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May 13 - 19, 2016

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IN THIS ISSUENews in Brief ........................3Your Questions ....................4Oak Ridge Town Council ...7Prom ......................................8High School Sports ..........10

Youth/School News ...... 11High School Tennis ........12

“Seussical the Musical” ...13Student Profi les ................. 14Crime/Incident Report .....18Community Calendar ......19Biz Notes • Bits & Pieces ...20GSC hosts Tuxedo Trot ......21Grins & Gripes ....................25Classifi eds ..........................27Index of Advertisers ..........31NWO on the Go .................32

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SUMMERFIELD – As momentous events go, this is the big one for Sum-merfield. The 20th annual Found-ers’ Day festival, which pays homage to the town’s founders and celebrates over two centuries of history, will be held Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14. Though skies may be a little gray onFriday, it looks like there will be a lot of blue on Saturday, along with tempera-tures in the low 80s – perfect weather for a 20th anniversary celebration!

Pulling together an event that histori-cally attracts somewhere between 3,000 and 5,000 people is no small feat, but Cheryl Gore, the Town of Summerfield’s event planner, and a small army of staff members and volunteers, have got it un-der control. The Town has also had a lot of assistance this year from Summerfield Fire District, which is happy to see the annual festival returning to the grounds of fire station #9 on Summerfield Road, as well as the lot the Town owns beside the station.

Founders’ Day honors the original founders of Bruce’s Crossroads, a com-

munity that evolved into Summerfield in the early 1800s, as well as a second set of founders and more recent residents who worked diligently to incorporate in 1996 and preserve Summerfield’s identity. The first Founders’ Day was spontaneously organized in 1997 by a citizens’ group who wanted to show their appreciation for the people who had worked so hard to incorporate the town the previous year.

This year’s Founders’ Day celebra-tion will run from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday evening, and from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday. With the exception of the Saturday morning parade, all festivities will take place at and

adjacent to the fire district’s station #9, at 7300-7400 Summerfield Road.

Northern Guilford High School’s band will entertain Founders’ Day at-tendees on Friday evening; there will also be carnival rides, inflatables and food trucks.

The annual Founders’ Day parade will begin Saturday morning at 10 a.m.,at the intersection of Centerfield Road and Summerfield Road, and

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The 20th annual Founders’ Day will be heldMay 13-14, with all activities taking place along Summerfi eld Road in downtown Summerfi eld.

Town celebrates 20th anniversary of Founders’ Day, May 13-14Festivities will include carnival rides and attractions, a parade, live music, food, exhibits, pony rides and much more for the young and old alike. Save the dates and bring some friends!

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NEWS in brief

Budget breezes through fi rst passOAK RIDGE – With projected rev-enue of $1,505,548 and expenses of $1,246,911 for the 2016-2017 fiscal year which begins July 1, Oak Ridge plans to add $258,637 to its fund bal-ance next year. The Oak Ridge Town Council held a public hearing for the proposed budget at its meeting onMay 5, but no citizens spoke during the period for citizen comments. Council-man Jim Kinneman said that was a shame, as in the past a few citizens had voiced concerns about the Town’s tax rate (8.63 cents per $100 property valuation) and he had hoped they would take the opportunity to weigh in on the proposed budget before it is finalized and approved.

So far this fiscal year, Oak Ridge has more than tripled what it expected to collect in planning and zoning fees ($12,000 was budgeted and $38,686 has been collected); with more devel-opment on the horizon, the Town will budget $35,000 next year for planning and zoning fees revenue.

Property tax receipts thus far this fiscal year total $752,704; the Town is proposing that amount will be $811,440 next fiscal year.

Oak Ridge’s share of ABC profits continues to rise from year to year; the Town projected it would receive $92,000 this fiscal year and after only three quarters it has already received $88,206.

Rather than making its annual pay-ment of $150,000, Oak Ridge paid off $1,010,445 in debt on park construc-tion earlier this year, so the Town is now debt-free.

In addition to the $62,000 in general government capital expenses proposed for next fiscal year, the Town is propos-

ing $224,554 be budgeted for town park projects, which will include: ad-ditional parking lot ($39,000); asphalt trails ($50,000); site furnishings ($2,950); Redmond Field parking lot ($63,919), the West playground ($58,135); beau-tification ($5,000), security surveillance system ($2,000); a trailered grill ($3,000) and a winch ($550).

Oak Ridge Town Council members acknowledged that lowering the tax rate should be carefully considered each year, but since the Town had decided to pay off the park debt this year, several years earlier than initially anticipated, this was not the year to lower the property tax. Council mem-ber Jim Kinneman noted the Town has “significant plans down the road that could potentially use funds,” and is also beginning to make long-term plans for a water system.

“When we talk about wantingto consider having a tax cut … we have an increasing tax base, a frugal town staff and we operate very ef-fectively and efficiently, so we are in a fortunate position,” said Mayor Spen-cer Sullivan. “In the future, we can consider a tax cut … that’s easy to do, but if you get caught and have to raise taxes, that is really difficult. When we look at future needs and opportunities, particularly land acquisitions, we need to be in the position to do that – and that requires us to keep a fairly healthy fund balance.”

A second public hearing on the pro-posed budget will be held at the town council meeting on Thursday, June 2, after which the council hopes to ap-prove the budget for next fiscal year, which begins July 1.

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Before a speed limit can be reduced, someone from the municipality in which you live

must request NCDOT to conduct a study to determine if the reduced speed limit is warranted. Since you live in Oak Ridge, we forwarded your questions and concerns to Town Manager Bruce Oakley, who respond-ed, “A request has been made by the town to have NCDOT study the speed limit on Ashton Park Drive. If NCDOT feels a reduction in the speed limit is warranted, they will send us an ordi-nance to pass approving the new speed limit.”

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Alternative trail routes to be presented at Founders’ DaySUMMERFIELD – On Saturday, May 14, citizens attending the Founders’ Day festival will have an opportunity to get their first look at alternative trail routes being proposed for the A&Y Greenway extension, which will take the trail from the pedestrian tunnel under U.S. 220 to Centerfield Road at Summerfield Elementary School. Representatives of Stewart, the Raleigh-based engineer and design firm hired by the Town of Sum-

merfield to design the trail extension, will be set up in the Trails/Greenway tent to present maps of alternative trail routes and seek citizen input.

Also in the Trails/Greenway tent, kids will have an opportunity to make paper frogs from about 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and there will be a period for longtime residents of Summerfield to share some of their favorite memories of growing up in the Town.

Council to meet May 12STOKESDALE – A budget message and proposed budget for fiscal year 2016-2017 will be presented at the Stokesdale Town Council meeting on Thursday, May 12, 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall on Angle Pardue Road.

Among other business at the meet-ing, the town council will also vote on a

facility use agreement with Stokesdale Parks and Recreation, and discuss issues pertaining to the Town’s water system.

Effective May 5, the Town of Stokes-dale has increased its tap fee schedule. Visit www.stokesdale.org and select “Water System” on the left-hand side of the homepage to view the new fees.

Text amendments presentedOAK RIDGE – At the Oak Ridge Town Council meeting on May 5, Town Plan-ning Director Bill Bruce presented several proposed text amendments to the Oak Ridge Code of Ordinances. He explained the amendments are necessary to imple-ment recommendations of the adopted Oak Ridge Future Land Plan Update, to ensure compliance with state statutes, and to “modernize” and correct inconsis-tences within the ordinances.

One of the main points of discussion among council members was whether the minimum lot size in an RPD (Rural Preservation District) neighborhood should remain at 20,000 square feet or be reduced to 15,000 square feet. Just as with the more traditional RS-40 zoning, with RPD zoning the overall lot density is 40,000 square feet per unit, but houses

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MAY 5 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTSas reported by PATTI STOKES

OAK RIDGE town council

After Mayor Spencer Sullivan called the monthly meeting to order, Roger Howerton, former mayor pro tem, led an opening prayer. A closed session was add-ed to the meeting agenda and minutes from the April 7 meeting were approved.

AWARD Oak Ridge Fire District volunteer

firefighter Giovanna “Gigi” Giaimo was presented with the annual Strength and Honor award (see Bits & Pieces, p. 20).

SHERIFF’S OFFICE Sgt. Eric League of the sheriff’s District 1

office reported that car break-ins were “under control” in the last month, while noting there was one vehicle break-in at Oak Ridge Town Park along with an outbuilding break-in at a residence; both cases have been solved. League remind-ed everyone to keep their valuables in their car locked up and out of sight.

FIRE DEPARTMENT Oak Ridge Fire Chief Steve Simmons

said the department responded to 61 calls in April; 35 were fire/service-related and 26 medical-related. Department staff and volunteers underwent 248 hours of training.

Offering a safety tip, Simmons en-couraged everyone to clean their dryer vents of excess lint and keep fires in

fire pits at least 10 feet away from their home or anything combustible.

TOWN MANAGERBruce Oakley presented a five-year

renewal agreement between the Town and Guilford County for tax collection.

5 0 to approve the five-year agreement.

Oakley said the Town didn’t get enough bids on the proposed sidewalk construction from the corner of Linville Road and N.C. 150 to Oak Ridge Com-mons shopping center, so the period for receiving bids has been extended.

Town Clerk Sandra Smith was con-gratulated for getting her certification as a municipal clerk.

PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning: AG to RS-40. Town Planning Director Bill Bruce presented the rezoning request, which was submitted by builder/developer Mark Disney, for 10.12 acres located at 1830 Oak Ridge Road; the property has a 137-year-old log house on it. Staff recommends approval of the request. Bobbi Baker, vice chair of the Planning and Zoning Board, said about 20 neighboring property owners voiced their concerns about the RS-40 zoning re-quest at the recent P&Z meeting, but the

board felt the RS-40 zoning was compat-ible with the surrounding properties.

PROPONENTS Mark Disney said he was born and

raised in Oak Ridge and plans to move back, build a home and raise his kids in the community; with a nod to members of Boy Scout Troop 139 who were pres-ent, Disney said he had gotten his Eagle award with that same troop. As for the rezoning, he said the RS-40 zoning would allow him to develop a small number of houses on the property he planned to purchase from Ann Berrier.

Chris Rohrer of Land Solutions in Greensboro said his company had worked with Disney throughout thedevelopment planning process. The RS-40 zoning on this property would allow for up to 10 homes, but he said, realisti-cally, the number of homes would be5 to 6 at the most.

Ann Schneider, chair of the Town’s Historic Preservation Commission, said the property has a historic log cabin on it, and the developer is open to finding a home for the structure. She hopes the Town will be able to find a preservationist or group inter-ested in moving and caring for the cabin.

OPPONENTS Lizann Dodson, who lives on and owns

an adjacent property on Williard Road, expressed concerns about the impact of the proposed development on her ground-water supply, since in the past she had a problem with her well running dry; she also expressed concern about runoff from the lots that would be developed.

Yanfei Yang of Redfox Drive said his property abutted the property Disney hopes to develop, and as a scientist, he is trained to always ask how things can be done better. While building five houses on the property seems reasonable, he asked that restrictions be placed on the zoning.

Richard Cavanaugh, also of Red Fox Drive, said the Town’s vision statement included several goals, including to value environmental preservation. Building up

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‘An evening of elegance’by L.A. LOGAN

“An evening of elegance” will be the theme of Northern Guilford High School’s prom on May 14, to be held at the Greens-boro Airport Marriott from 8 to 11 p.m.

Prom tickets are $40 each, which in-cludes a gourmet meal and entertainment by D-Jam Addison Miller.

This year will be the first time that a meal will be offered prior to the prom.

“A lot of kids who go out to eat at restaurants don’t arrive to the prom until around 9 or 10 p.m., then stay for a brief period of time and leave without really experiencing prom,” Joan Baer, English and leadership teacher, said. “The meal gives them the opportunity to share time with their classmates and spend time with the seniors before they leave.

“Prom is the last big thing the seniors will do together before they walk across the stage on graduation,” Baer continued. “We thought this would give them the opportu-nity to be with each other. It’ll be fun, and it’ll be different.”

About two-thirds of the 450 prom-goers plan to dine at the hotel.

“I am eating at prom with my date, Peyton Beyer,” said senior Ethan Reeder, who showed his creative side when asking Beyer to the prom.

“He came to my house over spring break and brought Boomer, his pet duck, and a poster that said ‘It would be a duck-ing joke if you didn’t go to prom with me,’” Beyer said.

And how could senior Malik Cha-

vis’s date say anything but “Yes!” to his promposal?

“I was at basketball practice with the varsity girls,” said Chavis. “Four players went to switch jerseys, and when they came back they had the letters ‘P-R-O-M’ painted across their stomachs.”

Chavis’ date, Zamaya Clayton, was totally surprised – and said “Yes!”

While in class, senior Jacob Myers said he got everyone’s attention by using the teacher’s bell, and then proposed to his date in front of the entire class.

Photo courtesy of Ethan Reeder

Senior Ethan Reeder (right) asks Peyton Beyer to the prom with the help of his pet duck, Boomer.

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Vikings claim individual, team conference championshipsby L.A. LOGAN

Northwest Guilford High School’s boys golf team finished first out of six teams at the 4-A Piedmont Triad Conference Golf Tournament on April 26; the team had the low score of 318 strokes, 15 fewer than second-place Southwest Guilford.

“We started out this year not playing as well as we thought we should have,” said head golf coach Ron Bare. “The team’s confidence grew mid-season. They did a great job finishing as confer-ence champions.”

Grant Powell, who has committed to play golf at Greensboro College next season, captured the individual title,

shooting a 73.

“It was great finishing my senior year, winning Golfer of the Year and having coach Ron Bare behind me, supporting me 100 per-cent,” said Pow-ell. “It means a lot to me know-ing that I have a mentor like that in my life.

“It’s been really special to have him the last four years of my career.”

Reflecting on the past year, Powell said it was a stress-free year and the team atmo-sphere was great.

“I’ll be back next year to cheer them on,” he said of his teammates.

On May 3, the team traveled to Treyburn Country Club in Durham for the 4-A Midwest Men’s Golf Regional Championships, placing eighth overall.

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Oak Ridge Elementary School will host “Quick start to kindergarten” on Monday, May 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Oak Ridge Elementary gym. Parents will have an opportunity to get information on what their kindergartner need s before starting school in August, meet the kindergarten teachers and

school administrators, view a kinder-garten class and meet the school’s PTO president.

On Thursday, Aug. 25, from 4 to 6 p.m., the school will host an open house and at that time, kindergartners will be able to meet their assigned teacher and tour their classroom.

Northwest Guilford Middle School On the weekend of May 7, members

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Northern Elementary Battle of the Books’ team took home fi rst place at the regional competition on May 4. Shown in photo, back row (standing), L to R: Barbara Farrell, Mat-thew Weaver, Garrett Linn, Alexis Evatt, Caleb Blalock, Allen Xu, Madison Lane, Noor Ahmidouch and Amy Pugh; front row, L to R: Jacob Pierotti, Sasha Mack, Audrey Wrinkle, Norah El-Bana and Sam Bivona.


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The Northwest Middle team was cap-tained by Kiran Soma, who was joined by Chase Harrell, Phillip Kang, Jonathan Mayes and Nathan Ruppel, and was coached by Meagan Lopez and Sara Vaughn.

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Viking boys tennis players score championship wins

The Northwest Guil-ford boys tennis team (15-3, 10-0) dominated the 4-A Piedmont Triad Conference Champion-ships on April 26-27. Juniors Trevor Weidl and Peyton Gillenwater won the doubles title, while freshman Brandon Dollar took home the individual championship.

“I’m really proud of the guys,” said NWGHS head tennis coach Randall Alexander. “They’ve done an outstanding job this season. These guys do not know what it feels like to not win conference.”

In the opening round of the 4-A Men’s Dual Team Tennis State Championships on May 4, Northwest swept past Mal-lard Creek High School 6-0, advancing to the sec-ond round to face Myers Park away on May 10.

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Junior Trevor Weidl (shown in photo) and teammate Pey-ton Gillenwater won the doubles title at the 4-A Piedmont Triad Conference Championship on April 26-27.

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Down the halls of Northern Guilford High School, mice scamper toward the auditorium. A neon-plumed bird prances to music. And a cat in a famil-iar hat leads the way. If you didn’t know better, you might think you’d wandered into the pages of a storybook.

That’s the idea behind the latest production of the Nighthawk Play-ers, Northern’s drama club, which will perform “Seussical the Musical” May 19-21.

Forty-five students in grades nine through 12 make up the cast and crew of the show, which is a mashup of some of Dr. Seuss’s most famous tales.

Auditions were held in November and the cast has been hard at work on the production since January. Students are under the direction of the school’s theater teacher Anna Smith, who is in her first year at Northern. Though other plays have been produced by Northern theater students in the past, this is the first musical produced in several years.

“We’re eager to prove ourselves,”

Smith said, adding that selecting “Seus-sical” as the spring production was a no-brainer for her.

“It’s a show that I did in my own high school theater days,” she said. “I played Jojo, so it’s a musical I know very well.”

“Seussical,” which premiered on Broad-way in 2000, follows characters from The Cat in the Hat, Hor-ton Hears a Who and Yertle the Turtle, among others.

“It takes place in two different worlds – the Whos’ world, which is located on a clover, and Horton’s world, a jungle full of characters who refuse to believe something as small as a clover could contain an entire community of tiny people,” Smith said. “Horton is the only one who knows the truth, since he can hear them with his big elephant ears.”

Photo by Chelsea DeAngio/NWO

Northern Guilford High School’s Nighthawk Players will perform “Seussical the Musical” May 19-21.

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‘Seussical the Musical’

Like all of Dr. Seuss’s books, the show is whimsical and fun, and Smith is confident that anyone who sees it will fall in love with the songs and charac-ters.

“It’s a family-friendly show that will appeal to people of all ages,” she said. “Everyone loves Dr. Seuss!”

Sophomore Bryson Peele plays Hor-ton the elephant.

“It’s been a lot of hard work,” Peele said. “We all have to dance so fast, and it’s extra challenging since we have to be singing at the same time.”

All the hard work pays off when the lights go down. Musical numbers like “Circus McGurkus” and “Solla Sollew” showcase the talented teens’ skill-ful singing and dancing. The energy of the cast is magnetic, and is sure to have audience members bopping along from their seats. Whimsy aside, though, there are quiet scenes that highlight the show’s important mes-sage.

“‘Solla Sollew’ is probably my favorite moment of the show,” Peele

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want to go? The Nighthawk Players will perform “Seussical the Musical” Thursday,

May 19, at 7 p.m., Friday, May 20, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 21 at 2 p.m.

Show tickets are $7 in advance (online at Northern’s Eventbrite.com page)

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Dinner (advance tickets required), which includes chicken, pasta, salad,

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A character luncheon will be held on Saturday at noon, with photo

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2 p.m. show are $15.

said. “It’s a lullaby, and it’s the mo-ment where Horton realizes he’s going to stay true to his word and care for everyone, no matter how small.”

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STUDENT PROFILES

Thanks to the coaches and teachers at Northern and Northwest High Schools for their student recommendations and input, which make it pos-sible to recognize these talented, dedicated students for their accomplish-ments in academics, athletics and cultural arts.

NORTHWEST SoftballBECCA GOLD, senior

Position/role on the team: Second baseHometown: SummerfieldToughest class: Criminological TheoryPlans after high school: Play softball at King UniversityExtracurricular activities: Speech and debate team, Model Congress, Campus LifeMost admired athlete: Natasha Watley (Team USA softball)Favorite sports team: Carolina PanthersFavorite food: PieWorks breadsticksFavorite musician: PlumbFavorite movie: “Stand By Me”Any siblings? One younger sister, LizzieBest vacation ever: K-LOVE Cruise Years lived in the Northwest area: 18Dream job: Behavioral analyst for a state or federal law enforcement agencyInteresting fact about yourself: “I can solve a Rubik’s Cube in under a minute and a half.”One thing you would change about school): “Physical Education and recess for every grade because studies show that students perform better in an academic setting if they have a mental break in the middle of the day.”Nickname: “Gold”Pre-performance ritual: “I listen to clas-sical music before my games.”Head Coach Rick Shoemaker’s com-ments on Becca: “Becca is a fantastic

kid and a great softball player. She continues to be a leader on the field and tends to lead by example during games and practice. I really look for-ward to seeing her at the next level as she is taking her skills to King Univer-sity.”

NORTHWEST BaseballCAMERON WHITSON, senior

Position/role on the team: “I am a starting pitcher, and when I don’t pitch, I play left field.”

Hometown: Greensboro

Toughest class: Math

Plans after high school: Play baseball in college

Extracurricular activities: Lifting at the YMCA and hanging out with friends

Most admired athlete: José Fernández (pitcher for the Miami Marlins)

Favorite sports team: UNC Tar Heels

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite band: The Weeknd

Favorite movie: “Shutter Island”

Any siblings? A brother, Chandler

Best vacation ever: The Cayman Islands

Years lived in the Northwest area: 18 (lifelong)

Dream job: “My dream is to get drafted by a major league baseball team out of college, but if that doesn’t work, to own a business.”

Interesting fact about yourself: “I have a real loud and unique laugh, so if people hear it they know it’s me.”

One thing you would change about school: No homework

Nickname: “Cam”

Pre-performance ritual: “Pray and re-ally just do my thing so I can focus.”

Head Coach Sandy Gann’s comments on Cameron: “Cam had a solid junior year as our No. 2 starter at pitcher. He is now the man to anchor the pitching staff. His performance and leadership is key to our success.”

NORTHWEST SoccerMADISYN SPAGNOLA, senior

Position/role on the team: Forward and senior captain

Hometown: Dallas, Texas

Toughest class: AP English and Compo-sition

Plans after high school: University of Louisville

Extracurricular activities: Soccer, wres-tling and shopping

Most admired athlete: Daryl Williams (offensive tackle for the Panthers)

Favorite sports team: Louisville Cardi-nals

Favorite food: Chips and guacamole

Favorite musician: Mike Posner

Favorite movie: “Titanic”

Any siblings? One brother, Stewart

Best vacation ever: “Spring break 2016 with my best friends”

Years lived in the Northwest area: 14

Dream job: WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) Diva

Interesting fact about yourself: “I’m a professional wrestler.”

One thing you would change about school: Having to go

Nickname: “Mad Spag”

Pre-performance ritual: Listening to country music with Daryl

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MAY 15Head Coach Beth Ann Alcorn’s com-ments on Madisyn: “Madisyn is a very versatile player. She has played in all positions of the field with the exception of center defender and goalkeeper. Her versatility is invaluable to the team when there are holes to file in specific posi-tions.”

NORTHERN LacrosseCAITLIN MOORE, senior

Position/role on the team: Midfield and defenseHometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AP ChemistryPlans after high school: Attend a four-year universityExtracurricular activities: Beta Club, National Honor Society, Student Coun-cil, basketball and playing the pianoMost admired athlete: Peyton Beyer (NGHS lacrosse teammate)Favorite sports team: UNC Tar HeelsFavorite food: EverythingFavorite band: The BeatlesFavorite movie: “Top Gun”Any siblings? An older brother, JoshBest vacation ever: MexicoYears lived in the Northern area: 17Dream job: Veterinarian Interesting fact about yourself: “I can sing.”Nickname: “C-Moore”Pre-performance rituals: Listening to music and getting hypedHead Coach Amanda Cullinan’s com-ments on Caitlin: “Caitlin started play-ing lacrosse last year as a junior. How-ever, winning all-area first-team [honors] during her first season, you would never know she had not played before. She has continued to grow as a player and dominates the field on defense. Her speed and defensive instincts will surely be missed next year.”

NORTHERN TennisRYAN RAY, senior

Position/role on the team: Team captain and “hype man”

Hometown: Greensboro

Toughest class: Scientific Visualization with Mr. Munroe

Plans after high school: “Start my own small gourmet cat food restaurant.”

Extracurricular activities: Reenacting scenes from “The Suite Life of Zach and Cody”

Most admired athletes: Michael Jordan and John McEnroe

Favorite sports team: North Carolina Tar Heels

Favorite foods: Curry, steak, mussels and Pad Thai

Favorite band/musician: Kris Kross (hip hop group) and Mac Miller (rapper)

Favorite movies: “Fight Club” and “Bee Movie”

Any siblings? Two older brothers

Best vacation ever: “That one trip to Tijuana, LOL.”

Years lived in the Northern area: 17

Dream job: Greeter at Walmart

Interesting fact about yourself: “One time I did a back flip, and it was totally killer.”

One thing you would change about school: Require grey jumpsuit uniforms

Nickname: “Goat”

Pre-performance ritual: Four hours of intense meditation

Head Coach Annette Keip’s comments on Ryan: “Ryan Ray is a high-spirited player, who brings not only his tennis skills but also his fun-loving spirit to the team. Over the last four years he’s worked hard at his tennis game and has been an asset to the team. He’s taken on a position of leader and teacher to the freshmen.”

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“She was really embarrassed, but the proposal made it better,” he said.

Senior Kamari Bonds admitted his promposal was “lame.”

“I texted her and asked her if she wanted to go,” Bonds said.

Senior Ashton Lambeth’s boyfriend incorporated a fish into his promposal.

“He bought me a fish and made a sign that said, ‘Out of all the fish in the sea, Ashton, will you go to the prom with me?’”

The amount of money students spend on prom varies widely.

Senior Raina Smallwood said she will spend about $700 on prom day, which will include breakfast, a trip to the hair salon, manicure, jewelry, makeup and photos. Like Smallwood, Lambeth plans to spend

around $700 on her dress, hair, makeup, nails, heels and a spray tan.

Myers said he is using prom as an excuse to buy a new watch, which may increase his expenses to around $400.

But more than about how much they spend, prom will be about the experience – and for some, that experience will be a little bittersweet.

Lambeth admits to feeling a little sad about the last prom “because it means we are growing up.”

“It’s my first and last prom,” said Beyer. “I’m really excited about it. We’re getting a limo.”

Reeder said prom is a little sad because “other than graduation, it symbolizes the end of high school.”

Four Northern Guil-ford basketball play-ers helped Malik Cha-vis, the varsity girls’ basketball manager, with his promposal to Zamaya Clayton by spelling “P-R-O-M” on their stomachs. Shown in photo (L-R): Kelly Robakie-wicz, Kelly Lomax, Sami Furlough, Elissa Cunane, Malik Chavis and Zamaya Clayton. Photo courtesy of Malik Chavis

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ford High School chorus will hold its spring concert on May 13 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the school on 5240 North-west School Road. Ticket sales begin at 6 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Conces-sions will be sold. More info: Mr. Ward, choral director, (336) 605-3300, ext. 2087, or [email protected].

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MAY 13-14 Founders’ Day | The Town of Summerfield invites you

to the 20th annual Founders’ Day celebration on May 13 and 14; all festivities will take place on Summerfield Road in downtown Summerfield. Enjoy carnival rides, food, live musical performances, the annual Founders’ Day parade and much more. For event details, see ad on p. 9.

SATURDAY, MAY 14 Music in the Park | Enjoy the music of The Radials, a

rock/high-energy band, at the Town of Oak Ridge’s free Music in the Park event on May 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event will be held at the new amphitheater in Oak Ridge Town Park on 6231 Lisa Drive.

MONDAY, MAY 16 Stokesdale Choir | The Stokesdale Senior Adult

Community Choir invites those with a love for music to join them for practices every Monday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. More info: Sondra Beene, (336) 453-8017.

TUESDAY, MAY 17 VFW | Northwest Guilford VFW Post 7999 will meet

at 6:30 p.m. on May 17 at Summerfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Road. More info: Roy Lee, (336) 707-2451 or [email protected].





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“Does Oak Ridge need to be onecontinuous RS-40 sprawl?” he asked, adding that more traffic turning ontoN.C. 150 will make the road less safe. “In six months’ time we have had three (traffic-related) deaths in Oak Ridge … we have to seriously look at traffic and its impact,” Cavanaugh said, before asking, as the Town allows more RS-40 proper-ties, what the plans were for water.

Cavanaugh then read an email from Paul Woolf, who lives on Oak Ridge Road and could not attend the meeting. “N.C. 150 (Oak Ridge Road) is already ridiculously busy. Development cannot be to the detriment of the entire com-munity; sometimes, we just need to say no,” Woolf wrote.

Rebecca Bettini, also a resident of Oak

Ridge Road, said in less than two years there had been two wrecks in her front yard. “The traffic and speed is getting much worse and the speed limit is not being enforced,” she said. “Also, I have a shallow well, and every time I see a house go up it just about scares me to death. Many people who live in my area have had to re-drill their well. Traffic and water – those are my two oppositions.”

After the public hearing was closed, council members weighed in on the proposed rezoning.

Council member Jim Kinneman asked Rohrer of Land Solutions to speak to the issue of water runoff and Rohrer said if developed, the runoff would not be any more or less than it currently is, but could be a little more concentrated.

Council member George McClellan asked if 20 percent of the old-growth trees would remain on the property and Bruce confirmed that yes, that is a stated requirement in the Town’s devel-opment ordinance.

“There are some beautiful trees around the old homesite, and I’m going to keep

them as much as possible,” Disney said.

As for the log cabin, McClellan asked if it was a significant historic structure and Schneider said it depended. The cabin has been on the site since the mid-‘50s or ‘60s and is in disrepair. “It’s still standing and could be restored, but it will take a lot of time, effort and money,” Schneider said.

Disney said the property owner told him the cabin was moved from the Old Mill at one point.

Council member Mike Stone asked Schneider if a house built in the 1880s and is in disrepair has less historic signifi-cance than one that is in good condition, to which she responded, “It depends on the structure – is there a viable use for it, and if so, is there the money to do it? I would like to see every one of these places restored and used for something – and that could happen. We are losing historic structures at an alarming rate.”

Stone then asked how many of the 13 adjacent property owners Disney had contacted directly and he said about 10.

Council member Doug Nodine asked Disney why the rezoning request didn’t have the condition that no more than 6 houses would be built on the property, to which Disney responded that at the time he applied for the rezoning he didn’t know how many houses could be built on it.

Rohrer confirmed that after putting in roads, septic systems and working with the lay of the land and to preserve

as many trees as possible, no more than six houses could be built on the 10.12-acre property.

Mayor Sullivan asked if there was any way to predict what Guilford County would require in terms of erosion mitigation and Bruce said that couldn’t be determined until the site plan was approved.

Addressing the neighbors who had voiced concerns about their groundwa-ter supply, Kinneman said the council is investigating a water system so it will have the ability to provide water to people if their well runs dry.

“My concern is that we’re starting to talk about closing the door,” Kinneman then said. “People had to sell their AG-zoned land for your houses to be built – if we were to close the door for this develop-ment, in fairness, we have to close the door for any more development. Within limits, people who own property have the ability to do what we allow them to do with their property. With 5 homes (on 10.12 acres) you’re effectively getting RS-80, which is much lower than most houses that abut this property.

“Right now, with AG (zoning), you could put a mobile home on this prop-erty – and a whole lot of other things. So, it’s not a given that you’re going to have a beautiful farm right next to you,” Kinneman continued.

McClellan, who had motioned to ap-prove the rezoning before Kinneman’s remarks, agreed. “You could also put

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Stone said RS-40 is the lowest-density zoning currently available in Oak Ridge. To one of Cavanaugh’s points, that the Town’s ordinances and stated positions can appear to be in conflict with them-selves – i.e. protecting property owners’ rights while at the same time preserving the Town’s historic roots – Stone said that’s why, through the zoning and site plan approval process, the Town’s staff, council and Planning and Zoning Board work to find the balance between the two.

“Having a situation that tells people, ‘You can’t develop’ may lead us down a path we don’t want to go,” Stone said.

Nodine said he thought RS-40 zoning for the proposed development was com-patible with the surrounding properties.

“This piece of land is surrounded by existing homes and would have a lower density than the surrounding properties,” Sullivan said, confirming the Town would encourage the developer to find a new home for the log cabin on the property.

5 0 to approve the rezoning request.

Text amendment. A public hearing was held for feedback on a 56-page document which contained proposed text amendments to chapter 30 of the

Town’s development ordinance. See News Briefs for more on this discussion.

FY 2016-2017 budget. A public hearing was held for the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2016-2017, which begins July 1. See News Briefs for more on this discussion.

FINANCIAL REPORT Town Finance Officer Sam Anders

said the Town has $2.4 million in assets and once again, he was astonished by the amount the Town received from ABC profit sharing. To date this fiscal year, the Town has received $109,806 from ABC profits, while it budgeted $78,000 for the fiscal year.

“The decision to go with Triad ABC Board several years ago has worked very well for us,” Anders said.

Kinneman said one of the reasons the ABC distribution is such a good revenue stream for the Town is because Carl Salyer (who was present at the meeting) worked on the ABC Board when the Town first joined it and he did a good job in repre-senting Oak Ridge.

COMMUNITY UPDATESParks and Recreation. Chairman Bill Edwards said construction on the bark park at Oak Ridge Town Park was com-pleted the day before the fourth annual Canine Capers event on April 30.

“Canine Capers was a big success,” Edwards said. “There were lots of ven-dors and sponsors and everyone who attended had a great time.”

The grand opening of the park’s am-phitheater was held on April 10 and The

Tyler Millard Band played for the first Music in the Park event of the season.

A grand opening for CascadesNature Preserve was set for May 6. “The addition of that property speaks well for Oak Ridge,” Edwards said.

Another Music in the Park event is planned for Saturday, May 14, 6:30 to8 p.m., and will feature the Radials, a rock and high energy band. A gospel group will perform on Sunday, May 22, at 2:30.

Plans are well underway for Ridge-Fest on June 2-4.

Planning & Zoning. Bobbi Baker said at its last board meeting members reviewed the rezoning request that council had heard earlier in the meeting, and dis-cussed the proposed text amendments to the Town’s development ordinance.

Baker also said the board was look-ing favorably on the possibility of Oak Ridge becoming a Tree City.

Following about a 15-minute closed ses-sion, the council adjourned at about 10:20.





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Guilford County Commissioners Alan Bran-son (third from left) and Justin Conrad (third from right) joined Oak Ridge Mayor Spencer Sullivan (fourth from left), Mayor Pro Tem George McClellan (second from right), parks and trails advocate Trudy Whitacre (far right), Guilford County and Town of Oak Ridge Parks and Recreation staff members, Boy Scouts and other citizens and trail enthusiasts at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Cascades Nature Preserve on Goodwill Church Road on May 6. Guilford County and the Town of Oak Ridge have a partner-ship agreement to maintain and improve the 130-acre nature preserve and make it avail-able for hiking and nature walking.

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Jaime Apple and Heather Meitl, the Oak Ridge Elementary PTO, and all the parents who put together an amaz-ing Teacher Appreciation Week for the entire ORE staff. Each day was special – thank you!

Those courageous Republicans, including former Presidents George H.W. Bush and George Bush, who love their country more than their political party and refuse to support Trump. It’s embarrassing that he’s come this far.

All the families at Laugh & Learn Child Care Center for the food, gifts and treats for Teacher Appreciation Week. A special thanks to Renee Hal-pin for organizing it all – we appreciate you!

Our neighbors, Sander and Roleen Johnson. A busy week, a broken mower and a weekend conference – this could have led to a gripe against us, but instead, we send a grin to them for mowing our mile-high grass!

Brian Stratton and Scott Sanborn (writers of editorials in last week’s

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This year’s grand marshal will be Dewey Trogden, a lifetime resident of Summerfield.

“When I got in the fire department in 1969, at age 18, Dewey and Bob Southard were the training officers. They helped me so much,” said Sum-merfield Mayor Mark Brown, who nominated Trogden to be the parade’s grand marshal.

Trogden, former chairman and CEO of Cone Mills Corporation, has an abundant supply of memories of Sum-merfield, along with a deep apprecia-tion for the Town’s rich history. For the last several Founders’ Day festivals he has set up in the Historic Committee’s tent, where he provides a historic over-view of the A&Y Railroad.

Johnny Van Kemp, a 12-year-old Northern Middle School student who lives in Summerfield with his parents, John and Sharon, will be an honorary grand marshal in this year’s parade. Johnny is at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem, where he is undergo-ing an intense, 29-day chemo treatment program as he battles leukemia for the second time after being in remission for 10 months. Some of Johnny’s many sup-porters will be riding in the parade on an orange truck as they Face Time with him (orange is the color used to bring awareness to leukemia).

With the exception of two years in 2014 and 2015, Mayor Mark Brown has been a faithful volunteer at every Founders’ Day parade and he’s look-ing forward to being behind the scenes again this year to help with putting out signs, directing traffic, or anything else that is needed.

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Guests can purchase one- and two-day unlimited-ride passes that include face-painting and balloon-twisting.

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SEUSSICAL The Musical, presented by the Northern Guilford Nighthawk Players, Thurs-day, May 19, 7pm; Friday, May 20, 7pm; and Saturday, May 21, 2pm. Dinner theatre and lunch with the characters tickets available! See article on page 13 for all the details, or visit nghs.gcsnc.com.

Oak Ridge SPRING CRAFT SHOW, Sat., May 21, 9am-4pm, 6231 Lisa Drive (off Lin-ville Road), Oak Ridge. 80+ vendors, face painting, mini photo sessions, food and drinks, homemade baked goods! Hosted by DDYI Events & The Original Made by Hand in the Triad. For more info, email Mary Jordahl, [email protected].

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SUMMER CAMPS

CHEER CAMP with NWHS Cheerleaders, NWMS, June 27-29, 9am-12n, daily, 1st-7th grades, $90 (includes T-shirt). Dead-line to register is June 17. Contact Mallory Maurer at [email protected].

SUMMER CAMPS

NWHS BASEBALL BOOSTERS SKILLS CAMP, July 11-15, 8:30am-12:30pm. Ris-ing 3rd-9th graders. For more info, visit www.diamondnwvikings.com.

YARD SALES

HUGE INDOOR YARD SALE, 10+ families,Saturday, May 14, 7-11am, 7537 Hwy. 68N, across from Bartonshire Drive, Oak Ridge. Eagle Scout fundraiser.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Sat., May 14,8am, Golden Antiques & Treasures, 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale. $10/space. Call (336) 949-4958 to reserve your spot.

HUGE YARD SALE, Saturday, May 14, 7am, 502 Lippizzan Ct., Oak Ridge (off Stafford Mill Road).

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Saturday,May 14, 7am-12n, 297 Lemons Rd., Stokes-dale, 27357.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., May 14, 7am-12n, 8305 Providence North Drive, Stokesdale. If rain, sale moved to May 21.

Oak Creek COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Saturday, May 21, 7am-12n, Oak Creek Drive, off Ellison Road, Stokesdale.

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HOME SERVICES

CLEANING

CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANINGIncludes gutters, pressure washing, chande-liers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. (336) 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com.

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HOME SErvicES��

GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150.

E&W HAULING & GRADING INC.Driveways, fill dirt, topsoil, mulch, lot clear-ing, basements etc. (336) 451-1282.

lawn carE / landScaping

DOM’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPINGComplete lawn care maintenance. Mow-ing, trimming, seed and fertilizer, aeration, weed control, mulch and more! Big or small, we do it all. Call (336) 558-3667 for free estimate.

AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irri-gation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174.

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Call Laura, (336) 644-7035 for more info.

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck/chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clear-ing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. (336) 643-1119.

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCEPine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree prun-ing, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490.

CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICEComplete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 643-9332, carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.

D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATIONComplete outdoor living spaces – fireplaces, retaining walls, patios, more! NC licensed ir-rigation contractor. BBB A+. (336) 480-4101.

TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, grading, brush/tree removal, food plots and more! (336) 207-6632.

BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS LLC. Mulching, landscaping, pine needles/straw, gravel, concrete work. (336) 362-3647.

HOME SErvicES��

COLFAX LAWNCAREComplete lawn care & maintenance. Mow-ing, trimming, fertilizing, pine needles. HOA & annual agrmts Res./comm., fully insured. 27 years serving the Triad. (336) 362-5860.

WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fer-tilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764.

A-LIST LAWN CARE Spring special: 4th cut FREE! Licensed & insured. Free estimates. (336) 609-7013.

ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICETotal tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at (336) 643-9157.

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875.

ORTIZ LANDSCAPING – Complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Res-idential and commercial. (336) 280-8981.

TLC LAWN CAREAffordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertil-ization and weed control. (336) 681-0097.

FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPINGSummer mowing and lawn care. Bed recon-struction, pine needles & mulch. Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 464-5215.

AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, con-crete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820.

MaSOnry

SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or fire pit? We can help with all of your outdoor living and en-tertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways & sidewalks, patios and more! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

HOME SErvicES��

CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will fit to your bud-get. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. Referenc-es. Call Laura Bennett, (336) 231-1838.

ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good referenc-es, free est., 25 years exp. (336) 309-0747.

MAID 2 GLIMMER – Maid CleaningPremier cleaning service with Amazon Local. Call (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com.

Cleaning Solutions CARPET CLEANING We clean the dirt out of your carpet, not the money out of your pockets! Starting at $20 per room, $60 minimum. Call David, (336) 989-4318, Thecleaningsolutions.org.

MAID-2-SHINE. Homes, offices, move in/out. 10+ years exp. Detail oriented, profes-sional, bonded, exc. ref. (336) 338-0223.

BEST MAIDS LLC – Expert home clean-ing service. Fully insured. (336) 430-6747, www.bestmaidsnc.com.

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, any and all gas items, tillers, go-carts, ATVs, generators, power washers, grills, chain saws, etc. (336) 689-4167.

CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873.

dEcOrating

EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture place-ment. E-mail [email protected] or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411.

flOOring

It’s a CARPET thing! Repairs, restretch, replace. (336) 643-6500.

gEnEral rEpair & SErvicES

MOWER TUNE-UP and mower deck repair. Free pick up and delivery within 5 miles of Oak Ridge. Call or text (336) 880-7498.

HOME SErvicES��

GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. (336) 644-8710, 708-0522.

APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.

GARY’S HANDYMAN HOME SERVICES“Providing value for the home-ownership ex-perience.” Gary Gellert, serving NC’s Pied-mont Triad area. [email protected], (336) 423-8223.

HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE“Anything to improve your home and proper-ty.” Jeff Ziglar, (336) 456-9992 / 643-9609.

L & T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE Complete lawn equipment service located in Oak Ridge. Free pick up and delivery. Tune up, preventive or rebuild on all lawn service/yard equipment. Commercial or residential. Call or text Rick at (336) 501-8681.

JLB REMODELING, INC.Home repair, maintenance & handyman ser-vice. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. (336) 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

“No Job Too Small”Jerry & Lisa Potkay, Owners • Oak Ridge, NC

HOME REPAIR/ IMPROVEMENT

OLD SCHOOL

Accredited A+ Rating,BBB of Central NC

Home Repairs & Improvements • Painting Wood Rot Repairs • Bathroom Remodeling

Decks and much more! • Insured

(336) [email protected]

grading / Hauling

BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, drive-ways. (336) 362-3647.

ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULINGExcavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035.

PEARMAN QUARRY HAULINGFill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.


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REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

ON-TARGET

Construction Services, Inc.

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

ON-TARGETCONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.

FREE EstimatesInsured & Dependable

31 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee • Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

RENOVATION WORKS INC.New construction, remodeling, additions, kitchen and bath, decks & patios. We are a full-service design and build company. Call us for a free competitive quote on roofi ng and replacement windows. We are a certi-fi ed 203k contractor and are A+ accredited with the BBB. Call (336) 427-7391 or visit www.myrenovationworks.com.

JLB REMODELING, INC.Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com.

ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTIONKitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, sid-ing, dock work, windows, roofi ng, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. (336) 362-6343.

Construction Services, INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

644-8615 office508-5242 cell

Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

TMSidewalks | Driveways | Stamped concrete

HOME SERVICES

ROOFING

A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC.Res. roofi ng specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofi nginc.com, (336) 621-6962.

ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS – if you had hail during the storm on April 28, call us for a free roof inspection. Let us make sure that your roof was not damaged by the storm. Red Rhino Roofi ng, based in Oak Ridge, NC. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call (336) 944-6118, or visit redrhinoroofi ng.com.

CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLCResidential roofi ng, rubber fl at roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call (336) 643-8191 or (336) 580-3245.

MISC. SERVICES

WILL PICK UP most appliances, metal and elec. items, for a small fee. (336) 689-4167.

PIANO LESSONS, all ages and levels, Summerfi eld area. Patti, (336) 298-4181.

SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470.

COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COMInside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Com-mons. (336) 643-0068.

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

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Gated access with 24/7 camera surveillance

We carry moving & shipping supplies

HOME SERVICES

8605 Triad Dr, Colfax (336) 996-4918 marshallstone.com

Fireplaces and firepits

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

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

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

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

WILHELM POOL SERVICE Full service & supply since 1988. Pool start-ups, liner replacements, salt sys-tems, 24/7 service. (336) 687-1977.

PAINTING & DRYWALL

DJ PAINTING SERVICESGuaranteed, insured, quality work. Faux painting. Dwayne Johnson, (336) 648-9628.

PAINTING – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR32 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186.

HOME SERVICES

CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free es-timates available. (336) 708-9155.

STILL PERFECTION PAINTINGReliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pres-sure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com.

FIVE STAR PAINTINGLicensed & insured professional painters. “Five Star Quality Without the Five Star Price.” Please call (336) 790-8319, or visit www.fi vestarpainting.com/greensboro.

David & Judy Long, owners

(336) 931-0600BEKPaintCompany.com• References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed

BEK Paint Co.Residential & Commercial

PLUMBING

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLARNo job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic. & insured. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924.

WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc.(336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info.

JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Offi ce (336) 656-0019, cell (336) 382-6905.

Tell our readers about your business! Classifi eds are just $4/line!

POWER WASHING

PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www.windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873. ...continued on p. 30


REAL ESTATE

Nancy J. [email protected] (336) 215-1820(336) 215-1820

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

2015 Tennyson DriveWalk to restaurants and shopping! Super clean 4BR/2BA brick ranch with sunroom, near everything. Great level, fenced yard. Priced to sell at $219,500.

Place your real estate showcase today(336) 644-7035, ext. 10

[email protected]

Real estate showcase ads in the NWO get noticed! Include

a photo and description of your listing, Realtor photo, logo and contact info – all for only $75!

123 Dream Lane

MISC. FOR SALE

UPRIGHT FROST-FREE FREEZER, $100. Antique oak buffet, $200. (336) 497-3218.

PURIFIED 5-GALLLON BOTTLED WATER and water coolers for home and offi ce de-livery. Competitive pricing, fast and friendly service. Buy from a locally owned and op-erated company. Call Wat-R-Boy, (336) 765-7873, and ask about our Northwest Observer special.

KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS. Flowers, vegetable plants & hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfi eld. (336) 708-0485.

ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. (336) 992-0025.

Something to sell? Advertise it here! Just visit www.nwobserver.com and

click on Place a Classifi ed.

MISC. WANTED

CASH for riding mowers needing repair, or free removal if unwanted, including go-carts, tillers, any gas equip., generators, power washer, ATVs, grills, etc. (336) 689-4167.

$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. (336) 552-0328.

WILL PAY CASH for cheap, non-working golf cart equipped w/ rear seat. (336) 689-4167.

PETS & ANIMAL SVCS.

BOARDING / PET SITTING

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! KPS gives a portion of profi ts to animal charities. Call, email, or Facebook message for a free con-sultation: (336) 706-6706, [email protected], www.facebook.com/kpspets, www.petsit.com/kps.

REAL ESTATE

STOKESDALE, 3BR, 2BA mobile home, ap-pliances furnished. $500/mo., $500 security deposit. (336) 707-7122.

LAND FOR SALE

TWO LARGE LOTS, each lot perked for 3BR, Hwy. 158E, 1/2 mile from Hwy. 220. Call (336) 402-0849.

1.5-ACRE BUILDING LOT with existing well and septic tank. Excellent building site. 8204 Cogan Lane in Stokesdale. $59,900. (336) 382-2553.

ONE-ACRE LOT adjacent to 9935 E. Hwy. 65, Rockingham County. Ready to build, surveyed w/ site plan. $27,900. (336) 643-6078.

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HOMES FOR SALE

DUPLEX APARTMENT FOR SALE off Hi-cone Road, close to Proctor and Gamble. Detailed info at www.sbctriad.com.

WATERFRONT TOWNHOME on Belews Lake, 2/3BR, 2.5BA, 1-car garage, 2 boat slips, covered storage, quiet private com-munity. $279,000. (336) 280-5065.

PETS & ANIMAL SVCS.

HORSE BOARDING, Green Acres Horse Farm, Stokesdale area. Full board & pas-ture board, riding trails, lots of green pas-tures. (336) 707-7118.

GROOMING

10+ years grooming

experience

Basic baths to designer clips

7251 US Hwy 158 Ste. B, Stokesdale

Leslie Livengood • (336) 441-2266

LOOKING FOR A HOME

Meet Penelope, a 2.5-year-old female beauty just waiting for her forever home. She is a small terrier / pit bull mix, with one black and one blue eye. You can visit her at the Guilford County Animal Shelter, 4525 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. Call (336) 641-3400 or visit www.myguilford.com/ani-mal-services/animal-shelter for more info.

REAL ESTATE

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in Oak Ridge. Mini suites to full suites; 100 to 1,000 sq. ft. available. For info, call (336) 643-7577.

HOMES FOR RENT

HOME FOR RENT – OAK RIDGE, 3BR, 2BA, 1,611 sq. ft., renovated home in Weatherstone. FP, tankless water heater, 2-car garage, stor-age building & fenced yard, yard maint. incl. No pets. $1,500/mo. (336) 215-7958.

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A/C & HEATINGStokesdale Heating & Air .......................5Velocity Air .........................................21

ACCOUNTING Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA ....................19Kimberly Thacker Accounting .............19Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........19

ARTS / DANCENorthern Arts .......................................5

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICESPiedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ..................26

BANKS / LENDINGDavid Nishan, McLean Mortgage .......21

BUILDING & REMODELINGOn-Target Construction Service ..........29TM Construction Service ....................29

CHURCHESFirst Baptist Church, Summerfield .......10Oak Ridge United Methodist Church ..22

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONDowntown Greensboro .......................12

EVENTSRidge Fest ........................................6, 7Summerfield Founders’ Day .................9

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICESBEK Paint Company ...........................29Budget Blinds .....................................19Bunce Buildings ....................................3Furniture Medic ..................................29Marshall Stone ...................................29New Garden Landscape & Nursery ....20Old School Home Repair ....................28

ProStone, Inc. .....................................12Stokesdale Storage .............................29

INSURANCETricia McCormick, Medicare .................3

LEGAL SERVICESAttorney Bill Barbour ............................3

MEDICAL / EYE CARE / P.T.Bethany Medical Center .....................23Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge ............25Greensboro OB-GYN Associates ........24LeBauer Healthcare .............................4Northwest Family Medicine ................13

PET SERVICESBark-N-Barber ....................................30Northwest Animal Hospital ..................23Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge ........19Westergaard Kennels ...........................23

REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty ...........................30Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway .......30Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ....................7Smith Marketing .................................15

RETAILBi-Rite Food Center ..............................2Carpets By Direct, Inc. ........................11Carpet Super Mart .........................16-17Harley Davidson of Greensboro ..........22

RETIREMENT COMMUNITYSpring Arbor .......................................18

SPA SERVICES / WEIGHT LOSSAgeless in the Triad Med Spa ...............8Alpha Weight Loss ..............................18

YOUTH SPORTS & CAMPS Greensboro United Soccer Assoc. .......14YMCA of Greensboro .........................10

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