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U.S. 220 widening has been a Citizens urge council to nix U.S. 220 long, bumpy road for NCDOT Projected date for full completion of project is January 2018 by JESSICA WATERS The U.S. 220 widening project, which began construction in May 2012, will be completed in January 2018, according to NCDOT. “The (January 2018) completion date for the U.S. 220 project … is full completion of the entire project. The open-to-traffic date for the corridor is expected to be August 2017,” said Division 7 Construction Engineer Patty Eason.
“The full completion date of January 2018 means that there could still be work occurring, but it would be outside of travel lanes,” added Division 7 Engineer Mike Mills. Initially, the project was projected to be complete by Dec. 27, 2016. Several changes in the project parameters have impacted the projected completion date, including the addition of a sound barrier wall along part of the southern portion of the project, and a change in the layout of a major intersection in the northern part of the project. “The original contract plans included a signalized intersection at U.S. 220 and
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The northern portion of the U.S. 220 widening project is expected to be open to traffic Nov. 16, with full completion of the 13-mile project expected in January 2018.
pedestrian crossing by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – The majority of citizens who spoke during the Public Comments period of the Summerfield Town Council’s Oct. 11 meeting expressed support for the Town moving forward with the A&Y Greenway extension – while also urging the council to reconsider a trail route that would require a pedestrian crossing at U.S. 220 and Strawberry Road. At the Aug. 9 town council meeting, the council explained that the original route for the greenway extension, which would have had pedestrians coming out of a pedestrian tunnel under U.S. 220, north of Strawberry Road – and along two tracts of private property to get to Summerfield Road – was no longer a
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viable option because the private property owners did not want to provide trail easements. Two alternative routes were considered, and of those, the route including a pedestrian crossing over U.S. 220 was approved with a 3-2 vote. Matthew Rand was among those who attended the Oct. 11 council meeting and expressed support for the Town extending the A&Y Greenway. However, as an avid runner who has completed two marathons, Rand said he had been hit by cars three times during his runs and a pedestrian crossing over U.S. 220 to continue on the A&Y Greenway was not the answer. “You have a tunnel. Use it. Talk to NCDOT,” he urged the council. Janelle Robinson, a mother
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Twin homes will provide needed housing option, council majority says BY PATTI STOKES OAK RIDGE – The Oak Ridge Town Council voted 4-1 on Oct. 6 to rezone 15.9 acres located in the town core from RS-30 and PI (Public and Institutional) to CU-TC-R (Conditional Use, Town Core, Residential). The property is located just off Oak Ridge Road, about 200 feet west of Zack Road. Developers Buddy Lyons and Eric Dischinger of LD Equity plan to develop it with 24 twin homes, averaging 2,200 square feet and having a starting price of $250,000 to $300,000. The rezoning is the first approved use of the Town’s newest zoning district, TC-R, which allows for “clustered, mixed density, and/or attached single-family lots with densities up to two units per acre.” It was proposed by the Oak Ridge Land Use Plan Update Committee as part of the updated Land Use Plan approved last January, with the goal to allow “a variety of housing options to accommodate the housing needs of all Oak Ridge residents.” Ann Schneider, a member of the
Land Use Plan Update Committee, spoke on Oct. 6 in support of the proposed development, saying it was innovative and responsible. “I am excited about the landscape buffer, protection of the historic district, planning for water and septic uses and tree preservation, and heartened that they (the developers) are taking so much into consideration,” she said. “I know this project represents change and change is hard,” she continued. “But this will ultimately be very good for the Oak Ridge community.” Oak Ridge Planning Director Bill Bruce said nationwide averages indicate that individuals and families living in smaller, attached units generate five to six vehicle trips per day (compared to an average of 10 trips per day for residents of larger, single-family homes). Opponents argued that, with the new development’s entrance on Zack Road, 24 homes generating a couple hundred more trips in and out of their neighborhood would be a safety issue.
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When completed, about how much traffic is I-73 expected to take off of N.C. 68? Patty Eason, a construction engineer with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, said the open-to-traffic schedule for I-73, from Rockingham County to N.C. 68 in Guilford County near the airport, is late December 2016, weather permitting. Completion of the interstate is expected to reduce traffic on N.C. 68 by about 30 percent. Eason confirmed that traffic forecasts are done prior to project construction in order to project traffic patterns or changes due to the new alignment and construction. She noted that changes to impact – like loss of businesses or additional development – that were not known at the time of the forecast will affect the projections. Although forecasted traffic reductions ranging from 40 to 60 percent have been mentioned during Oak Ridge Town Council meetings, Town Manager Bruce Oakley said the higher figures were taken from an older study. The town is not expecting traffic reductions to exceed NCDOT’s forecast of 30 percent, but Oakley did mention that he expected to see “a significant reduction in tractor trailer traffic” on N.C. 68 after I-73 is completed.
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“The residents on Zack Road are not against any development. It’s the TC-R zoning – we haven’t liked it from the start and we don’t like it now,” said Zack Road resident Ken Olson. “… What we have in Whitaker Estates is exactly what the council is looking for – diversity. That’s what we want built on this property.” Also, who would address the issue of wells going dry and becoming contaminated if they arose, Olson asked Zack Road resident Ben Wingfield echoed Olson’s concerns about the impact of 24 twin homes on nearby wells, neighborhood traffic, and the proposed duplexes being larger and more costly than homes on his road, which typically are in the lowto mid-$100,000 price range. Ginger Olson said the proposed townhomes would ruin Zack Road residents’ wells “and everything else.” Gary Basinger also voiced concerns about the added traffic on Zack Road and N.C. 150, and the impact on the wildlife. Traffic impact would be addressed by NCDOT, responded Bob Dischinger, the engineer hired by LD Equity to design the proposed development. Before installing a community well on the property, five to six homeowners on Zack Road will be invited by the health department to have their wells monitored during draw down tests. Brenda Wells said the town council didn’t care about the 19 homeowners on Zack Road and it nauseated her. Councilman Mike Stone said the council was charged with conducting a technical review of the rezoning request, and many of the concerns voiced by Zack Road residents would be addressed during a subsequent subdivision plan review. Councilman Jim Kinneman said it was unlikely a developer would buy an acre in Oak Ridge and place a $170,000 home on it. “This price range of about $250,000 to $300,000, by Oak Ridge standards, is moderate,” he said. Councilman George McClellan said the proposed development would possibly address two different age groups with the
same objective – older folks who want a smaller house and limited land to take care of, and millennials who are starting out and want to live in Oak Ridge’s town core. “To make the argument that this provides some sort of housing is just not our role,” Stone responded. “Our role is the technical review. The developer is listening … there are other things that need to be addressed from a technical standpoint. As we move forward, the subdivision plan review will address those things.” Nodine said he had heard comments about how this type of zoning would protect the historic district, but nothing about how it would impact existing neighbors. “I always thought we should show the reason for why to change the zoning,” he said. “The neighborhood that it is impacting is exactly the type of neighborhood we are trying to foster.” Sullivan said he had received several phone calls from friends who said this type of development was exactly what they were looking for. “They are empty nesters, they are retired. We know there is a demand for this type of housing... We have a condition (on this rezoning) that it would allow a maximum of 24 homes. The advantage is, it puts the developed space into a much smaller area and preserves trees and natural areas. “There are times when I think about the 42 years I’ve lived out here,” he continued. “Would I want to go back to the way it looked 42 years ago? Yes. But if that were the case, those of you here wouldn’t be here because Zack Road wasn’t developed then. “Having lived here as long as I have, I’m not going to do anything to harm our community. I’m going to do my best to preserve our character. We’re going to move forward as a community and property is going to be developed. We’ll do our best to assure it is done in the best interest of all of our citizens,” Sullivan concluded. After calling the vote on Kinneman’s earlier motion to approve the rezoning request, it passed 4-1, with Nodine opposed.
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TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT Town Manager Bruce Oakley’s request that Larry Stafford be reappointed to the Planning and Zoning Board as a representative of the ETJ area was unanimously approved. Council also unanimously approved an amendment to the Town’s Parks and Recreation fee schedule, which added a fee of $50 per day to set up temporary fencing for baseball and softball games. Following up on a request from Councilman Doug Nodine at the September council meeting, Oakley said a report on the Town’s estimated cost to hire its own building inspector was in the council’s meeting packet. Nodine asked why the benefit package for an inspector and a permit specialist/deputy clerk, which was estimated to cost $61,500 per year, was so high and Oakley explained the Town covers the cost of health insurance for employees as well as a percentage of the cost
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PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing was held for a request to rezone 15.9 acres adjacent to Zack Road, from RS-30 and PI (Public and Institutional) to CU-TC-R (Conditional Use, Town Core, Residential). The property is owned by Oak Ridge Society Foundation; if rezoned, it would be purchased by LD Equity and developed for a maximum of 24 twin homes; a house constructed in 1935 on a 1.3-acre parcel, which is in the Town’s historic district, would be left intact. With a 4-1 vote, the Town’s Planning Board recommended the rezoning request be approved, as did the Town’s planning director. Following the public hearing, during which several citizens spoke in opposition to the rezoning, and town council questions and discussion, the council approved the rezoning request with a 4-1 vote. See News Briefs for more details.
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Sullivan said the Town currently receives inspection services from the county, and the cost is covered by tax dollars. Before considering employing its own inspector, a thorough cost and needs analysis would have to be undertaken; the issue was subsequently tabled.
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N.C. 68 in Rockingham County. At the request of the Division and with concurrence from the NCDOT construction unit, roadway design unit, chief engineer’s office and FHWA, the plans were revised to remove the signalized intersection work from the existing Tetra Tech contract and to construct an interchange in that location,” NCDOT Communications Officer Miracle King told the Observer earlier this week. “A separate project was designed and awarded to Branch Highways for approximately $12 million to build a flyover bridge for U.S. 220 southbound over N.C. 68. The amount to construct the signal and associated work was deducted from the existing Tetra Tech contract.”
2015 decision to extend the estimated completion date from December 2016 to June 2017. Earlier this year, the completion date was again extended, pushing the expected full completion date to early 2018 and the open-to-traffic date set for late summer of next year. “There were some unforeseen issues with the bottomless culvert at the Haw River in dealing with rock in subgrade; (that) was the primary reason for the extended contract time. Several agencies including the N.C. Corps of Engineers and Division of Water Quality were involved in resolving this issue that did require investigation and analysis to reach a decision. Other work was added to the contract such as the new charter school roadway improvements and adjustments to the entrances to the shopping centers at N.C. 150,” King said. “The various issues occurred at differing times, but the last adjustment was made earlier in the
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On the southern half of the U.S. 220 widening project, construction of the new lanes of U.S. 220 from Horse Pen Creek Road to the highway’s intersection with N.C. 150/Oak Ridge Road is almost complete, which will result in another lane shift in the near future as NCDOT opens the inside eastbound and inside westbound lane and continues lane work on the outside lanes in each direction as well as work being completed on the median. Lane completion on this section of the project is scheduled for some time after Christmas, according to NCDOT Resident Engineer Kris Lorenz. “Work has been heavy near Haw River and U.S. 220, and the connection to N.C. 68 is on schedule for base completion on Nov. 16, although some remaining lane work and construction could mean lane shifts or closures once the interchange opens,” Lorenz told the Observer in late September.
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Student Council adviser Joan Baer said students selected Jones for the honor “because they love the difference he makes in the school.”
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Student resource officer honored as ‘everyday hero’ at NGHS Officer W.D. Jones receives surprise award at student leadership conference by JONATHAN WILLIAMS NORTHERN GUILFORD – In a crowded auditorium filled with enthusiastic middle and high school students, Northern High School Resource Officer W.D. Jones received an “Everyday Hero” award on Oct. 7 for his devotion to the students,
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Jones was recognized during the Harbor Tour leadership conference which brought together hundreds of students from across North Carolina to embrace character development and community involvement. Part of this conference involves recognizing someone at the school who actively works for the betterment of the campus climate and the school’s community.
students,” Northern Principal Janiese McKenzie said. “He provides words of wisdom for those in need and keeps open lines of communication with families. He serves as a role model, friend and support.” Jones has been working at Northern for the past four years. He is known by staff and students for his kind and caring demeanor and friendly attitude. In a video created for the event, students and faculty said Jones ensures that every student is on the right track through his ever-present smile and “teddy bear-like presence.” “There was definitely a lot of emotion, because you never know how much
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The announcement of the award, which came as a surprise to Jones, was met with thunderous applause. Perhaps an even bigger surprise was the appearance of his family, who all came to see their father, son, brother and uncle receive this award. Jones’ family joined and congratulated him at the front of the auditorium as students and teachers from across North Carolina voiced their
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PTA, school holds ribbon cutting for playground shelter STOKESDALE – It took almost three years to raise the money, get the required blueprints, permits, inspections and sign-offs from Guilford County Schools and the Town of Stokesdale, but at last the vision to install a new playground shade structure at Stokesdale Elementary is a reality. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Oct. 6 and attended by parents, staff, representatives
of the school’s PTA and student council, and sponsors. “Every donation to our Stokesdale RAISE Run (Resources And Incentives for Stokesdale Elementary) helps projects like this become reality,” said Laura Gibson, who serves as the PTA’s VP of Operations and was heavily involved in the process of the PTA raising about $19,000 for the playground shelter.
Triplett, Clark and Boger finalists for education honors by JESSICA WATERS Northern Guilford Middle School Principal Ashley Triplett, Northwest Guilford Middle School teacher Ashlee Clark and Kernodle Middle School teacher Meredith Boger were all recently Ashley Triplett Ashlee Clark Meredith Boger honored as nominees in Guilford County Schools’ principal since July 2015. Celebration of Celebration of Excellence Awards. Excellence officials said her innovations Principal of the Year finalist Ashley Triplett has served as Northern Middle’s
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Photo by Patti Stokes/NWO | Stokesdale Elementary PTA president Laura Wolschon, principal Meredith Chandler, 2015-2016 Student Council officers Madeline Herrick and William Gibson, and Town Councilman Frank Bruno participate in a ribbon cutting on Oct. 6 for the new playground shelter that was recently installed at the school.
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STUDENT-ATHLETE 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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“I had never run before, so I decided to try out,” she said. “I started out running the mile. The more I did it, the more I liked it. I decided I wanted to run cross country, so I started training the summer before I got to high school.”
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group No. 1 for training, which was really exciting for me. After my first few races, I started to feel more comfortable.” As a sophomore last season, Kefer finished seventh in the NCHSAA 4-A state meet. “It was really exciting because my freshman year, our team didn’t qualify for the state meet and no one qualified as an individual,” Kefer said. “So to be there with the whole team and to get a great result was a lot of fun.” “My goals for the rest of the season are to do better than I’ve been doing,’ she said. “I haven’t had a really good season so far, so I’m going to keep being positive and look forward to the last several races we have. We have about another month until the state meet, and I think our team has a really good chance to make it this year. It’s nice to have a group of girls who are really passionate about running and are really focused.”
NORTHERN GUILFORD SOCCER Logan Clendon Logan Clendon is flattered by all the attention he receives as a member of Northern Guilford High School’s soccer team. A senior, Clendon has been a prolific scorer for the Nighthawks during his three years on the varsity team. He was an all-conference selection in the Mid-
State 3-A and an all-region selection by the North Carolina Soccer Coaches Association during his junior season, when he scored 34 goals and had nine assists.
too. It frees them up to score more.”
“Most teams didn’t really know who I was last season until the second time we played them,” Clendon said. “I couldn’t really sneak up on them the second time; they made some adjustments.”
Clendon is optimistic that his team has what it takes to win the conference championship this season and make a deep run in the NCHSAA 3-A state playoffs.
As a sophomore, Clendon scored 10 goals despite playing most of the season as a key reserve.
“We have so much potential this season and a lot of experienced players,” he said. “My main goal is to win a conference championship and a state championship. I think it’s the strongest team we’ve had in my three years playing varsity.”
“The first game I started as a sophomore was against Eastern Alamance,” he said. “I scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal. That will always stay with me.” In Northern’s first 11 games this season, Clendon has scored 18 goals, eight of which were scored in two games last week against Eastern Alamance (three goals) and Rockingham County (five goals). He has scored at least one goal in every game this season except for two, and has scored two or more goals in five games, despite facing some defensive formations designed to limit his ability to put shots in the back of the opposing team’s net. Seeing a lot of double and triple teams this season is motivating, Clendon said. “If other teams continue to put that much focus on me, my teammates are more than capable of scoring goals
Northern was 9-1-1 overall and 3-0 in the Mid-State 3-A conference heading into this week’s games.
Clendon has been playing soccer since he was 5, his foundation being built in the Greensboro United Soccer Association. He has played for the Fusion Club team since he was 14, and last year he was a member of the Olympic Development team and played center back. Clendon hopes to play soccer in college and has been talking to UNCGreensboro about that possibility. He carries a 3.8 GPA and wants to major in business or economics. “I’ve always wanted to play college soccer,” Clendon said. “I’ve dedicated most of my entire social life to playing this sport and hopefully it will pay off at the next level.”
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NORTHWEST VARSITY FOOTBALL Looking ahead to Friday’s game against High Point Central by MARC PRUITT Northwest (5-2, 1-0) will travel to High Point Central (3-4, 0-1) on Friday, Oct. 14, to play the second conference game of the season for both teams. Northwest is still trying to get everyone healthy after being bitten with the injury bug in recent weeks at some key positions. Quarterback Jacob Leonard, who missed playing in Monday’s game against Ragsdale because of a concussion, is expected to return this week.
Looking back to Monday’s 34-18 win against Ragsdale Senior Eddie Selby, who normally plays receiver, made his first start at cornerback and had three interceptions. Thomas Hennigan returned to the
field after missing the last two games with a knee injury; he ran for 90 yards and one touchdown. Sophomore Cameron Cloud had scoring runs of 74 and 6 yards, and Zach Tyler and Tyler Finnie also had rushing touchdowns for the Vikings.
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season and during his four-year career at Northwest. “Coach tells us to buy in and do whatever he needs us to do, so when he needs me at running back, I’m happy to fill in,” Tyler said. With injuries sidelining some of the Vikings this season, Tyler has seen more carries and has delivered. He’s scored six touchdowns and rushed for more than 100 yards twice this season and had another game where he ran for 86 yards. Tyler said his rushing prowess can be traced back to his freshman season in former coach Joe Woodruff’s Wing-T offense. “When I got moved up to varsity as a freshman, I scored a touchdown in the playoffs against Page,” he said. “That really helped to develop my ball-carrier vision. That was really the first time I’ve done much running. Playing linebacker is where I was naturally brought up to play, so I have better skill development in that area. When Coach Rolfes came in my sophomore year, he changed the offense and I didn’t play as much running back.” Tyler excelled on defense as a sophomore while leading the team in tackles. All those hard hits took their toll, however. “I found out I had gotten some nerve damage from football,” Tyler said. “I
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kept getting stingers (pinched nerves) in my arm from tackling and the contact. I had to do physical therapy and missed all of wrestling season. Because I was a little undersized, I had to be able to fit people up in the hole and tackle really well. I kept getting the stingers from the contact and my muscles weren’t able to fire right. I didn’t miss any games, though.” Tyler wasn’t as fortunate during his junior season and missed four games because of muscle tears in his back. Also an accomplished wrestler, a sport he has been competing in since eighth grade, Tyler missed wrestling season as a sophomore. He returned last season with a vengeance and finished with a 35-10 record and placed seventh in the state tournament at 220 pounds. “And I wrestled most of the season weighing about 189 pounds,” he said. Tyler has a 4.2 GPA and wants to double major in psychology and criminology so he can eventually join the F.B.I. He hopes to play football in college and may try to walk on at Appalachian State or UNC Charlotte. “I definitely want football to be a part of my college experience,” Tyler said. “I’ve invested a lot of time in playing and would love the chance to do it at the next level.”
NORTHERN VARSITY FOOTBALL Looking ahead to Friday’s matchup against Eastern Guilford (7-0, 4-0) by MARC PRUITT Northern (1-6, 1-3) will travel to Gibsonville Friday night to face Eastern Guilford in its fifth Mid-State 3-A conference game of the season. Northern has never lost to Eastern. Eastern has allowed just 61 points through its first seven games and averages nearly 32 points per game. The Wildcats have held their opponents scoreless in their last two wins and have three shutouts this season. “They have a lot of speed on the field, so that is something we are definitely concerned about,” Head Coach Erik Westberg said. “They fly to the ball and are good up front and they’ve had some success with shutting people out this year, so that will be a good challenge for us offensively.”
mance with four touchdowns and more than 250 yards rushing. Quarterback Tyler Flippen threw for a touchdown and added a rushing touchdown, and the defense forced five turnovers, with Davis Streuli, Garrett Marsh and Stephen Scott all having interceptions. “It was nice to see everyone smiling the whole game,” Westberg said. “They were fired up at halftime (Monday) night because we were leading. They were excited. It was a nice boost. We’ve got to turn the page really quick this week though, but we’ll be ready.”
PLAYER PROFILE Jordan Lane, senior WR/DB Jordan Lane’s senior year at Northern Guilford had barely gotten underway before he broke his collarbone in the second game of the season against Northwest Guilford.
Looking back to Monday’s 40-0 win against Rockingham County Northern picked up its first win of the season on Oct. 10 in convincing fashion. M.J. Frazier had a breakout perfor-
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“It was fourth-and-10 and I only got eight yards on the play,” Lane said. “So we didn’t even get a first down. I let my team down. It was a low pass and I was diving to catch it. I landed on my shoulder and when I jumped up, it felt weird.” Four days later, Lane had surgery and missed a week of school. Three weeks after surgery, he started doing physical therapy. He is hopeful he can return for the final two or three games of the season. “It’s very frustrating,” Lane said. “I was really looking forward to the season, but now all I can do is watch from the sidelines. I feel like I should be out there helping them.” In his first two games this season, Lane had six catches for 76 yards and was finding his groove in the Nighthawks’ new offense. After transferring to Northern from
“Last season, they had me playing safety since I came late and they were just trying to get me on the field,” Lane said. “But I’ve always played receiver. I enjoy playing both positions. Colleges are recruiting me to play defensive back.” Lane is considering several college offers – Davidson and Kentucky Christian are among his suitors – but an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point excites him the most. “That’s definitely at the top of my list,” Lane said. “It is an honor to be considered by them. The opportunity to play and to serve my country after college is very important to me. Playing football at the next level is something I’ve always wanted to do. I’ll put in a lot of hard work to show my appreciation to anyone who believes in me enough to give me that opportunity.”
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Heritage Day | Get a glimpse of Oak Ridge’s earlier days on Heritage Day, Oct. 15, at Oak Ridge Town Park, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy exhibits of vintage household goods, farm machinery and clothing, as well as strolling characters in period clothing, historic reenactors, vintage crafts and antiques, food, live music and children’s activities. More info: Sandra Smith at (336) 644-7009 or see ad on p. 6.
Fall Festival | Providence Presbyterian Church, 4600 Lake Brant Road in Greensboro, will have its fall festival on Oct. 15, 4 to 7:30 p.m. Free food (pork barbecue with all the fixings and dessert), plus live bluegrass music, fire truck, bounce house and games for the kids, and more. More info: www.providencegso.org or (336) 912-2657.
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Lions Club | Oak Ridge Lions Club will meet Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Bill’s Pizza, 1431 N.C. 68, Oak Ridge. More info: Danny Yanusz, (336) 643-6424.
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UMW Fall Fest | Gethsemane UM Church, 100 N.C.150 West in Greensboro, will host a fall festival on Oct. 22, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast, yard sale, bake sale, hot dog lunch, and Brunswick stew. More info: www.gethsemaneumc.com or (336) 643-3519.
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responsibility a district court judge faces. “The district court courtrooms are incredibly busy,” says Tyrey. “During the 2014-15 fiscal year, more than 100,000 traffic/ criminal matters and more than 10,000 civil matters were filed in Guilford County District Court.” Tyrey is confident he can make a difference within the justice system. “I am running for district court judge because I believe I have the knowledge and experience to make a positive contribution to our community and our court system,” he says. Residents of Stokesdale, Tyrey and his wife, Kelly, have been married 19 years and have two children who attend Stokesdale Elementary and Northwest Guilford Middle. “We are a family that values education, service to the community and personal responsibility,” says Tyrey. Tyrey says his “favorite leisure time activity involves turning off my cell phone and fly fishing my way through a certain mountain stream” with a location he’s not willing to reveal. See ad on p. 11.
Tour des Trees cyclists visit Old Mill OAK RIDGE – Nearly 100 bicyclists pedaled the back roads of Oak Ridge on Oct. 10, navigating the hills and curvy roads of what several of them called “the prettiest area we’ve been through.” The riders, all participants in the 2016 Stihl Tour des Trees, stopped at the Old Mill of Guilford
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for a brief respite before continuing on what will eventually be a 600-plus-mile, seven-day journey to raise awareness of the importance of tree stewardship, education and research. The event is the largest annual fundraising and community outreach activity of the TREE Fund, a char-
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ity devoted to sustaining the world’s urban trees through research and education. Riders in the Tour des Trees visit dozens of communities to plant trees, educate children, engage with local tree stewards and promote the mission of the TREE Fund.
Full-tour cyclists commit to raising at least $3,500 for the TREE Fund. Many raise thousands more, and return each year to reunite with friends who share their passion for cycling and trees. For more info, visit www.treefund.org or www.stihltourdestrees.org.
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Despite the persistent rain throughout the day on Oct. 8, Summerfield Mayor Mark Brown and Cheryl Gore, event planner/assistant to the town manager, greeted citizens with a smile when they arrived at the fall recycle/e-cycle event held at Laughlin Professional Development Center. Also on hand from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. were employees of Guilford County Environmental Services, which co-hosted the event with the Town of Summerfield.
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Citizens’ rights should be equal for all In response to the letter from Don Barefoot, (“Enough is Enough,” Northwest Observer’s Oct. 7-13 issue)… First: There’s nothing at all wrong with Judeo-Christian values and beliefs as long as the same rights of citizenship are guaranteed to all other religionists and extend as well to non-believers. The framers of our Constitution specifically declined to establish a state religion knowing that to do so would result in second-class citizenship to all who believe differently. Next: Your mention of Calvin Coolidge is telling, as your nostalgia for the America of 100 years ago would return us to a time when: Jim Crow was in full force, guaranteeing severely limited futures for (and in many cases unwarranted violence against) people of color; there were no child labor laws, a situation which only changed during the Depression when adults were so desperate for work that they’d work for children’s wages; there was no
minimum wage so employees had no leverage in dealing with employers, nor were there guaranteed sick days which required the worker to choose between working sick or injured and paying bills. And one other thing, women had only recently acquired the right to vote and were most certainly not getting elected to any position of import. (I could bring up unequal pay for equal work, but that problem seems to be ongoing.) Finally, in case you hadn’t noticed, change is also ongoing as it has been throughout our history. When you turn around and go backwards you’ll find the traffic is against you. As an old white guy, (the demographic most commonly associated with your point of view), I’m quite willing to share my rights and privileges on an equal basis with those of a different color, ethnic background, gender, religion and sexual orientation. God bless the U.S.A. Steve Maloy, SUMMERFIELD
Proven governor, representatives worthy of re-election Attorney general: the principal legal officer who represents a county or state in legal proceedings and gives legal advice to the government. It seems Attorney General Roy Cooper has made comments about Gov. Pat McCrory that will not stand up in a court of law; one
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would think the attorney general would know better. Cooper states that McCrory tried to cut funding for education to its lowest point in 30 years. The record shows that during the last year of former Gov. Easley’s term and most of
Gov. Perdue’s term – Democrat governors backed by Democrat-led legislatures – the spending for K-12 education was lower than any of Gov. McCrory’s budgets. Roy Cooper also falsely accuses Gov. McCrory of lowering teacher pay to 41st in the country. Actually, former Gov. Perdue made the largest teacher pay cut in the last 30 years and [teacher pay] stayed low throughout her tenure. Under McCrory, teacher pay has risen steadily, almost at the level before Perdue and the Democrat-controlled legislature cut it. Under Gov. McCrory, the population
has grown, the economy has grown, the unemployment rate is below the national average – one of the lowest in the country – and we have lowered individual and corporate tax rates. I know we have no real choice for president, yet we can still have a proven governor, a great representative in Mark Walker and good state level representatives. And you have to go with Troxler for agricultural commissioner because he has the best campaign sign, the Troxler tractor. Jason Richardson, STOKESDALE
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GRINS to... To all who helped make the Preservation Oak Ridge dinner/auction fundraiser to restore Ai Church a huge success on Sept. 30. Lowes Foods, Summit Church, CVS, McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Chick-fil-A for their generous donations and support of Oak Ridge Elementary School’s book fair. Thank you for encouraging our students to keep reading! Trooper C.H. Allison who (rightfully) pulled me for speeding on N.C. 68, and for being so cool and laid back. It was my first ticket, so I was terrified – your great attitude shows not all cops are bad! Reidsville High school (2A) for their emphatic win over Northwest Guilford High school (4A) on Sept. 30. Town of Summerfield employee
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Cheryl Gore, Mayor Mark Brown, and Guilford County Environmental Services staff who stood out in the rain on Oct. 8 from 8 a.m. to almost 2 p.m. to accept our recycling/e-cycling – and kept a great attitude! The people praying in line at Wendy’s in Oak Ridge. That’s what this country needs is more prayer! Keep taking God out of everything and wonder what went wrong. Arthur Jordan, co-owner of Carpet SuperMart. You have great customer service and you support our local youth! Thanks for all you do for your customers and our communities. Pampered Paws Village, a newly opened and locally owned Stokesdale business, for taking excellent care of our dog while he stayed with you recently. You’re so kind, caring and helpful. We’re thrilled to have you in the neighborhood!
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The dedicated town employees, sheriff’s deputies and volunteers who assist at every northwest-area e-cycle/recycle event, especially the rain-soaked staff on Saturday in Summerfield! If only they would move the schedule to summertime! Bless you.
GRIPES to... The “tolerant” liberal old man who felt the need to scream at me and shoot me the bird at Lowes Foods because I was wearing a politically themed shirt. Those who have banned clowns. Better not let this get out to Ronald McDonald! Those who don’t know or don’t care that the national debt is $19.5 trillion, or that our federal budget deficit is $590 billion. They can now vote for the government to take on student debt and not feel any responsibility! People who take their dogs in places. Nobody cares about your dog but you. The person who complained about Republicans. We realize Trump may not be the perfect candidate, but Hillary is a criminal who is above the law. Talk about putting party over country! The joggers who think it’s okay to run on country roads right on pavement with cars. An occasional pedestrian is one thing, but every day on a busy highway at rush hour is asking for trouble. Pick safer routes, please! The “low wage” griper. Employers risk greatly to provide opportunities to others, and hopefully provide goods or services that someone will buy. In other words, they must compete... Look into it. Try it yourself and get back to us. Subway in Oak Ridge for having a sanitation grade of 91.5. Sounds like they are doing something wrong.
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new home. Total value of the stolen items was estimated at $350. Oct. 8 | A resident of Golden Acres Road in Oak Ridge reported that sometime between 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 and 7 a.m. on Oct. 8, an unknown suspect stole his black, four-door 2002 Toyota Tacoma which was parked in his driveway. The vehicle was unlocked, but the keys were not in it. The truck is registered in North Carolina with license plate number VVT-5638 and is valued at $3,000; also stolen were a set of Callaway golf clubs which were inside the truck; the clubs were valued at $1,200.
VANDALISM Oct. 4 | Gillie’s Small Engine Service reported that sometime between 4:15 a.m. and 7 a.m., someone damaged a Pepsi vending machine located on the front porch of the business. Total damage was estimated at $300. Oct. 7 | A resident of Quail Creek Drive in Colfax reported an unknown suspect damaged the glass in the rear window of her Honda minivan which was parked in her driveway. The incident occurred sometime between 9 p.m. on Oct. 6 and 7 a.m. on Oct. 7. Oct. 9 | The owner of a mobile home on Summerfield Road in Summerfield reported a known suspect caused $1,575 worth of damage to a dining room table and chairs, a living room table, television, dresser mirror, wall décor, kitchen appliance and wall clock. The suspect was arrested for damage to personal property. Oct. 9 | A resident of Pheasant Ridge Drive in Colfax reported that sometime between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m., unknown suspects broke out the rear window of her vehicle, causing about $500 in damage.
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had been cleared out and Simpson said, “Pretty much. I’m assuming in good faith Primoris will get the last of it.”
for all they do. “Is life perfect? No. But Oak Ridge is truly that shining beacon on the hill,” he said.
Merchants of Oak Ridge. On behalf of MOR, Patti Stokes shared that RidgeFest, which is a joint venture between the Town and MOR, had been voted by Northwest Observer readers as “Best community event” in the northwest.
Stone said he had driven to Fogleman Road and was very pleased to see that Primoris was honoring its commitment to move its industrial work to another site.
MOR invites the community to its annual Great Pumpkin Event on Saturday, Oct. 29, at Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Jim Kinneman said 8 percent of the population gives about 100 percent of the blood that is donated and encouraged everyone who can to donate blood at Oak Ridge UM Church’s bi-monthly blood drive on Oct. 10. Councilman George McClellan thanked the town’s volunteers and staff
Nodine thanked everyone who came to Preservation Oak Ridge’s dinner and silent auction on Sept. 30, and for helping the foundation raise about $7,000 to continue its work on restoring the historic Ai Church at N.C. 68 and Alcorn Road. Sullivan encouraged everyone to vote on Nov. 8, and to remember the victims of Hurricane Matthew. “I also want to thank the citizens on Fogleman Road and at other places – although town staff and council were very heavily involved in getting this issue resolved, I credit the citizens for bringing this to the public eye,” he said. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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of three, said she and her children are on the A&Y Greenway several times a week. “It’s a super important part of my life,” she told the town council. “It would be amazing to have trails in Summerfield where we could stay local – especially since we don’t have sidewalks.” But Robinson said she couldn’t imagine crossing U.S. 220 with kids on bikes, roller skates, etc. “Drivers don’t stop at the crosswalk at Strawberry Road, or even slow down. It would be so incredibly dangerous for kids to cross over U.S. 220,” she said. Clark Doggett, also an avid runner who has completed marathons, including the Boston Marathon, spoke of the health benefits of being outdoors and exercising. The A&Y Greenway, which begins in downtown Greensboro, travels north through Bur-Mil Park, across Lake Brandt, and across Strawberry Road in Summerfield, currently ends at a pedestrian tunnel under U.S. 220. Doggett has run many times on the greenway and said there are several places where pedestrians must cross roads to continue on the trail. “I wish Summerfield would reconsider their decision and use the tunnel – I think we should go through the tunnel, and go down U.S. 220 … but, if we have to cross at Strawberry Road, I see no problem,” he said.
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council. “In my opinion, this is not the safest option for the trail … I don’t want any other family to have to endure the loss of a husband and father they love. “I’m not here to stop the trails, I just want the safest option,” she said. During a lengthy discussion about options for the greenway continuation route, Town Manager Scott Whitaker shared a conversation he had earlier in the day with NCDOT representatives. “They strongly want us to use the (pedestrian) tunnel,” Whitaker told the town council. “They said if we decide to do a signal crossing near Strawberry Road, they wouldn’t allow us to use the right of way. They are very willing to let us explore any options within the right of way.” Whitaker said he was also informed that if the Town does not use the pedestrian tunnel which was constructed specifically for safely getting pedestrians using the greenway to the other side of U.S. 220, the Town will have to reimburse DOT for 20 percent of the tunnel’s construction cost plus administrative fees, per the original agreement made with the Town in 2012. “Also, they said they wouldn’t allow a signaled crossing at Strawberry Road,” Whitaker added. Iona Thomas with Stewart, the engineer firm hired by the Town to design the greenway continuation, gave details on an alternative route that would not entail a pedestrian crossing over U.S. 220. Rather, pedestrians using the greenway would go under U.S. 220 via the pedestrian tunnel and then travel south along U.S. 220, in the DOT right of way, before entering the Greensboro watershed and continuing to Summerfield Road. The council agreed to reconsider this route which it had initially passed over in August, gather more information, and either call a special meeting within the next few weeks or resume discussion of the A&Y Greenway continuation route at the Nov. 9 meeting.
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Oak Ridge Physical Therapy – PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE. Part-time (Mon.-Fri., from 4-6:30pm). Seeking exceptional person to perform a variety of tasks including: clinical tasks delegated by PT, scheduling/ calling patients, laundry, cleaning, misc. Background criminal, drug & financial check will be done. Mail resume to: PO Box 875, Oak Ridge, NC 27310.
Gideon Grove UMC is having their annual BRUNSWICK STEW SALE on Saturday, October 22. Stew will be ready for pick-up at 1pm at the Church, 2865 Gideon Grove Church Rd., Stokesdale. Orders may be placed by calling Laura Harrell at (336) 643-6042. Leave your name, phone number and number of quarts ordered. Cost is $6.50 per quart.
EMPLOYMENT PT CLEANING ASSISTANT NEEDED, weekdays 8am-3pm, background check, exp. helpful. Leave msg., (336) 549-2474.
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Oak Ridge Physical Therapy – PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PTA). Full-time NC-licensed PTA. Seeking exceptional person to treat outpatient orthopaedic, sports, industrial and balance patients. Great facility and environment. Background criminal, drug & financial check will be done. Mail resume to: PO Box 875, Oak Ridge, NC 27310. Hiring? The NWO reaches over 25,000 readers every week! www.nwobserver.com Children’s Christian Playschool of Summerfield is currently hiring an ASSISTANT TEACHER, 3 days/week. Send resume to sumcplayschool@gmail.com. THE GARDEN OUTLET is now hiring for landscape/maintenance. Please call (336) 643-0898 with any questions.
HOMECARE AVAILABLE CARE MATCH OF NC – In-home senior care. Quality care by exceptional caregivers. (336) 464-7226.
SAVE THE DATE 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. Join us for a DESSERT CONCERT featuring Quarter Turn, a bluegrass quartet, Sunday, Oct. 16, 7pm, Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church, 2614 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. This event is free and open to the community. Come enjoy some sweet music and desserts! FALL FESTIVAL at Guilford College United Methodist Church, Sat., Oct. 22, 9am-3pm, 1205 Fleming Road, Greensboro. Professional crafters, bake sale, Brunswick stew, pumpkin patch. Contact Jackie Firebaugh for more info, jaqfire@gmail.com or (336) 402-5604.
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THE TRAIL, An Apocalyptic Journey, October 22, 29 & 30, 7:30-11pm, 7729 Pearman Quarry Road, Kernersville. $8 per person and free parking. Cast from Calvary Church. HELP CELEBRATE HISTORIC OAK RIDGE! Join us for the dedication of a historic marker at the Zack L. Whitaker House, Sunday, October 23, 2pm, 2412 Oak Ridge Road. Parking available at Oak Ridge UMC church cemetery. For more information, call Oak Ridge Town Hall at (336) 644-7009, or email ssmith@oakridgenc. com. Marker placement organized by the Oak Ridge Historic Preservation Commission and funded by the Town of Oak Ridge. Learn more at www.oakridgenc.com. TRUNK OR TREAT, Community Lutheran Church, Sat., Oct. 29, 4-6pm, 4960 U.S. Hwy. 220 North, Summerfield. Treats, cider, face painting, games and more! Fun for the entire family. See you there!
YARD SALES Polo Farms NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE, Sat., Oct. 15, 8am-12n, enter off Strawberry Road (between Hwy. 220 & 150). Look for signs and balloons! YARD SALE, Sat., Oct. 15, 8am, 2417 Oak Ridge Rd., Oak Ridge. Lots of household goods, furniture, clothes, knick knacks. YARD SALE, Saturday, Oct. 15, 8am-12n, 4905 Robdot Drive, Oak Ridge. House accessories, holiday decorations, new mattress sets, tools, furniture, misc. items.
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MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., Oct. 15, 8am-12n, 8418 Haw River Rd., Oak Ridge. Household items, knives, furniture, children’s clothes/items and some vintage items.
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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.
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.
JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. (336) 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.
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.
Brandt Meadows NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE, Sat., Oct. 15, 8am, intersection of Lake Brandt & Witty Road, Summerfield. MOVING SALE, Sat., Oct. 15, 7am-1pm, 7999 Fogleman Way, Oak Ridge, NC 27310. Misc. (large) items! YARD SALE, Saturday, Oct. 15, 8am-2pm, 7830 Anthony Rd., Stokesdale. Clothes, household items, antiques & more.
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houses, running errands. Will fit to your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, (336) 231-1838. MAID 2 GLIMMER Premier House Cleaning. Superior products & equip. Amazon approved. (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com.
DECORATING EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture placement. E-mail appeninc@gmail.com or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411.
HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE. Jeff Ziglar, (336) 456-9992 or 643-9609.
ELECTRICAL BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC Residential, commercial & solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192.
FLOORING It’s a CARPET thing! Repairs, restretch, replace. (336) 643-6500.
CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. (336) 309-0747. 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. ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE. 11 yrs. exp. Excellent references. (336) 423-8720.
GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES MOWER REPAIR. Time to get mowers serviced for next year! Free pickup and delivery. Call or text Morris, (336) 880-7498.
OLD SCHOOL HOME REPAIR/ IMPROVEMENT
“No Job Too Small”
Jerry & Lisa Potkay, Owners • Oak Ridge, NC
(336) 669-7252
Accredited A+ Rating, oldschoolsjhr@triad.rr.com BBB of Central NC
MAID-2-SHINE. Homes, offices, move in/ out. 10+ years exp. Detail oriented, professional, bonded, exc. ref. (336) 338-0223.
Home Repairs & Improvements • Painting Wood Rot Repairs • Bathroom Remodeling Decks and much more! • Insured
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.
APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr Appliance.
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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.
A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707. GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. (336) 644-8710, 708-0522.
GRADING / HAULING 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, concrete work. (336) 362-3647. 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.
LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Fall aerating & overseeding, fall clean up, leaf removal. Pine needles & mulch. Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 464-5215. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764.
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TRACTOR FOR HIRE - Bush hogging, grading, brush/tree removal. (336) 207-6632. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875. LEAF AND GUTTER CLEAN UP! Reliable and honest. Call Nick (336) 420-8150, email Autumnsolutionstriad@gmail.com. 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. ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820. Want to reach our readers? Call (336) 644-7035, ext. 10 for info. 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. Mulch, landscaping, pine needles and straw. (336) 362-3647.
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D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete outdoor living spaces – fireplaces, retaining walls, patios, more! NC licensed irrigation contractor. BBB A+. (336) 480-4101.
MASONRY
MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.
Fireplaces and firepits
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PAINTING & DRYWALL CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com.
BEK Paint Co. Residential & Commercial
8605 Triad Dr, Colfax (336) 996-4918 marshallstone.com
David & Judy Long, owners
(336) 931-0600
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PAINTING – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186. 8605 Triad Dr, Colfax (336) 996-4918 marshallstone.com
MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519. GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.
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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.
PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www. windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873. RE-PURPOSED FURNISHINGS
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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REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. (336) 362-6343. ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981. 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.
Services TM Construction , INC
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BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic. & insured. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924.
ROOFING
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.
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.
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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.
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(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale 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. COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068. SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470.
MISC. FOR SALE PUMPKIN RIDGE CRAFTS FALL SALE, 8408 Hwy. 158, Stokesdale. All fall items are 10% off this week! Mention this ad and receive an additional 5% off. Come on out and visit us and see all the new items now available. We now offer Simply Southern Shirts and Montana West products for your shopping convenience. SEASONED FIREWOOD, delivered & stacked, 1/2 cord, $80. Call (336) 686-6373
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KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Pumpkins, mums and fresh produce. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfield. (336) 708-0485.
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OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in Oak Ridge. Mini suites available; 100 to 450 sq. ft. For more info, call (336) 643-7577.
SMALL APARTMENT OR ROOM needed for older male, Summerfield, Stokesdale or Oak Ridge if possible. (336) 643-4664.
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Brand new RAINBOW VACUUM/AIR PURIFIER w/all attachments. Never used. Paid $2,130, asking $1,750. (336) 643-7816.
Gail H. Kerber kerbappeals@gmail.com
SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD, $80/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615. PERSIMMON PULP, jam, pudding and more! (336) 816-3441 or 996-3892.
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ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. (336) 992-0025. 7649 Crossing Ridge Drive
MISC. WANTED $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. (336) 552-0328. 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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Immaculate, 4BR/4.1BA home. Completely remodeled and features theater room. Located in Stoney Point with boat slip! $759,900. Visit tourfactory.com/1657491 for a virtual tour.
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(336) 382-5939
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AKC LAB CHAMPAGNE PUPPIES, 3 females, 1 male, dewormed and first shots. Ready 10/22. $1,000. (336) 644-9007.
AFFORDABLE LOTS • NORTHERN SCHOOLS
8504 Case Ridge Drive, Oak Ridge This spacious home in River Oaks has 4BR/4.5BA and a finished basement! Oak Ridge/Northwest schools. $449,900
DeDe Cunningham REALTOR®/Broker NC Licensed Contractor
(336) 509-1923 www.dedestriadhomes.com dedecunningham@kw.com
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LOST & FOUND PETS Let us know if you’ve found a pet and need help finding its owner – we can help!
PET SITTING / BOARDING 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, or kpspets on Instagram.
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1+ acre lots in Northern School District starting at $44,000. Bring your builder or use ours! Partially wooded, level, country acreage. Restrictive covenants but no HOA dues. Build now or later.
Nancy J. Hess nancy.hess@bhhsyostandlittle.com (336) 215-1820
This home has wow appeal. Large, spacious rooms with an abundance of natural light. Kitchen and master bath just remodeled. Big screened porch and terrace overlook lake. Optional HOA, plus golf, pool and tennis. Under tax value. Picture tour at allentate.com/RoseannStaaf
Roseann Staaf Realtor ® /Broker (336) 613-7925 allentate.com/RoseannStaaf
5804 Mabe Drive, Oak Ridge Fabulous brick home on a cul-de-sac. Inviting great room and stunning kitchen. Owner’s suite on main level, plus guest bedroom with full bath on 1st floor, as well! Buyer bonus for a limited time! $349,900
Ramilya Siegel CRS, GRI, SRES, Chairman’s Circle Award ( 336 ) 215.9856
ramilya.siegel@atcmail.com www.allentate.com/RamilyaSiegel
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EVENTS Moravia Moravian Women’s Bazaar ...10 Oak Ridge Firemen’s BBQ ....................7 Summerfield Elementary PTA .............15 Town of Oak Ridge Heritage Day ..........6
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