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Town awarded $3.4 million for trail project Project funding comes as welcome surprise by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – The Town of Summerfield received an early – and unexpected – Christmas present on Dec. 13 when NCDOT released results from its Prioritization 4.0 assessment process. Included on the project priority list was Summerfield’s A&Y Greenway (South) project, which has been allocated
$3,429,000 for NCDOT’s 2018–2027 project cycle. “The notification came as a joyous surprise, especially given that the project hasn’t ranked well in the past,” Town Manager Scott Whitaker said after learning about the funding. “The Trails and Open Space Committee, Town Council, area MPO, Stewart (design/engineer firm), and citizens have put immense effort into this project – this news shines a floodlight on the value of collaboration and keeping
noses to the grindstone.” Jane Doggett, who chairs Summerfield’s Trails and Open Space Committee which was formed in 2013, said she was nearly speechless when she heard funding had been awarded for the greenway project.
Treasured memories of the season: Part II by ANNETTE JOYCE Last week we shared some of our readers’ treasured memories and traditions associated with the Christmas season, and we continue in this issue. To all of our readers, we wish you a season full of new memories to treasure for years to come. Lori Yager of Summerfield remembers her parents’ love and excitement for the Christmas season. “My parents were always so excited
they could never wait until Christmas,” Yager says. “Every Christmas Eve we would all load in the car to drive downtown to Indianapolis to look at the Christmas lights. “We were all loaded in the car, and always one of my parents had to go back in the house ‘to go to the restroom’ or ‘because they forgot something’ – and yippee, when we came back from our drive Santa had been there! We would stay up all night playing with our gifts.”
One year, Stallings and her cousin decided to add a little excitement to the festivities. “Being the mischievous type, we began to have a sword fight with our lit candles. It was very funny to us – until the paper ring around my candle caught fire and I dropped the candle out of instinct,” Stallings says.
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“My grandmother looks over and begins to scream at us. Lots of feet stomping and chaos, but the fire was put out. She never made the family go to church again for Christmas Eve service.”
Melissa Stallings of Oak Ridge says her grandmother required the family to attend the Christmas Eve church service every year.
Roseann Staaf, who lives just outside of Stokesdale, remembers one special Christmas filled with joyous music.
“We all had to dress up and pretend
Doggett, whose husband and adult children are avid runners and trail enthusiasts, has been a faithful supporter of the town extending the greenway for over 20 years,
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to be civilized,” Stallings jokes.
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“The community supports the trail, but to have the state come in and support it with money is just phenomenal,” she said.
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despite the obstacles and very vocal opposition that the project has endured from some along the way. “I don’t know when Greensboro got the trail to Strawberry Road, but it’s been at least 25 years. It’s been a dream ever since then that this town would be able to extend it on,” Doggett said. The existing A&Y Greenway weaves its way from downtown Greensboro, north through Bur-Mil Park, across Lake Brandt, and across Strawberry Road. The A&Y currently dead-ends into a pedestrian tunnel under U.S. 220 in Summerfield and this tunnel will be a future connection to the A&Y Summerfield South section that is currently in the design phase. When asked if she had ever felt like giving up on the trail project, Doggett responded, “Gosh, have I been discouraged? Yes! But to suddenly see the first section of this makes me remarkably happy. I am so delighted!” she said. “I think this is going to be wonderful for the town!” “The town’s funding plans have involved paying for initial design and engineering locally and hoping to secure external funding for 80 percent of the ultimate construction costs, but past project scoring has given concern,” Whitaker said. “The project received a key boost this past summer with a change in points’ assignment, which better positioned the greenway for funding, and the Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GUAMPO) was instrumental.” Doggett believes the town gained an advantage when it took the initiative to proceed with the design phase of the trail, despite the uncertainty of whether, or when it would be able to obtain the funding it had applied for. She also believes the trail through Summerfield being part of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
was a key factor in the town gaining priority points with NCDOT. When completed, the MTST will stretch 1,150 miles from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks. “The MTS project is a big deal for North Carolina – all of this connectivity is very important,” Doggett said.
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Whitaker confirmed the greenway project in Summerfield is currently scheduled for right-of-way in FY2022 and actual construction in FY2024. “While that seems a long way out, there’s room for some potential movement with projects during the process,” he said. “Currently the town is beginning an archaeological study of the watershed corridor along the route and much work lies ahead. At a transportation meeting on Dec. 14, someone commented that ‘Summerfield kinda rolled the dice (by submitting such a large project) and won.’”
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“I have certainly maintained the faith that we could do this if we could just persevere and not lose our enthusiasm,” Doggett said. She commends the Trails and Open Space Committee for being “the greatest committee I have ever served on. They are the smartest, most clever and educated group I’ve ever been involved with and they are scattered all over Summerfield, so they represent all different neighborhoods.” With 80 percent of the project’s funding now secured, Whitaker points out the town will very likely still be required to provide a local match of the remaining 20 percent. “My understanding is that the town’s future match is not included in the stated allocated amount. This is one of those items we should know more about in January,” he said. Ever the optimist, Doggett said she believes more funding for the project will be available in the future. “It may not be easy (to obtain), but it’s out there,” she said.
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We periodically are asked: “What do I do with a dead deer that has been hit by a vehicle and ended up on my private property?” Unfortunately, if the deer is not on a state road, NCDOT will not pick it up. Also, we’ve confirmed in the past (and just confirmed again) that Guilford County Animal Control will not pick up dead wildlife from people’s private property, so discarding the carcass from your private property is, alas, your responsibility.
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Mayor Randy Braswell called the meeting to order and led the opening prayer. Discussion of a Memorandum of Understanding, an application to run a water main to Charles Place at Arbor Run and a job posting for a full-time deputy clerk were added to the meeting agenda. Councilman Tim Jones requested the council postpone approving minutes from July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13 and Nov. 10 town council meetings and the council agreed, but Braswell noted that meeting minutes had already been held for a long time without any changes being requested, and this holds up the Town’s historical records.
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Sheriff’s Report. Dep. Nick Southern with the sheriff’s District 1 office reported thefts of (utility and cargo) trailers from homes and construction sites have been on the rise in recent months. Citizens were reminded to lock their cars and keep Christmas presents out of sight. Southern also noted Part 1 crimes were down in Stokesdale in November, but the number of calls coming into the District 1 office was up. At Braswell’s request, Southern agreed to place more “Lock It Or Lose It” signs in the area to remind everyone to lock their cars and keep valuables out of sight. Audit Report. Richard Tamer, a CPA with cannon & company, the firm that has prepared the town’s annual financial statements for the last several years, gave an overview of the annual audit report. As of June 30, Stokesdale had a general fund balance of $2,701,708, which reflects a net increase of $133,624 for FY 2015/2016; about 7.27 percent of the fund balance is restricted by the state of North Carolina and must remain in reserves. Revenue for FY 2015/2016 (in
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the general fund) was budgeted at $407,650, but actual revenue was $442,507; the town budgeted expenses of $379,850 but only spent $308,883. In the water enterprise fund, the town had a net loss of $24,169, which is an improvement over FY 2014-2015 when the net loss in the water enterprise fund was $27,056. $197,270 was contributed to depreciation of the water system, which ended the year with assets in this account of $4,626,704 and liabilities of $82,432. Tamer said town staff had been extremely helpful and the audit process had gone very smoothly. Braswell noted council and staff reviewed all 42 pages of the audit report. Councilman Tim Jones asked how much the water system had lost over the last four to five years and Braswell said he had received that information from Tamer and would get it to Jones. Finance report. Budget Officer Phillip Pulliam gave an overview of the November financial transactions; as of Nov. 30, the town has spent 29 percent of budgeted operating expenses and received 3.8 percent of budgeted revenue for the fiscal year.
PUBLIC HEARING Rezoning, AG to CZ-LI (Light Industrial) for property located about .45 miles west of U.S. 158 and U.S. 220. Town Planner Oliver Bass presented the request to rezone 8.5 acres of a 16.9-acre tract which currently has only a single-family home on it. The property is surrounded by a mix of office, institutional, light industrial, low density residential and retail uses. Proponents. Ralph Combs of U.S. 158 said the property once belonged to his late grandfather, Walter Combs, and the family wants to build something on it that will help the economy.
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Stokesdale Parade name. Councilman Tim Jones said he recalled the council voting last spring to rename the “Stokesdale Holiday Parade” the “Stokesdale Christmas Parade,” but had seen posters advertising this year’s parade that still referred to it as “Stokesdale Holiday Parade.” Braswell explained an innocent mistake had been made and the name had simply not been updated on the posters this year. “It is the ‘Stokesdale Christmas Parade,’” the mayor said. “It (not changing the name on the posters) was a mistake. People make mistakes and I can vouch for that.” Parade Committee member Commie
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Johnson said the person responsible for the oversight felt very badly about it and steps have been taken to make sure the name is updated on flyers, posters and ads next year. 2017 Holiday Schedule. Before discussing next year’s schedule for holidays that Town Hall will be closed, Braswell said he had received a text from Oak Ridge’s mayor asking if next year the two towns could coordinate their tree lighting events so as not to fall on the same date. Stokesdale’s tree lighting has traditionally been on the first Saturday in December, and it was decided to stay with that schedule and ask that Oak Ridge plan accordingly.
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couple more years,” Jones said, adding, “I don’t support a property tax… I feel like we might need to talk about some pretty austere measures and tighten our belt to carry us through. Also, we need to figure out some way to get attention in Raleigh.”
Property tax alternatives. Tim Jones said he asked that this item be placed on the agenda after communicating with County Commissioner Justin Conrad, who represents District 3 which includes Stokesdale. Jones said Conrad indicated to him that the county won’t consider changing the method of sales tax distribution before 2018 because it must first service the bonds which are a major burden on the county’s budget.
Councilman Bill Jones, who has led efforts for Stokesdale to get a share of its sales tax revenue, said Stokesdale citizens were not making their voices heard on this issue. “I’ve begged people to go with us to county commissioner meetings, but no one shows up,” he said. “I don’t know that the citizens really care. I think it would be the taxpayers who get interested enough
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“Dog Drawing,” by Dakota Hash “Self Portrait,” by Bianca Gawka For both of these assignments, art students at Northwest Middle School were required to use a grid, along with learned shading techniques, to create realistic drawings of their subjects. For her 8th-grade photograph reproduction assignment, Dakota Hash decided to photograph and then portray her dog. For her 7th-grade self-portrait assignment, Bianca Gawka decided on a symmetric composition to emphasize her identity within the world.
High school students raise money for families at Mary’s House
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NORTHWEST GUILFORD – For the past seven years, Northwest Guilford High School’s leadership class has worked to make Christmas a little better for families experiencing hardship and recovery. The class’s efforts to spearhead a giving project for families at Mary’s House, a
faith-based ministry providing transitional and permanent housing, life skills training and a supportive community for homeless women in recovery from substance abuse, have been met with enthusiastic support from their fellow students and members of student clubs including the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Baseball Boosters, Key Club, HOSA Club and Student Council.
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On Dec. 10, Oak Ridge Military Academy cadets were stationed at several Oak Ridge businesses collecting toys and donations for Toys for Tots. During the 7.5 hours they were fundraising, the cadets raised $3,943.62 for the charity and collected eight large boxes of toys. ORMA cadets and staff would like to thank the community for their overwhelming support for the Toys for Tots charity; they would also like to thank the many good Samaritans who brought them hot cocoa, which helped restore feeling to their fingers and toes on a very chilly day!
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This year students and the community adopted 30 Mary’s House families and raised over $26,478.00 (last year they raised $20,180.00). The leadership students will hold a dinner later this month, when they will meet the families, feed them, and give them their gifts.
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STUDENT PROFILES Thanks to the coaches and teachers at Northern and Northwest High Schools for their student recommendations and input, which make it possible to recognize these talented, dedicated students for their accomplishments in academics, athletics and cultural arts.
NORTHWEST GUILFORD Sandra Wommack, basketball by MARC PRUITT Sandra Wommack is the lone senior on the Northwest Guilford girls basketball team, which should come in handy as another voice of leadership for the young, talented team. This is Wommack’s second full season on the varsity roster. She was moved up to the varsity as a sophomore for the team’s run in the NCHSAA 4-A playoffs, which ended in a loss in the regional final to Charlotte Myers Park. Last season, Wommack had a frontrow seat in the Vikings’ quest for a state championship that came up about three seconds short. Wommack said she isn’t dwelling on the loss. “I watched the video of the game when I got home that night, but that’s about it,” she said. “I think about how close we were to winning it all sometimes, especially when I think
about trying to get back there this year.” Wommack’s role has changed since last season. She’s now a starter at one of the guard positions, and sees herself as a great defender and capable rebounder. “Last year, I was more of a practice player,” Wommack said. “I’m a starter now, and I understand that my responsibilities have grown on and off the court because I’m the only senior. “It’s been a lot of fun the last few years being a part of the program. We’ve been really strong the last few years, and we’ve played well together and worked hard. Even though we graduated six seniors last season, we’re still going to be really good. “I’m a positive influence. We’re got a lot of really good, young talent. I see my job as to try and help lift them up and help them blend in, a lot like I was treated when I started playing varsity.” Wommack started playing basketball at the Spears YMCA in Greensboro when she was 6. She said that her parents encouraged her to participate so she could “get some exercise and make new friends.” She also played softball, but gave that sport up her sophomore year. “I had just been playing basketball longer and have more fun doing it,” she said. “I
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really grew to love everything about it.” Wommack, who is in National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, said she has no plans to play basketball after high school. She wants to pursue a degree in business and is interested in attending Appalachian State or the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
NORTHERN GUILFORD Jarrett Boyd, basketball by MARC PRUITT Jarrett Boyd has come a long way as a four-year starter for the varsity basketball team at Northern Guilford. An all-conference selection in the Mid-State 3-A last season, the senior will be one of the main cogs for the Nighthawks. But looking back, Boyd said he wasn’t sure he would end up where he is. After making the varsity as a freshman and not expecting much playing time, Boyd was thrust into a starting role in the first game of the season after an injury to the projected starting point guard. It’s a role he hasn’t left since. “Our senior point guard ended up getting hurt, and I had to start right off the bat,” Boyd said. “I was thrown right into the fire and I was so young. So, that was an interesting experience. Here I am at 14 on the floor
with 17- and 18-year-olds. I had to grow up really fast. I learned to play my role and do what the team and coaches needed.” Playing with the varsity team as a freshman wasn’t a completely foreign concept for Boyd. He had worked out with the team the summer before his freshman year at team camps and jamborees, but figured his playing time would be limited if he was fortunate enough to make the team. “I thought I might get a little playing time as a freshman, but nothing like it turned out to be,” Boyd said. “Looking back, it really helped me grow as a player.” As a sophomore, Boyd became more confident in his ability to lead the team. “I wasn’t the new kid on the block anymore,” Boyd said. “I knew what I was doing and what the coaches expected from me.” He began to flourish as a junior and has high hopes this season that the Nighthawks can win a conference championship that has eluded them since Boyd stepped on the floor four seasons ago. “Our No. 1 goal is to win that conference title,” Boyd said. “We’ve finished second three straight years. We’ve got to get over that hump.” Boyd, who also runs track, wants to major in biomedical engineering in college and hopes to attend Morehouse College, Duke or Georgia Tech. He recently completed his Eagle Scout project by building two flower beds for Alberta Professional Services, an organization that helps adults with developmental disabilities.
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TOWN COUNCIL ...continued from p. 7 to make the wheels spin …” Braswell said the town’s financial state has improved over the last few years, but if it were to lose the utility franchise tax (which contributes about 80 percent of its revenue) – things could become dire. Tim Jones then asked Town Attorney Katy Gregg if the town could pay for a lobbyist to work with state legislators on this issue and Gregg said it could legally do that, “But spending money on a lobbyist when you know it’s not going to be beneficial… I don’t know that is a wise way for you to pinch your pennies.” “Never say never and never quit,” said Braswell. “I am proud of the work this town has produced and we’re going to work with what we have.” Closed Session Minutes. Town Administrator Kim Hemric was asked to inventory the closed session minutes from previous years by the next town council meeting, after which Gregg will be asked to review them and determine which ones can be released to the public.
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subject and number of pages. Close Town Hall. Council agreed to close Town Hall on Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. Memorandum of Understanding. Braswell said a group of Guilford County, Oak Ridge, Summerfield and Stokesdale elected officials and staff had met earlier in the day to discuss a MOU in which the four municipalities would agree to seek a qualified engineer firm to conduct a feasibility study for the development of a regional water system. This will be an agenda item for the town’s January council meeting. (See more about this issue on our front cover). Charles Place. On behalf of developer Kevan Combs, Hugh Creed & Associates has applied to extend water lines to Charles Place in Arbor Run. Braswell said the engineer firm that typically reviews plans to extend water lines to a subdivision is “swamped,” so suggested seeking another engineer firm to add to the town’s vendor list and perform this service when needed.
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to seek an engineer firm to review plans to extend water lines to a subdivision, compare the plans to the town’s specifications, etc. Job Posting. Braswell said Patti Stokes with the Northwest Observer had brought it to the Town’s attention that a job posting for a full-time deputy clerk had been circulat-
ed via an email Listserv. The posting was circulated via a clerical error, he said. “So, it has been rescinded?” Tim Jones asked of the job posting. “Not yet. That’s where we got confused,” Braswell said. “I thought we had taken action, but we hadn’t.” “For the record, I haven’t voted to hire a full-time deputy or offer a benefits package,” Tim Jones said. “All that was a mistake and I take full responsibility,” Braswell responded. Town Administrator Kim Hemric said the job posting was in the process of being rescinded and should be taken care of by the following day.
WATER SYSTEM Braswell said he planned to move forward with purchasing a laptop and software for the water system. Regarding advertising for a water technician, Hemric said it is still being advertised via Indeed.com, via an email Listserv for water system professionals, and via North Carolina Rural Water Association. She is also getting rates for advertising on the radio and in regional newspapers. Bill Jones said it was time to put some numbers together for an employee benefits package and Hemric agreed, saying a couple of applicants had responded to the town’s job posting for a water technician but did not pursue it because they needed full benefits. It was agreed that a benefits and retirement package would be placed on the council’s weekly meeting agenda for Dec. 14.
COMMITTEE/ BOARD REPORTS Councilman Frank Bruno said he had been asked by a couple of people about the Economic Development Committee and planned to explore that in January. Property. Braswell said the athletic fields at the town park “are looking good.”
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Parade committee. White-Lawrence confirmed everything was falling into place for the parade on Dec. 10.
DEPARTMENTAL Hemric said four backflows were
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inspected and tested in November, 10 new water meters were installed and 536 water bills were sent out. A mandatory report showing lead and copper content in the water was completed and returned to DENR.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Tim Jones repeated his opposition to a property tax and said he was praying that Bill Jones would have an inspiration and figure out how to get the town’s share of sales tax revenue back. Bruno reminded everyone that this day was the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and to keep our service members in prayers. He also noted the announcement earlier in the today that John Glenn, an aviator, engineer, astronaut and U.S. senator had died at the age of 95. “I remember watching him as a kid – he was a great American hero,” Bruno said. Bill Jones echoed praise for John Glenn and also encouraged everyone to show appreciation and respect to veterans. “I heard someone say that they (veterans) just need to ‘get over’ Pearl Harbor. I don’t think they need to get over Pearl Harbor, they lived through it. Thank a veteran,” he urged. Braswell said his company has a 97-yearold salesman who fought in the Philippines. “He is the first man at work every day and always comes in with a smile on his face.” For the salesman’s birthday, Braswell’s wife asked Congressman Mark Walker for a flag that flies over the White House and Walker presented it to him. “It touched him after all these years for people to recognize him. He is a blessing to work with,” Braswell said. Braswell also congratulated the staff for surviving their first annual audit and added, “This council is closing the gap on the water system. I don’t see why our water system won’t be in the black next year – I’m proud that we’ve stuck together and made that happen.” White-Lawrence thanked everyone who helped with the upcoming parade. The meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
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Buyers, be aware Besides taking on debt, buyers also have to consider the risk that comes with an ever-growing array of changes in today’s market. And then there is the prospective new home’s resale value to be considered. There may be problems with a particular location or with the house itself. Inspections need to be done and repair issues resolved. As a buyer, you must consider your financial status, getting approval on a loan and the not-so-simple task of going through the house-closing process. While the end result is usually a positive one, the process that a buyer must go through to move into that perfect home is too often an extremely stressful one. We turned to local Realtors for advice on what today’s market looks like for buyers and how buyers can best prepare for purchasing their dream home.
How’s the market? Before you begin your home search, get clued into what’s going on in the local market. During the economic downturn, when foreclosures and short sales were the norm, buyers were buckled securely into the driver’s seat. However, since then conditions have become more balanced and now are tipping toward the seller’s side. “The market is still changing as supply and demand changes locally,” said Jason Smith, owner/vice-president of Smith Marketing with Allen Tate Realtors. “The momentum has shifted and the market is more balanced overall.” Realtor DeDe Cunningham of DeDe’s Real Estate Group/Keller Williams agrees the market is a much more balanced one. However, she notes that
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inventory is down over previous years and Realtors are seeing far more multiple offers on homes. “In certain areas, it’s more of a seller’s market,” she said. The lack of qualified buyers in the past is a factor that’s dramatically changing. “Low interest rates and buyers finally getting ‘off the fence’ in making a home buying decision have led to low inventories of homes – which puts us into a seller’s market,” said Gil Vaughan, a Realtor with Keller Williams in Summerfield.
Prepare to move quickly In a seller’s market, the most desirable homes are often under contract before the “For Sale” sign pops up in the lawn. Know exactly what type of home, features and location you want so that when you see a home that meets your needs and desires you’ll be ready to make a move. “Buyers need to realize if they find what they are looking for in a home, (they shouldn’t) wait to make an offer,” stressed Roseann Staaf, a Realtor with Allen Tate Realty in Oak Ridge. “The home you want may be swept up by another buyer.” Before starting your home search, carefully consider what factors are most important to you, such as school district, proximity to work and conveniences. What type of house do you want – i.e., ranch, two-story, traditional or contemporary? How about the size of the lot the home is on? The more that can be determined beforehand, the more prepared you will be to make a wise and quick decision when that perfect house comes on the market. Vaughan suggests listing everything that is important to you and the lifestyle you desire.
“It is best to write out a list of the things you want in a home or neighborhood, starting with the most important ‘wants’ first,” he said. Allow for some flexibility. In a lowinventory market, finding a home with all the features you’d like may not be possible. Know the difference between your “must-haves” and your “like-to-haves” and be willing to compromise. “You may not find the absolute perfect home, but you can get many of the important items that you wrote down,” Vaughan said. “Your buyer’s agent will help you weigh the pros and cons of each home while discussing your ‘wants’ and other items that may be beneficial to making your decision.” If you’re looking to build a home or one that has recently been constructed, Smith, who works exclusively with builders, encourages you to learn more about local builders. “Buyers should research the builders,” Smith said. “You need to find out
which builders build the style and quality of home that fits within your budget.”
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“In multiple-offer situations, a preapproval pending a contract and appraisal will give you an edge over other buyers who have not gone to that extent,” Cunningham said. “In addition, it gives the buyer confidence that when they find a home, they have the ability to purchase that home and they are ready to make an offer before another buyer does. I’ve seen buyers think about the perfect home for a day or two and it sells to someone else while they are contemplating their purchase.”
Speaking of budgets, you’ll also want to carefully look at your finances and determine what you can afford. Talk to a mortgage professional; compare interest rates and various mortgages. “Have your finances in order,” Smith said. “Speak to a lender prior to doing too much looking so that you know what your investment range needs to be and stay within your means.” “It’s important that buyers know what they can afford, but more importantly, where they are comfortable financially with their payment,” Cunningham added. “Even if they qualify for a larger loan payment, are they really willing to take on that payment every month for 30 years?”
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And when working with an agent, it’s always best to find someone you can trust and then stick with that person. Running from agent to agent is not a good way to
The final piece of the puzzle is finding a knowledgeable and dedicated buyer’s agent who can help you navigate today’s increasingly complicated process of purchasing a home.
work – either for you or the agent. In fact, most agents are hesitant to work with clients who won’t make a commitment. “Commit to one buyer’s agent so that you can be sure you have someone who is committed to you and will work hard for you during the search and home-buying process,” Vaughan said. “If you don’t commit to one agent, you can be pretty sure you will not get as much of their attention as their other clients who have committed to them.” “Jumping from one agent to another does not allow for the agent and the buyer to build the relationship where the agent can use their experience to get the buyer the best possible deal for them,” Staaf added. Just about everyone has a tale about the horrors of purchasing a home, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Before you begin your search, take the time to prepare for the adventure ahead and enjoy the process of finding your new abode. Happy house hunting!
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trative/marketing assistant. During the past year, the team has sold over $18 million. “Our team logo is ‘Real Estate at a Higher Level,’” Cunningham said. “To us this means providing better service, always doing more, communicating more, and going above and beyond a client’s expectations! We never settle for business as usual.” With 40 combined years of construction and real estate experience, Cunningham and Nakayama bring unique talents to
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“I’m fresh and ready to go,” said Cozart, who noted that he’s had a long-time interest in real estate. “The home is such a big part of everyone’s life and I want to be part of helping people find their dream home.” A resident of northwest Greensboro, Cozart likes to spend his free time being active – working out, playing soccer and running. He also volunteers at the YMCA’s soup kitchen. He can be reached at (336) 404-5084 or alex.cozart@allentate.com.
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...continued from p. 1 “When my youngest son was only 4, my mother-in-law sent him an instrument set for Christmas,” she says. “It had a drum, flute, cymbals and tambourine. “We all grabbed an instrument, stood around the tree in our pajamas and the four of us started singing the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas.’ We had the video camera recording our gift exchange so we have a very funny video and an awesome memory we talk and laugh about today.” ••••• When it comes to the Christmas meal, people are all over the place with what constitutes their families’ traditional offerings. At the Summerfield home of BJ and Dena Barnes, it’s all about hot and spicy.
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Since BJ grew up in Texas, the couple’s Christmas meal centers around chili and guacamole, Dena says. “Everyone expects it every year,” Dena says. “Our grandsons especially like the shrimp we added and they suck them up like a Hoover vacuum cleaner.” There are also a variety of seasonal goodies that have provided tasty and humorous memories. “Grandmother makes haystacks,” Dena says. “We have one grandson who hid the whole container under his bed and didn’t share with anyone, so she makes individual portions now. “Mawmaw’s” rum balls are another favorite, and Dena says the grandchildren enjoy helping her make them. She adds that since Mawmaw won’t go to the liquor store, she or BJ have to acquire the needed rum.
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“Christmas milk” is another seasonal treat enjoyed by the Barnes family. Dena explains the moniker originated with their oldest granddaughter, who as a toddler referred to the eggnog as “Christmas milk” and the family continues to refer to it as that. After dinner, the family settles down to talk and open presents.
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“We have one of the kids do a reading about the Christmas story and then they tell what they have done this year,” Dena says. “It’s always lots of fun when we do open presents. We go around and make everyone wait to watch, but the youngest usually gets his open really fast so I’m not sure he really pays attention. Then whoever opens their gift thanks the giver.” ••••• Getting the Bill Eatmon clan together for Christmas dinner is a feat in itself, but the family finally managed to settle on a Christmas Day event. “Our celebration of Christmas begins with steaks on the grill around 4 p.m., followed by gathering around the Christmas tree and reading from the Bible the real reason for the season,” says Eatmon, who lives in Oak Ridge. “(Since) the grandchildren have grown older, one of them is chosen to do the reading. Then a family member picks gifts, one at a time, from under the tree and all wait until the recipient opens the gift. The process continues, picking a different name until all gifts have been opened. This serves to lengthen the anticipation for the younger ones and prevent chaos by all opening at the same time.” Eatmon accidentally found out how much this tradition meant to his family when he decided to try something different one year. Instead of cooking steaks, he treated the family to the Ichiban Grill Supreme Buffet, a smorgasbord of Chinese delights. After the meal, they returned home to open their gifts as usual. “That didn’t fly too well with my children, though they did not complain at the time,” Eatmon says. “I later learned they were somewhat disappointed that I had ‘broken tradition.’ Needless to say, tradition has resumed and we are eating steaks again.” ••••• Dede Cunningham’s favorite Christmas memory dates to 1975 when she was 7 years old. The Oak Ridge resident remembers she had gotten exactly what she wanted for Christmas – a football – and her 5-year-old sister received the Barbie
dream house that she had wished for. “I remember my father and grandfather spending the entire day putting together this dream house with what looked like 400 tiny little pieces,” Dede says. “They started at 9 a.m. and didn’t finish until after 8 p.m. “My sister was so sad because by the time it was put together it was time for bed – she never got to play with it that day. I spent the whole day outside throwing football with my mom and aunt. That was the last year Santa brought anything that was not already preassembled! Lesson learned!” ••••• Those words “some assembly required” also evoke a Christmas memory for another Oak Ridge resident. Sandra Smith remembers a year when she and her two older brothers received identical bicycles from their parents, who apparently didn’t realize how long it might take to assemble those three bikes. When the siblings awoke on Christmas morning, two and one-half bikes sat glistening beside the Christmas tree. Naturally, her older brothers jumped on the completed bikes and took off down the road. Fortunately, Smith’s tired parents had gained enough energy to finish the third bike and it wasn’t long before she joined her brothers. ••••• Until she passed away in 1985, Gail Kerber’s grandmother would make a couple hundred of her “top secret pierogies” for Christmas dinner. A Polish dish, these dumpling-like creations were a family favorite. “Fortunately, Grandma left us her ‘top secret pierogi recipe,’” Kerber said. The first Christmas Kerber spent without her grandmother, the family decided to honor Grandma with an annual pierogi party. “We’d pick the hostess for the year, purchase all the ingredients and gather together,” Kerber said. “There were about 15 of us, my other grandmother, mother, siblings, aunts, nieces, greatnieces and cousins.” The party began with the opening of
the wine and a lovely toast to Grandma. Then, the duties of making the dough, grinding the meat and chopping and sautéing the onions would be divvied up. “Two of us would use the perfect size glass to cut out the pierogi shape,” Kerber said. “It took about six of us to fill and seal the pierogi and one person to cook them just right and keep count of how many we made, someone to cook the bacon and someone to make the secret sauce. “Our party was never a dull moment. The highlight was the memories we discussed, drinking the wine and the cloud of dust created by our flour-throwing ritual.” Kerber said the boys would show up later in the day and the family would devour most of the 200-300 pierogies, with the rest frozen for Christmas dinner. Since moving to Stokesdale, Kerber doesn’t often get back home to Chicago to join in the family fun. “I do still make them, with a special toast to my grandmother every year for the best pierogies ever!” she said.
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••••• Christmas visits to her grandparents’ homes conjure up some of Laura Reneer’s most treasured memories. “On my dad’s side, there were 10 of us cousins, and on my mom’s side, there were nine,” the Stokesdale resident said. “We didn’t get to see each other often and Christmas was probably the only time we were all together.” During those visits, playing hide and seek was the favorite activity for both groups.
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“One home had a very cool attic straight out of ‘Christmas Vacation’ – lots of boxes and forgotten furniture. The pull-down stairs would block the hallway on the main floor, making it difficult to get to the only bathroom in the house,” she recalled. “Both houses had basements with storage spaces, and one had a wine cellar. And, if you were dumb enough to brave the cold, the screened porch had some great nooks, too, as the outdoor furniture had been stuffed in there for the winter.
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The Light Up the Night luminary They also created and staffed the Christevent/tree lighting on Dec. 3 at Oak mas Around the World area. Ridge Town Park was a fantastic comOther groups deserving thanks include munity event! How heart-warming to see Oak Ridge Lions Club, Moravia Moravian young and young-at-heart setting up the Church, Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church, nearly 5,000 luminaries that lit up the Oak Ridge Military Academy, Oak Ridge“Compassionate, “Compassionate, “Compassionate, park, as well as lighting candles, serving Comprehensive Elementary PTO, The Summit Church Comprehensive Comprehensive “Compassionate, “Compassionate, “Compassionate, State-of-the-art Care” or cookies, teaching Care” State-of-the-art Car hot chocolate oth- State-of-the-art Comprehensive Comprehensive Comprehensive and the Merchants of Oak Ridge. State-of-the-art Care” State-of-the-art Care” State-of-the-art Care” ers about holidays in different countries, Oak Ridge Elementary students Karen Nasisse, DVMand so much more. Karen Nasisse, DVM Karen Nasisse, DV cleaning up Karen Nasisse, DVM Karen Nasisse, DVM Karen Nasisse, DVM created beautiful decorations for the
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Dec. 12 | Two Stokesdale residents in a vehicle at the intersection of Ellisboro Road and Gideon Grove Road were approached around 8:30 p.m. by unknown suspects who stole their purses. The purses and their contents were valued at $1,000.
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GRINS to... Abby Turner for going to Thailand to help take care of elephants that stepped on landmines. You will make a great veterinarian! The pharmacy employees at Walgreens in Summerfield for being friendly and extra nice. The Town of Stokesdale’s Parade Committee and all the volunteers who made the parade happen this year. We had a great time and appreciate all your hard work! Dr. Lorczak at Oak Ridge Chiropractic for your attention to details and sincere interest in your patients’ overall health. Lowe’s Foods for providing eggs that are Certified Humane. Editor’s note: For those unfamiliar with
the term “Certified Humane,” according to www.certifiedhumane.org, the “‘Certified Humane Raised and Handled’” label on meat, chicken, pork, eggs, pet food or dairy products means that the food comes from farms where Humane Farm Animal Care’s precise, objective standards for the humane treatment of farm animals are implemented.” Destination Arts in Oak Ridge for hosting a visit from Santa for the students while providing a photographer and sweet treats. They are awesome with our daughter and go above and beyond customer service.
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GRIPES to... Grocery stores that don’t have enough employees working the registers, forcing me to use the selfcheck and bag my own groceries. How about a little customer service? The driver of a blue Chevrolet pickup traveling on U.S. 220 North in Summerfield on the evening of Dec. 9. You almost killed my wife, our 1-yearold, and myself when you met us head on in our lane. Pay attention! The person in the purple car who put a sign up in my front yard advertising “Buying Houses.” The clerks at Summerfield Post Office. Cheer up ladies, it’s Christmas. Don’t be a Scrooge! The lady driving the Bentley through Summerfield. It’s not a speedway!
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...continued from p. 23 “With so many perfect hiding places, a single game could go on for an hour or more! Once you were found, you were part of the ‘team’ in charge of finding the remaining hidden cousins, so eventually there was a ‘posse’ determined to locate that last clever hider. It was quite the accomplishment to be the last one found! “Looking back, it surprises me that the adults put up with all this yelling and searching – it must have been quite the ruckus. But we kids sure looked forward to finishing dinner and opening presents so we could get on with the important event of the night!” •••••
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When she was a little girl growing up in Chicago, getting to see the “real” Santa was an exciting adventure for Oak Ridge resident Tammy Paulin. “My sister and I would get dressed up and our grandma would take us on the ‘L’ train to Marshall Field’s department store,” Paulin said. “We were told and believed that the real Santa was there and all the others were just his helpers. We waited in line for what seemed like hours.” After the sisters finally talked to Santa, Grandma would treat the girls to lunch at the Walnut Room, a popular Chicago restaurant known for its towering Christmas tree. “We waited all year for that trip,” Paulin said. “Those are some of my absolute favorite Christmas memories.”
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Special thanks to the Parks & Recreation Commission, to Commission member Phyllis Anders, who orchestrates many park events, and to Parks & Recreation Director Terry Lannon and his outstanding staff. What a great exercise in community
building! Best of all, we gathered 687 pounds of nonperishable food for the Good Samaritan Ministries food pantry. Thanks to all, and we hope to make this event even bigger and better next year! Sandra Smith, Light Up the Night coordinator
Keep the Electoral College Article 2, Section 1 of the Constitution describes the method of electing the president. It also sets up the Electoral College. This process was written in 1787 and ratified by the states in 1788. The president is elected by the states’ electors in a manner set up by each state. Today each state’s electors vote for the winner of the popular vote for each state. In many states the process is mandated by law, and in others it is observed by custom. All of the candidates’ campaigns know the rules, and they campaigned for the electoral vote. The national popular vote
does not count. Neither candidate spent much time in any state looking for the popular vote. If they had, they had no chance of winning the electoral votes for that state. Going to a national popular vote system would require an amendment to the Constitution and would change the way campaigns are run. This would make campaigns longer and more costly. Not to mention there would be a mess in the case of vote recounts. The method we have now works well. Leave it alone. George Scott, OAK RIDGE
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Spending time with her cousins is also a favorite Christmas memory for Anna Carter of Oak Ridge. Each year the clan would gather at her grandma’s home in Colfax. “There were about 10 of us, and our uncle would load us in his car and off we’d go to the 421 Curb Market,” Carter said. “He would always buy us lots of candy.” Carter added that while their parents knew the kids were out for a joy ride, they never officially asked for permission to go on the off chance the parents would place a limit on the candy consumption.
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HOMECARE AVAILABLE EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER AVAILABLE for homebound adults & seniors. Excellent references. (336) 552-3917.
SAVE THE DATE MONEY IN THE MALL! December 17 & 18, somewhere inside Golden Antiques & Treasures, there will be a $200 gift card hidden for one lucky shopper to find! That’s right! Open 10am-6pm Saturday and 12n-6pm Sunday – and one lucky shopper will find $200 to spend right on the spot! Drop on by and find hidden treasures and more! Located at 341 Ram Loop in Stokesdale. (336) 949-4958 for more info. JOSIE’S BOUTIQUE remaining inventory liquidation sale, every Friday and Saturday through December 17, 10am-5pm daily, 2204 Oak Ridge Road. Jewelry, purses, gifts and much more!
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ELECTRICAL BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC Residential, commercial & solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192.
FLOORING
CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873. HOME CLEANING. Afford. rates, ref. avail., 10 years exp. Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592. MAID-2-SHINE. Excellent service, 15 years. Book now for the holidays, gift certificates avail. Free est., exc. ref. (336) 338-0223. MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. (336) 552-1990. 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. 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. MAID 2 GLIMMER Premier House Cleaning. Superior products & equip. Amazon approved. (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. (336) 309-0747. STEPHANIE’S CLEANING SERVICE 10 years experience. (336) 423-9786.
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MONTERO’S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & finishing. Commercial & residential. Insured, 17 years experience. Free estimates & excellent references. Visit Monteros-hardwood-flooring.com, or call (336) 215-8842.
GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES MOWER REPAIR. Any type mower, weld and repair mower decks. Free pickup and delivery. Call or text Morris, (336) 880-7498. APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr. Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707. GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. (336) 644-8710, 708-0522.
OLD SCHOOL HOME REPAIR/ IMPROVEMENT
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Jerry & Lisa Potkay, Owners • Oak Ridge, NC
(336) 669-7252
Accredited A+ Rating, oldschoolsjhr@triad.rr.com BBB of Central NC Home Repairs & Improvements • Painting Wood Rot Repairs • Bathroom Remodeling Decks and much more! • Insured
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L & T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE LLP “We get you mowing!” Free pickup and delivery. 2103 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. (336) 298-4314.
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.
MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.
PLUMBING
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.
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.
JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. (336) 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.
TRACTOR FOR HIRE - Bush hogging, grading, brush/tree removal. (336) 207-6632.
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GRADING / HAULING E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, topsoil, lot clearing, bobcat work, excavating, mulch, 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. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150.
LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490.
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MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES, INSERTS, fireplaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.
CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 6439332, carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.
JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com.
ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981.
PAINTING & DRYWALL
AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820.
David & Judy Long, owners
BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulch, landscaping, pine needles and straw. (336) 362-3647.
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SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or fire pit? 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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POWER WASHING
REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION
D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete outdoor living spaces – fireplaces, retaining walls, patios, more! NC licensed irrigation contractor. BBB A+. (336) 480-4101.
MASONRY
BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic. & insured. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924.
PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www. windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873.
ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875.
FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Fall aerating & overseeding, fall clean up, leaf removal. Pine needles & mulch. Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 464-5215.
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.
BEK Paint Co. Residential & Commercial
(336) 931-0600
• References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed
PAINTING – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186. CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com.
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PREMIER CONSTRUCTION. Providing all of your home maintenance needs, remodeling and new construction. (336) 430-9507. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. (336) 362-6343.
Services TM Construction , INC
BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS
Screened porches | Sunrooms | Patios
644-8615 office 508-5242 cell Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797
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.
HOME SERVICES
MISC. FOR SALE
ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981.
KAWAI GRAND PIANO, rosewood color, excellent condition, beautiful! $5,500. (336) 430-0008.
ROOFING RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of roofing. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call (336) 944-6118, or visit redrhinoroofing.com. PREMIER ROOFING CONSTRUCTION Insurance specialist, free inspections, res./ comm., BBB A rating. (336) 430-9507. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call (336) 643-8191 or (336) 580-3245. A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, (336) 621-6962.
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BICYCLE SHOP NOW OPEN! 1015 NC Hwy. 150, Summerfield. Tuesday-Sat., 12n7pm; Sun., 12n-5pm. Just in time for the holidays! Ask about our trade-in program for children’s bikes. (336) 298-7359.
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2001 YAMAHA WOLVERINE ATV, 4WD, new tires, new brakes, new seat cover and other new parts. $2,200. Stokesdale, (336) 298-3132. SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD, $80/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615. 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. LIONEL TRAINS FOR SALE, four sets, 027 scale. Good condition. Call (336) 427-2178 or (336) 601-4863. SEASONED FIREWOOD, delivered and stacked, 1/2 cord, $80. Call (336) 686-6373 PERSIMMON PULP, jam, pudding and more! (336) 816-3441 or 996-3892.
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TUTORING SERVICES AVAILABLE Experienced tutors will create a personalized plan for your child to improve, gain confidence, and succeed! K-8th, all subjects. For more information, please email us at LocalTutorTeam@gmail.com.
GOLDEN ANTIQUES & TREASURES in Stokesdale is always seeking vendors who have antiques, vintage, repurposed and collectible items. Booth spaces are 10 x 12 feet and are $200 per month, plus 10% commission. Come check us out and reserve your spot! (336) 949-4958.
SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470.
$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. (336) 552-0328.
COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068.
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.
ERIE INSURANCE – IN KERNERSVILLE Long Insurance Services, (336) 992-5664.
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LOST DOG. Riley is an 8-month-old female shepherd mix, 50 lbs., brindle color, lost Dec. 10 near Stokesdale. Reward! (336) 508-4931.
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HOLIDAY PET SITTING/DOG WALKING Free consultations. Sarah, (336) 662-2705.
BELLA, a 5-year-old mare, is new to Red Dog Farm and we are just getting to know her. Bella has been passed around a few homes in the last year. One person took her in after hearing of a man who wanted to get rid of his horses by whatever means necessary and feared for Bella’s safety. This person was unable to feed her properly, so another neighbor stepped in. This person got better weight on her, got her feet trimmed and some basic vet care, then realized she was not capable of taking care of Bella properly. Bella is a petite mare that loves treats and only knows how to lead. She is not fearful of humans at all and would make a great project for the right person. Learn more at www.reddogfarm.com.
GROOMING STUDIO K9 GROOMING – Gentle & caring. Nail trims to full service. Over 10 years experience. (336) 298-7635.
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HOMES FOR RENT STOKESDALE MOBILE HOME, 2BR, 2BA, $600/mo. (336) 453-8151.
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advertisers who partnered with us to bring you this free community resource A/C & HEATING Stokesdale Heating & Air.....................18
ACCOUNTING Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA ....................21 Kimberly Thacker Accounting ...............7 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........25
BANK Bank of Oak Ridge ...............................3
BUILDING & REMODELING Brian Thompson Homes .....................17 Builders MD ........................................15 Disney Custom Homes .......................17 Don Mills Builders ...............................17 Friddle & Company .............................16 Johnson & Lee ....................................16
Naylor Custom Homes .......................17 R&K Custom Homes ..........................16 Ray Bullins Construction .....................16 TM Construction Services ....................28
Furniture Medic ...................................28 House of Stars ....................................21 Old School Home Repair .....................27 ProStone..............................................14
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Oak Ridge Chiropractic ........................4 Summerfield Family Chiropractic ........14
CHURCHES Faith Baptist Tabernacle .......................6 Moravia Moravian Church ..................10 Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church ..........23
DENTIST / ORTHODONTICS Beth Borden, DDS ..............................26 DeVaney Dentistry .............................. 11 Mitchell & Bartlett Orthodontics ...........8
FUNERAL SERVICES Forbis & Dick – Brooke Chapel .............7
HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES A & B Cleaning ...................................27 BEK Paint Company ............................28
Attorney Bill Barbour ..........................18 Law Office of Susan Greeson .............21 Scott Tippett Law ...............................23
MEDICAL CARE Bethany Medical Center .....................20 Carolina Priority Care ...........................2 Cone Health – MedCenter ..................21 Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge ............22 LeBauer Healthcare ...........................26 Novant Health ....................................25 Novant Northwest Family Medicine .....10
MISCELLANEOUS Stokesdale Christmas Parade ................6
MORTGAGE / INVESTMENTS Black Oak Wealth Management..........21
PET SERVICES & PRODUCTS Northwest Animal Hospital ..................24 Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital ..............7 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........21
REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty ............................30 Berkshire Hathaway – Yost & Little .....19 Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams ..........20 Dede Cunningham, Keller Williams ....30 Jason Smith, Smith Marketing ............16 Jill Oakley, Tyler, Redhead & McAlister 20 Johnnye & Jake Letterman, BHHS ......14 KERBAPPEALS – Gail Kerber .............30 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway .......30
RETAIL BiRite Food Center ...............................5 Cole Pottery ..........................................3 Maisy Daisy Florist ..............................21 Midtown Furniture ..............................32 Moravia Moravian Dewey’s Store ..........9
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