Northwest Observer l Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 2019 by pscommunications

Sept. 26 - Oct. 2, 2019

www.nwobserver.com

bringing the local news home to northwest Guilford County since 1996

OAK RIDGE TO CELEBRATE HERITAGE DAY SEPT. 28

Last year’s Heritage Day offered vintage and antique trucks and tractors, re-enactors from the Revolutionary and Civil War, and folks like lifetime Oak Ridge resident Phyllis Anders (shown in photo) dressed in period costume. This year there will be all of that and much, much more, so make time for the fourth annual Heritage Day this Saturday, Sept. 28, at Oak Ridge Town Park and learn about Oak Ridge’s history, when farming was a way of life and “neighbors all helped neighbors.” See article on p. 6 for details.

File photos/NWO |

IN THIS ISSUE News in brief ....................................2 Your Questions .................................3 Oak Ridge water system update ........7 FOS dedicates clock, mural ...............8 Crime/Incident Report .......................9 Stokesdale celebrates 30 years .......10 Business Notes / Bits & Pieces ........12 Red Dog Farm open house photos...14 Calendar Events ..............................15 NWHS soccer photos .......................16 ‘Vikings Got Game’ ..........................17 High School Football ........................18 Student Profiles ...............................20 NWHS volleyball dominates .............22 Coach Hackett transitions to NWHS ..23 Grins and Gripes ..............................24 Letters/Opinions...............................26 Classifieds.......................................27 Index of Advertisers .........................31

Show me the (water) money Stokesdale Mayor Flynt said his town could use $3.4 million left over from the study of a regional water system to expand and improve its existing municipal water system by CHRIS BURRITT STOKESDALE – Mayor John Flynt said Stokesdale wants the $3.4 million in state funds left over from the study of a proposed regional water system for northwest Guilford County. A report assessing the feasibility of establishing a water system for Stokesdale, Summerfield, Oak Ridge and unincorporated areas of northwestern Guilford County cost $175,000. That left unspent about $3.4 million of the $3.6 million appropriated by the North Carolina General Assembly for evaluating the possibility of creating a regional water authority, said Jeff Phillips, vice chairman of Guilford County Board of Commissioners. Stokesdale operates its own municipal water system for residents and businesses, making it “crazy” for the town to participate in a regional system, Flynt said last May. Now

he’s eyeing the unspent state appropriation to upgrade and expand the town’s water system.

“If we’re the only town that wants the money, we can certainly use the $3.4 million,” Flynt said in an interview earlier this month. Installing booster pumps to increase water pressure to existing users or extending lines along N.C. 65 to serve residential development would be possible uses for the money, he said. Rockingham County is extending water lines north of Stokesdale, creating the possibility for the town to tap that water supply as a supplement or replacement for water it buys from Winston-Salem, Flynt said. The feasibility study by consultant Timmons Group estimated that constructing a regional water system would cost more than $50 million, or initially $90 per household. That’s roughly double what northwest Guilford homeowners living in

...continued on p. 7

NEWS in brief

Planning Board to hear rezoning request Sept. 30 STOKESDALE – Town of Stokesdale’s Planning Board will hold a public hearing Monday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall to review a rezoning request for property located at 8900 Ellisboro Road, on the northeast corner of Belews Creek Road and Ellisboro Road. The applicant, Wrenn Six Kids, LLC, will be represented by

Stokesdale resident David Wrenn, owner of Bi-Rite Galaxy on U.S. 158 in downtown Stokesdale. Wrenn is requesting the property on Ellisboro Road be rezoned from RS-40 (Residential, minimum lot size of 40,000 square feet), to GB (general business). After reviewing the request the Planning Board will make a recom-

BELEWS LANDING ~ Crows Nest

Mo ti v

Beautiful brick home in gated community offers gourmet kitchen featuring a professional-grade SS gas range w/ pot filler, extensive Craftsman cabinetry & granite countertops. Gleaming hardwood floors lead to a fireside den. Spacious great room has coffered ceilings. Generous master suite on main w/sitting area boasts bath finished in slate & stone. Cavernous basement has in-law suite w/full kitchen, BR/BA, LR & storm shelter. Theater room up. Generator & irrigation installed. Seller will pay 1 year’s HOA dues with acceptable offer. $689,000

a t ed S

ultimately approves the rezoning request, Wrenn plans to construct a new building on the Ellisboro Road site and relocate his existing grocery store.

mendation to the town council as to whether to approve it, and a second public hearing will be scheduled at a future council meeting. If the council

THC oil vape cartridges seized

e ll e r !

GUILFORD COUNTY – Guilford County Sheriff’s Office reported earlier this week that on Sept. 19 at around 5 p.m., detectives with the sheriff’s office’s Specialized Enforcement Team - Criminal Interdiction Unit were conducting interdiction activities in Guilford County which resulted in the seizure of five boxes containing about 5,058 THC oil vape cartridges which were in transit to a residence in Richmond, Virginia. The approximate street value of the seizure is $250,000, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office

Nicole E. Gillespie, SPS

REALTOR®/Broker

RE/MAX Realty Consultants 336.210.3895 cell

1.800.965.1893 efax

www. NicoleGillespieRealty.com

wrote in a press release.

The “Cookies” brand vape cartridges each contain 1 ml of 91% THC oil marketed as “lemon pound cake” flavor, designed to place into an e-cigarette or similar vaping device to achieve desired effects. “This illicit type of THC oil products has gained national attention in recent months due to the negative side effects and numerous deaths which have been attributed to vaping nationwide,” the spokesperson noted.

Exceptional Care. Trusted Providers. LeBauer HealthCare at Summerfield Village

Call

4446-A US Hwy 220 N, Summerfield (336) 560-6300

(336) 560-6300

A M a r ti n , P

a h e ri n e T

-C

. Dr

.C a m il l e A n

On-site lab and counseling services

today for an appointment with one of our providers!

lebauer.com 2

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

No arrests have been made at this time, but the investigation is ongoing. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, state and local health departments, and other clinical and public health partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of lung injury associated with e-cigarette product (devices, liquids, refill pods, and/or cartridges) use. The CDC reports there are 530 cases of lung injury reported from 38 states and one U.S. territory. Seven deaths have been confirmed in six states. “All reported cases have a history

of e-cigarette product use or vaping,” the CDC confirms. “Based on initial data from certain states, we know: Most patients have reported a history of using e-cigarette products containing THC. Many patients have reported using THC and nicotine. Some have reported the use of e-cigarette products containing only nicotine.” The CDC recommends anyone who uses an e-cigarette or vaping product should not buy these products (e.g., e-cigarette or vaping products with THC or CBD oils) off the street, and should not modify or add any substances to these products that are not intended by the manufacturer.

Summerﬁeld Town Council narrows its search for new lawyer

The council interviewed candidates SUMMERFIELD – The Town Council during two special called meetings has “narrowed the field” in hiring a Sept. 9 and Sept. 21. As of the July 31 replacement for Town Attorney Bill deadline, four lawyers had contacted Hill, according to Town Manager Scott Whitaker the job.Watering & Whitaker. Ask About Our about Vacation Hill resigned as the town’s contract “Council is making steady progress Summer Container Garden Services! attorney in May and agreed to continue with its search,” Whitaker said in an serving in the post until his successor is email earlier this week. He declined hired. further comment.

Pet Portraits for Christmas! A great gift that keeps on giving Order Yours Today! Prices start at $225 for 8 x 10 Artist:

Meda Howell medahowell.com

Call 336-257-8786 to order See available artwork for sale at

Bella Luna Ristorante & Bar, Oak Ridge

your QUESTIONS Who is running for town council and what are their positions? How can we get more information about them? We’re not sure which northwest-area town you’re in, but there are 23 citizens running for 11 open council seats in Oak Ridge, Summerfield and Stokesdale. We’ll tell you first who is running in each town, and then try to help you find out how you can learn more about them.

In Oak Ridge, the three council seats currently held by (Mayor) Spencer Sullivan, Doug Nodine and George McClellan will be open this November, all for four-year terms. Five Oak Ridge residents – Martha Pittman, Mike Stone, Van Tanner, and incumbents George McClellan and Doug Nodine – are running for the three open council seats. The mayor in Oak Ridge is elected by fellow council members every two years after each municipal election.

Trees, Shrubs & Perennials Flowering Kale & Cabbage Colorful Mums Bulbs for Spring Bloom Grass Seed Pansies & Fall Magic

Fall Planting is Better With Our Lawn & Landscape Planting Success Packs! Details in Store

THE GAZEBO

In Stokesdale, the three council seats currently filled by Tim Jones,

3811 LawndaleDr., Dr. 3811 Lawndale Greensboro Greensboro (336) (336) 288-8893 288-8893 newgarden.com

...continued on p. 4

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

YOUR QUESTIONS

www.nwobserver.com /northwestobserver @mynwobserver @northwestobserver

OUR TEAM Patti Stokes, editor/publisher Laura Reneer, marketing manager Kelli Jessup, publisher’s assistant Yvonne Truhon, graphic designer Leon Stokes, IT director Lucy Smith, finance manager Linda Schatz, distribution manager Chris Burritt, staff writer; Helen Ledford, Meredith Barkley, Lily Pierce and Annette Joyce, contributing writers

HOW TO REACH US email: info • celebrations • photos communitynews • realestatenews calendarevents • grinsandgripes opinions • editor • questions ... @ nwobserver.com phone: (336) 644-7035 fax: (336) 644-7006

...continued from p. 3

Frank Bruno and Deanna Ragan, who was appointed in July, will be open, all for four-year terms. Eight Stokesdale residents – incumbents Frank Bruno and Tim Jones, former council member/mayor Randy Braswell, Mark Jordahl, Jim Rigsbee, Mark Nadel, Derek Foy and Jimmy Landreth – have filed to run for the three open seats. In Summerfield, the mayor is elected directly by the citizens every two years and the mayor’s seat, currently filled by Gail Dunham, will be open. BJ Barnes and Danny Nelson have filed to run for Summerfield mayor. Four of the five Summerfield Town Council seats will also be open, with three being for four-year terms and one being for a two-year term (the remainder of Todd Rotruck’s term); those seats are currently filled by Dena Barnes, John O’Day, Reece Walker and Dianne Laughlin. Six Summerfield residents – Lynne Williams DeVaney, Rich Schlobohm, Sean Dwyer, Priscilla Olinick and incumbents John O’Day and Reece Walker – have filed to run for the three Summerfield Town Council seats that are open for four-year terms and Dana Luther and Tim Sessoms have filed to run for the fourth seat that will be for a

office: 1616 NC 68 N, Oak Ridge mail: PO Box 268, Oak Ridge, NC 27310

email your questions to: questions@nwobserver.com or submit at nwobserver.com

A+

hours: M-F 9am-2pm (or by appt.)

WANT TO ADVERTISE?

two-year term. The Northwest Observer will be giving all of the candidates an opportunity to briefly introduce themselves to our readers in print later next month. Additionally, we plan to hold candidate forums in Stokesdale and Summerfield, where we’ve secured volunteers, and in Oak Ridge if volunteers come forward. Besides that, informal meet-andgreets are being planned in Oak Ridge and Summerfield, but some are only for specific groups of candidates and others are by invitation only. We’re happy to publicize any that are for all candidates in a town and open to anyone interested in learning more about them. And beyond that, candidates are posting signs in the community, setting up websites and scheduling ads in our paper. Look for election-related activity to pick up within the next week and continue to the Nov. 5 election. Interested in lending a hand with a candidates’ forum in your town? We could use your help! Please email patti@nwobserver.com.

Granite starting at $29.95/sq. ft. installed

Quartz starting at $45/sq. ft. installed Locally owned and operated

Visit our showroom for FREE estimates!

Thank you, sponsors and friends, for your support. Summerfield First Baptist Church Guilford County Sheriff Northwest Observer House Of Stars Cox’s Harley Davison Texas Roadhouse Motorcycles Of Greensboro Mcgrath Motorcycle Law Group Encore Insurance Brookstone Retirement Center Memory Care Of The Triad Honda Jet Motorcycle Club Proehlific Park Taylor Discount Tire & Automotive Select Cycle Cycle Gear Sam’s Club Chick-Fil-A Afrc Bull Baggers The Sand Lovers Professional Sculptures Motorcycle Tire & Batteries Golden Corral Triad Paw Prints Home Depot

Independently owned & published by

Greensboro: 312 Dougherty St • (336) 574-2755 www.prostoneusa.com

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

FEATURED ON

Search “Ride to Remember Triad” on Facebook

9 a.m. until

Oak Ridge says water system would cost ‘minimal tax dollars’ An update on the proposed municipal water system addresses criticism of the project by CHRIS BURRITT OAK RIDGE – The town released an update about its proposed municipal water system earlier this week, addressing concerns by Councilman Doug Nodine and several candidates in the council’s Nov. 5 election. “The system starts small, with minimal tax dollars,” according to the update. “As the system grows over the next 10-20 years, it will have the potential to make a real difference in our community by providing additional water backup, connectivity, and fire suppression.” Mayor Spencer Sullivan proposed the municipal water system in May, telling fellow council members Sept. 5 that Oak Ridge needs an alternative to the network of private and community wells serving houses, subdivisions and businesses. The proposal has drawn mixed reactions, with some residents favoring Oak Ridge’s oversight of the water supply while others fear operating the system would put tax dollars at risk. “Due diligence is key to the town’s ongoing efforts to ensure a safe, plentiful, and reliable water supply for Oak Ridge residents that will serve as the foundation of a municipal system,” the update said. It reiterated proponents’ position that the system “would have no impact on existing wells or private well owners.” As proposed, developers of new subdivisions with 30 or more houses would be required to deed community wells in the neighborhoods to Oak Ridge. In turn, the town would hire a private company to operate the system, from billing of customers to repairing pumps and lines.

“Seed money” from the general fund of tax receipts may cover startup costs for the water system, Town Manager Bill Bruce told the council earlier this month, on the expectation that tax dollars would eventually be repaid by revenues from the system.

Homeowners served by existing community or private wells would not be required to connect to the municipal system. However, they could seek to be connected to the system, Bruce said. During its meeting, the council amended the wording of town regulations that would allow establishment of a municipal water system. The changes also incorporated the town’s goal of expanding the system beyond its initial service to new subdivisions with 30 or more lots. The amendments encouraged developers to install community wells in subdivisions with fewer than 30 lots on the possibility they could tie into the town’s system. New houses built on lots within 300 feet of community wells served by the municipal system would be required to connect to the system, according to a change in the Town’s ordinance. The proposed system doesn’t “in any way encourage increased development,” the town’s update said. “All current development standards and land use provisions remain unchanged, and Oak Ridge remains committed to setting a high bar for development in order to preserve what’s best about our rural and historic community.” In May, the council hired Envirolink, which operates community wells in some Oak Ridge subdivisions, to evaluate financial, legal, operational and other considerations before deciding whether to establish a municipal water system. The company is helping the

Pre-order pounds at Order Form. www.oakridgencfire.com BBQ

All U Can Eat & Take Outs 4 p.m. until sold out

Oak Ridge Firefighters’

$8 per plate $5 for Seniors & Kids Under 12

BBQ

(Includes BBQ, slaw, baked beans, rolls, banana pudding and drink!)

Saturday, Oct. 5 Take-out only

9 am - 12 pm

or until sold out

Station 15, 8325 Linville Road, Oak Ridge

DRIVE THRU SERVICE (Use the rear entrance off Scoggins Road)

8 per pound

BBQ $

Our “secret” BBQ sauce $

To pre-order 20 lbs or more: call (336) 643-3783

...continued on p. 9

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

Heritage Day gives nod to the past … with a bit of a blast A real cannon, blacksmithing demonstrations, cake baking and beard contests will be among activities planned for the fourthannual festival this Saturday at Oak Ridge Town Park by PATTI STOKES

There are so many people who didn’t grow up around here and they don’t know the history of the town… We want to bring some of that history back to share.” – Lifetime Oak Ridge resident Sandra Smith, on why she initiated Heritage Day four years ago

OAK RIDGE – Memories of “how things used to be” will come back to life this Saturday, Sept. 28, when the Town of Oak Ridge hosts its fourth annual Heritage Day. There will be a full lineup of activities to celebrate the Town’s history as a rural community, when “everybody knew everybody” and farmers working in tobacco fields were a common sight.

afternoon, giving attendees a chance to get an upclose look at farming equipment and other vehicles that once populated Oak Ridge’s roadways.

Oak Ridge Military Academy cadets will kick things off at 10 a.m. with a dress parade and presentation of the colors, and throughout the day there will be exhibits of household goods, farm machinery and equipment, tobacco and tobacco equipment – and new this year is a not-for-kids only traveling toy farm display, which will feature a walk-through trailer that offers glimpses into the history of agriculture and small-scale replicas of farming equipment spanning 100 years.

Food vendors will be plentiful and this year there will be many more vendors selling old-fashioned arts and crafts items, antiques, memorabilia and vintage/ repurposed items.

There will also be demonstrations of blacksmithing and outdoor cooking, and re-enactors from two wars – the Revolutionary and Civil – will be dressed in period clothing and show how soldiers’ campsites were set up for cooking, resting and sleeping. The re-enactors will demonstrate things like mustering (assembling for inspection in preparation for battle), marching, firing guns – and firing a live cannon. Keep an eye out for the vintage and antique trucks and tractors that will be cruising in by early

Robert Tilley and the Hard Times Band and Hot Wax and the Splinters will entertain the crowd with some lively and traditional bluegrass/country music, and Old Dominion Cloggers will also be performing on stage again this year.

A tractor-pulled ride around the park will be fun for all ages, and old-fashioned games and activities for kids are also planned, like quill writing and cornhusk doll making. Sweet Hadley B, based in Oak Ridge, will sponsor a cake baking contest (for amateur cake bakers only), with judging at 11 a.m. The cake entries will be sold in slices, with proceeds going to the town’s Special Events Committee. And as if all of that isn’t enough to keep you entertained, back for the second year will be the beard contest (no artificial or “applied” beards, please –

Questionsabout aboutMedicare? Medicare? SHIIP can help. Questions SHIIP can help. In Guilford County, callcall In Guilford County, 336-373-4816 Ext Ext 253253 to find 336-373-4816 to find outout how SHIIP can help you. how SHIIP can help you. Senior Resources Senior ResourcesofofGuilford Guilford 1401 Benjamin 1401 BenjaminParkway Parkway Greensboro, NC Greensboro, NC27408 27408

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

this contest is for those with “real,” homegrown chin hair), sponsored by Choppers Barbershop in Kernersville. Beards will be judged at 3 p.m. in categories that may vary depending upon who shows up, but could include: longest/fullest, most distinguished and most interesting. Contestants in the cake and beard competitions can register in advance at Town Hall, or online at www.oakridgenc.com, where entry forms and rules are posted. There is no cost to enter either contest, and prizes will be awarded to the winners. “There are so many people who didn’t grow up around here and they don’t know the history of the town,” said Oak Ridge Town Clerk Sandra Smith, a lifetime Oak Ridge resident who initiated Heritage Day four years ago and has been at the helm ever since. “They can see historic places like the academy and the old mill, but Oak Ridge was once a farming community and back then, it was all about neighbor helping neighbor. We want to bring some of that history back to share.” Attention veterans: As a way of honoring the veterans in the community, you’re invited to join others under the tent that will be set up at the event and share something about your military service.

want more info? Heritage Day will be held this Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Oak Ridge Town Park; use the park entrance off Linville Road. For more info, call Oak Ridge Town Hall at (336) 644-7009, email Town Clerk Sandra Smith at ssmith@ oakridgenc.com, or visit www.oakridgenc.com or Oak Ridge Town Park’s Facebook page – or see ad on p. 26 for event details.

compassionate

personal caring responsive

20% OFF DENTAL CLEANING during Sept. 2019

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

Karen Nasisse, DVM

1692-J NC Hwy 68 N, Oak Ridge • (336) 643-8984 northwestanimalhospitalnc.com

WATER

...continued from p. 1 subdivisions pay for water from community wells. The projected costs drew a skeptical reaction from elected officials who have essentially abandoned the proposal. In the year since the release of the study, the Oak Ridge Town Council voted to evaluate a possible municipal water system that would initially serve new subdivisions with 30 or more homes, and possibly add service to existing neighborhoods that sought to tap into the system. No homeowner or subdivision currently served by individual or community wells would be required to connect to the system, according to the proposal unveiled by Mayor Spencer Sullivan last May. In an interview earlier this week, Sullivan referred questions about the unspent state appropriation to Town Manager Bill Bruce. “At this time Oak Ridge has not discussed approaching state legislators

about amending the legislation appropriating this money,” Bruce said in an email. The legislation giving the $3.6 million to Guilford County specified the funds be used for the study of a possible northwest Guilford water authority. Divvying the money among municipalities would require action by the General Assembly to authorize other uses for the money, Rep. John Faircloth (R-District 62) said in an interview. “It seems to me that all of that is on the table,” Faircloth said. He added that leaders of Guilford County, Stokesdale, Oak Ridge and Summerfield would “need to come to some common agreement” for a plan to be considered by the legislature. The clock is ticking on the appropriation. The General Assembly imposed a deadline of June 2020 for spending or encumbering the funds, requiring the legislature approve new uses for the money or extend the deadline. “I would think that all of the municipalities would want some of the money,” Oak Ridge councilman George McClellan

said in an interview. “We all have different water needs. We would be foolish if we did not ask for a piece of the pie.” In Summerfield, council member John O’Day said in May he wants the town to take a fresh look at a three-yearold water study that outlined options for supplying water for fire protection in the Summerfield Fire District. The study by The Wooten Co., a Raleigh-based civil engineering firm, outlined several options for tapping groundwater to supply storage tanks and fire hydrants. Once established, water lines and other infrastructure could possibly serve residential and commercial development, a prospect opposed by Sean Dwyer, a candidate in the Nov. 5 town council election. If a water system were built, it would encourage higher-density development paid for by residents, not developers, Dwyer said during the council’s meeting Sept. 10. “The people in Summerfield overwhelmingly want to keep our low density,” Mayor Gail Dunham said in an interview earlier this week.

“You can’t just give the money to Summerfield,” she said. “We have nothing ready to go” in terms of a water system. Rockingham County could use the unspent funds to expand its water system to spur economic development, Dunham said. “It does make sense to give the money to the area with the most economic growth,” she noted. Phillips, the county commissioners’ vice chair, said leaders in Stokesdale, Oak Ridge and Summerfield may want to wait until the outcome of the November elections to discuss how they may seek the unused funds. That’s because the composition of the councils may change, nullifying discussions before the elections. “It would make sense ultimately to try to keep these funds in Guilford County,” Phillips said.

Our friendly, knowledgeable team of experts is ready to serve you

Stokesdale

Located at Kings Crossing

7705 Highway 68 N (336) 441-8066

Summerfield

4420 US Highway 220N (336) 793-5391

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

Madison

706 Burton Street (336) 548-6674

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

You are officially dedicated!

Friends of Stokesdale (FOS), a non-profit formed about two years ago to educate children and others on the Town’s history and promote the revitalization of downtown Stokesdale, held a dedication ceremony last Saturday morning at the corner of Newberry Street and U.S. 158. One of two things dedicated during the ceremony was a mural designed to represent things, places and events that have played a part in the Town’s history. The Town paid $4,636 for the mural, which was commissioned by FOS and painted by Stokesdale resident and Northwest High School art teacher Beth Herrick.

A town clock that rests on the front lawn of Stokesdale Fire Department was also dedicated during the ceremony. The Town paid $9,699.32 for the clock out of leftover state grant money for downtown revitalization; Eileen Thiery, a member of Friends of Stokesdale, paid an additional $4,000 toward the clock in memory of her late husband. About 70 people attended the dedication ceremony, which included live music by Stokesdale resident and country music singer Chad Belton and refreshments provided by Bi-Rite Galaxy on U.S. 158. See more photos from this event at facebook.com/ Northwest Observer

 Friends of Stokesdale organized the dedication ceremony in downtown Stokesdale last Saturday. Shown in photo, FOS members (front row, L-R): Jay Johnson, Elaine Vaughn, Laura Gibson, Vicki White-Lawrence, Kathryn Bunthoff, Eileen Thiery and Loren Germeroth. Back row, L-R: David Vaughn, Joe Thacker, Franklin Bethea and Jaycee Spruill. Stokesdale resident Beth Herrick speaks during the dedication ceremony for the hand-painted mural she completed earlier this month on the side of a building owned by John Pait, at the corner of Newberry Street and U.S. 158. Herrick worked on the mural for several weeks this summer before school started back in August and completed it a few weeks ago. She said Friends of Stokesdale member Joe Thacker met her at the site of the mural each morning at 7:30 and shared an inspirational message to start her day.

Photos by Patti Stokes/NWO

 Stokesdale resident Eileen Thiery stands beside the town clock she helped fund, which rests on the front lawn of Stokesdale Fire Department.  Friends of Stokesdale member Laura Gibson serves pieces of a cake with an image of the hand-painted mural the group commissioned; the cake and other refreshments were donated by David Wrenn, owner of Bi-Rite Galaxy on U.S. 158 in downtown Stokesdale.

WATER

...continued from p. 5 town develop a comprehensive water management master plan. The plan would be “the centerpiece” of documents that Oak Ridge would submit to state regulators “to demonstrate the town has the administrative and financial capacity to operate a municipal water system,” the update said. If the council decides to proceed with the proposal, it would need to hire a company to operate the system and help the town finalize documents for state regulators. The paperwork would include an operating budget and a fee structure for customers. Earlier this month, Envirolink provided a financial analysis of potential water system revenues and costs. Projections showed annual revenues would exceed costs for operating a system for new subdivisions with 30, 40, 55 and 75 houses.

Unexpected problems or repairs to community wells operated by an independent company may wind up costing taxpayers, Nodine, who is running for re-election in November, told fellow council members earlier this month.

Town Council candidate Van Tanner said the proposal needs further study before committing residents “to enter this business venture with you.” Mike Stone, also a candidate, urged the council to hold an informal town meeting for residents to learn more about the proposed water system and share their opinions. Candidate Martha Pittman said she supports establishment of a system as long as residents don’t incur costs and aren’t required to connect. The council needs to conduct “due diligence every step of the way” and assure the system is self-funding, she said.

District 1 Sheriff’s Office

has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County ... Sept. 17 | A resident of the 8400 block of Southard Road in Stokesdale (off U.S. 158 near Culp Home Fashions) reported an unknown suspect forced open his back door and stole a wallet with about $3,000 inside it; the burglary occurred sometime between 12 noon and 3:30 p.m.. Sept. 18 | A Northwest Guilford High School student reported her silver iPhone 8 and its case were stolen on Sept. 17 at about 3:55 p.m. Sept. 18 | An employee of Lowes

is knowing your dog is loved and cared for while you’re away

Westergaard Kennels DOG BOARDING

Three other candidates for Town Council seats expressed caution about the system, urging the council to make sure it’s financially self-supporting.

CRIME / INCIDENT report

BURGLARY/ PROPERTY THEFT

Peace of mind

Foods in Oak Ridge reported a known suspect who was banned from the store came in and stole steaks and lobster tails with a combined value of about $250 between 9:40 and 11:10 p.m. on Sept. 17. Sept. 19 | A Northwest Guilford High School student reported her pink Apple watch was stolen Sept. 18 at about 12:45 p.m.; the watch was later recovered. Sept. 21 | A resident of the 8100 block of Hillsdale Road in Summerfield

Celebrating 31 years of caring for your dogs 5719 Bunch Road, Oak Ridge (336) 643-5169 • westergaardkennel@icloud.com

www.westbengoldens.com

Trust your exterior painting projects to us.

BEK Paint Company (336) 931-0600 BEKPaintCompany.com

References available • Lic. & insured All work guaranteed

Also offering stained door refinishing, interior painting, wallpaper removal, carpentry and much more

Feeling the

heat?

There’s a better solution. We specialize in repair and new system installation.

www.trane.com

Ask about special financing Subject to credit approval, see store for details

7101 US 158, Stokesdale • (336) 643-7397 NEW SYSTEM INSTALLATION • SERVICE • REPAIR

...continued on p. 11

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

Stokesdale celebrates 30 years The Town of Stokesdale held a 30-year anniversary celebration Saturday, Sept. 21, at Stokesdale Town Park. Those who attended enjoyed shopping with local vendors offering an array of products, purchasing food from Stokesdale-based food truck vendors, bounce houses for kids and lively music provided by a DJ. Photos by Patti Stokes/NWO

 Suria Ausley offered face painting to children at her mother’s vendor tent for Amethyst Vacation.  Stokesdale residents Diana Dean and Randy Wilson, owners of Shaved ParadICE, brought a lot of smiles to many who enjoyed a Hawaiian shaved ice treat on a very hot day.

 Donya and Steve Herring, owners of Pet Wants Greensboro NW, displayed their nutritional pet foods made of fresh ingredients and with no ﬁllers or by-products.

 EuroHaus owner Shane Beal and his son, Matthew, were on hand to represent their business, which specializes in service and repair of European-made vehicles (and to pass out some complimentary bottles of cold water on a day that saw temperatures in the high 80s).

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

The Northwest Observer

Rick Pinte of Stokesdale cooked up some delicious Angus beef burgers and French fries, which were a big hit. Pinte’s wife, Mary, volunteered to help him at the event despite her aversion to the heat (the high on Saturday was 87 degrees). We’d say he owes her one!

CRIME/INCIDENTS ...continued from p. 9

(between Scalesville Road and Witty Road) reported an unknown suspect forced entry into her home by breaking a window and stole many items with a combined value of $9,365 between Sept. 19 at 3 p.m. and Sept. 21 at 1:30 p.m. The stolen items include three white gold diamond rings, a white gold ring with different birthstones, class rings from Richmond Senior High School, Robert E. Lee High School and Elon College, two perfumes by Chanel and one by Dolce & Gabbana, a brown Coach handbag, several prescription medications including Xanax, Hydrocodone and Klonopin, and more. Sept. 22 | A resident of the 1600 block of Scalesville Road in Summerfield reported an unknown suspect entered his home and stole firearms and jewelry with a combined value of $2,420 between Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. and Sept. 22 at 2:15 p.m. The stolen items include a brown Ted Williams shotgun, a brown Ruger rifle, a camo Mossberg 535 shotgun, a rose gold MVMT watch, a silver Pandora bracelet with several charms and $100 in cash. Sept. 22 | A resident of the 1800 block of Oak Ridge Road reported a known offender broke into his home through a back window and stole $840 in cash and a gold coin worth $180; the suspect was later arrested. Sept. 23 | The owner of Garden Outlet in Summerfield reported an unknown suspect broke into a storage building by tearing off the siding and removing landscaping equipment and stole about $1,875 in power tools between Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. and Sept. 23 at 8 a.m. The stolen items include a yellow/black DeWalt power tool, six orange/grey Stihl power tools in various models and an orange Husqvarna power tool.

BREAKING & ENTERING

Where fun and church come together!

Sept. 18 | A 31-year-old male was arrested at 9:50 p.m. in the 7400 block of Happy Hill Road in Oak Ridge (near the point where U.S. 158 becomes Reidsville Road) on two counts of breaking and entering. Sept. 22 | A 24-year-old female was arrested at 11:45 a.m. in the 1800 block of Oak Ridge Road for twelve charges including conspiracy to break and enter, several counts related to child abuse, possession of marijuana up to a half ounce, drug paraphernalia and more. Sept. 24 | A builder reported an unknown suspect forced open the rear door of a house under construction in the 8800 block of Belews Ridge Road in Stokesdale around 2:30 a.m., causing $200 in property damage; there was nothing to steal in the house.

DRUGS Sept. 19 | A 21-year-old male was cited at 12:41 a.m. in the 2200 block of Oak Ridge Road for possession of Schedule II pills, marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia.

Reaching boys and girls with the Gospel of Christ and training them to serve Him Programs for ages 2 thru high school

Sunday evenings 5:30 -7pm

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

Awana and the Awana logo are registered trademarks of Awana Clubs International

Fall in love with your smile

Sept. 23 | Sheriff’s deputies responded to a service call at 10:20 p.m. in the 8300 block of West Harrell Road in Oak Ridge (off Haw River Road) and discovered a known offender possessed illegal narcotics. The 49-yearold female was arrested for possession of cocaine and methamphetamine.

ASSAULT Sept. 20 | A 25-year-old male was arrested at 1:25 a.m. in the 6100 block of Bascom Drive in Summerfield (Henson Farms neighborhood off Brookbank Road) for assault on a female and assault on a child under age 12. Sept. 21 | A 24-year-old male in the 1500 block of N.C. 68 N/Linville Road in Oak Ridge reported a known suspect pushed him between the passenger side door of his vehicle and the door frame in a road rage incident in Colfax.

Call today to make your appointment! Providing care for adults and children for over 10 years

(336) 643-1440 Healthy Smiles. Happy Patients.

6161-A Lake Brandt Rd. Summerfield

Learn more about our care at SummerfieldDentist.com

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

BUSINESS NOTES Welcome to our new advertiser! Please support the businesses and organizations which make our newspaper possible and tell them you saw them here!

EuroHaus Business Owner: Shane Beal “We launched EuroHaus in 2017,”

said EuroHaus owner Shane Beal. “Why? Because a plague of distrust follows this industry. ‘Do I really need what is being recommended? Is this a fair price? Was the repair of high quality?’ Our team exists to make these answers a resounding yes!” EuroHaus offers European automotive factory-level service and repair on these makes: BMW, Mini Cooper, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, Volvo and Range Rover. “At EuroHaus, we want to be different!” Beal said. “We open our doors every day with the goal of being more than

just an auto service center. Our mission is to delight each customer with the best service and quality of work available.” Of the company’s business philosophy, Beal said, “We know our clients are buying more than just a repair from EuroHaus. They’re buying trust, fairness, quality, a positive experience and reputation. If we have done our job well, every client will be happy, we will be happy, and they will trust us for all their automotive needs now and in the future!” On a personal note, Beal and his wife Tara have been married for 13 years. The couple has two children at Northern Elementary and one at

Northern Middle. “Daystar Church is a cornerstone to our family’s life,” Beal said. “We support many great local organizations such as the Greensboro Pregnancy Center, Freedom House and Restoration Place Counseling. Giving back to the community is a foundational part of our family which also intertwines with our EuroHaus team.”

See ad on page 20. THE EUROPEAN AUTO SERVICE PROS

BITS & PIECES  IN MEMORY OF

Stokesdale resident Robert “Dean” Shirk, 23, was in a fatal motorcycle accident on N.C. 150 in Oak Ridge the evening of Sept. 15. MemoRobert “Dean” Shirk rial services will be held this Saturday in West Virginia. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Saving Grace K9’s in Dean’s honor. “We believe Dean would approve and feel honored to help yet at least one more person in need,” said Dean’s mother, Diana Dean, also of Stokesdale. Dean Shirk worked at Smokin’ Harley-Davidson in Winston-Salem and loved his job, his mother said. “He always said it was like being on vacation. Where else could he go and ride all the new bikes they have to offer

and not have to pay for them? “Dean has always reached out to anyone he felt needed a listening ear or helping hand, and touched so many lives that we were not even aware of until this. The response we have received from everyone has been a blessing and good for our soul,” she added. Saving Grace K9’s trains psychiatric service dogs and companion dogs for veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury To donate to the non-profit in Dean Shirk’s honor, visit www.savinggracek9s. com/in-memory-of-robert-dean-shirk, or mail a check to Saving Grace K9’s, 314 E. Center St., Lexington, NC 27292. “We have many family members in the service (past and present) and I truly believe Dean would have been happy to know that he could help ease the pain of at least one more person,” Diana said, adding, “We are humbled by the love that has been poured over Randy (Wilson) and I during this most difficult of times.”

Share your community news! e-mail: communitynews@nwobserver.com

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

HERE COME THE JUDGE(S), AND THE WINNER!

Always accepting new patients

Come see why we are a LEAP above the rest! Photos by Chris Burritt/NWO

An apple pie made by 16-year-old Joseph Willey of Oak Ridge won the blue ribbon in the From the Earth Farmers Market’s ﬁrst pie baking contest Thursday, Sept. 19. Willey suffers from food allergies, so he baked his pie without gluten or dairy products, said his mother, Paula Willey. (Photo above right) Paula and her husband, Bart, accepted their son’s prize because he wasn’t able to attend the contest due to his allergies. Ten bakers entered the contest, which was judged by (photo above left) Renea Myers of Culinary U of the Triad (left), Julian Vicard of French Artisan Bread Co. (center) and Oak Ridge Town Council member Ann Schneider (far right). Entries were judged on texture, taste and originality. Mayor Pro Tem Jim Kinneman withdrew from the competition after he said the crust of his pie turned out poorly.

DINING OUT FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Get ahead of the game...

make your estate plan today!

Photo by Patti Stokes/NWO

Jay Copeland (right), a “regular” at Center Grove Grill & Soda Shop in Summerﬁeld, places a donation in the “Light the Night” jar on Sept. 23 after Brenda Scott takes his lunch order. The restaurant held a “Dine Out For a Good Cause” day on Monday and donated 10 percent of sales and all additional contributions to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in honor of Oak Ridge resident Aaron Plaster, who was diagnosed with leukemia in February 2017. Plaster, 32, is the son of Center Grove’s co-owner, Lorie Pope. He will join others on the “Team AllInForAaron” to walk in the Leukemia Society’s Triad Light the Night event in Greensboro Oct. 5. To support Aaron and his team, donate or register to walk at www.LightTheNight.org.

Barbour & Williams Law 8004 Linville Road, Suite E-3, Oak Ridge

(336) 643-4623 • barbourwilliams.com • Estate Planning (Wills & Trusts) Trust Administration • Corporate Work • Real Estate Matters

Probate & Estate Administration

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network holds open house, welcomes visitors to its new home Sept. 21 The 21-acre farm property off N.C. 65 in Stokesdale has a ranch house, 4-stall barn and three other outbuildings – plus lots of pastureland

See more photos from this event at facebook.com/ Northwest Observer. Visit Red Dog Farm at www.reddogfarm.com.

(Above) Red Dog Farm volunteer Amanda Howard was happy to offer an up-close visit with this ball python in Red Dog Farm’s care. (Right) These two sweet horses got lots of nose and neck pats at Red Dog Farm’s open house last Saturday. (Far right) Lauren Riehle, Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network’s executive director, answers questions from visitors about a dog they were interested in adopting. Photos by Patti Stokes/NWO

Garland Graham, who founded Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network along with her husband, Gary, said of the organization’s new home: “It’s got everything we want and nothing we can’t use!”

The week before the open house on Saturday, Red Dog Farm staff and volunte ers were hard at work settling into their new home on a 21-acre farm off N.C. 65 in Stokesdale. On the property is a ranch house that will provide administrative ofﬁces and a room for meetings, as well as a tempor ary space for animals that need to be kept indoors, such as exotic birds and rabbits to be examined and acclima ted before going to their foster or forever homes; there is also a four-stall barn (above) with tack room and three other outbuildings.

mark your

will host a blood drive Sept. 26, 2:30 to 7 p.m. at 8305 Loyola Drive. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. All blood types are needed, especially O negative, A negative and B negative. More info: (336) 908-1301.

EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

 Farmers Markets | From the Earth Farmers Mar-

 Heritage Day | The Town of Oak Ridge will host

ket continues every Thursday through the first week in November, 4 p.m. to dusk, beside the Quality Mart/Shell station on N.C. 68 in Oak Ridge. A farmers market is also held in Stokesdale every Tuesday through October, 4 to 7 p.m., at Stokesdale Town Park, 8325 Angel Pardue Road.

its annual Heritage Day in Oak Ridge Town Park at Redmon Field (beside Shelter 2, off Linville Road near Scoggins Road) on Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oak Ridge Military cadets will open the event with a dress parade, and many activities are planned throughout the day to celebrate the Town’s rich history. Interested vendors are invited to visit Oak Ridge Town Park’s Facebook page, www.oakridgenc.com or call (336) 644-7009. For more details, see article on FC of this issue.

calendar

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26  Port-A-Pit | The PTA of Stokesdale Elementary

School invites the community to its Port-A-Pit fundraiser for students’ and teachers’ needs on Sept. 26, 12 noon to 7 p.m. at the school, 8025 U.S. 158. Plates cost $10 and include chicken, baked beans, slaw, a roll and a dessert. Delivery is optional if you work at a local business and buy five or more plates. More info: stokesdaleptafundraising@gmail.com.  Blood Drive | Stokesdale United Methodist Church

 MST Workdays | Interested in helping clear

segments of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail that runs through Oak Ridge? The Town’s MST Committee has three upcoming workdays and would love your help: Saturday, Sept. 28; Wednesday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 26. All workdays will be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Volunteer parking is at the end of

Shields Drive, in the undeveloped area just beyond the intersection with Wittington Court. Please be aware that this neighborhood has many homes currently under construction, so try to park your cars away from work trucks. Questions? Call Oak Ridge Town Hall at (336) 644-7009.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29  Fun Run | Summerfield Elementary School invites

children ages 2-14 to participate in the Healthy Kids Running Series starting Sept. 29 and continuing every Sunday until Oct. 27, 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the school, 7501 Summerfield Road. Receive a cool runners’ T-shirt, a race bag, a medal and fun memories! Registration is $40. More info: (510) 606-3430 or triadrun@gmail.com. Learn more at healthykidsrunningseries.org.

MONDAY, SEPT. 30  Blood Drive | Morehead United Methodist Church, 3214 Horse Pen Creek Road in Greensboro, will host a blood drive Monday, Sept. 30, 2:30 to 7 p.m. Donors can enjoy homemade food and a coupon for a free haircut. More info: Donna J. Somers, (336) 213-4691 or djsomers@triad.rr.com.

submit your

Individual & Small Business Bookkeeping & Payroll Individual & Corporate Tax Returns 8400 Hwy 158 • PO Box 469 Stokesdale, NC 27357 kim@kimberlythacker.com

(336) 644-2741 ofﬁce (336) 644-2743 fax (336) 508-4671 cell

events online at nwobserver.com

Your event will appear on our online community calendar and be considered for print publishing Visit our homepage and click “community calendar”

Keep your furry friend in style Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are grooming days for all dogs. Cats welcome too!

Samuel K. Anders, CPA, MSA, PC 31 Years Experience

Individual, Corporate, Partnership & Payroll Tax Electronic Tax Filing  Estate Planning Bookkeeping & Compilations Oak Ridge Business Center 8004 Linville Rd, Suite G, Oak Ridge (336) 643-7577 or 1-800-467-8299 info@samanderscpa.com www.samanderscpa.com

Call Me. I’m I’m Here to Local. Help. 336-409-4552 336-409-4552

(336) 383-1715 budgetblinds.com Blinds • Shades • Shutters • Drapes • Home Automation

Justin Justin FulpFulp Serving the northwest Triad area since 1991

Agent Agent

(336) 665-1286 • bel-airevet.com

ncfbins.com

Find us on Facebook & Instagram

full-service animal hospital | boarding & grooming | laser therapy & acupuncture

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

NCSVBB44140 NCSVBB44139 NCSVBB44140 *North Carolina Farm Bureau® Mutual Insurance Co. *Farm Bureau® Insurance of North Carolina, Inc. *Southern Farm Bureau® Life Insurance Co., Jackson, MS *An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association *North Carolina Farm Bureau® Mutual Insurance Co. *Farm Bureau® Insurance of North Carolina, Inc. *Southern Farm Bureau® Life Insurance Co., Jackson, MS *An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

Northwest Guilford boys’ soccer, 12-1-2 With the fall soccer season well underway, Northwest Guilford High School’s varsity boys’ soccer team, under Coach Jason Allred, is ranked third in the state and 33rd in the country. After a seven-game winning streak, the team suffered its only loss thus far this season last Thursday to R.J. Reynolds, 4-3. This

past Monday, the Vikings ended their game against Southwest Guilford in a 1-1 tie, their second tie of the season. Conference play starts this Thursday with an away game against Page High School. Northwest finished last season 8-0 in the Metro 4A, winning the conference for the seventh time in Allred’s nine years at the helm and finishing 18-2-1 overall.

 Senior Jeremy Van Duin boots the ball up ﬁeld to his teammates in hopes of a goal.

 Displaying some fast footwork, Vikings senior Max Huber, #10, delivers a pass to his teammate.

Junior Braden Champion, #6, gets into position for a pass while senior Eli PIppenger lunges in for the ball and dribbles down ﬁeld.

 Agustin Orozco, a junior, moves the ball down the ﬁeld. Later in the ﬁrst half, Orozco scored the Vikings’ only goal of the game.

See more photos from this game at facebook.com/ Northwest Observer Photos by Patti Stokes/NWO

 With his teammates celebrating all around him, Southwest Guilford’s junior Mattia Cecchini, #18, happily points to his coach after scoring a goal midway through the second half to tie the game against Northwest Guilford on Sept. 23.

A weekly section in the Northwest Observer focused on our local youth and the adults who positively impact them.

Welcome to

‘Vikings Got Game’ is theme of NWHS homecoming week by CHRIS BURRITT NW GREENSBORO – Last year’s homecoming week at Northwest Guilford High School went so well that organizers are incorporating those activities into over a week of festivities that kick off this Friday, Sept. 27. Its theme is “Vikings Got Game,” around which floats and class competitions will revolve, said Alex Wertz, an English teacher and faculty advisor to the Student Council, which is running homecoming week. “This year is going to be building upon last year,” said student body president Blake Sullivan, listing a bonfire, parade and dance as big hits a year ago. “The kids are excited to do it again.” Wertz gave us this rundown of events: Clubs are designing banners that will be judged this Friday afternoon. They will be displayed in halls next week Starting at 7 p.m. this Friday, teachers and staff will

FACULTY FOLLIES TALENT SHOW Friday Sept 27 7pm – Auditorium $5 admission

Monday September 30

perform skits, sing and dance and display other talents in “Faculty Follies,” held in the auditorium. Girls will play and boys will cheer during the Powder Puff football game at 7 p.m. next Monday, Sept. 30. After the Powder Puff game, there will be food trucks and a bonfire on the practice field. Each grade designed a shield that will be judged next Tuesday. They will be displayed during the week and carried in the parade. Afterwards, they will be placed in the trophy case for the rest of the year. Throughout next week, students will compete in theme days, ranging from “guess-who-I-am” outfits to dressing like dancers in the 1980s. A parade will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, on Northwest School Road with class floats, the reigning homecoming king and queen and the junior court. The grand marshal is Thomas Hennigan, a Northwest

graduate and wide receiver on the Appalachian State University football team. The community is invited to tailgate in the school’s parking lot after the parade. At 7:30 p.m. the Vikings will play the Ronald Reagan High School Raiders from Pfafftown in a homecoming game; the homecoming queen will be crowned at halftime. Homecoming week will culminate with a dance in the gym the following night, Oct. 5, with “DJ Rio” Anderson from Nashville, Tennessee, promising to create an evening of “unforgettable experiences one song at a time.”

want more info? Visit Northwest Guilford High School PTSO’s Facebook page.

Northwest High School HOCO Week September 30 – October 5

Vikings Got Game!!

Spirit Days, Banner Competition & Class Shield Competition

2 0 1 9

Friday October 4 at 5:30pm HOMECOMING PARADE on Northwest School Road. Parade begins at Middle School & ends at Student Parking Lot

Class and Club Floats • Homecoming Court

& BONFIRE

7pm Stadium with Food Trucks $5 admission

Community Tailgate Homecoming Game following the Parade Student Parking Lot Music & Food Trucks

vs Reagan

“ENTER THE FUNHOUSE”

Performed by the 7:30pm Kickoff NW Marching Band $6 admission after the game

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

HOMECOMING DANCE Saturday October 5

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

coming up

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

 Northern Guilford hosts McMichael High School in Mayodan for its homecoming game this Friday, Sept. 27.

Northern Guilford (3-1) prepares for ﬁrst conference game of the season The Nighthawks will play at home this Friday against McMichael in a homecoming game; kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. by CHRIS BURRITT Northern Guilford begins conference play this Friday night against McMichael High School in Mayodan after going 3-1 against larger 4A non-conference opponents so far this season. The Nighthawks were off last Friday night, giving the team extra time to work on basics and add some new elements to their offense in preparation for its homecoming game against McMichael, coach Erik Westberg said in an interview. “It gave us the chance to get back to working on some fundamentals that you miss when you get into the grind of the season,” Westberg said. “We were

 Northwest takes a break this week before hosting Ronald Reagan High School in Pfafftown for its homecoming game next Friday, Oct. 4.

Photo courtesy of Martlet Photography

also working on some new formations and sets that we’re probably going to start incorporating in the second half of the season.”

Northwest Guilford suffered a tough loss to Southwest Guilford last week, 49-21.

The Nighthawks wrapped up their non-conference schedule Friday, Sept. 13, with a 42-10 victory over Northwest Guilford, its fourth 4A opponent this year. Northern Guilford is 3A. “Obviously we want to win every game we play, but I’m really pleased to be 3-1 in our non-conference schedule against some really good schools,” Westberg said. “Going into our game against McMichael this Friday night, we’ve tried to get better every day,” the coach said. “We definitely haven’t played our best football yet. Our players know that we’ve got to continue to improve.”

A smile sometimes

says it all

The homecoming queen will be crowned at halftime of the game against McMichael.

NWHS (2-3) uses off week to prepare for homecoming game The Vikings will play Ronald Reagan High School on Friday, Oct. 4 by CHRIS BURRITT After starting the season with a 2-3 record, Northwest Guilford is using its bye this week to prepare for its home-

coming and conference games.

The Vikings host Ronald Reagan High School in Pfafftown next Friday, Oct. 4, followed by the start of its conference schedule. In its 49-21

...continued on p. 31

smile is always in season let us help you celebrate fall with a beautiful smile

Dr. Matt DeVaney | Dr. Sam Bartlett

DeVaney

Now accepting new patients

dentistry at Oak Ridge

(336) 643-5515 | 1580 Hwy 68 N, Oak Ridge | drdevaney.com 18

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

The Power of Teamwork As a senior wide receiver for the Nighthawks, Chuck Conaway knows that his fellow players have his back. But he also knows another team is there to support him, just as it did when he suffered an ACL tear as a freshman – the Murphy Wainer team at Northern Guilford. Thanks to the coordinated work of Athletic Trainer Justin Swenson, Physician Assistant Kristin Shepperson and Team Physician Dr. Robert Wainer, Chuck was treated quickly and recovered completely from his injury, enabling him to return to the football field. Inspired by his experience, he now plans a

MurphyWainer.com • 336-375-2300

career as an athletic trainer, physical therapist or physician assistant. “He is back stronger than before it happened,” says Jennifer Wood, Chuck’s mother. At Murphy Wainer, we believe in the power of teamwork – on and off the field. Murphy Wainer Orthopedic Specialists is the team orthopedic provider for Northern Guilford High School.

T-MW046_Northwest Observer ad (9.88x10)_FINAL-color (newsprint).indd 1

Offices in: Greensboro, Burlington and Eden Murphy Wainer Orthopedic Specialists is a division of Southeastern Orthopaedic Specialists, PA.

9/9/19 4:00 PM

Student Profiles brought to you by

Chris Jessup, EuroHaus and Olmsted Orthodontics

6716 US Hwy 158 Stokesdale

220

158

Just 1/4 mile off I-73 Service that is more than just a Repair

www.EuroHaus.pro • 336.891.3876 STUDENT PROFILES compiled by MEREDITH BARKLEY Thanks to the coaches and teachers at Northern and Northwest High Schools for their student recommendations and input, which make it possible to recognize these talented, dedicated students for their accomplishments in academics, athletics and cultural arts.

NORTHERN GUILFORD Josh and Jesse Auger, soccer

The special bond that Josh (left) and Jesse Auger have as twins can come in

handy when their Northern Guilford soccer team goes up against foes. But it can also be a bit confusing – even disconcerting – to teammates, like when the twins “converse” on the field. For all the world, it looks like they’re in a heated dispute. But it’s nothing of the kind, say the twins, who are seniors and team co-captains. “They’ll see us going at each other,” said Josh, who plays center mid. “They’ll think it’s an argument. But that’s just the way we communicate.

158

We just say what needs to be said.”

the players on the team,” Josh said.

The twins see it as a way of helping each other, making each other better and making the team better. Nothing personal.

How emotionally close are the twins?

It’s a twin thing, folks. When they see teammates making mistakes they’re not nearly as vocal. Still, they find ways of getting their points across. “We’re pretty direct with each other,” said Jesse, who plays center back. “But we’re not like that with teammates.” The twins do share a brotherly bond with teammates, however, and see themselves as invested in their development. They are, after all, team leaders.

“Very,” Josh said. Having lived together all their lives, they know each other better than anyone and have a kind of unspoken communication that not even longtime teammates can boast. “We’ve been playing together so long that it’s a lot easier for us to understand where we want to direct the ball and how we want to do certain things we have to do to win the game,” Jesse said. Coach Aaron King said of the twins: “They always end up playing next to each other on the field. They work really well together.”

“We’ve grown up with a majority of

Your smile has waited long enough. New smile, new you! Matthew J. Olmsted, DDS MS Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center 2205 Oak Ridge Road, Suite CC (336) 441-7007

olmstedorthodontics.com 20

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

And that’s a good thing for the

Student Profiles brought to you by

Chris Jessup, EuroHaus and Olmsted Orthodontics

Get ahead of the competition Bigger. Faster. Stronger.

Want to get started?

Chris Jessup, sports performance coach 336.686.0692 | cjessup.fit@gmail.com team, he noted. “It works best for us when they’re together on the field. They always work their hardest. I never have to question their desire to win.” So what’s ahead for the twins? They may well go separate ways after this year. Jesse said he doesn’t want to play college soccer. Josh does, though, and is strongly considering an offer from the University of Lynchburg in Virginia.

Jesse’s favorite athlete is Los Angeles Lakers’ player LeBron James, whom he admires for his leadership.

at Camp Tekoa, a co-educational Christian camp south of Asheville near Hendersonville.

“He has always led by example, and that’s what I try to live up to,” Jesse said.

“You really just unplug for the summer,” she said. “You get to focus on other people. It makes you appreciate the time you’re there. It was really hard to say goodbye.”

NORTHWEST GUILFORD Lily Hughes, volleyball Lily Hughes got a feel this past summer for what it’s like to be electronically out of touch for a while – and she liked it.

Josh’s favorite soccer player is Paul Pogba, a French professional soccer player for Manchester United (Pogba also has two older twin brothers who are professional soccer players).

Hughes, a right-side hitter for Northwest Guilford’s volleyball team, was a counselor

“He’s pretty flowing,” Josh said of Pogba. “He does the fancy stuff, but he does it effectively.”

Student p roﬁles Student profiles brought

to you thi s week by:

Become an

Your sm ile New sm has waited long ile, new enough. you!

Matthew J. Oak Ridge Olmsted, DDS MS Commons 2205 Oa k Ridge Roa Shopping Cente r (336) 441 d, Suite CC -7007

STUDENT PROFILES

 Start con

tent here

 Start con

olmsted orthodon tics.com

tent here

Thanks to the student reco coaches and teachers mmendatio at Norther dedicated n and Nor ns and inpu students for thwest Hig t, h their accomp which make it pos sible to reco Schools for their lishments gnize thes in academ e talented ics, athletic RN GUILF , s and cult ORD ural arts. Sa

NORTHE

vannah Tu hro,

art

by STEWA RT MCCLI NTOCK Freshman Savannah Tuhro, a student in Kathryn Sayani’s art class at Northern observing Gui lford, enjo the world ys around her using her and then artistic skill s to recreate “I love to it. be free with like to dra art and I w what I really see. I like tour drawin doing con gs of han ds,” Tuhro Nor thwest told the Observer. “I’ve don work so far e my bes with pen t cil and pap enjoy acr ylic paint, er, which is wha but I the most experience t I have with. I’ve so much learned from Ms. “I really enjo Sayani and looking forw y mystery I’m really ard to the books,” she and gain Tuhro also nex t thre said. ing as mu e years ch knowle ern’s JV volle was a member of can about Northdge as I yball team all the diff she played this year, erent styl Turho is a where es of art. the outside mem ” enjo hitter pos ber ys tle of the of Norther playing Jun ition, and Books Clu n’s Bat- for ior Olympi b; her favo Carolina she and club c volle yball Spike Forc rite books members e Volleyb have bee have read Although all Club. n “Sta so far only a fres already has Kerri Manisc lking Jack the Rip hman, Tuh per” by her sights ro alco and “Mu ing the Uni set on atte Orient Exp ress” by Aga rder on the ndversity of Missouri school and tha Christie after high taking pre . -med clas then furt hering her ses, studies so she can

The

become either an anesthesiol nurse ane ogist, sthetist or pharmacist A: “Japan. On a sid . There’s so e note… much cult there.” ure Q: What is your favo Q: What rite food? would you A: “Chines leave e food.” capsule for people 100 in a time Q: Do you to find? years from have a favo now rite movie? A: “A Sile nt Voice.” A: “Just bas ic things Q: Favorite – you nev what the book? er know world will A: “‘Airma forget. And things tha n’ by Eoin simple t describe Colfer.” Q: Favorite me, like a nee dle and a volle crochet musical gen yball.” re or artist? A: “I like Q: What country mu is somethi sic, and I Toby Keit ng we all make the really like h and Bra could do world a bet d Paisley.” to Q: Favorite ter place? A: “Interac celebrity? t a lot bet ter with eac A: “I like meet new Chris Hem h peo other, ple sworth, esp and be ope his role as bracing oth ecially in n to emThor. He’ er cultures s a really .” Q: Do you Q: What’s good acto have a role something r.” mo unique abo A: “My mo that many del? m. She’s ut you people ma such a grea y not kno She works A: “My mo w? t lady. really har m calls me d to take of us and a Renaiss I like to go care of all has helped ance girl. ant and suppor with volle crochet, but ique shopping and yball, art I like to I also like and anythin ted me to take up.” animé (com g I wanted animations orig puter inating from ated with Q: Do you , or associ, Japan) and have any pets? video gam A: “I have Q: Would es.” you share a gray tabb one more y cat nam Jupiter.” about you thin ed rself with our readers? g A: “Althou Q: Where gh I always would you go on a drea think eve needs to vacation? rything be perfect m , it’s never be in life going to or art and we have the imperfe to embrace ctions.”

Over 25 0 children in Guilfo will go to rd County Become court alo a Guard ian Ad Lite ne m and sed or neg advocate lected chi ld

for an abu

(336) 412

-7580 |

voluntee

Next-level training at Proehli�ic Park

sports-speci�ic preparation for athletes ages 16 and up morning or evening training sessions available 2 or 3 days a week

rforgal.o

if using a

She’d attended camp there as a youngster and embraced the chance to return as a counselor. “It’s my favorite place on earth,” said Hughes, a senior who wants to study nursing in college. “It was definitely the best summer of my life. I got to form connections with the campers. It’s where I grew up and now I get to work there – I’m going to go back there

next summer. It’s really amazing.”

It was working with the kids that inspired her to want to pursue a career in pediatric nursing. Hughes has played volleyball since third grade. After playing several other sports over the years, she decided to focus on volleyball and has thrown herself into it. When not playing on the high school volleyball team she plays on a club volleyball team. “I’ve made a lot of really good friendships through it,” Hughes said of her time spent on the sport. Coach Nancy Everett said of Lily: “I don’t think I’ve ever seen her not happy. She brings a happy spirit to the team and everybody loves Lily.”

student profile sponsor

Each week during the school year, the NWO profiles students who excel in sports, cultural arts and academics, thanks to the businesses and churches that make this feature possible.

continuatio

new section

n bar bar

Contact us to learn more about sponsoring our student profile feature advertising@nwobserver.com | (336) 644-7035, ext. 11

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

NWHS volleyball team dominating the court Northwest High School’s volleyball team, coached by Nancy Everett, defeated East Forsyth 3-0 on Sept. 23, and is 15-1 for the season and 3-0 in conference games. The team’s only loss (3-1) has been to Ardrey Kell of Charlotte on Sept. 7. The Vikings have seven more games left in regular season play; up next is an away game against Page High School this Thursday. Photos by Patti Stokes/NWO

Head Coach Nancy Everett looks on as her Vikings ease toward another victory Sept. 23.

 The Vikings celebrate after another big play by Sarah Barham (third from left), a 6-foot-1 senior middle hitter.

 Junior Elle Thigpen positions herself for the Eagles’ serve. Thigpen plays the position of libero, which has specialized defensive skills but is not able to block or attack the ball when it is above the net. Thigpen wears a different color jersey from her teammates because the libero is the only player who is not limited by the rules of rotation, enabling her to replace any back row player without notice to the ofﬁcials.

Grace Hammond, #21, sets the ball for teammate Sarah Barham. This dynamic duo led the team with a combined total of 19 kills in Monday’s match. Hammond also had four aces.

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

 Senior Sarah Barham attacks the ball for a kill. The East Forsyth Eagles could not stop Barham, who ended the match with 12 kills and seven digs.

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Hackett takes the helm as NWHS girls’ basketball coach The former Northern Guilford assistant girls’ basketball coach introduced herself to players on Monday by PATTI STOKES Haley Hackett has been hired as Northwest High School girls’ basketball coach, taking over the program from longtime coach Darlene Joyner, who retired last spring after teaching and coaching at the school for 33 years. Hackett, 29, is from Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, and had a successful high school basketball career at Southeast Guilford High School, where she was named the top forward in the state. As a 6-foot-2 forward, she attended Appalachian State University on an athletic scholarship for basketball and has trained under some of the best coaches in the region, including Delaney Rudd, a retired NBA player from North Carolina, and Kim Furlough, head coach for Northern Guilford’s varsity girls basketball team. Hackett joined the Northern Guilford Nighthawks in July 2012 and has been

an assistant coach under Furlough for the last seven years. During this time she worked for a year as a sport advisor for a girls basketball program, and for Haley Hackett the last four years as project manager and a licensed general contractor for Hackett Construction, a company owned by her family.

During Hackett’s time at Northern the girls basketball team won five MidPiedmont 3A Conference championships; five Mid-Piedmont 3A Conference tournament championships; and backto-back state championships in 2017 and 2018.

“We both played at Appalachian, we coached together and we won state championships together,” Hackett continued. “I’m thankful for the relationship we’ve had, which has evolved from

Their coach/player relationship was strengthened when Hackett played basketball at Southeast High School, where Furlough was coaching.

Who will be the voice for this child? Over 250 children in Guilford County will go to court alone. Learn how to be an advocate for an abused or neglected child by becoming a Guardian Ad Litem.

(336) 412-7580 | volunteerforgal.org

...continued on p. 31

FACTS before you vote...

Of Furlough, Hackett said, “I met Kim when I was 12 and she has been one of my biggest mentors ever since.”

“As a coach, she always saw things in me I didn’t see in myself. She pushed me, guided me and helped me get to where I wanted to go,” Hackett said. “Coaching under her was great, and I developed my passion for working with kids through her. I want to help kids as she helped me as a player.”

coach/player to mentor to friend and colleague.” Hackett said she appreciates the coaching freedom she was afforded while working under Furlough at Northern. “I got to do a lot, and that’s why I feel prepared to take on this role (at Northwest),” she said. As for taking over Northwest girls’ basketball program from Joyner, who saw more than her share of successes in her

BJ Barnes John O’Day

Tim Sessoms

Reece Walker

Lynne Williams DeVaney

FACT: Despite claims to the contrary, none of the Summerfield candidates FACT:

running for mayor or council support high density development, higher taxes or taxpayer supported water. Summerfieldproud.com clearly states the positions for Mayoral candidate BJ Barnes and council candidates Lynne Williams DeVaney, John O’Day, Tim Sessoms and Reece Walker – positions you can respect and be proud of.

FACT: Barnes, DeVaney, O’Day, Sessoms and Walker HAVE NOT maligned

staff or been involved in character assassination. They HAVE NOT participated in any lawsuits against the town, costing the taxpayer over a hundred thousand dollars. They HAVE NOT conspired or supported anyone who was adjudicated by three different tribunals as being unqualified to serve as an elected official in Summerfield, whose lawsuit has cost the town over a hundred thousand dollars. Others cannot say that.

If you want a team you can be proud of and that supports our town,

VOTE BARNES, DEVANEY, O’DAY, SESSOMS AND WALKER Visit www.summerfieldproud.com to learn more. PAID FOR BY ELECT BJ BARNES COMMITTEE

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

We offer one guarantee: 100% customer satisfaction

GRINS and GRIPES

Delighted or dismayed by something in your community? Share your thoughts in

words or less

online: nwobserver.com e-mail: grinsandgripes@nwobserver.com Grins & Gripes are published based on available space and editor’s discretion.

GRINS to...  Town of Stokesdale for adding a cover to the playground at the park. It looks great!  The Henson Forest Hammerheads! Your ongoing love and support for our family exemplify what it means to be a team... and it extends far outside the pool. We are blessed to have you and we can’t thank you enough!  Summerfield Proud Team Barnes, Sessoms, DeVaney, O’Day and Walker for running on Christian values, integrity and honesty. Summerfield needs to be “Summerfield Proud”!

Piedmont Truck Tires &

Automotive Center

FULL-SERVICE SHOP Full automotive repair & maintenance • Tune-ups Wheel & tire repair/alignment • NC inspections ASE certified technicians

Dan Rice

Mitch Glover

President

VP/GM of Greensboro

(336) 668-0091 • 312 S Regional Rd, Greensboro 11 locations open M-F 7:30-5:30 Emergency roadside 24/7/365 • Shuttle service within 8 miles

www.piedmonttrucktires.com SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

 The nurse at CVS Oak Ridge who did my DOT physical. I’ve had many (required every two years) and she’s the only one who hasn’t pencil-whipped it (she’s by the book) – and, with a smile. Lucky she’s in our community!  The holiday decorators on Kingsbranch Drive (in Stokesdale). Thank you for putting a smile on my face when I drive through our neighborhood. We sure know how to show our bright spirit, so please continue displaying your amazing decorating skills!  Jenny Weston and her wonderful staff at Summerfield Family Dentistry for the TLC I received at a very welcome and needed time. Thank you, thank you, thank you!  Stokesdale water tower’s new color – reminds me of the Carolina blue sky and the waters of Belews Lake. Every time I pass it, I think of Scotty McCreery’s song, “Water Tower Town.” I love living in a water tower town! Editor’s note: For those interested, the lyrics to “Water Tower Town” include:

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

“In a water tower town, everybody waves Church doors are the only thing That’s open on Sundays Word travels fast, wheels turn slow Yeah workin’ hard and livin’ right Is the only life we know. “Friday night football is king Sweet tea goes good with anything Fireflies come out when the sun goes down Nobody eats till you say Amen And everybody knows your mama’s name You can see who loves who from miles around In a water tower town.”  The beautiful lady who lives on Oak Ridge Road who paid for my grocery bill at Food Lion on Fleming Road on Sept. 4 because I had forgotten my wallet. (Please see the store manager for a thank you card).  (Stokesdale Councilman) Tim Jones for having the courage to vote “no.” He has good reasons. Try asking him. We don’t elect councilmen to go with the flow. He’s the town council watch dog and believe me, some need watching. Editor’s note: While the writer singled out one particular council member, he gave no support for his statement and I decline to take responsibility for his anonymous insinuation of one councilman’s alleged wrongdoing. As this election season heats up, I want to emphasize that in my experience “all,” not just “some” council members need our attention and our job isn’t over after we get our “I voted” sticker on Election Day. Observe, fact find and participate in your local government because what happens locally matters, and our attention to it impacts what happens all the way to the federal government level and beyond.

...continued on p. 26

- Trees - Camellias - Roses - Grasses

Fall is the best time to plant!

- Hydrangeas - Hollies - Perennials - and Much More!

Get More Green For Your Buck …...Buy Direct From The Grower

Annual Fall Outdoor Plant Sale One Day Only Saturday, September 28, 8am-3pm

Great Selection Great Prices Delivery Available Questions? Call 336-993-4114

Your Entire Plant Purchase! Coupon valid September 28, 2019 only Excludes Pine Needles, Soil Conditioner and Pine Bark Mulch

Piedmont Carolina Nursery is located at 1867 Sandy Ridge Rd, Colfax, NC 27235. Take Hwy 68 S. to 1-40 West to Sandy Ridge Road. Turn left and stay on Sandy Ridge Rd. Go Past the Colfax Fire Dept. and River Landing (retirement community). After River Landing, turn right at the stoplight. The nursery is 1 mile on the right.

Family-owned since 1968

“Comfort for Every Moment” TRUSTED for OVER 50 YEARS We Service ALL Brands / 24-hour Emergency Service High Point 336-883-3903

Greensboro 336-294-8044

Winston-Salem 336-727-0120

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

EanesComfort.com

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

GRINS & GRIPES

LETTERS/OPINIONS

...continued from p. 24

Submit your editorials (maximum 350 words)

 Shannon & Hal at Companah. They carried off our deceased dog in a humane and respectful manner. What a lifesaver for our family at a time of great loss!  Dwyer, Olinick, Schlobohm, Nelson and Luther for their time attending countless town meetings learning about our town statutes of importance, their integrity, non-politician character and desire to keep SF low density, rural and spend taxpayer money wisely.

online: nwobserver.com e-mail : editor@nwobserver.com mail: Opinions, PO Box 268, Oak Ridge, NC 27310

 The low-character person who dumped household garbage (carpets, sink, drawers, chair) at the closed end of West Harrell Road (Oak Ridge). Why do you think taxpayer money should be used to clean up your personal mess?

 Our neighbors in Cedar Hollow who let their dogs and cats run wild throughout the neighborhood, pooping in other peoples’ yards. Be a more responsible pet owner!

 Oak Ridge leaders. What’s with the sudden, intense focus on an unnecessary and unwanted extended 35 mph speed limit? How about instead putting this intense focus on reducing the tax rate? It appears the council’s focus here is misdirected.

 The person who stated our Powder Puff games make them uncomfortable. You definitely need a safe space to deal with this traumatic event. I have three athletic girls who love this fun event and the opportunity to bond with their peers!

 Oak Ridge speed limit complainers. Lowering the speed limit is meant to slow down the outliers who go 15 to 20 mph over what’s posted. If 35 mph is too slow for you, please take I-73 bypass or another route.

GRIPES to...

Calling All Bakers

& Beards…

Heritage Day, Sat., Sept. 28

Special Events Booth at Oak Ridge Town Park

Cake Baking Contest Sponsored by Sweet Hadley B. Cookies

AMATEUR BAKERS ONLY! 10:30am – Cakes, entry forms & recipes due 11am – Judging & prizes awarded

Beard Contest

Sponsored by Choppers Barbershop

REAL BEARDS ONLY! 2:30pm – Entry forms due

3pm-Judging & prizes awarded

Visit oakridgenc.com for contest rules and entry forms.

Include your name, a daytime phone number where you can be reached and name of community in which you live. Letters from the same writer will be published no more than every 30 days.

‘Rival’ band set example of sportsmanship for all to follow My wife and I have lived in Summerfield for many years, near Northwest Guilford High School. We used to attend high school football games when we lived in Guilford College and our sons and daughter played in Western Guilford’s band (of course, we went for the pre-game and half-time performances for obvious reasons). After they graduated from high school we turned in our stadium seats – until this past year, when one of our grandsons joined Northern’s marching band. After buying new Nighthawk purple stadium seats, we began attending all Northern High School games, both home and away, and we always arrive early to find seats near the band. Before each game the announcers welcome everyone and then share some rules while making a very important point about sportsmanship which relates to players, fans, students, etc. Regarding your article in last week’s paper highlighting the Northern vs. Northwest football game on Sept. 13, it was a very nice summary from a football perspective and we did see sportsmanship between players and coaches alike. But to me, there was something else magical that happened.

Questions? Call Town Hall at (336) 644-7009 26

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

Remember, we go to games for the band. At Northern’s away games, the band always goes to the opposite side of the field and listens to the home band perform. That happened at the Northwest/Northern game – only this was a little different. At halftime our band got set up beside the field to perform. Simultaneously, Northwest’s band marched in front of us in an orderly procession to the home side and then filled the bleacher seats vacated by Northern’s band. During the performance Northwest band members clapped and cheered for our band and even sang loudly to a rendition of “Sweet Caroline” – and then gave our band a standing ovation. The Northwest band leaders and members deserve much credit for the sportsmanship they displayed, and were a model for us all. Thanks to everyone responsible for providing these special experiences for us. I suggest we all try to follow the lead of the Northwest Guilford’s band at any sporting event, whether as a participant or a spectator. Doug Parkes, SUMMERFIELD

AUTO SALES & SERVICE

SAVE THE DATE

HOME SERVICES

EUROPEAN AUTO SERVICE & REPAIR We specialize in factory-scheduled maintenance and repairs. Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo, Mini and Porsche. 32 years experience. Knight Import Specialty Service, 4559 US Highway 220, Summerfield (across from Food Lion). (336) 337-0669.

9th Annual FALL BAZAAR, Sat., Oct. 5, 9am-2pm, at First Christian Church, 1130 N. Main St., Kernersville, NC 27284. 70+ vendors, breakfast/lunch, chili cook-off. For more info, email tgbsews@gmail.com.

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING

EMPLOYMENT TEACHER needed to manage a math workshop. Other opportunities and disciplines available. (336) 937-3289.

Place online at

HIRING? We can help you reach all of Northwest Guilford County. Full-time LEAD TODDLER TEACHER needed. Associate degree preferred. Laugh & Learn Child Care Center, (336) 643-6140.

DEADLINE: Monday prior to each issue

NEED HELP? Call (336) 644-7035, ext. 10 Mon - Fri • 9am -12:30pm

INDEX

Auto Sales & Service ................... 27 Employment ............................... 27 Save the Date ............................. 27 Yard Sales .................................. 27 Home Services ...................... 27-29 Misc. for Sale ............................. 29 Misc. Services ............................. 30 Misc. Wanted .............................. 30 Pets & Animal Services ................ 30 Real Estate.................................. 30

ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE. Help wanted. Call (336) 643-9157.

SAVE THE DATE FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY CLASS Please join us for a 9-week class to be held on Tuesdays at 6:30pm at Crossroads Community Church from Oct.1-Nov. 26. Details can be found at www.fpu.com/1096555. FALL BAZAAR,, Saturday, Sept. 28, Liber Liberty Wesleyan Church, 7am-1pm. Yard sale/ craft spaces, $10 each. Contact Donna at (336) 587-4637 to reserve your space. Meet the Candidate MARTHA PITTMAN, October 1, 530pm-730pm, The Oak Ridge Room. Let’s talk about the future of Oak Ridge. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Martha Pittman.

Something

Gideon Grove UMC is having their annual BRUNSWICK STEW SALE on Saturday, Oct. 12. Stew will be ready for pickup at 1pm behind the church, 2865 Gideon Grove Church Rd., Stokesdale. Orders may be placed by calling Laura Harrell at (336) 643-6042. Leave your name, phone number and number of quarts ordered. Cost is $7.00 per quart. GUILFORD COLLEGE UMC FALL FESTIVAL. 1205 Fleming Rd. Greensboro. Sat., Oct., 19, from 9am-3pm. Featuring 26 professional crafters/artisans and bake sale.

up special $39.95. Call (336) 382-3750.

CLEANING CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will fit to your Refer budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, (336) 231-1838. AMERICAN MAID. All your housecleaning needs. Weekly/biweekly/as needed. Call for your free estimate. (336) 409-4554. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING Gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com (336) 595-2873.

•Weekly/bi-weekly/monthly •Deep/move-in, move-out

YARD SALES

•Post-construction/airscrubber

YARD SALE, Sat., Sept. 28, 8am-12n, 7800 Athens Rd., Stokesdale. Will cancel if rainy. HUGE COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Sat., Sept. 28, 7am-12n, at Belews Landing (Crows Nest Dr. in Stokesdale). Large variety of finds!

Planning a yard sale?

•Odor remediation

Focus on what matters most We’ll handle the rest 336.897.0928 maidright.com/greensboro

ELECTRICAL

Advertise it here!

Call BLACKMON ELECTRICAL, INC. Free est. Comm. & res. Licensed & insured. Call

Place your ad online at

(336) 430-5018. NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE in Oak Ridge, Sat., Sept. 28, from 8am-12n, River Oaks subdivision (enter off of 68 at Case Ridge Dr. & Creeks Edge Ct.).

going on

MOVING SALE, Sat., Sept. 28, 7:30am1pm, 709 Number Ten Way, Oak Ridge. Fur Furniture, decor, tools, electronics, and more.

Place your Save the Date online at

TWO-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sept. 28, 7am12n, 2135 Beeson Rd., Oak Ridge. China, kitchen items, pottery, candles, books, dog crates, entertainment center, holiday, stoneware, artwork, more! Rain date 10/5.

Tell northwest Guilford County

A-ACTION AIR. Repair and service. Check-

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

Do you have ELECTRICAL NEEDS? Call Coble Electric LLC at (336) 209-1486. Reminder: It's generator season! BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC. Got Power? Residential, commercial and solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192. Need an electrician?

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES FIX YOUR MOWER. Free pickup & delivery. Call Rick, (336) 501-8681.

continued on p. 28

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

HOME SERVICES

OLD SCHOOL

HOME SERVICES

Need CERAMIC OR PORCELAIN TILE

ECO-FRIENDLY LAND CLEARING and drainage. Serving the Triad and surrounding areas. ncforestrymulching.com or call (336) 362-6181. Forestry mulching/drainage work. Insured and professional! Check out our Facebook and Google reviews!

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

installed? Tile repaired and re-grouted. No

HOME REPAIR/IMPROVEMENTS

job too small. 50 years experience. Call

“No Job Too Small”

Don Moody at (336) 708-4000.

Wood Rot Repairs • Bathroom Remodeling Painting • Decks and much more! • Insured

AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIRS. One call fixes all! A+ with BBB. For a free estimate, call (336) 643-1184 or (336) 987-0350.

(336) 669-7252

GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales

oldschoolsjhr@triad.rr.com

& Service Center. All types sold and repaired; comm./res. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale.

L & T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE "We get you mowing!" Comm./res., all models. 2103 Oak Ridge Rd., Oak Ridge. Call (336) 298-4314, landtsmallengineservice.com.

(336) 548-9286 or (336) 312-3844. APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr. Appliance A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.

UTILITY TRAILERS WELDED & REPAIRED. Pickup and delivery available. Call or text Morris at (336) 880-7498.

GRADING / HAULING GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill

GARY’S HANDYMAN HOME SERVICES “Providing value for the home-ownership experience.” Gary Gellert, serving NC’s Piedmont Triad area. Garygellert@gmail. com, (336) 423-8223.

dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt. available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035.

Jam-packed with valuable info for northwest Guilford County residents

Keep it, handy use it often In print every January and online year-round at nwobserver.com 28 28

9 1 0 2

E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, demolition, lot clearing, excavating, bobcat work, etc. (336) 451-1282. H&L GRADING, LLC. No job too tough or too small. Call us first! We are a full-service grading company that specializes in residential projects. Owner/ operator Timmy Hart has more than 30 years of grading and equipment experience. Fully licensed and insured. Land clearing, debris removal, driveways, French drains and much more. (336) 543-7867.

LAWNCARE / LANDSCAPING ATCHISON LAWN CARE. Dependable. Honest. Local. Call (336) 486-9837. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 40 yrs. exp. Lots & natural area thinning and cleanup. Large shrubbery jobs, chipping. Oak Ridge, (336) 643-1119 AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING for all your landscaping needs, including irrigation, installation and repair. Call Joe at J. Gibson Landscaping, an Americanowned and operated small business. Built on capitalism, not socialism. In God we trust. (336) 419-7236. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Lawn maint, landscaping. Irrigation/ landscape contractor. Hardscaping & landscape lighting. 26 years exp. (336) 399-7764. HILL LAWNCARE & OUTDOOR SERVICES. Free est. Call, (336) 669-5448. DERAS LAWN CARE. Grass cutting, pine needles, trimming, leaf blowing. (336) 423-2239.

ield merf Sum

ge k Rid | Oa sdale toke S | lfax d by | Co he publis

sboro reen est G rthw o n |

FAY'S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Complete tree removal & trimming. Storm damage clean-up. Landscaping & hardscaping. Insured. Taylor, (336) 458-6491.

SEPT. 2626 - OCT. 2, 2, 2019 Observer • Totally local since SEPT. - OCT. 2019 The Northwest The Northwest Observer • Totally local 1996 since 1996

COLFAX LAWNCARE. Core aeration & seeding. Fertilizing, mowing, trimming, pine needles. Complete lawn care maintenance. Res./comm. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 28 years. (336) 362-5860. ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981.

Place your

classified ad

online at

for just $4 per line Deadline is the Monday prior to each issue ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875. www.EAGLEHARDSCAPES.com. Founded in 1981. Patios, outdoor kitchens, landscape design, all your rock needs, pool decks, fountains, room additions, rock walls, retaining walls and more! Please visit our website. SOUTHERN CUTZ LAWN CARE, offering complete lawn maintenance services & bush hogging. Nathan Adkins, (336) 430-6086. DELIMA LAWNCARE. 24 hours/7 days a week. Free estimates, licensed/insured. Commercial & Residential. (336) 669-5210. STOKESDALE LAWN. Mowing & weedeating. $45 minimum. (336) 423-2692. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490.

HOME SERVICES

AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174.

PAINTING – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186.

KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION

KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Residential shingle & metal roofing. Free est. (336) 362-7469.

CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE workComplete tree service, $1 million liability, work man’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 643-9332. www.carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.

CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior and exterior. 24 hours/7 days a week. Free estimates, licensed/insured. (336) 669-5210.

.MASONRY SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or fire pit? We can help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways & sidewalks, patios and more! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs. COLONIAL MASONRY. 40 yrs. exp. Specializing in outdoor living spaces; dry-stack natural stone and flagstone. Let us help you plan your patio, fire pit, fireplace, kitchen – or anything else you would like! Call (828) 312-0090. www.colonialmasonry.com. MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone MASONR concrete & repairs. Free est. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

MISC. HOME SERVICES/PRODUCTS HAVING TROUBLE CLIMBING STAIRS? Want to stay in your home? A Stairlift may be the answer for you. Call us for a free estimate! Romar Elevators, Inc. (434) 836-5321 or (800) 876-6271 or find us on the web at www.romarelevators.com. GRILLS, FIRE PITS, gas logs, heaters, gas inserts, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

PAINTING & DRYWALL STILL PERFECTION PAINTING. Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com. LAWSON'S PAINTING. Custom decks, pressure washing, boat docks, block fill, wood repair, stain work, textured ceilings, sheetrock repair. Call (336) 253-9089.

thanks

our advertisers for

making each weekly issue possible!

PLUMBING 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. FREEMAN PLUMBING - new construction, remodel and repair. For ALL your plumbing needs! (336) 580-4525. BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic. & insured. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924.

PRESSURE WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www. windowcleaningnc.com (336) 595-2873.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION PREMIER CONSTRUCTION for all your remodeling/renovation needs. (336) 430-9507.

Services TM Construction , INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

Outdoor living spaces | Fire pits

(336) 644-8615 office (336) 508-5242 cell Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, kitchens & baths, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum floors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call (336) 362-7469. DOUGLAS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING, LLC. Custom Builder, sunrooms, garages, additions, kitchens baths. Licensed & Insured, BBB A+ accredited. Free est. Visit www.douglascr.com or call (336) 413-5050. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, dock work, siding, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 39 years exp. (336) 362-6343. JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com. ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981. RENOVATION WORKS, INC. New construction, remodeling, additions, kitchen, bath and decks. We are a locally owned, full-service design and build company, A+ accredited with the BBB. Visit www.myrenovationworks.com or call (336) 427-7391 to start your next project.

ROOFING BEST PRICES IN TOWN! Shingle and metal roofing. Top-notch quality. Res./comm., licensed & insured. Financing available. Belews Creek Construction, (336) 362-6343. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC. Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Call (336) 643-8191 or (336) 268-1908. RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of roofing. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call (336) 944-6118, or visit redrhinoroofing.com.

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

PREMIER ROOFING, LOCALLY OWNED. Catering to all your roofing needs. Call (336) 430-9507 for free assessments.

13,500

copies circulated EVERY WEEK. Reaching residents in northwest and northern Guilford County ... and beyond! (FREE to you, thanks to our advertisers)

MISC. FOR SALE CEMETERY PLOT for sale. Westminster Gardens. Heritage Sections, $1,500. (336) 315-1979. KNIGHT'S PRODUCE & PLANTS. We have our pumpkins & mums available. Also fresh produce and handmade candles and soaps. 14809 Hwy 158, Summerfield. (336) 708-0585. Cub Cadet, 24 H.P. 50" LAWN MOWER w/ Kohler engine /hydrostatic. D R leaf & lawn vacuum Pro-XL model. Electric start. Sold as one unit. Both like new! $3,250. (336) 202-2662.

Got stuff? Sell it here in the

NWO classifieds submit your ad at

www.nwobserver.com U-PICK MUSCADINES, $1/pound; Asian Pears, $2/lb. Weekends 8am-12noon thru October 13. 200 Will Tom Road off Hwy. 65, Bethany/Reidsville. (336) 339-3954.

continued on p. 30

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

MISC. SERVICES

Locally owned & operated

Gated access with 24/7 camera surveillance

REAL ESTATE

23 ACRES bound by 2 creeks, beautiful hardwoods and some open land. Summer Summerfield address, Rockingham Cty. taxes. Very private & serene. (336) 430-9507 anytime.

HOMES FOR SALE

SELLING OR RENTING? We can help you reach ALL of northwest Guilford County! Place your ad online at

SEEKING TO KNOW GOD? Visit us at nw.worldbibleschool.org. Prepare for a brighter future.

$$$ – WILL PAY CASH for your junk or wrecked vehicle. For quote, call (336) 552-0328. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, ATVs, generators, power washers, chain saws, mini-bikes, grills, electrical, metal items, etc. (336) 689-4167.

REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR RENT

Privacy and location! 4BR/4BA home in Crosscreek Plantation. Fantastic floorplan allows multiple gathering areas. Master and a second bedroom on the main, third-level suite and lower-level game room. Screened porch on the lower level for entertaining or relaxing. Offered at $359,500

nancy.hess@bhhsyostandlittle.com (336) 215-1820

Nancy J. Hess

nancy.hess@bhhsyostandlittle.com (336) 215-1820

We Help Everyone! SELLERS & BUYERS

TOWNHOMES IN OAK RIDGE!

SIMPLICITY AND STYLE!

Twin townhomes starting at $274,900. Within Oak Ridge town core. Units are pre-selling now. Seize the opportunity to pick your floor plan and options! Starting at $274,900

Artfully designed home with popular open plan. Current yet classic architectural elements. Spacious dining room, bedrooms with en suites. Incredible gathering area in the designer kitchen / keeping room/ great room combination. Designer colors for selected countertops and tiles. A must-see master bath and closet. Enjoy the beautiful private view from back porch. $669,000

(336) 643-4248

www.ANewDawnRealty.com

Tell our readers how you can help.

PROPERTY FOR RENT OR SALE. 7307 Shadyside Dr., Summerfield. Clean older home. Upstairs: 3 bedrooms, bath and kitchen. Downstairs: 2 bedrooms, bath & kitchen. Rent is $1,250/month. Deposit required. (336) 688-1773 or (336) 996-4649. Ask for John.

LAND FOR SALE LARGE TRACTS. 4 to 23-acre tracts; open & wooded; creeks & pond. Only 6 parcels remain, so hurry, these will not last and never be duplicated! (336) 430-9507 anytime. 1.36-ACRE HOME SITE in Gwynedd, off Bunch Road. $85,000. (336) 643-7071.

A true southern charmer. Welcoming wrap-around porch and grand entry, chef’s kitchen with Viking range, luxurious master suite with a sitting room & fireplace, guest suite on the main. 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths – plenty of room for family and guests! Offered at $697,000

Nancy J. Hess

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

PETS & ANIMAL SVCS. WENDY COLLINS PET SITTING Registered & insured. Follow me on Facebook. Call or text (336) 339-6845.

TUCKED AWAY IN SUMMERFIELD!

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! 20 acres off Lake Brandt Road, south of NC 150. Developers & individuals, don’t let this unique tract go by! (336) 430-9507 anytime.

6705 US Hwy 158, Stokesdale • (336) 643-9963 (affiliated with Stokesdale Storage)

MISC. WANTED

SOUTHERN CHARM IN SUMMERFIELD!

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

3807 Eagle Downs Way

Nancy J. Hess Call or email Laura for advertising info (336) 644-7035, ext. 11 advertising@nwobserver.com @nwobserver.com

REACH OUT TO

nancy.hess@bhhsyostandlittle.com (336) 215-1820

IN S OUR 26,000 READER

special-focus section. The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

Jake Letterman (336) 338-0136

To reserve your space in the third issue of each month, email advertising@nwobserver.com, or call (336) 644-7035, ext. 11.

index of DISPLAY ADVERTISERS

Please support our advertisers, and tell them where you saw their ad! ACCOUNTING

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Kimberly Thacker Accounting ............ 15 Samuel K. Anders, CPA, MSA, PC...... 15

BEK Paint Company ............................. 9 Budget Blinds .................................... 15 Dr. Johns H2O ............................. Insert Eanes Heating & Air .......................... 25 MaidRight Cleaning ........................... 27 New Garden Landscaping ................... 3 Old School Home Repair ................... 28 Piedmont Carolina Nursery ................ 25 ProStone Inc. ....................................... 4 Rymack Storage ................................30 Stokesdale Heating & Air ..................... 9

AUTOMOTIVE SALES / SERVICE EuroHaus .......................................... 20 Piedmont Truck Tire .......................... 24 Tire Max .............................................. 7 Vestal Buick / GMC ............................ 12

BUILDING / REMODELING TM Construction Services .................. 29

CANDIDATES BJ Barnes, Summerfield Mayor .......... 22

CHILDRENS SERVICES Guardian Ad Litem Program ............. 23

CHURCHES Central Baptist Church ....................... 11

COMMUNITY SERVICES Senior Resources of Guilford ................ 6

DENTISTRY

INSURANCE Justin Fulp, Farm Bureau Insurance .... 15

LEGAL SERVICES Barbour & Williams Law ..................... 13

MEDICAL CARE LeBauer Healthcare ............................. 2 Murphy Wainer Orthopedics .............. 19

ORTHODONTIC CARE Olmsted Orthodontics ....................... 20

DeVaney Dentistry ............................. 18 High Point Pediatric Dentistry ............ 13 Summerfield Family Dentistry ............ 11

EVENTS NW Guilford High – Homecoming .... 17 Oak Ride Fireman’s BBQ ..................... 5 Ride to Remember .............................. 4 Town of Oak Ridge ............................ 26

HEALTH & FITNESS Chris Jessup, Personal Trainer ............ 21

PET SERVICES & PRODUCTS Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ............... 15 Meda Howell Photography .................. 3 Northwest Animal Hospital .................. 6 Westergaard Kennels ........................... 9

REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty ..........................30 Jake Letterman, BHHS ......................30 Nancy Hess, BHHS ...........................30 Nicole Gillespie, RE/MAX ..................... 2

FOOTBALL

...continued from p. 18 loss to Southwest Guilford last week, Northwest trailed by only five points late in the third quarter. “We’ve gotten some players back from injury, but a lot of our issues stem from a lack of depth,” Coach Kevin Wallace said in an interview. Since the Vikings don’t play this Friday, practices this week have been shorter and lighter than normal, giving players a chance to recover from inju-

HACKETT

...continued from p. 23

coaching career – including two back-toback state championships the same two years that Northern girls won their state basketball championships – Hackett said, “I have always respected what Coach Joyner has been able to create with her program and teams. She expected a lot out of her girls, pushed them to work hard, and they trusted her.” Of her own youth, Hackett said, “I may not have as many miles on me as some coaches, but I don’t think years reflect the important stuff. I have the same high expectations for my kids and am very invested in them. I like to win ball games and work hard, so my expectations are very much in line with Coach Joyner’s. These girls are used to that, and I’m thankful for that.” As she has been doing throughout her years of playing and coaching basketball, Hackett will draw from lessons she’s picked up from her uncle and her father, both of whom played in the NFL. “Their influence has been huge to me,” she said. “I never felt pressure from either one of them, but I grew up in a very sports-minded family and was taught you

Don’t let marketing your organization

ries, Wallace noted. “We’ve got some time for players and coaches to recharge for a few days,” he said. “We’re looking to clean up some fundamentals and get back to the basics.” While the team has begun preparing for next week’s game against Reagan, Wallace said, “We’re taking this week to look at ourselves. We want to be fresh coming into the last six weeks.” After playing Reagan, the Vikings start their conference schedule Oct. 11 against Page High School. always had to work hard. My dad is one of the most humble people you’ll ever meet, and one of my biggest supporters. He instilled in me that athletics teaches life lessons you keep with you long after your knees give out. He also taught me that in athletics you will have your big wins and your big losses, and you never want to get too high or too low – it’s better to maintain an even perspective.” Of his decision to hire Hackett, Northwest’s athletic director Mike Everett said it became evident through the interviewing process “that Hayley was a person we felt confident could lead our program and continue the great success and tradition that has become expected of Northwest Guilford girls basketball.” “Coach Hackett is a great fit to take over the reins of the girls basketball program at Northwest Guilford High School,” added Northwest Guilford Principal Ralph Kitley. “She has experience as a successful high school player and brings the experience of a D1 student-athlete to the table. She has worked with some outstanding mentors, and I know she is prepared to do a great job here. She will be an awesome role model for our students. I am very excited about Coach Hackett joining the Viking family!”

fall through the cracks!

Turn over a new leaf – start your targeted advertising program today

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2, 2019

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

Postal Patron

Oak Ridge, NC Permit No. 22

PO Box 268, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 • (336) 644-7035

ECRWSS

the

family of publications 25, Sept. 19 -

6 ty since 199 Guilford Coun northwest s home to local new bringing the

bse www.nwo

2019

rver.com

Our ﬂagship publication, bringing the hometown news to northwest Guilford County since 1996

UE IN THIS ISS

ld | Colfax Summerfie

le | Oak | Stokesda

nor Ridge |

ensboro thwest Gre

Your directory of need-to-know, fun-to-know and good-to-know info about northwest Guilford County Published every January

d by publishe

annual

weekly

fall 2019

review pth p in-de Your

of Nor

we s t nd Nor th thern a

igh Guilford H

Schools’ fall

on 2019 football seas

ISSUE coaches IN THIS ball teams and

semi-annu

From maintaining & improving your home to a slice of life in the northwest

annual

Featuring home-grown stories about ﬁtness and healthy living

foot Meet the s e schedule 2019 gam results on and coaches 2018 seas cheerleaders s and drum majors Meet the ctor band dire Meet the

annual

An in-depth preview of the Northern and Northwest High School football seasons

Contact us to learn more about advertising in these special publications (336) 644-7035, ext. 11 | advertising@pscommunications-inc.com