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Town celebrates 20th anniversary of Founders’ Day, May 13-14 Festivities will include carnival rides and attractions, a parade, live music, food, exhibits, pony rides and much more for the young and old alike. Save the dates and bring some friends! by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – As momentous events go, this is the big one for Summerfield. The 20th annual Founders’ Day festival, which pays homage to the town’s founders and celebrates over two centuries of history, will be held Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14. Though skies may be a little gray on Friday, it looks like there will be a lot of blue on Saturday, along with temperatures in the low 80s – perfect weather for a 20th anniversary celebration! Pulling together an event that historically attracts somewhere between 3,000 and 5,000 people is no small feat, but Cheryl Gore, the Town of Summerfield’s event planner, and a small army of staff members and volunteers, have got it under control. The Town has also had a lot of assistance this year from Summerfield Fire District, which is happy to see the annual festival returning to the grounds of fire station #9 on Summerfield Road, as well as the lot the Town owns beside the station. Founders’ Day honors the original founders of Bruce’s Crossroads, a com-
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The 20th annual Founders’ Day will be held May 13-14, with all activities taking place along Summerfield Road in downtown Summerfield.
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munity that evolved into Summerfield in the early 1800s, as well as a second set of founders and more recent residents who worked diligently to incorporate in 1996 and preserve Summerfield’s identity. The first Founders’ Day was spontaneously organized in 1997 by a citizens’ group who wanted to show their appreciation for the people who had worked so hard to incorporate the town the previous year. This year’s Founders’ Day celebration will run from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday evening, and from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday. With the exception of the Saturday morning parade, all festivities will take place at and
adjacent to the fire district’s station #9, at 7300-7400 Summerfield Road. Northern Guilford High School’s band will entertain Founders’ Day attendees on Friday evening; there will also be carnival rides, inflatables and food trucks. The annual Founders’ Day parade will begin Saturday morning at 10 a.m., at the intersection of Centerfield Road and Summerfield Road, and
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online: nwobserver.com e-mail: questions@nwobserver.com What is the process for reducing the speed limit on a residential street? The speed limit on Ashton Park Drive (off N.C. 150 in Oak Ridge) is 35 mph, and to my knowledge the police have never enforced it. On several occasions, individuals from our neighborhood have contacted the county, the N.C. Highway Patrol, Oak Ridge Town Council, and the neighborhood association. It is worth noting that Ashton Park Drive and the streets that connect to it are narrow and over the years several mailboxes have been hit (mine has been hit four times in seven years). Before a speed limit can be reduced, someone from the municipality in which you live must request NCDOT to conduct a study to determine if the reduced speed limit is warranted. Since you live in Oak Ridge, we forwarded your questions and concerns to Town Manager Bruce Oakley, who responded, “A request has been made by the town to have NCDOT study the speed limit on Ashton Park Drive. If NCDOT feels a reduction in the speed limit is warranted, they will send us an ordinance to pass approving the new speed limit.”
I saw this vehicle traveling on N.C. 68 on my way to work the other day. It was one of several headed north on N.C. 68, and I wondered whether they were passing through or going somewhere nearby. Those pink elephants were definitely headed to the town-owned lot beside Summerfield Fire Station #9 on Summerfield
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SUMMERFIELD – On Saturday, May 14, citizens attending the Founders’ Day festival will have an opportunity to get their first look at alternative trail routes being proposed for the A&Y Greenway extension, which will take the trail from the pedestrian tunnel under U.S. 220 to Centerfield Road at Summerfield Elementary School. Representatives of Stewart, the Raleigh-based engineer and design firm hired by the Town of Sum-
merfield to design the trail extension, will be set up in the Trails/Greenway tent to present maps of alternative trail routes and seek citizen input. Also in the Trails/Greenway tent, kids will have an opportunity to make paper frogs from about 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and there will be a period for longtime residents of Summerfield to share some of their favorite memories of growing up in the Town.
STOKESDALE – A budget message and proposed budget for fiscal year 20162017 will be presented at the Stokesdale Town Council meeting on Thursday, May 12, 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall on Angle Pardue Road.
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Text amendments presented OAK RIDGE – At the Oak Ridge Town Council meeting on May 5, Town Planning Director Bill Bruce presented several proposed text amendments to the Oak Ridge Code of Ordinances. He explained the amendments are necessary to implement recommendations of the adopted Oak Ridge Future Land Plan Update, to ensure compliance with state statutes, and to “modernize” and correct inconsistences within the ordinances. One of the main points of discussion among council members was whether the minimum lot size in an RPD (Rural Preservation District) neighborhood should remain at 20,000 square feet or be reduced to 15,000 square feet. Just as with the more traditional RS-40 zoning, with RPD zoning the overall lot density is 40,000 square feet per unit, but houses
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AWARD Oak Ridge Fire District volunteer firefighter Giovanna “Gigi” Giaimo was presented with the annual Strength and Honor award (see Bits & Pieces, p. 20).
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Sgt. Eric League of the sheriff’s District 1 office reported that car break-ins were “under control” in the last month, while noting there was one vehicle break-in at Oak Ridge Town Park along with an outbuilding break-in at a residence; both cases have been solved. League reminded everyone to keep their valuables in their car locked up and out of sight.
FIRE DEPARTMENT Oak Ridge Fire Chief Steve Simmons said the department responded to 61 calls in April; 35 were fire/service-related and 26 medical-related. Department staff and volunteers underwent 248 hours of training. Offering a safety tip, Simmons encouraged everyone to clean their dryer vents of excess lint and keep fires in
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Oakley said the Town didn’t get enough bids on the proposed sidewalk construction from the corner of Linville Road and N.C. 150 to Oak Ridge Commons shopping center, so the period for receiving bids has been extended. Town Clerk Sandra Smith was congratulated for getting her certification as a municipal clerk.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning: AG to RS-40. Town Planning Director Bill Bruce presented the rezoning request, which was submitted by builder/ developer Mark Disney, for 10.12 acres located at 1830 Oak Ridge Road; the property has a 137-year-old log house on it. Staff recommends approval of the request. Bobbi Baker, vice chair of the Planning and Zoning Board, said about 20 neighboring property owners voiced their concerns about the RS-40 zoning request at the recent P&Z meeting, but the
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Mark Disney said he was born and raised in Oak Ridge and plans to move back, build a home and raise his kids in the community; with a nod to members of Boy Scout Troop 139 who were present, Disney said he had gotten his Eagle award with that same troop. As for the rezoning, he said the RS-40 zoning would allow him to develop a small number of houses on the property he planned to purchase from Ann Berrier. Chris Rohrer of Land Solutions in Greensboro said his company had worked with Disney throughout the development planning process. The RS-40 zoning on this property would allow for up to 10 homes, but he said, realistically, the number of homes would be 5 to 6 at the most.
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Ann Schneider, chair of the Town’s Historic Preservation Commission, said the property has a historic log cabin on it, and the developer is open to finding a home for the structure. She hopes the Town will be able to find a preservationist or group interested in moving and caring for the cabin.
OPPONENTS Lizann Dodson, who lives on and owns an adjacent property on Williard Road, expressed concerns about the impact of the proposed development on her groundwater supply, since in the past she had a problem with her well running dry; she also expressed concern about runoff from the lots that would be developed. Yanfei Yang of Redfox Drive said his property abutted the property Disney hopes to develop, and as a scientist, he is trained to always ask how things can be done better. While building five houses on the property seems reasonable, he asked that restrictions be placed on the zoning.
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Richard Cavanaugh, also of Red Fox Drive, said the Town’s vision statement included several goals, including to value environmental preservation. Building up
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Senior Ethan Reeder (right) asks Peyton Beyer to the prom with the help of his pet duck, Boomer.
vis’s date say anything but “Yes!” to his promposal? “I was at basketball practice with the varsity girls,” said Chavis. “Four players went to switch jerseys, and when they came back they had the letters ‘P-R-O-M’ painted across their stomachs.” Chavis’ date, Zamaya Clayton, was totally surprised – and said “Yes!” While in class, senior Jacob Myers said he got everyone’s attention by using the teacher’s bell, and then proposed to his date in front of the entire class.
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Vikings claim individual, team conference championships by L.A. LOGAN Northwest Guilford High School’s boys golf team finished first out of six teams at the 4-A Piedmont Triad Conference Golf Tournament on April 26; the team had the low score of 318 strokes, 15 fewer than second-place Southwest Guilford.
“We started out this year not playing as well as we thought we should have,” said head golf coach Ron Bare. “The team’s confidence grew mid-season. They did a great job finishing as conference champions.” Grant Powell, who has committed to play golf at Greensboro College next season, captured the individual title,
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shooting a 73. “It was great finishing my senior year, winning Golfer of the Year and having coach Ron Bare behind me, supporting me 100 percent,” said Powell. “It means a lot to me knowing that I have a mentor like that in my life. “It’s been really special to have him the last four years of my career.” Reflecting on the past year, Photo by L.A. Logan/NWO Powell said it was a stress-free Grant Powell, senior, won the 4-A Piedmont Triad Conference Individual Championship and was awarded Golfer of the Year in the year and the conference. team atmosphere was great. Powell shot a 75, one stroke away from “I’ll be back next year to cheer them qualifying for states for the second year in a row. on,” he said of his teammates. On May 3, the team traveled to Treyburn Country Club in Durham for the 4-A Midwest Men’s Golf Regional Championships, placing eighth overall.
“That motivates me to work harder now until I start college in August,” he said. “A lot of people are supporting me … and I will use that as motivation.”
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Northern Elementary Battle of the Books’ team took home first place at the regional competition on May 4. Shown in photo, back row (standing), L to R: Barbara Farrell, Matthew Weaver, Garrett Linn, Alexis Evatt, Caleb Blalock, Allen Xu, Madison Lane, Noor Ahmidouch and Amy Pugh; front row, L to R: Jacob Pierotti, Sasha Mack, Audrey Wrinkle, Norah El-Bana and Sam Bivona.
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Northwest Guilford Middle School On the weekend of May 7, members of Northwest Guilford Middle School’s quiz bowl team joined 159 of the top middle school quiz bowl teams at the Hilton Atlanta for the 2016 Middle School National Championship Tournament.
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...continued from p. 11 one of nine teams from North Carolina competing at the national championship. The team finished the preliminary rounds with a 5-3 record, which qualified them for the playoffs. Their path to the playoffs wasn’t easy – they were on the brink of elimination when they defeated Henderson from Atlanta, Georgia, in Round 13 to stay alive. Their shot at the title ended when they lost to Longfellow B from Falls Church, Virginia, in Round 15. Northwest Guilford Middle School finished in 49th place out of 160 teams from 25 states and the District of Columbia.
popular culture. The matches feature a blend of individual competition and team collaboration, since no individual player is likely to be an expert in all subject areas. Participation in quiz bowl both reinforces lessons from the classroom and encourages players to develop new intellectual interests. The Northwest Middle team was captained by Kiran Soma, who was joined by Chase Harrell, Phillip Kang, Jonathan Mayes and Nathan Ruppel, and was coached by Meagan Lopez and Sara Vaughn. Northwest Guilford Middle’s team was
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Viking boys tennis players score championship wins The Northwest Guilford boys tennis team (15-3, 10-0) dominated the 4-A Piedmont Triad Conference Championships on April 26-27. Juniors Trevor Weidl and Peyton Gillenwater won the doubles title, while freshman Brandon Dollar took home the individual championship. “I’m really proud of the guys,” said NWGHS head tennis coach Randall Alexander. “They’ve done an outstanding job this season. These guys do not know what it feels like to not win conference.” In the opening round of the 4-A Men’s Dual Team Tennis State Championships on May 4, Northwest swept past Mallard Creek High School 6-0, advancing to the second round to face Myers Park away on May 10.
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Junior Trevor Weidl (shown in photo) and teammate Peyton Gillenwater won the doubles title at the 4-A Piedmont Triad Conference Championship on April 26-27.
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‘Seussical the Musical’ by CHELSEA DEANGIO Down the halls of Northern Guilford High School, mice scamper toward the auditorium. A neon-plumed bird prances to music. And a cat in a familiar hat leads the way. If you didn’t know better, you might think you’d wandered into the pages of a storybook. That’s the idea behind the latest production of the Nighthawk Players, Northern’s drama club, which will perform “Seussical the Musical” May 19-21. Forty-five students in grades nine through 12 make up the cast and crew of the show, which is a mashup of some of Dr. Seuss’s most famous tales. Auditions were held in November and the cast has been hard at work on the production since January. Students are under the direction of the school’s theater teacher Anna Smith, who is in her first year at Northern. Though other plays have been produced by Northern theater students in the past, this is the first musical produced in several years. “We’re eager to prove ourselves,”
Smith said, adding that selecting “Seussical” as the spring production was a nobrainer for her. “It’s a show that I did in my own high school theater days,” she said. “I played Jojo, so it’s a musical I know very well.” “Seussical,” which premiered on Broadway in 2000, follows Photo by Chelsea DeAngio/NWO characters from The Cat in the Hat, HorNorthern Guilford High School’s Nighthawk Players will perform “Seussical the Musical” May 19-21. ton Hears a Who and Yertle the Turtle, among others. Like all of Dr. Seuss’s books, the said. “It’s a lullaby, and it’s the mo“It takes place in two different worlds – the Whos’ world, which is located on a clover, and Horton’s world, a jungle full of characters who refuse to believe something as small as a clover could contain an entire community of tiny people,” Smith said. “Horton is the only one who knows the truth, since he can hear them with his big elephant ears.”
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All the hard work pays off when the lights go down. Musical numbers like “Circus McGurkus” and “Solla Sollew” showcase the talented teens’ skillful singing and dancing. The energy of the cast is magnetic, and is sure to have audience members bopping along from their seats. Whimsy aside, though, there are quiet scenes that highlight the show’s important message. “‘Solla Sollew’ is probably my favorite moment of the show,” Peele
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ment where Horton realizes he’s going to stay true to his word and care for everyone, no matter how small.” •••••
want to go? The Nighthawk Players will perform “Seussical the Musical” Thursday, May 19, at 7 p.m., Friday, May 20, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 21 at 2 p.m. Show tickets are $7 in advance (online at Northern’s Eventbrite.com page) and $10 at the door. Dinner (advance tickets required), which includes chicken, pasta, salad, bread and dessert, will be offered before the show on May 19. Dinner/ show tickets are $20/person. A character luncheon will be held on Saturday at noon, with photo opportunities for kids to pose with the cast. Tickets for the luncheon (advance tickets required) and 2 p.m. show are $15.
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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.
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BECCA GOLD, senior
Position/role on the team: Second base Hometown: Summerfield Toughest class: Criminological Theory Plans after high school: Play softball at King University Extracurricular activities: Speech and debate team, Model Congress, Campus Life Most admired athlete: Natasha Watley (Team USA softball) Favorite sports team: Carolina Panthers Favorite food: PieWorks breadsticks Favorite musician: Plumb Favorite movie: “Stand By Me” Any siblings? One younger sister, Lizzie Best vacation ever: K-LOVE Cruise Years lived in the Northwest area: 18 Dream job: Behavioral analyst for a state or federal law enforcement agency Interesting fact about yourself: “I can solve a Rubik’s Cube in under a minute and a half.” One thing you would change about school): “Physical Education and recess for every grade because studies show that students perform better in an academic setting if they have a mental break in the middle of the day.” Nickname: “Gold” Pre-performance ritual: “I listen to classical music before my games.” Head Coach Rick Shoemaker’s comments on Becca: “Becca is a fantastic
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kid and a great softball player. She continues to be a leader on the field and tends to lead by example during games and practice. I really look forward to seeing her at the next level as she is taking her skills to King University.”
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CAMERON WHITSON, senior Position/role on the team: “I am a starting pitcher, and when I don’t pitch, I play left field.” Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: Math Plans after high school: Play baseball in college Extracurricular activities: Lifting at the YMCA and hanging out with friends Most admired athlete: José Fernández (pitcher for the Miami Marlins)
One thing you would change about school: No homework Nickname: “Cam” Pre-performance ritual: “Pray and really just do my thing so I can focus.” Head Coach Sandy Gann’s comments on Cameron: “Cam had a solid junior year as our No. 2 starter at pitcher. He is now the man to anchor the pitching staff. His performance and leadership is key to our success.”
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MADISYN SPAGNOLA, senior Position/role on the team: Forward and senior captain Hometown: Dallas, Texas Toughest class: AP English and Composition Plans after high school: University of Louisville Extracurricular activities: Soccer, wrestling and shopping Most admired athlete: Daryl Williams (offensive tackle for the Panthers) Favorite sports team: Louisville Cardinals Favorite food: Chips and guacamole
Favorite sports team: UNC Tar Heels
Favorite musician: Mike Posner
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite movie: “Titanic”
Favorite band: The Weeknd
Any siblings? One brother, Stewart
Favorite movie: “Shutter Island”
Best vacation ever: “Spring break 2016 with my best friends”
Any siblings? A brother, Chandler Best vacation ever: The Cayman Islands
Years lived in the Northwest area: 14
Years lived in the Northwest area: 18 (lifelong)
Dream job: WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) Diva
Dream job: “My dream is to get drafted by a major league baseball team out of college, but if that doesn’t work, to own a business.”
Interesting fact about yourself: “I’m a professional wrestler.” One thing you would change about school: Having to go
Interesting fact about yourself: “I have a real loud and unique laugh, so if people hear it they know it’s me.”
Nickname: “Mad Spag”
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Pre-performance ritual: Listening to country music with Daryl
Head Coach Beth Ann Alcorn’s comments on Madisyn: “Madisyn is a very versatile player. She has played in all positions of the field with the exception of center defender and goalkeeper. Her versatility is invaluable to the team when there are holes to file in specific positions.”
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RYAN RAY, senior Position/role on the team: Team captain and “hype man” Hometown: Greensboro
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CAITLIN MOORE, senior
Position/role on the team: Midfield and defense Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AP Chemistry Plans after high school: Attend a fouryear university Extracurricular activities: Beta Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, basketball and playing the piano Most admired athlete: Peyton Beyer (NGHS lacrosse teammate) Favorite sports team: UNC Tar Heels Favorite food: Everything Favorite band: The Beatles Favorite movie: “Top Gun” Any siblings? An older brother, Josh Best vacation ever: Mexico Years lived in the Northern area: 17 Dream job: Veterinarian Interesting fact about yourself: “I can sing.” Nickname: “C-Moore” Pre-performance rituals: Listening to music and getting hyped Head Coach Amanda Cullinan’s comments on Caitlin: “Caitlin started playing lacrosse last year as a junior. However, winning all-area first-team [honors] during her first season, you would never know she had not played before. She has continued to grow as a player and dominates the field on defense. Her speed and defensive instincts will surely be missed next year.”
Toughest class: Scientific Visualization with Mr. Munroe Plans after high school: “Start my own small gourmet cat food restaurant.”
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Extracurricular activities: Reenacting scenes from “The Suite Life of Zach and Cody” Most admired athletes: Michael Jordan and John McEnroe Favorite sports team: North Carolina Tar Heels Favorite foods: Curry, steak, mussels and Pad Thai Favorite band/musician: Kris Kross (hip hop group) and Mac Miller (rapper) Favorite movies: “Fight Club” and “Bee Movie” Any siblings? Two older brothers Best vacation ever: “That one trip to Tijuana, LOL.”
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Years lived in the Northern area: 17 Dream job: Greeter at Walmart Interesting fact about yourself: “One time I did a back flip, and it was totally killer.” One thing you would change about school: Require grey jumpsuit uniforms Nickname: “Goat” Pre-performance ritual: Four hours of intense meditation Head Coach Annette Keip’s comments on Ryan: “Ryan Ray is a high-spirited player, who brings not only his tennis skills but also his fun-loving spirit to the team. Over the last four years he’s worked hard at his tennis game and has been an asset to the team. He’s taken on a position of leader and teacher to the freshmen.”
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“She was really embarrassed, but the proposal made it better,” he said. Senior Kamari Bonds admitted his promposal was “lame.” “I texted her and asked her if she wanted to go,” Bonds said. Senior Ashton Lambeth’s boyfriend incorporated a fish into his promposal. “He bought me a fish and made a sign that said, ‘Out of all the fish in the sea, Ashton, will you go to the prom with me?’” The amount of money students spend on prom varies widely. Senior Raina Smallwood said she will spend about $700 on prom day, which will include breakfast, a trip to the hair salon, manicure, jewelry, makeup and photos. Like Smallwood, Lambeth plans to spend
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around $700 on her dress, hair, makeup, nails, heels and a spray tan. Myers said he is using prom as an excuse to buy a new watch, which may increase his expenses to around $400. But more than about how much they spend, prom will be about the experience – and for some, that experience will be a little bittersweet. Lambeth admits to feeling a little sad about the last prom “because it means we are growing up.” “It’s my first and last prom,” said Beyer. “I’m really excited about it. We’re getting a limo.” Reeder said prom is a little sad because “other than graduation, it symbolizes the end of high school.”
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THURSDAY, MAY 12 Stokesdale Town Council | The Stokesdale Town Council will meet on May 12 at 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. For a meeting agenda, visit www.stokesdale.org.
FRIDAY, MAY 13 Chorus Spring Showcase | The Northwest Guilford High School chorus will hold its spring concert on May 13 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the school on 5240 Northwest School Road. Ticket sales begin at 6 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Concessions will be sold. More info: Mr. Ward, choral director, (336) 605-3300, ext. 2087, or wardj@gcsnc.com.
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become a firefighter with his friends at Oak Ridge Fire & Rescue Company.
The scholarship fund was established and endowed by the Russoli family, in honor and memory of Lance Corporal Andrew David Russoli, USMC. A graduate of Northwest Guilford High, Andrew was killed in action during combat engagement in Iraq. His desire, after serving in the Marine Corps, was to
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On Saturday, May 21, the Greensboro Science Center (GSC) is hosting its third annual Tuxedo Trot: Run for the Penguins, a fundraiser to benefit endangered African penguins. Due to the disruption of its breeding grounds, oil spills and loss of food supply, the African penguin population has declined by about 69 percent in the past 10 years and is rapidly fading. The GSC wants to do its part to help reestablish these birds in the wild. One hundred percent of proceeds from the 5k and Kids’ Fun Run will be donated to the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) to support efforts to save these wild creatures. The run is billed as a fun, family-friendly event. “The Tuxedo Trot has a very laid back atmosphere where the emphasis is on fun and our feathered friends,”
confirms Kelli Crawford, the event’s race director. “You don’t have to be a serious runner to participate. Participants are encouraged to finish at their own pace and enjoy the event. The race rules are simple: ‘Have Fun. Save Penguins.’” Last year’s Tuxedo Trot raised over $13,000 for SANCCOB. This year the Center hopes to raise $20,000 for the organization. The Tuxedo Trot will feature a 5k and a Kids’ Fun Run. Both events will begin and end at the Greensboro Science Center. The 5k takes runners along a two-loop course on Lawndale Drive and through Country Park. The Kids’ Fun Run, which is open to ages 10 and younger, is a one-mile loop through the center’s Animal Discovery Zoo. All participants receive a customized T-shirt and admission into the GSC on race day. There will also be prizes such as penguin meet-and-greets, penguin paintings,
guest passes to the GSC, as well as prizes from race sponsors and local businesses. Prizes will be awarded for overall top finishers, best costume and for others lucky enough to have their bib number pulled in a random drawing.
want to go? Tuxedo Trot: Run for the Penguins Greensboro Science Center 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro Saturday, May 21 5k: $40 through noon on May 19; $45 on race day Kids’ Fun Run: $20 through noon on May 19; $25 on race day www.tuxedotrot.com.
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to 10 homes on the property near his home will have environmental impacts, and would impact the 137-year-old log cabin on the property, he said. “Does Oak Ridge need to be one continuous RS-40 sprawl?” he asked, adding that more traffic turning onto N.C. 150 will make the road less safe. “In six months’ time we have had three (traffic-related) deaths in Oak Ridge … we have to seriously look at traffic and its impact,” Cavanaugh said, before asking, as the Town allows more RS-40 properties, what the plans were for water. Cavanaugh then read an email from Paul Woolf, who lives on Oak Ridge Road and could not attend the meeting. “N.C. 150 (Oak Ridge Road) is already ridiculously busy. Development cannot be to the detriment of the entire community; sometimes, we just need to say no,” Woolf wrote. Rebecca Bettini, also a resident of Oak
Ridge Road, said in less than two years there had been two wrecks in her front yard. “The traffic and speed is getting much worse and the speed limit is not being enforced,” she said. “Also, I have a shallow well, and every time I see a house go up it just about scares me to death. Many people who live in my area have had to re-drill their well. Traffic and water – those are my two oppositions.” After the public hearing was closed, council members weighed in on the proposed rezoning. Council member Jim Kinneman asked Rohrer of Land Solutions to speak to the issue of water runoff and Rohrer said if developed, the runoff would not be any more or less than it currently is, but could be a little more concentrated. Council member George McClellan asked if 20 percent of the old-growth trees would remain on the property and Bruce confirmed that yes, that is a stated requirement in the Town’s development ordinance. “There are some beautiful trees around the old homesite, and I’m going to keep
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them as much as possible,” Disney said. As for the log cabin, McClellan asked if it was a significant historic structure and Schneider said it depended. The cabin has been on the site since the mid-‘50s or ‘60s and is in disrepair. “It’s still standing and could be restored, but it will take a lot of time, effort and money,” Schneider said. Disney said the property owner told him the cabin was moved from the Old Mill at one point. Council member Mike Stone asked Schneider if a house built in the 1880s and is in disrepair has less historic significance than one that is in good condition, to which she responded, “It depends on the structure – is there a viable use for it, and if so, is there the money to do it? I would like to see every one of these places restored and used for something – and that could happen. We are losing historic structures at an alarming rate.” Stone then asked how many of the 13 adjacent property owners Disney had contacted directly and he said about 10. Council member Doug Nodine asked Disney why the rezoning request didn’t have the condition that no more than 6 houses would be built on the property, to which Disney responded that at the time he applied for the rezoning he didn’t know how many houses could be built on it. Rohrer confirmed that after putting in roads, septic systems and working with the lay of the land and to preserve
as many trees as possible, no more than six houses could be built on the 10.12acre property. Mayor Sullivan asked if there was any way to predict what Guilford County would require in terms of erosion mitigation and Bruce said that couldn’t be determined until the site plan was approved. Addressing the neighbors who had voiced concerns about their groundwater supply, Kinneman said the council is investigating a water system so it will have the ability to provide water to people if their well runs dry. “My concern is that we’re starting to talk about closing the door,” Kinneman then said. “People had to sell their AGzoned land for your houses to be built – if we were to close the door for this development, in fairness, we have to close the door for any more development. Within limits, people who own property have the ability to do what we allow them to do with their property. With 5 homes (on 10.12 acres) you’re effectively getting RS-80, which is much lower than most houses that abut this property. “Right now, with AG (zoning), you could put a mobile home on this property – and a whole lot of other things. So, it’s not a given that you’re going to have a beautiful farm right next to you,” Kinneman continued. McClellan, who had motioned to approve the rezoning before Kinneman’s remarks, agreed. “You could also put
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Town Finance Officer Sam Anders said the Town has $2.4 million in assets and once again, he was astonished by the amount the Town received from ABC profit sharing. To date this fiscal year, the Town has received $109,806 from ABC profits, while it budgeted $78,000 for the fiscal year.
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“This piece of land is surrounded by existing homes and would have a lower density than the surrounding properties,” Sullivan said, confirming the Town would encourage the developer to find a new home for the log cabin on the property.
A grand opening for Cascades Nature Preserve was set for May 6. “The addition of that property speaks well for Oak Ridge,” Edwards said.
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Nodine said he thought RS-40 zoning for the proposed development was compatible with the surrounding properties.
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“Having a situation that tells people, ‘You can’t develop’ may lead us down a path we don’t want to go,” Stone said.
Tyler Millard Band played for the first Music in the Park event of the season.
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Stone said RS-40 is the lowest-density zoning currently available in Oak Ridge. To one of Cavanaugh’s points, that the Town’s ordinances and stated positions can appear to be in conflict with themselves – i.e. protecting property owners’ rights while at the same time preserving the Town’s historic roots – Stone said that’s why, through the zoning and site plan approval process, the Town’s staff, council and Planning and Zoning Board work to find the balance between the two.
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a hog farm on AG. The land use plan requires preserving 20 percent of the old trees. Efforts will be made by the town to try to preserve the old structure on the property. We are working on water. What is relevant now is that this does meet the land use plan and zoning requirements, and it is consistent with surrounding properties.”
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Guilford County Commissioners Alan Branson (third from left) and Justin Conrad (third from right) joined Oak Ridge Mayor Spencer Sullivan (fourth from left), Mayor Pro Tem George McClellan (second from right), parks and trails advocate Trudy Whitacre (far right), Guilford County and Town of Oak Ridge Parks and Recreation staff members, Boy Scouts and other citizens and trail enthusiasts at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Cascades Nature Preserve on Goodwill Church Road on May 6. Guilford County and the Town of Oak Ridge have a partnership agreement to maintain and improve the 130-acre nature preserve and make it available for hiking and nature walking.
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GRINS to... Char at Lowes Foods Bakery. Thank you so much for going above and beyond to help me choose a cake for my mom’s 60th birthday! Your added details were perfect and you “set the tone” for my entire day. Jaime Apple and Heather Meitl, the Oak Ridge Elementary PTO, and all the parents who put together an amazing Teacher Appreciation Week for the entire ORE staff. Each day was special – thank you! Those courageous Republicans, including former Presidents George H.W. Bush and George Bush, who love their country more than their political party and refuse to support Trump. It’s embarrassing that he’s come this far. All the families at Laugh & Learn Child Care Center for the food, gifts and treats for Teacher Appreciation Week. A special thanks to Renee Halpin for organizing it all – we appreciate you! Our neighbors, Sander and Roleen Johnson. A busy week, a broken mower and a weekend conference – this could have led to a gripe against us, but instead, we send a grin to them for mowing our mile-high grass! Brian Stratton and Scott Sanborn (writers of editorials in last week’s
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Johnny Van Kemp, a 12-year-old Northern Middle School student who lives in Summerfield with his parents, John and Sharon, will be an honorary grand marshal in this year’s parade. Johnny is at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem, where he is undergoing an intense, 29-day chemo treatment program as he battles leukemia for the second time after being in remission for 10 months. Some of Johnny’s many supporters will be riding in the parade on an orange truck as they Face Time with him (orange is the color used to bring awareness to leukemia). With the exception of two years in 2014 and 2015, Mayor Mark Brown has been a faithful volunteer at every Founders’ Day parade and he’s looking forward to being behind the scenes again this year to help with putting out signs, directing traffic, or anything else that is needed. After the parade, there will be an all-day festival with live music, food
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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
grading / Hauling
E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, topsoil, mulch, lot clearing, basements etc. (336) 451-1282.
lawn carE / landScaping DOM’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, seed and fertilizer, aeration, weed control, mulch and more! Big or small, we do it all. Call (336) 558-3667 for free estimate. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174. Your business should be here! The NWO reaches over 11,000 mailboxes every week! Let us introduce you to our readers. Call Laura, (336) 644-7035 for more info. 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. (336) 643-1119. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 6439332, carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.
WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764. A-LIST LAWN CARE Spring special: 4th cut FREE! Licensed & insured. Free estimates. (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 (336) 643-9157. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875. ORTIZ LANDSCAPING – Complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981. TLC LAWN CARE Affordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertilization and weed control. (336) 681-0097. FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Summer mowing and lawn care. Bed reconstruction, pine needles & mulch. Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 464-5215. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, con-
BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways. (336) 362-3647.
D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete outdoor living spaces – fireplaces, retaining walls, patios, more! NC licensed irrigation contractor. BBB A+. (336) 480-4101.
crete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820.
TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, grading, brush/tree removal, food plots and more! (336) 207-6632.
How about a new patio or fire pit? We can
gEnEral rEpair & SErvicES
ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035.
MOWER TUNE-UP and mower deck repair. Free pick up and delivery within 5 miles of Oak Ridge. Call or text (336) 880-7498.
PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.
BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS LLC. Mulching, landscaping, pine needles/straw, gravel, concrete work. (336) 362-3647.
flOOring It’s a CARPET thing! Repairs, restretch, replace. (336) 643-6500.
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MaSOnry SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. 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.
HOME SERVICES
Fireplaces and firepits
MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.
MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS
HOME SERVICES
HOME SERVICES
CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155.
REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION
ROOFING
STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, 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.
BEK Paint Co. Residential & Commercial David & Judy Long, owners
(336) 931-0600
BEKPaintCompany.com • References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed
ON-TARGET
A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, (336) 621-6962.
Roof Replacements / Repairs Siding & Windows Custom Decks / Porches General Home Repairs Remodeling / Painting
ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS – if you had hail during the storm on April 28, call us for a free roof inspection. Let us make sure that your roof was not damaged by the storm. Red Rhino Roofing, based in Oak Ridge, NC. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call (336) 944-6118, or visit redrhinoroofing.com.
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. Tc. GicEes, In ARerv -Tction S OCoNnstru
8605 Triad Dr, Colfax (336) 996-4918 marshallstone.com
HOME SERVICES
31 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee • Insurance specialists
(336) 644-1580
FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable
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. JLB REMODELING, INC. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336)
GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519. WILHELM POOL SERVICE Full service & supply since 1988. Pool start-ups, liner replacements, salt systems, 24/7 service. (336) 687-1977.
PAINTING & DRYWALL DJ PAINTING SERVICES Guaranteed, insured, quality work.
Faux
BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic. & insured. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924. 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 (336) 656-0019, cell (336) 382-6905.
MISC. SERVICES WILL PICK UP most appliances, metal and elec. items, for a small fee. (336) 689-4167.
Remodeling and additions. Fully insured.
PLUMBING
CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call (336) 643-8191 or (336) 580-3245.
681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com. ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION
PIANO LESSONS, all ages and levels, Summerfield area. Patti, (336) 298-4181. SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470. COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068. Tell our readers about your business!
Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. (336) 362-6343.
Services TM Construction , INC
Tell our readers about your business!
BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS
Classifieds are just $4/line!
Sidewalks | Driveways | Stamped concrete
painting. Dwayne Johnson, (336) 648-9628.
POWER WASHING
644-8615 office 508-5242 cell
PAINTING – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small.
PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www.
Licensed & insured
Insured. Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186.
windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873.
NC Gen. Contractor #72797
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MISC. FOR SALE
PETS & ANIMAL SVCS.
REAL ESTATE
UPRIGHT FROST-FREE FREEZER, $100. Antique oak buffet, $200. (336) 497-3218.
HORSE BOARDING, Green Acres Horse Farm, Stokesdale area. Full board & pasture board, riding trails, lots of green pastures. (336) 707-7118.
STOKESDALE, 3BR, 2BA mobile home, appliances furnished. $500/mo., $500 security deposit. (336) 707-7122.
PURIFIED 5-GALLLON BOTTLED WATER and water coolers for home and office delivery. Competitive pricing, fast and friendly service. Buy from a locally owned and operated company. Call Wat-R-Boy, (336) 765-7873, and ask about our Northwest Observer special.
GROOMING
Basic baths to designer clips 10+ years
grooming experience
KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS. Flowers, vegetable plants & hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfield. (336) 708-0485. ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. (336) 992-0025.
7251 US Hwy 158 Ste. B, Stokesdale
Leslie Livengood • (336) 441-2266 LOOKING FOR A HOME
REAL ESTATE LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
LAND FOR SALE TWO LARGE LOTS, each lot perked for 3BR, Hwy. 158E, 1/2 mile from Hwy. 220. Call (336) 402-0849. 1.5-ACRE BUILDING LOT with existing well and septic tank. Excellent building site. 8204 Cogan Lane in Stokesdale. $59,900. (336) 382-2553. ONE-ACRE LOT adjacent to 9935 E. Hwy. 65, Rockingham County. Ready to build, surveyed w/ site plan. $27,900. (336) 643-6078.
2015 Tennyson Drive Walk to restaurants and shopping! Super clean 4BR/2BA brick ranch with sunroom, near everything. Great level, fenced yard. Priced to sell at $219,500.
Nancy J. Hess nancy.hess@bhhsyostandlittle.com (336) 215-1820
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Something to sell? Advertise it here! Just visit www.nwobserver.com and click on Place a Classified.
MISC. WANTED 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.
We Help Everyone!
WILL PAY CASH for cheap, non-working golf cart equipped w/ rear seat. (336) 689-4167.
Meet Penelope, a 2.5-year-old female beauty just waiting for her forever home. She is a small terrier / pit bull mix, with one black and one blue eye. You can visit her at the Guilford County Animal Shelter, 4525 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. Call (336) 641-3400 or visit www.myguilford.com/animal-services/animal-shelter for more info.
PETS & ANIMAL SVCS.
REAL ESTATE
BOARDING / PET SITTING
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
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.
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in Oak Ridge. Mini suites to full suites; 100 to 1,000 sq. ft. available. For info, call (336) 643-7577.
$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. (336) 552-0328.
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HOMES FOR RENT 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.
SELLERS & BUYERS
(336) 643-4248
www.ANewDawnRealty.com HOMES FOR SALE DUPLEX APARTMENT FOR SALE off Hicone Road, close to Proctor and Gamble. Detailed info at www.sbctriad.com. WATERFRONT TOWNHOME on Belews Lake, 2/3BR, 2.5BA, 1-car garage, 2 boat slips, covered storage, quiet private community. $279,000. (336) 280-5065.
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CHURCHES
Stokesdale Heating & Air.......................5 Velocity Air .........................................21
First Baptist Church, Summerfield .......10 Oak Ridge United Methodist Church ..22
ACCOUNTING Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA ....................19 Kimberly Thacker Accounting .............19 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........19
INSURANCE
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Tricia McCormick, Medicare .................3
A New Dawn Realty ...........................30 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway .......30 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ....................7 Smith Marketing .................................15
Downtown Greensboro .......................12
LEGAL SERVICES
RETAIL
Attorney Bill Barbour ............................3
EVENTS
Northern Arts .......................................5
Ridge Fest ........................................6, 7 Summerfield Founders’ Day .................9
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ..................26
BEK Paint Company ...........................29 Budget Blinds .....................................19 Bunce Buildings ....................................3 Furniture Medic ..................................29 Marshall Stone ...................................29 New Garden Landscape & Nursery ....20 Old School Home Repair ....................28
ARTS / DANCE
BANKS / LENDING David Nishan, McLean Mortgage .......21
BUILDING & REMODELING On-Target Construction Service ..........29 TM Construction Service ....................29
REAL ESTATE
ProStone, Inc. .....................................12 Stokesdale Storage .............................29
Bi-Rite Food Center ..............................2 Carpets By Direct, Inc. ........................ 11 Carpet Super Mart .........................16-17 Harley Davidson of Greensboro ..........22
MEDICAL / EYE CARE / P.T.
Bethany Medical Center .....................23 Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge ............25 Greensboro OB-GYN Associates ........24 LeBauer Healthcare .............................4 Northwest Family Medicine ................13
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Spring Arbor .......................................18
SPA SERVICES / WEIGHT LOSS
Ageless in the Triad Med Spa ...............8 Alpha Weight Loss ..............................18
PET SERVICES
Bark-N-Barber ....................................30 Northwest Animal Hospital ..................23 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge ........19 Westergaard Kennels...........................23
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Greensboro United Soccer Assoc. .......14 YMCA of Greensboro .........................10
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