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And the votes are in Walking is good Some changes will be more significant than others, but every northwest-area town will have new council members effective December By PATTI STOKES AND STEVE MANN NW GUILFORD COUNTY – Although at times it seemed like an eternity, the municipal election season has finally drawn to a close. As the political signs slowly begin to disappear from the road-

sides, change is most certainly on the horizon for all three northwest-area towns. In Oak Ridge, incumbents Mike Stone and Jim Kinneman, along with Ann Schneider and Patti Paslaru, ran for two open council seats. At the end of Election Day, out of 5,235 registered voters in Oak Ridge, 1,356 had cast their ballots in the local election. Schneider was the top vote getter in the race, with 464 votes, representing 35.39 percent of the total votes cast.

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for your health, walking naked in public not so good By PATTI STOKES OAK RIDGE – Taking a stroll in the park can be a great thing for your health, but doing so in the nude is a little – or a lot – unsettling to other park patrons, as one 74-year-old white man from Belews Creek has learned.

Mayor Spencer Sullivan said that while talking with residents at the Cycle NC event which was held in Oak Ridge Town Park last month, a local couple told him they regularly walk in the park in the mornings. During the conversation, the wife

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IN THIS ISSUE News in Brief.............................. 3 Your Questions.......................... 4 Oak Ridge Town Council......... 8 Community Calendar.............19 Youth/School News................ 22 Student Profiles........................ 25 High School Sports.................. 26 Crime/Incident Report........... 29 Business Notes......................... 30 Grins & Gripes......................... 33 Classifieds................................ 35

Veterans Day, Nov. 11 To our veterans, present, retired, and long since passed – we cannot possibly know you all, but we will eternally owe you all. Thank you for our freedom.

Stokesdale Fire District hits ‘grand slam’ with grant, equipment upgrades All three area fire districts’ ISO ratings improve By STEVE MANN NW GUILFORD – Chief Todd Gauldin of the Stokesdale Fire Department called the events of the last few months a “grand slam.” In July, the Stokesdale Fire District received a $273,580 cost-share grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to pay the bulk of the salaries of three firefighters for three years.

In August, the fire district learned its Fire Insurance Protection Class Rating had improved from 6 to 3 (Class 1 represents exemplary public protection, and Class 10 indicates the area’s fire-suppression program doesn’t meet the Insurance Service Office’s (ISO) minimum criteria). Also that month, a new $160,000 squad truck – smaller than a fire engine – was put into service to run medical calls. And in October, a LUCAS device – a portable CPR machine that provides mechanical

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The LUCAS portable CPR device provides mechanical chest compressions for cardiac arrest patients. The Stokesdale Fire Department used it within 24 hours of being trained on it.

NEWS in brief

Vehicle accident causes major power outage OAK RIDGE – Joseph Bradley Haynes, 21, of Rural Hall was traveling west on N.C. 150, near Barden Drive, just after 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3 when he veered off the road to the right, in a curve, and struck an electrical box and utility box. According to Master Trooper Brandon Baker of N.C. State Highway Patrol, Haynes said he lost control of the car because he had fallen asleep. After determining neither speed nor impairment were factors, Haynes was charged with careless and reckless driving. Although Haynes was not seriously injured, serious damage was done to an electricity pole that he hit, which had even more consequences. “When the car hit the first pole, it fell and hit a second pole and snapped it in half,” said Grace Rountree, a media spokesperson for Duke Energy. “That was a double circuit pole, and it took out the entire circuit.” While Duke Energy crew workers performed repairs, 4,200 customers along Oak Ridge Road, along a segment of N.C. 68 north and south of its intersection with N.C. 150, and as far away as Colfax were without electricity, some for as much as 14 hours. Without electricity, traffic signals do not work – and that led to many questions from local residents as to why no one was directing traffic at the major intersections in Oak Ridge, particularly during the peak traffic hours on a Friday evening. Capt. Robert Elliott of Guilford County Sheriff’s District 1 Office said pulling deputies away to direct traffic for an extended period of time could easily drain his staff resources and keep them from responding to other calls. “We sent a car to be in the area and try to do what he could do. The

problem is, we still couldn’t cover all the intersections,” Elliott said. “There is no way for one officer to cover an intersection like that (N.C. 68 and 150). We saw people stopping and waiting for others to go through the intersection … We were requested to have officers in the area after the football game (at Northwest High School), and we did.”

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“The real reason we direct traffic is to ensure the safety of our responders who are working on the scene,” Simmons added. “That’s our role. We’re not doing it to make sure traffic flows. It is totally for our safety.” Baker said the Highway Patrol is responsible for getting traffic to move safely, but like the Sheriff’s office, the HP’s personnel is limited in numbers at any given time. “In a situation with power outages, there may not have been enough troopers to help. It could exhaust manpower. If accidents are severe enough or more on a large scale to where the road is going to be blocked for a period of time we will get the DOT folks to put out signs and that helps greatly.” Despite the extended power of time the traffic signals were not operational, there were no accidents at the major intersections during the power outage.

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During the Stokesdale Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Oct. 12, a resident of Dorsett Downs said two trees from her neighbor’s property that had been vacant for about four years had fallen into her side yard. She

asked the council about the status of the nuisance ordinance being reviewed and rewritten by the Ordinance Review Committee and was told to call Town Hall. What is the status? After working on a nuisance ordinance for more than eight months, the Ordinance Review Committee discussed the finished product Sept. 12 and sent it to Town Attorney Katy Gregg for review.

draft rewrite to the committee July 18, changing the ordinance’s title to “An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances for the Town of Stokesdale With Respect to the Prevention and Abatement of Public Nuisances on Private Property.” ORC chairman Jim Greene said he received Gregg’s comments about three weeks ago and said they will be discussed at the committee’s Nov. 14 meeting. Once a final version of the ordinance is approved, the committee will schedule a meeting with the town council, probably during one of the council’s weekly Wednesday meetings. The meeting would be open to the public. If the council approves the ordinance, it also must determine how it will be enforced. Stokesdale does not have an enforcement officer. At the Aug. 10 regular monthly town council meeting, Gregg and Mayor Randy

The original ordinance, known as Ordinance 67, was adopted in 2007 and popped up on the radar this year when a formal complaint was filed about that vacant property in the Dorsett Downs subdivision. Gregg called the ordinance “unenforceable” when she presented a

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Braswell said they thought an interlocal agreement with Guilford County makes sense. Changes by the committee in the rewritten ordinance include adding a clear procedure to initiate a complaint and an appeals process. Also, some conditions in Ordinance 67 considered nuisances were eliminated. Gregg, with the Berger Law Firm in Eden, no longer is the town’s attorney. The contract was terminated by the law firm effective Oct. 30. The council approved a contract with Brian T. Pearce of Nexsen Pruet, PLLC, by a 3-1 vote – with Tim Jones voting nay – during the Oct. 25 weekly Wednesday business meeting. I have seen signs warning truckers not to use their engine brakes at intersections. I live at the N.C. 65/68 intersection, where the road is level and truck

drivers should not have to use loud braking. What

can I do to request those “No Brake” signs be put up at this intersection? Engine braking occurs when a vehicle uses an engine’s compression to slow down without using wheel brakes. When not muffled, engine compression braking may cause excessive noise in violation of federal motor carrier safety regulations, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation. However, when properly muffled, the NCDOT considers appropriate engine braking “an essential safety practice.”

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noise from engine braking within the specific area. A speed limit sign must be in place at the area, regardless of any statutory speed limit in effect. If speed reduction signs are required to notify motorists they need to slow gradually, they also must be in place prior to the unmuffled braking sign. The ordinance must include wording telling drivers on which routes the unmuffled braking is prohibited. It must also cite the distance from the sign in which the braking can be detected and the potential penalty for unmuffled braking.

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mentioned that she and her husband had seen a naked man along the park’s wooded trails on a few separate occasions. When Sullivan asked if they had called 911, they said they had not, so he encouraged them to do so.

The local municipality must pay for the new signs. The signs shall not apply to emergency situations when use of engine braking is essential to protect the safety of people or property.

“I also called the sheriff’s department and reported what she had told me, and said they should be expecting a call,” Sullivan said. “By the time they talked with her to get a full report, the couple had seen the man several more times. One of those times the husband followed the man out of the woods and took a picture of the license plate on his car. That’s how they identified him.”

Without the ordinance, law enforcement can enforce state or federal regulations regarding noise.

Det. B.W. Douglas with Guilford County Sheriff’s Office said the man cannot be charged with indecent

exposure because in every instance in which he was seen naked, he had held his hand over his genitals – according to North Carolina’s indecent exposure laws, a naked man has not committed a crime if his genitals are covered. The man was, however, informed that if he came on Oak Ridge Town Park property again he would be charged with trespassing. To that, the man asked if he could walk around naked at other area parks. The answer was an emphatic “no.”

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Colfax Furniture and Mattress Family owned and serving the Triad for 53 years Fifty-three years ago an enterprising young woman from Colfax began purchasing furniture rejects from Sears, Roebuck & Company and selling them at her father’s restaurant and gas station. The furniture sold so quickly that before long the woman solicited her younger sister’s help and they began purchasing nicked and dented furniture from other manufacturers as well. “They would go up the mountain with a pickup truck, shotgun and cash, get their merchandise and come back,” said Mandy Jeffries, president of Colfax Furniture and Mattress. The two women were her mother, Gail, and Gail’s older sister Jackie. As their furniture inventory grew, the sisters’ search for permanent space eventually led them to open Colfax Salvage, a cash-only retail store, in Kernersville. With low prices and the visibility of a retail location, the business grew by leaps and bounds. “In those days it was a really big deal to go and buy furniture,” Mandy said. Gail, a single parent, worked “all the time,” and Mandy said as a kid she often hung with her mother at work. Though the workdays were long, they found time to play on the weekends and Mandy has no regrets about being raised by a hardworking parent, who despite the hours she put into her business, always made her daughter feel loved. By the ‘70s, Colfax Salvage had expanded into 13 locations and Gail was running the operation with an amazing team. “We were the prominent furniture retailer in the Triad at the time,” Mandy said. When Gail began carrying one-of-a-kind High Point Furniture Market samples in her stores, customers eagerly purchased them – often the next day. “That was a very different concept back then,” Mandy said. It was during that time that Colfax Salvage transformed into Colfax Furniture, and eventually, into Colfax Furniture & Mattress. Along with close-outs and special pur-

chases, 50 percent or more of what Colfax Furniture carries in its four locations today is one-of-a-kind Furniture Market samples. “We may have the only one. It could be sold the next day,” Mandy said. Several years ago Jackie and Gail’s entrepreneurial spirit led them to start The Doll Market in Greensboro, which carried dolls from all over the country and other countries for children and collectors alike. Although Gail retained her ownership in Colfax Furniture, she stepped away from much of its day-to-day oversight. Mandy grew up working at The Doll Market and later handled all the bookkeeping. In 2008 Jackie and Gail sold The Doll Market so that Gail could turn her full attention back to Colfax Furniture. About 10 years ago, realizing she needed some upper-level management assistance, Gail reached out to Mandy, who had by then earned an undergraduate degree in marketing and finance and an MBA, and was living with her husband in Fayetteville. “Colfax Furniture was not on my radar in college,” Jeffries said. “My mom didn’t raise me to be in Colfax – if anything, she steered me away. She wanted more for me and I got my MBA because I wanted more for myself.” Still, Gail needed help and she knew Mandy’s personality and strengths, so it didn’t take too much convincing for Mandy and her husband to move back to Greensboro, where Mandy threw herself into learning everything she could about the retail furniture business, from the bottom up – literally. “I started out working in the warehouse,” she said, and from there she “did everything there was to do in the business.” Mandy admits working her way into the position she now holds as president of the company – at age 34 – was not

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without its challenges. “I was very young, and it took me a long time to earn the respect of the employees,” she said. But like her mother, Mandy poured her heart and soul into learning, adapting to the ever-changing retail market and taking calculated risks. And it has paid off. Today Colfax Furniture has four locations, and despite the competition from big box stores and the online furniture market, the locally based operation continues to thrive. Low prices, excellent customer service and an honest, “open-book” approach to furniture prices are the underlying reasons Mandy attributes to Colfax Furniture’s success as a furniture retailer in the Triad. “We are by far the lowest priced – we pride ourselves on that,” she said. “And we don’t negotiate on pricing.” She admits educating customers on that fact is sometimes required, since negotiating prices is the norm in furniture sales. “Some of our customers get really angry at first because we won’t negotiate – we truly are the lowest priced, so there is no need to negotiate. “Back in my mom’s heyday, brand names for furniture were very important, but the younger generation is very looksand price-driven. That’s why we’re so aggressive with pricing …,” she said. But that doesn’t mean quality is sacrificed.

“I don’t sell anything I wouldn’t have myself or don’t believe in,” Mandy said. “I live in the area, I eat local every day and I see customers that I know every day – and I want to be happy when I run into them.” Although Mandy is at the helm, Gail remains very active in the business and does all the furniture buying. “My mom has done (this kind of business) all her life. We work together every day and we go to lunch together every day. She’s my best friend,” Mandy said.

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We asked Mandy Jeffries these questions... • What do you love about your business? “Every day is different. And it’s not easy.” She added, “This is where I grew up, and there is a local connection. This is home and this is my family.” • What is your business’ mission statement? “We’re working on updating that right now. I want to be the most honorable – with regard to pricing and customer service – and successful furniture retailer in the Triad.” • Has Colfax Furniture’s business strategy changed over the years? “Not really. My mom realized that the customer has a need. We may sell furniture that has a nick or a dent, but we’re not trying to hide it. We sell quality furniture at the lowest price it can be.” • You are married and have two young

children. How many hours a week do you work, and how do you juggle it all? “I have no clue how many hours I work a week. My kids are ages 2 and 3 and they go to preschool from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day. I wake up early, work from home, take them to school, go to work, and then pick them up. My dad watches them in the afternoon. I am always home by 5 p.m. to spend time with my kids. They usually go to bed around 7:30 p.m. Then, I usually work again until about 11 p.m. – and then do it all over again the next day. “I could not do this without my husband, Josh. We’ve been together for 13 years, and married for seven years. He is fantastic, and is never bothered by my job. He comes to conferences with me and we do a lot of ‘day dates.’ We don’t take a lot of trips, but we try to go to one or two Dallas Cowboys games together every year (they’re diehard Cowboys fans).” • Last year Colfax Furniture and Mattress opened its smallest retail location in Westridge Square Shopping Center off Battleground Avenue in northwest Greensboro. How is that going? “Yes, we have three other locations – one is 40,000 square feet, one is 50,000 square feet and the other is 80,000 square feet. And then there is this sweet little location (in Westridge Square), which is 10,000 square feet. “Most of what we carry here is smallerscale furniture, geared toward people who live in smaller spaces, or are downsizing. We also do something here that we don’t do in our other stores, which is to have a line of furniture that is special order. “The best of the best is here in this store.” • Isn’t it challenging to have a smaller retail location to showcase your furniture? “Yes, the biggest challenge for this store is that we can only pack so much into the space, so I have to come in every day and see what is needed. And when a customer buys furniture, we can’t put it on hold because we have to get it moved out quickly. We have a lot more labor involved at this store because we are literally moving furniture every day.” • If people don’t see what they want at one of your stores, are they likely to go to another Colfax Furniture store? “Yes, all of our stores are within 25 miles of each other, and having this store has definitely increased traffic to the other Greensboro store and even the stores in Kernersville and

bought my own clothes, I bought my first car, and I knew what the value of a dollar was. My mom never gave me anything, except an education. I am thankful for that …” • Colfax Furniture is very committed to the American Heart Association – where did that commitment stem from? “Heart disease runs in my mother’s family, and at age 47 – on her birthday – she suffered a massive heart attack. I had some very unhealthy habits, but since then I’ve lost 60 pounds, quit smoking, curtailed my drinking and taken up exercise. “My mother’s heart attack was a wakeup call for me,” she said. “I’ve developed a love of body building and have found a healthy balance between living life and being healthy.” As for Gail, she is doing great, gets regular checkups, eats healthy and recognizes the symptoms of stress. “If I could pass along any advice to other women, it would be to not ignore your body,” she said. “If you think something is wrong, the odds are something is not right. Know your body, take preventative measures and enjoy life.” Mandy and Gail are part of the American Heart Association’s Circle of Red Society, an individual giving level that is specific to Go Red For Women in Guilford County and focused on helping women explore their family history of heart disease, become familiar with the warning signs of a heart attack and prevent heart disease by making changes for a heart-healthy lifestyle.

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Goodnight said Oak Ridge Town Park is a beautiful facility, but wherever people are gathered some realize there will be a lot of parked cars and take advantage of that. A gang of thieves from Florida is believed to be responsible for recent vehicle break-ins at the park,

Interim co-town manager Sandra Smith introduced Ashley Royal, the new interim deputy clerk.

FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Steve Simmons said the department responded to 40 medicalrelated and 31 fire/service-related calls in October, and underwent 236 hours of training. With fall comes leaf raking and burning and Simmons urged everyone to use safe burning practices.

Tree City signs. Smith said Tree City signs were recently installed at N.C. 68 near Harrell Road and at N.C. 68 and Peeples Road. HPC appointments. The Historic Preservation Commission recommended appointing Barbara Engel and Brian Hall as alternates on the commission, and the council approved the appointments 5-0.

Parking lot striping. Smith said the On another safety note, Simmons council was aware of problems with said he thinks fried turkeys at Thanksgiv- “Compassionate, the striping at the new parking lot on “Compassion “Compassionate, ing are fantastic, but the fire department Comprehensive Comprehensive Comprehens Linville Road and staff had discussed “Compassionate, “Compassionate, “Compassionate, State-of-the-art Care” State-of-the-art Care” State-of-the-art Comprehensive Comprehensive Comprehensive learned a lesson several years ago when remedies with the contractor, whose State-of-the-art Care” State-of-the-art Care” State-of-the-art Care” firefighters unintentionally started a fire subcontractor’s employees failed to do Karen Nasisse, DVM Karen Nasisse, DVM Karen Nasisse Karen Nasisse, DVM Karen Nasisse, DVM Karen Nasisse, DVM in one of the bays while frying a turkey. the job properly. Ph 336-643-8984 Ph 336-643-8984 Ph 336-643-8984 Ph 336-643-8984 Ph 336-643-8984 Ph 336-6 Fax 336-643-8987 Fax 336-643-8987 Fax 336-643-8987Director Terry Parks and Recreation “If you’re going to fry a1692 turkey, put Fax 336-643-8987 Fax 336-643-8987 Fax 336-6 1692 NC 68N, Suite J, 27310 NC 68N, Suite J, 27310 1692 NC 68N, Suite J, 27310 1692the NC 68N, Suite J, 68N, Suite J,met 27310 with the contractor, who 1692 NC 68N, Suite J Lannon fryer in27310 a safe area, preferably on a 1692 NC has already resealed and restriped the concrete or gravel surface,” Simmons “Compassionate, “Compassionate, “Compassionate, Comprehensive Comprehensive Comprehensive parking lot. However, said. “For frying, a smaller turkey – Care” 8 to “Compassionate, State-of-the-art Care” State-of-the-art State-of-the-artthe Care”original lines “Compassionate, “Compassion Comprehensive Comprehensive Comprehens are still visible and there are concerns 10 pounds – is better. Dunk it in first to Care” State-of-the-art Care” State-of-the-art KarenState-of-the-art Nasisse, DVM Karen Nasisse, DVM Karen Nasisse, DVM they will become more visible over time. see how much the oil is going to rise. Ph 336-643-8984 Ph 336-643-8984 Ph 336-643-8984 Fax 336-643-8987 Fax 336-643-8987 336-643-8987 Don’t let the oil get too hot1692(375 degrees Staff proposes Faxthree possible rem- Karen Nasisse Karen DVM Karen Nasisse, DVM 1692 NC 68N, Suite J, 27310 1692 NC 68N, Suite J, Nasisse, 27310 NC 68N, Suite J, 27310

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Minutes from the Oct. 5 regular meeting, Oct. 19 special meeting and Oct. 19 closed session were approved.

Master Corporal Goodnight of the sheriff’s District 1 office said the area’s Part 1 crimes (considered to be more major crimes like breaking and entering and robbery) are down 8 percent from this time last year.

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Mayor Spencer Sullivan called the monthly meeting to order at 7 p.m. and Rev. Marti Hazelrigg of Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church gave the opening prayer.

Goodnight said, adding the Sheriff’s Office has added extra patrolling in the park and is using members of its bicycle team to work undercover there. Video cameras are also being used, and “Lock it or lose it” signs have been placed at the park.

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edies to the situation: 1). Accept a $5,715 credit from the contractor on the final draw or a future paving job. 2). Sandblast the original painted lines to remove them, and then wait until spring to reseal and re-paint. 3). Ask the contractor to clean the parking lot, apply a bonding agent, and lay an additional 1-inch layer of asphalt on top of the parking lot and restripe it in the spring after the asphalt has aged. The contractor’s cost for this option would be about $18,000. After further discussion and confirming the paving project is protected by a performance bond, the council agreed to request the contractor remediate the striping defect.

 5  0 to request the contractor

repave the lot and restripe it next spring (option No. 3). Meeting schedule. The 2018 council meeting schedule was approved, with the meeting in July falling on the second, rather than the first Thursday to avoid conflicts with the week of July 4. Park septic system. Interim co-town manager (and planning director) Bill Bruce explained the town park’s septic system was designed for a daily flow of 1,200 gallons a day, and it is about 45 percent over capacity. See News Briefs for more details on this topic.

 5  0 to approve spending

$15,926 for Hugh Creed Associates to design a new dual-pump wastewater system and provide other related services. Solicitation. Council engaged in a very lengthy discussion about how to address citizen concerns relating to door-to-door solicitation.

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mittee to work with staff to investigate the issue of door-to-door solicitation, and to make reports to town council beginning with the January 2018 meeting. See next week’s issue for more details on the solicitation discussion.

CITIZEN COMMENTS Morris Powers, a resident of Linville Road, said he wanted to address complaints made by his neighbor, Patti Paslaru, who lives two doors down from him. Paslaru had written an editorial which appeared in the Nov. 3-9 issue of the Northwest Observer, and Powers disputed much of what she wrote. “I am 100-percent disabled, but I’m not using my veteran status to cloud anything. I’ve been a productive, law-abiding citizen all my life and I’m 67. She had filed a complaint about me running a small business out of my back yard. Today, it has jumped to a full-time motor repair business,” he said.

“When you start accusing someone of pouring oil into the ground, that’s getting close to defamation of character,” he said. “She has never spoken to me. We wouldn’t be here today if she had come spoken to me.” Powers said last year Paslaru complained about a sign he placed in his front yard (advertising his services). “When I received this violation, I immediately called Mr. Bruce to set up an appointment to clear things up. I brought a letter back to him stating what I would do to keep peace in the neighborhood… After that I kept a low profile. Yes, I advertised in the Northwest Observer.

“If you ride by my house, unless you want to be nosey, you have no idea what I’m doing back there. I’m not running a business out of my house … Look at the good I’m doing in this community,” he concluded. Rick Lamb, formerly a partner in L&T Small Engine Repair, said he had known Powers for four or five years, and there had never been a time when Powers wasn’t willing to help someone in need. “I’ve seen him spend $300 or $400 out of his own pockets so someone could take care of their own business,”

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Lamb said. “The accusations against him are extremely wrong. He helped us set the business up, never asked for a dime and we never paid him a dime. You’re running down a good citizen. “…I’m not going to let somebody in this community run down another citizen in this community … if he was running it as a business, he would be broke.” Wayne Brackett introduced himself as Powers’ next-door neighbor. “Morris has been the best neighbor I’ve ever had,” he said, and then shared a story about the kindness Powers had once showed to him and his 12-year-old son, who at the time was going through a hard time. Tom Wright said he was a business owner and neighbor in the community. “If you have an issue with somebody, you go meet them face to face

– you’ll learn a lot. My father taught me that,” Wright said. “I run an honest business. I’m not getting rich, but I’m bringing a service to this community. I do like the rural charm we have in Oak Ridge – but I see no charm in that article (editorial) at all. I see a full-out attack. “I understand we have zoning laws – we have to have them. But, one neighbor makes pottery (out of her home) and sells it, another does blacksmithing and another neighbor does computer operations out of his home. Do we ask them to shut down? Her (Paslaru’s) attack was warrantless, insulting, spineless and cowardly. She sure could have approached it in a different way. “We’re growing into a society that doesn’t talk, we just attack,” Wright said. Patti Paslaru said the issue (with Powers) had been going on for about two years.

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“I am not the only neighbor who has had a problem. When he was told to take his sign down (last year), the next sign he put up was a “No Trespassing” sign. It’s not about what he does for the community, it’s about zoning.” In an unusual gesture for the council, Mayor Sullivan stepped in during Citizen Comments and commented, “Our ordinances are enforced fairly and objectively. Mr. Bruce is our enforcement officer and I trust his judgment. If there is a violation, he would be charged to investigate it.” Also unusual to the meeting structure, the mayor allowed citizens to get back up and speak for a second time. “About the sign, I did take the sign (for services) down and I put a ‘No Trespassing’ sign up. If you remember, we had people coming door-to-door,” Powers said. Paslaru said she thought there was some confusion about whether there was a violation. “To have a (citation) letter, there had to have been a violation,” she said, adding that she received an email from Bill Bruce, the interim co-town manager, planning director and also the enforcement officer, who wrote that Powers would be cancelling his ad in the Northwest Observer and would only do work on lawnmowers for family and friends, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. “If he does stick to this, the problem will resolve itself,” Paslaru said. Wayne Brackett said he was at Powers’ house on Oct. 31 and saw a woman looking over into Powers’ yard with what appeared to be binoculars or a camera (Powers had earlier claimed that Paslaru was spying on him).

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COMMITTEE REPORTS HPC. Ann Schneider, chair of the Historic Preservation Commission, thanked the council for appointing Barbara Engel and Brian Hall as alternates on the commission. A check for up to $1,400 is expected to come in from online ticket sales to Explore Historic Oak Ridge. Input on the EHOR event is still welcome, and Schneider said the HPC hopes to have a similar event again in about five years. Parks & Rec. Tracy Street, chair of the Parks Recreation Commission, said a luminary event is planned in the park Dec. 2, 6 to 8 p.m. Councilman Jim Kinneman asked about a vote that P&R Commission members made at their last meeting, saying the council planned to have a capital improvements planning meeting Dec. 14 and he wanted “to make sure all voices are heard so we get a clear picture of what Parks and Rec wants, citizens want and staff wants.” He added that he would love to have someone from Parks & Rec and Oak Ridge Youth Association at the Dec. 14 meeting. Street explained the Parks & Rec Commission has concerns about council’s plans to build another baseball field, because practice and multipurpose fields would be preferable. Sullivan suggested Street and others from the P&R Commission and ORYA attend the Dec. 14 planning meeting and also provide a report with some supporting data, which would include information from the Youth Association. “It is an open meeting,” Sullivan said. Merchants of Oak Ridge. Phillip Hanks,

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& Recreation director lives in, and Bill Bruce said staff would bring something for council to consider at its Dec. 14 planning meeting. Regarding the Great Pumpkin Event, Kinneman said it was “amazing.” “It was just non-stop, and I was very impressed with how courteous the kids were. I was also very impressed with where the parents came from – all over. Oak Ridge does get to be a bit of a destination on the weekend,” he said, adding he also attended the Pizios’ Keep It Local art show in Oak Ridge on Oct. 28, and the town had a lot of good things going on. In closing, Kinneman urged everyone who can give blood to do so in December. “It’s an amazing gift to three people and it doesn’t cost you anything except about an hour of your time,” he said. McClellan wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and said, “If you get an opportunity, talk to your neighbor and get to know them.” He thanked the Merchants of Oak Ridge for their hard work with the Great Pumpkin Event and the Pizios for their contribution to the town and the artist community. “And, don’t forget to vote on Nov. 7,” he said. With Veterans Day on the horizon, Mike Stone urged everyone to thank a vet. “All the conversations we have, those veterans are the guys who make sure we have it,” he said. Doug Nodine reminded everyone of the upcoming Persimmon Festival in Colfax on Nov. 2. Council also reminded everyone of the upcoming recycle/ecycle event on Nov. 2. Sullivan wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and urged citizens to vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m.

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...continued from p. 1 Kinneman followed closely behind, with 421 votes which represented 32.11 percent of the total. Stone received 249 votes and Paslaru 168 votes. Schneider, who has served as chair of the Historic Preservation Commission for the past several years, said she is “thrilled and honored” to have been elected to Oak Ridge Town Council. “I look forward to working with Mayor Sullivan and Town Council members to support our vital commercial and historic town core and set a solid course for Oak Ridge’s future,” she said. “Thanks to everyone who came out to vote on a cold and wet Tuesday, and special thanks to those who supported my campaign with their votes, time and talents over the past few months.” Stone, who has volunteered with the Town of Oak Ridge in many capacities, including on the Planning & Zoning Board as a member and a chairman, and for the last four years as a town council member, said he has volunteered in Oak Ridge since moving here and losing his bid for another four-year term on the town council will not change that. “I’ll serve our town on any committee and in whatever capacity the town council sees fit,” he said. Schneider and Kinneman will be sworn into office at Oak Ridge Town Council’s Dec. 7 council meeting, after which the new council will immediately elect a mayor and mayor pro tem from among themselves. In Stokesdale, where the mayor is elected directly by the citizens, current council member Frank Bruno and John Flynt, who served as the Town’s mayor from 2003-05 and mayor pro tem from 2005-07, competed for the seat;

Jaycee Spruill, Thearon Hooks and Eric Lowe ran for the council seat vacated by Vicki White-Lawrence, who did not seek re-election after serving one fouryear term. Out of 3,912 registered voters in Stokesdale, 434, or about 11 percent, cast their ballots in the local election. With 245 votes, which represented 56.58 of the total votes cast, Flynt was the top vote getter for mayor. Bruno received 187 votes, representing 43.19 percent. “I am humbled by our results but appreciate the spirit and tenor of all the candidates in Stokesdale. That is what civility and class are all about,” Flynt said after the election. “Frank (Bruno) called this morning to congratulate me and we set up a lunch next week to discuss our common grounds and mutual respect. I think our town is best served when we listen and work together. “I promise to work hard and do what is in the best interest of my town without any personal agenda or ego. We have a special community to serve, tremendous opportunities and our only agenda should be to leave our town a little better at the end of our term.” Bruno, who will continue serving for the remaining two years of his four-year council term, said he plans to work with Flynt and the council to continue to work for all citizens of Stokesdale. “I also plan to work with local business and citizen groups on improving our downtown area,” he said. Thearon Hooks, in his third attempt for a spot on the council, defeated Jaycee Spruill and Eric Lowe for the seat that will be vacated by Vicki WhiteLawrence. Hooks had 212 votes, or about 49.3 percent, and Spruill – also making a third bid for a council seat – received 178 votes, or 41.4 percent. Lowe got 39 votes, or about 9 percent.

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Stokesdale Town Council member Frank Bruno organized the annual Community Day on Oct. 28, which offered a bounce house for kids, free hot dogs provided by WoodmenLife, vendors and a used book sale.

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“Everyone I talked with wanted to know why we don’t do more events like this,” Bruno said. “The kids loved the bounce house. We gave away around 150 hot dogs and donated what was left to the Stokesdale Fire Department. We also collected around 50 pounds of food for Good Samaritan Ministries.”

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“Change” seemed to be a common thread among Stokesdale voters we talked with, although definitions of it varied. Joe Lambert, who returned to the area last year after several years away, said he was looking for change in the way the council has been heading. “I haven’t liked what I’ve seen since I’ve been gone,” he said. Lambert said he thinks the Town doesn’t need to add staff, and that the idea of a water authority is “horrible.” “I moved to Stokesdale from bigger places because I like the small town,” he said. “I like what we have here, and I want to preserve it.” Michael Sellers, who was the first to vote Tuesday just ahead of Sheila Adams, said he was voting for “the future of the town.” “I am trying to do my part to ensure that this town – my hometown – is going in the right direction,” said Sellers of the Stokesdale Fire Department. And in Summerfield, where the most contentious race for mayor and two open council seats revolved largely around a single issue – that of adding a planned development zoning district to the Town’s development ordinance – citizens voted in a “no-PD” slate of candidates. With 8,021 registered voters in Summerfield, 2,227 went to the polls in the recent election. Receiving 1,119 votes, which represented 50.41 percent of the total

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votes cast, newcomer Gail Dunham defeated Tim Sessoms, who served as mayor from December 2013 to November 2015, for the mayor’s seat by only 19 votes. “We did what we could and just came up short. I am super blessed with the most amazing family and friends anyone could ever ask for,” Sessoms said after the election. “I’m okay and am at peace knowing we tried. My concerns now are for our town and elected officials and, most of all, our town staff – they are good and decent people who don’t deserve what’s ahead.” Dunham did not respond to an invitation for comments in time for our printer deadline. Incumbents Mike Adams and Dianne Laughlin were denied another four-year term on the town council. With 1,165 votes, Teresa Pegram was the top vote getter and Todd Rotruck followed with 1,086 votes. With 1,076 votes, Adams followed closely behind and Laughlin came in last, with 1,034 votes. “All elections bring about change but I feel most strongly in local elections. They are non-partisan and that is a good thing because local issues affect everyone from all political disciplines,” Rotruck said after the election. “The people have spoken and they are clear in what direction they would like to see Summerfield go. I am here to do the will of the people but will work with those who may see things differently. In this process, I have enriched my understanding of Summerfield and have developed a long list of lifelong friends.” Dunham, Pegram and Rotruck will be sworn into office at Summerfield Town Council’s Tuesday, Dec. 12 meeting, at which time Adams, Laughlin, and Mayor Mark Brown, who did not run for re-election, will vacate their seats.

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NORTHWEST GUILFORD Kendal Quinlan, volleyball By MARC PRUITT Kendal Quinlan admitted she was a little nervous when she decided to try out for the Northwest Guilford volleyball team as a freshman – walking into the gym and seeing about 50 girls there for tryouts didn’t make it any easier. “We only had about 15 people try out for my middle school team in eighth grade,” said Quinlan, who attended Greensboro Academy. “There were only about 70 kids in my whole eighth-grade class. I knew one other person (at the high school tryouts), who was also coming from my old school, and that was it.” Making the junior varsity team was just as shocking for Quinlan, who only began playing volleyball during middle school. “Softball was my thing for a long time,” Quinlan, a senior, said. “I started

playing when I was 8, but I think it burned me out. I wanted to try something new, so I started taking volleyball classes at the YMCA and enjoyed it from the beginning. It was so fast-paced, and coming from softball, where the game was a lot slower, it was a brand-new energy for me. When I made mistakes in softball, I tended to dwell on them for a long time. You can’t do that in volleyball because the games move so much faster.” Quinlan has played for Northwest’s varsity volleyball team for the last two seasons and has been a part of two conference championships – the Vikings were crowned champions of the Piedmont-Triad 4-A last season and the Metro 4-A this season. “My role has definitely changed this season,” said Quinlan, who is one of the team captains. “I’ve definitely been more of a leader this season during practices. I also help plan all our team socials, which are a lot of fun. I’ve been an outside hitter and a passer, but my role has transitioned more to just being a passer this season.” Quinlan is in National Honor Society, Key Club, Spanish Club, and writes for the school newspaper. She also enjoys volunteering at volleyball camps and math camps at Greensboro Academy.

She is interested in attending N.C. State or Clemson, where she wants to major in criminology and minor in journalism. “I probably could have played volleyball at a smaller college, but I really wanted a big school experience,” she said.

NORTHWEST GUILFORD Seth Wise, soccer By MARC PRUITT Seth Wise got his start as a goalkeeper by accident. Continuing to play the position has been by choice.

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While Wise was playing for Greensboro United in seventh grade, the club team’s starting goalie went down with an injury. Wise, who was one of the defenders on the field at the time, got “recruited” by his

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...continued from p. 23 coach to try the new position. “I was the biggest kid on the team, so he told me I needed to play goalie,” Wise recalled. “I went back there and did halfway decent. I ended up liking it so much I decided to stick with it. It’s actually worked out really well. Running a lot was never a big thing for me, so it saves me a lot of energy.” All kidding aside, Wise, a senior, has been a stalwart for the Vikings as the last line of defense for the last three seasons. He alternated starts as the team’s keeper the last two years and has started every game this season. Northwest surrendered just 13 goals through its first 22 games this season, but like a crossing shot that comes through the box, Wise deflects the credit. “Our defense has played so well all season and they really make my job

easier,” Wise said. “I honestly don’t think my role has been too big at all. Half the shots that get taken end up getting blocked by my teammates.”

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Wise grew up playing baseball and said soccer wasn’t on his radar until fifth grade, when he watched his younger sister play.

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“I went to one of her games and it looked like a lot of fun,” he said. “I had never really given it much thought until then. I think I fell in love with it in seventh grade. I had a lot of friends on my club team that year and I just thought it was the coolest thing ever to play soccer and hang out with my friends.”

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Wise wants to eventually work in the biochemistry field. Besides soccer, he is in Key Club, German Club and German Honor Society. He also volunteers once a month at the Salvation Army Family Store and worked for two weeks at Camp Carefree during the summer.

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down the secondary for the Nighthawks the last two seasons and has also seen some time as a running back. He is being recruited by UNC Pembroke, Catawba and Wingate, among others, to continue his football career. But another passion of Foster’s is also budding – much like his time as a member of the varsity football team since his freshman year, he has also been involved with theater at Northern. “The guys (on the football team) always joke with me about whether I want to be Denzel Washington or a football player,” Foster said with a laugh. “I have a lot of fun doing both.” Whether he’s reading formations for opposing teams or remembering lines for one of the numerous productions he’s been involved with, Foster approaches both endeavors with the same enthusiasm. “I’ve learned so much the last four years about how to prepare, how to study game film, and how to practice,” Foster said. “All that leads up to what

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Foster, who comes from a long line of family members who had standout football careers, started playing when he was 8 years old.

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“I started out as an offensive lineman,” said Foster, who is 5-foot-7 and weighs 160 pounds. “I was the smallest kid on the team, which meant that I was really good at chop-blocking, where I basically would just roll into the other team’s legs.” Coaches eventually noticed Foster’s running ability and his propensity to avoid potential tacklers and his career began to blossom as a running back through middle school. Foster still sees spot duty

“My ultimate goal is to play in the NFL,” Foster said. “I’ve love to be able to take care of my family. But when I get to school, I want to study sports marketing. And I might still do theater, too.”

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Boys soccer team undefeated in conference play By MARC PRUITT First-year coach Aaron King began his varsity coaching career for the Northern Guilford soccer team on a strong note this season. King, who coached the junior varsity team last season, led Northern to a 17-3-2 record, including a perfect 14-0 mark in Mid-State 3-A Conference play. The Nighthawks have since won their first two games in the NCHSAA 3-A state playoffs, defeating Union Pines 2-0 in the first round and Orange 3-2 in overtime in the second round. The Nighthawks were scheduled to play No. 2 seed Topsail in the third round on Nov. 8.

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“This wasn’t expected,” King said. “Believe me, this was a huge undertaking this year. One of our goals was to finish the conference undefeated. Our bigger goal is to prepare ourselves for the state playoffs and get the highest seed possible. It’s all been exciting. We have a pretty young team. We lost 58 goals from two players from last season, but the kids have shown great leadership. Sometimes, I just have to get out of their way.”

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“A lot of them have had older brothers play here throughout the years, and I have heard them say they want to be better than their brothers’ teams were,” King said. “Maybe that also speaks a little to our ‘little brother’ syndrome as a school because we are still new. I love their competitive spirit. They get mad when we aren’t playing well.”

Girls tennis coasts to conference championship The Nighthawks’ girls tennis team coasted to the Mid-State 3-A conference championship, finishing with a 15-2 overall record and a 7-0 mark in the conference. The team qualified for the NCHSAA 3-A dual team tournament, losing 5-1 to East Chapel Hill in the first round. Carter Juergens, who was 14-0 at No. 2 singles during the regular season, qualified for the individual state tournament and won her first-round match 6-0, 6-2 over Caroline Harris of Topsail. Juergens fell in the second round to Rose Kenny of Charlotte Catholic 6-3, 6-0.

King credited captains Nick Carter, Styles Martin and Austin Tesauro for stepping up their games both on and off the field.

The doubles team of Erin Baer and Samantha Morgan fell 6-1, 6-2 in the first round to Jenna Hubbard and Macy Hebbard of Wilson Fike.

“Nick is also a kicker on the football team and led the conference in goals and assists,” King said. “Styles was second in the league in goals and Austin is a great defensive player. He’s so cool on the ball. I don’t know where we’d be without him.”

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The Northern Guilford volleyball team wrapped up a successful season with a 3-0 loss to Chapel Hill in the second round of the NCHSAA 3-A state playoffs. The Nighthawks finished with an

18-9 record, including a 10-4 mark in the Mid-State 3-A Conference, where they finished in third place. Senior McKenzie Miller led the conference in kills with 342, and Jenna Sivret broke the school record for career digs and finished second in the league with 265 for the season.

Cross-country teams dominate conference meet Melville runner-up in state meet The boys and girls cross-country teams had dominant performances at the Mid-State 3-A conference meet and great showings at the regional and state meets. The girls team swept the top four spots and had seven of the top eight finishers in the conference meet, led by Emma Fredericks (first), Katie Howell (second), Jessica Hardimann (third), and Abbie Boone (fourth). David Melville, the two-time defending 3-A state champion, took the top spot in the conference meet as the boys swept the top three positions and had seven of the top eight finishers. Melville finished second in the 3-A Midwest Regional and was also the runner-up in

the NCHSAA 3-A state championship meet last week at Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville. Owen States (second), Jack Bingham (third), and Benny Melville (fifth) also had strong finishes at the regional meet. Fredericks finished fifth at the regional meet in 19 minutes, 1.73 seconds to lead the girls team and was 13th in the state championship. States also had a top 10 finish at the regional meet, finishing eighth in 16:11.56.

Girls golf finishes second in state tournament The girls golf team was the state runner-up and Victoria Ladd had a strong individual showing with a fourth-place finish at the NCHSAA 3-A state tournament at Foxfire Resort Red Course in Pinehurst Oct. 23-24. Ladd had rounds of 77-75 and finished at 8-over par, seven shots behind state champion Hailey Joy of Rockingham County. Siana Wong carded rounds of 82-83 and finished in 13th place, while Anna Hillman also had a strong finish in 24th place.

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Northern Guilford will take another long road trip for the second straight season to open the NCHSAA 3-AA playoffs. Northern (6-5), which is seeded No. 12 in the East, will travel more than three hours to Greenville to play D.H. Conley (10-1), which is seeded No. 5 and champion of the

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...continued from p. 27 Eastern Carolina 3A/4A Conference. “It’s not bad to get out of the area and play these games,” head coach Erik Westberg said. “And since there is no school on Friday because of Veterans Day, that will actually help us out with travel arrangements. It’s the playoffs and we’re looking forward to our match-up.” Conley has an offensive juggernaut and ran through its conference and most of the regular season. After losing its opening game 55-49 in overtime to Northeastern, Conley ripped off 10 straight wins and scored no fewer than 30 points in any game this season. Conley scored 594 points (54 per game average) and is led by quarterback Holton Ahlers, who has committed to play at East Carolina. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound Ahlers led the conference in passing yards (3,156) and was third in rushing yards (797). He threw

53 touchdown passes and ran for 13 more during the regular season, including nine passing and two rushing scores in last Friday’s 78-43 win against South Central, accounting for 707 yards of total offense. “They run a spread offense and this kid can get the ball out quick,” Westberg said. “They score a lot of points, but they give up their fair share too. They’ve had their trouble stopping people this season too. Their offense isn’t very complicated. They do some zone read stuff, some quarterback power, and he is really good at it.” Conley gives up a little more than 21 points per game and gave up 40 or more points in three games. Westberg continued to praise his defense for their stellar play as of late and said everyone on the team is healthy coming off last week’s 33-0 loss at Western Alamance. “That’s a really good football team, point blank,” Westberg said. “And we’ll see another one this week. But you’ve got to beat the best to get where you want to be in the playoffs and we’ll be ready.”

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Injury-plagued season ends for Vikings By MARC PRUITT It’s safe to say that the 2017 football season at Northwest Guilford didn’t go as planned for first-year coach Kevin Wallace. After winning three of their first four games – including a 14-0 win against arch-rival Northern Guilford on Sept. 8 – the Vikings lost their last seven games to finish the season at 3-8 overall and 0-4 in Metro 4-A conference play and missing out on a berth in the NCHSAA 4-AA playoffs. As the losses mounted up, so did the injuries for Northwest, which was without 10 starters in several of the games going down the stretch. “I don’t think I’ve seen that as long as I’ve been around football,” Wallace said. “That’s almost an entire side of the ball you’re talking about. And when a lot of those guys are starting two ways, like several of our offensive and defensive linemen, you’re scrambling to find answers and guys to plug into those spots every week. It takes a toll, because it’s hard to simulate something like that happening to your team, especially to some of your key guys. We had so many kids step into roles they weren’t used to because we needed them to.” Standout wide receiver Tre’ Turner, who has committed to play at Virginia Tech, was lost for the season because of a shoulder injury sustained against Reidsville on Sept. 22. Turner had 24 receptions for 567 yards and six touchdowns at the time of his injury and missed the last five games of the season. Quarterback Jacob Leonard missed several games because of a laceration to his ear. Kicker/punter Cody Creed was nursing a stress fracture in his right leg for most of the season and broke his left leg in the regular season finale

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against Grimsley last Friday night. Adam Marshall, a two-way starter on the offensive and defensive lines, fractured his elbow against West Forsyth and missed the last four games of the season. Added to those key injuries are the various nicks and dings sustained during games as well as numerous players sidelined for concussions, and it led to a frustrating season all around. Still, Wallace said he has identified his offseason priorities and is eager to move forward. “We can build something positive from this,” Wallace said. “We’ve got to develop the kids in two ways. First, we need to get our offseason strength and conditioning program in place. I think having that established will be a big asset. And second, we’ve got to recruit kids within the school to play. Our numbers aren’t where they need to be for a school of our size, so we need to identify those kids who we think can help us and then develop them. We’ve already identified 10 to 12 of them who are involved with other sports, and their coaches are being proactive and encouraging them to play.” Looking ahead to next season, Wallace is also encouraged with some of his returning players. “We have a big junior class,” he said. “We’ll have Cameron Cloud (led team with 35 receptions for 599 yards and nine touchdowns) back, (Peter) Hennigan, and Dannell Stewart, who did some really good things for us this season. We’ll look over every offensive play we did this season and see where we need to adjust, whether that be scheme, or coaching, or assignment. We’ll get our program in place and move forward.”

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Announcing Barbour & Williams Law As a result of attorney Bill Barbour’s partnership with attorney Tracy Williams in late October 2017, the Oak Ridge Tracy Williams Law Office of Bill Barbour is now Barbour & Williams Law. Both attorneys continue to assist clients with a variety of legal matters including estate administration, estate planning, trust administration, guardianships, con-

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GRINS to... Stokesdale mayoral candidate John Flynt for his answer to a question in the NWO’s Oct. 27-Nov. 2 issue. Appreciated your awareness of Stokesdale’s recently inflated expenses from growing government. I thought I was the only one who took notice. Steve and Anna Jolly, residents of Twelve Oaks, for a super fun Jollyween. Awesome music from the Tyler Millard Band, too! A must-do every year in Oak Ridge.

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Santiago, who always gives me an awesome smile when handing me my Egg White Delight at the McDonald’s drive-through window in Oak Ridge. It’s worth the $2.87 for the smile alone, and my breakfast sandwich is a bonus! All the teachers and staff of Little Feet Learning Center in Stokesdale for always going above and beyond. You are all appreciated and we are so blessed our child is a part of this wonderful facility! NWO editor Patti Stokes for the editorial in last week’s paper calling it as it is!

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The nearly 100 Riley Village trick-or-treaters who knocked on our door this year. Almost everyone said, “thank you.” We’re blessed to be living with such great neighbors. Guilford County Sheriff’s Office. We encountered multiple officers after two break-ins. All officers involved did a bang-up job finding out who broke in and arresting them. Thank you for being here for the community! Patti Stokes for standing up to Gail Dunham and her group of hypocrites. Thank you for your tireless effort to tell the truth while correcting the misinformation, false accusations and lies. President Trump. I am tired of living paycheck to paycheck. Thanks for remembering the middle class. Congress needs to pass the new tax reform now! McDonald’s in Oak Ridge – I love your fries! The leather-clad hottie pictured on page 37 of last week’s Northwest Observer. Editor’s note: Batgirl was a big hit, as was her husband, who came dressed as Batman and even drove his “Batmobile,” which the kids loved! Bella Luna Ristorante and Bar, JP Looneys Wing Wagon and Lowes Foods (all Oak Ridge businesses) for donating to our daughter’s JDRF Walk team dinner. Oak Ridge is certainly a caring and giving community. Patti Stokes re: Election season ... Silence isn’t always “golden.” But standing up and speaking out sure can be.... Courteous drivers who let other drivers turn onto Highway 68 during rush hour. The Stokesdale candidates for your

cordial, friendly gathering the morning of the election. I had to smile when I saw you all under one rain canopy, chatting and enjoying coffee together. Nice to see that you all get along and work together.

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Maureena Shepherd (Realtor) for providing an amazing lunch for the teachers and staff at Oak Ridge Elementary on Wednesday!

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The always nice, always cheerful, always professional gals at Great Clips! A great haircut is just the icing on the cake. The children and parents at Summerfield Farm’s Tractor & Treat and Oak Ridge Commons’ Great Pumpkin Event. As a mom, it was refreshing to hear the thank yous and watch the little ones waiting their turn to get treats. Duke Energy, for working hard to restore power to Oak Ridge on Nov. 4. I know it took a long time, but it’s a big job when an entire power

Every candidate in northwest Guilford County, regardless of whether elected, for your willingness to serve our communities in a very challenging role.

People who decorated for Halloween in early September. Many of your neighbors got tired of looking at skeletons and spiderwebs. Halloween is finally over. Please transition to autumn or Thanksgiving decorations. Wendy’s in Oak Ridge, the worst food I have eaten! Fries had so much salt it would burn your mouth. Burger looked like it was burnt. Better food at McDonald’s! Editor’s note: We received a gripe last week about McDonald’s in Oak Ridge, which I suspect prompted the gripe we received this week about Wendy’s – so the battle of the fast food restaurants

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Pedestrians who jaywalk. The Republican tax windfall for the wealthy elite horror show. Child credit gone; 65 and older credit gone; medical deductions gone; student loan interest deduction gone; $1.5 trillion budget deficit yes. What a disgrace! Customers who don’t understand that the bulk of a hairstylist’s income comes from tips. These kind, hardworking folks give up their evenings and weekends to be available at your convenience. Please don’t be a Scrooge!

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is on. For what it’s worth, I can remember when we didn’t have any fast food restaurants in Oak Ridge to complain about. I personally don’t frequent them often, but when I do, the quality of the food I’ve gotten there is pretty consistent with what I can expect from a fast food restaurant and the service is usually at least satisfactory, and sometimes much better – except one evening last week, when a Wendy’s manager-level employee was cussing at coworkers as he was shoving my order out the window at me. I don’t know what kind of a day he had had, or what he was personally experiencing, but his behavior left me without an appetite much more so than too much salt on French fries.

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Individuals who think it’s okay to take their anger out on the gas pedal. Doing so can only put others at risk and create more problems. Why put yourself in a life-or-death situation? Think about it! Tailgaters on any road. I have what Daddy used to call a “lead foot,” so I’m usually going at least 5 mph over the speed limit, but apparently that’s not fast enough for some of these impatient people. The Democratic party, which does not want to give the middle class a tax cut. They say it could raise the debt, but Obama raised the debt $9 trillion. Sad.

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chest compressions for cardiac-arrest patients – was added to the squad truck. Less than 24 hours after being trained on the device, the fire department used it. “I feel like we’ve hit a home run – a grand slam, really – for the citizens in our fire district and those who travel through,” Gauldin said. “That’s what it’s all about – our service, our delivery.” Added Deputy Chief Randy Southard, “We got four things at one time that would normally take us multiple years to accomplish a year at a time without increasing the tax.” The district’s fire tax is 10 cents for each $100 property value. A 5-cent increase to the fire-tax cap was approved by voters in March 2016 but hasn’t been touched, Gauldin and Southard said. The Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grant came at the right time, Gauldin said. “With the decline in volunteerism, we continually have to look at our staffing here,” he said. “We take a look at that about every three to four years … and we were very lucky in that we were due to look at staffing again (in 2017). “We put in for the grant, and it worked out we were able to get it.” Interviews for the positions are underway, Gauldin said. The new hires will start the first week in January, allowing the department to go from three persons for each 24-hour shift to four and increasing the full-time staff, which includes Gauldin, to 14. There also is one part-time person Monday through Friday, and 26 volunteers. The grant will pay 75 percent of the salary and benefits for the three new positions for the first two years, then 35 percent the third year; the district picks up the rest. The district is responsible for the entire cost starting the fourth year, Gauldin said.

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Stokesdale Fire Department’s new squad truck went into service in August to run medical calls. The vehicle, which cost about $160,000. is more cost effective than a fire engine and easier to maneuver in neighborhoods.

The Summerfield Fire District also was awarded a SAFER grant, Chief Chris Johnson said. The $300,137 will pay the bulk of the cost for three positions, which already have been filled. Summerfield now has 29 full-time firefighters, 13 part-timers and a volunteer roster of 40 to cover three stations, Johnson said. Oak Ridge has not applied for a SAFER grant in eight or nine years, Chief Steve Simmons said. Stokesdale’s ISO rating, which was issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal following an inspection in June, goes into effect Dec. 1. The district was graded on community risk reduction, its upgraded equipment and 24-7 staffing, communications capability and water supply. The town’s water system was a major advantage, Gauldin said. “When you got hydrants 500 to 800 feet apart in a rural area, it’s going to help you,” he said. The ISO ratings for Summerfield and Oak Ridge also improved. Summerfield achieved a Class 3 rating, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2018. Oak Ridge went from 6 to 4, with the new rating effective Feb. 1. Oak

Ridge has 16 full-time positions, two part-time administrative positions and 15 volunteers to cover two stations, according to Simmons. The squad truck is nothing new for Stokesdale, Gauldin said. The district transitioned away from it several years ago because of staffing. Gauldin said it made more sense at that time – with just two on duty in the daytime – to use the engine to run medical calls, too. But the additional person each shift starting in January will allow two firefighters to answer medical calls with the squad truck and still leave two on the engine, he said. Gauldin also said the smaller vehicle is more cost effective. Stokesdale’s growth figured into the equation, too, he said. “We’re getting more neighborhoods, and it’s easier to maneuver the small vehicle around in a neighborhood with the amount of traffic we’ve got,” he said.

the district had been fortunate enough to avoid having to replace a truck for several years. And because the cost of the squad truck was less than what had been projected, the fire district board voted to purchase the LUCAS device with some of the money left over, Gauldin said. “We had been taking a look at how far out Stokesdale is and how long it takes EMS to get to us, and this was something we could do to improve our service to the citizens,” he said. The mobile device runs on batteries or can be plugged into an electrical socket. He said the medical directors in Guilford and Rockingham counties gave their full support. “We’re glad we had the opportunity to get a piece of equipment in our fire district that will give someone with a heart attack or who goes into cardiac arrest a better chance (to survive),” Gauldin said.

Gauldin said the district made 852 calls in 2016; 497 were medical calls.

The department was trained on the device Oct. 23, and used it the next day. It was used a second time Nov. 2.

Money for the vehicle came from a truck fund in the district’s capital improvement budget, Gauldin said. He said money was available because

Summerfield also has a LUCAS device but has never used it, Johnson said. Oak Ridge doesn’t have one, Simmons said.

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1989 CADILAC DEVILLE, silver-gray, brand-new tires, new battery, 86,000 miles. $3,999. (336) 643-7010.

Gideon Grove UMC will hold their ANNUAL FALL BAZAAR on Saturday, November 11, 8am-1pm at the church, 2865 Gideon Grove Church Rd., Stokesdale. Breakfast will be served. There will be baked goods, crafts, a handmade quilt raffle and many other exciting things to see. Contact Laura Harrell at (336) 643-6042 for more info.

Flatrock United Methodist CHURCH BAZAAR, Saturday, November 18, 7-11am, 6720 US 158, Stokesdale. Big country breakfast, vendors, bake sale. For more information, please call Dolly, (336) 643-5700.

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

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INDEX Auto Sales & Service .................. 35 Employment ............................... 35 Homecare Available ................... 35 Save the Date ............................ 35 Yard/Garage Sales ...................... 35 Home Services ....................... 35-37 Misc. Services.............................. 37

LIGHT AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE L & T Small Engine Service. Brakes, rotors, oil changes, light engine repair. 2013 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge, (336) 298-4314.

P/T CHRISTMAS TREE LOT SALES, The Garden Outlet, (336) 643-0898. MOTIVATED PERSON NEEDED to do auto inspections, oil changes, tires and minor mechanical repairs. Contact Wayne at gregwayne7@yahoo.com. Millwork company in Greensboro looking for WOOD SHOP APPRENTICE to learn wood working. Must be a hard worker, self-motivated, show up on time, work late when asked, and have the ability to learn how to use wood working tools. Full-time with plenty of O/T available. Experience preferred, but not necessary. $10-15 per hour, depending on experience. Contact Ryan at ryand@cardinalmillwork.com if interested.

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Misc. Wanted ............................. 38

HOMECARE AVAILABLE

Real Estate ................................. 38

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YARD SALE, Saturday, Nov. 11, 8am-2pm, 6105 Lomond Ct., Summerfield, NC. Includes Christmas tree and decor, vintage cookware, vintage camera equipment, Duncan Royal Santas, holiday wreaths, Thanksgiving decor, florals. No children’s items. All prices set. No early birds please. Rain date, Saturday, Nov. 18.

EMPLOYMENT

Misc. for Sale ........................ 37-38

Pets & Animal Services ................ 38

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VENDORS NEEDED, craft or gift items, for the 4th annual Mayodan Christmas Stroll, Friday, December 1, 5-8pm. Only $25/ space. For more info, call (336) 427-0099 or (336) 548-2273.

OAK RIDGE FALL FESTIVAL CRAFT SHOW, Saturday, Nov. 11, 9am-4pm, 6231 Lisa Drive, Oak Ridge (take Linville Road to the new parking area across from Town Hall). 90+ vendors, re-purposed & handmade crafts, music, face painting, food! For more information, please email Mary at showinfomj@gmail.com. FALL BAZAAR, Sat., Nov. 11, 8am-12n, Mt. Zion UMC, 3708 Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale. Homemade canned & baked goods, unique handmade items, Christmas bows, handmade quilt raffle, gently used treasures, UMW Heritage Cookbook, breakfast biscuits and lots more! Summerfield CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, Saturday, November 18, 5:30pm, Summerfield Athletic Park, 5200 Hwy. 220 North. Music by the NWHS Vocal Ensemble, light refreshments, s’mores, bonfire! See display ad on page 22 for more info. ARTS & CRAFTS EXTRAVAGANZA and bake sale, Saturday, Nov. 18, 9am-1pm, Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church, 2615 Oak Ridge Road. Please visit ORPC.org or call (336) 643-3452 for more info.

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HOME SERVICES CLEANING MAIDS OF HONOR HOME CLEANING $25 off! Locally owned, bonded staff. 40 years in service. BBB A+ rating. (336) 708-2407. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. (336) 309-0747. THE CLEANING TECHNICIAN INC. With school back and, and work also, let me give you a quote for your detailed cleaning. Licensed, bonded & insured. Call for your free quote! Lisa, (336) 207-0770. HOME CLEANING. Afford. rates, ref. avail., 10 years exp. Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592. AMERICAN MAID New to your area. Two years experience. All your basic housecleaning needs. Call for your free estimate. (336) 409-4554.

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GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

GRADING / HAULING

FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Fall lawn care, seeding & aerating. Tree work. Pine needles & mulch. Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 458-6491.

houses, running errands. Will fit to your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, (336) 231-1838. CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. (336) 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com. MAID-2-SHINE. Excellent service, 15 years exp. Free estimates., excellent references. (336) 338-0223. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873. CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will fit to your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, (336) 231-1838.

Your business should be here! Let us introduce you to our readers (all 25,000 plus!). We’ll help create a marketing plan that works for you! Call Laura, (336) 644-7035 or email info@nwobserver for more info.

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PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.

WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764.

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

AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820.

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BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways, concrete work. (336) 362-3647.

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One call fixes it all! A+ rating with BBB! Call (336) 987-0350 for a free estimate. APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr. Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707. L & T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE LLP “We get you mowing!” Free pickup and delivery. 2103 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. (336) 298-4314.

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ELECTRICAL BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC Got Power? Residential, commercial and solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192.

FLOORING It’s A CARPET thing! Repairs, restretch, replace. (336) 643-6500.

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LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING TRACTOR FOR HIRE – Bush hogging, grading, brush/tree removal. (336) 207-6632. 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 (336) 643-9157. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free estimates. (336) 644-1174.

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulch, landscaping, pine needles and straw. (336) 362-3647. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 6439332, carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. EXTERIOR GREENSCAPES LLC Lawncare services / aeration & seeding. (336) 682-1456. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic./Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck/chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. (336) 643-1119.

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GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490.

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ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875. DELIMA LAWNCARE. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. (336) 669-5210. ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981.

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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.

HOME SERVICES

MISC. SERVICES

MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone,

PREMIER CONSTRUCTION. Providing all of your home maintenance needs, remodeling and new construction. (336) 430-9507.

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BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic. & insured. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

PRESSURE WASHING

ROOFING

SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of

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

CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call (336) 643-8191 or (336) 580-3245.

concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336)

GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.

PREMIER ROOFING CONSTRUCTION Insurance specialist, free inspections, res./ comm., BBB A rating. (336) 430-9507.

PAINTING & DRYWALL CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior & exterior. Free est., lic./ins. (336) 669-5210. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still,

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(336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com. CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155. PAINTING – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186.

BEK Paint Co. Residential & Commercial David & Judy Long, owners

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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.

A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, (336) 621-6962.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981. JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 38 years exp. (336) 362-6343. HAMMERSMITH WOODWORKING INC. Carpentry, custom cabinetry, built-ins, exterior repairs. ASP - Helping Hand. Over 30 years exp.. Call Carlton, (336) 404-3002. 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.

ERIE INSURANCE – IN KERNERSVILLE Long Insurance Services, (336) 992-5664.

Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068.

body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470.

MISC. FOR SALE FRIGIDAIRE UPRIGHT FREEZER, white, $150; Kenmore side-by-side refrigerator with through-the-door ice/water dispenser, white, $250; Summit commercial glassdoor beverage center, white, $350; Sharp portable microwave oven, white, $25. Must pick items up (no delivery). For more info, call (336) 643-1488. Can text or email pictures on request. SPLIT & SEASONED FIREWOOD. Delivery available. (336) 643-9332.

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Barbour & Williams Law......................10 The Law Offices of Susan Greeson .....33

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Carolina Priority Care............................9 Dove Medical Supply ..................... 16-17 LeBauer Healthcare ..................... 11, 23 Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery ....30 Novant – Northwest Family Medicine ....25 Physical Medicine of the Carolinas ......18

EuroHaus .............................................4 Piedmont Truck Tires Inc. .....................5 Vestal Buick GMC, Inc. .......................29

BUILDER Walraven Signature Homes ................12

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Olmsted Orthodontics ........................24

Guardian Ad Litem Program ..............23

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Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ................19 Best 4K9 ............................................30 Carolina Value Pet Care .....................32 Northwest Animal Hospital ...................8 Veterinary Hospital of Oak Ridge.........19 Westergaard Kennels ............................3

Oak Ridge United Methodist Church ....27

EVENTS Summerfield Christmas Tree Lighting ....22

DENTIST Infinity Dental .....................................25

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A New Dawn Realty............................38 Angie Wilkie, Allen Tate ......................26 Dede Cunningham, Keller Williams ......3 Jake Letterman, Berkshire Hathaway ....38 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway .......38 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ..................29 Summerfield Farms ............................33 Tanya Hill, Realty One ........................19

SNAP Fitness ......................................32

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES BEK Paint Company............................37 Carpets by Direct ................................ 13 Carpet Super Mart .........................20-21 Elegant Transformations by Marcie .....19 Haley Hahn Home Solutions ..............36 Marshall Stone ...................................36 New Garden Landscape & Nursery ......2 Old School Home Repair ....................36 Pest Management Systems .................27 ProStone ............................................25 Stokesdale Heating & Air ....................28

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u Lacey Dawn Lee, daughter of David and Sierra Lee of Stokesdale, enjoyed cozying up to the Northwest Observer for a good read before settling down for a nap while at the Great Pumpkin Event in Oak Ridge on Oct. 28.