northwest observer | june 27 - july 3, 2014

IN THIS ISSUENews in brief .........................................3Your Questions .....................................4Stokesdale Town Council ...................8Apron recalls good memories ........10Frame shop brings history to life .....14Bits & Pieces .......................................18Around Town ..................................... 20Community Calendar ......................21Crime/Incident Report .................... 22NWO on the go! .................................23Letters/Opinions ................................24Grins & Gripes ....................................24Classifi eds ..........................................27Index of Advertisers ..........................31

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SUMMERFIELD – David Couch grew up working on farms in his home-town of Asheboro. By the time he was in high school, he had estab-lished himself as a budding entrepre-neur setting up what he refers to as his own “little cattle operation.”

Couch, 51, tells the story of how he made money purchasing unwant-ed bull calves, bottle feeding them and selling them. He didn’t own any

land, so he worked out a deal with local farm owners.

“There were a lot of widowed la-dies who couldn’t keep their property up,” says Couch.

In exchange for letting him keep his cattle on the property, Couch la-bored to bring the farms back into a manageable state. Even as a young man, he saw an opportunity to meet a need, bring people together and

Summerfi eld Farms: A little piece of country heaven

Committee recommends‘killing’ projectU.S. 158 Bypass not necessary, and would have ‘major negative impact’ on Stokesdale, committee members say

by PATTI STOKES

STOKESDALE – A citizen-led commit-tee is recommending that the U.S. 158 Bypass project be dropped lower on N.C. Department of Transportation’s project priority list, with the hope that re-priori-tizing the project would kill it entirely.

Steve Bowie, chairman of The Town of Stokesdale’s recently revived U.S. 158 Committee, gave a report at the

town council’s June 12 meeting, in which he requested the council accept the committee’s first recommendation to “send a letter to the Guilford County MPO as well as the local Board of Transportation member, and ask them to use their influence to reduce the ranking of R-2577 (U.S. 158 widening project), which in turn will cause NC-

A dream turns into reality as working farm evolves into event venue, farmers market and a simple place of beauty to be shared with the community

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Photo by Annette Joyce/NWO

Colfax Frame Shop, located on Sandy Ridge Road in Colfax, is overfl owing with history and memories of decades long since passed . Read the story behind this unique business and its equally unique owner on p. 15.

Delicious organic produce is available at The Market.

Cattle are moved frequently at Summerfi eld Farms to ensure the best beef product possible.

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Requests for rezoning, subdivision approvals on the riseIn response to request to rezone Bandera Farms property, neighbors circulate protest petitionSUMMERFIELD – With the economy on the rebound, more property owners in the northwest area are submitting rezoning requests and subdivision plans to the local towns for approval.

In Oak Ridge, two subdivision plans and two rezoning requests have been approved in the last two months, pav-ing the way for over 200 new homes. In Stokesdale, two new home developments have been approved since January, which will bring up to 124 new homes to that community.

Now, Summerfield may be about to get more new homes. The town’s Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings for two rezoning cases on Tuesday, July 1.

An application has been submitted to rezone two adjacent parcels of land on Hamburg Mill Road which total 18 acres; the parcels are currently zoned AG/CWA (Agricultural District in a Criti-cal Water Supply Watershed Area) and the request is to rezone them to CU-OSRD/CWA (Conditional Use - Open Space Residential District in a Critical

Water Supply Watershed Area.A second application has been submit-

ted to rezone property at 5366 Bunch Road, which is owned by Bandera Farms, Inc. and consists of 49.12 acres. The appli-cant is requesting the property be rezoned from AG/GWA (Agricultural District in a General Water Supply Watershed Area) to CU-OSRD/GWA (Conditional Use - Open Space Residential District in a General Water Supply Watershed District).

Similar to the PD-R (Planned Develop-ment-Residential) rezoning that neighbor-ing property owners on Linville Road in Oak Ridge recently protested, the OSRD zoning allows houses to be built closer together, in exchange for a larger percent-age of the property being retained as undeveloped open space.

Neighbors in the vicinity of the Ban-dera Farms property on Bunch Road are circulating a protest petition, saying they are opposed to the rezoning because it would allow for higher density develop-ment (houses on lots as small as 20,000

Photo by Laura Troeger/NWO

After learning about a scheduled public hear-ing for Bandera Farms’ property on Bunch Road, neighboring res-idents began circulat-ing a protest petition. The public hearing for the rezoning will be held on July 1.

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Whatever happened to Z, the goat? I remember the North-west Observer did an article on

him at some point. I think his owner had an auto shop in Oak Ridge at one time, but then he moved the shop to Kerners-ville where Z lived full time. I think the shop is closed now and the goat is nowhere to be seen.

You’re correct. Former Sum-merfield resident Nino Scirica owned an automotive repair

shop in Oak Ridge and later moved it to Kernersville. He also owned Z, a pet Nigerian Dwarf goat that ended up living at his shop.

When Scirica closed Liberty Automo-tive in Kernersville, he no longer had a place for Z. Since he lived in a develop-ment with restrictions that would not al-low farm animals, he had to find a new home for his four-legged friend.

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auto shop and watching traffic go by, Z now spends his days in a pasture while trying to win the affection of one of the Spains’ horses.

“He’s quite fond of her (a 20-year-old mare named Easy), but she’s not quite as taken with him,” says Dave, who likens their odd relationship to the donkey and dragon in Disney’s popular “Shrek” movie.

Dave says that Z had a bit of an ad-justment in moving in with them.

“It was a culture shock. He walked around the first week looking like he wanted to get out,” says Dave. “He was a city goat and now he’s a country goat.”

While at the shop, Z had his own room that he could retire to at night. To help make Z feel more at home, the Spains converted a tree house into a cozy little getaway for their new ad-dition. Dave says Z seems to love his private space, plus it provides protection from predators such as coyotes.

Although his lifestyle is definitely different than the one he had before, Z seems happy and is thriving in his new home. Now, if he can just get that horse to see how charming he is.

As reported in the NWO for the week of June 13-19 – at the Summerfield Town Council

Meeting on June 10, the citizens of

Scirica’s friends, Dave and Alex Spain, owners of DogWatch Hidden Fence of the Triad, stepped in to save the day. Z now lives with the Spains on their seven-acre property.

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Masters said the property went through a thinning operation this past winter.

“At around 15 to 18 years, trees need to be thinned because the original stocking level is greater than the land can support,” he said.

Without this process, the trees would run a heightened risk of disease and stunted growth, Masters explained. The thinning process ensures an optimum crop of timber when the forest completely ma-tures. In most cases, once the trees reach maturity (usually within 45 to 50 years), the land will be clear cut, new trees will be planted and the process starts again.


This parcel of land on Burton Farm Road in northern Greensboro is a loblolly pine plantation. As part of the production process, the trees were recently thinned.

Summerfield heard how the town council members feel about eminent domain, and that they all agreed they will not consider taking someone’s land in Summerfield for the A&Y Trail. My question is, who has the final say – can the MPO or NCDOT override the town council’s decision, or do we have an ordinance we follow in cases such as this, and the Summerfield Town Council is the one with the final say?

Summerfield Town Manager Scott Whitaker says that extending this section of the

A&Y Greenway, which follows the old Atlantic and Yadkin rail corridor, is ultimately a town project, and neither the MPO nor NCDOT would force the project or the use of eminent domain in such a situation.

“It also circles back to funding,”

Whitaker said. “The town would have to contribute significantly toward such a ma-jor greenway project and major funding decisions are in the hands of local elected leadership (Summerfield Town Council).”

Do you know why they are clearing so much land on Burton Farm Road, off North Church

Street in Greensboro? They are clearing what looks like a lot of land on both sides of the road, closer to the Yanceyville side than the Church Street side.

The site you’re referring to is located at 180 Burton Farm Road and is about 155 acres.

Based on Guilford County tax records, the land is owned by an entity doing business as Burton Farm, Ltd. The ad-dress listed is in Roswell, Georgia, which is located on the outskirts of Atlanta. We were unable to reach anyone connected with Burton Farm for comment.

David Masters, county ranger with the N.C. Forest Service, Guilford County division, confirmed that the property is a

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NCDOT will be re-prioritizing its project list sometime in December 2014, Bowie told the council.

The U.S. 158 widening project, which is estimated to cost $105 million and is still in the development stage, would widen 18.8 miles of U.S. 158 to multiple lanes from U.S. 421/Business I-40 in Winston-Salem to U.S. 220 in Guilford County. The project is divided into three sections, and it is Section C, a 6.5-mile segment, that would most directly affect Stokesdale. The segment would begin north of An-thony Road and end at U.S. 220.

NCDOT held a citizens informa-tional workshop in Stokesdale in April 2012 to update citizens on the project and present four alternate routes under consideration for Section C, or the U.S. 158 Bypass. At that time, right-of-way acquisition and construction costs for this section were estimated at $30 million.

An environmental assessment for Section C is scheduled to be performed early next year. According to the NC-DOT’s website, the assessment evalu-ates the purpose of the project, and its impact on both human and natural environment, which includes: efficiency and safety of travel, neighborhoods and

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Steve Bowie, chairman, presents the U.S. 158 Committee’s recom-mendation on the U.S. 158 Bypass at the June 12 Stokesdale TownCouncil meeting.

communities, relocation of homes and businesses, economy of project area, historic properties and sites, wildlife and plant communities, water quality, flood-plains, farmland and land use plans of project area, hazardous materials, traffic noise and air quality.

If the U.S. 158 Bypass project moves forward, construction would likely not begin in Stokesdale before 2025 at the earliest.

NCDOT is currently re-prioritizing projects to place its focus and resources on the most critical needs, Bowie told the council on June 12. The town’s U.S. 158 Committee does not feel the U.S. 158 By-pass falls into the critical needs category.

“The citizens of Stokesdale do not want NCDOT to spend major money on

the R-2577 project (particularly Section C) when with only a small amount of ad-ditional traveling distance, the intended truck and through traffic on U.S. 158 can use four-lane highways that are already funded and in development now,” Bowie’s committee wrote in a letter it drafted for the town to send to NCDOT and MPO.

“Furthermore, R-2577C is not re-quired for future traffic, has major nega-

tive impacts to our historical town, and is a waste of state and federal money,” the letter read. “Ultimately, N.C. 68 and U.S. 158 around Stokesdale should remain secondary roads for local traffic, especially with the large amount of boat-towing traffic through the area to Belews Lake. This preserves the town and follows the long-term growth plan set forth by the wishes of the Stokesdale citizens to man-age growth and retain the heritage of the small town and farming community.”

The council voted unanimously to authorize the mayor to sign and mail the letter drafted by the committee.

If the town is not successful in get-ting the project dropped completely, the committee is prepared to offer a second recommendation which will include preferred routes for the bypass.

To learn more about the U.S. 158 widening project and view maps show-ing four alternate routes for the U.S. 158 Bypass in Stokesdale, visit www.ncdot.gov/projects/US158ReidsvilleRoad.





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June 12 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTSas reported by CINDY BULLARD

Mayor Randy Braswell called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. An open-ing prayer was led by Rev. Mark Walker, a candidate for the 6th District U.S. Congressional seat, and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. A closed ses-sion was added to the meeting agenda to discuss a personnel matter.

CITIZEN COMMENTS Eileen Thiery asked about the pro-

cess for appointing someone to fill the vacant town council seat and Braswell said there would be an opportunity dur-ing the July meeting for anyone inter-ested in filling the seat to speak.

Thiery then asked if the council might appoint someone prior to the July meeting and Braswell said yes. Would the town council interview those who had submitted applications, or would it potentially appoint “somebody out of left field?” Thiery asked, adding she found it “a little strange” that somebody who hadn’t filled out an application might be considered for the position;

she referenced two dedicated citizens who she said had applied to serve on the town council but had not been con-tacted to discuss their qualifications.

Anyone interested in filling the va-cant town council seat would be able to speak during the July meeting, Braswell assured Thiery.

Thiery asked why it was mentioned at the May meeting that someone could be appointed before July, to which Councilman Bill Jones said he made that statement because he wanted to be sure everyone understood the council has the option to appoint someone to fill a vacant seat at any time.

Mark Walker thanked Stokesdale for being the precinct in Guilford County with the most people voting for him in the May primary election. The U.S. Congressional candidate said that a few years ago he became concerned about the direction our country was headed and as a pastor for the last 15 years and a former business manager, he felt compelled to become more involved

because he wanted his children to have the same freedoms that his parents and grandparents had had.

There is a way to discuss different views “without all the vitriol, without all the language, or the name calling that we see so many times in politics,” Walker said. He pointed out he is the only candidate endorsed by any of the sheriffs in the 6th District, or by any of the former Republican candidates who ran for the 6th District Congressional seat in May.

Walker said he would run a clean campaign and stay focused on bringing honor to “our faith, to God, our families, and the people of North Carolina’s 6th District.”

In closing, Walker said there were two things his campaign was very proud of: that people from all walks of life were part of his team, and that he was the only candidate who had not taken money from special interest groups. He asked for prayers, support, and votes on July 15, when the runoff election will be held.

NEW BUSINESSSheriff’s report. Dep. Scott Casey stated the last month had been “relatively quiet,” with only 18 reports having been generated in Stokesdale.

Regarding the town-owned deputy’s car, Casey said it was in the shop for repairs. The car has 86,400 miles on it, and Casey said he and the mayor had discussed the merits of keeping the car until it had 110,000 miles or more, or purchasing a new one. The sheriff’s de-partment usually replaces its patrol cars when they have close to 120,000 miles on them, Casey said. Braswell asked Casey to communicate the status of the car to Town Clerk Carolyn Joyner after the repairs had been completed.

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shops. Joyner, who serves in a dual role as the town’s finance officer, stated the budget was presented to citizens at the May town council meeting, and had been posted on the town’s website for public comments.

With regard to the operating budget, Councilman Frank Bruno pointed out that the town anticipated receiving a few thousand dollars more in revenue in the upcoming fiscal year than it would spend. Also, the water enterprise fund is expected to have a lower deficit next year than in years past. Joyner pointed out that fees for water customers had increased this year.

In response to a question from a citizen about whether there were plans to expand the municipal water system so that more people can connect to it, Braswell said three new developments had been approved in recent months (on Prince Edward Road, adjoining Angel’s Glen, and on the Dawn Acres Golf Course property), and water lines will be extended to all three of those developments; another development on Eversfield Road is “going through the process,” and if it is approved the town will extend water lines to that develop-ment as well, Braswell said. The council scheduled a workshop on June 20 to further discuss the water system.

4 0 Council voted to approve the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1.

U.S. 158 Committee. Steve Bowie, committee chairman, explained that NCDOT has proposed four alternative routes for the widened highway, none of which are desirable, but two are clearly the least desirable.

In addition to studying the proposed routes and making a recommendation as to which would be preferable, the committee was also asked to find out what responsibility the town would have for relocating utilities in the path of the route. On that note, Bowie said NCDOT will pay for relocating utilities if the most

current population figures do not exceed 5,500.

See p. 1 for more on the committee’s report and recommendations.

CLOSED SESSION After a brief closed session, the coun-

cil reconvened and voted to authorize the mayor to sign a letter which will be sent to N.C. Division of Employment Security in response to a claim filed by Donna McCall, former deputy clerk.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4 0 Council voted to approve a request by Stokesdale Parks and Recreation to use the town park’s ball fields and concession stand this fall and next spring. Council also unanimously voted to waive the facility usage fees, since Stokesdale Parks and Recreation helps with fertilizing and maintaining the fields.

Generator maintenance. The town has received bids from two companies, Clarke Power Generation and Oak Ridge Electric, for servicing the gen-erator on a periodic basis. The council voted to authorize the Property Commit-tee to review the bids and decide which company the town will hire to service the generator.

Separation of duties. Bruno referenced two documents relating to separation of duties, one from the N.C. Department of State Treasurer and the other being the town’s internal control separation of duties document. He recommended council review both documents and dis-cuss them at a workshop on June 20.

COMMITTEE/ BOARD REPORTSOrdinance Review Committee. With a 4-0 vote, Jim Greene was appointed to the committee.

4 0 Council voted to approve a budget ordinance amendment for the General Fund, which reflects a net increase in the unappropriated gen-

eral fund balance of $26,565 (the net increase was largely due to the receipt of $46,000 in planning fees, which was much more than anticipated for this fiscal year).

4 0 Council voted to approve a budget ordinance amendment for the Water Enterprise Fund, which reflects an increase in revenue of $13,000 from new meter and tap installations, and a decrease of $36,000 in expenses for purchasing water and flushing the system.

Administrative Report/Website. Bruno said the town’s new website would be launched sometime before June 20, and he thinks it will be more professional-looking and easier to navigate. The website address, www.stokesdale.org, and email addresses will remain the same.

COUNCIL COMMENTS Braswell read a report from the

Safety Committee’s May 12 meeting,

which was attended by two guest speak-ers from Guilford County Emergency Management.

A fire hydrant at the intersection of N.C. 65 and 68 has been hit on several occasions. Since the fire department has never used the hydrant and has confirmed it is not needed, and its location makes it susceptible to being hit, the council decided to pay to have it removed versus repaired.

Councilman Jones thanked Thiery for agreeing to serve on the Ordinance Review Committee. Bruno agreed to continue serving on the committee, and Braswell asked to join the commit-tee.

With no further business, the council adjourned.

The next Stokesdale Town Coun-cil meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, (a temporary change to the fourth, rather than the second Thursday of the month, which is only for the month of July).





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An elderly lady I once knew wore only white aprons, similar to the beauti-ful ones identified with Amish women. Crippled with arthritis, she welcomed visitors resplendent in her snow-white, crisp apron with no neck strap, but a bib attached to her print dress with two straight pins.

Old aprons are stitched with myri-ads of memories – of mothers substi-tuting them as makeshift “carriers” of apples and pears from the orchard, or convenient holders for fresh-picked green beans ready to be “snapped.” A nursing mom in days gone by perhaps, at times, shielded herself and her baby at feeding time by discreetly using her apron as a covering. Sometimes an apron might even be transformed into an umbrella of sorts, thrown over one’s head when caught in a sudden shower!

Writer and apron curator EllynAnne Geisel is the publisher of “Apron Chronicles – A Patchwork of American Recollections,” in which photographer Kristina Loggia provides beautiful and nostalgic photographs of aprons, de-picting their significance in our evolving society. It is a wonderful tribute to days when our lives were much less compli-cated. The book is a narrative about “wearing, making, and sharing a ‘bit of cloth and comfort,’” and is described as “more about life than fabric.” A cross-section of people from all walks

of life contributed aprons, old photos, recipes, and haunting, heartfelt stories that are the heartbeat of Geisel’s work.

Since 2004, a traveling “Chronicles” display of aprons and other memora-bilia gathered from many parts of our nation has moved across our land. I was privileged to view this unusual and striking collection when it was featured in a section of one of Greensboro’s now-defunct cotton mills. Deeply mov-ing, this experience seemed to whisk me back in time to a distant place called “How It Used to Be.”

Handmade and beautiful aprons are for sale in profusion in this area – at farmers’ markets, gift shops, church bazaars and festivals. Many people collect them, old and new, and I myself have acquired quite a few of them. My favorites are the ones made by some-one’s hands long ago, for they exude a lingering, faint, musty smell – a whisper of yesterday.

I can recall as a child running to my mother crying, when hurt or scared, and if I could just latch my small hands onto her apron and hold on, I felt loved and secure (and besides, sometimes she carried peppermints in her pocket!). For me, that familiar swatch of cloth was truly a “piece of comfort.”

The Bible itself proves aprons have been around for thousands of years. After sinning, Adam and Eve sewed leaves together to form “aprons” for themselves. (I don’t think those would work when frying bacon over a hot stove, though!) …

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“Higher density development of 2.2 homes per acre is inconsistent with current zoning in all of the surrounding areas and disrupts the existing pattern of development,” the petiton reads.

“We request that the number of homes be reduced to 1 per acre, or that the size of lots be increased to 40,000 square feet minimum and that all woodlands west of the proposed building sites as shown on the development plan

remain in the current natural state.”

After the public hearings on July 1, the Planning and Zoning Board is expected to make a recommendation to the town council; the final decision on whether to approve the requests would be made by the town council after holding another round of public hearings.

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Scammers are at it againNW NORTH CAROLINA – The Better Business Bureau of Northwest NC (BBB of NWNC) is warning consumers of a recent scam concerning computer safety. Scam artists are calling consumers and pretend-ing to be technicians from companies such as Microsoft while claiming they have de-tected viruses, malware or error messages from the consumer’s computer in order to gain remote access or sell software that is not needed. Brian Wright, CEO, BBB of NWNC experienced the scammers first-hand.

“These scam artists are taking ad-vantage of legitimate news stories and warnings about the need for computer security software to prevent hacking and identity theft,” said Wright. “The scam-mers will often have your name and other basic information from a public directory and will say they represent a well-known software company or use confusing tech-nical terms.”

The scammer will ask you to go to your computer and perform a series of complex tasks often targeting legitimate computer files and claim that they are viruses to gain your trust.

“Scams such as these are very believ-able,” Wright continued. “I actually was a victim when the scammers called and convinced me to navigate to a part of my

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“As a consumer, do not be embar-rassed if you fall for a scam such as this. These scammers are professionals out to take your money and have perfected their craft,” Wright says.

Wright encourages scam victims to report any incidents to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint and NC Department of Justice at www.ncdoj.gov.

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Located near the railroad tracks on Sandy Ridge Road, Colfax Frame Shop almost seems a little out of place among the residences and industrial buildings that surround it. But although it’s little more than a cinder block building on the exterior, this location and the memorabilia it houses is overflowing with memories and history of earlier days.

Owner Jim Quick, 72, opened his frame shop in this building in 1983. Before starting his business, Quick had worked for a Lowe’s Home Improvement store

I’ve been called a character and I’ve tried to live up to that all my life.”

Jim Quick, owner of Colfax Frame Shop

Frame shop brings history to lifeA business that began accidentally has become a treasured landmark

designing kitchens. When the company decided to transfer him to Florida, Quick hit the road – literally. He and his wife sold their home and their cars, bought a van and set out to see America.

“We traveled all over the country for two years,” says Quick, who claims it took more guts than money to make such a journey. “We ate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch, tried to have a vegetable or two for dinner and bought breakfast. Breakfasts were cheap. We took off our watches and said we’d eat when we got hungry and sleep when we got tired.”

While on the road, the couple took thousands of photographs. When they ran out of money they came home, after which Quick taught himself how to frame and started framing their photos for personal pleasure. Along the way friends asked for some of his framed photo-graphs, and gradually other people began bringing him framing jobs. That’s when he decided he could turn his new-found skill into a profitable venture.

Quick started a framing business that once had three locations and brought him corporate clients including R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Piedmont Airlines and

Long, Haymes and Carr advertising agen-cy. He also did work for NASCAR drivers, sports broadcasters and museums.

While he was working on his framing business, he also took the opportunity to nurture another of his passions – his love of history and all things old.

“I’ve been called a character and I’ve tried to live up to that all my life,” Quick says, flashing his trademark smile. It’s clearly that attitude that has made his shop a local landmark.

The site of the frame shop has a his-tory dating back to about 1900, when a two-story wooden building housed a country store on the main level and the living quarters of the proprietor and his family on the level above the store. That building burned to the ground and was later replaced by the current building.

Before Quick opened his frame shop, the building housed a country store. However, after the first major convenience store opened down the road at the I-40 intersection, the little store closed and the building sat vacant.

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An artist by nature, Quick transformed the exterior of the building with a paint brush, a few signs and some other relics. Two old-timey gas pumps flank the door of the building and a pyramid display of oil cans sits in the front window. Hand-painted signs swing from the building’s overhang.

At the side, a wrought-iron gate allows entry into a replica of a cowboy cemetery. On the wall of the building, Quick painted a life-size mural of an old Western town with gunslingers bearing down on the cemetery.

The other side of the building show-cases paintings of signs advertising bread and soft drinks. Quick painted them all.

Once you enter the shop, the hands of time continue to turn back. Quick has all of his tools for his framing business within easy reach, but customers quickly forget

why they came to the shop in the first place. It’s not easy to walk into this place and not be enchanted – or at the very least, distracted by the collection of items that Quick has gathered.

A wooden barrel with a checker board and two cane-seat chairs cries out for someone to sit down for a game. There’s a soda fountain counter with stools. Behind it sits a wood-burning cook stove. Feed a few coins into the mint-condition “Happy Days” style juke box and you’ll hear songs by Fats Domino, The Beach Boys, The Beatles and Elvis.

Then, there’s all the cowboy and Indian “stuff.” Toy guns, knives, Lone Ranger lunch boxes, a miniature replica of a stage coach and an old wooden wagon wheel. There’s even a little boy manne-quin dressed up in a Hopalong Cassidy

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Quick has crafted most of the leather cases that hold the knives he’s collected. And there’s a finely carved walking cane

with a realistic looking snake slithering its way around the stick.

The shop owner has a story to tell about each of the items he’s collected. Some of them are about an item’s histori-cal significance, while others are more personal and bring back memories of when he was growing up in the area. Those memories and the memories of other people are at the heart of his pas-sion for old things.

“I get a lot of satisfaction from what I’ve done with this,” says Quick. “People come in and see something that will trig-ger a memory. Most of those are pleas-ant memories. I’ve been able to create something that people appreciate and I like that.”

Unfortunately, after more than three decades Quick may soon see his landmark collection dismantled. Due to personal cir-cumstances, he’s in the process of selling most of his collection and may be shutting down his store. At this point, he doesn’t know what the future holds. One thing’s for sure, though, Quick will still find a way to live up to his “character” status. And who knows where that might lead him.

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Chandra, a Northwest High School alumnus, was inspired to create the Beach Blast 5K event as a way of giving back to the community after seeing the many ways the community reached out to his mother following a diagnosis of breast cancer a few years ago.

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The Dance Project is holding its annual free Afri-can Drumming and Dancing Workshop for summer camp students at Brown Recreation Center from July 7 to Aug. 1. The students will meet for two hours each afternoon for three weeks. During the fourth week, the last week of July, the camp students will be displaying all they have learned in a series of free performances held throughout Greensboro.

The workshop will be led by Wesley Williams, the director of Suah African Dance Theatre. Williams is an experienced dancer, drummer and teacher, and has led similar workshops with the Dance Project in the past. In this workshop, each participating child will have the chance to learn the rhythms and hand patterns to several songs on the drums, as well as the songs and dances that go to each rhythm. The program also encourages the creative gifts of the children and emphasizes respect for teachers, par-ents, and for themselves.

This workshop will be a great opportunity for boys and girls to learn about themselves and West African drumming, dancing and culture.

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Northwest Middle School students enjoy their fi eld tripto the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center. Shown here, the students weave through a spider web without touching it – while holding hands.

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Robert Tilley & the Hard Times Band, a bluegrass-country-gospel band, performed at the Music in

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Megan Holland, 3, enjoys a story read by Mary Pegg at

Golden Antiques in Summerfi eld on June 24. During the monthly

summer story reading, chil-dren can enjoy stories read by

volunteers from the community, have a snack, and get to pick

out a book to take home with them. The next story reading

will be on Tuesday, July 15, from 10:15 to 11 a.m.

Hundreds of JROTC cadets are participating in one of three fi ve-day camps hosted by Oak Ridge Military Academy this summer. Camp activi-ties include rappelling from a 60-foot tower, taking long hikes, maneuvering through obstacle courses and prac-ticing marksmanship. Shown below, cadets go through an obstacle course in which they must swing their legs and feet over the bars, alternating the direction of each swing.


In preparation for the Town of Summerfi eld’s kids’ Fishing Derby on

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REGISTER NOW: Fall Soccer | The Stokesdale Parks and Recreation

fall soccer program is now open for registration. In partnership with Greensboro United Soccer Association, the program aims to better accommodate families in Stokesdale, Summerfield, Oak Ridge and other sur-rounding areas. More info: 671-9542.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Kids’ Fishing Derby | The Town of Summerfield will

host a children’s fishing derby for children ages 6-12 on June 28 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Summerfield Community Park, 5404 Centerfield Road. Pre-register at www.summerfieldgov.com (participation is limited to the first 50 registered). Bring your rod and reel or borrow one from the town; bait will be provided. Call 643-8655 for more info. See ad on p. 11 for more details.

Music in the Park | Join us from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on June 28 at the Summerfield Community Park, 5404 Cen-terfield Road, for an evening of live music by the Part-Time Party-Time Band. Admission/parking is free. Concessions will be available. More info: [email protected] or 643-8655. See ad on p. 11 for more details.

Food Pantry/Clothing Closet | Good Samaritan Min-istries will offer its monthly food and gently used clothing closet on June 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Stokesdale Business Center, 8500 Ellisboro Road. Those who’d like to donate to the food pantry may purchase a complete box of food from the Bi-Rite in Stokesdale for $25; monetary donations can be sent to GSM, P.O. Box 202, Stokesdale, NC 27357. More info: Terri at 643-5887 or [email protected].

TUESDAY, JULY 1 Kiwanis Club | The Northwest Kiwanis Club will meet at

noon on July 1 at Bill’s Pizza in Oak Ridge, 1431 N.C. 68. Lunch may be purchased and visitors are welcome. Call Donna Ogletree for more info at 485-1100 or email [email protected].

THURSDAY, JULY 3 Town Council Meeting | The Oak Ridge Town Council

will meet on July 3 at 7 p.m. at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. For a meeting agenda, visit www.oakridgenc.com.





DAMAGE TO PROPERTYJUNE 22 | A resident of East Harrell Road in Oak Ridge reported (an) un-known suspect(s) broke the rear window of his vehicle, which was parked at his address.

JUNE 22 | A resident of Summerfield Road in Summerfield reported (an) unknown suspect(s) broke the window of a vehicle parked at her address.

THEFTJUNE 17 | A resident of Carlson Dairy Road in Summerfield reported an un-known suspect stole $1,300 in cash and prescriptions from the residence.

JUNE 18 | A resident of Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale reported unknown suspects entered her unlocked vehicle

and removed her purse and prescrip-tion medications.

JUNE 19 | A resident of Bienvenue Drive in northwest Greensboro reported an unknown suspect entered her unlocked vehicle and removed several items val-ued at about $40.

ASSAULTJUNE 22 | An arrest was made for Simple Assault after a man assaulted his girlfriend during a domestic dispute at a residence on Bartonshire Drive in Oak Ridge.

BURGLARYJUNE 16 | The Guilford County Sheriff’s office was dispatched to a residence on Bunch Road in Summerfield after being notified by ADT Security that the alarm had been activated. The property owner was out of town during the incident and the investigation continues.

JUNE 16 | A resident of Church Street in northern Greensboro reported two

unknown suspects kicked in the front door of his home and stole multiple TVs, phones and other electronics valued at $2,498.

JUNE 18 | A resident of Church View Drive in northern Greensboro reported an unknown suspect kicked in the back door of the home and stole three com-puters and a TV; the loss was valued at $2,179.

JUNE 20 | A resident of Wigeon Drive in northern Greensboro reported an unknown person forcibly entered the home through a back door, stealing several pieces of jewelry and prescrip-tion medication; the loss in damages and property was estimated at $1,200.

The District 1 Sheriff’s Offi cehas recently responded to the following incidentsin northwest Guilford County.

CRIME / INCIDENT report

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Capt. Yousef Sansour

Growing Young Minds

• Developmentally appropriate curriculum in a loving, Christian environment• Half-day program 9am–1pm, 2–5 days a week for Toddlers–4 year olds

For registration information or to schedule a tour, contact:

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An ounce of prevention McGruff the Crime Dog and AlertID help parents keep kids safe during summer

The National Crime Prevention Coun-cil, home to McGruff the Crime Dog®, and AlertID have joined forces to provide important summer safety tips for families.

“Keeping kids safe while traveling can prove challenging for parents. Being pre-pared and practicing simple safety rules will help protect your children,” says Ann M. Harkins, NCPC president and CEO.

When it comes to summer travel, details are important. Parents can register for free at AlertID.com and enter an ad-dress to see an easy-to-read map showing sex offenders living or working in the area. Parents can view local crime information in hundreds of major cities and receive crime alerts as well.

Before You Travel: Snap a photo of your child and enter up-to-date descriptions into AlertID’s My Family Wallet™ (located on AlertID’s free mobile app). If the child goes missing, members may access the information on their smartphones and send it quickly to law enforcement. NCPC

also suggests reviewing safety rules with kids before leaving home. Have children memorize or keep handy your cell phone number and address, as well as the name, phone number, and address of the place you are staying. Teach children to dial 9-1-1 in emergencies.

While Traveling: Dress kids in bright, memorable colors for easy recognition in a crowd. Always accompany and super-vise children in public facilities, including restrooms. Keep children with you at all times and strictly enforce a buddy system for older children, including designat-ing a time and place to meet. If they are approached or grabbed by a stranger, instruct children to yell “This person is try-ing to take me!” or “This is not my mother/father!” and to resist by pulling, walking or running away.

For more info and tips on travel safety, visit www.ncpc.org or AlertID’s Live Safely Resource Center. To sign up for a free AlertID account, go to www.AlertID.com.





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Rezoning would not be in keeping with rural atmosphere

Developer Kevan Combs has requested to have a 50-acre parcel of land at 5366 Bunch Road rezoned to allow a higher housing density of 2.2 homes per acre instead of the one-home-per-acre maximum that the current RS-40 zoning requires. This will not only be a departure from the mini-mum acreage standards that the Town of Summerfield has striven to maintain for the sake of consistency, but could also be detrimental to the rural at-mosphere the people of Summerfield currently enjoy. Not to mention the fact

that we risk a slippery slope of acceler-ated unchecked development should this request be approved.

I urge residents to let your concerns be heard at the Summerfield Planning and Zoning Board meeting on Tuesday, July 1, and at the public hearing during the Town Council meeting on Tuesday, July 8. Both meetings will be held at the Summerfield Community Center located at 5404 Centerfield Road.

Lee Haywood,SUMMERFIELD

Ledford’s articles bring back wonderful memories

I want to express my appreciation to Helen Ledford for the wonderful stories she writes, and to encourage her to keep up the good work. So many people share her memories and can relate to the things she writes about.

Not too long ago, she wrote an article about my late brother-in-law,

John Clodfelter. It brought back so many good memories. I get a lot of joy out of everything she writes.

I also want to thank the Northwest Observer for publishing Helen’s articles. I look forward to reading her next one.

Mickie Halbrook, STOKESDALE

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GRINS to... All the volunteers

from the Church of Je-sus Christ of Latter-day Saints who again this year did yard cleanup and painting at Oak Ridge Military Academy.

Oak Ridge Town Councilman Mike Stone, who was willing to stand alone and hold his ground for what he felt was right. A dedicated councilman

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listens to the people, does his research and votes for what he believes is right.

Kevin and DeLana Harvick for following their development dreams. There are a lot of folks who don’t like the stress of speaking out in the middle of a fracas but are silent supporters of diversity.

Girl Scout Troops 40326, 2088, 41726, and Boy Scout Cub Pack #130 for demonstrating the spirit of scouting in working together on their joint com-munity service project benefiting the families who participate in the ORUMC Backpack Ministry.

Oak Ridge Mayor Ray Combs for standing up for “good” folks! Fancy houses don’t make one better (or richer) than others. Life gives us all hurdles and opportunities (just some more than others).

Everyone who came out to Veterinary Hospital of Oak Ridge’s open house – it was a blast! I (Dr. Julie) cannot begin to thank the community enough for mak-ing me feel so welcomed.

President Obama and our First Lady for being great role models for families and for their fight for equal pay in this country.





busy work. I just printed over 20 pages.

Those who judge others so quickly. Our children missed school during make-up spring break days to visit historical American landmarks – the only school days they missed all year. Guess we’re terrible role models for giving our children educational hands-on experiences!

The IRS for incompetence and acting above the law. If I can’t get rid of my files, neither can you. It would be in the best interest of the governed for the gov-ernment to abolish the Internal Revenue Service.

The driver of the white pickup truck who rear-ended me on Wednesday, June 4, on Old Oak Ridge Road near River Hills (northwest Greensboro). And for leaving the scene of the accident. I now have a repair bill of $7,000!

The individual who called parents “selfish” for keeping kids out of school on make-up days. Pause a moment and consider the “why.” Family trips and travel may have been planned long ago. Think

about possible circumstances before judging.

The person whose poor, sweet little dog I found with a collar, but no tags or microchip. Pet owners, please take the time to put ID on your animals!

Gail Dunham and Dwayne Crawford – if Summerfield’s surplus is spent (as you want) and fair taxing doesn’t con-tinue, the town soon becomes bankrupt and heavy taxation would be required. Your ideas would set Summerfield back 30 years!

Subway in Oak Ridge for false ad-vertising. They don’t even have chicken salad, even though the server is wearing a shirt stating “Order chicken salad!”

Editor’s Note: We spoke with an em-ployee of Subway in Oak Ridge, who said the restaurant stopped carrying chicken salad because their distributor, US Foods, stopped making it. As for the T-shirt, we agree that it isn’t good business judgment for employees to wear a T-shirt advertising a menu item that is no longer available.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:www.SummerfieldFBC.com

Click “Fall Upward Sports” on the right

Call the church at

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SAVE THE DATEFall Soccer EvaluationsJuly 26 & August 99:30am - 1pm Ages 4 - 6 th gradeHeld at the church: 2300 Scalesville Road, Summerfield

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GRIPES to... The IRS for giving

lame excuses about lost emails that could shed light on the targeting of certain political groups – and lawmakers who accept those excuses. Wrong is wrong, regardless of which side of the political fence you’re on.

The anonymous griper who griped that gripers griping anonymously lack courage. Your name isn’t included with your gripe griping about nameless gripers griping. So, where’s your courage? Say that really fast and it’ll make you grin.

My neighbor, who is obsessed with deer (even though the deer trails were here first). If you hate them so much, why move to the country? And enough with the guns and firecrackers every night!

Northern Middle for assigning way too much summer work to rising 6th graders. My child likes to play outside, not be stuck inside doing a bunch of




Start content here if using a new section bar enjoy the benefits himself. That goal to find the “win-win” has been at the core of his success as a local business owner and developer.

“I’ve always tried to look at the posi-tives in business,” says Couch. “It’s got to be a win-win for everyone or it’s no deal.”

Couch kept up his small business through college. After graduating from Wake Forest University in 1984 with a double major in economics and Spanish, he ended up in real estate but never lost his love for farming.

Summerfield Farms is a product of both Couch’s infatuation with farming and his incredible vision.

Located off Pleasant Ridge Road in Summerfield, this 500-acre spread is a working farm that produces organic beef, produce and eggs. There’s also an on-site market and an events venue.

Long before the farm, which was origi-nally 300 acres, was available, Couch had his eye on the property. After the For Sale sign went up, the property sat without a buyer for a long period of time.

“Every developer had tried to make it work (for their purposes) but the soil didn’t perk,” says Couch. “I started dreaming about it and figured out a way to make it work for me.”

In the beginning, Couch was just looking for a place to hunt. He brought his tractor, bush hog and chain saw and began cleaning up the overgrown property and creating wildlife habitats. Eventually, he started raising hay and selling it to other farmers.

“None of this was ever in the plan,” says Couch of his growing enterprise.

A passionate advocate of clean eating and environmental friendli-ness, Couch realized he could do a lot more with his farm. Although he claims there’s been no specific plan, the layout of the farm, its offerings and its employ-ees give the impression that there’s been a vision long in the making.

Everything produced at Summerfield Farms is organic. Couch jokes that his 100 percent grass-fed beef is actually “more organic.” The farm’s 200 head of cattle are herded throughout the fields to both eat the grass and naturally cultivate the land.

Scott Phillips, who grew up on a ranch in Mexico and spent more than 20 years managing ranches in Mexico, Texas, Florida and Oregon, watches over the herd and moves them multiple times daily to ensure they are properly nourished.

If you want to know anything about chick-ens or eggs, just spend some time with Tony Heart, who oversees 1,200 free range chickens on the farm property. He’s the one who built the portable chicken coops with the solar panel doors that close at night when the chickens come in and opens to let them out with the rising sun. Heart says in a week’s time the farm will sell nearly 300 dozen organic eggs.

Beef, eggs and produce are available at the farm’s own year-round market, in addition to offerings such as fresh seafood from The Shrimp Connection, pastured pork, fresh-baked breads and local dairy products.

Dana Davis, who manages the mar-ket, says there is a lot more to come.

“We’re constantly adding inventory and we’ll soon have a lunch in a box that people can just grab and go,” Davis says. There are also plans for a grill, a full-service restaurant and an outdoor farmers market.

Besides being a work-ing farm and a place to buy delicious and healthy food, Summerfield Farms has become a unique event destination. From the bucolic wildlife habitats to the magical


David Couch, owner ofSummerfi eld Farms.

pastured pork, fresh-baked breads and local dairy products.

Dana Davis, who manages the mar-ket, says there is a lot more to come.

lighted tree on Rascal’s Ridge, some of the area’s most peaceful and beautiful views are found on this farm.

The Barn, a renovated hay barn, fea-tures a stage and plenty of seating. Just outside is the massive, yet elegant white tent that has a chandelier dangling

from the ceiling and white lights running up the sides.

The Pole Barn provides an open air feel and a view of the pond.

Other popular outdoor venues include two locations under-

neath some stately old trees and the farm’s lush

meadow. And for those who want to get the full effect of the beauty the farm has to offer, there’s an opportunity for a hayride which will take you around and through the property.

Although he still enjoys hunting on the farm, Couch sees his property as much more than hunting grounds. For him, Summerfield Farms has given him a way to bring the community together, educate people on the benefits of clean eating and provide them with the means to live a healthier lifestyle.

As in the past, he’s found his win-win situation.

want to go?SUMMERFIELD FARMS3203 Pleasant Ridge Road,

Summerfield(336) 643-2006

www.summerfieldfarms.com

THE MARKETTues.-Fri. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sat. 9 a.m. -6 p.m.Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Closed Mon.

THE BARNFor event information, call 471-5205

SUMMERFIELD FARMS...continued from p. 1

Photos courtesy of Joey Seawell

The Barn is one of the mostpopular event venues atSummerfi eld Farms.


AUTO FOR SALE

‘97 VOLVO 850, body in good condition, never wrecked, no rust. Needs timing belt. $300. (336) 312-2453.

EMPLOYMENT

DRIVERS: Local/regional/OTR. New en-hanced pay package based on exp. Ex-cellent benefi ts. Consistent miles. Daily/weekly/bi-weekly hometime. CDL-A 1 year OTR exp. (855) 842-8498.

STYLIST NEEDED WITH CLIENTÈLE, all b/r’s $160 plus perks. Toppa the Morn Hair Salon. Amenities: wax machine, break room, cable TV, fridge, toaster oven, micro-wave, washer/dryer, locker, coffee+, steam dryers, water cooler, back/bar free. Call Joe McHugh, (336) 235-0911, ext. 0.

DRIVERS: Immediate line-haul openings! Great home-time, pay & benefi ts! CDL-A w/ X&T, 1 year exp. req. (EOE/AA) Old Dominion Freight Line, Dave Mizell, (336) 217-6889.

Place your employment classifi ed online at www.nwobserver.com,

or call Laura, 644-7035, ext. 10.

LOST & FOUND

SLENDERTONE AB SYSTEM in box, found on Hwy. 150 near Oak Ridge Swim Club. If it’s yours, please call 644-7035.

SAVE THE DATE

GRAND OPENING, Sat., June 28, Vintage to Vogue, inside Golden Antiques, Summer-fi eld. Featuring Farmhouse Paints & paint-ing classes open to all levels on Wednes-days and Saturdays. Primitive to elegant fi nishes. Contact Denise for more info, (336) 609-1569, [email protected].

FAMILY FUN NIGHT, featuring the movie “Frozen,” Sunday, June 29, Central Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. See display ad on page 10 for more information.

SUMMER CAMP

STAGELIGHTS THEATER COMPANY is gearing up for summer camp! Join us at Ridgewood Swim and Tennis for theater fun + swimming option. Seuss, Robin Hood, Disney and more. 1st week, 6/16/14. Pric-es from $155; www.stagelightstheater.com, email [email protected].

YARD SALES

YARD SALE, Fri. & Sat., June 27 & 28, 8am-12n, 6909 Aplington Rd., Oak Ridge. Ladies’ plus-size clothing, jewelry, house-hold & computer items.

MOVING SALE, Sat., June 28, 7:30-11:30am, 4906 Robdot Dr., off Stafford Mill Road, Oak Ridge. Clothes, toys, riding mower, misc. household items.

YARD SALE, Sat., June 28, 7am-1pm, 5601 N. Church St., Greensboro, at The Woods of Terror.

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HOME SERVICES

CLEANING

A&A PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANINGStress less and let me take care of the mess. Please call or email for free con-sultation. (336) 686-4005, [email protected].

SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Affordable, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196.

HOME SERVICES

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

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

CRISTINA’S CLEANING SERVICE Weekly cleaning, references available upon request. (336) 423-7384.

Tell our readers about your business! Call Laura for more info. (336) 644-7035, ext. 10.

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

MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free esti-mates, guaranteed service. 432-4483.

JASMINE CLEANING SERVICE. Afford-able, experienced, guaranteed. 423-4938.

CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANINGGutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

MAID-2-SHINE. Serving NW area for 10 years. Homes, offi ces, move in/out. Detail oriented, prof, bonded, exc. ref. 338-0223.

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

Professional custom cleaning for home & office

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

Seasonal • Licensed/Bonded/Insured Customized Services

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Home Maid, inc.

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Employment ................................ 27

Lost & Found...............................27

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

Summer Camp ............................27

Yard Sales ................................... 27

Home Services .......................27-30

Misc. Services ..............................30

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

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

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

Real Estate .............................30-31

INDEX


HOME SERVICES

DECORATING

EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture place-ment. E-mail [email protected] or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411.

INTERIOR DECORATOR with many years of experience to design your interior/exte-rior livings spaces with fabrics, fabrica-tions, re-upholstery, and installations. Call Inga Huff at (336) 257-3943 or email at [email protected].

The Northwest Observer reaches EVERY MAILBOX with an

Oak Ridge, Summerfi eld and Stokesdale mailing address.

FLOORING

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

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

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

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

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

Home Improvement & RepairsLicensed & Insured

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Lisa & Jerry Potkay, Stokesdale

(336) [email protected]

oldschoolsjhr.homestead.com

Bathroom Remodeler | Additions | Decks

HOME REPAIR, LLCOLD SCHOOL

HOME SERVICES

GRADING / HAULING

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

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

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

GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING

VINYL SIDING REPAIRSFacia, siding & gutter repairs. Mays Siding, 215-8775, www.mayssiding.com.

MAYS SIDING & WINDOW CONTRACTORS, vinyl railings & siding, replacement win-dows, gutter cleaning and repair. Please call 215-8775 for a free estimate.

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

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.

COLFAX LAWNCAREComplete lawn care maintenance. Mow-ing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. (336) 362-5860. Serving the Triad for 25 years.

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

TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? I can help with landscape/lawncare needs. Trees, trimming, yard prep and cleanup. Honest and reasonable. (336) 464-5215.

ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICETotal tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157.

HOME SERVICES

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

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

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

A-LIST LAWN CARENew customer special - 4th cut free! Free estimates. (336) 609-7013.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Call Tony - office (336) 215-4531

Mulch & Pine Needles • Tree Cutting Concrete Sidewalks / Driveways

Landscaping • Lot / Land ClearingStump Grinding / Removal

Bobcat & Dump Truck ServicesLeaf Removal • Parking Lot Cleanup

GreenScapes

HOME SERVICES

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

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

TRACTOR FOR HIREBush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree re-moval, hauling & more! (336) 207-6632.

MIKE’S LAWNCARE. Mow, trim & blow. Free estimates. (336) 543-3664.

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

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS15-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaran-teed! Call (336) 601-3796.

AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality ir-rigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174.

MASONRY

SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. It’s summertime! Let us help with your out-door living and entertainment spaces! No better time for a new patio, sidewalk or drive-way. Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.


HOME SERVICES

PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. Brad Rogers. Call for free estimate. Local 314-3186.

David & Judy Long, owners

(336) 931-0600BEKPaintCompany.com• References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed

BEK Paint Co.Residential & Commercial

PLUMBING

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

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

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

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POWER WASHING

POWER WASHING BY MAYSSpecializing in vinyl homes. 215-8775.

A.S.K. PRESSURE WASHING Professional equipment, professional eco-friendly chemicals, professional work. Refer-ences available. Residential or commercial. 25% off through July, 2014. (336) 451-9566.

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

HOME SERVICES

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

ON-TARGET

Construction Services, Inc.

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

ON-TARGETCONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.

30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee Insurance specialists

FREE EstimatesInsured & Dependable(336) 644-1580

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

MOBILE WELDING SERVICEResidential, wrought-iron fence & gates, cus-tom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, 362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com.

KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION.26 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and win-dows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hard-wood and linoleum fl oors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTIONKitchens & baths, rotted wood, custom decks, garages, siding, windows, roofi ng specials. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

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

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

HOME SERVICES

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

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

Furniture Kare Co.

(336) [email protected]

20 years experience in repair & restoration

• Refinishing and repair• Antique restoration• In-home services

All types of furniture problems

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LOCAL PICKUP & DELIVERY • FREE ESTIMATES

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

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

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available here

We carry moving & shipping supplies

GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heat-ers. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

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• Liner replacement • Pool openings • All repairs• Weekly cleaning/maintenance

www.sharkyspoolservices.com(336) 207.9793

HOME SERVICES

Triad Garage Doors SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS

(336) 501-6025www.triadgaragedoors.com

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

JUNK REMOVAL – appliances, batteries, mowers, cars, electronics, trash removal, etc. Call about free junk removal, 453-8644.

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

JUNK REMOVAL (free if it’s metal), mow-ing, aerating, pressure washing, trash re-moval, etc. Reasonable rates. 202-5950.

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HOME SERVICES

R4 SPECIALTIESRepair, refi nish, reface and remodel. Free estimates. 14 years architectural mill work experience. (336) 339-7552.

Construction Services, INC

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ROOFING

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

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

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

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MISC. SERVICES

AFORADABLE ALTERATIONSCall Pat, (366) 988-1041.

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

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

MISC. FOR SALE

WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles and so much more! 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Consignors needed, $100/mo. for 10’ x 10’ space. Larger spaces available. Please call (336) 992-2469. Hours: Monday-Sat., 10am-7pm, Sunday, 1-6pm.

MISC. YAKIMA BIKE RACKS & PARTS for pop-up camper. Cheap!! (336) 601-9171.

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

KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTSFresh produce and hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfi eld. 708-0485.

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CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick-up of appliances, AC’s, grills, metal items, computers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167.

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

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LOOKING FOR A HOME

Jay is a 3-year, 3-month-old medium-sized male cat who is very calm, gentle, and doc-ile. He likes to explore new areas and meet new people. Jay is neutered, up to date on vaccines, and can’t wait to meet his next best friend. For more information on Jay, visit the Guilford County Animal Shelter at www.adoptshelterpets.org or call (336) 297-5020.

LOST & FOUND

FOUND BEAGLE on Fogleman Rd. in Oak Ridge. Call (336) 423-7615.

PET SITTING / BOARDING

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

PET / ANIMAL SERVICES

PET SITTING. Caring and responsible. $14 per 30-minute visit. (336) 601-2087.

KPS - KELLY’S PET SERVICESProfessional in-home pet sitting. Bonded & insured. Member Pet Sitters International. Pet sitting while you are away, daily walks or runs, play, pet taxi, and more! KPS gives a portion of profi ts to animal charities. Call, email, or Facebook message for a free con-sultation: (336) 706-6706, [email protected], www.facebook.com/kpspets, www.petsit.com/kps.

REAL ESTATE

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

STOKESDALE, 8604 Hwy. 158. 2 offi ces, 30’ x 40’ building, central air/heat, front lot and rear fenced lot. $1,000/mo. 643-4431.

HOME FOR RENT

IMMACULATE 3BR, 2BA, full basement, all appliances, 12’ x 20’ deck, wooded view, quiet walkable neighborhood in Kerners-ville. $1,200/mo. (336) 509-2695.

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES

VANGUARD REAL ESTATE OPTIONS, LLC. No-fee and low-fee listings. Mike Blackwelder, (336) 644-1476.

VACATION PROPERTY

CAROLINA MARINA, 214 Pelican Dr. Jet ski lift, boat slip, 40’ covered deck, park model, water front. $112,000. 337-9268.






REAL ESTATE

HOMES FOR SALE

2341 Ellisboro Road2,500 SF steel frame building zoned HC-CD (warehouse & boat storage). All approvals by DOT & Rockingham County in place for mini-storage & boat storage. Varco Pruden construction and insulation exceed factory specifications. 3-phase heavy-duty electrical wiring for shop operations. $99,000

Bob Brodie, ABR(336) 643-8110 • bobbrodie.com

507 W. Poplar Ridge Court

5BR/4.1BA on 3.69 ac. Main-level living offers formal LR & DR. Great room opens to chef’s kitchen. Gorgeous master suite! Lower level offers in-law/teen suite w/den, media room, granite kitchen & breakfast area. Oversized patio & yard perfect for entertaining! $775,000

Gail Kerber, Realtor® Broker/Owner(336) 327-1165

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7701 Wonder DriveHard-to-find property! Gorgeous 2-story home, 4BR/4.5BA, full bsmt w/summer kitchen/full bath. New appliances, new gran-ite in kitchen, new hardwoods. In-ground pool, 8+ acres. Private & serene. Lake view of community pond – Friendship Farms. NW schools. Ready to move in! $499,900

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