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Citizens, officials discuss safety concerns regarding U.S. 220 crossing Photo by Leon Stokes/NWO
by JESSICA WATERS
The inability of the town to obtain the necessary easements along the initial proposed southern alignment of the A&Y Trail – which would have used the pedestrian tunnel under U.S. 220 – led to the adoption, in a 3-2 town council vote, of an alternate route that will include a pedestrian crosswalk across the soon-to-be four lanes of U.S. 220 at its intersection with Strawberry Road (shown in photo, at left).
Included on the Sept. 13 Town of Summerfield council agenda was a discussion of the “A&Y Greenway (south) crossing at U.S. 220.” Despite numerous prior discussions, and a split vote during the Aug. 9 council meeting to move ahead with a trail option that would require trail users to cross over the soon-tobe four lanes of U.S. 220, the topic still garnered more than
Principal, students have photo op with James Madison Photo and article courtesy of JANE THOMAS, DAR OAK RIDGE – Jane Thomas with the Rachel Caldwell Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, is taking her 6-foot cutout of James Madison on a tour of Guilford County schools, colleges and a mall to celebrate Constitution Week and the 225th anniversary of the Bill of Rights. With no printable, full-length picture of President Madison, the chapter used a photo of Jane’s President Madison bobble head to make the cutout. Chapter member Debbie Fox, who works in the front office at Oak Ridge Elementary School, rounded up some faculty children to pose with Principal
Denise Francisco (back row, far right) and James Madison; the students also held the “Happy Birthday to the Bill of Rights” sign. These girls and boys learned that Madison proposed the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution which later became known as the Bill of Rights. Oak Ridge Elementary student Henry Royal, (shown in photo wearing a coat and tie and standing on back row, next to James Madison), asked Mrs. Fox if he could wear a coat and tie for the event as he wanted to wear his great grandfather’s purple heart in the picture. He has it on, but, alas, James Madison’s shoulder is keeping it from being seen.
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30 minutes of discussion, including citizen and council member comments. “The problem I have with the choice we went with is the crossing (of U.S. 220) at Strawberry Road. I know that in town (Greensboro) they do it that way, but ... you expect people to be crossing the road there. You don’t expect it on what will be a pretty major road," Councilman Reece Walker said “I really had some reservations on (engineering firm) Stewart doing their due diligence. I may be way off base here, but I think they may have led us in a direction where they could potentially make a little bit more money. It would obviously be a lot easier for them than figuring out a way to cross without that at-grade crossing. I know it’s not productive to go back and rehash issues we’ve already talked about and decided on, but I just wanted to voice my concerns – if you all are good with going forward … I will support you, I just ask that we make that crosswalk as safe as possible and I’d like to tap the brakes and just make sure we didn’t miss anything.” Safety is a top priority, agreed Trails and Open Space Committee Chair Jane Doggett. ”I don’t think there is any question the tunnel was the best solution, safety wise, but it is, at this point not possible,” Doggett said. “The town will upgrade the crosswalk and … make it as safe as humanly possible,” she added, pointing out that countless communities, towns and cities throughout the country regularly use crosswalks to transport heavy volumes of pedestrians across four or more lanes of traffic. Completion of the A&Y Greenway Trail extension is a priority chosen by the public, not town officials, Doggett added, referencing public input on the Town’s 100-page comprehensive plan adopted in 2010. The plan, which was created by a committee of about 30 volunteers who solicited citizen input over a period of nearly three years, includes 12 citizen-driven poli-
cies; of those, a sidewalk, bikeway and trail system ranked at the top of the priority list. “With the town’s comprehensive plan, where I think 700 people came to the open house, the No. 1 “want’ was open space and trails,” she said. With safety concerns continuing to be expressed over the U.S. 220 crosswalk, the Observer turned to Summerfield Town Manager Scott Whitaker to clarify the town’s position and plans regarding the A&Y Greenway Trail expansion. The following are Whitaker’s responses.
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low at Polo Farms and Johnson had tried to discredit him over the issue.
Mayor Mark Brown called the monthly meeting to order with all town council members present.
Gail Dunham said she wondered if citizens were aware the town receives revenue from franchise taxes they pay on their electric, gas, cable, phone and other utility bills, which totals about $500,000 each year.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Town Manager Scott Whitaker said the Board of Adjustment has two vacant alternate seats and the Finance Committee has two vacant seats.
CITIZEN COMMENTS Dwayne Crawford said that following a recent water meeting, he asked Summerfield Fire Chief Chris Johnson what could be done to bring Polo Farms’ water point back online and Johnson answered that with a fire hydrant on U.S. 220 in the City of Greensboro only 1.85 miles away, the water point in Polo Farms was not needed. Crawford asked if water points at Hillsdale Lake (off Strawberry Road), Lake Higgins and Lake Brandt were also not needed. Crawford said Johnson had stated in 2015 that the tubes the fire department uses to draw out water wouldn’t reach the water at Polo Farms because the water level was too low. Crawford disputed that statement, claiming the water level isn’t
Regarding the A&Y Trail, Dunham said that extending the A&Y Greenway through Summerfield will eventually cost $12 to $15 million, while no public hearings were held to disclose the cost to taxpayers. In January the Town purchased the landlocked Vandergrift property (26.38 acres adjoining the community park) for $500,000 – without public hearings or public disclosure – but the tax value was only about $124,000, Dunham said. Now, the Town wants to purchase more property so it can add a parking lot (across from Town Hall) on Summerfield Road. “You seem to be buying property like trophies,” Dunham said. “When you pay three times as much (than the property’s assessed tax value), how do you expect anyone to be economical when you want their easements?” Dunham asked.
COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance. Town Finance Officer Dee Hall said next month the committee will make a recommendation on reinvesting a CDAR that has matured. The Finance Committee has two open seats for citizen volunteers. Historical. Chair Linda Southard said the historic marker for Laughlin School should arrive soon; also, wording and design of the marker for the Bugle Boy monument has been approved. To encourage elementary, middle and high school students in Summerfield to write about the Town, the committee is sponsoring a writing contest; first and second place winners at each school level will receive cash prizes. The committee enjoyed hosting a Veterans Appreciation Day on Aug. 14. Trails and Open Space. Chair Jane Doggett said the committee didn’t meet in August, but will meet Sept. 28, 6 p.m. at Town Hall.
EMERGENCY SERVICE Emergency Management Services. On behalf of Don Campbell, director of Guilford County Emergency Management, Town Clerk Valarie Halvorsen reported EMS had 70 calls in the area in August, and an average response time of 6.25 minutes. EMS worked with the sheriff’s office on an active shooter’s exercise at Northern High School and
participated in a full-scale exercise practicing the mass distribution of medications in an emergency pandemic. Fire District. Summerfield Fire Chief Chris Johnson said in August the department responded to 27 fire-related calls, 65 EMS-related calls and 26 other calls, and installed 23 car seats. The department responded to 67 more calls in July and August than during that period last year. October 9-15 is Fire Prevention Week, and this year’s theme is “Don’t wait, check the date! Replace your smoke alarms every 10 years.” Sheriff’s Office. Capt. Robert Elliott said of the 30 Part 1 crimes (larceny, serious assaults, break-ins, etc.) the District 1 office responded to in August, seven occurred inside Summerfield and most of them were B&E of vehicles.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning 01-2016. AG to CU-OSRD (Conditional Use-Open Space Residential District). Town Planning Director Carrie Spencer gave a PowerPoint presentation of the rezoning request, which is for 21 lots on 30.24 acres located on the east side of Strader Road. The applicant is developer Bill Yearns. Spencer noted the surrounding and nearby zoning is a key consideration in approving a rezoning request. Most of the property surrounding this tract is zoned AG and is either residentially developed or remains undeveloped.
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What’s news in our local schools? by JESSICA WATERS With the first month of the 201617 school year coming to a close, we checked in with area school principals to see what’s new and what’s noteworthy. Summerfield Elementary opened its doors for the school year on Aug. 29 and is ready to hit the ground running – literally – said Principal Jill Walsh, explaining the school PTA’s Jill Walsh major fundraiser will take place Sept. 30. “Every child in our school will run a mile during this event that emphasizes good health and making a difference in our school. We have 40 community partners who sponsor this event,” said Walsh. “This event funds new teaching resources, safety enhancements, technology upgrades and school programs and events.” The school will work with community outreach groups this year to focus on advocating for students in need. “We have a new committee which will focus on student advocacy and service to students. Plans include creating a clothing pantry, food drives to support Oak Ridge United Methodist Church Backpack Buddy program, Santa for Seniors and more,’ she said. Sheriff B.J. Barnes has selected Summerfield Elementary School as the first school in North Carolina to pilot the Kid’s Yellow Dot program, which is designed for children’s safety while in route or returning from school, while at school,
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Looking ahead: Grimsley (2-3) The Vikings will play at Grimsley (2-3) on Sept. 23 in a nonconference game. Head coach Jared Rolfes and his staff have had two weeks to prepare for the Whirlies after having a bye last week. Northwest will be without wide receiver/quarterback/running back Thomas Hennigan, who will miss several weeks while nursing two microfractures in his left knee suffered during the loss to Southeast Guilford two weeks ago. With wins against Ragsdale and Athens Drive High in Raleigh, Grimsley has already equaled its win total from all of last season (2) through its first five games this season under Coach Darryl Brown in his first year with the team.
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There isn’t much Thomas Hennigan can’t do on the football field. That is, unless the senior is battling a case of mononucleosis, which caused him to miss the first game of the season, or nursing a knee injury that will keep him out of action for at least a few weeks. “I’ll be back,” Hennigan said matterof-factly when asked about the knee
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injury he suffered two weeks ago in the game against Southeast Guilford. Hennigan said he knew right away something was different with the injury, but didn’t know how serious it was until he got back to the bench on the Northwest sideline. The Vikings were driving and had a 13-0 lead when he got tripped up after trying to stretch for a few more yards on a run. “I ran up the middle and saw a gap outside, but then I got tripped up by somebody from behind and started stumbling,” he said. “I tried to catch myself but fell on it. I got back to our bench, and our trainer left to go get the doctor and wasn’t gone for more than 45 seconds. By the time they got back, it had swelled up pretty bad.” After an MRI the following Monday, the diagnosis came back as two microfractures in his left knee. “The doctors have told me it’s a weekto-week thing,” he said. “I hope to be back in three to four games. I really don’t want to miss Senior Night, which is the Glenn game.” Hennigan, who has committed to play for Appalachian State, will be hard to replace. He has accounted for 10 touchdowns in three games this season, five of which came against arch-rival Northern Guilford. For all of his football prowess, his career almost never happened. “I wasn’t even going to play football in high school,” Hennigan said. “I was really into basketball and playing for AAU and travel teams the summer before my freshman year. I was just planning on playing basketball in high school. Then Coach (Joe) Woodruff called me and asked me if I’d be interested in playing football. He said there was a need for some defensive backs and he thought I could end up helping the varsity team by the end of the season. I didn’t go out for football until
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Northern Guilford Varsity Football, 0-4 by MARC PRUITT
Looking ahead: Western Alamance (4-1) The Nighthawks (0-4) will head to Elon on Friday, Sept. 23, to take on Western Alamance (4-1) in a Mid-State 3A matchup. Western is averaging 43.6 points per game through its first five games while surrendering 13.4 per game. “It will be another tough challenge for us,” Northern head coach Erik Westberg said. “Western is one of the best teams in our conference. They are athletic and have some good skills’ guys at quarterback and wide receiver. They aren’t as big up front as Reidsville was last week, which should help us out some. I feel like we’re starting to put things together, we just need to do it for four quarters.”
Looking back on last week’s 45-28 loss against Reidsville Northern got solid contributions from several players in the game against Reidsville on Sept. 16. Sophomore Ford Moser had seven catches for 170 yards and two touchdowns; sophomore quarterback Tyler Flippen threw for 230 yards and two touchdowns, running back Myron Frazier had 26 rushes for 132 yards and one touchdown; and freshman Michael Wyman had three catches for 29 yards a touchdown. “We were down 14-7 at halftime and right in the game, but then their defense really stepped up and gave us some trouble,” Westberg said. “Their front four really took over the game in the second half and that was the biggest difference. We were able to do some good things, but our youth showed up again and we made some mistakes that cost us. We’re still
learning, but I’m proud that we managed to put together a more complete game than we have the last couple of weeks.”
PLAYER PROFILE J. Hardy Stone, senior offensive lineman/defensive lineman It’s not difficult to find J. Hardy Stone on the football field on Friday nights. As a twoway starter at left tackle and defensive end, the senior is involved in most of the snaps. During the spring, it’s not unusual for Stone to roam freely on the rugby pitch, a sport he admitted to playing longer than he has played tackle football, which he began playing in sixth grade. “I started playing rugby when I was in fifth grade and have really enjoyed it,” Stone said. “One of my friends, John Clark Outzs, kind of talked me into it. I joke with everyone that I get to touch the ball a lot more in rugby.” Stone has been named to the North Carolina All-Star rugby team the last three seasons after playing for Northern’s club team.
“We mostly play against the teams from Northwest (Guilford), Grimsley, and some teams from the Charlotte area during the regular season,” he said. “Then we play in a Regional tournament against teams from other states. It’s fun to meet and play against so many other people who share this common bond.” Stone’s shared bond with his family is also reflected in his name. His given first name is Jafar, reflecting his maternal grandfather’s Palestinian heritage. In Arabic, Jafar means “spring” or “rivulet.” “I’m not named after anyone,” Stone said. “My parents just thought they would honor my mom’s side of the family in some way. They’ve always called me ‘J. Hardy’ and it just kind of stuck.” Stone said his senior season will probably be the end of the line for him as far as football goes. He has applied to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and might play rugby there if he gets accepted. “I’ve talked to the rugby coach about it, so we’ll see,” said Stone, who carries a 5.6 weighted GPA. “I should find out around the first of February if I get in. I’ve been really blessed in my life with lots of opportunities. I feel like I’m pretty well off and I feel like it would be great for me to give back and serve my country. I want to major in mechanical engineering. If it doesn’t work out at West Point, I’ll go to N.C. State.”
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NW Guilford girls tennis, 10-0 by MARC PRUITT It would certainly be understandable for Barry Friedman to be a bit apprehensive about taking the position of head coach for the Northwest Guilford girls tennis team. New to Northwest this year, Friedman had never coached tennis before – nor had he coached girls in any sport. And to top it all off, he was replacing Randy Alexander, a fixture of high school tennis in Guilford County who amassed seven girls’ conference tennis championships and six boys’ titles while he coached at Northwest before retiring at the end of the last school year. Alexander has since accepted the head tennis coach position at Greensboro College. Friedman played tennis in high school, but that was more than 15 years ago. “I had no idea what to expect (as a coach),” he said. “But once we started practice in August, it didn’t take me five minutes to realize how good the girls were and how competitive they were.” The transition from Alexander to Friedman appears to be seamless, and Northwest had an unblemished 10-0 record after the match against Piedmont-Triad 4-A conference rival East Forsyth on Sept. 20.
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Friedman said. Talking with Alexander at the end of last school year was invaluable in helping Friedman get organized, he said. “He was great,” Friedman said. “He helped explain the rules to me, helped me plan the schedule, and shared information about all the returning players. “But there were so many trophies and pictures of all his accomplishments around the office, and it was kind of intimidating,” he added. “That’s a lot to live up to, so I boxed all that stuff up and moved it to stor-
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age so I didn’t have to look at it every day. I told him about it and he laughed.” Coach Friedman What is no laughing matter, however, is the level of play on the courts so far this season. Freshman Elizabeth Weidl has an 8-2 record at No. 1 singles. Sophomore Madison Williams and freshman Ana Keating are 8-2 with both seeing match time at No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 singles. Senior Ellie Hogan is 6-0 from the No. 5 singles slot, and senior Shalmalee Soman is a perfect 4-0 at No. 6 singles. Ganim and Williams have been standouts as doubles partners and have a 6-1 overall record, with one win against Northern Guilford that stood out to Friedman. “They (Northwest players) were down 7-1 in that match (first team to 8 wins), and whoever won that match determined who won the team match that day,” Friedman said. “They came back from being down 7-1 and won 9-7. We won the match 5-4 because of that. Everyone was jumping around on the courts. It was a great comeback and really showed me how competitive these girls are.” Friedman taught elementary school physical education for 15 years and was an assistant basketball coach at Northern Guilford before coming to Northwest this year. He will coach the boys tennis team in the spring and will also be an assistant coach for the boys varsity basketball team with Lee Reavis. “One thing that has helped me ease into this is my assistant coach, Jason Martin,” Freidman noted. “He played here and graduated in 2000. He really knows tennis. I like to call myself the organizer, but he can really break down the fundamentals of the game. He’s been a huge help. Now, my nerves are gone and I’m enjoying the heck out of coaching tennis. After the first match, I was hooked. The girls were really into it. You kind of lose yourself in the matches and the competitiveness.”
PLAYER PROFILES Elizabeth Weidl, freshman Position on the team: No. 1 Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: Honors Math III Extracurricular activities: Reading Most admired athlete: Novak Djokovic Favorite athletic team: North Carolina Tarheels’ basketball Favorite food: Pizza Favorite musician/band: One Direction Favorite movie: “The Hunger Games” Siblings? One older brother Best vacation ever: Universal Studios, Florida Years lived in northwest area: 14 Something not many people know about me: I have an amazing watch tan.
Dream job: Aerospace engineer Nickname: “Liz,” “E.J.,” “Lizzy” and “E” Pre-game ritual: Listen to music to pump me up Tennis Coach Barry Friedman’s comments on Elizabeth: “Elizabeth is one of the top freshman singles players in the entire Triad. She is a tremendous competitor who also plays in various tournaments along the East Coast. She excels in the classroom, and does a great job representing NWHS."
Ellie Hogan, senior Position on the team: No. 5 Hometown: Summerfield Toughest class: AP Statistics Most admired athlete: Roger Federer
Favorite athletic team: Duke basketball Extracurricular activities: Being with friends Favorite food: Pasta Favorite musician/band: Too many to choose from Favorite movie: “The SpongeBob Movie” Any siblings? Two sisters Best vacation ever: Disney World Years lived in northwest area: 16 Dream job: Marine biologist Something not many people know about me: I’m left-handed. Nickname: “E” Pre-game ritual: Eating food with the team Tennis Coach Barry Friedman’s comments on Ellie: “A four-year member of the tennis team, Ellie brings leadership to a team comprised mostly of underclassmen. She is also one of the main contributors to our team’s current record of 10-0.”
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about a week before our first game.” The rest is history. In Coach Jared Rolfes’ first season with the Vikings, then-sophomore Hennigan established a great connection with quarterback Josh Homol as a receiver and has been attracting attention since. “Colleges started contacting me after my sophomore year and that’s when I really fell in love with football,” Hennigan said. “It came down to Appalachian and Virginia. Virginia wanted me to play defensive back, but Appalachian told me I could play receiver. And I felt like I had a great connection with the coaches.” Off the field, Hennigan has a 4.3 GPA and is president of the student body. He’ll still take to the hardwood in the winter once basketball starts, but that will mostly likely be the end of his high school sports career. “Coach Goldsmith has tried to talk me into playing lacrosse in the spring, but after this knee injury, I’m not so sure,” Hennigan said. “I think I just want to take it easy.”
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FRIDAY, SEPT. 23 Free Movie | The Town of Summerfield invites kids and their families to enjoy a free viewing of Disney’s “The Good Dinosaur” on Sept. 23 at Summerfield Community Park’s amphitheater (5404 Centerfield Road). Gates open at 6 p.m. and movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Free popcorn; Kona Ice available for purchase.
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SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 Fundraiser | A planned day of fun, which will include a softball tournament, homerun derby, food and live music will be held on Sept. 24, beginning at 8 a.m., to benefit Todd and Crystal Owens, who are
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Run/Walk for Autism | The Greensboro Run/Walk for Autism, which will include a 5K race and 1K run/ walk, will be held Sept. 24, 9-11 a.m., at UNCGreensboro. Music, refreshments and vendor space will showcase local businesses, service providers, support resources and sponsors. Proceeds will fund local programs of the Autism Society of North Carolina. Register at www.greensbororunwalkforautism.com. More info: (919) 865-5051.
SEPT. 25-27 Revival | Mt. Zion UMC, 3708 Ellisboro Road in Stokesdale, will host a “Celebrate the Harvest” Revival on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. and on Sept. 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. More info: (336) 548-4455 or psetzer@wnccumc.net.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 27 Constitution Class | Northwest High School history teacher Ray Parrish invites the community to join him for a six-week class on the U.S. Constitution and other related topics, beginning Sept. 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Northwest High School’s auditorium. No charge for the class, but donations gratefully accepted to help offset expenses for the We The People class spring trip to Washington, D.C. More info: parrisw@gcsnc.com or see ad on p. 3.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 Silent Auction/BBQ | Preservation Oak Ridge will host a silent auction and BBQ dinner on Sept. 30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge. For ticket prices and other details, see ad on p. 5.
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Yearns placed 11 conditions on his rezoning request, which included that houses would be a minimum of 2,200 square feet and have concrete-paved driveways. USPS may require a mailbox kiosk. Councilman Mike Adams asked how the development would get its water and Spencer answered it would be via either a community well or private, individual wells, but that would be addressed at the subdivision review phase. Half of the property will be preserved as open space and the other half developed, but the lot density is based on the overall density. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request; the Open Space zoning district minimizes the number of lots fronting or near Strader Road and concentrates lots outside environmentally sensitive areas as much as possible, Spencer said. Bill Yearns said about 80 percent of the property has mature hardwoods and pines. Given the agricultural nature of Strader Road, drainage constraints and varying topography, and to preserve as much of the scenic vistas along Strader Road as possible, “it was obvious that OSRD (zoning) was most appropriate” for this property as opposed to RS-40, Yearns said. Sensitive environmental areas will be protected, allowing for wildlife corridors to remain undisturbed, Yearns added. Regarding the mailboxes, Yearns said he hopes he doesn’t have to install a mailbox kiosk and Spencer explained (as of 2014) USPS often requires new developments to have clustered mailbox units. “How much of existing hardwoods do you plan on keeping?” Councilman John O’Day asked Yearns, to which Yearns responded, “As much as possible,” adding that all the hardwoods in the open space will remain. No citizens spoke for or against the rezoning.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION Whitaker noted the OSRD zoning
hasn’t been used much recently, but was used for Carlson Ridge two years ago. Council member Dena Barnes confirmed there would be no more than 21 lots. In response to Councilman Reece Walker’s request for a landscape buffer, Yearns and Chuck Truby, the project engineer, agreed to add a condition to place a 20-foot landscape street buffer along the two lots that will front Strader Road.
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to approve the rezoning request, with an additional condition requiring a landscape street buffer. Rezoning 3-2016. Applicant Shane Beal requested the rear portion of an about 6-acre tract located at N.C. 150 West, across from its intersection with Old Ironworks Road, be rezoned from AG to RR (Rural Residential); the front of the tract is already RS-30. Spencer explained the RR district accommodates minor subdivisions of five lots or less. Planning and Zoning Board and staff both recommend approval. No citizens spoke for or against the rezoning. As a follow-up to a question from Gail Dunham, Spencer said the Town planned to implement a technical review process in which rezoning applications will be reviewed by the sheriff’s office and the fire department.
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Spencer said when she accepted the position of planning director last month she questioned whether a full-time planner was needed, but she’s since confirmed it is warranted and having a planner doing the day-to-day work will allow her to look at “big picture stuff.” Parks and Recreation. Whitaker said fall season at the athletic park is a very busy time. Regarding repair of the irrigation pump at the park, when a needed part that had been on back order finally arrived and was about to be installed, it was determined the real problem was a bad wire; the wire was replaced and the pump is now working again. “So, we finally have water for irrigation and can hopefully turn the tide,” Whitaker said. The Town has received a $1,200 donation for trail maintenance.
MAYOR/COUNCIL BUSINESS A&Y Greenway. Whitaker restated the direction he received from the council in August, after it was accepted that the tunnel NCDOT built under U.S. 220
cannot be used at this time. “The direction was to proceed in terms of modifying the route to basically go south to Strawberry Road, have a signalized crossing there and up through the watershed,” Whitaker said, adding that he has since received a lot of feedback and concerns about that approach. At this point Walker voiced his safety concerns about a crosswalk being placed over the future four-lane U.S. 220 at its intersection with Strawberry Road. For more on this discussion, see article on front cover.
CLOSED SESSION Council recessed at 8:26 p.m. to discuss a real property matter and reconvened at 8:40 p.m., taking no action. Whitaker said he thought a policy to address teleconferencing was needed, since some council members are often out of town; council agreed Whitaker should research the issue. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
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REPORTS, UPDATES Planner. Whitaker said rezoning applications as well as other planning-related inquiries have picked up and the Town is still actively searching for a full-time planner.
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1). Stokesdale Fire District Inc. (SFD) is a corporation, not a governmental agency, and has a contract with Guilford and Rockingham Counties to provide fire protection and emergency services in Fire District 12. 2). SFD budgets each year for all expenses incurred while providing these services, including electricity, fuel, air used in air packs, equipment, truck and building maintenance, insurance, property tax and personnel. All expenses are covered by the Guilford and Rockingham County contracts, which are financed by fire district taxes paid on all property and vehicles located within Fire District 12 – everyone in the district pays their share of the cost to provide the service. 3). Stokesdale Water Enterprise is a water system built with government grant funding and maintained by the Town of Stokesdale. It serves about 500 customers within Stokesdale town limits and is legally required to operate as a business; it is
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I object to that. From Avon to Fuller Brush Company to Kirby Vacuums, it has been an honorable and established way to build a business. My own business counts millionaires and local luminaries (some, household names) among its hundreds of customers, and enjoys an “A+” rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Unfortunately, this attitude is not uncommon among certain people. I know the type. I see them every day. Coming faceto-face with prejudice and closed-minded people goes with the territory, but they are the exception, not the rule. Most Southerners are friendly and open-minded, albeit with a dash of understandable skepticism.
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So I was saddened and dismayed to read the remarks of Jimmy Green regarding people who sell door-to-door. Amidst the disdainful mean-spiritedness and character assassination, he described us as being “shady at best.”
let me inform you that forcing your way into somebody’s house will never result in a sale – but it is a good way to get shot.
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4). Less than 10 percent of residents in the Stokesdale fire district are water customers of Stokesdale. However, they pay for 100 percent of the water that comes through the main valve from Winston-Salem. Stokesdale does not receive any funding from Guilford County to provide water services for fire protection or any other purpose. In other words, the water in all fire hydrants inside Stokesdale is purchased by the customers. I believe it is great for Stokesdale to have access to water for training and firefighting, but it is a luxury none of our neighboring communities have. I also believe the water used by SFD for the benefit of the entire district should be paid for by all taxpayers in the fire district, including that portion in Rockingham County. The only way to achieve this is to treat it as any other expense. William Jones, STOKESDALE Town Council
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Greensboro Police Department, who helped our two foreign guests when they wandered into Greensboro without a clue where we lived late one night and lacking wherewithal to get back. Here’s to the boys and girls in blue! Ray Parrish, Northwest High School history teacher, for the commitment and dedication to his students both current and former. He exemplifies “teacher.” Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital. Their expertise is second only to the incredible care and attention they give their patients. From emergency surgery through post-op care and further diagnostic investigation, they found the root problem that caused our Linken major issues. Our waitress at J. Butlers (formerly JP Looneys) in Kernersville, Ashley W. She went above and beyond to help us out when we locked our keys in our car. It was so nice to see that there is still good in the world! Jeoff Cass and staff at Cass Jewelers on W. Market Street, Greensboro. I spent about $100 to get my ring fixed and some watch links taken out, but you made me feel as valued as if I had spent thousands.
GRIPES to... Texas Roadhouse on Battleground Avenue for having a sanitation grade of 90. All violations were critical, including food at improper and unsafe tem-
peratures and dirty dishes in the clean dishes area! People, check the sanitation grade before dining at a restaurant. Editor’s note: Restaurants' public health inspection results, along with an explanation of any violations, can be found online at http://public.cdpehs.com. ncenvpbl/inspection. Oak Ridge Town Council. Instead of spending your time and money on personal vendettas against local business owners, maybe you should make some effort to work with state traffic enforcement to stem the carnage on N.C. 68. Speed trap, maybe? Parents of NGHS athletes who did not participate in the recent Northern vs. Northwest golf tournament. This benefit provides each team sport with funding. NGHS women’s golf was well represented, but where was the representation from other NGHS team sports? Able-bodied people who constantly use handicap spaces. About 99 percent of the time, they are more physically fit than this senior citizen. You know who you are! Have you no morals or respect for those who can’t walk like you? Whoever decided to change the car rider pickup system at Northwest Middle School to a number system pickup line. You should have left it the way it was. It is chaotic and is going to cause a very bad accident. All the people complaining about the ongoing pipeline work in the area. You might have a different view after a few days with no gas because of a pipeline failure in Alabama.
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other southeastern states. On Sept. 16, Gov. Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency, instituting the prohibition on price gouging. Gas prices on Tuesday, Sept. 20, neared or exceeded the $2.50 mark for regular grade gas at all three gas stations in Stokesdale. The Countryside Market station pumps showed a price point of $2.59 for regular and premium grade; however, the station was out of gas. Across the street at the Citgo station, the reader board advertised $2.49 per gallon for regular grade and all pumps appeared to be in use. At the intersection of Haw River Road and N.C. 68, the Pick n’ Go station reader board advertised regular grade gas for $2.49 per gallon.
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According to GasBuddy.com, the average price for regular-grade gas in Greensboro on Sept. 20 was $2.27 per gallon. The three Stokesdale stations were included on the “highest regular gas prices in the last 24 hours” list – only two stations on the list had higher prices. The highest price reported for gasoline in the region on Sept. 20 was $2.99 per gallon at the Citgo on Spring Drive in Lexington.
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Sept. 15 | Two known offenders, both residents of U.S. 158 in Summerfield, were placed under arrest for traffic and drug related charges and transported to the Greensboro Jail on Sept. 15 at around 4:45 p.m. The vehicle they were operating was towed from the scene and they were confined in jail under $2,500 and $5,000 secured bonds with pending court dates of Nov. 1.
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in Brooklyn, New York, by unknown persons who tried four times and only obtained $100 before he was alerted to the fraudulent activity on his account. Sept. 19 | A resident of Lewiston Road in Summerfield reported that he paid $1,000 for a car on eBay on Sept. 15, but never got the car.
THEFT Sept. 14 | A resident of Byrnwood Drive in Colfax reported that a known suspect stole a gun and prescription medicine valued at $610 from his residence. Sept. 19 | The mother of an adult man, both residing on Branson Road in Stokesdale, reported an unknown person stole her son’s prescription medication, valued at $100.
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Balex Electrical is currently seeking an ELECTRICIAN / APPRENTICE. Must be self-directed, motivated and have good communication skills. Clean driving record required. This position requires learning new electrical skills in Solar PV and Battery based systems as well as traditional electrical skills in commercial and residential settings. Please call (336) 298-4192.
MOVIE IN THE PARK, featuring Pixar’s “The Good Dinosaur,” Friday, Sept. 23, 7:30pm, Summerfield Community Park Amphitheater. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and invite a friend! .
SILENT AUCTION & BBQ DINNER, Friday, Sept. 30, 6:30-8:30pm, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Tickets $15/adult, $8/children, free for 6 and under. Proceeds benefit the renovation of the historic Ai Church in Oak Ridge. See display ad on page 5 for more info.
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INDEX Employment ................................ 19 Homecare Available ................... 19 Save the Date ....................... 19-20 Yard Sales .................................. 20 Home Services ....................... 20-21 Misc. Services......................... 21-22 Misc. for Sale ............................. 22 Misc. Wanted ............................. 22 Pets & Animal Services ............... 22 Real Estate ................................. 22
LANDSCAPE COMPANY seeking honest, reliable, self-motivated professionals willing to work hard. Immediate openings! Landscape and hardscape experience preferred. (336) 298-3809. PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER NEEDED. Experience with real estate is a plus. Also, Quickbooks and Yardi expertise is required. Email philip@weyhillcompanies.com with qualifications. HIRING? Reach 25,000+ readers here! Place your ad online at www. nwobserver .com.
HOMECARE AVAILABLE CARE MATCH OF NC – In-home senior care. Quality care by exceptional caregivers. (336) 464-7226. EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER AVAILABLE for homebound adults & seniors. Excellent references. (336) 552-3917.
SAVE THE DATE Mt Zion CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE, Thurs., Sept. 22, 5-7pm; Friday, Sept. 23, 12n-4:30pm full price, 5-7pm half price; Sat., Sept. 24, 9am-12n, half price. 3708 Ellisboro Rd, Stokesdale. FALL MARKET, Fri., Sept. 23, 10am-6pm; and Sat., Sept. 24, 9am-4pm, Zion Baptist Church, Reidsville. Lunch served 11:30am2pm daily. See display ad in our 9/16 issue.
KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, First Baptist Church Greensboro, 1000 W. Friendly Ave., Friday, September 23, 9am-7pm, and Sat., September 24, 8am-1pm. Northwest Guilford Kiwanis GOLF FORE KIDS Tournament, Saturday, Sept. 24, Pine Knolls Golf Course in Kernersville. Shotgun start at 8:30am, great prizes, cash awards, putting contest, and more! To enter, or for more info, email Mark Masters, mmasters895577@gmail.com. Stonefield Cellars HARVEST FESTIVAL, Sat., Sept. 24, 12n-7pm, 8220 Hwy. 68, Stokesdale. Live music, grape stomping, “Mountain Mama” look-alike contest, food and drink available, and more! Visit www. stonefieldcellars.com for more details. Re-ignite your love for God with Mt. Zion UMC in Stokesdale during our FALL REVIVAL SERIES, “Celebrate the Harvest,” Sunday, Sept. 25, through Tues., Sept. 27. Rev. Dr. John Boggs, Director of Discipleship for Western NC, will preach on Sunday at 6pm. On Monday at 7pm, Rev. Andy Lambert brings a special blend of humor and God’s love in Christ. Rev. Jim Folkes brings down-home preaching to Mt. Zion on Tuesday at 7pm. Special musical guests include recording artist Martha Bassett on Monday and the Stokesdale Community Choir on Tuesday. We hope you will join us!
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ARTISAN MARKET AT SPRING ARBOR, Saturday, Oct. 1, 10am-4pm, 5125 Michaux Road, Greensboro. 80+ vendors selling handmade and repurposed items, live music, face painting, food trucks, door prizes and on-site photographer. For more info, visit www.springarborliving.com or for vendor info, email mandmjordahl@aol.com. RADIE MAE COOK MEMORIAL FALL BBQ, Sat., Oct. 1, dinner served 3-5pm, Pleasant Ridge Community Church, 1826 Pleasant Ridge Rd., Greensboro, 27410 (corner of Pleasant Ridge & Alcorn). Takeouts available 12n-2pm, BBQ only, $9 per lb.; meal for four, $15. All proceeds go to our missionaries. Call (336) 708-4000 for additional info. “WHAT the HAY!”FEST, Oct. 7-8, downtown Mayodan, starting with a concert by “The Embers” at 7pm & kids carnival rides from 5-9pm. On Sat., Sept. 8, 10am-5pm, enjoy street vendors, carnival rides, live music, food vendors, appearances by Capt. America, Mickey Mouse and more. Call (336) 427-0099 for more info. NOW WHAT!? Please join us for a free brunch and live music, Sat., October 8, 9:45am-12n, Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, 4800 West Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Learn and fellowship with others in the widowed community. Topics will include cyber/personal security, Medicare information, long-term care, hospice survivor support, and financial fitness. Providers will also be present for advice on home, lawn and car care. Special thanks to Capital Subaru of Greensboro/Share the Love & Gate City Advisers. To register, or for more info, email NowWhatWidows@gmail.com, or call (336) 740-0651 by Oct. 5.
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HOME SERVICES
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FALL BAZAAR, Liberty Wesleyan Church, Sat., Oct. 8, 7am-1:30pm, 15303 US Hwy. 158, Summerfield. Yard sale, bake sale, craft items & silent auction.
CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will fit to your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, (336) 231-1838.
APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.
AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174.
FALL FESTIVAL, Sat., Oct. 15, 4-7:30pm. Join the fun – free food, plus bluegrass, fire truck, bounce house, and more. Providence Presbyterian Church, 4600 Lake Brandt Rd., providencegso.org.
ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. (336) 309-0747.
YARD SALES MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Saturday, Sept. 24, 8am-12n, Wilson Farm Road, Summerfield. Too many items to list! MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Saturday, Sept. 24, 8am-12n, 5607 Foxbury Dr., Oak Ridge. Household items, children’s and adult clothes, toys, electronics, vintage cameras and accessories. YARD SALE, Saturday, Sept 24, 8am-1pm, 220 Lauren Road, Stokesdale. Furniture, decor, clothing, kitchen, Christmas village, NASCAR, lots and lots of stuff.
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.
ELECTRICAL BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC Residential, commercial & solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192.
FLOORING MONTERO’S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & finishing. Commercial & residential. Insured, 17 years experience. Free estimates & excellent references. Visit Monteros-hardwood-flooring.com, or call
GARAGE SALE, Sat., Sept. 24, 7am-12n, 6929 Maynard Road, Summerfield. Clothes, kitchen, books, skis, misc. & more!
(336) 215-8842.
HOME SERVICES
GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES
CLEANING
JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. (336) 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.
CARPET CLEANING. We clean the dirt out of your carpet, not the money out of your pockets! Starting at $20 per room, $60 minimum. Call David, Cleaning Solutions, (336) 989-4318, thecleaningsolutions.org. ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE. 11 yrs. exp. Excellent references. (336) 423-8720. MAID 2 GLIMMER Premier House Cleaning. Superior products & equip. Amazon approved. (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873.
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It’s a CARPET thing! Repairs, restretch, replace. (336) 643-6500.
L & T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE Complete 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 at (336) 501-8681. HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE. Jeff Ziglar, (336) 456-9992 or 643-9609. MOWER REPAIR. I also do trimmers, blowers, chain saws, etc. Free pick up and delivery. Call or text Morris, (336) 880-7498.
GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. (336) 644-8710, 708-0522. 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.
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GRADING / HAULING ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, (336) 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. (336) 362-1150. E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, topsoil, mulch, lot clearing, track hoe work, etc. (336) 451-1282. BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways. (336) 362-3647.
LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981.
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AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820. 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. BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS LLC. Mulching, landscaping, pine needles/straw, gravel, concrete work. (336) 362-3647. THE GARDEN OUTLET Fall will be here before you know it! Get your yard ready with our aerating and seed services. Give us a call at (336) 643-0898. D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete outdoor living spaces – fireplaces, retaining walls, patios, more! NC licensed irrigation contractor. BBB A+. (336) 480-4101. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764. CUTTING EDGE LAWNCARE - Affordable. Dependable. Mowing, aeration, leaf removal, and more! Please call anytime for free estimate, (336) 706-0103. MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs, garage & building clean out. Timothy, (336) 643-5154. FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Summer mowing and lawn care. Bed reconstruction, pine needles & mulch. Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 464-5215.
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COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care & maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, pine needles. HOA & annual agrmts Res./comm., fully insured. 27 years serving the Triad. (336) 362-5860.
MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.
PLUMBING
JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com.
MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS
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. TLC LAWN CARE Affordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertilization and weed control. (336) 681-0097.
MASONRY SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or fire pit for fall? We can help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways & sidewalks, patios and more! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.
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BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic. & insured. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924. RE-PURPOSED FURNISHINGS Check our website or Facebook to view our current inventory!
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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.
PAINTING & DRYWALL PAINTING – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186. CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155.
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WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc. (336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info.
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STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com.
POWER WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www. windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873. CUTTING EDGE PRESSURE WASHING Affordable. Dependable. Please call anytime for free estimate, (336) 706-0103.
REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981. OAK RIDGE SOLUTIONS. General installation/restoration. Flooring, painting, pressure washing, sheet rock, roofing, plumbing, windows, bathrooms. Call/text (336) 500-3916.
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RENOVATION WORKS, INC. New construction, remodeling, additions, kitchen, bath and decks. We are a locally owned, full-service design and build company, A+ accredited with the BBB. Visit www.myrenovationworks.com or call (336) 427-7391 to start your next project.
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BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. (336) 362-6343. ALL YOUR HOME MAINTENANCE and construction needs. Roofing, decking, painting, carpentry, gutters, window replacement and more! Call Premier anytime, (336) 430-9507. MANTELS, 10% off stone or marble finishes. Please visit our website blog for more details, www.newlookfinishes.com.
ROOFING RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of roofing. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call (336) 9446118, or visit redrhinoroofing.com. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call (336) 643-8191 or (336) 580-3245. 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.
MISC. SERVICES SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470. FLUTE OR PIANO LESSONS. Former UNCG music professor offering flute lessons (any age/ability) and beginning piano (any age). Can come to your house. Call for more info, (336) 275-5638.
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COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
BOOKKEEPING SERVICES A/R, A/P, sales and payroll taxes. 25 years experience. (336) 829-6881.
MISC. FOR SALE PERSIMMON PULP, jam, pudding and more! (336) 816-3441 or 996-3892. U-PICK MUSCADINES, Saturdays & Sundays, 8am-12noon through October 9. Fifty cents per pound. Riverbirch Vineyards & Farm, 200 Will Tom Road (off Hwy. 65 in Bethany Community), Reidsville. (336) 339-5230. www.riverbirchvineyards.com. KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Vegetable plants, fresh produce & 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.
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OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in Oak Ridge. Mini suites to full suites; 100 to 1,000 sq. ft. available. For info, call (336) 643-7577.
INVESTMENT PROPERTY MOBILE HOME PARK for sale in Mayodan, NC. Excellent investment opportunity. Approximately 17 acres that allows for growth and expansion. $31,200 in annual income with very minimal operating expenses. Close to Highway 220, Lowes, Walmart and High School. Great buy at $249,900. For details, call (336) 298-4349.
1+ ACRE RESTRICTED HOMESITES. Open, wooded, northern schools, individuals and builders welcome! Only 4 remain, starting at $44K. Call (336) 430-9507 anytime!
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8188 Oak Creek Drive, Stokesdale Fabulous property! 3-4BR/3.5BA + bonus. Open floor plan, full daylight basement with family room, bedroom, bath, kitchenette and newly finished bonus. Swimming pool! $379,900
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WATERFRONT POLO FARMS • JUST LISTED
Surround yourself with tall trees and nature. Curved drive to custom brick and stone, 4,400 SF home with 371 SF passive solar sunroom. 4BR/3.5BA tucked into 4 park-like acres on beautiful Brookbank Road in Summerfield. Core updating is done, ready for your finishing touches. Oak Ridge/Northwest schools. Offered at $499,900.
Nancy J. Hess
(336) 613-7925
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OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Sept 25 • 2- 4pm
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FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, any and all gas items, tillers, gocarts, ATVs, generators, power washers, grills, chain saws, etc. (336) 689-4167.
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Gail H. Kerber
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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
nancy.hess@bhhsyostandlittle.com (336) 215-1820
6800 Palomino Ridge Ct., Summerfield Waterfront, beautifully appointed home on 1.66 acres. Wonderful detail work throughout. Each bedroom directly accesses a full bath. 5½ BA plus formals, bonus room, recreational room and playroom. Kitchen, master suite and 2-story great room with wall of windows, all with fantastic water views. Offered at $809,900
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(336) 643-4248
Nikole Daigle (336) 362-6310 (cell) Nikole Broker, Inc.
www.ANewDawnRealty.com
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BUILDING & REMODELING Dream Kitchen Builders ........................8 TM Construction Services ....................21
Cone Health – Med Center High Point 11 Eagle Physicians at Lake Jeannette .......4 LeBauer Healthcare ..............................7 Novant Northwest Family Medicine .......9
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ORTHODONTIC CARE
CHURCHES First Baptist Church, Summerfield .........6
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Reynolds Orthodontics .........................7
Administration of estates and trusts
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Wills, trusts and estate planning
Best 4K9 ..............................................5 Northwest Animal Hospital ..................16
HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital ..............3
BEK Paint Company ............................21 Carpets by Direct .................................10 Carpet Super Mart .........................12-13 Furniture Medic ...................................21 Luby Construction ..............................17 Marshall Stone ....................................21 New Garden Landscape & Nursery ......9 New Garden Select ..............................6 Old School Home Repair .....................20 Pest Management Systems .................18 ProStone..............................................18
Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........14
LEGAL SERVICES
8004 Linville Rd, Suite E-3, Oak Ridge
Black Oak Wealth Management..........14 David Nishan, McLean Mortgage........14
REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty ............................22 Ashley Fitzsimmons, Allen Tate ...........22 KERBAPPEALS – Gail Kerber .............22 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway .......22 Nikole Daigle, ReMax .........................22 Roseann Staaf, Allen Tate ...................22
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Attorney Bill Barbour ..........................23
BiRite Food Center ...............................2 Harley Davidson of Greensboro ..........18
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Bethany Medical Center ......................17
Alpha Weight Loss ..............................15
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