Northwest Observer | Oct. 31 - Nov. 6, 2014

IN THIS ISSUENews in brief ......................................3Your Questions ..................................4Colfax Persimmon Festival ..............7Honoring ‘Major B’ ............................8Business Notes ................................10Celebration .....................................10Bits & Pieces ....................................10Football Profi les ...............................12High School Sports .........................12Student Profi les ...............................14

GREAT PUMPKIN EVENT PHOTOSFor photos from this year’s event, seep. 15 and find even more photos at facebook.com/NorthwestObserver

Crime/Incident Report ...................16Community Calendar ....................17

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDSDon’t forget to set your clocks backone hour before going to bed onSaturday, Nov. 1!

Munching Monarch caterpillars ...18Letters/Opinions ........................... 22Grins & Gripes ................................ 24Classifi eds .......................................27Index of Advertisers .......................31

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by PATTI STOKESGUILFORD COUNTY – There is no shortage of choices on the ballot for the upcoming mid-term election and come Nov. 4, television campaign ads, mailers and speeches will come to a screeching halt – at least for the next year or so.

In one of the most highly publicized races in North Carolina, Republican Mark Walker is running against Demo-crat Laura Fjeld to take over the seat soon to be vacated by U.S. Congress-man Howard Coble, who has served the state’s 6th congressional district for 15 consecutive two-year terms.

Proudly positioning himself as a politi-cal outsider, one of Walker’s campaign slogans is “People over Politics.” The former worship minister has a long record of community service and

wants to be a voice for the average citizen and small business owner. He seeks to either repeal or reform Obam-acare, strengthen the economy through protecting businesses from “job-reducing regulations” and lowering corporate taxes, provide incentives to businesses that bring or keep jobs in the United States, and reduce the number of fami-lies dependent on taxpayer funding.

Walker also supports a 12-year term limit for congressmen and senators.

“I believe this is an effective way to reduce the temptation of selling out the American people,” Walker said.

Walker and his wife Kelly, who is a flight trauma nurse, have been married for 21 years and have three children.

Like Walker, Laura Fjeld has never held political office. For the last five years, the con-gressional candidate

has served as vice president and general counsel for the 17-campus University of North Carolina system. She has also been an active volunteer with several non-profit organizations and held pro-fessional leadership positions.

Fjeld says she will prioritize educa-tion and support programs that reward innovation and creativity and allow stu-dents to develop problem-solving skills necessary for success. Fjeld also says she will focus on improving health care options for North Carolina families.

Our nation’s resources are precious and she will be vigilant in protecting them, Fjeld says. Additionally, she says she will work to reduce the national debt, streamline government and ad-dress tax loopholes.

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Bunch Road re-openedSUMMERFIELD – At a cost of just over $1 million, construction on a replace-ment bridge over Reedy Fork Creek has been completed and the southern sec-tion of Bunch Road that has been closed since March 17 re-opened on Oct. 28, almost one month after the originally projected completion date.

The replacement bridge measures more than 42 feet wide and 123 feet long, both dimensions considerably greater than the previous bridge at this site. The new bridge includes a pair of 11-feet-wide travel lanes as well as shoul-ders, plus a 10-feet-wide footpath with a protective barrier.

Open House for LandUse Plan updateOAK RIDGE – The Town of Oak Ridge will hold an informal Open House on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 4-7 p.m., to gather comments from residents on how they want the town to develop in the future as the Land Use Plan is updated.

Drop by to see current plans, talk to staff, and leave comments on a town survey. You can also answer the survey questions at www.surveymonkey.com/s/R2WPHVR, or pick up a copy of the survey at Oak Ridge Town Hall on Linville Road.

Daughtry estate,Harvick land soldOAK RIDGE – It’s official. Recording artist Chris Daughtry’s 44-acre estate has been sold to the founder of FFF Enterpris-es, Patrick Schmidt, and his wife, Greta. The Temecula, California residents closed on the property on Oct. 14.

The property, marketed by Allen Tate Realtors Angie Wilkie and Doug Pollet, features 10,000 plus square feet of heated living space and includes the main house, a pool house with apart-ment, guest house, insulated recording studio and gym. The rustic retreat also boasts a fully stocked pond, saltwater pool, walking and riding trails.

Located at 8488 Haw River Road, the property sold for $2.3 million. It was listed for a little over $2.6 million on Sept. 3 and was under contract the following day.

“We actually got the property under

contract through networking before it ever hit the market,” Wilkie told The Triad Business Journal. “It was a very unique property for the location, and very challenging to find the appropriate buyer. I’m very proud that we found that buyer and were able to get through the process and get it closed so quickly.”

Schmidt is the CEO of FFF Enter-prises, a leading supplier of critical-care biopharmaceuticals, plasma products and vaccines.According to the com-pany’s website, he founded the West Coast company in 1988 with $100 and a mission to make the biopharmaceuti-cal supply chain safer and more secure.

While the corporate headquarters is based in California, the company opened a distribution center in Kerners-ville in July 2014.

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Money for Schools. On Election Day, voters can approve a ¼ cent increase in the sales tax that would only add 1 penny to a $4 purchase, but would generate up to $14 million each year for the Guilford County Schools.The Need is Real. Guilford County Schools need this money because state funding to our county’s schools has been cut by more than $46.6 million over the past five years, while school enrollment has continued to grow. Fewer Teachers, Bigger Classes. Budget cuts have resulted in the loss of 409 full-time positions. Of the 409 positions, 186 were classroom teachers and 83 were assistants and other classroom support personnel. Funds will go to Classrooms. Commissioners have committed to use the money for schools. The School Board has voted to use the money to maintain teacher pay, keep teaching assistants in the classroom, purchase textbooks and maintain buildings.Good way to Fund Schools. The sales tax is a good choice to pay for schools because up to 40 percent of the revenue from the sales tax is paid by visitors to the county. No Impact on Basic Necessities. The sales tax won’t be charged on basic necessities such as unprepared food, prescription medicine or gasoline. These items are exempt.

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Summerfield Town Council held a closed session during the Oct. 14 council meeting

to discuss land acquisition. What’s that all about?

Summerfield Town Manager Scott Whitaker confirmed there was a discussion in closed

session about land acquisition, but no decisions were made and no details about the discussion are available to citizens at this time (it is legal for govern-ing bodies to discuss real estate transac-tions in closed session, and to withhold details about those discussions until such time that a decision to make an offer to purchase the property has been reached). We’ll keep you posted.

Building and development industries are recovering and more people will be moving

in. I’m wondering how this is going to affect our school system. How close to capacity are northwest schools?

According to Guilford County Schools, the northwest schools have plenty of space to accom-

modate projected growth (see chart to the right showing where the schools currently stand on capacity, enrollment and pro-jected enrollment into the year 2021/2022).

Nora Murray, spokesperson for Guilford County Schools, said the 10-year projections were last updated in January 2013 and are in the process of being updated again.

“Please keep in mind that 10-year school level projections are dependent upon such things as student popula-tion trends, development trends, eco-nomic trends, charter school impacts and other items,” said Murray. “That is why they are updated periodically in order to keep up with the known

trends that inform the projection model’s output.”

According to the school system’s figures, Northwest High School has already surpassed the projected enroll-ment for the current school year and Oak Ridge Elementary and Northwest Middle schools are within single digits of meeting their projections.

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I remember hearing that the Stokesdale holiday parade was running into issues because of

a lack of volunteers. The parade date isn’t that far away. What’s the status?

Vicki White-Lawrence, Stokes-dale Parade Committee chairperson and town council

member, says the 16th annual event is on schedule for Saturday, Dec. 13.

“We were so fortunate to get a new group of volunteers who will be working with some of our seasoned volunteers,” says White-Lawrence. “I expect the 2014 parade to be as big a success as our other parades have been.”

The group has been meeting regularly

since August and has come up with fresh ideas to make the event more exciting for both parade participants and attendees.

Since Stokesdale is the only town in northwest Guilford County to have a holiday parade, the group is looking to further expand its scope to include northwest-area businesses, organizations and individuals, as well as attendees from the surrounding towns.

Within the next couple of weeks, area businesses and churches will receive a let-ter and application giving them full details about this year’s parade and inviting them to participate. If you’d like more informa-tion, contact White-Lawrence at 643-7676 or [email protected].

Just down the road, NASCAR race car driver Kevin Harvick’s mansion, which includes close to 21 acres of land, still awaits the right buyer.

Combined with the property currently being marketed, the Harvicks owned about 133 acres. This past summer, the couple requested and received consent from the town of Oak Ridge to rezone the property to allow for construction of two housing developments.

According to Guilford County tax records, the land for these two poten-tial developments was sold on Sept. 22 through two transactions. The 81.1 acres at 8427-8461 Haw River Road sold for $2.1 million. The additional 29.5 acres at 8413-8419 sold for $1.1 million.

Agency Partners LLC, which is regis-tered to Shawn C. and Jennifer H. Cum-mings at 1844 Buxton Way in Burlington, is listed as the new property owner.

Average home price rosein third quarterGUILFORD COUNTY – The seasonally adjusted average home price in Guilford County at the end of the third quarter of 2014 was $178,635, according to the quar-terly housing report prepared by Dr. Don-ald Jud of Jud & Associates for the Greens-boro Regional REALTORS® Association. That price is 6.5 percent higher than the average home price in Guilford County at the end of the third quarter of 2013.

There were 1,177 single-family home sales July-September, which is an increase of 2.7 percent compared to the second quarter of 2014.

The inventory of homes available to be purchased at the end of the third quarter was 2,605, a 14 percent in-crease from the 2,286 homes on the market this time last year.

At the current sales pace, it will take almost seven months to exhaust the cur-rent inventory.

“Low interest rates and price gains holding steady led to September’s healthy increase,” said Marian Stafford, 2014 GRRA president. “Time on the market and the inventory/sales ratio are both falling and there is less discounting in the market.”





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Photo courtesy of Gene Stafford

Local resident Gene Stafford (standing) has built a fun-fi lled and history-rich

festival around the persimmon, a native and much-loved fruit. Each year a new

persimmon queen is crowned. Seated, L to R, are former festival queens Dallas Stafford Duncan, Ruby Cole and Anna Lee Stafford Reid. This year’s festival is dedicated to Reid, who passed away

in September at age 99.

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Annual Persimmon Festival celebratesmuch more than persimmons

fried apple pies and Brunswick stew are only a sample of what’s on the menu.

While munching on their food, at-tendees can relax and enjoy live music provided by, among others, the Persim-mon Pickers – known the rest of the year as the Cornbread Revival – and the Daniel Baker Band, both local groups from Colfax.

Each year the festival crowns a Per-simmon Queen and there's a new area set aside from which she'll reign. Stafford mentions that this year's festival is dedi-cated to the memory of the first Persim-mon Queen, Anna Lee Stafford Reid, who passed away Sept. 12 at the age of 99.

want to go?The 7th annual Persimmon Festival

will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival is held on the grounds of the historic Stafford farm, located at 558 North Bunker Hill Road in Colfax, but there is no parking at the farm.

Parking is off-site at Shady Grove Church, where four 38-passenger buses will transport people to and from the farm. The Greensboro Oasis Shrine will be handling the parking for donations, with proceeds going to the Oriental Shrine Club Children's Hospital.

Once you get to the farm, there's a $7 entry fee. Children under 12 are free. No pets, coolers or alcohol allowed.

Visit www.colfaxpersimmonfest.com for more information.

Don’t miss the ColfaxPersimmon Festival onSaturday, Nov. 1

by ANNETTE JOYCECOLFAX – History comes alive andgood times abound at the annual Colfax Persimmon Festival this Saturday, Nov. 1,from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic Stafford farm on North Bunker Hill Road.

This is the seventh year that Gene Stafford, founder and host of this in-creasingly popular event has opened his family farm to celebrate the native fruit and a simpler way of rural living that is fading from existence.

An accomplished artist and pho-tographer, Stafford has been hard at work for months making sure this year’s festival is the best ever.

"We want the Persimmon Festival

to be a lot of fun," Gene says, "but we also want to honor our heritage and the things that make places like this farm unique and worth saving. We continue to offer activities that help attendees to understand and enjoy what makes rural life still have value in the 21st century."

While the festival focuses on all things persimmon – pulp, pudding and cookies – the Revolutionary War-era farm is itself a major attraction and the house, grainery, feedbarn, tobacco packhouse and blacksmith shop carry attendees back to a time when people relied on hard physical labor to ensure their survival.

As attendees meander around the farm, they get a close-up look at the way things used to be. There are dem-onstrations by a blacksmith, molasses maker and wood carver, displays of vintage farm equipment and Revolution-ary and Civil War camps. For the classic car lover, there will be plenty of those, plus this year members of a Model-A car club will be bringing their vehicles for display and demonstration.

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After almost 48 years, Robert Barbera still brings ‘fl air’ to Oak Ridge Academy’shumanities departmentby L.A. LOGAN

Standing in front of a classroom of cadets at Oak Ridge Military Academy, Robert Barbera plunges into his daily lesson as he encourages students to en-gage in discussion about current events.

The beloved history teacher, known around campus as “Major B,” says he knew by the time he was a junior in high school that he wanted to be a teacher.

It was almost 48 years ago that Barbera interviewed for a combination position at the academy – teaching and tennis coach – after attending Appala-chian State University on a tennis schol-arship and earning a history degree.

At the close of the interview, Colonel Graham, ORMA president at the time, offered the Goldsboro native a $4,300 contract.

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Since 1967, Robert Barbera has served many roles at Oak Ridge Military Academy, includ-ing that of an athletic coach, dorm parent, history teacher, Commandant of Cadets and chair of the history department.

two days later to interview for the same job,” said Barbera. “I signed on the dot-ted line, and I’ve been here ever since.”

In the early 1970s, Barbera coached the junior varsity basketball team back when afros and bellbottoms were in style.

While coaching an away game at St. Pius X Catholic School in Greensboro, Barbera encountered three talented young basketball players – Keith Cokely, Paul Watkins and Charlie Vick. He said he introduced himself after his team lost badly to St. Pius, and told them to think about attending ORMA. After all, St. Pius only went to the eighth grade.

“I never gave it another thought,” admitted Barbera. “Then when school opened the next year and we were giv-ing out books in the ‘dungeon’ (what I call the Alumni building), I looked up and saw those guys, and they said ‘Mr. Barbera, Mr. Barbera, we’re here.’

“They immediately became varsity players – all three of them starters.”

Under the leadership of Cokely, Wat-kins, Vick and head basketball coach Walter “Teepot” Frye, the academy’s team managed to beat Cape Fear out of Wilmington, North Carolina, for the 1975 men’s state championship.

Although Barbera’s coaching days at the acad-emy are over, he continues to teach world history,





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“Not only is he as grounded as some of our buildings,” said Academic Dean Eileen O’Reilly, “but Major B puts flair into our humanities department.”

To this day, Barbera demonstrates to cadets, faculty and administrative members how one earns respect inside and outside of the classroom.

“Students look up to him as he is not only stern, but fair,” said Thomas Magrud-er, a fellow teacher at the academy. “He is always willing to help anyone who needs his help, both staff and students.”

“His success is multiplied exponen-tially because he has mentored so many teachers over nearly five decades who in turn have also helped shape the lives of ORMA cadets,” said O’Reilly.

Barbera’s commitment to the acad-emy was never more evident than a few years back, when the academy was bat-tling through particularly tough financial times. He and some of the academy’s other faculty members endured 16 weeks of salary cuts and finished out the school

year so the seniors could graduate.

“When you’ve been around since 1852, it’s amazing all of the stuff that (ORMA) has been through, and we’re still here,” said Barbera. “I think that says something about us.”

As for the rewards of not only teach-ing, but shaping lives, Barbera said, “Most cadets find out that coming to Oak Ridge Military Academy was the best thing that happened to them.”

Senior Rhianna Davies-Smith said Barbera has taught her a very valuable life lesson, which is that an excuse isn’t relevant.

“He would make us recite ‘Excuses are the tools of the incompetent’ every single day,” said Davies-Smith. “Eventu-ally it sticks with you.”

Magruder said Major B is more than a teacher, a mentor and a role model.

“He embodies everything that is Oak Ridge. He comes across strong, but below this rough exterior is a man who loves his job and above all, his students.”

Fjeld and her husband Jon have five children. Jon is a businessman, teacher, and currently serves as director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innova-tion at The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.

In the race for U.S. Senate, Repub-lican Thom Tillis is fighting to capture the seat currently held by Democrat Kay Hagan. The two candidates are on far ends of the spectrum on several issues, including that of national debt (Hagan supported raising the federal debt ceil-ing with no restrictions while Tillis says he would have been opposed); raising the minimum wage (Hagan is for it and Tillis is opposed); North Carolina’s new more restrictive election laws that end same-day voter registration and require voter IDs (Hagan opposed to and Tillis in support of); gay marriage (Hagan supports it and Tillis opposes it), and Obamacare (Hagan supports Obam-

acare and Tillis would vote to repeal it). In other races, Sheriff BJ Barnes, a

Republican who has served as Guilford County’s sheriff since 1994, will face polit-ical newcomer Democrat Danny Rogers; Republican Philip Berger hopes to hold off Democrat William Osborne and keep his N.C. Senate seat in District 26 and Republican Larry Proctor seeks to capture Democrat Kay Cashion’s at-large seat on the Board of County Commissioners.

For more information aboutvoting, assigned precincts, and toview a composite sample ballot, visitwww.co.guilford.nc.us/elections_cms/.

ready to vote?Early voting at any of 11 locations

throughout Guilford County ends on Saturday, Nov. 1 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.).

Voters will vote in their assignedprecinct on Election Day, Nov. 4,

from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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The Torch Awards celebrate compa-nies that have exhibited ethical behavior in their business dealings.

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Bureau is to promote trust in the market-place,” said Kevin Hinterberger, president and CEO of the BBB. “These businesses showed a great commitment to the con-sumers and the importance of integrity.”

The awards are given each year at the BBB’s annual meeting, which was held in the Proximity Hotel with Attorney General Roy Cooper as the main speaker.

Breaking OutSummerfi eld author launches6th novel on Nov. 6

Dr. Susannah Brody, Magnolia Village’s only dermatologist, has treated every third person in the quaint little community. Still dealing with the loss of her second husband and love of her life, Stan, with whom she converses on a daily basis, she dreads the upcoming separation she will face when her only child, 18-year-old Myers, will leave for

WEDDINGThe office and staff of Mark D. Hill,

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Meet Our Members

MAOR is a non-profit organization led by an elected slate of five officers and seven directors. Our members, which represent a diverse group of over 50 local businesses located in and near the Oak Ridge community, include bankers, restaurant owners, retailers and many other business and organizational professionals.

Our association’s slogan is a simple one – “Business in one with Community” – and we take it to heart. Since our inception, MAOR has earned a reputation for sponsoring events that unite the commercial and residential residents within and surrounding the Oak Ridge community. Throughout the year our members donate thousands of hours of their time to ensure that these events are well organized, enjoyable and successful. As a result of our sponsored events, such as Ridgefest, Run the Ridge, The Great Pumpkin Event and Light the Ridge, we are financially self-sufficient and are also able to support other non-profit organizations.

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FOOTBALL PROFILES

NORTHWEST FootballDYLAN MENNEN, senior

Hometown: Oak RidgeToughest class: AP CalculusExtracurricular activities: Track and field and FCAAthletic recognitions: Track captainCollege of choice: N.C. State Most admired athlete: Hunter PowellFavorite athletic team: Northwest cheer-leading squadFavorite food: Stuffed bacon cheddar cheeseburgers Favorite band: Tyler, the CreatorFavorite movie: “Harry Potter”Any siblings? Two brothersBest vacation ever: Puerto RicoYears lived in Northwest area: EightDream job: Whatever makes the $ Nickname: “Dill Pickle”Position on the team: Offensive lineThis past summer I … went to football workouts, took marketing and music ap-preciation and went to Minnesota.Assistant coach Todd Murphy’s comments on Dylan: “Dylan’s ability to learn is an

obvious reason for his success as a player. He is a hard worker on and off the field.”

NORTHERN FootballNICHOLAS FRYER, senior

Hometown: GreensboroToughest class: Honors MicrosoftExtracurricular activities: Ping Pong ClubAthletic awards/recognitions: Most out-standing defensive linemanMost admired athlete: Adrian PetersonFavorite athletic team: Northern Night-hawks volleyball Favorite food: PizzaFavorite movie: “The Hangover”Any siblings? Three brothers and two sistersBest vacation ever: CaliforniaYears lived in Northern area: Whole lifeDream job: LawyerNickname: “Thumpa”Position: Defensive linemanThis past summer I … worked out.Pre-game ritual: Listen to musicAssistant coach Russell Stone’s com-ments on Nicholas: “Nick is the most powerful player in Greensboro. He is a great receiver and ball carrier.”

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Homol’s four touchdowns lift Northwest on senior nightGlenn Bobcats (3-6, 1-2) 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 || 14Northwest (7-2, 3-0) 7 | 13 | 15 | 7 || 42

In the last regular season home football game of the year, senior quar-terback Josh Homol had one of his best performances of the season. Homol threw four touchdown passes – two for senior wide receiver Mark Garner and one each to wide receivers Thomas Hennigan and Kevin Henry – on Senior Night, Oct 24, which went a long way in leading Northwest Guilford to a 42-14 conference win over Glenn at R.L. Bill-ings Stadium.

The two-year starter also completed 23 of 33 passes with zero interceptions.

“It’s been a long road,” said Homol. “It’s a great way to go out as a team.”

Defensively, the Vikings rallied behind defensive lineman Payton Stull, who recorded 4.5 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Only giving up 7 points to Glenn’s offense, a stout defense held the Bobcats’ offense in check, allowing only 11 first downs, 63 rushing yards and 111 passing yards.

“We’re going to keep doing our thing,” said defensive back Carter Mitch-ell as he looks to the rest of the season.Notable stats | Hennigan caught nine passes for 71 yards and one touchdown. Homol threw three of his four touch-downs in the third quarter.

Shout-out to the seniors – Kevin Henry, Dakari White, Carter Mitchell, Michael Hunt, Tariq Howard, Josh Homol, Hunter Long, Marker Garner, Mark Murphy, Weston Haack, Sam Eisel, Nate Leasure, Jeremy Vinson, Casey Jacb-son, Javier Willfong, Payton Stull, Nick Capurso, Hunter Powell, Cole Under-wood, Robert Perdue, Dylan Mennen, Cary Miller, Steven Williams and Logan Wisnoski – for posting a 4-1 home record and for your dedication as Viking student-athletes.

“Our senior class has done an awe-some job,” said head football coach Jared Rolfes. “Buying into a new coach and a new system across the board can be tough, but our kids have done that … Our goal is to put them in position each week to be successful. All of them are great kids and a pleasure to coach.”





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Among Sheriff Barnes’ many awards… Public Housing Wall of Fame Red Cross Hero’s Award National Sheriff’s Association’s Medal of Merit Nominated as National Sheriff of the Year Animal Nation Man of the Year Humane Society Achievement Award George Stoney Communications Award for Public Service Kiwanis International Hixson Award Governor’s Crime Control and Public Safety Award of Excellence National Association of County Organizations Award of Excellence

Served on these boards & commissions... NC Sheriff’s Association Legislative Co-chair Nat’l Sheriff’s Association Traffic & Safety Board State Emergency Response Commission NC Sheriff’s Training & Standards Commission North Carolina Crime Commission Alcohol & Drug Services Board Friends Home Advisory Board United Animal Coalition Advisory Board

Coming up on Oct. 31 | Northwest plans to remain undefeated in conference as they travel to Southwest. The Vikings are

gunning for their seventh straight victory over the Cowboys, who are in last place in the conference standings.

Cam Harris unstoppable in shutout

Northeast Rams (1-8, 1-5) 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 || 0Northern (8-1, 5-1) 21 | 21 | 7 | 0 || 49

Northern’s quarterback and defensive back Cam Harris ran for a touchdown, passed for two and recorded a pick-six all in the first half of a 49-0 shutout victory over Northeast Guilford last Friday, Oct 24.

The rare performance started with a 22-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tre Marsh. Late in the first quarter, Harris intercepted a Rams’ pass and returned it 44 yards for his second score. With less than four minutes until halftime, Harris found a running lane and scampered 22 yards into the end zone, completing his historical night.

Wide receiver Mook Reynolds ex-

tended his eight-game scoring streak by catching a screen pass from Harris that went 78 yards for a score. A healthy run-ning back CJ Freeman joined the act, scoring on a 3-yard rush.

The Nighthawks’ defense pitched their second shutout of the season. During the past three games, teams are averaging just 7 points against Northern’s defense.

With only two weeks remaining in the regular season, Reynolds said, “We just want to execute the plays Coach calls.”Coming up on Oct. 31 | Northern will travel to Mayodan on Halloween night to face a one-win team, McMichael, who is 0-5 against Northern. Cruising to their third straight victory, the Night-hawks remain in second place, behind undefeated Eastern Alamance, in the 3-A Mid-State Conference.

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Start content here if using a new section bar Thanks to the coaches and teachers at Northern and Northwest High Schools for their student recommendations and input, which make it possible to recognize these talented, dedicated students for their accomplishments in academics, athletics and cultural arts. Thanks, too, to the student reporters at Northern and Northwest who helped us compile these profiles.

STUDENT PROFILES

NORTHWEST VolleyballCAROLINE WELLS, senior

Hometown: Greensboro

Toughest class: Spanish IV

Extracurricular activities: Speech & Debate, Spanish Club, Service Club and National Honor Society

Athletic Awards/Recognitions: Numer-ous invitational all conference tourna-ments, 2012 and 2013 Piedmont Triad All Conference, 2012 Member of NC

Youth High Performance summer travel team, 2013 Northwest Guilford MVP, 2013 1st Team – All area team and 2014 Chapel Hill Invitational All TournamentCareer highs: Finished in 3rd place at the 2013 USA National High Perfor-mance ChampionshipCollege: Planning to play volleyball at Holy Cross (Massachussetts)Most admired athlete: Lauren Carlini, setter at WisconsinFavorite athletic team: Pittsburgh SteelersFavorite food: Chick-Fil-AFavorite band(s): Maroon 5 and Zac Brown Band

Favorite movie: “Remember the Titans” Any siblings? One sister, CaseyBest vacation ever: HawaiiYears lived in Northwest area: 17Dream job: Physician’s assistantSomething not everyone knows about me: “I am double jointed in my elbows and knees.”Nickname: “Wells”Position on the team: Setter/team captainThis past summer I … went to the Sports Performance setting camp for the third time and went to Holy Cross for a summer volleyball camp.

Pre-game ritual: I have to set against the wall 100 times to get my hands warmed up before I play.Head volleyball coach Darlene Joyner’s comments on Caroline: “As a three-year starter, Caroline has been a key factor on this team this year in the setting posi-tion. She has a special ability to make positive things happen on the court and has a strong hitting team around her to achieve a lot of success. She brings a tremendous amount of setting experience to our team, thanks to her extensive high-level club experience. She is an excellent setter with great ball control and an extremely high volleyball IQ. Caroline raises the bar of all those around her on the court through her leadership, high skill level and ability to run a high-level offense.”

NORTHERN Cross CountryEMILY MERCER, senior

Hometown: Dewitt, Michigan Toughest class: AP Calculous AB Extracurricular activities: Indoor/out-door track, student council, Beta Club, National Honor Society, Spanish Cub, Habitat for Humanity Athletic awards/ recognition: Most im-

proved, all conference awards for cross country and track. College of your choice: The University of Michigan or UNC Chapel Hill Most admired athlete: Steve Prefon-taine Favorite athletic team: Michigan Wol-verines Favorite food: Pasta or dessert foodsFavorite band: Mumford and SonsFavorite movie: “Beauty and the Beast”Any siblings? Three younger brothers and a younger sister Best vacation ever: Florida Years lived in Northern area: FourDream job: Full-time runnerSomething not everyone knows about me: “I hate peanut butter.”Nickname: “Beluga Whale” This past summer I … “did a lot of training and summer work, and volun-teering.”

Pre-meet ritual: “I have to listen to my pump-up music play list, the same one I’ve had since freshman year.”Coach Thanh Ngo’s comments on Emily: “Emily has always been my con-sistent and reliable runner. She keeps the team honest and is one of my most trusted leaders on the team. She’s easy-going and fun-loving, but she also gets work done and has excelled in the classroom as well as on the trails and the track. It’s been a joy to work with Emily over the past three years and to see her grow, mature and progress. I can’t imagine what it’s going to be like when she’s gone.”

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ASSAULTOct. 21 | Two residents of Royster Road in northern Greensboro reported being as-saulted by each other, but neither pursued charges. Oct. 26 | A warrant was issued for the husband of a Stokesdale resident who reported she had been assaulted during a domestic dispute.

BREAKING & ENTERINGOct. 20 | A resident of Church Street in northern Greensboro reported that some-one forced open a rear door to her home and stole numerous items, including a 50-inch flat screen TV and jewelry, valued at $5,700.Oct. 25 | A resident of Pleasant Ridge

Road in northwest Greensboro reported someone entered his vehicle and stole his cell phone and charger. The resident said his vehicle was locked, but there were no signs of forced entry.

COMMUNICATING THREATSOct. 22 | An unknown male caller made three phone calls to the home of a resident of Strawberry Road in Summerfield, asking for her by name and threatening to “come get her.” One of the calls occurred while the reporting officer was at the woman’s home.

DRUGS/ALCOHOLOct. 21 | A resident of Marseilles Court in Summerfield was stopped for speeding on Oak Ridge Road near N.C. 68 and subse-quently arrested for DWI and Provisional

Driving While Impaired. Oct. 25 | A 16-year-old resident of Ben-bow Merrill Road in Oak Ridge was found sitting in his car on the side of Pleasant Ridge Road, slumped over the steering wheel. The youth was subsequently ar-rested for DWI, Provisional DWI, Driving Outside of a Provisional License Restric-tion, Open Container of Alcohol, Posses-sion of Alcohol Under 19 Years of Age, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

FRAUDOct. 26 | The sister of a deceased man who lived on W. Poplar Ridge Court in northern Greensboro reported that an un-known suspect purchased five cell phones, valued at $2,968.92, using her brother’s personal information.

MISCELLANEOUSOct. 22 | Officers responded to a residence on Strawberry Road regarding a report of a juvenile in possession of a homemade explosive device. After a family member, who reported that the juvenile had filled a plastic water bottle with flammable liquids, requested assistance in disposing of the

device, the fire department used water to dilute the device and render it safe. No other similar devices or weapons were found on the property. A juvenile petition was filed for Possession/Manufacture of a Weapon of Mass Destruction.Oct. 25 | An Eden resident was arrested for Second Degree Trespassing, Intoxicated and Disruptive, and Resist/Obstruct/Delay after the man refused to leave when asked by the owner of Woods of Terror on Church Street in northern Greensboro, and had to be physically escorted off the property by responding officers.

THEFTOct. 23 | A resident of Shedan Road in Stokesdale reported an unknown suspect or suspects entered an unlocked utility trailer on his property and removed a tote containing approximately 200 pounds of scrap copper, valued at $200.Oct. 27 | A resident of Hamburg Mill Road was issued a warrant for Theft of a Motor Vehicle after his roommate reported he had taken his vehicle without permission.

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FRIDAY, OCT. 31 Trunk or Treat | Enjoy food, hayrides, games and

more at Northwest Baptist Church, 3605 Edgefield Rd. on Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. More info: (336) 668-9627. Trunk or Treat | Join Moravia Moravian Church,

2920 Oak Ridge Rd., for a free hotdog supper, games, s’mores and trunk or treating on Oct. 31, 6 to 7:30 p.m. More info: (336) 643-5166 or [email protected].

SATURDAY, NOV. 1 Ride for Wishes | Own a motorcycle and enjoy scenic

rides through the country? Join us on Nov. 1, 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. at Liberty Wesleyan Church, U.S. Highway 158 in Summerfield, as Joseph’s Team 4:13 raises moneyfor Make a Wish with “Ride for Wishes.” More info:(336) 706-0074 or [email protected]. Fall Festival | The Shoppes at Gunter’s Crossing,

5820 N. Church St. in Greensboro, will host a fall festival on Nov. 1, noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy country music by 93.1 The Wolf, food, games, a beer garden and hot dog grilling to raise money for the SPCA. More info: (336) 441-8437 or [email protected]. Country Ham Supper | Friendship United Methodist

Church, 5222 Hwy. 150 E., Browns Summit, will host an annual country ham supper on Nov. 1, 5-8 p.m. More info: (336) 656-3645 or [email protected].

SUNDAY, NOV. 2 Orphan Sunday | Presented by One Child’s Voice

and Northwest Baptist Church, 3605 Edgefield Road, Greensboro, Sunday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m. BBQ dinner served immediately after church. More info: call (336) 404-8697. Gears & Steers Ride for Hospice | Join us for this

bicycling event on Sunday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Summerfield Farms, 3203 Pleasant Ridge Rd. Advance registration at www.active.com or day of event. All proceeds go to Hospice & Palliative Care of Greensboro. More info: (336) 255-5655 or [email protected]. Ken Medema in Concert | Ken Medema will perform

live in Oak Ridge United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center, 2424 Oak Ridge Rd., on Nov. 2, 6-8 p.m. Tickets available at www.oakridgeumc.com or call the churchoffice (336) 643-4690.

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Eric Carle’s bewitching children’s book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” had a voracious appetite for apples, pears and strawberries. But real, not make-believe, Monarch caterpillars subsist only on one diet – milkweed.

In the not-too-distant past, the blue-and-goldy days of September and October brought the migration of count-less Monarchs in spectacular orange brilliance against the sky. Not true now, after prolonged pesticide use, urban sprawl and extensive logging in forests where the butterflies go in the winter. Essential patches of milkweed, once plentiful, have succumbed to a tainted and unfriendly environment.

Having raised many Monarchs, I still search for caterpillars beginning at Labor Day and into October. Long vanished are nearby large and flourishing patches of milkweed on which the winged beauties deposited their eggs. There, Monarch larvae were birthed in great numbers, their fat little bodies busily moving about on the nourishing, leafy “buffets.”

Thankfully, each year my kind neigh-bor leaves the tiny plot of milkweed still existing on his pasture bordering my property. From this small cluster of the Monarch’s sustenance I have gleaned one or two caterpillars in recent Octobers.

Sadly, though the milkweed seemed healthy and the larvae eager eaters, they did not live to complete their metamor-phosis. The few that survived were too

weak to produce a cocoon, or expired with the effort. Last year I retrieved one caterpillar that succeeded in making a magnificent green-and-gold chrysalis, but a butterfly never emerged.

Scarcity of rain this summer has further minimized the amount of milkweed at the edge of my yard. Family members did find two of the little striped creatures – one considerably larger than the other – and brought them inside. Partaking greedily of milkweed, the more robust one became quite obese on the juicy green stuff. In a silly moment, we named them both; the bigger one became “Newman” (for Paul Newman), the other was dubbed “Lola.”

Though we were always careful not to disturb the growing “squishy” critters while changing old milkweed for fresh, somehow Lola fell into the Mason jar of water that housed her dinner on the stalk. Alas, she was discovered floating,

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seemingly lifeless – though there had been a layer of aluminum foil over the mouth of the container. The prone, mo-tionless caterpillar was “fished” out and placed on a paper towel. After repeated gentle proddings on the limp body, we noticed a little bit of “wiggle” (I now have my certificate in “caterpillar CPR”!).

So began the task of re-attaching the water-logged Monarch larva to the milk-weed – quite a chore, for the miniscule rascal kept falling off.

Finally able to get “Lola” to hang onto a leaf, I hoped for the best and went to bed.

Next morning – no caterpillar.

Accepting the fact that I now had only “Newman” (who was on the back porch), I glanced down at the floor where numerous feet had walked, and mercy me! There lay the tiny unfortunate one almost under the kitchen table and, I thought, dead.

With much coaxing, and futile attempts to re-attach the listless bit of life to a milkweed leaf, and with Lola stubbornly refusing to hang on, I almost gave up. But that wee particle of puniness suddenly began to perk up, climbed aboard and began to crunch with gusto!

With both caterpillars now safely placed on the back porch, Newman

encased himself overnight in a lovely luminescent pale green shroud. Lola was now dining alone, and not grow-ing much. One night she vanished from her partially yellowed milkweed lair. The assumption was that our youngest baby had vacated the premises. Later, as I prepared to throw out the leavings of worm-feasting, I saw that Lola had indeed returned, hiding under a leaf, still munching.

If caterpillars could talk, I think this one would have said, “It’s none of your business where I have been.”

So our last hardy little creepy-crawler finally manufactured its own cocoon, though much smaller than Newman’s. Wild asters and mums are plucked and placed beside the two Monarchs who are sleeping inside their warm beds. Emerg-ing as newborn butterflies, they will have flowers to sit on and dry their wings. If they are okay to go, we will turn them loose to start on their long journey to the forests of Mexico, where they will join millions of other Monarchs for the winter before the cycle of life begins again. At this point, I am rooting for Newman and Lola, with my fingers crossed…. Note: Statistics point out that the Mon-arch population has decreased by 90 percent in the past 20 years. In some places they are becoming a highly en-dangered species.

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Her preoccupation with Stan quickly takes a backseat when Myers’ best friend, Casey French, disappears and then Myers does too. Susannah and Maggie French enlist the help of their neighbor, the lonely Detective Andrew Chase, to track them down, while the cumulative events chal-lenge Susannah to look past her fears and find a new peace.

“I wanted to write a love story about older women who don’t see themselves as older, who truly find love in real places, and not on their computers,” says award-winning author Mary Flinn of her latest and sixth novel, “Breaking Out.”

A native of North Carolina, Flinn long ago fell in love with her state’s mountains and its coast, creating the backdrops for her series of novels, “The One,” “Second Time’s a Charm,” “Three Gifts,” “A For-ever Man” and “The Nest.”

With degrees from both the Univer-sity of North Carolina at Greensboro and East Carolina University, Flinn has retired from her first career as a speech pathologist in the North Carolina public schools that began in 1981.

Flinn has received the Reader Views Literary Awards 2012 Reviewers’ Choice honorable mention in the romance category for “A Forever Man,” and first place award for Romance Novel in the Reader Views 2011 Literary Book Awards. Also, the Pacific Book Review Best Romance Novel of 2011 went to “Three Gifts” and “Second Time’s a Charm,” also released in 2011, won an Honorable Mention in the Reader Views Reviewers’ Choice Awards.

Join Flinn for a book launching event at Scuppernong Books, 304S. Elm St., Greensboro, on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 6-9 p.m.

BITS & PIECES ...continued from p. 10 Lunge Forward 1K and 5K, Nov. 8“Believing for Becky” team organized in support of Summerfi eld resident Becky Rierson

Oak Ridge resident Tammy Nix has two very personal reasons for supporting Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina’s 5K Run/Walk event, Lunge Forward, on Nov. 8: her father was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2005, and this past

June her very dear friend, Becky Rierson, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer.

“Becky courageously continues her fight today,” said Nix. “I decided to put a team together and enlist support from friends and family. Our team name is ‘Be-lieving for Becky,’ and most of our team members are members of First Baptist

Church in Summerfield. Since Becky is a lifetime member of the church, I thought it would be a good idea to involve our ladies ministry team in the event as well, so we would not only be involved in lung cancer awareness but would also have an opportunity to reach out as a church to the city and local communities.

“We are excited to be part of this event as we work to raise funds for research, awareness and education of lung cancer.”

Lung Cancer Initiative of North Car-olina’s mission is to “Decrease deaths and provide support to those affected by lung cancer through research, awareness, education and access pro-grams across North Carolina.”

want to participate?Visit www.lungeforward.org to do-

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Stokesdale Revolution Tackle 1 football team completed the regular season undefeated, with a record of 6-0 and combined scoring of 196 to 6 for the season. With playoffs this week, the team is setting its sights on the Nov. 8 RCYFL Super Bowl.

Forward (if donating, be sure to reference “Believing for Becky.” For more informa-tion, email [email protected] or Nancy Wilson at [email protected].

Lunge Forward will take place on Satur-day, Nov. 8, at the Newbridge Bank Park in

Greensboro. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The 1K Hope Walk begins at 9 a.m. and the 5K Run/Walk will begin at 9:30am. Pre-registration fee is $25 for adults and $15 for youth. Event-day registration fee will be $30 for adults and $20 for youth.

Run 4 Their Lives, Nov. 15A 5K walk/run for raising awareness and fundsto bring sexuallyexploited women and children intofreedom

It is estimated that every 120 sec-onds an individual is sold into slavery. Do the math and you may quickly begin to wonder if these numbers are simply too large for this statement to be true: 30 per hour, 720 a day...1.2 million individuals a year.

Sadly enough, these statements are

true, and the numbers are only increas-ing. This type of slavery is not something

that we hear or talk about often, and it’s often passed over, as

if just yet another problem in another poor and

impoverished country.

But human traf-ficking is not only on the other side of the world, it’s all around us. It enslaves

an estimated 27 million people world-

wide, mostly women and children, with the average

age of a trafficked victim being just 12 years old. By raising awareness about human trafficking, we as a com-

munity can help fight to end this slavery in northwest Guilford County, in the U.S. and abroad.

My name is Brandon Hagar, and I first became involved with an organiza-tion called Freedom 4/24 through their event called Run 4 Their Lives, which began in my hometown of Lynchburg, Virginia. The event raises awareness and funds to bring sexually exploited women and children into freedom.

I participated in this event for a couple of years as a runner, and then in the spring of 2011 I moved to Greens-boro, where I partnered with several others to start a Run 4 Their Lives event here in the Triad.

On Nov. 15, we will host our 3rd annual Run 4 Their Lives in northwest Greensboro, beginning and ending at 3530 Edgefield Road. The event will be a 5K run/walk, offering food, beverages and prizes for each age bracket. We are excited to partner with many local busi-nesses and individuals, and believe the

work of rescuing women and children from slavery and sexual exploitation be-gins with a day:

The day someone registers to run.

The day someone volunteers to serve.

The day someone partners with Freedom 4/24 to help end slavery.

want to participate?There are three ways you can get

involved to help bring freedom to those who are exploited:

1) Run or walk the 5K. Register at www.r4tl.com.

2) Volunteer. It takes many vol-unteers to host this event. Sign up to volunteer at www. r4tl.com.

3) Raise awareness and support. There are many people who still do not know that slavery (human trafficking) exists. Help raise awareness and funds by using our registration page to tell your friends and family about the event!

For more info, visit www.r4tl.com or email [email protected].

Congratulationsto Laura (Troeger) Reneer, Northwest Observer associate publisher, on your marriage to David Reneer on Oct. 24. You were a beautiful bride, and we are so happy for you!





Will additional sales tax makeit to the classroom?

From the Guilford County Board of Elections website, the sales tax referen-dum on the sample ballot states “Lo-cal sales tax at the rate of one-quarter percent (0.25%) in addition to all other state and local sales use taxes.” The choices are “for” or “against.”

Supporters say the new tax, if ap-proved, will finance books, teachers, building maintenance and more educa-tional needs of Guilford County Schools.

Either supporters of the tax increase are reading a different ballot, or they have excelled in the subject of creative reading. Is creative reading part of the Common Core curriculum?

My wife, now retired, began her Guil-ford County teaching career in 1979 at a brand new school. She was appointed the Science Department head, a posi-tion she held for about 20 years of her 28-year career.

In 1979, the science department with three teachers was allotted $5,000 for instructional materials and equipment to furnish vacant labs and classrooms. This funding level for the science department remained flat, plus or minus a little, each

year. By 2007, her last year, the science department had grown to 11 teachers. Surely Guilford County Schools’ spending increased over her 28 years of teaching.

While teaching and now in retire-ment, my wife’s constant concern and complaint has been “the money does not make it to the classroom.”

More proof of less classroom sup-port is revealed in a Northwest Observer political ad which states that GCS cut 409 fulltime positions, with 269, or ap-proximately two-thirds of them being classroom and school-based positions.

Based upon our experiences, it seems the priority of GCS has been to sustain the central office bureaucracy at the expense of allowing declining build-ing and classroom infrastructure.

Guilford County education spending is at its highest level ever. Creative reading will produce more creative spending.

Approval of the sales tax increase guarantees only a tax increase to people who shop in Guilford County. It guaran-tees nothing to our schools.

Jimmy MorganCOLFAX

Ebola should not be usedto manipulate voters

It saddens me that there are always people (including politicians and the me-dia) who use fear to manipulate others.

Ebola is a deadly disease. It has created a major crisis in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, but the only crisis in the

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LETTERS/OPINIONS U.S. is fear-mongering.

Fact: Thomas Duncan contracted the disease in Liberia, and recently, Dr. Craig Spencer in Guinea, not in America.

Fact: The only two persons who’ve contracted the disease in the U.S. were healthcare workers handling Mr. Dun-can’s bodily fluids while he was extreme-ly ill. For these precious people and their families, that is a tragedy.

But, no one else has been infected – not Duncan’s girlfriend who he was liv-ing with, no one else living in the same house, no one on the flight with him to America, not one.

There is no epidemic of Americans catching Ebola from a flood of Africans

entering this country. There are no Ebola-infected ISIS terrorists coming across the border.

Our President is not ignoring the problem due to some misguided “politi-cal correctness” or because “He doesn’t love America.” Such accusations would be comical if they weren’t so hate-filled, divisive and frightening.

Regardless of who any of us choose to vote for, I sincerely hope that we are smarter than to allow ourselves to be pushed into voting for or against any politician because of fear or resent-ment. Those who engage in such reck-less distortions should be ashamed of themselves.

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As persons of faith, let us join in prayer for those affected and infected and send donations to legitimate relief agencies. But, people, please stop hyping up fear in others. Let’s be wise, sober-minded, spiritually mature and respectful of others

who may hold different opinions.

Go on and live life to the fullest! (But remember to wash your hands frequent-ly. It’s flu season.)

Bill MooreSUMMERFIELD

Walker keeps it positive,stays on track

Ah yes, the beauty of fall marred by yet another N.C. senatorial campaign. The negative campaigning by both can-didates leaves us all wondering – what are your actual positions?

Fortunately, there is a candidate for U.S. Congress who spends his time and money giving his positions and ideas. That candidate is Mark Walker.

Walker’s ads are “refreshing” and without negativity. The same cannot be said of hiis opponent , Laura Fjeld. She went on the attack the first week of know-

ing who her opponent would be. In an in-terview on FOX 8, Brad Jones had to stop her negative attack on Mark walker and remind her that he wanted the people to get to know her. She has not stopped yet.

The choice is clear – Mark Walker for U.S. Congress.

As far as the senate goes, do we want a senator who is bad for education or a senator who is bad for everything else? At least, that is what my TV said.

Jason RichardsonSTOKESDALE

BJ Barnes is a proactive sheriffAs a career educator and mem-

ber of two steering committees of the NC Center for Safer Schools, I value and appreciate BJ Barnes’ leadership, compassion, safety focus, and support of restorative justice practices for all community members.

Our current system is oriented toward punishment, which is reactive justice. Punishment does not teach the respon-sible person nor heal the affected person.

Proactive restorative justice teaches individuals that their needs and voices are valued, teaches individuals to address and “repair the harm” at a beginning stage to avoid escalation to violence, and assists to better interpret signals.

Restorative justice mediation uses the terms “responsible person” and “af-fected person,” not offender and victim, and focuses on: Who has been hurt?

What are their needs? Who has the obli-gation to address the needs, to put right the harms, to restore relationships?

Restorative justice practices interrupt the school-to-court/jail/prison pipeline.

BJ Barnes, a caring man of integrity, takes pride in developing proactive safety leaders and safety measures for all com-munity members and has been a strong supporter of restorative justice practices to make our schools and communities safer.

Please vote and ask 10 or more friends to vote for BJ Barnes for Guilford County sheriff.

Barbara Leland

The writer is a member of the N.C. Center for Safer Schools Committee. For more info about the committee, visit www.saferschools.blogspot.com.

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Joe Dixon for all of his leadership and dedication to Stokesdale Parks & Recreation!

Matt Beam and all the other Mer-chants Association of Oak Ridge’s Great Pumpkin Event volunteers, as well as sponsors and participating businesses for bringing us another awesome event

last Saturday! This is my favorite com-munity event of the year!

The Good Samaritan who followed me and waved me down on a busy road to tell me my car keys had fallen off the roof of my car about two miles back. I found them!

The volunteers staffing the early voting site at Oak Ridge Town Hall. You all were smiling, courteous and helpful. Voting is important – thank you for your service!

Barry Edwards with Air Comfort. You do great work, and I highly recommend you to others.

Last Minute Market on Haw River Road for adding me to the prayer list hanging in the store!

Toby, the cat at the Old Mill of Guil-ford. Thank you for the joy and smiles you have put on the faces of many people coming to the mill for years. You will be missed.

GRIPES to... Chuck Mann for call-

ing those who voted for marriage should be between a man and woman and those who disagree with his thinking bigots.

People who overuse yard chemicals to kill anything but grass. Your desire for a beautiful lawn is killing the honey-bee by taking away their food source, wildflowers such as clover, goldenrod and dandelions.

The griper about the federal judge – he didn’t make a law, he struck down the laws that violated the United States Constitution.

Northern Guilford High School, for having the seniors complete a tedious project, a.k.a. the senior project, during college application season. It places an unexplainable amount of unnecessary stress on the students.

Editor’s note: The senior project require-ment is not specific to Northern Guilford High School, rather it is a requirement for graduation for all Guilford County high school seniors. For more info, or a contact for where you can direct your concerns, visit www.gcsnc.com/students/gradproject.

The young female driver who leaves the Stonehenge neighborhood in Oak Ridge about 7:40 a.m. and turns left onto N.C. 150. Twice in one week you’ve pulled out in front of me. Please wait until it’s safe to turn.

Those who abuse the Northwest Observer’s Gripes section by present-ing inaccurate information as “fact,” and making personal and sometimes outlandish accusations toward others which you would be perfectly willing for our staff to publish and take responsi-bility for.

The Dollar General in Stokesdale. Not only do they continue to be one of the filthiest stores around, they are overcharging customers. Shelf prices often don’t match what you are charged at the register. Check your receipt carefully.

Editor’s note: We talked to Steven Sorensen, who is the district manager for several Dollar Generals, including the one in Stokesdale. Sorensen said a new store manager will be taking over the Stokesdale Dollar General within the next two weeks and he hopes to see improvement in the cleanliness and organization of the store after that.

As for the price discrepancy, So-rensen said Dollar General puts out 400 to 1,000 new price tags on the shelves every Tuesday, and it is pos-sible they missed one, which is why the current price didn’t ring up. If you bring this to the attention of the cashier, the store will always give the customer the lower of the two prices, and then will immediately correct the issue, Sorensen said.





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The following is one of many ad-ditional comments we have received in response to our community survey, in which we asked local residents, elected officials, builders, developers and real estate professionals: “How would you define middle-income housing, and is more needed in this area?” • • •

“I agree with (Oak Ridge) Mayor Combs that there needs to be more af-fordably priced homes in the area. Even in Stokesdale, where homes are usually less expensive than Oak Ridge, the new proposed developments have houses in the $400,000 range. It certainly wouldn’t hurt to have more options with prices in the $200,000-$250,000 range.

“I keep noticing that older homes in the area with lower prices usually don’t stay on the market very long. To me, that shows there is an interest in this lower-price range.

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Satisfi ed? Vote for Hagan.Want a change? Vote for Tillis.

Having trouble deciding who to vote for between Kay Hagan and Thom Tillis? Ask yourself, “Am I satisfied with the direc-tion of this country, Obamacare that was forced on us with Kay Hagan’s support, gas prices that have doubled, and being the laughing stock of the rest of the world?

Are you satisfied with allowing Vladimir Putin to thumb his nose at us because he no longer respects the U.S., allowing China’s effort to take over the South China Sea, endangering allies like Japan and South Korea, and disarming us by reduc-ing our military to pre-WWII levels?

Are you satisfied with throwing up the white flag of surrender to Islamic terrorists (ISIS) by allowing them to take back the country of Iraq, which our guys fought, died for and some became per-

manently disabled as a result of?

Are you satisfied with granting amnes-ty to millions of illegal immigrants, failing to secure our borders, thereby opening the door for terrorists to come in, and Harry Reid sitting on over 300 bills passed by Congress and not allowing a vote?

If you are satisfied with all of this – and the list could go on and on – and all of Obama’s efforts to “fundamentally transform” this country, then your vote will be for Kay Hagan, who has voted with Obama 96 percent of the time.

If you are not satisfied, then your vote should be for Thom Tillis.

Remember, if you don’t vote, that is a vote for Kay Hagan.

Ben SloanOAK RIDGE

range are more interested in renting apartments rather than owning a home.

“The signing of the World Trade Agreement led to the demise of middle income jobs in the textile industry in the late ‘90s and early 2000s. For those who were graduating from college back then, their ideas of living changed. In my gener-ation, we thought purchasing a home was a sign of success. The trend now is to rent apartments, but most of those younger people want to be closer to town.

“If they’re compatible with zoning and neighboring houses, I wouldn’t turn down the opportunity for apartments in the area.

“To be a well-balanced community, you need a variety of people with a range of income levels. To do that, we need to offer a bigger variety of housing options.”

Joe ThackerSTOKESDALE Town Council


EMPLOYMENT

SUBWAY in Stokesdale and Madison now hiring PT, daytime help. Must be 17 or old-er. Apply at mysubwaycareer.com, EOE.

VOLUNTEER READERS NEEDED at Operation Excel after-school program in Stokesdale. Program seeks to provide stu-dents with academic support and character development. 4-6pm M-F. Work with stu-dents on basic reading skills, read aloud and listen to them read. Please contact Kelli Stokes, [email protected], if interested.

PRESCHOOLS

CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN PLAYSCHOOLat Summerfi eld United Methodist Church, 2334 Scalesville Road, Summerfi eld (right off Hwy. 220). (336) 643-8120. Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm. Caring, learning, Chris-tian environment for toddler-age 4. Indoor & outdoor safe play areas, fun activities! In Summerfi eld for over 20 years!

SAVE THE DATE

TRUNK OR TREAT, Summerfi eld First Baptist Church, Friday, Oct. 31, 6-7:30pm, 2300 Scalesville Road, Summerfi eld. See display ad on page 14 for more info.

FALL FESTIVAL, Friday, Oct. 31, 5-8pm, Cornerstone Baptist Church, 5736 Inman Road, Greensboro. For more info, visit www.cbc-gso.org or call (336) 665-1944.

SPOOKY RIDGE’S TRUNK OR TREAT, Moravia Moravian Church, Friday, Oct. 31, 6pm. FREE hotdogs & S’mores! Games! Plenty of trunks fi lled with candy!

Gideon Grove UMC ANNUAL BRUNS-WICK STEW on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Stokesdale Masonic Lodge, 8420 Ellisboro Rd. Stew will be ready for pick up at 1pm. Orders may be placed by calling Laura Har-rell at (336) 643-6042. Leave your name, phone number and number of quarts or-dered. Cost is $6 per quart.

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Preschools ...................................27

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

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SAVE THE DATE

ALL ARE WELCOME! Orphan Sunday, presented by One Child’s Voice and North-west Baptist Church, Sunday, Nov. 2, 11 am, 3605 Edgefi eld Road, Greensboro. BBQ dinner served immediately after church. Call (336) 404-8697 for more info.

Town of Oak Ridge Future Land Use Plan OPEN HOUSE, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 4-7pm (drop in anytime – no formal presentation), Oak Ridge Town Hall. View existing plans, speak with steering committee members and town staff, and share your opinions. For more information, call (336) 644-7009, or visit www.oakridge.com.

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

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

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YARD SALES

YARD SALE, Saturday, Nov 1, 8am-12n, 8001 Daltonshire Dr., Oak Ridge. House-hold items, 5-piece patio table.

MOVING SALE, Sat. & Sunday, Nov. 1 & 2, 8am, 8207 Wendy Gayle Dr., Stokesdale.

YARD SALE & SILENT AUCTION, Sat., Nov. 8, 7am-1pm, Stokesdale United Meth-odist Church. Sausage and ham biscuits, bake sale & more!

YARD SALE, Saturday, Nov.15, 8am-2pm, 7474 Middlestream Rd., Browns Summit, 27214. Yard equipment, home appliances, books/movies and lots more!

YOUTH SPORTS

BASKETBALL & CHEER REGISTRATIONnow open through Oak Ridge Youth As-sociation. Visit www.ORYA.org to sign up. Practices begin mid-November, games run through mid-March.

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.

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

SPARKLE CLEANING SERVICESAffordable house cleaning! Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or just one time. Call Beverly, (336) 541-5164 to schedule a consultation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Call Tony - office (336) 215-4531

Mulch & Pine Needles • Tree Cutting Concrete Sidewalks / Driveways

Landscaping • Lot / Land ClearingStump Grinding / Removal

Bobcat & Dump Truck ServicesLeaf Removal • Parking Lot Cleanup

GreenScapes

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS15-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaran-teed! Call (336) 601-3796.

TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? I do fall leaf clean up, tree trimming, bed & yard work. Honest, reliable & reasonable. (336) 464-5215.

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.

HOME SERVICES

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

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

ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Li-censed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767.www.oneguyandamachine.com.

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

Your business should be here! Call Laura, (336) 644-7035 for more info.

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

LET’S TALK! Leaf removal, mulch & pine needles, fall planting. James, (336) 543-4066.

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

MULCH, single-ground, $10 per 3-yard scoop. Tandem load delivered, $100 (about 10 yards). Oak Ridge area, 803-2195.

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

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

MASONRY

SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. Fall is here! Let us help with your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! No bet-ter time for a new fi re pit or patio. We do driveways & sidewalks too! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

HOME SERVICES

MORE CLEANING

MAID-2-SHINE. Serving NW area for 10 years. Homes, offi ces, move in/out. Detail oriented, prof, bonded, exc. ref. 338-0223.

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

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted mowers, com-puters, AC’s, appliances, grills, gas, electri-cal, metal items, bikes, etc. 689-4167.

DECORATING

EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture place-ment. E-mail [email protected] or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411.

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FLOORING

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

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

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

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

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

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

HOME SERVICES

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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.

GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING

GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofi ng.com.

MAYS SIDING and window contractors, vinyl railings & siding, replacement win-dows, gutter cleaning and repair. Please call 215-8775 for a free estimate.

VINYL SIDING REPAIRSFacia, siding & gutter repairs. Mays Siding, 215-8775, www.mayssiding.com.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

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.

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

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


HOME SERVICES

PREMIER CONSTRUCTION ROOFINGInterior sheetrock repair, rotten wood, all painting & carpentry needs. 545-3277.

PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.

David & Judy Long, owners

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

BEK Paint Co.Residential & Commercial

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.

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

POWER WASHING

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

POWER WASHING BY MAYSSpecializing in vinyl homes. 215-8775.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

MOBILE WELDING SERVICEResidential, wrought-iron fence & gates, cus-tom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, 362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com.

HOME SERVICES

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTIONKitchens & baths, rotted wood, custom decks, garages, siding, windows, roofi ng specials. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

Construction Services, INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

644-8615 office508-5242 cell

Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

TMOutdoor living | Fire pits | Screened porches

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

ROOFING, REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, siding, decks & more. No job too small/big. Repairs welcome. 30 years exp. Free est.. Campbell Construction, (336) 338-0342.

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.

JLB REMODELING, INC.NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Insured. Custom remodeling & additions. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

FREE in-home consultation!

(336) 880-3845deepriverclosets.com

Organized solutionsfor closet, pantry, garage, office & more

DESIGN & INSTALLATION

HOME SERVICES

336/404-1471www.fmbyjh.com

RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

•FurnitureRefinishing•CabinetRefacing•LeatherRepair

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

Outdoor living spaces and patios

marshallstone.com | (336) 996-4918NEW LOCATION: 8605 Triad Dr, Colfax

MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone,

concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336)

988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

Garage Door Pro SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS

(336) 501-6025www.garagedoorpronc.com

LiftMaster, Amarr, and all other brandsFree estimates • Insured • 11 years experience

JUNK REMOVALAppliances, batteries, mowers, electronics,

trash removal, etc. Call 549-5726.

GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS, fi replaces, sold, serviced and repaired.

Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

HOME SERVICES

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

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Gated access with 24/7 camera surveillance

We carry moving & shipping supplies

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

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Furniture Kare Co.


20 years experience in repair & restoration

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

All types of furniture problems

www.furniturekare.com

LOCAL PICKUP & DELIVERY • FREE ESTIMATES

PAINTING & DRYWALL

STILL PERFECTION PAINTINGReliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pres-sure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com. ...continued on p. 30


HOME SERVICES

MORE 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].

ON-TARGET

Construction Services, Inc.

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

ON-TARGETCONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.

30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee Insurance specialists

FREE EstimatesInsured & Dependable(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.

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

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.

RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist expe-rienced with all types of roofi ng. BBB ac-credited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call 662-7980, or visit redrhinoroofi ng.com.

MISC. SERVICES

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

MISC. SERVICES

NORTHWEST ART FRAMINGFine, affordable framing. “Completely satis-fi ed every time” – Joe in Summerfi eld Steve Maloy, owner. (336) 644-1911, 392-9047.

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

AIRPLANE HANGARS FOR RENT, call for price. Oak Ridge Airport, off Harrell Road. DS Butler, (336) 362-0055.

MISC. FOR SALE

SECTIONAL, 4-piece, made by FlexSteel, blue/burgundy/gold, great for bonus room/den. Recliner on each end. $250. Text/call (336) 601-9171 for photos and more info.

FREE FIREWOOD – you cut, you carry. Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale. Oak, pine, maple, 12-14 trees in clean area of yard (336) 949-4196.

BABY GRAND PIANO, beautiful dark wal-nut 1929 Brambach Baby Grand piano in Oak Ridge. Perfect for fi rst piano for les-sons or upgrade. $900. Call for pictures or to come see, 601-0203.

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

WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles and so much more! 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Consignors needed, $100/mo. for 10’ x 10’ space. Larger spaces available. Please call (336) 992-2469. Hours: Monday-Sat., 10am-7pm, Sunday, 1-6pm.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE, $75/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615.

THE CRAZY T-SHIRT LADYT-shirts for fundraising, non-profi ts, schools, churches, civic organizations, clubs, frater-nities, sororities, & more! I work one-on-one with my clients from concept to completion to get the end result you are looking for. (336) 451-4498, [email protected].

MISC. FOR SALE

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.

KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTSFresh produce, pumpkins & mums! 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfi eld. (336) 708-0485.

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

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MISC. WANTED

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

CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick-up of appliances, AC’s, grills, metal items, com-puters, gas & electrical items. 689-4167.

PET / ANIMAL SERVICES

BOARDING / PET SITTING

KPS - KELLY’S PET SERVICESProfessional in-home pet sitting. Bonded & insured. Member Pet Sitters International. Pet sitting while you are away, daily walks or runs, play, pet taxi, and more! KPS gives a portion of profi ts to animal charities. Call, email, or Facebook message for a free con-sultation: (336) 706-6706, [email protected], www.facebook.com/kpspets, www.petsit.com/kps.

PET / ANIMAL SERVICES

We treat your dog like familygg yy

Stokesdale • (336) 298-4712

Family-owned and operated; owners live on premises.

All-inclusive, small facility with private suites, late let-outs and grooming.

THORNEWOOD FARMS Horse stalls. Full board & pasture board available. Call Dawn at (336) 392-4944.

SPOIL-ME-ROTTEN ANIMAL CAREProviding whatever YOU specify for your pets. Oak Ridge & Summerfi eld since 1995. Professional, bonded, insured, and can give insulin shots and meds. Member of Pet Sitters International. We provide feeding, walking, and play, and we’ll also take care of the paper, mail, lights & alarms. Compassion! 1-3 trips per day, $15/trip (30 minutes). Call 643-5242.

REAL ESTATE

HOMES FOR RENT

STOKESDALE, lovely brick ranch, 3BR, 2BA, fi replace, 2-car garage, deck. $900/mo. (336) 377-9399.

SELLING OR RENTING? Get the word out in 13,200 copies

of the Northwest Observer! Please your classified online

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HOMES FOR SALE

LAKEFRONT TWO-STORY HOME on 17+ acres, 4BR, 2.5BA, 4,000 sq. ft. with two-car garage and full basement. 8214 Millrun Road, off Hwy. 158 in Stokesdale. $379,000. Call David, (336) 362-0231.

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






REAL ESTATE

7009 Mustang Court

Spacious, custom-designed family home. 5 bedrooms, each w/an en-suite bath. Two family rooms. In-law suite option. Laundry, mudroom, study, exercise room, workshop & more! 3-car garage. Located on one of Polo Farms’ premier lots w/large, level rear yard for play.

PRICE REDUCED – $699,900

Nancy J. [email protected] (336) 215-1820

DeDe CunninghamRealtor®/ BrokerNC Licensed ContractorChairman’s Circle Award

(336) 509-1923allentate.com/DedeCunningham

Wondering where to put all those houseguests? Well in this home, there’s plenty of room! Incredible space, privacy, 7-car garage, more bedrooms and baths than you will ever need and a cook’s kitchen for yummy holiday meals! It’s not too late to have the space you need for entertaining. Text T124342 to 85377 for info.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

8231 Stafford Mill Road

REAL ESTATE

5929 Bostonian Drive, GreensboroMaster suite plus guest BR/full bath all on main level. Hardwoods, detailed custom trim and large bonus room. Beautiful screened porch. A must-see! Qualifies for Bank of Oak Ridge Dream Home Program. $515,000

The Cox Team(336) 554-7992 (office)(336) 382-1849 (Jan)(336) 340-1152 (Ashley)[email protected]

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A/C & HEATINGStokesdale Heating & Air .......................8Velocity Air, Inc. ...................................23

ACCOUNTING Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........16

AUTOMOTIVEPiedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ..................20

BUILDERSAmerica’s Home Place ........................18

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONMerchants Association of Oak Ridge ...11

CANDIDATES / POLITICAL¼ Cent for Schools Committee ..............3BJ Barnes for Sheriff ............................13Conservatives for Guilford County ..........2Janet Wallace for Clerk ........................19John Blust, NC House ............................6Larry Proctor .........................................7

CHIROPRACTICSummerfield Family Chiropractic .........17

CHURCHESCentral Baptist Church.........................19Summerfield First Baptist Church .........14

EVENTSFreedom 4/24 Run ................................9Ken Medema in Concert .......................5Artists Open Studio Tour .....................19

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICESAffinity Integrated Solutions, Inc. .........16Central Carolina Farm & Mower ............4Energy Reduction Specialists .................3Marshall Stone ....................................23ProStone, Inc. .......................................9

INSURANCEAmber Bogle .......................................17

LEGAL SERVICESAttorney Bill Barbour ...........................24

MEDICAL Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge .............16Elizabeth Dewey, MD ...........................17LeBauer Health Care .............................8

PET SERVICESNorthwest Animal Hospital ..................17Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care, Inc. ......17Westergaard Kennels ...........................17

PUBLISHING CO / NEWSPAPERThe Great Pumpkin Event Photos ........15The NW FINDER .................................22

REAL ESTATEA New Dawn Realty ............................17Dede Cunningham, Allen Tate ............31Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway ........31Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate .....................5The Cox Team, Keller Williams ............31

RESTAURANTSReel Seafood Grill ................................10

RETAIL BiRite Food Center ..............................25Priba Furniture .....................................32The Market at Summerfield Farms ......26

YOUTH SPORTSStokesdale Parks & Recreation ............12

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