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OAK RIDGE p. 8


SUMMERFIELD p. 20

MORE RESOURCES p. 26


STOKESDALE p. 14


COLFAX p. 6


GUILFORD COUNTY p. 7

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COMMUNITY SERVICEPROVIDERS p. 39

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Robert G. Shaw

Piedmont TriadFarmers Market2914 Sandy Ridge Road, Colfax605-9157www.triadfarmersmarket.com

Piedmont Triad Farmers Market allows visitors to buy vegetables, fruits and ornamentals directly from farmers. Ac-tivities are offered at promotional events. The Market Shoppes, a garden center and restaurant are open year-round.

DID YOU KNOW?Piedmont Triad Farmers

Market, one of four state-op-erated farmers markets, was

renamed in honor of the late Sen. Robert G. Shaw by the state legislature in 2013.

Shaw, an Army veteran, former Guilford County com-missioner and nine-term state senator, was instrumental in the creation of the market.

He died in 2012.

PARKS & RECREATION

ATHLETIC FIELDS/PARKSTriad Park9652 E. Mountain Street, Kernersville This 426-acre park, owned by Guilford and Forsyth counties, has trails, play-grounds, horseshoe pits, sand volley-ball courts, softball and soccer fi elds, a stocked pond and picnic shelters. A 5,000-square-foot building can be rented for meetings and parties. When complet-ed in 2014, the $5 million Carolina Field of Honor will pay tribute to veterans with an obelisk with jetted water feature and an amphitheater with seating for 2,000. For more info, call 703-2500 or visit www.forsyth.cc/Parks/Triad.

(For more info on northwest-area Parks & Recreation, see pages 12-13, 18, 24, 32-34.)

SCHOOLS (PUBLIC)

(For info on northwest-area Public Schools, see page 36-37.)

SENIOR SERVICES

(For info on northwest-area Senior Services, see page 37.)

POST OFFICE

9052 W. Market St.ZIP Code 27235 Hours: 8:30-11 a.m. and noon-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday www.usps.com or (800) 275-8777

EMERGENCY SERVICES

In case of emergency, dial 911

(For more info on Emergency Services, see page 28-29.)

FIRE DEPARTMENTFull-time paid and volunteer fi refi ghtersDennis Robinson, chief

Station 16 – 993-49319414 W. Market Street, Colfax

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MISCELLANEOUS

Greater Colfax Community Watch ProgramThis organization was created in 2011 in response to a noticeable increase in residential break-ins and burglaries. It has since attracted member citizens from Colfax, Oak Ridge, Kernersville and High Point. Though crime has decreased in recent years, the group continues to monitor crime reports and meets periodically. For more info, visit http://colfaxcw.wix.com/colfax-community-watch.

A dedication ceremony for Carolina Field of Honor is scheduled for May 31, 2014. The War Memorial Foundation spearheaded the $5 million memorial project, which will honor veterans of every branch of the service and be situated on 8.5 acres in Triad Park. When completed, Carolina Field of Honor will be one of the nation’s largest veterans memorial parks outside of Washington, D.C. For more info, visit www.ncwmf.org/.

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OTHER FACTS2012 estimated population is 500,879220,600 housing units with 2.45 persons per householdMedian household income: $46,223Per capita income: $26,384Median value of owner-occupied home is $155,600Travel time to work averages 21.0 minutes (age 16 and over)Median age is 36.316.6% of the population lives in poverty

All data are estimates from the 2012 American Community Survey and are ±1.6%

EDUCATION (AGE 25 & OVER) Less than high school diploma ..... 12.5% High school diploma or equal ..... 25.9% Some college, no degree .......... 21.9% Associate’s degree .....................6.7% Bachelor’s degree .................... 22.3% Graduate or professional degree . 10.7%

RACE White ......................... 54.0% Black .......................... 32.5% Hispanic or Latino ............ 7.1% Asian ............................ 2.9% Two or more races ........... 2.3% Other ............................ 1.2%

Under 5 ...6.3%

20-29 ...15.0%

50-59 ...13.0%

80 and over ...3.5%

5-9 ...6.5%

30-39 ...13.1%

60-69 ...9.2%

10-19 ...14.2%

40-49 ...14.2%

70-79 ...5.0%

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AT A GLANCEWhen Francis North, the first

Earl of Guilford, had a county named for him in 1771, he could have never foreseen the Guilford County of today. Broken off from Orange County, Guil-ford is now the third most populated county in the state, following only by Mecklenburg and Wake. Its county seat, Greensboro, is the state’s third largest city.

An excellent transportation system that includes highways, rail and the Piedmont Triad International Airport make it easier than ever to access the area.

Education has always played an impor-tant role here. Guilford College, founded in 1837, was the first coeducational academic institution in the southern United States. Several other institutions of higher learn-ing with rich histories are also located here, including NC A&T, Greensboro College, UNC-Greensboro and Bennett College.

The International Civil Rights Center and Museum is located in downtown Greens-boro. The center memorializes four black students from NC A&T who courageously sat at a “whites only” lunch counter at the Woolworth’s store in downtown Greens-boro on Feb. 1, 1960. The action of the four men, who later became known as the “Greensboro Four,” is credited for igniting America’s sit-in movement.

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EDUCATION (AGE 25 & OVER) Less than high school diploma ...........3.5% High school diploma or equal .........18.3% Some college, no degree ...............19.6% Associate’s degree ..........................5.3% Bachelor’s degree .........................32.9% Graduate or professional degree .....20.3%

RACE White ........................................86.6% Black ...........................................6.4% Asian ...........................................2.9% Hispanic or Latino ...........................4.4% Two or more races ..........................2.2%

AGE Under 20 ....................................30.8% 20 - 29 ........................................5.2% 30 - 39 ......................................10.1% 40 - 49 ......................................20.9% 50 - 59 ......................................17.5% 60 and over ................................15.4%Median age is 42.1 years

2,325 housing units with 2.96 persons per householdMedian value of owner-occupied home is $341,500Per capita income is $41,610Median household income is $106,625Travel time to work averages 26.6 minutes (age 16 and over)2.9% of the population lives in povertyAll data are estimates from the 2012 American Community Survey and are ±1.6%O

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AT A GLANCESince its incorporation in 1998, Oak

Ridge’s leaders have paid homage to local history by erecting several attractive, bronze historic markers throughout the town’s

historic district. The district was created by town residents in 1994 to ensure that there would be some governance over the commu-nity’s development and that historic homes and structures would be recognized and preserved.

Though Oak Ridge has only been incorporated for 16 years, people have lived in the community since the late 1700s. The Old Mill of Guilford, which pre-dates the Revolutionary War and has a working grist mill, offers visitors a place to purchase goods made as they have been for over 200 years.

Another local landmark, Oak Ridge Male Institute (now Oak Ridge Military Academy), dates back to 1850, when residents established the institution of higher learning for their children to attend. Education is obviously still a priority to Oak Ridge residents, as the county’s highest academically performing schools are attended by the town’s students.

With thoughtful attention given to how and where commercial development takes place within the community, modern shopping centers and structures are located in the town core, where shopping, dining and other services are offered.

Phase I of the town park was completed in late 2008 and due to its popularity, the town hopes to get a second phase underway in the fall of 2014. This phase of the park will bring an amphitheater, additional restroom facility, a playground specifically geared to younger children, and additional parking.

Estimated population as of 2012: 6,600

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OTHER INFORMATIONIncorporation date: 1998

Estimated 2012 population: 6,600

Size: approx. 15 square miles

Tax rate: 8.63¢ per $100 of prop-erty value (town), 77¢ per $100 (county), 8.48¢ per $100 (fi re department)

TOWN COMMITTEES:Beautifi cationBoard of AdjustmentFinanceHistoric Preservation CommissionParks and Recreation CommissionPlanning and Zoning BoardWater

The council is composed of 5voting members. The mayor is chosen by the council and voteson all matters that come beforethe council.

Council meetings are held the fi rst Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Town Hall.

For committee meeting schedules and other town information, visit www.oakridgenc.com.

TOWN HALL8315 Linville Road, P.O. Box 374 Oak Ridge, NC 27310(336) 644-7009

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri

MARK YOUR CALENDAR 1st Thurs. each month Town Council meeting

March 9 Daylight Savings Time begins

March (2nd or 3rd Sat.) Oak Ridge Fire Dept. barbecue

May 29-31 RidgeFest (co-sponsored by Town/MAOR*)

May 31 Run the Ridge (sponsored by MAOR*)

June 10 Last Day of School (tentative)

Aug. 25 First Day of School

Oct. 25 Great Pumpkin Event (sponsored by MAOR*)

Oct. (3rd or 4th Sat.) Oak Ridge Fire Dept. barbecue

Nov. 2 Daylight Savings Time ends

Nov. 4 Election Day

Nov. 23 Community Thanksgiving Service

Dec. 6 Light the Ridge w/Santa (sponsored by MAOR*) * MAOR: Merchants Association of Oak Ridge

Ray Combsmayor(336) [email protected]

Bruce Oakleytown [email protected]

Sandra Smithtown [email protected]

Mike Stone(336) [email protected]

George McClellan(336) 643-7816 / 580-0133george@mcclellanfi nancial.com

Jim Kinneman(336) [email protected]

Spencer Sullivanmayor pro-tem(336) [email protected]

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WHAT’S NEW IN TOWNBUDGET Two new town council mem-

bers, Jim Kinneman and Mike Stone, were elected to offi ce in November 2013. Both men are longtime town volunteers. Kinneman was a council member from 2007 to 2011, and has also served as chair-man of the town’s planning & zoning board, ordinance review committee and board of adjustment. Stone served as an alternate and regular member of the planning & zoning board from 2006 until his election to council. Fellow council members, who select the mayor in Oak Ridge, again chose Ray Combs to serve in that position. Spencer Sullivan was chosen as mayor pro tem. George McClellan also serves on the council.

GTCC’s fi rst building on the Cameron Campus, located just outside the Oak Ridge town lim-its on N.C. 68 North, is slated to be complete in Spring 2014. The building will house the N.C. Center for Global Logistics, a collaborative project of Guilford Technical Community College, Davidson County Commu-nity College, Forsyth Technical Community College, Randolph Community College and the Piedmont Triad Partnership.

The town paid to complete a sidewalk segment along Linville Road, which now connects Oak Ridge Town Park, as well as the town hall, post offi ce and fi re department, to Oak Ridge Elementary School.

Dr. Danny Nobles was hired as president and headmaster of Oak Ridge Military Academy in May 2013. Nobles has a 30-year mili-tary career, which includes three tours in the Pentagon. He also has a Ph.D. from Trinity Theolog-ical Seminary and is an ordained Anglican priest. He is the private military academy’s seventh leader in four years.

The Town of Oak Ridge applied for a $200,000 matching grant from the N.C. Parks and Recre-ation Trust Fund. If awarded, the project, which will cost a total of nearly $400,000, will add an amphitheater, auxiliary play-ground, a new parking lot on Linville Road, and an additional restroom to the already popular park. N.C. PARTF grants are awarded in May and August.

Oak Ridge’s Historic Preserva-tion Commission erected two more historic monuments in 2013 – at the Old Mill of Guil-ford and St. James AME Church – bringing the total number of historic markers in the town to nine. Another four markers are in the works and will be dedi-cated in 2014 or early 2015.

A 1.5-acre area set aside for canine visitors was added to the Oak Ridge Town Park in 2013. The dog park has fenced areas for large and small dogs. About 4 miles of mountain biking trails were also built in the park with assistance from a professional mountain biker, and Music in the Park events were enjoyed by many.

TOWN FISCAL YEARJuly 1, 2013-June 30, 2014

REVENUES

Property taxes................ $660,000(8.63¢ per $100 property value)

Sales tax ........................ $160,000

ABC store ....................... $65,000

Franchise tax ................. $276,500

Permits and fees ................$2,000

Investment earnings ..........$5,000

Other income .................. $36,000

Total revenues ............. $1,204,500

EXPENDITURES

General government ....... $541,197(includes wages, professional fees, utilities, equipment, etc.)

Cultural andrecreation .......................$331,000(includes park operations, park salaries, etc.)

Debt service on park ...... $150,000

Total expenditures ....... $1,022,197

Transfer toFund Balance ................. $182,303

Total expendituresand fund balanceappropriation ............... $1,204,500

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BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS

Merchants Association of Oak Ridge The Merchants Association of Oak Ridge meets at 7:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. Northwest-area business professionals are invited to join. Along with promot-ing member businesses, the group funds, organizes and sponsors several annual community events, including the Great Pumpkin Event, Light the Ridge event, Run the Ridge and RidgeFest. Visit www.merchantsofoakridge.com for more info, or contact Dede Cunningham, president, at 509-1923, or by e-mail at [email protected].

(For more info on northwest-area Business Associations, see pages 17 and 27.)

DID YOU KNOW?The Town of Oak Ridge es-

tablished its property tax rate 10 years ago at 8.63 cents per $100 property value

and the property tax rate has remained the same since.

CIVIC/SERVICE GROUPS

Oak Ridge Garden Club Oak Ridge Garden Club meets the fi rst Tuesday of the month (with some ex-ceptions) at 7 p.m. at various locations. For meeting location or other info, con-tact Dorothy Clement at 339-4024 or [email protected]. Continued on next page

Oak Ridge Lions Club The Oak Ridge Lions Club meets the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Bill’s Pizza, 1431 N.C. 68 North, Oak Ridge. New members and visitors are welcome. The club helps those who are sight- or hearing-impaired, is involved in several com-munity projects and participates in local events. Its major fundraiser is an annual golf tournament. Brooms made by Industries for the Blind are sold year-round, and used eyeglasses are collected for recycling. It also collects used ink cartridges and is part of the Adopt-a-Highway program. For more information, call Carolyn Brown at 643-3447 or Danny Yanusz at 643-6424.

Preservation Oak Ridge Preservation Oak Ridge, a nonprofi t organization that is committed to preserving the historic structures of Oak Ridge, meets the third Wednesday of each month at 5:15 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Town Hall. It is currently in-volved in the restoration of the historic Ai Church on N.C. 68 at Alcorn Road

in Oak Ridge. For more info, contact Doug Nodine at 209-1999.

(For info on northwest-area Civic/Ser-vice Groups, see pages 17, 23 and 27.)

DID YOU KNOW?You can pick up a

soil testing kit or have documents notarized at Oak Ridge Town Hall.

EMERGENCY SERVICES


FIRE DEPARTMENTFull-time paid and volunteer fi refi ghters

Steve Simmons, [email protected]

www.oakridgencfi re.com

Both canines and their owners enjoy spending time at the 1.5-acre dog park, located in the Oak Ridge Town Park. The facility, which opened in late 2013, has areas for large and small dogs, water fountains and benches.

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Station 15 – 643-37838325 Linville Road, Oak Ridge

Station 51 – 662-89005219 Northwest School Road Greensboro

ISO Rating: 6 (Awarded by the Insurance Service Offi ce, an ISO rating analyzes a department’s fi refi ghting abilities and assigns a numerical rating from 1 to 10, with 1 being the best. These ratings are used by insurance companies to calculate fi re insurance premiums. Without municipal water systems with hydrants, it is diffi cult for a department to achieve an ISO rating lower than a 6.) Burn permits and information on open burning can be obtained from local fi re stations. The Oak Ridge Fire Department also has an auxiliary that provides support to fi refi ghters during a fi re or other emergency. For contact info, call the fi re department.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTIn case of emergency, dial 911

(For info on the Sheriff’s Department or other Emergency Services, see pages 23 and 29.)

DID YOU KNOW?The Guilford County

Sheriff’s Offi ce will notify you when a registered sex offender moves into your neighborhood. Visit guilfordcountysheriff.com

and click on Sex Offender Registry to

sign up for alerts.

GIVE/GET ASSISTANCE

Goodwill Industries2205 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge 643-4549 www.triadgoodwill.org Goodwill Industries provides work opportunities for people with special

employment needs. The organization accepts donations of clothing, house-wares, furniture, books, computers and accessories, which it sells in its stores. Some locations also accept televisions, cell phones and appliances.

(For more info on organizations where you can Get/Give Assistance, see pages 18, 23, 30-31.)

MISCELLANEOUS

ABC Store2207 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge (located in the Oak Ridge Commons shopping center)788-7141Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Saturday

PARKS & RECREATION

ATHLETIC FIELDS/PARKSOak Ridge Town Park6231 Lisa Drive This nearly 80-acre park includes two baseball/softball fi elds, two multipurpose

The Oak Ridge Town Council holds its monthly meetings at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. Meeting rooms can be used by homeowners associations located in the town, as well as civic, community and nonprofi t organizations.

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fi elds, concession stand, restrooms, paved and unpaved walking trails, picnic shelters, playground, horseshoe pits, fi shing pond, paved parking and a community events lawn. In 2013, an off-leash dog park opened and four miles of mountain bike trails were built. Picnic shelters, athletic fi elds, 10’ x 10’ canopies and horseshoe sets are available for rental. Sponsorship opportunities are also avail-able for businesses and individuals. Grant funding for Phase II construction is being sought in 2014 from the state’s Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. For more park information and rental rates, visit www.oakridgenc.com, or contact town hall at 644-7009 or Parks and Recreation Director Terry Lannon at [email protected].

(For more info on northwest-area Parks & Recreation, see pages 6, 18, 24, 32-34.)

DID YOU KNOW?Oak Ridge is seeking a matching grant from the

N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund in 2014; if

awarded, an amphithe-ater, additional parking, auxiliary playground and another restroom will be added. The total cost for

the additional amenities is nearly $400,000.

POST OFFICE

8323 Linville Road ZIP Code 27310 Hours: 8 a.m.-noon and 1:00-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday(800) 275-8777 or www.usps.com

SCHOOLS (PUBLIC)

(For info on northwest-area Public Schools, see pages 36-37.)

SENIOR PROGRAMS

(For info on northwest-area Senior Programs, see page 37.)

SUPPORT GROUPS

AA and Al-AnonOak Ridge Presbyterian Church, 2614 Oak Ridge Road, holds AA sup-port meetings on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Call 643-3452 for more info.

(For more info on northwest-area Sup-port Groups, see pages 19, 25 and 37.)

UTILITIES

Trash Pickup/RecyclingWaste Industries 668-3712 or www.waste-industries.com

Call for white goods, furniture or yard waste pickup

(For Cable/Internet/Phone, Electric, Gas, Scrap Tire/White Goods, Water and Yard Waste, see page 38. For Recycling/E-cycling, see page 35.)

VOTING / ELECTIONS

Guilford County Board of Elections All elections are administered by the county Board of Elections. You may register to vote after being a resident of your county for at least 30

days. Voter registration forms may be obtained from the local town halls or at the county Board of Elections offi ces.

In Oak Ridge, polling sites are located at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road (OR1) and Oak Ridge United Methodist Church (OR2). In addition, Early Voting sites are some-times open.

There are 4,878 registered voters liv-ing within the Oak Ridge town limits. As of October 2013, 1,097 of them were registered as Democrats, 2,497 as Republicans and 15 as Libertarian. An additional 1,269 did not indicate a party preference when they registered

To learn where to vote or for other voting/election information, call the Board of Elections at 641-3836 or visit www.co.guilford.nc.us/elections_cms/,

(For more voter information, see page 32.)

YOUTH RECREATION

Oak Ridge Youth AssociationDavid Maxson, [email protected]

The Oak Ridge Youth Association of-fers organized youth sports for boys and girls ages 5-18, including spring and fall baseball and softball, soccer, lacrosse, basketball and basketball cheerleading. The organization also is affi liated with Pop Warner Little Scholars and offers Pop Warner football and Pop Warner cheerleading. Soccer programs are offered in cooperation with the Kerners-ville Soccer Association.

(For more info on northwest-area Youth Recreation and Civic Groups, see pages 19, 25 and 38.)

STOKESDALE

AT A GLANCEStokesdale was originally established

as Green Pond in the 1860s because of a swampy pond located in the general area

of what is now Ellisboro Road and Highway 65. Green Pond was eventually shortened to Pond. In 1886 a railroad station was built to service the area and in 1887 the town’s name was changed to Stokesdale. Various accounts say the moniker came from the name of a rail-road executive, train conductor or the man who surveyed the area.

Along with the train coming through the town came visitors, and in the decades that followed the downtown area was vibrant with businesses including a shoe shop, barber shop, furniture store, appliance store, bank and two grocery stores.

Trains came through Stokesdale until 1980; the tracks, which ran east to west through town paral-lel with Highway 158, were removed in 1981.

Although the trains are long gone, the historic downtown still hearkens back to days when residents – many of whom worked on neigh-boring farms – came to town on Saturday afternoon for shopping and entertainment.

Stokesdale is located a little farther from Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point than its neighboring northwest-area towns. However, it is well worth the drive to its residents, who pay no property tax to the town, despite the fact that it has its own water system, a spacious town hall and community park, and employs its own full-time sheriff’s deputy.

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RACE White ........................................90.9% Black ...........................................4.7% Hispanic or Latino ...........................1.4% Asian ...........................................1.3% Two or more races ..........................1.8%

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The council is composed of fi ve voting members. The mayor is elected directly by the citizens and votes on all matters that come before the council.

Council meetings are held the second Thursday* of each month at 7 p.m. at the Stokesdale Town Hall on Angel Pardue Road.

*New meeting day of the week as of Feb. 13, 2014

For more information, visitwww.stokesdale.org.

TOWN HALL

8325 Angel Pardue RoadP.O. Box 465Stokesdale, NC 27357(336) 643-4011

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am - 5 pm

E-mail for Deputy Scott Casey (non-emergency only):[email protected]



Size: 21.4 square miles

Tax rate: The town does not charge a property tax; 77 cents per $100 of property value (county), 7.73¢ per $100 (fi re department)

TOWN COMMITTEESPlanning Board; Budget; Public Safety; Parade; Veteran Memorials; Parks and Recreation; Economic Development; Roads and Transpor-tation; Long Range Financial Plan-ning; U.S. 158 Bypass; Library

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Randy Braswellmayor(336) [email protected]

Frank Brunomayor pro-tem(336) [email protected]

Carolyn Joynertown clerk/fi nance offi [email protected]

Vicki White-Lawrence(336) [email protected]

Gary Albert(336) [email protected]

William Jones, Jr.(336) 643-5803 / [email protected]


2rd Thurs. each month Town Council meeting, 7 p.m. last Sat. each month Good Samaritan food pantry and clothing closet, 9-11 a.m. first Sat. of Mar. -Dec. ROADS Downtown Market March 9 Daylight Savings Time begins Late March Stokesdale Fire Dept barbecue June 10 Last Day of School (tentative) Aug. 25 First Day of School late Oct./early Nov. Stokesdale Fire Dept. Brunswick Stew Nov. 2 Daylight Savings Time ends Nov. 4 Election Day Nov. 11 Stokesdale Veterans Memorial ceremony Dec. 5 Town Christmas tree lighting late Nov. Good Samaritan Angel Tree kicks off Dec. 13 Stokesdale Holiday Parade

Donna McCalldeputy [email protected]

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WHAT’S NEW IN TOWNBUDGET Council member Randy Braswell

was elected to a four-year term as mayor on Nov. 5, 2013 and was sworn in as the town’s new mayor on Dec. 17. Braswell took over the mayor’s seat from Randy Jones, who served as mayor for 18 of his 22 years on the council and did not run for re-election in 2013.

Vicki White-Lawrence was elected to a four-year council term on Nov. 5, 2013 and sworn into offi ce on Dec. 17. White-Lawrence is married and has two sons, a stepson and a stepdaughter. She has been an active volunteer at Stokes-dale Elementary School, NW Middle and High schools. She has also served on numerous town committees and boards, and has chaired the Stokesdale Holiday Parade Committee for several years.

Gary Albert was appointed by the Stokesdale Town Council on Jan. 21, 2014 to serve out the remaining two years of Braswell’s 4-year council mem-ber term. Braswell’s council seat became vacant when he was sworn in as mayor on Dec. 17.

The town held a grand open-ing for its community library on April 6, 2013. The library is housed in the town hall, located at 8325 Angel Pardue Road, and is open during town hall operating hours (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Over 8,000 books, videos and au-dios, three computers, a printer

and scanner, and shelving units were among the items donated by citizens and businesses to help get the library started.

Donna McCall joined the Town of Stokesdale’s staff as a part-time deputy clerk in February 2013. McCall has lived in Stokesdale for the past 21 years. She is married and has two adult sons and a grandson.

The town hall operating hours were expanded in July 2013. Formerly open Tuesday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the town hall is now open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Amanda Parker took over as Stokesdale’s postmaster in April 2013. Parker held a variety of other positions with the USPS before serving as postmaster in Pine Hall in Stokes County, and then in Southmont in Davidson County. Parker and her husband, who is the Colfax postmaster, have two children. In her spare time, Parker enjoys reading, traveling cooking and spending time with her family.

Meredith Chandler became principal of Stokesdale Elemen-tary School in late December 2013. Before going into admin-istration, Chandler had been a K-5 math curriculum specialist for Guilford County Schools since 2007. Other previous positions with GCS include teaching at Southern and Bluford Elementary schools. Chandler has a bachelor’s and master’s degree from UNC Greensboro.

TOWN FISCAL YEARJuly 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014

General Fund BudgetREVENUESProperty taxes.......................... $0

Sales tax .................................. $0

Beer and wineexcise tax ........................ $21.500

Franchise tax ..................$247,000

Cable franchise fees ...........$8,000

ABC profi t share .............. $10,500

Miscellaneous ................... $1,000(includes town hall/park rental, etc.)

Planning fees .....................$4,000

Investment earnings .......... $1,800

Fund balance transfer ....... $14,965

Total revenues ............... $308,765

EXPENDITURESGeneral government ...... $119,065

Cultural and recreation ..... $56,600

Public safety .................... $94,600(includes salary for full-time deputy)

Economic and physical development, capital outlays, transportation ..... $38,500

Total expenditures ......... $308,765

Water System BudgetRevenues ...................... $230,600(includes water sales, tap/connec-tion fees, late fees, etc.)Transfer/Fund Balance ...... $59,400

Total Revenues .............. $290,000

Expenditures.................. $290,000(includes administrative, mainte-nance, water purchase)

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Four Corners Chamber of CommercePO Box 614, Stokesdale NC 27357www.FourCornersCofC.com

Formerly Stokesdale Business As-sociation, Four Corners Chamber of Commerce was formed in 2013 and is open to businesses in northwest Guilford County, northeast Forsyth County, southwest Rockingham County and southeast Stokes County. Quarterly meetings are held the third Thursday in February, May, August and November at 8:30 a.m. at Stokes-dale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. Membership application and more info at www.fourcornerscofc.com, or contact Frank Bruno at [email protected] or 337-8473.

(For more info on northwest-area Busi-ness Associations, see pages 11, 27.)


Marine Corps League Detachment 1314 The Marine Corps League Detachment 1314 meets the second Wednesday of every month at the ROADS building in downtown Stokesdale, 8428 Highway 158. Social hour is from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a business meeting. Marine Corps League members pro-mote the ideals of American freedom and democracy and provide aid to all Marines and former Marines and their widows and orphans. For more info, email [email protected]; call Commandant Chat Brewster, (336) 669-9432 or Joe Vodenichar, (336) 455-1394, or visit www.nwt1314.com/DoNC.html.

Revitalizing Our Ancestors Dreams In Stokesdale Revitalizing Our Ancestors Dreams in Stokesdale (ROADS) is a grassroots group dedicated to revitalizing the downtown area of Stokesdale. The group holds a monthly Saturday market fundraiser (March-Dec.) and is working to increase awareness of the Moun-tains-to-Sea Trail which could come through Stokesdale. For more info, contact Pam Lemmons at 643-6400 or [email protected].

(For more info on local Civic/Service Groups, see pages 11, 23, and 27.)

EMERGENCY SERVICES


STOKESDALE FIRE DEPT.Full-time paid and volunteer fi refi ghters

Todd Gauldin, chief

Station 12 – 643-07908401 U.S. 158, Stokesdalewww.stokesdalefi re.com

ISO Rating: 6 (Awarded by the Insurance Service Offi ce, an ISO rating analyzes a department’s fi refi ghting abili-ties and assigns a numerical rating from 1 to 10, with 1 being the best. These ratings are used by insurance companies to calculate fi re insurance premiums. Without a full municipal water system with hydrants, it is diffi cult for a depart-ment to achieve a rating lower than a 6.) Burn permits and information on open burning can be obtained from local fi re stations. The Stokesdale Fire Department also has an auxiliary that provides support to fi refi ghters during a fi re or other emergency. Additionally, the Ladies

Auxiliary sells refl ective address markers, which enables emergency responders to see house numbers clearly in an emer-gency situation. The markers, which can be mounted vertically or horizontally, are $15 each and can be purchased at the fi re department. For more info, call 643-0790.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT(For more info on the Sheriff’s Depart-ment, see page 29.)

The Town of Stokesdale contracts with the Guilford County Sheriff’s De-partment for its own 40-hour-per-week deputy.

Stokesdale residents only: (non-emergency only) E-mail Deputy Scott Casey at [email protected].

DID YOU KNOW?Stokesdale is the only

town in northwest Guilford County to employ its own

full-time deputy.

EMERGENCY SHELTERS Arrangements are in place throughout Guilford County for numerous emergen-cy shelters, but locations are not made public until there is an emergency. An emergency shelter has been es-tablished in Stokesdale at Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola Street, and if needed, at the Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road.

Before going to a shelter, please verify that it is open by dialing the American Red Cross at 333-2111.

(For more info on Emergency Services, see page 23, 28-29.)

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GIVE/GET ASSISTANCE

Camp Carefree275 Carefree LaneStokesdale, NC 27357427-0966www.campcarefree.org Camp Carefree, founded in 1986, provides a free, one-week camping experience for youngsters from North Carolina and neighboring states with specifi c health problems and disabili-ties. The program also offers camps for siblings of ill or disabled children and for children with a seriously ill or dis-abled parent. Camp Carefree also hosts weekend retreats for organizations such as the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Hospice, Cub Scouts and church youth groups.

Good Samaritan MinistriesP.O. Box 208, Stokesdale, NC 27357www.stokesdalegsm.org

Good Samaritan Ministries, an ecu-menical Christian outreach ministry of Stokesdale-area churches, provides as-sistance with heating and electric bills and food to needy families in the area. It also sponsors an angel tree, which provides Christmas presents for those less fortunate. A food pantry and clothing closet operated by Good Samaritan Ministries is open to the public from 9 to 11 a.m. on the last Saturday of every month at Stokesdale Business Center, 8500 Ellis-boro Road. For info, call 643-4850. Participating churches include Bethel United Methodist Church (643-0509), Church of the Living God (643-4594), Crossroads Community Church (510-0837), Flat Rock United Methodist Church (643-0306), Gideon Grove United Methodist Church (643-1006), Mount Carmel United Methodist Church (793-7284), Mount Zion United Methodist Church (548-4455),

Oak Springs Missionary Baptist Church (643-5617), Stokesdale Christian Church (643-3111) and Stokesdale United Methodist Church (643-4850).

Malachi Boys’ Home/School6321 U.S. 158, Summerfi eld(Mailing address: P.O. Box 510, Stokesdale, NC 27357)643-7464www.oaklevelbaptistchurch.org (select Malachi Boys’ Home) A ministry of Oak Level Baptist Church, the home’s mission is to teach Christian values and love of God to boys in grades 7-12 in need of a home.

LIBRARY

Stokesdale LibraryLocated in Stokesdale Town Hall8325 Angel Pardue Road

9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday The Stokesdale Library features books, audio and videotapes and computers for public use. The li-brary opened in April 2013, is run by volunteers, and presently operates during town hall hours; plans are to offer additional programs this year such as a Children’s Story Hour. For more info, contact Frank Bruno at [email protected] or 337-8473.

PARKS & RECREATION

ATHLETIC FIELDS/PARKSStokesdale Ball Park8401 Capri Drive Stokesdale Parks and Recreation coordinates baseball/softball and soccer programs at its fi elds in Stokes-dale and at the Stokesdale Town Park. For more info, call 549-3936 or visit www.stokesdaleparks.com.

Stokesdale Town Park at Martin’s Meadow8329 Angel Pardue Road, Stokesdale

This 25-acre park was developed by the Town of Stokesdale and is located behind the town hall. The park has two multipurpose fi elds, a disc golf course, playground, walking trail, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits and sand volleyball courts. For more info, contact [email protected] or call the town hall at 643-4011.

(For more info on northwest-area Parks & Recreation, see pgs. 6, 12-13, 24, 34-36.)

LAKES

Belews Lake/Carolina Marina548 Shelton Road, Stokesdale

Lake access is available at the Piney Bluff Access Area on N.C. 65 and the Pine Hall Access Area on Pine Hall Road. Boating access is also available at the privately-owned Humphries Ridge Marina and Campground and Carolina Marina. For more info, call 427-0498 or visit www.carolinamarina.com.

MEMORIALSStokesdale Veterans Monument6826 U.S. 158, Stokesdale Located at Vulcan Materials Com-pany, the monument is the site of a special program each Veterans Day. A community walking track is also located at the site. For more info, call Barbara Marshall at 643-5979.

DID YOU KNOW?Stokesdale was originally

established as “Green Pond” in the 1860s

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DID YOU KNOW?The fi rst train depot in

Stokesdale burned in 1908 and was replaced. The second depot was sold and moved to Madison in 1977, with the owner

converting it into a house.

POST OFFICE

8210 U.S. 158, downtown StokesdaleZIP Code 27357 Postmaster, Amanda ParkerHours: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2-4:30 p.m. M-F and 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday(800) 275-8777 orwww.usps.com

SCHOOLS (PUBLIC)

(For info on Stokesdale/northwest-area Public Schools, see page 36-37.)

SENIOR PROGRAMS

(For info on Stokesdale/northwest-area Senior Programs, see page 37.)

SUPPORT GROUPS

AA and Al-Anon (NW area) Stokesdale Christian Church, 8607 Stokesdale St., holds weekly AA meet-ings at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. For info, contact Dean Peterson at 392-6676.

(For more info on Support Groups, see pages 13, 25, and 37.)

UTILITIES

TRASH PICKUP/RECYCLINGRepublic Services (Summerfi eld, Stokesdale)299-0815 or www.republicservices.comCall for white goods and leaf pickup

WATERAqua N.C. (for community well system users only)www.aquaamerica.comFor info or water emergencies, call (877) 987-2782.

Stokesdale Water System(Residents on municipal water only) For info or billing questions, call Stokesdale Town Hall at 643-4011. To get water turned on, Stokesdale residents who are eligible to receive town water must go to the town hall Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For water emergencies, call 643-4011 or after hours, call 601-2180, 317-5938, or 342-4748 and leave a message.

YARD DEBRIS Pearman Quarry LCID (7612 Pearman Quarry Rd., Stokesdale, phone 602-5820)

MLCID for Benjamin Brame (8735 Warner Road, Stokesdale, phone 420-0003)

(For other utilities including Cable/Inter-net/Phone, Electric, Gas and Scrap Tire/White Goods, and Recycling/E-cycling, see pages 35 and 38.)

VOTING / ELECTIONS

GC Board of Elections All elections are administered by the Guilford County Board of Elections. You may register to vote after being a

resident of your county for at least 30 days. Voter registration forms may be obtained from the local town halls or at the county Board of Elections offi ces. In Stokesdale, the polling site is located at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. In addition, Early Voting sites are sometimes open. There are 3,664 registered voters liv-ing within the Stokesdale town limits; as of October 2013, a total of 893 were registered as Democrats; 1,729 as Republicans and 10 as Libertarian. An additional 1,032 did not indicate a party preference when they registered. For other voting/election info, call the Board of Elections at 641-3836 or visit www.co.guilford.nc.us/elections_cms/

(For more voter info, see page 32.)

YOUTH RECREATION

ATHLETICSStokesdale American Youth Football AssociationDavid Homol, 455-1808 or [email protected] The SAYFA Association offers football and cheerleading through the Rocking-ham County Youth Football League.

Stokesdale Parks and RecreationJoe Dixon, presidentcontact@stokesdaleparksandrec.comwww.stokesdaleparksandrec.com Stokesdale Parks and Recreation offers youth basketball, soccer, base-ball, softball and cheerleading. The organization owns the Stokesdale Ball Park; basketball games are played in the Stokesdale Elementary School gym.

(For more info on northwest-area Youth Recreation/Civic Groups, see pages 13, 25 and 38)

SUMMERFIELD

AT A GLANCESummerfield came to the national

forefront after being included in Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live” article in

August 2013. The town was ranked No. 13 in the Top 20 towns in the country for “least crowded places to live” (398 residents per

square mile) and was recognized for its low property taxes, homes on large tracts of land, proximity to downtown Greensboro and an international airport, efforts to increase trails and recreational opportunities and “bigger, better highways under construction to alleviate traffic.”

Summerfield encompasses almost 27 square miles and has about 10,500 residents, making it the third largest municipality in Guilford County in size and population (eclipsed only by the cities of Greensboro and High Point).

Though it has been a community since the 1700s, Summerfield didn’t incorporate until 1996. A few years after incorporation, the owner of the historic Brittain Building, located at the corner of Oak Ridge and Summerfield roads, donated the build-ing to the town. Many community volunteers and businesses came together to restore the building for a town hall which now houses a museum, conference room and office space for staff.

Construction on the widening of a 13.2-mile stretch of US 220, beginning just outside of Summerfield in Rockingham County to Horse Pen Creek Road in Greensboro, will take the highway from two lanes to four lanes with a median. The project is sched-uled for completion in December 2016.

Construction on a portion of I-73 through Summerfield is scheduled to get underway in 2014 and take about three years to complete.

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RACE White ........................................89.9% Black ...........................................4.4% Hispanic or Latino ...........................4.3% Asian ...........................................2.2% Two or more races ..........................1.5%

AGE Under 20 ....................................29.9% 20 - 29 ........................................6.2% 30 - 39 ........................................8.0% 40 - 49 ......................................22.9% 50 - 59 ......................................17.0% 60 and over ................................16.0%Median age is 42.3 years


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Size: 26.56 square miles

Tax rate: 3.5¢ per $100 of property value (town); 77¢ per $100(county), 9.6¢ per $100 (fi redepartment)

TOWN COMMITTEESZoning BoardBoard of AdjustmentHistoricalPublic SafetyFinanceFounders’ DayTrails and Open Space

The Summerfi eld Town Council is composed of fi ve regular council members and a mayor. Regular council members serve four-year terms and vote on all issues that come before the council. The mayor is elected directly by the citi-zens to a two-year term and only votes in cases of a tie.

Council meetings are held thesecond Tuesday of each monthat 6:30 p.m. at the Summerfi eldCommunity Center.

For more information, visitwww.summerfi eldgov.com.

TOWN HALL4117 Oak Ridge RoadP.O. Box 970Summerfi eld, NC 27358(336) 643-8655

Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Tim Sessomsmayor(336) 803-0322tsessoms@summerfi eldgov.com

Dena Barnesmayor pro-tem(336) 643-5972dbarnes@summerfi eldgov.com

Scott Whitakertown managerswhitaker@summerfi eldgov.com

Valarie Halvorsentown clerkclerk@summerfi eldgov.com

Alicia Flowers(336) 643-6756afl owers@summerfi eldgov.com

Elizabeth McClellan(336) 337-2600emcclellan@summerfi eldgov.com

Dianne Laughlin(336) 643-6414dlaughlin@summerfi eldgov.com

Mike Adams(336) 707-5114madams@summerfi eldgov.com


2nd Tues. each month Town Council meeting

4th Tues. each month Summerfield United Methodist food pantry

March 9 Daylight Savings Time begins

May 16-17 Summerfield Founders’ Day

June 10 Last Day of School (tentative)

Aug. 25 First Day of School

early- to mid-Nov. Summerfield Fire Dept Brunswick Stew

Nov. 2 Daylight Savings Time ends

Nov. 4 Election Day

Nov. 8 or 9 Veterans Memorial ceremony

Nov. 22 Community Christmas tree lighting

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WHAT’S NEW IN TOWNBUDGET The town council entered into

an agreement on Dec. 3, 2013 to purchase a .35-acre tract of land located diagonally across the street from the town hall, along with a 15.66-acre tract bordered by U.S. 220 on the east and Summerfi eld Road on the west; the fi nal sale is pending satisfac-tory results of environmental and structural assessments. On the small tract of land is the former Gordon Hardware building, which some say dates back to 1867; the historic building has been unoc-cupied for the last several years, and the town hopes to restore it for additional administrative and meeting space. Plans for the 15.66 acres have not been fi nalized.

The Summerfi eld Charter Acad-emy, a tuition-free public charter school run by National Heritage Academies, opened to K-5th grade students in August 2013. The school has a maximum capacity of 735 students and plans to add one grade per year until it serves K-8th grade students. SCA is located at 5303 U.S. 220 North.

After forming the Guilford County District 1 Sheriff’s Offi ce, which serves northwest Guilford County, the sheriff’s department leased space at three locations before constructing its own building at 7504 Summerfi eld Road. Located across from Summerfi eld Elemen-tary School, the new District 1 offi ce building was completed in November 2013 and funded with drug forfeiture money.

Tim Sessoms was sworn in as the mayor of Summerfi eld on Dec. 10, 2013; mayors in Sum-merfi eld serve two-year terms.

Sessoms and his wife have six biological children and another child who is like a member of the family; the Sessoms family has lived in Summerfi eld since 1999. Sessoms was the music director at several churches before founding ComputerNet Resource Group, a full-service IT staffi ng company, in 1994.

Political newcomer Mike Adams was elected to a four-year council term and sworn into offi ce on Dec. 10, 2013. Adams holds a degree in biology and a minor in chemistry, and is the marketing and business development man-ager for Rotam North America. He is married and has six children.

Because of the strong interest citizens have expressed in trails, sidewalks, bikeways and open space, as detailed in the town’s comprehensive plan, the town council formed a Trails and Open Space committee in July 2013. The committee of nine volunteers has the responsibility to “advise, recommend, and help shape trails and open space outcomes” within the town.

In one of the more contentious decisions the town council made last year, it approved (with a 3-2 vote) a rezoning request for a 34+-acre tract of land bordering N.C. 150 and Deboe Road. The land adjoins a 45-acre tract that had been zoned for commercial use several years ago, but never developed. Local developer David Couch, owner of Blue Ridge Companies, plans to develop the combined 80 acres as a shopping center to accommodate retail and medical offi ces.

TOWN FISCAL YEARJuly 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014

REVENUES

Property taxes................ $458,600(3.5¢ per $100 property value)

Sales tax .........................$107,000

ABC/beer andwine taxes ..................... $115,000

Franchise/excise taxes .....$397,000

Investment earnings ........ $18,000

Planning fees,donations, programrevenue, etc. .................... $46,950

Transfer fromFund Balance ...............$1,026,839

Total revenues .............$2,169,389

EXPENDITURES

Governing body ............... $43,650

Administration .............. $295,950(includes personnel, operating expenses, services, etc.)

Finance ........................... $79,864(includes personnel, services)

Professional services ........ $65,000

Planning services ........... $139,650

Elections ...........................$9,000

Public property/buildings ....................... $876,200

Community resources .... $575,475(includes parks and recreation department, committees, etc.)

Community services ........ $79,050

Community planning .........$5,550

Total expenditures .......$2,169,389

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Members of Northwest Guilford VFW Post 7999 are regular participants in local events, such as the Summerfi eld Founders Day Parade and the Stokes-dale Holiday Parade. The post’s honor guard also provides military rites at the funerals of deceased veterans. The post was responsible for erecting a permanent veterans monument beside Summerfi eld Community Center. VFW Post 7999 meets the third Tues-day of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Summerfi eld Community Center, 5404 Centerfi eld Road in Summerfi eld. For info, call Roy Lee at 707-2451, Bob White at 643-3943, email [email protected], or visit www.vfw7999.blogspot.com

(For more info on Civic/Service Groups, see pages 11, 17, and 27)

DID YOU KNOW?The northwest area boasts

several of the county’s “champion” trees (most

signifi cant of their species), including black oak (located on Summerfi eld Road in Sum-

merfi eld), red maple (Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge), sassafras (Knight Village

Circle, Stokesdale), slippery elm (Summerfi eld Road,

Summerfi eld) and turkey oak (Deboe Road, Summerfi eld).

EMERGENCY SERVICES


FIRE DEPARTMENTFull-time paid and volunteer fi refi ghters

Chris Johnson, chiefcjohnson@

www.summerfi eldfi re.com

Station 9 – 643-43417400 Summerfi eld Road

Station 29 – 643-59501800 Scalesville Road

Station 39 – 643-22536214 Lake Brandt Road, Summerfi eld

ISO Rating: 6 (Awarded by the Insurance Service Offi ce, an ISO rating analyzes a department’s fi refi ghting abilities and assigns a numerical rating from 1 to 10, with 1 being the best. These ratings are used by insurance companies to calculate fi re insurance premiums. Without municipal water systems with hydrants, it is diffi cult for a department to achieve a rating lower than a 6.) Burn permits and information on open burning can be obtained from local fi re stations. The Summerfi eld Fire Department also has an auxiliary that provides sup-port to fi refi ghters during a fi re or other emergency. For contact info, call the fi re department.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTwww.guilfordcountysheriff.com

District 1 offi ceCapt. Yousef Sansourdistrict commander7506 Summerfi eld Road, Summerfi eld641-2300Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

(For more info on the Sheriff’s Depart-ment, see page 29.)

EMERGENCY SHELTERS Arrangements are in place throughout Guilford County for numerous emer-gency shelters, but locations are not confi rmed until there is an emergency.

Emergency shelters have been estab-lished in the town of Summerfi eld*(at either Summerfi eld United Meth-odist Church, 2334 Scalesville Road, or Center United Methodist Church, 6142 Lake Brandt Road).

*Before going to a shelter, please verify that it is open by calling the American Red Cross at 333-2111.

(For more info on Emergency Services, see page 17 and 29.)

GIVE/GET ASSISTANCE

Tabitha MinistryP.O. Box 514, Summerfi eld, NC 27358643-9484www.tabithaministry.com

Tabitha Ministry is a faith-based ministry that operates Tabitha House and Tabitha’s Closet. Tabitha House is a residential home that provides skills training, counseling and a stable envi-ronment for women coming from abu-sive situations, addictions and prison. Tabitha’s Closet (4547-B U.S. 220 North, Summerfi eld) is a thrift store that provides fi nancial support for the ministry and employment for some of its participants. Tabitha’s Closet is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. New this year is Tabitha’s Boutique, which offers name brand items (formal wear, business wear, bridal wear, etc.)

(For more info on organizations where you can Get/Give assistance, see pages 12, 18, 30-31.)

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MISCELLANEOUS

ABC Store4548 U.S. 220 North, Summerfi eld (in the Food Lion/Renaissance Shop-ping Center)643-3910Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., M-F 9 a.m.-9 p.m. SAT

Summerfi eld Community Center 5404 Centerfi eld Road, Summerfi eld The community center was built through the cooperation and fund-raising efforts of several Summerfi eld organizations, including the Grange, Civitans, Garden Club and VFW. The building can be rented for meetings, parties and private functions. To reserve or for more info, contact Kent Dowdy at 944-4212, [email protected].

PARKS & RECREATION

ATHLETIC FIELDS/PARKSSummerfi eld Athletic Park5200 U.S. 220 North, Summerfi eld

This 29-acre athletic facility opened in 2010. The park has three baseball/softball fi elds, a multipurpose fi eld, rest-room/concession stand, playground and paved parking. Several youth sports or-ganizations have rental agreements with the town. For more info, contact the town hall at 643-8655 or Jeff Goard, jgoard@summerfi eldgov.com.

Summerfi eld Community Park Located behind the Summerfi eld Community Center, 5404 Centerfi eld Road This 50-acre passive recreation park includes amenities such as paved

Summerfi eld’s town hall building was originally built for use as a general store by H.C. Brittain in 1872. The building was donated to the town and was renovated with the help of volunteers and local businesses.

walking trails, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic shelters, stocked pond, fi shing pier, an amphitheater and paved park-ing. (A valid fi shing license is required for fi shing.)

Opportunities are available to dedi-cate a tree, garden, bench or other item as a lasting memorial to a loved one. Park facilities can be rented for gath-erings and events. For more informa-tion and rates, contact the town hall at 643-8655 or Jeff Goard, jgoard@summerfi eldgov.com.

MEMORIALSVeterans Memorial Northwest Guilford VFW Post 7999 has constructed a veterans memorial beside the Summerfi eld Community Center, 5404 Centerfi eld Road. Pro-ceeds from the sale of engraved brick pavers to honor veterans will be applied to future features at the memorial. For more info, call Roy Lee at 707-2451, email [email protected], or visit www.vfw7999.blogspot.com.

(For more info on Parks & Recreation, see pages 12-13, 18, 6, and 32-34.)

POST OFFICE

7412 Summerfi eld RoadZIP Code 27358 Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Fridaywww.usps.com or (800) 275-8777

SCHOOLS (PUBLIC)

(For info on northwest-area Public Schools, see pages 36-37.)

DID YOU KNOW?

You can take a virtual tour of the Summerfi eld Com-munity Park and the Sum-merfi eld Athletic Park on the town website (www.summerfi eldgov.com) as well as fi nd out how to

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SENIOR PROGRAMS

(For info on northwest-area Senior Programs, see page 37.)

SUPPORT GROUP

AA and Al-Anon (In the northwest area) AA and Al-Anon meetings are held at Community Lutheran Church, 4960 U.S. 220 North, Summerfi eld, on Mondays at 8 p.m. Call 643-7667 for more info.

(For more info on northwest-area Sup-port Groups, see pages 13, 19 and 37.)

UTILITIES

TRASH PICKUP/RECYCLINGRepublic Services (Summerfi eld, Stokesdale)299-0815 or www.republicservices.comCall for white goods and leaf pickup

YARD DEBRIS Pearman Quarry LCID (7612 Pearman Quarry Rd., Stokesdale, phone 602-5820)

MLCID for Benjamin Brame (8735 Warner Road, Stokesdale, phone 420-0003)

(For other utilities including Cable/Internet/Phone, Electric, Gas and Scrap Tire/White Goods, and Recycling/E-cycling, see pages 35 and 38.

VOTING / ELECTIONS

Guilford County Board of Elections www.co.guilford.nc.us/elections_cms

All elections are administered by the county Board of Elections.

You may register to vote after being a resident of your county for at least 30 days. Voter registration forms may be obtained from the local town halls or at the county Board of Elections offi ces. In Summerfi eld, polling sites are located at Summerfi eld Community Center, 5404 Centerfi eld Road (SF1); First Baptist Church, 2300 Scalesville Road (SF2); Morehead United Method-ist Church, 3214 Horsepen Creek Road (SF3); Pleasant Ridge Christian Church, 2049 Pleasant Ridge Road (SF4); and Center United Methodist Church, 6142 Lake Brandt Road (NCGR1). In addition, Early Voting sites are sometimes open.

There are 7,686 registered voters living within the Summerfi eld town limits. As of October 2013,a total of 1,834 of them were registered as Democrats, 3,758 as Republicans and 30 as Libertarian. An additional 2,064 did not indicate a party preference when they registered. To learn where to vote or for other voting/election info, call the Board of Elections at 641-3836 or visit www.co.guilford.nc.us/elections_cms/,

For more voter information for Guilford County, see page 32.

YOUTH RECREATION / CIVIC GROUPS

RECREATIONSummerfi eld Recreation AssociationLynne DeVaney, [email protected] eldrec.org The Summerfi eld Recreation Associ-ation is a nonprofi t, volunteer organi-zation. It offers year-round, organized youth sports programs, including spring, fall and winter basketball for ages 5-18, cheerleading, spring and fall baseball for ages 4-12 and softball for girls ages 7-18. Games and practices are held at various locations, including Summerfi eld Elementary School and the Summerfi eld Athletic Park.

Northern Guilford Youth FootballRon Lenard, [email protected] Northern Guilford Youth Football is part of the Rockingham County Youth Football League and offers fl ag and tackle football and cheerleading for ages 5-12.

The Summerfi eld Athletic Park is located on 29 acres and has three baseball/softball fi elds, a multipurpose fi eld, restroom/concession stand, playground and paved parking.

27.....business associations

27.....civic/misc. groups

28.....elected offi cials

28.....emergency services

29.....entertainment/educational

30.....give/get assistance

31.....libraries

31.....miscellaneous

32.....nc dept. of motor vehicles

32.....parks & recreation

34.....pet/animal services

35...recycling/e-cycling

36.....schools (public)

37....senior programs

37.....support groups

38.....transportation

38.....utilities

38.....youth rec/civic groups

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[email protected] or [email protected], fi nd the group on Facebook or visit www.greensboronewcomersclub.com.

DID YOU KNOW?In January, this area’s cold-est days average a high of 46˚ and a low of 26˚. The hottest days, which are in

July, average a high of 88˚ and a low of 69˚.

Kiwanis Club The Kiwanis Club of Northwest Guilford is a member of Kiwanis Inter-national, whose motto is “Serving the children of the world.” The club honors local students with its monthly Terrifi c Kids recognition program, supports local organizations such as Camp Care-free and is involved in many communi-ty activities, such as the Glenwood Free Tutoring Program for underprivileged children. Meetings are held the fi rst and third Tuesday of the month at noon at Bill’s Pizza, 1431 N.C. 68 North, Oak Ridge. For more info, contact Mark Masters at 260-1970.

Marine Corps League Detachment 1314 The Marine Corps League Detachment 1314 meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Moose Lodge No. 1816, 8430 South-ard Road in Stokesdale. Marine Corps League members promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy and provide aid to all Marines and former Marines and their widows and orphans. For more info, email [email protected], or call Chat Brews-ter, commandant, at 669-9432 or Joe Vodenichar at 455-1394.

Sportsman’s Wildlife Club The mission of the Sportsman’s Wild-life Club, which was established in 1951, is to preserve natural wildlife resources and promote responsible hunting and fi shing. Meetings are held on a 30-acre property that includes a 12-acre lake for fi shing, and take place on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse at the end of Winfree Road in Summerfi eld. For info, call Freddie Marshall at 339-3147.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Members of Northwest Guilford VFW Post 7999 are regular participants in local events, such as the Summerfi eld Founders Day Parade and the Stokesdale Holiday Parade. The post’s honor guard also provides military rites at the funer-als of deceased veterans. The post was responsible for erecting a permanent veterans monument beside Summerfi eld Community Center. VFW Post 7999 meets the third Tues-day of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Summerfi eld Community Center, 5404 Centerfi eld Road in Summerfi eld. For info, call Roy Lee at 707-2451, Bob White at 643-3943, email [email protected], or visit www.vfw7999.blogspot.com.

(For more info on Civic/Miscellaneous Groups, see pages 11, 17 and 23.)

DID YOU KNOW?You can register to vote at any of the local town halls, at the driver’s license offi ce (when you are applying for

or renewing a driver’s license) and at public libraries.


Better Business Bureau529 College Road, Suite GGreensboro, NC 27410852-4240www.greensborobbb.org

(For more info on Business Associations in northwest Guilford County, see pages 11 and 17.)

CIVIC/MISCELLANEOUS GROUPS

Greater Greensboro Republican Women’s Club GGRWC is an organization of women who work to impact important issues by reaching out to legislators and the community. Meetings, which include issue-based speakers, legislative updates and optional lunch, are held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Starmount Forest Country Club, One Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro. For more info, visit www.ggrwc.org.

Greensboro Airport Rotary Club The Greensboro Airport Rotary Club meets every Tuesday from 7 to 8 a.m. at The Cardinal Golf & Country Club, 5400 Cardinal Way in Greensboro. A member of Rotary International, whose motto is “Service above self,” the club is devoted to serving the community and the world. For more info, call Cory Newton at 253-5353 or visit www.facebook.com/greensboroairportrotary.

Greensboro Newcomers Club The purpose of the Greensboro New-comers Club is to welcome new residents to the area, to acquaint them with the community and enable them to meet others. For more info, contact Denise Templeton, president, at Continued on next page

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ELECTED OFFICIALS

(U.S./N.C. Senate and House)

U.S. SENATEKay Hagan (D)521 Dirksen Senate Offi ce Bldg.Washington, DC 20510(202) 224-6342 Email: [email protected]: hagan.senate.gov

Greensboro offi ce701 Green Valley Road, Ste. 201Greensboro, NC 27408333-5311 Current six-year term expires 2015

Richard Burr (R)217 Russell Senate Offi ce Bldg.Washington, DC 20510(202) 224-3154 Website: burr.senate.gov

Winston-Salem offi ce2000 W. First Street, Ste. 508Winston-Salem, NC 27104631-5125Current six-year term expires 2017

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHoward Coble (R), 6th District(Includes northwest Guilford County)2188 Rayburn Offi ce Bldg.Washington, DC 20515-3306(202) 225-3065 Website: coble.house.gov

Greensboro offi ce2102 N. Elm Street, Ste. BGreensboro, NC 27408(P.O. Box 1177, Greensboro 27402)333-5005 Current two-year term expires 2015

N.C. SENATEPhilip E. (Phil) Berger (R), 26th District (Includes northwest Guilford County)16 W. Jones Street, Room 2008Raleigh, NC 27601-2808(919) 733-5708

(P.O. Box 1309, Eden 27289)[email protected] two-year term expires 2015

N.C. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJohn M. Blust (R), 62nd District (Includes northwest Guilford County)16 W. Jones Street, Room 2208Raleigh, NC 27601-1096(919) 733-5781

(P.O. Box 8146, Greensboro 27419)274-4658, ext. [email protected] two-year term expires 2015

GUILFORD COUNTYCourthouse 301 W. Market Street, Greensborowww.co.guilford.nc.usCounty Commissioners641-3351 or http://countyweb.co.guilford.nc.us, click on Government & Departments, then select Board of Commissioners

Guilford County has nine commission-ers (eight district and one at-large) who are elected for four-year terms. The chair-man is chosen by the board members. Commissioners oversee the various county departments and adopt the annual budget, which sets the tax rate.

For the 2013-14 fi scal year, county residents are taxed 77 cents per $100 of assessed property value.

Chairman Bill Bencini (R), District [email protected] (offi ce)885-9420 (home)Elected commissioner in 2010. Current four-year term expires 2014.

Linda Shaw (R), District 3 (includes northwest Guilford County)[email protected] commissioner in 1998,2002, 2006 and 2010. Currentfour-year term expires 2014.

Kay Cashion (D), At Large273-2820 (offi ce)274-6272 (home)[email protected] commissioner in2004, elected in 2006 and2010. Current four-year termexpires in 2014.

Jeff Phillips (R), District 5(includes part of Summerfi eld)337-2955 (cell)[email protected] commissioner in2012. Current four-year termexpires 2016.

EMERGENCY SERVICES


FIRE DEPARTMENTS(For info on fi re departments in Oak Ridge, Colfax, Stokesdale and Summer-fi eld, see pages 6. 11, 17, and 23.)

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SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTBJ Barnes, Sheriff400 W. Washington Street,Greensboro641-3694 (sheriff’s offi ce)641-3355 (duty sergeant,manned 24/7)www.guilfordcountysheriff.com

For info on sexual offenders, incident reports, missing persons, unsolved crimes, inmate search, crime alerts and submitting a tip, visit the sheriff’s department website and select the tabs on the right side of the home page. For info on handgun or concealed weapons permits, click on Concealed Carry per-mit near the middle of the home page. The county sheriff’s department is divided into three districts; northwest Guilford County lies in District 1.

District 1 offi ceCapt. Yousef Sansour, district commander7506 Summerfi eld Road, Summerfi eld641-2300Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

DID YOU KNOW?Money for the new

District 1 sheriff’s department offi ce building in Summer-

fi eld, which was completed in November 2013, came from

forfeited drug money.

OTHER EMERGENCY CONTACTS

EMERGENCY MEDICAL

Kernersville Medical Center1750 Kernersville Medical Pkwy.Kernersvillewww.kernersvillemc.org564-4000

MedCenter High Point2630 Willard Dairy Road, High Pointwww.medcenterhighpoint.com884-3777

Moses Cone Memorial Hospital1200 N. Elm Street, Greensborowww.conehealth.comFront desk: 832-7000Emergency services: 832-8040

Wesley Long Community Hospital501 N. Elam Ave., Greensborowww.conehealth.comFront desk: 832-1000Emergency services: 832-0202

EMERGENCY SHELTERS Arrangements are in place throughout Guilford County for numerous emergen-cy shelters, but locations are not made public until there is an emergency. Before going to a shelter, verify that it is open by checking your local media or calling the American Red Cross at 333-2111. Emergency shelters have been established throughout Guilford County, including in the towns of Stokesdale and Summerfi eld.

MISCELLANEOUSAnimal Control641-5990 (Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)373-2222 (After hours)In case of emergency, dial 911

Department of Social Serviceshttp://countyweb.co.guilford.nc.us, select Government & Departments, scroll down to Departments J through Z, then select Social Services641-3000

Greensboro Urban Ministry305 W. Lee Street, Greensboro

An ecumenical outreach agency that provides emergency food and shelter, housing, clothing, a food bank and thrift store. For information, call 271-5959 or

visit the organization’s website at www.greensborourbanministry.org.

Health Departmentwww.co.guilford.nc.us/publichealth641-7777

DID YOU KNOW?You can see if our area of the state is in a drought by visiting www.ncwater.org/

Drought_Monitoring.

ENTERTAINMENT/EDUCATIONAL

Greensboro Children’s Museum220 N. Church Street, Greensboro574-2898www.gcmuseum.com

The Greensboro Children’s Museum is a hands-on, interactive play place for children ages 0-10 to learn and have fun. Visitors are allowed to touch and explore exhibits created to stimulate youngsters’ imaginations. Kids can romp and play in the construction zone, doctor/dentist offi ce, market, theater, transportation gallery, media room, creation station, learning garden and other areas.

Greensboro GrasshoppersNewBridge Bank Park, 408 Bellemeade Street, Greensboro268-BALL www.gsohoppers.com

The Greensboro Grasshoppers are a Single-A Affi liate of the Florida Marlins and are a member of the South Atlantic League.

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Greensboro Science Center 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro288-3769www.greensboroscience.org The Greensboro Science Center is ac-credited by the American Association of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition for a museum, and the As-sociation of Zoos and Aquariums. The center offers exhibits to appeal to every age. The 22,000-square-foot Caro-lina SciQuarium, which opened in June 2013, features African penguins, sharks, otters, a fi shing cat, stingrays, moray eels, an anaconda, a two-toed sloth and mata-mata turtles. The Dinosaur Gallery and Gem and Mineral Gallery are peren-nial favorites. Animal Discovery is the outdoor zoological park that features ti-gers, gibbons, wallabies, lemurs, maned wolves, anteaters and other animals. The Edward R. Zane Planetarium offers a trip to the stars, and visitors can also view the sun from the solar observatory. The OmniSphere Theater offers digital shows on a 40-foot dome screen, and traveling exhibits are often featured.

International Civil Rights Center & Museum134 S. Elm Street, Greensboro274-9199www.sitinmovement.org The International Civil Rights Center & Museum is devoted to the inter-national struggle for civil and human rights. It celebrates the nonviolent protests of the 1960 Greensboro sit-ins and is located in the former F.W. Woolworths store where the sit-ins took place.

Körner’s Folly413 S. Main Street, Kernersville996-7922www.kornersfolly.org Jule Gilmer Körner, an interior design-er, decorator and painter, began build-ing what he intended to be a show-place and temporary home in 1878.

The design caused a cousin to call the house “Jule Körner’s folly.” Körner liked the moniker and began having his house called by that title, even having it set in tile outside the front door.

The house has 22 rooms on three fl oors and seven levels. Ceiling heights range from 6 to 25 feet, and it is said that no two doorways are the same. In 1897, the upper fl oor was renovated and turned into a theater known as Cupid’s Park. It was said to have been the fi rst private little theater in America.

DID YOU KNOW?A section of the

lunch counter from the Greensboro Woolworths store where the civil rights

sit-ins took place is on display at the

Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C.

North Carolina Zoo4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro(800) 488-0444www.nczoo.org

Visitors at the North Carolina Zoo can enjoy 500 acres of exhibits constructed to resemble natural habitats. It features more than 1,100 animals and 40,000 plants located along fi ve miles of shaded pathways. Trams are also available to take visitors to exhibits.

Piedmont Environmental Center1220 Penny Road, High Point 883-8531www.highpointnc.gov/pr, select

Centers, then click on Piedmont Environ-mental Center The Piedmont Environmental Cen-ter offers 11 miles of hiking trails on a 376-acre nature preserve, which is home to deer, red fox, raccoons, hawks, owls, turtles and many birds. Qualifi ed naturalists are on hand to teach classes and answer questions. Many recycled materials were used in the construction of the main building. Classes are offered on topics such as stargazing, birding and cultivating wildfl owers, and guided outdoor hikes, kayaking/canoeing adventures and fi eld trips are available.

Winston-Salem Dash951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem714-2287winstonsalem.dash.milb.com The Winston-Salem Dash Minor League Baseball team is a Class A Ad-vanced Affi liate of the Chicago White Sox. The Dash took the fi eld in a new stadium in 2010, which is part of a mixed-use development.

GIVE/GET ASSISTANCE

Goodwill Industriesnorthwest-area locations: 3921 Battleground Ave., Greensboro Oak Ridge Commons, Oak Ridge www.triadgoodwill.org Goodwill Industries provides work opportunities for people with special employment needs. The organization accepts donations of clothing, house-wares, furniture, books, computers and accessories, which it sells in its stores. Some locations also accept televisions, cell phones and appliances.

Greensboro Urban Ministry305 W. Lee Street, Greensboro271-5959

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www.greensborourbanministry.org

Greensboro Urban Ministry is an ecu-menical outreach agency, which is support-ed by more than 200 Protestant, Catholic and Jewish congregations. The ministry provides crisis intervention and emergency services, offering food, shelter and clothing. It is dedicated to helping individuals and families break the cycles of poverty, hunger, addiction and homelessness.

DID YOU KNOW? Arrangements throughout Guilford County – including the northwest area – are in place to open emergency

shelters, but locations are not made public until shelters are needed. In the event of an emergency, call

the American Red Cross at 333-2111 to fi nd out where the closest open shelter to you is located.

Hannah’s HavenP.O. Box 14724, Greensboro656-1066www.hannahshaven.net

Hannah’s Haven is a recovery home that seeks to provide a safe and stable environment for women to establish a lifestyle free of drugs and alcohol. The Christian ministry serves women ages 18 and older who have recently completed substance abuse treatment or have under-gone medically supervised detoxifi cation.

HorseFriends of NC221 Flintrock Trail, Reidsville420-4588www.horsefriendsnc.org

HorseFriends is a Christian nonprofi t group that offers physical, emotional

and spiritual healing in a support group setting. Participants, who interact with horses using both riding and nonriding activities, include foster children, people overcoming drug addictions, children with autism and their families, women released from prison and people strug-gling with developmental disabilities or multiple sclerosis.

HorsePower Therapeutic Learning Center8001 Leabourne Road, Colfax931-1424www.horsepower.org HorsePower, a nonprofi t organization founded in 1995, provides therapeu-tic equine activities for more than 250 individuals with disabilities each year. It is a North American Riding for the Handi-capped Association center.

Salvation Army301 West Green Drive, High Point881-5400 www.salvationarmycarolinas.org The Salvation Army provides help to those in need in the way of emergency shelter, emergency and disaster relief, rehabilitation and crisis assistance. The organization accepts clothing, shoes, household goods, etc. Larger items are also accepted and pickup can be arranged by calling 881-5424 or 273-5572. The shelter, located at 1311 S. Eugene Street in Greensboro, can be reached by calling 273-5572.

Vietnam Veterans of America(800) 775-VETS or 885-4488www.clothingdonations.org Vietnam Veterans of America is a na-tional service organization that primar-ily serves the needs of veterans of the Vietnam War era. The organization ac-cepts clothing, accessories, shoes, baby items, household goods, glassware, books, toys, bicycles, small furniture, rugs, tools, small appliances, bed-ding, draperies, curtains, kitchenware,

jewelry, stereos, radios, portable TVs. Call or go on the website to schedule a pickup.

(For more info on organizations where you can Give or Get Assistance, see pages 12, 18 and 23.)

LIBRARIES

Blanche Benjamin Branch1530 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro373-7540

Central Library 219 N. Church Street, Greensboro373-2471

Kathleen Clay Edwards Branch 1420 Price Park Drive, Greensboro(off New Garden Road)373-2923

Kernersville Library130 E. Mountain Street, Kernersville703-2930

Stokesdale LibraryStokesdale Town Hall8325 Angel Pardue Road, Stokesdale643-4011

MISCELLANEOUS

FARMERS MARKETPiedmont Triad Farmers Market2914 Sandy Ridge Road, Colfax605-9157www.triadfarmersmarket.com Piedmont Triad Farmers Market is one of fi ve state farmers markets, allowing visitors to buy vegetables, fruits and ornamentals directly from farmers. Ac-tivities are offered at promotional events. The Market Shoppes, which are located indoors, a garden center and restaurant and open year-round.

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GUILFORD COUNTY DEPTS. www.countyweb.co.guilford.nc.us, select Government & Departments

Cooperative Extension: 375-5876

Health Department: 641-7777

Mental Health: 641-3630

Planning Department: 641-3334

Register of Deeds: 641-7556

Social Services: 641-3000

Tax Department: 641-3362

VOTING/ELECTIONSBoard of ElectionsOld County Courthouse, 301 W. Market Street, Greensboro641-3836High Point Courthouse, 505 E. Green Drive, High Point641-7895www.co.guilford.nc.us/elections_cms/ You may register to vote after being a resident of your county for at least 30 days. Voter registration forms may be obtained from the local town halls or at the county Board of Elections offi ces.

For voting info specifi c to the northwest Guilford County area, see pages 13, 19, 25.

N.C. DOT/DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

www.ncdot.org/dmv

DRIVER’S LICENSE BUREAUNew residents have 60 days after

establishing permanent residency to obtain a driver’s license. Applicants must appear in person at a state driver’s license offi ce and take any required tests. N.C. driver’s licenses are valid for fi ve to eight years, depending on the driver’s age.Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

at the following locations:

2391 Coliseum Blvd., Greensboro(also open Sat., 8 a.m.-noon)334-5438

2527 E. Market Street, Greensboro334-5745

810-A N. Main Street, Kernersville993-5651

ROAD KILL REMOVAL For pickup of dead animals on the road or in the right of way, contact the N.C. Department of Transportation at 668-2464 to arrange for their removal.

VEHICLE REGISTRATION New residents of North Carolina must register their vehicles within 30 days of establishing permanent residency here. Ve-hicles must also be inspected annually at an approved inspection facility. This step must be taken by new residents within 10 days of receiving a vehicle registration.

2218 Golden Gate Drive, Greensboro275-7715Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

5551 W. Market Street, Greensboro856-1510 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

For more info, visit www.ncdot.org.

PARKS & RECREATION

ATHLETIC FIELDSCarolyn S. Allen Complex/Kernodle Middle School fi elds3610 Drawbridge Parkway, Greensboro Carolyn S. Allen Complex features four tournament fi elds that can be rented for private tournaments and events. For more info, call Billy Farlow at 382-3926 or Phil Hardin at 373-2955.

GARDENSBicentennial Garden1105 Hobbs Road, Greensboro The garden, created in 1976 for the nation’s bicentennial, features a wed-ding gazebo, recirculating stream and sensory garden. For more info, visit www.greensborobeautiful.org, click on The Gardens and then select Bicen-tennial Garden, or call 373-2199.

Bog GardenHobbs and Starmount Farms roads, Greensboro This urban garden has an elevated walkway that allows views of plants and birds in a wetland setting. For more info, visit www.greensborobeautiful.org and click on Bog Garden.

Greensboro Arboretum401 Ashland Drive, Greensboro This 17-acre site features 12 per-manent plant collections and special display gardens as well as a fountain, overlook, arbor, gazebo, bridges and benches. For more info, visit www.greensborobeautiful.org, then click on Greensboro Arboretum.

Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden215 S. Main Street, Kernersville Features 15 gardens showcasing 1,300 different plants on 7 acres. Future plans call for an outdoor amphitheater, a Japanese Garden, a Children’s Learning Garden, a Mosaic Hedge consisting of evergreen and deciduous shrubs, as well as a restaurant. For more info, visit www.cienerbotanicalgarden.org or call 996-7888.

Price Park1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro The Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library is located at Price Park. The park offers walking trails, a butterfl y garden and a meadowlark sanctuary. For info, visit www.greensboro-nc.gov, then type Price Park in the search bar, or call 373-3648.

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HISTORIC PARKSDavid & Rachel Caldwell Historical Center3211 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro The Rev. David Caldwell (1725-1824) was a Presbyterian minister, a self-trained physician, and an early educator in colo-nial North Carolina. At this site in 1767, he opened an academy for young men that produced fi ve state governors. For more info, call 373-3681 or visit www.greensborohistory.org.

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro Site of the historic Revolutionary War Battle of Guilford Courthouse, the park is operated by the National Parks Service. Created in 1917, it was the fi rst Revolutionary War battlefi eld in the United States protected by the federal government. It includes a statue of Gen. Nathanael Greene, for whom Greensboro was named, and exhibits in the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Visitor Center. For more info, visit www.nps.gov/guco, or call 288-1776.

LAKESLake Higgins Marina4235 Hamburg Mill Road, Summerfi eld One of Greensboro’s three watershed parks, Lake Higgins Marina offers tradi-tional outdoor activities including fi shing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and picnicking opportunities. The lake, as well as nearby Lake Brandt, is stocked with largemouth bass, Bodie bass (hybrid), crappie, catfi sh and sunfi sh. Rowboats, kayaks and canoes can be rented daily. Fishing and hunting licenses can be purchased at the park, and instructional classes in archery are offered along with environmental and educational programs. For more info, call 373-3739 or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov and type Lake Higgins Marina in the search bar.

Belews Lake/ Carolina Marina548 Shelton Road, Stokesdale Belews Lake was built to provide cool-ing water for the Belews Creek Steam Sta-tion. Lake access provided by Duke Energy is available at the Piney Bluff Access Area on N.C. 65 and the Pine Hall Access Area on Pine Hall Road. Boating access is also available at the privately-owned Humphries Ridge Marina and Camp-ground and Carolina Marina. Carolina Marina offers individual boat slips, boat storage, R.V. campsites, cottage rental, pontoon boat rental, a store with gas sales and the Lakeside Grill (during peak season). For more info, call 427-0498 or visit www.carolinamarina.com,

DID YOU KNOW?Belews Lake was

completed in 1973 and has a surface area of 3,863 acres with 88

miles of shoreline. It was built to provide cooling water for Duke Energy’s largest coal-fi red station.

PARKSBur-Mil Park5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro Bur-Mil Park offers a par-3 golf course and driving range, tennis courts, hiking and biking trails, picnic shelters and a meetings and events center that can be rented. The family aquatic center has a pool, interactive water features and tot slides, and the Frank Sharpe Jr. Wildlife Education Center educates the public about wildlife and natural resources. For general info, call 641-2020 or visit www.burmilpark.org.

Center City Park200 N. Elm Street, Greensboro The 1.9-acre park opened in 2006 in the heart of downtown Greensboro. Its main entrance is at the corner of North Elm Street and West Friendly Ave. For more info, call 379-0821 or visit www.centercitypark.org.

Country Park3905 Nathanael Greene Drive, Greensboro Greensboro’s oldest park provides nature, hiking/biking trails, playgrounds, fi shing and picnic shelters. It is home to the Guilford County Veterans Memo-rial and the BarkPark, a 6-acre, off-leash park for dogs. For more info, visit www.greensboro-nc.gov and type Country Park in the search bar. or call 373-3648.

Haw River State Park339 Conference Center Drive (off Spearman Road), Browns Summit Haw River State Park/Summit Environ-mental Education Center is situated on nearly 1,200 acres. Overnight lodging is available, as is space for meetings, retreats or workshops. The park has a pool, gymnasium, lake and amphithe-ater. Extensive trails are located on the property, and visitors also can canoe, fi sh, play disc golf and tennis, and at-tempt a low ropes challenge course. For more info, call 342-6163, visit www.ncparks.gov and select Haw River under Find a Park, or e-mail [email protected].

Triad Park 9652 W. Market St., Colfax This 426-acre park straddles Guilford and Forsyth counties. Amenities include trails, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, sand volleyball courts, softball and soccer fi elds, a stocked pond and picnic shel-ters. A 5,000-square-foot building can be rented for meetings and parties. Con-struction on the $5 million Carolina Field of Honor, one of the largest memorials

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dedicated to veterans on the East Coast, is slated to be completed in 2014 at Triad Park. For more info, call 703-2500 or visit www.forsyth.cc/Parks/Triad.

Watershed trails Greensboro’s 42 miles of watershed trails surround the city’s municipal reservoirs. For more info, call 373-3816 or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov and type Watershed Parks in the search bar.

(For more info on Parks & Recreation, see pages 6, 12, 18, and 24.)

PET/ANIMAL SERVICES

Guilford County Animal Control641-5990; After hours or in case of emergency, dial 911www.co.guilford.nc.us/gheh_cms and click on Animal Control.

Guilford County Animal Shelter4525 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro297-5020www.adoptshelterpets.orgE-mail: [email protected] In addition to cats and dogs, “pocket pets” such as small rodents, birds, rep-tiles and ferrets as well as surrendered livestock often are available for adop-tion. Animals that have been picked up by Guilford County Animal Control are taken to the animal shelter.

EMERGENCY SERVICESAfter Hours Veterinary Clinic5505 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro851-1990www.ahvec.com In addition to domestic animals, the clinic treats injured wildlife; those that can be saved are placed with licensed wildlife rehabilitators.

Carolina Veterinary Specialists501 Nicholas Road, Greensboro632-0605www.carolinavet.com

Happy Tails Emergency Clinic2936 Battleground Ave., Greensboro288-2688www.happytailservet.com

Emergency veterinary clinic that treats dogs, cats, birds, pocket pets and some reptiles. Also treats injured wildlife and places them with licensed wildlife reha-bilitators.

LOCAL ANIMAL RESCUESAnimal Rescue & Foster Program P.O. Box 77393, Greensboro574-9600www.arfpnc.comE-mail: [email protected] The program provides foster homes and medical care to abandoned puppies and kittens until permanent homes can be found.

Feral Cat Assistance Program P.O. Box 29112, Greensboro378-0878www.feralcatassistance.orgE-mail: Contact form on website The program’s services include a monthly Feral Cat Spay Day (spaying and neutering clinic), assistance with managing feral cat populations, rescu-ing and fostering kittens born to feral cats, adoption fairs and rabies clinics.

Greyhound Friends of N.C.2908 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge643-0233www.greyhoundfriends.comE-mail: [email protected] The group fi nds homes for rescued racing dogs. An open house is held every December.

Humane Society of the Piedmont4527 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro299-3060www.hspiedmont.orgE-mail: [email protected]

The Humane Society offers educa-tional programs and low-cost spay/neuter services.

DID YOU KNOW?Guilford County changed

its animal control ordinance in

December 2013 to no longer allow unattended

dogs to be tethered.

Pug Rescue of North Carolina P.O. Box 94, Summerfi eld312-2983www.pugrescuenc.orgE-mail: [email protected] The group fosters and fi nds adoptive homes for rescued pugs.

Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network5803 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro644-7807www.reddogfarm.comE-mail: [email protected] The multi-species rescue network works to fi nd homes for animals from pooches to ponies. Visit the website for info and events.

SPCA of the Triad3163 Hines Chapel RoadGreensboro375-3222www.triadspca.orgE-mail: [email protected] The group offers pets for adoption and presents educational programs.

U.S. Equine Rescue League 9660 Falls of Neuse RoadSuite 138, Box 300, Raleigh (800) 650-8549www.userl.orgE-mail: [email protected] The group rescues, fosters and fi nds homes for horses and ponies in North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky and Indiana.

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LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER Sheets Pet Clinic809 Chimney Rock Court, Greensboro852-8488www.sheetspetclinic.com The clinic offers low-cost spay/neuter surgery by appointment; at time of surgery, discounts on vaccinations also are available. The clinic also offers low-cost dental care.

Planned Pethood Spay & Neuter Clinic4527 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro299-3999www.hspiedmont.org/spay.html The clinic, run by the Humane Society of the Piedmont, offers low-cost spay/neuter surgery by appointment only. At the time surgery is performed, other low-cost services are available to pet owners.

OTHER PET SERVICESStephen M. Hussey BarkPark at Country Park, Greensboro3905 Nathanael Greene Drivewww.gsobarkpark.com The BarkPark is a 6-acre, off-leash park where dogs can romp and play. It is open from sunrise to sunset. Visit the website for the park’s rules and regulations.

WILDLIFE REHABILITATION Trained wildlife rehabilitators are avail-able to provide assistance when needed. For help with injured or orphaned wildlife in northwest Guilford County, contact Sandy Proctor at 665-1210.

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commissionwww.ncwildlife.org

Wildlife Rehab Inc. Hotline: 785-0912www.wildliferehabinc.org Wildlife Rehab was established in 1985 to address the concerns of or-phaned and injured wildlife.

RECYCLING/E-CYCLING

Normal household recycling is avail-able with residential garbage collection and other household items as well as electronics can be recycled through the companies listed below. In addition, consider these recycling options:• Many grocery stores accept used plastic bags for recycling. • Offi ce supply stores often accept printer cartridges for recycling, as do some online sources that may accept them in exchange for cash. • Some pharmacies will dispose of unused prescription drugs. Check with your local drug store to see if they participate. (Unused prescriptions from individuals can also be dropped off M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Greensboro Police Department’s Western Division Pre-cinct, 300 S. Swing Road, Greensboro. For info, call 373-2637.)• Alkaline batteries are no longer recycled in Guilford County. To locate centers that do recycle alkaline bat-teries, visit earth911.org and rbrc.org. Consider using rechargeable batteries, which can be recycled at the end of their useful life. For more information, visit www.wastesite.co.guilford.nc.us/ or call 641-3792. Goodwill Industries2205 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge643-4549

3921 Battleground Ave., Greensboro 545-1212 www.triadgoodwill.org Goodwill Industries provides work opportunities for people with special employment needs. The organization accepts donations of clothing, house-wares, furniture, books, computers and accessories, which it sells in its stores. Some locations also accept televisions, cell phones* and appliances. While it asks for gently used items,

Goodwill has partnerships in place to re-cycle items such as used clothing, glass, plastic, metal and more that it can’t resell due to the condition of those items.

Household Hazardous Waste 2750 Patterson Street, Greensboro373-2196Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Accepts residential electronics includ-ing computers, cell phones*, TVs, etc.

Guilford County Scrap Tire & White Goods Recycling Center2138 Bishop Road, Greensboro294-9431Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Along with scrap tires and white goods (large appliances), accepts resi-dential electronics including computers, cell phones*, TVs, etc.

Guilford County Prison Farm7315 Howerton Road, Gibsonville641-2630Hours: 7 days a week, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Accepts residential electronics includ-ing computers, cell phones*, TVs, etc.

*Cell phones can also be recycled at the Stokesdale and Oak Ridge town halls.

DID YOU KNOW?You can report Illegal dump-ing to Guilford County by

calling 641-2082.

City of High Point Material Recovery Facility5875 Riverdale Road883-3621 Accepts hardback books. (Paperback books can be recycled in household recycling bins or at any residential recy-cling drop-off center.)

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GUILFORD CO. SCHOOLS712 N. Eugene Street, Greensborowww.gcsnc.com370-8100

Maurice “Mo” Green, superintendentHired in September 2008

BOARD OF EDUCATION Guilford County’s Board of Education has 11 members who are elected for four-year terms. Nine of the members represent various districts of the county, while two serve as at-large representa-tives. The chairman is chosen by other board members. School board members oversee the operations of all public schools and construction of new schools in the county. They do not have the author-ity to tax residents directly, and their funding comes from county, state and federal tax dollars. For a meeting schedule, visit www.gcsnc.com/boeschedule.

Alan Duncan, [email protected] four-year term expires 2014.

Darlene Garrett, District 3(includes northwest Guilford County)[email protected] four-year term expires 2016.

Dr. Sandra Alexander, at [email protected] four-year term expires 2016.

Dr. Nancy Routh, at [email protected] four-year term expires 2014.

DID YOU KNOW?The number of Guilford

County Board of Education members will change from 11 to 9 in 2016 in order to re-

create districts that match those of county commissioners.

REGIONAL SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTSNorthern Region Northwest-area schools in this region are Summerfi eld Elementary, Northern Elementary, Northern Middle and Northern High.

Dr. Randall [email protected]

Western Region Northwest-area schools in this region are Oak Ridge, Stokesdale, Colfax and Pearce Elementary, Northwest Middle and Northwest High.

Angelo [email protected]

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSColfax Elementary9112 W. Market St., Colfax275-4332Michelle Thigpen, principal, [email protected]

Northern Guilford Elementary3801 N.C. 150, Greensboro656-4032Teresa Kennedy, principal, [email protected]

Oak Ridge Elementary2050 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge643-8410Denise Francisco, principal [email protected]

Pearce Elementary2006 Pleasant Ridge Road, Greensboro605-5480Erik Naglee, principal, [email protected]

Stokesdale Elementary8025 U.S. 158, Stokesdale643-8420Meredith Chandler, principal, [email protected]

Summerfi eld Elementary7501 Summerfi eld Road, Summerfi eld643-8444Jill Walsh, principal, [email protected]

MIDDLE SCHOOLSKernodle Middle3600 Drawbridge Parkway, Greensboro545-3717Thea McHam, principal, [email protected]

Northern Guilford Middle616 Simpson-Calhoun Road, Greensboro605-3342Dr. Sam Misher, principal, [email protected]

Northwest Guilford Middle5300 Northwest School RoadGreensboro605-3333Rich Thomae, principal, [email protected]

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HIGH SCHOOLSNorthern Guilford High7101 Spencer Dixon Road, Greensboro643-8449William Laine, principal, [email protected]

Northwest Guilford High5240 Northwest School RoadGreensboro605-3300Ralph Kitley, principal, [email protected]

CHARTER SCHOOLSGreensboro AcademyServing grades K-84049 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro286-8404www.nhaschools.com/schools/greensboroDoug Hower, principal,[email protected]

Summerfi eld Charter AcademyServing grades K-85303 U.S. 220 North, Summerfi eld643-1974www.nhaschools.com/schools/summerfi eldRudy Swofford, [email protected]

N.C. Leadership AcademyServing grades K-9 (with plans for K through 12) • 992-2710Temporary: 9300 Payne Rd., KernersvilleAs of 2014-15 School Year: 4345 High Point Road, KernersvilleDottie Heath, principal,[email protected]

SENIOR PROGRAMS

Meals on Wheels A locally funded organization repre-senting those who provide nutritious

meal services to seniors in need. For more info on local programs, Oak Ridge residents may contact Cherie Johanson at 643-2139. Summerfi eld residents may contact Margaret Wil-son at 643-4727. Stokesdale residents may contact Jill Joyner at 643-3728.

DID YOU KNOW?You can get all kinds of

information on state agencies, history, maps,

state parks, weather, taxes, operating a business, the court system and how to obtain various licenses

from the state’s website at www.state.nc.us.

Senior Resources of Guilford(336) 373-4816 (Greensboro)(336) 883-3586 (High Point)www.senior-resources-guilford.org A United Way member agency, Senior Resources is a nonprofi t organization that serves adults ages 60 and older and their families. It provides a wide range of community-based activities and support-ive services, including home-delivered meals and volunteer opportunities. For information on monthly senior outreach programs in Oak Ridge, Summerfi eld or Stokesdale, contact Tracey Keaton at 668-7103 or Cal Sigler (Center United Methodist Church program) at 656-7650. Colfax residents should contact Bruce Fletcher at 993-8905.

The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville996-6696www.shepctrkville.com The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville is an interfaith ministry of volunteers

that works to enrich the lives of older or disabled adults in the community. The organization helps individuals in the Kernersville, Oak Ridge, Colfax, Belews Creek and eastern Forsyth County com-munities and provides services such as respite care for chronically ill persons, a telephone reassurance ministry, trans-portation to medical appointments, medical equipment loan, bereavement support and counseling, and provides free labor for minor home repairs and yard work.

SUPPORT GROUPS

AA and Al-Anon (In the northwest area)

• Stokesdale Christian Church, 8607 Stokesdale Street, holds weekly AA meetings on Sundays at 6:30 p.m. Call Dean Peterson at 392-6676 for more info.

• Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church, 2614 Oak Ridge Road, holds AA meet-ings on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Call 643-3452 for more info.

• AA and Al-Anon meetings are held at Community Lutheran Church, 4960 U.S. 220 North, Summerfi eld, on Mondays at 8 p.m. Call 643-7667 for more info.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Educational meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 2005 New Garden Road, Greensboro, for individuals or families of people suf-fering from mental illness of any kind, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depression. For more info, call Merrianne Leff at 314-0829.

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TRANSPORTATION

Amtrak(800) 872-7245 or www.amtrak.com

Greensboro Bus Station(800) 231-2222 orwww.greyhound.com

Piedmont Triad Int’l Airport 665-5600 or www.fl yfrompti.com

UTILITIES

CABLE/INTERNET/PHONE Many options are now available for these services. To learn which are avail-able in your town, search on the Internet,

ELECTRICDuke Energy (800) 777-9898 or www.duke-energy.com

GARBAGE (Household / Recycling)Republic Services (Summerfi eld, Stokesdale)299-0815 or www.republicservices.comCall for white goods and leaf pickup

Waste Industries (Oak Ridge) 668-3712 or www.waste-industries.comCall for white goods, furniture or yard waste pickup

Solid Waste Transfer Station6310 Burnt Poplar Road, Greensboro373-2489Hours: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Solid waste, bulk trash (i.e., mattresses, sofas) and construction debris.

White Street Landfi ll2503 White Street, Greensboro373-2489Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:50 a.m.-4:50 p.m. and Saturdays, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Construction debris and yard waste only.

DID YOU KNOW?The record high in this area was measured at

104˚ in June and again in July 1914. The record low

of -8˚ occurred on Jan. 21, 1985.

GASPiedmont Natural Gas(800) 752-7504 orwww.piedmontng.com

RECYCLING/E-CYCLING(For info on Recycling/E-cycling, see page 35.)

SCRAP TIRE/WHITE GOODS2138 Bishop Road, Greensboro294-9431Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

WATERAqua N.C. (for community well system users only)www.aquaamerica.comFor info or water emergencies, call (877) 987-2782.

Town of Stokesdale Water(municipal water system) For info/billing, call town hall at 643-4011. To get water turned on, go to town hall Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For water emergencies, call 601-2180, 317-5938, 342-4748 or 706-9224; leave a message.

YARD WASTE Pearman Quarry LCID7612 Pearman Quarry Road, Stokesdale602-5820

MLCID for Benjamin Brame8735 Warner Road, Stokesdale420-0003

YOUTH REC/CIVIC GROUPS

ATHLETICSGreensboro United Soccer Association358-8030 Pete Polonsky, Executive Director [email protected] Soccer for boys and girls ages 5-18.

North Carolina Youth Soccer Association215-8202 Keith Price, President www.ncsoccer.org

DID YOU KNOW?Keenan Allen,

a graduate of NorthernHigh School, was the

2013 Offensive Rookieof the Year in the NFL.

Allen continued to emerge as a great receiverwith the San Diego

Chargers.

SCOUTSBoy Scouts378-9166 or [email protected]

Girl Scouts(800) 672-2148 or [email protected]

(For more info on Youth Rec and Civic Groups, see pages 13, 19 and 25.)

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE & REPAIR

Brinsfield Automotive Complete Service & RepairPick-up & Delivery available tonorthwest-area addresses707 Edwardia DriveGreensboro, NC 27409(336) 292-6499

Import Specialty of SummerfieldEuropean & Japanese maintenance & repairNext to Purgason’s • (336) 298-7734

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BANKS

Bank of Oak RidgeBanking As It Should Be®Personal and Business LoansSaturday 9am-1pm, Weekdays 9am-6pmClient Connect: (336) 644-9944BankofOakRidge.comMember FDIC/Equal Housing Lender

CHIROPRACTORS

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CHIROPRACTORS (continued)

Salama Chiropractic Center Dr. Edward Boudreau • (336) 644-6446www.SalamaChiropractic.com

Summerfield Family Chiropractic Dr. Rod C. Brown • 4523 Hwy. 220N(336) 644-1112 • www.summerfi eldchiro.com

CHURCHES

Central Baptist Church1715 NC Hwy. 68N, Oak Ridgewww.oakridgecbc.org • (336) 643-7684................................................ see display ad at left

First Baptist Church of SummerfieldSunday Services: 9am Traditional,10:30am ContemporaryAWANA & UPWARD Ministries2300 Scalesville Road(336) 643-6383www.summerfi eldfbc.com

Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church & PreschoolContemporary Worship – 8:45am Traditional Worship – 11amPreschool for ages 1 to 5Preschool runs September-May2614 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridgewww.orpc.org • (336) 643-3452

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look what’s happening atCENTRAL BAPTIST

1715 NC 68 N, Oak Ridge (336) 643-7684www.oakridgecbc.org

Join us every Sunday: 8:30am|Traditional service 9:30am|Coffee shop opens 9:45am|Small groups & Sunday school |College group (active throughout the year) 10:45am|Contemporary worship |NEW Children’s Church 5:30pm|AWANA Clubs 6:00pm|“Impact” (grade 6-12) |Informal Bible study

Come as you are – everyone welcome. Other exciting events happening every month!

TriadGoodwill.org

Retail StoreDonation Center

Goodwill&

Goodwill Industriesof Central North Carolina, Inc.

Located at Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center

Open 7 days a week • (336) 643-4549

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DENTISTS & ORTHODONTISTS

Borden DentistryDr. Beth Borden, DDSCreating Naturally Beautiful SmilesA full-service dental practice serving all ages1009 Highway 150W, Summerfi eld(336) 644-2770 • bethbordendds.com

DeVaney Dentistry at Oak RidgeDr. Matt DeVaney, DDSDr. Dorrette Ibazebo, DDSAll that is good begins with a smile1580 Highway 68N, Oak Ridge(336) 643-5515www.drdevaney.com

Matthew J. Olmsted, DDS MSDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics

Board certified | Complimentary exam Financing available | Insurance accepted

Specialist in braces & Invisalign for children & adults

(336) 441-7007 Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center

2205 Oak Ridge Rd, Suite CC, Oak Ridge

www.OlmstedOrthodontics.com

OPENING SPRING 2014

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DENTISTS/ORTHODONTISTS (continued)

Olmsted OrthodonticsMatthew J. Olmsted, DDS MSOak Ridge Commons • (336) 441-7007....................................... see display ad on page 43

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Edward Jones Investments Making Sense of Investingwww.edwardjones.com....................................... see display ad on page 41

Gate City AdvisorsYour Community Financial Advisors(336) 272-5680....................................... see display ad on page 43

FITNESS & DANCE

Gestalt Studios, LLCFitness for WomenPrivate Personal TrainingIntimate Yoga and Pilates7231 Summerfi eld Rd., Summerfi eld, NC www.gestaltstudiosllc.com (336) 508-4345

SNAP Fitness / Oak RidgeFast • Convenient • Affordable (open 24/7) snapfi tness.com/oakridgenc

Studio ElevéAdult Yoga, Dance, Pilates & More(336) 497-5437 • studioeleve.com

Serving the communities of Stokesdale, Greensboro, Oak Ridge & Summerfield

Stokesdale: 8320 US Highway 158 (336) 643-3711

Greensboro: 1118 N Elm Street (336) 275-8408 5926 W Friendly Ave (336) 299-9171

~ ~ ~ Locally owned and operated ~ ~ ~

www.forbisanddick.com

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FLORIST

Oak Ridge Florist

Your local full-service fl orist

Since 1978

2603 Oak Ridge Road

Oak Ridge, NC 27310

(336) 643-6469, 800-708-1720

www.oak-ridgefl orist.com

FUNERAL SERVICES

Forbis & Dick – Brooke Chapel

8320 Hwy. 158, Stokesdale(336) 643-3711....................................... see display ad on page 44

HAIRCARE

Great Clips

3 Convenient NW LocationsOak Ridge Commons • (336) 643-39912202 Fleming Road • (336) 665-08805828 N. Church St. • (336) 644-7204Mon-Fri, 9-9; Sat, 9-6; Sun, 11-6“It’s Gonna Be Great!”

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING

Stokesdale Heating & Air Conditioning

www.trane.com(336) 643-7397.............................................. see display ad at right

No matter the season,

we’re herefor you.

(336) 643-73977101 US 158, Stokesdale

www.trane.com

Maintenance program

FREE estimates

Service/Installation* for all brands

Residential & Commercial

*FINANCING AVAILABLE

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BUILDERSAmerica’s Home Place(336) 553-0860www.americashomeplace.com......................................... see display ad on page 5

Builders MD Custom Homes and Remodeling(336) 362-2234 • buildersmd.com.................................... see display ad on back cover

Disney Construction Company Oak Ridge, NC • (336) 643-4219www.disneycustomhomes.com......................................... see display ad on page 4

Home Team Builderswww.hometeambuilders.net(336) 442-2702................................................ see display ad at left

TM Construction Services, Inc.Building • Renovations • Additions(336) 644-8516, cell (336) 508-5242............................................... see display ad below

For more information, call (336) 442-2702 or email [email protected]

Multi-award winning custom home buildersSetting a standard of excellence

This year, make your dreams come true with a new custom home

We’re now building in Jessup Ridge, Stafford Forest, The Noles, or in the community of your choice

www.hometeambuilders.net

‘‘TM has done several projects at our home – a screened porch, electrical, plumb-ing, leak repair, retaining wall, painting & more. When we have a need, we call Tom!”

–Jennifer & Billy Pratt

‘‘TM updated our master bathroom with new ceramic tile, frameless shower door, glass block, cabinets and granite. We look forward to having him renovate our kitchen soon.”

–Jeff & Amy Pritchett

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

NC General Contractor License #72797

TM Construction Services, INC.Licensed & Insured | 644-8615 (office) | 508-5242 (mobile)

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ELECTRICAL / SECURITY SYSTEMSTriad Electric & Electronic SecurityServing the Triad for over 17 yearsCommercial / ResidentialBurglar & Fire Alarms, Access Control, CCTVAll types of electric & cablingMonitoring as low as $15/mo.(336) 643-7511, Cell 451-9737

FURNITURE REFINISHING/REPAIRFurniture Medic by Jeff HughesFurniture Repair & Restoration(336) 404-1471 • www.fmbyjh.com

GARAGE DOOR SALES / SERVICEPrecision Door ServiceGarage Door Repair & Installation(336) 790-6565 • PrecisionDoorNC.com............................................... see display ad below

*May not be combined with any other offers. Must present coupon at time of service. Coupons for residential use only.

** Residential Only. Can only be used within normal business hours if requesting $39.95 tune-up.May not be combined with any other offers. Must present coupon at time of service. Coupons for residential use only.

*May not be combined with any other offers. Must present coupon at time of service. Coupons for residential use only.



** Residential Only. Can only be used within normal business hours if requesting $39.95 tune-up.

Same-Day Service 24/7 • Trained Technicians Limited Lifetime Warranty • Noisy Doors

Silenced • Carriage House Style Doors • Remotes & Keypads • Springs, Rollers &

Cable Repair • Much more!

Same-Day Service 24/7 • Trained Technicians Limited Lifetime Warranty • Noisy Doors Limited Lifetime Warranty • Noisy Doors

BROKEN SPRING?

SERVICE CALLRegularly $75

CALL NOW FORSAME-DAY

SERVICE!

OR

Any New 1-Car GarageDoor (Installed) ULTRA-QUIET

PRECISION ROLLERSILENCE YOUR

NOISY GARAGEDOOR!

BROKENSPRING

REPLACEMENTAny New 2-CarGarage Door(Installed)

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CABINETRY / KITCHEN & BATHHome Design Center of NC4,000 sf Showroom in New Garden VillageSpecializing in Stress-Free SophisticationKitchens, Baths & ClosetsCabinets, Counters, Carpet, Lighting, Tile,Frameless Showers, Plumbing & More!homedesigncenternc.com(336) 665-2555

Shelton’s, Inc. Kitchen & BathCabinetry and Counter TopsKitchen Design ServicesRemodeling • New ConstructionQuality installation since [email protected](336) 643-5916

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From replacing light bulbs to building a new screened porch, every job deserves professional, honest and reliable care.

Home improvement & repair specialists of the northwest area

Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelingHome Improvement & Repairs

Additions | Decks

Privilege Licensed & Insured

Lisa & Jerry Potkay Stokesdale

(336) [email protected]

GARAGE DOORS (Continued)

Triad Garage DoorsSales, Service, Installation(336) 501-6025 • triadgaragedoors.com

GAS PRODUCTSHHH Hearth Home & Patio Fireplaces, Gas Logs, GrillsSales & Service • (336) 643-7183

HOME IMPROVEMENT / REPAIROld School Small Job Home Repair(336) 669-7252oldschoolsjhr.homestead.com...................................... see display ad on this page

INTERIOR DESIGNInterior Design Solutions by Maria Mention FINDER: $50 off consultationwww.IDSbyMaria.com • (336) 944-2750

JUNK REMOVAL/LIGHT HAULING1-800-GOT-JUNK? Professional Junk Removal1800gotjunk.com, 1-800-468-5865

PAINTINGBEK Paint CompanyExterior & Interior PaintingLicensed and InsuredAll work guaranteedReferences AvailableDavid & Judy Long, owners(336) 931-0600

PEST CONTROLPest Management Systems, Inc. Complete Termite & Pest Control(336) 272-4400...................................... see display ad on this page

• Full Service Pest & Termite Control • Mosquito Management • Moisture Control • Bed Bug Treatments • Wildlife Management • Free Estimates!

www.pestmgt.com336-272-4400

Owner: Billy Tesh

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Continuing the commitment...big enough to serve you,

small enough to know you...since 1963

5709 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro | (336) 299-5185www.gladwellinsurance.com

Home|Auto|Motorcycle | Life Business |Medicare Solutions*

*Erie Insurance does not offer medicare solutions.

WINDOW TREATMENTSBudget Blindswww.budgetblinds.com(336) 603-4040 • 437-2170............................................... see display ad below

INSURANCE

Blackburn Insurance Services, Inc. Auto • Home • Life • HealthStokesdale • (336) 643-7703

Gladwell Insurance Agency5709 W. Friendly Ave., Greensborogladwellinsurance.com • (336) 299-5185.............................................. see display ad at right

Susanna Nunn, State Farm Insurancewww.susannanunn.com(336) 993-4600....................................... see display ad on page 50

curtains & drapes wood & composite shutters

roman shades | solar shades honeycomb shades

blinds | screens home window tinting

"If it goes on a window, we can do it."Franchise Opportunities Available. Call 1-800-420-5374 or visit www.budget-blinds-franchise.com. ©2013 Budget Blinds, Inc. All rights reserved. Participating franchises only. Each franchise is independently owned and operated. Budget Blinds is a registered trademark of Budget Blinds, Inc. and a Home Franchise Concepts brand.

"If it goes on a window, "If it goes on a window, we can do it.we can do it.–Larry & Lynne Bost, owners

Shop for your homein your home.

Schedule your FREE in-home consultation today

(336) 437-2170 www.BUDGETBLINDS.com

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INSURANCE (continued)

Woodmen of the WorldFrank Bruno, Financial Representative(336) 337-8473 • [email protected]............................................... see display ad below

JEWELRY

Cass JewelersYour Full-Service Jewelry Storewww.cassjewelers.com • (336) 292-1736....................................... see display ad on page 53

LANDSCAPING / YARD SERVICES

Oak Ridge Landscape Group www.oakridgelandscapegroup.com (336) 643-7798 or 645-5547................................................ see display ad at left

Susanna NunnCPCU, CLU, LTCP

p (336) 993-4600f (336) 993-4615605 N Main St, Kernersville

Providing insurance and financial services

Susanna Nunn Insurance Agency

www.susannanunn.com CD0175WOW 11/08

Frank Bruno, FICF, LUTCFFinancial [email protected]

Protect your family.Life insurance from Woodmen of the World can help keep food on the table and pay the bills if the worst happens.

L A N D S C A P E G R O U P

Serving you for 30 yearsalongside our sister companies:

Piedmont Water & Sewer (336) 644-1228Kanoy Grading & Seeding (336) 643-5547

Kanoy Properties (336) 669-5233

(336) 643-7798www.oakridgelandscapegroup.com

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIALlandscaping • lawn maintenance

irrigation and more

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LANDSCAPERS (continued)

Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape, Inc. 1016 NC Hwy. 68, Oak RidgeWhole Scale Landscape DesignPlants, Garden Supplies, Stone / Rockwork, Garden Designs, Ponds and Water Featuresoakridgeshrubberync.com • (336) 662-0081............................................... see display ad below

MARINAS

Carolina Marina and LakesideOn Belews LakeSpecial Events CenterBoat Launch • Storage • RepairCottage, Pontoon & Event Ctr. RentalsWet Slips, Dry Stack(336) 427-0498www.carolinamarina.com

Primary Care Services

www.lebauer.com

in the Greensboro, NC area, LeBauer HealthCare offers easy-access primary care by our team of 35 professional, dedicated family physicians and nurse practitioners. To find the office nearest you, view our providers or schedule an appointment, please visit our website.

• Disease management and treatment

• Wellness & prevention

• Physicals

• Immunizations for adults & children

• Electronic medical records

• On-site X-ray available at select sites

• On-site laboratory

• Same-day acute care appointments available

• Secure patient portal that allows you to view test results, schedule appointments and communicate with your provider

• Minor office procedures: EKG, pulmonary function testing, minor skin procedures

Convenient to northwest Guilford County:

Oak Ridge 336-644-6770

Brassfield 336-286-3442

High Point 336-884-3800

(336) 662-0081 • 1016 Hwy 68, Oak Ridge

Your dreams begin here

www.oakridgeshrubberync.com

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MEDICAL

EYE CARESummerfield Family Eye Carewww.summerfi eldfamilyeyecare.com(336) 644-0802................................................ see display ad at left

Triad Eye Associates1577-B New Garden RoadGreensboro, NC 27410 • (336) 553-0800............................... see display ad on opposite page

FAMILY PRACTICEEagle Physicians, Oak Ridge1510 North NC Hwy. 68(336) 644-0111 • eaglemds.com................................................ see display ad at left

LeBauer Health CarePrimary Care for the Whole Familywww.lebauer.com....................................... see display ad on page 51

Novant / New Garden Medical Associates1941 New Garden Road, Greensboro(336) 288-8857........................... see display ad on inside front cover

Novant / Northern Family Medicine 6161 Lake Brandt Road(336) 643-5800........................... see display ad on inside front cover

Novant / Northwest Family MedicineKing’s Crossing Shopping Center(336) 643-3378........................... see display ad on inside front cover

Thank you for trusting us with your eye health for 15 years

summerfieldfamilyeyecare.com | (336) 644-0802

Summerfield Family Eye Care

We accept Medicare, Medicaid, UHC, BCBS, VSP, Superior Vision, Medcost UMR, Opticare, NVA, Community Eye Care and others

General vision & eye health exams for all ages Medical co-management of eye disease

(glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts) Primary medical care of acute eye infections Contact lens services Glasses for all ages

Dr. Christy Byrd Dr. Sarah Barts

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Novant / Parkside Family MedicineGuilford College Road, Jamestown(336) 856-0801........................... see display ad on inside front cover

Novant / PrimeCare501 Hickory Branch Road, Greensboro(336) 878-2260........................... see display ad on inside front cover

Tammy R. Spear, MD1007-G Hwy. 150 West, Summerfi eld(336) 644-7771 • www.spearclinic.com

HOSPITALS & URGENT CARENovant / Kernersville Medical Center 1750 Kernersville Medical Parkway(336) 564-4444........................... see display ad on inside front cover

Over 65 yearsof unforgettablemoments

FULL SERVICE JEWELRY STORE

Expert jewelry & watch repair • Batteries & watchbandsDiamonds & color stones • Custom jewelry design

Insurance & estate jewelry appraisals

www.cassjewelers.com | (336) 292-1736

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PAIN MANAGEMENT Shawn Dalton-Bethea, MDSpine & Joint Pain ManagementPhysical Medicine & Rehab(336) 501-3796, Fax (336) 333-5477912 Third Street, Suite #101Greensboro, NC 27405www.pssspa.com....................................... see display ad at lower left

PEDIATRICSNovant / Forsyth Pediatrics, Oak Ridge Oak Ridge Commons(336) 644-0994 ............... see display ad at left & on inside front cover

Novant / Forsyth Pediatrics JamestownGuilford College Road, Jamestown(336) 299-3161........................... see display ad on inside front cover

PHYSICAL THERAPY Oak Ridge Physical Therapy Andy Michels, PT, SCS, OwnerOrtho • Sports • Industrial RehabWalking & Balance Diffi cultiesLowes Foods Shopping Ctr. / Oak Ridge(336) 644-0201 • OakRidgePT.comFollow us on Facebook

NEWSPAPER

Northwest Observer / PS Communications

Local news for northwest Guilford Countywww.nwobserver.com......................................... see display ad on page 4

Living with pain?

www.pssspa.com

Shawn Dalton-Bethea, MDDiplomate ABPM, ABPMR

• Arthritic joint pain• Disc bulges & herniations• Vertebral bone fractures• Cancer-related pain• Pinched nerves• Tendonitis• Trigger point pain• Bursitis

We offer conservative non-surgicaltreatment in a supportive environment

912 3rd Street, Suite 101, Greensborooffice: (336) 501-3796 | fax: (336) 333-5477

W & Th 7:30 am - 4pm | Closed FriMost commercial insurance & self-pay accepted

Novant HealthForsyth Pediatrics Oak Ridge

When it comes to your child’s care, you can trust our expert pediatricians. From prevention services to same-day sick visits, we’re here every step of the way.

336-644-0994 • nhforsythpediatricsoakridge.org

Stephen Kearns, MD

Laurie MacDonald, MD

2205 Oak Ridge Rd.Oak Ridge

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PET / HORSE PRODUCTS & SVCS.

BOARDING / PETSITTINGCritter Sitter ServiceSusan Lukens, CaretakerIn-My-Home Guilt-Free Pet CareGeriatrics & Special Needs Welcome(336) 298-4323 • Stokesdalecrittersitterjenna.vpweb.comcrittersitterjenna@yahoo.com

Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal CareTotal pet luv when you’re away!Pet sitting in your own homeNancy Brooks – 19 years experienceServicing Oak Ridge & Summerfi eld(336) 643-5242Spoil-Me-Rotten will always spoil!

CONTAINMENT FENCINGDog Watch Hidden Fences www.triaddogfence.com(336) 993-8900...................................... see display ad on this page

EMERGENCY VET SERVICESHappy Tails Emergency Vet Services

2936 Battleground AvenueGreensboro, NC 27408(336) 288-2688www.happytailservet.comThe Better Choice for Pet Emergency Care in the Triad.............................................. see display ad at right

Family owned & operated since 1988

We also carry dog & cat doors

User-friendly 2-year battery life 100% success rate Lifetime warranty No interference Lightning-safe Vet recommended

(336) 993-8900www.TriadDogFence.com

Free estimates • Servicing all brands

The leader for pet emergency careThe Triad's only Veterinary Emergency Clinic accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association

NIGHTS • WEEKENDS • HOLIDAYS

(336) 288-2688 | 2936 Battleground Ave, Greensboro

www.HappyTailsERVet.com

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King’s Crossing King’s Crossing Animal Hospital

Personalized lifetime care for your family pet

Full-service small animal hospitalPreventive care • General medicine Hospitalization • Medical boarding Laser surgery • Digital radiography

Ultrasound • Lab services

7607 Hwy 68 N, Suite E Oak Ridge

(336) 644-7606

kingscrossinganimalhospital.com

Full-service small animal hospitalPreventive care • General medicineHospitalization • Medical boardingLaser surgery • Digital radiography

Ultrasound • Lab services

Open Mon-Fri 7am-6pmSaturday 7:30am-Noon

(336) 643-2229Located at the corner of Lake Brandt Road and Hwy 150 in Summerfield

J. Linwood Jernigan, dvmCindi Baucom, dvm

Tess Jordan, dvm

Small animal medicine/surgery | Preventative care | WellnessDermatology | Dentistry | Cardiology | Reproduction

Laser therapy | Grooming | Boarding

Offering services in:

www.theahlb.com

VETERINARIANSKing’s Crossing Animal HospitalComplete & Compassionate Care(336) 644-7606................................................ see display ad at left

Oak Ridge Animal Hospital Full-service Veterinary HospitalDr. Sacks & Dr. Taylor • (336) 665-0002

Northwest Animal HospitalCompassionate, comprehensive state-of-the-art care for all stages of your pet’s life. 1692-J NC Highway 68NOak Ridge, NC 27310(336) 643-8984

Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital Dr. Robert N. Oglesby, DVM8208 US Hwy. 158 • (336) 643-8515

The Animal Hospital at Lake Brandt1021 Hwy. 150W, Summerfi eld(336) 643-2229 • www.theahlb.com................................................ see display ad at left

PUBLISHER / COMMUNICATIONS

PS Communications Publisher of the Northwest Observer,Northwest Finder, Countdown to Kickoff, Guide to Your Health and Guide to Your HomeLocally owned and operated since 1996(336) 644-7035www.pscommunications-inc.com................................... see display ad on page 64

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Beverly TinglerLoan Officer NMLSR# 960118NC License# I-155287

(336) 541-5164 cell(336) 617-2832 [email protected]

200 Centreport Dr, Suite 145Greensboro, NC 27409

WR Starkey Mortgage, LLP NMLSR# 2146 | Equal Housing Lender

www.BeverlyTingler.com

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

MORTGAGE SERVICESBeverly Tingler, Starkey Mortgage(336) 541-5164 • [email protected] online at www.beverlytingler.com.............................................. see display ad at right

REALTORS A New Dawn Realty, Inc. (336) 643-4248www.ANewDawnRealty.com

Ann Powell, Realtor/BrokerKeller Williams Realty, Summerfi eld(336) 327-3473 • [email protected]....................................... see display ad on page 59

Bobbie Gardner, Realtor/Broker(336) 382-5939allentate.com/bobbiegardner.............................................. see display ad at right

Brodie Real Estate Company, Inc. Bob Brodie, (336) 643-8110 or [email protected]

DeDe Cunningham, Realtor/BrokerAllen Tate Company, Oak Ridge(336) 509-1923 Cell/Text ....................................... see display ad on page 58

Deryle Peaslee-Wood, Realtor/BrokerBerkshire Hathaway Yost and Little601-4765 • [email protected]

Bobbie GardnerCRS/GRI/Relocation SpecialistEcoBroker

(336) 382-5939allentate.com/bobbiegardner

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Trust your greatest investment to experience

Bobbie MaynardBroker/Realtor, CRS, GRI, SCP, Green

(336) [email protected]

the BobbieMaynard

Team

Whether you are buying your first home, moving up or downsizing, we have an agent to fulfill your needs. Our team knows the Oak Ridge/Summerfield area and we are dedicated to making your real estate dreams come true.

Linda has partnered with her husband, builder Les Mitchell of Mitchco, Inc., to provide exceptional quality & service. Mitchco has been building in the Triad for over 30 years. For more info, visit

www.mitchcocustombuilders.com

Realtor®, CRS, ABR

(336) 345-4046 | [email protected]

www.lmitchell.com

Specializing in resale,relocation & new construction

REALTORS (Continued)

Gil Vaughan, Realtor/BrokerKeller Williams Realty, Summerfi eld(336) 337-4780 • [email protected]............................... see display ad on opposite page

Keller Williams Realtyat Summerfi eld Station7504 Summerfi eld Road, Summerfi eld............................... see display ad on opposite page

Linda Mitchell, Realtor/BrokerAllen Tate Company, Oak Ridge345-4046 • [email protected]............................................... see display ad below

Nancy Hess, Realtor/BrokerKeller Williams Realty, Summerfi eld(336) 215-1820 • [email protected]............................... see display ad on opposite page

DeDe Cunningham REALTOR®/Broker • NC Licensed ContractorBachelor of Arts in Architecture

“My priority is simple: you!”

(336) 509-1923 cell/[email protected]

www.allentate.com/DedeCunningham

24 years experience

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Keller Williams Realty at Summerfield Station 7504 Summerfield Road, SummerfieldEach office is independently owned and operated

The largest real estate company in North America –

now here to serve you in Summerfield and beyond

Financing available through Carolina Bank Residential Mortgage

Call (336) 851-3130

Keller Williams Realty at Summerfield Station Keller Williams Realty at Summerfield Station Financing availableFinancing availableFinancing available

Chandra Tippett(336) 749-7977

Gil Vaughan(336) 337-4780

Ann Powell(336) 327-3473

Nancy Hess(336) 215-1820

Steve Powell(336) 324-3940

Stephanie Baubie(336) 420-3894

Chandra TippettChandra Tippett Gil VaughanGil Vaughan Ann PowellAnn Powell Steve Powell Stephanie Baubie

Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate Realtors(336) 215-9856allentate.com/RamilyaSiegel......................................... see display ad on page 2

Ridgewood Realty. . . because there’s no place like YOUR home! Your Northwest NeighborsServing You and the Entire Triad(336) 209-2668RidgewoodRealtyNC.com

The Bobbie Maynard TeamAllen Tate Realtorswww.BobbieMaynard.com............................... see display ad on opposite page

Vanguard Real Estate Options, LLCNo-fee and Low-fee ListingsMike Blackwelder (336) 644-1476

RESTAURANTS

Bill’s Pizza Pub, 68 Place Meeting room available for groupsbillspizzaonline.com • (336) 644-1540

Bistro 150Your Neighborhood Meeting PlaceGreat Food • Live Music • Special EventsBreakfast, Lunch and DinnerRoasted Coffee, Specialty Drinks, DessertsLarge Selection of Beer and WineOak Ridge Commons • (336) 643-6359

Domino’s PizzaOak Ridge – 644-0665 Summerfi eld – 643-6002Locally owned and operated....................................... see display ad on page 60

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RESTAURANTS (Continued)

Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant

Dine-in, Take-out, CateringOak Ridge Commons • (336) 643-6801

JP Looneys • Food, Sports, Spirits

Oak Ridge Commons • (336) 643-1570Facebook / Twitter or jplooneys.comEstablished 1987 • Locally owned / operatedStadium type seating, 22-seat bar,Two outdoor patio areas and 25 TVsKids’ gaming area

Rio Grande Mexican Grill

Great Food! Great Fun!Oak Ridge Commons • (336) 644-7199............................................... see display ad below

When it’s got to be pizza,it’s got to be Domino’s

Locally owned & operated in the northwest area:

Oak Ridge | 1692 Hwy 68N / 644-0665 Summerfield | 998-A Hwy 150 W / 643-6002

Order online at dominos.com

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TriadGoodwill.org

Retail StoreDonation Center

Goodwill&

Goodwill Industriesof Central North Carolina, Inc.

Located at Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center

Open 7 days a week • (336) 643-4549

RETAIL / SPECIALTY SHOPPING

Goodwill Industries Retail StoreOak Ridge Commons Shopping Center(336) 643-4549 • www.triadgoodwill.org.............................................. see display ad at right

Old Mill of GuilfordCountry Store & Working MillGifts • Mixes • Cornmeal • GritsOpen 9am-5pm, 7 days/week1340 NC Hwy. 68N, Oak Ridge(336) 643-4783www.oldmillofguilford.com

RETIREMENT LIVING

Countryside Village Retirement Community(336) 643-6301www.RetireAtCountryside.comFull-service retirement facility offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled and Intermediate Nursing Care...........................see display ad on inside back cover

SCHOOLS

Caldwell Academywww.caldwellacademy.org(336) 235-4608.............................................. see display ad at right

Greensboro Day School PK-12 Independent Schoolwww.greensboroday.org....................................... see display ad on page 63

Discover the DifferencePreschool – 12th grade

classical Christian community school

Please call Admissions for a tour or more information:

(336) 235-42482900 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro

caldwellacademy.org

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The Greensboro Montessori SchoolEngage. Learn. Grow. www.thegms.org • (336) 668-0119................................................ see display ad at left

New Garden Friends School An Independent Quaker School Serving Preschool-12th GradeNGFS seeks to be an inclusive, innovative educational community committed to honoring and developing each person’s giftswww.ngfs.org • (336) 299-0964......................................... see display ad on page 3

Noble AcademyK-12 private school for studentswith learning differences............................................... see display ad below

Programs for students grades K-12 In-depth knowledge of learning differences

A caring, supportive environmentSmall class sizes • Personalized instruction

College prep tracks

Noble Academy helps students

with learning differences

overcome the challenges

that have held them back in

traditional education

environments.

Where the Difference is

Learning

Call (336) 282-7044www.NobleKnights.org

3310 HORSE PEN CREEK ROAD • GREENSBORO, NC 27410

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February 9th2 – 4 pm

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PK-12 • COLLEGE PREPARATORY • FINANCIAL AID

5401 Lawndale Drive • 336.288.8590 www.greensboroday.org

at The day School, students discover boundless

opportunities to explore their intellectual curiosity, develop the courage to think independently,

and foster a love of learning.

Personal Growth

Phenomenal resources

Outstanding Experiences

AMENITIESVictorian Setting

Stantliff CourtyardBrittain Patio

Spacious ParkingElegant Landscaping

The Triad’s #1 Entertainment Venue

4105 Oak Ridge Rd, Summerfield | (336) 643-0005

www.thegardensatgraygables.com

SPECIAL EVENTS / CATERING

The Gardens at Gray Gables4105 Oak Ridge Road, Summerfi eldYour Dream. Your Way.Outdoor Victorian setting, beautiful groundsWeddings, Receptions, Special Events643-0005 • thegardensatgraygables.com.............................................. see display ad at right

The Longhouse & Fudge-a-Little Special Events Center • CateringPerfect for weddings, reunions, partiesBeautifully situated at the top of a hill overlooking a lake on an approximately 450-acre tree farm and wildlife preservewww.thelonghousenc.com • (336) 707-6652......................................... see display ad on page 1

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PAIDOak Ridge, NCPermit No. 22

Postal PatronPO Box 268 • Oak Ridge, NC 27310

We don’t just build houses, we design lifestyles. Whether you’re remod-eling or building new, we take the time to listen to you and help you decide which design and features best meet your needs.

I’m a craftsman who takes personal pride in every project, and I spend a lot of time at the site doing much of the work myself.

My wife, Casey, is our full-time designer and has a talent for working alongside our clients to determine the best look for their home. We would love the opportunity to speak with you about your building and remodeling needs.”

David F landersowner

A different kind of builderfor a different kind of home

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Look for our homes being built in Jessup Ridge and Hilton’s Landing

Owners David and Casey Flanders

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