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The Bandit Flight Team, a group of highly-trained, experienced pilots who combine their love of flying with an appreciation for vintage military aircraft, will fly over Oak Ridge Town Park on Saturday evening, June 4, during RidgeFest. The Bandits are based in Raleigh and fly their aircraft to preserve the military Warbird heritage and as an opportunity to salute our returning war veterans. The group performs at various events throughout the state, including all the N.C. State football games and NASCAR events at The Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Who will be our next president? And how do you feel about your party’s candidate? UNITED STATES/NW GUILFORD – So far, the 2016 presidential election season has been not unlike a wild – and to some, frightening – roller coaster ride. What started out as a group of 17 Republican candidates has been whittled down to one, with only Donald Trump left standing. While it looks like Hillary Clinton will win the Democratic party’s nomination, Bernie Sanders refuses to give up. Over the last several months presidential candidate debates have been aired on live television, with snippets of them being replayed countless times, there has been (or at least it seems to some of us) an ever greater-than-usual amount of namecalling, mud-slinging and finger pointing on both sides, and groups of disgruntled voters have taken to the streets in protest. Many voters we have talked with are less than thrilled with who they believe their party’s candidate will be on the

Nov. 8 ballot. On the local front, we wanted to know what our readers in northwest Guilford County think about the presidential candidates and the race so far. The following are some of the responses we’ve received, with more to come in future issues … ••••• “I will be voting for Donald Trump, although it will be with a bit of a sour taste in my mouth. “Trump is not as ‘tainted’ as the other options, and I believe Hillary Clinton is the epitome of what has gone wrong with our political system. With all that she has done surreptitiously in her many years through ‘gaming’ the system, to think that the American public would be so blind as to consider her as a possible candidate is unbelievable. “As intimated earlier, I am not crazy about my choices. However, I believe that it is time for us to get a political outsider into the White House. As you can obviously tell, I believe it is time for a total overhaul of the

political system and the obvious corruption that is pervasive within it. “(In this election, I’m most disturbed about) the lack of a solid honest candidate from either side.” Gil Vaughan Summerfield

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“I’m a Hoosier (from Indiana), a Republican state for the most part. We swung the other way with Barack Obama (no comment). I’ve always voted straight ticket unless there was a Demy with a strong presence and pushed all my right buttons. (Sorry, Mom)! “Never before have I found myself and our Great Country knee deep in God-awful quagmire with our choices. To put it bluntly – and sorry for the inference in my rhetorical question – ‘Do we hang ourselves or shoot ourselves?’ (Their platform, not my beliefs). “My first thought early on, when I watched in horror as our choices dwin-

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Proposed budget, settlement offer on June 3 meeting agenda OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge Town Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday, June 3, at 7 p.m. at Oak Ridge Town Hall on Linville Road. Meeting agenda items included further review and discussion of proposed text amendments to the Town’s development ordinance; a public hearing for the proposed FY 2016-2017 budget; and a civil penalty settlement offer by CMT Commons/CrossFit Oak Ridge. Following the public hearing for the proposed $1.25 million budget, the council hopes to approve the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1; if approved as presented, the Town will keep its property tax rate at 8.63 cents per $100 property valuation and add $258,637 to its reserves next year. Visit www.oakridgenc. com for a copy of the proposed budget.

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The Town recently received a letter from CMT Commons’ co-owner Chad Gimbert, with a request to be included on the council meeting agenda. “In the interest of enabling CMT Commons and the Town of Oak Ridge to move forward, CMT Commons offers the Town of Oak Ridge $2,975 – 10 percent of the total combined fines currently assessed – in exchange for final settle of this dispute,” the letter stated. “Our offer equals the amount that the Town might expect to receive if successful in their case and acceptance of our offer will avoid a costly, public and unnecessary continuation of this dispute. CMT commons admits no guilt or wrongdoing by making this offer of settlement.”

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Meet our providers: Tamieka M.L. Howell, MD and Leighanne R. McGill, PA-C Novant Health Ironwood Family Medicine Novant Health is committed to providing exceptional medical care to the northwest area. Last year, the organization added another new facility, Ironwood Family Medicine, which is conveniently located at 6316 Old Oak Ridge Road near the Cardinal community. More importantly, Novant brought in two new medical professionals – Tamieka M.L. Howell, MD, and Leighanne R. McGill, PA-C – both dedicated to providing highly-skilled, compassionate care to their patients. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Howell received her undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson and her medical degree from the New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. While doing her medical residency at Cone Health in Greensboro, Howell fell in love with the area and decided this is where she’d set up practice and raise a family. Recognizing that healthcare is best approached as a team effort, Howell likes to work together with her patients to formulate a plan for their health. “We need to figure out what will work best for where they are in life,” she says. That philosophy works well in family medicine. “I chose this specialty because I like the idea of caring for the entire person and families across generations,” she says. “I like helping my patients feel better when they’re sick, but I like even more looking for ways to help families work together to become healthier.” A self-proclaimed “people person,” Howell enjoys being able to get to know her patients and build long-lasting relationships. “It just helps me be able to provide better care,” she says. Because she loves what she does,

Howell spends a lot of time focused on her work and her patients. She serves as vice-president of the executive board of the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians and will become president in 2018. Howell not only works hard, but she plays hard. To de-stress, she trains for and competes in triathlons. Presently, she’s training for a halfIronman triathlon, which is a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1mile run. While she was doing her residency, Howell became involved with the triathlon world through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training. That was over a decade ago and she’s still going strong. An adventurer at heart, she was once an amateur boxer and got her private pilot’s license while working part-time at a flight school during her years of medical school. Residents of Greensboro, Howell and her husband, Dwayne, have three children, Chrisette, 6, Myles, 4, and Corinne, 2. She’s already passed on her love of triathlons to her oldest daughter, who’s done a couple of events herself – one on a bike with training wheels. Leighanne R. McGill, PA-C, is the newest member of the Ironwood team. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, McGill came to North Carolina to attend college at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned a degree in psychology and minored in history and chemistry. Although she knew she wanted to go into the medical field, she wasn’t quite sure of her specific focus. As a sophomore she volunteered in the

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Tamieka M.L. Howell, MD (left) and Leighanne R. McGill, PA-C (right) hospital, where she got a close-up look at physician’s assistants and how they interconnect with the medical team. “I liked the team-based model of medical care,” she says. “I felt it would be a good fit for me.” In order to qualify for the next step in her education, McGill had to log in a minimum of 1,000 hours of hands-on patient experience. After graduating from UNC, she returned to her hometown and worked as a medical assistant for a dermatologist. Once she’d met that requirement, McGill returned to North Carolina and obtained her master physician assistant practice degree, graduating with Pi Alpha honors at Campbell University in Buies Creek. She brought her skills to Ironwood in February. Like Howell, McGill believes health-

care needs to be a cooperative effort between the patient and provider, but especially when a chronic condition or other concern arises. “I love the management of chronic diseases in adults,” she says. “I also love dermatologic cases. In both of these, it’s important I get to know my patients and their concerns. We both benefit if we develop an ongoing relationship.” When she’s not working, McGill is busy making wedding plans. She and her fiancé, Drew Jacobs, are planning an April 2017 wedding and she’s eagerly looking forward to that event. In their free time, the couple enjoys cooking healthy meals, trying new types of cheese and taking walks in downtown Greensboro where they live. McGill is also a fan of Pure Barre, a combination of ballet, Pilates and aerobics, and gets in a session whenever she can.

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Regarding the memorial site on N.C. 150 where Col. Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee’s 14-year-old bugler, James Gillies, was killed in 1781 during the American Revolutionary War, why is there no roadside historic marker? Summerfield Historical Committee Chairperson Linda Southard says that at its last two meetings, the committee worked on refining

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And so, growing up, we learned the value of stashing away anything that might be turned into something useful. It made sense to retrieve every paper bag, cardboard box, catalog or periodical. Outdoor toilets carried a cache of the latter – for leisure reading and more obvious usage. Thinner paper sacks from the dime store made wonderful hair curlers for us girls. We fought over, and hid them from each other. As the curl papers became limp, we cut more. Because I was reckless at school with 10-cent packs of notebook paper, Mama ironed large grocery bags flat for me, her budding artist (great for my crayon creations!). Yes, I’m a hopeless “sentimental” saver – retaining still all the yellowed love letters that my husband (then boyfriend) wrote me during our courtship. Countless airmail ones made their way across the Atlantic when he was on an 18-month tour of duty in Germany. A 10-cent (plus 2 cents tax) bottle of cheap dime store perfume rests among other sacred memorabilia. It was his first “lovesick teenager” gift to me… As admitted packrats, our family’s snapshots and their duplicates would

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When Charlie and I started nose work training, I had no idea I would become so obsessed with this canine sport.

No one was more surprised than me when Charlie, a friend and I found ourselves headed to Greenville, South Carolina, a couple of months ago in search of what has become, for Team Charlie, the elusive Nose Work 1 (NW1) title.

As a newbie, I was amazed to hear how classmates would travel from North Carolina to other states such as Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania and even Colorado to participate in trials, workshops and camps to improve their dogs’ skills. I determined early on that I was never going to get that caught up in this venture. Charlie and I would take local classes and if there were any local trials

For those who don’t know anything about nose work, it’s a relatively simple sport. Dogs search for a specific odor – birch, anise and clove – and find its hidden source within certain time constraints. It’s up to the owner to identify when the dog has found the source.

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In trials, searches become increasingly more challenging as competitors advance from finding a single hide in NW1 to moving up to Nose Work 3, where they have to find anywhere from zero to five hides without knowing how many hides have been placed.

The Greenville trial was our fourth attempt for the NW1 title. During the first trial, we had failed because of an “accident” on Charlie’s part.

To accomplish this, owners must be completely trusting and recognize changes in behavior when their canine companions have located the odor. Not only is it a lot of fun and mental stimulation for the dogs, it strengthens the bond between dogs and their humans.

The two failed local trials that followed were completely a handler issue (in other words, I take responsibility for them). In both cases, we had passed three elements with flying colors. With only the container element left, nerves got the best of me. I called “Alert!”

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Maybe some of his confidence did rub off on me. We titled in both containers and interiors that day and came home with not one, but two ribbons. Plus, I think I might have conquered my fear of containers.

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While I’ve become focused on doing well and “winning” a ribbon, Charlie carries none of this baggage. He doesn’t care about ribbons (after all, if he got one he’d just chew it up), how quickly he can find the hide or how good he looks doing it.

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However, I was finally able to redeem myself a couple of weekends ago in a trial that was held at Camp Carefree in Stokesdale, where we were able to participate in two element trials; one of those was containers – my nemesis.

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Determined to come home with the ribbon on this fourth attempt, we headed south. This not only involved a four-hour car ride, but an overnight stay in a hotel. Knowing Charlie’s destructive nature, I was a bit apprehensive about the hotel part. Fortunately, he did great.

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or carted home for the next year. Yes, much of that “trivia” ended up in boxes or bags in my possession. After retirement, how joyful to open an upper window and toss, with relish, these now useless acquisitions, neatly assembled for garbage pickup! As for the old adage, “What’s trash to one is treasure to another,” a perfect example of that is my sister, Ethel (God rest her soul), who for decades saved, in a small bottle, her gallstones. I believe they shall always remain in her family. A friend kept her deceased husband’s kidney stones; after she reluctantly offered his false teeth to a dental office for recycling, she tearfully discovered ‘twas too great a sacrifice and they returned home with her. Some of us are “smart” savers, only keeping what is genuinely useful, while many of us are “heart” savers who cling to objects that bring sweet memories and comfort. A baby food jar labeled “South Dakota Air,” sent to me in the ‘80’s by a vacationing sibling has long adorned my kitchen windowsill. I suppose that categorizes me as a “silly” saver. Oh well….

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Stokesdale Elementary students read an average of 743 minutes per student in April; the school was recognized as being one of four GCS Reads 20 Schools of the Month.

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That mindset doesn’t stop when kids leave school each day. Students are reading at least 20 minutes extra per night and often much more. As media specialist Mary Ellen Fairchild says, “The only way to get better at reading is to practice reading.” Students are also challenged through the Accelerated Reader program, in which students read

books and are quizzed on what they read to earn points and prizes. Stokesdale Elementary students read an average of 743 minutes per student in April, well beyond the expectation of 400 minutes on average per month. The school was named one of four GCS Reads 20 Schools of the Month, representing the Western Region.

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Other winning schools are: • Brown Summit Middle, in the Northern Region, with 780 minutes per student; • Kiser Middle, in the Central Region,

with 417 minutes per student; and • The Middle College at N.C. A&T, in the Southeastern Region, with 494 minutes per student.

“Where the Sidewalk Ends … Begins” by L.A. LOGAN Northern Guilford High School dance students showcased their talents at the “Where the Sidewalk Ends … Begins” performance on May 26 in front of a packed auditorium. Each class section has a range of grade and experience levels, said dance teacher Kerrie-Jean King. Students wishing to advance to the Honors III and IV classes must audition. “Students in the dance program explore dance from a broad perspective, learning more than just technique,” said King. “They are engaged in learning about their body as their instrument and how to care for it, dance history, improvisation, how to view, talk and write about dance, and how to choreograph. We focus on dance as an expressive art form.” Since King came to Northern in 2009, the dance program has grown from two to five classes, and now has Photo by L.A. Logan/NWO

Northern Guilford High School dance students Tratalia Reliford (left) and Ellie Burkitt (right) perform in “Where the Sidewalk Ends … Begins” on May 26.

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“All of the dances were unique and had different meanings, so I loved trying to figure each dance out,” said sophomore dancer Erin Baer. “I loved watching the senior dance because it got pretty emotional. It made me realize how much I’ll miss those dancers next year, because everybody in the dance program is able to form a bond. All of them are amazing dancers – especially Matt McGarry.” McGarry, a Northern varsity football standout, said he had a different reason for joining the cast. “I performed to improve my movement capacity for football,” he said. “It was tough … but I hung in there and had fun.”

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 Northern Gui lford Middle Scho ol eighth-graders in Anna Rumsey’s class created abst ract paintings using an image ch osen from a mag azine. The students “broke apar t” their chosen im age into simpler shapes found with in it, and then us ed those shapes to reconstruct th e image into an ab stract piece.

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Performed by Northern Guilford High School theatre students, directed by Anna Smith By all counts Northern Guilford High School’s production of “Seussical the Musical,” performed on May 19, 20 and 21 under the direction of theatre teacher Anna Smith, was a huge success. “This was not only my first musical at Northern, but the first musical I have ever directed,” said Smith. “What a wild ride it has been, and I am beyond thrilled with the outcome! I am so proud of the passion and dedication of my entire cast and crew. We all worked so incredibly hard to make this a performance that you wouldn’t forget and I think we succeeded. Special shout-out to all the behind-the-scenes people who made this possible. This show would not have been nearly as successful without our sponsors and parent volunteers. I have been so blessed to have such an incredible support team behind me!”

“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” characters “the Grinch” (Jamie St. John) and “Mr. Mayor” (Reed Ferguson) enjoy a few moments at the character luncheon before the afternoon performance of Seussical the Musical on May 21.

...more Youth News on p. 20 “Seussical” student actor/singers hosted a character luncheon on Saturday, May 21, where they dressed in costume and had their pictures taken with audience members before the afternoon performance.

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May 27 | A resident of Colgate Road in Stokesdale was found to be in possession of marijuana, Tramadol, Alprazolam, acetaminophen and Oxycodone Hydrochloride, as well as drug paraphernalia. The suspect was subsequently arrested for Possession of a Schedule II narcotic, Possession of a Schedule IV narcotic, and Resisting, Delaying or Obstructing an Officer, as well as multiple other charges. May 29 | At about 9:20 p.m., a High Point resident who is a known offender was stopped on Pleasant Ridge Road in Summerfield, where she was subsequently arrested for Driving While Impaired and transported to the county jail; she is scheduled to appear in court on June 30.

ASSAULT May 24 | A resident of Benbow-Merrill Road in Oak Ridge reported being struck

FRAUD May 26 | A resident of Benbow-Merrill Road in Oak Ridge reported that sometime between May 16 and May 18, an unknown person used her credit card and Social Security number to open a Verizon cell phone account; $79.50 was charged to the credit card.

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DID YOU KNOW? A recent survey revealed that one in five teens has received an unwanted online request to engage in sexual activities or provide sexual information. One in four teens has been exposed to online pornography. Two-thirds of North Carolina households have a computer and almost half of the homes in North Carolina have internet access.

Internet Crimes against Children, a division of the Guilford County Sheriff’s Department, was created to intervene and stop individuals who use the internet to entice a child to meet with them for sexual purposes; investigate and prosecute those who possess, create, or distribute child pornography; and educate the public about the dangers that exist for minors on the internet.

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GRINS to...  Jeff Chavis for paying for my entire group’s dinner at Salsaritas on New Garden Road. In addition, he gave me $20 to treat them all to ice cream. What a wonderful act of kindness!  Charles Murray, one of the most respected Conservatives in the USA, for his honest statement: “Donald Trump is unfit to be president in ways that apply to no other candidate of the two major political parties throughout American history.”  Ramilya Siegel, Realtor with Allen Tate Realtors, for hosting a very informative college planning workshop, “Get the Facts: Learn the Secrets to Lower Your Total Cost of College,” presented by Pat Fehlig, C.C.P.R.S.  Bicyclists who ride off road or on roads which provide safe areas to pass bicyclists ... just because.  Our Republican leadership for working to get our state on track and for working to keep us secure. Let’s vote to keep going in that direction!  Deputy Scott Casey for being a reliable and dependable asset to the town of Stokesdale. As a business owner, I have peace of mind knowing he is close by and cares enough to stop in periodically to check on us.  The person who built the white crosses on N.C. 68, one across from the Weatherstone development/Daltonshire Road, and one across from East Harrell Road. It reminds me that God is always with us no matter where we go.

 Jeff at Lowes Foods in Oak Ridge for the generous donation of cut watermelons for Oak Ridge Elementary’s kindergarten End-of-the-Year party. The melons were yummy and perfect for the hot day!  Glenn Chambers (last week’s editorial writer). As a mother and a boater, thank you for the reminder of how we must always think of safety first. My prayers are with you and your family.

GRIPES to...  The person griping about the non-legalization of marijuana and also using the word proactive in the same sentence. That’s funny.  Those who are overly critical of our great state. If you don’t like North Carolina, maybe you should move to another state.  Stokesdale Town Council for being inconsiderate to the business owners and citizens by not budgeting for the deputy position next fiscal year. Considering the business owners and citizens contribute to the budget, we should have the vote.  President Obama, who said he will try to rid the world of nuclear weapons, but gives Iran a nuclear missile.  The complacent greed of the Oak Ridge Town Council, whose tax revenues and bank balance increase every year, but who refuse to grant even one red cent of tax relief to the citizens.  People who ignore posted speed limits anywhere, but especially in residential neighborhoods. Your need for speed/irresponsibility puts others, who are just trying to peacefully live their lives, at risk. Please slow down before you do irreparable harm!

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dled, was, ‘I just won’t vote.’ But that’s not fair to the candidates in the great State of North Carolina who can directly impact my day-to-day life. “It’s easy for me to make choices based on what the media feeds me; it takes much more effort to research local government. I have a personal interest in helping a good friend get re-elected to a position where voters frequently choose the candidates because they are first alphabetically. In these cases, the voter hasn’t done their homework before heading to the polls. Even if my choices of candidates aren’t elected, I take great pride in living in a country where the government is by the people, for the people.” Steven Spalding Oak Ridge “I have selected a candidate. Unfortunately, it was a choice based on the ‘least bad,’ not on any affinity or affection for a particular candidate. I prefer not to discuss the 2016 election and my voting choice itself in any further detail, first, because it’s all been said (over and over and over again by every pundit who crawls out from under a rock), but more fundamentally because it has brought to light and repeatedly demonstrated to

the entire world just how deeply dysfunctional our electoral system is, and how truly loathsome many of our citizens are. I find that ‘the less said, the better’ in a situation like this (and it certainly keeps my blood pressure better modulated). “I’m appalled at some of the candidates, and I’m equally appalled at both the political commentary from the media and the behavior of the candidates’ supporters this year. I truly hope America can get its act together again in my lifetime, but this year has certainly not made me hopeful. “One hope that lingers is that many more people will feel the same disgust and shame I feel, and feeling that, will rise up, take the steps needed to get Big Money out of the political process, and in doing so, restore some measure of sanity and civility to our national discourse. Yes, you could say I’m feeling disenchanted and disenfranchised this year. In looking back over the past months, disheartened, discouraged and disgusted all come to mind as well. Linda Brandon Oak Ridge

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Eliminating deputy’s position jeopardizes citizens’ safety Thank you for making Stokesdale citizens aware of the town council’s decision to eliminate the deputy’s position. Also, thank you to (Stokesdale Town Council member) Vicki White-Lawrence for addressing her concerns to the council about this cut. It is disappointing that four people can make a decision like this without any input from the citizens. A council member mentioned the increase of population and new subdivisions making it necessary for a full-time administrator. Wouldn’t that also make the necessity of a deputy even more important, not less? I’m sure someone

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There should be a way to find it in the budget to pay an administrator, but not by jeopardizing the safety of the town. The council would prefer to cut the deputy’s salary so that his “salary would go a long way in covering that person’s salary.” Personally, I believe paying a deputy’s salary would go a long way in covering the safety to Stokesdale citizens. Jeanne Craig STOKESDALE

Vote for Hank Henning I have been honored to know Hank Henning for five years. His outstanding resume includes joining the Marines and defending the United States in Iraq immediately after the 9/11 terrorist attack, four years as a Guilford County commissioner, and his most important role as a loving husband and father. He has acquired valuable experience that will serve House District 13 citizens well.

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Many in Congress neglect their duties which allow the president and Supreme Court to write laws, and they do not hold presidents accountable for not enforcing laws. Too many serving in Congress are busy patting special interests and themselves on their backs while sticking their thumbs in our eyes. We can begin right here to strengthen the chain of responsible, ethical government by electing Hank Henning to be our congressman in North Carolina’s 13th district. Please join me and vote for Hank Henning on or before June 7. Jimmy Morgan COLFAX

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INDEX Childcare Available ..................... 27 Employment ................................ 27 Home Care Available ................. 27 Save the Date ............................. 27 Summer Camps ......................... 27 Yard Sales .................................. 27 Home Services ....................... 27-29 Misc. Services.............................. 29 Misc. for Sale ............................. 29 Misc. Wanted ............................. 30 Pets & Animal Services ............... 30 Real Estate .................................. 30

HAREN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. is seeking qualified Minority/Women Business Enterprises (MWBE) for construction of the Greensboro, NC Stewart Mill & Rock Creek LSS project. Subcontractor and supplier opportunities include, but are not limited to: Concrete Formwork, Rebar Placement, Painting, Electrical, Masonry, HVAC, Roofing, Paving, Chain Link Fencing, and Stone Hauling. Quotes must be received by E.O.B. 6/15/2016. Please contact Samantha Youngs at (423) 2635561 for information. SUMMERFIELD FARMS IS HIRING. Groundskeeper, market retail associate, garden volunteers and farm help needed. Apply online, www.summerfieldfarms.com. SUMMER CAMP DIRECTOR. Operation Xcel, an after-school and summer enrichment program located in Stokesdale, is seeking a full-time summer camp director from June 13-August 12. The camp director will oversee day-to-day operations at the site and must have experience in program administration, extensive experience working with kids, and the ability to plan and lead student activities. Please send resume and cover letter to Kelli at kjessup@operationxcel.org. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Operation Xcel, an after-school and summer enrichment program, is seeking summer camp volunteers to assist high-risk students in grades K-8 during summer academic classes and activities. Camps are held in Stokesdale & High Point from 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday. Please email Kelli at kjessup@operationxcel.org for more information.

GLOW IN THE HEART dance party for SPCA of the Triad, Saturday, June 4, 3-5pm, Summerﬁeld United Methodist Church. Hosted by Girl Scout Troop 1608. Call (336) 317-9899 for more info. RUN THE RIDGE & RUGGED RIDGE Obstacle Race, Saturday, June 4, Oak Ridge Town Park. One-mile walk/run, on and offroad 5K, 3-mile obstacle race. See calendar events on page 18 for more info. 2ND CHANCE re-purposed boutique opening June 9 in conjunction with Gestalt Studios, 7231 Summerﬁeld Rd. Like us on Facebook. SAT PREP CLASS, July 18-21, 8:30am1:30pm. Instructors are local English, math and science teachers. Limited to 30 students. $300. For more info, call (336) 317-1472 or email cheekj3@gmail.com.

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

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

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS WILHELM POOL SERVICE Full service & supply since 1988. Pool start-ups, liner replacements, salt systems, 24/7 service. (336) 687-1977. GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

sure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com. DJ PAINTING SERVICES Guaranteed, insured, quality work. Faux painting. Dwayne Johnson, (336) 648-9628.

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

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PAINTING & DRYWALL CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155. PAINTING – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186.

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

(336) 931-0600

BEKPaintCompany.com • References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed

windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981.

Services TM Construction , INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

Screened porches | Sunrooms | Patios

Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

ON-TARGET

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

31 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee • Insurance specialists

PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www.

644-8615 office 508-5242 cell

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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JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce (336) 656-0019, cell (336) 382-6905.

RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, additions, kitchen and bath, decks & patios. We are a full-service design and build company. Call us for a free competitive quote on rooﬁng and replacement windows. We are a certiﬁed 203k contractor and are A+ accredited with the BBB. Call (336) 427-7391 or visit www.myrenovationworks.com.

(336) 644-1580

FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable

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. ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS – if you had hail during the storm on April 28, call us for a free roof inspection. Let us make sure that your roof was not damaged by the storm. Red Rhino Roofing, based in Oak Ridge, NC. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call (336) 944-6118, or visit redrhinoroofing.com. 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.

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

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 MISC. FOR SALE KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS. Flowers, vegetable plants & hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerﬁeld. (336) 708-0485. ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. (336) 992-0025. ANTIQUE OAK BUFFET, $200. Two castiron wood stoves, $100/ea. (336) 497-3218. PURIFIED 5-GALLLON BOTTLED WATER and water coolers for home and ofﬁce delivery. Competitive pricing, fast and friendly service. Buy from a locally owned and operated company. Call Wat-R-Boy, (336) 765-7873, and ask about our Northwest Observer special.

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 REAL ESTATE

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tillers, any gas equip., generators, power washer, ATVs, grills, etc. (336) 689-4167. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. (336) 552-0328.

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 PETS & ANIMAL SVCS.

(336) 643-4248

SELLERS & BUYERS

www.ANewDawnRealty.com

BOARDING / PET SITTING HORSE BOARDING: Little Bit of Farm, (336) 509-3103, www.littlebitoffarm.com.

GROOMING

Basic baths to designer clips 10+ years

grooming experience

7251 US Hwy 158 Ste. B, Stokesdale

Leslie Livengood • (336) 441-2266

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in Oak Ridge. Mini suites to full suites; 100 to 1,000 sq. ft. available. For info, call (336) 643-7577.

HOMES FOR RENT

8014 Perlette Court, Kernersville Love to play tennis or relax by the swimming pool? One-owner home in Arbor Run with oversized master bedroom on main, chef’s kitchen with keeping room and 2,000 square feet of space to expand in unfinished basement. $531,500.

Trotter Ridge, Summerfield Lush, secluded acre. 4BR/4BA with 3-car garage plus basement with finished and unfinished areas. Open, flexible floor plan. Firepit, 2 patios and huge screened porch. Over 4,400 SF. Offered at $474,900.

Ramilya Siegel

Nancy J. Hess

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

nancy.hess@bhhsyostandlittle.com (336) 215-1820

ramilya.siegel@atcmail.com www.allentate.com/RamilyaSiegel

DUPLEX APARTMENT, 2BR, 1BA, appliances, $675/mo. (336) 706-1887.

LAND FOR SALE

OPEN HOUSE: Sun, June 5 • 2-4pm

TWO LARGE LOTS, each lot perked for 3BR, Hwy. 158E, 1/2 mile from Hwy. 220. Call (336) 402-0849.

HOMES FOR SALE LOOKING FOR A HOME

123 Dream Lane

OPEN HOUSE Sun, June 5 • 2- 4pm 5800 Scarlett Court Oak Ridge gem in Twelve Oaks features front and back porches, two bedrooms on main floor and open kitchen. Updated and move-in ready. $380,000

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Ramilya Siegel 3502 Windswept Court, Summerfield

AWESOME SAUCE is a 7-year-old mediumsized cat available for adoption at the Guilford County Animal Shelter.

Awesome

Sauce (what a great name!) is a long-haired cat; however, he was shaved at the animal shelter to eliminate mats. He is neutered and ready to go home with his forever family today! To learn more, visit myguilford.com and click on Animal Services.

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SUMMERFIELD 4BR, 3.5BA, 2 bonus rooms, 3-car garage. New granite, appliances, tile, upgraded kitchen & MB. Fenced yard, .9-acre lot. Perfect luxury home for a big family. $309,000. Shown by appt., (336) 643-8648, www.summerﬁeldnchomeforsale.com. MANUFACTURED HOME, 4BR, 2BA, living room and den, large fenced back yard. Rockingham County. Take over payments, need to relocate. Call for apt to see, (336) 643-1531 or 423-6171.

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

ramilya.siegel@atcmail.com www.allentate.com/RamilyaSiegel

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Support our advertisers, and tell them where you saw their ad – without them, the Northwest Observer could not be free to our readers! A/C & HEATING Stokesdale Heating & Air.....................10

ACCOUNTING Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC .............5

ARTS / DANCE Destination Arts ..................................17

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Prestige Car Wash ..............................17

BUILDING & REMODELING On-Target Construction Service ..........29 TM Construction Service ....................29

CHURCHES Faith Baptist Tabernacle .....................12 First Baptist Church, Summerfield .......25 Moravia Moravian Church ..................15

EVENTS Alice Programming Workshops ...........13 Irons for the Ironman ..........................19

FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS Summerfield Fire Department ............21

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

RETAIL

BEK Paint Company ...........................29 Budget Blinds .....................................18 Furniture Medic ..................................29 House of Stars ....................................18 Marshall Stone ...................................28 New Garden Landscape & Nursery ......7 Old School Home Repair ....................28 ProStone, Inc. .....................................20

A New Dawn Realty ...........................30

Bi-Rite Food Center ............................22 Carpets By Direct, Inc. ..........................2 Harley Davidson of Greensboro ..........26 Midtown Furniture ..............................24 Priba Furniture & Interiors ...................32 The Bed Gallery .................................23

INSURANCE

RESTAURANTS

Gladwell Insurance Agency .................10 Tricia McCormick, Medicare ...............20

Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ..............16

YOUTH SPORTS

Rio Grande Mexican Grille ..................16

Oak Ridge Youth Association .............12

Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams ..........18 Dede Cunningham, Keller Williams ....20 Nancy Hess, BHHS Yost & Little .........30 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ..................30 Smith Marketing ...................................4

SPA SERVICES Ageless in the Triad Med Spa ...............5

LEGAL SERVICES Attorney Bill Barbour ............................4 Scott Tippett Law ...............................23

MEDICAL / EYE / PT Forsyth Pediatrics Oak Ridge ..............16 LeBauer Healthcare .............................6 Novant - Ironwood Family Medicine 3, 20 Novant - Northwest Family Medicine ..15 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ...............17 Summerfield Family Eye Care .............18

MORTGAGE / INVESTMENTS Black Oak Wealth Management ......... 11 David Nishan, McLean Mortgage .......10

ORTHODONTIC CARE Mitchell & Bartlett Orthodontics .........14 Olmsted Orthodontics ........................16

PET SERVICES

...to the following new advertisers who joined us last month: Children’s Home Society of North Carolina Bunce Buildings Greensboro United Soccer Association Novant Health Ironwood Family Medicine Phillip Hanks, Black Oak Wealth Management ...and to all the advertisers who have chosen to continue delivering their message to our readers.

Bark-N-Barber ....................................30 Beacon Suites Pet Resort ......................8 Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ..................8 Critter Company ...................................9

FOSTER HOMES NEEDED

KPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ...................18

Children’s Home Society .....................12

King’s Crossing Animal Hospital .........18

HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNING

Northwest Animal Hospital ....................9

Great Clips .........................................17 Melda’s Hair Designs ..........................18 SuperCuts ...........................................13

Angie Wilkie, Allen Tate ......................25

Oak Ridge Animal Hospital ..................8 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge ........18

Westergaard Kennels.............................9

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