Northwest Observer | Dec. 4 - 10, 2015

Dec. 4 - 10, 2015

IN THIS ISSUENews in brief .........................3Your Questions .....................4Pets & Critters .......................7Mealworms: for the birds ....8Pet Adoptions.....................10Community Calendar ....... 11Business Notes ...................12Bits & Pieces .......................12Crime/Incident Report ......18High School Sports ............19From frontlines to sidelines...21NWHS volleyball team ......22Youth/School News ...........23Letters/Opinions ................24Grins & Gripes ....................25NWO on the Go! ................26Classifieds ..........................27Index of Advertisers .......... 31

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complained to us. Thank you again for the delicious

baked treats on Tuesday, and the chili supper on Wednesday night after practice. They loved the chili and told me that some of them ate five bowls. Thank you, also, for the waters, bars and most of all for your support at the games for this group of young men. I feel we get blessed twice, once by having such a special group of players to coach, then secondly, to have such caring parents. Thank you again and please know we are very thankful for the Nighthawk family.”

Northwest Observer’s graphic artist Yvonne Truhon shares several things she is thankful for this year.

“Family: I grew up in a loving home,

thankful I am to have been welcomed by the Northwest High School Community. I have been given the opportunity to work with some pretty incredible students on a daily basis; I’m granted unlimited support by the administration/staff and blessed to spend a great deal of time with some very special ladies (the cheerleaders and coaches at NW), all the while having a husband (Jason) who shows unconditional love and support.”

“At Thanksgiving and every day we are so thankful for all of the parents, and the many things you do to support our play-ers,” says Johnny Roscoe, Northern head football coach, and Jane Roscoe. “This was the sixth Thanksgiving morning we have had the opportunity to practice for the state playoffs and not one parent has ever

Jennifer Loveday-Donovan, Northwest head varsity cheerleading coach, says Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the experiences that we have had the previ-ous year.

“There are no words to express how

NWO readers express grati-tude for this year’s blessings

‘Tis the season when giving thanks is especially on our minds. In keeping with tradition, we recently reached out to our readers and asked them to share what they are especially thank-ful for this year. The following are some of the comments we received, in addition to those published in our Nov. 27-Dec. 3 issue.

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Investigators continue search for third suspectSTOKESDALE – The Guil-ford County Sheriff’s Of-fice has released informa-tion on the third suspect in the break-in and shooting that occurred on N.C. 68 in Stokesdale on Nov. 11.

GCSO is asking for the public’s assistance in finding Jarrell Rakeem Rutledge, 24, of Winston-Salem. Rutledge faces charges of attempted first degree murder, shooting into an occupied vehicle, break-ing and entering, larceny after breaking and entering, and damage to property. He is considered armed and dangerous.

The other two suspects in the crime, Stacy Alexander and Rasheem Wilds, are in custody.

At 12:40 p.m. the day of the crime, the homeowner left her residence to pick up lunch. When she returned home six minutes later, she encountered a man in a car on her property. She confronted

him from her SUV and he fled in the car, which was found aban-doned in Kernersville hours later. Two men came out of the house and shot at the homeowner. The bullet went through the home-owner’s windshield, grazed her chest and shattered her driver’s side window. The men fled on foot.

A foot chase by deputies, aided by a helicopter, resulted in the capture of Wilds near McCrory Road in Stokesdale at 3:19 p.m. that day. Nearly a week later, on Nov. 17, Alexander was arrested. He is believed to have been the driver.

Rutledge remains on the loose.

Anyone with information about this crime or Rutledge’s location is asked to call Detective J. Lowes at (336) 641-5968 or Crime Stoppers at (336) 373-1000. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of Rutledge.

New town leaders to take oaths of officeNW GUILFORD – Elected leaders who will begin new terms in Summerfield and Stokesdale following their Nov. 3 wins at the local polls will be sworn in during their respective Town Councils’ regular monthly meetings next week.

In Summerfield, Mayor Tim Ses-soms will pass the gavel to Mark Brown during the 6:30 p.m. council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8, held at Summerfield Community Center on Centerfield Road.

Additionally, Alicia Flowers and Elizabeth McClellan will come off the council, as newcomers John O’Day and

Reece Walker, and current Council-woman Dena Barnes, who won her bid for reelection, are sworn in.

In Stokesdale, Joe Thacker will step down, as newcomer Tim Jones is sworn in, along with Frank Bruno and Bill Jones, who were reelected. The meeting will be held Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall on Angel Pardue Road.

Mayors pro-tem will be elected by each new town council from among themselves.

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We live on Murphy Road off U.S. 158 in Summerfield. The road used to join U.S.

220 but has been a dead end for over a year. There is a sign near the beginning of the road that says “No Outlet”.

Tractor trailer trucks continue to turn onto Murphy Road – I think their GPS says the road still joins U.S. 220. So many times I have seen 18-wheel-ers backing down the road, or trying to turn around at the end. We have even seen sheriff’s deputies on the road helping trucks to turn around.

I think a sign needs to be on U.S. 158 before the turn onto Mur-phy Road so trucks will know ahead of time that there is nowhere to turn around. Can DOT provide a solution?

After first learning of this issue when we spoke with her on Nov. 10, Dawn McPher-

son, DOT division traffic engineer, said she would be happy to investigate it.

“It will be assigned to my signing technician and I can have him respond back to you with our recommenda-tions,” McPherson said.

A week later, we received an email from William Watterson, a Traffic Operations engineering technician, who conducted an on-site review of the location on Monday, Nov. 16.

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Murphy Road in Summerfield used to connect U.S. 158 to U.S. 220; however, since being cut off from U.S. 220 access for more than a year, tractor trailer drivers continue to turn onto the road and have trouble turning around.

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Start content here if using a new section barCandidate filing beginsNW GUILFORD – With one election behind us by just a few weeks, boards of elections across the country have already lapsed into the next cycle, as the filing period for the 2016 elections began at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Candidates have until noon on Monday, Dec. 21, to file to run.

The primary is slated for Tuesday, March 15, 2016 with a second primary in May if nec-essary. The general election is set for Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

At the local level, all seats on the redistrict-ed Guilford County Board of Education are up for grabs. As boundary lines were redrawn, the board is dropping from 11 to nine members – including just one at-large. Watch for more coverage in the Dec. 11-17 issue.

On the board of county commissioners, expiring terms include Jeff Phillips in District 5 (which includes parts of Summerfield) and

Hank Henning in District 6 (which includes Colfax).

N.C. House Representative John Blust’s two-year term is coming to a close in District 62, as is N.C. Senator Phil Berger’s two-year term in District 26, which also serves Rocking-ham County.

U.S. House Representative Mark Walker’s District 6 seat will be on the ballot, for a two-year term.

U.S. Senator Richard Burr’s six-year term is also set to expire.

Other four-year terms that are expiring at the state level include the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, state treasurer, secretary of state, state auditor, and commis-sioners of agriculture, insurance and labor.

And of course, at the national level, the president and vice-president’s four-year terms are expiring in 2016.

NEWS in brief ...continued from p. 3that would serve to mitigate the concerns expressed by the citizen,” he wrote. “In an attempt to minimize the incidence of trucks turning onto Murphy Road and consequently creating traffic concerns, I am recommending actions.”

The actions Watterson recom-mended were:

• Replace the existing “No Out-let” sign on Murphy Road with an oversize diamond-shaped “Dead End” warning sign; and

• Install a “Dead End” sign on U.S. 158 in both directions near Murphy Road, with arrows in-dicating that anyone who turns there will be met by a dead end.

“It is hoped that this addition-al signing will provide sufficient notice to drivers so that residents of Murphy Road will not have to experience these issues in the future,” said Watterson.

And to the reader who identi-fied the Murphy Road traffic issue, Watterson said, “I would like to thank you for bringing this matter to the attention of the North Carolina Department of Transportation. It is the mission of this Department to facilitate the efficient and effective use of our State’s roadways and we are better able to accomplish this mission when we are apprised of issues that do not align with this goal.”

As for GPS sending drivers down the road, it’s the responsi-bility of drivers to keep their GPS units updated via private compa-nies who make the GPS devices and apps – such as Garmin, TomTom, Google Maps, etc.

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“With Nextdoor, we can connect with specific neighborhoods and areas right around it, or we can send out a post to everyone in District 1,” said sher-

iff’s Det. Ben Williams. “When cars and outbuildings were being broken into in [Summerfield’s] Ridgewood subdivision, we sent out a message [to five neighbor-hoods in the N.C. 150 area [of northern Greensboro], asked people to check their security cameras and reminded people to keep their doors locked.”

And just last Tuesday, Nov. 24, Sgt. T.P. Popek posted on Nextdoor: “Please be aware of any suspicious activity along U.S. 220 in Summerfield. Over the last couple of months we have had numerous pieces of construction equipment stolen. If any suspicious ac-tivity is noticed please call 911.”

For more information, visit www.nextdoor.com or call District 1 sheriff’s office at (336) 641-2300.

FACEBOOKAnother opportunity to stay on top of

what’s happening in the area is to follow the Northwest Observer on Facebook. Whether we receive a press release, a phone call, an email or a message via Facebook, we are quick to verify details and post information on our community Facebook page.

While we have more than 9,300 “likes,” our posts are far-reaching. In fact, a short post about two men going door to door in Stokesdale on Nov. 18 reached 31,496 people, and resulted in citizens commenting back and forth about what the men looked like, what they were driving, what they were sell-ing, where they were spotted … and a photo of the vehicle.

Follow us at www.facebook.com/NorthwestObserver.

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Pets & Critters

Pets & Critters

Thanks to the advertisers who made this section possiblea monthly feature of the Northwest Observer

December 2015

Or, have a newsworthy animal story? [email protected]

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Jack Haase, a 7-year-old Schnoodle, enjoys some play time with a plush toy.

The Northwest Observer’s own layout artist, Yvonne Truhon, took some beautiful photos at the Fjärilshuset (Butterfly House) in Stockholm, Sweden. The orange oakleaf (Kallima inachus), found in tropical Asia, resembles a dry, dead leaf with wings closed, but it opens its wings to reveal dramatic, colorful markings.

Photo courtesy of Greensboro Science Center

The Greensboro Science Center is home to two generic tigers (meaning they are a mix of several tiger subspecies). Axl (male) and Kisa (female) are

siblings. Tigers are classified as an endangered species.

Their populations have been decreasing dramatically over

the last 100 years. Many species are already extinct and the remaining

ones are threatened primarily by poaching and habitat loss.

Kim Ireland sent in this photo of Newton, a Great Pyrenees mix rescued along with his three siblings after crossing I-40 in Kernersville. Newton is 6 months old and Kim says he is the sweetest addition to her family!





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As Oak Ridge resident Linda Bran-don distributes mealworms into two of her two dozen or so bird feeders, she’ll tell you about the six bluebirds that just came back a couple of weeks ago, and the four cardinals and eight black-capped chickadees that regularly dine at her feeders.

Then, there are the five nuthatches and pair of blue jays, the wrens and sparrows … and the tufted titmouse. As she places her treats in the feeder, the birds flit about in the nearby trees and bushes, chirping and twittering while keeping their distance. When Brandon moves away from the feeder, the feath-ered creatures swoop in for the food.

Brandon performs this ritual every morning and evening. The majority of feeders, which she fills with regular

Early or late: the bird gets the worm

bird seed, require refilling about every two to three weeks. She adds suet for variety. But it’s the daily feedings of live mealworms that the birds seem to relish most.

At one time, Brandon, who has transformed her lush two-acre Oak Ridge property into a certified wildlife habitat, purchased mealworms to feed her wild flock.

“They were very expensive – $25 for 2,500. I’m cheap and I’m always look-ing for the cheapest way to do things,” Brandon says, flashing an impish grin.

Her late husband, Warren, who died in September 2014, encouraged her to grow her own worms.

“He thought it would be a fun thing for me to do,” says Brandon.

Warren also enjoyed watching the birds, and the couple especially grew fond of the bluebirds. After learning that mealworms are the best way to attract these small and colorful creatures, Brandon went online to research how to raise mealworms. She now has her own worm farm and raises enough to feed not only her own charges, but to sell a few to other bird lovers – including one

Photo by Annette Joyce/NWO

Oak Ridge resident Linda Brandon grows mealworms to feed to the flock of birds that show up in her yard daily.

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Growing mealworms doesn’t require a huge investment, a lot of space or an enormous amount of time. With a few simple modifications, clear plastic storage bins purchased at a department store make perfect homes. A number of

bins are required to separate the various life stages of the mealworm – eggs, pu-pae, mature beetles and mature worms.

It took Brandon about 18 storage bins for a sustainable worm farm. Because the worms will go dormant in cooler temperatures, she converted an office space in her home to accommo-date the colony.

To keep the critters happy, Brandon

fills the bottoms of the containers with wheat bran which she purchases in 50-pound bags from the Old Mill in Oak Ridge. For moisture, she adds a hunk of cabbage or a carrot (allowing the bran to become too wet can cause mold and mite infestations).

Mature beetles love paper tubes, so she adds a few to the beetle bins.

“The beetles go nuts over the paper rolls,” says Brandon. “It’s like a play-ground for them.”

She also notes that scientists have recently discovered mealworms will eat Styrofoam. “They found out you can put mealworms in an area with Styrofoam and they’ll use it as a food source and grow and thrive,” she says, displaying

a chewed Styrofoam cup that her own mealworms had feasted on.

On a daily basis, Brandon spends only a small amount of time main-taining her worm colony, doing things like checking the bins and separating the worms as needed. Keeping the bins clean and odor-free is relatively easy and mindless, she says. Every four to six weeks, she takes the bins outside and sifts out the insect excre-ment or frass.

“After Warren died, I found this to be kind of therapeutic,” Brandon says of her mealworm production. “The mealworms provided me with a task and helped keep me anchored.”

She also likes the notion that her mealworm production is unique (and, she admits, maybe even a little weird).

“At the end of the day, I can walk into a bar and say, ‘I bet you don’t know any women who raise mealworms!’ The men just go wild. It’s a great pick-up line,” Brandon jokes.

While her mealworm production may seem a bit “quirky” to some humans, the wild birds Brandon attracts with her unique hobby certainly have a keen sense of appreciation for it, as well as for the lady who faithfully provides them with their treats every morning and every evening.

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this event from 2 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 5 at Oak Ridge UMC, 2424 Oak Ridge Road, for children ages 3 to 10. Cost is $8 for one child, $15 for two, and $20 for three. Proceeds benefit Red Dog Farm. RSVP to Emily McCallister at [email protected] or (336) 202-6682.zzTree Lighting | The Stokesdale Tree Lighting will

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DeVaney continues educationOAK RIDGE – Dr. Matt DeVaney of DeVaney Dentistry in Oak Ridge has recently completed yet another surgi-cal training class, this time at the Pikos Institute in Florida, a highly regarded center for bone grafting. The training

gives Dr. DeVaney even more options to replace teeth with implants and to reconstruct the jawline of patients with inadequate bone.

Backpack Buddies food drive

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This holiday season, Summerfield Merchants Association is participating in the Backpack Buddies program, which provides non-perishable food items over weekends and holidays to food-insecure students in northern and northwest Guilford County.

We invite the community to participate by donating any of the following non-perishable food items. Please be aware of expiration dates.

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OAK RIDGE – Artist, author, and re-tired educator Helen Ledford will meet the public and sign her book, “Helen Jean Stories” at an Oak Ridge bou-tique on Saturday, Dec. 12. Fans who attend will be able to purchase copies of the book, meet the author, and have their copies signed personally by Ledford.

Ledford compiled stories written over the years into a book bursting with memories, photos, poetry, and her trademark sketches. “Helen Jean Stories” was named after the stories Ledford would tell her grandchildren at bedtime when they were small.

The written versions of the sto-ries and their accompanying illus-trations were originally published in The Northwest Observer, of which Ledford is a contributing writer. In addi-tion, some stories also appeared in the Caswell Messenger, Ledford’s home-town newspaper in Caswell County.

Ledford’s book signing event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 12 at 220 South Boutique, 1427 N.C. 68, Oak Ridge.

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Giving thanks

Help us make wishes come true!

Select an angel from the Angel Tree at Stokesdale Fire Department. Angels will also be available at the Northwest Observer office

(1616 Hwy 68 N, Oak Ridge). Or, email Patti Stokes at [email protected]

Return unwrapped and labeled gifts for your “angel”

by December 17.

Photo courtesy of Sherri Rhyne

Olivia Masneri enjoys a traditional Thanks-giving feast with her classmates at Oak Ridge Presbyterian Preschool, during which the children celebrated all they are thankful for.

Stokesdale, Oak Ridge post offices extend Saturday hoursNW GUILFORD – In preparation for the upcoming holidays, the Stokesdale and Oak Ridge post offices have extended their retail hours on the three Saturdays before Christmas, Dec. 5, 12 and 19.

Both locations will be open those Saturdays for the same hours they are regularly open during the week.

Stokesdale’s post office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed from 1 to 2 p.m.).

Oak Ridge’s post office will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed from noon to 1 p.m.).

Summerfield’s location will retain its normal hours of 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon-days, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays.

The extended hours in Stokesdale and Oak Ridge are designed to provide additional mailing and shipping con-venience to customers during what is projected to be a busy shopping season.

Postal officials encourage customers to ship their gifts and greetings as early as possible to avoid the rush that culmi-nates with the busiest mailing day of the

year on Monday, Dec. 14.

To ensure timely delivery of cards, letters and packages within the United States by Dec. 25, the Postal Service recommends that customers ship their items by the following dates: Standard Post (Dec. 15), First Class Mail (Dec. 19), Priority Mail (Dec. 21), and Priority Mail Express (Dec. 23).

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and married into a loving family. We may argue and shout, but we support each other when it counts,” says Truhon. “Attitude: My father was an ordained Lutheran minister, but he never dispar-aged other religions. Travel: I have been lucky enough to marry a man who at-tends a yearly international conference. Visiting another country helps me realize the beautiful diversity of our planet, its people, their history and cultures. Health: I may not be as spry as in my college days, but I am thankful for past experi-ences and welcome each new day.”

Anyone who has met 10-year-old Wilson Anders knows the joy that he brings to everything he does and every-one he comes in contact with. No one knows this better than his grandmother, Phyllis Anders of Oak Ridge.

“I am most thankful for Wilson and his accomplishments in life,” says An-ders. “He brings much joy to me as I see growth in his spiritual life as well as his schooling and just the way he loves every-one he meets. His interest in martial arts, soccer, basketball, the Awana program at Central Baptist Church and the love he has for his Moravia Moravian Church family have blown me away. He loves ev-erything he gets involved in and gives it all he has. As he matures in his own knowl-

edge of life, I have a thankful heart.”“I am thankful mostly for my team-

mates this year because they have really grown into family and helped make my senior cross country season special,” says Tyler Robakiewicz, who also runs track at Northern. “We always have each other’s back and act like brothers at all times, making our chemistry in meets very strong as well. They helped push me to achieve my goal of running at the NCAA level at Western Carolina next season. I am also thankful that my parents have supported my decisions and prepared me for success.”

Bobbie Gardner of Stokesdale says she practices an attitude of gratitude.

“I am thankful for the freedom of be-ing able to make choices every day,” says Gardner. “I recently rescued a kitten from abuse and certain death and am thank-ful and humbled by her trust and love. I am blessed to have a loving husband and great family. Counting our blessings is something I do every day, but especially during the holidays. It’s the little things in life we should be most thankful for!”

God and family are what Jamie and Autumn Cummings of Northwest Greensboro are most thankful for.

“We are very thankful for family and God’s direction in our life. We are thank-ful for each other, the path that led us together and for our daughter who doctors told us we would never have. We are thankful for our family and the sup-port they have given us all our lives in any adventure we choose to take. We’ve said for years we don’t have friends, we have family. We are thankful for each and every person who has entered our lives because if it had happened any other way we might not be where we are today. We are thankful for every mo-ment of every day with each other and blessed beyond measure.”

Student athlete Miles Timmons feels blessed with his family and others with whom God has surrounded him.

“To be living the life I am right now and blessed for my family and the people God has put me around are a couple of things I would say I’m thank-

ful for,” says Timmons, Northern senior quarterback. “To be on the field with my brothers this season, playing and getting better through all the adversity we’ve faced this year because there is really nothing like being out there with the people you grew up with.”

Linda Southard has an apprecia-tion for small town living and is thankful that she lives in the “wonderful town” of Summerfield.

“I have spent my life here and dearly love this area, the people who have lived here many years and the newcomers to the area,” says Southard. “In looking back through the years there have been many changes, but I feel most have been for the good of our community.

“I am so thankful that the town just recently decided to buy the Martin house on the corner of Oak Ridge and Summerfield Road. My grandfather purchased the house and land in 1917 and it has been in my family since that time. We spent many Sunday after-noons sitting on the porches and eating homemade ice cream or watermelon. Hopefully this will be used as a museum to share the history of our town.”

Amy Hord, mom to Nighthawk foot-ball player Tucker Hord, is thankful for the wonderful people in her life.

“Blessed I am,” she says. “I’m thank-ful for God-fearing parents who have always loved me unconditionally, a large extended family who I truly enjoy be-cause they keep me laughing, a saint of a husband, who is also my best friend, a circle of fierce lifetime friends who can read my mind, the best kids a mama could ask for, a grand-family that is pre-cious and close to my heart, soul sisters on a mission inspiring the world and changing lives, a loving supportive com-munity that always has my back and a Savior who paid my price and lives in my imperfect heart. Blessed I am.”

“I am thankful for my family who supports me and is always there when I need them,” says Frank Bruno, Stokes-dale councilman.

“I’m thankful for my parents and sister who still treat me like I’m 11

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years old sometimes,” says L.A. Lo-gan, Northwest Observer sports writer. “I’m thankful that I’m employed by the Northwest Observer and cover North-west Guilford and Northern Guilford athletics. I’m thankful that both schools have accepted me into their families.”

“I am thankful for my family, friends and good health,” says Ralph Kitley, Northwest principal. “I’m also thankful for being able to work with an amazing group of students and staff that make my job enjoyable.”

For the Francis Disney clan, there’s nothing more important than God and family.

“We are most thankful for God’s grace and mercy this past year as our family continues to grow,” says Patty Dis-ney. “We are thankful that our children have a deep sense of family commitment and that with each one they have found a spouse who completes them.

“We are thankful to have grandchil-dren who renew a depth of love that over time in raising our own children had grown dim through those teenage years! The grandchildren bring such joy to our lives and again, the family is renewed. Thanksgiving over the years has always been centered around the family gath-ering to give thanks and enjoy a day where the gift is family!

“We know that each of us is called to become part of the bigger family as children of God and so may we first love and serve those closest to us in our homes but not forget to receive those we meet each day as family in our com-munities. We are grateful to be a part of

the Oak Ridge family for 37 years!”Jennifer Jarrett, Northern head var-

sity cheerleading coach, says, “I am very thankful for my faith, family and friends. My faith gives me hope for peace, my family gives me unconditional love and my friends give me joy.”

“I am thankful for the many opportu-nities that I am given every day as well as the people who have supported me along this journey,” says Jocelyn Stoner, North-west varsity volleyball player. “My love for all of them is unconditional and there aren’t enough words in the world to say ‘thank you’ to everyone who’s been there for me. I was born with a gift of height and I’ve had to work my butt off for every-thing else to get where I am today.”

“As I park my car every day and make the walk up the long sidewalk to the doors of the Wesley Long Cancer Treatment Center for radiation, I am so very thankful to be able to walk and not have to be pushed through those doors,” says Kim Furlough, Northern women’s head basketball coach. “I see so many people with cancer truly strug-gling, and I am so thankful mine was caught early, and I am able to make it to treatments daily on my own. I would not be this fortunate if it wasn’t for my husband, John, who has been by my side the entire time. I am so very thank-ful to have the Northern High School family and girls basketball program to inspire me to work every day and con-tinue coaching basketball.”

Oak Ridge’s Chief E. Daryl Duff is thankful that he will soon be a grandfather.

“My oldest son and ‘daughter-in-

love’ will give birth to a daughter next month,” says Duff. “I am thankful that my middle son graduated college, has found a job with benefits and just bought reliable transportation. I am thankful for my daughter, who is a senior at Meredith College, made the dean’s list and is seek-ing a master’s degree program. I am also thankful that my wife has put up with me for 29 years.

“I am very thankful for God’s grace, mercy and salvation through His son, Jesus Christ. I know I am not perfect, just forgiven.”

A Realtor, Dede Cunningham of Oak Ridge is grateful for her clients.

“I am most thankful for the clients who have entrusted me with selling their home and assisting them in finding their next home. What an honor to be given! Love each and every one of them!”

“I’m thankful for having such hard-working runners that are self-driven and are hungry for success,” says Thanh Ngo, Northern head cross country and track coach. “I’m also thankful for hav-ing great team parents who are always

lending a helping hand and providing me and the team support all the time.”

And David Melville, Northern sopho-more 3-A NCHSAA cross country cham-pion, is thankful for Coach Ngo because he works just as hard as Melville, if not harder, to help the team be successful.

“I am also thankful for my team, family, friends and school that support me and do everything they can to help me reach my goals no matter how crazy they may sound,” says Melville.

As Lee Anne Wade thinks about the past year, she is very thankful for answered prayers and blessings of family and friends.

“My husband Gary has battled health issues and challenges but remains stead-fast in his faith and continues to teach our Sunday school at church. My three chil-dren, Holly, Hope and Hunter are healthy and helping to lead and participate in school clubs and church activities,” she says. I am very thankful for my employer VF Corporation and the way they give back to the community. Most of all, I am so very thankful to Jesus for our bountiful blessings. God Bless the USA.”

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ALCOHOL AND DRUGSNov. 22 | A Stokesdale resident was charged with driving while impaired after being stopped for a traffic violation on N.C. 68 in Stokesdale. The driver also did not possess a valid driver’s license.

Nov. 25 | A resident of Penns Grove Road in Summerfield reported that sometime between 4 and 5 p.m. three known teenagers broke into his detached garage to smoke marijuana. All three teens were charged with misdemeanor breaking and entering, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Nov. 28 | A Greensboro man was charged with driving while impaired, careless and reckless driving and driv-ing with a revoked license after being stopped on N.C. 150 at Church Street.

Nov. 29 | A Kernersville man was charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop on Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge.

BURGLARYNov. 22 | A resident of Tamannary Drive in northern Greensboro reported that a known man and another un-known person forced open the back door of the home and stole $7,210 worth of coins, watches, jewelry, pens and medication. All property was recov-ered except three pieces of silver jewelry – an $80 bracelet, a $40 necklace and a $100 ring. A resident of Andover Av-enue in Greensboro has been charged in connection with this case.

Nov. 25 | Pumpkin Patch Fundraisers on N.C. 150 in northern Greensboro reported that sometime between 5 p.m. on Nov. 22 and 8 a.m. on Nov. 24, an unknown person pried open a lock on

a storage building and stole a $500 red Craftsman toolbox, a $100 Ryobi weed eater, a $75 red bolt cutter and a $300 unicycle.

FRAUDNov. 24 | A resident of Lake Brandt Road in northern Greensboro reported that an unknown person withdrew $2,400 from his bank account.

PROPERTY DAMAGENov. 22 | A resident of Phillip Court in Summerfield reported that a known per-son did several hundred dollars’ worth of damage to the victim’s personal property.

Nov. 27 | Triad Park on West Market Street in Colfax reported that some-time between 6 p.m. on Nov. 26 and 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 27, an unknown person did “donuts” with a vehicle in a grassy area of the park.

THEFTNov. 25 | A resident of Church Street in northern Greensboro reported that a known person stole a $300 Verizon Ellipsis tablet, a $150 Kindle Fire, a $300 Nintendo DS game system, three Nintendo Xbox games valued at $300 and $10 worth of medication.

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High School Sports

Nighthawks advance to fourth round of playoffsNorthern defeats Terry Sanford 28-10 to advance to Final Four of the 3-AA NCHSAA Football Championships by L.A. LOGAN

Northern Guilford head football coach Johnny Roscoe reached yet another milestone in his coaching career on Nov. 27, after the No. 13 Nighthawks defeated No. 1 Terry Sanford (12-2, 6-0), 28-10, in the third round of the 3-AA NCHSAA Football Champion-ships. The victory was Roscoe’s 300th win as Northern Guilford’s head coach.

“The players did it,” said Roscoe. “They believed in themselves. It was a total team victory.”

Wasting no time, Northern Guilford’s Trajhaun Reliford surprised Terry Sanford’s quarterback with a 15-yard interception for a touchdown only one minute into the game.

“I was trying to make the tackle, but I saw the ball instead,” said Reliford. “I couldn’t believe it until after I scored.”

Later in the first quarter, Miles Tim-mons capped off a 68-yard scoring drive with a 2-yard touchdown run.

Northern freshman Christian Bass’ interception followed Timmons’ score, but the offense couldn’t muster up any points.

On the Bulldogs’ next offensive drive, a Terry Sanford running back broke loose for a 40-yard touchdown on fourth-and-1.

Northern was on top at halftime, 14-10.

Since Northern won the coin flip, they elected to receive the ball first in the second half.

During Northern’s first drive, CJ Free-man rushed the ball eight times, three for first downs. His last carry resulted in a 6-yard touchdown run up the middle from the Wildcat formation, pushing the Nighthawks’ lead to 21-10.

“We started off the season slow, but it’s playoff season now,” said Freeman. “Our offensive line is doing an amazing job opening up lanes for me.”

Heading into the fourth quarter, Terry Sanford wanted desperately to score. Their offense marched the ball down to Northern’s 1-yard line. But, on fourth-and-inches, Jake Moore stuffed a Terry Sanford running back and North-ern’s offense took over.

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Freeman later capitalized with a 1-yard touchdown run on a 99-yard drive, Northern’s longest of the year.

“People say we are a Cinderella story,” said Freeman. “We are not sup-

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LOOKING BACK | Northern’s defense held No. 1 Terry Sanford scoreless in the second half with two goal line stops inside the 5-yard line.

“Stuff like that doesn’t happen,” said Freeman. “To come in here and upset the No. 1 seed shows what’s written

down on paper doesn’t mean anything. We’re used to upsetting people. It’s a tradition. I feel the same after every win.”

COMING UP | Northern (10-4, 5-3) will face No. 3 Southern in Durham (11-3, 5-1) on Dec. 4 in the fourth round of the 3-AA NCHSAA Football Championships.

Northwest Vikings’ Savannah Neas blows past a Northern defender for a finger roll in the team’s season opening home game on Nov. 24. Northwest varsity girls defeated Northern, 69-50. Hayley Barber led Northwest with 15 points and Elissa Cunane paced North-ern with a game-high 24 points.

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A regular feature of Youth Sync that introduces our readers to some of the teachers, coaches, volun-teers, administrators and other staff members who are positively impacting our youth in northwest Guilford County.

Debbie Sivret is the PTSA vice-president for Northern Guilford Middle School.

1. What do you enjoy about volunteering?

So many things! I’ve been involved since my daughter, now a junior in college, was at the school when it first opened in January 2006. I have four children, and my youngest son is in the seventh grade. A lot of the same teach-ers are still here. I love to give back and be a role model for my kids, and I love being a part of what they’re doing.

2. What are some of the PTSA’s goals?

Our main goal is parent engage-ment; another is community partner-ships. We also want schools to form

partnerships with each other so that we know what’s going on at

other schools, don’t sched-ule events at conflicting

times, etc., because we’re all one and we’re intertwined. We have 500+ PTSA members; we work to promote the

students, and they have a lot of involvement.

3. As a volunteer, what have you learned?

I’ve learned a lot about how school works, how to find ways to help, and about working with teachers, admin-istrators and others. You have to be a team player and hear every person’s voice and then step back and do what’s best for the students. In each decision, we need to keep students and school at the center.

4. What’s something you wish parents knew?

Teachers are great resources. Also, everyone can volunteer, whether donat-ing time or money, and whatever you give is important. You’ll never regret the

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NORTHWEST GUILFORD – The Northwest Guilford varsity volleyball team (27-4,10-0) raised the bar signifi-cantly higher this season, capturing the program’s first state title appearance in school history and winning the confer-ence regular championship for the 16th consecutive year.

“The 2015 Northwest volleyball team was not just a group of teenage girls standing on the court together,” said Jaqueline Harper. “We truly did care and love one another. Egos and attitudes were checked at the door.”

Led by veteran seniors Jocelyn Stoner, Bree Wilton, Morgan Stokley and Harper, the Vikings met every challenge head coach Darlene Joyner proposed – and then some.

“The beginning of the season was

the toughest part,” said Harper. “We were working on coming together, but with many injuries, it was difficult to find our groove.”

Joyner says it was at an early season event that the team came together and began playing like champions.

“The team rallied … and really stepped up their individual games to advance to the finals of the opening season tournament in Chapel Hill,” said Joyner. “Chapel Hill is a really tough tournament with a lot of talented teams every year.”

After winning the tournament in Chapel Hill, Northwest suffered a couple of tough five-set losses to Socastee and Wheatmore. Following that, they went on to a five-game winning streak before falling to Reagan.

Stoner, the Piedmont Triad Confer-

NWHS volleyball team makes school history

ence Player of the Year, said while key players experienced injuries earlier in the season, non-starters stepped up, and that added valuable experience later in the season.

“Coach Joyner said from the begin-ning that we weren’t a traditional North-west volleyball team,” said Stoner. “We were very strong in the back row, which definitely helped us against the tougher teams in the playoffs.”

Almost every player could play a dif-ferent position, said Stokley.

“Once everyone was back to normal, we started meshing very well on the court,” she said.

The Vikings ran off 14 straight wins to end the regular season, earning a No. 2 seed in the west bracket of the 4-A NCHSAA Volleyball Championships.

“It sounds like a cliché, but we truly were a team working as one,” said Harper. “Every player had up and down matches, but we always came together to pull out the win.”

In the opening rounds of the play-offs, Northwest knocked off North Mecklenburg, Ardrey Kell, Page and

Charlotte Catholic. That set up a re-match against No. 1 seed and unde-feated Reagan in the regional finals.

After losing to Reagan earlier in the season, this time Northwest ground out a five-set win, advancing to their first state finals in the school’s history.

“We wanted to make school history,” said Stoner. “We didn’t put a lot of pres-sure on each other, but we focused on playing our game and giving it every-thing that we had.”

Although Northwest fell to Cardi-nal Gibbons in the state championship game, they have left their legacy by going further than any other volleyball team in the school’s history.

“They are definitely one of the best teams we have ever had here,” said Joyner. “No one really expected this team to be so good, so it was nice to see them have the success that they had this year.”

Stoner said the team rewrote some traditions and created some new ones.

“That is why we played as well as we did,” she said. “That’s what I want this team to be remembered for.”

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cheerleading squad will vie for the state title in Raleigh on Dec. 5, after winning the pre-state competition NWHS hosted on Oct. 31.

The 16-member JV squad won its division and was named JV Region 5 champs.

The varsity squad – minus one of

its 24 members – captured the Large Varsity Non Tumble title, said Coach Jennifer Loveday-Donovan.

While Northwest defeated returning state champion Forbush High School of Yadkin County, they will not compete against each other at state, because Northwest will be in a separate division for larger schools.

The Northwest Vikings varsity cheerleading squad does a routine during pre-state competi-tion NWHS hosted on Oct. 31. Both the varsity and JV teams won the competition, and will vie for the state title on Dec. 5.

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Student council welcomes Walker

OAK RIDGE – Congressman Mark Walker met with student council officers at Oak Ridge Elementary for about an hour on Monday morning, Nov. 23.

Walker talked briefly about his job in Washington, asked a few history ques-tions and showed the student council his voting card that he has to use when voting on legislation.

Then he answered many questions from student council members, who wanted to know what his job entailed, the hardest part of his job, how he is

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Thank you, Summerfieldby TIM SESSOMS

Before my time as mayor draws to a close, I want to sincerely thank the Summerfield citizens for the opportunity to serve you for the last two years, and to share some of what has been accom-plished in our town thanks to the tireless efforts of staff, volunteers and town council members.

Two years ago I entered through the door of “no personal hidden agenda” and have maintained that throughout. Though I didn’t know a lot then about how a small town operates, I have learned much. The town council and I have worked hard to listen to all citizens. Through the process, we have gained a valuable perspective on what the major-ity of Summerfield residents want for our small town and have done our best to move in that direction.

In the interest of keeping govern-ment small and taxes low, we have added only one part-time employee, who assists with park needs due to increased use!

The Town now owns all the proper-ties at the intersection of Summerfield Road and N.C. 150, which allows us to preserve and protect our historical trea-sures. We are adding a new entrance to the Summerfield Athletic Park to en-able drivers to travel north or south on U.S. 220 after the road widening project has been completed; much needed parking spaces are being added as well.

Jeff Goard, Summerfield Parks and Recreation director, spends countless hours maintaining our community and athletic parks, and ensures they are warm, welcoming and safe places for both children and adults. Our part-time P&R staff members, Rick Biggs and Rich Schlobohm, take on additional responsi-bility for the park facilities.

Finance Officer Katrina Whitt and our Finance Committee have done a fabu-

lous job of present-ing two budgets that are the second and third smallest of the last 11 years. Interest income on investments, though not as substantial as in pre-recession times, is at least moving in the right

direction. We have also been able to lower the property tax a “smidge” to provide savings to our residents.

Cheryl Gore, who works for us part-time, has done an outstanding job of planning community events that help us stay connected. Our Music in the Park, Fishing Derby, Touch-a-Truck and Christmas Tree Lighting events have been attended in greater numbers than ever and blossomed under her direc-tion. Our Founders’ Day parade in May was very reminiscent of years gone by with many, many entries, and all of the Founders’ Day festivities were fabu-lous. Please know we are still trying to determine the best way to connect the parade and other Founders’ Day activi-ties to make them as convenient and accessible as possible.

Town Planner Julie Reid has worked diligently on updating the town’s unified development ordinance, even while de-mands on her time have been high due to the increase in development-related activities. Please be assured that we recognize the importance of preserving Summerfield’s rural character, while also dealing with the things that come as part of the road expansions and access through our town.

Enough cannot be said about Vala-rie Halvorsen, our town clerk, who is a one-woman army and repeatedly goes above and beyond expectations. She is an organized production machine and does an unbelievable job to keep us

together and on track.

The leadership and oversight of day-to-day town operations is provided by Scott Whitaker, our town manager. Scott is organized, detail-oriented, conscien-tious and honest, and always seeks to carry out the directives of the council representing the people. He works countless hours to make sure we are all on track and legal for every aspect of whatever the project may be, and we are very fortunate to have him.

It has been an honor to work with the Board of Adjustment, Zoning Board, Trails and Open Space, Historical, Public Safety, Finance and Founders’ Day Committees, who do a great job of addressing the present and future needs of Summerfield. Our Trails and Open Space Committee is to be especially commended this year for getting ap-proval for our A&Y Greenway to move to the next phase of completion.

In the past few years more people have volunteered to participate in and meet the needs of our little town (please visit www.summerfieldgov.com to view opportunities for your involvement).

Early last year business owners who live in or have a business located in Summerfield organized to help meet the needs of our community. The Summer-field Merchants Association is currently leading a food drive to provide food for needy children in our area. Great things will come from this group!

Finally, thanks to Mayor Pro Tem Dena Barnes and the other four town council members. We have not always agreed, but I have never doubted your commitment to the people of Sum-merfield.

A special thanks to those of you who have prayed, called, sent cards and emails of encouragement for my family as we have faced serious health con-cerns. Please continue to lift us up and all those who are battling cancer.

It has been a high honor to serve with and for all of you, and one I will cherish forever! I look forward to watching and participating in the future of Summer-field, one of the most special places in all of North Carolina! God Bless!

Tim Sessoms has served as mayor of Summerfield since December 2013.

Thanks, and congratulationsThank you to everyone who sup-

ported me in my recent campaign for a seat on the Summerfield Town Coun-cil. It was great to meet so many new people and talk to you. Congratulations to the candidates who were elected and re-elected.

Thank you Alicia Flowers and Eliza-beth McClellan for your excellent service

on the council for our town. For being prepared for the meetings and for the questions you would ask during the town council meetings, which helped us to understand what the issues were, how they affected us as individuals, and as a town.

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�� The Northwest Observer. You should be ashamed, posting an article calling Gray Gables and Pat Jenks a grinch. I have been a reader of your paper for 10+ years and will never purchase your paper again. They raise money/toys for children!Editor’s note: The “article” the reader referred to was not written by a Northwest Observer staff member, rather it was an editorial – or opinion piece – submitted by a reader. To make this difference very obvi-ous, editorials are published in the “Letters/Opinions” section of our paper, and the reader’s name and community in which they live are published at the end of it. We

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GRINS and GRIPES

Delighted or dismayed by something in your community?Share your thoughts in 40 words or lessonline: nwobserver.com e-mail: [email protected] & Gripes are published based on available space and editor’s discretion.

stand by our policy that, within the bound-aries of accuracy and respect, readers should be able to express their opinions.

As for the griper paying for our news-paper for the last 10 years, I am afraid someone has been taking advantage of her, as we have never charged for the Northwest Observer. Not only is it available for free pick-up, but we also absorb the cost of mail-ing it to 11,200 households with an Oak Ridge, Summerfield and Stokesdale mailing address. Although the griper is no longer reading our paper, we hope someone who knows her and reads this will encourage her to demand that whoever has been taking her money for the last 10 years give it back.

And finally, as for Gray Gables rais-ing money/toys for children, we agree the annual Toys for Tots event was a great

communitywide event. Unfortunately, Gray Gables has never been permitted to host communitywide events. Perhaps the straw that broke the camel’s back had to do with some of the other communitywide events Gray Gables has hosted over the years which were also in violation of its special use permit, such as those advertised as “All the food, wine and beer you can stand.”

P.S. I also support children in need, raise money for them at Christmas, collect food for them, donate thousands of dollars of advertising to PTAs each year, sponsor youth recreational leagues, etc., but have never expected that to give me any advan-tage when it comes to the rules my busi-ness agreed to abide by when I established our office in Oak Ridge.

Patti Stokes, editor/publisher

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While on summer vacation, (L to R) Addison Kornegay,

Reagan Kornegay and Jase Boehnen of Summerfield took a

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Harrison Beene of Stokesdale took his Northwest Observer to Las Vegas, Nevada, to visit the grave of co-median and actor Redd Foxx (known for his role as Fred Sanford in Sanford and Son).

Four Van Eerdens from Stokesdale (L to R: Nathaniel, Peter, Joey and Johnny) helped the FHE Hawks high school soccer team win the National Homeschool Soccer Championship in Indiana, and caught up on the local news afterward.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Opportunity to an entrepreneur in the HAIR SALON BUSINESS. Upscale salons for sale. Two locations. Solid customer base and stable stylist in place (bargain!). Great opportunity for becoming an owner of well established hair salons. Wonderful people and locations. Warm, welcoming environ-ment. If this is of interest to you, please contact me for more specifi c details. Email: [email protected].

EMPLOYMENT

ELECTRICIAN NEEDED with strong com-mercial and residential experience. Must be detail-oriented, a good communica-tor, self-directed and have a neat/clean appearance. We are a growing business specializing in commercial and residential electrical contracting and solar renewable energy. Clean driving record and drug screen required. Must know the NEC. Call Balex Electrical, (336) 202-5758, or send resume to [email protected].

EXPERIENCED FLORAL DESIGNER needed at Gigi’s Flowers in Stokesdale, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8am-5pm. Please call (336) 298-7081 for info.

News & Record Independent HOME DE-LIVERY NEWSPAPER CONTRACTOR. The News & Record, a BH Media subsid-iary, is currently seeking independent home delivery partners to service the northwest delivery area (Greensboro, Summerfi eld, Oak Ridge, Stokesdale, Madison). The ideal prospect would be available between the hours of 1-7am, be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, and have ac-cess to at least 2 vehicles insured by a com-pany licensed to do business in the state of NC. Must possess basic observation, orga-nization, navigation and mathematical skills. Must be service oriented and dedicated to creating new supplemental profi t oppor-tunities! Compensation based on current subscriber base and delivery area. Please apply in person at N&R, 200 E. Market St., Greensboro, NC, or by inquire by email to [email protected].

Business Opportunity ..................27

Employment ................................ 27

Homecare Available ...................27

Save the Date .............................27

Home Services .......................28-30

Misc. Services ..............................30

Misc. for Sale .............................30

Misc. Wanted .............................30

Real Estate .................................. 30

EMPLOYMENT

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Stokesdale Parks & Rec is in need of volunteers to help out with the concession stand during basketball season. Games are most Friday nights & all day Saturday at Stokesdale Elementary School gym. Any volunteer hours you can provide are truly appreci-ated. Call (336) 298-4349.

WoodmenLife is seeking a PROFESSION-AL REPRESENTATIVE. Generous com-pensation plus bonus opportunities and exceptional benefi ts for those who qualify. Training and professional sales tools pro-vided. Does your income match your tal-ents and efforts? Don’t wait for corporate America to recognize your worth. Contact Frank Bruno, recruiting sales manager, (336) 643-4115 or 337-8473.

HOMECARE AVAILABLE

CAREGIVER / CARE COORDINATOR available to care for you or a loved one. Per-sonal care, meals, transportation, shopping, light housekeeping. A few hours or 24/7 care offered. Call Susan, (336) 880-2495.

SAVE THE DATE

HOLIDAY BAZAAR – Come shop, eat, be merry and enjoy some holiday cheer! Fri-day, December 4, 3:30-7pm, Mendenhall Middle School gym, 205 Willoughby Blvd., Greensboro, 27408.

2nd Annual Downtown Mayodan CHRIST-MAS STROLL & TREE LIGHTING, Friday, December 4, 5-8pm. Santa photos, wagon rides, Christmas craft stores, kids crafts, car-oling. Call (336) 427-0099 for info.

Ladies Philoptochos Society 18th annual CRAFT SHOW & GREEK PASTRY SALE, Saturday, December 5, 9am-4pm, The Dormi-tion of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, 800 Westridge Road, Greensboro, corner of West Friendly Avenue and Westridge Road. Unique crafts, gifts and delicious pastries just in time for the holidays! Admission is FREE!

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ad online at www.nwobserver.com.

E-CYCLE OAK RIDGE, Saturday, Dec. 5, 8am-2pm, Oak Ridge Town Park, 6231 Lisa Drive. All types of electronics (anything with a cord or a chip) will be accepted. Docu-ments will also be shredded free of charge (max. of 5 boxes per vehicle-personal doc-uments only).

PARENTS DAY OUT Girl Scout Troop fund-raiser for Red Dog Farm, Saturday, Dec.5, 2-5pm, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road. Ages 3-10, $8 for one kid; $15 for 2 kids; $20 for 3 kids. Please RSVP to [email protected].

STOKESDALE TREE LIGHTING, Sat., De-cember 5, 6:30pm, Stokesdale Town Hall. Please bring canned good donations for the Good Samaritan Ministry. See display ad on page 6 for more details.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – Southern Foods truck-load steak sale, Friday, Dec. 11, 11am-6pm, 3500 Old Battleground Rd., Greensboro, 27410. Call (336) 327-8098for more info. Rib-eye steaks, sirloin fi -let steaks, fi let mignon, boneless chicken breast, fl ounder, cooked shrimp, cooked prime rib, spiral sliced hams, ground beef patties, bulk ground beef. Stock up!

STOKESDALE HOLIDAY PARADE, Satur-day, December 12, 2pm, downtown Stokes-dale. See display ad on page 6 for all the details.

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT, an evening of can-dles, carols and community caring, Saturday, Dec. 12, 6-8pm, Oak Ridge Town Park. See display ad on page 14 for more information.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Opportunity to an entrepreneur in the HAIR SALON BUSINESS. Upscale salons for sale. Two locations. Solid customer base and stable stylist in place (bargain!). Great opportunity for becoming an owner of well established hair salons. Wonderful people and locations. Warm, welcoming environ-ment. If this is of interest to you, please contact me for more specifi c details. Email: [email protected].

EMPLOYMENT

ELECTRICIAN NEEDED with strong com-mercial and residential experience. Must be detail-oriented, a good communica-tor, self-directed and have a neat/clean appearance. We are a growing business specializing in commercial and residential electrical contracting and solar renewable energy. Clean driving record and drug screen required. Must know the NEC. Call Balex Electrical, (336) 202-5758, or send resume to [email protected].

EXPERIENCED FLORAL DESIGNER needed at Gigi’s Flowers in Stokesdale, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8am-5pm. Please call (336) 298-7081 for info.

News & Record Independent HOME DE-LIVERY NEWSPAPER CONTRACTOR. The News & Record, a BH Media subsid-iary, is currently seeking independent home delivery partners to service the northwest delivery area (Greensboro, Summerfi eld, Oak Ridge, Stokesdale, Madison). The ideal prospect would be available between the hours of 1-7am, be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, and have ac-cess to at least 2 vehicles insured by a com-pany licensed to do business in the state of NC. Must possess basic observation, orga-nization, navigation and mathematical skills. Must be service oriented and dedicated to creating new supplemental profi t oppor-tunities! Compensation based on current subscriber base and delivery area. Please apply in person at N&R, 200 E. Market St., Greensboro, NC, or by inquire by email to [email protected].

Business Opportunity ..................27

Employment ................................ 27

Homecare Available ...................27

Save the Date .............................27

Home Services .......................28-30

Misc. Services ..............................30

Misc. for Sale .............................30

Misc. Wanted .............................30

Real Estate .................................. 30

EMPLOYMENT

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Stokesdale Parks & Rec is in need of volunteers to help out with the concession stand during basketball season. Games are most Friday nights & all day Saturday at Stokesdale Elementary School gym. Any volunteer hours you can provide are truly appreci-ated. Call (336) 298-4349.

WoodmenLife is seeking a PROFESSION-AL REPRESENTATIVE. Generous com-pensation plus bonus opportunities and exceptional benefi ts for those who qualify. Training and professional sales tools pro-vided. Does your income match your tal-ents and efforts? Don’t wait for corporate America to recognize your worth. Contact Frank Bruno, recruiting sales manager, (336) 643-4115 or 337-8473.

HOMECARE AVAILABLE

CAREGIVER / CARE COORDINATOR available to care for you or a loved one. Per-sonal care, meals, transportation, shopping, light housekeeping. A few hours or 24/7 care offered. Call Susan, (336) 880-2495.

SAVE THE DATE

HOLIDAY BAZAAR – Come shop, eat, be merry and enjoy some holiday cheer! Fri-day, December 4, 3:30-7pm, Mendenhall Middle School gym, 205 Willoughby Blvd., Greensboro, 27408.

2nd Annual Downtown Mayodan CHRIST-MAS STROLL & TREE LIGHTING, Friday, December 4, 5-8pm. Santa photos, wagon rides, Christmas craft stores, kids crafts, car-oling. Call (336) 427-0099 for info.

Ladies Philoptochos Society 18th annual CRAFT SHOW & GREEK PASTRY SALE, Saturday, December 5, 9am-4pm, The Dormi-tion of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, 800 Westridge Road, Greensboro, corner of West Friendly Avenue and Westridge Road. Unique crafts, gifts and delicious pastries just in time for the holidays! Admission is FREE!

SAVE THE DATE

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ad online at www.nwobserver.com.

E-CYCLE OAK RIDGE, Saturday, Dec. 5, 8am-2pm, Oak Ridge Town Park, 6231 Lisa Drive. All types of electronics (anything with a cord or a chip) will be accepted. Docu-ments will also be shredded free of charge (max. of 5 boxes per vehicle-personal doc-uments only).

PARENTS DAY OUT Girl Scout Troop fund-raiser for Red Dog Farm, Saturday, Dec.5, 2-5pm, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road. Ages 3-10, $8 for one kid; $15 for 2 kids; $20 for 3 kids. Please RSVP to [email protected].

STOKESDALE TREE LIGHTING, Sat., De-cember 5, 6:30pm, Stokesdale Town Hall. Please bring canned good donations for the Good Samaritan Ministry. See display ad on page 6 for more details.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – Southern Foods truck-load steak sale, Friday, Dec. 11, 11am-6pm, 3500 Old Battleground Rd., Greensboro, 27410. Call (336) 327-8098for more info. Rib-eye steaks, sirloin fi -let steaks, fi let mignon, boneless chicken breast, fl ounder, cooked shrimp, cooked prime rib, spiral sliced hams, ground beef patties, bulk ground beef. Stock up!

STOKESDALE HOLIDAY PARADE, Satur-day, December 12, 2pm, downtown Stokes-dale. See display ad on page 6 for all the details.

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT, an evening of can-dles, carols and community caring, Saturday, Dec. 12, 6-8pm, Oak Ridge Town Park. See display ad on page 14 for more information.

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28 Dec. 4 - 10, 2015 The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

home services��

lawn care / landscaping

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

PLANT PRO DESIGN & LANDSCAPE Planting, mulching, pruning, stone, patios, fire pits. Free estimates. Visit us online at ncplantpro.com, (336) 298-3809.

FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPINGTree and leaf cleanups. Bed planting and mulch. Big or small jobs, reasonable and honest. Call Taylor at (336) 464-5215.

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

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GREGORY’S BOBCAT SERVICELand-clearing, grading, landscape con-struction, debris removal. Licensed and insured and honest! “Leave the Dirt to Me!” (336) 362-6181.

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulching, landscaping, driveways, gravel, concrete work. 362-3647.

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

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

BOBCAT WORK, bushhogging, and trac-tor work. Brad Mills, (336) 382-1505.

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chip-per, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. 643-1119.

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

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GLI LANDSCAPINGNo job too big or too small. Design, install ation and maintenance. (336) 908-9654 or email [email protected].

TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree re-moval, hauling and more! (336) 207-6632.

STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATESBig or small. George Joyce, (336) 382-3860.

WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fer-tilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764.

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

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

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.

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masonry

SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or fire pit for fall? We can help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways & sidewalks, patios and more! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

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

home services��

cleaning

PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANINGAffordable, satisfaction guaranteed, Free estimates. Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592.

MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free esti-mates, guaranteed service. 937-5231.

CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANINGIncludes gutters, pressure washing, chande-liers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. (336) 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com.

HOUSE CLEANING “MAID” EASYWeekly, bi-weekly, residential, commercial, new construction, move in/move out. Mature and experienced. Free quotes! Johanna, (336) 906-8770.

MAID 2 GLIMMER - Maid CleaningPremier cleaning service with Amazon Local. Call (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com.

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, go-carts, ATVs, generators, pow-er washers, golf carts, etc. (336) 689-4167.

SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE, Afford-able, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196.

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

MAID 2 GLIMMER MAID SERVICE Premium products and Amazon Local ap-proved. (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com.

CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

Flooring

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

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

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BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics 2014

GARY’S HANDYMAN HOME SERVICES“Providing value for the home-ownership ex-perience.” Gary Gellert, serving NC’s Pied-mont Triad area. [email protected], (336) 423-8223.

GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom re-pair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.

JLB REMODELING, INC.Home repair, maintenance & handyman ser-vice. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

LAWN EQUIPMENT SERVICELocated in Oak Ridge. Free pick-up and de-livery. Tune up, preventive or rebuild on all lawn service/yard equipment. Commercial or residential. Call or text Rick, (336) 501-8681.

APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.

grading / hauling

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Debris removal, grading/hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647.

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

EARMAN QUARRY HAULINGFill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.

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

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HOME SERVICES

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

PLUMBING

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

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

WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc.(336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info.

POWER WASHING

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

HOME SERVICES

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC.Licensed General Contractor with college degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We special-ize in additions, remodels, garages, decks, sunrooms, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free Estimates. Call or email, 399-4894, [email protected].

Construction Services, INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

644-8615 office508-5242 cell

Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

TMOutdoor living | Fire pits | Roof replacements

HOME SERVICES

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

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

GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS, fi replaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

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HOME SERVICES

PAINTING & DRYWALL

David & Judy Long, owners

(336) 931-0600BEKPaintCompany.com• References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed

BEK Paint Co.Residential & Commercial

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

PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.

CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior & exterior, pressure washing. Free est., lic/ins. Call Carlos, (336) 669-5210.

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REAL ESTATE

LAND FOR SALE

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(336) 707-3822.

LAND WANTED

2-20 ACRES WANTED to build single-family

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Please call (540) 312-9050.

HOMES FOR SALE

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HOME SERVICES

JLB REMODELING, INC.Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION30 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.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTIONKitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, sid-ing, dock work, windows, roofi ng specials, rot-ted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. 362-6343.

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

ON-TARGET

Construction Services, Inc.

Roof Replacements / RepairsSiding & WindowsCustom Decks / PorchesGeneral Home RepairsRemodeling / Painting

ON-TARGETCONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.

FREE EstimatesInsured & Dependable

31 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee • Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

ROOFING

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.

RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of roofi ng. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call (336) 944-6118, or visit redrhinoroofi ng.com.

CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLCResidential 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.

MISC. FOR SALE

SEASONED FIREWOOD, delivered and stacked. 1/2 cord, $80. Call 686-6373.

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.

SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD, $80/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615.

MISC. WANTED

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

CASH for riding mowers needing repair, or free removal if unwanted, including go-carts, tillers, any gas equip., etc. (336) 689-4167.

PETS & ANIMAL SVCS.

LOST & FOUND PETS

LOST DOG, STOKESDALE, Belews Creek Road, near Cook Farm Road. Gracie is a 9-month-old American Standard Bulldog. Reward offered. Please call Dennis, (336) 362-6343, with any information.

GROOMING

10+ years grooming

experience

Basic baths to designer clips

7251 US Hwy 158 Ste. B, Stokesdale

Leslie Livengood • (336) 441-2266

MISC. SERVICES

WILL PICK UP MOST APPLIANCES, grills, bikes, electronics, metal and electrical items, etc. for a small fee. (336) 689-4167.

COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Com-mons. (336) 643-0068.

NORTHWEST ART FRAMINGFine, affordable framing. “NWAF is my choice for framing” – Adele in Brown Summit. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911.

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FIREWOOD FOR SALE, oak & hickory. Pick up or delivery. (336) 643-9332.

FRESH FRASIER FIR WREATHS, ropings and more. Starting at $10. Call or come by to place your order. (336) 644-1162.

WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys. New vendors welcome. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 1-6pm.

PERSIMMON PULP, jam, pudding, and more! (336) 816-3441 or 996-3892.






display advertiser indexA/C & HEATINGStokesdale Heating & Air .....................25

ACCOUNTING Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........23

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICESPrestige Car Wash ..............................17

CHRISTMAS GIVINGGood Samaritan Ministries Angel Tree 13Summerfield Merchants Association ...12

CHURCHESFirst Baptist Church, Summerfield .......21Oak Ridge United Methodist Church ..25

DANCE / MUSIC / DRAMADestination Arts ..................................17

EVENTSLight up the Night ..............................14Stokesdale Holiday Parade ...................6

HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNINGGreat Clips .........................................16Melda’s Hair Design ...........................11POSH Hair Studio ...............................11

HEALTH & FITNESSSNAP Fitness ......................................19

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICESBudget Blinds .....................................13House of Stars ....................................15Pest Management Systems .................10ProStone, Inc. .....................................10

INSURANCENorth Carolina Farm Bureau ..............20

LEGAL SERVICESAttorney Bill Barbour ..........................21

MEDICAL Cone Health / MedCenter High Point .18Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge ..............3Forsyth Pediatrics, Oak Ridge .............17LeBauer Healthcare .............................4Northwest Family Medicine ................23Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ...............17Summerfield Family Eye Care .............11

ORTHODONTIC SERVICEOlmsted Orthodontics ........................16

PET SERVICESBel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ..................9Critter Company ...................................8KPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ...................11King’s Crossing Animal Hospital .........11Northwest Animal Hospital ....................8Oak Ridge Animal Hospital ..................9Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge .........11Westergaard Kennels .............................8

REAL ESTATE / MORTGAGEA New Dawn Realty ............................11Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams ...........11David Nishan, McLean Mortgage .......21Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway .......30Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ....................6

RESTAURANTSElizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ..............16New York China Restaurant ..................3Rio Grande, Oak Ridge ......................16

RETAIL Bi-Rite Food Center ..............................2Dewey’s Holiday Store ........................22Gigi’s Flowers and More .....................11Gordon’s Menswear ..............................5Priba Furniture & Interiors ...................32Wagoner’s Nursery .............................10

RETIREMENT COMMUNITYSpring Arbor .......................................15

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