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Walk, run, climb or jump the Ridge, May 30 The popular 1-mile walk/ run and Run the Ridge 5K will return; also, new this year is Rugged Ridge 5K by GERRI HUNT As part of the three-day RidgeFest celebration, the Merchants Association of Oak Ridge will again host its “Ridge” races on Saturday, May 30, at Oak Ridge Town Park. A new feature of the 1-mile walk/ run for all ages will include optional obstacles for children; the walk/run will begin at 8 a.m. and be followed

by the 7th annual Run the Ridge 5K at 8:30 a.m. Also new this year is the 3-mile Rugged Ridge obstacle race for ages 13 and up, which will start at 9:30 a.m. The course meanders through woods and on and off trails, with participants running across logs, climbing over obstacles, carrying items and throwing water balloons. While it’s not a “mud run,” old running shoes are recommended. Andy Michels, who is co-directing Rugged Ridge with Oak Ridge chiropractor Dr. David Lorczak, said

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Increase in twin trailers on N.C. 68 prompts mayor to contact FedEx Trucks pulling twin trailers on the state highway are a danger to other drivers, the mayor stresses in a letter he wrote to the corporation’s CEO by PATTI STOKES OAK RIDGE – Semi-trucks pulling twin trailers are prohibited on state highways unless specifically exempted by North Carolina Department of Transportation. That means the two-lane section of N.C. 68 that passes through Oak Ridge is off limits for the double trailers. However, the temptation to use the local highway route and even some rural “back roads” as a

located at 5200 U.S. 220, for an opening ceremony at 11:45 a.m. and carnival rides, food, music and entertainment throughout the afternoon, ending at 4 p.m. PARKING: Those arriving at any time Friday or Saturday are asked to park in one of three lots, where shuttles operating throughout the duration of the event will transport them to and from the athletic park and the parade on Summerfield Road. Park at Laughlin Professional Center (7911 Summerfield

After residents and town officials alike noticed a steady increase in trucks with twin trailers – many of which they say have sported the FedEx logo – not only on N.C. 68 but on less traveled roads within the town, Mayor Ray Combs recently wrote a letter to FedEx’s president and CEO asking for the company’s “attention to the matter in a timely fashion.” In the letter, Combs reminded the company that “this type of trailer is not allowed on any of these roads, which were largely built for local traffic and which do

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Founders’ Day, May 15-16 Founders’ Day kicks off at Summerfield Athletic Park this Friday, May 15, from 6 to 10 p.m., with carnival rides, food and entertainment from Northern High School’s music programs. The Founders’ Day parade will wind down Summerfield Road on Saturday morning at 10 a.m., beginning at Centerfield Road (beside Summerfield Elementary School) and ending at Oak Street. Following the parade, festival-goers are encouraged to head back to Summerfield Athletic Park,

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Road), Summerfield First Baptist Church (2300 Scalesville Road), or Summerfield Charter Academy (5303 U.S. 220). Handicap parking will be available at SAP.

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News in brief................................3 Your Questions ............................4 Celebrating ORE’s 90th birthday ...6 Business Notes ............................8 Bits & Pieces ................................8 Silly Bandz world record? ........ 10 Oak Ridge Town Council ......... 12 Students prepare for prom ... .. 15 Social media discussion.......... 18 Student Profiles ......................... 19 Crime/Incident Report .............20 Grins & Gripes ...........................22 Community Calendar ..............23 Classifieds .................................26 Index of Advertisers ................. 31 NWO on the go! ........................32

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Fire department seeks more favorable ISO rating OAK RIDGE – Each month at the Oak Ridge Town Council meeting, the fire department’s report includes a tip on preventing fires – like keeping your dryer vents clean, and changing the batteries in your smoke detectors. Currently, Oak Ridge has an ISO (Insurance Service Office) rating of 6. This rating is based on an analysis of the department’s firefighting preparedness; on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 is the highest ISO rating. ISO ratings are used by insurance companies to calculate fire insurance premiums. But without a municipal water system with hydrants, it is difficult for a rural department to achieve an ISO rating lower than 6… until now. Oak Ridge Fire Chief Steve Simmons recently learned that using information from the National Fire Academy and the National Fire Protection Association to publicize information about fire prevention will improve the fire department’s rating. “It’s kind of like extra credit; you get your grade, then get extra points,” he said. “I’ve seen it make a significant dif-

ference in departments across the state.” Until this year, Greensboro was one of just a few fire departments in the nation to have a rating of 1, said Simmons. But since January, Fayetteville and High Point have both been rated 1. “We won’t be rated 1 because we don’t have a municipal water system, but it would make a difference and go from 6 to 5 or 4,” said Simmons. With “snippets” of fire prevention tips shared at council meetings and then published in the Northwest Observer, Simmons can count the newspaper’s readers among people he’s reached with fire safety messages. In addition, when he puts an educational sign up in front of the fire station, he can use NCDOT’s data to count people who drive past it.

Dunham accused the town of trying to push next fiscal year’s budget through without giving citizens adequate opportunity for input; again questioned why the town purchased two tracts of land (“the Gordon property”) last June totaling 16.1 acres; criticized the town manager for requesting numerous budget amendments; accused the town of budgeting

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Budget discussion gets ‘spicy’ SUMMERFIELD – Discussion briefly intensified at the May 12 town council meeting, after Gail Dunham, an outspoken critic of the town council and town manager, spoke during two periods for public comments.

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funds for the A&Y Trail design against citizens’ wishes; and again accused the town of supporting a feral cat colony on the Gordon property (the town planner has repeatedly stated that caring for cats abandoned by former tenants of the Gordon property has been on personal time and at her personal expense). After Dunham spoke during the period for citizen input on the draft budget, council member Elizabeth McClellan responded the town purchased the Gordon property for a very reasonable price

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from the report. It advises that littering is against the law, and that if a law enforcement officer had seen the person littering, they could have been fined up to $1,000 for the first offense and up to $2,000 for the second offense. Furthermore, if found guilty, the driver would have one penalty point added to their driver’s license. Whatever happened to the Bojangles’ that was coming to Oak Ridge? The last time I heard, it was still on track, but that was several months ago and there is still no sign of activity at the site where it is supposed to locate. Plans for a Bojangles’ in Oak Ridge are still in the works, Philip Cooke has confirmed, although he says the plans are on a “slow burn.” Cooke is one of the owners of Fighting Tarheels II LLC, which bought the site at the corner of Linville Road and N.C. 68, where a vacant building formerly occupied by the Bank

of North Carolina now stands. Though his company has been working with Bojangles’ for almost two years, Cooke said the land lease agreement has still not been finalized. “They are in the process of going public and are very busy, so the rate of communication has slowed down,” Cooke said. No timeline has been established for when the project will definitely move forward. While Bojangles’ plans to occupy the land where the Bank of North Carolina previously operated its Oak Ridge branch, the company will construct a new building there. As for the existing building, Cooke says it will either be torn down or his company will work with the Oak Ridge Fire Department to burn it as a live burn exercise. Per a previous agreement with the town, the Bojangles’ building design will conform to Oak Ridge’s historic district guidelines.

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...continued from p. 3 ($399,000) and the purchase was in line with its stated goals to gain control over the historic intersection of Summerfield and Oak Ridge Roads (the town now owns property on three of the intersec-

tion’s four corners); additionally, funding for the A&Y Trail design has been in the budget for the last three years, McClellan said, and the town council most recently discussed this at its January retreat, which Dunham attended. After Dunham repeatedly attempted to interject while McClellan was responding, Mayor Sessoms instructed

her to be seated. The FY 2015-2016 draft budget may be viewed at summerfieldgov.com; a special-called meeting will be held on Thursday, May 28, 6:30 p.m. at Summerfield Community Center, to formally present the budget, and there will be a public hearing on the budget at the June 9 town council meeting.

Council approves third well at town park OAK RIDGE – At its March 7 meeting, the Oak Ridge Town Council unanimously voted to authorize town staff to proceed with the installation of a new well at the town park. “As you may know, the park has only two wells. We’ve known for a long time that we’d need a well at the upper corner,” Mayor Ray Combs said. The commercial well will have to be at least 600 feet deep, and will cost about $25,000. Additional hardware will cost about $5,000. “The upper fields directly across from

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the condition of the fields. Improvements will require work,” said Councilman Mike Stone. “We’ve talked about doing a water feature, like a spray park, and it will require water. It makes perfect sense to take care of the park that folks have put so much money into. This is just one more step in taking care of the asset we have.”

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Councilman Jim Kinneman asked if the park’s neighbors had any concerns, and Town Manager Bruce Oakley said no.

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90 years and still going strong Former and current staff members, parents and students celebrated Oak Ridge Elementary School’s 90th birthday on May 5 Photos by Patti Stokes/NWO

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Northern Guilford Principal Will Laine, GC Board of Education representative Darlene Garrett (District 3) and Booster Club President Ronnie Shelton cut the Nighthawk purple ribbon during a ceremony on May 5 to celebrate the completion of a new concession stand and bathroom facilities at the entrance to the school’s baseball and softball ﬁelds. Laine said parents, fans and players alike are happy to ﬁnally say goodbye to the port-a-potties! Northern has one booster club which contributes to all sports – club members raised over $100,000 for the new facilities through concession sales, sponsorships and the annual Nighthawk Night. See more photos from this event at www.facebook.com/NorthwestObserver.com

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Six years ago as a kindergartner, Sydney Wentz began raising money for orphans in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This year’s fundraising event included a walk-a-thon, and raised over $2,900 – enough to purchase shoes and socks for 125 children, plus pay for their lunches while at school. Joining Wentz (at left) at the fundraiser were Oak Ridge UMC Associate Pastor Karen Kurtz and Anna Kurtz.

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Bullard receives STEM award Cindy Bullard received an excellence in teaching award from the North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Center, at its annual SMT Celebration gala on April 18.

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Northwest High School AP students participating in the N.C. Association of School Administrators’ Art Showcase took first place at regionals in April. The win advanced the students to state competition in Winston-Salem on May 9, where their combined score brought them third place overall. Caleb Cowan also won first place in the computer graphics category. From left are NWHS visual arts teacher Amber Gray, Sydney Flake (mixed media), Catherine Gray (photography), Mariyka Auber (collage), and Caleb Cowan (computer graphics). Students who submitted work but were unable to attend the state finals are Sharon Slakter (painting), Sarah Colby (printmaking), and Shelby Newton (drawing).

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Students, friends ‘band’ together to set world record NWHS freshman hopes to collect over 17,000 Silly Bandz

Silly Bandz – brightly colored rubber bands formed in different shapes. They were all the rage around 2012, said Branham, who still had many of her own.

by GERRI HUNT Eric Walker, a Northwest High School freshman with cerebral palsy, is confined to a wheelchair. He communicates by typing on a device or moving his leg or eyes to answer yes or no. But that’s not stopping him from making a big impact, on campus and beyond. “He’s just a cool guy,” said freshman Sidney Branham, trading a smile with Walker. “I saw him around school and wanted to be friends with him.” Branham spotted a poster at school, announcing that Walker was collecting

After searching at home, she found her collection of Bandz stashed in the big pink box that holds her bottles of fingernail polish; there were 256 of them. Branham’s brother Luke, a senior athlete, rounded up another 50. He first met Walker in the media center, when Walker saw him working and caught his attention. “He made the first move. He typed ‘hey’ on his computer,” said Luke. “He’s had a huge effect on me. He’s always in a good mood, he loves being at school, and he smiles all the time.”

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Siblings Luke and Sidney Branham are helping fellow Northwest High School student Eric Walker (center) collect enough Silly Bandz to break the world record.

After texting their friends at The Summit Church in Oak Ridge, the siblings gathered another 275 Silly Bandz for Walker, who decided in the sixth grade that he wanted to break the world record of a collection of 17,000 Silly Bandz. “Once he got to 500, he became obsessed with it,” said his personal care assistant of four years, Deborah Caddell. He now has more than 6,000, and the school is holding a big rally this week and asking students to donate their Silly Bandz to him. After breaking the world record, Walker will sell the Bandz he has collected

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“Eric is very giving. He’s one of the kindest people I’ve ever met,” said Caddell. “His body is broken, but his mind is 100 percent.” Deanna Privette, who knows the Branhams from church, has a Silly Bandz collection box at her store, It’s TrenDee, located at 4553 U.S. 220, Summerfield. The Silly Bandz that her customers donate will be presented to Walker at the shop on Saturday, May 23.

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MAY 7 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by GERRI HUNT  After the monthly meeting was called to order by Mayor Ray Combs, Mayor Pro Tem Spencer Sullivan gave the invocation and Boy Scout Troop 122 from Colfax led the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting agenda, April 2 council meeting minutes and an April 10 special-called meeting minutes were approved.

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Jenkins then presented the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, which projects $1.3 million in revenue and $1.1 million in expenditures; the difference of $217,058 in net revenue will be added to the fund balance.

 Councilman George McClellan asked if the Historic Preservation Commission’s $12,000 budget request included a grant fund, and Oakley said yes, up to $2,000. (The HPC’s grant fund would assist historic property owners in covering the cost of repair work, hiring a conservation architect, or investigating problems such

as why rot or water damage is occurring.) The entire council echoed Jenkins’ praise for those who put together the budget, and Sullivan, who served on the finance committee again this year, said he was pleased to have a budget that projects a net revenue and no change to the town’s property tax rate.  Councilman Jim Kinneman said he wholly supported the HPC’s grant program. Combs announced a second reading of the proposed budget will be held at the June 4 council meeting; copies of the budget are available at Town Hall or online at www.oakridgenc.com.

NEW BUSINESS Combs said another well is needed at Oak Ridge Town Park; the new well will be at least 600 feet deep and cost about $30,000, including hardware.

 5  0 to authorize town staff to

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 Randy Floss, Merchants Association of Oak Ridge member and RidgeFest Committee chairman, said RidgeFest was started when Oak Ridge Town Park first opened. “In all these years, we’ve (MAOR) probably donated a little over $40,000, which has gone back to help a lot of organizations,” he said. Floss thanked Edwards, Parks and Recreation Manager Terry Lannon, and their crews for their help with RidgeFest. RidgeFest will span three days, from May 28-30 (see page 14 for RidgeFest activity details and page 7 for Run the Ridge and Rugged Ridge information). “Mark your calendars,” Floss told the council. “But I’m only here for one reason, to challenge someone on the council to be part of the dunk tank on Saturday.” Combs said he had already “done his duty” in the tank, and someone else on the council needed to step up.

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“It’s fun for the first couple of dunks, but after that…” he said jokingly.

FINANCIAL UPDATES Anders reported the town has assets of $3.09 million, current liabilities of $26,000 and long-term debt of $986,667; first quarter revenue from the ABC store was $19,591. The finance officer said he was looking into another investment option through Bank of Oak Ridge. Sullivan noted the town’s net revenue is $368,000. “This time of year, our expenses will outrun our revenues. Any thought on where we’ll be in two months?” he asked. Anders said the town should still “end positive” for the current fiscal year, while noting a construction bill for Phase II of the park may come in at the end of May. Stone asked about the town’s tax collection rate and Anders said at 98.4 to 99.6 percent, it was historically “one of the highest out there.”

 5  0 to accept the finance report as presented.

COMMUNITY UPDATES Fire Department. Oak Ridge Fire Chief Steve Simmons said the department responded to 24 medical calls and 30 calls for fire/service during the month of April. Firefighters underwent 300 hours of training, and maintained an average response time of 5 minutes. Simmons advised citizens to keep their dryer vents clean and turn off the dryer when they leave the house and at night when they go to bed. Simmons recently learned that using information from the National Fire Academy and the National Fire Protection Association to educate citizens about fire prevention will help the fire department’s insurance rating. For more on this discussion, see News Briefs, page 3. Planning and Zoning. Chairman Doug Nodine said the committee approved a three-lot subdivision at its April 23 meeting.

On a side note, Combs told Nodine – who is heading up renovations at Ai Church through the non-profit Preservation Oak Ridge – that the church is looking phenomenal. Nodine confirmed interior work is underway and Preservation Oak Ridge has money to run electricity, add insulation and replace the interior beaded siding. On the exterior, they will work on the porch, railing and ramp. A local couple plans to marry at the church on Sept. 15. Parks and Recreation Commission. Chairman Bill Edwards said the commission has met several times to discuss RidgeFest, which is sponsored by Merchants Association of Oak Ridge in partnership with the town; the event will be held May 28-30 at Oak Ridge Town Park. “Canine Capers is June 6. It’s a really good event with judging, competitions and a lot of fun,” said Edwards, noting that registration at Oak Ridge Town Park is at 8 a.m. and the event lasts until 1 p.m. Edwards also announced the first Music in the Park event of the season is scheduled for June 20. Several Scout projects are underway at the park, and construction on Phase II of the park will soon get underway. Historic Preservation. Chairwoman Ann Schneider said the commission approved a COA (certificate of appropriateness)

submitted by Tony Coppola, owner of Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant at Oak Ridge Commons, for a patio fence that will match Rio Grande’s fence. Stone was approved for the exterior of Lowes Foods, and interior renovations are moving along rapidly, she said.

COUNCIL COMMENTS  McClellan said he’s excited about the HPC’s grant fund in the town budget. “It’s a creative piece the folks with HPC have come up with,” he said. “It falls right into one of the Senate bills that passed recently, and they would like for municipalities to offer credits for historic preservation… ‘municipalities should have some skin in the game’ is how it’s been put.” McClellan said Schneider was a visionary and has done an outstanding job. He also said a historic preservation tax credit bill is currently in the Senate finance committee. “It’s time for the Senate to do their part,” he said. “I encourage everybody to call our senators and encourage them to support SB 287.”

concerted effort by parents of students – and I was one of those – and town leaders to put that off. It’s a good thing we did; this is a strong institution and vital part of our community.”  Kinneman said he attended the anniversary celebration and was fascinated to meet people from the school who are life-long friends. And as always, he encouraged everyone to donate blood. “I appreciate what committees and commissions do. It makes a big difference in our life, because by the time things get to us, usually it’s just a matter of making a decision based on the wealth of information you guys give us,” said Kinneman.

 Stone thanked the Scout leaders for bringing the troop to the meeting, and community volunteers.  Combs announced that N.C. Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz would be at Oakhurst at 2:30 p.m. on May 12 to congratulate the town for signing a resolution to support historic tax credits, and to promote the Senate reestablishing them.  In honor of Municipal Clerks Week, Oakley recognized Town Clerk Sandra Smith, who received enthusiastic applause. Following a short closed session to discuss a matter with the town attorney, the meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

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Tony Hammond

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As tuxes are picked up, dresses altered and corsages ordered, the Northwest Observer talked with several students from Northwest and Northern about the last dance of the year. Both schools’ proms are set for Saturday, May 16. The Regency Room on S. Elm Street in Greensboro will host Northern, while Northwest couples will head to the Airport Marriott. The events will last from 8 to 11:59 p.m.

How did you ask your date to prom? “I set reservations at US Sushi to get prom spelled out in sushi,” said Tony Hammond, Northwest student body president. “The ‘p’ was spelled out in sushi and ‘rom’ was spelled with spicy mayonnaise. She loved it. I got a lot of points for it!” “I asked a boy to prom,” said Northwest senior Mallorie Peterson. “He really likes dinosaurs, so I made a poster that said ‘Bennett, prom with you would be dino-mite’, and I drew a dinosaur on it.” “I was on one of my friend’s horses dressed in a cowboy outfit and I had a post-

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er that said ‘It’d be really cool if you rode to prom with me,’” said Northwest junior Robbie Rowell. “She was really surprised. She said yes, so that is always good.”

What color combination did you and your dates decide on?

“I asked my boyfriend when we went out and played disc golf,” said Northwest senior Brigette Thomas. “When he threw a disc at the first hole, he missed, so I took a disc out of my book bag, and I had painted ‘prom’ on it.”

“We decided on black and yellow,” said Marsh. “I’ll be looking like a bumble bee.”

“I’m going black with a charcoal grey vest,” said Rowell.

“I’m wearing blush pink,” said Northern junior Adrea Gladney. “I wanted to go simple, classy.”

“I brought some food over to her house and asked if she wanted to go with me,” said Northern senior Tre Marsh.

Where are your dinner reservations?

“After her volleyball practice, I had a poster that said ‘Don’t be a Grinch, go to prom with me’ because her favorite movie is The Grinch,” said Northern junior Riley Smith.

“We are going to eat at the Chop House,” said Rowell.

How many dresses did you try on before selecting the perfect one? “Six or seven,” said Peterson. “I tried on five different dresses,” said Thomas. “The one I picked is pink.”

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“We’re going to Outback,” said Peterson. “There are about eight in our group.”

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What about prom do you most look forward to? “The music,” said Hammond. “I just want some good music to keep everyone dancing on the dance floor. You don’t want to have a boring prom.” “Just getting dressed up and being with my friends,” said Peterson. “You know, it’s senior prom – it’s exciting!” “Dinner,” said Northern senior Nick Fryer. “Me and my girl get to have some alone time and chill out.”

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“Just be smart as to what you want your image to be,” advised Freeman, who has verbally committed to University of South Carolina. “As athletes who are going to play football in college, we are held at a higher level than most students, so we have to act in accordance.

Northern Guilford High School focused on how exposure via social media can last a lifetime during an April 30 panel discussion, “The Good, Bad and Ugly of Social Media.” “[The event] came about because I personally love social media,” said PTSA President Kim Derrick, who calls her Facebook page her family scrapbook. Explaining that she loves the “good parts” of social media but fears the negative impact of making too much personal information accessible to anyone, Derrick wanted to help educate students, parents and coaches about social media outlets. Collaborating with PTSA Advocacy Chair Kelly Pryzwansky, Derrick organized a panel of speakers which included athletic leaders from UNC-G, a mental health/substance abuse clinician and a High Point University representative. “Colleges monitor social media websites all the time. It’s all about branding and revenue, especially with the athletes,” Derrick told those who attended the April 30 panel discussion. “We’re not going to look at everything you put on social media,” said Kerr C. Ramsay III, associate vice president for admissions at High Point University. However, repeatedly demonstrating poor decision-

“It’s hard and unfair sometimes, but people can always misjudge you,” he said.

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UNC-G Assistant Athletic Director of Athletics Communications & Marketing Matt McCollester and UNC-G Assistant Soccer Coach Scott Brittsan answer questions concerning college student-athletes during a social media panel at Northern Guilford High School on April 30.

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STUDENT PROFILES Thanks to the coaches and teachers at Northern and Northwest High Schools for their student recommendations and input, which make it possible to recognize these talented, dedicated students for their accomplishments in academics, athletics and cultural arts.

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NICK COURMON, senior Roles on the team: 4x100 meters, 4x200 meters, long jump and triple jump Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AP Psychology

Extracurricular activity: Student Council Future plans: Pursue a political science degree Most admired athlete: Chris Paul (of the L.A. Clippers) Favorite athletic team: UNC Tar Heels Favorite food: Macaroni and cheese Favorite musician: (hip hop recording artist, songwriter and record producer) J. Cole Favorite movie: “Malcolm X” Any siblings? One brother, Lamar Best vacation ever: Disney World Years in the northern area: 17 Dream job: President of the United States Something not everyone knows about me: “I read a lot.” Nickname: “Nick X” Pre-game ritual: Pray Coach Richard Burton on Nick Courmon: “Nick is the prime example of what we want on our Northern Guilford track team. He is the example of hard work.”

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BECCA GOLD, junior Position: Second base Hometown: Summerfield Toughest class: Microeconomics Extracurricular activities: Speech and debate team, Model Congress Future plans: College Most admired athlete: Natasha Watley (USA softball) Favorite athletic team: Atlanta Braves Favorite food: Sweet potato fries Favorite musician: (Christian rock singer) Colton Dixon

Favorite movie: “Stand by Me” Any siblings? One sister Best vacation ever: K-LOVE cruise Years in the northwest area: 17 Dream job: Criminologist Something not everyone knows about me: “The National Anthem gets me pumped before games.” Nickname: “Gold” Pre-game ritual: Listen to pregame playlist Coach Teresa Fister on Becca Gold: “Becca brings so much to the table for our team this season. She is always striving to better herself. It has been a great experience working with her and seeing her develop her skills. Her drive is contagious.”

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Congrats to our community’s graduates! Here’s to a happy, healthy future

TREVOR MITCHELL, sophomore Hometown: Oak Ridge Toughest class: AP World History Extracurricular activities: Cross country and DECA (“Association of Marketing Students”) Future plans: Four-year college Most admired athlete: Jordan Spieth (pro golfer) Favorite athletic team: Cincinnati Reds Favorite food: Cheeseburgers Favorite musician: Rick Ross (rap artist) Favorite movie: “Forrest Gump” Any siblings? One sister, Mackenzie Best vacation ever: Driving from Seattle all the way through San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego Years in the northwest area: Eight Dream job: PGA Tour golfer Something not everyone knows about me: “I like my cereal soggy.” Nickname: “T-Mitch” Pre-game superstitions: “Use my lucky ball marker and have exactly two tees in left pocket.” Coach Ron Bare on Trevor Mitchell: “This is Trevor’s first year as a varsity player and he plays in the No. 3 position. Trevor is very competitive and is learning very quickly how to be successful at the high school level.”

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May 5 | A resident of Bull Road in Colfax reported being assaulted after two family members got into a dispute that became physical and led to minor injuries. May 5 | A resident of Phillip Court in Summerfield reported being assaulted during a family disturbance. The victim did not require medical treatment and declined to pursue charges. May 8 | A Northern Guilford High School teacher reported that a 15-year-old student assaulted another student and was suspended for the incident; a juvenile petition is also pending for assault.

BREAKING AND ENTERING May 7 | A resident of Center Grove Court in northern Greensboro reported that sometime between 6 and 6:56 a.m., an unknown person stole a wallet from an unlocked vehicle at the residence. The wallet and credit cards were recovered near the vehicle, but $27 in cash was missing. May 5 | A resident of Annry Drive in Summerfield reported that sometime between 6:30 and 8:25 p.m., an unknown person crawled through a doggie door in the back of the house and stole $10,200 worth of property, mainly jewelry. The same victim also reported a known suspect took $710 worth of property from the front porch. May 9 | A resident of West Belgrave Terrace in Summerfield reported that someone entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and removed a handgun valued at $500.

BURGLARY May 5 | A resident of Gold Dust Trail in northern Greensboro reported that sometime between 6 p.m. on May 4 and 1:21 p.m. on May 25, an unknown person stole a $353 Stihl chainsaw.

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May 6 | A resident of Eversfield Road in Stokesdale reported that sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., an unknown person entered the victim’s home through the front door and stole $500 worth of gold jewelry and a $25 pillowcase. May 6 | A resident of Boylston Road in Colfax reported that sometime between 7:35 a.m. and 3:16 p.m., an unknown person broke into the victim’s home and stole two TVs, a $460 Ruger 05414 pistol and a $400 Apple iPad mini tablet. The front door sustained $300 in damages.

DRUGS May 5 | The passenger of a vehicle stopped on Church Street in northern Greensboro for a vehicle lighting violation was cited for misdemeanor possession of marijuana after officers noted the strong odor coming from inside the car.

FALSE PRETENSE May 5 | A resident of Birchdale Drive in northern Greensboro reported paying $1,000 up front for two people to replace the siding on his home, but no work was performed.

FRAUD May 6 | A resident of Ira Drive in Colfax reported a known person pawned the victim’s cell phone, valued at $225. May 11 | A resident of U.S. 158 in Summerfield reported an unknown person used the victim’s credit card information to make unauthorized purchases in another state.

MISCELLANEOUS May 11 | After a passerby reported a small fire in the parking lot of the Oak Ridge Swim Club, 2039 Oak Ridge Road, it was discovered that someone had lit two newspapers on fire. The fire was extinguished by the Oak Ridge Fire Department.

DeVaney Dentistry Making a difference, one smile at a time

Beautiful smiles and healthy teeth are two passions which motivated Dr. Matt DeVaney to establish DeVaney Dentistry in 2001 and have kept him at the top of his field for the past 14 years. “From the start, our focus has been to provide the highest level of quality clinical treatment and service to our patients,” says DeVaney. “To accomplish this, we are always searching for ways to better serve our patients. I’ve invested hundreds of hours in continuing education and can offer the most innovative and up-to-date range of treatment plans available.” One of DeVaney’s most recent accomplishments was to acquire his license to work with intravenous (IV) sedation. Through this process the sedative drug is administrated directly into the patient’s vein, which allows the medicine to work more quickly and allows the dentist to consistently monitor how much sedative the patient receives. While the practice has been offering oral sedation for several years, DeVaney believes IV sedation is a superior option. “We are utilizing a combination of oral and IV. We start the patient with oral medications and then manage the procedure with IV sedation. It makes for an easy appointment for everyone involved,” he says.

In the past, anxiety about dental procedures kept some patients from having a needed root canal, implant or even a thorough cleaning; sedation can alleviate that anxiety and make the difference between an unhealthy mouth and a healthy one.

more than one service at a time.

With IV sedation, the patient can receive treatment with a predictable level of comfort, DeVaney notes. And once the patient wakes up, there is no memory of what took place.

Being eligible to work with IV sedation wasn’t a quick process. DeVaney put in 119 clinical hours during a mini-residency at Georgia Regents University in Augusta, Georgia, before he was able to get his license in North Carolina.

This type of sedation also gives DeVaney Dentistry the ability to perform surgeries that are normally referred to specialists. “We are one of only a handful of general practitioners in the Triad capable of doing IV sedation,” says DeVaney. “With the IV sedation, we can do surgeries to remove impacted wisdom teeth and perform root canals, tissue and bone grafting with predictable comfort.” Not only is this more convenient for the patient, but offers an added advantage that the familiar and primary provider is the one overseeing the treatment plan from start to finish. There’s also the added bonus of being able to offer

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Dental assistant Valarie Yoemans and Dr. Matt DeVaney work together to provide patients with expert care.

“Typically when someone comes in with dental issues, they don’t have one issue, they have multiple issues,” says DeVaney. “For these patients, we can accomplish more work in a shorter time.”

IV sedation is the most recent complement to the dental services offered by DeVaney Dentistry, which provides one of the widest ranges of dental services available in the area. These services include cosmetic dentistry, root canals, implants, crowns, bridges, gum tissue grafting, wisdom teeth exaction and more.

Along with DeVaney, Dr. Dorrette Ibazebo is an integral part of the practice. While she works with adult patients, Dr. Ibazebo loves working with children four years and up. “Dr. Ibazebo is fantastic with children, especially those who may be a little afraid,” says DeVaney. “With her in town, the entire family can conveniently have their dental needs met right here in Oak Ridge.” DeVaney and Ibazebo are backed by a team of experienced staff members attuned to the needs of their patients. From the assistants and dental hygienists to the office personnel, each individual is committed to making sure their patients have a comfortable and satisfying experience. A native of Summerfield, DeVaney graduated from Northwest High School. He received his BS in business from Wake Forest University and graduated from the UNC School of Dentistry in 1999.

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GRINS to...  The man who pushed my car off of N.C. 68 on the morning of May 5 – while my co-workers passed me without stopping!  Dan Clevenger for being such an awesome coach for the U13 Boys Lacrosse team. Not only did you teach the boys new skills, you more importantly taught them life lessons!  Oak Ridge UMC Weekday School for earning a five-star rating from North Carolina’s Division of Child Development. Thanks to Director Jamie Hatchell and all the Weekday School staff for loving our kids and taking such good care of them every day!  All the students who have worked

hard and are graduating in the coming weeks – congratulations! Wishing you a future filled with happiness and success!  Summerfield Post Office for supplying my mailman with a delivery truck. I can now grow grass around my mailbox!

GRIPES to...  The people who every year about this time dump their defenseless kittens and puppies on our road for us to deal with. They have free spay and neuter clinics ...  Northwest Middle School seventhgrade teachers and the field trip to Asheboro Zoo. There was nothing related to the curriculum, no assignment given and no teachers had groups to chaperone. What a nice day off for them! Good luck with EOGs! Editor’s note: NWMS Principal Rich Thomae offered the following response to the above gripe … “While the students were not expected to complete an assignment during the zoo trip, the experience supports classroom learning that is directly connected to the curriculum. For example, one of the North Carolina seventh-grade science standards is to explain the impact of the environment and lifestyle choices on biological inheritance (to include common genetic diseases) and survival.”

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Editor’s note: In response to this gripe, Summerfield Elementary Principal Jill Walsh said, “Given the nature of the concern and that it was not reported to have occurred on school property, we thought it best to refer the matter to the sheriff’s department.”

Regarding teacher chaperones, Thomae said, “We had a larger number of parent volunteers than expected, which allowed our teachers to travel with, and between multiple groups throughout the day to monitor students and assist parent chaperones as needed. This allowed teachers to make contact with more students. “We have the highest expectations for student achievement, as evidenced by our results on EOG and EOC exams,” he added. “With this being said, we evaluate every learning experience, including field trips, to determine whether or not the experience was the most valuable use of our students’ and teachers’ instructional time. We will do this for the Asheboro Zoo trip as well.”  To the parents who let their kids run around and yell in the Rio Grande bar while others were eating on May 11. A bar is not McDonald’s Playland. Please teach your kids to respect others.

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Seventh-grade teachers at Northwest Middle School also responded to this gripe: “Currently in science, students are learning about reproduction and how you get a greater variety of traits, which is why you see different markers on animals. Science classes will also be completing an activity that incorporates biological inheritance and survival (the butterfly project). Teachers will use animals at the zoo as examples for discussing camouflage (animals in the cypress swamp in particular), reproduction, selective breeding.”

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 Drake Naylor Invitational | Come out for the 10th anniversary of this clay shoot, which benefits Greensboro Cerebral Palsy Association. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the NSCA-registered shoot begins at 9 a.m. at Shane’s Sporting Clays, 6319-B Hwy. 158, Summerfield. More info: Trish Naylor, (336) 202-8546 or trish@ShanesSportingClays.com, or www.shanessportingclays.com.

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RUGGED RIDGE

the original Run the Ridge 5K has been popular since its inception.

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“Back then, there were not many races that were on trails,” said Michels. “But over the last few years, there are so many activities like mud runs, color runs and zombie runs. Our out-of-the-box event was not keeping up with the Joneses.” That’s what led Michels and other race volunteers to start brainstorming about an obstacle race, and ultimately add Rugged Ridge. “We had some ideas from other people and other races. We looked around the park for ideas, and wanted to keep it simple and use the terrain of the park to make it interesting,” said Michels. Runners participating in Rugged Ridge will have 15 to 20 obstacles to contend with – from carrying rocks around a tree and jumping over things, to crossing a creek and ringing a bell. Runners wanting to avoid an obstacle – like climbing a wall – can opt for a different feat.

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not have the capacity to handle such trailers without putting other citizens and local drivers in danger.” The Department of Transportation, Department of Motor Vehicles and manager of the FedEx Ground hub in Kernersville, which opened in October 2011, also received a copy of the letter. An attorney for FedEx responded to Combs’ letter on May 7, assuring him that FedEx Ground “is committed to the safety of the general public and has taken prompt action to address the concern.” Although NCDOT notified the town in February that it received a request from a private citizen to consider designating N.C.

68 between I-40 and U.S. 220 in Guilford and Rockingham counties for use by trucks with twin trailers, town leaders and citizens in both Oak Ridge and Stokesdale responded in strong opposition; at the time of this writing, no decision to change the policy of prohibiting twin trailers on the state highway has been reached. Citizens observing twin trailers on N.C. 68 in Oak Ridge are asked to contact Oak Ridge town manager Bruce Oakley at boakley@oakridgenc.com or (336) 644-7009; provide the company name displayed on the truck and, if possible, a photo and license tag number.

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Dear pet parents and friends, It is with much sorrow I announce that, effective July 19, I will be retiring from pet care. I have most thoroughly enjoyed my time hanging with the “fur babies” and I will miss them terribly.

I encourage you to visit Kelly’s Pet Services online at www.petsit.com/kps and www.facebook.com/ kpspets. Kelly also advertises regularly in the Northwest Observer.

It has given me pleasure, made me proud, and humbled me to own Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care for twenty years. When I started Spoil-Me-Rotten, I left twenty years- experience in two corporations behind to follow my secret love ... a chance to care for, in every way, our animal friends in the northwest area. Thank you all for the opportunities you gave me, for befriending me and for cementing the success I had in serving you and caring for your pets.

In order to promote a smooth transition, Kelly is receiving those clients who are willing to accept my recommendation into her care.

I am so willing to ensure that you and your pets receive the ultimate care that I am turning my company over to a local pet sitter. Kelly Grau, who runs Kelly’s Pet Services, has shown dignity in the institution of sitting, much love for the nature of the job and a desire to network professionally with Pet Sitters International. She comes highly recommended from clients and does fitness training weekly, which makes her terrific for pet exercise.

Having a long-running, quality business requires quality help. I want to thank, first and foremost, Patti Stokes and all of her industrious, creative staff at the Northwest Observer. About 98% of our customer base came from their attention to the unique needs of Spoil-Me-Rotten as a longterm, weekly advertiser. I also want to thank Mitzi Griffin, Dawn Sundstrom, the Sumners (Tina, Richard, Brandon, Taylor), Mary Roach and her daughters, Jean and George Pittman, Shannon Nelson and Lizann Dodson for years of sharing in our success. Success is truly only measured by the depth of our friendships. Bless you all!

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RISING COLLEGE SOPHOMORE in the engineering program at Virginia Tech seeking summer employment in the Triad. Available beginning May 18. Please contact: benwh1te@vt.edu.

PART-TIME BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY The News & Record seeks motor route carriers. Independent contractor position, approx. $350-550 bi-weekly, depending on area. Must have valid DL, access to two vehicles, and be available between 2:30 and 6:30am. Call (336) 373-7345 or email sigmund.williams@news-record.com.

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 EMPLOYMENT Victor & Associates, Inc., is a provider of Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Services. A MALE STAFF IS NEEDED in the Greensboro area to work in an AFL home. Only serious and experienced candidates need apply. Please contact Mayra at (919) 718-4988 for more info.

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NEXT STEP MINISTRIES, a non-proﬁt organization that supports a local Safe House for victims of domestic violence, is looking to ﬁll two full-time positions. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Responsible for day-to-day operations, oversees Thrift Store and Safe House, knowledge of fundraising, community outreach, and social media. Must have grant writing and grant implementation experience. Reports to the Board of Directors. Salary range $35,000-39,000. THRIFT STORE MANAGER: requires previous retail management and merchandising experience. Flexible work schedule, including Saturdays, is required. Familiarity with social media is desired. Oversees day-to-day operations of store, including staff and volunteers, management, volunteer recruitment, scheduling of work hours, merchandising and pricing. Background checks and drug screens required for both positions. Send resume along with three references to Next Step Ministries, PO Box 793, Kernersville, NC 27285.

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 SAVE THE DATE SUMMERFIELD FOUNDERS’ DAY, Friday, May 15, and Sat., May 16. Parade, live music, rides & attractions, exhibits, food, vendors, & more! See display ad on page 2. Aaron Manuel MEMORIAL CRUISE IN, Friday, May 15, 5-8pm, downtown Stoneville. Future cruise-ins every 3rd Friday of the month, May through October. Fiore Farms STUNT RIDING PERFORMANCE, Saturday, May 16, 5pm, 7600 Millbrook Road, Summerﬁeld. Join us for an amazing show and meet the Cavalia stunt rider who inspired the hit Disney movie ‘Brave!’ Stunts, trick riding and Roman riding performances. Question and answer session with world-renowned performer Fairland Ferguson. Pony rides for children. Complimentary draft beer for adults. Purchase tickets at www.BellEquine.org. SHRED EVENT FUNDRAISER for Gideon Grove UMC Building Fund, Saturday, May 16, 9am-12n (rain or shine). Mobile shredding provided by COR365 Information Solutions in the Gideon Grove UMC parking lot, 2865 Gideon Grove Church Rd., Stokesdale. All donations are tax deductible. Business OR personal documents accepted (not necessary to remove staples or paper clips). CDs, hard drives, ﬂash drives, etc., may be dropped off in separate container. For additional information, call Laura Harrell (336) 749-6126.

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SIDEWALK SALE, Saturday, May 23, 9:30am-3:30pm, Artemis and the Scavengers, 106-A College Road, Greensboro, 27410. Vintage, furniture, household, jewelry, designer clothing, antiques, tools & more! CHEER & TUMBLE age 4-18 information session, Thursday, May 28, 6:30pm, 7610 Canoe Road, Greensboro. New season begins June 1. For more info, call 782-0581 or visit www.nspiredco.com. RIDGEFEST 2015, Thursday, May 28, through Saturday, May 30, Oak Ridge Town Park. Rides, live music, Classic Car Cruise-in, ﬁreworks and more! See display ad on page 14 for all the details. Mt. Zion United Methodist COMMUNITY DAY, Sat., May 30, 3-6pm, 3708 Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale. FREE & open to the public! Hot dogs & ﬁxings, live Bluegrass bands “Paid For” & “Hard Times,” games galore, cake walk, popcorn, three bouncy houses, door prizes! Lots & lots of fun! RUN THE RIDGE and The Rugged Ridge Obstacle Course, Saturday, May 30, Oak Ridge Town Park. Competitive and casual fun for all ages! For times and registration information, see display ad on page 7 in this issue.

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Must be yard sale season! To place your classified, visit www.nwobserver.com. JOSIE’S BOUTIQUE YARD SALE, Sat., May 16, 9am-4pm, 2204 Oak Ridge Rd., Oak Ridge. Lots of jewelry, purses, scarves, and more! (336) 643-6202. BIG YARD SALE for One Child’s Voice, Friday & Sat., May 15 & 16, 8am, 6802 Bugle Run, Oak Ridge. Kids’ clothes, toys, pool cover, camper cover and much more! VINEYARDS AT SUMMERFIELD yard sale, Sat., May 23, 8am-12n, 220 to east on 150, enter at Toscana, Denison or Bronco.

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

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NWHS Baseball Boosters SKILLS CAMP, July 6-10, 8:30am-12:30pm. Rising 3rd-9th graders. Visit www.diamondnwvikings.com for more info, or call (336) 298-3302.

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers & gas equipment, most appliances, grills, bikes, etc. (336) 689-4167.

GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522. GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 office. LAWN EQUIPMENT SERVICE Tune up, preventive or rebuild on all lawn service/yard equipment. Commercial or residential. Call or text Rick at (336) 501-8681. Located in Oak Ridge. Keep it Local!

grading / Hauling GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Debris removal, grading/ hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647.

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

lawn carE / landScaping ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. STEVE’S LAWN CARE. Serving NW Guilford for 4 years. Already tired of mowing? Call Steve, (336) 264-9082! Quality work at competitive prices. Dependable! AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820. TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling and more! (336) 207-6632. TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? Spring clean up, tree trimming, yard work, seeding and aerating. Honest, reliable & reasonable. (336) 464-5215. 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. TLC LAWN CARE Affordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertilization and weed control. (336) 681-0097.

PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING

CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed/insured. 643-6500.

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

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D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101.

HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

WILHELM POOL SERVICE

MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154.

Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup,

STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small. George Joyce, (336) 382-3860. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. 643-1119. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174. COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 26 years. (336) 362-5860.

“Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609.

GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heat-

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(336) 643-7183.

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more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured.

sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.

Call Joe at 643-9157.

Mulch & Pine Needles • Tree Cutting Concrete Sidewalks / Driveways Landscaping • Lot / Land Clearing Stump Grinding / Removal Bobcat & Dump Truck Services Leaf Removal • Parking Lot Cleanup

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per seamless gutters, replacement windows. Call Gary the Gutter Guy, (336) 345-6518.

Let us introduce you to our readers. Call Laura, (336) 644-7035 for more info.

• Liner replacement • Pool openings • All repairs • Weekly cleaning/maintenance

www.sharkyspoolservices.com (336 ) 207.9793

First! Buildings, carports, gazebos & more. Used and discounted items available now. Local, family-owned business. Made in NC. 2370 Hwy. 220 in Stokesdale. Call Kenny, (336) 441-5388, or visit buncebuildings.com.

2 0 years experience All types of furniture problems • Refinishing and repair • Antique restoration • In-home

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WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764.

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 17-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796.

GUTTER CLEANING, aluminum and cop-

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BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulching, landscaping, driveways, gravel, concrete work. 362-3647.

24/7 service. (336) 687-1977.

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PAINTING & DRYWALL PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186. PREMIER CONSTRUCTION ROOFING Interior sheetrock repair, rotten wood, all painting & carpentry needs. 545-3277 any time. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

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

We design/install organized solutions for garage, pantry closet, office and more

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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. BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

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SUPERIOR WASH. Exterior cleaning: houses, decks, driveways. Mobile unit w/ hot water & 425 gallon storage tank. Lic. & ins. Free est. Call Mike Dixon, 601-7444. ALL-PRO POWER WASHING Windows, vinyl, concrete, pool decks, drain jetting. 15% off any cleaning. Fully insured. (336) 402-7726.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum ﬂoors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469. JLB REMODELING, INC. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Insured. Custom remodeling & additions. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

Horse barns | Fences | Shelters

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TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Licensed General Contractor with college degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We specialize in additions, remodels, garages, decks, sunrooms, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free Estimates. Call or email, 399-4894,

The Northwest Observer 18 years and counting! RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

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PREMIER ROOFING CONSTRUCTION Insurance specialist, free inspections, residential & commercial. 545-3277 anytime. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245. A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, 621-6962. RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of roofing. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call 662-7980, or visit redrhinoroofing.com.

 MISC. SERVICES PIANO LESSONS, all ages and levels, Summerﬁeld area. Patti, (336) 298-4181.

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

Fine, affordable framing. “Northwest Art Framing is a ﬁnd!” -– Kate in W/S. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911.

 MISC. FOR SALE KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Flowers, vegetable plants, hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerﬁeld. 708-0485. 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. Something to sell? Place your classiﬁed ad online at www.nwobserver.com.

 MISC. WANTED APARTMENT NEEDED, job transfer, ideal situation would be a mother-in-law suite with month-to-month rent until my family transitions to this area. Please call Phil, (610) 751-0657. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.

Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, custom decks,

MOBILE WELDING SERVICE

Used computers, website design. Info at

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, gas equip., bikes, grills, metal and electrical items. (336) 689-4167.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION

Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

COMPUTER REPAIRS $99.

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FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable

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HUNTING LAND AVAILABLE for turkey or deer, for lease or for rent. Summerﬁeld. For info, call (336) 643-5576.

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We carry moving & shipping supplies

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 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES  REAL ESTATE

 REAL ESTATE

LOOKING FOR A HOME

OPEN HOUSE: Sun, May 17 • 2-4pm

HOMES FOR RENT ROOM FOR RENT, male or female, private home in Summerﬁeld. Personal bath, full house access. Pets OK. $450-500/mo. includes Dish and Wi-Fi. Share electric/gas (about $75/mo.). Available immediately. Contact me at (336) 643-1550.

classiﬁeds@nwobserver.com MEET MANOLO, a handsome 2-year-old, medium-sized male Siamese cat. Manolo loves to run around and explore new areas. He would be perfect for a family that is looking for a playful furry friend. Manolo is not currently neutered, but will be as part of his adoption fee. You can visit Manolo, and many other adorable animals in need of a forever home, at the Guilford County Animal Shelter. Visit adoptshelterpets.org or call 297-5020 for more information.

LOST & FOUND The Northwest Observer offers free FOUND PET ads for readers who have found a lost pet and are trying to locate the owner. Call Laura to place your FOUND PET ad. (336) 644-7035, ext. 10.

BOARDING / PET SITTING HORSE BOARDING, Green Acres Horse Farm, Stokesdale area. Full board & pasture board, riding trails, lots of green pastures. (336) 707-7118. OAK RIDGE PET SIT SERVICES “Keeping you & your pets on schedule.” Oak Ridge & nearby areas. 7 yrs. exp., insured. Dana Sauber, pet/farm sitter, 482-5785. 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.

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HOMES FOR SALE SUMMERFIELD, 3.23 acres w/1,425 sq. ft. house built in 1984 on Deboe Road in Summerﬁeld. $225,000. (336) 643-6735. CAROLINA MARINA, 214 Pelican Drive. Jet ski lift, boat slip, 40’ covered deck, park model, water front. $95,000. Ken, (336) 337-9268. CAROLINA MARINA, ‘96 Dutchman, EC, sleeps 8, huge double deck, lake view, $65,000 negotiable. (336) 209-6326.

 REAL ESTATE 15+ ACRES IN SUMMERFIELD

5103 Old Forge Lane, Oak Ridge

7437 Strawberry Road

Beautiful 3,600-SF house on rolling, wooded hills. Kitchen with imported granite. Bright living room. Second floor hosts sunny loft with view of woods and 3 BR. Den features hand-carved bookcases and built-in bar. Detached garage with breezeway to front door. Deck, screened porch, excercise/hot tub with path from MB.

Custom-built on 15+ secluded acres and overlooks private, stocked pond with dock. Meandering, open floor plan with main-level living. Large rooms and outdoor spaces accommodate large gatherings. Vaulted, beamed great room. Updated kitchen with granite. Remodeled master bath. $575,000

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES VANGUARD REAL ESTATE OPTIONS, LLC. No-fee and low-fee listings. Mike Blackwelder, (336) 644-1476.

VACATION PROPERTY SOUTH BEACH RESORT, 2BR condo for rent, June 20-June 27, Myrtle Beach, SC. 2BA, full kitchen, 3 pools. Call for details or check-out online. One of two that we own. Seven nights, $1,475. Call (336) 392-3588 or email dmlindsey@outlook.com.

1924 Scalesville Road, Summerfield

7987 Fogleman Way, Oak Ridge

Looking for a quality home with acreage? Master & second bedroom on main level. Deck with fireplace & kitchen area. Two additional building lots included. $559,900

Spacious home in prestigious Oak Ridge Lakes! 4-car garage, sunroom, gourmet kitchen, fenced back yard and more! $419,900

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