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RidgeFest 2017 – same fun, new features The three-day festival will take place June 1- 3 at Oak Ridge Town Park by JOE GAMM

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OAK RIDGE – Once a small single-day country fair initiated by Merchants of Oak Ridge, RidgeFest has grown over the past 10 years into a must-attend three-day festival

RidgeFest 2017, co-sponsored by Merchants of Oak Ridge and the Town of Oak Ridge, will take place June 1-3 in Oak Ridge Town Park, 6231 Lisa Drive in Oak Ridge.

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Memorial Day Gov. Cooper ceremony planned at visits ORES Carolina Field of Honor About 1,500 people are expected to attend the ceremony at Triad Park by JOE GAMM COLFAX – A Memorial Day ceremony to honor those who have died while serving our country in the military will be held at Triad Park, which borders Colfax and Kernersville. The event, scheduled to begin 11 a.m., May 29 at Carolina Field of Honor, 9652 W Market St., will feature keynote speaker

Maj. Gen. Andrew W. O’Donnell Jr., a retired Marine. Performing on bagpipes, Jamestown Pipes and Drums will call the event to order, according to Gisela Hood, executive director of the War Memorial Foundation. “It’s very interesting to go out there and see all these veterans,” Hood said. The ceremony will feature a color guard, specially selected music, the laying of the wreath, Taps and other commemorative activities. The field was dedicated on

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A quick tour of the school, a Q&A session in the media center and two classroom visits ﬁlled the governor’s morning on May 19 by PATTI STOKES OAK RIDGE – Student Council officers gave Gov. Roy Cooper a warm “Oak Ridge colts” welcome upon his arrival at Oak Ridge Elementary School on May 19. After a quick tour, the governor was escorted to the media center, where he fielded a handful of student questions before visiting a first-grade and a fifth-grade classroom. The following are some of the questions students asked of the governor during his visit… “Is your job (as governor) what you expected?”

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IN THIS ISSUE News in Brief .............................. 3 Your Questions .......................... 4 Stokesdale Town Council ........ 6 Youth/School News ................ 10 Student Artist Gallery ............. 12 Student Profiles ....................... 14 High School Sports ................. 15 Bits & Pieces ............................ 18 Community Calendar ............ 20 Crime/Incident Report ........... 22 Grins & Gripes ......................... 23 Letters/Opinions ..................... 24 Facebook Comments ............ 24 Classifieds ............................... 27 Index of Advertisers ............... 31

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HB 637 signed into law NW GUILFORD – Legislation amending language in the state’s 2015-16 budget appropriations bill regarding a proposed regional water authority was signed into law by Gov. Roy Cooper on May 23. House Bill 637 revises language in Section 14.20A of HB 1030 allocating $14,548,981 for a proposed water authority involving Rockingham County, Guilford County and the municipalities of Oak Ridge, Stokesdale and Summerfield. The amended bill’s major provision allows the cost of a feasibility study to be covered under the appropriation. Other provisions in HB 637 include eliminating the requirement to establish a water and sewer authority, but leaving it as an option; allowing a single government unit in Guilford County to develop a water system if multiple bodies decide a regional system is not feasible; and permitting interconnections with wholesale water suppliers in counties other than Rockingham or Guilford. No more than 25 percent of the money allocated – about $3,637,245 –

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Oak Ridge Town Manaager Bruce Oakley, who is the primary contact between the four entities and the engineers, said there has been no discussion about how the money will be spent other than to pay for the feasibility study. The Timmons Group, which has an office in Greensboro, has been selected to conduct the study. Negotiations over the scope and terms are going well, Oakley said, and he expects to present an agreement to the four entities June 1. Oakley said the feasibility study will take at least six months. Stokesdale, the only incorporated municipality in northwest Guilford County operating its own water system, also is the only one that may hire an adviser/consultant, Oakley said. At its April 16 meeting, the Stokesdale Town Council voted to select McGill Associates of Hickory to represent the town’s interests and to ask McGill to submit a proposal for acceptance.

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Committee chairman resigns STOKESDALE – Robert Wurz, the chairman of the Stokesdale Ordinance Review Committee since June 2016, resigned from the position April 27. Wurz sent his resignation by email to Mayor Randy Braswell; Kim Hemric, town administrator/finance officer; Katy Gregg, the town attorney; and the town’s deputy clerk. In a four-sentence letter addressed to the Stokesdale Town Council, Wurz said his resignation as chairman and as a committee member was effective immediately. He did not explain his decision in the letter and later declined to discuss a reason for the resignation. He had previously been vice chairman of the Ordinance Review Commit-

tee, and had served several years on the Planning Board. Wurz was appointed in 2000 to the citizens’ committee that developed the Stokesdale Future Land Use Plan, which was adopted in 2001. He also was appointed to the Land Use Plan Review Committee in February 2007. A revision of the Future Land Use Plan was adopted about eight months later.

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Wurz said he is unsure about future service with the town. “I’m leaving the possibility open to get involved again sometime,” he said. Vice Chairman Jim Greene was unanimously voted chairman at the committee’s May 16 meeting and Eileen Thierry was voted secretary.

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At the last Summerfield Town Council meeting, a citizen who spoke during Public Comments accused the Town of not thoroughly checking out the Gordon Hardware building before purchasing it in 2014; she also said there might be underground storage tanks on the property, which would cost taxpayers a lot of money to remedy.

Did the Town really not do its due diligence before purchasing the Gordon property? Summerfield Town Manager Scott Whitaker assured us that several tests – including a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment and a structural assessment and testing for radon and lead paint – were done on the Gordon Hardware building before the Town purchased the 16.01- acre Gordon property in June 2014. “As part of those investigations, the town was asked about any knowledge of tanks. I reported then that an underground storage tank (UST) might (I was told) still be remaining from the former gas station that was on the intersection’s northeast corner (the Town Hall parking lot corner). I was told it was actually out under the pavement of Oak Ridge Road.”

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evidence of underground storage tanks (USTs) associated with the site. The report also confirmed the site was not identified on the Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST TRUST) list.

According to the report’s executive summary, however, there was no

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Summerﬁeld Town Manager Scott Whitaker said an environmental assessment, survey, asbestos and lead paint assessment, soil testing, radon testing, structural assessment and a title opinion were done on the Gordon property before the town purchased it in June 2014.

Whitaker noted there was one above-ground storage tank (AST) on the northern tract used by a house which was demolished. The executive summary confirmed that one residence

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on the northern portion of the site is heated with oil stored in an AST in the basement of the residence.

There have already been several rain and thunder storms this season which have resulted in trees and limbs falling into our roadways.

“One petroleum AST is located near the agricultural structure on the northern portion of the site,” a statement in the executive summary reads. “This AST appeared to be empty and there was no evidence of leakage from the AST. We did not observe evidence of underground storage tanks associated with the subject site.”

That leads to a question: whose responsibility is it to remove a tree from the road – and how about if it’s hanging over the road but not actually in the road?

“The only AST that remains is in the basement of the Gordon homeplace (the white house which remains on the larger of the two tracts which comprise the Gordon property) and it’s in use,” Whitaker said.

Bobby Norris, a district engineer with NCDOT’s Division 7 in Greensboro, confirmed that if a tree falls in the right of way, NCDOT will clear it out of the road, to the point where the right of way ends.

“We did our homework with the Gordon properties,” he confirmed. “In addition to the Phase 1 Environmental, we also did a survey, asbestos and lead paint assessment, soil testing, radon testing, structural assessment and a title opinion.”

As for trees that may be hanging over the road but haven’t yet fallen on the road, NCDOT will try to come out and take a look at the situation.

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NCDOT will clear trees that have fallen on state maintained roads or in the right of ways. As for tree limbs hanging over the road or right of ways but not on them, NCDOT will assess them if time allows.

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reported we will go out and look at it,” he said.

“We do try to be proactive as far as trees leaning, but we can’t get to every one of them. If there is one that is

Norris notes that in these cases, if they can’t reach the tree or limb without going off the right of way, they must get permission from the property owner

If you see a tree in the NCDOT right of way or a large tree limb hanging over a road or right of way, contact Antoine White in the county maintenance engineer’s office at (336) 668-2464.

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STOKESDALE town council

May 11 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by STEVE MANN

 Mayor Randy Braswell called the monthly council meeting to order at 7 p.m. Council members Tim Jones and Bill Jones were present, as were Town Administrator/Finance Officer Kim Hemric, Budget Officer Philip Pulliam, Deputy Clerk Diana Marcus, Town Attorney Katy Gregg and Oliver Bass of the Guilford County Planning Department. Council member Frank Bruno arrived 5 minutes late and council member Vicki WhiteLawrence was absent. Following an invocation given by Braswell, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Jason Williams, one of four Scouts from Troop 600 in Oak Ridge attending the meeting and working on a Communication merit badge. Adopt agenda/minutes. The council voted 3-0 to approve the meeting agenda, and

voted 2-1 – with Tim Jones voting nay – to approve minutes of the April 13 regular council meeting and the April 19 weekly Wednesday meeting.

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to approve Ted and Connie Lawson’s request to rezone about 16.59 acres at 7819 Athens Road from AG-SP (agriculture, special use permit) to RS-30 (residential single-family, minimum lot size 30,000 square feet). For details, see “16.59 acres on Athens Road rezoned” in our May 19-25 issue. Finance Report. Pulliam reported income in the general fund through April 30 totaled $179,993.81, which is about 45.7 percent of projected revenue for the current fiscal year ending June 30. Total

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expenses to date are $196,147.22, about 49.8 percent of projected expenses for the fiscal year. Income in the water enterprise budget for this fiscal year is $405,461.72, about 94.5 percent of projections; of this amount, $299,092.43 is from water sales. Expenses in the water enterprise budget are $321,255.71; of this, $177,207.89 was for purchasing water from Winston-Salem. FY2017-18 Budget Message. Stokesdale will continue its policy of not imposing a property tax, Hemric said. The proposed general fund budget for FY2017-18 is $384,409; the biggest source of revenue is utilities franchise tax distribution ($309,000), followed by the beer and wine excise tax ($26,000). The biggest expense is administration ($143,959), which includes $62,098 in salaries for town staff (other salaries are expensed out of the water enterprise account) and $7,588 for council stipends. The proposed water enterprise budget for next fiscal year is $480,400; water sales ($402,000) account for about 84 percent of projected revenue in this budget. Purchase of water from the City/County Utilities Commission in Winston-Salem ($215,000) makes up about 45 percent of the expenditures. Salaries related to the water enterprise budget are $81,734, which includes $17,680 for a part-time water technician position. The council failed to budget money to hire an engineering firm to represent Stokesdale during a feasibility study regarding a proposed regional water authority, so Braswell suggested converting the line item of $37,627 for depreciation to engineering consultation under administrative expenditures. (Note: That change is reflected in the budget available for the public at Town Hall.) According to the budget message, volumetric charges for water from Winston-Salem will increase 4 percent. As a result, Hemric said, Stokesdale will increase the cost per 1,000 gallons of water by 25 cents, an average of $1.25 per month for residential customers. The

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increase will take effect in November. Council members urged citizens to contact the Guilford County Board of Commissioners about reversing the decision to withhold sales and use tax distributions from Stokesdale. Braswell said the town has been relying mostly on interest from CDs and the utilities franchise tax distribution for revenue since the policy change in 2004.

 4  0 to hold a public hearing on the budgets at the June 8 regular council meeting.  Copies of the proposed budgets are available at Stokesdale Town Hall, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Direct budget comments to Hemric at Stokesdale@Stokesdsale.org. Braswell said at the May 3 weekly council meeting he expects a tiered rate structure based on meter size to be ready later in the year; that could lead to an increase in availability fees. Audit Proposals. Five firms submitted proposals to perform the annual audits for the general and water enterprise accounts, Hemric said, including the one currently handling the task, Cannon & Company LLP of Winston-Salem. The proposals range from $11,500 to $20,000. Tim Jones said the council owes it to the citizens to get a fresh set of eyes on the town’s financial picture. Discussion was continued to May 17 to give council members a chance to look at the firms’ presentations. UPDATE: During the subsequent May 17 weekly meeting, the council voted 3-1 – with Tim Jones voting nay and WhiteLawrence absent – to hire Rouse, Rouse, Penn and Rouse LLP of Eden to conduct the audits of the town’s general and water enterprise accounts. The firm’s bid of $12,500 was third-lowest of the five received. Tim Jones’ opposed vote was related to the disclosure that Pulliam used to work for the firm. “We need to do what we can to avoid even the appearance of a sort of conflict

of interest,” he said. Hemric said Pulliam hasn’t worked for the firm in more than 12 years and was a bookkeeper/accountant when he did. Facility Rental Fees. The council considered a citizen’s request for consistent pricing for groups renting Town Hall facilities. Bill Jones suggested developing a policy that would define differences among groups, such as “community,” “nonprofit” or “dues-collecting.” Bruno said the term “nonprofit,” for example, is too broad and each request should be individually considered. The discussion included a review of Stokesdale Community Choir’s request to use the community room at no charge starting in the fall. Gregg, who has previously advised against waiving fees, said the council should develop a policy explaining to the public the situations under which fees are waived or discounted. She suggested the staff research other towns’ policies.

 4  0 to continue the discussion and review of the choir’s request to May 17. UPDATE: During the May 17 weekly meeting, the council voted 4-0 to postpone a review of the choir’s request until the council develops a policy on waiving and discounting facility rental fees. To help develop the policy, the council will research the policies of Summerfield, Oak Ridge, Walkertown and Pleasant Garden.

Engineering Firm Rates. At its April 16 meeting, the council voted to select McGill Associates of Hickory to represent the town’s interests regarding a proposed regional water authority and to ask McGill to submit a proposal for acceptance. The other finalist was Green Engineering of Wilson. Braswell said since the town is exempt from the qualifications-based selection process, it should have also asked Green for a proposal, which would allow the council to negotiate with both firms at the same time.

 4  0 to request proposals from both firms that include their fee schedules.

UPDATE: By the May 17 weekly meeting, the council had received the hourly rate schedule from Green Engineering but not from McGill.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS Water System, Comments. Mary Maness of Tree Court wondered if individuals can still hook up to the town’s water system, or only developers. Braswell said individuals could have a waterline extended to a residence if they pay for it. The Town built the water system in one phase, he explained. Since then, developers have paid for the infrastructure to extend the waterlines. Running waterlines is expensive, he said, and the council must look at return on investment. “If we waste money running water-

lines all over the place and it doesn’t bring a good return, we’re in trouble,” he said. Emergency Access Policy. Braswell said Deputy Clerk Alisa Houk is researching policies to provide other towns with emergency access to water.

COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS Projects. Bruno said two local chapters of Woodmen of the World will donate a total of $500 for a need at the park, such as benches. The donation originally was to have been used May 6 for a project for Make-A-Difference Day, but none was settled on. Administrative Report. Hemric said the option to pay water bills by credit card via www.govtportal.com is being used by about 10 to 15 percent of the Town’s water system customers; as of June, customers can also pay planning and zoning fees online. Information on www.govtportal.com is on the back of the water bill and the town’s website. A citizens’ academy is tentatively scheduled for August, Hemric said.

WATER SYSTEM COMMENTS Regional Water Authority. Braswell said negotiations are underway with the Timmons Group on the scope and cost of a water feasibility study and a proposed regional water authority.

ANNOUNCEMENTS  The Planning Board will meet Thursday, June 1, at 7 p.m., if there are cases to be heard.  Applications for the Planning Board and town committees are available in the Town Hall lobby and on the town’s website.  Town Hall will be closed Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day.

COUNCIL COMMENTS  Tim Jones thanked the Boy Scouts for attending the meeting and Bill Jones for his efforts to persuade the county commissioners to reverse their decision on how sales and use taxes are distributed to municipalities. Jones also said he favors small government and no property taxes.  Bruno reminded citizens that volunteers are needed to serve on committees, thanked the council for its work on the budget and noted the company he works for – Woodmen of the World – has a program to help finance Eagle Scout projects.  Bill Jones thanked the staff for its work, and then told the Scouts his father died when he was 13 and he credited the Boy Scout program with helping him get through that time. The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m.

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...continued from p. 1 Memorial Day three years ago and features more than 3,000 paving stones and plaques honoring all veterans from across the country, said Bill Knight, the foundation’s secretary. A flag walk area with 12 historic flags welcomes visitors to the main plaza at the field. The plaza is reached by a Remembrance Walkway, made of engraved pavers and markers. It passes between two 10-feet-tall obelisks and past a 3,500-pound section of steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center’s South Tower. Photo by Joe Gamm/NWO

A 3,500-pound section of steel from the World Trade Center’s South Tower stands at one entrance to Carolina Field of Honor.

A two-level fountain stands in the center of the plaza. The 70-foot obelisk at its center represents a ray of sunlight reaching up to the heavens. The four cascading water elements represent harmony with nature, tranquility, eternity and peace. More than 150,000 veterans live in the Piedmont Triad, which has one of the densest populations of veterans in the country, Knight said. The wreathlaying ceremony will draw about 1,500 to the park. Many will see the pavers and plaques

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“Anybody who served our country at any time can be honored there,” Knight said. “It’s not just for war veterans. We think it’s the largest veterans’ memorial outside Washington, D.C.” The bricks are available in several sizes, with prices ranging from $200 to $2,000. They can be ordered at www. ncwmf.org/Donate.aspx.

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remembered, _______ Day is the day set aside to thank and honor all who served – in wartime or peacetime – and whether they died or survived.

The first state to officially recognize what was then Decoration Day was ____ ______ in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states. The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on separate days until after World War I (when the holiday changed from honoring Americans who died fighting in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war).

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PTA ofﬁcers and staff at Northern Guilford Middle School display awards from the Guilford County Council of PTAs awards celebration. (From left) Principal Ashley Triplett, Administrator of the Year for middle and high school principals; Stacey Cunningham, Outstanding Educator of the Year for middle and high schools; Debbie Sivret, PTA president; Carmen Piersall, PTA treasurer; physical education teacher Amanda Browning, Healthy Lifestyles award; Rhenda Davis, PTA vice president; physical education teacher Russ McHenry, Healthy Lifestyles award; and assistant band director Brandon Smith, Outstanding Instructional Assistant for middle and high schools. Britt Molitoris (not pictured) received the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year award for high school and middle school volunteers.

NORTHERN GUILFORD – The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) at Northern Guilford Middle School received more awards than any other school in Guilford County at the Guilford County Council of PTAs awards event held at Weaver Academy on May 11. The NGMS PTA received the Single Project Award for their new Food Assistance at Northern (FAN) program which established partnerships with Out of The Garden Project, BackPack Beginnings and A Simple Gesture. The PTA’s involvement allowed these groups to raise food donations for local food pantries with about 20 percent of the school community’s volunteers assisting with dona-

tions monthly. The focus on food assistance led NGMS to create an onsite food pantry at the school to assist local families facing food insecurity. “We work very closely with our school counselor in this program,” PTA President Debbie Sivret said. The PTA also received the Service To Student award, the highest award presented to a middle or high school PTA from the Council of PTAs, in recognition of the PTA’s accomplishments at NGMS. “I am very proud of our staff, administration and PTA,” Sivret stated. “This is a big tribute to the work our principal, staff and volunteers do all year long at NGMS.”

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GCS and NWHS recognized in state scholastic competition NORTHWEST – Guilford County Schools earned top honors in this year’s North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities’ (NCASA) competition. NCASA, a non-profit school association, hosts scholastic competitions such as Art Showcase, Quiz Bowl, The Quill, Twelve, Show Choir, Middle School Forensics, A Cappella and Dance Ensemble as part of the Scholastic Cup and districts receive points for perfor-

mance in each competition.

Guilford County Schools earned the most points of any district in the state this year, winning the Large School District Cup. Northwest High received additional honors – the school placed fifth in the NCASA Scholastic Cup’s 2A category. NWHS curriculum facilitator Susan Orr was elected to the board of directors.

Currie named Goodnight Scholar SUMMERFIELD – Summerfield resident Amanda Currie was selected as one of 10 scholars to participate in the Goodnight Scholars Program at NC State University. On Jan. 18, NC State announced the Goodnight Scholars Program would extend to high-achieving students with financial need who were attending North Carolina community colleges. The program’s founders, Ann and Jim Goodnight, requested the extension so the program would have “a profound impact on the lives of transfer students for whom a bachelor’s degree may be out of reach.” The Goodnight Scholars Program targets North Carolina residents from low- and middle-income families who plan to study in a science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or STEM education discipline at NC State.

Amanda Currie received associate degrees from RCC and will continue her education as a Goodnight Scholar at NC State University. Photo courtesy of Rockingham Community College

The scholarship is valued at $19,500 and is renewable for up to four years for first-year students and two years for transfer students. Currie is a May 2017 graduate of Rockingham Community College, where she earned her associate degrees in arts and in science and received numerous academic awards. Currie plans to major in chemical engineering.

Student, service dog visit Oak Ridge Elementary Maggie Moore and her service dog, Sugar, visited students at Oak Ridge Elementary School on May 11.

trained to alert Maggie, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a toddler, if Maggie’s blood sugar fluctuates.

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The school’s Student Council worked all year to raise money to help pay for a

new service dog for Maggie’s guidance counsellor, who also has Type 1 diabetes, according to Amanda Washam, who teaches about 200 academically gifted math students at Oak Ridge Elementary. “We did bake sales throughout the year,” Washam said. “Anytime we could raise money, we did a bake sale.” The student council gave Maggie a check for a little more than $600 to go toward purchasing the service dog. Service dogs can cost up to $25,000. “It’s just a small step,” Washam said.

“Maggie received her dog through a scholarship.” Sugar came from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, a nonprofit organization in central Virginia, which trains dogs to alert for diabetes, autism, post-traumatic stress or seizures. A diabetic dog can detect high or low blood sugar, retrieve a third party, retrieve food or medication or dial 911 on special devices, according to the organization’s website.

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 This imaginary bird was created by ﬁfth-grade student Kaitlin Bowie. For this project, students studied paper folding and learned about tetrahedrons.  A self-portrait by ﬁfth-grade student Lillie Moon.

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Six NGHS students soar at SkillsUSA contest NORTHERN – Thousands of students, teachers and industry members attended the annual SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference in Greensboro April 26-28, where over 2,600 North Carolina high school and postsecondary students competed in 110 hands-on trade, technical and leadership contests.

Six students at Northern High School received placement recognition in a variety of categories.

Ethan Strubringer placed first in Related Technical Math and will compete at the National SkillsUSA Conference in Louisville, Kentucky in June. Other winners were David Genwright and Grayson Ducker, second place, Scientific Visualization; Brooke Wyrick, third place, Technical Drafting; Katy Price, fourth place, Drafting I; and Ben Madden, fifth place, Prepared Speech.

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

NORTHERN GUILFORD Will Sizemore, band by JONATHAN WILLIAMS Pablo Picasso once said that our goals can only be achieved through a plan. This plan must be fervently believed and vigorously acted upon if we intend to see the fruits of our labor. Northern junior Will Sizemore is one example of this theory in practice. As a French horn player in the Northern High band, Sizemore has made it his mission to carefully select his goals, then passionately pursue them to their ends to extend the boundaries of his musical capabilities. “Will is an exceptional French horn player and musician,” band director Michael Courey said. “Not only has he

led his section in our high school’s top ensemble and is the president of Northern Guilford High School’s Tri-M Music Honor Society, he also carries many other musical accolades outside of the classroom.” Besides his experience in Northern’s concert band and marching band, Sizemore has been involved in All County, District and State ensembles, the Carolina Band Festival and the Greensboro Youth Symphony Orchestra. Among his more recent accolades is being selected to attend a United States band seminar in Indianapolis in March, which was attended by high school musicians from across the nation. Despite his achievements, Sizemore admitted that for a while he did not think he was very good at playing the French horn. “I was able to get where I am today through pushing myself to see just how good I can get,” Sizemore said. “I really had to work at it. And now that I am among a conglomeration of passionate musicians, we all push each other as

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NORTHWEST GUILFORD Max Norman, track and field by MARC PRUITT Track and field wasn’t even on Max Norman’s radar during his first two years of high school. Attending the U.S. Military Academy at West Point wasn’t either – until the summer of 2016. An unfortunate knee injury while playing football led Norman to track and field, where he threw the shot put and the discus during his junior and senior years. And West Point became his desired landing spot after flirting with the Air Force Academy and Naval Academy, among other schools. “I hadn’t given much thought to where I wanted to attend college before last summer, so my dad and I visited Naval Academy in Annapolis and visited

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a lot of colleges up and down the East Coast,” Norman said. “Once I started applying to places, I was surprised that I was accepted into a lot of them. I applied to West Point, and that process took the longest. My dad was in the Army, but he was the one who actually suggested I look at Navy and Air Force. But once we visited West Point last January, that helped sell me.” Norman was nominated by Rep. Mark Walker and Sen. Richard Burr. He found out he was accepted at West Point and the Air Force Academy, which is in Colorado. “I decided to go with my gut. I was on spring break in the Dominican Republic with my best friend, Jordan Lane (a senior at Northern Guilford), who is also going to West Point to play football. I let Air Force know I wasn’t coming and let West Point know that I was.” Norman plans to walk on to the track team at West Point in hopes of continuing his development as a discus and shot put thrower. “I didn’t want to play football anymore after tearing the ACL, MCL and meniscus in my left knee,” Norman said. “I saw someone throwing the shot put and discus on TV and thought it looked like fun, so I went out for indoor track to do the shot put. I ended up enjoying it so much, I did track last spring and also picked up the discus, which came more naturally to me. On my first throw in a meet last year, I came within 10 feet of qualifying for the regional.” Norman finished second in the Piedmont-Triad 4-A Conference meet in the discus this season and third in the shot put. Norman is also in Leadership, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and National Honor Society.

Alyson Davis of Northern finished third in the 100 and fourth in the 200.

The Northern Guilford boys baseball team (27-3) has an eight-game winning streak as it heads into the NCHSAA 3-A baseball playoffs. The Nighthawks began the best-of-three East Regional championship series by hosting Topsail (Hampstead, North Carolina) on May 24 at 6 p.m. Game 2 of the series is scheduled to be played at Topsail on May 25, with Game 3 (if necessary) scheduled for Saturday, May 27. The winning team in the series earns a spot in the 3-A state championship series next week

NCHSAA track and field championships Northern Guilford’s David Melville won the 3200-meter run and the Northern Guilford 4x200 relay team of Meagan Wilkins, Miracle Scott, Timia Bryant and Alyson Davis captured state championships at the NCHSAA 3-A state meet last Saturday at N.C. A&T University’s Belk Track. Melville has won the last two 3-A state cross country championships and

D’Andre Hayes of Northwest Guilford finished third in the 110-hurdles in the NCHSAA 4-A state meet last Friday in 14.93 seconds.

East-West all-star rosters announced Rosters for the annual East-West AllStar games in boys and girls basketball, football, and boys and girls soccer were announced this week and both Northwest Guilford and Northern Guilford were well represented. The games will be held July 17-19 in Greensboro as part of the annual North Carolina Coaches Association Coaching Clinics. Basketball games will be played Monday, July 17, at the Greensboro Coliseum. The girls game will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the boys game at 8:30 p.m. Northern Guilford’s head varsity girls basketball coach Kim Furlough will coach the West girls team. Furlough led the Nighthawks to the NCHSAA 3-A state championship this season and finished with a 31-1 record.

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SUMMERFIELD – The Summerfield Founders’ Day Parade judges would like to recognize the following for their floats in this year’s parade: “Best Overall” float award went to Reynolds Orthodontics. “Most Creative” float, first place went to Dove Medical Supply; second place to Wonderland Studios; and third place to Operation Christmas Child. “Most Patriotic” float, first place went to Import Specialty; second place to Cub Scouts Pack 103; and third place to Shriner’s Oasis.

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Cadets sign off and head out into the world OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge Military Academy graduated 15 cadets on May 20. In his commencement address, Salutatorian Eric Shtern advised his classmates, “If you want something, whenever anyone tells you how difficult it is going to be to obtain it, how impossible your goals are – don’t listen.” He also told them, “While we must work for what we want, we also must ask for it – ask and you shall receive … and make good use of your time.” Valedictorian and Battallion Commander Ryan Boyette, who will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy next fall, encouraged his classmates to thank those who had helped them get to this point. Reflecting on his time at ORMA, he referenced the “not-so-fun” training cadets undergo, midnight wakeups and living away from home and in a dormitory, and then thanked the academy’s commanding officers for “physically and

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aesthetic growth.” Raines plans to continue refining her art at the Savannah College of Art and Design next fall. She will also continue her other passion as an athlete on the SCAD women’s soccer team.

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...continued from p. 1 “Yes, it is what I expected … and I’m honored to be the representative as governor,” Cooper responded. “What encouraged you to head into a political position?” “My mother and father,” Cooper said. “My mom and dad never ran for a public office, but they always thought it was important to participate in public service. So they would get involved in the elections for people who ran for town council, county commissioner, and sometimes people who ran for governor. They thought it was important.” Cooper told the students that he was a 28-year-old lawyer when he had a conversation with his father about who ought to run against the incumbent in the legislature.

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Gov. Roy Cooper reads “Hop on Pop” to ﬁrst-graders during a visit to Oak Ridge Elementary School on May 19.

When asked what he was doing for schools, Cooper responded, “I propose a budget that will provide teacher pay raises, to get us to No. 1 in the Southeast in three years and to the national average in five years. I’ve also proposed a budget to provide more teacher assistants, and to help pre-K students.” “What is your favorite part of your job?” “This!” Cooper responded promptly. “Coming into schools, talking to teachers and parents – and you – to find out what is working and what is not – and to thank the teachers for the good work they do.” Before ending the Q&A session with

students, the governor told them he has a wonderful wife and three grown daughters – and lots of pets. The next stop on the governor’s tour was to a first-grade classroom, where students enjoyed listening to him read a Dr. Seuss book, “Hop on Pop.”

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Who will be the voice for this child? Over 250 children in Guilford County will go to court alone. Learn how to be an advocate for an abused or neglected child by becoming a Guardian Ad Litem.

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

The District 1 office, one of three district offices in Guilford County, encompasses Oak Ridge, Summerfield, Stokesdale, Colfax and northwest and northern Greensboro. ASSAULT

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May 21 | A resident of Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale was struck in the face by a known suspect and dragged across the floor around 11:30 a.m. The victim refused medical treatment and was advised of her option to pursue a warrant.

BURGLARY May 18 | One or more unknown suspects entered the rear door of a residence on Haw River Road in Oak Ridge between 7:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; a safe, guns and jewelry valued at $3,600 were stolen along with personal documents, including a Social Security card and birth certificate. May 18 | A resident of Bridgehead Road in Kernersville reported that unknown suspects entered an unlocked back door between 11:40 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. and stole a TV, costume jewelry, nail polish, a checkbook and laundry hamper estimated at $410.

THEFT May 15 | A Greensboro resident’s 2015 Honda Pilot was taken without permission by a known suspect on Beeson Road in Oak Ridge around 9:30 a.m. The vehicle was valued at $20,000 and contained $1,200 in cash. 2424 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge • oakridgeumc.org

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May 15 | A known suspect stole candy and snacks valued at $20 from Dollar General on U.S. 220 in Summerfield around 6:25 p.m. May 15 | A resident of Beeson Road in Oak Ridge reported that one or more

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unknown suspects stole a 1998 Ford Mustang valued at $4,000 from his carport sometime between 3:30 and 6 p.m. May 16 | One or more unknown suspects stole a John Deere disk plow valued at $5,000 from Tetra Tech Construction on U.S. 220 in Summerfield around 6 a.m. May 19 | A resident of Peeples Road in Oak Ridge reported that one or more unknown suspects stole cash, prescription medication and prescription glasses valued at $360 from his unlocked vehicle between 10 p.m. May 18 and 7:17 a.m. May 19. May 20 | A known suspect stole a metal wire rack valued at $25 from the loading dock of Dollar General on U.S. 220 in Summerfield around 1 p.m. The offender was cited for misdemeanor larceny at her residence, and the rack was returned to the store. May 20 | Lowes Foods on Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge reported that after a known suspect loaded a grocery cart with $89.55 worth of groceries between 4 and 4:30 p.m., she put them into a vehicle without paying and drove away.

District 1 Sheriff’s Office 7506 Summerfield Road Main number: (336) 641-2300 Report non-emergency crime-related incidents by calling: (336) 373-2222 • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F www.guilfordcountysheriff.com

GRINS and GRIPES Delighted or dismayed by something in your community? Share your thoughts in words or less

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GRINS to...  Oak Level Baptist Academy’s varsity baseball team for another NCCSA State 1A championship. Great job, players and coaches!  The Viking Voices on their absolute stellar spring performance. Wow, such talent! NWHS is lucky to have Mr. Ward, who so expertly leads, fosters and brings out the talent. Well done to all!  Todd Angel at The Summit Church. He really is an angel for being so sweet with the active 3-year-olds every Sunday and he loves each one of them for who they are!  Anna Smith and her drama department at Northern High School for an amazing performance of Beauty and the Beast. I’m already looking forward to next year’s musical. Bravo!  The four young men from NWHS’s leadership class who planned and executed a top-notch fundraiser for HorsePOWER. Your diligence and flexibility proved true leadership and a great evening was had!  April Duggins and staff at Crossroads Pharmacy in Oak Ridge/Stokesdale. They are so pleasant and easy to deal with, and each time I go in they address me by my name and ask how I am doing.  Danny Oliver, a terrific contractor, who did a great job putting a roof over our back porch.  The road construction crew that has completed the Freeway Drive project in Reidsville. Great job! Perhaps TetraTech could use some lessons from them on how to complete a project.  Summerfield Farms for donating the venue at the last minute for a HorsePOWER fundraiser. Your willingness to not only donate the venue but to also match some of the money raised demonstrated that you are an excellent community member!

 Duke Energy employees for working in the rain Sunday, May 21, to get our power back on in Oak Ridge and Stokesdale. We take power for granted until we don’t have it, then we complain. Thanks for your hard work!  TORCH – The Community Helpers of Oak Ridge – a new community outreach group, for providing the delicious lunch to the staff of Oak Hill Elementary for Teacher Appreciation Day. We appreciate your generosity and kindness!

GRIPES to...  Whoever thought Oak Ridge needed a Bojangles’. Now there’s Bojangles’ litter all over town.  Parents who sit at the bar at Rody’s and Luigis with their kids – the bar should be for adults.  Wendy’s in Oak Ridge for flying a tattered American flag even after it was brought to their attention. Fly it properly or don’t fly it at all! Always important, but especially with Memorial Day coming up. Make it right.  NCDOT for allowing the entrances and exits to Summerfield United Methodist Church and CVS at N.C. 150 to be so steep. Every time a car pulls in or out, the front end hits the pavement. A little more asphalt, please!  Educators who always talk about money, never education.  People who park in the fire lane at Summerfield Elementary to pick up your children. If a fire were to occur and your car wouldn’t start, oh what a mess our children would be in. Park in the lot!  Those responsible for the entire theatre department being omitted from Northern High School’s yearbook. Really? Those kids work hard to entertain the community with their talent all year. Wonder what would have happened if they left out the football team?

Let’s celebrate historic Oak Ridge! Join us to dedicate a marker commemorating the

Benbow/Stafford Farm Historically open land that now serves as Oak Ridge Town Park

Thursday, June 1 | 6 pm Oak Ridge Town Park (directly across from Town Hall) For more info, contact Oak Ridge Town Hall (336) 644 - 7009 • ssmith@oakridgenc.com

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Preserving a Dream Twenty years ago, after searching throughout Guilford County for a wooded country setting to build our home, we chose Summerfield. Since it had been incorporated to keep it from becoming an extension of Greensboro with its strip malls, dense housing and congestion, we knew we would be safe from that kind of encroachment. A year later someone wanted to buy part of our property to build their home, but they wanted to cut all the trees down to create a horse pasture. We chose not to sell to them because we didn’t want to give up our dream of living in a wooded paradise in the country so they could realize their dream of open pasture. There are many other areas where they could realize their dream without destroying ours. We and our neighbors then wrote up covenants to preserve the beautiful setting we enjoy, no matter who should buy our properties in the future. The same thing can be said for the town of Summerfield. Years ago its residents chose to keep the area as rural and natural as possible, so they incorporated the town and established ordinances regulating development in

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order to preserve what made it special – including access to plentiful good water. That is the dream of the people of Summerfield and we don’t feel it is our obligation to give it up so those who want dense housing and more retail can have theirs. Our dream is worth keeping and those who want something different can find many other areas to create theirs. Who on the Summerfield Town Council is eager to have a shopping center, condos, apartments or “planned development” built adjacent to their home and destroy their dream of an uncluttered, rural way of life with good water supply? Our hearts ache for those who have had their peaceful neighborhoods compromised by the unavoidable new highway construction. We should not inflict further injury and permanent damage on any other neighborhoods by forcing retail and high density housing on them. Let’s keep the Summerfield dream intact. Compromise is not progress. It is just giving up. Glenn Ogden SUMMERFIELD

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Where neighbors connect

Our Facebook posts about a segment of Interstate 73 opening (finally) got several responses. A post on May 12 reached more than 10,000 community members and an update on May 17 reached more than 17,000 people. Here’s a glimpse of the discussion that took place…

I-73 OPENING… (Posted on Friday, May 12): After almost three years, a segment of I- 73, intended to ease congestion moving into and out of Greensboro, is expected to open sometime next week. The connector should ease congestion at the southern end of Oak Ridge. It is expected to open sometime next week. Crews were putting finishing touches on the N.C. 68 and Peeples Road intersection early this morning. The last segments of guardrail along the west side of N.C. 68 are in place. “Faster for me to Summerfield for sure but it won’t be as lovely a drive!” “Goes right through the end of my parents’ neighborhood…hate that I won’t be able to hear the crickets chirp at night anymore when I visit.” “Thanks, NWO, for the update!”

“I wish I could see a map of it! I need a new route from 68 to New Garden. Lost that wonderful cut through by the airport and Old Oak Ridge Road.” “I will believe this when I see it. It’s already a month overdue.” “Glad to see this.”

UPDATE TO I-73… (Posted on Wednesday, May 17): A new stretch of Interstate 73 is scheduled to open at noon Friday. The segment from N.C. 68 to U.S. 220 should ease congestion at the southern end of Oak Ridge. “Is there a map that can be posted of I-73?” We responded: “There are several maps on the NCDOT website - does this help? www.ncdot.gov/projects/futureI73” “Woohoo! I’m really hoping this cuts down my commute time!” “Looking forward to skipping 68 during my morning commute now.” “Looking forward to less traffic and less trucks on 68!”

“I can’t wait!!!” “Is the entrance ramp for this new section of 73 close to Edgefield Road/ Pleasant Ridge Road? Can I take this to the Guilford College exit off 73? My commute may have gotten easier too. Thanks!” We responded: “Unfortunately, the section that links the Pleasant Ridge Road area to parts south has not been completed. That will likely open in July, we’re told.” “I’m gonna call it my beach bypass. Bad accident on 68 last time I was coming home.”

The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996 We followed with an update in the middle of the

following week.

And shortly after noon on Friday, May 19, we asked whether any-

one had been on the new interstate yet. In that post we also reminded drivers to be aware of wildlife on the roadway, telling them that safety officials warn there are typically several animal-related accidents on new highways right after they open. “Was just on it! Very smooth transition from 68 to 73 and to 150.” “What do people expect when we have taken their (the animals’) homes?” “I am so happy it has finally opened and looking forward to the next section opening. So nice to have easy interstate access and get the tractor trailer trucks and other non-local vehicles off of 68!” “Can’t wait to get off at 5.” “That was a blessing! I can get from Summerfield to 68 @ 4 lane in

less than 5 minutes and can avoid the Oak Ridge traffic … I drove it twice just out of curiosity.” “As I sit on my back porch in Stokesdale I can hear the engines bearing down for tractor-trailer trucks. I sure do hope N.C. DOT has some flashing signs at 220 and 68 to tell them to take the bypass.” “Yes, I took it at 11:30 this morning ... I went from 68 to 150 in 5 minutes.” “Just took it. I work at the airport. When the whole thing is complete, I’m looking at a 12-minute commute. Awesome.”

ACCIDENT ON N.C. 68… (Posted on Monday, May 22, in response to a number of questions about a traffic accident Sunday night on N.C. 68): The Stokesdale Fire Department responded at 4:47 p.m. to a singlecar accident in the 7700 block of the highway. The driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a utility pole, breaking it off at the base. Power lines fell across N.C. 68. Both lanes were closed for several hours while Duke Energy replaced the pole. The driver of the vehicle was transported to the hospital, and did not appear to have life-threatening injuries. Two other people were evaluated at the scene of the accident. “Our power was out for about 10 1/2 hours!” “Yep. 4:47-4:48 is when the power blinked out, back in and back out for good until about 3:17 am. Must’ve been a doozie. Glad there were no fatalities.” “It’s hard to believe repair time. Power out 10 hours 45 minutes!!! Crazy. Glad everyone ok at least.”

“I sure wish those truckers would take a different route! And not Ellisboro Road either to 68 … is there a petition we can stop this trucker issue?!?” “Truckers have the right to the road before any other cars. You precious money huggers need to realize that everything you have bought, came in on one of those trucks. How about you appreciate the highways for what they were intended for, and move out of their way?”

We went back a couple of weeks to two of our posts that touched nerves – good and bad – with readers.

PROGRAM CUTS AT NWHS… On Wednesday, May 10, the Northwest Observer asked for reactions to the news that Northwest High School would not be able to offer its We the People program for the 2017-18 school year. The post reached more than 10,000 readers and we received numerous responses – the following are just a few: “Horrible news. We the People was by far one of my most enjoyable high school experiences. I guess constitutional law isn’t really necessary these days.”

People has helped shape the way I view patient care. Yes, a constitutional debate class is foundational to the way I will one day treat patients.”

“We The People was the most formative class of my entire High School career.”

“We the People helps future medical providers, like myself, think critically about how to best take care of those we serve – especially when that care is highly nuanced, and requires a balancing of patient comfort with outcome. Mr. Parrish taught us to understand “dichotomy dilemmas” which equipped us to venture into and engage with a world that is filled with grey areas and unknowns.

“I was part of the Northwest WTP team 15 years ago. The program (fueled by Mr. Parrish’s guidance and hard work) was the most useful and powerful class I took in high school. The subject matter I learned as part of WTP influenced my under- and post-graduate focus areas and the skills I acquired have contributed to my career. Just this week, I was reflecting on how I continue to apply the representational techniques I first learned in WTP to my work. Cutting this program would be a tremendous loss to current and future students.” “I am halfway through the didactic portion of my Physician Assistant education and am acutely aware of how We the

If We the People is defunded, the ramifications will reach much farther than constitutional law.” “All of these comments should be emailed to Pat Tillman, District 3’s school board member. His email address is tillmap@gcsnc.com. The 2017-2018 GCS budget was voted on and approved 5/9 with a 5-4 vote. Mr. Tillman voted in favor of the budget.”

JEWELL HAMMOCK… Our post on Wednesday, May 10, included

a video featuring Jewell Hammock, the “jewel of Summerfield Elementary School” for 28 years, and an announcement she had been selected as grand marshal of the upcoming Summerfield Founders’ Day parade. “Wow that’s awesome!” “Love this girl and miss her. Great choice!!!” “A true Summerfield treasure!!!”

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“I always loved seeing her smiling face in the office!! Well deserved!!” “Perfect choice. Classy lady!! Love you, Jewell!”

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that attracts thousands of locals and visitors alike to Oak Ridge Town Park. “It’s about food. It’s about music. It’s about rides. It’s about games,” said Randy Floss, who chairs MOR’s RidgeFest Committee and puts countless hours into organizing the event. “There’s lots of free stuff for kids to do.” The extravaganza, co-sponsored by MOR and the Town of Oak Ridge, kicks off Thursday, June 1, at 6 p.m. with carnival rides, games and food trucks. All-night passes to ride the carnival rides June 1 and 2 are $25. Activities move into full gear Friday evening, when the carnival rides and games are complemented by a classic car cruise-in, live music, cornhole tournament, 1.5-mile run/walk through the park and a teen zone. Depending on weather, 75 to 125 classic vehicles will be showcased at the cruise-in, classic car enthusiast Mike

Stone, who organizes the event, said. “Most of the guys and gals who bring their classic cars are people who have really nice hardware,” Stone said. “You don’t see them trailering their stuff. They are there to cruise.” Some who live far away make arrangements with others to drive together, he said. “That’s like riding in a big parade,” he said. “We’re just there for fellowship and to have a good time.” Performing live music throughout the evening on Friday will be The Privette Project, which has performed at Bistro 150, and Carolina 5, a group of men who perform contemporary, Christian, beach, country, and rock and roll hits. “The music is a big draw,” Floss said. “We try to freshen it up so the music is not the same as the last year.” But that’s not all.

New to this year’s lineup on Friday evening are the Summit Teen Zone and Run the Ridge GLOW.

at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, coinciding with the beginning of the evening’s full lineup of activities.

The Teen Zone, put on by Summit Church in Oak Ridge, will provide entertainment for youths from sixth to 12th grades.

Thirty merchants will have tents set up and there will also be sites for nonprofit organizations. Any nonprofit who wishes to participate should contact Floss at rfloss@aol.com.

The GLOW, an untimed 1.5-mile walk/run, is scheduled to begin around 8:30 p.m. A face painter will be on hand to apply neon paint to participants, who will be encouraged to wear headlights and “glow” apparel and carry glow sticks, according to MOR member Andy Michels, who serves as race coordinator. The GLOW run will also feature a three-legged race. “Run the Ridge GLOW is a new concept,” Michels said. “This year we decided to do something different. It’ll be fun and family-oriented. “GLOW is not an acronym,” he added. “It’s just something to make sure people know it’s at night.” The GLOW run will replace the 1-mile walk/run and 5K run that has traditionally been held on Saturday morning, the last day of RidgeFest, noted MOR President Phillip Hanks. On Saturday, June 3, there will be more carnival rides, games, food, a climbing wall, face painting, a dunk tank and the KidSummit, also sponsored by Summit Church in Oak Ridge; the popular KidSummit offers inflatables, a photo booth and numerous other kid-friendly activities. New this year will be an inflatable obstacle course. Something new for Saturday will be a craft fair set up near the pond inside the park, where about 70 crafters will showcase their talents from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hay rides through the park begin

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As the evening progresses, watch the sky for vintage military planes. For the second consecutive year, Bandit Flight Team will fly in formation about 7:15 p.m., do a pass and return for another formation before heading back to Raleigh. Bands performing throughout Saturday evening will include The Privette Project, the Northwest High School Jazz Band, Fred Reyes and Kris Ferris, a Greensboro singer/songwriter. The evening will be capped off by a spectacular fireworks show which will begin around 8:45 p.m., just as dark sets in. After the fireworks, music and rides will continue until about 10:30 p.m. “This is about bringing people together,” Floss said. “This is about community.” See ad on p. 9 for a schedule of RidgeFest events.

Register in advance for the cornhole tournament on Friday evening by emailing jplooneys@bellsouth.net; in-person registration is also available prior to the tournament, which begins around 6 p.m. on June 2. Pre-register for the GLOW run at www.merchantsofoakridge.com by May 25 to be guaranteed a T-shirt. Day-of-event registration will also be offered, beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday – race begins at about 8:30 p.m.

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TOWN OF OAK RIDGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Oak Ridge Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the fiscal year 2017-18 budget ordinance on June 1, at 7pm, at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. Copies of the budget are available at Town Hall and on the Town website at www.oakridgenc.com (under the Town Council tab, select Financial Reports, then scroll to the bottom of the page). Spencer Sullivan, Mayor

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

STONE MASON WANTED Marshall Stone Inc. is seeking a qualified stone mason and equipment operator. Previous experience with forklift and loader required. Call (336) 996-4918, or stop by 8605 Triad Drive, Colfax, to apply. NW Rockingham County church seeks an EXPERIENCED PIANIST for Sunday morning worship. Job description found at kallamgrovechurch.org/music-ministry. Please send resume to 1390 Gold Hill Road, Madison, NC 27025, or send email to personnel@Kallamgrovechurch.org.

Hiring? Tell our 26,000+ readers about your opportunities! To place your ad, visit www.nwobserver.com. DRIVERS – CDL-A. Local, regional. Parttime. Teams. Home weekly. Sign-on bonus! Great benefits. 5 years OTR exp. required. (855) 617-7014. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Applicant must be able to perform a variety of general office duties to including, but not limited to, answer telephones, record and distribute messages, take payments, as well as file and maintain customer records, and operate a personal computer for the purpose of data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, email and internet. Applicant must possess strong people skills and be able to work with the public in a professional manner. Part-time, 16 hours/week. Employer will perform credit check and aptitude test and is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please email aaron.speight@ncfbins.com.

SAVE THE DATE The Town of Oak Ridge Historic Preservation Commission will hold a HISTORIC MARKER DEDICATION at the Oak Ridge Town Park, across from town hall on Linville Road, on Thursday, June 1, at 6pm, immediately before the Town Council meeting. This marker will celebrate the historically open farmland that is now the park. For more info, see display ad on page 3. LADIES NIGHT OUT, Thursday, June 1, 6pm-9pm, Golden Antiques & Treasures, 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale. Food, jewelry, vintage, art, skin care, raffles, handbags, and much more! THE ORIGINAL HANDMADE FESTIVAL, Sat., June 3, 10am-8pm, Oak Ridge Town Park, 6231 Lisa Drive, Oak Ridge. Come find us at RidgeFest! 90 local craft vendors featuring jewelry, glass art, baked goods, reclaimed wood items, soaps and much more! You can also enjoy rides, face painting, food trucks, kids’ activities and more, and then stay for the fireworks! RIDGEFEST 2017, brought to you by the Town of Oak Ridge and the Merchants of Oak Ridge, Thursday through Saturday, June 1-3. Carnival rides, live music, games, food trucks, classic car cruise-in, corn hole tourney, crafts, fireworks and more!! See display ad with all the details on page 9 of this week’s issue.

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NWHS Baseball Boosters SKILLS CAMP, July 10-13, 8:30am-12:30pm. Rising 3rd9th graders. For more information, please visit www.diamondnwvikings.com.

YARD SALES MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 26, 27 and 28, 7amuntil each day, 7104 US Hwy. 158, Stokesdale. Clothes, shoes, toys, golf clubs, tools and lots more! ESTATE SALE for Dr. Joe Robinson (deceased), Friday & Saturday, May 26 & 27, 9am-4pm, and Sunday, May 28, 12n-4pm, 5221 Williard Rd., Oak Ridge. Many antique furniture items, Lenox china, etc. Check out full listing on EstateSale.Net. John Pait, Liquidators & Appraisers. GARAGE SALE, Sat., May 27, 7-10am, Huntcliff subdivision, 8209 Chestershire Road, Oak Ridge. YARD & TAG SALE, Saturday, May 27, 8am-1pm, 3144 Pleasant Ridge Rd., Summerfield. Kitchen items, furniture, misc. household items, outdoor tools & equip. All must go! TAG SALE, Saturday, May 27, 8am-12n, 2811 Norwell Court, Oak Ridge. Furniture only. Oriental coffee table, 3 desks, wooden screen, office chair, two Pier 1 wicker chairs, 29-gallon fish tank, radial-arm saw. MOVING SALE, Friday & Sat., June 2 & 3, 8am-2pm, 4845 Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale. Farm equipment, tools, antiques, lots of household items and more. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., June 3, 7am-until, 2133 Beeson Rd., Oak Ridge. Furniture, tools, glass, crafts, books, office, seasonal & more! Rain date June 10.

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COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Saturday, June 10, 7am, Golden Antiques & Treasures. Vendor space available for $10; bring your own table. Register by Friday, June 9, by stopping by the store, 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale, or call (336) 949-4958.

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.

It’s YARD SALE season! To place your Yard Sale ad, visit www.nwobserver.com and click on Place a Classified. The deadline is Monday!

HOME SERVICES CLEANING HOME CLEANING. Afford. rates, ref. avail., 10 years exp. Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592. WINDOW GENIE WINDOW CLEANING 3M Window Film – save on your energy bills and enjoy the view. Fully ins., free est. Greensboro.windowgenie.com, (336) 268-8586.

CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873. MAID-2-SHINE. Excellent service, 15 years exp. Free estimates., excellent references. (336) 338-0223.

DECORATING ELEGANT TRANSFORMATIONS by Marcie, LLC. Certified Interior Decorator. Transforming spaces into elegant places. www.eleganttransformationsbymarcie. com, (336) 904-8711.

MAID 2 GLIMMER. Amazon approved. (336) 441-8388 or visit Maid2Glimmer.com.

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.

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

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THE CLEANING TECHNICIAN INC. Schedule your detailed cleaning now! Licensed & insured. Call for your free quote! Lisa, (336) 207-0770. CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will fit to your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, (336) 231-1838. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. (336) 309-0747. MAIDS OF HONOR, INC. $25 off! Triad’s oldest! 40 years in service. Bonded staff. English speaking. (336) 708-2407. CARPET CLEANING. We clean the dirt out of your carpet, not the money out of your pockets! Member BBB. Call David, The Cleaning Solutions, (336) 989-4318, or visit thecleaningsolutions.org.

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

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

HOME SERVICES

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JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. (336) 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. GARY’S HANDYMAN HOME SERVICES “Providing value for the home-ownership experience.” Gary Gellert, serving NC’s Piedmont Triad area. Garygellert@gmail.com, (336) 423-8223. L & T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE LLP “We get you mowing!” Free pickup and delivery. 2103 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. (336) 298-4314.

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MOWER REPAIR. Any type mower, weld and repair mower decks. Free pickup and delivery. Call or text Morris, (336) 880-7498.

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

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

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

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

BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways, concrete work. (336) 362-3647.

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HOME SERVICES ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875. COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Spring fertilizing, mowing, trimming, pine needles. Res./comm., HOA & annual agreements. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 28 years. (336) 362-5860. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic./Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck/chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. (336) 643-1119. CUTTING EDGE LAWNCARE. Affordable. Dependable. Mowing, aeration, leaf removal and more! Please call anytime for free estimate, (336) 706-0103.

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FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Spring lawn care & general yard clean up. Pine needles and mulch. Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 464-5215. SEYMOUR LAWNCARE. Serving NW Guilford and Madison. Simon, (336) 314-1068. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820. 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 (336) 643-9157. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulch, landscaping, pine needles and straw. (336) 362-3647.

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CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 6439332, carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.

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

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. (336) 362-6343.

TRACTOR FOR HIRE – Bush hogging, grading, brush/tree removal. (336) 207-6632.

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TLC LAWNCARE. Mowing, fertilization, weed control. Providing quality, affordable lawn service for 7+ years. (336) 681-0097.

at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and

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

concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336)

PLANT PRO DESIGN & LANDSCAPE Planting, mulching, pruning, stone, patios, fire pits. Free estimates. Visit us online at ncplantpro.com, (336) 298-3809.

landscape needs. MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

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8605 Triad Dr, Colfax (336) 996-4918 marshallstone.com

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490.

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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.

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

BEK Paint Co. Residential & Commercial David & Judy Long, owners

AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free estimates. (336) 644-1174.

STOKESDALE LAWN SERVICE. Reasonable rates, lawns cut, weed-eating. $45 minimum. (336) 338-5865.

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

GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.

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

ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981. PREMIER CONSTRUCTION. Providing all of your home maintenance needs, remodeling and new construction. (336) 430-9507. RENOVATION WORKS, INC. New construction, remodeling, additions, kitchen, bath and decks. We are a locally owned, full-service design and build company, A+ accredited with the BBB. Visit www.myrenovationworks.com or call (336) 427-7391 to start your next project. JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com.

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PRESSURE WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www. windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873. WINDOW GENIE PRESSURE WASHING Soft house washing. Window film, window cleaning, gutters. Fully ins., free est., Greensboro.windowgenie.com, (336) 268-8586. CUTTING EDGE PRESSURE WASHING Affordable. Dependable. Please call anytime for free estimate, (336) 706-0103.

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ROOFING A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, (336) 621-6962. PREMIER ROOFING CONSTRUCTION Insurance specialist, free inspections, res/ comm., BBB A rating. (336) 430-9507.

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RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of roofing. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call (336) 9446118, or visit redrhinoroofing.com.

BASS FISHING BOAT, 19.5’, 150 Mercury

PET SITTING / BOARDING

23+ ACRES, STONEVILLE, NC, Grogan

CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call (336) 643-8191 or (336) 580-3245.

MISC. SERVICES TV MOUNTING – STARTING AT $5 The Triad’s #1 TV mounting service. Call TVmtn.com today, (336) 638-1934. Align! VIRTUAL BOOKKEEPING www.alignVB.com.

outboard motor, w/ trailer. Asking $3,000. (336) 427-3487. MOBILITY SCOOTER Travel Pro Go Go ES, 4 wheels, excellent condition, hardly used. $450. (336) 707-1484. FRESH PRODUCE, FLOWERS, vegetable plants & hanging baskets. Knight’s Produce, 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfield. (336) 708-0485.

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COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068.

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ERIE INSURANCE – IN KERNERSVILLE Long Insurance Services, (336) 992-5664.

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

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CERTIFIED TUTOR – Retired teacher with 32 years experience. Grades K-5. (336) 339-8991.

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Road, within minutes of Lowes and Walmart. Up-and-coming growing area, hunting stand, feeders, well, pond, stream running along property, large 30x50’ storage building. Hunting retreat with A/C, mini kitchen, sleeping area, open fields, wooded areas, last perked in 2014.

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Cash or pre-qualified buyers only. $199K. Call (561) 704-6179.

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Oceanfront, only $500. Call for details (336)

SUMMERFIELD, large older home, 2BR, 1BA down; in-law suite up with 3BR, 1BA. $950/mo., $550 dep. (336) 996-4649 or (336) 688-1773. STOKESDALE, 1BR, 1BA, good for single person. $600/mo. (336) 383-7732.

June, July & August. All are Sunday-Friday. 549-1198 or (336) 643-7442.

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SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470.

TROMBONE LESSONS, 11 yrs. exp. AllDistrict, All-County. Middle/High students. Ryan, (336) 676-2542.

KPS – KELLY’S PET SERVICES Professional in-home pet sitting. Bonded & insured. Member Pet Sitters International. Pet sitting while you are away, daily walks or runs, play, pet taxi, and more! KPS gives a portion of profits to animal charities. Call, email, or Facebook message for a free consultation: (336) 706-6706, kpsforyourpets@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/kpspets, or kpspets on Instagram.

OAK RIDGE HORSE PROPERTY for rent. closets, wash pit, round pen, two pastures, $425/mo. (336) 339-8263.

BELEWS LAKE VILLA – loft, large deck, electric lift, W/D, includes furniture. $149,000 - Lot 115. Call (336) 899-6556. SUMMERFIELD – affordable and recentlyremodeled house for sale in Summerfield. Ranch style with 3+ acres. Open house will be held on Sat., June 3, and Sun., June 4, 2-4pm, 7666 Deboe Road. BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY HOME on 10 acres in growing community of Stokesdale. 4BR, 3BA, fantastic view from sun room, newly remodeled kitchen. Truly a dreamcome-true home. (336) 389-7938. Selling or renting? We can help you reach all of northwest Guilford County! Call (336) 644-7035, ext. 10, for info.

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LAND FOR SALE ONE-ACRE LOT, adjacent to 9935 E. Hwy. 65, Rockingham County. Ready to build, sur surveyed w/ site plan. $24,900. (336) 643-6078.

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Ramilya Siegel CRS, GRI, SRES, Chairman’s Circle Award ( 336 ) 215.9856

10.64 acres in Northern school district. 4,000+ sq. ft. equestrian estate in tip-top condition! Amazing 5-stall barn, pastures, coops, fencing and in-ground pool. Gated entrance via circular drive. Classic and comfortable home. 4-car garage. Outdoor entertaining area with fireplace and oversized deck. Offered at $787,500.

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Cone Health MedCenter ....................10 LeBauer Healthcare ...........................19 Novant – Northwest Family Medicine .14

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Mitchell, Bartlett & Bell Orthodontics ..12 Reynolds Orthodontics .........................7

Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ..................21

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BEK Paint Company ............................29 Carpets By Direct ................................13 Carpet Super Mart .........................16-17 Concrete Repair Solutions ..................15 Haley Hahn Home Solutions ..............28 House of Stars ....................................20 Marshall Stone ...................................29 New Garden Landscaping & Nursery .18 Old School Home Repair ....................28 ProStone................................................4 Stokesdale Storage .............................30

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PET SERVICES & PRODUCTS Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ................20 Northwest Animal Hospital .................15 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........20 Westergaard Kennels ..........................18

REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty ............................30 KERBAPPEALS – Gail Kerber .............30 Jake Letterman, BHHS Yost & Little ...31 Nancy Hess, BHHS Yost & Little .........31 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ..................31

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