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RidgeFest, May 28-30 3-day festival kicks off with carnival rides by GERRI HUNT OAK RIDGE – The Merchants Association of Oak Ridge is once again partnering with the Town of Oak Ridge as it finalizes plans for the seventh annual RidgeFest, a three-day event to be held May 28-30 at Oak Ridge Town Park on Lisa Drive. Thursday evening, visitors can “Ride the Ridge” all evening for $20, with carnival rides from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Head back to the park on Friday, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., for more carnival rides as well as games, classic cars, the JP Looneys’ corn hole tournament, the Precision Golf longest drive, and an Oak Ridge Youth Association sponsor

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appreciation parade. Allen Tate will present The Fabulous Flashback Party, a Greensboro band that performs beach, Motown and current hits. “We try to use local vendors and talent as much as we can,” said Randy Floss, chairman of MAOR’s RidgeFest Committee. “Just like the Merchants Association, we draw from all around the area.” Floss said food offerings on Friday and Saturday “will be taken up a notch.” ORYA’s concession offerings will include hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken, and Domino’s and JP Looneys will also serve food. “And each day, three to five food trucks will serve everything from tacos to Asian to Greek. There are

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Head to Oak Ridge Town Park Thursday-Saturday, May 28-30, for the seventh annual RidgeFest.

Council considers 5-year capital improvement plan Proposed projects range from parking lot expansions to intersection beautiﬁcation by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – For the first time in its 19-year history, the Town of Summerfield is taking steps to develop – and ultimately, adopt – a capital improvement plan. Capital projects, which typically require the use of significant financial and labor resources to complete, are usually budgeted separately

from the ordinary operating expenses of organizations and municipalities. At the May 12 town council meeting, Town Manager Scott Whitaker presented a five-year CIP to the council for its consideration. “A CIP will provide better direction for future budgeting; however, changes in needs, costs, emergencies, etc. will necessitate re-prioritizing items annually,” Whitaker said in his written recommendation to the council. The draft CIP lists projects in four

Having a starting place is where we needed to get to ... it’s something that had never been done.” Scott Whitaker Summerfield town manager categories: Parks, Planning/UDO, N.C. 150/Oak Ridge Road and Summerfield Road intersection, and other “around and throughout town” projects. In the parks category, identified capital improvements and needs include replace-

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News in brief ....................................3 Your Questions ................................4 Founders’ Day 2015 ........................6 Business Notes ................................8 Celebration .....................................8 Bits & Pieces ....................................9 Summerfield Town Council .........12 High School Sports .......................18 Student Profiles..............................19 Crime/Incident Report ................20 Community Calendar .................21 Grins & Gripes ...............................22 Classifieds .....................................26 Index of Advertisers .....................31

This Memorial Day, May 25, we pay homage to those who have died while serving in the armed forces of the United States of America.

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Thursday May 28th 6 - 9:30pm

MAOR’s Ride the Ridge for Education Ride the carnival rides all night Thursday for $20

Friday May 29th 5:30 - 9:30pm Allen Tate (Ramilya Siegel) presents the Fabulous Flashback Party

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Budget draft to be presented May 28 SUMMERFIELD – A budget draft for FY2015-16, which has been on the town’s website for public review since April 9, will be formally presented at a special-called meeting of the Summerfield Town Council on May 28. The $1,903,479 budget includes projected property tax revenue and sales tax distribution in the amount of $491,000, up from $455,000 projected for the current fiscal year. Investment earnings are projected to increase to $57,000, up from the projected $25,000 for this fiscal year. Intergovernmental revenue, including beer and wine tax, ABC store profit sharing and utility franchise tax distributions are projected to total $529,000 next fiscal year. The town projects expenses relating to planning services to increase from $5,000 to $35,000 next fiscal year due to an increase in property development, rezoning cases and other planningrelated activities; $10,000 for electionrelated services for the November election; $125,000 for property acquisitions/improvements; a capital outlay of $190,000 to develop a second entrance to the Summerfield Athletic Park; a

capital outlay of $250,000 for ground improvements at the athletic park; and $50,000 for a water and fire protection study, although the council discussed at its May 12 meeting whether it would leave this entire estimated amount for the study in the budget, or propose that the fire department split the cost of the study and include the other half in its budget for next fiscal year.

The budget proposes to keep the town’s property tax at the existing rate of 2.75 cents per $100 of property valuation (down from 3.5 cents in 2013). In order to balance the proposed budget, $770,554 would be appropriated from the fund balance.

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NCDOT to make decision regarding twin trailers NW GUILFORD – Following months of discussion in Oak Ridge and Stokesdale, with town officials holding public hearings and urging citizens to speak out against allowing trucks with twin trailers on N.C. 68 between I-40 and U.S. 220, the towns now await a decision from the N.C. Department of Transportation. An NCDOT representative sent both towns a letter in mid-February to explain that NCDOT was considering a request

for the designation of the two-line highway for use by trucks with twin trailers. The department sought feedback, which was due by Friday, April 17. Lisa N. Avery, NCDOT traffic safety project engineer, recently confirmed she received comments from four towns/cities, a metropolitan planning organization, and 23 citizens, all in opposition to the designation.

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e-mail: questions@ nwobserver.com I read several months ago that Strader Road in Summerfield would be paved this summer. Is that still on schedule? Bobby Norris, a district engineer with North Carolina Department of Transportation’s District 7 office, confirmed that Strader Road is still on schedule to be paved this summer, although the exact start date won’t be firm until the maintenance crew that will pave the road wraps up a project it is working on in Rockingham County.

Years ago, people purchased bricks for the Oak Ridge Town Park as a fundraiser. Did the bricks get installed? If so, where can we find them in the park? And if not, what happened to the money? Bill Edwards, chairman of the Oak Ridge Parks and Recreation Commission, said that several years ago, the commission sold engraved bricks to raise funds for the town park and to provide an opportunity for interested citizens to leave a permanent honor or tribute there. By late 2010 a total of 144 bricks were purchased and installed beneath the flag pole, near the central concession/restroom building.

DOT has budgeted $413,000 for the project, which it estimates will take five to six weeks to complete.

Edwards confirmed that 100 percent of the proceeds from this fundraising program were allocated to adding trees and other park amenities. “Because there is a 100-brick minimum order, we are unable to purchase individual additions to the existing group,” Edwards explained. “With sufficient community support, however, we could always order another batch since there is plenty of space to swap out blank bricks for engraved ones.”

Welcoming Dr. Mindy Wesely! After graduating from University of Wisconsin, Dr. Wesely moved to North Carolina and took a position with an emergency practice, but missed the long-term relationships a doctor develops with regular clients and their pets. This led her to a mixed-animal practice where working with clients, their pets and livestock became her passion. This path has has led her to us.

Of the 1.5-mile long Strader Road, which runs between N.C. 150 and Scalesville Road, 1.34 miles is unpaved. In January, Norris notified the town that DOT was in the process of clearing up its backlog of secondary road projects in other counties and was turning its attention to the 18 secondary roads on the project list in Guilford County. At that time he explained that after failed attempts over the last several years, the department had finally received rightof-way donations from 100 percent of the property owners on Strader Road and planned to move forward with paving the 1.34-mile portion of the road that is unpaved.

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...continued from p. 3 “Currently, our field engineer is investigating the requested route and his deadline to have the recommendations to the state traffic safety engineer is Tuesday, June 30,” said Avery. “Following receipt of the recommendation, we

will meet with the state traffic engineer and it will be decided at that time whether to proceed with the designation of this route for twin trailer trucks.” On a related note, while NCDOT makes highway designations, it does not have enforcement authority. That’s carried out by the NC State Highway Patrol or local law enforcement, said Avery.

Open house planned to discuss impact of I-73, U.S. 220 projects SUMMERFIELD – With multiple major road projects going on in northwest Guilford County, citizens have many questions regarding the impact of the projects on the local landscape, as well as the changing traffic patterns that will ensue, Summerfield Town Manager Scott Whitaker recently told the town council. “We hear some of those anxieties by the community, such as ‘What is this going to be like when I-73 is finished, and when the U.S. 220 road widening is finished?’” Whitaker said at the May 12 town council meeting, adding, “We’ve got a lot of east/west traffic specifically that we’re anxious about.” Council agreed it would be helpful to have a Metropolitan Planning Or-

Kluttz is on a statewide tour to drum up support for legislation that would bring back the state’s historic preservation tax credits, which expired on Dec. 31, 2014. The N.C. House overwhelmingly passed a bill (HB 152) in March for new credits. It moved on to the Senate, as SB 287, but has been stuck in the Senate Finance Committee since March 23.

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ganization representative visit the town and speak with citizens to answer their questions, and directed Whitaker to try to schedule an open house prior to the July 14 council meeting. A representative from NCDOT will also be invited, and it is hoped that maps will be available to show where homes are in relation to the road projects. “It is starting to become real, and it will be over the next several months,” Whitaker said. “A lot of people probably don’t realize how Oak Ridge Road and Brookbank Road are going to be realigned, for example.” More details about the open house, including date, time and location, will be published in a future issue.

Town supports historic preservation tax credit OAK RIDGE – Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz visited Oak Ridge on May 12 to talk with local leaders and tour the historic Oakhurst home on Oak Ridge Road, built in 1897.

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19th annual Summerﬁeld Founders’ Day, May 15-16 All photos by Patti Stokes/NWO

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1. Northern Guilford High School’s music program, under the direction of Ed Kimbrough, helped kicked off the Founders’ Day festival on Friday evening. 2. Skylar Light can juggle … while walking on stilts. Pretty impressive! 3. Carnival rides for kids of all ages are always a popular Founders’ Day attraction. 4. This little girl kept the hula hoop going so many times around that I lost count! 5. Back Porch Orchestra, sponsored by Summerfield Family Chiropractic, entertained the Founders’ Day crowd on Saturday afternoon. 6. “Captain Jim” (aka Jim Light) entertains the crowd with storytelling and magic tricks. 7. Northern Guilford High School’s marching band was one of 90 entrants in this year’s Founders’ Day Parade on Saturday. 8. Lifetime Summerfield resident Truman Doggett enjoys sharing memories of growing up in Summerfield as part of “Summerfield Tales” sponsored by the town’s Trails and Open Space Committee. 9. Kim Jackson gives her father, Bob Williams, a hug before the Founders’ Day Parade begins on Saturday morning. Williams, a longtime Summerfield resident, volunteer and former councilman, was one of two parade grand marshals this year, along with former mayor Mark Brown (far right), also a longtime Summerfield resident and volunteer.

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Home comfort problems can be solved by Tim De Stasio

During the heat of summer, many homes in this area experience comfort problems. For instance, some rooms will be several degrees warmer than the rest of the house. Some areas may feel stuffy, drafty or too humid. In extreme cases, the entire house never gets comfortable on hot, humid days. Many homeowners have learned to live with these inconveniences, thinking there is no affordable solution out there. But in most cases, home comfort problems can be solved affordably.

The first step The very first step to home comfort is to make sure your HVAC system is properly serviced twice a year. This is according to the manufacturer’s guidelines and it preserves your warranty. A NATE certified HVAC technician will clean and inspect the system’s safety, heating or cooling performance, and provide you with a detailed report. Home comfort problems are often a result of a poorly performing HVAC unit or duct system. Having your system serviced regularly could pay for itself in energy savings throughout the year. A home HVAC system can account for 50% of energy bills, so it only makes sense to ensure it operates at peak efficiency. A professionally installed thermostat can also increase comfort and lower energy usage. Many, such as the Nest Learning Thermostat, are Wi-Fi enabled so you can even adjust the temperature remotely from your mobile device.

Hot bonus rooms Bonus rooms are often located above an attached, unconditioned garage and surrounded by attic space. These bonus rooms are notoriously hot in the summer, even when the rest of the home is comfortable. Attic temperatures in our area can reach 150 degrees. Knee walls that separate bonus rooms from surrounding attic space are often inadequately sealed or insulated, allowing this heat to transfer to the room. The solution is to properly encapsulate the room from the unconditioned areas around it. A BPI certified home performance contractor is best

qualified to do this work because he understands the science behind energy transfer. Substandard weatherization by a noncertified person will yield substandard results. In some cases, a slim, low profile and ductless HVAC system may need to be installed to regulate the temperature. These are very quiet, efficient and will solve bonus room comfort problems. These systems should be installed by a certified licensed HVAC contractor.

Two stories, one system Many two-story homes built in the last 30 years have only one HVAC system. The result is a temperature difference of several degrees between the two levels. The floor that does not have a thermostat is the one that suffers, and simply replacing the HVAC unit will not solve this design problem. This issue can be solved by modifying the existing equipment and ductwork to a zoned system. Zoning provides each floor with its own thermostat and automatic air damper. A licensed HVAC contractor is qualified to make these modifications, and in most cases, this will solve comfort problems. It is a code-approved, affordable solution.

Temperature imbalance Many single-level homes have temperature differences between rooms. The cause is usually a poorly designed and imbalanced duct system, where too much air is delivered to some rooms and not enough to others. This can be solved by installing balancing dampers, then air-balancing the duct system. In some cases, some ductwork modifications are necessary. A

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CELEBRATION SCHMUCKER/RIEDLINGER ENGAGEMENT John and Dawn Schmucker of Stokesdale announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Lee Schmucker, to Benjamin Lewis Riedlinger, the son of Bob and Jennifer Riedlinger of Greensboro. Sarah received her bachelor’s degree in mathematics education at NC State and teaches at Broughton High School in Raleigh. Ben received his bachelor’s degree in nutrition science, also at NC State. He is a business development associate for Wake Research Associates in Raleigh. The couple plans to marry this September in Charleston, South Carolina.

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By Cummings’ side is Judy Harris Martin, who has been in the floral business for many years, dating back to the days when Brooks Funeral Home had its own florist. Ben Silvers helps with deliveries, and Cummings’ husband, Barry, helps in the shop and delivers on weekends.

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Gigi’s has beautiful fresh flowers for weddings, funerals and all occasions; the floral shop also carries wreaths, gift items, balloons, silk arrangements and more. An elegant wedding area allows a bride-to-be and her bridal party to sip tea or a cold glass of lemonade while they explore endless ideas for what will be the biggest day of her life. The shop also offers a wedding and event planner. Like them on Facebook and look for weekly specials at www.stokesdaleflorist.com.

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Gigi’s Flowers and More, located at 8606 Ellisboro Road in Stokesdale, is locally owned and operated by interior decorator Denise Cummings. Cummings says she has always had a love affair with flowers, and always wanted to own a floral shop. Gigi’s was named by Cum-

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Jamie are both graduates of Northwest High School. Jamie was raised on a dairy farm in Summerfield, and obtained his bachelor’s degree in business management. Autumn also grew up on a family farm, on the outskirts of Summerfield where she and Jamie now reside; she is proud to manage a family business that was started by her grandfather in 1945.

The Cummings are involved with Hospice, Second Harvest Food Bank, United Way and Salvation Army. The family enjoys spending leisure time outdoors, reading, listening to music and learning to play guitar.

Eagle Scout project beneﬁts park Photo courtesy of Manbir Nag

Shivneet Nag, of Troop 139, completed his Eagle Scout project at Oak Ridge Town Park in April. He planned and managed the construction and installation of four trail benches, the planting of four shrubs, and the installation of 18 tree identiﬁcation markers.

Jamie is a second-degree black belt and Taylor is now a first-degree advanced senior black belt.

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Music Feeds the Soul, May 30 Good Samaritan Ministries invites you to “Music Feeds the Soul,” a dinner/musical performance on Saturday, May 30. The annual variety show will feature singers, dancers, and other performances by local residents

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Summerfield Elementary PTA won six awards, including Elementary Volunteer (Danielle Ellis), Male Involvement Group, Outstanding President (Lynn DeVaney), Service to Students, Membership Honor Unit, and Communication.

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Public schools in the northwest and northern area of the county took home 17 of the 30 awards presented by the Guilford County Council of PTAs at its annual celebration on May 7. Awards are presented in categories of elementary, middle and high school.

Northern Elementary PTA won Healthy Lifestyle (Healthy Nighthawks) and Outstanding Administrator (Principal Teresa Kennedy). Colfax Elementary PTA took home Membership Honors, and Northern High School PTSA won the Volunteer Award (Teresa Cotter).

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Northern Guilford Middle School’s PTSA garnered seven awards, including awards for Educator (health and physical education teacher Russell McHenry), PTA Male Involvement (Ron Booker), Outstanding President (Debbie Sivret), Healthy Lifestyle (Fuel Up to Play 60),

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Alexandra Jones of Northern High School took first place in the senior category of dance choreography, and Luke Van Winkle of Northern Elementary took third place in the kindergarten-to-second-grade category of photography.

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May 12 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES  Mayor Tim Sessoms called the monthly meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Linda Southard led the opening prayer, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and council/staff introductions. The meeting agenda was adopted after removing a closed session concerning a real estate transaction.

ANNOUNCEMENTS  Town Manager Scott Whitaker spoke about the 19th annual Founders’ Day events planned for May 15-16.  A Kids in Motion event will be held at the community park (Centerfield Road) on Saturday, June 6, at 1 p.m. – three local groups will be performing

dance, drama and possibly karate; that evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m., there will be a Music in the Park event featuring the Patrick Rock Band.  The annual kids’ fishing derby will be held Saturday, June 13, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. for kids 6-12 (accompanied by a parent or guardian). The derby is limited to the first 50 children who sign up in advance and spaces are already filling up, so those interested are encouraged to register now by going to summerfieldgov.com or calling Town Hall at (336) 643-8655. Mayor Sessoms shared a few more details about Founders’ Day and encouraged everyone to attend – “Please

be there, because so many people have done so much to make this happen,” he said.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  Gail Dunham berated the council for planning the budget presentation for May 28, the same night as the Board of Adjustment and the Historical Committee’s regular monthly meetings. (The BOA has no business to take care of, so will not meet on May 28). Dunham used her remaining time to criticize the council for several other items (see News Briefs, May 15-21 issue for more details), including not having enough fish in the community park’s lake for every child to catch a fish at the annual fishing derby.  Dwayne Crawford, who applied last year to serve on the town’s finance committee but was not appointed, said he still wanted to serve on the committee and offered details of his qualifications. Crawford, who currently serves on the town’s public safety committee, said he would bring a more conservative approach to the town’s finances.  Cheri Pikett said she was opposed to the town paving Rhondan Road if it meant a property owner had to give up road frontage against their will. “Some people don’t mind giving up property they have worked hard to pay for, but others do,” she said. “If someone says no, it doesn’t mean they are being obstinate about it, because that property belongs to them.” Sessoms said he would be happy to share more information about this issue with Pikett after the meeting.

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“Council never voted for that, it was only discussed,” Dunham said, arguing that the study should be paid for by the fire department, not the town. After Dunham had used her allocated five minutes to speak, Council Member Elizabeth McClellan responded to her criticisms about the town purchasing the Gordon property last year, and budgeting for a trail design. When Dunham repeatedly tried to interject, Sessoms finally told her to step away from the microphone so McClellan could finish her response.  Jane Doggett said citizens had been given an opportunity to vote for who they wanted to represent them, and the majority ruled. Responding to Dunham’s assertion that the town should put major budget items like the A&Y trail design to a referendum, Doggett said, “I don’t want to see a budget referendum for everything … Regarding the budget, it’s been open to the public for months. You (town council) do a good job and I personally expect you to make these decisions … if we want to have all these referendums, we will have to have more staff.”  Crawford echoed Dunham’s opinion that a referendum was in order “… when you’re going to spend a third of the money you have in the bank.” Continuing, Crawford noted that Summerfield Fire Department contracts with the town, but the county commis-

sioners control the department’s fire tax rate. “There is a 1950s fire protection local district and a subsequent overlay in 2013; each one came for purposes of providing fire protection. The second one made available an additional 15-cent tax for fire protection – this is 100 percent controlled by the county commissioners,” Crawford noted.

COMMITTEE REPORTS  Town Finance Officer Katrina Whitt reported the finance committee discussed the draft budget at its last meeting and had no suggested changes. The committee will not meet in May.  Chair Linda Southard reported the historical committee had many plans for the history tent at Founders’ Day; also, the committee just finished interviewing one of the town’s World War II veterans who is 92, and is excited about interviewing other veterans in the community.  On behalf of the public safety committee, Crawford said one of the most common crimes in the community was theft of valuables left in unlocked vehicles. He urged residents to put their valuables out of sight and lock their vehicles. Additionally, he said the committee is working on the protocol for annually ensuring the town-owned generator is in working order and plans to have a trial run to be prepared in case of an emergency. Sessoms echoed Crawford’s advice to residents to lock their vehicles, saying he recently left his car unlocked in his driveway and “it was a bad call.”  Doggett said the trails and open space committee had several things planned for its tent at Founders’ Day; the committee will meet again on Wednesday, May 27, 6 p.m. at Town Hall.  Whitaker said the Founders’ Day committee focused this year on a lot of

things they wished had been different last year when the festival was moved to the athletic park for the first time, and felt good about the upcoming festival. There would be over 30 more entrants in this year’s parade versus last year, he noted, and more parking options and shuttle buses to get people to and from the athletic park.

PUBLIC HEARING Rezoning Case: AG to CU-RS-40. Town Planner Julie Reid presented the rezoning case on behalf of Charlie and Dwala Higgins, who requested a 3.149-acre portion of a 30.57-acre tract of land be rezoned from agricultural to conditional use – residential zoning. The property is located south of Morganshire Drive (Trotter Ridge II subdivision), and the rezoning would allow creation of two residential lots and extension of the public road to the lots (existing access to this property has been provided by farm paths).

needed to get to,” said Whitaker of the CIP. “It’s something that had never been done.” McClellan thanked Whitaker for developing the CIP and Councilman Mike Adams echoed that thanks, saying the plan would help give the council direction. ABC Board representative. The Town of Summerfield, which is a member of the Greensboro ABC Board, needs to appoint a representative to the board; the board suggests the representative have a strong banking and financial background. Elizabeth Ingram has been asked and agreed to serve in this capacity; Ingram has 35 years of banking experience and analyzing financials and represented Summerfield when the town first joined the Greensboro ABC Board. “It will be interesting to see what

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GUAMPO 2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan. Whitaker said he placed this item on the agenda to gauge the council’s interest in further exploring some of the road projects that will affect Summerfield. “We hear some of those anxieties by the community, such as ‘What is this going to be like when I-73 is finished, and when will the U.S. 220 road widening be finished?’” Whitaker said, suggesting that perhaps an MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) representative could come to a future town council meeting and talk to citizens about what can be expected with regard to new traffic patterns. “We’ve got a lot of east/west traffic specifically that we’re anxious about,” he said. Council Member Alicia Flowers suggested having an open house for the public, and the council discussed scheduling it before a council meeting. Since the deadline for input on the longrange transportation plan is either July or August, Whitaker will try to organize an open house with an MPO representative in July.

TOWN MANAGER BUSINESS Whitaker announced Cheryl Gore, the town’s events coordinator and manager’s assistant, will be leaving her position effective June 15. As an update to discussions at the previous two council meetings regarding repair and maintenance of the Vineyards Trail, Whitaker said he was still waiting to hear back from a representative of The Vineyards HOA.

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Northern Guilford Nighthawks held a college signing ceremony on May 14 for 13 studentathletes: (from left) Kasey Johnson – Tusculum College, Sydney Wilson – Tusculum College, Jackson Fields – Transylvania University, Kevin Bell – High Point University, Ian Olsen – Messiah College, Katie Bilbrey – Salem College, Alex Jackson – University of Louisville, Dwayne Norcott – Guilford College, Tre Marsh – Elon University, Josh Gibson – Queens College, Mason Dean – UNC Charlotte, Rick Djikpor – Guilford Technical Community College, and Sam Hildreth – Roanoke College.

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It was an unforgettable moment on Friday, May 15, for the Northern Guilford Nighthawks varsity football team, when Head Football Coach Johnny Roscoe presented the 3AA NCHSAA football championship rings to the players, coaches, student athletic trainers and manager. The Nighthawks defeated Weddington 14-7 for the championship, ﬁnishing the 2014-15 season 16-1 under Roscoe, who has won four championships at Northern.

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NW GUILFORD – Daniel Estrada, a Northwest Guilford High School junior, won the 2015 NCHSAA 4A Track and Field State Championship at NC A&T’s Estrada Irwin Belk Track on May 9, in the 100-meter dash. Estrada clocked in at 10.46 seconds, and helped his team to an overall fifth-place finish;

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he also finished fourth in the 200, with a time of 21.48. Both times broke the school records, held for more than eight years. In his freshman year, Estrada was also part of the school record-breaking 4x100-meter relay team. He became the third state champion from the track and field program. Also finishing well for Northwest was junior Jordan Dale, who took fourth place in the high jump at 6 feet, 6 inches, and senior Matt Bomkamp, the school’s cross country record holder, who finished fifth in the 800 at 1:57.10. Bomkamp will continue to run cross country and track at UNC-Charlotte.

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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KATHERINE LANGSTON, senior Position: Senior leader and outfield Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AP Chemistry Extracurricular activities: Cross country and basketball Future plans: UNC-Chapel Hill Most admired athlete: (Teammate) Becca Gold Favorite athletic team: UNC Tar Heels Favorite food: Pizza Favorite band: Maroon 5 (pop rock band) Favorite movie: “She’s the Man” Any siblings? Three Best vacation ever: Disney Years in the northwest area: 18 Dream job: Anesthesiologist Something not everyone knows about me: “My favorite color is blue.” Nickname: “Kat” Pre-game ritual: Prayer Coach Teresa Fister on Katherine Langston: “Katherine is not only successful on the field but also in the classroom. I have enjoyed coaching her and seeing her grow as an athlete and as a person. She has a very strong character and leads through example. She will be missed.”

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Extracurricular activities: Habitat for Humanity and Beta Club Future plans: Engineering at NC State University Most admired athlete: Roger Federer (professional tennis player) Favorite athletic team: NC State basketball Favorite food: Cheeseburgers Favorite band: Coldplay (pop band) Favorite movie: “Inception” Any siblings? One older sister Best vacation ever: Cancun, Mexico Years in the northern area: 18 Dream job: Inventive engineering role Something not everyone knows about me: “I can touch my nose with my tongue.” Nickname: “Harry Potter” Pre-game ritual: Eat a lot Coach Annette Keip on Jake Hayworth: “Jake is one of those kids you love having around because he is so funny and good-natured. He and Jason Strahler were voted all-conference this year, which is unheard-of for kids not in the top six. In his four years on my team, he and Jason never lost a conference doubles match. If Jake approaches life like his tennis game, he will be good at anything and live life to the fullest.”

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has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County ... AFFRAY May 14 | A 16-year-old student at Northwest High School was suspended and referred to Teen Court for initiating an affray (a fight in a public place that disturbs the peace, according to Merriam-Webster.com) with an 18-yearold student at school. The older student was charged with simple affray for striking the other student after the fight had been broken up and the two students had been taken to the front office. The older student, who was directed to leave the campus, returned to the school a short time later and created a disturbance by throwing traffic cones at the front office windows. He then ran from the SRO (school resource officer), who

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BREAKING AND ENTERING May 12 | A resident of Bugle Run Drive in Oak Ridge reported that sometime between 6 p.m. on May 8 and 8 a.m. on May 9, an unknown person stole a $400 Stihl FS76 weedeater from the bed of a pickup truck, and a $15 duffel bag containing $115 worth of clothing, tools and safety glasses from the truck’s unlocked cab.

BURGLARY May 10 | A resident of Sandy Ridge Road in Colfax reported that sometime between 10:30 p.m. on May 3 and 6 p.m. on May 10, an unknown person forced open

May 13 | A resident of Church Street in northern Greensboro reported that sometime between 6:25 and 9:30 p.m., an unknown person entered the victim’s home through an unlocked rear sliding glass door. Stolen items include $2,575 in cash, $5,550 worth of jewelry, a $120 Time Warner remote control, and a $7 bottle of Dublin Christmas Eve red wine. May 13 | A resident of Sandy Ridge Road in Colfax reported that sometime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., an unknown person forced open a side door of the residence and stole a $25 wooden jewelry box.

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May 14 | A resident of South Bunker Hill Road in Colfax reported that sometime between 10:25 and 10:46 a.m., an unknown person forced open the front door and stole a $450 safe and a $50 ceramic bowl.

DRUGS/ALCOHOL May 13 | A 17-year-old student at Northern Guilford High School was charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. During a random search, a sheriff’s department K-9 alerted on a vehicle parked in the school parking lot. A search of the vehicle located the marijuana, multiple pipes and other paraphernalia. The student was suspended from school.

THEFT May 9 | A Kernersville resident reported that sometime between 8:30 p.m. on May 8 and 8 a.m. on May 9, an unknown person stole two trailers, valued at $3,500 and $4,000, belonging to two businesses, Living Waterscapes and Pond Professors,

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...continued from p. 10 “It is encouraging to see the Summerfield students excited about giving to others in a real and tangible way,” says Jill Walsh, principal at Summerfield Elementary. “The students were genuinely concerned and worked hard to donate to the cause. These are the lessons that will last a lifetime, and help build adults that continue to think about the needs of others worldwide.”

The students collected the shoes for the Ntibonera Foundation throughout the school year after hearing from the Ntibonera family, refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The family experienced poverty and civil war firsthand, and now they are working to collect 10,000 pairs of shoes and deliver them to people in their home country. Most of the people in Congo who have no shoes suffer from a parasite called jiggers that burrow in the foot and make standing and walking very painful.

Anyone interested in donating funds or shoes to the Ntibonera Foundation can visit www.ntibonerafoundation.org.

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Oak Ridge Elementary Assistant Principal Jim Smith and Principal Denise Francisco hold up a $19,178.32 check from their PTO during the Oak Ridge Derby on Wednesday, May 6. The event was a culmination of fundraising efforts by ORES friends, families and students.

New this year is the 3-mile Rugged Ridge Obstacle Race for ages 13 and up.

The course runs through woods, on and off trails, with participants running across logs, climbing over obstacles, running through a creek, carrying items and throwing water balloons. While it’s not a “mud run,” old running shoes are recommended. For more information on the events or registration, please see MAOR’s ad on page 11.

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The Merchants Association of Oak Ridge will again host its “Ridge” races on Saturday, May 30, at Oak Ridge Town Park. A 1-mile walk/run for all ages, which includes fun obstacles for children, begins at 8 a.m. and will be followed by the 7th annual Run the Ridge 5K at 8:30 a.m.

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GRINS to...  The police officer who helped my husband, a Vietnam vet, when his motorcycle helmet was stolen at Lowe’s Home Improvement on Battleground Avenue. The officer went out of his way to find a helmet my husband could wear to ride home.  The manager of JP Looney’s in Oak Ridge for how he dealt with a tough situation involving an off-duty employee on May 12.  Northwest Middle seventh-grade teachers for organizing the trip to Asheboro Zoo. My child enjoyed the trip and time outside of the classroom. Also, thanks for not making an assignment for this trip – plenty of those in the class every day!  Mrs. Leah Hulsman of Northwest Guilford High School for being such an honorable, dedicated teacher. She exemplifies hard work and dedication above all else; my son will graduate in a couple of weeks and we will miss her!  Merchants Association of Oak Ridge and other sponsors of RidgeFest, Run the Ridge and Rugged Ridge. These annual events provide the Oak Ridge community an opportunity to relax and enjoy the festivities at Oak Ridge Town Park with neighbors and friends!

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 Town of Summerfield staff and volunteers for another great Founders’ Day parade and festival. Our family appreciates the time/work it takes to organize these events, and we look forward to them every year!  The person who griped about parents letting their children run around in a restaurant and be loud while other diners are trying to enjoy their meal. Ditto!  The “griper” regarding “dumped kittens and puppies,” and to those who rescue them. Also, grins to our five neighbors who accommodate 13 “showed-up” cats (all named, fed, spayed/neutered, rabies shots, etc.) No more, please – find a clinic!  The family who gave the Northwest runners (Jack Hasteadt’s Northwest track team) water bottles during our run in your neighborhood.  Oak Ridge Florist for their great and efficient service, and also for the beautiful job they did making the perfect prom corsage and boutonniere for my daughter and her date.  Summerfield Founders’ Day organizers – parking lot and shuttle bus system was much improved this year. Still a little wait sometimes, but not too much (to be expected when you have hundreds of people coming and going at once). Good job!  Wesleyan Preschool Academy family for all of their prayers and support. We could not have asked for a better preschool for our daughter. We look forward to next year!  Fay’s Lawn Care and Landscape (found in NWO’s landscaping classified section, “Too much yard work to handle?”). Taylor, Charlie and Will did a great job, at a reasonable price, and went above and beyond expectations.  Summerfield firefighter Matt Holliday for assisting Greensboro Fire Department in rescuing a patient who had gotten injured and stuck high in a tree.

 All the local fire departments that responded to a roof fire on May 11 that was caused by lightning. We are so grateful for their swift, professional and helpful response in the rain!  Mueller Septic for coming out and donating your services to Stokesdale Parks and Recreation Association. It was truly a nice gesture, and the quick response helped our kids, families and parents at the park!

GRIPES to...  Thieves! What happened to the Ten Commandments? How can anyone have the nerve to go on someone else’s property and break into their home? Some things are personally valuable! You all need to start smiling – you may be on camera!  Founders’ Day Parade organizers and participants, including the band, who turned prior to the end of the route and left a crowd of children and adults at the corner of Oak Street disappointed. Editor’s Note: Summerfield Mayor Tim Sessoms, who was very involved in coordinating this year’s parade, responded to this gripe and said, “This is the first we have heard this, so thank you for your feedback. We apologize if someone turned early and missed your family – that was certainly not our intent and we will put measures in place for next year to ensure it doesn’t happen again.”  The individual complaining about

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from the property of Living Waterscapes on Endicott Road in Colfax. One trailer was recovered. May 13 | A resident of Rambling Road in northwest Greensboro reported that sometime between Feb. 1 and March 18, a known person doing work in the victim’s home allegedly stole a $5,000 silver dish, gold rings worth $8,000 and $250, a $3,500 white gold diamond ring, a

Northwest Middle School teachers and the field trip to the zoo. Our teachers don’t get enough credit as it is!  Last week’s griper for suggesting that calling the sheriff about kids hurting animals was not right. Psychologists say, “Violence against animals is a prelude to violence against human beings.” Summerfield Elementary, please continue to protect our children!  The parent who complained about teachers having a “day off” on a field trip. You are obviously clueless to the factors surrounding field trips. And I bet when your child fails the EOG, you will blame the teacher.  Northern High football program for not inviting the cheerleaders and marching band to be a part of the ring ceremony. They were there, supporting you, every game and they deserve some recognition as well. A lot of work went into their routines!

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 Administrators and SRO at NGHS for not taking a cell phone-stealing group of students seriously enough. They’re going after students who have been victimized and their friends. Typical bureaucratic response, even from the GCS office as well! Editor’s Note: Will Laine, principal of Northern Guilford High School, explained the SRO (Student Resource Officer) could not identify who took the phone, so no charges could be filed. Laine also noted the phone was returned undamaged to the student prior to the end of the school day. $300 Citizen Eco-Drive watch, bracelets worth $100 and $350, a $150 necklace, and a $100 pair of earrings. May 15 | A 17-year-old student at Northern Guilford High School reported that an unknown person took a cell phone out of the student’s book bag after the student set it down and walked a short distance away from it. Footage from the school’s video system camera is being reviewed in an attempt to identify several students who were gathered around the bag. The phone was later turned over to school staff by a student.

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a lot of options this year,” said Floss. “There will be a food court and café area, with tables and chairs under tents.” On Saturday at 8 a.m., MAOR will host a 1-mile walk/run (with optional obstacles for children) for all ages, followed by the Run the Ridge 5K at 8:30 a.m. New this year is the 3-mile Rugged Ridge obstacle race for ages 13 and up, which starts at 9:30 a.m. The on- and off-trail course meanders through the woods and features obstacles for runners to cross, carry, throw and run around. For more info on the races, see the ad on page 2 in this week’s issue. Online registration is available at www.OnTheMarkSports.com (click on Events and scroll down for the Oak Ridge races). At 11 a.m. on Saturday the carnival rides will crank up again, games will begin and local “celebrities” will climb into the dunking booth sponsored by SNAP Fitness. CrossFit wil sponsor Play the Ridge, a skills competition for ages 14 and under; children 10 and under can head to the play area for activities. Floss said about 40 businesses and

non-profits will have booths set up from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., to distribute information on health, fitness and well-being for people, pets, homes and businesses. “We try to continue the most popular things each year, and make a few little tweaks,” said Oak Ridge Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman Bill Edwards. From 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Northwest Observer will sponsor a Northwest Music Spectacular, featuring the Andrew Gibson Band, the NWHS Chorus and Jazz Ensemble, and special guest and retired Navy Sea Chanter, Chief Daryl Duff from Oak Ridge Military Academy – who Floss said “has surprises up his sleeve.” The Andrew Gibson Band was last Ridgefest’s winner of the Battle of the Bands, a competition that will return in 2016. The three-day celebration concludes with the Fireworks Spectacular at about 9:20 p.m., which is also sponsored by MAOR and the Town of Oak Ridge. For more info on RidgeFest, Run the Ridge and Rugged Ridge, see MAOR’s display ads on pages 2 and 7.

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ment of the town’s utility truck, expansion of parking lots at the community and athletic parks, picnic shelters at the athletic park and development of a second entrance to the athletic park with signage. Updating the town’s comprehensive plan and moving forward on the open space acquisition program, per the comp plan, are suggested capital projects in the planning category. The intersection of N.C. 150/Oak Ridge Road and Summerfield Road has been a topic of discussion since the town acquired two tracts of land totaling about 16 acres from the Gordon family last year; the smaller of the tracts is .35 acres, on which rests the former Gordon Hardware building located diagonally across from the town hall. Renovations

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to the Gordon building and a master plan for the intersection are among items listed in the “Intersection/Central Town Area” category. And finally, the “Around/Throughout Town” category includes proposed historical site projects, “Welcome to Summerfield” signage, planning and design of the approximate 2.55-mile A&Y Greenway extension, pedestrian tunnel improvements, public trails maintenance and “strategic property acquisitions.” “Having a starting place is where we needed to get to,” Whitaker said of the proposed CIP. “It’s something that had never been done.” Though council offered feedback on the CIP, no action was taken at the May 12 meeting.

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2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON VROD. Like new, only 9,000 miles, must see! 643-7442.

HAIRSTYLIST & NAIL TECH NEEDED at Melda’s Hair Design, Summerﬁeld. 643-7799.

2010 NISSAN CUBE, 4-door, CVT transmission, 96,500 miles. Well-maintained, clean. Perfect for new driver, long commuters, or growing family. High MPG, six air bags, cargo room. Asking $6,500. Call Gregg, (336) 392-2267.

FIELD REPRESENTATIVE, Woodmen of the World Life Insurance. Must be outgoing, self-motivated, good networker, community minded. Full beneﬁts, training, licensing provided. Visit woodmen.org and click on career tab for more information, or call Frank Bruno, (336) 337-8473.

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!

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INDEX Autos for Sale ............................. 26 Employment ................................ 26 Public Notice ............................... 26 Save the Date ............................. 26 Summer Camps .......................... 27 Yard Sales ................................... 27 Home Services ....................... 27-29 Misc. Services.............................. 29 Misc. for Sale .............................. 29 Misc. Wanted ............................. 29 Pets/Animals & Services .......... 29-30 Real Estate .................................. 30

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BOONE FABRICS, local retailer of home decorative fabrics, is seeking a part-time sales associate. No nights or Sundays, some Saturdays. Proven retail experience a must, interior design/decorating a plus. Email resume, with salary requirements, to sales@boonefabricsnc.com. Summerfield United Methodist Church is looking for a PART-TIME NURSERY ATTENDANT. Hours include Sunday mornings from 9:45am-12:30pm and occasional evenings. Prior experience is preferred. Email resume to office@summerfieldumc.com. 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.

LANDSCAPE / STONE LABORER Landscape design & build co. seeks selfmotivated, professional landscape installer and manual laborer willing to work hard and follow directions. Must be honest, reliable, drug-free, with own transportation and no criminal record. Landscape installation exp. required. Stone masonry exp. preferred. (336) 298-3809.

 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF OAK RIDGE PUBLIC HEARING The Town Council of the Town of Oak Ridge will hold a public hearing to consider the ﬁscal year 2015-16 budget ordinance at its June 4, 2015, meeting at 7pm, Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Rd. Copies of the budget are available at Town Hall and on the Town website (oakridgenc.com). Ray Combs, Mayor

 SAVE THE DATE 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 2 for all the details.

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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 11 in this issue.

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MUSIC FEEDS THE SOUL, a dinner and musical performance sponsored by Good Samaritan Ministries, Saturday, May 30, Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola Drive (across from Subway in downtown Stokesdale). A BBQ dinner will be served at 5:30pm, followed by the variety show (performed outside, weather permitting) at 7pm. Tickets: $15 for 13 years and older: $5 for 6-12 years; and free for 5 and under. Bring a blanket or chair. All proceeds go to Good Samaritan Ministries of Stokesdale, an organization of 10 local churches which assists people in need with rent, utilities, medicines, food and clothing. CANINE CAPERS, Saturday, June 6; registration begins at 8am, events at 9am, Oak Ridge Town Park. Contests, dog maze, rafﬂe, demonstration by North Star Bloodhounds Search & Rescue Team, best trick and treat toss contest, and much more! $5 registration per dog. Visit oakridgenc.com or call 644-7009 for more info.

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CAMP WOODMEN SUMMER CAMP, Randleman, NC, July 12-18, July 19-25 and July 26-August 1. Rope courses, swimming, canoeing, archery, arts & crafts, basketball, disc golf and much more! Call Frank Bruno, (336) 337-8473 for more info.

GREENSBORO NATIONAL Community Yard Sale, Sat., May 23, 7-10am. Across from Flintrock Farms on Hwy. 158. Multiple families participating!

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

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

HUGE MULTI-FAMILY SALE, Friday & Sat., May 22 & 23, 7am, one location, 158 Shagbark Dr., Summerfield. Furniture, tools, patio furniture, lots of good stuff – LOTS! YARD SALE, Sat., May 23, 8am-1pm, 4814 Carlson Valley Rd., Summerfield. Furn., canning items, tandem kayak with paddles and vests, foosball table, household items.

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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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MOVING SALE, May 22 & 23, 8am-12n, 360 Saddlebred Loop (off Ellisboro Rd.), Stokesdale. Kids’ stuff, misc. Must be Yard Sale season! To place your Yard Sale ad, visit www.nwobserver.com and click on Place a Classified. Deadline is Monday for each Friday’s issue. Trotter Ridge II COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Saturday, May 23, 7:30am-1pm, off Bunch Road. Kids’ toys, baby gear, furniture, computer monitor, speakers, fax machine, household items, aquarium, tools, bikes, exercise equipment, door locks & hinges, holiday decorations, clothing and much more. (336) 314-2072. 1st ANNUAL BARN YARD SALE, Friday only, May 22, 6am-5pm, 701 Brigham Road, Greensboro. No baby clothes! Guns, mowers, tractors, cars, boats, chain saws, ammo, farm equipment, tools, chickens, dogs, fishing equipment, maybe even a cold beer!

CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers & gas equipment, most appliances, grills, bikes, etc. (336) 689-4167. SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE, Affordable, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196. 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. Tell our readers about your business! Call Laura for more information. (336) 644-7035, ext. 10. MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 937-5231. CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will clean to fit your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, 231-1838.

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Debris removal, grading/ hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647.

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MONTERO’S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & finishing. Commercial & residential. Insured, 17 yr. exp. Free estimates. Monteros-hardwood-flooring.com. Call (336) 215-8842 or 445-2002.

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.

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

gEnEral rEpair & SErvicES 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! GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.

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Home Improvement & Repairs Lisa & Jerry Potkay, Oak Ridge Bathroom Remodeling | Additions | Decks

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STAGELIGHTS THEATER COMPANY It’s time for Summer Camp! Come join us for our dynamic summer season of drama for kids! Ages: rising 1st-rising 8th graders. Weekly camps/mini camps throughout the summer. Oz, Charlotte’s Web, Broadway, Adventures in Neverland! Be creative with us at Ridgewood Swim and Tennis club! Swimming time and grill lunches extra. Check us out at www.stagelightstheater. com/call (443) 553-3412. Register today!

HUGE YARD SALE, Friday & Sat., May 22 and 23, 7am, Oak Level Church Rd., Stokesdale. Lots of baby items, furniture, household items.

DRYER VENT CLEANING, 15% discount for new customers, member of the BBB, fully insured. (336) 643-4593.

grading / Hauling PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.

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lawn carE / landScaping HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE. “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609. 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. 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. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820. BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. Annual service agreements. Buzz, 509-6464. 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.

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

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

BEK Paint Co.

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

(336) 931-0600

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

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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. D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101. MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154. 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.

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GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill,

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

Outdoor living spaces and patios NEW LOCATION: 8605 Triad Dr, Colfax marshallstone.com | (336) 996-4918

BUNCE BUILDINGS – Putting Customers First. Memorial Day Hero’s discount. Thank you for your service. Let us honor you! Rent to own. 90 days same as cash. 2370 Highway 220 in Stokesdale. Call Kenny (336) 441-5388. Visit buncebuildings.com.

WILHELM POOL SERVICE Full service & supply since 1988. Pool start-ups, liner replacements, salt systems, 24/7 service. (336) 687-1977. LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800. GUTTER CLEANING, aluminum and copper seamless gutters, replacement windows. Call Gary the Gutter Guy, (336) 345-6518.

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.

PLUMBING BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924. JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce 656-0019, cell 382-6905.

MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com. SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. Spring is the perfect time for a new patio! We can help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways, sidewalks, patios. Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

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

www.sharkyspoolservices.com (336 ) 207.9793 Your business should be here!

Let us introduce you to our readers – all 25,000 of them! Call Laura, (336) 644-7035 for more info.

PAINTING & DRYWALL STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

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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.

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

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BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, custom decks, garages, siding, windows, rooﬁng specials. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. ”Completely satisﬁed every time” – Joe in Summerﬁeld. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911.

$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.

Services TM Construction , INC

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Outdoor living | Fire pits | Roof replacements

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CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. Roof Replacements / Repairs Siding & Windows Custom Decks / Porches General Home Repairs Remodeling / Painting

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

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Keeping you connected for 18 years Want to reach our readers? Call 644-7035 for advertising info. 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, tripp@trippsmithconstruction.com. RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

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ROOFING RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of roofing. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call 662-7980, or visit redrhinoroofing.com. 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.

 MISC. SERVICES MUSIC LESSONS IN STOKESDALE. Visit www.oaklevelmusic.com for more info. PIANO LESSONS, all ages and levels, Summerﬁeld area. Patti, (336) 298-4181. COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.

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

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CASH for riding & push mowers needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pickup of grills, tillers, etc. (336) 689-4167.

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2 MICHELIN PILOT SPORT TIRES, 225/40 ZR18. Low miles, good tread. $75 for both. (336) 263-8298. Full-leather ETHAN ALLEN SOFA, brown, 84” long, $800. Call 298-7727. PATIO SET, 6-pc. Martha Stewart wicker with cushions & pillows. Lightly used. Model# JDC-1465, oatmeal. $350/obo. (336) 263-8298. Samsung french door REFRIGERATOR, model# RF26XAEBP. Black. $550/obo. (336) 263-8298. Something to sell? Classifieds are $4/line per issue. Place your classified ad online at www.nwobserver.com. 2006 Fleetwood Wilderness Advantage 5TH WHEEL CAMPER, $15,995. Bunkhouse, sleeps 10, 1 slide, many upgrades. For additional details, call (336) 451-1414. 2002 Coleman Utah POP-UP CAMPER, great condition, clean, two king beds, indoor and outdoor stoves, front storage pod, fridge, heat and a/c, slide-out dining area. $4,200. Text or call (336) 601-9171 for info and photos. 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. KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Flowers, vegetable plants, hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfield. 708-0485.

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KOJI is an energetic two-year, two-monthold male Labrador Retriever mix who would be ideal for an active adopter who will take him out for walks or jogs often. Koji is neutered and ready to go home today. For more information on Koji, or to learn about other animals at the Guilford County Animal Shelter, visit adoptshelterpets.org, or call (336) 297-5020.

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dREAMCATCHER STABLES of oAk RidgE, LLC. Boarding | Training Lessons 336.688.4718

www.dreamcatcherstable.biz HORSE BOARDING, Green Acres Horse Farm, Stokesdale area. Full board & pasture board, riding trails, lots of green pastures. (336) 707-7118.

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 REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR RENT OAK RIDGE, 2BR, 2BA duplex, $700/mo. Call (336) 706-1887.

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3291 Minglewood Trail Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, this custom home has 4 BR/3.1 BA with main-level master, open floor plan and basement with game room. Huge, fenced back yard and tranquil swimming pool. A must-see in Summerfield. Check out the virtual tour at www.tourfactory.com/1350314. $579,900

7521 Henson Forest Drive, Summerfield Expect to be wowed! Extraordinary former parade home in Henson Forest close to clubhouse and pool. Unbelievable detail! Privacy abounds! $549,900

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CAROLINA MARINA, ‘96 Dutchman, EC, sleeps 8, huge double deck, lake view, $65,000 negotiable. (336) 209-6326.

CAROLINA MARINA, 214 Pelican Drive. Jet ski lift, boat slip, 40’ covered deck, park model, water front. $95,000. Ken, (336) 337-9268.

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.

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SUMMERFIELD, 3.23 acres w/1,425-sq.-ft. house built in 1984 on Deboe Road in Summerﬁeld. $225,000. (336) 643-6735.

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3287 Minglewood Trail Located in quiet Summerfield neighborhood of Water’s Edge on the perfect wooded lot. This custom home is perfect for a busy family. Open kitchen, family room, theater room, bonus room and beautiful in-ground pool perfect for entertaining. Check out the virtual tour at www.tourfactory.com/1351725. $597,000

160 Widows Walk Court Dreamed of living at the lake? Custom-built Italian villa on beautiful point lot on Belews Lake. 4 BR/4.1 BA, theater room and full basement. Check out the virtual tour at www.tourfactory.com/1346264. $1,227,000

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Stokesdale Heating & Air.....................15

ACCOUNTING

Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC .............8

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ....................9

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First Baptist Church, Summerfield........23 Oak Ridge United Methodist Church .....3

MEDICAL Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge .............24 LeBauer Health Care ...........................23

PRESCHOOL

POSH Hair Studio................................21

Little Learners Schoolhouse.................21

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Windsor Homes ...................................10

KPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ....................21 Northwest Animal Hospital ..................21 Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital...............4 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........21 Westergaard Kennels...........................19

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES Marshall Stone, Inc. .............................20 New Garden Landscape & Nursery .....12 ProStone, Inc. .....................................18 Southern Comfort Consulting ................7

LEGAL SERVICES

Attorney Bill Barbour ...........................15

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REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty ............................21 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services ....25

Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams.....21, 30 Dede Cunningham, Allen Tate ............13 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ................30 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate .....................8

RESTAURANTS New York China Chinese Restaurant .....3

RETAIL BiRite Food Center ..............................14 Carpet Super Mart..........................16-17 David Cole Pottery...............................24 Gigi’s Flowers & More..........................21 Goodwill Industries ................................5 Midtown Furniture ...............................32

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Oak Ridge, NC Permit No. 22

PO Box 268, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 â&#x20AC;˘ (336) 644-7035

ECRWSS

SAY NO TO HIGH PRICES $

299 99 Twin $

Wallsaver Recliner

199

Full or Queen

Mattress Only

Compare At $499

Memory Foam Mattress Only

13 Colors Available

269

Also Available In Black

OR MORE

OFF All Mattress Sets

Power Lift Recliner

399

Compare At $899

499

Compare At $1499 Available In 10 Additional Colors For $699

Plus A FREE Mattress Protector With Any Mattress Purchase Over $799

Reclining Sofa OR Loveseat

599

Compare At $1699

Queen Bedroom Suit

Twin, Full OR Queen Bedroom Suit

1899

Compare At $4999

Also Available In

299

Sofa OR Loveseat

Compare At $599

Sofa OR Loveseat

Compare At $1099

Rocker Recliner

MORE THAN 30 STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM

HIGH PRIC ES

King

599

Compare At $2299

2099

Also Available In Cherry And White

Compare At $5599

12 MONTHS SAME AS CASH & FREE EXTENDED LAYAWAY AVAILABLE *See store for complete financing details. Bedroom includes dresser, mirror, complete bed and nightstand. Sale does not apply to previous purchases. All advertised prices are after all available discounts. We reserve the right to replace products advertised if they become unavailable.