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Racist video by two students casts NWHS in ‘bad’ light As racial rant spreads on social media, students, parents and school administrators condemn the video while law enforcement increases presence at school. It’s ‘a learning opportunity,’ one parent said. by CHRIS BURRITT GREENSBORO – An explicitly racist and crude video posted on Snapchat by two Northwest Guilford High School students followed by a threat of violence at the school has shaken students and parents

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and put law enforcement on alert. The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office increased its presence at the high school this week for “the peace of mind of the students and the teachers,” said Capt. Doug Burroughs, supervisor of resource officers in the county’s schools. In a telephone message to students’ homes Wednesday, Principal Ralph Kitley said law enforcement had found no evidence that the threat of violence was credible. “The concern that we have right now is that our kids feel safe,” said Ashley Royal, parent of a junior at the school and advocacy chairperson for the school’s Parent, Teacher, Student Organization. “Students and staff are really saddened. The video was vile and disgusting and doesn’t reflect who we are.”

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Extra law enforcement was present at Northwest Guilford High School this week in response to a student posting a threat of violence on social media. Royal’s son, Graham, attended school Wednesday, although an undisclosed number of students stayed home after a message posted on social media

Tuesday referenced a possible shooting at the school. The number of students who didn’t attend classes Wednesday

“I’m thankful for the best pup of all. I never thought I’d have a dog, but I got Sage, an American cocker spaniel, in April, and my life has completely changed. Best of all, I get to bring her to work at Countryside Manor every day. It’s fun having her around and watching her interact with all the residents. They love her as much as I do! Plus, having Sage has given me a small glimpse of what it would be like to have children.” Rachel Dillery, Greensboro

the Park monthly events. He loves giving out the small door prizes, eating hot dogs and just being with friends and neighbors of our Oak Ridge community.

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We give thanks: Part II

In this week’s issue we share the additional responses we received recently when we asked our readers “What are you especially thankful for this year?”

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“I’m thankful for the new 7-pound, furry bundle who joined our family this year – Beauty, the dog. She’s our daughter’s best friend. “I’m also thankful for turkey, stuffing, noodles, pumpkin pie and cooler weather to wear baggy clothes to cover it all!” Danielle Gram, Oak Ridge

“I truly love seeing my grandson, Wilson, as he helps with the Music in

“Wilson loves to make people smile and never wants to miss anything in our community. I am so thankful for the support, love and caring neighbors who make up this town of Oak Ridge. “Wilson is truly a blessing and I am so thankful God gave him to my family.” Phyllis Anders (Wilson’s Nana), Oak Ridge

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“I believe my passion for healthcare stems from my core personality traits,” Dr. Andy said. “I wear my heart on my sleeve, live to help others and love data. Listening and caring are two things I do best... I thrive on learning the healthcare goals of my patients and knocking down the barriers that keep them from reaching those goals. Their success is my passion.

“Family medicine is a wonderful specialty filled with compassionate, smart, and committed individuals,” she continued. “I am proud to be part of this group. ... I grew up outside of Detroit, Michigan, and had the opportunity to be exposed to a diverse population early on. My mother was born in Mexico; my father’s parents were from Italy. Therefore, I learned that differences in people are to be appreciated. I believe this has helped me understand many different types of people which allows me to connect to my patients on a more personal level.” Dr. Andy added, “My philosophy on how to deliver care is simple and straightforward: ‘HELP THE PATIENT.’ From the time we meet, it should be clear to my patients that I am there for them. I will listen and learn what their problems and healthcare goals are. I will educate on different options that they have to meet those goals. And I will monitor them over time to ensure we are getting where they want to be. ... My approach allows the patient to lead while I gently support with medical information and skills.” In her non-work life, Dr. Andy enjoys doing almost anything with her young daughter. “She makes me laugh,” she said. “As well, I have recently begun exercising regularly – finally practicing what I preach!”

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Town gets clean audit opinion for FY 2017-18 Stokesdale has more than 11 years’ worth of covered expenditures in unassigned fund balance by STEVE MANN STOKESDALE – The firm auditing the Town of Stokesdale for fiscal year 2017-18 recently offered a clean audit opinion, saying what Stokesdale has done without a property tax is “a good example a lot of other towns should follow.” R. Rex Rouse Jr. of Rouse, Rouse, Penn & Rouse, LLP said Stokesdale is in good shape financially, with no long-term debt and enough in its unassigned fund balance to cover 11.38 years’ worth of expenditures. That is up from 10.89 years in FY 2016-17 and 8.14 years in FY 2015-16. The average for the state is about six months, Rouse said. Mayor John Flynt said the credit for that goes to all those who have previously served on the town council. “They were great, great stewards with the Town’s money,” Flynt said. “They deserve credit from Day One. That’s why the Town is in such a good financial position and why it’s been able to operate without taxes.” The general fund balance increased $149,450, from $2,844,933 on June 30, 2017, to $2,994,383 on June 30, 2018. The unassigned fund balance, available for appropriation, increased from $2,681,608 to $2,836,416. Actual revenues ($398,951) ex-

ceeded budgeted revenues ($384,409) by $14,542. Revenues were also up from $389,405 in FY 2017. Operating expenditures were $97,908 less than budgeted – even though actual expenditures were 1.33 percent higher ($246,180) than FY 2017. The largest variance was salaries, which were down from $70,628 in FY 2017 to $48,194 in FY 2018. Legal fees more than doubled, from $7,783 to $15,972, and property and grounds expenditures increased from $22,233 to $29,373. Total operating revenue in the water enterprise fund dropped $32,097 from FY 2017 to $475,615; a decrease in water taps accounted for $22,422 of that. Total expenditures increased 7.8 percent, from $472,227 to $509,033. There was a net loss of $24,784 in FY 2018 compared to a $38,555 surplus in FY 2017. Included in the net loss is an increase in depreciation of $2,616. In the auditing firm’s letter to the council regarding internal controls, Rouse suggested the mayor or a council member receive bank statements unopened and review the bank reconciliations, and that the town clerk, mayor or a council member approve time sheets before submitting the documentation to the payroll service. Town Clerk/Financial Officer Alisa Houk said in an email she processes the time sheets but had not been signing off on those of the deputy clerk and budget officer after reviewing them. Houk said Rouse suggested she sign the time sheets after she reviews them.

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During a recent vote by the Stokesdale Town Council about spending $65,000 to complete a gap in the Town’s waterline on Lester Road (view article on p. 3 of last week’s issue at nwobserver.com), one of the concerns raised was that the area is in the corridor of the proposed bypass for U.S. 158.

One council member said that under state statutes the Town would have to pay for moving or reburying the waterline if construction of the bypass necessitates it. Another said he was told any infrastructure destroyed or moved during construc-

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tion would be part of the cost of the bypass project. Who was right? As is often the case with government, it depends. But in this case, being a small town is beneficial. Karen Reynolds, a project manager for the N.C. Department of Transportation, told the Northwest Observer the department pays to relocate any utility impacted by a state project. But she suggested we contact Patty Eason, a division construction engineer with the DOT in Greensboro. Eason said the necessary relocation of any water and sewer lines in an existing DOT right of way in a future state project would be at the municipality’s expense. However, if it were outside the DOT’s right of way and is damaged or needs to be moved during construction, the DOT would pay for it. But, Eason also recalled an update of the state statute that puts a cap on a

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If a proposed bypass for U.S. 158 necessitates moving or reburying any of the Town of Stokesdale’s waterlines, the Department of Transportation will pay for all associated costs of doing so. municipality’s cost in this situation. G.S. 136-27.1 – “Relocation of water and sewer lines of municipalities, nonprofit water or sewer corporations or associations, and local boards of education” – was updated in 2015. It states that the DOT shall pay “the nonbetterment cost” for the necessary relocation of water and sewer lines within the existing transportation project right of way if it fell under one of seven conditions, including that the water and sewer lines are owned by a municipality with a population of 10,000 or less according to the decennial census. Stokesdale’s population is about 6,000, Town Clerk/Finance Officer Alisa Houk said. Under the statute, municipalities with populations greater than 10,000 would pay 25 to 100 percent of the cost. Stokesdale also appears to fall under two other conditions, that the water and sewer lines are owned by a nonprofit water or sewer association or corporation, and the water or sewer system was organized under Chapter 162A of the general statutes. The final design plan of the 6.5-mile bypass route has not been completed or funded. Reynolds has said funding for rightof-way acquisition would probably be allocated in 2028 at the earliest, with construction possibly starting in 2030.

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...continued from p. 1 won’t be available until Thursday, said Connie Mayberry, a spokeswoman for Guilford County Schools (GCS). “I normally don’t let these sorts of things bother me and I’ve never felt the need to keep my child at home before,” said Kim Hicks, who decided with her husband, Chris, to keep their daughter out of school Wednesday. “This time it was just weird. The video was so graphic and racist. “It is really scary and puzzling to think that it’s 2018 and we have high schoolers who are in this mindset,” said Hicks, who along with her husband grew up in northwest Guilford County and graduated from NWHS in the early 1990s. “We have one of the best schools in Guilford County, and we are educated and diverse. This is disappointing.” Three in four NWHS students are white, according to Guilford County Schools. Current student enrollment is about 2,100, with 71 percent going on to attend four-year colleges and universities, 23 percent going to community colleges and four percent entering the military, according to the school’s website. “We feel like this incident has cast a bad reputation on the school,” said Kelly Parsons, parent of three children who have attended NWHS, including one who is a senior this year. As president of the Parent, Teacher, Student Organization, Parsons said she’s been involved with many school activities where respect and diversity among students have been evident. “A lot of us were brought up with the expression that a couple of bad apples can spoil the whole barrel,” Parsons said. “Many of us are taking these views of racism expressed by these two students very seriously. There is no tolerance for that at Northwest. We absolutely condemn it.” In a message posted on the school’s website Wednesday, Tony Watlington,

GCS’s chief of schools, said the school system and NWHS condemned “this inappropriate behavior. I spent most of the day at the school yesterday and want to assure you that our top priority is a safe and inclusive learning environment for all.”

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“From what we’ve seen in the hallways, it seems to be normal business for the kids,” he said. “You know how social media can speed things up and get rumors flying, but we’ve not seen anything that has escalated from that video. The school staff, principal and administration have handled it well. We’re staying in the background in case they need any help from us.”

A photograph provided by Parsons shows a blackboard in the school dotted by Post-it notes with messages from students. The idea originated with sophomore Trinity De Risio, who after learning of the hate-filled video two of her classmates had posted decided to combat it by placing sticky notes on the walls of the school hallways with positive messages such as “fight hate with love,” and “you’re not alone.” One student reciprocated with a note that read, “Be the change.” Another wrote, “Be the person your dog thinks you are.” Parsons said the school community looks forward to a return to normalcy. “We are still a school,” she said. “We need to get back to the business of educating these kids and healing the wounds that we have here.”

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Community Lutheran to disband, donate all remaining funds Dwindling attendance prompts congregational vote to disband and donate about $130,000 to 11 groups by CHRIS BURRITT STOKESDALE – After 27 years, Community Lutheran Church is folding – but not before deciding to give away all of its money. In a final gesture reflecting its commitment to giving, the church is donating about $130,000 to 11 organizations and causes, from Urban Ministry in Greensboro to Stokesdale’s Camp Carefree, which serves children with chronic illnesses. The congregation voted unanimously on Sunday, Nov. 11, to disband after regular attendance had dwindled

to fewer than 20 people. The church moved worship services last March to Flat Rock United Methodist Church on U.S. 158 in Stokesdale after selling its property on U.S. 220 in Summerfield to The Lord’s Church of Greater Greensboro, a Korean congregation. “We’ve always been a congregation that has done things in the community,” said Carol Womble, who along with her husband, Jim, is a charter member of Community Lutheran. “That led to the decision to give the money away.” The congregation’s final service is planned for Sunday, Jan. 6. Afterwards, among the final duties for Rev. Chris Johnson, the church’s pastor, and administrative assistant Janet Weitz will be distributing hymnals, office chairs and other items to people willing to pick them up from Flat Rock United Methodist.

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Community Lutheran Church “has strived to make a difference in the world around it,” said Rev. Chris Johnson, pastor of the church. He and administrative assistant Janet Weitz will lose their jobs when the church disbands and gives away all of its money early next year. “The mission matters more” than their jobs, Johnson said.

The two staff members are losing their jobs. “We could have thrown all of the money from the sale of the building into the general budget and kept on going for a while with 10 or 15 people in worship,” said Johnson, 52, who has pastored the church for the last three and a half years. “But that would have just frittered the money away,” he said. “From the beginning, Community Lutheran has strived to make a difference in the world around it.” The church started in 1991 with a small group of people who met in the pastor’s home, and then in a space at Summerfield Family Medicine. The congregation later converted the former Community Supermarket in Summerfield, located at Summerfield Road and Pleasant Ridge Road, into their

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church before purchasing property and constructing a new church building on U.S. 220 in 1997. Regular attendance climbed to about 135 people over the next five years, Womble said. Since then, however, it’s fallen steadily as members moved away or died and families with young children grew older and stopped attending. “Once you lose your youth, you lose your church,” Womble said. Selling the church’s property last spring relieved debt, but it also led to further declines in attendance, Johnson said. Over the years, the church hosted community groups including Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon while members served meals at Urban Ministry and donated to numerous causes.

Among them are the 11 organizations sharing the congregation’s final gift of roughly $130,000, with the exact amount to be determined after final giving and expenses have been tabulated, Johnson said. The money will be evenly divided among the groups, which include First Lutheran Church’s Agape Day Camp in Greensboro, the Good Samaritan Ministries of Stokesdale and the Northwest Guilford Area Backpack Ministry that provides food for school-age children to eat on weekends. Another recipient is a fund for families with children receiving care at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem. Disbanding the church “felt very sad to me because it was my family,” Womble said. Its final act of giving lessens the loss. “It’s what Christ wants you to do,” she acknowledged.

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Planning Board to review major subdivision case, rezoning request at Nov. 29 meeting STOKESDALE – A major subdivision case involving a revision of the Master Preliminary Plat of Old Moore’s Mill subdivision, Phase 2, and a conditional zoning case for a proposed subdivision off Ellisboro Road highlight the agenda of the Stokesdale Planning Board. The meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 8325 Angel-Pardue Road. The Old Moore’s Mill case is a proposed revision to the overall sketch plan and Master Preliminary Plat. The revision would eliminate the stub street Fern Haven Drive, which is incorporated into a lot, and add an additional lot to the undeveloped portion of the Master Preliminary Plat.

The addition of any lot to the original preliminary plat would require a second entrance to the subdivision under Section 5-13.3 (F) of the Stokesdale Development Ordinance, which was approved in 2006 and states, “No single entrance to a new residential subdivision shall serve more than 50 lots or 500 trips per day.” That section of the development ordinance was approved in response to the subdivision, according to Town officials. In the other case, Dorothy Angel – the owner of about 26.13 acres at 9003 Ellisboro Road, across from the intersection with Gideon Grove Road – is requesting the parcel be rezoned

from RS-30 (residential single-family, minimum lot size 30,000 square feet) and AG (agriculture) to CZ-RS-30 (residential single-family, minimum 30,000 square feet, with conditions). The two conditions listed on the rezoning application are a Type C buffer of vegetation along Ellisboro Road, and connecting to South Point Drive in Phase 3 of the Boone Landing community at the rear of the proposed 27-lot subdivision for “interconnected residential development and social interaction.” South Point Drive dead ends less than 100 yards from its intersection with Deer Path Court. The Town’s water system is in that area.

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Summerﬁeld couple’s frugality provides for charitable giving The money Glenn and Lynne Ogden save from scouting for bargains enables them to give to more than 30 organizations and causes, from Triad Stage to Habitat for Humanity to their church by CHRIS BURRITT OAK RIDGE – Glenn and Lynne Ogden have been “givers” for many years. Their pledge of $50,000 to Triad Stage in Greensboro earlier this month just happened to be their biggest gift yet.

The couple’s donation started out simply enough. Longtime supporters of Triad Stage, they read last spring about the organization’s funding shortfall which led to the cancelation of a play in Winston-Salem. “We looked at each other and said, ‘We can help,’” Lynne recalled. For the past half century, ever since they met in Sunday School class while students at the University of Missouri in the late 1960s, the Ogdens have been frugal. “Living below our means,” as Glenn calls it, has enabled them to donate to more than 30 organizations and causes, from Habitat for Humanity to American Cancer Society to their church, Oak Ridge Presbyterian.

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The lights were on clearance sale for about $4 each at Home Depot. Glenn bought all of them, figuring the church would have extras in case some of the

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“They give in numerous ways to the church,” said Rev. Marti Reed Hazelrigg, ORPC’s pastor. “They’ve never done anything to get attention or reward. It’s always about others, not them.”

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Lynne and donating the rest to Greensboro Urban Ministry. “We have the fun of finding a bargain,” he said. “We have the fun of helping somebody out.” It was while growing up in the Midwest that the couple learned about giving. The son of a Presbyterian minister, Glenn put a third of his allowance in the church’s offering plate, a third in his piggy bank and the rest in his pocket to spend as he wished. Lynne was a Missouri farm girl who pulled weeds from the family’s soybean field and watched her father donate a load of grain to their church on the annual “Lord’s Acre Day.” On their first date in college, Glenn took Lynne to a music concert on cam-

pus. It was free. Afterwards, he said he did something he had never done before. “I kissed her,” he said, “and she said ‘You’re not supposed to do that.’” Glenn earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and spent three decades as an engineer with Procter & Gamble Co. After earning a degree in elementary education, Lynne taught school, focusing on special education. “There were some children you couldn’t reach,” said Lynne, who later went on to earn her doctorate in special education administration. “I wanted to figure out why they didn’t learn as easily or as quickly as other children.”

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The couple moved to Greensboro in 1995 when Glenn transferred to P&G’s factory in Brown Summit. Seven years later, they built a home on 15 acres in Summerfield. They’re now both 72 and retired. Instead of taking traditional vacations, the couple visits family in the Midwest, with Glenn toting tools to help relatives with home repairs. They travel with two GPS navigation devices – one gives directions to their destination while the other leads them to outlets selling the cheapest gasoline. About 15 years ago the Ogdens began attending performances at Triad Stage. Since then they’ve contributed on a regular basis, and hope their gift of

$50,000 will inspire others to give more or donate for the first time. Triad Stage is using the couple’s contribution to launch a campaign to raise $250,000 and increase membership from 750 to 1,000 by June 30, 2019. The Ogden’s donation is a challenge gift, meaning it will match the first $50,000 raised. “Not only is their offer generous in financial support but also generous in spirit, setting us up for a larger campaign,” said Richard Whittington, Triad Stage’s founding managing director. “The opportunity to engage the entire community in this challenge means so much to supporting our not-for-profit mission.”

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CRIME / INCIDENT report Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, District 1 has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County.

ARRESTS/CITATIONS NOV. 20 | A 47-year-old female was arrested at 7:55 p.m. in the 8300 block of Stokesdale Street in Stokesdale for four counts of failure to appear on a felony charge. NOV. 20 | A 45-year-old female was cited at 7:46 p.m. near the intersection of Oak Ridge Road/Beeson Road in Oak Ridge for improper use of vehicle license plates. NOV. 20 | A 24-year-old female was cited at 8:06 p.m. near the intersection of Oak Ridge Road/Market Place Drive in Oak Ridge for driving with a revoked license. NOV. 20 | A 31-year-old male was cited at 10:46 p.m. near the intersection of Oak Ridge Road/Bunch Road in Oak Ridge for driving 15 mph over the speed limit. NOV. 20 | A 32-year-old female was cited at 8:17 p.m. near the intersection of Oak Ridge Road/Linville Road in Oak Ridge for speeding. NOV. 20 | A 30-year-old female was cited at 8:38 p.m. near the intersection of Oak Ridge Road/Linville Road in Oak Ridge for driving 15 mph over the speed limit. NOV. 20 | A 34-year-old male was cited at 8:47 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. 220/N.C. 150 E. in Summerfield for displaying an expired registration plate. NOV. 21 | A 38-year-old male known offender and resident of the 7100 block of Summerfield Road in Summerfield was cited at 6 p.m. on Summerfield Road in Summerfield for possession of marijuana. NOV. 21 | A 41-year-old male was cited at 4:34 a.m. near the intersection of N.C. 68/Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge

for driving 15 mph over the speed limit.

NOV. 25 | A 51-year-old female was cited at 8:04 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. 158/N.C. 68 in Stokesdale for speeding. NOV. 25 | An 18-year-old female was cited at 8:37 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. 158/Branson Road in Stokesdale for speeding.

NOV. 21 | A 55-year-old male was cited at 4:47 a.m. near the intersection of N.C. 68/U.S. 158 in Stokesdale for driving 15 mph over the speed limit.

NOV. 25 | A 22-year-old male was cited at 9:15 p.m. near the intersection of U.S 158/N.C. 68 in Stokesdale for driving 15 mph over the speed limit.

NOV. 22 | A 38-year-old male was arrested at 6:23 a.m. in the 6900 block of Summerfield Road in Summerfield for possession of marijuana up to 1/2 oz.

NOV. 26 | A 29-year-old male was cited at 1:13 a.m. near the intersection of U.S. 220/Summerfield Road in Summerfield for speeding.

NOV. 23 | A 24-year-old male known offender and resident of Lucas Avenue in Greensboro was cited at 9:05 p.m. in the 4300 block of U.S. 220 N. in Summerfield for simple possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance.

NOV. 27 | An 18-year-old male known

NOV. 24 | A 56-year-old male was arrested at 7:40 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. 158/N.C. 68 in Stokesdale for five counts of failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. NOV. 24 | A 25-year-old male was arrested during a traffic stop at 8:51 p.m. in the 4300 block of U.S. 220 in Summerfield for an open container of alcohol, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with a revoked license. NOV. 24 | An 18-year-old male was cited at 11:32 p.m. near the intersection of N.C. 68/Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge for driving 15 mph over the speed limit. NOV. 25 | A 39-year-old female was arrested at 2:31 a.m. near the intersection of N.C. 68/Haw River Road in Stokesdale for speeding and driving while impaired. NOV. 25 | A 34-year-old male known offender was cited at 5:50 a.m. in the 4100 block of Oak Ridge Road in Summerfield for driving while impaired after an officer came upon the vehicle as it was stopped at a green light at an intersection.

offender from Mandela Court in Greensboro was cited at 12:12 a.m. in the parking lot of Times Turnaround at 7915 N.C. 68 N. in Stokesdale for possession of marijuana up to 1/2 oz. and possession of drug paraphernalia. NOV. 27 | An 18-year-old male from the 7900 block of Winfree Road in Summerfield was cited at 12:12 a.m. in the parking lot of Times Turnaround at 7915 N.C. 68 N. in Stokesdale for possession of marijuana up to 1/2 oz. and possession of drug paraphernalia. NOV. 27 | A 27-year-old female was arrested at 9:49 a.m. near the intersection of 1-73/Oak Ridge Road in Summerfield on an out-of-county order for arrest and for possession of marijuana.

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Northwest Guilford High School hosted a ceremony on Nov. 14 for all athletes planning to sign a National Letter of Intent to receive an athletic scholarship. Seated, L to R: Peyton Creed, soccer, Western Carolina University; Logan Farrelly, soccer, Queens University; Samantha Gillis, swimming/diving, University of Notre Dame; Grace Johnson, softball, North Carolina State University; Connor Pratt, soccer, High Point University; and Christina Weiss, gymnastics, University of Pittsburgh. Standing, L to R: Tim Cao, baseball, North Carolina State University; Landon Clary, soccer, Syracuse University; Ayse Demirci, soccer, Gardner-Webb University; Tyler Holland, lacrosse, Catawba College; Elizabeth Kitley, basketball, Virginia Tech University; Cayla King, basketball, Virginia Tech University; and Julia Smith, volleyball, Belmont Abbey College.

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This fall, all Greensboro Day School freshmen participated in Question Persuade and Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper training, a national program used in high schools across the country. Greensboro Day School is the first school in Guilford County to offer this program. The QPR course was taught by Mental Health Greensboro and will certify students as suicide gatekeepers. QPR is a research-based program that seeks to help reduce the risk of suicide. Research shows that teens are often some of the first people to notice warning signs in friends, but may not be equipped with tools or know how to respond. “Mental Health Greensboro is proud to partner with Greensboro Day School to bring this important training to their young students,” said Donna

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Greensboro Day School ninth-grade students show their certificates after completing QPR training. The school is the first one in Guilford County to offer this suicide prevention program. All GDS ninth-graders are enrolled in Health and Wellness, which focuses on students’ physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual well-being. In addition to the QPR training, all students become CPR certified. Shelton, executive director of Mental Health Greensboro. “We recognize that teens talk to teens, and QPR gives them the tools they need to talk

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honestly about suicide and how to get help. Open communication is a crucial first step to recognizing another’s pain and offering hopeful alternatives.”

Dingman, Virgil and Eichlin awarded Eagle Scout rank

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Jack Dingman, a member of Boy Scout Troop 214 and son of Frances and Lee Dingman of Summerfield, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on Nov. 13. Jack is a sophomore at Northern Guilford High School. For his Eagle Scout project, he built a jogging track at Jesse Wharton Elementary. Brad Virgil, a member of Boy Scout Troop 103 and son of Brad and Kelly Virgil, recently earned his Eagle Scout award. For his Eagle Scout project, Brad constructed an outdoor fireplace and seating area for his church, Moravia Moravian, in Oak Ridge. Garret Eichlin, son of Brian and Kathy Eichlin of Oak Ridge, recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Garret, 15, is a member of Troop 139, sponsored by Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, and a freshman at Northwest Guilford High School. For his Eagle Scout Service Project, Garret organized and led volunteers to

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construct a concrete ramp at Oak Hollow Tennis Center in High Point, where he has played tennis since he was 6 years old and now volunteers helping lead youth tennis camps and classes. The ramp was placed on a side of a hill next to the tennis courts requiring regrading of the area including the use of retaining walls. All money was raised for the project by organizing and hosting a tennis tournament fundraiser at the tennis center raising more than $1,500 through sponsorships and donated materials. It took Scouts and volunteers more than 650 man-hours to complete the project, which will benefit the local community including the numerous people who take lessons at the tennis center. Garret would like to thank his Eagle advisor, Todd Ring, tennis instructors Tomas Debinski and Matt Lange, numerous sponsors, family, friends and fellow Scouts, including his older brother who is also an Eagle Scout, for their support.

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NORTHWEST GUILFORD Elizabeth Weidl, tennis by STEWART MCCLINTOCK Northwest Guilford junior Elizabeth Weidl has been playing tennis since she was almost old enough to walk, and competing in tennis tournaments since age 7. Her father, Mike, has won USTA national championships in singles and doubles, and has been a

certified teaching professional for many years. Weidl, who participates in the Greensboro Tennis Program in the school’s off-season, has been named Metro 4-A Conference Player of the Year all three years she’s been on Northwest’s varsity team. Of this year’s tennis team, Weidl said “It was very fulfilling and fun to see the overall improvements we made as a team.” Off the court Weidl is a member of National Honor Society. After graduating from Northwest she wants to play tennis at a Division 1 university – preferably “somewhere warm” – and to

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A: “Reading and writing, and hanging out with friends. I really like reading the Hunger Games (books) or sci-fi. I like writing of emotion and expression. I like to write letters to people, but not send them.”

Q: What is your favorite memory at Northwest?

Q: What is something about you that not many people know?

A: “At the end of the year, when we’ve finished all our exams and we are allowed to just sit around with our friends and just talk and reminisce.”

Q: If you could interview one person living or dead, who would it be?

A: “I used to play the banjo.”

Q: Who’s your favorite professional athlete?

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400m and the 4x400m relay.

A: “We could all take a step back and look at things from others’ perspectives, and share with those in need.”

Last spring Angiulli set a new school record for the outdoor 400m (about one lap on a track, or about ¼ of a mile) with a time of 50.38 seconds.

Q: Do you have any mentors? A: “My dad, teachers and my mom. My dad, because I like his outlook on life. He will do the things that are necessary even if they are difficult. He’s very passionate about things. Teachers, because they can be super influential on young people in their adolescent years, and they don’t always get credit for this. My mom, because she changed my perspective on school and taught us how important it is. I’ve heard from her students about what a huge impact she has had on them.” Q: Where would you go on a dream vacation? A: “London. I’m obsessed with British accents. I’ve heard British people have a different perspective than ours, but I’d like for my perspective to be rattled. I’m not a fan of their cold weather, though!”

NORTHERN GUILFORD Sam Angiulli, cross country, indoor track by STEWART MCCLINTOCK Senior Sam Angiulli is in his third year on Northern Guilford’s varsity cross country and indoor track teams. In indoor track, his main events are the 300m, 500m and the 4x400m relay. Next spring he will compete on the outdoor track team in the 200m,

He has been named Mid-State 3A Academic All-Conference the last three years. This winter in indoor track, he hopes to break the 300m school record and qualify for states. His main individual goals for next spring are to break 50 seconds in the 400m, and qualify for states.

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Of some of the challenges he has overcome to achieve his success on the track, Angiulli explained that he is a type 1 diabetic. “So I run cross country in the fall to get control of my blood sugar, and to prepare for the endurance phase of my sprints on the track.” When asked about his impressive improvement between his sophomore and junior years, Angiulli said, “During that time I got diagnosed, and it helped me get everything under control. Coach Thanh Ngo and Coach Yvonna Hines really helped me a lot too; they are great influences. Also, training with my friend Isaac Barnette. He was two years ahead of me on the track team, and he helped me a lot.”

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“That’s an easy one! I am immensely thankful for this amazing country that I can call home. America is full of the best that nature can offer in physical beauty and diversity. Its people are, for the most part, kind and respectful of others. The rule of law, while under constant attack, has survived thus far, and our Constitution remains strong and intact as the red, white and blue proudly reminds us that our soil and our souls are rich and worthy of cultivation. “We owe our fortunes to those

who came before us, preserving our opportunities and allowing freedom and liberty to stand tall. Our teachers, first responders and social workers are overworked and under-appreciated, yet they serve us with integrity and dedication. Our servicemen and servicewomen stand tall in defense of all that we hold dear.” Bill Edwards, Oak Ridge

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“Secondly, I am thankful for the family and friends I still have on earth. It was a joy to celebrate Brandon’s birthday in the midst of my sorrow over this temporary separation from Mom. There is much living and loving still to be done before I have the pleasure of enjoying my own reunion in Heaven one day.” Sandy Stone, Oak Ridge

“Francis and I cannot think of anything greater than to offer love and support to our children and their families. We see God’s hand in each new life and give thanksgiving. Our family would not be complete without each precious child given in love.” Patti and Francis Disney (“Gagie” and “Grumps”), Oak Ridge

“My mom died on Nov. 9 and went to be with Jesus on my grandson’s fifth birthday. The first thing I am thankful for this year is that Mom is enjoying this holiday in Heaven with her Lord and Savior, family, and many friends. Her suffering has ended, and she now has

“I’m thankful that Crossroads Community Church is now sharing its building with Iglesia de Luz de Jesus Christo. They are worshiping in our building on Sunday afternoons and I’m grateful for the growing friendship between our congregations.” David Bailey, Stokesdale

“Besides the everyday stuff like my salvation, my husband, my kids and everyone’s health, I am grateful our tax refund was higher this year, my husband, Mike, got a promotion and he loves his job, and Mike and I lost some weight.” Peggy Nelson, Colfax

“I am thankful that at my age I am still able to work and have a place to do it. Also, I am blessed to have my entire family planning to come to dinner at my house for Thanksgiving. Most of all, I am thankful for my relationship with Christ and my church.” David Miller, Kernersville

“I am most thankful for my loving family who call me and include me in their lives every day. My church, Central Baptist, has also been a special blessing to me, helping me through a very rough two years. The pastors, as well as the congregation, have been loving and supportive.” Nancy Creider, Kernersville

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adults have both found wonderful jobs and are currently looking for housing equal distance between their two jobs.” Theresa Davis-Wilson, Summerfield “I’m thankful for the beauty and history of our town, and for the amazing number of volunteers and residents who help guide our town’s decisions and activities. I’m also thankful for my family, especially for my parents. Although I lost them many years ago (1997 and 2001), their memory is always with me.” Ann Schneider, Oak Ridge “I’m thankful for my family, my friends, my clients and the support and love that everyone has given my family this year. “Although this year has been the toughest of my life, I have learned so much….and even though God doesn’t always give you the answers you want, He constantly gives you a glimpse of hope. A reason not to give up but to always fight. A reason to live for today and not for the past. A reason to love always and not take anything for granted. Christy Pearson, Stokesdale “As the owner of KPS (Kelly’s Pet Sitting), I’m thankful for all of my awesome clients, of course!” Kelly Grau, Kernersville “I’m thankful for my family and friends, that my Pops is doing better and is still here with us, the ones who love and care for me and the food and water that fuels our body.” Gavin Pearson (Age 11), Stokesdale “I am so thankful for the wonderful women I get to work with every day at Stokesdale Elementary School. They make every day fun and together we share our love of teaching and love for our students!” Beth Pietsch, Oak Ridge “I’m thankful for my Papa, my family and friends and dogs, God and Mrs. Byrd and my school.” Gaige Pearson (Age 7), Stokesdale

“What I’m very thankful for is the good economy in the area. My sons are in business for themselves and are dependent on a good economy. It’s gratifying to see the general well-being of the people in our area. Also, very thankful for the good health our family enjoys.” Ben Walraven, Oak Ridge “This year I’m thankful for organizations such as A Simple Gesture and Backpack Beginnings, and the people who were enabled by God to have the burden and ability to start them. I’m thankful for Bible believing/teaching churches, like mine and many others in our area, who equip God’s people to serve in the world. I’m especially thankful for my family, our health, and the people with whom I worship and serve God at Central Baptist Church and Bible Study Fellowship.” Dina Smith, Greensboro “I’m grateful for fulfilling work for my husband and myself, and continuing good (if not perfect) health for our human and feline family members. I give thanks for lovely fall weather during a drive to Tennessee for the holiday weekend, and the fellow travelers who smiled instead of frowning. Starting every day with thoughts of all the good things I enjoy is a better ‘attitude adjustment’ than coffee, cocktails or even cocoa!” Yvonne Truhon (NWO graphic artist), Winston-Salem

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GRINS to...  The kind soul who donated $100 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which Bojangles’ in Oak Ridge is raising funds to support. Thank you for your generous donation during the holiday season!  Proehlific Park staff. With an unforeseen scheduling issue for our toddler soccer practice, they allowed us to kick a soccer ball around on an indoor field for an hour at no additional charge, and even provided an extra soccer ball.  Kim with CVS/pharmacy in Summerfield for always being so nice and helpful.

She is the type of person who always brings a smile to your face.  Summerfield Peace United Methodist Church. You are No. 1 for all the wonderful things you do to help locals in need, from the wonderful meal on Thanksgiving to the Sonshine Room once a month. You are a church that cares!  TireMax in Stokesdale for fixing my tire at 5 p.m. the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. They patched the hole in 15 minutes and had me on my way!  Jake at Food Lion in Summerfield. He is so sweet and helpful and always has a smile on his face. He even buys cookies

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have cared about transparency and open discussion, but I guess they only care about protecting the mayor and her inner circle, since they have started banning citizens who disagree with them.  Gas stations in Greensboro that sell gas for 20 to 40 cents more a gallon than those in Winston-Salem and High Point.  Our neighbors on Windswept Drive in Summerfield who have left an old trashed toilet in their front yard since August. How embarrassing! No one is going to pick this up, so please dispose of it!  The high-ranking GCS employee who parks her Mercedes in the bus lane when she visits our elementary school. That’s  Dollar General on U.S. 220 for having not right – park in a designated parking such a cluttered store, which is such a space! safety hazard for your customers. Clean  The owner of a German shepherd that the store up before someone gets hurt. roams Stable Ridge, Lochmere and the  Leaders in Oak Ridge who are showStrawberry Road area in Summerfield. ing their lack of common sense – lowerThere is a leash law in Guilford County. ing the speed limit (on Highway 68) and Please be a responsible pet owner – not installing roundabouts would back traffic everyone likes large dogs chasing them! up for miles in both directions.  The FedEx driver who backed into  Drivers who don’t dim their bright my driveway with my package and then lights when cars are coming towards pulled out – without getting out of the them. I get that the roads are dark, truck with my package. Do your job and but blinding people with your lights is finish the delivery or find another job. dangerous. What happened to common  Owners of the house on Stafford Mill courtesy? Road with all the trash piled up in the  Voters in Guilford County who elected driveway that is blowing all over the road 8004 Linville Road, Suite Ridge yards. someone with criminal charges, failed andE-3, downOak into neighbors’ business experience, and judgments  Guilford County Schools for overreactagainst him as the top law enforcement ing to the ignorant internet video recordbarbourwilliams.com officer in Guilford County. You get what ed over the holiday, and for using it as an you vote for, so don’t complain. opportunity to bring in the far left NCCJ to preach controversial and politically  Keep Summerfield Rural’s Facebook page administrators. I thought they might charged social propaganda. for the children who come through his line. My family loves him!  Town of Summerfield staff, council members and volunteers for hosting a great Christmas Tree Lighting event on Nov. 17. It was nice to see the mayor and council set aside their differences, if only for an evening.  The folks at L&T Small Engine who repaired my chainsaw. When I had a minor problem with it afterwards, they repaired it at no additional cost even though the problem was unrelated to the original complaint.

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HOME SERVICES

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

FREE COMMUNITY WALK IN OAK RIDGE, "Walk with a Doc" on Saturday, December 8, 8am at Oak Ridge Town Park, 6231 Lisa Dr. We walk every 2nd Saturday of the month! You'll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic, then enjoy a healthy walk and conversation with a doctor. Walk your own pace and distance. Every walk is FREE and pre-registration is not required. Email any questions to walkoakridgenc@ gmail.com. All are welcome! Come and bring a friend!

ELECTRICAL

2012 CHEVY EQUINOX SUV. 80K miles. One owner, well maintained, gently used, great condition. Brown with black cloth interior. Kelley Blue Book value $13K. Asking $12,500. Call (336) 601-3620.

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EXPERIENCED GROOMER needed in Stokesdale. Please send your resume to softballdoggedog00@hotmail.com.

FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER THEATER, Sunday, December 9, at Central Baptist Church, 1715 NC 68, Oak Ridge. A traditional Christmas dinner followed by the play, “Scrooge Meets Christmas.” Tickets are required. To get your free tickets, call (336) 643-7684.

PART-TIME MUSIC/CHOIR DIRECTOR needed for Rankin Baptist Church. Music experience preferred. Call (336) 706-9407.

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EMPLOYMENT

HOMECARE AVAILABLE

HOME SERVICES

CNA available for IN-HOME CARE. 10+ yrs. exp. (336) 908-2248; leave message.

CLEANING

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Auto Sales & Service ................... 19 Employment ............................... 19 Homecare Available .................... 19 Save the Date ............................. 19 Home Services ....................... 19-21 Misc. for Sale .............................. 21 Misc. Services.............................. 21 Misc. Wanted .............................. 21 Pets & Animal Services ................ 21 Real Estate.................................. 22

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LIGHT UP THE NIGHT LUMINARY EVENT, Sat., Dec. 1, 6-8pm, Oak Ridge Town Park, 6231 Lisa Dr. Enjoy 5,000 luminaries, community tree display, live music, games & activities, hot chocolate and a special visit from Santa! Admission is nonperishable food for Good Samaritan Ministries' food bank. For more info, visit oakridgenc.com or Town of Oak Ridge on Facebook. See ad on page 3. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE at Stonefield Cellars, Sun., Dec. 2, 1-6pm, 8220 NC 68, Stokesdale. Celebrate the season with live Christmas music from 2-4 p.m. Enjoy discounts on award-winning wines. An assortment of other great gift options will be also be available. For more information, visit stonefieldcellars.com.

Do you have ELECTRICAL NEEDS? Call Coble Electric LLC at (336) 209-1486. Need an electrician? Call BLACKMON ELECTRICAL, INC. Free estimates. Commercial & residential. Licensed & insured. Call (336) 430-5018. BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC. Got Power? Residential, commercial and solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192.

FLOORING MONTERO'S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & finishing. Commercial & residential. Insured, 17 yrs. exp. Free est., exc. references. Call (336) 215-8842 or visit Monteros-hardwood-flooring.com.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr. Appliance A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707. WELDING, FABRICATING, MACHINING. Will pick up and deliver. (336) 362-8408.

MAIDS OF HONOR HOME CLEANING $25 off! Locally owned, bonded staff. 40 years in service. BBB A+ rating. (336) 708-2407. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING Gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com (336) 595-2873. 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.

GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & Service Center. All types sold and repaired; comm./res. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. (336) 548-9286 or (336) 312-3844. GARY’S HANDYMAN HOME SERVICES “Providing value for the home-ownership experience.” Gary Gellert, serving NC’s Piedmont Triad area. Garygellert@gmail.com, (336) 423-8223. LAWN MOWER REPAIR & SERVICE. Free pickup & delivery. Call Rick, (336) 501-8681.

DUST FAIRY CLEANING. Locally owned. $20 off 5th clean. Call or message Tammy, (828) 279-1464. OLGA'S HOUSEKEEPING SERVICE If it needs to be done, I'll do it. If it needs to be clean, I'll clean it. You will be satisfied. References provided. (336) 289-0008. ANA'S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. (336) 309-0747.

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HOME SERVICES

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

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

SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes.

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

OLD SCHOOL

HOME REPAIR/IMPROVEMENTS “No Job Too Small”

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

(336) 669-7252

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GRADING / HAULING GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150. BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways, concrete work. (336) 362-3647. FORESTRY MULCHING. Reclaiming overgrown pastures, property lines and trails. (336) 362-8408. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt. available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035. E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, demolition, lot clearing, excavating, bobcat work, etc. (336) 451-1282.

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LAWNCARE / LANDSCAPING FAY'S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Complete landscape maintenance & hardscaping. Tree work. Reasonable & honest. Call Taylor, (336) 458-6491. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 643-9332. www.carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.

HOME SERVICES

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.

Residential & Commercial David & Judy Long, owners

(336) 931-0600

BEKPaintCompany.com • References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

PLUMBING

GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heat-

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.

ers. General home repairs. Call Don Hill,

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic./Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER. (336) 643-1119.

(336) 643-7183.

WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Lawn maint, landscaping. Irrigation/ landscape contractor. Hardscaping & landscape lighting. 26 years exp. (336) 399-7764.

32 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too

SOUTHERN CUTS LAWN CARE, complete lawn maintenance services. 13 years experience. Nathan Adkins, (336) 500-1898.

BEK Paint Co.

PAINTING & DRYWALL PAINTING – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR small. Insured. Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186. CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior and exterior. 24 hours/7 days a week. Free estimates, licensed/insured. (336) 669-5210.

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

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

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981.

30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, kitchens & baths, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum floors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call (336) 362-7469.

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

KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION

STILL

PERFECTION

PAINTING

Reli-

able, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure

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

washing, handyman services. Scott Still,

MASONRY

sheetrock repair. Call (336) 253-9089.

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

CINDY’S PAINTING. Interior painting, wall-

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(336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com. LAWSON'S PAINTING. Custom decks, pressure washing, boat docks, block fill, wood repair, stain work, textured ceilings,

paper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155.

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DOUGLAS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING, LLC. Custom Builder, sunrooms, garages, additions, kitchens baths. Licensed & Insured, BBB A+ accredited. Free est. Visit www.douglascr.com or call (336) 413-5050. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, dock work, siding, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 39 years exp. (336) 362-6343. JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com.

HOME SERVICES

MISC. FOR SALE

MISC. WANTED

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.

PERSIMMON PULP and more. At The Old

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push

ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981.

ROOFING 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. RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of roofing. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call (336) 944-6118, or visit redrhinoroofing.com.

Mill on Saturdays, or call (336) 816-3441.

mowers, all gas items, tillers, go-carts & golf

MADE-TO-ORDER CUSTOM FURNITURE

chain saws and most grills. (336) 689-4167.

pieces and metal. (336) 362-8408. SEASONED FIREWOOD, delivered and stacked, 1/2 cord, $80. Call (336) 686-6373.

Ready for a NEW family member? Visit adoptshelterpets.org to see animals at the Guilford County Animal Shelter in need of a loving home.

AVAILABLE FOR SALE RABBITS FOR SALE, call (336) 362-8408.

PET SITTING WENDY COLLINS PET SITTING.

Sell it here in the

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classifieds

ADOPTION. Sam is a male Redbone

submit your ad at

Shelter. He is around 5 years old. For more

Coonhound at the Guilford County Animal information call (336) 641-3400 and reference animal ID number A010775.

book! Call or text, (336) 339-6845.

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

for just $4 per line

PETS & ANIMAL SVCS.

Got

ROOFING. Best prices in town! Shingle and metal roofing. Top-notch quality. Res./comm., licensed & insured. Financing available. Belews Creek Construction, (336) 362-6343.

online at

carts, ATVs, generators, power washers,

using reclaimed wood, natural-edge slab

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

classified ad

PETS & ANIMAL SVCS.

MISC. SERVICES SAM'S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470. MICROBLADING EYEBROW service. Look fabulous for the upcoming holidays. $200. Call (336) 558-5150 to book appointment. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH for your junk or wrecked

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Master HOMES FORPage!!! SALE

HOMESITE FOR SALE. 1.5-acre lot avail-

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MILLION DOLLAR VIEW

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Cute as a button with a million dollar view! Updated brick ranch. Move-in ready. Overlooks pastoral setting of neighboring pond. Covered porch, patio and shed with 2 attached carports. 30 minutes to Greensboro. Really cute! Offered at $93,000

Otey Construction offers this versatile floor plan w/ 3,600+ sq. ft. well situated on approximately 1 acre. Main level impresses w/ 10’ ceilings & conveniently includes master bedroom suite, second BR w/ full bath and office. Large greatroom w/ fireplace, covered porch w/ grilling deck. Two more BR, second office and large bonus space on second floor. Add’l storage in unfinished basement. 3-car attached garage with people door to back yard.

HOA or dues. Call (336) 430-9507 anytime. HOMESITES FOR SALE. Southern Rockingham county with Summerfield address. Bethany Elementary School. Homesites

804 Westbourne Grove Court – Colfax

ranging from two to six acres. Four remain-

NEW KITCHEN! Exclusive neighborhood with only 6 homes in the Heart of the Triad! 4-car garage – 2 on main & 2 on lower. One-level living + bonus room + unfinished basement! MBR w/sitting room. Fabulous sunroom & cook’s kitchen with 2 ovens & all new SS appliances! New roof in 2017 & HVAC within last 5 years! $499,000

ing 10-acre estate sites. Beautifully wooded and open land with gentle terrain. Ponds, streams on some tracts. Now being offered at pre-development 20% discount prices. Call to make appointment to reserve your dream property. Homesites starting at

Kristi Lucas, Broker/Owner

$35,900. Call (336) 430-9507 anytime.

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INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY

5602 Feather Court

Nancy J. Hess

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Jake Letterman (336) 338-0136

Serving the Triad for over 21 years!

3 REAL ESTATE INVESTORS NEEDED. Earn 15%-20% on local real estate investments. Call/text Ken, (336) 508-7400.

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133 N. Bunker Hill Road Skip the rules and regs of a subdivision! 3 BRs/3 full BAs w/Northwest schools! Wired carport & shop. Newer roof, HVACs, H2O heater, windows. Newly renovated daylight basement provides excellent space for guests/ teens/in-laws/boomerangs w/huge BR, bath & rec area! Security system. Recently painted throughout.

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123 Dream Lane Enjoy your personal dock and the playground Belews Lake has to offer from this 4 BR, 4 ½ BA, custom-built, highquality home. 2 great rooms, bonus room, large master retreat! Features are too numerous to list! Come and see! Offered at $767,000

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