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Bill proposes ‘opt-out’ to historic districts Rep. Mark Brody sponsors House Bill 799 by GERRI HUNT RALEIGH – A piece of legislation in the North Carolina House, sponsored by Rep. Mark Brody (R-Union), stands to have a major impact not only in Oak Ridge, but across the state, as it proposes to enable individual properties to be removed from a historic district. House Bill 799, titled “Zoning/Changes to Historic Preservation Procedures,” was changed the evening before it was to be heard by the House Finance Committee on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Brody says the optout provision has been in the bill for some time; however, there is no evidence of the provision in earlier versions of the bill. The opt-out provision would let an owner of property within a designated historic district petition for removal from the district. A local historic preservation commission (HPC) would have 10 days to
submit the owner’s petition to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for review, which in turn would have 30 days to make a recommendation to the HPC. The HPC would hold a public hearing, and then make a recommendation to the local municipal government (i.e. the town council) – which would make the final decision on whether to allow the property to be pulled from the historic district.
founded in 1939 to promote and protect historic buildings, landscapes and sites.
“The opt-out provision probably won’t result in that many exemptions, but it will require [historic] commissions and city councils to deal individually with everyone who has a beef with the historic district process,” said Howard. “I can imagine disgruntled property owners who have been denied COAs [Certificates of Appropriateness], and The opt-out contractors wanting Ann Schneider, Oak Ridge Historic provision “is kind to do teardowns, filPreservation Commission chair of benign” being for removal from cause the state’s the district – gumopinion on the petition “is not binding,” ming up the work of commissions and said Brody. creating a steady drumbeat of discontent with city councils.” J. Myrick Howard agrees. He’s presi-
This is bad for Oak Ridge, bad for the historic district, bad for any town with a similar district – and a dangerous precedent for all zoning requirements.”
dent of Preservation NC, a nonprofit
Ann Schneider, chair of Oak Ridge
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HPC, echoes Howard. “This provision would be incredibly burdensome for our historic preservation commission and town council. It’s also completely inappropriate because changes to the historic district should be initiated only by HPC, working with town council, not by individuals who want to be in the historic district but want a pass on its special zoning requirements,” she said. “This is bad for Oak Ridge, bad for the historic district, bad for any town with a similar district – and a dangerous precedent for all zoning requirements. We have all run into zoning requirements that we don’t like – but we comply,” Schneider continued. “I don’t think any of us want
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NEWS in brief
NW GUILFORD – Oak Ridge Town Council was scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, at Town Hall on Linville Road.
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The agenda included review of a site plan for a swimming pool and pool house in Knights Landing subdivision. A public hearing on the rezoning of 29.3 acres on Bridgehead Road was expected to be continued to the October meeting.
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Construction on the amphitheater stage at Oak Ridge Town Park (shown) is on track to be completed by Sept. 12, says Bill Edwards, chairman of the town’s Parks and Recreation Commission; the stage will likely not be used until grass seed and sod grow in. The public is encouraged to submit suggestions to the town clerk on what would be the best way to introduce the new performance stage and amphitheater [ssmith@oakridgenc.com or (336) 644-7009]. Though a grand opening will be held next spring, restrooms will be placed into service following final inspection.
A proclamation was to be read in memory of Oak Ridge native Liza Dick, who recently died at age 105. A second proclamation was to honor the Oak Ridge Lions Club, which was recently recognized by NCDOT for being part of the Adopt-a-Highway (roadside litter) program for 20 years. Summerfield Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Summerfield Community Center on Centerfield Road. Agenda items include Vineyards trail property and mainte-
nance; a water and fire protection study; A&Y Greenway (south) design contract; and revision of the Ordinance Establishing General Rules of Procedure for Summerfield Committees. Stokesdale Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, at Town Hall on Angel Pardue Road. Agenda items may include setting a salary and advertising for a water system field operator; an update on prices from vendors who can locate the municipal water lines for North Carolina’s “Call Before You Dig” program; an update on using the state’s Debt Setoff program to collect past due accounts from tax refunds and lottery winnings; presentation of a task list for town hall employees; and an update on the cost of converting town ordinances to Municode, which consolidates legislation and organizes it by topic or department, clearing up inconsistencies, conflicts, etc.
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Hadleigh Court homeowners purchase Harvick estate After being on the market for just short of a year, one of the most expensive homes in Oak Ridge has recently sold. NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick and his wife, DeLana, garnered $2.3 million for their estate, much less than the listing price of $3.5 million. The estate features a 12,000 squarefoot-plus European-style home with five bedrooms, six full baths, two half baths and a finished basement with a theater.
Outdoor areas include a pool, kitchen, cabana and dining area. The gated estate sits on approximately 20 acres. According to documents from the Guilford County Register of Deeds, the Harvick property, located at 8419 Haw River, was purchased by Andrew and Becky A. Coney. The Coneys own a house nearby the Harvick estate, on Hadleigh Court; that house is currently under contract.
According to North Carolina State Cooperative Extension’s website, we’re now in the peak season of the fall webworm, a caterpillar that spins the webs once a year. “The good news is, fall webworms rarely cause serious damage, and in most cases there is no reason to do anything about them,” writes Extension agent Charlotte Glen, in her article, “What is making webs in my tree?” In her article, Glen says that webworms are often confused with Eastern tent caterpillars – which are active in fruit trees in the spring – and bagworms, which do not construct such large webbings . “The mass of webbing spun by fall webworms is known as a nest,” Glen explains. Hundreds of webworms feed within their nest until they reach full size, when they crawl away from the tree to form a cocoon. Since the webworms eat leaves, the only potential damage is if they decide to create webs in young trees. In that case, homeowners should remove nests or spray insecticides on the leaves to control caterpillars. Find more info about fall webworms at http://chatham.ces.ncsu.edu/2014/08/ what-is-making-webs-in-my-tree-2/.
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September 2015 a monthly feature of the Northwest Observer Photo courtesy of Greensboro Science Center
The Greensboro Science Center is home to two fishing cats: a male named Mako and a female named Tallulah. Because fishing cats are an endangered species, Mako and Tallulah are part of a species survival plan through the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. They will hopefully be a mating pair one day!
Lisa Pegram sent this photo of Fred the Celebrity Cat teasing her dog, Skipper. Lisa says the pair love each other, but adds that sometimes for Fred it’s more of a love-hate relationship.
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Samantha Lawhorne is the winner of the "Name that Pet" contest, which ran in our August Pets and Critters section. As the winner, she received a pass for up to eight people to the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, courtesy of David Bowman/Edward Jones in Oak Ridge.
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Whiskey for Whiskers, Sept. 10 Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network’s second annual "Whiskey for Whiskers" fundraiser is planned for Thursday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. at The Marshall Free House, 1211 Battleground Ave. in Greensboro.
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Stop by for an evening of whiskey tasting, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, along with a small silent auction featuring sports memorabilia.
Red Dog Farm raised about $2,500 from last year’s event and hopes to raise at least $3,500 this year.
Lauren Riehle, Red Dog Farm’s executive director, introduced the idea of a whiskey tasting after attending a similar event while
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A spiky sort of pet by ANNETTE JOYCE A self-proclaimed animal lover, Matt Hayes has owned all sorts of pets. But, it’s the type of pets he owns and breeds that sets him apart from the typical animal lover. In the past, he’s owned lizards and snakes. Along with two lovable canines, he currently shares his Belews Creek home with four Photo by Annette Joyce/NWO
Animal lover Matt Hayes with one of his many hedgehogs.
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prairie dogs – and about 130 hedgehogs, from babies to adults.
A hedgehog’s spines are completely different, however.
A few years ago, Hayes quit his job at a glass company and turned his hobby of raising hedgehogs into a fulltime business.
“The hedgehog doesn’t use its (spines) for self-defense like a porcupine (uses its quills),” says Hayes. “If they feel threatened, they’ll roll into a ball. They’re very non-aggressive.”
While some people have never even seen one of these little creatures faceto-face, Hayes says there are a good number of people who recognize what a great pet these tiny little creatures can be. And, why not? They’re cute, friendly and very low maintenance. Often confused with groundhogs or porcupines, the hedgehog actually bears little resemblance to these two animals.
While most hedgehogs do feel a bit prickly, Hayes is working towards making his hedgehogs a bit softer. “Some have a cactus-like feel. I’m breeding my hedgehogs so the (spines) soften up,” he says.
First, they’re very small – Hayes says most hedgehogs won’t grow to weigh much more than a pound, and are about the size of a grapefruit (when fully grown).
Hayes has set up an entire building to house his hedgehogs. To allow lots of natural light, he used the skills he learned at his former company to insert windows at various locations. He’s added heat and air and plans to get a generator to provide back-up electricity in case the power goes out this winter, as harsh, cold temperatures can be fatal to his herd.
Hedgehogs’ backs are covered with spines. Often mistakenly referred to as quills, it’s this characteristic that causes people to compare this timid little creature to a porcupine.
Rows of glass aquariums line two walls of the building. Since hedgehogs are loners, Hayes has put in mirrored partitions to separate the homes of each little animal. The exceptions are
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While some of these baby hedgehogs curiously search their surroundings, others quietly curl up and hide.
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Each hedgehog has a little place to hide out – such as a box or a bowl. They also have a feeding and watering bowl. Hayes places a small rock or brick in the aquarium to help keep their toenails filed down. Feeding a hedgehog is not complicated, either. Hayes relies on dry cat food mixed with a bit of ferret food. Sometimes he gives them scrambled eggs, but the eggs have to be pure – no oil, butter, salt or pepper, etc. Over the years, he’s found that his hedgehogs really enjoy corn shucks and certain types of leaves. Through his hedgehog venture, Hayes has enjoyed meeting people who share his passion for these unassuming animals and are excited about the prospect of owning one themselves. A lot of the future pet owners have already picked out a name for their new baby when they come to visit Hayes. “Sonic the Hedgehog,” a popular video game, has given birth to an abundance of hedgehogs being graced with the name Sonic. Music artists Jason Aldean and Taylor Swift also have namesakes in hedgehogs that Hayes has sold. Although he raises the hedgehogs to support himself and must treat his venture as a business, Hayes sees it as much more.
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our town services to be burdened with the extra time and money necessary to create special reports and enlist consultants to cater to this type of request.” The provision “sets a scary precedent for zoning laws – it goes against the basic premise of zoning, that everyone in a zoning district is treated similarly,” said Howard. “At heart, it is a spite bill,” he said, citing strains in Oak Ridge, where CrossFit’s facility was constructed but did not adhere to the facility’s approved COA. After a request for a retroactive COA was denied, as well as appeals to the town’s Board of Adjustment and Guilford County Superior Court, one of the owners of the facility “vowed he would take his case to the governor and the legislature,” said Howard.
where one person is treated differently?” Howard was very involved in establishing Oak Ridge’s historic district, and noted that it was a challenge, because “this was a rural area in the path of great development. It was a rural community that was going to be laid to waste if restrictions were not put into place.” Howard was also involved in the laws that empowered local governing bodies to designate historic districts. “When we drafted the legislation, the intention was that the State Historic Preservation Office was not involved… it’s a local political zoning decision,” he explained. “We wanted the state office to have input in case of future legal actions, but not in any sense was there a controlling intention.” Howard further said the state just needs to give its professional advice.
Brody acknowledged he was not involved in historic districts whatsoever until he took a phone call from that Oak Ridge property owner in the summer of 2014.
“But what will the state say when it’s a vacant parcel with no building, but it’s between two other historic properties?” he asked. “It shouldn’t really matter… it’s historic if it’s in the historic district.”
“If you have a historic district like in Oak Ridge, and they take a broad brush and scoop up vacant land, including farmland with nothing historic about it, the property owner should be able to opt out of the district,” said Brody.
Administrator Ramona Bartos – who Brody said helped with bill language – and local government coordinator Laurie Mitchell of SHPO responded to questions about HB799 via a combined email sent by their media liaison.
In 1993, the Guilford County Joint Historic Properties Commission sent a report to the SHPO, as required by state law, seeking the designation of a historic district in the unincorporated community of Oak Ridge. SHPO had 30 days to analyze the report and make recommendations.
“Our review of any de-designation proposal… would include our office’s feedback on the cause given, just as it would for the initial designation,” stated their response. “As with designations, the state does not make the final judgment as to the district designation or boundaries, but merely has an advisory role by providing non-binding comments.”
According to the report, the proposed historic district encompassed nearly 440 acres. Of its 66 properties, 50 included structures and 16 were open land tracts. Nineteen properties (28 acres) were referred to as “noncontributing,” as they were not associated with the history of the area. “Normally, when a historic district is being looked at, it’s as a district with boundaries, and comments are made on a district basis, not on an individual property basis,” said Howard. “How is this any different than spot zoning,
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Bartos and Mitchell further wrote, “The utility of any local historic district is best supported by an intact district that has a strong cohesiveness. ‘Spot’ de-designations may be counter-productive to the purpose of local historic districts, and our office discourages such de-designations.” HB799 was not heard by the House Finance Committee on its scheduled date of Aug. 18. As the legislature is still working on its budget, it is unclear when the hearing will occur.
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Vikings (2-0) trounce Hornets (0-2) by L.A. LOGAN Northwest Guilford dominated their home football game on Aug. 31 by routing Western Guilford 66-25. “We came out of the gates scoring fast, hair on fire,” said head coach Jared Rolfes. “Western is young … and we took advantage of that the best we could.” Western’s defensive coordinator had no answers for junior wide receiver Thomas Hennigan, who caught six passes for 141 yards and three touchdowns and ran back an onside-kickoff for a touchdown. “I guess (four) is my magic number,” he said. “There is something about playing at home in front of all of your family and friends.” Northwest’s scoreboard malfunction prompted a 15-minute kickoff delay, but once the game was underway, the Vikings’ rushing and passing attack dominated the nonconference matchup.
Senior running back Kyle Finnie opened things up with a 60-yard touchdown run that was part of a fast-paced, high-scoring first quarter that gave Northwest a 7-0 lead. Finnie, who rushed for 107 yards and three touchdowns, said his running lanes were like floodgates opening up. “The offensive line has gotten so good,” he said. “It’s so easy to run hard when you have linemen like we do.” Junior running back Chris Starks chipped in with 141 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including a one-yard run that sent Northwest into halftime with a comfortable 45-13 advantage. Junior captain Zach Tyler’s third quarter interception led to a 6-play, 65yard drive that ended with junior quarterback Jake Smith’s third touchdown pass to Hennigan. LOOKING BACK | “We’re going to have to lace up tight and clean up some discipline in the defensive secondary (at practice this week),” said Rolfes. “We dropped some footballs (on offense) we shouldn’t have dropped that cost us
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A regular feature of Youth Sync that will introduce our readers to some of the teachers, coaches, volunteers, administrators and other staff members who are positively impacting our youth in northwest/northern Guilford County.
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Meet Aprielle “Penny” Staton-McLean, school nutrition specialist/cafeteria manager at Stokesdale Elementary School.
“That they can pay [for school breakfast and lunch] online. You can also see what your child is ordering on a daily basis. Also, I want parents to know that financial help is available…I want each child who needs that service to have it.”
1. What excites you about this new school year? “Seeing the students ... and Hershey’s Ice Cream – who doesn’t love that?
Aprielle “Penny” Staton-McLean, school nutrition specialist/ cafeteria manager at Stokesdale Elementary School, attended the school’s open house on Aug. 20, where she entertained the crowd with good information, jokes and a contagious smile. Photo by Emily-Sarah Lineback/NWO
4. What do you want to say to Stokesdale students? “I invite the kids to eat breakfast here, too. If you don’t have time to eat at home, we have hot, nutritious choices – and we’re here bright and early!” 5. What’s the best part of your job? “The children. You cannot believe the difference you can make in the time it takes for a child to go through the [caf-
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GCS app will help parents connect GUILFORD COUNTY – A new Guilford County Schools app gives parents the tools they need to help their child succeed, all in one place. The free app, which lets parents access their child’s grades, school menus, events, news, and other information, can be found by searching for “Guilford County Schools” through Google Play or the App Store. Users can also access a staff directory and download eBooks through the district’s eBook shelf.
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eteria] line. You can bring a child down or you can build them up, so it’s a ritual to make sure you’re positive and happy to greet those young faces every day.”
The Peachjar electronic backpack, now in its second year, lets parents receive free, school-approved flyers for their child’s school, straight to their
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email. Parents must sign up at www. peachjar.com and can choose how often they wish to receive flyers. Flyers are also visible through the GCS app. PowerSchool resources will connect parents to their child’s classroom electronically as well. Parents can check on attendance, grades and school assignments. And when those school assignments aren’t quite as easy as parents remember, they can get free online homework help, day or night, through Brainfuse Help Now. Live tutors can assist with assignments and even critique papers. The resource is free through Guilford Parent Academy; to learn more, call (336) 279-4924.
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.
NORTHWEST
NORTHERN
ZACH SANGER, senior
SHAWN MARKHAM, senior
Hometown: Greensboro
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Toughest class: Honors physics
Toughest class: AP Calculus
Future plans: Run in college
Future plans: Play soccer in college
Hobbies: Disc golf and ultimate Frisbee
Extracurricular activities: Beta Club, National Honor Society, FCA and Embracing Leadership and Diversity through Athletics
Cross country
Most admired athlete: Galen Rupp (American long-distance runner) Favorite food: Hamburgers Favorite band: The Black Keys (rock duo)
Soccer
Dr. Philip McGowen Layne Weaver RN, FNP
Any siblings? One brother
Favorite food: Lucky Charms cereal
Best vacation ever: Young Life trip to Crooked Creek Ranch in Colorado
Favorite band: The Weeknd
Interesting fact about yourself: “I actually love running.” If you could change one thing about school, what would it be? “All official sports should be treated equally.”
Favorite movie: “Holes” Best vacation ever: Bald Head Island Years lived in Northern area: Eight Dream job: Professional soccer player Interesting fact about yourself: “I’m left-footed.”
Nickname: “Sanger”
If you could change one thing about school, what would it be? Nothing
Role on the team: Captain
Nickname: “Messi”
Superstitions: “I don’t wear socks when I run.” Coach Tom Soth’s comments on Zach: “Zach is the top male runner at Northwest this year and he consistently runs a 5K in 17 minutes. He will be key in helping others work up to his level, and that will be necessary for our boys’ team to make it past regionals this year.”
LeBauer at Oak Ridge 1427-A Highway 68 N | (336) 644-6770 LOCATION HOURS: 8am-5pm | Mon-Fri
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Same-day appointments On-site lab & imaging Patient portal to view test results, schedule appointments and communicate with your provider
Hobbies: Playing soccer and fishing Most admired athlete: Tim Tebow (NFL quarterback)
Dream job: Professional runner
LeBauer at Oak Ridge has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for outstanding patient-centered care. That means you can depend on us to involve you and communicate with you on your journey to better health.
Favorite movie: “Prefontaine”
Years lived in Northwest area: Four
Nationally recognized care centered around you.
Position on the team: Attaching center midfielder
In addition to our 9-month classes, we also offer 6-week programs: Musikgarten / Bricks 4 Kidz............... Must register with these companies Cardio Kickboxing ............................... Mon & Wed 9 - 9:45am Tai Chi .................................................... Tues & Fri 9 - 9:45am Ladies Self Defense............................. Tues 10 -11am Sunrise Yoga Flow ............................... Thu 5:45 - 6:45am Yoga Foundations................................ Wed 12noon -1pm Nia Cardio Dance................................. Mon 10 -11am TO REGISTER Draw/Art (age 4½ - 6) .......................... Wed 1:30 -2:15pm before classes Draw/Art (ages 6 - 8)............................ Mon 3 - 4pm
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OR Wed 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Acting w/ Joseph Gray (ages 5 -12)... Mon 4 - 5pm / 4:25 - 5pm Theatre (“Mom & me”) ........................ Mon 2-2:45pm Theatre (ages 6 -10)............................. Fri 4 - 5pm Zumba / Pound..................................... Mon & Wed 7:30 - 8:15pm
Visit northernartsstudio.com for current schedule and rates
Pre-game ritual: Get hyped Coach Stu Katz’s comments on Shawn: “Shawn is our senior captain and starting midfielder. He is very focused on helping the team be the best it can be and he leads by example.”
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Northern (0-1) loses to Page (2-0) by L.A. LOGAN The Northern Guilford Nighthawks suffered a disappointing loss in their opening game of the season against Page High School. With a final score of 52-14, head coach Johnny Roscoe said he wishes he knew what happened to his team in the second half. “We have to play a lot better (next week) or (losing) will be a routine event,” he said. A 40-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Miles Timmons to wide receiver Tucker Hord tied the game 7-7 in the first quarter. However, Page outscored Northern 31-0 in the third quarter.
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“Page is behind us now,” said Northern senior running back CJ Freeman. “We’ve had our pow wow. Northwest is next. We must focus our attention towards Northwest.” LOOKING BACK | “Page took care of business,” said Roscoe. “They defeated us in every aspect of the game. There were very few bright spots in the (Page) game for us.” LOOKING AHEAD | “Northwest is as good as Page,” said Roscoe. “This is the most explosive, and probably the best Northwest team we’re going to face. Our backs are against the wall.” NEXT GAME | Northern will host Northwest Friday, Sept. 4; kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.
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GRINS to... Jeff Beane, manager of Lowes Foods in Oak Ridge, for being a loyal supporter of our local churches, schools and youth sports teams. The Oak Ridge Colts Mighty Mite football team appreciates your generosity. Dallas of Tailwaggers Kennel for finding my wallet and going to great lengths to return it to me. Your honesty and integrity are appreciated more than you know.
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Bicyclists who break the law by passing cars stopped at stoplights, not stopping at stop signs and not using hand signals when turning. The law says motor vehicles must share the road, but bicycles have to obey traffic laws too. Brisson’s Tree Service of Thomasville for repeatedly speeding down our street, continuing to go door to door after being told of our No Solicitation policy, and then blowing the horn each time they passed my house from 1:30 to 6:45 p.m. The person who dumped a burgundy couch on the side of Haw River Road. Not classy. Goodwill or Habitat for Humanity could have given it to someone less fortunate. The driver of the white compact car who pulled out from NWMS on Aug. 31 and ran me off the road. Thank God a student wasn’t waiting to cross the road. Cyclists who ride on busy roads during the busiest times of the day and remain in the middle half of the lane. Are you trying to cause a wreck? The next round of parents, who learned from their predecessors that the NWO is to be viewed as a publicity outlet for their kids and activities. “You didn’t cover our band performance at the game last week…” Same old, same old.
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AUCTION
SAVE THE DATE
HOME SERVICES
STOKESDALE STORAGE, 8207 B&G Ct., Stokesdale, will be auctioning units on Sat., September 12, 2pm. Jim Isley, auctioneer, NCAL #7863.
YOUTH GROUP YARD SALE, Sat., Sept. 12, Moravia Moravian Church, 2920 Oak Ridge Rd., Oak Ridge. Tons of stuff! Proceeds go to youth fund to support missions.
CLEANING
EMPLOYMENT STAFF OPENINGS in childcare center and after-school club. Please call (336) 643-5930 for more info.
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HOME REPAIR SPECIALIST. Home improvement company looking for an experienced professional in high-quality home improvements and repairs. Must have a clean record and NCDL, be self-motivated and have a professional work ethic and great customer service skills. Send resume with references to homerepairs@triad.rr.com. SUBWAY in Stokesdale, Kernersville, Madison and Mayodan now hiring for daytime shifts. Must be 17 or older, EOE. Apply at mysubwaycareer.com. PART-TIME KENNEL ASSISTANT needed at Northwest Animal Hospital. Flexible hours. Salary depends on experience. Bring resume to 1692 NC 68 N, Suite J, Oak Ridge, or call (336) 643-8984.
HOMECARE AVAILABLE EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER AVAILABLE for homebound adults & seniors. Excellent references. (336) 552-3917.
SAVE THE DATE ENCORE KIDS CONSIGNMENT Don’t miss out on our fall/winter premiere, Saturday, Sept. 5, 10am, 305 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville, (336) 993-3444.
Misc. Wanted ............................. 22
KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, Fri., Sept. 11, 9am-8pm; Sat., Sept. 12, 8am-1pm
Pets/Animals & Services ............... 22
(some items 50% off Sat.). St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Rd.,
Real Estate ............................. 22-23
Greensboro, www.stpaulskidssale.com.
3rd Annual RIDE TO REMEMBER to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, Saturday, Sept. 19, registration at 8:30am, kickstands up at 10am. $25 per rider, $30 for two-up. Includes lunch and T-shirt. Summerfield First Baptist Church. See display ad on page 5 for more information.
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YARD SALES MOVING SALE, Sat., Sept. 5, 8am-2pm, 8400 Deer Path Court, Stokesdale. Furniture, dishes, Coca-Cola stuff, plus more. No early arrivals please.
FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers & gas equipment, most appliances, grills, bikes, etc. (336) 689-4167. MAID-2-SHINE. Serving NW area for 10 years. Homes, offices, move in/out. Detail oriented, prof, bonded, exc. ref. 338-0223. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747. MAID 2 GLIMMER MAID SERVICE Premium products and Amazon Local approved. (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873. ENVIRODUCT CLEANING, 15% discount, member BBB, fully insured. Visit us online at www.enviroductclean.com, (336) 643-4593. SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE, Affordable, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196. MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 937-5231.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND SIDEWALK SALE, Sat., Sept. 5, 9am-4pm, Artemis and The Scavengers, 106-A College Road, Greensboro, 27410. Furniture, vintage items, rugs, home décor, clothing, glassware, toys and much more! Vendor spaces available for the day – $10. Call Vickie, (336) 855-7959.
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.
YARD SALE, Saturday, Sept. 5, 8am-12n, 6703 Ashton Park Drive, Oak Ridge.
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.
YARD SALE, Sat., Sept. 5, 8am-12n, 1808 Wild Fern Dr., Oak Ridge. Home items, appliances, bags, boys’ & girls’ clothes, toys/ games-lots new in package! Rain or shine! YOUTH GROUP YARD SALE, Saturday, Sept. 12, 8am-12n, rain or shine! Moravia Moravian Church, 2920 Oak Ridge Rd., Oak Ridge. Lots of stuff: clothes, HH, toys, books, tools, furniture, & more! Proceeds benefit youth group missions.
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BRAD’S BOBCAT. Debris removal, grading/ hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647.
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.
CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE
JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. 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. 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. GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. Call (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 office. GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.
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GRADING / HAULING 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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LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING Core aerating, lawn seeding, fertilizing. I WILL DO AERATING ONLY! Call for a free quote. Steve at Steve’s Lawncare, (336) 264-9082. FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Seed, aerate, till and cleanups. Big or small jobs, reasonable and honest. Call Taylor at (336) 464-5215. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.
The Northwest Observer reaches over 11,000 mailboxes every week! Come along with us! For marketing information, call (336) 644-7035. BOBCAT WORK, bushhogging, and tractor work. Brad Mills, (336) 382-1505. 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. TLC LAWN CARE Affordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertilization and weed control. (336) 681-0097. STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small. George Joyce, (336) 382-3860. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764. D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.
ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.
Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.
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BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulching, landscaping, driveways, gravel, concrete work. 362-3647.
GreenScapes
Interior/exterior stone veneer
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Mulch & Pine Needles • Tree Cutting Concrete Sidewalks / Driveways Landscaping • Lot / Land Clearing Stump Grinding / Removal Bobcat & Dump Truck Services Leaf Removal • Parking Lot Cleanup
SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes.
Call Tony - office (336) 215-4531
How about a new patio or fire pit for fall? We
COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 26 years. (336) 362-5860. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174. ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.
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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. MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.
MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS - Repair and sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.
HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE. “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609. TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling and more! (336) 207-6632. MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154.
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HOME SERVICES CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155.
years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.
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No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924. JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Office 656-0019, cell 382-6905. WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc. (336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info.
Need some help? Email classifieds@nwobserver.com PAINTING & DRYWALL CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior & exterior, pressure washing. Free est., lic/ins. Call Carlos, (336) 669-5210. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.
BEK Paint Co. Residential & Commercial
POWER WASHING ALL-PRO POWER WASHING Windows, vinyl, concrete, pool decks, drain jetting. 15% off any cleaning. Fully insured. Www.all-prowash.com, (336) 402-7726. PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873. SUPERIOR WASH. Exterior cleaning: houses, decks, driveways. Mobile unit w/ hot water & 425 gallon storage tank. Lic. & ins. Free est. Call Mike Dixon, 601-7444.
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TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Licensed General Contractor with college degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We specialize in additions, remodels, garages, decks, sunrooms, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free Estimates. Call or email, 399-4894, tripp@trippsmithconstruction.com. RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com. JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum floors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.
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Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing specials, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. 362-6343.
Your business should be here! Let us introduce you to our readers! Call Laura, (336) 644-7035 for more info.
ROOFING CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245. RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of roofing. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call 662-7980, or visit redrhinoroofing.com. A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, 621-6962.
MISC. SERVICES SEPTEMBER SPECIALS AT MELDA’S Schedule color with Pita and receive a free lip wax; or schedule a haircut and receive a free shampoo. Brooke’s specials: microdermabrasion or chemical peel – buy 4 services and receive the 5th free. Call (336) 643-7799 to schedule! NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “Completely satisfied every time” – Joe in Summerfield. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911.
Tell our readers about your service! Place your ad online at www.nwobserver.com, COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, gas equip., bikes, grills, metal and electrical items. (336) 689-4167.
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INVACARE WHEEL CHAIR, VGC, $150. Blue La-Z-Boy lift chair, VGC, $750. (336) 299-0405.
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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www.nwobserver.com MISC. WANTED $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328. CASH for riding mowers & golf carts needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick up of grills, tillers, etc. (336) 689-4167. YOUR VACATION PHOTOS! Did you remember to take your Northwest Observer along? Send your NWO on the GO photos to photos@nwobserver.com.
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GUILFORD COLLEGE 2BR, 1.5BA townhome, 1,400 sq. feet, clean end unit. No pets. $775/mo. (336) 312-3540.
HUSTLER Z MOWER, 60”, 23hp, 1,050 hours, very clean. $4,500. (336) 595-5104.
KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Fresh produce, hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfield. 708-0485.
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2BR, 1BA DUPLEX, $675 per mo., appliances included, (336) 706-1887.
SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD, $80/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615.
WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys. New vendors welcome. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 1-6pm.
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LAND FOR SALE MEET BENJI, a happy little 1-year-old male Pomeranian mix who is always excited to meet new people. He has a deformed front leg, but that doesn’t stop him from running around and playing! Benji will be neutered as part of his adoption fee. To learn more about Benji, or any other animals awaiting their furever home, visit www.adoptshelterpets.org, or call the Guilford County Animal Shelter, 297-5020.
Found a Pet?
We’ll help find the owner. Call Laura, 644-7035, ext. 10. PET SITTING KPS – KELLY’S PET SERVICES Professional in-home pet sitting. Bonded & insured. Member Pet Sitters International. Pet sitting while you are away, daily walks or runs, play, pet taxi, and more! KPS gives a portion of profits to animal charities. Call, email, or Facebook message for a free consultation: (336) 706-6706, kpsforyourpets@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/kpspets, www.petsit.com/kps.
REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR RENT STOKESDALE, 2BR, 2BA mobile home on private lot. $500/mo., $500 dep. No inside pets. (336) 338-2536. STOKESDALE, 4BR, 2BA, double-wide private mobile home, 2,000 sq. feet, fenced yard, shed, 2 acres, 128 VP Drive (off Ellisboro Road). No pets. $800/mo., $750 dep. Available Sept. 20. (336) 643-6838.
3291 Minglewood Trail Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, this custom home has 4 BR/3.1 BA with main-level master, open floor plan and basement with game room. Huge, fenced back yard and tranquil swimming pool. A must-see in Summerfield. Check out the virtual tour at www.tourfactory.com/1350314. $549,900
Bobbie Gardner CRS/GRI/ EcoBroker Relocation Specialist
(336) 382-5939
8-ACRE HOMESITE IN OAK RIDGE, two perked sites, trees, pasture and water for horses. Billett Road to Tanyard Court, right to end of road, sign on the left. $199,000. (336) 275-9627.
HOMES FOR SALE STOKESDALE HOME / LAND on Highway 158. Selling “as is.” Home is located at 8607 Hudson James Road. Other two lots are connected. Asking $112,000. Call (513) 833-5069, ask for Barb.
Real Estate Showcase Ads are a great way to spotlight your new listing, open house, price reduction, etc. Your ad includes your photo, logo, contact info, home photo and information, all for $75. Call Laura for more information. 644-7035, ext. 10.
OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Sept 6 • 2-4pm
CAROLINA MARINA GET-AWAY, furnished Casa Villa w/ loft, large deck w/ awning, boat lift, new roof, granite counter tops, DW, new HVAC. On the water. $125,000 (plus lot and dock fee). (336) 312-4643. CAROLINA MARINA PARK MODEL at Belews Lake, w/ loft. 20’ from water’s edge, two electric covered boat lifts, golf cart, canoe, paddle boat. MUST SEE! Reduced to $189,700. (336) 644-6418 or 601-5759.
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2709 Colton Drive, Oak Ridge Beauty on a prime lot! New roof and carpet. Close to town park, shopping, restaurants, Oak Ridge Elementary and NW Middle/High. Unique open floorplan perfect for entertaining. Kitchen with marble floors and great room with fireplace. Entertainment room on first floor plus bonus on upper level. $302,000
Ramilya Siegel CRS, GRI, SRES, Chairman’s Circle Award ( 336 ) 215.9856
ramilya.siegel@atcmail.com www.allentate.com/RamilyaSiegel
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thanks to the advertisers who PET SERVICES partnered with us to bring you Beacon Suites Pet Resort .......................8 Veterinary Hospital ...................9 this free community resource Bel-Aire Critter Company ....................................9 A/C & HEATING
Stokesdale Heating & Air.......................5 Velocity Air, Inc. ..................................18 8501 Billet Place New construction in Oak Ridge! Brick and stone transitional. 5 bedrooms with all the bells and whistles. 2 bedrooms on main level, oversized porches and level, acre lot with 3-car garage. Still time for some selections! $510,500
Nancy J. Hess nancy.hess@bhhsyostandlittle.com (336) 215-1820
6019 Beckenham Way New construction in popular Staffordshire Estates. 4BR/3.5BA, 2 bonus rooms, screened porch, 3-car garage, main-level master and open plan! Oak Ridge/Northwest schools! No HOA. $479,900
DeDe Cunningham REALTOR®/Broker NC Licensed Contractor
(336) 509-1923 www.dedestriadhomes.com dedecunningham@kw.com
ACCOUNTING
Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA ..................... 11 Kimberly Thacker Accounting..............10 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........10
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. .....................3 Prestige Car Wash ...............................12
CHIROPRACTIC CARE
Summerfield Family Chiropractic .........10
King’s Crossing Animal Hospital ..........10 Northwest Animal Hospital ....................8 Oak Ridge Animal Hospital ...................8 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge......... 11 Westergaard Kennels.............................9
REAL ESTATE
A New Dawn Realty ............................10 Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams...........22 Dede Cunningham ..............................23 Donna Smith, Keller Williams ..............23 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway ........23 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ...................22
RESTAURANTS
CHURCHES
Faith Baptist Tabernacle ......................15 Oak Ridge United Methodist ...............16
Bistro 150 ............................................13 Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ...............12 New York China Restaurant................. 11 Rio Grande Mexican Grille...................13
DANCE / ART / KARATE
RETAIL
Mike Carr Karate .................................10 Northern Arts ...................................... 17
Bi-Rite Food Center ...............................2 Gigi’s Flowers & More..........................10 Priba Furniture & Interiors....................24
EVENTS
Ride to Remember ................................5 8874 Cravenwood Drive, Oak Ridge Stunning luxury home! Spectacular 2-story great room. Gourmet kitchen with granite, stainless and custom cabinetry. Keeping room w/stone gas fireplace. Large master suite w/trey ceiling and hardwoods. Master spa bath w/dual vanities, garden tub and oversized closet. 2400+ SF unfin. basement!
123 Dream Lane Real estate showcase ads in the NWO get noticed! Include a photo and description of your listing, Realtor photo, logo and contact info – all for only $75!
Donna Smith Realtor / Broker / CSP
(336) 549-0214 donna@donnastriadhomes.com www.donnastriadhomes.com
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HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNING
Great Clips ..........................................12 POSH Hair Studio................................ 11
HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES
House of Stars .....................................18 New Garden Landscape & Nursery .......6 Pest Management Systems Inc. ........... 11 ProStone, Inc. .......................................4
INSURANCE / INVESTMENTS
Gladwell Insurance Agency....................6 WoodmenLife ......................................14
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October 2 Fall 2015 edition Reserve your ad space today (336) 644 - 7035, ext. 10 advertising@nwobserver.com
LEGAL SERVICES
Attorney Bill Barbour ...........................15
MEDICAL / EYE CARE / PT
Forsyth Pediatrics at Oak Ridge ...........13 LeBauer Healthcare, Oak Ridge ..........17 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ................12 Summerfield Family Eye Care ..............10
ORTHODONTIC CARE
Olmsted Orthodontics .........................13
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