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Land Conservancy to celebrate opening of Knight Brown Nature Preserve

Landowner Cecilia Brown, who donated the land to PLC, shares her excitement at an original ribbon-cutting ceremony in 2009 when the land was first donated.

Opening celebration planned on Oct. 6 by guest writer LYNNE DARDANELL, PLC

bon cutting, tree planting, guided walks, scavenger hunts and nature crafts for children, native plantings, and food.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY – The public is invited to join the Piedmont Land Conservancy (PLC) in celebrating the opening of its first public nature preserve, the Knight Brown Nature Preserve, on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 3 to 6 p.m. (rain date will be Oct. 13). The opening celebration will feature activities for all ages, including an official rib-

Located near Stokesdale and Belews Lake in southwest Rockingham County, this 180-acre preserve will offer 2.6 miles of walking trails, with informational kiosks, bridges and benches to enjoy the quiet beauty of nature. More than 70 volunteers have donated over

Photo courtesy of Piedmont Land Conservancy

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Northwest High School’s Laken Walker was crowned Homecoming Queen on Sept. 27. Walker was escorted by Nick Yocum.

All-day festival planned on Saturday, Oct. 5 in downtown Stokesdale

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STOKESDALE – In northwest Guilford County, Stokesdale is actually the only community to boast a traditional downtown, walkable commercial area – including sidewalks lined with several small owner/operator businesses and a row of decorative street lights. And though some would

apologize for this, Pam Lemmons, president of ROADS (Revitalizing our Ancestors Dreams in Stokesdale), embraces the fact that the downtown area is even home to an outhouse (it rests behind a building owned by John Pait, auctioneer). “I used an outhouse when I was a kid, and as a Girl Scout we

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IN THIS ISSUE News in brief.......................................3 Your Questions...................................4 Business Notes / Bits & Pieces..........8 Pets & Critters.....................................9 Watch out for copperheads........... 10 Pet Adoptions.................................. 12 Student Profiles................................ 14 School Sports................................... 15 NWMS expands football program.19 Crime/Incident Report....................20 Community Calendar..................... 21 Around Town Photos........................22 Letters/Opinions ............................. 23 Grins & Gripes..................................25 Classifieds........................................ 27 Index of Advertisers........................ 31

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NEWS in brief

“Our students, staff and community are disappointed that this happened, and that we have to forfeit the game,” said Northern Principal Will Laine. “But the most important thing

we can teach our students is to follow the rules. “When you make a mistake, you own up to it and work to make sure it doesn’t happen again,” Laine said.

SUMMERFIELD – After receiving a positive recommendation of approval from the Planning and Zoning Board, the Summerfield Town Council will hold a public hearing for input on rezoning a 34+- tract of land at N.C. 150 and Deboe Road for a village-type office and retail center.

Couch, owner of Blue Ridge Companies, will purchase the land along with an adjoining 45-acre tract already commercially zoned and develop it as a shopping center for retail and medical offices.

Motorcycle shop owner arrested on multiple felony counts Henson Village hearing, Oct. 8 OAK RIDGE – Spencer Bowman, 40, owner and president of Big Boyz Toyz and Spencer Bowman Customs, 2900 Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge, was arrested and jailed on Sept. 26 on multiple felony charges of obtaining property by false pretense, insurance fraud, altering Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs),

one count of chop shop activity and one count of Conversion by Bailee. Bowman made his first appearance in court on Sept. 27. He was released from jail on Oct. 1 after posting $500,000 bond. Bowman’s arrest follows a lengthy investigation by the Dept. of Motor Vehicles and the N.C. Dept. of Insurance.

Northern High forfeits game, ends 31-game winning streak GREENSBORO – After discovering it had unintentionally committed an athletic eligibility violation, Northern High School self-reported the violation to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) on Sept. 14, the day after its 49-7 win against Williams High. According to NCHSAA rules, up to 12 junior varsity players are allowed to play in a varsity game. Thirteen Northern junior varsity players participated in the Sept. 13 contest.

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School officials reported the mistake to Guilford County Schools district staff, who in turn reported the violation to the NCHSAA. The association determined the incident was an eligibility violation and Northern received notice on Sept. 30 via mail that the school would have to forfeit the win against Williams, essentially ending a 31-game winning streak. Since the school self-reported the violation, the resulting $500 fine was cut in half to $250.

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DOWNTOWN FEST ...continued from p. 1 had to use them and just tough it out,” Lemmons says, adding, “Our civilization has come so far.” After all the rain that occurred this summer, the now infamous outhouse in downtown Stokesdale has been sinking, and Lemmons is on a mission to save it – just for fun, she’s even incorporating a “Save the Outhouse” campaign into this Saturday’s festival in downtown Stokesdale. “This (downtown) event has been in the back of my mind since I started ROADS,” Lemmons says. “All towns need to brand themselves and since we might be the only town around (or in North Carolina, for that matter) with an outhouse standing in downtown....well, you use whatever you have to for that ‘branding.’” The downtown event on Oct. 5 will begin with a community yard sale

from 9 a.m. to noon. Mark and Lisa Morhphie will be cooking up some pinto beans and cornbread, which will be offered for free – but get there early, because the “vittles” will be ready at about 11 a.m. and when they’re all gone there won’t be a second batch. Live music will be offered throughout the day by Tommy Tucker, and singer/ songwriters Nick Wess and Nate Shockley. Chainsaw artist Jeff Lee will perform live demonstrations at noon while working on a creation for the downtown Linear Park. There will also be a cornhole tournament for kids and adults from 2 to 4 p.m. To cap off the day, a “Green Pond Evening” with “music, food, laughter and conversation” will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. for those who wish to bring a dish to pass (potluck) and a beverage (the community is invited, but RSVPs for the “Green Pond Evening” are requested – if you would like to attend, email Melissa Bocci at Lissabocci@triad.rr.com, or

let one of the ROADS’ representatives know on Saturday – they will be around throughout the day). “Eventually we would like to add other events such as outhouse races, decorating outhouses, quilt displays, apron displays, etc.,” Lemmons says of the downtown festival. “For now, we will see how this goes over.” Side Note: While writing this article I couldn’t shake a few lines from one of Petula Clark’s hit songs from the ‘60s, “Downtown,” out of my head. It’s humbling to admit I’m old enough to remember these lines (though why I would want to is another story entirely!): So go downtown Things will be great when you’re downtown Don’t wait a minute more, downtown Everything is waiting for you, downtown See you downtown on Oct. 5!

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Purgasons celebrates 50 years Purgasons Leather has been at the corner of U.S. 220 and N.C. 150 in Summerfield since 1963. As part of its 50-year anniversary of serving the northwest Guilford and surrounding areas with some of the finest clothing, footwear and equestrian equipment that money can buy, Purgasons invites the community to

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Another successful RUN raises funds Summerfield Elementary’s PTA held another successful RUN event, and with donations still coming in, the school is just shy of meeting its annual fundraising goal of $35,000. Students participating in the event get donations from supporters to walk or run for 1 mile. Local businesses also sponsor the event, and funds raised are used by the PTA to supplement technology and other needs at the school. “The students and parents had a wonderful time at the RUN,” says

GCS School Nutrition employees and their families will gather on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. to participate in a 2K fun walk for health around the lake at Sum-

merfield Community Park, 5404 Centerfield Road. The employees are also collecting canned goods for local food banks and pet supplies for local animal shelters.

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The PTA thanks the many local businesses that sponsored the event, along with Gnam Gnam for donating gelato to all 580 students, Northern Family Medicine for donating water to all 580 students, and the Summerfield Fire Department.

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Summerfield’s PTA president, Lynne DeVaney. “We received lots of compliments on how smoothly the event ran – that is thanks to the dozens of volunteers we have at Summerfield Elementary.”

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Northern students recognized in National Merit Scholarship competition Northern Guilford High School is proud to announce Annie Sauer and Carolyn DaVanzo have met the requirements to advance in the National Merit Scholarship competition. Four Northern Guilford seniors were also recognized as Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. These students are James Carson, Grace Harvey, Christian Matson and Ian Schlup. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) – a test which serves as an initial screen of approximately 1.5 million entrants each year – and by meeting published program entry/participation requirements. In early September, about 16,000 students, or approximately one-third of

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Northern Guilford students Annie Sauer and Carolyn DaVanzo have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition.

the 50,000 high scorers, are notified that they have qualified as semifinalists. These students are the highest scoring entrants in each state. Additionally, about 34,000 students receive Letters of Commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise.

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According to Alan Buchanan, vicepresident of Greensboroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pest Management Systems, most people get bitten while trying to capture the snake or play with it. The best advice is to stay away whenever possible. Buchanan says one of the easiest ways to avoid the copperhead and all snakes is to eliminate areas that might provide easy cover.

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BABY POT-BELLIED PIGS 14 baby pot-bellied pigs –“Gigi” and “Princess Kate” came to Red Dog Farm from a situation of neglect, and both were very pregnant. The mother pigs are doing well and have since weaned their piglets. Now the whole family is up for adoption and ready to find their forever homes.

Visit www.reddogfarm.com to adopt these or other animals! SPUR A young, female Lab mix, Spur came to Red Dog Farm when her owners could no longer keep her. She is still a puppy in many ways and needs to learn some manners. Spur is up to date on all of her vaccines, spayed and micro-chipped and ready to go to her new home!

PIPER Meet Piper. She is a 9-month-old Shepherd mix who enjoys playing and getting lots of exercise. Piper would be great for a more active adopter who can help her burn some of her puppy energy. She is spayed and ready to go home with you. Ask for Piper by ID#19586959.

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Church participates in Big Serve The Summit Church of Oak Ridge invites you to join them in The Big Serve, “a church-wide effort to meet the growing needs of communities.” Twenty-two churches have teamed up this year across Georgia, West Virginia and North Carolina to complete service projects and be the difference in their communities. For the second year in a row, The Summit Church will serve the Oak Ridge community and improve the scenery at several local landmarks. Some of the projects the church will undertake locally include bridges for the bike trails at Oak Ridge Town Park, and various painting and landscaping improvements at Colfax Elementary School, Oak Ridge Elementary and Oak Ridge Military Academy. Project workdays will be held on Oct.

10 and 12. Some projects will need as many as 60 volunteers, and helping hands are always welcome. Andy Cook, pastor of The Summit, says his goal is to mobilize 80 percent of his church and “show people that churches really can work together.”

Union Grove Baptist was established by eight charter members under the leadership of William Edgar West, and met under a “brush arbor” until 1912. At that time a frame building was constructed, a constitution was adopted, and the church joined the Pilot Mountain Association. Expansion of the original building with a wing for Sunday School was added

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Church celebrates 102nd homecoming On Sunday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m., Union Grove Baptist Church, 5424 Union Grove Road in Oak Ridge, will celebrate 102 years of ministry with former minister, Rev. Neal Eller, as guest speaker. Following the service a lunch will be provided with well-filled baskets.

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in 1943, and over the following years the first parsonage, a new sanctuary, a second parsonage and expansion of the church building were completed. In 1957, a mission was built in Oak Ridge, now Central Baptist Church, and in 1977, a Spanish mission ministry was established, now Iglesia Bautista Hispana Church. Construction was completed in 2011 on a new fellowship building called “The Arbor,” which gets its name from the original meeting place.

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Hometown: Colfax Toughest class: AP Chemistry Extracurricular activities: Young Life Favorite food: Pasta or ice cream Favorite band: Lady Antebellum Favorite movie: Pitch Perfect Siblings: Emily, 15, and Jake, 13 Best vacation ever: Yearly family beach trip to Ocean Isle Years in the northwest area: 17 Dream job: To be a world famous singer (but I can’t sing) Interesting/fun fact about yourself: I still have 8 baby teeth. Nickname: “Anna B” Position/Role on the team: Captain Rituals/Superstitions: I eat before every game and pray with my friends before every competition. Coach Beau Davis’ comments: “Anna, as captain, has been a great help to me as a coach. She has excelled as a leader and always does her best.”

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Brothers Siblings: Carson, 8, and Kaitlyn, 20 Best vacation ever: Caribbean cruise Years in northwest area: all my life Dream job: NFL Nickname: “Daddy” Position on the team: Lineman Rituals/Superstitions: Pre-game meal, listening to music Coach Joe Woodruff’s comments: “Clay has been a four-year starter for us. He is a very dominant lineman and is the anchor of our line.”

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AUSTIN COLTRANE, senior Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: Anatomy Extracurricular activities: Baseball Favorite food: Everything Favorite band: Luke Bryan Favorite TV Show: Prison Break Siblings: One brother and one sister. Best vacation ever: Wyoming, for my brother’s high school national rodeo championship. Years lived in the northern area: My whole life. Dream job: Firefighter Fun fact: I live on a 160-acre farm Nickname: Coltrane Position on the team: Quarterback Coach Brian Thomas’ comments: “Austin is one of the more competitive athletes on our team. He has taken on a lot of responsibility in leading our offense this year.”

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Series History | Northern leads the series 4-0 since 2009, winning last year’s game 49-7. Meaningful Stats | The Nighthawks are coming off of a decisive 30-7 win against Western Alamance, in which they delivered the previously undefeated Warriors their first loss of the season. Running back C.J. Freeman hovers around 100 yards per game, while the Eagles’ primary running back carries for an average 85 yards per game. Total offense is where the two teams diverge the most. The Nighthawks have notched about 303 yards and 39.6 points per game, while the Eagles have amassed an impressive 461 yards and 57.3 points per game. “I don’t think anybody has slowed them down this year,” said Nighthawks head coach Brian Thomas. Looking Back | Thomas said the Nighthawks “felt good about what they did last week and hope to carry over that confidence” to this week’s matchup. In last year’s matchup against the Eagles, Northern was able to make a few key plays early in the game that made the difference, Thomas said. Looking Ahead | Northern faces a highscoring team in Eastern Alamance. The Eagles play a two-quarterback system in their spread offense, which could pres-

ent some problems for the Nighthawks. The bulk of the Eagles’ yardage comes from the rushing game, led by sophomore quarterback John Lamont, a doublethreat who averages 74 yards on the ground and 72 yards in the air. “They also have a couple of speedy receivers that make big plays for them,” Thomas said. Our Prediction | Expect a high-scoring game that’s going to boil down to ball control. Both teams have a firm foundation in the running game but aren’t afraid to pass the ball for big offensive strikes. The Eagles’ two-quarterback system could cause the Nighthawks’ defense some headaches, but if Northern can gain the edge on defense, the offense could very well carry them to victory. It could be a close game, but with the Nighthawks holding the home field advantage, they should remain undefeated in the conference. “It’s going to be another great game in the 3A Mid-State conference,” Thomas said.

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where it was on the map,” Brown said. “However, after a trip to North Carolina to visit the property, I immediately realized that with its beautiful landscape, the land deserved a higher use than just being developed for houses, which had been suggested to me. First and foremost on my mind was that the land needed to benefit the community.”

ty which have made the Knight Brown Nature Preserve a special place for all to enjoy.”

With financial support from the Reidsville Area Foundation, the McMichael Foundation, the Conservation Trust for North Carolina, and longtime PLC member Lib Conner, in memory of her son William Hatcher Conner, PLC is pleased to make this land available for all ages to enjoy nature for generations to come.

The Nature Preserve is part of the Rockingham County Pathways Plan, a county-wide trails plan recently adopted by the Photo courtesy of Piedmont Land Conservancy Rockingham County A recently constructed bridge at the 180-acre Knight-Brown commissioners. Nature Preserve. The Preserve will be open from sunrise to want to go? sunset and is open only to foot traffic. An opening celebration for the Knight

“In the five years since giving the land to PLC, I know that a lot of thought, planning and physical labor went into the vision for creating this nature preserve,” Brown said. “At this dedication you see the result of these efforts by PLC, its supporters and the communi-

The Piedmont Land Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting natural and scenic lands, farms, rivers and streams, and open spaces across nine northern Piedmont counties. For more information see www.piedmontland.org.

Brown Nature Preserve will be held Sunday, Oct. 6 from 3 to 6 p.m. The Preserve is located in southwestern Rockingham County near Carolina Marina at Belews Lake, off Shelton Road. The entrance to the Preserve is at the end of Waterfield Lane.

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Boosters, coaching staff offer help … and funding Middle school expands football program thanks to help from Northwest High School by JIM FULLER NW GUILFORD – Several Northwest Middle School students are playing football this fall, thanks to the Northwest High School Football Boosters. Fifty-two students came out for the football team this season, compared to only 35 a year ago, Northwest Middle School Principal Rich Thomae said. Because the program did not have enough coaches, uniforms or buses to keep all 52 players, there was a likelihood several players would be cut without getting a chance to prove themselves. That didn’t set well with Northwest High School’s head football coach, Joe Woodruff. “It’s very important to have maximum participation,” Woodruff said. “Because of the maturation process at that age, cutting kids is problematic. It leads to disillusionment. We could be cutting kids who are potentially starters for us in high school.” To prevent cuts, Northwest High School’s Football Boosters came through with everything the middle school needed to keep the students involved in football. “When Coach Woodruff found out, he proposed a way that if we could do it we would keep as many as possible,” Thomae said. “He was very optimistic. We were 10 uniforms short and we hadn’t budgeted for an extra bus. “Coach Woodruff and the booster club offered to help us pay for some uniforms and an extra bus. It’s a real exciting opportunity. ”

Northwest High School Principal Ralph Kitley commends the football booster club and coaching staff. “Our football coach and our boosters stepped up in resources – in terms of money, equipment, and coaches. “We need to work together in athletics, not just in academics,” Kitley added. “I don’t think it’s realistic to ask a coach to cut kids without them ever putting helmets and shoulder pads on,” Woodruff said. “I can’t say enough for the boosters. They recognized the importance of this.” Woodruff said even at the ninthgrade level, he sees value in keeping everybody he can. “I don’t feel comfortable cutting freshmen and missing one or two potential starters.” As a result of the extra funding the middle school’s football program received, Thomae said no players had to be cut. “Hopefully it will benefit the high school program down the road,” Thomae said. “But most of all, the kids are going to benefit.” The issue and its resolution may open the door to more cooperation between the high school and the middle school programs.

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Sept. 23 | A person at a business on Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge committed “conversion by Bailee” – according to the Free Dictionary, this occurs when “the wrongdoer converts the goods to his or her own use and excludes the owner from use and enjoyment of them.” In the case cited, the person was supposed to be working on a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle, but instead converted it for his own use. Sept. 25 | A resident of northwest Greensboro was the victim of fraud when his/her credit card number was used to pay someone else’s Duke Power bill. Sept. 25 | A resident of northwest Greensboro was the victim of fraud when someone hacked into a Facebook account and asked the victim’s friends for money.

Sept. 23 | The SRO at Northern Guilford High School, Spencer Dixon Road in northern Greensboro, observed three male juveniles smoking marijuana in the student parking lot at about 1 p.m. Sept. 24 | A driver on Lake Brandt Road in Summerfield was charged with driving while impaired and doing 71 mph in a 50 mph zone. Sept. 26 | A traffic stop on N.C. 150W resulted in an individual being arrested and jailed for Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Marijuana, Maintaining a Motor Vehicle for purposes of Controlled Substances, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Sept. 26 | During the investigation of another incident at a business on Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge, an individual was found in possession of marijuana and charged with Misc. Possession of Marijuana. Sept. 28 | A 16-year-old resident of Alcorn Road in northwest Greensboro was charged with Underage Possession of Alcohol; warrants were issued for an adult who provided the alcohol to the minor.

BREAKING AND ENTERING Sept. 23 | A breaking and entering occurred on Scalesville Road in Summerfield. Sept. 29 | A Cedarline Drive residence in northwest Greensboro was broken into and a stove was stolen.

THEFT Sept. 29 | A known person on Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge stole a leather Harley Davidson vest from another person and pawned it.

TRESPASSING Sept. 25 | An unknown male entered and walked around the female dormitory at Oak Ridge Military Academy.

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MISCELLANEOUS Sept. 29 | A woman was walking on Thistle Trace in northwest Greensboro when she was approached by several small dogs, one of which bit her on the ankle.

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zz Church Yard Sale | Mt. Pisgah UMC of Greensboro, 2600 Pisgah Church Rd., will hold a yard sale on Oct. 5 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to support local missions. Hot dogs will be for sale from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. zz In the Arts Fall Festival | The Piedmont Artists United invites you to Golden Antiques & Treasures in Summerfield, 4537 Highway 220, on Oct. 5 for an outdoor art fair. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. booths will be set up featuring arts and crafts from local artisans. Live music, chainsaw carving demos and more! A portion of the proceeds will benefit Greensboro’s Animal Rescue and Foster Programs. Dog and cat food or blanket donations will be accepted. More info: piedmontartistisunited@yahoo.com, or call Jeff Beck at 460-2072. zz Stew and Yard Sale | The Stokesdale Masonic Lodge, 8420 Ellisboro Rd., invites you to participate in their community yard sale on Oct. 5, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are available with a $5 donation per table. Stew sells at $2/bowl or $7/qt. Pre-order today: 327-2112. zz Downtown Market/Yard Sale | ROADS/Green Pond Downtown invites the community to participate in a community yard sale and special market event on Oct. 5 in downtown Stokesdale, 8428 U.S. 158. The yard sale will take place from 9 a.m. to noon; table setup fee is $5. Hear live music throughout the day, enjoy free pinto beans and cornbread, see live chainsaw art by Jeff Lee (beginning at noon) and participate in a corn hole tournament from 2 to 4 p.m. THURSDAY, OCT. 10 zz MAOR Meeting | The Merchants Association of Oak Ridge invites local business professionals to attend its monthly meeting at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road, on Oct. 10 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. More info, contact Bruce Frankel, MAOR president, at 497-3179 or bruce@themindfultraveler.com.

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 The Northwest High School Vikings marching band sported their new uniforms at the school’s homecoming game on Sept. 27 (Northwest won the game against Grimsley, 39 to 7).

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 The Northwest Vikings have their own version of “Cameron Crazies” – and they sure add a lot of fun to the games. These students come to the games decked out in full garb, according to the home game dress theme – (for the Sept. 27 game, the theme was “Rave Night” – think neon and glow lights).  Jacob Pierotti and his dad Steve relax after enjoying the covered dish lunch that was part of Summerfield United Methodist’s 125 anniversary celebration on Sept. 29.

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 Eddie Barrera of ChemWall Restorations performs the task of tuck pointing on an exterior wall at Summerfield Town Hall. Tuck pointing is the process of replacing deteriorating mortar between bricks. The project is being done by hand and is a tedious one, but should be completed within the next few weeks.

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 These two friends good-naturedly donned traditional grape stomping garb and competed in one of the many one-on-one grape stomping contests at Stonefield Cellars’ Harvest Festival on Sept. 21.  Robert Wurz, co-owner of Stonefield Cellars Winery located at 8220 N.C. 68 North in Stokesdale, enjoys the view from atop the wine barrels as he listens to 12MCase Band perform at the winery’s annual Harvest Festival on Sept. 21. Photo by Patti Stokes/NWO

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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.

Technology is ahead of insurers In response to a GRIPE published in last week’s Northwest Observer, I would like to provide some information about 3D mammography or tomosynthesis, which is now available at the Breast Center of Greensboro Imaging. 3D mammography is an FDA-approved type of mammogram that allows the breast to be imaged in multiple layers, instead of a single snapshot. This helps with the problem of overlapping tissue, which can hide or mimic breast cancer. In multiple large clinical trials, 3D mammography has been shown to significantly increase cancer detection and decrease unnecessary callbacks. 3D mammography has been shown to be particularly helpful in women with dense breasts. State of the art technology is costly to centers which seek to provide the highest quality care to their patients. With most new technology, the benefit to patients

is proven long before the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and insurance companies change their policies and agree to pay for the studies on behalf of their insured customers. As a result, many new and proven technologies are not covered by Medicare/Medicaid or the major insurers. A large grassroots campaign is underway to educate Congress and insurance companies about the benefits of 3D mammography. Insurance companies need to hear from their customers before these policies are changed. Hopefully these voices will be heard soon, and 3D mammography will be covered fully just as digital mammography is today. Elizabeth Brown, M.D., SUMMERFIELD Elizabeth Brown is the medical director for Breast Center of Greensboro Imaging.

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Helping your child without doing their work by guiding their thinking and editing work.

Taking time to communicate with your child; not accepting “I don’t know” as an answer.

Allowing your child to complete their projects, even if it looks like a child completed it.

Delving deeper into your child’s day, and asking open-ended questions to get answers.

Understanding a grade of C is an average grade, not failing.

Problem solving with your child and establishing clear expectations. Realizing your child may act differently around peers. Trusting us with discipline issues and providing consequences at home. Checking planners and websites; providing your contact information. Modeling organization, responsibility and values. Signing bulletins only after reading. Providing extra supplies. Joining and serving in our PTOs; attending activities. Respecting experience and degrees, and realizing that many “choices” are dictated by the state, district or

Realizing that our job would be much easier if we gave each of our students A’s. Understanding that a grade is a snapshot of their effort and understanding in that moment. Establishing academic expectations that are realistic. Making respectful inquiries. Separating grades and self esteem. Supporting point deductions which include lack of evidence, spelling and grammar or not following instructions. Acknowledging the hours we spend at home providing feedback on our students’ papers, homework and projects.

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Separating your self esteem from your child’s performance. Giftedness is not a badge of honor, just as learning problems are not a badge of shame. Choosing what is best for your child, not your status. Keeping your child home with a fever or vomiting. Celebrating birthdays after school and

scheduling vacations during breaks. It takes a village. Together we are raising a community of thinkers and active learners! Written by a teacher, on behalf of many other teachers – names withheld by request, in order to allow open, respectful and honest communication without targeted repercussion from parents.

Stop the reckless spending For our two-party system of government to work, both parties must talk (negotiate) and reach compromise solutions to our issues and problems. It is evident that our president does not have a very good understanding of this. He is trying to bully his way through our political system as a dictator would try to do. The previous downgrading of Amer-

ica’s financial rating was his fault. He is bent on doing this again, but more damage will result this time. It is time for Congress, including his fellow Democrats, to recognize what he is doing and put a stop to his reckless spending foolishness. He must be voted down... or impeached – whatever it takes to get his attention to America’s needs must be done. Ramon Bell, STOKESDALE

Shopping center is not ‘limited development’ It saddens me and creates great anxiety to learn of the Summerfield Zoning Board’s recent (recommendation of) approval of 34+ acres to be rezoned to commercial development, combining with an existing 45-commercial zone which creates an area of 79+ acres for commercial development. For a point of reference for us laypersons, Friendly Center and the Shops at Friendly are 126.5 +/- acres (per owner, CBL & Associates). So, this Summerfield shopping center/business park would be about two-thirds the size of Friendly Center and the Shops at Friendly, combined. According to digtriad.com, the initial parcel on which Tanger Outlets in Mebane were built was about a 52-acre area of land – more than 1/3 smaller than the new 79+acre commercial parcel. Also according to digtriad.com, when Tanger Outlet was considering the Mebane parcel, they estimated an additional 4 million people thru

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the area; I would presume this was within a year, but that sounds too extreme. If I understand the zoning board, based on our zoning definitions and criteria they might not have had legal grounds to deny the request. The town council, however, is in a position to apply some sanity to this discussion. The council works for us, the citizens of Summerfield, the people who voted them in office, right? Our town website and several official documents state that “Summerfield is an area of rolling open and wooded countryside, residential neighborhoods, and limited commercial development.” I have participated in two different planning committees and have had more than several conversations with Summerfield residents in many different venues. I submit that the majority of Summerfield residents would agree that a 79+-acre shopping center/business park is not “limited com-

mercial development.” And, they would likely agree that the additional fire and police support it would need is not how to maintain a “limited-services government,” a current attribute of Summerfield that is also noted on our town website.

Summerfield Town Council and residents, I urge you to not sacrifice our vision and beautiful rural town because of temptations of money and power that this commercial development offers. Peggy McPartlan, SUMMERFIELD

Common sense should apply I am not sure if it was as painful for the people of Stokesdale as it was for me to see the LCID issue play out for 3 months. This issue should have been handled in the first meeting if not by the second with a “No” vote and not take as long for the discussion. I understand that the attorney for the land owners had all the proper filing necessary but when you make the comment that you are entitled to the permit, I would have informed the attorney that you are not entitled to anything and that the council would not take kindly to an entitlement frame of mind. We also had a couple of council members, who don’t understand how the proceedings work, who sit to the left of the Mayor. Common sense would tell you just like in a court room, once both sides have made their closing arguments and the Judge or in this case

Mayor Jones declared the matter closed for new questions, you don’t ask new questions of the witnesses. The sad part in this whole deal is this whole thing is Mayor Jones had to treat these particular council members like kids as if he was the daycare owner and they being 2 year olds. If you don’t understand the process, why are you there? One of these individuals is running to be your mayor. The question I have for Stokesdale residents, Is this person the person you want to be your mayor? Michael L. Tatum, STOKESDALE The writer is a candidate for Stokesdale mayor. Per his insistence, the above letter was published exactly as written, with no editing applied, and sentence structure and grammatical errors are exactly as we received them.

Development will adhere to high standard Over the past 14 years Summerfield has experienced high quality, responsible development with communities such as Summerfield Farms, Henson Forest, Henson Farms, The Vineyard, Armfield and others. These communities were governed by the Town’s development ordinance and review process and have set a high standard while attracting residents focused on family values and the importance of community. By 2017, we will be confronted with Interstate 73 and the issue of how to minimize any negative impact while creating a front door for our town that is not only aesthetically pleasing but well planned and highly functional. Aesthetically pleasing architecture,

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functional design, and a comprehensive plan that coordinates uses should be a major goal of any development that occurs on the interchange of our new interstate and its intersection with one of two major highways that bisect our town. Good comprehensive planning such as this discourages urban sprawl. These are a few of the reasons why residents who worked on the Summerfield Comprehensive Plan endorsed the Henson Village area as a “Major Node” for commercial development. Henson Village consists of 45 acres already zoned CU-GB and another adjacent 35 acres surrounded by the interstate, Highway 150 and Deboe Road. This type of planning and development

requires professional expertise with a clear understanding of the limitations presented by the lack of municipal sewer and extremely challenging topography. It also requires someone who takes great pride in community and the quality of their work. My family has chosen to hand this responsibility over to David Couch and The Blue Ridge Companies, who we consider the most responsible party with the ability and experience to make this a reality. This property could have been sold to development companies in Raleigh, Charlotte or Atlanta but we chose David Couch because of his company’s reputa-

tion and that he is a long-term resident of Summerfield with a vested interest in the quality of any development in the Town. His team of professionals is a perfect match for Henson Village. It has always been David’s goal and ours to exceed the standards of any ordinance in an effort to develop to the highest standards and enhance the quality of life for Summerfield residents. There will always be many varying opinions regarding growth, but I hope we can agree it has been executed well over the past 14 years and that we are all proud of our Town. Paul and Virginia Milam, SUMMERFIELD

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GRINS to... The pastor of Fellowship Of His Glory Church on Spencer Dixon Road for being such a wonderful neighbor and always cutting our curbside grass, especially as we have been without a mower for so long! Reynolds Orthodontics for feeding the teachers lunch at Oak Ridge Elementary School on Sept. 18 for Early Release Day. The teachers loved it and appreciated it – you made their day! All who brought in your Northwest Observer, flyers, and/or told your server at Texas Roadhouse on Sept. 24 that you were there for the fundraiser for

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GRIPES to... The first-grade parent complaining about the five minutes of homework his/ her child is not being assigned yet. Instead of insulting the ORE teachers, you could take some initiative and come up with educational/meaningful activities to keep your child “busy.” People who gripe about only Fox News. These days it’s foolish to repeat as fact anything you see and hear reported by any media outlet. Dog owners who let their dogs run off leash at the park. The signs at the parking lot clearly say your pet must be on a leash. Your dog might be friendly, but that doesn’t mean everyone’s dog is. The person complaining about E. Harrell Road vs. W. Harrell Road. E. Harrell connects two highways – plus, they should check their math because W. Harrell doesn’t have 80 homes on it. This is about keeping people safe, not convenience. Conservatives who put liberals down for watching MSNBC and liberals who put conservatives down for watching Fox. Both are big corporation-funded “opinion” channels. It is 2013 – look for your news somewhere else besides TV! Stokesdale Parks and Recreation Association’s soccer coaches and staff for arguing and being poor role models during last Saturday’s games. Remember, it is for the enjoyment of the children, not Wins and Losses. Summerfield Zoning Board. 80

acres of commercial development – really? That’s 2/3 of Friendly Center and “Shops” and 28 acres more than Mebane Outlets. I-73/150 easy on/easy off? A glorified truck stop. Surely Town Council knows this isn’t what constituents want! Ted Cruz and Mike Lee (Senate Republicans) for bringing the boondoggle called “Obamacare” to the forefront of the news. This is another big government program that will be rampant with fraud. I’m tired of the government wasting our tax dollars! Senator Ted Cruz, a self-serving, attention getter, obstructionist (with bad hair), and buddy to Rush Limbaugh. He is an exception to “American Exceptionalism,” as are the rest of his misguided right wing supporters. The person complaining about a 3D mammogram at Breast Center of Greensboro costing $50 out-of-pocket. I recently had a 3D mammogram there, paid $50 (due to code not being assigned yet for 3D) and discovered I had breast cancer. Worth $50? The owner of the Henson Village property. “Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you got till it’s gone? They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.” Need I say more? Stokesdale Parks and Recreation Association for continuing to allow and ignore dangerous plays on the soccer field (i.e., slide tackling) at the expense of the kids playing. How many broken bones will it take?

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 AUCTION

 SAVE THE DATE

KERNERSVILLE I-40 FRONTAGE, 330 & 326 Pineview Street. 4,200 +/- sq. ft. commercial building & adjoining vacant lot (former home ofﬁce for Triad Fire, Inc.). Buy either or both! Auction Monday, Oct. 7, 12 noon (subject to prior sale – accepting sealed bids now!). $250,000 inventory of new parts for EMT and over-the-road vehicles begins at 10am with NO reserves! Details & photos at peggauction.com #5098, John C Pegg, (336) 996-4414.

FALL & HALLOWEEN PORTRAITS, pets

Oak Ridge Firemen’s “OLD STYLE BBQ,” Saturday, Oct. 12, Linville Road ﬁre station. All-you-can-eat and take-outs available. See display ad on page 19 for more details.

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INDEX Auction ....................................... 27 Auto for Sale .............................. 27 Employment ................................ 27 Home Care Available .................. 27 Save the Date ............................. 27 Yard Sales ............................. 27-28 Home Services ....................... 28-30 Misc. Services.............................. 30 Misc for Sale ............................... 30 Misc Wanted .............................. 30 Pets/Animals & Services ............... 30 Real Estate ............................. 30-31

welcome! Saturday, October 5, 1pm-until, Tractor Supply in Oak Ridge. Packages start at $30. Call or text 669-8569 or visit facebook.com/portraitsbyHeatherKellam for more info.

 YARD SALES

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 chainsaw art by Jeff Lee at 12n, corn hole tourney

2004 SAAB CONVERTIBLE, 106K, excellent cond., $6,800. (336) 617-5251.

for kids of all ages, 2-4pm. For more info,

 EMPLOYMENT

email roads.stokesdalenc@gmail.com, or

call Sue Lukens (vice-president) 298-4323 or Pam Lemmons (president) 643-6400, visit www.roads-stokesdalenc.org.

Childcare center seeks QUALIFIED LEAD TEACHER for FT position in infant/toddler classroom. Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education required. Experience a must. Email resume/cover letter to laughandlearn123@yahoo.com. BAPTIZED CHRISTIAN NEEDED to play piano for contemporary Christian church in Greensboro. 15-20 hrs./week. Must read/sight read. Call 456-1883 to inquire.

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Tell northwest Guilford County Place your Save the Date online at

Local company needs EXPERIENCED GUTTER INSTALLER. Call 643-0531. Part-time CUSTOMER SERVICE REP needed for in-bound call center, 5 hours per day, 5 days per week. Great work environment. Send resume to PO Box 8135, Greensboro, NC 27419.

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Thanks to the generosity of the Stokesdale Masons, Gideon Grove UMC will hold its ANNUAL STEW SALE on Saturday, October 12. Stew will be ready for pickup at 1pm at the Masonic Lodge on Ellisboro Rd, behind Sun Trust Bank. Cost is $6 per quart. Call Laura Harrell at 643-6042 to order, leave your name, phone number and number of quarts ordered. Radie Mae Cook MEMORIAL FALL BBQ, Saturday, Oct. 12, 3pm, Pleasant Ridge

 HOME CARE AVAILABLE

Community Church, 1826 Pleasant Ridge

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER available. Call (336) 707-5245.

takeouts 12n-2pm at $8/lb. Call 708-4000

Rd, G’boro 27410. Horseback rides 2pm, for additional info.

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MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Saturday, Oct. 12, 7am-12n, 6005 Autumn Gate Dr., Oak Ridge. Toys, books, Legos, furniture, clothes and more. YARD / BAKE SALE, Saturday, October 5, 7am-1pm, Mt. Pisgah UMC, 2600 Pisgah Church Rd., Greensboro. Beneﬁts missions. Hot dogs sold 10:30am-1pm. YARD SALE, Saturday, Oct. 5, 8am-12n, 7740 Chesterbrooke Drive, Greensboro. Tools, exercise equip., more. BIG OLE YARD SALE, Saturday, Oct. 5, 8am-1pm, 4006 Windspray Loop, off Scalesville Rd. Tools, camping, household items, furniture. YARD SALE, Sat., Oct. 5, 8am-5pm, 7612 Pearman Quarry Road, Stokesdale. THE FINAL GINORMOUS GARAGE SALE, Saturday, Oct. 5, 8am-12n, 2131 Beeson Rd., Oak Ridge, rain or shine. Antiques, (dining room set, coffee table and other furniture, small items), collectibles (Lionel, GI Joe, Coca-Cola & collectible bottles, lunch boxes, baseball and Nascar cards and more), toys (many 80s - PEZ, Transformers), pink Baltimore double pear set, area rugs, Christmas and other holiday decorations, household items galore. Even the house is for sale! MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., Oct. 5, 7am, 7403 Somersby Dr., Summerﬁeld. Antiques, lamps, furniture, home decor items, linens, housewares, clothing, small appliances and tools.

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 HOME SERVICES

YARD SALE, Saturday, Oct. 5, 7am, 5408 Chestnut Ridge Drive, off Pleasant

CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins.

OLD SCHOOL

Ridge, Summerﬁeld. Baby girl up to 2T

www.windowcleaningnc.com. 399-3995.

Home Improvement & Repairs

YARD SALE, Saturday, Oct. 5, 8am-1pm, 7240 Wyatt Dr., Summerﬁeld (Hwy. 150 to Brookbank to Wyatt). Silpada jewelry, Longeberger baskets, clothing, ping pong table, awning, furniture, housewares, toys, décor, electronics. All must go! BIG YARD SALE, Sat., Oct. 5, 7am-3pm, 7000 Cross Hook Ct., Summerﬁeld. Precor Ell XTrnr, ent. system, books, pics, luggage. YARD SALE, Sat., Oct. 12, 8am-12n, 8473 Stafford Mill, Oak Ridge. Furniture, tools, clothing. Cash only. COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Sat., Oct. 26, 8am-1pm, Oak Ridge Town Park. Vendors wanted: $10/space. Call 644-7009 for info, or email ssmith@oakridgenc.com.

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ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE. 11 yrs. exp. Excellent references. (336) 508-5714.

appliances, grills, etc. 689-4167.

RESIDENTIAL AND

COMMERCIAL summerfield

liers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com. Professional custom cleaning for home & office

inc. , d i a M e om

Weekly / Biweekly / Monthly Move-Out/Move-In • Detail/Deep Seasonal • Licensed/Bonded/Insured Customized Services

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

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES ALL ABOUT THE HOUSE. General home repair. Will take the lead on, or assist you with your home projects. 644-8710 / 708-0522.

CARPET / UPHOLSTERY / FLOORS 298-7374

HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609.

MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 432-4483. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.

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(336) 669-7252

Gutter Glove distributor/installer

(336) 441-2047 | homemaid1@aol.com

FREE PICK-UP of mowers, batteries, AC’s,

Lisa & Jerry Potkay, Stokesdale

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GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC 65, Stokesdale. (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 ofﬁce.

BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. Annual service agreements. Buzz, 509-6464.

HOME REPAIR, LLC

oldschoolsjhr@triad.rr.com oldschoolsjhr.homestead.com

Call 644-7035 for advertising info.

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Professional, Honest, Reliable

(all seasons), toys and more!

HOME SERVICES

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

GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING A-1 COPPER ROOFING Copper & aluminum gutters, gutter cleaning & repair, affordable leaf protection, replace-

PLANT PRO CUSTOM LANDSCAPE designs and installation. Patios and hardscapes, ponds, pruning, mulch, maintenance and more. Call for a free estimate. (336) 298-3809, ncplantpro.com. TLC LAWN CARE Lawn mowing, fertilization and weed control. General cleanup. Affordable all-season lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097. AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING, fall aeration, leaf removal, irrigation installation & repair, and other landscaping services. J. Gibson Landscaping, (336) 419-7236. American owned & operated. 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. AERATION, SEEDING, FERTILIZATION. Call (336) 543-4066.

ment windows, vinyl siding, railing & trim. Free est. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperrooﬁng.com. MAYS SIDING Storm damage, facia and siding repairs. 215-8776, www.mayssiding.com. VINYL SIDING REPAIRS, vinyl railings & siding, replacement windows, gutter cleaning and repair. Please call 215-8776 for your free estimate.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING 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.

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BRAD’S BOBCAT. Landscaping, driveways, patios, sidewalks, concrete work. 362-3647. 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.

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

MASONRY

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. 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. 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. 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! Call Laura for advertising info. (336) 644-7035

Furniture Kare Co.

20 years experience in repair & restoration

• Refinishing and repair • Antique restoration • In-home services Specializing in chair repairs

(336) 656-4836 furniture-kare36@triad.rr.com LOCAL PICKUP & DELIVERY • FREE ESTIMATES

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MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS PAINTING & DRYWALL

RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

• Furniture Refinishing • Cabinet Refacing • Leather Repair CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

336/404-1471 www.fmbyjh.com

SWIMMING POOL SERVICE & REPAIR. End-of-year specials on pool closings, liner replacements and equipment. 20 yrs. exp. Randy Harrell, 362-9721. ER APPLIANCE REPAIR. We repair most major brands. 20 years experience. We do house calls! Please call Richard, 908-4898.

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

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

of all kinds. No job too small. Free est.

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

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PLUMBING

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.

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

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

POWER WASHING

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

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

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.

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

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

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The Northwest Observer Direct-mailed to every mailbox with an Oak Ridge, Summerﬁeld and Stokesdale address, and available for pick-up at 70+ area businesses. RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, decks, siding, windows, fall rooﬁng specialist. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

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

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

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30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee • Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

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 MISC. SERVICES

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.

small group fitness  personal training  RealRyder® indoor cycle  TRX training 

Cathy Gold ( 336 ) 549-6460 4446 US Hwy 220 N, Summerfield

www.goldstandard4fitness.com COMPUTER REPAIRS $99.

 MISC. SERVICES

Used computers, website design. Info at

SENIORITIS? Applications, direction, HELP!

Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.

Dorothy can assist you. (336) 339-4024. clementcollegeconsulting.com. WALL-MOUNT TV, surround sound entertainment systems, wireless networks, computer services, complete in-home assistance. 25 years experience. Call or text Johnny, (336) 706-7450.

ITBASICS.COM - (336) 643-0068. Inside

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

PRIVATE TUTORING, certiﬁed teacher will

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

tutor in your home, K-2. Emily, 617-5251. FREE PICKUP of appliances, batteries, junk mowers, air conditioners, grills, electrical items, metal items, etc. 689-4167. 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.

 MISC. FOR SALE SEASONED FIREWOOD, all hardwood, free delivery. Wood splitting avail. 543-3664. KIRBY G6 VACUUM with 9 attachments, a carpet shampoo system, plus set of 10 vacuum bags. Excellent condition. $300. Call 209-2465. HOT POINT FRIDGE, black, one year old, 16 cubic ft., only $275! Call (336) 601-7375.

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Regular & climate controlled units

We carry moving & shipping supplies

(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale

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PUMPKINS & GOURDS of all shapes, sizes and colors, seasonal produce. Knight’s Pumpkin Patch, 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerﬁeld. Open 12n-7pm Sunday-Friday; 9am-7pm Saturdays. (336) 708-0485. FIREWOOD, seasoned hard wood, no pine. Pick up or delivery. 253-7615, 643-5744.

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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.

COMMERCIAL RENTAL PROPERTY COMME RCI AL RE AL E STATE

 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 GROOMING STUDIO K9 GROOMING. www.studioK9grooming.com. 298-4712. GROOMZ 2 GO MOBILE PET GROOMING, www.groomz2go.com, (336) 362-9822.

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.

We LOVE critters! Check out our Pet Pages for animals in need of a new home.

 REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL RENTAL PROPERTY COMMERCIAL RENTAL AVAILABLE. Commercial property available for rent, Hwy. 158, Stokesdale. 4,000 sq. feet, absolutely beautiful stand-alone building. Call (561) 254-4387.

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7504 Summerfield Rd • Summerfield “Signature” executive office space. 5,387 SF Available. Excellent location for professional businesses such as investment, financial, law, or accounting firms. Lydia WhitLey

101 CentrePort Dr Suite 160 Greensboro, NC 27409

+1 336 714 0385 lydia.whitley@cbre.com

Matt King +1 336 544 2724 matt.king7@cbre.com Part of the CBRE affiliate network

HOMES FOR RENT STOKESDALE APARTMENT for rent, single occupancy, utilities furnished, no smokers. $525/mo. + deposit. (336) 643-9461. 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.

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LAND FOR SALE APPROX. 10 ACRES of land for sale, 7450 Strader Road, Summerﬁeld. 1,000 ft. road frontage, which includes a 5-acre working vineyard, all vineyard equipment, waterfall, lake front. $399,000. Call Greg, 337-4542. Perfect location for boutique winery. NW GUILFORD, 1.34-acre lot on Mt. Carmel Rd., close to lake, ready to build, deed restrictions require minimum 1,500 sq. ft. house. $41,498. 643-6078 evenings.

 REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE

8231 Stafford Mill Road Oak Ridge estate privately nestled on two separate acre+ lots. Grand entrance leads to totally updated, stately brick home. Spacious, sophisticated and timeless. Williamsburg style rear veranda is a perfect backyard oasis. Brick carriage house – now 4-bay garage on separate site. Offered at $875,500

Nancy Hess (336) 215-1820

www.nancyhess.pruyostandlittle.com

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Kimberly Thacker Accounting..............21 Lisa Wall, CPA, PLLC ...........................21 Samuel K. Anders, CPA, MSA, PC...... 26

Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ....................5 Prestige Car Wash ...............................17 Building Dimensions ............................12 RS Hopkins Construction.....................15 Dianne Laughlin, Summerfield ............. 8 Michael Tatum, Stokesdale..................18 Tim Sessoms, Summerfield .................18

Laura Russell (336) 207-8018 laura.russell@allentate.com allentate.com/laurarussell

Classiﬁeds are $4/line and can be placed online at www.nwobserver.com. Deadline is Monday.

Jamestown Rotary Horse Show ........... 11 ORFD Fall BBQ ...................................19

Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital .................10 Country Kennel ...................................21 Northwest Animal Hospital ..................21 Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care, Inc. ....... 9 Westergaard Kennels...........................21

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Home ProduCts & serviCes BEK Paint Company ............................21 ProStone Inc ...................................... 23

insurAnCe Gladwell Insurance Agency..................13 Triad Insurance................................... 23

legAl serviCes Attorney Bill Barbour .......................... 25

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Transitional home nestled on 13.75 acres. Open floor plan with 3BR/2BA/sunroom. Great neighborhood with no HOA dues! Summerfield Elem/Northern Middle & High. $229,000. Call for an appointment today.

Borden Dentistry..................................15

Great Clips ......................................4, 16 LA Nails & Tan ....................................16

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8108 Windspray Drive

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Alex Wilson Counseling .......................14 Cornerstone Health Systems................13 Forsyth Pediatrics Oak Ridge ...............16 LeBauer HealthCare, Oak Ridge .........14 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ................16 Southeastern Eye Center .................... 26 Summerfield Family Eye Care ............... 3

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reAl estAte A New Dawn Realty ............................21 Bobbie Gardner / Allen Tate ................21 CBRE Triad ......................................... 30 Laura Russell / Allen Tate ....................31 Nancy Hess / Prudential Yost & Little...31 Prudential Yost & Little Realty............... 2 Ramilya Siegel / Allen Tate ................... 3

restAurAnt Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ............17 JP Looney’s Sports Bar & Grill ...........17 Rio Grande Mexican Grill ................17

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Oak Ridge, NC Permit No. 22

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PO Box 268, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 • (336) 644-7035

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We Offer Power Lift Chairs by

Power Recline Rocker Recliner

Buy Any Lane Recliner & Take $50 OFF or Upgrade to Power Recline or Heat & Massage

399

Compare at $899

Heat & Massage Big Man’s Recliner

799

FREE!

10 Styles to Choose From

Power Life Recliner

599

Compare at $1699

SPECIAL ORDER COVERS AVAILABLE

Compare at $1199

SPECIAL ORDER OPTIONS AVAILABLE

12 MONTHS SAME AS CASH AND FREE EXTENDED LAYAWAY AVAILABLE Take $300 OFF Any Bedroom Suit Over $1299

4-Piece Dining Set

Queen Bedroom

249 $699

999

Compare at $699

Compare at $2599

King Bedroom

1199

Compare at $2799

50 OFF

Take $100 OFF Any Lane Reclining Sofa or Loveseat Compare at $1599

Take $50 OFF Any Dining Set $499 & Under Take $100 Off Any Dining Set Over $500

799

Compare at $1799

999

$ SLEEP SYSTEMS

299

Compare at $799 Queen or Full Memory Foam Mattress

All Mattress $399 Compare at $1199 Queen or Full Mattress Set Sets PLUSH

499

Compare at $1499 Firm Queen or Full Mattress Set

Plush

Queen or Full Mattress Set

Available on Any Lane Reclining Sofa or Loveseat Including Special Orders

299

Pillow Top Queen or Full Mattress Set

Compare at $799

We want you to be happy. You have up to 7 days to decide. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason we will gladly exchange your furniture or refund your money, including tax and any delivery fee you may have been charged in full!

Hwy. 220 Business across from Kmart 727 N. Highway Street • Madison, NC 27025

Compare at $2199 Includes Power Recline

Compare at $1499 Queen or Full Mattress Set

Compare at $3399 1699 Plush Queen or Full

Mattress Set

7 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

SUPERSTORE

699

We Offer Power Foundations

1099

SLEEP SYSTEMS

Compare at $2499 Includes Power Recline

Choose from 3 Different Styles

More Than 30 Styles to Choose From

North Carolina’s Largest Lane Furniture Gallery

MIDTOWN FURNITURE

DELIVER DISPOSAL AVYAAND ILABLE

SUPERSTORE

& MATTRESS CENTER www.midtownfurniture.com

Call 427-5413

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:00 am-6:00 pm or by Appointment • Plenty of Parking • Large Showroom

Sale does not apply to previous purchases. A bedroom suit includes bed, dresser, mirror & night stand. See store for complete ﬁnancing options. All prices advertised are after all available discounts. Sales does not apply to ﬁnal markdowns.

BUS 220

Martinsville Eden

Mayodan

135

704

Midtown Furniture

Madison BYP 220

Reidsville

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