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Airport expansion puts homeowners in ‘limbo’ Photos by Chris Burritt/NWO

The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority’s recent purchase of two houses on Old Oak Ridge Road signals its further expansion into residential areas

 The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority has posted no trespassing signs on some of the property it has purchased, including this house on Pawnee Road at Old Oak Ridge Road in northwest Greensboro.  “This is my little paradise,” said Chris Corry, standing in the ﬁeld where his children once played and he now gardens with his wife, Fenna. The Corrys built the house (shown in background) in 1985. Located on the western side of Old Oak Ridge Road in northwest Greensboro, it is in the targeted area for acquisition by the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority.

by CHRIS BURRITT NW GREENSBORO – Chris and Fenna Corry are preparing to move, although they don’t know when, if ever, the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority (PTAA) will buy their house and five acres. The retired couple learned 17 years ago that their property, located on the western side of Old Oak Ridge Road, is targeted for acquisition by the authority. This past March, PTAA bought two nearby houses and posted a No Trespassing sign, alerting

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property owners about the authority’s plans to acquire land for economic development. Like several dozen other homeowners living in the path of the airport’s planned expansion area, the couple doesn’t know if and when PTAA officials will offer to buy their land. “You’re in limbo,” said Fenna, 73, stepping onto the porch of the house the couple built in 1985 and where they later raised their three children and a foster child. “We don’t know. That’s the quandary.”

As part of its long-range strategic plan, PTAA is now focusing on the acquisition of property along Old Oak Ridge and Pleasant Ridge roads that it doesn’t already own. The authority wants to expand the 1,000acre site – which includes the former Pleasant Ridge Golf Course – it’s assembled over the past 20 years. Grading is underway for the $500 million factory where Boom Supersonic plans to build passenger jets traveling faster than the speed of sound. It sits on

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Crime/Incident Report .......................................... 23

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Grins and Gripes .................................................... 24

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Letters/Opinions ..................................................... 26

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NEWS in brief

Preview: Oak Ridge Town Council meeting, July 7 by CHRIS BURRITT

OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge Town Council plans to consider approval of a policy to allow vendors to sell beer and wine at Music in the Park events next summer. Approving an alcohol policy comes a month after the council voted unanimously to adopt the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board’s recommendation to modify the summer music series. The council approved three changes to help

pay for more-expensive bands with a wider following: signing up sponsors, adding food trucks and allowing alcohol sales.

Last month the council decided to wait until the July 7 meeting to consider adopting a policy to regulate the sale and consumption of alcohol during concerts. The changes will apply to four of the six monthly concerts in the Town Park amphitheater, starting the second Saturday in April 2023.

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The council also plans to consider approval of a contract for developing a landscape and site plan for the Farmhouse Community Center, the new name of the historic Redmon house. The work is part of the $455,000 appropriation in the new fiscal year’s budget for the restoration of the old farmhouse at Linville Road and Lisa Drive in Town Park. In other business, the council plans to consider approving a $16,809 contract with Greensboro-based Audio & Light Inc. to update the sound system in the council chambers. The upgrades are designed to enhance the quality of communications during council and other Town Hall meetings. Council members have complained occasionally about their inability to hear others speaking since the 2020 expenditure of $16,275 to buy a system for recording and livestreaming public meetings in Town Hall. The council will also consider matching the $4,560 raised by the Special Events Committee in the quarter ended June 30 for development of the Veterans Honor Green. In addition, the council will consider matching another $19,112.87 raised by the committee in the fiscal year that ended June 30. That amount exceeded the $34,000 in matching funds budgeted by the council last year. As a result, the council agreed to pay last year’s unmet match

during the new fiscal year. Those two matches totaling $23,672.87 bring the veterans site restricted fund to $123,844.74, Town Clerk Sandra Smith told the council in a July 1 memo. Due to inflation driving initial estimated prices up, the project is now estimated to cost $194,000. Separately, the council plans to consider establishing a restricted fund to support the town’s Conserving Oak Ridge through Easements (CORE) grant fund. Town Manager Bill Bruce is also recommending the council allocate $20,000 for the new fund. Bruce is also asking the council to un-restrict $2,900 in the historic heritage grant fund and move the money to the general fund. The town manager plans to provide an update on three topics: Heritage Farm Park, the water-for-fire-protection study and code enforcement at property located at 8364 and 8346 West Harrell Road (the property owner is storing unlicensed vehicles at the location, according to Planning Director Sean Taylor). The council also plans to discuss a personnel matter in closed session.

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What is the latest on the property at Warner and Haw River Road? Last I knew the property was sold but nothing has happened to move it towards completion. Is there nothing the town or the county can do to resolve this eyesore? How long has it been since ground was broken? It’s only

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Construction on this house at 8505 Warner Road started in 2015. The original owner, JF Homes, LLC, eventually put the unfinished home up for sale. The home was sold to 8505 Warner Rd,

LLC in September 2020 for $750,000. Established Sept. 17, 2020, the LLC lists Bilal Hamze as the agent with a Cary, North Carolina, mailing address. According to Sean Taylor, who serves as both planning director and enforcement officer for the Town of Oak Ridge, the last building permit was pulled in 2020 and has since expired. Since there is no construction underway at the site, an active permit is not required.

Taylor confirmed the 5.08-acre property has become overgrown and is in violation of Oak Ridge’s Public Nuisance Ordinance (Section 35-1), which the town is responsible for enforcing. He explained the town’s process for dealing with

violations is complaint-based, meaning no action is taken until or unless the town receives a complaint. The reader’s question, which prompted us to reach out to Taylor, began the complaint investigation process. Taylor told us the owner has been sent a warning citation requesting the situation with the property be rectified by Aug. 15. If the owner does nothing, the town will hire a private contractor to mow and clean up the property and the owner will be charged for the cost of the services plus any administrative fees. As for the house, although it remains unfinished, it is not in violation of any ordinances nor does it present any safety issues. Therefore, Taylor said there is no reason for the town or the county to condemn it or take any other action at this time. The house appears to be completely boarded up and a sign posted on the property warns that any trespassers will be prosecuted.

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65 acres between Piedmont Triad International (PTI) Airport’s terminal and Interstate 73, leaving more Stokesdale mayor pro tem Derek Foy than 900 acres for future development. hopes the deputy clerk will not only Since landing Boom Supersonic, airport officials have begun talking to a dozen prospective transition into town clerk’s position but tenants about projects that would create from 250 eventually serve as town administrator to 2,000 jobs, according to Kevin Baker, PTAA’s executive director. All of the prospects are aviationby PATTI STOKES related, so they’re interested in the taxiway that will STOKESDALE – The person who will eventually take over bisect the 1,000-acre tract. when town clerk Dale Martin retires next year would ideally “It’s like a business park for airplanes,” Baker said in have 53 qualifications described by mayor pro tem Derek Foy. an interview last week as he looked at a map of the site. Having a positive attitude, being emotionally intelligent, Boom “is just the start; there are going to be more.” competent, honest and self-driven were some of the traits In anticipation of eventually selling their land to Foy believes are critical for a future clerk to have. Being able PTAA, the Corrys plan to relocate to Chatham County to manage a large work load, produce concise and accurate where their daughter, Bronwyn, lives with her family. meeting minutes in a timely manner and be knowledgeable “I don’t think we’re going to be here very long,” about town ordinances and the town’s water system operations Chris said in an interview last weekend. Reclining were among other qualifications he presented to fellow council on a porch swing, the 76-year-old retired homemembers for consideration at a special called meeting June 21. builder pointed across the wide grassy field sloping “Speaking as one council member, I will be seeking a person downhill to the woods that marks the edge of who can evolve into a town clerk/town administrator. That PTAA’s 1,000-acre tract. person should be highly motivated, knowledgeable and may do The couple’s self-reliance is evident on the hillmore than other town clerks,” Foy said. side – a bountiful garden brimming with toma...continued on p. 31 toes, beans, squash and cucumbers and a row

of blueberry bushes running alongside the gravel driveway. Trees are heavy with figs and apples. “This is my little paradise,” said Chris, recounting how he built a treehouse for his children on a tree that is no longer standing. Fenna recalled their daughter’s wedding on the hillside.

“Our children’s memories are tied to this property,” she said over the gentle whine of a small plane passing overhead. Chris also built his family’s home from oak timbers he milled himself. Family photographs cover the pine-plank wall beside the kitchen table. Nearby, freshly picked tomatoes fill a plate. In the center of the living area, the trunk of a tall cedar supports the stairs to the second floor, which, like the rest of the house, is heated by a wood stove. On the chance they may sell their house, the Corrys have resisted spending on major improvements such as the replacement of windows. They’ve delayed replacing upstairs carpet, opting instead to just have it professionally cleaned.

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Ordinary people, Extraordinary ordinary impact “Never forget that it is by choice that the ordinary person decides to live a life that is extraordinary.” – Cheryl Koevoet, author

by ANNETTE JOYCE Aliha Younus recalled a visit she made to her parents’ homeland of Pakistan when she was 7 years old. Even at such a young age, she realized how privileged she was. “On the outside, I was a young, brown-skinned Muslim girl who fit in, but mentally I shared none of the same experiences with the girls I brushed shoulders with,” wrote Younus in an essay for the Dorothy Yeager Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the Northwest Guilford Kiwanis Club. “I was a stranger in my own home.” That experience spurred a desire to serve others in whatever capacity she could. A logical choice for the now 18-year-old was to volunteer with the New Arrivals Institute, a Greensboro program that helps refugees living in Guilford County. There, Younus worked with preschool children whose mothers were attending classes at the institute. Through play, reading and singing, Younus was able to help the youngsters acclimate to their new environment. “It was very fulfilling to be a support for the mothers and give them a sense of relief that (their children were being cared for),” she said. That was the summer of 2019, and unfortunately Younus wasn’t able to return because of pandemic restrictions. However, that didn’t stop her from finding other ways to give back. An assignment for her 10th grade English class, which involved interviewing a U.S. veteran, was the

inspiration for her next service involvement. “My veteran was in the Vietnam War,” Younus said. “He said it was the first time he’d ever talked about it. Being able to listen to him was a very humbling experience.” Believing that many veterans were being overlooked and needed someone to share their experiences with led to Younus founding Helping Heroes the following year. Visitors were banned from nursing homes at that time, so Younus organized a group of like-minded students who became pen pals with veterans living at Brighton Gardens, an assisted living facility in Greensboro. Helping Heroes is not the only way in which Younus was involved with senior citizens. As a member of the school’s Connections Club, she visited with Alzheimer’s patients, helped them make memory boxes and went with other club members to sing Christmas carols outside their windows. She was also a member of the Key Club, an international service organization for high school students, and was club president this past year. A few of the club’s activities she most enjoyed participating in included serving hot dogs and burgers at Camp Carefree to children with spina bifida, helping with the club’s Christmas Adoption Drive, a nationwide program that provides gifts for children battling osteosarcoma, and putting together Valentine’s Day goodie bags for local nursing home residents.

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Aliha Younus, community volunteer and 2022 recipient of Northwest Guilford Kiwanis Club’s Dorothy Yeager Memorial Scholarship. Working with these organizations is just one of many ways Younus has served her community. At Northwest High School she was involved in various other service projects while playing on the varsity girls tennis team, maintaining a stellar GPA and still making time for family and friends. When asked how she accomplishes so much, Younus’ answer is simple – “It’s all about managing my time properly,” she said. A Summerfield resident, Younus is headed to UNC-Chapel Hill this fall, where she plans to major in biology with the eventual goal of becoming a doctor in the field of neurology.

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another house, he said, “I’m going to eke out every ounce of energy I’ve got to ...continued from p. 6 make this happen for my family.” Knowing PTAA is “a willing buyer,” some The couple has put their lives on hold property owners in the acquisition zone are in other ways. After the death of their dog taking a proactive step and offering to sell last year, they haven’t gotten another one, their property to the authority, Baker said. preferring to wait until they move. Even so, he added, airport officials plan to If that occurs, the couple figures step up efforts to alert people living in the PTAA would demolish their house. areas targeted for acquisition. Aside from taking the couple’s posses“We want people to know what’s sions, Chris plans to salvage mementos going on,” Baker said. “This is very much and keepsakes. Among them is a long out in the daylight.” slender piece of wood hanging on the PTAA pays appraised values for propkitchen wall that marks the heights of erty, according to Baker. their children growing up. Planning ahead, Chris is also saving Over the past decade, the authority the trunks of oak trees toQuick cut intoLube planksno has spent $5 million to $15 million a or Even oil chaappointment neededproperty, Baker said. It’s for the couple’s new house. though year acquiring fnges &building state inspections he knows he’s going to need help appropriated about $15 million in the

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fiscal year that started July 1 for more acquisitions. PTAA is in the process of updating its 2010 master plan, which guides the three phases of its land acquisition strategy. Completing assembly of the 1,000acre tract was a focus of the first phase, which started in 2011, according to Baker. Underway now, the second phase plots the acquisition of property over the next 20 years. It envisions the acquisition of property on the western side of Old Oak Ridge Road that PTAA doesn’t already own. That includes houses on Pawnee Road and Schuyler Lane where the Corrys live, as well as the Hidden Oaks subdivision near the intersection of Old Oak Ridge and Pleasant Ridge roads. However, Baker said PTAA may decide not to seek acquisition of houses in Hidden Oaks. “You’re talking about a lot of money to buy a whole subdivision,” he said. The second phase also envisions the acquisition of property on the northern side of Pleasant Ridge Road that contains Calvary Church and the Bon Aire subdivision, according to the master plan’s map. Duke Energy utility lines form the northernmost boundary of that area. Just outside of the acquisition zone is the new development of 298 houses and townhomes at Pleasant Ridge and Alcorn roads, according to the PTAA’s map. Three subdivisions on the eastern side of Old Oak Ridge Road – the Cardinal,

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River Hills Plantation and Oak Bend – are also outside of the acquisition zone. Looking 30 years and longer into the future, the third phase envisions the possible construction of a third runway at the airport. The project would require the relocation of N.C. 68 south of Pleasant Ridge Road, according to Baker.

“This is a 50-year look,” he said. “Right now, we see no reason why it would ever be needed. But shame on us for not planning in case it were needed.” Baker said he doesn’t expect the update of the master plan to dramatically change PTAA’s land acquisition strategy. The authority views the three phases as a guide for buying property as it becomes available. “The phases are not meant to be absolute,” Baker said. The plan is “not meant to handcuff us or confine what we may or may not acquire.”

want to know more? For more information about the three phases of land acquisition around the airport, search online for “Piedmont Triad International Airport master plan update.” Go to section 6.0 in the plan, starting on page 121, to view commentary and land use and acquisition maps.

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July 2022 a monthly feature of the Northwest Observer Ruby, a cockalier (cocker spaniel/Cavalier King Charles mix), is the newest member of the Roberts family of northwest Greensboro. She loves to shake her paw at every new face she meets and to play soccer with the Roberts’ 5-year-old son, Tristan.

Blue, an 11-year- old, 120-pound Labrador/Newfoundland rescue, is adored by the entire Tanvishut family. The Oak Ridge residents said they are so happy they found Blue – who survived parvo as a puppy – in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Blue’s nicknames include “Bluebert” and “Blue-be-doo.” He loves his kiddos, hates thunderstorms and fireworks and can open almost any door.

Brutus Olinick, 1 1/2, lives with his family in Summerfield. Brutus greets everyone joyfully by rolling over expecting a belly rub. He loves visiting the Summerfield Feed Mill and helping cook dinner by standing right under his family’s feet, hoping for something to fall to the floor.

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a safe range, is considered a pet emergency. If not treated, it can result in gastrointestinal upset, internal organ dysfunction, internal bleeding, infection, or in severe cases, death. Many heatstroke cases in pets occur when they’re left in a vehicle on a hot day. This has become such a common occurrence that 31 states have enacted laws which either prohibit leaving an animal confined or unattended in a vehicle under dangerous conditions, or provide civil immunity (protection from being sued) for a person who rescues a distressed animal from a vehicle. That prohibition exists in North Carolina; however, only certain authorized people – such as animal control officers, firefighters and law enforcement officers – have civil immunity to rescue the animal. Fuller’s best advice for the welfare of your pet and adherence to the law is simply to use common sense – i.e., don’t leave your pet in a vehicle in high temperatures. “If that’s not possible, have the air conditioner on but have your pet secure

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FLUFFY Fluffy, a 5-year-old domestic longhair cat with a classy calico coat and striking green eyes, weighs 13 pounds. Calico cats are believed to bring good luck in the folklore of many cultures. In Japan, the Maneki-neko ﬁgures depict calico cats, bringing good luck; Japanese sailors often had a calico ship’s cat to protect against misfortune at sea. Although she is both FELV negative and FIV negative, this classy calico lady has a very positive attitude. Please ask for Fluffy by ID# GCAS-A-2697.

BIGBY Bigby, a neutered male American bulldog, tips the scale at 56 pounds. 3 1/2 years old, he is described on the GCAS website as “Not Good with Cats,” probably because this ﬁlm buff has been binging on horror movies featuring cats: “Strays,” “The Black Cat,” “Eye of the Cat,” “Night of 1,000 Cats,” “The Shadow of the Cat.” Break him out of this rut: ask for Bigby by ID# GCAS-A-206. (But only if you don’t own a cat!)

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Just like the human fingerprint, tiger stripes are unique to each individual tiger. The stripes of the Sumatran tiger are closer together and it has darker orange fur than other tiger subspecies to allow it to blend into its tropical rain forest habitat.

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OBITUARY Patricia “Patty” Tart White Feb. 1, 1943 – July 3, 2022 Mrs. Patricia “Patty” Tart White, 79, passed away on Sunday, July 3, at Moses Cone Hospital. A graveside service was to be held at First Baptist Church of Summerfield.

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 Earlier this month, members of Oak Ridge’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) Committee put the ﬁnishing touches on a split-rail fence surrounding the trailhead parking lot on Linville Road.  Nearby is a kiosk built by two representatives of Friends of the MST, a statewide organization. When completed, the kiosk will show information such as a map of the trail which runs nearly 1,200 miles from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks.

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Jared Trindel earns Eagle Scout award

‘We need as much help as we can get’ NWHS PTSO seeks volunteers to help move furnishings back into mobile classrooms on July 15, 16 and 17 NW GUILFORD – As the renovation of 23 mobile classrooms on the campus of Northwest Guilford High School nears completion, the school’s PTSO is seeking volunteers to help move furnishings, books and file boxes back into the renovated classrooms. Three days have been set aside for the move-in project – Friday-Sunday, July 15-17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

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N.C. Rep. Jon Hardister presents Jared Trindel, a rising senior at Northern Guilford High School, with his Eagle Scout award last month.

Jared Trindel, a rising senior at Northern Guilford High School and member of BSA Troop 244, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. For his Eagle project, Jared created a memorial garden at his high school in honor of students who have passed away. He was inspired to do this project after the sudden passing of a fellow Nighthawk, Mitchell Lasley, Class of 2021. The memorial garden consists of three hand-crafted

benches, a brick patio with the names of 16 fellow Nighthawks engraved in the bricks and two surrounding garden areas with trees, shrubs and flowers. The garden was blessed by Monsignor Anthony Marcaccio and visited by many over the past school year.

“This will take a lot of people to do!” the PTSO recently wrote in a newsletter to its members. “We will need teens and adults. Students will receive volunteer hours for this event. Please help us spread word of the move, as we really need as much help as we can get. This would include groups such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, churches, service groups (Kiwanis, Rotaries, etc.), local businesses, etc.”

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Northwest High School’s PTSO is seeking volunteers to help move furniture and ﬁle boxes from this FedEx trailer in the student parking lot back into the recently renovated mobile classrooms. Volunteers are needed Friday-Sunday, July 15-17.

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Praying, family time, sports among NWHS salutatorian’s favorite things Reid Rouse also loves math, ‘Seinfeld,’ driving, and a host of other things by PATTI STOKES NW GUILFORD – Northwest High School’s Class of 2022 salutatorian didn’t have the opportunity to give a graduation speech this year – with almost 500 graduates receiving their diplomas, there was so much to pack into the hour-long ceremony and just not enough time. Had Reid Rouse had the opportunity, though, he knows at least one thing he would have shared with his classmates.

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“I had thought about a few different things I would say,” Reid said in a recent interview. “The main one was about how COVID unified our whole class. Prior to COVID, our school spirit wasn’t there, and we didn’t have many people at sports games. And after COVID, there was this big burst of people wanting to hang out with each other. “I give a lot of credit to our student body leaders who got so many people to come to football games and cheer on our athletes,” Reid said. “Even volley•ball Totally since 1996 gameslocal and baseball (which normally

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The Oak Ridge Youth Association would like to give a HUGE THANK YOU to Katelyn and Ashley Hawley for offering the community a FREE RUN CAMP July 5-15.

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 Town Council meeting | Oak Ridge Town Council will meet July 7, starting at 7 p.m. at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. See p. 2 in this issue for more info, or visit www.oakridgenc.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 9

 Vacation Bible School | Pleasant Ridge Community Church at 1826 Pleasant Ridge Road in northwest Greensboro invites the community to Vacation Bible School on July 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Bible lessons, games, crafts, food, homemade ice cream and more. More info: (336) 668-2290.  Music in the Park | The Town of Oak Ridge invites the community to a Music in the Park event July 9, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Oak Ridge Town Park Amphitheater, 6231 Lisa Drive, for performances by Barefoot Modern (American folk rock) and Ghost of Liberty (blues & folk). Bring a lawn chair or blanket; food will be available for purchase. No alcohol allowed. The event is free, but donations for the bands are appreciated.

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 Vacation Bible School | Stokesdale Christian Church

at 8607 Stokesdale Street invites the community to its “Food Truck Party – On A Roll with God” Vacation Bible School from Sunday, July 10, to Thursday, July 14, 6:30 to 8 p.m. each night for Bible lessons, games, crafts, food and more. More info: (336) 643-3111 or

in Kernersville. Entry is free; all booths will be set up indoors. More info: (336) 996-7888 or kristin@pjcbg.org.

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 Senior Programs | Senior Resources of Guilford County will sponsor activities for senior citizens and a take-home lunch July 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Center United Methodist Church (6142 Lake Brandt Road in northwest Greensboro) and Shady Grove Wesleyan Church (119 N. Bunker Hill Road in Colfax); July 14 at Stokesdale UMC (8305 Loyola Drive); and July 21 at Summerfield First Baptist Church (2300 Scalesville Road). RSVP for the program at Center UMC by calling (336) 643-7765; for the others, call Marsha McDaniel, (336) 373-4816, ext. 265.

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a 5K fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank on July 16, starting 8:30 a.m. at Oak Ridge Town Park. All ages are welcome to participate. Sign up at www.orya.org. Nonperishable food items will be collected for donation to the food bank. More info: information@orya.org.  MST workday | Oak Ridge Mountains-to-Sea Trail Committee will host a workday July 16, 9 a.m. to noon, starting at 8509 Linville Road. Work will include scraping, cascades maintenance and removing “renegade trails” (shortcuts). THURSDAY, JULY 14 Standard trail maintenance tools will be provided; bringing  Town Council meeting | Stokesdale Town Council will loppers or hoes is appreciated. Gloves, hats and long sleeves/ meet July 14, starting at 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, pants are recommended. Email bill_royal@yahoo.com 8325 Angel Pardue Road. Visit www.stokesdale.org for to sign up. More info: Town Hall, (336) 644-7009. a meeting agenda and/or a link to join the meeting via Zoom. More info: (336) 643-4011.  Music in the Park | The Town of Summerfield invites the community to a Music in the Park event July 16, JULY 15, 16 & 17 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Summerfield Town Park Amphitheater,  Volunteers needed | Renovation of 23 mobile classrooms on the campus of Northwest High School is nearing 5404 Centerfield Road. The Castaways will be playing beach music, oldies and Top 40 songs and Taco Bros completion, and the school’s PTSO is seeking “a large vilfood truck and Kona Ice will sell refreshments. Bring lage of volunteers” to help move furnishings back into the classrooms Friday-Sunday, July 15-17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each a chair and blanket. Parking available at Summerfield Community Park or Medearis Street parking lot. day. Sign up to volunteer at www.tinyurl.com/yzepxbyx.  Artisans in the Garden | The Triad Craft and Art Guild will host an exhibition and sale showcasing work by artists and craftspeople from all across North Carolina on Friday, July 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden at 215 S. Main St.

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The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in identifying the pictured suspect who was involved in a shoplifting incident on June 25 in Oak Ridge. He has a tattoo of unknown lettering on his right forearm and drove a 2006-2009 model light tan/ gray Mercury Sable with a temporary tag.

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June 28 | A 61-year-old female was arrested in the 2900 block of Oaktop Circle in northern Greensboro (near Lake Brandt Road) for injury to personal property, assault on a government official and resisting/delaying/obstructing a police officer.

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If you know the identity of the individual involved or have any information concerning this incident, please contact Crime Stoppers at (336) 373-1000. Photo courtesy of Guilford County Sheriff’s Office You can also download the mobile P3tips app to submit a mobile tip, or go to P3tips.com to submit a web tip.

June 28 | Law enforcement officers responded to a domestic dispute in the 5800 block of Henson Farm Road in Summerfield (near Brookbank Road).

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July 1 | A 61-year-old female was arrested on Lake Brandt Road in northern Greensboro for driving while impaired.

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July 4 | A 45-year-old female was cited at

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June 27 | A resident of the 6300 block of Autumn Crest Court in Summerfield (near I-73 N) reported between June 15 and June 27 an unknown suspect defrauded him of $350. June 28 | An employee of Verizon Wireless in Oak Ridge reported between May 3 and June 28 an unknown suspect defrauded the business of two pieces of Apple iPhone equipment worth $572 altogether.

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 Whoever propped up our trailer ramp along the fence on N.C. 150. What a great relief it was to find it – thank you!

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 Oak Ridge Parks and Recreation department for designating a pickleball court in the town park.

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 St. Paul the Apostle Church for a wonderful Vacation Bible School. We loved the theme so much and want to say thanks to everyone who helped!  A local farmer and lepidopterist for preserving milkweed plot in Heritage Farm Park along Hwy. 150 for a Monarch butterfly habitat. These butterflies are enjoyed by users of the trail as well as those who pass by on the highway. Editor’s note: Once again I’m reminded that expanding my vocabulary is one of the benefits of what I do for a living. Just in case I’m not the only one unfamiliar with the word “lepidopterist,” I looked up the definition and confirmed

it is a person who studies or collects butterflies and moths. For those who already knew that – good for you!  The town councils of Stokesdale, Oak Ridge and Summerfield for welcoming, encouraging and thanking people for public comments regardless of which town you reside in. Our towns’ elected officials are excellent examples of how to honor free speech.

 Whoever is responsible for maintaining the A&Y Greenway. The paved surface in some areas is so destroyed with tree roots that a person needs a full-suspension MTB just to ride the greenway. Please at least grind the bumps down!  The keyboard warrior whining about how the flag is displayed in Henson Forest. Ring the doorbell and voice your displeasure in person, or would that be too risky? Same goes for the griper about the Black Flag on N.C. 150.

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our family caring for yours Our providers have one goal: keeping you and your family healthy. As part of a world-class academic medical center, we have access to a broad range of services focused on high-quality, affordable care. Same- and next-day appointments often available. Family Medicine – Summerfield 4431 US Highway 220 North Summerfield, NC 27358 336-643-7711 • WakeHealth.edu

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 Vermont ski resort that changed “inconsiderate” name to make people feel better. $7/gallon gas. Open borders. But hey, name change. Editor’s note: For those who don’t know what this gripe is about (we didn’t either, until we looked it up), it’s in reference to a popular ski resort in Pomfret, Vermont, known since 1936 as Suicide Six. The resort recently announced on its website that it will change its “insensitive” name in the

weeks to come, saying the name change reflects increasing awareness surrounding mental health. “The feelings that the word ‘suicide’ evokes can have a significant impact on many in our community,” the post read.  UCSF (University of California, San Francisco) Medical Center for administering puberty-blocking drugs to children as young as 3 years old so they can have time to figure out their gender identities. And you thought this all would stop at the pregnant man emojis.

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Oak Ridge Town Councilman George McClellan is a RINO (Republican In Name Only). His feverish efforts to become a Guilford County commissioner failed, despite his breathless claims to be the genuine conservative in the race. In his eagerWilliams, attorney ness to demonstrate his conservative credentials he solemnly promised never to vote for a tax increase. And the ink The Northwest Observer •wasn’t Totally 1996 drylocal on hissince promise before he

voted to increase our Oak Ridge property tax – by a whopping 20%. What breathtaking hypocrisy. He must think we’re all stupid, and won’t remember when he’s up for re-election. But we’re not stupid, George. You can fool me once, but you can’t fool me twice. Christopher Rees, OAK RIDGE

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KNIGHT IMPORT SPECIALTY SERVICE. European Auto Service & Repair. Specializing in factory-scheduled maintenance and repairs. BMW, Audi, Volvo, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Mini, and Porsche. 32 years experience. 4559 US Hwy. 220, Summerﬁeld (across from Food Lion). (336) 337-0669.

STOKESDALE FIRE DISTRICT INC. will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, July 26, at 7:30pm at the ﬁre station located at 8401 US Hwy. 158. We will present the annual report (ﬁnancial and operational) and hold the election of four board members. The approval of Reinstated Articles of Incorporation by the corporate members will also take place. Current vehicle registration may be required for proof of voter eligibility if vehicle tax is the only tax paid into the Stokesdale Fire District.

MAID-2- SHINE. Excellent ser vice, 15 years experience. Free estimates, excellent references. (336) 338-0223

SAM'S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 965-7955. CHOICE TIRE AND AUTOMOTIVE. Oil changes, inspections, alignments and general automotive repairs. 1080 US Hwy 66 S, Kernersville, NC. (336) 992-9002.

SOFTBALL CAMP. Ages 7-12. Saturday, July 16, 8:30am-12:30pm. T-shirt & snacks included. Cost is $40. Register by July 10 @ www.stokesdaleparksandrec.com.

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 EMPLOYMENT FEMALE RESIDENT ADVISOR for girls' dorm at Oak Ridge Military Academy. Must be at least 22 years old and pass both drug test and background check. For interview call Mrs. Williams, (336) 643-4131, ext. 400. NORTHWEST BAPTIST DAYCARE is hiring. F/T & P/T. Flexible schedule. Great opportunity for retirees. Contact Annette, (336) 455-3915.

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MOVING SALE! Tues., July 19, Wed., July 20, & Thurs., July 21. By appointment only. 7208 Saint Crispins Way, Summerﬁeld. Call for details. Many items for sale. Please call (336) 965-8678 or (336) 644-1255. Leave message.

 HOME SERVICES AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING A-ACTION AIR. Air-conditioning check-up, $59.95. (336) 268-6768 or (336) 382-3750.

CLEANING DO YOU NEED HELP with CLEANING? Carolina Cleanin has openings. Call while still available, (336) 399-0421. THE CLEANING TECHNICIAN LLC. Back in business. Let me provide my cleaning services and help your house sparkle this summer! I do detailed cleaning. Licensed, bonded, insured and vaccinated. Call Lisa, (336) 207-0770.

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. ANNASARAH'S CLEANING. Excellent references. Trustworthy. Family owned business. Free estimates. (336) 543-3941.

DECORATING 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. BLISSFUL ART & FRAMING. SHOP LOCAL! Framing, gifts, graphic design. 4533 Hwy. 220 N., Summerﬁeld. (336) 298-4502.

ELECTRICAL Do you have ELECTRICAL NEEDS? Call Coble Electric LLC at (336) 209-1486. CKH ELECTRIC, LLC. Give us a call for your next residential, commercial, or industrial project. Free estimates. Licensed, insured, and BBB accredited. (336) 414-4899. BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC. Residential, commercial and solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192.

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

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

INTEGRITY TREE SERVICE, LLC. Tree removal, risk assessment, tree pruning, dead wood removal. Competitive pricing. Fully insured. Owner-operated. Call for free estimate, (336) 210-8310.

HILL LAWNCARE & OUTDOOR SERVICES. Free est. Call (336) 669-5448.

APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr. Appliance A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707. LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair and sales. 35 years exp. (336) 207-1003. 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. OLD SCHOOL HOME REPAIR See display ad on page 22. 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. AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIRS. One call fixes all! A+ with BBB. For a free estimate call (336) 643-1184 or (336) 987-0350.

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. Call Bobby Lipstreu, (336) 543-7867. E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, demolition, lot clearing, excavating, bobcat work, etc. (336) 451-1282.

GUTTERS / SIDING / WINDOWS S&M SEAMLESS GUTTERS. Install new gutters. Repair and clean old gutters. Free estimates. Fully insured. (336) 587-8223 or (336) 709-5944.

CLOCK SERVICE. Free house calls for sick clocks. 8103 Windspray Dr., Summerfield. (336) 643-9931. 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.

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GRADING / HAULING ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt, available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035. BRAD'S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC. Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways, concrete work. (336) 362-3647. CLEAN-UP & HAULING. Lots, yards, natural areas, houses and barns. Most any type of debris removal. Call Steve, (336) 643-1119. 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.

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LAWNCARE / LANDSCAPING NC FORESTRY MULCHING & LANDWORKS. Top rated on Google! Let us help you take back your land! (336) 362-6181. ncforestrymulching.com. AUGUSTA GREEN LANDSCAPES. Lawn/ landscape maintenance, landscape design/ installation, pine needles/mulch, aeration, and more. Free estimates! (336) 708-6150. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. 40+ years experience. Any type of tree, shrubbery and landscaping work. Oak Ridge. (336) 643-1119.

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CM STUMP GRINDING, LLC. Family owned and operated. Commercial/residential. Free quotes! (336) 317-4600. EXTERIOR GREENSCAPES. Lawn maintenance service. Call for a free estimate (336) 682-1456. ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981. STRAIGHT EDGE LAWN CARE. Free estimates. Please call (336) 306-0274. SOUTHERN CUTZ LAWN CARE. Offering complete lawn maintenance services, landscaping, bush hogging, privacy fence installation/repair/staining, and stump grinding. Nathan Adkins, (336) 430-6086. 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. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490.

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WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Lawn maint., landscaping. Irrigation/landscape contractor. Hardscaping & landscape lighting. 26 years exp. (336) 399-7764. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174. ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. (336) 643-9157. DSL DRAIN SYSTEMS & LANDSCAPING. (336) 362-4354.

DeLima

Lawn Care commercial & residential

Available 7 days/week mowing ● pruning ● mulch/pine needles & much more

Owner: JC Ruiz ● 336.669.5210 licensed & ensured ● working in the area since 2005

FREE ESTIMATES Follow us on Facebook for northwest-area news updates! 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 & Landscape. 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.

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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.

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

BEK Paint Co.

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David & Judy Long, owners

CONCRETE COATINGS

STILL PERFECTION PAINTING. Reliable, skilled, aﬀordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com. LAWSON'S PAINTING. Custom decks, pressure washing, boat docks, block ﬁll, wood repair, stain work, textured ceilings, sheetrock repair. Call (336) 253-9089.

Flake Epoxy Systems Garage Floor and Concrete Resurfacing Decorative Concrete Overlays Eric Sauls, Owner ● (336) 970-3543 Call for your free estimate

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JUNK & DEBRIS REMOVAL, construction, remodeling, and general cleanup, outbuildings, garages, basements, yard waste, etc. Also can haul mulch. Call (336) 706-8470. PEARMAN QUARRY LCID. Inert debris landﬁll. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Mulch and ﬁll dirt available. (336) 803-2195 or (336) 558-7673. ON EAGLE'S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.

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PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 40 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. Average BDRM walls $100. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186.

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

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SIGNATURE PLUMBING. Local, experienced, clean, and work is guaranteed. Please call (336) 279-6196. WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc. (336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info.

PRESSURE WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www. windowcleaningnc.com or (336) 595-2873. PRESSURE WASHING & LANDSCAPING. High school kid looking to make some money this summer. Very reliable. Please call (336) 501-1049.

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PAINTING, DECKS AND MORE. Call Premier Construction for free estimates. (336) 430-9507. KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. 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. Please call (336) 362-7469.

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

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION AMERICAN BUILDER CONSTRUCTION. Repairs & remodeling, kitchens/baths, additions, decks, attics, basements. Licensed & insured. Short wait list. NC general contractors. (336) 225-7478. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION. Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, dock work, siding, windows, rooﬁng, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 41 yrs. exp. (336) 362-6343.

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ROOFING CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC. 40 + years experience. (336) 643-8191.

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PREMIER ROOFING. Commercial/residential. Providing service for all of your rooﬁng needs. Locally owned. Please call (336) 430-9507 for free assessments.

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DUSTIN CLINARD ROOFING. Shingles, metal, and leak repairs. Call (336) 268-1908 BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION. Lifetime shingle and metal rooﬁng. We ﬁ nance. Free Estimates. Since 1979. Please call (336) 362-6343.

mowers, tillers, generators, power washers, 4-wheelers, mini bikes, golf carts, mopeds, other gas-powered items, etc. (336) 689-4167. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH for your junk / wrecked vehicle. For quote, call (336) 552-0328. YARN NEEDED to make children's hats for Samaritan's Purse Shoebox Ministry. Call Beth, (336) 644-8155. FABRIC NEEDED for Samaritan’s Purse

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Shoebox Ministry to make dresses and skirts for girls. Cotton fabrics work best, any amount. Also need buttons, ribbon, lace trimming, elastic and thread. Call Beth, (336) 644-8155

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AUTOMOTIVE SALES / SERVICE

Beamer Tire & Auto ............................. 8 EuroHaus ........................................... 27 Piedmont Truck Tires .......................... 12 Prestige Car Wash .............................. 17 Tire Max ............................................... 7

BUILDING / REMODELING

Old School Home Repair .................... 22 Superior Outdoor Spaces...................... 4 TM Construction Services ................... 29

CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Guardian Ad Litem ............................. 22

CHURCH

Stokesdale Christian Church ............... 22

DENTAL SERVICES

DeVaney Dentistry .............................. 21 Magnolia Shores Family Dental .......... 10 Summerfield Family Dentistry ............. 13

EVENTS

Summerfield Music in the Park ............. 2

EVENT VENUE

The Gardens at Gray Gables ................ 5

FAMILY / SCIENCE MUSEUM / ZOOLOGICAL PARK

TOTAL GYM PREMIERE PLUS. Includes all accessories and books. Barely used. $200 or best oﬀer. (336) 601-0605. BLUEBERRIES! You pick or pre-picked. Heritage Blueberry Farm, Darla Drive in Summerﬁeld. (336) 908-3644.

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Greensboro Science Center ................ 13

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GROCERIES / SUPPLIES

Southern Foods .................................. 15

HAIR CARE

Great Clips ......................................... 16

LAND FOR SALE LAND FOR SALE. Rockingham County, Hwys. 65 and 73. Two 1-acre lots, $37,000 each. Easy access to Greensboro. Call (336) 601-8723.

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES

BEK Paint Company ........................... 29 Carlos & Son Painting......................... 29 Carpets by Direct ................................ 11 CharCo Concrete Coatings ................. 29

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DeLima Lawn Care ............................ 28 Eanes Heating & Air ........................... 23 Holliday Tree Service .......................... 28 Stokesdale Heating & Air.................... 31 Stokesdale Storage .............................30 Wilson Seamless Gutters .................... 28

LEGAL SERVICES

Barbour & Williams Law ..................... 26

MEDICAL / HEARING / PT

Aim Hearing & Audiology................... 24 Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist ..... 14 Atrium Health WFB, Summerfield....... 26 LeBauer HealthCare............................. 6 Northwest Pediatrics ........................... 20 Novant – Forsyth Pediatrics ................ 16 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ............... 17

MUSIC LESSONS / INSTRUMENT RENTAL

Moore Music Company ...................... 18

ORTHODONTIC CARE

Olmsted Orthodontics ........................ 16 Reynolds Orthodontics ....................... 19

PET SERVICES & PRODUCTS

Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ................ 10 Northwest Animal Hospital ................. 10

REAL ESTATE

A New Dawn Realty ...........................30 Nicole Gillespie, RE/MAX ..................... 2

RESTAURANTS

Bistro 150 ........................................... 17 Ridge Shrimp & Oyster ....................... 17 Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina ........... 16

RETAIL / JEWELRY

State Street Jewelers ............................. 3

YOUTH SPORTS / CAMPS

National Flag Football ........................ 20 Oak Ridge Youth Association ............. 21 YMCA .................................................. 8

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teacher, Melanie Huynh-duc, had her freshmen students write a letter to their senior selves about their goals.

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awesome to see it both on the field and in the stands. I was glad we went out on that note.”

“Some of my goals were to make all As, graduate in the Top 10 of my class, and be a senior captain on my soccer team.”

He acknowledged a candidate possessing all, or a majority of, the qualifications he listed might command a higher salary, but said hiring someone who lacks those qualifications would cost more in the long run. Citing Acts 19:35 from the Bible, which begins, “And the city clerk quieted the crowd…” Councilman Tim Jones said, “I’ve always found that to be an amazing set of circumstances, where the town clerk is mentioned in the Bible and had enough rapport with citizens to quiet the crowd and in essence act as a peacemaker.” With that, he requested this trait be added to Foy’s list of clerk qualifications. Foy hopes the future clerk will ultimately grow into the position of town administrator. “Could that person grow with the town, wear many hats and potentially supervise employees?” he asked. “What we need/request of a town clerk, that does go beyond a standard town clerk in my opinion.” “If we brought someone on in the near future, we could hand them this

An outstanding athlete as well as scholar, Reid was captain of his soccer team last season and named All Conference and All Region. But soccer wasn’t his only sport – he also played on the school’s tennis, football, indoor track and cross country teams. “I like playing all the different sports,” he said. “Each team has its own personality, so I get a little bit of everything and I get to interact with so many different groups on campus.” Besides sports, Reid helped Coach Jason Allred (NWHS athletic director and former varsity men’s soccer coach) last season during his downtime. He also volunteered with Out of the Garden Project, which focuses on eliminating childhood hunger and food insecurity. And just for fun, he was a member of the school’s Cornhole Club. Even before he entered high school, Reid said it was his goal to be in the Top 10 of his graduating class.

“When I was in sixth grade, my sister told me it was impossible to be in the Top 10 because the high school is so big,” he said. The challenge, along with his parents’ encouragement, spurred him on. “My parents always encouraged us to be the best – they told us, ‘If you make a B, that’s fine, but try everything you can to make that grade as high as possible.’ That’s all they wanted from us,” he said. “Using the same mindset as I do in sports, I tried to be as good as I could be with my GPA and class rank.” Reid recalls that his former English

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He knocked those goals and all the rest on his list out of the ballpark.

“I think my freshman self would be proud of me,” he said. Finding time for schoolwork, sports, volunteering, clubs – and above all, family – took discipline, and Reid credits his accomplishments to good planning, multi-tasking and using small windows of available time wisely. Still, he said some nights he came home late from practice and didn’t start on his homework until 11:00 or so – if that meant staying up until the wee hours of the morning to get it done, he did it.

No matter how full his days were, he said, “I wasn’t going to give up anything for family time. I love my parents and my family and I built in time to spend with them.” When asked about his favorite things, Reid quickly spouted off several, with “praying” being No. 1, followed by: “Hanging out with family – I love my family and there is almost nothing I would rather do than spend time with them. Playing sports. Working out. Soccer, tennis, football. Driving – it gives me a break. I cherish little breaks, just to reset my body and my mind. And watching ‘Seinfeld.’” Reid will head to the University of Lynchburg in Virginia next month, where he’ll play soccer and likely major in business administration, with a possible minor in astronomy.

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docket – it’s a big pill to swallow, but what you’ve given is something they could grow into,” Mayor Mike Crawford said. Foy then said that out of the many applications the town had received for the clerk’s position, one applicant appeared to have the “overwhelming majority” of qualifications on his list. The council then scheduled a subsequent special called meeting on June 28, which was held mostly in closed session to discuss the applicant’s qualifications. After 25 minutes, the council returned to open session and unanimously approved Foy’s motion to offer the clerk’s position to Robbie Wagner, at an annual salary of $41,000 plus health, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Wagner will initially serve as deputy clerk under Martin, with the goal of transitioning to town clerk upon her retirement. Wagner is a 2019 graduate of UNCCharlotte, and majored in criminal justice with a minor in sociology. For the last year he has worked as administrative assistant for the Town of Rural Hall, North Carolina, and for two years before that as office assistant for a law firm in Walnut Cove. His full-time employment with the Town of Stokesdale will begin July 18.

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