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NWHS wrestlers win state title This was the Vikings’ first state wrestling title in school history and the county’s first high school to win a 4A state title

by MEREDITH BARKLEY When everything’s on the line, it’s good to have a guy like Riley Edwards step up.

With his Northwest Guilford Vikings clinging to a slim lead heading into the final match of the NCHSAA 4-A state duals wrestling championship last Saturday, Edwards somehow managed to bury the fact that everything was riding on him.

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...continued on p. 10 Northwest High School wrestlers and fans celebrate after winning the school’s first state wrestling title on Feb. 2.

IN THIS ISSUE News in brief................................2 Your Questions ............................4 What’s going on over there? .....5 Opioid Community Forum.........6 Pets & Critters ............................ 11 Finding Katie ............................. 12 Pet Adoptions............................ 14 Crime/Incident Report ............. 18 Citizen’s Academy ................... 19 Calendar Events .......................20 Student profiles .........................22 Grins & Gripes ...........................24 Classifieds ................................. 27 Index of Advertisers ................. 31

Tall order: Summerfield Town Council seeks to behave better Council members Pegram and O’Day to hash out ways to bring order to meetings and share ideas with Mayor Dunham and the town attorney and then the full council

by CHRIS BURRITT SUMMERFIELD – “Everybody in this room is guilty of interrupting everybody else.”

That was the assessment by Jeff Emory, with the North Carolina Department of Commerce, who observed interactions among Summerfield Town Council members as the facilitator of their annual retreat on Saturday, Jan. 26.

“There’s nothing wrong with debating, but there’s a big difference between debating and arguing,” Emory said.

At times, Emory refereed disputes among council members, even during a 40-minute session about adopting rules of order to minimize squabbling and interruptions that often characterizes town council meetings. At the end of the discussion, council members agreed that Teresa Pegram and John O’Day would evaluate parliamentary procedures recommended for local governments and then share their specific suggestions for Summerfield

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NEWS in brief

Back to court

Elections ruled he had not established permanent residency in Summerfield.

That ruling led Guilford County’s attorney and Summerfield’s town attorney to agree that Rotruck was not eligible to hold office in Summerfield.

His seat remained vacant until the council voted 3-1 last October to appoint Laughlin to serve the remainder of his four-year term.

SUMMERFIELD – The Town of Summerfield will once again be represented by attorney Gray Wilson of Nelson Mullins in court next week. This time, it will be on behalf of Summerfield Town Council member Dianne Laughlin, who is being sued by former council member Todd Rotruck.

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Permission to bring the action against Laughlin was granted by the state attorney general and the suit names the “State of North Carolina ex rel. (upon being related); Todd Rotruck” as the plaintiff.

Superior Court Judge David Hall will preside over the hearing on Monday, Feb. 11, which will be held in the Guilford County Courthouse, courtroom 3G.

Testing finds low levels of chemicals in nine of 43 wells NW GREENSBORO – Nine of 43 residential wells near Horse Pen and Brush creeks in northwest Greensboro tested in December showed small amounts of potentially harmful industrial chemicals.

Three wells showed the presence of two chemicals known as PFOS and PFOA, but at levels below the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s health advisory level of 70 parts per trillion, said Laura Leonard, spokeswoman for N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Waste Management. The remaining six wells showed even lower levels, she said.

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naming Laughlin as the defendant and seeking relief in the nature of “quo warranto,” a legal action used to resolve a dispute over whether a person has the legal right to hold the public office that he or she occupies.

In the suit Rotruck requests the court direct Summerfield Town Council to remove Laughlin from public office and allow him to take his seat back on the council until his appeal to the Board of Elections’ ruling is heard before the N.C. Court of Appeals (at the

Local and state investigators plan to retest water in the nine wells in the spring to verify the results. Meanwhile, state environmental regulators are not recommending that owners of those nine wells get their drinking water from alternative sources, Leonard said

in a telephone interview yesterday.

All residents were notified of their well water results by letters in late January. More than 25 homeowners attended a public meeting in December during which officials of the Guilford County Public Health Department, the state Department of Environmental Quality, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and Greensboro Water Resources explained plans for testing of wells.

Samples were drawn in midDecember. The wells are located in the vicinity of Horse Pen and Brush creeks, where earlier testing of water flowing downstream from Piedmont Triad International Airport detected Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substances. The chemicals are found in the fire-fighting foams used by fire crews at and around the airport.

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by STEVE MANN STOKESDALE – The wide driveway that appeared off N.C. 68 North near Holt-Parrish Lane two weeks ago will lead to a temporary laydown yard. The yard will be used during construction of a natural-gas meter station on Millrun Road, off Flatrock Road near U.S. 158.

The laydown-yard site, on about 29 acres at 7745 to 7747 N.C. 68 North, will be used mostly for storing construction equipment and materials, but some partial assembly will be done

there before being taken to the meterstation construction site, according to Oliver Bass, Stokesdale’s town planner.

The laydown yard was approved Dec. 27, 2018, by the Stokesdale Planning Board, and the final site plan was approved Jan. 24, 2019, Bass said.

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Physician assistant set to headline opioid forum John Strader will speak at a community forum on Sunday, Feb. 10, 3 p.m. at Crossroads Community Church in Stokesdale

by CHRIS BURRITT STOKESDALE – If only he could have looked into the future, John Strader would have seen the opioid addiction crisis coming. Strader will share his insights about the epidemic this Sunday, Feb. 10, at a forum sponsored by the Northwest Community Opioid/Drug Prevention Coalition (NCO/DPC).

As a physician assistant in the 1980s and ‘90s, Strader managed pain for patients with conditions ranging from sprained ankles to rehabilitation following accidents. In the mid-1990s, physicians began more liberally prescribing oxycodone and other

highly addictive opioids previously recommended for relief of excruciating pain from cancer, joint replacements and chronic illnesses.

As a result, patients with less severe conditions became addicted to opioids, sparking a deadly epidemic later fueled by overdoses of heroin and synthetic opioids. From 1999 to 2017, almost 400,000 people in the U.S. died from overdoses involving opioids, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. On average, 130 people in the U.S. die every day from opioid overdoses.

“This epidemic is huge and it’s personal,” said Strader, a member of the NCO/DPC. The upcoming forum will be the group’s fourth community meeting since it started last year amid rising addiction and deaths from opioids.

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He broke down the process into three by studying holistic natural medicine steps – prevention to stop people from in Guatemala. He returned home, working as a paramedic in Rockingham abusing opioids, protection for those already abusing opioids, and commuCounty. After earning a degree to benity education, partly to reduce stigma come a physician assistant, he worked for people abusing drugs. at Greensboro Orthopedics and Moses “The stigma and discrimination Cone Hospital in Greensboro. In the toward people with addictions is inearly 1990s he moved to south Florida credible unless it touches your family,” and cared for HIV/AIDS patients.

Tracy Williams, attorney Strader said. “A lot of people don’t After returning to North Carolina, understand and comprehend what he worked in Chapel Hill and in 2014 retired from the UNC Lineberger Com...continued on p. 26 taking hold. The number of opioidrelated deaths declined to 79 last year from 104 in 2017, according to the county’s Emergency Medical Services.

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got to respect each other’s position,” Pegram said.

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Dunham said she also wanted to serve on the subcommittee because “I’ve been schooled in parliamentary procedure.” Nonetheless, the council decided that Pegram and O’Day would serve alone on the subcommittee and share their recommendations with the mayor and town attorney. In the end, the full council is to decide whether to adopt parliamentary procedures and, if so, what those procedures will look like.

meetings with Mayor Gail Dunham and Town Attorney Bill Hill. The full council will then review the suggestions.

Improving parliamentary procedures, or rules governing meetings of legislative and other groups, was one of the topics discussed by the Town Council at its annual retreat which began the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 25, and continued the following day. The council gathered at the Kernersville offices of the Piedmont Triad Regional Council, an organization that provides management, planning and technical services to local governments.

Convening the meeting was an achievement in itself, considering the council’s retreat a year ago was abruptly canceled 41 minutes after its scheduled start. Dunham, Pegram and council member Todd Rotruck, who had been sworn into office a month and a half earlier, refused to attend the meeting, citing objections to the agenda that Town Manager Scott Whitaker had presented after Dunham had developed an agenda of her own for the meeting.

On the morning of Jan. 26, the

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At Summerfield Town Council’s annual strategic planning retreat on Jan. 26, Council member Teresa Pegram (right) looks on as Mayor Gail Dunham told council member John O’Day he interrupts others when they’re talking. Pegram and O’Day were later tasked with evaluating parliamentary procedures recommended for local governments and with offering suggestions for how to make council meetings flow more smoothly.

malfunction of an overhead projector for Whitaker’s presentation led to an unexpected, half-hour delay in the start of the meeting. Council members and staff talked amicably and helped one another move tables and chairs across the conference room so Whitaker could use another projector.

Shortly after Dunham called the meeting to order, frictions surfaced along familiar lines. Dunham repeated her criticism of how Whitaker errs in preparing for meetings and distributing information to the public, and the town

manager defended his performance, with support from Mayor Pro Tem Dena Barnes.

In recent meetings, council members have voted 4-1 on many issues, with Pegram’s nay outnumbered by yeas by Barnes and council members Dianne Laughlin, Reece Walker and O’Day. So it signaled cooperation when the council appointed Pegram and O’Day to serve on a subcommittee to evaluate parliamentary procedures.

“I love a divided council, but we’ve

Emory, a community economic development planner for the North Carolina Department of Commerce, asked council members whether imposing rules of conduct would ease discord among them.

“Is the problem parliamentary procedure or just being respectful of one another’s opinions?” asked Emory, who joined the Commerce Department in 2017 after serving as manager of the North Carolina towns of Lincolnton, Whiteville and Wallace.

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Summerfield Town Council member John O’Day (left) tells Mayor Gail Dunham she doesn’t follow Robert’s Rules of Order while conducting meetings; council member Reece Walker (right) said Dunham repeatedly interrupts others who are talking.

He urged the council to “move on” when discussion among members dragged on or got heated.

“Be respectful when everyone is speaking,” Emory advised.

Summerfield’s town council has “done fairly well” without adopting formal rules of order, Whitaker said. “But the past year has been a much bigger challenge from that standpoint,” he added. “I think we need to adopt form rules for the future.”

The mayor and council members blamed one another for what they agreed was disruptive behavior during meetings.

“It’s the domination of the discussion by the mayor,” Barnes said. “And sometimes, as we witnessed earlier, there’s an off topic where she goes off into the past and berates the staff at the meeting.”

“A lot of times you’ve got good points, but you interrupt,” Walker told Dunham. “It goes both ways. Interruptions are from everybody at the table.”

On one occasion, O’Day went round and round with Dunham.

“If I don’t think you’re leading the meeting according to Robert’s Rules of Order, how do I handle that?” asked

are getting up to speed” on following them.

Whitaker said he would try to identify parliamentarians who may be interested in performing the service.

Getting the meetings to be run well requires someone who understands parliamentary procedure and isn’t afraid to say, ‘we’re not following the rules,”’ O’Day said. “After we do that for a few months, I think things may get to be better.”

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The Williams Transco meter and natural gas pressure detection station will be built on about 1.5 acres at 8208 Millrun Road. It is being designed by Energy Land & Infrastructure LLC. The site-plan review process is underway and requires approval by both the Guilford County Technical Review Committee and the Stokesdale Planning Board.

According to a preliminary site plan, it appears most of the facility will be in Stokesdale, with a portion in an unincorporated area of Guilford County. The parcel is zoned AG (agriculture) in Stokesdale, and RS-30MH (residential single-family, minimum lot size 30,000 square feet, manufactured housing) and AG in Guilford County, according to Planning Board documents.

O’Day, referring to a widely used manual of parliamentary procedure that’s been loosely followed by Summerfield’s council.

“I think your interruptions are a problem,” Dunham told O’Day. “That’s not what I asked,” he said.

“I think each person should be allowed to speak,” said the mayor, adding that she follows accepted parliamentary rules for the council’s discussion of issues on meeting agendas.

Dunham acknowledged that she sometimes offers her views after introducing a topic. After a council member moves to vote on the issue and another member seconds the motion, she said she recognizes council members who want to speak. A vote follows discussion.

As a non-voting member, the mayor breaks parliamentary rules whenever she gives her view on a topic after it’s gotten a second, O’Day said, noting discussion at that point is limited to voting members.

O’Day suggested the council hire a professional parliamentarian from outside of Summerfield to observe their meetings once council members have adopted rules of order and “we

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Not bad for a sophomore.

“When the pressure’s on, I tell myself it’s just another match,” said Edwards, currently ranked No. 1 in the state in the 113 weight class. “I was just in the zone, thinking about getting the match over with and hopefully heading home as state champs.”

Which is what happened.

With the Vikings, a No. 1 seed, up 30-27 over Laney, another No. 1 seed, Edwards fought through three two-minute rounds and came out on top 7-0, giving Northwest a 33-27 win and the first state wrestling title in school history.

“It felt amazing we’re the first team in Guilford County 4-A to win it,” he said. “It hasn’t really sunk in yet. With everyone congratulating you, it makes you feel like you’ve done something special.”

Coach Ron Bare, not one to show

emotion, hugged Edwards and smiled.

“It’s the first time we’ve ever seen him smile,” said senior Chris Garrison, who wrestled above his weight class at 195 pounds, pinned his opponent and rallied the trailing Vikings back to a 21-21 tie with four weight classes remaining.

“It’s just awesome to be the first, especially for Coach Bare,” Garrison said. “Everybody loves him so much.

We were happy to do this for him.”

Did Bare see this coming?

“We felt we were a strong team, had a lot of depth and experience,” he said. “We felt like we had a chance.

We beat some really good teams. We worked really hard. It paid off for us.”

The win also was the first state title for a Guilford County 4A school, and the first for Coach Ron Bare, who has coached wrestling at Northwest for 30 years, the last 23 as head coach.

Ragsdale won the state 3A dual team wrestling title in 2003.

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Sophomore Riley Edwards fought through three two-minute rounds in the state wrestling championship Feb. 2 and came out on top 7-0, giving Northwest a 33-27 win and the first state wrestling title in school history.

Northwest (31-0) dug itself a hole early in Saturday’s tournament, losing its first two matches, and spent the rest of the tournament clawing back.

“It was getting scary,” said Garrison, who won the state individual title last year at 170 pounds and will wrestle for NC State next year. “It took a while, but we finally got there.”

After Garrison’s win tied the match, Jacob Hardy and Steven Vega came through with crucial wins to keep the Vikings ahead. For his efforts, Vega picked up the state championship sportsmanship award.

By the time the Vikings took on Laney they were well tested. And they’d learned they could count on Edwards.

He’d already given them the winning margin in one other match and lifted them into contention in a third.

“He really pulled through all week,” Garrison said. “He’s a great wrestler.

We know when he gets on the mat he’s going to perform well.”

Tournament officials agreed. They named Edwards Most Valuable Wrestler of the competition.

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when Edwards pinned his opponent for the win. Against previously unbeaten Mooresville in the semifinal match, the Vikings were down by 11 headed into the final two matches. Edwards got a pin in the next to last match and James Joplin, wrestling at 120 pounds, got a take down with three seconds left.

The Vikings eked out a 36-35 win to advance to the title match.

Other Viking wrestlers winning state title matches were Shane Chavis, Finn Queen, Nick Nefe and Ian Adams.

Along the way to the championship, Northwest, which won the Metro 4A Conference as well, also thumped tournament foes Mallard Creek, a wild card entry and Glenn, a No. 2 seed.

Both Davie and Mooresville were No. 1 seeds.

Six Viking wrestlers have earned individual state championships under Bare: Ben Annas-1998, Walt Cutts-2007, Austin Jamison-2012, DJ Bobeck-2015, Cary Miller-2015, and Garrison-2018.

Next, the Vikings will compete in the individual regional tournament at Davie County High Feb. 8-9 and the NCHSAA individual state championship at the Greensboro Coliseum Feb. 14-16.

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Finding Katie Lost dog finds her way home after 22-day journey

broke free and sprinted away, her leash trailing behind. So began the amazing journey of bringing Katie back to her home in Summerfield.

by ANNETTE JOYCE “How do you find a dog that doesn’t want to be found?” Darren Wright asked. That’s the dilemma he and his wife, Connie, faced when Katie, the scared little dog they were fostering, ran away at the end of December.

Avid dog lovers, the Wrights are fostering Katie through the Havanese Angel League Organization (HALO). Based in Huntley, Illinois, HALO is a registered non-profit dedicated to the survival and care of the Havanese breed.

In addition to fostering Katie, the Wrights have two other dogs, Zoe, an 8-year-old Havanese rescue, and Mia, a feisty little Havanese-mix who is about a year old.

The day Katie disappeared was already a sad day. The family’s nearly 10-year-old Australian shepherd, Cooper, had died that morning. That afternoon the couple was walking in their neighborhood with their other dogs when leashes became tangled. In the process of untangling them, Katie

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Katie’s background complicated and prolonged the journey. Having begun her life in the confines of a puppy mill, she spent three years being bred repeatedly with very little human contact and no socialization. When the puppy mill was shut down, she unfortunately ended up in an abusive home. Then, HALO stepped in and placed her in the Wrights’ care.

Darren and Connie said when Katie came to them in July, she was broken.

“She was completely reclusive,” Darren said. “She was like a shell. She looked like a dog but there was nothing inside.”

“She hid in the corner, wouldn’t make eye contact and wouldn’t go outside,” added Connie. “She wouldn’t eat in front of us and wouldn’t have anything to do with the other dogs, (with the exception of Cooper.)”

After Katie ran away in December, the Wrights, their son, daughter and neighbors spent the afternoon searching for her. Although they thought they had her a couple of times, Katie

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Connie and Darren Wright are happy to be reunited with their foster pup, Katie. managed to escape deeper into the woods. As it grew dark, the search was suspended until the next morning.

In the meantime, Darren and Connie were putting together posters and flyers offering a $1,000 reward and posting them all over the area. Because Katie technically belonged to HALO, Connie contacted the organization. Not only did HALO offer suggestions, but they provided manpower and financial help.

Tracker Michelle Wilson, with Epic Animal Recovery in Asheville, came in to help with the search.

“We tracked all day for two days,” Connie said. “The first day we picked up a good scent and found a place

where Katie had been underneath a neighbor’s shed.”

They baited the area around the shed with rotisserie chicken and hot dog juice and put up a camera, but Katie didn’t return to the spot.

There were also three volunteers from HALO who flew in from Detroit, Chicago and Rochester to help with the search.

While having boots on the ground was important, the Wrights knew that getting their message out was vital to bringing Katie home and social media provided the perfect avenue.

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“They didn’t want the reward. They said to give the money to HALO,” Connie said. “They told us the best reward was the fact that they were the family who got our dog back to us.”

Happy to have Katie back home, the Wrights said there’s been a lot of good to come from this experience.

actually gotten substantially better.”

The Wrights also got to see the good in people.

“It was overwhelming the number of people who were so helpful and accommodating,” Darren said.

“At the end of the day, I was blown away by the generosity and concern of the community,” Connie added.

In addition, they went through a process that they hope to develop and standardize so that other owners who lose their pets can benefit from what they learned from their experience.

Originally, the Wrights planned to work with Katie and help prepare her for her forever home. It appears those plans may not come to fruition.

“We’ve been through so much with her,” Darren said. It seems Katie might be home for good.

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by Rockingham County on the north, runs east along U.S. 29 South, west along Forsyth County and south along the Greensboro city limits. suspects pointed a handgun at him before leaving in a vehicle. No injuries were reported.

ASSAULT JAN. 30 | A resident of the 8000 block of Flatrock Road in Stokesdale reported that at 5:55 a.m. two unknown suspects attempted to steal his truck, valued at $7,000. The resident said he was able to fight them off and recover the truck in his yard, but during the altercation one of the

FEB. 2 | At 8:38 p.m. a person at the Citgo station, 7915 N.C. 68 N. in Stokesdale, reported a known suspect pulled a knife on him and threatened to stab him. No medical treatment was required. The victim was advised of his

FEB. 2 | A resident of the 7000 block of Equestrian Trail in Summerfield reported that between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. an unknown suspect(s) broke a window to his home to gain entry, and once inside, stole $50,500 in cash. An investigation is ongoing.

FRAUD FEB. 2 | A resident of the 2000 block of Hillsdale Forest Court in Summerfield reported being blackmailed by an unknown suspect.

THEFT FEB. 1 | A resident of the 8500 block of Croft Drive in Stokesdale reported an incident of property theft which occurred sometime between Dec. 25 and Feb. 1.

VANDALISM FEB. 4 | A resident of the 6800 block of Fegan Road in Summerfield reported damage to his property.

ARRESTS/CITATIONS JAN. 29 | A 33-year-old male was arrested at 10:56 p.m. in the 6900 block of Summerfield Road in Summerfield for failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge.

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JAN. 30 | A 27-year-old female was cited at 10:48 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. 220/Scalesville Road in Summerfield for driving with a revoked license.

JAN. 30 | A 36-year-old male was cited at the 1-73 interchange on N.C. 150 in Summerfield for speeding.

JAN. 31 | A 20-year-old male was cited near the intersection of U.S. 220 N./N.C. 150 W. in Summerfield for possession of an open container of alcohol while in the passenger seat of a vehicle.

JAN. 31 | A 38-year-old female was cited at 9:44 p.m. near the intersection of Northwest School Road/Fintry Drive in Greensboro for improper use of license plates on a vehicle.

JAN. 31 | A 32-year-old male was cited at 9:56 p.m. near the intersection of Belews Creek Road/Ellisboro Road in Stokesdale for driving without an operator’s license.

FEB. 1 | A 17-year-old male was cited at 1:10 p.m. at Northwest High School for possession of marijuana in a vape pen.

FEB. 2 | A 29-year-old female was arrested at 1:05 a.m. near the intersection of U.S. 220 N./Summerfield Road for a felony charge of conspiracy.

FEB. 2 | A 21-year-old male was cited at 5:28 a.m. near the intersection of Oak Ridge Road/Tarleton Drive in Oak Ridge for driving 15 mph over the speed limit.

FEB. 2 | A 41-year-old female known offender from the 3400 block of Hadham Place in Greensboro was cited at 10:55 p.m. in the 6100 block of Lake Brandt Road in Summerfield for having an open container of alcohol.

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Despite our efforts to confirm the legitimacy of all ads and information we receive for publication in the Northwest Observer, sometimes a scammer (or illintentioned reader) gets the best of us.

When we began publishing what was 22 years ago a community newsletter, internet fraud and online scammers had not yet gotten a stranglehold on the internet. Unfortunately, such is not the case today and we are constantly reminded to be on our guard lest we become the scammers’ next victim.

Recently the Northwest Observer received a classified employment ad for an office assistant. The ad, which by all counts appeared to be legitimate, was submitted by email and indicated it was for a company based in Oak Ridge. We thought we did our due diligence by going online and confirming there was such a company, directly communicating with the person who submitted the

Citizens attending the sheriff’s annual Citizen’s Academy will attend a variety of classes focused on topics including gun violence, gang awareness and the opioid crisis, as well as view K-9 unit and firearms training demonstrations and tour the jail in downtown Greensboro.

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The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is still accepting applications for the spring session of the sheriff’s annual Citizen’s Academy, which begins this week.

All Guilford County residents who are interested in learning more about law enforcement operations and the

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internal processes of the Sheriff’s Office are invited to participate. Classes will start Thursday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m.

The primary goal of the academy is to improve law enforcement/community relations through a formalized educational process.

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A classified employment ad which appeared in the Northwest Observer’s Jan. 31 - Feb. 7 issue was apparently submitted by a scammer. Thanks to the readers who brought this to our attention, and our sincere apologies for any inconvenience.

ad, and confirming that the address given to us matched that of a legitimate company. We also confirmed we could reach the person submitting the ad both by the cell phone number and email address given.

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meeting for Oak Ridge voters in OR1 and OR2 precincts on Feb. 9, 10 a.m. at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. Learn how to get involved and help elect precinct representatives in county meetings and decisions. More info: (336) 209-0142.

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THURSDAY, FEB. 7

 Opioid Community Forum | The Northwest Com-

 Town Council Meeting | Oak Ridge Town Coun-

munity Opioid/Drug Prevention Coalition will host a presentation on Feb. 10, 3 p.m. at Crossroads Community Church, 8212 B&G Court in Stokesdale. The topic of discussion is “How did we get to today’s opioid crisis?” More info: www.Stokesdale.org or call Town Hall at (336) 643-4011.

cil will meet Feb. 7, 7 p.m. at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. Meeting agenda and more info: oakridgenc.com.

SATURDAY, FEB. 9  Free Community Walk | Join “Walk with a Doc,”

THURSDAY, FEB. 14  Merchants of Oak Ridge | Merchants of Oak Ridge, an Oak Ridge-based non-profit with members representing over 50 local businesses and organizations, will meet Feb. 14, 7:45 a.m. at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road in Oak Ridge for networking, followed by a business meeting from 8:15 to 9 a.m. More info: merchantsofoakridge.com.  Marine Corps League | The Marine Corps

a community walk, on Feb. 9, 8 a.m., at Oak Ridge Town Park. You’ll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic and then enjoy a walk through the park and conversation with a doctor.

Walk your own pace and distance. All are welcome!

More info: walkoakridgenc@gmail.com.

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 Democratic Precinct Organization Meeting |

host a fundraiser Feb. 12, 6 p.m. at Spring Arbor Senior Living, 5125 Michaux Road in Greensboro.

 Town Council Meeting | Summerfield Town

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There will be a Democratic precinct organization

$25 per person includes two glasses of wine and light refreshments. All proceeds benefit a wheelchair bike fund. RSVP by Feb. 8 to Shelby at (336) 286-6404 or gbad@hhhunt.com.

League Detachment 1314 will meet Feb. 14, 6 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 1250 E. Mountain Street, Kernersville. More info: joevodnichar@yahoo.com.  Town Council Meeting | Stokesdale Town

Council will meet Feb. 14, 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. More info: Stokesdale.org.

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SUMMERFIELD – Summerfield Town Council will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. at Summerfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Road. The meet-

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15 breeders selling through her company’s website, happytailpuppies.com.

As a result, she said she moved into the house at 2909 Oak Ridge Road and the adjacent building last summer.

Prospective buyers view teacup Maltese, toy poodles and other miniature puppies online, talk to Mackovic’s staff to narrow down possible choices, and then travel to the Oak Ridge Road location to meet puppies in person and possibly buy them, Mackovic said.

The house contains offices and the visiting room for meeting puppies.

In the building to the right is the area where puppies live – play, sleep and eat – until they’re purchased.

On a recent afternoon, 11 cars were parked in the gravel lot in front of the house and the building. The company has 10 employees who park in the lot, along with customers, volunteers who play with puppies and vets who examine them, Mackovic said.

Entrances to the building are marked with signs reading, “AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY” and “RESTRICTED AREA EMPLOYEES ONLY” to keep customers from trying to enter the area where puppies live, Mackovic said. She recently posted new signs pointing visitors to parking spaces near the office and puppy visiting room.

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ing agenda includes routine business items; a period for general public comments; a second period for public comments specifically on the 2019-20 fiscal year budget which is in the development phase; a Uniform Development Ordinance (UDO) rewrite proposal; and an attorney update on the term of appointees to fill a vacant council seat. print was meant to be a temporary sign, Mackovic said. Last July, she purchased 3.7 acres at the corner of N.C. 68 and Alcorn Road to build a kennel. She had planned to open the facility early this year, but construction will probably not be finished until this summer, she said.

Meanwhile, Mackovic said she will probably put up a sign with the company’s name in response to curiosity about who’s doing business there. Even with the expansion at N.C. 68 and Alcorn Road, she said she decided to keep her location on Oak Ridge Road for training puppies, a new service she plans to offer.

One possible disadvantage of a sign reading “Happytail Puppies” is that passersby may think the business is a puppy store, which it isn’t, Mackovic said, emphasizing that sales start online.

“A lot of times we are misunderstood,” she said. “I’ve heard us be called everything over the past 15 years.”

Some reviews on Yelp and Google complain that Happytail is a “puppy mill” selling dogs that developed health problems, while some other reviewers praised Mackovic and her staff and the puppies they bought.

“It’s amazing how many people give us complaints and I don’t even know who they are,” said Mackovic, adding that the families she works with “are all breeders. I have mommies and daddies.

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NORTHERN GUILFORD Amy Rule, girls basketball

by STEWART MCCLINTOCK Senior Amy Rule is a team captain and shooting guard on Coach Kim Furlough’s Lady Nighthawks’ basketball team.

“I like to catch and shoot,” Rule told the Northwest Observer. “Sometimes I’ll sweep through, and then get in, pull up and shoot jumpers. As a defender I’m usually matched up against the opposing team’s fastest guard.”

Rule is honored to have been a member of the 2017 and 2018 Lady Nighthawks teams that won back-toback state championships.

At the start of this season, Rule had two personal goals: Earn a starting position every game. And, be the best leader she could be for the underclassmen.

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“We have a young team this year, so I always want to be the best example I can for them,” she said.

Rule also said she and her teammates “want to grow as a team after every practice and game, and make it as far as we can this year.”

Last year Rule received the Nighthawk Award, which is presented to the player who best represents the team on the court, in the classroom and in the community. She also received the “Highest GPA” award.

This season she was awarded the Bill Lee scholarship at the 43rd annual HAECO Invitational Tournament.

The $2,000 scholarship was given to four deserving tournament players to go towards their college education.

Off the court Rule strives to make As in all her classes and she is a member of the Beta Club and National Honor Society. For her high grades she has received Mid-State 3-A Academic All-Conference honors all three years she has played on the varsity basketball team.

Rule has also volunteered with the Reading Buddies program at Northern Elementary and at Camp Carefree

as a camp counselor.

After graduating this year, Rule plans to pursue a degree in nursing and specialize in pediatric oncology.

On a side note …

Q: What is your favorite food?

A: “Macaroni and cheese.”

Q: Favorite movie?

A: “Forrest Gump.”

Q: Favorite book?

A: “‘Night Road’ by Kristin Hannah.”

Q: Favorite musical genre?

A: “Pop.” Q: Favorite professional athlete?

A: “LeBron James.”

Q: Do you have a role model?

A: “Yes, Coach Furlough. She’s always believed in me and has helped me grow as a person and a player. She looks out for me and my teammates. If we need to go to a big tutoring session, she will try and schedule practice around our school work. She’s shown me what a strong woman is, and how to fight through adversity.”

Q: Do you have any family pets?

A: “We have two male dogs, Yosef and Boomer. Yosef is a mix of sheltie, Australian shepherd and Eskimo.

Boomer is a Bernese Mountain Dog.” Q: If you could interview one person, living or dead, who would it be?

A: “Ellen (DeGeneres). I’ve always

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loved watching her show. She makes me laugh, and she’s always spreading positivity.”

Q: Do you have any advice to share?

A: “Find something you’re passionate about. Never quit. Give it your all and have no regrets, whether it’s in sports or just becoming a better person.”

Q: Where would you go on a dream vacation?

A: “Bora Bora. I really want to go stay in one of those huts that is standing out in the water in Bora Bora!”

Q: What is one thing we could do to make the world a better place?

A: “I believe if we all viewed the world as God views us, our world would become a better place.”

Q: What is something about you that many people don’t know?

A: “I’m kinda boring, and I’m also really good at word searches.”

Q: How do you enjoy spending your spare time?

A: “Reading and watching Netflix. I also like to go to the gym and run and lift. In the summertime I enjoy going on walks with my dogs.”

Q: What is your favorite sports moment at Northern?

A: “Winning the state championship the first time! No one expected us to win, so it was super fun and exciting.

It was also very special to get back to the second one and win again.”

NORTHWEST GUILFORD Dean Reiber, basketball

by STEWART MCCLINTOCK Junior Dean Reiber is in his second year on Coach Lee Reavis’ Northwest Guilford boys basketball team. Reiber, who plays the center position, said he plays “physical” and is “versatile enough to step out and shoot the three, but also able to play down in the post.”

Of the personal goals he set for this season, Reiber said he wanted to play hard and help the team in any way he can.

“Our team goals would be to play to our ability every night, and we would definitely like to win our conference, make the playoffs and make it as far as we can in the state tournament – and hopefully get all the way to the state championship game,” Reiber said.

Of his coach, he said, “Coach Reavis is a great coach. He pushes me every day to become better than I was the day before.”

Last year Reiber was Metro 4A All-Conference and, as a sophomore, was also named 3rd Team All-District 7 by the North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association. This year he earned All-Tournament team honors at the 43rd Annual HAECO Invitational Tournament.

After graduating from Northwest in 2020, Reiber hopes to play basketball at a Division 1 college and major in sports medicine.

On a side note …

Q: What is your favorite food?

A: “Crab cakes.”

Q: Favorite movie?

A: “Jaylen Brown. He plays for the Celtics in the NBA.”

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A: “Kung Fu Panda.”

Q: Favorite professional athlete?

Q: Favorite book?

A: “‘The Grapes of Wrath’ by John Steinbeck.”

Q: Do you have a role model?

A: “Yes, my mom. She’s smart and works hard every day to be the best at everything.”

Q: Do you have any pets?

A: “I have a bearded dragon named Blaze.”

Q: Where would you go on a dream vacation?

A: “Jamaica. I think it would be fun to experience the culture there, and all the nice beaches.”

Q: What would you leave behind in a time capsule for people to find 100 years from now?

A: “I’d leave a computer with a ton of stuff saved on it, to show them what it’s like to live now.”

Q: What is one thing we all could do to make the world a better place?

A: “Be kind.”

Q: What is one invention the world needs?

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Q: What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

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A: “Just hanging out with my friends, playing PS4 with them, and also practicing basketball.”

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

A: I can pop both of my thumbs out of socket, and it doesn’t hurt!”

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GRINS to...  Oak Ridge approving an equestrian trail. Stokesdale officials, pay attention!

Editor’s note: We reached out to the Town of Oak Ridge to see if we had missed something, as we weren’t aware of an equestrian trail being approved. Town Clerk Sandra Smith confirmed that an equestrian trail has not been approved, and also said she wasn’t aware of the council having any discussions recently about such a trail.

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Perhaps the reader’s misunderstanding stems from an Oak Ridge resident’s editorial, published in our Jan. 17-23 issue, in which she asked the town to consider an equestrian trail, and the resident’s subsequent sharing of this letter/request on social media.  Our savvy Northwest Observer readers who were suspicious of what turned out to be a bogus classified ad and took the time to notify us.

GRIPES to...  The growing number of rezoning requests in Oak Ridge. The town prides itself on its character and unique historical attributes as well as open landscapes. Town Council needs to hold strong to protect Oak Ridge’s core values.  Drivers who cut the corner when

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 Democrats who say a wall is immoral but support abortion into the 40th week of pregnancy. If the baby survives the abortion, just make sure the little one is comfortable as it dies. God help us!  Those who blame Russia for virtu-

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 Allen Tate for their unsightly lighted sign in the night sky (off N.C. 150 in Summerfield). Was this approved and why isn’t this in violation of Summerfield’s Dark Sky Ordinance?  Parents who let their kids run rampant in Oak Ridge Bark Park. There are two playgrounds in the park for kids. This area is for dogs only. If your child gets bitten for acting crazy, it will be your fault!  The Town of Stokesdale for not removing the “Season’s Greetings” banners from the downtown area. As I write this it is Feb. 4 and Christmas is long over!  Drivers who don’t use their turn signals. It’s more than just a fancy accessory.  The mid-20s male person who stole my generator off Ellisboro Road in Stokesdale. Police were called and have a description of you and your Ford vehicle. If you suspect you know who did this, please contact the sheriff’s office.

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turning left, forcing you to brake hard to avoid hitting them as you approach a junction. Also, drivers who hurry to pull out right in front of you – but then dawdle along at 30 mph!

ally everything. Obviously, most if not all issues are a direct result of not Russia, but a totally criminal, corrupt, U.S. government that cannot compete fairly, legally and truthfully in the global marketplace.  Nancy Pelosi and her attentiongrabbing antics during the SOTU address, i.e., her extended standing after applause for the president and her paper shuffling. It should give America pause to know she is second in line to the presidency.

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was no one by that name who worked for the company.

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After a few rounds of communication, we reviewed the content of the ad one last time, accepted the payment, and approved it for print.

While we want to believe the best in people, for our own protection we have to recognize there are those who think nothing of preying on unsuspecting and trusting individuals.

eat better and sleep better,” Strader said. “You get into a routine that will help you feel better about yourself.”

has occurred. People abusing opioids have a disease. Their brains have been hijacked by opioids.”

For people addicted to heroin, using dirty needles can spread diseases such as HIV and hepatitis. In response, some community health workers distribute clean needles in a practice that’s drawn criticism as encouraging, not discouraging, drug use, Strader said.

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A few days after the ad appeared in last week’s paper (our Jan. 31 - Feb. 6 issue), however, our phones started to ring and multiple people told us they had applied for the position advertised and received an email asking for more information. The email gave them a “gut feeling” that something wasn’t right – namely because it was extremely lengthy, poorly written, and asked for information that was already in the resumes they had submitted.

The “employer” indicated he was a State Farm agent (which was different from the company name we were given). Some of the readers who called us about the ad told us they reached out to State Farm and confirmed there

We’ll continue to use caution and take the time to monitor the advertisements and information we receive for publication in the hopes that scammers won’t get by us. However, despite our best efforts, occasionally one will slip through, and for that we apologize.

We urge you to always “go with your gut,” pay attention to red flags, and do your due diligence before sharing information with a prospective employer, a stranger who knocks on your door and offers a home service “at a great price,” someone asking for donations, or anyone else who asks for your personal information or payment up front.

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Increased oversight by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is aimed at reducing over-prescription of opioids by doctors. For people dependent on opioids, simply going cold turkey isn’t often an option because of the highly addictive nature of the drugs.

“We’ve got to think outside of the box” to help opioid addicts, Strader said.

He listed some steps – improved diet and nutrition, exercise, music, art and spiritual counseling – as possible remedies.

“People in recovery don’t have to run a marathon,” said Strader, who is preparing to run his 20th marathon in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, next month. He has practiced Tai Chi for the past five years after meeting his Taiwanese wife, WaWa, a master of the martial art.

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Space is still available for citizens who can dedicate the commitment of time to attend Thursday evening classes and Saturday labs between Feb. 7 and academy graduation day on March 28. The academy will consist of two months of sessions that meet once a week, on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and four Sat-

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“We can’t say that if we’re providing needles that we’re aiding this epidemic,” he said. “No, we’re helping protect public health.

“We make emotional and social judgments against people in addiction,” Strader said. “As a community, we need to ask what we can do to help our neighbors and their families.”

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Crossroads Community Church will host the community opioid addiction forum this Sunday, Feb. 10, at 3 p.m. The church is located at 8212 B&G Court in Stokesdale. urday labs. Classes will cover a variety of topics.

Weekly classes will be held at the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, 400 W. Washington St., Greensboro, in the training classroom. Labs will be held at various locations.

View videos from past citizen’s academies at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=mp1xSe5hLrg.

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For more info and an application form, visit www.guilfordcountync.gov/ our-county/sheriff-s-office and select “Citizen Academy” tab on right-hand side of the homepage.

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FREE COMMUNITY WALK IN OAK RIDGE "Walk with a Doc" on Sat., Feb. 9, 8am, at Oak Ridge Town Park. 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!

CORKS & CANVAS FUNDRAISER Tuesday, February 12, 6-8pm at Spring Arbor Senior Living, 5125 Michaux Rd., Greensboro. $25 per person includes two glasses of wine and light refreshments. All proceeds benefit a Wheelchair Bike Fund.

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TAG SALE, Saturday, Feb. 9, 9am-1pm & Sunday, Feb. 10, 11am-2pm (w/reductions on Sun.) at 3606 Lake Cove Court, Browns Summit, 27214. Clean 4,000-sq.-ft. home.

Bernhardt bedroom furniture with king-size bed in mint cond. LOTS of other misc. fur furniture and lots of LEGOS, large collection of Disney snow globes, designer clothing, Coach handbags, and much, much more.

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

HOME SERVICES CLEANING 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.

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.

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GENERAL REPAIR & 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.

ATTIC SOLUTIONS. Providing attic and crawl space insulation removal/installation, attic cleanup & organizing, attic floor removal/installation, water well winterization, junk hauling and storm cleanup. Contact us at (336) 634-2034.

APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr. Appliance A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.

HVAC MAINTENANCE & REPAIR. What a difference a “Day” makes. (336) 529-4499.

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

NC FORESTRY MULCHING

SOUTHERN CUTS LAWN CARE, complete

Land clearing, vegetation management,

lawn maintenance services. 13 years experi-

pasture reclaiming, ATV trails, site clear clear-

ence. Nathan Adkins, (336) 500-1898.

WELDING, FABRICATING, MACHINING. Will pick up and deliver. (336) 362-8408.

GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & Service Center. All types sold and repaired; comm./res. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. (336) 548-9286 or (336) 3123844.

OLD SCHOOL

HOME REPAIR/IMPROVEMENTS “No Job Too Small”

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

ing, etc. Environmentally friendly without disrupting the soil! Call (336) 362-6181 or visit ncforestrymulching.com.

GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150.

FORESTRY

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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.

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

NC FORESTRY MULCHING. Environmentally friendly clearing without disrupting the visit ncforestrymulching.com.

LAWNCARE / LANDSCAPING ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured.

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scaping. Tree work. Reasonable & honest.

gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls,

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retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Res-

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Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup,

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STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free

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idential and commercial. (336) 280-8981.

PAINTING & DRYWALL STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com.

LAWSON'S PAINTING. Custom decks, pressure washing, boat docks, block fill, wood repair, stain work, textured ceilings, sheetrock repair. Call (336) 253-9089.

CINDY’S PAINTING. Interior painting, wall-paper 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.

Complete tree service, $1 million liability, work work-

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE

FIX YOUR MOWER. Free pickup & delivery.

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man’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 643-9332.

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

WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC.

MASONRY

BEK Paint Co.

scape contractor. Hardscaping & landscape

MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone

GRADING / HAULING

concrete & repairs. Free est. (336) 988-1022,

David & Judy Long, owners

lighting. 26 years exp. (336) 399-7764.

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

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner

Lawn maint, landscaping. Irrigation/ land-

Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875.

PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more.

Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.

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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 en-

E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, demolition, lot clearing, excavating, bobcat work, etc. (336) 451-1282.

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

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tertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways & sidewalks, patios and more! Give us a call landscape needs.

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

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

PLUMBING

GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heat-

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed.

Lic. & insured. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924.

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MISC. FOR SALE

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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.

ROOFING

SAWS FOR SALE. Sears 10-inch radial arm saw on casters for $150. Grizzly 10-inch contractor table saw on casters for $450.

Call Bob at (336) 949-4181.

$$$ – WILL PAY CASH for your junk or wrecked vehicle. For quote, call (336) 552-0328.

PRESSURE WASHING

ROOFING. Best prices in town! Shingle and metal roofing. Top-notch quality. Res./comm., licensed & insured. Financing available.

Belews Creek Construction, (336) 362-6343.

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

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REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION 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.

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

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

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.

MISC. FOR SALE

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

DOUGLAS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING, LLC. Custom Builder, sunrooms, garages, additions, kitchens baths. Licensed & Insured, BBB A+ accredited. Free est. Visit www.douglascr.com or call (336) 413-5050.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, dock work, siding, windows, roofing, rotted wood.

Sr. disc., 39 years exp. (336) 362-6343.

JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured.

NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com.

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

PET SITTING

CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC. Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience.

Call (336) 643-8191 or (336) 580-3245.

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.

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WENDY COLLINS PET SITTING. Registered & Insured. Follow me on Facebook! Call or text, (336) 339-6845.

BARN QUILTS. Jazz up your barn or house with a unique hand-painted barn quilt. All sizes & designs available. Call Laura to order, (336) 662-7016.

MISC. SERVICES DESIREE'S PERMANENT COSMETICS. Licensed permanent makeup artist located in HairCraft in Oak Ridge. Eyebrows, lips, eyeliner, and teeth whitening. Grand opening specials! Call for a free consultation. By appointment only. Call/text (336) 777-6444.

ERRANDS AND MORE, LLC. Providing assistance with general errands for families of all ages including senior-care services, transportation to Dr. appts., house sitting, pick-up & delivery service for Rx, meals & groceries. Additional services available. Insured. Follow us on Facebook at Errands and More, LLC. Call Pam at (336) 202-2420.

MADE-TO-ORDER CUSTOM FURNITURE using reclaimed wood, natural-edge slab pieces and metal. (336) 362-8408.

SAM'S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470.

BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE. Two plots at Westminster Gardens, Lakeside Garden section. Price is $7,590 for both. Valued at $10,590. Call (336) 643-5727.

MISC. WANTED

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

PETS & ANIMAL SVCS.

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, golf carts, ATVs, generators, power washers, chain saws, scooters, mini-bikes, mopeds, grills, tools, metal and electrical items, etc. (336) 689-4167.

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LAND FOR SALE HOMESITES FOR SALE. Southern Rockingham County with Summerfield address.

Homesites starting at $39,900 ranging from 2 to 6 acres. Four 10-acre estate sites and one 25-acre tract. Beautifully wooded, and open land with gentle terrain. Ponds and streams on some tracts. No HOA or dues! Offered for a limited time at pre-development 20% discount prices. Call now for appointment to reserve your dream property. Call (336) 430-9507 anytime.

LAND FOR SALE IN SUMMERFIELD. One-of-a-kind estate and/or horse farm tract. Open and wooded. Available for the distinctive buyer. Serious inquiries only.

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ML Master, NW Co. Schools & many great “Green” features. Price Reduced to $447,999

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FOR SALE BY OWNER 8559 Linville Road • Oak Ridge 3 bedrooms • 2 full baths Brick exterior • Freshly painted inside & out Walk-in tiled showers in both bathrooms New washer/dryer Beautiful newly remodeled kitchen New HVAC / plumbing • New electric Large wooden back deck • New roof Hardwood floors throughout Northwest schools • $250,000

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Feel like you are in the mountains in this custom-built log home on 10 acres.

3BR/3BA, with lofted bonus spaces, basement with ½ bath, and 3-car garage with floored walk-up space above. Tranquil views from the deck complete the picture!

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HOMES FOR SALE VERSATILE FLOOR PLAN

Ever dreamed of owning an Oak Ridge landmark?

Est. 1951, Last Minute Market has served clients as the local stop & shop. Updated w/state-of-the-art fuel tanks & equipment, huge hardwood trees, owner’s cottage & fenced area for goats/chickens. Perfect hightraffic locale between Oak Ridge/Stokesdale/ Kernersville! $389,000

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5602 Feather Court

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.

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Great floor plan, close to Oak Ridge Elementary School and Oak Ridge Swim Club; seller will help with decorating allowance. Master, add’l bedroom and office on main level.

Offered at $475,000

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AUTOMOTIVE SALES/SERVICES Piedmont Truck Tires .......................... 21 Prestige Car Wash .............................. 16

BUILDERS Disney Custom Homes ......................... 2

CHILDREN’S SERVICES Guardian Ad Litem Program .............. 23

CHURCH Oak Ridge United Methodist Church .... 9

DENTAL SERVICES Summerfield Family Dentistry ............. 20

EVENTS

Barbour & Williams Law ....................... 6 The Law Offices of Susan Greeson..... 18 Dove Medical Supply .......................... 25 LeBauer Healthcare ............................. 3 Novant – Forsyth Pediatrics ................ 17 Wake Forest Baptist – Summerfield ...... 4

ORTHODONTICS Olmsted Orthodontics ........................ 17 Reynolds Orthodontics ....................... 10

FURNITURE

Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ............... 16

Priba Furniture & Interiors................... 32

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A New Dawn Realty ..........................30 Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams..........30 For Sale by Owner ...........................6,30 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ...............30 Jake Letterman, Berkshire Hathaway...30 Nancy Hess, BHHS Yost & Little .........30 Nicole Gillespie, Remax ...................... 19 Piedmont Rental Homes..................... 23

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES Attic Solutions .................................... 28 BEK Paint Company ........................... 28 Budget Blinds .................................... 20 Carpets by Direct ............................... 14 Old School Home Repair ................... 28 Pest Management Systems, Inc. ........... 4

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