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Let’s play ball – but where? Parents claim athletic ﬁelds at town park not available to young ball players by PATTI STOKES OAK RIDGE – “The children of Oak Ridge and NW Guilford would like more access to the athletic fields at Oak Ridge Town Park,” reads the introduction of an online petition found at www.change.org. The petition was started last month by Oak Ridge resident Michael Criscuolo, who feels the town and parents of young children

who play T-ball and coach-pitch baseball have come to an impasse over the availability of the athletic fields at the town park. Criscuolo spoke at the Oak Ridge Town Council meeting on March 6, and again on April 3. Alan Davis, Oak Ridge Youth Association’s baseball director, also spoke during the citizen comment period on April 3. Both men expressed concerns about what they perceived as “kids taking a back seat to some of the organized adult leagues and tournaments that take place at the park.”

Citizens offer feedback on proposed trail route, budget by PATTI STOKES

As you can tell, I’m not a fan of the trails.” Adrian Williamson

This council wants to hear from you. Everybody wants to hear what the pulse of the community is on this.” Town Manager Scott Whitaker

SUMMERFIELD – Of the six people who spoke during the period designated for public comments at the April 8 town council meeting, one urged the council to move forward very cautiously with a proposed trail, and the other said council should not develop the trail at all. Cheri Pikett urged the council to obtain trail easements from private property owners before moving forward with the design of a proposed trail that would connect a future pedestrian tunnel under U.S. 220 to the A&Y Greenway. Adrian Williamson went a step further in his comments and urged the council not to spend any taxpayer dollars on the trails.

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“They’re not going to be used,” Williamson said. “I look every day when I ride down Old Oak Ridge Road – it’s a tremendous amount of upkeep – a lot of mowing. That’s another expense we’re going to have. As you can tell, I’m not a fan of the trails.” Since a proposed trail route was presented at the Feb. 11 council meeting, some citizens have voiced opposition to the town spending money to develop and maintain a public trail, and to the trail crossing over or “within breathing room of”

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IN THIS ISSUE News in brief................................3 Your Questions ............................4 Oak Ridge Town Council ...........6 ‘Labor of love’ .............................8 Business Notes • Bits & Pieces .10 Community Calendar..............18 Student Proﬁles ........................ 20 Capt. Sansour, District 1 .......... 22 Crime/Incident Report .............23 Letters/Opinions .................... 24 Grins & Gripes ........................ 25 Classiﬁeds ............................ 27 Index of Advertisers .........31

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No businesses planned for proposed residential development OAK RIDGE – Last week we reported that NASCAR race driver Kevin Harvick had submitted applications to rezone two tracts of his property which are currently in an agricultural-zoned district bordering Haw River Road. Harvick is requsting a 50-acre tract be rezoned to RS-40 (residential – lot sizes of 40,000 sq. ft.) and another 82.75-acre tract be rezoned to PD-R (planned development residential). As we stated, the PD-R district is intended to accommodate a variety of housing types – as well as neighborhood business and office uses which primarily serve nearby residents. However, developer Kevan Combs, who is working with Harvick, says there is no intention of incorporating business and office uses into the development. “Our whole plans are solely residential,” assures Combs. “There are no commercial components.”

Combs explains the request was made for the PD-R designation because the PD-R “is the only designation that allows us to do 50 percent open space and get the lots that we need. (Because of) tree preservation and Oak Ridge ordinances, this was the zoning that works for us.” With PD-R zoning, individual lots may be as small as 20,000 sq. ft., but the accompanying open space and common areas must be enough to ensure average lot density within the development is no greater than it would be with RS-40 zoning (residential, minimum 40,000-square-foot lots). The rezoning request for the two tracts of land will be presented to the town’s Planning and Zoning Board at their April 24 meeting; after reviewing the requests, the board will make a recommendation to the town council, which will make a final decision on the requests after holding a public hearing.

Last chance to register to vote in primary GUILFORD COUNTY – Citizens have until 5 p.m. on Friday, April 11, to register to vote in the primary election on May 6. Anybody who is already registered, registers by this date, or has a mailed registration postmarked by this date, will be eligible to vote on Election Day.

Russell Ave, High Point. Registrations may be mailed to PO Box 3427, Greensboro, NC, 27402.

There is no more same-day registration at early voting, so anybody not registered by April 11 cannot vote on May 6.

Visit www.guilfordelections.org or call 641-3836 with questions regarding registering to vote, or the registration process.

Registrations may be delivered to the Board of Elections office at either 301 W. Market St, Greensboro, or 325 E.

Photo Identification is not required to vote in this election, but as of the 2016 elections, voters will be asked to provide acceptable identification before voting.

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online: nwobserver.com e-mail: questions@nwobserver.com In 1961 Stokesdale, Summerfield, and Colfax High School class officers met to discuss the merging of the schools to create Northwest High School. Being the first graduating class of the newly formed school, we chose the school mascot, song and the colors red and white – not red and black. I was the class president of the school’s first graduating class in 1963 and would like to know who decided to change the colors and why?

to their normal colors,” says Kitley. “Camouflage has been used in support of the troops. Pink is often worn in different ways – socks, towels, etc. – in support of cancer awareness. Northwest volleyball and girls basketball have pink uniforms. Gray is a new color that has emerged a lot in high school and college basketball. “(At Northwest) black has been popular for the last several years, as some view it as a more aggressive color. If black is worn here, it is always incorporated with red and white, even if it is the dominant of the three.” The rural road we live on is four miles long and has been converted to a double yellow (no passing) zone for its entire length. There is debate as to what is safe, what is allowed, and what is common sense with regard to passing slow-moving vehicles in this area.

For example, is it illegal to cross the double yellow line briefly if a stopped mail truck or delivery van blocks your lane? How about passing a moving van blocking a road, or slow-moving farm vehicles or motor scooters (going 10 to 15 mph)? What about bicyclists going 10 to 20 mph on the edge of rural roads? How about a long line of bikes, say 10 or more? Would you settle a bet and let us know whether we would be ticketed if we passed on a double yellow line in one of these situations? Master Trooper Chris Knox with the N.C. Highway Patrol confirms that anytime there is a solid yellow line on your side of the road, or a double yellow line, it is illegal to pass another vehicle or cyclist. The N.C. Department of Transportation marks the roads with solid yellow lines after determining that they are not safe places to pass.

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A resident of Summerfield, Knox is well aware of the farm equipment on the mostly rural roads of northwest Guilford, and he encourages drivers to be patient. “In most cases, tractors are going from one portion of their farm to another and they’re usually moving off the road in a short distance,” he says. Knox also encourages operators of farm equipment to make the roads a bit

As for the other situations you mention, the same rule applies. Whether it’s a line of bicycles, a mail truck, garbage truck or any other vehicle, you cannot legally cross over the solid yellow line. If a law enforcement officer sees you making an illegal passing move, you most likely will be ticketed, Knox says.

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April 3 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES

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Mayor Ray Combs called the monthly meeting to order at 7 p.m. A closed session to discuss a legal matter was added to the end of the meeting agenda.

commission’s recent focus has centered on the formal opening of the dog park on Saturday, April 12. The second annual Canine Capers event will be held May 17.

Council approved a proclamation supporting Arbor Day on April 25. Supporting Arbor Day is one of four standards the town must meet in order to maintain its status as a “Tree City USA.”

 Fire Department: The department will host an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 19 at 10 a.m., and all children in the community are invited to come.

FINANCIAL UPDATES  Finance officer Sam Anders reported the town has $2.66 million in assets.

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In March, the town’s revenue increased by $11,987 from property tax receipts, $67,297 from quarterly franchise receipts (electricity, natural gas, telecommunication services and video programming), and $18,251 from its share of county sales tax receipts.

COMMUNITY UPDATES  Finance committee: John Jenkins, chairman, reported the draft budget was complete and would be posted online the following day (April 4); the budget can be viewed online at www. oakridgenc.com, or citizens can stop by Town Hall to pick up a hard copy. Public hearings for input on the budget will be held during the May 1 and June 5 town council meetings. Jenkins thanked members of the budget committee, and said they had spent many hours reviewing the current fiscal year’s budget and planning the 2014/2015 fiscal year’s budget to ensure they were good stewards of Oak Ridge citizens’ taxpayer dollars.  Parks and Recreation Commission. Bill Edwards, chairman, said most of the

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 Board of Adjustment: Beth Walker, chairwoman, reported that Bill Barbour and Gray Cassell had been sworn in as new members of the board; alternates are still needed. The board will be planning ongoing training in the coming months.  Planning and Zoning. Ron Simpson reported the board approved a minor subdivision rezoning at its March 27 meeting.

CITIZEN COMMENTS  Michael Criscuolo, who had spoken during the Citizen Comment period at the March 6 council meeting, said he wanted to make sure the council was aware of an online petition he had started regarding Oak Ridge youth having limited use of the athletic fields in the town park. See article on p. 1 for more on this topic.  Alan Davis is the baseball director for the Oak Ridge Youth Association, and he echoed Criscuolo’s concerns about limited availability of the town park athletic fields for younger baseball players. “It’s not about us, it’s about our kids,” Davis said. See article on p. 1 for more on this topic. Following brief comments from council members, who expressed appreciation to the budget committee for their hard work on the 2014-2015 fiscal year’s budget, the council went into a closed session; after reconvening about 15 minutes later, the meeting was adjourned.

Drag race cars a ‘labor of love’

Owners take pride in a ’92 Ford Mustang dubbed ‘Lil’ Red’ and a ’64 Ford Fairlane by STEVE HUFFMAN MADISON – Two drag racers – one a regular at strips throughout the area, the other a reproduction from a bygone era – sit in the showroom of an auto repair shop just outside town. The first of those racers is a ’92 Ford Mustang affectionately referred to as “Lil’ Red” (so named because of its paint color). The other is a reproduction of a ’64 Ford Fairlane dragster.

span going from a standstill to a speed of 125 mph. It is, as Harold Sexton puts it, “like being shot out of a rocket.” “See that picture?” he asked, pointing to a framed photograph on the wall behind the racer. “That’s how it leaves.” The photo shows “Lil’ Red” blasting from the starting line at an area drag strip. The car’s front end momentarily shoots high before gravity does its work and the beast returns to four wheels before charging down the strip.

Depending upon the time of year and other factors, the cars are housed at Snatchers Sales & Service off U.S. 220 in the southern end of Rockingham County, just north of the Guilford County line.

“Lil’ Red” is driven by T.G. Paschal. The Sextons were assisted in its building by Harold’s brother, David. The car is raced regularly at Piedmont Dragway in Julian and Farmington Dragway in Mocksville. The Sextons and their racing team have also trailered it as far as Richmond and Atlanta for competitions.

“Lil’ Red” belongs to Harold Sexton, 66, and his son, Dave, 26. The Fairlane is the love of Mike Williams, 69, who runs Snatchers with his son-in-law, Tommy Greene. “Lil’ Red,” outfitted with a 351-cubicinch motor built to 427-cubic-inch specifications, is equipped with a two-speed Power Glide transmission. The car is capable of running an eighth-of-a-mile track in about 5.5 seconds, in that brief

“Lil’ Red,” which in a previous life was outfitted with a puny four-cylinder motor and almost went the way of the car crusher, has been owned by the Sextons for five racing seasons. In that time, the car has captured 23 wins and 19 runner-up trophies.

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From left, Harold Sexton, Dave Sexton, Mike Williams and Tommy Greene stand behind the ‘92 Ford Mustang drag car that’s dubbed “Lil’ Red.” Depending on the time of year, the car can be found in the showroom at Snatchers Sales & Service on U.S. 220 in Rockingham County, just north of Guilford County.

The Sextons estimate the car will be involved in 50 events this year, with some drag races including as many as 150 cars per class.

“Honestly, I haven’t kept up,” Harold said when asked how much he invested in “Lil’ Red.” “I don’t really want to know.”

It’s a labor of love.

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Residentially zoned property reverts to AG zoned district SUMMERFIELD – Since Summerfield incorporated in 1996, it has been common for property owners to request their agricultural-zoned (AG) land be rezoned to permit residential development (RS) of single-family lots. Much less common, however, is for a property owner to ask that their residentially zoned land revert to an agriculturalzoned district. After receiving a positive recommendation from the town’s zoning board on March 24, Walter Lewis’s request to rezone 45.26 acres (zoned RS-40) back to AG was brought before the town council at its April 8 meeting. The property is located about three-eighths of a mile south of N.C. 150 on Lake Brandt Road. Lewis and his wife purchased the property in 2010, and it has since been designated as a Watershed III Critical

Protection Area; at the April 8 meeting, Interim Town Planner Julie Reid explained the watershed designation makes the property unsuitable for residential development with lot sizes as small as one acre; that, combined with the sluggish real estate market experienced during the recession, has led the owners to decide to live on the property and grow vegetables on the acreage instead of developing it.

agricultural, farm and open space, and to discourage scattered commercial and industrial land uses. The public hearing for the rezoning at the zoning board meeting on March 24 lasted less than one minute, and the planning board voted unanimously to recommend approval. The public hearing at the town council meeting on April 8 lasted

only slightly longer – about 10 minutes – before the town council voted unanimously to approve the rezoning request. Lewis told the council he may sell some of the vegetables he grows on his property, but does not anticipate vegetable sales of a large-scale. “I have to learn how to farm first,” he said jokingly to the council.

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By reverting to the AG zoning district, the Lewises will realize a significant reduction in their county property taxes, which was a key objective for the requested change.

NORTH CAROLINA – In conjunction with National Work Zone Awareness Week, which runs April 7-11, the N.C. Dept. of Transportation and law enforcement agencies across the state remind motorists to slow down and drive safely through North Carolina’s work zones.

AG zoning is primarily intended to accommodate uses of an agricultural nature, including farms. The AG zoning district also seeks to preserve and protect the continuous use of land for

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Melhem earns Eagle rank Matthew Melhem, 18, a senior at Greensboro Day School, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America’s Scouting program. Matthew is a member of Troop 230, sponsored by the Irving Park United Methodist Church in Greensboro. He resides in Summerfield, and is the son of Rob and Karen Melhem, and brother of Michael.

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drippings or excessive dust. David and Judy Long, owners of B.E.K. Paint Company, go above and beyond to make sure their customers are satisfied.

David and Judy Long began thinking about starting their own business in the early ‘90s. At the time, David, a former Marine, was a police officer. After nearly 30 years of service, he was close to retirement. Judy was working part-time as a dental hygienist. Blessed with three children, the Longs knew they would soon be facing some hefty college bills and wanted to be financially prepared. The idea for their future business came about accidentally, when one of Judy’s coworkers needed a few odd jobs done and Judy volunteered David’s help. From there, the couple started a home improvement service, which soon evolved into what has become one of the most respected and quality painting businesses in the northwest area, B.E.K. Paint Company. The company incorporated in 1998, and despite a tanking economy, it managed to grow. B.E.K.’s next big challenge came with the Great Recession, but once again the company survived, and is now on even more solid footing than it has ever been. With a crew of a dozen painters, B.E.K. handles a full range of work including existing homes, new construction, apartment complexes and commercial properties. The majority of B.E.K.’s business comes from repeat customers and referrals, which is a testament to the quality of their work and service. A secret to their success, Judy says, is the caliber of people who work for them. “Our guys are very dedicated workers. Most of them have been

with us since we first started,” says Judy. “They take a lot of pride in their work and go the extra mile to make sure each job is done well – and to David’s standards.” While Judy handles the administrative end of the business, David meets with customers, manages the painting crews, provides estimates and ensures that customers are completely satisfied. And on that last note, Judy says he often goes far beyond what is needed to satisfy the customer. “David is very picky and he focuses on details,” Judy says. “If David won’t have it in his house, he won’t put it someone else’s.” It’s not just about the end result, though. B.E.K. customers can be assured the process itself will be a positive experience. The difference is evident from the start, when David meets with a potential customer to provide an estimate. The company will never accept an upfront deposit, and because he’s heard horror stories about scam artists who take the money and are never seen again, he cautions people against paying any company for work before the job is completed. “I warn people that there are

paint contractors who will ask for a deposit,” says David. “I tell them to never pay until the job is done.” Judy also notes that people should carefully consider who they allow on their property to do work. “We take care of our employees, pay workman’s comp, liability insurance and all the other business fees,” explains Judy. “People need to know that the workers they let into their home are fully covered. If they’re not, and an accident occurs on their property, the results could be financially disastrous.” With B.E.K., a lot of preparation is involved before the first can of paint is ever opened. For interior jobs, the crew drapes all the furniture and moves it to the middle of the room. The entire room is covered to protect the furnishings from accidental paint

And with exterior jobs, the crew will cover such things as patios and brick windowsills. If necessary, they’ll also pressure wash, caulk and sand. “We do it because we care,” says David. “If I don’t like how a job is going, I know my clients aren’t going to like it, so we do it right.” Once the job is complete, the crew takes extra measures to always leave a place looking better than it did before they came in. B.E.K. also works on getting in and out in a timely matter. “We know it’s inconvenient to have someone working in your home or office, whether it’s inside or outside,” says Judy. “Our guys are so good at what they do, they just go do it. We don’t move in with you.” Married for 33 years, David and Judy live in northwest Greensboro. They have three children: Brian, 28, a police officer who graduated from Virginia Tech, Katherine, 26, a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill who is in the process of getting her doctorate in physical therapy, and Elizabeth, 23, a graduate of N.C. State who is now in law school at Elon University. All three graduated from Northwest High School. 

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...continued from p. 10 On Sunday March 30, the youth group from Flatrock United Methodist Church in Stokesdale met with Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page to donate stuffed animals they had been collecting. The youth group collected the stuffed animals for sheriff’s deputies to give out to children who come in contact with crime to help put them at ease Photo courtesy of Rockingham County Sheriff’s Dept.

Congratulations, NWHS drama students, on ‘Oz’ performance NW GUILFORD COUNTY – Under the direction of Northwest Guilford High School theatre teacher Abby Cockman,

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Casino Night OAK RIDGE – The stakes were high on April 5 at the Paul J. Ceiner Botanical Gardens in Kernersville, as 153 members of the community played traditional casino games as part of a fundraiser to Photo by Laura Pullins/NWO raise money for Craps was a popular game at Casino Night on April 5. the PTO’s school safety project. “Casino Night” featured silent and live auctions, a mystery wine raffle, and games for the gambling connoisseur. The event was one of several fundraisers the PTO has planned to reach their $45,000 goal for a school safety

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Oak Ridge Military Academy president Dr. Dan Nobles and Kathy Linville await the annual Buster Linville Pass in Review on April 4. The parade commemorates Buster Linville’s life and signiﬁcant contributions to the military academy. “Buster loved the academy and it’s wonderful that they honor him every year,” said Kathy Linville, Buster’s daughter-in-law. Photo by Gail Fritz/NWO

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Kindergarten students dispel urban legend Oak Ridge Elementary kindergarten students in Michelle Cole’s class (assisted by Joie Stevens) recently got a lesson to remember on the first day of spring. After someone read on the Internet that one could balance a broom perfectly due to the vernal equinox on the first day of spring, they did an experiment to see if it were true.

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To determine if the broom was balanced due to the vernal equinox (which it is not), they tested the broom the next day ... and the next week. The class discovered that, amazingly, the brrom can be balanced – but it can be done any day of the year. So, these kindergartners used the scientific method to disprove an urban legend that is all over the Internet!

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SATURDAY, APRIL 12  NC Writers’ Spring Conference | Hone your writing skills on April 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the NC Writers’ Network Spring Conference. Located in the MHRA Building on UNCG’s campus, the conference will offer intensive workshops on fiction, nonfiction, poetry and writing story pitches. Enjoy readings, publisher exhibits, and lunch with an author. More info: call 293-8844 or email Ed@ncwriters.org.  Eggstravaganza | Join us for our first ever Eggstravagaza on April 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Grove, 4530 Jessup Grove Road in Greensboro. Individual activities planned for children from toddlers to 12. Free hot dogs and chips will be served from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. For a schedule of activities for each age group, call 587-6962 or email murdocklynn@yahoo.com.  Community Easter Celebration | Join us on April 12 from noon to 3 p.m. for our community Easter celebration at Liberty Wesleyan Church, 15303 Hwy. 158 E. in Summerfield. We’ll eat lunch, watch a movie, and hear a resurrection egg story, do crafts, and search for eggs in our annual Easter egg hunt. More info: call 643-6968.  French and Indian War historian | Join historian and author Dr. John R. Maass on April 12 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 2332 New Garden Road in Greensboro, as he chronicles a significant, yet often overlooked part of North Carolina’s history. More info: call 288-1776 or email Guco_administration@nps.gov. SUNDAY, APRIL 13  Easter Egg Hunt | The Summerfield Fire Department will host an Easter egg hunt on April 13 at 2 p.m. at Station 9 on Summerfield Road. Meet the Easter Bunny and some real-life heroes. Bring your Easter basket!

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TUESDAY, APRIL 15  Kiwanis Club | The Kiwanis Club of Northwest Guilford will meet at noon on April 15 at Bill’s Pizza, 1431 Hwy. 68 in Oak Ridge. Lunch may be purchased, visitors are welcome. More info: call 485-1100 or email donna.ogletree@allentate.com  VFW Meeting | The Northwest Guilford VFW Post 7999 will meet on April 15 at 6:30 p.m., at the Summerfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Road in Summerfield. More info: call 707-2451 or email vfw7999@gmail.com.

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hard-working, dependable, and always has a positive attitude. She is very encouraging towards her teammates, and she is respected by them for her hard work and dedication.”

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

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Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AP English Extracurricular activities: Photography Favorite food: Arroz con pollo from Rio Grande Favorite band: The 1975 Favorite movie: “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen” Any siblings? Older brother and sister Best vacation ever: Orlando, Florida Years lived in the area: 17

Dream job: Fashion photographer Interesting/fun fact about yourself: I have a tattoo on my left shoulder and plan to get many more. Nickname? “Jaz” Position on the team: Goalie Pre-game ritual or superstitions: Eat and pray with my teammate, Sarah Colby Coach Kaitlin Foster’s comments: “Jasmine Lenard is returning as goalie for the Vikings. She has made tremendous improvement since her first season.”

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Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AP Statistics Extracurricular activities: Club soccer, Spanish Club Favorite food: Ice cream Favorite bands: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Parachute Band Favorite movie: “She’s the Man” Any siblings? Sister, brother Best vacation ever: Panama City Beach for spring break Years lived in the area: 18 Dream job: World traveler Interesting/fun fact about yourself: I love food. Nicknames? “Big Al,” “Starlight Starbright,” “Allzz” Position on the team: Captain, midfielder Pre-game ritual or superstitions: Eating lots of food at team dinner. Coach Jason Thomas’ comments: “Alli is a four-year varsity soccer player. She is

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Hometown: Oak Ridge Toughest class: AP Statistics Extracurricular activities: Field hockey and lacrosse Favorite food: Ice cream Favorite movie: “The X-men” Any siblings? Three younger brothers Best vacation ever: Any beach trip Years lived in the area: 15 Dream job: Building/ testing the “Survivor” challenges Interesting/fun fact about yourself: My lacrosse stick is named Lola. Nickname? “L.E.” and “Loges” Position on the team: Midfield Pre-game rituals or superstitions: I always wear white socks, put black prewrap in my hair, and wear my hair in a braided ponytail. Coach Kaitlin Foster’s comments: “Logan Coon is the core of my midfield. She is an outstanding athlete with an amazing work ethic.”

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Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: Calculus Extracurricular activities: Lacrosse Favorite food: Chicken nuggets Favorite artist: Drake Favorite movie: “Happy Gilmore” Siblings: Younger brother, Jake Best vacation: Bahamas

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Years lived in northern area: 18 Dream job: CEO Fun fact: I’m the fastest on the team. Nickname: “Dave” Position on the team: Goalie Pre-game ritual: I eat Skittles. Lacrosse Coach Doug Beelendorf’s comments: “David personifies genuine humility and lets his action speak on his behalf. An All-American goalie as a junior, David is more than just an athlete – he’s a student-athlete excelling both on and off the field.”

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Hometown: Chattanooga, Tenn. Toughest class: AP Calculus Extracurricular activities: Soccer, Club for NC Fusion and for Northern Favorite food: Italian Favorite artist: Lady Antebellum Favorite movie: “Divergent” Siblings: Four brothers Best vacation: Orlando Years lived in northern area: 8 months Dream job: Estate planner Fun fact: I love animals, so I help at the shelter. Nickname: “LaLa” Position on the team: Center back/captain Pre-game ritual: As long as we win, I don’t shave my legs. Soccer Coach Wes Lewis’ comments: “I was looking for a defender to be captain this year, since I was new to the program. Immediately at tryouts Kayla’s desire and commitment were evident, and she was a natural leader. I was surprised to find out she was new to the school herself. She has brought new ideas and examples from her old soccer programs which are always welcome. She organizes the defense and is a vocal leader. She is also a fierce competitor .... She is truly driven and her personality shows it.”

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In his role as District 1 commander, Sansour oversees a lieutenant, five sergeants, four detectives, 19 patrol deputies, one canine handler and an office manager. The District 1 office investigates crimes related to assaults, burglary, theft, fraud, forgery, vehicle theft, possession or receiving stolen property and juvenile criminal offenses.

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As part of that goal, Sansour wants to make himself and members of his staff available for talks to civic and other groups, and to discuss subjects pertaining to how residents and business owners in the community can make themselves and their properties more safe and less of a target to criminals. Sansour also wants to make his officers more visible at community functions – patrol cars in parades and the like – and have them take advantage of the opportunities to meet and engage citizens in the community.

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Sansour, 39, is a native of Bethlehem, Palestine (the name “Yousef” is the Arabic equivalent of “Joseph”). Soon after graduating from high school he moved to Florida, where he lived with his aunt. “The fighting back home got really bad,” Sansour said of his reason for moving to the United States. The Israeli/Palestinian conflict that Sansour refers to has been ongoing since the mid-20th century. Sadly, most experts agree there’s little hope of a resolution in the foreseeable future. Sansour started his career in law enforcement with the campus police at East Carolina University. He became employed with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office in 1998 as a patrol officer working in Jamestown. In 1999 Sansour was transferred to the vice/narcotics division, where he worked as a detective. In July 2001, while working undercover, he was involved in a drug bust that resulted in the seizure of thousands of pounds of marijuana. His work caught the attention of the FBI. Shortly after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Sansour, who speaks several dialects of Arabic, began working with various government agencies in counterterrorism roles. Those organizations include the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Secret Service and the Department of Defense. Sansour has been involved in missions on six continents, and he has provided training to military and law enforcement agencies across the country. “I can’t go into a lot of details,” he said of his roles post-9/11. “It involved counter-terrorism work both overseas and domestic.” An accomplished competitive shooter,

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The District 1 Sheriff’s Ofﬁce has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County. ASSAULT April 3 | A resident of Donvic Drive in northwest Greensboro reported being assaulted by a known person. An arrest was made in the case.

DRUGS April 5 | During a traffic stop on N.C. 150 West, a driver was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. April 5 | A wanted person was located during a traffic stop on Ivan Street in Stokesdale; marijuana and drug paraphernalia were located during the arrest.

DAMAGE TO PROPERTY APRIL 2 | Ridgewood Home Owners Association, located on James Doak Parkway in Greensboro, reported someone drove an SUV through the grass, causing an estimated $500 in damage to the landscaping. APRIL 4 | A resident of Oak Forest Court in Summerfield reported someone vandalized his neighbor’s vacant home by forcing open a side garage door. The damage is estimated at $150.

THEFT MARCH 31 | A teacher at Northwest High School reported a student stole $32 cash from his desk. April 1 | A customer of the Circle K on Norcross Road in Colfax reported accidentally leaving her purse in the ladies restroom at about 11 a.m.; when she returned for it about an hour later, the purse, which she said contained $3,500 in cash, was gone. APRIL 1 | While conducting an investigation at a home on Summerfield

Road, officers located a pistol that was stolen in 1981 out of Jacksonville, Fla. April 1 | A visitor to Triad Park in Kernersville reported someone broke into her vehicle and stole her purse. Warrants were later issued for the suspect. APRIL 3 | Lowes Foods on N. Church Street in northern Greensboro reported a known offender, Charles Lewis Barnham, took several packages of meat and cheese from the store without paying. The food was valued at $189.97. Barnham was cited and released. APRIL 3 | Gauldin Landscaping & Maintenance, whose office is on N.C. 68 in Oak Ridge, reported someone stole automobile parts from a company vehicle; the parts had an estimated value of $1,628.73.

MISCELLANEOUS March 31 | A resident of Thomas Road in Stokesdale reported a juvenile sustained minor injuries after being bitten by a neighborhood dog. March 31 | Officers making a traffic stop on N.C. 68 found the driver was wanted on several warrants issued out of Rockingham and Guilford counties.

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Mike Williams alongside his ‘64 Ford Fairlane, which he has turned into a replica of drag cars of the mid-’60s. The car remains street-legal. Photo by Steve Huffman/NWO

But then he smiled before concluding rather optimistically, “We’re one of the few (teams) that break even.” Williams, meanwhile, has owned his ’64 Fairlane since 1990, though he didn’t complete its transformation to a drag racer replica until 2010. The car has a 351-cubic-inch Lightning motor out of a ’94 Ford F-150 pickup. Its five-speed transmission came from a Mustang Cobra. The car is maroon and attractive, and remains street-legal. Williams has won numerous awards with the car, though he’s never dragraced it and has no plans to do so. The Fairlane won the pro street national

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award at a meeting of the National Fairlane Club in York, Pa., and has won similar awards at a gathering of the National Mustang Racing Association in Atlanta. Williams said anyone interested in stopping by Snatchers for a glance at the vehicles is welcome, though the cars are not always there. The Sextons have “Lil’ Red” on the road often during spring and summer, hauling it to various races. Williams lives not far from his shop and often has his Fairlane garaged at his house. “They’re good for this place,” Williams said of keeping his Fairlane and “Lil’ Red” at his business. “People like cars and we work on cars here.”

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Sansour competes on a national level. He’s one of the sheriff’s office’s best shooters, a grandmaster with the U.S. Practical Shooting Association where he’s ranked among the top 5 percent nationwide. Sansour is also commander of the sheriff’s SWAT team. Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes said Sansour is such a good shooter that his other officers are reluctant to go against him in marksmanship competitions. “They’ve suggested maybe we should break his hand to give the others a chance,” Barnes said, laughing. Barnes feels fortunate to have officers of Sansour’s caliber making up his command staff. The sheriff explained that he

frequently moves those officers from job to job in order to continually challenge them. “I want them to see there are other aspects of the sheriff’s department,” Barnes said. “One day, I’ll have to be replaced.” Sansour declined to be photographed for this article, explaining there is a chance he’ll one day return to undercover work. For those interested in watching him going through a shooting competition, several videos are available on YouTube and can be easily found by Googling his name. Of his new role as District I commander, Sansour says it is definitely a change of pace. “The job offers its own challenges, there’s no doubt about that,” he says.

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Remember our history There’s a sadness in these times. It’s something that’s hard to describe. It’s in the boarded-up windows and the empty houses. It’s in the tobacco sheds left forgotten in the woods. It’s in the eyes of the feral cats and the abandoned dogs who’ve never felt the safety of another’s love. It’s hidden behind the gravestones of those who have no one left to mourn them. It’s written on the faces of those who don’t know how they’re going to provide for their families. It’s held in the hearts of all of us who have lost someone we’ve loved, hoping in our most private moments that the breeze we feel at our back is them saying goodbye in a way that they couldn’t while they were with us. I know that times are changing. I know that this world is changing faster than I can keep up with sometimes. I know that all of us share the hope that tomorrow will

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be better than today, and I know that the roads we’ve traveled and the paths we’ve chosen have led us all here to this moment and this place. I know that lonely breeze at my own back all too well, and I believe I know what that sadness that I feel here is. It’s the past begging us not to forget its lessons. Our politics, our religions, our opinions may all vary, but the details don’t eclipse the truth of our common humanity. Love each other, love yourself, and never judge a book by its cover. If we can put prejudice, greed and animosity behind us, and learn to live together without judgment, then there is hope. No politician, no celebrity, no website, no new technology or trend is going to replace what we risk losing if we don’t all start treating each other with respect and compassion. If we forget our history, then history will forget us. Thomas Butler, Stokesdale

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of hand last week – and to the Stokesdale Fire Department who came and got it out. Fortunately, no loss of property was noted.  Stokesdale Elementary 4th graders, parents, and teachers for a fantastic trip to the Outer Banks this week. Amazing students, supportive parents and caring teachers made my job arranging the travel plans a real pleasure!  Harold Harrelson from Harrelson Plumbing. Your work was great, as was your professionalism. You were on time and provided excellent work. When we were stood up by two “big name” companies, you were there. Thanks!  All the awesome folks of Mercy Hill Church who have worked so hard getting ready to launch the new church location off Regional Road in northwest Greensboro on April 13.

 Reynolds Orthodontics for going above and way beyond to fix my daughter’s braces, even when you weren’t seeing patients. Y’all are awesome!  Summerfield Town Council for repeatedly reducing the property tax burden on their citizens. What a contrast to the Oak Ridge Town Council, who refuses to give us a break despite their huge hoard in savings!  Summerfield Elementary PTA volunteers and staff for hosting a fantastic open house and school tour for rising kindergartners. It was informative, organized and obvious there is a well-supported “community” within the school. My daughter cannot wait to start kindergarten!

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 The walkers with their dogs on Tarleton Drive who let them poop and do not pick it up. A large dog just left a big deposit in my yard – yuck, I don’t want to pick it up!  Wendy’s in Oak Ridge. I had to repeat what I wanted on my cheeseburger four times and you guys still got my order wrong.

 Those who left their dogs running loose and unattended on Williard Road. They came onto our property and killed my cat Tiger, with whom I have shared 13 years. I lost a member of my family because of your foolishness.  The person griping last week about “paranoid property owners.” We don’t want the trail on our property. Tell Scott Whitaker to put the trail that you and “regular” town people would enjoy in your backyard and you can deal with it.  The U.S. Congress for continuing to pass bills into law that redistribute hardearned money from responsible, hardworking U.S. citizens to lazy, governmentdependent citizens. You are growing an already extremely large dependent class.  The driver of the little red car for passing on a curve, near a stop light – on a double yellow line – last Monday as I prepared to go around the mailman stopped ahead of me. You could’ve caused a serious accident!

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Town Manager Bruce Oakley and Parks and Recreation Director Terry Lannon say it’s just not true that Oak Ridge youth take a back seat when it comes to using the park’s athletic fields. In fact, Oakley says the Oak Ridge Youth Association gets priority when it comes to available use of the fields. But after receiving requests from the youth association, church leagues, and other youth leagues and adult groups, a schedule is made at the beginning of each year. Once the schedule is made, it is difficult to accommodate mid-year requests to use the fields.

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“On Dec. 3 I contacted ORYA and asked what weekends they needed for 2014. When I didn’t hear back, I emailed a few weeks later,” said Lannon. “I said ‘if I don’t hear anything from you, I’ll

give you the same weekends you asked for last year’ (which were only two weekends) – and that’s what I did.” The town’s parks and recreation staff maintains the athletic facilities in the park; that maintenance includes seeding, fertilizing, mowing, marking the baselines and raking the fields, plus picking up trash and cleaning the concession stands and bathrooms. Lannon says the town does not charge for Oak Ridge youth in ORYA programs to use the fields. The town doesn’t even come close to profiting from making the fields available to non-Oak Ridge youth and other groups, as some have claimed, but Lannon says any usage fees received from adult, church, and other youth leagues offset the expenses involved in keeping the athletic fields, restrooms and concession stand maintained at a high level.

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TRAILS, BUDGET ...continued from p. 1 private property owners’ land. Town Manager Scott Whitaker told those attending the April 8 council meeting that the town had received a lot of feedback about the proposed trail, and some citizens were obviously “unsettled.” “I just want to let you know that people are hearing you,” Whitaker said. Referring to the town’s comprehensive plan which was approved in 2010 – and which reflected citizens’ desire for more trails – Whitaker said, “Is that still valid? This council wants to hear from you. Everybody wants to hear what the pulse of the community is on this.” The Trails and Open Space Committee meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 23, at 6 p.m. at the town hall. Whitaker said a public hearing will also be held in the future to gain citizen input.

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“The message is, if you care about trails – whatever your opinion is – we’ll have a large meeting and want to hear from folks. And I think that is government working,” Whitaker said. Only one person at the April 8 council meeting spoke specifically on the recently-released draft budget for the fiscal year 2014-2015. Dwayne Crawford said the town had spent over $1 million on property it didn’t even own (referring to the community park, which the town is leasing from Guilford County for $1 per year for 50 years). Crawford said the community center on Centerfield Road had served the town well as a meeting space, and things like the AC and lighting could be brought up-to-date for far less than what it would cost to revamp the former Gordon Hardware building.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEYMOUR’S LAWN CARE. Free estimates, Madison. Simon, (336) 344-0896.

ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 3824767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.

FREE PICK-UP of mowers, batteries, AC’s, appliances, grills, etc. 689-4167. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747. MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 432-4483.

INTERIOR DESIGN SOLUTIONS by Maria Awarded Best of Houzz 2014 in Customer Satisfaction because YOU are the most important design element in our projects. $50 off in-home consultation when you mention the Northwest Observer. (336) 944-2750. www.IDSbyMaria.com. INTERIOR DECORATOR with many years experience available to design indoor and outdoor living spaces in your home. Will assist with colors, fabrics, personal shopping, fabrications, upholstery, and installations. Contact Inga Huff at Heronsnest1@ icloud.com or (336) 257-3943.

FlOOring CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING In-home sales. Licensed/insured. 643-6500.

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Lisa & Jerry Potkay, Stokesdale

(336) 669-7252

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GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150. BRAD’S BOBCAT SVC. Grading, hauling, gravel/dirt, debris removal. 362-3647.

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

guttErS / windOwS / Siding GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofing.com. MAYS SIDING & WINDOW CONTRACTORS, vinyl railings & siding, replacement windows, gutter cleaning and repair. Please call 215-8775 for a free estimate. VINYL SIDING REPAIRS Facia, siding & gutter repairs. Mays Siding, 215-8775, www.mayssiding.com.

lawn carE / landScaping COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. (336) 362-5860. Serving the Triad for 25 years. A KID, HIS DAD AND A MOWER Basic mowing, trimming, blowing in Oak Ridge and Summerfield. (336) 609-4075. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? I can help with landscape/lawncare needs. Trees, trimming, spring prep and cleanup. Honest and reasonable. (336) 464-5215. SHARPER CUTZ LANDSCAPING Lawn care and maintenance to meet your needs. Mowing, mulching, grading, seeding and fertilization (336) 362-2891. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServiceNC.com. D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 312-2706. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Landscaping, driveways, patios, sidewalks, concrete work. 362-3647. WILTON YARD CARE Spring clean-up, trimming, pine needles, mulch, landscaping. (336) 404-0489. TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling and more! (336) 207-6632. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Locally owned and operated. Lic/ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. 24-hr. emergency svc. OR, NC. 643-1119. 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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BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. Annual service agreements. Buzz, 509-6464. STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860. AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING Mowing, irrigation installation, spring cleanup, aeration, overseeding, pre-emergent. Flower bed restoration & design. Call J. Gibson Landscaping. American owned & operated. (336) 419-7236. LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 13-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796. TLC LAWN CARE Lawn mowing, fertilization and weed control. General cleanup. Affordable all-season lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.

MaSOnry CUSTOM HARDSCAPES Let us help create your custom outdoor living space. Patios, stone walls, walkways, outdoor kitchens, firepits, or resurface your brick stoop in bluestone. Call One Guy & A Machine, (336) 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com. Lic/ins.

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 HOME SERVICES PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. Call Brad Rogers for free estimate. Local 314-3186.

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

Spring is here! Let us help with your next outdoor project. No better time for a new patio, sidewalk or driveway. Get on the list now! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

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RIDDLE PAINTING

Furniture Repair & Refinishing Instead of replacing, we can repair and restore your classic furniture to a like-new condition.

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Direct-mailed to every mailbox with an Oak Ridge, Summerﬁeld and Stokesdale address, and available for • Liner replacement • Openings • Repairs • Service • Hot tub/spa repair

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JUNK REMOVAL – appliances, batteries,

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Call about free junk removal, 453-8644. GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS,

LiftMaster, Amarr, and all other brands Free estimates • Insured • 10 years experience

ﬁreplaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair &

PAINTING & DRYWALL STILL PERFECTION PAINTING

ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home de-

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sign/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.

Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, presScott

BEK Paint Co. LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Gated access with 24/7 camera surveillance We carry moving & shipping supplies

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

David & Judy Long, owners

(336) 931-0600

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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.

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. Roof Replacements / Repairs Siding & Windows Custom Decks / Porches General Home Repairs Remodeling / Painting

30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable

TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Licensed General Contractor with college degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We specialize in additions, remodels, garages, decks, sunrooms, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free Estimates. Call or email, 399-4894, tripp@trippsmithconstruction.com. JLB REMODELING, INC. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Insured. Custom remodeling & additions.

POWER WASHING POWER WASHING BY MAYS Specializing in vinyl homes. 215-8775. PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

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REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION. 26 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, rotted wood, decks, siding, windows, fall rooﬁng specialist. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

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MOBILE WELDING SERVICE Residential, wrought-iron fence & gates, custom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, 362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com, RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

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ROOFING

7’ TEAK PATIO TABLE with 6 chairs, $500. 5-foot teak planter bench, $75. 644-9359.

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! Call, email, or Facebook message for a free consultation: (336) 706-6706, kpsforyourpets@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/kpspets, www.petsit.com/kps.

HOMES FOR SALE

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 662-7980, 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. 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.

 MISC. SERVICES ZUMBA FITNESS CLASSES at Gold Standard Fitness, 4446 US Hwy. 220N, Summerﬁeld, NC. Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:30pm. First class FREE/$4 drop-in. For class info, call Alecia, (336) 451-7121. COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. NICOL CHRISTIAN SALON & BOUTIQUE Tina Harvell, owner, hairstylist, color specialist. 3054 Pleasant Ridge Road, Summerﬁeld, NC 27358. (336) 312-3846.

KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Vegetable plants available staring April 18. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerﬁeld. 708-0485. ANTIQUE BARBER CHAIR, restored. Antique china cabinet, very large. Antique walnut dining table, can seat up to 10. (336) 209-0068 or 254-6478. BOOK SALE, April 10-13, Golden Antiques, 4537 Hwy. 220N, Summerﬁeld. Hours: MonSat., 10am-6pm; Sunday, 12n-6pm. Over 3,000 titles, all genres. Great bargains! 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.

 MISC. WANTED WILL PAY CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick-up of appliances, batteries, air conditioners, grills, metal items, computers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.

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

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Selling or Renting? We can help! HOMES FOR SALE Room for your friends 10 acres – Cedar Ridge (farm) 12 acres – Woolen Store (land) 15 acres – Belford (land) 37 acres – Andrews Dairy (farm) 42 acres – Highway 158 (land) 44 acres – Highway 158 (land)

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LOW COST CHRISTIAN COUNSELING now available at Connection Point / Crossroads Community Church. Call for an appointment. (336) 560-7028. FREE PICKUP of appliances, batteries, junk mowers, air conditioners, grills, electrical items, metal items, etc. 689-4167.

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Ready for a new family member? Visit adoptshelterpets.org to see animals in need of a home at the Guilford County Animal Shelter.

PET SITTING / BOARDING HORSE BOARDING, Little Hat Ranch, starting at $225/mo. Pasture, stalls, arena, trails & more! (336) 997-3160.

Ramilya Siegel CRS, GRI, SRES, Chairman’s Circle Award ( 336 ) 215.9856

GREAT PYRENEES, rescued female, deaf, MELDA’S HAIR DESIGNS welcomes Laura Martinez (bilingual), specializing in all beauty services: hair, facials, sugar waxing, manis & pedis. 643-7799 or 552-0796.

7009 Pearson Run Court Stunning R&K-built home in Wilson Farm features main-level master suite, desirable screened porch, two bonus rooms and expandable attic! This home sparkles! $335,000

(336) 215-1820

4006 Ballard Farm Rd, Colfax Northwest Guilford County schools. 2,000 square feet, 3BR/2.5BA, plus large bonus room. Granite countertops, gas-log fireplace, ceiling fans and some hardwoods. Large, fenced back yard. 2-car garage. Quiet neighborhood. Built in 2006. $229,000

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