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See you at the state championship game Northwest and Northern varsity girls basketball teams advance to state championship games for the first time in their schools’ history

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The Northern Guilford girls basketball team celebrates on March 1 after shocking Terry Sanford 37-33 in the fourth round of the playoffs. The Nighthawks went on to defeat Eastern Alamance on March 5, and are heading to the 3-A NCHSAA state championship game on March 12.

The Northwest Guilford girls basketball team poses with the 4-A NCHSAA West Regional Championship trophy after defeating Southwest Guilford 58-41 on March 5. The win sends Northwest to the 4-A NCHSAA state championship game on March 12.

by L.A. LOGAN

the conference semifinals.

NORTHERN GUILFORD GIRLS (25-7, 12-4) Northern Guilford went into another playoff game as the No. 12 seeded underdog. This time, they would face No. 1 Terry Sanford from Fayetteville on March 1 for a trip to the semifinals.

With six minutes left in the fourth quarter, Northern trailed by seven points and head coach Kimberly Furlough was forced to substitute senior guard Zamaya Clayton for an injured Mercedes Wampler.

Clayton’s quickness and defensive intensity turned the game around as she

pressured Terry Sanford’s freshman point guard and came up with big steals.

With Northern down three points, Sami Furlough stepped up and hit a huge threepointer that tied the game at 33-33. From there it was all Clayton, who came up with a couple of big steals and scored Northern’s final four points for a 37-33 win.

“Terry Sanford’s point guard was so quick,” said Coach Furlough. “We had a hard time staying with her, but Zamaya was able to do it.”

Northern faced No. 18 Eastern Alamance on March 5; the Eagles led the season series between the teams 2-1, but Northern had won the last contest in

Down 7-6 after the first quarter, Northern led by double digits at halftime, 22-11.

“I felt like in warmups, we were more comfortable than Eastern appeared to be,” said Coach Furlough. “We just kept banging it inside to Elissa (Cunane).”

Cunane shot a perfect 11-11 from the free-throw line and finished with 19 points and 13 rebounds.

Eastern held Northern to just four points in the third quarter, but Northern bounded through the fourth quarter with a

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IN THIS ISSUE

Your Questions ........................... 4 News in Brief ............................... 5 Youth/School News ................... 6 NWHS Winter Guard .................. 9 Oak Ridge Town Council ........ 12 Reflections on old ways ... ...... 14 Crime/Incident Report ............ 18 Business Notes ......................... 19 Community Calendar ............. 20 Bits & Pieces ............................. 22 Letters/Opinions ...................... 24 Grins & Gripes .......................... 25 Classifieds ................................ 27

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Two members resign, Public Safety Committee retired SUMMERFIELD – Public Safety Committee members received a letter from Summerfield Town Manager Scott Whitaker on March 3, informing them that he would be making a recommendation to the town council that the committee either be disbanded or their activities temporarily suspended.

“The committee as a whole is no longer working as designed. The friction has reached a critical point and changes are needed,” Whitaker wrote in his letter.

He went on to say the committee had “unfortunately become a distraction in recent months. Ongoing frustration and dissatisfaction exist within the committee and relationships are suffering externally with all three emergency service organizations (fire, law enforcement, and EMS).”

Public Safety Committee members Dwayne Crawford (committee chair as of September 2015), Teresa Pegram and Cheri Pikett, along with Don Wendelken, who was dismissed from the committee in January, all spoke during the Public Comments period of the March 8 town council meeting.

Crawford said Mayor Mark Brown’s written statement, which was read at the Jan. 12 town council meeting in which Wendelken had been dismissed, was “long on innuendos and short on facts.” Asserting the town had been disrespectful to the committee, he then tendered his resignation.

Pikett defended Wendelken’s posts on his Facebook page, Summerfield News, in which he scolded Summerfield Fire Chief Chris Johnson for no longer attending Public Safety Committee meetings. Removing Wendelken from the committee was a mistake, Pikett said, adding the committee had accomplished much, she was not aware of any problems with agencies other than Summerfield Fire District, and she took offense to Whitaker’s March 3 letter.

“Some people don’t like facts,” said Wendelken when he took his turn at the podium. “Chief Johnson didn’t agree (with

the committee’s request that the Town hold off on paying for a water and fire protection study). He didn’t get what he wanted and he made it known. From that point forward, you will see frustration and dissatisfaction because the chief didn’t agree … Just because there is a disagreement doesn’t mean you have to throw all the cards on the table. That’s wrong.”

Pegram said a valued member of the committee had been removed just for exercising his right to freedom of speech. “The committee is aware of the ‘frustration’ with the Summerfield Fire District,” she said.

“However, we have never been told about any such ‘frustrations’ from other agencies, and not once did he (town manager) give examples of these accusations.”

Like Crawford, Pegram also resigned from the committee.

Later in the meeting, when the issue of the Public Safety Committee came up on the agenda, Whitaker said he had had communication from law enforcement and the EMS about their perspectives on how the committee was functioning.

“When I have said this committee hasn’t been functioning well, that has been for an extended period. Collaborating with three very important agencies – fire, law enforcement and EMS – is a key component of the committee. Each one of those agencies has been very frustrated at how the committee has been functioning,” Whitaker said. “Those three agencies have expressed the desire to pull representation from the committee … one of my duties is to keep council aware of what is going on with committees and I feel that is what I am doing here.”

Councilman Mike Adams said he had read many emails sent by committee members and felt they reflected a lack of respect “in various ways.”

Councilman John O’Day agreed, saying, “I have served on committees in this town and it was an excellent experience. I worked

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e-mail: questions@ nwobserver.com We recently received a handwritten letter from Cohen Chilton, a fourth-grader at Oak Ridge Elementary School, who asked about the “old, abandoned house across from (his) school, on the corner beside the bank.” Cohen had several questions: When was the house built? Why is the house abandoned? What are the future plans for the house?

We spoke to the owner of the house, located at 2101 Oak Ridge Road, who requested that his name not be published. He wasn’t certain when the house was built, and suggested that other residents in the community might be more helpful.

Oak Ridge Town Clerk Sandra Smith was able to provide us with a bit of history on the house.

“According to Historic Architecture Inventory, Guilford County, North Carolina 1996, the house was built in the mid-1800s,” says Smith. “Guilford County tax records indicate it was constructed in 1863.”

The house belonged to Ansalem Linch Moore (1809-1884), who is buried in the cemetery at Ai Church, and the property remained in the Moore family for several years.

An architectural inventory published by the state in 1979 says the house was originally made of logs with additions made in the late 1800s or early 1900s. At some point the house was covered with weatherboard siding, and later, asbestos

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The house at the corner of Linville Road and Oak Ridge Road was built in the mid-1800s.

shingle siding was added. County records say the 1,320-square-foot structure has no heating system other than fireplaces, and no bathrooms.

The house has been abandoned for many years.

“It was in a sad state of repair,” says the owner. “I put a lot of money into it and did a lot of the work myself. I just quit.”

There are no plans for the house at this time, although the owner says he “would love to sell it.”

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NEWS in brief

Construction worker killed SUMMERFIELD – A 28-year-old Eden man was killed on March 8 in a construction-related accident that occurred off U.S. 220, near the Bank of Oak Ridge. Dimino Foster, an employee of Tetra Tech, died at Moses Cone Hospital after being struck by the coun-

terweight of an excavator. Sgt. Sleuter of the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the sheriff’s office investigated the accident and no criminal charges were filed.

The case has been turned over to OSHA for further investigation.

Vote early, or on March 15 GUILFORD COUNTY – Citizens can still participate in early voting and same-day registration on Thursday and Friday, March 10-11, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Early voting is available at 11 sites in Guilford County, including Oak Ridge Town Hall on Linville Road and Bur-Mil Club off U.S. 220, just outside the Summerfield Town limits.

This is the first election in which North Carolina voters must present an acceptable photo ID at the polls in order to cast a regular ballot.

The final day to vote in the primary will be Election Day, Tuesday, March 15, when polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. On that day, voters must vote in their assigned voting precinct.

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And finally, voters within the Stokesdale

Fire District will vote on whether to raise the fire district’s tax cap from 10 cents to 15 cents per $100 property valuation.

Visit www.myguilford.com/elections for more info on the upcoming election as well as a sample ballot.

Historic heritage grants available OAK RIDGE – Owners of historic properties within the Town of Oak Ridge may be eligible for a grant for exterior projects relating to preserving their properties. Priority will be given to properties within the Town’s historic district, but “significant” historic properties located elsewhere in the Town will be considered.

The grants will be for up to 50 percent of the cost of the entire project, up to $2,000. Eligible properties will be at least 75 years old, although the HPC says “architectural and cultural significance” will be taken into consideration.

at Town Hall on Linville Road. A grant application form may be obtained at Town Hall, or online at www.oakridgenc.com.

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Sunday, March 13 at 2 pm

Stokesdale Ementary Teachers donned colorful outfits (and some blinking shoes) for their matchup in the school’s annual Teachers vs. Parents basketball game fundraiser on March 4. Fourth-grade teacher Christy Kubis coordinated this year’s fun-filled evening to help students raise money for the fourth-grade students’ Outer Banks trip on April 13-15.

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Viking Vision, a non-profit group founded 11 years ago at Northwest Guilford High School, is dedicated to the school’s stadium and athletic facility improvements. The group holds two large fundraisers every year, a reverse raffle and a golf tournament, and proceeds have been used for several landscaping projects, athletic field upgrades, and building improvements over the years, with the ultimate goal being to provide all students and the Northwest community with

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outstanding recreational athletic facilities.

This year’s reverse raffle will take place on Monday, March 21, at 7 p.m. at the Deep River Event Center on Millwood School Road (off N.C. 68). Three hundred (300) tickets for the raffle will be sold at $100 each. Tickets will be drawn in reverse order with the final ticket winning $10,000. You can split a ticket purchase among several people; our winners over the past four years have included a group of five Oak Ridge fire-

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

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Favorite band/musician: J. Cole Favorite movies: “Space Jam” or “The Benchwarmers” Any siblings? One sister, Bailey Best vacation ever: Trip to the Dominican Republic

Position on the team: Shooter

Years lived in Northwest area: 17

Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AB Calculus Plans after high school: Go to a fouryear college Extracurricular activities: Baseball Most admired person: “My dad” Favorite sports team: UNC Tar Heels Favorite food: Mom’s pizza casserole

Dream job: Own my own business

“Riley has been in our program for four years. He has battled through several injuries and has always maintained a positive attitude and outlook. He is an outstanding young man in school, in the community, on the floor and is a highcharacter individual.”

Favorite sports team: UNC Favorite food: Hamburgers Favorite band: Live Favorite movie: “127 Hours” Any siblings? Three younger brothers Best vacation ever: Cancun, Mexico Years lived in Northwest area: 18

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Cultural Arts FOREST CHILTON, senior Cultural arts focus: Filmmaking/ photography

Interesting fact about yourself: “I’ve had three nose surgeries.”

Hometown: Oak Ridge

One thing you would change about school: No homework

Plans after high school: Go to college and study film

Nickname: “Riles” Pre-performance ritual: Pray

Extracurricular activities: Photography and filmmaking

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Most admired actor: James Franco

Toughest class: Calculus

Dream job: Director/cinematographer for a major motion pictures studio Interesting fact about yourself: “I made a full-length feature film and premiered it at a movie theater.”

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NWHS Winter Guard to host spaghetti dinner fundraiser March 13 Northwest Guilford High School is the only school in the county to have a nationally ranked competitive winter guard team. As the team prepares to compete in the World Championships in April, it is asking for the community’s support to help it get there.

For those who aren’t familiar with winter guard, it’s described as a combination of gymnastics and interpretive movement, with the addition of flying flags, tossing rifles and spinning sabers.

Put all this movement to music and you’ve got an athletic art form called color guard.

Now, take the color guard competitions indoors (but make sure those ceilings are high!) and you’ve got winter guard.

Northwest’s winter guard has 12 members who rehearse for more than eight hours each week and travel to regions of North and South Carolina most weekends to compete. Their show this year, entitled “Wisdom of Stars,” is an artistic reflection of humanity’s small occupancy in our vast universe.

Last year’s winter guard team was

the gold medal winner in its division within the CWEA (Carolina Winter Ensemble Association) circuit. They also ranked in the top 25th percentile of the nation and became world semi-finalists in the WGI (Winter Guard Internationals) World Championships, in which over 40 states in the U.S. and several countries compete.

As part of the team’s fundraising efforts to help defray the costly expense of traveling to the World Championships again this year, they are hosting a family-style spaghetti dinner on Sunday, March 13, in the school cafeteria.

Live jazz music will be performed during dinner, and the meal will be personally served by each member of the varsity Winter Guard team. Dinner will consist of bread and salad (generously donated

by Texas Roadhouse on Battleground Avenue), homemade spaghetti with marinara sauce (meatballs optional), water, iced tea or lemonade, and dessert made and donated by Christine Uhrlass, owner of “Ilona’s…baking delicious memories.”

friendly atmosphere, or take out to enjoy your meal at home. Either way, plan to take a night off from cooking and join the team for dinner!

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19-6 run that helped them to a 44-26 win.

“If you make it to daylight saving time, you’ve done something right,” said Coach Furlough. (The state championship game is March 12, and DST begins the following morning at 2 a.m.).

UP NEXT | Northern will play Freedom for the 3-A NCHSAA Women’s Championship on March 12 at 5 p.m., in the Carmichael Arena at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Special note: Head coach Kimberly Furlough picked up her 200th career win on Feb. 25, with the 64-49 victory over Chapel Hill in the fourth round of the 3-A NCHSAA Women’s Basketball Championships. After coaching at Southeast Guilford for one year, Furlough came to Northern nine years ago.

NORTHWEST GUILFORD GIRLS (30-0, 10-0) After losing to Charlotte Myers Park last season in the fourth round of the state playoffs, the Northwest Viking girls basketball team realized the sweetness of redemption on March 1. This time when the two teams matched up in the playoffs, it was Northwest who came out on top.

The Mustangs started the game on a 5-0 run, but it wasn’t long before Northwest found its stride.

Late in the first quarter, Cayla King hit one out of two free throws to give Northwest an 8-7 lead; the team never trailed again.

Just before halftime, Toni Tucker penetrated to the rim for a challenged layup that hit the glass and sank through the net, ending the first half on top 28-14.

“It’s a lot easier to relax when you have a lead,” said head coach Darlene Joyner. “When you want something, it’s just a matter of closing a team out.”

The two teams each scored 13 points in the third quarter, but continued to trade baskets in the game’s final quarter.

Unfortunately for Myers Park, Northwest had already secured a double-digit lead and wasn’t about to give it up.

Hayley Barber’s free throws gave Northwest its final five points of the game, which ended with a 59-43 win and advanced them to the semifinals.

“I’ve been waiting for this game for a year,” said Joyner. “We shut down their best two players. Defensively, you can’t ask for anything better.”

On March 5, Northwest faced a familiar foe, No. 18 Southwest Guilford.

But this Southwest team was more confident after surviving the first four rounds of the playoffs.

Just like the Myers Park game, Southwest jumped out on top 5-0. And once again, Northwest soon found its

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The Vikings hit four three-pointers in the second quarter that capped off a 14-7 run. During that span, Savannah Neas drained three 3’s from the same exact spot – the right corner. Each time she spotted up, her teammates found her, and Northwest’s fans cheered even louder.

fighters and other larger groups of people who split the ticket cost. With each ticket purchase, there is a catered meal that the owner (or ticket representative) is welcome to attend and witness the drawing. Organizations, such as booster clubs, are allowed to buy tickets on their group’s behalf.

“I knew I was feeling it when I hit my first shot,” said Neas. “I shot the other two like it was no problem.”

If you or your group would like to purchase a ticket, please contact John Hughes, NWHS athletic director, at (336) 605-3303 or hughesj2@gcsnc. com; Mitch Glover, (336) 362-6991; or Tim Frazier, (336) 362-0969.

Neas’ fourth three-pointer, which came at the beginning of the fourth quarter from the right wing, put the Vikings ahead 48-31, their largest lead of the game.

But once again, it was the team’s defense and rebounding that helped them to a 58-41 victory.

“Rebounds were a huge key,” said Joyner. “I couldn’t be more proud of the girls than I am.”

Barber and King scored 14 points each for the Vikings, while Morgan Pointer and Bria Gibbs combined for 25 rebounds.

UP NEXT | The state title game on March 12 will feature West Regional champion Northwest Guilford versus East Regional champion Millbrook (29-2, 14-0) from Raleigh. The game is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the UNCChapel Hill Dean Smith Center.

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Arts Market debuts March 12 A furniture store in Madison is making space in its showroom for the new monthly art show

by ANNETTE JOYCE Until a few years ago, Genivee Stein was content to just help other people with their passions. She enjoyed assisting her good friend, Jean Ann Savery, in her jewelry studio, and as her sister, an avid quilter, took to the shops in search of the perfect quilting pieces, Stein was right there with her.

It was when Savery began delving into pottery that Stein found her own passion.

“Somehow this was it,” she says. “I got my fingers in the clay and haven’t stopped since.”

At the encouragement of her husband, Michael, Stein enrolled in pottery classes, then turned part of her home into a studio and installed a kiln in her garage.

At first, her creations consisted of little boxes, vases and toothpick holders.

“Absolutely nothing was perfect,” she laughs. “I still have trouble centering on the wheel, and glazing is a tremendous challenge. Sometimes I’m really sur-

prised when something turns out nicely.”

and leather craftsmen. Stein is hoping to add other mediums as the show grows.

work. The community has supported us for a long time and we are pleased to offer support to the local arts community.”

On a personal level, Stein looks forward to being around other artists. “It’s very inspirational and I think the community will enjoy it,” she says. “We invite everybody to come out, meet the artists and view some exceptional creativity.”

Having come a long way in a short time, Stein’s artistic works now include a variety of hanging birds, uniquely shaped bowls and elegant leaf platters.

She loves the challenge of incorporating elements of nature into her designs and often traces or presses intricate designs into her clay pieces.

Artists from the Greensboro and Summerfield area will join those from Rockingham County to participate in the art show. Stein’s friend Savery, who’s from Mountain City, Tennessee, will be there as well.

Part of the fun in creating works of arts is being able to share them with others and Stein has come up with the perfect way for herself and other artists in the area to do that – a monthly arts market to be held at Midtown Furniture Superstore and Mattress Center in Madison.

Stein and Whichard have high hopes for the art event to grow in the future.

Second Saturday Arts Market Saturday, March 12 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“There aren’t many places in the area where an artist can show their work,” says Whichard. “We hope to provide a venue where they can showcase and sell their

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As owners of the furniture store, Stein and her son, Woody Whichard, had been discussing offering something unique at the store.

“I have much of my pottery displayed at the store,” says Stein. “Some type of artistic event seemed a likely endeavor.”

After talking to several businesses and some of Stein’s artist friends, she and Woody decided to set up the Second Saturday Arts Market.

“This event will be held the second Saturday of each month, inside our huge showroom,” says Whichard, who is allocating a front portion of the store to the show.

With space for 25 booths, the show will encompass a wide variety of fine arts. The first show on March 12 will feature potters, painters, basket weavers, a photographer, jewelry makers, a wood turner, stained glass artist Photo by Annette Joyce/NWO

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“Our main concern is unlocked cars,” League said. “We’d like to get a handle on those and ask that you help us get the word out for people to lock their car doors.”

Clendenin echoed that, saying the sheriff’s office uses the word “hopping” to describe when a suspect goes from one car to another in a neighborhood, looking for unlocked cars with valuables inside.

Clendenin also encouraged residents to join Nextdoor.com, an online program which enables the sheriff’s office to get information out quickly to neighborhoods via email alerts; in addition to the sheriff’s office passing along information about crime-related incidents, neighbors can also use the program to share other information between themselves.

Clendenin said the best way for Oak Ridge residents to stay up to date on what type of crime is taking place in the community is through the Northwest Observer.

Residents are encouraged to call 911 if they see something suspicious; the department has an average response time of six minutes.

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MARCH 3 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES

which includes a payment of $5,000 to offset the cost of operating the well and compiling statistics on groundwater levels in the area (with USGS paying the remaining expenses).

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Solicitation ordinance. Sullivan explained that last fall a group of solicitors from attending council meetings and building  Mayor Spencer Sullivan called the the Miracle House of Hope in Charlotte monthly meeting to order. Council members communication between the town and the began appearing at the intersection Jim Kinneman, George McClellan and Doug sheriff’s office. of N.C. 68 and 150 and asking drivers Nodine were present; council member Mike stopped at the traffic light for donations.

Clendenin said he started his law enStone was out of town on business. forcement career in the Oak Ridge area “It was pretty upsetting to a lot of folks,” Minutes from the Feb. 4 council and was glad to be working in the area Sullivan said. “At the time, we thought a meeting, Feb. 9 special meeting and again after being away for several years. state statute would be sufficient for us to Feb. 9 closed session were approved.

He and League gave a brief overview of have the sheriff’s department ask them to leave because their behavior was creating  Sullivan said that a report from Guilford the area that District 1 encompasses and how it is staffed; the District 1 office is public safety issues. We found the statute County Sheriff’s District 1 office would be located on Summerfield Road in Sumwasn’t sufficient, but that we could pass on the meeting agenda from this point merfield, and administrative hours are our own ordinance which gives the sheriff’s forward.

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. department authority to ask them to leave.”

District 1 report. Sgt. Carter Clendenin Sullivan then read a proposed solicitation From a law enforcement perspective, and Sgt. Eric League introduced themordinance, stressing its purpose is to address League said Oak Ridge is a safe comselves as night shift supervisors in District what the town views as a public safety issue. munity where neighbors look out for each 1. League said he grew up in the northother. Last month, the District 1 office west part of the county, where he also Kinneman confirmed the ordinance attended school, and he looked forward to only generated five reports in Oak Ridge. would only apply to the town limits of Oak Ridge and not the ETJ section.

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Oakley said the City of Burlington has a similar ordinance, which has been challenged and held up in court.

 4  0 to approve the solicitation ordinance as proposed.

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more markers will be placed at historic properties later this year.  Schneider announced the HPC’s new historic heritage grant program, which she said was geared toward “small-scale, highimpact” projects. The deadline for grant applications will be April 18. See News Briefs for more details.

 Finance Officer Sam Anders said the Town has $2.37 million in cash receivables. Revenues of $88,000 were deposited last month, the bulk of which was property tax receipts.

Investment funds were transferred from Wells Fargo, except a small amount which was enough to keep the account open should the bank’s investment interest rates go back up.

In response to a question by Nodine, Anders said $6,500 for repairs and maintenance was for the air/heating system in Town Hall.

Parks and Recreation. Bill Edwards reported that plans for RidgeFest, which will be June 2-4, are underway. The commission is also working on next fiscal year’s budget. One quote has been received for a sound system at the new amphitheater in the town park. Triad Golden Retriever Rescue will host a Golden Egg Hunt in the park on March 19 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Exercise equipment for dogs is being installed in the dog park.  The first Music in the Park of the season is planned for April 9, 6:30 to 8 p.m., with monthly music events to follow throughout the spring and summer.

port as presented.

Finance. Chair John Jenkins said the committee met twice in February. Frank Whitaker has agreed to serve as vice chair and Philip Hanks will serve as an alternate. Preliminary review of this fiscal year’s budget and the FY 2016-2017 budget has begun. The committee meets again March 14 at 6 p.m.; the public is welcome to attend.

 4  0 to accept the financial reCOMMUNITY UPDATES

Historic Preservation. Chair Ann Schneider said the commission met on Feb. 17 and elected her to continue serving as chair and Debbie Schoenfeld as vice-chair.

The commission also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 9,800-square-foot commercial building just south of McDonald’s, on property owned

by Oak Ridge Marketplace. The developer was asked to come back with a revised landscape plan and a sample of the brick that will be used on the building’s exterior.  A historic marker will be dedicated at Ai Church on April 23 at 11 a.m. and two

want to elect. Please vote for someone.”  Beth Walker thanked the council for being pro-active regarding the solicitation ordinance, then asked, “If we allow solicitation on the sidewalks, do we have a way to make sure those people are licensed?”

Sullivan responded that there is presently no county ordinance to require solicitors to have a license to solicit, but discussions have taken place with county commissioners about this and there is a possibility of a licensing requirement in the future that would also apply to door-to-door solicitors.

COUNCIL COMMENTS  Kinneman reinforced Micah Spencer’s comments and encouraged everyone to vote. Also, he encouraged everyone who could to donate blood, saying Oak Ridge UMC would host another blood drive in April.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the town, as are staff members, said Kinneman. He praised Town Clerk Sandra Smith for the great job she does, and commented on her “phenomenal” accurate and detailed meeting notes.  McClellan said the town had been busy

during the last three months with development reviews, approval of an updated land use plan, and a recent discussion about bringing the Mountains-to-Sea Trail through Oak Ridge.

“It will be a long process (to develop the trail through the town), but this is a great step and a great opportunity for our town,” McClellan said, adding that he had become even more enthusiastic about trails after hiking through Cascade Park recently with Parks and Recreation director Terry Lannon and Kinneman.  Nodine said he attended two finance committee meetings recently and was impressed at the amount of line-by-line scrutiny that the committee undergoes.  Sullivan said there was no way the council could scratch the surface of accomplishing all that had been accomplished in the last few months were it not for the town’s committee volunteers. He also recognized the Parks and Recreation Department and Commission for doing such a tremendous job on the town park.

With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.

CITIZEN COMMENTS  Micah Spencer reminded citizens that Early Voting has begun and they have until March 15 to cast their ballots in the primary.

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Reflections on old ways, and the ‘newfangled’ ones

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there is no doubt, it occasionally “outsmarts” me!). Even my landline telephone rudely invades my privacy with unwanted robocalls and annoying beeps when I am leisurely passing the time of day with a friend.

I can still hear them in my childhood memories – voices of farmers calling across the hills, with a loud “Whoooooooeeee”!

Once the rural-morning method of summoning field hands and neighbors for a day of harvesting crops, that familiar sound resonated across tobacco and corn fields.

Those were the “olden” days, with nary a notion then of having the lightningquick communication that we know today.

In those earlier times, my family (and many others) had no phone. The first one we acquired was a standard black model with rotary dial. The much-anticipated device came with the usual four-party line. We recognized our “ring,” but sometimes quietly listened even when someone else had the priority of use (you’d be surprised how a party line enhanced our often humdrum farm life!).

Today’s mind-boggling forms of bonding can cause us older folks to get somewhat lost in the shuffle. I own a smartphone, but often feel as if it owns me (and

Our society’s younger generation would be baffled at the early, uncomplicated ways of imparting information. I, along with my childhood siblings and friends, reveled in implementing the use of two tin cans and a long string (Alexander Graham Bell would have surely applauded our ingenuity!). And they really worked!

We babbled endless, newsy soup-container messages to each other, sans any power source.

Inside the log stable which housed our animals, it was handy and no trouble to send a “voicegram” through a knothole in the floor of the hayloft to someone below. And always, there was the excitement of leaving notes in make-believe mailboxes placed strategically in our outdoor playhouses under the trees.

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And then there is Facebook. And Twitter (now, isn’t that a sound birds make??).

In school, an important tool for keeping up with student “doings” was our little newspaper, aptly named “The Tattler.” Original copy was produced on vintage Royal typewriters, and the paper could be purchased for a penny by students, and acquired by outsiders for two cents. Weekly, guys and girls alike rushed to get the latest “hot-off-the-press” scoop on who was dating whom, and which popular movie was featured at the local theatre, etc.

Lunchtime saw groups huddled together, scanning for the local team’s football or basketball scores, and giggling over the Humor editor’s tepid jokes.

Once, as editor-in-chief, my staff and I wrestled doggedly with the ancient office mimeograph machine, which spat out disgusting reams of smudged cheap, yellow copy paper. Frantic that our vigilant principal might discover the resulting waste (school supplies did not come so readily in those days), we stuffed our coats with the evidence.

Marching innocently, single-file (unnatural bulges and all) to the outdoor incinerator, we discreetly set fire to our unintended mistake. Our Native American ancestors would have marveled, for the rolling black cloud that rose above the schoolyard was undoubtedly perfect for sending urgent smoke signals to a neighboring tribe…

A form of “social media” in my growing-up years was the autograph book. Those little albums passed among school chums contained short, sentimental or silly phrases of endearment.

Mine is intact, the covers’ edges worn, and pastel pages faded and musty. Pen and ink or penciled sentiments still flow with nostalgia. One inscription reads, “When you get married and live by a lake, send me a piece of your wedding cake.” Another one reads, “As sure as the grass grows ‘round the stump, you are my darling sugar lump.” And then there is the undying promise, “I love you little, I love you big – I love you like a little fat pig.” How simple and uncluttered were our lives in that era.

My favorite childhood comic strip character, Dick Tracy, labored tirelessly for truth and justice. I admired the marvelous two-way radio worn on his trusted wrist. No one dreamed then of the vast advances in knowledge that would provide such miracles of technology today.

Through Skype, I can now converse face-to-face with my grandson in New Orleans, or a friend in far-off Kurdistan.

Facebook keeps me in touch with many of my former kindergarten students.

What a “fur” piece we’ve come from just hollering over the hill!

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District 3 School Board candidates Pearce, Tillman to face off without requiring extra tax revenue.

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GUILFORD – Due to the redrawing of district lines, every seat on the Guilford County School Board is up for election this year and the board will be reduced from 11 to nine members. 2016 is also the first time the district is changing from nonpartisan to partisan elections.

Democratic candidate Darlene Garrett, who is finishing her third term as District 3 representative this year, is running for the newly formed District 5. She will face Republican candidate Mary Catherine Sauer in the November election.

Angelo Kidd is the only Democratic candidate running for the District 3 seat, while two Republicans, Brian Pearce and Pat Tillman, will face each other in the primary.

Pearce is the father of a 5-year-old on the autism spectrum who is in the Guilford County Schools Exceptional Children’s Program and a 3-year-old.

“As a dad, I have gotten very involved in all aspects of my children’s lives including time spent as a youth soccer coach, Sunday School teacher and parent advocate,” Pearce says. “My work as a parent advocate lobbying the North Carolina General Assembly for autism insurance reform led to me being named as an Autism Speaks National Parent Advocate of the Year in 2015.”

Pearce is a real estate attorney with Nexsen Pruet. “My professional experience will translate to ensure we spend every dollar on our kids’ education wisely and account for every penny while also making sure the school system is pursuing creative ways to increase its budget

“Outside of the home and office, I have served as a member of the Greensboro Future Fund’s steering committee, a board member and legal counsel of the Greensboro Jaycees, and as chairman of the City of Greensboro Board of Adjustment. I am an active member of the Greensboro Sports Council and an usher at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. My volunteer work in the Piedmont Triad led me to be named as one the ‘40 Leaders Under 40’ in 2013,” he said.

Reorganizing the school system’s administrative structure, creating more effective parent-engagement programs and developing and implementing written policies for SROs (School Resource Officers) are the three top issues Pearce believes the school board should focus on in the upcoming year.

Regarding funding Guilford County Schools, Pearce believes making more efficient and effective use of funds is necessary before determining if more

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The incident at the family’s home on Bonnie Lane in northeast Summerfield reportedly began when the 15-year-old

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March 1 | A resident of Harley Stafford Drive in Oak Ridge reported that someone entered her unlocked SUV, which was parked in her driveway, and stole a purse and wallet.

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from the Federal Trade Commission, in 2013, North Carolina had 6,679 complaints about ID theft, and many make their personal information easy pickings by: • Failing to lock their mailbox. Almost six in ten (59 percent) Americans do not regularly lock their mailbox, which leaves them open to a criminal stealing bills, tax forms and other documents that contain personal information.

• Leaving valuables exposed: Over half (54 percent) of Americans 18-49 have left at least one valuable personal item in their car in the last week (e.g., a purse/wallet, paystub, laptop) that could be used to steal their identity.

• Failing to destroy personal information: More than one in five (21 percent) Americans say they never shred

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FRIDAY, MARCH 11  Children’s Consignment Sale | Summerfield United Methodist Church will hold a consignment sale from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 11 at 2334 Scalesville Road, Summerfield. Half-Price Sale: March 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. More info: (336) 643-5126 or sumcplayschool@gmail.com.

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Green also received praise from the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) who presented him with the Excellence in Equity Award. The award is given to people who distinguish themselves with a long-term commitment to excellence in equity at local, state and national levels.

“I’ve worked in Greensboro and now Guilford County Schools for 49 years,” said at-large board member Nancy Routh. “In that 49 years there were quite a number of superintendents. I can’t think of one that meant as much to this school system as you do. You’ve made a real difference.”

“You’ve left our campground better than you found it,” said board chairman Alan Duncan to Green. “You have made a lasting legacy and left an imprint on our students’ lives.”

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GCS Superintendent Mo Green receives an emotional goodbye; School Board seeks community input on next superintendent Guilford County Board of Education and community members took time to thank and say goodbye to GCS Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green during his last board meeting on Feb. 25. The meeting started with a special gift for Green, artwork painted and presented by Northern High AP Art student Caroline Farrell.

Under Green’s leadership, the arts

have been an important focus for GCS, which has grown arts programs and opportunities for students in years when many schools and districts have cut the arts.

Green has also been passionate about increasing character education in schools and providing service learning opportunities, allowing students to be forces of positive change in their communities. GCS’ efforts haven’t gone unnoticed. Fay Gore, with North Carolina’s Department of Public Instruction, took time to thank Green for his leadership when recognizing the three schools named 2016 State Schools of Character. Now with 10 State Schools of Character, GCS has the most in the state and is one of a handful of Na-

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Green announced his resignation in December and will assume leadership of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation in Winston-Salem.

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Want to offer your input on the next superintendent?

The Guilford County Board of Education is seeking direct input from interested members of the community to help shape the search process and assist in defining the qualities and characteristics of the next superintendent of Guilford County Schools.

The board invites parents and community members to participate in a short community survey that can be accessed and completed online in English or Spanish at www.gcsnc.com.

All surveys must be completed by Wednesday, March 16, with results to be compiled and presented by the North Carolina School Boards Association at the regular board meeting on March 24.

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Article was thought-provoking I thought the article (in NWO’s Feb. 26-March 3 issue, about the male substitute teacher dressed as a female) was very well-written and thought-provoking. The thing people fear the most is something they don’t understand. After I read the article, I asked both my children (who attend Northern) if they knew

about this and they both answered “yes,” and my son actually had the substitute in question. When I asked him what he thought, he said it was not a big deal.

Thanks again for the article, and keep them coming.

John Eagleton, SUMMERFIELD

Transgenders often misunderstood I’ve just read the editorial written by Jennifer Urana of Oak Ridge, and I cannot agree with her any more fervently.

I’m still learning about exactly what transgender people have been born into.

I would like to challenge all of the Northwest Observer’s readers to read the book “Becoming Nicole” by Amy Ellis Nutt. The author chronicles the life of one child (of which I’m learning there are many), who from the time she could speak knew she was a girl, though unfortunately born with genitalia that made society treat her as a boy.

Nutt’s book also includes some extremely pertinent information about some of the newest discoveries in the burgeoning science of the brain. After reading, there can be no doubt about the anguish these people suffer at the hands of misunderstanding, and I cannot imagine the strength they must have to fight simply for their right to be treated as the person they are on the inside. The rights of all those who have not been born with such a birth “defect” are given from Day 1 of their existence.

Tracy Obrien, SUMMERFIELD

Fire tax cap increase not needed now The Stokesdale Rural Fire Protection District (it is not the Stokesdale Fire Department) does not need a fire tax increase at this time. It is a 503c corporation, not part of any government. As of June 30, 2015, the district had investments (CDs and mutual funds) of $1,079,564, an increase of 49.6 percent from the previous year. In 2015, its income exceeded expenses by 9.3 percent. It can borrow if necessary.

I was told that they fight about one fire per month. They say their workload is increasing, but with every new house or value increase, their income increases.

If expenses get closer to income and/or their investments get too small, then an increase in the cap might be appropriate,

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them. Anticipated future expenses which would be covered under capital investments include: fire engines/trucks, communications

equipment, SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) and other lifesaving equipment, land, and building repair/expansion.

Self-expression needs boundaries in schools In this great country we are afforded many freedoms, two of which being freedom of expression and the freedom to educate our children as we see fit. Each of us is responsible for and free to choose the way in which we express ourselves. The public school system, however, is not the place for limitless self-expression. Parents and students have the right to have as main stream and un-controversial a learning atmosphere as can be ensured in primary education. Students and their parents should not be forced to confront

issues they may hold very different views on in such a manner. The classroom should be as ecumenical as possible in regards to subjects such as this one. However, outside of the classroom everyone should be free to express themselves as they want regardless of public opinion (within the bounds of reason). Lastly, in response to the last opinion piece, suicide is never a solution to anything; I do believe that we can disagree with each other’s exercise of free expression without making others that miserable.

Micah Spencer, OAK RIDGE

Support fire tax cap increase I encourage the people who live in the Stokesdale fire district to vote for the small increase in the maximum cap on the rural fire district tax, from 10 cents per $100 property valuation to 15 cents per $100 valuation.

As a former town council member, I, along with former mayor Randy Jones, supported this increase three years ago without success. I’m so glad to hear the present council is in agreement that this increase should be approved.

We have a wonderful fire department with some mighty fine people trained to take care of emergencies, including Fire Chief Todd Gauldin and my neighbor, Michael Sellers. These are only two of many firefighters who are always on call and I feel safe knowing that we have these great people there for us. We need to support them in any way that we can.

In the upcoming election, please vote in favor of this very important proposal.

Mickie Halbrook, STOKESDALE

but in my opinion, not now.

Ben Krause, STOKESDALE

On rankings, voting and happiness

Editor’s note: We contacted Stokesdale Fire District Board Chairman Sammy Pegram to verify that the fire district’s capital investment funds total over $1 million. Pegram confirmed that amount is correct, though the district’s investment funds did not increase by a net 49.6 percent in one year as the reader stated; rather, over $300,000 of capital investments came from funds transferred from money market accounts.

Pegram says the district has accumulated the investment funds over the years so that when capital expenses inevitably occur, it will not have to go into debt to pay for

I see the northwest area has been ranked one of the happiest and smartest in the state. We all know that these rankings are subjective, and like any survey, depend on how the question is asked and the info then dissected. With that being said, we have a lot to live up to.

First, the upcoming primary. Republicans, show your smarts and vote for any of the candidates not named Trump. I like Rubio, but I think Cruz would be the better choice to lead our country. Democrats, so sorry that you do not have a good candidate – by that I mean we are

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a democratic nation and both of your candidates want to take us to socialism.

Secondly, apparently the people who did the rankings never attended a Summerfield Town Council meeting and saw all the “noise” on display. Nor did they attend Oak Ridge Town Council meetings about the building in the historical district which is the only new building that looks like it belongs, at least more than the town hall itself.

Not to leave Stokesdale Town Council out, i.e., the discussions on how to get grass to grow on a soccer field – when I was a kid we played on dirt, and we liked it

(always wanted to get one of those “when I was a kid” reminiscences into a discussion).

Thirdly, and most importantly, on happiness. While it can be tied to all those things listed, none of those bring lasting joy and they can all be taken away in an instant. True fulfillment

comes from being counter-culture and following the one truth that never changes, Jesus. He does not promise happiness here on earth, but gives a joy that cannot be taken away by the loss of things and circumstances.

Jason Richardson, STOKESDALE

Selfish or Selfless leadership?

Growing up, many of us came home at some point and said, “I want to be a teacher.” That’s probably because along the way a teacher made us feel special, recognized our talents, praised us, put us in an environment where we could succeed and had our best interest at heart.

It takes a special person to be an effective leader, whether in the role of teacher, coach, boss or mentor. I praise those who understand the magnitude of their role in shaping the hearts and minds of others.

It is an honor and privilege to be selected to develop others and see them grow, and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly.

I’m not sure the transgender teacher who stepped into the middle school classroom last month took this responsibility seriously. There is a true difference between a selfish leader and a selfless leader and the results typically speak for themselves.

A selfish leader often looks inward when making decisions, but a selfless leader makes decisions for the greater good of others. As leaders and adults we all have to make difficult decisions, but we should

always be thinking about the ramifications and impact they may have on others.

Upon being assigned to teach middle school students, I think this substitute teacher should have demonstrated the emotional intelligence to recognize that this day should not have been about his comfort level of being addressed as “Ms.,” but more importantly, it was an opportunity to make a positive impact on others.

As adults, we should have the fortitude to be uncomfortable occasionally for the benefit of others, especially young children. In my opinion, this teacher failed to provide these students an environment where they could focus on the schoolwork, feel comfortable in an already awkward time of adolescence, and just be kids.

To be an effective leader one must be willing to put the needs of others first and have the strength to be a servant leader. I wonder, did any of those students go home that day and say, “I want to be a teacher?”

Dee Dee Cox, OAK RIDGE

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 Northwest Middle and Summerfield Elementary for hosting the recent food drives.

Because of your generosity, the Backpack Ministry at ORUMC can continue serving over 100 local children every week. All possible thanks to donors like you!  Summerfield Fire Department for their help after a tree fell during a recent storm and knocked power lines down, leaving live wires on the ground. They stayed and

made sure everyone was safe until Duke Energy could get there.  Derrick Hodge, interim coach for Northern High School’s varsity men’s basketball team, for his dedication and time. He went above and beyond for the team and is a great role model for the young men.  The staff at Exxon on U.S. 220 in Stokesdale for being extra helpful when we had to stop with our child who had a

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severe nosebleed. There are nice, caring people in the world!  The neighbor in Abingdon (Summerfield), who repaired my mailbox. God bless you!  All the local vendors for the awesome donations which we raffled off on March 4 at the Stokesdale Elementary fourth-grade Teacher vs. Parent basketball game and food truck fundraiser.  NWO’s Patti Stokes for fair and balanced reporting on a controversial topic.

She took a neutral stance and I appreciate that. Shame on last week’s griper for wanting her to report any other way.  The wonderful woman and her two children who found “Miss Daisy Doodle” and delivered her home! Bigger grin to NWO for putting Daisy on its Facebook page; the response was in less than 24 hours.

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ment party on Feb. 29.  People who leave junk cars parked in their yard. If you call 788-9122, “they’ll come get that car for you!” Please clean up your yard so the whole neighborhood doesn’t look trashy!

 The couple who picked up litterers’ trash along Stanley Road. You’re an inspiration to the rest of us who hate seeing our roads trashed by people who throw their garbage alongside the road rather than using a garbage can.

 The owner of the building/parking lot occupied by Stokesdale Post Office. The potholes, which are impossible to avoid, are so deep it’s just a matter of time before damage is done to cars and tires!

 Patti Stokes, who did nothing wrong but report on parents’ feelings about a male teacher dressing as a woman. As a parent, I would want to know.  The McCallister family and the team at JP Looneys for making our 13-year-old’s birthday party one she will always remember.

It was a great time had by all! Well done!

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 Stokesdale Mayor Randy Braswell for not attending former Town Clerk/ Finance Officer Carolyn Joyner’s retire-

 To people who throw their household garbage along the road, especially the intersection of Ellisboro and Gideon Grove Church roads in Stokesdale. It is looking more like a third world country out on our back roads!  Parents who complained in the Gripes section about a teacher at ORMA denying their students admission to the SAT exam because they did not have a proper photo ID. He was doing his job!  Trump supporters. Please remember, you can be rich and still not be a success – ask Jesus!

 Whoever threw their mattresses on the side of Pepper Road. They have been there over a month. Do you think they will magically disappear?  NWO for last week’s article. As if Oak Ridge’s ego wasn’t big enough already, now they are the “smartest” and “happiest” in the state. You failed to mention that Oak Ridge was also named No. 8 on the “Snobbiest” town list.  The kids who used matches from a matchbox with an Oct. 20, 1990 wedding date printed on it, along with several other matchboxes, to try and burn my bushes. The sheriff’s deputy took the box of matches you left behind.  NWO. Your paper is all about Oak Ridge and you should rename it the “Oak Ridge Observer.”  The male substitute teacher who dressed as a woman, which I feel is entirely unacceptable for a classroom setting – and I’m a gay male!

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CNA AVAILABLE FOR HOME CARE, 16 years exp. References. (336) 456-9377.

SUMMER CAMP EXPO, Mon., March 21, 6-8pm, Oak Ridge Elementary School. All your summer options in one location!

HAIRSTYLIST W/ CLIENTÈLE needed.

Call (336) 643-7799, ask for Melda.

Kids Spring / Summer CONSIGNMENT SALE, Wesleyan Preschool Academy, Kernersville Wesleyan Church, 930 North Main Street, Thursday, March 10, 7-9pm; Fri., March 11, 9am-5:30pm; Sat., March 12, 8am-12noon. Most items 50% off on Sat. For info, call Emily at (336) 404-7190.

VETERINARY TECH & KENNEL ASST. needed for busy small animal hospital. Apply in person: 1012 Hwy. 150W, Summerfield, NC. www.theahlb.com.

KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, First Baptist Church Preschool, 1000 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, Fri., March 11, 9am-7pm; and Sat., March 12, 8am-1pm (half-price day).

TUTORS NEEDED. Operation Xcel, an after-school and summer enrichment program, is seeking after-school tutors at both our Stokesdale (K-5) and High Point (6-8) locations. Tutors work daily from 2-6pm during the school year with longer hours during the summer. If interested please submit a resume and cover letter to Kelli at kjessup@operationxcel.org.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Sat., March 12, 7am-11am, Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church, 2640 Oak Ridge Road. Cub Scout Pack 600 invites you to join us as we raise money for the Pathways House of Greensboro Urban Ministry. All-you-can-eat pancakes, bacon and drinks for $6! Come hungry!

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SMOKERS NEEDED – Earn up to $100 for your opinion! Local research company is seeking smokers for a short-term research project. Must be 21 or older and smoke Doral, L&M, Winston, American Spirit, Kool, Parliament or Maverick. Please call (336) 285-5195 for more details.

PREMIER ASSISTED LIVING and Memory Care community in NW Greensboro has immediate employment opportunities available for F/T and P/T certified nursing assistants, medication technicians, servers, cook and a transportation driver/maintenance assistant. Please apply in person at 5125 Michaux Rd. Greensboro, N.C. STOKESDALE PET RESORT needs yearround kennel assistant, 20-30 hours/week.

Serious inquiries only. (336) 298-4712.

Free Children’s Ministry LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, featuring keynote speaker John Tasch, Saturday, March 19, 9am-12n or 3-5pm. See display ad on page 2 for locations and more information.

Summerfield Fire Dept. STOP, DROP AND ROLL 5K and chili cook-off, Sat., April 2, 5K starts at 9am, chili cook-off 10am-1pm, Summerfield Fire Department, 7400 Summerfield Road. See display ad on page 19 for more details.

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HOT DOG FUNDRAISER for One Child’s Voice, Saturday, March 12, 11am-4pm, Lowes Foods in Oak Ridge Commons.

Oak Ridge Fire Dept. EASTER EGG HUNT, Sunday, March 13, 2pm, the fire station at 8320 Linville Road, Oak Ridge. See display ad on page 6 for more info.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER, Saturday, March 19, seatings at 8, 9 and 10am, JP Looneys in Oak Ridge Commons. Adults, $7; children 10 and under, $5. All proceeds support youth athletics in our community, sponsored by Oak Ridge Youth Association. See display ad on page 12 for more info.

Gideon Grove UMC, 2865 Gideon Grove Church Rd., Stokesdale, will hold its annual EASTER EGG HUNT, Saturday, March 19, from 10:30am to noon. Egg hunt begins at 10:30 followed by crafts, egg dying, games & snacks. Contact Laura at (336) 749-6126 for more information.

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 YARD SALES YARD SALE, Sat., March 12, 8am-1pm, 6504 Peppermill Dr., Oak Ridge. Lots of stuff; also 2 cars for sale under $5,000 each.

YARD SALE, Friday & Sat., March 18 & 19, 8103 Daltonshire Dr., Oak Ridge. Children’s toys, men’s items, household, tools, too much stuff to mention!

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES SALE, Saturday, March 19, 8am-until, 8293 Ballard Road, Colfax, 27235.

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

STEVE’S LAWN CARE – accepting new mowing customers. No contracts, competitive prices and quality work. I do it myself, so I know it’s done right! Call Steve, (336) 264-9082, for a free quote.

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

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

Cleaning Solutions CARPET CLEANING We clean the dirt out of your carpet, not the money out of your pockets! Starting at $20 per area, $60 minimum. Call David, (336) 989-4318, Thecleaningsolutions.org.

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

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

CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will clean to fit your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail.

References. Call Laura Bennett, 231-1838.

MAID 2 GLIMMER – Maid Cleaning Premier cleaning service with Amazon Local.

Call (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com.

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

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, any and all gas items, tillers, gocarts, ATVs, generators, power washers, grills, chain saws, etc. (336) 689-4167.

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

JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates.

Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

MOWER TUNE-UP and mower deck repair.

Free pick up and delivery within 5 miles of Oak Ridge. Call (336) 880-7498.

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

GARY’S HANDYMAN HOME SERVICES “Providing value for the home-ownership experience.” Gary Gellert, serving NC’s Piedmont Triad area. Garygellert@gmail.com, (336) 423-8223.

APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr Appliance.

A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.

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

PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more.

Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.

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

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

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332.

CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.

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

COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care & maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, pine needles. HOA & annual agrmts Res./comm., fully insured.

27 years serving the Triad. (336) 362-5860.

MY GROUNDSKEEPER. Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs, garage & building clean out. Timothy, 643-5154.

MOWING PACKAGES – Online booking, http://mowwerks.com. (336) 298-8023.

A-LIST LAWN CARE Call for a free estimate. Licensed & insured. (336) 609-7013.

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

ORTIZ LANDSCAPING – Complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981.

Time to put out PINE NEEDLES OR MULCH for spring!! Call (336) 215-7562.

THE GARDEN OUTLET Call us or come by for all your garden and lawn needs. We offer landscaping/maintenance, full florist, bulk materials, and plants.

(336) 643-0898.

TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, grading, brush/tree removal, food plots and more! (336) 207-6632.

ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured.

Call Joe at 643-9157.

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FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Spring clean up of trees and leaves. Bed reconstruction, pine needles & mulch Reasonable & honest. Taylor, (336) 464-5215.

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

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

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

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

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MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

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

PLUMBING

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

MATH / PHYSICS TUTOR available, reasonable rates. Call John, (336) 207-4385.

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.

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

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed.

Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

PAINTING & DRYWALL

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

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

FIVE STAR PAINTING Licensed & insured professional painters.

“Five Star Quality Without the Five Star Price.” Please call (336) 790-8319, or visit www.fivestarpainting.com/greensboro.

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

STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

DJ PAINTING SERVICE Free estimates. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Call Dwayne Johnson, (336) 648-9628.

JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured.

NC GC license #69997. Free estimates.

Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, additions, kitchen and bath, decks & patios. We are a full-service design and build company. Call us for a free competitive quote on roofing and replacement windows. We are a certified 203k contractor and are A+ accredited with the BBB. Call (336) 427-7391 or visit www.myrenovationworks.com.

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

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing specials, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. 362-6343.

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OAK RIDGE SOLUTIONS. General Installation/restoration. Flooring, painting, pressure washing, sheet rock, roofing, plumbing, windows, bathrooms. Call/text (336) 500-3916.

31 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee • Insurance specialists

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ROOFING CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience.

Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.

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.

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

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SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470.

THE GARDEN OUTLET Propane tank refill station. 20 lbs., $10.99; 30 lbs., $16.50; 40 lbs., $22.99; 100 lbs., $55.99. Give us a call at (336) 643-0898.

TURNING 65 IN THE NEXT 90 DAYS? Call Rich at BCBS, (336) 202-9100. We gladly make house calls to discuss your insurance options. Happy Birthday!

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

MARKETING ASSISTANCE for any size business! If you’d like to reach all of northwest Guilford County in a well-read, trusted weekly publication, the Northwest Observer might be a great option for you! Call (336) 644-7035, ext. 10, or email advertising@ nwobserver.com to learn more!

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

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

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

FIREWOOD FOR SALE, oak & hickory.

Pick up or delivery. (336) 643-9332.

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.

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ART LESSONS WANTED for 17-yearold girl, NW area, after school or weekend day. Your house or ours. Please call (336) 949-4010; evenings are best. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.

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

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BOARDING / PET SITTING KPS – KELLY’S PET SERVICES Professional in-home pet sitting. Bonded & insured. Member Pet Sitters International.

Pet sitting while you are away, daily walks or runs, play, pet taxi, and more! KPS gives a portion of profits to animal charities. Call, email, or Facebook message for a free consultation: (336) 706-6706, kpsforyourpets@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/kpspets, www.petsit.com/kps.

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Mini suites to full suites; 100 to 1,000 sq. ft. available. For info, call (336) 643-7577.

VACATION PROPERTY VACATION RENTALS: Charleston or N. Myrtle, July 10-15, or N. Myrtle, July 16-21.

(336) 643-7442 or 681-2480.

2014 PARK MODEL at Belews Lake, beautiful décor w/ loft. 20’ from water’s edge, two electric covered boat lifts, electric golf cart, canoe and paddle boat. $179,500.

(336) 644-6418 or 601-5759.

5401 Centerfield Road, Summerfield Beautiful, lovingly maintained 3BR/2.5BA home on 1.09 acres with outdoor living space.

Open floor plan and large eat-in kitchen with maple cabinets and stainless appliances.

Bonus room and 2-car garage, plus custom storage building. Within walking distance of Summerfield Elementary School. $348,740

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Practice your wedge shot in your back yard.

Custom brick transitional on the 5th hole.

Quiet cul-de-sac overlooking golf course. 4 bedrooms; 2 are on main level. Office plus bonus. Great walk-in storage. Screened porch and deck. Golf weather is here! $489,000

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OCEANFRONT WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH town house rental, 3BR, 3BA, just remodeled! See online at www.vrbo.com/821762.

Walk to restaurants, pier, park, tennis, volleyball. NW Greensboro owner/operator.

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HOME FOR RENT – OAK RIDGE, 3BR, 2BA, 1,611 sq. ft., renovated home in Weatherstone. FP, tankless water heater, 2-car garage, storage building & fenced yard, yard maint. incl. No pets. $1,500/mo.

(336) 215-7958.

1,100+ sq./ft., 3BR, 2BA RANCH, vaulted ceiling in master BR, liv. rm. & kitchen. Located in Cedar Hollow sub., Stokesdale. No pets. $900/mo. (336) 382-6804.

7576 Haw Meadows Drive Northwest schools! Walk across the street to tennis and pool. On cul-de-sac street.

Gourmet kitchen and master on main with spa bath. Screen porch, generator, irrigation system, walk-out basement patio.

4-car garage. $600K Bring an offer!

5005 Lindenwold Drive, Summerfield New price and all brick with screened porch.

Convenient to Hwy 220 and Northern High.

Move-in ready. Walk to Summerfield Athletic Park! Seller relocating. $382K

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funding should be requested.

Since filing to run for School Board, Pearce says he has attended school board meetings and forums, and held Meet and Greets throughout the district in order to get to know parents and teachers and hear about their children’s school experiences.

“A recurring theme is that we all want to get to the same place, which is a place where we feel our students and teachers are each getting the support that they need in order to create a positive and effective learning environment in which our students can and will succeed,” he says.

sense of purpose and work for the parents and teachers in District 3.”

Tillman and his wife have three children in public schools, from first to seventh grade. He served in the Marines as a combat veteran and is employed as director of business development for a local marketing/advertising company.

Tillman believes the three top priorities the school board should focus on in the coming year are literacy, changing the culture of the school board, and making better use of funding.

Pat Tillman ran for a School Board at-large seat in 2012, when he won the primary but lost in the general election. He says he has remained engaged in community, working with the Safe Schools board and with other parents to build on those things they started.

“Our GCS budget is right at $692 million, with 85 percent of that going to salaries and benefits,” Tillman says. “I contend that we can look at the over 30 director-level positions at the Central office in Guilford County with an average salary of $88,000 and see where we may make adjustments. We need more money in the classrooms.”

“My views about helping children and community involvement were shaped at our dinner table in the small town in Randolph County where I grew up,” Tillman says. “Both my parents were career educators in the public school system.

My mom was a 35-year-teacher and my father a teacher, coach, principal and then assistant superintendent. Our world revolved around making schools anchors in the community and as a result, a stronger community. I intend to take this

Since filing to run for District 3, Tillman says he has toured six of the district’s 13 public schools. “I have spent a great deal of time listening to the principals and have learned how important curriculum facilitators and teacher assistants are in our schools. As a board member I will fight to ensure we allocate the resources we need to support our principals and their staffs.

This effort ties into my student-based budgeting concept and making the best use of our dollars.”

COMMITTEE DISBANDED with a diverse group of people and it was a collaborative effort. I am very disappointed to read a lot of the emails I’ve read (from Public Safety Committee members).”

Council member Dena Barnes, who appeared to be sick and had trouble speaking, limited her remarks, but thanked those who had worked hard on the committee for “doing what they felt was right in their hearts” and said the decision about what to do with the committee was a difficult one.

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“I’ve been on both sides of this,” said Councilman Reece Walker, who served on the former Parks and Recreation Committee that the town council of 2012 disbanded. “I have to echo what John said – the emails are not great. To have our partners (EMS and law enforcement) say the committee is dysfunctional, and the manager has made a recommendation …”

After further discussion, the council voted unanimously to retire the Public Safety Committee and bring it back in August.

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