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April 24 - 30, 2015 ...continued on p. 5 ...continued on p. 19 bringing the local news home to northwest Guilford County since 1996 www.nwobserver.com Spring Parade of Homes, April 25-26, May 2-3 by ANNETTE JOYCE Spring is in the air, and with it comes the 2015 Spring Parade of Homes. Scheduled for two weekends – April 25-26 and May 2-3, the annual event sponsored by the Greensboro Builders Association gives attendees the oppor- tunity to get an inside look at the area’s newest homes for sale. This year’s event features 50 homes in Guilford County, more than half of which are located in the growing northwest area. New this year, GBA has partnered with the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem, whose members will open another nearly two dozen homes in Forsyth County. Much different than your typical Realtor open house, Parade of Homes is designed to be of interest to a wide range of people and is not specifically targeted to current homebuyers. “The annual Parade of Homes provides an opportunity for consumers looking to build or buy a new home, or just interested in seeing the latest in home design trends and amenities, to see a variety of homes and communities, as well as meet and talk with area build- ers, designers and suppliers,” says Cheryl Collins, GBA’s executive officer. “It’s a very comfortable and casual event.” Don Mills, chairman of the Parade of Homes committee and owner of Don IN THIS ISSUE News in brief.................................... 3 Your Questions ................................ 4 Oak Ridge Elementary turns 90 .... 6 NWHS presents ‘Pippin’ musical.... 8 Business Notes ................................ 9 Bits & Pieces .................................... 9 Summerfield Town Council .......... 10 Crime/Incident Report ................. 18 High School Sports ....................... 21 Student Profiles ............................. 22 Community Calendar .................. 23 Letters/Opinions ........................... 24 Grins & Gripes ............................... 24 Classifieds ..................................... 26 Index of Advertisers ..................... 31 NWO on the go! ............................ 32 Photo provided by Greensboro Builders Association Built by R&K Custom Homes, this Parade home is located in Apple Grove. Community Day, May 2 by GERRI HUNT STOKESDALE – The Town of Stokesdale will host Community Day at Town Hall on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Individuals, organizations and businesses are invited to participate and sell their wares or share their information. “Come out, set up a table and show us what you’ve got,” said Councilman Frank Bruno, who is spearheading the event. “It’s like a big community yard sale.” Ten vendors had signed up as of April 20, and Bruno hopes more will come forward and fill up half of Town Hall’s parking lot. Stokesdale Library, which is located inside of Town Hall, will hold a book sale, and a bounce house for children will be set up outside. Woodmen of the World will offer free hotdogs and snacks, and a canned food drive will benefit Stokesdale’s Good Sa- maritan Ministries. The Stokesdale Community Photo by Angie Linn Garrett Linn enjoys some ice cream during Northern Elementary School’s Science Night. See more photos on page 12. Family Science Night
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Spring Parade of Homes, April 25-26, May 2-3by ANNETTE JOYCE
Spring is in the air, and with it comes the 2015 Spring Parade of Homes. Scheduled for two weekends – April 25-26 and May 2-3, the annual event sponsored by the Greensboro Builders Association gives attendees the oppor-tunity to get an inside look at the area’s newest homes for sale.
This year’s event features 50 homes in Guilford County, more than half of which are located in the growing northwest area. New this year, GBA has partnered with the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem, whose members will open another nearly two dozen homes in Forsyth County.
Much different than your typical Realtor open house, Parade of Homes is designed to be of interest to a wide range of people and is not specifically targeted to current homebuyers.
“The annual Parade of Homes provides an opportunity for consumers looking to build or buy a new home, or just interested in seeing the latest in home design trends and amenities, to see a variety of homes and communities, as well as meet and talk with area build-ers, designers and suppliers,” says Cheryl Collins, GBA’s executive officer. “It’s a very comfortable and casual event.”
Don Mills, chairman of the Parade of Homes committee and owner of Don IN THIS ISSUE
News in brief .................................... 3Your Questions ................................ 4Oak Ridge Elementary turns 90 .... 6NWHS presents ‘Pippin’ musical .... 8Business Notes ................................ 9Bits & Pieces .................................... 9Summerfi eld Town Council .......... 10Crime/Incident Report ................. 18High School Sports ....................... 21Student Profi les ............................. 22Community Calendar .................. 23Letters/Opinions ........................... 24Grins & Gripes ............................... 24Classifi eds ..................................... 26Index of Advertisers ..................... 31NWO on the go! ............................ 32
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Built by R&K Custom Homes, this Parade home is located in Apple Grove.
Community Day, May 2by GERRI HUNT
STOKESDALE – The Town of Stokesdale will host Community Day at Town Hall on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Individuals, organizations and businesses are invited to participate and sell their wares or share their information.
“Come out, set up a table and show us what you’ve got,” said Councilman Frank Bruno, who is spearheading the event. “It’s like a big community yard sale.”
Ten vendors had signed up
as of April 20, and Bruno hopes more will come forward and fill up half of Town Hall’s parking lot.
Stokesdale Library, which is located inside of Town Hall, will hold a book sale, and a bounce house for children will be set up outside.
Woodmen of the World will offer free hotdogs and snacks, and a canned food drive will benefit Stokesdale’s Good Sa-maritan Ministries.
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Northwest, Northern high schools recognized nationallyGUILFORD COUNTY – Two local high schools were among 15 in Guilford County to earn major national rec-ognition by making the Washington Post’s list of “America’s Most Chal-lenging High Schools.”
The rankings put the schools in the top 11 percent in the entire country; three Guilford County schools were ranked in the top 10 in North Caro-lina, and one school made the news-paper’s “Public Elite List.”
The schools making the list (in state ranking order) are: Page High (5), Grimsley High (7), Weaver Academy (8), Northwest High (12), Northern High (14), Penn-Griffin School for the Arts (15), High Point Central High (19), Southwest High (23), Ragsdale High (26), Western High (32), Smith High (36), Academy at Smith (39), Southeast High (42), Southern High (45) and
Dudley High (47).
Rankings are determined by the number of Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) tests given at the school each year compared to the number of seniors who graduated in May or June. The list identifies schools that have done the best job persuad-ing academically average students to take college-level courses and tests.
“AP, IB and AICE are important because they give average students a chance to experience the trauma of heavy college reading lists and long, analytical college examinations,” Post reporter Jay Mathews explained in the article. “Research has found that even low-performing students who got a 2 (not passing) on an AP test did sig-nificantly better in college than similar students who did not take AP (classes).”
Newly aligned Brookbank Road slated for completion this year SUMMERFIELD – As the I-73 connector makes its way from N.C. 68 to U.S. 220, Brookbank Road is undergoing signifi-cant changes.
“Part of Brookbank is being moved to the north, and a bridge will be built over I-73,” said NCDOT Resident Engi-neer Brian Smith.
Part of the old Brookbank will re-main, and part will be removed.
“Some driveways will be extended, and some will be shortened, depending on what side of the road you’re on,” said
Smith. “Everyone will be reconnected or have access in some way.”
Smith said DOT hopes to have work on Brookbank Road completed this year, as construction on the I-73 connector works its way north from N.C. 68 to U.S. 220.
He said while the bridge over the connector will be completed, crews will still be working on I-73, which will run underneath it.
“There’s still utility stuff in the way
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“Although the park’s primary operat-ing hours are from dawn to dusk, we do have events that end after dark and people who walk and run before dawn,” Oakley said. “Also, park staff may be out after dark or before dawn opening bath-rooms, cleaning, etc.”
Can the sign ordinance in Oak Ridge be legally amended to prohibit the roadside display of
campaign posters? To their credit, Town Council candidates in Oak Ridge volun-
tarily agreed not to display campaign signs during the last election, as they were considered an eyesore. Moreover, informed voters do not make decisions based on posters.
Oak Ridge Town Planner Bill Bruce said the town cannot amend its sign ordinance to
prohibit the roadside display of campaign signs, as the signs are explicitly permitted by state statute. Before placing the signs, however, the candidate must have the permission of the property owner who fronts the right-of-way.
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Choir will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win an outbuilding from House of Stars on May 24.
“My goal was that since we have Town Hall and the town park, let’s do a big event and get business owners set up to let people know what businesses are in the area,” said Bruno. “It’s a way to get townspeople out there and find out what’s going on in the community.
“Hopefully it will be a nice sunny day,
but May 9 is the rain date,” he said.
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Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Par-due Road in Stokesdale, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info or to reserve a table to showcase your business or organization, call (336) 643-4011 or visit www.stokesdale.org and click on News and Notices.
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in certain places and other things hold-ing up the contractors so they can’t work yet. They are dependent on the utility companies to get it out of the way – it’s nothing they can really con-trol,” said Smith.
One piece of the puzzle that has been put in place, however, is a pedes-trian culvert north of Brookbank Road, enabling Summerfield’s proposed trail
system to safely cross I-73 via a tunnel.
“It will be at ground level, and we’ll put dirt on top of it. The road will be higher,” said Smith. “The tunnel is a little bit higher than the creek so water won’t run into it.”
The tunnel cannot be seen from Brookbank, and presently is only ac-cessible through private property which DOT has permission to enter.
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A pedestrian tunnel is already in place just north of Brookbank Road, allowing the pro-posed Summerfi eld trail system to safely cross underneath I-73.
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Its sturdy brick walls still stand after nine decades, with a shining, newer edifice adjoining. The comfortable, old white-columned facade is a silent sentinel, watching over the intersection of Linville Road and N.C. 150.
Oak Ridge Elementary School, where countless youngsters have passed over its threshold, is soon to celebrate its 90th birthday! Of the familiar landmark birthed in 1925, the familiar saying, “If those walls could talk” is surely in order.
The first one-room school, further west, was established on a land parcel ac-quired for the sum of $20! Later, another two-classroom building was erected near the Linville Road/N.C. 150 intersection.
In 1925 the larger school was built to accommodate the growing number of area students, with Mrs. Notra Johnson as its first principal. Oak Ridge native Richard Watkins, 85, clearly recalls when he was a boy and his dad, Nathaniel “Nappy” Watkins, was the school custodian; Mrs. Johnson sent young Richard pencils and lined tablet paper to practice writing his alphabet before entering school. Watkins would later follow in his dad’s footsteps, serving as capable custodian plus school bus driver for almost 20 years.
Bib overalls, sunbonnets and bare feet were the norm for girls and boys attending the first rustic little schoolhouse. With six classrooms, an auditorium and a stage, the more modern facility became the hub of local social activity as well as a well-structured place of learning.
A favorite tale about Mrs. Johnson, who was also the teacher of a third-grade class, is of the day her lunch basket (cov-
ered by a cloth) was placed on one of the steam radiators to keep warm. As she was retrieving her food, her students suddenly heard a wild shriek. Seems the lady had grasped what appeared to be a string, but turned out to be a mouse tail! The frightened rodent quickly exited, and so did the fashionably dressed Notra Johnson – screaming all the way down the hall.
Patty Potts recalls her days as cafeteria manager in the ‘70’s, when the Oak Ridge Easter Horse Show and Fiddler’s Convention were held at the school. Potts supervised the making of countless chicken pies to sell and serve during the annual event. Ladies of the community donated the cooked fowls and the pies were prepared in the school kitchen.
Potts would go on to the job of teach-er’s assistant in several classes before retiring after 32 years.
Another cafeteria supervisor, Linda Hutson, says rewards of her job were the love, appreciation and caring the children expressed – and especially the hugs!
When a committee was formed to preserve the initial brick edifice, a plan emerged to remodel the old structure – and that’s when our aging lady underwent a transformation into what is today a spa-cious media center.
Original, gleaming flooring remains, with a portion housing a community
museum. Antique desks, books and other donated relics of the past are indicative of life as lived long ago in Oak Ridge. When entering the double doors of the old building, surviving dark areas on the floor are marks left by children’s wet feet moving on rainy days from the porch to the entryway.
Not many ORE alumni have forgotten the fire department building that sat close by for decades. The deafening noise of the siren when there was a fire call frequently halted classes while causing many a young eardrum to vibrate. Dur-ing spring and fall firemen’s barbeques, pungent odors of cooking sauce pleas-antly tickled the nostrils of teachers and students alike!
Over the years, obvious changes have come to Oak Ridge Elementary School, but there are those who recall with warmth the simpler times. Dr. Doris Henderson, a former principal, reminisces about her tenure there.
“It was wonderful in that small school how the parents, students, teachers and community worked together for the betterment of the children’s education,” Henderson said.
Ann Raker, who taught at the school for 26 years, echoes that sentiment.
“It was a good and rewarding expe-
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Oak Ridge Elementary School was built in 1925 to serve more local students.
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such as the tattooed girl and the “snake” charmer (Cock-man said there are no live animals, “though the kids really have tried to change my mind!”), and the fortune teller.
Besides singing together, the students seem most excited about engaging in a battle of sword fighting (the swords are wooden, but I was assured they still hurt if you get smacked with one!).
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Performances April 23, 24 and 25 in Northwest High School’s auditorium by PATTI STOKESNORTHWEST GUILFORD HIGH – Performed by a traveling circus, “Pippin” is filled with acrobatics, slapstick humor – a murder – and a quest for the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. As Northwest High School’s Cultural Arts Department puts the finishing touches on this Tony Award-winning musical which has recently been revived on Broadway, students are both excited and confident that their upcoming performance will bring the crowd to its feet.
The musical centers around Pippin, the eldest son of King Charlemagne. After becoming a soldier in his father’s army, Pippin finds war appalling, so he leaves the world of intellect and luxury to set off on a quest to discover his purpose in life.
The leading role of Pippin is played by senior Daniel Morrison, who said the musical’s plot especially reso-nates with many of the seniors on the cast, who will soon graduate from high school and go out into the world to “do real life things.”
“We only do a musical every other year, so we go all out,” said NWHS theatre teacher and “Pippin” direc-tor, Abby Cockman. “This musical stars so many of our award-winning theatre and chorus students as well as some new performers!
“The show calls on the students to really showcase
their voices, acting skills, and emotional expression through their movement and dancing,” Cockman contin-ued. “The recent revival of ‘Pippin’ on Broadway set the play at a circus, and it truly is the best fit for the show.”
The students have learned many new skills for their roles in the imaginative traveling circus – for example, Bree Brooks has learned to team juggle, Allison Davis will ride a unicycle and Holli Benfield will juggle devil sticks.
Nick Sherbine is also experiencing a first – he’ll play the role of the Bearded Lady.
“It’s the first time I’ve played a different gender … the role is kind of ‘show-girly,’ but it’s fun,” Nick said.
As a member of the color guard, Christie Doyle is used to performing, but this is her first theatre production.
“Ms. Cockman said, ‘You can spin a flag, right?’” Christie recalled with a smile. “I said ‘yes.’ My biggest fear is heights, so what did she do? She stuck me way up high, spinning a flag in a very tiny space – while singing and acting!”
And then there is normally soft-spoken Carrie Gra-ham, who plays the role of a town crier, so had to learn to yell (I got a sampling, and she’s going to do just fine).
Weston Crutchfield had never heard of “Pippin” before he was recruited to play Lewis, the Strong Man.
“I have acted, danced and sung before, just not all together,” Weston noted.
Mariah Glynn will play Berthe, a role that requires her to pogo with no hands.
There is also the presence of the “freak” characters
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A tormented Pippin (played by Daniel Morrison) shows compassion for his friend Theo (played by Julio Lingao) by praying for Theo’s pet duck to heal.
‘Pippin,’ a coming-of-age musical
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While this dream has been many years in the making, Sutler’s Spirit Co finally received its permit last year to develop gin and rum. It took nearly a year to craft a gin deserving to be “the” Sutler’s Gin.
Sutler’s Spirit Co exists to create locally-made, high-quality craft spirits of which the community can be proud.
“We are the first legal distillery in the Triad in over 200 years! But most impor-tantly, it’s the love of the craft that drives us rather than the almighty dollar,” says owner Scot Sanborn, a Summerfield
resident. “I’m truly just a man following his passion and his dream.”
Sanborn’s business philosophy is to “Do what you love, and pay it forward. I hope that by following my dream, I may one day be able to open the door for others to follow theirs.”
The Citadel military college alumnus and his wife have been married for almost 10 years.
“She has contributed and sacrificed so much to help make this dream happen,” he says. “While we don’t have children (yet), our 5-year-old golden doodle, Moose, is a regular at the distillery and has gar-nered quite the fan following.”
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OAK RIDGE – The semi-annual “Keep It Local” art show will be held on Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stealing Crow Farm. More than 20 local artists will show-case their work in a festival-style setting that supports the “buy local” philosophy. Live music by local bluegrass/rock band, The
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SUMMERFIELD town council
April 14 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTSas reported by PATTI STOKES
NEXT MEETINGTuesday, May 12 • 6:30pmSummerfield Community Center
Mayor Tim Sessoms called the month-ly meeting to order; Linda Southard led the opening prayer, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting agenda was unanimously adopted.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Town Manager Scott Whitaker re-
minded everyone the annual Founders’ Day is scheduled for Friday, May 15, 6 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (parade starts at 10 a.m.). All activi-ties except for the parade will take place at Summerfield Athletic Park on U.S. 220.
Councilwoman Dena Barnes said the Guilford County Prison Farm’s greenhouse is open for sales seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and
customers can purchase flowering and hanging plants, herbs, vegetable plants, cider, jelly, syrup and picnic tables. The greenhouse is located at 7315 Howerton Road, near Gibsonville.
Sessoms said many more volunteers are needed for Founders’ Day. Those willing to volunteer are asked to call Town Hall at (336) 643-8655.
Sessoms also recognized Dena Barnes and BJ Barnes for being the latest recipients of the Long Leaf Pine award, and the state’s first couple to receive the prestigious award. Dena had planned for Gov. Pat McCrory’s presentation of the award to BJ on March 30 to be a surprise for her husband, and was unaware that she was also going to be a recipient.
“When he (the governor) announced there were a ‘couple of people’ he was going to be presenting the award to, Dena was wondering who else was also going to get it. It was an unbelievable surprise to both of them, and more than a surprise is how worthy they both are,” Sessoms said.
PUBLIC COMMENTS Cheri Pikett passed out a sheet
with cost estimates for extending the A&Y Greenway from a pedestrian tun-nel under U.S. 220 to Summerfield Community Park. The estimates were included in the A&Y Greenway Feasi-bility Study conducted by Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department in 2012 (to view the 189-page study, visit www.Greensboro-nc.gov and type “A&Y Greenway” in the Search bar).
Pickett referenced Section B of the study (page 76), which showed cost estimates of $3 million for a 4.3-mile as-phalt trail, 10 feet wide, from U.S. 220 to the community park; in addition, a list of optional amenities was estimated at almost $2 million.
“In the past, I had said something about it being $1 million a mile and was told it wouldn’t be that much. I just wanted you to see where I got that from,” Pikett said.
Pikett suggested the town could bet-ter use the money on helping those in need, such as supporting Summerfield United Methodist’s Sonshine Room, versus spending it on a trail.
Dwayne Crawford asked if the town was serving its citizens or serving the town. Regarding the budget, which includes funding for expanding the ball fields, Crawford asked, “So, we’re going to expand the fields for people of Sum-merfield who already aren’t using them? The Mountains-to-Sea Trail – that’s a long way and it’s just crossing through? Whose interest does it serve? The more we build, the more the government needs and the more people we hire …”
COMMITTEE REPORTSHistorical. Committee chair Linda Southard said plans are coming to-
gether for the history tent at Founders’ Day and several groups have already committed to participating in the com-mittee’s tent.
Public Safety. Committee member Dwayne Crawford said drivers need to be educated to pull over when they see an emergency vehicle with its lights on; at its recent meeting, the committee dis-cussed the status of U.S. 220 construc-tion, which is scheduled to be completed December 2016. Last, the committee voted to have its meetings recorded.
Trails and Open Space. Chair Jane Doggett said the committee is working on plans for Founders’ Day, and they hope to have many people come by their tent to talk about trails and look at maps of the proposed trail route. The committee had a meeting planned for April 22.
Founders’ Day. Whitaker referred every-one to a Founders’ Day ad running in the Northwest Observer. The committee needs more vendors, sponsors, parade entrants and volunteers.
Vineyards Trail. Whitaker referenced the discussion at the March council meeting, in which representatives from The Vineyards attended and asked the council to consider assisting with the Vineyards Trail maintenance costs, since many people from outside the commu-nity use the trail and it’s advertised as part of a public, town-wide trail system.
The Vineyards HOA has received two quotes for trail repairs so far, one for $30,000 and the other for $24,000.
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Summerfield resident Billy Tesh, whose company has done work on the trail in the past, feels there may be alternatives that are just as effective in preventing ero-sion, but much less costly.
After further discussion, the council directed Whitaker to get three estimates for trail repairs, independent from those The Vineyards’ HOA has already received, before finalizing how much the town will contribute.
Rhondan Road. The town is one of five property owners on an unpaved seg-ment of this road, which runs between Summerfield Road and U.S. 220. Bobby Norris, a district engineer with DOT, was present at the council meeting at Whitaker’s request.
Before DOT paves the unpaved seg-ment of Rhondan Road, all five property owners must be in agreement; however, one of the five property owners does not want to give up any road frontage for a right-of-way.
Norris explained Rhondan Road is one of 18 roads that have been on a backlog in District 7 and the local DOT office hopes to pave them while funds are still available (due to changes in how NCDOT funds are disbursed, district funds will soon be combined into a state-wide fund, at which time unpaved roads in the district will have to compete for funding with all the unpaved roads in the state, of which there are about 5,000).
Since funds allocated for paving proj-ects cannot be used to purchase right-of-ways, an alternative for the four Rhondan Road property owners who want to have the road to their property paved is to post a bond of $2,500, after which DOT could condemn the portion of the fifth owner’s property needed for the right-of-way (which will include a shoulder, drainage ditches, concrete pipes under the driveways and room for DOT’s snow plows to push the snow off the road).
Whitaker said the project would not only involve paving, but road improve-ments, which would increase the property values of Rhondan Road property owners.
Council discussed whether the town
should go ahead and pay the entire $2,500 to post the bond so the process will move forward more quickly and while District 7 funds are available, or to split the bond money with the other three property owners.
5 0 to commit $625 as the town’s share of the $2,500 needed to post a bond. Per Norris’ recommenda-tion, the four property owners will first offer the $2,500 to the fifth, declining owner, to purchase the portion of their land needed for the right-of-way; if the owner accepts, the condemnation pro-cess will not be necessary.
Norris explained that if the declining owner’s property is condemned, how-ever, DOT would not be taking the land, rather acquiring the square footage needed for a right-of-way which would enable it to do what is necessary to maintain the paved road.
ABC Board appointment. A representa-tive of the town is needed to serve on the board; Barnes volunteered to serve until another volunteer is found. The ABC Board would like to have someone with financial expertise; applicants for the finance committee will be con-tacted, since several qualified citizens applied to serve on the committee and there was only one opening.
The ABC Board meets monthly in downtown Greensboro.
RFQ subcommittee. Whitaker said a subcommittee hopes to advertise Requests for Qualifications for a firm to design the trail route and hopes to have proposals back by May 29, go through the interview process by mid-June and bring recommendations back to council at the July meeting.
Brookbank Road property. Whitaker said the potential trail corridor has been mapped out and at this point, it is a “matter of working out the details.” (At the March meeting, Whitaker explained the town had been discussing in closed sessions the sale of three town-owned tracts along Brookbank Road and developer David Couch had offered to
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Meet Mark Hepler, PA-C“As a resident of Summerfield, I enjoy the fact that I can help my neighbors and friends stay healthy. Helping my patients find the right balance of healthcare and smart daily living is important. On a personal note, I’m married and have three children and a dog. I enjoy spending my spare time with my family, hiking and taking part in outdoor activities. ”
purchase the property; the town placed a condition on the property sale that it can buy back specific areas for future trail use at the current selling price.)
Athletic park. Whitaker said the town partially fenced the area around the retention pond at the athletic park about a year and a half ago; however, recently a 5-year-old had followed some older children back to the retention pond area and the child’s parent was concerned about the potential for someone to fall into the pond.
“The fencing is only on the side where you would think somebody might wander;
he went around the long way to get there,” said Whitaker. “We hadn’t put any fencing on the other side of the pond because it was such an improbable access area.”
After discussion, the council agreed it would be wise to have a fence installed around the entire area of the retention pond and asked Whitaker to get quotes.
COUNCIL/MAYOR BUSINESS 5 0 to change the May 26 spe-cial-called council meeting to Thursday, May 28, at the request of Mike Adams, who can’t attend on May 26. This is the
“big” budget presentation meeting.
Proclamations were read to recog-nize April 12-18 as National Volunteer Week and Certified Public Accountants’ Week; May 3-9 as Municipal Clerks’ Week; and a National Day of Prayer on the first Thursday in May.
Reports, updates and comments. Since Steve Buisson, president of The Vineyards’ HOA, had arrived at the meeting at this
point, Sessoms asked Whitaker to update him on the earlier discussion about the town helping cover some of the Vineyard Trail maintenance and repair expenses. On behalf of the HOA, Buisson said he appre-ciated the town’s help with the matter.
Following a closed session from 8 to 8:50 p.m. to discuss an employee review and a property issue, the meeting was adjourned.
Science is everywhere we look, hap-pening all around us, all the time. And on Thursday night, April 16, it was happening at Northern Elementary School during Family Science Night, hosted by staff and PTA. After enjoying meals from local food trucks, everyone explored booths featuring geological, physical and biological sciences.
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Brandie Ehrman brought her son Isaac to learn more about science.
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Northern Elementary teacher Nancy Wil-liams and her sons, Mason and Brett, wait for a meal at a food truck.
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in 15-acre stocked lake. 30 minutes from the airport.Nancy Hess 336-215-1820
6002 Crystal Spring Court $275,000 Web ID 751902
Northwest schools. 4 bed / 2.1 bath cul-de-sac home. Main level master, walk-in closets. Updated granite/tile kitchen. Den with fireplace, vaulted ceiling. Greatroom along entire back. Open floorplan. Neighborhood pool/tennis/playground.
Chandra Tippett 336-749-7977
3309 Cardinal Ridge $209,500 Web ID 752612
Gracious, open one-level with privacy in Cardinal. Private fenced yard. 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom. Cathedral master
suite with bath, office. Gas & air, deck, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors. New roof & exterior trim paint.
Deryle Peaslee-Wood 336-601-4765
5304 Ashbey Lane $368,900 Web ID 733453
4 bed / 4 updated baths. Move-in ready. Master and in-law suites. Main level office with french doors. Updated kitchen,
granite, stainless appliances, double oven, huge pantry. Garage has floored upper level for storage or man cave.
Nancy Hess 336-215-1820
6999 Haw View Court $417,500 Web ID 715564
Traditional 2-story home on private, large lot. Soaring foyer, formal living and dining. Office with closet and bath. French doors, country kitchen, breakfast area, family room, window-lined, huge master with sitting and bath. Bonus.
Jane Cohen 336-681-4502
7900 Hoskins Ridge Drive $815,000 Web ID 731822
Fabulous 5 bedroom, 4.1 bathroom home. Grand, central chef ’s kitchen with one of the home’s
2 fireplaces. Grand main level master suite with spa bath. On 6.41-acres.
Tom Chitty 336-420-2836
7083 Lanier $450,000 Web ID 732788
3 bed / 3.1 bath beautiful lakeside custom home. Amazing views from almost every room. Kitchen with granite counters, double ovens, island, large breakfast. Main level master
with vaulted ceiling, great spa bath. 2nd level bonus room.Kim Wilson 336-662-7805
5906 Autumn Gate Drive $549,900 Web ID 732187
Completely renovated home in Oak Ridge with the very best in features, amenities, and design. Sellers meticulously
updated every inch inside and out. 2-story entry with curved stairs. Perfect floorplan for entertaining and family.
Kay Tolbert 336-202-1809
3809 Summit Lakes Drive $399,900 Web ID 728755
All brick 4 bed / 3.1 bath in country setting. Spacious rooms for entertaining. Main level master, en suite bed upper. Kitchen with 46” cabinets, stainless appliances, tile, walk-in pantry. Tankless water heater, generator, sprinklers, invisible fence.
Waban Carter 336-601-6363
6190 Moores Creek Drive $359,000 Web ID 732213
Georgian transitional home in incredible setting. Open floor plan with kitchen/breakfast/greatroom combo. Large brick
fireplace, rear stairs to bonus (great office or play room). Screen porch overlooks peaceful lot with meandering stream.
Johnnye Letterman 336-601-6012
5402 Westfield Drive $2,900,000 Web ID 718499
This artistic home has over 11,000sf on 4 levels. Elevator, 3 stairs, 8 stone fireplaces, 2 gourmet kitchens, 7 baths,
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Ann Hardee 336-327-8440
6977 Kellam Ridge Drive $445,000 Web ID 717435
Old world charm adorns this custom masterpiece, combining luxury, elegance, and entertainment space. Gourmet
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Tom Heslin 336-456-0810
6261 Lake Brandt $1,195,000 Web ID 718391
Great opportunity to own this beautiful Kris Spence design. Fully-operational, 18 hole, par 3 golf course. Resident
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5805 Mashoes Court $1,495,000 Web ID 714478
Vacation home everyday. Lake view, quality construction and handicap accessible with elevator. Main level master, great open floorplan, lower level home theatre. Outdoor
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611 Mashie Drive $448,000 Web ID 724907
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6303 Poplar Forest Drive $659,900 Web ID 718974
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8607 Cedar Hollow $1,799,000 Web ID 672530
Enjoy panoramic lake views from most rooms of this Italian-style villa resting on a private 3.9-acre lot in
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Sveta Krylova 336-254-3379
5525 Osceola Ossipee Road $285,000 Web ID 696265
12.95-acre log home with 3 bed / 3 bath. New heat pump/AC, water heater, and brand new, emergency generator-
automatically turns on when power cut to home. Must see this unique home. Motivated Seller.
George Greenway 336-387-2151
5807 Willow Way Court $489,900 Web ID 729712
Custom brick home with inviting front porch on cul-de-sac. Previous builder’s personal home with heavy moldings/trimwork, hardwoods. 3-car garage. Main level master
with tray ceiling & deluxe bath. Gas fireplace in family room.Melissa Greer 336-337-5233
6604 Alley $530,000 Web ID 703461
All brick with custom details. Bosch double ovens, cooktop, granite, huge pantry, large center island. Greatroom with vaulted ceilings and skylights. 10’ ceilings on main, 9’ up.
Master on main plus another bedroom with full bath.Margie Massey 336-339-8912
6341 Poplar Forest Drive $719,810 Web ID 732432
Open floorplan. Chef ’s kitchen with stainless appliances, walk-in pantry. Fireplaces in great room, office. Main level master, spacious rooms, excellent storage. Full unfinished basement. Sunroom, porches, patios. Bonus on 2nd level.
Joyce Norris 336-327-3650
4910 Golden Acres Road $294,900 Web ID 733367
3 bed / 3 bath fantastic log home in Oak Ridge. New main level master with awesome bath, sky lights, sitting. Updated
kitchen (all appliances to remain) with breakfast. Formal dining, utility room. Full walkout basement with workshop.
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7002 Mustang Court $639,000 Web ID 732815
Picturesque retreat nestled on 2-acre wooded lot. Custom- built by Wolfe Homes. Natural light, soaring ceilings. Open
floorplan is comfortable to live and entertain in. Chef ’s kitchen with new stainless appliances. Main level master.
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6177 Old Ironworks Road $465,000 Web ID 725520
Brick transitional in popular Ridgewood. Double stairs and all the room a family needs. Screen porch overlooks large level rear yard. Open first floorplan, large main level master
with fireplace. Computer nook or 2nd office off of kitchen.Nancy Hess 336-215-1820
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pieces of artwork are hidden within a roped-off area of the yard; people who donate either six cans of food or $5 are allowed to go into the area to find one piece of hidden small artwork.
“I feel gratified that I can give this opportunity to my fellow artists,” said Oak Ridge artist Leanne Pizio, who founded the event and has hosted it for 18 years. “This bi-annual event brings
together a variety of artistic media and gives these artists a chance to sell their works to our community.”
want to go? Keep it Localart show will be held Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stealing Crow Farm, 2409 Oak Ridge Road. Rain date is Sunday, April 26, same time and location. For more info, contact Pizio at (336) 337-6493 or [email protected].
The 19th annual Summerfield Founders’ Day festival will be held Friday, May 15, 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday,May 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sum-merfield Athletic Park at 5200 U.S. 220 North (the parade, which will take place on May 16 at 10 a.m., will run along Summerfield Road).
Founders’ Day sponsors, parade participants and volunteers are needed. Visit www.summerfieldgov.com and select “Founders’ Day” under Town News on the right-hand side of the homepage for more information or to download sponsor and parade participation forms, or email [email protected].
Fitness and Fun at NGHSPhotos by L.A. Logan
Northern Guilford High School teacher Karen Lowe-Bumper (left) leads a Zumba session dur-ing the school’s Fitness and Fun Day on April 18. The event also offered biometric screenings and information on alternative eating choices. In addition, a prescription drug drop-off site was set up. Organizers of the event (below) include NGHS school resource offi cer W.D. Jones, PTSA President Kim Derrick, Asst. Principal Janiese McKenzie, PTSA Advocacy chair Kelly Pryzwansky, and Guilford County Alcohol and Drug Services consultant Carlos Dagnesses.
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day, April 30, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium, 7101 Spencer Dixon Road, Greensboro.
A panel of area leaders from the athletic, business and medical fields will gather to discuss how today’s social media usage can last a lifetime.
For more information on the panel discussion, call NGHS at (336) 643-8449.
‘True Colors’ 5K to benefi t 7 charitiesNGHS yearbook staff presents inaugural charity walk/run
The Northern Guilford High School yearbook staff will host a charity walk/run on Saturday, May 2, inspired by their yearbook’s theme, “True Colors.”
Proceeds will be disbursed among seven charities, with participants select-ing the charity of their choice. Each charity is assigned a color, and near the end of the race a corresponding colored powder will be tossed at participants.
Sponsorships are available for a mini-
mum of $100, with proceeds going to the sponsor’s choice from the seven charities.
Registration through May 1 is $45, and $50 the day of the event, from 8 to 9 a.m. Runners will take off from the starting line at 9:30 a.m., and walkers at 9:35 a.m.
Visit http://nghs.gcsnc.com/ and look for the registration form under School News in the center of the homepage. Forms are also available at the school, 7101 Spencer Dixon Road, Greensboro. For more info on dona-tions or sponsorships, email Traci Latta at [email protected].
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Marcie Laird, a student in Beth Herrick’s art class at Northwest High School, is joined by Congressman Mark Walker after she was presented a Congressional Arts Award and won third place for her ballerina drawing. Walker held a special reception for local students, which was attended by Greensboro watercolor artist William Mangum. A video of the event can be seen at Facebook.com/RepMarkWalker.
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District 1 Sheriff’s Offi cehas recently responded to the following incidentsin northwest Guilford County ...
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ASSAULTApril 15 | An 18-year-old Northwest High School student was arrested and charged with assault and battery on a 17-year-old student and suspended from school for the incident, which occurred during class.
BREAKING AND ENTERINGApril 16 | A resident of N.C. 68 in Stokesdale reported an unknown suspect entered the victim’s screened porch and removed a black powder rifle and two chainsaws, valued at $880.
BURGLARYApril 14 | The daughter of Beeson Road residents in Oak Ridge reported that someone broke into her parents’ home
between 10:30 and 10:40 a.m. Stolen items include a $1,200 Hewlett Packard Pavilion DV7 laptop, two $400 TVs, a $300 jewelry box, $2,500 gold nugget ring, $500 gold 1954 class ring with a red stone, a $550 .22 caliber pistol and a $50 set of Sony earphones.
April 17 | A resident of N.C. 68 in Stokesdale reported that someone forced entry through his sunroom door between 5:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Stolen items include a $35 Stanley toolbox, $200 worth of Craftsman tools, a $100 Worth May-hem softball bat and a Max softball bag.
April 17 | The owner of an unoccupied home on Summerfield Road in Sum-merfield reported that sometime between
Crime/Incident ReportApril 8-17, someone broke a window in the back of the house. The suspect stole a $3,000 gold diamond ring, $2,000 generator, $100 radio, $200 chair, $20 clock, and five $20 amplifiers.
DAMAGE TO PROPERTYApril 13 | A resident of Phillip Court in Summerfield reported his son broke a $25 wooden shelving unit and a $10 flashlight; the son was arrested and taken before a magistrate.
April 13 | A resident of Hartstone Drive in Colfax reported that a known person broke a $1,500 glass storm door.
April 16 | A resident of Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale reported a known person threw a ceramic flower pot and damaged the deck and siding of her home.
DRUGSApril 15 | After an off-duty Greensboro Police officer observed suspicious activity on Flat Rock Road in Stokesdale, a male resident of the road was arrested and charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver a Schedule I substance (psilo-cybin), intent to sell and deliver a Schedule IV substance (clonazepam), possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. A male Greensboro resident was also charged with possessing, selling and delivery of con-trolled substances.
April 15 | After responding to a reported assault at a residence on Spotswood Road in Summerfield, officers arrested the victim, a resident of Price Mill Road in Summerfield, and charged her with mis-demeanor possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
FALSE PRETENSEApril 16 | A Whitsett resident paid some-one $1,925 to rent a home on Shoeline Road in Stokesdale. When the resident attempted to move into the residence, another family was living there; the per-son who had taken the resident’s money had left the area, and apparently had no authority to represent the property.
FRAUDApril 15 | A resident of Faye Drive in Summerfield, who was the executor of his father’s estate, reported that two checks were stolen from his father’s checkbook. The checks were both written to the same person, for a total of $450, and deposited in the suspect’s account.
IDENTITY THEFTApril 14 | A resident of Deer Run Court in Oak Ridge reported that her tax return was rejected because the Social Security numbers for her and her children had already been used to file a return.April 14 | A resident of Forest Creek Ridge Court in Summerfield reported the IRS notified him that someone had used his Social Security number on a fraudu-lent tax return.April 14 | A resident of Kinsey Drive in Summerfield reported his tax return was rejected when he attempted to file his taxes.April 15 | A resident of Springbirch Drive in Stokesdale reported his tax return was rejected by the IRS when he attempted to file, because his Social Security number had already been used to file a return.April 15 | A resident of Oxmoor Road in Summerfield reported a joint tax return was rejected by the IRS because some-one had already used her husband’s Social Security number on a tax return.
April 16 | When trying to file their taxes online, residents of Cross Hook Court in Summerfield were advised that a return had already been filed with their information.April 16 | When trying to file their taxes online, residents of Misty Meadow Drive in Kernersville were advised that their Social Security numbers had already been used.April 16 | When trying to file her taxes online, a resident of Kelly Lee Court in Stokesdale was advised that her Social Security number had already been used.April 16 | A resident of U.S. 158 in Stokedale reported being advised by her accountant that someone had used her information to file a fraudulent return.
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Mills Homes, says the committee under-stands that a lot of people who attend the event aren’t looking for a new home.
“People come to see new trends and get new ideas for their existing homes. Some come because they may be think-ing about building in the future and want to meet builders and see their work.”
While touring a home, attendees might find paint colors, cabinets or tile work they’d like to duplicate in their own homes. Mills says builders are very willing to share that information and to provide names and numbers for suppli-ers, paint colors, etc.
“Parade is a wonderful place to come to see how paint looks on walls and in different lights,” says Annette Mills, who handles the interior design work for the homes her husband Don builds. “If you want to paint a room, bring your couch cushions or pillow shams to see how the paint will work with your furnishings.”
Speaking of paint colors, there’s a new trend in this year’s Parade homes – gray. But we’re not talking about a drab, muddied color.
“There’s blue gray, green gray, gray with a bit of lavender,” explains Annette Mills.
Susan Mowery, who along with her husband, Paul, owns Building Dimensions based in Oak Ridge, confirms that people are moving away from the shades of cream and tan previously popular.
“The gray tones are very popular right now,” Mowery says.
While there’s been a shift in interior colors, one thing that remains constant is the desire to make the best use of existing space; to that end, Parade builders have worked hard to incorpo-rate innovative ideas.
One way is mingling the indoors and outdoors. At least two Parade builders, Don Mills Homes and R&K Custom Homes, are featuring covered porches with Eze-BreezeTM components. A unique vinyl and screen product,
Eze-Breeze gives the appearance of an open-air space while still providing pro-tection from the outside elements.
“This system turns your porch into a three-season room,” says Kathy Dumas. She and her husband, Rich, own R&K Custom Homes and have three homes in this year’s Parade.
Storage space is also plentiful in this year’s Parade homes.
“People have ‘stuff’ and they need somewhere to put it,” says Annette Mills. “We have lots of walk-in storage, over-sized closets and a big, separate pantry. We like to put storage under the house as well so that you can put your lawn mower and tools there and keep your garage clutter-free. This works well with the space underneath a high deck also.”
While floor plans continue to be open and a master suite on the main is the plan of choice, Bill Sims, director of sales and marketing for locally-owned Windsor Homes, sees growing interest in having a second bedroom on the main level.
“There’s more multi-generational living as parents come to live with adult children and need the bedroom on the main level,” says Sims.
Sims notes that another popular plan for his company offers a master suite on both levels of a two-story home.
Mowery says “the details” are an-other big trend in new construction.
“Particularly in this area, people ap-preciate attention to detail,” she says. “Our home is loaded with very detailed molding and trim work. There is also lots of special tile work.”
Although high ceilings are still popular, they’ve become more dimen-sional. Homes feature loads of coffered, vaulted and tray ceilings. Some are accented with different types of wood, decorative trim or a burst of color.
Thirty different builders are involved in this year’s Parade. Although most of the homes hover around $500,000, Collins says home prices start at $165,400 and go to $749,900.
With homes spread out across the county, GBA has done its best to make
finding the homes as easy as possible. For a map and other information, Col-lins says you can visit the website or pick up a 2015 Parade of Homes magazine at either Harris Teeter or Lowe’s Home Improvement stores. There’s also a mo-bile app, My Home Found.
While directional signs are great indicators of where houses are located, Collins notes that some municipalities such as Oak Ridge strictly enforce their ordinance which prohibits signs in the rights of way, so keeping the Parade map handy is especially advisable.
For innovative home ideas, to learn about the latest trends, meet your future builder or even to find your dream home, don’t miss the Parade of Homes.
Find more Parade home photos atwww.facebook.com/NorthwestObserver.
want to go?GBA’S Spring Parade of Homes
April 25-26 and May 2-31-5 p.m. (admission is free)
www.GreensboroBuilders.org
Forsyth County homes:www.TriadParadeofHomes.com
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Built by Windsor Homes, this Parade
home is located in Kellam’s Creek in the Northern school district.
4329 GRIFFIN’S GATE DRIVELarge open floor plan perfect for entertaining! 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Master bedroom
and 1 bedroom on 1st floor. Porch overlooks golf course.John Hodgin Construction - $499,000
4333 GRIFFIN’S GATE DRIVEElegant open space, 10 foot ceilings, hardwood floors. Master and large bedroom
on 1st floor, covered porch and patio overlooking golf course. Monarch Homes - $547,900
39 CRESWELL MANORTake a break and enjoy the easy life of low maintenance living on the golf course.
Master on main, large sunroom, over 2700 square feet.Koury Corporation - $450,708
2510 DUCK CLUB ROADLarge living spaces. Master suite is entire wing of home on 1st level. 3 bedrooms, bonus up. 1 bedroom has own suite, could be 2nd master. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths.
Allen Hyatt Builder - $595,800
3704 STRATTON HILLS DRIVEBasement home! Plenty of room. Master suite on main level,
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Miller earns All-American statusby L.A. LOGAN
At the an-nual National High School Coaches Association se-nior nationals in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Northwest High School senior wrestler Cary Miller earned All-Ameri-
can status at 220 pounds.
“Finishing at the tournament felt great,” said Miller. “The No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 guys in the nation were wrestling at the tournament, so I had to compete against some great guys.”
The tournament featured wrestlers from Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
“My coach told me that I was going to have to train harder for this tournament than the state tournament to do well,” said Miller. “And that is what I did. We had a month to get ready.
“I practiced every day, lifted hard, and just put a lot of hard work and effort into it. It paid off.”
The recent Appalachian State Universi-ty wrestling signee finished the tournament with a 5-2 record.
Miller said he’s on the road now to becoming an NCAA wrestling champion, while majoring in business marketing.
“Academically it means a lot to me to get a good education,” said Miller. “There are more important things in life than wrestling, and getting my education is one of them. Appalachian is the place for me to do it.”
CRIME/INCIDENT REPORT ...continued from p. 18Miller
THEFTApril 14 | A resident of Brookfield Drive in Stokesdale reported that $160 was stolen from the center console of his vehicle, allegedly while being serviced at a shop on N.C. 68 in Stokesdale. The case was closed when the victim refused to cooperate.April 15 | Lowes Foods on Church Street in northern Greensboro reported that two suspects left the store with $13 worth of
deodorant and feminine products without paying for them.
April 15 | Dollar General on U.S. 220 in Summerfield reported that at 1:05 p.m., a man concealed Hanes T-shirts and box-ers under his shirt. When the store man-ager confronted him, he removed them, placed them on a rack near the front door, and left. A warrant for concealment of goods and larceny was issued for the suspect, a resident of Greensboro.
rience,” Raker said.
Tommy Powers, much-loved cus-todian from the ‘70s until 2002, saw mushrooming growth, school expansion, and installation of numerous mobile classrooms.
“Bud” Blaylock grew up on the property owned by his family – presently the site of the State Employees Credit Union. Now retired, he tells of when he could simply walk across the road to school, sharing thoughts of school-yard swings and other unsophisticated playground equipment he used to enjoy with friends. Blaylock wonders what ever happened to the terra cotta pipes through which youngsters could crawl at recess …
Oak Ridge Elementary has had myriads of benefactors and faithful community support in its 90 years. It is
duly noted that through the effort and determination of the late Mr. Buster Linville, combined with proceeds from the annual horse show, the present gym building became a reality.
History is often written in words, yet some is only recorded in hearts and minds. May today’s children traversing the halls of our cherished school make memories too, leaving, in time, their own legacy to share with future generations to come ….
you’re invited!The Oak Ridge Elementary PTO is host-
ing a 90th anniversary celebration on Tuesday, May 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy student-led tours, historical artifacts and much more! For more info, contact
the school office at (336) 643-8410 or visit www.orespto.com.
ORE’S 90th BIRTHDAY ...continued from p. 6
“Many of the students were previously unfamiliar with the music from ‘Pippin,’ but they have worked very hard to learn it and we have all come to love it! They’re sound-ing better than ever and I can’t wait to hear them perform this weekend,” said Ward.
“The play-within-a-play concept is really challenging, but the students pull it off beautifully,” Cockman said.
I got a sneak peek at a recent re-hearsal and totally agree – this will be a fun show to watch, and one you won’t want to miss!
want to go?“Pippin” performances will be April 23, 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. in Northwest High
School’s auditorium. Admission: Adults, $10; GCS students, $8; and ages 6 and under,
$6. For more info, contact Abby Cockman, director, at [email protected].
PIPPIN ...cont’d from p. 8
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NORTHERN TrackKAMARAN McCLANAHAN, senior
Roles on the team: 4x100 meters, 4x200 meters, 4x400 meters, 100 meters, 200 meters and 400 meters Hometown: Vista, CaliforniaToughest class: AP BiologyExtracurricular activities: Embracing Leadership and Diversity Through Athlet-ics, Beta Club, National Honor Society and varsity football Future plans: Go to college and (hopefully) run track Most admired athlete: Jesse Owens (track and field Olympian athlete) Favorite athletic team: Northern football Favorite food: Tuna sandwichesFavorite band: (Punk rock band) Green DayFavorite movie: “Interstellar” Any siblings? Five Best vacation ever: Cancun, Mexico Years in the northern area: Two and a half Dream job: Astronaut Something not everyone knows about me: “I am afraid of heights but love roller coasters.”Nickname: “Kam”Pre-game ritual: “I just mentally prep myself.”Northern Guilford Track Coach Richard Burton on Kamaran McClanahan: “Kam is the hardest-working sprinter on the team and his work paid off with running faster times and leading our relay teams.”
NORTHWEST TrackKEEGAN CLARY, junior
Role on the team: “I am just one of the top runners. I try to be a leader if I am needed.”
Hometown: Oak Ridge
Toughest class: French
Extracurricular activities: Skiing, ukulele and hiking
Future plans: College and hiking the Ap-palachian Trail
Most admired athlete: (Runner) Steve Prefontaine
Favorite athletic team: UNC Tar Heels
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite band: The Decemberists
Favorite movie: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
Any siblings? “Yes, I have one sibling. He’s my brother, and he may one day be faster than me.”
Best vacation ever: “I went to New York, which was pretty awesome.”
Years in the northwest area: 17 or so
Dream job: Professional ultra-marathon runner
Something not everyone knows about me: “There is not a better shower singer than me.”
Nickname: “Heart Attack”
Pre-game ritual: “I like to eat something sugary. It seems wrong, but it does won-ders.”
Northwest Track Coach Gregg Sipler on Keegan Clary: “Keegan is a tireless worker and good teammate.”
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SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Fire Safety Day | Colfax Fire Department will host
Fire and Life Safety Day on April 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, 2914 Sandy Ridge Road. Fire apparatus will be on display along with a fire safety bounce house and other educational items. Norfolk Southern Railroad representatives will talk about railroad safety. Hot dogs and drinks will be available for a donation. More info: Colfax FD Asst. Chief Roger Frazier, (336) 451-5439 or [email protected].
Pulled Pork Supper | Palestine United Methodist Church will hold a pulled pork BBQ supper on April 25, 5 to 8 p.m. Adult plates are $8, children 12 and under are $5. Takeout is available. Proceeds will benefit UMW Missions. Palestine UMC is located at 2954 El-lisboro Road, Stokesdale. More info: Marie Purgason, (336) 427-3812 or [email protected].
MONDAY, APRIL 27 Blood Drive | Oak Level Baptist Academy National
Honor Society members will sponsor a Red Cross blood drive April 27, 2 to 6:30 p.m., at the Oak Level Church gym, 1569 Oak Level Church Road, Stokesdale. Ap-pointments are recommended but walk-ins are wel-come. More info: (336) 520-0297 or (336) 643-9288.
Viking Vision Raffle | A reverse raffle will take place April 27 at 7 p.m. at the Deep River Event Center, 606 Millwood School Road, Greensboro (off N.C. 68 by I-40). Three hundred raffle tickets will be sold at $100 each. Tickets will be drawn in reverse order with the final ticket winning $10,000. Proceeds will benefit NWHS athletic facilities. More info: NWHS Athletic Director John Hughes, [email protected] or (336) 605-3303.
SATURDAY, MAY 2Backpack Club | A yard sale will be held May 2, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Community Lutheran Church, 4960 U.S. 220 North, Summerfield. Breakfast sand-wiches, BBQ, baked goods and beverages will also be sold. Proceeds will benefit the Backpack Club of Oak Ridge, Summerfield and Stokesdale, and the Good Samaritan Ministries of Stokesdale.
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It is good to give back I am 12 years old and a Boy Scout
from Troop 103, which is located in Summerfield. The reason I am writing to you is an article in the April 10 North-west Observer about the Oak Ridge El-ementary student council and how they were filling shoe boxes for soldiers.
It’s good to give back to those who are doing so much for us. I have learned to appreciate what the military is doing
and has done for us while on Boy Scout trips I have taken, such as visiting the USS Yorktown and the National D-Day Memorial. I also liked seeing what good things students are doing around here.
Thanks again for the interesting article about both students and our military.
Parker StewartSUMMERFIELD
decision concerning our (Stokesdale) de-velopment’s traffic sign issue. His willing-ness to hear all sides and then reach a solution through hard work and reason is to be applauded.
GRIPES to... Law enforcement for
not being at Oak Ridge Elementary in the morning to catch the speeders on Linville Road coming through the intersection.
People (dog owners and their neigh-bors) who don’t understand that inces-sant barking by dogs is usually caused by separation anxiety. I have sympathy for both the dogs and those who have no choice but to listen to their distress.
Sadness, rather than a gripe, that Pappy’s Grill will not be returning to Belews Lake. The grill had the best variety of “lake food,” with good quality, reasonable prices, and great customer service. You’re already missed!
To the April 17-23 issue “taking back our country” griper. Progressives have been sneaking socialism into our republic for decades. Exactly the same way you slid the term in at the end of your gripe.
Lowes Foods for selling the bottled drink “Sweet Baby Jesus.” As a Chris-tian, I find this highly offensive.
The Stokesdale Town Council mem-ber who suggested the town refund your $200 deposit so when you have to hook up it will cost you much more!
Businesses who park their trucks and equipment on streets in Henson Forest. Parking on any streets in Henson Forest is against the law. Safety first!
Drivers who don’t get out of the way for emergency vehicles – and have the gall to honk at those of us who do! Un-less traveling on a divided highway, all vehicles are required to pull over, regard-less of travel direction.
GRINS and GRIPES
GRINS to... The Oak Ridge, Sum-
merfield and Stokesdale fire departments for their quick response to our recent house fire, and special thanks to fire-fighters Rob and Allison for rescuing our sweet Lab, Lady! The house is gone, but we will be back.
Stokesdale fourth-graders and teach-ers for a super-duper trip to the Outer Banks. This school rocks!
The writer who took strong issue with those wanting to “take our country back.” I agree with you. The right-wing-ers who espouse such nonsense need to be taken to task. This is the USA, not pre-war Germany.
The anonymous donor who has given our church several hundred dollars over the past few weeks. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and especially help-ful given recent events.
The fifth-grade teachers at Pearce Elementary for planning an awesome trip to Washington, D.C. Our kids had a great time and made some wonderful memories. We are all so blessed to go to such a fantastic school!
David Waterson of NCDOT for inspecting, evaluating and making a fair
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LETTERS/OPINIONS
Old structures remind us of the pastI wish to thank Deborah Gregson for
taking the time to write about her appre-ciation of those relics of the past which still remain with us (NWO April 17- 23 issue). Her letter was in response to a complaint about the condition of an old home (which is log underneath, more modern siding on top) that sits across from Oak Ridge Elementary School. I understand her love of these visual re-minders of the past. And over the years I have particularly enjoyed driving past this house. It always brings to mind the living which went on inside those walls
that sat so close to a main road.
It seems to me these structures may remind us of our place in time and help us to keep our sense of our own impor-tance in check.
It would be wonderful if these uncel-ebrated structures could be kept from de-teriorating, but I know this is prohibitively expensive for individuals in many cases.
Thank you, Deborah, for saying it beautifully.
Gale AndersonOAK RIDGE
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AUCTION
PUBLIC AUCTION, Carolina Auction House, Saturday, May 2, 2pm, 4801 Com-mercial Plaza St., Winston-Salem, NC, 27104. New furniture, appliances, elec-tronics, & misc. Food available. Carolina Auction House, NCAFL 9833. Contract Auctioneer: Steven Cates NCAL 9074.
EMPLOYMENT
MADISON GENERAL DENTIST is seek-ing energetic, friendly, and competent DA for F/T fl oater position with primary front desk duties and support responsibilities in the back providing chair-side assisting. Must be NC X-Ray certifi ed. Experience in chair-side assisting as a DA required, not just shadowing/10 wk. program. Email resume to [email protected] or fax (336) 548-1038.
CHURCH PIANIST NEEDED. For infor-mation, call (318) 372-5050.
SUBWAY in Stokesdale and Kernersville now hiring part-time daytime, nighttime and w/e help. Apply at mysubwaycareer.com. Must be 17 or older, EOE.
SEEKING HVAC TAB TECHNICIAN. Min-imum 5 years TAB experience; knowledge-able in DDC TAB programs. HVAC Tech-nician certifi cate desirable. Send resume: LTS, Box 627, Oak Ridge, NC 27310.
OPTOMETRIC TECHNICIAN needed Mon-day-Thursday. Must be profi cient in elec-tronic medical records, goal oriented, and professional. Duties include clinical mea-surements, patient care coordination and other tasks as needed. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Ophthalmic experience preferred. Please email resume to sfecinfo@summerfi eldfamilyeyecare.com.
Full-time experienced female CAREGIVER NEEDED for elderly patient. Call (336) 644-8644 or 253-6117.
VINYL SIDING WALL MAN NEEDED, ex-perienced only, immediate opening, good pay. Call Gary, (336) 345-6518.
HAIRSTYLIST & NAIL TECH NEEDED at Melda’s Hair Design, Summerfi eld. 643-7799.
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HOMECARE AVAILABLE
EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER seeks PT position. Available overnights, days and evenings. Call Susan, (336) 247-4164.
SENIOR CARE PROVIDER AVAILABLE Will take to dr. appts., companionship, light meal prep., errands, hygiene, assist in daily care/activities to help you live comfortably at home. Great references! (336) 898-1130.
CAREGIVER AVAILABLEExperienced with numerous home care ser-vices. References avail. (336) 707-5245.
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF OAK RIDGE PUBLIC HEARINGThe Town Council of the Town of Oak Ridge will hold a public hearing to consider the fi s-cal year 2015-16 budget ordinance at its May 7, 2015, meeting at 7pm, Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Rd. Copies of the budget are available at Town Hall and on the Town website (oakridgenc.com). Ray Combs, Mayor
SAVE THE DATE
CHILDRENS’ CONSIGNMENT SALE at Mt. Zion’s UMC, 3708 Ellisboro Rd., Stokes-dale, Thursday, April 23, 5-7pm; Friday, April 24, 12:30-4:30pm, half-price 5-7pm; Sat., April 25, half-price 8-11am.
SUTLER’S SPIRITS GRAND OPENING, Saturday, April 25, 5-8pm, Winston-Salem. Live music, tastings, Pig Pickin’ BBQ and more! See display ad on page 5 for more information.
SAVE THE DATE
SPRING PARADE OF HOMES, Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26 and May 2-3. Free admission! See display ad on page 3 for all the details.
Come on out to the Spring Keep It Local ART & POTTERY SHOW, Sat., April 25, from 10am-4pm, Stealing Crow Farm, 2409 Oak Ridge Road. 20+ local artisans will be showing their fabulous work. There will be pottery, paintings, jewelry, glass, mixed me-dia, fi ber and much, much more. Starting at 11am, we will also have the Art Hunt. Bring 6 cans of food or $5 and hunt for one piece of art (while supplies last – proceeds benefi t The Servant Center). Rain date is Sunday, April 26. Please call (336) 337-6493 with any questions.
KERNERSVILLE SPRING FOLLY, May 1 and 2, downtown Kernersville. Live music on three stages, tractor and car show, arts & crafts, food, rides and more! See display ad on page 9 for more info, and display ad in our May 1 issue for full entertainment schedule.
STOKESDALE COMMUNITY DAY, Satur-day, May 2, Stokesdale Town Hall, 10am-2pm. Free vendor tables! Free hot dogs & snacks, library book sale, kids’ games, canned food drive to benefi t Good Samari-tan Ministries. For more info or to reserve a table, call (336) 643-4011.
SPRING BAZAAR & BAKE SALE, Sat., May 2, 7am-11am, Flat Rock United Meth-odist, 6720 Highway 158 E., Stokesdale.
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GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom re-pair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.
SPRING IS HERE!Tune up, preventive or rebuild on all lawn service/yard equipment. Commercial or residential. Call or text Rick at (336) 501-8681. Located in Oak Ridge. Keep it Local!
GRADING / HAULING
PEARMAN QUARRY HAULINGFill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.
GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fi ll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.
BIG YARD SALE, Sat., April 25, 8am-2pm, Fogleman Rd., off Hwy. 68, Oak Ridge. Kids’ clothes, toys, tools, furniture, dishes, slot machine, quilts, antiques. Follow signs.
MOVING SALE, Sat., April 25, 8am-1pm, 7666 Deboe Rd., Summerfi eld. Rain date Sunday, 4/26.
MOVING / YARD SALE – ROUND 2, Satur-day, April 25, 8am-3pm, 7513 Adler Road, Summerfi eld (follow signs from Strawberry Road). Furniture, clothing, garage sup-plies, toys, tools, household & more!
Winsome Forest COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Sat., April 25, 7am-3pm, just east of Witty/Hwy. 158 (use 114 Scarlet Oak, Reidsville, 27320 for GPS). Over 20 fami-lies participating!
Twin Creeks NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE, Sat., April 25, 7am, 68 to Lemons Loop to Price Farm Rd., Stokesdale.
MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., April 25, 8am-12n, Wilson Farm Rd., Summerfi eld, 27358. Too many things to list!
MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., April 25, 7am-12n, Jessup Ridge neighborhood, off Cedar Hollow Rd., Greensboro. Furniture, toys, clothes, household items, etc.
MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., April 25, 8am, 2047 Beeson Rd,. Oak Ridge. Rain or shine. Exercise equip., furniture, jewelry, etc.
HUGE GARAGE / MOVING SALE, Sat., April 25, 7am-1pm, 8509 Grace Meadow Court, Stokesdale.
YARD SALE, Sat., April 25, 8am-1pm, 4814 Carlson Valley Drive, Summerfi eld. Furniture, framed art, plant pots, canning jars, fi le cabinets, old toys, basic HH, Wil-derness System tandem kayak w/ paddles and life vests ($700).
TWO-HOME MOVING SALE, Sat., April 25, 8am-12n, 1782/1784 Ridge Oaks Dr., Oak Ridge. Leather sleeper sofa, chair, curio, desk, lamps, freezer, clothing, instruments, TV, tools, bldg. materials, etc. All must go!
YARD SALES
Ballard Farm COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Saturday, April 25, 8-11am, Ballard Farm Rd., Colfax.
HUGE MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., April 25, 7:30am-12n, Hwy. 158, beside Parker’s Restaurant, Stokesdale.
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CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will clean to fi t your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, 231-1838.
ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good refer-ences, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.
DRYER VENT CLEANING, 15% discount for new customers, member of the BBB, fully in-sured. (336) 643-4593.
PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANING Affordable prices, weekly, bi-weekly, month-ly. Free est. Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592.
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HOME SERVICES
BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. Annual service agreements. Buzz, 509-6464.
TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? Spring clean up, tree trimming, yard work, seeding and aerating. Honest, reliable & reasonable. (336) 464-5215.
SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. Spring is the perfect time for a new patio! We can help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, drive-ways, sidewalks, patios. Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.
MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS
GUTTER CLEANING, aluminum and cop-per seamless gutters, replacement windows. Call Gary the Gutter Guy, (336) 345-6518.
ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home de-sign/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.
GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heat-ers. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.
WILHELM POOL SERVICE Full service & supply since 1988. Pool start-ups, liner replacements, salt systems, 24/7 service. (336) 687-1977.
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PAINTING & DRYWALL
PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.
PREMIER CONSTRUCTION ROOFINGInterior sheetrock repair, rotten wood, all paint-ing & carpentry needs. 545-3277 any time.
STILL PERFECTION PAINTINGReliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pres-sure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.
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GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING
GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Copper roofi ng. Replacement windows. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofi ng.com.
LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING
CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICEComplete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.
LITTLE DAVE’S LANDSCAPE MGMT.Your full-service landscape professionals! (336) 362-6181.
D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATIONComplete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101.
MY GROUNDSKEEPERLandscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154.
STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATESBig or small, we grind them all. 382-3860.
STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chip-per, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. 643-1119.
AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality ir-rigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174.
COLFAX LAWNCAREComplete lawn care maintenance. Mow-ing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. Serv-ing the Triad for 26 years. (336) 362-5860.
WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fer-tilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764.
HOME SERVICES
AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, con-crete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.
LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS17-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaran-teed! Call (336) 601-3796.
HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE. “Anything to improve your home and prop-erty.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609.
ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pres-sure washing, chemical applications, aerat-ing. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.
ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.
BOWMAN’S LAWN SERVICEServing the Triad for over 25 years. Trusted, professional lawn care. Free est. 749-1307.
ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICETotal tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157.
TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree re-moval, hauling and more! (336) 207-6632.
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(336) 931-0600BEKPaintCompany.com• References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed
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PLUMBING
JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Offi ce 656-0019, cell 382-6905.
WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc.(336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info.
BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLARNo job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.
SUPERIOR WASH. Exterior cleaning: houses, decks, driveways. Mobile unit w/hot water & 425 gallon storage tank. Lic. & ins. Free est. Call Mike Dixon, 601-7444.
ALL-PRO POWER WASHINGWindows, vinyl, concrete, pool decks, drain jetting. 15% off any cleaning. Fully insured. (336) 402-7726.
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.
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RENOVATION WORKS INC.New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.
TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC.Licensed General Contractor with college degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We special-ize in additions, remodels, garages, decks, sunrooms, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free Estimates. Call or email, 399-4894, [email protected].
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KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and win-dows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hard-wood and linoleum fl oors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.
BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTIONKitchens & baths, rotted wood, custom decks, garages, siding, windows, roofi ng specials. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.
A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC.Res. roofi ng specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofi nginc.com, 621-6962.
RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist ex-perienced with all types of roofi ng. BBB ac-credited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call 662-7980, or visit redrhinoroofi ng.com.
CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLCResidential roofi ng, rubber fl at roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.
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MISC. SERVICES
Meticulously Detailed COMPLETE AUTO DETAILING. Thorough washing, wax, paint decontamination, headlight restoration, paint coating, trim restoration, paint cor-rection and more! Visit my website at http://low98ranger.wix.com/meticulouslydetailed or e-mail at [email protected]. (336) 337-3151.
FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, gas equip., bikes, grills, metal and electrical items. (336) 689-4167.
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$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.
CASH for riding & push mowers needing re-pair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pickup of grills, tillers, etc. (336) 689-4167.
FREE REIN STABLES, LLC – Stall open for full board, $270/month. Please call with any question. Eliot, (336) 508-0694.
PRIVATE PASTURE AND BARN with 2 stalls and tack room for rent for 2 horses. Summerfi eld, off Pleasant Ridge Road. (336) 643-9676.
OAK RIDGE PET SIT SERVICES“Keeping you & your pets on schedule.” Oak Ridge & nearby areas. 7 yrs. exp., insured. Dana Sauber, pet/farm sitter, 482-5785.
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The Northwest Observer offers free FOUND PET ads for readers who have found a lost pet and are trying to locate the owner. Call Laura to place your FOUND PET ad. (336) 644-7035, ext. 10.
REAL ESTATE
HOME WANTED
LOOKING FOR A 3BR HOME in the coun-try w/ room for horses on quiet road. Rent/buy. Thanks! (336) 337-7921.
HOMES FOR RENT
ROOM FOR RENT, male or female, private home in Summerfi eld. Personal bath, full house access. Pets OK. $450-500/mo. in-cludes Dish and Wi-Fi. Share electric/gas (about $75/mo.). Available immediately. Contact me at (336) 643-1550.
SUMMERFIELD, small 2BR, 1BA mobile home off Scalesville Road. One acre, fridge and stove included. $500/mo., $500 security deposit. (336) 643-6188.
MOBILE HOME FOR RENT, Northern School district. 3BR, 1.5BA, private lot, Summerfi eld area. No pets, one-year lease required, $625/mo., $625 dep. (336) 643-5022.
HOMES FOR SALE
SUMMERFIELD, 3.23 acres w/ 1,425 sq. ft. house built in 1984 in the heart of Summer-fi eld. $225,000. (336) 643-6735.
STOKESDALE, 7920 Lester Road, 33+ acres, approx. 2-acre stocked pond, some hardwoods, deep well, 3 barns, old log cab-in (poor cond.), 15’ easement, Rockingham Cty. $200,000. 643-5106 or 855-3049.
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VANGUARD REAL ESTATE OPTIONS, LLC. No-fee and low-fee listings. Mike Blackwelder, (336) 644-1476.
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Ramilya SiegelCRS, GRI, SRES,Chairman’s Circle Award(336) 215.9856 [email protected] www.allentate.com/RamilyaSiegel
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8805 E. Pepper Court, Oak RidgeImmaculate custom home with fabulous kitchen. Great room with cathedral ceiling, stone fireplace and access to screened porch. Master suite on main level features new shower, large soaking tub and walk-in closet. Desirable area with top schools!
Ramilya SiegelCRS, GRI, SRES,Chairman’s Circle Award(336) 215.9856 [email protected] www.allentate.com/RamilyaSiegel
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8899 Cravenwood Drive, Oak RidgeImmaculate, like-new condition and one owner! Desirable floor plan with master suite on main level. Impressive great room with high ceiling, entertainment center and two-sided fireplace. Chef’s kitchen, elegant office on the first floor and bonus room.
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ACCOUNTING Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........19
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICESPiedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ..................14Tire Max Complete Car Care ...............22
COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER/PUBLISHING CO.PS Communications/NWO ..................31
EVENTSKernersville Spring Folly .........................9Spring Parade of Homes .......................3Sutler’s Spirits Grand Opening ...............5
HEALTH & FITNESSSNAP Fitness Oak Ridge .....................18
HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNINGPOSH Hair Studio................................23
HOME BUILDERS R & K Custom Homes .........................25Windsor Homes ...................................15
HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICESNew Garden Landscape & Nursery .....10Pest Management Services ..................21ProStone, Inc. .......................................8Southern States ..............................Insert
LEGAL SERVICESAttorney Bill Barbour .............................6
MEDICAL Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge .............12LeBauer Health Care .............................2
PET SERVICESKPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ....................23Northwest Animal Hospital ..................23Westergaard Kennels .............................4
REAL ESTATEA New Dawn Realty ............................23Berkshire Hathaway Home Services ....13Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams ...........23Cox Team, Keller Williams .....................5Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate .....................8Smith Marketing, Inc. ..........................20
RETAIL BiRite Food Center ................................7Carpet Super Mart ..........................16-17Goodwill Industries ..............................11
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Sal Cagno of Oak Ridge sent us this photo of
Kennady, Vincent and Torey Cagno taking some
time out to catch up on the latest news while gem
mining at Grandfather Mountain.
Paul and Virginia Milam (front row, left) went with T.L. and Becky Clary to a Carolina vs. N.C. State game in Chapel Hill last month. But of course before the game, they shared a copy of the Northwest Observer!
