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School incorporates ‘fun’ into annual fundraising Pearce Elementary staff, students, parents rally to raise $12,600 for United Way of Greensboro by GERRI HUNT NW GUILFORD – He’s been dunked in a water tank and had pies thrown in his face. He’s camped out on the roof and served lunch dressed as Olaf from the movie “Frozen.” And

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Photo courtesy of Pearce Elementary

On hand as Pearce Elementary presented a check to United Way of Greensboro were, from left, (front row) Logan Sims, student council secretary, Sean Sims, vice-president, and Jack Hughes, president; (back row) Darlene Garrett, Guilford County Schools Board of Education member, Michelle Gethers-Clarke, United Way of Greensboro CEO and president, Erik Naglee, Pearce Elementary principal, and Jim Scott, pastor of Awaken Church, which was a partner in the school’s Family Fun Night fundraiser.

Council considers improvements Ordinance puts town in ready position to establish, to town park Swings, mulch, benches operate water IN THIS ISSUE in the playground area, goalposts and a basketball supply system court are being discussed by PATTI STOKES

by GERRI HUNT

OAK RIDGE – Establishing and funding a municipal water system is a daunting task, which the Town of Oak Ridge knows far too well.

STOKESDALE – Mayor Pro Tem Frank Bruno spent the first weekend in February walking around the Stokesdale Town Park at Martin’s Meadow, looking at what’s been done – and what needs to be done. “My 12-year-old daughter says she wants to go to the park. We get there and she walks the dog around the track and after 15 minutes, she wants to go to another park,” he said. “There’s

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Soon after incorporating in 1998, Oak Ridge commissioned two engineering firms to supply cost estimates for installing its own water system. Photo by Gerri Hunt/NWO

The Town of Stokesdale plans to add mulch, swings and more benches to the playground area in its town park.

In 2001, Marziano & Minier offered an estimate of $7.9 million (plus

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News in brief...........................3 Your Questions .......................4 Stokesdale water system ......6 Oak Ridge Town Council ....10 Business Notes .....................12 Bits & Pieces .........................13 Miracle in a jug....................14 High School Sports ..............15 Student Profiles ....................18 Crime/Incident Report ....... 20 Community Calendar .........21 NWO on the go! ...................22 Letters/Opinions ..................24 Grins & Gripes ......................25 Classifieds ............................27 Index of Advertisers ............31

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Walk this way OAK RIDGE – This summer, the northeast corner of the N.C. 150/Linville Road intersection will be sporting a fresh curb and gutter following N.C. Department of Transportation’s approval of $70,000 in small construction funds for the project on March 4. “The Town of Oak Ridge had requested improvements at that corner,” said Mike Mills with DOT’s District 7. “The town’s interested in the northeast corner, across from the State Employees Credit Union. We’ll grade out for a future sidewalk, and the town will connect that down to the shopping center on N.C. 68.” Oak Ridge Town Manager Bruce Oakley said the sidewalk on the northeast corner will look like the one on the corner in front of the credit union.

“During some of our meetings with DOT, we asked if they would ever ‘urbanize’ that intersection, which would allow for pedestrian facilities like a sidewalk,” he said. Oakley noted that a sidewalk extending on the north side of N.C. 150 all the way to Oak Ridge Commons shopping center at the corner of N.C. 68 is the “No. 1 priority of our pedestrian plan.” It will be five feet wide and 1,100 feet long. A sidewalk along the south side of N.C. 150 is the second priority in the pedestrian plan. Mills said he is now looking for funds

to put a curb and gutter at the southeast corner of N.C 150 and Linville Road. The Oak Ridge Pedestrian Plan was adopted by the town council in October 2013. The vision is that in the year 2035, Oak Ridge residents and visitors in and near the town core will be able to safely walk between homes, schools, businesses and parks, and connect with regional greenways and trails. The pedestrian plan’s three- to fiveyear goal includes sidewalks connecting Oak Ridge Elementary to the town park, and Oak Ridge Commons to Linville Road; sidewalks and trails connecting the school to the entire town business core and historic district; completing a plan to connect downtown Oak Ridge via walkways for at least one mile in all four directions of the N.C. 68 /N.C. 150 intersection; and planning trails that bring outer areas to the town’s core. The short-term goal also includes pursuing various public and private funding sources to begin connecting existing pieces of sidewalk and trails; achieving 20 percent of Oak Ridge Elementary students walking to school; acquiring easements allowing future connection from large neighborhoods to N.C. 68, N.C. 150 or the town park; and continuing to require developmentdriven sidewalks and trails.

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online: nwobserver.com e-mail: questions@ nwobserver.com Do you know what is going on with the lights at the intersection of Alcorn Road and N.C. 68? Recently they were just blinking red for the traffic crossing 68. This is a very dangerous situation. It was even like that during morning rush hour! Dawn McPherson, a division traffic engineer with N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division 7, which serves Guilford County, confirmed the lights at this intersection began flashing after the region experienced snow and ice the last two weeks of February. “My signal technicians have determined power outages or power disturbances (brownouts) are the reason the signal was in ‘flash’ mode on more than one occasion,” McPherson said. When full power is restored, the signal automatically resumes operation in flash mode for a short time, before returning to regular signal operation. If the signal remains in flash mode, DOT signal technicians are called out, said McPherson. When the technicians visit the site, they inspect the signal for issues needing immediate attention; once it is determined to be fully-functional, they will reset it to work correctly.

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This photo was recently taken on Gideon Grove Church Road near the Ellisboro Road intersection in Stokesdale, where litter lines the roadside. DOT representatives said the litter will be picked up by March 14.

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Hart said grant assistance is available for communities whose income is less than 100 percent of the state’s median income, which is $45,444 per year. “I looked at Stokesdale’s (median income), and it’s well over $60,000,” he said. When Mayor Randy Braswell asked if the town could do an income survey that excluded developments which will never be on the town’s water system, Hart responded that grantors look at median income of all residents within the town. Hart recommended the town join the N.C. Rural Water Association, which can help with rate studies, leak protection, and efficiency. “They have a long history with exactly what you’re doing in Stokesdale,” he said, urging town officials to attend the group’s annual meeting in May. Dues are based on the number of water system users – currently about 370 in Stokesdale. Since the meeting with Hart, the town has paid annual dues of $225 to join the N.C. Rural Water Association. Representatives of the organization are expected to attend Stokesdale’s water workshop at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17.

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PEARCE ELEMENTARY it’s all been to the delight of his 680 students, and to the benefit of United Way. As principal, Erik Naglee has led Pearce Elementary’s fundraising activities and employee donations since 2012. And the hard work of the students, parents, employees and community has paid off: United Way of North Carolina awarded Pearce Elementary the “Spirit of North Carolina Award for Outstanding School Campaign, 51-100 employees.” For the fifth year in a row, 100 percent of the Pearce Elementary employees made donations, totaling $3,788. Coupled with $8,812 brought in during a United Way Family Fun Night in October, the school presented a $12,600.56 check to United Way of Greater Greensboro. Their United Way fundraising represents a 16.9 percent increase over last year, and is the largest amount ever raised by a school in the Guilford County School system. Pearce Elementary is also the only GCS school to raise $10,000 for the organization three times. But parents and community members have stepped in as well, contributing 55,813 volunteer hours since 2007, which equates to $1.26 million by United Way’s estimated volunteer rate of $22.55 per hour. “Our staff, community, parents and

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Sophia McMasters shows off her face paint during Pearce Elementary’s Family Fun Night in October, which raised $8,812 for United Way.

...continued from p. 1 students get really excited to give back to those who need services from the United Way. We take a lot of joy and pride in partnering with different businesses that donate time and money and services to help us with our United Way Family Fun Night, which is where we raise a lot of money,” said Naglee. “We’re extremely proud. It goes a long way, and we’re excited to continue to give back to our community, but also it’s an excellent service-learning opportunity for all of our students,” he continued. “And to give back on behalf of Pearce Elementary and also Guilford County Schools is exciting.”

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MARCH 5 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES  Mayor Ray Combs called the monthly meeting to order at 7 p.m. and Mayor Pro Tem Spencer Sullivan led the opening prayer. Council member Mike Stone was absent due to being out of the country on a mission trip.

ANNOUNCEMENTS  Nathan Freeman, battalion commander at Oak Ridge Military Academy, announced the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters would be performing at the academy on March 11. A dedication ceremony for a historic marker at Linville Chapel will be held on the academy’s campus on March 31 and an Easter Eve candlelight ceremony will be held on the campus on April 4. The academy will hold its 163rd cadet graduation ceremony in May.

MANAGER BUSINESS  4  0 to approve Beth Walker

to serve as an alternate and DeDe Cunningham to serve as a full voting member on the Board of Adjustment.

 4  0 to re-appoint Barry Knight to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission.

 4  0 to approve the Division of Wildlife’s request to renew the urban

archery hunting season for 2016.

 4  0 to continue the public hearing for the rezoning of property at 2900 Oak Ridge Road (formerly occupied by Big Boyz Toyz) until next month.

OLD BUSINESS  4  0 to approve the solid waste franchise agreement with Waste Industries as presented.

NEW BUSINESS Water ordinance. Combs explained that if approved, this ordinance would provide a framework for establishing a water supply system, should the opportunity arise. “This much will be done and out of the way and we can move in that direction,” Combs said.  Council member George McClellan said down the road, the passage of this ordinance would be considered a momentous decision.  Council member Spencer Sullivan, who served on the town’s water committee when it was formed in 1999, and has served on the water committee that was revamped in 2008, gave a

brief history of the quest to bring municipal water to Oak Ridge, then voiced his full support for the water ordinance.

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 4  0 to approve an ordinance

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PUBLIC COMMENTS A public comment period was held to receive feedback from citizens on NCDOT’s consideration of designating a portion of N.C. 68 for use by trucks with twin trailers. Combs cautioned citizens against attacking NCDOT, which he said was simply following procedure in this case by responding to a citizen’s request to consider allowing twin trailers on N.C. 68.  Jimmy Morgan of Colfax, who has spoken to the town council before about tractor trailers on secondary roads, said allowing twin trailers on N.C. 68 would “open up another Pandora’s box.” “There is no place to go on 68,” Morgan said. “It is so heavily traveled and is going to be that way until after the new I-73 is built. It makes no sense, with all the residential neighborhoods … it’s not too hard (for trucks on N.C. 68) to get going, but stopping is the problem.” McClellan said he was stunned to learn that someone wanted DOT to consider putting twin trailers on

N.C. 68, and a resolution opposing it would be very appropriate.

“If you read the article in the Northwest Observer, you know how I feel. There is a reason N.C. has a law prohibiting twin trailers on two-lane highways … it’s just a bad idea,” said Sullivan.  Council membe  said I-73 would be open to traffic within the next three years, at which time trucks with twin trailers could travel on that road without a problem. Combs concurred, saying, “Mr. Sullivan’s comments were very accurate – we don’t need twin trailers coming down N.C. 68 through Oak Ridge … it’s that simple.”

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 4  0 to instruct the town clerk to write a resolution stating that Oak Ridge Town Council is opposed to allowing twin trailers on N.C. 68 and send it to DOT.

CITIZEN COMMENTS  Roger Howerton, a former and longtime member of the town council, chaired the town’s first water committee, which was formed in 1999, and worked diligently in subsequent years to bring a municipal water system to the town. Upon retiring from the council in December 2013, Howerton stated, “I may be departing from this (council) seat up here, but I am not giving up on municipal water.”

“I feel, effective tonight, about 12 to 14 years of my life was not wasted. Thank you for making the decision regarding the water,” Howerton said, addressing the town council at the March 5 meeting.

FINANCIAL UPDATES  Town Finance Officer Sam Anders reported the town continues to hold a strong balance sheet position, and work on the FY 2015-16 budget had begun. Anders requested a budget adjustment for overages in budgeted expenses; the adjustment would involve moving about $23,650 between accounts without a net increase to expenses. He pointed out the town was about $64,000 ahead of projected income for the year.

 4  0 to approve the financial

report, and to approve the requested budget amendment.

COMMUNITY UPDATES Fire Department. Filling in for Fire Chief Steve Simmons, Anders, who also serves as an assistant chief with ORFD, reported the department responded to 49 calls in February, 19 of a medi-

cal nature and 30 fire/service related. Department personnel and volunteers underwent 308 hours of training time and installed three car seats. Anders reminded everyone to change the batteries in their smoke detectors when they moved their clocks forward on March 8. Anyone needing help replacing batteries or installing smoke detectors was encouraged to call the fire department.

knowledge was astounding.”

way at the park, which “really brings a lot of focus on community involvement to the town.”

COUNCIL COMMENTS  McClellan said prior to the council meeting he had watched members of Northwest High School’s We the People team practicing for the WTP state competition on March 13.

“I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to keep batteries fresh in smoke detectors,” Anders said.

“Whenever you hear all this bad stuff on TV, all you need to do is go to a We the People class; these students have an intricate knowledge of how things work,” he said.

Finance Committee. Chairman John Jenkins said the committee was in the process of reviewing the current fiscal year’s budget and projections for next year. The public is invited to the next committee meeting on March 23 at 6 p.m. at Town Hall.

 On passing the water ordinance, Sullivan said, “That is a big deal for us. As much as we all like our wells, our water is a fragile resource. We don’t have a lake under us, and our longterm growth is going to be best supported by a surface water system.”

Historic Preservation Commission. Debbie Schoenfeld said commission members have been reviewing information for historic markers. On Tuesday, March 31, a ceremony for the dedication of the historic marker at Oak Ridge Military Academy’s Linville Chapel will be held, followed by a service in the chapel led by Dr. Danny Nobles, the academy’s president and headmaster. Gov. Pat McCrory and N.C. Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz have been invited. Planning and Zoning Board. Chairman Doug Nodine reported the board had met the previous evening and conditionally approved a two-lot subdivision off East Harrell Road. Parks and Rec Commission. Chairman Bill Edwards said progress is being made on Phase 2 of the town park, and commission members have met with the finance committee and are reviewing pricing info from bids received. Edwards hopes to present a final plan for Phase 2 at the April town council meeting. Edwards said he was very proud that three Eagle Scout projects are under-

Sullivan, who along with Kinneman had participated in the We the People team practice, added, “We the People team was an eye-opening experience. Their depth of

 Kinneman echoed Sullivan and McClellan’s remarks about the We the People team and also encouraged everyone who could to donate blood. “Oak Ridge United Methodist Church has a blood drive every two months, so it’s easy to do. You donate a pint of blood and you’re basically helping three people,” he said.  Combs, referencing Howerton’s statements during the Citizen Comment period, said building a town hall, a town park and a water system were the three main priorities when he first began serving on the town council several years ago. “The time has come for us to begin to work on a water system that would be ours and not someone else’s,” he said, closing by thanking those who had worked so diligently to bring municipal water to the town. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

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Josie’s Boutique closing in June by ANNETTE JOYCE Josie’s Boutique, an icon in the Oak Ridge community, will soon be closing and another unique gift shop will be opening in its place. Oak Ridge resident Joyce Biggs opened Josie’s about 10 years ago in the cozy little cottage-style house across from Oak Ridge Commons shopping center. While the boutique offers an incredible selection of jewelry, accessories and gift items, it has evolved into as much of a social destination as a successful retail operation. Biggs likens her shop to the beauty salon owned by Truvy, the character played by Dolly Parton in the southern charmer, “Steel Magnolias.” “(Josie’s is) the kind of place where people come to talk and laugh and just enjoy each other,” says Biggs. “I’ve never seen my customers as customers. They’re my friends.”

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Cameron Aufderhar, a senior at Oak Ridge Military Academy, signed a scholarship agreement to play baseball at Catawba Valley Junior College on March 4. The senior said he is ready for the challenge and wants to suit up for Clemson after his two years at Catawba. Aufderhar ORMA Athletic Director Eddie Miller described what Aufderhar’s accomplishment means to the academy. “At ORMA, we are here to develop leaders who positively influence others with strong character and integrity,” said Miller. “As I have spent time with Cameron and watched him, he has been this exact role model on and off the court and field. He is a hard worker who is driven and competitive. I have enjoyed having him a part of our athletic program. Catawba Valley is getting a fine young man.”

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‘Miracle in a jug’ A big hurrah for the lowly vinegar bottle by HELEN LEDFORD “The Old Lady Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle,” an English tale handed down through generations, tells of a woman whose abode was indeed a vinegar bottle. In one of many versions, she trekked one day with her little dog down to a lake to land a fish for supper. After throwing in her line, a little fish popped up out of the water and offered to grant her three wishes. Overjoyed, she immediately wished for a real house with one room, which she received. Later, the fish granted her wish for an even larger house with two rooms. Wanting even more, she asked the little fish for a pony and a cart. Greedily, the old woman then asked for an automobile. In the end, because of the woman’s selfishness, the little fish failed to grant her last wish. Sadder but wiser, she found herself again in the cramped quarters of her vinegar bottle. One can only imagine the constant, heady fumes that wafted from her walls! Growing up on a farm, we didn’t live in a vinegar bottle, but always, on our kitchen table was a container of that strong-smelling elixir. It was usually purchased in a gallon jug, for that was much cheaper.

On the menu were veggies such as turnip greens, green beans, limas, pintos and new peas – and even potatoes. The vinegar bottle was passed among us, and everybody splashed a little on those good, fresh-cooked viands (often, along with a slosh or two of Texas Pete hot sauce). In summer, the vinegar jug’s contents were boiled on the stove for making sour or sweet pickles; the aroma was divine, though it was so strong that even the chickens in the yard must have had hangovers later! When canning, my mother also added a tablespoon of vinegar to each quart of string beans. We did not know at the time just what healthy properties were within that vinegar jug, but we did enjoy the taste. There was an old wives’ tale that if you drank too much of the stuff, it would “dry up your blood,” but each time a jar of homemade pickles was consumed, my siblings and I finished it off by drinking the brine and loved it (though it sort of “turned our mouth wrong-side outwards,” not to mention causing wry faces!) Just maybe the daily consumption of vinegar contributed to the good health of our family. All I know is we did not spend much time running to the doctor.

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is an effective skin toner, acne fighter, appetite suppressant and a sure cure for hiccups! Though there may be scoffers, drinking water with vinegar is recommended as a remedy for thinning mucus when the head is stuffy – and during the winter days of flu, colds, etc., we need all the help we can get!

And another plus: it’s great for strengthening the hair – an indication is that the “miracle in a jug” doubles as a sure-fire dandruff fighter.

Whether we saturate our green beans with vinegar, use it to erase ballpoint pen marks, unclog our sinks, or spray it on car windows to keep them frostfree, most folks will agree it is a useful product to have around. And, so sorry the little old lady did not to get to live in a fine mansion, but maybe she learned that vinegar would keep her glass bottle windows clear and spotless!

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Basketball season wrap-up by L.A. LOGAN

“We knew the storm was coming,” said Joyner. “We could have handled it a little better if we were scoring on the other end. It was a very physical game.”

ing up and continuing to play hard every minute of the second half,” said Joyner.

However, Northwest outscored Myers Park in the third quarter 17-9, while stroking four three-pointers.

“Success isn’t given to you,” said Neas, “you have to work hard for what you want. Next year, we will have a state title.”

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Neas and Hayley Barber both finished with 9 points.

Boys varsity basketball (23-4, 8-2)

(28-1, 10-0) It was a season of milestones for the Northwest girls basketball team and the coaching staff led by head coach Darlene Joyner. The Vikings advanced to the Final Four NCHSAA playoffs by securing a come-from-behind victory against No. 4 seed Ardrey Kell 56-53 on March 5. “We had to get stops on defense,” said Joyner. “The girls responded really well to our game plan.” Photo by Ty Harris/NWO Behind Joyner’s Northwest guard Hayley Barber gets past a Myers Park dehalftime defensive adjust- fender for 2 of her 9 points in the 58-38 Final Four NCHSAA playoff loss on March 7. ments, Northwest gave up six team points in Finishing the regular season undethe third quarter and seven points in the feated and advancing to the semifinals of fourth quarter. the state championship are both amazBarber sank the final three free ing feats as well as new school records, throws to secure the historic Elite Eight noted Northwest Principal Ralph Kitley. win. “I am so proud of what the NorthThough the team’s season ended west girls varsity basketball team accomwith a Final Four loss to No. 3 seed Charplished this year,” said Kitley. “For Coach lotte Myers Park 58-38 on March 7, the Joyner and these young ladies to secure Vikings have much to be proud of. a place in the history books of Northwest “Words cannot express how proud girls basketball is something we should I am of these girls and this team,” said all be proud of.” Joyner. “The bruises on their knees, hips “It’s like a dream come true,” said and arms, along with Morgan Pointer’s guard Savannah Neas. “We worked so black eye and individual fatigue cannot hard to have made it to this point.” take away the smiles on their faces in Against Myers Park, Northwest fell celebration of this win that took us to the behind early in the first quarter 24-6. Final Four.”

After playing three games in four nights, No. 11 seed Northwest varsity basketball team lost to No. 3 seed West Charlotte 78-62 in the NCHSAA sectional finals on March 3.

third quarter,” said Reavis.

The Vikings led at halftime but were unable to keep pace in the second quarter, Northwest head basketball coach Lee Reavis said.

“A special thank you goes to the three seniors on the team – Zack Braswell, Sam Covington and Kevin Henry – who will each be greatly missed for their contributions to the team,” Reavis said. “Congratulations to the entire team for a great season and a most entertaining brand of basketball.”

“We ran out of gas versus a very solid West Charlotte team … as the Lions were able to put together a 12-0 run during the first three minutes of the

Guard Jaylen Gore had 14 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds. Sam Covington added 13 points in his final appearance as a Viking.

NORTHERN GUILFORD Girls varsity basketball (21-6, 14-2) Northern girls head basketball coach Kim Furlough’s No. 8 seed team faced No. 1 seed Hickory in the third round of the 3A NCHSAA playoffs on March 3, falling short 77-51. “Hickory is the No. 1 team in the state for a reason,” said Furlough. “When we were able to make runs, it was with our young kids on the floor. The positive from all of this is that the experience will help us down the road.”

The Nighthawks wrapped up their season as the 3A Mid-State Conference champions and the HAECO Tournament runners-up. “This team really played older than they are many times,” added Furlough. “I am extremely proud of how the seniors stepped up this year and also guided the younger players. They have been a fun team to coach.”

Boys varsity basketball (17-9, 13-3) Northern boys head basketball coach Bill Chambers described this year’s basketball season as “an excellent one.”

lost one game after Christmas. This team’s dedication and team-oriented attitudes made it a special one to remember.

“Our team continued to improve, and we played some excellent ball down the stretch,” said Chambers. “Other than our last contest, we only

“Our seniors, starters Josh Gibson, Matt Graham and Sam Hildreth, will be sorely missed. Tre Marsh and Rick Djikpor also had excellent senior seasons.”

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STUDENT PROFILES 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. Thanks, too, to the student reporters at Northern and Northwest who helped us compile these profiles.

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He has been in All-County Band and was this year’s principal trumpet player in the 9-10 Central District All-District Band. He plans to major in music at this time.”

MASON KRUSCH, sophomore

Instrument: Trumpet Hometown: Summerfield Toughest class: AP World History Extracurricular activities: Marching band and Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra Future plans: Attend college for musical performance Most admired musician: Chris Martin (co-founder of Coldplay) Favorite athletic team: Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps Favorite food: Quinoa Favorite band: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Favorite movie: “Star Trek Into Darkness” Any siblings? Younger brother and sister Best vacation ever: Washington, D.C. Years in the Northern area: 16 Dream job: Principal trumpet player of a major symphony Something not everyone knows about me: “I’m considering doing my graduate studies in conducting.” Pre-game ritual: “In marching band before games, the trumpet section does yoga.” Band teacher Ed Kimbrough on Mason Krusch: “Mason Krusch is the principal trumpet player in wind ensemble and soloist in the marching band. Mason is a dedicated trumpet player and a fine musician with very high musical standards and the drive to be the very best.

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Drama

CALLIOPE GEORGE, senior Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: Calculus Extracurricular activities: Student Council and Fun Buddies Future plans: Attend UNC-Chapel Hill or Pace University Most admired actress: Amy Poehler (of “Parks and Recreation”) Favorite athletic team: Tar Heels Favorite food: Queso Favorite band: Mumford & Sons Favorite movie: “American Sniper” Best vacation ever: Italy and Germany Years in the northern area: 17 Dream job: Film actress/director Something not everyone knows about me: “I hope to one day host ‘Saturday Night Live’.” Nickname: “Cantaloupe” Drama teacher Meredith Stephens on Calliope George: “Calliope is a serious and dedicated student of theatre, an up-and-coming actor to watch out for in the future. She is a consistent positive influence among her peers as she seeks to learn something new every day. She is a creative force that inspires those around her to give a little bit more. Calliope has actively pursued outside opportunities that will help her achieve the

next step toward her goal of professional theatre, auditioning for the highest caliber drama schools in North Carolina and New York. Having won first place at the ESU Branch Shakespeare Competition last year, Calliope was a featured speaker at the English Speaking Union’s recent Mardi Gras Dinner and Silent Auction.”

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CHARLOTTE MELVILLE, junior Hometown: Summerfield Toughest class: AP Environmental Science Extracurricular activities: Singing, playing guitar and piano, Glee Club, Beta Club, indoor/outdoor track and cross country Future plans: “I’d like to go to [UNC] Chapel Hill.” Most admired athlete(s): David and Ben Melville (my brothers) Favorite athletic team: Philadelphia Eagles Favorite food: Popcorn Favorite musician: Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran Favorite movie: “The Breakfast Club” Any siblings? Two brothers and one sister Best vacation ever: Belize Years in the northern area: 10 Dream job: Singer/songwriter Something not everyone knows about me: “I get really bad stage fright.” Nicknames: “Char,” “Charlie” and “Charles” Role: Actress Drama teacher Meredith Stephens on Charlotte Melville: “Charlotte is a strong and enthusiastic drama student. She consistently arrives to class with the highest expectations, ready to embrace the next challenge. Her ensemble skills are exceptional as she strives to support her fellow actors both on and off the stage. Charlotte recently gave a powerful

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performance at Northern’s ESU Shakespeare Competition.”

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NATHAN RACKERS, senior Group: Wind ensemble Instrument: Trombone Hometown: Summerfield Toughest class: AP U.S. History Extracurricular activities: Track, music competition Future plans: Dual degree in music performance and mechanical engineering Most admired musician: Christian Lindberg (Swedish trombonist, conductor and composer) Favorite orchestra: Chicago Symphony Favorite food: Barbeque pork chops with pasta Favorite movie: “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” Any siblings? Three younger sisters, Rachel, Hope and Sarah Best vacation ever: Every Missouri family reunion Years in the northern area: 16 Dream job: Part-time orchestra and mechanical designer Something not everyone knows about me: “I’m rather fond of making LEGO stop animation.” Nickname: “Nate the Great” Band teacher Edwin Kimbrough on Nate Rackers: “Nathan Rackers is the first chair trombonist in marching band and wind ensemble. He is an outstanding musician and has been in All-County Band, AllCounty Jazz Band, All-County Orchestra, All-District Band, All-Region Jazz Band and All-State Jazz Band. Nathan has also been a student in Advanced Placement Music Theory and was the runner-up in the Reflections Arts competition in music composition at the county level. He plans to continue playing the trombone in college and possibly double majoring in music and engineering.”

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HANNAH HAMILTON, senior Hometown: Stokesdale Toughest class: AP Statistics Extracurricular activities: Cross country Future plans: Attend Brigham Young University and major in music Most admired person: Mrs. Alt (former NWHS choral director) Favorite place to shop: Charming Charlie Favorite food: Ice cream Favorite musician: Mr. Ward (Northwest’s choral director) Favorite movie: “How to Train Your Dragon” Any siblings? Three sisters Best vacation ever: The beach with family Years in the northwest area: Lifelong Dream job: Teach private vocal and piano lessons Something not everyone knows about me: “I spell my name backwards.” Nickname: “Hannah” Choral director James Ward on Hannah Hamilton: “Hannah has an exceptional ability to illuminate every room she enters. Her musicality and leadership quality makes it easy to rely on her each day. She has many great things ahead!”

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Art

MARIYKA AUBER, senior

Class: 2D Art Hometown: Oak Ridge Toughest class: AP English 12 Future plans: Go to college for illustration Most admired artist: Glen Keane, animator and illustrator Favorite athletic team: Atlanta Braves Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo pasta Favorite band: Fall Out Boy

Favorite movie: “Mulan” Any siblings? Three Best vacation ever: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida Years in the northwest area: Four and a half Dream job: Illustrator for DreamWorks Studios Something not everyone knows about me: “If I had to have a superpower, I would want to turn into any animal I wanted.” Art teacher Beth Herrick on Mariyka Auber: “Mariyka always has a great attitude and a smile on her face. She has left her mark on three of the large murals that have been painted in the last two years. She is currently working on a 40-foot-by8-foot mural that she designed for the foreign language department. She received a Silver Key Award for her portfolio in the scholastic art competition this year and is the current president for the National Art Honor Society. She is a delight to have in our art program.”

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DANIEL MORRISON, senior Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AP Music Theory Extracurricular activities: Musical theatre, writing Future plans: To be happy Favorite animal: Narwhal Favorite pet: Dog, “Shadow” Favorite food: Pizza and Goldfish Favorite band: Bastille (English rock band) Favorite movie: “The Princess Bride” Any siblings? An older brother and sister Best vacation ever: New York City drama trip Years in the northwest area: 17 Dream job: Vocal teacher Something not everyone knows about me: “I can play the piano.” Nickname: “Danny Boy” Voice: Tenor

Choral director James Ward on Daniel Morrison: “Daniel is a star student who brings a standard of excellence to every rehearsal and performance. He is a pillar for his peers and a right arm to me as his teacher.”

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ADAM LINDSAY, senior

Class: 2D Art Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: Yearbook (as editor-inchief) Extracurricular activities: Boy Scouts of America Future plans: Serve a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then become a graphic designer Most admired person: My older brother Jonathan Favorite color: Teal blue

Favorite food: Chicken pepperoni pizza Favorite musician: Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran Favorite movie: “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” Any siblings? Two brothers, Drew and Jonathan, and a sister, Natalie Best vacation ever: Driving across the country all summer long Years in the northwest area: 18 Dream job: Graphic designer for a major company like Disney Something not everyone knows about me: “My dad and I are movie fanatics, and I’ve seen hundreds, almost thousands of movies.” Nickname: “Batman” Art teacher Beth Herrick on Adam Lindsay: “Adam spends half of his day in the cultural arts department. He is passionate about graphic design and photography. He has a tremendous work ethic, and it shows through his dedication as yearbook editor. I know one day he will make an excellent graphic designer.”

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has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County ... ASSAULT March 6 | A resident of Lariat Drive in Summerfield reported being the victim of a simple assault during a dispute between family members. March 6 | A 16-year-old student at Northern Guilford High School was charged with simple assault and suspended after striking a 17-year-old student with his fist. The incident allegedly occurred as part of a dispute on a school bus. Neither student required medical treatment.

COMMUNICATING THREATS March 3 | A Northern Guilford Middle School student was suspended and referred to Teen Court for allegedly com-

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FRAUD March 4 | A resident of Oak Ridge Road in Kernersville reported an unknown suspect used the victim’s checking account information to make fraudulent charges totaling $4,945.60, including several payments to Sprint Cellular. An investigation is underway.

IDENTITY THEFT March 2 | Residents of a home on McKibbin Circle in Summerfield reported they were notified by the IRS that someone had attempted to use their Social Security numbers to file fraudulent tax returns.

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and 1 p.m. A resident of Hunters Path Court in northwest Greensboro has been charged in the theft.

March 6 | A resident of Daltonshire Court in Oak Ridge reported an unknown person used the victim’s personal information to obtain a $400 loan and an apartment lease in Dallas, Texas. It also appears the same suspect has accrued an additional $2,590 in debt under the victim’s name.

March 8 | A resident of Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge reported that an unknown suspect stole a Motovox MBX10 mini bike from behind a shed. The mini bike is red and black and has a pull-start, 79.5 cc gasoline motor. It is valued at $399.

THEFT March 2 | Tractor Supply on Marketplace Drive in Oak Ridge reported that a pair of Wolverine work boots valued at $110 were shoplifted between 12:45

March 2 | A trailer was reported stolen from a construction site on Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale between 5 p.m. on March 1 and 3:25 p.m. on March 2.

MISCELLANEOUS March 9 | A Summerfield Elementary student was suspended after being found in possession of a multi-tool type knife, which was confiscated by a teacher after another student reported the juvenile was showing it to other students.

Avoid the scams by GERRI HUNT

Though fraud reports in Guilford County Sheriff’s District 1 declined from 84 in 2013 to 66 in 2014, some types of fraud – like scammers asking victims to add funds onto pre-paid cards – are on the rise. “You get cold calls on the phone, emails, and even text messages that say ‘You’ve won so much in the ‘pick-yourcountry’ lottery, but you need to send us money to claim your winnings,’” said Detective Gordon Snaden, who investigates financial crimes for the sheriff’s office. “Usually they want it in Green Dot cards or some other pre-paid cards you can buy at the grocery stores or drug stores. “There is no legitimate business done with these pre-paid cards anywhere in the country,” Snaden stressed. “They were designed to get money quickly to a friend in need or to your college student.”

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An IRS scam, which Snaden describes as “the biggest scam in U.S. history,” involves the victim being told they owe back taxes and, unless they load money onto a Green Dot card, legal action will be taken. Two Guilford County residents, including one in

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District 1, have lost $20,000 in that fraud. Lt. Chad Sibert with District 1 said another popular scam involves a caller purporting to be with Verizon and asking for a Social Security number and account password. Snaden said a legitimate company representative would already know that information. “The best advice I can give is that if you get a call that sounds too good to be true, it is,” Snaden said. “The big thing with these scam artists is they try to pressure you … they say ‘you need to do this now or something bad will happen.’” Sibert advises citizens not to submit a payment over the phone, or to believe there’s a short time frame to act. “A little bit of common sense when talking to these people goes a long way,” Snaden added. “Just think before you’re bullied into sending money or giving info that the person calling you should already have.” Snaden encourages anyone with questions or concerns to call the sheriff’s District 1 office at (336) 641-2302, the sheriff’s main office at (336) 641-3355, or call 911 and say you’d like to speak to an officer about a possible scam.

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 Preservation Oak Ridge | This non-profit group, committed to preserving historic structures in the town, will meet at 5:15 p.m. on March 18 at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. More info: Doug Nodine, (336) 209-1999.

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OAK RIDGE WATER SYSTEM interest and contingency costs); in 2003, Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates offered an estimate of $6.6 million. An additional $2 million was estimated as the upfront cost of having Rockingham County provide surface water and connect to its system. The town changed direction, however, after being approached in 2004 by Aqua North Carolina, a division of Aqua America. Neil Phillips, then president of Aqua North Carolina, proposed the private company install and operate the town’s municipal water system at no cost to the town. Aqua had plans under way to connect its community well systems within the town limits, and the proposal appeared to be a win-win for both entities. The agreement for a private company to install and operate a municipal water system was the first of its kind in the state, and a contract was signed in October 2005 to bind the agreement – or at least, the town thought so. In 2007, town officials began clashing with Aqua North Carolina, however, when its new president, Tom Roberts, told them the system would cost about $33 million and Aqua could not uphold its contractual agreement because the project was not financially feasible. The tug-of-war that ensued found the town in mediation with Aqua as it sought a resolution for breach of contract. As the mediation talks dragged on, by the end of 2009 it became clear a resolution between the town and Aqua would not be reached. In June 2010, Oak Ridge hired Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates to design Phase 1 of the water system at a cost of $176,000. Plans for moving forward, however, were put on hold as the town waited for the possibility of funds to come from state and federal government grants and loans. Over four years later, the town is once again putting itself in “ready position” should federal or state stimulus funding

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become available for a water system. At its March 5 meeting, the four town council members present voted unanimously to approve an ordinance to “establish the Town of Oak Ridge water supply system, to provide for its operation, management, maintenance and repair, to establish rules and regulations for the governance thereof, and to provide penalties for violations.” Combs said the ordinance provides “a framework in case the opportunity (for funding) arises … this much will be done and out of the way and we can move in that direction.” Councilman Spencer Sullivan, who has served on the town’s water committee since it was formed in 1999, stated his support for the town being “more proactive and intentional in developing a water system,” and said it should be ready to take advantage of any opportunities that present themselves.

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Walk-a-thon, March 14 6th annual fundraiser will support ‘Shoes & Socks for Isaiah’s Kids’

Enjoy games, dinner and a show featuring comedy magician David Lucas during Oak Ridge United Methodist Church’s Family Night, slated for Saturday, March 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. While Family Night is a monthly event, this time it will include the sixth annual fundraiser for Shoes & Socks for Isaiah’s Kids. All proceeds from a walka-thon will be used to buy shoes and socks so orphans can attend school in the town of Kasungami, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Six years ago, Sydney Wentz was a kindergartner when she met a missionary the church sponsored for a trip to Kasungami and started raising money for the orphans. The 11-year-old raised enough money in the last two years to purchase items for more than 100 Congo orphans. She hopes to raise enough money on March 14 to purchase items for 125 children in need.

want to help? A walk-a-thon will be held March 14, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at ORUM Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road. For more info, call (336) 643-4690 or email info@OakRidgeUMC.org.

Before retiring his council seat in December 2013, Roger Howerton, who has also served on the town’s water committee since its inception, responded to a citizen’s request that the town prioritize funding for necessities such as a municipal water system. “I thought we had it made, and I found out something that will never happen again – someone won’t come up and tell me ‘I’ll give it to you for free’ ... I think we fell for this. We were within one week of having a contract signed that would have gotten us Phase 1 of a water system into Oak Ridge. I may be departing from this (council) seat up here, but I am not giving up on municipal water,” he said. Howerton attended the March 5 meeting and thanked the town council for approving the water supply system ordinance, which he said was an assurance that his time and efforts over the last several years had not been wasted. For a copy of the water ordinance, stop by or call Oak Ridge Town Hall at (336) 644-7009, or email ssmith@ oakridgenc.com.

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GRINS and GRIPES Delighted or dismayed by something in your community?

 Our neighbor, Brian Robbins, for plowing our roads in Brookfield Development. Makes it so helpful to have them cleared from snow!

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 Veeta, the garden center manager at Southern States, for always being friendly and helpful.

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GRINS to...  Saladworks, Target Shopping Center in Greensboro, for your generous donation for my daughter’s school project. The salads were beautifully prepared and the taste was just fantastic!  David Wilson, Jr. for being the best praise band leader ever. How do you do all your school work, manage your wife and kids, and “keep after” all of us band members? Central Baptist thanks you. Rock on!

 Rio Grande of Oak Ridge. Everybody who works there knows us, and knows exactly what we want and how we want it every time. And thanks for having the best chips and salsa in the northwest!  Oak Ridge Town Council members Spencer Sullivan and Jim Kinneman for assisting Northwest Guilford High School’s We The People team members and teacher Ray Parrish in preparing for their March 13 competition (and good luck to the WTP team)!  The Cleaning Dude (soon to be renamed 99 Bucks window cleaning and pressure washing). Kevin Brinkley was professional and very reasonable. Our home’s exterior looks like it did when it was built 18 years ago!  Dana Sauber of Oak Ridge Pet Sit Services! When my horses got out while I was at work, 45 minutes away from home, Dana dropped everything

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 Restaurant managers (and parents) who don’t ask loud children to calm down so the rest of us can enjoy our dinner conversation. Chuck E. Cheese or Celebration Station sometimes suits children better.

 Rio Grande for their support of Stokesdale Elementary teachers and staff. Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated by all!

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nothing there for anyone to do.” So Bruno is reviving discussions about the town’s park, which opened in May 2011. “Not to throw anybody under the bus, but the former town council built the park and then just kind of left it,” Bruno said. “When they were originally doing the park, the town did a survey to find out what people wanted there.” But, he said nobody paid attention to the survey results. “They built it how they wanted.” So Bruno wants to backtrack to the survey and original plans. “It’s funny, it’s got a nice walking track and a nice bunch of soccer fields, but that’s about it,” he said. Bruno would like to see more shelters, and some swings and rubber mulch in the playground area. He wonders why what was originally deemed as “multi-

use” fields are only used for soccer, when they could be used for football, baseball and lacrosse as well. And he questions why football goalposts were never purchased. In September 2010, council unanimously voted to purchase the goals at a cost of no more than $2,500. At that same meeting, council unanimously voted to budget an extra $3,000 to bury fiber optic cable between Town Hall and the park’s concession stand for security cameras. Though the cameras were installed, Bruno is concerned with their lack of coverage of the fields. “And a basketball court … a hard court for multiple uses would make perfect sense instead of the disc golf course. People would use it,” he said. He estimates a court would cost about $20,000. As for the sand volleyball courts, Bruno said they’re nice, but they’re used by Greensboro teams and don’t benefit Stokesdale citizens. He acknowledged that a limited budget hampers park improvements, but

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The town plans to remove the border around the park’s sand volleyball court, which is coming apart and is hazardous.

noted the town has saved money by taking over maintenance of the park (versus signing an annual contract with a company for mowing and maintenance services).

need to be expanded to accommodate required dimensions of a heavy-duty swing set; the area also needs low spots filled in, mulch and more benches.

While about half of the park’s original $1 million price tag was obtained through a matching grant from the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, additional grant funding is not currently available.

Mayor Randy Braswell said a parent has requested a fence around the playground area, and agreed with the need for more benches.

“I went to a Piedmont Triad Regional Council meeting and they said there are grants available to apply for, but they are two years behind in funding them,” Bruno said. Besides, he added, grants for adding to what a town already has are hard to come by, and many grant applications are declined if a municipality has money in the bank. Bruno hopes the town council will consider gradually upgrading the park, but they need a plan first – which is why he started the discussion at the town council meeting on Feb. 12. That night, he told council children are asking when swings will be placed in the park. The children’s play area may

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Bruno said rocks have found their way into the sand on the sand volleyball courts, and Councilman Bill Jones suggested using that sand to fill in low spots in the park, and getting new sand for the court. Bruno and Braswell had discussed removing the border around the volleyball court, which is coming apart. “It’s kind of a dangerous thing, when they’re playing volleyball if they hit that border,” said Bruno, who noted the border along the sidewalk probably keeps sand from washing down the sloping terrain. “It would be nice to go out there before summer comes and get some of this stuff done,” Bruno told the council. “We’ve talked about this for three years, so we need to seriously think about how to proceed.”

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Saturdays. Assisted living and private residence experience. I enjoy helping people maintain their quality of life. If interested, please call (336) 420-3214.

 SAVE THE DATE CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE at Summerﬁeld UMC, 2334 Scalesville Rd. Fri., March 13, 9am-7pm; half off sale, Sat., March 14, 9am-12n. (336) 643-8120. PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Sat., March 14, 7am-11am, Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church, 2640 Oak Ridge Road. Cub Scout Pack 600 invites you to join us as we raise money for the Pathways House of Greensboro Urban Ministries. All-you-can-eat pancakes, bacon and drinks for only $6! Kids Spring/Summer CONSIGNMENT SALE, Kernersville Wesleyan Church, 930 N. Main Street, Kernersville. Thurs., March 19, 7-9pm; Fri., March 20, 9am-5:30pm; Sat., March 21, 8am-12n – most items 50% off on Sat. For info, please call Jill at (336) 682-0181.

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 HOME SERVICES CLEANING FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers & gas equipment. 689-4167. SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE, Affordable, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747. 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.

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MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 937-5231.

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TLC LAWN CARE Affordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertilization and weed control. (336) 681-0097.

STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860.

CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will clean to ﬁt your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, 231-1838.

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GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.

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GRADING / HAULING GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, ﬁll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.

GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperrooﬁng.com.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. 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. STEVE’S LAWN CARE Entering my 4th season serving NW Guilford county. Mow, trim, fertilize, pine needles. Quality work at competitive prices. Insured/ no contracts! Call Steve, (336) 264-9082. BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. Buzzer-beater specials through April 15! Pine needles, mulch, weed control, fertilization & mowing. Annual service agreement discount! Buzz, (336) 509-6464. TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? Spring clean up, tree trimming, yard work, seeding and aerating. Honest, reliable & reasonable. (336) 464-5215. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeService.com.

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hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647. PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.

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TRU-GREEN TURF & LANDSCAPE Management. Free estimates. (336) 362-6181. HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 / 643-9609.

What’s going on around town? Find us on Facebook for updates! facebook.com/northwestobserver BOWMAN’S LAWN SERVICE Serving the Triad for over 25 years. Trusted, professional lawn care. Free est. 749-1307. TRU-GREEN TURF & LANDSCAPE Management. Turf care, landscape maintenance, plant and shrub installation, pinestraw and mulch, mosquito control. Free estimates. (336) 362-6181. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Snow removal! Mulching, landscaping, concrete work. 362-3647. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

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

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MASONRY SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. Spring is the perfect time for a new patio! We can help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways, sidewalks, patios. Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling & more! (336) 207-6632.

ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt

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ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.

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D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101. MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154.

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PREMIER CONSTRUCTION ROOFING Interior sheetrock repair, rotten wood, all painting & carpentry needs. 545-3277 any time.

JLB REMODELING, INC. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Insured. Custom remodeling & additions. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

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.

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MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800. 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.

PLUMBING 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. 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.

ALL-PRO POWER WASHING Windows, vinyl, concrete, pool decks, drain jetting. 15% off any cleaning. Fully insured. (336) 402-7726. PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

PAINTING & DRYWALL STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com. PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.

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

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REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, 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 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.

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MOBILE WELDING SERVICE Residential, wrought-iron fence & gates, custom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, 362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com.

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TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Licensed General Contractor with college degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We specialize in additions, remodels, garages, decks, sunrooms, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free Estimates. Call or email, 399-4894, tripp@trippsmithconstruction.com. RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of rooﬁng. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call 662-7980, or visit redrhinorooﬁng.com.

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 MISC. SERVICES COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. MATH TUTORING AVAILABLE EOGs, EOCs, SAT, and ACT math. Current Guilford County high school math teacher. Call for details: (919) 932-0425. NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “Northwest Art Framing is a ﬁnd!” – Kate in W/S. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers & gas equipment. 689-4167. COMPETITIVE CHESS COACH available. Former NC Scholastic Chess Champion. Experience in training players ages 5-18. Call for details: (919) 932-0425.

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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.

YARD EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. Troy Built XP yard tractor with 46” mowing deck; Stihl FS 56RC trimmer; 10 cu. ft. dump cart; 2 Scotts speaders. $1,300/all. Call (336) 349-2691, leave message.

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SEASONED FIREWOOD, $80/half cord, delivered and stacked. Call 686-6373.

$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.

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Beautiful 2008 Sundance HOT TUB for sale. Seats 6. Great condition. $500 plus moving costs. Call (336) 644-1101.

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Brand new BOWFLEX TREAD CLIMBER TC20, used 3 times, $3,000. (336) 501-4979. ALL NATURAL GRASS-FED BEEF, by the quarter, eighth, or package. 816-3394. WAREHOUSE MALL, INC Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys & tools. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Hours: Mon-Sat., 10am-6pm, Sun., 1-6pm. FIREWOOD FOR SALE, $75/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615. 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.

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LOVELY SUMMERFIELD HOME in a culde-sac in the Summerwoods subdivision. Within walking distance of Summerfield Elementary and Summerfield Community Park. 3BR, 2.5BA, office, large garage, workshop/storage. $350,000. 643-5600, cell 337-9173.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR RENT, prime location in Stokesdale. Around 1,400 square feet with 3 rooms. Rent negotiable! (336) 669-8334 or 669-8335.

HOME FOR RENT OAK RIDGE, 2BR, 2BA, all appliances, hardwoods, very private, includes professional landscaping. Oak Ridge School district. $800/mo., plus deposit. (336) 314-7010.

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FREE EXTENDED D L LAYAWAY AYAWAY AVA AVAILABLE – TAKE IT HOME TODAY!! DELIVERY AND DISPOSAL AVAILABLE

SUPERSTORE

Call 427-5413

7 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

We want you to be happy. You have up to 7 days to decide. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason we will gladly exchange your furniture or refund your money, including tax and any delivery fee you may have been charged in full!

MIDTOWN DTOW WN FURNITU URNITURE

& MATTRESS CENTER

SUPERSTORE Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:00 am-6:00 pm or by Appt. Plenty of Parking • Large Showroom

Hwy. 220 Business across from Kmart, 727 N. Highway Street, Madison, NC 27025 • www.midtownfurniture.com

*With financed amount of $2000 or more with approved credit. See store for complete financing details. Bedroom includes dresser, mirror, complete bed & night stand. Sale does not apply to previous purchases. All advertised prices are after all available discounts. We reserve the right to replace products advertised if they become unavailable.

BUS 220

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