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June 5 - 11, 2015

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Sheriff’s home burglarized Investigation continues with ﬁngerprints, surveillance by GERRI HUNT “It can happen to anyone.” That’s what Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes said six days after his Summerfield home was burglarized, Tuesday, May 26. Just past noon that day, someone knocked on the front door of a neighboring home. The resident called out “Coming!” but found no one on the porch. The burglars bypassed a home with a posted security system sign before moving on to the home of Sheriff Barnes and his wife Dena, Summerfield’s mayor pro tem. “Nobody was home. Apparently they saw the driveway empty and decided to hit it. They had to get in through one of the wooden panels they kicked out,” said Barnes. “From the looks of it, I think they were in the house less than a minute. They

only went through a closet and three drawers, dumping things.” The burglars left with items in a tote bag, and an entire dresser drawer containing jewelry, pins and documents. The alarm company alerted the sheriff’s department at 12:24 p.m. Deputies were on the scene eight minutes later. “I can’t complain. That’s a great response time – I’d love to have that on every call, and we do on many,” said Barnes. “They (sheriff’s department personnel) were very professional” – which is a comment he hears time and again from other citizens. Detectives have visited with neighbors and area businesses to see if anyone’s security cameras were aimed at the streets, said Lt. Chad Sibert of the sheriff’s department’s District 1 office in Summerfield. On Sunday, the dresser drawer and

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Carol Gibson, ‘Come on down!’ The price was right for local woman by GERRI HUNT N. GREENSBORO – If you happen to spot a red 2015 Chevy Camaro off N.C. 150 in northern Greensboro sometime this fall, give the driver a honk and a wave. Whoever is behind the wheel will probably already be grinning ear to ear. Not just because it’s an awesome car, or that it’s brand spankin’ new, but because Carol Gibson won it on “The Price Is Right.” Gibson took her daughter, Katie, on a 21st birthday trip to Los Angeles in March, where they attended a taping of the popular CBS game show.

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Lady Nighthawks soar to state championship Photo courtesy of Maureen Wesoly

Playing for the state softball championship this weekend, the Northern Guilford Nighthawks include, from left, (front) Maggie Horshok, Caitlyn Ray, Makayla Barracks, Grace Wesoly, Malory Price, Ashton Lambeth, Allie Scaramuzzo, (back) assistant coach Matt Brown, head coach Russell Dorrell, Katie Bilbrey, Krista Jackson, Carson Cass, Morgan Fuquay, Morgan MacEldowney, Anne Tewksbury, Amber Long, Kacie Neal, assistant coach Anna Grindstaff, Sydney Griggs, assistant coach Elizabeth Dorrell, Hunter Hall, assistant coach John Scaramuzzo, and (not pictured) Cathy Hellivick.

...See story on p. 19

Photo courtesy of Katie Gibson

Katie Gibson and her mom Carol show off T-shirts Katie made for their trip to “The Price is Right” game show studio in Los Angeles.

IN THIS ISSUE News in brief.............................3 Your Questions .........................4 RidgeFest Photos .....................6 Business Notes .........................8 Pets & Critters ...........................9 Fact/fiction about snakes ....10 Canine Capers, take three... 11 Community Calendar ........... 14 Crime/Incident Report ..........15 Bits & Pieces ...........................18 Sports ......................................19 Student Profiles ......................20 Grins & Gripes ........................24 Classifieds ..............................26 Index of Advertisers ..............31

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4 bed / 4 bath, ~ 3,300sf in northeast Stonebridge. Open floorplan, incredible eat-in kitchen. Main level master and additional bed with bath. Covered back porch, stone patio, and hot tub island.

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5811 Billet Road

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5807 Willow Way Court

6177 Old Ironworks Road

Wonderful 4 bed / 4.1 bath home. Main level master. Gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, gas cooktop, keeping. Greatroom, office, dining, bonus. Home theater. Screen porch, outdoor kitchen, excellent storage.

Custom brick home with inviting front porch on cul-de-sac. Previous builder’s personal home with heavy moldings/ trimwork, hardwoods. 3-car garage. Main level master with tray ceiling & deluxe bath. Gas fireplace in family room.

5 bed / 3.1 bath brick, transitional in Ridgewood with open main level floorplan. Large master with fireplace. Computer nook or a 2nd office off kitchen. Oversized bonus can be separated into theatre/play. Dramatic curved stairs off foyer.

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Chandra Tippett 336-749-7977

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Melissa Greer

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Melissa Greer

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Nancy Hess

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3 bed / 3.1 bath beautiful lakeside custom home. Amazing views from almost every room. Kitchen with granite counters, double ovens, island, large breakfast. Main level master with vaulted ceiling, great spa bath. 2nd level bonus room.

Moss Creek neighborhood with pool, tennis, playground, clubhouse, 3 fishing ponds. 4 bed, 3-car garage on ~2-acres with amazing views of horse pasture. Large chef ’s kitchen perfect for entertaining. Private wooded setting. A must see.

All brick 4 bed / 3.1 bath in country setting. Spacious rooms for entertaining. Main level master, en suite bed upper. Kitchen with 46” cabinets, stainless appliances, tile, walk-in pantry. Tankless water heater, generator, sprinklers, invisible fence.

611 Mashie Drive

$448,000

Below tax value. Incredible custom home with scenic golf course views. Gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, granite countertops, and tile backsplash. Deluxe master suite with luxurious bathroom and stone gas fireplace.

4 bed / 2.1 bath brick home in Harvest Ridge subdivision. Northwest schools. Full granite kitchen with 7’ island, gas cooktop, eating bar, stainless steel appliances, built-in convection oven, 2 pantries, surround sound. A Must See.

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Kay Chesnutt 336-202-9687

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Great opportunity to own this beautiful Kris Spence design. Fully-operational, 18 hole, par 3 golf course. Resident converted to clubhouse, previous horse farm with 5000sf, 10-stall barn all overlooking this 35-acre parcel.

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Custom home on 4 acres with 5 beds / 5 baths. Main level master and in-law suite. Basement, mancave, media room. Hardwoods, crown moldings. Screen porch, backyard with woods for privacy, perfect for pool. No HOA fees.

4 bed / 3.1 bath brick home in Triple Lakes. Gorgeous Brazilian cherry flooring on main. Picture-perfect kitchen with island, granite counters, tile, stainless appliances. Dual staircase, bonus, and wired for surroud sound.

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5805 Mashoes Court

$1,495,000

Vacation home everyday. Lake view, quality construction and handicap accessible with elevator. Main level master, great open floorplan, lower level home theatre. Outdoor recreation/entertaining center on water. Much more.

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Home features 4 beds / 3.1 baths. Main level master with elegant bath. Greatroom with fireplace, built-in shelves, vaulted ceiling. Formal dining/living room with wet bar. Granite counters. Large screen porch. Huge bonus room.

Georgian transitional home in incredible setting. Open floor plan with kitchen/breakfast/greatroom combo. Large brick fireplace, rear stairs to bonus (great office or play room). Screen porch overlooks peaceful lot with meandering stream.

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NEWS in brief

Piedmont Cowboy Church

I-73 construction continues

Worship every Tuesday, 7pm NEW LOCATION Sportsman’s Wildlife Club

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Announcing our third season of competitive cheer! Ages 4-18 • All levels

Photo by Gerri Hunt/NWO

I-73 work continues just south of Pleasant Ridge Road on N.C. 68, where bridge supports are taking shape. Construction will progress from this end of the project to where I-73 will meet U.S. 220 in Summerﬁeld. Grading should continue the rest of this year, with areas already graded scheduled for paving this summer. This project is supposed to be completed by October 2017.

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Major subdivision planned for northern end of Eversﬁeld STOKESDALE – Developers are expected to present plans for a subdivision on Eversfield Road at Treeline Road to the Stokesdale Planning & Zoning Board on Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m. at Stokesdale

Town Hall on Angel Pardue Road. Eric Dischinger and Buddy Lyons, of LD Equity Inc., hope to develop a neighborhood of 85 to 90 homes on

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Are there any concerts planned in the Summerfield park this summer? Yes, the Town of Summerfield has two Music in the Park events planned for this summer – the first one is actually this Saturday, June 6, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (see ad on page 19 of this issue for more details). The town’s Music in the Park events are held at the amphitheatre in Summerfield Community Park (Centerfield Road). Bring a lawn chair or blanket; concessions will be available.

Look for the second Music in the Park event on Saturday, July 11, also at the community park from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (band to be announced later this month).

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I was wondering why the soccer nets at Oak Ridge Town Park are now locked to the side fences when not in use. There are many kids who would like to use those soccer fields and nets and be able to play pickup games with their friends. Other town parks leave their nets up for the children to use – if they need those fields for other activities, would it be possible to have nets placed in the adjacent open field for kids to use?

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“The soccer nets at ORTP actually belong to the Oak Ridge Youth Association, who locks them up after their games. “In the past they were left out on the fields. The following reasons were why the Town and ORYA decided to lock them up: “There have been dozens of fatalities and scores of injuries across the U.S. in the last couple decades from portable goals. These goals are top-heavy and kids have a propensity to climb on things. “When word got out about these fields being open for play, it resulted in ORTP becoming a popular location for pickup games for youth and adults alike. Not all of these players were from the Oak Ridge community. This unencumbered access to the fields led to accelerated levels of play on the fields, including play during wet-field conditions. This resulted in damage to the fields which impacted the quality of field turf for organized soccer and football

We posed your question to Terry Lannon, Oak Ridge Parks and Recreation director, and the following is his response:

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games. Lacrosse was not played here during that time but would be impacted now as well. “With (the parks and recreation staff) cutting those fields as many as three times per week during the peak growing season, it is much easier to move the goals out away from the

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 Son-and-father team, Max and Wade Beck, are all smiles after being declared champions of the annual RidgeFest cornhole tournament sponsored by JP Looneys in Oak Ridge on Friday evening; 24 teams of two participated in this year’s tournament.

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 Oak Ridge Town Councilman Jim Kinneman got this “bear cheeks” outﬁt just for his participation in the dunking booth on Saturday, which was sponsored by Snap Fitness; the dunking booth raised over $600 for cancer research, JDRF and Preservation Oak Ridge Foundation.

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...continued from p. 3 an 88.4-acre tract owned by Darrell Friddle. The planning board will hold a public hearing to review LD Equity’s request to rezone the site from RS-40 (Residential Single-Family District) to CU-PDR (Conditional Use-Planned Unit DevelopmentResidential District). The developer’s proposed subdivision plan indicates 33 percent of the property will remain as open space. “That’s 10 times the open space the

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fence, and make that pass along the fence, then re-chain them. Goals left out all over the fields became quite time-consuming to move. There are actually six fields laid out on Field No. 1

town’s ordinance requires,” Lyons said, explaining the PDR zoning will enable the subdivision to have more common areas and buffers between lots and Eversfield Road. If approved, the town will add more customers to its municipal water system. “We’re paying, at our expense, to extend the town’s water line to the property,” said Lyons. “Other neighbors can hook up too.” The developers anticipate the $300,000 to $400,000 homes to be similar to other new construction in the area, and they hope to get the development, which will be built in five or six and No. 2, each with a set of goals. “I would not be opposed to having goals up in the open areas above the fields. ORYA would have to allow this and the risk of injury would still need to be addressed. This decision would be made by the (town’s) Parks & Recreation Commission.”

phases, underway this fall. The board will make a recommendation on the rezoning request to the town council, which in turn is expected to make the final decision on the project at its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, June 11, at 7 p.m. (at Stokesdale Town Hall on Angel Pardue Road).

The planning board’s June 4 agenda also includes a discussion about a small subdivision across Eversfield Road on the north side of Lambert Lake Road. Property owner/developer R. Barry Friddle is seeking approval for “Old Moores Mill” subdivision, consisting of five lots on the 5.17-acre property.

Upcoming council meetings NW GUILFORD – Oak Ridge Town Council will meet Thursday, June 4, at 7 p.m. at Oak Ridge Town Hall on Linville Road. Among the agenda items are a public hearing for citizen input on the FY 2015-2016 budget and a technical review of a sketch plan for a proposed subdivision on Bridgehead Road consisting of 28 lots on 29.338 acres (if approved, the sketch plan will accompany the applicant’s rezoning application and be subject to Planning and Zoning Board and Town Council public hearings).

Summerfield Town Council will meet Tuesday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. at Summerfield Community Center on Centerfield Road. Among the agenda items are a public hearing for citizen input on the FY 2015-2016 budget. Stokesdale Town Council will meet Thursday, June 11, at 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, Angel Pardue Road. Public hearings for a rezoning request (see News Briefs preceding this one) and the FY 2015-2016 budget are among the agenda items.

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TRINITY HOME FURNISHINGS AND ART GALLERY Is that large blank wall in your home or office crying out for a stunning piece of artwork? You’ll probably want to check out the silent auction taking place at Trinity Home Furnishings and Art Gallery on Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14. Established two years ago, the Colfax-based business offers the most extensive collection of Prestige oils and giclée prints in the Southeast. All will be part of the silent auction, along with the

Bob Timberlake original, “Days Past” and 11 signed and numbered Timberlake prints. Although it’s a silent auction, reserves must be met. In addition to its artwork, the store offers high quality furniture by Ashley, Klaussner and Pulaski and is starting to produce custom-made solid wood furniture for its clientele. The store also carries Howard Miller clocks.

ficult time competing for employment in today’s job market.” The furniture store owners are committed to helping the homeless, recovering alcohol and drug addicts, and other disenfranchised persons become productive members of society – and more importantly, find meaning and purpose through faith in God as disciples of Jesus Christ. Ten percent of the company’s net profit is dedicated to ministries that serve these people.

Trinity Home Furnishings is owned by Kernersville residents Mike Frieda, who manages the store and makes furniture, and Jim Graham, an assisting pastor at a Kernersville church. “Trinity Home Furnishings is a for-profit business based on Christian principles,” says Frieda. “Our desire is to provide an opportunity for gainful employment to people who have, due to past mistakes or misfortune, a dif-

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potential and goals. With this idea in mind, the organization doesn’t measure success by the number of trophies, but by what each child can learn from the program. While trophies and awards may not be the focus of the program, TEA has accomplished a great deal in a short amount of time. In 2014/2015, the junior team competed in numerous competitions and was rewarded with much success. The team won Grand Champion in Myrtle Beach as well as many first place awards. In February, the team competed in Chapel Hill, winning first place in its division and coming away with the prestigious “Wild Card” bid to The Summit, a national competition which is held in Florida. Over 5,000 teams compete annually to earn a coveted spot in this competition. TEA’s junior team was one of only 500 that received the honor to attend. A TEA spokesperson said that “this was a very high honor for a second-year gym and our girls represented the northwest area very well with an amazing performance.”

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Pet Adoptions

File photo from 2014 Canine Capers

Photo by Patti Stokes/NWO

This sweet miniature horse, all decked out for Purgason’s ﬂoat, enjoyed munching on some grass before the Summerﬁeld Founders’ Day parade began on May 16.

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From short dogs to tall, and “round” to slim (such as this beautiful greyhound), there will be no shortage of canines and their humans at the third annual Canine Capers on Saturday, June 6 at Oak Ridge Town Park – see article and details on page 11.

MADDISON

CEEZ

Maddison is a beautiful 2-year-old medium-haired cat who is kind, sweet and gentle. She enjoys relaxing and grooming herself to maintain her smooth coat. Maddison will be spayed as part of her adoption fee. Ask for Maddison by ID #25285746.

Meet Ceez, an adorable Beagle mix who is 9 years, 7 months old, with a fun-loving personality. He is always excited to meet new people and make new friends. Ceez is neutered and ready to go home with you today. Ask for Ceez by ID #23829842.

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Bailey (left), a beagle whose human is NWO’s editor, Patti Stokes, enjoys getting noseto-nose with Fin, a 9-month-old Yorkie who recently visited the NWO ofﬁce while his human, Mark Ebert, was making a service call.

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Guilford County Animal Shelter

4525 West Wendover Ave., Greensboro • Mon-Sat 12-6pm • Sun 1-5pm To check animals’ availability, call 297-5020 or visit adoptshelterpets.org

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Trinity, a 6-yearold long-haired dachshund, is a bit of a wallﬂower until she knows you better. She loves belly rubs and to relax in a comfortable bed. She does great with cats, dogs, and completely ignores smaller animals – but she prefers to be with her human. Trinity is up-to-date on her vaccines, spayed and microchipped, so she is ready to ﬁnd her forever home today.

Sulli is a 14-yearold quarter horse whose owners could no longer afford his care. One of his eyes was removed due to a mass growing on it, but he’s healed and looks great. It’s been awhile since Sulli has been ridden or shown, so a trainer is working with him and he’s doing great under saddle. Sulli’s adoption fee is $500, and will increase as he progresses with training.

Visit www.reddogfarm.com for more info or to apply to adopt

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Snakes – fact and fiction by ANNETTE JOYCE

While Sealy is completely comfortable with snakes, he is sympathetic to people’s fear of them.

“The only good snake is a dead snake,” Gardner says. Most people tend to agree, admitting they have a fear of these creepy crawlers. Myths and misinformation simply fuel the fear. Since it is prime season for snake encounters, it’s also an excellent time to learn more about these reptiles. After asking some of our readers what they’d like to know about snakes, we then went to John Sealy. A biologist/ herpetologist and a faculty member in the biology department of UNCG, this Ellisboro (Rockingham County) resident has extensive hands-on experience with all types of snakes.

“Perception is often worse than reality,” he says.

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Having heard reports of rattlesnakes and water moccasins in the area, many readers wanted to know which venomous snakes actually make their home in Guilford County. Sealy says the copperhead is the only one. “The venomous water snake we call the water moccasin is actually the cottonmouth, named for its defensive habit of ‘gaping’ or opening its mouth when it feels threatened, which reveals the light-colored lining of its mouth,” says Sealy. “Many non-venomous snakes have light-colored tissues lining their mouths. It is not a good characteristic to use in identification.”

With its blotched patterned skin, the juvenile black snake is often mistaken for a young copperhead.

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At last year’s Canine Capers, Sharon Smith (left) presents Best of Show Purebred to Rita Lewandowski for her Australian Shepherd, Zoey.

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from your property? Sealy says there’s no truth to this either. The two snakes do not fight. Copperheads may stay away simply because the black rat snake normally devours their food source, which is mice. How dangerous is a copperhead and its bite? “Copperheads are prone to bite if you step near or accidentally touch them,” says Sealy. “A copperhead bite is a serious medical emergency, but deaths from copperhead bites are very rare.” Copperheads can be found in all 100 counties in North Carolina, which is why Sealy believes the state has more venomous snake bites than any other state. “Although several hundred people are bitten in North Carolina each year, there are no reported deaths from copperhead bites,” says Sealy. “If you are bitten, the best first aid is to get medical treatment as soon as is safely possible – no cutting, no sucking, no tourniquets.” What about bites from non-venomous snakes?

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“Bites of non-venomous snakes are actually not very painful,” says Sealy. “In the course of my research, I have been bitten by non-venomous species many, many times with no ill effect.

ties, adding new physical challenges to both sides of the bark park,” says Edwards. Installation should begin late this fall or early winter.

He points out that all snakes have teeth, which may cause minor scratches and bleeding. “This is the extent of the damage. Non-venomous snakes do not have the ability to cause venom-like reactions such as pain, swelling, etc.,” says Sealy. “Other reactions – including heart racing, dizziness and sweating – are emotional responses to a snake bite, which stem from the extreme fear people have of snakes.” To those who want to keep snakes away, Sealy says to get rid of the food source – i.e., mice. Also, clean your yard of any brush or debris that might provide cover. If you live in or around the woods, though, there’s only so much you can do. Sealy debunks the theory that putting mothballs around your property will keep snakes away. Plus, mothballs are dangerous pesticides (deadly toxic if consumed by children or pets) and it is illegal to use them to deter snakes. When it comes to snakes, the best defense is a good offense. “If you run into a snake, the best thing you can do is just step away,” says Sealy. To learn more about snakes in North Carolina, visit www.bio.davidson.edu/ herpcons.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10  Marine Corps | The Marine Corps League Detachment 1314 will meet June 10, 6 p.m. for dinner followed by the meeting at 7 p.m., at the Moose Lodge, 1250 E. Mountain St., Kernersville. More info: Joe Vodenichar, (336) 455-1394.

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 Veterans’ Coffee | A “coffee” event will be held June 11, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Outback Steakhouse in Four Seasons Town Centre in Greensboro. This is an opportunity for local veterans to connect, share stories, and enjoy free coffee and donuts. More info: Don Timmons, (336) 331-1309.

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May 24 | A resident of Spencer-Dixon Road in northern Greensboro reported that sometime between 4 p.m. on May 22 and 12:30 p.m. on May 23, an unknown person stole a $600 Glock 27 pistol and a $10 Husky utility knife from his vehicle. May 27 | A resident of Ashbey Lane in Summerfield reported that sometime between 5 p.m. on May 26 and 7 a.m. on May 27, an unknown person broke the rear window of a vehicle and stole items from inside. May 30 | A resident of Mabe Drive in Oak Ridge reported that sometime between 10:30 p.m. on May 29 and 7 a.m. on May 30, an unknown person stole two pairs of $60 RayBan sunglasses from an unlocked vehicle.

“I think the fact that they were being chased by a homeowner probably abbreviated their plans,” he said. The suspect either reached the get-away car or was able to call someone to pick him up, said Sibert. The sheriff’s office requests anyone with security cameras to please review their footage from the early morning hours of May 29. If anything or anyone seems suspicious, contact the District 1 office at (336) 641-2300. “I also want to take this opportunity to remind everyone to lock your doors and remove any valuables from your vehicles,” said Williams.

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Summerﬁeld Elementary students combined their love for reading and community in a “Read to Feed” service learning project, collecting pledges of canned food in exchange for reading books. They collected 3,825 cans of food, which will be donated to various food banks.

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Northern Elementary had two teams place in the NC Capitol Challenge, which pairs General Assembly members with teams to invest a hypothetical $100,000 in a real-time portfolio. Joined by their ﬁfth-grade teacher Neal Andrews, Chyler Lovern and Marissa Trippett came in ﬁrst place, and John Davenport and Robbie Hanlon came in third.

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Softball team to make bid for championship The Northern Guilford Lady Nighthawks softball team has gone deeper into the season this year than any other softball team in the school’s history – and they’re still going strong. The Nighthawks will play No. 1 seed Enka (27-0) for the state crown during a championship series this weekend at UNCG Spartan Softball Stadium.

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Jacob Scheponik, of Boy Scout Troop 139, recently completed his Eagle Scout project at Oak Ridge Town Park. His project was to plan, construct, install and landscape a “My Little Library” station, located adjacent to Shelter No. 1. The public is invited to borrow a book, read it and replace it when ﬁnished.

The top title will go to the first team to win two games, set for 6 p.m. on Friday, June 5, and at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. (if necessary) on Saturday, June 6. The Lady Nighthawks are 25-2 for the season and are conference champions.

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The team secured its spot in the state championship on Thursday, May Photo courtesy of Laura Wolschon

Matt Fletcher and his children, Bryson and Ansley, participated in the recent Stokesdale Elementary Family Fun and FitnessNight. Around 150 kids ran a mile and completed a fun obstacle course before jumping in bounce houses. Local businesses were on hand to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

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“This is the first time we’ve gotten beyond the third round of playoffs,” said Nighthawks head softball coach, Russell Dorrell. “Getting into regionals – and then through regionals is amazing. I have a strong group of team players and they are playing very well together. They have worked very hard and are staying very focused. Our goal is to finish strong.”

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CRIME/INCIDENTS ...continued from p. 15 May 30 | A resident of Grove Park Drive in Oak Ridge reported that sometime between 8 p.m. on May 29 and 4:30 a.m. on May 30, an unknown person stole a $600 ring, a $700 Apple iPad and a $500 pair of Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses from an unlocked vehicle.

IDENTITY THEFT

May 28 | A resident of Atando Drive in Summerfield reported that sometime between 1:25 and 1:40 p.m., an unknown person entered the unlocked home and stole $247 worth of prescription medication.

May 26 | A resident of Green Dale Court in Summerfield reported an unknown person used his personal information to apply for a Green Dot card. The victim became aware of the crime when he received an unsolicited Green Dot card in the mail and called the company. May 29 | A resident of William Bailey Road in Summerfield reported an unknown person used the victim’s personal information to open two bank accounts, then made a deposit of $688.

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27. With a game tied 2-2 in the sixth inning, the No. 2 seed Northern scored a run and defeated the No. 3 seed Topsail, 3-2, winning the 3A NCHSAA East Regional Championship.

May 26 | A Summerfield man was cited for misdemeanor possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after his vehicle was stopped for speeding on Bunch Road. May 29 | A Stokesdale man was cited for misdemeanor possession of marijuana and underage possession of alcohol after his vehicle was stopped on Pleasant Ridge Road for suspicious activity.

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May 27 | Countryside Market on U.S. 158 in Stokesdale reported that just after 9 p.m., an unknown person stole $15.01 worth of gas. May 28 | A resident of Pleasant Ridge Road in Summerfield reported that sometime between 1:25 and 5:05 p.m., an unknown person took a FedEx package off the front porch, which contained an inflatable 12-foot pool worth $82.

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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

ALEX JACKSON,

WILL BUISSON,

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Position: Captain / mid-fielder Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AP Calculus AB Extracurricular activities: National Honor Society, Beta Club and Reading Buddies Future plans: Attend the University of Louisville Most admired athlete: Abby Wambach (professional soccer player) Favorite athletic team: New England Patriots (NFL) Favorite food: Chick-fil-A Favorite movie: “Pitch Perfect” Any siblings? One sister and one brother Best vacation ever: Cruise to the Caribbean Years in the Northern area: 15 Dream job: Marketer for a professional team Something not everyone knows about me: “I want to live in New York City for a little while.” Coach Wes Lewis on Alex Jackson: “When I think of Alex, I think ‘calm.’ She is a senior captain for Northern and a true leader on the field. She sees the field and reads the match well. No matter the situation, she seems to be in complete control and even though she is at speed, she seems to be slow motion because her movement is so fluid. Her shot is dangerous from nearly any range, and she is a threat with a pass from distance also. She will attend Louisville next year and be a part of the women’s soccer team.”

Role on the team: “My role is whatever the coach tells me to do. Some days it may be playing, other days it may be supporting the team.” Hometown: Summerfield Toughest class: AP U.S. History Extracurricular activities: Beta Club, Embracing Leadership and Diversity in Athletics and soccer Future plans: Attend a four-year university Most admired athlete: “My dad” Favorite athletic teams: Washington Wizards (NBA), Washington Redskins (NFL) and Chelsea FC (professional soccer) Favorite food: Steak Favorite band: The Who (rock band) Favorite movies: “Inception,” “Interstellar” and “Star Wars” series Any siblings? One sister Best vacation ever: Upcoming trip to Mexico Years in the Northern area: About seven Dream job: “Being a professional angler, more of a retirement job ...” Something not everyone knows about me: “I like a lot of old music such as Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby.” Nickname: “Croissant” Pre-game ritual: Chilling with the team. Coach Annette Keip on Will Buisson: “Will is a good-natured young man who has a heart of gold. He started out his freshman year as a team pusher. He would stay out on the court for as long as it would take to win. He has now added power to his game and is going to be a player to reckon with next year.”

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MAGGIE ILDERTON, senior Position: Mid-fielder Hometown: Summerfield Toughest class: Honors English 12 Extracurricular activities: Varsity cheerleading, Paws Up and Habitat for Humanity Future plans: UNC-Charlotte Most admired athlete: Nastia Liukin (retired champion gymnast) Favorite athletic team: Carolina Panthers Favorite food: Pizza Favorite band: Dixie Chicks Favorite movie: “Interstellar” Any siblings? Michael Ilderton, Alex Ilderton and Morgan Jarrett Best vacation ever: Road trip to Disney World Years in the Northern area: 18 Dream job: Marine veterinarian at Sea World Something not everyone knows about me: “I’m secretly obsessed with the Dixie Chicks.” Nickname: “Mags” Pre-game superstition: “Whatever headband and hairstyle I wear for my first game is the headband and hairstyle I wear for every game.” Coach Karin Flippen on Maggie Ilderton: “Maggie is a hard-working fourth-year varsity player. She has tremendous drive and an incredible presence on the field.”

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Golf

SAM ELLIOTT, junior Position: Captain / starter Hometown: Summerfield Toughest class: AP U.S. History Extracurricular activity: Young Life

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Future plans: Attend college Most admired athlete: Arnold Palmer (PGA golf legend) Favorite athletic team: NC State Wolfpack Favorite food: Ribeye steak Favorite band: Lynyrd Skynyrd (rock band) Favorite movie: “The Shawshank Redemption” Any siblings? One older sister, Annie Best vacation ever: New York City Years in the Northern area: 16 Dream job: President Something not everyone knows about me: “I was bitten by a black widow spider when I was 3 years old.” Nickname: “Smelliot” Pre-game ritual: Sleep on the bus to matches Coach Chris Jones on Sam Elliott: “Sam is not only an outstanding player; he is also an outstanding student-athlete. A co-captain on this year’s team, Sam has shown what it takes to be a great teammate and a great Nighthawk. His passion for the game of golf, and his drive to get better every day, is a reason he was selected as one of my captains. I look forward to having him for his senior season next spring.”

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NICHOLAS POOLE, junior Position: No. 1 starter / captain Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AP English Extracurricular activities: Soccer and ping pong club Future plans: Go to a four-year college Most admired athlete: Jack Nicklaus (PGA golf legend) Favorite athletic team: UNC Tar Heels Favorite food: Pasta Favorite music genre: Hip hop Favorite movie: “National Treasure” Any siblings? Two brothers Best vacation ever: Cruise around the Mediterranean

Years in the Northern area: Eight Dream job: Professional golfer or oral surgeon Something not everyone knows about me: “I used to be in chorus, and I like to sing.” Nickname: “Nick” Pre-game ritual: Listen to music that’s going to lift your spirits Coach Chris Jones on Nicholas Poole: “Nicholas is the model student-athlete. He works hard both in the classroom and on the golf course. He strives to be the best he can be. He has been a starter for three years and entered this year as the No. 1 starter. He had a great season in conference play and was rewarded by qualifying for the 3A Mid State All-Conference Team.”

NORTHWEST

Soccer

MADISON LOHR, senior Position: Center mid-fielder / captain Hometown: Colfax Toughest class: AP Biology Extracurricular activities: We the People and church basketball Future plans: Attend NC State University Most admired athlete: Russell Wilson (NFL Seattle Seahawks quarterback) Favorite athletic teams: NC State and Chelsea FC (professional soccer team) Favorite food: Pizza Favorite musician: (recording artist, dancer and actor) Chris Brown Favorite movie: “Risky Business”

Pre-game ritual: “I’m the hype man on the team, so I have to get everyone pumped. Usually I listen to rap music to get ready.” Coach Jason Thomas on Madison Lohr: “Madison is a captain and leader on the soccer team. She pushes her teammates to work hard and together. I can depend on her to stabilize the team.”

Coach Marla Lindsay on Chloe Brown: “It has been an honor to coach such an amazing athlete as Chloe.”

NORTHWEST

Position: Pitcher Hometown: Kernersville Toughest class: AP Psychology Extracurricular activities: Working out and practicing Future plans: Attend UNC-Chapel Hill Most admired athlete: Derek Jeter (retired New York Yankees shortstop) Favorite athletic team: New York Yankees Favorite food: Pizza Favorite movie: “Moneyball” Any siblings? One sister, Mallory, and a brother, Patrick Best vacation ever: Jupiter, Florida, for baseball Years in the Northwest area: 11 Dream job: Professional baseball player Something not everyone knows about me: “I almost went to Duke.” Pre-game superstition: Don’t step on the foul lines on the field Coach Sonny Gann on Cole Aker: “We have been fortunate to have many good pitchers during my tenure at Northwest. Cole is arguably the best we’ve had. He locates heat and commands a devastating off-speed pitch.

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CHLOE BROWN, sophomore Roles on the team: 100 meters, 4x200 meters, 4x100 meters Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: Math Extracurricular activities: Volleyball Future plans: Go to college and be a flight attendant Most admired athlete: LeBron James Favorite athletic team: Carolina Panthers Favorite food: Chicken salad Favorite musician: B. Gilley (amateur rapper on SoundCloud) Favorite movie: “Lucy” Any siblings? Two Best vacation ever: The beach with my best friend Years in the Northwest area: Six Dream job: Model/actress Something not everyone knows about me: “I hate being tickled.” Nicknames: “Chlo” and “Chlochlo” Pre-game ritual: Pep talk

NORTHWEST

Baseball

COLE AKER, senior

Years in the Northwest area: Lifelong Dream job: Ice cream taster Something not everyone knows about me: “My best friend is Katherine Langston (NWHS softball player).” Nickname: “Maddie”

NORTHWEST

Lacrosse

MICHAEL HA, senior Position: Defense / co-captain Hometown: Born in Washington, D.C. Toughest class: AP Chemistry Future plans: Study nursing at Appalachian State University Most admired athlete: John Wall (NBA Washington Wizards player) Favorite athletic team: Washington Wizards (NBA) Favorite food: Steak, medium rare Favorite musician: Big Sean (rapper) Favorite movie: “The Blind Side” Any siblings? One older brother Best vacation ever: Spring break beach trip with (teammate) Brian Miller’s family Years in the Northwest area: 15 Dream job: Physician assistant in a pediatrics department Something not everyone knows about me: “I’m Korean.” Nickname: “M. Ha”

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GRINS to...

 Tari Russell and Kim Jackson at Summerfield Charter Academy. You are the heart and soul of our school and you both make it a better place for learning.  The stranger who transported a piece of furniture from Kernersville to Oak Ridge after we realized it wouldn’t quite fit in our car. From now on we’ll count her as a friend.  Mrs. Marsha, Ms. Brooke, Ms. Jill and all the staff at Children’s Choice in Summerfield for all their hard work to graduate an awesome Cheetah class and send them out into the world – we will miss you all!  The state legislature and governor for passing the bill which prohibits anyone under age 18 from using an indoor tanning bed. It appears parents wouldn’t act to protect their kids from skin cancer risks, so the state had to.  Oak Ridge town officials and concerned northwest Guilford residents for stepping up their efforts to make our neighborhoods and county roads much safer for us all.  Merchants of Oak Ridge members Randy Floss and Andy Michels for volunteering hundreds of hours to coordinate this year’s RidgeFest and Run the Ridge/Rugged Ridge events in Oak Ridge on May 28-30.  Stokesdale Community Choir for a wonderful first performance. Your patriotic musical rocked!  Chad Cox of A Touch of Glass. He replaced our car’s broken windshield, then came back one week later after we got an-

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other small crack and repaired it for free.  Mrs. Farrell and music students from Huntsville Elementary School, who took time out of their holiday weekend to perform with the Stokesdale Community Choir on May 24.  Joe Seganish for volunteering his time and effort for our Oak Ridge soccer team. It is very much appreciated by everyone on our team.  The Oak Ridge business community and town for an awesome RidgeFest. Mustang Fitness provided live music, games, familystyle BBQ, and partnered with ReMax – giving my kids an opportunity to go up in a hot air balloon. Thank you to all involved!  Ms. Nuckles of Summerfield Charter Academy for a great year! My child loved you and you did a great job with your first class. It was a blessing to get to know you!  Velocity Air in Stokesdale. We had two heat pumps installed by this company and they were excellent. Great people, from office staff to the installers. Answered all questions and were very professional. I would recommend them to everyone.  Oak Ridge Parks and Recreation Director Terry Lannon and his staff, and Parks and Recreation Commission chair Bill Edwards for all their hard work before, during and after RidgeFest. The Merchants of Oak Ridge couldn’t pull RidgeFest off without you!

GRIPES to...

 The Northwest Observer for not covering the softball playoffs for Northern Guilford. Northwest had a huge article about their program. But not a word about Northern’s.  The residents on Haw River Road who ride dirt bikes, blast their music and rev up their car engines at all hours of the night – that is so disrespectful to the neighbors around them!  The young lady in the blue car with a Northern student pass who tailgated me on N.C. 150 West and Brookbank Road before turning into Henson Farms on May 29. Remember the 2-second rule, especially in a 35 mph zone.  The people close to Strawberry Road (in Summerfield) who thought it was okay to shoot off fireworks on the evening of May 31.

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After several hours of waiting in line, each audience member had to act like they won the “Showcase Showdown.” “We started jumping up and down… we really put our crazy on that day,” said Gibson. They took their second-row seats for 2 ½ hours of taping. “After 45 minutes, my mom got called up. It was so loud in there, you couldn’t hear,” Katie said. “We heard ‘Gibson’ and started looking around, and saw a cue card that said ‘Carol Gibson.’” “It was a surreal kind of moment,” said Gibson. She first headed down to “Contestants’ Row,” placing the winning bid on a shuffle board. Then she moved on to “Easy As 1-2-3,” ranking prizes by price: a 55-inch 3D TV, barstools, and a group of two Prada bags, a wallet and sunglasses. Gibson won at the last minute. Advancing to the “Big Wheel,” she spun 85 cents, while the other two contestants were disqualified when they spun more than $1. That sent her to the “Showcase Showdown.” “I was freaking out when my mom passed on the first showcase… it was a trip to Costa Rica and a Jeep Patriot. I thought that trip would be cool to win, and I need a car,” said Katie.

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The prizes will arrive around Aug. 21. “We have to pay a lot of taxes... it’s about 40 percent of what you win,” said Katie. “We could decide what we wanted… we want the Camaro for sure.” “If there’s anything we don’t want, we just forfeit it and don’t get cash,” said Gibson. “We kept just about everything. Except the shuffle board.”

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most of its contents were found, tossed from a service road by I-40 and N.C. 66 in Kernersville, he said. “It looked like they had driven down there and were going through [the contents], or that they literally threw it all out the window,” said Sibert. “We don’t believe the person knew it was the sheriff’s house.” Barnes agreed. “I guess when they got down the road, they got a little surprise when they looked in there and had one of my badges, so they ended up taking the stuff they had

stolen and dumping it,” he said. “Everything was recovered except the expensive stuff like jewelry and rings. It could have been worse if they’d had more time.” Investigators are looking for fingerprints on the items and at suspect vehicles. “We’re in the process of identifying who they are,” said Barnes, “and hopefully clearing up my case and others.” He said he “has no doubt” his case is connected to other crimes, which Sibert said are in other jurisdictions.

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2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV, fully loaded, great car for busy family or work, black on black, EC, 76K miles, asking $32K. Call (336) 643-3156.

PARKS & REC. ATTENDANT, P/T seasonal, evening and mostly weekend position, March 1 thru Nov. 15, requiring 15-20 hrs./ wk., reporting to P&R Mgr. Duties include, but aren’t limited to, general supervision of parks, opening & closing gates, field prep., & custodial duties. Requires HS diploma or GED, valid NCDL, clean bkgd. check, ability to effectively interact w/ public, understanding of safety policies, & physical ability to perform required duties. Salary is $11/hr. Town is an EOE. Submit letter of interest & completed town app. to PO Box 970, Summerfield, NC 27358. Open until filled.

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Adjustment for the Town of Oak Ridge will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2015, at 7pm, at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road, to consider the variance described below. All citizens will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. Case No. BOA-15-01: Kristina Vicidomini requests a variance to Section 30-382(a) of the Oak Ridge Code of Ordinances, to allow an accessory structure in front of the front building line of the principal structure. The property is located at 8561 Scoggins Road, Tax Parcel 0165661, Oak Ridge Township, and is zoned AG (Agricultural).

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Local home nursing agency is looking for a REGISTERED NURSE to work PRN all shifts. Must have ventilator experience. Send resume to PO Box 595, Summerfield, NC 27358, or fax to (336) 298-4127. A local insurance agency is seeking an ASSOCIATE AGENT. Candidate must possess strong people skills and be able to work with the public and coworkers in a professional manner. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Property/Liability license, promote and market insurance and related products, schedule appointments, perform general office duties (answering telephone, recording and distributing messages, maintaining customer records, and operating computer for purposes of data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, email and internet) and customer service. This position could be part-time or full-time. If you wish to apply, please send resume to Kelly.Hampton@ncfbins.com. Employer performs credit check and aptitude test and is an equal opportunity employer. MGR. ASST. / EVENTS COORDINATOR, P/T, Town of Summerfield. Assists Town Mgr. w/ admin. projects & plans & coordinates town events. Requires sound decision-making & ability to work professionally & cooperatively w/ agencies, businesses, & volunteers to bring community & park events to fruition. Requires exp. in admin. support & proven event planning. Bachelor’s preferred. Approx. 24 hrs./wk.; salary DOE. Town is an EOE. Submit cover letter & resume to PO Box 970, Summerfield, NC 27358. Open until filled.

LOCAL HOUSING / CONSTRUCTION CO. hiring, all local work. Experienced only. Call Gary, (336) 345-6518. BOONE FABRICS, the area’s leading home decorative fabric retailer, seeks a sales associate with proven retail experience. Interior design/decorating experience a plus. No nights or Sundays, some Saturdays. Send resume with salary requirements to sales@ boonefabricsnc.com. BILL’S PIZZA PUB, Oak Ridge, now hiring all positions – management, wait staff, cook and hostess. Apply in person between the hours of 2-5pm. FIELD REPRESENTATIVE, Woodmen of the World Life Insurance. Must be outgoing, self-motivated, good networker, community minded. Full beneﬁts, training, licensing provided. Visit woodmen.org and click on career tab for more information, or call Frank Bruno, (336) 337-8473.

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 SAVE THE DATE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES at Stoneﬁeld Cellars Winery, beginning Friday, June 5 with David Russell, 8220 Hwy. 68N, Stokesdale. See display ad on page 7 for more information and the full June concert schedule. CANINE CAPERS, Saturday, June 6; registration begins at 8am, events at 9am, Oak Ridge Town Park. Contests, dog maze, rafﬂe, demonstration by North Star Bloodhounds Search & Rescue Team, best trick and treat toss contest, and much more! $5 registration per dog. Visit oakridgenc.com or call 644-7009 for more info, or see display ad on page 13. THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Oak Ridge Fire and Rescue Company, Inc. will be held Monday, June 8, 2015, at 7:30pm in the meeting room at 8325 Linville Rd., Oak Ridge, NC 27310.

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NWHS Baseball Boosters SKILLS CAMP, July 6-10, 8:30am-12:30pm. Rising 3rd9th graders. Visit www.diamondnwvikings. com for more info, or call (336) 298-3302.

MOVING SALE, Sat., June 6, 8am-2pm, 8500 Billet Place, Oak Ridge. Home goods, electronics, lawn & garden equip., tools, 12’ ladder, luggage, pre-lit Christmas & PomPom trees, much more.

FLOORING

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

YARD SALE, Sat., June 6, 8am-1pm, corner of Newberry & Strand Drive, Stokesdale. Antiques, collectibles, clothes, books. YARD SALE, Saturday, June 6, 8am, 8992 Pepper Ridge Ct., Pepper Rd. at Haw River.

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BASKETBALL 5-DAY SUMMER CAMP for rising K-12th grade boys & girls who wish to take their game to the next level. Two sessions: June 22-26 or July 20-24; K-5th grades, 8:30am-12:30pm & 6th-12th grades, 1:30-5:30pm, at the C. LaRue Hoops Academy located at The Fitness Center in Kernersville, 861 Old Winston Rd. You may register online at www. CLaRueHoops.com or for information, please call Chan LaRue at (336) 255-2148 or Karen Jureit at (336) 848-2653. CAMP WOODMEN SUMMER CAMP, Randleman, NC, July 12-18, July 19-25 and July 26-August 1. Rope courses, swimming, canoeing, archery, arts & crafts, basketball, disc golf and much more! Call Frank Bruno, (336) 337-8473 for more info.

 VACATION BIBLE SCH. CAMP COURAGEOUS – Join us Monday thru Wednesday, June 15-17, 6:30-8:30pm, Faith Baptist Tabernacle, 7925 Lester Road, Stokesdale. Call (336) 416-3904 for info.

 YARD SALES ESTATE / BASEMENT SALE, Friday & Sat., June 5 & 6, 7am-5pm, Vera McGee’s home, 4414 Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale. Antiques, furniture, costume jewelry, household items, etc. (Rain dates: June 12 & 13).

YARD SALE, Saturday, June 6, 8am-2pm, 8569 Scoggins Road, off Linville Road, near ﬁre station, Oak Ridge. Furniture, household items, rugs & more! Must be Yard Sale season! To place your Yard Sale ad, visit www.nwobserver.com and click on Place a Classiﬁed.

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

MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 937-5231. DRYER VENT CLEANING, 15% discount for new customers, member of the BBB, fully insured. (336) 643-4593. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.

AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174.

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HOME REPAIR, LLC

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

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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. D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulching, landscaping, driveways, gravel, concrete work. 362-3647.

LAWN EQUIPMENT SERVICE Located in Oak Ridge. Free pick up and delivery. Tune up, preventive or rebuild on all lawn service/yard equipment. Commercial or residential. Call or text Rick, (336) 501-8681.

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

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HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE. “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609.

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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.

GRADING / HAULING

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

Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more.

SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE, Affordable, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196.

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

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CLEANING

GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

Professional, Honest, Reliable

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

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Debris removal, grading/ hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647. PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, ﬁll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.

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ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157. COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 26 years. (336) 362-5860.

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ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 3824767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.

MASONRY

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

PLUMBING

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820. TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling and more! (336) 207-6632. TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? Spring clean up, tree trimming, yard work, seeding and aerating. Honest, reliable & reasonable. (336) 464-5215.

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

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GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. TLC LAWN CARE Affordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertilization and weed control. (336) 681-0097. MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154.

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GUTTER CLEANING, aluminum and copper seamless gutters, replacement windows. Call Gary the Gutter Guy, (336) 345-6518.

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

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS WILHELM POOL SERVICE Full service & supply since 1988. Pool start-ups, liner replacements, salt systems, 24/7 service. (336) 687-1977.

PAINTING & DRYWALL

JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce 656-0019, cell 382-6905. WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc. (336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info. BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

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

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

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PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.

RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, custom decks, garages, siding, windows, rooﬁng specials. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small. George Joyce, (336) 382-3860.

CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior & exterior, pressure washing. Free est., lic/ins. Call Carlos, (336) 669-5210.

JLB REMODELING, INC. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Insured. Custom remodeling & additions. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. 643-1119.

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

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

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

BOARDING / LESSONS / SITTING

A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, 621-6962. RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of roofing. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call 662-7980, or visit redrhinoroofing.com.

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KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum ﬂoors, and remodeling

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

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AC UNIT w/heater. Portable, 12,000 btu AMCOR. Like new. $175. (336) 510-7918. 287-GALLON OIL DRUM, very good condition. $100. (336) 643-5245. WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys. New vendors welcome. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 1-6pm. 2005 HAULMARK TRAILER, 5’x12,’ 3,500 lb. axle, very low mileage, $1,700. Call Marty, (336) 609-0766. ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025.

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

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 MISC. SERVICES WRITING COACH-TUTOR: aid college essays-SAT-AP. Mr. Moore, BA-MA-30 yrs. GDS. Risehigh6b@aol, 379-1319 H. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, gas equip., bikes, grills, metal and electrical items. (336) 689-4167. COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “Northwest Art Framing is a ﬁnd!” – Kate in W/S. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911.

2002 Coleman Utah POP-UP CAMPER, great condition, clean, two king beds, indoor and outdoor stoves, front storage pod, fridge, heat and a/c, slide-out dining area. $4,000. Text or call (336) 601-9171 for info and photos.

Meet BOOMER, a handsome 6-month-old male Labrador Retriever mix with a fun, energetic personality. He would be perfect for a family who has time to ease him into a new home and take him out often. Boomer is neutered and ready to meet you! For more information about Boomer, or to learn about other animals at the Guilford County Animal Shelter, visit adoptshelterpets.org, or call (336) 297-5020. Ready for a new family member?

 MISC. WANTED $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328. CASH for riding & push mowers needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pickup of grills, tillers, etc. (336) 689-4167.

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8805 E. Pepper Court, Oak Ridge Almost ready! Lakefront home featuring 4BR/4BA. 2 BRs on main level. Updated and freshly painted. Mostly finished basement could be in-law suite. Brick with vinyl accents. Price TBD.

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CHURCHES First Baptist Church, Summerfield........24 Piedmont Cowboy Church .....................3

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HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNING Great Clips ..........................................16 POSH Hair Studio................................14

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES House of Stars .....................................21 New Garden Landscape & Nursery .....25 Pest Management Systems..................12 ProStone, Inc. .......................................6

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

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