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Fire destroys couple’s home He cried and cried over her. She was his ‘baby.’” –Darlene Bradshaw, on the loss of her husband’s 8-year-old Chihuahua in a home fire
Power surge blamed for fire that burns mobile home and furnishings by PATTI STOKES STOKESDALE – In their 39 years of marriage, longtime Stokesdale residents Darlene and Lonnie Bradshaw have had their share of life challenges. Darlene, 55, has battled – and survived – breast cancer. Lonnie, 65, has diabetes and two stents in his coronary arteries. Both of them are out of work and live on disability income. But that’s not all. A few months ago, Lonnie got more bad news about his
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IN THIS ISSUE News in Brief ................................................3 Your Questions............................................4 Oak Ridge Town Council ..........................5 Youth/School News .................................10 World cultures celebrated ......................13 Student Profiles .........................................14 Student Artist Gallery ...............................15 High School Sports ...................................18 Community Calendar.............................19 Bits & Pieces ..............................................20 Celebration ...............................................20 Crime/Incident Report ............................21 Letters/Opinions .......................................22 Facebook Posts/Comments ..................23 Grins & Gripes ...........................................24 Classifieds .................................................27 Index of Advertisers .................................31 NWO on the Go ........................................32
HB2 continued: What’s your take? Survey responses compiled by ANNETTE JOYCE In our April 8-14, 2016 issue, we published some of many readers’ reactions to the passage of House Bill 2 (HB2) on March 23. In this issue we share more of those reactions, and thank those who offered their input. “I feel the General Assembly acted in, what it felt was, the best interest of the citizens of North Carolina. This bill establishes the first statewide antidiscrimination policy for North Caro-
lina, which is tougher than the federal government’s. “I have to agree with Gov.McCrory; it’s only common sense that men should use men’s rooms and women should use women’s rooms. It’s not like the bill tells gay and transgender people that they can’t use public bathrooms. Charlotte’s ordinance would have allowed for bad people to legally be somewhere that they shouldn’t be, and then potentially do bad things. I hope that anyone who feels discriminated against by the bill is able to see that this law is for the greater good.
“Local governments should be allowed to act within their rights and responsibilities given to them. As an elected local official I feel it’s another example of overreaching authority by Raleigh; but with that being said, what in the world was Charlotte’s city council thinking? They forced the General Assembly to step in by acting so irresponsibly. “The spirit of the law is good, but the letter has had some unintended consequences. I think there has been too much bad information spread about the bill not only in our state, but nationally as well. I
hope the state is able to better educate businesses, sports leagues and even other states so that some of the misconceptions can be better addressed. Reece Walker SUMMERFIELD “I am responding to this survey for two reasons. First, I am in favor of HB2 and proud of our governor for the stand he has taken. It is unfortunate that some politicians feel they have to attach additional legislation to a bill like this.
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Town attorney retiring STOKESDALE – Bill Trevorrow wanted to make it to his 50th year of practicing law before he retired. With that milestone being realized this year, Trevorrow announced at the Stokesdale Town Trevorrow Council meeting on April 14 that he is retiring as the town’s attorney, as of the end of April. Trevorrow has served as Stokesdale’s attorney since the Town incorporated in 1989. “I will soon hit the 50th year of my North Carolina license to practice law,” Trevorrow said when addressing the council and citizens at the April 14th meeting. “That landmark has been a while in coming, and it has prompted discussion between my wife and I … at what point will I consider my legal career at an end? I have obviously delayed the
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ending for a good period of time. “I have served on many councils, with many council people, and it’s been a comfort to know that I have been accepted in Stokesdale by the citizens. They are good people,” Trevorrow said. “They have adopted me as an ‘out-of-town son’ and made my experience here a pleasant one.
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“Mr. T, I could go on for hours,” Mayor Randy Braswell said after Trevorrow’s announcement. “You took me under your wing and I have asked a lot of stupid questions. But you have never made me feel that any of them were stupid. You have taught me a lot.”
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To ensure there is no gap in legal representation, the town council proceeded to introduce Katy Gregg as the new town attorney. Gregg has practiced law for six years, the first five years as an assistant district attorney. She joined Berger Law Firm’s Eden office just over a year ago.
Litter Sweep 2016, the cost of litter Hundreds of volunteers from across North Carolina are in the process of doing some spring cleaning – outdoors. The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Highway program kicked off its Spring Litter Sweep on April 16 and will continue through April 30. Volunteers from local businesses, schools, non-profits and community groups work with NCDOT to help keep North Carolina’s roadways clean throughout the year. Adopt-A-Highway groups are encouraged to participate in the biannual litter sweeps. The Adopt-A-Highway Program was established in 1988 to decrease the amount of litter on the state’s roadsides and improve environmental beauty and quality. Roadsides are available for adoption in all 100 North Carolina counties.
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I live off of Beeson Road, between N.C. 150 and Bunker Hill, and have noticed semitrailer truck traffic, including FedEx tandem trucks, using this road. I wouldn’t think this is legal. Continual travel will eventually cause damage to the small bridge they cross. The FedEx trucks usually travel down Beeson Road on Fridays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. I’m not sure who to alert.
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Provided they are within the 38-ton weight limit for the bridge which crosses over Beaver Creek on Beeson Road in Oak Ridge, semi-trailer trucks are permitted to travel on this rural road. However, trucks pulling twin trailers are not permitted on any state-maintained roads within Oak Ridge, including N.C. 68.
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APRIL 7 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES After calling the meeting to order, Mayor Spencer Sullivan spoke briefly about Oak Ridge United Methodist Church’s associate pastor, Karen Kurtz, who attended the meeting to give the invocation. After 10 years in the Oak Ridge community, Karen and her husband Michael, who serves as ORUMC’s senior pastor, will be leaving in June.
Being a secondary road does not restrict the road from being used by semi-trailer trucks, Norris points out; however, trucks pulling twin trailers have specific routes they are to follow. “They (trucks pulling twin trailers) are not supposed to be on any roads in Oak Ridge (including N.C. 68),” emphasizes Oak Ridge Town Manager Bruce Oakley. “If you see a semi-truck pulling twin trailers, try to get the truck/trailer number, and then contact me at (336) 644-7009 or boakley@oakridgenc.com. “If you can get the truck/trailer number, we will forward it to the FedEx home office and ask them to tell their driver to stop using our roads.” Besides trucks with twin trailers being prohibited from traveling through Oak Ridge, including on N.C. 68, it should be noted that the bridge on Beeson Road has a weight limit of 38 tons, so trucks with loads exceeding that amount are also prohibited.
“From the beginning, Karen has reached out far beyond the walls of our church. If there was anyone in our community, and often beyond our community, that had a need she was aware of, she would minister to them. She began our precious Memories service … Her gentle spirit combined with her relentless
passion has made a difference. She is a friend, a mentor, a gifted teacher, preacher, and above all, a wonderful example of sharing God’s grace. Thank you, Karen, for all you and Michael have done for our community,” Sullivan said. Kurtz said it had been a privilege for her family to live in the Oak Ridge community for the past 10 years, and they would miss everyone they had met. Following the invocation, the meeting agenda and the March 3 meeting minutes were approved.
PROCLAMATION Councilman Jim Kinneman read a proclamation stating that Oak Ridge
would observe Arbor Day on April 29. He then motioned to task the Planning and Zoning Board to be a Tree Board, and to make Oak Ridge a Tree City. Councilman Mike Stone asked to clarify what the Tree Board’s responsibility would be and Kinneman said it would develop a plan for the Town to become eligible to be a Tree City. Also, the board would recommend any changes to the Town’s existing tree ordinance and be responsible for maintaining its tree population.
5 0 to task the P&Z Board with the responsibilities of being a Tree Board. DISTRICT 1 REPORT
Sgt. Eric League of the sheriff’s District 1 office said there had been a minimal amount of crime in Oak Ridge over the last month. Of the incidents which generated reports,
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there were a few cases of shoplifting and several unlocked cars had been broken into on Good Friday. “Keep your cars locked and your valuables out of them. If you see anything suspicious, give us a call,” League advised.
FIRE DEPARTMENT Oak Ridge Fire Chief Steve Simmons said the department responded to 67 calls in March; 34 were of a medical nature and 33 were fire- or service-related. Department staff and volunteers underwent 255 hours of training. “Always store your propane tanks outside, not in the garage,” Simmons advised. “Also, avoid open burning on windy days. And, the month of April is National Safe Digging month. There are plenty of underground gas lines in the Town of Oak Ridge. Before you do any major digging, call 811 and have them locate everything for you.”
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT PUBLIC HEARING Town Manager Bruce Oakley asked for authorization to go out to bid for the construction of a sidewalk from the intersection of Linville Road and the north side of Oak Ridge Road to Oak Ridge Commons shopping center. An engineer’s estimate of the project, which would include the relocation of a telephone pole, is $20,148. “This will make it possible for someone to walk from Scoggins Road at the fire department all the way to the shopping center,” Councilman George McClellan noted. The sidewalk construction will likely get underway in May. Councilman Doug Nodine asked what amount required a project to go through the Finance Committee’s Capital Improvement Plan process, and was told that amount is $50,000 and above; for projects under $50,000, council can approve.
5 0 to authorize Oakley to seek competitive bids for sidewalk construction. Oakley announced April 16-30 is NCDOT’s Spring Litter Sweep.
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Town Planning Director Bill Bruce presented a request to rezone the Kensington Place subdivision, which is zoned Conditional Use -Rural Preservation District, to an amended CU-RPD. Bruce explained the subdivision plan was approved in 2007 and the subdivision is now fully developed; a condition placed on the original zoning required a public sidewalk be installed. Though roads and utilities are normally installed prior to the beginning of development, Bruce said an exception can be made with sidewalks because often heavy construction damages them. The subdivision’s developer, Kevin Payne, has secured signatures of all 25 property owners in the development and is petitioning the town to allow him to put in a public walking trail instead of a paved sidewalk. Trails and greenways in areas outside of the town core are recommended by the town’s ordinance, and Bruce recommended approving the request. The Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-3 to approve the request. Kinneman confirmed the walking trail would be 100 percent public, and the neighborhood’s HOA would be tasked with maintaining it. Ron Simpson, chairman of the town’s P&Z Board, explained the board’s vote was split mainly because some board members had concerns that not enforcing the requirement of a sidewalk would be setting a precedent. Simpson acknowledged this case was unique, however. About 40 residents representing the 25 homes in Kensington Place were present.
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Kevin Payne introduced himself as both the developer of Kensington Place and a resident of the neighborhood. He said during the Recession there was no building activity in the development. “Then when we got to the point of putting in sidewalks, there was a large pushback from neighbors… A lot of people were not in favor of that (paved sidewalk) going through their front yards. We have 100 percent (of homeowners) in favor of the walking trail, which would pick up where Pepper Ridge stops and carry the trail to the back of the property,” Payne said. Ronnie Bray, who owns property which adjoins Kensington Place, agreed to grant an easement so the trail can go all the way around the neighborhood. Kensington Place residents Galen Steele, Katie Banas, Katie Saunders and Michael Cottingham all spoke on behalf of their neighbors, who were in 100 percent agreement that a walking trail in their neighborhood was preferable to a paved sidewalk. “To replace the landscaping with a big slab of concrete makes me want to ugly cry,” Saunders said. “Sidewalks aren’t necessary in our neighborhood. We’re a dead end, and no one comes in our neighborhood unless they live there or are there to visit someone.” Cottingham said a walking trail promotes positive use of open green space and would add value to the neighborhood instead of taking it away. Council discussed what standards
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5 0 to approve the request to amend the zoning for Kensington Place and allow the developer to install a walking trail rather than a paved sidewalk. PUBLIC COMMENTS Northwest High School seniors Kiana Villanueva, Nick Heflin and Zaina Kuseybi, all members of the school’s We The People team, spoke about an upcoming dinner/auction fundraiser on April 9. The team is raising money to travel to Washington, D.C. for the national WTP competition on April 22-25. Town Clerk Sandra Smith announced Canine Capers will take place on April 30 at Oak Ridge Town Park; event proceeds will help raise money for the dog park. Chad Gimbert said he was a 20-year Oak Ridge resident and one of the owners of CrossFit Oak Ridge. Referencing the lengthy disagreement between the Town and CrossFit that began in the fall of 2012, he said by late September 2015 CrossFit satisfied its conditions for a COA and obtained a permanent CO, which the owners thought would be the end of the battle. “Since then, the Town of Oak Ridge has decided to carry out additional legal actions against our organization in pursuit of two very large civil penalties (totaling almost $30,000),” Gimbert said. Though they were willing to defend themselves in court if necessary, Gimbert said the owners felt the disagreement had gone on way too long and they would like to avoid an “ugly, costly and very public court case which in no way benefits the Town of Oak Ridge or its citizens.” Gimbert requested the town council – or its representatives – agree to meet and resolve their differences with CrossFit. Patty Pasalaru said she felt compelled to respond to Gimbert’s statements. “They (CrossFit) say all they want is to have a fitness complex. Well, I don’t think their
license includes parties similar to the ones they had this weekend. (To Gimbert) You continue to disregard the rules of this town and then come here and ask to be forgiven. I, as a citizen, have an issue with that.” Steve Miller, a resident of Kensington Place, said earlier in the meeting everyone saw what happens when people get together and work out a solution. Referring to CrossFit, he said he didn’t know any of the owners or all of the details surrounding the issues between the fitness complex and the town. “But I can tell you as a citizen in our little community, there comes a point when you have to say ‘okay’ and ‘enough is not enough’ … get together, make a decision and move forward.”
FINANCE REPORT Saying the budget process is fully underway, Finance Officer Sam Anders then highlighted seven expense items which had exceeded the budgeted amount and asked for a budget amendment which would reduce the fund balance by $14,053.25.
5 0 to approve the budget amendment. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Historic Preservation Commission. Chair Ann Schneider said last month the HPC offered advisory comments and recommendations regarding signage and landscape for the Bojangles’ on N.C. 68.
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Several property owners attended a workshop on April 4 to learn more about the historic heritage grants the Town is offering; grant applications will be reviewed next month, and final decisions made in June. Info about the grants is online at www.oakridgenc.com. Saturday, April 23, at 11 a.m. there will be a historic marker dedication at the Ai Church on N.C. 68 and Alcorn Road. Parks and Recreation Commission. Chairman Bill Edwards announced the season’s first Music in the Park would feature the Tyler Millard Band. Canine Capers will be on April 30. A grand opening for Cascades Nature Preserve will be held Friday, May 6. RidgeFest will be June 2-4. Following council comments, the meeting adjourned.
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...continued from p. 1 HB2 protects the public from those with a different agenda who would pose as a member of the LGBT community in order to molest someone. “Second, I am a Christian. The Bible is my standard for evaluating law and conduct. The Bible has been around a long time and is clear about the fact that God, the creator of the universe, does not condone homosexuality. In the Old Testament, God told Moses to treat homosexuality, murder, adultery and several other acts of rebellion against His law as a capital crime. Those convicted were stoned to death without opportunity to repent. “The apostle Paul confirms in the New Testament that God still does not tolerate these sins. But, since the death and resurrection of Jesus, we are said to be in the age of grace. Grace is not a license to sin. It is an opportunity to repent, something that was not available in the Old Testa-
ment. Biblically speaking, no one has the ‘right’ to violate God’s law. Elijah is quoted in I Kings 18, ‘If the Lord is God, follow Him...’ (NKJV). The question is, do you believe there is a God? If so, does His law matter?” Rev. David Miller KERNERSVILLE “There is so much I dislike about this bill. It pretends to be a bill about bathrooms when it actually discriminates against a portion of our population. It then leaves them with no protection if they are terminated for reasons of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex or handicapping condition. “Eighteen (18) states, plus the District of Columbia, have adopted laws to protect the LGBTQ community from discrimination in public facilities, housing and the workforce, and none of them has had any increase in crimes in public bathrooms. “I am truly dismayed by the continued efforts to pit portions of our population against each other. What happened
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to the Golden Rule? Do we no longer believe that injustice against some of us is injustice against all of us?” Vicki White-Lawrence STOKESDALE “The transgender community represents only .03 percent of the population. If half of this group had an interest in public restroom accommodations, I would be surprised. Why, then, do we devote so much public discourse to this issue? Answer: The Democratic Party knows they have a weak candidate in Hillary Clinton and they must do anything to energize their base voters – thus the over-the-top reaction to NC HB2. “The Republicans are not without fault on this issue, either. Why does our state legislature want to tell a local government how to pass ordinances? Too much government with too much time. If Charlotte has solved all of their pressing problems and wants to stick their legislative nose into people’s personal business, let them. Republicans shouldn’t play into the hands of the Democratic Party. The Democrats are too good at this game – they do it full-time. “Meanwhile, those few persons who are confused as to their sexual orientation are not helped by this political gamesmanship and are left to suffer.” Doug Nodine OAK RIDGE “Parts is parts; unless you have had the surgery and can prove you are now a female, then you better stay out of any bathroom my wife, mother or daughter may be in, or you’ll find there will be much more than your feelings hurt.” David Cole OAK RIDGE
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“I am for HB2. God made male and female, not neutral genders – period. Each of us has the right to privacy in bathrooms and other facilities. What about gyms? Are they going to make locker rooms neutral gender? What about college dorms? “Each person has the right to choose
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a lifestyle. You do not have the right to push your agenda or your issues on the rest of us. “Please support Pat McCrory (and the quiet majority, us) and maintain the culture we enjoy today by either calling Pat McCrory’s office at (919) 814-2000 or your local representative! Christians needs to start standing up!” Pam Mick STOKESDALE “I appreciate the fact that Gov. McCrory is looking out for the best interests and protection of all citizens rather than caving in to pressure from a small group that chooses to be divisive and antagonistic towards anyone different from themselves. “They talk about discrimination like it’s a one-way street, but they overlook their own hypocritical views and couldn’t care less that they are being discriminatory toward everyone who is quite satisfied being the gender that God gave us at birth. “If businesses choose on their own to provide unisex restrooms, that’s their right, but it should not be something legislated by the government. If a business or organization believes that is an action it needs to take, then it becomes my responsibility to choose whether or not I will be their customer or client. Our founding fathers understood the dangers of giving too much power to the government. That’s why they created the Constitution and the U.S. Bill of Rights.” Sandy Stone OAK RIDGE
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James Kirksey, 18, son of Giles and Christy Kirksey of northwest Greensboro and a member of Troop 175 sponsored by Muirs Chapel UMC, recently earned his Eagle Award. For his
Eagle project, James revitalized, cleaned and replanted the large, central courtyard at Northwest Guilford High School to create a more attractive space for students and teachers to eat lunch and socialize. James, a senior at Northwest Guilford High School, would like to thank the school administration for their support, the NWHS PTSO, and his family and friends for their assistance and support.
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Congratulations! Alec Hildreth, son of David and Elizabeth Hildreth of Summerfield and a member of Troop 103, has earned his Eagle Award. For his Eagle project, Alec planned, Hildreth organized and managed the deconstruction of three unwanted swing sets and repurposed the wood to use for two walkways at Guilford College’s disc golf course. This allows easier access between two of the holes that stayed muddy.
Suemin Chung, daughter of Jay and Joy Chung of Oak Ridge and a member of Girl Scout Troop 40152, recently earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. Chung For her Gold project, Suemin worked in partnership with Colfax Elementary School to help students in grades 3 to 5 improve their end-ofgrade testing scores. Chung coordinated students from Early College at Guilford to serve as tutors in math and reading and to foster a stronger sense of academic confidence and comfort for the students.
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Northern Elementary held a multicultural event on April 11 to celebrate diversity not only in the school, but worldwide. In December 2015, members of Northern Elementary’s PTA wrote a SPICE grant to the Guilford County
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to have been awarded $1,000 to plan, organize and execute a Multicultural Family Night. The April 11 event included: • Musical/dance presentations (organized and presented by Mrs. Dumond) from third-grade students as well as other children that answered an open call to perform. • Tri-fold displays produced by each
grade level to profile different countries of our world. • Activities that celebrate and embrace diversity. • Taste-testing of ethnically diverse foods. • Food trucks in the parking lot before and during the event to offer families ethnically diverse food choices for dinner. Information for this write-up provided by Northern Elementary PTA.
Fields of Faith, April 21 Northern Guilford High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes is sponsoring “Fields of Faith” on Thursday, April 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Students will view cardboard testimonies from 20 students, hear guest speakers and join in prayer as they take a stand for their faith and chal-
lenge others to come to faith in Christ. The event will be held on the field in front of Northern Guilford High School. Bring lawn chairs or blankets – and of course, your friends! Free T-shirts to the first 500 people!
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The Northwest Viking Winter Percussion Ensemble performing their show “Orbs” during competition for Carolina Winter Ensemble Association (CWEA) Championships in Rockhill, South Carolina on March 26.
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is also taken for coaches with a record of encouraging student-athletes to be well-rounded and display excellence in the areas of scholarship, citizenship, and music among many others. Joyner, who recently announced she would retire from teaching and coaching volleyball in May (but will remain as the Viking women’s head basketball coach), led the women’s basketball and volleyball teams to regional championships and appearances in the 4A State Championship games in both respective sports. She has coached volleyball at Northwest for 22 years, basketball for 13 and softball for 10. Joyner has piloted basketball teams to 281 wins in her time at Northwest Guilford. She helped the Vikings to backto-back undefeated regular seasons in the last two years and appearances in the regional finals in both seasons. In volleyball, she is responsible for a 500-101 record including 20 conference champi-
onships in a career that saw her teams win 16 consecutive conference crowns. Northwest Guilford Athletic Director John Hughes said of Joyner, “She is someone who other teachers and coaches not only respect for her success, but ask for advice and counsel. She is a fabulous mentor to the younger teachers and coaches at Northwest High. The veteran coaches rely on her as a trusted colleague who has a lot of wisdom and experience to share.” One of Joyner’s former volleyball players, Caroline Wells, said that after the team’s final game of the season, “We seniors weren’t crying just because we had lost, we were crying because it meant we wouldn’t have Coach Joyner on our bench anymore. We cried because our season was over; but we all realized that night that we were losing more than a team or jersey. We were losing our coach, our friend and our safety net.”
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Northern Elementary students won the Rubik’s Cube Competition held at the Kathleen Clay Edwards Library in Greensboro on April 13; The school’s team of nine students solved 25 cubes in 4 minutes and 25 seconds. Ms. Matkins and Mr. Brown volunteered after school to coach this team.
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World cultures celebrated at Summerfield Elementary by CHELSEA DEANGIO
and their families strolled through geographically themed sections of the school. Over in the South America wing, fifth-grader Santiago Fajardo stood proudly displaying his booth.
More than 100 students, parents and faculty members crowded into the Summerfield Elementary School cafeteria for the “Vikings Set Sail” multicultural night last week.
“I’m from Mexico,” explained Santiago, “but my dad is from Colombia, so that’s why we’re running this table.”
The evening included performances from students and a sampling of international cuisine, with the menu including Chinese pot stickers, Greek goat cheese and quesadillas from Mexico. A line of people eager to taste the delicacies stretched out the door.
Santiago and his family moved to Summerfield just two years ago. He has adapted easily to American culture, but stays connected to his heritage. He and his father were quick to educate all who stopped by.
To kick off the night, students in traditional “Colombia is about so much more than cofdress marched with flags representing their fee!” Santiago’s dad, Felipe Fajardo, said. “Counique cultural heritage. The program opened lombians created the first antibiotics, performed with a student performance of “Funga Alafia,” Photo by Chelsea DeAngio/NWO the first LASIK eye surgery, and we’re home to an African welcome song. Later, a duo sang A student tests her chopsticks skills at a booth celebrating Chinese culture. really beautiful emeralds.” the Saudi Arabian national anthem in Arabic. A Mexican hat dance and traditional Hindi dances from around the world is always a lot of fun. They’ve In addition to the Colombia booth, 22 other counfinished out the evening’s concert. been so excited about this event because they really tries were represented at the event. A toddler played appreciate learning about each other.” with nesting dolls at the Russia table, students spotted “Music really is the universal language,” said Sumtheir favorite anime characters at the Japan booth, merfield music teacher Beverly Johnson. “Teaching the After dinner, the world travel began. With Summerstudents about the similarities and differences of music
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Track & Field RILEY SMITH, senior Position/role on the team: Anchor leg for the 4x800 meters and 4x400 meters relay teams Hometown: Atlanta Toughest class: AP Physics Plans after high school: Attend UNCCharlotte for engineering Extracurricular activities: “Skills USA Club, and I like to camp and work on my car.” Most admired person: Sherman Thurman (church small group leader, mentor) Favorite sports team: Boston Red Sox Favorite food: Steak Favorite band: Kings of Leon (American rock band) Favorite movie: “Inception” Any siblings? An older brother and sister Best vacation ever: Going to Colorado Years lived in the Northern area: Six Dream job: Own a ski and bike shop Interesting fact about yourself: “I don’t like eating outside.” One thing you would change about school: Only four-day weeks Nickname: “Smiley Riley” Pre-performance ritual: Chew gum Head Coach Thanh Ngo’s comments on Riley: “Riley is my top returning 800-meter runner with a personal record of 2:00.52. Sub-2 minutes in the 800m is a big milestone, but the exciting part this season will be to see how low he can go in his senior year. He bounced back from [a severely strained ankle] very well during indoor track, qualifying for states in the 1000m and anchoring the 4x800m relay team
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to a third-place finish at the state championships. Riley is a talented athlete and runner. His skill set allows him to excel at nearly any event, but the middle distances are his passion. Who knows, the decathlon may be in his future.”
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Track & Field RANDON LEE, senior Position/role on the team: Thrower Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: Spanish II Plans after high school: Play football in college Extracurricular activities: Football and wrestling Favorite sports team: Carolina Panthers Favorite food: Pasta Alfredo Favorite musician: Future (rapper and hiphop recording artist) Favorite movie: “Deadpool” Any siblings? One brother Best vacation ever: Florida Years lived in the Northwest area: 16 Dream job: Game designer Interesting fact about yourself: “I hate quitting or failure.” Nickname: “Rondo the Commando” Pre-performance ritual: Listen to music and relax Assistant Coach Eli Vasquez’s comments on Randon: “Sometimes we define a great student-athlete as someone with great physical abilities to outperform his or her competitors. Randon Lee does in fact have these abilities. What sets him apart from the rest is his humility, disposition and focus.”
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Northwest Guilford High School’s lacrosse team (14-0, 6-0) scored a 20-0 win over Asheboro High School on April 13, garnering its first shutout victory of the season. Senior captain Brady Elbin, who scored a goal and added an assist, said the team’s offense is so dangerous because they can win in so many different ways. “All three of our attackmen are real forces, along with our midfield, which goes to goal hard too,” Elbin said. “Defensively, when we are all are on the same page, we’re pretty good. We take a lot of pride in how many goals we allow.” On April 15, Northwest extended their unbeaten regular season with a 15-1 blowout win against Western Guilford. With two away games remaining in the regular season, the team remains focused under Elbin’s leadership. “It is pretty special to be a part of such a great team, but we want more,” said Elbin. “We don’t want to settle. I tell the guys all the time that we can’t get complacent if we are going to do something
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big this year. We have to take it one day at a time and improve every day.” Northwest is ranked by Maxpreps.com as No. 2 in the state.
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Northern Guilford High School’s track and field boys and girls teams swept their home conference track and field meet over Williams and Morehead on April 11. Junior Malik Mudenda highlighted the day by sprinting to a first-place finish in the 100 meters with a time of 10.72 seconds. “I never want to be last,” he said. “If you’re not first, everything behind that is last. I prepare for meets like this. The grind never stops.”
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NGHS junior Mike Royster clears 5’6” in the high jump at Northern’s conference home track and field meet on April 11. Photo by L.A. Logan/NWO
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It’s time to register your float, car, horse, marching band, dance team, church or business group, etc., to participate in Summerfield’s 20th Founders’ Day Parade on Saturday, May 14. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and will travel north to south along Summerfield Road, starting at Centerfield Road and ending at Oak Street. Awards will be
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given for “Best Overall,” “Most Creative” (1st/2nd/3rd places), and “Most Patriotic” (1st/2nd/3rd places) parade entrants. A parade entry form can be found online at www.summerfieldgov.com; forms must be received by May 5. Questions? Call Summerfield Town Hall at (336) 643-8655 or email foundersdayparade@gmail.com.
The 20th annual Founders’ Day festival will run from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 13, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, along Summerfield Road and next to the fire department at 7300 Summerfield Road. Planning is underway for the parade, live music, carnival rides, local vendors and exhibits.
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The District 1 Sheriff’s Office ASSAULT April 16 | A female resident of Smoke Crest Drive in Oak Ridge reported being hit on her left eye by a known suspect. April 17 | A resident of Eversfield Road in Stokesdale was hit in the forehead with a metal bucket; the man’s wife was arrested for the assault.
BURGLARY April 14 | The side door of a residence in the 2500 block of Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge was kicked in by a person known to the homeowner. The suspect, who resides at a home along N.C. 68 in Stokesdale, was later arrested for forcible entry and burglary.
IDENTITY THEFT On behalf of Summerfield Fire District, Summerfield Fire Chief Chris Johnson accepted the Community Partner of the Year award at Summerfield Elementary School’s multicultural event on April 12.
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has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County.
April 17 | A resident of Chesterbrook Drive in northern Greensboro reported his wife hit him with a shoe and punched him in the back of the head.
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April 11 | A resident of Windswept Drive in Summerfield discovered that personal information was used to open a DirecTV account in 2013. That account has a balance of $1,014.
PROPERTY DAMAGE April 11 | An Oak Ridge resident reported that sometime between 8 and 10 p.m., some-
one scratched the driver’s side quarter panel of his 1999 Honda Civic while it was parked in the Kings Crossing Shopping Center on N.C. 68 in Stokesdale.
THEFT April 12 | A resident of Wyatt Drive in Summerfield reported that sometime between 7:50 and 8:10 p.m., someone stole a cell phone, wallet, cash and prescription drugs from her purse while she was shopping in the CVS Pharmacy in Oak Ridge; the estimated value of the items was $650. The cell phone was tracked and a female resident of Ashburton Court in Oak Ridge was subsequently arrested for Possession of Stolen Property and Misdemeanor Larceny. April 11 | Pieces of an unattended irrigation system, valued at $400, were reported to have been stolen from a home on Linville Road in Oak Ridge.
TRESPASSING April 15 | A 25-year-old male was arrested at 5:24 p.m. for trespassing on Northwest Guilford High School property. The suspect is set to appear in court on May 23 for seconddegree trespassing charges; he has two other court dates in May and June for cyberstalking charges.
and over at the Costa Rica table, second-grader Ella Cary was writing down facts in her passport. “Costa Rica means ‘rich coast’,” Ella explained. To put on the event, the PTA was awarded a SPICE grant through the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro. The grant, Strengthening Parent Involvement in Children’s Education, aligned well with the overall goal for the evening: inclusion. “We wanted to get as many families involved as possible,” said PTA President Danielle Elliott. “When parents feel welcomed, we can do so much more to strengthen our school.” Elliott believes the stellar reputation of Summerfield Elementary is what helps make the school so diverse. “Families of all backgrounds are eager for their kids to get a great education,” she said. “There’s been huge growth in our population recently and a big shift in the overall diversity in the area. We really wanted to celebrate our vibrant, culturally rich community with an event like this.”
Join the parade! Entry deadline is May 5. ~ PARADE, RIDES, and ATTRACTIONS: magician, inflatables, rock wall, pig racing, pony rides, photo booth
Friday, May 13 (6p–10p) & Saturday, May 14 (10a–4p) • A L L F E S T I V I T I E S back at 7300–7400 Summerfield Road near fire station #9 • S A T U R D A Y P A R A D E at 10a on Summerfield Rd. (Centerfield Rd. to Oak St.) • A D D I T I O N A L P A R K I N G and shuttles from Summerfield Athletic Park and Summerfield Square Shopping Center
~ FOOD, VENDORS, and EXHIBITS: food trucks, history and trail displays, craft and business vendors
~ LIVE MUSIC: • Northern High School Band • local talent: Where’s Eddie? • country headliner: Stephanie Quayle
Parade form and more info: ph: 643-8655 | email: foundersday@summerfieldgov.com | www.summerfieldgov.com
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The Northern Guilford High School tennis team picked up a 7-2 win against Western Guilford on senior night, April 14, when Northern seniors Ryan Ray, Colby Wilson and Will Bulssom competed at home for the last time. Ray, who has been a part of the tennis team for all four years of high school, said he will miss it. “We’re like a family,” he said. “Coach Annette Keip is a wonderful person, and I’m glad I’ve gotten to play for her the past four years. It’s been a pleasure.” Ray said it would be bittersweet to take his Northern jersey off after the last home match, but he looks forward to moving on to “new and more exciting things.”
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NGHS senior tennis player Ryan Ray warms up before he takes the court on senior day, April 14. Photo by L.A. Logan/NWO
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With mutual respect, cyclists, drivers can share the roads In response to the editorial in the April 1-7 issue in which the writer requested that “bicycles and mopeds stay off the roads,” please consider that one important reason it may be unsafe for bicycles to share narrow roads with motor vehicles is that some drivers seem unwilling to wait behind a cyclist until it is safe to pass.
There are more and more cyclists riding on our roads. Why? Because cycling is a healthy form of regular exercise. Regular exercise can prevent a long list of diseases and chronic health problems. And when cyclists unite, good things happen. Last September, cyclists in our area helped raise over $600,000 to fight multiple sclerosis in the Tour to Tanglewood.
When I approach a cyclist on one of our narrow county roads, I slow down. I wait until the way is clear for me to pass with a minimum of three feet between my vehicle and the cyclist. And if it is safe, I take the entire oncoming lane.
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remember that the cyclist you approach is someone’s daughter, mom, brother, pastor, dad, son, friend or church fellowship group member. They want to get home safely and their loved ones are expecting them to return home safely. My commitment as a responsible cyclist is to ride predictably, stay off the very busy, two-lane roads with speed limits of 50 mph or more, wear high visibility clothing and have a rear flashing
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light to increase visibility. When riding in larger groups, cyclists should be in two side-by side columns so that the line of bikes is shorter and easier for a car to pass quickly and safely. Cars and bikes and mopeds can share the roads safely. It simply takes a bit of mutual respect, patience, and kindness. Keith Hostetler STOKESDALE
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Bathroom portion of bill was merely a smokescreen I don’t believe for one second the intentions of General Assembly Republicans and Gov. McCrory were simply about who could use which bathroom. That was the smokescreen used, but their real intentions are found in Part II known in the bill as the “wage and hour act.” Thanks to this section, the new bathroom bill makes it illegal for cities or counties to raise the minimum wage for all employees in their respective city or county. There was absolutely no reason at all for a special session to be used to make sure parts of the state don’t raise their minimum wage. I would suggest that Republicans in the General Assembly have been looking for a good opportunity to slip in this piece of legislation that would probably be very unpopular as a
stand-alone bill. The Charlotte situation gave them, or so they thought, the perfect opportunity to fire up their conservative base while economically hurting some of the very people who would end up supporting this law. This is what Republican politicians have been doing for years because their economic policies do not represent the interests of the working class. The difference this time is public opinion has shifted and what used to be a sure fire “smokescreen strategy” isn’t so sure anymore. It will be interesting to see what tactic they use in the future to enact bad economic policies for workers and the poor when they can’t count on discrimination to get them votes anymore. Brian Middleton OAK RIDGE
Read Hebrews 2:18 This nation, as well as the entire earth, is crumbling before our eyes. We are going backward at an alarming speed! God created man and woman to co-exist as a couple, to populate the world. Anything else is of the devil, for sure! One only needs to read in
And here are just a few of your responses …
Hebrews 2:18, “Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” So ask God what is right, today and all the tomorrows to come! Kalvin Robertson STOKESDALE
“I guess we won’t be seeing any menorahs in that parade!” “I’m glad Stokesdale spent time ensuring that only certain people feel welcome this holiday season.”
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“Good, it should be Christmas parade. Everyone should be respectful of everyone and their beliefs but Majority should overrule minority.”
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Our understanding Stokesdale Bi-Rite customers who are sympathetic and cooperative when the cable is out and we are unable to accept debit and credit cards.
into the Army in 1942 and served until 1946. Articles about Lee appeared in the Northwest Observer in November 2011 and November 2014, and we’ve published numerous pictures of him that were taken at Veterans Day ceremonies and parades over the years.
The NWO for promoting all of the local civic and community events in our area.
The following is an excerpt from an article about Lee that was published in the NWO’s Nov. 25, 2011 issue…
Jeff Paschal (NWO’s March 25-31 issue), for articulating what so many of us feel about the prevailing smug, statusconscious, and socio-economic attitudes in the northwest community.
Lifelong Summerfield resident John Lee has no doubt that prayer works. He recalls a night during World War II, where he was stuck on an island that had been the site of nightly attacks by the Japanese.
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John Lee, member of VFW Post 7999. Thanks for your service to our country and community. RIP. Editor’s note: Lifelong Summerfield resident John Lee was 99 when he passed away on April 10. Lee was drafted
And here are just a few of your responses … “Prayers for you, Johnny. Some of us prayed for you last night at the YFC banquet, asking God for complete healing!” “I am praying for you. You keep yourself strong and know God is so good and looking after you sweetie. If I can do anything for you, your mom just please send me a message because I
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would love to do anything for you! Just know God will make you well!” “Sweet, sweet kid. I really enjoyed having him in music class at Northern. Lots of hugs, thoughts, and prayers going to Johnny and his family.” Visit facebook.com/northwestobserver for more comments, or to leave your own.
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“We were to get two ships and two truckloads of ammo over there, and we were in a rush because we had to do it before dark. That’s when the Japanese would start bombing,” he says, adding
that the Japanese targeted the island because U.S. pilots used the airstrip. “We lost a lot of equipment and a lot of men there. There’d be a red alert the same time every night. By the time we (made our delivery), the boats had gone, and I stayed there all night with the gun crew at the end of the runway. The sergeant heading that gun crew was shaking – just shaking, he was so scared. I was praying, not out loud, but I was praying. And didn’t a single Japanese show up all night. The very next night, they started up again. So you can’t tell me that the Lord doesn’t answer prayers.”
and expert care was amazing! And thank you, Chief Johnson, for your leadership and for your devotion to our town.
Rita and Rita at Critter Company for the way-above-ordinary grooming of our Goldendoodle! Convenient (right here in our northwest area), clean, prompt, caring, plus pleasant atmosphere! Thanks, too, to NWO’s Sean Gentile for creating the “eye-catching” ad in the NWO!
Mrs. Locklear at Oak Ridge Elementary for being such an inspiration to your students. You challenge them and make them feel loved every day!
Oak Ridge’s Parks and Recreation Commission. The grand opening of the town park’s new amphitheater on April 10 was fabulous, and The Tyler Millard Band provided a great performance to start the Oak Ridge Town Park Summer 2016 series. The Tyler Millard Band and the Town of Oak Ridge for the wonderful concert on April 10 and the terrific new amphitheater at the Town Park! Michael Bean, who recently moved to the Quaker Village Barber Shop. I’ve been going to Michael for over 10 years now, since he was at Imperial Barber Shop, and he has always provided me with a top-notch haircut. The guy who lives in the rock house on Summerfield Road for catching my runaway dog, then going out of his way to call me and take care of him until I could get there. Nathan Grannan for his well-stated editorial on HB 2 in the NWO last week. Thank you for sharing! Summerfield firefighters and EMS team for your quick response to our recent emergency. Your professionalism
NCDOT for putting in a turn lane headed north on 68 on East Harrell Road so we can get out of the way of traffic. That was such a hard turn before, with all the trucks barreling down on you!
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Oak Ridge Town Council member Jim Kinneman for his professionalism and service. Both in meetings and in person, he is always able to provide accurate information on the context and history behind Town decisions and policies. Bravo, Jim!
Sean Patterson for his tireless volunteer contribution to the development of the Oak Ridge Youth Soccer programs. Drivers who observe traffic laws and are not so self-absorbed and inconsiderate that they do not yield to approaching traffic.
GRIPES to... State government, for another state power grab from localities with HB 2. First it was “monuments,” then fracking, and now it’s discrimination and minimum wage. Small state government for the affluent (lower marginal tax rates). Big state government for everyone else. Transgenders who protest for the right to use the men’s room, but don’t protest for the right to register with Selective Service. The person in the small blue SUV with a tire on the back that ran into and broke my mailbox post on Greenlawn Drive on April 9. The least you could have done was to tell me. Drivers who don’t even make an attempt to slow down and, heaven forbid, make a complete stop at a stop sign to yield to approaching cars.
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health. “He had been coughing for a while,” said Darlene. “He’d had test after test before being diagnosed with lung cancer last New Year’s Eve.” On the afternoon of Feb. 17, Lonnie and Darlene drove to the cancer center at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem so Lonnie could be prepped for radiation treatments. “Before we left, the lights in the trailer flickered off and on. We had seen a utility truck in our area and thought that was why,” said Darlene. “We got back late that afternoon and sat around for about an hour, then decided to drive to Madison to get something to eat.” While having dinner, they got a call from their adult son. “Mama, the house is on fire!” he told them. As Darlene and Lonnie approached their home about 15 minutes later, they saw fire trucks lining the street.
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The fire started in the end of their mobile home where their bedroom was, and within about 30 minutes their home was in ruins. The fire marshal later told them the fire was caused by a power surge. “Everything we owned was destroyed,” said Darlene. Including Lonnie’s beloved 8-year-old Chihuahua, Mitzy. “He cried and cried over her,” Darlene said. “She was his ‘baby.’” Another family pet also died in the fire – a miniature Doberman belonging to the couple’s son. Among the charred ruins of furnishings and clothing were the family photos which were also destroyed, including the ones of Darlene’s deceased mother and father, of her and Lonnie’s son growing up, and of her and Lonnie over the years. “I had about five picture albums and they were completely full,” Darlene said. Lonnie also lost about $1,000 worth
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of prescription medication in the fire; he went without his meds for a few weeks until his next check arrived. Darlene and Lonnie are especially grateful to the three area churches who donated cash and gift cards, to Stokesdale Fire Department, the Red Cross, family and friends and Stokesdale-based Good Samaritan Ministries, who helped with their immediate food, lodging and clothing needs. After staying briefly with Darlene’s brother, the couple has temporarily moved in with a friend of Lonnie’s. Since they had no homeowner’s insurance, the Bradshaws have no money to pay for another home. The mobile home lot they have rented on Lemons Road since 1991 sits waiting for their return, and with the help of Good Samaritan Ministries, Darlene is hoping to find the money for her and Lonnie to purchase and haul a used trailer to it. Several people have offered to donate items to furnish it. “My son’s friend has a trailer we could buy,” Darlene said. “It’s two bedrooms for $3,500.” It will cost about $1,500 to haul the trailer to the lot and set it up. The trailer needs a new roof, as well as underpinning installed and steps built. As much as Darlene hopes to make her home again on Lemons Road, even more she wants to see Lonnie get back on his feet. His radiation treatments are behind him, and he’s halfway through the chemo treatments for his lung cancer. To those who have reached out and offered donations and encouragement, Darlene said, “I really appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. It means a lot.”
want to help? The Bradshaws need about $6,500 to purchase a used two-bedroom mobile home and have it hauled to the lot they have rented on Lemons Road for the last 25 years, set it up and have it underpinned. If you’d like to help them reach this goal, please send a check to Good Samaritan Ministries, 7769 NC 68 N, Stokesdale, NC 27357. Write “FIRE” in the memo line.
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TEXT AMENDMENT. Amendments proposed to Chapter 30 of the Oak Ridge Code of Ordinances to implement recommendations of the adopted Oak Ridge Future Land Use Plan Update, to ensure compliance with state statutes, and to modernize and correct inconsistencies. Proposed amendments include but are not limited to Article IV Division 2 Planning and Zoning Board, Article V Enforcement, Article VII Zoning (to revise Rural Preservation District and Rural Multifamily District, and create a new Town Core – Residential District), Section 30-111 Establishment of Official Zoning Map, Section 30-301 Zoning map and text amendments, Section 30-302 Conditional use districts and special use permits, and Section 30-700 Assurance of completion of improvements.
EMPLOYMENT KWICKSILVER OF THE TRIAD wheel repair in Greensboro is hiring a shop helper and a wheel repair technician. E-mail kwicksilver.tiffany@gmail.com for info. The Garden Outlet is looking for a PARTTIME FLORAL DESIGNER. Call (336) 643-0898.
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INDEX Auto for Sale .............................. 27 Employment ................................ 27 Homecare Available ................... 27 Lost & Found .............................. 27 Public Notice .............................. 27 Save the Date ........................ 27-28 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
Now Hiring MACHINE OPERATORS, $12/hour to start, increase in pay after training. 12-hour swing rotating shifts. Must be flexible working day and night shifts. Excellent opportunity for candidates with solid manufacturing work history in a fast-paced production environment. Drug screen and background check required. Send resumes to: resumes@ keyresourcesinc.com. DOCTOR’S OFFICE. Will train. Apply at 7092 Summerfield Road, Suite 1, Summerfield, on Tuesday, April 26, 11am-1pm. HAIRSTYLIST W/ CLIENTÈLE needed. Call (336) 643-7799, ask for Melda. 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. 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.
HOMECARE AVAILABLE EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER AVAILABLE for senior citizen? Northwest area. Avail. for weekend hours. References available upon request. Call Pam, (336) 601-8241.
LOST & FOUND LOST – SONY DIGITAL CAMCORDER in camera bag. Fell off car on Sunday somewhere along Trotter Ridge / Bunch / Hwy. 150 / Hwy. 68 and Haw River Rd. Call or text (432) 935-1821.
PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF OAK RIDGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Oak Ridge Town Council and the Planning & Zoning Board will hold separate public hearings to consider requests to amend the Official Town of Oak Ridge Zoning Map. The Planning & Zoning Board and Town Council may also consider requests for subdivisions and other matters. Any zoning decision of the Oak Ridge Planning & Zoning Board is forwarded as a recommendation to the Town Council. Planning/Zoning Board, April 28, 2016, 7pm, at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. Town Council, May 6, 2016, 7pm, at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. REZONING CASE # RZ-16-01: AG to RS40. Located at 1830 Oak Ridge Road, on the south side of Oak Ridge Road approximately 1100 feet west of Williard Road, in Oak Ridge Township. Being Guilford County Tax Parcel #0165486, approximately 10.12 acres. Located in the Greensboro (GW-III) Watershed, Scenic Corridor Overlay Zone. Owned by: Ann P. Berrier. Applicant: Mark Disney.
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All citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard at these meetings. Ron Simpson, Chair, Planning & Zoning Board Spencer Sullivan, Mayor
SAVE THE DATE SPRING CRAFT SHOW & SALE, Sat., April 23, 9am-4pm, 8405-8407 Stokesdale Street, Stokesdale. Over 70 vendors – all handmade items! Goody bags to first 20 shoppers. Live entertainment, food, baked goods, face painting, mini photo sessions and much more! For more info, contact Mary Jordahl, mandmjordahl@aol.com. Hosted by The ORIGINAL Made by Hands in the Triad and DDIY Events. The Town of Oak Ridge Historic Preservation Commission will hold a HISTORIC MARKER DEDICATION at Ai/Fairview Primitive Baptist Church, 1306 N.C. 68 (corner of N.C. 68 and Alcorn Rd.), on Saturday, April 23, at 11 am. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony. For info, call Oak Ridge Town Hall at (336) 644-7009. See display ad on page 7 for more info.
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Come on out to the Keep It Local SPRING ART & POTTERY SHOW, April 30, from 10am-4pm. Enjoy over 25 artists showing pottery, paintings, multi-media work, metal sculpture, jewelry and much more! Elizabeth’s Pizza will be here with yummy pizza for sale. We will have the Art Hunt from 11am-2pm or until supplies last. Rain Date is set for Sunday May 1. 2409 Oak Ridge Rd., Oak Ridge. Call (336) 337-6493 with any questions.
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE PARTY for Rex Carleton, Sunday, May 1, 2-6pm, Southern Smoke at Smokin’ Harley Davidson, Winston-Salem. Come help celebrate a life well lived! Live music, open mic, food & drinks!
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SuMMEr caMp FREE SUMMER CAMP Operation Xcel, an afterschool and summer enrichment program, is offering its annual 3 Steps Ahead Summer Camp from June 20th - August 12th. Camp runs daily from 9am - 4pm, with extended hours available. Students attend three academic classes each morning and then participate in hands-on enrichment and field trips each afternoon; breakfast and lunch are provided. This camp is available to the community at no charge. Enrollment is now open. If interested please email Kelli at kjessup@ operationxcel.org.
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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. 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. Cleaning Solutions CARPET CLEANING We clean the dirt out of your carpet, not the money out of your pockets! Starting at $20
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MOVING SALE, Sat., April 23, 8am-until, 8089 Haw River Road, Stokesdale.
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GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522. MOWER TUNE-UP and mower deck repair. Free pick up and delivery within 5 miles of Oak Ridge. Call or text (336) 880-7498. APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707. 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
ences, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.
grading / Hauling
CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING
GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.
Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. (336) 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com.
flOOring It’s a CARPET thing! Repairs, restretch, replace. (336) 643-6500.
BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways. (336) 362-3647. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035.
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Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more.
lawn carE / landScaping 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. GLI LANDSCAPING Design, installation, retaining walls, stacked stone, walkways, lighting and maintenance. We would love to bid on your project. Please call (336) 908-9654. MY GROUNDSKEEPER. Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs, garage & building clean out. Timothy, 643-5154. A-LIST LAWN CARE Call for a free estimate. Licensed & insured. (336) 609-7013. ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157. LAWN MOWING & general lawn service. Dependable, quality service at reasonable rates. Steve’s Lawn Care, (336) 264-9082. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. ORTIZ LANDSCAPING – Complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981.
HOME SERVICES
HOME SERVICES
TLC LAWN CARE
Fireplaces and firepits
Affordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertilization and weed control. (336) 681-0097. FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Spring clean up of trees and leaves. Bed reconstruction, pine needles & mulch Reasonable & honest. Taylor, (336) 464-5215.
8605 Triad Dr, Colfax (336) 996-4918 marshallstone.com
AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free
Mulch & landscape aggregates
est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. 643-1119. 8605 Triad Dr, Colfax (336) 996-4918 marshallstone.com
Your business should be here! Let us introduce you to our readers. Call Laura, (336) 644-7035 for more info. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.
MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS Full service & supply since 1988.
Pool
start-ups, liner replacements, salt systems, 24/7 service. (336) 687-1977. facebook.com/northwestobserver
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.
988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com. SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.
at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and
ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home de-
landscape needs.
sign/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.
, INC
BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS
Roof replacements and repairs
644-8615 office 508-5242 cell
PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.
Licensed & insured
STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.
BEK Paint Co. Residential & Commercial
(336) 931-0600
• References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed
PLUMBING
JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Office 656-0019, cell 382-6905.
POWER WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.
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BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing specials, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. 362-6343. 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. JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981.
ON-TARGET
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. Roof Replacements / Repairs Siding & Windows Custom Decks / Porches General Home Repairs Remodeling / Painting
Tc. GicEes, In ARerv -Tction S OCoNnstru
concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336)
Services TM Construction
CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155.
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.
MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone,
sidewalks, patios and more! Give us a call
REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION
BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.
MASONRY
tertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways &
PAINTING & DRYWALL
BEKPaintCompany.com
WILHELM POOL SERVICE
food plots and more! (336) 207-6632.
help with all of your outdoor living and en-
HOME SERVICES
David & Judy Long, owners
TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, grading, brush/tree removal,
How about a new patio or fire pit? We can
HOME SERVICES
31 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee • Insurance specialists
(336) 644-1580
FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable
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MISC. WANTED
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
ROOFING
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.
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.
HOMES FOR SALE
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.
PETS & ANIMAL SVCS. GROOMING
Basic baths to designer clips 10+ years
grooming experience
CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.
MISC. SERVICES SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470. COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068. WILL PICK UP most appliances, metal and elec. items, for a small fee. (336) 689-4167.
MISC. FOR SALE FARM EQUIPMENT: Two round balers, two disc mowers, two hay rakes, hay tedder, other misc. equipment. (336) 656-3250. WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys. New vendors welcome. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 1-6pm. 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.
MISC. WANTED $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.
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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.
Desirable TWELVE OAKS NEIGHBORHOOD, 4BR, 3.5BA, study, dramatic ceilings, two living areas, sunroom, stainless & granite kitchen, 3,850 sq. ft., inground pool, wooded lot. $499,900. Oak Ridge/ NW Schools. Call owner for appt., (336) 337-1864.
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REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Leslie Livengood • (336) 441-2266 LOST & FOUND PETS If you’ve FOUND A PET and need help finding the owner, please let us know. We publish “found pet” ads at no charge, and may be able to post it on Facebook as well. Classifieds@nwobserver.com.
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PET SITTING
VACATION PROPERTY
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.
WATERFRONT TOWNHOME on Belews Lake, 2/3BR, 2.5BA, 1-car garage, 2 boat slips, covered storage, quiet private community. $279,000. (336) 280-5065.
Nancy J. Hess nancy.hess@bhhsyostandlittle.com (336) 215-1820
HOMES FOR SALE
4240 Ellisboro Road
REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR RENT 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.
Large custom-built estate home on 25 rolling acres. Perfectly maintained; was state-ofthe-art when built. Rambling floor plan, 2-car attached, 2-car detached and additional 2-car detached garage with workshop and washrack. Tobacco barn and orchard. Can be purchased with 61 acres. Offered at $495,000
NW Guilford County SPACIOUS LUXURY HOME on 1-acre country lot. 8805 Sherbow Rd., Kernersville (Colfax), on the corner of Beeson & Sherbow. $422,000. Call (336) 451-6952 for appt. (pre-qualified buyers only).
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Amazing estate on pristine 26+ acres, a certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. One-owner, custom-designed and impeccably maintained. Watch sunsets from private deck and listen to soothing sound of koi pond. $925,000
Ramilya Siegel CRS, GRI, SRES, Chairman’s Circle Award ( 336 ) 215.9856
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display advertiser index A/C & HEATING
Stokesdale Heating & Air.......................8
ACCOUNTING
Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ........... 11
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ..................22
BANKS / LENDING
David Nishan, McLean Mortgage .........4
BUILDING & REMODELING
On-Target Construction Service ..........29 TM Construction Service ....................29
CHIROPRACTIC
Summerfield Family Chiropractic ........19
CHURCHES
First Baptist Church of Summerfield ....10
EVENTS Canine Capers ......................................9 Ai Church Marker Dedication ...............7 Rex Carleton Celebration of Life Party ..3 Spring Parade of Homes .................... 11 Summerfield Founders’ Day ...............21
HAIR CARE / TANNING / NAILS Melda’s Hair Designs ..........................19
HEALTH & FITNESS Ageless in the Triad Med Spa .............26
HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES BEK Paint Company ...........................28 Budget Blinds .....................................19 Furniture Medic ..................................28 Marshall Stone ...................................28 New Garden Landscape & Nursery ....13
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New Garden Select ............................24 Old School Home Repair ....................28 Pest Management Systems .................18 ProStone, Inc. .....................................18
Northwest Animal Hospital ....................6
LEGAL SERVICES
REAL ESTATE
Attorney Bill Barbour ............................6
A New Dawn Realty ...........................30
MEDICAL Bethany Medical Center .......................4 Greensboro OB-GYN Associates ........20 LeBauer Healthcare ...........................13 Northwest Family Medicine ................10
ORTHODONTIC SERVICES
Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........19 Westergaard Kennels...........................12
Ann Powell, Allen Tate ........................12 Ed Purgason, ReMax of Greensboro .....3 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ...............18 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway .......30 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ..................30 Smith Marketing .............................5, 25
Mitchell & Bartlett Orthodontics .........15
RETAIL
PET SERVICES
Carpets By Direct, Inc. ........................14
Bark-N-Barber ....................................30
Carpet Super Mart .........................16-17
Bi-Rite Food Center ..............................2
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