Northwest Observer | Jan. 31 - Feb. 6, 2014

Jan. 31 - Feb. 6, 2014

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We asked local business owners

Are you feeling the effectsof an economy turnaround?

Thank you, Troy, for 50 years of serviceOn Jan. 28, Troy Stantliff celebrated 50 years ofvolunteering with the Summerfi eld Fire Department

The development, which will extend Angels Glen, is in the Highway 158 Stokesdale Bypass study area

Trapped under a tractor in a remote corner of 620 acres, Ed Malone escapes serious injury

IN THIS ISSUENews in brief .......................3

Unattended dog tether-ing banned, council holds water system workshops, town park master plan and CIP approved

Your Questions ...................4Stokesdale Town Council .8Student Profi les ................10Crime/Incident Report ....10Bits & Pieces ..................... 11Community Calendar .....15Letters/Opinions .............16Grins & Gripes ..................17Classifi eds ........................18Index of Advertisers ........23

NW GUILFORD – Is the economy headed in the right direction, and if your answer is yes, can you feel it yet in your bottom line? What did you do to prepare for 2014, and how optimistic are you of what the year will bring to your business?

These were some of the ques-tions we asked recently when we polled several local business pro-fessionals, ranging from builders to restaurant owners to Realtors to home improvement specialists to attorneys. With no shortage of responses, we continue this week with a second round.

“My business was steady in 2013 compared to the previous year. It was another good year as extremely low interest rates kept people in the market for homes and properties. The only downside was the lack of a good inventory of homes for my buyers to consider.

“Everything is looking like the economy will remain on a small, but steady trend upwards. Once again, low interest rates should be enough incentive for people to be anxious to jump into homes and

by PATTI STOKES

SUMMERFIELD – Troy Stantliff, 68, remembers the day he turned 18. It was Jan. 28, 1964, and heading to the Summerfield Fire Department was at the top of his To Do list. There

was no emergency, but on this day he was officially old enough to become a volunteer firefighter, and he wanted to be among the first to respond if an emergency call came in. emergency call came in.

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Troy Stantliff stands beside aplaque placed on the Summerfi eldFire Department’s training buildingin his honor last month.

Photo by Patti Stokes/NWO

by PATTI STOKES

STOKESDALE – It’s been a while since the northwest Guilford County area has seen much activity on the residential development front, so you may find yourself a little rusty on abbreviations for zoning districts. Take, for example, PD-R, which stands for Planned Unit Development-Residential.

On Jan. 23 the Stokesdale Town Council unani-mously approved a request from developer Kevan Combs to rezone 58.4 acres at the terminus of Adano Road from AG (Agricultural) to PD-R. A PD-R typically accommodates a variety of housing types that are often clustered together on smaller lots in exchange

58 acres rezoned from AG to PD-R

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1917 Granville Rd - $1,295,000 - Stunning hm with over 5500 sq ft in the heart of Old Irving Park! All the new amenities of today. One block from Greensboro Country Club. Open living area perfect for entertaining. 3-car garage. Outdoor fire-place and kit. WEB ID #: 683267 Mark Yost 336-707-6275

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979 Old Greensboro Rd - $549,000 - 22 secld ac. 1-of-a-kind property! 3br/2ba, 1 lvl hm w/ lots of incred views, fenced & terraced deck w/Meredith Pool (20x41 ft) Open flowing rooms w/generous eating bar opening from kitchen-greatroom. WEB ID #: 657705 Deryle Peaslee-Wood 336-601-4765

7648 Henson Forest Dr - $495,000 - Beautifully appointed 4 BR/3.5 bath hm with bonus rm. Gorgeous kitchen opens to keeping rm w/ stone gas log fireplace. Main level master BR w/ lg bath. LR/office with built-ins & double tray ceiling. 3-car garage. WEB ID #: 687885 Mark Yost 336-707-6275

6310 Poplar Forest - $484,500 - Fabulous flexible floor plan! 4BR/4BA former Parade home in Henson Forest, huge mas-ter suite w/ sitting rm, over-the-top luxury in the master bath, two story den w/ stone frplc, private bck yrd and much more. Must See! WEB ID #: 691784 Suzanne Rock 336-272-0151

2700 Lunsford Rd - $442,500 - Beautiful 4BR/3.5BA, 1.5 sto-ry brick home on 1.04 ac in Lochmere subdivison! Master w/ fireplace, meticulously maintained, excellent school district! Great yard for a pool! Professionally decorated! WEB ID #: 685214 Jacqeline Worsham 336-937-2616

3041 Forest Vale - $414,000 - Grand home! Prime location! 4BR, 4.5BA on 1.5 ac cul-de-sac. Fin. basement. Bonus, play-room, office space. Lots of updates. Northern schools. WEB ID #: 688626 Annette Joyce 336-382-8629

1413 Loch Lomond Dr - $415,000 - “Stunning hm w/ scrn prch overlooking lg prvt lot in Lennox Woods! 4BR/3BA, bonus, office, huge ornate kit, wired sound syst, hrdwd flrs, granite c-tops, SS applc, full pantry, 3-car garage, & MORE! Priced to sell! WEB ID #: 694315 Jeremiah Hawes 336-455-3997

6324 Cape Wedgewood Circle - $393,000 - Lake view! Nestled in the woods, resort like setting. Beautiful custom home w/ prvt unique setting on lrg lot w/ access to walking trails, elegant moldings, Great open floor plan, granite coun-tertops. WEB ID #: 676929 Joe Tomlinson 336-362-9336

8501 Hudson James - $349,900 - 5.12 acre mini-farm, 3300+ sq.ft 3BR/3.5BA Home, barn, workshop, fenced yard, NW schools. WEB ID #: 677897

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138 Hush Hickory - $275,000 - 4BR/4BA on .92 acres. Mstr on main. Addl potential master on 2nd. office, XL bonus rm. Hrdwds & tile. Rocking chair porch w/ceiling fans. WEB ID #: 670700 Annette Joyce 336-382-8629

9056 Mount Carmel - $250,000 - Enjoy country living with-out sacrificing city convenience, 3BR/3BA remodeled farm-house on 13.85 ac. Be lulled to sleep by the sound of the rain hitting the metal roof. WEB ID #: 668973 Annette Joyce 336-382-8629

4617 Kinnakeet Way - $275,000 - 4BR/2.5BA home in Alex-ander Pointe! Dramatic 2-story entry w/ attractive stairway w/ separate back steps into kit, beautiful hardwood floors on mn, screened porch. A Must See! WEB ID #: 694375 Melissa Greer 336-337-5233

2814 Norwell Ct - $244,000 - Rare find in Oak Ridge! 4BR, quiet cul-de-sac, big, pvt lot. 2-stry GR, open flr plan. Lge Mstr Suite. Granite in eat-in kitch. 2-car grge, fresh pain, new car-pet. WEB ID #: 675861 Waban Carter 336-601-6363

6930 Maynard Road - $177,500 - 3BR/2BA ranch hm w/ many updates that include, new SS appl, carpet, renovated mstr bath steam shower, tile, replaced vanities, fixtures, new granite c-tops & hardwood flrs! You’ll just have to come and see it! WEB ID #: 685167 Beth Brannan 336-253-4693

2222 Lane Rd - $165,000 - 3BR/2BA Renovated hm w/ gor-geous kit w/ granite, SS appl, MB w/ sep shwer. Lovely high vanities w/ one piece c-tops, sunrm with granite shelved pass thru, slate wood burning fp wired for flat screen above! MUST SEE! WEB ID #: 694226 Beth Brannan 336-253-4693

5811 Stoney Glen - $159,000 - Great location! 3BR/2.5BA. Roof, siding, deck replaced in 2011. Master suite with dual closets & dressing area. Fenced backyard, garden space & patio. Basement. WEB ID #: 680081 Annette Joyce 336-382-8629

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7006-7014 Summerfield Rd - $110,000 - Approx 2 ac on Summerfield Rd near HWY 220. Commercial potential. Well & septic in place. Survey on file. Below tax value. Buildings at no value. WEB ID #: 685256 Deryle Peaslee-Wood 336-601-4765

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Towns ban tethering of unattended dogsOAK RIDGE/STOKESDALE – After much debate and years in the mak-ing, the Guilford County commis-sioners voted in November to ban unattended dog tethering, or chain-ing, on private property. In December the Town of Oak Ridge followed suit, and last week the Stokesdale Town Council did the same. Each of the municipalities’ animal control ordi-nances has been updated to reflect the change.

Supporters of the ban have argued that it is inhumane to leave dogs unattended for long periods of time while chained or tethered, and say the dogs can become ill or injured from struggling to free themselves.

According to the Humane Society of the United States, dogs tethered for long periods can also become highly aggressive. “Dogs feel naturally protective of their territory; when con-fronted with a perceived threat, they respond according to their fight-or-flight instinct. A chained dog, unable to take flight, often feels forced to fight, attacking any unfamiliar animal or person who unwittingly wanders into his or her territory,” reads a statement on the Society’s website. “Furthermore, a tethered dog who finally does get loose from his chains may remain aggressive, and is likely to chase and attack unsuspecting passersby and pets.”

The local ban on tethering de-fines the practice as: “tying out or fastening a dog outdoors on a rope, chain or other type of line for hold-

ing a dog.” The ban does not apply to situations where a tethered dog “is in visual range of its owner or keeper, and the owner or keeper is located outside with the dog.”

Dog owners will now be required to enclose an area on their property for any unattended dogs, or to only tether a dog when someone is present to supervise the animal.

Opponents of the ordinance say being forced to enclose an area of their property, and to spend money on their personal property, is a viola-tion of their private property owner’s rights.

The ordinance against unattended tethering will be phased in during an 18-month period; during this time no citations involving fines will be issued. When fines are issued, they will be $100 for a first violation, with repeat-ed offenses incurring higher fines.

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Why aren’t there bleachers on the football fields at Oak Ridge Town Park? We pay to

get in for the Pop Warner games but there’s nowhere to sit unless we bring our own chairs.

The lack of bleachers and cost of admission to the games are actually two separate issues

governed by two different entities.

The Town of Oak Ridge, which has the ultimate responsibility for what fea-tures are included in the park, decided not to install bleachers on the fields for a number of reasons.

“These fields were designed to be multi-purpose fields,” explains Terry Lan-non, Oak Ridge Director of Parks and Recreation. “For example, in the fall both soccer and football are using the fields. The configuration of a football field would prohibit soccer from configuring their field setup. They have as many as four fields set up on one field.”

Occupancy and its effect on the number of toilets was another consider-ation. “Bleachers can affect the oc-cupancy load in relation to the number of water closets required at the facility,” says Lannon. “It was determined that the size and cost of the existing restroom facility at the park trumped putting in bleachers on the fields.”

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maintenance much more costly and the fields potentially less attractive. “Not hav-ing bleachers out there allows for more uniform irrigation and ease of mainte-nance,” says Lannon. “Both of these fac-tors diminish cost through savings of both labor and material.

“These fields are cut at 3/4 inches with a specialized reel mower and we mow these areas with a 116-inch cutting pass,” continues Lannon. “You can’t weed-eat

Bermuda without scalping it. With one guy cutting the fields up to three times per week in the heavy growing season, it would be impossible for him to move sets of bleachers by himself. We’d be re-sodding quite a bit, since the foot traffic would be in a more compressed area. So, aside from a better looking and healthier stand of grass, that’s a huge timesaver. Top-dressing, fertilization and weed con-trol can be done more uniformly as well.”

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Bleachers were not placed on the multi-purpose fi elds of the Oak Ridge Town Park for several reasons, explains Terry Lannon, the town’s parks and recreation director.





weeks. I know they usually do this for a week at a time. This seems a little extreme and I wondered if anyone knew about this or if there was a different reason for this type of process.

Operated by the City of Greensboro, this particular fire hydrant flushes 24/7, 365 days

a year. “That hydrant is the end of the water line for the city,” says David Wells, crew supervisor at the Mitchell Water Treatment Plant in Greensboro. “We flush for water quality in order to meet state standards.”

Wells explains that the water has to travel a long way from the treatment plants to reach the outlying areas of the city, or in this case, the county. By the time it reaches those areas, the age of the water can adversely affect the qual-ity. By continuously flushing the system, the water isn’t allowed to sit in the pipes and collect debris.

Wells adds that someone from the plant goes out to check the hydrant about twice a week to make sure everything is running properly. He also mentions that this automatic flushing continues even when we’re in a drought situation. “It’s all about public safety and keeping the quality of water up to standard,” he says. “However, we try not to waste anything we don’t have to.”

What’s going on with the vacant property beside the Village Store on NC 68 in Oak

Ridge, where the Bank of Oak Ridge was initially located several years ago? I had heard there was going to be some type of auto parts store to be built there.

There was some truth to what you heard – there was a potential buyer for this prop-

erty who had an interest in building an auto parts store on it. However, local developer and Twilight Outparcel partner Jerry Cooke, who originally owned the property and sold it to the bank, had first right of refusal if the property was resold. The 1.2-acre tract was purchased by Twilight Outparcel,

LLC in June 2013 for $500,000.

According to Philip Cooke, a part-ner of Twilight Outparcel, the company felt it made good business sense to repurchase the property. The parcel is currently on the market with commercial real estate company CBRE and zoned commercial limited business for office use.

The For Sale sign posted on the property actually lists two parcels – the 1.2-acre tract and another 2.4-acre tract. The second parcel is owned by J.P. Monroe, LLC, another company operat-ed by the Cookes, and is located beside Northwest Animal Hospital. The land was previously used as a septic drain field but the field has been relocated.

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Though there was no water coming out of this fi re hydrant near the GTCC campus under construction when we went by, we’re told by a City of Greensboro crew supervi-sor that it fl ushes 24/7, 365 days a year.

Contrary to rumor, this vacant 1.2-acre lot beside the Village Store in Oak Ridge will not be home to an auto parts store.

There is a fire hydrant on NC 68 about .3 miles north of Peeples Road, just before the

new GTCC campus on the right if you are coming from Oak Ridge. I’ve noticed it has been flushing for at least six





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Bypass. For a complete list of commit-tees or to download an application, visit www.stokesdale.org. If interested in serving on a committee, email [email protected] or call 643-4011.

Master plan, CIP appovedOAK RIDGE – The Oak Ridge Town Council met on Jan. 27 to consider adopting the town park master plan and a 5-year capital improvement plan (CIP). Both plans are requirements of the PARTF grant application which will be submitted to the state for Phase II of the town park.

Terry Lannon, director of Parks and Recreation, stated he submitted the grant two weeks ago for critique, and a park master plan and capital improvement plan were the two items missing which would have kept the town from qualifying

for the maximum number of points.

“The CIP is a road map of future equipment and project costs,” said Lan-non. “We drafted a 5-year plan, which includes fiscal years 2013–2017.”

In separate votes, the council ap-proved the master plan and adopted the 5-year CIP.

For a detailed description of the plans for the Oak Ridge Town Park, visit www.oakridgenc.com, click the link “Oak Ridge Town Park,” and select Phase II in the drop-down menu.

Council holds watersystem workshopsSTOKESDALE – Stokesdale’s municipal water system was installed in 2003 after the town received a grant from the state to address contamination issues.

With a new mayor, Randy Braswell, and the recent swearing in of new council members Vicki White-Lawrence and Gary Albert, the council feels a need to become more educated about the town’s water system; it also wants to find ways to entice residents to connect to the system.

Stokesdale’s water system includes 18 miles of water lines. About 335 homes and businesses have voluntarily connected to the system – and the system has the capacity to serve many more; the town is contractually bound to purchase 300,000 gallons of water a day from the City of

Winston-Salem, but only uses about one-third of that amount.

The town council held a workshop on Jan. 24 to discuss the water system, and in future weekly workshops it plans to develop a strategy to educate citizens on the benefits of connecting to the water system, review the policies and proce-dures relating to operating the system, devise incentives for citizens to connect to the system, and finalize action plans for past due accounts.

Want to attend? Water system workshops will be held on Friday afternoons at 3 p.m. at the town hall on Angel Pardue Road. For more info, call the town hall at 643-4011 or email [email protected].

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A 58.4-acre tract of land off Angel Pardue Road was recently rezoned from AG to PD-R. The development will have 44 homes and be an extension of the Angels Glen neighborhood.

for large open spaces within the de-velopment. A PD-R may also include neighborhood business and office uses which are primarily there to serve nearby residents.

Combs’ development will not have businesses or offices, however. And though houses will be clustered on smaller lots, when factoring in the open space, the average lot density will still exceed the town’s minimum required lot density of 40,000 square feet.

The development will have 44 homes and be an extension of the Angels Glen neighborhood off Angel Pardue Road. The homes in the devel-opment will be connected to Stokes-

dale’s municipal water system. Though the development is within a

study area for the U.S. 158 Stokesdale Bypass, Les Eger of the Guilford County Planning Department said when pre-senting the rezoning request that there are “no official studies saying definitely the highway will be going there …”

The U.S. 158 widening project will encompass 18.8 miles and be built in three sections. The third and final section is the Stokesdale Bypass, a 6.5-mile stretch which will begin north of Anthony Road in Stokesdale and end at US 220 in Guilford County. Three al-ternative routes have been proposed for this section, but no decisions have been made as to which one will be selected. This phase of the project has been re-prioritized, meaning it is not currently ranked high enough to receive funding.





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Mayor Randy Braswell called the meeting to order and the opening prayer was led by Pastor David Bailey of Cross-roads Community Church. The agenda was adopted after adding an update on the fire window/curtain in the town hall meeting room and a closed session for discussing a personnel issue. Minutes from the May 21 and June 18, 2013 council meetings were approved.

Deputy Scott Casey reported that 12 of the calls received in December gener-ated incident reports, and two arrests were made.

Annual audit. A representative of Can-non & Company presented the annual audit report, noting revenue in the general operating account increased last fiscal year.

The water enterprise fund, however, operated at a net loss of $123,774; much of this was attributed to equipment de-preciation of $100,184.

The town has net assets of $4.38 million and as of June 30, 2013, had available cash of $3,555,848.

PUBLIC HEARING Les Eger of the Guilford County Plan-

ning Department presented a rezoning request for 58.4 acres located at the end of Adano Road, off Angel Pardue Road. Owner Kevan Combs wishes to rezone the property from AG (Agricultural) to PD-R (Planned Unit Development-Residential), and extend the Angels Glen neighborhood.

The PD-R district is intended to ac-commodate a variety of housing types developed on large tracts in accordance with a unified development plan. The district also accommodates neighbor-hood business and office uses which primarily serve nearby resi-dents.

Eger pre-sented a map showing where 44 homes, offsite septic, open space and roads would be located on the 58.4-acre tract. The proposed open space/common area, which would be dedicated to the Homeowners Associa-tion, would be 20 acres.

For more details about this rezoning, see article on the front cover.

4 0 to approve the rezoning request and accompanying map/unified development plan.

Animal tethering. Town Attorney Bill Trevorrow explained that an amend-ment to the Guilford County Animal Control ordinance has been approved by the Guilford County commissioners, and the town is being asked to also ap-prove the ordinance to ensure uniformity in enforcement. The text amendment prohibits the tethering, or chaining of unattended animals that spend pro-longed periods of time outdoors.

4 0 to adopt the amendment to the town’s animal control ordinance. For more details about the text amend-ment, see News Briefs, p. 3

4 0 to approve a resolution in support of submitting a local water supply plan to the Department of Envi-ronmental and Natural Resources, as required by state statute, and to update it periodically. A copy of the town’s lo-

cal water supply plan can be viewed at www.NCWater.org.

4 0 to purchase a Knox Box, at a cost not to exceed $200, and place it outside the town hall entrance door so the fire department has access to the

town hall build-ing in case of an emergency. The fire department has one key to access all commer-cial properties with a Knox Box.

Town council appointment. Mayor Braswell said the town council had six applicants for the vacant council seat.

“I thought it was awesome that so many people showed interest in serv-ing,” Braswell said. “Regardless of whether you get appointed, I am assum-ing you (the other applicants) are going to be on some committee, right?

Councilman Bill Jones said he had re-viewed all the applications and wanted to nominate Gary Albert. “He put his name in the hat first (Albert ran for town council last year) and he paid his $5 (filing fee).”

Councilman Frank Bruno agreed that it “was nice to see everyone step up and put their application in,” and seconded Jones’ motion to nominate Albert.

When Councilwoman Vicki White-Lawrence said she was surprised because she hadn’t seen an application for Albert, Braswell said that may have been his fault. “I told him there was no need because he had been through the $5 application fee already. I will stand by that.” To that, White-Lawrence said she understood the council could appoint anyone it wanted to, but she thought everyone was going to put in their application.

4 0 to appoint Gary Albert to

I thought it was awe-some that so many people showed interest in serving. Regardless of whether you get appointed, I am assum-ing you (the other appli-cants) are going to be on some committee, right?”

Randy Braswell,mayor of Stokesdale





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fill the empty council seat. Albert was immediately sworn into office by Town Clerk Carolyn Joyner and took his seat with the other council members.

5 0 to authorize Jones to write a letter to the company that installed a fire curtain/wall in the town hall meeting room, officially requesting in writing that it be repaired; the fire marshal will be copied on the letter and the company will be given a deadline to respond.

After recessing for an executive ses-sion to discuss a personnel issue, the council reconvened at 7:50 p.m.

Parade entry fees. White-Lawrence, who chairs the Holiday Parade com-mittee, was asked to give a recom-mendation as to whether parade entry fees would be refunded since the parade had been cancelled in Decem-ber because of inclement weather. About $1,050 was received in dona-tions and entry fees; non-reimbursable expenses relating to the parade totaled $1,333.14, including $309 for portable toilets that were delivered before the decision to cancel the parade had been made.

“The town has already lost $283.14 and I motion there will be no refund of the entry fees,” Braswell said. After hesitation, Bruno seconded.

4 1 to not refund parade entry fees (White-Lawrence opposed).

Town committees. Council agreed it was a goal to get more citizen participa-tion on town committees.

The Budget/Finance committee will hold its first meeting to begin work on the 2014/2015 FY budget on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 4 p.m. at the town hall; the public is invited to attend.

Roads & Transportation/US 158 committee. Bruno said he felt the town should determine which of the alterna-tive routes for the US 158 Stokesdale Bypass it preferred and be proactive.

“We just approved a development that is in one of those (alternative)

paths. We can let them (DOT) make that decision or we can make the deci-sion and push them a certain way,” Bruno said.

White-Lawrence agreed to contact the people who had initially signed up to serve on this committee, which has been inactive, to see if they are still interested in serving.

Administrative. Joyner noted some of the financial transactions for the third quarter: • $16,439.78 paid for law enforcement• Council members were paid their

stipends • $3,050 was paid to Guilford County

for animal control for the quarter. • The town received $64,720.17 in

utility franchise fees.

5 0 to approve $800 ($400 each) for White-Lawrence and Albert to attend a government training class through the NC School of Government in Chapel Hill.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Council planned a workshop on

Jan. 23 to meet with technology vendors regarding the phone system, computer upgrades, and upgrades on the secu-rity cameras; a second workshop was planned on Jan. 24 to discuss the water system.

Braswell thanked Sue and Craig Lukens for their donations to the library and Craig for helping with technology issues at the town hall.

Jones said the council would love to have more volunteers on committees.

Change in meeting day. Effective February, the Stokesdale Town Council will meet on the third Thursday of the month (rather than the third Tuesday). The next meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m. at the town hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. Have a question? Contact the town hall at 643-4011 or [email protected].





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NORTHWEST ChorusEMMA FOSTER, senior

Hometown: Oak Ridge

Toughest class: AP Calculus

Extracurricular activities: Interact Club, Horseback riding, volunteering with Burmese refugees, Out of the Garden Project

Favorite food: Kiha

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Favorite movie: Despicable Me

Any siblings? Three younger brothers

Best vacation ever: Italy and Greece

Years in the northwest area: Eight

Dream job: Working with pediatric can-cer patients

Interesting/fun fact about yourself: I love to ride horses

What part do you sing in the chorus? Alto 2

Chorus teacher Tres Ward’s comments: “Emma is a scholastic student and a role model for all.”

THEFTJAN. 22 | A resident of Trosper Road in northwest Greensboro reported a known suspect entered the home by breaking a basement window, then stole a Tootsie Roll container with about $15 in change. The property damage is estimated at $50.

ASSAULTJAN. 24 | A resident of Warner Road in Kernersville reported being assaulted by a known person.

DRUGS & ALCOHOLJAN. 22 | During a suspicious vehicle investigation on Myers Fork Road in Sum-merfield, officers arrested a driver for DUI and driving with a suspended license.

JAN. 25 | During a routine traffic stop on NC 68 in Oak Ridge, officers made an arrest for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

BREAKING & ENTERINGJAN. 25 | A resident of Oak Level Church Road in Stokesdale reported someone entered her unlocked vehicle while it was parked at the Food Lion in Oak Ridge and stole a GPS, wallet and cash. The loss was estimated at $235.

MISCELLANEOUSJAN. 22 | Officers investigated a misuse of the emergency call system at a resi-dence on Crosscreek Road in Kernersville after the resident made 26 calls to 911 over a short period of time.

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The challenge was part of Roadmap 2 Reading, the school district’s literacy initiative that encouraged students to read at least 20 minutes each day as

part of a virtual journey from Cape Hat-teras to San Francisco. At last week’s State of Our Schools event, Super-intendent Maurice “Mo” Green an-nounced GCS students read more than 222,670,354 minutes – that’s more than 423 years!

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“For 2014, I plan to see about a 20 percent increase in volume due to a change in my client mix, the addition of more support staff, the introduction of new marketing strategies, and the use of technologies that I did not have with

“The year 2013 was our second full year being open and I was pleased with how we did. We saw a small decrease in real estate closings, but we saw an increase in other areas: family law matters, criminal matters, civil matters, estate planning, etc.

“I believe we are seeing an upturn in the economy. There are sectors that are still suffering, but from where I sit, legal ser-vices are still in demand and the demand is ever increasing.

“I believe 2014 is going to be a great year for our firm. I recently hired a second paralegal intern. She graduates in May of this year. I fore-see real estate closings picking up. I also predict the other areas of law will remain steady, if not increase.

“In the coming year, my plans are to continue to work hard and to serve the community as a general practitioner. I also have plans to bring another associ-ate on board soon to help handle the work load.”

Ronald Dean Ingle, Jr., Attorney Ingle Law, PLLC, Oak Ridge

“In 2013, the local real estate market began a slow recovery. It was a year that began slow and gained momentum in our area. Having been in real estate for over 20 years, I’ve experienced and dealt with the ups and downs of constantly shifting markets. My business is ever-changing, but the key to success in 2013 was, and has always been customer service.

“The northwest sector of Guilford County was hit pretty hard as we had a lot of new construction inventory. It is no longer a strong buyer’s market. The sales have tipped the scale and we are looking at a balanced market. Listing inventories are much lower and new

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“I believe that 2014 is going to be a great year. Sellers are market savvy and for the most part, list their homes com-petitively. If your house shows well and you have it priced well in the marketplace, it

will sell. The hurdles facing us in 2014 are going to be ap-praisals and lender guidelines. Staying on top of these two components will be vital in the upcoming market.

“On a daily basis, I check the market, receive information and seek professional guidance so that

I can provide the utmost in customer service and information to my clients. Communication is the key to success in my business.”

Bobbie Gardner, Realtor Allen Tate Realtors, Oak Ridge

“We finished up about 12 percent over 2012 due to more discounting and Facebook marketing. We were up 17 percent at the end of August, but 4th quarter sales were not as expected and merchandise sold cheaper than expected. This was caused in part by the government shutdown, Affordable Healthcare and unemployment. Most people in the Triad know several people who are not working and this causes careful purchasing.

“Any upturn in the economy is very, very gradual. I think the Triad is behind the Triangle and Charlotte.

“In 2014, we should continue to see slow growth. We need to get our mar-gins up. Sales are up, but profit is down a little. There are no plans for hiring. In fact, we continue to find ways to do more with less people.”

Mark Abee, owner A.B. Seed, Greensboro

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“In addition to increasing my busi-ness by 20 percent or more, I still want to find time to enjoy life. Real estate can be a 24/7 occupation, which is why so many agents burn out quickly.”

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Summerfield

2013 was a better year than 2012. Although our costs were up, sales were much better. I feel like there’s a little more momentum. People seem to be willing to spend more. I see us continuing to grow and to continue to see a modest increase in sales for 2014. I’m optimistic, but cau-tious.

Mickie Tingen, franchise owner Domino’s Pizza

Oak Ridge and Summerfield

“My business volume was consistent with 2011 and 2012. Gross revenue was flat for the three-year period, but net was down because we added staff to handle the increase in project count for the year.

“I definitely see a better environment starting off this year than I did last. We are seeing more projects and higher quality projects. We will do less total projects this year at a higher return than 2013.

“This year we will migrate back to-wards new construction and higher qual-ity remodeling as our main focus and away from commercial work, smaller projects and repair type of work.

“I plan to stick with my original strategy when we first started this company in 2007, which was to provide a hassle-free building experience to all of our customers. I am going back to the philosophy that kept me growing through the worst construction environ-ment in my building career – take care of the customer first and the rest will fall in place. People do business with people they like and trust.”

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This and that ... It often seems that both the best

and the worst in people surfaces when life throws us a curve ball. In the case of the cold weather and snow this past week, we heard many examples of the best. Strangers stopping to pull people’s cars out of ditches. Neighbors checking in on each other to make sure everyone was okay and offer to pick up needed items at the grocery store. Grocery store employ-ees serving hot chocolate to Girl Scouts standing outside selling cookies in 35-degree weather. And heating system repair companies promptly responding when called (this was my personal experience, and I’m deeply grateful for our heater being fixed before icicles had a chance to form inside our house!).

I don’t relish the inconvenience of the cold and the snow, but I do like the fact that it slows us down ever so slightly and makes us a little more dependent on each other – and a lot more appreciative.

…..When I told my staff I was headed

out the door to a water system work-shop in Stokesdale last Friday after-noon, they looked at me sympatheti-cally. Though I tried to act like it was a privilege to attend a workshop about a water system, I admit the topic wasn’t at the top of my “riveting” list.

Still, the town has had a municipal water system since 2003 and there’s a lot I don’t know about how it works, and what the challenges and intricacies of operating the system are. Especially

with Summerfield and Oak Ridge both hoping to have their own water systems in the future, I thought it was time I learned more. And that I did. The town council is prudent for taking the time

to become more educated about their water system, and to explore options for how to get more people to connect to it. This is especially critical because the system is currently operating far under capacity, and that comes at a cost. Look for riveting coverage about

these workshops in future issues (at least, I’ll do my best).

….. There’s rarely a week that goes by in

which I’m not reminded of the rewards that come with my work. One of those reminders came this past week when I had the opportunity to sit down with Troy Stantliff and walk with him down Memory Lane.

As a writer, I knew I would be chal-lenged to compact 50 years of Troy’s dedication to the Summerfield Fire Department into one article, and that was confirmed when I sat down with my notes and began to write. There was far more to tell than I could fit in, but I did my best to cull out some of the most memorable times, while regretfully leav-ing many worthy ones out.

Despite that, I did my job well if I conveyed what a good man Troy is, what a good life he has led, and how unselfishly he has served his commu-nity. It was an honor to get a close-up glimpse into his world and my week was richer for it.

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LETTERS/OPINIONS

Patti Stokespublisher/editor

Council appointment did not follow fair process

At the Town Council meeting of January 21, 2014, I was reaffirmed in my decision to not vote for Mr. Braswell in the last mayoral election. I am infuri-ated by the manner in which he and a portion of his council selected Mr. Gary Albert to complete the remaining two years of Mr. Braswell’s council term.

Following his installation in De-cember, Mr. Braswell announced that applications were being accepted to fill the remaining two years of his newly vacated council seat.

Then, at the January council meet-ing, he announced that 6 local citizens had volunteered to fill his empty seat. However, only 5 of these volunteers actually filled out an application. When pressed, our Mayor announced that he, personally, had told Mr. Albert that he did not have to fill out an application to fill the vacancy. He reasoned that, because Mr. Albert had run for Mrs. Halbrook’s seat, he did not need to ap-ply for Mr. Braswell’s newly empty seat. Mrs. Halbrook’s vacant seat is not Mr. Braswell’s vacant seat. It is a different position. Why did he not have to apply as the other 5 citizens did?

I know for a fact that at least one applicant did not even receive a reponse that his application was received, not to mention, reviewed. Wouldn’t it have been proper to acknowledge the receipt of this application? That applicant was not interviewed, or even spoken to, to discuss his opinions and ideas regarding issues related to our community.

The Mayor and select members of the board chose Mr. Albert to take the posi-tion without even discussing it with their entire membership! Vicki White-Lawrence clearly had no idea that Mr. Albert was even a candidate when his name was placed in nomination, and, had to ask for clarification on the issue. That is when Mayor Braswell’s personal dispensation was made public. So much for transpar-ency, respect and cooperation in our new Town Council… Or is this now “The Stokesdale Good Old Boys’ Club”?

Not an auspicious beginning. I fear for the wellbeing of Stokesdale now that Mayor Braswell and his council hold it in their hands.

Nancy M. McCoy

STOKESDALE

…..And finally, the explanation which

the Stokesdale Town Council recently gave when selecting a citizen to fill a vacant council seat has created some rumblings, and that’s understandable.

The seat was vacated last month when then Councilman Randy Braswell was sworn in as mayor. The council announced it would accept applications from anyone interested in serving the remaining two years of Braswell’s council term. Six citizens applied.

There were probably many valid reasons why the council selected Gary

Albert over the other applicants, but un-fortunately, the only reason given when nominating him was that Albert had paid his $5 (filing fee) to run for council last fall – the implication being he had shown an interest first, and put himself out in front of the public. It would have been not only helpful but fair to the other applicants to be given more in-sight as what other considerations were given when making their decision.

Hopefully the council members chose a qualified leader and visionary to fill the vacant seat. Now that he’s been selected, it’s up to Albert to prove himself.





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Summerfield Sub-way. After my sub roll was toasted, the lady preparing my sub be-gan to work with the next customer, then added slices of meat as my toasted sub cooled. I did not order a cooled toasted sub.

Gary Albert, for saying that Stokes-dale should be “…run by people who have lived here for a long time…I don’t think the new people coming here always have the same goals in mind.” Shouldn’t the council represent our entire community?

The family in Summerfield who fires their guns on the Sabbath. I wonder if they are a God-fearing family? What about their neighbors’ Sabbath obser-vance?

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merfield, for getting the deer out of the pond. That was awesome. That’s why you are the “Chief.”

Obie, from Velocity Air, for giving fantastic customer service. You answer your phone promptly, your charges are

reasonable, and your work is outstand-ing. Lucky to have you.

The garbage pickup employees who ride on the back of the garbage truck in all kinds of weather, including when it’s very cold! Thanks for what you do – we would miss you if you didn’t show up for work!

Lowes Foods on Old Oak Ridge Road for bringing hot chocolate to Girl Scout Troop 01926 while we were selling cookies on Jan. 15 – that really warmed us up! Also, thanks to those who bought cookies on that frigid day.

Troy Stantliff for 50 years of vol-unteering with the Summerfield Fire Department – and he’s not retiring any time soon. Lucky to have you, Troy!

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

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

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

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

FLOORING

CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHINGLicensed & insured. 643-6500.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

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

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

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oldschoolsjhr.homestead.com

Bathroom Remodeler | Additions | Decks

HOME REPAIR, LLCOLD SCHOOL

GRADING / HAULING

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

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



HOME SERVICES

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

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GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING

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

GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofi ng.com.

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

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

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

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

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

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.

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

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

HOME SERVICES

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, aer-ating. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.

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

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

“I have always been pleased with the service, assistance, and of course the great response

I receive from my ads.” Don Hill, HHH Hearth Home & Patio,

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

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.

GREENERTIMES LAWN MAINTENANCE Free quotes and affordable prices. Dis-counts on 1-year contracts. (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 offi ce.

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.

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

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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.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

SENIOR HANDY MAN SERVICESLicensed, bonded, insured. 30 years exp. charge by the project, not by the hour. John Harbie, Jr. (336) 899-0772.

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

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

Triad Garage Doors SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS

(336) 501-6025www.triadgaragedoors.com

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

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

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

AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIR and remod-eling. Providing electrical, plumbing, carpen-try, painting and handyman services. No job too big or too small. (336) 899-0772.

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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.

RIDDLE PAINTING

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

and personalized service

Residential InteriorsPressure Washing

Free estimates References available

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HOME SERVICES

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

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GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING

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

GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofi ng.com.

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

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

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

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

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

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.

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

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

HOME SERVICES

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, aer-ating. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.

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

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

“I have always been pleased with the service, assistance, and of course the great response

I receive from my ads.” Don Hill, HHH Hearth Home & Patio,

classifi ed advertiser since 2008

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

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.

GREENERTIMES LAWN MAINTENANCE Free quotes and affordable prices. Dis-counts on 1-year contracts. (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 offi ce.

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.

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

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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.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

SENIOR HANDY MAN SERVICESLicensed, bonded, insured. 30 years exp. charge by the project, not by the hour. John Harbie, Jr. (336) 899-0772.

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

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

Triad Garage Doors SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS

(336) 501-6025www.triadgaragedoors.com

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

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

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

AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIR and remod-eling. Providing electrical, plumbing, carpen-try, painting and handyman services. No job too big or too small. (336) 899-0772.

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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.

RIDDLE PAINTING

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

and personalized service

Residential InteriorsPressure Washing

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(336) 402-4603Serving the Triad since 1998


HOME SERVICESRED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist ex-perienced with all types of roofi ng. BBB ac-credited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call 662-7980, or visit redrhinoroofi ng.com.

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MISC. SERVICESCORPORATE & PERSONAL TAX PREP, federal and state tax mediation, IRS/DOR, full accounting and payroll services, 37 years exp. Carolina Bookkeeping, 600 Washinton St., Eden NC. (336) 627-8969.

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

T T Nails

(336) 644-8888Located in Gunter’s Crossing

(5820-C N Church St, Greensboro)

Appointments or Walk-ins • GIFT CERTIFICATES

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Acrylic nails • Tip overlay • Pink & white Gel manicures • Liquid gels

Nail designs • Spa pedicure • Waxing

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

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

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Regular & climate controlled units

We carry moving & shipping supplies

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

GE Profi le Artica STAINLESS REFRIG-ERATOR, freezer on top. 68” high, 36” wide, 31” deep. Excellent condition. $400. Call Mike, (336) 687-6006. Oak Ridge.

FIREWOOD

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

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

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

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$$$ – 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.

HOME SERVICES

PLUMBING

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

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

POWER WASHING

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

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REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

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

KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION26 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.

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HOME SERVICES

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

TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Licensed general contractor with college degree in construction management and 18 years of experience. Specializing in decks, garages, additions, remodels, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free estimates. (336) 399-4894, [email protected].

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 roofi ng specialist. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

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ROOFING

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

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


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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.

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That was 50 years ago, and though much has changed since then, one thing has not – with the exception of a few years when “Uncle Sam” called him away to serve his time in the Army, Stantliff has been closely involved with the fire department, which long ago became his second home just as the members of the department became his extended family.

Stantliff’s father was involved in helping the fire department get off the ground, along with many of the men in the community who he looked up to as a young boy.

“My dad was my inspiration,” Stantliff says. “I remember when they were trying to get the department organized. I was about 5 or 6 years old. A lot of informal meetings went on at Gordon’s Hardware.”

After receiving the charter to form the department, the locals contributed in whatever ways they could to build the first station.

“We raised chickens on a large scale and at that time we were processing chickens,” Stantliff remembers. “My father would come down here with a big ole sheet fire and cook chicken for the workers who were building the station.”

You can find a lot of skills in a fire department, Stantliff says. “Harold Decker laid the blocks. Jasper Angel was a carpenter … and then they had a slew of helpers. There was no money to pay anyone, so they had to build it mostly themselves.

Some of the men who helped get the fire department started were on the “firefighting side” while others were on the “business side” (there are two sides to every rural fire department, Stantliff points out). He easily rattles off names of those who pioneered the forma-tion of the department – among them

were George Price, who volunteered to be the first fire chief, Amos Maynard, Henry Winchester, Ralph Crews, John Southern, Dewy Trogden Jr., Robert and Earl Winfree, and Harvey Troxler. If prompted, Stantliff could probably name them all, as the impression they made on him was a permanent one.

Before the fire district was estab-lished, the fire department had no fire tax, and therefore no steady stream of income. Instead, Stantliff says com-munity members donated money to help pay for the trucks and equipment and voluntarily paid an annual fee of $25 to ensure that if they had a fire, someone would be there to respond. Unlike in some other areas, though, the Summerfield firefighters responded when there was a need, regardless of whether fees had been paid.

In the fire department’s infancy, there were far fewer options for formal training and only a meager budget for it anyway. Most of the time firemen taught each other what they knew, and the rest they learned “on the job” while fighting a live fire.

Back then, you only had so many sets of turnout gear,” Stantliff says. “If some-body had to be relieved, you switched out the gear. The helmets didn’t give much more protection than a (baseball) batting helmet. As for the boots, the only dif-ference between them and a pair of waders was they had a steel toe in them.

A key measure of any fire depart-ment’s success is its loss versus save ratio. Early on the department’s ratio was heavily on the loss side, Stantliff says, while pointing out that before the department was formed, the losses

were 100 percent. In 50 years he’s seen the ratio reversed, which he attributes largely to the extensive training firemen now receive, much more sophisticated gear and equipment, faster trucks, tankers with more storage capacity, ladder trucks that can access high places and that can spray water from above a fire when needed, advanced methods of communication and “good neighbors (nearby fire departments) that we can count on.”

Over the years Stantliff has been both a firefighter and a member of the department’s board of directors. In fact, he’s served on the board for 36 of his 50 years with the department, including 33 years as president, and currently as secretary of the board. His wife Betty not only supports his dedication to the department but has served as treasurer of the board of directors and has been the department’s financial agent for the last several years.

During Stantliff’s tenure the fire department built a new station on Lake Brandt Road, remodeled the station on Scalesville Road, merged a station on Battleground Avenue with the station on Summerfield Road, and replaced the original station on Summerfield Road with a new station; also during this time numerous engines, tankers, brush trucks and other equipment have been purchased and three fire chiefs have succeeded George Price.

Stantliff takes great pride in the department’s two-story training build-ing, which was built in 2008 beside Station #9 on Summerfield Road. It’s a rarity in this area – in the entire City of Greensboro there is only one other similar training facility, which is on N. Church Street.

“We can do live fires or theatre smoke in there,” says Stantliff. “It has a large fan, moveable panels, three spe-cial burn areas, and we can smoke up the top and the bottom separately.”

On Dec. 2, 2013, a plaque was





placed on the training building, dedi-cating it in Stantliff’s honor.

Though Stantliff no longer fights fires, he keeps his certifications up to date and can still be found at the scene of a fire.

“My job a lot of times is making up crews,” he says. “I could possibly have two firefighters from Greensboro, one from Oak Ridge and one from Stokes-dale on a crew. They know you’ve got their back and they’ve got yours.”

Chris Johnson is Summerfield Fire Department’s fourth fire chief. George Price, the department’s first chief, was his grandfather. Stantliff remembers young Chris often being at George’s side, whether it was at the fire station or in his wrecker truck on the way to a call. The history between the two is only matched by their admiration for each other.

Johnson credits Stantliff’s leader-ship over the years with helping the fire department get to where it is today.

“After 50 years, he still continues to lead,” Johnson says. “And it’s never been about himself. It’s about the community … this is his life.”

“Fifty years of dedication to the fire department – that’s 50 years of missing ball games and birthdays and anniversaries,” says Johnson. “Betty (Stantliff’s wife) and I have talked about that … you miss certain things in life when you’re always on call. And, he hasn’t gotten paid anything for all of that – you don’t see that in this day and time.”

When asked if he foresees retiring from the department any time soon, Stantliff says he’s not ready quite yet. “I don’t exactly remember how I got started, and I don’t know just howI’ll quit.”

Johnson says no one is in a hurry for Stantliff to retire. “He’s always got a place here … the people here respect him and value his opinion.” Folio line starts here

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