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Rock gym designated for National Register of Historic Places Alumni of Summerﬁeld High School attend historic marker unveiling, share fond memories

former mayor Mark Brown and town council members Alicia Flowers and Dianne Laughlin were on hand to mark the occasion, along with alumni of Summerfield High School, which closed in 1962.

by KRISTIN KUBLY

Before the plaque was unveiled, Summerfield High School alumni shared memories of the gym and joined together to sing the school song.

(with excerpts from previously published article) SUMMERFIELD – On Sept. 20, a ceremony was held at the rock gym at Summerfield Elementary School to unveil a plaque naming the gym to the National Register of Historic Places. Summerfield Mayor Tim Sessoms,

Built in 1939 to serve Summerfield High School and the community, the gym was constructed from local rock by men working for the Works Progress Administration, a

New Deal agency that employed millions of workers after the Great Depression. The original plan called for the construction of the gym, as well as work at the park

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‘Middle income’ housing:

how is it deﬁned, and is more needed in this area? Residents, elected ofﬁcials, builders, developers and real estate industry professionals share perspectives on northwest-area housing options Survey conducted by ANNETTE JOYCE

NW GUILFORD COUNTY – Several new developments are either underway, or have been proposed for the northwest Guilford County area. Most of these developments will offer homes beginning at or near $400,000. The lack of more modestly priced housing has prompted Oak Ridge Mayor Ray Combs to challenge local developers and builders to work on figuring out how they can offer more “affordable” housing so that teachers, firemen, law enforcement officers and other middle income citizens who want to live in Oak Ridge can afford to do so. “The quiet secret message is this: ‘We want you to serve us but we don’t want you to live amongst us,’” Combs told the developers who attended the June 5 town council meeting. The subject of “affordable” housing has

been broached before, and has elicited cheers from some and fears from others. To gauge the complexities and challenges of this issue, we recently reached out to local builders and developers, Oak Ridge, Summerfield and Stokesdale town council members, Realtors and people who live and work in the northwest area to get their perspectives. The following is the first in a series of responses we’ve received. ••••• “There is a definitely a need for middle income housing in our market; however, due to the cost of land and the cost of development, it is not financially feasible. The only way to maximize a parcel and maintain a lower price range is to zone it for higher

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Photo by Patti Stokes/NWO

The new historic marker on the rock gym at Summerﬁeld Elementary School designates it as a place worthy of preservation.

IN THIS ISSUE Fields of Faith .................... 3 Your Questions .................. 4 Pets & Critters .................... 7 Charlie and me ................ 8 Pet Adoptions ................... 9 Critter trivia...................... 10 High School Sports ......... 12 Business Notes ................ 14 Community Calendar.... 18 Bits & Pieces .................... 20 Celebrations ................... 20 Letters/Opinions ............ 22 Grins & Gripes ................. 23 Crime/Incident Report... 25 Classifieds ....................... 26 Index of Advertisers ....... 31

Fields of Faith, Oct. 8 NWHS students to join thousands of youth across America for outreach event

school’s athletic field and challenging each other to go back to the fundamentals of reading God’s Word and coming to faith in Jesus Christ,” said Les Steckel, FCA president and former veteran NFL coach.

NW GUILFORD – Students from Guilford County will be joining thousands of other youth on athletic fields all across the nation this Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. Fields of Faith, an interdenominational outreach event, will be taking place for the first time in Guilford County, and at more than 450 high school locations nationwide on this same date.

Weston Haack, a senior at Northwest Guilford High School, plays wide receiver on the school’s football team. He’s also an FCA leader, and has been instrumental in organizing the Fields of Faith event in Guilford County.

The local Fields of Faith event will take place at Northwest Guilford High School’s R.L. Billings football stadium, where students will share their Christian faith with their fellow students. Fields of Faith is structured as a student-tostudent ministry in which peers invite their classmates and teammates to meet on their school’s athletic field to hear fellow students share their testimonies, challenge them to read the Bible and to develop their faith in Jesus Christ. “The FCA ministers to and through coaches and athletes,” said Eddie Miller, area director for FCA of the Triad. “The platform of sports is one that everyone identifies with, no matter race or background … Student athletes make a huge impact on their peers. This Fields of Faith event will be one of the best opportunities for students from different schools across Guilford County to minister to each other. We are excited to see how God moves through this event.” In 2013 alone, more than 170,000 students gathered on 463 fields to participate in the Fields of Faith event, which got its start in 2004. “It’s all about young people in these communities coming together on their

No stranger to sports-related injuries, Haack was at home on the couch, recovering from torn ACLs and wondering “why me?” when he saw a Fields of FaithMoments of Hope video on Youtube. “I immediately thought, ‘I have to do this.’ I told my mom the next day and she said, ‘You have to do this.’ I called Eddie Miller, the regional director of FCA, who said, ‘I’ve been praying for this for a year …We need to do this.’ “God put this in my heart for me to do and it just came. It’s a huge leap in faith. I’ve always been a Christian, and for me, this is the next step in addressing the Lord and doing what he’s telling me to do,” Haack said. Fields of Faith attendees should “expect something that you’ve never felt before … the feeling is just incredible,” Haack added. Haack will be among the speakers at the event, which will also feature a band (largely made up of high school students) from Summit Church in Oak Ridge.

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I haven’t heard anything lately about Gideon Grove United Methodist Church’s plans to rebuild – are those plans still on track? Yes, Gideon Grove United Methodist Church, which was destroyed by an arsonist on Dec. 22, 2012, is well on its way to rebuilding. The congregation held a groundbreaking ceremony last January, and Pastor Wanda Lancaster confirms

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Though Gideon Grove United Methodist Church’s fellowship hall (above) received minimal damage, the sanctuary (opposite page) which stood adjacent to it was destroyed by arson on Dec. 22, 2012. Construction on a new multipurpose church building will soon be underway, and the congregation hopes to be in its new church building by next spring.

that architectural drawings have since been completed and approved. The well has been dug, and the general contractor, Osborne Co. out of Eden, says the new building should be finished within the next seven or eight months. “We’re looking forward to getting into the new building next spring,” said Lancaster.

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The new church building will be larger than its 118-year-old predecessor, and will be designed with a multi-purpose room suitable not only for church services, but for larger community gatherings. Lancaster said the multi-purpose room will be equipped with audio and visual technology, something the previous building did not have. Since Gideon Grove burned to the ground almost two years ago, its congregation has been meeting at Palestine United Methodist Church on Ellisboro Road in Stokesdale, where Lancaster is also a pastor. “They (the combined congregations) are two families in one house and they are learning that we are all truly the body of Christ, not individual churches,” Lancaster said. “We are one body, growing and learning together. Lancaster said that combining the two congregations and their resources has offered opportunities for the two churches to double their impact in the community. “I envision that will continue after we separate into two buildings. We have built relationships and I’m excited for the potential that it gives us. We do have that opportunity to share in things together and cover a larger area.” And not only has the combination stretched Palestine’s small space, but

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it’s stretched the spirits of both Gideon Grove and Palestine United Methodist Congregational members, Lancaster said. “It’s caused both congregations to stretch beyond what we thought we could – I feel like this has given us the opportunity to expand and grow in ways we wouldn’t have otherwise.” Though insurance will cover a portion of the cost to rebuild Gideon Grove United Methodist Church, contributions are still needed and much appreciated. “We still haven’t finished settling with the insurance company – we already knew the company would fall short of what we needed,” Lancaster said. “We still have a large amount that needs to be covered. For a small congregation, it’s a lot of money.

“We’re going forward with hope and faith and counting on the Lord – he has opened so many doors for us already,” Lancaster continued. “Right now, we will have a building, but we need to furnish it. We have about 50 folding chairs for people to sit on.”

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ROCK GYM

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...continued from p. 1 across the street, at a cost of $52,000. About 70 percent of the gym’s construction cost was covered by WPA funds, with the other 30 percent paid for by the community in the form of cash, labor and material. Area residents say students whose families raised tobacco were asked to bring bundles of tied tobacco to school, which was then sold and the money used to help pay for the structure. Stone for the building was quarried from the “Bob” Gamble farm on Pleasant Ridge Road, and stones were hauled to the construction site by mules. More than half of the 77 men hired to build the gym were from the Summerfield area. According to Gladys Scarlette’s book, “School Days in Summerfield, North Carolina,” a fifth grade class won first prize in a school-wide fundraiser for contributing 12 pounds of tobacco, $6.10 in cash and $3.80 from the sale of flowers. Their prize was free admis-

Summerﬁeld High School alumni gather in the rock gym to share memories and celebrate the gym being placed on the National Register of Historic Places. L to R: Betty Westmoreland Winfree, Dewey Trogdon, Dena Pegram, Linda Southard, Jean Isley, Carolyn Brown, Cecil Williams and Sue Beeson.

sion to a school movie. When the gym was finished, a dedication party, complete with orchestra music, dancing, barbecue and Brunswick stew, was held on Sept. 29, 1939, with over 1,000 people attending. A month later, a Halloween Carnival was held, and the proceeds of $114.43 were used to purchase a heating system for the new gym. In the years since then, the gym has been used for many dances, celebrations, youth sports, community events and as a polling place. At the dedication ceremony, Brown

told of being in the gym on Nov. 22, 1963, when he heard that President Kennedy had been shot. He was in seventh grade P.E. class, and his gym teacher had the students sit on the old wooden bleachers as he broke the news. Dewey Trogdon, a 1949 graduate of Summerfield High School, remembered as a child seeing the rock being pulled by cart and mule as the gym was built. He later played in the gym as a student, and he pointed out to attendees where the old score board had been and where the pot-bellied stoves were located. Trogdon also noted the boys’ and

girls’ locker rooms on opposite ends of the gym. “The girls had warm water, and the boys had cold water,” he remembered with a chuckle. Linda Southard, chair of the Summerfield Historical Committee and coordinator of the event, summed up the feelings of the alumni present before leading them in the school song: “I played ball in this gym. I love this gym - we had the most fun!” The gym not only has a special place in the hearts and memories of those who played there long ago, but continues to create memories for a new generation of students.

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Fred the Celebrity Cat enjoyed celebrating his ‘brother’ Tristan’s birthday with a few friends. Left to right: Evan, Cooper, Sammy, Carson, Briggs, Tristan (holding Fred), Miller, Tanner and Alex. Photo courtesy of Lisa Pegram.

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by ANNETTE JOYCE Charlie and I have tried lots of different activities, including obedience, agility and dock diving – but our favorite is nose work. The premise of the sport is simple: dogs search for a specific odor and find its hidden source within certain time constraints. Initially, dogs sniff out their favorite food or toy which is hidden in cardboard boxes. Once that task is mastered, the dogs advance to specific nose work odors – birch, anise and clove. By constantly changing the environment and the complexity, the game stays challenging. Admittedly, when I first heard about the activity, I was skeptical. My husband was even more so. Kelly still has a hard time understanding what we do and why. After all, at first all I was doing was paying for a class that taught my slobbering, always hungry Charlie to find delicious-smelling food. Where’s the difficulty in that? Almost a year later, we’re hooked, and

every Wednesday night we go to class at Dog Gone Fun in Kernersville. Of the regulars, Charlie is definitely the most excitable and probably the most easily distracted. In fact, initially he was more intent on destroying the containers than finding a hide. During the searches, it doesn’t take long to see a dog’s personality come through. With his ever-wagging rear end, Charlie is always eager to get on with the search. But he’s also an entertainer, not unlike a rodeo clown who runs around the arena to warm up the audience before the show begins. For Charlie, the first run-through is practice. He’s scoping out the area and finds the scent in his own time. By the second run-through, he’s ready to go full force. In nose work, the handler must learn to read the dog and it’s their job to make the alert when the scent has been found. Sometimes Charlie’s signs are obvious. He makes this loud, snuffling sound and vacuums the room. At other times, he’s more subtle, sometimes only letting out a

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Charlie, now three years old, loves nose work and after passing a nose recognition test, has even competed (something I thought we’d never do).

I alerted the judges and we passed. I can’t believe how ridiculously proud I was of him. I’d love to say that Charlie now finds all the hides immediately and that he is as well behaved as his classmates, but that’s not the case. He’s still my wild and lovable dog. The important thing is that we have a great time working the scent and being with other dogs and their owners. Charlie has taught me that it’s not always about being the top dog, but rather about enjoying what you do.

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by L.A. LOGAN Northern Guilford was in unfamiliar territory on Sept. 26, trailing 14-7 in the second half for the first time this season. “We’re not losing this game,” said quarterback Cameron Harris, during a timeout in the third quarter. Despite three turnovers, the Nighthawks battled back, outscoring the Warriors 28-7 in the final 13 minutes of the game and delivering Western Alamance their first loss of the season, 35-21.

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Mook Reynolds jukes numerous Western Alamance defenders for a 30-yard reception from Cameron Harris in the second quarter of the game on Sept. 26. Northern delivered Western Alamance their ﬁrst loss of the season, 35-21. Photo by Laura Pullins/NWO

Norcott intercepted a pass and bolted 67 yards down the visitors’ sideline for a touchdown in the closing seconds of the third quarter, giving Northern a 21-14 lead and momentum heading into the fourth quarter. “Coach said, ‘play your responsibility first’ … The ball came to me, and we went to the house,” said Norcott. “(The interception) felt really good and put my team in the lead. We had a fight but came out winning the battle.”

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times – two fumbles and an interception. Good moves | Reynolds’ wicked series of juke moves on a 30-yard reception. Freeman lowered his shoulder on more than one occasion, running over defenders like Bo Jackson. Bad move | Northern faked a punt on fourth down, which resulted in a fumble and a Western Alamance recovery, giving the Warriors excellent field position. The Warriors capitalized on the opportu-

nity, scoring a touchdown that put them ahead 14-7. Shout-out to Northern’s coaching staff and players for keeping their cool when Western Alamance took a 14-7 lead in the third quarter.

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Next game | On Friday, Oct. 3, Northern travels to Eastern Alamance in Mebane, where the Nighthawks hope to continue their five-game winning streak against their undefeated conference opponent.

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Northwest shuts down Grimsley despite Homol’s absence Northwest (4-2) 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 || 26 0 | 0 | 0 |13 || 13 Grimsley (1-5) Despite quarterback Josh Homol sitting out of the game due to a concussion, Northwest Guilford improved to 4-2 after shutting down Grimsley, 26-13. Sophomore Jake Smith started in place of Homol and did a “nice job” according to head football coach Jared Rolfes. “Our goal was to get a win in the midst of being banged up and holding some guys out,” said Rolfes. “We got the win and had some guys step up and make plays when we needed them. Grimsley gave us some things we wanted up front because they were concerned about our passing game. We were able to take advantage of their alignments. “Our linemen did a nice job of getting better at base concepts. We need to keep working in this area, as our run game will be a huge component in conference play.” Notable stats | Wide receiver Thomas Hennigan had seven receptions for 72 yards and one touchdown. He also added three rushes for 12 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Kyle Finne rushed the ball 30 times for 126 yards. Running back Tariq Howard added 13

rushes for 64 yards, and wide receiver Mark Garner had five catches for 52 yards. Rolfes on Hennigan’s role | “Thomas has been the biggest offensive threat on our team. He is one of the top offensive producers in the area, so we can’t exactly hide the fact we are trying to get him the ball. We will continue to do that and use our base schemes to get him the ball. His role will continue to be versatile.” Coach’s reflections | “We need to get healthy and clean up some of our basic fundamentals. I don’t think we have played a complete game yet and really shown what a full night is like against the Vikings. In the midst of that, I am proud of our guys for finding ways to win ...” Defensively | “We have done a nice job of simplifying things so that our guys can play fast and be comfortable. Coach McComb and the other defensive coaches do a great job of game planning and preparing our kids. We have a few guys on the defensive line who I think are close to helping us, and they will benefit from this week.” The Vikings have a bye on Oct. 3. Join them for Homecoming on Oct. 10, when they will host Ragsdale in the R.L. Billings stadium at Northwest.

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Course description: Course to cover fixed, immediate, index and variable annuities. Other topics will include: how to understand your annuity, pros and cons of annuity investing, annuity strategies, how to properly evaluate annuities, tax and estate issues with annuity investing, how the “Deficit Reduction Act of 2005” may affect your annuity investments and much more.

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A little business background: Gate City Home Inspections has been in business for a year. I’ve always had a strong interest in construction and entrepreneurship and after 10-plus years working in the corporate world and going through multiple buyouts, I decided it was time to take my fate into my own hands.

makes for better quality inspections. Your business philosophy? Our goal is to provide thorough, objective property assessments while adhering to the North Carolina Home Inspection Licensure Board (NCHILB) Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. On a personal note: Residents of Oak Ridge, my wife, Heather, and I have been married for 15 years. We have a 5-yearold son who just started kindergarten at Oak Ridge Elementary. In my spare time, I enjoy training at CrossFit Oak Ridge, playing guitar and all things classic cars. On a side note: I graduated from UNCG with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and worked for a local lab for 10-plus years.

What is the main service your company provides? Home inspection services and radon testing. What is unique about your business? Because I’m an experienced general contractor, I offer a unique perspective that

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Tesh elected president of national pest management organization Summerfield resident William “Billy” Tesh, owner of Pest Management Systems in Greensboro, was recently elected to serve as president of National Pest Management Association.

look forward to working with my colleagues to continue to promote the general interest and welfare of the pest management industry, as well as reinforce the value of pest management in protecting public health and property.”

“I am pleased to be selectTesh Tesh will serve as NPMA ed as the association president by my industry peers,” says Tesh. “I president until June 30, 2016.

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The custom home you want, where you want it You’ve always dreamed of building your own custom home. One with the layout that suits your lifestyle and features that work specifically for you and your family. You’ve even found the perfect location. Now, all you need is the perfect builder – one who will listen to your needs and wants, be affordable and provide a stress-free experience. That’s exactly what you’ll find at America’s Home Place. As one of the largest custom home builders in the nation, America’s Home

Place builds affordable, quality homes exactly the way you want them built, exactly where you want them built. And, they’ve been doing it for more than four decades. In the Triad for over 20 years, the Greensboro office recently relocated to a larger, more convenient location along Horse Pen Creek Road. Coe Strother, the company’s division president, and Della Golden, building consultant for the Greensboro office, both love the new Greensboro location. “Our new office is two and half times larger than the old location,” says Strother. “We’ve been growing in the Greensboro area for awhile and this prepares us for our continued expansion.” “With the added space, we’re able to show more of our selections and give the homeowner a better idea of what their home will look like,” says Golden, who works with clients in choosing and coordinating their future home’s features and decor. Very few custom home builders have the longevity of America’s Home Place, Strother points out. “You don’t stay in business that

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America’s Home Place held a ribbon cutting ceremony in July to celebrate the opening of its new showroom at the corner of Horse Pen Creek and New Garden roads. Shown, L to R: Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan, company officials: Division President Coe Strother, Building Consultant Della Golden, Production Coordinator Lindsey Griffith, Building Superintendent Steven Creed and General Manager Jim Beaver, and Greensboro District 5 City Councilman Tony Wilkins.

long without providing a high level of quality and service,” he says. “This is a company with a great heart which was built on the founder’s desire to build a better home for his clients.” The majority of America’s Home Place homes are in rural areas. Although the company occasionally helps clients find land, the majority already have land and just need a builder they can trust. Having built hundreds of homes, America’s Home Place has streamlined the building process to eliminate most of the stress involved with building a custom home. The first step to building your dream home begins when you step into the new showroom. There, Golden and her sales coordinator, Krista Wilkins, will gather information about your lifestyle, including the size of your family, how often you like to entertain, the number of bedrooms and baths you’d like to have and your budget. The company even offers a free evaluation of your land to make sure your selected plan suits your property. From there you’ll be able to view a variety of floor plans. “We have over 90 plans available, which can be modified to suit individual preferences,” says Golden. Once you’ve decided on your floor plan, you’ll move on to choosing the features you want in your home, such as floors, countertops, plumbing and light fixtures. There’s no need to worry about whether everything goes together. Golden and Wilkins have years of experience in construction and decorating and are able to assist in making certain that your home comes together perfectly. With America’s Home Place, higher-end features such as nine-foot ceilings, engineered hardwoods in sese lect areas, granite kitchen countertops and interior wrought-iron balusters on stairs and balconies are standard. Strother says providing high-quality standards is vital to the company’s business.

“I think nothing disappoints a client more than feeling like they’re part of a bait and switch scheme,” he says. “We work hard to give our clients an affordably priced home with some really nice standard features.” Working with reputable, well-known suppliers and buying in large volumes enables America’s Home Place to customize homes while keeping prices reasonable. “We build several hundred houses each year. Because of this, we have established strong relationships with topof-the-line manufacturers,” says Strother. Brands such as Mohawk, Delta, Whirlpool, Owens Corning, Marsh and Silverline are some of the top names that dominate the showroom floor. Plus, with America’s Home Place, you’ll be enjoying life in your new home before you know it. Golden says the timeframe for building one of their custom homes is significantly less than industry averages. A good value, exceptional service and a stress-free experience is what America’s Home Place is all about. That and building the custom homes their clients have been dreaming about owning.

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calendar FRIDAY, OCT. 3  Book Sale | Join us on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. for a book sale at the Greensboro Public Library, 219 N. Church St. Find best-sellers in fiction and nonfiction, plus children’s books. Most hardbacks are $2; most paperbacks are 50 cents. For additional sale dates and times, visit our online community calendar at www.nwobserver.com.  Dinner/Silent Auction | Preservation Oak Ridge will hold a silent auction and BBQ dinner on Oct. 3 at Oak Ridge UMC’s fellowship hall, 2424 Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for children under 8. All proceeds used toward the renovation of Ai Church in Oak Ridge. More info: call (336) 643-3447, 643-9047 or 644-1777. SATURDAY, OCT. 4  Fall Festival | Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 100 N.C. 150 W., Greensboro, will have its fall festival on Oct. 4 from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Enjoy breakfast biscuits, a bake and yard sale, a hotdog lunch, Brunswick stew and more. For more info, call (336) 643-3519 or email dsg323@bellsouth.net.  Brunswick Stew/Yard Sale | Stokesdale Masonic Lodge, 8420 Ellisboro Road, will hold its annual Brunswick stew and yard sale on Oct. 4. Purchase stew for $7/quart, starting at 11 a.m. The yard sale will run from 7:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Call Peggy Murphy (336) 643-8220 or Don Rhoney (336) 423-3632 to reserve your free space.  Hunter Sight-In Day | Safely sight your rifles for the upcoming season on Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Guilford Country Range, 3050 County Farm Road, Gibsonville. 100-yard sight-ins will be scheduled from 9 a.m. - noon and 200-yard sight-ins from noon - 3 p.m. A $5 donation per target allows the attendee to shoot 10 rounds to sight their weapon. All proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project and Explorer Post 593. More info: call (336) 641-3694.  Firemen’s BBQ | Oak Ridge Fire Department will hold its fall BBQ sale and dinner on Oct. 4. BBQ by the pound (and slaw) will be available 9 a.m. until sold out. Dinner served 4 p.m. until sold out (eat in or take out). For more info, see ad on page 3. SUNDAY, OCT. 5  Meet and Greet the Candidates | Golden Antiques in Summerfield will host a Meet and Greet the Candidates running for local and state-level offices on Oct. 5 from 2 - 4 p.m.

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5424 Union Grove Road, will celebrate their 103rd homecoming on Oct. 5, from 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pastor Steve Roberson will lead the service along with several guest speakers; music will be provided by The Followers. Please join us for a covered dish luncheon immediately following the service. For more info, call (336) 996-2299 or email cbennett@triad.rr.com.

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TUESDAY, OCT. 7  Fundraiser for Breast Cancer | Come support the JV and Varsity volleyball teams on Oct. 7 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Northwest High School, 5240 NW School Road, to help raise money for the Alight Foundation of Greensboro, which provides support to women recently diagnosed with breast cancer. More info: call (336) 209-6709 or email thecranes@triad.rr.com.  Oak Ridge Garden Club | The Oak Ridge Garden Club will meet on Oct. 7 from 7 - 9 p.m. For the meeting location or more info, call (336) 244-8561 or email cherylgmitchell@roadrunner.com. THURSDAY, OCT. 9  Town Council Meeting | The Stokesdale Town Council will meet on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. Info/agenda: www.stokesdale.org.

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Golf Tournament

Saturday, Oct. 11 • 7:30 am Pleasant Ridge Golf Course

Come join this fun run/walk

Saturday, Oct. 11 • 9am Mad Hatter Restaurant, 201 Smyres Place, Greensboro Entry fee $23 until Sept. 30 • $25 from Oct. 1-11

Teams will be entered into a drawing for 3 cash prizes!

$400 • $200 • $100

Bring your craziest, coolest, biggest hat! Plus, enjoy festivities after the run, including games, music and prizes.

Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place!

For more info and to register online, visit jonesracingcompany.com/bill-evans-mad-hatter If unable to attend, please mail tax-deductible donations to Bill Evans Student Leadership Fund / UNCG Advancement Services P.O. Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170 This event benefits the Bill Evans Student Leadership Scholarship fund. Proceeds will go to deserving students in the Department of Public Health and Human Science at UNCG.

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Get your hair cut, support an end to domestic violence On Sunday, Oct. 5, Next Step Ministries is hosting “Cut Out Domestic Violence,” a haircut-a-thon to benefit the group’s local domestic violence safe house. The event will be held at Trend Setters Styling Salon in the Factory in downtown Kernersville from 1-5 p.m. All cuts will be performed by professional stylists for a donation to the charity. In addition to haircuts, the familyfriendly event will feature a bake sale, live music, a raffle, silent auction, face painting, food and other family fun. As many communities struggle to support victims of domestic violence, Kernersville is fortunate to have the presence of Next Step Ministries, which has served the surrounding community for over 16 years and helped several hun-

dred women and their children.

The organization provides a wide range of services for survivors of domestic violence, including shelter, food, clothing, transportation, employment assistance, counseling and legal help to secure longterm protection from their abusers. They also offer a 24-hour crisis line at (336) 413-5858. To learn more about the signs and impact of domestic violence, the services Next Step Ministries offers, or how you can help support their efforts, visit www.nextstepdv.org.

Summerﬁeld students RUN to support their school Annual event raises more than $33,000

SUMMERFIELD – A few rain drops didn’t stop students, parents and community leaders from supporting Summerfield Elementary on Sept. 26.

“We wanted to show the community how great our supporters are, and what a warm and inviting atmosphere this public school has,” said Lynne DeVaney, PTA president.

Every student ran a mile to help raise funds for the school. They were cheered on by happy (although slightly

The event was sponsored by local businesses and donations from the community, and has raised more than

CELEBRATIONS LANDWEHRMANN/WHITE ENGAGEMENT

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Rob and Kathy Landwehrmann are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lora Landwehrmann, to Jack White. Parents of the groom are Rich White of Summerfield and Denise Sheldon Koontz of Stokesdale.

Call (336) 996-8878 for a haircut appointment. The Factory is located on North Main Street in downtown Kernersville.

The wedding is planned for July 29, 2015, which will mark the couple’s 10-year anniversary.

Layne Weaver RN, FNP A Greensboro native, Layne began her nursing career with Cone Health in 1996, caring for patients in medical intensive care, neuro-surgical intensive care and emergency.

Lora is a graduate student at UNC Greensboro and Jack is a software developer at Bellomy Research in Winston-Salem.

She believes health is strongly influenced by lifestyle: food choices, exercise, sleep, stressors and relationships. Her goal is to create a partnership that leads patients to be their best. Layne and her husband, Dennis, have two sons, Luke and Grant. In her free time, she watches basketball and soccer, and when time permits, she enjoys sewing and growing flowers.

wet) city officials, school board members, firefighters and proud parents.

75TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Marvin and Kathleen Atchison, better known as “Bud and Kit,” celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on Sept. 28, 2014. They met at Colfax school in the sixth grade, and were married on Sept. 28, 1939.

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years. He is well-deserving of this honor.” “It is humbling to receive the award and to be honored by the NCHSAA staff,” said Hughes. “Even though I get my name mentioned as an award winner, no high school athletic director can

be recognized for an award without a really strong coaching staff and school administration. I simply oversee the outstanding work done day in and day out by our coaches at Northwest, and they are the ones who deserve the credit.”

Spaghetti supper/fundraiser for Matt Young set for Oct. 11 Summerfield Fire Department will hold a spaghetti supper/fundraiser for firefighter Matt Young on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 4-7 p.m. The event will be held at Fire Station 9, 7400 Summerfield Road.

Photo courtesy of Guilford County Schools

First graders in Mrs. Kornegay’s class at Summerﬁeld Elementary pose with the school mascot before embarking on a one-mile run to raise funds for the school.

$33,000 so far. The money will be put toward creating a science discovery lab, Common Core resources, instructional supplies, technology up-

grades, school garden enhancements, recess equipment, health initiatives, cultural arts programs and much more.

Celebrate with us! Union Grove Baptist Church in Oak Ridge will celebrate its 103rd homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Steve Roberson will lead the service along with guest speakers Rev. Tom Brown, former interim pastor, and Rev.

Neal Eller, former pastor. Special music will be provided by The Followers, under the direction of Ms. Cindy Stacey. A covered dish luncheon will follow the worship service in the Arbor Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited.

Hughes honored with Charlie Adams Distinguished Service Award NW GUILFORD – John Hughes, athletic director for Northwest High, recently received the Charlie Adams Distinguished Service Award from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) for Region 5.

levels.

“John is one of the more experienced athletic directors in GCS and does a great job managing a very large athletic program,” said Leigh Hebbard, Director of Athletics for GCS. “He is respected among Hughes his peers and at the NCHSAA The NCHSAA gives the for the work he has done award to athletic educators with his school and with the NCHSAA who regularly go above and beyond the regional basketball tournaments in recent call of duty both at the local and state

Matt continues to show slow but steady progress after an ATV accident on July 4 that resulted in a serious

brain injury.

Tour the fire station, meet your local firefighters, see the fire trucks and let the kids enjoy bouncing in the fire safety bounce house, all while helping raise funds for a hero. All proceeds from this event will be used to help Matt offset his medical expenses.

Cordelia Wilson competes for Miss Teen Greensboro title Cordelia Wilson of Oak Ridge was recently selected to participate in the 2014 Miss Teen Greensboro pageant competition on Oct. 4. This will be Cordelia’s first pageant; she will compete in the Miss Teen division. If Cordelia were to win the title of Miss Teen Greensboro, she would receive her share of thousands of dollars in scholarships and prizes and represent

Greensboro and the surrounding communities at the national competition that will take place in Orlando, Florida. Any business, organization, or individual interested in sponsoring Cordelia or purchasing tickets to the Miss Teen Greensboro pageant, which will be held at Page High School in Greensboro, may contact Emily Wilson at (336) 510-7919 or visit www.gofundme.com/e5q7n8.

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Laura Pullins, right, poses with her new friend, Danielle. The two forged a relationship at the 2013 Winter Classic Special Olympics when Pullins attended to take pictures of Northern Guilford High School athletes who were volunteering at the event.  While attending the Great Pumpkin Event in Oak Ridge last year, Pullins, right, was excited to meet another Minnie Mouse and insisted the two have their picture made together.

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Thanks for the memories – it’s been a great year by LAURA PULLINS/NWO Mark Twain once said, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” For most of my life, I’ve struggled to

find contentment … always dreaming of something more. It’s become even more of a challenge as I grow older and watch friends reach important milestones in their own lives, while I’m still struggling to find my way. That being said, I’ve made the difficult decision to step away from my position at the Northwest Observer to

Here to stay and growing every day New name, new address, same location! Thanks for your continued support during the contruction of the roadways

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pursue other passions. Although I don’t know what the future holds, I have faith in Him and the extraordinary plans He has in store for me. It’s been a pleasure serving our readers and I’m very thankful for the people I’ve met, the stories I’ve been honored to tell, and the newfound appreciation I have for this community. Thank you for supporting me throughout the past year. I will miss being a part

of the talented team that brings community news to northwest Guilford County. Cheers, my friends. I’ll be seeing you.

We’ll miss you, ‘Laura P’ The only thing I won’t miss about Laura Pullins leaving our team is that it will make it a little less confusing to only have one Laura at a time in our small office. And that’s the only thing.

to our team and decided to bring her on in a part-time capacity to help me cover events and feature writing.

It didn’t take long before Laura P not only developed skills with the camera, but I remember when this bright began winning the hearts of young woman, who I eventually our readers. In just a little over dubbed “Laura P,” or “Miss Patti Stokes a year, Laura has attended P,” came into our office just publisher/editor hundreds of community events, a little over a year ago and taken thousands of photos and done left her resumé with my assistant. Only some of her own story weaving. months earlier she had returned home Only those who have had the pleafrom college after earning a degree in sure of getting to know her will have a communications, and she was ready to sense of how much all of us here at the jump into the workforce. I couldn’t put Northwest Observer will miss her beautiher to work full-time, but I immediately ful smile, her endearing moments of sensed that she would be a great asset

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embarrassment, and witnessing the way her heart melts at the sight of children and animals. It is so much easier to say hello than

goodbye, so for now I’ll just say, “See you around town, Laura P, and know that there is a very special place for you in our company’s history book.”

Climate change in the news again On Sept. 21, hundreds of thousands marched throughout the world demanding action on climate change. One hundred twenty world leaders gathered in New York for the United Nations Summit on Climate Change. What can we do? A 2006 U.N. report estimated that meat production accounts for 18 percent of man-made greenhouse gases. A 2009 article in the respected World Watch magazine suggested that the contribution may be closer to 50 percent.

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GRINS and GRIPES

GRINS to...  Growin Green for the amazing turnaround they have performed at Stokesdale Town Park’s athletic fields! Money well spent!  Preservation Oak Ridge for the recent progress on restoring historic Ai Church. Looks great! The Oct. 3 dinner/ silent auction fundraiser (6:30-8:30, ORUMC fellowship hall) will feature Seagrove pottery, gift certificates, antiques, Harvick shirt, collectibles, artwork, household items, much more!  The wonderful people at Walgreens in Summerfield for making every shopping trip a pleasure, starting with their manager, Camero, to the checkout lady. They are helpful and nice.

an extensive repair job, they made sure I had a way home to southeast Guilford County and back to work in Oak Ridge.

GRIPES to...  The person who let our dog out of the car in Stokesdale’s Bi-Rite parking lot. Thankfully he was found, safe and secure, after four hours of searching! Shame on you – he could have been injured or killed.  The Dollar General thief “grin.” It’s not about the warrant, it’s about what is right and wrong. Stealing is NEVER okay. I’d like to know where you draw the line. #stealingisillegal #IstandbyDollarGeneral

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SURVEY ...continued from p. 1 density, and this is not currently acceptable in the northwest sector due to septic requirements. “Developers have huge hurdles when developing in urban areas, such as septic requirements, tighter zoning laws in northwest Guilford townships and opposition from residents. “New zoning requirements would need to be formed to protect surrounding areas, but would have to provide for more density with regard to lot sizes. Green space and common areas cost developers money and they have to make that up in the number of building lots. “I feel we should look at what other areas have done and how they have managed growth. By providing modestpriced homes, our tax base would grow and our communities would become more diversified. I have had the opportunity to participate as a judge in Charlotte’s Parade of Homes. They have

a variety of communities with various price points. These have been very well planned and have been successful in their land management. “I think the misconception is that it will devalue the current homes in our area. With the proper planning and foresight, I don’t think it would be detrimental to our area. Again, the key is to be proactive and plan for the future. Change is inevitable if we are to continue to grow.” Bobbie Gardner, Realtor STOKESDALE “The last thing anybody wants is a politician trying to build a house, but I do think the area needs more affordably priced homes. Many kids growing up in this community can’t afford to stay here, and as their parents get older these empty nesters don’t want to maintain the large houses and yards they currently have. Right now, there aren’t any options for either of these segments of the population. “It would be a shame to lose these people. As they leave, we start to lose the rich history that makes Oak Ridge such a special place.

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“With that said, we’ve got a lot of challenges to overcome before seeing more modestly priced homes on the horizon. There’s the high cost of land and the infrastructure needed for new developments. Probably our biggest challenge in Oak Ridge is the lack of a water and sewer system – however, we are working on getting a water system in place. “Also, the town is in the process of reviewing its land use plan. A separate committee of citizens has been set up to tweak the existing plan and they will probably consider how more affordable housing can be incorporated. Hopefully, we can get some solid ideas on what can be done to make this a reality.” George McClellan OAK RIDGE Town Council “I would love for a developer to build some moderately priced, one-story condos for us ‘older folks’ in the northwest area who want to downsize. As the people of Oak Ridge get older and sell their property, they will need a place to live. “Check out the statistics in Guilford County for the ages of adults and you’ll

probably find that the 55-and-older age group is growing in population, but the housing market is trying to build for the younger families. Not everyone can afford, nor wants a $400,000 home. “I would love to see some single floor condos in the $200,000 to $275,000 price range that offer a park so we could take grandkids to play as well as for us to ‘sit’ and visit, a clubhouse for entertaining and a walking path. It doesn’t cost anything to dream, does it?” Trisha Minix NW GREENSBORO

Want to weigh in? How do you define “middle income housing?” Is there enough of it in the northwest area, or do we need more? Would more middle income housing options bring down the value of existing homes in the $450,000-plus range? Is it your local town council’s job to try to “tamper” with the marketplace, as some have suggested? We welcome your input. To share your opinions, email Patti Stokes at editor@nwobserver.com.

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Woman hit by stray bullet STOKESDALE – On Monday, Sept. 29, a customer at the Double K Bar off Belews Creek Road was sitting in her parked vehicle when she noticed a stinging sensation and some bleeding in her leg. Initially, she didn’t realize she had been struck by a bullet. After the police arrived, they de-

ASSAULT SEPT. 23 | A resident of Snow Hill Drive in Summerfield reported being strangulated during a domestic dispute. SEPT. 26 | A resident of Bar-Mot Drive in northern Greensboro reported being assaulted during a family disturbance. Warrants were advised.

BURGLARY SEPT. 24 | A resident of Annry Drive in Summerfield reported an unknown person forced open the rear door of the residence and stole several electronic items, and a pair of designer sunglasses and a safe. The value of the stolen property was estimated at over $2,000. SEPT. 27 | A resident of Pleasant Ridge Road in Summerfield reported her unoccupied residence had been broken into sometime between June – September. After gaining entry by forcing open the rear door to the residence, the suspect stole several pieces of furniture from inside. The estimated value of stolen and damaged property is $10,000. SEPT. 27 | A resident of NC 68 N. in Oak Ridge reported an unknown suspect gained entry to the home by cutting the screen to a bedroom window. Once inside, the suspect stole multiple

termined the bullet appeared to have struck the woman from an upward angle; there was no evidence that it came from anyone in close proximity to the victim, nor that the victim had been intentionally targeted. The victim was taken to the hospital, where she was treated and released. computers, a TV and jewelry; the loss was estimated at $3,825. SEPT. 29 | A resident of Tannery Road in Summerfield reported an unknown suspect gained entry to the home by breaking the glass on a rear door. The suspect stole electronics and tools valued at $2,986. SEPT. 29 | A resident of U.S. 158 in Stokesdale reported an unknown suspect pried open a rear door and removed appliances and copper pipe valued at $300.

DRUG/ALCOHOL SEPT. 27 | After a Raleigh resident was stopped on Summerfield Road for a defective tail light and license plate light, she was arrested for driving impaired and charged with a DWI. SEPT. 28 | A Greensboro resident was stopped on N.C. 150 in Summerfield for swerving in and out of his lane. He was arrested and charged with Provisional DWI and Driving Left of Center.

THEFT SEPT. 22 | Stonefield Cellars, located off N.C. 68 in Stokesdale, reported someone stole a tiller, valued at $200, from under an open shed.

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www.fieldsoffaith.com Students from Guilford County will be joining thousands of other youth on athletic fields all across the nation on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 7pm. This event will take place at Northwest High School football stadium, where students will share their Christian faith with their fellow students. This rapidly growing, interdenominational outreach event will be held at more than 450 high school locations throughout the nation on this same date. For more information contact Eddie Miller, Triad FCA (336) 337-9594 • emiller@fca.org

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ESTATE SALE, Sat., Oct. 4, 9am-2pm, 4513 Peeples Road, Oak Ridge (off Hwy. 68, across from GTCC Aviation School). Dorothy Peeples Andersson and the late Arne Andersson’s estate. A lifetime of treasures, including Royal Christmas china Holly Holidays, Red-Cliff ironstone china White Raised Grape and Vine, needlepoint picture “Bless this House,” bed linens, tablecloths, kitchen utensils, lamps, crystal, Swedish items, tatted laces and supplies, Congress playing “Bridge Cards,” and much, much more!

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EVENT STAFF NEEDED The Gardens at Gray Gables is looking to hire 3-4 individuals to help with event set up, break down, and to oversee events. $8/hr. If interested please come by the office Monday-Thursday from 9am-5pm to fill out an application. Must be available to work Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. GENERAL SERVICE automotive position, part time, possibly full-time, M&M Tire & Auto, 5570 US Hwy. 220N, Summerfield. Apply in person, no phone calls please. STYLIST NEEDED WITH CLIENTELE, all b/r’s, $160 plus perks. Toppa the Morn Hair Salon. Amenities: wax machine, break room, cable TV, fridge, toaster oven, microwave, washer/dryer, locker, coffee+, steam dryers, water cooler, back/bar free. Call Joe McHugh, (336) 235-0911, ext. 0. DRIVERS: NO Layoffs! Great pay, medical benefits. Regular home time. Excellent driver incentives. Local & regional. Exceptional late-model equipment. (855) 315-0368.

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 PUBLIC NOTICE OAK RIDGE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Oak Ridge will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7pm at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road, to consider the variance described below. All citizens will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. Case No. BOA-14-02: Oscar Able requests a variance to Section 30-382(a) of the Oak Ridge Code of Ordinances, to allow an addition to an accessory structure in front of the front building line of the principal structure. The property is located at 8322 Haw River Rd, Tax Parcel 0166363, Oak Ridge Township, Oak Ridge ETJ (Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction) and is zoned AG (Agricultural).

 SAVE THE DATE SILENT AUCTION & BBQ DINNER, Fri., Oct. 3, 6:30-8:30pm, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Proceeds beneﬁt Preservation Oak Ridge and the renovation of Ai Church.

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Vintage CAbi DESIGNER CLOTHING SALE, Saturday, Oct. 4, 11am–4pm, Bill’s Pizza Pub, 1431 NC 68, Oak Ridge. All sizes available! Come early for best selection! Seller has never been a consultant and is not representing company. Radie Mae Cook MEMORIAL FALL BBQ, Sat., October 4, 3-5pm, Pleasant Ridge Community Church, 1826 Pleasant Ridge Road, Greensboro, 27410. Takeouts available 12n-2pm, $8/pound, $14/meal for four. Call 708-4000 for additional info. Oak Ridge Firemen’s “OLD STYLE” BBQ, Saturday, Oct. 4, Linville Road Fire Station. Pick-up begins at 9am, $8/pound. All-youcan-eat and take-outs, 4pm till sold out, $8/ plate, $6/seniors and kids under 12. See display ad on page 3 for all the details. OPEN HOUSE at Artemis and The Scavengers, Oct. 4 and Oct. 18, 10am-3pm. Meet the artists & designers, refreshments provided, start your holiday shopping! 106-A College Road, Greensboro. (336) 855-7959.

Tell our readers about your event! GREENSBORO FIELDS OF FAITH event, Wednesday, Oct. 8, Northwest High School football stadium. Tailgate and band start at 6:30pm, program begins at 7pm, Visit www. ﬁeldsoffaith.com or see display ad on page 25 for more info. BBQ & BOOGIE IN THE VINEYARD, Sat., Oct. 11, VIP tasting, 5pm, general admission, 6pm, Stoneﬁeld Cellars Winery in Stokesdale. See display ad on page 25 for more information. Bill Evans’ MAD HATTER RUN, Saturday, October 11, 9am, Mad Hatter Restaurant, 201 Smyres Place, Greensboro. See display ad on page 19 for more info, or visit jonesracingcompany.com/bill-evans-mad-hatter to register.

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GARAGE SALE, Sat., Oct. 4, 8am-3pm, 7196 Tadpole Ct., Frog’s Leap subdivision, off Hwy. 150. Furniture, home, garden, 80’s toys, collectibles, electronics, vintage & much more. Look for balloons.

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

 HOME SERVICES

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

 HOME SERVICES

KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and win-

for closet, pantry, garage, office & more

dows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hard-

DESIGN & INSTALLATION

wood and linoleum ﬂoors, and remodeling

(336) 931-0600

of all kinds. No job too small. Free est.

BEKPaintCompany.com • References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed

Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.

FREE in-home consultation!

JLB REMODELING, INC.

(336) 880-3845

NC GC license #69997. Free estimates.

deepriverclosets.com

Insured. Custom remodeling & additions. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

PLUMBING

MOBILE WELDING SERVICE Residential, wrought-iron fence & gates,

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. 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.

POWER WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873. POWER WASHING BY MAYS Specializing in vinyl homes. 215-8775.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

ON-TARGET

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. Tc. GicEes, In ARerv -Tction S OCoNnstru

Roof Replacements / Repairs Siding & Windows Custom Decks / Porches General Home Repairs Remodeling / Painting 30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

Organized solutions

FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable

custom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, 362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com. 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.

Services TM Construction , INC

ROOFING 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. 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.

 MISC. SERVICES

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

Outdoor living | Fire pits | Screened porches

644-8615 office 508-5242 cell

NC Gen. Contractor #72797

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, custom decks, garages, siding, windows, rooﬁng specials. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 3626343. RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

QUEEN SLEIGH BED, cherry finish, with mattress & box spring, only 6 months old, paid $800, will sell for $300. 965-0221. FIREWOOD FOR SALE, $75/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615. FOUR CEMETERY PLOTS located in the Fountain section, Westminster Gardens, Greensboro. Will sacrifice below market value, $8,500 for all four. (336) 643-7077. THOMASVILLE WOOD/IRON HUTCH. Beautiful! Excellent cond. 86 x 64 x 21”. Will send photos if interested. 324-3607. 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. PERSIMMON PULP, jam, pudding, and more! 816-3441 or 996-3892. KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Fresh produce, pumpkins & mums! 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfield. (336) 708-0485. WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles and so much more! 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Consignors needed, $100/mo. for 10’ x 10’ space. Larger spaces available. Please call (336) 992-2469. Hours: Monday-Sat., 10am-7pm, Sunday, 1-6pm.

 MISC. WANTED LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Licensed & insured

 MISC. FOR SALE

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. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted mowers, grills, appliances, bikes, AC’s, grills, electrical items, batteries, metal items, etc. 689-4167.

CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick-up 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. PHOTOS! Where do you take your Northwest Observer?

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 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES  REAL ESTATE

 REAL ESTATE

ANIMALS AVAILABLE

HOMES FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

TWO FEMALE MINI HORSES, play well with dogs, pasture required, must stay together. $500/pair. (919) 616-8645. Stokesdale.

STOKESDALE 1BR APARTMENT, single

VANGUARD REAL ESTATE OPTIONS, LLC. No-fee and low-fee listings. Mike Blackwelder, (336) 644-1476.

We t reat y ou r d og li k e fa m ily

occupancy, $525/month, utilities included. No pets. (336) 643-9461. QUIET GUEST APARTMENT with 1-car

HOMES FOR SALE

garage, 1BR, 1BA. No pets, no smoking.

CAROLINA MARINA, 214 Pelican Dr. Jet ski lift, boat slip, 40’ covered deck, park model, water front. $95,000. Ken, (336) 337-9268.

Available 10/4. Sec. dep., references, credit

 Family-owned and operated; owners live on premises.  All-inclusive, small facility with private suites, late let-outs and grooming.

check. $875/mo. (336) 686-8945.

HOMES FOR SALE

OPEN HOUSE Sun, Oct 5 • 2- 4pm

 REAL ESTATE NEW LISTING – OVER 2 ACRES

N 10 RACT I T N O C UNDER

DAYS

2405 Wall Meadow Lane This 2,800+ SF home boasts a 4-car garage (1 attached and 1 detached) and 4 bedrooms. Northern Schools. 2.46 acres, screened porch, deck and fire pit. Hardwoods, granite & plantation shutters. Unfinished area over garage. $379,900

Nancy J. Hess

Stokesdale • (336) 298-4712

nancy.hess@bhhsyostandlittle.com (336) 215-1820

BOARDING / PET SITTING HORSE STALLS, full/partial board. Western riding lessons. (336) 338-0053. THORNEWOOD FARMS Horse stalls. Full board & pasture board available. Call Dawn at (336) 392-4944. 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.

FOR SALE BY OWNER, 7825 Charles Place Drive. Exceptional property in Arbor Run (cul-de-sac), open ﬂoor plan, great room, granite kitchen, hardwoods, study, 4BR, 4.5BA, nearly-ﬁnished basement, screened-in porch, deck, 3-car garage, approx. 1 acre wooded lot. Club house with swim & tennis! Buyers agents welcome! Please call (360) 931-1216 for information.

OPEN HOUSE Sun, Oct 5 • 2- 4pm

8505 Rosedale Drive, Oak Ridge Amazing executive home in Twelve Oaks! Coveted cul-de-sac location, serene setting. $427,500

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

ramilya.siegel@atcmail.com www.allentate.com/RamilyaSiegel

8203 Brotherstwo Road

OPEN HOUSE Sun, Oct 5 • 2- 4pm

DeDe Cunningham Realtor ® / Broker NC Licensed Contractor Chairman’s Circle Award

(336) 509-1923 allentate.com/DedeCunningham

 REAL ESTATE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

7521 Henson Forest Drive

LOCAL BUSINESS FOR SALE The Meadows in Oak Ridge Commons is available for sale – serious inquiries only. Product availability is ﬂexible, well established customer base. Financing available to qualiﬁed buyer, franchise title is transferable. Please call 298-7246 or 516-8837 for more information.

OCT. 3 - 9, 2014

Superb lot in Quail Creek community. Build now or hold for later and you can bring your own builder! Four-bedroom septic permit, 2,500 sq. ft. minimum home, sought-after Northwest Schools. Call/text agent for more details! Only $69,000.

Expect to be wowed! Extraordinary former Parade Home in Henson Forest close to clubhouse and pool. Unbelievable detail! Reduced $19,000 to $550,000.

GIL VAUGHAN

Realtor ® /Broker • (336) 337-4780

7987 Fogleman Way, Oak Ridge Spacious home in prestigious Oak Ridge Lakes! 4-car garage, sunroom, gourmet kitchen, fenced back yard and more! $429,900

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

ramilya.siegel@atcmail.com www.allentate.com/RamilyaSiegel

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Stokesdale Heating & Air.....................12 Velocity Air, Inc. ...................................24

ACCOUNTING

Kimberly Thacker Accounting..............18 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC .............8

AUTOMOTIVE

CHURCHES Central Baptist Church.........................12 Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church ...........21 Oak Ridge United Methodist Church ...14

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTISTS Olmsted Orthodontics .........................17

INSURANCE

EVENTS Fields of Faith at NWHS ......................25 Mad Hatter Run ..................................19 Oak Ridge Fire Dept. Fall BBQ ..............3 Oktober Beerfest at Gray Gables ...........6 Tom Brown Memorial Golf Tourney .....19

FINANCAIL PLANNING Thomas P. Walters II ............................13

HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNING

CHIROPRACTIC

Affinity Integrated Solutions, Inc. ...........5 Center............ Edgefield Plant & Stone Center ............22

Great Clips .......................................... 17 LA Nails & Tan, Oak Ridge..................16

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES

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PUBLISHING CO / NEWSPAPER Find it in the FINDER Contest ..............32

Amber Bogle .......................................18

REAL ESTATE

LEGAL SERVICES

Bobbie Gardner, Allen Tate..................18

Attorney Bill Barbour ...........................24

Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ..................23 Prestige Car Wash ...............................16 BUILDERS America’s Home Place ........................15

Summerfield Family Chiropractic .........19 19

Pest Management Systems..................13 ProStone, Inc. .......................................8

Elizabeth Dewey, MD...........................18 Forsyth Pediatrics, Oak Ridge ..............17 LeBauer HealthCare............................20 Novant Health .......................................5 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ................16 Summerfield Family Eye Care ..............19

PET SERVICES Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ...................9 King’s Crossing Animal Hospital ..........19 KPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ......................9 Northwest Animal Hospital ..................18 Oak Ridge Animal Hospital .................10 Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care, Inc. ......10 Westergaard Kennels...........................18

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Dede Cunningham, Allen Tate ............30 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ................30

MEDICAL / EYE CARE / PT

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A New Dawn Realty ............................19

Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway ........30 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ...................30

RESTAURANTS Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ...............16 Rio Grande Mexican Grille...................17

RETAIL BiRite Food Center ................................2 Purgason’s ............................................9

VACATION PLANNING Cruise Planners......................................4

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FINDER& FINDER & WIN

FINAL ROUND Need a copy? line View the FINDER on at nwobserver.com or visit one of our newspaper racks

You may not realize just how much valuable info is packed into the annual Northwest FINDER, so just for fun, over the last couple of months we’ve been offering you a challenge: find the answers to the 10 questions below in this year’s edition and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a prize basket filled with the goodies pictured below. This is the final round, so don’t miss your chance to win! Send answers and page number where you found them in this year’s Northwest FINDER to finder@pscommunications-inc.com or mail to PS Communications, P.O. Box 268, Oak Ridge, NC 27310.

Deadline for this final round is October 6.

1 Where did the funds come from to build the new District 1 Sheriff’s office in Summerfield?

2 How long do I have to be a resident of Guilford County before I am eligible to vote?

3 Where can you find a yellow hard hat in the FINDER? 4 I don’t own a kayak, but I’d like to give it a try. Can I rent one somewhere nearby?

5 Who is the principal of Northwest Guilford Middle School? 6 Find an image of an evening party. 7 I’m looking for assistance for my elderly neighbor. Where can I find local organizations that can help?

8 If I’d like to contact my elected officials in the U.S.

Senate and House of Representatives, where could I find that information?

9 Can you locate a barefoot boy? 10 Summerfield’s mayor, Tim Sessoms, was elected in 2013. How many children do Sessoms and his wife have?

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