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2011 estimated population is 495,279219,682 housing units with 2.44 persons per householdMedian household income: $46,288 • Per capita income: $26,644Median value of owner-occupied home is $156,200Travel time to work averages 20.8 minutes (age 16 and over)Average family size is 2.96 membersMedian age is 36.310% of citizens 18 and older have Veteran status16.2% of the population lives in poverty

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EDUCATION (AGE 25 & OVER) Less than high school diploma ..... 12.9% High school diploma or equal ..... 26.3% Some college, no degree .......... 21.3% Associate’s degree .....................6.7% Bachelor’s degree .................... 22.2% Graduate or professional degree . 10.6%

RACE White ............................ 54% Black .......................... 33.9% Hispanic or Latino ............ 7.3% Asian ............................ 4.1% Two or more races ........... 2.0%Native Americans/Islanders comprise 0.8%

Under 5 ...6.3%

20-29 ...14.7%

50-59 ...13.0%

80 and over ...3.4%

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30-39 ...13.3%

60-69 ...8.9%

10-19 ...14.3%

40-49 ...14.4%

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AT A GLANCEGuilford County’s history dates back to the 1740s when Europeans began settling here. Some 40 years later, the pivotal Battle of Guilford Courthouse occurred during the Revolutionary War in Greensboro. In fact, the state’s third-largest city was named for Colo-nial patriot General Nathanael Greene.

The county boasts an excellent highway system, while Piedmont Triad International Airport provides easy ac-cess to other areas via the skies.

But Guilford County is undergoing change. Higher education will play an even bigger role as construction continues on a new satellite campus of Guilford Technical Community College on N.C. 68 in the county’s northwest quadrant.

Major road widening projects are taking place on West Market Street in Colfax and U.S. 220 in northwest Greensboro and Summerfi eld.

While all those things are growing, the Board of County Commissioners was reworked this past year from 11 to nine members. Four new commissioners were elected in 2012, giving the newly-confi gured board a Republican majority.

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AT A GLANCELike it or not, numbers often defi ne who we are. And two numbers will largely delineate Summerfi eld in the upcoming years.

220 and 73. Those numbers represent the existing and new highways that will change the landscape of Sum-merfi eld forever.

Always a close-knit community, sheer logistics involved with using the widened and expanded U.S. 220 will challenge town residents in ways not considered prior to the project. And the time when I-73 cuts a swath through the town is rapidly approaching.

Yet Summerfi eld residents have always managed to remain a largely cohesive group, banding together over such weighty matters as freedom in Revolutionary times – when the community was founded – to town incorporation to avoid annexation by Greensboro much more recently.

From the historic homes along Sum-merfi eld Road to the town’s modern subdivisions, growth in the town has made it the third largest municipality in Guilford County with a population surpassing 10,000. Excellent schools and low property taxes continue to make Summerfi eld an attractive place to live. With its many churches, civic and community organizations, town volunteer opportunities, youth sports groups and the like, residents will likely pull together yet again, not allowing the new roadways to split them apart, but to create more op-portunities to unify.

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EDUCATION (AGE 25 & OVER) Less than high school diploma ...........5.8% High school diploma or equal .........18.0% Some college, no degree ...............18.5% Associate’s degree ..........................5.9% Bachelor’s degree .........................36.3% Graduate or professional degree .....15.5%

RACE White ........................................87.4% Black ...........................................4.4% Hispanic or Latino ...........................4.3% Asian ...........................................2.2% Two or more races ..........................1.5%Native Americans/Islanders comprise 0.4%

AGE Under 20 ....................................30.6% 20 - 29 ........................................6.5% 30 - 39 ........................................8.8% 40 - 49 ......................................22.7% 50 - 59 ......................................16.1% 60 and over ................................15.3%Median age is 41.6 years

3,756 housing units with 2.87 persons per householdMedian value of owner-occupied home is $322,400Per capita income is $41,836Median household income is $96,538Travel time to work averages 26.3 minutes (age 16 and over)4.0% of the population lives in povertyAll data are estimates from the 2011 American Community Survey and are ±1.6%O

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Estimated population as of 2011: 10,487

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OTHER INFORMATIONIncorporation date: 1996

Estimated 2011 population: 10,487

Size: 26.56 square miles

Tax rate: 3.5¢ per $100 of property value (town); 78.04¢ per $100 (county), 9.6¢ per $100 (fi re de-partment)

TOWN COMMITTEESZoning Board; Board of Adjustment; Historical; Public Safety; Finance; Founders’ Day (Beautifi cation and Trails committees to be formed in 2013)

The council is composed of 5 voting members. The mayor is elected by the citizens and only votes in cases of a tie.

Council meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Summerfi eld Com-munity 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

Mark Brownmayor(336) 643-4843mbrown@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

John Wray(336) 643-6336jwray@summerfi eldgov.com

TOWN COUNCIL & PERSONNEL

2nd Tues. each month Town Council meeting

4th Tues. each month Summerfield UMC food pantry

March 10 Daylight Savings Time begins

May 17-18 Summerfield Founders’ Day

June 7 Last Day of School (tentative)

Aug. 26 First Day of School

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

Nov. 3 Daylight Savings Time ends

Nov. 5 Election Day

Nov. 11 Veterans Memorial ceremony

late Nov./early Dec. Community Christmas tree lighting


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CIVIC/SERVICE GROUPS

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 has erected a veterans monument beside the Summerfi eld Community Center, 5404 Centerfi eld Road. VFW Post 7999 meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Summerfi eld Community Center, 5404 Centerfi eld Road in Sum-merfi eld. New members are welcome. For more info, call Roy Lee at 707-2451, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.vfw7999.blogspot.com.

(For more info on Civic/Service Groups, see pages 14, 20 and 24.)

EMERGENCY SERVICES

In case of emergency, dial 911

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Full-time paid and volunteer fi refi ghters

Chris Johnson, chiefcjohnson@summerfi eldfi re.com

www.summerfi eldfi re.com

Station 9 – 643-43417400 Summerfi eld Road

Station 29 – 643-59501800 Scalesville Road

Station 11– 643-22536214 Lake Brandt Road, Summerfi eld

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWNBUDGET Construction on U.S. 220

began changing the landscape of the town’s main corridor as hillsides and trees were removed. When complete, the four-lane, divided highway with limited access will include a pedestrian tunnel and a noise wall. Tetra Tech Construc-tion, the contractor, set up its fi rst North Carolina offi ce in Summerfi eld to remain for the duration of the project.

The bust of a G.I. was dedi-cated at the VFW’s veterans monument near the Summer-fi eld Recreation Center.

The Town of Summerfi eld hired Scott Whitaker as its new

town manager. Jeff Goard was also hired as the town’s parks and recreation director.

Summerfi eld Charter School re-ceived the OK to begin classes in 2013.

The historic Rock Gym at Sum-merfi eld Elementary was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

A fence around Summerfi eld Elementary School’s front play-ground was installed thanks to a partnership between Guilford County Schools, Summerfi eld Elementary PTA, Daughters of the American Revolution and Town of Summerfi eld.

TOWN FISCAL YEARJuly 1, 2012-June 30, 2013

REVENUES

Property taxes................ $462,000(3.5¢ per $100 property value)

Sales tax ........................ $100,000

ABC/beer andwine taxes ....................... $80,200

Franchise/excise taxes .... $405,300

Investment earnings ........ $78,000

Planning fees,donations, programrevenue, etc. .................... $28,200

Transfer fromFund Balance ................. $232,125

Total revenues .............$1,385,825

EXPENDITURES

Governing body ............... $43,450

Administration .............. $290,800(includes personnel, operating expenses, services, etc.)

Finance ........................... $68,100

Professional services ........ $84,464

Planning services ........... $113,900

Public property/buildings ....................... $122,000

Community resources .... $576,800(includes parks and recreation department, committees, etc.)

Community services ........ $80,716

Community planning .........$5,595

Total expenditures .......$1,385,825

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ISO Rating: 6 (Awarded by the Insur-ance Service Offi ce, an ISO rating ana-lyzes 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 cal-culate 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 lo-cal 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 DEPARTMENTDistrict 1 offi ceCapt. Phillip Byrd, district commander5532 U.S. 220 North, Summerfi eld641-2300Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

(For more info on the Sheriff’s Depart-ment, see pages 15, 21 and 25.)

DID YOU KNOW?You can send an anony-mous tip to the Guilford

County Sheriff’s Offi ce by texting GCSO and your tip

to 847411 (TIP411).

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, please verify that it is open by calling the American Red Cross at 333-2111. Emergency shelters have been established in the town of Summer-fi eld (at either Summerfi eld United Methodist Church, 2334 Scalesville Road, or Center United Methodist Church, 6142 Lake Brandt Road).

(For more info on Emergency Services, see page 25.)

GIVE/GET ASSISTANCE

Tabitha MinistryP.O. Box 514, Summerfi eld, NC 27358643-0223www.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 environment for women coming from abusive situations, addictions and pris-on. 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.

(For more info on organizations where you can Get/Give assistance, see pages 15, 21 and 27.)

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., Monday-Saturday

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. For reser-vations and other info, contact Kent Dowdy at 944-4212.

PARKS & RECREATION

ATHLETIC FIELDS/PARKS

Summerfi 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, multipurpose fi eld, restroom/concession stand, playground and paved parking. Several youth sports organizations have rental agreements with the town. For more information, contact the town hall at 643-8655 or clerk@summerfi eldgov.com.

Summerfi eld Community Park Located behind the Summerfi eld Com-munity Center, 5404 Centerfi eld Road This 50-acre passive recreation park includes amenities such as paved walk-ing trails, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic shelters, stocked pond, fi shing pier, an amphitheater and paved parking. (A val-id fi shing license is required for fi shing.) Opportunities are available to dedicate a tree, garden, bench or other item as a lasting memorial to a loved one. Park fa-cilities can be rented for gatherings and events. For more information and rates, contact the town hall at 643-8655 or clerk@summerfi eldgov.com.

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MEMORIALSVeterans Memorial Northwest Guilford VFW Post 7999 has constructed a veterans memorial beside the Summerfi eld Community Center, 5404 Centerfi eld Road. 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 11, 16, 22 and 28.)

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 page 32.)

SENIOR PROGRAMS

(For info on northwest-area Senior Programs, see page 33.)

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 16, 22 and 33.)

YOUTH RECREATION / CIVIC GROUPS

RECREATIONSummerfi eld Recreation AssociationRob Langston, [email protected] eldrec.org The Summerfi eld Recreation Associa-tion is a nonprofi t, volunteer organiza-tion. 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.

LEADERSHIP/SERVICELeadership Tomorrow/Summerfi eld Youth Councilwww.leadershiptomorrow.us The Summerfi eld Youth Council meets the fi rst and third Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the fellow-ship hall at Summerfi eld First Baptist Church, 2300 Scalesville Road. Open to youth in grades 2-12 in northwest Guilford County, the organization fo-cuses on developing future community leaders, increasing civic awareness and beautifying the community.

(For more info on Youth Recreation/Civic Groups, see pages 11, 16, 22 and 34.)

DID YOU KNOW?Short story writer O. Henry’s grandfather was convinced to stay in Guilford County by a

Summerfi eld innkeeper.

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.


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ornamentals directly from farmers. Ac-tivities are offered at promotional events.

PARKS & RECREATION

ATHLETIC FIELDS/PARKSTriad Park9652 E. Mountain Street, Kernersville 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. When completed 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 9, 16, 22 and 28.)

SCHOOLS (PUBLIC)


SENIOR SERVICES

(For info on northwest-area Senior Services, see page 33.)

DID YOU KNOW?When construction is

complete, West Market Street will be four lanes wide through Colfax.

YOUTH RECREATION

Colfax [email protected] The Colfax Recreation Association offers youth baseball and softball pro-grams for ages 5-14.

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


(For more info on Emergency Services, see pages 8, 15, 21 and 25.)

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

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

ISO Rating: 6 (Awarded by the Insur-ance Service Offi ce, an ISO rating ana-lyzes 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 cal-culate 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 can be obtained from local fi re stations. The Colfax Fire Department also has an auxiliary that provides support to fi refi ghters. For info, call the fi re depart-ment.

MISCELLANEOUS

Piedmont TriadFarmers Market2914 Sandy Ridge Road, Colfax605-9157www.ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/triad Piedmont Triad Farmers Market allows visitors to buy vegetables, fruits and

Triad Park is the result of a collaboration between Guilford and Forsyth counties. The 426-acre park is located just outside Colfax.

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RACE White ........................................87.0% Black ...........................................5.2% Asian ...........................................3.4% Hispanic or Latino ...........................3.0% Two or more races ..........................1.0%Native Americans/Islanders comprise 0.4%

AGE Under 20 ....................................31.9% 20 - 29 ........................................5.9% 30 - 39 ........................................9.4% 40 - 49 ......................................19.8% 50 - 59 ......................................17.0% 60 and over ................................16.0%Median age is 41.3 years


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AT A GLANCEWhen Native Americans were the area’s only inhabitants, a natural ridge provided a practical site for a footpath. The community of Oak Ridge was named for that ridge and the plentiful, stately oak trees that grew there.

That footpath was later widened to accommodate horses and carriages or wagons, some of which were bringing students to Oak Ridge Institute. The facility of higher learning was estab-lished by local residents who donated what they could – some gave $5 – in the mid-1850s so their sons could reap the benefi ts of a formal education. Oak Ridge Institute grew in the early 1900s and was renamed Oak Ridge Military Academy. Along with it, the local road that became known as N.C. 150 or Oak Ridge Road also kept up with the times as automobiles began to replace horses and buggies.

Today red, white and willow oak trees, some of which are easily more than a century old, continue to stand guard near the one-time footpath. A mixture of historic homes, modern dwellings, shopping centers, schools, churches and businesses are now located there.

Like other towns in northwest Guilford County, Oak Ridge boasts excellent schools, low crime and high involvement of its citizens – illustrat-ing that where Native Americans and travelers once trod, the roads leading to Oak Ridge indeed lead to some-place special.


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Size: Approx. 15 square miles

Tax rate: 8.63¢ per $100 of prop-erty value (town), 78.04¢ per $100 (county), 9.17¢ per $100 (fi re department)

TOWN COMMITTEES:Beautifi cation; Board of Adjust-ment; Finance; Historic Preservation Commission; Parks and Recreation Commission; Pedestrian Plan; Plan-ning and Zoning Board; Water

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 10 Daylight Savings Time begins late Mar./early Apr. Oak Ridge Fire Dept barbecue March 29-30 68th Easter Horse Show May 31-June1 RidgeFest (co-sponsored by Town/MAOR*) June 1 Run the Ridge (sponsored by MAOR) June 7 Last Day of School (tentative) Aug. 26 First Day of School Oct. 26 Great Pumpkin Event (sponsored by MAOR) late Oct. Oak Ridge Fire Dept barbecue Nov. 3 Daylight Savings Time ends Nov. 5 Election Day Nov. 24 Community Thanksgiving service late Nov./early Dec. Light the Ridge with Santa (sponsored by MAOR) * MAOR: Merchants Association of Oak Ridge

Ray Combsmayor(336) [email protected]

Bruce Oakleytown [email protected]

Sandra Smithtown [email protected]

Roger Howertonmayor pro-tem(336) [email protected]

Danny Yanusz(336) [email protected]

Spencer Sullivan(336) [email protected]

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



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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 promoting 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 Bruce Frankel, president, at 497-3179, or by e-mail at [email protected].

(For more info on northwest-area Busi-ness Associations, see pages 20 and 24.)


Oak Ridge Garden Club Oak Ridge Garden Club meets the

fi rst Tuesday of the month (with some

exceptions) at 7 p.m. at various loca-

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WHAT’S NEW IN TOWNBUDGET The town council voted to ac-

cept ownership of the historic Old Union Cemetery on East Harrell Road.

The town received a pedestrian planning grant and formed a committee to consider where sidewalks or trails should be built and how to pay for them.

Oak Ridge completed a park survey and began planning for the next phase of construction at Oak Ridge Town Park. The town council also voted to voluntarily annex the 130-acre Cascades Preserve on Goodwill Church Road.

Construction is underway on the fi rst phase of the 100-acre GTCC Cameron Campus on N.C. 68 just outside Oak Ridge.

West Harrell Road was closed at its intersection with N.C. 68 due to the high number and severity of traffi c accidents there.

Billy Yeargin Jr. accepted the position of interim president at Oak Ridge Military Acad-emy after the presidencies of David Johnson, then Bob Rossi abruptly ended in 2012.

Sandra Smith was hired as the new town clerk.

The opening of a sweepstakes business prompted the town council to enact a privilege license fee for such businesses and restrict the location of them. In December 2012, the state Supreme Court ruled that sweepstakes businesses were gambling operations, and they were ordered to close.


REVENUES

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

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

ABC tax .......................... $55,000

Franchise tax ..................$257,000

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

Investment earnings ..........$9,000

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

Total revenues .............$1,179,000

EXPENDITURES

General government ...... $474,360(includes wages, professional fees, utilities, equipment, etc.)

Cultural andrecreation ...................... $315,160(includes park operations, park salaries, etc.)

Debt service on park ...... $328,000

Total expenditures ....... $1,117,520

Transfer toFund Balance ................... $61,480

Total expendituresand fund balanceappropriation ...............$1,179,000


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Oak Ridge Horse Show The Oak Ridge Horse Show, a 68-year community charity event, is held every year on Easter weekend. Funds raised at this event are returned to the com-munity by way of donations to local organizations, including Scout troops, schools, youth groups and sports teams, and a scholarship is awarded an-nually to a deserving local high school senior. Meetings are held year-round. For more info, contact Sharon Smith at 643-1425.

DID YOU KNOW?Oak Ridge has four places on the National Register of Historic Places: the

Jesse Benbow House, the Charles Benbow House, the Old Mill of Guilford County and Oak Ridge

Military Academy.

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 info, call Carolyn Brown at 643-3447 or Debra Mays at 643-3832.

Preservation Oak Ridge Preservation Oak Ridge, a nonprofi t organization that is committed to pre-serving 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 involved 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 8, 20 and 24.)

EMERGENCY SERVICES


FIRE DEPARTMENT


Steve Simmons, [email protected]

www.oakridgencfi re.com

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.

DID YOU KNOW?You can follow the Town of Oak Ridge on Facebook

and Twitter.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTIn case of emergency, dial 911

(For info on the Sheriff’s Department or other Emergency Services, see pages 8, 11, 21 and 25.)

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 9, 21 and 27.)


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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/PARKS

Oak Ridge Town Park6231 Lisa DriveThis nearly 80-acre park includes baseball/softball fi elds, two multipurpose 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. Picnic shelters, athletic fi elds and 10’ x 10’ canopies are available for rental. Sponsorship opportunities are also avail-able for businesses and individuals. For more park information and rental rates, contact town hall at 644-7009 or Parks and Recreation Director Terry Lannon at [email protected].


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)


SENIOR PROGRAMS

(For info on northwest-area Senior Pro-grams, see page 33.)

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 10, 22 and 33.)

YOUTH RECREATION

Oak Ridge Youth AssociationDavid Maxson, [email protected] The Oak Ridge Youth Association offers 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 Kernersville Soccer Associa-tion.

(For more info on northwest-area Youth Recreation and Civic Groups, see pages 10, 11, 22 and 34.)

Oak Ridge Town Hall, located at 8315 Linville Road, is used for meetings of the town council and the town’s many volunteer boards and commissions. The building is also used by many civic, community and nonprofi t organizations.

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AT A GLANCEWhile it may seem “small-town” to some, that’s likely what many Stokes-dale residents fi nd appealing. With its quaint downtown, residences, farms and industrial areas, the town provides residents with just the right mix.

Stokesdale’s origins go back to the 1860s when it was called Green Pond because of a swampy pond located nearby. In 1886, the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad laid tracks through the town, and trains travel-ing between Greensboro and Mount Airy helped facilitate its growth. The following year, the town’s name was changed to Stokesdale in honor of a Mr. Stokes. Alas, the man’s place in history has faded, and it is unclear now whether he was a train conduc-tor, railroad executive or a surveyor who surveyed the town.

Incorporated in 1907, Stokesdale’s coffers ran dry during the Depression. Reincorporated in 1989, the fi nances of today’s Stokesdale are strong. It is the only northwest-area town to have its own water system and to not levy a property tax. Even so, town leaders built a town hall and municipal park in recent years. Although its budget may not seem large compared to other municipalities, town leaders have been prudent with spending, helping to retain that “small-town” fl avor residents have come to love.

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EDUCATION (AGE 25 & OVER) Less than high school diploma ...........7.0% High school diploma or equal .........32.0% Some college, no degree ...............26.4% Associate’s degree ..........................8.4% Bachelor’s degree .........................17.8% Graduate or professional degree .......8.3%

RACE White ........................................88.8% Black ...........................................4.7% Hispanic or Latino ...........................3.5% Asian ...........................................1.4% Two or more races ..........................1.3%Native Americans/Islanders comprise 0.4%

AGE Under 20 ....................................28.6% 20 - 29 ......................................10.6% 30 - 39 ......................................13.4% 40 - 49 ......................................22.3% 50 - 59 ......................................13.9% 60 and over ................................12.2%Median age is 38.2 years


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

Council meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Stokesdale Town Hall.

For more information, visitwww.stokesdale.org.

TOWN HALL

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

Hours: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Tues-Fri

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; 78.04 cents per $100 of property value (county), 7.73¢ per $100 (fi re department)

TOWN COMMITTEESPlanning Board; Budget; Public Safety; Ordinance Review; Parade; Historic Preservation; Memorials; Parks and Recreation; Pathways, Trails and Easements; Economic Development; Roads and Transpor-tation; Education; Watershed; Long Range Financial Planning; Land Use Plan Review; U.S. 158 Bypass; Library; Athletics & Recreation.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Randle Jonesmayor(336) [email protected]

Randy Braswellmayor pro-tem(336) [email protected]

Carolyn Joynertown clerk/fi nance offi [email protected]

Frank Bruno(336) [email protected]

Mickie Halbrook(336) [email protected]

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


3rd Tues. each month Town Council meeting last Tues. each month Good Samaritan food pantry first Sat. of Mar. -Dec. ROADS Downtown Market March 10 Daylight Savings Time begins March 23 Stokesdale Fire Dept barbecue June 7 Last Day of School (tentative) Aug. 26 First Day of School Oct. or Nov. Stokesdale Fire Dept Brunswick Stew Nov. 3 Daylight Savings Time ends Nov. 5 Election Day Nov. 11 Stokesdale Veterans Memorial ceremony late Nov./early Dec. Town Christmas tree lighting late Nov. Good Samaritan Angel Tree kicks off 1st or 2nd Sat. of Dec. Stokesdale Holiday Parade


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WHAT’S NEW IN TOWNBUDGET The Stokesdale Library opened

in the Stokesdale Town Hall in January after the town council authorized its creation several months earlier. A new commit-tee dedicated to handling library business was also formed.

The Town of Stokesdale took over collections of monthly water fees on June 1, 2012, after Water Technology, the company hired to operate the municipal water system, was purchased and its new owner was not interested in renewing the services contract.

The Stokesdale Business As-sociation began phasing out in favor of a chamber of com-

merce. Named the Four Corners Chamber of Commerce, the organization will recruit busi-nesses in northwest Guilford, northeast Forsyth, southwest Rockingham and southeast Stokes counties.

The 481,000-square-foot Stokesdale Distribution Cen-ter, which had been empty since the end of 2009, became fully occupied. Culp, Endura Products, General Dynamics and Prime Source now lease space in the former Burlington Industries facility on U.S. 158.

In January 2013, the town hired Donna McCall as a part-time deputy clerk.


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

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

Beer and wineexcise tax ........................ $20,000

Franchise tax ................. $255,000

Cable franchise fees ........... $7,000

ABC profi t share ................$9,500

Miscellaneous ................... $1,300(includes town hall/park rental, etc.)

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

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

Total revenues ............... $301,800

EXPENDITURESGeneral government ...... $112,850

Cultural and recreation ..... $53,400

Public safety .................... $98,800(includes salary for full-time deputy)

Economic andphysical development,transportation ................. $36,750

Total expenditures ......... $301,800

Water System BudgetRevenues ...................... $220,600(includes water sales, tap/connec-tion fees, late fees, etc.)

Transfer fromFund Balance ................... $56,600

Total Revenues ...............$277,200

Expenditures...................$277,200(includes administrative, mainte-nance, water purchase)


Four Corners Chamber of CommercePO Box 614, Stokesdale NC 27357FourCornersCofC.com Formerly Stokesdale Business As-sociation, Four Corners Chamber of Commerce is open to businesses in northwest Guilford County, northeast Forsyth County, southwest Rocking-ham County and southeast Stokes County. Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel-Pardue Road. Membership applications and chamber brochures can be picked up at meetings. For more info, contact Frank Bruno at 337-8473.

(For more info on northwest-area Busi-ness Associations, see pages 14 and 24.)


Marine Corps League Detachment 1314 The Marine Corps League De-tachment 1314 meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Moose Lodge No. 1816, 8430 Southard Road in Stokesdale. Marine Corps League members promote the ideals of American freedom and de-mocracy and provide aid to all Marines and former Marines and their widows and orphans. For more info, contact Joe Vodenichar at 548-3866 or Les Leamons at 402-8415 or visit www.nwt1314.com.

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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 8, 14, 20 and 24.)

EMERGENCY SERVICES


FIRE DEPARTMENT


Todd Gauldin, chiefStation 12 – 643-07908401 U.S. 158, Stokesdale

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 lo-cal fi re stations. The Stokesdale Fire Department also has an auxiliary that provides support to fi refi ghters during a fi re or other emergen-cy. For contact info, call the fi re depart-ment.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT(For more info on the Sheriff’s Depart-ment, see pages 9, 15, 21 and 25.)

The Town of Stokesdale contracts with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Department for its own deputy for 40 hours per week.

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

DID YOU KNOW?While Stokesdale does not have a personal property tax, it is the only northwest town that offers municipal

water service.

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, please verify that it is open by dialing the American Red Cross at 333-2111. An emergency shelter has been es-tablished in Stokesdale at Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola Street. Plans are also being made to open the Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel-Pardue Road, as a shelter if needed.

(For more info on Emergency Services, see pages 8, 11, 15 and 25.)

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 27357 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 operated by Good Samaritan Ministries is open to the public from 10 a.m. to noon on the last Tuesday of every month. The pantry is in Stokesdale Business Center, 8500 Ellisboro 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)



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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 LibraryStokesdale Town Hall8325 Angel-Pardue Road

The Stokesdale Library features books and other media as well as programs for youth and seniors. For more info, contact Helen Marshall at 643-0043.

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 has two multipur-pose fi elds, 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.


LAKESBelews 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 Company, the monument is the site of a special pro-gram each Veterans Day. For more info, call Barbara Marshall at 643-5979.

POST OFFICE

8210 U.S. 158ZIP Code 27357 Hours: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday(800) 275-8777 orwww.usps.com

SCHOOLS (PUBLIC)


SENIOR PROGRAMS

(For info on northwest-area Senior Pro-grams, see page 33.)

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 10, 16 and 33.)

UTILITIES

Stokesdale Water System(Stokesdale residents on municipal water only) Stokesdale’s municipal water system was created with the help of a state grant. 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 before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. For water emergen-cies, call 643-4011 or after hours, call 342-4748, 706-9224, 601-2180 or 317-5938 and leave a message.

YOUTH RECREATION

ATHLETICSStokesdale American Youth Football AssociationDavid Homol455-1808 or [email protected] The Stokesdale American Youth Football Association offers football and cheerleading through the Rockingham County Youth Football League.

Stokesdale Parks and RecreationRandall Williams, president549-3936 or [email protected] 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 10, 11, 16 and 34.)

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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 De-tachment 1314 meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Moose Lodge No. 1816, 8430 Southard Road in Stokesdale. 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, call Les Leamons at 402-8415 or visit www.nwt1314.com.

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 fi rst Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse at the end of Winfree Road in Summerfi eld. For more 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, email [email protected], or visit www.vfw7999.blogspot.com

(For more info on Civic/Miscellaneous Groups, see pages 8, 14 and 20.)

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


Better Business Bureau852-4240

(For more info on Business Associations in Stokesdale and Oak Ridge, see pages 14 and 20.)

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. The president is Joanne Wittenborn. For more info, visit www.ggrwc.com.

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.greensboroairportrotary.org.

Greensboro Newcomers Club The purpose of the Greensboro Newcomers 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 Lesley Migliorato, president, at [email protected], 508-2721, or visit www.gsonewcomersclub.com.


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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)311 Pinewood Place Eden, NC 27288

(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)5630 David Christian PlaceGreensboro, NC 27410(P.O. Box 8146, Greensboro 27419)274-4658, ext. [email protected] two-year term expires 2015

Guilford County Courthouse 201 S. Eugene Street, Greensborowww.co.guilford.nc.us

County Commissioners641-3351 or www.co.guilford.nc.us, then click on 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 an-nual budget, which sets the tax rate. For the 2012-13 fi scal year, county residents are taxed 78.04 cents per $100 of as-sessed property value.

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

Kay Cashion (D), At Large273-2820 (offi ce)274-6272 (home)[email protected] commissioner in 2004, elected in 2006 and 2010. Current four-year term expires in 2014.

Jeff Phillips (R), District 5(includes part of Summerfi eld)337-2955 (cell)[email protected] commissioner in 2012. Current four-year term expires 2016.

EMERGENCY SERVICES


FIRE DEPARTMENTS(For info on fi re departments in Oak Ridge, Colfax, Stokesdale and Summer-fi eld, see pages 8, 11, 15 and 21.)

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTBJ Barnes, Sheriff400 W. Washington Street, Greensboro641-3694 (sheriff’s offi ce)641-3355 (duty sergeant, manned 24/7)www.guilfordsheriff.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. Phillip Byrd, district commander5532 U.S. 220 North, Summerfi eld641-2300Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

OTHER EMERGENCY CONTACTS

EMERGENCY MEDICAL

Kernersville Medical Center1750 Kernersville Medical Pkwy.Kernersvillewww.kernersvillemc.org

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

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

Wesley Long Community Hospital501 N. Elam Ave., GreensboroFront desk: 832-1855Emergency services: 832-0202



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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.

DID YOU KNOW?Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada,

Andy Pettitte, Robinson Cano and Giancarlo

Stanton are among Major League Baseball stars who

spent time playing in Guilford County.

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.

Natural Science Center 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro288-3769www.natsci.org The Natural Science Center of Greens-boro is accredited by the American Asso-ciation of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition for a museum, and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The center offers exhibits to appeal to every age. The Dinosaur Gallery and Gem and Mineral Gallery are perennial favorites. Animal Discovery is the out-door zoological park that features tigers, 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.

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

EMERGENCY SHELTERS Arrangements are in place through-out Guilford County for numerous emergency shelters, but locations are not made public until there is an emer-gency. Before going to a shelter, verify that it is open by calling the American Red Cross at 333-2111.

Emergency shelters have been es-tablished in the towns of Stokesdale (Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola Street, and/or Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel-Pardue Road) and Summerfi eld (Summerfi eld Unit-ed Methodist Church, 2334 Scalesville Road, and/or Center United Methodist Church, 6142 Lake Brandt Road).

MISCELLANEOUSAnimal Control641-5990

Department of 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 Department641-7777

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


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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.piedmontenvironmental.com 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-Salem714-2287wsdash.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, Greensboro271-5959www.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.

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, provides therapeutic equine activities for more than 250 individuals with disabilities

each year. It is a North American Riding for the Handicapped 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 ar-ranged by calling 881-5400.

Vietnam Veterans of America(800) 775-VETS www.clothingdonations.org Vietnam Veterans of America is a national service organization that primarily serves the needs of veterans of the Vietnam War era. The organi-zation accepts clothing, accessories, shoes, baby items, household goods, glassware, books, toys, bicycles, small furniture, rugs, tools, small appliances, bedding, draperies, curtains, kitchen-ware, jewelry, stereos, radios, portable TVs. Call to schedule a pickup.

(For more info on organizations where you can Give or Get Assistance, see pages 9, 15 and 21.)

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



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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.ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/triad Piedmont Triad Farmers Market is one of fi ve state farmers markets, allowing visi-tors to buy vegetables, fruits and orna-mentals directly from farmers. Activities are offered at promotional events.

GUILFORD COUNTY DEPTS. Behavioral Health: 641-4981Cooperative Extension: 375-5876Health Department: 641-7777Planning Department: 641-3334Register of Deeds: 641-7556Social Services: 641-3000 Tax Department: 641-3362

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.

VOTER REGISTRATIONBoard of ElectionsOld County Courthouse, 301 W. Market Street, GreensboroHigh Point Courthouse, 505 E. Green Drive, High Point641-3836www.co.guilford.nc.us, then click

on the Departments tab and scroll down to 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.

N.C. DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

www.ncdot.org/dmv

DRIVER’S LICENSE BUREAU New residents have 60 days after es-tablishing 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 (drivers 18-65 receive eight-year licenses; drivers over 65 receive a fi ve-year license).

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the following locations:

2391 Coliseum Blvd., Greensboro334-5438

2527 E. Market Street, Greensboro334-5745

810-A N. Main Street, Kernersville993-5651

DID YOU KNOW?You can sign up to be an organ donor when you get a learner’s permit or

driver’s license or online at www.organdonor.gov.

VEHICLE REGISTRATION New residents of North Carolina must register their vehicles within 30 days of es-

tablishing 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.

1325 N.C. 66 South, Kernersville993-5226Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

For more info, visit www.ncdot.org/dmv

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 Don Tilley 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 Bicentennial 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.


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Greensboro ArboretumWithin Lindley Park at Market Street and Starmount 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 Learn-ing 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 more info, visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks/facilities, click on Parks and then select Price Park, or call 373-3648.

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 Visi-tor 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 Station, Duke Energy’s largest coal-fi red station. The lake was completed in 1973 and has a surface area of 3,863 acres with 88 miles of shoreline. 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 avail-able at the privately-owned Humphries Ridge Marina and Campground 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 information, call 427-0498 or visit www.carolinamarina.com,

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 373-3800 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-



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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 shelters. A 5,000-square-foot building can be rented for meetings and parties. Con-struction on the $5-million Carolina Field of Honor, said to be one of the largest memorials dedicated to veterans on the East Coast, is slated to begin in 2013 at Triad Park. For more info, call 703-2500 or visit www.forsyth.cc/Parks/Triad.

DID YOU KNOW?The A&Y Greenway, which will pass through Summer-fi eld and Stokesdale and generally follow the route of the old A&Y Railroad, will be part of the state’s “Mountains-To-Sea” trail.

Watershed trails Greensboro’s 42 miles of watershed trails surround the city’s municipal res-ervoirs. 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 9, 11, 16 and 22.)

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 In addition to domestic animals, the clinic treats injured wildlife and places them with licensed wildlife rehabilitators.

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.

N.C. Cat Adoption Team P.O. Box 39585, Greensboro342-1131http://nccat.netE-mail: [email protected] NCCAT’s volunteers provide foster homes and care for rescued cats and kittens until they can be adopted. Check the website for dates of adoption fairs and other events.

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.


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Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network5803 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro644-7807http://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.

DID YOU KNOW?Low-cost rabies vaccination clinics are held in different

areas of the county each year. For dates/locations, visit www.

co.guilford.nc.us/gheh_cms and click on Animal Control.

SPCA of the TriadP.O. Box 4461, Greensboro375-3222www.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.

LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER Piedmont Communities Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic1910 N. Church Street, Ste. E, Greensboro333-5336pcspayneuter.com The clinic offers spay/neuter surgery by appointment only. The clinic does not treat sick or injured animals. The

walk-in wellness clinic is open from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays.

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. • Unused prescription drugs can be dis-posed of through the National Prescrip-tion Drug Take-Back Day on April 27, 2013, at some area drug stores. • 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/. 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.



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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.

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

(For info on Garbage Disposal, see page 34.)

SCHOOLS (PUBLIC)

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

Maurice “Mo” Green, superintendentHired in September 2008

BOARD OF EDUCATIONGuilford 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.

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]

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

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

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

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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]

DID YOU KNOW?You can learn how

local schools measure up by visiting www.

ncschoolreportcard.org.

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/greensboroRudy Swofford, principal,[email protected]

Summerfi eld Charter AcademyComing Fall 2013Serving grades K-8 Tentative plans for a building at U.S. 220 N (across from S’fi eld Athletic Park)www.nhaschools.com/schools/summerfi eld(866) 642-3676

N.C. Leadership AcademyComing Fall 2013 Serving grades K-9 (with plans for K through 12)9300 Payne 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. 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, transpor-tation 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 meet-ings 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.


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National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Educational meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 2005 New Garden Road, Greensboro, for individuals or families of people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression. For more info, call Merrianne Leff at 314-0829.

TRANSPORTATION

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

Greensboro Bus Stationwww.greyhound.com

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

UTILITIES

CABLE/INTERNET/PHONE BellSouth (888) 764-2500 or www.bellsouth.com

Time-Warner Cable(866) 874-2389 or www.triadtwcable.com

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

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

Waste Industries (Oak Ridge) 668-3712 or www.waste-ind.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.

DID YOU KNOW?You can pay the same amount each month on your power bill by sign-ing up for Duke Energy’s Equal Payment Plan at www.dukeenergy.com.

(At this site, you can also make payments, start/stop service and learn ways to

lower your power bill.)

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.For more info on Garbage Disposal, visit www.wastesite.co.guilford.nc.us.

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

RECYCLING/E-CYCLING(For info on Recycling/E-cycling, see page 31.)

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.

Water Technology & Controls (For Stokesdale residents on municipal water only) For info/billing, call 852-0802. To get water turned on, go to town hall Tuesday-Friday, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. For water emergencies, call 601-2180, 317-5938 or 349-7180; 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

ATHLETICSGuilford College SteelersCarri Bynum, president617-3803 www.guilfordcollegesteelers.com Football and cheerleading for chil-dren ages 7-12.

Greensboro United Futbol Club358-8030 Pete Polonsky, Executive Director [email protected] Soccer for boys and girls ages 5-18.

SCOUTSBoy Scouts378-9166 or www.bsaonsc.org

Girl Scouts274-8491 or www.girlscoutsp2p.org

(For more info on Youth Rec and Civic Groups, see pages 10, 11, 16 and 22.)

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Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PC Certifi ed Public AccountantIndividual & Business Accounting7805 US Highway 158Stokesdale, NC [email protected](336) 644-7033

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ATTORNEYS

Ingle Law, PLLC Ronald D. Ingle Jr., Attorney General Practice Law Firm 8004 Linville Road, Suite A-1Oak Ridge, NC 27310Telephone: (336) 497-1680www.IngleLawOffi ce.com

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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


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CAREER ASSISTANCE

Oak Ridge Career Center (Goodwill)Resumé development, career counselingComputer resources, workshops & moreOak Ridge Commons Shopping Center(336) 643-4907 • triadgoodwill.org ......................(see display ad on page 39)

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Goodwill Industriesof Central North Carolina, Inc.

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CHIROPRACTORS

Oak Ridge ChiropracticDr. David Lorczak, DCHeadaches, Back Pain, Stress Offering Complimentary Consultation(336) 644-80788004 Linville Road, Ste. B (@Hwy. 68)www.orchiro.com

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

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CHURCHES

Central Baptist ChurchCome as you are – everyone welcome!1715 NC Hwy. 68N, Oak Ridgewww.oakridgecbc.org (336) 643-7684

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Community Bible Church - Oak RidgeExperience a new beginning in 2013www.cbchurch.org(336) 841-4480


Crossroads Community Church 8212 B&G Ct., Stokesdale • 298-7770Sundays at 10am • crossroadsnc.com

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 A loving, learning, growing, giving Christian community Contemporary Worship - 8:45amTraditional Worship - 11am 2614 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridgewww.orpc.org • (336) 643-3452

Experience a new beginning in 2013

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

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


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

Serving the communities of

Stokesdale, Greensboro,

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COMPUTER REPAIR

Brandon’s Computer WorldRepair • Custom Build • Upgrade(336) 392-7929 [email protected]

DENTISTS & ORTHODONTISTS

Borden Family Dentistry 1009 NC Hwy. 150W, Summerfi eld(336) 644-2770www.bethbordendds.com ................... (see display ad on this page)

Oak Ridge Family Dentistrywww.drdevaney.com(336) 643-5515


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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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FITNESS

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

FLORISTS

Oak Ridge FloristYour local full-service fl oristSince 19782603 Oak Ridge RoadOak Ridge, NC 27310(336) 643-6469, 800-708-1720www.oak-ridgefl orist.com

FUNERAL SERVICES

Forbis & Dick – Brooke Chapel Serving the communities of Oak Ridge, Stokesdale, Summerfi eld and Greensboro8320 Hwy. 158, Stokesdale(336) 643-3711 ..................... (see display ad on page 41)

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Great Clips3 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, 12-6“It’s Gonna Be Great!”

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“My husband, an engineer, knows how a home should be built and Home Team Builders did just that.

Two years later, we turned to them for a basement up-fit” - Angela Hoffman

BUILDERS

Disney Construction Company Building fi ne homes for 30-plus yearsin northwest neighborhoods — and beyondOak Ridge, NC • (336) 643-4219www.disneycustomhomes.com


Home Team Builderswww.hometeambuilders.net(336) 215-6688


R&K Custom HomesRich and Kathy Dumas, ownersWe have the home to fi t your dreamCelebrating 20 years in the TriadCall 643-3503 or 382-0728 www.RandKCustomHomes.net ............. (see display ad on opposite page)

R.S. Hopkins ConstructionHassle-free building & remodelingwww.rshopkinsconstruction.com


CABINETRY / COUNTERTOPS

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


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

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

INTERIOR DESIGNInterior Design Solutions by Maria

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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 page 43)

ELECTRICAL / SECURITY SYSTEMS

Triad Electric & Electronic SecurityCommercial / ResidentialBurglar & Fire AlarmsAccess Control, CCTVAll types of electric & cablingMonitoring as low as $17.50/mo.(336) 643-7511, Cell 451-9737

FENCESPiedmont Fence Inc. Aluminum • Custom Wood PrivacyVinyl Privacy • CompositeEstate Gates • Access SystemsFree Estimates, Financing Available(336) 764-1163www.piedmontfence.com

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Kanoy Properties (336) 669-5233

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Your dreams begin here

www.oakridgeshrubberync.com

PLUMBINGJDB PlumbingFull-service, 38 years experience(336) 656-0019 .......................(see display ad on this page)

VACUUM SALES & SERVICESThe Vacuum Center Triad Inc. Since 1965 • Sales, Service, PartsMon-Fri, 9am-6pm • (336) 274-1693........................ (see display ad on page 47)

INSURANCE

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

Gladwell Insurance 5709 W. Friendly Ave., Greensborogladwellinsurance.com • 299-5185................ (see display ad on opposite page)

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

LANDSCAPING / YARD SERVICES

Oak Ridge Landscape Group www.oakridgelandscapegroup.com (336) 643-7798 or 645-5547........................(see display ad on page 46}

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MARINAS

Carolina Marina and LakesideSpecial Events Center

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MEDICAL

EYE CARETriad Eye Associates1577-B New Garden RoadGreensboro, NC 27410 • (336) 553-0800


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*Erie Insurance does not offer medicare solutions.

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

PAIN MANAGEMENT Shawn Dalton-Bethea, MDSpine & Joint Pain ManagementPhysical Medicine & Rehab(336) 349-5050, Fax (336) 349-5056520 Maple Avenue, Suite AReidsville, NC 27320www.pssspa.com ......................... (see display ad on p. 52)

PEDIATRICSNovant / Forsyth Pediatrics www.FPAOakRidge.com • (336) 644-0994 ............ (see display ad on inside front cover)

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

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Novant / K’Ville Family Practice-NW Guilford www.KernersvilleFamilyPractice.com(336) 643-3378 ............ (see display ad on inside front cover)

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Contact us for information about advertising in print & online (336) 644-7035 ext. 10 [email protected]

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If it’s here, we’ve got it covered.

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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 (COMMUNITY)

Northwest Observer / PS CommunicationsLocal news for northwest Guilford Countywww.nwobserver.com

PET/HORSE PRODUCTS & SERVICES

BOARDING / PETSITTING

Critter 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 – 18 years experienceServicing Oak Ridge & Summerfi eld(336) 643-5242Spoil-Me-Rotten will always spoil!

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Dr. Julie Packard, DVMis a past-president of the NCVMA.

(336) 665-1286www.bel-airevet.comM-F 8am-5:30pm SAT 8am-noonDrop offs as early as 7:30am

Dr. Julie Packard, DVMis a past-president of the NCVMA.is a past-president of the NCVMA.

We work with the Triad Golden Retriever Rescueand Four Seasons Boxer Rescue, and also volunteer

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VETERINARIANS

Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital Inc. Dr. Julie Packard, DVM7712 Kenmont Road, Greensboro(336) 665-1286www.bel-airevet.com .........(see display ad on opposite page)

Oak Ridge Animal Hospital Full-service Veterinary HospitalDrs. Sacks, Taylor & Talbot • 665-0002

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

PUBLISHER / COMMUNICATIONS

PS Communications Publisher of the Northwest Observer,northwest Finder, and Guide seriesDelivering local news since 1996(336) 644-7035www.pscommunications-inc.com

REALTORS/HOUSING

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

Family owned & operated since 1988

We also carry dog & cat doors

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Smith Marketing/Allen Tate RealtorsHomesites available from the $20KsCall us for your consultationJeff Smith (336) 215-7880Betty Smith (336) 451-4923www.smithmarketinginc.com .................. (see display ad on back cover)

The Bobbie Maynard TeamAllen Tate Realtorswww.BobbieMaynard.com ........................(see display ad on page 53)

RESTAURANTS

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

Ann Powell & AssociatesAllen Tate [email protected] ........................(see display ad on page 55)

DeDe Cunningham, REALTOR/BrokerAllen Tate Company, Oak Ridge(336) 509-1923 Cell/Text

Piedmont Rental Homeswww.piedmontrentalhomes.com(336) 617-5720 ........................(see display ad on page 43)

Prudential Yost & Little Realty Serving Northwest Guilford(336) 644-1100 .................. ............ (see display ad below)

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RETAIL/SPECIALTY SHOPPING

A.B SeedPiedmont Triad Farmers Marketwww.ABSeedCo.com .......................(see display ad on this page)

Goodwill Industrial Retail StoreOak Ridge Commons Shopping Center(336) 643-4549 • www.triadgoodwill.org ........................(see display ad on page 49)

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

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Countryside Village Retirement Community(336) 643-6301www.RetireAtCountryside.com

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SCHOOLS (INDEPENDENT)

Bishop McGuinness High SchoolAll faiths welcome!www.bmhs.us • (336) 564-1011


Greensboro Day School PK-12 Independent Schoolwww.greensboroday.org


New Garden Friends School Quaker School Serving PreK-12www.ngfs.org • (336) 299-0964

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SPECIAL EVENTS / CATERING CENTER

The Longhouse & Fudge-a-Little Special Events Center • Cateringwww.thelonghousenc.com • 707-6652

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