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by JIM FULLER As the first four weeks of the 2013-14 school year come to a close, it is already business as usual for many local schools. For some, though, the beginning of the new school year has come with changes and challenges. Some are positive, such as the rolling out of tablets at Northwest Middle School and Northern Middle School. Others are trying, such as initiation of a new policy affecting the car rider line at Oak Ridge Elementary. And some are related to the impact of a new tuitionfree charter school, Summerfield Charter Academy, on existing elementary schools’ enrollment and staffing. Northwest Middle School opened on time, but not without some lastweekend angst. Several air-conditioning units were replaced this summer, including those in the front part of the building. The work ended Saturday, Aug. 24, at noon. Custodians, who usually strip and wax the floor two weeks before school starts, had less than 48 hours to strip and wax the floors prior to the doors opening Aug. 26. “In the end it worked out,” Northwest Middle Principal Rich Thomae

Northwest Middle has had its usual traffic issues, some of which persist. “Any time you have 2,000 students next door and 1,000 students at your own school it’s always a challenge,” Thomae said. Despite the construction and traffic issues, Thomae feels good about his second year as principal. The integration of android-based tablets into the classrooms has been exciting for teachers and students. The tablets are part of the $35-million Race to the Top grant awarded to Guilford County Schools. Dr. Sam Misher, Northern Guilford Middle School’s principal, says the new school year has gotten off to a “great start” for his students and staff. “We are excited that each teacher and every student in the building will have a tablet to use during the school year,” Misher said, “Students have said that the tablets ‘make school more exciting and interactive,’ and that they ‘help with organization, because everything can be found in one place.’ Students also like that ‘worksheets are made more fun and exciting when they are on the tablets.’” Continuing their One School, One Book campaign, sixth-grade students at Northern Guilford Middle are read-

ing the book Ghost of Spirit Bear, which deals with topics including tolerance and anti-bullying. Seventh- and eighth-grade students, who read the book last year, have been working in small groups with sixth-graders to read and discuss the book together in small groups. Northern Guilford Middle has five new teachers this year and is up to 955 students – 36 students over projected enrollment figures of 919.

the new school year with 2,025 students, which is 28 over projected enrollment. So far, this year has been the smoothest of his five years as principal of the school, Ralph Kitley says, adding that the biggest challenge has to do with the new PowerSchool program which has been inconsistent and

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IN THIS ISSUE News in brief................................... 3 Your Questions............................... 4 Summerfield Town Council........... 6 Jo Maeder’s latest book............... 8 School Sports............................... 10 Student Profiles.............................11 Feltis completes first Ironman ....13 Business Notes..............................14 Bits & Pieces..................................15 Community Calendar..................18 Around Town ............................... 20 Letters/Opinions ......................... 24 Grins & Gripes.............................. 24 Crime/Incident Report................ 26 Classifieds.................................... 27 Index of Advertisers.....................31

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Board votes on naming athletic facilities NW GUILFORD – At its meeting Sept. 10, the Guilford County Board of Education made decisions on two proposed names for athletic facilities at Western High and Northwest High and allowed a third proposed name to be submitted for a 14-day period of public comment. The soccer field at Northwest High will be named for Coach Bob Yow, a longtime coach of boys’ and girls’ soccer and girls’ basketball. Coach Yow, who passed away in May 2012, was a respected teacher and held several leadership positions at the school. Fourteen comments were received regarding the name, all in support of the naming.

A ceremony to dedicate the field will be held on Thursday, Oct.10 at halftime of the soccer game at Northwest High School versus Ragsdale. The board also voted to deny a proposal to name the baseball field at Western High as the Jaiden Britt Memorial Field. The proposed name was submitted in honor of Jaiden Britt, the young son of Western High alumnus Clay Britt, who was tragically killed in a boating accident over Memorial Day weekend. The board expressed its sympathy for the family’s loss, but declined the name based on the limited connection between the child and the Western baseball community.

Potbellied pigs need to find their way home SUMMERFIELD – Red Dog Farm, a non-profit animal rescue network based in Summerfield, is overflowing with potbellied pigs. The organization had two for adoption already when it received a call about six weeks ago from a woman who told them of two adult female pigs and one adult male pig that were in an

abuse/neglect situation. Not known for turning its back on animals in need, RDF took them in – even though the females were pregnant; each of them has since delivered a healthy batch of seven piglets. That

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questions@nwobserver.com Why does NCDOT need to spend so much money to relocate E. Harrell Road now that they have closed W. Harrell Road? As far as I know, there have been no accidents in that area since the closure. In fact, I think they closed the wrong road, as there are only about 25 homes on E. Harrell Road that would have been affected versus the 80 or more homes that are affected on W. Harrell Road. Oak Ridge is growing and will need or should have wider streets in the years to come. That $2,500,000 could be used to widen N.C. 150 through “downtown” Oak Ridge now, before all the sidewalks and businesses build alongside and then have to be torn up to widen what may become “Main Street.” We spoke with Dawn McPherson, a district engineer with NCDOT. After pulling an accident analysis report (based on five years of data), McPherson confirmed that many of the accidents in the N.C. 68 and W. Harrell Road area were rear-end accidents which occurred when drivers were stopped on N.C. 68 waiting to turn onto W. Harrell and E. Harrell Roads. “This has been a trend for a long period of time, probably 10 or more years,” McPherson said.

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Turn lanes for southbound traffic on N.C. 68 will be added at E. Harrell Road and Bartonshire Drive in the summer of 2014.

“The only way that we could really safely prevent any more accidents was to close one of those roads,” she explained. “We took a hard look at both W. Harrell and E. Harrell Roads and W. Harrell Road was deemed the better choice because of Haw River Road being so close and providing better connectivity to N.C. 68.” McPherson says DOT discussed the safety issues around W. and E. Harrell Roads with the Town of Oak Ridge in late 2010 and early 2011, and everyone agreed to the eventual closing of W. Harrell Road. The road closing was to

get underway in the summer of 2014, in conjunction with a project to add turn lanes for E. Harrell Road and Bartonshire Drive for southbound traffic on N.C. 68 – but after the last accident that involved a car turning onto W. Harrell Road from N.C. 68, McPherson says the town asked DOT to close the road right away so it could protect its citizens; it was closed on Jan. 7. As for E. Harrell Road, McPherson says the accident analysis report showed 19 rear-end accidents at its juncture with N.C. 68, which is defi-

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nitely substantial. “When we see these kinds of accidents happening, we want to change something. We want to pull those left turns out of the through movements and keep the traffic going, and let the left turn make movement when the driver feels it is safer … ”

I see a lot of exterior changes have been made at the Ai Church on N.C. 68 and Alcorn Road. Can you give us an update on how the project is progressing?

The E. Harrell Road relocation project is still on schedule to get underway in the summer of 2014. “If that project were to go away, it wouldn’t necessarily save money (for Oak Ridge citizens) – it would go somewhere else rather than stay in Oak Ridge,” she points out. “This is to correct a safety issue and it also helps an Oak Ridge network. If we did what the reader suggested, the funds wouldn’t be saved for another cause (in Oak Ridge).” Funding for the E. Harrell Road project will come from the gas tax to enhance state and federal roadway systems – “Why not use it to enhance a small part of N.C. 68?” McPherson asks.

Doug Nodine, president of Preservation Oak Ridge, says the church’s foundation has been replaced – and as you can see, the new roof is on. All of the old vinyl siding has been taken off and the sheathing has been replaced with new material. New windows will soon be installed, and they will be back to the original size (over 8 ft. high). “We have been torturing ourselves for about three months, trying to decide which windows to put in,” Nodine says. “We came up with a compromise – now the only question left is whether it should be an insulated window.” Many faithful volunteers have worked on the project every Saturday for the last several months, Nodine says, and with

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Windows will soon be installed on the Ai Church at Alcorn Road and N.C. 68.

their help, all of the floor structure has been redone. New siding will hopefully be up by October. “After that it will look finished from the outside,” Nodine says, adding that’s when fundraising will begin again. “It’s amazing how faithful people have been to this project.”

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SUMMERFIELD town council as reported by PATTI STOKES Mayor Pro Tem Dena Barnes called the September meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and said Mayor Mark Brown was absent due to a stomach virus. Linda Southard gave an opening prayer. The meeting agenda was approved after removing a closed session.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Barnes announced a service for former Parks and Recreation Supervisor George Holub would be held on Sept. 11. The town will host another e-cycle/ recycle event on Oct. 12; mattresses will be accepted. In partnership with The Collaborative, the town planned to offer an “Open-Air Music Affair” in the community park on Sept. 14. The new charter school on U.S. 220 will hold a community open house on Sept. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS John O’Day, a town council candidate, encouraged Summerfield citizens to be involved in the election process and get to know the candidates. O’Day said that influence is one of the measures of leadership, and influence was reflected in a person’s relationships, knowledge, intuition, experience, past successes, and ability to learn from past failures. “I build relationships really well,” O’Day said. “I am very charactercentric. I’m very convicted in my values. If you were asking my 4-year-old daughter why she was voting for me, she would say because ‘I’m the bestest daddy in the whole world.’ You can take her word for it, or get to know me by calling or through my website.” Karen Knight, a resident of Elmhurst Estates in Summerfield, said the DOT wants one of the triangular pieces of land

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at the neighborhood’s entrance. “We had a homeowners’ meeting this past Thursday night and we are not going to give up our land,” Knight said. “Either we compromise or DOT is going to have to sue us for the land and that’s going to get ugly.” Knight said the neighborhood has communicated with a DOT district engineer and is waiting to hear back. Rich Lipinski, a town council candidate, said he had been attending council meetings for quite some time. Lipinski shared some personal and professional background information, beginning by saying his southern roots ran very deep (born in Tuscaloosa, Ala.). Lipinski first came to the Greensboro area in 1986 through his job with VF Corporation and moved to Summerfield in 1988. His two adult daughters attended Summerfield Elementary, Northwest Middle and High Schools. Lipinski said he had managed several employees, and a budget the size of Summerfield’s. “I do know about budgets and also when a budget is inflated. I am a lawyer (but not licensed to practice law in N.C.) I do know how to ask questions,” he said. Dwayne Crawford, a mayoral candidate, said if elected he would change the policy for speakers from the floor. “It would be good for the citizens and council to hear speakers from the floor at the beginning and end of the meeting, so citizens can give input on what was discussed after your decision,” Crawford said. “As long as we have excess reserves, taxing even one penny is excessive taxation,” Crawford continued. He also said the annual budget should be available for review for 30 days before being passed to the council; there should be a minimum five-year cost analysis before any capital project was approved, and capital projects over a certain threshold should be put to a voter referendum. “I challenge anyone to justify taxing and spending … based on what private citizens earn from the fruit of their labors,” Crawford said. In closing, he emphasized that presiding over council meetings was the single most important job of the next mayor. “This above all other things the

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CONTACT YOUR TOWN (336) 643-8655 clerk@summerfieldgov.com www.summerfieldgov.com next mayor must get right,” he said. Gail Dunham said she wanted the Trails Committee to succeed, but all meetings must be posted in advance and they had not been. She also said Scott Whitaker, the town manager, had not complied with the town’s vehicle use policy, citing examples such as the vehicle being returned without the required ¼ tank of gas left in it. Not complying with the community-based organization policy was another offense Dunham said the town had committed, as was taxing citizens while having $8 million in reserves. Tim Sessoms, a mayoral candidate, said he was married with seven children and seven grandchildren, he owns his own company, and he wants to bring unity to the town council and community. Sessoms said he started working at age 10, and had done many things including plumbing and delivering pizzas and newspapers. He has had many leadership roles, served as a church music director for several years, and volunteered as a soccer coach. “I know what it is to fail,” Sessoms said. “I’m tried and true and worn. When I understand the goal, I’m very good at drawing people together to reach a common goal.” Sgt. Hamrick, an investigative officer, introduced himself and said he worked in the District 2 office before transferring to the District 1 office in July. Aaron Adams spoke on behalf of his father, town council candidate Mike Adams, who was out of town on business. Aaron said he just graduated from NC State and he and his family love Summerfield, where they have lived for 12 years. “My dad is an Eagle Scout,” Aaron said. “There are a lot of things

they hold true to their hearts – honesty, friendliness and bravery – those are some of the qualities that make him a great candidate for town council.”

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was outdated. Other than himself on rare occasions, the parks and recreation manager was the only employee who used the town-owned pickup truck, and the bulk of his travel was between the town hall, community park and athletic park.

Historic. Linda Southard said the Historic Committee is putting up a new display at Town Hall. It will include pictures, tools and displays about tobacco, which was at one time the biggest crop in Summerfield. Trails & Open Space. Paul Lambrecht described his fellow committee members as enthusiastic and experienced, and said they were committed to the desire of Summerfield citizens to increase walkability, trails and open space as well as to honoring the promise that was made to NCDOT when it agreed in 2011 to make this happen at no cost to the Town of Summerfield. A key issue summary and first action item will be presented at the November council meeting.

Whitaker walked council through the policy as he highlighted suggested revisions. Council agreed there needed to be more consistency in keeping mileage logs and discussed whether use of town-owned vehicles should be restricted to employees and council members (not volunteers).

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Addressing Dunham’s earlier accusations, Whitaker said the town does follow policy regarding CBOs and that no ille-

Vehicle use policy. Town Manager Scott Whitaker said the town’s vehicle use policy

More discussion centered on who was responsible for making sure that ¼ of a tank of gas was always left in the vehicle, and how this person paid for gas.

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Council voted to approve the discussed vehicle use policy revisions. Attorney Bill Hill will work with Whitaker to create a new vehicle use form.

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Drainage issues at the athletic park’s field house were scheduled for repair; exterior town hall improvements were scheduled for the following week and will take four to five weeks to complete. High voltage lines near Town Hall were sleeved by Duke Energy at no cost to the town. Tree trimming has been scheduled. Summerfield Charter Academy opened one day late; National Heritage Academies extended appreciation to the town for its help with getting the school up and going. The interim town planner contract arrangement is working out very well, Whitaker said, and the town was caught up on planning issues. To reduce parks and recreation maintenance expenses, the parks and recreation manager was mowing the fields himself with a reel mower the town purchased, and that was going well, Whitaker said. Draft ordinances will be presented to council at the October meeting.

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gal committee meetings had taken place – the Trails and Open Space Committee had met to tour the rail bed, but no business had been conducted. “Even so, where there is a potential for a quorum, we also notice that. That was a Saturday and Sunday event where members met in two small groups,” Whitaker said.

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COUNCIL COMMENTS Dianne Laughlin said she was seeking re-election to town council. “My résumé looks kind of boring compared to some other candidates, but I’ve been brought up through the school of hard knocks, hard works and with God’s grace,” she said. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

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Latest book by local author described as a “fun, rollicking tale” set in the south of France by PATTI STOKES “Every day I get a ‘God wink’ that tells me I’m on the right path,” says Oak Ridge resident and author, Jo Maeder. After a series of mishaps, Maeder, a New York City DJ, moved to Oak Ridge in 2003 to care for her “ailing, estranged, hoarding” mother. Following the death of “Mama Jo” a few years later, Maeder authored When I Married My Mother. The narrative nonfiction offers a personal insight to the sometimes strained, humorous and tenuous relationship Maeder and her mother battled through, and their discoveries of each other in the process of coming out on the other side. Since getting into the hands and hearts of readers, When I Married My Mother has elicited feedback that both touches and humbles its author. It’s not unusual for readers to tell Maeder the make-you-laugh, make-you-cry book has changed their relationship with their own mothers, and in the process even changed their life. Maeder, who recently authored her second book, Opposites Attack, jokingly refers to herself as a “15-year overnight success.” “I took the long, scenic route to get-

ting published,” she says. “Fifteen years, seven other books, and four literary agents preceded the publication of When I Married My Mother. Whatever success my writing brings me is the result of working with great editors and agents, taking criticism extremely well, and being crazy. I’m convinced that ‘writer’ and ‘addict’ are interchangeable. A more noble way of putting it is to invoke the oft-used phrase, ‘It’s a calling.’” Inspired by true events, Maeder’s latest book is a fun-filled adventure set in a total-immersion language school in the south of France. The novel centers on a young American, Alyce, who flies 4,000 miles to learn French, sophistication and to win back her boyfriend. While abroad, Alyce experiences an unexpected chain of events – not the least of which is meeting the exasperating, brilliant and intriguing Jean-Luc. Maeder says she wrote Opposites Attack in the summer of 2001 and came back to it many years later. “The characters were still inside me and were calling to me,” she says. “It had different titles and different versions. When I first finished it, it was when 9/11 occurred and there was a lot of backlash

Jo Maeder moved from New York City to Oak Ridge in 2003 to care for her ailing mother. She is a published author of two books. about France, so I all, she says matter-of-factly, “If you’re a had to put it away and let it marinate writer, you have to write.” for a while. When I picked it back up, I Keep your eyes open for a prequel to massaged it, parboiled it, and everything When I Married My Mother. else. But it got better with every pass. I’m so happy the readers saw it the way I wanted it to be, and that it would make When I Married My Mother and Oppothem want to go to France, or learn a sites Attack can be purchased online at new language or take cooking classes. I Amazon.com and through local booklike to write in a way that readers want to stores. You can also purchase them at do something different after reading it.” Mailboxes and More in Oak Ridge Com-

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Friday, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m. AWAY Series History | The two teams have not met before. Meaningful Stats | The Nighthawks tallied 192 yards on the ground and 191 through the air in their 49-7 win over Williams last Friday. “Austin (Coltrane) threw the ball well,” Coach Brian Thomas said. “He threw a couple of deep balls as good as we’ve seen all year.” Six different runners contributed to the rushing totals and three different receivers caught passes. Jamon Reynolds, a wide receiver, even got into the act throwing the ball, striking for a touchdown pass of more than 40 yards. Looking Back | The Nighthawks scored touchdowns on their first five possessions last Friday. “We jumped out early,” Thomas said. “We executed. There were things we didn’t do well, but overall we ran for 192 yards and passed for 191. It was the 32nd straight win for the Night-

hawks. Northern scored all 49 of its points in the game’s first three quarters. Looking Ahead | Coach Thomas said there will be no overlooking Reidsville, despite their 42-14 loss to Northwest last Friday. (Northern defeated Northwest, 33-7, the week before). “Week to week, things change,” Thomas said. “They’re an established program. They have a lot of talented players. I know they’ll come out ready to play. We’ve got to continue to be consistent and improve.” Prediction | Reidsville has a lot of speed and will have a home field advantage. That said, they will be up against one of the top teams in the state. Northwest was able to control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball last week against Reidsville. The Nighthawks will have to come in overconfident and provide the Rams with some turnovers for this one to stay close.

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When the tragedy occurred, Feltis was a 19-year-old student at Virginia Tech. It was because of this connection that she decided to raise money through the Ironman Foundation to benefit the Virginia Tech Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention, a group dedicated to facilitating the research and education needed to ensure a peaceful future. Her fundraising goal was $2,019; she raised $2,751. A few weeks after the event, Feltis says she’d consider doing another one but right now her sights are set on Washington, D.C., where she, her husband and father will compete in the Marine Corps Marathon in October. To read a full account of Feltis’ Ironman adventure, visit her blog at http:// trigrltri.wordpress.com/2013/09/04/i-aman-ironman/.

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Megan Calloway, who is on a waiting list to receive a donated kidney, stands in front of her National Foundation for Transplants banner in front of Golden Antiques on U.S. 220 in Summerfield on Sept 14. Calloway has raised almost $1,000 of her $25,000 fundraising goal for a kidney transplant.

After each touchdown the Nighthawks scored in the game against Williams High School on Sept. 13, Northern Guilford student Bo Brane did one pushup for every point they had on the scoreboard. The Nighthawks defeated Williams 49-7.

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Jack and Brenda Southard of Stokesdale were the only vendors at the Oak Ridge Farmers Market on Sept. 14. “It hasn’t caught on yet,” said Jack. “If we had more vendors, we’d have a bigger crowd.” The Southards have been at the Oak Ridge Town Park every Saturday since May 8. They are running out of green peppers, green beans and tomatoes, but the sweet potatoes are “just coming in,” Jack said.

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Despite cool temperatures, Northwest High School football players and cheerleaders kept busy Saturday morning washing cars during their fundraiser at StokeRidge Tavern & Grill.

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Oak Ridge Military Academy cadets marched with purpose during their pass-in-review parade on Sept. 13. Passin-review ceremonies have been a long standing tradition in the U.S. military. During the ceremony, the academy cadets receiving awards are presented to the commander for inspection. A simple, yet powerful salute is delivered as an acknowledgment of the honorable cadet’s newest achievement. Passin-review ceremonies are held at the academy campus each week.

Ready for some wine, music, barbecue and grape stomping? Stonefield Cellars hosts annual festival on Sept. 21 Stonefield Cellars in Stokesdale will hold their 8th annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 12 to 6 p.m. Come rain or shine and taste test two new wines – or quench your palate with a full tasting, at an additional cost. If wine doesn’t suit your tastes, a variety of North Carolina bottled beers will be available for purchase. The afternoon will include the musical accompaniments of 12M Case, a local blues band, and California-style barbecue by Mark Rosa, an open-pit barbecue specialist. The cost is $10 a person, which includes one glass of wine. At 3 p.m., paint the town red in the “I Love Juicy” grape stomping contest. Grape stomping, or pigeage, is an ancient practice of applying pressure to grapes to extract juice from the skins. Although it’s no longer an acceptable extraction method, the “I Love Juicy” contest is a fan favorite, and a lot of fun to watch. If you’re interested in learning more about the production process, take a tour of the winery or inquire about getting hands-on experience in the beginner level winemaking course – the next session starts on Sept. 23. At 4 p.m., showcase your “Mountain Mama” attire for the panel of judges in the “Mountain Mama Look-alike”

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We’re not just selling wine; we’re selling the experience and the education.” Natalie Wurz, co-owner contest. The radiant young woman featured on one of the winery’s most popular labels was inspired by the Scottish heritage of the artist and vice president of Stonefield Cellars, Natalie Wurz. Kick off the weekend by attending this afternoon event, and raise your glass to the changing season as you take in crisp wines and fall air with each sip. Stonefield Cellars owners Robert and Natalie Wurz welcome you to their home and the wine culture. “We’re not just selling wine; we’re selling the experience and the education,” Natalie says. •••••

want to go? Stonefield Cellars is located at 8220 N.C. 68N in Stokesdale. The 8th annual Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 from noon to 6 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic if you desire. No pets or outside alcohol allowed.

Miller to be guest speaker at Crossroads Rich Miller with Freedom in Christ Ministries will be the special guest speaker at Crossroads Community Church, 8212 B and G Ct in Stokesdale, on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. Miller is an international speaker and has co-

authored numerous books with Neil T. Anderson. He will speak about overcoming negative thought patterns and addictions. The event is free and open to the public. For more info, contact Pastor David Bailey at (336) 312-1431.

Cancer survivorship seminars A free series covering cancer topics important to you. Navigating a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. To help guide you, Novant Health Derrick L. Davis Cancer Center offers this free discussion series led by medical oncologist Judy Hopkins, MD. It’s just another way that we’re here for you in every step of your cancer journey. Limited seating is available.

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AND THEY’RE OFF ...continued from p. 1 difficult for teachers and administrators to log into. Traffic issues at the high school are being managed by two staff members, one of whom ensures the buses have a clear path to leave in the afternoon, while the other one keeps an eye on where juniors and seniors intersect in the parking lot. Northwest High has 12 new staff members, including teacher assistants. That number is almost 10 percent of the total staff at Northwest, and Kitley attributes it to a higher-than-normal number of retirements. The school’s increased enrollment would normally “equate with another teacher allotment,” Kitley said, but an additional teacher allotment is uncertain due to budget constraints. Northern Guilford High School is off to a good start says Principal Will Laine, adding, “The kids are here and learning.”

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National Heritage Academies’ newest school, Summerfield Charter Academy, opened Aug. 27 with a startup enrollment of over 500 students in grades K-6. While other elementary school principals were not eager to discuss the impact of the academy in their backyard, there is no doubt its impact is being felt. Enrollment numbers decreased significantly at Summerfield Elementary and Northern Elementary, and were also down slightly at Stokesdale and Oak Ridge elementary schools. With a projected enrollment of 468 students, Stokesdale fell just 11 students shy of that number. Principal Amy Koonce noted the school would have been over projected enrollment had the parents of 28 students not opted for the academy.

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“We obviously want to keep our children,” Koonce said. “I think out here we’re just like family. Anytime someone leaves, it’s a loss and we miss working with those children and their families.

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“In your heart, you want the best for those kids and I miss them when they go.” Koonce added that two students have already returned to Stokesdale after trying the academy. Koonce credits the work of the PTA and families for the otherwise smooth start of the new year. She also thanked the Guilford County Sheriff’s Department (and in particular, Deputy Scott Casey) for assistance with traffic flow and “maintaining safety for our families the first busy week of school.” Summerfield Elementary was one of two schools to feel the most acute impact of the new charter school. Principal Jill Walsh expects the enrollment to be at about 570 when the 20th-day report is submitted on Sept. 23; that figure would represent 98 students less than the school had at the end of the 20122013 school year. Walsh described the enrollment numbers as “very fluid” and many factors, such as “students who are new to the school, students who move into the GCS district, or students who return to GCS from other schools,” figure into the count beyond the impact of the academy. “Our students are doing great and settling into a routine,” Walsh wrote in an e-mail. She added that the school is in “good shape this year” when it comes to traffic and parking issues. Summerfield has three new teachers. Upcoming events at Summerfield Elementary include the annual RUN (Resources Urgently Needed) event Sept. 27 and the first PTA meeting, complete with a DJ and family night in the bus parking lot, on Oct. 15. One hundred percent of students are expected to participate in the one-mile RUN event on Sept. 27 to raise money for several school programs. For Oak Ridge Elementary’s principal, Denise Francisco, the biggest challenge so far this school year has been the car rider line. Francisco, motivated by a desire to increase security at the school, has received both support and criticism from parents for changing the student

drop-off policy in the mornings. That change has impacted the car rider line, which has backed up from the stream of cars entering the school from N.C. 150 and exiting back onto Linville Road. But Francisco says traffic issues have improved dramatically since the beginning of the school year and the number of cars in the car rider line decreased from about 350 to 220 within the first eight days of school. Francisco said the North Carolina Department of Transportation has been evaluating the traffic issues and she’s received the town’s support for her policy change. “For the past three days our (morning) car rider line has actually ended prior to our tardy bell ringing and this definitely signals a huge improvement from the first days of school,” Francisco said last week. New word study programs – “Fundations” in grades K-2 and “Words Their Way” in grades 3-5 are underway at Oak Ridge. “These new word study programs will teach and strengthen word formation and reading foundations that will build strong readers for years to come,” Francisco said. Planned for this year are monthly restaurant nights and a new morning news television show with fifth-grade anchors. Francisco said her school is also excited about extra-curricular clubs such as Battle of the Books and Odyssey of the Mind. Not counting Pre-K, Oak Ridge has 662 students – down nine from the projected enrollment of 671 and down 21 from the end of the 2012-13 school year. Teresa Kennedy, the principal at Northern Guilford Elementary, said her school’s opening has been “extremely smooth with no challenges regarding routine.” Kennedy added her “car line is shorter and efficient.” Northern Elementary began the new school year with 612 students and Kennedy anticipates enrollment to increase to 620 when the 20-day enrollment figures are tallied on Sept. 23.

Pearce Elementary Principal Erik Naglee said his school is actually about 55 students over projections. “We have many families that are continuing to move into the area with our strong reputation,” Naglee wrote in an e-mail. “We are also excited about the additional before and after school clubs/events (Jump Rope Club, LocoNuts, History Club, [and] All Pro Dads.” In February, Pearce Elementary received the United Way Spirit of North Carolina Award for raising $10,000 with their school and staff campaign. The school was recognized at the GCS Celebration of Excellence on Sept. 19. Summerfield was chosen as a National Heritage Academy site largely due to what Jennifer Hoff, the NHA’s senior manager of communications, called “a large waitlist” for another NHA school on Battleground Avenue in northwest Greensboro – Greensboro Academy. Hoff said many of those on the waitlist were in the Summerfield area. There are currently 76 such academies in nine states, including five in North Carolina. National Heritage Academies, founded in 1995, is based in Grand Rapids, Mich. Hoff said the academies emphasize that “teachers, deans, and principals focus their attention on understanding how each child learns and we work individually with that child to ensure they succeed.” In the first few weeks of the new school year Summerfield Charter Academy Principal Rudy Swofford dealt “with everything to everybody being new. It’s a lot of first firsts.” The academy opened a day late, which Swofford said was largely due to issues relating to the work on U.S. 220. Parking and traffic issues didn’t last past the first day of school, he said. “As far as flow in and out, we have a great design in our parking lot.” The first day, though, the traffic “was really bad,” Swofford admits. “You can’t dress rehearse car-pool.” Swofford comes to Summerfield Charter Academy after nine years as the principal at Greensboro Academy.

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LETTERS/OPINIONS Submit your editorials (maximum 350 words) e-mail: editor@nwobserver.com mail: Opinions, PO Box 268, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 Include your name, a daytime phone number where you can be reached and name of community in which you live.

More conversation topics In response to Tom Collins’ opinion letter in the Sept. 6-12 issue, I’d like to offer some other conversation topics for his walk to school: Daddy, why is the car rider line so long? Because, Sweetie, Oak Ridge Elementary is a top performing school with the highest scores in the county and an incredible staff, so everyone wants to go there. Daddy, if you keep me safe at home, who keeps me safe when I am at school? Mrs. Francisco and all of the other staff members at Oak Ridge Elementary. That is why there are rules

and procedures, to keep you and the other kids safe. But Daddy, how can we make a difference? That is a great question, Sweetheart. I am going to make an appointment with Mrs. Francisco to see how I can volunteer my time to help out. Now have a great day, Darling, stay positive, be your best, and always remember to set a good example for others.

The governments of Russia and the United States have more weapons of mass destruction than all the other coun-

Beth Allen The writer is a first grade teacher at Oak Ridge Elementary

tries combined. If using weapons of mass destruction is a war crime, then why should any country have these weapons? As long as some countries have these weapons, others will try to obtain them as well. Oh by the way, was it a war crime when the United States government dropped nuclear weapons on Japan, or is our country exempt from war crimes? Chuck Mann, GREENSBORO

An accident waiting to happen I read with interest your article on traffic congestion at Oak Ridge Elementary...you obviously have not negotiated the traffic problem at Northwest Middle School. I have addressed this with the

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I don’t understand how a person is assigned to direct the school buses off

principal at the beginning of the 2012 school year, but nothing was done to correct the problems which exist. Therefore, I am taking my problems to the press!

the premises and even the high school has someone directing traffic off their lot, but no one sees the necessity for having same for the middle school dilemma. Why? I doubt that I will receive an answer to this question, as it has been ignored in the past, but I keep hoping that someone will answer the “call” before the call itself turns into an EMS tragedy. Bobbie Sigmon, GREENSBORO

Simple solution to car rider line I have been reading the last few weeks about the complaints from people who drive their children to school and I have a simple solution: to alleviate the problems at all the schools, put your little angels on the bus! I can think of very few reasons that all these kids have to be driven to school.

Enough said!

Which countries should give up weapons? I think it would be great if the Syrian dictatorship was to give up its chemical weapons. But what about other countries in the Middle East? Israel and Pakistan have chemical and nuclear weapons of mass destruction. Shouldn’t they have to give up these weapons as well?

Every day I encounter parents who block the exit from the school parking lot onto Northwest School Road – it is an accident waiting to happen. Because the school does not have anyone to direct traffic on and off the lot at pickup time, traffic backs up in both directions and in the end no one is able to move in either direction.

Unless they are taking a project to school, miss the bus or are coming from an appointment, put them on the bus. I have never seen as many kids being chauffeured to school as ride the bus. The gas savings alone would be astonishing. You can’t coddle them forever. Ron Koman, STOKESDALE

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The drivers on Pleasant Ridge Road every morning who wave in those of us making the left turn from Hamburg Mill Road.

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GRINS to... McDonalds on Fleming Road for putting out the flags and giving away free meals on 9/11 to law enforcement and firefighters in honor of their service. All those who volunteer to coach any recreation or travel sports team. None of these teams would be possible with-

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A principal who puts safety first! The bus is always an option to cut down on high-volume traffic issues. Carpooling works, too. Susan Giles Lukens (VP of ROADS) and Woodmen of the World for their moving 9/11 remembrance service held at the beautiful Linear Park in Stokesdale! Bark Busters’ trainer, Amy Clear. What a voice of reason! Thank you for making a stressful situation better just by teaching me what to do to help our “Houdini” dog!

The window tinting company, Tint World, off West Wendover. I have no connection to them except as a customer, but wow, what superlative customer service and excellent work! It’s so rare these days, they deserve three cheers. Little Feet Learning Center in Stokesdale for their continued support of the Cockayne Syndrome’s Butterfly walk, and for holding their 3rd trike-athon for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital so students learn bicycle safety while helping others (last year’s total was $1,800)! Drivers traveling on Pleasant Ridge Road who let parents leaving Pearce Elementary into the line-up. It helps keep traffic moving in and out of the school’s entrance after drop off! The generous man who gave us his extra gravel. I’ve been out of work and really needed it for our driveway. The businesses, volunteers, bakers and everyone who came out to show their support for the bake sale on Sept. 14 for a local resident awaiting a kidney transplant. Also, big thanks to Kevin and Wendy at Golden Antiques and Treasures. Our common sense council member, Roger Howerton. Oak Ridge will miss you!

GRIPES to... Teachers who are assigning no homework for all 1st graders for the whole month of September at Oak Ridge Elementary School. Can’t imagine how ORE could keep Honor School of Excellence without keeping kids busy. Waste Industries, which picks up recycle bins in Oak Ridge. Thanks for dumping the contents of the recycle container into the street and on the driveway! If the contents aren’t some-

thing you can pick up, leave them in the can! The woman who rear-ended me as we were stopped in a.m. traffic on Pleasant Ridge Road. I pulled off the road to inspect the damage and you merely drove away. Yes, you did damage my bumper. You have some nerve! People who believe everything they see and hear on Fox News and then repeat it as fact. (The Town of) Summerfield for forgetting that flags were to be flown at half-staff on Sept. 11 in honor of Patriot Day. Editor’s Note: I noticed the flag was flying at half-staff when I passed the town hall at about 8:50 on the morning of Sept. 11. Just to confirm, though, I followed up on this gripe with Town Manager Scott Whitaker, and he said the flag in the parking lot directly across from Town Hall was lowered to half-staff at about 8:20 a.m., and lowering it was the first order of business when employees arrived at the office on the morning of Sept. 11. Whitaker also noted the town replaced the old flag, which had become very worn, just days before Sept. 11. The Northern Middle School parents who park in the high school parking lot to pick their kids up from school. The high school lot is already dangerous enough and it is made worse by the parents and their aggressive driving. The editor of the Northwest Observer for being biast (sic) against other schools. This is your job, leave your opinions at home and be neutral to all schools and not just the ones that, in your opinion, are better! Those of you who think Clintwood Drive is an exit ramp to/from U.S. 158 to N.C. 68. Bikers, boaters and truckers, go to the light and make your turn. And it’s not a pit road for a run to N.C. 68. (Oak Ridge) Mayor Combs for judging parents who choose to take their kids to school.

Addressing ADHD... Resilience Why does it seem that some people with ADHD or other learning differences seem to manage their struggles and reach their goals, while others are in a perpetual tail spin? Resilient people are able to utilize their skills and strengths to cope and recover from the problems and challenges that life throws their way. Resilience does not eliminate stress or erase difficulties. However, it does give people the strength to tackle problems head on, overcome adversity and move on with their lives. Here are some tips on how to learn behaviors that help build resilience. 1. Build positive beliefs in your abilities. Instead of focusing on what you have trouble doing, concentrate on your strengths and what you have accomplished. Build your positive self-esteem. 2. Find a sense of purpose in your life. In the face of crisis or tragedy, finding a sense of purpose can play an important role in recovery. This might involve becoming involved in your community, cultivating your spirituality or participating in activities that are meaningful to you. 3. Develop a strong social network. Research shows that this is one of the major predictors of resilience. Having supportive people in your life and someone to confide in is important. 4. Embrace change. Resilient people often utilize these events and struggles as an opportunity to branch out in new directions. While some people may be crushed by abrupt changes, highly resilient individuals are able to adapt and thrive. 5. Be optimistic. Positive thinking does not mean ignoring the problem, but it is important to remain hopeful and positive about a brighter future. 6. Nurture yourself! 7. Develop your problem-solving skills. Whenever you encounter a new challenge, make a quick list of some of the potential ways you could solve the problem. 8. Establish goals. Resilient people are able to view these situations in a realistic way, and then set reasonable goals to deal with the problem. When you find yourself becoming overwhelmed by a situation, take a step back and assess what is before you. Amy Stevenson, DO www.focus-MD.com • 336-398-5657 Amy Stevenson, DO • Kimberly Lawrence, CPNP 3625 N. Elm St., Suite 110-A, Greensboro, NC 27455

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brings Red Dog Farm’s total pig population to 19, and the rescue network is asking for help with placing them in good homes. RDF’s executive director, Lauren Riehle, says the adult pigs and piglets are doing well now that they are all settled into their foster home and are learning what true love from humans and TLC is all about. The piglets are five weeks old and will be able to go to their new homes in the next few weeks. Potbellied pigs in the United States have been bred to weigh an average of 125 lbs – but they can weigh as much as 200 or more pounds. They are intelligent, ranking fourth on the intelligence list after humans, primates, dolphins/whales. They need shelter from the elements, a sturdy fence and room to run and root with their noses,

and the companionship of at least one other pig. “Ideally we would like to see them adopted into hobby farms as pets,” says Riehle of RDF’s newest potbellied members. “Though we have seen a trend lately in domesticating pigs, we really feel they are best in a farm environment as opposed to in a residential environment.” If you are interested in adopting a potbellied pig, Red Dog Farm encourages you to research their needs before applying, though, and notes they are a 12- to 15-year commitment.

want to help? If you or someone you know is interested in adopting any of the pigs, email reddogfarm@triad.rr.com or call 644-7807. For more info about Red Dog Farm, visit www.reddogfarm.com.

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Sidewalk connects school to park, town hall OAK RIDGE – Until recently, pedestrians traveling from the elementary school on Linville Road to the park were missing something – a segment of sidewalk. That changed on Sept. 12, when a segment of sidewalk was installed between the SECU and CrossFit properties on Linville Road.

connects pedestrians to the town park on the opposite side of Linville Road. The sidewalk segment was funded from taxpayer dollars and Town Manager Bruce Oakley says it should come in under budget, at a little under $10,000.

The sidewalk now runs continuously from the corner of U.S. 150 and Linville Road, just across from the elementary school, past the town hall and post office to the fire department at the corner of Linville and Scoggins Roads. A crosswalk

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Federal funds coming for PTI taxiway NW GUILFORD – U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC), announced Sept. 11 that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has approved funding $1.5 million for a proposed taxiway at Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI). “This taxiway will connect to an existing runway and is part of the overall project to expand PTI’s available land for future business expansion,” Coble said. “This is great news for PTI and potential eco-

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nomic development in the 6th District.” Airport officials told Rep. Coble that this $1.5 million federal grant will be used as part of a project that is expected to cost just under $2.5 million. It is expected to create 419 jobs and leverage some $80 million in private investment. Bids for this project are expected to be awarded this year or early next year, with construction to be completed in 2014.

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 SAVE THE DATE If you love HOPPY, ROY & GENE, you will love The Greensboro Western Memorabilia and Toy Gun Show, Saturday, Sept. 21, 9am-2pm, Clarion Hotel, exit 213, Guilford College Rd. 1,000s of western toys from the 1940s, 50s and 60s. $5 entry. Call (336) 454-1950 for information. Stoneﬁeld Cellars HARVEST FESTIVAL, Sat., September 21, 12n-6pm. New wines, live music, BBQ, and grape stomping. See display ad on page 5 for more info.

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Join us Sunday, Sept. 22, 10:45am. Awardwinning “CALLED OUT MINISTRY” gospel quartet will be singing for morning worship at Pleasant Ridge Community Church, 1826 Pleasant Ridge Road, Greensboro, 27410. Light lunch & fellowship afterward. COME IN AND EAT at Texas Roadhouse in Greensboro on September 24, and bring this newspaper ad so 10% of your purchase will go to the National Foundation for Transplants in honor of Megan Calloway, who is awaiting a lifesaving kidney transplant! FALL CHILDRENS CONSIGNMENT SALE, Mt. Zion UMC, 3708 Ellisboro Rd, Stokesdale, Thursday, Sept 26, 5-7pm; Friday, Sept. 27, 9am-7pm; Saturday, Sept. 28, 8am-12n.

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Sept. 27, 9am-7pm and Sat., Sept. 28, 8am-1pm, First Baptist Church Preschool 1000 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro. www.fbcgso.org/consignment_sale. 49th annual FALL MARKET, presented by Reidsville Federated Woman’s Club, Friday & Saturday, Sept. 27 & 28, Zion Baptist Church, Reidsville. See display ad on page 19 for more information. WESLEYAN WOMEN’S BAZAAR, Sat., Sept. 28, 7am-2pm, Liberty Wesleyan, 15303 US Hwy. 158, Summerﬁeld. Yard & bake sale, silent auction, homemade chicken pies, pecans. Antique cars.

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FREE COMMUNITY STEW, next Saturday, Sept. 28, 6pm, Moravia Moravian Church 2920 Oak Ridge Rd. 100% FREE meal for anyone needing to be fed. No catch, just blessings! FREE BLUEGRASS CONCERT featuring The Boxcars, Sat., September 28, 7pm, Market Square in Downtown Reidsville. Bring your lawn chair! See display ad on

ROADS SPECIAL SATURDAY MARKET & community yard sale, Sat., October 5, 9am, downtown Stokesdale. Market, 9am-12n, free pintos & corn bread, 11am (while they last!), acoustic music all day, live chain- saw art by Jeff Lee at 12n, corn hole tourney for kids of all ages, 2-4pm. For more info, call Sue Lukens (vicepresident) 298-4323 or Pam Lemmons (president) 643-6400, email roads.stokesdalenc@gmail.com, or visit www.roadsstokesdalenc.org.

 YARD SALES BIG YARD SALE, Sat., Sept. 21, 8am, 4256 Hamburg Mill Road, Summerfield. Large variety of items. Rain date Oct. 12. GARAGE SALE, Saturday, Sept. 21, 8am-1pm, 7410 Dickinben Drive, Summerfield. Tools, china, toys, electronics, baskets, linens & much more! YARD SALE, Saturday, Sept. 21, 8am, 8418 Haw River Road, Oak Ridge. Misc., lots of good things new and old! HOA MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., September 21, 8am-12n, Wilson Farm subdivision (Hwy. 150 to Dubach to Wilson Farm Rd.), Summerfield. MOVING SALE, Sat., Sept. 21, 7:30am12n, 7924 Highfill Road, Summerfield. John Deere mower, cast iron pots, antiques, tiller, Harley leathers, much more. YARD SALE, Sat.. September 21, 5204 Golden Acres Road, Oak Ridge. You price it (most items)! Furniture, books, clothes, misc. The poodle is not for sale.

page 6 for more details. Radie Mae Cook MEMORIAL FALL BBQ, Saturday, Oct. 12, 3pm, Pleasant Ridge Community Church, 1826 Pleasant Ridge Rd, G’boro 27410. Horseback rides 2pm, takeouts 12n-2pm at $8/lb. Call 708-4000 for additional info.

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CHURCH-WIDE YARD/BAKE SALE, Sat., Sept. 28, 7-11am, Eden United Methodist Church, 884 Eden Church Road in Madison. Toys, children’s clothes, housewares, furniture and more.

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CARPET

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

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

summerfield

OLD SCHOOL

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CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com. FREE PICK-UP of mowers, batteries, AC’s, appliances, grills, etc. 689-4167.

The Northwest Observer Want to reach our readers? Call 644-7035 for advertising info. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 399-3995. MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 740-1760.

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Gutter Glove distributor/installer

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HOME REPAIR, LLC

CARPET / UPHOLSTERY / FLOORS 298-7374

GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC 65, Stokesdale. (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 ofﬁce. ALL ABOUT THE HOUSE. General home repair. Will take the lead on, or assist you with your home projects. 644-8710 / 708-0522. HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609.

GRADING / HAULING Professional custom cleaning for home & office

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BRAD’S BOBCAT SVC. Grading, hauling, gravel/dirt, debris removal. 362-3647. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, ﬁll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.

VINYL SIDING REPAIRS, vinyl railings & siding, replacement windows, gutter cleaning and repair. Please call 215-8776 for your free estimate. A-1 COPPER ROOFING Copper & aluminum gutters, gutter cleaning & repair, affordable leaf protection, replacement windows, vinyl siding, railing & trim. Free est. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperrooﬁng.com.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING AERATION, SEEDING, FERTILIZATION. Call (336) 543-4066. COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, plugging, seeding, fertilizing. Weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. $25 gift card to Lowes Home Improvement for each referral. 362-5860. Serving the Triad for 24 years. FULL-SERVICE LANDSCAPING I am an eager, reliable and honest landscaper ready to help you in any aspect, from lawncare to brickwork, leaf pick and winter prep. I have and own my own personal, modern equipment. (336) 464-5215. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Landscaping, driveways, patios, sidewalks, concrete work. 362-3647. AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING, fall aeration, leaf removal, irrigation installation & repair, and other landscaping services. J. Gibson Landscaping, (336) 419-7236. American owned & operated. NOW IS THE TIME for total renovations of fescue areas! Aeration, fertilization, lime, seeding with correct seed based in sun or shade. We want to help! GLI Landscaping, (336) 908-9654 or byrongli@yahoo.com.

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A-LIST LAWN CARE. Affordable prices! Res/Com. Lic/Insured. Call us for your FREE quote at (336) 6097013 or email alistlawncare@gmail.com. STUMP GRINDING - FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860. LITTLE DAVE’S Landscape Management Inc. We will create a solution to ﬁx your problem or maintain your existing landscape! Call for a free lawn evaluation! Sign up with our Lawn Solution program and mention this ad and you will save 10% off your ﬁrst month’s service. Good people, competitive pricing. Insured and licensed. Call today! (336) 362-6181. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764. AQUA SYSTEMS. Quality irrigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174. MIKE GAULDIN’S LANDSCAPE SERVICE offered exclusively at Mustard Seed Nursery, Inc. Free estimates. Call 644-8144. mustardseednursery.com. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Locally owned and operated. Lic/ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. 24-hr. emergency svc. OR, NC. 643-1119. 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. DELIMA LAWNCARE. Residential & commercial, free estimates. (336) 669-5210.

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ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

PAINTING & DRYWALL

JUNK REMOVAL – appliances, batteries, mowers, cars, electronics, trash removal, etc. Call about free junk removal, 423-3006.

CARLOS PAINTING. Res/comm., licensed & insured, free estimates. (336) 669-5210.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, decks, siding, windows, fall rooﬁng specialist. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

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

JLB REMODELING INC. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. Remodeling, additions and home repairs. 681-2902, www.jlbremodeling.com.

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 13-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796.

Have a Home Service? Tell our readers about it! AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820. ASPHALT MILLINGS, perfect for farm roads and wash-out areas. Half the cost of gravel. Fill dirt also available. 602-5820. BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. Core aeration & fertilization, plus my custom blend of certiﬁed fescue seed. Fall packages start at $150. Also fall leaf clean-up, planting & pine needles. Annual service agreements available & affordable. Call Buzz, a NC Turfgrass Professional! 509-6464. TLC LAWN CARE Lawn mowing, fertilization and weed control. General cleanup. Affordable all-season lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097.

RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

Furniture Repair & Refinishing Instead of replacing, we can repair and restore your classic furniture to a like-new condition.

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

336/404-1471 www.fmbyjh.com

MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

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

GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS, ﬁreplaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

SWIMMING POOL SERVICE & REPAIR. End-of-year specials on pool closings, liner replacements and equipment. 20 yrs. exp. Randy Harrell, 362-9721.

POWER WASHING

DESIGNS BY COCOMAR Custom window treatments, home decor, embroidery, monograms, applique & personalization. Call (336) 601-5358, email designsbycocomar@gmail.com, or www.facebook.com/designsbycocomar.

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20 years experience in repair & restoration

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MASONRY

PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years experience. Avg. size bedroom walls, $100. Sheetrock repair. Call Brad Rogers for your free estimate. (Local #) 314-3186.

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

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com. TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION Licensed general contractor with college degree in construction management with 18 years of experience. Specializing in decks, garages, additions, remodels, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free estimates. Call (336) 399-4894, or visit trippsmithconstruction@yahoo.com.

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D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 312-2706.

LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.

30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee • Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable

KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 26 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.

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.

 MISC. SERVICES COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM - (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.

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 MISC. SERVICES

 MISC. FOR SALE

 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES

FREE PICKUP of appliances, batteries, junk mowers, air conditioners, grills, electrical items, metal items, etc. 689-4167.

GARDEN TILLER, counter-rotating rear

STUDIO CANINE GROOMING. Serving northwest Greensboro. (336) 298-4712.

T TNails Acrylic nails • Tip overlay • Pink & white Gel manicures • Liquid gels Nail designs • Spa pedicure • Waxing

(336) 644-8888

Located in Gunter’s Crossing (5820-C N Church St, Greensboro) Appointments or Walk-ins • GIFT CERTIFICATES

OPEN Mon - Sat, 9am - 7pm • Sun 1 - 5pm

Kids back at school means now it’s time to TAKE CARE OF YOU! I can help you with your ﬁtness goals and work with your schedule. Inside-Out Personal Fitness, (Certiﬁed Personal Trainer) Laura Watson, 408-8994.

tines, does a great job! $525. 382-4549. 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.

 MISC. WANTED WILL PAY CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick-up of appliances, batteries, air conditioners, grills, metal items, computers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.

 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES ANIMALS AVAILABLE ARFP will host a PET ADOPTION FAIR at Golden Antiques, Sat., September 21 10am- 1pm, 4537 Hwy. 220, Summerﬁeld.

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

available here

Urgent need to place 4 INDOOR TABBY CATS. All are ﬁxed, some food provided. 601-2087.

PET SITTING & BOARDING SPOIL-ME-ROTTEN ANIMAL CARE Motto: love, compassion, respect for your pets. Professional pet sitter for 18 years. Bonded/Insured. Member, Pet Sitters Intl. Provide food, exercise, play, meds/shots, much TLC. 1-3 trips/day. $15/trip (30 min). Call 643-5242. Oak Ridge/Summerﬁeld.

 REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR RENT OAK RIDGE, 2BR, 2BA, very private, fenced-in yard and includes professional landscaping each month. Oak Ridge School district. $750/mo., plus deposit. Call (336) 314-7010. STOKESDALE, 2BR, 1BA duplex, $650/ mo., Spotswood Rd. Call (336) 706-1887. SUMMERFIELD, great 3BR, 2BA brick house on over an acre. Sunroom, hardwoods, walk-up attic and new HVAC. $950/ month. Call (336) 423-8169.

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Skip the predictable! Historic replica blends old and new in both style and quality! Finely crafted & privately nestled on an acre in sought-after Henson Farms of Summerfield. Front & rear verandas, chinese slate, flooring; all spacious, sophisticated and timeless. We invite you to visit! $615,000.

Nancy Hess (336) 215-1820

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 MISC. FOR SALE SEGWAY PTX2 MODEL, $4,000 ﬁrm, used very little, exc. cond. (336) 665-1803. TWO RECLINERS: La-Z-Boy loveseat recliner sofa, tan microﬁber fabric, excellent condition, $400. Brand new recliner, wine color, $125. (336) 643-5592. EVERETT PIANO, excellent condition, buyer moves. $600. (336) 643-7671. U-PICK MUSCADINES, Sept. 14 thru Oct. 22, weekends 8am-12n. $5/2 gallons. Riverbirch Vineyards, 200 Will Tom Road, Reidsville. (336) 339-5230.

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FOUR KITTENS NEED HOMES, $10/ kitten, all just as cute as Mischief, above. Will have all shots, have been tested, and spayed/neutered. Beautiful grays and gray tabby. All bottle fed since 3 weeks old. Very loving. Inside home only, please. Call 337-6266 or 337-3267.

GROOMING

2921 Highway 220 N 14.18 AC zoned Highway Business. Public Water across Highway. Public Sewer Force Main not accessible. 80’ Driveway access to property at highway crossover. 12 AC cleared. 1 AC leased for 5 years. Property access from Hwy 220 and Harned Farm Rd, 715 ft of Road Frontage is on Hwy 220. $535,000

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ACCOUNTING

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AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS

FUNERAL SERVICES Forbis & Dick - Brooke Chapel ...............2

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES BEK Paint ............................................11 Carpet & Flooring Super Mart ....... 16-17 Pest Management Systems................... 8 ProStone Inc ...................................... 26

Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ..................15

INSURANCE

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Gladwell Insurance Agency..................10 Triad Insurance..................................... 8

Building Dimensions ............................14 RS Hopkins Construction.....................18

CANDIDATES

Tim Sessoms, Summerfield ................ 23

CHIROPRACTIC

Oak Ridge Chiropractic ....................... 11

CHURCHES

First Baptist Church of Summerfield.....10

DENTIST

Beth Borden, DDS .................................7

EVENTS

Fall Market ..........................................19 Free Bluegrass Concert..........................6 Stonefield Cellars Harvest Festival .........5

FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Gate City Advisors ...............................13

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LEGAL SERVICES Attorney Bill Barbour .......................... 26

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Country Kennel ...................................18 Northwest Animal Hospital ..................18 Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care, Inc. ......18 Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital.............. 2 Westergaard Kennels...........................18

BiRite Food Center ...........................2,12 Goodwill Industries ............................. 22 Midtown Furniture .............................. 32

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