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Self: ‘It’s a part of me now’ Sheriff’s deputy, shot twice, honored in ceremony

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Guilford County Sheriff’s Deputy Matthew “Logan” Self (left) credits Deputy Cody Young (right) with saving his life as he reached the scene of a domestic shooting first and applied a tourniquet to Self’s left arm. Young was recognized with a Lifesaving Award during a ceremony Feb. 22 in McLeansville while Self was awarded the Medal of Valor and a Purple Heart.

by KEVIN SPRADLIN MCLEANSVILLE – It was a position he would rather not have been in. It is a position he is fighting to be prepared for again at the earliest possible moment. Deputy Matthew “Logan” Self, of Summerfield, reflected on being the first officer to respond to what was originally reported as a 911 hangup call on Feb. 27, 2017, originating from a home in Browns Summit. Self and five other officers were recognized for their efforts on that day during an awards and promotion ceremony on Feb. 22 at District 2 headquarters in McLeansville. More than 130 people, including friends and family of the officers involved in the 2017 incident, attended the annual awards and promotions ceremony.

Describing the events of Feb. 27, 2017, Sheriff BJ Barnes said as Self approached the front porch that day, he could hear voices coming from inside the home that indicated a domestic incident was in progress. Donald Meador Jr. answered the door. Meador’s wife, Barnes recalled, “appeared and walked quickly out the door. As she passed (Self), Mr. Meador brandished a handgun …

obviously attempting to shoot her in the back of the head.” But Self was on scene. Instinct, honed in training, took over. “Self lunged forward,” Barnes went on, “and pushed (Meador’s) gun down. A gun battle in which several shots were exchanged ensued.”

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IN THIS ISSUE News in Brief.................................... 3 MST Committee Meets.................. 3 Board recommends denial.......... 4 ‘Mr. Northern’ competition............ 8 Pets & Critters.................................. 9 3,000 rescues at Red Dog Farms.10

Pet Adoptions................................ 12 Community Calendar................. 14 Crime/Incident Reports............... 15 Business Notes.............................. 18 Youth Sync: Love Letters..............20

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Formal complaint filed against property owner by STEVE MANN STOKESDALE – Sixteen residents of the Dorsett Downs subdivision filed a formal complaint against the owner of property that neighbors say has been vacant for about four years and which

they believe to be a public nuisance. The complaint, filed Feb. 8, claims that John Essex Taylor has neglected to maintain the property at 8011 Dorsett Downs “in a reasonable manner” in violation of the Dorsett Downs covenant and the current

Stokesdale nuisance ordinance No. 67. The complaint was filed in Fayette County, Kentucky, where the complaint says Taylor resides. According to the complaint, Taylor’s “failure to maintain the condi-

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NEWS in brief CORRECTION: Last week, in our Summerfield Town Council Feb. 13 meeting coverage, we mistakenly reported that Summerfield Town Planning Director Carrie Spencer “suggested the best way to link the comp plan with the UDO was to amend the comp plan whenever an ordinance was determined to be incompatible with it.”

The correct statement was just the opposite, and should have read: “Spencer suggested the best way to link the comp plan with the UDO was to change the ordinance whenever it was deemed to be incompatible with the comp plan.” As always, we apologize when we don’t get it right the first time.

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MST Committee off and running Kate Dixon, executive director of Friends of MST, is guest speaker at Feb. 27 meeting by KEVIN SPRADLIN OAK RIDGE – Following the Haw River corridor for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is “probably the most likely route” for the trail to pass through the Town of Oak Ridge, according to Town Manager Bill Bruce. The trail took center stage on Feb. 27 with the inaugural meeting of the local MST Committee, which met at Oak

Ridge Town Hall. Kate Dixon, executive director of Friends of the Mountains-toSea Trail, a statewide nonprofit organization created to advocate for the MST, was guest speaker. Dixon provided an overview of the 1,175-mile trail and highlighted examples, such as in Elkin, Alamance County and Hillsborough, of how other jurisdictions have approached trail building.

The MST is expected to enter northwest Guilford County from Forsyth County through the Cascades Preserve, located off Goodwill Church Road. Bruce said the developer of Riverside in Oak Ridge, off of Pepper Road, is

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Members of the Summerfield Zoning Board voted 5-0 on Feb. 26 to deny an application for a preliminary plat review for a subdivision consisting of 42 homes on approximately 62 acres. In doing so, however, board members seem to have handed the applicant plenty of ammunition for an appeal. The Grove at Summerfield, located at 1807-1855 Scalesville Road, is being developed by LD Equity Inc. The property was rezoned from Agricultural to Conditional Use-Open Space Residential District (OSRD) on July 11, 2017 with certain requirements, including brick foundations on each home, and limiting tree clearing to areas reasonably necessary for building envelopes, streets and utilities. In addition, the rezoning prohibited manufactured or modular homes on the site. According to the town’s development ordinance, the OSRD designation “is primarily intended to accommodate rural developments designed to preserve rural character, significant man-made features, and environmentally sensitive areas. The district permits open space, recreational, agricultural and residential uses that are part of a unified design.

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The planned density for The Grove at Summerfield is approximately 0.67 units per acre. Board member Scott Henson questioned the density of the project. “I don’t think 42 houses crammed in this area fits the definition of rural to me,” Henson said. “If there were 20 lots, it would be easier to approve.” Fellow board member Richard “Dick” Fuelner agreed with Henson. “I personally don’t like the number of houses being crammed in here,” said Fuelner, noting that “unfortunately” the applicant’s request complied with the development ordinance. Policy Area 3 of the comprehensive plan replaces the word “rural” with “community character.” Community character includes aspects related to the preservation of farming, open space, woodlands, history and culture. Board member Trudy Whitacre

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Bob Dischinger, of Evans Engineering, was the only individual present who represented the applicant. Dischinger said he felt LD Equity had complied with the town’s development ordinance and suggested that if that is a priority for the town, then officials should revise the ordinance to prioritize conservation of wooded areas. Henson then made a motion to deny the developer’s application based on three issues. First, Henson said he felt the applicant’s request did not comply with Article 4, section 4-2.4 of the development ordinance. However, that article does not exist in the development ordinance. Henson then vaguely referenced “Section 4 of development requirements” and, finally noted Article 2, Section 1-1a2 – the definitions article. Whitacre seconded Henson’s motion. Along with Henson and Whitacre, Fuelner and board alternates Clint Babcock and Clark Doggett all voted against the application. Carrie Spencer, town planning director, acknowledged she was “surprised” at the board’s vote.

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“I was surprised when the vote ultimately went the way it did,” Spencer said. “The staff’s opinion is that (the applicant’s request) does comply with the development ordinance.”

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tion of the property interferes with the enjoyment of life and property near or about the property and further poses health and safety risks” to the public and the subdivision’s residents. The complaint seeks abatement of the nuisance and a long-term solution by Taylor. It also seeks attorney’s fees and court costs. Ashley Shoaf, a paralegal with The Tippett Law Firm which is representing the residents, said in an email the certified mail receipt showing the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received the summons and complaint has been received. Taylor will have 30 days to respond or to request additional time to respond. The complaint included copies of Dorsett Downs’ restrictive covenant, Stokesdale’s Ordinance No. 67 and

the general warranty deed; copies of the 16 notarized signatures; copies of correspondence from the Guilford County Department of Health and Human Resources to Taylor; and photos of the property last summer with fallen trees in the front and side yards, railings no longer attached to the front steps, debris and old window frames piled in the driveway, overgrown vegetation, and an inground swimming pool in the backyard filled with brown water and remnants of what used to be a pool cover. Several residents last year – with Taylor’s permission – mowed the yard and removed some vegetation, sawed up and removed fallen trees, removed the railings that were no longer attached to the front steps, and drained and secured the pool.

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The above photo (left) of a 3,472-square-foot, four-bedroom and three-bath house at 8011 Dorsett Downs in Stokesdale was taken last July, after neighbors approached the Town of Stokesdale and asked for help in dealing with the property which they said had been vacant for over four years and neglected. The more recent photo (above right) was taken after several people – with the property owner’s permission – removed railings that were no longer attached to the front steps, mowed the yard and removed vines that had climbed the front brick to frame second-story windows.

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“excited” about the possibility of the MST going through the subdivision. The trail will eventually meet up with the A&Y Greenway south of Summerfield, though an exact route has not yet been determined. Dixon emphasized that while there have been nearly 90 thru-hikers of the MST, the MST section passing through Oak Ridge will be overwhelmingly used by local residents.

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The MST is expected to enter northwest Guilford County from Forsyth County through Cascades Preserve, a 130-acre parcel of undeveloped land located north of Oak Ridge, off Goodwill Church Road.

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original station. We still have “Medic 1,” which is a Guilford County Emergency Service ambulance, at Station 9 today. In 1983 land was purchased across the street from our original station to build a replacement station. In January 1990, we moved into the building known as Station 9 on Summerfield Road, which has since been remodeled to make room for growing staff and resident members. In 2002 Battleground Fire Department merged with Summerfield Fire and Station 39 was built in 2004 on Lake Brandt Road near Hwy. 150 to better protect our expanded district. Today, Summerfield Fire District is a Class 3 department made up of volunteer and career members. We have 29 full-timers, 13 part-timers and around 35 volunteers. We have three stations which cover a district of around 47 square miles.

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Contestants lit up the audience with a wide range of performances, including a mock synchronized swimming routine by sophomores Chuck Conaway and Evan Klick which drew a lot of laughs from the audience. After the performance Klick said he had a great time while raising money for Special Olympics and he’s willing to perform again next year. Lindsay Bourn went airborne as she and Harrison Church, a senior, danced to “Hungry Eyes,” from the 1987 movie “Dirty Dancing.” “It took a lot of practicing,” Church said of the “lift scene” from the movie, in which, near the end of their dance, Baby Houseman, played by Jennifer Grey, leaps into the arms of Johnny Castle, played by Patrick Swayze. Church said it helped that Bourn is a flyer for the cheerleading squad and could teach him a few techniques about how to catch someone who is flying through the air. Their hearts may have skipped a few beats when Church almost dropped Bourn during the dress rehearsal, but he apparently got the jitters out of his system and they pulled the dance routine off beautifully on the night of the competition.

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Charlie is an 8-year-old cockapoo who lives in Summerfield with his human companions, Scott and Debbie Richardson. Charlie enjoys walks through the nearby park and chasing leaves.

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Rosemary Vasko of Stokesdale took Simon Peter, 4, on his first plane ride to New Orleans for Christmas. Vasko said he was the life of the party and helped everyone pass the time while waiting for a delayed flight to Tampa. Loki is a 6-year-old Alaskan Malamute who resides in Greensboro. He loves running, swimming and snow!

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Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network Nearly 3,000 rescues and counting by ANNETTE JOYCE Having served on various boards and volunteered countless hours, Gary and Garland Graham have always been drawn to some type of activity related to animal rescue. Twelve years ago, the Summerfield couple felt the need to do something more. Through their rescue efforts, they realized there were groups of animals being left behind – primarily domesticated farm animals. As farm owners themselves, the couple routinely got calls about goats and horses needing homes and they started taking them in. Within a short time, they were overwhelmed with the number of animals in need of homes. Not wanting to turn any away, they decided to start their own rescue organization. Although the two worked full-time – Gary operates Graham Personnel Services and Garland is an attorney – they founded Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network, a foster organization focused on finding permanent homes

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for as many animals as possible. Initially, the Grahams ran the nonprofit organization from their dining room, assisted by a dedicated base of volunteers who helped find foster homes for the animals in their care. They quickly outgrew their capabilities and location, however, and within two years they moved the operation out of their home and into its current office at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro. About the same time, they hired Lauren Riehle as executive director and have been moving forward ever since. Besides farm animals, Red Dog Farm expanded its offerings to service

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Center for help. It turns out capturing an emu wasn’t that difficult – a sock was all that was needed. “We caught the emu, which was found in a backyard, using a sock puppet,” Riehle confirmed. “You put the sock over your hand and pretend it’s a bird. The emu will come up to inspect it and when it does, you put a sock over its head and gently guide it to where you want it to go.”

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The process of adoption is relatively easy and starts with filling out an application, which can be found online at www.RedDogFarm.com. That’s where you’ll also find out which animals are available.

The group’s fundraising goal this year is $40,000, Riehle said, noting, “This money goes directly to the animals and will cover between one third and one half of our vet bills for the year.”

Once you’ve completed the application, there’s an interview process to make sure you and your chosen pet are compatible; from there, you’ll meet the animal and be able to have a trial period to make sure everything is going to work out between you.

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District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County ...

ASSAULT Feb. 19 | A resident on Cude Road in Colfax reported she was assaulted shortly after 11 p.m. on Feb. 19 by a known suspect who choked and headbutted her in the face during a domestic dispute. The victim was transported for medical treatment to Moses Cone MedCenter in High Point. Feb. 24 | A Summerfield man reported he was assaulted around 8 p.m. on Feb. 24 on the street in front of a home in the 1400 block of Kintail Court by a known suspect who pushed him off his dirt bike, bit his finger, and threw a piece of wood at him, hitting him on the back. The victim refused medical treatment; he was advised of his option to pursue a warrant.

FRAUD Feb. 21 | The president of Oak Ridge Military Academy in Oak Ridge reported at 11:45 a.m. on Feb. 21 that several of his employees had responded to a fraudulent email sent to ORMA employees from an unidentified Google email account. The email requested money to be sent on behalf of the school president in the form of iTunes gift cards. Three employees purchased said gift cards, with a total value of $1,500.

ARRESTS Feb. 20 | A Colfax man was arrested for felony assault by strangulation and for misdemeanor assault inflicting serious injury. Feb. 20 | A Summerfield man was cited for simple possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia during a traffic stop for an alleged regulatory violation at N.C. 150 and U.S. 220.

Feb. 21 | A High Point woman was cited with possession of marijuana and released with a March 22 court date after being found in possession of marijuana and THC candy during a traffic stop on Feb. 21 in the 7600 block of N.C. 68 in Stokesdale. Feb. 22 | A male was arrested for possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance in the 5200 block of Northwest School Road in Greensboro. Feb. 25 | During a traffic stop at around 11:36 a.m. on Feb. 25 in the 8600 block of U.S. 158 in Stokesdale, a Belews Creek man was arrested for failing to display a registration plate on the rear of his vehicle and driving while his license was revoked. During the deputy’s investigation, the suspect was also charged with carrying a concealed handgun, possession of marijuana less than half an ounce, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, and misdemeanor child abuse due to having a 2-yearold child in the vehicle. The suspect was transported to the Greensboro Jail, where he was released by a magistrate with a written promise to appear in court March 29. The vehicle was towed from the scene, and the guns and drugs were seized as evidence.

Secure ATVs, dirt bikes, valuables Stealing ATVs and dirt bikes is a countywide trend, said Deputy R.D. Seals, who recently offered advice on NextDoor.com to owners of ATVs and dirt bikes about how to prevent those items from being stolen, and tips on what steps to take to help recover a stolen item: If possible, secure the item in an enclosed garage or outbuilding, Seals advised. If not, consider investing in heavy-duty chains to secure the item when it is not being used. Keep the title or records with the vehicle identification number in a secure location. This is pertinent information the sheriff’s office needs to locate your vehicle and distinguish it from the thousands of others just like it. Take detailed photographs of your item – this includes taking photos from all angles, the VIN number and any significant upgrades or damage to the vehicle that would distinguish it from others. Consider investing in a surveillance camera or a deer camera to keep tabs on your ATV. Inexpensive deer cameras can be purchased for around $60. “That’s a tiny amount to pay to help secure your investment and increase our chances of recovering it should it be stolen,” Seals wrote.

And finally, don’t leave your unsecured ATV out in the open in front of your residence. Seals wrote that the sheriff’s office’s most recent case on Feb. 22 involved a four-wheeler left unsecured at a residence, sitting in a yard with no one home. “Our four-wheeler thieves spend their downtime cruising the roads looking for items to steal. You are only inviting them to come back by leaving your vehicle out in the open,” he wrote. “These are universal suggestions that could apply to anything left unattended on your property,” he continued. “If you don’t take time to properly secure it, it will only be a matter of time before someone tries to steal it. Help us increase the chances of solving your case by having detailed records, photos and potential evidence such as deer camera images to catch the thief in action.” If you have any information on anyone stealing four-wheelers in our area, call the District 1 office at (336) 641-2300 or call Crime Stoppers at (336) 373-1000. Callers to Crime Stoppers remain anonymous and are eligible for cash rewards for information that assists law enforcement in recovering stolen property.

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Dignity Health Care Robin Mullins, owner; Kelly Cox, financial and operations manager In 2005, Robin Mullins’ husband of 42 years was diagnosed with ALS, and he asked to remain in their home as his disease progressed. After experiencing many trials with healthcare agencies, Robin set out to make a difference in this field and through much prayer, research and persistence, she put together an exceptional Christian team of dedicated staff to care for her husband and others. Having lived in the caregiver’s shoes, Robin and her financial and operations manager, Kelly Cox, know first-hand what to expect and they want to give back what they worked so hard to give their loved ones – the opportunity to remain in their home. Dignity Health Care offers in-home

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LeBauer Healthcare at Horse Pen Creek’s team of providers and support staff celebrates the opening of Cone Health Medical Group’s $3.1 million facility on Jessup Grove Road in northwest Greensboro with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 22. Primary care, specialty care, sports medicine and physical therapy will be offered at the new 12,000-square-foot facility, which will eventually be home to 40 employees.

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36 students from five local elementary schools participated in Summerfield Open’s monthly math test on Feb. 21. The tests are part of a year-long competition. Photo courtesy of Andrew Van Fossen

contributed by ANDREW VAN FOSSEN SUMMERFIELD – On Feb. 21, 36 fourthand fifth-graders took the latest test of the Summerfield Open, a year-long math contest which has attracted some of northwest Guilford County’s best and

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Members of the Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Club at Northwest Middle School recently made Valentine’s Day cards for patients at Duke Children’s Hospital in Durham. FCCLA Club members include (front row, L-R) Mckenzie Whalen, Christina Colon, Amerie Magdaleno and Laura Auber; and (back row, L-R) Eden Lieske, Kayla Bryant, Jayna Simon and Zoe Coburn, along with club adviser Melissa Craven. Members not pictured include Walter Clarke, Zoey Bean, Ashley Couglar and Charlotte Horgan.

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who goes there for appointments.

Random acts of kindness for Northwest Middle students involved in the Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Club extended beyond the community last month. Through their project, “Love Letters,” Northwest students collected letters for children hospitalized with chronic illnesses. The students not only designed handmade cards for children at Duke Children’s Hospital in Durham, but they were personally delivered Feb. 22 by an FCCLA member

FCCLA Club adviser Melissa Craven, in her second year at Northwest Middle, said she first got the idea of creating “Love Letters” for young patients from a 1998 article in American Girl magazine.

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Another group of students is creating “comfort caps” for cancer patients. Comfort caps are hats designed with concerns of cancer patients in mind. The group’s prototype was modeled by the child of a Northwest Middle School staff member and modified according to suggestions the child made.

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level, so they are definitely challenging. In the words of Chris Larson, a parent who donated to the Summerfield Open, “That test would be really hard for an eighth-grader.” Nonetheless, the elementary students have risen to the challenge. This month Meredith Presnell, a fifth-grader from Summerfield Elementary, got five of six questions right, extending her overall lead. Tying for second place with four correct answers were fourth-graders Bruce Ankey, Saeed Farooqi and Wesley Teoh, all Summerfield Elementary students, and fourth-grader Noah Franza from Northern Elementary. The 36 test-takers come from five different elementary schools — Summerfield, Northern, McNair, Stokesdale and Oak Ridge. Originally, there were prizes for the top three finishers: $500

for first place, $350 for second place, and $150 for third place. Thanks to mounting community support, there will now be an additional prize of $100 awarded to the top finisher from each of the five schools. Interested to know how your math chops would stack up against these students? You can see copies of the tests (along with answers) at www.thestockyfox.com/math/tests. Just to get you started, here’s the first question on the test that students took on Feb. 21: “Vegas, Baby! I want to lose money so I play roulette. There is a 5-percent chance I win $4 and a 35-percent chance I win $1. Otherwise, I lose $1. If I played 1,000 games, what would I expect to win or lose?” Answer: Lose $50 (11 percent of students got this correct)

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Regular season, conference championships highlight Northern boys’ season by MARC PRUITT Coach Bill Chambers had a hunch the Northern Guilford boys’ basketball team might have a special season as far back as last summer. “We were holding our own in camps and jamborees against some of the best teams in the state,” Chambers said. “And we were doing it without Andy (Pack, the team’s leading scorer, who was recovering from a torn ACL). I thought that once he did come back, we had a chance for a great season.” Mission accomplished. The Nighthawks finished 23-6 overall and 12-2 in the Mid-State 3A Conference, winning both the regular season championship and the confer-

ence tournament. Winning the regular season gave them the No. 1 seed for the state tournament, where they won their first two games before falling to Eastern Guilford last Saturday in the third round. The team featured eight seniors whom Chambers said were instrumental to the Nighthawks’ success: Kellen Hodge, Andy Pack, DK Mitchell, Lee Maynard, Holden Lewis, Arbra Allen, Christian Herbin and Adam Lovelace. “I can’t say enough about this group of seniors,” Chambers said. “They were just incredible for us all season. How they came together and led us through the early part of the year, especially until Andy got back to being 100 percent healthy. They learned to step into new

roles, which was a huge help to us in close games, especially late in the season. There were several games down the stretch when we found ourselves trailing by five or six points with three minutes left, but we always found a way to win those games.

out to me the other day and I didn’t even realize it,” Chambers said. “You get caught up in the games and practices and preparation and you don’t even think about it.”

“It reminded me a lot of when I played at (North) Carolina for Coach (Dean) Smith,” Chambers continued. “There was one game where we were down six or seven points with three minutes left and he looked at us and said, ‘We have them right where we want them.’ And that was true for us. We always had a different player hit a big shot, or grab a key rebound, or make a defensive stop, or make some clutch free throws. It seemed like it was a different person stepping up for us every game.”

“I want to enjoy this a few more weeks. I’m not even ready to start thinking about next year,” he said with a laugh.

Northern won 11 straight games down the stretch before falling short against Eastern Guilford. “One of my assistants pointed that

Chambers is also still caught up in his team’s accomplishments.

Chambers said that he knows the team realized all the hard work last summer and during the offseason – including regular weightlifting sessions at 6 a.m. several times a week leading up to the start of practice – made all the difference. “We talked a lot about paying a price to be champions, and they did that leading up to the season,” Chambers said. “Sacrificing for that goal is something I’ll always remember about this team.”

Successful season comes to a close for NWHS boys’ basketball by MARC PRUITT Coach Lee Reavis wasn’t quite sure what was in store for the Northwest Guilford boys’ basketball team when the season began.

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NORTHWEST GUILFORD Chris Garrison, wrestling by MARC PRUITT All junior Chris Garrison wanted to do on Feb. 17 to celebrate winning the NCHSAA 4-A state wrestling championship at 170 pounds was to drink a milkshake – something he can’t do during the season if he wants to make weight. “I wanted to go to Burger Batch so bad because they have these crazy milkshakes – but they were closed,” Garrison said. “So, I ended up going to Ham’s with my family and a few friends and enjoyed a hamburger instead, which is something else I don’t really get to eat during the season.” Garrison dominated his weight class at the state tournament, pinning his first two opponents and breezing past his next two to bring home the title that eluded him last season as a sophomore, when he

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finished fifth in the state. “I went into the championship match with the mindset that I had worked harder than anyone else to get there,” Garrison said. “And I knew my opponent had already lost to a couple of kids I had previously beaten. I had actually wrestled him last April in another tournament and beaten him 12-3. I think I wrestled my best and it turned out pretty good.” At the Midwest 4-A Regional the week before, Garrison went into the event as the No. 1 seed, easily won all four of his matches and was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler. Garrison started wrestling in sixth grade at Northwest Middle and said it took him about two more years before he started to get serious about the sport. He will go to the Nationals in late March, where he may move up a weight class and wrestle at 182 pounds. If he stays at 170 pounds, he will likely have to cut some weight, as he said he has already added about 15 pounds since the state tournament from eating everything he normally

wouldn’t eat during the high school season.

On a side note, we asked Chris

“I work out a lot and usually run about three miles before school every day,” Garrison said. “I have weightlifting class too, and I’m really trying to add some muscle for Nationals. Really, it’s all about embracing the grind.”

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Besides wrestling for Northwest, Garrison works out regularly with Combat Athletics, a club organization, as well as Iron Man, which includes several of the Northwest wrestlers and coaches Ron Bare and Cody Harrington.

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Borders. “I picked that charity because I watched a documentary about Syria and I was reading the stats on screen about how many doctors have gone over there and served, even when some were shot while trying to save dying children,” Church said. Jalin Morton looked strikingly like Ray Charles at the piano as he belted out “Hit the Road Jack” with his backup singers, and Chris Foster – affectionately known among his friends as “District” – was just being himself. The crowd clapped along with Mathis Farrior as he lip-synced to “Every Little Step” by Bobby Brown, and Evan Thomas sang “Can You Stand the Rain” by New Edition, which won him the “Most Talent” award. Christian Bass, a junior, danced

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...continued from p. 21 answers – as well as an identity. And losing six of their first seven games this season didn’t help Reavis reach any conclusions, but he did start to see signs that the Vikings were coming together. A trip to play in a tournament in Orlando, Florida, before Christmas and then Metro 4-A Conference play was just the medicine his young team needed. Northwest finished 13-13 overall and 7-1 in the league, winning the regular season conference championship and getting a bye in the first round of the NCHSAA 4-A playoffs before losing to conference rival Page in the second round. “From where we started, with all the adversity and growing pains that are part of a young group, we stuck together

with his 13-year-old brother, Zion Crawford, to a musical mashup. “We practiced every night before we went to sleep,” Bass said. “The night before, we looked at each other and said, “We might have the best one … we got this!” Bass said their dance moves got the crowd going, with the clincher coming when he lifted Zion in the air and twirled him around while the “Titanic” theme song played. Bass, who was crowned “Mr. Northern” after raising over $1,200 Photo courtesy of Debbie McGee for St. Jude’s Hospital, said he Lindsay Bourn goes airborne as she and chose the children’s hospital as Harrison Church, a senior, danced to the his charity in honor of Northern song “Hungry Eyes,” from the 1987 movie Middle School student Johnny Van “Dirty Dancing.” Kemp, who has had a long battle with leukemia since first being diBesides the nonprofits mentioned agnosed with the disease in third grade. above, the seven other nonprofits “He is a huge inspiration in my life,” Bass said. “I told everyone, ‘Do not stop receiving donations from the Mr. Northern competition were: A Simple fighting. Do not take life for granted.’” and continued to grow and develop as individuals so we could continue to grow and develop as a team,” Reavis said. “I was very proud of them.” Northwest played Smith, Eastern Guilford and Northern Guilford in its first three games. Smith and Eastern advanced to the semifinals of the 3-A Western Regional. Northern advanced to the third round of the state tournament before losing to Eastern. Southwest Guilford, the defending 4-A state champion, beat Northwest in the fourth game of the season. “That’s a tough stretch of games for any team to go through, as good as those guys are this season,” Reavis said. “Our non-conference schedule was brutal. You never know how guys are going to handle that adversity, but we stuck with it and adjusted some things. It took our kids a little while to figure out how we wanted them to play and how we needed them to play to be successful.”

Reavis said the trip to Florida, where his team won two close games before losing in the championship, was beneficial for several reasons. “All three games were tightly contested, and Tristian Perry hit a shot in the first game with about one second left for us to win by one,” Reavis said. “We found our stride down there. Even though we didn’t win the championship – and we had our chances – we left there with some confidence. It was good to get away and spend quality time with everyone. It definitely felt like things were starting to click and fall into place.” Northwest won two of its first three conference games before falling to Ragsdale on a buzzer beater, then reeled off seven straight wins – including a non-conference win against Southern Durham – and clinched the regular season title. “Everyone was producing what they needed to individually for us to be the

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Gesture, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, Feeding America, American Cancer Society, Out of the Garden and ASPCA. best team we could be,” Reavis said. “It became a matter of us playing well versus what the other teams were doing. If you get to that point where you worry about what you do and are less concerned about what somebody else does, you’re headed in the right direction.” Reavis appreciated the leadership from his three seniors – Jacob Leonard, Jacob Riddles and Tommy Smith – and is looking forward to having a solid core of returning players next season. “Our seniors led us in all the ways that leaders do,” Reavis said. “Their effort and attitude and keeping everyone on the same page was invaluable, especially when we were struggling early in the season. And with guys like Christian Hampton and Dean Reiber and Tristian Perry and Johnny Pagano and Bobby Bolton and Noah Allred coming back for us with a season under their belts, we’ll have a lot more experience to start out next season.”

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Annette Joyce for her Valentine’s article on Marvin and Lorraine Veto (our Feb. 8-14 issue). We have been friends with them for over 30 years and they are a great couple, great givers and great examples. (Summerfield) Mayor Gail Dunham for her openness and for getting information out to the citizens so that we can be informed about what’s going on in our town. The person who cares about families playing disc golf at the Stokesdale Town Park and built a safe bridge over a rocky ditch. Elizabeth’s Pizza on Battleground Avenue for hosting NWMS’s wrestling banquet. Great food and excellent service for a large crowd. Really appreciate all that you did for the Vikings! Republic Services. Thank you for updating your routes to accommodate our community (even if trash and recycle pickups are on different days). Our overwhelmingly generous business community in and near Oak Ridge. Not only do you give to sponsorships and causes that bring your business good publicity, but you also give and live generously behind the scenes, without any expectation of recognition. The Summit Church Oak Ridge for their amazing welcome bags that include a movie and pizza gift. It was so nice to get a gift welcoming us to the community. Those who support allowing teach-

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ers to arm themselves. I’m a teacher and I’m willing to carry a gun. I will continue to practice using it so if a situation arises, I could protect my students instead of being defenseless. The GOP tax cut and President Trump! Regarding the gripe in last week’s issue, $5.30 a day equals $165 a month and means a lot to some families. My family is one of them. The tenderhearted woman who extended herself to me at the post office when she saw I needed a ride and was carrying groceries. Your kindness made my day. Janelle Robinson for looking into Todd Rotruck’s eligibility to vote in Summerfield and to subsequently run for Summerfield Town Council. Debbie and Sherri at BB&T for helping me with a tricky transaction. It worked! The Northwest Observer for pointing out that a $5.30-a-day tax cut equals $165 a month. That is a huge amount to a lot of people. Oak Ridge Postal worker Martin for providing excellent customer care. I deeply appreciate the exemplary kindness he showed when he let me come back Monday and pay for postage on a letter I was sending. The teenagers of south Florida for their courage, for calling out the gun lobbyists, and for speaking truth that is lacking in the political class. Their passion for justice is remarkable.

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Those who griped POTUS was blocking the FBI’s investigation (NWO’s Feb. 15-21 issue). Mueller finds no collusion and indicts 13 Russian “trolls” instead. Says no POTUS involvement! Gasp! Apple for not listing Easter on their iPhone/iPad calendar. April Fools’ Day, Juneteenth Day, Indigenous Day, but no Easter. Liberalism. Editor’s note: Apple reportedly decided to omit Good Friday and Easter from its 2018 U.S. Holiday calendar for users running the latest (11.2.6) version of the company’s iOS operating system (although one article we read indicated that not all users of this version experienced the omission). It was reported that Apple received several complaints about the omission and initially responded that “the calendar is as it should be.” But according to Snopes, an online fact-checking site and reference source, as of Feb. 24, Easter (as well as Good Friday and Passover) has been restored to Apple’s calendar apps. Stokesdale Town Council for voting to remove a well-built treated footbridge (at the disc golf course) that cost them $0. Those who use a tragedy as a way to end the Second Amendment. Town of Stokesdale. Bet your residents who closed their wells and hooked up to this fantastic contaminated water system are thrilled. No big deal, it will all be resolved by June. I’ll keep my well, thanks! Northwest Observer editor who, in her urge to editorialize, missed the point of the inequality of the GOP tax cut that gave most Americans like me a little money – “candy” – while a tiny powerful wealthy minority made off with millions. Republic Services for not optimizing their planning and for forcing Summerfield customers to set trash and recycle

containers out on two different days. If enough of us call to complain, they may listen. Editor’s note: Republic Services has received complaints about the weekly trash pickup and bi-weekly recycle pickup in Summerfield now being on two different days of the week. At the Summerfield Town Council meeting on Feb. 13, Tony Krasienko, municipal services manager with Republic, told the council and those present that once all the current issues to the problems customers have been experiencing have been resolved, the company plans to move trash and recycle pickup in Summerfield back to the same day of the week. The person complaining about their extra $5.30 a day from Trump’s tax cuts. Send your $5.30 to me – I’ll put it in my bank account and won’t complain one bit. Us, the American people, for allow-

ing one mass school shooting after another without holding politicians accountable and allowing them to be subservient to the gun lobby and corrupted by its money. Which school will be next? Whose kids? The people who are throwing all the garbage on the side of Linville Road where the new bridge is built. It looks awful! A littering fine sign should be put up. The person who complained of tailgaters (NWO’s Feb. 15-21 issue) on N.C. 68 and not moving faster because he/she was at the speed limit. Why don’t you move to the right lane and avoid causing a traffic accident? Editor’s note: I’m not certain what part of N.C. 68 the reader was referring to, but the part of N.C. 68 that runs through Oak Ridge and Stokesdale is only two lanes, so moving to the right lane on N.C. 68 in that area is not an option.

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Council members should do the right thing After the recent divisive Summerfield election, I was hoping that the council would come together to reunite our town. This is not happening. I was hoping that members Barnes, O’Day and Walker would finally see that most residents want the same thing – lowdensity but affordable housing options that protect our rural character and water. There are new homes in lower price ranges being built in Summerfield, showing it can be done. One of the above council members told me that those thousands who signed petitions and voted against Planned Development are not a majority of Summerfield. Of residents who choose to be involved, they are a majority. So, the above council members should finally listen and require all town development documents to be amended to ensure only low-density developments, with no threat of apartments, condos or unsightly retail. This would go far in uniting us. I was equally hoping that newly elected council members Pegram and Rotruck and Mayor Dunham would reach out to existing council members and town employees in a spirit of

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compromise. It doesn’t serve residents for newly elected officials to come into office looking for fights. As an example, I fail to understand how it helps Summerfield for Pegram, Rotruck and Dunham to refuse to attend a planning summit because they don’t like the agenda. Wouldn’t it have been better to attend, reaching out to the remaining town council to work it out? It seems wasteful and disrespectful not to attend. I am disappointed that our quaint, friendly town has leaders acting more like politicians in Washington than residents of Summerfield. If you dig your heels in and refuse to work together, nothing will get accomplished. In my humble opinion, we got here because our leaders weren’t fully listening to the public over the PD issue. We need our leaders to work together to solve this divisiveness, compromise and do what is best to keep Summerfield a lovely, congenial place to live. Please try to remember: It is better to do the right thing for Summerfield than to just insist on being right. Jolinda Babcock SUMMERFIELD

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twice. Meador’s bullet-proof vest protected a round from going into his chest. Two rounds from Meador’s gun, meanwhile, hit their target — Self’s left hip and left bicep. “After being shot, Deputy Self found himself in a fight for his life as he was lying on his back mere feet from the man who was trying to kill him,” Barnes recalled. “He was bleeding profusely. He’d lost use of one arm and had a malfunctioning weapon.” It all happened in a very short amount of time. Self, though, said it was like being in the “twilight zone.” “It was a surreal feeling,” Self said after the ceremony. “I can honestly say everything felt slow motion. It was disbelief that it was actually happening to me. My training … helped me persevere and get through that situation the best I could considering the circumstances.” Meador’s wife “directly” owes her survival that day to Self, Barnes said. Self, meanwhile, credits Deputy Cody Young for his. One of Meador’s rounds had severed an artery in Self’s left arm. The situation was getting worse by the second. “Through all this, Deputy Self had the presence of mind to clear his weapon malfunction … and get back into the fight,” Barnes said. “The officer recognized the fact that he was gravely injured and knew he had to get to cover.”

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Dressed in a navy blue suit and tie with a crisp white shirt, Self was, at least physically, far removed from the scene as he was awarded the two medals and received handshakes and words of congratulations from colleagues. He admitted, though, that day’s “hectic and chaotic” events are never far from his mind. “I definitely reflect on it often,” said

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cept it. I think, ultimately, yes, it’s tiring talking about it, but it’s all a process.” “I believe everything happens for a reason,” Self continued. “I might not know that purpose yet, but I do believe in fate. I do believe that I can be somewhat of a role model for officers or even others who are going through similar circumstances.” Self said he returns this month to Duke University Hospital in Durham. He anticipates a third, but relatively minor operation. Then he hopes to be cleared to return to full duty and to the field operations division. Self said he wants to go back out on patrol and hopes to be remembered for more than this situation. “I want to make a difference,” he said. Others recognized for their efforts on Feb. 27, 2017: * Master Cpl. E.M. Stanley and deputies L.T. Moser and M.C. Osborne each received a Commendation Award. Osborne, a K-9 officer, and Stanley provided coverage while Moser carried Meador’s wife, who had been shot and was found hiding behind a tree near the residence, on his shoulder to safety. Moser then returned to the scene. * Sgt. Eric League was awarded a Meritorious Conduct Medal for his actions that day. League was off-duty at the time the “shots fired” call went over the radio, but he responded to the scene and took command to ensure the safety of arriving officers from multiple agencies, as well as residents in the neighborhood.

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* Deputy A.D. Horne also received a Commendation Award. As Horne arrived on scene, bullets were still flying. Horne provided security which allowed Young to apply a tourniquet.

Promotions during the 2017 calendar year were also recognized. From District 1, J.P. Whittington was promoted to sergeant.

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 SAVE THE DATE Learn more about the Oak Ridge HISTORIC HERITAGE GRANTS! Up to $2,000 available to preserve historic properties in Oak Ridge. Visit www.oakridgenc.com or attend an information session on March 5, 7 pm, Oak Ridge Town Hall. Application deadline: March 26. 1st Annual “Stand Together, Not Alone” FOLK FESTIVAL.” Join Shaved ParadICE at Farris Park in Mayodan on Saturday, March 3, from 9:30am to 7pm. This event is a fundraiser for the Rockingham County Veterans Coalition Food Pantry for needy and homeless veterans. Candyman Creations (on Facebook) with Katie Griﬃn have planned a day you won’t forget with 9 bands, food vendors, hand crafted items, car show, Clay Joyner from the ToymakerZ tv show, bounce houses, rock wall, kids’ ﬁshing tournament and more. Terry Sharpe (the Walking Marine) will be the special guest speaker. Fee is only $5 for ages 13 to 64 and all others are free. Pull top can donations would be most appreciated! ENCORE KIDS CONSIGNMENT Check out our spring & summer items, premiering Thur., March 1, 305 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville, (336) 993-3444.

 YARD SALES YARD SALE, Saturday, March 3, 8am, 8402 W. Harrell Road. Too much stuﬀ! I’m a compulsive buyer and now we have too much stuﬀ. Purging the house, top to bottom. Early birds pay double.

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 YARD SALES YARD SALE. Saturday, March 3, at 7am. 7802 Winterbourne Drive, Summerﬁeld. Tons of kids’ clothes, décor and toys.

 HOME SERVICES CLEANING MAIDS OF HONOR HOME CLEANING $25 off! Locally owned, bonded staff. 40 years in service. BBB A+ rating. (336) 708-2407. THE CLEANING TECHNICIAN INC. Winter is here, kids are inside more; let us lighten your load and do a detailed cleaning to help your day. Licensed, bonded & insured. Call Lisa (336) 207-0770. HOME CLEANING. Afford. rates, ref. avail., 10 years exp. Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592 MAID-2-SHINE. Excellent service, 15 years exp. Free estimates, excellent references. (336) 338-0223. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING Gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com (336) 595-2873. 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.

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

ELECTRICAL GOT ELECTRICAL NEEDS? Call (336) 209-1486. Rodney A. Coble, licensed electrician. BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC. Got Power? Residential, commercial and solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192.

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FLOORING

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

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

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

IT’S A CARPET THING! Repairs, restretch, replace. (336) 643-6500. Are you looking for a reliable and experienced FLOORING INSTALLER? I have over eight years experience with laminate, luxury vinyl plank, base and shoe moulding. Give me a call for a free estimate. Call (336) 643-1097 and ask for Stephen.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

OLD SCHOOL HOME REPAIR/ IMPROVEMENT

“No Job Too Small”

Jerry & Lisa Potkay, Owners • Oak Ridge, NC

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Accredited A+ Rating, oldschoolsjhr@triad.rr.com BBB of Central NC Home Repairs & Improvements • Painting Wood Rot Repairs • Bathroom Remodeling Decks and much more! • Insured

Mobile SMALL ENGINE MOWER and trailer service and repair. (336) 501-8681. APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr. Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707. 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. SMALL ENGINE & MOWER repair/welding. Pickup & delivery. (336) 880-7498. L & T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE “We get you mowing!” Commercial Residential, all models 2103 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. (336) 298-4314.

PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195. BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways, concrete work. (336) 362-3647. E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, ﬁll dirt, topsoil, lot clearing, bobcat work, excavating, mulch, etc. (336) 451-1282. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, ﬁll dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 643-9332. carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. SOUTHERN CUTS LAWN CARE, 13 years experience, Colfax, NC. Nathan Adkins, (336) 500-1898. 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 (336) 643-9157. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820. EXTERIOR GREENSCAPES, LLC. Lawn maintenance service (336) 682-1456. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490.

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.

WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Lawn maint., landscaping, irrigation/land scape contractor. Hardscaping & landscape lighting. 26 yrs exp. (336) 399-7764.

GRADING / HAULING

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER. (336) 643-1119.

TRACTOR FOR HIRE – Bush hogging, grading, brush/tree removal. (336) 207-6632.

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FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Spring prep & tree work. Complete landscape maint. & hardscaping Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 458-6491. ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981.

MASONRY SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or ﬁre pit? We can help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways & sidewalks, patios and more! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs. MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free est. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS. GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS Fireplaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

PAINTING & DRYWALL

BEK Paint Co. Residential & Commercial David & Judy Long, owners

(336) 931-0600

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

CJ’S CABINET PAINTING, bathrooms, small kitchens. (336) 643-5892. CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155.

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CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior & exterior. Free est., lic/ins. (336) 669-5210. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, aﬀordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com.

PLUMBING BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic. & insured. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924. WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc. (336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info.

PRESSURE WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www. windowcleaningnc.com (336) 595-2873.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981. JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com. PREMIER CONSTRUCTION. Providing all of your home maintenance needs, remodeling and new construction. (336) 430-9507. HAMMERSMITH WOODWORKING LLC. Carpentry, custom cabinetry, built-ins, exterior repairs. ASP – Helping Hand. Over 30 years exp. Call Carlton, (336) 404-3002. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, rooﬁng, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 38 years exp. (336) 362-6343.

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KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION

Large oﬃce DESK,CREDENZA & CHAIR. $100 obo. (336) 829-6881.

PET SITTING / BOARDING

HOMES FOR SALE

30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, kitchens & baths, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum ﬂoors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call (336) 362-7469. 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.

ROOFING A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, (336) 621-6962. RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of roofing. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call (336) 944-6118 or visit redrhinoroofing.com.

facebook.com/northwestobserver 12,860 followers and growing CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call (336) 643-8191 or (336) 580-3245. KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Residential shingle & metal roofing. Free est. (336) 362-7469. PREMIER ROOFING CONSTRUCTION Insurance specialist, free inspections, res./ comm., BBB A rating. (336) 430-9507.

 MISC. SERVICES

SPLIT & SEASONED FIREWOOD. Delivery available. (336) 643-9332. SEASONED FIREWOOD, delivered and stacked, 1/2 cord, $80. Call (336) 686-6373.

 MISC. WANTED FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, any and all gas items, tillers, gocarts & golf carts, ATVs, generators, power washers, chain saws. (336) 689-4167. FABRIC NEEDED for Sew to Sow Ministry to make dresses for girls in Kenya. Buttons, ribbons, lace trimming, elastic and thread needed. Cotton fabrics work best, any amount. Call Beth, (336) 644-8155. $$$ - WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. (336) 552-0328. Sew to Sow Ministry in need of gently used, WORKABLE SEWING MACHINES. Call Beth, (336) 644-8155.

 PETS & ANIMAL SVCS ANIMALS AVAILABLE FREE choocolate lab to a good home. Murphy is 6 1/2 years old and neutered. He is not good with small children. (607) 873-3384.

Ready for a NEW family member? Visit adoptshelterpets.org to see animals at the Guilford County Animal Shelter in need of a loving home.

SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470.

ANIMAL PRODUCTS FOR SALE

COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068.

ORCHARD AND FESCUE HAY Square bales perfect for cows & goats. Contact (336) 298-7621.

KPS – KELLY’S PET SERVICES Professional in-your-home pet sitting. Insured & bonded. Member Pet Sitters International. Openings currently available for Oak Ridge only. Call (336) 706-6706, email kpsforyourpets@gmail.com, www.facebook. com/kpspets, or @kpspets on Instagram.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

on water’s edge of beautiful Belews Lake.

OAK RIDGE COMMERCIAL OFFICE Approximately 1,000 sq. ft., 2BA, $1,250/mo. (336) 669-5233.

Very open feel with approx. 12’ high ceil-

Located on quiet cove in Carolina Marina. ing in the living area. One private bedroom and two additional separate sleeping lofts for kids or guests. Cozy built-in electric ﬁre-

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OAK RIDGE, 1-rm. furn. apt., LR/BR, bath, kitchenette area, $600/mo. (336) 669-5233.

and plentiful storage. Shared dock for your boat only a short walk down from huge attached deck. $169,900. Please call or text

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23+ Acres 4,500+/- sq. ft., 4 BR, 4.5 BA, large screened porch, theater, game room. No detail was spared. Open floor plan, immaculate condition, neutral décor. Great location and great house! Summerfield / Northern school district Offered at $537,000

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New quality construction on approximately 1-ac. lot in popular Eagle Ridge! 3,979 sq. ft., 4 BR, 4.5 BA, covered front porch, 2-story foyer, formal dining room, large great room with fireplace, kitchen with gas range, custom cabinets & granite countertops. $680,000

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Enjoy your personal dock and the playground Belews Lake has to offer from this 4 BR, 4 ½ BA, custom-built, high-quality home. Two great rooms, bonus room, large master retreat! Features are too numerous to list! Come and see! Offered at $750,000

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Potent ial office park! 6.14-acre wooded site zoned for business/office use in the commercial core area of Oak Ridge. 1/8 mile south of the N.C. 68 and 150 intersection, with turn lanes from both directions on N.C. 68. 1/4-mile commercial driveway leads to 4,400-square-foot main house/office building which is complemented by guest house, outbuildings and tennis court plus large landscaped island with gazebo/picnic area and pasture. Established tenant is willing to stay in place. Offered at $918,000. Visit www.berkshirehathawayhs. com/nancy-hess-real-estate-agent and select “My Listings” for photos and more details.

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Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA .................. 14 Kimberly Thacker Accounting ........... 14 Samuel K. Anders, CPA, MSA, PC..... 14

Barbour & Williams Law .................... 25 Ingle Law........................................... 14 The Law Offices of Susan Greeson ....11

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Prestige Car Wash. ........................... 16

CHILDREN’S SERVICES Guardian Ad Litem Program ............. 22

EVENTS Goodwill Industries of Central NC, Inc. .. 3 Oak Ridge Historic Preservation ....... 19

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Dignity Health Care .....................19, 27 Dove Medical Supply ........................ 13 LeBauer Healthcare ........................... 2 Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery .. 24 Novant Forsyth Pediatrics ................. 16 Novant NW Family Medicine ............. 21 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ............. 17

MEETING VENUE

Summerfield Fire Department ............ 7

The Oak Ridge Room ....................... 16

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Summerfield Family Eye Care ........... 14 Vision Source Eye Center of The Triad .. 16

Olmsted Orthodontics .................17, 22

GROOMING

Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital .............. 10 Kings Crossing Animal Hospital ........ 14 Northwest Animal Hospital ............... 12 Veterinary Hospital of Oak Ridge....... 14 Westergaard Kennels ........................ 10

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

HEALTH & FITNESS Cardinal Swim & Tennis ................ 5, 18 Snap Fitness ..................................... 18

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES BEK Paint Company .......................... 28 Budget Blinds ................................... 14 Carpets by Direct ................................ 8 New Garden Select .......................... 15 Old School Home Repair .................. 28 Priba Furniture & Interiors ................. 32 Prostone Inc. ...................................... 4 Stokesdale Heating & Air .................. 20

PET SERVICES & PRODUCTS

REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty .......................... 30 Dede Cunningham, Keller Williams .. 30 Jake Letterman-Berkshire Hathaway .. 30 Nancy Hess-BHHS Yost & Little ........ 30 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ................ 30

RESTAURANTS Bistro 150 ......................................16-17 Rio Grande-Oak Ridge ...................... 17

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Gladwell Insurance Agency.................. 6

Bethany Community College ............... 3

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