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Blazing the trails Town implementing plans to manage, maintain 130-acre preserve by JOE DEXTER OAK RIDGE – Town officials in Oak Ridge have been working hard to unveil a hidden gem in the very western part of Guilford County. Cascades Nature Preserve, a 130-acre parcel of undeveloped land located north of Oak Ridge, was originally purchased as two separate parcels by Guilford County in 2007 and 2008. Now, the property that had primarily been used for forestry purposes is being enjoyed by

local residents.

“Within the last couple years, we’ve taken a more active hands-on role in maintaining and improving some (of the preserve’s) trails and putting some of the amenities into it,” said Terry Lannon, Oak Ridge’s director of Parks and Recreation. The preserve has been a collaborative effort between several local Eagle Scouts, Guilford County, and the town’s P&R staff to install various bridges, benches and trail crossings; the town will continue focusing on areas in need of crossings and brush cleanup. Since January of 2012, Oak Ridge and Guilford County have

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Photo by Joe Dexter/NWO

A rope bridge is one of the amenities that have been added along the newly cut trail at Cascades Nature Preserve on Goodwill Church Road in Oak Ridge.

What’s your take on HB2? Survey responses compiled by ANNETTE JOYCE House Bill 2 (HB2). It all started with the Charlotte City Council passing what was described as an anti-discrimination law. Dubbed the ‘Bathroom Bill,’ this ordinance would have allowed people to use bathroom and changing facilities based not on their biological gender at birth, but the gender they most closely identify with. City council members felt such an ordinance was needed to protect the rights of those in the gay, lesbian and transgender community. The law was scheduled to go into effect in Charlotte on April 1.

On March 23, however, the North Carolina General Assembly passed HB2, a law overriding this ordinance, and Gov. Pat McCrory signed it into law. Although the bill deals with aspects of employment discrimination and transfers the power from local governments to the state government to make these laws, a primary focus on HB2 has been on the bathroom issue. HB2 reads that it’s “an act to provide for single-sex multiple occupancy bathroom and changing facilities in schools and public agencies and to create statewide consistency in regulation of employment and public accommodations.”

While some see the “bathroom” portion of HB2 as a common sense step to protect privacy rights, others believe the bill, in part or in whole, is blatantly discriminatory. We invited our readers to share their thoughts on any or all of HB2’s components, and as always, we thank those who agreed to do so. ••••• “The governor and legislature absolutely made the right call for North Carolina values in enacting HB2. This bizarre social experiment may play well in

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IN THIS ISSUE News in Brief ..................................2 Your Questions..............................4 Youth/School News .....................8 Frontlines to the Sidelines..........10 Student Profiles ...........................12 High School Sports .....................15 Crime/Incident Report ..............18 Stop, Drop & Roll photos............19 NWHS alumna’s debut novel ...20 Community Calendar...............22 Letters/Opinions .........................24 Grins & Gripes .............................25 Classifieds ...................................27 Index of Advertisers ...................31

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NORTH CAROLINA – After Stokesdale Mayor Randy Braswell called last month to request that his town be taken off of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail map, Kate Dixon, executive director of Friends of the MST, got busy. Oak Ridge had already expressed interest in a segment of the 1,150-mile trail coming through its town if for some reason Stokesdale didn’t want it. Dixon and Oak Ridge representatives met to discuss route alternatives, and within a

few weeks the MST trail guide had been reworked. As of last week, the MST guide for Segment 8, which includes the Piedmont area, now shows a segment of the trail coming through Oak Ridge rather than Stokesdale; the trail’s interactive Google map has also been updated to reflect the change. To view the MST trail guide, visit www.ncmst.org/TrailGuide; to view the trail’s interactive Google map, visit www.ncmst.org/the-trail/interactive-map/.

Congressman Walker comes to town OAK RIDGE – About 20 local residents gathered at Bistro 150 in Oak Ridge Commons on the morning of April 4 for a “Coffee and Conversation” open house with U.S. Rep. Mark Walker, who represents the 6th Congressional district of North Carolina. The informal meeting

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U.S. Rep Mark Walker talks with local residents who gathered at Bistro 150 on April 4.

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After earning her doctorate, Banga moved across the country to Stratford, New Jersey, for her obstetrics-genecology residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She finished her last year there as chief resident for student education. Banga began her career with a general OB-GYN practice in Sidney, Ohio, a rural area with very few physicians. Five years and two babies later, she and her husband, Philip Lamptey, a hospitalist of internal medicine, decided to move to North Carolina to be closer to family.

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When Banga’s not busy with her patients, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading and traveling. And whenever she gets the chance, she makes her way to the dance floor for a little Salsa dancing, which she discovered early in her career to be a great stress reliever.

At Greensboro OB-GYN Associates, Banga joins a dedicated team of physicians who has been servicing women in the community since 1971; the practice provides for the gynecological and obstetrical needs of women of all ages. Everyone in the practice, from medical professionals to office staff, works as a team to provide positive, individualized and compassionate care, one patient at a time. To Banga, there is nothing more amazing than a baby being born. “Even though I’ve seen it many times, a baby’s birth still gives me chills,” she says. “I also like the fact that I’m able to relieve people’s pain and

“We have two little girls, Julianna, 4, and Anthea, 20 months,” says Banga. “We really wanted them to be closer to family and friends.” While looking for a practice to join, Banga learned of an opening at Greensboro OB-GYN Associates. Although she says she loved the practice she’s leaving behind in Ohio, she’s delighted to join a group in this area that’s very similar. “Greensboro OB-GYN Associates is a very close-knit group,” says Banga. “The partners are extremely congenial, which is great for the patients. The practice also offers a lot of services to insure the highest level of care and convenience.”

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Did CrossFit ever pay the civil penalties owed to the Town of Oak Ridge? If so, how much was it, and what will that money be used for? The civil penalties accrued by CrossFit Oak Ridge for noncompliance with its certificate of appropriateness, in the amount of $29,750, had not been paid as of April 5. Town Manager Bruce Oakley confirmed the Town has filed a court action to collect on the penalties, but a court hearing has not been set. If/when collected, Oakley said the town has not determined how the money will be spent. A little background on this issue: On Nov. 12, the Town filed a civil action lawsuit in the Guilford County Superior Court in an effort to collect civil penalties assessed on CMT Commons, which involve two separate code violations. In the first incidence, CrossFit was charged with violating Section 30253(2) of the Oak Ridge Code of Ordinances for development inconsistent with a permit; this fine was $14,375.

to extend the deadline by 30 days, to Jan. 16. The deadline was extended a second time, to Feb. 5. With the issue still not resolved by the Feb. 5 deadline, the Town Council voted on Feb. 9 to pursue civil action. After reading Guilford County Schools’ non-discrimination employment policy, I was curious – as public, tuition-free schools, do charter schools have the same non-discrimination employment policy as Guilford County Schools? Though charter schools do not have a non-discrimination employment policy identical to that of Guilford County Schools, they do follow similar guidelines which are outlined by the NC Public Charter Schools Association (of which schools including Cornerstone Charter, Summerfield Charter and Greensboro Academy are all members). Non-discrimination policies for GCS and the NC PCSA both include language

Regarding the widening of U.S. 220, will NCDOT be waiting until it’s fully completed before opening all four lanes to traffic, or will they open each section as it is ready? Bobby Norris, a district engineer with NCDOT, responded that based upon the current phasing of the project, there are still many traffic shifts to occur on the U.S. 220 widening project which will limit the opening of the four lanes to traffic. “However, the Department is looking into all alternatives to be able to open these lanes to traffic, provided it can be

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The second violation involves Section 30-297 of the town ordinances for failure to cease use of a building for which a temporary certificate of occupancy has been revoked; this fine was $15,375. CrossFit was given 30 days from the date the lawsuit was recorded to either pay the fines or respond in writing. In December, at the request of CMT Commons’ attorney, the Town agreed

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Drivers turning left from Alcorn Road onto Northwest School Road must yield to oncoming trafﬁc. NCDOT will investigate whether a “protected/permitted” left turn is justiﬁed at this location, based on volume thresholds.

the order it is received and will take approximately six to eight weeks to complete and provide a recommendation.”

performed safely without adding additional work which would delay the overall completion of the project,” Norris said. “The bottom line is that safety is our No. 1 concern to the traveling public.” Why isn’t there a left turning arrow at the intersection of Alcorn Road and Northwest School Road? I cannot believe there is a right turning arrow for those drivers who

can legally turn right on red. I’m convinced we could come up with the required amount of signatures if we have to petition for a left turn green arrow! It would probably make that intersection safer, too; people can do crazy things to get themselves or their kids to school on time.

thresholds for left-turning traffic which must be met before considering a “protected/permitted” left-turning phase.

Dawn McPherson, a division traffic engineer with NDCOT, explains that there are volume

“It is my assumption that when the signal at Alcorn and Northwest School Road was installed, the volume of left turns did not meet the threshold requirements,” McPherson said. “We have not had a recent request to investigate the ‘protected/permitted’ phase, but we can investigate the location. It will be put into

McPherson said if an investigation leads to a recommendation of a phase change, DOT can begin the process of identifying a funding source to upgrade the location. “Since this is in close proximity to multiple schools (Northwest Middle, Northwest High School and Pearce Elementary School), there should always be the expectation of some congestion in the area,” McPherson cautioned. “A traffic signal or a change in traffic signal phasing can (but does not always) help, but will not completely alleviate this condition.

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been working together to develop a schedule for implementing the objectives of a Stewardship and Management plan. Some of those objectives include removing trash that has been discarded on the property, posting and marking property boundary lines and developing trails and other infrastructure. Last August, Oak Ridge entered into a formal agreement with Guilford County to help manage the preserve by monitoring and maintaining the undeveloped land, with a goal of preserving its natural resources and making it available to the public. So far, the town’s Parks and Recreation staff has carved just over a onemile loop of trail, with future plans to create a shorter route with its own trail markers. “It’s a nature preserve more or less, so it will always be kept very primitive in nature, other than some convenient foot crossings over either water or washes,” said Lannon. “There really isn’t a whole lot planned besides going out and doing some trail marking and providing good EMS access to the property.” “It’s a tremendous asset, because it’s quite a bit different than our town park,” said Oak Ridge Mayor Spencer Sullivan. “It offers a totally different topography and it is intended as a preserve – in other words, it’s going to remain as it is. The park is obviously quite developed, and this (preserve) will never be that way. It offers an alternative for our citizens in terms of a place where they can walk and enjoy the peace and quiet. It’s a beautiful place to walk and it’s very convenient for our citizens to have a place like this to enjoy nature.” Sullivan also noted that Oak Ridge residents shouldn’t be alarmed if they

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hear gunfire while enjoying their hike. The preserve is bordered to the west by the Kernersville Police Department’s shooting range. Lannon and his staff have been in charge of improving and benchcutting the trails that are now in place within the preserve, which includes trimming roots, removing fallen branches and making the walking trail as accessible as possible. His crew also plans to work through the rest of the year to cut out the remaining parts to the smaller loop trail. “I think they’ve done a terrific job with the trail,” said Sullivan. “There are some sections where the topography gets rather steep and they routed the trail to where it makes it a comfortable walk. If you’re used to walking on the paved trail in the park and head up there, you’ll realize it’s quite a bit different, and quite a bit more challenging.” Town officials are in contact with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to discuss what type of roadside directional signs they can provide to the preserve, and also plan to provide signs along the hiking trails as they are finished. Lannon says one of the major goals in creating the trails was to provide a good perspective on what the property offers. “It’s pretty fulfilling for me and the rest of the staff,” he said. “The Parks and Recreation Commission and the Town Council have been very active supporters of this idea. It’s a great place to get away from the regular routine and out to an area that is really beautiful and user-friendly for our community.”

want to go? Cascades Nature Preserve is located at 7353 Goodwill Church Road, and is open to the public. A grand opening of the preserve is planned for May 6; look for more details in an upcoming issue.

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Computer programming workshop Frank Family Science Center, planned for July College’s young pioneers and revolutionaries stare The annual two-week computer workshop will be offered to middle school girls July 11-23

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During the workshop, young girls are taught the basics of computer programming with a graphical coding utility called Alice, developed at Carnegie Mellon. The girls have a blast creating movies, games and animations, all the while acquiring the building blocks they need to advance into more complicated coding languages, such as C++ or Java. A unique application, Alice utilizes 3D objects that the students use to create entire worlds. With the resources available to them, the only limit to the things they can create is their imagination. Underwater playgrounds, outer space adventures – you name it – can be crated with Alice.

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Meet Marsha White, NP-C Novant Health Northwest Family Medicine With a passion for helping people stay healthy, Marsha White entered the health care industry as a registered nurse in 1992. Enjoying her job but wanting to do even more to help her patients, she returned to school and became licensed and certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as an Adult Gerontological Primary Care nurse practitioner. “I felt that I could improve patient health outcomes if I intervened earlier in the disease process rather than waiting to see my patients in the hospital,” says White. “As a nurse practitioner, I’m able to work with people and advise them on ways to avoid those hospital stays.” Originally from a small town near Pinehurst, North Carolina, White is a graduate of UNC-Greensboro, where she received her bachelor’s degree in nursing, her master’s in nursing administration and most recently, her post-master’s adult-gerontology nurse practitioner certificate. White began her nursing career in the cardiac unit at Greensboro’s Cone Hospital. After her husband was transferred to Greenville, South Carolina, she spent three years working at the Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children. When the couple relocated to Oak Ridge, White put her nursing skills to use at the Surgical Center of Greensboro and High Point Regional Hospital. Last month, White joined Novant Health Northwest Family Medicine and is now accomplishing another one of her goals – being able to practice in the same community in which she lives.

“I’ve always had a dream of working in my own neighborhood,” she says. “What better way to give back to my community than to provide exceptional healthcare to its residents and improve their health outcomes, one patient at a time!” White likes the idea of being able to form patient relationships with neighbors, watching families grow and having a greater understanding of her patients’ lives. “I want to treat the whole patient and get to know that person on a more personal level,” she explains. That attitude, combined with her warm personality, has already contributed to White’s success in her new role. “I love getting to know people and I care about what happens to them,” she says. “I want to motivate them to be the best they can be.” For White, that means focusing on what can be done preventatively and striving to educate her patients. “There’s so much people can do to prevent major illnesses,” she says. “With monitoring and screenings, heart disease and most cancers can be caught early, while there’s a greater chance for a cure.” She’s also quick to point out the simple things people can do to keep their health in check – things like applying sunscreen to reduce skin cancer, and for the elderly, developing safety strategies to prevent falls. Avoiding illnesses like the flu is as easy as getting an annual flu vaccine. To this end, White considers herself a partner in helping her patients create healthy lifestyles regardless of their current state of health. “Each

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Marsha White, NP-C person is different,” she says. “I want to meet them where they are in regards to their health, and help them improve and realize their personal health and wellness goals.” Excited about the opportunity to practice with Novant Health, White says her philosophy on treating patients is a great match for this highcaliber organization. “Novant Health is well-structured and organized and gives the support we need to provide our patients with the best possible care,” she says. “We’ve got a great team of medical professionals here at Northwest Family Medicine and I’m proud to be part of this group.” With the addition of White to the staff, Northwest Family Medicine can now expand its hours to provide better access for patients. Starting this

month, the office will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The practice is also providing same-day, walk-in service from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., which will allow patients to come in without an appointment. White and her husband, Mitch, who is employed by FedEx, have three “amazing kids.” Trevor, 20, graduated from Northwest High School in 2014 and is majoring in computer science at UNC-Greensboro; Evan, 17, is a junior at Northwest High School and Emma, 12, is a sixth-grader at Northwest Middle School. In her free time, White is very involved in her church, Triad Baptist in Kernersville. When she’s not volunteering with the youth, VBS or her Sunday school class, she likes to relax with a good book or whip up something in the kitchen. She also enjoys traveling, gardening and running 5Ks.

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mens basketball. Also, I love to watch my daughter play soccer for Northern.”

Hometown: Greensboro College alma mater: Appalachian State University How long have you coached at Northern? “Northern has been in existence for nine years, and I have been the school’s only girls basketball coach.” Sports played in high school and college: “Basketball, volleyball and track.” As a spectator, what’s your favorite sport to watch? “College mens and wo-

Most admired athlete/coach and why? “The most admired athlete would be one that I had the privilege to coach: Samantha Coffer. Going into her freshman year she diagnosed herself with Type 1 diabetes, and just watching her struggle through that while playing basketball was admirable. She went on to play Division 1 college basketball at Elon and will now

frontlines to the sidelines enter medical school at UNC-Chapel Hill. “The coach that I most admire is Brenda Frese, who coaches at University of Maryland. I like her style and intensity on and off the court, and she overcame a huge adversity when one of her sons was diagnosed with cancer.” Favorite athletic team: “Go Tarheels!” Hobbies, interests: “Scrapbooking, training for 5Ks and traveling.” What’s something most people don’t know about you? “I love to find old furniture and refinish it.” If your teams had one motto, what would it be? “Don’t quit!” Before the season, I understand you were diagnosed with breast cancer. In

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your honor, your players and supporters wore pink throughout the season. Did that inspire you? “I was so privileged to have the entire Northern High School and community support me in so many ways. Ms. Jones, PE teacher at Northern, ar-

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ranged a meal train for me and my family while I was going through treatment and trying to coach. That was a blessing! “The athletic boosters had a banner put up in the gym for me that read ‘Furlough Strong.’ All of my team parents were just phenomenal, continuing to check on me and help me. Some attended doctor visits with me, took me out to eat, took me to treatments and sent family meals. My principal (Will Laine) and athletic director (Brian Thomas) knew this was difficult and arranged bus drivers for me. My team wanted to wear pink shoes the entire season for me. All of these were continuous reminders for me to just keep going and ‘don’t quit.’ “But one of the biggest surprises I got was when I finished my radiation treatments. The whole team, some parents and my family all came to see me ‘ring the bell’ (which is done when radiation is completed). I had no idea they were hiding in the hospital while I was finishing up. There were a lot of happy tears that day! The girls made posters and gave me

flowers. It was truly special. “Also, I was so proud of my three assistant coaches, Nicole Beaulieu, Haley Hackett and Whittney Clendenin. They really stepped up to the plate this year and took charge when I wasn’t feeling great. I don’t know what I would have done without them this season. They are the best girls basketball coaching staff ever! “But all of this season wouldn’t have been possible without my husband, John. He kept everything going at home so that I could focus on coaching. He’s a true angel.” Can you describe the mom/coach relationship that you have with Sami, and what it is that you enjoy most about coaching her? “The mom/coach role was tough in the beginning of Sami’s playing career. I think it is now better than ever. She understands that I have to be the coach on the court and I have a job to do. And she has a job to do and I expect her to play her best, just like all the others. Sami is the one in practice who will

lighten things up! She makes the team laugh at some of the remarks she makes to me. Good thing I know she’s kidding! “I have truly enjoyed seeing her have success on the court, especially this year. I probably don’t get to enjoy it as much because I have to focus on the game, but I go back and watch film. I’m very proud of what she has accomplished.” Your team made a remarkable postseason run, going all the way to the state championship game as the underdog. During that run, what was your most memorable moment off the court? “It had to be the way my team celebrated after each win. I adopted a saying, ‘#CelebrateLife,’ and decided that we would celebrate after each win. Why not? Too many times, teams are just complacent when they win. We earned each of those wins and were excited about every one of them. It was a true team effort and I wanted this team to enjoy the experience. It’s OK to be happy! “Another memorable moment was

the way Northern supported us. All the teachers made goodie bags for all the girls, managers and coaches on the team. Teachers wore basketball jerseys on Friday before our state championship game. When we left for Chapel Hill, we loaded the charter bus and were escorted out by a fire truck. Fans lined the school driveway and cheered us on while we exited. I am so happy that these girls were able to experience this.” The team loses two seniors this year, but all of your starters will return next year. What was the most important thing you learned during the playoffs that can help this team get back to the championship next season? “In order to get to the state championship game, a lot of things have to fall into place. We have to all be healthy, peak at the right time, have a little luck, stay focused and play with a huge heart. Some nights the shots will fall and some nights they won’t. You’ve just got to hope you are playing on the night they are falling.”

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Position/role on the team: Varsity runner Hometown: Boston Toughest class: AP Chemistry Plans after high school: Attend college for physical therapy Extracurricular activities: Cross country, indoor track, Beta Club and Student Council Most admired people: My teammates Favorite sports team: New England Patriots Favorite food: Grapefruit Favorite band: The Weeknd Favorite movie: “Monsters, Inc.” Any siblings? Two younger brothers, Zachery and Ryan Best vacation ever: Cruise to the Bahamas Years lived in the Northern area: Six Dream job: Physical therapist Interesting fact about yourself: “I was born on Friday the 13th.” One thing you would change about school: Less homework Nickname: “Ambear” Pre-performance ritual: Listen to music and do warm-up drills Head Coach Thanh Ngo’s comments on Amber: “Amber was plagued by injury through her freshman and sophomore years. She became good quickly and her body wasn’t ready for it. This year, she has been injury-free (except for a concussion to start off the cross country season, which didn’t keep her out for too long), and she has her sights set on big goals. Amber has

slowly increased her training and is ready to step up to the next level now that injuries are behind her. Sub-12 minutes in the 3200m is a goal that is very obtainable this year. Currently, her personal record is 12:08.06. She is always in good spirits and brings good, positive vibes to any situation. I am excited to see how Amber finishes out the year and what she has in store for her senior year.”

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KULLEN MASON, senior Position/role on the team: Scrumhalf 9/ Captain Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: Math Plans after high school: Firefighting or becoming a professional rugby player Extracurricular activities: Rugby, basketball and football Most admired athlete: Troy Polamalu (retired Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety) Favorite sports team: Carolina Panthers Favorite food: Pizza Favorite musician: Adele Favorite movie: “Big Hero 6” Any siblings? An older brother, Kees Rogers Best vacation ever: Miami, Florida Years lived in the Northern area: Eight Dream job: Professional rugby player Interesting fact about yourself: “I like to play my piano and sing.” One thing you would change about school: Make the lunches better and affordable for all

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Nickname: “K-Dogg” Pre-performance ritual: “I clear my head of everything and think of rugby.” Coach Scott Ilkenhons’ comments on Kullen: “Even in bad times, Kullen carries a smile on his face. He supports his teammates by helping them to be better players, but never berates or belittles them …He plays a clean game, never bending the laws for an unfair advantage. He also plays a safe game, knowing that it is a dangerous sport, but we can all walk away from the match if we respect each other as players. …I truly believe that if he desired and worked for it, Kullen could one day represent the U.S. on the international rugby stage, maybe even the 2020 Summer Olympics …I dream of one day seeing Kullen Mason on the television playing with the USA Eagles and I know that he will never forget his roots.”

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Track & Field JUSTIN STONE, senior Position/role on the team: Sprinter Hometown: Alpine, Texas Toughest class: AP Calculus Plans after high school: Go to college, possibly walk on for football and then become a successful engineer Extracurricular activities: Track, football and National Honor Society Most admired athlete: Luke Kuechly (linebacker for the Carolina Panthers) Favorite sports team: Dallas Cowboys Favorite food: “My dad’s brisket and mashed potatoes” Favorite band: Zac Brown Band Favorite movie: “Saving Private Ryan” Any siblings? Two brothers Best vacation ever: Working at Paisano Baptist Encampment near Alpine before junior year Years lived in the Northwest area: One Dream job: Engineer/contractor Interesting fact about yourself: “I

wanted to pursue music for a long time.” One thing you would change about school: More time for working out and tutoring Nickname: “Texas” Pre-performance ritual: “Listen to music and think about where I was, when I began, how far I have come and where I want to be.” Head Coach Marla Lindsay’s comments on Justin: “Mr. ‘Texas’ Justin Stone is a true athlete and leader in every way. It has been a pleasure coaching him.”

always loved to sing.” One thing you would change about school: Less homework Pre-performance rituals: “I always drink a lot of water and get super nervous. When I perform, it feels right and calms me down.” Chorus teacher James Ward’s comments on Christian: “Christian has grown into a fine young man with great talent. He is a very astute learner, who is always willing to work hard and rise to the occasion. He will be missed next year.”

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Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AP Chemistry Plans after high school: “I plan to continue my education in college and go to medical school, where I will study dentistry.” Extracurricular activities: Chorus, playing the piano, volunteering, leading several clubs and working part time Favorite sports team: Carolina Panthers Favorite food: Japanese food Favorite band/musicians: Adele, Sia (singers) and the indie rock band Florence and the Machine. Favorite movie: James Cameron’s “Avatar” Any siblings? “I’m the only child, but I have some cousins who are as close to me as siblings.” Best vacation ever: “My family traveled to Hawaii several years ago, and there are no words to describe its beauty.” Years lived in the Northwest area: Seven Dream job: “I would love to pursue something in the medical field, but I would also love the opportunity to advance in a music career.” Interesting fact about yourself: “I have played the piano for nine years and have

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freshman Position/role on the team: 4x100 meters, 4x200 meters and 100 meters Hometown: Stokesdale Toughest class: Civics and Economics Plans after high school: College Extracurricular activities: “Running with my mom” Most admired athlete: Usain Bolt Favorite sports team: Carolina Panthers Favorite food: Pizza Favorite band: One Direction Favorite movie: “Clueless” Any siblings? Three sisters Best vacation ever: Atlanta Years lived in the Northwest area: 14 Dream job: Radiologist Interesting fact about yourself: “I hate avocadoes.” Nickname: “Hill” Pre-performance ritual: Run two laps around the track Head Coach Marla Lindsay’s comments on Hillary: “My very first interaction with Miss Churchill was during our indoor season. She is a hard worker willing to learn complicated running mechanics in a short period of time. I expect to see her excel in our outdoor season.”

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the full 5k course. Throughout the course, runners and walkers alike will be doused with color in the designated splash zones. The non-toxic, washable, multi-colored dyes create a rainbow of runners. In addition to the run, students are seeking pledges from donors to raise funds.

want to run or sponsor? We need both participants and sponsors for this event. If interested, contact Kelly Tyrey through the fundraiser’s Eventbrite webpage at www.eventbrite.com/e/ the-viking-nation-color-runwalk-fundraiserregistration-21498211730

Northern Middle School to host ‘Fuel Up to Play 60’ Northern Middle School is hosting its seventh annual Health/Fitness Carnival on Friday, April 22, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Register now for a 1-mile fun walk/run or certified 5k (with timed chips by Jones Racing Company). The 1-mile walk/run begins at 6 p.m. and the 5k at 6:30 p.m. Register online at www.jonesracingcompany.com/ fuel-up-to-play-60/. The carnival will offer fun activities such as inflatables, games, door prizes, free fitness assessments, community vendors and

Crayons Matter, Out of the Garden Project, New Arrivals Institute, Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, YMCA Camp Weaver, Humane Society of the Piedmont, Red Dog Farm and the Society of St. Andrew.

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Sharon Mccormick, a homeschooled kindergartener, with the art supplies she has collected so far for Camp Carefree participants.

more, for family members of all ages. Dunk your favorite teacher or administrator at the carnival’s dunking booth. One non-perishable food item or $1 buys one throw. All food and money will be donated to the Backpack Buddies program. Food vendors will include Kona Ice and a taco truck; there will also be free milk, fruit and other healthy snacks available. For more info, visit ngms.gcsnc.com/ pages/Northern_Guilford_Middle.

‘Caldwell Compassion,’ a schoolwide day of service Caldwell Academy students, staff, and parents will participate in Caldwell Compassion, a schoolwide fundraiser and day of service on April 13. Caldwell

Members of the Caldwell community will serve at the following organizations, which provide valuable services for thousands of people in the Greensboro area: The Salvation Army, Piedmont Land Conservancy, BackPack Beginnings,

Compassion will raise funds for the school’s annual fund while donating over 3,200 volunteer hours to 11 different local non-profit agencies.

After 6-year-old Sharon Mccormick and her mother helped serve dinner at Camp Carefree last summer, Sharon decided she wanted to do even more to support the Stokesdale-based program that offers one week of summer fun for children with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Sharon has recently been busy collecting art supplies for Camp Carefree campers, as well as money to cover the cost of one child’s week of camp. “Art supplies is something the camp can always use and is a big part of the camp experience,” Sharon’s mom, Caro-

line Proulx Mccormick, wrote on Facebook. “We will be collecting supplies for a couple of months and plan to set out boxes around town.”

want to help? Donations of markers, crayons, construction paper and glue will help Sharon reach her goal. Additionally, she is hoping to collect enough money to sponsor one child’s week of camp – about $800. Sharon is off to a great start, with nearly $360 received in donations already! If you’re interested in donating, visit Sharon’s GoFundMe page at www.gofundme.com/smcamp

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Adam Gilmore scored four goals and had four assists for Northern Guilford (9-2, 5-0) to help his team cruise to an 18-1 victory over Eastern Guilford on April 5. In addition to dominating the faceoffs, Joe Piscitelli contributed two goals to the Nighthawks’ attack. Northern head mens lacrosse coach Anthony Meley said he was proud of the fact that he was able to play 12 junior varsity players during the game. “It’s not all about winning and losing,” he said. “It’s about the ability to be able to let the kids have fun.” Lacrosse continues to gain in popularity, which is why Meley joined business partner Dave Maxson two years ago in coowning and operating two 6M lacrosse sporting goods stores in the area.

Two of Maxson’s sons play lacrosse at Northwest Guilford High School, while Meley’s son, Michael, and his stepdaughter play lacrosse at Northern Guilford. Meley admits that because of the crosstown rivalry, he and Maxson used to do a lot of good-natured trash talking. Now that the kids have gotten older, however, he says the talk has “mellowed.” “Our kids all love the game of lacrosse, no matter who they play for,” said Meley. “Northwest is 4-A and Northern is 3-A, so when it comes to the playoffs, we pretty much go our own way and go deep into the playoffs.”

want to go? The Northern Guilford Nighthawks varsity mens lacrosse team is 9-2, 5-0 for the season. Watch the team play a home conference game against Southern Alamance on Friday, April 8 at 6 p.m.

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began with Walker giving an overview of how he has spent his time in Washington, D.C. since being sworn into office in January 2015, and his responsibilities to his constituents in District 6. “Part of my job is taking a stand and raising my voice on some of the things that are deficiencies our president is not addressing to a full degree,” Walker said, citing ISIS as a prime example. The group communicates in 49 different languages, is well-funded, makes millions of dollars from human trafficking and they are no amateurs,” yet the United States is not doing all within its power to combat them, Walker said. In response to a question about Walker’s opinion on Speaker of the House Paul Ryan winning the Republican party’s nomination in the event of a contested brokered GOP convention, Walker said, “I’ve gotten to know Paul Ryan over the last few months since he became Speaker of the House

and I think he’s a very honest man; he has done things much differently than Speaker John Boehner... he allows discussions to go forward, and he listens. He’s an everyday guy. But, I hope it doesn’t get to a contested brokered convention...” Mandatory spending (the majority of which is entitlements and paying interest on the national debt) was about 26 percent of our national budget 50 years ago and is now approaching 80 percent of our national budget. “That becomes a national security threat at some point,” Walker said. “We have got to get in there and reduce the entitlements and mandatory side of spending and increase the discretionary side (which includes education and military spending). When asked about Donald Trump’s popularity, Walker said it has confirmed what he already knew, and hopes it will serve to wake up career politicians and prompt them to “just tell the truth.”

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March 29 | A driver who was stopped in the 8300 block of U.S. 158 in Stokesdale for a routine traffic violation was found to have outstanding arrest warrants for possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia. The driver was arrested and also charged with Driving While License Revoked.

BREAKING & ENTERING, MV March 30 | A resident of Ironwood Circle in northern Greensboro reported an unknown person entered his 1999 Ford Ranger truck and stole about $10 in change. The offense occurred on March 22. Dwayne W. Kearns of Pleasant Garden was later arrested and charged with Breaking & Entering.

BURGLARY March 29 | A resident of McAdams Court in northwestern Greensboro reported someone entered his residence by forcing entry through the back door. Once inside, five watches and two rings with a combined value of $785 were stolen.

April 1 | Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Oak Ridge Road to check on the welfare of an individual; after finding him in possession of Schedule II narcotics (Oxycontin and Diazepam), the deputies arrested and charged him with Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver. April 3 | Deputies were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle parked at the dead end of James Doak Parkway in northern Greensboro. Two individuals in the vehicle were arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia.

April 4 | Deputies were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle parked at the dead end of Wescott Drive in Summerfield. Two occupants of the vehicle were found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Both were charged for the offenses.

FRAUD March 30 | A resident of Fox Terrier Drive in Oak Ridge reported $5,639 of charges on his Lowe’s Home Improvement card were made at various locations outside of Guilford County.

PROPERTY DAMAGE March 28 | The assistant principal of Northern Middle School discovered that sometime between 12 p.m. on March 25 (Good Friday) and 9:40 a.m. on March 28, someone shot a single bullet into the front glass doors of the school.

THEFT March 30 | A resident of Southard Road in Stokesdale filed a report with the sheriff’s department after saying numerous items had been stolen from his carport since mid-November. Items stolen include a leaf blower, power tools and a 5-gallon container, with a combined value of about $596.

March 30 | A construction worker reported that sometime between 5:30 p.m. on March 29 and 7:30 a.m. on March 30, someone stole roofing shingles and a ridge vent from a home site on Savory Court in northern Greensboro. The total loss of the stolen items is estimated at $1,844.

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NWHS alumna celebrates launching of debut novel, ‘Counting Thyme’ by PATTI STOKES Northwest Guilford High School alumna Melanie Conklin (formerly Melanie Andres, Class of 1996), is now a published author living in South Orange, New Jersey. Conklin will return to Greensboro next week for the launching of her debut middle-grade novel, “Counting Thyme,” published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons. “Counting Thyme” tells the story of 11-year-old Thyme Owens, who struggles when her family moves to New York, thousands of miles away from everything she knows and loves, so that her younger brother can participate in a new cancer drug trial. Conklin said that though she was a bookworm growing up and could always be found tucked away in a corner with

a book, she took a “roundabout path” to becoming a novelist. After graduating from Northwest High School, she earned a degree in industrial design from NC State University (and minored in English Literature). “I worked for 10 years as a product designer, designing all kinds of things you can find on a store shelf, from pens to cupcake pans to Dremel tools,” Conklin said. After becoming a mom, she decided to stay at home with her children, but still had the “creative bug.” “One day I woke up with the idea for a story,” she said. “It occurred to me that I could write that down, if I wanted, while my baby was sleeping and my older child was at school.” It wasn’t long before Conklin told her

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A launching party for “Counting Thyme,” a debut middle-grade novel by NWHS alumna Melanie Conklin, will be held at Scuppernong Books in downtown Greensboro on April 13 from 7 to 9 p.m.

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She also gives an appreciative nod to the teachers who encouraged her along the way, among them, Mr. Johnson at Northwest High School, who “had us write very long essays on books I wouldn’t have read otherwise,” and Mrs. Little. “They gave me an opportunity to stretch and try out things.”

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Conklin’s book launch party for “Counting Thyme” will be held at Scuppernong Books on Wednesday, April 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. In addition to book signings, there will also be a bake sale, with proceeds going to support pediatric cancer research. To learn more about Conklin and the story behind “Counting Thyme,” visit www.melanieconklin.com. Nick Carter (Greensboro), age 16; time 23:18 Arianna Braiman (Oak Ridge), age 16; time 27:34 Dustin Felderhoff (High Point), age 28; time 22:00 Morgan Nida (Greensboro), age 29; time 25:32

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What about my rights? (Regarding House Bill 2) I support Gov. McCrory’s action. He has stated that the discrimination laws would not change. If businesses want to add transgender restrooms and locker rooms, they can. What about my rights? I do not want to use restrooms or locker rooms with men. Nor do I want my children and grandchildren to be subject to this, and I have my rights. This political correctness has just gone too far. What about common decency and morality?

I do not care if people want to be transgender – that’s their business, but don’t step on my rights and life in the process. New York’s governor wants to boycott North Carolina. Well, he sure didn’t force Syracuse to boycott Houston, Texas, during the Final Four games. Houston voted down transgender bathrooms this last November. Progressive people do not make sense. Vicki Hancock, STOKESDALE

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Public spaces contribute to stronger communities Thank you, Vicki White-Lawrence, for your recent editorial about Stokesdale’s trail decision and your call for our involvement. I am one of the many Stokesdale residents guilty of silence on the issue. Like you, I’m passionate about hiking and walking. My children are becoming avid walkers as well. In particular, we are deeply grateful for the Knight-Brown Nature Preserve, which is truly a community treasure. Stokesdale’s recent decision to forego the trail fills my heart with deep disappointment. The perspective that informed this decision baffles me; Stokesdale seems like a well-suited candidate for such a trail, with a distinctive and historic downtown area that could have benefited from the local economy that such a trail stimulates. I’m quickly reminded of small towns like Hot Springs, North Carolina, and Damascus, Virginia, which have pedestrian trails crossing through town; as a result, both have shops, restaurants, and inns that bring character and economic vitality. I’ve spent time in both of these towns, and was excited at the prospect of Stokesdale enjoying the quiet charm and

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local economic boost I recognized there. The decision against the trail is marked chiefly by a fear of change — a very common human fear. Growth in neighboring Oak Ridge has been characterized by some careful, deliberate development decisions that have prioritized public community space. Will Stokesdale do the same? Public spaces help create stronger communities. Yes, they really do. Change itself is inevitable, of course. Making well-informed decisions that prioritize community health and vitality are our best means of meeting change. We, and our community leaders, should learn what long-term decisions have best served ideal community growth in other areas. Let’s not let our community look the next gift horse in the mouth, so to speak, and instead spend some time and energy contributing to a developing vision of Stokesdale’s “common good.” Yes, it’s contentious; it usually is. But strong communities usually conclude that some expense, effort, and commitment are required in order to support the common good. Public green spaces are an excellent way to do this. Kathryn Bunthoff, STOKESDALE

“These money changers are happy to handle African monies from countries that think nothing of marrying off children, female genital mutilation and murdering homosexuals. Hypocritical pandering.” “Strange that they have the ability to put in their own workplace policy on this but take the cowards way out by blaming it on the same law that allows them to set their policy for their own private business.” “Couldn’t they have just put unisex bathrooms in their new building?”

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“There’s a lot more to HB2 than bathrooms and it’s all objectionable. I’m not surprised that businesses would look elsewhere when the state legislature and the governor intentionally created a “situation” that destabilizes the business environment. Looks like it’s going to be a bumpy ride . .” “And yet they will do business in Cuba with Xoom, since Cuba is the poster child of human rights. Its all political farce” For more of this conversation, visit facebook.com/NorthwestObserver.

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 Tire Max (on N.C. 68 in Stokesdale). Great service, and quick!  Rick and Tom at L&T Small Engine Service, whom we found in the NWO classifieds. Prompt, personable, professional, reliable and very reasonable. We couldn’t be happier with their outstanding service, including free pickup and delivery!

 The Northwest Viking Winter Percussion Ensemble for coming in first place at the CWEA Championships in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on March 26. Drumline, mallets, auxiliary and props all came together amazingly to make it a musically and visually wonderful performance.

 Summerfield Fire District for a great event (Stop, Drop and Roll 5K and Chili Cookoff) on April 2. Well-organized, lots of smiling faces and a delicious variety of food! Our family thoroughly enjoyed it, and will be back next year!

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 Tetra Tech. Is it just me, or are there others who can’t understand why they can’t find enough labor to get this project completed? One man with a shovel walking around looking dumbfounded. Every day. Come on, hire some workers.

 People who want trails in other people’s back yards or property, but not their own. If you want connecting trails, start by giving easements across your property.  Those who have chosen to use mowers with the mowing deck chute deflector not in its proper position. Very dangerous to everyone involved, from the operator to anything or anybody in your path.  Drivers who never learned (or don’t care) that a stop sign means stop and yield to oncoming traffic, and not for the approaching car to slam on brakes in

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 Those who don’t learn from reading the crime/incident reports in the NWO. Of the five Breaking and Entering incidents reported last week, four were reported as unlocked cars or home doors. That tells the whole story…

 The Tarheels, for not winning it all. They could have forced the NCAA to give the trophy to a team from the very state they are trying to distance themselves from because of HB2.  Those whose beliefs cause them to hate and fear members of the LGBT community. Do you actually know any transgender people? I do, and they are neither sexual predators nor angels – just people. Remember the Golden Rule, and follow it.

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...continued from p. 1 San Francisco, but it has no place in my state. The described ‘backlash’ is to be expected in this day and age, given the culturally-driven downward shift in values and morals. With firm convictions, our state leaders proved the strength of bi-partisan political cooperation by acting in the best interest of the majority. “I agree with the governor, the State House and the State Senate — that it is without question a ‘common-sense privacy law.’ Liberal dissenters describe HB2 as ‘hateful,’ demonstrating a lack of concern for the expected protection and personal privacy this law provides women and young girls.

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“More broadly, HB2 effectively protects North Carolina taxpayers and businesses from the liberal overreach of local policies, reinforcing North Carolina’s image as a business-friendly state. HB2 is in compliance with federal law and represents a model for other conservative states to follow. “It is encouraging to see the response of liberal California and New York politicians to HB2 in a punitive banning of non-essential travel to North Carolina. Perhaps this is demonstrative of the self-inflicted economic woes that these two states currently suffer and a desperate measure to stop an ongoing migration to the popular Tarheel state. I would encourage those who feel uncomfortable with North Carolina values to move to California and New York where they might be happier.” William H. Edwards OAK RIDGE

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“I find it appalling that this bill, which has now made us a national embarrassment and which we are already beginning to see the financial repercussions, was created and approved so swiftly and secretly. “The so-called ‘Bathroom Bill’ is blatantly not about combatting or preventing

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any real threats, but is rather a very obvious political play using religious pandering and showing invasive government. “While this bill succeeds at making life more challenging for a group of citizens who are merely trying to live their lives, it also strips away protections for many other groups while limiting their ability to fight back against bigoted actions. Those supporting this bill are on the wrong side of morality, just as many were when opposing desegregation. We need to remind people that limiting the ability to discriminate is not discrimination.” Tony Cooler OAK RIDGE “I think it’s a shame what we have come to as a nation. I miss the good old days when life was simple and the things that our government controlled were things that really matter. The fact that we spend time even talking about people being offended because they can’t go into the bathroom of their choice is pathetic! “We need to get back to a nation that respects God. He made man and he made woman! That’s it! So, it’s obvious where I stand on this issue. There are people going to bed hungry. There are people dying with all type of diseases. And we allow this type of nonsense to top the news. Pretty sad! And as Gov. McCrory put it, ‘it’s common sense!’” Penny Gravely SUMMERFIELD

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2014 CHEVY SPARK, green, 41K miles, exc. cond., $9,000. (336) 255-6469.

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 EMPLOYMENT Sky Zone Greensboro JOB FAIR, Saturday, April 16, 10am-2pm and Sunday, April 17, 1-4pm. Positions available are Event Staff, Court Monitors, Concessions, Cashiers, and Facility Maintenance. Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Jefferson Village on New Garden Road, 1572-A Highwoods Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27410. www. skyzone.com/Greensboro.

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INDEX Auto for Sale .............................. 27 Employment ................................ 27 Homecare Available ................... 27 Save the Date ............................. 27 Summer Camps ......................... 27 Yard Sales .................................. 27 Home Services ....................... 27-29 Misc. Services.............................. 29 Misc. for Sale ............................. 29 Misc. Wanted ............................. 29 Pets & Animal Services .......... 29-30 Real Estate .................................. 30

HAIRSTYLIST W/ CLIENTÈLE needed. Call (336) 643-7799, ask for Melda.

1-5pm, “Free Eco-Fun for Everyone!” Kathleen Clay Edwards library, 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. All free! NEW! Monthly ANTIQUE & FLEA MARKET, April 9-10, 8am-3pm, The Stockyard Barn, 23122 S. NC Highway 109, Denton, NC. $1 admission, vendor inquiries welcome. Visit localhoneyantiques.com or call (336) 601-4522. KITE DAY, Saturday, April 9, 11am-3pm, Bethel United Methodist Church, 8423 Haw River Road, Oak Ridge. Kite ﬂying, bouncy houses, hot dogs, desserts & drinks. Everything is FREE, so invite your neighbors

TUTORS NEEDED. Operation Xcel, an after-school and summer enrichment program, is seeking after-school tutors at both our Stokesdale (K-5) and High Point (6-8) locations. Tutors work daily from 2-6pm during the school year with longer hours during the summer. If interested please submit a resume and cover letter to Kelli at kjessup@operationxcel.org.

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SUMMER READING TEACHER. Operation Xcel, an after-school and summer enrichment program, is seeking a certiﬁed K-5 reading teacher to work an 8-week summer camp, June 20th - August 12th. Summer teachers work Monday - Thursday, 9:00am-1:00pm. If interested please submit a resume and cover letter to Kelli at kjessup@operationxcel.org.

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or blanket to sit on. Rain date: Sunday,

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER AVAILABLE for senior citizen in the northwest area. Available for weekend hours. References available upon request. Call Pam, (336) 601-8241.

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Oak Ridge Town Park amphitheater (6231 Lisa Drive, behind Shelter 1) on Saturday, April 9, at 6:30pm, with the first MUSIC IN THE PARK event of the 2016 season featuring The Tyler Millard Band. Free face painting available for the kids. Hot dogs, hamburgers and firemen’s BBQ available, or bring your own picnic. Bring a lawn chair April 10, 2-3:30pm. GEARS & STEERS BIKE RIDE for Hospice, Sunday, April 10, 8am, Summerfield Farms. 25-, 40-, or 62-mile routes to choose from. Visit www.rideforhospicenc.com for info.

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A NIGHT OF DISCOVERY, Thurs., April 14,

STONEFIELD CELLARS 10-year anniversary celebration, Friday thru Sunday, April 8-10. See display ad on page 23 for a full schedule of events.

5125 Michaux Road. Vendors, door prizes,

4:30-7pm, Spring Arbor in Greensboro, refreshments and speakers on a variety of pertinent issues. See display ad on page 21 for all the details.

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STAGELIGHTS SUMMER CAMP 2016! Drama camp held at Ridgewood Swim Club. Make It Up, Big, Bad Villains, and Mary Poppins mini camps held from June 13-July 1; Down the Rabbit Hole, July 27-29. Ages; rising 1st grade through rising 8th grade. Come be CREATIVE! For info, call (443) 553-3412, or visit stagelightstheater.com.

Tell our readers about your Summer Camp opportunities! Classiﬁeds are only $4/line.

 YARD SALES MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., April 9, 8am-2pm, Horse Trail Road, Summerﬁeld (Pleasant Ridge Run neighborhood). COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Sat., April 9, 8am, Golden Antiques & Treasures, 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale. $10/space; call (336) 949-4958 to reserve your spot. NEW! Monthly ANTIQUE & FLEA MARKET, April 9 and 10, 8am-3pm, The Stockyard Barn, 23122 S. NC Hwy. 109 Denton, NC. $1 admission, vendor inquiries welcome. For more info, call (336) 601-4522 or visit localhoneyantiques.com.

 HOME SERVICES CLEANING 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. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873. MAID 2 GLIMMER – Maid Cleaning Premier cleaning service with Amazon Local. Call (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com.

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Cleaning Solutions CARPET CLEANING We clean the dirt out of your carpet, not the money out of your pockets! Starting at $20 per area, $60 minimum. Call David, (336) 989-4318, Thecleaningsolutions.org.

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

ORTIZ LANDSCAPING – Complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981.

MY GROUNDSKEEPER. Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs, garage & building clean out. Timothy, 643-5154.

ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.

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

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.

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

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

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, any and all gas items, tillers, gocarts, ATVs, generators, power washers, grills, chain saws, etc. (336) 689-4167.

FLOORING MONTERO’S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & ﬁnishing. Commercial & residential. Insured, 17 yrs. exp. Free estimates. Monteros-hardwood-ﬂooring.com. Call (336) 215-8842. It’s a CARPET thing! Repairs, restretch, replace. (336) 643-6500.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. GARY’S HANDYMAN HOME SERVICES “Providing value for the home-ownership experience.” Gary Gellert, serving NC’s Piedmont Triad area. Garygellert@gmail.com, (336) 423-8223.

OLD SCHOOL HOME REPAIR/ IMPROVEMENT

“No Job Too Small”

Jerry & Lisa Potkay, Owners • Oak Ridge, NC

(336) 669-7252

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

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

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING

CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.

Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, ﬁll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150. BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways. (336) 362-3647.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

MOWER TUNE-UP and mower deck repair. Free pick up and delivery within 5 miles of Oak Ridge. Call (336) 880-7498.

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

Call Joe at 643-9157.

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

Outdoor kitchens

AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174.

GRADING / HAULING

HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE. “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 / 643-9609.

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

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.

ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured.

FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Spring clean up of trees and leaves. Bed reconstruction, pine needles & mulch Reasonable & honest. Taylor, (336) 464-5215.

A-LIST LAWN CARE Call for a free estimate. Licensed & insured. (336) 609-7013.

TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, grading, brush/tree removal, food plots and more! (336) 207-6632. BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS LLC. Mulching, landscaping, pine needles/straw, gravel, concrete work. (336) 362-3647. COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care & maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, pine needles. HOA & annual agrmts Res./comm., fully insured. 27 years serving the Triad. (336) 362-5860. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764.

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8605 Triad Dr, Colfax (336) 996-4918 marshallstone.com

Mulch & landscape aggregates

8605 Triad Dr, Colfax (336) 996-4918 marshallstone.com

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.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS WILHELM POOL SERVICE Full service & supply since 1988. Pool start-ups, liner replacements, salt systems, 24/7 service. (336) 687-1977.

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ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home de-

PLUMBING

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, rooﬁng specials, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. 362-6343.

WILL PICK UP most appliances, metal and elec. items, for a small fee. (336) 689-4167.

sign/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519. GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

RE-PURPOSED FURNISHINGS Check our website or Facebook to view our current inventory!

336/404-1471 www.fmbyjh.com

PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com. FIVE STAR PAINTING Licensed & insured professional painters. “Five Star Quality Without the Five Star Price.” Please call (336) 790-8319, or visit www.ﬁvestarpainting.com/greensboro. CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free es-

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 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. Your business should be here! Let us introduce you to our readers.

POWER WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

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

Services TM Construction , INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

Screened porches | Sunrooms | Patios

644-8615 office 508-5242 cell

timates available. (336) 708-9155.

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

(336) 931-0600

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

Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981. OAK RIDGE SOLUTIONS. General Installation/restoration. Flooring, painting, pressure washing, sheet rock, rooﬁng, plumbing, windows, bathrooms. Call/text (336) 500-3916.

RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, additions, kitchen and bath, decks & patios. We are a full-service design and build company. Call us for a free competitive quote on rooﬁng and replacement windows. We are a certiﬁed 203k contractor and are A+ accredited with the BBB. Call (336) 427-7391 or visit www.myrenovationworks.com.

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CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.

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

 MISC. FOR SALE 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. WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys. New vendors welcome. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 1-6pm.

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PAINTING & DRYWALL

JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce 656-0019, cell 382-6905.

I make unique PERSONALIZED NEEDLEWORK – gifts for births, wedding, holidays, etc. Kellypaigecrafts.weebly.com.

31 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee • Insurance specialists

SEASONED FIREWOOD, delivered and stacked. 1/2 cord, $80. Call 686-6373.

Roof Replacements / Repairs Siding & Windows Custom Decks / Porches General Home Repairs Remodeling / Painting

(336) 644-1580

FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable

ROOFING CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245. 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. 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 (336) 944-6118, or visit redrhinoroofing.com.

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

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 MISC. WANTED FABRIC NEEDED for Sew to Sow Ministry to make dresses for girls in Kenya. Cotton fabrics work best, any amount. Also need buttons, ribbon, lace trimming, elastic and thread. Call Beth, (336) 644-8155. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328. CASH for riding mowers needing repair, or free removal if unwanted, including go-carts, tillers, any gas equip., generators, power washer, ATVs, grills, etc. (336) 689-4167.

 PETS & ANIMAL SVCS. LESSONS / PET SITTING HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS, pet sitting, dog walking. Call 662-2705 or visit sarahshorseandpetservices.weebly.com.

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Desirable TWELVE OAKS NEIGHBORHOOD, 4BR, 3.5BA, study, dramatic ceil-

Basic baths to designer clips

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10+ years

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7251 US Hwy 158 Ste. B, Stokesdale

Leslie Livengood • (336) 441-2266 PET SITTING KPS – KELLY’S PET SERVICES Professional in-home pet sitting. Bonded & insured. Member Pet Sitters International. Pet sitting while you are away, daily walks or runs, play, pet taxi, and more! KPS gives a portion of proﬁts to animal charities. Call, email, or Facebook message for a free consultation: (336) 706-6706, kpsforyourpets@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/kpspets, www.petsit.com/kps.

FOUND PETS

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BORDER COLLIE FOUND April 3 near Parkers Restaurant, Shoeline Rd., Ellison Rd. area. If you are missing this dog or know the owner, please call or text (336) 549-5003.

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NW Schools. Call owner for appt., (336) 337-1864. 5800 Scarlett Court Oak Ridge gem in Twelve Oaks features front and back porches, two bedrooms on main floor and open kitchen. Updated and move-in ready. $380,000

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in Oak Ridge. Mini suites to full suites; 100 to 1,000 sq. ft. available. For info, call (336) 643-7577.

HOMES FOR RENT SUMMERFIELD, 1BR apartment. Electricity, cable and internet included. Private entrance and patio. Beautiful setting on 10 acres in nice neighborhood. $625/month. No pets. Call (336) 643-9676. 1,100+ sq. ft., 3BR, 2BA RANCH, vaulted ceiling in master BR, liv. rm. & kitchen. Located in Cedar Hollow sub., Stokesdale. No pets. $875/mo. (336) 382-6804.

Ramilya Siegel 1811 Wild Fern Drive, Oak Ridge If you are looking for the perfect house, look no further! 4BR/2.5BA with theater room, hearth room, floored walk-in storage and sports court with fenced back yard, circular driveway and 2-car garage. This house has it all – situated on wooded cul-de-sac in beautiful River Oaks neighborhood. $399,500

HOME FOR RENT – OAK RIDGE, 3BR, 2BA, 1,611 sq. ft., renovated home in Weatherstone. FP, tankless water heater, 2-car garage, storage building & fenced yard, yard maint. incl. No pets. $1,500/mo. (336) 215-7958.

NW Guilford County LUXURY HOME FOR SALE by owner. 8805 Sherbow Rd., Kernersville (Colfax), on the corner of Beeson & Sherbow. $422,000. Call (336) 451-6952 for appt. (pre-qualiﬁed buyers only).

CRS, GRI, SRES, Chairman’s Circle Award ( 336 ) 215.9856

ramilya.siegel@atcmail.com www.allentate.com/RamilyaSiegel

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Bobbie Gardner CRS/GRI/ EcoBroker Relocation Specialist

(336) 382-5939

OPEN HOUSE: Sun, April 10 • 2-4pm

QUAINT OLDER 2BR HOUSE, Summerﬁeld. Exc. n’hood. $625/mo. (336) 643-1058.

HOMES FOR SALE

FOUND DOG, adult female, running loose in Henson Forest neighborhood. Please call (561) 445-7069 with any info.

pool, wooded lot. $499,900. Oak Ridge/

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STOKESDALE, 3BR, 2.5BA, 2,200 sq. ft., 2-car garage, Angels Glen Sub. $2,000/ month. Call (336) 501-2430.

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Seven Springs Farm 40+ acres of pastures, woods and stream! Fenced, 8-stall barn, outbuildings, arena and trails. 3BR/2BA with cedar siding, metal roof and wrap-around open and screened porches. Currently a horse boarding facility. $279,900

Nancy J. Hess nancy.hess@bhhsyostandlittle.com (336) 215-1820

1924-1912 Scalesville Road, Summerfield Looking for a top quality Hardieboard builder’s home with acreage and total privacy? Horses Welcome! Gourmet Kitchen. Master and second BR on main. Back deck with FP and kitchen area. 3,800+ sq. ft. $530,000

GIL VAUGHAN

Realtor ® /Broker • (336) 337-4780

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