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Town’s historical committee creates display illustrating history of the tobacco crop by ANNETTE JOYCE SUMMERFIELD – It wasn’t that many years ago that the roads of northwest Guilford County were lined with stalks of lush green tobacco in fields that stretched as far as you could see. These days, however, the sight of even a single tobacco field is a rarity. Many have been replaced with neighborhoods and shopping centers, and most of the log tobacco barns used for curing have since crumbled or been torn down. Although the landscape has drastically changed, tobacco farming will always have its place in our area’s rich history. For that reason, the Summerfield Historical Committee has put together a display that illustrates the process of bringing in a tobacco crop and showcases some of the area’s farm families who once relied on tobacco for their livelihood. Housed on the first floor of the Summerfield Town Hall, the display focuses on the less modern means of

harvesting tobacco that were prevalent in the days before tractors, electric stringers and bulk barns. With little outside hired help, families and neighbors worked together to harvest the season’s crop and ready it for the market. As an introduction to the display, Linda Southard, the committee’s chairperson, has put together a book that shows how a tobacco crop progressed. Along with enlarged photos of area tobacco farmers, there are tools such as a hand planter, buck stringer and tobacco sticks. There’s also a miniature replica of a wood-burning tobacco barn that was handcrafted by the father of Scott Whitaker, Summerfield’s town manager.

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Carolyn Yow, wife of the late Bob Yow, former Northwest High School math teacher, soccer, football, track and women’s basketball coach; Laura Malcolm, held by her mother Kristi Yow Malcolm (Coach Yow’s daughter), Christopher Malcolm and Abigail Malcolm (standing). The family was honored at a ceremony on Oct. 10 in which the high school’s soccer field was officially named the “Coach Bob Yow Field.” Coach Yow died in May 2012 at age 60.

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Oops, how embarrassing! OAK RIDGE/THE WORLD – Though our mistake in last week’s paper wasn’t on quite the same scale as that of the Vatican’s, we humbly apologize for adding an extra “d” to council member George McClellan’s last name, which appeared near the end of our Oak Ridge Town Council coverage. And thanks to McClellan for being an avid reader of our paper and detecting the mistake before the ink was even dry on the paper.

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As for the Vatican’s mistake, misspelling the name “Jesus” may be even more embarrassing. To commemorate Pope Francis’ first year

The medals briefly went on sale Oct. 9, and four were actually sold before the Vatican noticed the mistake and recalled them.

Unfortunately, Italy’s state mint pressed 6,200 medals before discovering the name “Jesus” had been spelled “Lesus.”

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online: nwobserver.com e-mail: questions@nwobserver.com Over the last few years several neighbors and I have seen a mountain lion in the Spotswood Road area of Summerfield. Rumor has it that a private individual has a tagged breeding pair that is either let loose or gets loose on occasion. There is also a rumor about a tagged black bear in the area and red wolves that have been relocated to the area. Is there any truth to these rumors?

cated to the area, that’s not true unless someone has done it illegally, Allen says. He points out that the commission does not have the resources for such relocations. “We don’t have enough personnel or enough land to trap every problem animal in the state and take it to an area where it wouldn’t be a problem,” says Allen. “Only in very special circumstances would we relocate one … If there is a black bear in the area, we advise people to leave it alone.” Allen also says an area as densely populated as Summerfield would not be a place where a tagged animal would be let loose. “We wouldn’t take a black bear from one location and move it to Summerfield,” he says. “That would be like someone taking a snake from inside their house and relocating it to the garage.” Unlike a few black bears which have wandered into the surrounding area over the past few years, Allen has no

As the District 5 biologist for the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, Jason Allen has heard all sorts of rumors – especially about mountain lions. He covers 11 N.C. counties including Guilford and has yet to see any evidence of mountain lions in the area. In fact, mountain lions are classified as an extinct species in our state. Still, Allen gets reports of mountain lion sightings on a regular basis. “Anything’s possible, but I can assure you if there was a pair of mountain lions (in the Summerfield area) and they got loose, someone would have called us,” says Allen.

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Guilford County’s Animal Ordinance makes it illegal for individuals to have dangerous wild animals such as mountain lions as pets. As for the rumor concerning tagged black bears and red wolves being relo-

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Mountain lions such as the one above are classified as extinct in North Carolina, and it is illegal to keep such animals as pets.

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SUMMERFIELD town council as reported by PATTI STOKES Mayor Mark Brown called the Oct. 8 council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The meeting agenda and minutes from the Sept. 10 meeting were approved.

CITIZEN COMMENTS Jane Wilson, John O’Day, Mike Adams and Rich Lipinski are all candidates for town council and spoke of their backgrounds and qualifications, as did Tim Sessoms and Dwayne Crawford, both candidates for mayor. Karen Knight, a resident of Elmhurst Estates, announced a Meet & Greet the Candidates would be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m., at Community Lutheran Church in Summerfield. “Come and ask your own questions,” Knight encouraged. Gail Dunham said with $8.3 million in reserves, Summerfield should not have levied a tax in the previous few years. As for the recent open house she

had attended for the commercial rezoning request on N.C. 150 and Deboe Road, Dunham said citizens had been presented with a “Thomas Kincade-like watercolor rendering” of a proposed shopping center and had not had their questions answered.

COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance. Finance Officer Katrina Whitt said the committee would meet again on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. Historical. Linda Southard encouraged everyone to stop by Town Hall and see the display that the committee has set up to educate people about the role the tobacco crop played in the town’s history. The committee meets again on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. Trails and Open Space. Paul Lambrecht said the committee continues preparations for its presentation to council at

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PUBLIC HEARING Rezoning, RS-60 to CU-GB. 34.28 acres consisting of three parcels bounded on the northwest by the future I-73, on the east by Deboe Road and on the south by Khaki Drive. Interim Town Planner Julie Reid gave an overview of the rezoning request and highlighted several key issues for council to consider when making a decision as to whether to approve it, which included the Northwest Area Plan, the scenic corridor, the town’s comprehensive plan which was adopted in 2010, and traffic improvements. The petitioner wishes to develop the land as a walkable, village-type shopping center. Reid explained the rezoning hearing was to determine if a general business zone, which accommodates a wide variety of uses, would be appropriate at this location. “Adequate water supply may very well be the limiting factor in this development,” Reid stated. “Sprinkler systems will require much water.” Other factors to consider included wastewater disposal, the historic Saunders Inn presently located on the property, and tree removal (a tree conservation plan will be submitted with the master/site plan).

COUNCIL QUESTIONS Elizabeth McClellan asked about new conditions placed on the rezoning and Alicia Flowers asked if nearby property owners had been given a list of all permitted uses in the general business zoning when they were notified of the rezoning request (she was told no, this wasn’t legally required, but they received a list of the conditions/exceptions placed on the rezoning request).

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Greensboro, spoke on behalf of Paul Milam, owner of the property, and David Couch, who wished to purchase and develop it. Melvin explained that an adjoining 45-acre parcel was rezoned for commercial use in 2004/2005 but had never been developed “due to various circumstances.” Combining that parcel with this 35-acre parcel made sense, Melvin said, and offered the town a “much better opportunity for this property to be developed the way that Summerfield has indicated it wants that property to be developed.” With the coming of I-73 and an on/off ramp in this area, single family homes would not be well-suited for this location, Melvin said. “There is every reason not to leave this property zoned as RS-40 to be developed for single family detached residences.” John Davenport, a traffic consultant hired by Couch, said his company would work very closely with N.C. Department of Transportation on this project. “They are very serious about their roadways … and adjacent to a future interstate, they will be even more serious,” Davenport said. With the future widening of N.C. 150 and the construction of a fourlane bridge, the vehicle capacity at this location would increase significantly, Davenport said. Noise mitigation would be essential. Flowers asked how long the four-lane section of N.C. 150 would be and Davenport responded it would be enough to take care of the interstate on/off ramp. When pressed for more details, Davenport said he could not be more specific because this project will be a “design-build,” which gives DOT liberty to modify the plan along the way. Chuck Truby, owner of CPT Engineering, said incorporating this additional back parcel of land would make it much more conducive to creating a village-type shopping center, which would benefit the town. “If you (town council) don’t rezone this (second

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parcel), you will probably end up with a strip shopping center. You can’t develop single-family homes there because it’s too close to the interstate,” Truby said. With no municipal water system, water supply will be a big hoop to jump through, Truby said, explaining the required process for drilling test wells, performing drawdown tests and monitoring any impact on nearby wells. “If our wells show a drop in the water level in an adjacent well, the state won’t let us draw down that much water,” he said. The shopping center’s water system must provide for domestic water demand and sprinkler systems. If onsite wells would not supply enough water, the project would become smaller, Truby said. Stormwater runoff and sewage treatment were also big issues the developer will have to deal with, with many tests performed in the process of approval, Truby added.

Flowers asked what would happen if residents’ wells in Henson Forest and on Deboe Road were affected and Truby said the state would require proof that no other wells were affected by wells at the shopping center. Milam said his family had developed several communities in and near Summerfield, including Henson Forest, Henson Farms and Autumn Lake. “We have always tried to set a standard that is beyond the ordinance … that’s why we have chosen to work with David Couch and the Blue Ridge Companies. We know David has a long-term investment in Summerfield, he is a man of his word, has great experience in the commercial world, and he has also assembled a very good team for this site,” Milam said. Couch, CEO of The Blue Ridge Companies, owns Summerfield Farms on Pleasant Ridge Road and has been in property development for 28 years. “If I have made anything in development I think I have spent it on the farm. I love

Summerfield and I love that farm,” he said. “It may seem like an odd statement, but if I had my personal druthers I would love to see that interstate disappear,” Couch said, adding he always stood by his word, put together very good teams, and would be personally and 100 percent responsible for what the shopping center “looks and smells like.” A detailed master plan and traffic analysis would be provided at the next stage as required, Couch assured the council. Meetings will be held for citizen input and the shopping center would target businesses missing from the existing marketplace. Flowers asked if a master/site plan would be brought before the council for approval and Bill Hill, the town attorney, advised her that the process requires the plan be approved by the zoning board and the town’s ordinance does not require it come before the council. Couch emphasized he had no interest in developing a strip shopping center. “That type of development has a place, but it’s not something I can be proud of.” Troy Standliff lives near Summerfield Farms on Pleasant Ridge Road and spoke to David’s integrity as a person and a neighbor who consistently sought assurance that the farm operations were not negatively affecting those around him. Also, he said David Couch and Paul Milam had helped the Summerfield Fire Department pay for a needed water tanker.

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Sam Angel, a Deboe Road and lifetime Summerfield resident, said he lived on his family farm. “I’ve been here since Day 1 and I would go back to 700 people in Summerfield if I could. All of you transplants, leave. You all have created rezoning and now you want to stop growth. I don’t particularly want a shopping center across the road, but I don’t want a bunch of houses either. You can’t stop growth.” Angel said his biggest concerns

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about the proposed shopping center were regarding the sewage system it would require. “I don’t want to smell sewage … He (Couch) has given me a letter and has assured me there would be no smell.” Angel said two wells had already been dug on the property and “… they looked like geysers, so I do know there is some water over there.” Given that the highway was coming – like it or not – and food and gas were necessities, Angel said Couch’s plan was the most responsible way to develop this property. Scott Phillips and his family have lived on Summerfield Farms for 13 years and he said the working farm embodied what the town wants and is all about. “There is a team at Summerfield Farms and David Couch is at the center of it,” Phillips said. He described Couch as being very attentive to detail and a man of integrity. John Van Kemp said the town did not currently have a “rallying point” where it could channel a sense of community and pride, and a village-type shopping center would be a positive for the community. “I would be excited if I were in your shoes,” he told the council. Billy Tesh, Jeff Lewis, Mickey Cook, Dail Perry, Linda Southard and Randy Elliott all spoke highly of Couch’s character, and said they tired of having to drive to Greensboro and other places to get the services they needed, or to go to a nice restaurant; a development such as what Couch proposed would be the best use of the property.

Opponents Cheri Pickett urged council to postpone a decision and allow more time for citizen input. “The proposal for this village doesn’t seem to be in line with preserving rural character,” she said, voicing concerns about water and sewer. Ken Dunham said 80 acres of commercial development didn’t support rural character, and council’s decision wasn’t about David Couch or his character, rather about permitted uses. He said

the town’s protection would only come by placing conditions on water conservation, underground septic, building heights and design. Those conditions must be in writing, because the property could be sold at any time and the rezoning stayed with the property. Cindy Harvey, a Henson Forest resident, said the proposed shopping center wasn’t the same as Summerfield Farms – unlike the farm operations, if a gas station and McDonald’s were included in the center they might be open 24 hours a day. Water pressure in her neighborhood already was a problem if adjacent neighbors irrigated their lawns at the same time, she said. The shopping center could make that even worse. Peggy McPartland, a Summerfield Road resident, said she was 100 percent opposed to the commercial development of this property. As a member of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee (CPSC), she said the group had worked diligently to devise a plan that preserved the town’s rural character – strip malls, fast food restaurants and chain stores were not consistent with that goal. Mia Malesovas, also one of 20 citizens who served on the CPSC, said the plan suggested that commercial areas should be kept separate from residential areas. Also, the illustration of the

village-style shopping center presented by Couch looked more like a town, she said, adding that there was already underused retail space in Summerfield. Shirley Jennings said she was shocked when the town’s zoning board passed this rezoning request onto the council with a recommendation to approve it, then pointedly asked who on the council had voted to approve the initial 45-acre parcel of land in 2004/2005 for commercial development. Jennings spoke of the town’s history, and said she didn’t think making it a place for people to get off the interstate and get gas and food was wanted. Gail Dunham said the town had not followed proper legal procedures in notifying nearby property owners about the rezoning request, and the rezoning had nothing to do with David Couch. “Anyone in the world can buy that land,” Dunham pointed out. “Once this has been rezoned, this could become a larger complex.” Fran Craven said Deboe Road had been a dirt road when she and her family moved there several years ago. “We were fortunate enough to buy three acres of land and it was the most beautiful place in the world to me. There isn’t a thing we can do about the interstate, but it’s a thorn in my side and everyone’s side.” Craven said if this commercial rezoning were approved it could

pave the way for adjacent property owners to sell their property for commercial development. Dwayne Crawford, who had also served on the comprehensive plan committee, said the people who moved to the area before the town experienced such rapid growth through annexation, which began around 2000, knew they had to drive into Greensboro for services. “Summerfield has been promoted as ‘close to Greensboro’ – have we changed that much?” he asked. Crawford said a big issue for him was water supply.

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Speaking to an earlier citizen’s statement that the area surrounding this property could become like Wendover Avenue, Truby pointed out the City of Greensboro has municipal water and sewer but Summerfield does not, so commercial growth would never be close to what Greensboro has experienced.

Couch said state standards for community wells in towns such as Summerfield, which requires large lot densities of 60,000 sq. ft., with people irrigating those lots, needed to be updated. Couch addressed concerns about a Sheetz gas station and fast food restaurant operating 24 hours a day, and said this shopping center would be developed in such a way that he could

Couch said Summerfield encompassed over 27 miles and as a developer, his job was to locate commercial centers in the right place for the market.

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“Whether you zone this acreage or don’t zone it, you have a very challenging and difficult piece of property that anybody can develop without creativity … I would love to expand that offering,” Couch said.

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He planned to do that with community involvement. McClellan asked if Couch would delete a convenience store and gas station from the list of permitted uses and he said he was reluctant to delete other permitted uses without having more time to think about that. Flowers expressed concerns about how Henson Forest’s water aquifer might be impacted, and about the rezoning for the adjoining 45-acre parcel several years ago. McClellan said there were too many

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permitted uses in the general business zoning that she couldn’t support at this location, such as gas stations and pawn shops. “At the end of the day, the uses are what we live with,” she said.

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Gail Dunham said an interstate exchange could be developed without a Sheetz gas station (Couch had not specifically mentioned a Sheetz gas station, but a gas station would be among the permitted uses), and the town shouldn’t be at the whim of the state’s water requirements. McPartland said she had lived in other areas that had beautiful interstate exchanges. “Don’t succumb to the exaggerated horrors of what it (the I-73

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McClellan said she struggled to reconcile the comprehensive plan with the commercial development that was being proposed at this location. Flowers said she had served on the comprehensive plan committee and knew what the committee’s intent was. “I have always been a proponent of people being allowed to do what they want to do on their own property. But, we don’t live in a vacuum … I come from a place where there is lots of traffic and lots of people. I knew where I was moving when I came to Summerfield. There was no Harris Teeter or anything else … for me to consider that someone is tired of driving into Greensboro as a reason to rezone that property, I just can’t do that in good conscience.” John Wray said the commercial needs assessment that was completed in 2003 identified areas for commercial nodes. “The people in Summerfield, we owe it to them to provide a place where they can go for shopping … In 2000 Mr. Couch wanted to rezone the farm and I think I was the only one against it. He said then what he was going to do. I thought, ‘He is just like the other developers.’ I was wrong and I apologized to him later. I found out that Mr. Couch does what he says he is going to do. I will support this (rezoning).” Flowers asked Wray what part of the comprehensive plan he was basing his decision on and he referred back to the commercial needs assessment. Brown, who as mayor does not have a vote (except in a tie), said he agreed with Wray about this area being suited for a commercial node and voiced his support for the rezoning request. McClellan argued that the permitted uses apparently hadn’t been read when

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the adjoining 45-acre parcel of land was developed several years ago. “Once we approve this rezoning, everything that is on that list goes with this rezoning. I don’t question Mr. Couch’s integrity, but things change and the zoning stays with the property.” Dianne Laughlin said the opportunity for citizen input had been given and an equal amount of citizens had voiced their support for versus against this rezoning. Wray motioned to approve the rezoning and Flowers made a substitute motion to remand the zoning back to the zoning board for further discussion and to remove additional permitted uses. Dena Barnes said the planning board had already given its recommendation and it was the council’s job to make a decision on it.

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prove the rezoning request, with McClellan and Flowers against.

TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT Scott Whitaker announced the Christmas tree lighting will be held on Dec. 7. Exterior town hall improvements are underway and staff recruitment continues. Whitaker said the professional development conference he attended last month in Boston was very valuable. Regarding the noise wall that DOT is proposing at the entrance to Elmhurst Estates, Whitaker said DOT has offered up what is very similar to what was on the table before. “What if residents don’t want the wall anymore?” asked McClellan. Whitaker said the wall must be provided if there is a property owner there who wants it, which there is.

 5  0 Council voted unanimously to accept the town attorney’s recommendation to unseal closed session minutes from several previous meetings, some dating back to 2007 and several of which had redactions. Following a closed session lasting about 40 minutes, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m.

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nized as Mid-State 3A Player of the Year by having the lowest scoring average. Juniors Perri Todora & Alexis Lewis as well as freshman Alana Lewis were also vital contributors to the team’s success.

The team moves to the Regional Championship on Monday, Oct. 21 at Meadowlands in Wallburg and to the state finals on Oct. 28-29 at Foxfire in Pinehurst.

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SCHOOL SPORTS NORTHWEST GUILFORD VIKINGS (6-1, 1-0 in 4A) vs. High Point Central Bisons (5-2, 1-0 in 4A)

Friday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. at HOME Series history | Northwest has a 3-5 record against High Point Central dating back to 2005, losing last year’s matchup, 20-14. Meaningful stats | Northwest primarily has depended on its running game for most of the season, running for an average 305.9 yards per game – that’s nearly double the Bisons’ 157.9 yards per game. Vikings senior running back Christian Dix gained 202 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries last week. The Bisons have a solid air attack. Quarterback Jameel Mack averages 229.1 passing yards per game, while the Vikings’ Josh Homol averages 48.9 yards per game. “They have a quarterback that can run and make some plays, and

they have three very good receivers,” said Vikings head coach Joe Woodruff. “They like to spread the field out.” Looking back | The Vikings notched their first conference win of the season against Ragsdale on Oct. 11. Northwest seniors Anthony Harding and Dix carried the bulk of the offense, with Harding scoring three times. The Bisons are coming off of an upset win over East Forsyth. Looking ahead | Continuing through the conference, the Vikings face three very tough matchups, beginning with Glenn on Oct. 25. Woodruff said Glenn isn’t the pushover people are making the team out to be. “I think (Glenn) is going to be a challenge,” he said.

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Friday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. at HOME Series history | Northern has won every matchup against Eastern Guilford since 2009, winning last year’s game with a 32-0 shutout. Meaningful stats | Nighthawks running back C.J. Freeman continues to be the go-to guy on the ground, averaging 110.1 yards per game, while junior receiver Mook Reynolds scored his eighth touchdown of the season last week and has accumulated 373 receiving yards. Junior receiver Cam Harris isn’t too far behind with 323 yards and four touchdowns. The Wildcats’ offense is similar to the Nighthawks, said Northern head coach Brian Thomas. “They run the ball very efficiently, and they have some good targets to throw to,” he said. Looking back | C.J. Freeman had a big game against Rockingham on Oct. 11, scoring three touchdowns and tallying 106 yards as the team marched to a 35-0 win. Quarterback Austin Coltrane also had a big game, throwing for 135 yards and

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connecting with receivers on six of his 13 pass attempts. The Wildcats are coming off of their first loss of the season against Williams, losing 19-6. “We have to hold on to the football and make plays when the opportunity arises,” Thomas said. Looking ahead | The Nighthawks will continue their trek through the conference on Oct. 25 with a matchup against Northeast Guilford. Our prediction | This weekend’s game may prove to be the best one of the season. The Nighthawks and Wildcats are battling for first place in the 3A-Midsouth Conference, and the team that wins most likely will finish out the season on top. The Nighthawks have found great success on the ground, giving them the ball-possession advantage that helped Williams defeat Eastern Guilford last week. If the Nighthawks can keep possession of the ball, they should pull out the win. “Friday night is the biggest game of the year right now,” Thomas said.

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Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AP Psychology Extracurricular activities: Club soccer, working out, hanging out with friends Favorite food: Steak Favorite band: Jay Z Favorite movie: The Dark Knight Rises Siblings: One older sister Best vacation ever: Colorado Years in the Northwest area: 7 Dream job: CEO of a company Interesting fact about yourself: I like cars Nickname: “Bobba B” Position on the team: Left back Coach Jason Allred’s comments: “Bobby is a very hard-working player who has overcome adversity to become a very solid defender.”

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of the barn, it usually took 350 to 500 sticks to fill a barn. Once the barn was full, the tobacco would be cured using wood as fuel. After the tobacco was cured, the sticks were removed from the barn and the leaves were unstrung. Beeson remembers taking the cured leaves, binding them together and putting them back on sticks that were then taken to market. As a youngster, going to the market was one of the best parts of growing up on a tobacco farm, says Beeson. “We used to get out of school just to go to the market.” The market wasn’t the only thing affecting school attendance back then, though. Beeson says the start of school was sometimes delayed or some children would remain home because they were still needed to help with tobacco. “Me and my brother were out of school for a month one time because the tobacco was late,” says Beeson. “We didn’t have people to work in tobacco back then. The family did it all.”

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SATURDAY, OCT. 19  Harvest Celebration | Gethsemane UMC, 100 N.C. 150 W., will have a harvest celebration on Oct. 19 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy food, a bake sale, crafts, fall decorations, and more. More info: 6433519, or email dsg323@bellsouth.net.

 Rabies Clinic | FCAP will hold a rabies clinic on Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Stokesdale Fire Department, 8401 U.S. Hwy. 158. A one-year vaccine is $5 and a three-year vaccine is $10. AKC micro-chips are available for $25/pet. Cats must be in a carrier and dogs must be on a leash. Proceeds will support FCAP’s TNR program for feral cats. More info: 548-3844 or jflower@centurylink.net.

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 Pugs & Pals Picnic | Pro Plan Rally to Rescue invites you to join them at Camp Carefree, 275 Carefree Lane in Stokesdale, on Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families can enjoy contests, games, food, and more or meet the many pets available for adoption. More info: 312-2983 or chris@pugrescuenc.org.

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 Open House/Flag Retirement | Northwest Triad Detachment 1314 Marine Corps League invites you to celebrate an open house and flag retirement at their new meeting location in downtown Stokesdale. Come by the ROADS building, 8428 U.S. Hwy. 158, on Oct. 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. for free refreshments and to meet the members of your local Marine Corps league. More info: commandant@nwt1314.com or 669-9432.

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SUNDAY, OCT. 20  CROP Hunger Walk/Run | Help us raise money to fight world hunger on Oct. 20 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the CROP Hunger walk and run. The 5K community event will begin at the NewBridge Bank Ballpark, 408 Bellemeade St., in downtown Greensboro. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds will go to Greensboro Urban Ministries’ community kitchen, and the remaining 75 percent will benefit the Church World Service. More info: Visit www. greatergreensborocropwalk.org.

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TUESDAY, OCT. 22  Meet & Greet | The Elmhurst Estates HOA and the Stop Light & Noise Barrier Committee are proud to sponsor a Meet & Greet for Summerfield Town Council and mayoral candidates on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Summerfield Community Lutheran Church, 4960 U.S. Hwy. 220 N. There will be a period for questions and answers. More info: Call 362-7899 or email kareninparadise@hotmail.com.

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The Summerfield Town Council and Guilford County staff held a Recycle/Ecycle event at the Laughlin Professional Development Center on Oct. 12, collecting various recyclable household and electronic items from the 192 vehicles that passed through the donation line. Above, county employee Lee Hill loads tires into the truck for disposal. From tractor tires to vehicle tires, a whopping 1,820 tires were collected.

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Northern Guilford High School PTSA held a “Harvest 5K” on Saturday, Oct. 12. The family-friendly 5K run/walk took place on a paved and grass course through the high school and middle school property. All proceeds from the event went to the high school’s PTSA. See photo album from this event at facebook.com/northwestobserver.

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CRIME / INCIDENT report The District 1 Sheriff’s Ofﬁce has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County. RECOVERED PROPERTY Oct. 8 | A driver traveling near the intersection of Bunch Road and Windsor Farm Road in Oak Ridge reported finding a crate with a business name on it in the middle of the road; the crate contained $830 in cash. After locating the owner, who said the crate must have fallen off the back of his pickup truck, the money was returned.

RUNAWAY Oct. 8 | Oak Ridge Military Academy reported a 17-year-old student ran away from the campus, with the intention of walking home to Durham. The student was located on N.C. 68 near the Old Mill and returned to the school, where his parents later picked him up.

ASSAULT/DOMESTIC Oct. 8 | A resident of Leabourne Road in Colfax reported being assaulted outside her home shortly after 11 p.m. The victim was outside smoking a cigarette when she suffered a blow to the head. Responding officers believe she was hit with a shovel.

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DRUGS Oct. 13 | An officer was leaving a traffic stop on Pleasant Ridge Road in northwest Greensboro when she observed a driver doing donuts at the stop light. When the officer approached the car, she detected a strong odor of drugs and conducted a search. Marijuana and paraphernalia were discovered, and the driver was cited for careless and reckless driving and possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.

Oct. 9 | A resident of Leabourne Road in Colfax reported being assaulted at her home again (see Oct. 8 incident report). No arrests were made.

District 1 Sheriff’s Office will be moving to its new location on Summerfield Road at the end of this month.

Oct. 12 | A resident of Strawberry Road in Summerfield reported a domestic dispute between his wife and daughter, in which the daughter elbowed the mom. No charges were filed.

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Oct. 12 | A resident of Eversfield Road in Stokesdale reported being assaulted by her boyfriend and his friend. The dispute resulted in the victim being

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LETTERS/OPINIONS Submit your editorials (maximum 350 words) e-mail: editor@nwobserver.com mail: Opinions, PO Box 268, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 Include your name, a daytime phone number where you can be reached and name of community in which you live.

Mr. Couch, please don’t disappoint us My family and I are residents of one of the neighborhoods near the large commercial project planned for Hwy. 150 near Henson Farms/Henson Forest. We have been let down by Paul Milam and the officials of Summerfield. Mr. Couch, I am asking that you not disappoint us as others have. Mr. Milam sold residents of his developments a vision of rolling hills, trees and quiet communities. However, when it suited him he changed his tune, touting commercial expansion for his financial gain. He even went so far as to imply that if the town council didn’t rezone his land, he would build a big box store. Long before the most recent vote, the current mayor and a few council members at the time (with several absent) sealed our fate by allowing Mr. Milam to rezone his land and commercially develop Hwy. 150 in the heart of Summerfield virtually unrestricted. The majority of our leaders value taxes and business over the sanctity of our peaceful town. Now, with the addition of more

commercially-zoned acreage, we have been told we face gas stations, fast food, traffic and stop lights. The entrance to our neighborhood on 150 will likely be directly across from an asphalt jungle. So much for maintaining our title as one of Money magazine’s best small towns. We invested our dreams in Summerfield, desiring to live and retire in a quiet neighborhood. I am worried constantly about the area around Henson Farms/ Henson Forest. What will become of Summerfield, these beautiful developments, our property value, and my safety? And so, Mr. Couch, I turn to you. I know you need to consider finances. But in doing so, please do what others have not. Please do not allow Summerfield to become a busy interstate off ramp for strangers to fill up. Please consider placing obtrusive gas stations and fast food away from the entrances to our developments. Convenience of strangers and urban sprawl are not more important than the residents who invest their daily lives here. Thank you. Jolinda Babcock, SUMMERFIELD

Shelter employee unnecessarily rude My mother and I attempted to adopt a kitten at the Guilford County Animal Shelter on Sept. 30. After picking out a kitten, we hung around in the office area bonding, and handed in our application. When Mom tried to provide her photo ID, she was told it was unacceptable because it was from out of state. We were told to

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go to the DMV and get an N.C. photo ID. We went, but couldn’t secure one that day. We returned figuring that I would adopt the kitten, but we were told by the same worker that “our kitten” had been adopted. I told her I didn’t mind, there were two other kittens from the litter still in the cage. I was told I could not adopt

any kittens there even though I completed the application and had photo identification. I’m a 51-year-old mother of three. When I questioned her, she told me I couldn’t adopt because they wouldn’t know where it was living, then she left the room to confer with her manager. I was surprised by her rude demeanor and asked if I could adopt in a month, a year, or ever, and she told me “No.” I asked if I was “blacklisted” and she answered “Yes.” I asked if she preferred to keep the animals locked in cages and she also answered “Yes.”

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Now, I understand the rules and policies of the animal shelter, but to not let people adopt on good faith is probably not what their mission is or should be about. I was truly offended by the clerk’s unacceptable treatment. Other patrons in the office heard this exchange also. I’m sure the manager wouldn’t have agreed with the service given. To the person at the shelter, I realize you work with animals, but you don’t need to act like one. I will pray for those animals and hope that they get better treatment than I did. Diane Johnson, SUMMERFIELD

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Goodbye to our paradise The rural character of Summerfield will change forever. I attended the Summerfield Town council meeting Oct. 8 and heard so much hunger for change. Now we get to see what an interstate and commercial development will get for Summerfield. I grew up on N. Holden Road in Greensboro and in 1955 it was a two-lane road, much like N.C. 150. Look at it today. In 1981 we wanted to get out of the city and live in the country. We heard about land for sale on Deboe Road. We found a perfect place, but it was a two-lane dirt road. I told my husband if they had a grocery and drug store close by I’d move. Several months after moving here on a fall Saturday morning we heard the loudest noise. Right before our eyes were horses with riders in red coats and dogs barking and we watched in amazement at our first fox hunt! It was awful driving back and forth into Greensboro. Bryan Boulevard was being discussed – a new road and faster way to get in and out of town.

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Look at it today. Horse Pen Creek Road was two lanes that intersected with JeffersonPilot Country Club. Look at it today. Battleground Avenue was two lanes from New Garden Road north, and the only stop light from there was at 220 and 150. Look at it today. The people who showed up on Oct. 8 and want this are happy because money will be made hand over fist. For those of us who tried to make our town council reconsider due to the conditions, thank you. My heart is broken knowing the paradise we’ve been so fortunate to have these past 30 years will no longer be. The peace and quiet surrounded by nature will no longer be. On to our new destination along the water’s edge. A two-lane road surrounded by God’s beauty. I can’t wait to see who will be chomping at the bit to be surrounded by all this progress and how much all this is worth. Hold on folks, because it’s going to be loud and congested around here! Fran Cabe, SUMMERFIELD

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Kevin at StokeRidge Tavern for the wonderful lunch you provided for the staff at Stokesdale Elementary on our recent Friday early release day. You make us feel so special! Northern Guilford High School’s cross country team. Everyone, JV or Varsity, is doing an amazing job. Thank you especially to Coach Ngo and Coach Downing. Good luck everyone running in conference and hopefully in states!

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rear-ended the car in front of you at a stoplight! Watching your baby fly up into the ceiling while in its car seat was horrific! The News & Record for its biased reporting of the news. The editorial page has become a propaganda arm for the Obama administration by publishing dishonest editorials from columnists like Leonard Pitts, Kathleen Parker, Maureen Dowd, Petula Dvorak, etc. Michael Tatum, candidate for Stokesdale mayor. If you want to lead, you should learn proper grammar and not criticize those (NWO Editor Patti Stokes) who, as a service to you, take time to edit your sloppy submissions before publication.

JP Looneys Oak Ridge for posting “no firearms” on the doors. Why don’t you post “Rob us, we are unarmed” while you’re at it. It’s your right, but you’ve got my last dime.

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as if that is the correct thing to do. Mrs. Stokes, it makes you look worse. Gov. Pat McCrory for spending $230,000 on bathroom renovations at the governor’s mansion, while at the same time my unemployment benefits are being cut again. With all the financial cutbacks in this state recently, this really seems ridiculous! Political Correctness. It looks like PC has risen to a new level of absurdity. Americans need to put on big boy pants and deal with more pressing issues, like federal debt and unfunded liabilities, not NFL team names. Mrs. Lukens (writer of editorial in Oct. 11-17 issue). Your bias doesn’t help the ROADS Organization as their VP. It also shows how little you do know – the council members didn’t serve on any committees until they were in the election... sad. Mrs. Stokes (NWO Editor). I can’t believe the tone of the editor in chief, regardless of the discussions you and Mr. Tatum have, it is unprofessional to expand on it... you just lost a reader.

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 SAVE THE DATE FALL & HALLOWEEN PORTRAITS, pets welcome! Sat., Oct. 19, 12n-until, Tractor Supply in Oak Ridge. Packages start at $30. For more info, call or text 669-8569 or visit facebook.com/portraitsbyHeatherKellam. It’s time again for the fall Keep It Local ART & POTTERY SHOW, Saturday, October 26 (rain date Oct. 27) from 10am-4pm, 2409 Oak Ridge Rd. Come and join us for a wonderful day full of pottery, jewelry, painting, fabric art, metal works, sculpture and more! Bring 6 cans of food for the Art Hunt and you can search for your own special piece of art and donate to our local food bank. We can’t wait to see you there! 6th Annual Oak Ridge Military Academy CLASSIC CAR & TRUCK CRUISE-IN, Saturday, Oct. 26, 11am-2:30pm. For more info, call Mike Stone, 402-0144. POLITICAL MEET & GREET, Sat., Oct. 26, 11am-1pm, Golden Antiques, 4537 Hwy. 220, Summerﬁeld.

FIGHTIN’ BACK EVENT! Yard/bake sale, door prizes/raffles! All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society! Sat., October 26, 9am-2pm, Belews Landing Neighborhood, 170 Starboard Ct, Stokesdale. Do this for your loved one who has battled cancer! FALL FESTIVAL, Central Baptist Church, Saturday, October 26, 2:30-5:30pm, 1715 NC Hwy. 68N, Oak Ridge. See display ad on page 21 or visit www.oakridgecbc.org for details. BREWS & BARRELS FOR BELLE, a fundraiser to help find a cure for cystic fibrosis, Friday, Nov. 1, 6-9pm, Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens, 215 S. Main Street, Kernersville. Enjoy beer, wine and food samples from over 20 local vendors! For more info and tickets, visit itrulycare. com/events/brews-barrels-for-belle or call Jessica Hanson, 423-8585. Please help us find a cure! TRUNK OR TREAT at Summerfield First Baptist Church, Thursday, October 31, 6-7:30pm. See display ad on page 21 for more information.

 YARD SALES YARD SALE, Sat., October 19, 7am, 8206 Wendy Gayle Dr., Stokesdale. Tools, kids videos, freezer, exercise & ﬁshing equip. Much more! ORUMC Scout Troop 139 YARD SALE, Saturday, Oct. 26, 7:30am to 1:30pm, Hwy. 150, in front of Tractor Supply, Oak Ridge. Pumpkin patch lot.

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SALE, Saturday, Oct. 19, (rain date 10/26), 8am-12n, 7086 Brookbank Rd, Summerﬁeld, Henson Farms clubhouse. Furniture, decor, toys, housewares, tools, children’s clothing, jewelry, sports & much more. COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Sat., Oct. 26, 8am-1pm, Oak Ridge Town Park. Vendors wanted: $10/space. For info, call 644-7009 or email ssmith@oakridgenc.com.

 YOUTH SPORTS WINTER BOX LACROSSE! Online registration at www.TriadEliteLax.com. BASKETBALL REGISTRATION now open for Stokesdale Parks & Rec. Assessments Sat., Nov. 2. Visit stokesdaleparksandrec. com for application.

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STRIPPED & WAXED summerfield

CARPET / UPHOLSTERY / FLOORS 298-7374

JASMINE CLEANING SERVICE. 12 years exp. (336) 423-4938 or 298-7669. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 399-3995. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.

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ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE. 11 yrs. exp.

MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 432-4483.

Excellent references. (336) 508-5714.

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FLOORING

Includes gutters, pressure washing, chande-

MONTERO’S HARDWOOD FLOORING

liers and other high ladder work. Fully insured

Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile;

609-0677.

hardwood sanding & ﬁnishing. Commercial

and bonded, free estimates.

www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com. Professional custom cleaning for home & office

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inc.

Weekly / Biweekly / Monthly Move-Out/Move-In • Detail/Deep Seasonal • Licensed/Bonded/Insured Customized Services GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

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FREE PICK-UP of mowers, batteries, AC’s, appliances, grills, etc. 689-4167.

HOME REPAIR, LLC

Privilege Licensed & Insured

Lisa & Jerry Potkay, Stokesdale

(336) 669-7252

oldschoolsjhr@triad.rr.com oldschoolsjhr.homestead.com

& residential. Insured, 16 yr. exp. Free estimates. Monteros-hardwood-ﬂooring.com.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

OLD SCHOOL

Home Improvement & Repairs

CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING

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Gutter Glove distributor/installer

Professional, Honest, Reliable

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Call (336) 215-8842 or 445-2002. CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed & insured. 643-6500.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES ALL ABOUT THE HOUSE. General home repair. Will take the lead on, or assist you with your home projects. 644-8710 / 708-0522. HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609.

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GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC 65, Stokesdale. (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 ofﬁce.

GRADING / HAULING GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, ﬁll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035. BRAD’S BOBCAT SVC. Grading, hauling, gravel/dirt, debris removal. 362-3647.

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VINYL SIDING REPAIRS, vinyl railings & siding, replacement windows, gutter cleaning and repair. Please call 215-8776 for your free estimate. A-1 COPPER ROOFING Copper & aluminum gutters, gutter cleaning & repair, affordable leaf protection, replacement windows, vinyl siding, railing & trim. Free est. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperrooﬁng.com. MAYS SIDING Storm damage, facia and siding repairs. 215-8776, www.mayssiding.com.

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D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 312-2706. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 13-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820. ASPHALT MILLINGS, perfect for farm roads and wash-out areas. Half the cost of gravel. Fill dirt also available. 602-5820. BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. Annual service agreements. Buzz, 509-6464. TLC LAWN CARE Lawn mowing, fertilization and weed control. General cleanup. Affordable all-season lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097. AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING, fall aeration, leaf removal, irrigation installation & repair, and other landscaping services. J. Gibson Landscaping, (336) 419-7236. American owned & operated. DELIMA LAWNCARE. Residential & commercial, free estimates. (336) 669-5210. COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, plugging, seeding, fertilizing. Weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. $25 gift card to Lowes Home Improvement for each referral. 362-5860. Serving the Triad for 24 years. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServiceNC.com.

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AERATION, SEEDING, FERTILIZATION. Call (336) 543-4066.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

PAINTING & DRYWALL

STUMP GRINDING - FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860. LITTLE DAVE’S Landscape Management Inc. We will create a solution to ﬁx your problem or maintain your existing landscape! Call for a free lawn evaluation! Sign up with our Lawn Solution program and mention this ad and you will save 10% off your ﬁrst month’s service. Good people, competitive pricing. Insured and licensed. Call today! (336) 362-6181. 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. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764. AQUA SYSTEMS. Quality irrigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Locally owned and operated. Lic/ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. 24-hr. emergency svc. OR, NC. 643-1119. ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.

MASONRY MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

CARLOS PAINTING. Res/comm., licensed & insured, free estimates. (336) 669-5210. RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

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Your kitchen and bathroom cabinetry can be refaced or re-colored to create a new look for your home at a fraction of the cost of replacement.

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STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services.

Scott

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BRAD’S BOBCAT. Landscaping, driveways, patios, sidewalks, concrete work. 362-3647.

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Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee • Insurance specialists

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FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable

years experience. Avg. size bedroom walls, $100. Sheetrock repair. Call Brad Rogers

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION

ER APPLIANCE REPAIR. We repair most major brands. 20 years experience. We do house calls! Please call Richard, 908-4898.

for your free estimate. (Local #) 314-3186.

Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, decks,

LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

SWIMMING POOL SERVICE & REPAIR. End-of-year specials on pool closings, liner replacements and equipment. 20 yrs. exp. Randy Harrell, 362-9721. DESIGNS BY COCOMAR Custom window treatments, home decor, embroidery, monograms, applique & personalization. Call (336) 601-5358, email designsbycocomar@gmail.com, or www. facebook.com/designsbycocomar.

Furniture Kare Co.

20 years experience in repair & restoration

• Refinishing and repair • Antique restoration • In-home services Specializing in chair repairs

(336) 656-4836 furniture-kare36@triad.rr.com LOCAL PICKUP & DELIVERY • FREE ESTIMATES

www.furniturekare.com GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS, ﬁreplaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. JUNK REMOVAL – appliances, batteries, mowers, cars, electronics, trash removal, etc. Call about free junk removal, 423-3006.

PLUMBING

JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce 656-0019, cell 382-6905.

siding, windows, fall rooﬁng specialist. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343. TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION Licensed General Contractor with college degree in Construction Management with 18 years of experience. Specialize in decks, garages, additions, remodels, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free est.. (336) 399-

POWER WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 26 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hard-

4894, trippsmithconstruction@yahoo.com.

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ROOFING

wood and linoleum ﬂoors, and remodeling

A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC.

of all kinds. No job too small. Free est.

Res. rooﬁng specialist serving Guilford Cty.

Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.

area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/

JLB REMODELING INC.

A+ rating. cormanrooﬁnginc.com, 621-6962.

Licensed and insured. Free estimates.

CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC.

Remodeling, additions and home repairs.

Residential rooﬁng, rubber ﬂat roofs, roof

681-2902, www.jlbremodeling.com.

coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call

RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

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 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES

SPANISH TUTOR AVAILABLE. NC-cer-

COMPUTER REPAIRS $99.

GROOMING

tiﬁed Spanish teacher wanting to tutor. 13

Used computers, website design. Info at

years teaching experience. Experience

ITBASICS.COM - (336) 643-0068. Inside

with high school but able to tutor all ages.

Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.

Call Mary, (336) 209-1511.

 MISC. FOR SALE FIREWOOD, seasoned hard wood, no pine. Pick up or delivery. 253-7615, 643-5744.

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

available here

We carry moving & shipping supplies

(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale POWERS TOTAL FITNESS for Women. NASM-certiﬁed personal trainer. 30-minute sessions, private gym in Oak Ridge. Contact Jennifer Powers, 451-9467.

small group fitness  personal training  RealRyder® indoor cycle  TRX training 

Cathy Gold ( 336 ) 549-6460 4446 US Hwy 220 N, Summerfield

www.goldstandard4fitness.com FREE PICKUP of appliances, batteries, junk mowers, air conditioners, grills, electrical items, metal items, etc. 689-4167.

T TNails Acrylic nails • Tip overlay • Pink & white Gel manicures • Liquid gels Nail designs • Spa pedicure • Waxing

(336) 644-8888

Located in Gunter’s Crossing (5820-C N Church St, Greensboro) Appointments or Walk-ins • GIFT CERTIFICATES

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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. 992-0025. GRACO CARSEAT & STROLLER, great condition. $60/both. 669-1077. Locally produced PERSIMMON PULP & PRODUCTS. 816-3441 or 996-3892. SEASONED FIREWOOD, all hardwood, free delivery. Wood splitting avail. 543-3664. Honda EB11000 COMMERCIAL GENERATOR, electric start, on wheels, used less than 6 hours total. $2,800. Call (336) 906-4191.

FALL IS GREAT FOR PORCH SITTING!

GROOMZ 2 GO MOBILE PET GROOMING, www.groomz2go.com, (336) 362-9822.

PET SITTING & BOARDING PET SITTING.

Caring and responsible.

$14 per 30-minute visit. 601-2087. SPOIL-ME-ROTTEN ANIMAL CARE Motto: love, compassion, respect for your pets. Professional pet sitter for 18 years. Bonded/Insured. Member, Pet Sitters Intl. Provide food, exercise, play, meds/shots, much TLC. 1-3 trips/day. $15/trip (30 min). Call 643-5242. Oak Ridge/Summerﬁeld.

Come enjoy these screened porches! 1977 Beeson Road .............................$985,000 251 Yank Road ....................................$879,000 6749 Phillip Court ................................$369,000 7624 Frogs Leap Drive .......................$479,900 6181 Old Ironworks .............................$429,000

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 REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR RENT STOKESDALE AREA, 3BR, 1BA brick home, 1 mile from Carolina Marina on Ellisboro Rd. $850/month. Call (336) 423-6400. Thank you. STOKESDALE, 2BR, 1BA, carport, central H&A/C, $575/mo + $575 dep. Near P&M Truckstop on Hwy. 220. 904-446-6913.

PUMPKINS & GOURDS of all shapes, sizes and colors, seasonal produce. Knight’s Pumpkin Patch, 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerﬁeld. Open 12n-7pm Sunday-Friday; 9am-7pm Saturdays. (336) 708-0485.

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 MISC. WANTED WILL PAY CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick-up of appliances, batteries, air conditioners, grills, metal items, computers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328. Share your NWO On The Go photos with our readers! Email to photos@nwobserver.com.

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HOMES FOR SALE KERNERSVILLE, remodeled 1,576 sq. ft. brick house for sale, 2610 Bethel Church Road. 3BR, 1.5BA. (336) 643-4827.

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