Northwest Observer | August 23 - 29, 2013

Aug. 23 - 29, 2013

IN THIS ISSUENews in Brief ......................................... 3Your questions ..................................... 4Summerfi eld Town Council ................. 6Around Town ....................................... 8Bits & Pieces / Celebration ................. 9Crime/Incident Report .......................10Community Calendar ........................12New year, new shoes, Sears ..............14Letters/Opinions ................................16Grins & Gripes .....................................17Classifi eds ...........................................19Index of Advertisers .......................... 23

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by MIKE SHAW

NW GUILFORD – If you drove by Northwest or Northern High schools during the summer months, you probably noticed there was nothing dormant about the schools. From the road, stu-dents could be seen participating in various activities such as foot-ball and tennis workouts or all-day band camps.

While many students caught up on their sleep and kept a more leisurely pace during the summer, some preferred to invest their

time in honing their skills in preparation for the upcoming school year.

Such is the case for the 135 members of

the Northwest Vikings marching band when I observed them on a hot summer afternoon. The band’s members patiently stood in formation in one of the school’s parking lots as their band direc-tor, Brian McMath, instructed them. Many of the students were covered in sweat while learning their craft – the craft that has set them apart from some of the best bands in the state of North Carolina.

“The first day of camp…I tell them that I respect them and appreciate them more than anything,” McMath said. “A lot of kids choose not to do this activity because of the time commitment.

Members of NW High’s color guard practice their halftime routine at a recent band camp.

Band Director Brian McMath gives NW High band mem-bers instructions at a summer practice.

NW High’s Darlene Joyner (center), gives students in-structional tips during a volleyball camp.

Students equate effort, goals with successMany students stayed

busy during their summer break with activities such as athletic camps, team work-

outs and practices. With a new school year on the

horizon, these studentshope their hard work and

preparation pays off inthe coming months.

time in honing their skills in preparation for the upcoming school year.

Such is the case for the 135 members of

routine at a recent band camp.

Photos by

Mike Shaw/NWO

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LCID landfill hearing continued for second timeby PATTI STOKES

STOKESDALE – After over three hours of hearing testimonies and more than an hour of deliberation, the Stokesdale Town Council voted 5-0 to postpone a decision on a special use permit for a proposed LCID landfill on Pearman Quarry Road. It was the second time in two months the council voted to continue the case, which will come before them for a third time at their Sept. 17 meeting.

The quasi-judicial hearing drew several nearby property owners to the council meeting on Aug. 20, along with the peti-tioners, Kenneth and Carrie Van Derveer, who were represented by their attorney, Richard Shope.

Shope reminded council members several times they were legally bound to issue the permit for the nearly 2-acre land clearing and inert debris landfill once they verified his clients had met all requirements of the town’s development ordinance.

Often referred to as a “stump dump,” an LCID landfill accepts items such as uncontaminated soil, tree stumps and branches, gravel and brick.

The Van Derveers have met with opposition from their neighbors since ap-plying for a permit that would allow them to operate the landfill on a 23.16-acre tract of land they purchased about three years ago. They said since the land was close to several family members who live in Stokesdale, it was an ideal place for the family to plan their future home.

Almost ideal, that is.

On the land is a hole that spans about 1.74 acres, along with a steep dropoff with rocks at the bottom. The landfill is

the most economical way to fill in the dangerous hole, the Van Derveers say.

The permit for the landfill would be val-id for three years. Shope said it might take as little as one year to fill the hole, after which it would be covered and reseeded. Tammy gardner, a Realtor with Allen Tate/Oak Ridge, said filling the hole would ulti-mately improve the property, which would have a positive effect on the Van Derveers’ property values; that could also be a posi-tive for their neighbors, she said.

But neighbors who spoke in opposi-tion to the proposed landfill said they were all too familiar with the impact of heavy, noisy and speeding dump trucks traveling on the rural roads they share. With one LCID landfill already on Pearman Quarry Road and another on nearby Warner Road, several people testified that a third LCID landfill was not needed, was not in harmony with their neighborhood, and would negatively impact their property values and quality of life.

Mary Ann Williams, who lives on Warner Road, said she recently had her granddaughter count the dump trucks traveling to and from the existing two LCID landfills near her home. “From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., she counted 42 trucks,” Williams said.

Williams also referenced a fire that occurred several years ago at the Brame LCID landfill on Warner Road, which she said resulted from packed, rotted wood creating methane gas.

Councilmen Randy Braswell and Bill Jones visibly anguished over their decision, ultimately saying they had been present-ed with too much evidence to digest in such a short period of time and did not feel prepared to vote on the issue. To be continued ... on Sept. 17.

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A. Town Manager Scott Whitaker says Summerfield's code enforcement is generally complaint-driven and com-plaints can be submitted at town hall or through www.summerfieldgov.com. Whitaker notes that complaints can be anonymous. The town contracts with a code enforcement officer two days per month to investigate and address complaints.

“A new related ordinance is being drafted now for town council's consider-ation that would better streamline our process and provide clearer standards concerning high grass/weeds,” Whita-ker says. “If we get these in place, we can better educate citizens about the standards. We often don't know of spe-cific high-grass problems unless citizens make us aware of them.”

Stokesdale’s nuisance ordinance ad-dresses health concerns “which may be a result of growth of weeds and grass, accumulation of animal or vegetable matter, accumulation of rubbish, or any condition which may be detrimental to the public health.”

According to the ordinance, “upon a determination that conditions consti-tuting a public nuisance exist, the town clerk shall notify, in writing, the owner, the occupant or the person in posses-sion of the premises in question of the

conditions constituting such public nuisance and shall order the prompt abatement thereof within 15 days from the receipt of such written notice.”

Carolyn Joyner, Stokesdale’s town clerk, says she has never had to contact a property owner about not mowing their grass. However, she notes that the ordinance outlines how to deal with this issue should it arise, as well as addi-tional steps that would be taken if issues deemed a public nuisance or health hazard were unresolved after a property owner had been notified.

Section 35-1 of Oak Ridge’s nui-sance ordinance describes conditions which “are found, deemed and declared to constitute a detriment, danger and hazard to the health, safety, morals

and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Oak Ridge.” The ordi-nance lists several of those conditions, including one which “constitutes or may become a breeding ground or harbor for rats, mosquitoes, harmful insects, or other pests,” and one that would be “a place of dense growth of weeds or other noxious vegetation over 12 inches in height within the boundaries of any lot or parcel with residential or commercial development.” The ordinance notes ex-ceptions for land used for active farming or agriculture.

Should a property be deemed a health or safety hazard, Oak Ridge’s next step would be to provide notice of required action to the property owner through its enforcement officer.

Oak Ridge, Summerfi eld and Stokesdale have ordinances in place to address “high-grass problems” that are deemed to be a health hazard or public nuisance.

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After working together for over a de-cade, the two men launched Gate City Advisors in a renovated warehouse in downtown Greensboro. They later rec-ognized a gap that needed to be filled, which led to them opening an additional office in Oak Ridge a few months ago.

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Greer, 51 and Vartanian, 37, are passionate about what they do. For them, it’s not simply a matter of mak-them, it’s not simply a matter of mak-them, it’s not simply a matter of making the most money or having the highest return rate. It’s about identifying their client’s in-dividual goals and help-ing them work towards achieving those goals with minimal stress.

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The financial planning process begins with an individual consulta-tion and a set of questions designed to help clients solidify their financial goals. For Greer, this is one of the most exciting aspects of his business.

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Because of this, Gate City Advisors, through INVEST Financial Corpora-tion, offers a wide range of financial

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Mayor Mark Brown called the August meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Linda Southard gave the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Councilwoman Alicia Flowers ques-tioned an item which appeared in the check register, in the amount of $1,076. Town Manager Scott Whitaker said the transaction was for repair of continued leaks and problems the town is having with its three-year-old sprinkler system at the athletic park. He said the town is working on solutions and is looking at an-other vendor, which he would discuss in his manager’s report later in the meeting.

TOWN MANAGER’S REPORTWhitaker said the town often gets

code enforcement requests, and some-times they are anonymous. On that

note, a complaint was received about gun noise on Stanley Huff Road. The complainant said the resident sits on his front porch and shoots at a target on a tree which is near the road. Whitaker emphasized that citizens must contact the sheriff’s office in instances such as this and he asked citizens to help the town spread the word.

The town will sponsor a Recycle/E-cy-cle event on Saturday, Oct. 12. Citizens will soon find more details on the town’s website.

With the meeting room full, Whita-ker acknowledged the crowd, many of whom were supporting the Elmhurst Estates representatives who have issues with a planned noise wall on u.S. 220 which borders their neighborhood. He said he would address that later in the meeting.

CITIZEN COMMENTS�� John O’Day, a candidate for town

council, said he and his wife decided to settle in Summerfield 2 1/2 years ago. “We love Summerfield and have enjoyed our couple of years here,” O’Day said, adding that he feels like he represents the majority of Summerfield because his household has children under 18 years of age. His job as a medical consultant gives him experience in tough decision making, O’Day said, and he believes a great leader is able to navigate, not just steer, a ship.

�� Jane Wilson, also a candidate for town council, said she’s been a member of the finance committee for a number of years and has volunteered for sev-eral events in Summerfield. She and her husband Todd have been married for 42 years and have two children. Together, she and Todd own Wilson & Sons Termite & Pest Control. Should she be elected, she believes her experiences would be an asset to the town.

�� Mike Adams, another town council candidate, said he was born in San An-tonio, Texas, and moved to Mexico with his family because his father was a “bug scientist.” Adams said he went to Texas A&M and then followed his parents to California, where he finished his educa-tion at university of California, Davis. He became a crop production advisor in California and farmed. Adams said he relocated to North Carolina with his company.

“I believe I can give something back to Summerfield,” Adams said. “I feel the community has been so gracious to me … and I’ve learned a lot. I’ve seen towns perish and I’ve seen them flourish. I’ve learned from that.”

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“I want to have input,” Pikett said. “I have a lot of experience in different areas.”

�� Steve Kingsbury, a resident of Elm-hurst Estates, said Aug. 13 marked the 461st day since construction began on u.S. 220. He said there are 1,053 days until July 1, 2016, the projected comple-tion date of the project. Kingsbury talk-ed about the negotiations between the neighborhood and NCDOT in regard to the placement, design and right-of-way access for a noise wall on u.S. 220.

�� Dwayne Crawford is running for mayor. He said he graduated from Northwest High and earned a mechani-cal engineering degree from North Car-olina A&T. Crawford said he “believes in the rule of law and not the rule of man.” He said he drove school buses while in high school and that job is a lot like the mayor’s position – a bus driver starts the bus, makes stops along the way and ulti-mately gets to his destination.

COMMITTEE REPORTSFinance. Finance Officer Katrina Whitt said there were no July or August meet-ings.

Historical. Linda Southard said the com-mittee received a great response from the quilt display and is working on a new display which will feature the crop of to-bacco. “We want to show our kids what we used to do,” she said. The committee will next meet on Aug. 29 at 7 p.m.

Public Safety. Don Wendelken said the committee would meet again on Aug. 21.

Trails and Open Space. Whitaker said the first committee meeting was held July 30. During that meeting, the committee set regular meetings for the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m., beginning in September. Officers will be elected at the Aug. 21 meeting.

TOWN MANAGER BUSINESSBudget amendment. Whitaker said the town planner position was vacated in

mid-July and the town is currently re-cruiting for that position. In the interim, he has contracted a planner with an outside agency. He requested a budget amendment of $10,000 for interim plan-ning, which would be paid through the Planning Services line item. The con-tract for interim planning is set to expire Sept. 6, but may be extended.

5 0 Council voted to approve the request for a budget amendment in the amount of $10,000.

Review officer. Saying the town is required to have a designated review of-ficer, Whitaker recommended Julie Reid, interim planner, serve in that capacity. Council would make a recommendation to the guilford County Board of Com-missioners and they would make the official designation.

5 0 Council voted to recom-mend Reid as review officer.

Personnel manual. Whitaker reported NCgS 160-168A changed in 2010 with regard to which personnel information may be made public. The personnel pol-icies and manual needs to be updated for congruence with the statute.

5 0 Council voted to update the manual.

Town hall repairs. Please see News Briefs in our Aug. 16-22 issue of The Northwest Observer to learn more about the report on external repairs/improvements to the town hall. Each issue of the Northwest Observer can be viewed online in its entirety at www.nwobserver.com.

Field house repairs. Whitaker said repairs relating to drainage issues around the field house at Summerfield Athletic Park are needed. He said there were five op-tions ranging from $4,800 to more than $15,000, and noted additional cosmetic repairs would be needed. He requested authorization to contract for repairs in an amount not to exceed $17,000.

Councilwoman Dena Barnes noted her cousin is the contractor the town had been speaking with and Whitaker said the bulk of the funds would be paid

to a subcontractor.

5 0 Council voted to au-thorize the manager to proceed with repairs at the field house in an amount not to exceed $17,000.

REPORTS/UPDATESWhitaker noted that a dirt bank by the

outfield fence at Field 2 of the athletic park had collapsed, which necessitated repairs that totaled about $9,000. Of that cost, liability insurance covered $2,313.

The sprinkler system failures contin-ue to be an issue at the athletic park.

Whitaker said a Boy Scout has ap-proached the town about building a small, free library as part of his Eagle Scout project. The Scout has offered to stock and maintain the library at the Summerfield Community Park. Council approved the project by consensus.

Whitaker said a Music in the Park event is being planned for Sept. 14 and details would be forthcoming.

A walk-through at the Summerfield Charter School was scheduled for Aug. 15.

CNN’s Money Magazine listed Summerfield as one of the “20 Least Crowded Towns in America.”

Following a lengthy discussion between town leaders and Elmhurst Es-tates residents about a noise wall being placed on u.S. 220 at Elmhurst Estates, it was decided by consensus that Barnes would facilitate a meeting, if needed, between the neighborhood representa-tives and NCDOT. It was also decided that Whitaker, with the help of Barnes, would draft a letter of support for the neighborhood to NCDOT.

CLOSED SESSIONCouncil recessed to closed session at

8:29 p.m. and reconvened at 9:15 p.m. With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.





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Friends Charlie Maxson (left) and Jordan Rybak carried two large bamboo stalks down Lisa Drive by the Oak Ridge Town Park on the afternoon of Aug. 9. One Lisa Drive resident chuckled as she asked the boys if they were going to make bowls with the bamboo stalks. Maxson and Rybak didn’t know what they were going to do with the stalks, but said they would think of something soon.

Jaydelin Downing (left), of Kerners-ville, and Madison Hunnicutt, of Stokesdale, enjoy the playground at the Oak Ridge Town Park. Down-ing and Hunnicutt both said they loved sliding down the park’s slides together.

Jimmy Beeson is frequently seen in the front yard of his daughter Julie’s home on Summerfi eld Road, selling fresh produce. An honor system is in place for the few times when no one is tending the table during the day. We can confi rm that the tomatoes Jimmy and his wife Sue grew in their garden this year are delicious (they make great “mater” sandwiches!), and the good news is that Beeson says they should keep coming in until frost.




Start content here if using a new section barDasnoit receives Eagle Scout awardJosh Dasnoit,

16, of Oak Ridge recently received the Eagle Scout award.

Dasnoit’s Eagle project was the repair, cleanup and

rerouting of the Veterans Memorial Trail of Country Park in greensboro. Several birdhouses, a bench, trail markers and hiking sticks were also made and placed along the trail for public use.

A sophomore at NWHS, Dasnoit is a member of Oak Ridge uMC’s Troop 139 and the son of Robert and Lisa Dasnoit.

Chess tourneys to make moves in G’boroSome of the world’s top chess players

are making their way to North Carolina for the 2013 u.S. Masters Open and the 2013 N.C. Open and Saturday Scholas-tic at the Embassy Suites of greensboro, 204 Centrepoint Drive in greensboro, from Aug. 29 - Sept. 2. The N.C. Open is currently registering players of all

levels to compete for cash prizes total-ing $13,000. The N.C. Open is being held in conjunction with the u.S. Master Tournament.

The two tournaments allow chess en-thusiasts a rare opportunity to watch the

CONGRATULATIONS!

Hillary Osborne married Anthony Brantley on July 27, 2013.

Hillary graduated from North Carolina State university with a Bachelor’s in finance and works at Right Management.

Anthony is a sailor in the united States Navy.

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CRIME / INCIDENT report

PROPERTY THEFTAug. 17 | A resident of u.S. 158 in Stokesdale reported that an unknown suspect(s) stole wheels and tires off of a 1986 Ford Mustang. The stolen property was valued at $1,600.

Aug. 17 | An employee of Walgreens in Summerfield reported a known suspect entered the store and stole several over-the-counter pain medications valued at $278.

BURGLARY / B&EAug. 13 | A resident of u.S. 158 in Stokesdale reported unknown suspects entered his shed by prying open a window. The suspects stole a scroll saw, two chainsaws, a leaf blower and a weed eater, valued at a total of about $1,280.

Aug. 14 | unknown suspects broke the glass of the front door at the BP Station on u.S. 68 North in Stokesdale some-time between 1 and 4:30 a.m. After entering the store, the suspects took an undisclosed amount of money.

Aug. 17 | A resident of N.C. 68 North in Oak Ridge reported that an unknown suspect entered her home by cutting the screen and crawling through an open window. An undisclosed list of property was stolen.

EMBEZZLEMENTAug. 12 | The owner of a company in northern greensboro reported that a known suspect converted property be-longing to the communications business for his own financial benefit; the prop-erty, valued at about $25,000, included several cables.

INJURED ANIMALAug. 12 | A sheriff’s deputy responded to

N.C. 150 West in northern greensboro, at Animal Control’s request, to “dispatch” a wounded deer. The deer was moved to a safe location and the officer dispatched the animal with his duty-issued shotgun.

DWIAug. 15 | After noticing a car cross-ing the yellow line on Old Oak Ridge Road, an officer stopped the driver of the vehicle. The 17-year-old, who held a graduated license, was arrested for consuming a controlled substance while being under 21, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

ASSAULTAug. 13 | A resident of Summerfield Road in Summerfield reported that a known offender assaulted her following a domestic dispute. The victim sustained minor injuries and was treated by EMS, but refused to be transported to the hospital. All parties were advised of the warrant process.

Aug. 14 | A resident of Summerfield Road in Summerfield reported that she was slapped in the chest by a known sus-pect. No medical treatment was required.

Aug. 17 | Two people reported being as-saulted by each other in the parking lot of Lowes Foods in Oak Ridge. Treatment for injuries was refused.

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Fall baseball | Register now through Aug. 30 for Oak Ridge Youth Association’s fall baseball season. Register online at www.orya.sportssignup.com. More info: Alan Davis at [email protected].

SATURDAY, AUG. 24

Day of Sharing | good Samaritan Ministries will sponsor a dental van, Work Force van, dermatologist, a representative from Senior Resource Services, and a spokesperson from Countryside Manor to answer questions about caring for the elderly. The dental van will be for urgent needs only, on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Work Force Van is set up with computers to help people write their resumes and view jobs that they are suited for.

This day will also be a good day to drop off food and clothing items for gSM’s food and clothing pantry, which serves those in the northwest area who are in need.

The Day of Sharing will take place on Aug. 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Stokesdale united Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola Drive. More info: Terri, 643-5887 or [email protected]

MONDAY, AUG. 26

Meet and Greet | A coffee and cake event will be held at Summerfield Elementary on the first day of school, right after student drop-off in the morning. More info: Cynthia Sundermann, (650) 302-7339 or [email protected].





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Food/clothing pantry | good Samaritan Ministries will offer its monthly food and gently used clothing pantry to those in need on Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Stokesdale Business Center, 8500 Ellisboro Road.

People who would like to donate food to the food pantry may purchase a complete box of food from the Bi-Rite in Stokesdale for $25; monetary donations can be sent to good Samaritan Ministries, P.O. Box 202, Stokesdale, NC 27357. More info: Terri, 643-5887 or [email protected]

THURSDAY, AUG. 29

Baseball/Softball registration | Summerfield Rec-reation Association will hold registration for the fall baseball and girls softball leagues on Thursday, Aug. 29 (and Sept. 5), from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Summerfield Elementary’s multi-purpose room. The following leagues will have registration: Baseball – Tball ages 4-6, Pinto (coaches pitch) ages 7-8, Mustang (kids pitch) ages 9-10, Bronco ages 11-13 and Pony ages 13-14. Soft-ball – Ponytail ages 4-6, 8u ages 7-8, 10u ages 9-10, 12u ages 11-12, 14u ages 13-14 and 18u ages 15-18. More info: visit www.summerfieldrec.org.

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With July’s pink, powder-puff mimo-sa blooms now a memory and daylight hours diminishing, a new school year is upon us. Harried parents are scurrying, bright-eyed youngsters in tow, ferreting out the newest and coolest in school apparel. Today’s choices are boundless, but not so in days past – as some locals will attest.

Older folks in these parts remember that they went “store” shopping for new clothes only after the first fall tobacco crop was sold. But for most, especially those with large families, it was a mat-ter of deciding who would wear made-over hand-me downs, and who would be blessed with a new pair of bibbed overalls.

Seventy years ago, sacrifices had to be made for the war and our fighting military. So one had to be content with

what was available – a new pair of bro-gans (ankle-high work shoes), bought with ration stamps, or repaired ones that had belonged to a sister or brother.

The Sears, Roebuck and Company catalog figured heavily in providing affordable necessities via the u.S. mail service. upon retrieving the coveted volume from our mailbox, all members of my family pored over its contents.

A fun pastime was sitting side by side with a brother or sister, the “wish book” open on our laps and our eyes closed. A catalog page would be flipped, and slapping our hands down, we would yell, “Everything on this side is mine!” It might be an assortment of men’s shoes, BVD’s (a trademark used for undershirts and underpants worn by men and boys), or a display of ladies’ undergarments, but it was fun to see what we claimed (no, it wasn’t televi-

sion, but it was an entertaining substitute!).

Browsing trusty, vintage Sears catalogs online is an eye-opener, es-pecially when comparing prices then and now. The 1943 fall edition offered a real sweet deal on a service-able plaid bookbag with pockets and zippers, decorated with imitation leather, for only $1.97. An assort-ment of pencils, crayons, erasers and drawing paper, plus a pen holder and pen point, in an attractive, sturdy box also was priced at under $2.

girls’ woolen sweaters and boys’ heavy, serviceable jackets were, surpris-ingly, in the $3 to $4 range. Incredibly,

cash (even change) could be placed

in an envelope along with your

catalog order and it arrived safely at its

destination!

Frank and Beulah Yost raised four chil-

dren on their Oak Ridge farm. To provide money for school, Yost states, “We gave them a barn of tobacco.” What-ever the golden leaves brought on the autumn market was what their children received.

Beulah recalls her life in Frieze, Va.,

growing up one of seven children. Her mother worked in a cotton mill to keep the family going after her husband died. Like so many moms of that era, she saved the brightly printed material from hog, cow and chicken feed sacks, fashioning pretty school dresses for her girls. Brothers received probably one pair of bibbed overalls and one shirt which had to last the year.

New school year, new shoes and the Sears catalog

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Martha glidewell, formerly of Oak Ridge and now of Kernersville, started her education at gillespie School in greensboro. She and her sister shopped for school togs in the bargain sections of downtown stores. It is in her memory that back then, schools provided all ba-sic supplies – a stark contrast to “must have” lists sent home to parents today.

Current newspapers are bulkier this time of year with advertisements of fall “bargains,” which hawk every-thing imaginable to excite the hearts of school-age children. Among the hottest are electronic devices – iPods, iPads, and the latest cell phones that do every-thing but butter your toast.

Sought after by girls and guys alike are pricey jeans that give the appear-ance of having been brutally tortured, but in reality are “fashionably” torn.

One 80-year-old who began her school years in Walnut Cove says Bai-ley’s department store (the only one in town) was a source for needed items as

money was available. When blackber-ries were in season, she picked enough to sell so she could purchase a length of material for a school dress.

Oak Ridge’s gaye gardner, who grew up in West Virginia, remembers little or no school shopping. Says she, “You just wore what you had.”

No doubt about it, as the new school year commences, students of today are extremely blessed to enjoy many advantages not afforded their great-grandparents. Decades ago, a scholar was considered well-equipped who entered class with only a pencil, a lined tablet and an apple for the teacher.

Those of us who remember the WWll shortages had no smart phones or $75 backpacks. We could, however, draw an outline of our foot on cardboard, send it to Sears, and receive by mail a perfectly fitting pair of fake leather shoes.

And, we were masters of recycling – our well-used catalogs performed their patriotic duty – in the outhouse!

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Zombie Mud Run set for Sept. 14The Zombie Apocalypse is set to

take over Woods of Terror Haunted At-traction at 5601 North Church Street in greensboro on Sept. 14, beginning at 9 a.m. when they host their first annual Zombie Mud run.

Runners and adventure racers can expect to step into zombie infested mud, encountering intense boggy grounds and pushing obstacles while navigating a 5k course. Those not among the living can participate as a zombie and chase the humans.

“Outbreaks” will begin at 9 a.m. and

continue every 30 minutes until 2:30 p.m.

Registrations start as low as $55 for participants and includes a racing bib complete with runner’s number, Woods of Terror zombie T-shirt, admission to the Survivor’s Party/Zombie Prom and free Thursday or Sunday ticket to Woods of Terror during the “haunt season.” Discounts are available to those who register early. Spectators can enjoy the fun for as little as $5-10.

All runners must be 14 or older by Sept. 14 in order to participate. Register at www.woodsofterrorzombiemudrun.com.

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Mike Shawcommunity

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LETTERS/OPINIONS

A few parting thoughtsAs you read this, I will be starting

a new position as a digital marketing specialist with guilford College. While I am thrilled about this opportunity, I will miss those I met during my time at the Northwest Observer, and thank those of you who welcomed me to your community.

Before I sign off, I’d like to pass along a thought about something I learned during my time here.

Three times each month I was charged with covering town council meetings. Though the meetings aren’t what I would call thrill-ing, it should be noted how important they are to reporters and citizens alike.

I began to use town council meet-ings as a place to meet citizens, and I learned so much about the mindset of the town’s leaders and citizens attending each monthly meeting.

Some meetings flew by in 20 min-utes while others were two to three hours long.

My job was simple, but tedious. I furiously took notes on my laptop, trying to accurately capture everything that

was said so I could relay it back to our readers. Many meetings, I averaged over 5,000 words (if you’re not used to thinking in terms of word count, that’s equal to several typed pages).

After hours of culling down my notes, verifying details, etc., they were ready to be printed in the newspaper.

There’s a lot of hard work that goes into those meeting recaps that you see in the paper each month and they provide valuable insight to your commu-

nity leaders and issues important to your neighbors, so I encourage you to take the 10 to 15 minutes to read them.

Being in the newspaper business is tough, and publishing a community newspaper has its own unique challeng-es. I hope you’ll understand that every-thing printed in the Northwest Observer is printed with you, the reader, in mind.

I want to express my gratitude to the fine folks at the Northwest Observer for believing in me. I will always look back on my time here with fondness and remem-ber the lessons you taught me. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Horses are livestock Concerning the opinion expressed in

your July 26-Aug. 1 issue, “Horse meat isn’t for humans,” I don’t agree.

I have raised horses and have been involved in the horse industry for more than 40 years. I am so tired of the “We can’t eat our pets” people. Horses are livestock.

We can continue to send our horses/

livestock to Mexico, where regulations and humane treatment is not an issue, or we can open slaughterhouses in this country, where they will be regulated.

P.S. Don’t even try to think I do not love animals. I have records to prove I spend 30 percent of my annual income on livestock feed and welfare.

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�� DOT for work-ing on Fleming and Lewiston at the same time, and for not having a clue as to how to control the flow of traffic.

�� Those who seem unable to disagree with our President without showing disdain and being disrespectful. It’s ugly and petty!

�� Adults who yelled and swore at lifeguards on Aug. 10 when told a storm was coming and they needed to clear the Bur-Mil pool due to lightning in the area. You endangered your children and mine. Police cars, really?

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�� Alyssa at McDonald’s in Oak Ridge. I eat there at least once a week and

I’ve yet to see you without a smile on your face for each and every customer. You are the reason I keep going!

�� The kind lady who read to my girls at the dentist’s office while my husband was there for a longer-than-expected appointment.

�� Northern and Northwest football teams for their hard work and summer workouts and practices – I love high school football, and can’t wait for the big matchup on Sept. 6!

�� Lowe’s (Home Improvement) for instituting the VA card requirement rather than completely dropping the discount because of so many forged documents by people taking advan-tage. They demonstrated that they truly care about legitimate veterans. I support them and I’m a Vietnam veteran.

�� Mike Dixon of Superior Power Wash-ing for coming out last-minute for a rush job. It’s great to have Northwest Observer advertising to connect us with local service providers.

�� Johnny “Ironman” Van Kemp, 9, and his parents for their strength, openness and positive attitude throughout Johnny’s journey with leu-kemia. We pray for Johnny to have a long and healthy life!

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The kids learn values like leadership, perseverance and dedication they can give to each other and the program.”

Seniors Caitlin Huber and Even Campfield said they wouldn’t trade the time they invest in the music program for anything else, even if they could go back and do it all over again. Huber said band camp gave her an oppor-tunity, when she was a freshman, to meet friends before ever stepping foot inside Northwest High School.

“It’s a really fun activity and it’s really rewarding,” Huber said. “You get something out of it and you feel proud of something when you’re on the field a few months later. You get this powerful feeling.”

Campfield said through his sum-mer experiences in band camp he

determined he wants to major in music when he heads to college a year from now. “We suffer now so we can have fun later,” Campfield joked. “You get out of it what you put into it.”

But the band members at Northwest weren’t the only ones busily preparing for another school year.

About 20 minutes, or 12 miles, across town, the boys in purple and white were sweating out the summer sun while gearing up for another sea-son of football. The Northern Night-hawks are coming off their third-straight 3-AA state championship with the hopes of making it four-in-a-row – but not without hard work.

“We all just have such a love for the game and most of us have been play-ing since we were little kids and have been around it our entire lives,” senior Chris Ripberger said. “It’s a constant in our lives at this point. It would be weird

not coming out in the summer and not doing anything.”

For senior TJ Ruff, the football team is his family. “We’ve all been together since sixth grade,” Ruff said. “It’s one of the best things ever. We all hang out outside of school and do things during the summer.”

Northwest Athletic Director John Hughes knows a thing or two about family; he’s been a part of the Vikings family for 19 years. Hughes was the man responsible for scheduling the summer athletic events at Northwest.

“During the summer, 15 years ago, there were traditional summer sports like baseball and softball and you had some football conditioning,” Hughes said. “Now, there’s pressure to keep up with the Joneses with some of the sports. It’s ultimately up to the coach and what they want to do in the off-season.”

For Northwest volleyball coach Darlene Joyner, summer camps and workouts gave her student-athletes a chance to build team chemistry and develop leadership, all while continuing to work on their volleyball game.

“It helps to give us an opportunity to continue to develop our players as well as a better understanding of our

strengths and weaknesses before we get started in August,” Joyner said. “It would take longer for our team to get on track in season if we were not able to do workouts or camps in the summer.”

Northwest junior volleyball student-athlete Caroline Wells said she would willingly give up her entire summer break to play volleyball simply because she loves the sport.

“Any athlete has a plain and simple desire to get better; that is coded in our DNA from Day 1,” Wells said. “I am spending my time in the gym setting maybe 1,000 balls that day, and I know I’ve gotten at least 1,000 more touches than the person sitting on the couch.”

Teammate Jocelyn Stoner, a sopho-more, said athletes’ goals are only realized when the student-athlete puts in the hard work during the summer months. “Every second of effort you put in gets you closer to your goals for the future,” Stoner said.

“We all have our own goals and if we don’t put any effort into them, then you won’t achieve them like you hoped you would,” Stoner said. “I was taught that hard work will always pay off in the end, whether in a couple of months or a couple of years.”

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AVAIL. FOR EMPLOYMENTTOO MUCH WORK TO HANDLE?I am an eager, reliable and honest land-scaper ready to help you in any aspect, from lawn care to brickwork. I have and own my own personal, modern equipment. Can start immediately. (336) 464-5215.

EMPLOYMENTLANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOREMAN in training. Professional maintenance exp. with a variety of commercial mowers re-quired. Plant knowledge, customer ser-vice and leadership exp. needed. Clean driving and criminal background records, pre-employment drug screening required. Full-time position with benefi ts. Contact Shannon at [email protected] or (336) 665-0291 x 1225.

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Muir’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Greensboro is seeking a part-time ASSISTANT DIRECTOR of Children’s Ministries to coordinate children’s ac-tivities on Sundays, summer activities and VBS. College degree preferred and/or relevant experience. Please send re-sume to Glenn Gorham at [email protected].

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EMPLOYMENTLaw offi ce ASSISTANT/BOOKKEEPER.Must be profi cient balancing checkbooks, paying invoices, and preparing account-ings. Please send resume to lawoffi [email protected].

DRIVERS: Salmon Companies. Full-time drivers needed in the Greensboro, NC area. Excellent hourly pay $18.79 p/h & $4.28 H&W. Class A CDL & 2 yrs. experi-ence required in the past fi ve years. EOE/AA Salmon Companies. 800-251-4301 or apply online, www.salmoncompanies.com.

Applications being taken for part-time GENERAL SERVICE POSITION at M&M Tire & Auto. Duties include oil changes, mounting & balancing tires. Must be will-ing to obtain inspection license. Please apply in person, no phone calls: 5570 US Hwy. 220N, Summerfi eld, NC 27358.

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TOWN OF SUMMERFIELD is recruiting for: Town Planner (F/T), Manager Assis-tant/Events Coordinator (P/T), & Parks & Recreation Attendant (P/T seasonal). Volunteer positions also available for: His-torical Committee, Public Safety Commit-tee, & Zoning Board (alternate). Details at www.summerfi eldgov.com.

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Auction ....................................... 19

Homecare Available ....................19

Employment ................................ 19

Save the Date .............................20

Yard Sales .................................. 20

Youth Sports ................................ 20

Home Services .......................20-22

Misc. Services .............................. 22

Misc for Sale ............................... 22

Misc Wanted .............................. 22

Pets/Animals & Services ............... 22

Real Estate .............................22-23

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20 AUG. 23 - 29, 2013 The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

SAVE THE DATE

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH, Wednesday, August 28, 5:30-7:30pm, Cornerstone Baptist Church. See display ad on page 13 for more info.

KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, Fri., Sept. 6, 9am-8pm, Sat., Sept. 7, 8am-1pm, (some items 50% off on Sat.), St. Paul’s Catho-lic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Rd., Greensboro. www.saintpaulskidssale.com.

FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT at the Oak Ridge Town Park, Friday, September 6. Food vendors on site at 6:30pm with ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ starting at dark. Sponsored by The Summit Church at Oak Ridge. For more info, follow our Twitter @TheSummitOR.

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VIKING-NIGHTHAWK Golf Challenge, Friday, Sept. 6, 11am Shotgun start, Bryan Park Golf Center. Deadline to register is August 30. The winner of the golf tour-ney will be awarded at trophy during the Northern/Northwest football game that evening. Two players from each school per team, 2-man captain’s choice, match play, double-bogey max, mulligans can be purchased for $5/each with a max of 2 per player. Box lunch & awards ceremony. For more info or sponsorship information, contact Randy Cobb, 317-9550.

8th annual TOM BROWN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNEY, Saturday, Sept. 7, 7:30am, Dawn Acres Golf Course, Stokes-dale. See display ad on page 13 for info.

SAVE THE DATE

ENCORE KIDS CONSIGNMENTDon’t miss out on our fall/winter premier, Sat., Sept. 7, 10am, 305 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville, 993-3444.

YARD SALESHUGE YARD SALE, Sat., August 24, 7am-12n, 7006 Ridge Haven Road, Greens-boro. 100s of items under $3. Holiday, kitchenware, TV stand, ottoman, desk & chair, gifts, & more!

YARD SALE, Sat., August 24, 8am-12n, 4909 Golden Acres Rd. De-cluttering after 22 years!

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE, Sat., Aug 24, 8am-1pm, Vineyards Community – three locations, 7039, 6994, and 6951 Toscana Trace. Dishes, Christmas de-cor, accessories, old hand-tools, gaming computer, books, furniture, clothing, misc. household goods.

YARD SALE, Sat., August 24, 8am-12n, 4552 Peeples Road, Oak Ridge. Refriger-ator, 2 L.C. Smith shotguns, 1 Remington and 1 Stevens & Moore rifl es.

YOUTH SPORTSFALL LACROSSE registration open. Please visit www.triadelitelax.com.

NSPIRED TO DREAM. New cheer, dance & tumbling facility. All-star, recreational and instructional for ages 4-18, all skill levels wel-come. Northwest Greensboro. 782-0581.

HOME SERVICES

CLEANING

CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will clean to fi t your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, 231-1838.

HOME SERVICES TERI’S TOUCH HOUSEKEEPING. Reason-able rates & references. (507) 210-8507.

MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free es-timates, guaranteed service. 740-1760.

HOUSE CLEANING, CALL REGINA. Ex-cellent references. (336) 339-1959.

Professional custom cleaning for home & office

Weekly / Biweekly / Monthly Move-Out/Move-In • Detail/Deep

Seasonal • Licensed/Bonded/Insured Customized Services

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

Home Maid, inc.

(336) 441-2047 | [email protected]

ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good refer-ences, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.

ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE. 11 yrs. exp. Excellent references. (336) 508-5714.

CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANINGIncludes gutters, pressure washing, chande-liers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com.

FREE PICK-UP of mowers, batteries, AC’s, appliances, grills, etc. 689-4167.

CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 399-3995.

CARPET / UPHOLSTERY / FLOORS 298-7374

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HOME SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

Cmoorelight.com, ElectricalContractor. Specializing in electric repairs, com/res., no job too small, licensed, professional. (336) 601-8304.

FLOORING

CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHINGLicensed & insured. 643-6500.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE“Anything to improve your home and prop-erty.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609.

Home Improvement & RepairsPrivilege Licensed & Insured

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oldschoolsjhr.homestead.com

Gutter Glove distributor/installer

HOME REPAIR, LLCOLD SCHOOL

GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC 65, Stokes-dale. (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 offi ce.

ALL ABOUT THE HOUSE. General home repair. Will take the lead on, or assist you with your home projects. 644-8710 / 708-0522.

GRADING / HAULING

ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULINGExcavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035.

GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling,bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fi ll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.

BRAD’S BOBCAT SVC. Grading, hauling, gravel/dirt, debris removal. 362-3647.


HOME SERVICES

GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING

VINYL SIDING REPAIRS, vinyl railings & siding, replacement windows, gutter clean-ing and repair. Please call 215-8776 for your free estimate.

A-1 COPPER ROOFINGCopper & aluminum gutters, gutter cleaning & repair, affordable leaf protection, replace-ment windows, vinyl siding, railing & trim. Free est. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofi ng.com.

MAYS SIDINGStorm damage, facia and siding repairs. 215-8776, www.mayssiding.com.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

MIKE GAULDIN’S LANDSCAPE SERVICE offered exclusively at Mustard Seed Nurs-ery, Inc. Free estimates. Call 644-8144. mustardseednursery.com.

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Locally owned and operated. Lic/ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. 24-hr. emergency svc. OR, NC. 643-1119.

DELIMA LAWNCARE. Residential & com-mercial, free estimates. (336) 669-5210.

HARDSCAPING, roofi ng, paint, brick work. Insured workers comp. 12 yrs. exp. Ask for Jose (336) 580-0538.

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

ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICETotal tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157.

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCEPine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree prun-ing, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

HOME SERVICES

D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATIONComplete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 312-2706.

ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CAREand hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pres-sure washing, chemical applications, aerat-ing. Licensed/insured. Free est. 382-4767, www.oneguyandamachine.com.

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

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS13-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaran-teed! Call (336) 601-3796.

TLC LAWN CARELawn mowing, fertilization and weed con-trol. General cleanup. Affordable all-season lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097.

JACK’S LAWN CARE. Weekly mowing service and select lawn care needs. Call Jack for details, 668-0682.

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AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, con-crete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.

ASPHALT MILLINGS, perfect for farm roads and wash-out areas. Half the cost of gravel. Fill dirt also available. 602-5820.

BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. Annual service agrmnts. Buzz, 509-6464.

COLFAX LAWNCAREComplete lawn care maintenance. Mow-ing, trimming, plugging, seeding, fertilizing. Weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. $25 gift card to Lowes Home Improvement for each referral. 362-5860. Serving the Triad for 24 years.

HOME SERVICES

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

A-LIST LAWN CARE. Affordable prices! Res/Com. Lic/Insured. Call us for your FREE quote at (336) 609-7013 or email [email protected].

STUMP GRINDING - FREE ESTIMATESBig or small, we grind them all. 382-3860.

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

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

MASONRY

MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

Furniture Kare Co.

(336) [email protected]

20 years experience in repair & restoration

• Refinishing and repair• Antique restoration• In-home services

Specializing in chair repairs

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LOCAL PICKUP & DELIVERY • FREE ESTIMATES

SWIMMING POOL SERVICE & REPAIR. Early spring specials on pool openings, liner replacements and equipment. 20 yrs. exp. Randy Harrell, 362-9721.

LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.

JUNK REMOVAL – appliances, batteries, mowers, cars, etc. Call about free removal. (336) 423-3006.

HOME SERVICES

ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home de-sign/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.

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RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

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PAINTING & DRYWALL

STILL PERFECTION PAINTINGReliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pres-sure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years experience. Avg. size bedroom walls, $100. Sheetrock repair. Call Brad Rogers for your free estimate. (Local #) 314-3186.

CARLOS PAINTING. Res/comm., licensed & insured, free estimates. (336) 669-5210.

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PLUMBING

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

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLARNo job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.






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HOME SERVICES

POWER WASHING

SUPERIOR WASH. Exterior cleaning: houses, decks, driveways. Mobile unit w/hot water & 425 gallon storage tank. Lic. & ins. Free est. Call Mike Dixon, 601-7444.

PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTIONLicensed general contractor with college degree in construction management with 18 years of experience. Specialize in decks, garages, additions, remodels, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free estimates. (336) 399-4894, [email protected].

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTIONKitchens & baths, rotted wood, painting, siding, windows, spring exterior cleaning specials. Senior discounts, 35 years expe-rience. 362-6343.

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JLB REMODELING INC.Licensed and insured. Free estimates. Remodeling, additions and home repairs. 681-2902, www.jlbremodeling.com.

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

HOME SERVICESKEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION26 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and win-dows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hard-wood and linoleum fl oors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.

ROOFING

CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC.Residential roofi ng, rubber fl at roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.

A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC.Res. roofi ng specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofi nginc.com, 621-6962.

MISC. SERVICES

T T Nails

(336) 644-8888Located in Gunter’s Crossing

(5820-C N Church St, Greensboro)

Appointments or Walk-ins • GIFT CERTIFICATES

OPEN Mon - Sat, 9am - 7pm • Sun 1 - 5pm

Acrylic nails • Tip overlay • Pink & white Gel manicures • Liquid gels

Nail designs • Spa pedicure • Waxing

FREE PICKUP of appliances, batteries, junk mowers, air conditioners, grills, electri-cal items, metal items, etc. 689-4167.

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

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

available here

We carry moving & shipping supplies

MISC. SERVICESCOMPUTER REPAIRS $99.Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM - (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.

MISC. FOR SALEALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, lay-away available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025.

www.nwobserver.comsubmit your ad at

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MISC. WANTED

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

WILL PAY CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick-up of appliances, batteries, air conditioners, grills, metal items, comput-ers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167.

PET / ANIMAL SERVICES

ANIMALS AVAILABLE

KITTEN FREE TO GOOD HOME, smoky gray, friendly, current on vaccinations. 643-2723.

GERMAN SHEPHERD, spayed female, 10-month-old, good with dogs & cats, but not goats. Housebroken. $300. Stokes-dale. (919) 616-8645.

www.adoptshelterpets.org

PET / ANIMAL SERVICESGROOMING

GROOMZ 2 GO MOBILE PET GROOMING, www.groomz2go.com, (336) 362-9822.

LOST & FOUND PETS

FOUND BLACK MANX-TYPE CAT, very friendly, found August 14, Brookbank/Bunch Road area. 317-0417.

FOUND CAT, grey w/ white paws, Gray Leigh Drive, off Stafford Mill Road, found Sunday, August 18. Very friendly, no col-lar/tags. Please call 210-3526.

Found a Pet? We’ll help fi nd the owner. Call Laura, 644-7035, ext. 10.

FOUND KITTEN on Hwy. 68 near Food Lion/Haw River Road on August 1. Smoky gray, friendly, current on vaccinations, free to good home only. 643-2723.

SHAVED FEMALE ELDERLY SHIH TZUfound Sun. 8/4 at the corner of Pleasant Ridge and Carlson Dairy. Old and has cata-racts/virtually blind. 337-6266, 337-6267.

PET SITTING & BOARDING

PET SITTING. Caring and responsible. $14 per 30-minute visit. 601-2087.

SPOIL-ME-ROTTEN ANIMAL CAREMotto: love, compassion, respect for your pets. Professional pet sitter for 18 years. Bonded/Insured. Member, Pet Sitters Intl. Provide food, exercise, play, meds/shots, much TLC. 1-3 trips/day. $15/trip (30 min). Call 643-5242. Oak Ridge/Summerfi eld.

REAL ESTATE

HOMES FOR RENT

BELEWS LAKE lakefront 3BR, 2.5BA, 1-car garage townhome for rent, rent-to-own or sale. 2 boat slips, sundeck, dry storage. Private, quiet community. $1,500/month. Serious inquiries only. (336) 280-5065.






REAL ESTATE

HOMES FOR RENT

OAK RIDGE, 4527 Peeples Rd. 2BR, 1BA, garage, deck, screened porch, laundry room, outbldg. $775/mo. + dep. 817-7878.

SELLING OR RENTING? Get the word out in 13,000 copies

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HOMES FOR SALE

ANN POWELLRealtor®, Green, GRI, SRES

Powell & Partners(336) 327-3473allentate.com/annpowell

8520 Springbirch TerraceGarage Space for 4! Nice open living area, Granite, SS appls and Northwest Schools. $285,000. Directions: Hwy 68 N past 158. R on Springdale Meadow, R on Meadow Springs, R on Springbirch Terrace.

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REAL ESTATE

HEART OF OAK RIDGE, 4BR/4BA home at 8205 Brittains Field Road. Approx. 4,000 sq. ft. Great neighborhood! (336) 402-3450.

Nancy Hess(336) 215-1820www.nancyhess.pruyostandlittle.com

POLO FARMS BARGAIN!

3,400+ SF on 2.5 Acres in Summerfield’s Marquee Neighborhood of Polo Farms. Walk or Ride Trails, Swim or Play Tennis. 4 BR, 2.5 BA. Three Levels Up Plus Finished Basement. Coming Soon at $349,000.

LAND FOR SALE

PRIVATE ACREAGE off Strawberry Road, 16 acres, perfect for private estate, wooded & cleared. $325,000. Ashley Fitzsimmons, Allen Tate Realtors, (336) 312-4543.

REAL ESTATE SERVICE

VANGUARD REAL ESTATE OPTIONSList your house for no-fee or low-fee. Call 644-1476 for details.

AD INDEX WILL GO HERE

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A/C & HeAtingStokesdale Heating & Air .....................17Velocity Air, Inc. .....................................9

ACCountingCarlotta Lytton, CPA, PA .....................13Kimberly Thacker Accounting ..............12Lisa Wall, CPA, PLLC ...........................12Samuel K. Anders, CPA, MSA, PC .......17

Auto sAles & serviCesPiedmont Truck Tire & Automotive .......6

BuildersRS Hopkins Construction .....................12

CAndidAtesTim Sessoms, Summerfield ...................9

CHiroprACtiCOak Ridge Chiropractic .........................8Summerfield Family Chiropractic .........18

CHurCHesCommunity Bible Church .......................8Oak Ridge United Methodist Church ...15Summerfield First Baptist Church .........18

employmentGraham Personnel ..............................19

eventsCornerstone Baptist Back-to-School.....13Tom Brown Memorial Golf Tourney .....13

FinAnCiAl AdvisorsGate City Advisors .................................5

Home produCts & serviCesPest Management Systems ....................4ProStone Inc .......................................14Southern States ..............................Insert

insurAnCeTriad Insurance ....................................10

legAl serviCesAttorney Bill Barbour ...........................16

mediCAl / CounselingAlex Wilson Counseling .......................16Focus MD ............................................14LeBauer HealthCare, Oak Ridge ...........7Novant Health .......................................3

pet serviCesCountry Kennel ...................................13Northwest Animal Hospital ..................12Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care, Inc. ......12Westergaard Kennels ...........................17

puBlisHing Co / newspAperThe Northwest Observer ......................24

reAl estAteA New Dawn Realty ............................12Ann Powell / Allen Tate ........................23Bobbie Gardner / Allen Tate ................13Nancy Hess / Prudential Yost & Little ...23Prudential Yost & Little ..........................2Ridgewood Realty................................13Smith Marketing ..................................10

retAilBiRite Food Center ..............................11

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