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Northern Guilford parents seek help with traffic safety Congestion leads to ‘near misses daily,’ parent says of traffic on Spencer Dixon Road

by CHRIS BURRITT NORTHERN GREENSBORO – Some parents are pushing for the installation of a stoplight in hopes of reducing accidents on Spencer Dixon Road at Northern Guilford High School.

In response to parents’ concerns, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) plans to install cameras at the school’s entrance to count the number of cars and how fast they’re driving, said Mark Aldridge, the agency’s deputy division traffic engineer in Greensboro. NCDOT is also going

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NCDOT is considering a request by Northern Guilford High School parents to replace traditional speed limit

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Camp Carefree hosts state chili championship this Saturday, April 27 The annual event is a major fundraiser for Camp Carefree in Stokesdale, which provides children with chronic illnesses and disabilities a week of summer camp fun and a chance ‘to just be kids’

by ANNETTE JOYCE STOKESDALE – The annual North Carolina State Chili Championship takes place at Camp Carefree in Stokesdale this Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This fun-filled fundraiser gives attendees the chance to partake of some delicious chili (ranging from red to white and mild to sizzling) while enjoying a family-friendly event and supporting this non-profit

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Kenny Jones, chief organizer of the North Carolina State Chili Championship, has spent countless hours making sure this year’s chili cook-off on April 27, a major fundraiser for Camp Carefree, is a success.

IN THIS ISSUE ORMA negotiates rezoning ....................2 Your Questions .........................................4 Former president sues ORMA .................6 Stokesdale Council meeting coverage..8 Farmers Market coming to town ............9 ‘Remembering my big brother’ ...........10 Calendar Events .....................................14 NWHS girls lacrosse team is kickin’ it! .....16 Northern girls soccer success ..............18 Northern boys lacrosse: ‘Our year’......19 Student Profiles .......................................20 Youth/School News ...............................22 Crime/Incident Report ..........................23 Grins & Gripes.........................................24 Classifieds ...............................................27 Index of Advertisers ...............................31 NWO on the Go!.....................................32

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by CHRIS BURRITT OAK RIDGE – As a condition of its request to rezone nearly two acres of property on N.C. 150, Oak Ridge Military Academy has agreed it won’t tear down any historic buildings.

The academy is seeking rezoning of the property from public and institutional use to conditional use-general business, a classification that would allow the school to lease its old armory building to Wright Stuff Flight Simulation Center. As a condition of the request, the school would grant a historic preservation easement to Preservation Greensboro to protect structures located on academy property, which is in the town’s historic district.

The easement would end months of uncertainty about whether buildings on the south side of N.C. 150 across from

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the school’s main campus would possibly be torn down. The listing of ORMA’s campus on the National Register of Historic Places is a central part of Oak Ridge’s overall historic district, so the destruction of school buildings would damage the town’s preservation efforts.

The easement would give “important new safeguards because it would protect the school’s historic buildings,” said Anne Schneider, a Town Council member and proponent of historic preservation. “This is wonderful for Oak Ridge.”

If ORMA were to sell historic structures, the new owner would be bound by the easement and couldn’t destroy the buildings, Schneider said in an interview earlier this week.

Preservation Greensboro, a nonprofit historic preservation organization, would be responsible for monitoring ORMA’s compliance with the easement, Schneider said. Oak Ridge Town Manager Bill Bruce said town staff is still working out details with

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I’ve seen a lot of utility crews digging trenches all over northwest Guilford lately.

What is going on?

We’ve seen the work, too.

Earlier this week, we spotted a crew at the corner of N.C. 150 and Eversfield Road right at the Oak Ridge Town limit and Sandy’s Beauty Shop, where workers were tunneling underneath N.C. 150 to run a gas line for Piedmont Natural Gas. We called the Charlotte-based company and talked to spokeswoman Jennifer Sharpe. She told us the crew is extending a gas line down Eversfield Road to a subdivision under construction called Summerfield Ridge. It will rely on natural gas for heating, hot water and gas logs.

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In recent months readers have seen several utility crews working in the northwest Guilford area, and most of the activity relates to preparing for residential and commercial building that is planned in those areas.

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Most of the utility crews seen throughout northwest Guilford County in recent months are preparing for the residential and commercial development that is planned in those work areas.

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ORMA REZONING

drivers to look for cadets crossing the road at all times, not just during daytime class hours.

Preservation Greensboro. Its executive director, Benjamin Briggs, didn’t reply to a voice message seeking comment.

Contacted by telephone and text, Reardon declined to discuss his proposal for the south side of campus.

Nor would he discuss his recent lawsuit against ORMA and Steve Wilson, chairman of the board of trustees, seeking severance pay and other financial awards following his dismissal.

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The town’s Planning and Zoning Board will review ORMA’s rezoning request at its 7 p.m. monthly meeting Thursday, April 25. After considering whether to approve the request, the board will then forward its recommendation to the Town Council for a final decision on the rezoning.

Residents will be able to offer their views on the rezoning request at public hearings during the P&Z Board meeting and the council’s regular monthly meeting Thursday, May 2.

The future of ORMA’s buildings on the south side of campus came into question last year when Lt. Col. David Reardon, then the school’s president, proposed to trustees that they sell the school’s property south of N.C. 150.

He wanted to consolidate student housing and training and other school operations on the school’s main campus, said Schneider, who learned about Reardon’s plans in his meetings last year with Town Council members and Mayor Spencer Sullivan.

Reardon, fired as president in January, was concerned about the safety of cadets crossing N.C. 150, Schneider said. Selling the property for commercial development would also raise much-needed money to reduce the school’s operating deficit.

The safety concern became a reality on the night of March 23, when a motorist driving on N.C. 150 struck a 20-year-old woman crossing the road after she had attended a social event on campus with a cadet. Following the accident, Reardon said in a text that cadets typically cross the highway in front of the school as many as eight times a day “seven days a week, nearly every day of the year,” so he urged

Wilson didn’t reply to two voicemails earlier this week seeking comment. He alluded to Reardon’s plans in comments during the Town Council’s monthly meeting April 4. The school’s former administration “wanted to demolish everything on the other side of the street,” Wilson said. “ As board chairman, that’s not going to happen.”

About a month before firing Reardon, ORMA trustees listed nearly 2.5 acres and six buildings on the south side of N.C. 150 for sale for $1.17 million. David Hagan, listing agent and senior vice president for commercial real estate firm CBRE Triad, said he was seeking a developer who would “preserve the historic integrity” of the buildings, but that demolition was also an option.

Less than three months after listing the property, ORMA’s trustees reversed course and removed the tract from the market. Wilson told Oak Ridge Town Council members in March that the school was going to rent the old armory building to Wright Stuff Flight Simulation Center, which was relocating from Kernersville. The business charges for customers to pretend to engage in World War II dogfights and take virtual reality trips to the moon.

Wilson, who also serves on Oak Ridge’s Planning and Zoning Board, later acknowledged the academy would have to rezone the property before accommodating retail, service and office uses such as the flight simulation center.

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Former ORMA president seeks financial award after firing Lt. Col. David Reardon has sued the military school and its board chairman after saying they failed to honor his employment contract

by CHRIS BURRITT OAK RIDGE – Two-and-a-half months after his firing as president of Oak Ridge Military Academy, Lt. Col. David Reardon sued the school and board of trustees Chairman Steve Wilson for allegedly violating his employment contract.

The school and Wilson refused to pay Reardon severance totaling 30 days of his regular salary, as required by his employment agreement, according to a suit filed in Guilford County Superior Court earlier this month.

After his dismissal, Reardon said he File photo learned Lt. Col. David Reardon, a that graduate of The Citadel ORMA had in Charleston, South procured Carolina, retired as a a term life U.S. Army officer before insurance joining ORMA as senior policy for Army instructor in 2016. him paying The school’s trustees a death elevated Reardon to benefit of president in November $30,000, 2017 and voted to fire him Jan. 24, 2019, claiming the suit his termination was part said. The of a reorganization that employdivided the president’s ment primary roles among four contract newly created positions. required a death benefit of $72,000, or one year’s salary.

Reardon served “at the pleasure”

of the trustees, who by majority vote could terminate his employment “at any time and for any reason that is not unlawful,” the agreement said. It stipulated, however, that the board give Reardon 30 days written notice of his termination, or pay him 30 days of salary in lieu of notice.

In the suit, Reardon said he didn’t receive 30 days written notice of his firing or severance pay. Instead, he said he received a text from Wilson the night that trustees voted to fire him and a follow-up letter the next day.

“Tonight ur employment contract was terminated,” according to a copy of Wilson’s text filed with the suit.

“U will need to immediately remove any personal items from ur office and campus.”

The text went on to instruct Reardon not to communicate with faculty, staff, students or parents about his firing. Reardon was instructed to leave his keys and password codes in Wilson’s mailbox along with his mailing

address so that ORMA’s attorney could mail him details of his termination.

Reardon texted Josh Dawson, the school’s finance director, in early February after he didn’t receive a paycheck. He told Dawson he was owed his salary through Feb. 23, a month after his termination, according to a copy of texts between Reardon and Dawson filed along with the suit.

“I apologize for not getting back to you sooner,” Dawson texted Reardon.

“It was a crazy day at work. Dr. Wilson will need to explain that to you (was not my decision).”

Wilson didn’t reply to two voicemails earlier this week seeking his comment about the suit. Contacted by phone, Reardon, who now lives in Tarrant County, Texas, declined to discuss the litigation.

A graduate of The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, Reardon retired as a U.S. Army officer before joining ORMA as senior Army instructor in 2016. The school’s trustees elevated Reardon to president in November 2017 after saying his predecessor, John Haynes, had suddenly resigned;

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The school’s board of trustees voted to fire Reardon Jan. 24, 14 months after he had taken over as president. His two-year employment agreement said he would earn a salary of $72,000 in the first year. He could possibly earn more in his second year, based upon trustees’ evaluation of

his performance, according to a copy of the agreement filed with the suit.

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by CHRIS BURRITT OAK RIDGE – A farmers market with 40 vendors selling locally grown vegetables and flowers and handcrafted items including jewelry, soaps and dog collars is preparing to open on N.C. 68 in Oak Ridge.

Laurie Brackett, a member of the Oak Ridge Garden Club, is organizing the From the Earth Farmers Market on a vacant lot that previously housed the temporary headquarters of the Bank of Oak Ridge.

The partially paved, partially grass tract is adjacent to the Quality Mart convenience gas station on N.C. 68 south of N.C. 150.

The market will be open from 5:30 until 8 p.m. on Thursdays, starting May 2. Brackett said she secured

vendors committed to using natural ingredients in baked goods, cheeses, syrups and fermented foods. Craftsmen agreed to use organic – not manmade – materials in jewelry, clothing, toiletries, paintings and medicinal products, she said.

“I believe in eating foods from our earth,” said Brackett, who stopped eating breakfast cereals and other processed foods several years ago. She wants to encourage people to shop at the market for local foods and merchandise and bring blankets and chairs to eat and socialize.

Though plans aren’t final, she said she’s arranging for live music.

Faucette Farms of Browns Summit will prepare boxes of fresh produce for weekly pickup by customers, Brackett said. Vendors will sell gelato made

from fresh fruits, iced coffee, pulled pork barbecue and chicken, and other locally made foods and drinks.

“If we don’t support our local farmers financially, I do not believe they will be able to support our health,” she said.

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STOKESDALE town council

April 11 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES Before their monthly meeting even got underway, Stokesdale Town Council members butted heads over three discussion items that council members Bill Jones and Tim Jones had requested be placed on the agenda: spending authority limits; the town’s vendor policy; and review, discussion and a vote on proposals from CPAs Dana Luther and Kerry Crutchfield.

Mayor John Flynt, Mayor Pro Tem Thearon Hooks and council member Frank Bruno agreed the three discussion items should be postponed.

Regarding the proposals from the two CPAs, Flynt said he and other council members had not seen anything in writing, to which Bill Jones responded,

“You would have had it if you had come to the special call meeting,” referring to a special meeting he and Tim Jones had called for Friday, April 5, at 5 p.m., which the other three council members said they were not able to attend.

“It’s going to be very obvious when we start talking later on what kind of problems you do have,” Bill Jones added.

To that, Flynt said, “We have nothing to hide,” and Bill Jones retaliated, “If you have nothing to hide why would you take this off the agenda?”

Tim Jones told the mayor there had been two votes against getting an accounting professional to come in

and look at the town’s accounting system and the April 5 special call meeting to discuss proposals from two CPAs for doing so was the second one which Flynt, Hooks and Bruno said they couldn’t attend (the first was on Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m.).

“I’m starting to wonder why… You would think one council member out of the three of you would be able to come to conduct the town’s business,” Tim Jones said.

Flynt argued he had no idea what Luther or Crutchfield were proposing, and “to give somebody access to our computer financial records is a fairly significant thing.”

At that point Bill Jones asked former mayor Randy Braswell, who was in attendance, to pass out packets that Jones said contained public documents and information readily available on the internet which would confirm why “they’re trying to silence us.”

 3  2 to continue discussion

on the three items until the May 9 meeting. Bill and Tim Jones opposed the decision, saying they were “loudly nay.”

 3  2 to approve Feb. 14 meeting minutes, with Bill and Tim Jones opposed.  3  2 to approve March 14 meeting minutes, with Bill and Tim Jones opposed.

Sheriff’s Report. Lt. Jeremy Fuller with the Guilford County Sheriff’s District 1 Office reported there were 61 calls for service in Stokesdale in March; of those, there was one aggravated assault, a shoplifting incident at the Dollar General, and vandalism at Stokesdale United Methodist Church involving a suspect shooting five windows out.

Fuller advised everyone to keep their lawn equipment stored away when not in use – and as always, “I can’t stress enough, lock your vehicles

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Fire Department. Stokesdale Fire Chief Todd Gauldin reported the department had 28 fire-related calls in March and 73 calls for medical help (most relating to vehicle accidents).

On a safety note, Gauldin advised residents to use caution and remain alert when using lawn equipment – “And also, don’t forget to be on the lookout for snakes,” he said.

CITIZEN COMMENTS  Kathryn Bunthoff gave a brief history of Stokesdale Auto Parts and its owner, Bob Simpson, who she said “helped keep Stokesdale alive.”

As a member of Friends of Stokesdale, Bunthoff said the group would be sharing more history of historic buildings and people who had contributed to the town over the years.

Anyone interested in joining the group or who has historical information or photos to share is invited to call (336) 708-0334.  Jimmy Landreth said he had voted for all five of the seated council members, but had concerns about how split this group had become. “It doesn’t hurt to discuss things and iron things out,” he told the council. “I wish we could get back to doing that and not be so split.”  Speaking as a property owner in Stokesdale, Keith McClain said he was concerned about the town pay-

ing $24,400 to remove 15 downed trees after Hurricane Michael swept through the town park last fall.

it is not the way it is happening. But thank all five of you for the time you put into this.”

saying that was exorbitant, and Houk said the check was for multiple invoices.

“I’ve done quite a bit of tree work in my time and the majority of the labor and expense in taking a tree down is out of the way if they are already downed,” McClain said. “It seems like quite a bit of money to spend for 15 trees already on the ground.”

When Flynt defended himself, saying he, Hooks and Bruno spend a lot of time at Town Hall making sure town business is taken care of and they are prepared to discuss issues and vote on them during meetings, Thiery said Bill and Tim Jones should be informed about bids for work the town contracts to have done.

“Nobody in this building is authorized to spend $16,000 for anything,” Bill Jones then said, to which Frank Bruno said authorization had been granted last August for spending up to $25,000 for emergency services.

 Randy Braswell, who served two years as a Stokesdale Town Council member followed by four years as the town’s mayor, told the council members he appreciated their hard work, and then said, “I wasn’t going to speak tonight, but I didn’t want the young Scouts who are here to leave and not recognize Councilman Bill Jones.”

Braswell went on to share many kind words about Jones’ service to the town and said “He’s the hardest working man I have ever worked around …” He credited Jones for saving the town money during his time on the council “by using common sense and hard work – little things that added up to saving us hundreds of thousands of dollars.” Braswell then thanked Jones for speaking up so boldly when he saw things that weren’t right.

In closing, the former mayor said, “I am very concerned about the money we have in the bank,” to which Flynt responded, “We have more than when you left.”  Stokesdale resident and town volunteer Eileen Thiery recognized what a difficult job the council members have and said she wasn’t there to judge them. However, she said three of the town council members (Flynt, Hooks and Bruno) seemed to be “joined at the hip” and might sometimes be making decisions without communicating with Bill and Tim Jones.

“That might just be in my head,” she said. “I hope the way I’m seeing

“If these two gentlemen have been left out of your bids, even though you have that authority, I think as a council, everyone should have been informed,” she said, referring to the money spent on clearing trees downed after the hurricane last fall.

MONTHLY FINANCIAL REVIEW

Town clerk/finance officer Alisa Houk presented a Budget vs. Actual report for the period July 1 through March 31, which was the first such report in several months, since the process of transitioning to an online version of QuickBooks began last fall.

When Bill Jones asked who put the financials together Houk said she did, with IT help from Bruno.

“So, Ms. Thacker didn’t help?”

Bill Jones asked (referring to Kim Thacker, whom the town had contracted with this winter to help with the QuickBooks transition). “We paid her $4,500. These are not accurate financial statements … I want to see one prepared by a CPA.” The councilman then asked who authorized the payment of $16,000 to Beaver Outdoor Solutions for removal of eight downed and damaged trees last fall and Houk said “the mayor.”

At that, Tim Jones told Houk she was responsible for making sure spending authority existed before payment is made to a vendor. He also brought up a $10,000 check written for “mulch and pruning service,”

Houk said, “We had trees hanging over the walking trail. Some of them were down and some of them were leaning. There were children out there playing …”

“There is no spending authority existing to spend that money,” Tim Jones said.

Bill Jones then repeated his earlier accusation that someone had altered minutes from the Aug. 9 meeting, to which Bruno asked, “So you’re accusing somebody from the council of committing fraud, of changing documents?”

Bill Jones said he had listened to the audio recording of the Aug. 9, 2018, meeting and no such authorization had been given, although minutes from that meeting indicated it had been.

“That document (meeting minutes) was altered,” Bill Jones said.

“I challenge anyone to listen to the Aug. 9 minutes.”

When Bill Jones persisted, saying it was Houk’s responsibility to justify the $16,000 payment for removing eight large trees (and another $8,400 for removing seven midsized trees),

“I am saying, yes, the internal controls in our pouch (meeting packet) tonight are not a reflection of the meeting we had. That document has been altered. I will challenge anybody,” Bill Jones said. “I am telling you that $16,000 was not properly

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He was pure ‘country,’ and my big brother

by HELEN LEDFORD

4 years old, sat after Papa died. My child’s mind was oblivious to what was happening on that cold April night as they wheeled my father’s body out.

Each year when my amaryllis plants bloom brilliant red, I think of him more often. He had a talented green thumb, that flower being his favorite. Roy was the second-oldest male child in our family, and I am told he was the one who cornered my father the day after I (the baby of 10 children) was born. His query was: “Papa, don’t you think it’s time you stopped having babies?”

My 66-year-old father’s feisty reply was, “Boy, you just mind your business!”

I remember way back when, sitting in the high chair as Roy fed me buttered biscuits. By then, he had given me the nickname of “Toots.” I suppose that was when a bond was established, though we were 20 years apart in age.

It was Roy’s lap in which I, at

My big brother held me close and distracted me from the unpleasant scene, drawing my attention to my goldfish swimming in a glass bowl nearby. Later, he worked in a close friend’s restaurant to pay off the money that friend had loaned Mama in advance for burial costs.

It was difficult for Mama after that – and for our nation, caught in the clutches of the Great Depression. Each of our family members, of necessity, pitched in to help. My oldest male sibling had left home, so maintaining the small farm was the responsibility of Mama and those of us children left at home.

In that era, president Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Civilian Conservation Corps had come into being, which offered young men a chance for employment during extremely lean years. Along with others in our area, Brother Roy joined the CCC to earn money – about $30 a month, with the requirement that all but $5 of that amount had to be sent home to help out their families. CCC participants were involved in building needed community edifices, planting trees, constructing bridges and various other projects intended to beautify our land.

I am proud to know Roy helped to construct and landscape many acres of the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway!

Later, Roy joined the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of sergeant. He served most of his stint in California.

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Roy’s messages to me always started with the salutation, “Hi, Toots!” He wrote about Army life and admonished me to make good grades in school. He sent little mementos and silly picture postcards, which we all enjoyed. One of my most favorite souvenirs was a smashed penny bearing the likeness of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.

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ever, the relationship was broken.

In his lifetime he “courted” many other girls, but never married. Everyone believed he never forgot his first love. In fact, I have the identification bracelet he wore for years as a young man – on one side is engraved my brother’s name, and on the other the name “Millie”...

After his duty to Uncle Sam was over, Roy came home and worked in the small restaurant in town for a while. We had no vehicle, so he either walked to and from his job, or rode a rickety bike. The owner would send leftover food home with him for our pigs. One dark midnight Roy was pedaling down our long road, unaware that brothers Bill and

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spent … this is taxpayer money and it’s not right!”

no explanation was given for Haynes’ resignation.

Flynt argued that Mr. Pulliam, the town’s former budget officer, had told the council they had authorization to spend money that was in the budget.

According to a statement by Wilson in January, Reardon was fired as part of a reorganization aimed at splitting the president’s duties among four newly created positions: headmaster, business manager, marketing director and operations officer.

Following the reorganization, Wilson remained as chairman of the board of trustees while also taking on responsibilities of the academy’s business manager. In a letter last week to parents of cadets, however, Wilson identified himself as headmaster. It’s not clear whether he still serves as chairman of the board.

Reardon’s suit requests a jury trial to hear his argument that he deserves more than $25,000 for “breaches of contract, wage and hour violations and unjust enrichment” by ORMA and Wilson. He also wants the defendants to pay attorney’s fees.

“But you or someone called the state treasurer,” he said to Bill Jones. “They looked at everything we have on file and they gave us a clean bill of health. We will be glad to have the people from the state treasurer’s office discuss it.”

After more debate, Bill Jones asked who selected the company that did the tree work.

“Where did we get the name? Do we have a member on the council who has a connection with them?” he asked.

The school has been “unjustly enriched by its activities and is not entitled to retain the monies that it has unjustly retained that should have been paid to or for the benefit” of Reardon, the suit said.

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Construction activity at this location (shown on map in gray) on Millrun Road, along U.S. 158 in Stokesdale, is for a Williams Transco natural gas meter station expected to open this November.

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Piedmont Natural Gas acquired 3.8 acres of easement, according to Jason Wheatley, a company spokesman. The Williams Transco interstate pipeline will run east from a pumping area at 8138 Flatrock Road and connect to the proposed meter station.

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Bruno said he had looked for qualified companies and got recommendations before selecting the company that did the work. To that, Bill Jones said he had questions about six other vendors who have done work for the town, “also through Frank’s business associations.”

Tim Jones said he also noticed there was a commonality between the vendors, and all were members of the same business networking group that Bruno belongs to.

“I have no financial connection with any of those people,” Bruno responded.

Coverage of this meeting will be continued in next week’s issue.

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Camp Carefree, located on 50 scenic acres off U.S. 220 in Stokesdale, provides a oneweek summer camp experience to children with chronic illnesses and disabilities. During the off-camp season the facility, which has a pavilion, lake, swimming pool, commercial kitchen and beds for up to 120 people, can be rented for weddings, family reunions and other special events.

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that provides a week of summer camp to children with chronic illnesses and disabilities.

The chili cookoff started about 15 years ago as a gathering of local folks who enjoy testing their chilicooking skills and raising money for worthy organizations. It has evolved into a much-anticipated event for area residents and a major fundraiser for the camp.

“It’s a good family event that lets us give back to a great local organization,” said Kenny Jones, the event’s chief organizer. “We enjoy doing it and those who come out have a really good time.”

Up to 30 chili cooks are expected to enter this year’s competition and good-naturedly attempt to one-up each other, but it’s the attendees who will benefit most from the friendly competition.

“Taste kits” give people the opportunity to try several different kinds of chili. Once they’ve found the one that hits the spot, they can purchase it by the bowl. But for those not into chili, don’t fret – there’s plenty of other food including hot dogs, hamburgers and homemade baked goods.

Food may be the focal point of the cook-off, but there are lots of activities to keep everyone, regardless of age, happily entertained. Kids can enjoy a ride around the camp in a train or around the arena on a horse. Plus, there’s plenty of room to just roam around the campgrounds or play on the camp’s large playground.

The silent auction, which offers an array of great merchandise donated by local merchants and individuals, is a big draw each year. This

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handcrafted pottery from local potters, a handmade quilt, birdhouses, furniture and loads of surprises.

There’s also a raffle that goes on throughout the day with prizes awarded about every 15 minutes.

Prizes range from restaurant gift certificates and oil changes to stuffed animals and accessories. A bake sale, EZ Street Car Club cruise-in and live bands complete the activity roster.

Camp Carefree is a haven for children with illnesses and disabilities such as cancer, epilepsy and spina bifida. The camp also devotes two separate weeks to hosting well children who have chronically ill or disabled siblings or parents.

There’s no charge to attend the camp, which accepts children between the ages of 6 and 16. The camp’s financial support comes from donations, fundraisers and rental fees collected from events held at the site in off-season months.

Camp Carefree is located at 275 Carefree Lane in Stokesdale. For more information about the camp, visit www.campcarefree.org. For more info about the chili cook-off, contact Kenny Jones, (336) 951-2705.

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McCormick are holding a 5K fundraiser May 18, 7:30 a.m. at Fleet Feet, 3731 Lawndale Drive in  5K/1-Mile Fun Run & Health Fair | Northern Greensboro. Julie is a Stokesdale resident in need Guilford Middle School, 616 Simpson-Calhoun Road of a double lung transplant due to PVOD (Pulmoin Greensboro, will host its 11th annual health and fitness fair Friday, May 3, 5 to 7:30 p.m. This community nary Veno-Occlusive Disease). Adult run packets event features a 1-mile walk/run (starts 6 p.m.) through $25/person; $15/child age 12 and under. For corporate sponsorships, please email lshipman22@gmail.com the middle and high school grounds and a 5K (starts or nmaceldowney@att.net. To register or donate, visit 6:30 p.m.) varied terrain run throughout the middle www.event.com and search for “Run/Walk for Julie 5K.” school and high school grounds, including a wooded stretch of terrain. Register for the 5K and 1-mile fun  Market Day | Tractor Supply stores nationwide run at www.jonesracingcompany.com/nighthawk5k/. are calling all farmers, craft makers and artisans to sell their homemade and homegrown goods during  Gears and Steers Ride for Hospice | Ride for HosTractor Supply’s Market Day on Saturday, May 18. pice, a fundraising bicycling event, will be held SunThe event is an opportunity for members of the day, May 5, 10 a.m. starting at Summerfield Cyclery, 1015 N.C. 150 W. in Summerfield. The event has 25-, community to show off their talents. There is no fee to participate, and interested vendors can visit 35- and 54-mile options. 100 percent of registration fees go to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro. TSCeventpartners.com or the Tractor Supply store in Oak Ridge to sign up by May 15.

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for Camp Carefree, the N.C. State Chili Championship is a free, fun-filled, family event that will take place April 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Carefree, 275 Carefree Lane, Stokesdale. See article on p. 1 for details. More info: (336) 382-8629 or annettejoyce@triad.rr.com.

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Girls lacrosse team dominates in regular season, clinches conference championship With a 16-0 overall record for regular season play and 10-0 in the conference, Vikings head into state tournament play May 3 as a force to be reckoned with

by MEREDITH BARKLEY Headed into her first season as head coach, Kristen Herndon had a hunch her Northwest girls lacrosse team would be good.

If they weren’t, she figured, it’d be her fault. All the elements were there.

Photo by Madison Ayers, NWHS senior

“I knew going into the NWHS girls lacrosse team celebrates after securing the conference championship last week. Team members include (front row, season I was going to have kneeling, L-R): Ashley Calhoun, Riley McCallister, Isabelle Parrett, Savannah Ranson, Meredith Sinkler, Olivia Toland, Megan Learn; a strong freshman class and (middle row): Grayson Fidishun, Devyn Martinez; and (back row, standing): Kennedy Feeley, Kaylen Ayres, Katie Keller, Tilde Hogberg, a strong upper class,” said Coach Kristen Herndon, Sarah Boals, Ava Overmyer, Abbie Seidle and Carlie Saums. Not shown, JV Coach Charlotte Kirwan, who Herndon, who helped start occasionally assists with the team. girls lacrosse while a student at Northwest in the early 2000s. Her ern Guilford and five other Guilford team’s four captains: Devyn Martinez Said Martinez, team and conferfather, Scott Russell, was the school’s County schools. and Isabelle Parrett. ence leading scorer with 69 goals: “I first girls lacrosse coach. think everybody realizes we can run The freshmen group is the product And this is just the beginning, Herndon figured a key part of her with anybody.” of an Oak Ridge club lacrosse team Herndon predicted. job this year would be merging those that Herndon says is among the best Other top scorers on the team in“I expect the next three years first-year players with the rest of the around. clude Carlie Saums, another freshman, for us to be a dominant team in this team. Its success, she figured, would “It continues to become more and with 28 goals; Parrett with 27; sophoconference,” said Herndon, a high depend on how well she managed more competitive out there,” she said. more Katie Keller, with 23; freshman school All American during her time at that.

“I’m just lucky to have them here.”

Olivia Toland, with 20; senior Megan Northwest.

The team captains – also including Give her an A. Last week her Learn, with 17; and sophomore Kaylen Next up for her Vikings: state seniors Meredith Sinkler and Savannah Ayers, with 14.

Vikings team secured the conference tournament play, which begins May 3 Ranson – credit Herndon with bringing championship and is currently ranked “My hope is after we run the conat home. new ideas, enthusiasm and a beefedNo. 6 in the state by MaxPreps. The ference playoff … we make a good up defense.

The Vikings have eight freshmen team had a 16-0 record overall for the dent in the states,” Herndon said. regular season and 10-0 in the confer- this year, several of whom are starters.

“We come out strong,” Parrett said. ence, which also includes rival NorthTwo of those freshmen are among the Added Sinkler: “We like to win.”

“We let loose and have fun.”

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Northern girls soccer team changes course after season opener – and hasn’t lost a game since After taking the helm as head coach of the girls soccer team at Northern Guilford High School, Frank Tamborino makes some earlyseason adjustments. The team’s first-game loss is their only one of the season and they’re 10-0 in conference play.

by MEREDITH BARKLEY The first game of the season woke up Northern Guilford’s women’s soccer team and its new coach.

That 3-1 thumping at the hands of Page Feb. 28 forced lineup changes that made a huge difference. The Nighthawks haven’t lost since.

“We started moving pieces, position-wise,” said Coach Frank Tamborino of the adjustments that followed his first game at the helm.

Goalie Claire Marion, a senior, agrees the changes were both

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Since making significant position changes after the season opener, the Northern Guilford girls soccer team has not lost a game.

With three games left in regular season play, the team has a 12-1-1 overall record and is 10-0 in conference play. Team members (not in photo order) are: Summer Watkins, Meredith Young, Melanie Bacon, Emma Hardiman, Cadee Gafford, Logan Jenkins, Hailey Williamson, Taylor Malloy, Maddy Schulenklopper, Ella Wachendorfer, Christina Layton, Abbie Boone, Hayley Magnussen, Blair Young, Ellie Grove, Lauren Reynolds, Claire Marion and Abby Mulry. Frank Tamborino joined the team as head coach this season; he is assisted by Daniel Zeller, assistant/JV coach.

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“It’s definitely been different with the coach and adjusting with everything, but it’s been fun,” said Magnussen of Tamborino’s team management. “He’s a lot more laid back and has fun with us.”

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“Now we’re working a lot better,” she said.

The Nighthawks stand at 12-1-1 overall for the season and 10-0 in the Mid State 3A Conference – hardly unexpected at Northern, where soccer success is a virtual given. The Nighthawks have lost only two regular season games in the last six years.

A key reason: most players also play travel ball, many at top levels.

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by STEWART MCCLINTOCK Northwest Guilford senior Chris Garrison finished his high school wrestling career with a 33-0 record and two back-to-back individual state championship titles. This year Garrison also helped lead his team to the school’s first wrestling state title.

Garrison won his first individual state title in 2018 in the 170-pound weight class, earned All-America honors last summer and won his second individual state title this year in the 182-pound weight class. His impressive wrestling accomplishments earned him a scholarship to N.C. State University, where he will continue his wrestling career.

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And of NWHS wrestling Coach Ron Bare, Garrison said, “Coach Bare is the best coach I could ever ask for. He’s old school and it’s hard to get him to smile, but you know he truly cares about you.

He led us to our first team championship in school history this year. He’s a great coach and motivator.”

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Besides focusing on developing his wrestling skills, Garrison makes his school work a priority (he has been an A/B student throughout high school and has earned straight As so far this year). He also volunteers regularly with younger wrestlers through Northwest’s Iron Man Wrestling Club and is proud to have recently helped a local Boy Scout troop with a bridge project.

Q: Favorite celebrity?

At N.C. State, Garrison said he will likely major in nutrition and after college his dream is to get the chance to fight in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship).

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A: “Cheeseburger with an Oreo milkshake.”

Q: Do you have a favorite movie?

A: “‘Step Brothers’.”

Q: Favorite book?

A: “‘Animal Farm’ by George Orwell.”

A: “Megan Fox.” Q: Favorite professional athlete?

A: “David Taylor (wrestler for Team USA).”

Q: Favorite musical genre and artist?

A: “Rap. Travis Scott.”

Q: Do you have a role model?

A: “Yes, I worked a lot throughout my high school career with Cody Harrington. He wrestled at UNCG and was our assistant coach at Northwest until this year. He’s now the head wrestling coach at Grimsley. He helped me a

lot with technique, he helped me train hard and he kept on me about my grades. He’s been a huge help!”

Q: Do you wrestle anywhere outside of school?

A: “At Combat Athletics in Mocksville.”

Q: Do you have any pets?

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A: “Yes, I have three dogs, a cane corso (Italian) mastiff, a mutt and a French bulldog.”

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

A: “Conor McGregor. I’d like to ask him why he’s so cocky. But I like his style in the ring.”

Q: Where would you go on a dream vacation?

A: “To the Bahamas. I love the outdoors, especially tropical places. I’ve never been off the east coast, so it would be a special experience.”

Q: What is an invention the world needs?

A: “To make everything electric – all cars, everything, so we can stop pollution.”

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

A: “Just be happier and more grateful.”

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

A: “Going fishing or four-wheeling.”

Q: What advice would you give to a beginning wrestler?

A: “Stick with it. It will be hard, but it teaches you a ton of life lessons. It’s the hardest sport to stick with, but if you do it can really pay off.”

Senior Tyler Holland is a team captain and goalie for Coach Dan Tichy’s Vikings lacrosse team.

During his three years on the school’s varsity lacrosse team he has earned a coach’s award as a sophomore and, last year as a junior, the team’s Most Valuable Defensive Player award. His success in lacrosse has earned him an opportunity to play at Catawba College next year.

“As a goalie I have to command the defense and make sure everyone is in the place they are supposed to be,” Holland told the Northwest Observer.

“My favorite part about the position is that it’s a big role, with a lot of responsibility. Coach Tichy told me he wanted me to try and hold every team to fewer than seven goals a game, so that’s been my individual goal for the year.

My team goal is for us to win conference again and to make the playoffs and go as far as we can.”

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A: “My dad. He always supports me and is always there for me.”

On an academic note, Holland maintains a 3.75 GPA. He has also enjoyed volunteering each winter in Northwest’s winter lacrosse camp for kids.

Q: Do you have any pets?

A: “I have a pug and beagle mix named DJ and a cat named Sammy.”

Holland plans to major in business at Catawba College.

On a side note…

Q: What is your favorite food?

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

A: “President Trump. I’d like to ask him how he handles situations that happen around the world.”

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

A: “Sushi.”

A: “Recycle, and clean up our beaches and oceans.”

Q: Favorite movie?

A: “‘Rocky,’ the whole series.”

Q: What is an invention the world needs?

Q: Favorite book?

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

A: “Something that makes your bed for you every day.”

Q: Favorite athlete?

A: “Jack Starr. He plays goalie for Yale.”

Q: Favorite musical genre?

Q: What’s something about you that not everyone knows?

A: “I can make friends with anyone.”

A: “Rap.”

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

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A: “I like to play video games and work out.”

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When the idea for a weekly specialty hot dog lunch was suggested by staff in Guilford County Schools’ downtown office, Stokesdale Elementary cafeteria manager Nancy Gibson went for it – and then decided to go one step farther and combine it with a Photos courtesy of Nancy Gibson, Stokesdale Elementary jellybean jar guessing contest.

Stokesdale Elementary student Noah Fulton won the “Grand Slam Spring Break” jellybean guessing contest “I got wind of how offered by the school’s cafeteria staff earlier this month. to get some Grasshop“Noah guessed within six jellybeans of 3,244 jellybeans that per tickets,” Gibson were in the jar!” cafeteria manager Nancy Gibson told the wrote in an email to Northwest Observer. For his good guessing, Noah won a the Northwest Obfamily four-pack of Greensboro Grasshopper tickets. server. “Then I got Out to the Ballgame’ and each Monone of our empty pickle jars and filled day this month during morning anit with 8 pounds of jellybeans. The kids nouncements we had a sing-along,” guessed how many jellybeans were in Gibson said, adding, “The kids have the jar for a chance to win four tickets really enjoyed the different weekly hot to a Greensboro Grasshoppers game.” dogs (The Mac Daddy Dog, The Chili To add some fun to the baseballCheese Dog, and the Carolina Dog).” themed weekly hot dog lunches, Gibson said she enlisted the help of Fourth-grader Noah Fulton won the school’s music teacher, Karen the jellybean guessing contest, guessMeacham. ing within six jellybeans of the 3,244 jellybeans that were in the jar!

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has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County ...

ASSAULT April 14 | The sheriff’s office responded to a call on Sunday, April 14, for help with a domestic dispute between a 22-year-old female resident and a 28-year-old male resident of the 900 block of Quail Meadow Lane in Colfax. Once at the residence, the deputy determined both parties had assaulted each other and both were subsequently arrested and transported to the High Point Detention Center. The female was charged with simple assault and received a domestic hold; the male was charged with assault on a female and also received a domestic hold.

AUTO/DIRT BIKE THEFT April 16 | The owner of a 1991 Chevrolet truck reported an unknown suspect stole his unlocked vehicle sometime between 9 p.m. on Monday, April 15, and 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16. The truck was in the parking lot of the strip shopping center across

from Food Lion on U.S. 220 in Summerfield.

April 19 | A resident of the 4200 block of Hamburg Mill Road in Greensboro reported that sometime between 4:45 and 6:50 p.m. on Friday, April 19, an unknown suspect stole his 2009 KTM 65SX dirt bike.

BURGLARY April 20 | A resident of the 8800 block of Colgate Road in Stokesdale (off Belews Creek Road/N.C. 65) discovered her home had been burglarized sometime between 5:48 a.m. and 4:36 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. An unknown suspect(s) broke the glass on the side door of the residence to gain entry, but nothing appeared to be touched or stolen.

between 10:30 a.m. and 4:24 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, when unknown suspect(s) broke out a window on the exterior of the residence to gain entry.

Once inside, numerous jewelry items were stolen, including a pearl necklace, 14K gold necklace, diamond ring and gold bracelet with a total estimated value of $5,000.

April 22 | A resident of the 3900 block of Lewiston Road in Summerfield reported suspects broke the window of the side door to the home to gain entry. Once inside, numerous items with an estimated value of $3,900 were stolen, including a PlayStation 4 and controller, cash, jewelry, Xbox 360

DRUGS April 19 | A known offender and resident of the 8700 block of Fulp Road in Stokesdale was cited Friday, April 19, near Exit 120 (U.S. 158) off I-73 in Stokesdale for simple possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

THEFT April 19 | A Madison resident reported that sometime between 6:14 and 7:05 p.m. on Friday, April 19, an unknown suspect stole his wallet from

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using it for children and adults with disabilities who cannot participate in sports – or a combo of things, not just for the ORYA?  Stokesdale Elementary School’s Ms. Moses, Mrs. Rigsbee, Mr. Meares and Mr. Stys for your hard work, believing in your students and making it possible to have a wonderful Washington online: nwobserver.com experience! You guys are awesome! e-mail: grinsandgripes  Sandy’s Beauty Shop owner/crew @nwobserver.com for spreading cheer to seniors in the Grins & Gripes are published based on Oak Ridge and Summerfield commuavailable space and editor’s discretion. nities by visiting their homes, singing at Easter and Christmas and bringing special baskets at Easter and “slap  Dr. Wallace and the wonderful staff your mama” chicken and dumplings for Christmas. at King’s Crossing Animal Hospital for taking such good care of our sweet Eli.  The generous person who paid for my meal at Bill’s Pizza on March 30.  Those who support using the RedThank you for making my day, and I mon House for something other than a storage facility for ORYA. How about will certainly pay it forward.

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dominated the conference and made it deep into the state playoffs in recent years. They made it to the final four several years ago.

Along the way the program has produced three high school All Americans, three academic All Americans and bunches of all conference and all state selections.

“We have the chemistry,” Chase Henderson, a junior, said of this year’s team. “It’s just a matter of putting our heads on straight.”

That’s what Meley and his squad of eight assistants are working on.

“They’re buying into the system and that’s what we need,” said Meley, who has been Northern’s head boys lacrosse coach since 2015. “This is the first well-rounded team we’ve had in

years. We move that ball around so good.”

The Nighthawks have toiled over their two losses this season – an 9-8 setback to Anthony Wayne of Ohio and a 10-7 loss to Northwest. They believe they should have won both and want to know why they didn’t.

“We’ll break the film down from the game against Northwest and see exactly what we need to work on,” Meley said.

Leading the offense this year has been senior Will Beyer with 96 points on 43 goals and 53 assists. Following him is junior Giacomo Santomauro with 78 points on 49 goals and 29 assists, sophomore Gavin Cosgrove with 74 points on 53 goals and 21 assists and senior Aidan Cosgrove with 54 points on 27 goals and 27 assists.

Henderson has won 77 percent of his face-offs and goalie Wilkerson has 114 saves.

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to determine whether a reduction of speed limit is warranted, he said.

“A traffic light would be optimal, and if we don’t get that, we’d like a reduction of the speed limit and the installation of flashing lights and signage,” Rosanna Ames, parent of two high school students, said in an interview last week. “We are nearing another end of year and another year of no change.”

Thirty-two accidents occurred on Spencer Dixon Road from August 2016 through this past January, according to parent Carmen Piersall, citing a tally by NCDOT. Generally speaking, the state highway department is reluctant to install stoplights at school entrances because they’re typically needed only for relatively short periods in the morning and

afternoon, Aldridge explained in an interview.

At most schools, traffic peaks in the morning and afternoon with school buses and vehicles driven by school staff, students and parents dropping off and picking up their children.

Parents who drive their children to and from school rather than put them on buses add to the congestion, said Gil Wagi, an assistant traffic engineer in NCDOT’s Greensboro office.

“Over the years, we’ve seen the progression of traffic congestion at schools,” Wagi said in an interview.

The traffic studies on Spencer Dixon Road at Northern Guilford will occur when students and staff return after this week’s spring break, he said.

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Woods and fields are giving way to new subdivisions populated by parents who want their children to attend Northern Elementary, Middle and High School.

As traffic congestion increases, especially at the beginning and end of the school day, so does risk-taking by drivers. Some students and parents grow impatient and look for shortcuts.

For instance, to avoid the wait of turning left from the school onto Spencer Dixon Road, some drivers turn right and then whip into a subdivision under construction across the road.

Then they hop onto Spencer Dixon from there.

About a year ago, NCDOT installed a turn lane for vehicles traveling south on Spencer Dixon Road to turn right into the school. It didn’t install signage with the new lane, however, creating confusion among motorists, Ames said.

“It is so maddening that drivers do crazy things,” she said, adding that reducing the speed limit would improve safety.

The speed limit on Spencer Dixon Road is 45 mph. On school days, it drops to 35 mph over roughly a third of a mile in front of the high school and middle school from 8:10 to 9:10 in the morning and 3:10 to 4:10 in the afternoon.

An earlier assessment by NCDOT determined that a speed reduction wasn’t warranted. Spencer Dixon Road “is a rural road,” Wagi said. “Thirtyfive or 45 mph is about all you are going to get out there.”

Motorists exiting the high school have poor visibility looking left and right, said Piersall, parent of a rising freshman and junior at the school. An accident late last year illustrated the hazard at Spencer Dixon Road and the road leading into the high school.

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onto the road from the school.

“You see near misses daily,” Piersall said. “There has not been a fatality. We do not want one.”

As part of its assessment, NCDOT will determine whether installation of a traffic signal would have likely prevented any of the accidents that occurred over the past five years, Aldridge said.

In the case of “angle accidents,” such as T-bones when a vehicle strikes another vehicle squarely on the side, a stoplight may have prevented the crashes, he said.

On the other hand, he noted incidences of rear-end collisions usually increase with the installation of stoplights because drivers who aren’t paying attention sometimes run into vehicles in front of them.

NCDOT is also evaluating parents’ request for flashing signals at both ends of the school zone, Aldridge said.

If the agency approves the request, new flashing signs reading “35 mph when flashing” would replace existing signs that tell drivers to slow down to 35 mph during an hour-long period in the morning and afternoon.

If approved, installation of flashing signals could possibly occur before the start of the new school year in August, Aldridge said. Installing a traffic signal would take longer because even if NCDOT’s staff in Greensboro recommended the improvement, it would require vetting and approval by regional and state highway officials.

When road improvements aren’t approved, some schools employ off-duty police officers and sheriff’s deputies to direct traffic, said Aldridge. He said he recently talked to Janiese McKenzie, Northern Guilford High School’s principal, and suggested that as an option for her school.

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FIX YOUR MOWER. Free pickup & delivery.

Call Rick, (336) 501-8681.

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L & T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE "We get you mowing!" Comm./res., all models.

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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.

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

GRADING / HAULING 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.

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

Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.

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

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

LAWNCARE / LANDSCAPING STOKESDALE LAWN. Mowing & weedeating. $45 minimum. (336) 423-2692.

ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial.

(336) 280-8981.

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COLFAX LAWNCARE. Core aeration & seeding. Fertilizing, mowing, trimming, pine needles. Complete lawn care maintenance. Res./comm. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 28 years. (336) 362-5860.

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree prun-

DELIMA LAWNCARE. 24 hours/7 days a week. Free estimates, licensed/insured.

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Commercial & Residential. (336) 669-5210.

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

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

FAY'S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Complete landscape maintenance & hardscaping. Tree work. Reasonable & honest.

Call Taylor, (336) 458-6491.

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

PIEDMONT FORESTRY MULCHING Competitive pricing, free estimates. Visit us at Piedmontforestrymulching.com or on Facebook.

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 40 yrs. exp. Lots & natural area thinning and cleanup. Large shrubbery jobs, chipping. Oak Ridge, (336) 643-1119.

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AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING for all your landscaping needs, including irrigation, installation and repair. Call Joe at J. Gibson Landscaping, an Americanowned and operated small business. Built on Capitalism, not Socialism. In God we trust. (336) 419-7236.

ATCHISON LAWN CARE. Dependable.

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

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS COX POOL SERVICE. Openings, closings, routine maintenance, weekly service. No contracts, free estimates! (336) 327-5122.

ON EAGLE'S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.

GRILLS, FIRE PITS, gas logs, heaters, gas inserts, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

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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.

BEST PRICES IN TOWN! Shingle and metal roofing. Top-notch quality. Res./comm., licensed & insured. Financing available.

Belews Creek Construction, (336) 362-6343.

KRISTIN'S PET SITTING, dog walking, daily visits, medications, etc. Vet tech experience. (336) 337-8172.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

Outdoor living spaces | Fire pits

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

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

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

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.

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

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 MISC. FOR SALE YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OIL distributor, Lisa P. Shaw. www.myyl.com/yleo4me.

CONVENIENT ONE-LEVEL TOWNHOUSE, no stairs, 2BR/1BA, $800, (336) 392-1454.

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

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, golf carts, ATVs, generators, power washers, chain saws, mini-bikes, gocarts, and most grills. (336) 689-4167.

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OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 28, 2-5 p.m. 130 Leeward Drive, Belews Landing, Stokesdale.

Luxury Craftsman in the Crow's Nest section.

3BR, 3.5BA, 3-car garage. Master and guest BR on ML. Add'l BR suite upstairs. Soaring ceilings and massive stone fireplace in family room. Kitchen has custom cabinets, granite, hi-end appls. Plantation shutters throughout, built-in bookcases, extensive trim-work. Huge wraparound porch, screened back porch, immaculate landscaping. New whole-house generator. Community pool, kayak launch, fishing areas. $449,999. (336) 912-2601.

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1,120 SQ modular office building. Sale price: $218,000. Lease Price: $2,750 per month NNN. For information, please contact: Alan

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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Artfully designed home w/simplicity & style in mind. Popular open plan w/current yet classic architectural elements. Large DR, multiple coffered ceilings, generous bedrooms, all en suite, a gathering area w/ large C-shaped kitchen, oversized island, breakfast & keeping room. Entertain in the great room or the large covered porch.

Second main-level BR can flex as office or living room. Perfect size, perfect plan in a perfect location. Sought-after schools.

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2019 PARADE OF HOMES ENTRY! Building Dimensions does it again! Dramatic floor plan with a great view. The gathering areas of this plan all overlook serenity. 2 bedrooms on main level, 2 upstairs, all with private baths.

Oversized bonus could be split for multiple uses. Unfinished floored room for expansion still leaves lots of storage. Just over 4,000 square feet in sought-after area. Finished mid-May 2019.

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Otey Construction. Versatile floor plan w/ 3,600+ s.f., approximately 1 acre.

First floor includes master BR suite, second BR w/ full BA, office & large great room w/fireplace. Two more BR, second office and a large bonus upstairs.

Outdoor amenities include a covered porch & grilling deck. Room to grow with unfinished basement & 3-car garage.

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AUTOMOTIVE SALES/SERVICES Piedmont Truck Tire, Inc. .................. 22 Tire Max ........................................... 17 Vestal Buick GMC, Inc. ..................... 13

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Guardian Ad Litem Program.............. 21

DENTISTS

Rymack Storage ............................... 29 Stokesdale Heating & Air .................... 9 TM Construction Services ................. 29

INSURANCE Justin Fulp, Farm Bureau Insurance ... 14

LEGAL SERVICES Barbour & Williams Law ...................... 4

DeVaney Dentistry ............................ 23

MEDICAL CARE

Summerfield Family Dentistry ........... 11

LeBauer Healthcare....................... 3, 20

EVENTS

Murphy Wainer Orthopedics ............... 5

Canine Capers ................................... 15

ORTHODONTISTS

GBA Parade of Homes ....................... 2

Olmsted Orthodontics........................ 20

Tom Brown Memorial Golf Tourney.... 10

Reynolds Orthodontics ....................... 17

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SNAP Fitness .................................... 25

Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital .............. 14

YMCA of Greensboro .................... 6, 18

Northwest Animal Hospital ............... 11

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Westergaard Kennels ........................ 21

BEK Paint Company .......................... 29

REAL ESTATE

Budget Blinds ................................... 14

A New Dawn Realty .......................... 29

Calderon Painting & Remodeling ...... 29

Angie Wilkie Team, Allen Tate ............. 7

Carpets by Direct .............................. 19

Bob Brodie, Brodie Real Estate .......... 14

Eanes Heating & Air ......................... 24

Jake & Johnnye Letterman, BHHS .... 30

Nature’s Select .................................... 8

KW Builder by Design ....................... 25

New Garden Landscaping & Nursery .26

Nancy Hess, BHHS .......................... 30

Old School Home Repair .................. 28

Nicole Gillespie, RE/MAX .................. 23

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Christine Uhrlass of Oak Ridge shared this photo of Ann Appenzeller, herself, Sammie Braxton, Ellen, Linda Tawney, Penny Ayers, Judy Cram, Rich Richards and Sue Seagraves enjoying a morning coffee and reading the Northwest Observer while on safari in the Dinokeng Game Reserve in South Africa.

Stokesdale Elementary cafeteria staf f had fun dressing in Dr. Seuss attire and serving up a special green-eggs-and-ham breakfast for students and family mem bers on Friday, March 1, as part of the scho ol’s celebration of Read Across America We ek and Dr. Seuss’ birthday – and what bett er way to celebrate reading than with the Northwest Observer! Cafeteria staf f show n in photo: (seated, L-R) Cafeteria Man ager Nancy Gibson, Lolita Saleem and Brittany Williard; (standing, L-R) Cindy Giles, Hong Tan and Shawna Blegen.

Members of Central Baptist Church recently travelled to Santiago, Cuba Cuba, to continue the construction of a retirement facility. There, they spent a week digging footings , visiting churches and fellowshipping with old and new friends. Pictured are team membe rs (L to R) Mike Stone, Jeff Willard, Blake Carter, Pastor Dr. Roy Carter, Tony Price and Ken Allred, standing at Castillo de Morro, a fortress built in 1638 to guard Santiag o Harbor. “Warm sunshine with a gentle sea breeze and the Northwest Observe r,” said Stone. “Can’t think of a better way to catch up on local news.”