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July 3 - 9, 2015 ...continued on p. 6 ...continued on p. 18 IN THIS ISSUE News in brief ................................3 Your Questions ............................4 Pets & Critters...............................7 Avoiding shark bites ..................8 Pet Briefs .......................................9 Bits & Pieces ..............................10 Community Calendar ............. 14 Grins & Gripes ........................... 15 Crime/Incident Report ............ 17 High School Sports ................... 19 Classifieds ................................ 20 Index of Advertisers .................23 bringing the local news home to northwest Guilford County since 1996 www. nwobserver.com Northwest Class of 1965 Graduates gather for 50th reunion by GERRI HUNT Friendship’s ties remain forever, Formed at our great school. For they stir our best endeavor; They our lives shall rule… And 50 years later the alma mater still holds true for the Northwest High School Class of 1965, with 71 graduates and their 59 guests gathering for a reunion at Lakeside at Carolina Marina in Stokesdale on Saturday, June 27. Even three former teachers attended: Ray Comer, Helen Godwin and Roger Nelson. “The 1965 class started out in the fall of 1962 with the consoli- dation of rising sophomores from Colfax, Oak Ridge, Stokesdale and Summerfield,” said Emily Tucker Subotnik, who along with Sandra Clinard Noble organized the reunion. During their years at North- west, about 20 students left, and by the time the third graduating class turned their tassels, they numbered 158. Linda Overby Canty, who now owns a real estate business in Fredicksburg, Virginia, recalled attending NWHS with students from across the area. “I was at Summerfield prior to that; at Northwest, while we got to know a lot of other stu- dents, we were not as close to them as we were to those from Summerfield because we had known each other for years,” she said. Photo courtesy of Steve Subotnik Linda Overby Canty, center, reminisces with former classmate Brenda Pegram Johnson, as Johnson’s husband looks on, during the 50th reunion of the Northwest Class of 1965 on Saturday, June 27. Photo courtesy of the 1965 NWHS yearbook “With dynamic personalities and high ranking character, Linda Overby and Larry Cottrell are chosen Best Personality,” says the 1965 Northwest yearbook. NCDOT to consider U.S. 158 Bypass alternate routes Committee had hoped Section C of the project, which will route the bypass around Stokesdale, would be reduced on priority list and eventually ‘killed’ by PATTI STOKES STOKESDALE – It is often the unknown that creates unrest, as Steve Bowie, chair- man of Stokesdale’s U.S. 158 Bypass Committee, knows all too well. Bowie periodically seeks updates from NCDOT on the U.S. 158 Bypass project, which has experienced more than a few delays before getting underway. The U.S. 158 widening project, estimated to cost $105 million, would widen 18.8 miles of U.S. 158 to multiple lanes from U.S. 421/Business I-40 in
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IN THIS ISSUENews in brief ................................3Your Questions ............................4Pets & Critters...............................7Avoiding shark bites ..................8Pet Briefs .......................................9Bits & Pieces ..............................10Community Calendar .............14Grins & Gripes ...........................15Crime/Incident Report ............17High School Sports ...................19Classifieds ................................ 20Index of Advertisers .................23
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Northwest Class of 1965Graduates gather for 50th reunion
by GERRI HUNT
Friendship’s ties remain forever,
Formed at our great school.
For they stir our best endeavor;
They our lives shall rule…
And 50 years later the alma mater still holds true for the Northwest High School Class of 1965, with 71 graduates and their 59 guests gathering for a reunion at Lakeside at Carolina Marina in Stokesdale on Saturday, June 27. Even three former teachers attended: Ray Comer, Helen Godwin and Roger Nelson.
“The 1965 class started out in the fall of 1962 with the consoli-dation of rising sophomores from Colfax, Oak Ridge, Stokesdale
and Summerfield,” said Emily Tucker Subotnik, who along with Sandra Clinard Noble organized the reunion.
During their years at North-west, about 20 students left, and by the time the third graduating class turned their tassels, they numbered 158.
Linda Overby Canty, who now owns a real estate business in Fredicksburg, Virginia, recalled attending NWHS with students from across the area.
“I was at Summerfield prior to that; at Northwest, while we got to know a lot of other stu-dents, we were not as close to them as we were to those from Summerfield because we had known each other for years,” she said.
Photo courtesy of Steve Subotnik
Linda Overby Canty, center, reminisces with former classmate Brenda Pegram Johnson, as Johnson’s husband looks on, during the 50th reunion of the Northwest Class of 1965 on Saturday, June 27.
Photo courtesy of the 1965 NWHS yearbook
“With dynamic personalities and high ranking character, Linda Overby and Larry Cottrell are chosen Best Personality,” says the 1965 Northwest yearbook.
NCDOT to consider U.S. 158 Bypass alternate routesCommittee had hoped Section C of the project, which will route the bypass around Stokesdale, would be reduced on priority list and eventually ‘killed’
by PATTI STOKES
STOKESDALE – It is often the unknown that creates unrest, as Steve Bowie, chair-man of Stokesdale’s U.S. 158 Bypass Committee, knows all too well. Bowie periodically seeks updates from NCDOT on the U.S. 158 Bypass project, which
has experienced more than a few delays before getting underway.
The U.S. 158 widening project, estimated to cost $105 million, would widen 18.8 miles of U.S. 158 to multiple lanes from U.S. 421/Business I-40 in
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Start content here if using a new section barAAA: 35.5 million drivers will travel roads this holiday UNITED STATES – AAA projects 41.9 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from their homes this Independence Day, the most since 2007 and a 0.7-percent increase from the 41.6 million people who traveled last year. The holiday travel period is defined as Wednesday, July 1, to Sunday, July 5.
Nearly 85 percent of travelers (35.5 million) will drive to their holiday destina-tions.
And despite recent seasonal increases in the price of gas, most drivers will likely pay the lowest Independence Day gas prices in at least five years.
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.78, which is 88 cents less than the average price on Independence Day last year.
Drivers can use the AAA Mobile app to find the lowest gas prices close to home and en route to their destinations.
Council members, mayor confirm they will run for re-electionVoters to head to polls Nov. 3NW GUILFORD – Candidates who wish to run for seats in Oak Ridge, Stokesdale or Summerfield may file to run in the 2015 election beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 6. Candidates must file at the Guilford County Board of Elections
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N.C. 68 constructionConstruction continues “over” N.C. 68, looking southward toward Pleasant Ridge Road, where bridge supports are rising for I-73. The interstate will take drivers from Joseph M. Bryan Boulevard in Greensboro, on a 9.4-mile route northeast to catch U.S. 220 near the Haw River. Work on the $176.6 million project began in May 2014 and is slated for completion in October 2017.
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Is the U.S. 220 construction project on target to be finished in late 2016?
Yes, although on paper it looks like it is lagging.
The project, which runs from Horsepen Creek Road north to N.C. 68, includes widening, grading, drainage, pav-ing, signals and structures. As of June 15, the $96.2 million project still has a target finish date of Dec. 27, 2016.
What may be confusing is that it was scheduled to be 81.3 percent complete at this point, but the project is only 47.83 percent complete.
Kris Lorenz, DOT resident engineer, explained that the percentage of progress is based on the percentage of money DOT has paid the contractor.
With that in mind, progress at the start of a project appears slow, because it takes a while to do tasks such as moving pipes and putting in dirt. And sometimes the work crew has to wait for utilities to be relocated, or weather impedes construction.
“But once everything is closed up, and they have put down the stone base and asphalt, there’s faster progress,” said Lorenz. “Things start moving quickly, they make more progress and a lot more money is involved.”
She added that at the start of project, contractors are asked to submit a monthly schedule projection. Tetra Tech’s schedule was unrealistic because it showed a lot of
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Construction crews work over, on, beside and under a U.S. 220 bridge that spans the Haw River south of U.S. 158.
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on the ballot, for a two-year term.
As of June 30, Spencer Sullivan and George McClellan have confirmed they will be running for a second (four-year) term in Oak Ridge; Councilman/Mayor Ray Combs says he will not make a de-cision until closer to the filing deadline.
In Summerfield, Dena Barnes, who has served on the town council since 1997, has confirmed she will file for re-election, as will Tim Sessoms, who will
seek his second (two-year) term as the town’s mayor.
In Stokesdale, Frank Bruno is the only councilman so far who has con-firmed he will seek a second term.
Notices of candidacy must be received (not postmarked) by the Board of Elections office with the filing fees by noon on Friday, July 17. The munici-pal elections will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Fire tax bill passes House, SenateMay appear on Stokesdale’s November ballotRALEIGH – The Stokesdale Fire District is one step closer to having the option to increase its maxed-out tax cap from 10 cents to 15 cents per $100 of as-sessed property value.
As of June 25, the North Caro-lina House and Senate have passed a bill (HB347) that would allow the Stokesdale Town Council to request the Guilford County Board of Commission-ers to hold a special election for the tax cap increase.
The council request can now be made in lieu of a petition containing sig-natures from 35 percent of Stokesdale Fire District property owners, which had previously been the only way to ask for the tax cap increase to be added to a ballot.
The bill passed 111-5 in the House and 42-5 in the Senate, and now awaits action by Gov. Pat McCrory to make it a law.
At that point, the town council can request county commissioners to add the tax cap increase to the Nov. 3 municipal election ballot in Stokesdale, when citizens will be at the polls to elect three council members.
Since the fire district spans Guilford
and Rockingham counties, the election would be conducted jointly by the Board of Elections in those counties, with the cost shared equally.
Stokesdale Fire Department, which incorporated in 1954, increased its fire tax from 7.73 cents to 10 cents per $100 of assessed property value in 2013 – but that’s as high as it can go according to state statute, which dictates that fire departments incorporated before 1959 can tax residents in their districts a maximum of 10 cents.
Three years ago, the fire department approached the town council, seeking a fire service district overlay that would increase the fire tax cap to what they believed would be 25 cents. The council denied the department’s request by a 3-2 vote.
Stokesdale and Kimesville were the only two fire districts in Guilford County to not approve the fire service district overlay.
It’s taken Stokesdale Fire Depart-ment over 60 years to reach its 10-cent cap. Even if the cap on the fire tax is increased, it doesn’t mean the depart-ment will be raising the fire tax again anytime soon, said Fire Chief Todd Gauldin, who explained the potential to increase the tax would simply be a resource for long-range funding.
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Winston Salem to U.S. 220 in Guilford County. The project is divided into three sections, and it is Section C, a 6.5-mile segment, that would most directly impact Stokesdale. The segment would begin north of Anthony Road and end at U.S. 220. NCDOT has said it cannot widen U.S. 158 in this area without sig-nificantly impacting Stokesdale’s central business district.
Last June, on behalf of the town’s U.S. 158 Bypass Committee, Bowie received the town council’s blessing to write a letter to the Guilford County Metropolitan Planning Organization as well as the local NCDOT represen-tative, asking them to use their influ-ence to reduce the ranking of R-2577 (U.S. 158 widening project). It was the committee’s hope that a reduced rank-
ing would eventually cause NCDOT to kill the R-2577 project entirely.
NCDOT’s 2016-2015 Strategic Transportation Improvement Program was approved last month; the pro-gram includes a 10-year state- and federal-mandated plan that identifies and schedules transportation projects throughout the state. To Bowie’s disap-pointment, included in the plan is the U.S. 158 Bypass project’s Section C, which he and fellow committee mem-bers have said will have negative im-pacts on historical Stokesdale and “be a waste of state and federal money.”
The town’s committee has now set its hopes on at least seeing two of the four proposed alternate routes for Sec-tion C eliminated when an NCDOT state and federal inter-agency project team meets this August.
They also hope committee and council members will have an opportu-nity to meet with NCDOT representa-
tives after that meeting and learn of any route eliminations, and that a newsletter providing updates on the status of the project will be sent to citizens within the bypass project limits.
According to the NCDOT website, the department expects to complete the environmental assessment for the project in February 2017. The following year, the department will develop road-way designs for Sections A and B, and design options for Section C. The final environmental document – the Finding of No Significant Impact – is scheduled to be complete in October 2018.
NCDOT is not scheduled to start purchasing property or begin construction on Sections B and C until after 2020.
To learn more about the U.S. 158 wid-ening project and view maps showing four alternate routes for the U.S. 158 Bypass in Stokesdale, visit www.ncdot.gov/projects/US158ReidsvilleRoad.
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by ANNETTE JOYCEThirty years ago, the gigantic great
white shark known as Jaws terrorized movie goers so much so that many were afraid to go near the surf that entire summer and beyond.
That was fiction. Incidents of six shark attacks along the North Carolina coast in recent weeks, however, have been all too real and frighteningly reminiscent of the film that helped cement the shark’s reputation as a predator of humans.
Since many of our readers are head-ing to the beach this summer, we wanted to share some facts about sharks and how to avoid being bitten by one.
While it’s true that sharks certainly don’t hold the title of man’s best friend, Robin Nalepa, a spokesperson with the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher says “out of the more than 400 species of sharks worldwide, less than 10 percent are considered dangerous or are known to have been involved in attacks.”
An ocean swimmer has only a one in 11.5 million chance of being bitten by a shark, according to the International Shark Attack File at the Florida Museum of Natural History. In the past 79 years, there have been 52 unprovoked shark attacks in North Carolina. Of those, three were fatal.
“This is a small number consider-ing the millions of people who enter the water every year,” says Nalepa. “Other injuries and fatalities from ocean activi-ties far outnumber shark attacks. These include drowning, jellyfish and stingray stings, spinal injuries, cuts from shells and being caught in riptides.”
Even so, it’s wise to do what you can to avoid a close encounter with any shark.
It’s often said that the best defense is a good offense, and that’s certainly true with sharks. Nalepa says sharks are most active during dusk, darkness or twilight hours and she advises erring on the cautious side by not going into the water during those times. Also, avoid going into the water dur-
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Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
The sandbar shark is native to the North
Carolina coast.
Reduce your odds of a shark bite
ing or after storms when the water can become cloudy and churn up the bait fish that sharks are attracted to.
When in the water, always stay in groups and minimize splashing.
“Sharks are more likely to attack a solitary individual,” says Nalepa. “Do not wander too far from shore. This isolates an individual and places one farther away from assistance.”
Be careful when swimming between sandbars or near drop-offs, as sharks often feed in these places.
Avoid waters where there are signs of baitfish or feeding activity and stay away from fishing piers or areas that are populated by diving seabirds.
“Sightings of dolphins do not indicate the absence of sharks,” says Nalepa. “Both often feed on the same prey.”
Do not enter the water if you are bleeding. A shark’s sense of smell is acute
and the scent of blood is highly attractive.
Something you may not have thought of is the way you dress. For instance, wearing shiny jewelry could catch a shark’s attention.
“The reflected light resembles the sheen of fish scales,” says Nalepa.
She also suggests avoiding brightly col-ored and contrasting swimwear. “Sharks see contrast particularly well,” she says.
Finally, if a shark is sighted, leave the water immediately.
With the number of visitors to coastal areas continuously on the rise, chances are good that shark encounters may increase as well. Using good judgment, heightened awareness and caution, you should be able to avoid the potential for your own personal shark encounter.
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For her eighth birthday, Ava Trox-ler, a rising third-grader at Stokesdale Elementary who dreams of being a veterinarian, asked for gifts to help the animals at the Guilford County Animal Shelter. Ava’s “good idea” turned into a generous donation for the shelter; the collection included about 15 bags
of dog and cat food, cat litter, paper towels, bleach and pet bowls.
Ava, the daughter of Scott and Ash-ley Troxler of Oak Ridge, used a portion of the money she received for her birth-day to purchase additional supplies for the animals and is saving the remainder of the money for college.
Dr. Mindy Wesely named Young Veterinarian of the Year
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association recently named Dr. Mindy Wesely “Young Veterinarian of the Year.” Wesely, who joined Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital in May of this year, moved to North Carolina shortly after obtaining her veterinary degree from the University of Wisconsin, where she excelled in small animal emergency medicine/surgery and large animal medicine.
Wesely’s favorite parts of veterinary medicine include working with clients to find the cause of and cure for their pets’ health issues. She be-lieves she is in practice to as-sist clients with improving the health of their pets through well-established disease prevention protocols, allergy testing, ultrasound imaging, and natural supplements for whole body health.
Her own furry family members include a border collie/Australian shepherd mix
named Zippy that works as her cow-herding dog. She also has kitties, J.J., L.J. and Perdita, a 19-year-old calico cat, a horse named Diligence and a herd of cows. True to her Wisconsin roots, all the cows have names and most will come to eat from your hand. She will also brag a time or two about being able to ride on the back of the herd’s boss cow, Susie.
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STOKESDALE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Stokesdale Christian Church (Dis-
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“The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is the only movement born here in the United States,” says Rev. Randy Winn.
“We dedicate ourselves to leading a Christ-like, Spirit-filled life through worship, prayer, communion, baptism, fellowship, and outreach as a supportive family to all, acknowledging our rich history,” says Winn. “For this reason, God has called us to per-sonally commit ourselves to reach the lost, educate believers, and build our ministries for the growth of God’s Church through
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“We offer a traditional worship service with a laid back atmosphere, so if you’re comfortable in anything from your jeans shorts, a T-shirt and flip flops to a suit, dress, or pants and shirt/blouse, you’re welcome here,” says Winn.
Youth gather weekly during the school year, and AA meets on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday evenings.
“We are a huge supporter of Good Samaritan Ministries, and have given over 2,200 pounds of food to the pantry since the first of the year, not to mention arm-loads of clothes to the clothing closet.”
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Rebecca Ann Taylor of Brown Summit, center, was crowned Ms. Senior Guilford County 2015 on June 27 at the second crowning event held at Spring Arbor in northwest Greens-boro. Jean A. Callicut (left) was first runner up and Jacqueline Ann Wilson (right) was second runner up. The goal of the Senior Guilford County Pageant is to enhance the im-age of women who have reached the “Age of Perfection” – 60 years or better – and seeks to honor women who display dignity, maturity, and inner beauty.
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Cyclist extraordinaireYoungster aims to get his ‘Hooks’ into BMX world championshipOAK RIDGE – Rising Oak Ridge Elemen-tary third grader Thomas Hooks is headed overseas this month to race for the USA BMX team at the Union Cycliste Internatio-nale BMX World Championships. The rac-es, which take place July 19-21 in Zolder, Belgium, will pit Hooks against more than 80 8-year-olds from all countries.
If Hooks is one of just eight competitors to make it into the main event, he will have a world ranking. In the meantime, he trains seven days per week with two trainers.
Hooks earned the opportunity to race in Belgium by winning the U.S. Cycling event in Nashville, Tennessee in May. Just this year, he has also raced at the national level in Kentucky, Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, Texas, Maryland and Illinois.
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Registration opens for garden workshopN. GREENSBORO – The Guilford Coun-ty Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association’s 14th Annual Gardening Gala and Seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Guilford County Agriculture Center, 3309 Burlington Road in Greensboro.
The event — “Gardening Outside the Box; What’s Hot in Your Garden?” — will focus on the latest trends in gardening, vertical and rooftop gardens, replacing turf grass with moss, and use of herbs and native plants in unconven-tional ways, all permeated by a “Grow-ing Communities” theme.
Speakers will be Doug Elliott, author, naturalist, herbalist, storyteller, and harmonica wizard from Union Mills, North Carolina; Erik Healy, horticultural-ist and day-to-day operations manager
at Moore Farms Botanical Garden in Lake City, South Carolina; David Spain, “Mossologist” and owner of Moss and Stone Gardens in Raleigh; and Debbie Roos, extension agent for Chatham County and founder of a “Pollinator’s Paradise” garden at the Chatham Market.
Specialty vendors will offer plants and garden-related products for sale.
The cost is $45, which includes all seminars, morning refreshments, lunch, gift bags and more.
Register at www.guilfordextension.com. Registration began on Wednes-day, July 1, and closes on Friday, Sept. 11. Register early, as seating is limited. For more information, contact Rose Foster at (336) 255-2990 or [email protected].
If you’re into classic cars and an old-fashioned good time, you’ll love Classic Car Cruise-In at the Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center. From May thru October, this popular event takes place the third Tuesday of each month. The stars of the show – that would be the cars – start rolling in around 5:30 p.m. and are on display until about 8 p.m.
“The cruise-in has a small street festival-type feel,” says Oak Ridge resident Mike Stone. An avid car enthusiast, Stone is the driving force behind the creation of the event.
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If you’re into classic cars and an old-fashioned good time, you’ll love Classic Car Cruise-In at the Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center. From May thru October, this popular event takes place the third Tuesday of each month. The stars of the show – that would be the cars – start rolling in around 5:30 p.m. and are on display until about 8 p.m.
“The cruise-in has a small street festival-type feel,” says Oak Ridge resident Mike Stone. An avid car enthusiast, Stone is the driving force behind the creation of the event.
“With the driving lane blocked off and a bunch of really cool cars lined up, you see families strolling along, taking pictures, and talking to the owners. There are always the stories that start with ‘Well my first car was a ....’ and almost always end with ‘I wish I had that car today.’”
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“Lots of folks sit out at the tables to enjoy din-ner and watch the activities,” says Stone. “It’s a great way to meet people and have a good time. Life has become so fast-paced that we’re often too focused on getting from point A to point B to take the time to meet and talk to each other. This is the sort of event that creates a sense of com-munity between people.”
This year marks the event’s fourth anniversary. While Stone was the instigator, he credits Bistro 150 owner Randy Floss for making sure the event goes off without a hitch. “Randy has taken this event and really made it special,” says Stone. “He deserves so much credit.”
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TOWN COUNCIL JULY MEETINGSzzTown Councils | Two local town councils will hold their
July monthly meetings a week later than usual. Oak Ridge Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, at Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. Stokesdale Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, at Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. Summerfield will meet on its regular day, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, at Sum-merfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Road.
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1314 will meet at 6 p.m. on July 8 at the Moose Lodge, 1250 E. Mountain St., Kernersville. More info: Com-mandant Les Leamons, [email protected], (336) 329-9085, or www.nwt1314.com/DoNC.html.
THURSDAY, JULY 9zzMerchants of Oak Ridge | MOR, a non-profit
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GRINS to... �� J.R. Pearson and Steve
Nelson for always sup-porting Stokesdale Parks and Rec and working on the fields in your free time. It is good people like you volunteering time that keep these programs going.
�� The two moviegoers, Regal Grande Stadium theatre manager, and especial-ly EMT personnel who helped me when my friend fell ill at the viewing of “Spy.” I could not have helped by myself.
�� The Supreme Court of the United States for ruling in favor of marriage equality for all. We gay members of your community no longer feel like second-class citizens! Let’s just call it “marriage” now.
�� All the students and parents who make driving school bus 1107 a joy. I can’t wait to see you again in August.
�� Dr. Matt Olmsted and his wonder-ful staff at Olmsted Orthodontics for a fun party and wonderful family event at Oak Ridge Park. It felt great for a business to show appreciation for my patronage.
�� KSA soccer for considering a U18 girls league if they get at least 33 girls
to sign up. Mine will!
�� The Supreme Court for upholding what is good and right for marriage equality. Love wins!
�� Mark Lawson with Treeline Land-scaping and Nursery for your volun-teered time, effort and giving nature to help in SPR’s effort to clean up and better our baseball fields and parking lot. Our community is blessed to have you/your business!
GRIPES to... �� The people who came
through the area and handed out fliers in my neighborhood while claim-ing to be with a reputable bank. Rest assured, they are not. Scammers are clearly out and about this summer.
�� Last week’s griper about gun own-ers. More restrictions on law-abiding citizens purchasing guns won’t do any-thing to stop violent crimes by people who obtain guns illegally. Tougher gun laws only inhibit law-abiding citizens from protecting themselves.
�� Hysterical anti-gun zealots who don’t understand that random deadly violence using some tool will always happen (Graz, Austria, and St. Quentin Fallavier, France, in just this week, using a car and knives, respectively). People kill people.
�� The man in the white pickup truck for walking into McDonald’s and filling his large “7-11” cup with tea, then leav-ing. The rest of us pay for our drinks!
�� The Second Amendment griper. Chairman of Homeland Security warned that ISIS recruiters can use the internet at lightning speeds to recruit followers in the U.S. to do whatever they want – including attacking military installations, law enforcement and pos-sibly private events and homes.
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CRIME / INCIDENT report
ALCOHOL / DRUGSJune 23 | A Summerfield man was ar-rested for driving while impaired after his vehicle was stopped on N.C. 150 West for a head lamp violation. He was also charged with driving with a revoked license, failure to carry a driver’s license, and for the head lamp violation.
June 25 | Deputies responded to the parking lot of Dollar General in Stokes-dale to investigate reports of a suspi-cious person. They located a Stokesdale woman, who consented to a search. Deputies found spoons and hypodermic needles, some still containing fluid. She was arrested for possession of a Sched-ule II controlled substance and posses-sion of drug paraphernalia.
June 26 | Two Greensboro men were arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and possession of stolen property. An off-duty Greens-boro police officer reported a possible impaired driver, and deputies stopped the vehicle on N.C. 68. A marijuana grinder was in plain view, and further investiga-
tion revealed a variety of power tools, computers, TVs, guitars, and a safe. A checkbook found in the open safe led officers to a Stokesdale resident (in Rockingham County), who reported that his son had been the victim of a break-in on Austin Lane. Several items found in the vehicle were confirmed to have been stolen from the Austin Lane residence.
June 26 | A Greensboro man was charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana after the vehicle he was driving was stopped on Church Street in north-ern Greensboro for failing to maintain lane control. A probable-cause search of the vehicle revealed a small amount of marijuana.
June 28 | A Stokesdale man was ar-rested for driving while impaired after his vehicle was stopped on Belews Creek Road for a lane control violation. He was also charged with no operator’s license and driving left of center.
June 28 | A Stokesdale man was arrested for possession of a Schedule II controlled substance (crack cocaine), after his vehicle was stopped on Belews Creek Road for
not having tail lights. He was also charged with resist, delay and obstruct for lying about his identity, and was served with an outstanding order for arrest.
ASSAULTJune 24 | A resident of Pearman Quarry Road in Kernersville reported being the victim of a simple assault during a family dispute. The victim reported no injuries and declined to press charges.
June 24 | A resident of Phillip Court in Summerfield reported being the victim of a simple assault during a family dispute. The victim was treated for minor injuries, but declined to press charges.
BREAKING AND ENTERINGJune 24 | A resident of Oak Arbor Road in northern Greensboro reported that sometime between 5:30 p.m. on June 23 and 9 a.m. on June 24, an unknown per-son stole a $350 Garmin GPS unit from his unlocked vehicle.
June 27 | A resident of Summerfield Road in Summerfield reported that a
known person forcibly entered his home and stole a $300 video game system, and on a separate occasion stole a $600 computer. The victim believes a family member is responsible for the thefts.
BURGLARYJune 22 | The landlord of a residence on Ransom Road in northern Greensboro reported that sometime between 9 a.m. on June 22 and 11:20 a.m. June 25, an unknown person broke into the rental property. Damage is estimated at $300.
June 23 | A resident of Brandy Trace Lane in Stokesdale reported that sometime be-tween 3 p.m. on June 14 and 10 a.m. on June 20, an unknown person broke into his outbuilding and stole a three-gallon DeWalt air compressor, $95 and $145 Shimano Convergence fishing poles, and a $90 red and black fishing pole.
DAMAGE TO PROPERTYJune 22 | A resident of N.C. 150 West in northern Greensboro reported that some-
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Sherry Morphis and James Garfield Apple are one of a handful of couples who
graduated together and then married. He owns Pride of the Morning, a Kernersville
produce company.
Canty especially enjoyed her senior year, because she was on the yearbook staff, a small group who worked on something fun. She was voted as the fe-male senior with the best personality.
“I didn’t do a lot of outside extra-curricular activities during my high school years,” she said. “My family owned a tobacco farm, so after school I had a lot of work to do… and during the summer too, so I didn’t see my friends much.”
Subotnik said that was the case for many students.
“At least 90 percent of us came from farming backgrounds, because this was a farming region,” said Subotnik, who went to NWHS from Colfax and now lives in Stokesdale. “But we can also look back at our parents who were very successful. Sandra Clinard Noble’s family had 200
acres, and David Crutchfield’s family had Crutchfield Dairy Farm.”
One of Canty’s most vivid recollec-tions is sitting in bookkeeping class as an 11th grader.
“They came over the intercom and announced that President Kennedy was
shot,” she said. “It was devastat-ing for all of us. It really made an impact.”
Subotnik said almost all of the men in her class went to Vietnam. For some, the military propelled them into their careers – some took their electronics training and
ended up working for AT&T Lucent Technologies, others went to school on the GI Bill, and a couple joined the IRS.
“I believe our ‘people’ have been very prosperous,” said Subotnik.
The Class of 1965 includes preachers, teachers, bankers, accountants, business owners, tradesmen, farmers, postal and transportation workers, comput-er technicians, designers and landscapers. While many graduates still live in the area, some traveled to the 50th reunion from just a short distance away and others came from as far as Alabama and Kansas.
Canty, who attended the 35th reunion, was amazed at the number of people who came to the 50th celebration.
“It was so very crowded, they had to create more room for us,” she said. “It was so good. Maybe it’s the age we all are that made such a turnout. We needed a reunion that lasted a couple of days, because there wasn’t enough time to talk to everyone.”
Canty connected with her best friends from way back, and they sat together for the meal.
“We tried to have a program, but everybody kept talking,” said Subotnik, chuckling. “Some of us haven’t seen each other in 9, 25 and 50 years!”
During the 50th reunion, attendees remembered 28 classmates and seven Northwest teachers who have passed away, with photos and brief notes dis-played on a memorial table.
“We were fortunate to have three years to come together as one class,” said Subotnik. “We were blessed to have met at that time of our lives and to have formed relationships and friendships that have lasted all these years.”
Photo courtesy of Steve Subotnik
NWHS graduate Terry McKoin and his wife, Judy, only traveled from Kernersville for the reunion.
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FRAUDJune 23 | A resident of Quail Creek Drive in Colfax reported that an unknown person made an unauthorized withdrawal from the victim’s business account via Western Union. The exact nature of the transaction, which was for $2,294, is still under investigation.
June 24 | A resident of Brookbank Road in Oak Ridge reported that an unknown person opened a Verizon Wireless ac-count in the victim’s name in 2008. The victim learned of the account when he went to Verizon to upgrade his legitimate account and was told that he had an unpaid balance of $1,120.89, which was for the fraudulent account.
Wells Fargo Conference Cup standings announcedby L.A. LOGAN
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has released the final Wells Fargo Conference Cup results for the 2014-2015 academic year.
The annual award recognizes high schools that exemplify overall athletic excellence within each of the state’s four competitive conference divisions. The cup, formerly known as the Wachovia Cup, does not involve academics.
In the 4-A Piedmont Triad, Northwest Guilford came out on top with 102.5 points at the end of the spring sports season to earn the Conference Cup title. The Vikings swept the lacrosse championships and won the softball and men’s tennis conference championships.
“At Northwest, we are blessed to have awesome community support for athletics,
with an outstanding coaching staff and parent support,” said Northwest Athletic Director John Hughes. “These factors have led to continued and sustained success in most sports offered at Northwest.
Hughes credits this year’s win to the hardworking student-athletes and coaches who dedicate themselves to being the best they can be.
“[Northwest Principal] Ralph Kitley and I try to uphold the high expectations of those who served before us,” said Hughes. “We take the responsibility of maintaining our outstanding athletic program very seriously.”
He called the Wells Fargo Confer-ence Cup “a symbol of the well-rounded program” at Northwest, which has won the Conference Cup 19 out of the last 20 years.
Northern Guilford secured its sixth Wells Fargo Conference Cup for the best overall
interscholastic athletic performance in the 3-A Mid-State Conference, with first-place finishes in women’s soccer, men’s tennis, men’s track and a tie for the top spot in soft-ball and men’s lacrosse, totaling 268 points.
“It means a lot to have a very good all-around athletic program,” said North-ern Athletic Director Brian Thomas. “It is a testimony to our community, our student-athletes, our teaching staff, our administra-tion and our coaching staff.”
Thomas said Northern’s coaches have very strong work ethics, which the athletes see.
“All of our coaches care about our kids and want them to be successful,” he said. “The administration here at Northern set very high standards academically and across the board for the arts, clubs and athletic programs.”
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Free beach music and blues, Saturday, July 11 > save the date!6:00p–8:30p, Summerfield Community Park Amphitheater
> Quality, high-energy ENTERTAINMENT
> Center Grove Grill & Soda Shop’sFOOD TRUCK on site for
concessions
Bring your blankets,lawnchairs and friends!
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Blackwater Rhythm & Blues Band
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AUTO FOR SALE
1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, 150,000 miles, $3,500. (336) 207-8221.
1998 FORD EXPLORER, 4-door, white, gray interior, V6, air, PS, PB, 150K miles, very good cond. $4,100/obo. 668-2626.
EMPLOYMENT
DIGNITY HEALTH CARE needs nurses and CNAs. Ventilator experience a plus. Send resume to PO Box 595, Summerfi eld, NC 27358, or fax to (336) 298-4127.
ASST. BAKER / CAKE DECORATOR. P/T position, 20+ hours/wk., some experience, fl exible hours. Call Mike, (336) 949-4802, or send resume to [email protected].
Operation Xcel, an after-school and sum-mer enrichment program in Stokesdale, is seeking a SUMMER MATH TEACHER for elementary students. The camp runs from July 6-August 7. Hours: 9am-1pm, Monday-Thursday. Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] or call Kelli at (336) 255-0232.
SAVE THE DATE
Stonefi eld Cellars SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, 7pm, every Friday in July. Wine, beer and food available for purchase. For a complete listing of July’s performers, see display ad on page 10.
Something going on? We’ll help get the word out!
TAKE A BITE OUT OF SUMMER at Gray Gables, Sat., July 11, 5-9pm. Games, mu-sic, photo booth, bounce house and more! See display ad on page 3 for more info.
Please join us Sunday, July 19, 10:30am, at Liberty Wesleyan Church, 15303 US Hwy. 158 in Summerfi eld, for a concert by THE HYMNSMAN QUARTET. A love of-fering will be taken. Please contact Joanne James at (336) 643-6968 for more info.
NEED HELP?Call (336) 644-7035 ext. 10
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Summer Camps ..........................20
Yard Sale..................................... 20
Home Services .......................20-22
Misc. Services ..............................22
Misc. for Sale ..............................22
Misc. Wanted ........................22-23
Pets/Animals & Services ...............23
Real Estate .................................. 23
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SUMMER CAMPS
DRAMA KIDS OF THE TRIAD summer camp is for ages 5-17. Campers partici-pate in plays, improv, creative movement, verbal exercises, hilarious theater games and more! We offer camps in two locations, Kernersville and at Destination Arts in Oak Ridge. For more info, visit www.dramakids.com/nc1/camps/ or call Katie Lindsay at (336) 508-1187.
Northwest Vikings YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP for rising 3rd-8th graders, July 27 through 30, from 8:30-11:30am, Northwest High School Practice Field. Registration forms at www.nwvikingsfootball.net.
NWHS Baseball Boosters SKILLS CAMP, July 6-10, 8:30am-12:30pm. Rising 3rd-9th graders. Visit www.diamondnwvikings.com for more info, or call (336) 298-3302.
LINK JARRETT YOUTH BASEBALL ACADEMY at UNCG, July 13-16, 8am-12n. For details & registration, visit us online at Linkjarrettbaseball.com.
YARD SALE
YARD SALE, July 4, 7am-12n, 7792 Springdale Meadow Dr., Stokesdale. Lots of misc. items and boys’ clothes!
HOME SERVICES
CLEANING
Claudia’s Cleaning Service
Weekly or bi-weekly residential cleaningServing Stokesdale,
GARY’S HANDYMAN HOME SERVICES“Providing value for the home-ownership ex-perience.” Gary Gellert, serving NC’s Pied-mont Triad area. [email protected], (336) 423-8223.
LAWN EQUIPMENT SERVICELocated in Oak Ridge. Free pick up and deliv-ery. Tune up, preventive or rebuild on all lawn service/yard equipment. Commercial or resi-dential. Call or text Rick, (336) 501-8681.
GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom re-pair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.
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ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Li-censed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.
ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.
CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICEComplete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.
SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. Summer 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
GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heat-ers. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.
GUTTER CLEANING, aluminum and cop-per seamless gutters, replacement windows. Call Gary the Gutter Guy, (336) 345-6518.
HOME SERVICES
PAINTING & DRYWALL
PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.
(336) 931-0600BEKPaintCompany.com• References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed
BEK Paint Co.Residential & Commercial
STILL PERFECTION PAINTINGReliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pres-sure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.
CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior & ex-terior, pressure washing. Free est., lic/ins. Call Carlos, (336) 669-5210.
PLUMBING
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.
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MY GROUNDSKEEPERLandscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154.
STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATESBig or small. George Joyce, (336) 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.
WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fer-tilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764.
D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATIONComplete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101.
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.
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.
COLFAX LAWNCAREComplete lawn care maintenance. Mow-ing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 26 years. (336) 362-5860.
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ROOFING
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.
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 expe-rienced with all types of roofi ng. BBB ac-credited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call 662-7980, or visit redrhinoroofi ng.com.
MISC. SERVICES
NORTHWEST ART FRAMINGFine, affordable framing. “Completely satis-fi ed every time” – Joe in Summerfi eld. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911.
CLASES DE GUITARRA Y ARTE en sum-merfi eld, para adultos y ninos de todas las edades de habla hispana. Call 324-8848.
MELDA’S HAIR DESIGNS welcomes Pita Combs. Stylist / instructor in all hair ser-vices. 10% off new clients’ fi rst visit through July 30. (336) 643-7799 or 912-2552.
FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, gas equip., bikes, grills, metal and electrical items. (336) 689-4167.
COMPUTER REPAIRS $99.Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.
RADIAL ARM SAW: 10” Craftsman w/10-ft. table and 1-hp dust collector system. $200. (336) 510-7918.
MISC. FOR SALE
AMERICAN HERITAGE POOL TABLE, ex-cellent condition, 8 ft., 1” slate. Cue sticks, two cue racks, light over table and side ta-ble included. $2,500. (336) 671-8176.
WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys. New ven-dors welcome. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 1-6pm.
John Deere D130 LAWN TRACTOR, 900 engine hours. Includes dump trailer, towed aerator, seeder and dual bag vacuum. $1,450. Jim, (336) 314-0714.
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.
BLUEBERRIES – UPICK. Table sales as available. 8407 Deep Valley Rd., Summer-fi eld, 27358. (336) 543-6961.
ALL-PRO POWER WASHING Windows, vinyl, concrete, pool decks, drain jetting. 15% off any cleaning. Fully insured. www.all-prowash.com, (336) 402-7726.
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.
REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION
Construction Services, INC
BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS
644-8615 office508-5242 cell
Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797
TMSidewalks | Driveways | Stamped concrete
JLB REMODELING, INC.Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.
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.
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].
RENOVATION WORKS INC.New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.
BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTIONKitchens & baths, custom decks, garages, sid-ing, windows, roofi ng specials, rotted wood. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.
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PET SITTING. Caring and responsible. $14 per 30-minute visit. (336) 601-2087.
LOST & FOUND
LOST FEMALE YELLOW LAB from Lee’s Ridge Road, off of West Harrell. She is a very shy rescue who unexpectedly caught a scent and ran into the woods. She is likely to be fearful of new people. If you see her, please call me, Katie, at (518) 774-5684.
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HOMES FOR RENT
STOKESDALE, 3BR, 2BA, mobile home, appliances furnished. $500/mo., $500 sec. deposit. (336) 707-7122.
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HOMES FOR SALE
CAROLINA MARINA, 214 Pelican Drive. Boat slip, 40’ covered deck, park model, water front. $89,000. Ken, (336) 337-9268.
Ramilya SiegelCRS, GRI, SRES,Chairman’s Circle Award(336) 215.9856 [email protected] www.allentate.com/RamilyaSiegel
8407 Oakchester Drive, Oak RidgeFabulous 5 BR/5 full +2 half BA home in desirable Linville Oaks community. Features teenage suite/in-law quarters with kitchen, private garage and covered terrace. Gourmet kitchen w/breakfast area and stunning keep-ing room with access to deck. Exceptional location in Northwest schools! $849,500
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HOMES FOR SALE
SUMMERFIELD, 7666 Deboe Rd., 3.23 wooded acres with spring on dead-end road. 1,425 sq. ft. home, 3BR, 1.5BA. $225,000. Call (336) 643-6735.
KITCHENS INSIDE & OUT • BASEMENT
7708 Tall Meadows Drive Entertainer’s dream with kitchens in and out. Immaculate 3BR/3.5BA/3-car with walk-out basement. Renovated master BA. Basement boasts bonus, office or possible additional BR, bath, workout or workshop room and access to patio. Outside is laid-stone patio w/stone fireplace and built-in kitchen area. $329,900
GIL VAUGHANRealtor®/Broker • (336) 337-4780
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LAKEFRONT + BASEMENT W/ KITCHEN
7707 Tall Meadows DriveMaster BR plus second BR or office on main level. Northwest schools. Basement with op-tional in-law suite and second kitchen. Updated kitchen with granite counters, SS appliances (2013), sit-up bar area and pantry. Expansive deck overlooking back yard and lake. Close to all Triad cities. County taxes. $389,900
GIL VAUGHANRealtor®/Broker • (336) 337-4780
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ACCOUNTING Kimberly Thacker Accounting ..............14Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........17
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICESPrestige Car Wash ...............................12
CHURCHESFaith Baptist Tabernacle ......................11Stokesdale Christian Church ..................5
EVENTSStonefield Cellars Summer Concerts ....10The Gardens at Gray Gables .................3Town of Summerfield Concert .............18
HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNINGGreat Clips ..........................................13POSH Hair Studio................................14
HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICESHouse of Stars .....................................17Pest Management Systems ..................15ProStone, Inc. .......................................5
LEGAL SERVICESAttorney Bill Barbour ...........................18
MEDICAL / EYE CARE / PT Forsyth Pediatrics Oak Ridge ...............12Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ................12Summerfield Family Eye Care ..............14
REAL ESTATEA New Dawn Realty ............................14Berkshire Hathaway Home Services ......2Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams ...........14Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ................23Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ...................23
RESTAURANTSBistro 150 ............................................12Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ...............13New York China Restaurant .................18Rio Grande Mexican Grille ...................13
RETAIL Bi-Rite Food Center .............................16Gigi’s Flowers & More ..........................14Priba Furniture & Interiors ....................24Roomer Has It .......................................6
