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Mobiles get makeovers Inﬂation hikes price tag Thanks to an ambitious project initiated by Northwest High School’s PTSO, 23 of the school’s mobile classrooms, all in extreme disrepair, are getting extensive renovations Twenty-three mobile units on the campus of Northwest High School in northwest Greensboro that have been plagued with things like mold (right), rotting wood and roof leaks are getting complete makeovers. The photo below shows one unit’s interior, where 25-year-old carpet has been replaced with laminated wood.

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by PATTI STOKES NW GUILFORD – Mold, carpet stains, rotted decking, peeling paint and gaping holes in the walls will all be a thing of the past when Northwest High School’s mobile makeover project is completed within the next few weeks.

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for Bandera Farms Park Summerﬁeld’s proposed park for horseback riding and hiking is the latest public project in northwestern Guilford County facing higher costs by CHRIS BURRITT SUMMERFIELD – The development of Bandera Farms Park joins the growing list of public projects in Summerfield and Oak Ridge struck by increasing costs. Bandera Farms’ probable cost has climbed 30% from $2.15 million to $2.79 million, according to a presentation by the Piedmont Land Conservancy’s Palmer McIntyre to Summerfield Town Council June 14.

“I think we need to keep our eye on the higher number, just given the costs these days,” McIntyre, the nonprofit organization’s conservation manager, told the council. While the redesign of the park’s parking areas for cars and horse trailers added new costs, most of the increase stemmed from higher expenses for site preparation and grading, construction of an access road, sidewalks and parking and other work already planned,

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Your Questions ...........................................................4 Summerﬁeld Town Council meeting ......................5 Bits & Pieces ................................................................9 Obituary ......................................................................9 Fire camp combines fun with safety skills ...........10 Eagle Scout garners scholarship .......................... 11 Northern Middle gets new principal .................... 11

Northern summa cum laude graduates..13 Community Calendar .................................14 Crime/Incident Report ....................................15 Grins and Gripes ...............................................16 Letters/Opinions ..................................................18 Classiﬁeds ........................................................ 20 Index of Advertisers .......................... 23 NWO On The Go ................24

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other expenses, according to Dee Hall, the town’s finance officer.

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according to McIntyre’s presentation. Earlier in the meeting, the council learned the cost of extending water lines to Summerfield from Greensboro or Reidsville would range from $24 million to $27 million – with no guarantee it wouldn’t go higher if Summerfield leaders decide to pursue the project. Inflation is “absolutely crazy these days,” Bryan Jann, a principal with Freese and Nichols, the engineering firm that prepared the water lines study, told the council.

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“We did a cost estimate based on the best information that we have today,” Jann said. Noting the unpredictability of labor, supply chain and other costs, he added, “It doesn’t mean that it won’t change next week.”

In Oak Ridge and Summerfield, leaders are defraying costs of big projects with state grants and appropriations and federal COVID-19 relief funds. Even so, citing inflation, the councils in the two towns adopted budgets last month that left intact property tax rates, despite Guilford County’s reappraisal of property leading to higher valuations. In Oak Ridge, rising expenses for building materials and labor are also boosting estimated costs for big projects. The projected cost for the Veterans Honor Green rose by 29% from $150,000 to $194,000, Patti Dmuchowski, chair of the town’s Special Events Committee, reported to the Oak Ridge council May 5. The committee is leading fundraising for the veterans’ site planned for Heritage Farm Park.

In May, the Summerfield council halted plans to build a new town hall after estimated costs climbed to nearly $4.8 million, surpassing the original budget of $3.5 million. Before the council stopped the project, Summerfield spent $268,207 on design, construction planning and

Development of the park is Oak Ridge’s biggest capital project, with an appropriation of $3.66 million in the budget for the fiscal year starting this Friday, July 1. “The true cost will be known when the project is put out to bid in the next few months,” Town Manager Bill Bruce said in an email earlier this week. “Given the many economic uncertainties at this time, we have not attempted to update those costs.’’

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Six candidates seek vacant Summerﬁeld council seat by CHRIS BURRITT

SUMMERFIELD – A former Town Council candidate, the Planning Board’s vice chair and two Henson Farms homeowners are among six candidates vying to fill the council’s vacant seat. The candidates seeking to replace former council member John O’Day, who •resigned Totallyfrom local thesince council1996 May 4 after he

and his wife, Kelly, sold their Summerfield home and moved to High Point, are: • Greg Fox, who ran for a seat on the council in November 2021, as part of a “no planned development” slate that included former mayor Gail Dunham and council member Teresa Perryman. • Jeff Davis, vice chair of the Planning Board.

• Bob Jones and J. Dwayne Crite, homeowners in the Henson Farms neighborhood. Jones is the former president of the neighborhood’s HOA. • Tara Peterson, who lives in a Bunch Road neighborhood near the Trotter Ridge subdivision. • Patrick Ingegno, who lives in the Water’s Edge neighborhood. Town Manager Scott Whitaker released the names of the candidates earlier this week in response to a public records request by the Northwest Observer. The candidates submitted their names to Town Hall by the end of the day Friday, June 17, as part of the council’s process for filling the vacancy. Mayor Tim Sessoms and Mayor Pro Tem Lynne Williams DeVaney plan to interview the candidates and prepare reports with summaries of their qualifications for other council members. The council may select the new council member during its meeting Aug. 9. The appointed council member will serve the remainder of O’Day’s fouryear term, which expires November 2023.

Black bear sightings spark caution and curiosity

Above left, Kevin Payne photographed this bear exploring his neighbor’s yard in the Kensington neighborhood in Oak Ridge, near N.C. 150 and Pepper Road. Center, Tom Malone spotted this bear earlier this week on Highway 150 near Interstate 73 in Summerﬁeld. Above right, this past Monday, Erica Jobe photographed this bear emerging from the woods behind a house near the Dawn Acres subdivision on Haw River Road in Stokesdale.

by CHRIS BURRITT NW GUILFORD – This past Monday, real estate agent Erica Jobe was showing a house in Stokesdale when she looked out the window and saw a black bear step out of the woods. Jobe had never seen a bear up close so she went onto the back porch as the animal walked into the yard. “I think he was just as curious about me as I was about him,” Jobe said in an interview. Recently, bear sightings have been

increasingly common in northwestern Guilford County. Kevin Payne snapped a photo of a bear in the Kensington Place neighborhood in Oak Ridge, just off N.C. 150 and Pepper Road. In another photo, Tom Malone captured a bear near Highway 150 at the Interstate 73 interchange. Encounters with black bears in central North Carolina are increasingly common, especially from May through July, as their population is growing, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. No longer dependent upon

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their mothers, young bears may “appear to be wandering aimlessly,” but they may be looking for new homes, the commission said on its website. Clocked at speeds of 35 mph over short distances, the bears are nonetheless “a very shy, non-aggressive animal that avoids humans in most cases,” the commission said. To be safe, people should not feed bears or leave pet food, bird seed and garbage easily accessible to the animals, according to bearwise.org.

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returning to the station. Gauldin said the cost of the project is $57,100, which includes tearing out and hauling away the old concrete, adding the drains, pouring the replacement concrete and widening the pad. By the time this issue goes into circulation, the project should be complete.

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or authority was stated – what’s the deal? After inquiring further about these incidents, an officer with the District 1 Sheriff’s Office explained that both parties mentioned voluntarily surrendered the weapons because they no longer wanted them but didn’t want to sell them or have them get back out on the streets. Though the term “seized” implies the owners of the firearms gave them up involuntarily, officers sometimes classify incidents such as these as “seized property” because it is the closest incident classification they have to choose from when filing their reports.

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June 14 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by CHRIS BURRITT SUMMERFIELD – Mayor Tim Sessoms called the monthly meeting in Summerfield Community Center to order, with Mayor Pro Tem Lynne Williams DeVaney and council members Janelle Robinson, Reece Walker and John Doggett present. DeVaney offered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

CONSENT AGENDA  4  0 to approve the consent

agenda, which included the transfer of $318,000 from construction services funds to cover the following expenses: • $40,000 for additional legal fees incurred in the town’s defense of a now-dismissed lawsuit by Teresa

Perryman and Danny Nelson; • $24,300 for increased costs associated with employee salaries, benefits and retirement due to staff working longer hours; • $4,500 for hiring of a temporary town clerk to replace Lance Heater; • $250,000 to the Piedmont Land Conservancy for a 4.8-acre tract and house that’s now part of Bandera Farms Park Separately, as part of the consent agenda, the council also decided to hire accountant Wade Greene of Whiteville, North Carolina, to conduct the town’s annual audit for a third year. Greene’s fee won’t exceed $12,000, the same price as last year.

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Fire department summer camp award. Summerfield Fire District received a state award of excellence for its summer camp that teaches fire safety and emergency skills to children. (See related article on p. 12.) Fire Chief Chris Johnson accepted the award at the recent North Carolina Fire and Life Safety Educators Conference in Concord, North Carolina. Founders’ Day appreciation. Sessoms thanked Cheryl Gore, the town’s events coordinator, and the Summerfield Fire Department for their efforts to organize the two-day Founders’ Day festival last month and ensure everything went smoothly. “Without those two, it would not happen,” said Sessoms, describing the May 13-14 event as one of Summerfield’s most successful festivals, which drew big crowds despite the threat of rain. Sessoms and DeVaney also thanked town staff and Founders’ Day sponsors for their contributions.

Chairman Mark Brown reported that ground-penetrating radar may help identify unmarked graves in the cemetery of the historic Peace Church on Scalesville Road. Brown said soldiers who died in the Revolutionary and Civil wars may also be buried in the cemetery. Oral stories passed down through the generations indicate that slaves and freed slaves may have also been buried in the cemetery, according to a Facebook post by Summerfield Peace United Methodist Church. The church thanked the Historical Committee for paying for the radar services. 10-year anniversary. Sessoms congratulated Town Manager Scott Whitaker for his 10 years of service to the town.

“No one else cares as much as this guy does,” the mayor said as he presented a plaque to Whitaker. “He does a magnificent job.” ...continued on p. 6

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Summerfield Fire District. The fire department reported it responded to 139 calls in May; 35 of those were firerelated calls, 80 were EMS-related calls and 24 were “other” or miscellaneous calls. Firefighters installed seven child safety seats. The department participated in a statewide event Saturday, June 4, to educate homeowners about the importance of installing and maintaining smoke alarms. During visits to more than 50 homes, Summerfield firefighters replaced batteries in alarms and installed new alarms.

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 Summerfield resident Maria Adams said she’s concerned about “a big push for government and school systems to co-parent our children.” Adams referred to the recent debate at Northern Guilford High School where an advisory committee of teachers, parents and a student voted overwhelmingly to retain a novel with graphic sexual scenes as an option on the assigned reading list for AP literature students. Two parents had come forward with concerns that some of the book’s content was unsuitable for teenagers. In a second incident at the school, another parent voiced concerns about the sexual content of a different book, according to Adams.

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“At what point did parents give the rights to educators and the school system to determine what is appropriate and inappropriate sexual content for our children?” Adams said. “I’m concerned that this could escalate to a bigger issue, crossing the line of what school systems are allowed to teach our children.” She urged parents to be “engaged and vigilant about our children’s education, inspecting our children’s curriculum” while communicating and partnering with teachers, principals and school board members.  Cheri Pikett, a representative of the Take Back Our Schools – Guilford County Schools group, said she doesn’t want guidance counselors and other staff in schools to tell children “how to think and how to feel. I don’t believe a child needs to talk to a counselor every time they feel sad.” Such behavior by school staff illustrates how social and emotional learning curriculums in schools are overstepping the role of educators, according to Pikett. Citing her thirdgrade granddaughter as an example, Pikett said she’d prefer her granddaughter talk to her, her parents or another trusted relative about emotional issues.  Gail Dunham said that Rebecca Nelson, Summerfield’s first clerk, passed away June 9. Rebecca was the wife of Danny Nelson, a longtime community volunteer and former candidate for mayor in Summerfield.  Beth Kaplan thanked Town Clerk Lance Heater for his service to the town. “We are all going to miss you,” she told Heater, who has taken the

job of town clerk in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.

PUBLIC HEARINGS  4  0 to approve the rezoning of

property containing Summerfield Fire Department Station No. 9 on Summerfield Road to allow for the construction of a vehicle maintenance facility. Rezoning the tract from single family residential (RS-30) to conditional zoning – office/institutional (CZ-OI) enables the department to shift the repair and maintenance of vehicles on site, according to Fire Chief Johnson. Eventually the department wants to build the facility and staff it with a mechanic to repair and maintain trucks and other vehicles, he said. No one spoke against the rezoning request during the public hearing.

 4  0 to approve the town’s

$2.13 million budget for the fiscal year starting this Friday, July 1. The tax rate – 2.75 cents per $100 of property valuation – remains unchanged from

last year (Summerfield’s tax rate has been 2.75 cents since 2014, when it decreased from 3.5 cents). As previously reported, the spending plan shrank by nearly two thirds from an earlier draft version after the council halted plans to build a new town hall this year because of escalating construction costs. The budget provides for the hiring of a fourth full-time employee to assist with the management of grants and projects such as Bandera Farms Park. The budget also includes stipend raises for the mayor and each of the five council members. The mayor’s stipend increased from $250 per month to $625 per month and council member stipends increased from $200 per month to $500 per month. Despite the increase, pay for Summerfield’s mayor and council members trails the statewide average for their counterparts in towns of comparable size, according to Dee Hall, Summerfield’s finance officer.

By comparison statewide, the average pay for mayors is $815 a month and the average pay for council members is $588 a month, Hall noted. At the recommendation of councilman Reece Walker, the council increased an earlier recommended 4% cost-of-living pay raise for town staff to 5%, helping offset rising inflation. In addition, employees can earn as much as 3.5% in merit pay increases. During the public hearing, Kaplan said she supported the budget and its appropriation of funds for capital projects and higher pay for staff. Dunham said the town should more clearly present financial information about the development of Bandera Farms Park. She also recommended the town provide a more complete description of the new project management position it is creating.

Water feasibility study. A study by engineering firm Freese and Nichols estimated that extending water lines to Summerfield from Greensboro or

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Reidsville would cost $24 million to $27 million. (See related article in the Northwest Observer’s June 16-29 issue.) The water feasibility study laid out three possible routes for water lines to Summerfield. The one running nearly 10 miles from Reidsville in Rockingham County would cost $25.7 million while two from Greensboro – each about 8.2 miles long – would cost $24 million and $27 million, according to the study. The council instructed Sessoms to contact Greensboro and Reidsville officials to determine whether they’d be interested in selling water to Summerfield. Sessoms also plans to check with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities, which supplies water to Stokesdale, about providing water to Summerfield.

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SUMMERFIELD TOWN COUNCIL ...continued from p. 7 July 15 is the deadline for the grant application, and grant recipients will be announced in October or November, Palmer McIntyre, PLC’s conservation manager, told the council. So far, PLC and the town have secured $650,000 in grants – $500,000 from the state Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, $100,000 from the state’s Recreational Trails Program and $50,000 from the North Carolina Horse Council. The council has also asked Guilford County to allocate $2.3 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to develop the park on Bunch Road at Interstate 73. The projected cost for the 120-acre horseback riding and hiking trail has increased from last year’s estimate of $2.15 million to $2.79 million, reflecting inflation, according to McIntyre.

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 4  0 to enter into “option-topurchase” agreements with Preservation North Carolina (PNC) to sell the historic Gordon Hardware building and the Martin house. The agreements authorize PNC, a Raleigh-based nonprofit, to market and sell the properties for the town. The asking price is $115,000 for the Gordon Hardware building and $100,000 for the Martin house, based upon the recommendation of Historical Committee Chair Mark Brown, committee member Gary Brown and Whitaker.

Parliamentary procedures

 4  0 to adopt the council’s parlia-

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In late 2019, the council adopted “Suggested Rules of Procedure for a City Council,” by UNC School of Government associate professor Trey Allen as its guide for conducting meetings. The council approved changes to some sections of the book, which now serves as a formal governing document for the town.

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decided to schedule a special called meeting with the Planning Board in August to hear a presentation about the proposed land use plan. The Piedmont Triad Regional Council is preparing the plan for the town and will present its draft to the council and the board.

COUNCIL’S REPORT Appointment delay. The council delayed consideration of appointing Millie Hoffler-Foushee as a member of an informal design team for planning for a new town hall. DeVaney said Hoffler-Foushee expressed interest in helping town leaders explore the possibility of renovating the Laughlin Professional Development Center for a new town hall. Guilford County Schools owns the building and plans to declare it as surplus property, according to Sessoms. The council decided to wait on naming Hoffler-Foushee and other people to a committee until town leaders are further along in assessing the feasibility of renovating Laughlin. Hoffler-Foushee serves as chair of the town’s Finance Committee.

Filling council vacancy

 4  0 to establish the process for replacing John O’Day, who resigned from the council in May after selling his Summerfield home and moving with his family to High Point. The policy gave candidates for the vacant seat until June 17 to submit their names to Town Hall. Sessoms and DeVaney will talk to the candidates and prepare reports about them for other council members. The council may vote to replace O’Day during its meeting Aug. 9.

July meeting canceled

 4  0 to cancel the council’s meeting scheduled for July 12 and delay consideration of town business until its Aug. 9 meeting. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.

OBITUARY

BITS & PIECES OOPS! In our June 16-29 issue, a writeup about the Town of Oak Ridge’s historic heritage grants indicated one of the grants awarded in 2021 was for stabilizing the foundation of the H.C. Garner House. We regret

the last name of the former owners was misspelled in the press release we received. The house was built by H.C. (Harry) and Mary Gardner in 1918. The Gardner family has lived in Oak Ridge for over 150 years. Photos courtesy of Triad Honor Flight

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The Honor Ride took place May 29, the Sunday before Memorial Day, beginning and ending at event sponsor Village Beverage Co. in Summerfield. Hosted by Greensboro Velo Club and presented by Bethany Medical/Lenny Peters Foundation, the annual event raises funds for Triad Honor Flight, a nonprofit which flies veterans to Washington, D.C., for a day to visit memorials. Two hundred cyclists of various ages came from all over the state on a beautiful day to honor veterans and raise money for a very worthy cause. They also came to pay tribute to those who never made it home – the real reason for as Triad Honor Flight’s president, expressed Memorial Day. appreciation to event organizer Lori Harrington Shown in photo at right, Mur Dejonge, coof Summerfield and the many other event volfounder of the nonprofit Senior Compassion unteers, sponsors and riders who helped raise Foundation, led the event’s family ride on his $18,000 from this year’s Honor Ride. no rickshaw bike with WWIIQuick veteranLube Jack Connors as the honored passenger.or oil chaappointment needed “This will make a huge impact on local veterans,” Stokesdale resident Alison Huber, who serves fnges & state inspections Huber said.

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John P. “Johnny” Carter, March 14, 1944 – June 18, 2022 John P. “Johnny” Carter, 78, lifelong resident of Stokesdale, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 18. The funeral service for Mr. Carter was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, at Stokesdale Baptist Church, with Rev. David Joyce officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. A native of Rockingham County, “Johnny” was born March 14, 1944, the son of the late Grover Thomas Carter and Altie Pegram Carter. He was retired from Martin-Marietta in Reidsville. In his spare time he enjoyed restoring old

automobiles; his pride and joy was a 1952 Chevrolet pickup truck. He was also an avid collector and supporter of the NRA and Guilford County Sheriff’s Department. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Carter; daughter, Teresa Carter; and a sister, Nellie Presnell. He was a loving husband and father and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Surviving are children Anita Joyce and her husband, Wade, of Pilot Mountain and John Carter of Stokesdale; sisters Mary Lawson (George) and Mae Kiger; brother Sydney Carter (Marie); two grandchildren, Jason Andrew Joyce and Anna Marie Joyce-McGee; and one great-grandson, Alistair Winston Joyce-McGee.

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SUMMERFIELD – What could be cooler than cutting up an old car, playing a game of tug of war and riding in a red fire truck? Last week, Summerfield Fire District’s sixth annual fire camp provided 36 rising third through fifth graders with five days of fire safety and lifesaving lessons mixed with fun activities. The children arrived at Station No. 9 on Summerfield Road for the start of camp on the morning of June 20, just a few days after the program had won a statewide award. It received the North Carolina Fire and Life Safety Award of Excellence which recognizes programs that help prevent the devastation of fire

“I realized by Day 2 what a great feeling I had about dropping my child off,” parent Megan Dyson posted on the fire district’s Facebook page. “It was

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make-believe fire to rescue “Timmy,” a cloth pillow in the shape of a doll. With the aid of firefighters and power cutting tools, the campers pretended the rescue victims were trapped in a wrecked car. Campers also learned how to call 911, use a fire extinguisher and administer first aid. One mother posted on the district’s Facebook page that her child reported he “almost passed out” from the fake blood. The next morning, he couldn’t wait to return to camp. The campers also had old-fashioned fun – sloshing water in the bucket brigade, making crafts and eating snacks. The camp ended with a graduation cookout. “Thank you for being so good to our kids and teaching them so much,” Lindsay Arnold posted on Facebook. The district “is doing a wonderful job of making learning fun.”

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Northern Middle gets new principal The Guilford County School (GCS) Board of Education recently announced Kris Wheat has been reassigned as principal of Northern Guilford Middle School. Wheat previously served as principal at Johnson Street Global Studies. During her seven years there, the school met or exceeded growth and realized significant improvements in student performance.

OAK RIDGE – Of the 200,000 eligible Eagle Scouts, Landon Hodgin of Oak Ridge was one of only 65 to receive a 2022 National Eagle Scout Association scholarship; he was awarded $7,500. NESA scholarships are awarded to Eagle Scouts who have actively participated in school, in Scouting activities, and in community service, and who demonstrate they understand the fundamentals of service to community, service to Scouting and their character. Landon served in many leadership positions in Troop 600 including that of senior patrol leader. He also helped lead a unit during the 2019 World Scout Jamboree, worked as a counselor at Cherokee Scout Reservation, and served as Chapter Chief of Indian Affairs in the Order of the Arrow. Besides earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting, Landon earned the highest award in Scouting, the National Medal for Outdoor Achievement. Landon graduated from Caldwell Academy in 2021 and is a rising sophomore at North Carolina State University, where he is studying engineering.

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Landon Hodgin of Oak Ridge, a rising sophomore at N.C. State, has been awarded a 2022 National Eagle Scout Association scholarship.

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Northern Guilford: Summa Cum Laude graduates Of the 317 Class of 2022 graduates, the following 29 graduates had a weighted GPA of 4.5 or higher: Amelia Mary Ames Annie Stewart Badger Matthew Nicholas Bucy Emma Elizabeth Church Isabel McLean Clark Lauren Brooke Cline Molly Catherine Conway Sophia Ann Davis Nicole Elaine Dodson Katrina Elizabeth Ford Sarah Olivia Hernando Tyler Preston Lewis Abigail Lynn Mulry (valedictorian) William Kellen Murphy Clay Christopher Parr (salutatorian)

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sponsors” that agreed to “adopt” a mobile unit – i.e., cover the cost of renovations – and the other businesses and individuals who have donated to the cause. Besides monetary donations, a few community members have joined a committed group of parents, students and teachers in volunteering with the project. To date, fundraising has yielded $180,000, which the PTSO will use to pay for the renovation of 13 mobile units that were not adopted by sponsors. Much of the needed work was obvious from the get-go, but as with most projects, there have been some unwelcome surprises along the way. “We have had things come about that we hadn’t expected,” Stallings said. “For example, we had to replace all of the bookshelves because they were rotting and falling apart. One mobile unit had significant water damage that

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After resigning themselves to the fact that mobile classrooms which rolled onto campus 25 years ago weren’t going to go away in the near future, the school’s PTSO (Parent, Teacher, Student Organization) decided to take matters in their own hands. In January, the group launched an ambitious project aimed at renovating the 27 temporary classrooms that had long ago become permanent fixtures. Melissa Stallings, former PTSO president, was instrumental in initiating and launching the Mobile Makeover project earlier this year. Although she’s no longer at the helm of the organization, she’s remained involved in the project every step of the way. She expressed appre•ciation Totally local since 1996 to the 10 “engaged, fully active

required a lot more work than the others and consequently, a lot of unexpected expense.” And then there were other things, like having to replace the drainage system around one of the units, and the emergency decking on another. Coupled with those things was a misunderstanding – the PTSO initially thought the cost of gutters, which is about $20,000, was included in the roofing estimate they got. Unfortunately, it wasn’t. The health science unit, which includes four mobile classrooms and an oversized hallway in the middle, will not be included in the renovation project. “That unit alone would require about $80,000 to $90,000, which is 4.5 times the budget of any other unit,” Stallings said. The PTSO is still hopeful a medical facility will step forward and take on all or part of the cost of renovating that unit. As it stands, the PTSO is falling about $10,000 to $15,000 short of covering the cost of renovating the 13 single units not adopted by local businesses and individuals, so some things on the “wish list” may not get done. “Nothing left undone will be critical to safety,” Stallings said. “It’s just that we won’t do things like buy brand-new desks and chairs for all the teachers, because we’ve tapped into our reserves to cover some unexpected costs.” Despite the inevitable setbacks, there have been some unexpected good surprises – like one parent, Candice Beck, general manager with Beacon in Greensboro, who facilitated the donation of roofing materials by GAF. Also, Beck and her company’s relationship with Alpha Omega Construction Group, which installed the roofs on the mobile units, resulted in Alpha discounting its installation price by several thousand dollars. Renovation work went into full gear recently as workers got busy removing carpet and installing new flooring, repairing and painting the mobile units’ exterior and interior walls, installing new plumbing fixtures and new lighting. Decks are also being replaced, and

roofing shingles have been installed. Stallings said she’s been touched to see some of the teachers’ reactions as they prepared for their unit’s renovation – and the condition of some of the furnishings that came out of their classrooms. For example, when longtime history teacher Ray Parrish, who graduated from Northwest High School and has taught there for 25 years, was wheeling a chair out of his classroom that Stallings said he must have used his entire 25 years of teaching.

“I said to him, ‘What is that? Throw that in the dumpster. We’ll get you a new one,’” Stallings said. “He was so excited, and he won my heart that day.” Same with the teacher whose desk was being held together by duct tape.

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As the project moves toward completion, the PTSO is still in need of three things: • Donations in any amount to help cover unexpected costs. Please make checks out to NWHS PTSO and mail to Attn: PTSO, Northwest High School, 5240 Northwest School Road, Greensboro, NC 27409. • Wish list items – access the wish list at www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ ls/37AZ2MQZKLLYC?ref_=wl_share). • Volunteers to help move furnishings back into the 23 mobile units July 14-16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Sign up at www.signupgenius.com/ The Northwest Observer • go/20f0d4eadae2ba0fb6-moving1.

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Youth Association will host a running camp for kids ages 8 to 14 Tuesday-Friday, July 5-8, and MondayFriday, July 12-15, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Oak Ridge Town Park, 6231 Lisa Drive. Also, runners/walkers of all ages are invited to participate in a 5K fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank on Saturday, July 16, starting at 8:30 a.m. at Oak Ridge Town Park. Sign up for the camp or the 5K at www.orya.org. Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected at the 5K. More info: information@orya.org.  Youth cheerleading camp | Northwest Guilford

High School cheerleaders invite kids in grades K-8 to a cheer camp Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the NWHS gymnasium, 5240 Northwest School Road. Camp participants will be working on cheer, dance, jump and other skills. Camp fee of $60 includes a T-shirt, bow and lunch. There will be a showcase performance for families at 3 p.m. so parents can see what the campers learned. Campers will also be invited to cheer for the Vikings on Friday, Oct. 7, at NWHS football stadium.

will provide free meals to kids up to 18 years old at several locations around Guilford County including Northwest Guilford Middle School, 5300 Northwest School Road in northwest Greensboro, from June 13 to Aug. 19. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 9 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to noon.

Greensboro. Preschoolers and toddlers, along with parents and caregivers, are invited to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes at Shelter 9, weather permitting. Parking is available near the carousel at Greensboro Science Center. More info: Kelly.Proudfit@greensboro-nc.gov.

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Market, held at Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola Drive, is open Tuesdays, 4 to 7 p.m. Oak Ridge Farmers Market, held at Oak Ridge Military Academy, 2317 Oak Ridge Road, is open Thursdays from 4 p.m. to dusk. “From the Earth” Farmers Market is open Saturday mornings, 8 a.m. to noon, at Greensboro Performing Arts, 7200 Summerfield Road.

EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING  Outdoor story time | Greensboro Public Library

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at 15303 U.S. 158 in Summerfield invites the community to a July 4th celebration on July 2, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. There will be a free hot dog supper (donations accepted) and Sweet Oasis food truck will be selling frozen treats. A fireworks show will start at nightfall. More info: libertywesleyan@bellsouth.net.

SUNDAY, JULY 3  July 4th celebration | Central Baptist Church

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Community Church at 1826 Pleasant Ridge Road in northwest Greensboro will host a summer revival Tuesday, July 5, to Thursday, July 7, starting at 7 p.m. each night. More info: (336) 668-2290.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6  Senior program | Senior Resources

of Guilford County will sponsor a senior program including activities and a take-home lunch on July 6 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Oak Ridge First Baptist Church, 2445 Oak Ridge Road. To learn more and/or RSVP, contact Marsha McDaniel, (336) 373-4816, ext. 265.  Hotdog drive-thru | Gideon

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Friends of Stokesdale (FOS), a nonprofit committed to preserving Stokesdale’s history and downtown charm, invites those with similar interests to their monthly meeting July 6, 7 to 8 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. For more info, visit www.facebook.com/ friendsofstokesdale or call FOS president Joe Thacker at (336) 708-0334.

THURSDAY, JULY 7  Town Council meeting | Oak Ridge

Town Council will meet July 7, starting at 7 p.m. at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. Council meetings are livestreamed on the Town’s YouTube channel and a link subsequently posted on the Town’s Facebook page. Visit www.oakridgenc.com for a meeting agenda. More info: (336) 644-7009.

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has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest/northern Guilford County ... ASSAULT June 23 | A 39-year-old male was arrested in the 7900 block of N.C. 68 N in Stokesdale for assault on a female. June 23 | Law enforcement officers responded to a report of an assault involving alcohol and a blunt instrument used as a weapon in the 500 block of Barton Court in Colfax (near N. Bunker Hill Road).

and entering a home with the intention of terrorizing/injuring another person.

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June 24 | Officers responded to a report of an aggravated assault involving a motor vehicle being used as a weapon in the 8400 block of Peony Drive in Stokesdale (near U.S. 158).

June 18 | Officers responded to a domestic incident in the parking lot of Lowes Foods in Oak Ridge. June 22 | Officers responded to a civil disorder incident in the 8800 block of Cravenwood Drive in Summerfield (off Summerfield Road). June 26 | Officers responded to a domestic incident involving alcohol in the 8100 block of Shoeline Road in Stokesdale (near U.S. 158).

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 The folks running the cake pop stand at the event in Oak Ridge Town Park on June 18. That was the best cake pop I have ever eaten!  “Ms. Genean” for lending an ear to a stressed-out student and being a wonderful person! I graduated years ago, but remember her fondly. Editor’s note: We’ve received several Grins for “Ms. Genean,” who recently retired from driving a school bus after 25 years. Look for a feature article about this very beloved bus

driver in our Aug. 4-17 issue. By the way, we welcome your comments about Genean Summers for inclusion in that article – send them to editor@nwobserver.com.  Chris Meadows, for being a writein Republican candidate in the July 26 Greensboro municipal election for mayor! “Lower taxes, support police, reduce crime and stop runaway spending” are needed!  Oak Ridge Town Council for doing what our Historic District requires everyone else to do – preserve our historic heritage. What a great use of taxpayer dollars!  The nice lady who delivered my Chewy package on Father’s Day evening after it was delivered to her home by mistake. My Jack Russell thanks you, too, as the package contained her favorite food!  People selling produce at local walk-up produce stands. Just wow! We enjoyed fresh yellow squash last week

– and all for $3. Thank you for this.  Parents who are awake enough not to give your kids the COVID vaccine. Please research it for yourself.  The runners/walkers I see at Stokesdale Park and on Athens Road who smile and wave. It’s so nice to see others being active in our community. You guys keep me motivated to get out the door for my run!  CVS Summerfield pharmacists Kim and Kathy. They are responsive, caring and they go above and beyond to help all of us. Our community is blessed to have them.  The kind soul who picked up the poor, deceased cat on Ellisboro Road in Stokesdale. Such a sad sight. I thank you, and my daughter especially thanks you.  Oak Ridge Town Council for budgeting to preserve a historic landmark, the Redmon House. Oh, what memories she must hold! And now we have the opportunity to add more!

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 All the farmers for the new crops! The tobacco is coming up. The straw was recently baled. Thanks for keeping this way of life alive. My daughter and I stopped for a good while to watch straw being baled last week.

 The local vape shop that is illegally selling nicotine products to underage kids! My 14-year-old bought a vape directly from one of these shops.  Summerfield residents who attend, comment and send letters to be read during the Public Comments period at Stokesdale’s town council meetings.  Duke Energy, for sending Asplundh into our neighborhood to clear vegetation along the power lines. They have butchered many trees and left debris everywhere. It says “tree experts” on the side of the truck. I don’t think so!  Our neighbors who allow their beagle to bark, moan and groan all day and half the night in an otherwise peaceful neighborhood. So inconsiderate!  Town Councilman George McClellan. You campaigned that you would never vote for a tax increase. Less than a month after making that promise you voted to raise Oak Ridge taxes by 20%. You’re not a public servant, you’re a politician. Editor’s note: While Oak Ridge’s tax rate did not change this year from

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Who can best answer the question, ‘preservation at what cost?’ Proponents of restoring the Redmon house in Oak Ridge seem not to have considered private funding sources, which can be the single biggest factor in determining a project’s success. Assumption: less than 50% of Oak Ridge citizens know what the Redmon house is, where it is, or will ever enter it (if my assumption is wrong and more citizens know, then my argument about the best source of funding is even stronger).

History shows that when funding comes from a disengaged source, the likelihood of cost overruns, poor quality and time delays increases. When funding comes from individuals with a vested interest, however, the project is more likely to be properly scoped, contracts vetted and awarded effectively, and the implementation process managed more rigorously so it is on time, on budget and good quality. An example of this is right here

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in Oak Ridge – the Ai Church at 1306 N.C. 68. The restoration of this historic church was paid for with private funds. Yes, it took 10 years to raise the money and complete construction, but that allowed stakeholders time to carefully consider how to best use the property, which materials and contractors to use, and then manage the construction. Anyone who has seen the church at the top of the hill knows the project was a success, and stakeholders with a vested interest made the difference. Vested stakeholders will also ensure annual costs to maintain the Redmon house (heating, cooling, repairs, insurance, etc.) will be managed in

a cost-efficient manner. Because the Redmon house is on town property, the council could consider a long-term lease, rental or sale to a private foundation with restrictive covenants to ensure conforming use (see N.C. General Statute. § 160A-272 – Lease or rental of public property). So, who should answer the question of “preservation at what cost?” I believe it is the people who feel passionate about this property – and with so many people in Oak Ridge falling into this category, fundraising will be made even easier and the project will be more successful. Michael Smith, OAK RIDGE

Valid questions, accurate answers regarding Redmon House The Farmhouse Community Center (Redmon House) has many supporters, but questions remain for some. I’m writing because accurate information can change minds. The proposed renovation grew out of years of requests for an indoor rental facility in our park. Following a 2019 park survey where nearly 100% of respondents said the house should be used as a community space, it was added to our 5-year budget. Recently, our Parks & Rec Board rated it their second highest priority for 2022/23. We’ve already heard from residents, businesses and clubs interested in using the space for private, public and commercial events of all kinds. We’re confident it will be well used. The Farmhouse sits on our park’s most prominent corner, so selling it is a nonstarter. It’s also inside our Historic District and subject to zoning requirements that apply to all properties in the district. It’s important that the town follow its own rules, which prioritize care and preservation of historic structures. Although not fancy, it’s the last remaining farmhouse on 140+ acres of Townowned historic farmland, and provides a living link to our agricultural past. The renovation preserves the historic •exterior Totallyand local since updates the1996 interior to

include a prep kitchen, storage and bathrooms (combined, 1,500 square feet), plus a 450-square-foot deck and outdoor areas. Estimated costs seem high, but are at the low end for commercial construction for public use, which starts at $300/square foot. Costs are comparable to other town projects, such as the bathroom at our new park, estimated at $400,000 to $500,000. We’re also looking for ways to reduce costs. Bids from motivated local contractors may be lower than the $455,000 estimate. Applications for county ($300,000) and state ($75,000) grants will likely provide outside funding. Possible construction savings of $50,000 have been identified. Fundraising for certain components may be appropriate. Finally, the Farmhouse will generate revenue through modest rental fees, like other park facilities. This makes it an appropriate project for tax dollars. The Farmhouse will make our park even more functional and appealing to residents. It’s another way we’re preserving our town’s charm and livability. As always, I invite you to contact me. Mayor Ann Schneider, OAK RIDGE Mayor Schneider can be reached via email at aschneider.nc@gmail.com.

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son’s death in the 8600 block of Haw River Road in Oak Ridge.

DRUGS June 16 | Officers responding to a report of a drug overdose in the 8200 block of Cummings Dairy Road in Summerfield (off Scalesville Road) seized 0.5 grams of fentanyl. June 25 | Officers seized 12.1 grams of methamphetamine in the 8300 block of Purgason Lane in Stokesdale (off U.S. 158).

FOUND/LOST PROPERTY June 17 | A person reported finding a black Eckō Unltd. wallet in the 8700 block of Boylston Road/Quail Meadow Lane in Colfax. June 18 | A person reported finding a pink Apple iPhone in the 4900 block of U.S. 220 N/Scalesville Road in Summerfield. June 19 | A person reported finding a blue Chase credit

card in the 5100 block of Acorn Forest Road in northwest Greensboro (near Pleasant Ridge Road). June 19 | A resident of the 8100 block of Rob Roy Drive in Summerfield (near Scalesville Road) reported that he lost a custom blue Paul Stuart suit worth $2,000 sometime between June 17-19.

FRAUD June 14 | A resident of the 8400 block of Case Ridge Drive in Oak Ridge (off N.C. 68 N) reported that between April 7 and June 14 an unknown suspect defrauded her of $4,084. June 23 | An employee of Truist in Oak Ridge reported that between Sept. 9 and June 9 an unknown suspect fraudulently obtained $55,389.77 via forgery.

PROBATION VIOLATION June 23 | A 35-year-old female was arrested in the 5800 block of Old Oak Ridge Road in northwest Greensboro for a probation violation, failure to appear in court for a misdemeanor and failure to appear in court for a felony.

THEFT June 20 | A resident of the 7000 block of Belford Road in Summerfield (off Oak Ridge Road) reported that between June 12-20 an unknown suspect(s) stole several motorcycles including two red/blue 2022 Honda CRF110F’s, a red/blue 2012 Honda TRX400X, a green/ white 2022 Kawasaki KX85, a red/blue 2005 Honda CRF50F and a red/blue 2008 Honda CRF70F, worth $24,500 altogether. June 20 | A person in the 1300 block of N.C. 150 W in Summerfield reported that between June 17-20 an unknown suspect stole the catalytic converter, worth $500, off his red 1998 Honda CR-V. June 23 | An employee of Food Lion in Summerfield reported that at 12:05 p.m. an unknown suspect shoplifted $500 worth of steak, hamburger meat and crab legs. June 25 | An employee of Tractor Supply Company in Oak Ridge reported that at 7:59 p.m. an unknown suspect shoplifted an orange/black Husqvarna backpack leaf blower worth $330.

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SAM'S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 965-7955.

OFFICE MANAGER position available at Stokesdale United Methodist Church. Please visit www.stokesdaleumc.org and click Job Opening to view the job description and print an application. You may contact Todd Thomas with questions at tthomas0718@icloud.com.

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

CHOICE TIRE AND AUTOMOTIVE. Oil changes, inspections, alignments and general automotive repairs. 1080 US Hwy 66 S, Kernersville, NC. (336) 992-9002.

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.

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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.

 EMPLOYMENT Need GENERAL HELP for wife whose husband has Alzheimer’s. Two to three times per week. Days and hours extremely ﬂexible. No personal care needed. Please call (336) 554-1184. KENNEL MAINTENANCE STAFF. Now hiring at Friendly Pets of Greensboro. Grooming, feeding and administering medications; cleaning up after puppies. Starting at $10/hour, full-time/part-time available. (336) 294-8101.

Misc. for Sale .................. 23

NORTHWEST BAPTIST DAYCARE is hiring. F/T & P/T. Flexible schedule. Great opportunity for retirees. Contact Annette, (336) 455-3915.

Misc. Wanted .................. 23

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Pet/Animal Svcs ............... 23 Real Estate ...................... 23

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

CLEANING 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.

LAUNDRY LASS HOME DELIVERY. Wash, sanitize, dr y, fold and deliver to you the next day. Please call (336) 645- 5827. 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. DO YOU NEED HELP with CLEANING? Carolina Cleanin has openings. Call while still available, (336) 399-0421.

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

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ELECTRICAL 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. Do you have ELECTRICAL NEEDS? Call Coble Electric LLC at (336) 209-1486.

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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.

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

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

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

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

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.

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. 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.

“No Job Too Small” Wood Rot Repairs • Bathroom Remodeling Painting • Decks and much more! • Insured

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

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CLEAN-UP & HAULING. Lots, yards, natural areas, houses and barns. Most any type of debris removal. Call Steve, (336) 643-1119.

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. Call Bobby Lipstreu, (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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LAWNCARE / LANDSCAPING 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. 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.

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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 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.

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

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336-362-7966 Summerﬁeld

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. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. 40+ years experience. Any type of tree, shrubbery and landscaping work. Oak Ridge. (336) 643-1119.

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COLFAX LAWNCARE. Core aeration & seeding. Fertilizing, mowing, trimming, pine needles. Complete lawn care maintenance. Res./comm. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 33 years. (336) 362-5860.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

CONCRETE COATINGS Flake Epoxy Systems Garage Floor and Concrete Resurfacing Decorative Concrete Overlays

BEK Paint Co. Residential & Commercial

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

David & Judy Long, owners

PRESSURE WASHING

(336) 931-0600

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

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

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MISC. HOME SERVICES/PRODUCTS 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. COX POOL SERVICE. Openings, closings, routine maintenance, weekly service. No contracts, free estimates! (336) 327-5122. JUNK & DEBRIS REMOVAL, construction, remodeling, and general cleanup, outbuildings, garages, basements, yard waste, etc. Also can haul mulch. Call (336) 706-8470.

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HOUSE and ROOF SOFT WASHING. Martin's Pressure Washing. (919) 931-0856. PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www. windowcleaningnc.com or (336) 595-2873.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

Eric Sauls, Owner ● (336) 970-3543 Call for your free estimate 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.

PRESSURE WASHING & LANDSCAPING. High school kid looking to make some money this summer. Very reliable. Please call (336) 501-1049.

Residential • Commercial • Licensed & Insured

Available 7 days/week

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Owner: Carlos Ruiz

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BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION. Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, dock work, siding, windows, rooﬁng, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 41 yrs. exp. (336) 362-6343. ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981.

PLUMBING

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.

SIGNATURE PLUMBING. Local, experienced, clean, and work is guaranteed. Please call (336) 279-6196.

PAINTING, DECKS AND MORE. Call Premier Construction for free estimates. (336) 430-9507.

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

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

Follow us on Facebook for northwest-area news updates! ROOFING PREMIER ROOFING. Commercial/residential. Providing service for all of your roofing needs. Locally owned. Please call (336) 430-9507 for free assessments. 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. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC. 40 + years experience. (336) 643-8191.

 MISC. SERVICES PORTABLE WELDING SERVICE. Welding & fabrication services. Call (336) 908-6906. PIANO LESSONS, all ages and levels, Summerﬁeld area. Patti, (336) 298-4181.

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MISC. WANTED YARN NEEDED to make children's hats for Samaritan's Purse Shoebox Ministry. Call Beth, (336) 644-8155. FABRIC NEEDED for Samaritan’s Purse 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

YOGA FOR LARGER BODIES is now in north Greensboro! Deep stretch yoga designed specifically for larger bodies by a teacher in a larger body. Join us in my breezy studio or at a private outdoor spot when weather allows. We'll laugh, stretch, breathe and learn to use props to help us find the ease in our practice. Just imagine: walking into a yoga space and seeing other yogis who look like you, then doing sequences that are comfortable and made for your body type. That's what we're all about! If you've been uncomfortable at traditional yoga studios, then this is the group you've been waiting for! We're over 50 strong so far. Join for free @ www.meetup.com/ Yoga-for-larger-bodies. We look forward to seeing you on the mat!

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

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

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, generators, power washers, 4-wheelers, mini bikes, golf carts, mopeds, other gas-powered items, etc. (336) 689-4167.

PETS/ANIMAL SVCS GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES. Great companion/guard dogs, 9 weeks old. First shots and dewormed. $300. (336) 404-3299.

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Beamer Tire & Auto ............................. 9 EuroHaus ........................................... 20 Tire Max ............................................... 5

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Old School Home Repair .................... 21 Superior Outdoor Spaces.................... 13 TM Construction Services ................... 22

CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Guardian Ad Litem ............................. 14

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

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Central Baptist July 4th Concert............ 6

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Southern Foods .................................... 7

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BEK Paint Company ........................... 22 Carlos & Son Painting......................... 22 Carpets by Direct ................................ 12 CharCo Concrete Coatings ................. 22 CSM Flooring / Hardwoods Unlimited... 3 DeLima Lawn Care ............................ 21

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Dillon Tree Service .............................. 17 Holliday Tree Service .......................... 21 New Garden Landscaping & Nursery ... 9 Piedmont Natural Gas.......................... 4 Stokesdale Heating & Air...................... 8 Wilson Seamless Gutters .................... 21

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Barbour & Williams Law ....................... 8

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Aim Hearing & Audiology..................... 4 Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist ...... 2 Atrium Health WFB Summerfield ......... 6 LeBauer HealthCare........................... 15 Northwest Pediatrics ........................... 13

ORTHODONTIC CARE

Olmsted Orthodontics ........................ 10

PET SERVICES & PRODUCTS

Northwest Animal Hospital ................. 17

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A New Dawn Realty ........................... 23 Nicole Gillespie, RE/MAX ................... 17 Ramilya Siegel, Keller Williams ........... 11

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Threads of Serenity ............................ 14

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Stonefield Cellars ................................ 16

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