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Road to the White House We’ve spent months … and months listening to debates, soundbites, name calling and mudslinging and in just a few weeks the American people will choose who will be the next president of the United States.

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“For the first time in many, many years, I will not be voting for president. For the past several elections, I have felt that I was forced into the party game of voting for the ‘lesser of two evils.’ If either party wants to win elections, they should be on the merit of their candidate, not that their candidate is ‘not as bad as the other guy.’ I am done playing that game. I don’t want to vote for an individual that I do not think is good for America just to vote a

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Over and over we’ve heard about voters’ dissatisfaction with the choice of candidates. Many have said they are “disgusted,” “exhausted,” and they’ll be voting for the “lesser of two evils.” Some, however, are excitedly standing behind their candidate. With the election so close at hand, we wanted to know how

party line. There is no lesser of two evils this time around.”

NW GUILFORD COUNTY – Safety along N.C. 68 has been a concern among citizens and officials for several years. According to records provided by NCDOT Public Records Manager Sophia Spencer, as of late August there have been 41 traffic crash fatalities on N.C. 68 in Guilford County since Jan. 1, 1990 – 29 of those fatalities occurred on N.C. 68 between Joseph Bryan Boulevard and the Rockingham County line. At the request of Town Council

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Sally Randall, Oak Ridge “I cannot imagine not voting in this election, given the long-term risk of eight more years of failed political heresy. The importance of immediately changing political course cannot be overestimated, and I strongly believe that our nation’s survival will be determined on Nov. 8. “(I’ll be voting for) Hillary’s opponent, Donald Trump, because compared to Hillary, Trump is a proven entity, warts and all. He has survived and flourished in the tough real estate business, employing thousands and constructing iconic buildings, while Hillary has lied and deceived her way through the politi-

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Most fatalities on N.C. 68 avoidable, says NCDOT engineer by PATTI STOKES

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member Tim Jones, NCDOT district engineer Bobby Norris attended the Oct. 13 Stokesdale Town Council meeting to discuss safety concerns regarding N.C. 68. Jones said he had asked NCDOT what the Town could do to prevent more accidents on the congested two-lane highway.

accidents which have occurred just since August, resulting in five fatalities.

Norris told the council that about 75 percent of the accidents occurring on N.C. 68 have involved speed, drivers under the influence of alcohol, distracted drivers and medical issues. That is supported by

Less than one month later, on Sept. 11, another accident occurred at the Old Mill in Oak Ridge. A distracted driver

On Aug. 18, two people were killed on N.C. 68 near Peeples Road in Oak Ridge when a passenger vehicle traveling north attempted to pass another vehicle traveling the same direction and struck a box truck head on.

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Early voting will be offered at the Old Courthouse, 301 W. Market Street in downtown Greensboro on Oct. 20 and 21, and daily from Oct. 24 through Nov. 5. Early voting sites will also be open at 24 other locations throughout Guilford County beginning Oct. 27 and daily through Nov. 5. Early voting sites in northwest Guilford County include Oak Ridge Town Hall on Linville Road, GTCC Cameron Campus at the corner of N.C. 68 and Leabourne Road in Colfax, and Bur-Mil Club on Bur-Mil Road in northwest Greensboro (off U.S. 220). At those locations, early voting hours will be 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 27-29

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I know this has been asked before, but I’ve heard conflicting answers. When the U.S. 220 widening project has been completed, will there be a traffic signal at Hamburg Mill Road to allow drivers traveling north on the highway to turn left onto Hamburg Mill Road? And, will drivers on Hamburg Mill Road be able to turn left onto U.S. 220 to travel north? NCDOT district engineer Bobby Norris says there will not be a traffic signal at the U.S. 220 and Hamburg Mill Road intersection. However, for drivers traveling north on U.S. 220, there will be a left-turn lane at this intersection to allow a left turn onto Hamburg Mill Road. “It may seem strange (to cross over two lanes of traffic),” Norris said, “but the added lane will increase the number of openings so the traffic can turn easier.” Traffic on Hamburg Mill Road will only be able to turn right onto southbound U.S. 220 and if they need to go in the opposite direction, they will have

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The U.S. 220 widening project does not include a trafﬁc signal being placed at Hamburg Mill Road. However, a left-turn lane will be installed for drivers traveling north on U.S. 220 to turn onto Hamburg Mill Road.

to travel south until they reach a location that will allow U-turns. Norris also confirmed that a new traffic signal will be added on U.S. 220 near the Center for Creative Leadership, at the location of the “bubble” just north of Laurinda Drive. This signal will also allow for U-turns.

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According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the flag is flown at half-staff during periods of mourning which are proclaimed either by the president of the United States, for national remembrance, or the governor of a state or territory, for local remembrance, in the event of a death of a member or former member of the federal, state or territorial government or judiciary. The heads of departments and agencies of the federal government may also order that the flag be flown at halfstaff on buildings, grounds and naval vessels under their jurisdiction. On March 7, the flag was lowered to honor former First Lady Nancy Reagan. It was lowered again July 14-19 as a show of respect for the victims of the attack in Niece, France. A few days later, it was lowered to honor the life and service

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of the Baton Rouge Police Department officers who were killed on July 17. The flag came down again on July 27 for National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day and on Sept. 11 in remembrance of Patriot Day and for the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack. Most recently, the flag was lowered on Sept. 30 as a mark of respect for the memory of Shimon Peres, former president and prime minister of Israel. In a June 16, 2016 article, USA Today reported that President Barack Obama has authorized the flag to be lowered to half-staff more than any other United States president. Although the number has increased, at the time of publication, the newspaper reported that “since 2009, Obama has issued 66 proclamations to fly the flag at halfstaff, exceeding President George W. Bush’s 58 and Bill Clinton’s 50.”

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was cited as the reason for the accident, which resulted in one fatality. On Sept. 14 another accident fatality occurred on N.C. 68 in Oak Ridge near East Harrell Road, and reports have confirmed the driver had medical issues which caused him to cross a lane of traffic and his car to land upside down under the Haw River Bridge. And only two days later, a vehicle collision on N.C. 68 on Sept. 16 resulted in yet another fatality. McMichael High School student Celine-Ali Thomas Alamiri, 16, of Stoneville, was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle crash which occurred near the intersection of N.C. 68 and Lauren Road in northern Stokesdale. Reports indicate that Alamiri was traveling at a high rate of speed when he went head-on into a car with a husband, wife and three children (none of the family members were seriously injured). Acknowledging concerns about the volume and seriousness of accidents on N.C. 68, Norris said NCDOT’s traffic engineering department was looking into possibly placing more “Watch for

Congestion Ahead” signs along the roadway, and will also consider reducing the speed limit on the highway; other than the approach to major intersections, the speed limit on most areas of N.C. 68 is 50mph. The U.S. 220/N.C. 68 Connector (future I-73) is scheduled to open by the end of this year, Norris said, and traffic on N.C. 68 is projected to subsequently fall by about 30 percent; tractor trailers will comprise much of that rerouted traffic. Safety is NCDOT’s No. 1 concern, Norris told the council, noting that Gov. Pat McCrory recently announced a new initiative called N.C. Vision Zero, which seeks to engineer safer roads, increase education, increase enforcement of risky driving behavior, and decrease emergency response times. “If people don’t follow the rules, that is what creates the problems,” Norris said. Although the State Highway Patrol is limited on resources, Norris said, the agency works well with NCDOT and he agreed to ask that more time be spent patrolling on N.C. 68.

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Oct. 11 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES the regular meeting night in November, the Nov. 8 council meeting will be held instead on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

 Mayor Mark Brown opened the meeting and Linda Southard led the opening prayer. Following staff introductions and approval of the consent agenda, council member Dianne Laughlin, who was absent, was formally excused.

COUNCIL COMMENTS  Angelo Kidd introduced himself as a candidate for Guilford County Board of Education’s District 3. Recently retired after 46 years in education, Kidd said he knows and understands what it takes to run a good school.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Town Manager Scott Whitaker said a Touch-A-Truck event is planned for Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Summerfield Athletic Park. There is still one resident member opening on the Founders’ Day Committee. The Historical Committee is having a history writing contest for students in Summerfield and there are three levels of entry and cash prizes. Deadline is Dec. 5. Because of Election Day falling on

“If elected, I will be the only board member with feet-on-the-ground experience at all four levels of education – elementary, middle, high school and central office,” Kidd said.  Christa Miller, a resident of The Vineyards in Summerfield, presented the Town with a plaque of appreciation for funding

needed repairs on the segment of The Vineyards’ trail that is for public use.  Marie Brown, also a resident of The Vineyards, echoed Miller’s words of appreciation, saying the trail is an asset to The Vineyards’ residents and the community and she looked forward to seeing more trails in Summerfield.  Susie Van Zeeland, another resident of The Vineyards, said her husband is a marathon runner and the trail means everything to him. “Running and getting out into nature is the best thing to do. For all the repair and maintenance, we thank you,” Van Zeeland said.  Clark Doggett said most people who made negative comments about the Town extending the A&Y Greenway had not spent time on the local trails. “It’s hard for me to believe you can go on the trails and not enjoy them,” Doggett said, citing many health benefits to being outdoors and to exercising. Along the A&Y Greenway there are several road crossings, five with traffic

signals and three with pedestrian push buttons, and he had never had any difficulty crossing the road safely at these locations, Doggett said. At one point along the greenway there is a tunnel similar in size to the one under U.S. 220 in Summerfield and Doggett said he was not aware of any problems associated with it. “Sometimes we take our jacket off and come back and it’s still there,” he said. “There is no gathering of people at the tunnel and no problems that I know of on the trails.” Doggett said he wished the Town would select a route for the A&Y Greenway extension that would include the pedestrian tunnel under U.S. 220. “But, if we have to cross at Strawberry Road, I see no problem (with regard to safety),” he said.  Ruth Bowden, who lives on Pleasant Ridge Road, said she walks in the Town’s community park and was in favor of extending the A&Y Greenway; if possible, she would also like to see the Town add sidewalks in some areas.

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 Janelle Robinson said she frequents the local trails with her kids and would love to see the A&Y Greenway extended. However, she encouraged the town council to not put a pedestrian crossing over U.S. 220, as it would be “incredibly dangerous.”

 Teresa Pegram of Greenlawn Drive said she was “deadly against” the Town extending the A&Y Greenway. “I understand progress, but this trail is a taxpayer’s waste. I am tired of my taxpayer money being used on a trail to nowhere,” she said.  Amy Crockett of Stokesdale shared a very personal experience of losing her husband Pat last March while he was crossing N. Church Street in Greensboro to get onto the Peninsula Trail and meet her for a run. Crockett implored the council to reconsider the trail route that would include a pedestrian crosswalk on U.S. 220 near Strawberry Road. “I know even with signs and stop lights, not everyone is protected… I’m not here to stop the trails, but I just want the safest option,” she said.  Dwayne Crawford said other pedestrian crossings on the A&Y Greenway in Greensboro were not at “super streets” like U.S. 220. “I remind the council, they think the Strawberry Road (pedestrian) crossing over two lanes is dangerous. We’re talking about five lanes (across U.S. 220). When you put people on a super street, accidents are going to happen,” he said.  Beth Kaplan said this was the first time the Town had built a greenway and there would inevitably be challenges, but there

 Gail Dunham spoke to the issue of town council members participating in meetings via remote/teleconference. “You pay yourselves $200 (per quarter) and I think you should be here and see the people who are here,” she said. Dunham also urged Whitaker to “let go” of the crosswalk over U.S. 220, and to instead use the pedestrian tunnel as initially intended, which would be a much safer alternative. The Town has spent about $600,000 and four years on ordinance amendments and still isn’t finished, Dunham continued. Regarding the PUD (Planned Urban Development), it will not preserve zoning continuity within the Town, she said, but it “would be a gift to the developers.”  Don Wendelken said he didn’t think enough thought had been put into placing a pedestrian crossing over U.S. 220. “If for some reason this thing passes, I would hold you liable because this was your idea. I do think the tunnel is a better way …” he said, adding he also didn’t think the Town had considered the cost of

a pedestrian tunnel over U.S. 220 – which would be millions of dollars. “By the time that trail is done, I don’t know how anyone is going to afford to live in Summerfield unless taxes go up. This trail is going to be extremely expensive. We don’t have the money … start talking about how much this is going to cost and don’t wait until you get into it,” Wendelken said. “There isn’t a lot of thinking going on here. If you go over 220, every one of you will be responsible for the first death.”  Matthew Rand of Spotswood Road said he runs a lot and supports the Town extending the A&Y Greenway, but urged against placing a pedestrian crossing over U.S. 220. “We have a tunnel – use it. Talk to NCDOT,” Rand urged the council.

COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Committee. Finance Officer Dee Hall presented recommendations for reinvesting recently matured CDARS. Historical. Chair Linda Southard said the committee has finally received two historical markers, after working on them for years. One will be placed at the former Laughlin School, which is now Laughlin Professional Development Center, on Summerfield Road, and the other at the Bugle Boy monument on N.C. 150. Dates for marker placement will be announced once finalized.

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Trails. Jane Doggett said the committee continues to discuss options for open space and trails. “It was wonderful to hear all these people come tonight and talk about trails,” she said, adding, “I just hope I live to see it.”

EMERGENCY SERVICES  Summerfield Fire Chief Chris Johnson said the fire department responded to 104 calls in September – 13 were fire/servicerelated, 73 medical-related and 18 other; also, 26 car seats were installed and the department reached 275 adults and about 1,300 children through public education. Earlier in the day department personnel visited Summerfield Charter Academy and spoke to the children about fire safety. “One of the best parts of our job is to get out in the community,” Johnson said. October is Fire Prevention Month, and Johnson said department personnel will be happy to visit daycares, schools, etc. to speak about fire safety. In light of the recent hurricane, Johnson urged everyone to keep a basic emergency supply kit on hand which contains items such as bottled water, flashlights and batteries, a manual can opener, tools, garbage bags and plastic ties. Flash flooding is the No. 1 cause of weather-related deaths in the United States, Johnson said, and offered this advice on flooded roads: “Turn around, don’t drown.” Guilford County EMS responded

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PUBLIC HEARING Rezoning. Town Planning Director Carrie Spencer presented a request to rezone 3.31 acres on Strader Road, from AG to CU-RS-40 (Conditional Use, Residential, minimum lot size 40,000 square feet). The Zoning Board unanimously recommended denying the request, while staff recommended approval of it. Applicants Tammy and John Roberts, owners of Build by Design, said they had reduced the proposed lots from three to two, and planned to build homes between 2,300 and 2,700 square feet on them. Homes on Strader Road vary from mobile to older to new construction, Tammy Roberts said, noting another recent rezoning approval will bring up to 21 new homes to the neighborhood.

OPPONENTS.  Strader Road resident Ben Dawkins said there are several large tracts of land on Strader Road and the proposed hous-

es, which would be built close to the road, would take away from the rural character.  Jane Jackson said houses built close to the road would require trees to be cut down and would add to a traffic problem that has worsened since the road was paved more than a year ago.

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 Citing the town’s comprehensive plan, Councilman Mike Adams said he didn’t think the proposed two homes would either violate or enhance the policy about “attractive community appearance.”

 Tammy Roberts said new developments are popping up all over Summerfield, and she and her husband want change to be in a positive way, and to add value to the community.

COUNCIL DISCUSSION  To Strader Road residents who opposed the rezoning request, Council member Dena Barnes said, “I feel your pain on the changes to your view and your road, because I live on Pleasant Ridge Road and across the road they are developing.”  Councilman Reece Walker asked to clarify the Zoning Board’s objections to the rezoning request and Spencer said their main concerns were additional homes on Strader Road being inconsistent with other properties and preserving

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 Mayor Mark Brown said he didn’t see a problem with putting two houses on three acres as long as the Town’s development ordinances were being met. “The purpose of rezoning is to bring a parcel to its highest use,” he said.

 Tammy Roberts said property across the street from this property had a trailer on it, and another had a business operating out of a home. The segment of her property that borders Strader Road would be landscaped with trees, she said.

Walker said another house the Roberts’ company is building on Strader Road is large and close to the road, and he questioned whether two more large houses built close to the road would be appropriate. Two subsequent motions each failed 2-0 – one to remand the case back to the Zoning Board and the other not to do so.

 3  1 to deny the rezoning, based on its inconsistency with the town’s comprehensive plan and it not being in the public’s interest. Councilman John O’Day opposed.  In response to O’Day’s question about the Roberts’ options from this point, Spencer said they could appeal the council’s decision or develop the lot with one home. More coverage of this meeting in next week’s edition.

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Denim & Diamonds set for Oct. 22 at Piedmont Club Event to raise funds for Next Step Ministries’ domestic violence shelter and advocacy group by JESSICA WATERS From 2008 to 2013, there were 39 domestic violence-related homicides in Guilford County – a statistic that places Guilford County as the second deadliest county in North Carolina when it comes to domestic violence; it falls second only to Mecklenburg County, which recorded 62 domestic violencerelated homicides in the six-year period ending on Jan. 1, 2014 – the latest date for which records are available from the North Carolina Department of Justice. Durham County ranks third, recording 31 domestic violence-related murders in the same period. Statewide, domestic violence accounts for about two murders per week, and police respond to an average of two domestic violence calls every 10 minutes. Statistics also show that Guilford County routinely falls in the top five counties in North Carolina for the number of domestic violence complaints filed.

Yes, the public perception and awareness of domestic violence is getting better. I say that very hopefully. More people realize it is something that affects all demographics, and now, everyone probably knows someone who has been affected by domestic violence; and when you know someone, that changes your whole view.” Madeline Busch, president, Next Step Ministries’ board of directors As president of the board of directors for Next Step Ministries, based in Kernersville, Madeline Busch and her team of volunteers are striving to impact those statistics – and the lives they touch – by providing shelter, services and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence and their children. A nonprofit, 501c3 organization founded in 1998, Next Step Ministries also operates a thrift store, located at 955 Highway 66 South, Kernersville, to help raise funds to support its mission. “For the past 19 years, Next Step Ministries has been serving victims of domestic violence and their children by providing a wide range of services including, but not limited to, safe shelter, food, clothing, transportation, employment assistance and counseling as well

as assistance related to court procedures to secure long-term protection for victims and their children. In addition, the women Next Step Ministries assist have the opportunity to participate in support groups and educational sessions to help them escape the cycle of abuse they have experienced,” states an organization press release.

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Oct. 22 Persimmon Festival celebrates much more than persimmons COLFAX – In a time when land is no longer farmed and urban and suburban development are replacing family farms across the country, Gene Stafford, a professional photographer by trade, went looking for a way to celebrate the persimmon harvest, showcase area craftspeople and country traditions, and raise a little capital to renovate and save the family farm at the same time. Since the inaugural event in 2008, the Stafford Farm in Colfax has proven itself as an excellent site for a familyfriendly fall festival. The first Persimmon Festival was held on Nov. 8, 2008, and drew 1,000 enthusiastic visitors to the 14-acre historic Stafford Farm.

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Improved and expanded events followed in 2009 and since then, each year’s festival has drawn crowds of up to 2,000 people of all ages. The ninth annual Colfax Persimmon Festival will be held on Oct. 22 at the Stafford Farm on North Bunker Hill Road in Colfax and will once again celebrate the native fruit and a simpler way of rural living that is fading from existence. “We want the festival to be a lot of fun,” Stafford says, “but we also want to honor our heritage and the things that make places like this farm unique and worth saving. We continue to offer activities that help attendees to understand and enjoy what makes rural life still have value in the 21st century.” While the festival focuses on all things persimmon – pulp, pudding and cookies – the Revolutionary War-era farm is itself a major attraction and the house, granary, feedbarn, tobacco packhouse and blacksmith shop carry attendees back to a time when people relied on hard physical labor

to ensure their survival. There will be demonstrations by a blacksmith, molasses maker and wood carver, displays of vintage farm equipment and Revolutionary and Civil War camps. Another area of the festival is devoted to food, music and vintage arts and crafts. Barbeque, homemade fried apple pies and Brunswick stew are only a sample of what’s on the edibles menu.

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want to go? The Colfax Persimmon Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 22 (rain date Oct. 29), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic Stafford Farm on N. Bunker Hill Road in Colfax. Parking is available at Shady Grove Wesleyan Church with shuttle buses to and from the farm. Handicapped parking (with permit) at Stafford Farm. Tickets: $10 for adults, $2 for ages 6-11 and free for kids 5 and under. More info: www.colfaxpersimmonfest.com.

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cal maze for over two decades, beholding to the entitlement crowd. “I would describe my commitment to Donald Trump as ‘disgusted, but determined not to elect Hillary Clinton.’ I would much prefer an alternative GOP candidate, but must support the existing nominee in order to preserve this great republic. “I can only trust that Trump relies on the wisdom of his team and avoids at all costs rule by presidential edict. If he does that, he will prove the naysayers wrong and proceed to rebuild our military, reestablish the rule of law, terminate Obamacare, criminalize late-term abortions and eliminate illegal immigration. Of the two presidential candidates, I can only trust Donald Trump to do this; Crooked Hillary won’t because of her history of documented infidelities with truth and honesty.” William H. Edwards, Oak Ridge “I’m planning to vote. Every vote counts – or should. Also, I have not missed voting in any election since 1985. “I’ll be voting for Hillary Rodham Clinton for these reasons: 1.) She is socially progressive. 2.) She is female. 3.) She has more experience than all other candidates combined. 4.) She is not insane. “I was waffling between Bernie and Hillary, so now that Bernie is out, I support HRC 100 percent.

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hope our choice wins and makes changes. The biggest concern is the Supreme Court. The status quo needs to change starting with term limits. We know God is in control of the outcome.” Bob and Pam Mick, Stokesdale “I am hesitant to respond to your request. I have refrained from sharing my political views on Facebook and other social media, because I have found that the emotions and negative feelings associated with our two major presidential candidates will not allow for any reasoned conversation. And I cringe when I see posts from others for or against either candidate that only seek to vilify and divide, not inform and unite. “My friends know my political leanings, and I respect their views if they differ from mine. Like many, I wonder how we ended up with these two candidates to choose from. If asked to do so, I would find it impossible to defend either one. “I will vote. I have not missed voting in an election in which I was eligible to participate for over 50 years. My decision will be based on whom I feel best represents my philosophy toward the role of government in our lives (Jefferson’s model), since I find the character of neither to be worth voting for. “But we must choose, and I encourage everyone to exercise their fundamental and vital right to cast a ballot for who they want our next leader to be. Many other races will also determine the course our nation and state will take. “Regardless of the outcome, I pray that we will all work to realize the goal

expressed in our Pledge, that we are ‘one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.’” Spencer Sullivan, Oak Ridge “I am planning to vote for Donald Trump. To vote for anyone else would be a vote for Hillary Clinton. She and Trump are the only two people who have a chance to get elected. I don’t want to waste my vote. To not vote would also be casting a vote for Hillary. “I do not want to be guilty of helping elect a successor to the worst president in my lifetime who will continue to drag this nation down. Hillary Clinton has been convicted of lying to an official F.B.I. investigative committee about practices that were illegal and dangerous to the security of our nation. Throughout her career she has been proven to be a liar. A liar is someone whose nature it is to tell a lie. With that in mind, why would you believe any campaign promise she makes? “I like Trump for being honest and saying what he means. We need someone experienced in business and international trade. Someone who understands the cost of illegal immigration. He does. He surrounds himself with smart conservative people. We’ve never had a perfect president, but we definitely need a change. I am voting for change. David Miller, Kernersville

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selves back together in a thriving business. From an early age, Jeff knew he wanted to be a builder. While attending N.C. State University, he spent his free time framing houses and after graduation he established his own company, Millenium Home Builders. Before joining the building industry, Chris and Leslie took a bit of a detour. Leslie was working in banking and Chris was busy running his convenience store. They became developers almost by accident, after Leslie took on the task of helping to develop some family land at the corner of Church Street and N.C. 150. “Chris’ dad always had a dream of having a grocery store at that corner,” said Leslie. “When Lowes Foods showed interest, there was a lot of opposition for rezoning. It took seven years to finish the deal, but I really enjoyed the process. During that time, Chris and I decided we wanted to do more development.” Using their family land, the couple developed a residential community, Beacon Hill, which is located in the Northern school district, a short distance from Lowes Foods. When the housing market plum-

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meted during the Great Recession and development came to a screeching halt, both the Gunters and Jeff struggled. While many builders went under, the three instead found their niche by combining their unique talents and establishing themselves as a “boutique builder.” With his years of building experience, Jeff was the logical choice to fill the role of project/field manager and oversee the daily aspects of construction. “He’s bricks and sticks,” said Leslie. “Jeff enjoys working with the subs and inspectors and making sure everything is running smoothly.” Armed with her contractor’s license, an American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) certification in interior design and a love of working with people, Leslie works closely with the company’s clients. “I’m the one who gets to talk with clients, help them design the space and choose color

schemes, appliances and fixtures,” she said. Above and beyond what most builders offer, Gunter Custom Homes and Design allows time for helping with what Leslie terms “soft decorating.” With this extra allowance, Leslie is happy to help a new homeowner coordinate furnishings, accessories, drapes and linens as part of the company’s boutique package. She especially enjoys turning the building process into a celebration for the new homeowner. “I like to add sentimental value to the process and make it both fun and special,” she said. She encourages the homeowners to do things like putting together a memory box and burying it under the

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Jeff Cox lives in Greensboro and has one daughter, Ella, 10. Avid Wolfpack fans, the two enjoy going to games together and riding horses. Jeff attends Westover Church in Greensboro. Chris and Leslie Gunter live on the family farm in northwest Greensboro. They have two children, Brooke, 10, and Madison, 5, who attend Northern Elementary School. In their free time, the family enjoys spending time at the lake, following the Boston Red Sox and watching football on Sunday afternoons. Both Chris and Leslie volunteer in the community and are members of Center United Methodist Church.

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cent a year for five years. As long as the buyer stays in the home, there is no payment. Once the buyer has been in the home for five years, the loan is forgiven. Designed to stabilize home prices, the program is available in only five North Carolina counties. Along with Guilford, Cabarrus, Cumberland, Johnston and Mecklenburg counties are included. These counties were chosen because they experienced the highest rates of foreclosure during the economic downturn. In order to be eligible, buyers must

meet certain income criteria. For buyers with households of one to two people, the income cannot exceed $59,000 annually. If there are more than two people in a household, the income must be less than $67,000 per year. Existing homes must have a purchase price of no more than $245,000; newly constructed homes do not qualify for the mortgage assistance program. For more information on what’s available or to find a participating lender, visit www.nchfa.com or call 1-800-393-0988.

‘Modestly priced’ twin homes approved in town core OAK RIDGE – The recent rezoning of 15.9 acres off N.C. 150 and Zack Road, in the town core of Oak Ridge, is the first approved use of the Town’s newest zoning district, TC-R, which allows for “clustered, mixed density, and/or attached single-family lots with densities up to two units per acre.” The district was proposed by the Oak Ridge Land Use Update Committee as part of the updated Land Use Plan approved last January, with the goal to allow “a variety of housing options to accommodate the housing needs of all Oak Ridge residents.” The TC-R district is intended for

smaller houses – at least compared to the new homes that are typically built in Oak Ridge – on lots as small as 20,000 square feet in exchange for open space preservation. Minimum lot sizes for new homes built outside the town core will continue to be 40,000 square feet, or just less than one acre. Developers Buddy Lyons and Eric Dischinger of LD Equity will purchase the 15.9 acres from the Oak Ridge Society Foundation and develop it with 24 twin homes, averaging 2,200 square feet with a starting price of $250,000 to $300,000.

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REAL ESTATE Q&A Zoning, including zoning I have a hypotheticonditions, runs with the land cal situation. An and not the property owner, confirmed Bill Bruce, Oak Ridge’s individual or entity purplanning director. “Zoning does not chases a tract of land that change when a property changes hands. If a subsequent owner of the is zoned RS-40. Later, property wants to develop or use the that individual or entity property for a different use, then they must go through the rezoning process.” decides to sell the property – does the RS-40 What’s an RPD, zoning stay with the propand what is its purerty, regardless of who pose? owns it? For example, if RPD, one of the zoning the new owner decides to districts in Oak Ridge, stands use the property for a for Rural Preservation District. Oak Ridge Planning Director Bill Bruce business purpose, can he explains it is designed for tracts of land do that, or would he have that have significant environmental, to submit a rezoning appli- historic, agricultural or scenic attributes that the Town desires to protect. At least cation and get it rezoned half of the development must be set aside as permanently protected open for commercial use?

And on this same note, what about any conditions that were placed on the property when it was rezoned? Do they stay with the property or are they null and void if someone later purchases the property?

space, which should consist of the most environmentally sensitive, historic or scenic portions of the tract. The remaining half of the property may be developed with smaller lots than would typically be allowed in an RS-40 district.

If a tract contains environmentally sensitive areas, why can’t the Town just deny development? There are many legal reasons why outright denial of development can be problematic, Bruce says. “The RPD development option presents a ‘win-win’ solution that balances the development rights of local property owners

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ecological benefit.” But isn’t an RPD more dense than RS-40 development? No, not overall, Bruce says. “If designed well, you may not even be able to see the development from the road, if the protected open space is wooded and along the roadway,” he notes. “The portion that is developed will appear more dense than RS40 development, but when balanced by the open space that will never be developed, the overall density is still one home per acre.”

with the environmental stewardship goals of the Town,” Bruce explains. “The RPD affords a property owner the opportunity to develop the same number of homes that would be allowed in a typical RS-40 development but on half the acreage. The Town and its citizens benefit from the protected open space that might otherwise have been used for roads, homes and lawns. The greatest benefits can be realized when a series of RPD developments are in close proximity, which can offer the opportunity to link open spaces to create larger corridors with greater

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But not everyone wants to live on a half-acre lot. True, Bruce acknowledges, adding RS-40 development continues to be supported by the Town. “Some tracts are better suited to larger lots. Also, not all open spaces are equally valuable. RPD development should be applied to those tracts with significant environmental features that should be incentivized for protection,” he says.

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Nov. 6 and 7. The polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 8, Election Day, and on that day voters must vote in their assigned precincts.

Registered voters in Guilford County may vote at any early voting site in the county during the early voting period.

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How to help Hurricane Matthew victims NORTH CAROLINA – Gov. Pat McCrory has activated the NC Disaster Relief Fund for accepting monetary contributions to meet the needs of North Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Matthew. To make a donation, please visit ncdisasterrelief.org. You may also text NCRECOVERS to 30306. All donations received will support Hurricane Matthew long-term recovery efforts in North Carolina. All other monetary donations and offers to volunteer may be made directly through charitable nonprofit organizations that are responding to this disas-

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Clay Ruff, Piedmont director for Gov. McCrory’s office, advises that financial contributions to disaster relief organizations are the fastest, most flexible, and most effective method of assisting. Organizations on the ground know what items and quantities are needed, often buy in bulk with discounts and, if possible, purchase through area businesses which supports economic recovery.

Council considers taking meetings on the road SUMMERFIELD – Per Town Manager Scott Whitaker’s suggestion, the Summerfield Town Council has agreed to “take its show on the road” and hold some future meetings at locations other than Summerfield Community Center on Centerfield Road, where they have traditionally been held since the town incorporated over 20 years ago. Whitaker said the idea was to hold some meetings at places around town that Council members might not normally visit, and to expose citizens to what is going on in their

ter. Information is available under the “Hurricane Matthew-Donate Now” on the NC Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) website at www.ncvoad.org.

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local government. “I believe as you go to other areas and meet other people, you ultimately make connections in the community,” Whitaker told the council. “We have facilities that have been renovated that some of you have never been to, and several are on the list of potentials. We’re talking about facilities that may be welcoming to a town council meeting and getting outside the comfort of these walls.” No specific locations were cited, and citizens will be notified in advance of meeting location changes.

TRANSACTIONS Northwest-area new and existing home sales Recent home sales in and near your neighborhood impact the current market value of your home. The following is a list of new and existing home sale transactions in northwest Guilford County which have occurred over the last month. Look for more transactions in the Northwest Observer’s real estate section, now appearing in the third issue of each month.

SUMMERFIELD 6210 Wescott Drive (Abington) $417,000 7005 Will Lee Road (Barham Acres) $218,000 7713 Briardenn Drive (Birkhaven) $610,000 7987 Witty Road (Brandt Meadows) $670,000 2800 Pleasant Ridge Road (Edge of Farms) $188,000 7198 Tadpole Court (Frog’s Leap) $395,000

6301 Autumn Crest Court (Henson Forest) $350,000 5800 Highland Grove Drive (Highland Grove) $182,500 6917 Polo Farms Drive (Polo Farms) $340,000 3602 Birdsong Court (Sycamore Ridge) $332,500 7900 Hoskins Ridge Road (The Wall Place) $685,000

6102 Trotter Ridge Road (Trotter Ridge) $390,000 7004 Austin Creek Drive (Wilson Farm) $269,000 5640 Crooked Oak Drive (Woodvale) $300,500

STOKESDALE 8201 Barbelo Drive (Angels Glen) $357,000 8006 Helison Court (Angels Glen) $308,500 7606 Calmeria Court (Arbor Run) $548,000

8400 Deer Path Lane (Boone Landing) $167,000

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8013 Manakel Drive (Landing at Angels Glen) $312,500

8206 Kelly Ford Road (Creekstone) $294,000

2814 Norwell Court (Stonehenge) $239,000

6809 Koala Drive (Bear Creek) $518,000

KERNERSVILLE 1529 E. Mountain St. (1.553 acres) $170,000

8192 Oak Creek Drive (Oak Creek) $257,000

5917 Crutchfield Farm Road (Crutchfield Farm Extension) $640,000

7103 Lambert Lake Road (Old Moore’s Mill) $390,000

7345 Hidden View Drive (Mountain View at Oak Ridge) $615,000

8302 Providence North Drive (Providence North) $322,000 7873 Springdale Meadow Drive (Springdale) $178,000 8505 Springbirch Terrace (Springdale) $281,500 8209 Springdale Meadow Court (Springdale) $195,500

8461/8463 Linville Road (Oak Bend) $267,000 8548 Benbow Merrill Road (Oak Ridge Estates) $415,000 1800 Ole Hollow Court (River Oaks) $395,000 8439 Alice Player Drive (Stafford Ridge) $466,000 5902 Beckenham Way (Staffordshire Estates) $521,500

7615 Trebbiano Drive (Arbor Run) $520,000

COLFAX 4866 Legacy Drive (Legacy at Sandy Ridge) $303,000 2121 Alamar Drive (Saddlebrook) $186,000 2128 Alamar Drive (Saddlebrook) $154,500 5010 Philly Lane (Saddlebrook) $162,000 2115 Alamar Drive (Saddlebrook) $156,000

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Tables will be set up at each entrance of the football game to receive donations. The NCHSAA has agreed to match all donations statewide up to $20,000. Any donations are welcome, and checks should be written to Northwest High School with the memo line “disaster relief fund.”

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STUDENT-ATHLETE PROFILES Thanks to the coaches and teachers at Northern and Northwest High Schools for their student recommendations and input, which make it possible to recognize these talented, dedicated students for their accomplishments in academics, athletics and cultural arts.

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NORTHWEST GUILFORD CROSS COUNTRY Andrew Pegram Whether it be cross country, track and field, or wrestling, senior Andrew Pegram has fashioned himself as a Northwest Guilford athlete for all seasons. Pegram has been part of the cross country team for four years and is one

of the three fastest runners on this year’s team. He obviously enjoys competing. Last winter season, he was an all-conference wrestler selection in the Piedmont Triad 4-A, at 160 pounds. In the spring he runs the 1600 and legs in the 4x400 and 4x800 relays for the track team. Pegram started running competitively in eighth grade and decided he was good enough at it that he wanted to try cross country as a freshman. “Cross country was just something I wanted to do,” he said. “I had played football but decided I wanted to do something different.”

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He was having a successful freshman season after running in the first four races, but it ended prematurely when he suffered a concussion while racing dirt bikes at a competition in Virginia. “I raced dirt bikes for a couple of years and I ended up getting hurt a few times doing it,” Pegram said. “I had a couple of concussions. I cut my eye open once. But after that crash, that was it for me on the bikes. My parents and I kind of mutually decided that I shouldn’t be doing that anymore.” It took him about two full weeks to recover from the concussion, and he said he suffered from headaches during that time period. “I remember when I came to and my parents kept telling me I had been repeating myself, asking them ‘Where am I?’ and ‘How did this happen?’” Pegram said. The Vikings qualified for the NCHSAA 4-A state championship meet in his sophomore season, and he was one of the top seven runners. His junior season was a different story, however. “I just didn’t have a very good year,” he admitted. Everything has gone well this season for Pegram and the Vikings, who are gearing up for the Midwest 4-A Regional next weekend. “I think we’ve got a great shot to qualify for the state meet again and I hope I can lower my time,” he said.

“I ran a 16:59 earlier this year at the Wendy’s Invitational in Charlotte and feel like I can go lower.”

NORTHWEST GUILFORD CROSS COUNTRY Nick Thompson Nick Thompson didn’t set out to be a member of the cross country team at Northwest Guilford. “I didn’t really want to even do it,” said Thompson, a sophomore. “But I did want to meet some new people when I started high school. Since we had been told the team was so big, I knew this would be a good way to do that. I used to play baseball, and all the parents would tell my mom and me that I should try cross country.” Thompson has consistently been the fastest runner for Northwest in his first two seasons. He marvels at that, especially because he didn’t take the sport seriously when he started. “I was just out there for the social element,” he said. “But after running a few races and doing pretty well, I was on this website, NCMilesplit.com, and saw my name up there as one of the top freshmen in the state. That’s when I decided to take my training more seriously.”

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After cross country season ended last year, Thompson joined up with Platinum Sports Academy and Jonathan Sherbourne and has noticed a marked improvement in his times. “We started doing minimal mileage runs so I wouldn’t wear my legs out, and lots of speed runs,” he said. “I definitely want to run in college and these guys have a great track record of training runners for that.” Thompson said he prefers running the middle distance events in track during the spring (400 and 800 meters) because of his burst. “I feel like I’m better at those than I am the longer distances,” he said. “I also run the mile (1600) and have run the two-mile (3200), but I don’t like those quite as much, even though they are shorter than cross country courses (3.1 miles).” His personal best cross country time is 16 minutes, 12 seconds, set earlier this season at the Wendy’s Invitational at McAlpine Park in Charlotte. Thompson understands his position as the top runner on the team, while at the same time he says it is kind of strange having other runners look up to him. “I was never the best player when I played baseball,” he said. “I would always look up to the other guys. But now that I’m the top guy and people are looking up to me, I try to encourage everyone to do their best and I hope I can inspire them as well.”

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Looking ahead to Friday’s game against Glenn Northwest (6-2, 2-0 Piedmont-Triad 4-A) will take on Glenn (5-3, 1-1) for a conference game at R.L. Billings Stadium on Oct. 21, Senior Night. Glenn has a prolific passing attack and averages nearly 35 points per game. The Bobcats are led by quarterback Stephon Brown, who has thrown for 1,337 yards and 16 touchdowns through the first eight games of the season. Brown’s top targets are Dysaun Razzak (496 receiving yards, six touchdowns), Kier Meredith (268 receiving yards, four touchdowns), and Chris Goolsby (173 receiving yards, four touchdowns).

They’ve won eight games each year as varsity players. They’ve done a really good job with buying in to what I’ve been doing with them the last three years.”

Looking back on last Friday’s 31-23 win against High Point Central

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Emily Callahan Emily Callahan has been one of the cogs for Northern Guilford’s tennis team this season. A junior, Callahan sports an overall record of 12-3 in singles matches (at Nos. 1 and 2) and 8-3 in doubles matches, and has helped the Nighthawks to a 13-3 overall record, including an 8-0 record in the Mid-State 3-A and another conference championship. In her three-year high school career, Callahan has enjoyed a steady rise up the playing ladder. As a freshman she played No. 6 singles and as a

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When she’s not playing for Northern, she travels around the state and in the southeast to play in events sanctioned by United States Tennis Association. “I really would love to play tennis in college,” Callahan said. “I’m doing as much as I can to get my ranking up and get my name out there for college recruiting.” Callahan has been training with the Greensboro Tennis Program at Spencer Love Tennis Center in Greensboro since she was 11. She said her career highlight so far was defeating Page, the first time Northern had done so since the school opened. “Page always has a really strong team,” Callahan said. “They had beaten us once this season already, but we finally beat them when we played them the second time.”

It was Callahan and doubles partner Carter Juergens who clinched the match with a hard-fought 9-8 (8-6 in the tiebreaker) win against Page’s team of Carolyn and Hannah Ansari, who had defeated them 8-2 earlier in the season, to secure the final point in a 5-4 victory. “We were behind 2-4 after the six singles matches, so we had to win all three doubles matches to win the match,” Callahan said. “We saw that we were the only court still playing after a while and didn’t know it came down to us. Had we known that, we probably would have been really nervous. We just focused on playing our best and came out on top.” Besides tennis, Callahan is also active in the Student Council, Beta Club, and Reading Buddies, where she helps out in a first grade classroom once a week at Northern Guilford Elementary. “They always love it when the reading buddies come in and it’s been a lot of fun to help them,” said Callahan, who wants to become an anesthesiologist or a nurse anesthetist. “I love working with the kids.”

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Brennan is a four-year player on Northern Guilford’s tennis team and is a co-captain this season. She has taken great pride in organizing team functions off the court to promote team bonding. “We had a team sleepover at my house a few weeks ago and we do something called ‘Tie Dye Tuesdays’ where members of the team wear these

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tie dye T-shirts we made when the season started,” Brennan said. “We just think it’s a neat way to show our team’s bond and school spirit.” Brennan doesn’t get to play too much as the No. 7 singles player (the top 6 play the singles matches), but will play some matches at doubles. Nevertheless, she has found a way to stay involved in the matches and practices by lending her moral support where needed and doing anything else Coach Barbara Fry asks her to do. “I just try to make sure everyone is focused and I offer encouragement whenever I need to,” Brennan said. Brennan tried out for tennis as a freshman because she said she wanted to meet new people. Her older sister, Becca, who at the time was a junior on the team, told her how much fun it was. “We didn’t get to play in any matches together, but I enjoyed being on the team with her for two years,” Brennan said. “It was a great way to get introduced to life in high school, too.” Brennan is also a member of the swim team, National Honor Society, Beta Club, and Student Council. She has a weighted GPA of 5.0 and is interested in attending UNC, N.C. State, or South Carolina. Once a week, she also participates in the Reading Buddies program at Northern Guilford Elementary, showing up in Mrs. Sparrow’s kindergarten classroom from 7:30 a.m. until 8 a.m. to lend a hand. “The kids are starting their morning work, and I’m there for anyone who needs extra help in reading and math,” Brennan said. “It’s something I’ve been doing for four years and I really love it. I want to be a teacher and this has really helped me in that pursuit. I was with a first-grade class as a freshman, sophomore and junior. I want to major in early childhood education, so this has been a great hands-on experience.”

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Looking ahead to Friday’s game against Northeast Guilford Northern (1-7, 1-4 Mid-State 3-A) will host Northeast Guilford (4-4, 4-1) on Oct. 21 in a game that could help shape the playoff picture for teams in the MidState 3-A. Northeast has won four of its last five games, including three straight against conference opponents McMichael, Morehead and Williams. Northeast quarterback Gerald Simpson is a dual-threat as a passer and a runner, with 886 passing yards and six touchdowns and 708 rushing yards and six touchdowns through the first eight games. He has three games where he has rushed for more than 100 yards. “Their quarterback is really good and they have some other skills guys with some speed,” Northern head coach Erik Westberg said. “I think it’s a game where we match up pretty well with them. I definitely think it’s a game we can win. Plus, they are right down the road and it’s been a good rivalry. It should be a pretty tough game for both teams.”

Looking back on last week’s 28-0 loss at Eastern Guilford On Oct. 14, Northern became the third straight team to suffer a shutout at the hands of Eastern Guilford, and Westberg credited a stout defense. “They were pretty darn good,” he said. “They had a middle linebacker (Kyin Howard) who really disrupted things. He’d throw our guys off of him if we had him blocked and still make tackles. They were fast and executed really well. We had a lot of dropped balls in some key situations, especially

during the first half – we had one fourth down play early in the game where we had first down yardage and we dropped it, and that would have kept our drive going. We didn’t have any real scoring chances until the end of the game, though. We were on their side of the field in the first half a couple of times but couldn’t convert on a couple of fourth downs.” Although Northern trailed 19-0 at halftime, Westberg said he felt like the team was still right in the thick of the game. After forcing a punt, Eastern was able to down the ball at the 1-yard line and forced a safety for a 21-0 lead. “We had our work cut out for us after that and just didn’t respond, but that’s a credit to their defense,” Westberg said.

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With three games left in the season, Northern still has a chance to make the state playoffs. To do that, Westberg realizes his team must win each of its remaining games. “I know it’s an old cliché, but we’ll take them one at a time,” he said. “I feel confident we can do it. Our coaching staff feels confident. That might get us in the playoffs. We’re not a bad football team. We’ve just played some really good football teams this year, in our conference and out of conference. It’s not like we can’t move the ball or we can’t stop people. We can do both. We just have trouble being consistent with that.”

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What’s news at Northern High School In addition to new principal Janiese McKenzie, who succeeds Will Laine as principal of Northern Guilford High School, Northern has welcomed a new assistant principal and two interim assistant principals this school year. “Hopefully we’ll have our final piece in place in the next couple days and we can start delegating tasks and make it a little easier, but overall, the opening of school went smoothly because a lot of that stuff had been taken care of before the transition took place,” McKenzie told the Observer recently. While the administration roster at the school may look different this year, McKenzie is not a new face on the Northern campus, having served as the school’s assistant principal for the last three years. “It’s different, but not drastically dif-

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Making a difference – in the lives of students, faculty and staff – played a role in McKenzie’s long-held desire to become a principal. “In the classroom, you can basically impact those kids, and you set the tone and environment of your classroom; as principal, you do that for the entire school, and you’re looking at 1,400 kids at a time and you’re also looking at 75-80 teachers. The teachers are not only the lead learners, but also the cultural leaders. They set that feeling that people experience when they walk in the building, so if the teachers are comfortable, feel appreciated and enjoy what they do, the kids feel more comfortable and are more willing to learn,” she said, adding that student buy-in is an important part of education and of the culture she wants to nurture at Northern. “Our focus right now is on studentcentered classrooms; we want the students to be engaged in their learn-

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Oct. 11 | A resident of Osage Road in Stokesdale reported that sometime between 7:15 a.m. and 6 p.m., an unknown suspect entered her home through a rear door and stole $150 in cash. Oct. 12 | A resident of Buckley Drive in Summerfield reported that sometime between midnight and 6:30 a.m. on Oct. 12, someone entered his partially opened garage door and went through his wife’s unlocked car, which was parked in the garage; the suspect also opened a refrigerator that was in the garage. At the time of the report, it was not known what, if anything, had been stolen.

DRUGS Oct. 14 | Following a traffic stop, a Stokesdale man and known suspect was arrested for possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia; the man was also served with several outstanding warrants for arrest.

RESISTNG ARREST Oct. 17 | A known suspect was charged with Resist, Delay, and Obstruct after he was stopped on Pleasant Ridge Road in Summerfield and provided the officer with false identification.

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Oct. 11 | The manager of StokeRidge Tavern on N.C. 68 in Stokesdale reported that four customers left the restaurant without paying for their meals; the total price of the meals was $54.92. Oct. 12 | A resident of Strawberry Road reported that sometime between 7:15 p.m. on Oct. 11 and 7:42 a.m. on Oct. 12, someone entered her unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the driveway of her home and stole $1,700 in cash and checks. Oct. 13 | A resident of Tanner Court in Summerfield reported that sometime between 2:30 and 8:30 a.m., someone entered his unlocked vehicle and stole a $20 gift card.

VANDALISM Oct. 13 | A resident of Parkchester Place in the Linville Oaks neighborhood of Oak Ridge reported that sometime between 4 p.m. on Oct. 12 and 8:15 a.m. on Oct. 13, someone damaged a Japanese cherry tree, which was located in his front yard, by breaking it at the base.

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Road, in Summerfield, is hosting a Fun Derby fundraiser on Oct. 22, starting at 8 a.m. Horse riders of all disciplines and ages are invited to compete. Vendors, a food truck and local organizations will be in attendance. Admission for non-riders is $5, which goes to the charity of choice, or two cans of food. See Steeple Hill Fun Derby’s Facebook event page for more info.

 Hannah’s Haven Fundraiser | A fish fry, silent auction and live music will take place Oct. 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside Golden Antiques and Treasures, 341 Ram Loop in Stokesdale, to raise money for Hannah’s Haven, a women’s teen challenge center in Brown Summit.

Church, 1205 Fleming Road in Greensboro, will host a fall festival on Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy professional crafters, a bake sale, Brunswick stew and a pumpkin patch. More info: (336) 402-5604.

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Church, 100 N.C. 150 West in Greensboro, will host a fall festival on Oct. 22, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast, yard sale, bake sale, hot dog lunch and Brunswick stew. Proceeds go to local, statewide and international missions. More info: (336) 643-3519.

Church, 2920 Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge, will hold its annual bazaar on Oct. 22, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy breakfast, canned and baked goods, crafts, Moravian chicken pies and more. See ad on p. 2 for more details.

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26  Powder Puff Game | Northwest Guilford High School, 5240 Northwest School Road, will host its annual Powder Puff football game on Oct. 26, 7-9 p.m. See ad on pg. 27 for more details.

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 All the regular donors who have supported blood drives at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church for over 15 years. You have helped improve and save many lives. Approximately 50 pints collected six times a year!  Gov. McCrory and staff for their leadership and aid in the flooded region of North Carolina. This is a tragedy, but the state is in a much-improved financial position to effectively help the people.  Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital for providing wonderful service to our pets. The entire staff is personable, professional and respectful. Dr. Wesely and Mr. Pegg are extremely helpful and kind. Thank you for also being so attentive to us humans.  Northwest’s girls’ JV and varsity field hockey teams, parents and all involved in the “Play for the Cure” game which raises funds for breast cancer research. They do a wonderful job every year to make this a special event.  Jennifer at Bistro 150 in Oak Ridge for being super nice to all kids as well as adults.  Oak Ridge’s Heritage Day Committee for giving us a wonderful time at Heritage Day on Oct. 15. The displays were interesting and the vendors were very knowledgeable.

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 My local “Y” health and fitness club members who feel the need to bring their political and social agendas into the gym. Enjoy your workout, but keep your opinions to yourself.  The family who recently took their young child into the Oak Ridge ABC store. And to the ABC store – although I didn’t see them walk out, I hope you made them leave. That’s unacceptable and illegal!

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Editor’s note: We checked with the ABC store in Oak Ridge and were told children accompanied by their parents are welcome in the store, and it is not illegal.  Developers of property off Scalesville Road for not trying to save the log house built in the 1800s that is on the property. Is Summerfield going to lose yet another historical site like the Saunders Inn? Disgraceful!  Stokesdale Masonic Lodge for the wonderful food at their annual BBQ!  The person complaining about how HB2 was passed. Lest you forget how the AHCA passed – you know, last minute, at midnight, by liberals.  NWGHS administrators for not allowing students to use air horns at football games, and for confiscating them. Students deserve to have some fun at school events and it only gets the football team into it!  The deplorables in our great town who think they can burn without a permit! Long live big government!  The local elementary school principal who lip sang Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face,” which is about cocaine abuse. Editor’s note: After reading the lyrics to this song and varied reactions to it, I suspect the principal is like many people who didn’t realize this was not an “upbeat love song,” rather a song about cocaine use. Still, it’s a lesson about how careful we have to be, because young eyes and ears are absorbing more than we realize (and sometimes even more than we are absorbing).  Democratic VP candidate Tim Kaine for wearing a Hillary pin on his lapel instead of an American flag. Kind of shows the Democrats are all about Hillary and not the country.

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FALL BAZAAR at Moravia Moravian Church on Saturday, Oct 22, 7:30am-1pm, 2920 Oak Ridge Rd. Breakfast, canned and baked goods, crafts, Brunswick stew, Dewey’s cookies and Moravian pies! See display ad on page 2 for details.

THE TRAIL, An Apocalyptic Journey, October 22, 29 & 30, 7:30-11pm, 7729 Pearman Quarry Road, Kernersville. $8 per person and free parking. Cast from Calvary Church.

THE GARDEN OUTLET is now hiring for landscape/maintenance. Please call (336) 643-0898 with any questions.

HOMECARE AVAILABLE RESPITE CAREGIVER available third shift & weekends (for when you need a break). Call Alise, (336) 937-4153.

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INDEX Auction ...................................... 35 Employment ............................... 35 Homecare Available ................... 35 Public Notice .............................. 35 Save the Date ....................... 35-36 Yard Sales .................................. 36 Home Services ....................... 36-37 Misc. Services......................... 37-38 Misc. for Sale ............................. 38 Misc. Wanted ............................. 38 Pets & Animal Services ............... 38 Real Estate ................................. 38

CARE MATCH OF NC – In-home senior care. Quality care by exceptional caregivers. (336) 464-7226.

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF OAK RIDGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS The Town Council of the Town of Oak Ridge and the Town of Oak Ridge Planning & Zoning Board will hold separate public hearings to consider a request to amend the Town of Oak Ridge Development Ordinance. The Planning & Zoning Board and Town Council may also consider requests for subdivisions and other matters. Any zoning decision of the Oak Ridge Planning & Zoning Board is forwarded as a recommendation to the Oak Ridge Town Council. Planning & Zoning Board – Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at 7pm at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. Town Council Meeting – Thurs., Nov. 10, 2016, at 7pm at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. TEXT AMENDMENT: Amendments proposed to Chapter 30, Article V of the Oak Code of Ordinances to make procedural clarifications in the Town’s zoning enforcement procedure, and to amend the maximum daily civil penalty amount. Full text of the proposed changes is available at Oak Ridge Town Hall. All citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard at these meetings. Ron Simpson, Planning & Zoning Board Chair Spencer Sullivan, Mayor

FALL FESTIVAL at Guilford College United Methodist Church, Sat., Oct. 22, 9am-3pm, 1205 Fleming Road, Greensboro. Professional crafters, bake sale, Brunswick stew, pumpkin patch. Contact Jackie Firebaugh for more info, jaqfire@gmail.com or (336) 402-5604. 2nd Annual STOKESDALE FALL FESTIVAL CRAFT FAIR, Sat., October 22, 9am-4pm, 8409 and 8407 Stokesdale St., Stokesdale, NC 27357, behind Stokesdale Baptist Church. Over 90 local talented vendors offering handcrafted items, delicious food, kettle corn, music, and much more! FREE ENTRY! For more information, email Mary Thompson Jordahl, mandmjordahl@ aol.com. Morehead United Methodist Church is serving up its FAMOUS HOTDOGS! Saturday, Oct. 22, 11am-1:30pm, 3214 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. Come on out and get one with all the fixins and help support our transportation fund. Also meet Earl, Greensboro’s new local celebrity skeleton. Have a “skelfie” taken with him in a free photo booth. FISH FRY, SILENT AUCTION & live music to benefit Hannah’s Haven, A Women’s Teen Challenge Center in Brown Summit, Saturday, October 22, 11am-3pm, Plymouth Old Country Store located in Golden Antiques & Treasures, 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale, NC. Gideon Grove UMC is having their annual BRUNSWICK STEW SALE on Saturday, October 22. Stew will be ready for pick-up at 1pm at the Church, 2865 Gideon Grove Church Rd., Stokesdale. Orders may be placed by calling Laura Harrell at (336) 643-6042. Leave your name, phone number and number of quarts ordered. Cost is $6.50 per quart.

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HELP CELEBRATE HISTORIC OAK RIDGE! Join us for the dedication of a historic marker at the Zack L. Whitaker House, Sunday, October 23, 2pm, 2412 Oak Ridge Road. Parking available at Oak Ridge UMC church cemetery. For more information, call Oak Ridge Town Hall at (336) 644-7009, or email ssmith@oakridgenc. com. Marker placement organized by the Oak Ridge Historic Preservation Commission and funded by the Town of Oak Ridge. Learn more at www.oakridgenc.com. POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL GAME, Northwest High School, Wed., October 26, 7pm, admission $5. Food trucks starting at 6pm. Rain date Wednesday, Nov. 2. See display ad on page 27 for more info.

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Come on out to the Fall Keep-It-Local ART & POTTERY SHOW, Saturday, Oct. 29, 10am-4pm. We will have over 20 local artists showing pottery, paintings, jewelry, dolls, printmaking, sculpture and much more! The Art Hunt will start at 11am and run until 2pm, or until supplies last. Bring six cans of food or $5 and you can participate in the art hunt. All proceeds to go to a local food bank. We will have pizza from Elizabeth’s and live music. We hope to see you there! 2409 Oak Ridge Rd. Questions, call (336) 337-6493.

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TRUNK OR TREAT, Community Lutheran Church, Sat., Oct. 29, 4-6pm, 4960 U.S. Hwy. 220 North, Summerfield. Treats, cider, face painting, games and more! Fun for the entire family. See you there!

CLEANING

HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE. Jeff Ziglar, (336) 456-9992 or 643-9609.

E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, topsoil, mulch, lot clearing, track hoe work, etc. (336) 451-1282.

Merchants of Oak Ridge GREAT PUMPKIN EVENT, Saturday, Oct. 29, 3-5pm, Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center. Trick or treating, costume contest, pet costume contest, live music, magic and balloons with Looney Lanny, Oak Ridge fire engine, hay rides and more! See display ad on page 31 for all the details.

CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873.

Gideon Grove UMC is holding their first Annual TRUNK OR TREAT on Monday, October 31, 5pm-7pm in the church parking lot, 2865 Gideon Grove Church Rd., Stokesdale. Come by for some safe family fun, fellowship and treats! Call Laura Harrell at (336) 643-6042 for more information.

� YARD SALES YARD SALE, Saturday, Oct. 22, 313 NC Hwy. 150W (corner of Hwy. 150 & Spencer Dixon Rd.). Linens, comforter sets, mirror, Christmas tree, furniture, dishes, fabric, cell phones, work bench, yard tools, etc. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., Oct. 22, 8am-12n, 7012 Blacksmith, in Polo Farms, Summerfield.

Yard Sale coming up? Place your ad online at www.nwobserver.com. YARD SALE, Sat., October 22, 8am-1pm, 8632 Warner Road, Kernersville (off Haw River Rd. close to Bethel Church Rd.). MOVING SALE, Sat. & Sun., Oct. 22 & 23, 7am-2pm, 8404 Crichton Court, Oak Ridge. Many NEW furniture items and home accessories – dining table, bar stools, accent chairs and tables. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., Oct. 29, 6am-12n, 6005 Autumn Gate Drive, Oak Ridge. LEGOs, women’s/children’s clothes, jewelry, handbags, seasonal décor and more!

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MAID 2 GLIMMER Premier House Cleaning. Superior products & equip. Amazon approved. (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com.

ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. (336) 309-0747. CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. (336) 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com. ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE. 11 yrs. exp. Excellent references. (336) 423-8720. CARPET CLEANING. We clean the dirt out of your carpet, not the money out of your pockets! Starting at $20 per room, $60 minimum. Call David, Cleaning Solutions, (336) 989-4318, thecleaningsolutions.org.

ELECTRICAL BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC Residential, commercial & solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192.

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

MOWER REPAIR. Time to get mowers serviced for next year! Free pickup and delivery. Call or text Morris, (336) 880-7498. APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707. GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. (336) 644-8710, 708-0522.

OLD SCHOOL HOME REPAIR/ IMPROVEMENT

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BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways, concrete work. (336) 362-3647. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete outdoor living spaces – fireplaces, retaining walls, patios, more! NC licensed irrigation contractor. BBB A+. (336) 480-4101.

Jerry & Lisa Potkay, Owners • Oak Ridge, NC

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Accredited A+ Rating, oldschoolsjhr@triad.rr.com BBB of Central NC Home Repairs & Improvements • Painting Wood Rot Repairs • Bathroom Remodeling Decks and much more! • Insured

JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. (336) 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. L & T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE Complete lawn equipment service located in Oak Ridge. Free pick up and delivery. Tune up, preventive or rebuild on all lawn service/ yard equipment. Commercial or residential. Call or text Rick at (336) 501-8681.

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FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Fall aerating & overseeding, fall clean up, leaf removal. Pine needles & mulch. Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 464-5215. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764. COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care & maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, pine needles. HOA & annual agrmts Res./comm., fully insured. 27 years serving the Triad. (336) 362-5860. 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 (336) 643-9157. TRACTOR FOR HIRE - Bush hogging, grading, brush/tree removal. (336) 207-6632.

It’s a CARPET thing! Repairs, restretch, replace. (336) 643-6500.

GRADING / HAULING

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING

GARY’S HANDYMAN HOME SERVICES “Providing value for the home-ownership experience.” Gary Gellert, serving NC’s Piedmont Triad area. Garygellert@gmail.com, (336) 423-8223.

Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875.

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

LEAF AND GUTTER CLEAN UP! Reliable and honest. Call Nick (336) 420-8150, email Autumnsolutionstriad@gmail.com.

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AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174.

HOME SERVICES

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free

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

STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. (336) 362-6343.

PLUMBING

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

est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck/chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. (336) 643-1119. ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, con-

SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or fire pit for fall? We can help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways & sidewalks, patios and more! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

crete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE

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

Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490 CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE

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

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

Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 6439332, carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. BRAD’S BOBCAT.

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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PAINTING & DRYWALL PAINTING – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186.

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CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155.

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

(336) 931-0600

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

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RENOVATION WORKS, INC. New construction, remodeling, additions, kitchen, bath and decks. We are a locally owned, full-service design and build company, A+ accredited with the BBB. Visit www.myrenovationworks.com or call (336) 427-7391 to start your next project. JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com.

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

MISC. SERVICES FLUTE OR PIANO LESSONS. Former UNCG music professor offering flute lessons (any age/ability) and beginning piano (any age). Can come to your house. Call for more info, (336) 275-5638.

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SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of

$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. (336) 552-0328.

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HOMES FOR SALE

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, any and all gas items, tillers, gocarts, ATVs, generators, power washers, grills, chain saws, etc. (336) 689-4167.

1-2.4 acres, 7900-7903 Pate Drive. Call

body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470. COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068.

MISC. FOR SALE HALLOWEEN SALE, October 24-31, Golden Antiques & Treasures. Great deals on all “spooky” items! 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale.

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lies. Interior is in excellent condition with many upgrades. The boat can be fully enclosed to sleep 8. Can use stove inside or grill outside. Currently in-slip at Carolina Marina and comes with trailer. Call (336) 707-9968. ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. (336) 992-0025. SEASONED FIREWOOD, delivered & stacked, 1/2 cord, $80. Call (336) 686-6373 KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Pumpkins, mums and fresh produce. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfield. (336) 708-0485. SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD, $80/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615. PERSIMMON PULP, jam, pudding and more! (336) 816-3441 or 996-3892.

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OAK RIDGE – 3 LOTS ON CUL-DE-SAC. (336) 988-1458, leave message or email BrowntwoLLC@gmail.com for more info.

RENTAL SPACE NEEDED SMALL APARTMENT OR ROOM needed for older male, Summerfield, Stokesdale or Oak Ridge if possible. (336) 643-4664.

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REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in Oak Ridge. Mini suites available; 100 to 450 sq. ft. For more info, call (336) 643-7577.

HOMES FOR RENT OAK RIDGE AREA, 3BR, 2 full BA, $1,000/ month. (336) 314-7010. DUPLEX APARTMENT FOR RENT, 2BR, 1BA, 8007-B Stokesdale St., Stokesdale. (336) 234-8768 or (434) 250-4311. CAPE COD HOME, NW Stokesdale. One acre, 3BR, 2BA, $1,100/mo. (336) 706-2128.

Charming retreat nestled on 4 acres in sought after Summerfield location. 3,800 SF plus 371 SF sunroom. Finished basement. Brick and stone. Oak Ridge Elementary/Northwest Middle and High. Offered at $499,900.

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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, or kpspets on Instagram.

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BUILDING & REMODELING Brian Thompson Homes .....................21 Builders MD ........................................23 Disney Custom Homes .......................20 Don Mills Builders ...............................21 Friddle & Company .............................20 Greensboro Builders Association ........17 Gunter Custom Homes .......................13 Johnson & Lee ....................................20 Naylor Custom Homes .......................21 R&K Custom Homes ..........................21 Ray Bullins Construction .....................20 TM Construction Services ....................37

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Northwest Animal Hospital ..................27 Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital ............40

CHURCHES First Baptist Church, Summerfield .......30 Oak Ridge United Methodist Church ..29

DENTIST Beth Borden, DDS ..............................12

EVENTS Brews & Barrels for Belle .......................5 Great Pumpkin Event ..........................31 Moravia Moravian Women’s Bazaar .....2 NWHS Powder Puff Football Game ....27 Oak Ridge Firemen’s BBQ ..................22 Summerfield Touch a Truck ..................8 Whitaker House Marker Dedication .... 11

FUNERAL SERVICES Forbis & Dick – Brooke Chapel ...........40

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES BEK Paint Company ............................37 Carpets by Direct .................................24 Furniture Medic ...................................37 House of Stars ....................................33 Marshall Stone ....................................37 Old School Home Repair .....................36 ProStone................................................2

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REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty ............................38 Berkshire Hathaway, Yost & Little .......15 Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams ..........16 Bobbie Maynard Team, Allen Tate ......18 Dede Cunningham, Keller Williams ....19 KERBAPPEALS – Gail Kerber .............38

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RETAIL BiRite Food Center .........................7, 40 Maisy Daisy Florist ..............................33

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