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MST Trail: ‘No’ for Stokesdale, ‘Go’ for Oak Ridge Stokesdale Mayor Randy Braswell asks N.C. Parks and Recreation Department to remove town from Mountains-to-Sea Trail map. Oak Ridge says, ‘If you don’t want it, we’ll take it!’ by PATTI STOKES STOKESDALE/OAK RIDGE – What is what man’s trash can indeed be another’s treasure, and such is the case with the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, which will
eventually stretch 1,150 miles from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks. Stokesdale Mayor Randy Braswell recently requested Carol Tingley, deputy director of N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation, to remove the Town from the Mountains-to-Sea map, which shows a
proposed future segment of the trail coming through Stokesdale.
The trouble with the issue of trails came vividly to the surface last fall, when Tim Jones, who was then a candidate for town council, authored and circulated a petition entitled “Redress of Grievance,” which said “We the undersigned citizens do hereby wish to
express our opposition to the A&Y Trail/ Mountains-to-Sea Trail being built in Stokesdale for reasons including the following:
• An increase in state taxes and federal taxes, leading to even more debt
• Loss of privacy to our neighbors living on or near the proposed trail
• The permanent maintenance and repair costs the Town of Stokesdale will have to pay!
• The overall security risk to our community from the proposed trail
• The risk of hunting and other land-use restrictions near the trail
• The risks/costs for emergency services personnel to patrol/respond to emergencies
• Public liability risks for property owners from the public, trespassers and vandals
• Acquisition of land by planning officials using back-door condemnation
• A reduction in property taxes
• The increased risk to the citizens of Stokesdale for permanent property
You’ve been flocked! Northwest High School’s We the People team, led by WTP teacher Ray Parrish, has been busy recently. When they’re not preparing for the upcoming state-level competition on March 18, WTP students are soliciting donations of $25 for a small flock or $50 for a large flock of bright pink flamingos with patriotic attire to adorn an unsuspecting business’ or friend’s front yard for 24 hours. The friendly-looking group of flamingos shown in this photo greeted Northwest Observer employees as they returned to the office on Monday morning. The NWO passed along the fun to Sam Anders, CPA in Oak Ridge… who
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in turn passed it along to the Oak Ridge Fire Department the following day. “We’ve been honored to be involved in such a great organization,” said Oak Ridge Fire Chief Steve Simmons of the high school’s WTP program. “I sent the flock down the road to another unsuspecting
person, who will get it tonight. Hopefully, others will pass it along and it will help the WTP team raise money for their trip to D.C. in April (for the national-level competition).” Email nwghswethepeeps@gmail.com to schedule a flock to visit someone you know.
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NEWS in brief OAK RIDGE/STOKESDALE – In response to complaints about unsightly trash strewn all along local roadsides, bright orange bags filled with trash dotted roadways along N.C. 68 on March 16 after NCDOT scheduled crews of inmates to clean up litter.
Fire tax cap increase approved STOKESDALE – Sixty-one percent of voters in Rockingham and Guilford Counties who live within Stokesdale Fire District approved a 5-cent increase to the district’s fire tax cap, which raises the amount the fire district can tax citizens within the district from 10 cents to 15 cents per $100 property valuation; of the 1,951 citizens who voted on the issue, 1,193 approved the increase and 758 opposed it. Stokesdale Fire Department held public informational sessions in February and March to answer citizens’ questions and concerns regarding the proposed tax cap increase, but only a small num-
ber of people attended the sessions. The district also mailed out a flyer to citizens who live within the district, explaining what they would see on the ballot and why, and inviting them to attend the informational sessions or contact the department with questions. Speaking on behalf of the fire department, Stokesdale Fire Chief Todd Gauldin thanked citizens for their support in voting to increase the fire tax cap, and invited all citizens who have questions or concerns about the fire department’s operations to contact him at the department, which is located in downtown Stokesdale.
Entrance road exceeds budget SUMMERFIELD – After a lengthy process that involved working out agreements with other property owners, design/engineering, NCDOT review, multiple land transactions and project bidding, a second entrance drive from U.S. 220 to Summerfield Athletic Park will move forward. However, the project, which was initially estimated to cost $165,000 (plus about $20,000 in engineering fees) based on construction estimates from the Town’s contracted engineer, Anderson & Associates, will instead cost $217,060 to construct. Town Manager Scott Whitaker reported to the town council at its March 8 meeting that the Town received three bids on the project: a high bid of $331,000; a
mid-range bid of $273,000; and a low bid of $217,060, which came from Summerfield-based Doggett Construction. “The bids were reviewed by the engineer, who said they underestimated expenses,” Whitaker told the council. The engineer cited three factors that affected the differences between the low bid and their original estimate: 1) The estimates were based on previous bids and NCDOT bid information that could be up to 12 months old and many prices have increased since then; 2) The quantity of earthwork was underestimated, as evidenced by all three bids the Town received; and 3) The contractors who
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e-mail: questions@ nwobserver.com Is anyone else who lives in the northwest (Guilford County) area totally appalled at the enormous amount of trash along our streets? I am a resident of Stokesdale, and while our town seems to be the worst, the trash can be seen all along N.C. 68 into Oak Ridge and U.S. 220 into Summerfield. Besides the citizens’ responsibility of not littering, is there an authority responsible for the cleanliness of our roadways?
And what happened to the warning signs for littering on the roads? First, we can confirm that yes, others are bothered by the roadside litter – we’ve received three questions about this issue within the last few weeks (two from Stokesdale residents and one from an Oak Ridge resident) and two gripes. We spoke with NCDOT’s district engineer Bobby Norris on March 7 about roadside litter in our area. Norris said he had been recently contacted by Oak Ridge’s mayor, Spencer Sullivan, about the litter along N.C. 68 and DOT’s county maintenance engineer has been asked to take care of the litter along local roadsides ASAP. Regarding the signs, Norris said the warning signs about fines for littering are still up “along a lot of the roads.” Why did the Town Council in Oak Ridge hire a full-time planner for five times the cost to taxpayers when we were getting the same service from him in a contract with the county for $15,000 per year?
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We contacted Oak Ridge Town Manager Bruce Oakley for the answer to this reader’s question, and the following is his response: “First of all, the service we get from our planning director is not the same service we received from our contract with the county. This is not a criticism of the service the county provided, but I would argue that the citizens of Oak Ridge now get more than five times the service they did previously. Our planning director not only handles the land use planning duties, but also zoning enforcement, watershed review, GIS and mapping, and works with the Historic Preservation Commission. Furthermore, his office is in Town Hall and citizens do not have to go to downtown Greensboro to meet with him to discuss issues. “The Town Council long understood the benefits of having a full-time planning director based in Oak Ridge, but did not hire one until it made better financial sense. In 2014 they decided it was the right time based on several reasons. “First, it was decided that the Town’s
Land Use Plan and development ordinances needed updating. The consulting costs for these two items would far exceed the annual salary of a full-time planning director. “Second, Guilford County was reviewing what they charged the town for services based on development activity. We expected a significant increase in what they were charging us for the planning contract. “Third, we knew that construction and development were significantly increasing in town and in the extra-territorial jurisdiction. These reasons were presented to the Town’s Finance Committee and they agreed it made sense and the position was added to the budget.
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tion timeframe of 60 days to “substantial completion.”
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Based on the above information, the engineer recommended the Town award the construction project to Doggett
Construction, which the town council subsequently voted to do. The council also approved a budget amendment in the amount of $45,000 to cover the additional cost of the project.
Municipality representatives meet, discuss change in sales tax distribution STOKESDALE/ SUMMERFIELD – Representatives from the towns of Stokesdale, Summerfield, Gibsonville, Sedalia, Whitsett, Pleasant Garden and Jamestown attended a luncheon hosted by the Town of Stokesdale on March 8 to discuss the issue of how the county re-distributes sales tax collected by the state. Each year since 2003, the county commissioners have elected to use the ad valorem method of sales tax distribution, which means only those towns that levy a property tax get back a portion of sales tax paid by their citizens. Last month Stokesdale Mayor Pro Tem Bill Jones urged his town to ap-
prove a resolution requesting the county commissioners change back to the per capita method of sales tax distribution, which is based on population. The council approved the resolution, and has since reached out to mayors in all other incorporated towns and cities in Guilford County to ask them to follow suit. The town and city representatives who attended the March 8 luncheon discussed the impact of a change on local fire districts, which get a portion of their revenue from sales tax, how the proposed change might affect their town’s relationship with the county and state, and how such a change would
affect the county’s budget, since it could result in a net loss of $12 to $13 million to the county. In response to the concern about the impact on the county’s budget, Jones said, “I suppose the best answer would be, ‘How did they pay for everything in 2002, before they got the additional money?’ I believe the change could be put in place over a period of time, so as not to impact the county budget all at once. This is the process the mayors asked for in 2003 when the money was taken, and although the county did not
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...continued from p. 1 petition was both frightening and effective, and garnered somewhere around 300 signatures. Tim Jones presented the signed petition to the town council at its October 2015 meeting – the same one in which Kate Dixon, executive director of Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail was scheduled to make a presentation to the council and the community. Two months later, Braswell, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Jones and Tim Jones, who had just been sworn in as a counci member, voted to dissolve the Town’s Trails Committee. Even with such strong opposition to the trail from some of his fellow council members, council member Frank Bruno said he was still caught off-guard when he learned of Braswell’s call to Tingley earlier this month. “The mayor took it upon himself to contact local and state officials – that is a violation of his duty as a mayor,” Bruno said. “I think the citizens have a right to know what is going on and to have the correct information. I’ve talked to different people who said they signed the petition – for all different reasons. One person was told there would be camping grounds all around his house. Another person said he was told, ‘If a trail is approved, they’re going to take your property (by eminent domain).’ Others were led to believe the trail would inevitably bring with it a property tax, because it would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to maintain it. “Yes, if you take it to the extreme and did a DOT-approved 20-foot paved trail, it would cost a lot of money. But the majority of trails in Stokesdale were going to be natural trails, and most of the maintenance would be done by volunteers,” Bruno said. Pam Lemmons, founder of ROADS (Revitalizing our Ancestors Dreams in Stokesdale), said soon after she moved to Stokesdale in 1996, she started looking for ways she and her husband Bill could help the town thrive. ROADS was incorporated in 2008 with two goals, and one was to bring a segment of the MTS Trail through downtown Stokesdale.
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“We could have built a simple trail – natural, unpaved and maintained by volunteers. Randy (Braswell) didn’t understand that Friends of the MTS Trail would help with installing and maintaining the trail, along with community buy-in.” Lemmons says forfeiting the trail is a loss to the community. “Bill (her husband) and I travel now, and have gone all up and down the coast, to large and small towns that have trails; we get our bikes and ride and experience the local community. There are usually restaurants and other businesses that have built up around the trails. “I’ve told other people, ‘Bill and I will be fine.’ We travel and get to ride trails. It is a loss for Stokesdale. The Town needs to think, ‘where would we be if the railroad had never come through Stokesdale?’ That is the reason this town was built.” Bruno agrees a trail through Stokesdale would be a positive thing for the community, and has spent many hours going to trail workshops and conferences, gathering information about trails and talking with people in other towns where trails have been developed. “Everything I hear about it from all the other communities is that trails bring value, attract other businesses, and help a community thrive,” he said. “The arguments about crime and theft don’t exist. The majority of hikers are outdoor people who take care of nature – they’re not out to rob houses.” With a MTS Trail segment in the northwest area up for grabs, Oak Ridge elected officials say they are more than willing to pursue bringing it through their town. Last month they met with County Commissioner Justin Conrad and several representatives from the county and state Parks and Recreation Department to discuss the MTS Trail. “The discussion centered on, ‘Would we be interested in having the MTS come through Oak Ridge?’ We are very open and receptive, and think it would be a tremendous asset for our town and our citizens,” Sullivan said. This article will be continued in next week’s issue – in the meantime, if you’d like to share your thoughts or personal experiences with trails, email them to editor@nwobserver.com
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March 8 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES Summerfield Mayor Mark Brown called the monthly meeting to order. Mayor Pro Tem Dena Barnes and council members Mike Adams, Reece Walker and John O’Day were present; council member Dianne Laughlin was absent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS Adrian Williamson said he was troubled by the situation that had developed between the town’s Public Safety Committee and Summerfield Fire District. “I just hate it has come to the situation that we can’t disagree,” Williamson said. “Chief Johnson’s daddy, he and I were real good friends; I know we had a lot of heated discussions, but I never let it bother me ... I hate that we have all these things going on.”
Williamson added that he didn’t see very many people involved in the town now who were also involved in the early years after the town was incorporated. “Danny Nelson and Billy Tesh – there is no telling how much money they spent out of their pockets on that building over there (Town Hall); they got people to donate a lot of stuff. We wouldn’t even have a town if it wasn’t for them.” Dwayne Crawford, chairman of the town’s Public Safety Committee, spoke on the council’s decision in January to dismiss committee member Don Wendelken. “Mayor Brown, your letter (which was read at the January council meeting) was long on innuendos and short on facts. Regarding a (Facebook) post a committee member (Don Wen-
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The committee did its job, Pikett said, referencing its accomplishments in servicing the town generator and creating a manual with pictures so that someone could operate it in the case of an emergency.
“I don’t know how you arrived at the committee having no respect for those institutions – you should have had the courtesy of asking us,” he said. “What you did was disrespectful to the committee … Given the current state of things I can no longer be on this committee and tender my resignation.”
Dwayne Crawford is an engineer, and that being the case, he is trained to be analytical and solve problems, Pikett said, adding that her husband is also an engineer. “The optimist says the glass is half full, the pessimist says the glass is half empty, and an engineer says the glass is twice the size that it needs to be.”
Cheri Pikett, a member of the Public Safety Committee, said at the Jan. 12 council meeting, Jenna Daniel (an employee of the fire department) spoke as a colleague of Chief Johnson’s.
Don Wendelken said he “does” Summerfield News and reports what has happened, has not happened and what should have happened.
“She began by mentioning a (Facebook) post on Summerfield News – the post was truthful, but in no way did it doubt Chief Johnson’s competence … I believe the post was meant to bring Chief or a representative from the fire department back to the Public Safety Committee meetings.” Pikett went on to say that removing Wendelken from the committee was a mistake, and she took “great offense” to the letter Town Manager Scott Whitaker wrote to the committee on March 3 in which he shared two alternative recommendations he would be making to the town council,
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“Some people don’t like facts,” Wendelken said. Referencing Whitaker’s letter to the Public Safety Committee, in which Whitaker said there had been an ongoing frustration and dissatisfaction from EMS, law enforcement and the fire department, Wendelken said the Public Safety Committee was totally unaware of problems with any organization other than the fire department. “ … If you say something, you are branded as a troublemaker. It is important to communicate. Just because there is a disagreement doesn’t mean you have to throw all the cards on the table. That’s wrong,” Wendelken said.
Teresa Pegram, who has been a member of the Public Safety Committee for two years, read a prepared statement to the mayor, town council, town manager and citizens in which she said she was dismayed at the “shabby way the mayor, town council and manager have chosen to treat people who have volunteered their time.” She chastised the council for removing Wendelken from the committee in January because he had exercised his freedom of speech. “Only the wishes of certain people are respected and diversity of opinion is not allowed,” Pegram said. Claiming there had been secret emails and phone conversations about the Public Safety Committee, she submitted her committee resignation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS; BUDGET
COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Committee. Whitaker explained that at the committee’s last meeting, a good portion of time had been spent on reporting the outcome of the town council’s strategic retreat in February. “With that said, these weren’t all the town manager’s ideas,” Whitaker noted. The committee will meet again March 21, and the first line-item draft budget will be made public on April 7, he said. Historical. Linda Southard said the committee has been making plans for the history tent at Founders’ Day, finalizing historical signs for the former Laughlin School and the Bugle Boy monument on N.C. 150, and conducting interviews with three veterans, all in their 90’s. The veterans’ stories will be on display in Town Hall.
Crawford said Summerfield citizens should be asked not if they want a trail, but it they want to pay for a trail before the town moves forward with it.
Trails. Jane Doggett said the committee continues its work on developing standards for trails, and is making plans for its tent at Founders’ Day.
Wendelken said he attended a recent Finance Committee meeting and observed there was little advising on the part of the committee, rather the town manager told committee members of a long-term plan and how things were going to go forward.
Founders’ Day. Whitaker said entertainment, carnival rides, a magician, face painting and balloon twisting have been lined up and the committee is working on parade entries. Shuttle service will pick up and drop off people at the Dollar General shopping center, Old Summerfield Shopping Center and the athletic park on U.S. 220.
“I just wonder, if you are going to have a committee, do you tell them how you are going to do things?” Wendelken asked. “There are a lot of things on the plate … sure, we have $8 million (in reserves). But that can go quick. I have a funny feeling, that tax rate is going to creep up… It is going to cost millions of dollars to make Summerfield look like some other town.”
Public Safety. Teresa Pegram gave the report, saying five citizens recently applied to serve on the committee. At the committee’s last meeting, members discussed how to fix the frustration with Chief Johnson and get him back on the committee and how to address the water access point at Polo Farms.
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SAP entrance road. Whitaker said the second entrance road to the athletic park on U.S. 220 has been designed, let out for bid, and bids have come back in. Based on recent engineering estimates, the Town budgeted $190,000 for this project. However, three bids were received and they came in at $331,000, $273,000 and $217,060.
4 0 to enter into a contract with Summerfield-based Doggett Construction, which was the lowest bidder. See News Briefs for more details.
Public Safety Committee. Regarding any action the town would consider taking to remedy the situation between the committee and Summerfield Fire District, EMS and law enforcement, Whitaker said it was something neither
he nor the council took lightly. “When I have said this committee hasn’t been functioning well, that has been for an extended period. Collaborating with three very important agencies – fire district, law enforcement and EMS – is a key component,” Whitaker said. “Each one of those agencies has been very frustrated at how the committee has been functioning … there has been a lot of ongoing strain. I think the committee at times has lost its focus in what its charge is…” For more on this discussion and the town council’s decision to retire the Public Safety Committee and “regroup” in August, see article on p. 2 of our March 11-17 issue.
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT Finance officer. Whitaker said former finance officer, Katrina Whitt, had retired on Feb. 29 but had agreed to work as a temporary employee and help with the recruitment of a new finance officer. Two candidates for the
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...continued from p. 5 consider this option, it seems fair to everyone concerned to do it now.” The Town of Sedalia passed a resolution at their March 7 meeting, requesting the sales tax distribution method be changed back to per capita, and will present the resolution to the county commissioners. Jones said a few other towns have indicated they are considering taking the same action; though the City of Greensboro agrees with the request in principle and wishes to remain in the loop, the city’s manager has indicated they do not wish to take any legislative action at this time. Summerfield Mayor Mark Brown attended the luncheon and reported back to his town council later that evening at its monthly meeting. “I was very pessimistic when we first got this – the county commission-
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ers would be crazy to do anything like this,” Brown told the Summerfield Town Council. “But then I got to looking at where we are and where the county is; we get inspections from the county, sheriff’s office protection, EMS and schools (the state maintains roads). Since Summerfield incorporated in 1996, we now pay for animal control, fire inspections, a town planner, parks and recreational facilities, public buildings, and are putting a trail in … so we are not a little city that doesn’t provide any type of service to its residents like we were in our early years. I can see a great benefit from this if we could somehow convince the commissioners.” Though no action was taken, Brown asked that the council further discuss the issue to determine if it would want to draft a resolution to the commissioners in the future, and Town Manager Scott Whitaker offered to present it to the town’s Finance Committee at its meeting on March 21.
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position are being vetted. NCDOT has completed its investigation of the speed limits within the Town’s historic district and were to make recommendations the following day. Greenway project. Stewart, Inc., the engineering and design firm hired to design the A&Y Greenway extension through Summerfield, is wrapping up their conceptual trail alignment and hopes to schedule a public meeting in late March. Citizens along the proposed trail alignment will receive a letter notifying them the engineering firm may be on their property for surveys and assessments. “That is allowed by statute. If they are on your property, they will knock on your door and try to let you know what they are doing,” Whitaker said.
were individually appointed to the Historical Committee; Dr. Martin Webb was appointed to the Trails and Open Space Committee. Distribution of sales tax. Mayor Brown said last month Stokesdale passed a resolution asking that the county commissioners change the method of sales tax distribution back to per capita, which was the method used until 2003. “This (ad valorem method of distribution) has hurt the small towns which have developed since then,” Brown said. “The commissioners took Stokesdale’s resolution, but in my opinion it is doubtful Guilford County is going to give up $12 or $13 million.”
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Brown said earlier in the day he had attended a mayors’ luncheon hosted by the Town of Stokesdale and seven towns were represented. “A lot of these towns are quite interested in petitioning the commissioners to change,” he said. For more on this discussion, see News Briefs.
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Commercial Properties 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
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.45 acres • Pinewood Road, Madison ............................$3,500 1.15 acres • Cartright Drive, Stokesdale .....................$16,500 1.21 acres • Shelby Lane, Madison ...............................$18,500 3.386 acres • Lowe Road, Madison.............................. $25,900 1.82 acres • Lot 2, Lemons Road, Stokesdale ........... $28,000 .60 acres • 8604 Keller Drive, Summerfield............... $29,900 4.489 acres • Lowe Road, Madison.............................. $29,900 6 acres • Sharp Road, Madison ..................................... $32,900 9.3± acres • Gideon Grove Ch. Rd, Stokesdale (3 tracts available) ............................................................... $85,900 22± acres • Bobcat Road, Summerfield......................$96,475 40.06 acres • Wray Road, Stoneville .............................$99,500 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
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1.76 acres • 8510 Belews Creek Road, Stokesdale .. $28,000 4+ acres • Self Road, Stokesdale................................... $65,000 13.047 acres • Flatrock Road, Stokesdale.................$185,000 21+ acres • 8574 Belews Creek Road, Stokesdale ....$289,000
Stokes County
1 acre • Stacy Rothrock Road, Madison ........................$9,900
Urgent care facility coming to Oak Ridge
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Area Realtors named top performers
On Feb. 17, Oak Ridge Historic Preservation Commission issued a Certificate of Appropriateness, with conditions, for a commercial building to be constructed at 8001 Marketplace Drive, just south of McDonald’s on N.C. 68. The commission requested the developer, Oak Ridge Marketplace Three, LLC, provide a sample of exterior wall materials and present a revised landscape plan.
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Yost and Little Realty honored its 2015 Top Performers at a cocktail reception held at The Proximity Hotel in Greensboro on Feb. 23. Four local Realtors were recognized as top producers. Nancy Hess received the Gold Award, placing her in the top 2 percent
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The Oak Ridge Planning and Zoning Board will review the site plan at its next meeting on March 24, and once approved, the project will get underway.
Local Realtors earn Broker of Distinction Realtors Dawn Stone and Dede Cunningham were recently awarded the 2015 Greensboro Regional Realtors Association (GGRA) Broker of Distinction title.
of company agents across the country. Johnnye Letterman was included in the President’s Circle, placing her in the top 4 percent of nationwide agents. Chandra Tippett and Deryle PeasleeWood were named Honor Society agents, placing them in the top 13 percent of company-wide agents.
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The proposed 9,800-square-foot building will be home to an urgent care medical facility, which will occupy about 4,000 square feet; the remainder of the building will be available for lease.
A Stokesdale resident, Stone is the owner of A New Dawn Realty in Stokesdale and is a member of the GRRA board of directors. She also serves as a Stone
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Custom homes similar to this one built by Ray Bullins Construction Company will be open to the public during the spring Parade of Homes.
The Greensboro Builders Association’s spring Parade of Homes is coming April 23-24 and April 30-May 1. Featuring homes throughout Guilford County, the Parade gives attendees the opportunity to get an inside look at the area’s newest homes for sale. In addition to seeing the latest trends in houses, the two-weekend event is a
great way to connect with a number of different builders to determine who might be the best fit for your custom construction project. Several builders in the northwest area will participate in this spring’s Parade of Homes. Be sure to check out our April 15 NWO Real Estate section for complete details on this event.
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“After three years in our home, we are still impressed with our builder, Ray Bullins, and would certainly have him build a future home for us without hesitation,” says another client. “We found his construction, attention to detail, and quality well above the average contractor.” Ray and Lisa invite you to see for yourself what makes a Ray Bullins home stand out. Visit their home in Dawn Acres at 7713 Front Nine during the Spring Parade of Homes, April 23-24 and April 30-May 1.
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...continued from p. 16 For millennials, convenience is critical. They often prefer to walk, bike, or, where possible, rely on public transit. They like the idea of being within walking distance of shopping, restaurants and recreation. Unlike their predecessors, many millennials shun the idea of a huge home. They were along for the ride as their baby boomer parents purchased larger and larger homes. And when the recession hit, they watched the walls crumble as people lost their jobs and property values tanked. It’s a scenario they’d rather not replay for themselves. Millennials also aren’t as drawn to larger homes as the previous generation of homebuyers. Very social creatures, they’re fine with meeting in a common gathering place rather than having people in for a visit – or, they welcome friends and family into their smaller, more intimate feeling
I’m very impressed with this group. They’re more savvy and have done their homework.” Linda Mitchell, Allen Tate Realtors
homes for social gatherings. With this kind of mindset, the majority of millennials are looking for a more urban setting. In Greensboro, developers have already set their sights on accommodating the wants and needs of this generation. As an example, look at the revitalization of the downtown area and the plans that developer Marty Kotis has for his Midtown development. Located on Battleground Avenue northwest of downtown Greensboro, Midtown will be a mixture of residential, retail, restaurants and entertainment – a millennial’s paradise. But how will this potentially play out for
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They do a lot of research on their own. They want a good deal and don’t want to be sold. Working with millennials feels like more of a partnership.” Amy Clark, A New Dawn Realty
northwest Guilford County, which has long touted its small towns and rural charm? While many millennials do have an urban mindset, local real estate agents we talked with say the area still holds appeal for this younger generation. Just like their parents, when millennials start having families, three factors come into play – quality schools, open space and more choices in housing. Linda Mitchell, a Realtor with Allen Tate Realty in Oak Ridge, has been in the industry for over 33 years. Many of her current clients are the children of baby boomer parents who she helped find a home. “A lot of the ones (millennials) I’m dealing with have children and want to live in this area,” says Mitchell. “They’re very realistic and want an affordable price range. They know it’s not their dream home.” Mitchell notes that making a huge financial investment in a home is something most millennials aren’t willing to do, even if their income will support it. “They want to be able to travel and still have fun,” Mitchell says. To this end, millennials often gravitate toward new construction or smaller, older homes that have been updated and remodeled.
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and if they can’t have new they want it as updated as possible,” says Clark. “Move-in ready condition is important to them.” Community is another key factor for this age group. “They like to feel connected to their communities,” Clark confirms. While the northwest area is more spread out, there’s still a strong sense of community. Clark has found that neighborhoods with amenities such as walking trails, pools and clubhouses are especially attractive to these buyers. Choice of floorplans are another area in which millennials differ from previous generations. Clark says they’re still looking for an open plan, but they want the floorplans to work “harder.” Along with their desire for smaller homes, millennials want flexible floorplans and creative ways to use space. Forget about formal dining rooms and separate media rooms. Multipurpose rooms are a key component for millennial buyers. In addition, because a good number of millennials work at home, a home office is a must. Another interesting thing about this group of new buyers is the way they go about purchasing their homes. They don’t wait for someone else to do the initial investigation. “I’m very impressed with this group,” says Mitchell. “They’re more savvy and have done their homework.” “They do a lot of research on their own,” confirms Clark. “They want a good deal and don’t want to be sold. Working with millennials feels like more of a partnership.” The method of communication between millennials and their Realtor is also completely different from prior generations. Both Clark and Mitchell note that these young buyers are not big on phone conversations, preferring instead to email or text. A smart seller will take all of these differences into consideration and make efforts to adapt their home and its marketing appeal to meet the needs of this growing group of buyers.
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8019 Witty Road
5402 Westfield Drive
$1,850,000
MLS 718499
This artistic home has over 11,000 square feet on 4 levels. Elevator, 3 staircases, 8 fireplaces, 2 gourmet kitchens, 7 baths, guest quarters, pool, cabana, theater, exercise & yoga rooms. Landscaped grounds with waterfalls, gazebo, lake.
Ann Hardee 336-327-8440
6304 Poplar Forest Drive $849,900 MLS 769208
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.
Joyce Norris 336-327-3650
$1,700,000
MLS 771429
Nancy Hess
336-215-1820
Owner’s residence, guest house, staff quarters, barn, arena, outbuildings, pastures, pond and pool. This equestrian estate is truly a private resort. One of the most beautiful facilities in the area, it is simply amazing.
4301 Brunello Place
2420 Ellisboro Road
Unique renovated 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath on 3.2-acres in The Vineyards with covered patio, granite kitchen, outdoor fireplace, Infinity Edge salt water pool. Lower level home theater, kitchen, bath, and recreational room.
Professionally-landscaped 26-acres with mature plantings, koi pond and gazebos. 3 bed / 3.1 bath with lots of space. Basement with hair salon/workshop/hobby room and family room. 5-car garage parking and several outbuildings.
$999,900 MLS 782327
Deryle Peaslee-Wood
336-601-4765
$949,000
MLS 751001
Jamie Harrelson 336-889-9192
5806 Harriet Court
4000 Brass Cannon Court
6111 Meadow Bluff Lane
Lakefront custom-built home in the heart of Summerfield. Superior finishes: heavy moldings, hardwood floors, and tall ceilings. Gracious entry leads to dining room, 2nd story den, opening to gourmet kitchen.
Custom home on 2.35-acre cul-de-sac located on the 8 th hole of the GCC Farm Golf Course. Extensive landscaping with stream, waterfall and koi pond. Renovated kitchen and bathrooms with top quality features and granite tops.
Unique Oak Ridge estate in the heart of 6+ acres. Highend appointments, completely updated. Stone fireplace, sleeping porch, slate roof, lofts, salt water pool, garden fountain. Guest house with full kitchen and great room.
$798,000
Melissa Greer
MLS 783243
336-337-5233
$795,000
Melissa Greer
MLS 777759
336-337-5233
$785,000
Nancy Hess
MLS 782881
336-215-1820
212 Leeward Drive
$875,000
MLS 781534
Enjoy lakefront lifestyle. Custom transitional designed with lake views from every room. Cooks kitchen with all Viking appliances. Great room features soaring ceiling and stone fireplace opens to huge screened porch.
Sherri HIll
336-209-8482
130 Osprey Court
$749,000
MLS 778864
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.
Michelle Porter
336-207-0515
7180 Strawberry Road
5803 Francis Marie Court
6205 McKibbin Circle
6303 Poplar Forest Drive
7576 Haw Meadows Drive
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.
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.
Open plan with large rooms, 10’ ceilings, plantation shutters, surround sound, heavy moldings. Upgraded kitchen with Wolfe, Subzero, travertine backsplash. Stone patio, landscaping, and Paradise screened porch.
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.
Northwest Guilford High School area. Fabulous gourmet kitchen with gas cooktop, double ovens, large island, granite countertops. Master suite on main floor. Custom 4 garages plus abundant storage, and basement.
$ 725,000
MLS 758943
Tom Chitty 336-420-2839
4942 Hackamore Road $598,000
MLS 775834
Incredible estate like setting minutes from the city. Private cul-de-sac 1.62-acre lot with nice landscaping, inground pool, and iron fencing. Dramatic living room with cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, and stone fireplace.
Melissa Greer
336-337-5233
$650,000
MLS 771558
Tom Chitty 336-420-2836
$617,000
Nancy Hess
MLS 778448
336-215-1820
1457 Bethan Drive
8525 Rosedale Drive
647 Simpson Calhoun
Stately European Design in sought after location on secluded 1.35-acres. Fine architectural details, out of the ordinary vessel sink, arched room entrances, wide plank flooring, wall sconces, art niche and much more.
Updated Ranch, hand-hewn beams, large eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Master addition with spa bath. Soaring stone fireplace. Large sunroom. Tidy 4-stall barn with hay loft and walk-in tack and feed room.
$489,000
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Mark Yost 336-7076275
$459,900 MLS 776696
Nancy Hess
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2904 Bishopgate Way
7825 Wilson Farm Road
Convenience. Location. All Brick. Great Schools. 4 bedroom, bonus, andcomputer room. Wonderful screen porch. Office / kids playroom on main level. Seller is relocating. Must see.
4 bedroom, 2.1 bathroom home with upgrades. High ceilings, hardwood floors on main level, kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, gas cooktop, and breakfast area. Den has stone fireplace and gas logs.
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.
MLS 778984
Chandra Tippett 336-749-7977
Joyce Norris 336-327-3650
Privately nestled 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom in popular Lennox Woods. Spacious upgraded chef ’s kitchen with large pantry. Master on main level with large bath suite. Two offices, gym, bonus room, with unique reading nook.
5005 Lindenwold Drive $382,000
$609,900 MLS 718974
$364,500
MLS 781458
Kay Chesnutt 336-202-9687
Adams Farm 336—854—1333
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Caitlin Rogers
Elm Street 336—272—0151 •
MLS 750965
336-580-6306
$447,500 MLS 786112
Nancy Hess 336-215-1820
$600,000 MLS 785163
Chandra Tippett
7505 Sarelma Drive
$399,500
MLS 761393
Beth Brannan
Friendly Center 336—370—4000 •
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Barbara Wales 336-314-0141
717 Ira Drive
$112,000
MLS 771059
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.
Lynn Christensen 336-992-8928
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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.
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A (property) taxing situation With three northwest Guilford County incorporated towns and their outlying areas, property taxes in our area can get a bit confusing. How are our property taxes determined?
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First, everyone who lives in Guilford County pays the county property tax, which is currently 76 cents per $100 of assessed property value. For someone who owns property valued at $400,000, the county would collect $3,040 per year. If you live within the town limits of either Oak Ridge or Summerfield, you pay an additional property tax. The property tax rate in Oak Ridge is 8.63 cents per $100 of property value. Using the $400,000 property as an example, the annual tax would be $345.20 per year.
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The property tax rate in Summerfield is 2.75 cents per $100, or $110 on a $400,000 home.
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In the Oak Ridge Fire District, the tax rate is 8.48 cents per $100. On a $400,000 property, the fire district tax would total $339.20 per year. Summerfield Fire District’s tax rate is 13.1 cents per $100, or $524 per year on a $400,000 property. Finally, residents in the Stokesdale Fire District pay 10 cents per $100 property value, or $400 on a $400,000 home.
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The Town of Stokesdale does not charge a property tax.
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Another tax that residents will see on their tax bill is one for the fire district in which they live. This tax is not based on whether you live in a particular county or within the limits of a particular town, rather it is determined by which fire district you live in. For instance, you could live in Rockingham County but be within the Stokesdale or Summerfield fire district.
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REAL ESTATE briefs ...continued from p. 19 board member for Rockingham County Help for Homeless and is an active member of Ellisboro Baptist Church. Cunningham lives in Oak Ridge, is a member of Merchants of Oak Ridge and serves on the Town of Oak Ridge’s Board of Adjustment. A new program established by the GRRA, the Broker of Distinction title rec-
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ognizes members who are active within their communities and who promote the value of the Realtor brand. When making its selection, the association looks at six different areas of participation: community, committee, education and association involvement, Realtors Political Action Committee (RPAC) participation and individual sales production.
TRANSACTIONS 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.
8471 Hunting Court (Hunting Ridge) $227,000
5925 Tarleton Drive (Oak Ridge Plantation) $392,500
SUMMERFIELD
STOKESDALE
5009 Millstaff Drive (Staffordshire Estates) $331,500
7126 Strawberry Road (1.0636 acres) $165,000
8009 Helison Court (Angels Glen) $351,500
5820 Elkton Drive (Trenton) $445,000
7499 Shadow Creek Drive (Birkhaven) $638,000
8010 Perlette Court (Arbor Run) $755,000
KERNERSVILLE
7507 William Bailey Road (Elmhurst Estates) $362,500
7799 Pilot View Drive (Brooke Meadows) $178,000
8158 Apple Grove Road (Apple Grove) $490,000
8204 Kandi Drive (Marshall Woods) $333,000
5521 Autumn Harvest Drive (Harvest Ridge) $353,500
8430 Mears Fork Road (Eureka Ridge) $210,000 6 Willow Ridge Court (Highland Grove) $190,000
8202 Springdale Meadow Court (Springdale Meadows) $216,000
5305 Timber Pegg Drive (Southern Oaks) $243,000
OAK RIDGE
6107 Percheron Trail (Trotter Ridge) $371,000
6815 Koala Drive (Bear Creek) $568,500
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5524 Autumn Harvest Drive (Harvest Ridge) $338,500 5201 Winnow Court (Harvest Ridge) $345,000 8599 Oak Meadow Drive (Meadow Ridge) $283,000 4005 Ridgeline Drive (Ridgecrest) $426,000
COLFAX 8418 Pheasant Ridge Drive (Pheasant Ridge) $326,000 2142 Alamar Drive (Saddlebrook) $178,000
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Northwest, Northern fall short in championship games by L.A. LOGAN
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NORTHWEST GUILFORD GIRLS BASKETBALL (30-1, 10-0)
During the week of preparation before the big matchup on March 12, Joyner had focused her attention on rebounding and defending the paint.
An emotional Northwest Guilford head coach Darlene Joyner sat across from her team in the locker room, tears streaming down her face. Her players had just suffered a heartbreaking loss to Millbrook High School in the state championship game and the mood was somber. “I love you all,” Joyner told her players, adding, “This game does not define who you are as a team.”
By the game’s halftime, her plan was being played out beautifully; Millbrook shot 26 percent from the field and Northwest led 24-18. The game was far from over, however, and Joyner told her team to be ready for Millbrook’s best shot. Millbrook opened up the third quarter by going on a 10-0 run.
The players listened intently, unable
Northwest’s Savannah Neas ended the
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Northwest Guilford forward Morgan Pointer guards the ball closely in the state championship game against Millbrook on March 12, in which Pointer was named Most Outstanding Player of the game. Northwest fell to Millbrook by one point.
run with a three-pointer at the top of the key from a pass by Cayla King; the Vikings trailed 35-30 at the end of the quarter. With hopes of a state title on the line,
Northwest fought back. Morgan Pointer gave her team a 40-39 lead when King found her in the
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Meet Coach Thanh Ngo Hometown: Winston-Salem College alma mater: UNC-Greensboro Where was your first coaching job, and what have you learned about coaching since then? “I started out volunteering as part of my college coursework, at High Point Central High School during cross country season in the fall of 2007. After fulfilling the required hours for my course-
work, I stayed on to help during indoor and outdoor track. That was my first taste of coaching, and it was a great start in my unexpected journey with coaching.” How long have you coached at Northern? “Since the spring of 2009.” Any conference, regional or state championships? “We’ve won 20 conference championships, three regional champion-
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frontlines to the sidelines ships and one state championship.” Did you play sports in high school and/ or college? “I ran cross country and track in high school and played a bunch of intramural sports in college.” What’s your favorite sport to watch? “Besides track and field, I would have to say college basketball, NFL and soccer.” Have there been coaches who made a significant impact on you? “Yes, many coaches. Through the earlier years of coaching, one of my mentors was Coach Lonnie Jones at High Point Central, who has coached many great athletes and still does to this day. He helped set my foundation and what to expect of my team. “After my father passed away, I took the fall and winter seasons off; I returned to coaching in the spring of 2009 at Northern, where I worked with Coach Reggie Morris and Coach David Willoughby for the first few years. I learned from them the importance of connecting with the team and their parents, and the importance of good communication. “Over the years I have met, worked with and coached alongside many other coaches across the state and the county, and have learned that coaching goes far beyond what happens on the track. You can make your runners do a lot of things, but if you’re able to teach them
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What are some benefits to kids who participate in sports? “Sports are a great way to create bonds with others and create that second family environment. You work hard for your family and would do anything for them. That’s the same concept when you have a ‘trackfam.’ Everyone will work extra hard because they want to succeed together and to enjoy all the experiences together, good and bad.” Most memorable coaching moment: “The boys’ team winning the 3-A Outdoor Track State Championship in 2013.” Most memorable personal playing/ running moment: “Running 1:27 in my first half marathon ever. About halfway through, I started thinking ‘what did I get myself into?’” Hobbies, interests: “I love to play soccer and almost any sport in general. I like being active.”
Pet peeve: Laziness Family: “My wife, Esther, and brother, Trung.” What’s something most people don’t know about you? “I played the viola for seven years through middle school and high school.” Anything else you’d like to share? “I was very young when I started coaching and I went through a lot of changes with my training plans until I found workouts I liked for most of my runners, and routines and traditions we stuck with. It’s still changing to this day, because my runners are never the same each year. I play to their strengths and adjust workouts to fit the team. I love the challenge of trying to pull the best out of each runner. Every year I’m faced with new challenges and every year I am amazed at what my team is able to accomplish.”
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Cultural Arts MADISON CHURCH, senior Cultural arts focus: Photography Hometown: Oak Ridge Toughest class: AP Biology Plans after high school: Attend N.C. State or Appalachian State and major in zoology or photography Extracurricular activities: Horseback riding, polocrosse and filmmaking Most admired person: Aunt Courtney McGahee Favorite actor: Will Ferrell Favorite food: Steak Favorite band: The Weeknd Favorite movies: “21 Jump Street,” “We’re the Millers,” “The Sandlot,” “Inception”
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13.9 seconds on the clock, a shot went up and a foul was called with 3.5 seconds to play.
low post for a layup. Millbrook tied the game at 41, and Toni Tucker followed with a three-pointer from the left corner. “I knew that I just had to make it,” said Tucker. “The game was on the line, and I just focused on the rim.” “We knew Toni would knock it down,” said Hayley Barber. “That is why we pass her the ball.” Northwest was ahead 44-41 with just over one minute left in the game, but Millbrook cut the lead to 44-43 with two successful free throws.
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“I shot it just like the first one,” said Pointer. “It circled around and I thought ‘Wow!’” Though Northwest held a 45-43 lead, the possession arrow belonged to Millbrook, who called a timeout.
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Just like that, the buzzer sounded and Northwest’s season was over. “We knew it was going to be a battle of the boards the whole game,” Joyner said. “We knew we had to box out. “You can’t take away how proud I am of these kids. It leaves a sour taste in your mouth, but you can’t base your season on that last play.” Northwest seniors Barber, Pointer, Tucker, Neas and Mikayla Harkey leave behind a winning legacy. In the last two seasons, Northwest recorded 58 wins and only two losses. “We’re not a basketball team,” said Pointer. “We’re a family.”
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Millbrook’s first free throw bounced around the rim and dropped in. The second shot quickly bounced right off the front of the rim and into the hands of Millbrook’s Kai Crutchfield.
The scoreboard read: Millbrook – 46, Northwest – 45.
After a timeout, 57.7 seconds remained in the game and Northwest did its best to play Keep Away. The ball was inbounded and Northwest ran 35.5 seconds off the clock before Pointer was fouled. She made her first free throw but the second shot rattled in, then out.
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NORTHERN GUILFORD GIRLS BASKETBALL (25-8, 12-4) Northern head coach Kim Furlough’s team had just come off of a 12-game winning streak when they headed into the 3-A NCHSAA Women’s Basketball Championship game on March 12. After falling behind Freedom High School 20-7 in the first quarter of the game, Furlough’s players remembered what had brought them that far – having fun and playing tough. “The nerves got to us in the beginning,” said Furlough. “We dug a hole. We spent the rest of the game getting out of it.” By the middle of the second quarter, senior Lasha Seaton scored on a layup that narrowed the Nighthawks’ deficit to 23-17. The 10-3 run had them back in the game, but at halftime Freedom led 29-22. Northern trailed 37-28 in the third quarter, but that’s when 6’5 sophomore Elissa Cunane went to work, scoring six straight points (she finished with 20 points and 14 rebounds). “Freedom couldn’t guard Elissa,” said Furlough. “I told the girls to get Elissa the ball and they did.” During her 6-0 run, Cunane’s last layup was assisted by Kassie Robakiewicz, who hit two free throws at the end of the third quarter to bring Northern to within five points of Freedom’s lead. With 51 seconds left in the game, Northern’s Kelly Lomax hit two free throws that brought the Nighthawks within one point of Freedom. But after Cunane had the ball flicked away from her while dribbling up the court, Freedom closed the deal, making a pair of free throws and winning 53-50. “We didn’t quit,” said Furlough. “We kept chipping away at it, and I’m proud of the kids for that.” “We wanted to go out with a bang,” said senior Zamaya Clayton. “This season meant a lot to us, especially Lasha and me because we’re the only two seniors.”
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Furlough credited Robakiewicz with doing a good job defensively on Freedom’s point guard during that span, and credited Seaton with providing a defensive lift off the bench.
Northwest Middle school had two teams who recently competed in the e3 Robotics Ping Pong Pi M.E.T.A.L.S competition. Beginning in September, both teams worked to create, design and build their own Lego robot. In addition to the robot design element, students also conducted research to take a deeper look at how mathematics was used in the real world, created a company where they were challenged to think of themselves as entrepreneurs, and created a marketing board for their company.
“We just ran out of time,” the coach said. “I know it’s tough for the seniors, but for the underclassmen they now know what it’s like to get there.” Furlough will bring back her starting lineup next season, but she said it’s still going to be a tough road back to the title game next year. “Everybody says ‘Oh, you’ll be back next year,’” she said. “No one knows that. It takes a lot of skill. It takes a little bit of luck. A lot of things have to fall in place.”
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Kassie Robakiewicz (left) asks for the ball after Elissa Cunane pulls down a rebound in the battle for the state championship on March 12. Cunane was awarded Northern’s Most Outstanding Player.
Each team competed separately in one of five different areas. Team Viking Robotics with Colin Weishar, Brayden Misenheimer, Will Thacker, Peyton Townsend, Jakob Lee DeDona and Ethan Hartman won the award for “Robot Elegance.” This award was presented to the team who had the best craftsman-
ship and creative design elements for their robot design. Team N.E.R.D (Northwest Engineering Research and Development) received the “Inspiration” award for their demonstration of hard work and dedication. This team consisted of Kezia Smith, Dylan Stout, Noah Burke, Jacob Perry, Luke Chiang, Sean Moore, Cassie Dyreng, and Austin Manzi. Both teams were led by Mrs. Kendra Nanton (NWMS technology education teacher) and Doug Dyreng (parent volunteer and computer programmer). Mrs. Nanton and Mr. Dyreng are both very proud of the hard work and dedication of each team member and for the way each one showed Viking Pride in representing NWMS at the competition.
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Citizens deserve an explanation There is something significantly wrong with the 2015 Summerfield Fire District data shown (on the display ad) on page 2 of the NWO’s March 4 edition. It’s either that or the state fire marshal’s office is misreporting 2015 stats for the Summerfield Fire District. The ad in the NWO tells us 24 percent of all incidents Summerfield Fire Department responded to in 2015 were fire-related (265 out of 1,108 total incidents). The state fire marshal’s office tells us the number of fire incidents was closer to 4.7 percent in 2015 (only 50 out of 1074 total). True, the total count is off by 34, but the difference is negligible. The difference in number of fire incidents (215 more) is significant. I think the citizens deserve an explanation. When questioned by Councilwoman Alicia Flowers in 2015, Chief Chris Johnson stated that of the approximately 1,000 incidents the fire department responded to in 2014, only about 7 percent were fire incidents. How can it be that the percentage of fire incidents increased so drastically between 2014 and 2015, yet the total incidents has barely risen over the same period? The fire marshal’s office reports the number
of fire incidents handled by Summerfield was only 5.9 percent of the total in 2014 (59 out of 992). The percentage reported by Chief Johnson was closer to the statewide average of 7 percent of all incidents being fire related. Indeed, if you look back over the years at numbers provided by the fire marshal’s office, the annual number of fire incidents responded to by Summerfield Fire Department are very low. Since 2003 the highest count was 62 in 2008; the average between 2003 and 2015 is only 48 per year. Given the breakdown reported by the state fire marshal, one would have to combine non-fire incidents to arrive at a number remotely close to the reported 265. Something is not right here. Either Summerfield is experiencing triple the percentage of fire incidents over the state average or the numbers reported in the (display ad in the) NWO are massively inflated with non-fire incident data. Again, I think the citizens deserve an explanation. Dwayne Crawford SUMMERFIELD
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numbers shown on a Summerfield Fire District (SFD) ad which appeared in last week’s Northwest Observer. The total “fire-related” calls shown on the ad do
not match numbers reported to the N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM), Crawford claims, and the citizens deserve an explanation. Why Crawford didn’t contact Summerfield Fire Chief Chris Johnson directly for that explanation is beyond me, but with my curiosity piqued, I decided to contact him myself.
calls involving electrical hazards, fallen power lines, overheated motors, electrical wiring/equipment problems, chemical spills or leaks, “smoke scares,” heat from short-circuits, general cleanup of vehicle accidents, explosions that involve no fire, fire alarm activations, unauthorized burning, gas leaks and hazardous conditions, carbon monoxide detector activations, smoke detector activations and more.
In my conversation with Johnson, I learned some It made sense to me, at Patti Stokes things about the types of publisher/editor least, that the above incidents incidents the department would be grouped under “fire-related” responds to, and how those incidents calls for purposes of providing a brief on the department’s incident summary overview to the public. report are grouped internally vs. how Again, if Crawford is genuinely curithey are grouped by the OSFM. ous, I’m not sure why he chose to write In brief, on their ad in last week’s an editorial first, before asking the chief Northwest Observer, SFD combined the – or the fire department’s board of number of incidents involving structure directors, if he prefers – for an explanafires with those that are, or could be a tion. What I do know is that there is a potential fire hazard – this combination fine line between asking a question and of calls was described as “fire-related,” making an accusation while posing it as a question. and along with structure fires, includes
CRIME / INCIDENT report The District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County. BREAKING & ENTERING March 10 | A resident of Angel-Pardue Road in Stokesdale reported an outbuilding was broken into and chain saws and other yard tools/equipment were stolen.
DRUGS March 13 | A resident of Chukker Court in Summerfield was charged with possessing .02 grams of cocaine.
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THEFT March 9 | A resident of Pawnee Road in northwest Greensboro reported that sometime between 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., a known person stole 100 Susan B. Anthony silver dollars and $143 worth of coins from his residence.
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The Northwest Guilford High Science Olympiad team competed in the Regional Olympiad tournament at Wake Forest University on Saturday, Feb 27. Nineteen teams competed in 23 events with Northwest varsity and JV teams both taking first place overall. Of the 43 Northwest students competing, 39 medaled in at least one event. Northwest now advances to the Science Olympiad state finals held at N.C. State on April 23. Medal winners include: Bassam Bikdash, Elisabeth Molnar, David Mayes, Royce Le, Crystal Tsui, Jisoo Kim,
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Annual fair highlights career choices
Over 2,000 Northwest Guilford High School students had a chance to circle the Nelson Gym on March 9 for the school’s 10th annual career fair. The idea was to offer and show teens the range of career choices they can make after high school. “Talking to Oak Ridge Physical Therapy, I learned more about the career I want to take part in one day,” said junior Reggie Davis.
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Representatives of the U.S. Army and about 50 other organizations and businesses were on hand to talk with Northwest High School students about career options on March 9.
NWGHS Career Development Coordinator Keesha Sinclair, who helped organize the career fair, said the annual event helps broaden students’ horizons. “Over 2,000 kids were able to see something that they’ve never seen before,” Sinclair said. Over 50 businesses and organizations participated in the event and set up tables where the future jobseekers could stop by
to gain more information. Oak Ridge firefighter Tyler McGee, who graduated from Northwest in 2010, said he remembered visiting the Oak Ridge Fire Department table while enrolled at the school. “It means a lot to be able to come back to the same high school and help the community,” he said. “I tell the kids that they can make a difference.”
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SUMMER READING TEACHER. Operation Xcel, an after-school and summer enrichment program, is seeking a certified K-5 reading teacher to work an 8-week summer camp, June 20th - August 12th. Summer teachers work Monday - Thursday, 9:00am-1:00pm. If interested please submit a resume and cover letter to Kelli at kjessup@operationxcel.org. 60-year-old, locally-owned vending company in search of VENDING ROUTE DRIVER. Health insurance and 401K available. Please send resume online to: bbeeson@greensborovending.com. INDUSTRIAL TELESALES / CUSTOMER Service Rep., 40 hours/week, $10/hour plus commission. Please send resume to tedg@qie.com. LANDSCAPE LABORERS – Design and build company seeking honest, reliable, self-motivated professionals willing to work hard. Landscape and hardscape experience preferred. (336) 298-3809. HAIRSTYLIST W/ CLIENTÈLE needed. Call (336) 643-7799, ask for Melda. TUTORS NEEDED. Operation Xcel, an after-school and summer enrichment program, is seeking after-school tutors at both our Stokesdale (K-5) and High Point (6-8) locations. Tutors work daily from 2-6pm during the school year with longer hours during the summer. If interested please submit a resume and cover letter to Kelli at kjessup@operationxcel.org.
Planning/Zoning Board, March 24, 2016, 7pm, at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. Town Council, April 7, 2016, 7pm, at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. NEW BUSINESS: REZONING CASE # RZ-15-07: CU-RPD to Amended CU-RPD. Located on Grove Park Drive, Sedwick Way, and Union Grove Road, consisting of the entire Kensington Place subdivision, in Oak Ridge Township, approximately 23.9 acres. All citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard at these meetings. Ron Simpson, Chair, Planning & Zoning Board Spencer Sullivan, Mayor
SAVE THE DATE PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER, Saturday, March 19, seatings at 8, 9 and 10am, JP Looneys in Oak Ridge Commons. Adults, $7; children 10 and under, $5. All proceeds support youth athletics in our community, sponsored by Oak Ridge Youth Association. Gideon Grove UMC, 2865 Gideon Grove Church Rd., Stokesdale, will hold its annual EASTER EGG HUNT, Saturday, March 19, from 10:30am to noon. Egg hunt begins at 10:30 followed by crafts, egg dying, games & snacks. Contact Laura at (336) 749-6126 for more information.
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SPRING REVIVAL, Faith Baptist Tabernacle, 7941 Lester Road, Stokesdale. Sunday, March 20, 11am, special song service with Joyful Sounds. Monday, March 21 thru Wednesday, March 23, 7pm with Rev. Floyd Perry. For more info, call Pastor Dan, (336) 416-3904. SUMMER CAMP EXPO, Mon., March 21, 6-8pm, Oak Ridge Elementary School. All your summer options in one location! Ladies Philoptochos Annual GREEK PASTRY SALE, Thursday, March 24, 11am7pm, The Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, 800 Westridge Road, Greensboro. Purchase your favorite Greek pastries just in time for Easter! Cookbooks will also be available! EASTER EGG HUNT, Saturday, March 26, 2-4pm, Moravia Moravian Church, 2920 Oak Ridge Road. Light refreshments provided. 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 34 for more details.
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FREE SUMMER CAMP. Operation Xcel, an after-school and summer enrichment program, is offering its annual 3 Steps Ahead Summer Camp from June 20th - August 12th. Camp runs daily from 9am - 4pm with extended hours available. Students attend three academic classes each morning and then participate in hands-on enrichment and field trips each afternoon; breakfast and lunch are provided. This camp is available to the community at no charge. Enrollment is now open. If interested please email Kelli at kjessup@operationxcel.org.
Cleaning Solutions CARPET CLEANING We clean the dirt out of your carpet, not the money out of your pockets! Starting at $20 per area, $60 minimum. Call David, (336) 989-4318, Thecleaningsolutions.org.
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MAID 2 GLIMMER – Maid Cleaning Premier cleaning service with Amazon Local. Call (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com.
YARD SALE, Friday & Sat., March 18 & 19, 8am-12n, 7884 Springdale Meadow Dr., Stokesdale. Children’s stuff, men’s and women’s clothing, household, & lots more! STABLE RIDGE YARD SALE, Saturday, March 19, 9am-1pm, 3403 Annry Dr., Summerfield. Tools, furniture, clothes & more. ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES SALE, Saturday, March 19, 8am-until, 8293 Ballard Road, Colfax, 27235. YARD SALE, Sat., March 19, 8-11am, 5108 Myers Fork Rd., Summerfield. Toys, clothes, furniture, military goods, mower. It’s YARD SALE season! To place your Yard Sale ad, visit www.nwobserver.com and click on Place a Classified. The deadline is Monday!
HOME SErvicES clEaninG 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. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.
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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.
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.
flOOrinG MONTERO’S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & finishing. Commercial & residential. Insured, 17 yrs. exp. Free estimates. Monteros-hardwood-flooring.com. Call (336) 215-8842.
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AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174. MOW WERKS Mowing Services. Accepting new clients. (336) 298-8023, mowwerks.com. GLI LANDSCAPING Design, installation, hardscape, maintenance, walls. (336) 908-9654.
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.
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.
MOWER TUNE-UP and mower deck repair. Free pick up and delivery within 5 miles of Oak Ridge. Call (336) 880-7498.
GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.
GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. Call (336) 312-3844 mobile, or (336) 548-9286 office.
CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.
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.
TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, grading, brush/tree removal, food plots and more! (336) 207-6632.
Your business should be here! Let us introduce you to our readers. Call Laura, (336) 644-7035 for more info.
STEVE’S LAWN CARE – accepting new mowing customers. No contracts, competitive prices and quality work. I do it myself, so I know it’s done right! Call Steve, (336) 264-9082, for a free quote.
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APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.
BRAD’S BOBCAT. Debris removal, grading/ hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647.
HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 / 643-9609.
ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035.
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.
GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.
PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.
MY GROUNDSKEEPER. Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs, garage & building clean out. Timothy, 643-5154.
GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.
A-LIST LAWN CARE Call for a free estimate. Licensed & insured. (336) 609-7013.
JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.
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BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulching, landscaping, driveways, gravel, concrete work. 362-3647.
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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.
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.
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.
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BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.
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.
ORTIZ LANDSCAPING – Complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981. 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. classifieds@nwobserver.com 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. FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Spring clean up of trees and leaves. Bed reconstruction, pine needles & mulch Reasonable & honest. Taylor, (336) 464-5215. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.
RE-PURPOSED FURNISHINGS Check our website or Facebook to view our current inventory!
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GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.
PAINTING & DRYWALL STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.
MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.
CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155.
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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.
ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981.
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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. JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.
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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. We can help you reach 25,000+ readers, all in northwest Guilford County!
ROOFING 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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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.
RV CLASS A – 2013 Itasca Suncruiser 35P with transferable warranty, excellent condition, king-size bed, great pantry. Visit in Oak Ridge! 18k miles. $118,000. (336) 215-8888.
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Front-load Samsung WASHER & DRYER, 3 years old. Paid $1,600, selling for $500. Excellent condition. (336) 207-2635.
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RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of roofing. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call (336) 944-6118, or visit redrhinoroofing.com.
MISC. SERVICES TURNING 65 IN THE NEXT 90 DAYS? Call Rich at BCBS, (336) 202-9100. We gladly make house calls to discuss your insurance options. Happy Birthday! COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068.
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(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale MATH / PHYSICS TUTOR available, reasonable rates. Call John, (336) 207-4385. SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470. NORTHWEST ART FRAMING. Fine, affordable framing. “NWAF is my choice for framing” – Adele in Brown Summit. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911. Tell our readers about your service! Classifieds are just $4/line per issue. THE GARDEN OUTLET Propane tank refill station. 20 lbs., $10.99; 30 lbs., $16.50; 40 lbs., $22.99; 100 lbs., $55.99. Give us a call at (336) 643-0898.
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SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD, $80/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615. Low-use Craftsman 19HP, 46” TRACTOR & BAGGER, $1,200 OBO. mowernwgfd@ gmail.com. 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. WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys. New vendors welcome. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 1-6pm.
MISC. WANTED $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328. 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.
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OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in Oak Ridge. Mini suites to full suites; 100 to 1,000 sq. ft. available. For info, call (336) 643-7577.
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. Selling or renting? Tell our readers about your property!
5616 Foxbury Drive, Oak Ridge Attention, basement lovers! This incredible home features two kitchens, 5 bedrooms and 5+ baths. Located on a 2.26 acre homesite. Just listed at $638,000!
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HOMES FOR RENT STOKESDALE, 3BR, 2.5BA, 2,200 sq. ft., 2-car garage, Angels Glen Sub. $2,000/ month. Call (336) 501-2430. STOKESDALE, quiet, recently remodeled 1,600-sq.-foot home for rent. 3BR, 1.5BA, $1,000 month. (336) 908-4824. QUAINT OLDER 2BR HOUSE, Summerfield. Exc. n’hood. $625/mo. (336) 643-1058. 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.
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Northwest Guilford County Lakefront living in northwest Guilford County! Deceptively spacious (3,500+ SF) brick home features main level BRs (including master) and beautifully updated kitchen. Spacious basement boasts open floor plan for bonus/family room, rec room (pool table stays), drybar, optional BR, BA and room wired for theatre. $339,000
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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.
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is excessive. When asked “why?” I got a shoulder shrug. Also, water went from being $45 dollars a month to $75 a month. Why? Editor’s note: We contacted Stokesdale Town Council members and invited them to respond to this gripe; Mayor Pro Tem Bill Jones offered this explanation: “The $30.50 fee is an accessibility fee which has been in place since the system was built. As for water fees, we charge nearly the same for water as we pay Winston-Salem for it. We cannot make it cheaper, since we are still losing money at current rates. We went up on our rate about 18 months ago after finding out we were selling water below cost (three question-and-answer sessions were held to inform the public about the increase, and why it was needed, before it went into effect, and two articles were published about it in the Northwest Observer). I would love to speak with the griper in person to better explain.” If the reader would like to speak with Jones, he can be reached at joneswn@aol.com. The Northwest Guilford High School student driving the Nissan who was texting while driving, in traffic, waiting to turn into the school parking lot. Dog owners in Stable Ridge (Summerfield). Thank you for bagging your doggie’s poo, but why are you leaving it in neighbors’ yards or throwing it in their shrubs? Our neighborhood is beautiful. Please pick up your dog poo.
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Stokesdale Heating & Air.....................22 Velocity Air, Inc. ..................................19
Beth Borden, DDS ..............................30
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Children’s Ministry Leadership Conf. ......7 SFFD Stop, Drop & Roll 5K .................34 Understanding Medicare ......................9
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By the Book Accounting .....................14 Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA ....................14 Kimberly Thacker Accounting ............. 11 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........14
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ....................5
BANK Carolina Bank .....................................26
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Forbis & Dick – Brooke Chapel ........... 11
HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNING Melda’s Hair Design ...........................14 POSH Hair Studio ...............................14
HEALTH & FITNESS Ageless in the Triad Med Spa .............12
Builders MD ........................................15 Brian Thompson Homes .....................20 Disney Construction Co. .....................20 Don Mills Builders ...............................20 Dream Kitchen Builders ......................25 Friddle & Company .............................21 Johnson & Lee ....................................21 Kickin Clouds .....................................24 Naylor Custom Homes .......................21 On-Target Construction Service ..........37 R&K Custom Homes ..........................20 Ray Bullins Construction .....................21 TM Construction Service ....................37
BEK Paint Company ...........................37 Budget Blinds .....................................14 Furniture Medic ..................................37 House of Stars ....................................14 Marshall Stone ............................. 17, 37 New Garden Landscape & Nursery ......4 New Garden Select ..............................8 Old School Home Repair ....................36 Pest Management Systems .................27 ProStone, Inc. .....................................29 Stokesdale Storage .............................38
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Oak Ridge Chiropractic ......................30
CHURCHES First Baptist Church, Summerfield .........8 Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church ..........33 Oak Ridge United Methodist Church ..29
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Attorney Bill Barbour ............................6 Scott Tippett Law ...............................33
MEDICAL Cone Health Cancer Center ...............13 Eagle Physicians at Brassfield ..............27
Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge ..............3 LeBauer Healthcare .............................6 Northwest Family Medicine ................28
Oak Ridge Historic Preservation .........10
Bark-N-Barber ....................................38 KPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ...................14 Northwest Animal Hospital ..................33 Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital ............ 11 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........14 Westergaard Kennels.............................4
REAL ESTATE / MORTGAGE A New Dawn Realty ...........................18 Berkshire Hathaway Yost & Little ........23 David Nishan, McLean Mortgage .......25 Dede Cunningham, Keller Williams ....24 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ...............38 Jason Smith, Smith Marketing ............20 Jill Oakley, Tyler, Redhead & McAlister 25 Johnnye Letterman, BHHS .................25 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ..................38 Smith Marketing, Allen Tate ...............16
RETAIL Bi-Rite Food Center ........................2, 11 Carpets By Direct, Inc. ........................31 Gigi’s Flowers & More ......................... 11 Southern Harts Boutique ......................9
YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS YMCA of Greensboro .........................28
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