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Girl Scout project brings attention to dog tethering On Sept. 10, a donation night will be held at Rio Grande in Oak Ridge to collect dog items for care packages by SHARON NEELY NW GUILFORD COUNTY – For some well-meaning canine owners, chaining a dog is a way to keep it close to home and away from harm when containing it in a fence is not an affordable option. Unfortunately, many chained dogs are left unattended for long periods of time with little opportunity for exercise, play, shelter from severe weather or contact with humans.

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A team of Unchain Guilford volunteers built their ﬁrst fence in July for a Guilford County family and their dog, Thor. Project Bark also provided a dog house for Thor.

In November 2013, Guilford County Board of Commissioners approved an animal ordinance that prohibits unattended tethering of dogs. The ordinance defines unattended tethering as “restraining a dog with a chain, cable, wire or other devise to a tree, post or similar object without its owner present while the dog is tethered/chained.” The animal ordinance went into effect in March, and Guilford County residents have until March 2015 to become compliant. The county is using the interim period for community outreach and education, during which time no citations are being issued. In response to the new animal ordi-

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That’s a lot of dirt! Dirt is being brought in to ﬁll holes on property, but developer said it will be a while before construction gets underway by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – Bulldozers moving gigantic mounds of dirt are getting a lot of attention from passersby, who are curious about what’s going on at the 80-acre site bordering Deboe Road and N.C. 150. About 45 acres bordering N.C. 150 was zoned for commercial use in 2005 but never developed. An adjoining 34acre tract bordering Deboe Road was zoned for commercial use last October; together, the approximate 80-acre site will be developed for a shopping center by Summerfield resident and developer David Couch of Blue Ridge Companies. At the rezoning hearing last October, Couch described the future shopping center as one that would be “walkable” and have a “village-style” design. Attracting a high-end grocery store to the shopping center is the No. 1 priority, said Couch, and bringing in medical care facilities is the next priority for addressing the needs and wants of Summerfield residents and it neighbors.

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Of the recent activity at the site, Couch said the property is “one big hole,” and 75,000 yards of dirt are being brought in to fill it. “We needed dirt, and we’re taking advantage of a contractor who had dirt and needed a place to put it,” said Couch, who added that dirt is an expensive commodity right now. “We’re doing it (filling in the holes) in a legal fashion,” Couch pointed out. “40,000 square feet at a time.” Regarding the status of the shopping center, Couch said it will be a while

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IN THIS ISSUE News in brief ............................... 2 Your Questions............................ 4 Pets & Critters ............................. 7 Crazy about birds ...................... 8 Brandy the therapy horse ......... 9 High School Sports ....................10 Business Notes ........................... 11 Bits & Pieces ............................... 11 Community Calendar ..............14 Crime/Incident Report .............15 Grins & Gripes ............................17 Classifieds ..................................19 Index of Advertisers ..................23

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NEWS in brief

Northwest area continues to grow NW GUILFORD – Annual estimated population figures were recently released by the N.C. Office of State Budget and Management, and it’s no surprise that all three northwest-area towns have experienced an increase in population since last year’s figures were released. The estimated population figures are as of July 1, 2013. In Oak Ridge, the estimated population as of July 1, 2012 was 6,600; one year later, that number grew by about 2.74 percent, to 6,786.

Summerfield’s estimated population as of July 1, 2012 was 10,657; in one year that number grew by about 2.1 percent, to 10,886. And in Stokesdale, the estimated population as of July 1, 2012 was 5,266; as of July 1, 2013, that number grew by about 2 percent, to 5,373. For the entire state of North Carolina, the estimated population was 9,861,952 as of July 1, 2013, which reflects a 1.015 percent increase over the previous year.

U.S. 158 Bypass study delayed STOKESDALE – A decision to eliminate two of four alternatives for the proposed U.S. 158 Bypass had been scheduled to be made sometime this month. However, when Steve Bowie, chairman of the Town of Stokesdale’s U.S. 158 Bypass Committee, contacted Karen Reynolds of N.C. Department of Transportation for an update, he was told that decision has been postponed. Reynolds said the U.S. 158 Bypass review meeting between federal and state agencies has been re-scheduled for some time between April and June 2015. “This has occurred due to delays in the preparation of the project functional roadway design alternative plans,” Reynolds wrote in an email response to Bowie. The U.S. 158 widening project, estimated to cost $105 million, would widen 18.8 miles of U.S. 158 to multiple lanes from U.S. 421/Business I-40 in Winston Salem to U.S. 220 in Guilford County. The project is divided into three

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sections, and it is Section C, a 6.5mile segment, that would most directly impact Stokesdale. The segment would begin north of Anthony Road and end at U.S. 220. After holding informational workshops and receiving public input, DOT presented four alternatives to the bypass route through Stokesdale. At Stokesdale Town Council’s June 12 meeting, Bowie, on behalf of the town’s U.S. 158 Bypass Committee, recommended that the town write NCDOT representatives and Greensboro Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Transportation Advisory Committee members to request that the U.S. 158 Bypass project be dropped lower on DOT’s project priority list, with the hope that re-prioritizing the project would kill it entirely. The council voted to accept the committee’s recommendation, and the letter was mailed the following week.

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e-mail: questions@nwobserver.com Have any of the town councils in northwest Guilford County allocated funds toward law enforcement for drone technology? If law enforcement is using or plans to use drones for surveillance, monitoring, or investigation, all residents need to be informed and to have input into this activity in regards to privacy concerns and possible abuse.

Deputy Col. Randy Powers of the Guilford County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce said the sheriff’s department has no plans to fund drone technology in the near future.

may not photograph a person or private real estate without an owner’s consent, and may not disperse photographs of an individual without consent unless there is a “newsworthy event” where the general public is invited. The bill includes some exceptions for law enforcement or a “political subdivision” of the state.

Law enforcement is authorized to use drone technology in certain cases, including when a search warrant is obtained, if there is threat of a high-risk terrorist attack, to pursue a suspect considered to be dangerous, search for a missing person, or if it is determined that immediate action is needed to prevent imminent harm to someone or

Before answering your question, we’ll begin with a little background for those who may not be up to speed on legislation recently approved in North Carolina that has to do with unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones. Senate Bill 744, entitled “Unmanned Aircraft Regulation,” was signed into law on Aug. 7. The bill, which has been criticized by some as a much weaker version of the proposed HB 312, “Preserving Privacy Act of 2013,” regulates the use of unmanned aircraft systems in North Carolina. The bill defines an unmanned aircraft as “an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of human intervention from within or on the aircraft and that does not meet the definition of model aircraft.” A provision of SB 744 states that pilots who operate the aerial aircraft

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serious damage to their property. Additionally, the bill states that law enforcement may use unmanned aircraft to photograph gatherings to which the general public is invited on public or private land. A civil suit may be filed against any person, entity or state agency which conducts unwarranted surveillance or who violates the photography provisions of SB 744. If found guilty, the person, entity or state agency that the suit is brought against will be fined $5,000 per distributed photo or video. Now, to answer your question as to whether any northwest-area town councils have discussed allocating funding for drone technology – in short, no. Since any funding for drone technology would likely be allocated through the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, we contacted the sheriff’s office and were referred to Deputy Col. Randy Powers. “I don’t see us using drones anytime

soon,” said Powers. “The services we have here work just fine.” Through a federal program, cooperation with other local sheriff’s departments, and the use of drug forfeiture money, Guilford County Sheriff’s Office obtained use of a fixed-wing plane in 2009 that performs tasks similar to those that a drone can perform. Since that time, the plane has been used to search for missing people, locate and photograph drug activity, and fly over high-crime areas to help in the apprehension of suspects. Powers said the sheriff’s office sees little need to invest in a drone that would cost about as much as the fixed-wing plane, only work for a limited amount of time in the air, and be subject to numerous federal and FAA restrictions.

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Council meeting may be lively SUMMERFIELD – Summerfield Town Council will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m. at the Summerfield Community Center on Centerfield Road. Included on the meeting agenda is consideration of Dwayne Crawford to fill a vacant seat on the Finance Committee, an update on the town’s ordinance revisions and the Christmas Tree Lighting planned for late November. Citizens who wish to speak during the Public Comments section of the

meeting are given five minutes to address any non-agenda item. Summerfield Recreation Association supporters are planning to attend the meeting to speak about the town’s decision to charge SRA non-resident rates for using Summerfield Athletic Park; citizens with strong opinions about the town extending the A&Y Greenway are also expected to speak during Public Comments.

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that includes dogs, miniature horses, goats, peacocks and pigs. Tony claims the dogs are his and the birds belong to Suzanne. You might believe that, until he reaches into the cage to get Murphy, the African grey. The couple has had Murphy for about four years and the special bond between Tony and his feathered friend is evident. Murphy’s a talker. He repeats lots of phrases, whistles the Andy Griffith Show theme song and imitates the phone. He also laughs and coughs. And, Murphy loves music and likes to dance. “We leave the radio on for him during the day,” says Suzanne. “He likes the Zac Brown Band and Carrie Underwood, especially her song Cowboy Casanova.” Lulu, a white cockatoo, resides in a Photo by Annette Joyce/NWO

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cage near Murphy. While her vocabulary is more limited than Murphy’s, she’s still quite the entertainer. In the evenings, Lulu and Murphy come out of their cages. Murphy roams around on the floor and Lulu sits with Suzanne on the couch, often harassing the three small indoor dogs that she shares her home with. “Lulu needs a lot of attention,” says Suzanne as she gently strokes the bird’s head. “She’s really sweet, but she often chases the dogs.” Close by is Petite, a parrotlet that prefers her own company to that of other birds. Her favorite activity is swinging, usually at high speeds. The majority of Suzanne’s birds are housed in their own private quarters upstairs. The loft-like structure allows the Hodges to enjoy the chirping and cooing of the birds even when they’re not in the same room. Suzanne relishes spending time daily with her “babies.” Like Lulu, Murphy and Petite, these little birds have unique personalities. There’s Shy Boy, a gorgeous parrotlet that finds comfort inside a little tent Suzanne has set up for him. A large cage holds eight budgies that mingle with each other and share a playground. In another area, two parrotlets are busy raising their family of four. Even though these birds can be aggressive, the pair allows Suzanne to handle

the babies without any fuss. Suzanne says keeping everything clean is one of the most important things to her birds’ survival, and she cleans cages about three times a week. Rather than using water dishes, which can collect harmful bacteria, she uses water bottles hooked to the sides of the cages. She is in the process of converting her birds’ food from birdseed to pellets, which she says is healthier for them. To make sure they get the proper nutrition, she makes her own “bird bread,” a concoction of Jiffy mix, eggs, vitamins and frozen vegetables that she says the birds love. Avoiding boredom is also a key factor to a bird’s health. “If they get bored, they’ll pluck their feathers out,” says Suzanne. To avoid this, she fills the cages with all sorts of toys and distractions such as swings, bells, ropes, balls and blocks that provide hours of entertainment for both the birds and their people. A lady with a very soft spot for all living creatures, Suzanne can’t imagine her life without her birds. She occasionally breeds them, and currently has five young parakeets that are ready for a good home. Though it will be a little hard to say goodbye to them, she fortunately has plenty of others to shower with love and attention. 

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The Northern Guilford Nighthawks dominated the football field in their first game of the season on Aug. 29, ending the game with an impressive 35-7 victory against Page. Early in the first quarter, Northern capitalized on a blocked punt by senior Landon Klick that led to the Nighthawks’ first touchdown of the season, a 6-yard touchdown pass from Cameron Harris to CJ Freeman. Northern’s offense looked sharp behind Harris and Freeman, who each finished with three touchdowns. But it was Northern’s defense, led by seniors Jeremiah McCoy and Duncan TaylorDean, which held Page scoreless for the first 47 minutes of the game. “Our players did some things that we haven’t been doing,” said head football coach Johnny Roscoe. “In all our scrimmages, we came out passive. “(Against Page) we came out and played with aggression. I enjoyed the defense swarming to the ball.” Stat of the week | In his first career start as quarterback, Harris passed for two touchdowns, rushed for one and

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even intercepted a pass on defense. Meaningful stats | CJ Freeman rushed for 177 yards on the ground and totaled three touchdowns – two rushing and one receiving. Hot | Northern’s offensive line allowed Freeman to break free for multiple 20yard gains, and did an excellent job of protecting Harris. Not | The Nighthawks, who struggled with yellow flags all night, were assessed multiple penalties for being offsides, false starts, holding and personal fouls. Good Move | Roscoe and coaching staff selecting Harris as the starting quarterback. Next Week | Northern travels to Northwest Guilford on Friday, Sept. 5. Northern topped Northwest last year 33-7, but was forced to forfeit the game after dressing too many junior varsity players. Before the forfeit, the Nighthawks outlasted the Vikings on four straight occasions. Looking toward the game against Northwest, Harris said, “It’s going to be an intense game, but we are going to turn it up on those boys. We’re going to come out with the win, you best believe it. Next week, stay tuned.”

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Advance Auto is now open at 7703 N.C. 68 North in Stokesdale. Shown in photo are Advance Auto team members, Stokesdale Town council members Bill Jones, Vicki White-Lawrence and Frank Bruno (who also serves as president of Four Corners Chamber of Commerce), and JDRF Special Events Director Marlee Foster.

In celebration of its recent opening in Stokesdale, Advance Auto had a ribbon cutting on Aug. 26. During the event, the store presented the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation with a $1,000 donation. Summerfield resident Dan Stanfield moved from one of the company’s Greens-

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Northwest Guilford High School is asking Harris Teeter shoppers to link their VIC card to the high school so Northwest can earn points for all Harris Teeter brand purchases. Link your card online, or tell the cashier you’d like to link it while you’re in line to make your purchases. Be sure to send your VIC card number and last name associated with the card to Mrs. Garner at Garners@gcsnc.com by Sept. 10 to be entered in a drawing for four NWHS football tickets.

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 9/11 Memorial Service | A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Sept. 6 at Linear Park in downtown Stokesdale. This event will honor the first responders on 9/11 and thank local first responders. More info: call Donna McCall at 643-4485. MONDAY, SEPT. 8  NWHS Open House | Northwest Guilford High School will host Walk the Schedule Night/Open House for 9th-12th graders and parents on Monday, Sept. 8, from 5-6:30 p.m. A senior information meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPT. 9  Four Corners Chamber of Commerce | Four Corners Chamber of Commerce will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 9 at BJ’s Grill in Stokesdale, 8212 U.S. 158. Business owners and citizens from all northwest communities are welcome to attend. Dinner will be provided. More info: call Frank Bruno, 337-8473.

 Preventing Childhood Obesity | A free seminar on childhood obesity will be offered Sept. 9, 7-8 p.m. at Summerfield Farms, 3203 Pleasant Ridge Road. Dr. Sarah Armstrong will share ways to develop good eating habits for life. More info: call 643-2006 or email info@summerfieldfarms.com.

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 11  MAOR Meeting | Merchants Association of Oak Ridge will meet Sept. 11, 7:30-9 a.m. at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. More info: merchantsofoakridge.com.

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7301 Summerfield Road

6 to 8 p.m. at Northern Guilford High School, 7101 Spencer Dixon Road. Walk your child’s schedule and meet the teachers. The NGHS PTSA, Athletic Boosters, Fine Arts Boosters and Music Boosters will be selling memberships, spirit wear, planners and athletic passes. More info: call 643-8449.

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The District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County. BURGLARY AUG. 27 | A Greensboro resident reported an unknown person broke the lock to an outbuilding at a construction job on Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale. The stolen items were valued at $6,060 and included an ATV, fertilizer, seed and a gas can.

DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AUG. 30 | A resident of Mt. Carmel Road in Stokesdale reported an unknown suspect broke the rear window of her Ford F-150, causing about $400 in damage.

THEFT AUG. 27 | A Summerfield resident

reported his Nissan Sentra was stolen near Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge after the vehicle was left disabled on the side of the road. AUG. 30 | A resident of Deboe Road in Summerfield reported his 2004 Dodge Ram pickup was stolen from his driveway. The suspect damaged two fence posts as he fled the scene. The vehicle has since been entered into the National Crime Information Center system. AUG. 31 | Dollar General, located off Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale, reported a Stokesdale resident stole three 25-ounce cans of Bud Light. The suspect was apprehended and charged.

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“Josh made some very crucial plays when we needed them most,” head football coach Jared Rolfes said. “I was the most happy with him sticking to the little things that make the offense go.” On the difference between Week 1 and Week 2 of the season, Rolfes said, “We played a lot more confidently; we did not make as many mental errors. We were not as good on defense, but we had three starters sit out and that makes it tough. “Our kids know how to find ways to win no matter how the game is going,” Rolfes continued. “Some may look at our first two games as a problem because we won them both late. I see it as a good indicator of a no-quit attitude. It also speaks to our level of conditioning.”

and seniors Cary Miller and Zack Tyler played well on defense. Next Week | Looking toward the match-up against Northern Guilford on Sept. 5, Rolfes said, “We go to every game with the idea of playing a faceless opponent. We really don’t care who it is. For me, I really liked being at Northern and still have a good relationship with a lot of the players. Northern presents a big challenge, but one we are excited about. “I see it as the big boxing match setup – kind of the Rocky Balboa versus the big strong Russian. We plan to make sure this is a title fight.”

Notable mention | Sophomore Thomas Hennigan had nine catches and two touchdowns. Rolfes said senior running back Tariq Howard gave the Vikings a good run threat late in the game,

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Five generations got together for this family photo (from right to left): Helen Gauldin, greatgreat-grandmother, Linda Gauldin McKinney, great-grandmother, Mitzi McKinney Dew, grandmother, Megan Dew Dennis, mother, and Kamden Dennis, “baby boy extraordinaire.” Baby Kamden is the ﬁrst boy born into this Summerﬁeld family in several generations; to the disappointment of his grandmothers and great-grandmothers, Kamden has just moved with his parents to Seattle, Washington, where his father is stationed with the U.S. Coast Guard.

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 The employees and volunteers with Oak Ridge Swim Club for another great season of water fun; the kids in our neighborhood love being there!

 Oak Ridge Elementary staff for coming together to do the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Such a great example to our Oak Ridge community. We are so blessed to have such an amazing staff

putting kids’ imaginations in gea r: exploring & learning about differ ent vehicle

 Jamaal Johnson, personal trainer with Snap Fitness, for his amazing boot camp classes, and Destination Arts for providing a great space. Thanks for great workouts!

 Whoever’s in charge of the U.S. 158 / N.C. 68 intersection; it now has a yellow arrow (instead of green), and the traffic since school started has been awful. Isn’t there something that can be done to help with the morning traffic?

•• Kona Ice for sale to beat the heat Rain or shine; •• Other surprises sorry, no pets •• Climb on, hear, and experience a: garbage truck; Gus the Bus; ladder firetruck; tractor; boat; sheriff’s car, motorcycle, mobile command post; tow truck; mobile pet washing station; ambulance; bucket truck; Mack truck; camper; military vehicle; city bus; and more

 Northern Guilford High School for the tremendous efforts to accommodate schedule requests. It’s not an easy task, and you have done an outstanding job in trying to make everyone happy. Keep up the good work!

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 Northern Guilford High School’s marching band. You all sound wonderful. Can’t wait to hear more!

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where,” said Emma, who along with Hannah attends Northwest Middle School. “We would notice that some of the dogs couldn’t get to their food.”

...continued from p. 1 nance, a non-profit organization called Unchain Guilford was formed with a mission to “encourage, educate and help build a safer community where dogs are a part of the home and family.”

“We felt bad and just wanted to do something to help them,” added Hannah. Ellen Metzger, a board member and volunteer coordinator for Unchain Guilford, is delighted to have the girls’ help.

Besides helping to educate dog owners about caring for their animals, the organization raises funds for fencing material, provides volunteers to help construct fencing for approved dog owners, and provides dog houses when needed.

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Northwest Middle School students Hannah Shepard, left, and Emma Sarkisian are partnering with Unchain Guilford as they work on earning their Silver Award through Oak Ridge Girl Scout Troop 41006.

Best friends since second grade, 13-year-olds Hannah Shepard and Emma Sarkisian share many interests, including a love of dogs. But it is the plight of unattended, chained dogs that now has their full interest, and also their hearts as they seek a way to help.

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“These girls are incredibly impressive,” said Metzger. “They came to us with ideas and they’re running with them.” To assist Hannah and Emma with their project, Rio Grande in Oak Ridge will host a donation night on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 5-7 p.m. During that time the girls will be collecting dog bowls, collars and dog toys for their care packages, as well as dog crates. Donations for Unchain Guilford will also be accepted.

questions? want to help? Contact Lori Shepard, (336) 215-5586. For more information on Unchain Guilford, visit www.unchainguilford.org.

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DIRT ...continued from p. 1 before his company is ready to submit a site plan to the town’s planning board, which is the next step in the development process. According to the town’s development ordinance, a site plan must be approved before construction gets underway. The shopping center construction is being planned to coincide with the construction of an I-73 interchange nearby. “We don’t want to open anything before the I-73 interchange at this location is finished,” Couch said. “We are trying to partner with DOT (Department of Transportation). We understand the complications of a big road project, so we have reached out to coordinate with them for parking (trucks and equipment), etc. We are trying to do for them what we would hope someone would do for us.” As for all that dirt you’re seeing at the site on N.C. 150, Couch acknowledges it is a lot – but he can use more. Anyone with dirt to move or sell is invited to email Couch at dcouch@ blueridgecompanies.com.

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HELP CELEBRATE HISTORIC OAK RIDGE Join us for the dedication of a historic marker at the J. L. Sawyer House, Sat., Sept. 13, 3pm, 2421 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. Marker placement organized by the Historic Preservation Commission and funded by the Town of Oak Ridge. For more info, contact Oak Ridge Town Clerk Sandra Smith, (336) 644-7009 or ssmith@oakridgenc.com. Learn more at www.oakridgenc.com.

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Operation Xcel is seeking a PT MATH SPECIALIST for their after-school program in Stokesdale. Please send resume to pphillips@operationxcel.org. Visit www. operationxcel.org for more info. New Garden Landscaping and Nursery, a local company for over 38 years, is interviewing for FULL-TIME, EXPERIENCED Landscape Installation/Hardscaping Foreman and Landscape Maintenance Foreman. Must have a clean criminal background/driving record and pass a drug screen. Contact Shannon, (336) 665-0291, ext. 1225, or smorris@newgarden.com. DRIVERS: NO LAYOFFS! Great pay, medical beneﬁts. Regular home time. Excellent driver incentives. Local & regional. Exceptional late model equipment. Please call (855) 315-0368.

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DRIVERS! Holland is hiring Regional Drivers at its Greensboro terminal. 21 years old with one year or 50k miles exp. w/ tanker & hazmat. Local drivers are home daily. Company paid health insurance. Find your direction at Hollandregional.com/careers! EEO/AAE minorities/females/persons with disabilities/protected veterans.

PT CERTIFIED READING SPECIALIST position available for after-school program. (336) 338-3384.

 SAVE THE DATE Don’t miss out on a fun-filled weekend at the 2nd annual MAYODAN HOMECOMING & ANTIQUES FESTIVAL, September 5 & 6. Visit mayodanantiques.com for more info. VIKING-NIGHTHAWK GOLF CHALLENGE, Friday, Sept. 5, 10am shotgun start, Bryan Park Golf Center. Registration at 9am, box lunch on the course, 2 players from each school/team, double-bogey match play, prizes, trophy to the winning school awarded at the Northern/Northwest football game that evening. For more information, call Tim Frazier, 362-0969 or Randy Cobb, 317-9550. 9/11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY, Sat., September 6, 10-11am, Linear Park, Stokesdale. Join us as we remember and honor first responders. POOL PAWS TO UNCHAIN DOGS, Sat., Sept. 6, 11am-3pm, Ridgewood Swim & Tennis Club, Summerfield. $10 per dog & adult companion. Proceeds benefit Unchain Guilford – visit unchainguilford.com or see display ad on page 8 for more info. KID’S CONSIGNMENT SALE, fall & winter premiere at Encore Kids Consignments, Saturday, Sept. 6. Now accepting fall and winter consignments, 305 W. Mountain St., Kernersville. Call (336) 993-3444. KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, Mt. Pisgah Church, corner of Pisgah Church and Battleground. Pre-sale, $5 entry, Thur., Sept. 11, 7-9pm; regular sale, Friday, September 12, 9am-7pm & Sat., September 13, 8am-1pm (many items 50% off Sat.). Clothes, toys & more. Get some great deals!

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FREE EVENTS IN SUMMERFIELD! Touch-A-Truck, Sat., Sept. 13, 10am-12n, Summerﬁeld Athletic Park. The Stephen Legree Band, Sat., Sept. 13, 6-8:30pm, Summerﬁeld Community Park Amphitheater. For more info, see display ad on page 17.

Something going on? We can help spread the word! 2nd annual RIDE TO REMEMBER, in support of the Alzheimer’s Association, Sat., Sept. 20, 8:30am registration, kick stands up at 10am, Summerfield Baptist Church. Escorted ride, $25/rider, $30/two-up, includes lunch and T-shirt. For more info, call (336) 312-6499, visit act.alz.org/ride, or see display ad on page 10. GOLF FORE KIDS TOURNAMENT, Sat., Sept. 27, 1:30pm Shotgun Start, Pine Knolls Golf Course, Kernersville. $60/player, $240/team (4 players), single players & ladies welcome! Cash prizes, food, goodie bags, putting contest! All proceeds benefit local Kiwanis children’s charities. For more information or a registration form, please call Mark Masters, (336) 260-1970 or email mmasters895577@gmail.com. Dick’s Sporting Goods & Parks Chevrolet present the 2014 Northern Guilford YOUTH FOOTBALL JAMBOREE on Saturday, Sept. 27, 9am-4pm at Northern Guilford High School. Admission fee, $2 for adults and $1 for students. Local vendors, raffle prizes and activities for kids. Come join us for a day of fun and youth football!

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GARAGE SALE, Saturday, Sept. 6, 8am, 1811 Wild Fern Dr., Oak Ridge. Furniture, lighting ﬁxtures, mirrors, decorative items, lacrosse stuff.

A&A PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANING Stress less and let me take care of the mess. Please email or call for free consultation, allisoncarlton495@yahoo.com or (336) 686-4005,

AERATE AERATE AERATE!! Core aerating and overseeding. Licensed & insured. Call One Guy & A Machine Lawn Care today for an appointment. Free estimates. $50 off with new 2014/15 maintenance contract. Ask for Joe, 382-4767, www.oneguyandamachine.com. BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. Core aeration & fertilization, plus my custom blend of certiﬁed fescue seed. Fall packages start at $199. Also fall leaf clean-up, planting & pine needles. Annual service agreements available & affordable. Call Buzz, a NC Turfgrass Professional! 509-6464. TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling & 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. TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? I do fall clean up, seeding, fertilizing, aerating, and fall yard work. Honest, reliable & reasonable. (336) 464-5215. 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. STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860.

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MOWING & SEASONAL AERATING Reasonable rates for both. (336) 549-5726.

CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeService.com. D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101. 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.

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HIGH BEAMS HEADLIGHT CLEANING

PAINTING & DRYWALL

Six years experience. We sand and polish lights to a clear ﬁnish. Call (336) 254-0264,

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764.

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GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS, ﬁreplaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097.

• Liner replacement • Pool closings • All repairs • Safety covers • Weekly cleaning/maintenance

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

(336 ) 207.9793

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

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

Furniture Kare Co.

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

MASONRY

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

your outdoor living and entertainment spac-

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

MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone,

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

988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

JUNK REMOVAL

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

trash removal, etc. Call 549-5726.

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

David & Judy Long, owners

(336) 931-0600

• References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed

TLC LAWN CARE trol. General cleanup. Affordable all-season

Residential & Commercial

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BEK Paint Co.

PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. Brad Rogers. Call for free estimate. No job too small. Insured. Local number, (336) 314-3186. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

PLUMBING

20 years experience in repair & restoration

SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. It’s summertime! Let us help with es! No better time for a new patio, sidewalk or driveway. Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336)

• Refinishing and repair • Antique restoration • In-home services All types of furniture problems

(336) 656-4836 furniture-kare36@triad.rr.com LOCAL PICKUP & DELIVERY • FREE ESTIMATES

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JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce 656-0019, cell 382-6905. WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc. (336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info.

Appliances, batteries, mowers, electronics,

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

POWER WASHING

Garage Door Pro

SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS

RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

Furniture Repair & Refinishing

(336) 501-6025 www.garagedoorpro.com

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

LiftMaster, Amarr, and all other brands

336/404-1471

Free estimates • Insured • 11 years experience

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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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 MISC. FOR SALE

 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

R4 SPECIALTIES Repair, reﬁnish, reface and remodel. Free estimates. 14 years architectural mill work experience. (336) 339-7552.

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.

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

Construction Services, INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

Outdoor living | Fire pits | Screened porches

Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

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.

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

Tc. GicEes, In ARerv -Tction S OCoNnstru

644-8615 office 508-5242 cell

ON-TARGET 30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable

ROOFING 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.

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

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

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.

MOBILE WELDING SERVICE Residential, wrought-iron fence & gates, custom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, 362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com.

STORAGE SPECIAL! First-time customers, store your boat or RV now until January 2015 for $135. Call now! Only 10 spots remaining. Belews Boat & RV Storage LLC, (336) 542-6574.

RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, custom decks, garages, siding, windows, rooﬁng specials. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

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 MISC. SERVICES

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted mowers, grills, appliances, bikes, AC’s, grills, electrical items, batteries, metal items, etc. 689-4167. COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.

5TH WHEEL CAMPER, 2009 Keystone Laredo, 1 slide, excellent condition, $18,500. (336) 643-5545. ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025. KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Fresh produce and hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerﬁeld. 708-0485.

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

 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES PET SITTING / BOARDING

We t reat y ou r d og li k e fa m ily  Family-owned and operated; owners live on premises  All-inclusive, small facility with private suites, late let-outs and grooming

Stokesdale • (336) 298-4712

KPS – KELLY’S PET SERVICES Professional in-home pet sitting. Bonded & insured. Member Pet Sitters International. Pet sitting while you are away, daily walks or runs, play, pet taxi, and more! KPS gives a portion of proﬁts to animal charities. Call, email, or Facebook message for a free consultation: (336) 706-6706, kpsforyourpets@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/kpspets, www.petsit.com/kps.

 REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR RENT MOBILE HOME ON FARM. Looking for retired single or retired couple with stable income. Must be able to mow yard and drive tractor. Reasonable rent, Brown Summit area. (336) 656-3250. HOUSE FOR RENT, Stokesdale. Lovely brick ranch, 3BR, 2BA, ﬁreplace, 2-car garage, deck. $900/mo. (336) 377-9399.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES VANGUARD REAL ESTATE OPTIONS, LLC. No-fee and low-fee listings. Mike Blackwelder, (336) 644-1476.

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PET SITTING. Caring and responsible. $14 per 30-minute visit. (336) 601-2087. THORNEWOOD FARMS Horse stalls. Full board & pasture board available. Call Dawn at (336) 392-4944.

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HOMES FOR SALE OPEN HOUSE, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2-4pm, 184 Brookﬁeld Dr., Stokesdale.

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A/C & HEATING

Stokesdale Heating & Air.....................16 Velocity Air, Inc. .....................................5

ACCOUNTING 7701 Wonder Drive Hard-to-find property! Gorgeous 2-story home, 4BR/4.5BA, full bsmt w/summer kitchen/full bath. New appliances, new granite in kitchen, new hardwoods. In-ground pool, 8+ acres. Private & serene. Lake view of community pond – Friendship Farms. NW schools. Ready to move in! $489,900

Bobbie Gardner CRS/GRI/ EcoBroker Relocation Specialist

(336) 382-5939 allentate.com/bobbiegardner

C&C Hoof and Paw Ranch Pleasant Garden

6100+ SF multi-level custom home on 15+ acres of rolling pastures. Builder’s personal home. Lake views, pool, barn, round pen, arena, porches, fenced and cross fenced with 4-car storage. Open plan with lots of living options. Very upgraded! Priced to sell at $750,000!

Nancy J. Hess nancy.hess@bhhsyostandlittle.com (336) 215-1820

Business Cents.....................................14 Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA .....................14 Kimberly Thacker Accounting..............15 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........14

AUTOMOTIVE

Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ..................18 Prestige Car Wash ...............................13

BUILDERS

America’s Home Place ........................ 11

CHIROPRACTIC

Summerfield Family Chiropractic .........14

CHURCHES

Central Baptist Church.........................16 Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church ...........17

NEW LISTING

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTISTS

Olmsted Orthodontics .........................12

EVENTS

123 Dream Lane

7071 Lanier Road, Summerfield 4 BR/3.5 BA on a lake. Master, office & music room on main. Many upgrades, 2-tier deck and detached garage/workshop. $499,000

ANN POWELL Realtor ® (336) 327-3473

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Pops on the Square in Reidsville ..........10 Alzheimer’s Ride to Remember............10 Pool Paws to Unchain Dogs ..................8 Town of Summerfield ..........................17

PET SERVICES

Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ...................9 King’s Crossing Animal Hospital ..........14 Northwest Animal Hospital ..................15 Oak Ridge Animal Hospital ...................9 Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care, Inc. ........7 Triad Dog Fence ....................................8 Westergaard Kennels.............................9

PUBLISHING CO / NEWSPAPER

At Home Fall Home Guide ..................18 Find it in the FINDER Contest ..............24

REAL ESTATE

A New Dawn Realty ............................14 Ann Powell, Allen Tate .........................23 Bobbie Gardner, Allen Tate............14, 23 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway ........23

RESTAURANTS

Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ...............13 Rio Grande Mexican Grille...................13

RETAIL

BiRite Food Center ................................6

SCHOOLS

GTCC ....................................................3

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HAIR CARE / NAILS & TANNING

Great Clips ..........................................12 LA Nails & Tan ....................................13

HEALTH & FITNESS

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Affinity Integrated Solutions, Inc. .........15 Arkansas Pondstockers ........................14 Pest Management Systems....................5 ProStone Inc. ........................................5

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FINDER& FINDER & WIN You may not realize just how much valuable info is packed into the annual Northwest FINDER, so just for fun, we offer you a challenge: find the answers to the 10 questions below in this year’s edition and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a prize basket filled with the goodies pictured below! With new questions appearing every two weeks for the next 6 weeks, you’ll have three more chances to win.

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Send answers and page number where you found them in this year’s Northwest FINDER to finder@pscommunications-inc.com or mail to PS Communications, P.O. Box 268, Oak Ridge, NC 27310.

Deadline for this round is September 8.

1 I hate to see mattresses left on the side of the road. Is there a local place to recycle them?

2 Who was the football player from Northern Guilford High School that went on to play in the NFL?

3 Who is the principal of Northwest Guilford Middle School? 4 Locate a pot of flowers in the FINDER. 5 Are there after-hours emergency veterinary clinics in this area?

6 Is it legal for someone to leave a dog tied to a tree all day?

7 There are two places in the FINDER that have a bookcase full of books. Where?

9 Find an image of a diamond ring. 10 Is there a local VFW Post in this area?

Who would I contact for more information?

many animals does it have?

8 How big is the North Carolina Zoo and how

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