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IN THIS ISSUE News in brief ..........................................3 Your Questions ......................................4 The agony of Alzheimer’s....................6 Community Notes ................................8 Pets & Critters.........................................9 Racehorses get new start..................10 Pets Available for Adoption .............. 12

‘It’s just frustrating’ A series of coronavirusrelated delays in returning Guilford County students to the classroom is creating stress for parents, children and teachers

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NW GUILFORD – Three times in the past three weeks, Guilford County Schools (GCS) has delayed the return of elementary students to their classrooms, heightening stress on children and parents worn down by uncertainties stemming from the COVID-19 outbreak.

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The frequent change of plans is also taxing teachers, who are providing instruction remotely while preparing for the eventual return of students. Sharon Contreras, GCS’ superintendent, plans to update reopening plans this Friday,

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For some students, staying focused amid so many distractions occurring on and off the screen is an added challenge that comes with distance learning. Nov. 6. She then plans to ask the school board during its meeting next Tuesday, Nov. 10, whether to continue trying to resume in-person instruction, possibly as early as Nov. 12 for some students, or wait until January to reopen classrooms.

“‘It’s just frustrating’ are the words I keep hearing when I talk to other parents,” said Ronda Daniels, Northern Guilford Elementary’s PTA president. Her two sons, first-grader Nicholas and

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Local candidates claim election wins; absentee ballots still being tabulated Veterans will be honored for their service to our country at a Veterans Day ceremony in Oak Ridge Town Park on Wednesday, Nov. 11; see our Community Calendar, p. 22, for details.

Absentee ballots must be received by mail no later than 5 p.m. on the third day after Election Day and bear a postmark that is dated on or before Election Day, county’s Board of Election says by PATTI STOKES

NW/NORTHERN GUILFORD – Whether voting early or on Election Day, most voters in northwest and northern Guilford County reported their in-person voting process went smoothly, with short wait times and friendly, efficient poll workers. According to the North Carolina Board of Elections, 62.2% of North Carolina’s voters cast ballots before Election Day; of the 4,578,269 ballots tabulated as of Nov. 2, 959,984 were

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mailed in and 3,618,285 were cast in person during early voting.

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While the margin of votes between candidates in most races leaves no doubt as to which one has been elected, some races are so close that the lead could still change after all absentee/mailin ballots received after Election Day are tabulated. Guilford County Board of Elections reports that absentee ballots received after 5 p.m. on Election Day will be timely “only if they are received by mail no later than 5 p.m. on the third day following the date of the election and bear a postmark that is dated on or before Election Day.” Two Guilford County Board of Education candidates have gained very narrow victories in northwest and northern Guilford County, pending a change that could still occur after all absentee ballots are counted: As of Election Day, Pat Tillman (R), with 50.12% of the votes cast, defeated Blake Odum (D), who received 49.88% of the votes; Tillman will be serving his second term as the school board’s District 3 representative. “Grateful, humbling are the two words that surface after tonight’s win for a 2nd term,” Tillman wrote on his Facebook page Election Night. “My opponent Blake Odum and I executed perhaps the most cordial campaign in the history of local politics and that feels good. To my nimble and loyal team (small in number, big on grit and heart), thank you seems completely inept but I’ll say it anyway. We did it by listening to people, and old school local politics during a pandemic. There is much work to do and to quote an ancient African proverb ‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.’ Let’s do this together.” Debora Napper (UNA) of Summerfield received 50.26% of the votes to represent the school board in District 5, defeating Michelle Bardsley (R), who

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garnered 49.74% of the votes. Napper will fill the seat on the school board vacated by long-time representative Darlene Garrett, who did not seek reelection. “I knew it was going to be tight,” Napper said, describing what it was like to watch the race results on Election Night. “At first we were managing pretty well,” she said. “But right towards the end it took an hour for the last precincts to report in, and we were hitting the ‘Refresh’ button way too often.” Despite the possibility that her lead could shift after absentee ballots received in the next few days are tabulated, “I feel pretty confident (about the win),” Napper continued. “It seems the majority of voters in Guilford County lean Democratic, which tends to go my way (as a candidate registered as Unaffiliated).” Napper and her husband, Will, live in Summerfield and have two young daughters in the Guilford County Schools system. Victoria, 4, is a pre-K student learning virtually through Monticello-Brown Summit, and Sabrina, 10, is a fourth grader at Summerfield Elementary School. Napper said she looks forward to representing all students in her district, including her own daughters. “I am very keenly aware that decisions we make as a board impact my own children and family, and my friends and their children,” she said. “It’s a bit of a weight.” How and when to transition students from distance learning back to in-person instruction is something Napper knows will be a high priority when she’s sworn into office next month. As a nurse case manager with Aveanna Healthcare, she has a unique perspective on the issue and said it’s been challenging to watch the school board meetings online and not be able to offer input and ask questions about how COVID-19 health metrics are being gathered and presented. “I want to ensure that when we do

go back, we do so in as safe a manner as possible for students and for faculty and staff,” she said. In other local elections, retired police chief and Realtor John Faircloth (R) has been reelected to a sixth term in the N.C. House of Representatives and represents the state’s District 62; Faircloth garnered 57.39 of the votes compared to Brandon Gray (D), who won 42.61% of the votes in his first attempt at seeking political office. Small business owner and workat-home mom Carly Cooke (D) was

elected to her first term on the Guilford County Board of Commissioners, garnering 56.10% of the votes compared to Republican Troy Lawson, who received 43.9% of the votes. Cooke’s win in District 5, along with that of Democratic candidate James Upchurch in District 6, gives the Democrats a majority on the board for the first time in eight years.

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Earlier this week, volunteers of Oak Ridge’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail Committee build a bridge across a tributary of the Haw River. The section of trail runs from Pepper Road to Linville Road northwest of Oak Ridge and will eventually pass through town to Summerfield.

Preview: Nov. 5 Oak Ridge Town Council meeting by CHRIS BURRITT

OAK RIDGE – Town Manager Bill Bruce plans to provide an update during the Town Council’s meeting this Thursday, Nov. 5, about the town’s revised plans for parks and recreational improvements on the Whitaker property.

The council voted unanimously during a special called meeting Oct. 21 to proceed with planning for improvements on the 58-acre tract the town owns on Linville Road, after learning in September its bid for a $450,000

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The tropical storm that came through our area last Thursday once again raised the issue of what to do when traffic signals at intersections aren’t working.

For those who don’t know, can you explain the concept of a 4-way stop? North Carolina law states that drivers should come to a complete stop at a traffic signal that is either flashing red or not flashing at all. Then, they should proceed as though there is a stop sign at every approach to the intersection, and wait for their turn before proceeding. After numerous traffic signals were knocked out last week as a result of downed trees and power lines, the City of Greensboro posted a simple explanation of the 4-way stop rule. We appreciated the humor that was injected in the explanation, which was: 1. Treat the intersection as a 4-way stop (this applies to everyone, even you) 2. In case of a tie, the person to your right goes first (this also applies to everyone, even if you are in a hurry and have high self-esteem) 3. Obey all directions from law enforcement in case they are there directing traffic

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Drivers know what they’re supposed to do at an intersection when a traffic signal is shining red, yellow or green – but what about when the traffic signal isn’t working? Treat it as a 4-way stop and take your turn.

I’ve read that the funding shortfall for the North Carolina Department of Public Transportation (NCDOT) has delayed road projects across the state.

What does that mean for the improvements at N.C. 68 and 150, the major intersection in Oak Ridge?

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Ridge Town Manager Bill Bruce, citing NCDOT’s schedule. Plans call for new traffic signals and pedestrian crosswalks at Highways 68 and 150 and building roundabouts at two other intersections – N.C. 68 and Linville Road and N.C. 150 and Marketplace Drive. A funding shortfall caused by the COVID-19 outbreak prompted NCDOT to tap the brakes on road projects statewide. The agency is grappling with declines in the state’s motor fuels tax, highway use tax and Department of Motor Vehicles fees. As motorists traveled less due to coronavirus restrictions, revenue from those sources fell. “Funding issues certainly have impacted the timing on all NCDOT projects, and the 68/150 improvements are no exception,” Bruce wrote in a recent email. Oak Ridge Town Council approved a resolution in August 2019 endorsing NCDOT’s plan for the intersection improvements within the town’s business district. The improvements are part of the town’s efforts to slow traffic through the commercial business district and promote a family-friendly, village atmosphere for pedestrians and cyclists.

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leaves in Town Park don’t fall further behind schedule. He asked that the council declare the old mower as surplus property and it be sold as-is.

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The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. this Thursday, Nov. 5. Due to Gov. Roy Cooper’s public gathering restrictions, the number of people in Oak Ridge Town Hall’s council chambers is limited to 25. Another 25 people can be accommodated in the lobby, if needed.

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One local family shares their long, painful journey with Alzheimer’s by ANNETTE JOYCE “September 16, 2009. It’s a day I will never forget,” wrote Tommy Green. “Not because it was my mother’s 63rd birthday. It’s the day we received her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. It’s the day my mom and her loved ones began a long and painful battle against this horrible disease.” Now 74 years old, Green’s mother, Carolyn Martin, is one of more than 5 million Americans who suffer from Alzheimer’s, a progressive form of

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dementia that involves the part of the brain that controls thought, memory and language and eventually eliminates a person’s ability to carry out everyday activities. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), “this number is projected to nearly triple to 14 million people by 2060.” These numbers don’t begin to represent the millions of other people, including family and friends of the patient, who will also be forced to deal with this devastating disease and watch their loved ones slowly fade away. Martin now lives in Richland Place, a memory care unit in Greensboro. She no longer knows any of her family members

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Bi-Rite owner David Wrenn – a servant’s heart and a ready smile others smile. Whether you’re a long-time customer or a total stranger, walk into his store and if you run into Wrenn, it’s likely he’ll have something cheerful to say. He loves to “pick at” people, hoping to elicit a chuckle or put a smile on their faces.

by ANNETTE JOYCE STOKESDALE – David Wrenn wasn’t born in Stokesdale, nor does he live there. However, as the owner of Bi-Rite Galaxy on U.S. 158 in downtown Stokesdale, he’s become a well-known and beloved person in this small town. A resident of Greensboro’s Guilford College area, Wrenn became involved with the family-owned grocery business about 42 years ago when the owner at that time, who was related to Wrenn’s wife, noticed the young man’s energy and his propensity to get things done. Wrenn accepted the owner’s job offer, which led to him purchasing the operation many years later. It’s in his role as the “hometown grocery store owner” that Wrenn capitalizes on his opportunity to impact the community. Providing more than just an inventory of groceries and other supplies, he offers a human connection that’s sometimes hard to find in this fast-paced era of high technology. Described as having a servant’s heart, he seeks to help others in any way he can. “I always want to be a positive person,” Wrenn said. “I try to help people no matter what it is they need.” One of the ways he does this is simply by being himself – a “people person” who enjoys making

As he moves briskly around the store, he’ll often stop to ask someone how they’re doing or about their family. Sometimes, he’ll help bag groceries and carry them to a customer’s car, all the while sporting his trademark smile.

Photo by Annette Joyce, NWO When asked about his volunteer activities With his trademark smile and cheerful disposition, David Wrenn has made a long-term and positive impact on his cusand contributions to the community, Wrenn tomers and the community in which his business operates. usually just grins and stops talking. A little background knowledge of what he’s involved in One of his favorite activities is helping his church, helps to prod him along. First Friends Meeting in Greensboro, provide a Wrenn helped start Good Samaritan Ministries monthly meal for the city’s night shelter. of Stokesdale, a non-profit ministry whose mission “It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done,” Wrenn is to help people in the Stokesdale community and said. “The people are so appreciative.” surrounding communities who are in need of food, clothing and other necessities. Years after the Wrenn and his wife, Kathy, have been married ministry’s start, he remains involved. 43 years. Each year he volunteers to help with the town’s popular Christmas parade and was even honored with the grand marshal title one year. He has also volunteered with numerous local organizations in various ways.

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“She’s probably the best thing that’s ever happened to me, but I wouldn’t tell her that,” Wrenn laughed. The couple has six adult children and eight grandchildren.

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mission of serving food-insecure students at 10 primary and secondary schools in the northwest and northern regions of Guilford County. On Saturday, Oct. 17, several northwest-Guilford members of the Chinese community set out to support the Backpack Ministry by organizing a food drive. After NWGABP Ministry members

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November 2020 a monthly feature of the Northwest Observer The Flynt family, whose other cat went suddenly missing, says that Dixie has filled a hole in their hearts. Dixie loves to play outside and chew on plants. She is also very curious, often finding herself in interesting situations!

Charlie is a 4-year-old dachshund and plot hound mix who resides at Red Letter Farm. Adopted from the animal shelter, Charlie is described by his owner as “the sweetest and happiest dog around.”

“Paisley the Pig” is a 5-yearold pot bellied pig who lives with Lowrey Barrow in Belews Creek. Paisley was raised to be an indoor, cuddly pet, but when she preferred to be outside, acted skittish and grew to be over 50 pounds, her previous owners no longer wanted her. Barrow was happy to give her other pot bellied pig, Pete, a friend and gladly added Paisley to her family of animals. Paisley is now over 150 pounds and loves belly rubs.

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Mayor, 10, is the adorable and loving Labrador hound mix of the Wells family in Oak Ridge. The Wells fam ily adopted him nine years ago and said it was “love at first sight.” Mayor enjoys going on walks, meeting new people, and eati ng snacks. Here, Mayor is helping his “sister” who is currently working from home.

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Thoroughbred racehorses get new beginning thanks to rescue organization by ANNETTE JOYCE Holly Carter wasn’t born into an equestrian family, but that didn’t hinder her love of horses. “I wanted a horse as soon as I could talk,” she said, adding that her parents weren’t keen on the idea at the time. When she was 8, Carter’s dad finally gave in and got her an older pony with the condition that the responsibility of taking care of the animal was completely up to her. Grateful that her wish for a horse had come true, little did Carter know she was beginning a journey that would lead her to rescuing and caring for untold numbers of majestic creatures in need of a new beginning. As the founder and executive director of Winter Farm OTTB Rescue and Retirement (OTTB stands for “off-track thoroughbred”), Carter oversees an organization that provides second careers for thoroughbreds no longer able to race or that never had the potential in the first place. Having relocated from Southern Pines, North Carolina, at the end of June, the non-profit has found a home in Summerfield just off Deboe Road. The rescue currently has 14 thorough-

breds ranging in age from 4 to 30 years old. Well-known for their stamina and speed, thoroughbreds usually find themselves on the racetrack. Once those days have passed, this sensitive and high-spirited breed still has a lot of energy. Carter rescued her first thoroughbred, Winter Escape, in 2006 to replace her older show horse. At the time, Winter was nearly 8 years old and had a promising future in the show arena. Unfortunately, after five years he developed arthritis in his hindquarters and was unable to support a rider. Now nearly 24, Winter, the namesake of Winter Farm, spends his days soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the company of the other horses and volunteers who help out on the farm.

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These beautiful thoroughbreds are three of the racehorses that have found a temporary home at Summerfield’s newest rescue, Winter Farm OTTB Rescue and Retirement.

“He’s the ambassador of the rescues,” Carter said. “He has such a sweet and gentle demeanor and he’s like a sage that lets the other horses know everything is going to be okay.”

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One person that’s sadly missing is Joey Barley, a North Carolina professional equestrian who worked with the group in Southern Pines and was instrumental in finding the Summerfield location. He was set to work as the group’s trainer, but was killed in an automobile accident on July 4. “We really miss him,” Carter said. “He had an uncanny ability to recognize potential in a young horse and did a lot for our organization.” While the group provides a temporary haven for the horses, finding each one of them a permanent home is the ultimate goal – and that takes time and careful consideration.

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When horses come to the rescue, they are given whatever time is needed to acclimate to their new surroundings and just have some downtime. Carter said this can take anywhere from a month to a year, depending on the horse and its prior circumstances.

At that point, it’s time to find a new home for the thoroughbred and Carter begins to talk with interested applicants to determine if there’s a good match. If everything works out, the person pays a tax-deductible adoption fee based on the age and abilities of the horse. It’s easy to see Carter’s passion for taking care of these horses and that she views it as a ministry.

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“The horse lets you know when it’s time to get back to work,” she said. “The horse will connect and start to bond with you.”

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for dozens of thoroughbreds, turning sad situations into happy beginnings. Carter recalled one incident several years ago that occurred at a racetrack in the Midwest. After the race, 11 horses were abandoned at the track when their owners decided they could no longer afford to care for them. Several rescue groups stepped in and took the horses; Carter’s group took four. Every horse that comes to Winter Farm has its own story – such as Multiple, a beautiful 4-year-old bay that has acquired the nickname “Mudslide” due to his propensity to roll around and slide in the mud. Multiple was found in a kill pen in Louisiana this past winter and was quarantined nearly two months before coming to Winter Farm for rehabbing and rehoming. And then there’s 16-year-old Classic Moon, who came from a racetrack in West Virginia where he ran out of conditions to race and was retired. He’s currently being used by one of the rescue’s volunteers as a therapy horse. Carter describes him as a “huge horse with big eyes, a big heart and a sweet, tender demeanor.” She added that he loves people more than other horses. Revere, an 11-year-old dark brown gelding, ran 73 times and won a few races. He’s currently being tried for more sedate activities – fox hunting or trail riding. Carter said his pedigree is quite impressive – his sire was Awesome Again, a Canadian Hall of Fame thoroughbred, and his dam was Praise, who was owned by Claiborne Farm in Kentucky. Carter is the first to point out that she doesn’t run the rescue program on her own. For that, she relies on the more than 20 loyal local volunteers who have stepped forward in the past few months to mow the grounds, plant fence posts, clean out the barn and anything that needs to be done, adding that the group has become like a family.

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“God has made me the steward of this rescue and I have to follow my heart,” she said.

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said. “They ask whether we have a spot.” The answer is no, she said, explaining that she’s reduced the number of openings for school-age children from about 20 to 15 due to social distancing requirements in the classrooms. She also said she’s looking after “the sanity of our teachers.” Before the closing of schools due to the coronavirus, children typically arrived at the center around 2:45 p.m. for after-school care. They’re now being dropped off by their working parents as early as 7 a.m. and stay as late as 6 p.m., according to Swearingen. “Normally our teachers’ afternoon duties are giving the school-aged children snacks and taking them outside and doing crafts and other activities,” Swearingen said. “Their normal is not teaching K through fifth grade all day, every day. “It’s been difficult on everyone,” she said. Although they’re grateful for their children’s care, some parents are frustrated because “their kids aren’t doing well with virtual learning,” Swearingen added. “For the kids, it’s been hard for them to focus,” she said. “There are so many different lives happening on each com-

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Revolution Academy, a charter school offering a combination of in-person and remote learning, accepted their two sons who are assigned to Northern Guilford Elementary School. Megan works as a customer service manager for a furniture company in High Point. Her husband operates a business offering house repairs, landscaping and tree removal. “Juggling and managing the business from home, doing my job and schooling the children was getting to be too much,” Megan said. Even though the couple’s children aren’t in school all day, she added, “It gives us enough time to keep working and keep our sanity, so to speak.” Dana Angel, president of Stokesdale Elementary School’s PTA, said she’s talked to many parents who say the school year “is getting easier and harder at the same time.” Children are growing more comfortable learning remotely while their parents are adjusting their schedules to supervise their work, said Angel, who has two children at Stokesdale Elementary. At the same time, young students are craving social interactions with classmates and teachers. “The kids have to get back to school; they need it,” Angel said. “But it has to be safe. We as parents have to be confident about that.” Pre-kindergarten students began attending classes on a voluntary basis starting Sept. 29, followed a week later by kindergartners. Some students with disabilities have also returned to schools. The lingering health risks of COVID-19 prompted GCS’ decision last Friday,

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Oct. 30, to pause the return of older students for a third time since last month. Middle schoolers were scheduled to return for two days of in-person instruction per week, beginning with sixth graders Oct. 20 and seventh and eighth graders Oct. 26. High school students are slated to return to classrooms in January. In a statement last week, Contreras and school board Chair Deena HayesGreene said “the week-to-week uncertainty” has weighed on families as “they juggle work, childcare, online learning and other responsibilities.” Contreras said her goal “remains the same: We need to move forward with a gradual and careful reopening of schools.” Karen Ellis, Northern Guilford Middle School’s principal, said she’s heard mixed comments from parents amid what she described as “circumstances (that) are uncertain and unknown.” “Some are very ready for their children to come back to school,” Ellis said. “For some others, online learning may be working better. In-person learning is the ideal situation, but everybody is focused on getting the students back safely.” Teachers “are doing a great job with remote learning, but it is very difficult,” she said. “They’re frustrated not knowing what is coming next.” Some students aren’t turning on the cameras on their computers, depriving teachers of face-to-face interactions with them during remote instruction. “Teachers are teaching to a conference of avatars or initials on the screen instead of faces,” Ellis said. “It’s just a disconnect. They’re trying to create relationships.” Some parents acknowledge their children have been challenged to stay focused during remote learning. When schools closed last spring, Schroyer said it took at least three weeks for her sons to transition from attending school to distance learning. “It was very stressful because it was hard to keep both of the boys engaged,” Schroyer said. “But I think because we knew it was toward the end of the school year and there was an end in sight, we plugged through it. We thought, ‘we’re

going to go into the summer and then we’re going to start next year in the building.’ And then when it did not turn out that way, we were very discouraged.” Even so, Schroyer said so far this year she and her husband have been “very pleased with the teachers.” “They’re doing the best they can,” she said. “However, the kids are not getting the same amount of instructional time – online classes are shorter, so the amount of learning time is less. And then, you see the other kids on the screen – and they’re moving around, getting snacks, putting the teacher on mute, turning their screen on and off, and putting themselves on mute. It’s too much going on at one time.” Schroyer recognizes teachers are hard-pressed to enforce rules remotely. “One day when I came home from work, I noticed LEGOs in Holden’s work station,” she said. “He had been playing with his LEGOs while he was listening, so is he really focused and understanding what’s going on?” Schroyer, who works full-time, said she has a high school-aged babysitter staying with her sons two days a week. “She does the best she can, but she’s not making sure the kids are working the whole time,” Schroyer said. “I just think about all the kids whose parents are at work. Who is watching them to make sure they’re involved?” Schroyer believes Camden, her fifth grader, is receiving about the same level of education as in previous years, but has less instruction time. As for the amount of time her sons are spending in front of a computer screen while distance learning, she wishes it were less. And, she’s observing another side effect of distance learning. “I have found both of the boys are becoming lazy – they don’t want to brush their teeth in the mornings and get dressed, because they’re not leaving the house,” she said. “They get out of bed at the last second” before the start of virtual classes. A tutor helps Holden once a week in math and reading. He’s managed to

form a bond with his teacher this year, but it’s not the same as when he has attended school in person. “He needs that one-on-one contact and it’s just not the same virtually,” Schroyer said. “When you’re in school and you don’t understand something, there are opportunities for kids to get help from the teacher’s assistant.” Minako Partyka said she was disappointed late last month when some students, including her daughter, Anna, a fifth grader at Oak Ridge Elementary School, were assigned new teachers in preparation for their return to the classroom. Even after in-person instruction was delayed, her daughter’s assignment to new teachers remains in place, accord-

ing to Partyka. “Why are we making a change that does nothing but sever this relationship that my daughter has with her teachers?” said Partyka, who expressed her concerns in a letter to the school board and GCS leaders. “I wish they would undo it and give the teachers back to their students.” Daniels, president of Northern Guilford Elementary’s PTA, said she’d like to see GCS start returning students to the classroom one grade at a time, beginning with the youngest children. Resuming in-person instruction during a shortened school day would allow students to learn fundamentals. “There is only so much that can be taught remotely,’’ she said.

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Santa and the Grinch enjoyed the treats firefighters with Stokesdale Fire Department handed out at their drive-thru Halloween event Oct. 31. Stokesdale Fire Chief Todd Gauldin said the department passes out candy every year, but broke the record this year with 377 kids coming through with their families!

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BSA Scouting alive and well in Oak Ridge Four BSA units get creative to keep local youth engaged during COVID by ANDREW HELTSLEY, guest writer OAK RIDGE – When stay-at-home orders were issued last March, schools sent children home to learn and youth activities across the board were cancelled. When it soon became apparent this situation would be around for a while, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) leaders across the country immediately began creating opportunities for young men and women in scouting, including those right here in Oak Ridge. “We are truly blessed at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church (ORUMC) to have such a strong base of volunteers and parents making scouting opportunities available to the young men and women of Oak Ridge,” said Andy Lambert, the church’s senior pastor. As COVID dramatically changed how we go about our daily lives, scouting volunteers worked tirelessly to maintain a connection and some sense of normalcy for youth participants.

“Within just a few weeks of initial stay-at-home orders, we moved quickly to virtual meetings. Our leadership team worked to create games, tutorials and contests to keep the boys engaged and actively working together,” said Tom Needham, Scoutmaster of Troop 139. “Scouting is normally complementary to sports, but we found ourselves to be one of the few extracurricular activities providing continuous involvement during the pandemic.” Moving online was not without complication. Scouting consists of a variety of hands-on activities, team exercises and skills training, so leaders had to get creative. “Throughout the summer our leadership team provided a variety of opportunities to our ladies, from meetings and merit badge classes to participation in a virtual campout organized by BSA national,” Christy Kirksey, Scoutmaster of Troop 465, said. “When we had to cancel a spring fundraiser, the troop quickly pivoted to selling frozen gourmet meals to give parents a break from cooking.” When resuming in-person meetings became a possibil-

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ity, BSA leaders lived up to their motto, “Be prepared.” “We prepared a thorough mitigation plan to allow a safe return to inperson activities that limited exposure,” described Clay Johnson, Cubmaster of Pack 130, whose leaders prepared to return in fall with smaller group sizes, flexible meeting times and different locations for various age groups. “Each leader determined the best way to serve his or her den with a quality scouting experience. After all, scouting has been meeting safely outdoors – and in small groups – for over 110 years.” But no efforts by scouting volunteers would have been successful without the engagement of the young men and women in scouting. “I think what impressed me the most was how adamant the girls in Pack 465 were to continue scouting well into the summer. Coronavirus did nothing to slow their hunger to learn and grow together in the scouting program,” said Andrew Heltsley, Cubmaster of Pack 465. “Scouting in Oak Ridge is alive and well thanks to the dedication of the volunteers and youth. Both were determined to go the extra mile to keep these programs active.”

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Interested in scouting? Scouts BSA is open to all boys and girls ages 5-17. To connect to the appropriate unit for your child, email one of the pack or troop leaders listed below, call ORUMC at (336) 643-4690 or visit scouting.org. Also, please join us Nov. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. for our Pumpkin Chuckin’ event, when you’ll have a chance to launch your leftover Halloween pumpkins with a trebuchet, play games, do crafts and learn a little more about scouting. The event is located in the rear parking lot of ORUMC, 2424 Oak Ridge Road.

BSA contacts at ORUMC: • Tom Needham, Scoutmaster for BSA Troop 139 (young men 11 to 17 years

old), which meets Mondays at 7 p.m. tom@tomneedhaminsurance.com or (336) 420-5098. • Clay Johnson, Scoutmaster for BSA Pack 130 (boys 5 to 10 years old), which meets at various times by age. 130cubmaster@gmail.com or (919) 889-4506 • Christy Kirksey, Scoutmaster for BSA Troop 465 (young ladies 11 to 17 years old), which meets Mondays at 7 p.m. ChristyKirksey.BSA465@troopmaster. email or (336) 314-1578 • Andrew Heltsley, Cubmaster for BSA Pack 465 (girls 5 to 10 years old), which meets Sundays at 6 p.m. afheltsley@ gmail.com or (336) 250-2247

Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world’s leading educational association for professional pet sitters, has announced that Wendy Collins, owner of Wendy Collins Pet Sitting in Summerfield, has earned the designation of CPPS – Certified Professional Pet Sitter. To earn this designation, a professional pet sitter must successfully pass the Certified Professional Pet Sitter (CPPS) exam, agree to adhere to PSI’s Recommended Quality Standards for Excellence and agree to abide by PSI’s Member Code of Conduct and Ethics. According to PSI, successfully passing the CPPS exam indicates an individual has demonstrated the knowledge necessary to make vital assessments on pet health and nutrition, canine and feline behavior, separation anxiety, pet loss and more; as a business owner, a CPPS is also equipped to make decisions on disaster planning and safety. See our Classifieds on p. 30 of this issue for contact info for Wendy Collins Pet Sitting.

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Special Events Committee will host an open house Nov. 10, 4 to 6 p.m., at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road, to gather community feedback on the proposed veterans’ memorial which will be built on the Whitaker property. Those attending are asked to wear face coverings and practice social distancing guidelines. The Special Events Committee describes the future veterans’ memorial as “a place for reflection and one that will demonstrate the gratitude the town has for the patriotic veterans of the six branches of the U.S. military. It will also help educate visitors, especially school children, about the sacrifices our veterans have made.” Fundraising for the project will begin once the design is finalized and projected costs are set. For questions, contact Special Events Committee Chair Patti Dmuchowski at patriciadmuchowski@ hotmail.com or call Town Hall at (336) 644-7009.

of this issue for details about a pumpkin chuckin’ and introduction to scouting event on Nov. 7, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road.

will meet Nov. 5 at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road, beginning at 7 p.m. See p. 3 for a meeting preview or visit oakridgenc.com for a detailed meeting agenda. Oak Ridge council meetings are now livestreamed and can be viewed on the town’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.

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 Drive-thru Brunswick Stew Sale | Stokesdale Fire

Department, 8401 U.S. 158, will host a drive-thru Brunswick stew Nov. 7, starting at 11 a.m. and going until they run out of stew. The cost is $6 per quart.  Vikings Food Drive | Northwest High School’s DECA

Club, in partnership with Northwest Middle School, is heading up a food drive to collect donations of canned goods and non-perishables for Northwest Guilford Area Backpack Ministry. Donations may be dropped off Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the bottom section of the high school’s parking lot, by the tennis courts. People can choose which school gets the credit for their donations, which will be lined up on the yardage lines of the “football field” (painted on the parking lot by the band).

7923 Lester Road in Stokesdale, will host a free family movie night Nov. 7, 5 to 8 p.m., featuring the 2019 Christian film “Overcomer”; hot dogs and drinks will be provided. Bring chairs and blankets. More info: (336) 416-3904 or dhemric47@gmail.com.  Beautification Days | Northwest High School

and Northwest Middle School will hold a two-day beautification project Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Nov. 8, 1 to 5 p.m., at 5240 Northwest School Road. Volunteers can help with several projects, including painting (fences, handicap space markings, car rider line markings, crosswalks, surfaces, speed bumps, etc.), drainage issues, tree trimming and more. Visit nwhsptso.org/beautification to learn more, sign up to volunteer and/or donate money to help pay for supplies via PayPal. Email info@nwhsptso.org to “adopt” a project, coordinate another time to help or learn more. Students who wish to earn service learning hours should contact Mrs. Orr at orrs@gcsnc.com.

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11  Veterans Day | Oak Ridge’s Special

Events Committee will host a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. in Oak Ridge Town Park, Shelter 2 (by the pond). Mayor Ann Schneider will offer the opening remarks and veteran and former mayor Spencer Sullivan will be the guest speaker. Local Scouts will present the colors, lead the Pledge of Allegiance and participate in a flag retirement ceremony as well as perform the closing bugle call, “To the Colors.”

THURSDAY, NOV. 12  Town Council meeting | Stokesdale

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Pardue Road. Visit www.stokesdale.org for a meeting agenda.

SATURDAY, NOV. 14  Brunswick Stew Sale | Oak Ridge

United Methodist Church will hold its annual Brunswick stew Nov. 14, from 3 to 4 p.m. at 2424 Oak Ridge Road. Cost is $8 per quart. Call (336) 6434690 to pre-order your stew.

SATURDAY, NOV. 21  Brunswick Stew Sale | Summerfield

Fire District will hold its annual Brunswick stew Nov. 21. Cost is $8 per quart. Pre-order via the link on Facebook. com/SummerfieldFireDistrict or call (336) 643-4341. Pick up orders Nov. 21 between 8 a.m. and noon.

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Wendy Kesselring and Beth Waterfield met with the Chinese community volunteers in the morning to explain how to accept and categorize donations, Chinese families from Oak Ridge, Stokesdale, Colfax and Summerfield contributed $1,000 worth of food during a one-hour food drive. “It was overwhelming to see the generosity of the community,” Chris Yang, one of the event organizers, said. “People say that times of crisis are the true test of your principles. The northwest community came together to thrive and lift each other up today.” Dan Zhu, another event organizer, also expressed his enthusiasm for the event and said he looked forward to working with the Backpack Ministry on another food drive in the future.

Throughout the year, members of the northwest Guilford Chinese community have been working with other Chinese residents in Greensboro to raise funds for the Greensboro Urban Ministry and PPEs for staff at local hospitals and Greensboro Police Department. Organizers of the food drive on Oct. 17 agreed that “After a line of cars wound through the parking lot to drop off donations and stacks of cans and boxes built up, the camaraderie was evident and a community came together. We can say this with certainty: no matter how hard the times, people of the northwest area will be there for each other.”

OAK RIDGE VETERANS MEMORIAL OPEN HOUSE The Oak Ridge Special Events Committee needs your help. An Open House is planned to gather input on the proposed Veterans Memorial to be built in the new park on the Whitaker property. What:

Review proposed design concept for Veterans Memorial

Where: Oak Ridge Town Hall 8315 Linville Rd. When: Tuesday, November 10, 4-6 pm

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want to help the Backpack Ministry? To become involved and/ or make a donation, email NWGABPMinistry@gmail.com.

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CRIME / INCIDENT report

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has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest/northern Guilford County ... AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

Oct. 27 | A 19-year-old male was arrested in the 8200 block of Stafford Mill Road in Oak Ridge for assault with a deadly weapon. Oct. 31 | A resident in the 2700 block of Pleasant Ridge Road in Summerfield reported a known suspect who was intoxicated pointed a firearm at several guests at a wedding.

DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED

Oct. 27 | A 57-year-old male known offender was arrested in the 1800 block of NC 68/E. Harrell Road in Oak Ridge for driving while impaired.

DRUGS

Oct. 27 | A 29-year-old male was arrested in the 7400 block of Strawberry Road in Summerfield for trafficking a Schedule I controlled substance (opium/ heroin) and also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 28 | A 34-year-old male was arrested at 3 a.m. in the 4500 block of U.S. 220 N/N.C. 150 W in Summerfield for possession with intent to manufacture/sell a Schedule II, Schedule IV and Schedule VI controlled substance. Oct. 29 | A 24-year-old male was cited in the 3300 block of Edgefield Road in northwest Greensboro for possession

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of a Schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana).

suspect paid with a counterfeit $100 bill on Oct. 30.

Nov. 1 | A 41-year-old male was arrested in the 3200 block of Pasture View Drive in Summerfield (off Lake Brandt Road) for possession of a Schedule I and Schedule II controlled substance; he was also cited for possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Nov. 2 | An employee of Lowes Foods in Oak Ridge reported an unknown suspect paid with a counterfeit $10 bill on Nov. 1.

FRAUD

Oct. 27 | A resident of the 7700 block of Alcorn Road in Oak Ridge reported an unknown suspect hacked into several accounts she controlled on Oct. 26 at 11:40 p.m.; no monetary loss was reported at the time. Oct. 30 | A resident of the 8000 block of Manakel Drive in Stokesdale (near U.S. 158) reported an unknown suspect used his personal information to open a cellular phone account on Oct. 7. Oct. 31 | An employee of Lowes Foods in Oak Ridge reported an unknown

THEFT

Oct. 27 | An employee of Circle K in Colfax reported an unknown suspect came into the store, entered the walk-in freezer and left with four cases of Modelo beer, worth $87.96 altogether; the suspect drove away in a green pickup truck. Nov. 1 | A resident of the 4500 block of Peeples Road in Oak Ridge (off N.C. 68 N) reported a known suspect stole a political sign from his yard.

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Oct. 27 | A local resident in the 8400 block of U.S. 158 in Stokesdale reported a known suspect busted out the driver’s side window of her motor vehicle, causing $200 worth of damage.

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or friends, with the exception of her son, and there are very few glimpses of the person she used to be. Green, who lives in Summerfield, described a once feisty woman who grew up in Alamance County, worked during high school and, rather than attend college, went to work at General Electric in Mebane, North Carolina. Along the way, she had two children, Green and his sister, Michelle Rigoli, and ended up parenting them on her own. “That was in the early ‘70’s,” Green said. “She was a single mom when there weren’t any single moms.” When she retired at 62, Martin was looking forward to enjoying her next chapter in life, which included being more actively involved with her grandchildren. However, within months the family noticed she was repeating herself and that she didn’t seem to have any short-term memory. After going to her doctor and taking a simple, standard test, she was told she had early-onset dementia. “It hits you like a ton of bricks,” Green said. In Martin’s case it was especially difficult, since she

had helped care for her mother when she had also been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. “The most upsetting thing to her was that she had seen what her own mother went through,” Green said. “The worst thing for me is seeing someone who means so much to me deal with her nightmare scenario.” Green got a bit choked up when talking about his grandparents and what they went through because of the disease, especially since he and his family are experiencing the same journey. Even so, they’ve tried to make the best of the situation. Right after the diagnosis, Green and Rigoli took their mom and their families on a vacation to Disney World. Photos from the trip show a group of happy and smiling people. The trip was marred by the fact that, at one point, Martin took a wrong turn and got lost from the group, a first-time occurrence and reminder of the disease’s presence. Initially, Green and Rigoli, who lives in Charlotte, were able to provide enough assistance that their mom could remain at home. As things worsened, however, they decided she needed more care than they were able to give, so they moved her to an assisted living facility. Much to their surprise, Martin seemed to adjust well. “She liked it, but didn’t understand,” Green said.

“She kept asking, ‘Why am I here?’ ‘What did I do?’ She would tell people that I had bought the place for her.” Almost two years ago, Martin’s disease had progressed to the point that she needed a higher level of care and she was moved to the memory care facility down the street. Watching his mom leave her home and move into a memory care facility has not been easy for Green. To make matters worse, he hasn’t been able to visit with her or hug her because of COVID-related restrictions. As he watches his mother disappear, Green fights the disease in any way he can. He’s a member of a support group, Parenting Parents, that provides a connection and encouragement for people in his same situation. He’s also involved in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, a major fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association. In the past, Green has formed a team to walk in person. This year, he and his team did a virtual walk to raise funds. “Family and friends provide countless hours of care and dedication while watching their loved one slowly disappear,” wrote Green on his team page. “Unfortunately, today all Alzheimer’s stories have the same sad ending. There is no cure. There is hope that one day we will find treatment that leads to a cure and ultimately a preventative treatment so millions will not experience the nightmare so many have suffered.”

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 The kind man who jump-started my car at the Oak Ridge Shell station on a cold, rainy Sunday (Oct. 25). Thank you for helping me, and for wearing a mask!  Nate Adkins and his team at Southern Cuts Lawn Care. Always do a great job, and especially grateful for their help with the mess after the storm.  Oak Ridge Town Council and the town’s Parks and Rec Board for supporting ORYA Teen Leadership Team’s Terror Trail, and also to parks director Terry Lannon, who goes above and beyond to help guide the teens and protect our park’s resources.  Summerfield Fire Department for such a fun drive-thru trick-or-treat! Loved the chute with the candy flying through it and landing right in our car, and appreciated all the firefighters who were there wishing the kids a happy Halloween!  Oak Ridge Military Academy. Its presence brings a sense of community with a beautiful campus, the raising of the flag each day, and allowing kids to use the facilities!  Dr. Wendy Camp and her team at Northwest Animal Hospital for their wonderful service when dealing with an ill elderly pet. We were not a client but that did not matter to them, they were there.  Golden Acres neighborhood for helping to pull off an amazing Halloween for our children. Your participation was greatly appreciated and your creativity was not unnoticed. Blessings, thanks, and see you next year!  Stokesdale Fire Department for giving our kids a chance to safely trick-or-

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treat at the fire station on Halloween. They enjoyed seeing the firefighters, and loved Freddie the fire truck!  Poll workers at Oak Ridge’s Town Hall for the long hours they put in while making early voting such a seamless process!  All of our local firefighters who spent many hours clearing downed trees off the roads after the storm hit last Thursday so that emergency vehicles could get through if needed. Our safety is obviously your priority, and you are appreciated!  HorseFriends volunteers and Still Water Farm for hosting such a great Halloween event for kids and their families. My granddaughter loved seeing all the farm animals and feeding the horses. The horse ride was also a big hit!  Oak Ridge Fire Department for having a drive-thru trick-or-treat this year for kids whose lives have been topsyturvy due to the pandemic.

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 The griper who said our community is being hit hard by COVID-19. The total number of cases for all year is only 2% of the population, and the survival rate is over 98% of that 2%. That’s the actual science.  The person in or close to Stonehenge whose fanatic obsession with loud fireworks leads to almost nightly booms after 10 p.m. and often 11 p.m.  Drivers rounding a curve and driving over the double yellow line. Be more aware of approaching drivers who can’t see you until seconds before they’re right in your path!

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While continuing to de-clutter our office and personal space We hope to raise funds for veterans going to a far-off place

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To send local veterans to D.C. for a day to visit memorials and other sites Please stop by, purchase some treasures, or just make a donation In honor of those who have valiantly served our great nation.

“Thank You Veterans” yard signs will also be available to purchase for $20 each.

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YARD SALE. Saturday, Nov. 7, 8am-noon. PS Communications, publisher of the Northwest Observer, is at it again, and this time proceeds from all yard sale items will beneﬁt Triad Honor Flight. See ad on p. 27 for details.

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STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic./Ins. 40+ years experience. All phases of tree work. Lots & natural area thinning and cleanup. Large shrubbery jobs, chipping. Oak Ridge. Call (336) 643-1119. Hire a local with references. PECHES LANDSCAPING & LAWNCARE. Tree service, brush cutting & clearing, mulching, landscaping & lawncare, deck, fence and retainer wall building, land clearing, wood chipping and snow removal.. Call John, (336) 451-6941, or call Brad, (336) 453-6180. EXTERIOR GREENSCAPES. Lawn maintenance service. Call for a free estimate (336) 682-1456. DELIMA LAWNCARE. Commercial & Residential. Free estimates. (336) 669-5210. FAY'S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Complete tree removal & trimming. Storm damage clean-up. Landscaping & hardscaping. Insured. Taylor, (336) 458-6491. ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981. SOUTHERN CUTZ LAWN CARE, oﬀering complete lawn maintenance services & bush hogging. Nathan Adkins, (336) 430-6086. COLFAX LAWNCARE. Core aeration & seeding. Fertilizing, mowing, trimming, pine needles. Complete lawn care maintenance. Res./comm. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 32 years. (336) 362-5860. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875.

CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 643-9332. www.carolinastumpandtreeservices.com. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490.

CARLOS & SON PAINTING. Interior and exterior. 24 hours/7 days a week. Free estimates, licensed/insured. (336) 669-5210. PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 40 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. Average BDRM walls $100. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186.

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

(336) 931-0600

MASONRY COLONIAL MASONRY. 40 yrs. exp. Specializing in outdoor living spaces; dry-stack natural stone and flagstone. Let us help you plan your patio, fire pit, fireplace, kitchen – or anything else you would like! Call (336) 949-9019. www.colonialmasonry.com. SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or fire pit? 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 est. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

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MISC. HOME SERVICES/PRODUCTS JUNK & DEBRIS REMOVAL, construction, remodeling, and general cleanup, out buildings, garages, basements, yard waste, etc. Call (336) 706-8470. ON EAGLE'S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.

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STILL PERFECTION PAINTING. Reliable, skilled, aﬀordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com. LAWSON'S PAINTING. Custom decks, pressure washing, boat docks, block ﬁll, wood repair, stain work, textured ceilings, sheetrock repair. Call (336) 253-9089.

CUTTING EDGE PRESSURE WASHING. Aﬀordable, dependable. Please call anytime for free estimate. (336) 706-0103.

PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www. windowcleaningnc.com or (336) 595-2873. Place your classiﬁed ad online at

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(336) 644-8615 office (336) 508-5242 cell Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

PREMIER CONSTRUCTION for all your remodeling/renovation needs. (336) 430-9507.

PLUMBING

AMERICAN BUILDER CONSTRUCTION INC. Repairs & remodeling, kitchens/baths, additions, decks, attics, basements. Licensed & insured. Short wait list. NC General Contractors. (336) 225-7478.

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR. No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic./ Ins. Cleanliness in your home is our #1 priority. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION. Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, dock work, siding, windows, rooﬁng, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 41 yrs. exp. (336) 362-6343.

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.

RENOVATION WORKS, INC. New construction, remodeling, additions, kitchen, bath and decks. We are a locally owned, full-service design and build company, A+ accredited with the BBB. Visit www.myrenovationworks.com or call (336) 427-7391 to start your next project.

FREEMAN PLUMBING – new construction, remodel and repair. For ALL your plumbing needs! (336) 580-4525.

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 HOME SERVICES KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION. N.C. General Contractor with 30 years experience. Specializing in new homes, room additions, kitchens & baths, garages, decks, vinyl siding and windows, painting, tile, laminate and vinyl plank, and remodeling of all kinds. Quality for the Right Price. Free est. Call (336) 362-7469.

AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIRS. One call ﬁxes all! A+ with BBB. For a free estimate call (336) 643-1184 or (336) 987-0350. DOUGLAS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING, LLC. Custom Builder, sunrooms, garages, additions, kitchens, baths. Licensed & Insured, BBB A+ accredited. Free est. Visit www.douglascr.com or call (336) 413-5050.

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

NICE 1-LEVEL TOWNHOUSE, convenient Guilford College area, quiet neighborhood. 2BR/2BA. $975 per month. (336) 392-1454.

ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981.

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HOMES FOR SALE

ROOFING

 PETS & ANIMAL SVCS.

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

WENDY COLLINS PET SITTING LLC. Bonded & Insured. Follow us on Facebook. Call or text (336) 339-6845.

CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC. Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Call (336) 643-8191 or (336) 268-1908. ROOFING PRO PROFESSIONAL SVCS. Roofing, siding, windows and gutters. $500 discount for first-time buyers. Not valid with any other offers. Call Ray, (336) 419-6245. PREMIER ROOFING, LOCALLY OWNED. Catering to all your roofing needs. Call (336) 430-9507 for free assessments. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION. Lifetime shingle and metal roofing. We finance. Free Estimates. Since 1979. Please call (336) 362-6343.

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PERSIMMON PULP and more. At The Old Mill on Saturdays, or call (336) 816-3441.

JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com.

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Dignity Healthcare ............................ 28 LeBauer HealthCare............................ 2 Novant – Forsyth Pediatrics ................16 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ...............16 Wake Forest Baptist Health ................11

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