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Golden Antiques to close Summerﬁeld location The consignment store will close on April 20 by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – From one-of-akind gifts to community yard sales, pet adoption fairs, musical performances, “Meet the Candidate” gatherings and other events, Golden Antiques & Treasures has been a community icon since December 2009. Earlier this week, the anchor tenant at Summerfield Square Shopping Center off U.S. 220 announced it will close its Summerfield location on April 20. The long-neglected Summerfield Square, formerly owned by ARCO Realty, was recently sold to South

Carolina Development Properties; in January the company also purchased Forest Oaks Shopping Center in southeast Greensboro, which had been vacant since 2007. After Kevin Golden, who along with his wife Wendy owns Golden Antiques & Treasures, received a letter from the new property management company notifying his company of the shopping center’s sale, he said he knew it was likely his rent would increase; he was optimistic, however, that the new owners would make much-needed improvements to the property. “I thought, ‘Wow, if they increase my rent, what am I getting? A new parking lot? The roof not leaking?’ I was

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The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters performed for about 1,100 people at Oak Ridge Military Academy on March 11. The free concert, which lasted over 1 ½ hours, was part of the group’s winter tour, and one of their last stops before heading back to Washington, D.C. For more info on the Sea Chanters, visit www.navyband.navy.mil.

IN THIS ISSUE News in brief........................... 2 Your Questions ....................... 4 A wish come true .................. 5 Biz Notes/ Bits & Pieces ......... 6 Summerfield Town Council ... 8

NCDOT will add a right-turn taper to the northbound lane of N.C. 68 at E. Harrell Road. See story on page 10.

Student Profiles .................... 11 Crime/Incident Report ........ 14 Community Calendar ......... 15 Letters/Opinions .................. 16 Grins & Gripes ...................... 17 Classifieds ............................ 19 Index of Advertisers ............ 23

NEWS in brief

Thieves prey on unlocked cars STOKESDALE/SUMMERFIELD – Following a rash of thefts from unlocked vehicles in Stokesdale and Summerfield, the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is once again reminding northwest-area residents to lock their cars after removing valuables. Deputies investigated the break-ins of two cars, an SUV, a van and a pickup truck on Hunting Court in Stokesdale, all of which occurred between 9 p.m. on March 11 and 6 a.m. on March 12. Items stolen include cash, lottery tickets, medication, a Nintendo Wii game and system, a hat and gloves, a $140 pair of Oakley sunglasses, a RayBan case and a purse. On March 14, between 12:30 and 9 a.m., someone entered three cars,

an SUV and a pickup truck on Patricia Drive in Stokesdale and stole a $600 Nikon camera, an $1,100 Dell Vostro laptop, a $400 Galaxy S4 cell phone, a $99 purse, $30 cash, a lottery ticket, two credit cards and a Target debit card. Four cars parked in a driveway on Carlson Dairy Road in Summerfield were entered sometime between 11 p.m. on March 13 and 10:21 a.m. the following morning. Stolen items include $1,500 worth of CDs, cash, a Bluetooth transmitter, phone charger and medication. “The consistency with all of them was they were unlocked car doors,” said the GCSO spokesperson. “It’s such a lucrative business (for thieves) because people leave so much stuff in their cars, like cash, guns and night deposits.”

NCDOT seeks feedback on draft schedule GUILFORD COUNTY – The N.C. Department of Transportation wants the public’s feedback on its draft 10-year State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which provides the schedule of projects proposed for full or partial funding across the state over the next 10 years. The 2016-2025 Draft STIP is one of the department’s most comprehensive programs ever. The document includes 1,073 projects across all transportation modes and all 100 counties; of these projects, 478 are highway projects, compared to 175 similar projects in the previous 10-year plan. An informal, open-house format meeting for Division 7, which includes Guilford, Rockingham, Orange, Caswell and Alamance counties, will be held on Monday, March 23, in Hillsborough and again on Thursday, March 26, from 4 to

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7 p.m., at the NCDOT Division 7 office at 1584 Yanceyville Street in Greensboro. Attendees will have an opportunity to view an interactive map of projects and a brief video, review project information with NCDOT staff, and provide feedback on the process the department used to develop the Draft STIP. Anyone who cannot attend a session in person can view the materials and submit their comments electronically through engagencdot.mindmixer.com, an online public engagement tool. Citizens will also have the option of participating through a webcast on April 23 during the statewide information session. Webinar details will be posted on both MindMixer and the STI Public Meetings page at www.ncdot.gov/ strategictransportationinvestments/publicmeetings.html.

Developer offers to purchase town-owned land SUMMERFIELD – After several closed sessions to discuss a real estate transaction, the town council’s intentions have been made public. Summerfield Town Manager Scott Whitaker announced at the March 10 council meeting that David Couch, CEO of High Point-based Blueridge Companies, has offered to purchase three town-owned tracts of land along Brookbank Road totaling 25.61 acres, at a purchase price of $160,000. The property was gifted to the town by the Edward M. Armfield Sr. Foundation in 2008 as a condition for agreeing to rezone a 577-acre tract for the Armfield subdivision. The town originally planned to develop it as a community park and name it Armfield Park, but those plans were scrapped when the I-73 route came into focus and the town learned it would bisect Brookbank Road. Three key conditions for selling the former Armfield property were outlined by Whitaker: • The sale includes all three town-owned properties on Brookbank Road. A 12.04-acre tract and a .36-acre tract are on the northern side of the road

and a third tract consisting of 13.21 acres is on the southern side. • The town would have the right to purchase back a specific corridor of the property for future trail use at today’s selling price. Whitaker explained that adjacent to the northern tract is a large new pedestrian tunnel that will go under the new I-73. • The trail corridor will be determined before closing on the property. After discussing the sale conditions, the town council gave consensus for Whitaker to proceed with having a survey done on the property so that trail access can be worked out. Before moving forward with a property sale, the town must advertise a notice of the offer, which includes the property description and terms of the offer; any person wishing to raise the bid may do so within 10 days of the published notice, and must raise the bid by not less than 10 percent of the first $1,000 and 5 percent of the remainder.

road surface have already begun popping up all over our region, with many more to come in the next few months. With safety as its top priority, NCDOT has its patching crews out in full force attacking potholes. DOT urges motorists to pay special attention to the roadway and be on the lookout for potholes that will often appear on the most heavily traveled portion of the road. Potholes are common during winter months when moisture seeps into cracks in the pavement, freezes, expands and then thaws. When the ice expands, it causes the cracks to widen and the asphalt layer to rise. Traffic then loosens the pavement, which eventually creates a pothole. Motorists are encouraged to report potholes on state-maintained roads by calling NCDOT at 1(877) 368-4968, or online at www.ncdot.gov/contact. Click on “County Contacts” on the left of your screen and then choose the county. The email form will be sent to the local NCDOT office.

Be sure to provide as much information as possible about the pothole’s location, including the city or county, road name, nearest intersection, which lane the pothole is in, and its size and depth. If a pothole is in a work zone, the contractor will be notified and is responsible for fixing it. You should contact your local municipality to report a pothole on a road that is not maintained by NCDOT. Potholes within travel lanes of major routes will be first priority. Potholes on shoulders will be less of a priority, as will shallow ones. Since most asphalt plants are not operating during winter months and a more permanent “hot mix” asphalt is not available, crews will use “cold patch,” as well as spray patchers, to fix the holes as an interim treatment. “Cold patch” is a premix that NCDOT stockpiles for winter pothole response. Crews will perform permanent patches with hot mix when it is available, probably later this month.

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Gov. Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency on Feb. 16, and again on Feb. 25, both times in anticipation of severe winter weather in North Carolina.

She added that the State of Emergency declaration is also the first step in seeking federal funds “to help defray

the cost of providing emergency services, clearing debris and repairing any damaged public infrastructure.”

Julia Jarema, communications officer for N.C. Department of Public Safety, wanted to first clarify the two recent declarations. “Gov. McCrory declared a state of emergency early Monday, Feb. 16, in anticipation of the snow and ice storm; it was lifted late in the day on Feb. 17,” said Jarema. “He again declared a state of emergency the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 25, in preparation for the statewide snow storm; it expired at noon on Friday, Feb. 27.” The State of Emergency declaration, which is executed under the Emergency Management Act, gives the governor the ability to mobilize the necessary resources to respond to an existing or potential disaster.

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A wish come true

Grateful for foundation’s wish grant, family prepares to pay it forward by ANNETTE JOYCE

This past January, 13-year-old Lizzie Gold and her family were treated to a Caribbean cruise that showcases Christian artists featured on K-LOVE, a popular contemporary Christian radio station. Wayne and Cathy Gold and their oldest daughter Becca accompanied Lizzie on the cruise and Cathy said from the time the limo picked her family up at their home, they were treated like royalty. The experience, which was designed especially for Lizzie, was made possible through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Lizzie was born in 2001 with hydrocephalus, a medical condition which causes fluid to build up on the brain. "This caused her not to develop properly and causes her to have seizures," explained Cathy. "She doesn't walk, she doesn't talk and she'll require total care her whole life." The Golds found out about Lizzie's condition during a routine ultrasound when Cathy was about 15 weeks pregnant.

"You're going in to see if it's a boy or a girl and suddenly you find out your baby's not normal and you don't know whether she'll live," said Cathy. "The doctor used the term of ‘being smacked in the head with a 2 x 4.’ That's what it was like. We were obviously devastated." Looking back, Cathy considers the foreknowledge a blessing. "It was a gift from God to know ahead of time," she said. "We had five months of preparation and we were ready for it. A lot of people don't get that." Many people who look at Lizzie feel sorry for her, but her family has a different viewpoint, Cathy said. "From Lizzie’s perspective, she doesn't know what she's missing. She'll never suffer loss or a broken heart," said Cathy. "All her needs are met, everyone does everything for her and everyone loves her. She's happy." Being able to go on the K-LOVE cruise made Lizzie even happier. "She was treated like a princess," said Cathy. "She quite seriously had the best week of her entire life." The Make-A-Wish Foundation first

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HOUSE OF STARS In 1985, Don and Noreen Key moved their publishing/mail order business to U.S. 220 in Madison. They also opened a movie memorabilia and gift store that they named House of Stars. The shop offered a large selection of classic movies, posters, T-shirts, statues, records, tapes, books, comics, and many movie star photos… so many, in fact, that they hung on every wall of the store from floor to ceiling.

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Annual bicycle ride will bring cyclists to local roads on March 21 A charity bike ride benefiting the Down Syndrome Network will bring bicyclists to northwest Guilford County on Saturday, March 21. The fifth annual “Rothar Turas” St. Patrick’s Day ride will begin at 10 a.m. at Cycles de Oro on Mill Street in Greensboro, and about 200 riders will travel several different routes through north Greensboro, Summerfield and Stokesdale. Local roads where riders may be

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March 31–April 2, A Walk Through Holy Week A contemplative walk on your own in the Family Life Center. Enter at the education building. Tuesday, March 31 • 9am - 4pm Wednesday, April 1 • 9am - 4pm Holy Thursday, April 2 • 9am -2pm Join us again Thursday evening for an interactive walk where Holy Week comes alive. Walks begin every 10 minutes between 6:30 and 7:30 and last 1 hour (enter at the Family Life Center). April 3, Good Friday worship at 7pm in the sanctuary April 5, Easter Sunday Sunrise service at 6:45am in the cemetery Worship services at 8:15, 9:45 and 11:15am

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March 10 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES  Mayor Tim Sessoms opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. and an opening prayer was led by Linda Southard. The meeting agenda was approved after two revisions.

ANNOUNCEMENTS  Bob Johnson, a retiring member of the Summerfield Public Safety Committee, was presented with a certificate of appreciation for his service on the committee since 2005.  Town Manager Scott Whitaker announced the Founders’ Day festival will be held May 15 and 16 at the athletic park (with the exception of the parade on the morning of Saturday, May 16, which will be along Summerfield Road). Due to inclement weather on Feb. 16 and 24, finance and budget meetings were rescheduled; a revised meeting schedule was printed on the back of the meeting agenda and posted on the town’s website at www. summerfieldgov.com. Sessoms announced there would be another Summerfield Merchants meeting on March 12.

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“Is it set in concrete that this route will go down Summerfield Road, or is U.S. 220 a viable option?” Crawford asked. “And if it is a done deal, are you going to give citizens an opportunity to vote for a referendum to pay for this? Because it will be expensive. I know how these things go – they get momentum and people get their feelings into it …”  Gail Dunham congratulated Town Clerk Valarie Halvorsen for her 8-year anniversary (on March 5) of working with the town. “She has been invaluable in many ways,” Dunham said. “She multi-tasks at an unbelievable level and does things very well.” Regarding donors such as the Armfield Trust, which had given the town property several years ago and asked that the park which was planned on the property be named “Armfield Park,” Dunham said the town needed to treat its donors better if they hoped to raise money in the future. Regarding permitted signage, Dunham said the sign at Golden Antiques was approved several years ago and should not be subject to new rules imposed by the town manager and planner. As for trails, Dunham said the town should secure easements before anyone was paid to design the trail. Also, she said a public hearing should be held to allow input on the trail route.  Paul Voight, a resident of Summerfield Road, spoke of continuous problems he has had with his next-door neighbors, one of whom he claimed had stolen his firewood last year and was later arrested for assault on a female and damage to personal property. Also, renovations had been done on a house next door without securing building permits, Voight said. Mayor Sessoms congratulated Halvorsen on her eight years of employment with the town, as well as on getting caught up on all public records requests. “That’s really big!” he said.

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PUBLIC COMMENTS FY 2015-16 budget  Crawford said the town had $8 million in the bank, and there was no need for a property tax. “And we don’t need excuses for a tax,” he said.  Dunham said a fire department representative stated at the February council meeting that the fire department wasn’t blessed with a lot of money like the town was; since Summerfield has $8 million in reserves, she said she felt many people perceived the town to have a lot of money. Key employees should not spend time driving around looking for sign violations, and big budget items like the trail should move forward only with a referendum voted on by the people, Dunham added. “Referendums can be passed when it’s the right thing and it’s a full and open process,” she said.

COMMITTEE REPORTS The public safety, historic and finance meetings scheduled for February were cancelled due to inclement weather. Trails Committee. Chair Jane Doggett reported the committee met on Feb. 25 and discussed its budget; the committee will meet again on March 25. Founders’ Day. Whitaker reported plans for Founders’ Day are on track. Town council member Alicia Flowers asked him about this year’s theme for Founders’ Day, which is “Proud to be ….” “Proud to be what?” she asked. Whitaker said the committee wanted that to be defined by the participating groups and organizations.

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A&Y Greenway from the pedestrian tunnel under U.S. 220 up to the old railroad bed at the elementary school. The northern part of the route would be the next phase of the trail. After offering a visual of the general path of the southern-section trail route and discussion among council members, Flowers said she wanted the Trails Committee to organize and invite the public to a walk along the

route; Sessoms said it was a little premature to do that at this time, since the route has not yet been designed and finalized.

 5  0 to allow the town manager to work with an MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) representative and Trails and Open Space Committee representative to solicit qualified design firms and return a contract recommendation to Town Council for the design of the southern section of the A&Y Greenway extension. Sessoms thanked the Trails Committee for doing an outstanding job in creating a vision for the trail through Summerfield. Sale of Brookbank properties. Whitaker explained the town had been discussing in closed sessions the sale of three town-owned tracts along Brookbank Road and it was time to make its intentions public. Developer David Couch has offered to purchase

the property, and the town will place a condition on the property sale that it can buy back specific areas for future trail use at the current selling price. Per statutory process, the town must advertise for upset bids. Council gave consensus for Whitaker to proceed with having a survey done on the property and to publish a notice of the offer. (See more details in News Briefs.)

TOWN MANAGER UPDATES  Whitaker said the second entrance road into the athletic park on U.S. 220 has been designed and is waiting for DOT’s review.  The I-73 pedestrian underpass on Brookbank Road has been completed.  Whitaker thanked the town clerk, finance officer and attorney for their help in responding to all public record requests.  A vendor has been selected to oversee the redesign of the town’s website.

MAYOR BUSINESS, UPDATES  Council member Dena Barnes, who represents the town on the Metropolitan Planning Organization, said the MPO will meet next on March 25.

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 Town council member Mike Adams said he, Barnes and council member Dianne Laughlin recently attended a strategic leadership course offered by UNC School of Government and found it to be very valuable. “They started out with this quote by President Dwight Eisenhower: ‘Plans are nothing; planning is everything,’” Adams said.  Sessoms announced that Summerfield Recreation Association would have a fundraising golf tournament on March 20 at Greensboro National Golf Course. After a brief closed session, the meeting adjourned shortly after 8 p.m.

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The people spoke, NCDOT listened More work will be done at N.C. 68/E. Harrell Road intersection by GERRI HUNT OAK RIDGE – While the recently revamped East Harrell/N.C. 68 intersection south of Oak Ridge appears completed, NCDOT is not done. “Technically, the project may still be open … I don’t think we’ve accepted it yet,” said NCDOT Division 7 Engineer Mike Mills. “We’ve had complaints about needing a northbound right-turn lane,” he confirmed. That feedback has prompted DOT to look into the logistics of creating what will be more of a taper than a turn lane.

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STUDENT PROFILES Thanks to the coaches and teachers at Northern and Northwest High Schools for their student recommendations and input, which make it possible to recognize these talented, dedicated students for their accomplishments in academics, athletics and cultural arts. Thanks, too, to the student reporters at Northern and Northwest who helped us compile these profiles. and works hard in orchestra as a violinist. I am so happy to have him in orchestra.”

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Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AP U.S. History Instrument: Violin Extracurricular activities: Ping Pong Club Future plans: Attend college Most admired athlete: (Milwaukee Bucks player) Jabari Parker Favorite athletic team: Duke Blue Devils Favorite food: Cap’n Crunch Favorite band: Coldplay Favorite movie: “Hoosiers” Any siblings? One younger sister and one older brother Best vacation ever: California Years in the northern area: 16 Dream job: Orthopedic surgeon Something not everyone knows about me: “I have torn my ACL three times.” Nickname: “ACL” Orchestra director Sandra Rathbone on Eli Baughan: “Eli Baughan is a wonderful student. He has a terrific sense of humor

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Class: 2D Art Hometown: Asheville Toughest class: AP U.S. History Extracurricular activities: Golf Future plans: College for real estate Most admired athlete: Phil Mickelson, professional golfer Favorite athletic team: Green Bay Packers Favorite food: Sandwiches Favorite band: Fleetwood Mac Favorite movie: “Interstellar” Any siblings? No Best vacation ever: Cruise to the Caribbean Years in the northwest area: Five Dream job: Real estate Something not everyone knows about me: “I’ve broken seven bones.” Visual arts teacher Amber Gray on Caleb Cowan: “Caleb embodies such great character and work ethic. This year, I’ve seen tremendous growth in his talent and ability. Caleb has found his niche of 2D design in our art program, and I know he will continue to excel.”

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Hometown: From Spartanburg, South Carolina; live in Summerfield Instrument: Violin Toughest class: AP Chemistry Extracurricular activities: Beta Club, National Honor Society, swim team and Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra Future plans: Major in exercise science Most admired violinist: Itzhak Perlman Favorite orchestral musical group: The Piano Guys Favorite food: Strawberries Favorite band: Imagine Dragons Favorite movie: “Inception” Any siblings? Three sisters, one older and two younger Best vacation ever: “We went to visit my grandparents in Arizona and saw the Grand Canyon.” Years in the northern area: One and a half

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Role: Tenor, one of a kind Hometown: Oak Ridge Toughest class: Advanced Functioning and Modeling math class Extracurricular activities: Theater outside of school Future plans: Become an actor Most admired athlete: (Carolina Panthers player) Luke Kuechly Favorite athletic team: Carolina Panthers Favorite food: Cheese sandwich from Jimmy John’s Favorite band: Imagine Dragons Favorite movie: “Star Wars” Any siblings? A sister, Jenny Best vacation ever: London Years in the northwest area: 16 Dream job: Actor on “The Office” Something not everyone knows about me: “I am in a band.” Choral director James Ward on Tommy

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started talking with the Gold family about three years ago. Although the nonprofit is known for fulfilling wishes of terminally ill children, it also focuses on children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions such as Lizzie's. Since Lizzie was not able to communicate her wish, it was a challenge to determine what she might like. Though many children pick a trip to Disney World, Cathy said for Lizzie, that would have been “no different than a trip to the mall.” Lizzie loves to swim and always responds to music by clapping and getting excited, so the family felt the K-LOVE cruise was the perfect choice. During the four-day cruise, the family attended shows featuring Christian solo artists and groups such as Casting Crowns, Newsboys, Plumb, Mandisa and Chris August. Lizzie was at every concert, clapping and smiling. "You could see the joy on her face during the concert," said Cathy. Lizzie and her family even got to meet the artist Plumb. "We were at the merchandise area and Plumb was standing there," said Cathy. "She gave Lizzie a big hug and was really nice." Not only did Lizzie have a great

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State-maintained roads are ours, not yours Thank you for the article commemorating Todd Martinez and for providing a forum for the debate over who has the right to travel our (formerly country, now suburban) roadways. It is a black mark on our community that at least three bicyclists have been killed in the past two years in our northwest neighborhoods. As a long-time resident, farmer, bicyclist and jogger, I’m annoyed by drivers who endanger me with illegal passing maneuvers, tailgating, speeding and “drifting” head-on into my lane. I am also offended by those individuals who express their ignorant and self-entitled

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A wonderful night filled with patriotism, memories and honor for our military. Nice to see the place filled to the rafters.  Principal Jill Walsh and our sheriff’s deputies for always keeping our students safe with the car rider line traffic at Summerfield Elementary. We really appreciate your diligence!  Oak Ridge Elementary PTO for putting together a wonderful career fair for the students. Being a parent and participant was a lot of fun.

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 The nice lady in the white Range Rover who stopped and offered assistance during the snow storm on Feb. 25 when I was in the ditch.

 Summerfield Mayor Tim Sessoms for taking time out of his busy schedule to give NGHS “Gary L. Bricker” award students a motivational speech.

 David Wrenn at BiRite in Stokesdale for returning my wallet to me in person after I left it there accidentally. What a wonderful thing to do!

 Oak Ridge Elementary PTO for organizing the wonderful career fair at the school, and the local business community for their strong participation.

 The Sea Chanters for performing at the Oak Ridge Military Academy. What a great event and a wonderful turnout. Thank you, Daryl Duff, for getting them here (and your voice – outstanding!). Thanks to the sponsors, too!

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 Crews Trucking Company for going out of their way to correct an error. The company’s actions to make things right could be a map to follow for any company doing business in Oak Ridge.  Summerfield Town Council for their unanimous vote to move to the next step in the process for an awesome A&Y trail through Summerfield. You rock!  Rich, Rob, Matt and Max at Tire Max in Stokesdale for hosting Girl Scout Troop 41770 and offering the girls some lessons about maintenance and safety. It was a wonderful hands-on learning experience. They loved the goodie bags and snacks too!  Oak Ridge Military Academy for hosting the U.S. Navy’s Sea Chanters.

 Rio Grande in Oak Ridge for furnishing food to the teachers at Stokesdale Elementary. They need to be appreciated for what they do every day.  The man in front of me who stopped on Pleasant Ridge Road (March 16) to help an elderly woman roll her trash can to the curb!

 Senator Richard Burr and Senator Thom Tillis for signing that incredibly illconceived open letter to Iran attempting to derail any nuclear deal. You make me ashamed to be one of your constituents.  The company in Stokesdale that is constantly burning something. Not sure what it is, but it smells awful, and I don’t enjoy smelling it every time I go out in my yard!  Oak Ridge meddlers who would impose an unnecessary and unwanted water system, with its fees, monthly bills, adulterated chemical water and “penalties for violations” .... We need that –

like we need a hole in the head.  Frank Bruno for saying the previous town council didn’t do anything with the Stokesdale town park. Since he’s been in office, they can’t even keep the doggie bags restocked! How are they going to maintain anything else?  The person who stole $1,300 from me while I was working. That money was for my children and the vacation we are taking in less than two weeks.  Republican U.S. senators, including Burr and Tillis, who in an unprecedented act of reckless disrespect sent a letter to the ayatollahs in Iran in an attempt to blow up the fragile negotiations of our own President and Secretary of State.

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constantly spending money band-aiding the unit so we have heat and air conditioning. I thought it might be a good thing.” Things began going downhill, however, when Golden received a letter notifying him that his rent would not only increase, but it would go from just over $3,000 per month to $7,000 per month.

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Greensboro-based Chuck Winfree, an attorney who represents both South Carolina Development Properties and Kotis Properties, the company that recently took over the management of Summerfield Square Shopping Center, confirmed Golden Antiques was the only tenant in the center to receive a letter about a rent increase. “They had the anchor space, so we went to them first,” the attorney said. But Golden said along with the rent increase, he was informed his five-year lease with the former property owner would be converted to a month-tomonth lease. After consideration, he said he communicated through his attorney that he would pay the new rental amount and agree to lease the property on a month-to-month basis. That’s when he said the tables were turned once again. “They wanted me to go month-tomonth, and we would pay more than twice as much rent. I agreed to those terms,” said Golden. “Then the next day, they called back and said ‘No, pay $14,000 for two more months, or be out by March 31.’”

Golden said he opted not to pay the $14,000, and is now taking steps to vacate his Summerfield location. He hopes to move into a new space on Patterson Avenue in Greensboro in the near future. Still, he and Wendy will miss being part of the Summerfield community. “We’re sad to have to leave the community but we really don’t have any choice in the matter,” Wendy said. “We feel sad for our vendors, especially our booth vendors – for some of them, this is a hobby, but others depend on that income. We tried so hard to work something out. We do want the community to know we’re not just shutting down. We will always cherish the memories and the friendships made here in Summerfield.“ As for South Carolina Development Properties, they will seek a new anchor tenant, possibly one known on a national basis, Winfree said. Once a tenant is secured, interior and exterior renovations will get underway. “Any substantial anchor tenant will want the shopping center brought up to standards – it is obviously well below standards,” Winfree acknowledged. “We are going to be sprucing it up quite a bit – a lot of what we do will be dictated by the anchor tenant … I think the market will sell those issues. Any national tenant is going to want the parking lot and other things fixed up.” Though the future anchor tenant is unknown, Winfree said the shopping center’s owner hopes to bring in more retail stores and possibly a restaurant.

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1997 Class C TIOGA MOTOR HOME, 97,000 miles, $10,000. (336) 855-8580.

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER available in

Kids Spring/Summer CONSIGNMENT SALE, Kernersville Wesleyan Church, 930 N. Main Street, Kernersville. Thurs., March 19, 7-9pm; Fri., March 20, 9am-5:30pm; Sat., March 21, 8am-12n – most items 50% off on Sat. For info, please call Jill at (336) 682-0181.

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INDEX Autos for Sale ............................. 19 Employment ................................ 19 Homecare Available .................... 19 Public Notice ............................... 19 Save the Date ........................ 19-20 Home Services ....................... 20-22 Misc. Services.............................. 22 Misc. for Sale .............................. 22 Misc. Wanted ............................. 22 Pets/Animals & Services ............... 22 Real Estate ............................. 22-23

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Saturdays. Assisted living and private resi-

FRONT OFFICE SPECIALIST, Oak Ridge Physical Therapy. Full Time. Reception, scheduling, co-pay collection, insurance verification and front office coordination. Candidate must have excellent customer service, computer skills, and previous medical office experience. Background criminal, drug & financial check will be done. Mail resume to: PO Box 875, Oak Ridge, NC 27310.

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PIZZA MAKER(S) & PIZZA DELIVERY men/ women. We are growing our Greensboro pizzeria/restaurant and we have multiple openings both in our restaurant and for delivery. Email your info to emailrich@aol.com. Part-time and full-time RECEPTIONIST needed. Veterinary experience preferred. Veterinary Hospital of Oak Ridge. Email frontdesk@oakridgevillagevet.com.

Hiring? Place your employment classiﬁed ad online at www.nwobserver.com BE YOUR OWN BOSS Join my Avon team! Karen Saunders, (336) 209-6721, karen371990@yahoo.com. HAIRSTYLIST & NAIL TECH NEEDED at Melda’s Hair Design, Summerﬁeld. 643-7799. OPERATION XCEL TUTOR POSITION Operation Xcel is an after-school program that works with high-risk students to provide them with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in higher education and careers. Tutor position is available at our High Point location. 16 hours per week, 3pm-7pm; 1 hour planning, 3 hours tutoring. Pay commensurate with experience. For more information, visit operationxcel. org. Email resume and cover letter to Kelli at kstokes@operationxcel.org.

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 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF OAK RIDGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town Council and the Planning & Zoning Board of Oak Ridge will hold separate public hearings to consider requests to amend the Ofﬁcial Town of Oak Ridge Zoning Map and Development Ordinance. The Planning & Zoning Board and Town Council may also consider requests for subdivisions and other matters. Any zoning decision of the Oak Ridge Planning & Zoning Board is forwarded as a recommendation to the Oak Ridge Town Council. OAK RIDGE PLANNING/ZONING BOARD, 7 pm on Feb. 26, 2015, at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. OAK RIDGE TOWN COUNCIL, 7 pm on Mar. 5, 2015, at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. NEW BUSINESS – REZONING CASE # RZ-15-01: HI (Heavy Industrial) to CU-LI (Conditional Use-Light Industrial). Located at 2900 Oak Ridge Road, in Oak Ridge Township, Guilford Co. Tax Parcel 0163026, approx. 2.25 acres. Owned by Truliant Federal Credit Union. The property is located in the Scenic Corridor Overlay Zone and the Greensboro (WS-III) Watershed Overlay Zone. All citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard at these meetings. Doug Nodine, Planning & Zoning Board Chair; Ray Combs, Mayor of Oak Ridge.

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Boy Scout Troop 600 Long Leaf PINE NEEDLE FUNDRAISER SALE, Saturday, March 21, 7am-5pm, Highway 150 near BB&T Bank. Bales $5/each, minimum of 10 bales, delivery available. For questions or to order, please email pineneedles@ scoutdude.com. MAKE-A-WISH FUNDRAISER at Gold Standard Fitness in Summerﬁeld, Saturday, March 21, 9-11am. We’ll be “Sweatin’ For Wishes” plus a silent auction, door prizes, items for sale, and more. More info at www. goldstandard4ﬁtness.com or call Cathy at (336) 549-6460.

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One Child’s Voice HOT DOG FUNDRAISER, Saturday, March 21, 11am-3pm, Lowes Foods in Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center. FAIRY GARDEN WORKSHOP, Saturday, March 28, The Garden Outlet, Summerﬁeld. Please call for more info. (336) 643-0898. GRAND OPENING Quirky Finds & Designs, Saturday, March 28, 10am-4pm, 2010 Scalesville Rd., Summerﬁeld. Antiques, local, handmade items, & more!

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BENEFIT DINNER for Oak Level Baptist Church, Sat., March 28, 4-7pm, Oak Level Church gym. Spaghetti dinner, comedy skits, music by Joyful Sounds Northwest Quartet and Oak Level Chorus Team. $10/ adults, $6 kids 6 and under. For more info, call 643-9288.

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers & gas equipment. 689-4167.

GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.

SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE, Affordable, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196.

GRADING / HAULING

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.

 YARD SALE HUGE MOVING SALE, Sat., March 21, 8am-12n, 4209 Maple Tree Court, (Maple Leaf Subdivision), Colfax. Kids’ toys, yard furniture, kitchen and craft items, computer, shelving, ceiling fans, and much more!

 HOME SERVICES CLEANING PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANING Affordable prices, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or seasonal. Free est., satisfaction guaranteed. Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592. MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 937-5231. MAID-2-SHINE. Serving NW area for 10 years. Homes, ofﬁces, move in/out. Detail oriented, prof, bonded, exc. ref. 338-0223. SQUEAKY GREEN CLEANING Now accepting new clients. I have 4 years of professional cleaning experience with reasonable rates and great references. Call Jessica at (336) 580-7788. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

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

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PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, ﬁll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Snow removal, grading/ hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647.

DECORATING

GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING

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.

GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperrooﬁng.com.

CUSTOM REPLACEMENT

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

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

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STEVE’S LAWN CARE Entering my 4th season serving NW Guilford county. Mow, trim, fertilize, pine needles. Quality work at competitive prices. Insured/ no contracts! Call Steve, (336) 264-9082. BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. Buzzer-beater specials through April 15! Pine needles, mulch, weed control, fertilization & mowing. Annual service agreement discount! Buzz, (336) 509-6464. TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? Spring clean up, tree trimming, yard work, seeding and aerating. Honest, reliable & reasonable. (336) 464-5215. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeService.com. TLC LAWN CARE Affordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertilization and weed control. (336) 681-0097. ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING SEYMOUR’S LAWN CARE. Free estimates, Madison. Simon, (336) 314-1068.

HOME REPAIR, LLC

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The Town of Oak Ridge Historic Preservation Commission will hold a HISTORIC MARKER DEDICATION at Linville Chapel, on the campus of Oak Ridge Military Academy, on Tuesday, March 31, at 6pm. After the marker dedication, a building rededication and service will be held inside the chapel. For info, call Oak Ridge Town Hall at 644-7009.

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

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 17-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.

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TRU-GREEN TURF & LANDSCAPE Management. Turf care, landscape maintenance, plant and shrub installation, pinestraw and mulch, mosquito control. Free estimates. (336) 362-6181.

MASONRY

LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.

GreenScapes Mulch & Pine Needles • Tree Cutting Concrete Sidewalks / Driveways Landscaping • Lot / Land Clearing Stump Grinding / Removal Bobcat & Dump Truck Services Leaf Removal • Parking Lot Cleanup

SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. Spring is the perfect time for a new patio! We can help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, drive-

GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS, ﬁreplaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

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GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101. MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154. STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860.

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

Residential & Commercial David & Judy Long, owners

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landscape needs. MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

PREMIER CONSTRUCTION ROOFING Interior sheetrock repair, rotten wood, all painting & carpentry needs. 545-3277 any time.

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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. BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924. JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce 656-0019, cell 382-6905.

2 0 years experience All types of furniture problems

POWER WASHING

Furniture Kare Co.

ALL-PRO POWER WASHING Windows, vinyl, concrete, pool decks, drain jetting. 15% off any cleaning. Fully insured. (336) 402-7726.

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STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. 643-1119. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.

BEK Paint Co. BEKPaintCompany.com

(336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and

Call Tony - office (336) 215-4531 BRAD’S BOBCAT. Snow removal! Mulching, landscaping, concrete work. 362-3647.

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

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PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

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

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

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KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum ﬂoors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469. JLB REMODELING, INC. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Insured. Custom remodeling & additions. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Licensed General Contractor with college degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We specialize in additions, remodels, garages, decks, sunrooms, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free Estimates. Call or email, 399-4894, tripp@trippsmithconstruction.com. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, custom decks, garages, siding, windows, rooﬁng specials. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

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MOBILE WELDING SERVICE Residential, wrought-iron fence & gates, custom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, 362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com.

MATH TUTORING AVAILABLE EOGs, EOCs, SAT, and ACT math. Current Guilford County high school math teacher. Call for details: (919) 932-0425.

CASH for riding lawn mowers needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick up of push mowers, tillers, etc. (336) 689-4167.

Services TM Construction , INC

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Outdoor living | Fire pits | Roof replacements

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

ROOFING 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 662-7980, or visit redrhinoroofing.com. A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, 621-6962. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245. PREMIER ROOFING CONSTRUCTION Insurance specialist, free inspections, residential & commercial. 545-3277 anytime.

 MISC. SERVICES COMPETITIVE CHESS COACH available. Former NC Scholastic Chess Champion. Experience in training players ages 5-18. Call for details: (919) 932-0425. COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.

NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “Completely satisﬁed every time” - Joe in Summerﬁeld. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers & gas equipment. 689-4167.

 MISC. FOR SALE BROYHILL 5-PIECE BEDROOM SUITE, solid wood, excellent quality & condition, King frame, includes mattress & box if needed, $3,000. Troy Bilt push mower, good cond., $150. (336) 587-5167. FARM FRESH EGGS, $2/dozen, Bettini Farm, 2830 Lee’s Chapel Road, Browns Summit (Bryan Park area). (336) 255-2386. YARD EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. Troy Bilt XP yard tractor with 46” mowing deck; Stihl FS 56RC trimmer; 10 cu. ft. dump cart; 2 Scotts speaders. $1,300/all. Call (336) 349-2691, leave message. 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, $80/half cord, delivered and stacked. Call 686-6373.

 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES PET SITTING OAK RIDGE PET SIT SERVICES “Keeping you & your pets on schedule.” Oak Ridge & nearby areas. 7 years exp., insured. Dana Sauber, pet/farm sitter, 482-5785. KPS – KELLY’S PET SERVICES Professional in-home pet sitting. Bonded & insured. Member Pet Sitters International. Pet sitting while you are away, daily walks or runs, play, pet taxi, and more! KPS gives a portion of proﬁts to animal charities. Call, email, or Facebook message for a free consultation: (336) 706-6706, kpsforyourpets@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/kpspets, www.petsit.com/kps.

 REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR RENT, prime location in Stokesdale. Around 1,400 square feet with 3 rooms. Rent negotiable! (336) 669-8334 or 669-8335.

HOMES FOR SALE

Brand new BOWFLEX TREAD CLIMBER TC20, used 3 times, $3,000. (336) 501-4979. ALL NATURAL GRASS-FED BEEF, by the quarter, eighth, or package. 816-3394. FIREWOOD FOR SALE, $75/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615.

 MISC. WANTED LOOKING TO RENT garage/barn/storage space for supplies & parking trailers. (336) 282-3374. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.

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LOVELY SUMMERFIELD HOME in a culde-sac in the Summerwoods subdivision. Within walking distance of Summerfield Elementary and Summerfield Community Park. 3BR, 2.5BA, office, large garage, workshop/storage. $350,000. 643-5600, cell 337-9173.

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OAK RIDGE, 2BR, 2BA, all appliances, hardwoods, very private, includes professional landscaping. Oak Ridge School district. $800/ mo., plus deposit. (336) 314-7010.

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Stokesdale Heating & Air.......................6 Velocity Air ..........................................18

ACCOUNTING By the Book Accounting ...................... 11 Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA .....................15 Kimberly Thacker Accounting..............13 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........15 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ..................10

MEDICAL Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge .............17 Green Valley OB/GYN ...........................5 LeBauer Health Care ...........................18

PET SERVICES Carr Veterinary Hospital ........................7 Northwest Animal Hospital ..................15 Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital.............13 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........15 Westergaard Kennels...........................15

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A New Dawn Realty ............................13 Ann Powell, Allen Tate ...........................9 Bob Brodie Real Estate ........................23 Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams...........23 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway ........23 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ..................23

Oak Ridge Chiropractic .......................16 Summerfield Family Chiropractic ...........8

RETAIL BiRite Food Center ........................12, 13

CHURCHES Oak Ridge United Methodist Church .....7

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Triad Accelerated Preschool ................14

Summer Sacred Arts Camp ................. 11 YMCA of Greensboro ..........................14

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ROADS................................................13

DENTIST Beth Borden, DDS .................................9 5304 Ashbey Lane

8122 E Harrell Road, Oak Ridge Bring your horses and toys! Oak Ridge minifarm on 2.41 acres with 2-car detached garage & wonderful apartment with kitchen, 1 bedroom & full bath! $190,000.

Ramilya Siegel CRS, GRI, SRES, Chairman’s Circle Award ( 336 ) 215.9856

Comfortable country retreat on over an acre. Open plan with lots of flexibility and 3,800+ SF. Master suites up & down. 4BR/4BA, 3-season room, circular drive, rocking-chair porch, deck, hot tub, shed and detached garage. New roof, new baths, new kitchen, new carpet, new paint and more! $368,900

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FUNERAL SERVICES Forbis & Dick, Brooke Chapel ..............13

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES House of Stars .......................................3 New Garden Landscape & Nursery .......3 ProStone, Inc. .......................................5

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 Kayla Wa tson (left) and Jace y Hensley (righ t) took the NW O to Guatemala fo r the 6th grade gr aduation of Kayla’s sp onsor child, Melany.

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 Congratulations to the Triad Elite All-Stars of Oak Ridge for winning the “REWIND” Cheer Competition! The girls took their NWO with them to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to compete at the end of January, and are pictured here with the division and grand champion trophies.