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Sales tax distribution method topic of luncheon discussion by PATTI STOKES NW GUILFORD – Randy Braswell and Bill Jones are on a mission. The Town of Stokesdale’s mayor and mayor pro tem recently reached out to the 12 other mayors in Guil-

ford County and sent them informational packets which include history of the county’s method of distributing sales and use tax collected by the state, Stokesdale Town Council’s rationale for why the present distribution

method is unfair, and a copy of a resolution the council approved last month in which they requested the county commissioners change the distribution method. Jones and Braswell have invited the

Residents touted as ‘happiest,’ ‘smartest’ in the state by PATTI STOKES NW GUILFORD – If the smile on the face of northwest-area residents seems to be a little wider than folks who live in other communities across the state, or they just seem a little “smarter,” you might not be imagining it (but then again, you might be). Within the last month, Oak Ridge and Summerfield were ranked at or near the bottom of “The Most Miserable Places to Live in North Carolina” (or at the top of the “happiest places to live,” depending on how you look at it), and at or near the top of “The Smartest Places to Live” in the state list. RoadSnacks.net is an online company that claims to use “data and science” to recognize small, mid-size and large communities for a wide variety of reasons, such as “best places to live,” “worst places

to live” and “the 10 most liberal cities” in North Carolina.”

Last month the company ranked Oak Ridge the No. 1 “happiest” small town to live in North Carolina, out of 188 communities with a population of over 2,000. The company’s criteria included average commute time to work, percentage of residents with a college degree, unemployment rate, poverty rate and percentage of married couples and homeowners. Summerfield ranked No. 6 “happiest” small town to live in and Stokesdale ranked No. 47. And on Feb. 23, Triad Business Journal reported that career resource site Zippia ranked Oak Ridge No. 5 and Summerfield No. 7 among “The 10 Smartest Cities in North Carolina.” According to the newspaper’s article, Zippia based its findings on data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest American Community

Survey; the data included percentage of adults older than 25 with at least a high school degree and the percentage of high school dropouts (ages 16-20) for the largest 132 cities in the state.

Lest Oak Ridge residents begin to let their No. 1 and No. 5 status go to their head, we must note that last August, Roadsnacks.net also ranked the town No. 5 among the Top 15 “Most Boring Places to Live” in North Carolina, based on statistics such as percentage of population over 35, population density (the lower, the more boring), percentage of married households (the higher, the more boring), and median age. Summerfield, by the way, ranked No. 2 on the “Most Boring Places to Live” list, close behind Lake Norman of Catawba. It’s all just for fun, RoadSnacks.net says of its rankings. “We try to paint a picture of what’s happening in a region based on “Friday Night Science” — how you’d argue at a bar. To do that, we gather data from around the web to help determine a wide array of factors about where you live, things like safety, desirability, and culture,” says the company on its website.

other mayors to a luncheon on March 8 in hopes of convincing them to also request the commissioners change the sales tax distribution method back to the per capita method, which is based on population. The present method used, ad valorem, is based on the amount of property tax that municipalities levy. Of the 13 incorporated towns and cities in Guilford County, Stokesdale

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Council agrees to ‘slow and steady’ approach to capital projects SUMMERFIELD – Summerfield Town Council held a special-called meeting on Feb. 29 and discussed a list of needs and capital projects to consider funding for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. The list of short- and long-term projects was compiled by Town Manager Scott Whitaker after the council’s annual retreat in early February. During the two-day retreat, council members were asked to write down the projects they felt were a priority for the town; from that, a project list was compiled, and members voted on their top six. Though no decisions were made, the council discussed several projects on Feb. 29, including improvements to Summerfield Athletic Park, purchasing a cover for the amphitheater and additional parking at Summerfield

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In other business, the council will also consider renewing its annual contract with USGS (United States Geological Survey) for the groundwater monitoring well located on the town property. The well was installed in 2008, after the town agreed to partner with USGS to monitor groundwater levels in the community. Through a link on the USGS website, residents can view graphs showing fluctuations in the water levels since data was first available in December 2008. Over the last seven years, the data collected by USGS indicates the town’s groundwater level peaked in May 2011 and was at its lowest point in September 2015.

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Lock your vehicles NW GUILFORD – Sgt. Tim Popek of the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to lock their vehicles. “On multiple occasions this week, District I has had breaking and enterings of unlocked vehicles,” Popek said. “The majority of our B&E MV’s have been occurring in the Colfax and Kernersville

area of the county. All the vehicles were left unlocked and items stolen included money, medication and a purse. One victim picked up the unknown suspects’ headlights at 4:07 a.m. on her security camera. Please remember to lock your vehicles and never leave anything of value in them overnight.”

Early voting begins March 3 Oak Ridge Town Hall and Bur-Mil Club off U.S. 220 will be early voting/voter registration sites GUILFORD COUNTY – If you still haven’t registered to vote in the March

15 primary, you’ll have an opportunity to do so during the one-stop early voting period that begins March 3 and ends Saturday, March 12. This is the first election in which North Carolina voters must present an acceptable photo ID at the polls in order to cast a regular ballot. If you do

Voters in the Stokesdale Fire District will see this additional verbiage on their ballot in the upcoming election: “Should the allowable special tax maximum cap for fire protection within the Stokesdale Fire District be increased form ten cents ($.10) to fifteen cents ($.15) on the one hundred dollars ($100.00) valuation of all taxable property within such district; such tax can only be imposed by the vote of the [COUNTY] Board of Commissioners pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat 69-25.1 et seq. The Stokesdale Fire District is urging citizens to vote “yes” for raising the tax cap; if approved, the district stresses it does not mean the fire tax will automatically increase, rather it would provide a method to do so in the future to meet the needs of the community. On Tues-

day, March 8, the district invites citizens to meet with representatives of the fire department, who will answer questions about why the department feels the tax cap should be raised. The forum will be held at Stokesdale Fire Department, 8401 U.S. 158 in downtown Stokesdale, at 7 p.m. Early voting for the March 15 primary will be offered at 11 locations in Guilford County, on the following dates: March 3-4, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, March 5, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; March 7-11, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; and Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (extended hours will be offered at the Old Courthouse in downtown Greensboro). Two northwest Guilford County locations will be included among the early voting sites: Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road in Oak Ridge, and Bur-Mil Club, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro (off U.S. 220).

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No. 18 Northern Guilford found themselves down 35-28 at halftime against No. 15 Southern Guilford in the first round of the 3-A NCHSAA Men’s Basketball Championships on Feb. 25. The Nighthawks created turnovers and made big shots to come out from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Senior Jack Emerick and sophomore Andy Pack combined for 41 points, but in the final moments of the game, it was senior Kaleel Cathcart who took center stage. “We battled throughout the game,” said Northern head interim coach Derek Hodge. “Kaleel hit two big three-pointers

– the biggest with 3.3 seconds left on the clock – which put us ahead two points.” Northern advanced to the second round of the state playoffs after defeating Southern 61-59. “I’m thankful for the team’s perseverance to fight to the end,” said Hodge. “It showed what ‘Nighthawk Pride’ is all about.” In the following championship round, No. 2 Terry Sanford ended Northern’s season with an 86-41 win. “Terry Sanford may have been the most physically gifted team I’ve ever seen,” said Hodge. “They were like grown men.”

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two minutes to go, Northern pulled out a 57-51 overtime victory over No. 4 Nash Central in the third-round game. Cunane finished that game with 21 points, 22 rebounds and eight blocks. On March 1, the Northern girls celebrated a 37-33 win over No. 1 Terry Sanford to advance to the final four of the 3-A NCHSAA Basketball Championship.

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The Northwest Guilford girls varsity basketball team was “dabbing it” after defeating Dudley in overtime 75-69 in the third round of the 4-A NCHSAA Women’s Basketball Championships.

No. 1 Northwest Guilford blitzed No. 14 Mt. Tabor, 66-16, and No. 16 Hough, 62-30, in the first two rounds of the 4-A NCHSAA Women’s Basketball State Championships. The second-round win set up a matchup with No. 9 Dudley, whom Northwest has beaten twice this season. Unlike the first two matchups, Dudley

proved to be a formidable competitor. Early in the third quarter Northwest was ahead by 16 points. With their season on the line, Dudley fought back with ferocity and went on a 41-24 run, taking a 62-61 lead with 26 seconds remaining in the game. Forced to call a timeout, Northwest head coach Darlene Joyner set up a play for freshman Cayla King, who had already

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scored 25 points. Taking her coach’s play, King drove to the basket and was fouled. She missed the first shot but made the second one, which tied the score and sent the game into overtime. “Dudley played extremely well,” said Joyner. “They came in this game with a chip on their shoulder.” In overtime, Hayley Barber found Bria Gibbs for a layup, which put Northwest back in the lead, 68-66. King’s threepointer on the next possession helped take Northwest to a 75-69 overtime win. “The kids haven’t been challenged like that all year,” said Joyner. “You want to get that challenge and come out with the win. With the season that we’ve had, we needed this.” On March 1 the Northwest girls defeated No. 5 Myers Park, 59-43. Cayla King and Morgan Pointer each scored 11 points. COMING UP l Northwest girls advance to the final four of the 4-A NCHSAA Women’s Basketball Championship, where they will face No. 18 Southwest Guilford (21-9) on Saturday, March 5, at 6 p.m. in the UNC-G Fleming Gym.

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Advancing to the second-round playoff game, Northwest faced No. 12 RJ Reynolds. Exploiting the paint with their size and length, Reynolds led at halftime 40-27. However, having been in this position before, Northwest knew how to fight their way back. Early in the third quarter the Vikings were right back in the game, and sophomore Tre’ Turner’s three-pointer brought them within one point, 43-42. The lead changed again in the fourth quarter, when Reynolds went up 57-51. But coming down the stretch, it was all Northwest. After Turner hit another three-pointer, Jalen Spicer hit a layup and was fouled with 10 seconds on the clock. Spicer’s free throw tied the game at 60-60, forcing it into overtime. Northwest outscored Reynolds 7-4 in the extra period, sealing the win with a score of 67-64. In the third-round game against No. 4 Butler, Northwest stumbled in the fourth quarter and ultimately fell 84-83. “Butler exploded in the second half for 59 points in the final 16 minutes,” said Northwest’s head coach, Lee Reavis. “They were able to make one of two free throws after a controversial foul was called on us at the final buzzer, with the score tied at 83 points apiece.” Gore scored 24 points in his final game of high school basketball. “The entire program is in a better place due to the senior contributions,” said Reavis. “Their accomplishments in the classroom and the hardwood should be commended as they led their teammates by example and set the standard for true student-athletes.”

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NWHS Men’s Lacrosse Booster Club hosted its fifth annual Viking Games on Feb. 27 at Northwest High School. The event drew 17 teams from across North Carolina. Booster Club member Al Leonard said the weather was perfect and the “crowds were great.”

The NWHS men’s varsity lacrosse team went 6-0 and the JV team went 5-0 at the ﬁfth annual Viking Games on Feb. 27.

“This is the first time we have been able to have the Viking Games since 2011 because of inclement weather the past several years,” he said. “We had many positive comments from other team parents and coaches on how much they enjoyed the event.” The Vikings came out strong, with the varsity team going 6-0 and the JV team going 5-0. “We had a great turnout from the Northwest team parents, who volunteered in many areas to make the Viking Games

a huge success. Former player Chase Bunting, who tragically died in a skateboarding accident in 2010, was honored throughout the games with the CB17 logo on the tournament T-shirt, the CB17 lacrosse wall and lime green admission

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The four turtles came to GSC after a dramatic change in the weather played havoc with their environment. In December, North Carolina’s coastal area experienced a lengthy bout of unseasonably warm weather, which was followed by cold winter temperatures.

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Due to this abrupt change from warm to cold water temperatures, the endangered sea turtles were caught in a state of paralysis.

Greensboro Science Center (GCS) staff members recently nurtured four young green sea turtles that were rescued along the North Carolina coast in January.

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Three of the four turtles left GCS last week for Georgia’s Coastal Aquarium, where they will be monitored for another week. If all goes well, the trio will soon go out with the U.S. Coast Guard and be released back into the wild.

“Cold-stunned turtles experience a state similar to hypothermia, leaving them paralyzed and floating in the water where they either die or become prey,” said Tesh.

The fourth turtle will remain at the center for a while longer.

An event such as this only adds to the uphill battle that young sea turtles face. According to the National Aquarium in Baltimore, only five out of 100 sea turtles make it through their first day.

“One of its upper flippers is still hurt,” said Julie Tesh, GSC’s public relations and communications manager. “We will continue to care for that endangered sea turtle until it is also ready to be released into the wild.”

After hatching, the baby turtles emerge from their sand-covered nests and rush to the waves. Along the way, they fight for their lives as they avoid being eaten by the beach’s birds and crabs. Even if they do make it into the

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Golden Egg Hunt, March 19 Triad Golden Retriever Rescue (TGRR) is putting a different spin on the traditional egg hunt by adding dogs to the mix. Taking place at Oak Ridge Town Park on Saturday, March 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the first Golden Egg Hunt fundraiser features an egg hunt for both kids and their dogs, photos with the Easter Bunny, a K9 Nose Work demonstration and more.

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water, they’re still targets for predatory fish and seabirds searching the water’s surface for food. The good news is that the babies which survive will likely live long lives – sometimes as much as 60 years or more. The females will eventually return to their birth place where they can lay up to 12 nests, each with about 100 eggs. Most sea turtles will not face a situation such as the one that recently took place off the North Carolina coast, where approximately 600 juvenile sea turtles, ranging in age from 2 to 5 years old, were rescued. While the majority of them were green sea turtles, the rescues also included loggerhead and Kemp’s ridley turtles. About 450 of the turtles went to aquariums and a private turtle rehabilitation facility. The remaining turtles were able to be released near the Florida-Georgia border.

Tesh said GCS worked with North Carolina coastal aquariums, federal agencies and others to rehabilitate and release the four turtles in their care. During the past few weeks, the center’s aquarium and veterinary team have monitored the turtles, tracking their weight and providing medical assistance as needed.

Rachel Baldwin, a TGRR volunteer and one of the organizers of the event, says the group needed to get creative with their fundraising ideas due to the increased costs of taking care of the rescued Goldens. “Last year our medical expenses increased by 50 percent,” she says.

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“The team administered antibiotics to help the turtles regain strength and mobility,” said Tesh. “They also fed the turtles a healthy diet so they could grow strong and recover from the cold shock.” To further their efforts to protect and preserve wild animals and their habitats, GCS is planning a new zoo expansion which will include a stateof-the-art animal hospital and a separate conservation lab. Tesh said this will allow the center to become a leader in wildlife care, support and conservation.

portunity to have photos taken with the Easter Bunny. Stokesdale-based photographer Denise Carter, owner of The Printed Heart, is donating her time to create professional photos. Baldwin says that for a $20 donation, owners get two 5 x 7 prints and a digital photo of their dog with the Easter Bunny. For an additional fee, the photo can be printed on a dog tag. Starting at 1:30 p.m., the free Easter egg hunt allows kids to team up with their dogs or go it alone to find the colorful eggs that will be hidden around the park. Although the event is sponsored by TGRR, Baldwin stresses that all breeds

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...continued from p. 13 of dogs are welcome. “We want it to be all inclusive,” she says. “We’re open to all breeds as long as the dogs are friendly and leashed.” The group is also planning a K9 Nose Work demonstration which will be conducted by Nancy Osborne, an Oak Ridge resident and certified Nose Work instructor. One of the newest sports in the canine world, Nose Work allows a dog and its owner to bond as the dog develops its scenting capabilities through fun and games. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit TGRR and its foster dogs.

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A tail-wagging event featuring the antics of some of the area’s most lovable, four-legged models and their owners, Dogs on the Catwalk is the primary fundraiser for Red Dog Farm (RDF) Animal Rescue Network, a local nonprofit organization that rescues and rehabilitates neglected, abused or otherwise unwanted animals.

“The compassion that goes into the rehabilitation of the animals in foster care is something that cannot be easily described in words,” says volunteer Courtney Kent. “Guests that attend Dogs on the Catwalk get an upfront glimpse into the true experience and transformation one animal brings to the lives of their new forever family.”

Lauren Riehle, RDF’s executive director, says the event has something for everyone. “Spectators will enjoy beer, wine and delicious food as they fight to be top bidder in the abundant silent auction,” she says. Each year, the organization works hard to make the auction bigger and better. Items in the upcoming auction include themed baskets, travel packages, an overnight stay at Greensboro’s O. Henry Hotel and sports memorabilia such as a signed Eli Manning photo and Carolina Panthers football. “Once you retire your bidding number you can sit back and enjoy a fashion show featuring animals that have been adopted from the rescue as well as animals that are currently looking for their

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and says he’ll take back whatever information he gathers to his town’s council members at their monthly meeting scheduled for that evening. “We all are strapped with the bonds, however, and we’re going to have to pay them somehow,” Brown said, referring to the county’s budget deficit and the unlikelihood that commissioners will vote to reduce the county’s revenue stream before its bond debt is paid off. Oak Ridge Mayor Spencer Sullivan said his town’s council has discussed the resolution Stokesdale approved last month and they do not feel they can follow suit at this time. “Changing the sales tax distribution will have significant consequences for the county and for the town. Look at the county budget for 2016-2017 – the commissioners are looking at a $36 million deficit before state mandates. They have a huge shortfall to deal with. Making this change would cause a $12 million deficit. They can’t stand to lose that revenue. If

something like this happened, they would simply make up that lost revenue by going out to the towns and citizens with fees and tax increases. At best, the impact (from changing the method of sales tax distribution) could be neutral to the towns and at worst, it could be negative.”

issue,” Conrad noted. “I’m not in opposition to the concept – we are talking about it and discussing it – but quite honestly, we’re in a financial situation we all inherited.

Guilford County Commissioner Justin Conrad, who represents District 3, which includes northwest Guilford County, said the commissioners have been good stewardesses of tax dollars in recent years, but there simply isn’t enough “dead weight” to lose up to $12 million of revenue in the coming year.

“I have not heard any other commissioners speak favorably of it (changing the method of sales tax distribution), but no one is shutting the door to Stokesdale,” he added. “Stokesdale is in a unique situation because they have chosen not to have a property tax; the other towns do have a property tax and do receive a portion of their sales tax back.”

“When the board became a Republican majority in 2012, we inherited some hefty debt obligations – we have those financial obligations we have to pay,” Conrad said. He also noted that fire districts within the county currently receive a portion of the sales tax collected by the state.

As for Jones, he acknowledges there will likely be no changes made for the upcoming fiscal year. However, he said he intends to keep “chiseling away” in hopes of maybe getting at least a portion of the town’s sales tax back next year.

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REGISTER/RSVP NOW  Fun Run | Register now for a 1-mile fun run or certified 5K (with timed chips), hosted by Northern Middle School on April 22 as part of its annual “Fuel up to play” event. The 1-mile walk begins at 6 p.m. and the 5K at 6:30 p.m. Register online at www.jonesracingcompany.com/ fuel-up-to-play-60/. More details on other “Fuel up to play” activities to come.

 Fun Run/Walk | Oak Ridge Military Academy will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the US Army Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps with a 5K fun run/walk at 11 a.m. on April 16 at Oak Ridge Town Park. Register at www.active.com (search for the Oak Ridge Military Academy JROTC event). Registration fee is $24; includes a T-shirt. More info or to sponsor: (336) 643-4431, ext. 221, or sai@ormila.com, or (336) 643-4131, ext. 220, or smccullough@ormila.com.  Senior Luncheon | Summerfield United Methodist Church, 2334 Scalesville Road, will host a free catered lunch and program for seniors age 60 and up on Thursday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the program is sponsored by Senior Resources of Guilford. RSVP or more info: Amy Murphy, (336) 754-2106, or email ruraloutreach@senior-resources-guilford.org.  Summer Expo | Have a summer camp or enrichment

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THURSDAY, MARCH 3  NWHS Curriculum Night | This event for rising ninthgraders and current students will be held March 3 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the NWHS cafeteria, 5240 Northwest School Road, Greensboro. Students will have a chance to see course syllabi, talk to counselors and teachers and tour the main building. Break-out sessions: 5 p.m., Career and technical education; 5:30 p.m., Earning college credits in high school; 6 p.m., Rising ninth-graders’ Q&A. More info: (336) 605-3302 or garners@gcsnc.com.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 4  Food Truck Festival/Basketball Game| Stokesdale Elementary will host a “Mini Food Truck Festival” and parent/staff basketball game on March 4 to raise funds for the fourth-grade Outer Banks field trip. DJ Jason Barnes will host an amazing night with entertainment from Destination Arts of Oak Ridge, Stokesdale Parks and Rec cheerleaders and the demo team from Triad Family Martial Arts Training Center in High Point, as well as a raffle. Food trucks from Ghassans, Homeslice Pizza, Porterhouse Burgers and Smoothie King will begin serving at 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. and game time is 6:30 p.m.; ticket prices are $1/students and $2/adults. SATURDAY, MARCH 6  Poor Man’s Supper | Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, 9602 Mt. Carmel Church Road, Stokesdale, will hold a free poor man’s supper on March 6 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Includes pinto beans and all the fixins, plus dessert and drinks. Everyone welcome! More info: Margaret, 993-2739.

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Suspect arrested in vehicle break-ins A 26-year-old Charlotte man has been arrested for breaking into vehicles parked at fire stations in Kannapolis, Charlotte, and most recently in the City of Greensboro and Town of Summerfield. Johnny LaQuinton Bing is charged with multiple counts of Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle and Injury to Personal Property, Larceny of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Possession of Burglary Tools and Misdemeanor Larceny. Firefighters at Summerfield Fire District’s Station No. 39 on Lake Brandt Road discovered their vehicles had been

broken into sometime during the early morning hours of Feb. 24. Four vehicles parked behind the station were entered after the windows were broken and one unlocked vehicle was also entered. Numerous items were stolen, including cash, a checkbook and an Apple iPod. Summerfield Fire District’s Chief Chris Johnson said it is a shame that firefighters, who put their lives on the line every day, would be targeted by a thief. The fire district will be looking at ways to increase security at its stations on Summerfield Road, Scalesville Road and Lake Brandt Road.

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the intersection of U.S. 158 and Providence North Drive in Stokesdale. The brick shattered the passenger’s window of the company’s Ford Ranger truck, causing about $200 worth of damage.

BURGLARY/B&E Feb. 22 | The owner of an outbuilding on an Oak Ridge Road property in Summerfield reported that sometime between 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 17 and 2:20 p.m. on Feb. 22, someone forced entry into the building and stole an assortment of Craftsman wrenches and screwdrivers. Damage to the hasp on the door was estimated at $10, and total loss was estimated at $50. Feb. 23 | A resident of Gideon Grove Road in Stokesdale reported that sometime between 5:45 and 8:05 p.m. on Feb. 23, an unknown suspect attempted to enter her residence by breaking the glass to the back door. Damage to the door was estimated at $500. Feb. 25 | A home on Laurinda Drive in northwest Greensboro was broken into sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 12:47 p.m. on Feb. 25. Items stolen include an Xbox valued at $500, a Sony PlayStation valued at $500, an iPad Air valued at $500, two engagement rings with a combined value of about $19,000 and a red flannel pillowcase. Feb. 26 | A resident of Ridgeline Drive in Kernersville reported their unlocked vehicle was broken into sometime during the evening hours and $300 in cash was stolen.

DRUGS Feb. 25 | After stopping a driver on Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale for an expired registration plate, an officer received permission to search the vehicle and found a small bag with crack cocaine. The driver was subsequently arrested and charged with Possession of Cocaine. Feb. 28 | A person was parked on Haw Meadows Road in Stokesdale when a deputy approached the vehicle and could smell marijuana coming from the car. A search was conducted and a small bag of marijuana was found, resulting in a citation for Possession of Marijuana. Feb. 28 | A traffic stop on a vehicle that

was traveling northbound on N.C. 68 near Edgefield Road resulted in several drug violation charges. About 40 grams of MDA/MDMA (the active ingredient in ecstasy) were found in the vehicle, resulting in two people being arrested and charged with Trafficking in MDA/MDMA.

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MISCELLANEOUS Feb. 28 | A known person was charged with Defrauding an Innkeeper after refusing to pay a cab driver for his ride. The incident occurred about 8:53 p.m. on Feb. 28 at the intersection of N.C. 68 and Alcorn Road. Feb. 29 | A resident of Haw Meadows Drive in Stokesdale reported that an unknown individual started a fire on the side of the victim’s house at around 10:45 p.m. on Feb. 29, resulting in several bushes being damaged.

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THEFT Feb. 23 | An employee of Lowes Foods in the Oak Ridge Commons shopping center detained two subjects outside of the store at about 8:55 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23, after witnessing them conceal items on their persons and exit the store without paying for them. The items, which included lip gloss, makeup, hair coloring and a razor, were valued at $51.43. One of the subjects, a male, has an Oak Ridge address and the other, a female, has a Madison address; each was cited for larceny and released at the scene. Feb. 25 | The owner of Brookbank Auto Exchange on U.S. 158 in Summerfield reported that two unknown suspects removed and stole a tail gate belonging to a Ford F350 that was for sale on his lot. Estimated value of the tail gate is $1,500.

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Transgenders: ‘uncomfortable’ topic, deserves to be addressed When we moved to Oak Ridge nine years ago from south Florida, I did not know what to expect. I had been born and raised in the North, and spent a good deal of time in south Florida. But very quickly I began to see that Oak Ridge and Greensboro had a lot of people who do service work and care for their fellow man. Our politics and religious worship are not always the same, but over and over I saw that my fellow neighbors had genuinely good hearts. It is with this attitude that I would like to respond to the article “Parent, school system at odds over cross-dressing teacher.” As I read the article, I saw a lot of fear and concern regarding a group of individuals whom most in our area had not had interactions with. I cannot blame anyone for wanting to watch over their children, and for being cautious first before going forward with certain actions. I, too, had probably only seen a few transgender people in my life until a few years ago, and my mind struggled to put these people into the only categories I had known my whole life – male or female. This started to change as I began volunteering my time to be on the board of a local nonprofit that raises funds for LGBT organizations and programs. Lesbians and gays have been a part of my inner circle for decades, but the ‘T’ part of LGBT was mostly a mystery to me. As I began to talk to “trans” individuals, I began to understand more. Being transgender has to do with how you identify your own sexual identity, whether you see yourself as a man, a woman, or something between the two. It also has everything to do with how your brain identifies itself, and sometimes your physical body does not match up to what the brain knows to be true. Some individu-

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als receive an operation to match the physical to the mental, some people go without the operation either by choice or because they do not have the financial means to do it. Either way, these people are transgender individuals. It would be tough for me to dress as another identity to make people around me more comfortable, and I certainly couldn’t do it every day of my life. My goal is not to force anyone to believe that other people are always correct in the way they see themselves and the world. My goal is to start a dialogue in which transgender people will be safe, because when we start making a group “different” from ourselves, we open them up to attack from others just for being who they are. Ninety percent of transgender people report experiencing harassment, mistreatment or discrimination on the job. Twenty-two percent report harassment by police, with a much higher rate for people of color. Almost half (46 percent) report being uncomfortable seeking police assistance. The saddest statistic is that 41 percent of transgender people reported attempting suicide, compared to 1.6 percent of the general population*. You cannot underestimate the pain that people feel when they are ostracized from community. Being a transgender person is not a lifestyle choice, nor an illness. It is how you are born. Most just want to live a quiet life, enjoying all that life has to give. I know this is an uncomfortable topic. Some of us haven’t wrapped our own heads around it, much less tried to have a dialogue with our kids. But don’t underestimate what we have taught our children: kindness, understanding, respect for others, inclusiveness and

dignity. I could not be more proud of my daughter and her Northwest friends when I see how they treat others in our community. This is a very big topic to discuss in such a limited space, and I am by no means an expert. But I could not live with myself if I did not stand up for a group of people who are my friends and neighbors. My friends from SETAI (Southeast Transgender and Ally Initiative) would like to come to Oak Ridge and spend some time talking with us and giving a presentation on what it means to be a transgender person. I am hoping that others will join me at this workshop, and I will continue to see the beautiful Carolina

spirit which is one of the things I have grown to love about the South. Jennifer Urana, OAK RIDGE Jennifer Urana is a board member of the Guilford Green Foundation, a Greensboro-based nonprofit whose mission is to promote diversity and inclusiveness throughout the gay and lesbian community and the greater Guilford County community by raising and distributing funds for (qualified) gay and lesbian organizations and programs and growing an endowment to sustain funding for these purposes. Jennifer and her husband Joe have a 12-year-old daughter who attends Northwest Middle School. * www.glaad.org/transgender/transfaq

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Responsibilities of the job In response to the article in last week’s paper about the male substitute teacher who dressed as a woman, all teachers and their supervisors have the responsibility to provide a cohesive envi-

ronment for the students. Their appearance and demeanor greatly influence the personal growth of our youth. Jim Lawrence SUMMERFIELD

Fire tax cap increase an investment in the future With the 24-hour news commentators talking non-stop about all the candidates running in the national and state races, it is easy to overlook the very important local issues on the ballot this year. I believe the most important one for the citizens of Stokesdale is the referendum to increase the maximum cap on the rural fire district tax from 10 cents per $100 property valuation to 15 cents per $100 valuation. This tax cap increase is necessary to provide future funding for the district, should it be needed. The increase does not change the way the Stokesdale Fire District budget is approved. Before any tax increase passes, it must be

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recommended as part of the budget approved by the Fire District’s board of directors, then approved by our three appointed fire commissioners, and finally, by the Guilford County Board of Commissioners. The increase puts our fire district on par with most of the rest of those in Guilford County, and will enable the Stokesdale Fire Department to continue providing the service we have all enjoyed for over 60 years. I hope all the citizens will vote on March 15 to support this investment in the future safety of the Town of Stokesdale. William N. (Bill) Jones STOKESDALE TOWN COUNCIL

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Last week’s Northwest Observer included two gripes to Oak Ridge Military Academy staff for turning away some students signed up to take the SAT test on the academy’s campus, based on their photo ID. The academy’s president, John Haynes, checked into the matter and asked that we share the response he received from the College Board: “The College Board and its global test administration and security provider, Educational Testing Service (ETS), are unwavering in our commitment to provide a fair testing environment for all students and to deliver valid, reliable test scores to colleges and universities. The test center

supervisors at Oak Ridge Military Academy followed College Board ID policies and guidelines appropriately by only allowing entrance to test takers who met the requirements. The students who were unable to test will be able to transfer to a future administration with a small transfer fee.”

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 Kelly Gordy, owner of Garage Door Pro, for helping us open our garage door after church, then returning on Monday and replacing the springs under our warranty. Hard to find folks nowadays with this kind of integrity!  Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant of Oak Ridge for being the only establishment in Guilford County that serves the superb Ital-

ian light lager, Peroni, on draught (brewed in Rome). And it’s kept, and served, beautifully. Thanks, and “Salute!”  ORMA and Derek Hagen for following the rules and regulations set forth by the governing board that oversees the SAT. As a former SAT administrator, I can vouch for the thorough care given to maintaining participants’ consistent and fair treatment.  Hampton and Brandon from the Oak Ridge Fire Department for helping my husband when he fell. We are grateful to have kind and dedicated young men in our fire department!

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 The person who berated me about “Deflategate” while I was loading bales of mulch at a local landscape company recently. I never brought the issue up, but you spotted a New England Patriots decal on my pickup and let loose.  Those with an American flag that is tattered, faded, or caught in the gutter or a tree next to the house. Please take it down.  The parents who had their children out in freezing temperatures selling Girl Scout cookies. Choose another day – it’s not Food

Lion’s place to shelter your children!  Northwest Observer for not posting the gripe I sent in three weeks ago. It was neither crude nor vulgar, so why wasn’t it posted? Stop censoring your loyal readers’ opinions. Editor’s note: The referenced gripe was not published because it was not about a specific incident at a local restaurant, which I could have tried to verify, rather a generalized insult about the restaurant’s poor quality of food, service, etc. I encourage the reader to relay those feelings directly to the restaurant’s management – or, instead of an anonymous gripe, to submit a Letter to the Editor and disclose his name so the restaurant owner has an opportunity to respond to him directly, rather than through me.  Cashiers who do not count out change to the customer. Twice in the last month I have been handed the wrong change, which could have been prevented by counting it back.  Patti Stokes. Please do some research on the transgender community. The article you wrote (NWO’s Feb. 26-March 3 issue) clearly displays your anti-LGBT views. Medical research in recent years has found genetic evidence showing that trans people truly were “born that way.”

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Cathedral of Faith Christian Center (CFCC) is an inter-racial, inter-denominational church that has served the Summerfield and surrounding areas for 24 years. CFCC is committed to mission work, including a local food pantry that is a branch of Second Harvest Food Bank; the church estimates the congregation feeds about 1,000 people each month in surrounding communities and neighboring counties. The food pantry is open every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pastors Harry and Jeanette Buckner invite anyone without a church home to join them on Sunday mornings at 10:30 am, or Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; a free dinner is provided from 5:30-6:45 p.m., prior to the Wednesday service. CFCC also offers a Bible Training Center, which includes a 2-year certified program. Through another outreach of CFCC, Children’s Redeemed International, the upcoming Children’s Ministry Leadership Conference is offered for free to educators, parents, Sunday School teachers, and anyone interested in learning how to better inspire and minister to children and youth. See p. 7 for more info about the conference, or visit www.ChildrenCRI.org.

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 SAVE THE DATE ENCORE KIDS CONSIGNMENT We will reopen on Sat., March 5, with our spring & summer premiere at 305 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville, (336) 993-3444. FREE POOR MAN’S SUPPER, Saturday, March 6, 5-6:30pm, Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, 9602 Mt. Carmel Church Road, Stokesdale. Includes pinto beans and all the ﬁxins, plus dessert & drinks. Everyone is welcome! FREE! Call Margaret with any questions, 993-2739. BISHOP McGUINNESS OPEN HOUSE, Wednesday, March 9, 7pm, 1725 NC Highway 66S, Kernersville. For more info, visit www.bmhs.us, call (336) 564-1011, or see display ad on page 15. Please join NW Republican Women for a REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FORUM, Thursday, March 10, 7pm, Summerﬁeld Community Center. Light refreshments. Kids Spring / Summer CONSIGNMENT SALE, Wesleyan Preschool Academy, Kernersville Wesleyan Church, 930 North Main Street, Thursday, March 10, 7-9pm; Fri., March 11, 9am-5:30pm; Sat., March 12, 8am-12noon. Most items 50% off on Sat. For info, call Emily at (336) 404-7190. KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, First Baptist Church Preschool, 1000 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, Fri., March 11, 9am-7pm; and Sat., March 12, 8am-1pm (half-price day). SUMMER CAMP EXPO, Mon., March 21, 6-8pm, Oak Ridge Elementary School. All your summer options in one location!

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Free Children’s Ministry LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, featuring keynote speaker John Tasch, Saturday, March 19, 9am-12n or 3-5pm. See display ad on page 7 for locations and more information. Summerfield Fire Dept. STOP, DROP AND ROLL 5K and chili cook-off, Sat., April 2, 5K starts at 9am, chili cook-off 10am-1pm, Summerfield Fire Department, 7400 Summerfield Road. See display ad on page 2 for more details.

 HOME SERVICES CLEANING ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747. 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. MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 937-5231. MAID 2 GLIMMER – Maid Cleaning Premier cleaning service with Amazon Local. Call (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, any and all gas items, tillers, gocarts, ATVs, generators, power washers, grills, chain saws, etc. (336) 689-4167.

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

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

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. Call (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 ofﬁce. JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. MOWER TUNE-UP and mower deck repair. Free pick up and delivery within 5 miles of Oak Ridge. Call (336) 880-7498. 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. 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. Tell our readers about your business! Call Laura for more information. (336) 644-7035, ext. 10. APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707. HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 / 643-9609. GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.

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OLD SCHOOL

HOME REPAIR, LLC

Home Improvement & Repairs Lisa & Jerry Potkay, Oak Ridge Bathroom Remodeling | Additions | Decks

(336) 669-7252

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WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764.

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree prun-

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

GRADING / HAULING PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.

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

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

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.

Just let us know!

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Debris removal, grading/ hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care & maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, pine needles. HOA & annual agrmts Res./comm., fully insured. 27 years serving the Triad. (336) 362-5860. MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154. MOWING PACKAGES – Online booking, http://mowwerks.com. (336) 298-8023. A-LIST LAWN CARE Call for a free estimate. Licensed & insured. (336) 609-7013.

MASONRY

Fireplaces and firepits

Time to put out PINE NEEDLES OR MULCH for spring!! Call (336) 215-7562. THE GARDEN OUTLET Call us or come by for all your garden and lawn needs. We offer landscaping/maintenance, full ﬂorist, bulk materials, and plants. (336) 643-0898.

We have plenty if you need one!

ing, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Snow removal. Tree and leaf cleanups. Bed reconstruction, pine needles & mulch Reasonable & honest. Taylor, (336) 464-5215.

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SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or ﬁre pit? We can help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways & sidewalks, patios and more! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs. MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulching, landscaping, driveways, gravel, concrete work. 362-3647. 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.

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GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS, ﬁreplaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. Your business should be here! Let us introduce you to our readers!

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PAINTING & DRYWALL

POWER WASHING

JLB REMODELING, INC.

A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC.

FIVE STAR PAINTING Licensed & insured professional painters. “Five Star Quality Without the Five Star Price.” Please call (336) 790-8319, or visit www.ﬁvestarpainting.com/greensboro.

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

Remodeling and additions. Fully insured.

Res. rooﬁng specialist serving Guilford Cty.

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

DJ PAINTING SERVICE Free estimates. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call Dwayne Johnson, (336) 648-9628. PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.

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PLUMBING WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc. (336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info. JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce 656-0019, cell 382-6905. BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

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CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. Roof Replacements / Repairs Siding & Windows Custom Decks / Porches General Home Repairs Remodeling / Painting

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STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable

RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, additions, kitchen and bath, decks & patios. We are a full-service design and build company. Call us for a free competitive quote on rooﬁng and replacement windows. We are a certiﬁed 203k contractor and are A+ accredited with the BBB. Call (336) 427-7391 or visit www.myrenovationworks.com.

A+ rating. cormanrooﬁnginc.com, 621-6962. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC

Construction Services, INC

Residential rooﬁng, rubber ﬂat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience.

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

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

Horse barns | Fences | Shelters

644-8615 office 508-5242 cell

 MISC. SERVICES AutoCAD DRAFTING SERVICES

Licensed & insured

Call Russell, (336) 643-7504.

NC Gen. Contractor #72797

31 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee • Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/

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ROOFING

Propane tank reﬁll station. 20 lbs., $10.99;

RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experi-

30 lbs., $16.50; 40 lbs., $22.99; 100 lbs., $55.99. Give us a call at (336) 643-0898.

enced with all types of rooﬁng. BBB accred-

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ited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call (336)

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944-6118, or visit redrhinorooﬁng.com.

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ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981. OAK RIDGE SOLUTIONS. General Installation/restoration. Flooring, painting, pressure washing, sheet rock, roofing, plumbing, windows, bathrooms. Call/text (336) 500-3916. 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. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing specials, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. 362-6343.

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 MISC. SERVICES

 MISC. WANTED

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

$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.

NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “Completely satisﬁed every time.” – Joe in Summerﬁeld. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911.

CASH for riding mowers needing repair, or free removal if unwanted, including go-carts, tillers, any gas equip., generators, power washer, ATVs, grills, etc. (336) 689-4167.

700 sq. ft. OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE, 8606 Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale. $650/month. Available immediately. Former barber shop/ ﬂower shop. John Flynt, (336) 687-6019.

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 PETS & ANIMAL SVCS. BOARDING / PET SITTING FREE REIN STABLES LLC Full board available. Located in Summerﬁeld off Highway 158. Please call Eliot Thomas at (336) 508-0694 with any questions.

GROOMING LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

10+ years

grooming experience

We carry moving & shipping supplies

(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale

 MISC. FOR SALE SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD, $80/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615. WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys. New vendors welcome. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 1-6pm. FIREWOOD FOR SALE, oak & hickory. Pick up or delivery. (336) 643-9332. Spring cleaning? Advertise your unwanted items right here! 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 FIREWOOD, delivered and stacked. 1/2 cord, $80. Call 686-6373.

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VACATION PROPERTY 2014 PARK MODEL at Belews Lake, beautiful décor w/ loft. 20’ from water’s edge, two electric covered boat lifts, electric golf cart, canoe and paddle boat. $179,500. (336) 644-6418 or 601-5759. OCEANFRONT WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH town house rental, 3BR, 3BA, just remodeled! See online at www.vrbo.com/821762. Walk to restaurants, pier, park, tennis, volleyball. NW Greensboro owner/operator.

14 Kelvington Court, Greensboro Former Showcase Home. 4BR/3BA, brick home nestled on a cul-de-sac in the Parkston enclave of 28 homes in western Greensboro. You will love entertaining guests in several of the home’s gathering spaces. Close to all of the city’s amenities. $400,000

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HOMES FOR RENT

Basic baths to designer clips

available here

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7251 US Hwy 158 Ste. B, Stokesdale

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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. No pets. $1,500/mo. (336) 215-7958. 1,100+ sq./ft., 3BR, 2BA RANCH, vaulted ceiling in master BR, liv. rm. & kitchen. Located in Cedar Hollow sub., Stokesdale. No pets. $900/mo. (336) 382-6804.

LAND FOR SALE 1.5-ACRE BUILDING LOT with existing well and septic tank. Excellent building site. 8204 Cogan Lane in Stokesdale. $59,900. (336) 382-2553.

We Help Everyone! SELLERS & BUYERS

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www.ANewDawnRealty.com COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in Oak Ridge. Mini suites to full suites; 100 to 1,000 sq. ft. available. For info, call (336) 643-7577.

AFFORDABLE SUMMERFIELD FARM

Reduced to $399,000! Just under 6 acres; 2,300 SF home built in 2004. 2-car detached garage, great barn, wood fencing, pond and 4-bay carport. Second house on farm is block fixer-upper. Northern school district.

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

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MEDICAL / EYE CARE / P.T.

ACCOUNTING

Bethany Medical Center .....................10 Forsyth Pediatrics ...............................16 LeBauer Healthcare ...........................23 Northwest Family Medicine ..................6 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ...............17 Summerfield Family Eye Care .............21

Stokesdale Heating & A/C ...................23 Velocity Air, Inc. ....................................9 By the Book Accounting .....................21 Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA ....................21 Kimberly Thacker Accounting .............20 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........20

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

Piedmont Truck Tires & Automotive ..... 15 Prestige Car Wash ...............................17

BUILDING & REMODELING

Dream Kitchen Builders, LLC...............19 On-Target Construction Service ...........29 TM Construction Service .....................29

CANDIDATES

Brian Pearce for School Board ..............6 Judge David Sherrill ............................22

EVENTS

Bishop McGuinness Open House .........5 Children’s Ministry Leadership Conf. .....7 Summerfield Fire District News/Events ... 2

ORTHODONTIC CARE Olmsted Orthodontics ........................16

PET SERVICES Bark-N-Barber ....................................30 Beacon Suites Pet Resort ....................12 Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ................12 Critter Company .................................14 King’s Crossing Animal Hospital .........13 KPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ...................20 Northwest Animal Hospital ..................14 Oak Ridge Animal Hospital ................ 11 Veterinary Hospital of Oak Ridge.........21 Westergaard Kennels........................... 11

REAL ESTATE / MORTGAGE

Great Clips ..........................................17 Melda’s Hair Designs ...........................20 POSH Hair Studio................................21

A New Dawn Realty ...........................30 David Nishan, McLean Mortgage .........9 Dede Cunningham, Keller Williams ......9 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ...............30 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway .......30

HEALTH & FITNESS

RESTAURANTS

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Bistro 150 ...........................................16 Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ..............17 New York China Restaurant ................26 Rio Grande Mexican Kitchen ..............16

HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNING

Ageless in the Triad Med Spa ...............3 BEK Paint Company ...........................10 Budget Blinds .....................................21 Furniture Medic ..................................28 House of Stars ......................................8 Marshall Stone ...................................28 New Garden Select ............................26 Old School Home Repair ....................28 ProStone, Inc. .......................................8 Stokesdale Storage .............................30

INSURANCE

Gladwell Insurance Agency .................26

LEGAL SERVICES

Attorney Bill Barbour ..........................22 Scott Tippett Law .................................4

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Northwest Guilford Youth Football Association New Garden Select • Judge David Sherrill Patrick Tillman for School Board Brian Pearce for School Board ...and to the following returning advertisers who have chosen to continue delivering their message to our readers:

RETAIL Bi-Rite Super Market ..........................18 Carpets By Direct, Inc. ........................25 Gigi’s Flowers & More .........................20 Maisy Daisy Florist ................................4 Priba Furniture & Interiors ...................32

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Spring Arbor .......................................19

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