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...continued on p. 24 ...continued on p. 24 April 25 - May 1, 2014 bringing the local news home to northwest Guilford County since 1996 www.nwobserver.com IN THIS ISSUE News Briefs .................................... 3 Your Questions ............................ 4 Stokesdale Town Council ............ 6 Rev. Webster celebrates 30 yrs..... 10 Bits & Pieces ................................ 12 Student Profiles ........................... 15 Community Calendar................ 18 Crime/Incident Report ..............20 Letters/Opinions ........................22 Grins & Gripes ............................ 23 Classifieds ...................................25 Index of Advertisers ................... 31 NWO On The Go! ........................32 Fairways, greens may soon be replaced by houses Parents request athletic fields be more available for local youth After meeting with the Parks & Recreation Commission, parents say they are ‘cautiously optimistic” that a compromise will be reached Developer Kevan Combs has offered to purchase the majority of the Dawn Acres golf course property, which has been on the market for four years. by ANNETTE JOYCE STOKESDALE – If a rezoning request is approved by the town council on May 8, homes will soon replace the golf- ers who populate the greens at Dawn Acres golf course. Local developer Kevan Combs intends to purchase approximately 113 acres at the back of the golf course property, contingent on the property being rezoned from Agricultural to Planned Development Residential (PD- R). Although Planned Development Residential districts allow for limited neighborhood businesses, Combs is requesting to develop the property for residential use only. Les Eger, a planner with the Guil- ford County Planning Department, confirmed that Combs has submitted an application to rezone the property for residential use, and he has provided a required sketch plan which indicates lot sizes and locations. Combs said he plans to develop the property for 80 lots, each with a minimum of 20,000 square feet as required in PD-R zoning districts. Fifty percent of the property will be left as undeveloped open space. “We’ll be building all brick houses in a price range starting at $350,000,” said Combs. by STEVE HUFFMAN OAK RIDGE – A group whose members object to the way the town’s athletic fields are made avail- able spoke at length with members of the Oak Ridge Parks & Recreation Commission last week. While cordial, it’s unclear if the meeting will result in immediate solutions. “I’d say we’re cautiously optimis- tic,” said Mike Criscuolo, who started an online petition objecting to the availability of athletic fields at the town park. Criscuolo said he and several oth- ers looking for changes in the way the fields are made available were allotted 20 minutes to speak to Parks & Recreation Commission members at their monthly meeting on April 17. Instead of being limited to that time frame, however, Criscuolo said the dialogue continued for the better part Photo by Annette Joyce/NWO If approved, a request to rezone property for 80 new homes on 113 acres will transform the Dawn Acres golf course into Stokesdale’s newest residential community.

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bringing the local news home to northwest Guilford County since 1996 www.nwobserver.com

IN THIS ISSUENews Briefs ....................................3Your Questions ............................4Stokesdale Town Council ............6Rev. Webster celebrates 30 yrs .....10Bits & Pieces ................................12Student Profi les ...........................15Community Calendar ................18Crime/Incident Report ..............20Letters/Opinions ........................22Grins & Gripes ............................23Classifi eds ...................................25Index of Advertisers ...................31NWO On The Go! ........................32

Fairways, greens may soon be replaced by houses

Parents request athletic fi elds be more available for local youthAfter meeting with the Parks & Recreation Commission, parents say they are ‘cautiously optimistic” that a compromise will be reached

Developer Kevan Combs has offered to purchase the majority

of the Dawn Acres golf course property,

which has been on the market for four years.

by ANNETTE JOYCESTOKESDALE – If a rezoning request is approved by the town council on May 8, homes will soon replace the golf-ers who populate the greens at Dawn Acres golf course.

Local developer Kevan Combs intends to purchase approximately 113 acres at the back of the golf course property, contingent on the property being rezoned from Agricultural to Planned Development Residential (PD-R). Although Planned Development Residential districts allow for limited neighborhood businesses, Combs is requesting to develop the property for residential use only.

Les Eger, a planner with the Guil-ford County Planning Department, confirmed that Combs has submitted an application to rezone the property for residential use, and he has provided a required sketch plan which indicates lot sizes and locations.

Combs said he plans to develop the property for 80 lots, each with a minimum of 20,000 square feet as required in PD-R zoning districts. Fifty percent of the property will be left as undeveloped open space.

“We’ll be building all brick houses in a price range starting at $350,000,” said Combs.

by STEVE HUFFMAN

OAK RIDGE – A group whose members object to the way the town’s athletic

fields are made avail-able spoke at length with

members of the Oak Ridge Parks & Recreation Commission last week.

While cordial, it’s unclear if the meeting will result in immediate solutions.

“I’d say we’re cautiously optimis-tic,” said Mike Criscuolo, who started an online petition objecting to the availability of athletic fields at the town park.

Criscuolo said he and several oth-

ers looking for changes in the way the fields are made available were allotted 20 minutes to speak to Parks & Recreation Commission members at their monthly meeting on April 17. Instead of being limited to that time frame, however, Criscuolo said the dialogue continued for the better part

Photo by Annette Joyce/NWO

If approved, a request to rezone property for 80 new homes on 113 acres will transform the Dawn Acres golf course into Stokesdale’s newest residential community.

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Second round of public hearings re-scheduledOAK RIDGE – Initially on the agenda for the May 1 town council meeting, public hearings to consider two rezon-ing requests submitted by Kevin and DeLana Harvick have been rescheduled for Thursday, May 8.

Public hearings on April 24, to be held during the town’s Planning and Zoning Board meeting, remain on schedule; at that time, the board will review the Harvicks’ rezoning requests for two adjoining tracts located on the south side of Haw River Road. The April 24 meeting will be held at 8315 Linville Road, at 7 p.m.

The Harvicks are seeking to rezone 50.8 acres from AG (agricultural) to RS-40 (residential, minimum lot sizes 40,000 sq. ft.), and 82.75 acres from AG to PD-R (planned development residential).

On May 8 the town council will hold a special-called meeting, at which time public hearings will again be held for the Harvicks’ two rezoning cases; the coun-cil will consider the planning board’s rec-ommendation and is expected to make a final decision on the rezoning requests at that time. The May 8 meeting will be held at the town hall, 8315 Linville Road, at 7 p.m.

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Congratulations, Judge JonesSTOKESDALE – Joined by his wife Susan and daughter Katelyn (photo below left), and surrounded by family, friends, judges, attorneys, legislators, and county and municipal elected officials, Stokesdale resident Randle Jones was sworn in as 18th district court judge on April 14. During the

swearing-in ceremony, Jones placed his hand on a Bible belonging to his grandmother, Lucy Jones.

Jones retired from the Stokesdale Town Council in December 2013 after serving on the town council for 22 years, 18 of which were as mayor.

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April 10 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTSas reported by CINDY BULLARD and PATTI STOKES

�� Mayor Randy Braswell called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and an opening prayer was led by Rev. Jerry Walker of Oak Level Baptist Church. Councilman Bill Jones was absent from the meeting because he was recovering from carpel tunnel surgery.

CITIZEN COMMENTS�� Howard Carter Jones, president of

Weatherstone Homeowners Association, said he had had intermittent problems with Republic Services not collecting his garbage and recycling in the past, and recently the company did not collect it in his neighborhood for two consecutive weeks as a result of the winter weather. He suggested that when the contract

with Republic Services comes up for re-newal, a clause be included stating that a citizen does not have to pay for waste/recycle collection service that they do not receive. Braswell agreed to discuss this with Republic Services when the contract comes up for renewal.

�� Rev. Jerry Walker of Oak Level Baptist Church announced that his son, Mark Walker, is running for the 6th District Congressional seat. Walker invited everyone to a meet-and-greet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on April 21 at Stokesdale Business Center. Mark will be present to “reveal what he stands for,” the reverend said.

�� Tim Jones said he was concerned about how long the town can sustain

itself without a property tax, and ques-tioned the town’s spending if the intent is to keep Stokesdale tax-free.

“I’ve heard the power bill in this (town hall) building alone is something like $1,000 a month,” Jones said. “The rent on the old building (in downtown) was about $800.” Jones added he wished there were a requirement that the voters had to pass a resolution before the town council could decide to levy a property tax.

NEW BUSINESSReport from Sheriff’s Department. Filling in for Dep. Scott Casey, Dep. BJ Knight stated that of the calls received in the previous month, 16 reports were generated; incidents reported involved burglary, property theft, minor assaults, drug violations, DWIs and misdemean-ors involving traffic stops.

3 0 Council approved a proclamation declaring April as Disaster Awareness Month.

3 0 Council voted to approve ordinances to change the speed limits on six streets in Arbor Run from 35 mph to 25 mph.

3 0 Per a request from developer Kevan Combs, the council approved a resolution requesting the Department of Transportation abandon state maintenance of a .4-mile portion of Adano Road, which is in the Angels Glen subdivision. Abandoning state maintenance of this portion will allow development over the road.

UNFINISHED BUSINESSPark hours, field conditions. Braswell suggested extending park hours in the summer to accommodate longer hours of daylight, and to reduce the park hours in the winter when daylight hours are fewer.

Noting the town has made a signifi-cant investment in seeding and maintain-ing the soccer fields, Braswell said there

are no restrictions regarding people using these fields after it rains, and consequent-ly they are being damaged. He suggested posting a “Field closed because of wet weather” sign when necessary. He also said he hoped a parks and recreation committee would be formed in the future and would help with these types of issues.

3 0 Council voted to pay Sunshine Scapes, Inc. $90 to pressure wash the picnic shelter and concrete picnic slab.

3 0 Council voted to deny a request by Alecia Smith to lease the community room two days a week for fitness activities, based on the fact that Smith would be using the room as a for-profit business.

When asked for his advice, Town Attorney Bill Trevorrow said a couple of things about this arrangement made him feel uncomfortable, one of which was that it was for an indefinite period of time, and that the town hall was “a people’s building for public purposes, not for private businesses.”

3 0 Council voted to waive the facility usage fee for NC Sand Volleyball to use the sand volleyball courts in the town park for Monday and Thursday eve-ning practices, and for tournament play on two Saturday dates in May, one in June and three in July. It was noted that last year the non-profit group made a donation to the town that was more than the facility usage fee would have been.

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an upgrade to one computer and a second license for the rural billing soft-ware (provided the cost does not exceed $500) so that both computers at the town hall have the same software.

COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTSCouncil workshops. Braswell encour-aged citizens to attend council-led water enterprise system workshops which are held almost every Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the town hall. Bruno said a recent technology workshop included discussion of upgrading the town hall’s phone system at no net cost to the town. Another workshop was to be held to review proposals to provide landscaping and grounds maintenance services for the town hall and park properties.

FY 2014-2015 Budget. A budget com-mittee meeting was to be held on April 15 at 4 p.m. to work on the general op-erations budget, and between now and the May 8 council meeting the budget for the enterprise water system will be reviewed so that both budgets can be presented to the public on May 8.

Committee appointments.

3 0 Council appointed the follow-ing citizens to serve on town committees:Highway 158 Committee: David Guy, James Greene, Kevin Bogacki, Kathie Barrett, Thearon Hooks, Steven Walker, Doug Killian, Scott Lawrence and Bobby RichardsonSafety Committee: Joe ThackerEconomic Development: Nancy Dillard

Finance report. Finance Officer Carolyn Joyner presented the monthly finance report, noting the town received a quar-terly utility franchise distribution check in March in the amount of $77,157.

Joyner was authorized to renew the town’s property/liability insurance for the town hall and park properties.

CLOSED SESSION�� After recessing for about 20 minutes for

an executive session to discuss a personnel

issue, council reconvened at 8:45 p.m.

3 0 Council voted to appoint Matthew Howard, 15, to serve as chair-man of the newly formed Stokesdale Youth Council. A primary goal of the youth council will be to gauge youth’s opinions on town-related issues.

ANNOUNCEMENTS�� NWHS’s We the People class was to

meet with the town council on April 22 at 7 p.m. at the town hall.

�� NC DOT Spring Litter Sweep will be held April 26 through May 10. Citizens can go to NCDOT.gov/littersweep for more information.

�� A Public Safety Committee meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on April 28 at Stokesdale Town Hall.

�� The next planning board meeting will be on May 1 at 7:30 p.m.

�� ROADS is sponsoring an adopt-a-pot program, and flowered pots will be placed at Linear Park in downtown Stokesdale on May 10 from 10 a.m. to noon.

�� Stokesdale Fire Department will cel-ebrate its 60th anniversary with an open house on Sunday, May 18, at 3 p.m.

�� Randle Jones, who served on the Stokesdale Town Council for 22 years prior to retiring in December (18 of those years were as mayor), was to be sworn in as district court judge for the 18th District on April 14.

COUNCIL COMMENTS �� Councilwoman Vicki White-Law-

rence encouraged citizens to partici-pate on town committees and thanked Howard for volunteering to serve on the youth council.

�� Braswell said this was the first meeting Councilman Bill Jones had missed since being elected to the council in November 2011, and well wishes were expressed for a speedy recovery from his surgery.

With no further business, the meet-ing was adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

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Developer requests expansion of shopping center’s fl oor areaOAK RIDGE – As stated in Oak Ridge’s development ordinance, the maximum gross floor area for a single business in the town’s SC (shopping center) zoning district is 30,000 square feet; the maxi-mum gross floor area per development, including outparcels, is 100,000 square feet.

The ordinance’s text pertaining to maximum gross floor area was adopted after the Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center was developed; consequently, the building occupied by Lowes Foods, at 41,500 square feet, and the entire shop-ping center, with about 124,585 square feet of gross floor area, is considered to be in legal non-compliance.

Philip Cooke, one of the shopping

center’s owners, is requesting the town amend Sec. 30-353 of its develop-ment ordinance to allow a one-time expansion of Lowes Foods. The grocery store would like to expand into adjoin-ing units as well as expand the back of those units so they would be flush with the space Lowes currently occupies. If approved, Lowes would occupy an additional 8,500 square feet and invest several million dollars in the expansion.

Public hearings for the text amend-ment to the development ordinance will be held during the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on April 24, and again during the town council meeting on May 1. Both meetings will be at the town hall, 8325 Linville Road, at 7 p.m.

Early voting, April 24 -May 3GUILFORD COUNTY – Registered vot-ers who reside in Guilford County may vote early by mail or in person. In-person early voting for the May 6 Primary begins on Thursday, April 24 and ends on Sat-urday, May 3 at 1 p.m.

Early voting will be available in the Old County Courthouse during regular office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and at seven additional sites with extended hours of operation. The additional sites are: Guilford Agricul-ture Center, Brown Recreation Center, Bur-Mil Club, Craft Recreation Cen-ter, Leonard Recreation Center, Oak Hollow Mall, and Washington Terrace Park. All polling places are wheelchair accessible.

Voters are not required to show pho-to identification to vote in this election, but will be asked if they have acceptable

photo identification. It will be required starting in 2016.

There is no same-day registration during early voting, so residents of Guilford County must have been regis-tered by Friday, April 11 to be eligible to vote in the primary. Voters who wish to change their party affiliation must have made that change with the Board of Elections by the same date.

The deadline to request an absen-tee ballot by mail is Tuesday, April 29 at 5 p.m.. A voter who has a sickness or disability may request a ballot by mail any time prior to 5 p.m. on Monday, May 5.

For more information about registra-tion, early voting, or absentee voting by mail, visit www.guilfordelections.org or call (336) 641-3836 in Greensboro or (336) 641-7895 in High Point.

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other. And I’ve enjoyed the ride with the people. They’ve become family to me.”

With almost 39 years of dedication to the ministry profession, Webster feels he now has more to offer the body of Christ than ever before. And because he believes one should never get out of the “academy of learning,” he also brings extensive theological knowledge to his flock. He holds a bachelor’s degree in religion and philosophy from Shaw

University Divinity School, a master’s degree in divinity, and a doctorate in theology degree, which he received only four years ago.

“I’d still be in school if I had the time,” he noted.

As a young man, Webster wasn’t interested in a lifelong career in the ministry. He said when he got his call to the ministry, he was married with a son and enrolled in business school.

“I’ll put it to you as simple and blunt as I can. I didn’t want it, but this calling was a constant pull, awake and asleep,” Webster explained. “I used all kinds of excuses, even as lame as, ‘I have hay fever; I can’t do that.’ But I couldn’t get away from it. It was something that I couldn’t fulfill except to do it.”

Webster is a firm believer in ministry that meets the needs of the people. He said his first mission is to win souls for the kingdom; only second to that mis-sion is to meet the needs of the whole man.

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When Dr. James Webster began his ministry at the church, he preached to an average of 40 people on Sunday mornings. This month, Webster will cel-ebrate 30 years as pastor of the church, which now has more than 300 people from 13 cities attending each week. One congregant drives from Cary, N.C., two to three times a week to attend church services and other activities.

Webster’s congregation is express-ing their love and appreciation for his 30 years of service by hosting a week of

special events to honor him and his wife Brenda; the week’s events will culminate in a banquet on April 26 and a special worship service at 10 a.m. on April 27.

Modest and appreciative of the celebration, Webster is quick to deflect praise for reaching such an important milestone.

“I take no credit for any of it. I am God’s undershepherd,” Webster said. “Great churches are great because of great people. Great people follow righ-teous instruction, and I am responsible for preaching that.”

“I know what it takes for the church to go and grow. It takes people. This church, from Day One, has been one of the most loving churches,” Webster re-flected. “People love and care for each

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Even before they started construc-tion on their new home, the Stewarts spurred curiosity in the area when they began erecting the fence that surrounds the home. Lindsey estimates the fence covers over 1,000 linear feet and incor-porates both ornamental and privacy features.

The exterior of the one-and-a-half-story home has attracted as much attention as the fence that surrounds it. A lot of today’s homes use stone as an accent feature, but this couple chose to do their home completely in stone. It is the type of exterior that Lindsey says her husband has always wanted.

The interior of the home is no less

unique than the exterior. It has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a home theater and a bonus room.

Some people like an open plan, but this floor plan takes it to the limit.

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In addition to the house, there’s also a detached three-car garage. The LJ Custom Homes office is located in this structure. The attached garage has room for another four vehicles.

Although Lindsey says it “felt like forever” when they were building, the construction of their home only took about four months – they began build-ing in November and moved into their new home last month.

your QUESTIONS ...continued from p. 4Webster expounded. “Change is dif-ficult. Nobody likes it even if it’s for the better. I am a firm believer that when you are obedient to the Word, God blesses your efforts.”

Christopher Love, a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church, first met Webster when he was 11. Now a senior studying engineering at North Carolina A&T, he acknowledged the reverend was a very prominent male figure and role model in his life.

“From the beginning, he took me in like I was one of his sons. As a young person, it is so beneficial to have God-fearing men in the world to be a positive influence,” said Love.

Dr. Alton Kornegay, Oak Ridge First Baptist’s associate minister and youth di-rector, has known Webster for 10 years. “He’s got it right,” said Kornegay. “He loves God first, family second and the church third.”

Kornegay also applauds Webster for

continually creating and expanding the church’s ministries to serve the needs of the people, including adding Bible stud-ies, a nursery and children’s church.

In addition, Webster’s missions to win souls and meet the needs of the people reach beyond his own congregation. The church is involved in many local, national and international mission works.

“I am a great lover of foreign mis-sion,” Webster declared.

Regarding the upcoming celebra-tion of his 30-year anniversary with Oak Ridge Baptist Church, Webster is gratified that so many around him are excited about his accomplishment.

“I am humbled and grateful,” he said.

When asked about the legacy he hopes to leave, Webster said, “I recog-nize people will forget every sermon I’ve ever preached, but I hope they will not forget how I tried to live on a daily basis and the example that I’ve tried to live.”

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“Keep It Local” art and pottery show set for April 26OAK RIDGE – The spring “Keep it Local” art and pottery show is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, at Stealing Crow Farm, 2409 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, April 27, at the same time and location.

This spring’s show will feature 25 lo-cal visual artists.

“We are so excited to continue to bring new artists to our visitors at each event,” said show founder, organizer and local potter, Leanne Pizio. “Once artists show here, they go on to other events and continue to grow artistically. I feel gratified that I can give this opportunity to my fellow artists.” The “Keep It Local” Art Show will feature

works by local artists, such as this fi ber doll made by Kim McEntee.

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“Fun” is not usually the first word that comes to mind when think-ing of orthodontics, but that is the atmosphere you will find at Reynolds Orthodontics in Summerfield and Greensboro. Mark Reynolds, DDS, MS, and his helpful staff make sure that patients and their families always enjoy their visits to the orthodontist.

Located on Lake Brandt Road off Highway 150, the Summerfield office is warm and welcoming. Near the service desk and coffee bar in the waiting room is a mural devoted to the “Reynolds Rascals Kids’ Club,” featur-ing mascot “Johnny Toothbrush” and photos of patients’ younger siblings.

Reynolds Rascals was started as a way to make visits more fun for younger kids, who are often bored while waiting for their big brother or sister. Members get a T-shirt and gift bag, as well as birthday cards and a free exam at age seven.

Patients get special treatment too, receiving a T-shirt and balloons when they get their braces put on. They also receive commemorative photos when they begin treatment and on that special day when they get their braces off.

Taking the braces off is Reynolds’

favorite part of his job. “It’s such a re-ally cool day,” he says with a smile.

The staff also joins in the fun, dressing up every year for Halloween and various theme days through the year, including wearing favorite team T-shirts during the ACC Tourna-ment. Monthly contests, in addition to participation in local happenings and charitable events, are other ways Reynolds and his staff engage with the community.

But aside from all the fun activities, Reynolds Ortho-dontics is a state-of-the-art practice that takes pride in giving patients plenty of time for their ap-pointments, allowing for more one-on-one attention.

“We get to know our patients, learning about what sports they are into or who was in a school play,” Reynolds says. “Fami-lies appreciate the time we invest in their kids and making sure all their questions are answered.”

Reynolds also ensures that he

has the best technology available for his patients. One unique piece of equipment is the 3D facial X-ray unit, available in the Greensboro office.

“The 3D unit shows what regular X-rays cannot, including exactly where an impacted or damaged tooth lies,” explains Reynolds. “A side benefit is patients don’t need to have impres-sions made if we have a 3D image.”

Other services include the popular, clear Invisalign braces and Damon braces, which are more comfortable

than traditional braces and require fewer office visits.

Before becom-ing an ortho-dontist, Reynolds earned a degree in accounting at Ohio State Univer-sity and worked as a CPA. He spent four years as an auditor for Arthur Andersen before deciding to go back to school to

get his degree in dentistry.

It was his love of medicine and his childhood experience with a kindly

dentist that inspired him to change careers. He graduated with honors from the University of Maryland in Baltimore, completing his orthodontic training at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.

While in dental school in Baltimore, Reynolds met his wife, Jill, a Greens-boro native. She is now a partner in his business and serves as communications director, putting her master’s degree in publication design to good use.

The Reynolds have four children, two sons ages 11 and 9, and two daughters adopted from South Korea, ages 7 and 5. They all enjoy taking family trips to the mountains and attending the kids’ extracurricular activities.

The Reynolds family appreciates the sense of community they have found in Summerfield and Greensboro.

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Artists participating in the Spring 2014 Show include: Leanne Pizio (pottery), Polly Anton (jewelry), Melissa Blackburn (jew-elry), Christina Brown (pottery), Ed Crabtree (metal), Bobby Craddock (jewelry), Whisper Dix (metal), Dena Goldman (jewelry), Bon-nie Hitchcock (pottery), Dani Keith (jewelry), Molly Lithgo & Jim Rientjes (pottery), John Malpass (pottery), Debb McDaniel (pottery), Brett McDonough (pottery), Kim McEntee (fiber-dolls), Susan Reynolds (fiber), Andrew Sedberry (painting), Lisa Skeen (multi-me-dia) and Wrenn Pottery (pottery).

The KIL event includes an art hunt, which will take place between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. In the art hunt, which is similar in nature to an Easter egg hunt,

pieces of artwork are hidden within a roped-off area of the yard; people who donate either six cans of food or $5 are allowed to go into the area to find one piece of artwork. Proceeds from the art hunt will support the Servant Center of Greensboro (learn about their mission at www.theservantcenter.org).

Local llama “Princess Inca” will visit the event beginning at noon – this is a live animal that has been trained to interact with families and children. Bring your camera for photos!

For more info about the Stealing Crow Farm or the bi-annual Keep It Local (KIL) event, contact Leanne Pizio at (336) 643-0016 or [email protected].

Tuxedo Trot is for the birds!Runners, walkers and waddlers of all

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Start content here if using a new section barThanks 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.

STUDENT PROFILES

NORTHWEST BaseballJACKSON BELLENKES, senior

Hometown: GreensboroToughest class: BC CalculusExtracurricular activities: Soup kitchenFavorite food: SteakFavorite band: Jackson 5Favorite movie: “Boyz in the Hood”Any siblings? One brother and one sisterBest vacation ever: Day trip to K-VegasYears in the northwest area: 18Dream job: MLB playerInteresting/fun fact about yourself: My right arm is slightly longer than my left, but at first glance you cannot tell.Nickname? “Beast Mode”Position on the team: Pitcher, right fieldPre-game ritual: Lots of reps before a gameBaseball Coach Sonny Gann’s com-ments: “Jackson is the most experienced

player on a veteran team. He’s had several big moments and many key hits over his four years. He has been a big component of our program and will be missed after his graduation.”

NORTHERN TennisALEX GUNDLACH, junior

Hometown: GreensboroToughest class: Pre-CalculusExtracurricular activities: Tennis, Model United Nations, sailingFavorite food: Quality PastaFavorite band: Pearl JamFavorite movie: “Forrest Gump”Best vacation: CancunYears lived in northern area: 16Dream job: Foreign diplomat or lobbyistFun fact: I’m the manNickname: “Alex”Position on the team: No. 1

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Pre-game ritual: Put on some vibin’ tunesTennis Coach Annette Keip’s com-ments: “Alex is a relatively new player on my team, coming on his sophomore year. He is the spark that ignites the boys to play well and have fun. He is a true team player, and he’d stand up for anyone on his team.”

NORTHERN GolfJOHN DERRICK, senior

Hometown: GreensboroToughest class: AP CalculusExtracurricular activities: Golf tourna-ments during the summer; marching band in the fallFavorite food: Chick-fil-AFavorite band: ColdplayFavorite movie: “The Greatest Game Ever Played”Siblings: Mary, 14Best vacation: San Francisco for the 2012 U.S. OpenYears lived in northern area: 10 Dream job: Sports psychologistFun fact: I’ll be attending the Ninth U.S. Open in June; I’ve played in over 100 tournaments since I was 8 and I’ve had two holes-in-one.Nickname: “JD”Position on the team: Captain, No. 1 seedPre-game ritual: I always mark my golf balls with a blue dot, occasionally a red one, depending on the day.Golf Coach Chris Jones’ comments: “John has been a pleasure to coach the past three-plus seasons. He got into the

starting line-up his freshman year and never lost that spot. John is a model student-athlete. ... he works hard on the course, in the classroom, and leads by example for others to follow. I’m looking forward to seeing John continue to strive on the golf course for the rest of the season.”

NORTHERN LacrosseGRACE MOTSAY, senior

Hometown: SummerfieldToughest class: AFM (Advanced Func-tions and Modeling)Extracurricular activities: Student Council, Invisible Children, Fun Buddies, Young LifeFavorite food: McDonald’sFavorite artist: Jason AldeanFavorite movie: “Hot Rod”Siblings: One sisterBest vacation: Spring break 2014!Years lived in northern area: 18 Dream job: Kindergarten teacherFun fact: I taught myself how to play the piano.Nickname: “G-Money”Position on the team: Captain, low-attack fielder/cherry pickerPre-game ritual: I always eat a piece of beef jerky before gamesLacrosse Coach Karen Flippen’s com-ments: “Grace knows how to take chances, powerful shots, and how to move the ball around the field. Her competiveness and athletic drive make her one of our most powerful offensive players.”

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ing class of NWHS will have a 50-year class reunion on May 17 from 5:30 to 11 p.m. To register and learn details about the event location, the golf outing and school tour, call Joyce Dennis Biggs at 643-5433 or Carolyn White Hopper at 852-0025.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 2nd Annual Custom Carz Show | Stokesdale Christian

Church is geared up for their 2nd annual custom “carz” show on April 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the church property, 8607 Stokesdale St. Enjoy music from KLOVE 94.1 FM radio, food, raffles, cornhole games and more. Many awards will be given to cars, including the “Pastor’s Pick” and the Best in Show. More info: call 644-3111 or email [email protected].

Food Pantry/Clothing Bank | Good Samaritan Minis-tries will offer its monthly food and gently used clothing closet to those in need on April 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Stokesdale Business Center, 8500 Ellisboro Road. To donate food to the pantry, you may purchase a com-plete box of food from the Bi-Rite in Stokesdale for $25, or send a monetary donation to GSM, P.O. Box 202, Stokesdale NC, 27357. More info: call 643-5887 or email [email protected].

N.C. State Chili Championship | Camp Carefree, 275 Carefree Lane in Stokesdale, will host the N.C. State Chili Championship on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Attend this free event and enjoy tasty fixings from some of the state’s best chili cooks! Plus, participate in the silent auction, raffle, bake sale and more. All pro-ceeds benefit Camp Carefree. More info: call 951-2705.

Rabies/Microchip Clinic | The Feral Cat Assistance Program will have a low-cost rabies and microchip clinic on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Golden Antiques and Treasures in Summerfield, 4537 U.S. Hwy. 220. Cats must be in a carrier; dogs must be leashed. For cost of vaccinations, microchips, or other info, call 548-3844 or visit www.feralcatassistance.org.

By no stretch are we completely back, but we’re in a lot better place and I can see a light at the end of the

tunnel.”Kevan Combs, owner

Combs, Inc.

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Yard Sale Fundraiser | A yard sale fundraiser will be held on April 26 from 7 a.m. to noon at Tractor Supply, 8005 Market Place Drive in Oak Ridge. Purchase gently used items and support girls going to summer camp! More info: call 601-8800.

Flag Collection | The Marine Corps League Detach-ment 1314 will collect old flags that need to be properly retired on April 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Subway in the Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center. Turn in an old 3x5 U.S. flag and we’ll replace it for free. More info: call Joe at 455-1394 or email [email protected].

TUESDAY, APRIL 29 Food Pantry/Clothing Bank | Summerfield United

Methodist Church, 2334 Scalesville Road, will open its food pantry and clothing bank on April 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. Those in need can come for food, clothing, baby items, paper products, etc. More info: call 643-5126.

THURSDAY, MAY 1 Sportsman’s Wildlife Club | The Sportsman’s Wildlife

Club’s mission is to preserve natural wildlife resources and promote responsible hunting and fishing. The club will meet on May 1 at 7 p.m. at the Summerfield clubhouse, 7999 Winfree Road. More info: call Freddie at 339-3147.

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Taste of the Triad • Classic car show & tractor show • Native American Heritage Exhibition

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FRAUDApril 14 | A resident of Meadow View Drive in Summerfield reported some-one fraudulently made charges on his credit card.

April 14 | A resident of Peeples Road in Oak Ridge reported paying upfront for work which was never performed.

April 15 | A resident of N.C. 68 North in Oak Ridge reported a fraudulent car listing on Craigslist.

April 17 | A resident of Tether Court in Summerfield reported unauthorized charges were made on her credit card in Kentucky and Tennessee.

April 17 | A resident of Brisbane Drive in Summerfield reported an incident of identity theft after someone attempted to obtain a tax refund while using her personal information.

ASSAULTApril 14 | A resident of Horseshoe Drive in Summerfield reported a known person pushed another person against a wall.

April 15 | A resident of Spring Creek Court in Colfax reported known per-sons hitting and pushing each other.

April 18 | A resident of Moutline Court in northwest Greensboro reported a known person pushed her.

THEFTApril 15 | A stolen vehicle belonging to a resident of Strawberry Road in Summerfield was recovered after it was wrecked in High Point.

April 15 | An automobile owner re-

ported his disabled car was stolen from the Dollar General/Golden Antiques parking lot on U.S. 220 in Summer-field.

April 17 | Walgreens on U.S. 220 N. in Summerfield reported someone shop-lifted a pair of sunglasses.

April 17 | An employee of a business in the Oak Ridge Crossing Shopping Center reported the windows of several cars in the parking lot were broken out and property stolen.

April 18 | An employee of a business in downtown Stokesdale reported a known person stole money from the business. An arrest was made.

April 19 | A resident of N.C. 68 in Stokesdale reported her car was bro-ken into and her purse was stolen.

DRUGS/ALCOHOLApril 15 | A traffic stop on U.S. 220 in Summerfield resulted in charges for possession of marijuana.

April 20 | A traffic stop on Scales-ville Road in Summerfield resulted in charges for possession of marijuana.

The District 1 Sheriff’s Offi cehas recently responded to the following incidentsin northwest Guilford County.

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LETTERS/OPINIONS

Saturday, April 26 • 9am-1pmDrawings for numerous services (enter now until event day)Food & Refreshments • Stella & Dot display by Jennifer Story

Grand Re-openingSaturday, April 26 • 10am-6pm

NEW LOCATION4553 Hwy 220 N, Summerfield

Giveaways galore • Live musicFood provided by Mama Ginna’s

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Come party at Old Summerf ield Shopping Center (across from Food Lion on Highway 220)

(336) 341-5625 Hair | Nails | Sugar waxing | Facials | Tanning (336) 643-7799

Melda’s Hair Designs Customer Appreciation Day

Drawings for numerous services Food & Refreshments • Stella & Dot display by Jennifer Story

A&Y trail is an assetHaving just finished a lovely walk

on the Atlantic & Yadkin Railroad trail, I want to commend the community on such a wonderful asset.

My family has enjoyed the water-shed trails around the Greensboro reservoirs and the A&Y trail for years. Unfailingly, the people I have met in this environment are friendly and respectful.

But today is the first time I walked

the A&Y trail section north of the Way-side access on 220.

The trail follows the old railroad tract bed with a lovely canopy of green overhead and is surrounded by woods in most places ending in the unfinished 220 tunnel.

I do hope the trail can be extended along the old railroad bed and this asset to our community be furthered.

Gale Anderson, OAK RIDGE

Change can be a step forwardTrails, interstate, shopping ... chang-

es! Changes are always tough, or so we all believe. But if we hadn’t opted for changes, we would still be in caves!

Summerfield’s motto is “respectful of the past, focused on the future.”

Let’s not lose focus. Although

constructive criticism and opinions are valued, I do feel certain individuals opposed to the changes are bent on opposition for the sake of preventing any development in the town.

Let’s not forget our state and the Piedmont area have suffered from an

exodus of families/young couples for the very same reason.

No one wants our town to turn into a circus, and therefore valued changes with consensus is the way of the future.

Consensus means majority, and a lo-cal vote regarding these changes would

not be a bad idea. There will always be folks for and against, but let’s remember that we need to focus on the future. Having narrow roads, no sidewalks/trails, and no shopping is a step back, not forward!

Burt Russell, SUMMERFIELD

Candidates should focus on issuesMay 6 is N.C. Primary Election Day.

The results will very likely determine which one of the numerous 6th District candidates goes to Washington, D.C., to represent the people.

I believe there are great differences between the candidates. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. How-ever, some have chosen to run their campaigns by attacking their opponents with PAC mailings full of misleading information. Others have at least had the courage to make their accusations in person, so the voters could judge the candidate’s sincerity. Still fewer have had the courage to rise above the temptation to attack anyone and run on the issues.

I believe when the smoke clears and the results are in, the person we send to Washington will not have been changed by the election. They can be expected to conduct themselves in pretty much

the same manner they did during the campaign.

The question is, then, how do you want your elected officials to conduct your business?

Do you want them to have secret dealings with “investors” who will at-tempt to sully someone else’s reputation on their behalf?

What about their willingness to ac-cept and work with all their constituents back home?

I believe Mark Walker has con-ducted himself with dignity and honesty during the campaign. He has man-aged to keep his focus on the issues and proved that he has the qualities to represent the 6th District in the same exceptional manner we have enjoyed during Rep. Howard Coble’s long and honorable career.

Bill Jones, STOKESDALE

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40 words or lessonline: nwobserver.come-mail: [email protected] & Gripes are published based on available space and editor’s discretion.

GRINS to...�� Whoever took our missing basset

hound to Cardinal Animal Hospital; we were extremely worried and appreciate you so much!

�� The softball coaching staff and parents at NWHS and Ledford HS for tend-ing to my daughter when she was injured during a game. She is still with us today, and I believe you played a part in that.

�� Summerfield town staff and those council members who wisely realized taxes would be needed to offer amenities like our wonderful parks. The town park on Centerfield Drive is a serene asset and en-joyed by many. Thanks for your foresight!

�� Countryside Retirement Community for hosting an outstanding Easter egg hunt! Even though it was cold and rainy, you hid over 150 eggs. My children are still talking about the fun they had!

�� All northwest-area citizens who take the time to inform themselves about candidates and vote in primary and general elections. Our ancestors fought

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and many died to protect this precious freedom to elect representatives. Honor their sacrifice with your vote!

�� The gentleman who lives off of El-lisboro Road, for the gas. A true Good Samaritan!

�� Phil Berger, candidate for Congress, for protecting Second Amendment rights for gun owners and being endorsed by Grass Roots North Carolina.

�� Rosa, who works in the bakery at Lowes Foods in Oak Ridge. She creates beautiful cakes for our family’s birthdays and always exceeds our expectations with her cake decorating!

GRIPES to...�� Those who bash Mark

Walker for leaving his pasto-ral post to run for office – such a jaded viewpoint! We need more elected officials who will follow our Constitution while being guided by Godly principles!

�� The person who griped about Rock-ingham County’s make-up days during

the planned spring break. Obviously you didn’t show up, because the majority of teachers and students did, allowing for two normal days of instruction.�� Those who use the Gripes section as

a mode of passive aggression rather than constructive opinions – are you listening, “trail opposers?” We would love the mayor to put the trail in our backyard if he could!�� A candidate who hides behind a PAC

to attack his opponents with a mailing full of lies, and then claims to be one who will defend our Constitution. Also, why not a minister for 6th District? Fear not! �� The shortsighted few in Summerfield

who blindly opposed any taxation over the years, never accepting that even small towns grow and needs do change. Expecta-tions in 1996 might not be realistic over the long haul, so adapt! Taxes fund progress.�� The Guilford County Animal Control

officer who told me nothing can be done about a vicious dog that keeps attacking my dog and has gone after my family time and time again. The officer was extremely rude and arrogant!

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PD-R zoning allows individual lots to be as small as 20,000 square feet, but the accompanying open space and common areas must be enough to ensure average lot density within the development is no less than it would be with RS-40 zoning (residential, minimum 40,000-square-foot lots).

Dawn Acres was first opened to the public on Labor Day in 1967 by Loyde Stewart and his wife Jo. Both hard-working tobacco farmers, the couple decided to turn their tobacco fields into a playground for area residents.

After Loyde’s death in 2009, the cou-ple’s four children put the golf course on the market.

Stewart’s grandchildren are cur-rently running the course that their grandfather operated and dearly loved. Although a sale is pending, the course remains open and it is business as usual.

“Over the years, we’ve made a lot of good friends and have had a lot of loyal customers,” says Kay Harrell, one of

Stewart’s three daughters. “We want to make sure that these people and every-one else knows we’re still in operation. The course is being maintained as normal and should remain open throughout the summer until everything is finalized.”

The rezoning request does not in-clude the approximately 30 acres at the front of the property, which borders N.C. 68 and includes the clubhouse. This parcel is being retained by the family, who said there are no immediate plans for its future use.

A public hearing will be held during the Stokesdale Planning Board meeting on Thursday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m., after which the board will make a recommen-dation to the town council to approve or deny the rezoning request.

A second public hearing will be held during the town council meeting on Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m.; at that time, the town council will make the decision as to whether to approve or deny the rezoning request.

of an hour.Criscuolo said he represents almost

300 people, many of whom have signed his petition at www.change.org.

The issue pertains to the availability of fields for T-ball, coach-pitch baseball and lacrosse practice, with Criscuolo and others arguing local children are taking a back seat to adult leagues and softball tournaments involving teams from outside the area. They say 60 per-cent of the weekend field reservations in 2013 were cancelled, meaning the fields sit empty many weekends – not used for tournaments or available for local youth.

Criscuolo said while he doesn’t speak for the Oak Ridge Youth Association, many of the association’s members have signed his petition and support the is-sues it addresses.

Bill Edwards, chairman of the Parks & Recreation Commission, said in an email that commission members have agreed to review existing policies for us-age of the town park’s athletic fields.

“This is part of an existing administra-tive review process through which policies and procedures evolve,” he wrote. “Since the park’s inception, (Oak Ridge Town Park) policy and procedure deliberations have been handled in a judicious and thoughtful manner for applications over the long term, and the current contem-plation is part of that process.”

Town officials have said they strive to make the park available to local youth. Parks & Recreation Director Terry Lannon said the Oak Ridge Youth Association has more use of the park’s four fields than any other group, and he disputes the figures citing 60 percent cancellation of tournaments.

He also said the majority of tourna-ments for which the fields are booked involve youth, not adults.

“Lots of these kids (playing in tour-naments) are from Oak Ridge and the majority are from northwest Guilford County,” Lannon said.

The use of the fields is scheduled a year in advance and making immedi-ate changes to that schedule is impos-sible, Lannon explained. He suggested that Criscuolo and others he represents would be better advised to take their wishes to the Oak Ridge Youth Associa-tion, which annually requests the dates it wants to reserve the fields.

Lannon agreed that Criscuolo and others raised legitimate questions per-taining to the town following procedure concerning field bookings, and said those issues will be addressed.

“They’re well-intentioned parents,” said Lannon of those who have ap-proached the town on behalf of their children. “We think we’re doing a good job for them.”

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EMPLOYMENT

PART-TIME HELP NEEDED at Petro 220 in Summerfi eld. Experience preferred but not required. Apply in person at 5564 Hwy. 220N, Summerfi eld.

The Town of Oak Ridge is accepting appli-cations for two part-time PARKS & REC-REATION GROUNDSKEEPERS. One position is permanent and the other is for 6 weeks during the summer. Up to 25 hrs/wk. $9/hr. Very fl exible schedule required including weekends. Clean NCDL and background check required. Apply at Oak Ridge Town Hall, M-F, 8:30a-4:30p.

FAST-GROWING LANDSCAPE COMPANY seeking honest, reliable, self-motivated professionals willing to work hard. Land-scape and hardscape experience pre-ferred. (336) 298-3809.

Well-established marketing services com-pany looking for ASP.NET/C# APPLICA-TION DEVELOPER to join our staff. In-terested candidate please email resume to [email protected].

DRIVERS: Dedicated, regional, home weekly/bi-weekly guaranteed. Start up to $.44/cpm. Great benefi ts + bonuses. 90% no-touch freight, 70% drop & hook. (877) 704-3773.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Town of Oak Ridge RESCHEDULED PUB-LIC HEARINGS:

The Town Council of the Town of Oak Ridge will hold two public hearings to consider re-quests to amend the Offi cial Town of Oak Ridge Zoning Map. The Town Council may also consider other matters. These hear-ings were originally scheduled for May 1, 2014, and will now be held on May 8, 2014, 7pm at Oak Ridge Town Hall.

REZONING CASE # 14-03-ORPL-01405: AG to RS-40. Located on the south side of Haw River Rd, approximately 950 feet

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Public Notice ..........................25-26

Save the Date ............................. 26

Summer Camp ............................ 26

Yard Sales ................................... 26

Home Services .......................26-28

Misc. Services .............................. 29

Misc. for Sale .............................. 29

Misc. Wanted ............................. 29

Pets/Animals & Services ............... 29

Real Estate .............................29-31

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west of Harrell Rd, in Oak Ridge Township. Being Guilford County Tax Parcels 0166306 and 0166321, approximately 50.8 acres. Owned by Kevin and DeLana Harvick.

REZONING CASE # 14-03-ORPL-01406: AG to PD-R. Located on the south side of Haw River Rd, approximately 800 feet east of Linville Rd, in Oak Ridge Township. Be-ing Guilford County Tax Parcel 0166301, approximately 82.75 acres. Owned by Kev-in and DeLana Harvick.

A public hearing for a proposed text amendment to increase the maximum development size and maximum building size in the SC (Shopping Center) zoning district will be heard by the Town Council on May 1 as originally scheduled.

All citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard at the meetings.

Ray Combs, Mayor, Town of Oak Ridge

The Town Council of the Town of Oak Ridge will hold a public hearing to con-sider the fiscal year 2014-15 BUDGET ORDINANCE, Oak Ridge Town Council, Thursday, May 1, 2014, 7pm, Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. Copies of the budget are available at Town Hall.

Ray Combs, Mayor

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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY, Sat., April 26, 9am-1pm. Local interior designer Denise Cummings with The Inside Story will be at Melda’s Hair Designs in Summer-field (across from Food Lion on Hwy. 220) with her hand-picked vintage décor and fur-niture. Come join us!

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY at Melda’s, Sat., April 26, 9am-1pm. Draw-ings for free services – enter now through April 26! Food & refreshments! Melda, Kay and Laura – hair, nails, tanning, facials, waxing. Jennifer Story, Stella & Dot Jewelry. Melda’s, 4547 US Hwy. 220, Summerfield. 643-7799.

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Come on out to the spring Keep It Local ART & POTTERY SHOW, Sat., April 26, 10am-4pm, 2409 Oak Ridge Road. 21 local artists will be showing their work. We will have pottery, paintings, jewelry, sculpture, dolls, and much, much more. To participate in the art hunt from 11am-2pm, bring 6 cans of food or $5 – proceeds go to the Servant Center. Rain date is set for April 27. We can’t wait to see you there!

N.C. State CHILI CHAMPIONSHIP at Camp Carefree, Sat., April 26, 10am-3pm. Chili lovers enjoy the tasty fixings from some of the state’s best chili cookers. Plus silent auction, live music, raffle, classic car cruise-in, children’s games, bake sale and more. Proceeds benefit Camp Carefree. Free admission. No pets please. Rain or shine. For more information, call (336) 951-2705.

KENYA SAFARI ACROBATS, fast-paced acts and antics, Market Square in down-town Reidsville, Friday, May 2. See display ad on page 6 for more details.

KERNERSVILLE SPRING FOLLY, May 2-4. Visit kernersvillespringfolly.com or see display ad on page 19 for more info.

Summerfield’s 18th Annual FOUNDERS’ DAY FESTIVAL, Friday, May 16, 6pm-10pm and Saturday, May 17, 10am-8pm. The parade will take place on Summerfield Road and travel north. The rest of the fes-tivities will occur at Summerfield Athletic Park, 5200 US 220 North. Please join us for this family-friendly event which will in-clude live music, rides and attractions, ven-dors and exhibits, and shuttle service. We are currently seeking vendors, sponsors and parade entrants. Contact Summerfield Town Hall for info: (336) 643-8655 or visit www.summerfieldgov.com.

summer camp��

ALICE CAMP FOR GIRLS, 2-week com-puter programming camps for 6-9th graders. See display ad on page 11 for more info.

summer camps��

KIDZ EXPRESS now enrolling for summer. Near GSO airport. Contact (336) 875-4564 or [email protected]. Like us on Facebook!

yard sales��

GARAGE SALE, TROTTER RIDGE II, Sat., April 26, 8am-12pm, 6001 Morganshire Dr. Housewares, furniture, tools, toys, clothing.

MOVING SALE, April 26 & 27, gates open 9am-2pm, 329 Lake Point Lane, Belews Creek (3 miles west of Stokesdale off 65, right on Cook Farm Rd., right on Blue Water, turn right, see gate, park in street). Fair offer, it’s yours! A-Z, tools, & antiques.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., April 26, 7am, 220 Lauren Road, Stokesdale.

HUGE YARD SALE, Friday & Sat., May 2-3 and May 9-10, 8am-2pm, 7561 Suffield Road, off Eversfield, Stokesdale. Look for sign. Housewares, linens, Christmas deco-rations, small drink machine, etc!

COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Sat., April 26, 8am-12n, The Vineyards at Summerfield, Hwy. 150N in Summerfield to Toscana Trace. Home decor, kids items, clothes, more!

YARD SALE, Sat., April 26, 7am-12n, 7507 Dickinben Drive, Summerfield.

HUGE YARD SALE FUNDRAISER, Sat., April 26, 7am-12n, Tractor Supply vacant lot.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Saturday, April 26, 7am-12n, rain or shine, 7610 Royster Rd., Greensboro, NC 27455. Fur-niture, toys, air conditioner and more.

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

ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good refer-ences, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.

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

CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will clean to fit your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, 231-1838.

CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 399-3995.

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SHARPER CUTZ LANDSCAPING Lawn care and maintenance to meet your needs. Mowing, mulching, grading, seed-ing and fertilization (336) 362-2891.

WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764.

CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICEComplete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServiceNC.com.

D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATIONComplete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 312-2706.

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

WILTON YARD CARESpring clean-up, trimming, pine needles, mulch, landscaping. (336) 404-0489.

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Locally owned and operated. Lic/ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. 24-hr. emergency svc. OR, NC. 643-1119.

BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. Annual service agreements. Buzz, 509-6464.

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.

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.

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STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATESBig or small, we grind them all. 382-3860.

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPINGMowing, irrigation installation, spring clean-up, aeration, overseeding, pre-emergent. Flower bed restoration & design. Call J. Gibson Landscaping. American owned & operated. (336) 419-7236.

MaSOnry

PLANT PRO DESIGN & LANDSCAPECustom hardscapes for your outdoor living areas. Building beautiful patios, walkways, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, and more. Check out our awesome portfolio at ncplantpro.com.

(336) 298-3809.

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.

CUSTOM HARDSCAPESLet us help create your custom outdoor liv-ing space. Patios, stone walls, walkways, outdoor kitchens, firepits, or resurface your brick stoop in bluestone. Call One Guy & A Machine, (336) 382-4767. www.oneguy-andamachine.com. Lic/ins.

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

MiSc. SErvicES & prOductS

(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale

Locally owned & operated

Cargo Van Available

We carry moving & shipping supplies

Rent per day or weekIn-town only

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oldschoolsjhr.homestead.com

Bathroom Remodeler | Additions | Decks

HOME REPAIR, LLCOLD SCHOOL

ALEMAN TREE & HOMEProfessional tree work done safely, quickly & neatly. Fully Insured. Call (336) 754-4254 or [email protected].

ALL ABOUT THE HOUSE. General home repair. Will take the lead on, or assist you with your home projects. 644-8710 / 708-0522.

GradinG / HaulinG

BRAD’S BOBCAT SVC. Grading, hauling, gravel/dirt, debris removal. 362-3647.

ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULINGExcavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035.

GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & haul-ing, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.

What’s going on around town? Find us on facebook for updates!

GuttErS / windOwS / SidinG

VINYL SIDING REPAIRS Facia, siding & gutter repairs. Mays Siding, 215-8775, www.mayssiding.com.

GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofing.com.

MAYS SIDING & WINDOW CONTRACTORS, vinyl railings & siding, replacement win-dows, gutter cleaning and repair. Please call 215-8775 for a free estimate.

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PLANT PRO DESIGN & LANDSCAPEComplete landscaping firm dedicated to op-erational excellence and attention to detail. Designs, installation, hardscape or mainte-nance. We have you covered! Check out our awesome portfolio at ncplantpro.com, (336) 298-3809.

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS13-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaran-teed! Call (336) 601-3796.

TLC LAWN CARELawn mowing, fertilization and weed con-trol. General cleanup. Affordable all-season lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097.

MIKE’S LAWNCARE. Mow, trim & blow. Free estimates. (336) 543-3664.

AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, con-crete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.

COLFAX LAWNCAREComplete lawn care maintenance. Mow-ing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. (336) 362-5860. Serving the Triad for 25 years.

A KID, HIS DAD AND A MOWERBasic mowing, trimming, blowing in Oak Ridge and Summerfield. (336) 609-4075.

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCEPine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree prun-ing, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

MULCH, single-ground, $10 per 3-yard scoop. Tandem load delivered, $100 (about 10 yards). Oak Ridge area, 803-2195.

SEYMOUR’S LAWN CARE. Free esti-mates, Madison. Simon, (336) 344-0896.

TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? I can help with landscape/lawncare needs. Trees, trimming, spring prep and cleanup. Honest and reasonable. (336) 464-5215. ...continued on p. 28

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HOME SErvicES��

SHARPER CUTZ LANDSCAPING Lawn care and maintenance to meet your needs. Mowing, mulching, grading, seed-ing and fertilization (336) 362-2891.

WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764.

CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICEComplete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServiceNC.com.

D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATIONComplete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 312-2706.

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

WILTON YARD CARESpring clean-up, trimming, pine needles, mulch, landscaping. (336) 404-0489.

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Locally owned and operated. Lic/ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. 24-hr. emergency svc. OR, NC. 643-1119.

BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. Annual service agreements. Buzz, 509-6464.

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.

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.

HOME SErvicES��

STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATESBig or small, we grind them all. 382-3860.

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPINGMowing, irrigation installation, spring clean-up, aeration, overseeding, pre-emergent. Flower bed restoration & design. Call J. Gibson Landscaping. American owned & operated. (336) 419-7236.

MaSOnry

PLANT PRO DESIGN & LANDSCAPECustom hardscapes for your outdoor living areas. Building beautiful patios, walkways, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, and more. Check out our awesome portfolio at ncplantpro.com.

(336) 298-3809.

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.

CUSTOM HARDSCAPESLet us help create your custom outdoor liv-ing space. Patios, stone walls, walkways, outdoor kitchens, firepits, or resurface your brick stoop in bluestone. Call One Guy & A Machine, (336) 382-4767. www.oneguy-andamachine.com. Lic/ins.

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

MiSc. SErvicES & prOductS

(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale

Locally owned & operated

Cargo Van Available

We carry moving & shipping supplies

Rent per day or weekIn-town only

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Home Improvement & RepairsLicensed & Insured

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oldschoolsjhr.homestead.com

Bathroom Remodeler | Additions | Decks

HOME REPAIR, LLCOLD SCHOOL

ALEMAN TREE & HOMEProfessional tree work done safely, quickly & neatly. Fully Insured. Call (336) 754-4254 or [email protected].

ALL ABOUT THE HOUSE. General home repair. Will take the lead on, or assist you with your home projects. 644-8710 / 708-0522.

GradinG / HaulinG

BRAD’S BOBCAT SVC. Grading, hauling, gravel/dirt, debris removal. 362-3647.

ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULINGExcavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035.

GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & haul-ing, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.

What’s going on around town? Find us on facebook for updates!

GuttErS / windOwS / SidinG

VINYL SIDING REPAIRS Facia, siding & gutter repairs. Mays Siding, 215-8775, www.mayssiding.com.

GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofing.com.

MAYS SIDING & WINDOW CONTRACTORS, vinyl railings & siding, replacement win-dows, gutter cleaning and repair. Please call 215-8775 for a free estimate.

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lawn carE / landScapinG

PLANT PRO DESIGN & LANDSCAPEComplete landscaping firm dedicated to op-erational excellence and attention to detail. Designs, installation, hardscape or mainte-nance. We have you covered! Check out our awesome portfolio at ncplantpro.com, (336) 298-3809.

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS13-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaran-teed! Call (336) 601-3796.

TLC LAWN CARELawn mowing, fertilization and weed con-trol. General cleanup. Affordable all-season lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097.

MIKE’S LAWNCARE. Mow, trim & blow. Free estimates. (336) 543-3664.

AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, con-crete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.

COLFAX LAWNCAREComplete lawn care maintenance. Mow-ing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. (336) 362-5860. Serving the Triad for 25 years.

A KID, HIS DAD AND A MOWERBasic mowing, trimming, blowing in Oak Ridge and Summerfield. (336) 609-4075.

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCEPine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree prun-ing, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

MULCH, single-ground, $10 per 3-yard scoop. Tandem load delivered, $100 (about 10 yards). Oak Ridge area, 803-2195.

SEYMOUR’S LAWN CARE. Free esti-mates, Madison. Simon, (336) 344-0896.

TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? I can help with landscape/lawncare needs. Trees, trimming, spring prep and cleanup. Honest and reasonable. (336) 464-5215. ...continued on p. 28

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HOME SERVICES

SWIMMING POOL SERVICE & REPAIR. Spring specials on pool openings, liner re-placements and equipment. 20+ years ex-perience. Randy Harrell, 362-9721.

336/404-1471www.fmbyjh.com

RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

•FurnitureRefinishing•CabinetRefacing•LeatherRepair

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

TWO DUDES & A TRUCK. Pressure washing, lawn care, gutter cleaning, junk removal. Reasonable rates. 202-5950.

ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home de-sign/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.

Triad Garage Doors SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS

(336) 501-6025www.triadgaragedoors.com

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.

• Liner replacement• Openings • Repairs • Service• Hot tub/spa repair

www.sharkyspoolservices.com(336) 207.9793

HOME SERVICES

GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heat-ers. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

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

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.

PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. Call Brad Rog-ers for free estimate. Local 314-3186.

RIDDLE PAINTING

Specializing in interior painting, we take pride in our quality work

and personalized service

Residential InteriorsPressure Washing

Free estimates References available

(336) 402-4603Serving the Triad since 1998

PLUMBING

WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING INC. 24/7, Lic/Ins/Bond plumbing & drain cleaning. No job too big/too small. Call or click www.WebstersPlumbing.com, (336) 992-2503.

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

HOME SERVICES

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLARNo job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

POWER WASHING

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

POWER WASHING BY MAYSSpecializing in vinyl homes. 215-8775.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

BATH REMODELING, $2,400 SPECIAL! webstersbathremodel.com, (336) 992-2503.

JLB REMODELING, INC. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Insured. Custom remodeling & additions. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

ON-TARGET

Construction Services, Inc.

Roof Replacements / RepairsSiding & WindowsCustom Decks / PorchesGeneral Home RepairsRemodeling / Painting

ON-TARGETCONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.

30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee Insurance specialists

FREE EstimatesInsured & Dependable(336) 644-1580

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.

MOBILE WELDING SERVICEResidential, wrought-iron fence & gates, custom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, 362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com.

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

HOME SERVICES

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTIONKitchens & baths, rotted wood, decks, siding, windows, fall roofi ng specialist. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

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].

Construction Services, INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

644-8615 office508-5242 cell

Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

TMScreened porches | Sunrooms | Patios

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Want to reach our readers? Call 644-7035 for advertising info.

ROOFING

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.

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.

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MISC. SERVICES

NICOL CHRISTIAN SALON & BOUTIQUE Tina Harvell, owner, hairstylist, color spe-cialist. 3054 Pleasant Ridge Road, Sum-merfi eld, NC 27358. (336) 312-3846.

FREE PICKUP of appliances, batteries, junk mowers, air conditioners, grills, electri-cal items, metal items, etc. 689-4167.

COMPUTER REPAIRS $99.Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.

IT’S BEACH WEATHER! Let Laura Marti-nez take care of your bikini & leg areas with sugar waxing. Get your tan started here too! Melda’s Hair Designs in Summerfi eld, open Tues-Sat. 643-7799 or 552-0796.

MISC. FOR SALE

TWO SEA DOO JET SKIS for sale, low hours, trailer included, $8,900. 420-2804.

‘87 BAYLINER CAPRI, 3.0 inboard, low hours, $2,000 OBO. (336) 543-3664.

KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTSVegetable plants and fl owers. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfi eld. 708-0485.

WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles and so much more! 305 Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Consigners needed, please call (336) 992-2469. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-8pm, Sunday, 1-6pm.

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MISC. FOR SALE

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.

MISC. WANTED

$$$ – 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

LOST & FOUND

FOUND DOG, Shepherd mix, found on 4/17 off Summerfi eld Road. Brown male, no chip or collar. Proof of ownership re-quired. (336) 451-9794.

ANIMALS AVAILABLE

FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOME, all shots. (336) 427-8999.

PET SITTING / BOARDING

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.

KPS – KELLY’S PET SERVICESProfessional in-home pet sitting. Bonded & insured. Member Pet Sitters International. Pet sitting while you are away, daily walks or runs, play, pet taxi, and more! Call, email, or Facebook message for a free consultation: (336) 706-6706, [email protected], www.facebook.com/kpspets, www.petsit.com/kps.

HORSE BOARDING, Little Hat Ranch, starting at $225/mo. Pasture, stalls, arena, trails & more! (336) 997-3160.

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

VANGUARD REAL ESTATE OPTIONS, LLC. No-fee and low-fee listings. Mike Blackwelder, (336) 644-1476.

VACATION PROPERTY

BELEWS LAKE, CAROLINA MARINA, 96 Dutchman, 2BR, sleeps 8, lake view, new double deck, corner lot, $65,000. Nice! (336) 209-6326.

HOMES FOR RENT

SUMMERFIELD, Bethany Schools/Rock. Cty., 3BR, 2BA, brick ranch, eat-in kitchen, separate laundry room, 1 acre, large shop in back. $850/mo., $850 dep. No smokers, pets neg. (no fence). (336) 451-9679.

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of the Northwest Observer!

HOMES FOR SALE

MOVING – MUST SELL! 3BR, 2BA, large rooms. Call (336) 508-6606.

OPEN HOUSE, Sunday, April 27, 2-4pm. Loaded with extras! Vineyards community, 6994 Toscana Trace, Summerfi eld. Beau-tiful 4BR, 4BA transitional home features master on main w/sitting room, his/her closets & vanities, main-level guest BR & fabulous 3-season room! Custom kitchen w/white cabinetry & upgraded granite tops. High ceilings & magnifi cent moldings. Up-stairs boasts 2BR & 2 bonus room areas, one w/grandkids reading nooks! It’s a MUST SEE! $619,000. (336) 669-1199, forsalebyowner.com Listing ID #23979252.

REAL ESTATE

5754 Bromley Drive

Why rent? 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths w/unfinished basement. New carpeting & freshly painted.Cul-de-sac lot w/fenced yard. Hardwood floors and moldings. Priced to sell – owner has moved.

NEW LISTING

NANCY HESS, Realtor®

(336) 215-1820

The Northwest Observer13,000 copies every week!

Direct-mailed to every mailbox with an Oak Ridge, Summerfi eld and Stokesdale address, and available for

pick-up at 70+ area businesses.

Angie WilkieRealtor®/ Broker

(336) [email protected]/angiewilkie

464 Mashie Dr – Greensboro Nat’lGolf course lot! 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 moldings throughout. Unfin bsmt vented for HVAC. Huge deck overlooks Green #2. Golf cart remains! $399,000

OPEN HOUSE Sun, Apr 27 • 2-4pm

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REAL ESTATE

Ramilya SiegelCRS, GRI, SRES,Chairman’s Circle Award(336) 215.9856 [email protected] www.allentate.com/RamilyaSiegel

8005 White Ash CourtAmazing deal in Oak Ridge! 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and giant bonus room, all on 2 acres! $268,500

OPEN HOUSE Sun, Apr 27 • 2-4pm

161 Hunters Haven DriveHorse owner’s dream. 46 AC farm, 2BR/2BA house with 12-stall barn, 35 AC+/- enclosed with wooden fence, Olympic-sized dressage ring, tack room, wash room, shop, large lunchroom, water in all stalls, tractor shed & pond. Farm overlooks, but is not a part of Greensboro National Golf Course. $650,000

Bob Brodie, ABR(336) 643-8110 • bobbrodie.com

REAL ESTATE

5070 Bunch Road, SummerfieldA gardening sanctuary offering a mix of year round color! Hurry to see this 4 BR home on 3.65 acres. One of a handful of homes neighboring beautiful woodlands off Bunch Rd. Super condition, granite & stainless steel kitchen, hardwoods & great bonus. $379,000

ANN POWELL, Realtor®

(336) 327-3473

Bobbie GardnerCRS/GRI/ EcoBrokerRelocation Specialist

(336) 382-5939allentate.com/bobbiegardner

7701 Wonder DriveHard-to-find property! Gorgeous 2-story home, 4BR/4.5BA, full bsmt w/summer kitchen/full bath. New appliances, new gran-ite in kitchen, new hardwoods. In-ground pool, 8+ acres. Private & serene. Lake view of community pond – Friendship Farms. NW schools. Ready to move in! $529,000

REAL ESTATE

5946 Bostonian Dr, GreensboroElegant new construction! Kitchen opens to fam-ily room w/stone & trimmed fireplace. Outdoor patio/deck. Gourmet kitchen has granite tops, large island & breakfast area. Oversized master suite on main level with his/her closets. Large bonus room & 3-car garage. Northern schools. Future n’hood pool. Special price of $509,000!

Jan Cox (336) 382-1849

Patsy Arriaga(336) 501-1886

7788 Sutter RdStunning new construction! Master suite on main w/spacious spa bath. Guest room on main w/ access to full bath. Great room w/fireplace flows into keeping room w/2nd fireplace. Gourmet kitchen has exquisite cabinetry. 2nd floor has 2 spacious BR & 2 BA. Large bonus room! Walk-in attic storage. Northern schools. $499,900

Jan Cox (336) 382-1849

Patsy Arriaga(336) 501-1886

REAL ESTATE

Shannon ClementRealtor®/ BrokerAngie Wilkie Team

(336) 681-7630

344 Bobcat Road, SummerfieldCalling all nature lovers! Tranquil 15 acres with creek & wildlife. Newly renovated w/updated kit cabinets, stainless appliances, hardwoods, tile & granite in bathrooms. New in 2012: master suite addition w/his & her closets, new HVAC & roof. Tankless water heater. 20x30 outbuilding & add’l utility bldg. USDA eligible. $199,950

OPEN HOUSE Sun, Apr 27 • 2-4pm

Angie WilkieRealtor®/ Broker

(336) [email protected]/angiewilkie

7620 Cedar Chase4BR/3BA plus bonus w/ master on main! Gourmet kitchen w/ granite, breakfast area & beautiful keeping room w/ fireplace. 2nd fireplace in great room. Master bath features oil rubbed bronze fixtures w/ garden tub & sep shower. 2-car attached garage & patio. Wonderful, friendly neighborhood. 1-year home warranty. $339,900

OPEN HOUSE Sun, Apr 27 • 2-4pm

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A/C & HeAtingStokesdale Heating & Air .....................10Velocity Air, Inc. .....................................4

ACCountingSamuel K. Anders, CPA, MSA, PC .......19

Auto serviCesPiedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ..................12

bAnksHigh Point Bank ..................................20

CHiroprACtiCOak Ridge Chiropractic .......................15

CHurCHesCentral Baptist Church ........................11

dentists / ortHodontiCsDevaney Dentistry ...............................23Mark Reynolds, DDS, MS ....................13

eventsAlice Camp for Girls.............................11City of Reidsville Concert .......................6It’s Trendee / Melda’s ..........................22Kernersville Spring Folly .......................19

Home produCts & serviCesHall Well Drilling ....................................8Pest Management Systems ..................10ProStone Inc. ........................................8Pump, Pipe Sales & Service .................14Southern States .............................Insert

insurAnCeNorth Carolina Farm Bureau .................9Triad Insurance ....................................24

LegAL serviCesAttorney Bill Barbour ...........................20

mediCAL / eye CAre / pt Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge .............14LeBauer HealthCare ..............................3

pet serviCesNorthwest Animal Hospital ..................18Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care, Inc. ......18Westergaard Kennels .............................4

pubLisHing Co / newspAperSpring Health & Fitness Guide .............24The NWO on Facebook ......................25The NWO on the Go ...........................32

reAL estAte / mortgAgeA New Dawn Realty ............................19Angie Wilkie Team / Allen Tate ......29, 30Ann Powell / Keller Williams .................30Berkshire Hathaway Home Services ......2Bob Brodie Real Estate ........................30Bobbie Gardner / Allen Tate ................30Cox / Arriaga Team ......................30, 31Nancy Hess / Keller Williams ...............29Ramilya Siegel / Allen Tate ............30, 31Tom Hoyle / A New Dawn ...................31

restAurAntsRio Grande Mexican Grill ......................5

retAiL BiRite Food Center ..............................21Carpet SuperMart ...........................16-17Goodwill Industries ................................7

speCiAL events venueThe Longhouse ...................................19

youtH sportsGreensboro United Soccer .....................3

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Cindy Jones, co-owner of Oak Ridge Shrubbery, is ready to kick back with the local news in her Northwest Observer after having successfully climbed to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro

(5,895 meters or 19,341 feet above sea level).

While on a mission trip to Cuba, members of the Central Baptist Church Mission Team - Cuba read their Northwest Observer at San Juan Hill in Santiago de Cuba. Team members (from left) are Jim Ross, Pastor Roy Carter, Tracey Blevins, Ken Allred, Mike Stone, Tony Price, Stan Crump, Gerald Pitts and Pastor Danny Connell. As Pastor Roy said, it took a bit of work, but they found a NWO news stand at San Juan Hill, and are appreciative of Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders for securing this southern distribution point for their favorite local newspaper.

Max and Megan Huber took their NWO to Spain so they could catch up on the local news during spring break. Max, a sixth-grader at Northwest Middle School, and Megan, a freshman at NWHS, checked out the news from home in the Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain. Behind them is a bronze statue of King Philip III of Spain, created in 1616 by Jean Boulogne and Pietro Tacca.