IN THIS ISSUE News in brief................................ 2 Your Questions ............................ 4 Summerfield Town Council ........ 6 Business Notes .......................... 10 Bits & Pieces .............................. 10 Crime/Incident Report ............. 13 Student Profiles ......................... 14 Community Calendar.............. 15 Grins & Gripes ........................... 17 Classifieds ................................. 19 Index of Advertisers ................. 23 March 21 - 27, 2014 bringing the local news home to northwest Guilford County since 1996 www.nwobserver.com ...continued on p. 12 ...continued on p. 12 ...continued on p. 18 by STEVE HUFFMAN NW GREENSBORO – The cool and rainy weather last Sunday managed something the British army couldn’t when it battled here 233 years ago. It forced the local militia into a hasty retreat from the grounds of Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. “We’re trying to beat the rain,” said David Carpenter as he and other members of the Guilford Mi- litia loaded equipment into a trailer shortly before noon on March 16. The weather was much more inviting the previous day, when hordes of spectators turned out for the annual re-enactment and Battle of Guilford Courthouse observance. In addition to the battle re-enactments, the event offered Revolutionary War music, a wreath-laying ceremony, and a volley of flintlock musket fire. Battle of Guilford Courthouse Citizens voice opposition to property condemnation Armed robbery at Food Lion Residents urged to get accurate information, keep an open mind about proposed trail No one hurt, suspect apprehended by STEVE HUFFMAN SUMMERFIELD – No immedi- ate action was taken, but most in attendance seemed to leave Wednesday’s meeting of Sum- merfield’s Trails and Open Space Committee with a better under- standing of a proposed trail. Performers, spectators gather to commemorate 233rd anniversary of Revolutionary War battle Photo by Steve Huffman/NWO Tom Flood is a member of the Guilford Courthouse Fife & Drum Corps, a group of musicians who participated in the March 15 re-enactment of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. I’ve never heard anyone say they’re anywhere near ready to condemn property.” Mayor Tim Sessoms I’d say forget the trails before I’d say to condemn someone’s property.” Sue Beeson, member of Trails Committee by PATTI STOKES STOKESDALE – Thursday, March 13, began as a normal day for employees of the Food Lion in the Kings Crossing Shopping Center on N.C. 68 in Stokesdale. At about 6:55 a.m., however, the day took a down- ward turn when a man described at the time as Hispanic, 6 feet tall and weighing between 200 and 230 pounds came into the store and asked for a piece of Photo by Annette Joyce/NWO An armed robbery occurred at the Food Lion in Stokesdale on March 13.
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IN THIS ISSUENews in brief ................................2
Your Questions ............................4
Summerfi eld Town Council ........6
Business Notes .......................... 10
Bits & Pieces .............................. 10
Crime/Incident Report ............. 13
Student Profi les ......................... 14
Community Calendar .............. 15
Grins & Gripes ........................... 17
Classifi eds ................................. 19
Index of Advertisers .................23
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by STEVE HUFFMAN
NW GREENSBORO – The cool and rainy weather last Sunday managed something the British army couldn’t when it battled here 233 years ago.
It forced the local militia into a hasty retreat from the grounds of Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.
“We’re trying to beat the rain,” said David Carpenter as he and other members of the Guilford Mi-
litia loaded equipment into a trailer shortly before noon on March 16.
The weather was much more inviting the previous day, when hordes of spectators turned out for the annual re-enactment and Battle of Guilford Courthouse observance. In addition to the battle re-enactments, the event offered Revolutionary War music, a wreath-laying ceremony, and a volley of flintlock musket fire.
Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Citizens voice oppositionto property condemnation
Armed robbery at Food Lion
Residents urged to get accurate information, keep an open mind about proposed trail
No one hurt, suspect apprehended
by STEVE HUFFMAN
SUMMERFIELD – No immedi-ate action was taken, but most in attendance seemed to leave Wednesday’s meeting of Sum-merfield’s Trails and Open Space Committee with a better under-standing of a proposed trail.
Performers, spectators gather to commemorate 233rd anniversary of Revolutionary War battle
Photo by Steve Huffman/NWO
Tom Flood is a member ofthe Guilford Courthouse Fife& Drum Corps, a group ofmusicians who participated in theMarch 15 re-enactment of theBattle of Guilford Courthouse.
I’ve never heard anyone say they’re anywhere near
ready to condemn property.”Mayor Tim Sessoms
I’d say forget the trails before I’d say to condemn
someone’s property.” Sue Beeson,
member of Trails Committee
by PATTI STOKES
STOKESDALE – Thursday, March 13, began as a normal day for employees of the Food Lion in the Kings Crossing Shopping Center on N.C. 68 in Stokesdale. At about 6:55 a.m., however, the day took a down-ward turn when a man described at the time as Hispanic, 6 feet tall and weighing between 200 and 230 pounds came into the store and asked for a piece of
Photo by Annette Joyce/NWO
An armed robbery occurred at the Food Lion in Stokesdale on March 13.
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Gary Albert
CORRECTIONOn page 3 of our March 14-20,
2014 issue, we wrote that the bridge which is being replaced on Bunch Road is at the southern end of Bunch Road, but it’s actually at the eastern end. Additionally, the 10’-wide footpath referred to in the article is not directly associated with the A&Y Summerfield South project, as was stated, but with future plans for a proposed Piedmont Greenway that would head west/south-
west from that general area.
“The proposed A&Y route is north-east of the bridge and Reedy Fork Creek, and the Piedmont Greenway could tie in well to the A&Y route in this general area,” said Summerfield’s town manager, Scott Whitaker. “It’s another reason that this proposed westerly part of the A&Y route through the Greens-boro watershed is so attractive – it’s potentially a great leg to the Piedmont Greenway too.”
Albert announces resignationSTOKESDALE – Gary Albert, who was appointed to the Stokesdale Town Council in January, announced his resignation at the end of the March 13 council meeting.
A retired business owner, Albert was
appointed by the council to serve the remaining two years of Randy Braswell’s four-year term after Braswell was elected mayor in November.
Apologizing for resigning so soon after his appointment, Albert explained
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medical needs increase over time.
Council members who responded to an email say they have not yet discussed how they will proceed with filling the seat that is now vacant for the second time in three months, but council mem-
ber Bill Jones says he sees no urgency in filling the position.
Since there are no formal guidelines in place for how a council member should be appointed when a seat is vacated, council member Frank Bruno says he would like to establish some guidelines not only for the current coun-cil, but for future councils.
“We have some great applicants who’ve already expressed an interest in the position, and I’d love to see us interview and discuss qualifications so we can make the best decision for our town as we fill this vacancy,” said Vicki White-Lawrence, who was elected to the council in November.
School year extended – againGUILFORD COUNTY – No sooner had students settled into their school day on March 17, after having had a two-hour delay, than Guilford County Schools
announced they would be dismissed two hours early due to predictions of sleet and freezing rain.
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Jones appointed as district judgeSTOKESDALE – Randle Jones, 55, was one of four district court judges appointed by Gov. Pat McCrory on March 11. Jones will serve the re-maining two years of Judge Sherry Alloway’s term.
Jones served on the Stokesdale Town Council from 1991 to 2013, and was the town’s mayor
for 18 of those years. He did not seek re-election when his term ended last November.
Prior to his recent appointment as district court judge, Jones worked as a private practice attorney in High Point. He has served as assistant district attor-ney for Prosecutorial District 17A and as assistant public defender for Prosecutorial District 18. He has also worked as a po-lice attorney, and worked for the Guilford County Sheriff’s Department for eight years in various roles, including deputy,
resulted in schools being closed the following day, March 18, which brought the total school days missed this aca-demic year to 10.
Jan. 23 was the first makeup day this year, and Monday, March 31 will be another makeup day.
Four additional makeup days have
been scheduled for the week of April 14-18, which was to have been spring break (schools will remain closed on April 18, which is Good Friday).
Other makeup days have been scheduled on June 11, 12, 13 – and the latest school closing on March 18 will be made up on Monday, June 16.
‘Tis the season ... for budgetingNW GUILFORD COUNTY – Oak Ridge’s finance committee, chaired by John Jenkins, will meet on Monday, March 25 to continue discussions on the 2014-2015 FY budget. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. at the town hall, 8315 Linville Road, and the public is invited.
The finance committee plans to present a preliminary budget to the Oak Ridge Town Council at its meeting on Thursday, April 3. Public hearings for input on the budget are scheduled for the May 1 and June 5 town council meetings, after which the council hopes to adopt the budget for next fiscal year.
After receiving input from the town council, finance officer, and the town’s finance committee, Summerfield Town Manager Scott Whitaker is preparing a line-item draft budget for next fiscal year, which will be available on March 31. There will be a period for public
comments on the draft budget at the April 8 town council meeting, April 21 finance committee meeting, and May 13 town council meeting.
The final draft budget for Sum-merfield will be presented at a special called town council meeting on May 27, at which time citizens will have another opportunity for input.
A public hearing on the budget will be held at the Summerfield Town Coun-cil meeting on June 10, after which the council anticipates adopting the budget for next fiscal year.
Visit www.summerfieldgov.com to view a detailed budget calendar for Summerfield.
The Stokesdale Town Council will have a budget workshop on Tuesday, March 25 at 4 p.m. at the town hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road.
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The Old Mill of Guilford has three signs – one on the Old Mill property, another across the highway from the property and a third one just south of the mill, at the Ai Church.
While these signs are not in compliance with the ordi-nance, they are allowed to stay because of a grandfather clause in the ordinance.
“The original signs (for the Old Mill) existed before the town incorporated and ad-opted a sign ordinance, and are therefore considered legal, non-conforming signs,” explains Bruce Oakley, Oak Ridge’s town manager.
“This means that, although the signs don’t comply with the current sign regulations, they can stay in
their current locations but cannot be expanded or relocated. The signs can be replaced and repainted, as long as new signs are the same size, in the same location and only advertise for the Old Mill.”
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Mayor Tim Sessoms opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Councilman Mike Adams was out of town and Jim Secor, attorney, was attending in place of Town Attorney Bill Hill.
PUBLIC COMMENTSFifteen citizens spoke during the Pub-
lic Comments period, which allows up to five minutes per speaker. Dwayne Crawford said he had
spoken with several people after the Feb. 11 council meeting who shared his concerns about how proposed revisions to the pubic nuisance ordinance and the abandoned vehicle ordinance were left.
Crawford advised the council to either provide a clear directive for what needed to be done to the revisions to meet the intent of them – or drop, rather than indefinitely table, them. Dan Collison introduced himself as a
Jamestown resident, a pastor, and a for-mer candidate for the 6th Congressional District seat. Collison recently withdrew from the Congressional race and said he gave his support to Mark Walker.
“Mark is a solid conservative, fiscally, socially and legislatively,” Collison said. “He is a man of principle, integrity and self-sacrifice. ‘People before politics’ is his campaign slogan and he will be a cham-pion for us in the Washington sphere.” Bill Stafford, whose property is near
the community park on Centerfield Road, spoke about a proposed trail route that was presented at the Feb. 11 meeting. The proposed route would cross Staf-ford’s private property.
“I’m very mad about it (the proposed route). My daddy had that property since 1948. I’m going to see the trail right through the woods,” Stafford said. “As far as I’m concerned, y’all are vultures. It’s no less than stealing. You might have a law to
steal, but that doesn’t mean you have to. This thing is going to cause a lot of prob-lems – theft and everything else – ’cause they are going to see everything everybody has got … You said nobody would see it from their bathroom window, but Tim Nel-son can see it from his bathroom window. You all ain’t heard the end of this.” Debbie Stafford, Bill’s wife, echoed her
husband’s views about the proposed trail.“You don’t have the right to come in
and condemn our property with a flippant attitude,” she told the council. “My grand-children go out there every week and play. You’re going to have thugs walking down that trail, looking to see what we have got back there. You’re going to have molesters back there. Not one of you is more important than my grandchildren.
“There are a lot of other paths you
could take to put in this trail without de-stroying my family’s property and privacy … You need to search your hearts and find another way around it,” Stafford implored. Frank Ficca asked if wood from the
structure that is to be demolished beside the Gordon Hardware store would be recycled. Town Manager Scott Whitaker said the town would use as much of the wood as possible, and consider options for the remaining wood.
“We certainly would like to see it go to use. We have no intention of discard-ing it,” said Whitaker. Mark Mortensen referenced the signs
on Bunch Road indicating a portion of the road at the lower end (near Pleas-ant Ridge Road) would be closed as of March 17. Mortenson called DOT and said he was told it would be closed through Oct. 1 for a bridge replacement.
“This is America – seven months to build a bridge?” Mortenson asked, saying he hoped this bridge work was not being done to make Bunch Road a major access road to the future I-73 on/
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Whitaker said the replacement bridge was independent of the I-73 project and offered to show Mortenson detailed maps of where the on/off ramp would be built.
Cheri Pikett encouraged the town to wait until funding is secured before it starts building the proposed trail, adding that private property owners should have a say in having a trail easement.
Pickett asked if more information about the capital projects the town is discussing could be posted on the town’s website. Whitaker said the projects will be outlined in the line item draft budget that will be ready on March 31 (and posted at www.summerfieldgov.com).
Lastly, Pickett encouraged the council to work on getting water for the fire department, and to realize that after U.S. 220 is widened, another fire station above Spotswood Road might be needed.
Chip Person of Stanley Huff Road, who at the Feb. 11 council meeting spoke in opposition to the proposed public nui-sance ordinance revisions, said he realized you couldn’t just pick on someone after they had written and presented some-thing, so he offered to serve on a commit-tee and “help fix” the proposed revisions.
“I don’t like nuisances and I don’t like people telling me what to do,” Person emphasized, adding he was against taking private property for a trail against property owners’ will.
“Quite frankly, when you take some-body’s property from them for the public good, it ought to be for the public good. Their land is no longer private.”
Thanking Person for his comments, Mayor Sessoms directed him to the town’s website where he could submit his volunteer application.
Don Wendelken said with all the projects the town was tackling (i.e., A&Y Trail and Gordon property purchase) as well as those which would affect the town (I-73 construction and commercial development on N.C. 150), government transparency was imperative.
Wendelken said he tries to keep
citizens updated via his website, but urged the town to provide more information and citizens to be involved and informed.
Referencing the Gordon property acquisition, Gail Dunham said the town had proceeded without citizen input, had taken 15 months to disclose its plans, and assessments on the Gordon prop-erty were not adequate. To get more information, she had been forced to submit public record requests, she said.
“The Gordon legacy is going to be that people were thrown out of their homes in the worst winter in decades,” she added. “The 90-day notice was not the thing to do.”
On the issue of trails, Dunham said ac-quiring easements should be the first step.
“Doing design first and then ease-ments will lead to eminent domain. I am not opposed to walking and biking trails, but I am totally opposed to condemn-ing property,” Dunham said. The town would have many challenges in building a “Cadillac trail” that would ultimately cost about $1 million a mile, and citizens were not on board with it, she added.
Adrian Williamson said the town had engaged in one project after another over the last several years.
“It has been spend, spend, spend, and we don’t even have time to catch up,” he said.
When people moved to Summer-field, they left sidewalks and trails behind and there wasn’t “a restaurant on every corner,” Williamson said, adding that he felt Summerfield should remain a rural community.
Williamson also said that “three weeks and one day” after he spoke at the Feb. 11 council meeting (in opposi-tion to the abandoned vehicles ordi-nance), he was visited by John Ganus, the town’s enforcement officer.
Continuing, Williamson said that a Greensboro city trail is right at the end of his property (on Lewiston Road), and he has come home before and found
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people from the trail standing in his back yard. Trash, beer cans, liquor bottles, clothing and sex books were among the things he said he has found on the trail.
“Everything we have done costs money and it is going to cost money to keep these trails up. I think we have enough trails … and we haven’t ever had a project that has come in under the larg-est amount (budgeted),” Williamson said. Paul Lambrecht, chairman of the
town’s Trails and Open Space Com-mittee, apologized for using the word “hermit” when referring to Bill Stafford, who owns property near the community park end of the proposed trail route.
“I totally used the wrong word,” Lam-brecht said. “What I wanted to say was someone who doesn’t like the outdoors. If you look up the word ‘hermit,’ it is actu-ally the definition of someone who goes into seclusion for religious purposes … so that’s totally off what I wanted to say.”
Lambrecht also apologized to Tim Nelson, another property owner near the community park end of the proposed trail route.
“Mr. Nelson totally proved me wrong because last Sunday he invited me over and you could see the trail from his bathroom window,” Lambrecht said. He assured everyone that the committee was listening to their concerns about the pro-posed trail, and thanked Bill and Debbie Stafford for coming to the meeting.
Tim Jones, who spoke in opposition to the proposed nuisance ordinance revisions at the Feb. 11 council meeting, said he was still bothered by them.
“I have this understanding of the con-stitution that we are protected from search and seizures. I question how the town can so easily enter onto someone’s property without due process, and without an op-portunity to face their accuser,” Jones said
Referencing Adrian Williamson’s earlier statement that he had been visited by the town’s enforcement officer a few weeks after publicly opposing the proposed ordi-nance revisions, Jones said he would hate to be punished for just speaking his mind.
“I am concerned about the direction Summerfield is headed in,” Jones con-tinued. “These trails – what is the hurry? It seems to me there are plenty of (trail) facilities. I don’t want to see the town reck-lessly spend money. Some of these folks paid for their land with blood and sweat and you’re going to show up and tell them what they can do with their property. I can’t speak for everyone else, but I want to be left alone,” Jones said.
John O’Day, a member of the Trails and Open Space Committee, said no one on the committee had discussed con-demning property for the trail.
“I think we have done the best we can to lay out a trail based on all the dynam-ics we were given,” O’Day said. “Where is this trail going to go? It’s not an easy thing to figure out where the best route is. All of our meetings have had advisors … there are a lot of constraints that I don’t think anyone here is aware of.”
O’Day invited everyone to the com-mittee meeting the following evening, and then emphasized, “None of us have ever suggested that we seize anyone’s prop-erty. I am completely against that.” Paul Voight voiced concern about the
dilapidated structure beside the Gordon Hardware store, and urged the council to either “shore it up” or tear it down before it falls or is blown down and hurts someone.
Voight also said he has purchased property in another state, and someday plans to move there.
“The town I’m going to, they work together,” Voight said. “Here, everybody works against each other. In 1986 when I came here, this was a pretty place. Now everyone is clashing.”
For coverage of the remainder of the council meeting, including discussion of the 2014-2015 FY budget, a presentation of the process the town followed in decid-ing to purchase the 16.1-acre Gordon property, discussion of a council retreat and more, visit www.nwobserver.com or look for it next week’s issue.
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to Red Dog FarmGREENSBORO – According to the Humane Society, about 2.7 million healthy, adoptable cats and dogs — about one every 11 seconds — are put down in U.S. shelters each year. Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network has been working to address this problem and has helped rescue and re-home over 1,700 animals since its inception in 2006. Some of these animals need extra TLC to prepare them to find their forever homes, and that’s where ma Cares has stepped in to assist.
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Benefi t to raise money for business and rescueSTOKESDALE – Lexie Novak, in co-operation with her boyfriend Thomas Walker, is working on a unique concept for their future Stokesdale business. Combining her love of art and her pas-sion for pit bulls, Novak plans to open Pound Puppy Tattoo Studio and donate a portion of her profits to the Pit Bull Rescue.
Eventually, she hopes the studio will grow into a community gathering place where people can come together for such things as art classes and cookouts.
Pound Puppy Tattoo Studio will be
located in the building across from Sun-trust Bank. In an effort to raise funds to renovate the building, Novak is sponsor-ing a March of Paws benefit concert.
The concert takes place on Sunday, March 23 from 3 p.m. to midnight at the Blind Tiger in Greensboro. A num-ber of bands, including Fractyl/Dactyl, Quinn Haydn Flagg, The Scorchin’ Sons, Balahougan and more are slated to appear. Food and raffle prizes will also be available. The cost is $10. For more information visit Pound Puppy Tattoos Studio on Facebook.
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Representatives of ma Cares present their pledge of $10,000 to Red Dog Farm Animal and Rescue Network on March 14.
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Lauren Riehle, RDF’s executive direc-tor, says “We’re so grateful to ma Cares because their support will allow us to seek treatment for sick or injured animals who might not otherwise be considered adopt-
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Follow ORFD on TwitterOAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge residents can now be kept up-to-date about road conditions, accidents, wind conditions
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Candidates’ forum, March 25GUILFORD COUNTY – Conserva-tives for Guilford County (C4GC) will host a candidates’ forum on Tuesday, March 25, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Greensboro Regional Realtors Associa-tion building, 23 Oak Branch Drive in Greensboro.
All candidates running for local, state and judicial offices have been invited to participate. Attendees will be offered a unique opportunity to meet a number of candidates and hear firsthand their
views and positions on current issues.C4GC is a nonpartisan alliance of
local citizens concerned with the level of growth, regulation, taxation and spend-ing of and by governments at every level.
More information about this event and organization can be found at the Conservatives for Guilford County Facebook site, www.myC4GC.com, or by calling Jodi Riddleberger at (336) 508-5610.
Medicine drop-off National Poison Prevention Week
is March 16-22, and Safe Kids North Carolina will once again spearhead Operation Medicine Drop, a state-wide blitz of events where the public can safely and conveniently dispose of unused or expired prescription or over-the-counter medications.
“Any medication that is expired or no longer needed – whether it be over-the-counter drugs, prescriptions, samples or pet medication – will be accepted and destroyed, no questions asked,” Safe Kids North Carolina Director Kelly Ransdell said.
There were no Operation Medicine Drop events scheduled for the northwest area, but Med-Toss, a take-back pre-
scription drug event, will be held on Thurs-day, March 20, at the CVS in Oak Ridge (corner of NC 68 and 150) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Also, the Greensboro Police Depart-ment offers two locations for the public to dispose of unused medication year-round. Prescription and over-the-counter pills, patches, ointments and capsules (no liquids) can be placed in secure collection boxes at two stations: 300 S. Swing Road and 1106 Maple St. The boxes are accessible Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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paper on which he wrote a note de-manding money.
Colonel Randy Powers of the Guil-ford County Sheriff’s Department reports the suspect displayed a weapon but did not point it directly at anyone.
Store employees were instructed to check two locations for money before the suspect left the store with about
$258 in cash. No one was injured, and the suspect was in and out of the store in about four minutes.
Billy Michael Sutton, 34, of 2901 Martinsville Road in Greensboro, was arrested on March 18 and charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon. Sutton’s bail was set at $25,000.
Carpenter is a captain with the Guil-ford Militia, members of which per-form living history shows.
About five times a year they engage in programs at Guilford
Battleground; the two-day re-enactment occurs every March and is one of their favorite events. Carpenter said the idea is to show the public how people lived, ate and dressed in the 18th century.
Carpenter describes members of the militia who fought at the Battle of Guil-ford Courthouse on March 15, 1781, as a fearsome lot made up of farmers and others who lacked formal military training.
While members of the militia were instructed only to fire two volleys at approaching British troops before leaving the fighting to the Continental Army, many hung around for more, Carpenter said.
As evidence, he cites the fact that of the approximately 70 militia members who fought that day, between 24 and
30 were killed or wounded.
Lord Charles Cornwallis, the British commander, was surely speaking in part of the militia when he said, “I never saw such fighting since God made me. The Americans fought like demons.”
Though the British won the battle, it came at a cost of about 25 percent of their 1,900 troops.
Carpenter said at the time of the Revolutionary War, men between the ages of 16 and 60 were required to be-long to the militia. “That’s how you paid your taxes,” he said.
Militia members weren’t the only volunteers involved in last weekend’s re-enactments.
Tom Flood and other members of the Guilford Courthouse Fife & Drum Corps performed. Flood said members of the Corps are often mistaken for British re-enactors because the musi-cians wear bright red coats (members of the Continental Army wore blue). He explains that during the Revolutionary War, musicians wore colors opposite of the rest of the army.
The musicians played an intricate role in the fighting by sounding when to charge, retreat and more. Music was often the only means of communication during battle.
“Everything from reveille to taps,” Flood said of the typical day of a Revo-lutionary War military musician.
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Thanks to the coaches and teachers at Northern and Northwest High Schools for their student recommendations and input, which make it possible to recognize these talented, dedicated students for their accomplishments in academics, athletics and cultural arts. Thanks, too, to the student reporters at Northern and Northwest who helped us compile these profiles.
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NORTHWEST LacrosseCOLLIN LETT, senior
Hometown: Oak RidgeToughest class: PE 2Extracurricular activities: Hanging with friendsFavorite food: SpaghettiFavorite movie: “Step Brothers”Siblings? ThreeBest vacation ever: Myrtle BeachYears in the northwest area: 8Dream job: GardenerInteresting/fun fact: I have an outie belly buttonPosition/Role on the team: Long stick midfieldRituals/Superstitions: Eating before every gameLacrosse Coach Mark Goldsmith’s com-ments: “Collin Lett is one of our most talented players on the team and in the state at his position.”
NORTHWEST LacrosseMAX MAURER, senior
Hometown: St. Mary’s City, MarylandToughest class: CalculusExtracurricular activities: Lacrosse, Spanish ClubFavorite food: Fried chickenFavorite band: The UnderachieversFavorite movie: “Pineapple Express”Siblings? One sister
Best vacation ever: Cruise through the Baltic Sea/eastern EuropeYears in the northwest area: 3Dream job: EngineerInteresting/fun fact: Been to over 15 dif-ferent countriesRituals/Superstitions: I have to string and tape my own sticksLacrosse Coach Mark Goldsmith’s com-ments: “Max is a quiet leader who excels at the faceoff ‘X’. He is one of the top 5 faceoff men in the state.”
NORTHERN SoftballMORGAN FUQUAY, junior
Hometown: SummerfieldToughest class: AP Pre-Calculus Extracurricular activities: Showcase travel softball, Beta Club, Embracing Leadership & Diversity through Athletics program (ELDA)Favorite food: ShrimpFavorite band: Blake SheltonFavorite movie: “Soul Surfer”Best vacation: Ocean Lakes in Myrtle BeachYears lived in northern area: All my lifeDream job: Pediatric nurseFun fact: I swallowed two pennies when I was 9 years old; they got lodged in my throat and I had to have them surgically removed. Nickname: “Mo,” “Lil’ Mo”Position on the team: Outfield / captainSoftball Coach Russ Dorrell’s comments: “She keeps the team together and on track and is always willing to do whatever it takes to make a difference in a game.”
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on March 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Greensboro Historical Museum, 130 Summit Ave. Several area historians will have discussions about the city’s unique history and offer museum tours. More info: (336) 373-2610 or [email protected]. Pinto Bean Supper | Help support our community
food pantry by joining us for a pinto bean supper on March 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mt. Bethel Covenant Church, 8130 Hwy. 65 in Summerfield. More info: 587-6716 or [email protected]. Poor Man’s Supper | Mt. Carmel United Methodist
Church, 9088 Mount Carmel Road in Stokesdale, will offer a free “poor man’s supper” on March 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy pinto beans and all the fixings, plus dessert and drinks. More info: call Margaret at 993-2739. BBQ Sale | Stokesdale Fire Department, 8401 Hwy.
158, will sell BBQ on March 22 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (or until sold out); $8/plate or $8/pound, $2 for coleslaw takeout. Children 10 and under, $4/plate (eat-in only). Pre-order: (336) 643-0790 or [email protected]. Flag Disposal | VFW Post 7999 will hold a ceremony
to properly dispose of worn flags on March 22 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Summerfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Road. More info: (336) 362-8166 or [email protected].
MONDAY, MARCH 24 Challenge Me Tennis | Participate in a newly formed
city-wide sports group as Challenge Me Tennis expands into Greensboro. Play when and where you want, then report scores online. The top eight players from each divi-sion will face off in a tournament on May 31. More info: (704) 516-8434 or [email protected].
TUESDAY, MARCH 25 Food Pantry / Clothing Bank | Summerfield United
Methodist Church, 2334 Scalesville Road, will open its food pantry and clothing bank on March 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. Those in need can come for food, clothing, baby items, paper products, etc. More info: (336) 643-5126.
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detective, sergeant and lieutenant.
The bar for the 18th Judicial District submitted names of five local attorneys to Gov. McCrory to consider for the seat vacated by Alloway, who retired last year.
“I am very flattered and honored,” Jones said after receiving word of his appointment.
As to what made him stand out among the five lawyers the bar had rec-ommended, he says it may have been the breadth of his experience.
“I’ve been in law enforcement, been a police attorney, and have done civil litigation, I’ve been a labor lawyer, was a public defender for 13 years and I was a prosecutor for over a year – and then in private practice, I’ve tried cases ranging from capital murder to trespassing. I’ve also done appellate work,” Jones said.
“I also think something that was probably an advantage for me was that
I had been a mayor for 18 years and presided over countless quasi-judicial proceedings. That enabled me to have a good judicial temperament,” Jones added.
The former Stokesdale mayor is in the process of closing down his private practice, and hopes to be sworn in as district court judge sometime in April.
According to the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts, civil cases such as divorce, custody, child support and cases involving less than $10,000 are heard in district court, along with criminal cases involving misdemeanors and infractions. The trial of a criminal case in district court is always without a jury.
The district court also hears juvenile cases involving children under the age of 16 who are delinquent and children un-der the age of 18 who are undisciplined, dependent, neglected or abused.
Highway 158 Bypass discussion gets underwaySTOKESDALE – About 30 people at-tended a meeting at the Stokesdale Town Hall on March 17 to learn more about the alternative routes being proposed by
the NCDOT for the U.S. 158 Bypass in Stokesdale. Some attendees also submit-ted their applications to serve on a U.S. 158 Committee, whose members will be
appointed by the town council.
“The next step will be to have the council review and approve the applica-tions and have the committee set up their meeting schedule,” said Frank Bruno, Stokesdale’s mayor pro tem.
The U.S. 158 Com-mittee will be charged with coming up with a recommendation for a preferred bypass route that will initially be presented to the town council, and eventually to NCDOT.
Of the alternative routes on the table, council member Vicki White-Lawrence said, “People who were at the meeting didn’t necessarily like any of the choices (for routes), but they are what we have to deal with.”
After the town council appoints volunteers to serve on the committee, a meeting schedule will be publicized and all Stokesdale citizens will be encouraged to attend and participate.
According to NCDOT’s website, the purpose of the U.S. 158 project is to im-prove motorist safety and help traffic flow more efficiently along a nearly 20-mile section of U.S. 158.
The section has a high percentage of truck traffic and a high crash rate, the DOT reports. Currently, as many as
23,000 vehicles travel on this section of the highway each day. That number is projected to increase to as many as 57,000 vehicles per day in 2035, and
the road was not designed to accommodate such high traffic levels.
DOT expects to com-plete the environmental assessment for the U.S. 158 project, which is broken down into three
sections, in February 2015. The following year, the department will
develop roadway designs for Sections A and B, which will involve widening the highway from two lanes to four lanes, and design options for Section C, which will involve constructing a bypass around Stokesdale, since NCDOT cannot widen U.S. 158 in that area without significantly impacting the central business district.
The final environmental document – the Finding of No Significant Impact – is scheduled to be complete in October 2016.
Section A, which is 5.1 miles long, begins just north of U.S. 421/Business 40/N.C. 150 and ends at Belews Creek Road in Forsyth County. It is slated to be-gin right-of-way acquisition in fiscal year 2018 and go to construction after 2020.
NCDOT is not scheduled to start pur-chasing property or begin construction on Sections B and C until after 2020.
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GRINS to... Cathy Gold and the trainers at Gold
Standard Fitness in Summerfield. They are encouraging, inspiring and awesome! The new Crossroads Pharmacy in
Kings Crossing Shopping Center in Stokesdale! Everyone is incredibly nice. I inquired about moving my prescriptions and they handled everything. They are superior to any pharmacy I have used and they deliver for free. The neighbor who set my recycle can
back up after wind knocked it over. I have balance issues and have a difficult time. My can was up before I could figure out how to deal with it. The nice woman, “Sherri,” who paid
for my two hamburgers at Center Grove Grill on Tuesday. I was behind her in line waiting to get my order and it was a delightful surprise! The builder, contractor and financer
of the home being built in Windward at Belews Landing for stepping up to help a disabled vet build his home. Todd Michel, who is always willing to
help out his neighbors. Most recently,
he plowed driveways and picked up a stranded neighbor without hesitation. We are all very grateful and appreciate his kindness. The NCDOT. After digging a 2-foot-
deep trench through my entire front yard with a grader to plow away the snow, they sent a team of eight guys, two dump trucks, and a bulldozer to fix and reseed. I’m still shocked. Summerfield Town Manager Scott
Whitaker for all the effort he puts forth on behalf of our town. Scott gives up many evenings with his family and is always prepared for every meeting he attends. Mr. Tickle for clearing our driveway af-
ter the first snowstorm and to the uniden-tified man and his tractor who cleared our driveway in Southern Woods off Highway 158 after the second storm. Neither would take any pay. The parking lot crew at Summit Oak
Ridge Church. They discovered my van had a flat tire while I was in church and filled it with air before I knew anything was even wrong. Thanks for caring! Dr. Julie Dudak of the Village Vet.
Our Yorky was extremely sick and we thought we might lose him. Dr. Julie was compassionate and explained every-thing to us. He is back to bossing the big dogs around!
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The person who thinks it’s OK for dogs to bark at night. This noise is a public nuisance. The owners should be fined. If the barking persists, the dogs should be confiscated.
The Northern Guilford High adminis-trators for forcing kids to stand out in the freezing rain for a half hour and beyond until their late buses arrived.
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“Through this whole process, I’ve wanted to correct some misinformation out there,” said Town Manager Scott Whitaker, speaking to a crowd of about 25 gathered at Town Hall on March 12.
Committee Chairman Paul Lam-brecht encouraged residents to “get one-on-one information” from those involved with the project instead of basing opinions on rumors.
Whitaker invited those with concerns about a proposed trail, which would extend the A&Y Greenway from a future tunnel under U.S. 220 to the commu-nity park on Centerfield Road, to come by Town Hall and view maps of the trail route.
Those involved in developing the proposed trail route emphasized that little about the trail is etched in stone. There’s even a possibility it won’t be built at all.
Wednesday’s gathering followed a town council meeting the previous eve-ning in which several residents voiced concerns about the trail during a public
comments session. Among them were Debbie and Bill Stafford, who said the trail is proposed to stretch across the rear of their property and they want no part of it. They emphatically stated the town has no right to condemn their property for the trail.
Near the beginning of the Trails and Open Space Committee meet-ing, Debbie Stafford told town leaders: “Don’t shove it (the trail) down our throats.”
Much of the meeting that lasted more than two hours involved commit-tee, council and staff members reas-suring the Staffords and other property owners they have no intention of doing so.
“I’ve never heard anyone on the town council say they are ready to condemn property for this project,” Whitaker said.
Sue Beeson, a member of the Trails and Open Space Committee, took it a step further.
“I’d say forget the trails before I’d say to condemn someone’s property,” she said.
Whitaker confirmed a condemna-tion would require a majority vote of council members.
Several options pertaining to the
proposed trail were mentioned at the meeting, including routing it along Summerfield Road or along U.S. 220. Town representatives said, however, either of those options would likely lead to more problems than the current proposal.
Also discussed was how such a trail might affect property values. Alex Ash-ton, who works in property and parks management for Guilford County, said “on the whole” properties that border trails, nature preserves and the like increase in value as a result.
But several residents said they weren’t concerned about a potential hike in property values. “Everyone in our neighborhood bought tranquility,” one man said.
The decision to develop the 2.7-mile trail section that would end at the com-munity park is founded on the town’s comprehensive plan, adopted in 2010, in which residents voiced support for additional trails and greenways. Whita-ker said it may be time to reconsider the town’s commitment, noting a public hearing on the matter would be a good idea when the trail design is presented to the council.
“It’s a huge financial commitment,” Whitaker said. “We all need to know what the citizens really want.”
Alicia Flowers, a town council mem-ber who attended the committee meet-ing, said she’d encourage the town to get all trail easements approved before investing in design.
“I think that’s very, very important,” she said.
The town’s 2013-2014 fiscal year budget includes a line item of $250,000 for trail design and develop-ment, although a price for the design has not been confirmed; the design fee typically represents 15 to 20 percent of the total construction cost of the trail, according to a statement by Whitaker in a previous meeting.
Those involved with the trail devel-opment project encouraged individuals to keep open minds.
“We need to get on the same page,” said Mayor Tim Sessoms. “If this isn’t the solution, what is the solu-tion? That’s all we’re interested in.”
As for condemnation, he said, “I’ve never heard anyone say they’re any-where near ready to condemn prop-erty.”
Lambrecht promised his committee would continue working.
“We’re going to look,” he said. “The solution’s out there. I’m not ready to throw in the towel yet.”
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Mt Zion UMC CHILDRENS CONSIGN-MENT SALE, Friday, March 21, 10am-7pm, and Sat., March 22, 8am-12n, 3708 Ellisboro Rd, Stokesdale.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, all-you-can-eat, Saturday, March 22, 7-11am, Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church, 2614 Oak Ridge Road. $6/person. Sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 600, with all proceeds benefi t-ing Pathway House of Greensboro Urban Ministries. See display ad on page 11 for more info.
FREE POOR MAN’S SUPPER, Saturday, March 22, 5-7pm, Mt. Carmel United Meth-odist Church, Mt. Carmel Church Road, off Hwy. 65 & Belews Creek Road, Stokesdale. Includes pinto beans and all the fi xins, plus dessert & drinks. Everyone is welcome! FREE! Call Margaret with any questions, 993-2739.
KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, Friday, March 21, 9am-7pm and Sat., March 22, 8am-1pm, First Baptist Church Preschool, 1000 West Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Visit www.fbcgso.org/consignment_sale for more info.
SOUTHERN IDEAL HOME SHOW, Friday-Sunday, March 28-30, Greensboro Colise-um Complex. See display ad on page 3 for more info.
VIVA LAS VEGAS CASINO NIGHT, Satur-day, April 5, 7-10pm, Paul J. Ciener Botani-cal Gardens, Kernersville. A community night of fun to support the safety of our stu-dents, sponsored by Oak Ridge Elemen-tary PTO. See display ad on page 12.
YARD SALE MOVING OUT / GARAGE SALE, Sat., March 22, 8am-12n, 8501 Rosedale Drive, Oak Ridge (Twelve Oaks). Downsizing! Furniture, housewares, gym equip., garden tools/pots, clothing and shoes, cookbooks, home décor.
HIRING LANDSCAPE FOREMAN Growing, local company seeking a well-spoken, marketing-knowledgeable/experienced professional with strong leadership skills, exceptional work ethic, five star customer service skills and knowledge of industry. Must be able to work independently as well as with a team, and have managerial and administrative abilities. Good standing NCDL a must. Licensed turf chemical applicator or ability to become licensed – company will pay for exam fees if needed.
Military vets strongly encouraged to apply. Aggressive starting pay depending on experience and background. Please send resumé in confidence to [email protected]. We will check references and perform a background check.
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MAID-2-SHINE. Serving NW area for 10 years. Homes, offices, move in/out. Detail oriented, prof, bonded, exc. ref. 338-0223.
ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good refer-ences, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.
CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANINGIncludes gutters, pressure washing, chande-liers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com.
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INTERIOR DESIGN SOLUTIONS by Maria Awarded Best of Houzz 2014 in Customer Satisfaction because YOU are the most im-portant design element in our projects. $50 off in-home consultation when you mention the Northwest Observer. (336) 944-2750. www.IDSbyMaria.com.
TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree re-moval, hauling and more! (336) 207-6632.
A PLUS LANDSCAPING & Maintenance. We do it all, and now we are taking new full-maintenance contracts with $100 off first month! Offer ends April 4, 2014. $25 off each referral! Call today (336) 285-8172.
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.
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AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality ir-rigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174.
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.
• Refinishing and repair• Antique restoration• In-home services
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PAINTING & DRYWALL
David & Judy Long, owners
(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.
(336) 644-1580 RENOVATION WORKS INC.New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.
BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTIONKitchens & baths, rotted wood, decks, siding, windows, fall roofi ng specialist. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.
JLB REMODELING, INC. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Insured. Custom remodeling & additions. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.
BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONSLicensed & Insured
644-8615 (office)
508-5242 (mobile)
NC General Contractor License #72797
TM Construction Services, INC.
KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION. 26 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.
HOME SERVICES
ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.
CUSTOM HARDSCAPESLet us help create your custom outdoor liv-ing space. Patios, stone walls, walkways, outdoor kitchens, fi repits, or resurface your brick stoop in bluestone. Call One Guy & A Machine, (336) 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com. Lic/ins.
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SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. Spring is here! Let us help with your next outdoor project. No better time for a new patio, sidewalk or driveway. Get on the list now! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.
LiftMaster, Amarr, and all other brandsFree estimates • Insured • 10 years experience
JUNK REMOVAL – appliances, batteries, mowers, cars, electronics, trash removal, etc. Call about free junk removal, 453-8644.
GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS, fi replaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.
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HOME SERVICES
REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION
MOBILE WELDING SERVICE Residential, wrought-iron fence & gates, custom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, triadmobilewelding.com, 362-8679.
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ROOFING
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.
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.
CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC.Residential 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.
MISC. SERVICES
FREE PICKUP of appliances, batteries, junk mowers, air conditioners, grills, electri-cal items, metal items, etc. 689-4167.
(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale
LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED
Gated access with 24/7 camera surveillance
We carry moving & shipping supplies
MISC. SERVICES
COMPUTER REPAIRS $99.Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.
MELDA’S HAIR DESIGNS welcomes Laura Martinez (bilingual), specializing in all beauty services: hair, facials, sugar wax-ing, manis & pedis. 643-7799 or 552-0796.
MISC. FOR SALE
ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, lay-away available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025.
WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN!Antiques, collectibles & so much more! 305 Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Consignors needed, please call (336) 992-2469. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-8pm, Sunday, 1-6pm.
PIANO, Henry A. Miller, about 1950 style, piano teacher owned, $275 cash. (336) 202-3912.
FABULOUS FINDSAccepting spring/summer ladies’ clothing & accessories on consignment, along with furniture and home décor. March Mania Special – will waive $5 annual fee for new or existing consignors, plus earn more (50/50 split!). 112/114 S. Main Street, downtown Kernersville. (336) 992-4550, fabulousfi ndsconsignments.com.
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FIREWOOD, seasoned hardwood, no pine. Pick up or delivery. 253-7615, 643-5744.
$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.
WILL PAY CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick-up of appliances, batteries, air conditioners, grills, metal items, comput-ers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167.
PET / ANIMAL SERVICES
NEPTUNE is a 1-year, 7-month-old male shepherd mix who loves showing off new tricks to his new friends. He is bold, calm, and strong, and can’t wait to be loyal to his new family. Neptune is neutered and ready to go to his forever home today. For more information on Neptune or to see other pets waiting to be part of a family, please visit the Guilford County Animal Shelter at adoptshelterpets.org, or call 297-5020.
SPOIL-ME-ROTTEN ANIMAL CAREMotto: love, compassion, respect for your pets. Professional pet sitter for 18 years. Bonded/Insured. Member, Pet Sitters Intl. Provide food, exercise, play, meds/shots, much TLC. 1-3 trips/day. $15/trip (30 min). Call 643-5242. Oak Ridge/Summerfi eld.
REAL ESTATE
HOME FOR RENTOAK RIDGE, 2BR, 2BA mobile home on 1 acre, great condition, appliances, private large yard. $600/mo. + sec. (561) 704-6179 or (561) 254-4387.
4202 Ballard Farm RoadA great combination – location & a great home! With 3 spacious BR & 3 BA, this home is ready to move in. Huge bonus room on lower level w/full bath & laundry – great for in-law or teenager suite! Wooded private back yard on cul-de-sac. Easy commute & great neighborhood & schools! $254,900
464 Mashie DriveGolf course lot! Transitional brick home features master on main w/ sitting room. His & her vanities & closets. Also on main, an addt’l BR w/ private bath. Kitchen has custom cherry cabs & granite. Vaulted ceilings, transom windows & crown mold-ings throughout. Unfin bsmt vented for HVAC. Huge deck overlooks Green #2. $409,900
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HOMES FOR SALE
DeDe CunninghamRealtor®/ BrokerNC Licensed ContractorChairman’s Circle Award
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5973 Pepper RoadOak Ridge gem on rolling and private 1.85 acres. 1-year home warranty, updated interior, fresh paint/carpet, 2-car carport and multiple storage buildings. 3BR/2BA and bonus. Oak Ridge/NW schools. $189,999
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eventsPancake Breakfast ...............................11Casino Night .......................................12Southern Ideal Home Show ...................3
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