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Two veterans with a single mission got an enthusiastic sendoff as they departed from the Subway in downtown Stokesdale about 7 a.m. on Wednesday. Summerﬁeld resident Terry Sharpe (left), 67, and Michael Boncek will be walking all the way to Washington, D.C. – about 300 miles – to raise awareness of the increased rate of veteran suicides and of PTSD, and to encourage education within families and communities. Roughly 22 veterans from all branches of the U.S. armed forces die by suicide each day, according to Veterans Affairs reports. This will be the sixth trek to our nation’s capital for Sharpe, aka “The Walking Marine,” and the ﬁrst for Boncek.

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IN THIS ISSUE News in Brief ................................... 3 Your Questions ............................... 4 Business Notes/ Bits & Pieces....... 6 1-2-1 Mentoring seeks sponsors .. 7 Change the World Service Day .. 8 The dress that didn’t win ............. 10 Pets & Critters................................ 11 Pet Adoptions............................... 13 Community Calendar ................ 14 Crime/Incident Report ............... 15 Youth Sync .................................... 18 Student profiles ............................20

Rotruck ﬁres back with lawsuits

Claiming ‘vigilante-like actions’ were taken against him, former councilman ﬁles complaints against BOE, challenger Janelle Robinson and Town of Summerﬁeld by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – It’s been a busy week for everyone involved with the voter registration challenge against former Summerfield Town Councilman Todd Rotruck. On April 25, attorney Marsh Prause filed the first of what would be two complaints and motions for injunctive relief on Rotruck’s behalf. Both stem from the Guilford County Board of Elections’ unanimous decision on April 17 that Rotruck has not established permanent residency in Summerfield; based on that decision,

BOE staff was directed to immediately change Rotruck’s voter registration to reflect his Lewiston Road, Greensboro address as his permanent residence. County Attorney Mark Payne confirmed the decision meant Rotruck’s council seat was declared vacant, effective immediately. “This was fairly easy, because there is a statute that speaks to this issue directly,” Payne told the Northwest Observer. N.C. General Statute 160A-59 reads, “…When any elected city

officer ceases to meet all of the qualifications for holding office pursuant to the Constitution, or when a council member ceases to reside in an electoral district that he was elected to represent, the office is ipso facto vacant.” “The BOE made their decision that he did not qualify as a voter (in Summerfield),” Payne said. “At that moment the office became vacant.” In his first complaint, in which the Town of Summerfield is named as

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the defendant, Prause argues that Scott Whitaker, serving as Summerfield’s town manager, prevented Rotruck from fulfilling his responsibilities as a duly elected official, thereby violating his constitutional rights and North Carolina law. Prause said Rotruck was specifically prevented “against his will” from participating in a special call meeting of the council on April 23, almost a week after the BOE made its decision. “Notably, as part of his participation as a member of Council elected by the people, Rotruck joined other members of the Council in openly questioning whether the Council should renew the employment contract of Summerfield’s Town Manager, Scott Whitaker,” Prause wrote. At the April 10 council meeting Rotruck abruptly motioned to not renew Whitaker’s employment contract, citing several things about Whitaker’s management style that he found undesirable.

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That motion was promptly seconded by Councilwoman Teresa Pegram, but failed on a 2-3 vote.

tinue to live in, on which Todd Rotruck signed as grantor and stated Lewiston Road was his primary residence.

Prause also wrote that “Rotruck has maintained at all times that he established legal residence in Summerfield during 2016, and that he continues to legally reside there to this day.”

Duke Energy bills for the Rotrucks’ 4,000-square-foot home in Summerfield averaged $33.07 per month for the period of July 2016 to December 2017. The average monthly energy bill for their Lewiston Road home, which is about 3,100 square feet, during the same 16-month time period was $172.20.

Rotruck testified before the BOE on April 17 that he and his family have lived off and on at their Summerfield property since purchasing it in July 2016, they presently were living in their home on Lewiston Road in Greensboro, and would continue living there until around June or July while their Summerfield home was undergoing extensive renovations. At the BOE hearing Robinson presented several documents as evidence that Rotruck does not permanently reside in Summerfield, including tax bills and other official documents from late 2016 and 2017 with Rotruck’s Lewiston Road address, and a deed to the Rotrucks’ Lewiston Road property, which they sold in December 2017 but con-

Rotruck’s formal complaint also indicates he did not receive a written decision at the conclusion of the BOE hearing on April 17. According to Payne, a written order was not required. “The only action following the decision is that staff was directed to correct the voter registration card. And staff did that the next day,” Payne said, adding, “Just to be precise, and because we did orders in the candidate challenge, we did draft an order and it was forwarded to Mr. Rotruck and the challenger.” Prause wrote in the complaint that Summerfield Town Attorney Bill Hill and

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Whitaker had taken “vigilante-like actions” against Rotruck, saying after the BOE declared his seat vacant Rotruck was excluded from Council emails, agenda distributions and notifications and he was threatened with arrest for seeking to take his seat at the council table on April 23.” According to the complaint, Hill and Whitaker served as “judge, jury and executioner, conclusively determining among themselves that Rotruck has ceased to reside in the electoral district he was elected to represent.” On April 26 Prause filed a second complaint on Rotruck’s behalf, this one against the BOE and Janelle Robinson, who filed a challenge to Rotruck’s voter registration in February. In the complaint Prause wrote that “persons unknown other than Robinson had arranged” for her to be represented at the BOE hearing on April 17 by an attorney, whereas Rotruck chose to represent himself. Prause also wrote the BOE failed to make adequate findings of fact to support its decision, “failed to address applicable rules for determining

legal residency,” and “failed to follow proper quasi-judicial procedures.” Prause requested the court issue a temporary restraining order prohibiting the BOE from modifying Rotruck’s voter registration status, which would suggest he is not a legal resident of Summerfield, and that the matter be remanded to the BOE with directions to conduct a “new, proper quasi-judicial hearing to resolve the challenge in accordance with the laws of the state of North Carolina and consistent with Rotruck’s constitutional rights.” The named defendants in both lawsuits have 30 days to respond, although Payne said it is not unusual for extensions to be granted upon request. In the

complaint filed against the BOE, a record on the appeal must be established, which includes the voter challenge, all the documents relating to the case that the BOE reviewed, the hearing transcript and the complaint. When reviewing the appeal to the BOE’s decision, the Superior Court will be determining if, based on the available evidence at the time, the BOE made a decision that is justified under law. Prause asks that all costs associated with the first action be borne by the Town of Summerfield, and those associated with the second action be borne by the BOE, with Rotruck being awarded “other and additional damages” and “other and further relief as the court deems just and proper.”

NEWS in brief

STOKESDALE – The deadline for an out-of-state owner of property in the Dorsett Downs subdivision to respond to a formal complaint about what residents believe is a public nuisance has expired, and the dispute now moves to the Guilford County Courthouse. The complaint, filed Feb. 8 by 16 residents of the subdivision, claims that John Essex Taylor has neglected to maintain the property at 8011 Dorsett Downs “in a reasonable manner” in violation of the Dorsett Downs covenant and the current Stokesdale nuisance ordinance No. 67. The complaint was filed in Fayette County, Kentucky, where Taylor lives. Taylor was served with a summons Feb. 24, giving him until 5 p.m. March 26 to respond to the complaint or request an extension. According to Ashley Shoaf, a paralegal with The Tippett Law Firm, Taylor did neither. An entry of default was filed

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Over the last 15 years I have called Republic Services twice to pick up white goods (i.e., refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer). Both times I was told that I would have to pay over $100 for the pickup. Knowing that it is in Summerfield’s franchise agreement with Republic that white goods will be picked up for free, I bucked them, talked to the district manager and got my white goods picked up at no charge. Two of my neighbors in Summerfield have recently also been told they would be charged for having their white goods picked up (one had a legitimate white good and the other, who had a commode, did not).

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fees for Summerfield that is $100 which customer service could have confused it with, Krasienko said, noting that only those residents within the Town of Summerfield, as opposed to those living in unincorporated areas of Guilford County, have their white goods picked up at no charge. Krasienko noted that Summerfield residents do pay a $10 charge per item for bulk waste such as couches, chairs and tables, and that these items require customers to call ahead for service. By the way, the terms of Republic’s franchise agreement with the Town of Stokesdale are slightly different than its agreement with Summerfield; Republic customers living in Stokesdale pay $15 per item for white goods pickup and also have once-a-week recycling pickup, whereas Summerfield customers have every-other-week recycling pickup. For more information about the services Republic provides, or to request a white goods or bulk waste pickup, visit www.republicservices.com or call (336) 724-0842.

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Ray Bullins (left) and Jason Smith of Smith Marketing review house plans with a visitor to Ray Bullins Construction’s Parade home in Dawn Acres off Haw River Road in Stokesdale on April 29. This year’s Parade of Homes, sponsored by Greensboro Builders Association, features 90 newly constructed homes in Guilford and Forsyth counties; 42 of the parade homes are in northwest and northern Guilford County. The two-weekend Parade of Homes tour will continue May 5-6, 1 to 5 p.m. For more info, visit www.greensborobuilders.org.

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Give the gift of giving this Mother’s Day 1-2-1 Mentoring hosting Mother’s Day Tea at O. Henry Hotel on May 12

Alexander Doll online auction, which has been made possible by the generous gift of a donor’s life-long Madame Alexander Doll collection. All proceeds from the event will benefit children in need of mentoring. The event will also be a celebration of 1-2-1 Mentoring’s announcement that it is partnering with the Sally Newton Memorial Foundation, which provides financial assistance for kids to take part in organized fitness activities, and is associated with Tumblebees Ultimate Gym in Greensboro. Tom Newton started the foundation in memory of his wife, Sally, founder of Tumblebees, who died in 2014. “Sally was all about kids being healthy and she believed strongly that no child should be denied good fitness due to economic struggles and disabilities,” Newton said. “This is a way to make Sally’s dream come true, by making fitness activities available to as many children as possible.”

by CARLEN WALTERS, 1-2-1 MENTORING This Mother’s Day, 1-2-1 Mentoring, a Summerfield-based nonprofit that connects mentors with school-age children to help them reach their potential, is providing an opportunity for people to give a Mother’s Day gift that gives back to the community. Thanks to 1-2-1 Mentoring sponsors, on the morning of May 12, a local 6-yearold girl, Krystalynn, will be preparing for a day she has only dreamed of. As she gets dressed in her Sunday best, she will be anticipating the tasty treats, tea and lemonade she will enjoy while violinists and harpists play beautiful music in the background. Her “dream day” will take place in the exquisite Caldwell Room of the majestic O. Henry Hotel in Greensboro. Krystalynn will be able to create a touching Mother’s Day gift for her own mother and will also receive a beautiful keepsake charm. By purchasing a “Child Ticket + One” in honor of your mother this Mother’s Day, you can give the gift of this incredible experience to area youth like Krystalynn.

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Krystalynn (shown in photo) and other local children will enjoy a Mother’s Day Tea at the O. Henry Hotel on May 12, thanks to generous corporate sponsors and community members. Each child will receive a card acknowledging your generous gift made in her honor, along with her own keepsake charm. The Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea hosted by 1-2-1 Mentoring will be held in

O. Henry Hotel’s Caldwell Room on Saturday, May 12, at 2 p.m. Guests will be served formal afternoon tea and will receive a commemorative keepsake teacup charm. The tea is coordinated with a Madame

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Changing the World, one person and ministry at a time Oak Ridge United Methodist Church invites the community to participate in Change the World Service Day on May 19 by NORA MURRAY Encouraging those in our community to help one another. That’s the mission of Oak Ridge United Methodist Church’s (ORUMC) Change the World Service Day. “Change the World Service Day is an opportunity for church members and people in the community to get together and serve others,” said Teresa Sullivan, ORUMC outreach chair, explaining the purpose of the full-day event is to bring attention to the wide variety of ministries the church is committed to, and to encourage community members

to participate in supporting them. “If their heart and their passion is for serving, this gives them a way of seeing what the church is doing, and what they can plug into,” Sullivan said. “We’re trying to cultivate habits and attitudes and behaviors so that this is a natural occurrence, not just a oneday event,” added Rev. Christi Taylor, associate pastor. “It’s like a kick-start if you haven’t served, or just a continual opportunity if you have served.” Sullivan and Taylor note that all of the church’s ministries offer opportunities for people of any age to serve. “Children love to serve. Their hearts are always open for serving, and we certainly want to nurture that,” Sullivan said. “On the other end of the spectrum, it also encourages older adults to serve,” Taylor said. “They can still do things to help others – it could

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Volunteers sort and bundle donated items during ORUMC’s second Change the World Service Day in 2017. be something as simple as making a card, it could be just filling a basket for firefighters, or it could be just donating something, but they can help too.” There are many ways to serve, including donating clothing, food and toiletry items for various local and global charities, visiting the elderly, packing snacks for the Backpack Ministry, doing yard work for those who aren’t able to do it themselves, or creating cards for those dealing with illness or who are homebound. “Basically, there is almost every area under the moon, so if someone is passionate about something, they can plug

in – and they don’t have to be a church member,” Taylor said. “And if they have a passion for something we’re not doing and they see a hole that we’re not covering, we would love them to help us start that.” As part of the church’s third annual Change the World Service Day, blood pressure checks and wellness information will be offered onsite. Also, the community can learn about one of ORUMC’s newest ministries: “DriveThru Prayers.” The idea comes from the church where Rev. Andy Lambert, senior pastor, previously served.

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Home Economics, and the dress that didn’t win by HELEN LEDFORD Learning to sew was a must in my early years. When very young, I fashioned clothes for my dolls with large, clumsy stitches. Of necessity, I later became adept at repairing holes in my socks. My mother was a masterful seamstress, creating beautiful clothing items for my sisters, me, and neighborhood folks. As teenage years approached, females were obliged to take the Home Economics classes available at our school. We were taught to properly set a table for dinner, knit a scarf, acquire cooking and housekeeping skills, etc. We would also attempt to master the technique of sewing a passable garment to be judged for its workmanship, appearance and wearability. Although my mother kept her old Singer machine busy, at that time she had not schooled my sisters and me on the ins and outs of anything but simple stitching. We marveled as she pedaled that machine, sometimes into the night, keeping it well-oiled so it would run smoothly. The day came when our young Home Economics teacher required each student to construct a dress, making it clear that this project was to be completed totally on our own. She

suggested we choose a simple pattern, and material with a not-too-busy design.

surpassing all of my classmates in creativity and sewing skills.

My mama took me to Belk’s basement, where she regularly purchased sewing supplies. Immediately, my eyes fell upon a most eye-catching bolt of cloth with blue, black, green and white squiggles, and the price was right. Throwing caution to the wind, I decided on a rather difficult but lovely Butterick dress pattern featuring a full, gathered skirt (with pockets, no less), cap sleeves, a button-up waist and stand-up collar. In my youthful mind, I was concentrating only on a smug desire to produce the most spectacular fashion piece possible,

What a rude awakening I received when I proudly hauled my bulky, brown paper-wrapped package into the classroom the next day. Excitedly, I unfolded my colorful, squigglystriped fabric for teacher approval. She smiled sweetly, but gently indicated that I might have chosen an extremely challenging design. When I had unfolded the pattern from its envelope, I then laid out the length of cloth on a table for cutting. My instructor sidled over to me and stated tactfully (as I glibly began to

pin the tissue-thin pattern pieces to the colorful cloth) that ”All those squiggly lines have to match at the seams.” It suddenly dawned on me what a novice I was! What I thought was going to be a “breeze” was way beyond my knowledge of sewing… My teacher was more than willing to assist me in figuring out how to arrange the pattern to prepare for cutting. By the time I got to the stage of sewing, however, I was beginning to see blue, black, green and white wavy lines everywhere – on the walls, on the floor and on the ceiling. And to top it all off, after my task was underway and that sewing machine and I were happily working together, I placed my forefinger too near the needle and that rascal grabbed my appendage and sewed it through both tender flesh and fingernail! Bandaged, hurting and humiliated, I doggedly trudged ahead with the chore at hand. After days of extreme frustration, I had almost finished my squiggleadorned, multicolored masterpiece. There was a final difficult task: tediously matching up the bodice pieces so the buttoned closure was not askew. More precious time was spent measuring, cutting and hand-stitching buttonholes!

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Tuxedo Trot: Run for the Penguins Greensboro Science Center helps endangered African penguins

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“The Tuxedo Trot has a very laidback atmosphere, with the emphasis on fun and our feathered friends,” Kelli Crawford, the event’s race director, said. “You don’t have to be a serious runner to participate. Participants are encouraged to finish at their own pace and enjoy the event. The race rules are simple: have fun and save penguins.”

There’s just something about penguins that makes people smile. If you don’t believe it, check out the crowd gathered around the African penguin exhibit in Greensboro Science Center’s Carolina SciQuarium. The exhibit opened nearly five years ago with 11 penguins frolicking in the warm waters of their habitat. Today, the colony includes 25 of these warm-weather birds. While the penguins at GSC enjoy a safe environment and are well cared for, those in the wild aren’t faring as well. Due to the disruption of their breeding grounds, oil spills and loss of food supply, the African penguin population has declined drastically – over 69 percent in the past 10 years. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the African penguin is on the Red List of Threatened Species. This means that immediate conservation

activity is required to prevent the further decline of these creatures. Because of its devotion to penguins, GSC decided to participate in efforts to save this endangered species. A few years ago, the Center came up with the idea for a fundraiser to benefit the fading penguin population and called it the “Tuxedo Trot: Run for the Penguins.” On Saturday, May 19, GSC will host its fifth annual Tuxedo Trot, which includes both a 5K and Kids’ Fun Run and is billed as a fun, family-friendly event.

Although competitive runners are welcome, the 5K is geared more toward first-time runners and walkers, Crawford noted. As a result, a few changes, including the addition of pace group leaders, were incorporated this year to make it even more appealing to this group. “We have some great runners in the community who have volunteered to be pacers,” Crawford said. “Hopefully, this will make people feel more comfortable and have a better experience.” She also mentioned that, for the first time, Fleet Feet will provide a bag

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check service so participants will have a more convenient way to store their belongings during the 5K. Both the 5K and Kids’ Fun Run start and end at GSC. The 5K is an out-and-back course which was introduced last year and has less hills than the previous course. The Kids’ Fun Run, which is open to ages 10 and younger, is a one-mile loop through the center’s Animal Discovery Zoo. All participants receive a free customized T-shirt that was designed with the help of this year’s mascot, Raven, who happens to be the daughter of the event’s first mascot, Tux. The T-shirt features a picture of the cute little penguin and some of her paintings. You read that correctly – penguins at GSC like to paint, and it’s one of Raven’s favorite pastimes. Okay, so the paintings are pretty simple and feature the penguins’ footprints, but Crawford claims Raven had a great time creating her masterpieces. “Raven has a helping personality and she loves to help anyway she can,” Crawford said. In addition to the T-shirt, partici-

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April 25 | A 35-year-old man was arrested in the 3200 block of Sandy Ridge Road in Colfax for defrauding a taxi driver.

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April 29 | A 33-year-old resident of Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge reported she and a 25-year-old resident of Kernersville were punched in the face, back and arms numerous times and slammed to the ground by a known person. The incident occurred in the home of the Oak Ridge Road resident at around 8:10 p.m.

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April 30 | An employee of SMR Diesel Performance, 8426 Norcross Road in Colfax, reported an unknown suspect stole a customer’s vehicle tires and rims while the vehicle was parked in a secured parking lot. The stolen items were valued at about $1,600.

April 25 | A 28-year-old man was arrested in the 6900 block of Spencer Dixon Road in northern Greensboro for simple assault.

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April 24 | A 46-year old male resident of the 4500 block of Fence Drive in northwest Greensboro was arrested for possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance and hit and run, causing damage to personal property.

April 25 | A 24-year-old man was cited in the 7700 block of N.C. 68 in Stokesdale for driving without a license and for driving with an expired inspection certificate.

April 24 | A 35-year-old female resident of the 7300 block of Happy Hill Road in Kernersville was arrested for embezzlement of a controlled substance by an employee.

April 25 | A 35-year-old woman was cited in the 8300 block of Prince Edward Road in Stokesdale for allowing an unauthorized person to operate a vehicle.

April 25 | A 42-year-old man was arrested in the 1200 block of Alcorn Road in Oak Ridge at around 5 a.m. for DWI.

April 27 | A 37-year-old man was arrested in the 7100 block of Summerfield Road for failure to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge.

April 25 | A 26-year-old man was arrested in the 8300 block of Prince Edward Road in Stokesdale for driving

April 27 | A 47-year-old man was arrested in the 8200 block of Clintwood

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Kimsey will replace current principal Michelle Thigpen, who will serve as principal for Southwest Elementary next year. Thigpen is in her 11th year at Colfax Elementary

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New faces in new places Effective July 1, Northwest Middle School Principal Erik Naglee will take on the principal position at Page High. Naglee has been principal at Northwest Middle for two years and before that was principal at Pearce Elementary. He also served as director of federal programs and Title I, and he was a finalist for Principal of the Year in 2017. Julie Kimsey, who currently serves as assistant principal at Colfax Elementary, will take on the role of principal at that school on July 1. Kimsey has taken on several leadership roles in the school, including serving as interim principal for a short

and was also principal at Hampton Elementary for two years, assistant principal at Pilot Elementary for two years and the school counselor at Oak Hill Elementary.

Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-12 National Teacher Appreciation Week begins Sunday, May 6, and continues through Saturday, May 12. Although this is a national observance for teachers, Guilford County Schools will collect and promote stories of out-

standing teachers and staff members through May 31. Send stories about a teacher or staff member in our area who has touched your child’s life to: goodnews@gcsnc.com and to editor@ nwobserver.com.

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time in 2016. Before joining the Colfax team, Kimsey taught English as a Second Language at Ferndale Middle as well as Fairview and Oak View elementary schools.

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GUILFORD COUNTY – Guilford County Schools students will begin using new student IDs next year as the district launches its OneCard system. Seven High Point schools will begin using the cards next year to monitor attendance as a pilot program: Southwest High, Andrews High, High Point Central High, Penn-Griffin School for the Arts, Allen Jay Middle, Welborn Middle and Ferndale Middle. The board had discussed a wider rollout last fall but decided to launch the program on a smaller scale for the 2018-19 school year. In future, the card could be used to track attendance at all schools, access the

internet, or for sporting event entry. “The OneCard has great implications for our schools,” says Superintendent Sharon L. Contreras. “Not only will it help us know who is in our buildings, it has the potential to provide students with a singular way to access materials and resources throughout the community.” The ID cards will be printed at one location and distributed to schools. The cards include the student’s photo, name, grade and classroom. In the pilot program, the card can be scanned at the building entrance, in the office, the media center and the cafeteria to record attendance. It can also be used for checking out library books and purchasing meals. The district is looking into partnerships with community agencies, such as the public library, to increase its reach.

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The cards will also be used for all students getting on and off school buses, to ensure students are getting on the correct bus and getting off at the correct stop. The cost to provide the cards for all

73,000 students and for the equipment and training needed at the pilot schools is $131,000, to be taken from the existing GCS fund balance. The projected yearly recurring cost is $79,015, which includes maintenance and breakage or loss.

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(L-R) Phillip Clary, Oak Ridge Lions Club President Danny Yanusz, Landon Clary and Kristi Clary celebrate at the 2018 N.C. Lions State Convention in Greensboro on April 29 after Landon, a Northwest High School junior, won the Lions Club’s annual Celebrate Liberty Essay Contest at both the local and state levels. Students who entered the contest based their essay on the Alexander Hamilton quote, “The people alone have an incontestable, unalienable, and indefeasible right to institute government and to reform, alter, or totally change the same when their protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness require it.” Hamilton was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and served as the ﬁrst secretary of the treasury during the administration of President George Washington.

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On Saturday, April 21, a team of 11 Northwest High School students (some shown in photo, with Superintendent Sharon Contreras, second from right) volunteered at Target on New Garden Road from 8 to 5 p.m. to “ﬁll the bus” with donated school supplies to support victims of the tornado in eastern Greensboro that damaged over 1,000 homes and three elementary schools on April 15. “People were really willing and eager to help and I think it was because tornadoes don’t happen that often in Greensboro or North Carolina, so it is very important to react well to that and support those who have been affected,” sophomore Krystyna Derezinski-Choo said. With the help of the volunteers and the shoppers, the school bus was ﬁlled and over $3,000 collected in donations.

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NORTHERN GUILFORD Will Stansill, track and field by MARC PRUITT Will Stansill readily admits he isn’t the fastest runner on the Northern Guilford track and field team. He also admits he didn’t take a traditional path to becoming a runner. He became a runner because he was concerned about his health.

Stansill, now a senior, joined the cross country team as a junior after being prompted by friend and teammate Riley Redmon. Towards the end of his sophomore year, Stansill was 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighed 210 pounds. “Throughout most of my life, I was overweight,” Stansill said. “My journey to getting healthier started a couple of months before the end of my sophomore year. I started eating right, stayed away from the French fries, any fried foods, and sugar was completely off the table. I lost about 15-20 pounds. Riley (Redmon) told me that if I wanted to keep losing weight, one of the best things I could do was to run and he

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also be my last competitive race.”

Stansill wasn’t very confident, however, that running cross country would be his cup of tea.

Stansill will attend Appalachian State next fall, where he plans to study environmental science/sustainability. He is also the founder and president of the Hydration Club and spends time giving “shout-outs” to “the Lady Nighthawks.”

“I figured I’d show up, maybe laugh at a few people, then end up leaving,” he said. “But I ended up loving it. I’ve been a part of all three teams (cross country, indoor track and outdoor track) ever since. And in the grand scheme of things, I ended up losing about 50 pounds.”

“I’ve become a more positive and lively person because of what running has done for me and the opportunities it has presented to me,” Stansill said.

Stansill, who runs the 1600 during track season, now checks in at 6 feet, 166 pounds and loves his new lease on life.

On a side note, we asked Will

“I’m the kind of person who sets one big goal,” he said. “In cross country, I wanted to break 19 minutes (for a 3.1-mile race) and I was able to do so in my last race of the season. For the mile (1600), I want to break five minutes, and I’ll have one more chance to do that at a meet in June, which will

A: “Vail, Colorado, to snowboard for a week”

Stansill these three questions:

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Q: Who’s the best teacher you’ve had? A: “Ms. Michelle Wallace (engineering)” Q: What’s on your bucket list? A: “Visit at least 20 countries”

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NORTHWEST GUILFORD Jillian Petrosky, soccer by MARC PRUITT After undergoing ACL surgery in October and finally being cleared to return to the soccer field, Jillian Petrosky was chomping at the bit last Friday. During her recovery period she had endured months of grueling rehab, which included physical therapy twice a week for four months and a final fitness test that measured the strength in her knee from various jumping activities. What she couldn’t control, however, was Coach Terry Murphy falling ill and calling off practice – the first one she could have fully participated in all season. “That was kind of a downer, for sure,” Petrosky said with a laugh. “I was ready to get back out there, but what do you do?” Petrosky, a senior, has spent all four seasons on the varsity team, mostly as

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be fine and I’d be back in a week.”

When she isn’t on the soccer field, you might find her at the ice rink. She is also a figure skater, a sport she took up at age 3. She has traveled up and down the east coast for competitions, including one in Lake Placid, New York, site of the 1980 Winter Olympics, and in the arena where the “Miracle on Ice” USA hockey team won their gold medal.

Petrosky is in National Honor Society, National German Honor Society, Key Club, and she tutors underprivileged students enrolled in the Operation Excel afterschool program in Stokesdale.

Petrosky believes her background in ice skating helped her develop a fearless attitude for playing goalie. “I’ve always been very good at falling because of skating, so I’m not really afraid of too much when I’m competing,” Petrosky said. “That’s always made me comfortable while playing goalie.” It was a challenge to an opposing soccer player on a one-on-one breakaway that led to Petrosky’s knee injury. “She touched with her left foot, so I went left, and my right knee just gave out underneath me,” she said. “I don’t remember hearing anything, but one of the referees told me he heard a pop. There was a lot of pain for about five minutes and I had to be carried off the field. I honestly thought it was going to

She will attend Case Western Reserve in Cleveland and will major in systems biology. “It’s kind of a mix between computer science and biology,” she said. “I want to do genetics research and create programs and algorithms to help analyze genes.”

Petrosky these three questions:

Q: What’s the best book you’ve read? A: “‘A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’ by Betty Smith” Q: What three people, living or dead, would you invite to dinner? A: “Amelia Earhart, Abraham Lincoln and Walt Disney” Q: Who are the best teachers you’ve had? A: “Ms. Elizabeth Russell (AP World History) and Ms. Rhonda Hudson (AP Calculus)”

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Students take classroom lessons to heart by PATTI STOKES

Emily Taylor and her classmates in the afterschool program at Oak Ridge UMC Weekday School are on a mission, and it all started about a month ago. All year long their teacher, “Mr. Terry” Lawson, has focused his daily devotional lessons on showing kindness and giving back to others. Feeling it was time to put those lessons into practice, when his students returned from spring break, he challenged them to find a way to give back. As the children were considering people they could help, one child suggested “Emily.” “One little girl in the class (Emery Coffield), who was not necessarily one of Emily’s best friends, suggested doing something that would benefit Emily or

others like Emily,” said Emily’s mother, Rev. Christi Taylor, who serves as Oak Ridge United Methodist Church’s associate pastor. Christi describes her 9-year-old daughter as a “unique child with profound special needs.”

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and disappointment for many people looking for an honest job. Editor’s note: We again apologize for the classified ad that ran in our April 12-18 issue. Within moments of us learning it was a scam, we posted a Scam Alert on our Facebook page, we deleted the ad from our online version and in the following week’s paper we wrote about it in our Crime section. We’ve caught other scam ads before they ran in our paper, but unfortunately, scam artists are crafty and despite us having our radar up this one got by us; we’ll do our best to keep it from happening again and urge our readers to also keep their radar up when responding to ads, to phone callers, to mailers and to people knocking on their door and offering a service.  (Stokesdale Town Councilman) Tim Jones for his comparison of Stokesdale to Mayberry. Didn’t you help fire our sheriff?  The fiscally irresponsible politicians who voted to explode the national debt with a huge tax windfall for the Trump family and other wealthy elites. We middle class folks get the crumbs; our children will get the shaft.  Those who knew (or should have known) that Todd Rotruck was not a resident of Summerfield when they supported him and campaigned with him as a “running mate.” Unhappy about our elected officials’ lack of integrity.  Inconsiderate neighbors who fire up their chain saws and lawn mowers at 8 a.m. on weekend mornings.  The four litterbugs in a Ford Fusion driving by Stafford Mill Road in Oak Ridge on April 21 at 6:25 p.m. The

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 The Veterans Administration healthcare system, which is a mess. Privatize the system and give veterans the same healthcare services afforded everyone. Save time, save money and improve quality of care. Don’t we owe it to our veterans?

therapeutic learning center in Colfax that serves people like Emily who have disabilities.

 Republic Services. The week of April 26 our recycling pickup for the entire street in our neighborhood was skipped. When Republic was called, they refused to come back. Can we get rid of Republic?  McDonald’s Oak Ridge for their new kiosk customer ordering system. It’s confusing, and you can’t do special orders. We are hatin’ it, not lovin’ it!  Todd Rotruck for misleading everyone about his residency, and then suing the town he doesn’t even live in. Must make the people who voted for him feel proud of their vote (not)!

“We love HorsePOWER,” Christi said. “It has benefited all kinds of people with all kinds of disabilities. That was the cause… They know on Tuesday afternoon I pick Emily up and take her to HorsePOWER, so they got on board, doing everything they could to raise money.” Christi said she has been touched to see how Emily’s classmates have fully accepted and supported her daughter since Emily was enrolled in their afterschool class last fall. “It’s almost like they mother her and bring her under their wings in any activity they do. She does chores and she does devotion time with them every day. She answers questions just

like them, in her own way. She is fully incorporated into the life of that class.” Over the last month, during their daily craft time, Emily and her classmates have been making brightly colored keychains, necklaces and bracelets out of Rainbow Loom rubber bands. Together, they work diligently to fulfill the orders they’ve garnered from family, teachers, friends and church members – they’ll even take custom orders on request (and can readily provide a price list). “We hand the orders out and then we get the money for them,” said Grace Andronia, sounding like a bona fide businesswoman as she explained the order fulfillment process. And then she wisely added, “You don’t get the bracelets until we see the money!” When we visited Mr. Terry’s classroom a few weeks ago, the students had completed all the orders received up to that point and were working on making items to sell in the craft booth they will have at the church’s annual Change the

World Service Day on May 19. It was obvious by seeing their eyes light up as they spoke about their project that Mr. Terry’s lessons had taken a strong hold. And as a bonus, not only were they demonstrating kindness and taking action to help others, but they were also learning firsthand that the act of giving can be just as joyous as receiving. •••••

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Orders for necklaces, key chains and bracelets can be placed by emailing Christi.Taylor@oakridgeumc.org or by calling (336) 643-4690 ext. 206. Cash donations can be dropped off at the Oak Ridge UMC office in an envelope marked “HorsePOWER,” or checks made out to Oak Ridge Weekday School, with “HorsePOWER” on the memo line, may be mailed to Oak Ridge UMC, 2424 Oak Ridge Rd, Oak Ridge, NC 27310.

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...continued from p. 10 The day of judgment finally arrived and all of my friends had made admirable attempts at dressmaking, with most attractive results. I confidently strutted in my swirly-skirted, jazzy number with its little glass buttons winking on the perfectly aligned folds of the fitted bodice. A cute white belt completed my ensemble. And so we paraded across the “runway” – the floor of our classroom. Our critic was the biology teacher, who was known for her sternness; for some reason, I never thought she cared for my bold personality. I stood quietly as my earnest efforts were (with eagle eyes) inspected for any flaw by a lady more accustomed to dissecting frogs and cats. And then her “pet” student stepped up with a lilt and a winsome smile. Her plain blue cotton shift-type garment featured a simple collar and a belt made from the same fabric. There could have been no more sewing involved than if it were a pillowcase! However, when she was pronounced the winner, we all congratulated her (although, speaking for at least a few of us, perhaps a tad half-heartedly). From that long-ago event I discovered the importance of following directions, how to match up stripes and squiggles, and to keep my fingers and thumbs clear of the sewing machine needle. Fortunately, my dressmaking skills sharpened with time and I followed in my mother’s footsteps, sewing for myself and others. Perhaps the greatest lesson learned is written in the “Good Book,” Proverbs 16:18: “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” According to one study, 30 percent of college students don’t know how to boil an egg. The same study found that approximately 70 percent of young people don’t know how to sew on a button…hmmm.

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Editorial contained inaccuracies, false hopes In reading Deborah Napper’s letter in last week’s issue of the Northwest Observer, I found several inaccuracies that distort her message about last November’s election in Summerfield. She stated, “Half of the voting population in Summerfield voted for candidates who campaigned…” Fact: There were 8,021 registered voters in Summerfield in November 2017 and the number of registered voters who actually voted was 2,227, slightly less than 28 percent of the voting population. Source: Guilford County Board of Elections. I am uncertain if this number includes Todd Rotruck or not, since I am uncertain if he voted in Greensboro or Summerfield. Regardless, Gail Dunham defeated Tim Sessoms by a razor-thin margin of 19 votes and Todd Rotruck defeated Mike Adams by another razor-thin margin of 10 votes by the “Group of Three” running on their “Fear and Not Facts” campaign platform with their half-truths and distorted messages. This is far from a mandate for the status quo. Another comment from Ms. Napper’s letter was she “thought that two even-matched groups would be able to

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moderate and reach compromises…” It is hard to moderate and reach compromise when the mayor refused to enter the planned retreat earlier this year because she did not like or agree to the agenda (childish) developed by the town manager who was simply doing his job. Assuming the mayor did not reimburse the town for this expense, the taxpayers are on the hook for this waste of money, not to mention people’s valuable time. Thinking the “Group of Three” (now thankfully reduced to two) will compromise is a pipe dream – it’s their way or the highway. Their entire agenda is anti-Summerfield – no growth, no restaurants, no open trails, no reasonably priced housing, no water study, etc. I am still looking for the transparency the newer regime promised, but have yet to see it. I do agree with Ms. Napper when she states, “To the newly elected, I ask you to proceed with decorum and courtesy…” I am not hopeful. Steve Sumner SUMMERFIELD

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HUGE MOVING / MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Fri. & Sat., May 4 & 5, 7am-4pm, 7551 NC Hwy. 68 N, Oak Ridge, NC 27310. Everything must go! Tools, furniture, housewares, decor, books, movies, CDs, records, tapes, much more! CHURCH YARD SALE, Saturday, May 5, 7am-1pm, Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church, 2614 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. Tons of great items! ESTATE SALE, Sat., May 5, 8am-2pm. (NO Early Birds), 202 Old Mill Drive in Summerfield. Furniture, tools, housewares, lawn items, NASCAR, household collectibles. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Saturday, May 5, 8am-1pm, 8209 Stafford Mill Road in Oak Ridge. Furniture, household items, toys and much more! NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE, Saturday, May 5, 8am-12n. Multiple sales throughout neighborhood with high-end items. The Vineyards, north on 220, right on NC 150, neighborhood on right. Please no early birds! YARD SALE, Sat., May 5, 7:30am-12n, 6921 Wooden Rail Lane, Summerfield. Clothing, books, household and more.

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HUGE MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE to benefit the NWMS OM team, Saturday, May 5, 7am-12n, 7605 Haw Meadows Dr., Kernersville. Household items, baby items, lawn items, furniture & more! MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., May 5, 7am-12n, 6746 Lake Brandt Road, Summerfield. Harley-Davidson apparel, china, housewares, clothing & more.

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

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NIDIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. 10 years experience. Call Nidia (336) 362-4173. HOME CLEANING. Afford. rates, ref. avail., 10 years exp. Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING Gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com (336) 595-2873. MAIDS OF HONOR HOME CLEANING $25 off! Locally owned, bonded staff. 40 years in service. BBB A+ rating. (336) 708-2407. 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. CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. (336) 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com.

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GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150. 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. E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, topsoil, lot clearing, bobcat work, excavating, mulch, etc. (336) 451-1282.

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STUMP GRINDING up to 24 inch diameter. Call or text Morris, (336) 880-7498. FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Spring prep & tree work. Complete landscape maint. & hardscaping Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 458-6491. AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING, specializing in mowing, flower bed design and restoration, irrigation installation and repair. Please call Joe at J. Gibson Landscaping, (336) 419-7236. American owned and operated. In God We Trust. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Lawn maint, landscaping. Irrigation/ landscape contractor. Hardscaping & landscape lighting. 26 years exp. (336) 399-7764. CUTTING EDGE LAWNCARE – Affordable. Dependable. Mowing, aeration, leaf removal, and more! Please call anytime for free estimate, (336) 706-0103. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic./Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER. (336) 643-1119. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 643-9332. www.carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.

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

ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157.

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

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING for all your landscape needs, including irrigation, installation and repair. Please call Joe at J. Gibson Landscaping, (336) 419-7236. American owned & operated. In God We Trust.

AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820.

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CLEAN CUT LAWNCARE, Have no mowworries. Our name says it all. Call Donnie, (336) 671-9940. Free estimates.

STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com.

HAMMERSMITH WOODWORKING LLC. Carpentry, custom cabinetry, built-ins, exterior repairs. ASP – Helping Hand. Over 30 years exp. Call Carlton, (336) 404-3002.

DEXMAR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Shuttle service, non-emergency transpor transportation, wheel chair accessible. Holidays & weekends. www.dexmartransportation.com. (336) 298-4225.

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

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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.

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

COX POOL SERVICE. Openings/closings, weekly maintenance, chemicals included, free estimates. Damion, (336) 327-5122.

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

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

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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.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garagroofes, siding, dock work, windows, roof ing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 38 years exp. (336) 362-6343. ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981. DOUGLAS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING, LLC. Custom Builder, sunrooms, garages, additions, kitchens baths. Licensed & Insured, BBB A+ accredited. Free est.. Visit www.douglascr.com or call (336) 413-5050. JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com.

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RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of roof roofing. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call (336) 944-6118, or visit redrhinoroofing.com.

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Olmsted Orthodontics ................. 17, 20

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Northwest Animal Hospital ............... 13

YMCA of Greensboro ................... 7, 21

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Westergaard Kennels ........................ 13

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BEK Paint Company .......................... 29 Budget Blinds ................................... 14 Carpets by Direct .............................. 23 Eanes Heating & Air ......................... 15 New Garden Landscaping & Nursery 18 New Garden Select ............................ 4 Old School Home Repair .................. 28 Pest Management Systems Inc. ........ 12 Plymouth Nursery & Landscaping .... 10 Prostone Inc. .................................... 21 Stokesdale Heating & Air .................... 3

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Gladwell Insurance Agency ................. 8

Oak Ridge Elementary PTA .............. 19

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