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And the Order of the Long Leaf Pine goes to … Thinking her husband would be surprised at being presented with the award, Dena Barnes got a surprise herself when she was also presented with the award by PATTI STOKES GUILFORD COUNTY – Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes and his wife Dena got a surprise recognition on March 31 when Gov. Pat McCrory presented them each with one of the highest honors the governor can bestow on a North Carolina citizen, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. This is the first
time in the state’s history that a husband and wife have received the award that recognizes North Carolinians who have demonstrated exemplary service or made an exceptional contribution to the state or their communities. “BJ’s dedication to the State of North Carolina and the people of Guilford County should not go unnoticed,” said McCrory in a press release. “His service has been truly incredible and I am lucky to call him not only a colleague, but a friend as well.” Sheriff Barnes, the longest-serving sheriff in Guilford County’s history, was first elected as sheriff in 1994. He oversees about 650 people employed by the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, the operations of two jails and
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(Left to right) U.S. Congressman Mark Walker joins N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory in presenting Dena Barnes and Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes with Order of the Long Leaf Pine awards on March 31.
a prison farm, and is responsible for ensuring the safety of over 500,000 Guilford County residents. During Sheriff Barnes’ 21 years in office, the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office
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Traffic changes on horizon for NWHS
An expanded student parking lot, median and roundabout are planned to reduce congestion and accidents by GERRI HUNT
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A roundabout at the main entrance of NWHS is expected to relieve rush-hour congestion and help drivers maneuver in and out of the school and the neighborhood across the street.
NW GUILFORD – Construction will begin this summer on Northwest School Road to improve traffic flow in and around the high school’s campus.
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Following a messy winter, construction is starting up again on the I-73 connector, shown here looking southeast from Alcorn Road near the Oak Ridge town line.
NORTHWEST GUILFORD – Construction zones across northwest Guilford County have woken up after an icy, snowy winter. A lot of I-73 work has been happening on the taxiway bridge at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, but progress elsewhere may be harder to spot. “February was a bad month and not a lot was done,” said Brian Smith, NCDOT resident engineer for the I-73 connector project. “Up until this point, not a whole lot has changed, but you’ll
start seeing changes soon.” Flatiron Construction and Blythe Development Co., which are jointly handling the $176.5-million project, have their crews doing grading work at Alcorn Road on the southwest edge of Oak Ridge, where Alcorn will be elevated over I-73. “When you’re on Alcorn, you won’t have to stop… you’ll be able to just drive over I-73,” said Smith.
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Over the past several weeks I have noticed that the construction vehicles for the new highway in Summerfield are leaving large chunks of dirt and debris on Brookbank Road. Do the contractors have some responsibility to keep the road free and clear of debris for the general public? Yes. NCDOT Highway Division 7 engineer Mike Mills says construction sites should have a rock pad for trucks to drive over that removes mud from the wheels before the trucks roll into the street.
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A rock pad (above) is in place to remove mud from tires before heavy equipment drives onto Brookbank Road at this construction site in Summerfield. Brookbank will be rerouted as construction for the I-73 connector continues.
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Since DOT administers the construction contracts, not to mention overseeing road maintenance, DOT is ultimately responsible for keeping the roads clear, whether they are littered with dirt from construction, limbs from tree-trimming operations or a dead animal. “If someone is tracking mud on the road, which is against the law, we can make them go clean it up,” says Mills. “Mud sometimes gets a thin film and can be as slick as ice … I’ve seen cars overturn on mud.” On March 5, Mills said DOT will take steps to make sure Brookbank Road stays clean. The construction underway there is related to Brookbank Road being shifted, and construction for the I-73 connector that runs from N.C. 68 to U.S. 220.
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Sign work to begin April 2 N.C. Department of Transportation contractors will be conducting cyclical maintenance work on approximately 60 overhead Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) across Guilford, Forsyth, Davidson, Rowan, Randolph and Alamance counties. NCDOT reminds motorists to watch signs for construction information, stay alert and obey the posted speed limit. Work will be performed daily, with the exception of the holidays, from around 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting on Thursday, April 2, and is expected to be completed by Tuesday, June 30, weather permitting.
In order to complete the required maintenance, various lane and shoulder closures will need to take place along some of the busiest stretches of highway around the Triad including: I-40, I-85, I-73, U.S. 52, I-40 Business, I-85 Business, I-840, U.S. 421, U.S. 29, U.S. 220 and University Parkway. For real-time travel information at any time, call 511, visit the Traveler Services section of the NCDOT website or follow NCDOT on Twitter. You can also access NCDOT Mobile, a version of the NCDOT website especially for mobile devices. Visit m.ncdot.gov from your mobile browser.
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An area at the front entrance of Northwest Middle School has been cordoned off, as maintenance crews replace single doors with double doors. Principal Rich Thomae says all exterior doors are being replaced “as part of a new safety plan” by Guilford County Schools. The entrance doors at NWMS date back to 1968; Thomae says he also hopes to have a phone and buzzer system installed as an extra security measure.
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gestion during peak periods of traffic,” said Thomas L. Griffis Jr., design services manager with the Guilford County Schools Facility & Construction Department. “There had [also] been wrecks, mainly from cars trying to make left turns onto Northwest School Road,” he continued. NWHS Principal Ralph Kitley agreed. “Last fall we had a bad wreck and the car was totaled … it was a student leaving an after-school activity, around 9 or 10 p.m.,” he said. After GCS had a company conduct a traffic study and present a solution, engineers working with GCS took their plans to DOT. Kitley said representatives from GCS and DOT approached him in mid-January and gave him the plan for rerouting the flow of traffic in and around the school. “They found that [a new traffic flow] plan would make the road safer,” said Kitley. “We’ve had some bad accidents at the (school’s) entrance, especially at night. Visibility is tough and people speed down the road.” The $1.16 million project will include the installation of a traffic circle at the main entrance. “The roundabout’s purpose is to slow down traffic; it will be big enough to be the main entrance and exit for buses,” said Kitley.
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What is currently a two-lane exit used mainly for parents dropping off or picking up students just south of the main entrance will turn into an entrance and exit solely for parents. From either direction on Northwest School Road, they will enter, then loop around the back parking lot before letting students get into or out of the vehicle.
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But a median in the roadway will prevent parents from making a left turn as they exit onto Northwest School Road. “It will force them [to the north] and they will use the roundabout to turn around [and head south] if they need to,” said Kitley. “Right now, we have people making U-turns at the entrance, down at Bunch Road, all over the place. This will help organize that traffic flow better.” The back parking lot will have 73 extra parking spaces. It will be separated by barriers, with one area – where parents will loop around – designated for faculty, staff and visitors. The other area will be for NWHS juniors, who will have their parking lot expanded. Juniors will use the main entrance/ exit by the tennis courts, as will seniors and staff members who park in the large lot. “We realize that’s our most vulnerable area with all the student drivers, so we have staff there directing traffic, letting cars in and out,” said Kitley. Next door, at Northwest Middle School, a northbound right-turn lane will be added. “That will keep some cars off the road,” said Kitley. “Right now, people are using the center lane to pass them.” Though he feels the changes will bring many positives, Kitley said he’s not certain of the roundabout. “I just don’t know. I love the parking [in the back lot], I love that they’re keeping the parents separate from the student drivers, I love not having another intersection down there [where parents exit],” he said. “But for Northwest School Road, that remains to be seen. I have no idea what the effect will be from having a roundabout.”
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For local Oak Ridge Elementary alumni, it must be a nostalgic walk down Memory Lane to recall the smell of freshbaked bread and “school soup” wafting from the cinder block cafeteria, long since demolished. Standing sentinel over the cafeteria and covered walkway was the tall, gray metal water tower, long a community fixture. More than a few oldsters (once youngsters) may recall sneaky attempts to ascend to its dizzying height.
to progress several years ago, and many who grew up with it still mourn its loss. In distant summers, when it hosted local softball teams, the large, rambling structure with its chicken wire safety net was a social hub for our small community (no doubt, many boy-girl romances had their beginnings in the weathered wood bleachers). In my own hometown there are many well-remembered structures that long ago “bit the dust.” Each glaring absence is much like the vacancy from a missing tooth that you keep probing with your tongue, only to find an empty hole. The red-brick, white-columned Caswell County Home, standing for as long as I can recall in close proximity to our farm, is today only a wistful recollection. Once a haven for those who were destitute and without families, over the years countless of those unfortunates became our own family’s trusted friends. Each time I ride by the plot of land where the balconied building stood, I still search, in my imagination, with the hope I will find it still exists. Alas, a modern business long ago replaced the familiar red-brick icon.
The vintage grandstand at the elementary school’s ball fields fell prey
Just recently, another portion of the town of my birth was taken down – the
I suppose we have all seen old buildings and other numerous edifices crumble to the ground, whether helped along by a bulldozer or just “nature happening.” Not a native of Oak Ridge, but one who has lived here since 1969, I have seen the demise of some local icons that my eyes still look for unconsciously. I miss the tobacco barn that sat in a field of the golden leaf until it morphed into our shopping center, “The Commons.” Before CVS came to fill the corner of the intersection of Highways 68 and 150, a quaint and homey white house was situated there; it was originally owned by Colonel T.O. Wright of the Oak Ridge Military Academy. I miss that too – and the little yellow house that was situated at the corner of Linville and N.C. 68, graced by a dogwood tree that in spring burst out in both white and pink flowers.
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In a recent visit to familiar byways around my hometown, it was with sadness I observed once-occupied dwellings now decrepit and overgrown with weeds and vines. Regretful thoughts creep in of how they were in past years, filled with grown-ups, laughter and children; all have left, or passed away. Often, where a house once stood tall and proud, only a chimney or a fallen down heap of wood and mortar remain.
historic old Ford building and another building that once housed Pope’s “Five and Ten.” Many of us worked our first job at the “dime store” on weekends as teenagers. I can still hear the loud, distinctive “ka-ching!” as a purchase was rung up on the old-timey cash registers. How quickly comes to mind the candy counter with its glass partitions filled with sugared orange slices, chocolate-covered creme drops, jelly beans and coconut balls. It took some concentration and finesse to measure out the desired amount for customers with a sweet tooth, using a small, dented scoop and a tired, dubious scale. Musty upstairs offices only accessible by creaking dark stairs were once occupied by Johnny Kelly’s beauty shop. There I first observed fashionable town ladies receiving permanents in their hair via a monstrous machine that looked as if it had landed from outer space. The countless electrical cords hooked to curlers in feminine tresses caused me to wonder why no one was electrocuted!
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In the springtime, it is easy to find along country roads evidence of where someone, in distant time, abode and raised a family. With the physical dwelling long gone, the only reminders may be scatterings of daffodils blooming randomly in an abandoned field – sure evidence they were planted lovingly long ago, perhaps by some farm wife who may have come to the area as a bride. The first few lines of Robert Frost’s hauntingly beautiful poem, “Ghost House,” describe a fallen-in structure whose boards and beams in yesteryear were vibrant with life. “I dwell in a lonely house I know, That vanished many a summer ago, And left no trace but the cellar walls, And a cellar in which the daylight falls, And the purple-stemmed wild raspberries grow”…. Time moves on and people and things comfortable and familiar disappear from the scene as life evolves. “The way it was,” however, can (if we nurture it) remain forever a cherished memory in the heart and mind.
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During the winter, the Garners’ sheep dine on hay.
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Still, she believes each sheep has a unique personality. Take Caroline, for example, whom Monica refers to as the “rogue” sheep because of her escape artist tendencies. She’s the reason the Garners replaced their electric fence with a wooden slat fence backed with wire. And Monica has a soft spot for Dory, a good but somewhat neurotic mother who worries over her babies until she turns them into “brats.” Defying stereotype, Dory seems to enjoy being petted.
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When dealing with sheep, the winter months are the most labor intensive. With the lack of green grass, the sheep require more feeding; Monica feeds them hay twice a day. “They’re very picky with how they eat and they waste a lot of the hay,” she said. “They pick through the best stuff, leave the other and don’t go back.” Winter also brings lambing season. That’s when the ewes all give birth to their babies. “Lambing season is tough,” said Monica. “We started out [thinking] that this was all going to be natural. We’d stand back and let them do it.” But things don’t always go according to plan. “In one of the books, there’s a list of all the rare things that can happen – and all of them have happened to us,” said Monica. Originally, Trevor was on hand to help with the birthing process when things got difficult. But there came a time when Monica found herself on her own. Her first time going solo, Monica had to “pull” a baby which appeared to be dead. She’d seen YouTube videos and read books about birthing sheep. Instinct took over and she whipped the lifeless lamb in the air a couple of times, then laid it down for the mother. To Monica’s delight and amazement, the lamb started breathing and was fine. Another problematic birth involved a ewe with quadruplets. Being a multiple birth, the lambs were unusually small. Monica had to carefully and patiently untangle the tiny legs and get the babies out. Though one lamb didn’t survive, the other three lived. The mother nursed two of them and Monica successfully bottle fed the other one. As to Monica’s role as shepherdess, she said it has given her a sense of accomplishment and taught her patience. It’s also given her boys an education in farm life that they wouldn’t have gotten otherwise.
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Nat’l Merit Scholarship finalists Three Northern Guilford High School seniors have advanced to the finalist standings in the National Merit Scholarship Program. All three students are residents of Summerfield. Zachary Bellows is an active member of the student council and Bellows has served as treasurer, historian and secretary the past three years; he has also served the community through various school and church outreach programs. In his freshman year, Zachary earned his Eagle Scout Award. Zachary has taken eight AP classes and has received two perfect ACT scores. He will head to Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, next year to study engineering or pre-med. Jacob Hayworth has represented his peers as class secretary and treasurer. A member of the National Technical Honor Society, he has certifications in CompTIA A+, Net+, and Autodesk AutoCAD. Jacob has participated in the IBM Master the Mainframe Competition and is a Part 1 winner. He has taken 10 AP classes and
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by L.A. LOGAN NORTHWEST GUILFORD – Experience and lineup balance have fourth-year coach Teresa Fister excited about her Northwest Guilford High School varsity softball team. “Last season the girls did extremely well in the postseason, so that has positively affected their goals for this season,” said Fister, whose team has opened the season 4-2 overall and 2-0 in conference. “They
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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.
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BONNIE BLACKWELL, junior Class: Theatre IV Role: Actress Hometown: Summerfield Toughest class: AP Environmental Science Extracurricular activities: Glee Club and voice lessons Future plans: Go to a classical music conservatory to study opera Most admired Broadway actor: Josh Young Favorite musical: “Amazing Grace: A New Musical” Favorite food: Italian with lots of cheese Favorite musician: Jeremy Jordan (actor and singer) Favorite movie: “Austenland” Any siblings? Two sisters, Maggie and Audrey Best vacation ever: New York City Years in the northern area: Four Dream job: Leading soprano for an opera company Something not everyone knows about me: “Italian is my favorite language to sing in.” Nickname: “BonBon” Drama teacher Meredith Stephens on Bonnie Blackwell: “Bonnie is like an electrical surge of energy in the drama classroom. Her enthusiasm is contagious as she encourages others to take risks and be fearless. Besides her obvious talent, what amazes me most about Bonnie is that she is as constant as the North Star. I know I
can expect her to give 110 percent every day. Bonnie seeks opportunities outside the classroom, as well, applying for programs at the School of the Arts and entering national script writing competitions. Bonnie recently won first place in Northern’s English-Speaking Union Shakespeare Competition and advanced to the Branch competition at UNC-G on March 7.”
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ELI GRAVITT, senior
Class: Theatre Role: Actor, writer and filmmaker Hometown: Summerfield Toughest class: Honors Pre-Calculus Extracurricular activities: Spanish Club, Beta Club, National Honor Society and Ultimate Frisbee Future plans: Go to UNC-Wilmington for film studies Most admired filmmakers: The Coen Brothers (Joel David Coen and Ethan Jesse Coen) Favorite athletic team: Virginia Cavaliers Favorite food: Hamburgers Favorite band: (Indie rock band) Neutral Milk Hotel Favorite movie: “No Country for Old Men” Any siblings? One sister, Kate Best vacation ever: “Went to New York as a kid, but I don’t remember much.” Years in the northern area: 18 Dream job: Professional filmmaker Something not everyone knows about me: “I didn’t know how to tie my shoes
until I was 12.” Drama teacher Meredith Stephens on Eli Gravitt: “Eli is a very strong drama student, always thinking one step ahead and always ready to try something new. He also excels in the English classroom, showing great promise in the annual Poetry Out Loud competitions. Eli continues to be a creative influence among his peers, encouraging others to make bold choices.”
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Hometown: Oak Ridge Toughest class: AP Calculus AB Extracurricular activities: Cross country, journalism and National Honor Society Future plans: Go to Illinois Tech to play lacrosse Most admired athlete: Rob Pannell (professional lacrosse player)
Favorite athletic team: New England Patriots Favorite food: Trail mix Favorite band: (Rock duo) The Black Keys Favorite movie: “The Grand Budapest Hotel” Any siblings? Two sisters Best vacation ever: A family reunion in Orlando last summer Years in the northwest area: 17 Dream job: Architect Something not everyone knows about me: “I’m afraid of losing my teeth.” Nickname: “Colbs” Role on the team: Attack Pre-game rituals: Praying with the team and listening to “Renegade” by Styx Coach Kaitlin Brown on Sarah Colby: “Sarah is a four-year starter, senior captain and lead goal scorer for the 2015 Vikings. Sarah has worked very hard during her high school academic and lacrosse career to achieve great grades and lacrosse skills. She is a leader both on and off the field.”
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Teens face charges after hanging out in vacant home OAK RIDGE – Early Tuesday evening, March 24, an Oak Ridge man was alerted by neighbors of his late grandmother that kids were hanging out in her vacant home on N.C. 68 at Haw River Road. They had entered through the back door. “He (the grandson) called 911 and headed over there in his truck,” said Guilford County Sheriff’s Lt. Chad Sibert. The grandson spotted bikes and skateboards behind the home, and saw four teenagers across the street leaving the BP station. When he approached them, “they scattered and headed up Haw River
Road,” said Sibert. The grandson called some friends to help look for the suspects, and deputies arrived and set up a search perimeter. Deputies caught up with two boys, ages 15 and 16, on Haw River Road; both boys and the other two suspects, later identified as another 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, all live in the same Oak Ridge neighborhood. “The kids had been using the empty house as a hangout for the last couple of months,” said Sibert. “They weren’t in there to take anything.”
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Investigators found minor damage in the old home, which had been completely remodeled. “They had burned tea light candles on the kitchen counter and damaged it, burned a hardcover book in the kitchen sink, and used the toilet,” said Sibert. Damages are estimated at $430, which
includes the back door. Deputies charged the two 16-year-old boys with misdemeanor breaking and entering, and injury to real property. The parents of the 15-year-old boy and of the 14-year-old girl were advised that juvenile petitions would be filed for misdemeanor breaking and entering.
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March 25 | An 18-year-old male student was suspended from Northwest High School and charged with assault and battery for allegedly assaulting another 18-year-old student. March 28 | A resident of Beeson Road in Oak Ridge reported being the victim of an assault on a female. The incident occurred as part of a dispute between roommates. The victim reported no injuries and declined to pursue charges.
BREAKING AND ENTERING March 23 | A resident of Golden Acres Road in Oak Ridge reported being at home when someone broke in. The victim recognized the suspect as the son of the home’s previous owners. An arrest warrant was issued for the 21-year-old resident of Moss Creek Drive in Greensboro, who faces a charge of misdemeanor breaking and entering. March 24 | A resident of Yvonne Court in Kernersville reported that someone entered his unlocked pickup truck in his driveway sometime between midnight on
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BURGLARY March 26 | A resident of Horseshoe Bend Court in Summerfield reported that someone entered the victim’s garage and a vehicle parked there, sometime between 2 and 7:22 a.m. The suspect stole several items, which were later found scattered in a neighbor’s yard. A $20 gray nylon handbag was not recovered.
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won the Spirit Award for enthusiasm, sportsmanship and willingness to help others. The varsity team will compete at the state tournament at North Carolina State University in Raleigh on April 24 and 25. The Science Olympiad team is led by advisors Dr. Sandra Strubinger, Dwanda Hairston and Michael Conine.
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CRIME/INCIDENT REPORT in Oak Ridge reported a known suspect used photos of the victim from the victim’s Facebook account on another Facebook account, created under an alias. March 24 | A resident of Fallen Oak Road in northern Greensboro reported she and her husband were notified by the IRS that someone had filed a 2014 tax return in their names. March 25 | A resident of Cicero Road in northwest Greensboro reported that when she and her husband attempted to file their 2014 federal tax returns, they were advised that someone had already used their information to file a return. March 26 | A resident of Ribier Drive in Kernersville reported that his tax return was rejected by the IRS because his Social Security number had been used on another 2014 tax filing. March 28 | A resident of Dorsett Downs Drive in Stokesdale reported an unknown suspect used the victim’s Social Security number to open two credit card ac-
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THEFT March 22 | The owner of a rental house on Oak Arbor Road in northern Greensboro reported that sometime between March 11 and March 23, someone he knows stole a $650 American Standard air conditioner from outside the rental house. March 24 | A resident of Oak Ridge Road in Summerfield reported that sometime between March 22 and March 23, someone stole a $300 John Deere LX188 riding mower, which was unsecured in the back yard next to the garage. March 25 | A resident of North Church Street in northwest Greensboro reported that sometime between March 22 and March 25 someone stole a $600 red and black Briggs and Stratton 55-kilowatt generator and a $50 drop cord, which were unsecured in his side yard.
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March 29 | A resident of Crabtree Valley Court in northwest Greensboro reported that an unknown suspect removed a $1,500 utility trailer from the victim’s driveway. The trailer is described as a 6½-by-12-foot, single-axle trailer with a high tailgate/ramp. It is black, rusty, and has red pin stripes and white spoke wheels. The trailer was loaded with scrap cabinets and other material. March 30 | A resident of Blackmoor Drive in Kernersville reported that someone removed the license plate from his pickup truck while it was parked at Oak Ridge Commons shopping center in Oak Ridge.
MISCELLANEOUS March 25 | A resident of Benbow-Merrill Road in Oak Ridge reported being the victim of communicating threats after an argument with someone who owed him money. The victim reported that the suspect threatened him and stomped the hood of his car, causing $200 in damage. Warrants were advised. March 28 | A resident of Gumwood Road in Oak Ridge reported being the victim of harassing phone calls. A known suspect has been sending the victim, her boyfriend, and her daughter unwanted texts and Facebook messages. Warrants were advised.
GRINS and GRIPES Delighted or dismayed by something in your community? Share your thoughts in
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Bruno; the reader who submitted the gripe said Bruno had “stated that the disc golf course at Stokesdale Town Park is going to be replaced because it is not used often.” What Bruno said in the article in the March 13-19 issue with the headline “Council considers improvements to town park” was: “... a hard court for multiple uses would make perfect sense instead of a disc golf course. People would use it.” On a side note, before making any significant changes to park features, the entire Town Council would vote on it; if you have opinions about what you’d like to see added to or changed at the town park (or not changed), contact the council members, whose phone numbers and email addresses are listed at www.stokesdale.org, or call (336) 643-4011.
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GRINS to... The Northwest Observer reader who recommended 99Bucks Cleaning Service. Kevin was prompt, reasonably priced, and did a great job on our windows and gutters. I always check the NWO for news and services in the northwest area! Val Lepko, Community Lutheran Church’s music director. What an amazing job you do! Music is one of our church’s greatest ornaments. Thank you for putting your heart, soul and smile in every service every week. Fourth-grader Ryan Altizer for his courage and determination to fight cancer and enjoy playing basketball, and grins to the ORYA basketball team and coaches who have supported him. Stokesdale Fire Department for their great BBQ dinner. Great BBQ, slaw, dessert, and most importantly, the best hush puppies in North Carolina. Way to go Scott! Superior Wash of Oak Ridge for doing
a great job on my park home at Belews Lake. Excellent work and fair prices. The Northwest Observer. Picked up my first copy at Lowes Foods and saw a “Tractor for Hire” ad. Called and the service was great! Mr. Loggins does an exceptional job! Northwest High School alum Michael Pelehach for teaching his students in Bulgaria to set big goals, then work hard to achieve them.
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS “I’m not the loudest person,” said Langston, “I lead by example.”
Fister played softball for Northwest and pitched collegiately at Appalachian State University. She and her coaching staff stress the importance of each girl contributing to the team’s success. “We talk about positive self-talk, controlling the controllable, attitude and effort,” said Fister. “If we fail at the plate, we do not dwell on what we did, but we immediately focus on what we are going to do next. “These girls are expected to give 100 percent.” And that is just the beginning of having a winner’s mentality. “Coach Fister sends us motivational quotes before each game,” said Langston.
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The team has bought into Fister’s philosophies as it continues to strive for excellence on and off the field. “Our No. 1 priority is to teach these young ladies life lessons,” said Fister. “As a coaching staff, we use this platform of softball to help our players deal with challenges.” The only challenge the girls seem to have a problem with right now comes during the pregame warm-up. “We’re all really bad dancers,” said Langston. “We all think we’re good. We’re all awful. That’s a fun fact.”
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Of her husband, Dena said she couldn’t recall all of the boards and commissions he has served on in the last few decades, but a few of them include the United Animal Coalition, Alcohol & Drug Commission, co-chairman for the N.C. Sheriff’s Association, and the Governor’s Crime Commission. “It couldn’t get any better, but it did,” wrote Sheriff Barnes on his Facebook page after receiving the award. “To everyone’s surprise, he (Gov. McCrory) also gave the award to Dena, my wife, for all the work she has done for the state and local community. It was a great moment for both of us and one I was glad to share with her.” A retired nurse, Dena has served on the Summerfield Town Council since 1997, has served as mayor of Summerfield, is a small town representative
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EASTER SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT
HOME SERVICES
Your neighbors & friends at COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH in Summerfield invite you to enrich your Easter Season. Please join us! Thursday, April 2, 7pm, Maundy Thursday – A Command to Love Service of Healing and Holy Communion. Friday, April 3, 7pm, Good Friday Worship – Reflections on Jesus’ Words from the Cross. Sunday, April 5, 9am, Easter Breakfast and Children’s Egg Hunt; 10am, Christ Is Risen! A Celebration of Joy & Thanksgiving. Community Lutheran Church, 4960 U.S. Highway 220 N., Summerfield, NC 27358 Church Office: (336) 643-7667.
HOUSE CLEANERS WANTED for a growing cleaning service. Call (336) 541-5164.
CLEANING
EMPLOYMENT
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.
ATTENTION DRIVERS: Epes Transport has local positions available! Home daily! Full-time in the Browns Summit, NC, area. Excellent benefits, excellent pay, paid vacation and holidays! Class A CDL & 1 year T/T exp. req. Also hiring for regional, short haul, and independent contractors. (888) 293-3232, www.epestransport.com.
EASTER PORTRAITS with live animals, Saturday, April 4, 11am-5pm each day, Tractor Supply in Oak Ridge. Packages start at $40. Pets welcome. Visit facebook.com/ portraitsbyHeatherKellam for more info.
SUBWAY in Stokesdale is hiring PT daytime, nighttime and w/e help. Must be 17 or older, EOE. Apply at mysubwaycareer.com.
SPRING PIG FLING, Saturday, April 11, 6-10pm, The Gardens at Gray Gables. See display ad on page 25 for all the details.
THE GARDENS AT GRAY GABLES is hiring part-time help for upcoming events. These individuals must be able to break down tables and chairs, control parking, and help guests when needed. If interested, please come by our office to fill out an application M-TH between the hours of 9-5pm. 4105 Oak Ridge Road, Summerfield.
SUMMER CAMPS
PART-TIME CHURCH PIANIST NEEDED. For information, call (318) 372-5050.
SAVE THE DATE
Summer Riding Camps Sign up now! 4 SESSIONS
SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE, Affordable, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196. PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANING Affordable prices, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. Free est. Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592. CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. (336) 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com. MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 937-5231. MAID-2-SHINE. Serving NW area for 10 years. Homes, offices, move in/out. Detail oriented, prof, bonded, exc. ref. 338-0223. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers & gas equipment, most appliances, grills, bikes, etc. (336) 689-4167.
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Mayodan United Methodist Church is seeking a CHOIR DIRECTOR/PIANIST for our 11am Sunday worship. Interested persons please contact Pastor Rick, (336) 548-9508.
YARD SALES
Oak Ridge area Family Practice is seeking a FULL-TIME CMA. Please email your resume to hr@eaglemds.com, or fax to (336) 691-8042. EOE.
HUGE INDOOR YARD SALE, Sat., April 4, 8am-1pm, Summerfield Community Building (Summerfield Park). Furniture, home decor, kids’ toys, clothes and more!
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EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture placement. E-mail appeninc@gmail.com or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411.
FLOORING CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed/insured. 643-6500.
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GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES
LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING
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.
LITTLE DAVE’S LANDSCAPE MGMT. Your full-service landscape professionals! (336) 362-6181.
OLD SCHOOL
HOME REPAIR, LLC Lisa & Jerry Potkay, Oak Ridge Bathroom Remodeling | Additions | Decks
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SPRING IS HERE! Tune-up, preventive or rebuild on all lawn service/yard equipment. Commercial or residential. Call or text Rick at (336) 501-8681. Located in Oak Ridge - Keep it Local! GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC 65, Stokesdale. (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 office. GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.
GRADING / HAULING 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. 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.
GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofing.com.
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STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860. 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. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174. COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 26 years. (336) 362-5860. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764. LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 17-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796. HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE. “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609.
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ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. BOWMAN’S LAWN SERVICE Serving the Triad for over 25 years. Trusted, professional lawn care. Free est. 749-1307. 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.
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BRAD’S BOBCAT. Snow removal! Mulching, landscaping, concrete work. 362-3647. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.
TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling and more! (336) 207-6632.
D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION
TRU-GREEN TURF & LANDSCAPE Management. Free estimates. (336) 362-6181.
irrigation contractor. 480-4101.
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.
Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch,
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. TRU-GREEN TURF & LANDSCAPE Management. Turf care, landscape maintenance, plant and shrub installation, pinestraw and mulch, mosquito control. Free estimates. (336) 362-6181.
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MY GROUNDSKEEPER cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154.
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
Call Tony - office (336) 215-4531
MASONRY 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, driveways, sidewalks, patios. Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.
HOME SERVICES
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MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone,
LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.
STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.
SUPERIOR WASH. Exterior cleaning: houses, decks, driveways. Mobile unit w/ hot water & 425 gallon storage tank. Lic. & ins. Free est. Call Mike Dixon, 601-7444.
concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.
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GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS, fireplaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.
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start-ups, liner replacements, salt systems, 24/7 service. (336) 687-1977.
Residential & Commercial David & Judy Long, owners
(336) 931-0600
BEKPaintCompany.com • References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed
PLUMBING LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED
Gated access with 24/7 camera surveillance We carry moving & shipping supplies
(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale
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. 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.
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PAINTING & DRYWALL • Liner replacement • Pool openings • All repairs • Weekly cleaning/maintenance
www.sharkyspoolservices.com (336) 207.9793
BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, custom decks, garages, siding, windows, roofing specials. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343. MOBILE WELDING SERVICE Residential, wrought-iron fence & gates, custom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, 362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com.
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CINDY’S PAINTING. Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates avail. (336) 708-9155. PREMIER CONSTRUCTION ROOFING Interior sheetrock repair, rotten wood, all painting & carpentry needs. 545-3277 any time.
POWER WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873. ALL-PRO POWER WASHING Windows, vinyl, concrete, pool decks, drain jetting. 15% off any cleaning. Fully insured. (336) 402-7726.
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MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS WILHELM POOL SERVICE.
PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.
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RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.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. JLB REMODELING, INC. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Insured. Custom remodeling & additions. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.
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644-8615 office 508-5242 cell Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797
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 design/install organized solutions for garage, pantry closet, office and more
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PREMIER ROOFING CONSTRUCTION Insurance specialist, free inspections, residential & commercial. 545-3277 anytime.
FARM FRESH EGGS, $2/dozen, Bettini Farm, 2830 Lee’s Chapel Road, Browns Summit (Bryan Park area). (336) 255-2386.
OAK RIDGE, 2BR, 2BA, all appliances,
MISC. SERVICES
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MATH TUTORING AVAILABLE EOGs, EOCs, SAT, and ACT math. Current Guilford County high school math teacher. Call for details: (919) 932-0425. NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “Northwest Art Framing is a find!” – Kate in W/S. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911. COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers & gas equipment. 689-4167.
MISC. FOR SALE MOVING SALE – furniture, household and lawn items & equipment, tools. Oak Ridge. Please call for more info. Hurry, moving soon! (317) 512-6209. TWO BURIAL PLOTS in Lakeview Memorial Park Cemetery. $3,000. (336) 644-1860.
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.
ALL NATURAL GRASS-FED BEEF, by the quarter, eighth, or package. 816-3394. 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.
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.
BROYHILL 5-PIECE BEDROOM SUITE, solid wood, excellent quality & condition, king frame, includes mattress & box if needed, $2,800 OBO. (336) 587-5167.
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.
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.
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PET / ANIMAL SERVICES BOARDING / PET SITTING FREE REIN STABLES, LLC – Stall open for full board, $270/month. Please call with any question. Eliot, (336) 508-0694. 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 HOMES FOR RENT SUMMERFIELD, small 2BR, 1BA mobile home off Scalesville Road. One acre, fridge and stove included. $500/mo., security dep., $500. (336) 643-6188.
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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. Call (336) 643-5600, cell 337-9173. CAROLINA MARINA, 214 Pelican Drive. Jet ski lift, boat slip, 40’ covered deck, park model, water front. $95,000. Ken, (336) 337-9268.
4202 Ballard Farm Road A great combination – location and a great home! With 3 spacious BR & 3 BA, this home is ready to move in. Huge bonus on lower level w/full bath & laundry! Wooded private back yard on cul-de-sac. Easy commute and great neighborhood & schools! Take a virtual tour at www.tourfactory.com/1285182. $249,900
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Beacon Suites Pet Resort .....................10 Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital .................10 Carr Veterinary Hospital ......................12 King’s Crossing Animal Hospital ..........23 Northwest Animal Hospital ..................12 Oak Ridge Animal Hospital ................. 11 Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care.............. 11 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........10 Westergaard Kennels...........................23
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Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ...............17 Rio Grande Mexican Grille...................17
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