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Lessons learned from my mom, and from being a mom In honor of Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 9, we invited readers to share some of the things they learned from their mom, and from being a mom. Thanks to those who responded – the following are just some of the responses we received, with more to come in our May 20 issue. “The one thing I have learned from my mom is how to be strong and to keep your faith! “And a few things I have learned from being a mom to a wild, but precious, 6-yearold boy is: be patient; it will all be okay; just let him get dirty (anyone who knows me knows this is very hard for me!).” April C. McGibbony, SUMMERFIELD

“My mom, Evelyn Spath, has taught me about resilience and grit. There were many days when she was a single parent and she accomplished amazing feats to keep us fed and housed by working awful hours in an entry-level job. She saw the potential in the time spent there leading to better opportunities and with intelligence and sheer determination, she

Proposed zoning rules may spark lawsuits, town attorney warns Summerﬁeld’s town attorney, Bob Hornik, urged the Town Council to create zoning districts that allow the development of affordable housing – ‘maybe even apartments, God forbid, somewhere in Summerﬁeld’ by CHRIS BURRITT SUMMERFIELD – After several years of deliberations and revisions, Summerfield Town Council got its first look last month at the proposed ordinance that would govern residential and commercial development in town. Town Attorney Bob Hornik fired a warning shot, telling the council during its special called meeting April 27 that if adopted as currently written, the proposed unified development ordinance (UDO) may draw discrimination lawsuits alleging a lack of affordable housing. When Mayor BJ Barnes asked Hornik whether

Summerfield may face “any legal repercussions…as it relates to affordable housing,” the lawyer responded, “I think potentially you will,” adding later in the meeting that the council needs to address what he acknowledged “is not a popular topic here.”

“But if you want to avoid potential liability, create options in your ordinance that will allow affordable housing somewhere in Summerfield,” Hornik said. “You don’t even have to identify where right now. All you have to do is create the zoning framework that would allow some developer to come in and say, ‘you know what, I would like to put more dense housing, maybe even apartments, God forbid, somewhere in Summerfield.’” The council scheduled a public hearing May 25, 6:30 p.m.

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IN THIS ISSUE News in brief .......................................... 2 Your Questions ...................................... 4 Pets & Critters ........................................ 7 Revolution Ridge opening June 4 ..... 8 NWO Kids’ Korner ......................... 10, 20 Dogs on the Catwalk set for May 7...11 The ‘Big One’ that didn’t get away ...11 Pet Adoptions...................................... 12 Community Calendar ....................... 14 Student Profiles ................................... 18 High school sports roundup ............. 22 Grins and Gripes ................................ 24 Crime/Incident Report ...................... 25 Classifieds ........................................... 27 Index of Advertisers ........................... 31

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Preview: May 6 Oak Ridge Town Council meeting by CHRIS BURRITT

OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge Town Council will consider conducting a study to determine the feasibility of installing water tanks and hydrants for fighting fires. Town Manager Bill Bruce recommended the council approve the proposed scope of work for a fire suppression system, based upon recent discussions between the town’s Water Advisory Committee and Oak Ridge Fire Chief Ken Gibson. “The system may include land acquisition, well drilling/wellhead construction, and engineering and construction of a storage facility for fire department access,” Bruce told the council in an April 30 memo. Exploring the system is one option for the expenditure of $1.1 million that the state General Assembly gave Oak Ridge for water-related projects. Last year, Oak Truck Tires Ridge, Summerfield and Stokesdale each got $1.1 million from $3.3 million & left unspent on a feasibility study of a regional water system for northwestern Guilford County. Citing costs, the towns didn’t proceed with the regional system. Full automotive repair & maintenance • Tune-ups Wheel & tire repair/alignment • NC inspections The Water Advisory Committee modeled its proposed scope of work for a fire ASE certified technicians suppression system on a similar study that the Wooten Co., a consulting firm, – prepared for the town of Summerfield in Dan Rice Mitch Glover 2016 and updated in 2020. President VP/GM of Greensboro If Oak Ridge’s council approves the scope of work, town and fire department leaders would explore the effectiveness (336) 668-0091 • 312 S Regional Rd, Greensboro and costs of placing tanks and hydrants 11 locations open M-F 7:30-5:30 for filling tanker trucks in various locaEmergency roadside 24/7/365 • Shuttle service within 8 miles tions around Oak Ridge. www.piedmonttrucktires.com Putting an elevated tank and hydrants on the fire department’s property on Linville Road at Scoggins Road is 6 - 19, 2021 The Northwest Observer •aTotally local since to1996 possibility, according Bruce. Another

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possible site is the vicinity of N.C. 68 and N.C. 150 (Oak Ridge Road). Or groundlevel or buried tanks and hydrants may be placed in various locations around town. The scope of work would also evaluate possible sources of water, Bruce said. They include ground water or water purchased from the city of Winston-Salem, assuming that water lines were extended to Oak Ridge along N.C. 150 or Haw River Road. In other business, the council will consider adopting a resolution urging state legislators to vote against two bills giving the General Assembly authority over local zoning and land use planning. Specifically, one of the bills would require local governments to include residential duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes and townhouses in areas zoned for residential use, according to the resolution. The resolution lays out Oak Ridge’s objection, stating the town’s zoning ordinance and future land use plan “allow for a diversity of housing types and lot sizes” and that the legislature’s “one size fits all” approach undermines local authority over issues of land use. The second bill would require that all local ordinances regulating the removal of trees be permitted only with the express authorization of the General Assembly. The resolution states the Oak Ridge Town Council, the Planning and Zoning Board and the Historic Preservation Commission value trees. As a result, the council believes “any state legislation restricting local tree ordinances will damage local efforts to preserve our rural and historic character, hamper economic development and lower residents’ quality

of life,” the resolution said. Separately, the council will also consider approving a new park name for the Whitaker property on Linville Road. It will also receive a presentation of the town’s draft budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. The council also plans to honor Stewart Chipman, 14, for being awarded Old North State Council’s Eagle Scout Project of the Year for an eight-county area. For his project, Chipman led the design and construction of the flag retirement center in Town Park. The council will consider reappointing

Jason Streck to the Planning and Zoning Board and appointing Pat Fiorentino, who currently serves as an alternate, as a full member of the board.

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Town determines 1907 house is a public nuisance by CHRIS BURRITT SUMMERFIELD – The owner of a house in Summerfield’s historic district recently received notification that the deteriorating, cluttered condition of the property puts it in violation of the town’s public nuisance ordinance. A courtesy notice was mailed to the owner April 19 after the town’s code enforcement officer had inspected the property at 7716 Summerfield Road, Chris York, Summerfield’s planning manager, said in an email earlier this week. The town received a complaint about the condition of the house several days earlier, prompting the inspection, York said. As the town prepared to inspect the property, the office of Rep. Jon Hardister (R-District 59) forwarded an email from the same person who had complained to the town about the property.

“An element of the complaint sent to the representative’s office seemed to be dissatisfaction with the town that it hadn’t abated the issue in the few days since receiving the complaint,” York said.

“There seems to be a misunderstanding among some citizens that the town can immediately remedy a violation,” he said. “That is not so; state law requires procedural due process and to allow landowners an opportunity to remedy the matter.” Northwest Observer also published a portion of the complaint as a reader’s “gripe” in the April 29-May 5 issue. Built in 1907, the two-story house with white siding is owned by Lida A. Dozier of Saluda, North Carolina, according to Guilford County property records. It appears to be unoccupied. Earlier this week, no one answered a knock at the door. Summerfield mailed the courtesy notice as the first step in initiating the enforcement process to remedy the violation of the public nuisance ordinance. “The town gives a reasonable amount of time, usually 30 days, to fix the problem first with a courtesy notice,” York said. If the violation isn’t corrected within the courtesy period, the town can issue a notice of violation, he said. If the violation isn’t remedied, the town can begin abatement proceedings, which include seeking a court order against the property owner,

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To help raise funds, the group is passing out “Thank You Veterans” yard signs for a minimum $20 donation (in the northwest area, they’re available at the Old Mill on N.C. 68 in Oak Ridge), and other fundraisers are also planned. Huber is also busy getting the word out to make sure local veterans know about the trip. Each veter veteran’s once-in-a-lifetime day trip includes free airfare, tour bus, meals, T-shirt, plus a wheelchair, if needed. With such a big project on her plate, you’d think Huber, who also has a full-time job with Dynamic Quest, a Greensboro IT company, would be satisfied with juggling these responsibilities – but that’s not her style. She wants to do as much as she can for others. “You never know when that one little thing will make such a big difference,” she said. Besides her involvement with the Guilford Rotary Club, Huber is an active member of Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club, Greensboro Merchants Association and Daughters of the American Revolution – organizations which all share a common goal to serve and honor others. She especially enjoys mission work, and has been with her church to Guatemala three times to help build cooking stoves for village residents. She’s hoping to make another trip this year. Over 20 years ago she started the Prayer Bear ministry, which provides stuffed bears to people who might need some encouragement. “It started when a little boy was injured in a boat-

STOKESDALE – Alison Huber has a heart for helping others, and seizes every opportunity to indulge her passion. Currently, she’s focused on a major project – tak taking a plane loaded with veterans and their guardians to the nation’s capital this November on Veterans Day. Huber is the executive director and self-described “passionate volunteer” for Triad Honor Flight, a nonprofit established to honor local veterans with a oneday trip to visit memorials in Washington, D.C. “We’re taking applications for veterans ages 65 and older, with our oldest veterans flying first,” said Huber, a Stokesdale resident. “Whether you served overseas or stateside, we want you for one more mission.” Huber became excited about giving local veterans this one-day experience after spending an emotional day with her father about three years ago. “Dad flew on an honor flight from Cincinnati with my brother, and I drove up and surprised him when he got off the plane,” she said. “It’s a day that changed my life, and from there, I started looking at putting together a trip for other veterans.” Through research, Huber discovered that until 10 years ago, Rotary clubs from the Piedmont area had sponsored these flights for local veterans. Naturally, she joined the Guilford Rotary Club and began asking about restarting the program. She’s since been overwhelmed with the response she’s had to reviving this program, and sponsorships and donations have come in from big corporations, local businesses and individuals.

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Stokesdale resident Alison Huber was the driving force behind establishing Triad Honor Flight, a non-profit which honors local veterans and provides them with a free oneday trip to visit memorials in Washington, D.C. But that’s not all – Huber contributes time and energy to several civic organizations, loves doing mission work in Guatemala and is always quick to lend a hand to someone in need.

ing accident on Belews Creek and I sent a bear with a little cross,” she said. She’s since expanded the ministry to include her church, where she stocks items that people can take if they have someone they want to minister to. Rarely can Huber be found without a cut-out star from a U.S. flag that’s been properly destroyed and has a special message attached. When she sees a veteran, she’s quick to pass this along to the solider with a verbal thank you for his or her service. For info on Triad Honor Flight, contact Huber at (336) 382-0695 or Alison.Huber@dynamicquest.com.

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persevered. She even managed to look polished and beautiful while working so hard! “She was right, that job did lead to better opportunities for us. Her fierce loyalty and willful determination are now inspiring her grandchildren to believe they can get things done, too. “Love you, Mom (aka Nana)!” Mia Malesovas, SUMMERFIELD “My mom, Lorrie Wolff, taught me how to take joy in the small things. From dancing in the kitchen, singing in the car, and laughing at yourself, she always sees the good in others and in life.” Kristin Skordahl, STOKESDALE “My parents were in their 40s when I was born, and older parents were less common back then. Growing up, my mom would always buy me a gift for Mother’s Day. She explained the gifts were because she was an older mom when I came along, and she might miss out on the years of me being a mom so she wanted to get started with the gifts and celebrating a bit early.

“I thought that was crazy, but would thank her anyway. She passed away from cancer a month after my first child was born, so I guess moms really do know best. “One cherished piece of advice from my mom is that the good deeds you do that no one knows about are the ones that count the most. “Something I’ve learned from being a mom is to slow down and just enjoy each day. Play more.” Patricia Annunziato, OAK RIDGE “My mom taught me honesty was not only a virtue but a requirement in her house. I’ve always followed those thoughts.” BJ Barnes, SUMMERFIELD “My mom was a great cook and I learned a love for the kitchen from her. Her philosophy – find the best quality ingredients.” Brian Swierenga, OAK RIDGE “Fortunately, my parents instilled the value of church in me, so the biggest life lesson I learned was to put my trust in God, and that will get you through anything. “Being the mother of the most wonderful,

magnificent twin sons, I have learned to not sweat the small stuff. It will be OK!” Rene Collins, SUMMERFIELD “One important thing I learned from my Mama was to live life with purpose. She learned that from her mother, and I hope I passed it on to my children. On her 96th birthday, someone asked her advice on living a good long life. Her first answer was, ‘find a good man,’ and her second answer was, ‘get up every day knowing what you need or want to do and then do it.’” Martha Pittman, OAK RIDGE “My mom taught me to keep the faith, tell the truth, state the facts, stand your ground, look everyone in the eye, and never, ever give up! And, love your children, teach them faith, love, honesty, and that you always have their back – no matter what, Mom is always there.” Lynne Williams DeVaney, SUMMERFIELD “(As a mom, I’ve learned) patience is the greatest virtue I can pass on to my children.” Amy Smith, STOKESDALE

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Bella Welch is an eight-month-old pup who loves to chase the soccer ball and play outside at her house in the East Sterling neighborhood in Greensboro.

Janelle and Scott Robinson, owners of Leusden Farm, shared this photo Natalea Kelly took of miniature Herefords Marietta and son Ricky Bobby. Janelle imagined the Herefords praying this together: “Dear Lord baby Jesus, thank you for this bountiful harvest of yummy green grass.”

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Five-year-old Sylvester was rescued by Clare Olthoff of Greensboro. Sylvester loves napping and fetching bottle caps.

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 Bakari, an okapi, is one of Greensboro Science Center’s newest additions – okapis look odd to many, but they’re gentle in nature.  This ﬂamboyance of ﬂamingos is colorful, loud and sure to attract attention at GSC’s soon-to-open Revolution Ridge.  Although GSC’s new female serval (a wild cat native to Africa) is currently alone, the staff hopes a male will join her soon.

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If you’ve been to the Greensboro Science Center (GSC) recently, you’ve probably noticed one of its newest residents – Burt, the laughing kookaburra. This handsome fellow with his distinctive call sits contentedly outside a construction area that’s been closed off to the public for over a year. That’s about to change on Friday, June 4, when GSC will open Revolution Ridge to the general public (GSC members can preview the zoo on Thursday, June 3). Encompassing about 10 acres, Revolution Ridge is the

facility’s new $15.5 million expansion that brings together some of the zoo’s most interesting animals. “The sheer diversity of the many new species coming to Revolution Ridge is sure to be a crowd-pleaser,” said Jessica Hoffman, GSC’s vice president of Animal Care and Welfare. “From the wide array of colors, like the vibrant pink flamingos, and patterns, like that distinctive okapi butt, to the unique personalities of each individual, there is definitely going to be something for everyone.”

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Revolution Ridge – a name that pays homage to the fact that the land it sits on is an American Revolution battle site and that the species of animals represented are currently in their own fight for survival – features exotic animals, innovative exhibit spaces, an animal hospital and a commissary. Along with Burt, there’s Moana, a cassowary, which is also called a dinosaur bird. With its glossy and colorful feathers, these birds are beautiful but extremely aggressive. Standing about six feet tall, this bird eats predominantly fruits and can kill a human with its dagger-like toes. While Moana can be dangerous, the flamboyance of flamingos is all chatter – really loud chatter. These beauties – 17 males and two females – simply enjoy strutting around, pecking at each other and making lots of noise. Bakari, an okapi that came from Disney World’s Animal Kingdom, is sure to be a big attraction at Revolution Ridge. To be blunt, Bakari is funny-looking. A relative of the giraffe, the okapi looks like a mix-up between a giraffe, horse, deer and zebra and yet acts like a big, friendly

dog. He’s gentle in nature and stays near Hoffman, enjoying the rubs she gives him.

“Th is was the animal I was most excited about getting,” said Hoffman, who seems to have already picked her favorite. “I think he’s going to be really surprising for many people.” Ralph and Holly, two pigmy hippos, live next door to Bakari, where guests will be able to view them in their indoor heated pool and spacious outdoor habitat. On the other side of Revolution Ridge, along with the flamingos there’s a small cat complex built for four species of cats. Originally residing in GSC’s aquarium, fishing cats Tallulah, Korra and Katara are moving to the new complex and will be joined by two more fishing cats. Although GSC’s new female serval is currently alone, the staff hopes a male will join her soon. There are additional spaces

for two more species. Hoffman said GSC plans to get a couple of sand cats before the expansion opens and later this summer a black-footed cat, the smallest wild cat in Africa, will join the other felines. With the expansion, red pandas Tai and Usha, who have been living in another part of the zoo, will have a larger home that includes a tunnel stretching across the top of the pedestrian walkway. Along with the new animals and exhibits, Revolution Ridge also includes the state-of-the-art Shearer Animal Hospital and the Dr. Sigmund and Ellen Tannenbaum Conservation Center. Guests can walk through the building’s open hallway and learn about the science center’s research and conservation work – both of which are functions that have taken place behind the scenes until now. On the hospital side, guests can watch as veterinarians perform general exams, radiology, surgeries and autopsies with two-way voice communication. The other side of the building has windows that showcase the wet and dry labs. Researchers in the dry lab are currently collecting data on bats from an

island off the coast of Puerto Rico using field cameras. In the wet lab, researchers are studying freshwater mussels, an endangered species in North Carolina. In conjunction with the opening of Revolution Ridge, GSC will be launching a mobile app featuring “Keeper On Call.” Through the free app, which is available for both Apple and Android devices, guests can use an augmented reality viewer to delve deeper into exhibits simply by pointing their smart devices at the “Keeper On Call” signs located at select exhibits. An immense amount of time, effort and funding have gone into making Revolution Ridge a reality. With just weeks to go before the big unveiling, Hoffman said excitedly, “We can’t wait for our guests to meet (all of our animals) and find their favorite.”

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Kids’ Korner Connect the dots and color this okapi. Take a look at the picture on pg. 8 of Bakari, an okapi at Revolution Ridge, to see the actual colors of an okapi.

Learn about Revolution Ridge, a zoo expansion at the Greensboro Science Center, by reading the article on pg. 8. Then, see if you can answer the questions below.

Circle each of the animal species below that you can visit at Revolution Ridge: okapi koala wombat

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Which of these animals, which can be found at Revolution Ridge, came from Disney’s Animal Kingdom? a. Moana, a cassowary b. Burt, a kookaburra c. Bakari, an okapi d. Ralph, a hippo

Which of these animals, located at Revolution Ridge, can kill a human with its dagger-like toes? a. Moana, a cassowary b. Burt, a kookaburra c. Bakari, an okapi d. Ralph, a hippo

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different this year, we are excited to see some of you in person,” Riehle continued. “This event is vital to our organization in that it helps pay for the needed supplies and veterinary bills to help the animals that come through our program.”

want to support RDF? Tickets for in-person attendance to “Dogs on the Catwalk” May 7, beginning 7 p.m., are almost sold out, but there are plenty of tickets left to bid on silent auction items and watch the “greatest canine fashion show the Triad has to offer” via Facebook Live – for tickets, to donate to RDF, or for other information about the organization, including volunteer opportunities, visit www.reddogfarm.com.

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Your time was too short, for everyone who loved you. Your gentle spirit enamoured you to all who knew you. You were a favorite at the credit union, a character at the Bark Park, and a fixture in Bugle Run. The backyard bunnies are finally safe. The rest of us are devastated and distraught. You were a shining star. You gave us joy and cheer, often when we needed it most. You knew when we were down, and you lifted us up, as much as you could. You celebrated our victories and you lent us succor in our defeats. You stood by us at every turn, regardless of any harm that might befall you. You were brave, fearless, loving, dedicated, loyal, faithful and true. What more could we ask? We all loved you nearly as much as you loved us. You were more generous than we were. If only half of humanity possessed the gentle kindness you did, my good beautiful boy, the world would be a much better place. Thank you for all you gave. God bless, Your loving family

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If the animal were sick, it was more likely to be a fox, the biologist said, explaining that rabies is “very rare” in coyotes while the disease is most commonly found in raccoons, skunks and foxes. An initial local news report identified the attacker as a coyote, based upon a March 8 announcement by the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department that the Shadyside, Owl’s Roost, Wild Turkey and Nat Greene trails would be closed for at least 10 days “due to the presence and aggressive nature of a coyote.” Accounts by victims cast doubt on the type animals that attacked them. Hiker Scott Durham reported to the Wildlife Resources Commission that he believed the animal was “either a small coyote or a gray fox. Not sure. Looked

more like a fox than a coyote.” “It was kind of a grayish brown color,” Newsweek quoted a woman who was among four people bitten by the animal. “It looked like a medium-sized dog,” the woman said. “My friend thought it was a fox at first, but I’ve seen pictures of coyotes. And in that moment, I thought it was a coyote.” “Though coyotes very rarely bite people, the damage they cause is Adobe Stock photos deeper and less superficial than Although initially reported to be a coyote such as shown in the photo above left, a the bites seen on the victims at North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission ofﬁcial now believes the animal that Lake Brandt Park,” Owens said in a attacked four people on local trails in early March was a small gray fox (such as shown in the photo above right). Among their distinguishing features, coyotes are usually more PowerPoint presentation explaining than twice the size of a fox, and they look more like dogs, from the shape and size of her investigation. their snouts to the thickness of the neck and body; they also are much taller than a fox. The Parks and Recreation The gray fox has a black stripe running down its back and extending down the tail and Department closed the trails for has a more catlike face. 10 days on the assumption that a rabid animal would die from the illness “no evidence of the animal suspected The lack of remains means a posiduring that period, Owens said. tive identification of the animal isn’t posto be responsible,” said Jennifer sible, Owens said, adding, “It’s probably Hance, the department’s community A search by the city’s parks staff in a skeleton somewhere in the woods.” engagement coordinator. the days following the attacks found

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to participate in this one-day market by being the vendors, and community members are encouraged to come support the young entrepreneurs. Participating children will register their “business” at www.childrensbusinessfair.org/stokesdale, then prepare a product or service to sell at the market. Prizes will be awarded to the young entrepreneurs with the “Most Original Business Idea,” “Best Marketing and Presentation,” and “Highest Business Potential.” For more information about CBF’s sponsor, Beacon Academy, visit www.beaconacademync.org.

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participate in Oak Ridge Lions Club’s annual Tom Brown Memorial Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 13, at Greensboro National Golf Course. Teams of four will check in from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Four-player scramble is $100 per player and includes lunch, snacks, contests and two tickets (per player) to the club’s 25th anniversary party Sept. 30. Registration deadline is May 8 – to register, email Randy Floss at rfloss@aol.com.

Market, held at Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola Drive, is now open every Tuesday, 4 to 7 p.m. Oak Ridge Farmers Market, held at Oak Ridge Military Academy, 2317 Oak Ridge Road, is now open every Thursday, 4 p.m. to dusk.

THURSDAY, MAY 6 cil will meet May 6, starting at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend in person, but due to COVID-related gathering restrictions, seating will be limited and masks required. The meeting will be recorded live on the town’s Facebook page and YouTube channel, where it can be viewed at any time.

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Oak Ridge and its Parks & Recreation Advisory Board are sponsoring Music in the Park the second Saturday of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the amphitheater in Oak Ridge Town Park, 6231 Lisa Drive. On Saturday, May 8, The Grassifieds (bluegrass music) will be performing. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food will be available for purchase. No alcohol allowed. The event is free, but donations for the band are appreciated.

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Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club (NGWC), a non-profit service organization whose members include women from all walks of life, will hold an outdoor social gathering May 10 at the office property of PS Communications (publisher of the Northwest Observer), 1616 N.C. 68 N in Oak Ridge. Socializing begins at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. RSVP for this event and/or direct questions about the NGWC to Terri Johnson at (336) 671-8613 or terri.johnson@allentate.com.

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live on the Town of Summerfield’s Facebook page. Those wishing to speak during the Public Comments portion of the meeting are asked to call Lance Heater, Summerfield’s town clerk, at (336) 643-8655 or email clerk@summerfieldnc.gov in advance.

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Town of Summerfield will host a public meeting May 13, starting 6 p.m. at Revolution Academy, 3800 Oak Ridge Road in Summerfield, to inform and receive feedback from citizens on developing a land use plan to achieve sustainable land use patterns. Masks will be required. To access related documentation, visit summerfieldnc.gov and click “Land Use Plan Under Development” under “News & Notices.”  Town Council meeting | Stokesdale

Town Council will meet May 13, starting 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. Citizens may attend in person, but due to COVIDrelated gathering restrictions, seating will be limited and masks required. Among the meeting’s agenda items is a presentation of the proposed draft budget for fiscal year 2021/2022, which begins July 1. Citizens may virtually attend the meeting via Zoom (a link will be posted at stokesdale.org prior to the meeting) and the meeting can also be viewed at any time on the town’s YouTube channel. Visit www.stokesdale.org for more info.

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NORTHERN GUILFORD Abby MacEldowney, senior Sport: softball For Northern Guilford’s Abby MacEldowney, one of her first softball teams stands out. “It was me, my coach and my best friends,” MacEldowney, a senior, recalled. “It was so much fun.” She got hooked on the game then, and she’s been playing ever since. She had been a competitive cheerleader,

but when her older sister took a swing at softball, she followed. “She was my role model,” MacEldowney said of her sister. The competitiveness of the game and the close ties with teammates are what MacEldowney especially enjoys about playing softball. Those bonds, she observed, are essential to team success. “If you’re not a team mentally,” she said, “you’re not going to be able to produce and be a team on the field.” This year marks the end of organized softball for MacEldowney, and she looks on it with trepidation. “It will be sad,” she said. “I think I’m going to miss it.”

She hopes to fill the void some by playing intramural slow-pitch softball in college. She’s headed to Auburn University in the fall to study nursing.

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“I really wanted a small-town feel, but a big university,” she said. “And that’s what Auburn is.”

“I think it’s really cool to be able to communicate with people from different places,” MacEldowney said.

A campus visit sealed the deal. “I fell in love,” MacEldowney said. “It just kind of feels like home.” It doesn’t hurt that she loves football and Auburn is a big-time football school. “So I’ll be at all the games!” she said. As for nursing, her interest began during sophomore year with nursing courses offered at Northern. “I really love helping people,” MacEldowney said. She wants to be

NORTHERN GUILFORD Jake Andrichuk, junior Sport: tennis Northern Guilford’s Jake Andrichuk began playing tennis with his family in Portland, Oregon, at age 10. It was something they could do together.

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options to stay in the game.” That includes strategy options like “are you going to make the other guy run?” for the ball, which he prefers. “There are a lot of unforced errors in tennis,” Andrichuk observed. “Those are easily corrected, but once you get into the habit of making them, it’s hard to stop.” Andrichuk also played soccer as a youngster, but gave it up in eighth grade when his experience “wasn’t amazing.” And, he ran cross country the past two years at Northern. But while he enjoys running, it was “not something I was particularly good at” or wanted to continue, he said. Still, he “made a ton of friends” and liked the coach. He’s involved with several organizations that serve the community, including the American Red Cross, where he volunteers as a blood donor ambassador a couple days a week and helps donors check in. He said he sometimes feels “way

too comfortable in my suburban neighborhood,” and such volunteer work keeps him grounded and puts him in contact with folks who are less fortunate. “Whenever I get the chance, I’m happy to help out in the community,” Andrichuk said.

NORTHWEST GUILFORD Evan Mendyk, senior Sport: golf Evan Mendyk, who describes himself as a scratch golfer, learned a lot about the game from his father. “It was just good being out there spending time with him,” said Mendyk, a Northwest Guilford senior. He describes those times as “bonding” experiences. “Golf’s a really hard game,” he

said. “So anytime you can get someone to look at what you’re doing, it is helpful.” He played baseball until eighth grade, when he said an injury forced him to re-direct his focus. That’s when he took up golf more seriously. He has played for Northwest all four years of high school, winning all conference honors his freshman and sophomore years; COVID-19 shut down his junior season. Mendyk is drawn to golf’s challenges. “You never achieve perfection, but it’s the pursuit” he loves, he said. Also, he sees golf as an “inclusive” sport. “It doesn’t matter who you are, you can play the game,” Mendyk said. He figures he can play golf until he’s old and gray. “It’s safe to say golf will be part of my life for a long time,” Mendyk said. He’ll play next year for Guilford

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At Guilford he expects to major in finance and study money management. He’s not sure where that’ll lead – perhaps law school – but he hopes to seek out internships that will help him narrow his interests. He has already dipped his toes into the workforce, taking two part-time jobs and saving much of his earnings. He works 15 hours a week at a nearby golf driving range and weekends at a downtown bar. He started at the driving range several weeks after COVID shut down the economy last year. “I wanted something to do so I could get out of the house,” Mendyk

Cori McMillan, senior Sport: softball For Northwest Guilford’s Cori McMillan, playing third base is “a rush.” It’s up to her to grab hot grounders and sling them across to first for the out. She embraces it. “It really tests your reaction time,” McMillan, a senior, said. “You always have to be on your toes. Sometimes if it’s too fast, my reaction time isn’t fast enough and it gets past me, and I’m like: ‘Oh crap.’” She expects the Vikings to make the

playoffs this season and is looking forward to those challenges. “The competition will get a lot harder, so I’m expecting some harder balls,” she said. “But I’m hoping to handle them well and not get more errors.” Sophomore year was big for McMillan. She batted .629, with 39 hits and five home runs, according to MaxPreps, an online high school sports news source. Her efforts were recognized. She was named all-conference, all-region, all-area, all-state, Metro 4A player of the year and all-area player of the year. “That year I did exceptionally good,” she said. “I was on my roll.” Last season was cut short, ending after only six games because of COVID. Midway through this season, McMillan admits she has been struggling, batting in the .300s. “I haven’t done as well this year,” she said. But, she added, she has been working at it and hopes to improve production

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Northwest defeats No. 1 team, coach wins 500th wrestling match Northwest Guilford wrestling got a two-for-one last week when the team took down Mooresville 33-24. Not only did they defeat the state’s top-ranked team, they handed Ron Bare, their Hall of Fame coach, a milestone win: his 500th. Bare has been the Vikings’ head

coach since 1995. While he called the win “certainly important,” he said: “I was probably more excited about beating the No. 1 team in the state.” His team was ranked No. 4 at the time by thencmat.com. He credited assistant coaches and squads of “great kids” for his success, saying, “They’re the ones doing all the work.” Bare’s milestone win is the latest in a career of achievements. His team won the state wrestling title in 2019.

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One of his boys’ golf teams also won a state title. Last year he was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame – North Carolina Chapter. He was also named the Coach Ron Bare 2019 NCHSAA Toby Webb Coach of the Year. Bare, who has spent his career at Northwest, has coached 18 conference title wrestling teams, eight individual state champions, 38 individual regional champions, 47 individual state place winners (top six), and has compiled a 500-110 won/loss record. Northwest’s athletics director, Mike Everett, said Bare has had good wrestlers over the years, and has “put them in a position to be successful. He does a great job of getting his

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Northern Guilford (15-0), a No. 8 seed, had little trouble with South Brunswick (8-8), downing the ninthseeded Cougars 8-0 in the first round of the state playoffs on May 3. The Nighthawks advanced to face No. 16 seeded Clayton (8-5); that game was scheduled for May 5. “I’m hoping we’re going to peak at the right time,” Nighthawks coach Frank Tamborino said of his team. It is capable, he said, of a deep run. No. 3 seeded Northwest (12-1) defeated No. 14 seeded Ardrey Kell (8-4-2) 2-1 Tuesday evening in the first round of state playoffs. The Vikings were scheduled to take on No. 6 seeded Athens Drive (13-1-1) Wednesday evening, May 5.

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Northwest (9-1, 8-0), a No. 2 seed in the state playoffs, was scheduled to open tournament play May 4 against No. 15 seeded Davie County (9-5), but that game was rained out and rescheduled for May 5.

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Northern (12-0) won the conference and sends two doubles teams to the regionals on May 7. (North Carolina High School Athletic Association canceled team competition this year because of COVID.) Those doubles teams are Duncan Moore and James Harrington, and Dam Emrick and Daniel Ferree. Top finishers advance to the state tournament May 14. Three Northwest (8-2-1, 6-2) singles players and a doubles team qualified for regionals on May 7. Singles qualifiers were Kyle Zhou, Owen Vescio and Enes Eroglu. Areen Dabagdhav and Garret Eichlin made up the doubles team.

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Northwest’s girls tied for fifth in the regionals, falling short of eligibility for advancing to the states. The golf team included Danika Nelson, Kaitlyn Guild, Brooke Tyler, Kendall Tyler and Catherine DeSiena. The boys (1-1, 0-1) finished third in last week’s conference tournament. Evan Mendyk qualified for the regionals, where he shot a 2-over-par 74.

Two Northern boys golfers made it to the regionals. Ayden Jersey shot a 76, but lost in a three-man playoff for a shot at the states. Luis Benitez shot an 80.

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One of Northern’s girls golfers – Camilla Revis – also qualified for regionals, but couldn’t compete because the match was scheduled at the same time as an AP Calculus exam.

according to York. Summerfield is already engaged in legal action against the owners of a house and lot at 7208 Summerfield Road. Two years ago, the Town Council approved a Guilford County Superior Court consent order and judgment between the town and owners Harold and Lonnie Daniel and their sister, Jewel Hopkins. The agreement required the property owners to remove two truckloads of debris and/or junk from the property monthly over a period of several months in mid-2019. Town Manager Scott Whitaker declined to discuss the consent order, saying “attorneys are involved and I don’t have a comment about it.”

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Northwest (2-0) opened the season with a 2-1 win over Grimsley at home and a 16-0 dusting of Page on the road. Northern (2-0) blanked Morehead 6-0 at home April 27 to start the season, then downed them 13-4 on the road two days later.

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Northern (1-0) defeated Morehead 7-2 on April 27 in the season opener. Northwest (0-1) absorbed an 8-1 loss at home against Bishop McGuinness to open its season.

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 The person who griped about the homeowner in the 7700 block of Summerfield Road. Obviously, you don’t know the family’s history. Instead of learning about one of the first families in Summerfield, you’d rather scold them for their appearance.  People who use Merriman Farm Road (in Oak Ridge) as a cutthrough. It is our neighborhood, not a cut-through.

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to gather feedback on the proposed UDO. The hearing will be held at Revolution Academy, the recently opened charter school at 3800 Oak Ridge Road (N.C. 150). Housing density has been a hot-button issue in Summerfield for several years, boiling over in 2016 after a proposed text amendment to the town’s development ordinance would have added a planned development (PD) zoning district and allowed higher-density housing. The issue became so highly contentious that it divided many residents, with “No PD” and “Vote Yes for PD” signs dotting local roadsides in the months leading up to the November 2017 election. Afterwards, the town created a UDO Review Committee as part of efforts to align development regulations with goals of Summerfield’s comprehensive plan. Adopted by the Town Council in 2010, the plan embraced a dozen objectives, such as limiting commercial growth, encouraging historic preservation and building a system of sidewalks, bikeways and trails. The committee passed along its recommendations for updating development rules to the town’s Zoning Board three years ago. Since then, the board has plowed ahead, revising rules line by line. It delivered its 437-page draft to the council last month. Council members quizzed Board Chairman Dick Feulner and Vice Chair Jeff Davis during the meeting, along with Hornik and Chris York, the town’s planning manager. The discussion focused on balancing the need for

affordable housing in Summerfield against existing zoning rules dictating low-density residential development. The town’s comprehensive plan calls for a wider availability of affordable housing, Mayor Barnes said, noting that some law enforcement officers, firefighters and teachers who work in Summerfield can’t afford to live in the town. The proposed UDO addresses that concern, according to Feulner and York. Under current single-family housing zoning rules, the number of houses that can be built per acre is based upon the total number of acres multiplied by a density factor of 0.73. As an example, 73 houses could be built on 100 acres – or, an average of one house per 1.36 acres – to accommodate requirements for open space in subdivisions.

– open space residential and open space mixed use. The mixed-use district could include commercial development and higher residential density of 0.84 units per acre, allowing a developer to build more houses in a subdivision. The developer would also be required to enter into a development agreement with Summerfield to ensure that houses in the mixed-use district would be affordable to people earning 80 percent of the median household income in Summerfield, York said. Median income in Summerfield is about $104,000, according to council member John O’Day. Whether the allowance of higher density and smaller lots would attract developers who want to build affordable housing is unclear, Feulner said.

The relatively high cost for land – as much as While the proposed UDO retains the 0.73 require$100,000 per acre – increases selling prices of houses ment for houses in the RS-30 and RS-40 zoning districts, and, as a result, limits options for the profitable developit also recommends higher density of two houses per ment of affordable housing, O’Day said. acre in a proposed village overlay district. “The real challenge is, what can our board and The new zoning district in the heart of Summerfield what can the town council do to encourage affordable would consist of property located 1,200 feet west of housing?” Feulner said. “You can’t require a developer Summerfield Road, running the full length of the road to build it.” from N.C. 150 to U.S. 220, according to York. The RS-40 residential district requires lots of at least 40,000 square feet, while the RS-30 district mandates lots of at least 30,000 square feet. The proposed UDO would allow smaller lots with a variety of housing, including townhouses, in two zoning districts

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Northwest Observer has been fortunate to have Meredith Barkley on our editorial team for the past few years, and we appreciate him coming out of retirement to write part-time for us after he had ended a long career with Greensboro News & Record. Meredith is ready to again put a period after his writing career and we’re looking for someone to take his place. The ideal person would be a skilled writer with a broad knowledge of sports, and one who enjoys relating to young people. In addition to sports, our youth/sports writer records the accomplishments of students in diverse areas such as cultural arts, academics and community service. We prefer someone who has experience writing for a newspaper, and attention to details, accuracy and meeting deadlines are critical. Our youth/sports writer works an average of 5 to 10 hours a week, on a very flexible schedule (while occasionally being available to cover a sports game or youth event on a late afternoon, evening or Saturday). We offer our writers a competitive hourly pay rate. Having skills with sports photography is definitely a plus (but finding a professional WRITER is our top priority). If interested in this position, please send resume including professional writing experience, writing samples and references to patti@nwobserver.com.

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EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture placement. E-mail appeninc@gmail.com or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411.

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.

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GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & Service Center. All types sold and repaired; comm./res. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. (336) 548-9286 or (336) 312-3844.

HOME SERVICES AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING A-ACTION AIR. Air conditioning checkup, $49.95. Call (336) 268-6768 or (336) 382-3750.

CLEANING MAID-2- SHINE. Excellent ser vice, 15 years experience. Free estimates, excellent references. (336) 338-0223. PAOLA CLEANING SERVICE. Residential & commercial. Insured. (336) 669-5210 CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING Gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com (336) 595-2873 CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will fit to your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, (336) 231-1838. THE CLEANING TECHNICIAN LLC. Spring cleaning time is here. With the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be a little overwhelmed. I would like to offer my cleaning services. I also offer carpet cleaning and floor steaming. Licensed, bonded, and insured. Call Lisa, (336) 207-0770. ANNASARAH'S CLEANING. Excellent references. Trustworthy. Family owned business. Free estimates. (336) 543-3941.

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CKH ELECTRIC, LLC. Give us a call for your next residential, commercial, or industrial project. Free estimates, licensed, insured, & BBB accredited. (336) 944-4820. BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC. Got Power? Residential, commercial and solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192.

Need an electrician? Call BLACKMON ELECTRICAL, INC. Free est. Comm. & res. Licensed & insured. Call (336) 430-5018. Do you have ELECTRICAL NEEDS? Call Coble Electric LLC at (336) 209-1486.

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

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES CLOCK DOCTOR. Free house calls for sick clocks. (336) 643-9931 or (336) 392-4124. L & T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE "We get you mowing!" Comm./res., all models. 2103 Oak Ridge Rd., Oak Ridge. Call (336) 298-4314, LandTsmallengineservice.com. OLD SCHOOL HOME REPAIR See display ad on page 14. FIX YOUR MOWER! Service and repairs. Spring specials. "We do it right." Free pickup & delivery. Call Rick, (336) 501-8681. APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr. Appliance A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.

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

GRADING / HAULING DTW GRADING & HAULING, INC. Offering a sum of aggregates, including but not limited to: fill dirt, stone, asphalt millings, and crushed concrete. We also offer full bobcat services. Driveways, minor clearing, drainage solutions and snow removal. Daniel Wilson, (336) 339-0212. TRACTOR WORK. Garden prep, loader work, brush hogging, core aeration, finish grading, mowing, etc. Call or text (336) 908-0890. BRAD'S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC. Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways, concrete work. (336) 362-3647 GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150. H&L GRADING, LLC. No job too tough or too small. Call us first! We are a full-service grading company that specializes in residential projects. Owner/ operator Timmy Hart has more than 30 years of grading and equipment experience. Fully licensed and insured. Land clearing, debris removal, driveways, French drains and much more. (336) 543-7867. E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, demolition, lot clearing, excavating, bobcat work, etc. (336) 451-1282. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt, available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035.

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S&M SEAMLESS GUTTERS. Install new gutters. Repair and clean old gutters. Free estimates. Fully insured. (336) 587-8223 or (336) 709-5944. WILSON SEAMLESS GUTTERS, new construction, repairs, replacement, leaf guards. Free estimates. (336) 420-0200

LAWNCARE / LANDSCAPING WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Lawn maint., landscaping. Irrigation/ landscape contractor. Hardscaping & landscape lighting. 26 years exp. (336) 399-7764. COLFAX LAWNCARE. Core aeration & seeding. Fertilizing, mowing, trimming, pine needles. Complete lawn care maintenance. Res./comm. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 33 years. (336) 362-5860. ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. (336) 643-9157. ATCHISON LAWNCARE. Honest, dependable, local. Mike Atchison, owner. (336) 486-9837. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic./Ins. 40+ years experience. All phases of tree work. Lots & natural area thinning and cleanup. Large shrubbery jobs, chipping. Oak Ridge. Call (336) 643-1119. Hire a local with references. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174. EXTERIOR GREENSCAPES. Lawn maintenance service. Call for a free estimate (336) 682-1456. PECHES LANDSCAPING & LAWNCARE. Tree service, brush cutting & clearing, mulching, landscaping & lawncare, deck, fence and retainer wall building, land clearing, wood chipping and snow removal.. Call John, (336) 451-6941, or call Brad, (336) 453-6180.

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DELIMA LAWNCARE. Commercial & Residential. Free estimates. (336) 669-5210.

COLONIAL MASONRY. 40 yrs. exp. Specializing in outdoor living spaces; dry-stack natural stone and flagstone. Let us help you plan your patio, fire pit, fireplace, kitchen – or anything else you would like! Call (336) 949-9019. www.colonialmasonry.com.

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

JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com.

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

D S L DRAIN SYSTEMS & LANDSCAPING. Complete lawn service & drain systems. Mowing, pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, fertilization, trimming and more. Also providing drain systems solutions. (336) 362-4354. ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981. SOUTHERN CUTZ LAWN CARE, oﬀering complete lawn maintenance services & bush hogging. Nathan Adkins, (336) 430-6086. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 643-9332. www.carolinastumpandtreeservices.com. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490. HILL LAWNCARE & OUTDOOR SERVICES. Free est. Call (336) 669-5448.

MASONRY NEW PHASE CONCRETE. Here for all your decorative concrete needs. Specializing in decorative stamp, stained, epoxy and all other concrete poured finishes as well. Also offering refurbishment of existing stamped concrete. Make your existing stamped look like new again! (336) 399-1474 or (336) 595-4654. SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or fire pit? We can help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways & sidewalks, patios and more! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs. MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone concrete & repairs. Free est. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

MISC. HOME SERVICES/PRODUCTS ON EAGLE'S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519. JUNK & DEBRIS REMOVAL, construction, remodeling, and general cleanup, out buildings, garages, basements, yard waste, etc. Call (336) 706-8470. COX POOL SERVICE. Openings, closings, routine maintenance, weekly service. No contracts, free estimates! (336) 327-5122.

PAINTING & DRYWALL CARLOS & SON PAINTING. Interior and exterior. 24 hours/7 days a week. Free estimates, licensed/insured. (336) 669-5210. PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 40 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. Average BDRM walls $100. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186.

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BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR. No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic./ Ins. Cleanliness in your home is our #1 priority. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924.

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AMERICAN BUILDER CONSTRUCTION INC. Repairs & remodeling, kitchens/baths, additions, decks, attics, basements. Licensed & insured. Short wait list. NC General Contractors. (336) 225-7478.

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FREEMAN PLUMBING – new construction, remodel and repair. For ALL your plumbing needs! (336) 580-4525.

HOUSE and ROOF SOFT WASHING. Martin's Pressure Washing. (919) 931-0856.

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

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PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www. windowcleaningnc.com or (336) 595-2873. CUTTING EDGE PRESSURE WASHING Aﬀordable, dependable. Please call anytime for free estimate. (336) 706-0103.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION. Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, dock work, siding, windows, rooﬁng, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 41 yrs. exp. (336) 362-6343. 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.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION 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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KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION. N.C. General Contractor with 30 years experience. Specializing in new homes, room additions, kitchens & baths, garages, decks, vinyl siding and windows, painting, tile, laminate and vinyl plank, and remodeling of all kinds. Quality for the Right Price. Free est. Call (336) 362-7469.

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ROOFING 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. DUSTIN CLINARD ROOFING. Shingles, metal, and leak repairs. Call (336) 268-1908. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC. 40 + years experience. (336) 643-8191. PREMIER ROOFING. Commercial/residential. Providing service for all of your roofing needs. Locally owned. Please call (336) 430-9507 for free assessments. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION. Lifetime shingle and metal roofing. We fi nance. Free Estimates. Since 1979. Please call (336) 362-6343.

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“I didn’t really know what true worry was until I had another life to care for, and that’s where all the gray hair comes from.” Danielle Gram, OAK RIDGE “It’s the ‘little moments.’ “On Aug. 19, 2018, at 9:44 p.m. my first daughter was born, and I think I’ve learned something new almost every minute since. “While there are some big moments I’m sure my daughters (our second daughter was born March 4) will remember, I believe when reflecting on their childhood, their favorite memories of family time, their values, and their knowledge and heart for Jesus will mostly come from the little, everyday mundane moments. “My parents did some ‘big moment’ things with my brother and me growing up – I mean, when I was 4 we went to Disney World! But what I remember most is my mom sitting with me on the floor and coloring for hours, my dad often helping me with math homework, swimming at the pool all summer with my parents (not just with them on the pool deck), frequent meals with the family around the table, hours of playing games together, and an open door in our home where many friends became family. “It was in those everyday moments that my parents taught me what it’s like to set aside one’s own desires and serve someone else while not making them feel like a burden (i.e., when Mom didn’t want to color one more Disney princess and Dad didn’t want to do one more math problem after they both worked all day – but they did it anyway). Then, they

showed me the value of being together at the table, which often prompts organic conversations that don’t happen elsewhere. And they showed me that if everyone had just one, much less two people to guide and encourage them through life, the world would be a different place. “So yes, I remember Disney World, my birthday parties, and the moment I looked in the driveway and saw a car with a huge red bow. But those moments aren’t what shaped me… it was all the little moments, when my parents didn’t even realize it, that they were creating the memories I continually think back on and the values I cling to. “Thus, as a new mom, I’m learning and re-learning not to take one single moment for granted. When I don’t want to push the swing for 20 more minutes, when I’m reading the same book for the 100th time, when I’m giving my oldest daughter her eighth pretend “doctor check-up” of the day, or disciplining her repeatedly for the same offense, or singing ‘Jesus Loves Me’ before bed for the 600th day in a row (despite reminding her there are many other very good beforebed songs to choose from), I remind myself the little moments are sacred. “I am God’s instrument to guide my girls as they mature and move out of my home and into God’s world. “Paul David Tripp, pastor and author, says, ‘The character and quality of our life is forged in the little moments.’ May I continue to learn to love and be thankful for every one of the little moments.” Kelli Jessup, NW GREENSBORO Besides getting to work with Kelli as a graphic designer for PS Communications, on a more personal note, I am immensely blessed that she is my daughter – Patti Stokes

more responses coming! Thanks again to everyone who shared their personal “Mom” lessons for this feature. We got so many that we couldn’t fit them all in, so we’ll share the rest when we come back on May 20.

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