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by KRISTIN KUBLY OAK RIDGE – What makes Oak Ridge a great place to live? What would make Oak Ridge an even better place to live?

The Oak Ridge Land Use Plan Steering Committee, made up of 12 members appointed by the town council in September, is seeking input from fellow citizens on these and other topics as it delves into the task of reviewing and

Town Planning Director Bill Bruce said the committee and town staff have already received a wide variety of concerns and comments from the community survey, but felt the open house was needed to let people ask questions, view maps and voice their concerns in person.

Roads, community gathering spaces, affordable housing and new businesses were some of the topics brought forward in the surveys so far and discussed at the open house.

“It’s an opportunity for the steering committee to talk to a wide variety of people in an informal setting,” said Bruce. “Oak Ridge has become a highly desirable place to live in part because of the land use plan, so we want that to continue.” Committee member Sandra Smith, a lifetime Oak Ridge resident, says the responses from residents have been very valuable.

IN THIS ISSUE News in brief.............................3 Your Questions .........................4 Summerfield Town Council .....6 Oak Ridge Town Council ........8 High School Sports ................12 Student Profiles ......................13 Community Calendar ........... 14 Halloween in Bedrock...........18

Business Notes .......................20 Bits & Pieces ...........................20 Crime/Incident Report ..........22 Grins & Gripes ........................24 Operation Northwest Pride ...25 Classifieds ..............................27 Index of Advertisers ..............31 NWO On The Go! ...................32

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“They have been from people all over town and from all different areas, and we’ve received some really good, thoughtful responses,” Smith said.

Committee member Jay Cumbus said many of the questions he has received thus far have been about roads. “People are asking what the lines on the maps are … potential connector roads and that

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...continued on p. 26 Top photo: Veterans attending the Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11, which was organized by the Stokesdale Veterans Monument Committee, were asked to stand and be recognized. Middle photo: Nathan Freeman, battalion commander (second from right), and fellow cadets stand at attention during a Veterans Day ceremony at Oak Ridge Military Academy on Nov. 11.

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How do you envision Oak Ridge in 20 years? What are the major hurdles to overcome in achieving this vision?

updating the town’s land use plan. In addition to an online survey, the committee held its first open house on Nov. 5 to offer citizens an opportunity to get information, ask questions and voice opinions about the Oak Ridge of the future.

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Impact of new roads, community gathering space, affordable housing and retail options are some of the topics brought up by citizens who attended an open house hosted by the Land Use Plan Steering Committee.

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Committee receives valuable input at land use plan open house

Bottom photo: Veterans attending the Veterans Appreciation event in Summerﬁeld Community Park on Nov. 9 were asked to come forward, introduce themselves and tell where and when they served. Above, Summerﬁeld Mayor Tim Sessoms, left, and Korean War veteran Bob White, a member of VFW Post 7999. For more photos from these events, visit www.Facebook.com/NorthwestObserver

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Public given new access to GCS ofﬁcials via new website GUILFORD COUNTY – Guilford County Schools recently launched a new website which it says is designed to increase community engagement. The website, www.EngageGCS, provides an online tool for Guilford County parents, students, staff and community members to “engage, communicate and collaborate with educational leaders and other residents on the future of education in Guilford County.” “EngageGCS offers another option for employees, parents and community members to participate in an ongoing dialogue with GCS leaders,” says Nora Carr, GCS chief of staff. EngageGCS is currently offering oppor-

tunities to vote on the 2015-16 academic calendar and ways to improve student attendance, improving outreach to faith communities and the traits parents look for when selecting their child’s school. In addition to EngageGCS, the district also has multiple advisory committees and groups, hosts focus groups and town hall meetings, and meets regularly with a wide variety of employee, parent and community organizations throughout the year. The district also conducts two annual public opinion polls, one focusing on parents and one focusing on community members. Students, teachers and district employees also are invited to weigh in regularly through surveys and other forums.

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To carry out duties assigned under the 2014 Budget Bill (Section 34.17(a)), the board received information and discussed opportunities during a joint committee meeting in October and continued to research, review and compile additional information provided by NCDOT staff. Recommendations include new sponsorship opportunities for highway litter removal and rest areas, implementing or increasing some fees for current NCDOT services including traffic analysis and inspections, and some additional costs for outdoor advertising. A copy of the spon-

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online: nwobserver.com e-mail: questions@nwobserver.com The Oak Ridge and Summerfield town parks have been the site of several free events in the last few months – Music in the Park, Touch a Truck, etc. How have these events been funded? Why aren’t there events like this at Stokesdale Park? During 2014, Oak Ridge Town Park was the site of several free events sponsored or co-sponsored by the town. These included six Music in the Park concerts, Canine Capers, a fundraiser for the dog park, and RidgeFest, which is sponsored in conjunction with the Merchants Association of Oak Ridge (MAOR). Terry Lannon, Oak Ridge’s director of parks and recreation, says that while the town has a small special events budget, most of the events are low or no cost to the town. For instance, bands who perform at Music in the Park events do so at no charge to the town, and receive donations from event attendees. Canine Capers, an event for dog lovers, is made possible through the donations of participating sponsors and vendors. Fees are also collected from dog show participants. Money from Canine Capers is earmarked for the dog park; this year’s profits of about $1,500 will be used to install dog “playground” equipment within the park. MAOR takes the lead in organizing, sponsoring, volunteering for and advertising the annual three-day RidgeFest,

and the town provides the park and the staff to prepare and clean up the grounds during and after the event. The town also matches the $2,500 that MAOR pays for the fireworks on the last evening of RidgeFest. During the past year, the Town of Summerfield also sponsored a number of events that were free to the public, including: Founders’ Day, the Summerfield Fishing Derby, two Music in the Park events, Touch-A-Truck, semi-annual recycling/ e-cycling events and the upcoming Christmas Tree Lighting event on Nov. 22. Unlike the other two towns, Summerfield now has a paid part-time person who oversees the planning and organization of the numerous events the town sponsors, and the town manager and other staff members also work with a small group of citizen volunteers to help organize and staff the events. The town also has a budget of about $40,000 to cover the annual community event expenses (the bulk of that budget, $30,000, is set aside for Founders’ Day, by far the biggest event the town puts on).

“Events help build a sense of community and allow residents to connect and fellowship,” says Cheryl Gore, Summerfield’s events coordinator and assistant to the town manager. “With a limited-services government, events are tangible (ways to) enlighten and enrich citizens’ lives as expressed within our comprehensive plan.” Carolyn Joyner, Stokesdale’s town clerk/finance officer, notes that because the town doesn’t charge a property tax, it has no budget to offer community events on the scale that Oak Ridge and Summerfield do. Also, there has been no active group of volunteers who have expressed interest in planning such events. Joyner points out that the town does have a volunteer parade committee which plans and organizes the annual Stokesdale Holiday Parade each December, an event attended by residents living throughout the northwest area. The town budgets a small amount each year to help defray parade expenses, and other expenses are covered by business donations and fees paid by parade participants.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS  Town Manager Scott Whitaker said the annual Summerfield Christmas Tree Lighting event will be held Saturday, Nov. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the athletic park on U.S. 220. The free event will offer caroling, light refreshments and a bonfire, and attendees are asked to bring canned food items to donate to Summerfield United Methodist Church’s Sonshine Room.

CITIZEN COMMENTS  Dwayne Crawford, who has applied to fill a vacant seat on the town’s Public Safety Committee, offered additional information about his qualifications. He added that he has a 4-wheel drive vehicle and even if not appointed to the committee, he was willing to help in the case of a natural disaster or other emergency.  Adrian Williamson said the town spends a lot of money on maintaining the ball fields at the athletic park, and on mowing all the properties it owns; he suggested the town sell off some of its property, specifically the lot it owns next to the fire station and some of the Gordon property which was purchased in June.

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The Trails and Open Space Committee was simply filled with the same people who served on the Parks and Recreation Committee that the town disbanded a few years ago, Williamson said. “That’s not getting new people. I know we have people who were qualified, and that bothers me.”  Elizabeth Ingram, a member of the town’s Historical Committee, said the Veterans Appreciation event on Nov. 9 was excellent and she thanked the mayor for inviting all veterans attending the event to come forward, introduce themselves, and tell when and where they served.

COMMITTEE REPORTS Historical. Chairwoman Linda Southard said the committee continues discussing the purchase of markers to place at the town’s historic sites. The first priority is the site along N.C. 150 where the Bugler boy was killed during the Revolutionary War. There is a marker there now, but the site has been neglected and the committee hopes to enhance and bring attention to it. Public Safety. Whitaker said several people received emergency generator training the previous week; he acknowledged and thanked the fire department for storing the generator and starting it once a month. Two local churches are prepared to set up shelters in the case of a natural disaster or other town emergency, Whitaker noted. On Nov. 19 the fire department will share details about discussions it has had with the Public Safety Committee regarding how to help with fire protection in Summerfield. Trails and Open Space. Chairwoman

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NOV. 6 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES  Mayor Ray Combs called the Nov. 6 meeting to order at 7 p.m. The meeting agenda and minutes from the Oct. 2 council meeting and Oct. 17 special meeting were approved.

TOWN MANAGER BUSINESS  5  0 to approve the addition of

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 5  0 to appoint Jasmine O’Connell as an alternate member of the Parks and Recreation Commission. AUDITOR’S REPORT

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Council voted unanimously to accept the audit report as presented.

FINANCIAL UPDATE In the absence of Finance Officer Sam Anders, Oakley presented the financial summary prepared by Anders, which council voted unanimously to accept.

COMMUNITY UPDATES Fire Department. Chief Steve Simmons reported the department responded to 69 calls in October – 29 were of a medical nature and 40 were fire/servicerelated. Paid staff and volunteers re-

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was held on Nov. 5; about 50 citizens attended and had an opportunity to ask questions. “We’re expecting the process to take 9 to 12 months,” Simpson said. “We realize how important this document will be to the future of our town.”

COUNCIL COMMENTS  Councilman George McClellan said it had been great to see all the citizens taking part in community discussion the evening before at the open house. He encouraged residents to complete the Oak Ridge Future Land Use Plan Update questionnaire (online at https:// www.surveymonkey.com/s/R2WPHVR, or pick up a copy of the questionnaire at Town Hall).  Councilman Spencer Sullivan echoed McClellan’s comments and said it was exciting to see the amount of interest the community had in the beginning of the land use update process. “Also, I am encouraged to hear that we’ve gotten a response back from ORYA. We have always tried to maintain a cordial relationship with the youth association and we want our citizens to use our park to the fullest extent,” Sullivan said.

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Jane Doggett said the committee continues to meet monthly and discuss options for trails, greenways and sidewalks through Summerfield. The committee will meet again on Thursday, Nov. 20 at Town Hall at 6 p.m. Little Free Library. Harrison Church, 14, a student at Northern Guilford High School, gave a slide presentation of the steps involved in completing his Eagle Scout project. For his project, Church built a “Little Free Library” and placed it behind the community center building in the community park.

From start to finish, Harrison organized five separate workdays for planning his project, raising funds, purchasing supplies, getting book donations, staining shelves, sorting books and installing the library.

In concluding, Harrison read the requirements for a Scout to earn his Eagle award.

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the council’s retreat on Jan. 24. Offering an explanation of his role as a facilitator, Rhodes said he would seek to make sure the group engages in a productive and meaningful conversation and ends the retreat with a set of goals and objectives. Council members were asked in advance of the meeting to be prepared to answer two questions that would help Rhodes prepare for the retreat: 1) What would you consider a successful retreat? and 2) What would you like accomplished or what do you hope to come away with afterward?  Councilman Mike Adams said he hopes one thing the council will come away from the retreat with is a clear understanding of the differences between tactical and strategic decision making, as it relates to delegating authorities. He also hopes to review the roles and responsibilities of the town council versus the town manager. Additionally, Adams said he hopes to come away from the retreat with a review of the 13 basic components of the comprehensive plan which was completed in 2010 and a test of their relevance, and a unified vision for the town based on the comprehensive plan.  Councilwoman Dena Barnes said she hoped to come away with a better understanding of each council member’s goals and areas where they are and might not be united, and to come away with a list of priorities for the next few years and an idea of other goals to consider, along with an action plan.  Mayor Sessoms said he hoped the

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retreat would provide the council with an opportunity to develop a strategic plan for Summerfield and begin to be more proactive rather than reactive. Also, he hoped the council would come away from the meeting with a strategic plan and list of priorities that the general public can respond to.  Councilwoman Elizabeth McClellan said since the comprehensive plan cost the town about $340,000, she would not be interested in a redo of it – “however, a tweaking, I’m not against.” In addition to what others had stated, she said she hoped the council would come away from the retreat with a broad vision for five, 10 and 15 years into the future, and a direction for the next steps fiscal-wise, i.e., what should be budgeted in the upcoming one to five years. McClellan also said she wanted to develop a path to keep Summerfield’s unique character. “I don’t want to become another suburb like anywhere else,” she said. “How do we keep the town unique?”  And finally, Councilwoman Alicia Flowers said a successful retreat would offer an “open, straightforward sharing of ideas with the view that this is a limited services, limited government municipality. I think everything we do here needs to be viewed through that prism.” Flowers said she hopes to come away from the retreat with a vision of the desired future of Summerfield. “Do we remain a mostly rural, unique town? Kind of a quirky town, but it is a unique

Rhodes described an effective organization as one with a vision, plans, clear, reasonable expectations of what people are going to do and the ability to work together … “It sounds like we have a good recipe for a good retreat,” he said. Rhondan Road paving. Whitaker explained that N.C. Department of Transportation had limited available funds for secondary road paving and the town submitted Rhondan Road, which is off of Summerfield Road, for funding (part of the road is already paved). The work would involve a 50-foot right-of-way (25 feet on each side of the centerline). DOT has to have buy-in from all of the affected property owners, of which there are five including the town, which owns the lot behind the fire department that borders Rhondan Road. Whitaker asked council for authorization to sign the right-of-way agreement, with the understanding the agreement wouldn’t be executed until all affected property owners agreed.

 5  0 to authorize the manager

to execute the right-of-way agreement, contingent upon approval of all property owners. If all affected property owners agree, the town will execute the rightof-way agreement, all agreements will

be recorded, and NCDOT will move forward with the paving. Committee vacancies. Whitaker said there were several vacancies on the Public Safety Committee and Dwayne Crawford was the only applicant. Crawford has attended the last few committee meetings and the emergency generator training.  Barnes said she and Flowers interviewed Crawford and agreed he was “eminently qualified” for the committee. Flowers said she appreciated the answer Crawford gave her when she asked him what he felt his greatest strength was (“analytical reasoning”).

 5  0 to approve Crawford’s ap-

pointment to the Public Safety Committee. Finance Committee. Four candidates applied to fill one vacancy on the committee.  Flowers, who along with Barnes had interviewed each of the applicants, said her biggest problem was that the committee only needed one person and all four applicants were highly qualified. “I strongly urged all the people interviewed to please stay engaged with the town if they weren’t chosen because I think they would all be valued as volunteers in the future,” she said. After much deliberation, Flowers and Barnes said they agreed that Vicky Bridges would be the best fit for the committee vacancy.

merfield, holds a master of science degree in accounting, is a CPA, a part-time accounting tutor at Guilford College, and an accounting software consultant.

 5  0 to appoint Vicky Bridges as the new member of the finance committee.

REPORTS, UPDATES U.S. 220/I-73 updates. Whitaker reported that both transportation projects are still slated for December 2016 completion. The traffic patterns will most likely not shift from the existing two lanes to the two new lanes on U.S. 220 through Summerfield until next spring, Whitaker said. Audit presentation. The annual audit report will be presented at the Dec. 9 council meeting, Whitaker said. He then shared feedback from the auditor, who told him that in his 53 years of auditing he has only had three reviews with no adjustments and two of those have been in Summerfield, one while Dana Luther was the town’s finance officer and the other since Katrina Whitt took over as the town’s finance officer. “That speaks also

to the council and staff,” Whitaker said.

COUNCIL BUSINESS  After reading a Veterans Day proclamation, Sessoms said he enjoyed attending the Veterans Appreciation event on Nov. 9. “One veteran (John Lee) was 99 years old and when asked, he not only told where he served, but who he served – the Lord,” Sessoms said.  Whitaker said he was going to show a video of how the Star Spangled Banner came into being, which he had seen at a Scouts’ den meeting the night before. However, the video was just over 11 minutes long. He encouraged everyone to check it out on YouTube (go to www. youtube.com, then type “Star Spangled Banner as You’ve Never Heard It” in the Search bar).

CLOSED SESSION After recessing at 7:33 p.m. for a closed session to discuss “price and other material terms concerning real property,” the council reconvened at 8:25 p.m. and immediately adjourned.

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Struggling throughout the entire game to find an offensive rhythm, the Northwest Vikings ultimately lost the 4-A Piedmont Triad Conference championship to East Forsyth, 36-13, on Nov. 7. On the game’s opening drive, the Vikings earned three first downs before wide receiver Mark Garner fumbled, leading to a Rams 10-yard touchdown pass five plays later. Northwest reached the red zone once in the first half, but failed to put up any points. “Every time we got something going, we would shoot ourselves in the foot,” said head coach Jared Rolfes on what he described as the team’s poorest performance of the season. After a missed field goal by Northwest, cornerback Kevin Henry intercepted an East Forsyth pass. The momentum, however, was short-lived. Quarterback Josh Homol fumbled on

the following play, while trying to elude defensive pressure. With less than six minutes left in the third quarter, East Forsyth’s quarterback threw his second interception to wide receiver and defensive back Thomas Hennigan. The turnover set up Northwest’s first score, a 5-yard touchdown reception by Hennigan from quarterback Josh Homol, which cut into East Forsyth’s 19-7 lead.

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Northern Nighthawks took the ﬁeld with a vengeance on Nov. 7 and never let up. The Nighthawks defeated Morehead 58-7 on senior night.

From that point, the Rams tacked on 17 unanswered points, sealing the game and an unblemished conference record.

Coming up on Nov. 14 | As No. 8 seed in the 4-AA 2014 NCHSAA football playoffs, Northwest will host No. 9 seed Providence, who has an overall record of 8-3, at R.L. Billings Stadium in a firstround matchup. The contest will be the teams’ first meeting; the winner will face No. 1 seed East Forsyth or No. 16 seed McDowell in the second round.

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Northern senior quarterback Cam Harris figured out Morehead’s defense before kickoff as touchdown passes came early and often on Nov. 7. Harris accounted for five touchdowns, four passing and one rushing, and completed 7 out of 10 passes for 191 yards.

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After an injury resulted in his early exit from last week’s game against McMichael, wide receiver Mook Reynolds returned in full form, scoring four touchdowns of his own – a 65-yard punt return along with three touchdown receptions. Reynolds led the team with 192 all-purpose yards. “It felt good to be back,” said Reynolds. “We ended with a bang, getting ready for the playoffs.”

The seniors put their stamp on this game throughout the contest. With less than two minutes in the second quarter, wide receiver Tre Marsh added a 58-yard touchdown reception.

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“(The) senior class has bonded together since our loss to Eastern Alamance,” said head football coach Johnny Roscoe. “They have the drive to continue to get better. The seniors have expressed to the younger players to give us a good look of our opponents’ offense and defense (at practice).”

Coming up on Nov. 14 | In the first round of the 3-AA 2014 NCHSAA football playoffs, No. 7 seed Northern welcomes No. 10 seed Northwood to Johnny Roscoe Stadium. The winner will face No. 2 seed Fike or No. 15 seed Hunt in the second round.

Since the team’s win against Eastern Guilford, Northern has only given up 7 points in the last 13 quarters of regular season play. Notable stats | Junior Kyle Quashie returned a fumble recovery 95 yards for

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Shout-out to defensive lineman Jeremiah McCoy for returning to action after suffering a knee injury against Eastern Alamance.

“This will really be a challenge this week, because Northwood has the most talent of anyone we have played this year,” said Roscoe. “Harris will have to protect the ball much better this week and make sure we have positive plays.”

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

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Hometown: Oak Ridge/Greensboro Toughest class: AP Chemistry Extracurricular activities: Volleyball, lacrosse, church, helping coach volleyball with Special Olympics and Oak Ridge Fire Department Auxiliary. Athletic awards/Recognitions: All Conference 2013, AP Scholar, Junior Marshal, National Honor Society College you hope to attend: Virginia Tech or Georgia Tech Most admired athlete: Russell Wilson Favorite athletic team: Carolina Panthers Favorite food: Sesame chicken from Golden Wok Favorite band: U2 Favorite movie: “She’s All That” Any siblings? Yes, one amazing brother! Best vacation ever: Disney World, of course! Years lived in Northwest area: 17 Dream job: Chemical engineer Something most people don’t know about me: “I can imitate a strong Southern or Northern accent really well.” Nickname: “Rosie” Position on the team: Libero This past summer I … “helped coach a volleyball team for the North Carolina Special Olympics. It was a life-changing experience and so uplifting!”

Pre-game ritual: Say a quiet prayer and listen to music. Coach Darlene Joyner’s comments on Karsyn: “Karsyn is a very athletic player and plays with a lot of emotion. She is quick, physically strong, and fearless. She brings a tremendous amount of energy to our program and helps to solidify our defense with good ball control and an extremely high volleyball IQ. She keeps the team’s spirits up and is a joy to coach at NWHS.”

Years lived in Northern area: Five Dream job: Photojournalist Something many people don’t know about me: “I’m a slob.” Nickname: “B-Money” Role on the team: Co-captain This past summer I … flew on a plane by myself for the first time Pre-game ritual: Eat a snack with my team Coach Barbara Fry’s comments on Becca: “Becca has been an inspiration to her teammates in her commitment to team discipline and respect. Becca’s hard work and determination on the court reflects a character that exudes in her leadership off the courts as well. No doubt these qualities are what earned Becca the honor of team captain.”

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REBECCA BRENNAN, senior Hometown: White Plains, New York Toughest class: AP Statistics Extracurricular activities: Swimming, National Honor Society and Beta Club Athletic awards/Recognitions: Academic All-Conference in swimming and tennis Career highs: Won 6-0, 6-0 vs. McMichael, senior year College: Hope to attend UNC-Chapel Hill Most admired athlete: Derek Jeter Favorite athletic team: New York Yankees and New York Giants Favorite food: Bacon Favorite band: 5 Seconds of Summer Favorite movie: “The Parent Trap” Any siblings? A brother, Jay, and a sister, Amanda Best vacation ever: Disney World

Hometown: Summerfield Toughest class: AP Biology Extracurricular activities: Young Life, Habitat for Humanity and chorus Athletic awards/Recognitions: All-

County, All-Conference, All-Region and state qualifier for tennis College: University of Kentucky Most admired athlete: Wade Crawford (Northern soccer player) Favorite athletic team: Atlanta Braves Favorite food: Green beans Favorite band: 5 Seconds of Summer Favorite movie: “The Notebook” Any siblings? One brother, Jordan Best vacation ever: Gulf of Mexico with my family Years lived in Northern area: 17 Dream job: Professional singer Something many people don’t know about me: “I’m terrified of characters.” Nickname: “C-killa” Role on the team: Co-captain This past summer I … was a counselor at Camp Carefree Pre-game ritual: Sing “High School Musical” songs Coach Barbara Fry’s comments on Carson: “Not only does Carson possess an all-around tennis game with blistering power shots interspersed with calculating finesse, but Carson also has been an upbeat and positive influence to all her teammates – on and off the court. Her infectious personality and laugh bring camaraderie and spirt to the team.”

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rock and boulders, he created a water feature that includes three waterfalls and extends 20 feet down a small hill. Then he built a fire pit – and yes, Alice got her brick pavers. Trees were planted along their home’s property line and plants added throughout the landscape. When next door neighbor Roy Lee commented on the abundance of stone and the fact that the couple’s backyard resembled Bedrock, the hometown of cartoon character Fred Flintstone, George embraced the idea. Then, he drafted a design, cut out the letters from teakwood and carefully attached the moniker across the eaves of the backyard shelter. The Wilkins recently christened their new Bedrock backyard with a Halloween party. “I’ve always loved Halloween,” says George. “Alice and I used to give all kinds of parties and cookouts, but we had stopped doing that.” With the same zeal that went into planning the couple’s backyard retreat, George spent about a month preparing for a night of fun and terror, peppering nearly every nook and cranny with some sort of creepy creature. Guests entering the backyard were taunted by a four-foot cackling witch who was

busy stirring up a bubbling brew. A seven-foot Grim Reaper stood nearby and a ghoulish-looking dead man swung from the tree near the fire pit. Horror film favorites Freddy Krueger and Chucky, the evil doll, also found a home at the Wilkins’ that night.

Halloween is nothing new for George. Back in the early ‘80s, George and his brother-in-law helped former Summerfield town council member Bob Williams scare half the city at the Haunted Hotel on Hamburger Square in downtown Greensboro. And, they didn’t charge a dime in admission, rather just did it for the fun of it.

And, what would Halloween be without costumes? The Bedrock Although he’s theme presented the retired, George’s perfect personas for creativity and attention to George and Alice – Fred detail are two traits and Wilma FlintPhoto by Annette Joyce/NWO that served him stone, of course. The Summerﬁeld residents George and Alice well throughout couple’s nephew, Wilkins show off one of their numerous his career. After Timmy Whitworth, is animated Halloween decorations. serving in Vietnam, credited with coming up with the costume he came back to idea, and he and his wife, Mary Ellen, Greensboro, got his bachelor of fine arts showed up as Barney and Betty. and spent time working with sculpture and pottery. Eventually, he went into enTimmy painstakingly handcrafted gineering and worked with several comFred and Wilma’s robe and dress. panies and organizations including the For Fred’s oversized feet, George City of Greensboro, Matthews Specialty painted a pair of Crocs and added the Vehicles and Hatteras Yachts. caveman’s signature three toes. He shaved his head and whacked away at a black wig until he was satisfied that he had created Fred’s hairstyle. Alice found Wilma’s red locks online, and in caveman fashion George chiseled and sanded Styrofoam balls to create the baubles that Wilma wears around her neck. Putting so much time and effort into

George and Alice, who works as an insurance adjuster, have been married 45 years; they have two grown sons and three grandchildren. They also have a Maltese named Emma. Too tiny to make a convincing Dino, the Flintstones’ prehistoric pet, Emma attended the Halloween bash as a ballerina.

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Wyatt David William Wallace, the son of Ray and Michelle Wallace of Oak Ridge and a member of Troop 600, has earned his Eagle Scout Award.

For his project, Wyatt completed a revitalization of the Stokesdale Parks and Recreation Ballpark. The Scouts painted the inside of the concession stand and the outside front, replaced the wood on two sets of bleachers, painted the gates and traffic pylons and erected a sign at the entrance which directs people where to enter.

Gardner signs letter of intent with Carson-Newman

Bishop McGuiness student-athlete and Oak Ridge resident Will Gardner signed a national letter of intent to play basketball for Carson-Newman, one of the top NCAA Division-II programs in Jefferson City, Tennessee, on Nov. 13. “It’s a great feeling to have a school want you as the face of the organization,” said Gardner, a center/forward. “I’m a man of challenge … I could tell (Carson-Newman) was going to challenge me.” After transferring from Greensboro Day School, Gardner stepped right into a leadership role for the Villains’ basketball team last season and averaged over 10 points and 10 rebounds per game. Head basketball coach Josh Thompson said Gardner is a rare breed on the basketball court in this day and age –

hinting at the fact that Gardner has “old school basketball traits.” “He’s a big body that loves contact and loves playing with his back to the basket,” said Thompson. “Most guys want to be out on the perimeter.” Standing at 6-foot-8 and 240 pounds, Gardner has had several memorable basketball moments, including when he dunked the ball for the first time in live competition and when he grabbed a rebound and connected with teammate Spencer Wilson for a gamewinning 50-foot 3-pointer that made national news. But Gardner said his all-time basketball moment actually happened off the court. “It was when I was sitting in CarsonNewman’s office and saying ‘Yes, coach, I will accept your offer,’” said Gardner. “I was the No. 1 prospect on their list.” As most basketball players dream about hearing the NBA commissioner calling their name, Gardner dreams of playing professional ball internationally and traveling the world. And when it’s time to hang up his Nikes, he plans on a career in physical therapy.

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Woman claims emergency, asks for gas money STOKESDALE – Incidents of a woman knocking on the doors of residents’ homes in the Anthony Road area during evening hours, sometimes as late as 10:30 p.m., and approaching people at Stokesdale-area gas stations have left some residents feeling unsettled and others angry. The woman, who is described as a Caucasian in her early 30s, between 5 feet 2 inches and 5 feet 5 inches tall and with brown hair, repeats the same story – her sister (or friend) was in a car accident and she needs money for gas so she can get to the hospital in Martinsville, Virginia. After receiving a call from an Anthony Road resident who said the woman

knocked on her door one evening last week, the Northwest Observer posted information about the incident on our Facebook page and received several responses from people in the Stokesdale area, who said they had either been approached by someone of the same description as the woman, or their parents or someone they knew had been approached by her. Some added they had noticed a man in an older model white truck with striping waiting for the woman as she approached people. “She came to my house about a month and a half ago,” says a Stokesdale resident who we spoke with by phone. “My husband wasn’t going to let her in, but I recognized her as someone I went to (Northwest) high school with.

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She said her friend was in an accident and she had to get to Martinsville. She was talking real fast and fidgety … I gave her the benefit of the doubt and gave her money. It was maybe a Sunday or Monday night and she said she would pay me back on Thursday. That Thursday is long gone.” Another person responded that a woman recently approached her for money at the Citgo in Stokesdale. “I told her no, locked my doors and drove off,” the woman posted on the NWO Facebook page. “I’m pretty sure this is the same lady that asked my boyfriend and me for money a few weeks ago at the gas station in Stokesdale,” posted another person. “Same story, and she was with a guy in a white truck … and she was very fidgety.”

Another Facebook poster wrote, “This must be the same woman who approached my teenage children at the Countryside Market (corner of 158/68) last Thursday night with the same story! She was in a diesel truck with a man.” And one other Facebook poster offered these thoughts: “Sad if it is someone really in need ... scary that we have to be so cautious and untrusting of our fellow man. Strange if they really need gas money, how they are seen driving around in a truck, and not conserving fuel. I would not believe their story and would be careful if I was approached.” Citizens are always advised to be cautious about opening their doors to strangers, and about giving money to those who claim an emergency need.

District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County ... BURGLARY Nov. 4 | A resident of Timber Pegg Drive in Summerfield came home to find that her back door had been forced open and numerous items, including jewelry, a television and laptop were stolen.

THEFT Nov. 3 | An employee of a business on N.C. 68 North in Stokesdale reported someone stole prescription medication from his desk. An acquaintance was named as a suspect and the investigation is continuing. Nov. 4 | A resident of Menfro Place in

northwest Greensboro reported his leaf blower had been stolen. Nov. 5 | A resident of Crosscreek Road in Stokesdale reported that a friend who was staying at his home overnight stole a pistol from his bedroom.

PROPERTY DAMAGE Nov. 5 | A resident of Alcorn Road in northwest Greensboro reported that someone broke out the window on the driver’s side of his 2007 Chevy truck and scratched the door. The incident occurred sometime between 3 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. Estimated damage to the truck is about $500.

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 Tabitha Hollins, nurse at the CVS Minute Clinic in Summerfield. She always has a smile on her face and goes above and beyond to please her customers!

 Tractor trailers with double trailers on N.C. 150 between Oak Ridge and Kernersville. It is against DOT regulations for you to use that highway. Is it worth someone being killed to save you a few minutes?

 VFW Post 7999 and the Summerfield Historical Committee for hosting a very touching Veterans Appreciation event on Nov. 9. Thank you, veterans, for your service, and it was an honor to be there with you.

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 Tim Kessel and Jeriann Severson on completing the NYC marathon!  The neighbor who replaced the children’s books in our son’s neighborhood library after they were all taken. To give of their own collection made his day! I only wish you could have seen his face – faith restored!  Harrison Church for making a great presentation of his Eagle Scout project at the Summerfield Town Council meeting on Nov. 10, and for the new Free Little Library in the Summerfield Community Park.

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the nation is increasingly voting for human equality. Even if majority opinion mattered, North Carolina is in the minority as far as opinion on gay rights.  Those who do not understand American civics. A majority vote does not make a law constitutional. In fact, our nation’s founders felt tyranny of the majority constituted a grave danger to our republic. Read James Madison’s Federalist No. 10.  The woman in the dark-colored Honda who hit the mailboxes at the Loving Savior Lutheran Church on U.S. 220 and fled. You should have done the right thing. I got your tag and did the right thing. Justice is coming.  All the drivers on Oak Ridge Road who blare their horn at us residents pulling into our driveways. If you can’t see our turn signals and brake lights, then get your eyes checked!  Those who still support Amendment One, including the person who mentioned “crime against nature” laws; “sodomy” laws were invalidated by the Supreme Court in Lawrence vs. Texas (2003). Being gay is not a crime.

Operation Northwest Pride by MICHELLE BECK, Operation NW Pride The conviction and compulsion of a father, the service and outreach of local churches, the support of PTSOs, the local businesses’ willingness to help and the physical labor of over 100 people recently led to fantastic outreach in our community. Operation Northwest Pride was initiated by a dad, Doug Sullivan, who after attending a local, inner-city Greensboro mission trip with his son’s church youth group, asked himself “Why don’t we do this at our own schools?” When Sullivan and his family moved to the northwest area four years ago, he said people told them Northwest was the best school in the area, but you had to get past it being old and not looking very nice. “I finally said it was unacceptable to sit by while our kids got a great education in schools they weren’t proud to show grandparents and neighbors,” he said. In addition to help from Lawndale Baptist, Sullivan reached out to The Summit Church, which meets at Oak Ridge Elementary, and Catalyst Church, which meets at Northwest High School, to see if they would include Northwest Middle and High School as one of their “Big Serve” community service projects. Both churches were elated to help. Ad-

ditionally, the schools’ PTOs were contacted and PTSO beautification volunteers Michelle Beck and Kim Scheponik set up websites for fundraising and made announcements via the PTSO and through the schools to get parents and students involved. Local businesses made huge contributions to the project. Sherwin-Williams and Preferred Lawn and Garden Landscaping donated between $500-$1000 in paint, mulch and other materials. Edgefield Plant and Stone, Spivey’s Nursery and Growing Green Lawn Care donated plants, supplies and services worth between $100-$500, and Tractor Supply of Oak Ridge, Home Depot and Lowe’s Home Improvement donated supplies and discounts up to $100. Total donations and contributions toward the project were nearly $5,000. On Oct. 11, over 100 people showed up to use these donated resources to sow grass seed, spread mulch, trim bushes, plant shrubs, power-wash sidewalks, remove old paint and paint doors, dumpsters and faded panels on both schools. The effort was a great first step toward improving the appearance of both campuses. The goal was and is to beautify Northwest Middle and High School campuses, to help improve the environment for students to learn and teachers to instruct,

and to become something students and parents can be proud to call “their schools.” Operation Northwest Pride is an ongoing project and we have many small and large projects for individuals and large groups. If you or your group would like to donate time, resources or finances to the Operation Northwest Pride project, please go to this website for a list of projects and contact information: http:// bit.ly/1wwFGWu. For donations go to

http://bit.ly/1xEzQ4T. You can also contact Michelle Beck (mbgenesis5@yahoo.com), Kim Scheponik (kim.scheponik@gmail.com) or Doug Sullivan (d.sullivan16@yahoo.com). Thanks especially to the Summit Church and Catalyst Church for the manpower and efforts through their Big Serve project, and the entire community for making a positive difference. Stay tuned for the next Operation Northwest Pride Service Day.

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OPEN HOUSE INPUT ...continued from p. 1 kind of thing,” Cumbus said. Oak Ridge residents Jim and Sam Burnette were among the attendees interested in learning more about which connector roads may be coming by their home. Longtime residents Bertha Carlyle and Rebecca Bettini came because they have witnessed the growth and change of Oak Ridge over the past 30 or more years and are interested in how it is developed in the future, particularly with the new roads coming through. Carlyle expressed mixed feelings about the way Oak Ridge has developed in the last few decades. “Some things I’m happy with, and some things I’m not,” she said. “I like having a drug store and a grocery store nearby, but all the traffic on (N.C.) 150 is awful.” Carlyle and Bettini also discussed with committee member Phyllis Anders the desire for a community center and a

library with a public space for events. “We need something affordable for people, like for family reunions,” said Bettini. “Then they wouldn’t have to go to Kernersville.” Bruce agreed that something like a community center/library complex would be good for the area. “Those would be valid things we could include in the plan, and the town council could use them to inform their decisions too.” Smith said many citizen comments have been about more housing options. “A lot of people have said they would like to see more varied housing, especially for retirees,” said Smith. “Several people have said, ‘I’m getting older and it’s about time for me to downsize,’ or ‘I’d like for my parents to move here, and there’s nowhere in Oak Ridge that has smaller houses.’ So that’s been a recurring theme.” Smith noted she also has seen several comments about shopping. “Some people said they want more services and shops,” she said. “Quite

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Oak Ridge Residents Jim and Sam Burnette (left) get information on proposed roads near their home from Land Use Plan subcommittee member Ed Treacy.

a few were responses about wanting small, locally owned businesses and not chains or big box stores.” When it meets again later this month, the Land Use Plan Steering Committee will discuss the survey responses and questions and comments received at the open house. “We’re not going to be looking at who they’re from or where they live, but just the responses,” said Smith. “We’ll be pulling some common themes from them about what people would like to see or would not like to see.” Smith encourages Oak Ridge residents to complete the survey soon so

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STOKESDALE STORAGE, 8207 B&G Ct., Stokesdale, will be auctioning units on Sat., November 22, 2pm. Jim Isley, auctioneer, NCAL #7863.

BBQ DINNER FUNDRAISER for Hope in Action, Friday, November 14, 6-8:30pm, Cornerstone Baptist Church, 5736 Inman Rd., Greensboro. Dinner includes Carter’s BBQ, salad, bread & peanuts, dessert & drink. Prizes include gift certiﬁcates to local restaurants, memberships, spa services, handyman services, fun things for kids and more! Tickets are $10. Visit hopeinaction. blogspot.com, Hope in Action on Facebook, or call (336) 644-6403 for more info.

The 2014 Annual ORYA BOARD MEETING will take place on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 at Bill’s Pizza, 1431 NC Hwy. 68, Oak Ridge, NC 27310. The meeting will begin promptly at 7pm. Elections for the ORYA Board of Directors will take place at this meeting. If you are interested in running for a position on the ORYA Board of Directors or if you would like to nominate someone, please plan to attend this meeting. For further information, contact angela@orya.org. All ORYA members are encouraged to attend the annual meeting.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR and Farmer’s Market, Sat., Nov. 15, 9am-1pm, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church. Health screenings, ﬂu shots, bike safety, organic farmer’s market, and much more! See display ad on page 21 for more details. COFFEE CLUB, Sat., Nov. 15, 9-9:30am, Golden Antiques, 4537 Hwy. 220, Summerﬁeld. De-mystifying Investing by Jeff Bercaw of Edward Jones. Coffee & refreshments by The Jumping Bean.

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CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN PLAYSCHOOL at Summerfield United Methodist Church, 2334 Scalesville Road, Summerfield (right off Hwy. 220). (336) 643-8120. MondayFriday, 9am-1pm. Caring, learning, Christian environment for toddler-age 4. Indoor & outdoor safe play areas, fun activities! In Summerfield for over 20 years!

Gideon Grove UMC will hold their annual FALL BAZAAR on Sat., Nov. 15, 8am-1pm, Palestine UMC on Ellisboro Rd. Breakfast and lunch will be served. There will be baked goods, crafts, a handmade quilt rafﬂe and many other exciting things to see. Contact Laura Harrell at (336) 643-6042 for more information.

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BREWS & BARRELS FOR BELLE, a Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser, Friday, Nov. 14, 6-10pm, Deep River Event Center, Greensboro. Come enjoy a unique beer and wine tasting event with samples from local restaurants and bakeries! Music, dancing and silent auctions. All proceeds beneﬁt the Cyctic Fibrosis Foundation. See display ad on page 3 for more information.

CRAFT FAIR & HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, Sat. and Sunday, Nov. 22 & 23, Golden Antiques, 4537 Hwy. 220, Summerﬁeld. Great homemade holiday gifts!

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SANTA IN THE GARDENS at the Gardens at Gray Gables, Saturday, Dec. 6, 12n-9pm. Toys for Tots drive, Christmas light trail, snacks, meet Mrs. Claus, crafts, slides, and much more! See display ad on page 10 for more information.

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COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. (336) 362-5860. Serving the Triad for 25 years.

MAID-2-SHINE. Serving NW area for 10 years. Homes, ofﬁces, move in/out. Detail oriented, prof, bonded, exc. ref. 338-0223. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted mowers, computers, AC’s, appliances, grills, gas, electrical, metal items, bikes, etc. 689-4167. CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will clean to ﬁt your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, 231-1838. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.

The Northwest Observer 18 years and counting! Want to reach our readers? Call (336) 644-7035 or email advertising@nwobserver.com for more information. DECORATING EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture placement. E-mail appeninc@gmail.com or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411.

FLOORING MONTERO’S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & ﬁnishing. Commercial & residential. Insured, 17 yr. exp. Free estimates. Monteros-hardwood-ﬂooring.com. Call (336) 215-8842 or 445-2002. CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed/insured. 643-6500.

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GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522. GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC 65, Stokesdale. (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 ofﬁce.

OLD SCHOOL

HOME REPAIR, LLC

Home Improvement & Repairs Licensed & Insured

Lisa & Jerry Potkay, Stokesdale

(336) 669-7252

oldschoolsjhr@triad.rr.com oldschoolsjhr.homestead.com

Bathroom Remodeler | Additions | Decks

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING MULCH, single-ground, $10 per 3-yard scoop. Tandem load delivered, $100 (about 10 yards). Oak Ridge area, 803-2195. LET’S TALK! Leaf removal, mulch & pine needles, fall planting. James, (336) 543-4066. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.

Professional, Honest, Reliable

CARPET CLEANING Residential & commercial. Call now for holiday specials! Lic./insured. 643-5344 or 337-4253.

GRADING / HAULING GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, ﬁll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150. BRAD’S BOBCAT SVC. Grading, hauling, gravel/dirt, debris removal. 362-3647. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035. Your business should be here! Call Laura, (336) 644-7035 for more info.

GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING MAYS SIDING and window contractors, vinyl railings & siding, replacement windows, gutter cleaning and repair. Please call 215-8775 for a free estimate. VINYL SIDING REPAIRS Facia, siding & gutter repairs. Mays Siding, 215-8775, www.mayssiding.com.

TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling & more! (336) 207-6632. STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 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. BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. Annual service agreements. Buzz, 509-6464.

MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154. TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? I do fall leaf clean up, pruning & tree trimming, bed & yard work, odd jobs. Honest, reliable & reasonable. (336) 464-5215. 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.

GreenScapes Mulch & Pine Needles • Tree Cutting Concrete Sidewalks / Driveways Landscaping • Lot / Land Clearing Stump Grinding / Removal Bobcat & Dump Truck Services Leaf Removal • Parking Lot Cleanup

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.

Call Tony - office (336) 215-4531

WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764.

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Landscaping, driveways, patios, sidewalks, concrete work. 362-3647.

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

AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174.

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

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.

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 15-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796.

TLC LAWN CARE Lawn mowing, fertilization and weed control. General cleanup. Affordable all-season lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097.

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BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

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

Garage Door Pro

MASONRY SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes.

SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS

RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

Cabinet Refacing & Enhancement

JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce 656-0019, cell 382-6905.

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

POWER WASHING

Fall is here! Let us help with your outdoor

(336) 501-6025 www.garagedoorpronc.com

Your kitchen and bathroom cabinetry can be refaced or re-colored to create a new look for your home at a fraction of the cost of replacement.

living and entertainment spaces! No bet-

LiftMaster, Amarr, and all other brands

ter time for a new ﬁre pit or patio. We do

Free estimates • Insured • 11 years experience

336/404-1471 www.fmbyjh.com

driveways & sidewalks too! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and

LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair &

landscape needs.

sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.

MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone,

JUNK REMOVAL

concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336)

Appliances, batteries, mowers, electronics,

988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

trash removal, etc. Call 549-5726.

PAINTING & DRYWALL PREMIER CONSTRUCTION ROOFING Interior sheetrock repair, rotten wood, all painting & carpentry needs. 545-3277. ONE GUY AND A PAINT BRUSH Local, U.S. workforce, experienced. Free estimates. (336) 382-4767. PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pres-

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sure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

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

The Northwest Observer 13,200 copies every week! Direct-mailed to every mailbox with an Oak Ridge, Summerﬁeld and Stokesdale address, and available for pick-up at 70+ area businesses.

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

(336) 931-0600

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

Furniture Kare Co.

20 years experience in repair & restoration

• Refinishing and repair • Antique restoration • In-home services All types of furniture problems

(336) 656-4836 furniture-kare36@triad.rr.com

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

Organized solutions

for closet, pantry, garage, office & more

DESIGN & INSTALLATION

years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too

Outdoor kitchens and firepits

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

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LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

available here

LOCAL PICKUP & DELIVERY • FREE ESTIMATES

We carry moving & shipping supplies

www.furniturekare.com

(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale

PLUMBING WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc. (336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well

FREE in-home consultation!

(336) 880-3845 deepriverclosets.com JLB REMODELING, INC. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Insured. Custom remodeling & additions. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. HOME PRO Home repairs, deck restoration, trim installation, custom built-ins, painting / drywall. Call (336) 430-7845 for free estimate. 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.

pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info.

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ROOFING

MOBILE WELDING SERVICE Residential, wrought-iron fence & gates, custom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, 362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com.

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.

NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “Northwest Art Framing is a ﬁnd!” – Kate in W/S. Steve Maloy, owner. (336) 644-1911, 392-9047.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, custom decks, garages, siding, windows, rooﬁng specials. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343. ROOFING, REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, siding, decks & more. No job too small/big. Repairs welcome. 30 years exp. Free est.. Campbell Construction, (336) 338-0342.

Services TM Construction , INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

Outdoor living | Fire pits | Screened porches

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

RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

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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. PREMIER ROOFING CONSTRUCTION Insurance specialist, free inspections, residential & commercial. 545-3277 anytime.

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 MISC. SERVICES AIRPLANE HANGARS FOR RENT, call for price. Oak Ridge Airport, off Harrell Road. DS Butler, (336) 362-0055. COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. TREE DECORATING SERVICE Love the holiday décor, but hate the chore of making it happen? Let Santa’s helpers do it for you! $50/hour with $200 minimum. Booking dates now! Santas_Trees@yahoo.com.

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

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KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum ﬂoors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.

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.

30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable

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

 MISC. FOR SALE Adorable SMALL DOG SWEATERS, locally made. View daisyhandknitdesigns.com. BOOK SALE, Nov. 13-16, Golden Antiques, 4537 Hwy. 220, Summerﬁeld. Hours: Mon.Sat., 10am-6pm; Sunday, 12n-6pm. Over 3,000 titles, all genres. Great bargains! FIREWOOD FOR SALE, $75/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615. ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025. Emerson table-top STEREO SYSTEM, includes CD, record player, receiver. Antique looking, about 3 years old. Like new!! $85. (336) 643-4875. FREE WURLITZER SPINET PIANO, good condition, great for church. 643-9237. TRAIN SALE, Nov. 15-16, Golden Antiques, 4537 Hwy. 220, Summerﬁeld. Lionel, Boxcar Series, & more. Great prices. Just in time for Christmas! SEASONED FIREWOOD, $80/half cord, delivered and stacked. Call 686-6373. PERSIMMON PULP, jam, pudding, and more! 816-3441 or 996-3892.

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

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

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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

 REAL ESTATE

$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.

HOMES FOR SALE

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.

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

$10K DECORATING ALLOWANCE

 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES BOARDING / PET SITTING OAK RIDGE PET SIT SERVICES “Keeping you and your pets on schedule.” Dana Sauber, pet & farm sitter (feeding, stall cleaning). 7 years exp., insured. 482-5785. 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.

1504 North Grove Court Looking for an Oak Ridge address? Hardto-find 3BR/2.1BA traditional home with huge bonus room. Situated on 2.17-acre level lot on private cul-de-sac in beautiful North Grove neighborhood. New roof & new carpet! Ready to move in. Seller offering $10K decorating allowance. $299,900

Bobbie Gardner CRS/GRI/ EcoBroker Relocation Specialist

(336) 382-5939

Compassion! 1-3 trips per day, $15/trip (30 minutes). Call 643-5242. KPS – KELLY’S PET SERVICES Professional in-home pet sitting. Bonded & insured. Member Pet Sitters International. Pet sitting while you are away, daily walks or runs, play, pet taxi, and more! KPS gives a portion of proﬁts to animal charities. Call, email, or Facebook message for a free consultation: (336) 706-6706, kpsforyourpets@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/kpspets, www.petsit.com/kps.

We t reat y ou r d og li k e fa m ily  Family-owned and operated; owners live on premises.  All-inclusive, small facility with private suites, late let-outs and grooming.

Stokesdale • (336) 298-4712

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

Betty Moser-Callahan (336) 403-5545

Tammy Gardner (336) 509-3303

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