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Governor Pat McCrory comes to Stokesdale Hours after the Legislature wrapped up for the year, the governor signs bill for economic development bill at Culp Home Fashions by GERRI HUNT STOKESDALE – On Wednesday, Sept. 30, just seven hours after learning the North Carolina General Assembly had wrapped up its 8 ½-month session, Gov. Pat McCrory pulled into the parking lot of Culp Inc. on U.S. 158 in Stokesdale to sign the first bill from the session into law. HB 117, known as the NC Competes Jobs Plan, makes the state more competitive in the United States and worldwide, said McCrory, who winged his speech rather than using one prepared
for the occasion.
The bill includes $20 million in annual job creation reimbursements that will give North Carolina economic development officials more flexibility and more fire power to attract new jobs to the state. That reimbursement fund will increase by $15 million annually should North Carolina land a major manufacturer which invests at least $500 million in facilities and creates a minimum of 1,750 jobs. Former Greensboro mayor Jim Melvin, who McCrory referred to as his mentor, called the passage of the bill “truly historic.” “In our region, we’ve lost 90,000 jobs, net, over the last 12 years. That’s a hole we have to fill up,” Melvin said. “About a month after the governor was elected, a group of business people met
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in his office, and he told us, ‘If y’all will get the [job] sites, I will get you a bill that will be competitive.’” Melvin then turned to N.C. Secretary of Commerce John Skvarla III and said,
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Stray bullet hits passing vehicle Driver confronts alleged shooter, then calls 911
northern Greensboro woman was driving her SUV westbound on N.C. 150, just blocks from her Scott’s Grant subdivision.
and sees a man standing with a rifle shouldered, pointing it at another car parked in his driveway,” Sibert continued.
by GERRI HUNT
As she approached Spencer-Dixon Road, “she hears a gunshot and feels a thud on her car door, and immediately recognizes that her car had been shot at and hit,” said Lt. Chad Sibert of the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office. He said the crime report was unclear as to whether the bullet penetrated the door.
Sibert said the woman turned into the man’s driveway, but the other car was trying to leave, because it was the one the gun was being pointed at – so, she backed out of the driveway to let the other car leave.
NORTHERN GREENSBORO – A local man was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 1, after allegedly firing a rifle from the driveway of his northern Greensboro home and striking a passing vehicle. According to a Guilford County Sheriff’s Office report, around 4:45 p.m., a
“She looks off to the side of the road
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory talks with employees of Culp in Stokesdale after signing a bill at the facility on Sept. 30.
But then the woman proceeded to
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IN THIS ISSUE News in brief.........................3 Your Questions .....................4 Business Notes .....................5 Bits & Pieces .........................5 Oak Ridge Town Council ....8 Crime/Incident Report ...... 10 Community Calendar ....... 11 High School Sports ............ 14 Youth/School News ........... 15 Student Profiles .................. 16 Letters/Opinions ................ 18 Grins & Gripes .................... 18 Classifieds .......................... 19 Index of Advertisers ..........23
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Schneider: ‘Kudos to CrossFit’ Athletic facility finally receives certificate of occupancy
OAK RIDGE – A longstanding battle between the Town of Oak Ridge, its Historic Preservation Commission and CMT Commons, which operates CrossFit on Linville Road, has come to a close. “CrossFit has fulfilled all of their Certificate of Appropriateness requirements for the COA that was issued on Sept. 3,” said Ann Schneider, chair of the Oak Ridge Historic Preservation Commission, on Oct. 5.
“The property has been inspected by the town and the changes are consistent with what was proposed [by CrossFit] and approved, and so the town has now okayed the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy,” she continued. CrossFit’s proposal included replacing two solid panels on the facility’s front overhead rollup door with two panels containing four clear tempered glass panels with opaque backing, installing faux windows on seven exterior doors, and adding architectural details to the building. Schneider and members of the Oak
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Lowes Foods in Oak Ridge Commons recently completed an extensive remodel.
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In last week’s issue we featured three women, all with Allen Tate Realtors, in a photo on p. 13. We apologize that the women’s names were not in photo order – in correct order, from left to right, are: Donna Ogletree, branch leader of Allen Tate Realtors office in Oak Ridge (who retired effective Oct. 2), Lori Yager, branch leader of Allen Tate’s Oak Ridge office, and Cindy Davis, branch leader of Allen Tate’s Burlington office.
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“Let’s go get ‘em!” Iv Culp, president of Culp’s mattress fabrics division, said Culp was started in 1972 by his grandfather as a small private enterprise. Today, it’s a publicly traded business with a family culture. He noted North Carolina is home to Culp’s largest facilities and that of the company’s 1,200 employees worldwide, half are in this state. “We’re proud of the last 40 years, but we’re excited about the next 40,” Culp said. McCrory thanked the Legislature for passing the economic development bill and said he wanted it to be the first bill he signed after the Legislature closed. He also said he wanted to sign it in Guilford County specifically, which is in the center of the state. Skvarla noted the economic progress the state has made since 2013: a quarter of a million private-sector jobs have been created; the corporate income tax
rate has decreased from 7 to 4 percent and may go down to 3 percent; the personal income tax rate has decreased from 7.75 to 5.49 percent; and $2.8 billion in federal debt for unemployment has been paid back three years early. Culp Chairman of the Board Robert Culp III said the governor and his administration understand business and support it, and work hard to make it feasible for companies like Culp to operate in North Carolina. “Manufacturing brought my family to Guilford County and North Carolina, and it’s manufacturing that will continue to make this country, this state and this region grow,” said McCrory. “A lot of people gave up on manufacturing in the last 20 years. They’re wrong. Guilford County is the heart of manufacturing in North Carolina. It has felt the positive and the negative impacts, and it’s coming back because people realize we’ve got the quality, talent, work ethic,
McCrory said North Carolina can compete to attract and keep jobs.
bill this administration recommended and supports. I will proudly sign in my home, where I got my work ethic and values, right here in Guilford County,” he said.
“To come to Culp and see a company that has survived the ups and downs, and then continue to expand, you are the best of North Carolina. And we want more Culp Industries in North Carolina, to continue to expand and bring more to this state,” he said.
“And it’s perfect timing, because it’s Manufacturing Week,” the governor continued. “We’re going back to our heritage of what made North Carolina great, and building it to the next generation. We’re going to keep promoting manufacturing as a great career option for our kids right now.”
Referring to his February State of the State speech, McCrory said his No. 1 goal was to provide North Carolina the economic tools necessary to compete.
McCrory reminded everyone of how fast an economic landscape can change, referencing Rockingham County, which just learned it is losing one of its biggest employers, MillerCoors.
innovation, quality of life, and now… we’re becoming more competitive.”
“We have finally come through with a
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said Sibert.
“She stays there and confronts the guy with the gun,” said Sibert. “I don’t know exactly what she said to him, but she went back to her car and called 911.”
Investigators recovered a .22-caliber rifle and eight empty shell casings.
Investigators arrived at the scene and spoke to her and the alleged shooter, who lives at the home.
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OCT. 1 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by GERRI HUNT Mayor Spencer Sullivan called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Dr. Roy Carter, pastor of Central Baptist Church, led the invocation. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, council unanimously approved the agenda, as well as minutes from the Aug. 6 and Sept. 3 council meetings and an Aug. 6 closed session meeting.
5 0 to hire an additional parttime groundskeeper and to increase the hourly rate of groundskeepers from $9 to $10. FINANCIAL UPDATES The town’s audit report will be presented next month. Town finance officer Sam Anders said issues arose concerning whether the town was notified of the state’s modification of death benefits for local government retirees. “And we’ve been a town long enough now to where we have the unenviable position of having property taxes that are no longer collectible; once they go past 10 years, they drop off the registers,” said Anders, noting that about $400 is uncollectible. “But now we have to make a calculation and establish a reserve for uncollectible late taxes,” he said. “We have amazingly low collection problems. Our average is right around 99 percent initial collection in the tax year.” Anders also noted that he believes the town owes $4,093 to Guilford County Animal Control. He is holding the check until he sees paperwork outlining how the total amount due was calculated.
5 0 to accept the financial report as presented.
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COMMUNITY UPDATES Board of Adjustment. Vice Chair Nancy Stoudemire said the board granted a variance for an accessory structure due to the location of trees on the homeowner’s property and the lay of land. Historic Preservation Commission. Chair Ann Schneider urged everyone to look for HPC’s ad in the at Home special section of the Oct. 2 issue of the Northwest Observer, which explains what’s historic about the Oak Ridge Historic District. She thanked Frank Whitaker for his editorial in the Sept. 25 issue of the NWO. Schneider noted a huge outpouring of help in trying to defeat Rep. Mark Brody’s (R-Union) House Bill 799, which would enable property owners to opt out of historic districts. Brody may revisit the issue when the Legislative short session begins on April 25. She urged the council to adopt a resolution in opposition to the bill; Sullivan asked her to draft one. HPC member Michelle Davidson has resigned. Schneider thanked her for her service, and said HPC will recommend an appointment to council from among its three alternates. Schneider commended the exterior work the owners of CrossFit did to their building. (See News Briefs on page 3.) Fire department. Assistant Fire Chief Anders advised everyone to use extra caution during the bout of inclement weather the area has been experiencing, to avoid large standing bodies of water, and not to drive under partially fallen trees or over power lines. Anders also invited everyone to the fire department’s annual BBQ on Saturday, Oct. 10. (See Bits & Pieces on page 5.)
9 a.m. until Parks and Recreation. Chairman Bill Edwards said Phase IIA of Oak Ridge Town Park is behind schedule because the original completion date of early September was based on incorrect information. He expects the project to be completed two to three weeks after it stops raining. Due to the heavy rain, the final Music in the Park event of the season was rescheduled for Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. The Tyler Millard Band will be performing.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmen thanked volunteers on the town’s boards and committees. Councilman Ray Combs noted he pays more in Rotary Club dues than he does to live in Oak Ridge. Councilman George McClellan said the town is gratified for the support it
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has received in opposition to HB799. Councilman Jim Kinneman said the Oak Ridge Lions Club will have its annual golf tournament on Oct. 17 at Pleasant Ridge Golf Course. Sponsors and players are needed. Regarding the upcoming municipal election on Nov. 3, Kinneman added, “If you don’t vote, you’re saying you’re okay with whoever is elected. Make your opinion heard. We have some excellent candidates running.” Councilman Mike Stone advised citizens to find and meet the town council candidates.
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Ridge Town Council praised the work the CrossFit owners have done since the town reissued the gym’s temporary Certificate of Occupancy, which was good through Oct. 5. “Kudos to CrossFit,” Schneider said during the HPC’s report to the town council last Thursday, Oct. 1. “The new windows and architectural trim details really look terrific.” Councilman Jim Kinneman agreed. “The addition of the windows has made a world of difference. It looks really nice, especially at night when you drive by and see the windows and the central door lit up,” he said.
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“It really stands out as a building now, and that’s in large part due to the perseverance of the town staff and HPC,” Kinneman continued. “I know it’s been frustrating, but I think we’re getting some really good benefits out of it, and it highlights why we have guidelines, so the building is compatible with the rest of the town.” Mayor Spencer Sullivan thanked CrossFit. “I would be remiss if I didn’t thank Chad Gimbert (CrossFit co-owner) and CrossFit’s efforts to bring the building into compliance,” he said. “The results speak for themselves… it looks really good.”
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between 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 28 and 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 29, a known person caused $1,000 worth of damage to the victim’s septic tank field while “mudding” in an SUV through the field. A resident of Beeson Road in Oak Ridge was arrested.
CRIME / INCIDENT report The District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County. BURGLARY Sept. 29 | A resident of Church Street in northern Greensboro reported an unknown person broke glass from an exterior door and stole golf clubs, a leaf blower, a pressure washer, and a television, with a total value of $1,750. Sept. 30 | A resident of Moritz Drive in Stokesdale reported that sometime during the day, an unknown person forced open a back door of the home and stole $1,000 worth of jewelry, as well as a television, two laptops, an iPad 2, an iPhone, and a pillowcase, with a total value of $3,355. Sept. 30 | American Flag Storage on
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DAMAGE TO PROPERTY Sept. 27 | A resident of Hartstone Drive in Colfax reported that during an argument, her son caused $800 worth of damage to two vases and a living room wall. He was charged with damage to personal property and damage to real property. He was also banned from the property by his mother. Sept. 29 | A resident of Hadleigh Court in Oak Ridge reported that sometime
DRUGS Sept. 29 | An Oak Ridge man was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia after officers discovered a suspicious vehicle at Oak Ridge Town Park after hours. A marijuana pipe was found during a probable cause search of the vehicle.
EMBEZZLEMENT Sept. 29 | An employee of Dollar General in Summerfield was arrested and charged with felony larceny and larceny by an employee.
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Credit Union in Oak Ridge reported an unknown white male and white female at the bank’s drive-through window cashed a $1,735 personal check, which had been stolen from a car in Greensboro earlier in the month. The suspects are wanted for passing stolen checks in Greensboro, High Point, Archdale and Kernersville.
THEFT Sept. 28 | A Kernersville man and a Walkertown woman were charged with misdemeanor larceny, identity theft, financial card theft, financial card fraud, and obtaining property by false pretenses after stealing a purse from a shopping cart at Lowes Foods in Oak Ridge. The couple charged $942 to the victim’s credit cards at Oak Ridge and Kernersville businesses. Sept. 29 | A Northwest Guilford High School student’s green 1992 Honda Accord was taken from the student parking lot.
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Church Stew | Gideon Grove UMC will host its annual stew on Oct. 10. Stew will be ready for pick-up at 1 p.m. at the church, 2865 Gideon Grove Church Road, Stokesdale. Place orders by calling Laura Harrell at (336) 643-6042. Leave your name, phone number and number of quarts ordered. Cost is $6 per quart.
Yard Sale | Gethsemane UMC, at 100 N.C. 150, Greensboro, will hold a yard sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 10. Breakfast biscuits and a hot dog lunch will be available. Proceeds benefit mission work.
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Nighthawks’ comeback falls short FINAL: Eastern Alamance 41, Northern Guilford 33 by L.A. LOGAN Down 28-3 late in the third quarter, Northern’s comeback attempt fell short last Monday; when the clock ran out, Eastern Alamance scored the win, 41-33. “We competed,” said head coach Johnny Roscoe. “That’s the only thing I asked them to do. We kept going until the very end.” In the first quarter, shortly after stopping the Eagles on fourth-and-1, Northern’s CJ Freeman took a direct snap from the formation that netted 44 yards and a touchdown; however, an illegal formation
penalty wiped out the score. Trailing 14-0, Miles Timmons aired out his first completion to Tristen Simmons for 48 yards, which set up a 32-yard field goal by Ethan Reeder. Eastern Alamance led at halftime 21-3. After halftime, Freeman countered an Eagles’ score with a 15-yard touchdown run; but the Nighthawks still trailed 28-10. On Northern’s next offensive drive, Timmons found Jon Sessoms for an 18yard completion. A few plays later, Freeman’s 15-yard touchdown was called back because of a holding penalty. However, Simmons, who totaled six receptions for 91 yards, saved the day when he caught a 24-yard touchdown on fourth
and 20 between multiple Eastern defenders. “In the huddle, Miles was saying, ‘It’s fourth down guys, this is six,’” said Simmons. “I’m running my route and I see the ball coming; I said to myself ‘I have to make a play,’ and I came down with it in the end zone.” Timmons completed 12 of 19 passes for 172 yards and three touchdowns. The senior threw two of his three touchdowns to Ford Moser and Max Maynard in the fourth quarter. “There was never any doubt in our mind that we could hang with a team like Eastern,” Timmons said. “This was a moral victory ... We want the real wins, but you have to look at something in a positive light.
You have to take what you can from it.” LOOKING BACK | Jay Hardy forced Eastern’s only turnover by stripping the ball from an Eagles’ running back and Stephen Scott recovered it. Sawyer Lemoi, who recorded 10 tackles, returned to action after a knee injury he suffered last season. COMING UP | “They don’t have a choice (but to play like they did in the fourth quarter next game),” said Roscoe. “We only have two days to get ready for Rockingham.” Northern (3-3, 1-2) hits the road to face the Rockingham County Cougars (4-3, 3-1) on Friday, Oct. 9. The Nighthawks hold a perfect 6-0 all-time record over the Cougars.
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Defense lifts Northwest past Reidsville 27-14 Northwest Vikings 27, Reidsville Rams 14 Ignoring the rain-soaked field, Northwest Guilford’s defense shut down Reidsville’s rushing attack for a 27-14 win last Thursday, Oct. 1. “The defense has done a great job of playing sound football,” said head coach Jared Rolfes. “Our defense is doing a great job of creating turnovers.” After a 17-yard touchdown run from running back Kyle Finnie and a 1-yard score by quarterback Jake Smith, the Vikings entered halftime tied 14-14 with Reidsville. Following intermission, Caleb Homol entered the game at quarterback and created a spark, said Rolfes. Homol’s 52-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tre Turner increased Northwest’s lead to 21-14 in the third quarter. Turner led the receivers with five catches for 80 yards.
“Tre looked extremely athletic in space,” said Rolfes. Until linebacker Jacob Fields’ interception that set up Finnie’s second touchdown from two yards out, the Vikings’ offense stalled, missing out on potential big plays, admitted Rolfes. The Vikings scored all 13 points off of Rams’ turnovers in the second half. LOOKING BACK | “We struggled to do routine stuff,” said Rolfes.”It could have been (weather) condition related.” COMING UP | “(Thomas) Hennigan has got to touch the ball more,” said Rolfes. “And Tre has got to touch it more. We have to look at how we can balance that a little bit and not be afraid of the quarterbacks to make mistakes this week.” Northwest (5-1) opens up conference play at Ragsdale (1-4) on Friday, Oct. 9. The Vikings have won four in a row against the Tigers, including a 27-7 victory last season.
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STUDENT PROFILES Thanks to the coaches and teachers at Northern and Northwest High Schools for their student recommendations and input, which make it possible to recognize these talented, dedicated students for their accomplishments in academics, athletics and cultural arts.
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Club, Embracing Leadership and Diversity in Athletics and Student Council Hobby: Urban Lacrosse (a volunteer organization) Most admired athlete: Rob Pannell (professional lacrosse player) Favorite food: Spaghetti Favorite band/musician: Sam Hunt Any siblings? Brother, Will Beyer, and stepbrother, Michael Meley Best vacation ever: Spring break in Mexico Years lived in Northern area: Five Dream job: International business
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Most admired athlete: Kerri Walsh Jennings (professional beach volleyball player) Favorite food: Chick-fil-A’s grilled chicken nuggets Favorite band(s): “I love a lot of music, but my top favorites are either One Direction or Guns N’ Roses.” Favorite movie(s): Marvel Comic movies like “Iron Man,” “Captain America” and “The Avengers.” Any siblings? Mikayla, a sophomore at NC State, and Jacob, a freshman at Northwest. Best vacation ever: A tie between family trip to Maui and when my mom, sister and I went to Europe with my Latin class. Years lived in Northwest area: Almost 10 Dream job: Play volleyball professionally overseas or become a physical therapist. Interesting fact about yourself: “I’m 6’2”, but have very small hands and feet.” Nickname(s): “Joc”, “Josh”, “Jaws” or even “Stoner.” Pre-game ritual: Listen to pump-up music, then say the Lord’s Prayer before warm-ups. Coach Darlene Joyner’s comments on Jocelyn: “Jocelyn has worked very hard on her game as an opposite and middle hitter and blocker. She is the most physical and explosive net player on our team. Her length, along with the power that she has in attacking the ball, makes her a formidable blocker and attacker. Her enthusiasm and energy provides our team with a huge advantage.”
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Those who keep Oak Ridge clean of litter, picking up trash when they see it and leaving the town just a little cleaner each time. It is just another reason I enjoy calling Oak Ridge my hometown! CrossFit for coming into compliance with Oak Ridge’s Historic Preservation Design Guidelines. P&M Restaurant, for 58 years of good food, great wait staff and wonderful fellowship! Sadly, the restaurant closed on Sept. 30.
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Dr. Matt Olmsted and his staff for providing lunch to the teachers and staff at Oak Ridge Elementary on our most recent early release day. Such a wonderful treat! Doug Nodine, candidate for Oak Ridge Town Council, for leading the restoration work on the Ai Church project. This historic structure adds yet another
dimension to our community and is another reason I enjoy living in Oak Ridge. NWHS for loaning Summerfield Elementary your Viking mascot for our annual RUN event. It is so generous and kind of you and is such a hit for our students. We are so appreciative of your generous spirit each year! The Jumping Bean coffee drive-through (U.S. 220 in Summerfield) for sponsoring the Ride for Hospice at Summerfield Farms, and for being open on Sunday! Dr Julie Dudak, for taking in Lou and Oscar (two Great Dane puppies with special needs – see article in NWO’s Oct. 2-8 issue). I wish we had thousands more people like her. Thank you so much for loving animals the way they deserve to be loved. You will be rewarded greatly from their unconditional love. Parents who do not park in the middle of the road in front of Northwest Middle and High School to pick up their
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Gideon Grove UMC ANNUAL STEW, on Saturday, October 10, at the church, 2865 Gideon Grove Church Road. Stew will be ready for pick-up at 1pm. Orders may be placed by calling Laura Harrell at (336) 643-6042. Leave your name, phone number and number of quarts ordered. Cost is $6 per quart. TOUCH-A-TRUCK, Saturday, Oct. 10, 10am-12:30pm, Summerfield Athletic Park, 5200 US 220N. See display ad on page 16 for more information. Tom Brown Memorial GOLF TOURNAMENT, Saturday, Oct. 17, 7:30am, Pleasant Ridge Golf Course. Cash prizes, free lunch for players, putting contest. Sponsored by Oak Ridge Lions Club – helping the sight and hearing impaired. See display ad on page 8 for all the details. Guilford College UMC FALL FEST, Sat., October 17, 9am-3pm, 1205 Fleming Rd., Greensboro. Professional crafters, bake sale, gift baskets, Brunswick stew, pumpkin patch. FALL CRAFT FAIR, Sat., October 24, 10am-5pm, 8407 Stokesdale Street, Stokesdale. Over 60 craft vendors featuring unique gifts, seasonal artistry, food vendors, re-purposed furniture, household items, vintage, on-site mini-photography sessions and so much more! Door prizes, free parking, goodie bags to the first 25 shoppers! Visit Facebook and search for The ORIGINAL Made by Hands In the Triad for more information.
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YARD SALES MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Fri., Oct. 9, and Sat., Oct. 10, 8am, Alda Rd., Summerfield. GARAGE SALE, Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, 8am, 8206 Curraghmore Ct., Stokesdale. Furniture, rooster decor, wall hangings, adult clothing, kitchen items and more! HUGE YARD SALE, Saturday, Oct. 10, 7am-3pm, 695 Hwy. 68N, Stokesdale. Lots of nice things. CHURCH YARD SALE, Sat., October 10, 7am-1pm, Stokesdale UMC, Hwy. 158, across from Subway. Yard sale treasures, bake sale items, ham & sausage biscuits. TWO-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., Oct. 10, 8am-12n, 2135 Beeson Road, Oak Ridge. Women’s clothes/shoes, yarn, mixer, toys, holiday, silverware, cameras, much more! YARD SALE, Saturday, Oct. 10, 8am-1pm, 1169 Pleasant Ridge Road. Bedroom furniture, plus size women’s clothes, name brand kids clothes, home décor, vintage antique lamps, misc. furniture, men’s clothes, toys, stuffed animals, lots of children’s books, treadmill.
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MOVING SALE, Sat., October 10, 9am-1pm, and Sunday, Oct. 11, 12n-4pm, 8102 Daltonshire Dr., Oak Ridge. King bedroom suite, queen bed, dining/poker round table with 4 chairs, chests, sunroom rocker & chaise lounge, foyer table, bistro table & 2 chairs, home decor, housewares & much more.
HOUSE CLEANING “MAID” EASY Weekly, bi-weekly, residential, commercial, new construction, move in/move out. Mature and experienced. Free quotes! Johanna, (336) 906-8770.
LAWN EQUIPMENT SERVICE Located in Oak Ridge. Free pick-up and delivery. Tune up, preventive or rebuild on all lawn service/yard equipment. Commercial or residential. Call or text Rick, (336) 501-8681.
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CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING,
APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.
Golden Antiques COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Sat., Oct. 10, 7am, 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale. Come check out the Farmer’s Market – get your eggs, meats, veggies, old-fashioned candy, pumpkins and much more! YARD SALE, Saturday, Oct. 10, 8am-12n, 7106 Martin Lake Road, Summerfield (behind Food Lion). 8’ Sailfish, encyclopedias and lots more! YARD SALE, Saturday, Oct.10, 8am-12n, 5009 Millstaff Drive, Oak Ridge. Treadmill, tools, light fixtures, Little Tykes toy box, book cases, holiday china and decorations, bed linens, frames, kitchen items.
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home services cleaninG ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747. CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will clean to fit your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, 231-1838. MAID 2 GLIMMER MAID SERVICE Premium products and Amazon Local approved. (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com.
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gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873. PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANING Affordable, satisfaction guaranteed, Free estimates. Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592. ENVIRODUCT CLEANING, 15% discount, member BBB, fully insured. Visit us online at www.enviroductclean.com, (336) 643-4593. MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 937-5231. 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. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers & gas equipment, most appliances, grills, bikes, etc. (336) 689-4167.
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. GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522. JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. Call (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 office.
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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. 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. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulching, landscaping, driveways, gravel, concrete work. 362-3647. 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.
CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed/insured. 643-6500.
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BRAD’S BOBCAT. Debris removal, grading/ hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647.
FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Seed, aerate, trees and leaf cleanups. Big or small jobs, reasonable and honest. Call Taylor at (336) 464-5215.
ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035.
GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.
PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING
BOBCAT WORK, bushhogging, and tractor work. Brad Mills, (336) 382-1505.
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MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., Oct. 10, 7am-12n, 6005 Autumn Gate Dr., Oak Ridge. Furniture, clothes, toys (LEGOs).
ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.
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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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.
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AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.
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CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior & exterior, pressure washing. Free est., lic/ins. Call Carlos, (336) 669-5210.
RENOVATION WORKS INC.
TLC LAWN CARE Affordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertilization and weed control. (336) 681-0097.
PLUMBING JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Office 656-0019, cell 382-6905.
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.
GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home de-
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. BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.
sign/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.
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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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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.
timates available. (336) 708-9155. PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.
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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.
bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.
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JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. RUSTIC HORSE BARNS AND BUILDINGS Z.N.Cobb Builders. Licensed and Insured, (336) 337-0477, www.zncobb.com.
facebook.com/northwestobserver 8,750 followers and growing 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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BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing specials, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. 362-6343.
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PETS & ANIMAL SVCS.
ROOFING
TOOL SALE at Golden Antiques & Treasures, Oct. 8-12; painted furniture sale, Oct. 15-19; vintage furniture sale, Oct. 22-26. 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale, (336) 949-4958.
AVAILABLE ANIMALS
CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245. A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, 621-6962.
MISC. SERVICES WE CAN SELL YOUR STUFF on Craigslist! From cars to ? takinguviral@gmail.com. COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068. OCTOBER SPECIALS AT MELDA’S Schedule color with Pita or Ashley, receive a free eyebrow wax. Brooke’s specials: chemical peel – buy 4 services and receive the 5th free. Call (336) 643-7799 to schedule! MARKETING ASSISTANCE for any size business! If you’d like to reach all of northwest Guilford County in a well-read, trusted weekly publication, the Northwest Observer might be a great option for you! Call (336) 644-7035, ext. 10, or email advertising@ nwobserver.com to learn more! FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, gas equip., bikes, grills, metal and electrical items. (336) 689-4167. NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “NWAF is my choice for framing” – Adele in Brown Summit. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911.
MISC. FOR SALE 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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PERSIMMON PULP, jam, pudding, and more! (336) 816-3441 or 996-3892. KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Pumpkins, gourds, mums & fresh produce. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfield. 708-0485. SEASONED FIREWOOD, delivered and stacked. 1/2 cord, $80. Call 686-6373. 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. SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD, $80/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615. 2010 Bayliner 175 SKI BOAT. Excellent condition. Includes skis and life jackets. $13,000. Call Don, (336) 324-7373.
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Talk about unique! DEBO has a look that makes him stand out in a crowd! Debo is a 4-year-old male Labrador Retriever mix with a playful, energetic personality. He loves making new friends, but has decided that cats really aren’t his thing, so Debo would be best for a cat-free home. He is neutered and up-to-date on shots, and ready to meet his new family. For more info on Debo or any of the other animals waiting to go home, call the Guilford County Animal Shelter, or call (336) 297-5020.
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REAL ESTATE HOME FOR RENT STOKESDALE AREA, 2BR, 2BA, appliances & W/D included, back porch, gas log FP, acre lot. Lawn maintenance included. $700/mo. plus sec. dep. (336) 402-2112.
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6334 Blue Aster Trace Sellers taking a loss on this great brick transitional with 4BR/3.5BA. 3-car garage, double staircase and granite in kitchen. All hardwoods – no carpeting! Huge bonus on third floor. Buy all the house you need before interest rates increase! $479,000
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child after school and use the designated car rider line. Patience and role modeling are good things. Kim Hall at StokeRidge Tavern and Grill. She’s always welcoming and has a smile for everyone! All our dedicated emergency workers, who leave their warm, dry homes and slog through the drenching rain (often in the dark) to rescue the stranded, aid the injured and restore the electricity. NCDOT and Oak Ridge Fire Department for spending hours cleaning up the massive oak tree that fell over N.C. 68, at the Old Mill, on Saturday, Oct. 3. Town of Summerfield for co-sponsoring the recycle/e-cycle event on Saturday, Oct. 3, and the staff and volunteers who stood out in the rain and chilly temperatures to collect our items. You provided a valuable service!
Mike Reid of Cost Plus Roofing. During the recent rain, Mike had his courteous crew come out promptly and found and fixed a leak very cost efficiently. Mike, you’re a lifesaver! CrossFit for the improvements to the front of the building. The doors, especially the overhead door, look great.
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MEDICAL / EYE CARE / PT Cone Health / MedCenter High Point .15 Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge ............18 LeBauer Healthcare, Oak Ridge ............6
Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA .................... 11 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........18
Those who think “others” should have the “Trail” in their backyard. Once it’s there, good or bad, it’s there! Think! Drug dealing, alcohol, trash, bathrooms, parking, lack of privacy and security – and more. They (trail users) aren’t shoppers either!
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First Baptist Church, Summerfield .......14 Piedmont Cowboy Church ....................6 Stokesdale Christian Church ...............10
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