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Public records: property of the people? Over three months have passed since Summerfield Mayor Gail Dunham received her first public records request for email communications relating to town business; to date, none have been fulfilled.

Dunham took office on Dec. 12. Although Summerfield Town Attorney Bill Hill has confirmed the Northwest Observer’s public records request was both valid and complete, neither that request nor any of the other requests the Town of Summerfield has processed for Dunham’s emails in the last three months have been fulfilled as of the writing of this article.

Hill sent an email on Aug. 1 to those who have submitted requests for Dunham’s emails, by PATTI STOKES in which he stated, “By now, you should have reSUMMERFIELD – According to North Carolina ceived a response to your public records requests General Statute 132-1, public records (documents, from Gail Dunham. Regrettably, these responses emails, recordings, etc.) and may well lead you to believe public information compiled presume facts which are Your requests are or by the agencies of North not accurate. For that reason, Carolina government (i.e., valid in my opinion, and the as the town attorney, I feel elected officials or public claimed deficiencies are not compelled to correct these officers) “pursuant to law or inaccuracies and will attempt ordinance in connection with a basis for refusal to answer.” to do so. the transaction of public “Please note that I am not Bill Hill, Summerfield’s town attorney, business” are property of the responding to those who have request- copied on any of the emails people. ed Gail Dunham’s town business emails (from Dunham to those makAs we have written ing public records requests),” previously, on June 19 the Hill continued. “They were Northwest Observer submitted a public records sent without my review, input or approval. The request for Summerfield Mayor Gail Dunham’s town business-related emails dating back to when ...continued on p. 5

IN THIS ISSUE News in brief.................................3 Your Questions.............................4

Welcome, Shrimp Connection!..6 Crime/Incident Report................6 Pets & Critters photos..................7 “Henrietta,” “Henrietta” .............8

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Is that you, Santa? It’s August and temperatures are hovering in the high 80s, but the Christmas season will be underway in just a few months and Chuck Welke is already gearing up for his role as Santa Claus. In next week’s issue we’ll introduce you to the Summerfield resident who loves to bring smiles to the faces of children and senior citizens alike when he dons his Santa outfit and heads out to spread some Christmas cheer.

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Winning bid for Town of Stokesdale vehicle: $3,570 STOKESDALE – A used-car dealer from Greensboro had the winning bid in the 14-day online auction for the vehicle used by the sheriff’s deputy formerly employed by Stokesdale. Jerry Hembree, owner of Hembree’s Auto Sales on Alamance Church Road, won the 2009 Dodge Charger with a bid of $3,570 on GovDeals.com, a website for government surplus. There were 76 bids during the auction, which closed July 23. The minimum starting bid was set at $1,000. The Stokesdale Town Council voted June 14 to authorize Houk and Town Attorney John Bain to list the vehicle, which has 113,114 miles and was offered “as is.” It was listed at least twice before on GovDeals.com with a minimum bid of $8,500.

In 2017, the vehicle was transferred from the general fund to the water enterprise fund and outfitted with a transponder and a laptop for use in reading electronic water meters and for performing some of the small mechanical tasks for the water system that had been farmed out. It returned to service July 10, 2017 and sat for several months before being put up for bid.

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A town-owned vehicle that was used by Stokesdale’s former deputy has sold for $3,570 after a third round of bidding.

Council Oks contract for resealing, restriping project STOKESDALE – The Stokesdale Town Council voted 5-0 to accept a bid from Carolina Pavement of Cary to reseal the parking lots at Town Hall and the town park and walking trail, and reapply lines in the parking lots. The $22,192.80 contract approved July 12 calls for two coats of sealant over the entire area with a third coat on high-traffic areas, council member Frank Bruno said. He said it also includes any necessary patching. The

money will come from the undesignated fund balance since the project wasn’t included in the 2018-19 budget. Bruno said there is one area on the back part of the walking trail that always floods, and the town needs to correct drainage in that area before the resealing begins. He suggested contacting a landscaper. Bruno said the project won’t begin until the end of August to mid-September.

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responses contend there are deficiencies in your requests. However, those contentions are inconsistent with the law. In other words, your requests are valid in my opinion, and the claimed deficiencies are not a basis for refusal to answer. “In addition, the town has no access to Gail Dunham’s emails from the mayorgail@yahoo.com address or any other personal address…” This week we reached out to citizens in northwest Guilford County, including past and present town council members, and asked if they felt elected officials’ communications regarding the business of the communities they represent should be considered public record – and if so, should there be any consequences when those communications are not provided upon request. The following are some of the responses we received…

“Without a doubt, any and all emails/texts/tweets/etc. involving town-related business between an elected official and any recipient need to be part of the public record,” Oak Ridge Town Council member Jim Kinneman said. “As an elected official I fully understand, accept and support that anything I say in an email is part of the public record. Without this level of transparency we all lose. “With electronic records the time period that is considered ‘reasonable’ should be fairly short, i.e., a week or two. Keeping track of these emails is easy – I try to always cc someone on town staff. This accomplishes two things: 1). It makes it part of the town email record and 2). It keeps town staff informed about my discussions with citizens and others. To that point, this email (between Kinneman and the Northwest Observer) was cc’d to town staff. “If an elected official doesn’t comply... removal from office would be a bit extreme, but there does need to be a

negative sanction for not providing the records in a timely and complete form.” Former Summerfield Town Council member Gary Brown agreed that town business-related communications should be accessible to the public, and should an elected official not make public records accessible, there should be consequences. “As ‘public servants,’ all elected officials should be expected to fully comply with both the letter and spirit of the law,” Brown said. “Yes, communications should be public record whether they are written on paper or sent through email or texts,” Rex Riley wrote on Northwest Observer’s Facebook page. “If they are discussing official business on behalf of or will affect the public they represent, the communications should be public. I must add if a person is doing right they will not have a problem with communication being public. There should be a set time that the records are available…”

Dena Barnes, Summerfield mayor pro tem, said public records in written or recorded form should be provided upon request. “If a council member has to use their personal email, they are still responsible for fulfilling public records requests and I have done this in the past.” As to consequences for not fulfilling records requests, Barnes said, “There should be recourse to make an elected official comply with providing public records requests if they do not provide them. When they take office they have a responsibility to the public.” Speaking specifically to Dunham not fulfilling her records requests, Summerfield resident Whitney Lee wrote on Northwest Observer’s Facebook page, “Her (Gail Dunham’s) negligence in performing her mayoral duties portrays distrust in the eyes of the citizens and recourse should be taken.” Look for more responses next week. Want to weigh in on this issue? Email editor@nwobserver.com.

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Stephen Lint of Summerfield shared this photo of Stella, who enjoys chasing rabbits and sitting in laps.

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Once they got the word that the chickens had arrived, Wilson, Kyle, Phyllis and Wilson’s mom and dad, Debora and Sam, headed to Claremont to pick up their new brood. According to Phyllis, purchasing the chickens was “like going through McDonald’s” drive-through. Never leaving their vehicle, they pulled up to the building, gave their order, which had been placed a couple months in advance, and then drove through to pick up the hens. The task of naming the hens fell to Wilson. Surprisingly, he named them all “Henrietta.”

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The chickens came from Shook Poultry, an establishment in Claremont, North Carolina, that offers baby chicks and started pullets (hens that range from 4 to 22 weeks old). Due to the popularity of the chickens, none were available until June.

Within a couple of weeks of arriving at their new quarters, the Henriettas started laying eggs. Wilson and Kyle had an agreement that Kyle would buy the feed until Wilson made enough money from his egg sales to purchase the feed himself and maintain his venture.

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While the hen house was delivered to Wilson’s Oak Ridge home, the chickens required personal pickup. Bringing them home turned out to be an experience in itself.

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At 13 years old, Wilson is a rising seventh-grader at Northwest Guilford Middle School and the proud owner of a flock of very friendly Golden Comet chickens. Although Wilson is technically the owner, the chickens have become a family undertaking.

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Caring for brood of chickens (all named ‘Henrietta’) offers 13-year-old Wilson Anders responsibility – and even a little profit

When asked why he named the chickens all the same, Wilson said it was just easier to call them, since they all answered to the same name.

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The Anders family – (L-R) Phyllis, Debora, Kyle, Wilson and Sam – are all involved with Wilson’s chickens.

Phyllis said the name came from a book, “The Tale of Henrietta Hen,” which was a favorite of Wilson’s when he was younger.

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Wilson doesn’t have a fancy sales pitch and said his strategy is simply to “spread the word” and ask “Hey, do you want to buy some fresh eggs?”

Although Wilson was born with Down Syndrome, the family has never shied away from challenging him and giving him responsibilities.

It’s a strategy that seems to be working. After less than two months, Wilson was able to purchase his own feed and no longer needs further financial assistance from his “Paw-Paw.”

Growing up on a farm has given him the opportunity to work with other animals as well as the chickens. He currently has a pig and works with the cattle that live on his family’s 29-acre farm. There’s also been a goat and a second pig. Plus, Wilson has a garden and helps his grandfather get up hay by driving his own pickup truck.

While most of the Anders family seems quite taken with the friendly flock, Sam’s a bit standoffish – it seems he had a run-in with a rooster when he was a youngster. It’s a story that his dad gets a kick out of sharing. “Sam got flocked by a banty rooster when he was a kid and it chased him,” Kyle Anders shared, grinning widely. As Kyle tells it, a young Sam was being chased by the small but extremely aggressive bird. Sam picked up a board to try to keep it at bay when the wily rooster ran up the board straight into Sam’s arms and attacked him. Sam took off for a nearby field and the rooster followed, daring Sam to come back. In spite of his past experience, Sam appreciates that Wilson is learning valuable lessons from taking care of the chickens. It’s something that’s impor-

As for the chickens, Wilson is responsible for watering and feeding them, putting them up at night and gathering the eggs. But when there’s a conflict with school or Wilson’s other activities, there’s always a family member to lend a hand. For the most part, this is Wilson’s project and he gives it the time, attention and love that he devotes to everything else in his life.

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4-H member McKenzie Beeson puts the finishing touches on her lamb before presenting it at a livestock show.

On Saturday, Aug. 11, Guilford County Cooperative Extension will host one leg of the Carolina Farm Credit Livestock Show series. A total of 82 4-H and FFA participants representing 13 counties from across the Piedmont will compete in Showmanship classes where they will be judged on presenting their animal,

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9U Summerfield Stars win Atlantic Coast World Series championship The journey to the Atlantic Coast World Series last month began in February, when Summerfield Recreation Association held tryouts for the Summerfield Stars 9U team. The team consists of eight returning players from the 8U All-Star team the previous year and three new players. The Stars started the season off strong, earning a No. 1 national and

state ranking in USSSA baseball. Although exciting, this ranking created tough competition for the top-ranked team as all their opponents came ready and determined to beat them. The Stars entered several tournaments, ending with a 30-6 record. Before each tournament, Coach Gooch Gladwell reminded the boys that

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The 9U Summerfield Stars won the Atlantic Coast World Series USSSA championship on July 15, which also earned the team a No. 2 national ranking. The 11 team members include: Ethan Benoy, Alex Broyles, Donald Enter, Riley Gladwell, Caleb Hinnant, Quentin Joyner, Carter Marcum, Nathanael Lorczak, Levi Ponder, Carter Sheridan, and Cam Stone. The Stars are coached by Head Coach Gooch Gladwell and assistant coaches Eric Benoy, Dewey Joyner, David Lorczak and John Sheridan.

Northwest Pediatrics Welcomes New Doctor David M. DeWeese, MD, has joined Northwest Pediatrics. A native of Greensboro, Dr. DeWeese is excited to return to his hometown as a pediatrician. “The way children develop and grow is fascinating, and it’s renewing to see the world through their eyes every day,” he says. He and his wife, Sarah Taylor, have a 5-year-old daughter, Amelia. Before discovering his passion for pediatrics, Dr. DeWeese was a high school Latin and Greek teacher for four years. He enjoys caring for children from birth through adolescence. Medical Degree: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Coach Thanh Ngo on the mend after lung surgery Thanh Ngo has coached cross country and track at Northern Guilford for 10 years. Ngo was diagnosed with pulmonary sequestration in early June and had surgery to remove a mass on his lung on June 26. by MARC PRUITT Thanh Ngo has spent the last 10 years guiding and assisting runners on the cross country and track and field teams at Northern Guilford reach their goals. So it was only fitting that members of his team, their parents, and the local running community helped to re-

ciprocate his efforts when Ngo needed assistance of his own. Ngo had surgery for pulmonary sequestration on June 26 at Novant Medical Center in Winston-Salem, where doctors removed a noncancerous mass and nearly half of his left lung.

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Thanh Ngo (right), with his wife, Esther, and 20-monthold daughter, Lena

Pulmonary sequestration is a rare congenital (present from birth) malformation where non-functioning lung tissue is separated from the rest of the lung and supplied with blood from an unusual source, often an artery from systemic circulation. With a hefty medical bill accompanying the surgery and subsequent stay in the hospital, a GoFundMe account was established for “Coach” by David Melville’s mother, Janet, to help offset the expenses. David Melville, a seven-

time state championship runner who graduated from Northern in June, was coached by Ngo during his four years at the high school. Like the various goals Ngo sets for his runners, the GoFundMe effort exceeded its mark of $17,500 by raising $17,600 in a mere 18 days, with 165 people pitching in to help. “My wife and I were surprised that

the GoFundMe campaign was created for us,” Ngo told the Northwest Observer. “It was created on my second day in the hospital and at that point, I was not ‘all there.’ The anesthesia, pain medication, and physical pain from the surgery were overwhelming for me. I remember my wife saying something about it (the fundraiser) and giving me updates each day, but

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I wasn’t in the right mindset to fully understand the magnitude of it all. “On the fourth day at the hospital, Janet Melville, the creator of the campaign, stopped by to check in on me,” Ngo continued. “By this point, I was becoming less groggy and the fog was lifting. I was feeling less nauseous and started gaining more of an appetite. We talked about how everything was going, and she gave us details about the GoFundMe campaign. She started reading some of the comments left by the donors and both my wife and I started getting emotional. We just couldn’t believe so many people wanted to help no matter how long ago we crossed paths. We never expected so much love and support to come our way. We were so grateful and appreciative that we couldn’t thank everyone enough.” Ngo said he had a chronic cough the last couple of years and did his diligence in going to the doctor to have it checked out frequently. It was a trip to the emergency room in early June that revealed the mass on his lung and his diagnosis. “I went to the ER because of some stomach pain I was having, thinking it might be kidney stones or appendicitis,” Ngo said. “After the CT scan revealed neither, there was a large mass at the bottom of the left lung that was spotted by the doctor. Another CT scan helped diagnose the pulmonary sequestration. I was referred to a cardiothoracic surgeon and that started the progression with everything else. I’ve had it for 32 years. I was shocked to hear that I had this mysterious mass attached to my lung and even more so when I found that it was a rare condition. I wondered ‘Why did it have to me be?’ It did help answer a lot of questions, though. I could have held off on my surgery, but we decided it was best to go ahead and remove the mass, so I would

begin having a better quality of life.” Ngo kept his condition close to the vest. He didn’t want the news to get out and ruin the team’s awards banquet or to cloud graduation, nor did he want to draw attention to himself. He left the hospital on July 3 and said the recovery process will take about four to six weeks, which put him on schedule to be ready to coach his charges when cross country practice began on Monday, July 30. The hardest part of his recovery, Ngo said, has been not being able to pick up his daughter, who is 20 months old. “Recovery has been tougher than I first imagined,” Ngo said in mid-July. “I still have a moderate amount of pain that spikes a couple times a day. It feels like I have a side stitch/cramp most of the time. My back, chest and core muscles regularly tighten up, so I have to continuously massage them to loosen them up. I’m restricted to lifting no more than 5-10 pounds. I’m not allowed to drive. I like to stay busy, so not being able to lift many things and having a limited range of motion really bothers me. It’s difficult not being able to pick up and play with my 20-monthold daughter. She reaches up for me to pick her up multiple times a day and doesn’t understand why daddy can’t pick her up.” Ngo is an active runner himself, but that activity will also take a back seat during his recovery. “There hasn’t been a set timetable for when I can get back to running/ moderate exercises,” he said. “They do recommend that I walk to help my lungs stay active and keep my muscles loose. I think that it’s up to how I am recovering that will determine my ability to begin jogging/running again.”

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games that day, knocking down the first-place seed and placing the Stars in the quarter-finals the following day.

every practice, every game and every workout occurred with one end goal in mind: “win the World Series.” On July 12, all 11 team members’ families traveled to Cary, North Carolina, to prepare for a three-day tournament beginning the following day. The Stars had two games on July 13 for the pool play bracket (a draw format that breaks up competitors into smaller round-robin tournament brackets or flights). During the first game, the boys, adjusting to a new rule of “open bases,” fell by one run to their opponent. The team rallied back to win the second game, giving them a fourthplace seed for bracket play which began on July 14. The Stars won both

On the morning of July 15, the Stars showed up ready to play and won 11-3, sending them deeper into bracket play. They entered the final game as the only undefeated team in the bracket, needing one win to take home the championship. The Crushers beat them in the first game, but thanks to a double elimination rule the two teams played a doubleheader.

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Both teams, exhausted from being on the field all day, started the championship game at 5 p.m. Playing both a strong defensive and offensive game, the Stars defeated the Crushers 13-5, which earned them the title 9U USSSA Atlantic Coast World Series Champions, and a No. 2 national ranking.

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GRINS to... The voters of Summerfield and the NWO for providing weekly entertainment (i.e., the mayor). The antics and drama are much better than any soap opera. Keep up the great work! Ms. Megan and Ms. Erika at Bella

Ballerina for providing such a fun, nurturing dance experience for their students. Scott at Crystal Clear for the quick and fast service we received on the gutter cleaning. Job well done! The person griping about the petition circulating in Summerfield. I agree

with you 100 percent! No worries, the good folks of Summerfield know what the real agenda from this small inner circle is. Shred those petition requests if you love Summerfield!

The people who are asking Summerfield’s mayor to hurry up and release her emails – don’t you know it takes time to redact most of the sentences?

Bella and Stephanie Marshall for coordinating a kids craft show. What an awesome experience for budding entrepreneurs to make and sell their own foods, products and crafts for a good cause. Can’t wait for the next one!

Anyone who would call into question the dedication, talents and love for Summerfield that Dee Hall and Scott Whitaker display. They love God and bring commitment for excellence in Summerfield to work every day. God bless them both!

The person sending the petitions to Summerfield residents with list of supporters. It is great to know who not to vote for in upcoming elections and who supported this town council mess! Trey Hayden of Mr Sandless, whom I hired to refinish my floors that had been damaged by another company. Mr Sandless operates with integrity and professionalism and was a pleasure to work with. And my floors look wonderful! Oak Ridge Lions Club for being such a caring and giving group of community volunteers.

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The hypocrisy of Gail Dunham. For years she screamed for transparency, and now she is ignoring all public records requests. If you voted for her you must be sick of this hypocrisy and seeing your vote wasted. Gail, #MovetoNaperville. All the gullible people who believe the fake news about Trump colluding with Russia. Those who are making the southern end of Belews Lake and along Belews Creek Road a garbage can. The lake is a special gem and should be respected. Show some class and pick up after yourselves! Mayor Dunham for not honoring public records requests for her emails. Didn’t she run on a platform of transparency? Good job of bringing D.C. politics to our wonderful town. Hillary would be proud!

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HOME SERVICES

FLORY'S CLEANING SERVICE. We do the work, you relax and take it easy. Get the best job in town at rates you can afford. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Call (336) 666-4701.

Affordable HOME REPAIRS. One call fixes all! A+ with BBB. For a free estimate, call (336) 643-1184 or (336) 987-0350.

SOUTHERN CUTS LAWN CARE Affordable and dependable, complete lawn maintenance services. 13 years experience. Mowing, pruning, pine needles, mulch, aeration, seeding, leaf removal and more! Call Nathan Adkins, (336) 500-1898.

FORESTRY MULCHING Cheaper and eco-friendly alternative compared to your traditional land clearing! (336) 362-6181, www.ncforestrymulching.com.

NIDIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. 10 years experience. Call Nidia (336) 362-4173. MAID-2-SHINE. Excellent service, 15 years experience. Free estimates, excellent references. (336) 338-0223.

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

OLD SCHOOL

HOME REPAIR /IMPROVEMENTS “No Job Too Small”

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

Wood Rot Repairs • Bathroom Remodeling Painting • Decks and much more! • Insured

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ELECTRICAL BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC. Got Power? Residential, commercial and solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192. Do you have ELECTRICAL NEEDS? Rodney A. Coble, licensed electrician. Monday-Saturday. Call (336) 209-1486.

Your business should be here! Let us introduce you to our readers. Call Marilyn at (336) 644-7035 to find out how we can help you!

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

L&T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE

2103 Oak Ridge Rd. • Oak Ridge

landtsmallengineservice.com Pickup and delivery available Owners: Tom and Laura Wright

(336) 298-4314 APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr. Appliance A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707. WELDING REPAIR, You already broke it, how much more damage can I do? Call Morris, (336) 880-7498.

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WE DO IT ALL WITH PRIDE! For low rates on lawn service, call (336) 404-3983.

CUTTING EDGE LAWNCARE. Affordable. Dependable. Mowing, aeration, leaf removal and more! Please call anytime for free estimate, (336) 706-0103.

CLEAN CUT LAWN CARE. For your lawncare needs. Quality service at a low price. Call Donnie at (336) 671-9940 for a free estimate.

CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 643-9332. www.carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.

COLFAX LAWNCARE Core aeration & seeding. Fertilizing, mowing, trimming, pine needles. Complete lawn care maintenance. Res./comm. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 28 years. (336) 362-5860.

STOKESDALE LAWN Mowing & weedeating. $45 minimum. (336) 840-8164.

GARY’S HANDYMAN HOME SERVICES “Providing value for the home-ownership experience.” Gary Gellert, serving NC’s Piedmont Triad area. Garygellert@gmail.com, (336) 423-8223.

AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820.

FIX YOUR MOWER. Pickup and delivery. Call or text Rick, (336) 501-8681.

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

GRADING / HAULING BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways, concrete work. (336) 362-3647. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt. available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035. E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, demolition, lot clearing, excavating, bobcat work, etc. (336) 451-1282. PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150.

LAWNCARE / LANDSCAPING BUSH-HOGGING. Call (336) 707-2272 for estimates.

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875.

ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981. DELIMA LAWNCARE Free estimates. Licensed & insured. (336) 669-5210. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free estimates. (336) 644-1174. FAY'S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Complete landscape maintenance & hardscaping. Tree work. Reasonable & honest. Call Taylor, (336) 458-6491. 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.

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MASONRY MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone concrete & repairs. Free est. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com. SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or fire pit? We can help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways & sidewalks, patios and more! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

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

PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www. windowcleaningnc.com (336) 595-2873.

KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Residential shingle & metal rooﬁng. Free est. (336) 362-7469.

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, all gas items, tillers, go-carts & golf carts, ATVs, generators, power washers, chain saws and most grills. (336) 689-4167.

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CUTTING EDGE PRESSURE WASHING Aﬀordable. Dependable. Please call anytime for free estimate, (336) 706-0103.

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.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

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.

CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior & exterior. Free est., lic/ins. (336) 669-5210. LAWSON'S PAINTING. Custom decks, pressure washing, boat docks, block ﬁll, wood repair, stain work, textured ceilings, sheetrock repair. Call (336) 253-9089. CINDY’S PAINTING Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155.

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

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PAINTING – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, aﬀordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com.

www.nwobserver.com 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.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, dock work, siding, windows, rooﬁng, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 39 years exp. (336) 362-6343. KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, kitchens & baths, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum ﬂoors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call (336) 362-7469. HAMMERSMITH WOODWORKING LLC. Carpentry, custom cabinetry, built-ins, stairways, exterior & deck repairs. Over 30 years experience. Call Carlton, (336) 404-3002. ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981. DOUGLAS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING, LLC. Custom Builder, sunrooms, garages, additions, kitchens baths. Licensed & Insured, BBB A+ accredited. Free est.. Visit www.douglascr.com or call (336) 413-5050. JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com. RENOVATION WORKS, INC. New construction, remodeling, additions, kitchen, bath and decks. We are a locally owned, full-service design and build company, A+ accredited with the BBB. Visit www.myrenovationworks.com or call (336) 427-7391 to start your next project.

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RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of rooﬁng. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call (336) 944-6118, or visit redrhinorooﬁng.com.

PET PRODUCTS

ROOFING, ROOFING, ROOFING! Best prices in town! Shingle and metal rooﬁng. Top-notch quality. Res./comm., lic. & ins. Belews Creek Construction, (336) 362-6343.

HAPPY JACK. Use DD-33 to control ﬂeas & ticks on dogs & cats topically. Quicker kill. Longer residual. Biodegradable! At Tractor Supply or visit www.kennelvax.com.

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PET SERVICES

MATH AND READING TUTOR for grades K-6. I focus on back-to-school preparedness, improving math and reading skills, and homework / study skills. Call Lynn at (336) 207-4863.

WENDY COLLINS PET SITTING. Parrots, cats, and dogs. 16 years exp. Call or text for more information, (336) 339-6845.

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

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QUICKBOOKS PROADVISOR QuickBooks desktop or online company ﬁle review. $350. Visit www.alignVB.com. SHILOH LANDSCAPE EXCAVATIONS oﬀers an array of mini excavator and skid-steer services. Give us a call today for free estimates: (336) 340-2732. SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470.

 MISC. WANTED $$$ – WILL PAY CASH for your junk or wrecked vehicle. For quote, call (336) 552-0328.

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PET ADOPTIONS Check out these local rescue groups: reddogfarm.com, guilfordcountync.gov, www.triadspca.org, www.aarfanimals.org, www.forsythhumane.org, www.arfpnc.com.

 REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR RENT 2 BR / 1 BA MOBILE HOME on 1 acre for rent in Summerﬁeld / Rockingham County area, $450 plus electric. Leave message with call-back number at (336) 339-7915; serious inquiries only.

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8174 Sanfords Creek Drive, Colfax Vacation at home! Enjoy a private swimming pool, home theatre, chef’s kitchen and much more! $579,900

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4,400+ sq. ft. 4 BR/3.5 BA home. Master suite with sitting room on main level. Oversized moldings, dramatic floor plan, 3 gas fireplaces, large home theater with wet bar. Cul-de-sac lot, sweeping view of golf course. Offered at $575,000

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