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Northwest Class of 1965
Graduates gather for 50th reunion by GERRI HUNT Friendship’s ties remain forever, Formed at our great school. For they stir our best endeavor; They our lives shall rule…
And 50 years later the alma mater still holds true for the Northwest High School Class of 1965, with 71 graduates and their 59 guests gathering for a reunion at Lakeside at Carolina Marina in Stokesdale on Saturday, June 27. Even three former teachers attended: Ray Comer, Helen Godwin and Roger Nelson. “The 1965 class started out in the fall of 1962 with the consolidation of rising sophomores from Colfax, Oak Ridge, Stokesdale
Photo courtesy of Steve Subotnik
Linda Overby Canty, center, reminisces with former classmate Brenda Pegram Johnson, as Johnson’s husband looks on, during the 50th reunion of the Northwest Class of 1965 on Saturday, June 27.
and Summerfield,” said Emily Tucker Subotnik, who along with Sandra Clinard Noble organized the reunion. During their years at Northwest, about 20 students left, and by the time the third graduating class turned their tassels, they numbered 158. Linda Overby Canty, who now owns a real estate business in Fredicksburg, Virginia, recalled attending NWHS with students from across the area.
Photo courtesy of the 1965 NWHS yearbook
“With dynamic personalities and high ranking character, Linda Overby and Larry Cottrell are chosen Best Personality,” says the 1965 Northwest yearbook.
“I was at Summerfield prior to that; at Northwest, while we got to know a lot of other students, we were not as close to them as we were to those from Summerfield because we had known each other for years,” she said.
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NCDOT to consider U.S. 158 Bypass alternate routes Committee had hoped Section C of the project, which will route the bypass around Stokesdale, would be reduced on priority list and eventually ‘killed’
by PATTI STOKES STOKESDALE – It is often the unknown that creates unrest, as Steve Bowie, chairman of Stokesdale’s U.S. 158 Bypass Committee, knows all too well. Bowie periodically seeks updates from NCDOT on the U.S. 158 Bypass project, which
has experienced more than a few delays before getting underway. The U.S. 158 widening project, estimated to cost $105 million, would widen 18.8 miles of U.S. 158 to multiple lanes from U.S. 421/Business I-40 in
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And despite recent seasonal increases in the price of gas, most drivers will likely pay the lowest Independence Day gas prices in at least five years. Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.78, which is 88 cents less than the average price on Independence Day last year. Drivers can use the AAA Mobile app to find the lowest gas prices close to home and en route to their destinations.
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N.C. 68 construction Construction continues “over” N.C. 68, looking southward toward Pleasant Ridge Road, where bridge supports are rising for I-73. The interstate will take drivers from Joseph M. Bryan Boulevard in Greensboro, on a 9.4-mile route northeast to catch U.S. 220 near the Haw River. Work on the $176.6 million project began in May 2014 and is slated for completion in October 2017.
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Yes, although on paper it looks like it is lagging. The project, which runs from Horsepen Creek Road north to N.C. 68, includes widening, grading, drainage, paving, signals and structures. As of June 15, the $96.2 million project still has a target finish date of Dec. 27, 2016.
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Construction crews work over, on, beside and under a U.S. 220 bridge that spans the Haw River south of U.S. 158.
work – 15 percent – being done over the winter months; it was more like 3 percent. But the contractor has told DOT it can
What may be confusing is that it was scheduled to be 81.3 percent complete at this point, but the project is only 47.83 percent complete.
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With that in mind, progress at the start of a project appears slow, because it takes a while to do tasks such as moving pipes and putting in dirt. And sometimes the work crew has to wait for utilities to be relocated, or weather impedes construction. “But once everything is closed up, and they have put down the stone base and asphalt, there’s faster progress,” said Lorenz. “Things start moving quickly, they make more progress and a lot more money is involved.” She added that at the start of project, contractors are asked to submit a monthly schedule projection. Tetra Tech’s schedule was unrealistic because it showed a lot of
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Fire tax bill passes House, Senate May appear on Stokesdale’s November ballot RALEIGH – The Stokesdale Fire District is one step closer to having the option to increase its maxed-out tax cap from 10 cents to 15 cents per $100 of assessed property value. As of June 25, the North Carolina House and Senate have passed a bill (HB347) that would allow the Stokesdale Town Council to request the Guilford County Board of Commissioners to hold a special election for the tax cap increase. The council request can now be made in lieu of a petition containing signatures from 35 percent of Stokesdale Fire District property owners, which had previously been the only way to ask for the tax cap increase to be added to a ballot. The bill passed 111-5 in the House and 42-5 in the Senate, and now awaits action by Gov. Pat McCrory to make it a law. At that point, the town council can request county commissioners to add the tax cap increase to the Nov. 3 municipal election ballot in Stokesdale, when citizens will be at the polls to elect three council members. Since the fire district spans Guilford
and Rockingham counties, the election would be conducted jointly by the Board of Elections in those counties, with the cost shared equally. Stokesdale Fire Department, which incorporated in 1954, increased its fire tax from 7.73 cents to 10 cents per $100 of assessed property value in 2013 – but that’s as high as it can go according to state statute, which dictates that fire departments incorporated before 1959 can tax residents in their districts a maximum of 10 cents.
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ing would eventually cause NCDOT to kill the R-2577 project entirely.
Winston Salem to U.S. 220 in Guilford County. The project is divided into three sections, and it is Section C, a 6.5mile segment, that would most directly impact Stokesdale. The segment would begin north of Anthony Road and end at U.S. 220. NCDOT has said it cannot widen U.S. 158 in this area without significantly impacting Stokesdale’s central business district.
NCDOT’s 2016-2015 Strategic Transportation Improvement Program was approved last month; the program includes a 10-year state- and federal-mandated plan that identifies and schedules transportation projects throughout the state. To Bowie’s disappointment, included in the plan is the U.S. 158 Bypass project’s Section C, which he and fellow committee members have said will have negative impacts on historical Stokesdale and “be a waste of state and federal money.”
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Last June, on behalf of the town’s U.S. 158 Bypass Committee, Bowie received the town council’s blessing to write a letter to the Guilford County Metropolitan Planning Organization as well as the local NCDOT representative, asking them to use their influence to reduce the ranking of R-2577 (U.S. 158 widening project). It was the committee’s hope that a reduced rank-
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The town’s committee has now set its hopes on at least seeing two of the four proposed alternate routes for Section C eliminated when an NCDOT state and federal inter-agency project team meets this August. They also hope committee and council members will have an opportunity to meet with NCDOT representa-
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tives after that meeting and learn of any route eliminations, and that a newsletter providing updates on the status of the project will be sent to citizens within the bypass project limits. According to the NCDOT website, the department expects to complete the environmental assessment for the project in February 2017. The following year, the department will develop roadway designs for Sections A and B, and design options for Section C. The final environmental document – the Finding of No Significant Impact – is scheduled to be complete in October 2018. NCDOT is not scheduled to start purchasing property or begin construction on Sections B and C until after 2020. To learn more about the U.S. 158 widening project and view maps showing four alternate routes for the U.S. 158 Bypass in Stokesdale, visit www.ncdot.gov/projects/ US158ReidsvilleRoad.
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Lynn Gardner of Summerfield sent in this photo of a flying squirrel that has made a home in her chimney. Lynn leaves food for the squirrel, and her cat, Sugar, has grown pretty fond of the little guy!
Taz, a 1 ½-year-old Chihuahua, lives in Stokesdale with his humans, Scott and Julia Rummings.
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Reduce your odds of a shark bite by ANNETTE JOYCE Thirty years ago, the gigantic great white shark known as Jaws terrorized movie goers so much so that many were afraid to go near the surf that entire summer and beyond.
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An ocean swimmer has only a one in 11.5 million chance of being bitten by a shark, according to the International Shark Attack File at the Florida Museum of Natural History. In the past 79 years, there have been 52 unprovoked shark attacks in North Carolina. Of those, three were fatal.
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While it’s true that sharks certainly don’t hold the title of man’s best friend, Robin Nalepa, a spokesperson with the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher says “out of the more than 400 species of sharks worldwide, less than 10 percent are considered dangerous or are known to have been involved in attacks.”
“This is a small number considering the millions of people who enter the water every year,” says Nalepa. “Other injuries and fatalities from ocean activities far outnumber shark attacks. These include drowning, jellyfish and stingray stings, spinal injuries, cuts from shells and being caught in riptides.” Even so, it’s wise to do what you can to avoid a close encounter with any shark. It’s often said that the best defense is a good offense, and that’s certainly true with sharks. Nalepa says sharks are most active during dusk, darkness or twilight hours and she advises erring on the cautious side by not going into the water during those times. Also, avoid going into the water dur-
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The sandbar shark is native to the North Carolina coast.
ing or after storms when the water can become cloudy and churn up the bait fish that sharks are attracted to. When in the water, always stay in groups and minimize splashing. “Sharks are more likely to attack a solitary individual,” says Nalepa. “Do not wander too far from shore. This isolates an individual and places one farther away from assistance.” Be careful when swimming between sandbars or near drop-offs, as sharks often feed in these places. Avoid waters where there are signs of baitfish or feeding activity and stay away from fishing piers or areas that are populated by diving seabirds. “Sightings of dolphins do not indicate the absence of sharks,” says Nalepa. “Both often feed on the same prey.” Do not enter the water if you are bleeding. A shark’s sense of smell is acute
and the scent of blood is highly attractive. Something you may not have thought of is the way you dress. For instance, wearing shiny jewelry could catch a shark’s attention. “The reflected light resembles the sheen of fish scales,” says Nalepa. She also suggests avoiding brightly colored and contrasting swimwear. “Sharks see contrast particularly well,” she says. Finally, if a shark is sighted, leave the water immediately. With the number of visitors to coastal areas continuously on the rise, chances are good that shark encounters may increase as well. Using good judgment, heightened awareness and caution, you should be able to avoid the potential for your own personal shark encounter.
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Dr. Mindy Wesely named Young Veterinarian of the Year North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association recently named Dr. Mindy Wesely “Young Veterinarian of the Year.” Wesely, who joined Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital in May of this year, moved to North Carolina shortly after obtaining her veterinary degree from the University of Wisconsin, where she excelled in small animal emergency medicine/surgery and large animal medicine.
named Zippy that works as her cowherding dog. She also has kitties, J.J., L.J. and Perdita, a 19-year-old calico cat, a horse named Diligence and a herd of cows. True to her Wisconsin roots, all the cows have names and most will come to eat from your hand. She will also brag a time or two about being able to ride on the back of the herd’s boss cow, Susie.
Wesely’s favorite parts of veterinary medicine include working with clients to find the cause of and cure for their pets’ health issues. She believes she is in practice to assist clients with improving the health of their pets through well-established disease prevention protocols, allergy testing, ultrasound imaging, and natural supplements for whole body health.
For her eighth birthday, Ava Troxler, a rising third-grader at Stokesdale Elementary who dreams of being a veterinarian, asked for gifts to help the animals at the Guilford County Animal Shelter. Ava’s “good idea” turned into a generous donation for the shelter; the collection included about 15 bags
of dog and cat food, cat litter, paper towels, bleach and pet bowls. Ava, the daughter of Scott and Ashley Troxler of Oak Ridge, used a portion of the money she received for her birthday to purchase additional supplies for the animals and is saving the remainder of the money for college.
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STOKESDALE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Stokesdale Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) was founded in August 1889, although its “meetings” began on Nov. 1, 1887, in what is now Southern Hardware in downtown Stokesdale. “The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is the only movement born here in the United States,” says Rev. Randy Winn. “We dedicate ourselves to leading a Christ-like, Spirit-filled life through worship, prayer, communion, baptism, fellowship, and outreach as a supportive family to all, acknowledging our rich history,” says Winn. “For this reason, God has called us to personally commit ourselves to reach the lost, educate believers, and build our ministries for the growth of God’s Church through
“We offer a traditional worship service with a laid back atmosphere, so if you’re comfortable in anything from your jeans shorts, a T-shirt and flip flops to a suit, dress, or pants and shirt/blouse, you’re welcome here,” says Winn.
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Youth gather weekly during the school year, and AA meets on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday evenings. “We are a huge supporter of Good Samaritan Ministries, and have given over 2,200 pounds of food to the pantry since the first of the year, not to mention armloads of clothes to the clothing closet.”
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Rebecca Ann Taylor of Brown Summit, center, was crowned Ms. Senior Guilford County 2015 on June 27 at the second crowning event held at Spring Arbor in northwest Greensboro. Jean A. Callicut (left) was first runner up and Jacqueline Ann Wilson (right) was second runner up. The goal of the Senior Guilford County Pageant is to enhance the image of women who have reached the “Age of Perfection” – 60 years or better – and seeks to honor women who display dignity, maturity, and inner beauty.
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JULY CONCERT SCHEDULE July 3 Terry Fritz and Friends (rock/folk/blues)
July 10 Carribean Cowboys (country rock/ reggae/beach)
July 17 Cup of Blues (blues)
July 24 ORUMC Crosswalk Band (contemporary Christian rock)
July 31 Martin Buchanan and Jim Tedder (original country/ folk/rock)
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Hugo Cascavita of Columbia, South America, winces as Dean Shore shaves the first strip of hair from the center of his head at the start of a two-week summer camp at Oak Ridge Military Academy.
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N. GREENSBORO – The Guilford County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association’s 14th Annual Gardening Gala and Seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Guilford County Agriculture Center, 3309 Burlington Road in Greensboro. The event — “Gardening Outside the Box; What’s Hot in Your Garden?” — will focus on the latest trends in gardening, vertical and rooftop gardens, replacing turf grass with moss, and use of herbs and native plants in unconventional ways, all permeated by a “Growing Communities” theme. Speakers will be Doug Elliott, author, naturalist, herbalist, storyteller, and harmonica wizard from Union Mills, North Carolina; Erik Healy, horticulturalist and day-to-day operations manager
OAK RIDGE – Rising Oak Ridge Elementary third grader Thomas Hooks is headed overseas this month to race for the USA BMX team at the Union Cycliste Internationale BMX World Championships. The races, which take place July 19-21 in Zolder, Belgium, will pit Hooks against more than 80 8-year-olds from all countries.
Photo courtesy of Ashlee Hooks
If Hooks is one of just eight competitors to make it into the main event, he will have a world ranking. In the meantime, he trains seven days per week with two trainers.
Thomas Hooks takes first place in a BMX race in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Hooks earned the opportunity to race in Belgium by winning the U.S. Cycling event in Nashville, Tennessee in May. Just this year, he has also raced at the national level in Kentucky, Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, Texas, Maryland and Illinois.
Hooks is thankful to ride on the Factory Powers Bike Shop team as its youngest rider by many years.
The cost is $45, which includes all seminars, morning refreshments, lunch, gift bags and more. Register at www.guilfordextension. com. Registration began on Wednesday, July 1, and closes on Friday, Sept. 11. Register early, as seating is limited. For more information, contact Rose Foster at (336) 255-2990 or 2015emgvgala@gmail.com.
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GRINS to... J.R. Pearson and Steve Nelson for always supporting Stokesdale Parks and Rec and working on the fields in your free time. It is good people like you volunteering time that keep these programs going. The two moviegoers, Regal Grande Stadium theatre manager, and especially EMT personnel who helped me when my friend fell ill at the viewing of “Spy.” I could not have helped by myself. The Supreme Court of the United States for ruling in favor of marriage equality for all. We gay members of your community no longer feel like second-class citizens! Let’s just call it “marriage” now. All the students and parents who make driving school bus 1107 a joy. I can’t wait to see you again in August. Dr. Matt Olmsted and his wonderful staff at Olmsted Orthodontics for a fun party and wonderful family event at Oak Ridge Park. It felt great for a business to show appreciation for my patronage. KSA soccer for considering a U18 girls league if they get at least 33 girls
The Supreme Court for upholding what is good and right for marriage equality. Love wins!
GRIPES to... The people who came through the area and handed out fliers in my neighborhood while claiming to be with a reputable bank. Rest assured, they are not. Scammers are clearly out and about this summer. Last week’s griper about gun owners. More restrictions on law-abiding citizens purchasing guns won’t do anything to stop violent crimes by people who obtain guns illegally. Tougher gun laws only inhibit law-abiding citizens from protecting themselves. Hysterical anti-gun zealots who don’t understand that random deadly violence using some tool will always happen (Graz, Austria, and St. Quentin Fallavier, France, in just this week, using a car and knives, respectively). People kill people. The man in the white pickup truck for walking into McDonald’s and filling his large “7-11” cup with tea, then leaving. The rest of us pay for our drinks! The Second Amendment griper. Chairman of Homeland Security warned that ISIS recruiters can use the internet at lightning speeds to recruit followers in the U.S. to do whatever they want – including attacking military installations, law enforcement and possibly private events and homes.
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tion revealed a variety of power tools, computers, TVs, guitars, and a safe. A checkbook found in the open safe led officers to a Stokesdale resident (in Rockingham County), who reported that his son had been the victim of a break-in on Austin Lane. Several items found in the vehicle were confirmed to have been stolen from the Austin Lane residence.
June 23 | A Summerfield man was arrested for driving while impaired after his vehicle was stopped on N.C. 150 West for a head lamp violation. He was also charged with driving with a revoked license, failure to carry a driver’s license, and for the head lamp violation. June 25 | Deputies responded to the parking lot of Dollar General in Stokesdale to investigate reports of a suspicious person. They located a Stokesdale woman, who consented to a search. Deputies found spoons and hypodermic needles, some still containing fluid. She was arrested for possession of a Schedule II controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
June 26 | A Greensboro man was charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana after the vehicle he was driving was stopped on Church Street in northern Greensboro for failing to maintain lane control. A probable-cause search of the vehicle revealed a small amount of marijuana.
June 26 | Two Greensboro men were arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and possession of stolen property. An off-duty Greensboro police officer reported a possible impaired driver, and deputies stopped the vehicle on N.C. 68. A marijuana grinder was in plain view, and further investiga-
June 28 | A Stokesdale man was arrested for driving while impaired after his vehicle was stopped on Belews Creek Road for a lane control violation. He was also charged with no operator’s license and driving left of center. June 28 | A Stokesdale man was arrested for possession of a Schedule II controlled substance (crack cocaine), after his vehicle was stopped on Belews Creek Road for
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BREAKING AND ENTERING June 24 | A resident of Oak Arbor Road in northern Greensboro reported that sometime between 5:30 p.m. on June 23 and 9 a.m. on June 24, an unknown person stole a $350 Garmin GPS unit from his unlocked vehicle. June 27 | A resident of Summerfield Road in Summerfield reported that a
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BURGLARY June 22 | The landlord of a residence on Ransom Road in northern Greensboro reported that sometime between 9 a.m. on June 22 and 11:20 a.m. June 25, an unknown person broke into the rental property. Damage is estimated at $300. June 23 | A resident of Brandy Trace Lane in Stokesdale reported that sometime between 3 p.m. on June 14 and 10 a.m. on June 20, an unknown person broke into his outbuilding and stole a three-gallon DeWalt air compressor, $95 and $145 Shimano Convergence fishing poles, and a $90 red and black fishing pole.
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One of Canty’s most vivid recollections is sitting in bookkeeping class as an 11th grader.
Canty especially enjoyed her senior year, because she was on the yearbook staff, a small group who worked on something fun. She was voted as the female senior with the best personality.
“They came over the intercom and announced that President Kennedy was
“I didn’t do a lot of outside extra-curricular activities during my high school years,” she said. “My family owned a tobacco farm, so after school I had a lot of work to do… and during the summer too, so I didn’t see my friends much.”
shot,” she said. “It was devastating for all of us. It really made an impact.” Subotnik said almost all of the men in her class went to Vietnam. For some, the military propelled them into their careers – some took their electronics training and ended up working for AT&T Lucent Technologies, others went to school on the GI Bill, and a couple joined the IRS. “I believe our ‘people’ have been very prosperous,” said Subotnik.
Subotnik said that was the case for many students. “At least 90 percent of us came from farming backgrounds, because this was a farming region,” said Subotnik, who went to NWHS from Colfax and now lives in Stokesdale. “But we can also look back at our parents who were very successful. Sandra Clinard Noble’s family had 200
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Sherry Morphis and James Garfield Apple are one of a handful of couples who graduated together and then married. He owns Pride of the Morning, a Kernersville produce company.
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NWHS graduate Terry McKoin and his wife, Judy, only traveled from Kernersville for the reunion.
The Class of 1965 includes preachers, teachers, bankers, accountants, business owners, tradesmen, farmers, postal and transportation workers, computer technicians, designers and landscapers. While many graduates still live in the area, some traveled to the 50th reunion from just a short distance away and others came from as far as Alabama and Kansas. Canty, who attended the 35th reunion, was amazed at the number of people who came to the 50th celebration. “It was so very crowded, they had to create more room for us,” she said. “It was so good. Maybe it’s the age we all are that made such a turnout. We needed a reunion that lasted a couple of days, because there wasn’t enough time to talk to everyone.”
Canty connected with her best friends from way back, and they sat together for the meal. “We tried to have a program, but everybody kept talking,” said Subotnik, chuckling. “Some of us haven’t seen each other in 9, 25 and 50 years!” During the 50th reunion, attendees remembered 28 classmates and seven Northwest teachers who have passed away, with photos and brief notes displayed on a memorial table. “We were fortunate to have three years to come together as one class,” said Subotnik. “We were blessed to have met at that time of our lives and to have formed relationships and friendships that have lasted all these years.”
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Wells Fargo Conference Cup standings announced by L.A. LOGAN The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has released the final Wells Fargo Conference Cup results for the 2014-2015 academic year. The annual award recognizes high schools that exemplify overall athletic excellence within each of the state’s four competitive conference divisions. The cup, formerly known as the Wachovia Cup, does not involve academics. In the 4-A Piedmont Triad, Northwest Guilford came out on top with 102.5 points at the end of the spring sports season to earn the Conference Cup title. The Vikings swept the lacrosse championships and won the softball and men’s tennis conference championships. “At Northwest, we are blessed to have awesome community support for athletics,
with an outstanding coaching staff and parent support,” said Northwest Athletic Director John Hughes. “These factors have led to continued and sustained success in most sports offered at Northwest.
interscholastic athletic performance in the 3-A Mid-State Conference, with first-place finishes in women’s soccer, men’s tennis, men’s track and a tie for the top spot in softball and men’s lacrosse, totaling 268 points.
Hughes credits this year’s win to the hardworking student-athletes and coaches who dedicate themselves to being the best they can be.
“It means a lot to have a very good all-around athletic program,” said Northern Athletic Director Brian Thomas. “It is a testimony to our community, our studentathletes, our teaching staff, our administration and our coaching staff.”
“[Northwest Principal] Ralph Kitley and I try to uphold the high expectations of those who served before us,” said Hughes. “We take the responsibility of maintaining our outstanding athletic program very seriously.” He called the Wells Fargo Conference Cup “a symbol of the well-rounded program” at Northwest, which has won the Conference Cup 19 out of the last 20 years. Northern Guilford secured its sixth Wells Fargo Conference Cup for the best overall
Thomas said Northern’s coaches have very strong work ethics, which the athletes see. “All of our coaches care about our kids and want them to be successful,” he said. “The administration here at Northern set very high standards academically and across the board for the arts, clubs and athletic programs.”
time between 6:45 and 7 p.m., a known person damaged the garden around her home by uprooting flowers and throwing them around. Damage to the pink and white flowers is estimated at $25.
FRAUD June 23 | A resident of Quail Creek Drive in Colfax reported that an unknown person made an unauthorized withdrawal from the victim’s business account via Western Union. The exact nature of the transaction, which was for $2,294, is still under investigation. June 24 | A resident of Brookbank Road in Oak Ridge reported that an unknown person opened a Verizon Wireless account in the victim’s name in 2008. The victim learned of the account when he went to Verizon to upgrade his legitimate account and was told that he had an unpaid balance of $1,120.89, which was for the fraudulent account.
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1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, 150,000 miles, $3,500. (336) 207-8221.
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ENVIRODUCT CLEANING, 15% discount, member BBB, fully insured. Visit us online at www.enviroductclean.com, (336) 643-4593.
1998 FORD EXPLORER, 4-door, white, gray interior, V6, air, PS, PB, 150K miles, very good cond. $4,100/obo. 668-2626.
EMPLOYMENT DIGNITY HEALTH CARE needs nurses and CNAs. Ventilator experience a plus. Send resume to PO Box 595, Summerfield, NC 27358, or fax to (336) 298-4127. ASST. BAKER / CAKE DECORATOR. P/T position, 20+ hours/wk., some experience, flexible hours. Call Mike, (336) 949-4802, or send resume to contact@kalofoods.com.
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Stonefield Cellars SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, 7pm, every Friday in July. Wine, beer and food available for purchase. For a complete listing of July’s performers, see display ad on page 10.
Northwest Vikings YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP for rising 3rd-8th graders, July 27 through 30, from 8:30-11:30am, Northwest High School Practice Field. Registration forms at www.nwvikingsfootball.net. NWHS Baseball Boosters SKILLS CAMP, July 6-10, 8:30am-12:30pm. Rising 3rd-9th graders. Visit www.diamondnwvikings.com for more info, or call (336) 298-3302. LINK JARRETT YOUTH BASEBALL ACADEMY at UNCG, July 13-16, 8am-12n. For details & registration, visit us online at Linkjarrettbaseball.com.
YARD SALE, July 4, 7am-12n, 7792 Springdale Meadow Dr., Stokesdale. Lots of misc. items and boys’ clothes!
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Please join us Sunday, July 19, 10:30am, at Liberty Wesleyan Church, 15303 US Hwy. 158 in Summerfield, for a concert by THE HYMNSMAN QUARTET. A love offering will be taken. Please contact Joanne James at (336) 643-6968 for more info.
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ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873. The NWO reaches over 11,000 mailboxes every week! FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers & gas equipment, most appliances, grills, bikes, etc. (336) 689-4167. SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE, Affordable, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196.
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CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed/insured. 643-6500.
GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. 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. 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. GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.
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GRADING / HAULING BRAD’S BOBCAT. Debris removal, grading/ hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647. PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.
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TLC LAWN CARE Affordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertilization and weed control. (336) 681-0097.
ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.
MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154. STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small. George Joyce, (336) 382-3860. 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. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764.
ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035.
D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101.
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BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulching, landscaping, driveways, gravel, concrete work. 362-3647.
GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Copper roofing. Replacement windows. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofing.com.
LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820. TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling and more! (336) 207-6632. FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Big or small jobs, reasonable and honest. Call Taylor at (336) 464-5215. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.
LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 17-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796. HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE. “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609. 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. COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 26 years. (336) 362-5860.
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ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.
MASONRY MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.
PAINTING & DRYWALL PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186. CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155.
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GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.
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.
GUTTER CLEANING, aluminum and copper seamless gutters, replacement windows. Call Gary the Gutter Guy, (336) 345-6518.
CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior & exterior, pressure washing. Free est., lic/ins. Call Carlos, (336) 669-5210.
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BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.
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.
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TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Licensed General Contractor with college 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.
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.
JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Office 656-0019, cell 382-6905.
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POWER WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873. ALL-PRO POWER WASHING Windows, vinyl, concrete, pool decks, drain jetting. 15% off any cleaning. Fully insured. www.all-prowash.com, (336) 402-7726.
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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. MOBILE WELDING SERVICE Residential, wrought-iron fence & gates, custom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, 362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com.
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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.
MISC. SERVICES NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “Completely satisfied every time” – Joe in Summerfield. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911. CLASES DE GUITARRA Y ARTE en summerfield, para adultos y ninos de todas las edades de habla hispana. Call 324-8848. MELDA’S HAIR DESIGNS welcomes Pita Combs. Stylist / instructor in all hair services. 10% off new clients’ first visit through July 30. (336) 643-7799 or 912-2552. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, gas equip., bikes, grills, metal and electrical items. (336) 689-4167. COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.
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cellent condition, 8 ft., 1” slate. Cue sticks, two cue racks, light over table and side table included. $2,500. (336) 671-8176. WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys. New vendors welcome. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 1-6pm. John Deere D130 LAWN TRACTOR, 900 engine hours. Includes dump trailer, towed aerator, seeder and dual bag vacuum. $1,450. Jim, (336) 314-0714. 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. BLUEBERRIES – UPICK. Table sales as available. 8407 Deep Valley Rd., Summerfield, 27358. (336) 543-6961. KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Flowers, vegetable plants, hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfield. 708-0485.
MISC. WANTED CASH for riding & push mowers needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pickup of grills, tillers, etc. (336) 689-4167. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328. FABRIC NEEDED for Sew to Sow Ministry to make dresses for children in Kenya. All types & sizes needed. Call Beth, (336) 644-8155.
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BROYHILL DINING ROOM SET, Torreon table, 8 chairs, hutch. $1,100. (336) 688-5446.
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Kimberly Thacker Accounting..............14 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........17
Triad Accelerated Preschool ................ 11
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
A New Dawn Realty ............................14 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services ......2 Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams...........14 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ................23 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ...................23
Prestige Car Wash ...............................12
CHURCHES Faith Baptist Tabernacle ...................... 11 Stokesdale Christian Church ..................5
EVENTS Stonefield Cellars Summer Concerts ....10 The Gardens at Gray Gables .................3 Town of Summerfield Concert .............18
HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNING Great Clips ..........................................13 POSH Hair Studio................................14
HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES House of Stars .....................................17 Pest Management Systems..................15 ProStone, Inc. .......................................5
INSURANCE 8407 Oakchester Drive, Oak Ridge Fabulous 5 BR/5 full +2 half BA home in desirable Linville Oaks community. Features teenage suite/in-law quarters with kitchen, private garage and covered terrace. Gourmet kitchen w/breakfast area and stunning keeping room with access to deck. Exceptional location in Northwest schools! $849,500
Ramilya Siegel CRS, GRI, SRES, Chairman’s Circle Award ( 336 ) 215.9856
ramilya.siegel@atcmail.com www.allentate.com/RamilyaSiegel
7707 Tall Meadows Drive Master BR plus second BR or office on main level. Northwest schools. Basement with optional in-law suite and second kitchen. Updated kitchen with granite counters, SS appliances (2013), sit-up bar area and pantry. Expansive deck overlooking back yard and lake. Close to all Triad cities. County taxes. $389,900
GIL VAUGHAN
Realtor /Broker • (336) 337-4780 ®
PET SERVICES
Beacon Suites Pet Resort .......................9 Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ...................8 Carr Veterinary Hospital ........................8 King’s Crossing Animal Hospital ..........14 KPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ....................14 Northwest Animal Hospital ....................9 Oak Ridge Animal Hospital ...................9 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........14 Westergaard Kennels.............................8
A/C & HEATING
please call me, Katie, at (518) 774-5684.
HOMES FOR RENT
thanks to all the advertisers
Gladwell Insurance Agency..................17
LEGAL SERVICES Attorney Bill Barbour ...........................18
REAL ESTATE
RESTAURANTS
Bistro 150 ............................................12 Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ...............13 New York China Restaurant.................18 Rio Grande Mexican Grille...................13
RETAIL
Bi-Rite Food Center .............................16 Gigi’s Flowers & More..........................14 Priba Furniture & Interiors....................24 Roomer Has It .......................................6
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MEDICAL / EYE CARE / PT Forsyth Pediatrics Oak Ridge ...............12 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ................12 Summerfield Family Eye Care ..............14
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ORTHODONTICS Olmsted Orthodontics ........................13
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