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Pedestrian at crosswalk escapes serious injuries

Incident prompts more questions, safety concerns regarding the pedestrian crosswalk on Strawberry Road By PATTI STOKES

SUMMERFIELD/GREENSBORO – A pedestrian crosswalk on Strawberry Road, just outside the Summerfield Town limits, was the site of an accident on Oct. 5 that resulted in a pedestrian sustaining minor injuries. Many say those injuries could easily have been more serious, however, and the accident has brought longtime concerns about the crosswalk to the surface. At about 5:31 p.m., the driver of a 2004 Jeep was traveling westbound on Strawberry Road, towards U.S. 220/Battleground Avenue. As he approached the crosswalk for the A&Y Greenway, a 12-year-old female started to cross the roadway on her bicycle.

The driver slammed on his brakes, and managed to hit only the right rear side of the child’s bicycle. The child sustained minor scrapes and bruises, but no serious injuries. The left rear tire of her bicycle was damaged. The driver was not injured, nor was his vehicle.

Both drivers and pedestrians have expressed safety concerns over the years about the crosswalk on Strawberry Road near U.S. Photo by Patti Stokes/NWO 220, used frequently by Denise Raphanel and Roger Woehrle cross the A&Y walkers, joggers and bicyGreenway on Strawberry Road after looking both ways clists traveling on the A&Y to ensure there were no oncoming vehicles. The couple Greenway. On numerous lives in France and is visiting family in Summerfield. occasions the Northwest Observer has responded trail crossing and the words “Ped Xing to questions about driver and pedesAhead” are painted on the road; in trian responsibilities at the crosswalk. 2013 a flashing yellow light was installed on Strawberry Road for drivers apA pedestrian crossing sign is located on either side of Strawberry Road at the ...continued on p. 6

IN THIS ISSUE News in Brief.......................... 3 Your Questions...................... 4 Oak Ridge Town Council..... 8 Business Notes.....................12 NWO Real Estate..................13 Real Estate Transactions.....16 Real Estate Briefs..................18 Crime / Incident Report.... 24 Parade of Homes Map....... 25 Community Calendar........ 26 Youth / School News...........27 Grins & Gripes..................... 33 Classifieds........................... 34 Letters / Opinions............... 35 Index of Advertisers............39

Football players, staff rally to support ALS research After a coach’s mother was diagnosed with ALS this spring, players find ways to show their support By PATTI STOKES OAK RIDGE – Tim Frazier will always remember the events of Monday, April 3. It’s the day his beloved Tarheels won their

sixth national basketball championship. And it’s also the day his wife and high school sweetheart, Debbie, was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). A progressive neurodegenerative disease, ALS affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord, and ultimately affect the ability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement.

Tim and Debbie Frazier have one son, Parker. Like his parents, Parker is a graduate of Northwest High School. Seven years ago he returned to the high school’s football field where he once played, this time on the sidelines as an assistant coach. When Parker’s players learned of his mother’s diagnosis, they were initially at a loss for what to do. But then

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Suspects “smash and grab” OAK RIDGE – Four suspects are being sought in connection with recent “smash and grab” incidents at Oak Ridge Town Park and Oak Ridge United Methodist Church. Sgt. Eric League with the sheriff’s District 1 office, reported at the Oak Ridge Town Council meeting on Oct. 5 that the suspects broke car windows to access valuables which were in view. The suspects, who used stolen credit cards from their victims’ purses to

make purchases, have been identified, but remain at large. If you have any information regarding these suspects, call Greensboro/ Guilford Crime Stoppers at (336) 3731000 or text the word “Badboyz” and your tip to 274637. All calls/texts remain anonymous and Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of the individuals responsible.

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Three of four suspects who are being sought in connection with recent smash and grab incidents in Oak Ridge.

Town’s website at maximum capacity By STEVE MANN STOKESDALE – The reason some sections of Stokesdale’s town website don’t appear to have been updated is simple. It can’t be done right now without a workaround because the website is at maximum capacity, according to Town Administrator/Finance Officer Kim Hemric. Hemric told the town council during its Oct. 4 weekly Wednesday meeting the staff has been unable to upload new information the past several weeks, and changes to information already on the website are almost impossible. “We’re at an impasse with our website right now,” Hemric said. In addition, email problems the Town had last year seemed to have

resurfaced recently. Hemric said she is getting bouncebacks from several council members, and staff is having trouble sending and receiving emails with large attachments. As examples of problems with the website, Hemric said the staff was unable to replace the community calendar with an updated version. The link on the Calendar of Events tab says September 2017, but clicking on the link brings up the August 2017 calendar. Minutes of the council’s regular monthly meetings haven’t been updated since June. Hemric said staff can’t even post a notice on the website saying there are technical difficulties and to go to the

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Hemric said Hostway, the Town’s website and email provider, had town staff try “a little bit of this and a little bit of that” in an attempt to create more space, including removing old meeting minutes to post more current ones and moving information from one tab to another. Neither worked, she said.

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Normally, streets in residential neighborhoods do not have double yellow lines, NCDOT district engineer Bobby Norris told us. However, in this case, the “striping guys” came in after the road had been resurfaced and mistakenly double striped it. “It was an honest mistake on the contractor’s part,” Norris said. The double yellow line was removed Monday, Oct. 9, at no additional cost to NCDOT.

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Hemric said Tech Authority, the Town’s IT resource, suggested several months ago the bandwidth be increased. At the Sept. 20 weekly council, Hemric told the council she had met with a Spectrum representative who said the Town had the lowest broadband available. She said Spectrum’s solution proposal would bump the bandwidth from a 1 to a 20, and would increase download transmission speed to 300 megabites per second and upload speed to 20 Mbps.

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Hostway also suggested a way of updating information using links, but she said the process is complicated. She said the Town can’t buy more

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fiscal year to $2,500. Although N.C. General Statute 143-318.12 requires notices of meetings be posted on the website except for emergency meetings, it doesn’t say if it would be a violation of the law in cases of technical problems with the website. Frayda S. Bluestein, a professor at the UNC School of Government, said it probably wouldn’t be since the town would still have the obligation to provide other forms of notice.

ommendations. The Spectrum solution proposal was on the agenda for the council’s Oct. 12 monthly meeting. Regarding meeting minutes, several citizens have asked the Northwest Observer why minutes from the council’s weekly Wednesday meetings, Planning Board meetings and committee meetings aren’t posted on the Town’s website, nor the Town’s ordinances. They said they believe it would help increase transparency in Town Hall.

Stokesdale posts notices of meetings in the windows near the front door of Town Hall and in emails to citizens on its “Sunshine List.” Notices of meetings also are posted on the Town’s Facebook page, but that doesn’t qualify as a public posting under the general statute.

Although there is no legal requirement to post meeting minutes, Hemric said the Town is focused on posting the minutes of the council’s regular monthly meetings. Copies of minutes of the other meetings can be requested from staff or reviewed weekdays at Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., she said.

The council voted 3-0 – with Mayor Pro Tem Bill Jones and council member Frank Bruno absent – to have Tech Authority give council an assessment of the Town’s website and make rec-

Two ordinances relating to the water system and the Town’s waterline specifications are on the website, as well as a link to the Town’s development ordinances through Municode.

Council begins review of town manager applicants OAK RIDGE – With a Sept. 30 deadline for job applications now passed, Oak Ridge Town Council members are busy reviewing 35 resumes from applicants interested in the position of town manager. The town manager position was vacated by longtime manager Bruce Oakley on Sept. 1 after he went to work for the City of Southport as city manager. “We have an initial meeting to begin discussions on Oct. 19,” Mayor Spencer Sullivan said. “We do have several very well-qualified candidates to consider.” Sullivan said he hopes the council will be able to narrow down the list of candidates during the Oct. 19 meeting, which will be held in closed session because it involves personnel matters, and then begin checking references and setting up interviews. “It’s just the normal vetting pro-

cess,” he said. “I’m looking at it just as though I would be hiring someone in business.” As for a timeline, Sullivan said it may be three to four months before a hiring decision is made. “The council feels this is something we need to take our time with,” he said. “In the meantime, the system of having two co-managers is working fine. Bill (Bruce, planning director) and Sandra (Smith, town clerk) both are doing a great job and the recent hiring of a temporary part-time deputy clerk is helping a lot.” At the time of his resignation, Oakley’s salary was $87,503 plus benefits. Sullivan said the salary for the future town manager will be candidate specific, although he expects it to be in the same broad salary range.

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possibility of placing a speed bump there as some citizens had suggested.

...continued from p. 1 proaching the crosswalk as they near its intersection with U.S. 220. Despite the signage, there is still confusion over whether drivers at this crosswalk are required to come to a complete stop and look for pedestrians before proceeding – or whether pedestrians are required to stop and wait for oncoming drivers to clear the crosswalk before continuing across the road. “Only a stop sign or red light would require a stop at all times. This is just an area where caution is needed,” we were told by an NCDOT district engineer in 2014 when we first posed a question about this crosswalk. “Obviously, if a pedestrian is already in the crosswalk, the driver must yield the right of way.”

Under NCDOT regulations, speed bumps are not allowed on thoroughfare roads such as Strawberry Road, Norris told us. “We have found that they create more of a hazard,” he explained. “The department (NCDOT) would preferably have the crossing in a different location, but the Greenway was installed in the old right of way of an abandoned railroad.” Morris again confirmed that when approaching a marked crosswalk such as the one on Strawberry Road, drivers

pedestrians in the area and it’s a wonder this doesn’t happen more often.”

Norris noted there are pedestrian stop signs on either side of Strawberry Road – although many Northwest Observer Facebook readers have indicated they are confused about whose responsibility it is to stop at the crosswalk.

We reached out to Norris again on Oct. 11 to discuss the Oct. 5 vehicle and cyclist accident at the crosswalk. Although he again confirmed that pedestrians on the Greenway have the responsibility to stop before crossing Strawberry Road, he recognized the dangers of having a crosswalk on a rural but well-traveled road.

“Something should have been done long ago about this crosswalk,” wrote one reader on our Facebook page. “Vehicles never stop for pedestrians, it’s so unsafe crossing there.”

Norris offered to personally visit the site later that day and to talk with NCDOT traffic engineers to see if anything else can be done to educate and protect pedestrians.

“This is a dangerous crossing. The trees and bushes obscure the pedestrians as they approach the street and coming up to the crosswalk going toward Battleground (U.S. 220) the road curves,” wrote another Facebook reader. “People are approaching at 45 mph and very few people slow down. That stretch of Strawberry should be lowered to 30 mph approaching the light. Add to that the lack of yielding to

“We’ll see if we can come up with something creative in the way of additional signage for pedestrians,” he said. In the DMV’s driver’s handbook (which can be accessed online), Chapter 4, “The driver and pedestrian,” the DMV notes, “Saving a pedestrian’s life is always worth the driver’s lost right of way. The safe driver yields right of way to a pedestrian whether the pedestrian is entitled to it or not.”

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NCDOT’s Traffic Engineering Department followed state guidelines for high visibility crosswalks when installing the crosswalk on Strawberry Road, and has placed additional signage – not only for vehicle traffic, but for cyclists and pedestrians on either side of Strawberry Road, Norris told the Northwest Observer. The signs and flashing lights are intended to alert drivers to be cautious and watch for pedestrians and cyclists crossing the crosswalk.

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Oct. 5 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES Mayor Spencer Sullivan called the monthly meeting to order at 7 p.m. Rev. Carol Foltz of Moravia Moravian Church led the opening prayer and members of Boy Scout Troop 139 led the Pledge of Allegiance. Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Eric League with the sheriff’s District 1 office reported that district-wide, crime is down this year compared to the same time last year. Recently a few vehicle break-ins have occurred in Oak Ridge Town Park that have involved people leaving valuables in plain sight inside their vehicles. League said the sheriff’s office is asking for citizens’ help in locating the suspects, whose photos can be viewed at Greensboro Guilford Crime Stoppers’ website: www.ggcrimestop.org. A “hot topic” this week is door-todoor solicitors, League said. “If there are no signs up and no gate, people have the right to walk down your driveway and knock on your door,” he said. “However, you can put a (No Trespassing or No Solicitation) sign up and ask them to go away. If they seem suspicious, don’t answer the

door – just call us.” Mayor Sullivan verified that if there is a No Trespassing or No Solicitation sign in someone’s yard, the resident does not have to wait until a solicitor approaches and knocks on their door, rather they can immediately call 911 if they want to. Fire Department. Assistant Chief Sam Anders said Chief Steve Simmons was on an emergency call involving a motor vehicle accident on N.C. 68. Anders did not have the department’s report, but did announce the firemen would be holding their annual fall BBQ sale on Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to noon.

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Smith said Oak Ridge resident Ashley Royal has been hired as a temporary part-time deputy town clerk. “Ashley was president of Oak Ridge Elementary PTO when the mold incident was going on. We figured if she could handle that she could handle anything that came in the door here,” Smith said.

CITIZEN COMMENTS Patti Paslaru of Linville Road said there is a business operating on residential property just two doors down from her home, which is in violation of the town’s zoning laws. The violation was addressed last year, Paslaru said, but the business is still operating on the residential property and (interim co-town manager, planning director) Bill Bruce (also the town’s enforcement officer) has sent the resident another citation. John Gudat of Cape Fox Drive discussed his concerns about door-to-door solicitors and the potential dangers to residents. Gudat said he started a discussion about solicitors on www.nextdoor. com and got several responses. “This is getting scary… I don’t like all these suspicious people in our neighborhoods,” wrote one resident participating in the online discussion. “This must have been the week for solicitation. I finally gave them $20 as a donation just to get them to leave,” wrote another resident. “While I was mowing my yard a van pulled into my neighborhood and six large men exited the vehicle and came

“This (door-to-door soliciting) is a perfect job for a criminal,” Gudat said. “They can put on a suit and tie and politely knock on the door and then rape, rob or assault their victims … then they can commit more crimes and move on to the next town.” Sullivan said the most effective deterrent for citizens is to put up No Soliciting or No Trespassing signs in their yard and immediately call 911 if a solicitor comes to their door. In response to Gudat’s suggestion that solicitors be required to obtain a permit before going door to door, Sullivan said, “Even if we have the permits in place, that doesn’t guarantee something bad can’t happen… We can’t pass an ordinance – and criminals and scammers aren’t going to pay attention to them anyway.” The council agreed to consult with the town attorney on options for dealing with door-to-door solicitors and to discuss it again at the Nov. 2 meeting. Grey Cassell shared a 6-minute video he took of the cyclists who visited Oak Ridge Oct. 2-3 as part of the annual Mountains to Coast cycle event.

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tage Day on Oct. 7 was a wonderful event. The next big event in the park will be the luminaries in December. Smith added that Gray Cassell did a great job with his video of cyclists participating in the Mountains to Coast cycle event and the Northwest Observer also had some great videos on their Facebook page from Heritage Day.

Historic Preservation Commission. Ann Schneider said the commission had been busy in the weeks leading up to the Explore Historic Oak Ridge event which was held on Sept. 16. By all accounts the event was a huge success, Schneider said, and over 700 people visited the historic sites on the tour.

Planning & Zoning. Chair Ron Simpson said the board only had one item for review last month, which was a subdivision plan that had been approved in 2015 but required a re-approval because of a 2-year lapse. The subdivision plan was for Phases 3 and 4 of Riverside.

“The welcome they (historic property owners) provided was magnificent, as was the extra work they put into preparing (painting, landscaping, etc.),” Schneider said.

Merchants of Oak Ridge. MOR President Phillip Hanks said the association welcomed three new member businesses in the last few weeks. Everyone was invited to the Merchants’ 13th annual Great Pumpkin Event on Oct. 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. in Oak Ridge Commons shopping center for trick or treating, a balloon sculptor, hayrides, live music and costume contests.

Proceeds from the event will be used for historic heritage grants. “On behalf of HPC, we want to thank Sandra Smith (town clerk and interim comanager) for being a key member of the planning team. Also, thanks to the town council and everyone for supporting this event,” Schneider said. Parks and Recreation. On behalf of the P&R Commission, Sandra Smith reported that the second annual Heri-

COUNCIL COMMENTS Jim Kinneman said Cycle NC was “amazing” and everyone he spoke with had nothing but nice things to say about it. “Several (cyclists) want to come back and visit on their own,” he said.

Kinneman thanked the local merchants for their efforts to accommodate the cyclists, and gave a special nod to CrossFit Oak Ridge for hosting a dinner and breakfast for the cyclists. Oak Ridge United Methodist Church is hosting a blood drive on Oct. 9 and Kinneman said the need for blood is higher than ever. George McClellan said he met cyclists at the Cycle NC event who were from all over and everyone was saying, “Wow, what a great town!” “This is just one more event that has helped us become that destination town,” McClellan said. Mike Stone said Central Baptist Church hosted well over 200 cyclists who spent the night at the church. Stone said he volunteered there and didn’t hear anything but positive comments. Stone then encouraged citizens to check out www.nextdoor.com. “It’s a great forum – you always hear a lot of interesting comments,” he said. “One hot topic relates to questions about development just outside Oak Ridge, and also, this solicitation thing. Doing nothing about this is burying our heads in the sand… “We can’t guarantee the safety of anybody – however, having an ordinance does put some teeth into the safety of our citizens. A plan, even

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marginal, is better than no plan at all. There are things we need to do.” Doug Nodine said Randy Floss did an excellent job of helping organize the Cycle NC event. Sullivan said he looked forward to the Great Pumpkin Event on Oct. 28 and immediately afterward there would be a Trunk and Treat event at ORUMC. Sullivan encouraged citizens to check out the photos of suspects on Crime Stoppers so they could help catch the people doing the “smash and grabs” in the park. As for solicitors, Sullivan said everyone was concerned but it was hard to come up with a legally enforceable ordinance. “I’m hopeful we can come up with something that is helpful. But again, the best deterrent against crime in our community is you and me. Look out for your neighbors, and be aware of your surroundings,” he said. Sullivan then said the council would have a special called meeting on Oct. 19 to review 35 applications it has received for the town manager’s position. However, he noted that all discussions of personnel matters are held in closed session. “It’s a big task that your council has ahead of us,” he said. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

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ber of St. James AME  (Left) Jennie Lowe, 84, a lifelong mem Marcia Isley, attend the Church, and the church’s minister, Rev. on N.C . 68 and Alcorn Road EHOR closing celebration at Ai Church tions they asked were at the end of the day’s events. “The ques e who visited St. James so perfect to the church,” Isley said of thos ric sites on the EHOR tour. AME Church, which was one of 17 histo le in the pictures (which “They wanted to know about the peop The old school, they wanted were on display at the historic church). Brownies, Girl Scouts and to know about that.” Isley added that the church during the EHOR all the children who volunteered at the event were “wonderful.”

e talks Pottery in Oak Ridg le Co id av D of le e Historic  David Co his tent at Explor by d pe op st o wh with visitors al craftspeople s one of several loc Oak Ridge. Cole wa was organized by in the event which who participated mmission. Ridge Historic Co members of Oak

 Susie and Barry Westmoreland, owners of the J.L. Sawyer house at 2421 Oak Ridge Road, pose in front of their home at the end of the day’s events. The Westmorelands said they thoroughly enjoyed hosting one of the 17 sites on the EHOR tour.

 Scouts with Troop 130 pause for a moment while helping clean up the grounds after the EXHOR event.

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Parade of Homes offers something for everyone 75 homes will be on tour Oct. 14-15 and Oct. 21-22, 1 to 5 p.m. By NORA MURRAY Looking for a new home, thinking about remodeling or just want some room decorating ideas? The Greensboro Builders Association’s upcoming Parade of Homes may provide you with the exact inspiration you need. More than 75 newly constructed homes will be open to the public in Guilford and Forsyth counties from 1 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 14-15 and Oct. 21-22. “It’s a relaxed atmosphere for people,” said Cheryl Collins, GBA executive officer. “That’s why I think consumers like it. It gives people the chance to ask questions and talk to the

builders one-on-one.” Participating builders agree, and say they’re happy to talk to everyone who comes through their doors. “In two weekends, we can get in front of 600 to 800 people,” said Don Mills, owner of Don Mills Builders. “Some of those people may want a home, and this gives us a chance to showcase what we can do.” Mills confirms the Parade isn’t just for people thinking about building a home, but also for those who just want decorating ideas. “People will see a light fixture they like and ask where we got it,” he said. “Or, they may want to see the latest trends in paint colors.” “It’s an opportunity for people to come out and see what we do, and get a feel for the current trends,” said

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Patty Disney, vice president of Disney Custom Homes. “Hopefully they step in and appreciate the craftsmanship.” Since most people won’t be able to tour all of the homes, Disney suggests doing a little research before embarking on the Parade tour. “Take time to look through the publications and know what you’re looking for, because you will find it,” she advises. “There is such a variety.”

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in a lot of ways,” Collins said. “There was recently a study showing a high percentage of local students are on free and reduced lunch and we felt this was a good opportunity to promote A Simple Gesture as a community partnership.” Anyone interested in donating may drop off food at any of the homes on the parade. Collins says canned protein is a need, including tuna, chicken and beans.

want more info? To help those who plan to visit homes on the Parade tour, the GBA publishes a magazine that details each home on the Parade tour and a map indicating where visitors can find them. More information can be found at www.GreensboroBuilders.org, and by downloading the mobile smartphone application, “My Home Found.”

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neighborhoods to help build communities,” said Leslie Isakoff, director of A Simple Gesture-Greensboro. “We want to help end childhood hunger, and working with homes and neighborhoods is the best way to really make that happen.” Isakoff said much of the non-profit’s food donations are used to support students in Guilford County Schools who may not be getting enough to eat at home, which affects their ability to process information and effectively learn in the classroom. Visit www.asimplegesturegso.org for more information on how to get involved.

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TRANSACTIONS Northwest-area new and existing home sales Recent home sales in and near your neighborhood impact the current market value of your home. The following is a list of new and existing home sale transactions in northwest Guilford County which have occurred over the last month. Look for more transactions in the Northwest Observer’s real estate section, now appearing in the third issue of each month.

OAK RIDGE 6807 Koala Drive (Bear Creek) $585,000 8110 Hunting Cog Road (Old Mill Homestead) $335,000 5203 Harley Stafford Drive (Stafford Forest) $489,000 8526 Rosedale Drive (Twelve Oaks) $485,000 8514 Merriman Farm Road (Merriman Estates) $400,000 5726 Pepper Road (Pepper Road) $270,000 5602 Union Grove Road (North Grove) $375,000

2335 Oak Ridge Road (1.69 acres) $150,500

4302 Joseph Hoskins Road (Elmhurst Estates) $380,000

7710 Perthshire Drive (Huntcliff) $287,000

3405 Squirrel Chase Drive $420,000

STOKESDALE 7095 Lambert Lake Road (Old Moores Mill) $372,000

7988 Witty Road tract (26.34 acres) Monroe Township) $160,000

8275 Coldwater Road $320,000

3205 Pasture View Drive (Farm at Lake Brandt) $615,000

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7495 Summerhill Drive (Summerwood) $335,000

7106 Lake Henson (Henson Farms) $657,000 4018 Windspray Loop (Crosscreek Plantation) $202,000

6112 Percheron Trail (Trotter Ridge) $355,000 6013 Carlson Ridge Court (Carlson Ridge) $454,000

7012 Equestrian Trail (Polo Farms) $485,000

3201 Baskerville Court (Laurel Run) $220,000

4316 Vinsanto Way (The Vineyards at Summerfield) $515,000

3535 Terrault Drive (Horsepen Meadows) $275,000

8136 Mabe-Marshall Road $265,000

5402 Chatfield Square (The Cardinal) $195,000

5405 Broadleaf Road (Riley Village) $304,000 6691 Fegan Road (Lochmere) $420,000 7296 Henson Forest Drive (Armfield) $615,000

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3013 Amidon Drive (Raven Ridge) $170,000

202 Village Lane (The Village) $173,000

3209 Bardwell Road (Saddle Creek) $217,000

5515 W. Market St. (Market Station Apartments) $14,980,000 7620 Sterlingshire Drive (Sterlingshire) $334,000 700 Beckwith Drive (Streamside) $267,000 5211 Ainsworth Drive (Jefferson Gardens) $190,000 3 Stevendale Court (Lake Cliffside) $355,000 4803 Royal Coach Road (Carriage Hills) $225,000 1801 Brassfield Road #A (Friendly Acres) $340,000 5810 Carriage Lane (Wagon Wheels) $225,000

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5311 Broadmoor Place (Jefferson Gardens) $225,000

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5504 Turtle Cove Court (Cardinal Woods) $257,500

400 Springtime Drive (Friendswood) $195,000

6309 Ridge Haven Road (Pleasant Ridge Farms) $160,000

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2719 Spring Bridge Trail, (Sullivans Lake) $159,000

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3675 Waterwheel Court (River View) $184,000

3503 Cascade Drive $222,000

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4903 Crystal Lake Drive (Crystal Lake at the Cardinal) $267,000

406 Penrose Court (Maralee) $223,000

6312 Birch Pond Road (Pleasant Ridge Farms) $210,000 1418 Knightwood Drive (Knightwood) $258,000 4311 Shoal Creek Drive (Prestwick, The Cardinal) $266,000 5 Linden Lane (The Villas at New Garden) $323,000 5303 Pondfield Drive (Cardinal Woods) $202,000 12 Northline Place (Northline Place) $325,000 6306 Lakebend Court, (The Cardinal) $247,500 1500 Hobbs Road (Forest Valley) $238,000 3301 Cheswick Court (Edinburgh, The Cardinal) $240,000 6209 Bay Hill Court (Prestwick) $313,000 3412 Derbywood Drive (White Horse Farms) $193,500 6105 Dawn Ridge Trail, (Edinburgh, The Cardinal) $182,000 3904 Talmaga Lane (Raven Ridge) $155,000

5 Cherine Way (Tanner Woods) $259,000

200 Lucas Park Drive (Lake Jeanette East Park) $289,000

5410 Tower Road (Dresden Woods) $269,000

7000 Spencer Dixon Road (Teroak) $265,000

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Oak Ridge, Summerfield, ranked No. 1 and 2 According to www.Zippia.com, Oak Ridge ranks No. 1 and Summerfield ranks No. 2 in the “Most Successful City in North Carolina” category. “What is success? Is it the amount of money you have in your bank account, at any given point? Is it that feeling you get after delivering a killer presentation, or even a pretty decent bar joke?” the company asked. “Or is it something bigger–something wholly unnamable, undefinable, immeasurable, and totally subjective?” The answer is probably found in the latter. With the “power of math,” Zippia says it has determined the “unarguable, totally objective 10 most success-

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What to look for in the upcoming Fall Parade of Homes By NORA MURRAY GUILFORD COUNTY – Greensboro Builders Association’s Fall Parade of Homes, Oct. 14-15 and Oct. 21-22, will offer visitors an opportunity to see the latest trends in home building and decorating, as well as some original home features created by local builder professionals. Patty Disney, vice president of Disney Custom Homes, said visitors can expect to see more paint colors in shades of blue this year, as well as a trend toward gold and brushed nickel fixtures. Open floor plans continue to be popular, Disney said. Disney’s Parade home in Stokesdale’s North Ridge neighborhood features a double island in the kitchen.

“We aren’t just building houses, we are building homes for the family to gather and almost retreat,” Disney said. Although concrete and brick patios

are still popular, covered porches are increasingly in demand and will be seen on many of the Parade homes in northwest Guilford County. Longtime Parade of Homes participant Don Mills, owner of Don Mills Builders, said he always likes to bring something new and original to each of his Parade homes (the company will have two homes on the fall Parade tour). One of Mills’ most popular creations is the “Donnie door,” which gives residents the ability to unload their groceries directly from the garage into the pantry. “Folks just like to see something new,” Mills said. “Of course, it’s hard to come up with new ideas every time, because we do the Parade of Homes twice a year (both in the fall and the spring).”

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country home built by R & K Custom Homes in Summerfield’s Birkhaven neighborhood, off N.C. 150, is the largest home on this year’s Parade tour; it’s also the most expensive, with a purchase price of $1.2 million. R & K co-owner Kathy Dumas says visitors to the home in Birkhaven, which is one of four homes R&K will have on this fall’s Parade tour, will see large living areas, an expansive gourmet kitchen with custom-built cabinets, a family room with a wood-burning fireplace and custom built-ins, an outdoor living space with kitchen, a five-car garage and an attached 2,000-square-foot in-law suite with a private entrance. Custom trim, cabinet and tile details are featured throughout the home’s interior. “I hope they think it’s awesome!” Dumas said.

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they began to talk about a community project this season, something the team had traditionally done in recent years. That’s when football players Adam Marshall, Peter Hennigan, Kevin Eichlin and Jacob Scheponik offered to take the lead in planning an ALS awareness and fundraiser campaign in support of their coach and his family. The Viking Touchdown Club Board, school’s PTSO and student council agreed to participate. “We met him (Parker) before high school,” Marshall said. “His dad and my dad were good friends. In high school I got to know him more. I heard his mom was diagnosed with ALS. As a player, it’s hard to hear that, but as a friend, it’s even harder. “I knew the football team needed something to do for the community,” he continued. “I thought raising ALS awareness would be a good service and pull us together.” Plans to organize an Ice Bucket Challenge and sell wristbands were set into motion. A few weeks ago students began selling wristbands that read “Fast and Physical” during Friday lunch periods and the wristbands will also be on sale at the homecoming football game this Friday, Oct. 13, with proceeds from the sale going to the ALS Association.

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In the last few weeks buckets have been set up in school hallways to collect donations for who the students want to see take the Ice Bucket Challenge. Principal Ralph Kitley, Coach Parker Frazier, Mrs. Hilliard (administrator) and Mrs. Huynh-Duc (English teacher) have agreed to participate. The staff member receiving the most donations will take the challenge on Thursday, Oct. 12, after school at the field house. “Parker (Frazier) has a great relationship with a lot of the upperclassmen who he has coached for a few years,” head football coach Kevin Wallace said.

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“Even before I took the job this summer, he was the one who was holding things together. His dad helps so much around here – he’s here three or four nights a week. Every interaction I’ve had with them, they are so helpful. “Our kids have taken ownership and have done a phenomenal job with planning the Ice Bucket Challenge. I was almost shocked to see what they had already done,” Wallace added. Parker and Tim Frazier express their gratitude at the efforts to show support for their family. “It’s pretty special that they think enough of me and Parker and Debbie – it makes me feel great,” Tim said. “Some of them know me, but it makes me feel pretty proud that my son is grown up enough that people think enough of him to do this for him and his mom. “I’ve always been proud of that school and this makes me feel even prouder,” Tim continued. “It makes me proud of the community as a whole. The coaches, players and administrators – for me personally, it kind of chokes me up to think that they would do this for us.” Parker said he was also touched to hear of plans to raise awareness for ALS and funds for research. “It definitely makes me happy that there is some kind of personal value to our relationship, and it’s not just player/ coach. It’s good to know that all the time we spend together does mean something,” he said. As for Debbie Frazier, Tim said she just wants to live as “normal” as she can until she can’t. “We’re praying every day for a miracle,” he said.

want to help? Purchase a wristband at the gate at Friday night’s homecoming football game. Also, checks can be made out to the North Carolina Chapter of ALS and dropped off at NWHS’s front office.

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Oct. 6 l A resident of Haw River Road in Oak Ridge reported he was assaulted by his girlfriend. The suspect was arrested and given a 48-hour hold by the Greensboro magistrate. Oct. 7 l A resident of Mapleway Lane off N.C. 150 in northern Greensboro reported an assault with a deadly weapon involving three individuals engaged in a fight. Minor injuries were reported. All parties involved were arrested and charged.

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Oct. 5 l A suspect was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia (a crack pipe) at 5601 Church Street. The suspect, a resident of Temple Avenue in Rockingham, North Carolina, was cited for possession and served with an outstanding warrant.

FRAUD

Oct. 1 l A resident of Daltonshire Drive in Stokesdale reported an unknown suspect used the victim’s Costco charge card number at several locations in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, to purchase $400 worth of items. Oct. 6 l An employee of Barham’s Grocery in Summerfield reported a known offender passed a counterfeit $20 bill while making a purchase. The suspect was stopped a short time later and found to be in possession of $210 worth of counterfeit bills. He was placed under arrest, transported to the Greensboro jail on $1,000 bond, and awaits a Nov. 7 court date.

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porch. The mother was advised of her option to pursue a warrant and file a restraining order.

THEFT

Oct. 4 l Food Lion on N.C. 68 in Stokesdale reported an unknown male suspect concealed two ribeye steaks, valued at $36, in his pants and left the store without paying for them. The suspect was last seen traveling south on N.C. 68 in a white Honda coupe. Oct. 4 l A resident of Summerfield Road in Summerfield reported that an unknown suspect entered his home sometime between 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. by breaking a back-door window. Once inside, the suspect stole a bottle of Xanax valued at $75. Oct. 5 l A generator valued at $33,000 was reported stolen from a construction site located on U.S. 220 in Summerfield. The theft occurred sometime between 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 24 and 8 a.m. on Sept. 29. Oct. 7 l The owner of Jones Auto Sales on Ellisboro Road in Stokesdale reported that an unknown suspect stole three hubcaps valued at $50 from a Ford F150 parked in the lot. The theft occurred between 6 p.m. on Oct. 6 and 11 a.m. on Oct. 7. Oct. 8 l A resident of Park Hill Drive in Greensboro reported he was robbed at Summerfield Community Park. The victim, who sustained minor injuries, said three known offenders assaulted him and stole his wallet, which contained $340 in cash, his North Carolina ID card and his debit card. The suspects’ addresses are listed as Tower Road in Greensboro; Wrights Farm Lane in Summerfield; and Hudson James Road in Summerfield. All three suspects have active warrants for arrest pertaining to this case.

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GCS receives $1.4 million arts education grant Guilford County Schools has received a Professional Development for Arts Educators grant in the amount of $1,420,000 from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant, which will bring in $375,000 annually for four years, will be used to fund The Guilford County Schools Arts Integration Academy (GCS-AIA), a partnership between GCS, UNCG and a community of artists, galleries, theatres and museums. University arts faculty and resident artists will collaborate with teachers and principals using virtual and face-to-face learning platforms, as well as on-site coaching. The goal is to increase arts education opportunities and improve academic outcomes for students. The GCS Arts Integration Academy will involve 18 schools, 90 teachers, more than 10,000 students and approximately 150 community partners. “We are very pleased to have received this award from the U.S.

Department of Education and thank the committee for their diligent work in reviewing and scoring proposals,” GCS Superintendent Sharon Contreras said. “This award further validates the level of world-class arts education provided to our students and further solidifies GCS Arts as a national leader.” A report released earlier this month from the Education Commission of the States supports the belief that arts education is key to a student’s success in the workplace and beyond. According to the report, arts education can have dramatic effects on critical 21st Century skills such as creativity, teamwork and perseverance. Also, while arts education benefits students across groups, disadvantaged and at-risk youth often find even greater success through these programs. GCS was the only school system in North Carolina to receive such funding. Out of 70 applications reviewed, just 20 PDAE grants in 14 states were awarded, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Nighthawks put a (championship) ring on it By PATTI STOKES For those who were seniors when the Northern Nighthawks 2017 varsity baseball team clinched the state championship title last spring, it was a sweet coming home party on Oct. 6

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“Four years ago I remember, before old people were on Twitter, I would kind of stalk the guys (baseball players) to make sure they were saying and doing the right things and I remember seeing Logan (King)’s profile and it said ‘ring chasing,’” Kimrey told the crowd of players, parents and supporters who attended the ring ceremony.

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“And that was four years ago… 125 games later, 19 playoff games and we’re finally here. I know Logan, just like the rest of the senior class and the guys with them, had this goal and we’re finally here today. And we’re extremely proud of all 20 of them.” The 2017 Northern championship team includes: (seniors) Matthew Cotter, Reece Brondolo, Troy Minor, Drew Duvall, JT Jarrett, Connor Carlin, John Clark Ouzts, Logan King, Josh Pike, Cameron Cotter, Evan Mericka, Frank Salimbene and Joe Milwee; (juniors) Riley Redmon, Andrew Arledge, Brandon Bledsoe, Bryant Carrey, Troy Boudreau, Davis Streuli and Sam Kaplan.

Northern defeats Eastern Alamance in double overtime Nighthawks head to Roxboro Person this Friday By MARC PRUITT Northern Guilford (4-3, 2-1) will head to Roxboro to square off against Mid-State 3-A conference newcomer Person this Friday, Oct. 13. The Nighthawks will be flying high following their dramatic 49-48 win in double overtime last week against previously undefeated Eastern Alamance. Northern rallied from 14-point deficits three times on Friday, Oct. 6, and a touchdown with less than a minute

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left in regulation sent the game into overtime. After taking the lead in the second overtime, Eastern Alamance’s quarterback attempted a two-point conversion run to win the game but got tripped up by linebacker Nye Welcher and then tackled by cornerback Davis Streuli short of the goal line. Quarterback Jakob Lenard and receivers Ford Moser and J.J. Julian had some monstrous offensive performances. Lenard completed 24 of 41 passes for 377 yards and four touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown. Moser had 11 catches for 195 yards and two

touchdowns, and Julian finished with five receptions for 132 yards and two touchdowns as well as a rushing touchdown. “It was one of those games where our kids refused to lose and it was a signature win for the program since I got here,” head coach Erik Westberg said. “The kids never panicked and kept playing and making big play after big play. It just shows that this team can play with the best of them and it showed them they can’t come out and have a bad first half like we did against Northeast and expect to win.”

Westberg said Person (2-5, 1-2) may present another tough challenge if for no other reason than the “unknown factor.” The Rockets are in their first season in the conference and this is the longest conference road trip for the Nighthawks – an hour and a half, one way. “They (Person) are big up front and have a lot of great athletes, based on the film we’ve seen of them,” Westberg said. “Their running back is their focus on offense, so we will zero in on that and try to take it away as best we can.”

Northwest Guilford welcomes Page for homecoming By MARC PRUITT

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The euphoria of homecoming week will culminate in R.L. Billings Stadium this Friday night (Oct. 13) when Northwest Guilford (3-5, 0-1 Metro 4-A) takes on Page (6-1, 0-0) in a game that is sure to be charged with emotions.

The Vikings suffered their fourth straight loss after dropping their Metro 4-A conference opener to High Point Central last week 21-6.

Former Northwest head coach Jared Rolfes took over the Page program early in the summer and has the Pirates, a perennial power in the state 4-A ranks, playing solid football again

Northwest took an early 6-0 lead in the second quarter on a 3-yard touchdown pass from Jacob Leonard to Cameron Cloud, but Leonard was under duress for most of the game and was sacked four times. The key injuries also continue to

pile up for the Vikings. In addition to losing receiver Tre’ Turner for the season, starting offensive lineman Adam Marshall suffered a season-ending elbow injury last week as well. “We were missing seven starters last week and we’re still juggling a lot of our pieces around, which is what I think leads to a lot of the mistakes we’ve been making with pre-snap penalties,” head coach Kevin Wallace said. “We just keep making a lot of mistakes and shooting ourselves in the foot. Hopefully we get Chris Jenkins, our starting center who has missed the last two games, back this week which should help us out with some of our

pre-snap issues.” Wallace knows that emotions may run even higher this week with the return of Rolfes and said that he will caution his players to focus on what they need to do. “We need to stay focused on the team we’re playing and concentrate on playing with poise,” Wallace said. “We need to play the game and not try to make this game anything more than what it needs to be. It’s Homecoming and they’ll be ready to go. That will have everyone’s competitive juices flowing. We just can’t get bogged down in any of the extra stuff and we need to make sure we can keep our composure.”

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NORTHWEST GUILFORD Rami Bikdash, soccer By Marc Pruitt From competitive gymnastics to varsity soccer and playing the piano, junior Rami Bikdash has always been on the go. “The funny thing is, when I started doing

gymnastics and soccer, neither was a conscious decision on my part,” Bikdash said. “My mom and dad told me I was real active as a kid and they just kind of threw me out there. I was really focused on gymnastics until my freshman year, when I got a stress fracture in my wrist. I won a couple of state championships, but after the doctor told me it might impact my growth plates – and the fact that I was kind of getting burned out – I realized gymnastics is very hard on your body. I felt myself getting better at soccer, but with gymnastics, I felt like I kept getting hurt more. So, I decided to

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As a freshman, Bikdash played JV soccer at Northwest; he has spent the last two seasons on the varsity team as a center defensive midfielder. His gymnastic skills used to come in handy on the soccer field as well. “I used to do flip throw-ins all the time,” Bikdash said, describing a type of throw-in when you run and place the ball over your head while falling toward the ground, then planting the ball on the ground and flipping the rest of your body up to launch the ball downfield. “I stopped doing them when it started bothering my knees and we weren’t capitalizing on them, but we have a few people who can also do them.” Bikdash played recreation soccer while he participated in gymnastics for a team that would travel to tournaments in differ-

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ent states during the summer months. “We grew to be really close with each other because we stayed together for several years,” he said. “We weren’t playing Challenge soccer, but we were beating some of those teams when we went to tournaments.” With gymnastics now in the rearview mirror, Bikdash can fully dedicate himself to the soccer team at Northwest. “We have great team chemistry on and off the field,” he said. “I think we have the potential to be pretty special this season.” The Vikings were 14-2-1 entering this week’s games and have allowed just six goals this season. “I like playing center defensive mid because you touch the ball a lot and can help control the flow of the game,” Bikdash said. Bikdash is ranked No. 2 aca-

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Q: What’s your favorite sports movie? A: “Invictus” Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be? A: “Telekinesis” (the supposed ability to move objects at a distance by mental power or other nonphysical means) Q: Where would you go on your dream vacation? A: “Morocco (Mom is from there and we have a lot of family still there)”

NORTHERN GUILFORD Ethan Chaplin, cross country By MARC PRUITT Senior Ethan Chaplin and the Northern Guilford cross country team can thank fellow senior Owen States for Chaplin’s emergence as a runner over the last three years. Chaplin played soccer during the

fall of his freshman year, but it wasn’t until track season the following spring that States recruited his friend Chaplin to start year-round running. “I enjoyed track so much that I thought it would be a smooth transition to running year-round, so I decided to give up soccer,” Chaplin said. “Going into my sophomore year, I really wasn’t sure what I was doing. I didn’t do a lot of training that summer because I wasn’t sure what to expect.” Teammate David Melville’s success at capturing the first of two straight NCHSAA 3-A cross country championships during Chaplin’s sophomore year provided him with a blueprint. “I watched how the faster guys trained and I knew that’s the level I wanted to get to,” Chaplin said. “Last summer I really ramped up my training so I could condition myself to run with all the fast guys. I came in a lot more fresh and was one of the top seven runners. I was dropping time in almost every race.” Chaplin’s personal record for a 5K (5,000 kilometers, or 3.1 mile crosscountry distance) is 17 minutes, 37 seconds. He hopes to be in the low 17s by the end of the season. “A sub-17 (minutes) is the stretch goal for me and I’m working my way towards that,” Chaplin said. “We didn’t lose any of our top seven runners from last season and we gained a freshman who cracked our top five, so it’s been great to have everyone pushing each other this season.”

Besides cross country, Chaplin is involved with Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Reading Buddies, where he helps in a fourth-grade class at McNair Elementary.

On a side note, we asked Ethan

“I’d like to pursue teaching English as a Second Language,” he said. “Over the summer I went with my church on a mission trip to Spain, where I taught at an English camp. I have a few friends who used to go to my church (Cornerstone Baptist) who got me connected to the program.”

A: “To Europe, to explore Paris and Amsterdam”

Chaplin these three questions…

Q: Where would you go on your dream vacation?

Q: What’s the best book you’ve read? A: “‘Fahrenheit 451’ by Ray Bradbury” Q: Who’s the best teacher you’ve had? A: “Mr. Jason Cheek (Calculus teacher at Northern)”

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GRINS to... Gail Dunham, Teresa Pegram and Todd Rotruck for running for mayor and council in Summerfield and against the status quo. Their consistent positions opposing the PD make them the common sense choice for citizens who want to Keep Summerfield Rural! Oak Ridge Town Councilman Jim Kinneman for his work that resulted in our town receiving the Tree City USA designation, for his vote to pay off our town’s debt and voting to reduce our property tax rate. All the wonderful people who helped me when I fell in the BiRite parking lot. It’s nice to know there are such caring people in our community! Town of Oak Ridge for hosting the recent cycling event in the park! In looking forward to future events, now is the time to plan and develop highway infrastructure improvements to accommodate and attract more successful community events like this one! The two ladies who stopped and helped me reload my truck on N.C. 150 between U.S. 220 and Summerfield Road on Friday, Oct. 6, at 5 p.m.

You restored my faith in humanity. Mr. Courey, Northern Guilford High School band director. This parent greatly appreciates the time, effort and dedication you have given to our children. Americans who clearly realize there can be no equivalence between patriots who fought for independence under the Stars and Stripes and people who fought for slavery and racism under the Confederate flag. To Vice President Pence for protesting the NFL game. While I don’t agree with his reason, I support his right to protest as protected under the Constitution. Protesting is exercising the freedom that was fought for, preventing protest dishonors it.

GRIPES to... The Summerfield mayoral and

town council candidates who tout their desire to keep the rural character of Summerfield intact, yet don’t speak out against commercial development. The person who griped about people flying the U.S. flag and defending historical monuments. If you don’t like America, leave. People who take time out of their day to gripe about someone else’s gripes and/or make light of other people’s gripes. A gripe about a gripe about a gripe about a gripe is excessive. Gripes of Wrath, people. Summerfield Post Office. I routinely receive other people’s mail. I receive my mail while a hold is in place. When I tell them about it, I get “attitude” from the ladies at the counter. Please do better.

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PINTS FOR PUPS, Saturday, Oct. 14, 3-6pm, Oak Ridge Craft & Vine in Oak Ridge Commons. Bring your pup and help raise some money for local rescue dogs. See display ad on page 4 for more info.

Belews Landing COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE, Saturday, October 14, 8am-12n, GPS:170, Starboard Court off Ellisboro Road. Multiple families.

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SAVE THE DATE “WHAT THE HAY!”FEST in downtown Mayodan, October 13 & 14. Live music, food, rides, local vendors and exhibits, hay bale festival kickoff and much more! See display ad in the October 6 Northwest Observer for all the details! Gideon Grove UMC ANNUAL BRUNSWICK STEW sale, Saturday, October 14. 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 per quart.

ART SALE, Saturday, Oct. 14, 10am-5pm; and Sunday, Oct. 15, 1-5pm, Studio at 2601 Oak Ridge Rd (behind Haircraft). Original paintings - studio prices. Look for the red balloons! Moravia Moravian Church’s FALL BAZAAR, on Saturday, October 21, 7:30am-1pm, 2920 Oak Ridge Road. Breakfast, lunch, crafts, Moravian stars, chicken pies, canned goods, quilt raffles & more! Merchants of Oak Ridge’s 13th annual GREAT PUMPKIN EVENT, Sat., Oct. 28, 3-5pm, Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center. Trick or Treat with local merchants, costume contest, pet costume contest, live music, hay rides and much more! See display ad on page 8 for all the info. ORPC ARTS & CRAFTS EXTRAVAGANZA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 9am-1pm, Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church, 2615 Oak Ridge Road. Vendor space available, $25; includes table and chairs. For more information and to print an application form, please visit ORPC.org or call (336) 643-3452.

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MOVING SALE, Saturday, October 14, 8am-12n, 6981 Brandi Wood Circle, Summerfield (Wilson Farm, off Hwy. 150). Furniture, tools, collectibles & more! COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Sat., Oct. 14, 7am, Golden Antiques & Treasures. Vendor space available for $10; bring your own table. Register by Friday, Oct. 13, by stopping by the store, 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale, or call (336) 949-4958. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., Oct. 14, 8am, 6109 Colwyn Ct., Greensboro (Covington neighborhood, off Spencer Dixon Rd., across from Best Friends B&B). YARD SALE, Saturday, Oct. 14, 7am-12n, 8510 Billet Place, Oak Ridge. MOVING SALE!! Everything must go! Sat., Oct. 21, 7381 Hidden View Dr., Oak Ridge.

YOUTH SPORTS BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADING registration now open, Stokesdale Parks & Rec. Visit www.stokesdaleparksandrec.com to register and for more details, or see display ad on page 28.

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Vote for candidates who oppose PD Many Summerfield residents asked for a referendum on the Planned Development (PD) earlier this year. Something that could change the character of our community should be put to a vote, but Mayor Brown said “the ballot box cannot be used for advisory opinions – the elected officials should have their pulse on the community.” Well, the citizens will now have that opportunity for a referendum in the form of an election for mayor and town council seats in the upcoming Nov. 7 election. I’m ashamed to say that I never took serious note of local politics in the past, thinking that town residents who were elected into positions had the citizens’ and town’s best interest at heart and “pulse on the community.” I realized how wrong that thinking was when I began to follow the PD movement in early 2017 after receiving letters and seeing signs around Summerfield. As a concerned mother of three who moved to Summerfield to live on a small farm, who appreciates our low taxes, quiet way of living, uncrowded

Jaycee came across to us as a truly civic-minded individual. We learned how the town was previously called Green Pond. When it was incorporated, he had a part in the process. The children of Stokesdale are a genuine concern of his. More public recreational facilities would truly serve the youth of our community, according to Jaycee’s wishes. Looking at his past contributions

roads and award-winning schools, I became interested in this PD matter and began attending town meetings. I heard many concerned citizens, people who genuinely care about our town and about raising our families here. I’m grateful for those meetings, because I not only learned a lot, but I met other neighbors and good people of Summerfield who I may otherwise not have met. I have gone back through all the town meeting minutes and read through citizen comments, and I discovered the only candidates on record for being against the PD are Gail Dunham, Todd Rotruck and Teresa Pegram. Summerfield residents – please get out and vote this year! If you care about our town and its future, you need to vote in this critical election. Do you want candidates who have the developers’ best interests at heart or your best interests? Those listed above who have spoken out against the PD have my vote! Melissa Wooden, SUMMERFIELD

Vote for Jaycee Spruill In 2005, when my husband and I relocated to Stokesdale, I had the pleasure of meeting Jaycee Spruill. We were living in Stokesdale about eight

He imparted much knowledge to us in regards to the town’s history, and explained what form of government we had in Stokesdale.

months when we were introduced to him. Not knowing very much about the town, Jaycee was extremely knowledgeable and cordial to Frank and me.

to our town, one can’t help but feel that he would serve us well as a Town Council member. He served on the Planning Board, coached various athletic teams and reaches out to new residents of the town. Recently, he took part in a fundraiser to assist victims of the hurricane disasters. In conclusion, Jaycee Spruill has expressed the intent to serve all Stokesdale residents and to listen to any concerns they may have. For this fact alone, I am supporting, and voting for Mr. Spruill. Eileen Thiery, STOKESDALE

Vote for Schneider, Kinneman On Nov. 7, the citizens of Oak Ridge will have the opportunity to elect to the Town Council Ann Schneider and re-elect Jim Kinneman – two individuals with a long history of service to this community. Jim Kinneman sets goals of being well-prepared for town meetings, understanding policy, approaching issues in a measured, common-sense, respectful and thoughtful manner, and believing that adherence to development guidelines is the best way to preserve the unique character of this community. He is steady and reliable in his support of the community and should remain a part of Town governance. Ann Schneider, with integrity, will bring to the Town Council a positive and energetic approach along with a

wealth of experience in Town affairs. Those who have worked with her as chair of the Historic Preservation Commission, Oak Ridge Land Use Plan Committee spokesperson, PTA, Lions Club, Merchants Association board, Explore Historic Oak Ridge co-organizer, and other activities can attest that she will be an asset to Oak Ridge as a member of the Town Council. With 25 years of expertise in strategic planning for non-profits, Ann has exceptional organizational ability, enhanced by a positive and selfless attitude in dealing with issues and people. As a life-long member of this community and one who follows the issues, I strongly encourage your support for Ann Schneider and Jim Kinneman on Nov. 7. Frank Whitaker, OAK RIDGE

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mowers, any and all gas items, tillers, gowashers, chain saws. (336) 689-4167. CLASSIC CARS WANTED! Sport Auto in Summerfield will buy your classic car. Contact Steve, (336) 643-9595. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. (336) 552-0328.

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KPS – KELLY’S PET SERVICES Professional in-your-home PET SITTING. Insured & bonded. Member Pet Sitters International. Openings currently available for Oak Ridge only. Call (336) 706-6706, email kpsforyourpets@gmail.com, www.facebook. com/kpspets, or @kpspets on Instagram.

OAK RIDGE, 3BR, 2BA, totally remodeled, HW floors throughout, SS appliances, granite CT, 1 acre, storage building, NW schools. No dogs. $1,200/mo., first/last mo. security dep. (336) 298-4349.

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HOMES FOR SALE NORTHWEST SCHOOLS, 3BR, 2BA, 1-car garage. $169,000. Please call (336) 937-2248.

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Fall in Love with these Granville Homes 5943 Brooke Ellen Court, Greensboro Exmoor Tr. Hill neighborhood. 5711 Oakhurst Downs Dr. Luxury home in8408 Beacon 4BR/5.5BA, 3-car garage, media room, office, master suite with elegant master bath, family room, guest bedroom and full bath on 7107 Lambert Lake Rd. 7105 Lambert Lake Rd. 5715 Oakhurst Downs Dr. M/L, gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, Stop by any of these homes on full unfinished basement. $820,000 3498 Tyburn Ct.

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SUMMERFIELD, 3BR, 1.5BA, brick home, fireplace, wood stove. Full basement w/ walk-out and garage doors. Two-car carport. Zoned AG, lots of road frontage. Well and septic. Northern schools. $194,700. (336) 643-6188. THREE BEDROOM CONDO on Belews Lake. Includes 2 boat lifts and 2 jet ski lifts. Please call (336) 254-3084.

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23+ ACRES, STONEVILLE, NC, Grogan Road, within minutes of Lowes and Walmart. Up-and-coming growing area, hunting stand, feeders, well, pond, stream running along property, large 30’x50’ storage building. Hunting retreat with A/C, mini kitchen, sleeping area, open fields, wooded areas, last perked in 2014. Showings by appointment only. Cash or pre-qualified buyers only. $199K. Call (561) 704-6179.

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