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24 more early voting sites open Oct. 27-Nov. 5 In northwest Guilford County, early voting sites include Oak Ridge Town Hall, GTCC Cameron Campus and Bur-Mil Club GUILFORD COUNTY – If you’re 18 years or older, a citizen of the United States, and will have been a legal resident of Guilford County for at least 30 days before Election Day on Nov. 8, you are eligible to become a registered voter (provided you are not actively on probation or parole for a felony conviction). Voters who aren’t yet registered in

Guilford County may take advantage of same-day voter registration during the period for early voting. To do so, you must provide proof of residence, i.e. a North Carolina driver’s license, a photo ID from a government agency, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document. Besides being offered at the Old Courthouse, 301 W. Market Street in downtown Greensboro, early voting sites will 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 BurMil 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 and Oct. 31-Nov. 4; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 30; and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 (the last day of Early Voting). Registered voters in Guilford County may vote at any early voting site in the

Road to the White House: Part 2 With the period for early voting in the Nov. 8 election now underway, many readers we’ve talked to in recent weeks are heading to the polls with a heavy heart and mixed emotions, especially with regard to our slate of presidential candidates. More than a few readers have said they’ll be voting for the “lesser of two evils.”

included an invitation to our entire readership to weigh in on the topic; only a few took us up on that invitation. It should be noted that many people privately told us they would be casting their vote for a presidential candidate who they were not excited about, and did not wish to publicly disclose that they were voting for him or her.

In last week’s issue we shared responses we’d received from readers who were asked which presidential candidate would get their vote and why, and we

We thank those readers who were willing to participate in our survey, and whether it’s with excitement and enthusiasm or with mixed emotions and

reluctance, we hope you’ll vote early or on Nov. 8, as every vote counts and a non-vote is a choice just the same. One final thought: there are many important choices to be made in this election besides that of a presidential candidate, including Guilford County district court judges, superior court judges and school board representatives, and the governor of North Carolina, so please review a sample ballot before you go to the polls and don’t just vote, rather give each and every choice the time and thought that it deserves. The following are the additional responses we received to our question,

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want to view a sample ballot? Visit Guilford County Board of Elections’ website, www.myguilford.com/ elections, for a sample ballot and a variety of other information relating to voting and the upcoming election, or call (336) 641-3836.

IN THIS ISSUE News in Brief ................................3 Your Questions ............................4 Summerfield Town Council ........6 District Court Judges ..................9 Student-Athlete Profiles ...... 12, 18 NWHS Football .......................... 13 Student Artist Gallery ............... 14 Youth News................................ 15 Northern Guilford Football ....... 19 Crime/Incident Report .............20 Community Calendar .............. 21 Obituary ....................................22 Bits & Pieces ..............................22 Letters/Opinions .......................24 Grins & Gripes ...........................25 Classifieds ................................. 27 Index of Advertisers ................. 31 NWO on the Go! .......................32

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A&Y trail route still being deliberated SUMMERFIELD – To begin, in our Oct. 14-20 issue, a statement near the end of an article entitled “Citizens urge council to nix U.S. 220 pedestrian crossing” was incorrect. In that statement, Town Manager Scott Whitaker was quoted as saying “Also, they (NCDOT) wouldn’t allow a signaled crossing at Strawberry Road.” What Whitaker said was that NCDOT wouldn’t allow the town to build a northern sidewalk connector if it proceeded with the Strawberry/220 crosswalk (because they didn’t see a need for both). As we reported, NCDOT also informed the Town that if it proceeds with a pedestrian crossing at U.S. 220 and Strawberry Road (in which case it would not be using the pedestrian tunnel NCDOT constructed under U.S. 220), the town would likely be required to pay its original contractual obligation of 20 percent of the tunnel cost before a Strawberry/220 crossing is installed. On the other hand, if the town does approve a trail route that uses the pedestrian tunnel, NCDOT will honor the commitment it made in 2011 to absorb the entire cost of constructing the pedestrian tunnel. As this topic lends itself to confusion, here’s an extract from an article we published in August that touches on Summerfield’s struggles over an acceptable route for extending the A&Y Greenway from where it currently ends near Strawberry Road to the old rail-

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A road to Carriage Cove North off N.C. 150 in Oak Ridge was recently paved. When

built out, the new development will have 11 houses. Has there been any discussion of estabOak Ridge resident Rick What’s being develKellam, who is a builder/ lishing a library in either oped off N.C. 150 developer, owns the property Oak Ridge or Summerfield? in Oak Ridge, near the you’re asking about, and he told us he There are no plans at this time Moravia Moravian Church is developing the property for 11 houses; the houses will begin at around for a community library in (on the opposite side), 2,800 square feet with a starting price either Oak Ridge or Summerrange of $400,000 to $450,000. The field. where an entrance road development will be called Carriage “While I’d personally like to see a was recently paved? Cove North. library centralized somewhere within

our northwest area, it’s not a planned capital project in Summerfield,” said Summerfield Town Manager Scott Whitaker. “There was significant interest during the town’s early development, but it wasn’t an expressed desire within the town’s 2010 Comprehensive Plan and citizens haven’t been vocal recently about wanting this amenity.” A small community library is housed in Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road, and open during Town Hall business hours.

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SUMMERFIELD town council Picking up where we left off in last week’s issue, here are the remaining highlights from Summerfield Town Council’s Oct. 11 meeting. as reported by PATTI STOKES

TOWN MANAGER BUSINESS Re-appointments. Jim Brady, Lewis Nash, Mike Stewart and Ron Willis were all unanimously approved by the council to serve another three-year term on the Board of Adjustment. Appointments. Wendel Parks and Alan Abrams were unanimously approved to serve on the Finance Committee.

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to approve the Finance Committee’s recommendations to move $1,647,392 from three matured money market accounts to the Bank of Oak Ridge and the Bank of North Carolina to receive higher investment interest rates.

Text amendment. A proposed text amendment to the Town’s development ordinance was discussed at length. Town Planning Director Carrie Spencer explained the reason for proposing the amendment, which would add a Planned Development (PD) zoning district, and outlined the process for creating and approving text amendments. Public hearings would be held during a Zoning Board and Town Council meeting before a text amendment is approved. With a PD zoning request, the developer must identify sensitive areas, resources and assets such as scenic view, historic sites on the property, etc.

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During the process of review and approval, the subdivision design is subject to public input, which puts the design at a much more grassroots level than with traditional RS-40 zoning, Spencer said.

Council roadshow. Because the Town is spread out over 26.5 square miles, Whitaker suggested Council relocate some future monthly meetings “to get outside of the town’s regular walls and inside others within the community.”

The addition of this zoning district would do more to accomplish the goals of the comprehensive plan than any other, she added, and the text amendment that she would craft would be consistent with the plan.

“I believe as you go to other areas and meet other people, you ultimately make connections in the community,” he noted. “… We’re talking about facilities that may be welcoming to a town council meeting and getting outside the comfort of these walls.”

Spencer also noted the PD zoning allows a much more creative design and more opportunity for water recharge and green space development. Mixed uses are allowed in a PD district, i.e. restaurants and low-intensity businesses.  Councilwoman Dena Barnes said the PD zoning district would give developers the opportunity to offer more affordable housing for younger and older adults. “I think there is a place for this type of development here – but it will frighten some people here,” Barnes said.  Town Manager Scott Whitaker said the current development ordinance hasn’t been able to address the 12 key points of the comprehensive plan, which includes “appropriate, limited commercial development,” a “sidewalk, bikeway and trail system,” “community character preservation,” and “appropriate housing and residential development” with mixed and affordable housing options.

Council agreed to have Whitaker pursue options for occasionally meeting at locations other than Summerfield Community Center, where meetings are routinely held.

REPORTS, UPDATES  Whitaker said the Town is still in the process of recruiting a full-time town planner who would work directly under Carrie Spencer, the planning director.  The Movie in the Park on Sept. 23 was very successful, Whitaker said, and many people who came had never been to the Town’s community park or amphitheater. Council members John Adams and John O’Day were thanked for making and serving over 500 bags of popcorn which were given away to attendees.  Demo on the portion of the historic Martin House that was not part of the original structure was to begin the following week (and has since been completed).

“This would allow us to guide progress in a way that our current zoning can’t,” said Spencer.

 O’Day said the Town’s event planner, Cheryl Gore, did a great job of organizing the Fall/Summer Cycle on Oct. 8.

Because town staff can’t initiate a text amendment, Council was asked to adopt a resolution so that Spencer could move forward with drafting one.

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A&Y Greenway. Iona Thomas with Stewart design/engineering firm discussed with the council the options for two alternative trail routes for the A&Y Greenway extension. In August the Council voted 3-2 to proceed with one

of those routes, but many citizens have since expressed concern over that selection because they deem it to be less safe than the other alternative route.

U.S. 220. “I’m a mom and when the woman was speaking about wrangling kids (to get through the pedestrian crosswalk, which would cross over five lanes of highway), that is not an insignificant concern,” she said.

If the Town reverses its decision and reconsiders the other route, it will take much coordination with and coop Developer David Couch asked for eration from Long Asphalt Paving and background information on why the Trucking on U.S. 220, since the route original route for the greenway extenwould pass by the company’s commersion had been taken off the table and was told that route would have crossed cial driveway which dump trucks use when entering and exiting the business. over three tracts of land belonging to two owners who did not want A stop sign for trail users is recthe trail on their property. ommended, Thomas said, and it might say some “They simply do not NEXT MEETING thing like “Active want the greenway,” Wednesday, Nov. 9 paving company Mayor Mark Brown 6:30pm – look for trucks.” explained. “We Summerfield Community Center Dump truck drivfeel we have CONTACT YOUR TOWN ers might also exhausted all (336) 643-8655 have a pedesnegotiations with clerk@summerfieldgov.com trian-activated them. When that www.summerfieldgov.com signal to alert fell by the waythem of trail users crossing the driveway. “It would have to be designed around people’s behaviors, not so much the way we wish people would behave,” Thomas noted. “It can be accomplished, but not without concern.” A guardrail would have to be placed between the west side of U.S. 220 and the trail, she added. Thomas referenced citizens’ comments earlier in the meeting about their safety concerns over placing a pedestrian crosswalk at Strawberry Road and

side, we came up with two alternative routes.” “Why did they change their mind?” Couch asked, to which Whitaker responded, “They were never fully sold on it. And they didn’t want it in their backyard.” When asked who did the negotiations with the property owners before they fell through, Whitaker said several entities were involved, including some town staff and council members, and representatives of the Metropolitan Planning Organization and Piedmont

Land Conservancy. NCDOT strongly wants the Town to use the pedestrian tunnel it constructed under U.S. 220, Whitaker noted. If the tunnel isn’t used (as it would not be with the alternative route the council approved in August), the Town will likely have to reimburse DOT for 20 percent of the cost of constructing the tunnel plus administrative fees. “I’ve never preferred the (pedestrian) crossing at Strawberry Road,” Whitaker noted, saying he felt trail users crossing one busy commercial driveway six days a week, with trucks coming in and out at a slower speed, was preferable to crossing five lanes of highway at Strawberry Road and U.S. 220. Using the tunnel and bringing the trail south on U.S. 220 (along the west side) for a short stretch, with a guardrail, not having the trail touching people’s properties who don’t want it, and not having to pay NCDOT back for part of the tunnel were all reasons to consider the other alternative route, he said.

was discussed, and Thomas said she would confirm whether that would be necessary. “We can design just about anything you want us to design. But people want to be connected in a way that makes sense,” she added. “We’ve had a big chunk of the puzzle taken off the table (referring to the original trail route). The watershed project (bringing the trail south along U.S. 220 for a short stretch, and then extending it through the Greensboro watershed area before connecting to Summerfield Road) will be a very different experience – it is very beautiful and has a lot of value. We recommend you think about what you are hearing regarding safety, networking, and then the variety of experiences you are trying to give people. “I don’t want to get to where we got the last time, where you don’t have the confidence and consensus,” Thomas added. “You need to be sure before you vote on it.”

When asked how wide the trail would be, Thomas confirmed it is planned for 10 feet wide, but if needed, could possibly be narrowed to eight feet in some places to avoid encroaching on private property.

Council agreed to have Thomas confirm whether a drainage easement would have to be secured from Long Asphalt, and once that answer has been obtained, to try to schedule a special meeting to determine what direction to take with the trail.

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The council meeting adjourned at about 9:40 p.m.

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Guilford County district court judges What do they do, and who is running in the upcoming election? by MARC PRUITT GUILFORD COUNTY – Twelve of 14 district court judge seats are up for election this November in North Carolina’s 18th District, which encompasses Guilford County. In seven of those 12 seats, the following candidates are running unopposed in the non-partisan election: Betty R. Brown, Susan R. Burch, Avery Michelle Crump, Michelle Fletcher, Angie Fox, Tabatha Holloway and Teresa Vincent. In the other five races, John Stone is running against Angela C. Foster (incumbent), Randle L. Jones (incumbent) is running against Tonia A. Cutchin, Miranda Reynolds Reavis is running against Bill Davis, Marc Tyrey is running against Mark Cummings, and David Sherrill (incumbent) is running against Lora Christine Cubbage. As one candidate for judge who spoke at an Oak Ridge Town Council meeting recently said, district court judges are in about the same category as the soil and water conservation district supervisor when it comes to how much most people know about them, and both are found near the end of what will be a very long ballot this election season. What follows is a brief overview of what district court is, and what types of cases district court judges hear. To begin, district courts can be divided into four categories: civil, criminal, juvenile and magistrate. Civil cases such as divorce, custody, child support and cases involving less than $25,000 are heard in district court, along with criminal cases involving misdemeanors. The trial of a criminal case in district court is always without a jury. Juvenile cases involving children under the age of 16 who are delinquent and

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He stepped down from the bench in 2009 because of health issues, but still fills in from time-to-time as an emergency judge. “I call district court ‘the people’s court’ because we do almost everything that can affect people and their families,” McSwain said. “There are a wide range of cases we hear and try – everything from child custody, divorces, division of property for divorces, and juvenile court, which has two sides, criminal/delinquency and civil, which includes child abuse, child neglect, child dependency and termination of parental rights. “We also hear cases on elderly abuse and traffic court, which covers everything from DWIs to running stop signs, speeding and death by motor vehicle. So as you can see, there are lots of different types of cases we hear.” McSwain said the hardest part of the election process when he was a judge was raising money and raising awareness about who he was. “When I was running, we could not ask for money directly from anyone,” he said. “We had to form a committee, and they were the ones who asked for money and collected the donations. That has changed now, but it was difficult then. In terms of getting my name out there, I volunteered a lot and served on the board of directors for several area agencies that revolved around children and families.

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“Which presidential candidate will you be voting for in the upcoming election – and why?”      “I would be spewing and flame throwing if I answered this fully so I will not go into detail. I will be voting for Trump in the election.” Mark Brown, Summerfield “I work the polls and will vote. I have never missed a vote. I’m a Republican and will vote that way. “America has some important problems and it is critical that America has some changes made. I feel a vote for Hillary just means no change, and we will continue on the way Obama had. “I hate that both candidates spent too much time cutting each other down rather than focusing on the real issues. Trump, not having been a politician, has a lot to

Sharon W. Smith, Oak Ridge “I have been defined by Hillary as deplorable. She has decided that America can be stronger together without people like me even though her political speeches elaborate upon how people of all backgrounds and beliefs must be respected and considered. She has marketed the same issues for over 30 years and has accomplished nothing to strengthen the soul of America. I cannot support her and will vote for Trump.” Jimmy Morgan, Colfax “I’m very committed to voting for Trump. This election cannot be a vote of conscience. There are a lot of people out there who can just not bring themselves to vote for Trump based on character issues. My wife is one of them. “However, if there is any hope in the future we have to be strategic this time.

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future using progressivism as a model. He is not a ‘home grown’ politician, which gives me hope that someday we might just find our way back on course to being the greatest nation in the world.

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put and answer questions about the alternative trail routes was held on Aug. 9, just prior to the regularly scheduled monthly town council meeting; with a 3-2 vote, the council subsequently approved one of those routes during its meeting. However, at the urging of several citizens and one council member who has opposed that route since it was presented by Stewart, the design engineer firm hired to design the trail route, the council has since been reconsidering its selection. The primary objections relate to safety concerns regarding placing a pedestrian

crosswalk over Strawberry Road and U.S. 220; when the U.S. 220 widening project is complete, northbound traffic at this intersection will have four lanes (includes a right-turn lane for those turning onto Strawberry Road and a left-turn lane for U-turns) and southbound traffic will have three lanes (includes a left-turn lane for those turning onto Strawberry Road). The council plans to continue discussing the two alternative trail routes at its monthly meeting on Nov. 9 (postponed from Tuesday, Nov. 8, due to that date being Election Day).

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“I rarely turned down a chance to speak to church groups or civic groups. I felt like the best way to get my name out in the community was to be engaged in the community. I think I probably spoke at every elementary, middle, and high school in Guilford County at some point,” McSwain added. Candidates who are practicing attorneys must give up their law practice if they win election next month. “In North Carolina, we are not allowed to do private practice if we are judges,” McSwain confirmed. “Even as a retired judge, I can’t have any clients as long as I’m an emergency judge.” McSwain said he never aspired to run for superior court because of the major differences in the cases that are tried.

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“I liked doing district court because I thought I could have a greater impact on people’s lives,” he said. “I felt like I could try to affect them in ways that would hopefully create a positive outcome. You have a little more flexibility to work with people in district court and try to help them.”

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The Vikings have a new coach this season in Nancy Everett, who took over after Darlene Joyner retired last season. And Burcham is also playing a new position, moving to outside hitter from her normal position as a middle hitter. “It’s been kind of a weird transition, but I’ve finally gotten used to it,” Burcham said. “I’ve been playing middle hitter for about seven years for my club team and my first two years here and was used to a faster tempo. It’s a little slower on the outside and I had to adjust to the change of speed. Overall, it’s a good way for me to get more touches on the ball than I did previously. It’s worked out pretty well and I enjoy it.” In her new position, Burcham is second on the team in kills (144), third in aces (46) and fifth in total blocks (24).

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After starting the season 2-7, Northwest rebounded and went unbeaten in Piedmont-Triad conference play at 10-0, including winning the conference tournament last week against Southwest Guilford. In 12 conference matches, including the tournament, they have lost a total of two sets. “It kind of reminds me of how things were last season,” Burcham said. “We hit a bump in the road because we weren’t

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playing together as a team. Once we got it together, we went all the way to the state championship before losing to Cardinal Gibbons. It was a complete surprise that we made it as far as we did last year.” Burcham started playing volleyball in fifth grade and has been playing with her club team, Piedmont Volleyball, since seventh grade. When she’s not on the volleyball court, you can find Burcham volunteering at her church with pre-school and elementary school children, or organizing a special event at Christmas for Mary’s House. “We call it Christmas Families,” Burcham said. “Mary’s House is an organization that helps single mothers who are in recovery for substance abuse and their children. We take up a collection from students and we have a dinner reception for the families where we give them their gifts.” Burcham plans on attending Appalachian State and may try to play volleyball. “That might be in the works, but if not, I definitely want to play club volleyball,” she said.

NORTHWEST GUILFORD VOLLEYBALL Kaitlyn Grube Senior Kaitlyn Grube has excelled in her role as an outside hitter for the volleyball team this season. Grube leads the team in kills (340) and aces (17) and is second in digs (117) and third in blocks (17). Her perfor-

mance has been one of the driving forces for the Vikings, who capped an unbeaten record in Piedmont-Triad 4-A conference play this season after winning the conference tournament last week against Southwest Guilford. As much as she loves serving aces, Grube said getting a kill is even more rewarding because of the team aspect. “You’re in the moment,” she said. “The team gets all pumped up. Getting an ace is not the same feeling. The whole team comes together to get the kill. There is the pass, then the set, and then the hit – it all comes together. Getting an ace is just an individual accomplishment.” Grube spent her sophomore season as a middle hitter before being moved to outside hitter last season, when the Vikings made their surprising run to the NCHSAA 4-A state championship match before losing to Cardinal Gibbons. She started playing volleyball when she was in the sixth grade after picking up a brochure at the Spears YMCA. “It was just one of those things where

I was walking past it and I saw it and said ‘Mom, can I try this?’’’ Grube said. “After I tried it out, I found out I really liked it and I stuck with it.” She liked it so much, in fact, that she gave up playing softball and basketball when she was in eighth grade to focus solely on volleyball. She started playing for her club team, the Piedmont Volleyball Club, when she was 13 and also started playing beach volleyball around the same time. “Playing beach has been a lot of fun too,” Grube said. “I’ve played with several different partners over the years in a lot of competitive tournaments. I started doing that at Proehlific Park for NC Power and NC Sand (volleyball clubs).” Grube, who has a weighted GPA of 4.8, has committed to play volleyball at Anderson University in South Carolina. “Volleyball takes my mind off things,” she said. “I never really worry about anything when I’m on the court. I love the team atmosphere and the great relationships I’ve forged.”

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Looking ahead to Friday’s (AWAY) game against Southwest Guilford: Northwest (6-3, 2-1 Piedmont-Triad 4-A) will travel to High Point on Oct. 28 to take on Southwest Guilford (6-3, 0-3). The Cowboys started the season by winning their first six games, but since beginning conference play they have had three straight losses to Glenn, Ragsdale and East Forsyth. Southwest is led by quarterback Jaren Rainey, who has thrown for 1,285 yards and 14 touchdowns and has 585 rushing yards and six touchdowns. “They do everything offensively through him; he’s pretty good,” Northwest head coach Jared Rolfes said. “When he’s playing well, they’re really tough to stop. He’s single-handedly kept them in some games and was the sole

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student artist gallery  Kernodle Middle School art teacher Lacey Edwards shared a few of her art students’ masterpieces.

Left: “Me, Myself, and I” by Jessica Maier

“I like to think of this piece as a work of irony. The image portrayed is a portrait of me sitting in my bedroom at my art desk staring at a blank piece of paper. This is a reﬂection of me wondering what to draw next. The painting has a somber mood, and the monochromatic value scale deepens the effect. When I was painting this, I focused on the shadows and making sure everything was smooth and blended.”

Right: “My Spirit Animal” by Stephanie Oh

“I chose to name my project ‘My Spirit Animal’ to represent how a lion was kind of my ‘spirit.’ Before I chose a lion, I really struggled to ﬁnd an animal to balance my features and math my personality the best. I chose a lion so that its golden hues could bring out my dark hair. The lion had intricate hair textures that took a while. I liked how the color of the lion’s hair ﬁt nicely with the peachy pink background of the human side.”  Colfax Elementary art teacher Joy Hudson told us her students have been studying the art style known as Impressionism, which evolved from a French 19th century art movement that incorporated bright colors and sketch-like depictions of modern life. Ms. Hudson’s class studied Impressionist artists Cezanne, Monet and Sisley.

Using different methods, we added grass and a couple of different trees. Then we used water and different light colors to make a faded sky. I really liked learning the different art techniques and mixing the coloring to make it look like a real landscape.” Derrick Jones, fifth grader at Colfax Elementary

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Kernodle hosts Pink Out Night On Tuesday, Oct. 18, Kernodle Middle School put on their second annual Pink Out Night for Cancer. Cancer survivors and those wanting to walk in memory of a patient who lost their battle with cancer walked the track at halftime during the Kernodle Middle versus Northern Middle football game. Kernodle raised $470

selling Pink Out shirts; that money will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The school wishes to thank Triad Pink Heels for participating with the pink police car and all the support from parents, students, staff, community members and Northern Guilford Middle in making Kernodle’s Pink Out Night a success.

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Did she ever. Gale has been a stalwart for the Nighthawks since her freshman season, which didn’t turn out so bad for her after all. She earned all-conference and all-region honors and established her personal-best time of 19 minutes, 13 seconds at the 3-A regional that year at Hagan-Stone Park. Her accolades have been piling up ever since. She won Mid-State 3-A runner of the year as a junior and senior after winning the conference meets the last two years and has been all-conference and all-region in each of her four years of high school. About the only thing missing from her already impressive resume is a top-10 finish at the upcoming NCHSAA 3-A state meet, which will be held Saturday, Nov. 5, at Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville. “I’m definitely hoping I can get a

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top-10 this year,” Gale said. “Since it’s my last shot at it, I’d like to end on a real positive.” Gale said she has taken on more of a leadership role this year. “I realized that I was going to be the only senior on the team this year and everyone would look up to me,” she said. “I’ve tried to help in any way I can, whether that be strategy or technique, or even nutrition and proper hydration. I’ve definitely gotten a lot more knowledge of that the last few years. I think it helps that they see me leading by example.” Gale, who also runs track, has received a scholarship to continue running at Catawba College. She is in National Honor Society and Beta Club and wants to major in exercise science. She plans to be a physical therapist or a personal trainer and would like to eventually open her own fitness club.

NORTHERN GUILFORD CROSS COUNTRY Olivia Bene Running a 3.1-mile crosscountry course on a regular basis is already difficult enough, and junior Olivia Bene of Northern Guilford has found another way to challenge herself.

“Running has really helped develop my cardio and endurance when I swim,” she said. “They are both mutually beneficial and I feel like I’ve gotten better at both because of that.” She qualified for the NCHSAA 3-A state swimming championships last season in the 50 freestyle and the 200 individual medley and competes in year-round swimming for Swim GSA. Bene is enjoying a successful cross country season as well. She recently finished fourth in the Mid-State 3-A conference meet and is gearing up for Saturday’s 3-A Mideast Regional at Northwood High School in Pittsboro and possibly the NCHSAA 3-A state championship the next weekend in Kernersville. “I hope I’m peaking at the right time of the season,” Bene said. “I want to eventually get below 19:30 – that’s my next goal. The first time I ever broke 20 minutes was at Ivey Redmon (site of next week’s state championships), and that was on a rainy, messy day. I finished 33rd at the state meet there last year and I hope we can qualify again as a team.”

“When I was 14, I started this thing where I would run as many miles on my birthday as my age,” Bene said. “I just turned 16 in August, so this was my third year doing it. So far, so good.” Bene said she has been running since she was 8, getting her start by going out on short runs with her father. She enjoyed it enough that they competed at a Disney Family 5K event that year, and

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“I’ve always had a love of running and I’ve found that it really helps me out with my swimming,” said Bene, who has been swimming since she was 6.

Bene is a member of the National Art Honor Society and is in the Art Club at Northern. In her spare time, she volunteers at area road races, helps with Special Olympics, and helps tutor fellow students in math through her peer group.

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Looking ahead to Friday’s (AWAY) game against McMichael: Northern (2-7, 2-4 Mid-State 3-A) will travel to Mayodan on Oct. 28 to try and put a damper on senior night for McMichael (3-6, 3-3). After beating Morehead and Williams the last two weeks, McMichael is seeking its third straight conference game win. The Nighthawks are still in the hunt for a possible playoff berth after last week’s win against Northeast Guilford. “We will treat our next two games like they are playoff games,” Northern head coach Erik Westberg said. “We know we can’t overlook anyone, and McMichael has some really good players at the skills positions. We’ll have

to come into this one with the same mentality as we did last week.” Senior quarterback Tyrez Welch and senior running back Stephen Davis fuel McMichael’s offense. A dual threat, Welch has thrown for 1,056 yards and six touchdowns against eight interceptions; he has 728 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Davis has rushed for 931 yards and eight touchdowns, four of which came in the game two weeks ago against Williams. “Defensively, they will load the box and try to take away the run,” Westberg said. “So we’ll kind of have the same game plan as we did last week. We’ll try to establish the run, but we’ll have to be able to throw the ball to make some plays. Offensively, they are a spread team that runs the quarterback

a lot. They use running back in wildcat (formation) a lot running the ball. We’ll have our hands full with that, but I feel confident that we can match up with them.”

Foster all had interceptions, with Stephen Scott (12) and Evan Hoff (nine) leading the way with tackles. Unfortunately, two costly injuries may impact the Nighthawks for the final two regular season games.

Looking back on last week’s 35-27 win against Northeast Guilford:

Cobb and fullback Theron Ellington both had MRIs earlier this week to confirm the severity of knee injuries suffered in last week’s game.

“It was probably our most complete game of the season,” Westberg said. “We played well in all phases. We had 470 yards of offense and did some really good things in our rushing game and our passing game. Defensively, we had three interceptions. And even though we missed a couple of chances to put the game away earlier, we found a way to come out with a win.”

Westberg praised the energy that Julian has given the team in recent weeks after he missed the first four games because of a knee injury.

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“He’s been a huge spark for us,” Westberg said. “He’s definitely given us another weapon on the outside and in our return game on special teams. Had we had him all season, who knows if things might have been a little different for us early on? But he’s made a big difference for us. He’s quick, physical, and we’ve started to make more plays in our passing game with him in there.”

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...continued from p. 13 “We were out of position on the play,” Rolfes said. “We’re not going to make excuses for whether he caught the ball or not. If somebody would have been there like they were supposed to be, then we would have been fine. Thomas (Hennigan) got underneath (Chamelin) in coverage but the guy who was supposed to be covering him wasn’t even close. We should have had two bodies on the guy. We had the quarterback flushed out of the pocket and we had him covered, so he had to throw it to this kid.” The two teams combined for more than 1,200 yards of total offense. “It was a pretty good defensive game in the first half, and then both defenses stayed in the locker room in the second half,” Rolfes said. “We had our chances

to put the game away and didn’t. The play just before the (winning catch), we dropped an interception. Just went right through our hands. It was a great high school football game, especially from a fan’s perspective. As the game went on, we just struggled on defense. And it was the simple things we were missing, really. Their quarterback (Stephon Brown) was hurting us, but we were hurting ourselves too. It was clear that he and Tre’ (Turner) were the two best playmakers on the field Friday night.” Brown threw for 434 yards and ran for 104, accounting for all seven touchdowns (five passing, two rushing) the Bobcats scored. Northwest’s Turner had nine receptions for 241 yards and three touchdowns, quarterback Jacob Leonard threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns, and Thomas Hennigan ran for 130 yards and a touchdown.

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 Harvest Festival | HorsePOWER, 8001 Leabourne Road in Colfax, invites the community to its second annual harvest festival on Oct. 29, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy music, food trucks, games, locally made crafts, tours and of course, pony rides! HorsePOWER Therapeutic Learning Center is a non-profit organization serving the Piedmont Triad community since 1995 and provides therapeutic horseback riding and equine assisted therapy to over 300 individuals with disabilities, as well as able-bodied students, each year. More info: (336) 931-1424 or jan@horsepower.org.

 Keep it Local | The fall Keep-It-Local Art & Pottery Show will be held Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2409 Oak Ridge Road (look for the signs, just west of Oak Ridge United Methodist Church). The show will feature 20 local artists offering pottery, paintings, jewelry, dolls, printmaking, sculptures and more. More info: (336) 337-6493 or see ad in our Classifieds’ Save the Date section.

 Great Pumpkin Event | Merchants of Oak Ridge, an organization of business professionals in and around the community of Oak Ridge, invites the community to its 12th annual Great Pumpkin Event on Oct. 29, 3 to 5 p.m. at Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center. Merchant members and shopping center tenants will be handing out treats to kids in costume. There will also be costume contests for humans and pets and a costume parade. See ad on p. 5 for more info.

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about a variety of big and small vehicles at the Town of Summerfield’s Touch-A-Truck event on Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Summerfield Athletic Park (5200 U.S. 220 North). Free hot dogs courtesy of Vulcan Materials Company. See ad on p. 23 for more info.

Church invites the community for a Christian alternative to the haunted house, “The Trail – An Apocalyptic Journey,” on 7729 Pearman Quarry Road on Oct. 29, 7:30 to 11 p.m. The trail is rated PG-13, and will contain 14 scenes and over 50 actors to bring the Book of Revelation to life. This will be a heart-pumping, eye-

popping, explosive and interactive trail that will challenge you to think about your eternal destiny. Cost is $8 per person at the event. Vans and buses are encouraged, and parking is free. Allow for 30-45 minutes to walk through The Trail. More info: (336) 252-3876.

 Youth Basketball | Registration for Oak Ridge Youth Association’s 2016/17 basketball season ends on Saturday, Oct. 29. Please visit www.orya.org for more information on registering your child for this season!

TUESDAY, NOV. 1  Alzheimer’s Basics | The Alzheimer’s Association will be hosting a program at the Walnut Cove Library, 106 5th Street in Walnut Cove, Nov. 1, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment, and much more. More info: (336) 591-5442.

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and wife Sharon of Illinois; and stepgrandchildren, Ryan, Anderson and Sullivan.

William Steven “Bill” Klietsch of High Point passed away Monday, Oct. 17, at Forsyth Medical Center. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was a son of the late William Nicholas Klietsch and the late Lorraine Groch Klietsch. Mr. Klietsch was a U.S. Navy veteran and was employed with North State. Mr. Klietsch is survived by his wife, Lorraine Lambeth Klietsch of the home; sons, Nicholas Klietsch and Maxwell Klietsch, both of Greensboro; stepdaughters, Sophia McLaughlin and husband, Zack and Maria Gavgani, all of High Point; brothers, Joseph Klietsch

Services were held on Thursday, Oct. 20, at First United Methodist Church, High Point, with Rev. Debra Swing officiating. The family received friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 512 N. Main St., High Point, NC 27260 or New Garden Friends School, 1128 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410. Condolences may be expressed online at www.wrightcremationandfuneral.com. Wright Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

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BITS & PIECES Moravia Moravian Church in Oak Ridge held their annual fall bazaar on Oct. 22. At right, in forefront, the church’s new pastor, Carol Foltz, enjoys talking with church member Rachel Terrell while taking a break. In the backdrop is a quilt Terrell made and donated to the church as a rafﬂe sale prize.

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Senior health insurance information program NW GUILFORD – Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) has trained counselors to help senior citizens navigate their health and prescription medication choices. The annual enrollment period began Oct. 15 and will continue through Dec. 7. Residents of northwest Guilford County have access to a SHIIP counseling site in Oak Ridge. As a Medicare beneficiary, it is advisable to meet with a SHIIP counselor to review your options for the coming year. SHIIP is a free service provided by N.C. Department of Insurance. To schedule an appointment with a SHIIP counselor, call Senior Resources of Guilford at (336) 373-4816, ask for the SHIIP scheduler and tell them you want to meet at the Oak Ridge site. You will receive a follow-up call from the assigned counselor to schedule a time and day to meet.

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Community Lutheran to celebrate 25th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 30 SUMMERFIELD – Community Lutheran Church, 4960 U.S. 220 in Summerfield, will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 30. In addition to regular 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. services and a guest speaker on that day, an evening of dinner and festivities will begin at 5 p.m. It was in October 1991 that a group of people worshiping together signed a charter establishing Community Lutheran Church. Initially, they met in a room to one side of Summerfield’s family medical practice. They later moved to the corner of Pleasant Ridge and Summerfield Road in Summerfield in what had been a butcher shop and small grocery store. As the congregation grew, members felt it was time to build a permanent church home where they could worship together. The church building was completed in 1996 and has been home to Community Lutheran Church ever since. CLC focuses on offering meaningful worship services complemented by traditional church music and a choir on the first and third Sundays of each month at 10 a.m., and a praise band leading in contemporary church music on the second, fourth and fifth Sundays of each month at 10 a.m. Sunday School, Wednesday evening gatherings, Lenten

services, a women’s Bible study, and men’s “Bible and Biscuit” are among the many other ways members of the church and the community are encouraged to connect with each other and join in worship and fellowship. Children and youth are encouraged to participate in CLC’s ministry and serve meals to the homeless, help with local and international charities, and serve as acolytes, readers, musicians, ushers and communion assistants during worship. The church is very excited about a

new worship service, Seekers Together, which is held at 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings with the hopes of reaching those who are new to church. A contemporary worship service for those wanting to ask “the really big questions,” Seekers Together offers open-ended questionand-answer discussions, a shared table of communion, uplifting contemporary music and a welcoming community. For more info about CLC or its 25th anniversary celebration, visit www.communitylutheranchurch.org.

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Educate yourselves, and then vote This election cycle has turned into a media circus of insults and total disregard for the truth. The mainstream media have mostly ignored anything detrimental to Hillary, and spent as much time as possible dredging up anything to make Trump look bad. Therefore, I have considered it my duty as a Conservative to post as much information as possible, in as many places as possible, to get the truth out about Hillary Clinton’s many criminal acts. I make no apologies, because I feel to do less is to surrender this country to four more years of the same corrupt leadership we currently endure. I believe this country is under assault from the left and their media coconspirators. To anyone who is undecided at this point, or has decided to sit this one out, I would ask you to think about where your children, grandchildren and future generations will be if the Clintons are allowed to continue the corruption

of all our government agencies. How much terrorist activity are you willing to put up with, for the sake of political correctness? Finally, to all the young people, consider how badly all relations in this country have deteriorated in the last eight years. Violence in every major city is up. Over 3,000 murders in Chicago since Obama took office. Hillary Clinton wants to allow hundreds of thousands of un-vetted immigrants into this country, even though all our security people insist it would be very dangerous. We cannot allow this to happen. Educate yourselves, and not through the mainstream media. The information is out there, please look for it and make an informed decision. I believe the survival of this country as we know it is at stake. William Jones, STOKESDALE

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Lowering flag for Memorial Day should be honored Reference is made to last week’s (Oct. 21-27) edition where a citizen questioned the lowering of the American flag to half-staff. The response noted President Obama has issued 66 proclamations to lower the flag, compared to George W. Bush (58) and William Clinton (50). It is my stance that the most important occasion for the American flag to be displayed at half-staff is Memorial Day to honor those who died for our nation. Sadly, across our nation only about 15 percent of American flags are lowered to half-staff on Memorial Day. On that holiday the flag is to be at half-staff until noon and then put to full-staff (CRS Report for Congress, The United States Flag: Federal Law Relating to Display and Associated Questions, Updated April 14, 2008). The half-staff period represents mourning and raising the flag to full-staff shows that our nation lives on. This complex rule is simply not adhered to, and most flags are left unattended, remaining at full-staff over the extended weekend. In this

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era, to coordinate the display of the American flag at all federal, state and local localities such as schools, post offices, police and fire departments I propose for the law to be updated and simplified by placing the flag at halfstaff Friday evening at the start of the three-day weekend and raising the flag back to full-staff Tuesday morning. This would truly honor those who sacrificed their life for American freedom. Those who died do not have a voice, but they deserve our full respect and recognition. By the way, Memorial Day should not be confused in any fashion with Veterans Day. Over the years I’ve made many attempts to get the federal regulations for the flag display on Memorial Day revised, but trying to get Washington, D.C., politicians to pause and comprehend the fundamental basics that create America’s foundation is a constant challenge. It is my hope that U.S. Representative Mark Walker will strive to accomplish this for Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2017. Mark Mortensen, SUMMERFIELD

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Thank you The Owens family would like to extend our deep appreciation to everyone who has given cards, food, support, donations and prayers for our family. Thank you to the many businesses and organizations for all your donations and support. We will forever be grateful. A special thank you to Pine Knolls Golf Course, StokeRidge Tavern, Northwest High School Baseball Boosters and Northern Arts Studio for hosting benefits in our honor, and for all your time, hard

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work and commitment to the cause. Finally, an extra thank you to our family, friends and neighbors who have helped us out at a moment’s notice. We love you and appreciate everything you do! Your many acts of kindness continue to be a great comfort as we continue our journey to remission from cancer. Todd, Crystal, Sawyer and Gracie Owens, STOKESDALE

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 The man who stopped and got my dog off of N.C. 150 after she was hit by a car. I am so grateful for you. And to Nancy Brooks, I thank you for taking our dog Yesca to the hospital!

is only wearing a bike helmet, and he doesn’t stop at stop signs. He is going to get hurt – or worse!  The person who said in the Northwest Observer’s Oct. 21-27 edition, “Long live big government.” You are the problem with society today.

 The woman who found and returned my two $20 bills at the Persimmon Festival on Saturday, Oct. 22. It made a fun-filled festival even more gratifying.

 The person who hit my dog and left her for dead. If you have any animals, I pray you are not mean to them as you were to my dog.

 Angelo Kidd, candidate for Guilford County School Board. A former NWHS principal with caring, open-door policies, he respectfully listens to all stakeholders and takes quality public education seriously, as it affects every aspect of our community.

 Northwest-area restaurants that post/ allow political candidate signs outside your restaurants. If you want to turn off customers who support alternative candidates, you’re doing a good job.

 All the regular blood donors at Cornerstone Baptist Church on Inman Road in northwest Greensboro. We have helped save lives and help people, without any recompense at all for our time and discomfort. And I learned I was “O positive”!

GRIPES to...  Donald Trump for making crazy, totally unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud. The only fraud in this election is Donald J. Trump, and he is losing because he is unfit for office!

 Last week’s griper on bringing children into the ABC store. Please stop being so closed-minded and ignorant! Maybe you should to go the ABC store and loosen up a little.  Guilford County Sheriff’s Department – I love you guys, but do you have to blast your sirens in the wee hours of the morning when there is no one on the roads?

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 The sound barrier on 220 North in Summerfield (at Elmhurst Estates), which is a pure waste of taxpayers’ money. Why not bring it up to the bank and help the economy a lot more? A mess!

Editor’s note: We posed your question to Capt. Robert Elliott of Guilford County Sheriff’s District 1 office and the followat lake brandt ing is his response: “Deputies (or other law enforcement officers) are required by state law to run their lights and sirens when exceeding speed limits while running emergency traffic. While there are some exceptions, time of night isn’t one of them.

 The parents who let their young boy ride his 4-wheeler around in our Oak Ridge neighborhood. It is illegal, he

“While I hate that we are causing loss of sleep, the ability of the siren to prevent accidents is well documented.”

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To assist emergency responders, a reflective Yellow Dot decal is affixed to the rear window of your car or the front door of your home and alerts responders to a yellow envelope in the glove box or on your refrigerator which has medical information about the occupants of your car or home. This information includes allergies, known medical conditions, family and doctor contact information, and other information that will help paramedics render a better level of care when the patient(s) can’t communicate themselves. Although this is an optional program for Summerfield Elementary parents, it is hoped that this will provide a valuable service to those who choose to participate. Summerfield Elementary will coordinate photo and fingerprinting at the school. Three ID cards will be made for each student, one for the classroom, one for the school bus and one for the parent. The cards have the child’s photo and a barcode only. There is no cost for these cards and additional cards are available for a fee.

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(Above) Northern Guilford High School’s volleyball team (21-5, 14-2), under head coach Sharon Parks, celebrate after winning the Mid-State 3A conference tournament on Oct. 19. On Oct. 26, the Nighthawks were scheduled to have a ﬁrst-round playoff game against Topsail. (Below) Northwest Guilford High School’s volleyball team (16-10, 10-0), under head coach Nancy Everett, celebrate after winning the Piedmont Triad 4A conference tournament on Oct. 19. On Oct. 26, the Vikings were scheduled to have a ﬁrst-round playoff game against South Mecklenburg.

“We encourage participation as we all try to keep our children safe and provide the very best care in the event of an emergency,” said Barnes. Contact Steve Zimmerman at (336) 508-3782 or Summerfield Elementary principal Jill Walsh at (336) 643-8444 if you have any questions regarding this program.

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SAVE THE DATE 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. 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. 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! 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 5 for all the details.

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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. HELP CELEBRATE HISTORIC OAK RIDGE! Join us for the dedication of a historic marker at the R. P. Larkins House, Saturday, Nov. 5, at 3pm, 2345 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. 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. FALL CRAFT SHOW, Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 12 & 13, Golden Antiques & Treasures, 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale. Crafters needed – call (336) 949-4958. Calling all former GRIMSLEY HS MADRIGAL SINGERS - 50th Anniversary Celebration Thanksgiving weekend. For more information, call (336) 327-8289.

YARD SALES 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! GARAGE SALE, Sat., Oct. 29, 7am-12n, 6929 Maynard Road, Summerfield. Two microwaves, toaster oven, space heaters, clothes, horse collar and hames, jewelry, lamps, chairs, skis & more!

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YARD / BAKE SALE, Stokesdale United Methodist Church, Sat., Oct. 29, 7am-1pm. Ham and sausage biscuits, yard sale, bake sale items. Church Fellowship Hall. Come and meet your neighbors in the heart of downtown Stokesdale.

CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will fit to your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, (336) 231-1838.

GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. (336) 644-8710, 708-0522.

FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Fall aerating & overseeding, fall clean up, leaf removal. Pine needles & mulch. Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 464-5215.

LARGE YARD SALE, Saturday, Oct. 29, 7:30am, Liberty Wesleyan Church, 15303 US Highway 158 E, Summerfield.

EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture placement. E-mail appeninc@gmail.com or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411.

YARD / MOVING SALE, 3 families, Sat., Oct. 29, 8am-1pm, 6720 River Hills Drive, Greensboro, 27410. Christmas decorations, lots of good stuff.

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DECORATING

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

FLOORING

HOME SERVICES CLEANING 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. MAID 2 GLIMMER Premier House Cleaning. Superior products & equip. Amazon approved. (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. (336) 309-0747. MAID-2-SHINE. Excellent service, 15 years. Book now for the holidays, gift certificates avail. Free est., exc. ref. (336) 338-0223. ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE. 11 yrs. exp. Excellent references. (336) 423-8720. 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.

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

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES 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. 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. HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE. Jeff Ziglar, (336) 456-9992 or 643-9609. MOWER REPAIR. Time to get mowers serviced for next year! Free pickup and delivery. Call or text Morris, (336) 880-7498.

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.

OLD SCHOOL HOME REPAIR/ IMPROVEMENT

“No Job Too Small”

Jerry & Lisa Potkay, Owners • Oak Ridge, NC

(336) 669-7252

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

GRADING / HAULING ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035. PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150. E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, topsoil, mulch, lot clearing, track hoe work, etc. (336) 451-1282. BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways, concrete work. (336) 362-3647.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulch, landscaping, pine needles and straw. (336) 362-3647.

JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. (336) 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

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

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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.

What’s going on around town? Find us on Facebook for updates over 11,000 of your neighbors have! facebook.com/northwestobserver TRACTOR FOR HIRE - Bush hogging, grading, brush/tree removal. (336) 207-6632. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck/chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. (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, concrete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490

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CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE

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POWER WASHING

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.

Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 6439332, carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. RE-PURPOSED FURNISHINGS

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

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

Fireplaces and firepits

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

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PAINTING & DRYWALL STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com. PAINTING – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186. 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

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES, INSERTS, fireplaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.

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PLUMBING WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc. (336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info. BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic. & insured. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924.

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

Services TM Construction , INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

Sidewalks | Driveways | Stamped concrete

644-8615 office 508-5242 cell Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

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

ROOFING 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.

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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.

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MISC. SERVICES SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470. COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068. 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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$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. (336) 552-0328.

HOMES FOR RENT

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.

month. (336) 314-7010.

lbs., $10.99; 30 lbs., $16.50; 40 lbs., $22.99; 100 lbs., $55.99. Give us a call with questions, (336) 643-0898. Beautiful black Pier 1 oval DINING ROOM TABLE. In excellent condition, $250. Contact (336) 394-2123. HALLOWEEN SALE, October 24-31, Golden Antiques & Treasures. Great deals on all “spooky” items! 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale. (336) 949-4958. SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD, $80/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615.

PETS & ANIMAL SVCS. ANIMALS AVAILABLE BEAGLE PUPPIES for sale, 6 weeks old, first shots and wormed, male and female, very loving puppies, well bred, AKC registered. $375/ea. (336) 298-3132.

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Classifieds are $4/line per issue. Visit www.nwobserver.com and click on Place a Classified to place your ad. Monday is the deadline! LAND FOR SALE OAK RIDGE – 3 LOTS ON CUL-DE-SAC. 1-2.4 acres, 7900-7903 Pate Drive. Call

6611 Ashton Park Drive, Oak Ridge Incredible setting on 3+ acre homesite in historic Oak Ridge! Modern gourmet kitchen, fireside den, approximately 5,000 SF, remodeled master bath, finished basement, teen suite on upper floor, recreation room and 5 full baths. Not a cookie-cutter home. A must-see! $569,500.

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more! (336) 816-3441 or 996-3892.

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1999 30-ft. Sun Tracker PONTOON BOAT,

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

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PERSIMMON PULP, jam, pudding and

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Oak Ridge if possible. (336) 643-4664.

closed 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.

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LOST CAT: ABIGAIL, 4 years old, white with grey markings and blue eyes. Last seen Oct. 13 in Twelve Oaks subdivision. Please call (336) 543-6489. Reward upon safe return.

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.

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.

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S 4 DAY N I D SOL Charming country cottage with 2,200+ SF in Northern school district. 1.5 acres with rockingchair front porch, screened porch, deck and fenced rear yard. Super clean and freshly painted. 3BR/2BA – finished and unfinished basement. Private setting with stream to rear. No HOA dues. Offered at $219,900.

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