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COLFAX – Leaders from three Guilford County educational institutions gathered on Thursday, Jan. 14, to sign a joint resolution supporting the $2 billion Con-nect NC Bond.

President Randy Parker of Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. of the University of North Caro-lina at Greensboro (UNCG)

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(L to R) Chancellor Franklin D. Gil-liam, Jr. of UNCG, President Randy Parker of GTCC and Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr. of N.C. A&T sign a joint resolution supporting the $2 billion Connect NC Bond

College leaders support$2B Connect NC Bond

and Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr. of North Carolina A&T State University (N.C. A&T) signed the resolution during a brief ceremony at the GTCC Donald W. Cameron Campus in Colfax.

“These bonds are investments in the future of our colleges,” Parker said.

If approved by North Carolina voters on March 15, the Connect NC Bond would make a significant invest-

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Academy announces Nobles’ resignation, interim president

OAK RIDGE –Effective Jan. 18, John Haynes is serving as Oak Ridge Military Academy’s interim president, following the resignation of Dr. Danny Nobles; Nobles served as the private military

school’s president since June of 2013.

A press release issued by the acad-emy on Jan. 18 stated, “Dr. Nobles’ departure will allow him the opportunity to devote his time and talents to his mission work and other interests … The members of the Board of Trustees would like to thank Dr. Nobles for his loyalty and service to the Oak Ridge Military

Academy as well as his leadership dur-ing the past two years. We all wish him well as he departs Oak Ridge.”

Jim Savage, chairman of the acad-emy’s Board of Trustees, said the board is confident in Haynes’ ability “to lead this 164-year-old institution to its right-ful place in the future as a thriving first class military academy.”

Haynes earned his bachelor of arts degree in education from Asbury College and his master of school administration from UNCG. He has teaching and school administration experience both in the states and overseas. Most recently, Haynes and his wife Melissa, also a teacher, served for eight years at Rift Valley Academy in Kenya. The couple has two daughters, Morgan (22), and Natalie (17).

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Board to revisit Gray Gables’ permitto operate special events facilitySUMMERFIELD – The Summerfield Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider the renewal of a spe-cial use permit for The Gardens at Gray Gables, a special events facility located at 4105 Oak Ridge Road and owned by Pat-rick and Deborah Jenks, and property at 7610 Brisbane Drive, owned by Gardens at Gray Gables LLC. The BOA meeting will be held on Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Summerfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Drive, Summerfield.

In November 2007 Patrick and Deborah Jenks were granted a special use permit to operate The Gardens at Gray Gables as an outdoor special events facil-ity. At that time the Jenks agreed to several

conditions, which included that no events would operate past 10:30 p.m., the maxi-mum number of guests would be about 150, all events would be held outdoors, and lighting, amplified music, bands and other entertainment would adhere to the applicable town/county ordinances.

Gatherings at the outdoor events facility were to have a known attendance, with attendees being only those registered or specifically invited to a function at the facility – i.e., private parties or events ver-sus those in which the community at large was invited. The approved site plan for the facility was for the property at 4015 Oak Ridge Road only, and did not include

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and how the bond would enhance it. GTCC’s overall economic impact is $528.7 million, Parker said, which is equivalent to creating almost 9,500 new jobs. Collectively, the three institutions – GTCC, UNCG and N.C. A&T – contrib-ute an estimated $2 billion in economic impact in the Piedmont Triad region.

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any other lots that the Jenks owned at the time, or later purchased.

On July 10, 2015, Gray Gables’ owners were issued a Notice of Violation by the town’s enforcement officer, citing multiple ongoing violations. The violations included operating with an expired permit, repeated sign violations, preparing food onsite and retail sale of food and beverages, leaving a large event tent, which the town consid-ers a temporary structure, up for extended periods of time, using two properties across Brisbane Drive – one of which was zoned for residential use only – for overflow event parking, operating a bar called “The Blue Marlin Bar and Bridal Club” inside the facil-ity, excessive noise from some of the events, and complaints from neighbors about the behavior of some of the guests attending communitywide events that Gray Gables had advertised as “all the beer, wine and

BBQ you can stand,” and “All the beer, hotdogs and hamburgers you can stand.”

Two hearings before the town’s Board of Adjustment were held last fall, and on Oct. 22 Patrick Jenks, representing him-self as president of The Gardens at Gray Gables, signed an agreement to abide by the same terms and conditions as were placed on the facility’s initial special use permit granted in 2007. Subsequently, Gray Gables was issued a 90-day proba-tionary permit, with the understanding that the Board of Adjustment would revisit the case in January 2016.

Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should attend the public hearing on Jan. 28, or may submit comments in writing to Town Planner, Town of Summerfield, P.O. Box 970 or 4117 Oak Ridge Rd, Summerfield, NC 27358.

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NORTHERN GUILFORD – Amid the more typical extracurricular and club choices for Northern Guilford High School students is the ukulele club. Started in 2008 with English teacher Alicia Mooney-Flynt as advisor, this year’s group of around 15 members meets weekly.

“I don’t play, but a couple of students who did were in my creative writing class…and they asked me [to advise],” Mooney-Flynt said.

Club president and senior Louise Farrell began playing the ukulele in the eighth grade.

“When we meet we discuss events, make up play lists…and I like collaborating with the ukulele club at Northern Elementary,” Farrell said.

Junior Shelley Madren has been playing the ukulele since sixth grade.

“When I looked on the school’s website before moving here (two years ago), this club immediately caught my eye,” said Madren. “It’s a good, small group of friends and fun to play with a group. The ukulele is an inter-esting, beautiful instrument.”

Other than having a ukulele (or guitar), the group has no membership requirements.

Contact Mooney-Flynt at (336) 643-8449 if you’d like the group to perform at a local event, nursing home, or other happening.According to www.guitarcenter.com, the ukulele first appeared in Hawaii in the 1800s. Artists as diverse as Eddie Vedder, Amanda Palmer, Don Ho and Jason Mraz have made use of the uku-lele to add a unique sound to their songs. Ac-cording to Wikipedia, the ukulele’s name roughly translates as “jumping flea,” perhaps because of the movement of the player’s fingers.

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(clockwise, from left center) Marley Smith, Hannah O’Kelley, Michaela Haney, Xavier Willke, Shelley Madren and Louise Farrell are among the 15 students who belong to the Ukulele Club at Northern Guilford High School.

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Sign up now for ORYA sportsOAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge Youth Associa-tion sponsors girls’ and boys’ soccer teams through Kernersville Soccer Association. Age groups run from U6 to U18, with ad-ditional co-ed teams for certain age levels. Registration deadline for the spring soccer season, which runs from late February through late May, is Jan. 31.

The registration deadline for boys’ and girls’ lacrosse is Feb. 5.

Girls’ lacrosse invites players ages 8-14

to sign up. Practice begins in mid-February with games starting in early March. Boys’ lacrosse is for ages 6-15. Practice begins in mid-February, and the season runs from early March through May.

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NORTHERN GUILFORD WOMEN (12-5, 7-2)Leading all scorers, Elissa Cunane had

20 points and Sami Furlough and Kelly Lomax each scored 11 points in North-ern Guilford’s close win against Williams 48-44 on Jan. 14.

Northern built a slim 29-26 advantage by halftime, but Williams cut into that lead 37-36 by the end of the third quarter.

“Inserting the press in the fourth quarter was a game changer,” said head coach Kim Furlough. “It gave us the momentum shift we needed.”

Furlough said Sami played one of her best games all season and was especially an instrumental component in the fourth quarter.

“She had 11 points, including the go-ahead three-pointer in the fourth quarter, 4 assists and 7 rebounds.

“With Sami and Lomax stepping up, it just makes us better as a team. We have more weapons and become harder to guard.”

NORTHERN GUILFORD MEN (11-6, 7-2)Northern Guilford won their 16th

straight game over Williams 74-58 on Jan. 14 as Jack Emerick and Andy Pack teamed up to score 50 points.

Ahead by one point at the end of the first quarter, the Nighthawks extended their lead to 38-28 with a huge scoring burst in the second quarter while getting stops on the defensive end.

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coach Derek Hodge. “When Andy and Jack are effective, our offense executes well.”

Northern closed out Williams with a 23-12 run in the fourth quarter.

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With Bria Gibbs in foul trouble, Northwest’s Liz Kitley came off the bench and provided some quality min-utes in the Vikings’ 58-30 victory over Glenn on Jan. 15; the 6-foot-four-inch freshman scored a career-high 13 points.

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Northern High School Glee Club members Michael Kane, Bryson Peele, Sydney Griggs and Bonnie Blackwell brought holiday cheer to Wellspring Retirement Community as they led the residents in a Christmas carol sing-a-long. The students are joined here by chorus teacher Dr. Pam Kane (back row, second from left) and a Wellspring nurse.

After a close first quarter, Northwest outscored Glenn 24-4 in the second quarter and built a 34-14 halftime lead.

“We worked on defending the high pick and roll and strong help side de-fense,” said Joyner. “I thought our com-munication and rotations on defense were better and more successful.”

As the game went along, Joyner said her team played together and lifted each other up.

“I’m just proud of these girls and the way they responded to this game,” she said.

Morgan Pointer and Cayla King each scored 10 points.

NORTHWEST GUILFORD MEN (13-2, 3-0)Northwest Guilford head coach Lee

Reavis said the 94-77 win over Glenn on Jan. 15 felt good, while also noting he made life-long friends at Glenn dur-ing his 10 years of coaching there.

“I built relationships with the players and still stay in frequent contact with a lot of my former players,” he said.

Northwest’s win on Jan. 15 was their seventh consecutive win against Glenn.

Late in the fourth quarter, Riley Edwards and Matt Rakes matched three-pointers that opened up a 20-9 advantage.

“We have several guys who can help

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Two of Jalen Spicer’s 11 assists went to Thomas Hennigan and Edwards for back-to-back three-pointers while clos-ing out the third quarter on a 17-7 run.

Five Vikings scored in double figures: Jaylen Gore with 21 points, Tre’ Turner with 20, Hennigan with 16, Edwards with 15 and Spicer with 12.

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The Children’s Christian Playschool has been one of the church’s missions for over 20 years, and provides a warm, loving environment for children ages 3 months to 5 years.

“We believe children learn best through play,” says Pastor Lee. “Our curriculum consists of developmentally-appropriate learning experiences in small classes with qualified and experi-enced educators.”

The playschool operates 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays and follows Guilford County Schools’ calendar. Additionally, two after-school enrichment programs, Kindermusik and Spanish, are offered.

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Resident says occupied home forcibly entered in early morning hoursCOLFAX – Chad Pearson said he and his wife were sound asleep on Jan. 13 when about 3:40 a.m. they awoke to a loud “boom,” followed by two more loud booms and someone shouting “Police!” Pearson said before they could figure out what was going on, two unknown black males had kicked down the side door to the home on N. Bunker Hill Road and entered the room where they were sleeping.

Pearson said one suspect pulled his wife out of bed and tied her hands behind her back with zip ties. When the suspect tried to do the same with Pearson’s hands, he said he balled one of his fists up, and was

eventually able to wriggle his hand free; Pearson said as he struggled with one of the suspects, the other fired a gun.

Pearson said he managed to break free, ran out of the house and shouted for help; as he neared the woods near the perimeter of his yard, he saw the two men drive away in a small white passenger vehicle. He said he ran back into the house and untied his wife’s hands before calling the police.

Lt. Brian Hall, of Guilford County Sher-iff’s Office’s Special Operations Division, confirmed an investigation is ongoing, and the sheriff’s office believes the incident did not occur at random.

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The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating whether two incidents involv-ing a can of Red Bull, the highest-selling energy drink in the world, are related.

On Jan. 18, an outbuilding and an unlocked vehicle on Spicer Lane, just off Thomas Road in Stokesdale, were broken into sometime overnight. Ammunition valued at $4,001 was stolen from the outbuilding and a Red Bull was taken from the vehicle. As the deputy was investigat-ing this incident, he found a power cord for an Xbox along the road and discovered an Xbox valued at $400 was taken from an unlocked garage at a neighbor’s residence.

Within hours the sheriff’s office received a call about an unlocked truck on nearby Thomas Road being entered. A 20-gauge shotgun and a 22-caliber rifle, valued at a total of $500, were stolen from the truck … and a can of Red Bull was left at the scene.

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Interior designer 14leads home makeover for

injured veteran’s familyPhoto courtesy of Stacy Hall/Maria Adams Designs

Through the Operation Finally Home program, twenty volunteers from JCPenney helped Maria

Adams, co-owner of Maria Adams Designs, transform a veteran’s home in a single day.





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Teaming up withJCPenney, Summerfi eld resident Maria Adams helped bring new life to home’s interior

by ANNETTE JOYCEGiving back to others – that’s some-

thing Summerfield resident Maria Adams believes in. Last October, she had the opportunity to do that in a very big way.

Adams is the co-owner of Maria Adams Designs, a Greensboro interior design firm. She’s also a charter mem-ber of the Southern Living and Coastal Living Network, which placed her in the position to participate in one of the most

Interior designer leads home makeoverfor injured veteran’s family

“From a design point, it was really fun. There was no budget, no limita-tions. I could do whatever I wanted to do,” says Adams. “It was also a chal-lenge. Because the family didn’t know about the project, I wasn’t able to meet them beforehand and had minimal in-formation about their furnishing/design likes and dislikes.”

On the designated day, Adams and her company’s co-owner, Oak Ridge res-ident Stacy Hall, flew to Florida to bring the design to life. To accomplish their task, they had 20 JCPenney volunteers,

30 large boxes of home furnishings and one day to put it all together.

As they were being filmed, the entire crew unloaded the truck, painted rooms, unboxed and assembled furniture, hung pictures, blinds and drapes. They ar-ranged the furnishings and even set the dining room table. Adams says it was exhausting, but she was never concerned that they wouldn’t meet their deadline.

Her reward came at the “reveal” when the Irving family returned to see what had been going on in their home while they were away. At that point, they were introduced to Adams and told their home’s interior had been redesigned and newly furnished.

Adams says seeing the family’s reaction to what she and her team had created was tremendously gratifying.

“Watching Britney and Jackie’s reac-tion to the space and seeing that they were so surprised and so amazed by it just really warmed my heart,” says Adams. “It makes me feel great as a designer to be able to do something special for them.”

for injured veteran’s family

Photo courtesy of Stacy Hall/Maria Adams Designs

Maria Adams (far right), co-owner of Maria Adams Designs, with the Irving family and supporters af-ter the Irvings were surprised with a home makeover through the Operation Finally Home program.

gratifying experiences of her life.

Southern Living is involved with Op-eration Finally Home, a national non-profit organization that provides custom built, mortgage-free homes to wounded, ill or injured veterans or surviving spous-es and their families. Another arm of the organization assists with interior design and furnishings – and that’s where Ad-ams’ talents come into play.

Through her network affiliation, Ad-ams was invited to design the home of injured U.S. Army Sargent Jackie Irving, who lives in Sanford, Florida.

Irving, his wife Britney, and their four sons received their new home almost a year ago but had not been able to do much with regard to the home’s interior.

“They really didn’t have any furnish-ings and needed a complete makeover,” says Adams.

The project included makeovers of the kitchen, family room, dining room, master bedroom and one other bedroom.

To start the design process, Adams was given floorplans, photos and infor-mation about the family. Since JCPen-ney was a partner in the project, she also had full access to the retailer’s in-ventory and used the company’s website to select furnishings and accessories.

Vet’s family gets home makeover





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I found a new home plan online and contacted David about the possibility of building my new dream home. Most builders know how to build something that has been done many times before, but David saw my vision in what I was looking for in my new custom home.

From beginning to completion, David was there at every step. He is profes-sional, and his craftsmanship is to be admired. The home was completed in a timely fashion and the quality of con-struction is top rated. David has taken the time and responsibility of ensuring the building process was of only the

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Watching Britney and Jackie’s reaction to

the space and seeing that they were so surprised and so amazed by it just really

warmed my heart. It makes me feel great as a designer to be able to do something

special for them.” Summerfield resident Maria Adams

Photo courtesy of Stacy Hall/Maria Adams Designs

Maria Adams poses in the Irvings’ master bedroom which she designed to have a “spa-like” feel.

Along with other injuries, Irving suf-fers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). But there was no stress when he walked through his home and viewed what Adams had done.

“Everything feeds off each other and it actually makes me feel like I’m home now,” he said as he walked through his home

during the filmed tour. “It’s a blessing.”

Through her interior design, Adams seeks to positively impact the quality of a person’s life and incorporates her belief that “it’s not about what you see, it’s what you feel” into every project she does. “Being able to do that and make such a difference for a veteran who nearly lost his life was an incredible feel-ing,” says Adams.

• • • • •Want to see more about Maria Adams and the Irving family home makeover? View the videos at:

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www.southernliving.com/home-garden/building-hope-sgt-jackie-irving-episode-3

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Realtors Jason Smith and Tonya Gilbert are happy to now be a part of Smith Mar-keting/Allen Tate Realtors. Working out of the Oak Ridge Allen Tate office, Jason and Tonya will continue to concentrate on the northwest area’s premiere custom home builders and the exceptional communities which they represent.

For Jason, joining Smith Marketing is like coming home. He and his mom, Betty Smith, formed the company 15 years ago; Jason’s brother Jeff came on board in 2005 and in 2009, the family-owned business teamed up with Allen Tate; Smith Marketing has received Allen Tate’s No. 1 Triad Large Team award for volume of sales and listings the last seven years.

While Jason enjoys all aspects of real estate, his passion is new construction, where he enjoys working closely with devel-opers, builders and clients to consistently create satisfying outcomes.

“I really enjoy what I do and couldn’t imagine doing anything else,” he says.

Over the years, Jason has earned numerous real estate awards, served on the Board of Directors for the Greensboro Builders Association, chaired the associa-tion’s Parade of Homes Committee and

volunteered for numerous professional organizations.

Active members of the community, Ja-son and his wife Amber live in Summerfield with their two children, Tucker, 11, and Taelynn, 8. The family attends Westover Church in Greensboro.

In his free time, Jason enjoys spending time with his family, golfing and coaching youth sports.

Having worked with Smith Marketing previously, Tonya knew returning to the team was the right move.

“I’ve developed relationships with the

area’s most outstanding builders. They care about what they do and they deliver high-quality results,” says Tonya. “I want to continue to work with them and provide my clients with well-built, beautiful homes.”

A native of the Triad, Tonya calls Greensboro home. She graduated from East Carolina University with a B.S. in busi-ness, has been in the real estate industry since 1991 and has received her Certified New Home Sales (CSP) designation.

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Friddle and Company, Inc. offers a unique perspective on construction and design. We build custom homes from $500,000 to over $1 million and have become known for our attention to detail, creativity and exceptional customer care.

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Realtors Jason Smith and Tonya Gilbert are happy to now be a part of Smith Mar-keting/Allen Tate Realtors. Working out of the Oak Ridge Allen Tate office, Jason and Tonya will continue to concentrate on the northwest area’s premiere custom home builders and the exceptional communities which they represent.

For Jason, joining Smith Marketing is like coming home. He and his mom, Betty Smith, formed the company 15 years ago; Jason’s brother Jeff came on board in 2005 and in 2009, the family-owned business teamed up with Allen Tate; Smith Marketing has received Allen Tate’s No. 1 Triad Large Team award for volume of sales and listings the last seven years.

While Jason enjoys all aspects of real estate, his passion is new construction, where he enjoys working closely with devel-opers, builders and clients to consistently create satisfying outcomes.

“I really enjoy what I do and couldn’t imagine doing anything else,” he says.

Over the years, Jason has earned numerous real estate awards, served on the Board of Directors for the Greensboro Builders Association, chaired the associa-tion’s Parade of Homes Committee and

volunteered for numerous professional organizations.

Active members of the community, Ja-son and his wife Amber live in Summerfield with their two children, Tucker, 11, and Taelynn, 8. The family attends Westover Church in Greensboro.

In his free time, Jason enjoys spending time with his family, golfing and coaching youth sports.

Having worked with Smith Marketing previously, Tonya knew returning to the team was the right move.

“I’ve developed relationships with the

area’s most outstanding builders. They care about what they do and they deliver high-quality results,” says Tonya. “I want to continue to work with them and provide my clients with well-built, beautiful homes.”

A native of the Triad, Tonya calls Greensboro home. She graduated from East Carolina University with a B.S. in busi-ness, has been in the real estate industry since 1991 and has received her Certified New Home Sales (CSP) designation.

In her free time, Tonya enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Smith Marketing/Allen Tate Realtors welcomes Smith and Gilbert

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Southern Living home tours bene� t charities

If you’re interested in getting a look at a true Southern Living home, picking up some decorating ideas or helping out a good cause, make plans to attend the Southern Living Showcase Home, Wednes-days through Sundays, from noon to 5 p.m. now through Jan. 31.

Built by Southern Evergreen in Greens-boro, the home is located at 8504 Linville Road in Oak Ridge and according to the builder it “embodies all the beauty of living in the South.”

Summerfield resident Maria Adams, co-owner of Maria Adams Designs, is cred-ited with the home’s interior design. Since the home has already been sold, Adams

Rendering provided by Southern Evergreen

worked with the homeowners to incorpo-rate their personal belongings with new furnishings and décor from Greensboro retailers Priba Furniture and Interiors, Total Bliss and Dolce Dimora.

Adams says anything that does not belong to the homeowner will be available for purchase. She also mentions that a cash-and-carry sample sale will be set up in the detached garage.

Tickets for the event are $10 and may be purchased on-site or online at

www.SouthernEvergreenShowcaseHome.eventbrite.com. Proceeds from ticket sales will be given to Greensboro Urban Minis-try and Operation Finally Home, a na-tional non-profit organization that provides custom-built, mortgage-free homes to wounded, ill or injured veterans or surviving spouses and their families.

A full-service design, construction and real estate firm, Southern Evergreen of Greensboro is the Triad’s exclusive member of the Southern Living Custom Builder program.

O’Day joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Realtor® Kelly O’Day recently joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Yost & Little at its Elm Street location in Greens-boro. A Summerfield resident, O’Day has parlayed a background in sales and market-ing into a growing real estate career.

Although relatively new to real estate, O’Day says she’s found her calling.

“I enjoy meeting and networking with people, troubleshooting and finding solutions,” she says. “In today’s real estate market, that’s exactly what a buyer or seller needs.”

O’Day stresses due diligence and finding answers to questions people may not even know they need to ask. She’s the first to admit that she doesn’t know everything, but is more than willing to find the person who has the answers.

“Buying or selling a home is a major event,” says O’Day. “This is someone’s home, someone’s investment. It’s very rewarding to be my client’s advocate.”

O’Day and her husband John, who was recently elected to the Summerfield Town Council, have a daughter, Jenna, 6. The fam-ily moved to the area about five years ago and O’Day says it was a great decision. They love the area and enjoy spending time outdoors. O’Day is an avid horsewoman and likes to ride the family’s horses as much as possible.

O’Day can be reached at (336) 541-2011 or (336) 560-7074.

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Kerbappeals opens in StokesdaleStokesdale resident and Realtor

Gail Kerber has opened Kerbappeals, a full-service real estate firm located at 8410 Highway 158, Suite E, in Stokesdale.

With over a decade of real estate experi-ence, Kerber has dreamed of opening her own company for some time. “Kerbappeals has been a goal of mine since I started real estate,” says Kerber. “Owning my own com-pany gives me and my clients greater flexibil-ity while still offering the same remarkable customer service people deserve.”

Experience, integrity and compassion are the focus of Kerber’s new company.

“I believe that a real estate transaction need not be an adversarial situation, but rather a positive experience where we all work together in a respectful and creative manner doing everything possible to meet the needs of our clients, regardless of their

situation,” says Kerber.

Having a strong background in cus-tomer service, Kerber is dedicated to client satisfaction.

“I truly enjoy get-ting to know people,” explains Kerber. “I am extremely focused and committed to working hard to assist clients in finding the right home that fits their lifestyle.”

Kerber and her husband Neil have been married 34 years. When she’s not helping clients with their real estate needs, Kerber enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, quilting, sewing, gardening and traveling the state.

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Jake is a third generation Realtor and grandson of Johnnye Greer Hunter, who was one of Greensboro’s most prominent and successful Realtors. Jake’s aunt, Melis-sa Greer, and uncle, Waban Carter, are also in residential sales at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Yost & Little Realty.

“Jake grew up in a real estate family,” says Johnnye. “Even as a teenager, he helped us with all aspects of the business.”

Residents of Summerfield, Jake and his wife Claudia have two sons, John and Nickolas, who attend Northern Middle and Northern Elementary schools. In his free time, Jake helps coach baseball and basket-ball for Summerfield Recreation Association and spends as much time as possible with his family.

Jake can be reached at (336) 517-3047.

Gail Kerber

Houses going up in Dawn Acres

Construction is well underway in the first phase of the new Dawn Acres develop-ment, located on the former Dawn Acres Golf Course property in Stokesdale.

Thirty-three lots will be developed in the community’s first phase, with seven homes already in various stages of construction.

Jason Smith, a Realtor with Smith

Marketing / Allen Tate, is representing the builders in Dawn Acres, which include: Don Mills Builders, Johnson & Lee, Naylor Custom Homes, Precept Construction, R&K Custom Homes, Ray Bullins Construc-tion and Walraven Signature Homes. Smith says home prices in the new development will start at or around $400,000.

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Northwest-area new and existing home salesRecent home sales in and near your neighborhood impact the current market value of your home. The following is a list of new and existing home sale transactions in northwest Guilford County which have occurred over the last month. Look for more transac-tions in the Northwest Observer’s real estate section, now appearing in the third issue of each month.

SUMMERFIELD7367 Henson Forest Drive (Armfield) $555,000

7990 Witty Road (Brandt Meadows) $1,349,000

5406 Tory Hill Drive (Carlson Farms) $270,000

6012 Carlson Ridge Court (Carlson Ridge) $426,500

6901 Maynard Road (Hillsdale Lake) $150,000

7313 Strawberry Road (Lochmere II) $280,000

7507 Dickinben Drive (McCurdy Acres) $295,000

6793 Meadow View Drive (Meadowview) $600,000

7018 Equestrian Trail (Polo Farms) $352,500

7507 Weitzel Drive (Summerfield Valley) $199,000

3386 Rebecca Drive (Sunnybrook Acres) $185,000

6073 Windsor Farm Road (Trotter Ridge) $345,000

5228 Paula Way (Trotter Ridge) $289,000

7827 Wilson Farm Road (Wilson Farm) $363,500

STOKESDALE7807 Charles Place Drive (Charles Place at Arbor Run) $428,000

7811 Green Pond Drive (Northridge) $445,000

8301 McCrory Road (Westfalls) $166,000

8311 McCrory Road $176,000

OAK RIDGE6515 Hollow River Drive (Forest Creek) $354,000

5411 Red Fox Drive (Foxbury North) $415,000

5722 Mabe Drive (Pepper Ridge) $325,000

8301 Creeks Edge Court (River Oaks) $307,500

6019 Beckenham Way (Staffordshire Estate) $479,000

7605 Keating Drive (Weatherstone) $253,000

6105 Chalet Drive (Williard Oaks) $331,000

KERNERSVILLE8125 Riesling Drive (Arbor Run) $455,000

8134 Zinfandel Drive (Arbor Run) $558,000

4396 Privet Drive (Bakersfield) $360,000

7704 Tall Meadows Drive (Meadow Ridge) $281,000

7606 Haw Meadows Drive (Meadow Ridge) $270,000

4068 Ridgeline Drive (Ridgecrest) $317,000

7731 Pearman Quarry Road (The Bluff) $425,000

5207 Harvest Wind Court (Harvest Ridge) $360,000

COLFAX8521 Point Oak Drive (Avahlee Meadows) $320,000

8210 Brotherstwo Road (Quail Creek North) $374,000

8209 Brotherstwo Road (Quail Creek North) $393,000

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7304 Autumn Lake Drive $1,324,999 MLS 759293

Custom built, spacious, sophisticated & timeless. Privately nestled in executive enclave on almost 4 acres, in prime

location & sought after schools. Classic oversized gathering areas, perfect for indoor & outdoor entertaining.

Nancy Hess 336-215-1820

130 Osprey Court $749,000 MLS 778864

Belews Lake front home with beautiful views in established private gated marina community. This home offers meticulous craftsmanship with pine floors, vaulted pickled ceilings, stone fireplace, and basement kitchen.

Michelle Porter 336-207-0515

8525 Rosedale Drive $475,000 MLS 776696

Stately European Design. Sought after location on secluded 1.35 acres. Fine architectural details out of

the ordinary-vessel sink, arched entrances, wide plank flooring, wall sconces, art niche and so much more.

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7505 Sarelma Drive $399,500 MLS 768520

Beautifully wooded, private 1.12-acre lot in Elmhurst Estates. Custom built home with hardwood floors, 9 foot ceilings, sunroom and large deck for entertaining, bonus room and 2 car garage. Large master bedroom and bath.

Barbara Wales 336-314-0141

8 Prestbury Court $127,900 MLS 780247

Super cute three bedroom, two bathroom vinyl ranch with attached one-car garage in the Lake Jeanette area. Cul-de-sac lot that backs to the new library. Close to

walking trails. Rent, lease to own, lease purchase or buy.Nancy Hess 336-215-1820

6803 Bugle Run Drive $385,000 MLS 779754

Sought after Oak Ridge cul-de-sac home with 1-acre rear yard for play. Granite countertops, 5 burner gas

cooktop, tumbled stone backsplash,bead board ceiling in kitchen. Hardwoods and heavy moldings throughout.

Nancy Hess 336-215-1820

717 Ira Drive $118,000 MLS 771059

Neat 1,700 square foot home with possible 3rd bedroom. New windows. A very peaceful setting with mature trees and a greenhouse foundation in the back. Priced to sell.

Property sold as is. In an great location for all of the Triad. Lynn Christensen 336-992-8928

8321 Providence North $284,500 MLS 760912

Lovely home with high ceilings, heavy molding, 2 staircases, large bonus with built in entertainment

center, granite counters. Large Master suite, 2 walk -in closets, jetted tub and seperate shower.

Casey Durango 336-601-4764

800 Peach Orchard $75,000 MLS 764529

Great secluded 5-acre home in Mayodan. Handicap accessible with handicap bath, basement & huge great

room. Appliances are included. Being sold as is. Owner financing with $10,000 down.

Deryle Peaslee-Wood 336-601-4765

7180 Strawberry Road $ 725,000 MLS 758943

Private gated setting, nestled in a lush 3.74-acre wooded lot. A grand 1st floor master suite with library & spa bath. Dramatic 2-story great room enjoys a gas log fireplace

and a fabulous view of the woods. Tom Chitty 336-420-2839

5803 Francis Marie Court $650,000 MLS 771558

Handsome Georgian home enjoys an outstanding easy living floor plan. 2 master suites, one up, one down.

This residence is filled with the best of the builder’s art.Chef ’s kitchen with a massive granite topped island.

Tom Chitty 336-420-2836

4506 NC HWY 150 East $99,000 MLS 773952

Charming home known as The Smith House, probably the oldest home in Browns Summit built around 1872. All new appliances, paint, plumbing, and bath. Granicrete finishes

on flagstone floor that are durable and warm in winter. Joe Tomlinson 336-362-9336

5005 Lindenwold Drive $387,000 MLS 778984

Custom brick built in 2013. Generous hardwoods and crown throughout. 5 bedroom options plus bonus room

and screen porch. Open floor plan. Lots of storage. Summerfield Elementary / Northern Schools.

Chandra Tippett 336-749-7977

5402 Westfield Drive $1,850,000 MLS 718499

This artistic home has over 11,000 square feet on 4 levels. Elevator, 3 staircases, 8 fireplaces, 2 gourmet kitchens, 7

baths, guest quarters, pool, cabana, theater, exercise & yoga rooms. Landscaped grounds with waterfalls, gazebo, lake.

Ann Hardee 336-327-8440

8306 Linville Oaks Drive $700,000 MLS 773303

Custom home on premier secluded 1+ acre in Oak Ridge. Open floor plan, generous hardwood floors. Main level master, all bedrooms have adjoining bathrooms. Bonus

room and loft area plus abundant walk in storage. Chandra Tippett 336-749-7977

8101 Lariat Drive $419,000 MLS 772865

Affordable horse farm in sought-after Summerfield. 5.93-acres, 2004 Craftsman style, 3 bedroom home with

front porch and screened porch overlooking pastures and pond. 6-stall barn with tack/feed, shed, and 2-car garage.

Nancy Hess 336-215-1820

1200 NC Highway 150 $225,000 MLS 771052

Inviting front porch with attractive flagstone. Spacious living room, stone fireplace with woodstove. Kitchen with plenty of cabinets, double pantry & great center island. Master bedroom has double vanity with walk in closets.

Nancy Hess 336-215-1820

6304 Poplar Forest Drive $849,900 MLS 769208

4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms on ¾-acres with stunning detail in this luxury home. Large master with 2 walk-in closets and spa bath. 3 bedrooms, bonus areas on upper level.

Game room, den, and sitting areas in walk-out basement.Joyce Norris 336-327-3650

7900 Hoskins Ridge Drive $759,000 MLS 773206

Custom-built home with oversized doorways, multiple laundries, charming porch and “friends door”. Rift and quarter sawn oak flooring, to an exceptional kitchen.

No corner has been cut. A must see.Nancy Hess 336-215-1820

4000 Brass Cannon Court $795,000 MLS 777759

Custom home on 2.35-acre cul-de-sac located on the 8th hole of the GCC Farm Golf Course. Extensive landscaping

with stream, waterfall and koi pond. Renovated kitchen and bathrooms with top quality features and granite tops.

Melissa Greer 336-337-5233

305 River Run $167,000 MLS 761393

3 bed / 2 bath home with privacy fence on 0.5-acres. Vaulted greatroom, laminate floors, eat-in kitchen, double garage. Storage building, crawlspace underneath home.

Super condition and in an excellent school district.Beth Brannan 336-253-4693

7825 Wilson Farm Road $321,000 MLS 750965

Beautiful 4 bed / 3.1 bath family home in sought-after Wilson Farm. Granite counters, double pantry in kitchen.

Large master. Private main level guest suite. Storage building on property. Stokesdale/Northwest schools.

Caitlin Rogers 336-580-6306

2420 Ellisboro Road $949,000 MLS 751001

Professionally-landscaped 26-acres with mature plantings, koi pond and gazebos. 3 bed / 3.1 bath with lots of space.

Basement with hair salon/workshop/hobby room and family room. 5-car garage parking and several outbuildings.

Jamie Harrelson 336-889-9192

6303 Poplar Forest Drive $609,900 MLS 718974

Wonderful 4 bed / 4.1 bath home. Main level master. Gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, gas cooktop,

keeping. Great room, office, dining, bonus. Home theater. Screen porch, outdoor kitchen, excellent storage.

Joyce Norris 336-327-3650

0 NC Highway 65 $868,000 MLS 726224

Investment potential with excellent exposure/visibility to 220/65. Perfect for rezoning of multiple use and increased traffic. Borders the 220 right-of-way (future 68 connector and I-74). 3 parcels available between 21.29-62.32 acres.

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FRIDAY, JAN. 29 Quilt Exhibit | The Center for Creative Leadership,

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Dear Ms. Ladd,

Your recent editorial made a complaint about our congressman from the 6th Dis-trict (Mark Walker), and you said that his caution about admitting Syrian refugees was opposed to his professed values as a Christian.

To address your first claim, it should be noted that I don’t think anyone can say that finding a sure-fire solution to many of the aspects of the situation in Syria is an easy task (not for a congressman, or any-one for that matter). It is regrettable that the United States has to look at admitting refugees with such scrutiny, but because pretending to be a refugee has become a strategy adopted by terrorists, Congress-man Walker’s concern should not be hard to understand.

At no point did Congressman Walker

say that once a speedy and efficient system for vetting refugees can be ad-ministered, that he would not welcome those who are non-dangerous to North Carolina and the United States. We must remember that while Congressman Walker has involved himself in many humanitar-ian efforts, both before and after being elected, he is now being tasked with doing everything within the boundaries of the Constitution to protect his constituents from those who would bring them harm.

I for one am grateful that while our country certainly must be careful about who it allows to reside here, Congressman Walker is more in touch with what makes America great than to call for an outright ban on certain religions coming here at all, like some candidates for office have.

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time between 7:37 a.m. on Jan. 13 and 7:45 a.m. on Jan. 14, several storage units were entered and property was rummaged through, damaged and stolen.Jan. 14 | The owner of Village Pizza, lo-cated at 8302 Belews Creek Road, Suite A, in Stokesdale, reported that sometime be-tween 12:01 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 14 an unknown white male broke the lock off of the walk-in freezer located behind the business. Nothing was taken.Jan. 18 | Sometime between the evening of Jan. 17 and morning of Jan. 18, two unlocked vehicles parked at a residence on Flatrock Road in Stokesdale were entered; two purses, a Radio Shack Bluetooth head-set, a wallet and $4 in cash were stolen.

DRUGSJan. 14 | After noticing a vehicle with no tag light, a deputy stopped the driver near the Oak Ridge Road and U.S. 220 intersec-tion around midnight. Determining there was probable cause to conduct a search of the vehicle, the officer found marijuana

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IDENTITY THEFTJan. 1 | A resident of St. Crispins Way in Summerfield reported a known suspect accessed her bank account and then logged into her Sprint account and paid her phone bill; the bill payment resulted in her bank account being overdrawn. Jan. 15 | Sometime between Jan. 10 and Jan. 15, a resident of Spring Birch Terrace in Stokesdale discovered an unknown person used personal information to open credit card accounts and attempt to order numerous items via PayPal. The victim received a $9 item in the mail, but other attempted purchases were thwarted.

THEFTJan. 10 | Circle K, located on Nor-cross Road in Colfax, reported that at 2:50 a.m., two Hispanic men stole two $15 12-packs of Heineken beer and left in separate vehicles.

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The fourth-graders of Oak Ridge El-ementary for a wonderful performance on Jan. 14. What great entertainment with singing, dancing and public speak-ing. You made parents, grandparents and friends proud. Keep up the good work!

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member Ann Schneider said members did not agree on everything when they started working on the plan in late 2014. Research and surveys revealed that over 35 percent of respondents want Oak Ridge to retain its “village feel,” and many wanted more affordable housing options and more sidewalks.

“It was clear from the beginning that we would need to balance the inevitabil-ity of change with the desire to stay the same,” said Schneider.

Committee member Bob Dischinger noted a proposed change to the shape of the town core – a ¾-mile radius with its center at the N.C. 68/N.C. 150 intersection.

Those who spoke in favor of the up-dated plan included Oak Ridge residents Debbie Shoenfeld, Tom Smith and Irving Angel, who each supported the higher density housing which would allow smaller residences on half-acre lots (versus the minimum lot size of one acre that would still be required in areas outside the town core).

Caroline Ruch and Sandra Smith said they appreciated the plan’s preser-vation of rural spaces. Sam Anders said he favored both the high density and the rural preservation. Bobbi Baker, a mem-ber of the Planning and Zoning Board, said the plan is valuable and useful.

Ron Simpson and Randy Floss each spoke in favor of the plan, but took issue with traffic problems where Fogleman Road meets N.C. 68. Floss said the property across from 68 Place is perfect for commercial development; Simpson said the commercial town core should not extend past 68 Place and should be re-stricted to uses such as an insurance office or retirement community, which would not exacerbate the traffic problems.

The Fogleman Road area was the main point of contention for those who spoke against the updated plan.

Jonathan Cole urged the council to treat property owners fairly and consis-tently when it comes to the commercial transition core, noting there will be win-

ners and losers. Steve Holmes said he was “not necessarily for or against” the plan, but suggested the town does have a history of picking winners and losers.

Courtney Smith said many drivers use N.C. 68’s paved median as a turn lane onto Fogleman. She recalled that when a Goodwill site was proposed for the property across from 68 Place, DOT would not install a traffic light there.

David Cole said his father purchased investment property before the town core was established; if the updated plan were approved as is, the property, which lies in the commercial transition core, would have restricted use.

“We’re not against smaller housing; we’re in favor of that,” he said. “Be fair for all citizens. Postpone [your decision to approve the update] until more can be learned about what can and can’t be done (in the transition area).”

During a rebuttal period, Dischinger said the steering committee felt nonresi-dential use at the Fogleman/N.C. 68 in-tersection would mean a developer would improve the intersection and make it safer.

“Every recommendation we made, ev-ery line, part of circle, word that describes how the plan should be implemented, defines limitations and opportunities for every parcel in Oak Ridge,” said Schnei-der. “We were sensitive to this throughout the process. There is a clear rationale re-lating to future benefit of our town, based on residential input we received.”

In a second rebuttal period, Chuck Salmon said the plan singles out winners and losers, and the Planning and Zon-ing Board would not deviate from the plan or make allowances.

“The plan is not law, it’s a guiding document; it’s not an ordinance,” respond-ed Councilman Jim Kinneman, starting a discussion among council members – who all expressed favor of the higher density portion of the plan, but had reservations about the commercial transition core.

Mayor Pro Tem George McClellan suggested moving the adoption of the transition zone to the Feb. 4 town coun-cil meeting. A public hearing may be scheduled for that meeting as well.

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Pets & Animal Services ...............30

Real Estate .................................. 30

EMPLOYMENT

Part-time WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATES needed. The warehouse associate picks and packs customer orders, processes returns, completes required paperwork for reports, and performs other duties as re-quested, directed or assigned. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and have at least three months of related warehouse experience. To apply, send resume to: [email protected] or fax to (336) 808-3271.

P/T POSITION, Thurs-Sunday, 17 hrs./wk., run historic house, museum and gift shop. Details at www.kornersfolly.org.

Construction/Manufacturing OFFICE AD-MINISTRATOR needed. Job duties include formatting quotes, bid packages, FRQ’s for customers. Facilitate information between sales reps and customers. Maintain job fi les on computer system. Maintain mas-ter calendar with project dates. Receive, proof and enter customer PO’s in computer system. Requires excellent written/verbal skills. Word, Excel, PDF. Must be self-mo-tivated, organized and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Current position could be expanded based upon applicant’s abilities. Starting salary range 26K to 32K. Company offers 401K, health insurance, paid vacation and holiday time. Email re-sume to [email protected], fax to (336) 668-2610, or mail to PO Box 7292, Greensboro, NC 27417.

EXPERIENCED STYLIST NEEDED for salon in Summerfi eld. Call Laura at (336) 441-8414.

WoodmenLife is seeking a PROFESSION-AL REPRESENTATIVE. Generous com-pensation plus bonus opportunities and exceptional benefi ts for those who qualify. Training and professional sales tools pro-vided. Does your income match your tal-ents and efforts? Don’t wait for corporate America to recognize your worth. Contact Frank Bruno, recruiting sales manager, (336) 643-4115 or 337-8473.

EMPLOYMENT

PIANIST: Summerfi eld Methodist Church has immediate opening for P/T pianist. Send resume to: SUMC, PO Box 639, Summerfi eld, NC 27358 or email offi ce@summerfi eldumc.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF OAK RIDGENOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGThe Oak Ridge Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request to adopt the Commercial Town Core Transi-tion Zone as a part of the Oak Ridge Future Land Use Plan Update. The Town Council may also consider requests for subdivisions and other matters. Oak Ridge Town Council meeting, Feb. 4, 2016, at 7pm, Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road.

PUBLIC HEARING:OAK RIDGE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN UPDATE. The Oak Ridge Future Land Use Plan Update Steering Committee will pres-ent the Commercial Town Core Transition Zone as a part of the Oak Ridge Future Land Use Plan Update for adoption.

All citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard at this meeting.

Spencer Sullivan, Mayor

SAVE THE DATE

The Oak Ridge Youth Theatre will perform THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARD-ROBE on January 24, 6:30pm, at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road. FREE ADMISSION! A love offering will be collected to benefi t the Good Sa-maritan Ministry of Stokesdale. Visit www.oakridgeyouththeatre.com for information.

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28 Jan. 22 - 28, 2016 The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

home services��

GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom re-pair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.

GradinG / haulinG

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

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Debris removal, grading/hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647.

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

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

lawn care / landscapinG

GREGORY’S BOBCAT SERVICELand-clearing, grading, landscape con-struction, debris removal. Licensed and insured and honest! “Leave the Dirt to Me!” (336) 362-6181.

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulching, landscaping, driveways, gravel, concrete work. 362-3647.

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

BOBCAT WORK, bushhogging, and trac-tor work. Brad Mills, (336) 382-1505.

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STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chip-per, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. 643-1119.

STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATESBig or small. George Joyce, (336) 382-3860.

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

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.

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

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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.

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

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

FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPINGTree and leaf cleanups. Bed reconstruc-tion, pine needles & mulch Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 464-5215.

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

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Come tour the SOUTHERN LIVING SHOWCASE HOME, located at 8540 Lin-ville Road, Oak Ridge, Wednesdays thru Sundays through January 31, 12n-5pm. See display ad on page 12 for more infor-mation.

youth sports��Upward Sports BASKETBALL & CHEER evaluations, Saturday, Jan. 30, 1-4pm. See display ad on page 2 for more details, or visit oakridgecbc.org/upward.

home services��

cleaninG

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

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

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

MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free esti-mates, guaranteed service. 937-5231.

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

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, go-carts, ATVs, generators, power washers, grills, etc. (336) 689-4167.

PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANINGAffordable, satisfaction guaranteed, Free estimates. Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592.

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.

home services��

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

CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed/insured. 643-6500.

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(336) [email protected]

www.oldschoolsjhr.homestead.com

HOME REPAIR, LLCOLD SCHOOL

BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics 2014

LAWN EQUIPMENT SERVICELocated in Oak Ridge. Free pick up and de-livery. Tune up, preventive or rebuild on all lawn service/yard equipment. Commercial or residential. Call or text Rick, (336) 501-8681.

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.

GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINESales & service center. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. Call (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 office.

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


HOME SERVICES

KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and win-dows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hard-wood and linoleum fl oors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.

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

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTIONKitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, sid-ing, dock work, windows, roofi ng specials, rot-ted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. 362-6343.

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

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Construction Services, INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

644-8615 office508-5242 cell

Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

TMScreened porches | Sunrooms | Patios

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].

HOME SERVICES

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

MISC. SERVICES

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

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Gated access with 24/7 camera surveillance

We carry moving & shipping supplies

SMALL CLAIMS LEGAL SERVICES Kent Brown Attorney, (336) 274-5250.

WILL PICK UP MOST APPLIANCES, grills, bikes, electronics, metal and electri-cal items, gas items, etc. (336) 689-4167.

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

NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “Northwest Art Framing is a fi nd!” – Kate in W/S. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911.

DAVE’S AIRPORT SHUTTLECall (336) 298-7195.

BLUEGRASS BANJO LESSONS10+ years experience. BA in Bluegrass Mu-sic. Call Nathan, (336) 404-9310.

SUPERBOWL PARTY? Call Devall’s Cajun Catering for your boudin. (336) 383-7732.

HOME SERVICES

MASONRY

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

SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or fi re 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.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS, fi replaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

PAINTING & DRYWALL

PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.

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

David & Judy Long, owners

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

BEK Paint Co.Residential & Commercial

HOME SERVICES

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

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PLUMBING

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

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

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

POWER WASHING

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

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, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com. ...continued on p. 30

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at 70+ business locations.

HOMES FOR SALE

HOME FOR SALE, 2BR, 1BA, 2-car ga-rage plus several large barns and outbuild-ings on 4.52 acres. 8415 W. Harrell Road, Oak Ridge. $275,900. (336) 668-2626.

OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Jan 24 • 2-4pm

GIL VAUGHANRealtor®/Broker • (336) 337-4780

3513 Sanfords Creek Court, ColfaxCome see how YOU can save BIG MONEY while enjoying the benefits of a Healthy, Energy-Efficient and Comfortable CERTIFIED GREEN 4BR/3.5BA, cul-de-sac, 3,000+ sq ft home. NW Schools and County Taxes. $389,900

VACATION PROPERTY

NEW PRICE!! 2014 PARK MODEL at Belews Lake, beautiful décor w/ loft. 20’ from waters’ edge, two electric covered boat lifts, electric golf cart, canoe, paddle boat. $179,500. (336) 644-6418 or 601-5759.

MISC. SERVICES

MAISY DAISY FLORIST INC. 7779-B US Hwy. 68, Stokesdale (beside Oliver Diesel), maisydaisyfl orist.com, (336) 441-8611. Flowers, wreaths, & gifts for all occasions, as well as free local delivery!

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

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MISC. FOR SALE

PLEATHER BROWN COUCH, $85; Pleath-er brown chair, like new, $85. Massage chair, like new, $85; Mirror, 4’ x 3.5’, $50 OBO. (336) 202-1932.

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.

SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD, $80/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615.

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT – fryers, grill, oven, slicers, utensils/trays, more! 383-7732.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE, oak & hickory. Pick up or delivery. (336) 643-9332.

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HOMES FOR RENT

DUPLEX APARTMENT, 2BR, 2BA, $725/mo. Call (336) 706-1887.

NEW 1BR APARTMENT for 1 person in Summerfi eld. Electricity, cable and internet in-cluded. Private entrance and deck. Beautiful setting on 10 acres. No pets. $650 per month. Call (336) 643-9676 for further details.

HOME FOR RENT – OAK RIDGE, 3BR, 2BA, 1,611 sq. ft., renovated home in Weath-erstone. FP, tankless water heater, 2-car garage, storage building & fenced yard, yard maint. incl. $1,500/mo. (336) 215-7958.

LAND FOR SALE

57 ACRES, MAYODAN, NC, convenient to Hwy. 220, great development poten-tial, mostly wooded, brokerage protected, $171,500. (336) 707-3822.

MISC. FOR SALE

WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys. New vendors welcome. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 1-6pm.

SEASONED FIREWOOD, delivered and stacked. 1/2 cord, $80. Call 686-6373.

MISC. WANTED

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

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

PETS & ANIMAL SVCS.

ANIMALS AVAILABLE

OP is a 4.5-year-old beautiful white, family ori-ented STAFFY BULL DOG. He is AKC reg. from champion lines. We are looking for the right home in the NW community. Call me if se-riously interested, (904) 891-4787. Thanks.

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND BULL for sale. Got two, one has to go. Brown or white. Long horns, long hair, 4 years old, gentle, great for pet or cross-breeding. $750. Call (336) 508-5651.

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A/C & HEATINGStokesdale Heating & Air .....................26Velocity Air, Inc. ....................................4

ACCOUNTING Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA ....................23Kimberly Thacker Accounting .............11Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........23

CHIROPRACTIC CAREOak Ridge Chiropractic ........................5Summerfield Family Chiropractic ........23

CHURCHESCentral Baptist Church ..........................3First Baptist Church, Summerfield .........7Summerfield United Methodist Church .9

DENTISTBeth Borden, DDS ..............................10

FUNERAL SERVICESForbis & Dick – Brooke Chapel ...........11

HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNINGGreat Clips ...........................................9Melda’s Hair Design ...........................23POSH Hair Studio ...............................23

HEALTH & FITNESSSNAP Fitness ........................................8YMCA of Greensboro ...........................5

HOME BUILDERSBrian Thompson Homes .....................16Builders MD ........................................15Disney Construction ............................17Don Mills Builders ...............................17Friddle & Company .............................17Johnson & Lee ....................................16Kickin Clouds .....................................21

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HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICESBudget Blinds .....................................23House of Stars ....................................20Maria Adams Designs ........................12ProStone, Inc. .......................................3

LEGAL SERVICESAttorney Bill Barbour ..........................31

MEDICALEagle Physicians at Brassfield ................7LeBauer Healthcare ...........................26Northwest Family Medicine ..................8

PET SERVICESKPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ...................23

Northwest Animal Hospital ....................3

Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital ............11

Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge .........23Westergaard Kennels ...........................25

REAL ESTATE / MORTGAGEA New Dawn Realty ..................... 11, 19Berkshire Hathaway – Yost & Little .....22David Nishan, McLean Mortgage .......14Dede Cunningham, Keller Williams ....14Donna Smith, Keller Williams .............20Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ...............30Jason Smith, Allen Tate Builder Svcs. ..16Jill Oakley, Tyler Redhead & McAlister 18Johnnye Letterman, BHHS .................18Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ..................21

RETAIL Bi-Rite Food Center ........................6, 11Carpets By Direct, Inc. ........................25Gigi’s Flowers & More .........................11Southern Harts Boutique ......................3

RETIREMENT COMMUNITYSpring Arbor .......................................24

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