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Solicitors re-appear at intersection Pastor says fundraising through on-the-street solicitation helps ‘clients’ turn their lives around

quenting the intersection at least three times over the last five months, most recently on Jan. 6, they usually solicit for several hours before moving on.

by PATTI STOKES OAK RIDGE – Since first appearing at the N.C. 68/150 intersection in Oak Ridge last August, solicitors for the Charlotte-based Miracle House of Hope have raised both questions and concerns. Fre-

In the months since August, several people have contacted Oak Ridge Town Hall and the Northwest Observer to ask if anything can be done about the solicitors, who typically work in groups of four with a team leader. Those concerned say some of the men, who sport neon-colored vests and hand drivers a bright pink

flyer with information about the Miracle House ministry, have been aggressive in soliciting donations for the organization. Pastor Bruce Little, who says he is a former cocaine addict, founded Miracle House of Hope in 2007; the ministry, which is housed in the basement of Galilean Deliverance Community Church in Charlotte, provides an intervention program for drug addicts and alcoholics. “Clients,” as Little refers to them, distribute flyers to people on the street, ex-

We’re dealing with guys who have been living off the street – we’re dealing with men and women who are trying to kick drug habits and who are lost.” Bruce Little, founder Miracle House of Hope plaining that those in the program receive room and board, counseling, job training, Bible Study and the opportunity to work in the ministry while they are undergoing a nine-month restoration cycle.

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Looking back: more news highlights from 2015 In this issue we continue our story highlights and updates to some of the most noteworthy issues we covered last year.

Trail blazers

NW GUILFORD – In 2013, Summerfield formed a Trails and Open Space Committee, tasked with developing a trail route that will extend the A&Y Greenway system from Greensboro to a 12-mile segment of the abandoned Atlantic Yadkin (A&Y) Railway which runs through the towns of Summerfield and Stokesdale. In February 2015, the owner of Summerfield Farms purchased three tracts of land between Pleasant Ridge Road and Summerfield Road and announced he’s willing to provide a trail easement.

The Trails Committee worked hard to come up with a southernsection trail route which will extend the A&Y Greenway from the pedestrian tunnel under U.S. 220 up to the old railroad bed at the Summerfield Elementary school.

IN THIS ISSUE News in brief........................ 3 Your Questions .................... 4 Oak Ridge Town Council ... 6

After receiving citizen feedback, council members voted in September to pay $320,294 for trail and pedestrian structure design, permitting, public involvement, geotechnical engineering, and drainage design.

High School Sports ............. 8

The northern part of the route would be the next phase of the trail, although its pathway is unclear at this time. Ideally, it would continue along the abandoned railroad bed, crossing the Haw River and traveling through Stokesdale.

Community Calendar .......15

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Student Profiles ................... 9 Youth/School news ...........10 Business Notes ...................11 Celebration ........................11 Crime/Incident Report ......14 Letters/Opinions ................16 Grins & Gripes ....................17 File photo

While Summerﬁeld is taking steps toward extending the A&Y Greenway through its town, the Stokesdale Town Council voted against following suit.

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Oak Ridge pays off $1M town park loan OAK RIDGE – The Oak Ridge Town Council voted 5-0 to pay off the approximately $1 million Town Park debt during its Jan. 7 meeting. The decision was made following the recommendation of Finance Committee Chairman John Jenkins, who noted that although the committee usually does not begin to meet each year until February when the budget process gets underway, they called a meeting to discuss the debt payoff. Jenkins sought approval from the council for Finance Officer Sam Anders to contact the bank and work

SUMMERFIELD – The Summerfield Town Council unanimously voted on Jan. 12 to remove Don Wendelken from the town’s Public Safety Committee, on which he was serving as vice chair.

out the details. “We will save about $150,000 in interest,” said Jenkins. After asking a few questions, Councilman Jim Kinneman summed up the discussion by noting that it will take the town about three years to recoup the $1 million in the fund balance. Jenkins pointed out this loan payoff does not include construction on Phase II of the park (the amphitheater and restrooms), which was a budget item that incidentally was paid off with a $16,000 check just hours before the council meeting.

Mayor Mark Brown explained the committee was formed in 1997 with a broad function to advise council with committee representation from emergency services, law enforcement, the fire district, and citizens. While the committee has historically been perceived as beneficial, it currently has a strained relationship with the Summerfield Fire District, which feels at odds with some committee members. “The fire district board at times has felt misrepresented, unfairly treated, and prefers not to send a member representative to committee meetings,” said Brown.

In December, Wendelken wrote a post on his community news Facebook page about the fire district’s absence from Public Safety Committee meetings, opening up a discussion that exacerbated the district’s division with the committee. “The committee is not currently functioning well in terms of its charge to collaborate with safety-related agencies, per the town’s committee ordinance,” said Brown. “As mayor, I feel like [Wendelken’s] actions demonstrated an inability to work for the common good of the committee, which is grounds for removal.” Councilman Reece Walker said he believes Wendelken contributed to the strained relationship between the fire district board and the town, but wasn’t the only committee member who did so, and questioned whether other members

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“There’s more work to be done in that committee to bring it back to a functioning standpoint, but [removing Wendelken] would be a start,” he added. Mayor Pro Tem Dena Barnes said that while Wendelken has a right to post his own opinions, the posts in this case were inflammatory and not in the best interest of the town. “We need to start standing up and saying how we want our committees to function. They need to do what we want,” she said. Councilman John O’Day said he’s disappointed in the events that have unfolded.

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“The other issue was a Summerfield News [Facebook] post… that wasn’t necessarily inaccurate, but [was reported] purposely to frustrate the fire department,” said Whitaker.

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JAN. 7 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by GERRI HUNT  Mayor Spencer Sullivan called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Following an invocation by Dr. Danny Nobles, president of Oak Ridge Military Academy, and the Pledge of Allegiance, council unanimously approved the meeting agenda after choosing to wait until February to address the establishment of a Finance Committee ordinance. The Dec. 3 meeting minutes were also unanimously approved.

TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT Town Manager Bruce Oakley said curbing is nearly complete at the northeast corner of the Linville Road/ N.C. 150 intersection. Once done, the priority will be constructing a sidewalk

from that corner to Oak Ridge Commons shopping center. Oakley requested $10,000 for an engineering and design study for a sidewalk from Lisa Drive to Oak Ridge Road and one from the corner of Oak Ridge Road/Linville Road to the Oak Ridge Commons shopping center. This will also include a design of curbing in the southeast corner of the Oak Ridge Road/Linville Road intersection and construction cost estimates.

 5  0 to allocate $10,000 for an engineering and design study.

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Historically, this town council has been criticized because we have a lot of 5-0 votes; but I think you saw tonight a wide diversity of opinions and the art of compromise at work as we worked through our decisions. We are fortunate that we have a free exchange and we do manage to get along.” Mayor Spencer Sullivan

PUBLIC HEARING Future Land Use Plan update. The Land Use Plan Steering Committee presented the proposed update to the plan for adoption by council. Nine residents spoke in favor of the plan; four spoke in opposition, mainly to a commercial transitional zone surrounding the town core. One other person initially spoke as an opponent, but then said he wasn’t necessarily for or against it.

 5  0 to approve the Land Use

Plan update, minus a section concerning a commercial transition core (see News Briefs in this issue).

NEW BUSINESS Brame LCID Landfill. Benjamin Brame requested a permit renewal for a land clearing and inert debris (LCID) landfill which is on his agriculture-zoned property at 8735 Warner Road. As a minor LCID, permits are limited to three years, but council may grant renewals. Brame’s original permit was granted in 2005, and has been renewed each time – although he let it expire 16 months ago.  Councilman Jim Kinneman noted concerns that had been expressed regarding noise at the site and debris on the surrounding roadway.  Councilman Doug Nodine suggested four restrictions to the permit: no more renewals after this one, so the landfill will finally be capped; the site maintain “reasonable” hours of operation; the entrance be secured against after-hours dumping;

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and as property owner, Brame must keep the roadway clear of mud and debris.  Bob Westall of Thomas Stanley, which operates the landfill, said Thomas Stanley is the only company that dumps stumps and debris from construction sites there. The hole at the site won’t be filled by the permit’s 2017 expiration due to a slowdown in construction since the recession, he said. Nodine said with two nearby developments up-and-coming, “we have some obligation to finish [the landfill] up.” Brame replied that he has put a lot of money into his 11 acres, and plans to build a home there.  Warner Road resident Stacy Garner complained about the noise and debris the landfill’s neighbors have endured for 10 years. Debris washes into yards and nearly dammed a creek, she said, adding that dump trucks do not adhere to the landfill’s posted hours of operation – a statement Westall first disagreed with, before backing off. Council agreed Brame and Westall should meet with neighbors and Oak Ridge Planning Director Bill Bruce to work out differences, then come back before the council at its Feb. 4 council meeting; at that time, council will consider a permit renewal.

 5  0 to grant a temporary permit to Brame LCID landfill, retroactive 16 months, and expiring on Feb. 4.

FINANCIAL UPDATES Finance Officer Sam Anders said the town has $3.27 million in assets.

December’s revenues totaled $127,000. The loan for Phase II of Oak Ridge Town Park was paid off earlier in the day, in the amount of $16,000. The amphitheater will be added to the town’s depreciation schedule.

 5  0 to accept the financial report.

 5  0 to accept a modification of an engagement letter for Anders’ accounting services.

COMMUNITY UPDATES Fire Department. Assistant Chief Sam Anders said the department responded to 69 calls in December and underwent 286 hours of training. He advised citizens to be aware of carbon monoxide, a deadly and odorless, colorless gas. He asked everyone to keep their carbon monoxide detectors operating, and said a firefighter can check for the gas in a home using a special sensor. Parks and Recreation Commission. Chair Bill Edwards said a final walkthrough of Phase II at Town Park was scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 13, after which a certificate of occupancy was expected to be issued. E-cycle and luminary events were held at the park last month and were very successful. Repairs have been made to the Little Library at the park. Though it was originally thought the library had been damaged by vandals, that apparently isn’t the case.

“It was just a structural issue with the heavy, inlaid glass,” said Edwards. The glass in the doors has been replaced with Plexiglas. Edwards said work is underway at the Cascades trail and the nature trails at the park. The town has planted several maple and weeping cherry trees along the park’s paths, and memorial plaques will be placed at three trees by the pond. Finance Committee. Chair John Jenkins said members want to “formalize the informal nature” of the 13-year-old committee (the establishment of a Finance Committee ordinance on the agenda was moved to the Feb. 4 meeting).

 5  0 to pay off the town park debt (see News Briefs in this issue).

Planning & Zoning Board. Chair Ron Simpson said the board unanimously approved a subdivision case for property owner Craig Westergaard, consisting of 18.8 acres to be divided into six lots on Bunch Road.

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NORTHERN GUILFORD WOMEN (11-5, 6-2) Elissa Cunane scored 22 points and finished with 17 rebounds in Northern Guilford’s 74-41 win over McMichael on Jan. 6. The Nighthawks started fast with a 25-7 first quarter and by halftime their lead had grown to 40-18. Northern head coach Kimberly Furlough said the team’s main focus for the second half of the season is getting stops. “After HAECO, we broke down some things we weren’t doing well,” said Furlough. “We’ve worked on defense, defense and more defense. That’s probably more than they wanted to do, but defense

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Pack fueled some big momentum for his team in the second half, scoring 27 out of his 30 points and keeping Northern within striking distance.

“Brown had a phenomenal game,” said Northern interim head coach Derek Hodge. “The rim was big as an ocean for him.” Brown scored a game-high 41 points. In the fourth quarter, Northern clung to a 57-54 lead with 1:17 remaining. As the Nighthawks hoped to run out the clock with a 59-56 advantage, the miraculous happened. McMichael had the ball with 20 seconds to go and launched a three-pointer that was off. For Northern, the goal was simply to secure the rebound. Unfortunately, the ball ended up in the hands of the same McMichael player who shot the first three-pointer, but this time with a different result. He sank the shot, which sent the game into overtime. “If you’re going to give up a three, that was the guy we wanted shooting,” said Hodge. “He just happened to find an open spot and knocked it down.”

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Pack scored 27 points and Jack Emerick had 14 points. UP NEXT | Northern travels to Williams on Jan. 14 and will face Western Alamance at home on Jan 19.

Despite Pack’s performance, however, McMichael’s Da’Kyrian Brown was unstoppable.

Tre’ Turner posted 20 points and 8 rebounds in Northwest Guilford’s 85-40 win over High Point Central on Jan. 11.

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Tre’ Turner ﬂies in for a two-handed slam as he ﬁnished with 20 points and 8 rebounds during Northwest’s 85-40 win over High Point Central on Jan. 11. Photo courtesy of Andy Gore

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Favorite band/musician: Kid Cudi Favorite movie: “The Other Guys”

Thanks to the coaches and teachers at Northern and Northwest High Schools for their student recommendations and input, which make it possible to recognize these talented, dedicated students for their accomplishments in academics, athletics and cultural arts.

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Indoor Track CHARLOTTE MELVILLE, senior Role on the team: “I run varsity and in track I run the 1600 meters and the 3200 meters.” Hometown: Summerfield Toughest class: AP Calculus Plans after high school: Attend Western Carolina University or UNC-Chapel Hill Extracurricular activities: Running, singing, playing guitar, acting, cross country and outdoor track and field Most admired athletes: Benny and David Melville (brothers) Favorite sports team: Philadelphia Eagles Favorite food: Popcorn Favorite musician: Ed Sheeran Favorite movie: “The Breakfast Club”

One thing you would change about school: “I would get rid of senior projects. It’s a good experience, but it is too stressful.” Nickname: “Char,” “Charlie,” “Charles” and “Charizard” … “I have a lot of nicknames!” Pre-performance rituals: “I always wear my lucky socks and listen to my running playlist before a race.” Coach Thanh Ngo’s comments on Charlotte: “Charlotte started taking running more seriously when David, her brother, entered high school last year; her youngest brother, Benny, is now a freshman, and Charlotte went all in this summer with her training. Doubling, almost tripling her volume and workload from last summer, she became an instant varsity member during cross country season and has big goals heading into track season. We’ll see where all that training takes her on the track, but I have no doubt that it’ll be spectacular.”

Years lived in Northwest area: 13 Dream job: Orthopedic surgeon Interesting fact about yourself: “I’m actually not busy.” One thing you would change about school: “How much work my teachers give me.” Nickname: “Bizzy,” “Biz” Pre-performance ritual: Stretch Coach Dan Clevenger’s comments on Bizzy: “Bizzy is a great example of a young multi-sport athlete (she also plays field hockey), who discovered a gift of running and joined track to build on it. As a result, she will be very successful in track and other sports in years to come.”

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Role on the team: 500 meters

Best vacation ever: Royal Caribbean cruise last year during spring break

Toughest class: Spanish III

Years lived in Northern area: Almost 11

Extracurricular activities: Field hockey, softball, and Ultimate Frisbee Club

Interesting fact about yourself: “I love writing songs, and I’m hoping to make an album soon.”

Best vacation ever: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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Dream job: “I’d love to be a singer/songwriter.”

Any siblings? One sister, Alex

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Each year Pearce Elementary Principal Erik Naglee challenges his school community to meet its United Way fundraising goal of 5 percent over the previous year’s campaign. And each year the students, parents and staff meet that challenge. In 2015, however, the school not only surpassed its previous year’s fundraising total by 5 percent, but went above Photo courtesy of Chris Solomon and beyond by raising 20 perPearce Elementary Principal Erik Naglee challenges a cent more than it had in 2014. student to a knockerball match. As a reward to his students, earlier in the day on Jan. 8, Naglee, teachers entire student body to see. “The kids had a blast knocking Mr. Naand staff members participated in knockerball (also called bubbleball) matches with the glee over and watching him roll over!” said Chris Solomon, Pearce Elementary’s front highest raffle ticket sellers from every class; office assistant. the knockerball fun was televised for the

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United Way of Greensboro President and CEO Michelle Gethers-Clark (center) accepts a $15,134 check from Pearce Elementary. Presenting the check are (front) students Sheldon Ullmer, Ava Allred, Nick Little and Allison Schuck, (back) Principal Erik Naglee, GC School Board member Darlene Garrett and PTA board member Greyson Sutherland. United Way representatives praised the school for raising more money than any other in the GCS system.

Students from 39 elementary and middle schools participated in Guilford County Schools’ district spelling bee at Penn-Grifﬁn School for the Arts on Jan. 11, with one student representing each school. It was the word “pizzicato” that clinched it for Oak Ridge resident Sydney Partyka (left), a seventh-grader at Northwest Guilford Middle School. As the district spelling bee champion, Partyka will advance to a regional spelling bee on March 20 in Winston-Salem. Nesiem Nida (right), a ﬁfth-grader at Northern Elementary, was the district spelling bee’s runner-up.

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The bride has lived in Oak Ridge her whole life, and graduated from Northwest Guilford High School and UNC-Greensboro.

As of Jan. 1, Jennifer Mun and her husband, Clancy Laizure, are the new owners of Bistro 150, a popular gathering place in the Oak Ridge Commons shopping center.

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Jennifer says the Bistro is the kind of place she’s always wanted to own. Since 1998, she and Clancy have owned and operated several other businesses including a deli in downtown Greensboro, a convenience store, wine shop and a dollar store.

Diana Marie Myers, daughter of Jeff and Sandy Myers of Oak Ridge, will marry Mr. Richard Sowell of Fuquay Varina on Jan. 16, 2016, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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COMMUNICATING THREATS Jan. 9 | A northern Greensboro resident and his girlfriend, who lives in Colfax, reported that a known person sent text messages to them, threatening bodily harm.

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THEFT Jan. 4 | Lane Construction Corp. reported that sometime since Dec. 21, 2015, an unknown person stole a white 2007 Horton utility trailer from a job site on Fleming Road in northwest Greensboro after cutting the trailer’s tongue lock. Also stolen were a $2,500 Jumping Jack compactor, a $3,000 Multiquip generator, a $1,000 test equipment compactor, and a $100 Skilsaw. Jan. 5 | Walraven Signature Homes reported that sometime between 11 a.m. on Jan. 5 and noon on Jan. 6, an unknown person stole a $70,000 yellow and black Caterpillar skid steer and a $5,000 trailer from a job site on Linville Ridge Drive in Kernersville. Jan. 5 | A resident of Fegan Road in Summerfield reported that sometime between midnight on Nov. 10 and 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 25, a known person stole $540 from the victim. Jan. 8 | A resident of Summerfield Road in Summerfield reported that sometime between noon on Jan. 3 and 6:13 p.m. on Jan. 8, two known juveniles stole a $750 Stihl chainsaw and a $300 Echo chainsaw. The investigation continues.

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President’s views on gun control uninformed, misguided Once again, guns and the legal purchasing of guns are under attack. Our President’s comments and ideas the other day, along with the tear flowing down his cheek, are too much. I guess he does not have anyone around him who knows much about this subject – definitely not Bloomberg!

vidual wants to buy another private individual’s firearm, no check is required whether at the gun show or at home. A Department of Justice study showed that 2 percent of guns used in crimes were bought at a gun show.

The President did speak one truth: you can buy a gun online. What he did not say is that it must be shipped to a federal firearms licensed dealer; that dealer then must perform a background check before you get the firearm.

Lest you think I am totally against this just because it is Obama’s plan, I do agree with the part that calls for gun owners to take care of the firearms they own by storing them safely. I am sure that in North Carolina, the owner is responsible and can be charged if a juvenile gets an improperly stored gun.

That mythical gun show loophole does not exist. Every federal firearms licensed dealer must conduct background checks. Yes, if a private indi-

I also agree with helping kids learn more about how to prevent gun violence. We probably disagree with the way to do that, however. President

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Obama wants schools to do the teaching – this is where the United States has messed up. Parents should be the ones training their kids, not giving it over to the government to do it because it’s the easy way out. This is in my opinion the biggest downfall – either uninvolved parents or absent parents.

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The sheriff’s department and other agencies are all too familiar with the solicitors at this intersection. They travel in groups of two to four and often represent themselves as being connected with a ministry in Charlotte. This is not accurate – they do not possess valid (solicitation) licenses, they hand out flyers with fraudulent information, and they are soliciting under the pretense of an organization that doesn’t exist. In addition, these people often walk down the middle of the lanes, approach vehicles or make contact with the occupants, and block areas of travel. A solicitor is not allowed to do any of these because of the law listed above. This is called “impeding traffic” – in other words, performing any action that would

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Solicitors at intersection are unwelcome There has been a lot of talk about the recent panhandlers at the intersection of N.C. 68 and N.C. 150. I realize Oak Ridge has not established any laws or city ordinances regarding solicitation, which in turn has led to the mentality of “there’s nothing we can do.” However, that is not accurate. NCGS 20-75 states: “No person shall stand or loiter in the main traveled portion, including the shoulders and median, of any State highway or street, excluding sidewalks, or stop any motor vehicle for the purpose of soliciting employment, business or contributions from the driver or occupant of any motor vehicle that impedes the normal movement of traffic on the public highways or streets.”

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inhibit the regular flow of traffic. The citizens of Oak Ridge and surrounding areas need to realize that these panhandlers are a downfall to our communities. Where there are a few, they become many. All it takes is a call to the police and a moment of explanation of how they are blocking, impeding or holding up traffic. Repeated calls of complaint will not only send these solicitors packing, but encourage our town leaders to take action to keep this from occurring in the future. Lauren Graham, OAK RIDGE Editor’s note: Lt. Chad Sibert of the Guilford County Sheriff’s District 1 office confirms the office has received complaints about the solicitors at the intersection of N.C. 68 and N.C. 150. However, Sibert says that “apart from being less than polite, they are not actually impeding traffic (at least not in a manner we can articulate in court).” Unless it can be proven that traffic has been impeded, threatening or hostile situations have occurred as a result of the solicitors’ actions, or the town adopts an ordinance that either prohibits solicitation or requires solicitors to have a permit, the sheriff’s department is limited as to what it can do in these situations. See more in this issue’s front cover story, “Solicitors make waves at intersection.”

 The wonderful staff of Allerton Place Apartments on Pleasant Ridge Road for helping make my move to Greensboro stress-free. They made everything so easy, and I absolutely love my new apartment!  The grinner who lauded the “dedicated civilian personnel who keep our airports, borders and shipping ports safe ... and ... do their best” to protect us. I laughed out loud. Guess a 5-percent success rate is good enough!  The staff at the Bank of Oak Ridge (in Oak Ridge), who have helped me, an elderly gentleman, several times in the last several months. The employees have been helpful, courteous, patient and professional – a credit to them and the bank.  Tony Coppola, former owner/manager of Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant in Oak Ridge, for dedicating 14 years to our community! Best wishes on your new restaurant in High Point, Tony, and welcome to the new Elizabeth’s owners.  Mitchell and Bartlett Orthodontics and their generous patients for donating food to the Oak Ridge United Methodist

Church Backpack Ministry. The food drive was a success and your generosity is a true blessing to many local children!  The Northwest Observer’s “Looking Back” feature. I did a double take when I read that “tail waggers” were prohibited on N.C. 68. Did not know if Oak Ridge zoning stopped a pet service or exotic night club. Editor’s note: We’re glad we caught your attention with our sub-header, “‘Waggle tails’ prohibited.” For those who may have missed it last week, the term, in this context at least, refers to tractor trucks pulling twin trailers.  Northwest High School women’s varsity basketball team on your HAECO tournament championship – you rock!  The Town of Oak Ridge for approving a land use plan update that will allow an additional housing option for empty-nesters and young families.  The Northwest Observer’s associate editor, Gerri Hunt, for the last year of service to our readers in northwest Guilford County. We’ll miss you, Gerri, and wish you the best on your new job!  Our readers for finding nothing to gripe about this week!

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS “We swarmed all over the defensive end of the floor,” he said. “We limited the Bison to a single field goal. “Offensively, we shared the basketball to the tune of 29 assists on 33 made field goals.” Of those 29 assists, Jalen Spicer collected 11, and Thomas Hennigan’s

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5 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists helped Northwest win their fifth straight contest over Central. UP NEXT | The Northwest Guilford men will make up an away game at Page on Jan. 13. The men’s and women’s teams will travel to play Glenn on Jan. 15.

NORTHWEST GUILFORD VARSITY WOMEN (14-0, 2-0) The Northwest Guilford women’s varsity basketball team took the court with a vengeance on Jan. 11, scoring a 40-0 run against High Point Central; by halftime the score was 43-3. Holding strong through the second half, the Lady Vikings soundly defeated the Bisons 59-9. “We’ve made an emphasis this year to concentrate on ourselves,” said head coach Darlene Joyner. “We tell them at the beginning of the game to forget the score, just go in and concentrate on

what we need to do to get better.” Catherine Moore led all scorers with 12 points, and every player on Northwest’s roster scored at least two points. Joyner said it was encouraging for players like Moore and her non-starters to play quality minutes. “Those kids work hard in practice, and they work just as hard on the court as the starters,” she said. “It encourages them to keep working hard at practice.” Cayla King finished with 9 points and Hayley Barber had 6 points.

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Commons, owner of CrossFit on Linville Road, built a new facility that the Oak Ridge Historic Preservation Commission ruled did not comply with the town’s historic district guidelines.

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But Stokesdale’s acceptance of 7.5 miles of the A&Y Greenway Trail is in stark contrast to Summerfield’s. Stokesdale Councilman Frank Bruno, a staunch supporter of the trail and its inclusion in the 1,000-mile Mountainsto-Sea Trail that spans the state from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, repeatedly extolled the virtues of the trail. By September 2015, the majority of the Stokesdale Town Council was backing away from being a part of the trail, noting construction and maintenance costs, and the pathway’s close proximity to private property. A month later, following a presentation to the town council on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, citizens spoke out during a public comments period. Opponents cited trespassing, crime, liability, trash and cost; proponents cited quality of life, happiness, family-friendliness, and drawing people to the town. In December, the town council voted 3-2 to dissolve the town’s Trails/Paths/ Right of Ways Committee.

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That legislation did get proposed as House Bill 799, driven by Union County Rep. Mark Brody, after he was contacted by one of the CrossFit owners. Brody argues that conflicts between a historic property owner and a local historic preservation commission are not best handled in court, rather they should go through an arbitration process and the arbitrator should specialize in historic properties. Brody pulled the bill from the House floor following a visit to Oak Ridge, deciding he needed to do more research on its historic district, and then resubmitted it. The night before it was to be heard by the House Finance Committee, a change was made to allow an owner of property within a designated historic district to petition for removal from the district. The bill didn’t get through the committee before the legislative session ended on Sept. 30, however. The General Assembly will reconvene on April 25, 2016, at which time HB799 may be heard.

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The Town of Stokesdale is seeking qualiﬁed applicants for the position of TOWN CLERK to manage the daily operations of the town. For more information, visit the “JOBS” link on the Stokesdale website.

Come tour the SOUTHERN LIVING SHOWCASE HOME, located at 8540 Linville Road, Oak Ridge, January 15-30, Wednesdays through Sundays, 12n-5pm. See display ad on page 11 for more information.

GSC School Nutrition is hiring COOKS, SERVERS, AND CASHIERS! School Nutrition Services will host two hiring expos – Pearce Elementary on Thursday, January 21, and Jamestown Middle on Friday, January 22. No walk-ins. All interviews by appointment only. Go to www.gcsnc.com, click on the Human Resources tab and apply online. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted with an appointment time and location.

The Oak Ridge Youth Theatre will perform THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE on January 17 & January 24, 6:30pm, at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road. FREE ADMISSION! A love offering will be collected to beneﬁt the Good Samaritan Ministry of Stokesdale. Visit www. oakridgeyouththeatre.com for information.

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Construction/Manufacturing OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR needed. Job duties include formatting quotes, bid packages, FRQ’s for customers. Facilitate information between sales reps and customers. Maintain job ﬁles on computer system. Maintain master calendar with project dates. Receive, proof and enter customer PO’s in computer system. Requires excellent written/verbal skills. Word, Excel, PDF. Must be self-motivated, organized and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Current position could be expanded based upon applicant’s abilities. Starting salary range 26K to 32K. Company offers 401K, health insurance, paid vacation and holiday time. Email resume to jobapplicant@cyrco.com, fax to (336) 668-2610, or mail to PO Box 7292, Greensboro, NC 27417. P/T SALES ASSOCIATE – Boone Fabrics seeks individuals with successful retail background; interior design/decorating exp. a plus. Some Saturdays but NO NIGHTS/ SUNDAYS. Send resume w/salary requirements to sales@boonefabricsnc.com or PO Box 369, Colfax, NC 27235. WoodmenLife is seeking a PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE. Generous compensation plus bonus opportunities and exceptional beneﬁts for those who qualify. Training and professional sales tools provided. Does your income match your talents and efforts? Don’t wait for corporate America to recognize your worth. Contact Frank Bruno, recruiting sales manager, (336) 643-4115 or 337-8473.

EXPERIENCED STYLIST NEEDED for salon in Summerﬁeld. Call Laura at (336) 441-8414.

WINE & DESIGN at Spring Arbor, Thursday, Jan. 21, 6:30-8pm, featuring teaching artist Lia Miller. See display ad on page 4 for more details.

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PIANIST: Summerfield Methodist Church has immediate opening for P/T pianist. Send resume to: SUMC, PO Box 639, Summerfield, NC 27358 or email office@ summerfieldumc.com.

Upward Sports BASKETBALL & CHEER evaluations, Saturday, Jan. 16, 9am-12n, Saturday, Jan. 30, 1-4pm. See display ad on page 5 for more details.

P/T ADMIN. ASSISTANT. Computer skills including exp. with Word and Excel. Customer service, answer phones, modify docs, maintain electronic ﬁling system, data entry. Please send resume and contact info to sadjusters@triad.rr.com.

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REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN or exp. Veterinary Assistant needed for busy small animal practice. FT/PT. Competitive salary and beneﬁts. Apply in person: 1012 Hwy. 150W, Summerﬁeld, NC, 27358. www.theahlb.com.

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CLEANING CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. (336) 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com. MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 937-5231. MAID 2 GLIMMER – Maid Cleaning Premier cleaning service with Amazon Local. Call (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com. EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER. Dependable, references available. (334) 750-9063. SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE, Affordable, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196.

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TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, grading, brush/tree removal, food plots and more! (336) 207-6632.

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

ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

FLOORING CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed/insured. 643-6500.

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Debris removal, grading/ hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035. PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, ﬁll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.

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LAWN EQUIPMENT SERVICE Located in Oak Ridge. Free pick up and delivery. Tune up, preventive or rebuild on all lawn service/yard equipment. Commercial or residential. Call or text Rick, (336) 501-8681.

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulching, landscaping, driveways, gravel, concrete work. 362-3647.

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.

BOBCAT WORK, bushhogging, and tractor work. Brad Mills, (336) 382-1505.

JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

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GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522. APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.

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ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.

FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Tree and leaf cleanups. Bed reconstruction, pine needles & mulch Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 464-5215. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. GREGORY’S BOBCAT SERVICE Land-clearing, grading, landscape construction, debris removal. Licensed and insured and honest! “Leave the Dirt to Me!” (336) 362-6181.

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STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small. George Joyce, (336) 382-3860. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764. ORTIZ LANDSCAPING – Complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981.

GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS, ﬁreplaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.

AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.

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STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. 643-1119.

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PAINTING & DRYWALL STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com. CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155. PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.

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PLUMBING 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. BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924. JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce 656-0019, cell 382-6905.

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

A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. rooﬁng specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanrooﬁnginc.com, 621-6962.

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT – fryers, grill, oven, slicers, utensils/trays, more! 383-7732.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, rooﬁng specials, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. 362-6343. ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981.

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ROOFING CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential rooﬁng, rubber ﬂat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.

 MISC. SERVICES TURNING 65 IN THE NEXT 90 DAYS? Call Rich at BCBS, (336) 202-9100. We gladly make house calls to discuss your insurance options. Happy Birthday! DAVE’S AIRPORT SHUTTLE Call (336) 298-7195. BLUEGRASS BANJO LESSONS 10+ years experience. BA in Bluegrass Music. Call Nathan, (336) 404-9310. SUPERBOWL PARTY? Call Devall’s Cajun Catering for your boudin. (336) 383-7732. COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068. SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470. MARKETING ASSISTANCE for any size business! If you’d like to reach all of northwest Guilford County in a well-read, trusted weekly publication, the Northwest Observer might be a great option for you! Call (336) 644-7035, ext. 10, or email advertising@ nwobserver.com to learn more! MAISY DAISY FLORIST INC. 7779-B US Hwy. 68, Stokesdale (beside Oliver Diesel), maisydaisyﬂorist.com, (336) 441-8611. Flowers, wreaths, & gifts for all occasions, as well as free local delivery!

COMING UP AT GOLDEN ANTIQUES Book sale, January 8-16; Glassware (Pyrex & Corningware) sale, January 17-23. 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale (turn on Simpson Road off Hwy. 220). (336) 949-4958. FIREWOOD FOR SALE, oak & hickory. Pick up or delivery. (336) 643-9332. WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys. New vendors welcome. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 1-6pm. SEASONED FIREWOOD, delivered and stacked. 1/2 cord, $80. Call 686-6373.

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ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025.

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND BULL for sale. Got two, one has to go. Brown or white. Long horns, long hair, 4 years old, gentle, great for pet or cross-breeding. $750. Call (336) 508-5651.

SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD, $80/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615.

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...continued from p. 1 Little says the program currently has about 18 clients who live in nine homes in Charlotte’s Wilmore community; the homes are furnished and paid for by the ministry, which also provides the clients with food and clothing during their stay. Little says Miracle House receives no government funding, rather it is “people funded” and relies solely on donations … and that’s where the solicitation comes in. “Each person is assigned a target financial goal, according to their talents – once they hit that goal, anything beyond it goes for personal things,” Little says. “If they don’t hit their goal we talk with them.” However, some former clients claim that Miracle House requires participants to raise $75 or more per day, six days a week, through soliciting funds on the street, and those who don’t meet their goals have to leave the program. Little disputes those claims, chalking them up to disgruntled clients who left the program after failing to meet the expectations placed on them. There is no shortage of controversial news stories about Miracle House of Hope, which include questions about how much it collects in donations versus what is reported to the IRS. Little says he is not involved with the ministry’s finances, rather focuses on restoring lost souls. “I let the financial director worry about the financials,” he says, explaining donations collected on the street are handed over to the team leader who travels with small groups of clients to various towns and cities throughout the state and beyond; the money then goes to an administrator and a financial manager to be deposited into Miracle House’s bank account. Little says his wife, Sandra Cornelius-Little, who is Miracle House’s president/CEO, is also not involved with the ministry’s finances. As for some Miracle House clients aggressively soliciting, Little doesn’t deny that it happens, and invites anyone who experiences this approach to call him so that he and a team leader can work with the client. “We’re dealing with guys who have been living off the street – we’re dealing with men and women who are trying to

kick drug habits and who are lost,” Little says. “Each client should have on a name tag with their picture … and there should always be a team leader. They should be well-mannered, and preach the message of God.” Oak Ridge Town Manager Bruce Oakley says the town has not yet taken action to address the solicitors because he thought they were already prohibited by state statute NC GS 20-175, which reads “No person shall stand or loiter in the main traveled portion, including the shoulders and median, of any State highway or street, excluding sidewalks, or stop any motor vehicle for the purpose of soliciting employment, business or contributions from the driver or occupant of any motor vehicle that impedes the normal movement of traffic on the public highways or streets.” Lt. Chad Sibert of the sheriff’s District 1 office confirms law enforcement can act under NC GS 20-175 if it is determined that solicitors are impeding traffic, if the town enacts an ordinance that addresses solicitation, or if the solicitors create a nuisance, delay traffic or create hostile or threatening situations. “My understanding is that, apart from being less than polite, they are not actually impeding traffic (at least not in a manner we can articulate in court),” Sibert says. “Our experience has been that when we show up, the solicitors leave the area.” Oakley says if the sheriff’s legal department concurs that the state law does not give them enough authority, and Council instructs staff, an ordinance will be proposed to address solicitation within the town limits. Many other towns and cities have such ordinances, including Charlotte where Miracle House of Hope is based.

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