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Reaching out to those who callthe streets their homeWith no outside funding, volunteer says ‘everyone just chips in and does what they can, and God makes the rest happen’

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Dec. 5 was an emotional night for Council-man/Mayor Pro Tem Roger Howerton, as he was recognized for 15 years of service on the town council, over 50 years of volunteer-ing with the Oak Ridge Fire Department, his service to Central Baptist Church in Oak Ridge and northwest-area schools. Superior Court Judge Stuart Albright (left) joins others in applauding Howerton as Howerton’s wife, Donree, and Mayor Ray Combs (right) con-gratulate him on receiving Oak Ridge’s Lifetime Community Service award and the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award, which is one of the governor’s most prestigious awards bestowed on a North Carolina citizen. Howerton joins the ranks of other famed Long Leaf Pine award recipients, including Maya Angelou, Michael Jordan, Bob Timberlake and Rev. Billy Graham.

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It’s that time of year! Don’t miss the annual Stokesdale Holiday Parade this Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. in down-town Stokesdale. See article and more details on page 17.

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Sally Randall didn’t set out to start a special ministry. With some of her fellow church members from Center City Church in downtown Greensboro, this Summerfield resident was simply walking the streets, talking and praying with people.

Then one July night last year, she and a friend, Mary Beth Lovette of Greensboro, met a homeless man who excitedly shared the news that he had gotten a job.

After the two women prayed for him, the man asked if they would pray

for three of his friends who were also homeless. The four men shared that they were hungry and had nowhere to go on Monday nights. During the other nights of the week, various churches and organizations provided meals, but there was nothing on Mondays.

Randall went to McDonald’s, bought the men food and told them that she and Lovette would be back the following week. Much to the men’s surprise, the two women returned not only the following week as they had promised, but they kept coming back.

In the beginning, Randall and Lovette took turns cooking a little extra

food when they prepared dinner for their families, then they packed it up and took it to their new friends.

As news of the women’s generos-ity spread, it developed into a ministry that has grown greatly over the past year. Known as Re4Him (reform), the group now serves between 80 to 100 hungry people every Monday night.

Early on, Randall and Lovette were joined by Mary and Kevin Miller of Oak Ridge and Debbie Marino of Summer-field. The number of volunteers has since risen to almost 30.

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Who is responsible for opening and closing the chain/gate at the Anna Long Marshall

Wayside access to the A&Y Greenway (off U.S. 220 in Summerfield)? Is this a private citizen who lives next to the parking lot and voluntarily does this, or is this a job done by a town or county employee?

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According to Alex Ashton, who handles parks, open space and trails for Guilford County

Parks, a private citizen rents the house located next to the parking lot.

“The house is owned by Guilford County and as part of the rental agree-ment with the gentleman who rents the house, he is responsible for opening and closing the gate,” says Ashton.

In the Northwest Observer’s Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2013 issue, you entertained a question

about the DOT coming back to “fix” Pleasant Ridge Road. My question is more about planning for the shutdown of the Hamburg Mill Road and U.S. 220 intersection – is that still planned? And if it is, is anyone making plans for what will happen with the traffic that will increase

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through Summerfield? Pleasant Ridge Road, most likely, will not need “fixing” but widening, as well. Already there is a backup on the road during morning and evening rush hours. So, is anyone considering the impact of the traffic that will have to use Summerfield Road and Pleasant Ridge Road if the Hamburg Mill/220 intersection is restricted?

DOT’s Darrell Ferguson, division traffic engineer, confirms the intersection of

U.S. 220 and Hamburg Mill Road will change as the U.S. 220 construction progresses. Northbound traffic on U.S. 220 will still be able to turn left onto Hamburg Mill Road; there will not be a signal at that location, however – north-bound drivers will use a “Left Over,” similar to what exists for southbound U.S. 220 to enter the Harris Teeter shopping center near Horse Pen Creek/Old Battleground Road.

Southbound U.S. 220 traffic will still be able to turn right onto Hamburg Mill Road.

The biggest change in traffic patterns at Hamburg Mill Road will be that once U.S. 220 is widened into four lanes, driv-ers on Hamburg Mill Road will only be able to turn right (south) onto U.S. 220.

“The intersection of Summerfield Road and Pleasant Ridge Road has been investigated for possible improvements. At this time we do not have any plans to make improvements in that area,” Ferguson said.

When Stokesdale constructed its water system, there were some residents who opted to

put in dry taps but didn’t actually hook up to the system to get water. Exactly what is a dry tap? It’s my understanding there’s a monthly fee for it. What happens when someone buys or inherits a property with a dry tap? Is that person responsible for the monthly fee?

When the water system was being installed, a number of residents decided they didn’t

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want town water at that particular time. However, if they thought they might want to be on the system at a later date, they were given the opportunity to have the engineers install a dry tap.

In the most basic terms, a dry tap means that a hole is cut into the main pipe and an empty meter box is in-stalled. Each month, the property owner pays $30.50 in dry tap fees.

If a homeowner later decides to hook up to the water system, the town would install a working meter at no charge. However, the property owner would be responsible for any required Guilford County permits which would be paid directly to the county. In addition, the homeowner would need to hire a plumber to handle the connections from the street to the house.

According to Carolyn Joyner, Stokes-dale town clerk/finance officer, the dry tap fees are in effect indefinitely. The only thing that would alter the monthly fee would be if the homeowner hooked

up to the system. At that point, he would re-ceive a monthly water bill.

“Once you put in a dry tap, there’s a hole in the pipe and you can’t remove it,” says Joyner. “You just can’t change your mind.”

The dry tap fee stays with the land, so if someone else buys or inherits the property, they also buy or inherit the fee and are legally obligated to pay it.

Currently, if someone wanted to hook up to the system and did not have a dry tap, he would be charged the existing residential tap fee of $2,650 plus the cost of any necessary permits required by Guilford County (again, permit fees would be paid to the county). As with the dry tap, the homeowner would be re-sponsible for paying a plumber to run the pipes to connect the water to the home.





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St. James AME was established in Oak Ridge when property was purchased in 1889 for $25 from Roland and Martha Parrish. The original church building (which is still used) was built in 1895.

St. James is believed to have the oldest African American congregation in Oak Ridge, with gravesites on the church property dating back to the early 1900s. The sanctuary of the church once served as a classroom for the area’s black children until a schoolhouse was built next door (where First Baptist now stands) somewhere around 1915.

Rev. Marcia Isley serves the small congregation of about 30 members.

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Mayor Ray Combs called the Dec. 5 meeting to order, and Rev. Roy Carter of Central Baptist Church in Oak Ridge led the opening prayer.

Recognitions. Danny Yanusz was recog-nized for his service to the community. Yanusz has served on the town council for the last four years and lost his re-election bid in November by 11 votes.

Mayor Combs read a resolution of appreciation for Yanusz’s contributions to Oak Ridge. Besides being a council member, Yanusz served as chairman of the town’s building committee, which oversaw design and construction of the town hall (completed in 2007), served as chairman of the town’s 10th anniversary celebration committee, and has been a longtime member and former president of the Oak Ridge Lions Club.

Combs next recognized longtime council member Roger Howerton, who was joined by his wife, Donree. Combs said he first met Howerton in 1989, when the two served on the Oak Ridge Fire De-partment’s board of directors, and they had served on boards together ever since.

Kyle Anders, chairman of the fire department’s board of directors, spoke

of Howerton’s longtime service to the fire department. Howerton served as a fireman for several years, later held the rank of captain, served as president of the fire department, and as a board member, vice-chair and chairman of the depart-ment’s board of directors. Howerton was also very active with the junior fireman’s program after it was started.

“We wouldn’t be where we are today if it hadn’t been for you,” Anders told Howerton.

Rev. Roy Carter has known Howerton for the past 11 years, and said Howerton has served as his mentor in many ways.

“He’s taught me a lot about how to deal with people with tact. Roger doesn’t take things personally,” Carter said. “If you disagree with him, that’s okay … Even with this council, Roger may have

voted against you, but if he was outvoted he would be the first person in line to help you with whatever you were doing. I appreciate his honesty, his integrity, his leadership in this commu-nity, and what he’s done to enhance the Town of Oak Ridge. We see

further down the road today because we stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us, and Roger has a pretty big set of shoulders.”

Combs said Howerton had become a personal friend over the years and he had always been able to call on him


Mayor Ray Combs (right) presents Linda and Danny Yanusz with a plaque in appreciation of Danny’s service to the community.





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when there was a need. The mayor then presented Howerton with a newly created “Lifetime Community Service Award.” The award noted Howertown’s dedicated service to the citizens of Oak Ridge, which included serving on the interim town council after the town’s incorpo-ration in 1998, and serving on all the elected town councils since 1999.

Howerton served in the U.S. Army and as a member of the Oak Ridge Fire Department since 1958, in varied capaci-ties from firefighter to chairman of the board of directors.

The award also noted that as a long-time member of Central Baptist Church, Howerton has demonstrated his faith in nu-merous ways, including through his service as church treasurer, Sunday School teacher, choir member, Homeless Shelter ministry member and on the finance committee.

Howerton also served on a local

school board at Oak Ridge Elementary and later on the school advisory board at Northwest Guilford High School. Addi-tionally, he has served as a judge for the Guilford County Board of Elections.

Howerton received a standing ovation from those in attendance after the award was presented. As the applause was dy-ing down, Combs then presented How-erton with a letter from Congressman Howard Coble, which congratulated him on his many years of service.

On a final note, Combs asked Guil-ford County Superior Court Judge Stuart Albright to stand with him as Howerton was presented with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award, which is one of the most prestigious awards a governor can bestow on a North Carolina citizen. Swearing-in. Mike Stone and Jim Kinneman, who were elected to the town council on Nov. 5, were sworn into office by Guilford County Superior Court Judge Stuart Albright. Election. Unlike Stokesdale and Summer-field, where the mayor is elected directly

by the citizens, the Oak Ridge Town Council elects the mayor from among the council members.

4 0 In separate votes, the coun-cil elected Ray Combs to serve another two years as mayor and Spencer Sullivan to serve as mayor pro tem.

ANNOUNCEMENTS �� Danny Yanusz shared a conversation

he had heard earlier in the day in which it was stated that “We are all exactly where we are meant to be at this moment, in this country, in this state, and in this city.”

“I want to assure Mr. Howerton and the council and members of the commu-nity that we are exactly where we are in-tended to be, doing what we are intended to do … if that means that Roger and I have other things to do, by golly we’re going to do it,” Yanusz said.

�� Combs said a new position, “Raleigh Bull Dog,” had been created on the coun-cil, and that it entailed going to Raleigh and “fussing at the legislators” when necessary. Councilman George McClellan was appointed to the position.

TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT�� Town Manager Bruce Oakley rec-

ommended the appointment of Gray Cassell (ETJ member), Bill Barbour and Jay Cumbus to the Board of Adjustment and the re-appointment of Beth Walker to the board.

Oakley also recommended re-ap-pointing Ann Schneider to the Historic Preservation Commission.

5 0 Council voted unanimously to approve the recommended appoint-ments to the BOA and the HPC.

Council also voted to reschedule the Jan. 2, 2014 town council meeting to Jan. 9, 2014.

PUBLIC HEARINGSSpecial Use Permit Case #13-10-ORPL-04910: AG to AG-SP. Since this was a quasi-judicial hearing, anyone wishing to speak was sworn in. �� Town Planner Bill Bruce explained

why Bethel United Methodist Church was requesting a special use permit. When the church recently applied for a building permit to construct a permanent rest-room facility near an athletic field on their property, it was discovered that a site plan had never been approved when the field was created; the field was therefore in non-compliance, but a special use permit would clear the zoning up. �� Commie Johnson spoke on behalf

of the church and explained the ath-letic field had existed for several years and the church wanted to construct a handicapped accessible permanent brick unisex bathroom to replace the Port a John that was there now.

5 0 Council voted to approve the special use permit.





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NEW BUSINESSSubdivision Case #13-04-ORPL-01740. The subdivision was unanimously ap-proved by the Planning & Zoning Board, but a special purpose lot was being requested for an off-site septic drainfield and that required the council’s approval.

5 0 Council voted to approve the special purpose lot.

CITIZEN COMMENTS�� Jerry Cooke offered his comments

about Roger Howerton, saying he was a “real gentleman” who had served the community well.

�� Frank Whitaker said Howerton was a role model and was “probably the How-ard Coble of Oak Ridge.”

�� Colfax resident Jimmy Morgan asked for the town’s assistance with the increas-ing amount of FedEx tractor trailers traveling on rural roads in the area.

MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTFinance Officer Sam Anders reported

the town has almost $2.6 million in net as-sets. Another loan payment of $123,000 on park construction is due in January.

5 0 Council voted to approve the financial report.

COMMUNITY UPDATESFire department. Chief Steve Simmons expressed his gratitude to Roger How-erton for his many years of service in the fire department. Simmons also said he and new council member Mike Stone had been friends in high school, but never dreamed they would end up years later serving the Town of Oak Ridge.

In November the department respond-ed to 66 calls, personnel and volunteers underwent 201 hours of training, installed five car seats, participated in three public education events, and had an average response time of 4.5 minutes.

Simmons reminded everyone to keep their Christmas trees away from heat sources and from doors and windows that could be exit points in an emergen-cy, and to water live trees frequently.

Historic Preservation Commission. The commission erected a historic marker at the Old Mill of Guilford in November and will erect a historic marker at the AME Church off Oak Ridge Road on Dec. 15.

Parks and Recreation. Bill Edwards said he and Howerton had worked together many years ago at Lorillard Tobacco Company and he appreciated Howerton’s support of and interest in the park.

Edwards presented a proposed fee schedule for for-profit entities wishing to use the Oak Ridge Town Park. The pro-posal, which was revised since last month, suggests these fees: $100 for groups of 1 to 20 people; $200 for 21 to 50 people; and $300 for groups of 51 people or more.

Councilman Spencer Sullivan asked Edwards if there was any way to ad-dress a large group clogging up the trails or another area of the park, which would prevent the public from using it, and Edwards said wording to that ef-fect could be added. Councilman Jim Kinneman expressed similar concerns, especially with groups of over 50 people. Councilman Mike Stone expressed a concern about how damage to park property would be handled and Edwards explained that park rules supersede all other rules. After more discussion, it was agreed that Edwards would take the concerns back to the commission and come back with another porposed fee schedule after more revisions.

Regarding Phase 2 of the town park, an open house was held prior to the council meeting to receive feedback from the public. The commission is working on the PARTF grant application, which is due Jan. 31, and may split it into two pieces because of the state’s limited availability of funds.

The dog park will be open to the public within the next week or so.

COUNCIL COMMENTS�� McClellan said a lot of great things

had occurred in the town over the last few years, including reducing the park construction debt and connecting seg-

ments of sidewalks along Linville road.

�� Sullivan said it had been an honor to work with Howerton and Yanusz, and thanked his fellow council members for entrusting him with the duties of mayor pro tem.

�� Kinneman expressed his appreciation to Howerton and Yanusz, and he said he had always been impressed at the way Howerton kept his mind open until just before he voted on an issue.

�� Stone thanked his family for their support in his pursuit of a town council seat. “Dad taught me service to commu-nity is very important,” he said of his late father. To Yanusz, he said he cherished their friendship and had learned a lot

from him. Of Howerton, he said, “I can’t fill Roger’s shoes but I can sure stand on his shoulders.” �� Combs said Howerton and Yanusz

had been fantastic to work with. “My col-lege motto was, ‘While we live we serve,’” he said, and both men had certainly lived that example. Combs then welcomed the new members of the town council and thanked his fellow council members for entrusting him with the duties of mayor for two more years.

CLOSED SESSIONAfter going into closed session to

consult with the attorney on a legal mat-ter, council reconvened and adjourned at 8:40 p.m.





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Oak Ridge’s Kaye Bennett (right), Sunna Kimel (below), and some of their fellow Moravia Moravian Church

members worked assembly-line style on Dec. 5 as they prepared and packaged 232 chicken pies. The Moravi-ans’ chicken pies are always in demand, but even more so this year since the church has an order signup sheet

in the Dewey’s holiday store in the Oak Ridge Com-mons shopping center that they are operating (hint: if you want some, you better sign up soon, because

they’re going fast).

Photo by Laura Pullins/NWO

Robert McCrone donates blood at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church on Dec. 9. Bob Yarborough has helped organize the blood drives, which have been held at the church every other month for about the last 14 years. While the men of the church coordinate the drives and provide the volunteer staffi ng, the women provide deli-cious baked goods for the canteen, Yarborough says. The church’s next blood drive will be Feb 10, and it will be the fi rst to be held in their new Family Life Center.

According to the American Red Cross, a single donation can help save the lives of up to three people.

Photos by Laura Pullins/NWO

The Gardens at Gray Gables, located on Summerfi eld Road in Summerfi eld, held its

fourth annual “Santa in the Gardens” event on Dec. 7-8. There were lots of activities for kids,

including a bouncy house, storytelling, orna-ment making and refreshments – and Santa and

his elves were there to spread the Christmas cheer. A representative of the U.S. Marine

Corps was also on hand to collect donations for the annual Toys for Tots drive.

Photo courtesy of Stonefi eld Cellars

Gabrielle Cone (left) and a fellow musician play holiday music in the barrel room at Stonefi eld Cellars Winery in Stokesdale on Nov. 30. Cone started “Music for Mutts,” a group of students and other local adult musi-cians who play chamber music to raise money for animal shelters. Red Dog Farm was the recipient of funds raised during “The Art of Giving Thanks” event at the winery on Nov. 30.





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Oak Ridge Military Academy cadets are at it again! The cadets will be con-ducting a Toy Drive/Donation to support the Toys for Tots program sponsored by the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve during the weekend of Dec. 14-15. The mission is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute them as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the local community.

Last year’s goal was to collect at least $7,000 in cash donations, and the cadets surpassed their goal by $900; they also collected three large boxes of toys. This year the cadets’ goal is to surpass the 2012 goal by at least $250.

The cadets and staff at Oak Ridge Military Academy would like to thank the people in the Oak Ridge, Stokesdale and Summerfield communities for the excellent support they have given them in the past. They are asking for your support again this year to help them bring joy to hundreds of children in the Triad, who without your help would not be able to have a Christmas this year.

Toys can be dropped off at the acad-emy through Dec. 15. For more info, contact the cadet advisor, 1SG Sallie McCullough at (336) 549-2668 or email her at [email protected].

We’re looking for some of the wacki-est, most beautiful, most creative, and just plain fun-to-drive-by homes that are decorated for the holidays so that we can list them in our next issue. If the outside of your home meets one of the above descriptions and you’d like to invite our readers to drive by and view it, send your name, address, and times of day when your home exterior is in full display to

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“I collect shoebox items throughout the year through couponing, donations and sales events,” says Long. “This year I had seven huge tubs of shoebox items to sort out and get ready for the big packing event. My kids and I pre-sort boys’ and girls’ toys, pencils and sharpeners, color-ing books and crayons and the rest of the items into 20-25 smaller bins. Then we pick a night and I invite everyone over after school for warm cookies, Christmas music, and shoebox packing.”

After the items are sorted by “girls” and “boys,” helpers are given bins full of items including pencils, soap and wash-cloths, toothbrushes and toothpaste, bags of candy, stuffed animals – and of course, bouncy balls!

This year 13 kids joined in, and each one took his/her bin and made sure that each shoebox got at least one item from the bin they were in charge of. The rest of the items were then distributed into all of the shoeboxes to make sure they have all the essentials and that they are

completely full! This year the group packed 49 boxes.“This was our biggest year of help-

ers,” says Long. “Becky Camden and her four kids, Amber Smith and her two kids and Michael and Alyson Fuquay all came to help pack. Along with my five kiddos, we had a full house!

“All of these folks are our neighbors, which makes this a great way to get together and serve those in need,” Long adds. “These boxes go to war-torn and impoverished countries. Some of the children who receive these boxes walk two to three miles just to get one. For many children, a shoebox packed full of goodies is the only Christmas present they will ever receive.”

In addition to filling the shoeboxes, Long and her friends also donate $7 per box to help with shipping (“That also allows us to track the boxes and see how far they go!” says Long).

Once the boxes were stacked this year, a picture was taken right before the group prayed over them.

“The kids took turns praying – sweet, heartfelt prayers – for the children receiv-ing the boxes, that they would know that someone far away loves them and that God loves them!” Long says. “It is essen-tial that children know they are loved and not forgotten. How amazing to think that the contents of one little shoebox can speak volumes to a hurting child.”

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NORTHWEST VIKINGS BASKETBALLWith a 6-0 record for the season, the

Northwest Viking men’s varsity basketball team is on fire. The Vikings smoked out Community Baptist on Dec. 9, 112-39, and on Dec. 10 defeated Southeast Guilford, 72-58.

The Northwest Viking women lost to Page High School on Dec. 5, 55-37,

defeated Lexington on Dec. 6, 44-41, and lost to Southeast Guilford, 51-45, on Dec. 10.

The Vikings were scheduled to play Southern Alamance on Dec. 12 (away) and Southeast Guilford on Dec. 17 at home. Women’s games are at 6 p.m. and men’s games at 7:30 p.m.

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If turnabout is indeed fair play, it was Crest High School’s turn to score the win in the state semi-final game against North-ern on Dec. 6. For three out of the last four years Northern had snatched Crest’s hopes of a state championship title, once in a semi-final game and twice in a cham-pionship game. On Dec. 6, after taking the lead in overtime, Crest held on for a 23-17 victory over Northern. For now, the Nighthawks, who ended the season with a 12-3 record, will have to be content with the three consecutive state championship titles they won in 2010, 2011 and 2012.

As Nighthawks Head Coach Brian Thomas reflects on the 2013 season, he says it was a great year on the football field.

“We finished with a loss in the Western Regional championship game to a very good program in Crest,” Thomas said. “Our kids overcame a great deal of adversity to achieve this. We lost a large senior class from 2012, but with the leadership of our seniors we were able to achieve many of our goals. This se-nior class goes out with an overall 57-4 record on the field. They had careers that many never get to experience. I am so proud of their accomplishments and the way they conducted themselves this year. These young men will graduate Northern in the spring and will go on to achieve great things in the future.”

NORTHERN NIGHTHAWKS BASKETBALLThe Northern Nighthawk women’s

varsity basketball team improved their record last week to 5-2 after wins against Western Guilford on Dec. 4, 68-38, and against Eastern Alamance on Dec. 10, 41-40.

The Northern men’s varsity basket-ball team lost to Western Guilford on Dec. 4, 58-65. The team played an ex-citing game against Eastern Alamance on Dec. 10, taking it right to the end before winning 65-64.

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NORTHWEST BasketballDAVID EVEREST, senior

Hometown: Oak RidgeToughest class: AP Latin Extracurricular activities: LifeguardFavorite food: Fried okraFavorite band: Kid InkFavorite movie: Remember the TitansSiblings: Two older sisters, Morgan and CarlyBest vacation ever: Cancun, MexicoYears lived in Northwest area: 10Dream job: College basketball analystInteresting/fun fact about yourself: I don’t eat chocolateNickname? “Dava-D”Position on the team: GuardPre-game ritual: Listening to music and praying with the teamCoach Lee Reavis’ comments: “David is a valuable member of our team because he continues to go hard in practice every day and pushes our team to make us bet-ter. He is always a great teammate and on game nights he is ready to perform

when his number is called, and is always the first person off the bench to congratu-late his teammates on their good play.”

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Hometown: SummerfieldToughest class: Advanced Functions and Modeling (math)Extracurricular activities: BasketballFavorite singer: Justin TimberlakeSiblings: Two brothers and one sisterBest vacation ever: ParisYears lived in the Northern area: 16Dream job: NurseFun fact: I’m deathly afraid of snakes.Position on the team: Forward/guardPre-game ritual: Just to get hyped!Coach Furlough’s comments: “Kasey has to be one of the most improved players in our program. She is versatile enough to play the guard or post posi-tion. Her ability to score inside and out poses problems for other teams. She’s a great teammate and a joy to coach.”

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(Left to right) Chris Gibson, Paul Krahe and Zach Hardy, with the Summerfi eld Fire Department, took some refreshments back to the station to keep them fueled during a long winter’s night.

With temperatures in the low 40s, Summerfi eld residents Andrew, Hattie Jo, Anna and A.P. Hopper dressed warmly for the tree lighting. Hattie Jo’s only disappointment was that the hot chocolate ran out too soon!

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Christmas was in the air at StokesdaleTown Hall on Dec. 6, where members of thecommunity came together to light the town tree and enjoyed music, refreshments and a visit fromSanta and Mrs. Claus.

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From clowns to horses to miniature cars, there’s sure to be plenty in this year’s Stokesdale Holiday Parade to light up the eyes of both children and adults. And, there’s nothing quite like the annual parade to give community organizations, businesses, churches and residents an opportunity to come together and enjoy the spirit of the season.

Now in its 16th year, the holiday parade has evolved into one of the northwest area’s most anticipated com-munity events for both participants and spectators alike. This year’s parade hits the streets on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. The parade route extends along U.S. 158 through downtown Stokesdale.

Vicki White-Lawrence, chairman of the town’s pa-rade committee, says attendees can expect to see an even bigger and better event this year.

“We’ve got a lot of exciting entries,” White-Law-rence says. “We have local TV celebrities Brad Jones and Danny Harnden from Fox 8 News, and Austin Caviness from WXII 12. The tractor group, which has always been popular, is back – and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their appearance.”

In addition, local churches, businesses and non-

profit organizations have put in hours of time to make their entries festive and creative. Also in the parade lineup will be parade favorites such as classic cars, fire engines, the Northwest Guilford High School band and lots of horses.

Stokesdale’s Mayor Randy Jones and town council member Mickie Halbrook, who will officially resign from their council seats next Tuesday, Dec. 17, are sharing the honor of parade Grand Marshal this year.

“We wanted to show our appreciation for all they’ve

done for the town and we thought this was a nice way to honor them,” says White-Lawrence.

Along with the sights and sounds of the parade, there’s also something for those who work up an ap-petite. The local Boy Scouts will be selling hot dogs, cold drinks and chips as a fundraiser at two locations, the Stokesdale Business Center and the fire station, starting at noon.

Crossroads Community Church will give away cot-ton candy, freshly popped popcorn and hot drinks. David Bailey, Crossroads’ pastor, says the church is focusing on “meeting the needs of the community and adding value to the event. We want people to know there’s a place where their needs can be met and we want to show them that we care.”

Starting around 11 a.m., Crossroads’ praise band will provide live music. Activities such as face-painting, crafts and a bouncy house will be offered for excited children to pass the time before the parade starts. In addition, the church will have representatives from local ministries and a prayer tent for those who might need help or wish to volunteer to help others.

And even though it’s the Stokesdale Holiday Parade, White-Lawrence emphasizes this community event provides a wonderful opportunity for people throughout the northwest area to gather with family, friends and neighbors to enjoy this local holiday season favorite.





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Just like the constitution, ACA can be amended along the way

Kudos to Bill Moore of Summerfield on his letter concerning the ACA (Dec. 6-12, 2013 issue). Much of the rancor over the ACA (Obamacare) results from a keen hatred of its originator, the first Af-rican American President of these United States. No nice way to say it.

Many do not want the ACA to suc-ceed either due to not wanting its author to succeed at anything he attempts or because they (the insurance companies and pharmaceuticals) know it will mean the death of the “cash cow” they’ve made billions in profits from for many a year. This isn’t about freedom or prevent-ing socialism or tax increase; it is about greed and self-interest. And too many of us are allowing ourselves to be duped

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Summerfield residents Judy and Jerry Coleman, along with

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Sur, and Maggie and Tom Styers (Summerfield native) recently

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they nor their NWO could go inside due to the government shutdown (note sign at right).

Summerfield resident Lisa Simpson submitted this photo of her daughter and granddaughter with their NWO while shopping for pumpkins at Knight’s Pumpkin Patch. Lisa says, “We are teaching 2 1/2-month-old Autumn Marie two basics: ‘buy local and read local’!”

Katie and Anna van Lier took the NWO to Pier 39 in San Francisco to visit friends who had just moved from the Triad area.




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THEFT/BURGLARY/B&EDEC. 5 | The owner of Double K Sports Bar on Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale reported someone stole a John Deere pressure washer and a Craftsman air compressor from the business, with an estimated value of $800.

DEC. 6 | A resident of Pond Ridge Court in Stokesdale reported an unknown person entered her garage through an unlocked window and stole an assort-ment of tools valued at $2,874.

Dec. 7 | Unknown suspects broke into a vehicle parked on Alcorn Road in north-west Greensboro and stole several items valued at a total of $726.95.

Dec. 8 | A resident of Tarleton Drive in Oak Ridge reported two unknown suspects entered his home at 10:16 p.m. and attempted to remove several items; however, no loss was reported.

Dec. 9 | A resident of Oak Level Church Road in Stokesdale reported that her unlocked car, which was parked at the Dollar General on U.S. 158, was broken

into. A DVD player and medicines, val-ued at $250, were reportedly stolen.

DAMAGE TO PROPERTYDEC. 2 | A resident of Oak Forest Drive in Summerfield called 911 after an iden-tified suspect threw a concrete cinder block through the kitchen window, caus-ing an estimated $250 worth of dam-age. Warrants were advised by respond-ing officers, but no charges were filed.

DEC. 5 | A resident of Happy Hill Road in Kernersville reported an unknown person broke a sliding glass door and storm door window, causing damage of about $1,450.

DEC. 6 | A resident of Creed Drive in Summerfield reported an unknown per-son drove through his yard, causing an estimated $330 worth of damage to the landscaping.

Dec. 7 | A resident of Windchime Drive in Colfax reported someone pulled his mailbox up from the ground and left it on its side. The incident occurred be-tween about 12:30 and 1:10 a.m.





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Stokesdale Holiday Parade | The Town of Stokes-dale invites you to the annual holiday parade in downtown Stokesdale on Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Enjoy seeing floats, tractors, horses, clowns, and much more – including Santa Claus! And kids, bring some-thing to hold the candy that parade participants will toss to you.

Stuff the Sleigh 5k | Join us on Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Canterbury School in Greens-boro, 5400 Old Lake Jeanette Rd., for a charity 5k run/walk to benefit Toys for Tots and the Greensboro Urban Ministry. Help fill our sleigh by donating an unwrapped toy or canned food item. Entry fee is $25 for the 5k or $10 for the ½ mile fun run. More info: call 288-2007 or email [email protected].

SUNDAY, DEC. 15

Historic Marker Dedication | Join us on Dec. 15 from 3 to 4 p.m. for a historic marker dedication at the St. James AME Church in Oak Ridge, 6709 W. Sandylea Rd. More info: call 644-7009 or email [email protected].

Deadline for Angel Tree gifts | Those participat-ing in this year’s Angel Tree project, sponsored by the Good Samaritan Ministries based in Stokesdale, are asked to return your gifts, wrapped and labeled, by Dec. 15. For more info, contact Terri Johnson at 643-887 or [email protected].

TUESDAY, DEC. 17

Stokesdale Town Council meeting | The Stokes-dale Town Council will meet on Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall on Angel-Pardue Road. After wrapping up any old business, the current town council will be retired and the new town council and mayor will be sworn in. For a meeting agenda or more info about Stokesdale, visit www.stokesdale.org.

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Museum Guild Meeting: Artist Bill Mangum | Join us for our monthly meeting on Dec. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greensboro Country Club, 410 Sunset Dr. You’ve enjoyed the art of Bill Mangum and know of his good work for our community. You’ve likely given or re-ceived an Urban Ministry Honor Card at the holidays, a project that has helped thousands of our neighbors. Join us for lunch followed by Mangum’s story. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling 272-2438. Tickets are $20 and include lunch and the presentation.

Kiwanis Club Meeting | Join the Kiwanis Club of Northwest Guilford at 12 p.m. on Dec. 17 at Bill’s Pizza, 1431 N.C. Hwy. 68 in Oak Ridge. Lunch may be purchased; visitors are welcome. For more info, contact Donna Ogletree at [email protected] or 485-1100.

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Start content here if using a new section bar Who will foot the bill for ACA?

I’m responding to Bill Moore’s opine in last week’s Northwest Observer. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, aka ObamaCare, misses the mark, especially in making healthcare afford-able, “for all Americans.”

Republicans did request amend-ments to the original legislation that would help reduce the cost of health-care, such as Tort Reform, and allow-ing insurance sales across state lines. Democrats refused and we have the law of today. As a consultant in the healthcare industry, I see little that actu-ally lowers the overall cost of care. Our medical costs do and will continue to rise. The Affordable Care Act only shifts who foots the bill.

Mr. Moore left out a few ACA benefits. Requiring all policies carry a provision for annual well checks, no lifetime caps, raising the minimum requirements for Medicaid to 150 percent of the poverty level, and al-lowing subscribers to carry children up to age 26. While not necessarily bad, these requirements all cost money and a reason why my insurance costs have increased 125 percent since 2010. Those of us in the middle class will be

hit especially hard in future premium increases, as well.

Mr. Moore also leaves out some key negatives. Failure to purchase coverage will result in the collection of a “tax” based on income level. Citizens will no longer be able to deduct the cost of healthcare greater than seven percent of income, beginning next year. Addition-ally, millions have received exemptions from the ACA, including our illustrious members of Congress. Why were these exemptions granted? Mr. Moore and I should meet and do some research.

There are positive aspects of the Affordable Care Act. However, the bill in its totality is completely unworkable financially. To make the math work, the young, healthy people need to sign up. The young and healthy aren’t willing to buy the product. The impact from lost policies has only begun to be felt by individuals. Expect more disruption as new provisions are enacted next year. The ACA is entirely on the Democrats.

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LETTERS/OPINIONS ...continued from p. 19 and services at this joyous time of year.

Last, but certainly not least, a big thank you to the people of Oak Ridge, Stokesdale, Summerfield and the sur-rounding area for their patronage and many words of support for this project. It’s been wonderful to hear from so

many of them how appreciative they are that we’re able to provide the conve-nience of Dewey’s products to this area so they don’t have to drive so far to partake of the “goodies.” We’re hoping to do it again, next year!

Bill Daniel, STOKESDALE

Holiday shopping safetyI agree with the thoughts Patti Stokes

expressed in last week’s editorial, “Before you head out of town.” We have wonder-ful businesses right here in our community that provide us with an unlimited selection of products and services, and recogniz-ing and supporting those establishments builds and uplifts our community.

If you do need to go to the city, however, please take with you a sense of awareness. Often when we’re out of our daily routine, our complacency goes with us. We may not notice the man and woman sitting in a car or on a bench watching us. Or if we do notice, they may seem commonplace to us. However, they could very well be observing everyone walking through the parking lot, trying to pick out the most vulnerable people, and planning to take advantage of those vulnerabilities when the time is right.

When I was in the military we always advised our troops to have a “wing man.” Being alone definitely makes you a more attractive target, so shop in numbers. And always be aware of your surroundings. If you observe something or someone suspicious, tell a security or police officer. You may prevent yourself or someone else from being a victim.

Never leave your purse or purchases unattended and always have positive control of what you are carrying. Keep it close and tight. And never let a stranger carry your bags because you may not see them again.

Store your purchases in your trunk. Visible items are very attractive to those bold enough to break your windows and be gone in seconds with your items.

If possible, park in well-lit areas. Any time there is apprehension about walk-ing to your car, don’t hesitate to ask a security officer to escort you. This is not only acceptable, but often offers them a break from monotony.

There is so much joy to be a part of this holiday season. Please don’t let a simple awareness of your surroundings break your spirit. Local law enforcement is active in keeping us safe year-round, but doing our part helps out greatly. The fewer victims there are, the more our deputies and officers can help us.

John Thomas, OAK RIDGEThe writer spent almost 25 years in

law enforcement with the Air Force. Af-ter retiring from the Air Force he worked for the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office before going back to school full time.

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Church of Oak Ridge, we’d like to thank Dewey’s Bakery of Winston Salem for working in conjunction with the mem-bers of our church to provide the conve-nience of their products at the Dewey’s Holiday Store in Oak Ridge this year.

A special “Grin” goes out to Jerry and Philip Cooke, owners/developers of Oak Ridge Commons shopping center.

Without their cooperation and gracious-ness, this project, which will benefit the community missions of Moravia in our immediate area, would not be possible.

Also, we want to thank the manage-ment of Lowes Foods and other mer-chants of Oak Ridge Commons for their support. They understand that we’re not competing with them in our undertak-ing, but rather supporting their products




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GRINS to...�� The person who paid for my prescrip-

tion at Walgreens in Summerfield on the morning of Dec. 10. Thanks for being such a good, gra-cious person – that was such a nice gift in the spirit of Christmas.

�� The volunteers, busi-nesses and homeowners who created a cheerful display of holiday lights on the old rail bed in Stokesdale. Your efforts are appreciated by all who drive through town!

�� Europeans who brought civilization and Christianity to the continent of North America, where life was nasty, brutish and short – for 5,000 years! It soon became the richest, freest su-perpower in the world. Without them, America would be like Africa today.

�� Wagoner Christmas Trees on N.C. Highway 150 for supporting Northern Elementary School.

�� The owner of Gray Gables in Sum-merfield for all the community events.

My grandchildren enjoyed a day of Christmas this past Saturday!

�� Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network foster homes. Thank you for opening your hearts and homes to help the homeless and neglected critters in our communities!

�� Pope Francis for his indictment of “trickle-down” conservative econom-ics and economic inequality. We see the results of those policies when the NWO posts exotic locations in the “Best Vacation Ever” of student profiles, which mean: “Can You Top This”?

GRIPES to...�� Those comparing Christianity to

politics. There are Christians and non-Christians on both sides of the political aisle.

�� Mr. Blinkie for increas-ing prices by 20 percent in less than five days during Christmas (sold through Farmers Hardware). They were the same length as before, but in two strands and new package. You cannot fool us!

�� Adults who ruin youth sports. Some get involved with a hit list to run others off.

�� People who cry for the unborn, but are unwilling to support the social programs to clothe, feed, and educate those born into a world of less privilege.

�� Those who believe that being pro-environment is non-Christian. Toxins in our environment are causing more cancers, auto-immune diseases and miscarriages than ever before. Christian morals include being good stewards of this earth.

�� Those critical of Christianity as the source of morality. Christian is defined by the Bible, not people or their actions. The Bible is the origin of all moral law.

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Pastor of Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church, Thomasville, NC; Chap-lain to the NC State Highway Patrol; Former Assistant District Superintendent.

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in Oak Ridge and Rio Bravo and Rio Grande in Greensboro. The volunteers pick up the food from the restaurants, take it downtown and serve it.

Since Re4Him has no meeting facil-ity for its meals, the volunteers unload their food near the courthouse and use the outdoor benches. Not deterred by the weather, they’re there if it’s cold or if it’s hot, snowing or raining.

While the organization seeks to help others, Randall points to the blessings that come to the providers. “I think it’s done me more good than I’ve ever done for those we serve,” says Randall. “It’s

given me a differ-ent perspective.”

A native of California, Randall and her family moved to Sum-merfield after liv-ing briefly in Colo-rado. Having dealt with a member of her own fam-ily who had been homeless, she has a personal under-standing of many of the people who live on the streets.

“When I meet these guys on the street, I don’t im-mediately assume they came from a

bad home or that they’re drug addicts,” says Randall. “I look into their eyes and I see these amazing people that others discount. We’re called to see the good in people and draw that out. That’s how Jesus sees us and that’s how He wants us to see others.”

A lot of the people who Randall has met want to work but their circum-stances often prevent them from being deemed employable. Some, but not all have made bad choices and have felonies on their records. And although they may have made life changes, most employers are not willing to hire them.


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RANDALL...continued from p. 1

The group gets no outside funding from any church or organization, so everything comes from the volunteers, many of whom are struggling them-selves.

For example, Randall says the volun-teer group includes three single moth-ers, two of whom are on food stamps, and a young husband and wife who are both working their way through college. According to Randall, everyone just

Photo by Annette Joyce/NWO

Summerfi eld’s Sally Randall is one of about 30 volunteers working to change the lives of people who live on the streets of downtown Greensboro.

The ones who really touch Randall’s heart are those who have aged out of the foster program. At 18, these young adults are turned out to fend for themselves, many of them with nowhere to go.

Through Re4Him, this handful of volunteers has gotten to know the men and women who call the streets their home and they want to do more than just provide a weekly meal.

The group is in the process of getting its non-profit status and has begun to reach out to businesses for help. They are also establishing their own busi-nesses in an effort to raise funds for the ministry and to enable them to provide jobs for the people who desperately want to work but can’t secure a job.

“We are working with other min-istries downtown to start a long-term shelter that will address the roots of their homelessness and to help bring healing to the spirit, soul and body,” says Randall.

As the number of people served continues to grow, Re4Him’s needs have grown as well. “People can help by donating financially, coming out to help serve or by donating (specific food and personal items),” says Randall.

want to help?Visit Re4Him.org, the group’s

Facebook page, or call Sally Randall at (719) 244-2456

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chips in and does what they can and God makes the rest happen.

Once the number of people being fed increased to about 40, preparing the weekly meal became a bit much for one person so the group organized through Facebook. There, volunteers can see the menu for the week, get the recipes and sign up to make a portion of the meal.

“We always try to make something homemade or provide something they don’t get a lot,” says Randall. “We had pizza last week and they were so excited.”

Occasionally, Randall has received donations of food from Rio Grande


EMPLOYMENT

DRIVERS: DEDICATED. Regional & OTR. Start up to $.44/mi + excellent benefi ts. 401K + bonuses. Excellent home time! CDL-A & 6 mos. exp. (877) 704-3773.

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE & construc-tion position available in Summerfi eld area. Two years experience, clean NC license, criminal background check. Please send resume to [email protected].

HOMECARE AVAILABLE

CAREGIVER AVAILABLE Experienced with numerous home care services. Excellent professional referenc-es. Wage & hours negotiable. 707-5245.

SAVE THE DATE

CHRISTMAS PORTRAITS, pets welcome! Sat., Dec. 14 & 21, 11am-until, Tractor Sup-ply in Oak Ridge. Packages start at $25. Call/text 669-8569 or visit facebook.com/portraitsbyHeatherKellam for more info.

PHOTOS WITH SANTA, Saturday & Sun-day, Dec. 14 and 15, 12n-4pm, Golden Antiques, 4537 Hwy. 220N Summerfi eld. Two 4x6 prints, only $15. Bring the kids, dog, cat, etc. Proceeds go to Animal Res-cue & Foster Program (ARFP). Makes a great gift!

TAKE BACK AMERICA! Sunday, Dec. 15, 2-5pm, 3618 Oak Ridge Road, Summer-fi eld. $10/plate, burgers, chicken, fi xins. Patriots Freedom Network. Call (563) 580-9299 to RSVP. Everyone is welcome!

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HISTORIC OAK RIDGE dedication of a historic marker at St. James AME Church, Oak Ridge, Sunday, Dec. 15, 3pm. See display ad on page 7 for more information or visit www.oakridgenc.com.

THE GARDENS AT GRAY GABLES in-vites you to come and enjoy our Holiday Trail beautifully lit for all to enjoy. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available. Open every Friday and Saturday from sun-down to 9pm till Christmas.

HOME SERVICESCLEANING

ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE. 11 yrs. exp. Excellent references. (336) 508-5714.

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

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

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

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

Professional custom cleaning for home & office

Weekly / Biweekly / Monthly Move-Out/Move-In • Detail/Deep

Seasonal • Licensed/Bonded/Insured Customized Services

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

Home Maid, inc.

(336) 441-2047 | [email protected]

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

JASMINE CLEANING SERVICE. 12 years exp. (336) 423-4938 or 298-7669.

HOME SERVICES

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

CARPET / UPHOLSTERY / FLOORS 298-7374

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FLOORING

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

MONTERO’S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & fi nishing. Commercial & residential. Insured, 16 yrs. exp. Free estimates. Monteros-hardwood-fl ooring.com. Call (336) 215-8842 or 445-2002.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE “Anything to improve your home and prop-erty.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609.

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Home Care Available ..................27

Save the Date .............................27

Home Services .......................27-29

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

Misc. for Sale ..............................30

Misc. Wanted .............................30

Pets/Animals & Services ...............30

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

INDEX



HOME SERVICES

GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC 65, Stokesdale. (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 offi ce.

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

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

GRADING / HAULING

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

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

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

GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING

MAYS SIDINGStorm damage, facia and siding repairs. 215-8776, www.mayssiding.com.

VINYL SIDING REPAIRS, vinyl railings & siding, replacement windows, gutter clean-ing and repair. Please call 215-8776 for your free estimate.

A-1 COPPER ROOFINGCopper & aluminum gutters, gutter cleaning & repair, affordable leaf protection, replace-ment windows, vinyl siding, railing & trim. Free est. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofi ng.com.

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HOME SERVICES

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

AQUA SYSTEMS. Quality irrigation sys-tems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174.

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

Call Tony - office (336) 215-4531

Snow Removal • Tree Cutting Concrete Sidewalks / Driveways

Landscaping • Lot / Land ClearingStump Grinding / Removal

Bobcat & Dump Truck ServicesLeaf Removal • Parking Lot Cleanup

GreenScapes

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

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.

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

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

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

ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pres-sure washing, chemical applications, aerat-ing. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.

MASONRY

SOUTHERN STYLE CONCRETE and Landscape. It’s a perfect time to install a new stamped concrete patio with fi re pit for those cold winter nights, or to install a new driveway before the winter weather arrives. Call Tim for all your concrete needs. (336) 399-6619.

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

HOME SERVICES

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

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

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

336/404-1471www.fmbyjh.com

RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

Furniture Repair & Refinishing

Instead of replacing, we can repair and restore your classic furniture to a like-new condition.

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

JUNK REMOVAL – appliances, batteries, mowers, cars, electronics, trash removal, etc. Call about free junk removal, 423-3006.

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

Triad Garage Doors SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS

(336) 501-6025www.triadgaragedoors.com

LiftMaster, Amarr, and all other brandsFree estimates • Insured • 10 years experience

PAINTING & DRYWALL

PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years experience. Avg. size bedroom walls, $100. Sheetrock repair. Call Brad Rogers for your free estimate. (Local #) 314-3186.

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

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

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.

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JLB REMODELING INC.Licensed and insured. Free estimates. Remodeling, additions and home repairs. 681-2902, www.jlbremodeling.com.

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

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

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONSLicensed & Insured

644-8615 (office)

508-5242 (mobile)

NC General Contractor License #72797

TM Construction Services, INC.

HOME SErvicES

KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION26 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and win-dows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hard-wood and linoleum floors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.

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

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

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FREE EstimatesInsured & Dependable(336) 644-1580

rOOFing

A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC.Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, 621-6962.

CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC.Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.

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MiSc. SErvicES

SPRUCE UP YOUR HAIR for the Holidays! Get $10 off any color or perm service (hair-cut is always included with color & perms). Goldwell Color Specialist. Visit www.face-book.com/HairCreationsByTheVineyard, or call (336) 382-9283.

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

small group fitness personal training

RealRyder® indoor cycle TRX training

Cathy Gold (336) 549-64604446 US Hwy 220 N, Summerfield

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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

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PERSONAL TRAINING. Call (336) 465-5867or visit www.trainwithmarcus.com.

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


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MISC. FOR SALE

PERSIMMON PULP, jelly, pudding, and more! 816-3441 or 996-3892.

2007 12-TON EQUIPMENT TRAILER, tan-dem axle, electric brakes, new paint/new tires. $6,800. (336) 669-0621.

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

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MISC. FOR SALE

KAWAI BABY GRAND PIANO, cherry fi nish, $12,500. Antique bedroom set (sleigh bed & dresser), $750. Recliner lift chair, dark tan, $350. (336) 430-0008.

FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD, seasoned hard wood, no pine. Pick up or delivery. 253-7615, 643-5744.

SEASONED FIREWOOD, all hardwood, free delivery. Wood splitting avail. 543-3664.

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

MISC. WANTED

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

WILL PAY CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick-up of appliances, batteries, air conditioners, grills, metal items, comput-ers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167.

Your NWO on the Go photos! Email to [email protected].

PET / ANIMAL SERVICES

PET SITTING & BOARDING

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

PET SITTING. Caring & responsible. Holi-day special, $12/30-minute visit. 601-2087.

SPOIL-ME-ROTTEN ANIMAL CAREMotto: love, compassion, respect for your pets. Professional pet sitter for 18 years. Bonded/Insured. Member, Pet Sitters Intl. Provide food, exercise, play, meds/shots, much TLC. 1-3 trips/day. $15/trip (30 min). Call 643-5242. Oak Ridge/Summerfi eld.

PET / ANIMAL SERVICESBEST FRIEND NEEDED

MYLES is a friendly 1-year-old male Lab-rador retriever mix. He loves to play and run, and has plenty of energy! Myles will be neutered as part of his adoption fee. For more information on Myles, or to see more animals needing a forever home, visit the Guilford County Animal Shelter at www.adoptshelterpets.org.

REAL ESTATE

HOMES FOR RENT

SUMMERFIELD, 2BR, 1BA, appliances in-cluded, $600/mo., $600 dep. 709-0028.

STOKESDALE 2BR, 1BA duplex for rent. Appliances included. $650/mo., $650 de-posit. (336) 643-9402 or 362-4462.

OAK RIDGE, 3BR, 2BA, updated, fi replace, fence, storage, 2-car garage. No pets. Call (336) 215-7958.

VACATION PROPERTY

HOLDEN BEACH AREA, mobile home, excellent condition on 2 corner lots, fully furnished w/ all appliances including W/D, carport, central H & A/C, workshop, county water, 5K generator. 1/4 mi. from ICW, $62,000. (336) 298-7998.

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A/C & HeAtingStokesdale Heating & Air ......................15Velocity Air, Inc. ....................................18

ACCountingCarlotta Lytton, CPA, PA ......................22Samuel K. Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ........15

Automotive serviCesPiedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ..................23Tire Max Complete Car Care .................3

CHurCHesOak Ridge United Methodist Church .....5Piedmont Cowboy Church ...................19

eventsHistoric Marker Dedication ....................7Men’s Summit .....................................25

HeAltH & fitnessMike Carr Karate .................................13Tumblebees Ultimate Gym ....................4

Home ProduCts & serviCesBEK Paint .............................................23ProStone Inc. .......................................17

insurAnCeTriad Insurance .......................................8

legAl serviCesAttorney Bill Barbour ............................18

mediCAl / eye CAre Central Carolina Surgery .....................19Cornerstone Health Systems ................. 11Focus MD .............................................15

LeBauer HealthCare ...............................8Novant Health ..................................6, 12Southeastern Eye Center ......................21Summerfield Family Eye Care ...............17

misCellAneousGood Samaritan Ministries ................14

Pet serviCesCountry Kennel ....................................22Northwest Animal Hospital ...................22Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care, Inc. .......22Westergaard Kennels ............................23

PACking & sHiPPingMailboxes & More ............................21

PublisHing Co / newsPAPerThe Northwest FINDER ........................29

reAl estAte / mortgAgeA New Dawn Realty .............................23Angie Wilkie Team / Allen Tate ...............3

Bobbie Gardner / Allen Tate .................22

Nancy Hess / Keller Williams ..................4

Ridgewood Realty.................................22

restAurAntsDomino’s Pizza ................................ 26

Ruby Tuesday ............................. Insert

retAil A.B. Seed .............................................13

Atlantic Outdoors ...................................9

BiRite Food Center .................................2

Citrus Unlimited ....................................23

Dewey’s Holiday Store .......................... 11

Fudge A Little .......................................22

Hardin Farm & Stable ...........................13

Midtown Furniture & Mattress ..............32

Old Mill of Guilford ...............................13

The Fat Cat, Ltd. .................................13

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Compareat $4599

Compareat $5299


Twin Mattress

Flipable!



Mattress Set

Your Choice



FIRM

$499$99

$599$399



*

Pay Only$48

per month*

Pay Only$45


per month*







Martinsville

Winston-Salem

BYP220

BUS220

Greensboro

Reidsville

Eden

Madison

Mayodan

704

311704

135

MidtownFurniture


5YEARSInterest Free


$499Compare at



$599

2 Colors Available

Sofa &Loveseat

$799Twin/Twin

BunkBed

$199




$2699

QueenBedroom Suit


$2749

Compareat $4999

Compareat $4599

Compareat $5299


Twin Mattress

Flipable!



Mattress Set

Your Choice



FIRM

$499$99

$599$399



*

Pay Only$48

per month*

Pay Only$45


per month*

*With approved credit. See store for complete financing details. Bedroom suits include dresser, mirror, nightstand, and complete bed. Sale does not apply to previous purchases. All prices advertised are after all available discounts.






Martinsville

Winston-Salem

BYP220

BUS220

Greensboro

Reidsville

Eden

Madison

Mayodan

704

311704

135

MidtownFurniture


4YEARSInterest FreeFinancing

Power Recliner$499Compare at


DEC. 16, 2013THROUGH

JAN. 6, 2014


$599

2 Colors Available

Sofa &Loveseat

$799Twin/Twin

BunkBed

$199




$2699

QueenBedroom Suit

$2499 Reclining Sofa, RecliningLoveseat & Reclining Snuggler

$2749

Compareat $4999

Compareat $4599

Compareat $5299


Twin Mattress

Flipable!



Mattress Set

Your Choice

2 Sided Queen or FullMattress Set


FIRM

$499$99

$599$399

We Offer These FineBrands and Many More!


FinancingFinancing *

Pay Only$60

per month*

Pay Only$56


per month*

Documents

Northwest Observer | December 13 - 19, 2013