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Finance Committee, which has since worked on developing a line-item budget draft for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. The preliminary budget draft will be released on Thursday, April 7, and will be accessible online at www.summerfieldgov.com. There will be periods for budgetrelated public comments at Summerfield’s monthly town council meeting on April 12, at its Finance Committee meeting on Monday, April 18, at the Tuesday, May 10 town council meeting, and at a special called town council meeting on Tuesday, May 24, when the final budget draft will be
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‘Obey the sign or pay the fine’ NORTH CAROLINA – Studies continue to show that speed is a major cause of injury and fatality on North Carolina roadways. NCDOT reports that in 2015 alone, 23 percent of all fatal crashes in the state were related to speeding, and resulted in 322 speed-related fatalities and 10,658 speed-related injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration considers a crash to be related to speeding if the driver was charged with a speeding-related offense, or if the responding officer indicates the driver was either driving too fast for the road conditions at the time or was exceeding the posted speed limit. The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP)’s annual speed enforcement blitz, launched on March 24, will be in effect through April 3. The intensified enforcement effort against speeding drivers underscores the severity of the problem across our state’s roads. Officers have stepped up enforcement of posted speed limits throughout North Carolina and are ticketing anyone caught speeding. “Many Americans believe they won’t be ticketed if they drive within a ‘buffer
zone’ above the posted speed limit. But now, law enforcement will be targeting and ticketing speeding drivers,” NCDOT said recently in a news release. “Speeding translates to death on our roadways. It greatly reduces a driver’s ability to steer safely around another vehicle, a hazardous object, or an unexpected curve,” confirmed Don Nail, director of the GHSP. “We want to help our state and local law enforcement get out their message, ‘Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine’ to reduce fatalities.”
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Fully 86 percent of all speeding-related traffic fatalities occur on local roads – where the posted speed limits were 55 miles per hour or under. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a crash on a road with a speed limit of 65 mph or greater is more than twice as likely to result in a fatality than a crash on a road with a speed limit of 45 or 50 mph and nearly five times as likely as a crash on a road with a speed limit of 40 mph or below. About 14 percent of the country’s speeding-related fatalities occur on interstate highways each year.
Residents, developers work toward compromise on rezoning NORTHWEST GREENSBORO – Residents of Rambling Road, part of the 82-home Westbrook Village development off Alcorn Road, met with developers Buddy Lyons and Eric Dischinger of LD Rambling Road, LLC on March 23 to express their concerns about a rezoning request scheduled to go before the Guilford County Planning Board on April 13. The
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I have seen a dog on a chain near my neighborhood in Stokesdale. It has no housing to protect it from the elements. I see no food or water bowl. Recently, on a cold day it was trying to sleep on a little scrap of material. As an animal lover, I am concerned. Are there any ways to get someone to check on this dog? First, the Guilford County Board of Commissioners adopted an animal ordinance
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Oakley said. “Town employees are bound by conflict of interest, financial gain, and gifts and favor laws. The employees are also bound by the town’s personnel policy, which covers many of the same areas. Furthermore, many of the town employees are members of professional organizations that require adherence to ethics codes that are stronger than what’s required by law. During my tenure in Oak Ridge, I have only witnessed aboveboard and ethical behavior from all of the elected officials and employees.” This question has probably been asked before, but why are there no traffic lights at the Fleming Road on/off ramps of eastbound Bryan Boulevard? Traffic, especially in the evenings, is very backed up trying to turn left onto Fleming Road. Apparently others have noted this same problem, and we have some good news. Dawn McPherson, a division traffic engineer with NCDOT, informed us that a signal at this location has been approved and funding has been identified. “The signal will be installed by the City of Greensboro once we have entered into a municipal agreement allowing DOT to reimburse the City for the installation costs they have provided to us,” McPherson said.
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March 25 | A resident of Ridge Oaks Drive in Oak Ridge reported that a visitor had his Jeep Compass broken into while it was parked in front of her house. The vehicle was unlocked at the time of the incident, which occurred sometime between 8:30 p.m. on March 24 and 8:30 a.m. on March 25. Various electronics including a GoPro camera, clothes, a toolbox and tools, and skateboards, with a combined value of about $1,075, were stolen from the vehicle.
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March 24 | A resident of N. Church Street in northern Greensboro came home to find that sometime between 9:30 and 11:45 a.m., someone entered her residence by forcing a side window open. Two televisions and cash, with a combined value of $1,650, were stolen.
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THEFT March 19 | The co-manager of Lowes Foods in Oak Ridge Commons reported two males and a female concealed large amounts of over-the-counter medication in their clothing before leaving the store without paying. Total value of the stolen medication was $814.99. March 24 | An employee of Lowes Foods on Church Street in northern Greensboro reported that around 12:10 p.m., an unknown suspect walked out of the store with $306.85 worth of beer that had not been paid for. March 25 | A resident of Leadenhall Road in Oak Ridge reported that North Carolina license plates were stolen from two vehicles parked in his driveway; the incident occurred sometime between 11 p.m. on March 24 and 6 a.m. on March 25.
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Dog lovers take note. The fourth annual Canine Capers is coming to Oak Ridge Town Park on Saturday, April 30. That’s when dogs and their owners converge on the park for a fun-filled event and an opportunity to raise funds for the continued development of Oak Ridge Bark Park. Funds raised from Canine Capers in previous years have been used to place benches in the park and supply water sources. Agility equipment is currently being installed, and will be in place for event attendees to try out. “The Bark Park Committee has spent a great deal of time selecting equipment that will stand up to the weather and will be fun for both owners and their dogs,” says Terry Lannon, Oak Ridge’s director of Parks and Recreation. “We’re adding five separate pieces – a hoop jump, a concrete tunnel, weave poles, adjustable
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This year’s Canine Capers is dedicated to the memory of Liz Tice, long-time Bark Park advocate and dog lover. She’s shown here with her beloved dog, Doodlebug, who now resides with Tice’s daughter, Beth Tunstall.
North Star Bloodhounds Search and Rescue Team will also be returning, and team members will answer questions and demonstrate their dogs’ tracking abilities. The Oak Ridge Lions Club will once again host the dog maze, where dogs run inside the maze, which is bordered by webbed fencing, while their owners run around the outside giving directions. Lions Club president Danny Yanusz jokes that the owners are usually quite exhausted by the ...continued on p. 9
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An evening with “We the People” “We the People” is a critical high school program which strives to educate students about government and promote civic responsibility. For over 20 years, teacher Ray Parrish has led Northwest Guilford High School to become nationally recognized in this program. The team is asking for the community’s support in sending the NWHS “We the People” team to Washington, D.C., where it will represent North Carolina in the national competition at the end of April.
A fund-raising dinner, silent auction and raffle will be held on April 9 at Northwest Guilford High School, 5240 Northwest School Road. Dinner will be from 6 to 8 p.m.; presentations will be made at 8 p.m. and Parrish will give a keynote address at 8:45 p.m. Tickets may be reserved in advance at nwghswethepeeps@gmail.com and will also be available at the door. Cost: $15 per person, $7 per student; children 6 and under attend free.
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Community discussion about trails is needed I enjoy walking trails. I have walked along portions of trails in Summerfield and Greensboro, and more recently the Knight Brown Nature Preserve at Belews Lake. I also walk on local tracks, including the ones at Vulcan Quarry, Stokesdale Elementary School, Stokesdale Town Hall and Oak Ridge Town Park. A friend and I have made trips to Hillsborough and Elkin to see how other communities have incorporated trails into their towns, and we plan to visit more. I’m disappointed that the residents of our town have not been given the opportunity to make decisions about trails. When our mayor realized it might be time to seriously consider trails, he decided we don’t need to call upon our citizens for input in that process. During one town council meeting there was discussion, but many of us thought that was a beginning, not an end. When discussing the elimination of the Trails Committee, along with other committees, I saw that, too, as not the end but as a way to begin a process to see which committees we do need. I understood that former members could reapply
if they were still interested in participating, and that we would welcome new members, with the understanding that there would be various opinions shared. I still hope we can have a community discussion about trails and connectivity in our town. We need to hear from people who want to be involved. Each month prior to our town council meetings, we set aside time for citizen input. We rarely hear from anyone. Contact information for each of us is posted on the town’s website. I know I have heard from very few citizens. We mostly hear from people when they realize something is about to happen that they don’t like, and many times it is too late for anything to be done. I encourage all residents to keep track of what issues their elected representatives are addressing, and to let those representatives know how they feel about those issues. They could also let elected officials know what they see as issues that need to be addressed. Vicki White-Lawrence, STOKESDALE The writer is a member of Stokesdale Town Council.
GCS policies need rethinking Here is just one more view in regards to the male substitute teacher who believes himself to be female. Let me say first that it is completely in this man’s right to live his life as he wishes in his pri-
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just as one’s political, religious or racial views should not come into play in the classroom. With this said, the main question I have is, when did feelings and beliefs in oneself replace fact and reality? Yes, we all have feelings and beliefs, but the fact remains, there are only two sexes, male and female. That is proven through science and if one wishes to claim otherwise, then all sciences and sexual education should be removed from the curriculums in our schools. Also to clarify, the reality is that this man will never be a female, just as a woman can never be a man. Biologically, this is not possible and to teach otherwise is irresponsible. In addition, if this man truly believes himself to be female, why did he first come to the school as a male, using Mr. as part of his name, but the second day, in the same class, come as a female ask-
ing to be called Ms.? Studies in the medical world have proven that the human brain is not fully developed until age 25, yet the GCS policy not only expects their students to accept this man’s feelings over reality, but also to completely understand. How is this possible when many young people are just trying to understand their own sexuality? Let’s take this a bit further regarding male and female bathrooms/locker rooms. Does this man’s belief that he is a female give him the right to enter and disrobe in the girl’s bathroom/locker room without any regard to the safety and privacy of actual females? The same can be said for male bathrooms/ locker rooms. How about the rights of his fellow teachers? GCS needs to rethink its policies for the well-being of all. Mary Wells, OAK RIDGE
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Why I donate blood If you’ve attended Oak Ridge Town Council meetings or read the Northwest Observer’s recaps over the past year, you’ll know I’ve been encouraging everyone who is able to donate blood. Occasionally I have been asked why it’s so important to me. There are many reasons to donate blood, such as each donation can save three lives, there is no substitute for it yet, one in three of us will need blood, and free cookies. But the biggest reason for me is my dad. When I was growing up, my dad would come home a few times a year with a bandage on his arm. Coming from a large family, there was always at least one of us with endless questions – such as, “Why do you have a bandage on your arm, Dad?” even before he sat down. He would answer, “I donated blood.” Which led to more questions, such as, “Why did you do that?”, “How is it done?” and “Does it hurt?” He would enthusiastically answer every time, “To help others,” “The process is very simple,” and “(It hurts) only a pinch
Spring is here and once again vehicle drivers will have to contend with bicyclists and moped riders on the roads. This should not be an issue, since nothing but motorized vehicles such as cars, trucks and motorcycles that can reach a certain
The enthusiasm that my dad showed about donating blood instilled in me that giving blood was in the same category as voting or helping others, something that if you could do you should do. So as soon as I was eligible I donated blood and I have donated blood or platelets as often as I can since. Please donate blood if you are able, and set an example like my dad did. Oak Ridge United Methodist Church has a blood drive the second Monday of every even month; the next one will be April 11. Central Baptist has a blood drive on June 1. You can also contact the Red Cross for other options. Jim Kinneman, OAK RIDGE The writer is a member of Oak Ridge Town Council.
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The law states that bicycles have the right to be on the roads. That is unfortunate, because that does not make it safe, especially when the speed limit is over 35 mph on a two-lane road. Think about it!
I never want to hear of a pedestrian, runner or bicyclist getting hurt – or worse, killed. But these people are putting themselves in harm’s way. What makes them think they are any match for a motorized vehicle that will be traveling at anywhere from 35 mph to 65 mph when they are only doing 10 to 15 mph?
Bicyclists need to find a safer place to ride that was made for bicycling and walking. There are trails, parks and some roads that are wider than normal (Westridge Road and Cornwallis Drive in Greensboro, for example) and are marked with a bicycle lane. Moped riders need to do the same thing. I know some people use these
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presented. The town hopes to adopt its budget for next fiscal year at the June 14 town council meeting. Summerfield has a current operating budget of $1.95 million. The town levies a property tax of 2.75 cents per $100 property valuation, which will likely remain unchanged next fiscal year. At a special called meeting on Feb. 9, Oak Ridge Town Council discussed capital improvement projects and other budget-related items for next fiscal year. The town’s Finance Committee met twice in February and again in March to review the current fiscal year’s $1.3 million line-item budget and discuss budgetrelated needs and committee requests for the 2016-2017 fiscal year.
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presentation. A second opportunity for public comments on the budget will be provided at the June 2 town council meeting, after which the council hopes to approve the budget for next fiscal year.
The meeting centered around the developers’ request to rezone 70.37 acres of property at the end of Rambling Road from RS-40 (minimum lot size of 40,000 square feet) to RS-30 (minimum lot size of 30,000 square feet).
Oak Ridge’s property tax rate of 8.63 cents per $100 property valuation will likely remain unchanged next fiscal year.
Smaller lots would be incompatible with their existing neighborhood, which has average lot sizes of 1.874 acres, residents said. The RS-30 zoning would also allow developers to get more homes on the property than would be possible with RS-40 zoning, thus putting more stress on the water recharge rate and traffic.
Stokesdale Town Council, whose members all serve on the town’s Finance Committee, has also begun working on developing its budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. The committee’s next budget workshop is scheduled on Friday, April 1, 3:15 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. The Town of Stokesdale does not levy a property tax and has a current general fund budget of $365,650. All budget-related meetings are open to the public.
Lyons presented the residents with alternative development plans for the Rambling Road property, one each for RS-40 and RS-30 zoning, and explained his company’s reasons for preferring the RS-30 zoning. Though houses would be built on smaller lots, the positive trade-off, he said, is that lots would be more desirable because instead of them
backing up to each other, many of them would back up to 15 to 20 wooded acres that includes two streams and will remain as undeveloped common space. “Most neighborhoods in Guilford County today have RS-30 zoning – that includes neighborhoods where home values are touching $600,000 and more,” Lyons said. “You can make it a very nice development.” He anticipates lot prices in the Rambling Road neighborhood to begin at $70,000. The developers and residents have met once more since the March 23 meeting. “They had some very valid questions and we answered them,” Lyons said. Between now and the April 13 Planning Board meeting, he said he and Dischinger will work on adding conditions to the rezoning that will ensure the value of the Rambling Road neighborhood. “It is going to be a work in progress, but I feel very good about it” he said.
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A NIGHT OF DISCOVERY, Thurs., April 14, 4:30-7pm, Spring Arbor in Greensboro, 5125 Michaux Road. Vendors, door prizes, refreshments and speakers on a variety of pertinent issues. See display ad on page 6 for all the details.
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HOMECARE AVAILABLE EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER AVAILABLE for senior citizen in the northwest area. Available for weekend hours. References available upon request. Call Pam, (336) 601-8241.
SAVE THE DATE Mt. Zion UMC CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE, Thursday, March 31, 5-7pm; Friday, April 1, 12n-4:30pm and 5-7pm; and Saturday, April 2, 8-11am, 3708 Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale.
NEW! Monthly ANTIQUE AND FLEA MARKET, April 9-10, 8am-3pm, The Stockyard Barn, 23122 S. NC Highway 109, Denton, NC. $1 admission, vendor inquiries welcome. Visit localhoneyantiques.com or call (336) 601-4522. EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, Sat., April 9, 1-5pm, “Free Eco-Fun for Everyone!” Kathleen Clay Edwards library, 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. All free! KITE DAY, Saturday, April 9, 11am-3pm, Bethel United Methodist Church, 8423 Haw River Road, Oak Ridge. Kite flying, bouncy houses, hot dogs, desserts & drinks. Everything is FREE, so invite your neighbors and friends. GEARS & STEERS BIKE RIDE for Hospice, Sunday, April 10, 8am, Summerfield Farms. 25-, 40-, or 62-mile routes to choose from. Visit www.rideforhospicenc.com for info. The ANNUAL MEETING of the Oak Ridge Fire and Rescue Company, Inc. will be held Monday, June 13, 2016 at 7:30pm. The purpose of the meeting will be the election of corporate officers and directors, the presentation of the annual performance and financial reports for the fiscal year ending June 13, 2016 and other business of the corporation. Anyone interested in filing to run for a position will need to contact Gale Long, Administrative Assistant, to obtain and file the appropriate forms. The filing period opens April 14, 2016, and closes May 13, 2016. Anyone desiring to vote at the meeting must be a registered voter in the Oak Ridge Fire District and be listed on the voter registration rolls as maintained by the Guilford County Board of Elections effective as of May 13, 2016. Gale may be contacted at 8325 Linville Road, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 or by telephone at (336) 643-3783.
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MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALES, Saturday, April 2, 7am-1pm, Mulberry Lane, Stokesdale (off Lemons Road). Kids’ outdoor items, boy’s bike, toys, books, laptop table, household & decorative items, clothes and lots of misc.!
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GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. Call (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 office.
AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174.
YARD SALE, Saturday, April 2, 8am-12n, 1808 Wild Fern Drive, Oak Ridge, 27310. Kids’ items, kitchen items, Pampered Chef, wall hangings, bags & more! COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Sat., April 9, 8am, Golden Antiques & Treasures, 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale. $10/space; call (336) 949-4958 to reserve your spot.
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EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture placement. E-mail appeninc@gmail.com or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411.
flOOrinG It’s a CARPET thing! Repairs, restretch, replace. (336) 643-6500. 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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ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.
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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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MAID 2 GLIMMER – Maid Cleaning Premier cleaning service with Amazon Local. Call (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, any and all gas items, tillers, gocarts, ATVs, generators, power washers, grills, chain saws, etc. (336) 689-4167. MAID-2-SHINE. Serving NW area for 10 years. Homes, offices, move in/out. Detail oriented, prof, bonded, exc. ref. 338-0223. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.
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GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522. JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.
GradinG / HaulinG 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.
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HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE. “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 / 643-9609.
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. MOWER TUNE-UP and mower deck repair. Free pick up and delivery within 5 miles of Oak Ridge. Call (336) 880-7498. LAWN EQUIPMENT SERVICE Located in Oak Ridge. Free pick up and delivery. Tune up, preventive or rebuild on all lawn service/yard equipment. Commercial or residential. Call or text Rick, (336) 501-8681. APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.
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. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, grading, brush/tree removal, food plots and more! (336) 207-6632. BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS LLC. Mulching, landscaping, pine needles/straw, gravel, concrete work. (336) 362-3647.
BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SRVS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways. (336) 362-3647. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035.
lawn carE / landScapinG ORTIZ LANDSCAPING – Complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981. TLC LAWN CARE Affordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertilization and weed control. (336) 681-0097. 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.
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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.
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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PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.
BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing specials, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. 362-6343.
A-LIST LAWN CARE Call for a free estimate. Licensed & insured. (336) 609-7013.
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ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157.
BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.
ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.
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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. 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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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.
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JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Office 656-0019, cell 382-6905.
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.
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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.
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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ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981. OAK RIDGE SOLUTIONS. General Installation/restoration. Flooring, painting, pressure washing, sheet rock, roofing, plumbing, windows, bathrooms. Call/text (336) 500-3916.
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ROOFING 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. 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. 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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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.
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mons. (336) 643-0068. SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470. 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. WILL PICK UP most appliances, metal and elec. items, for a small fee. (336) 689-4167.
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HOMES FOR RENT STOKESDALE, 3BR, 2.5BA, 2,200 sq. ft.,
FABRIC NEEDED for Sew to Sow Ministry to make dresses for girls in Kenya. Cotton fabrics work best, any amount. Also need buttons, ribbon, lace trimming, elastic and thread. Call Beth, (336) 644-8155.
month. Call (336) 501-2430.
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. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.
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American-made Brunswick POOL TABLE with 10-piece Billiard set and leather cover. Must have movers who can disassemble. $2,200. (336) 662-3815.
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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
7702 Sorrel Run Court New listing! Fresh paint and carpet; move-in ready! 2,375 SF, 3BR/2.5BA plus sunroom. Over an acre with flowering trees and located on cul-de-sac. Summerfield Elementary, Northern Middle & High.
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yard, yard maint. incl. No pets. $1,500/mo. (336) 215-7958. 1,100+ sq. ft., 3BR, 2BA RANCH, vaulted ceiling in master BR, liv. rm. & kitchen. Lo-
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Stokesdale Heating & Air.....................16 Velocity Air, Inc. ....................................4
ACCOUNTING
By the Book Accounting .....................15 Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA ....................15 Kimberly Thacker Accounting .............15 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........15
ART & DANCE
Destination Arts ..................................13
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ..................18 Prestige Car Wash ..............................13
BUILDING & REMODELING
Dream Kitchen Builders, LLC ................5 On-Target Construction Service ..........21 TM Construction Service ....................21
HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNING
Great Clips .........................................12 POSH Hair Studio ...............................15
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Ageless in the Triad Med Spa .............10 Alpha Weight Loss ................................6 SNAP Fitness ......................................14
HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES BEK Paint Company ...........................21 Furniture Medic ..................................21 House of Stars ....................................15 Marshall Stone ...................................21 New Garden Landscape & Nursery ......5 New Garden Select ..............................9 Old School Home Repair ....................20 ProStone, Inc. ..................................... 11 Southern States .............................Insert Stokesdale Storage .............................22
INSURANCE Gladwell Insurance Agency ................. 11
LEGAL SERVICES Attorney Bill Barbour ............................8 Scott Tippett Law ...............................14
Forsyth Pediatrics ...............................13 LeBauer Healthcare ...........................17 Northwest Family Medicine ................ 11 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ...............12 Summerfield Family Eye Care .............15
MISCELLANEOUS
Downtown Greensboro .........................3
ORTHODONTIC CARE
Olmsted Orthodontics ........................12
PET SERVICES
Bark-N-Barber ....................................22 Beacon Suites Pet Resort ......................8 Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ..................9 Critter Company ...................................7 King’s Crossing Animal Hospital ...........7 KPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ...................15 Northwest Animal Hospital ....................9 Oak Ridge Animal Hospital ..................9
Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........15 Westergaard Kennels.............................8
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A New Dawn Realty ...........................22 Angie Wilkie, Allen Tate ......................17 David Nishan, McLean Mortgage .........4 Dede Cunningham, Keller Williams ....16 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ...............22 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway .......22 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ..................22
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Bi-Rite Food Center ..............................2 Carpets By Direct, Inc. ........................23 Priba Furniture & Interiors ...................24
RESTAURANTS
Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ..............12 New York China Restaurant ..................5 Rio Grande Mexican Grill ...................13
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*Previous purchases and fine art excluded from this sale. All sales final • No exchanges • No refunds • No cancellations
Special Financing Available With Fast On-Site Approval Cash or Credit Card Only Bring your truck and blankets and we’ll help you load your treasure!
Visit our Website’s Clearance Section for a Partial List of Pre-Market Spring Cleaning Sale Items 210 Stage Coach Trail, Greensboro Weekdays 9 - 6, Sat 9 -5, Sun 1-5 (336) 855-9034 • www.pribafurniture.com