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IN THIS ISSUE News in Brief.................................. 3 Your Questions.............................. 4 Oak Ridge Town Council............. 6 Youth/School News...................... 9 Student Profiles........................... 13 GALs fill vital role........................ 14 Bits & Pieces................................ 18 Crime/Incident Report...............20

Photo by Leon Stokes/NWO | An aerial view of the bridge over I-73 near an interchange on N.C. 150 in Summerfield. Near-finish snags with the major road construction project have pushed the opening of I-73 from U.S. 220 to N.C. 68 out a few more weeks, but the opening date is within sight, says Patty Eason, NCDOT construction engineer. Getting power to the traffic signals near the interchange on N.C. 68 are among some of the last-minute kinks to be worked out, she noted, adding “The contractor has been diligently working hard trying to get this open and has made great progress.” NCDOT expects the I-73 segment from U.S. 220 to N.C. 68 to open late April; the segment from N.C. 68 to Bryan Boulevard, which includes a taxiway bridge, has a separate completion date of August.

Longtime community servant, advocate will be missed Mary Hardin, who died April 3, was on the frontlines of the Stokesdale community, from serving on the town council for 10 years to spearheading the first annual Christmas parade by STEVE MANN STOKESDALE – Service over self. Talk to anyone who knew Mary Sewell Hardin, and it always comes back to that. Hardin, who Mary Hardin died April 3 at age 74, was her happiest helping others, said Luann Hardin Leonard, the oldest of her three daughters.

“She liked people, all kinds of people,” Leonard said. “When she thought she was helping somebody, she would do anything.” Whether as a member of the Stokesdale Town Council for 10 years, a businesswoman, a farmer’s wife, a PTA president, a certified member of the Red Cross or spearheading efforts to start a Christmas parade, Hardin served her community. “There was no hidden agenda from her,” said Randle Jones, who served 22 years on the Stokesdale Town Coun-

cil, including 18 as mayor. “She was a tireless worker for the town and the northwest area.” Though she didn’t consider herself a politician, the lifelong Republican found herself in politics in 1991, just two years after Stokesdale had been incorporated a second time. “The town wanted to take this farm into the city,” said Rush Hardin, her husband of 52 years, referring to their 180acre operation on Millrun Road. “And we

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John Hughes, 89, poses with a photo of himself and eight classmates who made up Laughlin School’s Class of 1944. Hughes was the oldest graduate in attendance at Laughlin’s historic marker dedication ceremony on April 7. More photos on p. 21.

Community Calendar................22 Letters/Opinions.........................24 Grins & Gripes.............................25 Classifieds................................... 27 Index of Advertisers................... 31

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Proposed budget includes reduction in property tax OAK RIDGE – If approved in June, the Town of Oak Ridge’s budget for FY2017-2018 will include a reduced property tax for the first time since the town began levying a tax in 2004. The town’s Finance Committee presented the town council with a proposed budget at its April 6 meeting, along with a recommendation that the tax rate for next fiscal year be lowered from 8.63 cents per $100 of property value to 8 cents. The committee projects next fiscal year the town will receive $788,782 in property tax receipts, its largest revenue source; additionally, $187,254 in sales tax receipts is projected, $66,000 in video programming tax receipts, $195,000 in taxes on electricity bills and $124,000 in profits from the ABC store in Oak Ridge. Administrative expenses, includ-

ing dues and subscriptions, legal and accounting fees, advertising, insurance and animal control, plus salaries for a full-time manager, planning director and town clerk are projected at $561,780. Cultural and recreation expenses, which include $122,000 for operations and maintenance, $18,000 for special events and $168,000 for park employees, total $391,680. Net revenue is projected at $517,874 before capital expenses of $1,050,273. The proposed budget can be viewed online at www.oakridgenc.com; public hearings for citizen input on the budget will be held at the town council’s May 4 and June 1 meetings, after which the council will vote on whether to approve the budget for the new fiscal year beginning July 1.

Bulk water policy, budget discussed at weekly meeting STOKESDALE – The Town of Stokesdale now has a policy for bulk water sales, but it doesn’t have the means to make any.

Braswell said, “but there is still a lot of work to be done. This policy gets us going, gives the staff some guidelines.”

By a 4-0 vote – council member Tim Jones was absent – the Stokesdale Town Council approved updates to a draft of a bulk water purchase policy during its weekly meeting April 5. The policy covers such customers as landscaping companies, contractors and those filling swimming pools. It requires permits and equipment inspections, specifies procedures to prevent contamination of Stokesdale’s water system and outlines penalties for violations.

Before the town can make any sales, however, at least three other things are necessary.

“It’s a good first step,” Mayor Randy

First, Braswell said, the staff needs to create the necessary forms, documents and permits to make and record the transactions. The policy calls for a cross-connection control program coordinator to conduct the equipment inspections, and it appears that will fall to Deputy Clerk Alisa Houk.

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Has anyone ever asked why the stoplight at N.C. 68 and U.S. 158 in Stokesdale does not provide a protected left turn for people turning from 68 South onto 158 East? This is the only place at that intersection where a protected left turn is not provided at all during the cycle. At certain times of the day it can be almost impossible to turn left there because of all the traffic going north on 68.

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NCDOT plans to install a protected left turn signal for N.C. 68 southbound traffic turning left onto U.S. 158 East; the project is on schedule for this summer.

NCDOT division traffic engineer Dawn McPherson responded to this question in early March and promised to investigate the traffic pattern at the N.C. 68 and U.S. 158 intersection. McPherson recently followed up to say her department has recommended this location be upgraded to have a protected/permitted turn signal for N.C. 68 southbound traffic turning left onto U.S. 158 East. “We anticipate this upgrade to happen over the summer months and will be in effect for the 2017-2018 school year. We strongly advise that all motorists turning left continue to use caution,” McPherson said.

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(More) questions, answers about Stokesdale’s water system 7. Why are waterlines

flushed? How often is it done? Flushing the waterlines, like tank cycling, is a way to maintain water quality. A hydrant is opened and water flows out until the proper chlorination level is achieved. Braswell said a lot of water was wasted in the town’s early attempts at flushing, but now the flushing is strategic. Contractors know the length of the waterline, how many gallons are carried in each size pipe, and how long it takes to return the water to the proper chlorination level. A monthly flushing program was implemented in January. Braswell said some hydrants will be flushed monthly; others will be flushed quarterly.

8. What is the chlorine level in the water?

The concentration of chlorine in the town’s water system fluctuates from winter to summer. The chlorine, which keeps bacteria from growing, dissipates the longer the distance the water must travel and is affected by such variables as temperature. The chlorine level must be .2 at any of the designated testing points, and the town is required to keep a residual chlorine level at every point in the water system. Stokesdale installed a chlorine booster station at the connection point on U.S. 158, since the water travels at least 10 miles before it gets there.

9. What is Stokesdale doing to assure water quality for its customers?

In addition to tank cycling and flushing the waterlines, the town council is crafting policies to prevent contamination of the water system and standardize

operating procedures. The Stokesdale Fire Department also has developed procedures to help prevent contamination. In addition, the Public Safety/Water Committee, chaired by Thearon Hooks, has been updating emergency policies.

10. Can Stokesdale

get enough water from Winston-Salem to accommodate future growth? Once all the proposed subdivisions are built out, the amount of water needed – using guidelines from Department of Environmental Quality – will exceed the maximum daily limit under the contract with Winston-Salem. Braswell said that time is still a few years away. But there are a lot of variables: Is the infrastructure bringing the water to Stokesdale adequate to handle a larger demand? How much reserve water would be required to accommodate the fire department’s needs? If an increased daily limit from Winston-Salem can be negotiated, would Stokesdale need two water tanks? Engineers would have to make those determinations. The backdrop to this is the proposed regional water authority. The feasibility study will help Stokesdale determine its options. On the Division of Water Resources website, information about the Stokesdale water system contains the question: “What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?” Stokesdale’s answer is, “The town is looking at a possible interconnection with Rockingham County to provide an emergency supply.” Source: North Carolina Division of Water Resources; Town of Stokesdale website; City/County Utilities Commission; N.C. Rural Water Association.

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April 6 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES

Text amendment. Per the applicant’s request, the hearing for a text amendment to define detached townhomes and establish minimum square feet of separation was continued to the April 27 Planning and Zoning Board meeting and May 4 council meeting. Rezoning. RM to CU-TC-R. Town Planning Director Bill Bruce presented the rezoning request for 24.5 acres located about 700 feet east of N.C. 68, consisting of the Village Woods townhome community. Bruce explained the RM district was replaced by the TC-R district

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request. Rezoning. AG to CU-RS-40. Bruce presented this rezoning request for 34.075 acres off Haw River Road. Since the only access to this development is through the Bethel Ridge subdivision, there can be no more than 32 homes built (there are 18 existing homes in Bethel Ridge and the maximum homes for one access point is 50). Staff recommended approval of the rezoning request, as did the P&Z Board. P&Z Board chair Ron Simpson said the board’s main discussion on March 23 centered on the existing street into Bethel Ridge being the only access for the developer to use, so inevitably there will be construction traffic, with possible damage to the road. Simpson said developer Kevan Combs gave informal assurance that he would work through NCDOT to repair any damage that might occur. Proponents. On behalf of Kevan Combs, Chris Rohrer of Land Solutions said an open house was held prior to the public

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Town Manager’s Report. Bruce Oakley noted the two new overhead screens in Town Hall that will be used for visual

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No one spoke in opposition, nor did the council have any comments.

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Fire Department. Chief Steve Simmons reported Oak Ridge Fire District responded to 66 calls in March; 32 were of a medical nature and 34 were fire-service related. Firefighters underwent 357 hours of training. Simmons reminded everyone to test and clean their smoke alarms once a month.

After Oakley presented committee recommendations, Paul Woolf was appointed as a regular member of the Historic Preservation Commission. Phillip Hanks was appointed as a full voting member of the Finance Committee and Ray Combs and Frank Whitaker were reappointed as full voting members of the committee.

No one spoke to oppose the rezoning.

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Sheriff’s Report. Sgt. Eric League with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office said during the month of March crime in Oak Ridge was down 55 percent compared to the same time last year. As always, residents were reminded to lock their car doors and keep valuables out of sight.

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Mayor Spencer Sullivan opened the monthly council meeting at 7 p.m.; council members George McClellan, Mike Stone and Jim Kinneman were present and council member Doug Nodine was absent. John Jenkins gave the opening prayer, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance; the meeting agenda was unanimously adopted.

Proponents. Property owner Jerry Cooke said he was ready to move ahead with developing his property for 18 more townhomes and wanted to bring the zoning into conformity with the land use plan.

hearing at the P&Z board’s March 23 meeting and about nine residents from Bethel Ridge attended. Their primary concerns related to the impact of about 30 more homes on their well water and impact of construction traffic on the entrance road to the neighborhood.

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when the updated land use plan was adopted in 2016. Staff recommends approval of the request, as did the P&Z Board at their March 23 meeting.

on the homeowners in Bethel Ridge and asked if Combs could restrict construction activity to certain times of day. Combs said builder activity during church hours or very early in the morning was discouraged. When Stone pressed Combs on this issue, saying as the developer, Combs had control over the activity, Combs said he would commit to no construction activity before 12:30 pm on Sundays. Sullivan asked again about a community well and Combs said it wasn’t economically feasible in this case because there are too few lots (again, about 50 lots is the break-even point for a community well) and the lots are too spread out.

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CITIZEN COMMENTS Twelve Oaks resident Ann Schneider said earlier in the afternoon her neighborhood was notified that Aqua, which operates the community well in Twelve Oaks, would be shutting their water off, effective 4:30 p.m., for up to four days for emergency repairs. “Our neighborhood is very concerned (about how long the water will be off)” she said. Mark Shina, a resident of Linville Oaks, spoke of how developing the adjacent Knight’s Landing community, which now connects to his neighborhood via a stub street, has created ongoing problems with water runoff. Although the developer has taken some steps to fix the problems, there has been little improvement, he said. Shina thanked Sullivan, Stone and Councilman Doug Nodine for taking the time to talk with him and for recently visiting his neighborhood and then following up on the issues to see what could be done to correct them once and for all. “This issue has affected our entire neighborhood and pitted neighbor against neighbor,” Shina said.

Sullivan said council members and staff have “done a lot of things since Mr. Shina contacted us,” including contacting the person with Guilford County in charge of erosion control, silt and mud relating to development. “Some other steps have been taken that should alleviate more concerns,” Sullivan said. Jennifer Holmes, a resident of Parkchester Place, also in Linville Oaks, began by citing a quote from Thomas Paine, a political activist during the American independence movement. She then said the development of Knight’s Landing had brought flooding and heavy truck traffic to her neighborhood and recently someone was nearly hit as they were coming off the private trail that belongs to Linville Oaks. “We want restitution,” Holmes said, adding that her husband couldn’t be in attendance to defend his name but what had been said about him by some council and staff members and “in the paper” bordered slander. Finance report. Finance Officer Sam Anders gave highlights of financial transactions in March and said he had been involved in the process of developing the FY2017-2018 budget. To date this fiscal year, revenue from property taxes totals $783,016.81.

opening night of RidgeFest. And last, Schneider directed everyone to the new historic display inside Town Hall that was created by town clerk Sandra Smith. Parks & Recreation Commission. Chair Phillip Hanks said park staff members have been busy mulching and pruning and the athletic fields are looking great. The first seasonal Music in the Park was scheduled for April 8 and more are scheduled on the second Saturday of each month through September. The annual Canine Capers will be held in the park April 29. Finance. Chair John Jenkins said the committee had completed the budget process and presented the council with the proposed FY2017-2018 budget for review. The budget reflects a property tax reduction of .63 cents per $100 property valuation (8.63 cents to 8 cents). The budget projects net revenue next fiscal year of $518,000 before capital investments, which are estimated at $1,050,273.

The proposed budget can be viewed at www.oakridgenc.com; public hearings for citizen comments on the budget will be held during the May 4 and June 1 council meetings, after which council will vote on whether to approve it. Planning and Zoning. Chair Ron Simpson said it is “clear the P&Z business is booming” and the board feels the pressure of trying to balance the interests of developers, builders and residents. He said the board would continue trying to strike the right balance, and welcomed council’s input/advice at any time. Merchants of Oak Ridge. President Phillip Hanks said the association recently welcomed its newest member, Brandy Owen of The Arche Group. Also, the association’s $2,000 scholarship recipient will be announced on May 26.

COUNCIL COMMENTS Kinneman said the deadline is approaching to apply for the Lions Club’s

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Braswell said he would like for the entire staff to be trained, however, and made a motion to hire Bill Merritt to conduct the training. Merritt, the president of Meritech Environmental Laboratories in Reidsville and the operator of Stokesdale’s water system, is a state-certified cross-connection inspector, Braswell said. The motion was approved 4-0. And a hydrant meter components kit must be created, which customers would use to obtain the water. Braswell said he is working on getting one together. He gave the council copies of Winston-Salem’s hydrant meter policy and a picture of its hydrant meter components kit to review, and suggested using them as a model for Stokesdale’s. Winston-Salem’s policy calls for a customer to forfeit a portion of a required deposit for repair or replacement of any damaged or missing component. In addition, Braswell asked the

council to review an emergency access water usage policy that he started working on following a March 16 meeting involving the Stokesdale Fire Department, members of the Stokesdale Fire District’s board of directors, fire district commissioners and the town council. At that meeting, Deputy Chief Randy Southard asked for the fire department to be included in crafting the policy. Braswell said he wants the council to get its suggestions on paper before meeting with the fire department. In other business, Town Administrator/Finance Officer Kim Hemric scheduled a Budget Committee meeting Tuesday, May 2, 2 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall. The committee, which consists of town council members, Hemric and Budget Officer Philip Pulliam, will discuss and plan the FY2017-2018 budget. The afternoon meeting is open to the public.

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Council rejects proposed changes relating to weapons on town property SUMMERFIELD – Andy Stevens and Tyres Tatum were among a handful of people who spoke at Summerfield Town Council’s April 11 meeting during the Public Comments period. Judging by the nods of approval and applause they received after they delivered their comments, the two had the support of many in the crowd who opposed the town adopting a stricter ordinance relating to firearms on town-owned property. The topic which has drawn an emotional response from some citizens first surfaced at the council’s Jan. 10 meeting, when Town Manager Scott Whitaker reported a citizen had approached the town about its posted rules at Summerfield Athletic Park, which include “no firearms.” At that time the council discussed whether its park ordinance, specifically Section 6, which reads “… prohibits carrying a concealed handgun in townowned buildings, adjacent premises or recreational facilities, including Summerfield Athletic Park and Summerfield Community Park” should be revised.

zation dedicated to preserving firearms rights, told the council on April 11 that “there is no such thing as a dangerous weapon, only dangerous people.” “There are 450,000 concealed carry permit holders across the country who have proven themselves to be safe,” Stevens continued. “Trust your citizens to do the right thing. Don’t force them to share your belief in magic signs that we all know do not work.” Tatum, owner of Shooters in Mayodan, which offers concealed carry classes, said he was “100 percent about training.” “A lot of people don’t like the fact that people own firearms,” he acknowledged. “I was in my den today looking at my gun safe. None of the guns in there hurt anyone today, and it’s been that way since 1986 (when he purchased his first firearm)… People want to protect their family members and do so responsibly. I’m going to protect my family and I urge you to allow your citizens to protect their families as well.”

Although council did not discuss the ordinance on March 4 because Hill was not present, many citizens who had read the revisions on the town’s website in advance of the meeting came to voice strong opposition to the more, rather than less restrictive ordinance, which expanded the “no guns” rule to all town-owned buildings, adjacent premises of the buildings, and townowned recreational facilities.

When the topic came up for council discussion later in the meeting, the council agreed they were not in support of the proposed revisions presented by Hill and the best course of action was to update the town’s park ordinance to reflect that displaying a firearm at Summerfield Athletic Park would still be prohibited (with noted exceptions) but a concealed carry permit holder carrying a firearm would not be prohibited. The posted rules at Summerfield Athletic Park would subsequently need to be updated to delete the words “No firearms.” After the wording to the ordinance has been satisfactorily changed to reflect the council’s intent, a public hearing will be held before the revised ordinance is adopted.

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See more on this discussion in next week’s council meeting coverage.

Town Attorney Bill Hill was subsequently directed to update the ordinance and bring it into compliance with state statutes. What was presented at the March 4 council meeting, however, was not what town council members had envisioned.

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Battle of the Books winners NORTHERN, NW GUILFORD – Four northwest schools were among 12 teams recognized by the school board for their performance in Guilford County Schools’ Battle of the Books grade-level competitions held in March. Battle of the Books is a reading incentive program that tests book knowledge by using a quiz bowl format. Elementary students can battle in either of two categories—12 or 18 assigned elementary books. Students at the middle school level are assigned

27 books, and high school students are assigned 15. Northern Elementary (in the 18-book competition) and Northwest Middle School placed first in the district, Summerfield Elementary (in the 12-book competition) placed second, and Northern High placed third. NWMS also won the regional championship in April and will compete for the state title in May; Northern Elementary will compete in the 18-book regional competition in May.

GCS celebrates volunteers in April Northwest Guilford High School junior George Cooke was among the over 100 students who donated blood at the school’s annual blood drive, held in partnership with Community Blood of the Carolinas on April 5; Cooke said this was the fifth time he has donated blood, and because he is among the roughly 7 percent of the population with a blood type of O negative, which can be transfused to almost any patient in need, he donates two units of red blood each time instead of one. Photo by Patti Stokes/NWO |

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The Guilford County Board of Education issued a proclamation April 4 to recognize school volunteers, especially during National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 23-29. Guilford County Schools will celebrate volunteers who serve as lunch buddies, reading buddies, mentors, tutors, chaperones, office support and other roles that

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Northern Guilford High School’s Art Showcase, April 6 Photos by Jonathan Williams/NWO

With the sounds of live jazz music playing in the background, students, families and community members enjoyed viewing Northern Guilford High School’s annual Art Showcase on April 6. The showcase featured art from Northern’s various art class students as well as from the feeder elementary and middle school art students. Also featured was a mural (bottom right)

from the Visual Art Club at SCALE Greensboro School, an alternative school program for students who have not adapted behaviorally or who are not benefiting from a regular school program. “All of this was because of the students,” Northern art teacher Kathryn Sayani said of the art show. “Northern’s National Art Honor Society organized and carried out the event. We couldn’t be more proud of them and all the artists represented tonight.”

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her team to the 3-A title game in 2016 before they suffered a heartbreaking loss to Morganton Freedom. The outcome

was much better this season, when the Nighthawks defeated Hickory Ridge on March 11 to clinch the 3-A state title. Photo courtesy of Strawbridge Studios

Kim Furlough, Northern Guilford girls basketball head coach, was recently named the Associated Press state girls basketball coach of the year.

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Elissa Cunane (above) of Northern Guilford was named the Nighthawks’ Most Valuable Player in the 3-A state championship game on March 11 after scoring 24 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and blocking nine shots. Elizabeth Kitley (right) of Northwest Guilford was named the Vikings’ Most Valuable Player in the 4-A state championship game on March 11 after scoring 15 points and pulling down 10 rebounds. Cunane and Kitley were recently named to the All-State basketball team by the Associated Press.

by MARC PRUITT

NCHSAA 3-A state championship.

Elissa Cunane of Northern Guilford and Elizabeth Kitley of Northwest Guilford were both recently named to the All-State basketball team by the Associated Press.

Cunane was named the Most Valuable Player in the championship game after scoring 24 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and blocking nine shots.

Cunane, a junior, also made the team as a sophomore last season. The 6-foot-6 junior center, who has committed to play at N.C. State, averaged 20.3 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 3.2 blocked shots per game to help lead the Nighthawks to the

Kitley, a 6-foot-4 sophomore center, averaged 15.3 points and 9.9 rebounds per game and helped lead the Vikings to the NCHSAA 4-A state championship.

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Furlough honored as AP coach of the year After guiding the Northern Guilford girls basketball team to the NCHSAA 3-A state championship and finishing the season with a 31-1 record, head coach Kim Furlough received 11 out of a possible 14 votes to be named the Associated Press state girls basketball coach of the year.

Northern’s only loss of the season came in the HAECO Invitational championship game, when it fell to Northwest Guilford, who went on to win the NCHSAA 4-A state title. Furlough, who is in her 10th season as the Nighthawks’ head coach, guided

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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.

NORTHERN GUILFORD Siana Wong, orchestra by JONATHAN WILLIAMS Northern freshman Siana Wong began playing the violin at age 6 ½ and has since worked hard to refine her passion and share it with everyone she can. “Playing violin is fun when I can really work on a piece and play it well,” Wong said. “When I’m with my friends in orchestra, we have one goal – to let the audience experience our creation together. My involvement in orchestra makes me want to work even harder than before.” Outside of her past middle school orchestra, Wong was also involved in the Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra’s Youth Philharmonic, which is comprised of 35 to 45 string orchestra students from across the Triad. The group gives two public performances each year as well as performing at one special event such as the biannual Crystal Ball. Since entering high school, Wong has been a member of Northern’s Honors orchestra. “Siana is a talented and wonderful violinist,” orchestra director Sandra Rathbone said. “She is the orchestra’s featured student because of her talent, her motivation and the kindness she exhibits as a student. Siana is a positive role model and excels in everything she does.” Besides the school orchestra, Wong has also earned her seat on two other orchestras. She moved up from the Youth Philharmonic to the Greensboro Youth Symphony Orchestra, which focuses on

more challenging orchestral playing; the group features 50 to 75 students through grade 12. In February Wong was also one of three students representing Northern at the Western Region All-State Orchestra Clinic. With these impressive accolades and orchestral experiences, this young violinist has a powerful start into a much larger musical world ahead of her. “She sets a high example of what any aspiring musician wants to be,” Rathbone said.

On A Side Note ... Toughest Class: U.S. History Influential musician: Johann Sebastian Bach Favorite book: Harry Potter series Extracurricular activities: Northern girls’ golf

NORTHERN GUILFORD Miracle Scott, track by MARC PRUITT Miracle Scott left the NCHSAA 3-A state track meet last year somewhat unfulfilled and tattered. A freshman at the time, Scott tore one of her groin muscles while competing in the 200-meters, after already having run legs for the 4x100 and 4x200 relays. Despite her injury Scott finished the 200 in 27.75 seconds, placing last among the 16 competitors in the two heats.

“It was so disappointing and frustrating when it happened,” Scott said. “I had finished third in the 200 at the regional the week before and thought I had a good chance of placing at states. After it happened, I couldn’t run for about a month. But once I started training again in the summer, I’ve been getting myself ready for another shot.” In addition to the 200 and the two relays, Scott has added the triple jump to her events this season. “I love doing the triple,” Scott said. “The jump coach was looking for some volunteers and I decided to try it out. I placed third in the first meet I ever tried it in. I only had about two weeks to get the technique down before I did it.” Scott pulled double duty with spring sports last year, competing in track and playing junior varsity soccer. That made for some hectic scheduling at times, which is part of the reason she decided to focus on track this season. “I’m still playing travel soccer for Greensboro United (Soccer Association), but there isn’t nearly as much overlap,” Scott said. “Last year, I would sometimes go from practice to practice on the same day and it was a lot. Sometimes I’d skip one to be at the other, or leave one early to get to the other. I enjoy both sports, and I may try out for the (school) team again next year, but we’ll see.”

There is a special meaning behind Scott’s first name. Her mother gave birth to a girl a few years before Miracle was born, but that child died about three weeks later. “After that happened, my parents didn’t think they would have any more girls,” Scott said. “And when I came along, they thought I was a miracle, so that’s where my name came from.”

NORTHERN GUILFORD Alec Hildreth, basketball by MARC PRUITT While playing varsity basketball for Northern Guilford over the last three years, senior Alec Hildreth adjusted to the many ebbs and flows of the season. As a sophomore, Hildreth, who is 6-feet-8, saw limited playing time. “Mostly the only time I got to play was if we were up big,” Hildreth said. “There were four other big men on the team and one of them was one of our best players.” As a junior, Hildreth cracked the starting lineup and saw his role grow.

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GALs fill vital role for neglected, abused, dependent children With the number of children petitioned into the court system exploding, more volunteer guardians ad litem are needed to advocate on their behalf by JENNIFER KRAMER In only five years the number of children petitioned into North Carolina’s foster care system has increased more than 25 percent. Although children in the custody of the Department of Social

Services are assigned to a social worker, the caseloads can be overwhelming and are not enough to cover the needs, according to Seth Houk, district administrator for Guilford County’s Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) program.

You don’t know how bad it is for someone else… the poverty… the abuse. I thought I was an empathetic person, but I’ve grown in my own empathy.”

That’s where GALs fill a vital role.

Barbara Robless, a volunteer guardian ad litem

“GAL volunteers help figure out what missing services are needed, from basic needs to access to medical or school resources,” Houk said. “We (in the GAL program) advocate for those services, facilitate those resources and go to court for those to be put in place. GALs meet one-on-one with the child

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they have been appointed to represent at least once a month, Houk explained. They also communicate with the professionals in the child’s life, including teachers, social workers and counselors, as well as caregivers and family members. It is a GAL’s role to compile their observations into a written report and make a recommendation to the court as to what they feel is in the child’s best physical and emotional interests. Along with four full-time paid GAL supervisors, the GAL program in Guilford County relies heavily on volunteers from within the community. “We currently have about 550 children (in the foster care system) and 150 GAL volunteers,” Houk said. That leaves hundreds of children without a GAL volunteer, so staff members take on the overflow cases in addition to training, supporting and supervising the GAL volunteers they have. Kernersville resident Barbara Robless answered the call to be a GAL volunteer several years ago and has found advocating on behalf of abused and neglected children to be rewarding.

be successful. GALs get into the life of a child and assess what their needs are, Robless explained. “We look at them as more than just a name on a piece of paper. We look at what is in their best interests. It is not a glamorous job, but the children need this additional support.” Sometimes what a child needs may seem small, but it can make a huge impact on their life. Robless recalled one case she had involving two high school students who made the school football team. Although the school provided most of their uniform and equipment needs, the boys didn’t have cleats or mouth guards. “Since they didn’t have all the equipment, they couldn’t practice. They sat on the bench and watched,” Robless said. After making a few phone calls, Robless got the boys the things they needed to be able to play on the team. It was a reminder that sometimes the smallest of things can make a child’s life seem a little more normal.

“It’s a spirit of service,” Robless explained. “You don’t know how bad it is for someone else… the poverty… the abuse. I thought I was an empathetic person, but I’ve grown in my own empathy.”

A mother of two grown children, Robless said she prefers to volunteer with teens because they are the least understood, even though their cases are often more complex.

Robless’ primary job as a GAL volunteer is to give the child an independent voice in court. She emphasizes she is not there to take the place of a parent, or to mentor or discipline the child, rather to ensure the child is in a safe, caring environment and has the resources to

“I step into their skin. Often, I take the bullets for them. I am an advocate for them,” she said.

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Acknowledging that a GAL’s job can be emotionally demanding at times, Robless said she has on occasion had to remind herself why she volunteers.

“You have to be able to not let it weigh you down; it is very rewarding in the end,” she said. “After the child’s case is closed, I know the seeds have been planted. I know I did my best to help the child.” For each case a GAL volunteer accepts, they should expect to serve over a period of between 12 to 24 months. “You need to be prepared to see a case from beginning to end – about 12 to 24 months, with the average being 18 months. We want to keep this aspect of the child’s life consistent,” Houk said. Before being appointed to a case, GALs must undergo 30 hours of intensive training and be sworn in by a district court judge. “GALs learn why they are necessary, about state laws and statues, general functions and how to facilitate the needs of the children,” Houk said. “They also learn how to testify, cultural competence and about respecting other cultures. We try to cover everything possible.” GALs aren’t left on their own, how-

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ever. GALs in North Carolina work under a GAL program coordinator along with a GAL attorney. The main qualification for becoming a GAL is to have a sincere concern for the well-being of children. GALs must be 18 years or older and have a clean criminal background with no felony charges; there is no educational or employment status requirement. Most GALs volunteer 8-12 hours a month per case and agree to take on one to three cases at a time. Houk said their time commitment helps them become the “expert in that child’s life.” “If a person truly wants to make a difference in a child’s life, we can find something that’s missing. We can get it addressed,” Houk said. “When we leave them, they are better off.”

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...continued from p. 13 “I was more of a facilitator for our featured post player, Jack Emerick,” Hildreth said. “I took whatever the offense presented me last season. My main job was to play good defense and get rebounds.” Hildreth was depended on to score more this past season, a role he grew into like he has his size 16 shoes. “I’ve always been more of a complementary player,” he said. “I do whatever is asked of me and whatever helps our team win.”

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Hildreth began playing AAU basketball when he was 11; his father, David, served as one of his coaches. Two years ago, he started playing for the Carolina Crossover with Northern teammate Jarrett Boyd.

Those interested in volunteering as a GAL are invited to call (336) 412-7580 or visit www.volunteerforgal.org for more information.

“Playing with Jarrett in AAU and for Northern was one of the highlights for me,” Hildreth said. “I really enjoyed the bond between us and with everyone,

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LeBauer welcomes Dr. Betty Jordan

Sigmon captures 100-yard backstroke title Heather Sigmon of Northwest Guilford won the 100-yard backstroke at the YMCA Short-Course Nationals last week at the Greensboro Aquatic Center.

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Representing the Greensboro Community YMCA, Sigmon finished in 53.82

seconds and is the first swimmer from Greensboro to win a title at the Short-Course Nationals.

Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine since 2009, Dr. Jordan is especially interested in pediatric, adolescent and geriatric care.

Sigmon was the runnerup at the NCHSAA 4-A state championship meet in February; she will swim for Virginia Tech this fall.

“I like medicine because it is a learning profession that remains in a state of continuous improvement,” Dr. Jordan says. In her free time, Dr. Jordan enjoys pottery, spending time with her family and watching superhero and kung fu-themed shows and movies.

Kimrey named baseball coach for Powerade State Games Landon Kimrey of Northern Guilford has been announced as one of the baseball coaches for the Powerade State Games High School Baseball Showcase that will be held June 14-18 at UNC Greensboro. Kimrey is one of four coaches selected for Region 5. The showcase event will

feature 20 of the best underclassmen baseball players in the state of North Carolina. The Nighthawks entered the week unbeaten at 14-0 and ranked No. 3 by MaxPreps among teams in North Carolina’s 3-A classification.

really. It’s more like a family.” Hildreth said his biggest thrill was being able to play on varsity as a sophomore with his older brother Sam, who was a senior that season. “We had never really gotten to do that before and it was a lot of fun,” Hildreth said. He is a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club and Northern Going Global, where he helps tutor Hispanic children at Jones Elementary school. He earned his Eagle Scout award last year after building two boardwalks at the Guilford College Disc Golf course for his service project. “We deconstructed two swing sets and re-purposed the wood from those,” Hildreth said. “I’ve been playing disc golf for a couple of years and a friend and I started a club for it at school, though he and I are really the only two members of it. It hasn’t taken off quite yet.” Hildreth has been accepted into UNC-Chapel Hill and is interested in becoming an orthodontist.

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With a time of 18.37, Gebre Nida, 42, of Greensboro finishes first out of 270 participants in Summerfield Fire District’s second annual Stop, Drop and Roll 5k on April 1. Jack Dingman, 13, of Summerfield, finished second with a time of 19:30 and Kristi Hunter, 34, came in third with a time of 19:38. Including the children who ran in Sparky’s Dash, a short trek around a portion of Station 9 on Summerfield Road, over 300 people participated in the event, which raised over $11,000; half of the event proceeds will go to Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network and the other half to the Summerfield Firefighters Charitable Corporation.

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$1,000 scholarship, which is available to any northwest Guilford student and is community/service-based. He also commended the Budget Committee for their work and said he was glad the tax rate could be adjusted downward while still meeting the obligations and desires of the town. Representatives of the town met with NCDOT about a month ago regarding placing a crosswalk sign at Linville Road and N.C. 150 and within three weeks the sign had been placed, Kinneman said. McClellan cited some of the town’s financial accomplishments over the last year, which included paying off the debt on the park, developing a 5-year capital improvement plan and reducing the property tax. Stone announced the seasonal cruise-ins of classic cars will begin on

the third Tuesday of each month in Oak Ridge Commons shopping center. “When you get a bunch of people walking around in the parking lot while looking at cars, it gives you that smalltown feel,” he said. Stone also thanked Mark Shina for speaking during Citizen Comments and said he understood that anger and conflict are the result of people’s bad expectations. “I understand the passion people bring – the only thing I would want is if we can maintain a certain level of civility along with the passion – if we can maintain that neighborliness, we can work out a lot of our problems,” Stone said. “I would hope folks know our staff works hard to make sure everything is balanced.” Stone then asked the fire chief if the fire district reviews development cases from a public safety perspective before they went before the P&Z Board for review. Simmons said that process was being worked out and agreed it is

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

Guilford County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to always lock your cars when not in use – even when they are parked in your driveway – and keep valuables out of sight so that you don’t become an easy target for thieves.

BURGLARY

April 7 | One or more unknown suspects entered a locked bathroom at Triad Park on West Market Street in Kernersville by breaking a window sometime between 10:15 p.m. April 6 and 7:30 a.m. April 7. A vending machine was pried open, and five snack items valued at $10 were stolen. The estimated cost to replace the broken window is $500.

DRUGS

April 6 | A resident of Kinsey Drive in Summerfield was cited and released after a sheriff’s deputy found him in possession of 18.1 grams of marijuana.

THEFT

April 4 | An employee of Dollar General

April 9 | A superintendent for Sumwalt Associates reported that sometime between April 7-9, someone broke into a storage trailer parked at 7605 N.C. 68 in Stokesdale and stole multiple tools including drills, wrenches and a miter saw belonging to his company and a subcontractor. The stolen items were valued at $3,090.

April 4 | A resident of Chesterfield Court in northwest Greensboro reported an unknown suspect used her debit card information between April 3-4 to charge $60.15 at a Walmart store in Wilson, North Carolina.

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April 4 | A resident of South Bunker Hill Road in Colfax reported that one or more unknown suspects stole his 2007 Ford Mustang, valued at $14,000, from his driveway at 10:20 p.m. April 7 | An employee of Dollar General on Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale reported that around 10 a.m., a known offender stole a 12-pack of Natural Light, a 3-pack of Hanes brand T-shirts and a Bic lighter with a total value of $20.92. Anthony A. Adkins was located near his residence on Gideon Grove Drive and cited for larceny and trespassing on Dollar General property.

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on U.S. 220 in Summerfield reported that around 6:30 p.m. on April 4 a known suspect entered the store and stole multiple packages of underwear and personal hygiene products. The suspect filled trash bags with the products and pushed the clerk while running out of the store. The estimated value of stolen merchandise is $400; the clerk reported no injuries.

April 4 | Two residents of Northmoor Trace in Greensboro reported that a known suspect stole prescription medications from each of them sometime between 1:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. April 4 after spending the night at their residence. The estimated value of the medications is $121.

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Historic marker dedicated at former Laughlin School on April 7 Photos by Patti Stokes/NWO

About 75 former Laughlin School students joined Summerfield council, staff and Historical Committee members, Guilford County Schools staff and school board members, and GCS Superintendent Sharon Contreras for the Town of Summerfield’s first historic marker dedication ceremony on April 7 at the site of the former Laughlin School on Summerfield Road. Named Summerfield Colored School when it opened in 1934, the school served African-American students in grades 1-12. As

other schools were built in the area the grade offerings changed; in 1970 it was paired with Summerfield Elementary School, continuing to serve K-2 students, and in 1987 the second grade moved to Summerfield Elementary and Laughlin continued as a K-1 school before closing in 2011. After renovating it about a year and a half later, Guilford County Schools reopened the campus as Laughlin Professional Development Center and has since used it for staff development, training and meetings.

William He nry Smith was one o f several Laughlin H igh School graduates who a a historic m ttended arker de cation cere dimony on April 7 at the site of the former school; Smith even had his diploma in hand to show he from the sc graduated hool in 195 6.

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Love blossomed for James and Josephine Frazier, reside nts of Stokesdale, after they met while students at Laughlin School in the ‘40s; the couple has been married for 64 years.

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9 a.m. on Mondays REGISTER BY APRIL 14 zz Color Run/Carnival | Northern Guilford Middle School will host a carnival, 1-mile color run (fun run) and 5k on Friday, April 28. The fun run will begin at 6 p.m. and the 5k at 6:30 p.m. Race medals for all 5k elementary and middle school runners and medals/ prizes for all age groups. Lots of great door prizes, food trucks, games, inflatables and vendors. Register for the 1-mile run and 5k at www.jonesracingcompany.com by Friday, April 14. For more info, email Amanda Browning at brownia@gcsnc.com or Debbie Sivret at mdkmjsivret@earthlink.net.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 13 zz Stokesdale Town Council | The town council will meet April 13 at 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. For a meeting agenda or more info, visit www.stokesdale.org. Individual & Small Business Bookkeeping & Payroll Individual & Corporate Tax Returns 8400 Hwy 158 • PO Box 469 Stokesdale, NC 27357 kim.thacker@att.net

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SATURDAY, APRIL 15 zz Easter Family Festival | First Christian Church Ministries, 1130 N. Main St., Kernersville, will host an Easter festival April 15 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The free event will include an egg hunt, food trucks, inflatables, games and more followed by a 6 p.m. service. More info: Lynn, (336) 996-7388 or lynnm@fccministries.com.

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MONDAY, APRIL 17 zz Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club | A general meeting will take place at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road, from 7-8:30 p.m. April 17. More info: Shannon Depp, president, at (919) 909-6900 or shannondepp@yahoo.com.

helps people who are sight- or hearing-impaired, will meet April 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Bill’s Pizza, 1431 N.C. 68, Oak Ridge. More info: Danny Yanusz, (336) 643-6424.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 zz VFW Post 7999 Bike Show | Northwest Guilford

TUESDAY, APRIL 18 zz Kiwanis Club | The Kiwanis Club of Northwest Guilford will meet at noon April 18 at Bill’s Pizza, 1431 N.C. 68, Oak Ridge. More info: Annette Joyce, (336) 382-8629.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20 zz Senior Program and Lunch | Senior Resources of Guilford will host a free program and luncheon for seniors over 60 on April 20 at 10 a.m. at Summerfield United Methodist Church, 2334 Scalesville Road, Summerfield. RSVP to Amanda at (336) 373-4816, ext. 265.

zz NWHS Men’s Lacrosse Spirit Night | Eat at Rio Grande Mexican Kitchen in Oak Ridge Commons from 5 to 10 p.m. on April 20 and part of your dinner receipt will benefit the NWHS men’s lacrosse team.

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VFW Post 7999 will host a bike show April 22 at Summerfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Road, to support veterans of foreign wars. Bike registration begins at 9 a.m.; the show begins at 10 a.m. Trophies will be awarded for U.S. and metric cruisers, baggers, street bikes and best in show. There will also be a 50/50 drawing, door prizes, music and refreshments.

zz Hunters and Heroes Banquet | Summerfield First Baptist Church, 2300 Scalesville Road, invites the community to a BBQ dinner with entertainment April 22 at 6 p.m. The banquet will honor two veterans who will participate in an American Heroes in Action turkey hunt. Donations are accepted to this free event with limited seating. To make a reservation, visit www.huntersandheroes.eventbrite.com.

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More funding needed for Alzheimer’s research On May 2, 2011, I started working for the Alzheimer’s Association. Two days later, I lost my father to Alzheimer’s. I came to the association with a personal connection, but continue to advocate for those currently battling the disease, and those yet to be affected.

Alzheimers-related costs soared to $259 billion in 2017, $175 billion of which come in direct costs to Medicare and Medicaid. That’s why I am urging U.S. Representative Mark Walker to support a $414 million increase for federal Alzheimer’s research funding for FY2018.

Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and the only cause of death without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression. In addition, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2017 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, Alzheimer’s deaths nearly doubled in the last 14 years.

It is only through adequate funding and a strong implementation of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease that we will meet its goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s by 2025.

The report also revealed that

“What are the DMV’s hours of operation?”

“Are there any local animal rescue groups?”

“How do I register to vote?”

To learn more about this disease and how you can help combat it, please visit alz.org. Scott Herrick, STOKESDALE

“Where can I find a detailed map of the new I-73 bypass?”

“How do I contact my town’s council members?”

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Why we should know judges’ party affiliations Two letters appeared last week which required a response from someone on the opposite side: one regarding gerrymandering and one regarding providing the public with information about judges’ political affiliations. To the first, I find it interesting how, in a state where the Democrats overwhelmingly controlled state-level politics for nearly a century – largely through gerrymandering – the writer now opposes efforts of the other party to redraw voting district lines. After loading the local courts with liberal judges and drawing lines to ensure continued political control, the call for a “non-partisan” redistricting process is disingenuous at best (sorry, when it comes to politically related issues there is no such thing as “nonpartisan”). After looking at district lines from years past, how can you say gerrymandering wasn’t widespread prior to the Republican takeover of the Senate? The difference is the Dems controlled everything – including the courts – so it was useless to protest. The second letter begged not to show party affiliation when voting for

judges, arguing that doing so leads to partisanship and gerrymandering and the system will then basically pick the judges without giving the people a chance to vote. Without providing voters information as to who the judge is and what their record is, what’s the difference? Democracy is not served by limiting information to voters. As was said long ago, a “democracy” depends on a well-informed public! Furthermore, if no political affiliation is shown, can the writer provide us with a way to understand who we are voting for, how they think, and what judgments they’ve made that would be easily/readily available to the public? Speaking for myself and my wife, we are sick of reading “bios” on judges that go no farther than listing the law school they went to and the fact that “Joe (or Mary) is a loving family man/woman with two kids and two dogs who lives in a house.” Not helpful! And ads on TV, if they exist, are distortions from opponents. So what info would you provide the voters? Or are you not worried about the voters knowing who they are putting in positions of power? Brian Qualters, SUMMERFIELD

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tion as PTA president of Summerfield Elementary School. Thanks for all you do to help make SES the best. You are appreciated!

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GRINS to... Summerfield Postmaster Linwood Thompson and worker Donna Handy for their assistance with my package when I came into the post office right before closing. Linwood even helped me tape my package, as it was difficult to close! Dr. Ballard of Summerfield Vet who uses both common sense and great kindness when dealing with his patients and their owners! The “good Samaritans” who appeared like guardian angels and pushed my car to the side of the road when it stalled in the middle of N.C. 150. God bless both of you. Amy Loflin and Summit Church in Oak Ridge for their desire to partner

with Stokesdale Parks and Rec. As part of their serve program, they will donate money for every run the Northwest Vikings score. Linda Southard and other members of Summerfield Historic Committee for facilitating Summerfield’s first historic marker dedication at Laughlin School. It was a lovely ceremony! Alison Kerber of Oak Ridge for running and completing the Rome Marathon on April 2 and the Paris Marathon on April 9 – not bad for a senior citizen! John Blust for promoting “truth in advertising” and full disclosure in our elections by requiring candidates disclose their basic political philosophy (liberal or conservative). Of course Democrats oppose it – they know they’ll get fewer votes. Danielle Elliott for her tireless dedica-

outside beagles who constantly bark and are a nuisance to the neighborhood. Please train your dogs so others can enjoy time outside! Would you want to listen to nonstop barking?

requiring developers to build moderately priced housing within the current lowdensity zoning. High profits for developers should not take priority. Pet owners who do not clean up after your animals. We see you and we do not appreciate it. My mail carrier in Stokesdale who left a package sitting in the rain on April 2 instead of placing it 2 feet inside the carport where it would have stayed dry.

Whoever from Guilford County Schools provided information that Colfax Elementary was built in 1955; your records are way off!

Whoever illegally dumped a birch tree (cut-up trunk, limbs, brush) in the churchyard of the historic Hillsdale Primitive Baptist Church on Scalesville Road in Summerfield. Your lack of respect has no bounds.

Editor’s note: We apologize for passing along incorrect information in our semi-annual atHome publication and we are working to get the correct dates for when Colfax Elementary was built.

People who ride bicycles on N.C. 150 and all the other connecting roads. You are a danger to yourself and everyone else who travels these roads. Find a park or greenway!

Customers who come into the very few stores we have in Oak Ridge in a bad mood and take it out on the employees. That ruins their day, too, and they are already working hard for your needs! The reader who grinned about the leadership at Northern Middle School; the school is falling apart and I am afraid for my child to even attend there anymore. The Town of Summerfield for not

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Campaigning on un-incorporating the town, Mary Hardin was on the first elected Stokesdale Town Council and was the council’s first female member. And she developed a different view about incorporation. “Once she got there and saw what was going on and what the council could do, she changed her opinion,” Jones said. “She was a leader in looking at longrange planning and one of the first to look at things to celebrate community.” Hardin wanted her constituents to be informed. Leonard said her mother took center stage at Hardin’s Feed & Farm Supply, the feed store her parents opened in 1983. “After she got on the council, it seemed the feed store on Saturday morning was the question-and-answer session,” Leonard said. “They would say, ‘We heard this,’ and she would have to explain what was the approach of the council because they didn’t come to the council meeting. … She would tell them, ‘If you have problems, you need to come to the meeting. You can’t wait until it’s over and then come and fuss about it.’” John Flynt, a former council member and mayor, said Hardin was involved in all the council’s activities. “She really put her heart in what she did,” he said. “I respected her.” Vicki White-Lawrence – who was elected to the council in 2013, served on the Parade Committee with Hardin and at one time covered Stokesdale Town Council meetings for the Northwest Observer – said Hardin was a force to be reckoned with.

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whatever was being discussed. She also knew how to get things done.” As members of the Public Safety Committee, Hardin and the late James Attaway, who also served on the town council, established an emergency shelter at Stokesdale United Methodist Church. “She didn’t just say, ‘We need people to volunteer,’” said Carolyn Joyner, the former town clerk who retired in 2016. “She did the training for the Red Cross (certification).” Hardin also became part of the Red Cross Disaster Assessment Team dispatched around the state. In 1998, she was instrumental in starting Stokesdale’s Christmas parade. “She loved Christmas and everything about it,” Joyner said. “She just got the idea that we would decorate the town and have a parade. That first year we took step ladders and put wreaths on utility poles.” Hardin was the parade’s first grand marshal. And if she was involved, so was her family. That included showcasing their animals at the parade. They even bought a used Pepsi delivery trailer and built pens on it that would hold about 30 animals, Rush Hardin said. Mary also ran the business aspect of the farm, including working out the formulas for making the feed and finding ways to attract visitors, Rush Hardin said. The farm was one of the first in the county to offer tours promoting agriculture. Mary Hardin booked hayrides and field trips for students in Guilford and surrounding counties. And at the suggestion of their three daughters, a haunted trail was held several years at Halloween that included sons-in-law with chainsaws. The Hardins also ventured into boarding horses and giving riding lessons. Jones, who said Hardin asked him to consider running for mayor, said she got into public service for all the right reasons. “Even when we didn’t agree on everything, we focused on what was best for the community,” he said. “She was a fantastic friend to this community. She definitely will be missed.”

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INDEX Childcare Available ..................... 27 Employment ............................... 27 Home Care ................................ 27 Save the Date ............................ 27 Summer Camps ......................... 28 Yard Sales .................................. 28 Home Services ....................... 28-30 Misc. Services.............................. 30 Misc. for Sale ............................. 30 Misc. Wanted ............................. 30 Pets & Animal Services ................ 30 Real Estate ............................ 30-31

Portable storage rental company is looking for a PART-TME OFFICE MANAGER, approx. 20 hrs./wk. Five+ years office administration required. Must demonstrate ability to work independently and be highly motivated. Must be able to multitask and handle changing priorities with attention to detail. Must possess strong computer skills, with proficiency in Excel. General office duties include providing customer quotes, taking and processing orders, invoicing, scheduling, sales analysis, general office and warehouse clean-up, and marketing activities (i.e., competitive research, digital marketing). $15 per hour. Contact Dede Roberts, (336) 655-1734, or darla@robertsenterprises.us. Operation Xcel SUMMER SCIENCE TEACHER. Certified elementary teacher with experience teaching in a school/youth program needed to implement Apex curriculum. June 26 thru August 10. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-1pm. Salary commensurate with experience. Email resume to jobs@operationxcel.org. MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE – Saturdays Oak Ridge Physical Therapy is seeking a part-time person to work Saturday mornings – reception, patient scheduling, co-pay collection & phone calling. Candidate must have: excellent customer service and computer skills, medical experience preferred. Hours: Saturdays 8am-noon. Background criminal, drug & financial check will be done. Mail resume to: PO Box 875, Oak Ridge, NC 27310. RECEPTIONIST (full time) – King’s Crossing Animal Hospital. We are a full-service small animal hospital looking for an experienced veterinary receptionist to join our team. Apply in person at 7607 NC Hwy. 68N, Oak Ridge, NC 27310, or fax resume to (336) 643-9570.

Small, Summerfield horse farm NEEDS BARN HELP on Sunday/Monday, approx. 2.5 hours each day. Must be experienced handling horses, calm, reliable, strong. (336) 337-6894. NEED CARPENTRY CREW for home renovations (decks, porches). Excellent pay. Call (336) 643-0531. PERSONAL LINES CSR Stokesdale insurance firm looking for a property/casualty licensed customer service rep. with experience. Respond to ajb@ blackburnins.net. Teach others how to LOOK GOOD AND FEEL GOOD! PT/FT, company car, training provided. Call Cindy, (336) 813-2697. CNA NEEDED, $12/hour, paid daily or weekly, 3-10 hours/week. Must be dependable; references required. Leave message, (336) 763-2171. Growing church in SW Rockingham County seeks DYNAMIC P/T MUSIC DIRECTOR to lead choir for Sunday worship service. Job description available online at http:// kallamgrovechurch.org/music-director. Please submit resume to personnel@ kallamgrovechurch.org or Kallam Grove Christian Church, 1390 Gold Hill Road, Madison, NC 27025.

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It’s that time again for the Keep It Local ART & POTTERY SHOW! Come on out Saturday, April 29, 10am-4pm, 2409 Oak Ridge Rd., Oak Ridge. We will have 20+ artists and craftspeople, food, animals, live music and fun! Bring 6 cans of food or $5 to participate in the Art Hunt from 11am-2pm, or while supplies last. Come join us! (336) 337-6493. Rain date April 30. THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Oak Ridge Fire and Rescue Company, Inc., will be held Monday June 12, 2017, at 7:30pm. The purpose of the meeting will be the election of corporate officers and directors, the presentation of the annual performance and financial reports for the fiscal year ending June 12, 2017, and other business of the corporation. Anyone interested in filing to run for a position will need to contact Gale Long, Administrative Assistant, to obtain and file the appropriate forms. The filing period opens April 12, 2017, and closes May 12, 2017. Those desiring to vote at the meeting must be registered voters in the Oak Ridge Fire District and be listed on the voter registration rolls as maintained by the Guilford County Board of Elections effective as of May 12, 2017. Gale may be contacted at 8325 Linville Road, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 or by telephone at (336) 643-3783.

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NWHS BASEBALL BOOSTERS SKILLS CAMP, July 10-13, 8:30am-12:30pm. Rising 3rd-9th graders. For more info, visit www.diamondnwvikings.com.

CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873.

L & T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE LLP “We get you mowing!” Free pickup and delivery. 2103 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. (336) 298-4314.

GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150.

YARD SALES GARAGE SALE, Sat., April 15, 8am-1pm, 200 Mae Ave., Stokesdale. Furniture, appliances, more! CHURCH YARD & BAKE SALE, Saturday, April 22, 7am-3pm, Liberty Wesleyan Church, 15303 Hwy. 158, sponsored by the Senior Adult Ministry. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Rain date, April 29. YARD SALE COMING UP? Place your classified ad online at www.nwobserver.com.

MAID-2-SHINE. Excellent service, 15 years exp. Free estimates., excellent references. (336) 338-0223. THE CLEANING TECHNICIAN INC. Schedule your spring cleaning now! 10% off through April 30. Licensed & insured. Call for free quote for your detailed cleaning. Lisa, (336) 207-0770. CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will fit to your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, (336) 231-1838. HOME CLEANING. Afford. rates, ref. avail., 10 years exp. Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592.

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

ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. (336) 309-0747. CARPET CLEANING. We clean the dirt out of your carpet, not the money out of your pockets! Call David, Cleaning Solutions, (336) 989-4318, thecleaning.solutions or find us on FB at Cleaning Solutions Carpet Cleaning. WINDOW GENIE WINDOW CLEANING 3M Window Film – save on your energy bills and enjoy the view. Fully ins., free est. Greensboro.windowgenie.com, (336) 268-8586.

ELECTRICAL BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC Residential, commercial & solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192.

MOSQUITO PROBLEMS? Call Steve Brock, (336) 652-2300, or MosquitoJoe.com.

STEPHANIE’S CLEANING SERVICE 10 years experience. (336) 423-9786.

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GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. (336) 644-8710, 708-0522. 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. MOWER REPAIR. Any type mower, weld and repair mower decks. Free pickup and delivery. Call or text Morris, (336) 880-7498. JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. (336) 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

It’s A CARPET thing! Repairs, restretch, replace. (336) 643-6500.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & Service Center. All types sold and repaired; comm/res. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. (336) 548-9286 or (336) 312-3844.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING PLANT PRO DESIGN & LANDSCAPE Planting, mulching, pruning, stone, patios, fire pits. Free estimates. Visit us online at ncplantpro.com, (336) 298-3809. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free estimates. (336) 644-1174. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490. 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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ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875.

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MAIDS OF HONOR, INC. $25 off! Triad’s oldest! 40 years in service. Bonded staff. English speaking. (336) 708-2407.

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

E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, topsoil, lot clearing, bobcat work, excavating, mulch, etc. (336) 451-1282.

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GRADING / HAULING BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways, concrete work. (336) 362-3647. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035. PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.

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STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic./Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck/chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. (336) 643-1119. CUTTING EDGE LAWNCARE. Affordable. Dependable. Mowing, aeration, leaf removal and more! Please call anytime for free estimate, (336) 706-0103. SEYMOUR LAWNCARE. Serving NW Guilford and Madison. Simon, (336) 314-1068. COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Spring fertilizing, mowing, trimming, pine needles. Res./comm., HOA & annual agreements. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 28 years. (336) 362-5860.

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STOKESDALE LAWN SERVICE Free est. (336) 338-5865.

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

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

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

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

PRESSURE WASHING

GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

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

ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.

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WINDOW GENIE PRESSURE WASHING Soft house washing. Window film, window cleaning, gutters. Fully ins., free est., Greensboro.windowgenie.com, (336) 268-8586.

CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155.

CUTTING EDGE PRESSURE WASHING Affordable. Dependable. Please call anytime for free estimate, (336) 706-0103.

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PREMIER CONSTRUCTION. Providing all of your home maintenance needs, remodeling and new construction. (336) 430-9507. JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com. RENOVATION WORKS, INC. New construction, remodeling, additions, kitchen, bath and decks. We are a locally owned, full-service design and build company, A+ accredited with the BBB. Visit www.myrenovationworks.com or call (336) 427-7391 to start your next project. COMPLETE BUILDING SERVICES Swimming pools, plastering, textured ceilings, stucco, drywall, painting, pressure washing. 30 yrs. exp. Ron Tuck, (336) 855-8107. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. (336) 362-6343. ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981.

ROOFING 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) 9446118, or visit redrhinoroofing.com. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call (336) 643-8191 or (336) 580-3245. A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, (336) 621-6962.

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PREMIER ROOFING CONSTRUCTION Insurance specialist, free inspections, res/ comm., BBB A rating. (336) 430-9507.

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

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(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470. TUTOR FOR K-6 – reading, math, EOG/ Test Prep., homework help. Reasonable rates, references. Call Lynn, (336) 207-4863, or email lhcrowe93@yahoo.com. COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068. ERIE INSURANCE – IN KERNERSVILLE Long Insurance Services, (336) 992-5664.

MISC. FOR SALE ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, lay-away available. Mattress Outlet. (336) 992-0025.

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. (336) 552-0328.

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PRIME PASTURE, Lemons Rd., Stokesdale. 4 acres, 4 strand/high-tensil, electric water system, improved grass, tree cover, tack shed. No barn. $120/mo. or $1,200/ annual. (336) 681-8916.

ONE-ACRE LOT adjacent to 9935 E. Hwy. 65, Rockingham county. Ready to build, surveyed w/ site plan. $24,900. (336) 643-6078. Selling or Renting? Place your classified ad online at www.nwobserver.com.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Gail H. Kerber REALTOR®/BROKER

(336) 327-1165

8146 Flatrock Road, Stokesdale 25-acre exclusive gentleman’s farm. Custom home with open floorplan, hardwoods throughout, see-thru stone fireplace and spiral staircase to loft area. 33’ x 12’ covered patio. Fenced area with barn and separate well. Nestled off paved, secluded driveway and mostly wooded. Huge shop with tool shed and 1-car detached garage. $589,900

Phillip Stone

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PET SITTING / BOARDING 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, or kpspets on Instagram.

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REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR RENT OLD REMODELED FARMHOUSE, 2BR, gas heat, exc. neighborhood, avail. 5/1, Summerfield area. $625/mo. (336) 643-1058. STOKESDALE, 1BR, 1BA, good for single person, fenced yard. $600/mo. (336) 383-7732. OAK RIDGE, 3BR, 2BA, office/den, deck, large yard. (336) 644-8710, 708-0522. Beautifully remodeled MOBILE HOME, 3BR, 2BA, in quiet, clean park, located near intersection of 158/220. $600/mo. (336) 908-6553. OAK RIDGE, 2 acres, 4BR, 3.5BA, in Oak Ridge Elem./NW Middle/High school dist. South of Hwy. 150, close to 68. $2,100/mo. Includes landscape maint. Available immediately. Kendra, (336) 317-3404.

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Visit this new construction in Riverside (Oak Ridge)! Over 4,200 SF with 4BR/3.5BA. Level acre on cul-de-sac. Neighborhood swim and tennis. Screened porch, fire pit and even a special charging nook next to the drop zone. No detail overlooked. 3-car garage. Energy Star Certified. $650,000

MYRTLE BEACH VACATIONS available June, July & August. All are Sunday-Friday. Oceanfront, only $500. Call for details (336) 549-1198 or (336) 643-7442.

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REAL ESTATE ROOM FOR FRIENDS AT LAKE HILL FARM

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Stokesdale Heating & Air.......................8

ACCOUNTING By the Book Accounting .....................22 Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA ....................22 Kimberly Thacker Accounting .............22 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........22

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ..................23

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2204 Cedar Waxwing Court Popular neighborhood in Northern schools. 4 bedrooms plus bonus. Incredible kitchen and family room combination. Hardwood floors. 2-car garage, private back lot and screened porch. Don’t wait on this one! A must-see. $354,900

Jake Letterman (336) 338-0136

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Oak Ridge United Methodist Church .. 11

LeBauer Healthcare .......................2, 15 Novant – Northwest Family Medicine ...9

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Stop, Drop & Roll, SFFD .....................18

Reynolds Orthodontics .......................25

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BEK Paint Company ............................29 Carpets By Direct ..................................5 Carpet Super Mart .........................16-17 Concrete Repair Solutions ..................13 Creative Garden Spaces .....................22 Haley Hahn Home Solutions ..............28 House of Stars ....................................22 Marshall Stone ...................................29 New Garden Landscaping & Nursery ...4 New Garden Select ............................19 ProStone................................................6 Southern States .............................Insert Stokesdale Storage .............................30

Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ................22 Northwest Animal Hospital ...................6 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........22 Westergaard Kennels ..........................19

REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty ............................30 Angie Wilkie, Allen Tate ......................19 Jake Letterman, Berkshire Hathaway ..31 KERBAPPEALS – Gail Kerber .............30 Nancy Hess, BHHS Yost & Little ...30, 31 Phillip Stone, A New Dawn .................30 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ....................9

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Merchants of Oak Ridge .....................20

Attorney Bill Barbour ............................7 Law Office of Susan Greeson ...............3

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