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‘Golden era’ coming to a close Golden Antiques to vacate Summerﬁeld shopping center April 20 by GERRI HUNT SUMMERFIELD – On the morning of Friday, March 27, Golden Antiques & Treasures was bustling as usual. Kevin Golden, who owns the business with his wife Wendy, paused from a conversation to greet visitors stepping through the entrance. Sellers busily set up tables at the front of the store with merchandise. Booth vendors fluffed Photos by L.A. Logan/NWO

pillows and rearranged glassware. Shoppers stepped aside in the aisles to swap places with others exiting booths.

double and the lease would be on a month-to-month basis. The store’s last day in Summerfield will be Monday, April 20.

But a closer look at Kevin revealed something was very wrong. Gripping a coffee mug with his name splashed all over it, he was both wide-eyed and teary-eyed.

On Friday morning, Don Hebner loaded crates with whimsical wooden ducks in green and yellow. But he was bringing them into his wife Toni’s booth, not packing them up to leave.

“It’s just now hitting me,” he said. After five years, Golden Antiques is preparing to relocate after a representative of the shopping center’s new owner notified the Goldens last month that the store’s rent would more than

Toni was the very first vendor to set up shop when Golden Antiques opened. She sells new furniture and home décor. “It has been a true joy to be

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Ironically, as Don Hebner (shown) and his wife Toni prepare to transition with Golden Antiques to a new location, the bench Don is bringing into Toni’s vendor booth says “stay.”

NAHS hosts 3rd annual art show Northern Guilford High School’s National Art Honor Society seeks to bring awareness of the arts in schools to the community. On April 1, the society hosted its third annual art show, which featured art from students in the public schools that feed into the high school. Members of the NAHS raised money for the art awards that were given, made and distributed posters around the school and the Northern community, and set up and took down all of the artwork on the day of the show. Shown at left, Northern Guilford student Kate Hoyle stands beside one of her art pieces, which received ﬁrst place at the show. (Right) Northern Guilford’s band director, Ed Kimbrough (aka “Soul Man”), and the school’s jazz band performed during the show. See more photos at Facebook.com/ NorthwestObserver (posted April 2).

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Tax fraud on the rise Sheriff’s Department notes cluster along N.C. 68 corridor by GERRI HUNT NW GUILFORD – Within the last month, 19 reports of identity theft/fraud related to IRS tax returns were filed with Guilford County Sheriff’s District 1 office. That’s a big leap from just one report in March 2014, and two in March 2013. Lt. Chad Sibert with District 1 said local law enforcement is caught up in a nationwide increase of IRS-related frauds. “People out there looking to scam the system are seizing upon this as the latest game,” said Sibert. “We see [the victims] clustered along the N.C. 68 corridor,” the lieutenant added. “We’ve been speculating whether it’s related to demographics or some of the large retail security breaches. Maybe folks who live in a certain area tend to shop at certain businesses.” Sibert said the sheriff’s office does not actively investigate tax fraud incidents. “The IRS refers victims to us for documentation purposes only,” he said. “There’s no realistic expectation that the IRS will be able to prosecute any of them.” Mark Hanson, who handles IRS media relations in Greensboro, said filing fraudulent tax returns is a criminal

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online: nwobserver.com e-mail: questions@ nwobserver.com Why aren’t there any posted speed limit signs on U.S. 220 at Summerfield Charter Academy? There are yellow signs denoting a school zone and it’s marked on the highway, but there aren’t any speed limit signs like there are at other schools. Speed limit signs are not required at all schools. Unless there’s a specific ordinance from a local government mandating that these signs be erected, N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) does not automatically post speed limit signs. “People assume just because it’s a school you have to have speed limit signs, but that’s not the case,” says Dawn McPherson, division traffic engineer for NCDOT. McPherson explains that school speed limit signs are typically posted to accommodate walkers. “It’s more about children walking to school and their safety,” she says. Since U.S. 220 is a major thoroughfare and will eventually be four lanes, NCDOT doesn’t anticipate walkers crossing the highway.

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The former Hole in the Wall restaurant building on Edgefield Court now houses a satellite office for “Your Auto Solutions” and “American Classifieds.”

Leasure publishes “American Classifieds” and “Your Auto Solutions,” targeting the Greensboro area, and an online version of “Your Auto Solutions” that “puts car dealers on the internet,” he says. Leasure is keeping his main office on Market Street in Greensboro, and opened the location on Edgefield Court as a satellite office in November 2014. Five people staff the new office, with five or 10 more expected by the end of 2015. “The proximity to the interstate is

the key reason I bought it. Most of our employees are outside sales reps, so that’s very crucial to our business,” says Leasure. “I knew all the I-73 construction wasn’t going to have any impact on the building, it was only going to enhance it.” Leasure added a fence and did some renovations – including painting over the Hole in the Wall sign on the brick façade and taking out the commercial kitchen. “A lot of people come over for breakfast and lunch, thinking we reopened as a restaurant,” says Leasure.

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Susan began leasing vendor space when she lived in Oak Ridge. After relocating to Roanoke, Virginia, she trekked back weekly for three years. Now, she’s just north of Charlotte, and still comes to town often.

“We’ve become family here. They look out for my booth when I’m not here. Everyone is happy to help each other,” said Susan. “I still have so many ties to this community. I don’t want to move, because I still get my hair done here, my doctors and dentist are here, and my friends,” she said. “Everything’s been up in the air, but now I’m relieved,” she said after seeing the new floorplan. However, things quickly changed and by Tuesday, April 7, the Patterson Street location in Greensboro was off the table. The City of Greensboro would require $100,000 in parking lot improvements before that building could open for business, said Wendy.

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“Not knowing how our business will go at that location, it’s not something we want to invest in right out of the gate,” she said. “Now we’re looking at an outparcel at Four Seasons Town Centre in Greensboro, where CompUSA used to be.”

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RESOLUTIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS Twin trailers. Regarding NCDOT’s consideration of allowing twin trailers to use N.C. 68, Councilman George McClellan said he recently spotted a double truck being towed, and also a FedEx twin trailer traveling on N.C. 68.  Councilman Jim Kinneman said anyone who drives past the Old Mill of Guilford can see skid marks on the highway. “Can you imagine double trailers trying to lock up their brakes coming down that hill?” asked Kinneman. “N.C. 68 is not even built for the kind of traffic we have today.” Stone said the I-73 bypass “can’t come soon enough,” and Sullivan added, “It’s simply a bad idea. There’s a reason there’s a state law prohibiting double trailers on any two-lane roads, except by special permit.”

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 4  0 to proclaim April 24 as Arbor Day in the Town of Oak Ridge, and to urge all citizens “to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands....”

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Elegant open floorplan flows easily through beautifully appointed rooms, fabulous msin level master with breakfast bar, and sauna. Gourmet kitchen, 2-story den, large bedrooms with ensuite baths, office/bonus room.

Fabulous 5 bedroom, 4.1 bathroom home. Grand, central chef ’s kitchen with one of the home’s 2 fireplaces. Grand main level master suite with spa bath. On 6.41-acres.

Open floorplan. Chef ’s kitchen with stainless appliances, walk-in pantry. Fireplaces in great room, office. Main level master, spacious rooms, excellent storage. Full unfinished basement. Sunroom, porches, patios. Bonus on 2nd level.

Wonderful 4 bed / 4.1 bath home. Main level master. Gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, gas cooktop, keeping. Greatroom, office, dining, bonus. Home theater. Screen porch, outdoor kitchen, excellent storage.

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Completely renovated home in Oak Ridge with the very best in features, amenities, and design. Sellers meticulously updated every inch inside and out. 2-story entry with curved stairs. Perfect floorplan for entertaining and family.

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$450,000

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3 bed / 3.1 bath beautiful lakeside custom home. Amazing views from almost every room. Kitchen with granite counters, double ovens, island, large breakfast. Main level master with vaulted ceiling, great spa bath. 2nd level bonus room.

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Joyce Norris 336-327-3650

6604 Alley

5807 Willow Way Court

6177 Old Ironworks Road

Custom brick home with inviting front porch on cul-de-sac. Previous builder’s personal home with heavy moldings/ trimwork, hardwoods. 3-car garage. Main level master with tray ceiling & deluxe bath. Gas fireplace in family room.

Brick transitional in popular Ridgewood. Double stairs and all the room a family needs. Screen porch overlooks large level rear yard. Open first floorplan, large main level master with fireplace. Computer nook or 2nd office off of kitchen.

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Michelle Porter

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Sherri Hill

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Picturesque retreat nestled on 2-acre wooded lot. Custombuilt by Wolfe Homes. Natural light, soaring ceilings. Open floorplan is comfortable to live and entertain in. Chef ’s kitchen with new stainless appliances. Main level master.

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$459,000

Web ID 720997

Sought-after Summerfield location, tremendous potential. Not located in watershed, no HOA. Lots of road frontage, in high-growth area. Great for longterm investment. Bungalow is perfectly livable. Commercial potential.

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Old world charm adorns this custom masterpiece, combining luxury, elegance, and entertainment space. Gourmet kitchen with large island, granite counter tops, and expansive cabinet space is surrounded by a formal dining room.

All brick 4 bed / 3.1 bath in country setting. Spacious rooms for entertaining. Main level master, en suite bed upper. Kitchen with 46” cabinets, stainless appliances, tile, walk-in pantry. Tankless water heater, generator, sprinklers, invisible fence.

Gorgeous 3-4 bed home in Oak Ridge with bonus. Office, open floorplan, screen porch. Kitchen with granite counters, 2 pantries, 7’ island. Ultra master suite with granite bath. Community pool. Built-in surround sound system $399,900.

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3 bed / 3 bath fantastic log home in Oak Ridge. New main level master with awesome bath, sky lights, sitting. Updated kitchen (all appliances to remain) with breakfast. Formal dining, utility room. Full walkout basement with workshop.

12.95-acre log home with 3 bed / 3 bath. New heat pump/ AC, water heater, and brand new, emergency generatorautomatically turns on when power cut to home. Must see this unique home. Motivated Seller.

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$475,000

Web ID 720385

Below tax value. Incredible custom home with scenic golf course views. Gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, granite countertops, and tile backsplash. Deluxe master suite with luxurious bathroom and stone gas fireplace.

6190 Moores Creek Drive Web ID 732213

Joyce Norris 336-327-3650

All brick with custom details. Bosch double ovens, cooktop, granite, huge pantry, large center island. Greatroom with vaulted ceilings and skylights. 10’ ceilings on main, 9’ up. Master on main plus another bedroom with full bath.

Georgian transitional home in incredible setting. Open floor plan with kitchen/breakfast/greatroom combo. Large brick fireplace, rear stairs to bonus (great office or play room). Screen porch overlooks peaceful lot with meandering stream.

$359,000

$659,900 Web ID 718974

6343 Poplar Forest

$949,000

Beautiful retreat in Henson Forest. This stately 4 bed / 5.1 bath home has luxurious custom features & charm throughout. Spectacular kitchen, basement with room to spare, and exterior features including screen porch and large deck.

$294,900

Web ID 733367

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$285,000

Web ID 696265

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$275,000

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6.47-acre turn-of-the-century cottage horse property in Oak Ridge. Remodeled barn with 4 rubber mat stalls, concrete aisle, equipment shed, wash stall, tack/feed room, hay storage, run in sheds, fenced pastures. Cottage has some updating.

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Spring Cleanup, April 11 Guilford County residents can dispose of their household hazardous waste, outdated electronics, tires, appliances and personal documents at Guilford County’s annual Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Disposable items may be brought to the Lee Street parking lot, located at 1730 W. Lee St., across from the Greensboro Coliseum. Business waste is not accepted. Residents can drop-off the following items: tires; white goods (appliances – stoves, refrigerators, washers, ACs,

water heaters, microwaves, etc.); paint and supplies, pesticides, antifreeze, motor oil and oil filters, cleaners, batteries, household and garden chemicals, fluorescent bulbs and other types of household hazardous waste; personal documents for shredding; and E-waste, including computers, televisions, electronic games/toys, cell phones, VHS and DVD players, and any other household items with a microchip or a plug. For more info, call 641-3792, or visit www.myguilford.com.

Food drive, April 10-12 “School breaks are Greensboro Urban Ministry Food Bank’s busiest times, as families with children on vacation struggle to provide all three meals a day,” said Rev. Mike Aiken, executive director of Greensboro Urban Ministry. That’s why April 10-11, Leadership Greensboro Seniors Assoc. and its partners hope to collect 100,000 pounds of nonperishable food items to donate to the Greensboro Urban Ministry Food Bank. Last spring, the drive collected 86,074 pounds of food and approximately

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$1,500 in cash donations. It’s easy to participate – when shoppers are making purchases at participating stores on April 10-12, they can pick up some additional nonperishable items to contribute. Volunteers with the LGSA Food Drive will be on hand to collect donations at Harris Teeter (April 10-11), 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Lowes Foods (April 1011), 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Food Lion (April 11), 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Earth Fare (April 10-11), 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sam’s Club (April 12), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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by GERRI HUNT Members of the Oak Ridge Elementary Student Council gathered on March 30 to wrap up a project they’ve been working on since early February, a campaign to collect items for soldiers. “We are packing boxes for Operation Shoebox,” said Student Council President Bella Jansson. “It’s a good feeling to give to everyone else.” Bella said a large collection box at the school was the drop-off point for items. “It was really successful, thanks to our morning show, where we announce

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Above left: Oak Ridge Elementary Student Council member Savannah Speight, President Bella Jansson, Vice-President Autumn Jackson, and member Olivia Toland ﬁll up a care package to send to a soldier as part of their Operation Shoebox campaign. Above right: The Oak Ridge Student Council ﬁlled 32 care packages with items collected since early February. The boxes are headed to troops serving America.

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March 31 | Two residents at a home on Church View Drive in northern Greensboro reported being assaulted by each other during a family dispute. Each sustained very minor injuries but refused medical treatment. April 2 | A female resident of New Avedon Drive in northern Greensboro reported being assaulted during a domestic dispute. April 2 | A resident of Peppermill Drive in Oak Ridge reported being assaulted during a domestic dispute. April 4 | A resident of Lake Brandt Road in Summerfield reported another resident of the same address assaulted him with a mattock garden tool. The victim sustained a puncture wound to his lower right calf. The suspect was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury and possession of drug paraphernalia. A warrant was issued for the victim for simple assault.

BREAKING & ENTERING March 31 | A resident of Athens Road in Stokesdale reported someone entered two unlocked vehicles between 5 p.m. on March 30 and 7:24 a.m. on March 31, and stole $90 cash.

BURGLARY March 31 | A resident of Beeson Road in Oak Ridge reported someone entered his open, unattached garage behind his home between 3 p.m. on March 30 and 3 p.m. on March 31. Stolen items include a $100 yellow Poulan chainsaw, a $25 tank, a $20 connector, a $10 gas can, and two Craftsman hand tools valued at $175. March 31 | A Jamestown resident reported that her home on Edgefield Road in northwest Greensboro was burglarized sometime between 3 p.m. March 26 and 6:30 p.m. March 31. Someone entered the home by pushing particle board off Windsor Green C:67.84 M:0 Y:100 K:0

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DAMAGE TO PROPERTY April 2 | Sometime between 6 p.m. on April 2 and 7 a.m. on April 3, someone threw rocks at an excavator, breaking three windows and damaging a control panel screen inside the machine. The excavator, which belongs to Tetra Tech, was parked in the 5300 block of U.S. 220 North in Summerfield. Damage is estimated at $1,500.

FRAUD / IDENTITY THEFT March 30 | A resident of Autumn Crest Court in Summerfield reported being told by an accountant that someone had used the victim’s information to file a tax return. March 31 | A resident of Haw Meadows Drive in Kernersville reported being notified that a tax return had already been filed when she attempted to file her taxes with the IRS. The victim also learned that her medical insurance account had been compromised and that her personal information may have been illegally accessed. March 31 | A resident of Whispering Pines Drive in Summerfield reported that his tax return was rejected by the IRS because his Social Security number had been used by someone else to file a return. March 31 | A resident of Alice Player Drive in Oak Ridge reported being notified by the IRS that someone had used his Social Security number to file a tax return. April 3 | A resident of Maple Tree Court in

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Bruce Howe said, “We spent all last weekend cleaning up and plan to do even more. Our business is Scuba Tools Inc. We are a small manufacturer and offer a product that we ship out worldwide, so we don’t have walk-in business.” According to www.scubatools.com, the business makes hand tools, fixtures and testing equipment for professional diving equipment repairs. FedEx or UPS may pick up packages daily, and a tractor-trailer will deliver raw materials monthly. The business only has a few employees who work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and no later than 7 p.m., said Joan Howe. “My plans are to keep the compressor inside, because I don’t want to bother anyone. ... I keep it quiet and clean, that’s how I prefer it,” said Bruce Howe. Stone said he appreciated the effort the Howes had put into the property; Kinneman welcomed them to the neighborhood.  4  0 to approve the rezoning.

FINANCIAL UPDATES  Town Finance Officer Sam Anders reported the town has assets of $3.12 million and liabilities of $26,000. Property tax revenue for March was $12,956, the bulk of which was from “vehicle tax and tags.” Stone asked about the required minimum fund balance for a town the size of Oak Ridge and Anders answered it should be at least 8 percent, or a year’s disbursements. “But that’s when a town has no assets, no staff and very basic bills,” explained Anders. “Should you lose your revenue sources, it would take approximately a year to reestablish property tax, as happened when Gov. Mike Easley seized taxes from all the local governments. “So we try to maintain a minimum balance of one year’s budget – at least $1 million in the bank to basically power the town for one whole year. That includes the debt service load,” said Anders. Council also discussed the Sales Tax Fairness Act – for more on this discussion, see News Briefs.

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COMMUNITY UPDATES Historic Preservation Commission. HPC Chair Ann Schneider reported the commission adopted a formal finding of fact, as ordered by a Superior Court judge, denying a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for CMT Commons/Mustang Fitness (CrossFit). The commission approved a COA for a fence with stone columns to be constructed at JP Looneys in Oak Ridge Commons, and two COAs for single-family residences on Linville Road in the new Barrow Place development. Schneider thanked council for approving Kubly as an HPC alternate. Schneider said the historical marker dedication ceremony and rededication of Linville Chapel at Oak Ridge Military Academy on March 31 was very successful. She added the HPC re-elected her as chair, and Debbie Schoenfield as vice-chair. The HPC wants to pursue a state-certified local government program through which it can receive grant funds. Fire Department. Anders, who also serves as an assistant chief with ORFD, encouraged everyone to maintain their fire alarms. Planning and Zoning Board. Larry Stafford said the board unanimously recommended approving the rezoning of the 2900 Oak Ridge Road property from HI to CU-LI. Parks and Rec Commission. Bill Edwards said several Boy Scout projects are underway at the town park. Planning has begun for RidgeFest, slated for May 28-30. Five Music in the Park events and two Movies in the Park events are scheduled over the next several months. The commission is working on park landscaping, and is planning its third annual Canine Capers. Two charity 5k run/walks are scheduled at the park. Finance Committee. Chairman John Jenkins thanked Anders and Oakley for their assistance in developing the FY 2015-16 budget. Public hearings will be held at the May 7 and June 4 council meetings. “The bottom line here is that we are going to add $210,000 to the fund balance in next year’s budget,” said Jenkins.

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tion Tax Credit passed in the N.C. House (HB152) and moved on to the N.C. Senate (SB287), and suggested everyone contact our legislators to request their support. Kinneman said the proposed budget can be viewed at Town Hall, or online at www.oakridgenc.com. He said the Linville Chapel ceremony was impressive, and he urged citizens to donate blood. “With spring here, as you’re starting to think about putting chemicals in your yard, remember we’re in Jordan Lake or Greensboro watersheds, so we want to be careful,” Kinneman added. “The county will do a free soil analysis.”

Stone said he appreciated the town staff and their hard work. As an Eagle Scout, he said he always likes seeing Scouts at the meeting, and urged parents to encourage their children to participate in Scouting. Sullivan also encouraged blood donations and thanked staff, committees and commissions. Regarding the Linville Chapel ceremony, Sullivan said, “What a real resource we have in this community. We call our park our crown jewel, but I think Oak Ridge Military Academy remains our heart and soul.” With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8 p.m.

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GRINS to... EDITOR’S NOTE: Regarding the reader-submitted grin about Stokesdale Fire Department’s BBQ (last week’s issue), which gave credit to Scott for making the hushpuppies, we’ve been informed that Scott has retired from the fire department and no longer assists with the annual BBQ nor the hushpuppies. Bill Sorrell has taken over that duty.  Mama Ginna’s for serving fresh, delicious, affordable Italian cooking and desserts! And, they’ve got the best pizza in Summerfield!  The woman in front of us in the drive-through line at McDonald’s in Oak

Ridge on April 1 for buying our lunch. That was very thoughtful of you – we will pay it forward!  Mary, Bob, and the guys at Cardinal Curbing of Reidsville for the fantastic job on our landscaping. We are thrilled with how our yard looks – great work for a great price!  Stokesdale Elementary fifth-grade teachers for a fantastic field trip to Washington, D.C. You have given our children some amazing memories and knowledge!  Craig Loggains Tile Company for exceeding expectations for my backsplash and fireplace. Their team delivered oldfashioned craftsmanship and superior service at reasonable rates. They minimized inconvenience, kept things clean, cheerfully made changes or provided better options. And my cat loves them!

GRIPES to...  My neighbor’s yapping dog, who barks at nothing but grass, trees and air! After hearing the dog yapping every day, I sent the owners a note a year ago. Looks like Animal Control is next.  Northern Guilford Middle and High School parents who cut through the junior/ senior parking lot and park in our spots. We (students) can’t get into spots in the morning, and the afternoon line is even longer.

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“The IRS is doing more to block these fraudulent returns. We have new filters in place. We have an Identification Verification Service, so if we flag a return as suspicious, we will contact the taxpayer and ask them to verify their identity through a special website,” Hanson said. It’s important for a taxpayer who receives a letter from the IRS to call the

number listed. “We can resolve these matters, but it’s difficult. It can take six months. So if someone suspects they are a victim of tax-related identity theft, they need to contact the IRS and start working with us as quickly as possible so we can get the taxpayer the money they’re due,” said Hanson.

Towns present budget drafts NW GUILFORD – If all goes as planned, the Town of Oak Ridge will have a surplus of $217,058 in FY 2015-16, which it will add to its reserves. Keeping the property tax rate at 8.63 cents per $100 valuation, the town is projecting revenues of $1,313,150 and expenses of $1,096,092 next fiscal year. Oak Ridge’s draft budget can be viewed online at www.oakridgenc.com.

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According to the Town of Summerfield’s budget calendar, its draft budget will be uploaded to www.summerfieldgov.com

on Thursday, April 9, and a public comment period for the draft budget will be held during the Tuesday, April 14 and May 12 council meetings. Stokesdale will have a budget workshop on Tuesday, April 14, at 2 p.m. to continue work on its draft budget for next fiscal year. The budget will be presented to the town council at its Thursday, May 16 meeting; a public hearing for the budget will be held at the June 11 council meeting, after which the council hopes to adopt the budget for next fiscal year.

CRIME/INCIDENT REPORT Colfax reported that when she attempted to file her taxes, she learned that someone else had used her personal information to file a fraudulent tax return.

THEFT March 31 | Someone entered unlocked offices at National Pipe and Plastics on West Market Street in Colfax sometime between 8 p.m. on March 27 and 8 p.m. on March 28 and stole a $450 Toshiba laptop and a $400 camera. March 31 | A resident of Pleasant Ridge Road in Summerfield reported that a $400 trampoline was stolen from her backyard at 10:30 a.m. A resident of Old Mill Road in Summerfield was later arrested and charged with the theft. April 3 | A resident of Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge reported that sometime after March 1, someone stole $110 worth of lawn

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care items from her carport. Missing items include a push mower, long and short garden clippers, a hacksaw, an ax and a gas can. April 4 |Two employees of National Pipe and Plastics on West Market Street in Colfax reported that sometime between 8:30 and 10:30 p.m., someone stole $100 cash and $150 worth of prescription medication, all of which were left unsecured in offices.

MISCELLANEOUS March 31 | A 17-year-old student at Northwest High School was suspended and referred to Teen Court for being in possession of a pocket knife on school grounds. A search of his vehicle located two more knives and a large machete. April 4 | After being stopped on N.C. 68 in Oak Ridge, a Stokesdale man was arrested and charged with driving while impaired and speeding,

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2007 BLACK DODGE CHARGER R/T, HemiV8, multi-displacement, leather, sunroof, loaded with exception of navigation, custom rims/wheels, ﬂowmasters. 86K miles. $11,500. Call (336) 255-7394.

PART-TIME CHURCH PIANIST NEEDED.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., April 11, 7am-12n, Hunting Ct., Stokesdale (Hunting Ridge neighborhood, off of Hwy. 65). Variety of items.

For information, call (318) 372-5050. Mayodan United Methodist Church is seeking a CHOIR DIRECTOR/PIANIST for our 11am Sunday worship. Interested persons

 EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED: Must enjoy working outdoors. Assist in various outdoor jobs where physical labor is one primary element. Must be dependable and motivated. Pay depends on experience. Call Kerry, (336) 207-6632.

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INDEX Auto for Sale ............................... 19 Employment ................................ 19 Save the Date ............................. 19 Yard Sales ................................... 19 Home Services ....................... 19-21 Misc. Services......................... 21-22 Misc. for Sale .............................. 22 Misc. Wanted ............................. 22 Pets/Animals & Services ............... 22 Real Estate .................................. 22

VINYL SIDING WALL MAN NEEDED, experienced only, immediate opening, good pay. Call Gary, (336) 345-6518. SUBWAY in Stokesdale is hiring PT daytime, nighttime and w/e help. Must be 17 or older, EOE. Apply at mysubwaycareer.com. THE GARDENS AT GRAY GABLES is hiring part-time help for upcoming events. These individuals must be able to break down tables and chairs, control parking, and help guests when needed. If interested, please come by our office to fill out an application M-TH between the hours of 9-5pm. 4105 Oak Ridge Road, Summerfield. Oak Ridge area Family Practice is seeking a FULL-TIME CMA. Please email your resume to hr@eaglemds.com, or fax to (336) 691-8042. EOE. HAIRSTYLIST & NAIL TECH NEEDED at Melda’s Hair Design, Summerfield. 643-7799. OPERATION XCEL TUTOR POSITION Operation Xcel is an after-school program that works with high-risk students to provide them with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in higher education and careers. Tutor position is available at our High Point location. 16 hours per week, 3pm-7pm; 1 hour planning, 3 hours tutoring. Pay commensurate with experience. For more information, visit operationxcel. org. Email resume and cover letter to Kelli at kstokes@operationxcel.org.

please contact Pastor Rick, (336) 548-9508.

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 SAVE THE DATE SPRING PIG FLING, Saturday, April 11, 6-10pm, The Gardens at Gray Gables. See display ad on page 8 for all the details. Come beat the tax day blues! Gideon Grove UMC is holding a SPAGHETTI SUPPER FUNDRAISER for our new building. Come to Palestine UMC at 51 Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale, Wednesday, April 15, between 5-7pm for spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and great fellowship. Eat in or take out. All donations will go into our rebuilding fund. Out of the ashes we are Growing in the Grove! EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, Saturday, April 18, 1-5pm, “Free Eco-Fun for Everyone!” Kathleen Clay Edwards Library, 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. All free!

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MULTI-HOME YARD SALE, Sat., April 11, 7am-1pm, Williard Oaks neighborhood, Oak Ridge. Furniture, toys & clothes for all ages, home decor and more!

 HOME SERVICES CLEANING DRYER VENT CLEANING, 15% discount for new customers, member of the BBB, fully insured. (336) 643-4593. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers & gas equipment, most appliances, grills, bikes, etc. (336) 689-4167. SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE, Affordable, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196. PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANING Affordable prices, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. Free est. Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592. CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. (336) 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com. MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 937-5231. CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will clean to ﬁt your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, 231-1838. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.

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 HOME SERVICES

FLOORING

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

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

LITTLE DAVE’S LANDSCAPE MGMT. Your full-service landscape professionals! (336) 362-6181.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES SPRING IS HERE! Tune-up, preventive or rebuild on all lawn service/yard equipment. Commercial or residential. Call or text Rick at (336) 501-8681. Located in Oak Ridge – Keep it Local!

OLD SCHOOL

HOME REPAIR, LLC Lisa & Jerry Potkay, Oak Ridge Bathroom Remodeling | Additions | Decks

(336) 669-7252

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Home Improvement & Repairs

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

GRADING / HAULING

D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101.

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

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. 643-1119. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174. COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 26 years. (336) 362-5860.

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

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

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

GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING

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

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

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MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154.

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

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

 HOME SERVICES

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

 HOME SERVICES CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. TLC LAWN CARE Affordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertilization and weed control. (336) 681-0097. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Snow removal! Mulching, landscaping, concrete work. 362-3647.

MASONRY

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. BOWMAN’S LAWN SERVICE Serving the Triad for over 25 years. Trusted, professional lawn care. Free est. 749-1307. ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157. TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling and more! (336) 207-6632. TRU-GREEN TURF & LANDSCAPE Management. Free estimates. (336) 362-6181.

Outdoor living spaces and patios NEW LOCATION: 8605 Triad Dr, Colfax marshallstone.com | (336) 996-4918

MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com. SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. Spring is the perfect time for a new patio! We can help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways, sidewalks, patios. Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

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

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 17-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796.

TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? Spring clean up, tree trimming, yard work, seeding and aerating. Honest, reliable & reasonable. (336) 464-5215.

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

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

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PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.

PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window

BEK Paint Co. Residential & Commercial David & Judy Long, owners

GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS, ﬁreplaces sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. GUTTER CLEANING, aluminum and cop-

(336) 931-0600

ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519. WILHELM POOL SERVICE. Full service & supply since 1988.

Pool

start-ups, liner replacements, salt systems, 24/7 service. (336) 687-1977. LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.

• References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed

www.sharkyspoolservices.com (336) 207.9793 PAINTING & DRYWALL STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

Construction Services, INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

644-8615 office 508-5242 cell Licensed & insured

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

dows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hard-

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, custom decks,

Classiﬁeds are just $4/line! Place your ad online at www.nwobserver.com

wood and linoleum ﬂoors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION garages, siding, windows, rooﬁng specials. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343. MOBILE WELDING SERVICE Residential, wrought-iron fence & gates, custom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, 362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com. RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

POWER WASHING SUPERIOR WASH. Exterior cleaning: houses, decks, driveways. Mobile unit w/ hot water & 425 gallon storage tank. Lic. & ins. Free est. Call Mike Dixon, 601-7444. ALL-PRO POWER WASHING Windows, vinyl, concrete, pool decks, drain jetting. 15% off any cleaning. Fully insured. (336) 402-7726.

Roof Replacements / Repairs Siding & Windows Custom Decks / Porches General Home Repairs Remodeling / Painting 30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable

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

ROOFING

additions, garages, vinyl siding and win-

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

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.

NC Gen. Contractor #72797

30 years experience. Specializing in room

PLUMBING

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Sidewalks | Driveways | Stamped concrete

KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION

Tell our readers about your business! • Liner replacement • Pool openings • All repairs • Weekly cleaning/maintenance

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

BEKPaintCompany.com

per seamless gutters, replacement windows. Call Gary the Gutter Guy, (336) 345-6518.

www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

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PREMIER CONSTRUCTION ROOFING Interior sheetrock repair, rotten wood, all painting & carpentry needs. 545-3277 any time.

cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured.

 HOME SERVICES

TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Licensed General Contractor with college degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We specialize in additions, remodels, garages, decks, sunrooms, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free Estimates. Call or email, 399-4894, tripp@trippsmithconstruction.com.

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PREMIER ROOFING CONSTRUCTION Insurance specialist, free inspections, residential & commercial. 545-3277 anytime. 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. 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. RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of roofing. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call 662-7980, or visit redrhinoroofing.com.

 MISC. SERVICES COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers & gas equipment. 689-4167.

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 MISC. SERVICES

 MISC. WANTED

 REAL ESTATE

MATH TUTORING AVAILABLE EOGs, EOCs, SAT, and ACT math. Current Guilford County high school math teacher. Call for details: (919) 932-0425.

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

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “Completely satisﬁed every time” – Joe in Summerﬁeld. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911.

BOARDING / LESSONS

 MISC. FOR SALE John Deere X540 Multi-Terrain LAWN TRACTOR. 54” deck with cruise control. Hydrostatic transmission. Power ﬂow 3-bag leaf attachment included. Excellent condition. $4,800. (336) 697-2287. KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Flowers, vegetable plants, hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerﬁeld. 708-0485. TWO BURIAL PLOTS in Lakeview Memorial Park Cemetery. $3,000. (336) 644-1860. ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025. FARM FRESH EGGS, $2/dozen, Bettini Farm, 2830 Lee’s Chapel Road, Browns Summit (Bryan Park area). (336) 255-2386.

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Village Woods at Oak Ridge Come home to maintenance-free, luxury living in the heart of Oak Ridge! Over 3,600 square feet with superior design details, gourmet kitchen and oversized private elevator. Easy drive to Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and Kernersville. Situated on 25+ acres just 10 minutes from PTI Airport.

www.dreamcatcherstable.biz Betty Moser-Callahan (336) 403-5545

BOARDING / PET SITTING FREE REIN STABLES, LLC – Stall open for full board, $270/month. Please call with any question. Eliot, (336) 508-0694.

 REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR RENT

3826 Obriant Place, Greensboro Golf-course home designed with entertaining and relaxing in mind. Relax inside or outside with expansive 180-degree views of The Cardinal golf course. $389,900

GIL VAUGHAN

Realtor ® /Broker • (336) 337-4780

STOKESDALE, 1BR apartment, singleoccupancy, $550/mo. Plus deposit, utilities incl. (336) 643-9461.

123 Dream Lane Real estate showcase ads in the NWO get noticed! Include a photo and description of your listing, Realtor photo, logo and contact info – all for only $75!

BRAND NEW TOWN HOME in Robyn’s Glen. 2BR, 2.5BA, NW schools. Garage, washer/dryer, pool & more! $1,150/mo. (336) 509-6344. SUMMERFIELD, small 2BR, 1BA mobile home off Scalesville Road. One acre, fridge and stove included. $500/mo., security dep., $500. (336) 643-6188. OAK RIDGE, 2BR, 2BA, all appliances, hardwoods, very private, includes professional landscaping. Oak Ridge school district. $800/ mo., plus deposit. (336) 314-7010.

HOMES FOR SALE CAROLINA MARINA, 214 Pelican Drive. Jet ski lift, boat slip, 40’ covered deck, park model, water front. $95,000. Ken, (336) 337-9268.

Tammy Gardner (336) 509-3303

Place your real estate showcase today 2341 Ellisboro Road 2,500 SF steel frame building zoned HC-CD (warehouse & boat storage). All approvals by DOT & Rockingham County in place for mini-storage & boat storage. Varco Pruden construction and insulation exceed factory specifications. 3-phase heavy-duty electrical wiring for shop operations. $79,000

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Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ....................5 Tire Max Complete Car Care ...............16

CONTINUING EDUCATION

GTCC ....................................................2

EVENTS

Gray Gables Spring Pig Fling .................8

A/C & HEATING Stokesdale Heating & Air.......................3

ACCOUNTING By the Book Accounting ........................3 Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA .....................15 Kimberly Thacker Accounting..............15 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ........... 11

HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNING

POSH Hair Studio................................15

Pest Management Services..................10

REAL ESTATE

ProStone, Inc. ..................................... 11

A New Dawn Realty ............................15 Ann Powell, Allen Tate Realtors ...........16 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services ......9 Bob Brodie Real Estate ........................22 Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams...........15 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ................22 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate .....................7 Village Woods Townhomes ..................22

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LEGAL SERVICES Attorney Bill Barbour .............................3

MEDICAL Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge ...............7 LeBauer Health Care ...........................10

PET SERVICES

HOME BUILDER

Windsor Homes ...................................14

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES

New Garden Landscape & Nursery .....16

King’s Crossing Animal Hospital ............4 KPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ....................15

RETAIL BiRite Food Center ................................6 Carpet Super Mart..........................12-13 Cole Pottery......................................... 11 Goodwill Industries ..............................18

Northwest Animal Hospital ..................15

YOUTH SPORTS / CAMPS

Westergaard Kennels...........................15

YMCA of Greensboro ............................8

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 Good Samaritan Ministries hosted the annual Cross Walk on Good Friday, bringing congregations together at Stokesdale UMC to carry a large cross to several stops in the community, where the crowd prayed, reﬂected and sang.

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 Oak Ridge First Baptist Church member Gayla Bivens (rig ht) helps ayoung participant in the "keep the egg balanced on the spoon" race on Ap ril 4. The race, along with crafts, snacks , a story about Jesus' resurrection and an Easter egg hunt were all part of the Easter celebration activities offered by the chu rch's children's ministry on Ap ril 4..

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 Northwest Guilford Middle School was only able to form one team for the Odyssey of the Mind program this year, but last month the team won ﬁrst place in Division II, Problem Set 5 - Silent Movie. The team includes seventh-graders (L-R) Zach Quaglia, Krystyna Derezinska-Choo, Madison Magyar, Jenna Ginther, Rylie Olsen and Lily Hughes. The team was coached by Doriann Quaglia, and Lin Lin Choo.

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