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Lessons taught, lessons learned Retiring educators in northwest Guilford County share memories, pearls of wisdom by CINDY BULLARD

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The end of the 2013-2014 school year brings the final last day for some of our northwest-area educators, who will be retiring from the school system within the next few weeks. We thank them for taking a few minutes out of their end-of-school-year wrap-up to reflect on their careers in education and share some of their favorite memories and lessons learned, and we wish them all the best as they take a well-deserved recess.

8th grade science teacher at Kernodle Middle School, celebrates 35 years of teaching multiple grade levels, from kindergarten to 9th grade, and service to about 3,000 students.

Q: What are some lessons you have learned from teaching? A: This too, shall pass. Issues in education seem to move in cycles. Q: What is your favorite school day – the first, or the last day of the school year? A: I like the middle of the school year, not the first day when I don’t know my students, and they don’t know me, and not the last day when many are sad, and we are saying goodbye. Q: What advice would you give to teachers just beginning their careers?

A: Teaching isn’t easy, but if you love it, then you are in the right place. Teaching isn’t a job; it’s a career that takes a lot of work, part of which is being a life-long learner, and continually being open to new ideas and strategies to improve your effectiveness in the classroom. Teaching carries many unseen responsibilities; you will impact students’ lives in so many ways, many of which you don’t even realize.

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June 6 marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Normandy, the largest amphibious invasion in history. D-Day, the day of the initial assaults by Allied forces, occurred on Tuesday, June 6, 1944, and though costly, the battle gave western European allies the upper hand in the war against Nazi Germany. (Pictured at right) Summerﬁeld First Baptist Church designed a beautiful display to honor those who served and gave their lives for this country during the Battle of Normandy. Several WWII veterans are members of the church’s congregation.

News in brief................................3 Your Questions ............................4 Senior Grins .................................8 Pets & Critters ..............................9 Where butterﬂies rule ............... 10 Pet Adoptions............................ 11 Charlie and me ........................ 12 Business Notes .......................... 14 Bits & Pieces .............................. 15 Crime/Incident Report .............20 Community Calendar.............. 21 Run the Ridge photos ...............22 RidgeFest photos ......................23 Grins & Gripes ...........................25 Classiﬁeds ................................. 27 Index of Advertisers ................. 31

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Celebrating our 1 year anniversary! Often referred to as the “ﬂag building,” this former blacksmith shop that stands next to the Gordon Hardware building will be taken down later this month. Photo by Patti Stokes/NWO

Gordon property closing delayed SUMMERFIELD – A property closing that had been scheduled for May 30 has been delayed in order to give the current owners more time to prepare to leave the property as it was when the purchase agreement was entered into last November. The Town of Summerfield hopes to close on the “Gordon property” within the next week, says Mayor Tim Sessoms. On Nov. 26, 2013, the Summerfield Town Council announced it planned to purchase two properties totaling 16.1 acres for $399,000. The larger of the two tracts, which borders Summerfield Road and U.S. 220, is 15.66 acres and has three houses and a barn on it. The second tract is .35 acres and is located diagonally across the street from the town hall, at the intersection of N.C. 150 and Summerfield Road. On it rests the historic Gordon Hardware building, which was built over a century ago and has been vacant for decades.

Though the proposed budget for FY 2014-15 does not include funding for the former hardware store’s renovation, the town’s long-term plans are to renovate the building and use it for administrative and meeting space. The town’s proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 includes a $50,000 line item for Gordon property improvements, which will include removing mobile homes that were left on the 15.66-acre tract by tenants of the former mobile home park, demolishing two small houses on the property, and repairing a barn which the town plans to use for storage. The almost 1,100-squarefoot ranch house, which has a driveway off Summerfield Road and was built around 1940, will remain intact. Demolition of the dilapidated “flag building” which stands beside the Gordon hardware building is scheduled for later this month.

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The entrance to West Harrell Road off of N.C. 68 has been closed since January 2013.

announcing the closing and detour routes have been standing. Everyone who travels this area knows this road is closed by now. When will the signs be removed? One is in front of my property and I am tired of looking at it. Also, there has not been a permanent barrier installed at the closed intersection as there has at Stafford Mill Road. Is this a temporary closure or permanent?

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answer: “The closure that is in place was done to create a safer area at the N.C. 68 and Harrell Road area until the project was designed and awarded to provide a permanent closure as well as relocate East Harrell Road. We have opened the bids and are in the process of awarding the contract for this work. This will actually put in place the permanent closure and relocate East Harrell Road.” Ferguson also said he would investigate whether the sign that is in front of the reader’s house could be relocated.

A mysterious teddy bear has been seen in several locations on Harrell Road recently.

I’ve been wondering about a teddy bear that I’ve seen sitting on the side of Harrell Road for some time. The last time I saw it, the bear was leaning against a sign. Before that, it was at a green electronic type box. Do you know why it’s there? From what we’ve found out, the bear has been on the side of the road for months. At first we thought it might have been placed there as a memorial to mark the site of an accident. However, since the bear frequently changes locations, that doesn’t seem to be a likely explanation. We’re stumped on this one. If anyone has an answer, we’d love to hear from you. For well over a year, the entrance to West Harrell Road (off N.C. 68 in Oak Ridge) has been closed and big, ugly orange signs

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Eagle Family Medicine at Brassfield welcomes Dr. Carol Webb

Carol Webb, M.D., knew at an early age that she wanted to go into medicine. Through the examples of her father, who was a doctor, and her mother, who was a social worker, Webb saw the importance of caring for people on multiple levels – taking care of the whole person rather than just treating symptoms. “I look at people as bio-psychosocial beings,” says Webb. “You can’t really understand a person without looking at their physical and mental health as well as their social environment.”

medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Completing a four-year program in both family medicine and internal medicine, she did her residency training at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk. Through this combined program, Webb spent an extra year working with more acute cases such as hospitalized patients and those in intensive care.

It’s that kind of attitude that makes Webb such a perfect fit for Eagle Family Medicine at Brassfield, where the doctors and staff have provided patients with compassionate, quality care for nearly three decades. Webb will officially join the staff on Sept. 2.

One of the things that Webb likes about Eagle Family Medicine is that Eagle manages its own after hours clinic, which is staffed by its own doctors. “I like the idea of providing extended access to our doctors,” says Webb. “It provides continuity of care and helps to strengthen our relationship with the patient. Patients know they will get the same quality care they’ve become accustomed to.” In order to focus on the longterm health of her patients, Webb is big on building strong, long-lasting relationships.

As the newest member of the team, Webb is replacing Dr. Carola Westermann, who will be retiring this fall, and will be working with Westermann’s patients as well as taking on new patients of all ages. A native of Fairfax County, Virginia, Webb received her bachelor’s degrees in both biology and psychology from UNC-Wilmington, and her

“I wanted to see the harder cases during my training to improve my knowledge and improve the care I provide to patients,” Webb says. “My focus is on preventative medicine, but I also feel my training will help me guide patients through transitions in our complex health care system.”

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“I enjoy getting to know my patients and working with them over time,” says Webb. “For me, practicing medicine is a conversation between the doctor and the patient. I work very hard at really listening to my patients to make sure that they feel heard.”

As part of building strong relationships, Webb hopes to be able to help her patients create lifestyles that provide optimum health. “Healthy habits are as important, if not more important, than just taking medicines to treat certain conditions,” says Webb. “In some conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, lifestyle changes can reduce the need for medicines.” Webb believes in helping people change and providing that help in a nonjudgmental, caring way. “It’s not about being perfect,” she points out. “As a doctor, I want to partner with my patients to help them discover what will work best for them.” On a personal note, Webb and her husband Adam will celebrate their third anniversary in October. They have a one-year-old son, Connor, and are currently looking for their dream home in Greensboro. Along with spending time with her husband and son, Webb enjoys gardening, cooking and running. She looks forward to becoming part of both the Brassfield practice and the northwest Guilford community.

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Senior GRINS from Northwest Guilford’s graduating class compiled by CAROLINE TANEY/ NWHS student reporter

This year Northwest High School’s graduating class wanted to share some parting thoughts about those who have positively impacted them over the last four years. So here, in 40 words or less, are their Grins to …

(SOCIAL STUDIES)  Mr. Parrish. Thank you for inspiring us daily to be better people, pursue truth, and live a life we would be proud of. You are a true example of faith and love.  Mr. Thompson, for helping me realize that there is more to life than straight A’s. Thanks for always being there.

 Mrs. Hilliard. You are always showing compassion and care for your students. You put a smile on my face every day.  Mr. Shue. You always make me smile and you obviously love your job. You have impacted so many through your teaching.  Mrs. Russell, for making me appreciate how hard work and studying pays off. I now am better prepared for chal-

lenges that lie ahead.  Mrs. Connor. You are an amazing teacher and you make class engaging and interesting.  Coach E, for making me a better person. You always kept pushing me whenever I needed it and inspired me to help others – thank you for that.  Mr. Coley. You are a great teacher and you prepared our class so well for the AP exam. There were never dull days, even when we took notes!  Mrs. Deyton. I can’t thank you enough for being such a great teacher. I can honestly say I’ve never enjoyed a class so much or been so inspired by someone.

(SCIENCE)  Mr. Russillo, for teaching me to always learn with an open mind. You are without a doubt a teacher that truly motivates and engages with his class. It was an honor being your student.  Mrs. Holler. You are simply a wonderful person.

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 Mrs. Mardis, my chemistry teacher in my sophomore year. You tutored me (with no complaints) until I understood everything. You have always been kind and sweet, and I am thankful to have had you as a teacher.

 Mrs. Burdzy. Thank you so much for an awesome year! Your teaching helped push me to study nursing in the future.  Mrs. Haywood. You inspired me to go into chemistry. You were an amazing teacher who made everything so easy to understand. You were the best teacher I had in all of my four years at Northwest.  Mrs. Culbertson. You encouraged me to pursue biology and my passion, medicine. I will miss you!  Mr. Strange. Your class has been great. I’ve appreciated all the jokes you’ve made, and you are the reason why physics was fun. Thanks for all your help when I needed it the most.  Dr. Thomas, for being the sweetest man I have ever met. You inspire me daily and will do everything you can to make someone smile. You have changed my life tremendously and I am so thankful for you.  Mrs. Wells – I have never known a teacher as enthusiastic or as committed to teaching her students. You have a knack for knowing what your students struggle with and help them prepare appropriately. We’ll be back with more senior Grins in next week’s issue.

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local children and families and a way to educate people and assist in keeping this nearly endangered species thriving.

As the only butterfly farm in North Carolina, All-A-Flutter does everything needed to produce the Monarchs, from growing the plants to nurturing the eggs and caterpillars to providing a place for the butterflies to reproduce. “The Monarch butterfly lives only two weeks,” says Cammer. “During that time, each butterfly will lay between 200 to 600 eggs. Their goal is simply to reproduce.” The butterfly season begins in April and runs through October, and during those seven months the farm will produce close to 25,000 of these beautiful creatures and will be open for tours, which gives both youngsters and adults the chance to interact with the butterflies and enjoy the freedom of being on a farm.

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Each tour includes an animated educational program that focuses on the Monarch, its life stages and the fact that these butterflies are close to becoming an endangered species. “Monarch butterflies will lay their eggs on only one host plant, the milkweed, which is becoming harder to find,” says Cammer. “Without these plants, there’s no way for the butterflies to reproduce.” Cammer is encouraged by people’s interest in planting milkweed to attract the butterflies. The farm grows all of its milkweed and Cammer says they’re the only local nursery that sells this plant. Her hope is that an increased number of plants will result in a growing Monarch population. As part of the tour, visitors are able to enter the “flight house,” a green-

The idea of growing butterflies might appear to be an easy job, but Cammer says there is a lot of behind-the-scenes work that visitors will never see, and she and Brandon put in close to 80 hours each week during their busy season.

house structure covered with netting and housing hundreds of Monarchs. On a sunny day, the butterflies are active and flock to the visitors as they enter the house. “Monarch butterflies are extremely friendly and they get very excited when they see a group of kids,” says Cammer.

There’s the constant cultivation of the milkweed plant, for example – it takes 160 plants every single day to keep the caterpillars fat and happy.

The gregarious creatures often light on people as they pass through the flight house. Cammer says the butterflies are very attracted to bright colors, hair ornaments and shiny objects. Visitors are also able to hand feed the butterflies.

The milkweed plants are put inside the flight house where the butterflies lay their eggs. At the end of the day, these plants are removed, sanitized and placed in the production greenhouse, which has separate sections for the different life stages.

Along with providing the opportunity to interact with the butterflies, the farm gives children the chance to experience a rustic environment, and as Cammer says, “blow off some steam.” All-A-Flutter packages and ships butterflies for release at all sorts of events, including weddings, parties, memorials and funerals. The normal order ranges from 12 to 50 butterflies, but the farm did one wedding that featured 500 Monarchs.

Within a week, the eggs hatch into caterpillars which do nothing but eat and grow for another two weeks. At that point, they form a shiny, mint green chrysalis. Within another week, the butterfly emerges, is put into the flight house and the process starts all over again. When the season comes to a close, AllA-Flutter sends their butterfly friends off

to Mexico in style. This year’s finale takes place on Saturday, Oct. 11. The farm will raise about 1,000 butterflies, which will be released during a giant celebration. With an extended lifespan of six months, these butterflies are special. They’re not interested in reproducing, at least for the time being. They need to go south for the winter, but when the weather turns warmer, they’ll head back into the states and the cycle will start again.

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DogWatch® Hidden Fence of the Triad Offering your pets the freedom to roam while at home Dave Spain and his wife Alex have been providing pet owners safe, reliable containment solutions for their pets for nearly two decades. The couple’s business, DogWatch® Hidden Fence of the Triad, offers an easy way to contain pets while allowing the animals freedom to roam – both indoors and out. “We understand your pet is an important part of your family,” says Dave, who speaks from a personal perspective. Avid animal lovers themselves, Dave and Alex own three dogs, five cats, two horses and a goat. The couple chose to work with DogWatch® Hidden Fence Systems because they wanted a high-quality product, and a company that stood by it. “The company is awesome,” confirms Dave. “They’ve put a lot of effort into research and development and have included lots of features other companies don’t provide.” Along with the outside fence

system, DogWatch® also offers inside containment systems for those who want to keep their pets from entering specific rooms or areas of rooms. “People will rearrange their lives putting up baby gates and closing off rooms because they don’t want their pets on the furniture or messing up the floors,” says Alex. “Our inside units are easy to use, non-intrusive and eliminate the need for all the unsightly barriers. We can be very creative, depending on the customer’s needs.” The Spains and their employees understand the importance of training pet owners in how to use their system, and they make sure the owners and their pets are comfortable with the system before any pet is allowed off leash. Briefly, here’s how the system works: the pet wears a collar with a receiver, and when he comes near the underground fence or inside system, he’ll hear a warning tone. If he doesn’t retreat, he will feel a mild vibration. As he gets closer to the fence’s boundary, the intensity of the vibration (stimulation) increases. Once trained, it’s rare for the pet to even receive the stimulation, because he quickly becomes conditioned to

stay within the designated area. A frequent question pet owners ask is if their pets will feel pain from the stimulation. Their concerns are alleviated when they’re given the opportunity to touch the system sensors and experience exactly what their pet will feel. The intensity level of stimulation can be adjusted individually, allowing for the fact that one pet may need more stimulation while another may need less. “It’s based on the tolerance of the pet,” says Alex. “Every pet is different.” Having installed systems throughout the Triad, the company has no shortage of testimonials from happy pet owners. “I just wanted to tell you that my DogWatch® fence is the best investment I made since marrying my husband,” wrote Shirley Rose of Oak Ridge. “My two runaway schnauzers have the run of our yard, and were easily trained to stay within the boundaries.” “I called other fence companies and chose you because of several factors,” wrote Cindy Elder of Winston-Salem. “You didn’t try to sell a fence for price. You spoke of service (locally), quality of materials, placement of the fence to better suit our needs, what would be best for our

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two Labs, and you asked questions about our Jack and Abby. No other company did that. Your knowledge of dogs, expertise and concern for my pets sold me on your company.” Before installing the system, Connie Myers of Kernersville was constantly battling to keep her dog, Daisy, from escaping the house and running into traffic. “Now that we have DogWatch®, Daisy is a different dog,” Myers wrote. “Training Daisy was very quick and easy with Alex’s expert instructions and patience. The best part about the experience was feeling that we were working with folks who cared as much about our dog as we did.” “This is personal to us,” confirms Dave. “We go above and beyond to make sure every system we install is working correctly and that our clients are completely comfortable with the security of their pets.” Dave and Alex live in Kernersville with their three sons. An Army veteran, Dave, Jr., 23, has just returned from two tours in Afghanistan and is joining his parent’s company. Kyle, 15, and Cameron, 13, are students at East Forsyth High School. Both boys are heavily involved in lacrosse. 

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Novant Health names new chief operating ofﬁcer Jeff Lindsay has accepted the newly created position of executive vice president and chief operating officer for Novant Health effective June 1. Lindsay will join Novant Health’s executive team in overseeing strategy for the entire organization. Lindsay has served as a leader at Novant Health since 1996 when he joined as the director of cardiac services at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Most recently, he has served as president of the greater Winston-Salem and eastern markets as well as leader of the executive operations council. Lindsay will partner with John Phipps, M.D., executive vice president and president of Novant Health Medical Group, in a physician/administrative partnership to ensure the health system’s physiciandriven approach and key strategies are

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effectively executed at the operational level across the Novant Health footprint. Denise Mihal, R.N., will become the new senior vice president of the greater Winston-Salem market and president of Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

Additionally, Sean Sanz has accepted the role of chief operating officer for Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Most recently, he was the vice president of operations for the greater WinstonSalem market.

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Woody named principal of Northern Middle School Guilford County Schools recently announced that Aaron Woody will be the principal at Northern Middle School, effective July 1. Woody will take over from Dr. Sam Misher, who is retiring at the end of this month after serving 32 years as a teacher and administrator. Woody has served as the principal of Lindley Elementary since July 2011. As the school’s leader, he increased school communication among staff, parents and community leaders, teaming up with new business partners to help increase funding and support for the school. He created a guided reading program that became a model for the

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Woody previously served as an assistant principal at Allen Jay Middle School and as a teacher at Mendenhall and Jackson middle schools. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Liberty University and a master’s degree and doctorate from UNCG.

Lowes Foods launches annual summer food drive Lowes Foods is running its annual summer food drive, Bag Childhood Hunger, now through June 30. Food donations will be collected at all Lowes Foods in our area and will be delivered to food bank agencies in the local communities where they are collected. Since 1995, Lowes Foods has collected over 19 million pounds of food which has been distributed to families in the Carolinas and southern Virginia.

One in four children in our region is living in poverty and at risk of going hungry. This is a particular concern over the summer months when children do not receive school lunches. Donation bins are located in each store for quick and easy drop-off. Instore, customers may purchase pre-made bags of non-perishable items most needed or donate cash at registers in increments of $2 or $10.

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Dr. Samuel W. Misher, principal of Northern Guilford Middle School, has had a 32-year career as a teacher and an administrator. Q: Approximately how many students have you served as an administrator?

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eight months pregnant. There was a bad thunderstorm with lightning and we got drenched! Water was running over our shoes. We spent most of the trip in a bathroom because it was unsafe to come out! It was so horrible that it was funny! Lastly, my memories of Stokesdale Elementary are dear to me. We have great students and parents, many that stay in touch with me still today. My classroom is my home away from home. I’ve spent all 30 of my years in this same room. It will be hard to leave.

Jesse L. Suggs, Jr. is the orchestra director at Northern Guilford Middle School. He has taught for 45 years, in grades 4 through 12 – teaching over 7,700 students during his career.

Q: What are some of your most memorable teaching moments? A: The first most memorable moment was being the guest conductor of my first Junior All-State orchestra in Charleston, South Carolina, in the early ‘70s. I knew no one in South Carolina, and I didn’t know how they got my name and invited me to be their guest conductor. I recall some of the cello students remarked that they had never seen a black orchestra director. It was a wonderful success, and later in the mid ‘90s, the young lady who was the concertmaster of my first All-State introduced herself to me at the Southeastern Honors Orchestra Clinic which was held on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. What an incredible surprise to see and meet her again after all those years! She was now an orchestra director as well, and still performing on the violin. The next most memorable mo-

ment occurred at the Four Seasons Mall in 1975, when the Smith High School Orchestra played 10 hours and seven minutes non-stop in an effort to get into the Guinness Book of World Records. We met our goal, and later, in 1988 at the then Carolina Circle Mall, we broke our own record and played 12 hours. Both of these events were also fundraisers. There have been many rewarding teaching events, but I guess this year’s Northern Guilford combined 6th, 7th and 8th grade orchestra ranks pretty high because we competed in the 2014 Dixie Classic Music Festival in Richmond, Virginia. This orchestra did something that no other orchestra has ever done before in the festival – we played our entire program (14 minutes of music) from memory and earned a Superior-1 rating from four judges. That was very special for me. Q: What are some lessons you have learned from teaching?

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A: Probably the most significant lesson I’ve learned is students are capable of anything you teach them, whether it’s above their technical or physical means or comprehension. Just do it! Q: What do you plan to do upon retirement? A: One should never retire. I’m just going to rearrange the things I want to do, and serve in perhaps a different way. Q: Do you have any other memories you’d like to share? A: I would love to talk about the Smith High School orchestra’s tour in Australia and Singapore, but it would be too long. We really enjoyed the $1.3 million fireworks from the Opera House in Australia, and our audiences in Singapore were very warm and responsive to our performances. Look for “Lessons taught, lessons learned” from other northwest-area retiring educators in upcoming issues.

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CRIME / INCIDENT report The District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County. THEFT MAY 28 | The owner of M&M Tire and Auto on U.S. 220 in Stokesdale reported an unknown male stole three broken radiators, six used rotors and two damaged A/C compressors from the business, a loss estimated at $64.

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BURGLARY MAY 27 | A resident of Mt. Carmel Road in Stokesdale reported a neighbor, Joseph Kent Graves, broke into the victim’s outbuilding and stole a riding lawn mower and two weed eaters. The lawn mower has since been recovered.

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MAY 31 | A Concord resident reported his Google Nexus Tablet was stolen while he was shopping at the Goodwill in Oak Ridge Commons shopping center. Melvin Thomas McDonald of Summerfield was released after being cited for possession of stolen property and larceny, and the stolen item was returned.

MAY 30 | A resident of Shadyside Drive in Summerfield reported someone gained entry to her home through an unlocked rear door and stole multiple electronics, valued at $4,000.

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MAY 26 | A resident of Mt. Carmel Road in Stokesdale reported a known person damaged her car.

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JUNE 1 | A resident of N.C. 150 in Greensboro reported an unknown person damaged her mailbox.

DRUGS/ ALCOHOL MAY 26 | After investigating a suspicious vehicle at the intersection of U.S. 220 and U.S. 158 in Stokesdale, officers made a DWI arrest. MAY 27 | Officers making a traffic stop on Ellisboro Road in Stokesdale arrested the driver for DWI. MAY 29 | Officers making a traffic stop on U.S. 220 in Summerfield arrested the driver for DWI. JUNE 1 | Officers making a traffic stop on Peeples Road in Oak Ridge arrested the driver for DWI. JUNE 1 | While conducting another investigation at a residence on Rosedale Drive in Oak Ridge, officers charged a suspect with possession of drug paraphernalia.

FRAUD MAY 29 | A New Dawn Realty, located on Ellisboro Road in Stokesdale, reported discovering the company had purchased advertising from an unauthorized seller. The following day, the suspect tried to sell advertising to another business in Oak Ridge Commons shopping center.

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 Jim Guthrie, standing beside his pride and joy, an ’84 pro street Chevy Camaro, was one of about 90 classic car owners who participated in the annual cruise-in on May 30. The cruise-in is one of many popular Friday evening attractions at each year’s three-day RidgeFest celebration.

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Students raise funds for Flurry’s Hope Flurry’s Hope volunteer Melania Kidwell gives Toby, one of two blind horses who visited with Stokesdale Elementary students on May 21, some love. To learn more about Flurry’s Hope, visit www.ﬂurryshope.com. For more photos from Flurry’s Hope’s visit to Stokesdale Elementary, visit www.facebook.com/ northwestobserver.

North Carolinians for Home Education has awarded their 2014 scholarships. The NCHE scholarship is a $1,000 one-time award that is provided by NCHE member donations. Each year, two students are chosen from the group of applicants for their academic achieve-

ment, leadership ability, character and initiative. Alexandra Raner was one of this year’s winners. Raner, daughter of Greg and Debra Raner of Summerfield, will attend Liberty University in the fall to pursue her dream of becoming a largeanimal veterinarian.

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Stokesdale Elementary students and staff raised $1,000 for Flurry’s Hope Blind Horse Rescue, and to show appreciation, Dr. Emilie Storch, clinical psychologist and director of Flurry’s Hope, brought two blind horses to visit the school’s campus on May 21. Storch spoke with students about the

importance of loving humans and animals alike, despite disabilities they may have. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, it was the gift of a blind horse that taught Storch how to live again, and inspired the rescue mission she operates today.

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She actively serves the community as a volunteer precepting college students to become nurse practitioners, and also enjoys teaching as an adjunct professor.

 Oak Ridge Elementary teacher Mindy Brame. Hands down the best teacher ever! Your dedication is amazing. Our children not only grew in academics, but also in character. Thank you for caring for and understanding each and every one of them!

Born and raised in Winston-Salem, Padonda is the proud mother of a 7-year-old daughter, Kamryn Gabrielle, and a Shih-Tzu dog named Aggie.

 The Merchants Association of Oak Ridge and Town of Oak Ridge for another great RidgeFest!

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 Guilford County Animal Shelter for reducing adoption fees on cats until July 5 (see photos of adoptable cats and other animals on the shelter’s Facebook page).

 My mail carrier. Last week I had my neighbor to my right’s mail, they had the neighbor on their right’s mail, and my neighbor on the left had mine. Don’t mail carriers have to read numbers and names?

 Oak Ridge Fire Department for keeping our children safe last week as they traveled to and from their year-end party at the town park. The kindergarten parents and teachers at Oak Ridge Elementary School thank you for your dedication to the community!

 The cruel abuser who burned the Lhasa Apso “Toby” found on Lawndale Drive in Greensboro. He’s being treated for third-degree burns at NCSU Vet Hospital and lost an eye after two surgeries. See the Susie’s Fund Facebook page for updates.

 CVS in Summerfield. I recently went to another area CVS and it was a mistake. I ended up going to Summerfield anyway, where I’ve been going for years, and I received excellent service as usual!

 The person complaining about the police officer speeding and on the phone. I don’t condone speeding, but there are no laws in North Carolina prohibiting anyone from talking on a cell phone while driving.

 The Kids Care Club at Stokesdale Elementary for the very special care package that they made for me following my cancer surgery. I will treasure your sweet cards and thoughtful gifts always!

 The person at Stokesdale Town Park, by the children’s play area, who threw down a cigarette which started a fire last Friday. They had to call the fire department! It was within 1 inch of setting the bench on fire.

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Several people who live near the park spoke to committee members concerning parking problems, and how a trailhead for the A&Y Greenway would only worsen matters. If approved, the greenway would be extended about 2.6 miles, from a pedestrian tunnel under U.S. 220 to the community park. “It’s not just a parking issue, it’s also a traffic issue,” said Andy Duffy, one of those residents who lives near the park. Another neighbor said a bicycle hub (at the trail’s end) would make matters even worse.

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Committee members voted during their monthly meeting on May 28 to recommend to council members that they “look into” parking and traffic problems around the park. The area includes Summerfield Community Center and Summerfield Elementary School, near Centerfield Road and Greenlawn Drive.

Oak Ridge Town Councilman George McClellan (left), three generations of the Cook family, and Oak Ridge Town Council members Jim Kinneman and Mike Stone (right) stand underneath a new historic marker placed at the Stafford-Benbow house on Oak Ridge Road on June 1. The Cooks purchased the house about 25 years ago and have since undergone extensive renovations.

Extending the greenway to the community park has become a hot-button issue, and committee members spent most of last week’s two-hour meeting trying to find new parking areas that

would allow residents access to the proposed trail. Several residents who attended the meeting complained that officers with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office don’t ticket those who violate No Parking signs in and around the park. They said the roads are often congested with traffic and parked cars, many parked where they shouldn’t be. “I’m afraid a child is going to dart out and somebody is going to run over (them),” said Bill Stafford, a resident who has voiced opposition to the trail.

The resolution to be sure council members are aware of the parking and traffic problems came at the suggestion of committee member Jason Webster, who said the parking situation was a “significant barrier to developing the A&Y Trail.” Committee members discussed the possibility of making more parking available at sites everywhere from the intersection of Strawberry Road and U.S. 220 to locations north of the park. “The southern end, there’s possibilities,” said committee chair Paul Lambrecht. “The northern end, there’s less.”

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FREE PICKUP of appliances, batteries, junk mowers, air conditioners, grills, electrical items, metal items, etc. 689-4167.

up of appliances, AC’s, grills, metal items,

Construction Services, INC

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Cruise, Land, Disney, Europe & more

Joy Sigmon

junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328. CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pickcomputers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167.

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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. 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.

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VACATION PROPERTY CAROLINA MARINA, 214 Pelican Dr. Jet ski lift, boat slip, 40’ covered deck, park model, water front. $112,000. 337-9268.

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Blackwelder, (336) 644-1476.

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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.

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 MISC. FOR SALE HP ENVY 20 TOUCHSMART PC, less than 1 year old, barely used, keyboard, charger, mouse incl. $400. (423) 736-3990. WURLITZER PIANO, 1996 model, cherry, perfect condition, appraised at $1,200, asking $1,000. (336) 643-7882.

advertising@nwobserver.com. ONYX is a one-year-old medium male hound mix who enjoys playing with his squeaky toys and fetching tennis balls. Onyx prefers to stay active and would be perfect for a family who has lots of time to play and take him on walks. He is not cur-

KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Vegetable plants and hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerﬁeld. 708-0485.

rently neutered, but will be as part of his

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

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2009 ROCKWOOD ULTRA-LITE CAMPER, 8313SS, with or without warranty, like new, white cabinetry. (336) 382-9156. 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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HOMES FOR SALE WATERFRONT TOWN HOME on Belews Lake, 2BR, 3BA, 2 boat slips and covered boat storage.

$272,900 and assistance

with closing costs. (336) 414-7223.

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Onyx, or to see other pets needing a forever home, visit the the Guilford County Animal call (336) 297-5020.

PET SITTING / BOARDING PET SITTING.

Caring and responsible.

$14 per 30-minute visit. (336) 601-2087. 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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It’s pool time! Priced to move in! Located at The Cardinal with fenced yard and pool. Loaded with updates. Recent HVAC & roof. Great sunroom! Popular Northwest High School. Over 2,200 square feet offered at $225,700.

NANCY HESS, Realtor ® (336) 215-1820

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7986 Fogleman Way The Grove at Oak Ridge Lakes – main floor living at its finest! This 1-story home with full unfinished basement has room to grow. Offers 3 BR & 2 ½ BA on the main with amazing one-of-a-kind open floor plan. Fenced, private 0.92 acre yard. $329,900

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7203 Oak Creek Court, Stokesdale Gorgeous custom home on wooded, 1.86acre, cul-de-sac lot in Oak Creek n’hood. 4 BR & 3½ BA w/full unfinished basement. Pre-inspected & ready to move in! Great location & easy commute to anywhere in Triad. NW Schools. $333,900

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CHurCHes Central Baptist Church ..........................8 First Baptist Church of Summerfield.......4 Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church ...........18

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8140 Sangiovese Drive

This home is a retreat worth seeing. Master and guest bedroom on main floor, and 2 more bedrooms on 2nd floor. Updated kitchen with granite and stainless steel appl. All on 3.68 beautiful acres. $359,000

4BR/3.5BA/3-car home. Tons of natural light! LR w/ custom cabinets & fireplace. Hardwoods. Coffered ceiling in DR. Granite kit/SS appl/ gas cooking & more. Media room w/surround sound. Master on main. Huge walk-in attic. Screened porch/stamped patio. $545,000

ANN POWELL, Realtor ® (336) 327-3473

Gail Kerber, Realtor ®

Broker/Owner (336) 327-1165

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