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Walker sworn in as state’s Sixth District Congressman WASHINGTON, D.C – On Jan. 6, Mark Walker was sworn in as the 36th Congressman from North Carolina’s 6th District.

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“So many people put in long hours and hard work to make this moment possible, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve,” said Walker. “It is a honor and great responsibility to be entrusted by the people to be their

voice in Washington. I feel the weight of that duty today.”

open new district offices to meet the needs of his constituents.

Since being elected in November, Walker has prioritized building relationships with local elected officials, like Sheriff Sam Page of Rockingham County and Mayor Nancy Vaughan of Greensboro, and meeting with local businesses and civic groups. He has also been working to

“Congressman Coble leaves big shoes to fill, but I believe I am ready for the challenge. Coming from a non-political background, I am ready to put the concerns of everyday people front and center. I want to make good on my pledge to put ‘people before politics’,” said Walker.

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IN THIS ISSUE News in brief..........................3 Your Questions ......................4 Pets & Critters ........................9 Pet Updates ......................... 10 Pet Adoptions ..................... 12 High School Sports ............. 14 Student Profiles ................... 15 Bits & Pieces ........................ 18 Community Calendar ........20 NWO On The Go! ................22 Crime/Incident Report .......23 Grins & Gripes .....................24 Letters/Opinions ................25 Classifieds ........................... 27 Index of Advertisers ........... 31

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Personal, professional highlights of 2014 Compiled by ANNETTE JOYCE

In this issue we share some of the responses we received when we asked readers to share personal and professional highlights that made 2014 memorable for them. “I ran my first ever half marathon, and then ran a second one a month later – even faster!” said Dede Cunningham of Oak Ridge.

“I also had the best year yet in my real estate business while still managing to train for 16 weeks for the half marathons, volunteer on the Town of Oak Ridge Board of Adjustment and serve as president of the Merchants Association of Oak Ridge. It’s been a very busy year and I look forward to a little bit more ‘down time’ in 2015. I really took on a lot this past year, both personally and professionally! “I plan to continue running at least one or more half marathons

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Denise Francisco, Oak Ridge Elementary principal, and Melissa Stallings, PTO president, prepare to cut the ribbon on two new doors that were installed over the winter break as part of a project to enhance security at the front entrance of the school. See more in News Briefs, page 3.

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Town to hold three more Q&A sessions in January STOKEDALE – With a rate increase on the horizon for the town’s municipal water system users, Stokesdale Town Council held the first in a series of question and answer sessions on Dec. 19 to give citizens the opportunity to learn more about the water system and why the rate for water usage will increase from $3 per $1,000 gallons of water used to $5.30 per 1,000 gallons of water used, effective this March.

Additional question and answer sessions will be held this month on Friday, Jan. 9, from 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 22, from 10 a.m.-noon. All sessions will be held at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road.

When the school was expanded in 2004, the new addition was designed for visitors to enter through the main door and go down a wide, open hallway before checking in at the office. There was no clear line of vision, however, for office staff to monitor who was entering the building throughout the day. That meant that visitors had immediate

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Security enhancement project completed at elementary school over holiday break OAK RIDGE – When Oak Ridge Elementary students and parents returned to school on Jan. 6, they walked through a balloon-lined hallway and, for the first time, through two large doors in the main entranceway. They may have thought the bright red, white and black balloons bearing their school colors were placed there to welcome them back from the long holiday break, and PTO President Melissa Stallings said that was okay – even though the balloons were actually there to celebrate the work that had been done over the break to complete a project that was first discussed over three years ago, not long after Stallings took over as the school’s PTO president.

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access to the gym, and to the hallway between the gym and the cafeteria if they chose to bypass the office. Stallings said that any visitor could walk into the building, bypass the office, and have direct access to students and staff. In light of tragic incidents at schools across the country in recent years, she felt compelled to find a way to address the school’s design flaw and restrict access to the children. Beginning in 2013, Stallings and the PTO Board began working closely with staff, administrators with Guilford County Schools, architects, the Guilford County Board of Education and local builders to find a solution to the school’s design flaw. The selected plan of action involved installing a glass wall part-way down the main hallway and an additional locked set of double doors along with a new entry into the office. Once installed, visitors would be routed directly into the office before going into

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e-mail: questions@ nwobserver.com I remember reading that asphalt can’t be poured when the temperatures fall below a certain point and that the Department of Transportation stops pouring asphalt during mid-November and doesn’t start again until spring. I noticed that asphalt was still being put down at the construction sites on U.S. 220 well after Thanksgiving. What’s up with that? Is DOT using a different type of asphalt, or have the standards changed? Will construction work on U.S. 220 still continue through the winter? Kris Lorenz, the NCDOT resident engineer overseeing the widening of U.S. 220, confirms the department’s standards do not allow for the final layer of pavement to be poured between Dec. 15 and March 15.

surface layer is a smoother blend and is about three inches deep. Lorenz says only the first two layers of asphalt have been applied to the newly constructed roads. Because the final surface layer has not been applied, drivers might notice the roads and bridges seem a bit rough and bumpy. Once the initial construction is completed, this final surface layer will be applied and tested to assure a smooth ride. “There’s a ride ability requirement,” says Lorenz. “They have a special vehicle used to test the road. Any bumps will be corrected before the project is complete.” Lorenz believes the widening project will be completed on schedule, which is

“We can place all other layers as long as the temperature is the required minimum temperature, which varies from 35 to 50 degrees depending on the type (of pavement being installed),” she adds. “The contractor plans on doing as much work as they can as long as we have the temperatures required to perform the work.” Lorenz explains that the road consists of three layers of pavement. The base layer is about six inches deep and constructed of lots of rock. The base is covered with an intermediate layer, which is about five inches deep. The final

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by December 2016. Last month you had an article about the Town of Summerfield and the Summerfield Recreation Association (SRA) coming to an agreement on facility usage fees for the town’s athletic facilities. Out of curiosity, how do Summerfield, Oak Ridge and Stokesdale differ in what they charge to use their fields? Each town handles athletic facility usage fees differently, and has a separate agreement with the local athletic association that uses the fields at its town park. Summerfield charges $15/hour for

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residents and $25/hour for non-resident teams to use each of their ball fields. To qualify for the resident rate, the team must have 60 percent or more of its participants living within the town limits. Additional fees include $10/hour for field lighting and $10 per field/occurrence for lining the fields. Use of the field house is $50 for residents and $75 for non-residents for two-hour blocks. Summerfield also charges a tournament rate of $150/field per day for residents and $175/field per day for non-residents. Since 2012, SRA had been paying a reduced rate of $10/player per season (versus the standard resident rate of $10/ hour per field) to use the athletic park, and nothing for lighting. The discount was eliminated effective with the adoption of the 2014-2015 FY budget last June, and SRA was told it would be charged the full, non-resident rate of $25/hour (less than 60 percent of SRA’s league participants live within the town limits of Summerfield). After months of negotiations, a compromise was reached in December that has SRA paying $20/hour per field as well as the standard rate of $10/hour for lights. Oak Ridge charges residents $12.50/ hour to rent the town park fields, $15/ hour for non-residents and $10 per hour for non-profits. Tournaments are booked with the applicable resident or non-resident hourly rate. Concession stand rental is $10/hour for residents, $12.50/hour for non-residents and $8/hour for non-profits. Field lighting was increased in December from $12/hour to $15/hour. Oak Ridge has a separate annual contract with the Oak Ridge Youth Association. From January to October 2014, the association paid $14,493.86 for concession stand security, line paint and chalk for the fields, its portion of field repairs and electric bill, and out-of-town user fees. ORYA charges a surcharge of $8 per player living outside of Oak Ridge town

limits, which it in turn pays back to the town; in 2014, that amount was $3,160. Terry Lannon, Oak Ridge parks and recreation manager, points out that drop-in play is allowed on the town’s athletic fields and at no charge (however, organized teams are not allowed to drop in – they must rent), but scheduled usage by ORYA and other organizations has field priority. In Stokesdale, the Stokesdale Parks & Recreation Association is the local youth sports organization most consistently using the fields at the town park. Because the association pays part of the cost of maintaining the fields, in June 2014 the Stokesdale Town Council voted to waive its facility usage fees.

returned and put down more tar and gravel, but already we have potholes beginning. It seems less pricey to just pave the road than continuing to patch it. Bobby Norris, district engineer with NCDOT, told us in late October that DOT was looking into the possibility of placing hot mix asphalt on Gideon Grove Church Road. At that time, maintenance crews were patching some of the sections that were badly rutted, Norris said. “Gideon Grove Church Road is a BST (tar and gravel) road, but since the traffic on it has increased over the years, that would allow us to possible resurface it with the regular hot mix asphalt.

We are in the stages of trying to get it budgeted when it comes up for resurfacing,” Norris explained. Unfortunately, since Gentry Road is a dead end road, Norris said it will remain a BST road because the amount of traffic on that road is not enough for DOT to consider it to have hot mix asphalt applied when it is resurfaced. Norris said he has, however, requested that maintenance crews go back out and verify the patches they performed are holding. “Resurfacing of a BST (tar and gravel) road is considerably cheaper than the resurfacing of regular hot mix asphalt,” Norris said. “Regular hot mix asphalt costs approximately 10 times more than the BST method.”

However, at the Nov. 13, 2014 town council meeting, the council voted to increase town park usage fees and add a non-resident rate to the fee structure. The move was prompted by a Greensboro United Soccer Association tournament held at the town park in November. When GUSA applied to use the fields, the town did not charge for cleaning fees and consequently ended up absorbing $395 for additional restroom cleanings and trash removal. After realizing the extra costs involved in hosting such an event, the council was prompted to review its fee structure and facility usage agreement form and subsequently voted to begin charging non-resident teams $25/hour per field and increase the fee for resident teams from $10/hour to $15/hour per field. The concession stand fee was also raised from $15 to $25 per hour for non-residents. A few months ago Ellisboro Road (in Stokesdale) was re-paved and I am wondering if there are plans to do the same to Gideon Grove Church Road. I would also like Gentry Road to be considered, as we have a real problem with potholes. DOT tar and graveled the road right before school started and it seems they have

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each year to stay young, fit and to push myself each year beyond my so-called physical limits. I’m really excited about my personal running accomplishments and want to do more so that I stay in shape and don’t lose the training I’ve worked so hard for!” ••••• “My birthday and Halloween will stand out more this year than any other,” said Stokesdale Town Council member Vicki White-Lawrence. “My birthday is the day before Halloween, and I was treated to a Paul McCartney concert! I’ve seen him several times and when I learned that he’d be in Greensboro on my birthday, I knew I had to go! We made it a family celebration and then the next day my older son Philip got married, and we had another family celebration that evening.” ••••• “‘Wonders of His Love’ was the theme for 2014 for the Disney family,” said Patty Disney of Oak Ridge. “We had so many new opportunities and family additions. We are blessed to be close to all of our grandchildren who reside in Oak Ridge. We celebrate with great joy the gift of faith and family.

“Francis and I journeyed as Pilgrims on ‘The Way’ across a portion of Spain. We had much time to reflect with gratitude the many blessings we have received in 2014! “On a professional level, Disney Construction Company had a year of service in building Hermitages for St. Francis Prayer Center and re-start at Smith Mountain Lake with The Cottages! Our local custom home building in the northwest area has also been very good and we are excited about returning to developing neighborhoods to serve the needs of families. NorthRidge will begin building in time for Spring Parade of Homes. It is our hope that 2015 will be a year of continued success.” ••••• “I can’t think of any one single thing that really stands out. I feel very fortunate for my loving family and my loyal clients,” said Christy Pearson of Stokesdale. “During 2014, I also dealt with some health issues and I’m happy to be able to have gotten back to my regular routine and be able to exercise again.” ••••• For Peggy Nelson of Colfax, 2014 was especially memorable. “This was the year I got my life back. For years, I’ve suffered from fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, hypothyroid-

ism and bursitis. It had reached a point where I had to use a wheelchair to get around and I spent most of my time in the bed. I had no energy. “A couple of friends from church told me about a whole foods diet they were on and how it had impacted their lives. I decided to give it a try. As I started to feel better, I began researching the effect that food has on our health. I’ve completely revamped my diet and the way I cook and it’s made all the difference in the world! “I no longer need a wheelchair. I’ve got tons of energy and I can do all the things I’ve not been able to do – drive, go shopping and be more involved in my church. “I hope to continue to feel better in the coming year and share what I’ve learned with others. It’s almost like a ministry to me now.” ••••• Judy Raines of Stokesdale celebrated her daughter’s engagement last year to a “wonderful man.”

“My oldest son graduated from basic training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma last August. He is in the U.S. Army National Guard. He is now completing his senior year in high school. I am extremely proud of him and was grateful that my wife and I could be there to celebrate this event with him. “On a professional note, I was able to win full custody for a client of mine, a father. The mother had kept his 3-year-old daughter from him her entire life. He had never had an overnight visit with his daughter. When the judge ruled in our favor and my client was able to take his daughter home for the first time, it was extremely gratifying and made me appreciate the work of an attorney even more. “We just finished our best year at Ingle Law. I am believing the Lord for an even better year in 2015. Our firm is extremely busy with the general practice of law and we look forward to serving this community at an increased level.” •••••

“It’s going to make the lives of my two grandsons more stable because they have a wonderful male role model in their lives,” Raines said.

For Lisa Bailey of Stokesdale, it was the power of relationships that offered the greatest highlights of 2014.

••••• Ronald Ingle of Oak Ridge had both personal and professional highlights from 2014.

“As I reflect on the highlights of 2014, I realize that all my ‘highs’ involve relationships! In February I was able to visit family in San Francisco, where I

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got to dine at the Culinary Institute of America, visit Monterey and enjoy the scenic wine country. The best part of the trip was reconnecting with my sister and brother-in-law, though. A family vacation to Long Beach was blissfully restful, but playing with family and friends beat the sun and sand hands down. A December trip to the mountains with relatively new friends was another ode to the power of relationships; the cabin was pleasantly rustic, the snow flurries perfectly seasonal, but the camaraderie was the real deal.

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“Professionally, I enjoyed equipping and encouraging homeschooling parents to speak at conventions nationwide. I loved seeing folks get excited about what they had to share, and become empowered to share from their passions. I feel like I have found my ‘sweet spot’ professionally, and that energizes me!”

Mark Walker (third from right) places his hand on a Bible held by his wife, Kelly, as he is sworn into ofﬁce as North Carolina’s 6th District Congressman. Walker was surrounded by his family and Speaker of the House, John Boehner (third from left).

••••• Kim Bendigo celebrated 50 years of marriage to his wife Patsy in 2014. “My family and I are in good health and we have everything we need. I’d say that’s a very blessed year,” said Bendigo. ••••• “It’s so hard to choose one thing. I think the thing I look forward to every year is our annual family beach trip,” said Danny Yanusz of Oak Ridge. “While we get together a few times a year for holidays and such, the beach trip is a time where we all just sit around on the beach and relax without the hustle and bustle of any holiday schedules. “We have been going several times a year since we moved here 27 years ago. However, since our children have married, we now have that different family dynamic going on. It has been fun sharing time with the sons-in-law, all of us learning how to be a new, different, but still crazy family. We all appreciate that special time of the year when we can be ourselves and just hang out with no schedules. We learn and experience something new every year!”

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As the plan was tweaked, costs increased, but the PTO dipped into its reserves as well as held fundraisers throughout last year to raise the nearly $50,000 that it ended up needing.

“We had about five or six different plans that we explored, and it definitely wasn’t an easy process,” Denise Francisco, the school’s principal, said to ceremony attendees. “I give the credit to this lady right here (Stallings). She’s been the brains and the ‘oomph’ behind this project from Day 1. She had the passion and the drive to make this happen.”

While children were enjoying their break over the recent holiday season, workers installed the glass wall and doors and a ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Jan. 5, the evening before

entranceway to Summerfield Athletic Park on U.S. 220, a walkway improvement at Summerfield Community Park on Centerfield Road, the 2014-2015 budget calendar, and a closed session; although the agenda did not indicate the reason for the closed session, the town council held closed sessions in October, November and December to discuss property acquisition; no action was taken after any of those closed sessions. For a complete meeting agenda or

more info, visit www.summerfieldgov. com or call (336) 643-8655. And finally, Stokesdale Town Council will meet on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road (the town will resume its regular meeting day on the second Thursday of the month in February). A meeting agenda was not available as of our print deadline, but when finalized, can be accessed at www.stokesdale.org, or by calling (336) 643-4011.

Free radon test kits available Upcoming town council meetings to homeowners NW GUILFORD COUNTY – Though two of the three northwest-area towns were one week behind their normal town council meeting schedule due to New Year’s Day falling on the first Thursday of the month, all three town councils will meet over the next week. Oak Ridge Town Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. at Oak Ridge Town Hall (the town

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being 41.3 pCi/L. In Stokesdale, 134 tests were done, with 40 pCi/L being the highest level found, and in Summerfield, 550 tests were done, with 28.3 being the highest level found. In zip code 27409, with 115 tests, the highest level found was 11.2; in zip code 27410, 1,257 tests revealed a high level of 52.4; and in zip code 27455, out of 992 tests, the highest level was 22.6. Each year nearly 22,000 people die from radon-induced lung cancer. Roughly 54 percent of those diagnosed with earlystage lung cancer are expected to live no more than five years after diagnosis. The web site ncradon.org has a limited kit supply, and lists 83 organizations that have them as well. Once the freebies are gone, the site will offer the $15 kits at a reduced price of $5.34. For more info about radon, visit www.epa.gov/radon.

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January 2015 a monthly feature of the Northwest Observer Lisa Harb of Stokesdale submitted this photo of her handsome Sheltie, which was a gift from her daughter two years ago. Not only is he handsome, he is very smart. Lisa says he loves to go for walks and play, and has brought her much joy.

Caught in the act! This band of masked robbers helped themselves to our layout artist Yvonne Truhon’s cat food recently. It’s not uncommon to ﬁnd opportunistic raccoons raiding unattended pet food in suburban and rural areas.

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Stokesdale resident Lisa Pegram sent in this photo, announcing that Fred the Celebrity Cat has a new brother named Skipper. Lisa admits Fred is still No. 1, but Skipper is doing his best to steal the spotlight!

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A round-up of pet updates by ANNETTE JOYCE During the past year, we spent a lot of time with area residents and their pets, as well as a number of animal organizations. We thought you might be interested in learning what’s been going on with a few of these featured pets and groups.

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In 2014, TGRR brought in 50 rescues and found homes for 40 of them. The others are still in foster homes. “This year, many of our Goldens have come in with behavior problems and we have been challenged to understand and rehab them. We have had to reach out to private trainers to assist us, which is costly,” says Wilhite.

In our Feb. 7, 2014 issue, we featured Noah, an exotically handsome Bengal who had been welcoming and entertaining clients at Stokesdale’s Stonefield Cellars for over four years.

To continue its rescue efforts, TGRR needs support. “On our web site tgrr.org we Photo provided by Triad Golden Retriever Rescue have a wish list and Triad Golden Retriever Rescue alumna Phoebe made great ways to donate,” she says. “Of course, strides in her rehabilitation when her owners discovered monetary donations her love of cats. are always needed, foster homes are a critical need, Triad Golden and spreading the word that we exist (is mandatory.)” Retriever Rescue In our Jan. 10, 2014 issue, we wrote about Triad Golden Retriever Rescue (TGRR) and featured Phoebe, a rescued Golden so mistreated in a puppy mill that she needed to learn how to be a dog again. Faye Wilhite, TGRR president, says Phoebe was the most extreme behavioral case she’d ever seen. But, the group found Phoebe a loving home where she’s thriving. Phoebe came out of her shell this past spring when her family discovered her love of cats. Along with her canine pal, Gracie, Phoebe now shares her home with two felines. One of her favorite things is snuggling and playing with them.

Sadly, Noah passed away in August shortly after his 10th birthday. Winery proprietors Natalie and Robert Wurz posted on Facebook, “We were privileged to love and care for (Noah) for five years. Noah’s health had declined greatly over the last six months, and despite excellent veterinary care, he succumbed to an infection.”

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It’s a dog’s world In our May 2, 2014 issue, we wrote about Danny and Linda Yanusz, avid lovers of the Greater Swiss Mountain (Swissy) breed. Owners of Dash, a 7-year-old Blue Swissy, the Oak Ridge couple had just acquired another young pup, Cabot.

Blue Swissy in the world. Dash received his Pack Dog Title and this past year received a carting honor after pulling a cart offleash and obeying his handler’s commands to navigate an obstacle course. When we first met Cabot, he was too young and small for the competitions and spent most of his time in obedience training. Having celebrated his first birthday Nov. 27 and weighing in at 115 pounds, Cabot now has a bit more experience under his belt. “At his very first show Cabot ‘kicked booty,’” says Danny. The dog walked away with Best in his Class, Best of Winners and Best of Breed – something that made Mom and Dad rightfully proud.

At the time, Cabot was all puppy – a furry ball of energy that kept the couple on their toes. But they had big plans for their newest family addition. Danny and Linda have always methodically prepared their dogs for various competitions. In fact, Dash holds the honor of being the most titled

Since then, Cabot has done a few shows here and there, but Danny says the Swissy is going through an awkward growing stage and is taking a break from the show circuit.

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Cabot celebrated his ﬁrst birthday on Nov. 27.

As the result of a comment from a show official, Danny will soon be taking a class of his own – one for dog handlers. “One of the judges said that the dog looks great but the handler needs some work,” Danny says with his characteristically good humor.

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Lizzy and Ella Trull share time together.

In our Aug. 1, 2014 issue, we featured Lizzy, a dwarf miniature horse owned by Gail Buchanan of Summerfield. A friend of Buchanan’s, Daisy Trull, used the pint-sized equine for therapy work, taking Lizzy to visit residents at Countryside Village Retirement Community in Stokesdale. At the time, she was hoping to do more of this type of work.

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 Wild chinchillas eat desert grasses, so their digestive systems cannot tolerate fatty or high-protein foods, or too many green plants. A highquality, hay-based pellet and a constant supply of loose timothy hay will meet all of their dietary needs.  High-moisture fresh vegetables and fruit can cause Chinchillas to develop a fatal bloat. Sweets and dried fruit treats should be limited to one per day, at the very most, since they can lead to diarrhea or diabetes. Nuts should be avoided due to their high fat content. High-protein foods and alfalfa hay can cause liver problems and should be limited.

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39th annual HAECO Invitational recap

NW Viking girls defeat Northern girls to win tournament championship at Greensboro Coliseum by L.A. LOGAN

Northern varsity boys basketball Nighthawk boys finish 2-1 in annual holiday tournament Northern Nighthawks suffered a loss to Smith High School, 64-46, on Dec. 26 in their first game of the HAECO Invitational before going on to defeat Northeast 68-52 on Dec. 27. In the game against Grimsley on Dec. 29, center Josh Gibson scored 17 points, guard Jarrett Boyd scored 16 points and forward Tre Marsh added 10 points. Northern defeated Grimsley 72-61 to place fifth in the tournament. “I thought we bounced back and played our best defense of the year with wins over Northeast Guilford and Grimsley,” said Northern head varsity basketball coach Bill Chambers. “These wins should help us in terms of confidence and understanding what it takes to win.” Northern hosted Northeast on Tuesday, Jan. 6, and traveled to McMichael High School in Mayodan on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Look for highlights from these games in next week’s issue.

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Northern Nighthawks forward Tre Marsh skies for a dunk in transition in the team’s HAECO Invitational game against the Grimsley Whirlies on Dec. 29. The Nighthawks defeated the Whirlies 72-61 to capture ﬁfth place in the tournament.

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Northern Nighthawk girls defeated the Grimsley Whirlies 55-23 in their first game of the HAECO Invitational tournament on Dec. 26. The Lady Nighthawks followed up that game with another decisive victory on Dec. 27 against Page, 59-35.

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Northern Nighthawks guard Sydney Wilson dishes out a no-look pass during the HAECO Women’s Championship game against Northwest Guilford Vikings on Dec. 29. The Nighthawks lost to the Vikings 48-38.

UP NEXT: Friday, Jan. 9 | (HOME game) Northern hosts Morehead (Girls at 6 p.m., boys at 7:30 p.m.) In their third and final game of the tournament on Dec. 29, Northern lost to No. 1 seeded Northwest 48-38, despite center Elissa Cunane shooting 100 percent from the field and the free throw line. Cunane and forward Kasey Johnson finished with 10 points each. As a team,

the Nighthawks led the tournament with 13.7 steals and 11.3 assists per game. “Playing good competition at the HAECO has helped to keep us sharp over the break,” said head varsity basketball girls coach Kim Furlough. “After the game I told (the team) how proud I was of them for not giving up and for being the first team from Northern to make it to the championship game.” Cunane and Northern guard Kelly Lomax were selected to the women’s all-tournament team.

Northwest varsity boys basketball Viking boys lose to Greensboro Day School in tournament championship game Northwest Viking boys defeated Northeast 83-54 on Dec. 26 in their first game of the HAECO Invitational. The

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STUDENT PROFILES Thanks to the coaches and teachers at Northern and Northwest High Schools for their student recommendations and input, which make it possible to recognize these talented, dedicated students for their accomplishments in academics, athletics and cultural arts. Thanks, too, to the student reporters at Northern and Northwest who helped us compile these profiles.

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Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AP Psychology Extracurricular activities: Embracing Leadership and Diversity Through Athletics Plans after high school: Bridgewater College (near Charlottesville, Va.) Most admired athlete: (Pro basketball player Stephen) “Steph” Curry Favorite athletic team: N.C. State Favorite food: Sushi Favorite musician/band: J. Cole Favorite movie: “Frozen” Best vacation ever: Mexico Years lived in the area: My whole life Dream job: Coaching basketball Something not everyone knows about me: “I’m afraid of clowns.”

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Toughest class: AP Calculus Extracurricular activities: Embracing Leadership and Diversity Through Athletics Plans after high school: College basketball Most admired athlete: (Pro basketball player) Paul George Favorite athletic team: Duke Favorite food: Steak Favorite musician/band: Kendrick Lamar Favorite movie: “22 Jump Street” Any siblings? One sister, Katie Best vacation ever: Myrtle Beach AAU Nationals

Nickname: “Syd” Position/Role on the team: Point guard Pre-game ritual: Team chant Coach Kim Furlough’s comments on Sydney Wilson: “Syd has been a fouryear starter in our program. She has put her heart and soul into us. She’s deserving of this recognition.”

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Hometown: Oak Ridge Toughest class: AP United States History Extracurricular activities: Military Mission Club, theatre Plans after high school: Attend UNCChapel Hill Most admired athlete: Allyson Felix, Olympic track runner Favorite athletic team: UNC basketball Favorite food: Lasagna Favorite musician/band: Trey Songz Favorite movie: “Big Hero 6” Any siblings? An older sister, Christina Best vacation ever: Florida Years lived in the area: Eight Dream job: Actor Something not everyone knows about me: “I push myself very hard and have

Years lived in the area: 18 Dream job: Gunsmith Something not everyone knows about me: “I really enjoy country music.” Nickname: “Gibs” Position/Role on the team: Captain, center Pre-game ritual: Meditate Coach Bill Chambers’ comments on Josh Gibson: “Josh is a true leader. He is admired by his peers as well as his teachers. I feel very fortunate to work with such a fine young man and talented student-athlete. He is in the running for player of the year in our league.”

high expectations.” Nickname: “Shortie” Position/Role on the team: 100 meters, 200 meters, 4x100 meters, 4x200 meters Pre-game ritual: “My teammates and I always encourage each other to do our best.” Coach Nicole Wobler’s comments on Caroline Rau: “Caroline is a great athlete who has run for us the past two years. She has a positive attitude and has continuously been improving her running.”

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Helen Ledford, beloved local author and longtime monthly contributor to the Northwest Observer, has been busy in the months since the release of her first book, “Helen Jean Stories.” The book is a compilation of Helen’s sketches and homespun stories, which center around growing up on a farm in Caswell County in the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s with her mother, “a passel of siblings and the Lord only knows how many dogs, cats, ducks and beasts.” Copies of Helen’s book can be purchased at Josie’s Boutique or the Northwest Observer office in Oak Ridge, or online at www.lulu.com (type “Helen Jean Stories” in the search bar).

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Mary Kay independent sales director Sandi Gaither of Summerfield has earned the use of the exclusive Mary Kay pink Cadillac, an iconic symbol of success and the most coveted incentive awarded by Mary Kay. Gaither took delivery of the new pearlized pink Cadillac SRX, her 11th Mary Kay career car, at Vann York Cadillac, High Point, on New Year’s Eve. Mary Kay independent sales force members earn the use of a pink Cadillac by meeting and exceeding goals set within

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District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County ... ASSAULT

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Dec. 15 | A female resident of Smoke Hollow Road in Oak Ridge reported being assaulted, but did not press charges. Dec. 19 | A juvenile resident of Summerfield Road in Summerfield reported being assaulted during a domestic dispute between family members. Dec. 23 | A juvenile resident of Bar-Mot Drive in northern Greensboro reported being assaulted during a domestic dispute between family members. The incident appeared to be an unintentional result of the dispute and was referred to the Department of Social Services for follow-up. Dec. 26 | A female resident of Francisco Drive in northwest Greensboro reported being assaulted during a domestic dispute between a couple visiting the residence. Dec. 27 | A resident of Spencer-Dixon Road in northern Greensboro reported a known person slapped him in the face and attempted to hit him with his vehicle during a domestic dispute. Dec. 28 | A resident of Kerwick Drive in northwest Greensboro reported being assaulted; after subsequent investigation indicated the victim’s injuries were alcohol-related and may have been caused by a fall or other similar event, the case was reclassified as unfounded.

Dec. 17 | A resident of White Blossom Drive in northwest Greensboro reported an unknown suspect forced open a rear door and entered the residence. Damage to the door was estimated at $100, but nothing appeared to have been stolen. Dec. 22 | The rear door of a residence under renovation on Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge was kicked open, causing $300 in damage. Dec. 31 | Brian Thomas Homes reported someone crawled through the window of a home under construction on Charles Place Drive in the Arbor Run development in Stokesdale and stole appliances, plumbing fixtures and tools valued at $948.56. Fuel from a kerosene heater was also emptied, causing $400 in damage to the wood floor of the home. Jan. 3 | A resident of U.S. 158 in Stokesdale reported someone forced open a rear door of the home and stole a television and computer valued at $1,000.

COMMUNICATING THREATS Dec. 21 | A resident of Mt. Carmel Road in Stokesdale reported being threatened by a neighbor; the incident apparently resulted from an ongoing neighborhood dispute over pets.

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Dec. 17 | A resident of Bronco Lane in Summerfield was cited for Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia after officers observed him in a nearby construction area after dark and a probable cause search of the vehicle located marijuana and a pipe. Dec. 30 | A resident of Providence North Drive in Stokesdale was cited for Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia after he was stopped in the area of Athens Road and U.S. 158 for a stop sign violation. During a probable cause search of the vehicle, marijuana and other related items were discovered. Jan. 2 | A resident of Oak Arbor Road in northern Greensboro was charged with Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia after officers, who were called to the residence for a welfare check, smelled marijuana.

PROPERTY DAMAGE Dec. 21 | Portions of a concrete sidewalk in the bus parking lot at Northern Guilford High School were damaged, apparently after being struck by a vehicle. Charges are pending on a nearby resident who was determined to have been operating a vehicle that had sustained damage consistent with the sidewalk damage. Jan. 1 | A resident of Mabe Drive in Oak Ridge reported someone damaged his company vehicle, which was parked at his residence, sometime between Dec. 26

and Jan. 1. The suspect apparently jumped on the vehicle’s roof, causing a large dent.

THEFT Dec. 17 | Brian Thompson Homes reported someone entered a residence under construction on Carignan Court in the Apple Grove neighborhood in Stokesdale’s Arbor run development and stole a window and two doors valued at $1,648.56. Dec. 18 | A resident of Briardenn Drive in Summerfield reported someone stole $700 worth of roofing shingles from a house under construction. Dec. 22 | Lowes Foods at 5820 Church St. in northern Greensboro reported two unknown suspects shoplifted $284.77 worth of deodorant. The subjects were captured on video and an investigation is underway to determine their identity. Dec. 23 | A resident of Blacksmith Court in the Polo Farms community of Summerfield reported someone stole jewelry valued at $2,595 from the residence. The homeowner said contractors had recently performed work in the home; an investigation is underway. Dec. 26 | A resident of Brookbank Road in Summerfield reported someone stole fishing equipment and a chain saw with a total value of about $725 from his front porch sometime

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GRINS and GRIPES Delighted or dismayed by something in your community?

and lights were out but they kept things running smoothly.  Adam and Brian at Summerfield Fire Department for helping me get into my car when I locked the keys inside on Dec. 15.

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GRINS to...  The wonderful police department that helped us out in Stokesdale (N.C. 68 at Haw River Road) the morning of the power outage (Dec. 16). It was raining

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 The staff of Stokesdale Elementary for the calm and professional manner in which they handled the power outage on the morning of Dec. 16.  The person who found my wallet on Oak Level Church Road on Dec. 21. I was so shocked someone found and returned it that I didn’t think to ask your name. My faith in people was restored because of your honesty!  Duke Energy for working through the night restoring power after a wreck (on the evening of Dec. 15). In response to the person who griped that they “let” people sit in the dark, let’s be grateful that it wasn’t longer and that no one was injured.  The very nice gentleman in Kiha who surprised me and my friends by purchasing our lunch the week before Christmas. For struggling college students, this was very much appreciated! Thank you for your generosity!  Terri Johnson, for the countless hours she dedicates each Christmas season to Good Samaritans’ Angel Tree project, and to all those who help her behind the scenes.  Sandy’s Beauty Shop clients and employees for spreading holiday cheer to local needy families and shut-ins for more than 20 years.  Duke Energy for getting our power back on in 13 hours on Dec. 15. That’s better than 14 or more. Oh, the things we take for granted. People just love to gripe about anything!  President Obama on 50 straight months of positive job growth under his watch. From economic meltdown when he took office, to genuine economic renewal in America. So much for Obamacare killing jobs!  Whoever was responsible for putting up a beautiful Nativity scene and lovely Christmas lights in downtown Stokesdale.  The kind and friendly woman at Godino’s Bakery for putting $5 toward our

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purchase on Dec. 8. We paid it forward as a tip for the bakery staff.  The woman who paid for my son’s groceries at Food Lion, just because he is a volunteer fireman and helped her husband. He did not get to say thanks because you were gone. He will pay it forward.  The firefighters, medical staff, policemen and other emergency responders who worked on Christmas and New Year’s Day to ensure our safety and take care of our medical emergencies.

GRIPES to...  Northwest Middle School staff who direct traffic in the mornings for letting traffic back up on Northwest School Road. Instead of allowing one student at a time across when getting off the bus, let a group of them cross together.  Oak Ridge Military cadets who run into the crosswalk after dark wearing black sweats. Motorists are to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk, not those approaching it and running in front of cars that are already on the crosswalk.  Northwest Observer and your small, front-page coverage of Northern High School’s big state championship win! The team played its heart out and they deserved more recognition from our local paper. Editor’s note: Unfortunately, no matter how many pages we have in the paper each week, only one of them is a front cover, and space on it has to be shared with other stories; since the Dec. 19 issue was the last one we published in 2014 and we were not in print again until this week, we had to pack as much into that issue as possible, resulting in some pictures being smaller than we would have liked and stories shorter. With that said, we’d like to point out that we increased our efforts this past season (and consequently, our budget)

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 Those who voted for the new Republican Congress who have announced they will cut both Medicare and Social Security in 2015. Thanks, Paul Ryan.

 People who don’t gift their cleaning woman (especially assuming you gift your beautician, teachers, etc.). If you can afford a cleaning service, stocked alcohol shelves, etc., can’t you afford a token of appreciation for the person who makes your life stress-free?

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HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS Though Vikings guard Jalen Spicer scored 19 points in the men’s championship game on Dec. 29, the team lost to Greensboro Day School 67-57. Chilly from behind the arc, the Vikings shot a mere 13.6 percent from threepoint range. “I thought we played hard, played smart and most importantly, we played together,” said Northwest head varsity basketball coach Lee Reavis. “Our defensive energy and effort was at a high level …

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“Hopefully we can keep the ‘teamfirst’ attitude. We need to realize our biggest game is our next game.” Spicer and Jaylen Gore were named to the men’s all-tournament team. The Vikings averaged a tournament best 73.7 points per game and 12.7 steals. Northwest traveled to Lexington on Tuesday, Jan. 6, and hosted Aussie Horizons on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Look for highlights from these games in next week’s issue.

Northwest varsity girls basketball Lady Vikings win holiday tournament championship The Viking girls came out strong in their opening game of the HAECO Invitational on Dec. 26 and defeated Ragsdale 73-28; the Lady Vikings followed that

win up with another on Dec. 27 against Greensboro Day School, 57-41. In their third and final game of the tournament, the Viking girls defeated their crosstown rival Northern Guilford for their first HAECO Invitational Women’s Championship, 48-38.

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The Northwest Viking girls varsity basketball team pose after defeating Northern 48-28 to win the 2014 Women’s HAECO Championship.

Forward Morgan Pointer recorded a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Tournament MVP Hayley Barber had 14 points and 3 steals. Barber and Pointer were named to the women’s all-tournament team, along with guard Toni Tucker.

UP NEXT: Friday, Jan. 9 | (HOME) Northwest hosts Ragsdale (Girls at 6 p.m., boys at 7:30 p.m.)

CRIME/INCIDENT REPORT ...continued from p. 23 between Dec. 19 and Dec. 26. Dec. 31 | A resident of Oak Arbor Road in northern Greensboro reported someone removed a North Carolina license plate from a vehicle parked at her residence. A neighbor on the same street was subsequently arrested for the theft. Jan. 4 | A resident of Pawnee Road in northwest Greensboro reported a known suspect took his 2007 GMC Yukon without permission, later leaving it parked and locked with the keys inside it at an undisclosed location. The victim used Onstar to locate his vehicle in Winston-Salem; upon picking up the vehicle, he found it had been damaged and items had been removed from inside. Warrants are pending.

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Northwest Vikings guard Jalen Spicer scoops and scores over multiple Greensboro Day School defenders in the HAECO Men’s Championship game on Dec. 29.

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Dec. 22 | Unknown suspects damaged the men’s bathroom, concession building and a Coca-Cola vending machine at

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Summerfield Athletic Park on U.S. 220 in Summerfield by scratching graffiti into a door, knocking over the vending machine and breaking railings on the building. Jan. 2 | A resident of Bugle Run Drive in Oak Ridge reported unknown suspects spread toilet paper and Saran wrap throughout his yard; the sides of two vehicles were also damaged by key scratches.

MISCELLANEOUS Jan. 1 | Deputies responded to an accidental shooting report at a residence on U.S. 158. An adult female was injured when a shotgun discharged inside the home, apparently unintentionally, and struck her in the shoulder. The victim’s injuries were not life-threatening. Jan. 4 | A resident of Brookbank Road in Summerfield reported a known suspect is believed to have dumped several bags of trash in his front yard.

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EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER AVAILABLE for home-bound adults & seniors. Excellent references. (336) 552-3917.

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Stokesdale water rate Q&A SESSION, this Friday, Jan. 9, 2:30-4:30pm at Stokesdale Town Hall. Meet with town council members to discuss the rate increase and ask questions. Visit stokesdale.org or call (336) 643-4011 for more info.

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DECORATING 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.

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PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANING Affordable prices, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or seasonal. Free est., satisfaction guaranteed. Call Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592.

MONTERO’S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & ﬁnishing. Commercial & residential. Insured, 17 yr. exp. Free estimates. Monteros-hardwood-ﬂooring.com. Call (336) 215-8842 or 445-2002.

SPARKLE CLEANING SERVICES Affordable house cleaning! Weekly, biweekly, monthly or just one time. Call today! (336) 541-5164. DIAMOND SHINE At-home auto detailing, hand wash, wax, interior detailing, shampoo carpet/upholstery, and headlight restoration. Call for an appointment, (336) 265-6667. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873. MAID-2-SHINE. Serving NW area for 10 years. Homes, ofﬁces, move in/out. Detail oriented, prof, bonded, exc. ref. 338-0223. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747. MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 937-5231.

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

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES WINTER SPECIAL! Be ready for spring! Preventive, tune-up or rebuild on all lawn service equipment. Commercial or residential. Located in Oak Ridge. Call Rick, (336) 501-8681. Keep it Local! GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales and service center. 9428 NC 65, Stokesdale. (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 ofﬁce. GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.

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

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GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperrooﬁng.com.

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D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101.

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

MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154.

GRADING / HAULING BRAD’S BOBCAT. Snow removal, grading/

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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. LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 17-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796. TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? I do leaf clean up, pruning & tree trimming, bed & yard work, odd jobs. Honest, reliable & reasonable. (336) 464-5215. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Snow removal! Mulching, landscaping, concrete work. 362-3647. ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 3824767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.

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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. STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764.

LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800. ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519. GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS, ﬁreplaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

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GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

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PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

MOBILE WELDING SERVICE

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

for closet, pantry, garage, office & more

ZUMBA at CrossFit/Mustang Fitness of Oak Ridge, Mondays, 7pm; Wednesdays, 6:30pm; Fridays, 6:15pm; alternate Saturdays, 11am. $4 drop-in/session. Email k.vellines@yahoo.com for info.

ONE GUY AND A PAINT BRUSH Local, U.S. workforce, experienced. Free estimates. (336) 382-4767.

BEK Paint Co.

Organized solutions

DESIGN & INSTALLATION

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924. JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce 656-0019, cell 382-6905.

Want to reach 26,000 folks in

For advertising info, call Laura, (336) 644-7035, ext. 10.

POWER WASHING

Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We specialize in additions, remodels, garages, decks, sunrooms, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free Estimates. Call or email, 399-4894, tripp@trippsmithconstruction.com. RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

ON-TARGET

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. Roof Replacements / Repairs Siding & Windows Custom Decks / Porches General Home Repairs Remodeling / Painting

30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable

northwest Guilford County? Come with us - we’re going anyway!

JUNK REMOVAL. Appliances, batteries, mowers, electronics, trash, etc. 549-5726.

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

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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.

Construction Services, INC

644-8615 office 508-5242 cell

deepriverclosets.com

David & Judy Long, owners

PLUMBING

(336) 880-3845

Licensed General Contractor with college

• References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed

362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com.

Outdoor living | Fire pits | Screened porches

TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC.

BEKPaintCompany.com

tom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck,

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

John Runyan, owner FREE consultation!

Residential & Commercial

(336) 931-0600

Residential, wrought-iron fence & gates, cus-

JLB REMODELING, INC. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Insured. Custom remodeling & additions. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION

PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window

Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, custom decks,

cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured.

garages, siding, windows, rooﬁng specials.

www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

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.

Gated access with 24/7 camera surveillance We carry moving & shipping supplies

(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.

The 7th annual NW FINDER Coming late-January All things need-to-know, fun-to-know and good-to-know about northwest Guilford County.

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 662-7980, or visit redrhinoroofing.com. A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, 621-6962. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.

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Keeping Fitness Personal personal training  small group classes  TRX, Cycle, Insanity & more 

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

www.goldstandard4fitness.com NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “NWAF is my choice for framing” – Adele in Brown Summit. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted mowers, grills, appliances, bikes, AC’s, grills, electrical items, batteries, metal items, etc. 689-4167. Your business should be here! Call 644-7035 for advertising information.

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 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES

GRASS-FED BEEF & pasteurized pork, Grassfedgreensboro@yahoo.com.

BOARDING / PET SITTING

Brand-new Bobcat X4 MOBILITY SCOOTER, $500. Call (336) 580-7707. SEASONED FIREWOOD, $80/half cord, delivered and stacked. Call 686-6373.

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www.nwobserver.com WAREHOUSE MALL, INC Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys & tools. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Hours: Mon-Sat., 10am-6pm, Sun., 1-6pm. FIREWOOD FOR SALE, $75/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615. ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025.

 MISC. WANTED CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pickup of appliances, AC’s, grills, metal items, computers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.

SPOIL-ME-ROTTEN ANIMAL CARE Providing whatever YOU specify for your pets. Oak Ridge & Summerﬁeld since 1995. Professional, bonded, insured, and can give insulin shots and meds. Member of Pet Sitters International. We provide feeding, walking, and play, and we’ll also take care of the paper, mail, lights & alarms. Compassion! 1-3 trips per day, $15/trip (30 minutes). Call 643-5242. KPS – KELLY’S PET SERVICES Professional in-home pet sitting. Bonded & insured. Member Pet Sitters International. Pet sitting while you are away, daily walks or runs, play, pet taxi, and more! KPS gives a portion of proﬁts to animal charities. Call, email, or Facebook message for a free consultation: (336) 706-6706, kpsforyourpets@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/kpspets, www.petsit.com/kps.

391 Crows Nest Drive Exceptional estate home on serene Belews Lake. Situated on a 1+ acre wooded lot in private, gated community of Belews Landing, this “lifestyle” home offers room for everyone. Custom-built with beautiful molding, two kitchens, game room and two offices! A must-see home. $1,250,000

Bobbie Gardner CRS/GRI/ EcoBroker Relocation Specialist

2341 Ellisboro Road 2,500 SF steel frame building zoned HC-CD (warehouse & boat storage). All approvals by DOT & Rockingham County in place for mini-storage & boat storage. Varco Pruden construction and insulation exceed factory specifications. 3-phase heavy-duty electrical wiring for shop operations. $79,000

Bob Brodie, ABR

(336) 643-8110 • bobbrodie.com

(336) 382-5939

In 100% USDA Financing Eligible Area

 REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Nature’s Rules, Inc., 2094 Ellisboro Rd., between Stokesdale and Madison, has 16,000 SQ. FEET OF WAREHOUSE, plus 8 ofﬁces to lease. Will lease as a unit or subdivide. Call today! Price is negotiable. (336) 427-2526.

5410 Saddlewood Drive, Summerfield

Village Woods at Oak Ridge

Spread yourself out in this roomy & immaculate ranch on a 1.74-acre lot surrounded by trees in Summerfield & NW HS district. Private country living, yet close to the city. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Updated kitchen w/granite, SS appls & island. Baths w/modern vanities. Partial basement. Move-in ready! $250,000

Come home to maintenance-free, luxury living in the heart of Oak Ridge! Over 3,600 square feet with superior design details, gourmet kitchen and oversized private elevator. Easy drive to Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and Kernersville. Situated on 25+ acres just 10 minutes from PTI Airport.

Selling or renting?

Ready for a new family member?

Oak Ridge, Summerﬁeld and Stokesdale

Visit adoptshelterpets.org to see animals in need of a family at the Guilford County Animal Shelter.

mailing address every week, plus we

GIL VAUGHAN

Realtor ® /Broker • (336) 337-4780

700-sq.-ft. OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE, 8606 Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale. $650/mo. Available immediately. Formerly barber shop/gun shop. John Flynt, (336) 687-6019.

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Stokesdale Heating & Air.......................3 Velocity Air, Inc. ...................................19

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HEALTH & FITNESS

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REAL ESTATE

Alpha Weight Loss .................................7 SNAP Fitness .........................................8

The NWO on Facebook ......................21 The NWO on the GO ..........................22 The Northwest FINDER ................. 19, 31

Olmsted Orthodontics .........................16

A New Dawn Realty ............................20 Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams...........30 Bob Brodie Real Estate ........................30 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ................30 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate .....................6 Village Woods Townhomes ..................30

PET SERVICES

RESTAURANTS

Beacon Suites Pet Resort ..................... 11 King’s Crossing Animal Hospital ..........20 Northwest Animal Hospital ..................20 Oak Ridge Animal Hospital .................10 Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care, Inc. ......10 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........12 Westergaard Kennels...........................20

Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ...............16 Rio Grande Mexican Grill ....................17

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES Affinity Integrated Solutions, Inc. .........23 Pest Management Systems.................. 11 ProStone, Inc. .......................................6

INSURANCE

Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA .....................20 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........20

Gladwell Insurance Agency..................24

AUTO SERVICES

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

LEGAL SERVICES

Prestige Car Wash ...............................17

CHIROPRACTIC

Summerfield Family Chiropractic .........20

CHURCHES

Central Baptist Church.........................15 Oak Ridge United Methodist Church ...18 Summerfield First Baptist Church.........23

HAIR CARE / NAILS & TANNING

Great Clips ..........................................16 LA Nails & Tan ....................................17

MEDICAL / EYE CARE / PT

ORTHODONTICS

RETAIL BiRite Food Center ..............................13 Cole Pottery.........................................20 Priba Furniture & Interiors....................32

Cone Health Emergency Care .............25 Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge ...............5 Forsyth Pediatrics, Oak Ridge ..............17 LeBauer Health Care .............................2 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ................16 Stryker Orthopedics ...............................7 Summerfield Family Eye Care ..............20

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CLEARANCE

SALE of the year!

January is the best time to update your home for the coming year. Take advantage of major discounts offered on over 800 new markdowns, through January 31. Many are high-end, discontinued pieces.

Visit Priba today for best selection! www.pribafurniture.com SHOWROOM: 210 Stage Coach Trail, Greensboro TEL: (336) 855-9034 | FAX: (336) 855-1370 Open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am-5pm

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