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State chili championship Rockingham County benefits Camp Carefree seeks collaboration on by ANNETTE JOYCE
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STOKESDALE – The North Carolina State Chili Championship takes place at Camp Carefree on Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This annual fun-filled fundraiser gives attendees the chance to partake of some delicious chili and enjoy a family-friendly event while supporting the Stokesdale-based summer camp for children with serious disabilities and illnesses.
Reidsville, Madison, Mayodan, Stokesdale, Oak Ridge and Summerfield asked to collaborate on developing economically feasible alternatives for regional water supply
The Piedmont Pepper Pod of North Carolina, an association of local folks who enjoy getting together to test their chili cooking skills and raise money for
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worthy organizations, instigated the event about 12 years ago. In 2014, the chili cook-off morphed into a state champion-
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Property Management has purchased the building occupied by Stokesdale Post Office and BJ’s Grill in downtown Stokesdale. A new parking lot is in the works, and several building upgrades will be completed within the next four months, a company spokesperson says.
by PATTI STOKES ROCKINGHAM/GUILFORD CO. – Reading from a prepared statement,
Summerfield Mayor Mark Brown said at the April 12 town council meeting that in late December 2015 he had been contacted by Chairman Mark Richardson of the Rockingham County Commission. “Commissioner Richardson told me that the Rockingham County Commission has wanted for a long time to extend water lines into southwestern Rockingham County for economic development purposes,” Brown said.
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attending town council meetings since February 2015 have argued the trail is advertised and available for public use – and is well used – and it is only fair that the Town participates in its repair and maintenance. Very little trail maintenance has been done over the last five years, but much is needed. Vineyards’ HOA representatives who have been in ongoing conversations with the Town have asked that it cover all, or at least a significant portion of the cost of bringing the trail up to par. After ongoing discussions between Town Manager Scott Whitaker and Vineyards representatives, as well as with former Town Manager Michael Brandt and Guilford County Parks and Recreation
The town council unanimously approved the agreement, while emphasizing verbally and in writing that the Town was in no way obligating itself to future trail repairs and maintenance. The trail repairs will be completed within the current fiscal year, which ends June 30.
Council approves sidewalk extension to shopping center Oak Ridge Commons shopping center. An engineer’s preliminary cost estimate of the sidewalk extension is $20,148, which includes about $5,000 to relocate a telephone pole. When completed, the sidewalk will extend a total of .60 miles, from the fire department at the corner of Scoggins Road and Linville Road to the shopping center on N.C. 150.
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Future sidewalks within the town, as noted in the Town’s pedestrian plan adopted in 2013, will be funded either by commercial developers or grants, Oakley noted.
walk between homes, schools, businesses and parks, and connect with regional greenways and trails. The Town’s commitment to active transportation will improve public health, attract new businesses, and build a stronger sense of community. Oak Ridge will be the healthiest community in the Piedmont Triad and serve as a model to other suburban communities in the state.”
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extend the water lines into northern Guilford County, he indicated at the time that the municipality hoped to receive grant funding for the project should the $2 billion state bond referendum (Connect NC) pass. Voters overwhelmingly approved that bond last month by a 2-1 margin.
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“The Town of Madison has a municipal water line extending south on U.S. 220 and ending about 3 miles or so from the Guilford County line. The City of Reidsville has a municipal water line extending down U.S. 158 and ending near the Witty Road/U.S 158 intersection. He said that the goal of Rockingham County and Madison and Reidsville is to join the two water lines in the area of the intersection of U.S. 220 and U.S. 158 in Guilford County.”
After the bond’s passage, Brown said he got another call from Richardson, who said Rockingham County would like to “take the U.S. 220/U.S. 158 water line south down U.S. 220 to N.C. 150 (Oak Ridge Road) and then west on N.C. 150 to the Town of Oak Ridge where it would be the water supplier for the fledgling Town of Oak Ridge water system.
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A week after the passage of the March 15 state bond referendum I got another call from (Rockingham County) Commissioner (Mark) Richardson. I was already aware that the Town of Oak Ridge has been doing the necessary ordinance changes to begin a fledgling water system for many months. Commissioner Richardson indicated that they would like to take the U.S. 220/ U.S. 158 water line south down U.S. 220 to N.C. 150 (Oak Ridge Road) and then west on N.C. 150 to the Town of Oak Ridge where it would be the water supplier for the fledgling Town of Oak Ridge water system.” Summerfield Mayor Mark Brown, in a prepared statement he read at Summerfield’s April 12 town council meeting
“He wanted to ask for Summerfield’s cooperation and partnership in the grant application process and subsequent ability to use the water line for purposes such as water accessibility for the fire department or any uses that Summerfield might identify in the future.”
At Richardson’s request, Brown presented a Memorandum of Understanding in which Reidsville, Madison, Mayodan, Stokesdale, Oak Ridge and Summerfield were asked to agree to work collaboratively with Rockingham County to support a regional water initiative for the purposes
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It’s very premature to have any discussion about a water line coming down 150 to Oak Ridge, and we have not had that conversation (with Rockingham County). There are so many options with this, and it’s way too early to talk about where we want to run a water line.” Oak Ridge Mayor Spencer Sullivan
of water supply planning and future economic development. Council members did not vote on whether to sign the County’s Memorandum of Understanding, nor did any additional discussion about it take place at the April 12 meeting. Brown said he hoped to receive more information within the next month so that the council could discuss the issue at length and provide more details to the public. In response to Brown’s presentation to the Summerfield Town Council, Oak Ridge Mayor Spencer Sullivan acknowledged his Town has been in water discussions with Rockingham County off
and on since 2005, but said Oak Ridge is not ready to discuss details for extending water lines to its town limits. “Because of where Rockingham County is, it has always been a pretty attractive option (for supplying water to the Town”,” Sullivan said. “But we also have Winston-Salem. And now that GTCC has built its facility right up N.C. 68, water (from Greensboro) is very close. “It’s very premature to have any discussion about a water line coming down 150 to Oak Ridge, and we have not had that conversation,” Sullivan continued. “There are so many options with this, and it’s way too early to talk about where we want to run a water line.” Sullivan said Oak Ridge will hold a water workshop on Tuesday, April 19, at 6 p.m. at Oak Ridge Town Hall, at which time the town council plans to go all the way back to 2000, when the Town first began pursuing a water system with Aqua North Carolina.
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flowers, etc., the average amount the boys estimated they will spend is $292; for girls, the average amount was about $423.
“I asked a police officer to pull us over,” said senior Robbie Rowell of how he asked his date, Elizabeth Peterson, to the prom. “He gave me a ticket that said, “Prom?” “He made a Grey’s Anatomy-themed poster and dressed up in scrubs,” said senior Katie Sutton of her prom date. “I asked my boyfriend and I made him a poster,” senior Grace Liberatore. “He wrote 10 reasons why I am a great girlfriend in my driveway and gave me flowers and candy,” said senior Blake Leggett.
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Robbie Rowell (left) came up with a very original way to ask his date, Elizabeth Peterson, to the prom. He solicited the help of a sheriff’s deputy, who pulled the couple over and handed them a ticket that read, “Prom?”
Girls, boys finish second at conference track meet “Despite the weather, everyone stuck in there and gave their best,” said Northwest Guilford High School’s head track coach Marla Lindsay of the 4-A Piedmont Triad Conference track meet on April 6. “As a coach and the amazing staff of coaches we have at NWGHS, we promote a “One Team One Goal” approach to training and competing. The atmosphere for our home meet was great, and we had great kids from all the schools and awesome coaches and parents who stepped in and helped us make this a well-run meet. I am extremely proud to say I am a Viking coach and our athletes are top-notch!”
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Northern Guilford High School art students Hayley Caswell (left) and Valerie King pose with their creation, “Blood Sweat and Tears,” featuring Harry Malesovar (middle), at the school’s annual Showcase of Art on April 7. For more photos from this event, see our April 8 post at Facebook.com/ NorthwestObserver. Photo by L.A. Logan/NWO
Northwest Guilford’s Mitch Bryant’s 21-feet, 1.5-inches-long jump earned him first place in the 4-A Piedmont Triad Conference track meet at home against Southwest Guilford and East Forsyth on April 6. The girls and boys teams finished second overall behind Southwest.
Northern Showcase of Art Northern Guilford High School’s National Art Society held its fourth annual Northern Showcase of Art on April 7. The exhibition featured over 1,000 artistic pieces from NGHS, Northern Middle School, Northern Elementary, Summerfield Elementary and McNair Elementary art students. NGHS art teacher Mary Ann Vespa
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County helps residents clean up Guilford County residents can dispose of their household hazardous waste, outdated electronics, tires, appliances, and personal documents for free at the County’s annual Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Staff from Guilford County and the City of Greensboro will be ready to collect these waste items at the Lee Street parking lot, located at 1730 W. Lee St. across from the Greensboro Coliseum. The event is open to all Guilford County residents. Business waste is not accepted through this program. Guilford County Planning and Development is again partnering with the City of Greensboro to offer this secure,
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free, and environmentally sound way for residents to dispose of many types of waste they have in their homes. By participating in the 2016 Spring Cleanup, residents keep valuable commodities and toxic materials out of our landfills, ensuring they will be reused or recycled safely instead. Shred Ace, a new sponsor to the event, will be offering free onsite shredding services for residents. The annual Spring Cleanup is sponsored by Guilford County Planning and Development, Greensboro Field Operations, Greensboro Coliseum, and Shred Ace. For more info, visit www.myguilford.com.
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Located in northwest Greensboro’s Northern Estates, this custom home features an elegant open floorplan, four bedrooms and loads of details and amenities. 7714 Northern Estates Point. Built by Otey Construction, Inc. Kevin Otey, (336) 669-3691.
Greensboro & Guilford County Participating Builders Allen Hyatt Builders, Inc. Arch Building Corporation Brian Disney Homes, Inc. Brian Thompson Homes, LLC Builders MD, LLC Building Dimensions, Inc. D. Stone Builders, Inc. DH Sutphin Builders, Inc. Disney Construction Company Don Mills Builders, Inc. Friddle and Company, Inc.
Gardella Custom Homes, Inc. Gingerich Homes, Inc. Granville Homes, LLC Gunter Custom Homes & Design, LLC Homes Built by Design, Inc. Johnson & Lee, LLC Kevin Jones Design-Build Kickin Clouds, LLC Laurel Homes Millican Construction Co. Naylor Custom Homes
Otey Construction, Inc. Precept Construction, LLC R & K Custom Homes R. Andrews Builders, Inc. R.S. Parker Homes, LLC Ray Bullins Construction Co., Inc. Southern Evergreen, LLC Walraven Signature Homes, LLC Windsor Homes
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NorthRidge breaks ground on Phase II
Cunningham receives top producer awards During the 2015 Keller Williams of Greensboro awards ceremony held at Greensboro’s Kress Terrace on March 18, Realtor Dede Cunningham received the Top Individual Agent award and the Quadruple Gold Sales award for most homes closed and most volume closed for 2015.
Cunningham attributes her success to her commitment to communicating with her clients. “My Cunningham clients tell me they appreciate my consistent communication and follow-through,” says Cunningham. “They’re never left wondering what’s going on.”
Cunningham was the top producing individual agent among the approximately 120 agents working at KW’s Highwoods Boulevard location. Last year she had 78 transactions with a volume of over $17 million.
A resident of Oak Ridge, Cunningham has over 26 years of experience in the industry. She can be reached at (336) 509-1923.
We cannot say enough about Bobbie, and would recommend her to anyone needing a real estate agent.”
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Land is being cleared for 15 more lots in Phase II of NorthRidge subdivision in Stokesdale.
Oak Ridge developer Francis Disney has begun work on the second phase of NorthRidge subdivision, located off Prince Edward Road in Stokesdale. This new phase adds 15 more lots to the existing 11 lots in the first phase and opens up a scenic view to the lake located on the property.
The NorthRidge builder team includes local builders Disney Construction, Johnson and Lee, LLC, Precept Construction and Gingerich Homes. When completed, Disney says the 130-acre community will offer 100 homes on 1-acre lots.
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8019 Witty Road
5402 Westfield Drive
$1,850,000
MLS 718499
This artistic home has over 11,000 square feet on 4 levels. Elevator, 3 staircases, 8 fireplaces, 2 gourmet kitchens, 7 baths, guest quarters, pool, cabana, theater, exercise & yoga rooms. Landscaped grounds with waterfalls, gazebo, lake.
Ann Hardee 336-327-8440
$1,700,000
MLS 771429
Nancy Hess
336-215-1820
Owner’s residence, guest house, staff quarters, barn, arena, outbuildings, pastures, pond and pool. This equestrian estate is truly a private resort. One of the most beautiful facilities in the area, it is simply amazing.
212 Leeward Drive
$875,000
MLS 781534
Enjoy lakefront lifestyle. Custom transitional designed with lake views from every room. Cooks kitchen with all Viking appliances. Great room features soaring ceiling and stone fireplace opens to huge screened porch.
Sherri HIll
336-209-8482
5806 Harriet Court
4000 Brass Cannon Court
5802 Snow Hill Drive
Lakefront custom-built home in the heart of Summerfield. Superior finishes: heavy moldings, hardwood floors, and tall ceilings. Gracious entry leads to dining room, 2nd story den, opening to gourmet kitchen.
Custom home on 2.35-acre cul-de-sac located on the 8 th hole of the GCC Farm Golf Course. Extensive landscaping with stream, waterfall and koi pond. Renovated kitchen and bathrooms with top quality features and granite tops.
Custom brick and stone home in Summerfield. Beautiful, private back mountain setting. Open and bright 2-story great room. Chef ’s kitchen has 2 islands. Large breakfast room opens to screened porch and deck.
$798,000
Melissa Greer
MLS 783243
336-337-5233
$795,000
Melissa Greer
MLS 777759
336-337-5233
$750,000
MLS 789007
Waban Carter 336-601-6363
7613 Charles Place
6303 Poplar Forest Drive
7576 Haw Meadows Drive
Elegant custom built European Transitional with an open floor plan and spectacular outdoor living space is ideal for entertaining. Exposed beams in the living room, drop zone off garage, expansive granite island and gas range.
A luxurious home with attention to detail. Chef ’s kitchen with custom cabinets, 5 burner gas cooktop and stainless steel appliances, master on main, home theater, beautiful hardwoods throughout. Patio and outdoor kitchen.
Northwest schools so benefit “SAYYESGUILFORD”. 4 garages, basement with playroom / in-law suite, mancave, future media room on cul-de-sac street. Master on main, gourmet kitchen, screen porch. Neighborhood pool.
$639,000
MLS 784746
Amanda Kondrasov
336-553-8077
$629,900 MLS 787110
Joyce Norris 336-327-3650
7018 Blacksmith Court
6209 McKibbin Circle
Recently updated home offers a new master suite spa bath. Granite kitchen counter tops, new stainless steel appliances and a tumbled stone back splash. Open floor plan has a 2-story foyer, home office, and bonus room.
Incredible floor plan. Open kitchen with island that seats 6-8. Special homework / kitchen command center nook. Main level suite with $25,000, new bath. 2 bonus rooms, drop zone for bookbags / jackets, great screened porch.
$589,000
MLS 773715
Tom Chitty 336-420-2839
MLS 768520
Beautifully wooded, private 1.12-acre lot in Elmhurst Estates. Custom built home with hardwood floors, 9 foot ceilings, sunroom and large deck for entertaining, bonus room and 2-car garage. Large master bedroom and bath.
Barbara Wales 336-314-0141
Nancy Hess
336-215-1820
2011 Beeson Road
7505 Sarelma Drive
$399,500
$499,500 MLS 787670
$395,200
MLS 773163
Secluded pristine acreage in sought after area Oak Ridge. Ready for your dream home. Exceptional single family residence, equestrian estate, family farm / compound, ATV riders or wildlife enthusiast. Private all year long.
Nancy Hess
336-215-1820
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Chandra Tippett
336-749-7977
0 NC Highway 65
6304 Poplar Forest Drive
Investment potential with excellent exposure/visibility to 220/65. Perfect for rezoning of multiple use and increased traffic. Borders the 220 right-of-way (future 68 connector and I-74). 3 parcels available between 21.29-62.32 acres.
4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms on ¾-acres with stunning detail in this luxury home. Large master with 2 walk-in closets and spa bath. 3 bedrooms, bonus areas on upper level. Game room, den, and sitting areas in walk-out basement.
$868,000
MLS 726224
Mark Yost 336-707-6275
$824,999 MLS 769208
Joyce Norris 336-327-3650
130 Osprey Court
7180 Strawberry Road
Belews Lake front home with beautiful views in established private gated marina community. This home offers meticulous craftsmanship with pine floors, vaulted pickled ceilings, stone fireplace, and basement kitchen.
Private gated setting, nestled in a lush 3.74-acre wooded lot. A grand 1st floor master suite with library & spa bath. Dramatic 2-story great room enjoys a gas log fireplace and a fabulous view of the woods.
$699,900
MLS 778864
Michelle Porter 336-207-0515
$699,000
MLS 789099
Tom Chitty 336-420-2836
6805 Fegan Road
4942 Hackamore Road
Enjoy the feel of Provence in this uniquely charming home overlooking a perfect pond. The home makes the most of its incredible views with upper and lower decks. See-through fireplace warms breakfast and great room.
Incredible estate like setting minutes from the city. Private cul-de-sac 1.62-acre lot with nice landscaping, inground pool, and iron fencing. Dramatic living room with cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, and stone fireplace.
$599,000
MLS 778659
Tom Chitty 336-420-2836
$598,000
Melissa Greer
MLS 775834
336-337-5233
1457 Bethan Drive
8525 Rosedale Drive
647 Simpson Calhoun
Privately nestled 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom in popular Lennox Wood on private lot. Spacious chef ’s kitchen with large pantry. Master on main level with large bath suite. Two offices, gym, bonus room, and screened porch.
Stately European Design in sought after location on secluded 1.35-acres. Fine architectural details, out of the ordinary vessel sink, arched room entrances, wide plank flooring, wall sconces, art niche and much more.
Updated Ranch, hand-hewn beams, large eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Master addition with spa bath. Soaring stone fireplace. Large sunroom. Tidy 4-stall barn with hay loft and walk-in tack and feed room.
$469,900
MLS 781854
Mark Yost 336-7076275
$449,900 MLS 776696
Nancy Hess
$447,500
MLS 786112
Nancy Hess 336-215-1820
336-215-1820
5005 Lindenwold Drive
7825 Wilson Farm Road
7798 Springdale Meadow Drive
Convenience. Location. All Brick. Great Schools. 4 bedroom, bonus, andcomputer room. Wonderful screen porch. Office / kids playroom on main level. Seller is relocating. Must see.
Beautiful 4 bed / 3.1 bath family home in sought-after Wilson Farm. Granite counters, double pantry in kitchen. Large master. Private main level guest suite. Storage building on property. Stokesdale/Northwest schools.
Looking for a great home in desirable NW area? Move-in ready, Springdale Meadows, formal living / dining rooms, 2 story entrance foyer, open kitchen, breakfast area, and great rm lead to treed backyard. A Must See.
$375,000 MLS 778984
Chandra Tippett 336-749-7977
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$321,000
Caitlin Rogers
Friendly Center 336—370—4000 •
MLS 750965
336-580-6306
$239,500
Jane Cohen/Carolyn Cox
Kernersville 336—996—4256
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2016 Spring Parade of Homes April 23-24, April 30-May 1 by ANNETTE JOYCE The advent of spring brings the excitement of the 2016 Spring Parade of Homes. Scheduled for two weekends – April 23-24 and April 30-May 1 – the Parade of Homes, an annual event sponsored by the Greensboro Builders Association (GBA) in conjunction with the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem, gives attendees the opportunity to get an inside look at the area’s newest homes for sale and meet the builders who built them. This year’s Parade features more than 80 newly-constructed homes in Guilford and Forsyth counties; nearly half of those homes are located in the growing northwest area.
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More than a typical Realtor open house, the Parade of Homes gives the area’s best builders a way to showcase their experience, expertise and design creativity. “Only members of the Builders Association are allowed to be in the parade,” says Phil Warrick, GBA president and owner of Piedmont Wholesale in Greensboro. “These are the people who have met the highest standards of building practices and have agreed to abide by the association’s code of ethics. You can count on a quality home with any of these builders.” The Parade of Homes is designed to be of interest to a wide range of people, not just those looking to make an immediate purchase. “It’s a very comfortable and casual event,” says Cheryl Collins, GBA executive officer. “The annual Parade of Homes provides an opportunity for consumers looking to build or buy a new home – or just interested in seeing the latest in home design trends and amenities – to see a variety of homes and communities, as well as meet and talk with area builders, designers and suppliers,” she adds. “Consumers will see the latest advances in home construction, such as energy efficiency features; along with the newest trends in home amenities including open
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This custom home features four bedrooms and three baths. 596 Tillie Scott Court. Built by Millican Construction Co. Robert Millican, (336) 215-3184.
floor plans, large master suites, gourmet kitchens and outdoor living spaces.” What other trends can attendees expect to see? Scott Allred, president of Precept Construction in Greensboro, has three homes in the Parade. He says a lot of the spring trends are influenced by what people are seeing on HGTV and other home-related shows. “There are lots of greys and whites for both cabinets and wall colors,” he says. “Quartz countertops, which are a premium to granite, are popular. Quartz has been around for a few years, but it’s just making its way into homes.”
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Allred also mentions the abundance of high-end pre-finished floors. “You can get a wider variety of finishes and surfaces with premium pre-finished floors than with the sand and finish style,” explains Allred. At Walraven Signature Homes, Keenan Foster, project manager, says rock and stone exterior accents are still popular, as are screen porches for outdoor entertaining. In their higher-end homes, luxury features are a definite trend. “We’ve added steam showers, which are like a steam room you’d find in a gym,” says Foster. “They’re very therapeutic and homeowners like having them.” Another trend this year is a move away from oil-rubbed bronze light and plumbing fixtures and other hardware. “We’re doing chrome and satin-nickel,” says Foster. “People are looking for a more contemporary look.”
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Over 30 different GBA members are involved in this year’s Parade and Collins says the home prices start at $149,900 and go to $869,000. Along with showcasing some of
the area’s most attractive homes, the GBA is again partnering with A Simple Gesture-Greensboro, a nonprofit food collection program that supports the food banks and food pantries in Greensboro and Guilford County, especially those that assist children.
favorite homes, as well as map the homes you want to tour for driving directions between homes. Links to download the apps can be found on the GBA website. While directional signs are great indicators of where houses are located, Collins mentions that all areas do not have signs. For instance, because of town signage ordinances, homes located in the Oak Ridge town limits will not have directional signs.
Rather than store or distribute food, A Simple Gesture collects and channels food to three different organizations – BackPack Beginnings, the Out of the Garden Project and the Greensboro Urban Ministry. Attendees interested in participating are invited to bring canned foods to any of the Parade homes. Food banks currently need protein-based foods, such as chicken, tuna, beans and vegetables. Additional information on ways to participate with A Simple Gesture will be available at each Parade home. Since the Parade is spread out across the county, the GBA has worked hard to make locating the homes as easy as possible. Collins says you can visit GBA’s website at www.GreensboroBuilders.org or pick up a 2016 Spring Parade of Homes magazine at either Harris Teeter
Whichever way you choose to get there, the Spring Parade of Homes promises to be an event filled with lots of innovative ideas and maybe even that dream home you’ve been looking for. Photo courtesy of Greensboro Builders Association
Located in Dawn Acres, Stokesdale’s newest community, this custom home has four bedrooms and four baths and offers a backyard lake view. 7715 Front Nine Drive. Built by Precept Construction, LLC Scott Allred, (336) 286-6811.
or Lowe’s Home Improvement stores, as well as any Parade home. Information on all homes is also available on the association’s mobile website and smart phone application – My Home Found – for both iPhone and Android
platforms. You can access information on Parade entries, including driving directions and an interactive Buyer’s Guide of participating members who helped in the construction of these homes. You can also use this feature to highlight your
want to go? Greensboro Builders Association 2016 Spring Parade of Homes Saturday and Sunday April 23-24 and April 30-May 1 1-5 p.m. Admission is free www.GreensboroBuilders.org For Forsyth County homes, visit www.TriadParadeofHomes.com
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TRANSACTIONS Northwest-area new and existing home sales Recent home sales in and near your neighborhood impact the current market value of your home. The following is a list of new and existing home sale transactions in northwest Guilford County which have occurred over the last month. Look for more transactions in the Northwest Observer’s real estate section, now appearing in the third issue of each month.
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7885 Springdale Meadow Drive (12.36 acres) $183,000
6228 McKibbin Circle (Armfield) $450,000
8506 Kelly Lee Drive (Chandler Glen) $170,000
7703 Briardenn Drive (Birkhaven) $620,000
7732 North Carolina Highway 68 N. $183,000
7069 Lanier Road (Frogs Leap) $302,000
8105 Baywood Drive $165,500
1478 Bethan Drive (Lennox Woods) $556,000
I found a new home plan online and contacted David about the possibility of building my new dream home. Most builders know how to build something that has been done many times before, but David saw my vision in what I was looking for in my new custom home.
From beginning to completion, David was there at every step. He is professional, and his craftsmanship is to be admired. The home was completed in a timely fashion and the quality of construction is top rated. David has taken the time and responsibility of ensuring the building process was of only the
8000 Perlette Court (Arbor Run) $660,000
7617 Whitaker Drive (Presson Place) $240,000 1102 Stallion Court (Stable Ridge) $300,000 4105 Strader Court (Strader Woods) $525,000 1200 NC Highway 150 W. $215,000
4603 Eden Terrace Drive (Eden Terrace) $245,000 5200 Winnow Court (Harvest Ridge) $412,000 4046 Ridgeline Drive (Ridgecrest) $440,000
OAK RIDGE 5696 Pepper Road (Pepper Ridge) $355,000 6810 River Farm Drive (Riverside at Oak Ridge) $660,000 8600 Rosedale Drive (Twelve Oaks) $375,000 8556 Linville Road $217,500 7115 Harper Ridge Court $232,000
KERNERSVILLE 7500 Carignan Court (Apple Grove at Arbor Run) $500,000
9402 Smoke Glen Road $160,000
COLFAX 8500 Point Oak Drive (Avahlee Meadows) $391,500 8900 Cedar Spring Drive (Cedar Springs) $265,500 4817 Marquis St. (Legacy at Sandy Ridge) $316,000 8500 Quail Creek Drive (Quail Creek) $294,000 3513 Sanford’s Creek Court (Sanfords Creek) $382,000
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Residential Properties
171 Willowbrook Way Stokesdale • $223,000 3 BR, 2½ BA, N’hood Pool
190 Carousel Lane Stokesdale • $469,000 3 BR, 2½ BA, 5.13 acres
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Properties on Belews Lake
135 Stoney Ridge Court Stokesdale • $189,900 3 BR, 2 BA New Construction
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1742 Gold Hill Road Madison • $139,900 2 BR, 2 BA, New Construction
Under Construction: 151 Mustang Run Stokesdale • $149,900 3 BR, 2 BA 550 Saddlebred Loop Stokesdale • $149,900 3 BR, 2 BA
156 Collins Road Madison • $129,900 4 BR, 1 BA
2329 Alderbrook Dr High Point • $227,900 3 BR, 2 BA
154 Tillingham Trace Stokesdale • $226,900 3 BR, 2½ BA, 2,100 sq. ft.
3590 Ellisboro Road Stokesdale • $117,900 3BR, 2BA, New Price
9086 US Hwy 158 Stokesdale • $185,000 3 BR, 1½ BA, 8 acres
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Commercial Properties 2985 NC Hwy 704, Madisom Rockingham County • Commercial garage w/ office .................................................. $175,000 807 Ayersville Road, Mayodan .72 acres ....................................................................................................................................$25,000 NC Hwy 87, Reidsville 12.29 acres in Rockingham County...............................................................................................$1,300,000 30± acres • Hwy 220, Stokesdale Rockingham County • Potential for retail • 535 ft. of road frontage ..........$2,250,000 2334 Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale Rockingham County • 2+acres zoned n’hood commercial • 2,500+ SF ........ $137,500 115 N Henry Street, Stoneville Rockingham County • Office/retail • 1,000 SF .............................................................$46,900 407 2nd Avenue, Mayodan Rockingham County • 15,000+ SF • Multiple rental opportunities .............................. $299,000
470 Crossing Creek Lakefront • 10.19 acres • Forsyth Co. .........................$439,900 7620 & 7630 Shelby Rae Court, Stokesdale Lakeview • .86 acres • Forsyth Co. .................................$69,900 315 Lake Point Lane Includes boat dock slip • 2.31 acres • Forsyth Co. ....$109,000 333 Lake Point Lane Includes boat dock slip • .91 acres • Forsyth Co. ........$259,900 7610 Shelby Rae Court, Stokesdale Lakefront • .64 acres • Forsyth Co. .............................$189,000 Lakefront – Pauline Lane 1.82 acres • Forsyth Co. ..................................................$199,000 2.82 acres • Forsyth Co. ..................................................$349,900 6072 Marion Point Ct. Lakefront • .93 acres • Forsyth Co. ..............................$224,000
Land for Sale Rockingham County
.45 acres • Pinewood Road, Madison ............................$3,500 1.15 acres • Cartright Drive, Stokesdale .....................$16,500 1.21 acres • Shelby Lane, Madison ...............................$18,500 3.386 acres • Lowe Road, Madison.............................. $25,900 1.82 acres • Lot 2, Lemons Road, Stokesdale ........... $28,000 .60 acres • 8604 Keller Drive, Summerfield............... $29,900 4.489 acres • Lowe Road, Madison.............................. $29,900 6 acres • Sharp Road, Madison ..................................... $32,900 9.3± acres • Gideon Grove Ch. Rd, Stokesdale (3 tracts available) ............................................................... $85,900 22± acres • Bobcat Road, Summerfield......................$96,475 40.06 acres • Wray Road, Stoneville .............................$99,500 28± acres • Gideon Grove Ch. Rd., Stokesdale......$250,000 40.52 acres • Eden Church Road, Stokesdale .........$350,000 129± acres • Pearman Road, Summerfield ............$583,875 119± acres • Gideon Grove Ch. Rd., Stokesdale ...$775,000
Guilford County
1.76 acres • 8510 Belews Creek Road, Stokesdale .. $28,000 .60 acres • 8604 Keller Drive, Summerfield............... $29,900 4+ acres • Self Road, Stokesdale................................... $65,000 13.047 acres • Flatrock Road, Stokesdale.................$185,000 21+ acres • 8574 Belews Creek Road, Stokesdale... $289,000 42.17 acres • 9310 US Hwy 158, Stokesdale ...........$360,000
Forsyth County
.70 acres • 0 Smothers Road, Madison....................... $11,000 2 acres • 8560 Belews Creek, Stokesdale ................... $49,000 31.05 acres • Garrett Road, Stoneville......................... $99,900
Stokes County
1 acre • Stacy Rothrock Road, Madison ........................$9,900
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Scott Allred (center) of Precept Construction receives the Eugene Gulledge Award for Distinguished Service. The award was presented by 2105 GBA President Tom Hall (left) and the 2014 award recipient, Ed Butler.
Allred, Hall honored at association awards presentation Builders Scott Allred, president of Precept Construction, and Tom Hall, president of Windsor Homes, walked away with top honors at the Greensboro Builders Association (GBA) Annual Awards banquet held on Thursday, Feb. 25, at Starmount Forest Country Club in Greensboro. Allred received the 2015 Eugene Gulledge Award for Distinguished Service. Named in honor of the man who founded
the association 58 years ago, this is the highest honor given by the GBA. “This award recognizes continuous, outstanding contributions to the Builders Association and the community at large over a long period of time,” said Cheryl Collins, executive officer for the GBA. Allred has been involved in the building industry for the past 15 years and has served in a variety of leadership positions, including GBA President in 2011.
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“He continues to serve our association as a national director and was instrumental in the formation of the Triad Green Building Council, serving as its first chair in 2008 and 2009,” added Collins. “Scott has represented our industry on the GTCC Advisory Committee for the past five years. He holds both the Certified Green Professional and Certified Agingin-Place Specialist national designations and is highly regarded by his peers for his professionalism and integrity.” Hall was awarded the 2015 Builder Member of the Year Award. He served on the GBA board of directors in 20042005 and rejoined the board in 2010, serving as GBA president in 2015. “Under Tom’s leadership, our association has grown and expanded its efforts to engage members, especially our young professional members,” said Collins. “He has been an active member of Triad Real Estate and Building Industry Coalition, our finance committee and the Raising Roofs…Builders for Habitat
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Construction is underway on the final phase of Hillsdale Village on N.C. 150 and Lake Brandt Road.
SUMMERFIELD – On April 4, Will Stevens, real estate developer and owner of Hillsdale Village, broke ground on a new building in this Summerfield shopping center. The 6,500-squarefoot building will be located west of Rio Grande and will include five units, each approximately 1,300 square feet. Though he declined to reveal any specifics about future tenants, Stevens shared that he already has three of the five units leased and there is serious
interest in the two remaining units. Since purchasing the shopping center, located at the intersection of N.C. 150 and Lake Brandt Road, in February 2015, Stevens has spent the last year working on plans for this final phase of the project. He estimates the new building, which will be the shopping center’s fifth, will cost between $800,000 and $900,000 and should be ready for occupancy as early as August.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Oak Ridge Military Academy Open House | Join us Friday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to noon for an open house and tour of our historic campus, 2317 Oak Ridge Road. RSVP at www.oakridgemilitary.com; more info: (336) 643-4131 or lpullins@ormila.com.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 22 NGMS Health / Fitness Carnival | All are invited to this free family event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Northern Guilford Middle School, 616 Simpson-Calhoun Road. Enjoy health/ fitness booths, summer camp info, 5K/1-mile fun run, and more! Certified race by JonesRacing.com; to reigster: http://jonesracingcompany.com/fuel-up-to-play-60/.
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ROADS taking new direction This is a great time to think about “rebirth,” and in that light we want to let the community know that ROADS is doing some soul searching to determine a new direction for our nonprofit. We appreciate all who have participated in our Saturday Markets, various meetings, support of Stokesdale Business Association, help with downtown park functions, downtown decorating and lighting the park for the holidays, participation in the 9/11 Remembrance, Adopt-a-Pot program, “Save the Outhouse” efforts, auto show, Halloween trick-or-treating, music nights and other functions. ROADS began in 2008 to try to revitalize Stokesdale. Our main goals were the NCSTMS and Mountains-to-Sea Trail. We were in the “Final Four” on our first application for the NC Small Town Main Street program, but lost this bid due to council decisions. We recently lost our vision of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail in Stokesdale, also due to council decisions. Our thinking was that either of these could go a long way toward solving some of the much-needed traffic calming, connectivity, water/sewer
issues and business development for our historic downtown. It is sad to say that neither of these goals could be met; we are sorry for the inability to reach these goals, but look forward to new beginnings. We no longer have a web page but you can follow us on Facebook. We leave a beautiful “Welcome to Historic Stokesdale” sign in the downtown Linear Park to remind all passersby that this is Stokesdale and was formerly Green Pond (metal work by Joe Thacker and artwork by Doug Mack). Special thanks to Susan Giles Lukens and Melissa Bocci, who served as ROADS officers, spearheaded many of our activities and gave great amounts of time and support. We are also grateful to council member Frank Bruno for his continued support of ROADS. It has been our joy to meet so many wonderful people as we tried to develop our community together. Wishing you a loving family, good health and good friends. Pam and Bill Lemmons, Revitalizing Our Ancestors Dreams in Stokesdale (ROADS)
HB2 responses disheartening After reading last week’s paper, I found the response to HB2 extremely disheartening. I’m not transgender, and I want to acknowledge that. However, I am a member of the LGBT community. While my experiences as a gay 17-year-old don’t match up with trans individuals here in North Carolina and elsewhere, I can certainly relate. To be othered by the community you live in is a rough experience, and to have the people around you make it apparent that they see you as a
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lesser person is difficult to deal with. It takes a toll. Your mental health suffers. I can’t imagine what it must be like for the trans members of my community to have their identities taken away from them. So many of the responses I’ve seen to HB2 have questioned why it’s such a big deal if you can’t use the bathroom you identify with. Do people not realize that being forced to use a bathroom opposite your gender is the world taking away your identity? That it invalidates who you know yourself to be? If a trans woman is forced
to use the men’s restroom, the sign may as well read “You’re not a woman, nor will you ever be.” Not to mention that trans people who are visibly undergoing transition could potentially be putting themselves in danger by using the bathroom that aligns with their sex at birth. After all, the South isn’t exactly known for its hospitality towards the LGBT community. And to everyone claiming HB2 defends your rights by keeping men out of women’s restrooms/locker rooms and vice
versa: One, a trans woman is every bit as much of a woman as a “real” woman, and a trans man every bit as much of a man. Two, trans people (and the LGBT community as a whole) are not predators. We’re not here to hurt you. We’re not here to corrupt the children. We’re here to get by in life, just like everyone else. We’re no longer living in the 1950s, and it’s high time people got the memo. Nathan Grannan, STOKESDALE
CRIME / INCIDENT report The District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County. BURGLARY April 7 | A resident of Eversfield Road in Stokesdale reported that sometime between 12:30 and 12:40 p.m., an unknown person kicked and forced open the front door of her home. Once inside, the suspect stole a television valued at about $800; damage to the door was estimated at about $150.
THEFT April 4 | Residents of Trosper Road in northern Greensboro reported that a gold necklace was stolen from their home while they were out of town for the week. April 5 | A resident of Horseshoe Bend Trail in Summerfield reported that between Dec. 27 and March 21, a known person stole two pieces of jewelry and prescription medications from her. The stolen items were valued at $3,250. April 5 | A Greensboro resident reported that while he was inside the Quality Mart/ Citgo station in Oak Ridge, someone stole a leaf blower valued at $525 from his landscape trailer. April 8 | Two Greensboro men were arrested for stealing 27 bundles of shingles, valued at $2,000, that were stacked on a pallet in the front yard of a construction site on Linville Ridge Drive in Oak Ridge. Additionally, the men were cited for steal-
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ing a 50-foot plastic pipe valued at $300. April 10 | The Dollar General in Stokesdale reported that two females attempted to steal $28 in merchandise from the store. When they were confronted by the cashier, they left the items and fled the store. Phyllis Sexton was arrested after she was seen walking down U.S. 158. A warrant was obtained on the second offender, Mary Cochran, who fled in a car. Cochran later turned herself in to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office. April 10 | The Dollar General in Stokesdale reported that a pair of earrings valued at $3 was stolen from the store by a known person who lives on Shoeline Road in Stokesdale. Warrants for theft were taken out on the suspect.
FRAUD/I.D. THEFT April 6 | A resident of Springdale Meadow Drive in Stokesdale reported that his Bank of Oak Ridge Visa card had been used at several locations in Greensboro and Burlington; $287.57 was charged to the victim’s card. April 6 | A resident of the 8200 block of E. Harrell Road in Oak Ridge discovered that his name and Social Security number were used to open an account with AT&T Wireless after being notified by the company that he had an unpaid bill in the amount of $2,874.21.
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The NCDOT decision makers who allowed Tetra Tech an extension on the U.S. 220 widening project. They should have been fined for every month they exceeded the original completion date – that would have lit a fire underneath them. Congressman Walker, for suggesting Trump’s popularity is tied to “telling the truth.” There is a huge difference between saying whatever comes to mind (which Trump does) and telling the truth (which he certainly does not). You should know the difference. Editor’s note: My apologies for not being able to provide Congressman Walker’s full response (in last week’s News Brief) to the question about how (or if) Trump’s popularity has changed him, and that my condensed version of his response may have been misleading. What Walker said was that Trump’s popularity has confirmed what he already knew – that people are frustrated with career politicians, they are angry, and what they want is for their elected officials to “just tell the truth.” Walker did not state, nor do I believe that anything he said implied that he feels Trump tells the truth. On the subject of Trump, Walker neither praised nor criticized him.
Last week a reader submitted a Grin to Cindy Dunn at Studio 15, and after seeing it in print, realized that what he meant to say was Studio 615. Northern Guilford Middle School’s Battle of the Books team for placing third in the region after winning the Guilford County Championships for a second straight year! NCDOT for a rapid response to our request to fix the potholes in the bridge over Haw River on Eversfield Road! The “Chicken Lady” at Lowes. We visited on our lunch break, and her enthusiasm for her job made our day. We were treated to the chicken dance after being given an awesome wing sample. We will be back! All the Summerfield Elementary fifth-grade teachers and staff who made the fifth-grade Washington, D.C., trip a wonderful, educational and fun experience for the children and parents. So thankful for this incredible school! Oak Ridge Elementary’s assistant principal, Mr. Smith, for coming out on a cold Friday night to support the Oak Ridge baseball team. Thank you for all you do for our school and community.
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ship, giving cooks the opportunity to win points to advance to the international level. Having raised over $86,000 in the past 11 years, the championship is a major fundraiser and a much-anticipated event at the children’s camp.
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No one is more surprised or pleased at the event’s popularity than Kenny Jones, the event’s chief organizer. Along with the members of his group, Jones has invested hundreds of behindthe-scene hours making sure each year’s event is more successful than the previous one. “It’s a good family event that lets us give back to a great local organization,” says Jones. “We enjoy doing it and those who come out have a really good time.” Jones is expecting about 30 chili cooks to set up booths around the camp’s large picnic shelter. While the cooks are good-naturedly attempting to one-up each other, attendees reap the tasty results. “Taste kits” give people the option of trying several different kinds of chili. Once they’ve found the chili that hits the spot, they can purchase it by the bowl. If you’re not a chili fan, don’t fret. There’s plenty of other food including
hot dogs, hamburgers and homemade baked goods. Food may be the focal point of the cook-off, but there are lots of activities to keep everyone, regardless of age, happily occupied. Kids can enjoy a ride around the camp in a train or around the arena on a horse. There will also be a bouncy house and the camp features a playground and a petting zoo.
raffle, a handmade Amish-style quilt will be given away. A bake sale, cruisein car show and live bands complete the activity roster. Besides providing a one-week camp for children with serious disabilities and illnesses, Camp Carefree also devotes two separate weeks to hosting camps for well children who have chronically ill or disabled siblings or parents.
Another draw is the silent auction, which offers an array of great merchandise donated by local merchants and individuals. This year’s items include handcrafted pottery from local potters, birdhouses, a beach vacation and loads of surprises.
There’s no charge to attend the camp, which accepts children between the ages of 6 and 16. The camp’s financial support comes from private donations and rental fees collected from events held in off-season months.
There’s also a raffle that goes on throughout the day with prizes being awarded about every 15 minutes. Prizes include everything from restaurant gift certificates and oil changes to stuffed animals and accessories. In a separate
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SPRING CRAFT SHOW & SALE, Sat., April 23, 9am-4pm, 8405-8407 Stokesdale Street, Stokesdale. Over 70 vendors – all handmade items! Goody bags to first 20 shoppers. Live entertainment, food, baked goods, face painting, mini photo sessions and much more! For more info, contact Mary Jordahl, mandmjordahl@aol.com. Hosted by The ORIGINAL Made by Hands in the Triad and DDIY Events.
STAGELIGHTS SUMMER CAMP 2016! Drama camp held at Ridgewood Swim Club. Make It Up, Big, Bad Villains, and Mary Poppins mini camps held from June 13-July 1; Down the Rabbit Hole, July 27-29. Ages; rising 1st grade through rising 8th grade. Come be CREATIVE! For info, call (443) 553-3412, or visit stagelightstheater.com.
The Town of Oak Ridge Historic Preservation Commission will hold a HISTORIC MARKER DEDICATION at Ai/Fairview Primitive Baptist Church, 1306 N.C. 68 (corner of N.C. 68 and Alcorn Rd.), on Saturday, April 23, at 11 am. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony. For info, call Oak Ridge Town Hall at (336) 644-7009.
MOVING SALE, Sat., April 16, 8am-2pm, 8569 Scoggins Road, Oak Ridge.
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INDEX Auto for Sale .............................. 27 Employment ................................ 27 Save the Date ............................. 27 Summer Camps ......................... 27 Yard Sales .................................. 27 Home Services ....................... 27-29 Misc. Services.............................. 29 Misc. for Sale ............................. 30 Misc. Wanted ............................. 30 Pets & Animal Services ............... 30 Real Estate .................................. 30
Sky Zone Greensboro JOB FAIR, Saturday, April 16, 10am-2pm and Sunday, April 17, 1-4pm. Positions available are Event Staff, Court Monitors, Concessions, Cashiers, and Facility Maintenance. Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Jefferson Village on New Garden Road, 1572-A Highwoods Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27410. www. skyzone.com/Greensboro. HAIRSTYLIST W/ CLIENTÈLE needed. Call (336) 643-7799, ask for Melda.
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ESTATE / MOVING SALE, Sat., April 16, 7am-12n, 7701 Alcorn Road, Greensboro (near NW School Road). Dan River Antique Mall 1st annual FLEA MARKET / YARD SALE, Sat., April 16, 8am-2pm, 210 E. Murphy Street, Madison. YARD SALE, Saturday, April 16, 8am-1pm, 4814 Carlson Valley Dr., Summerfield. Furniture, rugs, household items; bring measurements. Tandem kayak. Free wood, cut lengths. Williard Oaks NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE, Sat., April 16, 8am-1pm, 6001 Dunvagen Ct. and 6112 Chalet Dr. Downsizing sale with a huge variety of items for every need. (336) 339-7473. GARAGE SALE, Saturday, April 16, 7-11am, 6011 Beckenham Way Oak Ridge, NC 27310. Lots of children’s items and home goods.
HOME SERVICES CLEANING 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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HOME SErvicES MAID 2 GLIMMER – Maid Cleaning Premier cleaning service with Amazon Local. Call (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com. Cleaning Solutions CARPET CLEANING We clean the dirt out of your carpet, not the money out of your pockets! Starting at $20 per room, $60 minimum. Call David, (336) 989-4318, Thecleaningsolutions.org. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.
HOME SErvicES
OLD SCHOOL HOME REPAIR/ IMPROVEMENT
“No Job Too Small”
Jerry & Lisa Potkay, Owners • Oak Ridge, NC
(336) 669-7252
Accredited A+ Rating, oldschoolsjhr@triad.rr.com BBB of Central NC Home Repairs & Improvements • Painting Wood Rot Repairs • Bathroom Remodeling Decks and much more! • Insured
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.
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.
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.
HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE. “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 / 643-9609.
DEcOraTinG EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture placement. E-mail appeninc@gmail.com or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411.
flOOrinG It’s a CARPET thing! Repairs, restretch, replace. (336) 643-6500.
GEnEral rEpair & SErvicES GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522. 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.
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MY GROUNDSKEEPER. Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs, garage & building clean out. Timothy, 643-5154.
AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.
A-LIST LAWN CARE Call for a free estimate. Licensed & insured. (336) 609-7013. 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. LAWN MOWING & general lawn service. Dependable, quality service at reasonable rates. Steve’s Lawn Care, (336) 264-9082. PLANT-PRO DESIGN & LANDSCAPE Planting, mulching, pruning, stone, patios, fire pits. Free estimates. Check out our website, ncplantpro.com. (336) 298-3809. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.
ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035. 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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ORTIZ LANDSCAPING – Complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981.
APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.
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TLC LAWN CARE Affordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertilization and weed control. (336) 681-0097.
JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.
WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764.
FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Spring clean up of trees and leaves. Bed reconstruction, pine needles & mulch Reasonable & honest. Taylor, (336) 464-5215.
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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. Your business should be here! Let us introduce you to our readers. Call Laura, (336) 644-7035 for more info. 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.
GraDinG / HaulinG BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways. (336) 362-3647.
AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174.
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BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS LLC. Mulching, landscaping, pine needles/straw, gravel, concrete work. (336) 362-3647. COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care & maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, pine needles. HOA & annual agrmts Res./comm., fully insured. 27 years serving the Triad. (336) 362-5860.
MaSOnry MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com. 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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BEK Paint Co. Residential & Commercial David & Judy Long, owners
(336) 931-0600
BEKPaintCompany.com 8605 Triad Dr, Colfax (336) 996-4918 marshallstone.com
Mulch & landscape aggregates
MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. WILHELM POOL SERVICE Full service & supply since 1988. Pool start-ups, liner replacements, salt systems, 24/7 service. (336) 687-1977.
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. 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.
PLUMBING WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc. (336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info. JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Office 656-0019, cell 382-6905. BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.
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BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing specials, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. 362-6343.
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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POWER WASHING
CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155.
PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.
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. 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.
MISC. SERVICES
JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. 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.
Services TM Construction , INC
BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS
Sidewalks | Driveways | Stamped concrete
644-8615 office 508-5242 cell
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ROOFING
LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED
Gated access with 24/7 camera surveillance We carry moving & shipping supplies
(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068.
Tell our readers about your service! WILL PICK UP most appliances, metal and elec. items, for a small fee. (336) 689-4167. SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470.
Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797
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PETS & ANIMAL SVCS.
6’ X 10’ heavy duty UTILITY TRAILER, $500 firm. Troy-Bilt rear-tine garden tiller, 5hp Honda engine, $325. (336) 413-0985.
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www.nwobserver.com MISC. WANTED 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. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328. CASH for riding mowers needing repair, or free removal if unwanted, including go-carts, tillers, any gas equip., generators, power washer, ATVs, grills, etc. (336) 689-4167.
PETS & ANIMAL SVCS. LOST & FOUND PETS If you’ve found a pet and need help finding the owner, please let us know. (336) 644-7035, ext. 10
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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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REAL ESTATE
OPEN HOUSE: Sun, April 17 • 2-4pm
Basic baths to designer clips
SEASONED FIREWOOD, delivered and stacked. 1/2 cord, $80. Call 686-6373.
WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys. New vendors welcome. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 1-6pm.
REAL ESTATE
7251 US Hwy 158 Ste. B, Stokesdale
Leslie Livengood • (336) 441-2266
REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in Oak Ridge. Mini suites to full suites; 100 to 1,000 sq. ft. available. For info, call (336) 643-7577.
HOMES FOR RENT
7711 Tall Meadows Dr., Kernersville
3603 Crosstimbers Drive, Greensboro Enjoy a glass of iced tea on your welcoming, wrap-around porch. This home features updated chef’s kitchen, designed for gatherings with friends and family. Freshly painted living areas. Lovely Woodland Hills, near New Garden Road and Brassfield. 4 BR/3 BA. New Price! $354,900
Northwest Guilford County Lakefront living in northwest Guilford County! Deceptively spacious (3,500+ SF) brick home features main level BRs (including master) and beautifully updated kitchen. Spacious basement boasts open floor plan for bonus/family room, rec room (pool table stays), drybar, optional BR, BA and room wired for theatre. $339,000
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1,100+ sq. ft., 3BR, 2BA RANCH, vaulted ceiling in master BR, liv. rm. & kitchen. Located in Cedar Hollow sub., Stokesdale. No pets. $875/mo. (336) 382-6804. HOME FOR RENT – OAK RIDGE, 3BR, 2BA, 1,611 sq. ft., renovated home in Weatherstone. FP, tankless water heater, 2-car garage, storage building & fenced yard, yard maint. incl. No pets. $1,500/mo. (336) 215-7958. Selling or renting? We’ll help you reach every home with an Oak Ridge, Summerfield and Stokesdale zip code! Need more info? Call (336) 644-7035, ext. 10.
HOMES FOR SALE Desirable TWELVE OAKS NEIGHBORHOOD, 4BR, 3.5BA, study, dramatic ceilings, two living areas, sunroom, stainless & granite kitchen, 3,850 sq. ft., inground pool, wooded lot. $499,900. Oak Ridge/ NW Schools. Call owner for appt., (336) 337-1864.
123 Dream Lane Updated home on 1 acre with park-like setting. Remodeled kitchen, granite countertops, double ovens, fixtures and tile. Office plus bonus room, with 2-car side entry garage and 3BR/2.5BA. New roof and HVAC. Offered at $297,000
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display advertiser index A/C & HEATING Stokesdale Heating & Air.......................3 Velocity Air, Inc. ....................................7
ACCOUNTING By the Book Accounting .....................23 Kimberly Thacker Accounting .............32 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........23
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Marshall Stone ...................................29 New Garden Landscape & Nursery ......4 New Garden Select ..............................2 Old School Home Repair ....................28 ProStone, Inc. .......................................7 Southern States ....................................2 Stokesdale Storage .............................29
Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ....................8
BANKS / LENDING
MEDICAL
BUILDING & REMODELING Brian Thompson Homes .....................17 Builders MD ........................................18 Disney Construction Co. .....................17 Don Mills Builders ...............................17 Dream Kitchen Builders ......................12 Friddle & Company .............................17 Johnson & Lee ....................................16 Kickin Clouds .....................................21 Naylor Custom Homes .......................16 On-Target Construction Service ..........29 R & K Custom Homes ........................16 Ray Bullins Construction .....................16 TM Construction Service ....................29
CHIROPRACTIC Oak Ridge Chiropractic ........................3
CHURCHES Oak Ridge United Methodist Church ..26
DENTIST Beth Borden, DDS ..............................26
EVENTS Spring Parade of Homes .................... 11
FUNERAL SERVICES Forbis & Dick Brooke Chapel ..............32
HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES BEK Paint Company ...........................29 Budget Blinds .....................................23 Furniture Medic ..................................29 House of Stars ....................................23
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LEGAL SERVICES Attorney Bill Barbour ..........................31 Scott Tippett Law .................................7
Carolina Bank .....................................22 David Nishan, McLean Mortgage .......18
8004 Linville Rd, Suite E-3, Oak Ridge
Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge ............10 LeBauer Healthcare .............................6 Northwest Family Medicine ..................9
MISCELLANEOUS
Administration of estates and trusts Wills, trusts and estate planning
Guardianships Small business start-ups Contracts
Serving the northwest community
Downtown Greensboro Inc. ..................6
PET SERVICES Bark-N-Barber ....................................30
www.attorneybillbarbour.com
KPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ...................23 Northwest Animal Hospital ....................3 Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital ............32 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........23 Westergaard Kennels.............................4
REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty ...........................19 Berkshire Hathaway Yost & Little ........13 Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams ..........12 Dede Cunningham, Keller Williams ....14 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ...............30 Jan Cox, Keller Williams ......................15 Jason Smith, Smith Marketing ............16 Jill Oakley, Tyler, Redhead & McAlister 14 Johnnye Letterman, BHHS .................12 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway .......30 Patsy Arriaga, New Homes of GSO ....30 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ..................20 Kris Devaney, Allen Tate .....................20
RETAIL Bi-Rite Food Center ..............................5 Carpets By Direct, Inc. ........................25
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YMCA of Greensboro ...........................9
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