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ceremonies Oak Ridge Military Academy will hold its Patriot Day Ceremony from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11. Everyone will meet in front of Alumni Hall, 2317 Oak Ridge Road. Cadets will be in formation and a brief speech will be given. On Saturday, Sept. 12, WoodmenLife will present a 9/11 Honor and Remembrance Ceremony from 10 to 11 a.m. at Linear Park in downtown Stokesdale, to commemorate those who lost their lives on Sept. 11 and all veterans, firefighters, police officers and first responders who have given their lives in the performance of their duties or who are currently serving our country and our communities. Veterans will have an opportunity to speak to the crowd. For more information, call Frank Bruno at (336) 337-8473.
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Town revisits solicitation laws by GERRI HUNT OAK RIDGE – It’s a common sight in large cities: You pull up at a red light, and someone is at the edge of the road, humbly hoping for donations from kind drivers. It may be a homeless man seeking spare change or someone who lost their income and is looking for odd jobs. But many motorists stopping at the N.C. 68/Oak Ridge Road traffic signal in recent weeks have been greeted by solicitors of a different nature.
Oak Ridge Town Hall received several complaints about the yellow-vested men near all four corners, aggressively approaching drivers. And when the Northwest Observer posted a picture on Facebook of the activity, comments rolled in fast and furiously. Seeing one of the solicitors made Samantha Hefner uncomfortable as she sat in traffic. “I was sooo glad he didn’t make it to my car before the traffic started moving,” she said.
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Fundraisers for the Miracle House of Hope, based in Charlotte, have been a common sight over the last few weeks on N.C. 150 at the N.C. 68 intersection in Oak Ridge.
Dear First Responders… Northwest Middle 7th graders write to heroes NW GUILFORD – “With 9/11 upon us, I feel like it is important to remember the people who are no longer with us. But people also did survive 9/11, and that is because of people such as first responders.”
Elizabeth Cake’s sentiment is shared among many of us, including her seventhgrade classmates at Northwest Middle School, who have written letters to first responders. “Thank you for keeping our towns safe,” writes Brandon Miller. “Thank you to the military, firefighters, police, doctors, nurses, and EMS drivers. Thank you for
protecting our country.” For some students, the aid of first responders hits close to home. “God made you a protector, a helper and a life saver. My papa was a state trooper so I know what it is like for you to be scared, but don’t be,” writes Jeffrey Davis. “Believe that God is
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CrossFit’s amended COA approved OAK RIDGE – A longstanding battle between the Town of Oak Ridge, its Historic Preservation Commission and CMT Commons, which operates CrossFit on Linville Road, may soon come to a close. At a specially called meeting of the HPC on Sept. 1, CrossFit representatives submitted an amended COA (certificate of appropriateness) for the fitness facility it constructed in 2012; the amended COA outlines how the company proposes to address several remaining items listed on the conditional COA that the HPC granted in October 2012, but have still not been addressed to the satisfaction of the HPC. “The amended COA from CrossFit offered resolution, including some new solutions, to outstanding items,” said HPC chair Ann Schneider. “This resolution grew out of the informal meeting that the HPC held with CrossFit in August, as well as subsequent site visits and guidance provided by the HPC and Town staff.” The “new solutions” CrossFit has proposed include replacing two solid
panels on the facility’s front overhead rollup door with two panels containing four clear tempered glass panels with opaque backing, installation of faux windows on the top half of seven doors on the front and sides of the facility, and adding architectural details to the building.
“I hope that this resolution will be welcomed with enthusiastic support by all concerned. I’m grateful for all of the hard work on the part of CrossFit, the HPC, and Town staff that led us to this positive decision,”
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town council meeting urged the council not to move forward with the trail design, citing the projected cost of the trail and its subsequent burden on taxpayers, lack of need for a trail system through Summerfield and lack of citizen support for it; however, the vast majority of nearly a dozen citizens who voiced their opinions said the trail would be both a draw and an asset to the community, and they strongly encouraged the council to take the next
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e-mail: questions@ nwobserver.com Do you know why the pipeline people (I assume Pine Needles) are doing all the surveying and marking with orange flags, etc.? I don’t know if it’s everywhere, but they are doing it for sure in Summerfield. Before we had a chance to look into this answer, the reader contacted us again and said a representative of a pipeline company knocked on her door and told her husband the gas lines were being replaced. “He went into a lot of detail, and said not to be concerned when we see the old pipes they take out, that they are in good shape. They will just look bad because they are so dirty,” said the reader. “He said there will be a lot of heavy equipment and they will also be cutting down trees on their right-of-way. My husband got the impression they wanted people to know this will be a safe project.” With that in mind, we hopped in the car and rode to the area in question – in the Oakhurst Farms subdivision off Oak Ridge Road in Summerfield. It was hard to miss the site, as it’s right on Whitaker Drive, with colorful pennants strewn across a couple of poles at the entrance to a long, narrow piece of property where the underground
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Transco Pipeline is replacing 1.27 miles of pipe in response to population growth in the N.C. 150 area.
pipeline is marked with stakes. Jimmy Roberts, operations manager at Pine Needle Operating Co., said the work is not handled through his office, and passed us along to Chris Stockton, who handles media relations for Transco Pipeline in Houston, Texas. “We are in the process of replacing a 1.27-mile section of our exist-
ing 30-inch Transco pipe located just off N.C. 150,” Stockton said. “The replacement is in response to population growth in the area and associated regulatory requirements.” Stockton confirmed that excavation was to have started on Monday, Aug. 10, and should wrap up by mid- to late September.
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Council, DOT honor Lions Club OAK RIDGE – Councilmen George McClellan and Jim Kinneman, and four audience members – all members of the Oak Ridge Lions Club – stood proudly during the Sept. 3 Oak Ridge Town Council meeting, as Mayor Spencer Sullivan read a proclamation in recognition of the club’s selfless service to the community.
which the Lions have removed litter and debris from Linville Road faithfully four times per year. Other community service includes assisting local sight- and hearing-impaired residents; offering vision and hearing screenings in the Lions Club Vision Van at local events; and providing a college scholarship.
The Lions Club was honored in August by the N.C. Department of Transportation for being part of the Adopt-AHighway program for 20 years, through
Sullivan presented the signed proclamation to Carolyn Brown, a charter member since the club was founded in 1992.
Senior Healthy Living Expo, Sept. 15 GREENSBORO – September is National Senior Center Month, as designated by the National Council on Aging. Senior Resources of Guilford will celebrate with a free Healthy Living Expo for anyone 55 years of age or older on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3906 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. The expo connects seniors with various Guilford County services and
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Girls invited to join Scouts In the coming weeks, several local sessions are planned to provide girls and their parents more information on the Girl Scouting program. Girls can join for $15. They will immediately be able to participate in Scouting events, but placement in a troop is based on availability. Dedicated adults are also needed to take on the role of troop leaders. Upcoming informational sessions in the northwest area include: • Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. – Girl Scout Learning Center, 1203 Frances Daily Court, Colfax; • Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m. – Center
United Methodist Church, 6142 Lake Brandt Road, Greensboro; • Thursday, Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m. – Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge; • Monday, Sept. 28 6:30 p.m. – St. Paul Apostle Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro; and • Thursday, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m. – Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola Drive, Stokesdale. MORE INFO? Visit www.girlscoutsp2p.org or contact local recruitment manager Amanda Wyckoff at (336) 274-8491 or awyckoff@girlscoutsp2p.org.
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“They were extremely rude when I said I had no cash – which was true,” said Caylan Martin. “Why Oak Ridge?”
about their fundraising techniques. Not good…” he added.
“Maybe it’s all about demographics,” offered Todd Harmon. The men were raising money for Miracle House of Hope, a Charlotte ministry that works with people attempting to overcome drug and alcohol addiction. Recovering addicts can stay at one of several of the ministry’s residences – if they raise money for their own room and board, according to minutes from a 2014 Charlotte City Council workshop. Bill Edwards checked with the Better Business Bureau, which had no files on the group. Neither did Charity Navigator, an independent nonprofit corporation that evaluates charities.
“This is crazy,” said Kari Thein. “Oak Ridge needs to stop this behavior. They are a hazard in the middle of the street, not to mention scaring people.” Jerry Cooke told the Oak Ridge Town Council during its Sept. 3 meeting that he called 911 to request that a deputy check out the activity at the busy intersection. “I don’t know if we can do anything to make a safer option for people, or require them to get a permit to solicit,” he said. So what can Oak Ridge do? Not much, at this point. “We have received some complaints on it, and don’t mind speaking to the solicitors, but our response options are limited,” said Guilford County Sheriff’s Lt. Chad Sibert. “We can intervene if
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And that legality rests in the town’s ordinances… which do not address such activity.
“Most of the time in neighborhoods, it’s your own neighbors, who are welcome… more often than not, it’s people you know,” said Sullivan. “It’s only the strangers who create an issue of discomfort or concern.”
Oak Ridge Mayor Spencer Sullivan says that like everyone else, he noticed the Miracle House men on the street corners.
“It’s something council will take a hard look at, and hopefully come up with an ordinance that would allow us to continue with ‘desirable’ solicitation that benefits the community, as opposed to outside groups that might come in and not be perceived as favorably,” he said.
As for soliciting from the streets, even Miracle House of Hope’s hometown has ordinances that ban soliciting vehicle occupants from streets, shoulders or medians, and banning panhandling. The City of Charlotte’s Article I, Section 15-15 states, “It shall be unlawful for any person to beg, solicit or panhandle on a public sidewalk, public right of way or within a public park owned by the city… by accosting another, or by forcing oneself upon the company of another.”
Sullivan said the town council has started researching ordinances in other municipalities that could be adapted to Oak Ridge – being careful to not ban more welcome solicitors such as local
But that hasn’t stopped the solicitors from Miracle House, however; Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have issued verbal warnings and citations, and made some arrests.
“These people are creating a difficult situation for traffic and safety, which is not something we need,” he said, also citing problems with unwanted door-todoor solicitors in recent months.
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Ashleigh Buck points out the special qualities it takes to do such things as transporting injured people and saving others from life-threatening disasters. “Not just anyone could do your job. It takes a kind, selfless person, like all of the men and women who work in those situations,” writes Buck. “We thank you for being there when the people of our, and any, community need help. We are so lucky to have people who care so much about us.”
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Ashley Cox echoes her classmates. “We sit in our homes feeling safe and secure, while you are out keeping us that way. I want to thank you all for keeping me safe,” she writes. “You are the leaders of this world… you are a powerful positive input to society. You save, inspire and most of all, you protect.” And Emily Lei sums it all up. “Gracias to all those wonderful people who put other peoples’ lives in front of theirs. We are all so honored and blessed to have you guys behind our backs. Heroes to me are not just what they say in a comic book… a true hero is somebody that knows they are risking their life, but still do it anyway and in my eyes you guys are the true heroes.”
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SEPT. 3 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by GERRI HUNT After Mayor Spencer Sullivan called the meeting to order, Dr. Dan Nobles, president of Oak Ridge Military Academy, led the opening prayer. Councilman Ray Combs was out of town. The meeting agenda and minutes of a June 9 closed session were approved.
PROCLAMATIONS Eliza Russom Dick. A proclamation of recognition was presented to the family of Eliza Searcy Russom Dick, who died on Aug. 17 at age 105. “She was a long-time resident of this community, and a life lived that long and that well deserves to be recognized outside her church, St. James AME,” said Sullivan, before
reading the proclamation out loud. “…She demonstrated in countless ways her dedication to the welfare of others and earned the respect and affection of people from all walks of life and ages,” states the proclamation. “She lived during the most eventful years of the world’s history; and in her quiet way was a force for good and a stabilizing influence on those around her.” To view the article on Eliza Dick which ran in our Dec. 6-12, 2013 issue, visit www.nwobserver.com and select “or, click here to view past issues” under the current issue displayed on the homepage. Lions Club. Sullivan also read a proclamation recognizing the Oak Ridge Lions
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The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office has notified area companies with trucks hauling twin trailers that they will be stopped and cited if they travel on N.C. 68.
PUBLIC HEARING AG to CU-RPD. Town Planner Bill Bruce said a public hearing for a requested rezoning of 29.3 acres on Bridgehead Road was granted a 60-day continuance by the Planning and Zoning Board following the death of one of the property owners.
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Site Plan Review. Bruce presented developer Kevan Combs’ site plan for a swimming pool and pool house at the end of Hawkwood Court in the Knights Landing subdivision. See Real Estate briefs in our Sept. 18-24 issue for more on this discussion.
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Town manager Bruce Oakley said North Carolina’s updated estimated population figures were recently released, and show Oak Ridge’s estimated population is 6,927; he noted that only a few years ago Oak Ridge “was right at 4,000.”
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“This is amazing. Trees? Come on Councilman Kinneman, please,” she said, referring to a short discussion during the site plan review about the tree requirement for 12 parking spaces in the pool house parking lot. “Tomorrow is a national day of prayer for our first responders and police officers. They are under attack, if you have not noticed. It’s open season.”
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A funeral for a sheriff’s deputy gunned down in Houston was scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4, and Jade asked council members to take a moment at 11 a.m. to remember first responders. “Who are they? They don’t know you. You call 911 and complete strangers come to your aid. They put their life on the line and we need to respect that because I certainly would not do it myself,” said Jade. “I don’t care about trees and plantings and how high a fence is. I care about our people, no matter what their color is, no matter how they pray. Simple.” Jade then asked the council to post the criteria of “historic” on the town’s website. “What’s the criteria (for placing a plaque at a historic structure)? Nothing’s there. Were they (original property owners) slave owners? I don’t want to put a plaque on their land if they were holding black people against their will. What’s the point of that?” Jade demanded to know. “That’s a black eye in America’s history, and we need to recognize it, embrace it, and move on. But we should never forget it. I don’t think anyone’s property should get a plaque if they got their money through other people’s means.” She then dismissed herself, saying she had better things to do. Spencer thanked her for her comments.
FINANCIAL UPDATES Finance Officer Sam Anders gave an overview of the previous month’s financial activity, and said the annual audit is underway. He requested a budget amendment of $4,100 for dues and subscriptions, some of which have increased due to the town’s increased population. Kinneman and Sullivan both said they appreciated the new format of the budget report, which displays the budget to-date and makes it easy to spot large discrepancies. Anders noted the new accounting software can generate reports showing the original and
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Fire department. Chief Steve Simmons said the department responded to 22 medical calls and 31 fire or service calls, and underwent 252 hours of training in August. He advised citizens to “help us find you” by making sure house numbers are easy to read and not covered by bushes, hanging baskets, etc. Consider putting house numbers on both sides of the mailbox, and cut back overgrown limbs that might obstruct a fire truck or ambulance from using a driveway, costing valuable minutes in an emergency. The fire department’s barbecue will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10. Chopped barbecue will be $7 per pound and will be sold via a drive-thru. Simmons explained that unlike past years, there will be no sitdown dinner this fall, as attendance has outgrown the station and parking areas, and it’s dangerous for people to park along Scoggins Road or in the holeridden field behind the station. Planning and Zoning. Chair Doug Nodine said the 60-day (versus indefinite) continuation of the rezoning request for property on Bridgehead Road was a compromise (this was not the first time the property owner requested a continuance). Nodine said the Knights Landing site plan hearing brought many Linville
Oaks residents to the P&Z meeting, and several expressed concern about the subdivision’s impact on their water levels and runoff on their streets. Parks and Recreation Commission. Oakley reported that Town Park’s Phase IIA, which includes an amphitheater, should be completed by Sept. 12. The Commission is locating sites for three requested memorial trees. The Grassifieds will perform in the park on Sept. 19, and The Tyler Millard Band on Oct. 3. A grand opening for the Cascades Park on Goodwill Church Road is tentatively set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. The public is invited, but parking is limited. Historic Preservation Commission. Chair Ann Schneider said the HPC met with Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz, three members of the State Historic Preservation Office, and the regional director of Preservation North Carolina on Aug. 11. HPC presented information about outreach programs, the five-year historic marker plan, maps and an updated historic inventory. “Our guests said they were impressed with our presentation, and see our district as a model of appropriate growth within a rural historic district,” said Schneider. On Aug. 12, HPC approved an amended Certificate of Appropriateness for landscape plans at Oak Ridge Military Academy’s Holt Hall. HPC also met informally with CrossFit representatives on Aug. 12 to discuss an application for
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an amended COA. For more on that discussion, see News Briefs. Schneider said the HPC is fighting House Bill 799 (which would allow property owners in historic districts to request to opt out of the districts); she urged citizens to read “Bill proposes ‘opt-out’ to historic districts” on the front page of the Northwest Observer’s Sept. 4-10 issue and to ask state legislators to oppose the bill, especially the opt-out provision. Schneider and town clerk Sandra Smith have sample letters that can be sent to legislators. “While the HPC and Town would likely be able to defeat any such requests if the bill passed, it would be a
costly and time-consuming process, and could eventually take its toll on the historic district,” said Schneider. Councilman George McClellan noted there is already an opt-out provision in the state statute, under powers of HPCs. “In an era when we are trying to streamline state government and cut taxes, this bill is counteractive to all of that,” he said.
CITIZEN COMMENTS Jerry Cooke complained about solicitors at the intersection of N.C. 68 and N.C. 150. Mayor Sullivan said the town is looking into creating an ordinance to
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juveniles, neither of whom was injured. Sept. 2 | A resident of Summerfield Road reported her child was slapped and elbowed, resulting in a split lip, while riding a Northern Middle School bus; an investigation is underway.
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Sept. 6 | Uptown Charlie’s on Church Street in northern Greensboro reported a customer left without paying for a meal, valued at $49.35. Warrants are pending on the suspect.
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Sept. 3 | A resident of Ruffin in Rockingham County was cited for misdemeanor possession of stolen property after his vehicle was stopped on Pleasant Ridge Road for an expired license plate; the plate had been reported stolen from a Greensboro vehicle in June.
Sept. 3 | A resident of Spencer-Dixon Road in northern Greensboro reported that during a domestic dispute, a known person damaged the victim’s 1999 Dodge Durango by cutting a tire and then striking the vehicle with another
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COUNCIL COMMENTS Council members thanked Schneider, HPC members, town staff and committees for their hard work. “I hope we will all remember that tragic (9/11) event when our country was attacked by terrorists, and go out of your way to say thanks to folks in our fire departments and in law enforcement,” said McClellan. Referencing what Heather Jade said during the Citizen Comments period, Kinneman said that had she attended prior council meetings, she would have seen the council is very supportive of first responders. “Trees may be a trivial point, but it’s an important point in a site plan,” he said. Regarding Jade’s remarks on HPC, Kinneman said the historical markers’ process is open, and HPC meetings are public.
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Sept. 2 | A resident of Warner Road in Kernersville reported an unknown suspect stole six large car batteries, valued at $242.
Kinneman announced the Lions Club will hold its annual golf tournament at Pleasant Ridge Golf Course on Oct. 17, and Oak Ridge UMC has a blood drive on the second Monday of even months. Stone noted he raised the question about solicitation a year ago. He referred to town volunteers as “the guys who bust the boulders and move them out of the way.” Sullivan thanked HPC and town staff for working toward a solution with CrossFit, “and Chad Gimbert (CrossFit co-owner), particularly, for finally making the effort on a complete application that could be heard by HPC. I think we have finally put this in our past.” He noted that Lowes Foods is finalizing construction on their expansion and will hold an open house on Sept. 10. “And one last note,” said Sullivan. “There was a house in Oak Ridge that was a stop on the Underground Railroad, and not many people know that.” The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
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Northern (1-1) defeats Northwest (2-1) Vikings on top at end of the first half 10-0, but come up short in second half by L.A. LOGAN After the first half of the game on Sept. 4, the Northwest Guilford Vikings seemed poised to take a victory from the Northern Guilford Nighthawks; when the game clock ran out, however, the Nighthawks had surged ahead and the Vikings walked off the field with a disappointing loss, 21-13. “It was a total team victory,” said
Northern head coach Johnny Roscoe. “It was a good win for our program.” Despite the Vikings’ lead in the first half, they missed out on key opportunities. “The big difference was our lack of execution on offense in the first half,” said Northwest head coach Jared Rolfes. “We had five or six opportunities to cash in on touchdowns.” After Northwest’s wide receiver Tre’ Turner dropped a potential 3-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jake Smith, Northwest settled for a 3-0 lead. In the second quarter, Northern quarterback Miles Timmons threw two in-
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terceptions, one right to Northwest middle linebacker Justin Stone, which he returned 18 yards for a touchdown and the other to cornerback Tico Hamphill that ended a potential Northern scoring drive. Northwest led 10-0 at halftime. With their first-half woes behind them, the Nighthawks emerged as Roscoe activated “Operation CJ Freeman.” Freeman gave Northern life when he scored a 4-yard touchdown that brought them to within six points. The drive lasted over eight minutes, literally draining the Northwest defense. After settling for another field goal by Zac Ellison, the Vikings’ defense failed to slow down Roscoe’s rushing attack. Freeman, who rushed for 176 yards, scored his second touchdown from four yards out. “Smash mouth football is what we’re known for,” he said. “We started to play Nighthawk football.” Despite failing to convert the extra point, the Nighthawks’ crowd encouraged one last defensive stop. Northern’s defense answered the call and forced a Vikings’ punt.
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said Northern safety Tucker Hord. “That’s just how we try to play.” Tied 13-13 in the fourth quarter, Freeman ran the ball 15 consecutive times before Timmons called his own number and crossed the goal line for a 4-yard go ahead touchdown with 54 seconds left. Recovering what appeared to be an onside kick, Northern’s special team never gave Northwest wide receiver Thomas Hennigan a chance to return the kickoff. “That was more a squib kick,” said Roscoe. “We wanted to kick it to a dead area. The ball bounced around, and we got it back.” Rolfes acknowledged the kick was a solid piece of coaching and a good call at the end of the game. Northwest’s offense never got back on the field. “It’s not very good when your defense scores more points than your offense,” said Rolfes. “Northern did a good job of coaching them up.” LOOKING BACK | “There’s obviously a lot of bad blood,” said Rolfes. “It’s tough to lose to your rival, especially when you
haven’t beaten them yet.” Northwest’s Smith rushed for 58 yards and completed 11 out of 23 passes for 122 yards; Hennigan was held to six catches for 69 yards. “We didn’t do well in the first half,” said Roscoe. “But the defense played well the whole game and kept Northwest out of the end zone.” Northern outscored Northwest 21-3 in the second half to rally from a 10-point halftime deficit. COMING UP | Northern plays their second consecutive home game against Williams on Sept. 11. The Nighthawks thumped the Bulldogs last year 55-7. Northwest will also have a home game, against Southeast*. The Vikings are 0-4 all-time against Southeast; the two teams haven’t played since 2008. *Note: Because of stadium construction delays at Southeast, this game which was originally scheduled to be played at Southeast will instead be played at Northwest.
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NORTHERN GUILFORD – Northern Guilford football coach Johnny Roscoe, who coached at South Carolina’s Hartsville and Lancaster high schools, will be inducted into the 2015 South Carolina Football Coaches Hall of Fame on Dec. 11 in Myrtle Beach.
“Coaching with him has taught me to always be looking for new ways to do things,” said Northern assistant coach Todd Sharpe. “One of Roscoe’s main points of emphasis is the relationships that are built, and the connections that occur even after players graduate.”
“The hall of fame is an excellent honor,” said Roscoe. “It’s the biggest honor I can think of.”
Former NGHS players who graduated in the Class of 2015 have much to say about Roscoe.
He said the honor is even more special because he’s being inducted with his high school head football coach from Hartsville, Billy Seigler.
“He coaches to win and knows how to win,” said Mook Reynolds. “His record shows.”
“I’m doing what I’m doing primarily because of Coach Seigler,” he said. “He’s played a big part in everything that I’ve done.” Roscoe, a 1971 Guilford College graduate, won a state championship at Hartsville and continued his coaching legacy at Lancaster. After coaching 21 seasons in South Carolina, the 1995 Guilford College hall of famer retired in 2005. Roscoe came out of retirement in 2009 to accept the position as Northern’s head coach; he retired again in February 2013 after leading the Nighthawks to three straight NCHSAA Class 3-AA state championships. To the delight of Nighthawks fans, Roscoe’s second round of retirement was short-lived, and he resumed his position as Northern’s head coach in the fall of 2014. “Johnny and his wife, Jane, have been outstanding ambassadors of Guilford College,” said Dave Walters, Guilford College sports information director. “Guilford is fortunate to have folks like Johnny enjoying such success
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“Coach Roscoe taught me how to be a leader,” said Tre Marsh. “He has told me to be a leader not just on the field, but at home as well.” “Coach Roscoe always cares about his players,” said Austin Coltrane, a 2014 graduate. “He always told us that life is about more than just football – it’s about becoming a good man. He was one of my biggest mentors while attending Northern, and he continues to mentor me through college football and life.” Current players recognize what makes Roscoe special as well. “Coach Roscoe has built Northern up from nothing,” said senior Tucker Hord. “He has so many years of experience. He has given us players so many lessons that we can’t take for granted.” “When I first came to Northern as a freshman, I
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Northern Guilford head football coach Johnny Roscoe will be inducted into the South Carolina Football Coaches Hall of Fame after coaching 21 seasons in the state.
didn’t realize how smart of a man Coach Roscoe is,” said senior CJ Freeman. “I thought Northern just had some ‘freak’ athletes. As I played for Coach Roscoe, I saw how he turned average players into stars through his knowledge of the game.”
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STUDENT PROFILES Thanks to the coaches and teachers at Northern and Northwest High Schools for their student recommendations and input, which make it possible to recognize these talented, dedicated students for their accomplishments in academics, athletics and cultural arts.
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Hometown: originally from San Diego, California, and now lives in Greensboro Toughest class: AP Spanish Future plans: Study business and economy at a university Hobbies: Watching soccer, hanging out with my friends and playing the guitar Most admired athlete: Mesut Ozil (professional soccer player with the German national team) Favorite food: Lasagna Favorite band: Red Hot Chili Peppers (alternative rock band) Favorite movie: (Batman) “The Dark Knight” Siblings? One sister Best vacation ever: San Diego to see family Years lived in Northwest area: Seven
now lives in Oak Ridge Toughest class: Pre-Calculus Future plans: College, then the military Hobbies: Basketball, weightlifting, chess Most admired athlete: Dwight Freeney (NFL defensive end, free agent) Favorite food: Chicken parmesan Favorite musician: Big Sean (hip-hop artist) Favorite movie: “Talladega Nights” Any siblings? One sister Best vacation ever: Hawaii Years lived in Northwest area: 11 Dream job: Explorer/oceanographer and NFL player Interesting fact about yourself: “I walked out with the championship trophy for the Indianapolis Firebirds, an arena football team.”
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What is one thing you wish you could change about school? No homework and start school day at 10 a.m. Nickname: “J” Pre-game ritual: “Close my eyes and count to seven.” Coach Jared Rolfes’ comments on Jared: “Jared is the captain and the leader of this football team. He works hard and is the type of player we want our studentathletes to be like.
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KAITLYN BROCK, senior Position on the team: Middle blocker Hometown: Summerfield Toughest class: AP Literature Future plans: Play volleyball in college Extracurricular activities: Eco Club and Beta Club Hobbies: Traveling, baking and watching “Grey’s Anatomy” Most admired athlete: Kerry Walsh (professional volleyball player) Favorite food: Strawberries Favorite musician: Justin Timberlake Favorite movie: “The Other Guys” Any siblings? Yes, two Best vacation ever: Trip to Spain and France Years lived in Northern area: 17 Dream job: Travel the world for missions What is one thing you wish you could change about school? Shorter hours and more focus on AP exams Nickname: “KB” Pre-game ritual: Listen to music and do Nighthawk cheer Coach Sharon Park’s comments on Kaitlyn: “Kaitlyn is the consummate team player. She looks for ways to inspire her teammates to be great. Kaitlyn has grown exponentially as a player from her freshman year to her senior year. She’s passionate about volleyball and has worked extremely hard year-round to become the player she is today. I feel blessed to be her coach.”
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step toward bringing it to fruition. After receiving citizen feedback, council members confirmed specifics of the contract before voting 5-0 to pay Stewart $320,294 for trail and pedestrian structure design, permitting, public involvement, geotechnical engineering, and drainage design. The A&Y Greenway is proposed to run through Summerfield north to south along the route of the abandoned Atlantic and Yadkin Railroad. The southern alignment of the greenway will extend the trail 2.54 miles, from where it currently ends at the pedestrian tunnel under U.S. 220 to the railroad bed beside Summerfield Elementary School. To meet Department of Transportation standards and be eligible for matching MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization), state and federal funding, it is recommended the trail be 10 feet wide and asphalt-paved to accommodate both bicyclists and pedestrians.
In response to the council’s decision to take the next step in developing the trail, Jane Doggett, chair of the town’s Trails and Open Space Committee, said she has been “wildly excited.” “This is the greatest committee I’ve ever been on – they (committee members) are knowledgeable, they bring expertise from all over the country and it has been a blast to work with them,” Doggett said. “Committee members have worked tirelessly to come up with a doable plan, and there are those in the community who have been invaluable in facilitating a portion of this trail … the council has done the right thing. We talked about trails, they are No. 1 on the comprehensive plan that was adopted five years ago, and now it just needs to move faster!” To share your thoughts on the town’s decision to move forward with the trail, email editor@nwobserver.com.
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GRINS to... Richard and Jennifer Clausen and their excellent and friendly staff at Smoothie King for powering the Northwest Vikings football team with delicious Gladiators and Hulks all summer. You guys rock! Summit Church for all they do for their community, especially Oak Ridge Elementary School. As a parent, I am so pleased my child sees adults doing so much good for others. The Northwest High School students who paused their practices to stand for the national anthem before the field hockey game last week. DeDe Cunningham. I have used many realtors in the past and once they get the listing, nothing! DeDe is proactive, aggressive (in a good way), and the most responsive realtor ever! The person who submitted the gripe about the Rebel Alliance and their diplomatic mission. Even Riggs and Murtaugh knew when diplomatic immunity was a farce (great to see some people still have a sense of humor in this world). Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, on becoming the longest serving monarch in the history of Great Britain. Thank you for your sterling service. God save the queen!
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GRIPES to... CrossFit. The business is welcome. The defiant disregard for standards which other businesses have followed is not. I’ll support Snap Fitness. People in or very near the Springdale neighborhood (Stokesdale) who started handgun target practice before 7 a.m. on a Saturday morning. I have nothing against guns, but it seems a little early, not to mention close to other houses! The “dog walkers” of the Trotter Ridge area … some homeowners are tired of picking up your dog’s waste. We don’t pay landscaping fees for your dog’s convenience. Keep off our lawns! (Oak Ridge) Town Council candidates who disrupt council meetings and appear to have no clue how to go about making changes to our mayoral election process, but still expect us to vote for them. The IRS for not having an opt-out provision. North Carolina Sen. Mark Brody, sponsor of House Bill 799. You better plan on finding a new job come election time. The person in the pickup truck who mowed through the flock of turkeys without even trying to slow down, killing two and injuring another. They were almost out of your way. Hope karma works its way back to you.
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1989 SILVERADO 4X4, $12,000. ALL NEW: engine (3,000 miles), transmission, paint, Michelin tires, Pacer rims, front end, grill, bumper, stereo system, bed liner. Great interior. Call Terry, (336) 209-0932.
3rd Annual RIDE TO REMEMBER to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, Saturday, Sept. 19, registration at 8:30am, kickstands up at 10am. $25 per rider, $30 for two-up. Includes lunch and T-shirt., 50/50 raffle, silent auction. Summerfield First Baptist Church, 2300 Scalesville Road.
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Dick’s Sporting Goods presents the 2015 Northern Guilford YOUTH FOOTBALL JAMBOREE on Sat., Sept. 26, 9am-4pm at Northern Guilford High School. Admission fee; $2 for adults and $1 for students. Local vendors, raffle prizes and activities for kids. Come join us for a day of fun and youth football!
FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers & gas equipment, most appliances, grills, bikes, etc. (336) 689-4167.
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ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.
EMPLOYMENT HIRING HOUSE CLEANERS. Experience not required. $9-13/hour. Contact us at Maid2Glimmer.com.
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INDEX Auto for Sale .............................. 19 Employment ................................ 19 Save the Date ............................. 19 Yard Sales ................................... 19 Home Services ....................... 19-21 Misc. Services.............................. 21 Misc. for Sale .............................. 21 Misc. Wanted ............................. 22 Pets/Animals & Services ............... 22 Real Estate .................................. 22
BLINDS INSTALLER, P/T (2-3 days a week). $10-$15/hr. Must be good with tools & people. Clean DL, background check, drug test req’d. (336) 383-1715. SALES ASSOCIATE. Boone Fabrics, the area’s leading retailer of home decor fabrics, seeks an individual with a proven retail background. Interior design/decorating exp. a plus. NO NIGHTS or SUNDAYS, some Saturdays. Send resume, with salary requirements, to sales@boonefabricsnc. com or PO Box 369, Colfax, NC 27235. PART-TIME KENNEL ASSISTANT needed at Northwest Animal Hospital. Flexible hours. Salary depends on experience. Bring resume to 1692 NC 68 N, Suite J, Oak Ridge, or call (336) 643-8984. SUBWAY in Stokesdale, Kernersville, Madison and Mayodan now hiring for daytime shifts. Must be 17 or older, EOE. Apply at mysubwaycareer.com.
SAVE THE DATE KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, Fri., Sept. 11, 9am-8pm; Sat., Sept. 12, 8am-1pm (some items 50% off Sat.).
St. Paul’s Catho-
lic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Rd., Greensboro, www.stpaulskidssale.com. OPEN HOUSE, MELDA’S HAIR DESIGNS, Saturday, September 19, 10am-2pm. Food and refreshments, drawings for giveaways. Makeup application demo at 11:30am. Come meet our team and enjoy!
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CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. (336) 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com.
CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will clean to fit your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, 231-1838.
MAID 2 GLIMMER MAID SERVICE Premium products and Amazon Local approved. (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873. ENVIRODUCT CLEANING, 15% discount, member BBB, fully insured. Visit us online at www.enviroductclean.com, (336) 643-4593.
YARD SALES YARD SALE, Saturday, Sept. 12, 8am-2pm, 2817 Pleasant Ridge Road, Summerfield. Household, furniture, etc. YARD SALE, Saturday, Sept. 12, 8am-12n, 6099 Brixham Dr., near Northern Middle School. Clothes, desk, toys, musical keyboard, comforter, odds and ends of many things. GARAGE SALE, Saturday, Sept. 12, 9am, 4202 Ballard Farm Road. YOUTH GROUP YARD SALE, Saturday, Sept. 12, 8am-12n, rain or shine! Moravia Moravian Church, 2920 Oak Ridge Rd., Oak Ridge. Lots of stuff: clothes, HH, toys, books, tools, furniture, & more! Proceeds benefit youth group missions.
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SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE, Affordable, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196. MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 937-5231.
FLOORING CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed/insured. 643-6500.
GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES 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.
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GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.
Core aerating, lawn seeding, fertilizing. I WILL DO AERATING ONLY! Call for a free quote. Steve at Steve’s Lawncare, (336) 264-9082.
D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101.
MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone,
FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Seed, aerate, till and cleanups. Big or small jobs, reasonable and honest. Call Taylor at (336) 464-5215.
AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.
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HOME REPAIR, LLC Lisa & Jerry Potkay, Oak Ridge Bathroom Remodeling | Additions | Decks
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JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. LAWN EQUIPMENT SERVICE Located in Oak Ridge. Free pick up and delivery. Tune up, preventive or rebuild on all lawn service/yard equipment. Commercial or residential. Call or text Rick, (336) 501-8681.
GRADING / HAULING BRAD’S BOBCAT. Debris removal, grading/ hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035. 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. 362-1150.
GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.
The Northwest Observer reaches over 11,000 mailboxes every week! Come along with us! For marketing information, call (336) 644-7035. BOBCAT WORK, bushhogging, and tractor work. Brad Mills, (336) 382-1505. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. 643-1119. TLC LAWN CARE Affordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertilization and weed control. (336) 681-0097. STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small. George Joyce, (336) 382-3860. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764.
MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154.
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ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.
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BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulching, landscaping, driveways, gravel, concrete work. 362-3647.
MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS
COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 26 years. (336) 362-5860.
and sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.
LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS - Repair
AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174. ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.
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LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling and more! (336) 207-6632.
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.
concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336)
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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GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.
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PAINTING & DRYWALL STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.
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CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155.
PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.
CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior & exterior, pressure washing. Free est., lic/ins. Call Carlos, (336) 669-5210.
BEK Paint Co. Residential & Commercial David & Judy Long, owners
(336) 931-0600
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PLUMBING BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924. JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Office 656-0019, cell 382-6905. WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc. (336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info.
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KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum floors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing specials, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. 362-6343.
SUPERIOR WASH. Exterior cleaning: houses, decks, driveways. Mobile unit w/ hot water & 425 gallon storage tank. Lic. & ins. Free est. Call Mike Dixon, 601-7444.
TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Licensed General Contractor with college degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We specialize in additions, remodels, garages, decks, sunrooms, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free Estimates. Call or email, 399-4894, tripp@trippsmithconstruction.com.
ALL-PRO POWER WASHING Windows, vinyl, concrete, pool decks, drain jetting. 15% off any cleaning. Fully insured. Www.all-prowash.com, (336) 402-7726.
RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.
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PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.
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JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.
ROOFING A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, 621-6962. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245. RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of roofing. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call 662-7980, or visit redrhinoroofing.com. Your business should be here! Call Laura, (336) 644-7035 for more info.
MISC. SERVICES SEPTEMBER SPECIALS AT MELDA’S Schedule color with Pita and receive a free lip wax; or schedule a haircut and receive a free shampoo. Brooke’s specials: microdermabrasion or chemical peel – buy 4 services and receive the 5th free. Call (336) 643-7799 to schedule! FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, gas equip., bikes, grills, metal and electrical items. (336) 689-4167.
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NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “NWAF is my choice for framing” – Adele in Brown Summit. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911. COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068.
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MISC. FOR SALE GOLF CART for sale, ‘84 Club Car Elect. New battery, runs well. $1,200. 402-7297. SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD, $80/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615. ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025. WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys. New vendors welcome. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 1-6pm. KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Fresh produce, hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfield. 708-0485.
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CASH for riding mowers & golf carts needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick up of grills, tillers, etc. (336) 689-4167.
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$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.
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STOKESDALE, 2BR, 2BA mobile home on private lot. $500/mo., $500 dep. No inside pets. (336) 338-2536. STOKESDALE, 4BR, 2BA, double-wide private mobile home, 2,000 sq. feet, fenced yard, shed, 2 acres, 128 VP Drive (off Ellisboro Road). No pets. $800/mo., $750 dep. Available Sept. 20. (336) 643-6838.
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REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR RENT LAKEFRONT 2/3BR 2.5BA TOWN HOME on Belews lake. Two boat slips, 1-car garage, sundeck, quiet community. $1,300/month. Call (336) 280-5065. COUNTRY HOME for rent, Summerfield area. Ideal for couple. $350/mo., $350 dep. Reply to PO Box 1031, Summerfield, NC 27358.
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6105 Chalet Drive, Oak Ridge Fabulous, immaculate brick home featuring hardwood floors throughout. Stunning twostory great room flooded with natural light. Great kitchen with boxed-bay breakfast area, gas stove, stainless appliances and island with extended bar. All bedrooms on second floor, including spacious master. $349,900
Ramilya Siegel CRS, GRI, SRES, Chairman’s Circle Award ( 336 ) 215.9856
Summerfield Horse Farm Lovely family home on 12+ acres of rolling fenced pastures. Porches, deck and balcony overlook serene, private setting. 7-stall barn and arena. Oak Ridge and Northwest schools. Two tax parcels. Call Nancy for more details.
Nancy J. Hess
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2BR, 1BA DUPLEX, $675 per mo., appliances included, (336) 706-1887.
2014 PARK MODEL at Belews Lake, w/ loft. 20’ from water’s edge, 2 covered electric boat lifts, golf cart, canoe, paddle boat. $189,700. (336) 644-6418 or 601-5759.
PIKACHU is an adorable adult female lopeared rabbit who loves to hop around and explore new areas. She is friendly, playful, and would make a great addition to any family. Pikachu’s adoption fee is just $15! To learn more about Pikachu, or any other animals awaiting their furever home, visit www.adoptshelterpets.org, or call the Guilford County Animal Shelter, 297-5020.
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6336 Poplar Forest Drive, Summerfield Custom home with 5 BR/4.5 BA plus bonus, office and craft room. Lots of trees plus fire pit in back yard. Neighborhood pool, tennis and clubhouse. Drastically reduced to $569,900! Directions: From Hwy 220 N, turn left onto Hwy 150 W. Turn right into Henson Forest. Take roundabout to Poplar Forest Drive.
8122 Belews Creek Road, Stokesdale New custom-built home with no HOA dues! 4 BR/bonus, 3 BA and privacy fence on acre lot. $285,900. Directions: From 68 N, go past Stokesdale Elementary and turn left on Belews Creek Road.
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12 Foxglove Lane, Greensboro Lakefront property! 5 BR/3.5 BA, loft and sunroom. Fenced yard. Awesome master suite with 2 BR, 2 BA and 3 closets. $538,000. Directions: From North Elm, turn right into The Point on Checkerberry Lane, then turn right on Foxglove.
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Caroline and Anna Kate Roper of Summerfi eld took their North west Observer to Hubbard Glacier in A laska.
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Boy Scouts and leade rs from Troop 104 of Greensboro took their Northwest Observer on a week-long bicycle trip on the C&O Canal trail from Cumberl and, Maryland, to Washington , D.C . They covered 200 miles of mo untain bike trails in six days. L to R: Al Dula, Logan McDaniel, Ben Ho lt, Dwight Santiago, Andrew Santiag o, Riley Griffin, Emerson Santiago, Rob Kobrin, Braydon Moore and Chuck Moore. second king hard in After wor ry School, ge Elementa id R k a O t a enjoyed grade Summerfield of e ic Pr ie n with her Stefa mer relaxing m su er h f o part aribbean rver on the C se b O t es w h Antilles. North e in the Dutc ir a n o B of d islan