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Oak Ridge Elementary earns an A+ Sept. 10 OAK RIDGE – The fireworks were taken hostage by the storms that rolled in during the last evening of this year’s RidgeFest, so the Town of Oak Ridge and the Merchants of Oak Ridge decided to give it a second try – and this time the weather forecast looks a lot more promising. An evening of fun is planned for RidgeFest Reload on Saturday, Sept. 10, beginning at 6 p.m. at Oak Ridge Town Park on Lisa Drive. Enjoy the music of the Shagging Maggie band at 6 p.m., along with food, inflatables, a rock climbing wall, face painting and other activities for kids. The Tyler Millard Band will take the stage at 7:45 p.m. and play before the fireworks display at about 8:30 p.m., as well as afterward.

Growth Index of 8.54 among the highest in state by JESSICA WATERS NW GUILFORD – Oak Ridge Elementary School garnered state recognition and honors this past week, earning not only an A+ grade in the statewide public school ratings, but securing a Growth Index score of 8.56; only 51 out of the nearly 3,000 schools in the state earned a higher score. Oak Ridge Elementary Principal

Denise Francisco held an impromptu staff meeting on the afternoon of Sept. 1, keeping news of the exemplary school rating under wraps until she announced the achievement to the gathered staff and faculty members. “This is an opportunity to celebrate the hard work and dedication of every single staff member at Oak Ridge Elementary,” she told the Northwest Observer following the staff meeting. “Growth is something we’ve talked about every single day with every single kid for the past couple years, and this is a totally new high (score) for this school; we’ve met Growth (bench-

marks) before, but to exceed growth is something we’ve been aiming for and something we’re so proud of.” A significant portion of the credit for the school’s high score and A+ grade rests with the school’s teachers and staff, Francisco stated, praising the expertise and dedication Oak Ridge Elementary’s faculty members. “Our teachers are experts – many of them hold National Board certification, many of them hold master’s or advanced degrees, and they bring that expertise to the profession they

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Town, Kanoy Properties reach agreement by PATTI STOKES

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Primoris Pipeline Services will vacate Fogleman Road property by Sept. 30

News in Brief ..............................................3 Your Questions ..........................................4 Oak Ridge Town Council .........................6 Pokemon Go, summers past ...................8 High School Sports .................................10 NWHS vs. Northern photos ..................... 11 Crime/Incident Report ...........................18 Community Calendar ............................20 Facebook Comments ............................24 Grins & Gripes .........................................24 Classifieds ...............................................27 Index of Advertisers ............................... 31 NWO on the Go! .....................................32

Photo by Patti Stokes/NWO | An industrial staging site on Fogleman Road in Oak Ridge will be vacated by Sept. 30. Site owner Kanoy Properties has agreed it will not store, assemble or transport materials for gas pipelines on or adjacent to the property for a period of 10 years, or until or unless the Town of Oak Ridge agrees to rezone the property for industrial activity, whichever comes ﬁrst.

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OAK RIDGE – Billy Kanoy, owner of Kanoy Properties, recently agreed to terminate his lease of property on Fogleman Road. Kanoy does not admit,

however, to being in violation of Oak Ridge’s zoning ordinances as the Town has claimed since industrial-level activity first began at the site this summer.

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N.C. 150 bridge over future I-73 set to open next month by JESSICA WATERS SUMMERFIELD – Drivers may experience brief traffic interruptions near the interchange being constructed on N.C. 150 where it will intersect with the new stretch of I-73, which is currently under construction. Road crews have been noted occasionally directing traffic along N.C. 150 just to the west of construction of the new bridge on N.C. 150 as the roadway is restricted to one lane to facilitate construction traffic and equipment maneuvering throughout the construction site. While the intermittent lane interruptions may cause brief delays, they also mean the project is proceeding smoothly, and NCDOT resident engineer Brian Smith advised the Observer that the proj-

ect is both on schedule and within budget – if not a little ahead of schedule. “At this time, the new N.C. 150 bridge over the future I-73 is scheduled to be opened sometime in October. Everything is very weather dependent, but barring hurricane-type rains or prolonged spells of rain, this should be obtainable,” said Smith. “This will open the short sections of roadway on both sides of the new bridge.” The existing stretch of N.C. 150 will be abandoned and removed once the realigned, straightened section of N.C. 150 and the bridge are open and construction of I-73 continues. “The new I-73 will go thru the old

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Along with a whole lot of drivers using Strawberry Road, every day I drive over the crosswalk for walkers, runners and cyclists using the A&Y Greenway (near Strawberry Road’s intersection with U.S. 220). I can’t help but feel if speed bumps aren’t used at this junction along with the caution/crossing signs already in place, we as a community will suffer the tragedy of a pedestrian being killed there. Are there any plans to make this crosswalk on Strawberry Road safer?

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In 2013 a ﬂashing yellow light was installed on Strawberry Road for drivers approaching the crosswalk as they near its intersection with U.S. 220.

they near its intersection with U.S. 220. There is definitely ongoing confusion as to whether drivers at this crosswalk are

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Safety issues relating to the crosswalk on Strawberry Road near U.S. 220, used frequently by walkers, joggers and bicyclists, and questions about both driver and pedestrian responsibilities at this crosswalk have periodically been submitted to the Northwest Observer, and we’re happy to address it again. To confirm, the crosswalk is for pedestrians and bicyclists crossing the A&Y Greenway; as you approach the crosswalk from either direction on Strawberry Road, there is a pedestrian crossing sign and the words “Ped Xing Ahead” painted on the road; in 2013 a flashing yellow light was installed on Strawberry Road for drivers approaching the crosswalk as

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has placed additional signage – not only for vehicle traffic, but for cyclists and pedestrians on either side of Strawberry Road, Norris told the Northwest Observer. The signs and flashing lights are intended to alert drivers to be cautious and watch for pedestrians and cyclists crossing the crosswalk. Greenway users we spoke with over the past Labor Day weekend agreed that the crosswalk presents a safety concern, and wondered whether additional safety measures – such as speed bumps to slow down traffic – could be an option. “Speed bumps would be a good idea,” said Kevin Easley, who was visiting the Greenway with his children. Photo by Jessica Waters/NWO

Drivers turning off U.S. 220 and traveling east on Strawberry Road see a Pedestrian Crossing sign at the A&Y Greenway crosswalk. Though drivers are not required to stop at the crosswalk, unless of course there are pedestrians crossing it, they are cautioned to be alert for pedestrians and be prepared to stop.

require a stop at all times. This is just an area where caution is needed,” we were told by an NCDOT district engineer in 2014 when we first posed a question about this crosswalk. “Obviously, if a pedestrian is already in the crosswalk, the driver must yield the right of way.” Just to be sure nothing has changed, we contacted Bobby Norris, another

district engineer with NCDOT, this week to clarify vehicular and pedestrian regulations at this crosswalk, and to ask about the possibility of placing a speed bump there. NCDOT’s Traffic Engineering Department followed state guidelines for high visibility crosswalks when installing the crosswalk on Strawberry Road, and

a different location, but the Greenway was installed in the old right of way of an abandoned railroad,” he added. Again, when approaching a marked crosswalk such as the one on Strawberry Road, drivers are not required to stop as if the crosswalk functioned as a stop sign. Vehicular traffic may continue unimpeded if there are no pedestrians already in the crosswalk. Norris noted there are pedestrian stop signs on either side of the crosswalk at Strawberry Road. In the DMV’s driver’s handbook (which can be accessed online, by the way), Chapter 4, “The driver and pedestrian,” the DMV notes, “Saving a pedestrian’s life is always worth the driver’s lost right of way. The safe driver yields right of way to a pedestrian whether the pedestrian is entitled to it or not.”

“I do come here a lot, and I live right up the street,” added Michelle Moore, who said she often sees vehicles speed along Strawberry Road. “Speed bumps would be a great idea; it would make it a lot safer.”

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 With Mayor Spencer Sullivan absent, Mayor Pro Tem George McClellan presided over the monthly meeting. The consent agenda was approved after adding a second closed session to consult with the town attorney. The Oak Ridge Military Academy color guard presented the colors.

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 Councilman Doug Nodine announced Preservation Oak Ridge will host a dinner/silent auction on Sept. 30 to raise funds for ongoing renovations to the Ai Church at the corner of Alcorn Road and N.C. 68. Dinner tickets may be purchased in advance from Preservation of Oak Ridge members or at the Old Mill of Guilford.

CITIZEN COMMENTS  District Court Judge David Sherrill said Guilford County has 14 district court judges who serve across the county, but most citizens know very little about them. “We’re right down there with the soil and water folks. We have to get out and get our name out,” said Sherrill, who said he was appointed as a district court judge by Gov. McCrory last year and he brought 14 years of legal experience to the bench. Additionally, he is an Eagle Scout and a registered nurse, and worked on an intensive care unit for 10 years before going into law practice. “What we want are judges who are going to do the job and do it right. We don’t want an unknown to the legal community,” said Sherrill, who is running for election in November to keep his judge’s seat. He noted the North Carolina Bar Association conducted a poll prior to the

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governor appointing him and he received far more votes than his opponent.  Marc Tyrey was also appointed as a district court judge and is running for election in November. A Stokesdale resident, Tyrey practiced law for 20 years and is running for a seat that will be vacated by the current judge. “It is so important for the leaders in this community to help folks in your area know about the district court judges,” said Tyrey, noting the judges make decisions on a wide array of civil, criminal, juvenile and magistrate issues including traffic matters, DWIs, misdemeanors and child welfare. Tyrey encouraged citizens to learn more about the candidates running for district court judge seats and talk to people who regularly visit the courthouse to gain their perspective on the seated judges’ performance.  N.C. Rep. John Blust, who said he tries to stay abreast of issues facing Oak Ridge through Councilman George McClellan, offered his assistance with the situation on Fogleman Road if needed. Blust is running unopposed this year, which he attributed to the redrawing of Congressional districts. Though he did not completely agree with the way the districts were redrawn, he said it would have been political suicide for him not to have voted for them; however, in going forward, he said he will work to solve some of the redistricting issues. The legislature had a “crush” of activity at the end of the latest short session and Blust said right after that, he had a two-week trial that absorbed his life. “It’s good to be back around ordinary people who see the world a lot dif-

ferently than those who get too far down into the political weeds,” Blust said. McClellan said Blust was a big help last year when the town faced legislative threats to its historic district.  District court judge candidate Miranda Reavis said she is a graduate of Elon Law’s first class and was in private law practice for 2.5 years, then worked for the public defender’s office as a juvenile defender. Since then she has worked in the adult system, primarily with people with mental health issues. “I’m the only candidate who has practiced in every district court room,” Reavis said, before asking for “your thoughts and prayers and your vote this November.”  Angelo Kidd, a candidate for Guilford County Board of Education, retired in 2015 after 46 years in education, including 19 years as a high school principal and six years as a regional superintendent. “I know schools and I know curriculum and what it takes to run a good school,” Kidd said. If elected, he said he will be the only board member with “boots on the ground” at all four levels – elementary, middle, high school and central office. Kidd said it is unfortunate that the upcoming election will be the first partisan election for school board candidates.  Chris McCracken, a regional political director for Gov. Pat McCrory, said that since McCrory has been in office he has increased teacher pay, improved our economy and helped with regulations. “Our economy wouldn’t be where it is today without Pat McCrory,” McCracken said, then invited anyone who wanted to be involved in McCrory’s campaign for re-election to contact him.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE  Sgt. Carter Clendenin with the sheriff’s District 1 office said that four of the 29 Part 1 crimes which occurred within the district last month were in Oak Ridge.

Clendenin said theft of construction materials are still a concern, and sheriff’s deputies have been talking with contractors about securing their materials. He reminded everyone to be mindful of school buses, of the young men and women who are just learning to drive, and of “car hoppers” – people who go car-tocar looking for valuables in unlocked cars. “Take your valuables out of your car and lock the car doors,” he advised.

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Council went into closed session at 7:26 p.m. After reconvening the meeting about four minutes later, McClellan read a statement concerning settlement of the Kanoy Properties case on Fogleman Road. The lessee, Primoris Services Corporation, has agreed to demobilize its operations and move off site by Sept. 30.

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Thoughts of Pokemon Go, and summers past by HELEN LEDFORD When I was knee high to a grasshopper down on the farm in Caswell County, I wanted to catch a bird, so I followed Mama’s advice. “Oh, just take some salt and, if you get close enough to sprinkle some on its tail, then you can catch it,” she said. I promptly lifted the blue box of Morton’s (whose tag line was “when it rains it pours”) from the kitchen table and sprinted out, certain that I would come home with a robin, a bluebird, or at least a sparrow. All morning I chased birds, throwing salt in the yard, the cornfield and all the other surrounding areas. It suddenly dawned on me that I was accomplishing nothing, and wasting my time. Sort of reminds me of the Pokemon Go craze that created such a firestorm

in the sizzling summer of 2016. With temperatures in the 90s, the frenzy seemed to increase as younger folks – and old – wandered about in great crowds to capture highly coveted images of small, elusive digital creatures. A far cry from early childhood pastimes of the ‘40s and ‘50s, long before the information highway and electronic devices of today. Winding my life tape backward, those fuzzy, black-and-white recollections depict a serious addiction to comic books and their colorful heroes. Admittedly, fascination with those well-loved icons of long ago took a large portion of my friends’ and my time and money and the heroes we chased lived on the pages of 10-cent comic books, and in the Sunday newspaper “funnies.” Captain Marvel, Dick Tracy, Sheena, Queen of the Jungle, the Lone Ranger, Wonder Woman, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse (to name a few) and their adventures were followed daily. Just as kids feverishly traded Pokemon cards at the inception of the popular game in 1991, comic books in my childhood days were swapped until they were shamelessly tattered and worn. At that point, they were only fit for serviceable use in our outdoor john.

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In contrast, my siblings and I joined our friends in not-so-pleasant hunts for real critters – tobacco hornworms. Just like Pokeman Go players, we fanned out in groups among the tall, gumladen plants that were the livelihood of rural families. For this distasteful chore, our reliance was not on a GPS, but eyes and hands. Tell-tale, nibbled leaves were evidence of where those grossly plump rascals dined. Extricating them from their food supply meant grasping each gross, green worm with one’s hand and deftly pinching off its head.

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That was not my style, however. Once, having been ordered to “worm” a half-acre of our crop, I was caught in the act of knocking the critters off with a stick, then stomping them. In the process, I left holes in some of that valuable high-dollar crop. I was soundly reprimanded, as damaged tobacco cut into our profits. Childhood summer vacations consisted of various fun forays into the surrounding woods and streams. Not encumbered with any electronic trappings, here was the business of chasing down large insects we called “jar flies” (properly called cicadas) and holding them in our fingers to feel the vibration of their buzzing. Finding June bugs and tying strings to their legs was great sport, as was catching crawfish in the spring branch. Venturing out after dark, we sometimes encountered a strange bluish glow

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Northwest topples Northern, 47-20 by MARC PRUITT

The forecasted rains for Sept. 2 never materialized at R.L. Billings Stadium, but Thomas Hennigan and Northwest Guilford opened the floodgates in the second half against archrival Northern Guilford for a 47-20 win. After falling behind 20-14, Hennigan put the Vikings on his back by scoring the next five touchdowns – four of which came in the third quarter – as Northwest took command. Hennigan had a 47-yard touchdown catch and scoring runs of 17, 34 and 9 yards in the third quarter as the Vikings scored on all four of their possessions. He added a 2-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter to provide the final scoring margin. Hennigan finished with 211 rushing yards and four touchdowns and 90 receiving yards and one touchdown. “I told the team at halftime ‘We’re not losing y’all, not to these guys, not again,’” Hennigan said after the win. “I could see them looking at me in the locker room like they wanted me to say something. We came

That’s the first time that’s ever happened in my career, so that felt really good.” NWHS head coach Jared Rolfes, after his players drenched him in cold Gatorade following the Vikings’ win over Northern on Sept. 2. Northwest coach Jared Rolfes was Northern’s offensive coordinator).

out in the second half and made it happen. We’ve had this game circled on the calendar since last year.”

Rolfes also got his first cold Gatorade shower from several of his players as the final seconds were ticking off the clock.

Hennigan’s night overshadowed an equally impressive night for Northern running back M.J. Frazier, who exploded for 240 rushing yards on 26 carries and two touchdowns, coming on runs of 73 and 70 yards.

“That’s the first time that’s ever happened in my career, so that felt really good,” Rolfes said. “This win feels really good; I’m not going to lie. It’s a great win for our program. Rivalry games like this, anything can happen. I felt like we were kind of beating ourselves in the first half. But I knew that if we just could hang in there, we would pull away.”

Frazier covered 73 yards on Northern’s first offensive play, and his 70-yard run came on the second play of the second half and gave the Nighthawks their last lead at 20-14. Tre’ Turner caught a 27-yard touchdown pass from Jacob Leonard on Northwest’s first possession for an early 6-0 lead, and Kyle Finnie added a 5-yard scoring run in the second quarter to help tie the game 14-14 heading into halftime. Leonard had 178 yards passing and two touchdowns for Northwest, which improved to 3-0.

Northern fell to 0-2, but coach Erik Westberg saw positive signs from his team one week after getting shut out at home against Page 48-0. “I had a good feeling going in that

Northern (0-2) will play AWAY on Sept. 9, against Williams (3-0) in Burlington. The Nighthawks defeated the Bulldogs last season 47-7, as well as in 2014, by a score of 55-7.

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In July a modular office unit and a mailbox appeared at the site, which is zoned GO-M, or General Office use, moderate intensity. Heavy equipment and 100 or more crew members welding together gas line pipes soon became a daily sight and Town Manager Bruce Oakley said it didn’t take long before he started receiving calls of concern and complaints about the type and level of activity on Fogleman Road, which is largely residential. In response, the town manager met with Kanoy and Greg Greenwell, a superintendent with Primoris Services Corporation, a contractor for Williams Gas Pipeline Transco. During that meeting he said Greenwell told him PSC had an arrangement with Kanoy to use the Fogleman Road site for assembling pipework for use on other projects.

In early August, the Town filed for injunctive relief to halt the industrial activity and a court hearing was scheduled for Aug. 1; the judge assigned to the case, however, cited a conflict of interest and the case was reassigned with a new court date set for Sept. 6. At Oak Ridge Town Council’s Sept. 1 meeting, the council went into a brief closed session, after which it announced that the Town and Kanoy Properties had reached a consent judgment. For its part, Kanoy Properties agreed to terminate its lease with Primoris, effective Sept. 30. Primoris is already in the process of demobilizing its operations and moving materials to an alternate location. “Primoris came to the town and sat down with me and let me know they wanted to relocate as soon as possible,” Oakley said of the company. “After our first couple meetings with them, they were proactive about resolving the issue.” As part of the consent judgment,

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Kanoy Properties agrees to not use its Fogleman Road property to “store, assemble, prepare or transport gas pipeline materials for the improvement of gas pipelines not located on or adjacent to the property.” The injunction will remain in effect for 10 years, until the Town amends its zoning ordinance or rezones the property to permit the use, or the parties agree otherwise, whichever comes first. In exchange, the Town of Oak Ridge has agreed to pay its own court costs and attorney fees, and to waive further enforcement proceedings and fines. As for the fines being waived, Oakley said the Town’s hands were tied by a court order and once it realized there was going to be a resolution, it decided to move forward. “We were close to the point where we would have imposed civil penalties, but it would have made it harder for us to collect and still go through with the court hearing,” he explained. “So we decided to focus on the court hearing.” About 25 Fogleman Road residents attended the Sept. 1 town council meeting; following the announcement that the industrial activity would cease and the contractor would vacate Kanoy’s property in their neighborhood, several thanked the Town for its efforts to resolve the issue, while also noting they had banded together and done

their part. And indeed they did. During the two-month period that the industrial activity was taking place, Fogleman Road residents contacted their local and state elected officials, N.C. Division of Environmental Quality, NCDEQ’s Hazardous Waste Section, the Guilford County Health Department and local newspapers to shed light on the situation and voice their opposition to it. Among the most vocal Fogleman Road residents were Ron Simpson and Martha Pittman. In attendance on Sept. 1, they both thanked the town, but Pittman pointed out there was still work to do in the future to prevent something like this from happening again. Pam Simpson challenged the Town to look at its zoning ordinances and make sure there is an enforceable consequence for breaking or abusing them – especially in the case of repeat offenders such as Kanoy Properties. “We need zoning laws that are fair and equitable – and enforceable,” she said. Oakley agreed, and said the Town will be reviewing its ordinances to see how the wording can be strengthened, which will include a focus on stricter civil penalties on individuals or businesses found to be in violation of the ordinances.

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hands if they were attending the meeting to represent the Fogleman Road neighborhood, about 25 people did so.  Jimmy Green spoke about tractor trailers using the area’s winding, rural roads and thanked Mayor Sullivan, Oakley and Town Clerk Sandra Smith for their help with the issue. A friend of his, who lives on Beeson Road, said he saw a tractor truck with twin trailers traveling on the road around dusk one evening. NCDOT has since put up 45 mph speed limit signs on the road and Green said he appreciated the Town bringing attention to that need. Green then turned his attention to door-to-door solicitors who “use bullying tactics to try to get into your house.” He said he had spoken with some county commissioners and was trying to get something done about the solicitors. “They (solicitors) are … shady at best. We have a lot of elderly people in our community. They tried to push their way into an elderly man’s house while a caretaker was there,” Green said, adding that Rockingham County passed some sort of solicitation ordinance a few months ago.

“I believe my neighbors and I also had something to do with (resolving) it; we were contacting just about everybody we knew,” Simpson said. “But I would be remiss if not recognizing Patti Stokes, editor of the Northwest Observer, and Dick Barron, a reporter with the News & Record – members of the press amplify our voices.”

McClellan urged people with concerns about door-to-door solicitors in their neighborhood to call 911.

 Fogleman Road resident Martha Pittman also thanked the council.

The school is upgrading its WiFi and security system and this year will host three conference championships and at least three state championships and tournaments, which will bring a lot of people from around the state into the Oak Ridge community, Haynes said.

“ … But there is still work to do in the future, not just for this situation but for all situations,” Pittman said, noting that because of all the trucks and heavy equipment on Fogleman Road in recent months, the road has been damaged. She said she filed a complaint with NCDOT and has been assured the contractor will fix the road by Nov. 1. When asked by Pittman to raise their

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 John Haynes, president of ORMA, gave an update on the academy and said the school’s greatest strength was in its teachers; this was recently validated by its re-accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Regarding enrollment, 57 students re-enrolled from last year and 20 are new students. “So we have 77, which is 15 cadets more than we expected and about that same amount more than last

year,” Haynes said.  Mark Matics of Meadow Bluff Lane, off Fogleman Road, thanked the council for working to resolve the issues relating to the illegal industrial activity in his neighborhood. “… I’m proud to be part of Oak Ridge and wanted to thank you for what you do for us,” Matics said.  Pam Simpson, also of Fogleman Road, thanked the council but also challenged it to use the experience as a learning opportunity.

FINANCE REPORT  Sam Anders reported the Town had just received its largest property tax remittance to date, totaling $466,418,30.

COMMUNITY UPDATES  Parks and Recreation. Town Clerk Sandra Smith reported the commission is vetting playground equipment manufacturers/installers for an additional playground at the town park. RidgeFest Reload will be held on Sept. 10 at the park and will include live music, food, activities for kids and fireworks. Heritage Day will take place at the park on Saturday, Oct. 15, and will include displays, music, vendors and more. The Northwest Observer is having a “Best of the Northwest” contest and the town park has been nominated as the

“best place to hang out with friends,” so Smith encouraged everyone to vote online.  Planning and Zoning. Chairman Ron Simpson said last month the board reviewed a one-lot subdivision case for property off Stafford Mill Road.  Merchants of Oak Ridge. MOR member Patti Stokes said the merchants looked forward to partnering with the Town on RidgeFest Reload. Also, plans are underway for the Great Pumpkin Event, which will take place at Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center on Saturday, Oct. 29.

CITIZEN COMMENTS  Sam Anders, CPA, said people from call centers across the world are contacting residents and claiming to be with the IRS. “They (residents) get an automated robocall that sounds like you are going to be prosecuted and they will send the sheriff to arrest you.” Anders said he has had several “well-educated, sharp individuals” contact him because they were alarmed after receiving one of these calls. “If the IRS needs to contact you, they will use the USPS – they will never, ever call, will not leave an 800 number, and will not send the sheriff out to arrest you,” Anders emphasized. “They will send you enough mail to kill a tree, but they will not call you.”

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ORMA’s corps of cadets looks great, and thanked the members of the press who helped to amplify the voices of Fogleman Road residents.

 Councilman Jim Kinneman encouraged everyone who could to donate blood at Oak Ridge United Methodist’s blood drive on Monday, Oct. 10.

 McClellan said it was an honor to serve as the Town’s acting mayor.

Kinneman then encouraged ORMA president John Haynes to provide academy updates at monthly council meetings, and said the Town hoped to someday extend sidewalks to the school.

“In terms of Fogleman Road, the first line of defense is you,” McClellan told those in attendance. “If you see something that doesn’t quite meet the zoning ordinance, call us. I wouldn’t have known had not one person, Ron Simpson, sent an email. Then Martha (Pittman) got involved. Then the ball started rolling.

“Regarding how many residents we have, we’re 7,065 people but we are definitely more than the sum of its parts,” Kinneman noted, citing Fogleman Road as an example of what can be accomplished when people pull together.

“Thanks to the staff and folks in various agencies, EPA, Congressional staffers… one person does make a difference. If anyone tries to tell you it doesn’t, you tell them to come to Oak Ridge, North Carolina.”

 Councilman Doug Nodine recognized McClellan for working to resolve the Kanoy Properties issue, saying McClellan was one of the first ones who visited the Fogleman Road site where industrial activity had been taking place.

CLOSED SESSION  After another closed session lasting about 15 minutes, the council reconvened and subsequently adjourned.

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FRAUD Aug. 30 | A Bank of Oak Ridge customer’s debit card was compromised and between May 27 and June 15 was used to make various purchases at retailers throughout North Carolina. The bank reimbursed its customer for the purchases, which totaled $7,046.64.

Sept. 2 | The owner of Clear View Endoscopy on Ellisboro Road in Stokesdale reported being notified by Capital One that the business credit card had been involved in an identity theft case in Miami, Florida, and unauthorized purchases totaling $9,750 were made on the card. Sept. 1 | A resident of Broadus Court in Oak Ridge reported that sometime between 8:11 p.m. on Sept. 1 and 1:07 p.m. on Sept. 2, an unknown suspect withdrew $10,300 from his bank account. Sept. 6 | A resident of Polo Farms Drive in Summerfield discovered that an unknown person(s) opened a fraudulent account using her personal information.

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Sept. 2 | An employee of Tractor Supply in Oak Ridge reported that sometime between 1:04 and 3:40 p.m. on Sept. 2 an unknown suspect(s) stole her purse, which had cash and seven debit/credit cards inside, from her employee locker located at the back of the store.

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Sept. 5 | A resident of Lake Brandt Road in Summerfield reported a known suspect stole his bank debit card and North Carolina driver`s license. Sept. 6 | The owner of rental property on Colgate Road in Stokesdale reported that sometime between Aug. 1 and Aug. 15, known suspects stole an indoor furnace and outdoor heating pump valued at $4,500 from his rental property and trashed the property.

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Support from not only parents, but the town of Oak Ridge and the community at large plays a large role in the school’s success, Francisco added.

have chosen. But more than that, it’s the passion and dedication that is here every single day,” she said. “We also have to definitely thank our parents for the partnership they provide; they send us students who are ready to learn and then follow up every single night with work at home and support our teachers and staff.”

“The Town of Oak Ridge is behind this community school,” she said. “It is such a supportive community all the way around.”

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School grades and rankings were released Sept. 1 by the North Carolina State Board of Education. An A+NG grade is awarded to schools

that “earned an A and did not have a significant achievement gap that was larger than the largest state average achievement gap,” according to NCSBOE documentation. “The additional (NG) designation was added in 2014-15 to address federal requirements that the highest designation not be awarded to schools with significant achievement gaps.” The 2015-16 school year is the third year for which public and charter schools

have been assigned a letter grade under North Carolina General Assembly’s A-F School Performance Grades program. The grades are based on the school’s achievement score and on student’s academic growth. The Growth Expectation and Growth Index are an indication of the rate at which students in the school learned over the past year, according to the NCSBOE. The standard is roughly equivalent to a year’s worth of growth for a year of instruction.

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Several schools in the Northwest Observer readership area earned high marks from the state Board of Education, including Northern Guilford High, which secured a Growth Index rating of 10.98, placing the school in the top 20 statewide. The school grades and rankings were released Sept. 1 by the BOE, and all but one area school met or exceeded state Growth Expectations and no local school earned less than a B grade.

HIGH SCHOOLS Northern Guilford High earned an A+NG grade with a score of 86 and a Growth Index of 10.98, identified as “exceeding Growth expectations.” Northwest Guilford High earned an A+NG grade with a score of 86 and a Growth Index of 2.38, identified as “exceeding Growth expectations.”

MIDDLE SCHOOLS Kernodle Middle earned a B grade with a score of 76 and a Growth Index of 1.29, identified as “meeting Growth expectations.” Northern Guilford Middle earned a B grade with a score of 79 and a Growth Index of 5.89, identified as “exceeding Growth expectations.” Northwest Guilford Middle earned a B grade with a score of 81 and a Growth Index of 3.44, identified as

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Colfax Elementary earned a B grade with a score of 73 and a Growth Index of -1.88, identified as “meeting Growth expectations.” Northern Guilford Elementary earned an A+NG grade with a score of 85 and a Growth Index of 2.31, identified as “exceeding Growth expectations.” Oak Ridge Elementary earned an A+NG grade with a score of 88 and a Growth Index of 8.56, identified as “exceeding Growth expectations.” Pearce Elementary earned a B grade with a score of 79 and a Growth Index of -1.87, identified as “meeting Growth expectations.” Stokesdale Elementary earned a B grade with a score of 77 and a Growth Index of -2.33, identified as “not meeting Growth expectations.” Summerfield Elementary earned an A+NG grade with a score of 85 and a Growth Index of 4.13, identified as “exceeding Growth expectations.” For complete rating, grade and testing data for individual schools, visit www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/ reporting. For information about the North Carolina Ready initiative, visit www.ncpublicschools.org/ready.

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GRINS to...  The woman who insisted on driving me home for my keys when I locked myself out of my car at Oak Ridge’s post office, then drove me back. Valerie, it’s folks like you who make living here so good!  The Bank of Oak Ridge for giving me the option to make a deposit or cash a check on my way to work in the morning and get immediate credit to my account, thanks to their new ITMs!

“WoooHoooo!!!! I never have to cook again!!!!!” “Sweet tea and biscuits anyone?” “Oh my gosh....I’ll be there on a regular......lol”

“Not really excited for another low-grade ‘food’ outlet.” “It will be nice to have another option for food in Oak Ridge. More job opportunities for people. Especially in a location that was vacant...”

 Jimmy and his family from Strawberry Road in Summerfield for stopping and helping me out on Tuesday evening after taking a spill on my cycle.  (NWHS) Principal Ralph Kitley for trying to do the right thing in a very confusing world.  All the gripers last week concerning the Gadsden flag and its true history and representation. We have had enough of liberal propaganda and lies. God save America and let freedom ring!  Teachers who gave parents a few days to complete school forms. Trying to do this overnight under pressure of this being your child’s homework can be very stressful.

“My kids can have the same ‘first job’ as I had as a teenager!!! Love me some publix!!”

“Just talking about this tonite, about what a waste of real estate this area has become. Hope this happens.”

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 George and all the friendly staff at Rio Grande. They always work very hard to keep the drinks rolling and remember everyone’s order whilst creating a fun and friendly atmosphere. We love you guys!

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 Brown Summit Middle School staff and PTSA for an outstanding pool party, Beautification Day, sixth grade orientation, and seventh and eighth grade open house. We truly appreciate all of your time and dedication!  Patti Stokes for printing all her rules for NWO letter writers (no more than 350 words and no more than one letter per month). Now we all know the rules of the game. Editor’s note: We print the rules for editorials at least one to two times per month, and have done so for the last several years.

GRIPES to...  Parents who create massive traffic jams when the new school year starts, while school buses travel half empty. Is this really necessary?  All those involved in the Gadsden flag controversy. Forget about the past; let’s focus on the future of America.  The mom at NWHS who drives a black Ford and breaks in line. You need to learn to wait your turn!  Any athlete, professional or not, refusing to honor the flag of our country. I served to give them that right and my right to refuse to support such actions. Where do they think their salaries originate?  NWHS for wasting taxpayer money teaching history when history is obvi-

ously irrelevant. Use the money to teach political correctness.  The person who continues to leave their dog’s excrement in our trash can (even after trash pick-up) on Ashton Park Drive. Please stop – the smell is awful and it is beyond rude.  The griper who brought (NWHS principal) Mr. Kitley up. The American flag supersedes every flag; this Gadsden flag shall not nor will not take the place of the red, white and blue!  All the politicians who wasted time with their campaign pitches at the Oak Ridge Town Council meeting, and double gripes to the council member who invited them to come. That was not the time or place for political speeches. Editor’s note: Three of the six people who spoke at the Oak Ridge Town Council meeting on Sept. 1 during the period for Citizen Comments were candidates for district court judges, one was a candidate for Guilford County School Board, one is

running for re-election as a state representative and the other is a regional political director for Gov. Pat McCrory. At least in the case of district court judges and school board members, they would argue they are not politicians; they do, however, have to campaign to be elected.

I’m totally baffled.

 Mayor Randy Braswell and Stokesdale Town Council for wanting to charge the fire department for using water. Do you want the fire department to charge residents to put a fire out so they can recoup their expenses?

 Whoever at NWHS decides on schedule/lunch times. This will be the second year my child has not been able to buy lunch in the cafeteria with only 20 minutes to eat and lines too long to wait.

 Every griper who griped about a decision made by NWHS’s principal. Grin him and show him respect and support for the decisions he makes, which are made with care.  NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick for wearing a T-shirt with Communist dictator Fidel Castro on it to a press conference while explaining he was taking a stand for the oppressed. Huh? Was Castro a champion for the oppressed?

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 The two elderly women who, separately, cut in front of my wife, 2-yearold, 2-week-old, and myself at Wendy’s. You were wearing your church name tags; we’re new here, church shopping, and can mark one off.

 Whoever said an ABC store would bring prostitution and drugs. Seriously? Ask any ABC store if that’s true. Give the Stokesdale citizens more credit than a scare tactic. Editor’s note: Just to clarify, what the speaker at the Aug. 11 Stokesdale Town Council meeting said was that if the Town was so intent on bringing an ABC store to Stokesdale as a way of making money, what would keep it from also bringing prostitution or gambling.

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Scott Whitaker reported that NCDOT is not planning to install a pedestrian walkway on the new N.C. 150/I-73 interchange bridge near Henson Farms. “The ship has already sailed on (a pedestrian walkway), even though it’s a design-build project,” Whitaker said, adding that discussions with NCDOT have focused on what possible aesthetic enhancements can be done at the bridge. Scheduled and designed as a multi-part project, the I-73 construction project has several benchmark completion dates. “Things can change, but we are good right now,” said Smith of the project completion date and staying within budget.

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RIDGEFEST RELOAD, Saturday, Sept. 10, 6-9:15pm, Oak Ridge Town Park. Food trucks, face painting, inflatables, climbing wall, fireworks and more! See display ad on page 7 for more details.

Northwest Guilford Kiwanis GOLF FORE KIDS Tournament, Saturday, Sept. 24, Pine Knolls Golf Course in Kernersville. Shotgun start at 8:30am, great prizes, cash awards, putting contest, and more! To enter, or for more info, email Mark Masters, mmasters895577@gmail.com.

DRIVER WANTED for older gentleman; must have valid license and verifiably clean driving record. Approx. 10-15 hours/week, mostly local and daytime. Please call (336) 430-6852.

HIRING? We can help! Place your employment ad online at www.nwobserver.com. Monday is the deadline for each Friday’s issue.

SAVE THE DATE KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, Friday, September 9, 9am-8pm; Saturday, Sept. 10, 8am-1pm (some items 50% off on Sat.), St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Rd., Greensboro. For more info, visit www.stpaulskidssale.com.

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MONEY IN THE MALL! Sept. 17 & 18, somewhere inside Golden Antiques & Treasures, there will be a $200 gift card hidden for one lucky shopper to find! That’s right! Open 10am-6pm Saturday and 12n-6pm Sunday – and one lucky shopper will find $200 to spend right on the spot! Drop on by and find hidden treasures and more! Located at 341 Ram Loop in Stokesdale. Call (336) 949-4958 for more info. WALK FOR HUNGER – Good Samaritan Ministries of Stokesdale, September 11, 2-4pm, Bethel United Methodist Church walking track. Everyone is invited to participate in the Walk for Hunger. Ask all your friends and family to sponsor you. Challenge others to join you! All donations from the walk will help Good Samaritan Ministries assist those in need in our community. GSM is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations can also be mailed to GSM, PO Box 202, Stokesdale, NC 27357. For more information, call Terri, (336) 643-5887, or Cindy, (336) 382-0939. 4th annual RIDE TO REMEMBER to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, Saturday, Sept. 17, registration 8:30am, kickstands up at 10am, Summerfield First Baptist Church, 2300 Scalesville Road. $25/rider, $30 for two-up, includes lunch and T-shirt. See display ad on page 25 for more info. Mt. Bethel Covenant Church FALL FESTIVAL, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2-5pm. All are welcome to this free event. There will be a bounce house, music, games, hot dogs and silent auction. Come out and join us for a fun-filled Fall Festival. Located at 8130 NC Hwy 65, Summerfield. We look forward to seeing you there! LADIES NIGHT, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 6-9pm, Golden Antiques & Treasures, 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale. Live music, wine tasting, special booth sales and more!

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YARD SALES COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Sat., Sept. 10, 8am, Golden Antiques & Treasures, 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale. $10/space, call (336) 949-4958 to reserve your spot. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Saturday, Sept. 10, 7am-12n, 1736 Oak Ridge Rd., Oak Ridge. Furniture, clothes, household items, and so much more.

Place your Yard Sale ad online at www.nwobserver.com. Classifieds are $4/line per issue. The deadline is Monday for each Friday’s issue. YARD SALE, Saturday, Sept. 10, 8am1pm, 7763 Robinson Rd., Summerfield (off Scalesville, 1/2 mile from US 220 North). MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Saturday, September 10, 7am-12n, 590 Saddlebred Loop, Stokesdale. MOVING SALE, Sat., Sept. 10, 8am-2pm, 7240 Wyatt Drive, Summerfield. Fridge, furniture, washer/dryer, much more! Vineyards of Summerfield COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Sat., Sept. 17, 8a-12n, enter at Highway 150 and Toscana Trace. Home decor, kitchen, kid’s gear, sports & more! YARD SALE, Saturday, Sept. 17, 7am-until, 5515 Union Grove Rd., Oak Ridge. Women’s clothing, shoes, decorative tables, outdoor swing, and misc. items.

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

FLOORING MONTERO’S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & finishing. Commercial & residential. Insured, 17 years experience. Free estimates & excellent references. Visit Monteros-hardwood-flooring.com, or call (336) 215-8842.

GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150.

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

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

BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS LLC. Mulching, landscaping, pine needles/straw, gravel, concrete work. (336) 362-3647.

TLC LAWN CARE Affordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertilization and weed control. (336) 681-0097.

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AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irri-

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

service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174.

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic. & insured. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924.

MASONRY

POWER WASHING

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

gation systems. NC licensed contractor. We

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

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

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

(336) 931-0600

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

MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com. SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or fire pit for fall? 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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STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com. PAINTING – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186. CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155.

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Mobile welding, repairs, and fabrication. 13 years exp. Call Tim, (336) 588-5270. GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

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.

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REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION 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. MANTELS, 10% off stone or marble finishes. Please visit our website blog for more details, www.newlookfinishes.com.

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ALL YOUR HOME MAINTENANCE and construction needs. Roofing, decking, painting, carpentry, gutters, window replacement and more! Call Premier anytime, (336) 430-9507. OAK RIDGE SOLUTIONS. General installation/restoration. Flooring, painting, pressure washing, sheet rock, roofing, plumbing, windows, bathrooms. Call/text (336) 500-3916.

ROOFING A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, (336) 621-6962. RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of roofing. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call (336) 9446118, or visit redrhinoroofing.com. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call (336) 643-8191 or (336) 580-3245.

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Roof replacements and repairs

644-8615 office 508-5242 cell Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. (336) 362-6343.

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MISC. SERVICES FORMER UNCG MUSIC PROFESSOR offering flute lessons for any age/ability, or beginning piano lessons. Can come to your house. Call for more info, (336) 275-5638. BLUEGRASS BANJO, guitar, mandolin and bass lessons. All ages, all levels. Contact Nathan at (336) 404-9310. SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470. COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068.

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FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push

A/R, A/P, sales and payroll taxes. 25 years experience. (336) 829-6881. MARKETING ASSISTANCE for any size

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mowers, any and all gas items, tillers, gocarts, ATVs, generators, power washers,

$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your

west Guilford County in a well-read, trusted

junk or wrecked vehicle. (336) 552-0328.

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grills, chain saws, etc. (336) 689-4167.

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PETS & ANIMAL SVCS. BOARDING / PET SITTING KPS – KELLY’S PET SERVICES Professional in-home pet sitting. Bonded & insured. Member Pet Sitters International.

GE REFRIGERATOR, very good condition,

Pet sitting while you are away, daily walks

model GSS23HSHBCSS, less than 2 years

or runs, play, pet taxi, and more! KPS gives

old. Cost $1,484; selling for $800. (336)

a portion of profits to animal charities. Call,

541-2595, evenings after 5pm.

email, or Facebook message for a free con-

AMRAMP, 31” wide ramp, 13’ long sloped, has been used indoors. Less than 2 years old, excellent condition. $1,250 (priced at

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$2,500 new). (336) 288-5321 or 707-6287.

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YOUNG MALE ORANGE CAT, found near

collection, materials/sundries. 7719 Eversfield Rd., Summerfield, (336) 298-7401. KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Vegetable plants, fresh produce & hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfield.

US Hwy. 150 between Strawberry Road and US 220, Summerfield. (803) 493-8341.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic,

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in Oak Ridge.

w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. (336) 992-0025.

Mini suites to full suites; 100 to 1,000 sq. ft. available. For info, call (336) 643-7577.

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HOMES FOR RENT EFFICIENCY APT. FOR RENT, 1BR, 1,000 sq. ft., walk-out basement. Furnished, includes utilities, cable, WiFi. Short-term lease, $675/mo. Call John, (336) 944-4371.

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1924 Scalesville Road, Summerfield Owner says to sell NOW! Bring Offers! Top Quality Builder’s Home on 11+ acres. Master and 2nd BR on main level. 2 BRs and 3 “Bonus” Rooms upstairs. Back covered porch and deck with fireplace and mini-kitchen. Pre-Appraised at $530,000. Now only $499,000!

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HOMES FOR SALE FSBO, BELEWS LAKE, 3BR, 2BA on 2.7 ac., pvt. pier/dock. $410K. (336) 209-0981.

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FSBO – OAK RIDGE (Huntcliff) 3BR (+bonus & ofc.), 3.1 BA, finished basement, hardwoods, (will be listed at $295K when it hits market). (336) 908-1957.

INVESTMENT PROPERTY MOBILE HOME PARK for sale in Mayodan, NC. Excellent investment opportunity. Approximately 17 acres that allows for growth and expansion. $31,200 in annual income with very minimal operating expenses. Close to Highway 220, Lowes, Walmart and High School. Great buy at $249,900. For details, call (336) 298-4349.

Perfect harmony of luxury and function! An elevator services this perfect townhome in north Greensboro. 3BR/3.5BA plus office and game room/theatre. Master retreat with fireplace and spa-style bath. High-end kitchen appointments. Great moldings; abundant storage. Nearly new condition! All-brick 2-car garage. $424,500

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

LAND FOR SALE 1+ ACRE RESTRICTED HOMESITES. Open, wooded, northern schools, individuals and builders welcome! Only 4 remain, starting at $44K. Call (336) 430-9507 anytime!

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VACATION PROPERTY VACATION HOME ON HIGH ROCK LAKE, 2BR, 1BA, water-front lot, sea wall, 65’ pier/ dock, boat ramp. $190,000. (336) 451-5601.

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