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Sign up for local crime alerts by GERRI HUNT When three men broke into a Stokesdale home on N.C. 68 last month and shot at the resident who came home and interrupted the crime, the suspects fled – one by car, the other two by foot. Authorities tracked down one suspect who ran across U.S. 158 and behind the Citgo, headed toward McCrory Road. But the other two suspects were nowhere to be found.
that afternoon, with an automated message to lock doors, be careful, and be on the lookout for two black men in hoodies who were involved in the crime. But not everyone got that call.
GEANI The message that day emanated from the Guilford Emergency Alert, Notification and Information System. Some people refer to it as Reverse 911, which is the brand name for one
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IN THIS ISSUE NWO readers express gratitude for this year’s blessings ‘Tis the season when giving thanks is especially on our minds. In keeping with tradition, we recently reached out to our readers and asked them to share what they are especially thankful for this year. The following are some of the comments we received, in addition to those published in our Nov. 27-Dec. 3 issue. Jennifer Loveday-Donovan, Northwest head varsity cheerleading coach, says Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the experiences that we have had the previous year. “There are no words to express how
thankful I am to have been welcomed by the Northwest High School Community. I have been given the opportunity to work with some pretty incredible students on a daily basis; I’m granted unlimited support by the administration/staff and blessed to spend a great deal of time with some very special ladies (the cheerleaders and coaches at NW), all the while having a husband (Jason) who shows unconditional love and support.” “At Thanksgiving and every day we are so thankful for all of the parents, and the many things you do to support our players,” says Johnny Roscoe, Northern head football coach, and Jane Roscoe. “This was the sixth Thanksgiving morning we have had the opportunity to practice for the state playoffs and not one parent has ever
complained to us. Thank you again for the delicious baked treats on Tuesday, and the chili supper on Wednesday night after practice. They loved the chili and told me that some of them ate five bowls. Thank you, also, for the waters, bars and most of all for your support at the games for this group of young men. I feel we get blessed twice, once by having such a special group of players to coach, then secondly, to have such caring parents. Thank you again and please know we are very thankful for the Nighthawk family.” Northwest Observer’s graphic artist Yvonne Truhon shares several things she is thankful for this year. “Family: I grew up in a loving home,
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Investigators continue search for third suspect STOKESDALE – The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office has released information on the third suspect in the break-in and shooting that occurred on N.C. 68 in Stokesdale on Nov. 11.
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Rutledge remains on the loose. Anyone with information about this crime or Rutledge’s location is asked to call Detective J. Lowes at (336) 641-5968 or Crime Stoppers at (336) 373-1000. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of Rutledge.
New town leaders to take oaths of office NW GUILFORD – Elected leaders who will begin new terms in Summerfield and Stokesdale following their Nov. 3 wins at the local polls will be sworn in during their respective Town Councils’ regular monthly meetings next week. In Summerfield, Mayor Tim Sessoms will pass the gavel to Mark Brown during the 6:30 p.m. council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8, held at Summerfield Community Center on Centerfield Road. Additionally, Alicia Flowers and Elizabeth McClellan will come off the council, as newcomers John O’Day and
Reece Walker, and current Councilwoman Dena Barnes, who won her bid for reelection, are sworn in. In Stokesdale, Joe Thacker will step down, as newcomer Tim Jones is sworn in, along with Frank Bruno and Bill Jones, who were reelected. The meeting will be held Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall on Angel Pardue Road. Mayors pro-tem will be elected by each new town council from among themselves.
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We live on Murphy Road off U.S. 158 in Summerfield. The road used to join U.S. 220 but has been a dead end for over a year. There is a sign near the beginning of the road that says “No Outlet”. Tractor trailer trucks continue to turn onto Murphy Road – I think their GPS says the road still joins U.S. 220. So many times I have seen 18-wheelers backing down the road, or trying to turn around at the end. We have even seen sheriff’s deputies on the road helping trucks to turn around. I think a sign needs to be on U.S. 158 before the turn onto Murphy Road so trucks will know ahead of time that there is nowhere to turn around. Can DOT provide a solution? After first learning of this issue when we spoke with her on Nov. 10, Dawn McPherson, DOT division traffic engineer, said she would be happy to investigate it.
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Murphy Road in Summerfield used to connect U.S. 158 to U.S. 220; however, since being cut off from U.S. 220 access for more than a year, tractor trailer drivers continue to turn onto the road and have trouble turning around.
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“It will be assigned to my signing technician and I can have him respond back to you with our recommendations,” McPherson said. A week later, we received an email from William Watterson, a Traffic Operations engineering technician, who conducted an on-site review of the location on Monday, Nov. 16.
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that would serve to mitigate the concerns expressed by the citizen,” he wrote. “In an attempt to minimize the incidence of trucks turning onto Murphy Road and consequently creating traffic concerns, I am recommending actions.” The actions Watterson recommended were: • Replace the existing “No Outlet” sign on Murphy Road with an oversize diamond-shaped “Dead End” warning sign; and • Install a “Dead End” sign on U.S. 158 in both directions near Murphy Road, with arrows indicating that anyone who turns there will be met by a dead end. “It is hoped that this additional signing will provide sufficient notice to drivers so that residents of Murphy Road will not have to experience these issues in the future,” said Watterson.
And to the reader who identified the Murphy Road traffic issue, Watterson said, “I would like to thank you for bringing this matter to the attention of the North Carolina Department of Transportation. It is the mission of this Department to facilitate the efficient and effective use of our State’s roadways and we are better able to accomplish this mission when we are apprised of issues that do not align with this goal.” As for GPS sending drivers down the road, it’s the responsibility of drivers to keep their GPS units updated via private companies who make the GPS devices and apps – such as Garmin, TomTom, Google Maps, etc. Those companies can be notified of changes by the public by visiting http://www.gps.gov/ support/user/mapfix/.
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Candidate filing begins NW GUILFORD – With one election behind us by just a few weeks, boards of elections across the country have already lapsed into the next cycle, as the filing period for the 2016 elections began at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Candidates have until noon on Monday, Dec. 21, to file to run.
Hank Henning in District 6 (which includes Colfax).
The primary is slated for Tuesday, March 15, 2016 with a second primary in May if necessary. The general election is set for Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.
U.S. House Representative Mark Walker’s District 6 seat will be on the ballot, for a twoyear term.
At the local level, all seats on the redistricted Guilford County Board of Education are up for grabs. As boundary lines were redrawn, the board is dropping from 11 to nine members – including just one at-large. Watch for more coverage in the Dec. 11-17 issue. On the board of county commissioners, expiring terms include Jeff Phillips in District 5 (which includes parts of Summerfield) and
N.C. House Representative John Blust’s two-year term is coming to a close in District 62, as is N.C. Senator Phil Berger’s two-year term in District 26, which also serves Rockingham County.
U.S. Senator Richard Burr’s six-year term is also set to expire. Other four-year terms that are expiring at the state level include the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, state treasurer, secretary of state, state auditor, and commissioners of agriculture, insurance and labor. And of course, at the national level, the president and vice-president’s four-year terms are expiring in 2016.
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“Many, many people have dropped their land lines and only have cell phones,” said Henderson. “So around 2010, we expanded to include a self-registration process. You can go to www. readyguilford.org/geani-x2/ and register the phone number you actually use.” Of the roughly 300,000 phone numbers in the GEANI system, only about 4,000 resulted from self-registration – a figure Henderson hopes will grow. Two phone numbers can be registered – such as home and work – plus emails and text messages. “The main intent of GEANI is for public safety, with two priority groupings – to tell people to ‘shelter in place’ or evacu-
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NEXTDOOR In June, Guilford County Sheriff’s Deputy Scott Casey began going doorto-door in Stokesdale spreading the word about Nextdoor.com, a free nationwide online community where neighbors connect to find everything from babysitters to house painters, local events to lost pets… or quickly spread the word about crimes or other incidents. Citizens can sign up as part of their neighborhood, but a minimum of 10 people are required before a neighborhood becomes an active page on the site. In January, GCSO joined the site as a public agency, to share important news and emergency notifications to a target audience. “With Nextdoor, we can connect with specific neighborhoods and areas right around it, or we can send out a post to everyone in District 1,” said sher-
iff’s Det. Ben Williams. “When cars and outbuildings were being broken into in [Summerfield’s] Ridgewood subdivision, we sent out a message [to five neighborhoods in the N.C. 150 area [of northern Greensboro], asked people to check their security cameras and reminded people to keep their doors locked.” And just last Tuesday, Nov. 24, Sgt. T.P. Popek posted on Nextdoor: “Please be aware of any suspicious activity along U.S. 220 in Summerfield. Over the last couple of months we have had numerous pieces of construction equipment stolen. If any suspicious activity is noticed please call 911.” For more information, visit www. nextdoor.com or call District 1 sheriff’s office at (336) 641-2300.
FACEBOOK Another opportunity to stay on top of what’s happening in the area is to follow the Northwest Observer on Facebook. Whether we receive a press release, a phone call, an email or a message via Facebook, we are quick to verify details and post information on our community Facebook page. While we have more than 9,300 “likes,” our posts are far-reaching. In fact, a short post about two men going door to door in Stokesdale on Nov. 18 reached 31,496 people, and resulted in citizens commenting back and forth about what the men looked like, what they were driving, what they were selling, where they were spotted … and a photo of the vehicle. Follow us at www.facebook.com/ NorthwestObserver.
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Kim Ireland sent in this photo of Newton, a Great Pyrenees mix rescued along with his three siblings after crossing I-40 in Kernersville. Newton is 6 months old and Kim says he is the sweetest addition to her family!
Jack Haase, a 7-year-old Schnoodle, enjoys some play time with a plush toy.
The Northwest Observer’s own layout artist, Yvonne Truhon, took some beautiful photos at the Fjärilshuset (Butterfly House) in Stockholm, Sweden. The orange oakleaf (Kallima inachus), found in tropical Asia, resembles a dry, dead leaf with wings closed, but it opens its wings to reveal dramatic, colorful markings.
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The Greensboro Science Center is home to two generic tigers (meaning they are a mix of several tiger subspecies). Axl (male) and Kisa (female) are siblings. Tigers are classified as an endangered species. Their populations have been decreasing dramatically over the last 100 years. Many species are already extinct and the remaining ones are threatened primarily by poaching and habitat loss.
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Early or late: the bird gets the worm by ANNETTE JOYCE As Oak Ridge resident Linda Brandon distributes mealworms into two of her two dozen or so bird feeders, she’ll tell you about the six bluebirds that just came back a couple of weeks ago, and the four cardinals and eight blackcapped chickadees that regularly dine at her feeders.
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Then, there are the five nuthatches and pair of blue jays, the wrens and sparrows … and the tufted titmouse. As she places her treats in the feeder, the birds flit about in the nearby trees and bushes, chirping and twittering while keeping their distance. When Brandon moves away from the feeder, the feathered creatures swoop in for the food.
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Oak Ridge resident Linda Brandon grows mealworms to feed to the flock of birds that show up in her yard daily.
At one time, Brandon, who has transformed her lush two-acre Oak Ridge property into a certified wildlife habitat, purchased mealworms to feed her wild flock.
“He thought it would be a fun thing for me to do,” says Brandon.
“They were very expensive – $25 for 2,500. I’m cheap and I’m always looking for the cheapest way to do things,” Brandon says, flashing an impish grin. Her late husband, Warren, who died in September 2014, encouraged her to grow her own worms.
Warren also enjoyed watching the birds, and the couple especially grew fond of the bluebirds. After learning that mealworms are the best way to attract these small and colorful creatures, Brandon went online to research how to raise mealworms. She now has her own worm farm and raises enough to feed not only her own charges, but to sell a few to other bird lovers – including one
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a chewed Styrofoam cup that her own mealworms had feasted on. On a daily basis, Brandon spends only a small amount of time maintaining her worm colony, doing things like checking the bins and separating the worms as needed. Keeping the bins clean and odor-free is relatively easy and mindless, she says. Every four to six weeks, she takes the bins outside and sifts out the insect excrement or frass.
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who purchases 10,000 worms at a time! The income from sales gives her a little “pin money,” she says, and helps fund her own mealworm production. Growing mealworms doesn’t require a huge investment, a lot of space or an enormous amount of time. With a few simple modifications, clear plastic storage bins purchased at a department store make perfect homes. A number of
bins are required to separate the various life stages of the mealworm – eggs, pupae, mature beetles and mature worms. It took Brandon about 18 storage bins for a sustainable worm farm. Because the worms will go dormant in cooler temperatures, she converted an office space in her home to accommodate the colony. To keep the critters happy, Brandon
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fills the bottoms of the containers with wheat bran which she purchases in 50-pound bags from the Old Mill in Oak Ridge. For moisture, she adds a hunk of cabbage or a carrot (allowing the bran to become too wet can cause mold and mite infestations). Mature beetles love paper tubes, so she adds a few to the beetle bins. “The beetles go nuts over the paper rolls,” says Brandon. “It’s like a playground for them.” She also notes that scientists have recently discovered mealworms will eat Styrofoam. “They found out you can put mealworms in an area with Styrofoam and they’ll use it as a food source and grow and thrive,” she says, displaying
“After Warren died, I found this to be kind of therapeutic,” Brandon says of her mealworm production. “The mealworms provided me with a task and helped keep me anchored.” She also likes the notion that her mealworm production is unique (and, she admits, maybe even a little weird). “At the end of the day, I can walk into a bar and say, ‘I bet you don’t know any women who raise mealworms!’ The men just go wild. It’s a great pick-up line,” Brandon jokes. While her mealworm production may seem a bit “quirky” to some humans, the wild birds Brandon attracts with her unique hobby certainly have a keen sense of appreciation for it, as well as for the lady who faithfully provides them with their treats every morning and every evening.
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This holiday season, Summerfield Merchants Association is participating in the Backpack Buddies program, which provides non-perishable food items over weekends and holidays to food-insecure students in northern and northwest Guilford County. We invite the community to participate by donating any of the following non-perishable food items. Please be aware of expiration dates.
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Drop off at the following member locations by Tuesday, Dec. 15:
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Ledford book signing, Dec. 12 OAK RIDGE – Artist, author, and retired educator Helen Ledford will meet the public and sign her book, “Helen Jean Stories” at an Oak Ridge boutique on Saturday, Dec. 12. Fans who attend will be able to purchase copies of the book, meet the author, and have their copies signed personally by Ledford.
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Ledford compiled stories written over the years into a book bursting with memories, photos, poetry, and her trademark sketches. “Helen Jean Stories” was named after the stories Ledford would tell her grandchildren at bedtime when they were small. The written versions of the stories and their accompanying illustrations were originally published in The Northwest Observer, of which Ledford is a contributing writer. In addiBook Signing Ev ent HERE turday, Decem tion, some stories also appeared inSa the berJean “Helen Stories” is-4available 12, 20 15 2:00 :00p.m. Caswell Messenger, Ledford’s homefor purchase online at Lulu.com and in town newspaper in Caswell County. select locations in the area, including
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Stokesdale, Oak Ridge post offices extend Saturday hours NW GUILFORD – In preparation for the upcoming holidays, the Stokesdale and Oak Ridge post offices have extended their retail hours on the three Saturdays before Christmas, Dec. 5, 12 and 19.
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at Stokesdale Fire Department. Angels will also be available at the Northwest Observer office (1616 Hwy 68 N, Oak Ridge). Or, email Patti Stokes at patti@nwobserver.com
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year on Monday, Dec. 14. To ensure timely delivery of cards, letters and packages within the United States by Dec. 25, the Postal Service recommends that customers ship their items by the following dates: Standard Post (Dec. 15), First Class Mail (Dec. 19), Priority Mail (Dec. 21), and Priority Mail Express (Dec. 23). Complete details can be found at www.usps.com.
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and married into a loving family. We may argue and shout, but we support each other when it counts,” says Truhon. “Attitude: My father was an ordained Lutheran minister, but he never disparaged other religions. Travel: I have been lucky enough to marry a man who attends a yearly international conference. Visiting another country helps me realize the beautiful diversity of our planet, its people, their history and cultures. Health: I may not be as spry as in my college days, but I am thankful for past experiences and welcome each new day.”
Anyone who has met 10-year-old Wilson Anders knows the joy that he brings to everything he does and everyone he comes in contact with. No one knows this better than his grandmother, Phyllis Anders of Oak Ridge. “I am most thankful for Wilson and his accomplishments in life,” says Anders. “He brings much joy to me as I see growth in his spiritual life as well as his schooling and just the way he loves everyone he meets. His interest in martial arts, soccer, basketball, the Awana program at Central Baptist Church and the love he has for his Moravia Moravian Church family have blown me away. He loves everything he gets involved in and gives it all he has. As he matures in his own knowl-
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edge of life, I have a thankful heart.” “I am thankful mostly for my teammates this year because they have really grown into family and helped make my senior cross country season special,” says Tyler Robakiewicz, who also runs track at Northern. “We always have each other’s back and act like brothers at all times, making our chemistry in meets very strong as well. They helped push me to achieve my goal of running at the NCAA level at Western Carolina next season. I am also thankful that my parents have supported my decisions and prepared me for success.” Bobbie Gardner of Stokesdale says she practices an attitude of gratitude. “I am thankful for the freedom of being able to make choices every day,” says Gardner. “I recently rescued a kitten from abuse and certain death and am thankful and humbled by her trust and love. I am blessed to have a loving husband and great family. Counting our blessings is something I do every day, but especially during the holidays. It’s the little things in life we should be most thankful for!” God and family are what Jamie and Autumn Cummings of Northwest Greensboro are most thankful for. “We are very thankful for family and God’s direction in our life. We are thankful for each other, the path that led us together and for our daughter who doctors told us we would never have. We are thankful for our family and the support they have given us all our lives in any adventure we choose to take. We’ve said for years we don’t have friends, we have family. We are thankful for each and every person who has entered our lives because if it had happened any other way we might not be where we are today. We are thankful for every moment of every day with each other and blessed beyond measure.” Student athlete Miles Timmons feels blessed with his family and others with whom God has surrounded him. “To be living the life I am right now and blessed for my family and the people God has put me around are a couple of things I would say I’m thank-
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ful for,” says Timmons, Northern senior quarterback. “To be on the field with my brothers this season, playing and getting better through all the adversity we’ve faced this year because there is really nothing like being out there with the people you grew up with.” Linda Southard has an appreciation for small town living and is thankful that she lives in the “wonderful town” of Summerfield. “I have spent my life here and dearly love this area, the people who have lived here many years and the newcomers to the area,” says Southard. “In looking back through the years there have been many changes, but I feel most have been for the good of our community. “I am so thankful that the town just recently decided to buy the Martin house on the corner of Oak Ridge and Summerfield Road. My grandfather purchased the house and land in 1917 and it has been in my family since that time. We spent many Sunday afternoons sitting on the porches and eating homemade ice cream or watermelon. Hopefully this will be used as a museum to share the history of our town.” Amy Hord, mom to Nighthawk football player Tucker Hord, is thankful for the wonderful people in her life. “Blessed I am,” she says. “I’m thankful for God-fearing parents who have always loved me unconditionally, a large extended family who I truly enjoy because they keep me laughing, a saint of a husband, who is also my best friend, a circle of fierce lifetime friends who can read my mind, the best kids a mama could ask for, a grand-family that is precious and close to my heart, soul sisters on a mission inspiring the world and changing lives, a loving supportive community that always has my back and a Savior who paid my price and lives in my imperfect heart. Blessed I am.” “I am thankful for my family who supports me and is always there when I need them,” says Frank Bruno, Stokesdale councilman. “I’m thankful for my parents and sister who still treat me like I’m 11
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lending a helping hand and providing me and the team support all the time.” And David Melville, Northern sophomore 3-A NCHSAA cross country champion, is thankful for Coach Ngo because he works just as hard as Melville, if not harder, to help the team be successful. “I am also thankful for my team, family, friends and school that support me and do everything they can to help me reach my goals no matter how crazy they may sound,” says Melville. As Lee Anne Wade thinks about the past year, she is very thankful for answered prayers and blessings of family and friends. “My husband Gary has battled health issues and challenges but remains steadfast in his faith and continues to teach our Sunday school at church. My three children, Holly, Hope and Hunter are healthy and helping to lead and participate in school clubs and church activities,” she says. I am very thankful for my employer VF Corporation and the way they give back to the community. Most of all, I am so very thankful to Jesus for our bountiful blessings. God Bless the USA.”
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love’ will give birth to a daughter next month,” says Duff. “I am thankful that my middle son graduated college, has found a job with benefits and just bought reliable transportation. I am thankful for my daughter, who is a senior at Meredith College, made the dean’s list and is seeking a master’s degree program. I am also thankful that my wife has put up with me for 29 years. “I am very thankful for God’s grace, mercy and salvation through His son, Jesus Christ. I know I am not perfect, just forgiven.” A Realtor, Dede Cunningham of Oak Ridge is grateful for her clients. “I am most thankful for the clients who have entrusted me with selling their home and assisting them in finding their next home. What an honor to be given! Love each and every one of them!” “I’m thankful for having such hardworking runners that are self-driven and are hungry for success,” says Thanh Ngo, Northern head cross country and track coach. “I’m also thankful for having great team parents who are always
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the Oak Ridge family for 37 years!” Jennifer Jarrett, Northern head varsity cheerleading coach, says, “I am very thankful for my faith, family and friends. My faith gives me hope for peace, my family gives me unconditional love and my friends give me joy.” “I am thankful for the many opportunities that I am given every day as well as the people who have supported me along this journey,” says Jocelyn Stoner, Northwest varsity volleyball player. “My love for all of them is unconditional and there aren’t enough words in the world to say ‘thank you’ to everyone who’s been there for me. I was born with a gift of height and I’ve had to work my butt off for everything else to get where I am today.” “As I park my car every day and make the walk up the long sidewalk to the doors of the Wesley Long Cancer Treatment Center for radiation, I am so very thankful to be able to walk and not have to be pushed through those doors,” says Kim Furlough, Northern women’s head basketball coach. “I see so many people with cancer truly struggling, and I am so thankful mine was caught early, and I am able to make it to treatments daily on my own. I would not be this fortunate if it wasn’t for my husband, John, who has been by my side the entire time. I am so very thankful to have the Northern High School family and girls basketball program to inspire me to work every day and continue coaching basketball.” Oak Ridge’s Chief E. Daryl Duff is thankful that he will soon be a grandfather. “My oldest son and ‘daughter-in-
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years old sometimes,” says L.A. Logan, Northwest Observer sports writer. “I’m thankful that I’m employed by the Northwest Observer and cover Northwest Guilford and Northern Guilford athletics. I’m thankful that both schools have accepted me into their families.” “I am thankful for my family, friends and good health,” says Ralph Kitley, Northwest principal. “I’m also thankful for being able to work with an amazing group of students and staff that make my job enjoyable.” For the Francis Disney clan, there’s nothing more important than God and family. “We are most thankful for God’s grace and mercy this past year as our family continues to grow,” says Patty Disney. “We are thankful that our children have a deep sense of family commitment and that with each one they have found a spouse who completes them. “We are thankful to have grandchildren who renew a depth of love that over time in raising our own children had grown dim through those teenage years! The grandchildren bring such joy to our lives and again, the family is renewed. Thanksgiving over the years has always been centered around the family gathering to give thanks and enjoy a day where the gift is family! “We know that each of us is called to become part of the bigger family as children of God and so may we first love and serve those closest to us in our homes but not forget to receive those we meet each day as family in our communities. We are grateful to be a part of
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FRAUD Nov. 24 | A resident of Lake Brandt Road in northern Greensboro reported that an unknown person withdrew $2,400 from his bank account.
PROPERTY DAMAGE Nov. 22 | A resident of Phillip Court in Summerfield reported that a known person did several hundred dollars’ worth of damage to the victim’s personal property. Nov. 27 | Triad Park on West Market Street in Colfax reported that sometime between 6 p.m. on Nov. 26 and 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 27, an unknown person did “donuts” with a vehicle in a grassy area of the park.
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Nighthawks advance to fourth round of playoffs Northern defeats Terry Sanford 28-10 to advance to Final Four of the 3-AA NCHSAA Football Championships by L.A. LOGAN Northern Guilford head football coach Johnny Roscoe reached yet another milestone in his coaching career on Nov. 27, after the No. 13 Nighthawks defeated No. 1 Terry Sanford (12-2, 6-0), 28-10, in the third round of the 3-AA NCHSAA Football Championships. The victory was Roscoe’s 300th win as Northern Guilford’s head coach. “The players did it,” said Roscoe. “They believed in themselves. It was a total team victory.” Wasting no time, Northern Guilford’s Trajhaun Reliford surprised Terry Sanford’s quarterback with a 15-yard interception for a touchdown only one minute into the game. “I was trying to make the tackle, but I saw the ball instead,” said Reliford. “I couldn’t believe it until after I scored.” Later in the first quarter, Miles Timmons capped off a 68-yard scoring drive with a 2-yard touchdown run.
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Northern freshman Christian Bass’ interception followed Timmons’ score, but the offense couldn’t muster up any points. On the Bulldogs’ next offensive drive, a Terry Sanford running back broke loose for a 40-yard touchdown on fourth-and-1. Northern was on top at halftime, 14-10. Since Northern won the coin flip, they elected to receive the ball first in the second half. During Northern’s first drive, CJ Freeman rushed the ball eight times, three for first downs. His last carry resulted in a 6-yard touchdown run up the middle from the Wildcat formation, pushing the Nighthawks’ lead to 21-10. “We started off the season slow, but it’s playoff season now,” said Freeman. “Our offensive line is doing an amazing job opening up lanes for me.” Heading into the fourth quarter, Terry Sanford wanted desperately to score. Their offense marched the ball down to Northern’s 1-yard line. But, on fourth-and-inches, Jake Moore stuffed a Terry Sanford running back and Northern’s offense took over.
Northern Guilford’s CJ Freeman breaks through Terry Sanford’s defensive line in Friday’s game, which was the third round of the NCHSAA football playoffs. Freeman scored two touchdowns and rushed for 211 yards.
Freeman later capitalized with a 1-yard touchdown run on a 99-yard drive, Northern’s longest of the year. “People say we are a Cinderella story,” said Freeman. “We are not sup-
posed to be here. No one in North Carolina wants us here. No one wants to play against us. We’ve proven the haters wrong. We are here now.”
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LOOKING BACK | Northern’s defense held No. 1 Terry Sanford scoreless in the second half with two goal line stops inside the 5-yard line.
down on paper doesn’t mean anything. We’re used to upsetting people. It’s a tradition. I feel the same after every win.”
“Stuff like that doesn’t happen,” said Freeman. “To come in here and upset the No. 1 seed shows what’s written
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Northwest Vikings’ Savannah Neas blows past a Northern defender for a finger roll in the team’s season opening home game on Nov. 24. Northwest varsity girls defeated Northern, 69-50. Hayley Barber led Northwest with 15 points and Elissa Cunane paced Northern with a game-high 24 points.
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partnerships with each other so that we know what’s going on at other schools, don’t schedule events at conflicting times, etc., because we’re all one and we’re intertwined. We have 500+ PTSA members; we work to promote the students, and they have a lot of involvement.
Debbie Sivret is the PTSA vice-president for Northern Guilford Middle School. 1. What do you enjoy about volunteering?
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So many things! I’ve been involved since my daughter, now a junior in college, was at the school when it first opened in January 2006. I have four children, and my youngest son is in the seventh grade. A lot of the same teachers are still here. I love to give back and be a role model for my kids, and I love being a part of what they’re doing. 2. What are some of the PTSA’s goals? Our main goal is parent engagement; another is community partnerships. We also want schools to form
3. As a volunteer, what have you learned?
I’ve learned a lot about how school works, how to find ways to help, and about working with teachers, administrators and others. You have to be a team player and hear every person’s voice and then step back and do what’s best for the students. In each decision, we need to keep students and school at the center. 4. What’s something you wish parents knew? Teachers are great resources. Also, everyone can volunteer, whether donating time or money, and whatever you give is important. You’ll never regret the
time you spend with your kids. 5. What’s the toughest thing about being a mom at the middle school stage? You have to pull away and not be a helicopter parent. This is the time to help kids be responsible by giving more responsibility. When kids start middle school, it’s not them who are afraid, but the parents. One of the things we do is host Northern Unite Night in January for the feeder elementary schools so families can get to know the school beforehand. —Emily-Sarah Lineback Have someone at your school you’d like to nominate for a “Frontlines to Sidelines” spotlight? Email editor@nwobserver.com and tell us how this person is making a difference at your child’s school.
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NWHS volleyball team makes school history by L.A. LOGAN NORTHWEST GUILFORD – The Northwest Guilford varsity volleyball team (27-4,10-0) raised the bar significantly higher this season, capturing the program’s first state title appearance in school history and winning the conference regular championship for the 16th consecutive year. “The 2015 Northwest volleyball team was not just a group of teenage girls standing on the court together,” said Jaqueline Harper. “We truly did care and love one another. Egos and attitudes were checked at the door.”
the toughest part,” said Harper. “We were working on coming together, but with many injuries, it was difficult to find our groove.”
The NWHS volleyball team and head coach Darlene Joyner celebrate after the Vikings defeated Reagan High School on Nov. 3 to win the regional championship for the first time in the school’s history.
Joyner says it was at an early season event that the team came together and began playing like champions. “The team rallied … and really stepped up their individual games to advance to the finals of the opening season tournament in Chapel Hill,” said Joyner. “Chapel Hill is a really tough tournament with a lot of talented teams every year.”
Led by veteran seniors Jocelyn Stoner, Bree Wilton, Morgan Stokley and Harper, the Vikings met every challenge head coach Darlene Joyner proposed – and then some.
After winning the tournament in Chapel Hill, Northwest suffered a couple of tough five-set losses to Socastee and Wheatmore. Following that, they went on to a five-game winning streak before falling to Reagan.
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ence Player of the Year, said while key players experienced injuries earlier in the season, non-starters stepped up, and that added valuable experience later in the season. “Coach Joyner said from the beginning that we weren’t a traditional Northwest volleyball team,” said Stoner. “We were very strong in the back row, which definitely helped us against the tougher teams in the playoffs.” Almost every player could play a different position, said Stokley. “Once everyone was back to normal, we started meshing very well on the court,” she said. The Vikings ran off 14 straight wins to end the regular season, earning a No. 2 seed in the west bracket of the 4-A NCHSAA Volleyball Championships. “It sounds like a cliché, but we truly were a team working as one,” said Harper. “Every player had up and down matches, but we always came together to pull out the win.” In the opening rounds of the playoffs, Northwest knocked off North Mecklenburg, Ardrey Kell, Page and
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Charlotte Catholic. That set up a rematch against No. 1 seed and undefeated Reagan in the regional finals. After losing to Reagan earlier in the season, this time Northwest ground out a five-set win, advancing to their first state finals in the school’s history. “We wanted to make school history,” said Stoner. “We didn’t put a lot of pressure on each other, but we focused on playing our game and giving it everything that we had.” Although Northwest fell to Cardinal Gibbons in the state championship game, they have left their legacy by going further than any other volleyball team in the school’s history. “They are definitely one of the best teams we have ever had here,” said Joyner. “No one really expected this team to be so good, so it was nice to see them have the success that they had this year.” Stoner said the team rewrote some traditions and created some new ones. “That is why we played as well as we did,” she said. “That’s what I want this team to be remembered for.”
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The Northwest Vikings varsity cheerleading squad does a routine during pre-state competition NWHS hosted on Oct. 31. Both the varsity and JV teams won the competition, and will vie for the state title on Dec. 5. Photo courtesy of Coach Jennifer Loveday-Donovan
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Congressman Mark Walker (second from left) visited with Oak Ridge Elementary student council officers on Nov. 23, including, from left, Abby Morton (advisor), officers Savannah Speight, Blake Miller and John Saunders, and Carl Cockman (advisor). Look for more photos from this event at facebook.com/NorthwestObserver.
OAK RIDGE – Congressman Mark Walker met with student council officers at Oak Ridge Elementary for about an hour on Monday morning, Nov. 23. Walker talked briefly about his job in Washington, asked a few history questions and showed the student council his voting card that he has to use when voting on legislation. Then he answered many questions from student council members, who wanted to know what his job entailed, the hardest part of his job, how he is
able to get along with people who disagree with him, and what his proudest moment has been in office. His replies were at the students’ level, and he gave great real-world examples of his job in terms they could understand. For example, he compared the three branches of government working together to siblings – where nobody is the boss of anybody else. Following the Q&A, the Congressman had a snack with the students and answered individual questions.
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Three cheers for Northwest The Northwest Guilford High School cheerleading squad will vie for the state title in Raleigh on Dec. 5, after winning the pre-state competition NWHS hosted on Oct. 31. The 16-member JV squad won its division and was named JV Region 5 champs. The varsity squad – minus one of
its 24 members – captured the Large Varsity Non Tumble title, said Coach Jennifer Loveday-Donovan. While Northwest defeated returning state champion Forbush High School of Yadkin County, they will not compete against each other at state, because Northwest will be in a separate division for larger schools.
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Thank you, Summerfield by TIM SESSOMS Before my time as mayor draws to a close, I want to sincerely thank the Summerfield citizens for the opportunity to serve you for the last two years, and to share some of what has been accomplished in our town thanks to the tireless efforts of staff, volunteers and town council members. Two years ago I entered through the door of “no personal hidden agenda” and have maintained that throughout. Though I didn’t know a lot then about how a small town operates, I have learned much. The town council and I have worked hard to listen to all citizens. Through the process, we have gained a valuable perspective on what the majority of Summerfield residents want for our small town and have done our best to move in that direction. In the interest of keeping government small and taxes low, we have added only one part-time employee, who assists with park needs due to increased use! The Town now owns all the properties at the intersection of Summerfield Road and N.C. 150, which allows us to preserve and protect our historical treasures. We are adding a new entrance to the Summerfield Athletic Park to enable drivers to travel north or south on U.S. 220 after the road widening project has been completed; much needed parking spaces are being added as well. Jeff Goard, Summerfield Parks and Recreation director, spends countless hours maintaining our community and athletic parks, and ensures they are warm, welcoming and safe places for both children and adults. Our part-time P&R staff members, Rick Biggs and Rich Schlobohm, take on additional responsibility for the park facilities. Finance Officer Katrina Whitt and our Finance Committee have done a fabu-
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lous job of presenting two budgets that are the second and third smallest of the last 11 years. Interest income on investments, though not as substantial as in pre-recession Sessoms times, is at least moving in the right direction. We have also been able to lower the property tax a “smidge” to provide savings to our residents. Cheryl Gore, who works for us parttime, has done an outstanding job of planning community events that help us stay connected. Our Music in the Park, Fishing Derby, Touch-a-Truck and Christmas Tree Lighting events have been attended in greater numbers than ever and blossomed under her direction. Our Founders’ Day parade in May was very reminiscent of years gone by with many, many entries, and all of the Founders’ Day festivities were fabulous. Please know we are still trying to determine the best way to connect the parade and other Founders’ Day activities to make them as convenient and accessible as possible. Town Planner Julie Reid has worked diligently on updating the town’s unified development ordinance, even while demands on her time have been high due to the increase in development-related activities. Please be assured that we recognize the importance of preserving Summerfield’s rural character, while also dealing with the things that come as part of the road expansions and access through our town. Enough cannot be said about Valarie Halvorsen, our town clerk, who is a one-woman army and repeatedly goes above and beyond expectations. She is an organized production machine and does an unbelievable job to keep us
together and on track. The leadership and oversight of dayto-day town operations is provided by Scott Whitaker, our town manager. Scott is organized, detail-oriented, conscientious and honest, and always seeks to carry out the directives of the council representing the people. He works countless hours to make sure we are all on track and legal for every aspect of whatever the project may be, and we are very fortunate to have him. It has been an honor to work with the Board of Adjustment, Zoning Board, Trails and Open Space, Historical, Public Safety, Finance and Founders’ Day Committees, who do a great job of addressing the present and future needs of Summerfield. Our Trails and Open Space Committee is to be especially commended this year for getting approval for our A&Y Greenway to move to the next phase of completion. In the past few years more people have volunteered to participate in and meet the needs of our little town (please visit www.summerfieldgov.com to view opportunities for your involvement).
Early last year business owners who live in or have a business located in Summerfield organized to help meet the needs of our community. The Summerfield Merchants Association is currently leading a food drive to provide food for needy children in our area. Great things will come from this group! Finally, thanks to Mayor Pro Tem Dena Barnes and the other four town council members. We have not always agreed, but I have never doubted your commitment to the people of Summerfield. A special thanks to those of you who have prayed, called, sent cards and emails of encouragement for my family as we have faced serious health concerns. Please continue to lift us up and all those who are battling cancer. It has been a high honor to serve with and for all of you, and one I will cherish forever! I look forward to watching and participating in the future of Summerfield, one of the most special places in all of North Carolina! God Bless! Tim Sessoms has served as mayor of Summerfield since December 2013.
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Thanks, and congratulations Thank you to everyone who supported me in my recent campaign for a seat on the Summerfield Town Council. It was great to meet so many new people and talk to you. Congratulations to the candidates who were elected and re-elected.
on the council for our town. For being prepared for the meetings and for the questions you would ask during the town council meetings, which helped us to understand what the issues were, how they affected us as individuals, and as a town.
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The strangers who helped this slow, disabled lady: the man at CVS who helped with my buggy, the church ladies at Dewey’s Bakery in Summerfield, and those who held doors or waved me across parking lots. You have blessed me.
GRIPES to... The logger who offered us $100 for 10 of our trees. Took 15 and left huge piles of debris, broken trees, trees hanging they cut, ruts, etc. Then they only gave us $45/tree. Live and Learn!
The Northwest Observer. You should be ashamed, posting an article calling Gray Gables and Pat Jenks a grinch. I have been a reader of your paper for 10+ years and will never purchase your paper again. They raise money/toys for children! Editor’s note: The “article” the reader referred to was not written by a Northwest Observer staff member, rather it was an editorial – or opinion piece – submitted by a reader. To make this difference very obvious, editorials are published in the “Letters/ Opinions” section of our paper, and the reader’s name and community in which they live are published at the end of it. We
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communitywide event. Unfortunately, Gray Gables has never been permitted to host communitywide events. Perhaps the straw that broke the camel’s back had to do with some of the other communitywide events Gray Gables has hosted over the years which were also in violation of its special use permit, such as those advertised as “All the food, wine and beer you can stand.” P.S. I also support children in need, raise money for them at Christmas, collect food for them, donate thousands of dollars of advertising to PTAs each year, sponsor youth recreational leagues, etc., but have never expected that to give me any advantage when it comes to the rules my business agreed to abide by when I established our office in Oak Ridge. Patti Stokes, editor/publisher
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Opportunity to an entrepreneur in the HAIR SALON BUSINESS. Upscale salons for sale. Two locations. Solid customer base and stable stylist in place (bargain!). Great opportunity for becoming an owner of well established hair salons. Wonderful people and locations. Warm, welcoming environment. If this is of interest to you, please contact me for more specific details. Email: 5012worc@gmail.com.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Stokesdale Parks & Rec is in need of volunteers to help out with the concession stand during basketball season. Games are most Friday nights & all day Saturday at Stokesdale Elementary School gym. Any volunteer hours you can provide are truly appreciated. Call (336) 298-4349.
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INDEX Business Opportunity .................. 27 Employment ................................ 27 Homecare Available ................... 27 Save the Date ............................. 27 Home Services ....................... 28-30 Misc. Services.............................. 30 Misc. for Sale ............................. 30 Misc. Wanted ............................. 30 Real Estate .................................. 30
ELECTRICIAN NEEDED with strong commercial and residential experience. Must be detail-oriented, a good communicator, self-directed and have a neat/clean appearance. We are a growing business specializing in commercial and residential electrical contracting and solar renewable energy. Clean driving record and drug screen required. Must know the NEC. Call Balex Electrical, (336) 202-5758, or send resume to admin@balexelectrical.com. EXPERIENCED FLORAL DESIGNER needed at Gigi’s Flowers in Stokesdale, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8am5pm. Please call (336) 298-7081 for info. News & Record Independent HOME DELIVERY NEWSPAPER CONTRACTOR. The News & Record, a BH Media subsidiary, is currently seeking independent home delivery partners to service the northwest delivery area (Greensboro, Summerfield, Oak Ridge, Stokesdale, Madison). The ideal prospect would be available between the hours of 1-7am, be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, and have access to at least 2 vehicles insured by a company licensed to do business in the state of NC. Must possess basic observation, organization, navigation and mathematical skills. Must be service oriented and dedicated to creating new supplemental profit opportunities! Compensation based on current subscriber base and delivery area. Please apply in person at N&R, 200 E. Market St., Greensboro, NC, or by inquire by email to sigmund.williams@news-record.com.
WoodmenLife is seeking a PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE. Generous compensation plus bonus opportunities and exceptional benefits for those who qualify. Training and professional sales tools provided. Does your income match your talents and efforts? Don’t wait for corporate America to recognize your worth. Contact Frank Bruno, recruiting sales manager, (336) 643-4115 or 337-8473.
HOMECARE AVAILABLE CAREGIVER / CARE COORDINATOR available to care for you or a loved one. Personal care, meals, transportation, shopping, light housekeeping. A few hours or 24/7 care offered. Call Susan, (336) 880-2495.
SAVE THE DATE HOLIDAY BAZAAR – Come shop, eat, be merry and enjoy some holiday cheer! Friday, December 4, 3:30-7pm, Mendenhall Middle School gym, 205 Willoughby Blvd., Greensboro, 27408. 2nd Annual Downtown Mayodan CHRISTMAS STROLL & TREE LIGHTING, Friday, December 4, 5-8pm. Santa photos, wagon rides, Christmas craft stores, kids crafts, caroling. Call (336) 427-0099 for info. Ladies Philoptochos Society 18th annual CRAFT SHOW & GREEK PASTRY SALE, Saturday, December 5, 9am-4pm, The Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, 800 Westridge Road, Greensboro, corner of West Friendly Avenue and Westridge Road. Unique crafts, gifts and delicious pastries just in time for the holidays! Admission is FREE!
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SAVE THE DATE Something going on? We’ll help get the word out! Place your Save the Date classified ad online at www.nwobserver.com. E-CYCLE OAK RIDGE, Saturday, Dec. 5, 8am-2pm, Oak Ridge Town Park, 6231 Lisa Drive. All types of electronics (anything with a cord or a chip) will be accepted. Documents will also be shredded free of charge (max. of 5 boxes per vehicle-personal documents only). PARENTS DAY OUT Girl Scout Troop fundraiser for Red Dog Farm, Saturday, Dec.5, 2-5pm, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road. Ages 3-10, $8 for one kid; $15 for 2 kids; $20 for 3 kids. Please RSVP to McCallister3@yahoo.com. STOKESDALE TREE LIGHTING, Sat., December 5, 6:30pm, Stokesdale Town Hall. Please bring canned good donations for the Good Samaritan Ministry. See display ad on page 6 for more details. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – Southern Foods truck-load steak sale, Friday, Dec. 11, 11am-6pm, 3500 Old Battleground Rd., Greensboro, 27410. Call (336) 327-8098 for more info.
Rib-eye steaks, sirloin fi-
let steaks, filet mignon, boneless chicken breast, flounder, cooked shrimp, cooked prime rib, spiral sliced hams, ground beef patties, bulk ground beef. Stock up! STOKESDALE HOLIDAY PARADE, Saturday, December 12, 2pm, downtown Stokesdale. See display ad on page 6 for all the details. LIGHT UP THE NIGHT, an evening of candles, carols and community caring, Saturday, Dec. 12, 6-8pm, Oak Ridge Town Park. See display ad on page 14 for more information.
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cleaning
general repair & services
lawn care / landscaping
GLI LANDSCAPING No job too big or too small. Design, install ation and maintenance. (336) 908-9654 or email byrongli@yahoo.com.
MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 937-5231. 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.
AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.
OLD SCHOOL
HOME REPAIR, LLC
Home Improvement & Repairs Lisa & Jerry Potkay, Oak Ridge Bathroom Remodeling | Additions | Decks
(336) 669-7252
oldschoolsjhr@triad.rr.com www.oldschoolsjhr.homestead.com BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics 2014
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PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANING Affordable, satisfaction guaranteed, Free estimates. Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592.
HOUSE CLEANING “MAID” EASY Weekly, bi-weekly, residential, commercial, new construction, move in/move out. Mature and experienced. Free quotes! Johanna, (336) 906-8770.
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.
MAID 2 GLIMMER - Maid Cleaning Premier cleaning service with Amazon Local. Call (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com.
GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.
FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, go-carts, ATVs, generators, power washers, golf carts, etc. (336) 689-4167. SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE, Affordable, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747. MAID 2 GLIMMER MAID SERVICE Premium products and Amazon Local approved. (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.
Flooring CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed/insured. 643-6500. MONTERO’S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & finishing. Commercial & residential. Insured, 17 yrs. exp. Free estimates. Monteros-hardwood-flooring.com. Call (336) 215-8842 or 445-2002.
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JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. 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, (336) 501-8681. APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.
grading / hauling BRAD’S BOBCAT. Debris removal, grading/ hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647.
PLANT PRO DESIGN & LANDSCAPE Planting, mulching, pruning, stone, patios, fire pits. Free estimates. Visit us online at ncplantpro.com, (336) 298-3809. FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Tree and leaf cleanups. Bed planting and mulch. Big or small jobs, reasonable and honest. Call Taylor at (336) 464-5215. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.
The 8th annual northwestFINDER Coming January, 2016 Be included in the ONLY directory for northwest Guilford County. GREGORY’S BOBCAT SERVICE Land-clearing, grading, landscape construction, debris removal. Licensed and insured and honest! “Leave the Dirt to Me!” (336) 362-6181. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulching, landscaping, driveways, gravel, concrete work. 362-3647. MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.
TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling and more! (336) 207-6632. STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small. George Joyce, (336) 382-3860. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764. D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157.
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EARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.
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. 643-1119.
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.
GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.
HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE. “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 / 643-9609.
MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.
ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035.
BOBCAT WORK, bushhogging, and tractor work. Brad Mills, (336) 382-1505.
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PAINTING & DRYWALL
STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.
REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION
PLUMBING
degree in construction management and
BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.
ize in additions, remodels, garages, decks,
LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS – Repair and sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800. GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS, fireplaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.
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BEK Paint Co. Residential & Commercial David & Judy Long, owners
(336) 931-0600
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CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155. PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too
JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Office 656-0019, cell 382-6905. 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.
small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.
POWER WASHING
CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior &
PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.
exterior, pressure washing. Free est., lic/ ins. Call Carlos, (336) 669-5210.
TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Licensed General Contractor with college over 18 years of experience. We specialsunrooms, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free Estimates. Call or email, 399-4894, tripp@trippsmithconstruction.com.
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JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.
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SEASONED FIREWOOD, delivered and stacked. 1/2 cord, $80. Call 686-6373.
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KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum floors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing specials, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. 362-6343. RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.
bikes, electronics, metal and electrical items, etc. for a small fee. (336) 689-4167. COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068. NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “NWAF is my choice
ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025. SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD, $80/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615.
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57 ACRES, MAYODAN, NC, convenient to Hwy. 220, great development potential, mostly wooded, brokerage protected, $171,500. (336) 707-3822.
LAND WANTED 2-20 ACRES WANTED to build single-family
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$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328. CASH for riding mowers needing repair, or free removal if unwanted, including go-carts, tillers, any gas equip., etc. (336) 689-4167.
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ROOFING A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, 621-6962.
FIREWOOD FOR SALE, oak & hickory. Pick up or delivery. (336) 643-9332. FRESH FRASIER FIR WREATHS, ropings
RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of roofing. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call (336) 944-6118, or visit redrhinoroofing.com.
and more. Starting at $10. Call or come by
CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.
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6205 McKibbin Circle Summerfield beauty! 4BR/4.5BA. Walk to swim and tennis. Immaculate with huge screened porch addition. First-floor master plus home theatre. Just over 4,000 SF with 3-car garage. $639,000
to place your order. (336) 644-1162.
LOST DOG, STOKESDALE, Belews Creek Road, near Cook Farm Road. Gracie is a 9-month-old American Standard Bulldog. Reward offered. Please call Dennis, (336) 362-6343, with any information.
Basic baths to designer clips 10+ years
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Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys. New vendors welcome. 305 E. Bodenhamer Kernersville.
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7251 US Hwy 158 Ste. B, Stokesdale
10am-6pm, Sunday, 1-6pm. PERSIMMON PULP, jam, pudding, and more! (336) 816-3441 or 996-3892.
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Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........23
Great Clips .........................................16 Melda’s Hair Design ........................... 11 POSH Hair Studio ............................... 11
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
HEALTH & FITNESS
ACCOUNTING
Prestige Car Wash ..............................17
CHRISTMAS GIVING
Good Samaritan Ministries Angel Tree 13 Summerfield Merchants Association ...12
SNAP Fitness ......................................19
HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES
First Baptist Church, Summerfield .......21 Oak Ridge United Methodist Church ..25
Budget Blinds .....................................13 House of Stars ....................................15 Pest Management Systems .................10 ProStone, Inc. .....................................10
DANCE / MUSIC / DRAMA
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Destination Arts ..................................17
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Light up the Night ..............................14 Stokesdale Holiday Parade ...................6
North Carolina Farm Bureau ..............20
LEGAL SERVICES Attorney Bill Barbour ..........................21
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Cone Health / MedCenter High Point .18 Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge ..............3 Forsyth Pediatrics, Oak Ridge .............17 LeBauer Healthcare .............................4 Northwest Family Medicine ................23 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ...............17 Summerfield Family Eye Care ............. 11
RESTAURANTS
Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ..............16 New York China Restaurant ..................3 Rio Grande, Oak Ridge ......................16
ORTHODONTIC SERVICE
Olmsted Orthodontics ........................16
RETAIL
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Bi-Rite Food Center ..............................2 Dewey’s Holiday Store ........................22 Gigi’s Flowers and More ..................... 11 Gordon’s Menswear ..............................5 Priba Furniture & Interiors ...................32 Wagoner’s Nursery .............................10
Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ..................9 Critter Company ...................................8 KPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ................... 11 King’s Crossing Animal Hospital ......... 11 Northwest Animal Hospital ....................8 Oak Ridge Animal Hospital ..................9 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge......... 11 Westergaard Kennels.............................8
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