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Northwest High administrators work through traffic snarls by GERRI HUNT NW GUILFORD COUNTY – As rain continued to fall on a parking lot that had already been saturated over the weekend, Northwest Guilford High School Principal Ralph Kitley and Assistant Principal Bert Webb shook cans of spray paint and marked large arrows on the ground.

was to get parents and students into and out of campus much more efficiently than they had in recent weeks, during which a new traffic pattern had brought more problems than solutions. With the new pattern, parents had only one entry lane and one exit lane for dropping off or picking up students, both alongside the school’s mobile

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Trail expert to speak in Stokesdale Oct. 8 STOKESDALE – Kate Dixon, executive director of Friends of the Mountains-toSea Trail, will give a presentation during the Stokesdale Town Council meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. Stokesdale is ripe for the development of the A&Y Greenway, a trail following the old, abandoned A&Y Railroad bed. If citizens show their support, and the town moves forward with the greenway, it will eventually become part of North Carolina’s 1,000-mile

Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST).

Summerfield has already hired a designer for a section of the A&Y Greenway that will run from a pedestrian tunnel under U.S. 220 north of Strawberry Road to Summerfield Elementary School. If the A&Y Greenway does not travel through Stokesdale, it will have to be rerouted if it is to be part of the MST – possibly heading through Oak Ridge. It’s up to the Stokesdale Town Council to decide whether it makes sense to have a trail cross through its bound-

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Assistant Principal Bert Webb directs traffic in front of Northwest Guilford High School on the afternoon of Sept. 30, in an attempt to keep vehicles flowing in and out of campus in a timely manner.

aries. Town leaders still have many questions: Does it make economic sense? How will it benefit citizens? Is it safe? Will there be enough volunteers to maintain it? Is there enough community support? How will the route be determined? That’s why Councilman Frank Bruno invited Dixon to speak at the upcoming council meeting. “I’ve known Kate for several years, and she’s been [working on] the Mountains-to-Sea Trail for a long time,” he said. “Everyone needs a little more education, and her job is to promote the trail.”

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IN THIS ISSUE News in brief..........................3 Your Questions......................4 Pets & Critters........................7 Lou and Oscar......................8 Pet Briefs................................9 Pet Adoptions .................... 10 Crime/Incident Report....... 11 Bits & Pieces........................ 12 Around Town....................... 13 Community Calendar........ 14 High School Sports............. 18 Fields of Faith...................... 19 Student Profiles...................20 From frontlines to sidelines.21 NWO on the go!............... 22 Katie’s Kids......................23 Letters/Opinions.......... 24 Grins & Gripes............25 Classifieds.............. 27 Index of Advertisers.....31

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and preliminary engineering fee.

In our Sept. 25-Oct. 1 issue, we indicated the estimated cost for extending the A&Y Greenway 2.55 miles, from a pedestrian tunnel under U.S. 220 to a railroad bed behind Summerfield Elementary School, is $3.4 million in addition to the $320,000 the Town of Summerfield recently committed to pay Raleigh-based Stewart to design the trail. We stand corrected – the estimated figure of $3.4 million is not in addition to, but includes the $320,000 design

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The trail will be designed to NCDOT standards, making it eligible to receive up to 80 percent of its construction cost* from MPO, state and federal funding. *According to Summerfield Town Manager Scott Whitaker, construction, which includes a 2-year-out contingency of 20 percent, is projected at $2.8M and the design/engineering, final plans, Rightof-Way acquisition services, property costs, and bidding services all make up the $3.4 million.

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Looking south from the old U.S. 220, the path of the future I-73 is in clear view where it comes in from the west, merges into the widened northbound lanes of U.S. 220 and crosses the Haw River. From this point north, U.S. 220’s completion date remains December 2016, to coincide with the completion of the I-73 connector. However, DOT has extended the completion date of the southern portion of the project, from around Summerfield Charter Academy to Horse Pen Creek Road, to June 2017.

Three candidates withdraw from local races NW GUILFORD – With the Nov. 3 municipal elections approaching, the slate of 26 northwest-area candidates has dropped to 23, with the withdrawals of three candidates. Their names, however, will appear on the ballots, since they were still officially filed as of the North

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The Oak Ridge sign ordinance prohibits temporary signs such as this one to be placed off-site within the town limits.

I know that Oak Ridge has some sort of sign ordinance, but I thought yard sale and real estate signs were allowed during the weekends. I recently put out a yard sale sign and it was gone within a couple of hours. Exactly what is the ordinance? What happens to the signs if they’re taken? “For temporary real estate, yard sale and construction signs, the Oak Ridge Development Ordinance says you are allowed one sign per lot frontage on the site,” confirms Sandra Smith, Oak Ridge town clerk. The emphasis in this case is on “onsite,” as that is the only place these types of signs are permitted. Legally, they cannot be placed in other locations, including entrances to subdivisions or at intersections. In addition, per North Carolina DOT regulations, signs are not allowed anywhere in the right of way. The ordinance also states that on-site signs can be no larger than four square feet in total area.

As far as policing this policy, the ordinance allows the removal of signs that are unlawfully placed.

Oak Level Church Road in Stokesdale, most of which is located in Rockingham County, appears to have been freshly marked, as is evident here at its intersection with Renn Road.

“Our staff, Town Council and even private citizens familiar with the ordinance will do so,” says Smith. “There is a $50 per sign pick-up fee for anyone who wishes to retrieve their sign from Town Hall. Any signs not claimed within 10 days will be disposed of.” I was wondering who is responsible for painting Oak Level Church Road in Stokesdale just across the Guilford County line? It was re-paved in May and the lines have still not been painted. It is dangerous with the high number of people pulling boats with trailers that seem (unintentionally) to take up more than their fair share of the road. I have been

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run into the grass on numerous occasions. An equipment breakdown resulted in the striping crews falling far behind, says Bobby Norris, district engineer with NCDOT. Norris says the crews are working on getting caught up, but the crew that works in this area covers five counties and there are several roads that need to be re-striped, so “it may take a while.” Update: Since we received this question and directed it to Bobby Norris with NCDOT, our associate editor, Gerri Hunt, visited the site on Sept. 28 and confirmed the road has been re-striped.

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I must regretfully withdraw from the election for Summerfield Town Council. Kerri (my wife) and I feel that we need to devote our time and efforts to being part of the caregiver team,” he said. “I would like to offer a most sincere thank you to those who encouraged and supported my candidacy and for your understanding in this decision.” In Oak Ridge, Ron Simpson has announced that he is not “actively cam-

paigning” for town council. “I filed for the office of town council not knowing my fellow Planning & Zoning member, Doug Nodine, was also running,” said Simpson. “Though the filing deadline had not expired, the Board of Elections said it was too late to withdraw.“ Also in Oak Ridge, Carey Benefiel is no longer seeking a seat on town council.

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North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, seated, shakes hands with Stokesdale Mayor Randy Braswell after signing the NC Competes Job Plan bill at Culp in Stokesdale on Sept. 30. McCrory wanted to sign the bill at Culp because of its 40+ years of manufacturing success in Guilford County, “the heart of manufacturing in North Carolina.” The bill includes $20 million in annual job creation reimbursements. McCrory and Braswell are joined by, from left, Secretary of Commerce John Skvarla III, Culp President and CEO Frank Saxon, Stokesdale Councilman Joe Thacker, Culp Chairman of the Board Robert Culp III, Stokesdale Council members Vicki White-Lawrence, Frank Bruno and Bill Jones, and Culp Mattress Fabrics Division President Iv Culp. See related story in next week’s issue of The Northwest Observer.

Inman Road bridge to close until July 2016 NCDOT will close the Inman Road bridge over Bryan Boulevard from Monday, Oct. 5 until July 2016. The bridge replacement is being done as an upgrade to the I-73/I-840 interchange. Signs will direct motorists through a detour via Old Oak Ridge Road and Fleming Road. In addition, westbound Bryan Boulevard and the ramp from I-73 will close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 5 and Tuesday, Oct. 6, and eastbound Bryan Boulevard will close near Old Oak Ridge Road on Wednesday, Oct. 7 and Thursday, Oct. 8 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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classrooms. This left vehicles at times backed up on Northwest School Road and Alcorn Road, and a few times even all the way to Pleasant Ridge Road. Complaints about the traffic snarls rolled in from parents and students. It was unsafe for students to cross the parents’ lanes to get to the student parking lot. And as many as eight staff and faculty members were needed to man the parking lot and direct traffic, taking them away from their regular duties before and after school. “The heaviest traffic is when it’s raining, because parents bring their kids to school so they don’t have to stand at bus stops,” said Kitley. Rain cancelling after-school activities also further aggravates the traffic congestion, since all of the students leave the campus at one time. School administrators knew something had to change. So over the weekend, Guilford County Schools’ contractor for the $397,000 parking lot renovation, High Point Builders LLC, came back to make some adjustments. “Now everyone enters like they used to, between the (student) parking lot and the tennis courts,” said Kitley. But there is one change – at the back of the main student parking lot, parents take a right, drive down to the baseball field and loop back up to two student pick-up lanes. So instead of one entrance and one exit, there are once again two lanes exiting onto Northwest School Road.

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The issues on campus are not North Carolina Department of Transportation problems, according to Bobby Norris, a DOT district engineer. “Northwest High School has internal issues with traffic flow. Right now, there are even parents picking up their children on the side of the road,” Norris said. “There were traffic problems

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out there so they came to us.” DOT comes into the picture due to the back-ups on the streets, and the future installation of a traffic circle at the school’s main entrance, slated for spring. “We have an encroachment agreement [for the traffic circle] and we’ve provided [GCS] with assistance from DOT’s school engineer who works across the state,” said Norris. But even the traffic circle won’t alleviate congestion, unless the flow of vehicles within the campus is efficient enough to keep the vehicles off the road, said Norris, who attributed some of the congestion to overpopulation of the school, which was originally built for several hundred students but has over 2,100 enrolled. Hopefully, the success of the first three trial runs of this week’s new traffic flow on campus is a good indication of more improvements to come. “It’s much better,” said Kitley, noting that as of this week, the traffic is clearing out 13 minutes earlier than it had been. “The tardy bell rang and we had an empty line of cars.”

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This is a member of the Greensboro Science Center’s meerkat mob. Despite the name, meerkats are not related to cats at all, but are actually a member of the mongoose family. They are native to the Kalahari Desert in Africa.

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Rounding out the household with Lou and Oscar Two lively young canine brothers with special needs provide much joy to veterinarian parents by ANNETTE JOYCE When Dr. Julie Dudak, owner of Veterinary Hospital of Oak Ridge, performed an emergency C-section on a Great Dane six months ago, she had no clue how that delivery would impact her personally. Today, that impact is seen in the two gangly Great Dane puppies, Lou and Oscar, who roll around with each other and stay as close as possible to their tenderhearted human ‘mom.’ Two out of an 11-puppy litter, Lou and Oscar were both born with defects. The circulation to Oscar’s paw had been cut off and the bottom part of the extremity was dying; his brother, Lou, was deaf. Dudak suggested aggressive treatment to ward off infection in the

crippled pup, but the breeder felt it was best to euthanize him. Unwilling to give up, Dudak asked if she could have the puppy (the breeder agreed). Four days later, the breeder returned with the puppy’s deaf brother, who had developed an abscess. Dudak took this puppy in as well, and suddenly found herself in the role of new puppy mom. “I was up every two to three hours for the first couple of weeks for feedings,” she remembers. Because the puppies have special needs, there were other concerns as well. First, there was the problem with Oscar’s paw. “Normally I wouldn’t worry about having a three-legged dog, but I wasn’t so sure about his back legs,” says Dudak, who foresees hip problems in her young dog’s future. She and her boyfriend, Dr. Casey Clark, a co-owner of Southwoods Animal Hospital in Greensboro, decided to approach Hanger Prosthetics, a manufacturer of human prosthetics. The Winston-Salem company had

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While Oscar has grown accustomed to his prosthetic, Lou’s deafness has required less time and attention. Still, training is a bit more of a challenge for the 90-pound pup.

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CRIME / INCIDENT report The District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County. ASSAULT Sept. 26 | Two residents of Osage Road in Stokesdale reported being the victims of a simple assault during a domestic dispute, after which the victims made allegations against each other. One victim had a minor laceration and was treated on the scene by EMS.

BREAKING AND ENTERING Sept. 22 | A resident of Cummings Dairy Road in Summerfield reported that sometime between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., an unknown person stole a $20 brown and black purse, a $15 multicolored Relic wallet, $50 cash, an EBT card, a NetSpend debit card, and $10

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Sept. 21 | A local deputy encountered a suspicious vehicle on N.C. 150 in Summerfield. When interviewed, a female occupant of the vehicle gave a fictitious name in an effort to keep her outstanding warrants from the deputy. The Thomasville woman was arrested for identity theft and was also served with the outstanding warrants. The victim of the identity theft was also a Thomasville woman.

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The Grassifieds performed recently at Oak Ridge Town Park. A local favorite in the Music in the Park series, the band delighted the crowd with a variety of bluegrass, country and gospel favorites. Next up is The Tyler Millard band at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3.

Register now for Shea’s Chase 5k GREENSBORO – Shea’s Chase 5K Run/ Walk will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, with proceeds supporting the Mental Health Association in Greensboro. Organizers hope the event brings together the Triad community to raise awareness and support for mental health, in memory of Shea McKenna, a Greensboro Day School graduate who committed suicide in 2014 at the age of 27. The event will begin at 11 a.m. at

The Oak Ridge Baseball team, circa 1929, included, from left, (standing) Shorty Hendrix, Rex Williard, Buck Linville, Lute Howerton, Walt Mooney, Harry Gardner, Clark Howerton, Mike Crutchfield, Pat Phillips, Bob Sizemore, “Meanie” Beeson, Tom Beeson, (front row) Coach John Cottrell and bat boy Hank Cottrell. Oak Ridge, Kernersville, Bunker Hill and the surrounding area were hotbeds of baseball in the late 1800s and 1900s and the rivalries were fierce, to say the least, says Mike Marshall, a Kernersville native and Arbor Run resident. He also notes that the fellow in the photo called “Meanie” Beeson is Clarence Arminius Beeson (1912-2002). He and his wife, Carrie Sapp, were the parents of a large family and almost every one of their children, both boys and girls, were outstanding athletes, just like their father.

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 John and Sharon Van Kemp of Summerfield hosted a “Johnny Crushed Leukemia” party on Sept. 13 for their son Johnny, who was diagnosed with leukemia while a third grader at Summerfield Elementary School. After over three years of treatment and medical procedures, Johnny got to “ring the bell” at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center on June 29, signifying his last day of chemo. Johnny is now a healthy sixth grader at Northern Middle School. Shown in picture, Johnny thanks friends, family, coaches, teachers and medical team members for their support over the three previous years.

 (L to R) Donna Ogletree, Lori Yager and Cindy Davis of Allen Tate enjoyed their time at Allen Tate’s 18th annual “FUNDay,” a fundraiser for public education. Held at The Barn at Summerfield Farms on Sept. 24, the event, which is a partnership between Allen Tate, its Realtors, and local businesses, raised over $24,000 in proceeds, which will be used to support public educational programs throughout the Triad.

 About 170 motorcycle riders participated in the 3rd annual Ride to Remember, a fundraiser for Alzheimer’s. Combined with proceeds from the Sept. 19 event, which began and ended at Summerfield’s First Baptist Church, and online donations, over $11,000 was raised. Proceeds will be used to support local families affected by Alzheimer’s. Shown in picture are some of the small army of volunteers who assisted event organizer Charlotte Stoll (middle row, second from right) with the event.

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Friends of the MST is a Raleighbased organization that works all over the state building and maintaining the MTS, encouraging communities to create new sections of trail, and helping people hike it. “I’ve put most of my own efforts where there isn’t a trail. I know the needs and I’m excited about the possibilities of the MST,” she said in a 2010

interview with the Carolina Mountain Club. “[Hundreds of] miles of the trail are built. Then hikers use back roads to make connections, so every time we open a new [section of trail] it’s a wonderful change in the [MST] trail and really enjoyable for the hikers.” While the Town of Stokesdale does still have a Trails, Paths and Right of Way Committee, which helped with the 2012

A&Y Greenway Feasibility Study, the committee has not met in quite some time.

Bruno invites the community to hear Dixon’s trails presentation on Oct. 8.

“We let it slip to the side because we had so many other things we were dealing with, like the water system and the park,” said Bruno. “The trail is still there, but until we got to the point that we could do anything, and until Summerfield finished (their trail), we didn’t have much to do on ours.”

“Come and listen to her talk, so if you’re going to make a decision, at least you have the right information,” said Bruno. “My goal is to get the information out there. There are a lot of people who support the trail.” For more information on FMST, visit www.ncmst.org.

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Vikings defense crucial in win over Whirlies FINAL SCORE: Northwest 21, Grimsley 7 by L.A. LOGAN Middle linebacker Justin Stone played a significant role in Northwest’s defensive efforts on Sept. 28, which forced three consecutive turnovers and helped lead the Vikings (4-1) to a 21-7 win over the Grimsley Whirlies (2-4). Stone’s biggest moments began early in the first quarter, when he blocked Grimsley’s first punt and set up Northwest on Grimsley’s 13-yard line.

After a couple of running plays that netted negative yards, on 4th-and-11, wide receiver Thomas Hennigan caught a quick slant pass from quarterback Jake Smith for a 16-yard touchdown, giving Northwest an early 7-0 lead. The Vikings forced a three-and-out on the Whirlies’ next possession. As a Whirlies player missed another assignment at the line of scrimmage, Stone shot through a gap to block his second punt in less than four minutes. “It was kind of shocking,” he said. “I didn’t feel like it was real. It felt like a

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Grimsley thought its bad luck had run out, until safety Mitch Bryant’s interception led to a 30-yard pick-six, extending the Vikings’ first-quarter lead to 14-0.

Northwest rushed the ball a combined 28 times for 81 yards. In the third quarter, Kyle Finnie scored the Vikings’ final touchdown from 3 yards out.

“It was instinct,” said Bryant. “I saw the ball in the air and did what I know best – catch the ball at its highest point and take it to the crib.” Although the Vikings earned their fourth win in five tries, head coach Jared Rolfes wasn’t happy with the inability to capitalize on offense. “We’ve put a lot of pressure on our defense over the last three games,” said Rolfes. “It continued tonight. Regardless of the [weather] conditions, everyone, including Grimsley, had to play in the same conditions offensively.” Smith completed 11 out of 19 passes for 135 yards and one touchdown. But Rolfes said there are still some questions at the quarterback spot moving forward. “The effort is there,” he said. “The study is there. The preparation is there. Schematically we’re doing the right things. I’m trying to figure out if we’re

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“Northwest is a good, well-coached team,” said Grimsley head coach Pat Neal. “Special teams hurt us tonight. You can’t make mistakes against a good team like that. They are going to make you pay.” LOOKING BACK | “We battled the whole time, which is important,” said Rolfes. “(But) we’re not consistently executing what we need to do offensively, and it’s slowing us down.” COMING UP | Northwest (4-1) will travel to Reidsville (3-2) on Oct. 2 for a non-conference matchup. The Vikings won last year, 24-21, and hold a 2-0 alltime series lead. “They’re calling for rain the entire week,” said Rolfes. “Obviously that puts a damper on preparation. The only positive is we don’t need to do a whole lot of banging around after playing a varsity football game on a Monday night.”

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FCA to host annual Fields of Faith The event will be held Monday, Oct. 5, at Northern Guilford High by L.A. LOGAN NORTHERN GUILFORD – On Monday, Oct. 5, hundreds – or more – of students will gather at Northern Guilford High School’s Johnny Roscoe Stadium to celebrate Fields of Faith. The student-led event, which takes place annually on high school football fields across the country, challenges classmates, teammates and members of the community to read the Bible and follow Jesus Christ. “The event changes our culture in this community because students come together, stand firm and share the pressures of temptations,” said Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ area representative, Eddie Miller. Debbie Benton, Northern Guilford school counselor and FCA club advisor, said at least 15 Northern student leaders attended the Fields of Faith event at Northwest Guilford last year and through that, were inspired to have the Northern community offer the same outreach opportunity. Speakers at this year’s event will include Jason

Brinkley, Daystar Church’s Northern Guilford campus pastor, and Denya Haymore from Gospel Baptist Church’s outreach ministry. Entertainment will be provided by The Justin Teseniar Band, a gospel band from Gainesville, Georgia. Through the powerful and silent cardboard box testimony, students will have the opportunity to share stories of how their faith has helped them overcome challenges. “Instead of speaking for three to five minutes to explain their testimony, they write what they were before Christ on one side of the cardboard File photo box,” said senior Audrey Meredith, Fields of Faith, an annual event which takes place on football fields across the a FCA student leader. “Then they country, will be held at Northern Guilford High School on Oct. 5. The event flip it over and it shows how they is free and open to the public. (Photo from last year’s Field of Faith, which was changed. It’s a quick way for people held at Northwest Guilford High School) to get the point.” idea what church is.” “A lot of students at Northern don’t have exposure Miller added that one goal of Fields of Faith is to to a home church or in their family life,” said senior Hope Wade, an FCA student leader. “They have no ... continued on p. 26

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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. right side. Alex plays left forward. We tend to transition the ball to her on the left side of the field because she has tremendous reverse stick skills. She has adapted to playing on the weak side of her body and excels at it. Her speed and stick ability give her the upper hand in any situation.”

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Hobbies: Running, Netflix and “chillin”

Position on the team: Wide receiver, safety, punt returner and kickoff returner

Most admired athlete: Galen Rupp (American long-distance runner)

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Favorite food: Cookout

Extracurricular activities: Clubs, work and field hockey

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Toughest class: AP Computer Science

Favorite band: The Weeknd

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Plans after high school: College

Hobbies: Sleeping and hanging out with friends

Role on the team: No. 1 starter

Most admired athlete: Ohio State Buckeye football players (national champions)

Toughest class: AB Calculus

Extracurricular activities: Ping-Pong Club, Bowling Club, track and recreation basketball

Favorite movie: “The Wolf of Wall Street”

Favorite food: Warm and soft chocolate chip cookies Favorite band/musician: Fetty Wap Favorite movie: “Halloween” (the original one) Any siblings? Bizzy (sister) Best vacation ever: New York City, summer of 2015 (thanks, Mom!) Years lived in Northwest area: 12 Dream job: Be a doctor at my own private practice Interesting fact about yourself: “My name has more letters than the alphabet, and I hate green and yellow together.” Nicknames: “Booger” and “Giraffe” Pre-game ritual: Warm up my field hockey skills Coach Kaitlin Brown’s comments on Alex: “In field hockey, the ball is played more often on the right side of the field because every player’s strong side is her

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Hometown: Greensboro Plans after high school: College Extracurricular activities: Speech and debate Most admired athlete: Serena Williams (professional tennis player) Favorite food: Chocolate covered pretzels Favorite band: The Beatles Favorite movie: “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” Any siblings? Six Best vacation ever: Chicago Years lived in Northwest area: Nine Dream job: Voice actress Interesting fact about yourself: “I am a part of the Northwest tennis team that has been undefeated in conference for seven years straight.” Nickname: “Jazz” Pre-game ritual: Eat snacks Coach Randy Alexander’s comments on Jasmine: “Jasmine has been a four-year

Any siblings? Two Best vacation ever: Skiing in Wyoming

Hobbies: Basketball, bowling and PingPong

Years lived in Northern area: Eight

Most admired athlete: Steve Smith (NFL wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens)

Interesting fact about yourself: “I actually enjoy running far.”

Favorite food: Raspberries

What’s one thing you would change about school if you could? “I wish I could take fewer classes and have less homework.“

Favorite band/musician: Kanye West Favorite movie: “Anchorman” Any siblings? A sister, 15, and a brother, 26

Dream job: Ski bum

Nickname: “Robo”

Best vacation ever: Grand Canyon

Pre-meet ritual: Get hyped

Years lived in Northern area: 17

Coach Thanh Ngo’s comments on Tyler: “Returning as last year’s team MVP along with helping the team to a fourthplace finish at states, Tyler has big goals and high hopes in his senior year. Joining the 500-Mile Club and having a very productive summer can be checked off the list. Now, it’s time to lead the team to new heights. Tyler knows what needs to be done, and I can count on him to make it happen. His focus, desire and passion have helped guide this team to successful seasons in such a short period of time, and it’s just the beginning.”

Dream job: NFL player Interesting fact about yourself: “I drink chocolate milk after every football practice.” Nicknames: “T-Spice” and “T-Tuck” Pre-game rituals: Chill alone and listen to music Coach Richard Burton’s comments on Tucker: “Tucker Hord is the hardestworking athlete I know. He is a team player and his commitment to football speaks volumes.”

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A regular feature of Youth Sync that introduces our readers to some of the teachers, coaches, volunteers, administrators and other staff members who are positively impacting our youth in northwest Guilford County. After teaching for more than two decades, Julie Kimsey is celebrating her first full school year as assistant principal at Colfax Elementary, the school she attended as a child. 1. What’s something that excites you about this school year? “The progression of students from the first day to the last day. I enjoy very much watching them grow and learn, not just in academics but with their social skills, too.” 2. What’s your favorite morning ritual? “Besides my coffee?! One of my first duties is greeting the students when they get off the bus, so that first ‘Good morning!’ needs to start on a positive note.

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fully prepared and a better resource for parents and staff.”

3. What would students be surprised to learn about you? “I like driving my MINI Cooper sports car in rallies. I’m in a local club and like the people and enjoy the social aspect of it also. It’s a lot of fun!”

6. What do you wish students knew? “How hard their teachers work and how much they care. Teachers care more Kimsey than they can show, and many teachers lie awake at night, wondering how they can best help their students.”

4. If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? “My husband and I have always joked about having a job at the beach...I’d like working at a summer gift shop or ice cream shop where I can interact with the public often and enjoy the beach.” 5. What’s something you’re looking forward to this school year?

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Katie van Lier and “Miss T” volunteer at the Out of the Garden Project warehouse during van Lier’s summer food drive.

10-year-old spends summer helping the hungry by GERRI HUNT SUMMERFIELD – It was early July, smackdab in the middle of summer. Katie van Lier, a rising fifth-grader at Greensboro Montessori School, had a summer project to pull off. “I want to raise $500 and 5,000 pounds of food for the ‘Out of the Garden Project,’ which feeds hungry children in the Triad area,” she decided. “Did you know Greensboro/High Point ranks No. 1 in the U.S. for hunger?” Van Lier enlisted her family’s help over the Fourth of July weekend. “My mom, dad, sister and I put flyers and grocery bags in the mailboxes of all our neighbors – it was just over 100 houses,” explained the 10-year-old. “We asked them to fill their mailboxes with food. I hoped to get a lot of food… 5,000 pounds is a lot of food to gather!” Two days later, van Lier and her friends collected 160 pounds of food – plus some friendly and encouraging notes – from neighbors. “I thought, ‘this is going to be hard!’” she admitted. So, she turned to collection bins – which, as it turns out, only hold about 100 pounds of food.

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Van Lier placed bins at her school, Northwest Pediatrics, Ridgewood Swim & Tennis Club, Healing Hands Chiropractic, Swift Aviation and Proehlific Park. By the end of July, she had collected 320 pounds of food, and had exceeded her monetary goal. A food drive and lemonade/cupcake stand at Harris Teeter on Battleground Avenue in Greensboro brought in another $140 and 233 pounds of food – followed by $123 from selling lemonade and brownies at school.

many donations, including fresh food. “A construction worker donated $40 for a glass of lemonade! I think he had a story to tell about being hungry,” said van Lier. “One young woman, who had tears in her eyes, brought us a lot of food. We also heard from teachers who deal every day with kids who are hungry, or not at school because they have nothing to eat, or their

The Harris Teeter event was tough in the beginning, “because a lot of early morning people are a little cranky and could use coffee,” she said with a chuckle. It was hot, too, with the shade creeping away as the hours trudged along. But they collected

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Get educated about the trail During the September Stokesdale Town Council meeting, there were statements made that the citizens of Stokesdale do not support a trail system coming through our town. While there are people opposed to this trail, there is also a large contingent of citizens who support it. The statements made at the council meeting in opposition to the trail were not based on fact. As members of the Stokesdale Town Council, it is our obligation to educate ourselves on matters that affect our citizens and then use that knowledge to make educated decisions. When I look at these situations I base my decision on two items: 1) How does it benefit the citizens of Stokesdale? and 2) What will it cost the town? Stokesdale is in a unique situation in that we do not charge a property

tax. That limits what we can spend on projects. We are obligated to certain expenses each year and that takes up the majority of our operating budget. While I believe the trail system through Stokesdale would be a benefit to the town, I also believe that if we proceed with it we need to do so without using money that is not there. It will take input, support, and a large volunteer effort from the community to make this happen. Kate Dixon, executive director of Friends of the Mountains-To-Sea Trail, will be giving a presentation during the Stokesdale Town Council meeting on Oct. 8. I urge everyone who wants to learn more regarding the trail system to attend and get educated. Frank Bruno, STOKESDALE The writer is a member of the Stokesdale Town Council.

Trail could be part of something much larger The following letter was written to Kate Dixon, executive director of Friends of the Mountains-To-Sea Trail, and is reprinted with the writer’s permission. My husband Craig and I have moved to Mount Airy, and will not be able to attend the (Stokesdale) Town Council meeting on Oct. 8. We are very sorry Stokesdale is reluctant to support the Mountains-to-Sea Trail effort. Feel free to share my thoughts as written with the council and those who attend. One of the few regrets we have about moving is that we can no longer provide a safe spot for the through hikers to stop and rest in Stokesdale. Stokesdale falls one day’s hike away from any campground or motel either east or west. The thought of the hikers having to sleep roadside was disturbing to us. We always enjoyed those who chose to stop at our home, and offered them any assistance possible. Their needs were always simple – access to an outlet to re-charge their phones, fresh water, a hot meal and perhaps a shower. One of our cherished memories of

Stokesdale will be the gathering we coordinated for the hiker Marines. My daughter is a Marine and is serving in Asia, so it gave us great pleasure to show support on a community and personal level. Every one of the hikers is a member of some family, somewhere, and they were able to rest easier knowing their loved one was in a safe place. Every single one of the two dozen or so individuals whom we assisted were honest, fine people and a delight to have met. They enriched our lives with their stories and experiences on the Trail. If the citizens of Stokesdale decide not to support the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, they will be missing an opportunity to be part of a larger movement that preserves our nation’s heritage. There is no experience like walking the earth, and those who take time from their other responsibilities to do so have much to offer every community they walk through. It will be Stokesdale’s loss. Craig and Susan Lukens, MOUNT AIRY The writers are former residents of Stokesdale, where they actively volunteered with ROADS (Revitalizing Our Ancestors Dreams in Stokesdale), caring for Linear Park in downtown Stokesdale, and other community projects.

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Mark Brown – it is great to see you running again for mayor of Summerfield. Seeing your signs makes me excited about having you back as our mayor! Northwest Middle School students participating in the See You at the Flag Pole Wednesday morning! Stokesdale’s mayor and town council members who are standing up against the A&Y Greenway. I will not give an easement for this project. My land is “cultural preservation” to us! The parent(s) who complained about other parents keeping their children out of school for a 9/11 threat. I kept mine out also! One day out is worth a lifetime with your child, and it’s better to be safe than sorry! Johnathan and the crew at Tiremax in Stokesdale. They provided excellent customer service when replacing my brake pads, then went above and beyond when my car started bleeding oil a few hours later. You’re the best! Eternal gratitude! The guy in front of me on Saturday at the BB&T drive-up. He cleaned the petrified gunk off of the gross ATM keypad keys with what appeared to be car care products. Those responsible for the beautiful flowers on N.C. 68 near the Market Street exit. I enjoyed seeing them on my way each day! Dr. Karen Nasisse and the entire staff at Northwest Animal Hospital for their prompt attention and care in getting our Maltese, Zoe, back to health after her mysterious bite over the Labor Day weekend.

GRIPES to... The NWO for featuring primarily athletes and cheerleaders in the “Student Profiles” section. You neglect student achievements in activities such as artistic, speech, chorus, volunteer, and many others. You should rename this section “Athletes, Cheerleaders, and Occasionally Performing Arts Profiles.” Editor’s note: The Northwest Observer publishes athlete profiles for fall sports at the beginning of each school year; in order to get all of these profiles published before the fall season ends, we feature athlete profiles only for the first several weeks of the school year. Every school year, throughout late fall and winter, we incorporate student profiles for cultural arts – including band, orchestra, drama, visual arts and chorus (we also featured profiles for Northwest and Northern drum majors in our Countdown To Kickoff publication in late August). Additionally, we regularly highlight students for a variety of noteworthy accomplishments, such as earning their Eagle or Girl Scout Gold award, volunteering, going on mission trips, etc. CrossFit defenders who say those who object have too much time on their hands. You berate those who criticize CrossFit without addressing any of their objections – perhaps that point alone underscores the validity of their arguments. The driver of the Hummer who took down our mailbox on Northwest School Road on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2:47 p.m. When you stopped to check the damage (to your vehicle), you should have come and acknowledged what you did to our mailbox.

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Nighthawks suffer their second loss of the season by L.A. LOGAN

Western Alamance 36, Northern 21 Northern Guilford (3-2, 1-1) suffered their second loss of the season on Sept. 28, against conference foe Western Alamance (6-1, 4-0). However, neither game loss has been as painful as the one the Nighthawks suffered when wide receiver Tucker Hord went down with a broken ankle in the third quarter.

Senior wide receiver Tucker Hord, who has been invaluable to the Nighthawks this season, is on the sidelines after breaking his ankle in the third quarter of the game against Western Alamance on Sept. 28.

“On a kickoff return, it just got folded over and someone fell on my ankle,” Hord said.

Leaving nothing to chance, the Warriors left no clean running lanes for running back CJ Freeman, who was held to 35 yards on 16 rush attempts.

With Hord on the sidelines indefinitely, head coach Johnny Roscoe knows he has a huge void to fill. “We just don’t have one person who is going to step up and take his place,” said Roscoe. “We need a group of them.” Western Alamance’s quarterback and running back rushed for a combined 377 yards and four touchdowns. “We can’t have one person making tackles,” said Roscoe. “We need two or three around the ball making tackles.”

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break down the wall of race that exists in the community. “Out on the playing field, race is not an issue,” said Miller. “Other students look up to that. It’s about grace, not race.” What makes this day even more special is that Oct. 5 is referenced in the Bible and stands for grace, Benton pointed out. “Grace is God’s plan to empower our

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LOOKING BACK | “We just have to improve on blocking,” Roscoe said. “(And) we have to score more points. It’s just that simple.” COMING UP | Northern (3-2, 1-1) returns to Johnny Roscoe Stadium on Oct. 2 for a home game against another difficult opponent, Eastern Alamance (6-0, 3-0). The Nighthawks suffered their only regular season loss last year to Eastern, 32-28. lives,” she said. “For these young people to be empowered about a vision that they want and see it go forward is very exciting to see and be a part of.” •••••

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FINAL MUSIC IN THE PARK for 2015! Saturday, Oct. 3, 6:30-9pm, Oak Ridge Town Park Shelter 2, featuring The Tyler Millard Band, one of our most popular bands from past years. Parking will be in the Redmon Field on Linville Road (look for signs just past Scoggins Road). There is no charge, but donations will be taken to pay the band. Food and drinks will be available, or bring a picnic. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 4, 5-7:30pm.

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PLUMBING WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc. (336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info.

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

RUSTIC HORSE BARNS AND BUILDINGS Z.N.Cobb Builders. Licensed and Insured, (336) 337-0477, www.zncobb.com.

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

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.

POWER WASHING 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. ALL-PRO POWER WASHING Windows, vinyl, concrete, pool decks, drain jetting. 15% off any cleaning. Fully insured. Www.all-prowash.com, (336) 402-7726. PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

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.

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

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OCTOBER SPECIALS AT MELDA’S Schedule color with Pita or Ashley, receive a free eyebrow wax. Brooke’s specials: chemical peel – buy 4 services and receive the 5th free. Call (336) 643-7799 to schedule!

WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys. New vendors welcome. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 1-6pm.

LAND FOR SALE

NEW PRICE! 2014 PARK MODEL at Belews Lake, beautiful décor w/ loft. 20’ from waters’’ edge, two electric covered boat lifts, electric golf cart, canoe, paddle boat. $179,500. (336) 644-6418 or 601-5759.

MARKETING ASSISTANCE for any size business! If you’d like to reach all of northwest Guilford County in a well-read, trusted weekly publication, the Northwest Observer might be a great option for you! Call (336) 644-7035, ext. 10, or email advertising@ nwobserver.com to learn more!

2010 Bayliner 175 SKI BOAT. Excellent condition. Includes skis and life jackets. $13,000. Call Don, (336) 324-7373.

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. AUTO INTERIOR CLEANING, headlights, waxing. Summerﬁeld area. Sonny, 312-4102.

KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Pumpkins, gourds, mums & fresh produce. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerﬁeld. 708-0485.

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

 PETS & ANIMAL SVCS. AVAILABLE ANIMALS ROSE-BREASTED COCKATOO, 9 months old, very sweet, $1,200. (919) 616-8645.

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LOST & FOUND

POOL TABLE, two swivel bar-height stools, two diamond rings. (336) 587-5167.

LOST TUXEDO CAT around Ogburn Mill Road area. 12-year-old male, black with white paws and underbelly. Please call (845) 642-8318 if found.

PERSIMMON PULP, jam, pudding, and more! (336) 816-3441 or 996-3892. SEASONED FIREWOOD, delivered and stacked. 1/2 cord, $80. Call 686-6373. Two side-by-side MAUSOLEUM CRYPTS, Westminster Chapel, upper level inside. Will sell for $11,000 for the pair; present value $10,497 each. (336) 288-0581. 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.

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8-ACRE HOMESITE IN OAK RIDGE, two perked sites, trees, pasture and water for horses. Billett Road to Tanyard Court, right to end of road, sign on the left. $199,000. (336) 275-9627. Selling? Renting? Reach over 25,000 Northwest-area readers right here! Call (336) 644-7035, ext. for more info.

HOME FOR RENT STOKESDALE AREA, 2BR, 2BA, appliances & W/D included, back porch, gas log FP, acre lot. Lawn maintenance included. $700/mo. plus sec. dep. (336) 402-2112.

HOMES FOR SALE

7069 Lanier Road, Summerfield One level! Brick exterior front. Stunning kitchen features wood floors, maple cabinets, island, granite counters and tile backsplash. Gas log FP. Formal dining room. Large master BA has tiled shower with seat and opens into walk-in closet. Screened porch flows onto private deck. Office could be 4th BR. $319,900

Phillip Stone (336) 643-4248 (o) (336) 908-6528 (c) PhillipStone@Realtor.com www.ANewDawnRealty.com

Real Estate Showcase ads - $75/issue. Email advertising@nwobserver.com or call (336) 644-7035, ext. 10 for info.

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Found a pet? We’ll help ﬁnd its owner! Call (336) 644-7035, ext. 10.

PET SITTING / BOARDING KPS – KELLY’S PET SERVICES Professional in-home pet sitting. Bonded & insured. Member Pet Sitters International. Pet sitting while you are away, daily walks or runs, play, pet taxi, and more! KPS gives a portion of proﬁts to animal charities. Call, email, or Facebook message for a free consultation: (336) 706-6706, kpsforyourpets@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/kpspets, www.petsit.com/kps.

5850 Stanley Huff Road, Summerfield 5704 Fox Meadow Drive, Oak Ridge Spacious brick home in Foxbury, situated on 1.58-acre picturesque homesite. Many recent updates. A must-see! $409,900

Ramilya Siegel CRS, GRI, SRES, Chairman’s Circle Award ( 336 ) 215.9856

ramilya.siegel@atcmail.com www.allentate.com/RamilyaSiegel

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Stunning 27.6-acre horse property. 3,600 sq. ft. home with updated gourmet kitchen. 3BR/2.5BA with master on main. In-ground pool, hot tub, 22-stall barn, and large, allweather riding ring. Property is fenced and cleared. Move-in ready. $1,200,000

CARA BUCHANAN Realtor ® • (336) 543-4812 ccbuchanan@kw.com

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Stokesdale Heating & Air.....................23 Velocity Air, Inc. ..................................10

Olmsted Orthodontics ........................17

ACCOUNTING

Beacon Suites Pet Resort ......................8 Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ..................9 Critter Company .................................10 King’s Crossing Animal Hospital .........15 Northwest Animal Hospital ....................9 Oak Ridge Animal Hospital ..................8 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........15 Westergaard Kennels.............................9

Kimberly Thacker Accounting .............15 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........14 7026 Carriage Cove Builder’s personal home with no detail spared. Cook’s kitchen, hardwoods on main level with master suite and living areas. Huge bonus room, craft room and office on main level with separate entrance. Low HOA dues and Northwest schools! All new carpet and repainted – better than new! $659,900

Vacant land in Oak Ridge, ready for your dream home! Exceptional single-family residence, equestrian estate, family farm/ compound. Perfect for ATV riders or wildlife enthusiasts. Creek traverses property. Drive, bridge and some fencing in place. No restrictions. Offered at $395,200.

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Destination Arts ..................................16

CHIROPRACTIC CARE Summerfield Family Chiropractic ........14

Faith Baptist Tabernacle .....................21 Oak Ridge United Methodist Church ....5

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HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNING

7632 Frog’s Leap Way, Summerfield 3513 Sanfords Creek Court, Colfax Come see how you can save big while enjoying the benefits of a healthy, energyefficient and comfortable Certified Green 4BR/3.5BA cul-de-sac home in Northwest schools. $389,900

Dawn Stone (336) 312-4226 dstone27357@yahoo.com www.ANewDawnRealty.com

ARTS / DANCE

Oak Ridge Fire Dept. BBQ...................25 Stokesdale Community Day ................ 11 Summerfield Summer-Cycle ...............21 Summerfield Touch A Truck ...............12

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All brick! One level with bonus. Expansive back yard, plus pond and screened porch. Custom deck with hot tub. Oversized 3-car garage. Kitchen features cherry cabinets, granite counters, tile, large island and keeping room. 2 gas log FP’s. 2 master suites. Bonus room with full bath and walk-in attic. NW schools. $419,900

Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ..................15 Prestige Car Wash ..............................16

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Great Clips ......................................... 17 Melda’s Hair Design ...........................15 POSH Hair Studio ...............................14

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES House of Stars ....................................21 ProStone, Inc. .....................................24

REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty ............................14 Ann Powell, Allen Tate ..........................3 Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams...........31 Cara Buchanan, Keller Williams ..........30 Dawn Stone, A New Dawn .................31 Dede Cunningham, Keller Williams ....24 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ................31 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway ........31 Phillip Stone, A New Dawn .................30 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ...................30

RESTAURANTS Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ..............16 New York China Restaurant ................18 Rio Grande Mexican Grill ...................16

RETAIL Bi-Rite Food Center ...............................2 Gigi’s Flowers & More .........................14 Goodwill Industries .............................19 Priba Furniture & Interiors ...................32

INSURANCE / INVESTMENTS Gladwell Insurance Agency .................23 WoodmenLife ...................................... 11

LEGAL SERVICES

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PET SERVICES

Attorney Bill Barbour .............................3

MEDICAL / EYE CARE / PT

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Cone Health / MedCenter High Point ...6 Forsyth Pediatrics in Oak Ridge ..........17 LeBauer Healthcare, Oak Ridge ............4 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ...............17 Summerfield Family Eye Care .............14

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