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Veterans share accounts of war, pride in country Committee seeking veterans willing to share stories about their military service

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by KRISTIN KUBLY SUMMERFIELD – The Summerfield Historical Committee is looking for a few good men and women to share their stories of service to their country.

What follows are summaries of three stories that committee members have collected thus far; the full narratives of these and other veterans are on file at Sum-

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News in brief.......................... 3 Your Questions ...................... 4 Pets & Critters ........................ 9 A different kind of pet ........ 10

“The historical committee has as one of its projects to interview and tape stories that our veterans have to tell. Hopefully we can preserve a lot of the stories for future generations,” said Linda Southard, chair of the Summerfield Historical Committee. “We’re starting with WWII veterans, then Korean, Vietnam, and any that may be in service now or hopefully coming home soon.” Southard pointed out that getting these stories now, especially those of World War II veterans, is becoming urgent. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reports World War II veterans are dying at a rate of 555 per day, and all their experiences are being lost with them.

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 William Henry “Doc” Long posing in his uniform

High School Sports ............. 12 Student Profiles ................... 13 Community Calendar ........ 14 Brews & Barrels for Belle ..... 18 Business Notes .................... 19 Bits & Pieces ........................ 20 Crime/Incident Report ....... 22 Adoption 101 ....................... 23 Grins & Gripes ..................... 24

 Uliss O’dell Highﬁll stands proud overseas and is all smiles in 2008 at the age of 96.

Your election comments ... 25 Classifieds ........................... 27 Index of Advertisers ........... 31 Photos courtesy of the Summerfield Historical Committee

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Republicans gain key seats in U.S. Senate, House At the county level, Sheriff BJ Barnes reelected to another four-year term, Justin Conrad to ﬁll retiring County Commissioner Linda Shaw’s seat in District 3

by PATTI STOKES NC/GUILFORD COUNTY – North Carolina voters turned out in record numbers for the midterm election on Nov. 4 – to the tune of 2,915,988 voters, or 44 percent of registered voters. In what was dubbed as the $100

million U.S. Senate race – and nationwide, the most expensive race in the Nov. 4 election, Thom Tillis (R) defeated incumbent Sen. Kay Hagan (D), by 1.67 percentage points; Tillis captured 48.87 percent of the 2,777,552 ballots cast in the North Carolina senatorial election compared to Hagan’s 47.2 percent.

Sean Haugh, a Libertarian, captured 3.74 percent of the vote. Many of the Northwest Observer readers who weighed in on Facebook attributed Tillis’ win as much to Hagan’s support of Obama, “out-of-control

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Council meeting moved to Monday, Nov. 10 SUMMERFIELD – Because of Veterans Day falling on the second Tuesday of November, the same day that the monthly town council meeting would normally take place, the Summerfield Town Council will instead meet next week on Monday, Nov. 10. Meeting agenda items include discussion of a town council retreat in January, the paving of Rhondan Road, consideration of applicants for vacancies on the Public Safety and Finance

Committees, a Veterans Day proclamation and a closed session to discuss the “price and other material items concerning real property.” The Summerfield Town Council will meet on Monday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Summerfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Road. View a complete meeting agenda online at www.summerfieldgov.com.

STOKESDALE – The Stokesdale Planning Board will meet Thursday, Nov. 6, at Stokesdale Town Hall to review a rezoning request for property on N.C. 68; the request is to rezone the property from Agricultural to Conditional Use-Highway Business (CU-HB).

which it will make a recommendation to the town council as to whether to approve or deny the rezoning request. If the town council subsequently votes to approve the rezoning, the applicant will then appear once again before the Planning Board to get his site plan approved.

The property, owned by J. Bryan Jenkins, is located at 7517 N.C. 68 North and though it is located within the town limits of Stokesdale, it has an Oak Ridge mailing address. Jenkins is requesting that 5.7 acres of the 8.22acre tract be rezoned. The 2.52 acres at the back of the property would remain as Agricultural.

Dervin Spell, Stokesdale town planner, says that Guilford County planning staff will recommend the rezoning be denied based on the request not being compatible with the town’s comprehensive land use plan. The Planning Board will take staff’s recommendation into consideration, but has the option of overriding it when it in turn makes its recommendation to the town council.

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I have a question concerning the U.S. 220 section from Horse Pen Creek Road to Greensboro Academy. This is the only section without any construction progress and has always been by far the main bottleneck for morning traffic. What is the schedule for work to begin and be completed on this section to widen it to four lanes?

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Oak Ridge Elementary had two deputies directing traffic the first two weeks of school. Why didn’t the other schools have deputies helping direct traffic? How much did the deputies at Oak Ridge Elementary cost Guilford County Schools? Nora Murray, a spokeswoman for Guilford County Schools, said the school system did not request nor pay for the deputies at Oak Ridge Elementary. “The town of Oak Ridge provided the officers to the school to assist with increased traffic the first 10 days of school,” confirmed Murray. “The school (system) does not have a budget for traffic control.”

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“The town looked at the situation and thought it was unsafe and inconvenient for both the students and the citizens of Oak Ridge, so the town hired two off-duty deputies to direct traffic in the mornings and afternoons for that first two weeks,” said Oakley. Oakley said the town paid $2,592 for the two off-duty deputies to help direct traffic at Oak Ridge Elementary the first 10 days of this school year. In contrast to last year, when several parents and citizens traveling on Linville Road and N.C. 150 complained about the traffic backups during the early morning school hours, there were few complaints this year.

The main priority thus far has been completing construction of new bridges on U.S. 220, Eason said. “The traffic control plans are for the contractor to build two lanes for a good portion of the project, shift traffic onto those lanes and then build the other two lanes. In order to do that, half of the new bridges have to be completed,” Eason explained. “Once they have the bridges ready, the shift can occur and the contractor will begin construction of the other side, which will make the section north of Horse Pen Creek Road more critical.”

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Bruce Oakley, Oak Ridge’s town manager, explained that the town council was approached by Oak Ridge Elementary School’s principal, Denise Francisco, and the school’s PTO after experiencing significant traffic problems during the first few weeks of the 2013/2014 school year.

Department of Transportation’s Patty Eason, division construction engineer, told us there are several reasons why the contractor for the U.S. 220 widening project has focused on the area from Brandt Lake Court northward rather than the area you are asking about.

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work around the Horse Pen Creek Road and Greensboro Academy area should occur next spring/summer, but could occur earlier if we experience a dry winter that allows the contractor to continue construction.

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I’ve read that DOT funds won’t be used for noise barriers along the I-73 corridor for homes constructed since the route was announced. A disproportionate number of some of the most valuable newer homes in Summerfield are clustered within a mile or less of this route. Has the town considered using its own funds to construct noise barriers – or beautification measures – along I-73 to protect these home values, and therefore its own tax base? Patty Eason, division construction engineer with North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), told us, “There are no noise abatement measures to be constructed along the I-73 corridor.”

Neither NCDOT nor the Town of Summerfield plan to construct noise barriers along the I-73 corridor for homes constructed since the route was announced. NCDOT does have plans to construct a noise barrier wall along U.S. 220 North at the entrance to the Elmhurst Estates subdivision. “Welcome to Summerfield” signage and a limited amount of landscaping/beautification is planned for the I-73 and U.S. 220 corridors through Summerfield.

Scott Whitaker, Summerfield’s town manager, also said the town hasn’t talked about paying for any noise barriers along the impending interstate.

structing as part of the U.S. 220 project, but not with I-73,” Whitaker added.

“We’ve had much discussion about the noise walls that DOT will be con-

As for beautification measures along the widened U.S. 220 and future

I-73 corridor, Whitaker said, “We discussed highway beautification with U.S. 220 and current leadership favors a limited approach to those efforts, partially because as a limited-services government, Summerfield wouldn’t have the capability (without a public works department) to maintain significant beautification improvements.” Whitaker added that the town is in the planning stages of developing signage to be placed in select locations, likely including portions of I-73. “There would be some beautification efforts at each of these spots,” Whitaker said.

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Eason said that the state also has plans for landscaping. “We will be doing some landscaping along the section of U.S. 220 south of U.S. 158 through Summerfield,” she said. “The I-73 corridor, which follows U.S. 220 to south of U.S. 158 and then continues to N.C. 68, could possibly have some landscaping at the interchanges which would be maintained by NCDOT.”

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BJ Barnes (R), who has served as Guilford County sheriff since 1994, captured 56.04 percent of the 160,428 votes cast for sheriff, while political newcomer Dan-

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ny Rogers (D) captured 43.96 percent. Barnes, who is Guilford County’s longest serving sheriff, lives in Summerfield with his wife Dena. One of Barnes’ earliest accomplishments after taking office was to break the county down into three district offices and incorporate a community policing philosophy in order to reduce response times; despite the population growth since 1995, the crime rate has dropped 56 percent since that change was made. Businessman Justin Conrad (R) ran unopposed for the District 3 County Commissioner seat which has been held by Linda Shaw for the last 16 years. Shaw did not seek reelection this year. And for the fourth time since 2008, Guilford County voters rejected a quartercent sales tax increase, with 57.21 percent of 159,832 voters opposed and 42.79 percent voting in favor of it. The county commissioners voted 7-2 in June to place the sales and use tax referendum on the Nov. 4 ballot, promising the revenue generated from it would be earmarked for education. Voters who opposed the sales tax increase voiced concerns that there was no guarantee the money would find its way to the schools, since it would go into the county’s general fund. Guilford County Schools Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green thanked the Board of Education, community leaders, business partners, parents, students and employees who supported the proposal, which GCS hoped would bring $14 million a year to public schools. “People across the county supported this measure, which would have made a difference in our classrooms,” Green said. “The final results are disappointing, especially after years of repeated cuts that are having a major impact on our staff and students. However, I am confident that our students, our employees, our district will continue to strive for excellence, despite these challenges.”

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Strawberry Road bridge completed, set to reopen SUMMERFIELD – A segment of Strawberry Road that has been closed since Aug. 4 will soon re-open. The road segment has been closed while a bridge over Mears Fork Creek, constructed in 1956, was replaced. Bobby Norris, a district engineer with N.C. Department of Transportation, confirmed the road will re-open after the bridge passes final inspection, which the contractor has

requested take place on Friday, Nov. 7. The new bridge is wider and longer than the one it replaces, and will accommodate vehicles of all legal weights. As part of the bridge improvement program approved by the N.C. General Assembly in 2011, NCDOT is investing about $780 million over four years to replace, as well as strategically preserve or rehabilitate, existing bridges to extend

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Be wary of door-to-door magazine sellers NW GUILFORD COUNTY – Residents in the Hillsdale Lake neighborhood of Summerfield were among those recently greeted at their door by two men claiming to earn points from selling magazines. The points, the men said, converted to money which would keep them out of the ghetto. The men presented a certificate that indicated they were with an organization called Continental Youth Achievement, a job training program designed to teach “self-discipline, responsibility, self-esteem and personal growth.” The certificate stated that participants in the program completed their training by earning 20,000 working credits (to be exchanged for cash), which they would do by selling magazines for KLMN Readers based in Chesapeake, Virginia. The organization is registered as a 501(c)(3) organization (non-profit) they said, and magazine purchases would be 100 percent tax deductible. Based on previous experience with door-to-door magazine salespeople, the residents who contacted the Northwest Observer say they researched the organi-

According to the BBB’s website, the Commonwealth of Virginia filed charges against KLMN Readers Services, Inc. involving alleged violations to the Virginia Consumer Protection Act and the Virginia Home Solicitation Sales Act. At the time of the court case, the company was conducting door-to-door sales campaigns in no less than 24 states, including Virginia. A subsequent BBB investigation revealed the company was listed as being closed as of Dec. 31, 2013 with the Chesapeake Virginia Commissioner of Revenue and their corporate status was revoked with the State Corporation Commission due to not filing an annual report and having a balance of $110. Citizens are advised to be cautious of those who knock on their doors and claim to be offering legitimate products, or services including driveway paving, roof repair and tree trimming, in exchange for immediate payment.

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November 2014 a monthly feature of the Northwest Observer Kim Plaut snapped this photo of her very well-camouflaged rescue Shihtzu named Olaf, reporting from the wilds of Stokesdale.

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Doreen Levers of Summerfield sent in this photo of her cat Giacomo, who, as you can see, is an avid reader of the Northwest Observer!

Kimberley Davis sent us this photo of Mollie, who belongs to the chairman of the Stokesdale Planning Board, Mitch Lawson, Jr. Kimberley tells us Mollie is spoiled rotten!

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While attending the Great Pumpkin Event in Oak Ridge last weekend, we ran into a Chick-Fil-A cow dressed as an adorable dog – or was it was the other way around? What a perfect costume for a spotted canine!

Doris Hartsfield of Stokesdale submitted this picture of Daisy Mae sporting her tutu for Halloween. The outfit was handmade especially for Daisy Mae by Doris’ great niece in Alabama.

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Leslee Pegg creates quite a stir when she shows up at the Oak Ridge Town Park to walk her fuzzy, fourlegged friend. She especially attracts a lot of attention from children, who seeing her pet from a distance, think that Pegg is walking a black-andwhite puppy. The kids rush over to see the puppy and suddenly stop in awe. It’s not a puppy on the end of that leash, but a mini pot-bellied pig. Pegg has gotten accustomed to the attention and likes letting both children and adults pet her pig, Piper. She also doesn’t mind answering

questions and telling people about her beloved pet. Pegg, who lives in Oak Ridge, says that she’d wanted a pig ever since she was a little girl. About six months ago, her dream became reality when she acquired then three-month-old Piper. The tail-wagging Piper was only 10 pounds when she came to live with Pegg, her husband, two sons and three dogs. Although she carries her weight well, today the little porker weighs 40 pounds. “I’m hoping this is as big as she gets. I bring her to the park to walk so she maintains her girlish figure,”

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into the equation. “If there’s any food anywhere, she thinks it’s hers,” says Pegg. The dogs disagree and will growl if she comes near their food bowls. Pegg finds it amusing that since Piper has joined the family, the dogs have acquired a taste for vegetables – something they wouldn’t touch before seeing Piper contently chomping on them. Along with being a food hound, Piper is both intelligent and inquisitive. In fact, her species’ intelligence has been compared to that of a three-year-old. Piper is no exception. Just like a toddler, she requires constant attention. During the day, Piper spends her time lounging in a crate, but when the family comes home she’s out and about. Pegg says that if it gets quiet, she

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Despite injuries, Northern dominated McMichael in every facet of the game on Halloween night, shutting out the Phoenix team 55-0 and extending the Nighthawks’ winning streak to four games. Continuing his hot streak, quarterback and defensive back Cam Harris had another signature performance, completing 9 of 13 passes for 226 yards, adding three touchdowns and intercepting a McMichael pass in the second quarter. Wide receiver Tre Marsh was the recipient of two of Harris’ touchdowns from

30 and 40 yards in the first half. Jumping into the act, wide receiver and kicker Triston Simmons caught two passes for 53 yards that included a 30-yard score. “As a coaching staff we are very lucky to have a group of guys who are very talented,” said Northern wide receiver coach Luke Barnes. “Everyone keys in on Mook, which they should because he is a great all-around player, and he makes it very hard for people to cover him one on one. “But I am also glad we have other guys who are starting to develop into players we can rely on like Tristan and Kamari (Bonds),” added Barnes. Notable stats | The Nighthawks’ breadand-butter rushing attack also got going.

On 11 carries, running back CJ Freeman totaled 145 yards and three touchdowns. Fullback Nicholas Fryer added two touchdowns in the second half. On the defensive side of the ball, defensive lineman Trajhaun Reliford sacked McMichael quarterback three times, which was a team-high. Collectively, Northern garnered 12 tackles for losses – Fryer and defensive back Dwain Norcott had two apiece. Shout-out to the defense, which has not given up a point in the last nine quar-

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Coming up on Nov. 7 | On senior night and the last game of the regular season, Northern welcomes Morehead to Johnny Roscoe Stadium. Averaging a whopping 52 points a game versus Morehead, Northern holds a 5-0 alltime record over the visiting team, while 5-5 Morehead is averaging 6 points per contest in the series.

Vikings use balanced attack to shut out Cowboys

Northwest ultimately annihilated Southwest on Oct. 31, 34-0, improving to 4-0 in conference; the win leaves the Vikings tied with East Forsyth for first place in the conference.

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ters of action, while despite teammates battling significant injuries. New guys continue to step up each week without missing a beat.

contending for a conference championship and a favorable seeding in the 4-AA North Carolina High School Athletic Association football playoffs. Notable stats | The Vikings used their balanced attack to secure the victory on Oct. 31 – totaling 157 passing yards and 153 rushing yards. Running back Tariq Howard led the way with 90 rushing yards. Quarterback Josh Homol ran for three touchdowns and running back Kyle Finnie crossed the goal line for two scores. Coming up on Nov. 7 | Northwest is set to play East Forsyth in Kernersville for the 4-A Piedmont Triad Conference Championship. With both teams undefeated in conference play, it all comes down to the final game of the season. Even though the Vikings are 2-8 overall against the Eagles, the Vikings prevailed last season 42-27, so the Eagles will be looking for revenge. “We have battled a tremendous amount of adversity, and I give all the credit to our players for showing up daily,” said Rolfes. “Our seniors deserve to win this game and will go out and give their best effort because they are all great kids. “I am proud of what we have done, proud of our staff and kids. But at the end of the day, we are hungry to win the conference championship and our plan is to do just that.”

but are better people. They’ve represented our team and program with class and integrity.”

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

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LANDON PALMER, senior Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AP Statistics Extracurricular activities: Beta Club, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, ELDA Athletic Awards/Recognitions: Academic All Conference Career Highs: “Last year when we beat Northwest 3 to 1.” College you hope to attend: NC State or Georgia Tech Most admired athlete: Vincent Kompany Favorite athletic team: Manchester City FC Favorite food: Chicken stir fry Favorite band: Krewella Favorite movie: “Due Date” Any siblings? One older brother Best vacation ever: Cruise to Central America Years lived in Northern area: “My whole life” Dream job: Engineer Something few people know about you: “I have a fear of failing.”

ing. He does what he’s asked and wants to see the team succeed as a leader in the back. He is a highly respected player on the team.”

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MADISON SIVRET, senior

Pre-game ritual: “I always like to eat a good meal and prepare mentally.”

Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AP Biology Extracurricular activities: National Honor Society, Habitat for Humanity, Reading Buddies Athletic Awards/Recognitions: Academic All Conference, Varsity MVP, Best Defense Player College you hope to attend: Appalachian State University Most admired athlete: Dustin Pedroia Favorite athletic team: Red SoxFavorite food: Bagel Bites Favorite musician: Taylor Swift Favorite movie: “The Proposal” Any siblings? Two sisters and a brother Years lived in Northern area: “My whole life.” Dream job: Pediatrician Something few people know about you: “I was born in Florida.” Nickname: “Maddie” Position on the team: Libero This past summer I … “Took a trip to New York City and Vermont.”

Coach Andrew Hultberg’s comments on Landon: “Landon is another one who is very disciplined and hard-work-

Coach Sharon Parks’ comments on Madison: “The players on this year’s team are very good volleyball players,

Nickname: “Parm” Position on the team: Captain This past summer I … “went to the beach and hung out with my friends.”

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Cross Country JAIME MOTHERSHEAD, senior

Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AP English III and honors Spanish III What are your plans after high school? College Most admired athlete: Adam Haque and Matt Bomkamp (cross country teammates) Favorite athletic team: Northwest basketball Favorite food: Spaghetti Favorite musician/band: Hollywood Undead Favorite movie: “The Dark Knight” Any siblings? Younger sister Best vacation ever: Grandfather Mountain Years lived in Northwest area: 17 Dream job: Webmaster/Webpage designer Something not everyone knows about you: “I’m adopted.” Nickname: “Guatemalan” Pre-game ritual: Listen to “Lose Yourself”

Coach Paul Egleston’s comments on Jaime: “Jaime has worked very hard this summer. He has the respect of his teammates because of his work ethic. It has been a pleasure to coach Jaime all four years of cross country.”

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Field Hockey ALEX BAUMEIER, junior

Hometown: Oak Ridge Toughest class: AP Physics Athletic Awards/Recognitions: 2nd Team All-Conference as a sophomore Most admired athlete(s): My teammates Favorite athletic team: Ohio State Buckeyes Favorite food: Cookies Favorite band: Cali Swag District Favorite movie: “She’s the Man” Any siblings? One sister, Bizzy Best vacation ever: Dominican Republic Years lived in Northwest area: 10 Dream job: Neurologist Nickname: “A-dog” Position on the team: Left forward This past summer I … “worked a field hockey camp and traveled.” Pre-game ritual: I do the warm-up Coach Kaitlyn Foster’s comments on Alex: “Alex shows outstanding effort day in and day out. She is a true leader for the younger athletes to look up to.”

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 Fall Bazaar | First Christian Church Ministries, 1130 N. Main St., Kernersville, will have a fall bazaar in the Red Gym on Nov. 8, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. All proceeds used to help local families in need at Christmas. More info or to reserve a table for $25: Ann Clippard, (336) 996-1660 or annsclips@gmail.com.

 Shopping Spree | Twenty vendors selling chicken pies, Advent wreaths, Moravian stars, baked goods, homemade crafts, jewelry and small furniture items will be at the Kernersville Moravian Church, 504 South Main St., Kernersville, on Nov. 8, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. More info: (336) 996-7943 or sylviaford3@earthlink.net.

 Dewey’s Holiday Store | Dewey’s Holiday Store, which supports the ministries of Moravia Moravian Church in Oak Ridge, will be open Nov. 8 through Christmas Eve at Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center. Purchase Moravian cookies, sugar cakes, stars, ornaments, chicken pies and much more. More info: (336) 643-5166 or email moraviamoravian@att.net.

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NORTHWEST GREENSBORO – Susie Blackwell opened her first retail store, Splurges Boutique, seven years ago after building the retail business from her home. Today, this unique boutique, which specializes in fashion, accessories, gifts and original art, ranks as one of the most popular retail stores of its kind in the area.

Beginning at 6 p.m., Blackwell, her sister Kathy Doolittle and Doolittle's daughter, Haley Johnston, will introduce their new “More Than Words Collection.” Created in memory of Blackwell and Doolittle's late father and artist, Bill Coyne, the collection includes lotion candles, note cards, artwork, T-shirts, jewelry and more.

Although she continues to be involved, Blackwell sold the boutique last month and says the new owners, Joanna and Nick Szypulski, plan to move forward with the same strong commitment to exceptional quality and service for which Splurges has become known.

"Each product features original artwork by my dad and handwritten calligraphy by my niece Haley, who is a third generation artist and was mentored by my dad," says Blackwell. "My dad passed away a year ago and he used his last days to minister to his family. He was an incredible man and we want to keep his legacy alive by doing something that really matters."

On Sunday, Nov. 9, from 5 -7 p.m., customers are invited to meet the new owners and be present at an exciting new product unveil.

Splurges is located at 1564 B Highwoods Boulevard, Greensboro.

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schools performing 128 plays this year.

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Northwest Guilford drama students celebrate after delivering a winning performance at the NCTC High School Play Festival.

Students, teachers receive drama awards For more than 30 years, the North Carolina Theatre Conference (NCTC) High School Play Festival has strengthened arts education in schools by challenging students to do their very best

work, and contributing to the development of future audiences for live performing arts. The program is the largest high school theatre event in the Southeast, with more than 3,000 students from 91

Northern Guilford’s theatre department brought home honors from the 2014 NCTC High School Play Festival, held at Weaver Academy on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Led by Meredith Stephens, the students made the school and community proud with their presentation of “Drift,” and received the following awards: “Drift” received Superior Rating. Jordan Hinze and Branson Long received Excellence in Acting, the entire cast received Excellence in Ensemble Acting, Stephens received an Excellence in Directing award, and the production received Honorable Mention Distinguished Play. Under the direction of drama teacher Abby Cockman, 30 Northwest Guilford High School drama students consisting of 24 performers, a student assistant director and five crew members also celebrated after attending the NCTC regional play competition. Northwest Guilford students won Outstanding Achievement in Ensemble Acting, Mutsa Mukahanana won an

Excellence in Acting award, and drama teacher Abby Cockman received an Excellence in Directing award. Northwest Guilford was chosen as one of two schools to move on to compete at the state play festival Nov. 20-21 at Greensboro College. Harry Malesovas, son of Mia and Jeff Malesovas of Summerfield and a member of Troop 139, recently earned the Eagle award. For his Eagle Harry Malesovas project, Harry built a handicap ramp onto an existing building at Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church . The construction took more than 250 man hours to complete and spans 36 feet in length.

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Nov. 1 | A pizza delivery person reported being assaulted by a customer on Whitestone Drive in northern Greensboro after the two men got into an argument over a tip for the pizza delivery.

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by KATIE LONG Adoption is not for the faint of heart. It requires persistence, passion and paperwork – lots and lots of paperwork. It also requires a new vocabulary. Since June 22, our knowledge base has expanded exponentially. We have learned what the words “apostille” and “dossier” mean. We have been fingerprinted three times. We have requested birth records from two different states. We have signed papers, copied financial records, reviewed medical histories and completed a home study, all in three short months. Yet, we have also made friends from all over the world. We have been introduced to a community of prayer warriors we never knew existed. We have become friends with people who knew our daughter before we did. We have cried tears of deep compassion for a child we still have not met. This is the world of adoption. Now, we wait. We must wait to be invited to travel – news we hope to receive in two to four months. In the meantime, we are planning a fundraising banquet.

Can’t make it to the banquet? There are three amazing raffle prizes, and tickets for the raffle are just $10 each or three for $25. The prizes include four tickets to Disney World, a Great Wolf Lodge Getaway plus $250 in gift cards or a Weekend in Wilmington package. Only 100 tickets are being sold for each prize! Raffle tickets may be purchased online at www.hopeinadoption.blogspot.com.

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Summerfield resident Katie Long, shown here with two of her five children, began to see the “light at the end of the tunnel” as she prepared to FedEx the last of 28 required documents which make up the dossier. The dossier consists of medical records, financial records, letters of reference and much more, and had to be completed by Katie and her husband Matt before clearing the path to adopt a special needs child whom they have not yet met but have already grown to love.

Please join us on Friday, Nov. 14, from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 5726 Inman Road in northwest Greensboro. Enjoy a BBQ dinner catered by Carter Brothers BBQ along with Texas Roadhouse salad,

We have been deeply humbled by the amazing support from the community, and we are so thankful to live here! For more information about our adoption journey or to purchase dinner tickets for Nov. 14, visit Hope in Adoption on Facebook or follow our blog for event information and ticket sales: www.hopeinadoption.blogspot.com. Feel free to call (336) 644-6403 for more information.

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GRINS to...  Jared at the Oak Ridge BB&T for maneuvering through another bank’s systems to verify that the cashier’s check we received was, as suspected, fraudulent! We can’t thank you enough. You helped keep us from losing over $2,000!  Oak Ridge Weekday School, especially Ms. Pam and Ms. Dee. They are so good to my daughter, and we love them dearly!  Northern Guilford High School’s cross country team for braving the weather at states and taking it head on like real Nighthawks. Congrats on the men’s fourth place and the ladies eighth place!

 The manager of CVS for offering us a drink while we waited for the nurse in the Minute Clinic. That small gesture made our day.

GRIPES to...  People who support the judge who overturned the gay marriage ban. North Carolina voted almost 60 to 40 percent to ban gay marriage. Letting one man, judge or President, change what the majority voted for is wrong and unconstitutional!  Dog walkers in Oak Ridge Lake Estates. I see people walk their dogs each day, often not cleaning up their mess.

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 The Stokesdale town council member who thinks apartments are a good idea in our area. Council members should know we do not have the infrastructure for apartments. Also, apartment rent is not cheaper than a house payment in many cases.  The Northwest Observer for placing the Conservatives For Guilford County Voter Guide ad on the inside cover. This could easily be mistaken for a “Complete” voter guide or endorsement by the newspaper. Editor’s note: On that same note, the ad for “Support the ¼ cent sales tax” was located in the upper right-hand corner of page 3 and studies have shown that position in a newspaper is as prominent with regard to reader visibility as the inside cover is. The ad placement of neither of these ads was intended to reflect my personal views, or other staff members’ views, on how Northwest Observer readers should vote. In the weeks leading up to an election there are always an abundance of candidate and voter-related display ads scattered throughout the Northwest Observer and other newspapers, as well as billboards, television ads, mailers, etc., and voters are wise to look for the “PAID FOR BY …” copy that must be included with each so that they are very clear on who is endorsing the advertisements.

 The Town of Summerfield for closing/locking the bathrooms at Summerfield Athletic Park during the Saturday soccer games. There are hundreds of people, and especially kids, who need to use the bathrooms while there. Editor’s note: We contacted Jeff Goard, Summerfield parks and recreation manager, to see if he could shed any light on why the bathrooms were locked during the soccer games a few weeks ago. Goard confirmed that GUSA (Greensboro United Soccer Association) rents the field at the athletic park and the organization is responsible for unlocking and locking the bathrooms as well as the entrance gates on Saturday and Sunday mornings because they start arriving and setting up for games before 8 a.m., which is before the park opens. “GUSA’s site directors were provided with the codes for the bathrooms/gates and have been following this procedure since early August,” said Goard. “This very well could have been an oversight by their site director along with our park assistant to follow up and check the bathrooms.”  To those who dislike the Amendment One Marriage Act approved by 60 percent of North Carolinians. Homosexuality is defined by N.C. law as a “crime against nature,” which is a Class 1 felony. Men can legislate immorality, but God’s law never changes.

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Your comments on the election Northwest Observer readers offered a wide array of perspectives on the Nov. 4 election results. The following are just a few of the comments readers posted at www.facebook.com/NorthwestObserver. On the election of Thom Tillis (R), who defeated one-term U.S. Senator Kay Hagan (D).  I think many of the votes for Tillis were just anti-Obama votes. Our President hurt Hagan's campaign when he reminded voters that although his office was not up for reelection, his policies were... “Make no mistake: These policies are on the ballot. Every single one of them.”  Obama has led this country by executive order, and Kay has been his "rubber stamp." Tillis did a good job of driving that point home.  There is great hope for the future in this generation of young people. Their entire adult life has been subject to the well left of center policies of Obama. Lackluster job markets, and social infrastructure that is inconsistent with their values, is the underlying factor. It was a referendum on those policies by the people who will be raising families the next decade. On the proposed 1/4-cent sales tax increase that was defeated by Guilford County voters:  I was against it because the way the law is written in this state, the tax cannot be "earmarked" for education on the ballot, which in turn means our officials cannot guarantee that is what they will use it for....  …The people have voted this tax hike down on three other occasions. It was billed as educational this time in an effort to get more traction. However, if you need money specifically for schools, then lobby for school bonds – the same way we did years ago when they passed with an overwhelming majority.

 I would have much rather had everyone (tourists, visitors, non-property owners) pay a little sales tax. Now they will raise taxes on us property owners and it won't be 1/4 cent ... It will be a lot more!  … I voted yes in hopes they'd earmark it, but they really dropped the ball on their approach. We desperately need to lower class sizes and increase teacher assistants.

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On the election of Mark Walker (R) to represent the Congressional sixth district. Walker will fill the seat vacated by U.S. Congressman Howard Coble (R), who has represented North Carolinians for 15 consecutive terms.

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JOHN RUFUS LEE, JR. John Rufus Lee, Jr., was from Moravia near Summerfield and attended Summerfield School. He was drafted in 1942 and was eventually assigned to the 6th Army Division, 18th Antiaircraft Battalion. Lee was sent to New Guinea for a year, where the engineers in his unit built a small airstrip in just three weeks. In New Guinea, he had to deal not only with nightly bombings from the Japanese, but tropical storms and floods that took the lives of some fellow soldiers. “We had a red alert one night; I was doing a lot of praying,” Lee said. “No Japanese showed up that night, and I told the gun crew, ‘Don’t say that God doesn’t answer prayer.’” After New Guinea, Lee went to the

Philippines, where he got to see General Douglas McArthur. He took Japanese lessons while in the Philippines to prepare for deployment to Japan, but three weeks before they were to leave, the Japanese surrendered. While Lee was in the Pacific, his three brothers, Roy, Paul and Lloyd, served in Europe. Lee’s other brother, Leonard, served during the Korean War. All made it home safely with no serious injuries. “My mother did a lot of praying,” Lee said.

WILLIAM HENRY “DOC” LONG Summerfield native William Henry “Doc” Long was a U.S. Army Corporal assigned to the 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division. After graduating high school in Summerfield, he worked at the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company in Wilmington, where they built “Liberty Ships” for the military, three of which were used on the beaches of Norman-

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dy after being damaged. Long later deployed to France as part of the U.S. Army replacement pool. “Upon my arrival on Omaha Beach as a replacement foot soldier, I felt yet another wave of pride knowing that those three ships which I had helped place into military service had been repaired, pulled out of service and then sunk, to be strategically used and placed as breakwater off the coast of Omaha Beach in France,” Long said. “So you might say a part of me was already contributing to the war effort even before I arrived.” Long was wounded in November 1944 when he was hit by enemy fire and then by a mortar shell after almost being run over by a French tank. He lay in the snow for 18 hours until he was picked up by litter bearers and taken to an aid station. The artery in his right arm was cut, and his nerves were severed, paralyzing his right arm. He spent the rest of the war in hospitals, but his arm was saved. Long returned to Summerfield in 1945 and married his high school sweetheart. “The year of 1945 marked many emotional changes in the lives of our nation, your nation and so many families who sacrificed to protect our freedoms,” said Long.

ULISS O’DELL HIGHFILL Uliss O’Dell Highfill was a farmer who graduated from Summerfield High School in 1930. “With the beginning of the war in Europe and the attack of Japan, most really true American men and boys felt the need to help, especially our troops in foreign countries,” said Highfill. “I was one of them, although I was married, a little older and was on a farm.” Highfill served in the 17th Army Postal Unit as a postal clerk. He went overseas to Oran and Algiers, North Africa, where he worked in first-class states mail. There he could see German planes every night and occasionally, “big smoke” at sea, indicating an American ship had been hit.

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He later went to Naples, Italy, for a short time and then on to southern France. In France, he sent mail to the boys on the front lines. He remembers getting bags of gift boxes from home for the troops. When the war ended, Highfill was on the ship that carried the one-millionth service person returning from the European front. “The French people were friendly while the war was going on, but the day after the war ended, they were saying, ‘The war is over, go home.’” Highfill passed away on Dec. 15, 2013 at the age of 101.

share your story The Summerfield Historical Committee is seeking veterans willing to share their experience of serving our country in the armed forces. Those willing to meet with a committee member in person or by phone are asked to call Summerfield Town Hall at (336) 643-8655 or email clerk@summerfieldgov.com.

honor our veterans  A Veterans Appreciation ceremony will be held on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial located in Summerfield Community Park, 5404 Centerfield Road in Summerfield (behind the elementary school). Summerfield Mayor Tim Sessoms will be the guest speaker. The town’s Historical Committee will serve refreshments in the community center building, adjacent to the memorial, immediately following the ceremony.  Oak Ridge Military Academy will have a Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day), at 7:30 a.m. on the lawn in front of Alumni Hall.  A Veterans Day service, hosted by the Stokesdale Veterans Monument Committee, will be held at the Stokesdale Veterans Monument, 6826 US Hwy 158 East in Stokesdale on Tuesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day), at 2 p.m. Alternate location in case of rain will be the sanctuary of Stokesdale United Methodist Church.

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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.

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

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

GRADING / HAULING BRAD’S BOBCAT SVC. Grading, hauling, gravel/dirt, debris removal. 362-3647. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, ﬁll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150. Your business should be here! Call Laura, (336) 644-7035 for more info.

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

CUSTOM REPLACEMENT

WINDOWS

A+

Locally owned since 1989 100% financing available

Custom Energy Services

(336) 314-1161 • 800-729-1955 www.triadwindowreplacement.com

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STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860. 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. BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. Annual service agreements. Buzz, 509-6464. 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. 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. MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154. LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 15-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796. TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? I do fall leaf clean up, tree trimming, bed & yard work. Honest, reliable & reasonable. (336) 464-5215.

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Landscaping, driveways, patios, sidewalks, concrete work. 362-3647. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174. 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 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490. TLC LAWN CARE Lawn mowing, fertilization and weed control. General cleanup. Affordable all-season lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097. LET’S TALK! Leaf removal, mulch & pine needles, fall planting. James, (336) 543-4066. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820. MULCH, single-ground, $10 per 3-yard scoop. Tandem load delivered, $100 (about 10 yards). Oak Ridge area, 803-2195.

MASONRY

SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. Fall is here! Let us help with your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! No better time for a new ﬁre pit or patio. We do driveways & sidewalks too! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

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MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800. JUNK REMOVAL Appliances, batteries, mowers, electronics, trash removal, etc. Call 549-5726.

RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

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

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

336/404-1471 www.fmbyjh.com

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

Garage Door Pro

Interior/exterior stone veneer

SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS

100’s on display

(336) 501-6025 www.garagedoorpronc.com

NEW LOCATION: 8605 Triad Dr, Colfax marshallstone.com | (336) 996-4918

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PAINTING & DRYWALL

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

ROOFING, REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, siding, decks & more. No job too small/big. Repairs welcome. 30 years exp. Free est.. Campbell Construction, (336) 338-0342.

TREE DECORATING SERVICE Love the holiday décor, but hate the chore of making it happen? Let Santa’s helpers do it for you! $50/hour with $200 minimum. Booking dates now! Santas_Trees@yahoo.com.

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

(336) 931-0600

HOME PRO Home repairs, deck restoration, trim installation, custom built-ins, painting / drywall. Call (336) 430-7845 for free estimate. TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC.

BEKPaintCompany.com

Licensed General Contractor with college

• References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed

over 18 years of experience. We special-

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

PREMIER CONSTRUCTION ROOFING Interior sheetrock repair, rotten wood, all painting & carpentry needs. 545-3277.

PLUMBING WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc. (336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info. JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce 656-0019, cell 382-6905. BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

POWER WASHING POWER WASHING BY MAYS Specializing in vinyl homes. 215-8775.

ize 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.

ON-TARGET

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

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

degree in construction management and

30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable

MOBILE WELDING SERVICE Residential, wrought-iron fence & gates, custom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, 362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, custom decks, garages, siding, windows, rooﬁng specials. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

Services TM Construction , INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

Outdoor living | Fire pits | Screened porches

644-8615 office 508-5242 cell

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

Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com. 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. JLB REMODELING, INC. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Insured. Custom remodeling & additions. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

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. 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. PREMIER ROOFING CONSTRUCTION Insurance specialist, free inspections, residential & commercial. 545-3277 anytime. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.

 MISC. SERVICES COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.

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NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “NWAF is my choice for framing” – Adele in Brown Summit Steve Maloy, owner. (336) 644-1911, 392-9047. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted mowers, grills, appliances, bikes, AC’s, grills, electrical items, batteries, metal items, etc. 689-4167. AIRPLANE HANGARS FOR RENT, call for price. Oak Ridge Airport, off Harrell Road. DS Butler, (336) 362-0055.

 MISC. FOR SALE THULE hard shell CAR TOP CARRIER. New condition. $125 (336) 510-7918. 92 SPRINT BASS BOAT, 50hp Merc., lots of accessories, runs great, $3,500. 337-6090. FREE WURLITZER SPINET PIANO, good condition, great for church. 643-9237. KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Fresh produce, pumpkins & mums! 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerﬁeld. (336) 708-0485. SEASONED FIREWOOD, $80/half cord, delivered and stacked. Call 686-6373. MOVING SALE! 4-piece sectional, made by FlexSteel, blue/burgundy/gold, great for bonus room/den, recliner on each end, $300. Black TV cabinet w/ doors, will easily hold a 60” TV, $100. Oak queen bedroom suite (dresser, chest of drawers, night stand, headboard), great quality, $750. Area rug, 6’ x 10’, tan & moss green, $50. Text/call (336) 601-9171 for photos/more info. FREE FIREWOOD – you cut, you carry. Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale. Oak, pine, maple, 12-14 trees in clean area of yard (336) 949-4196.

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 MISC. FOR SALE

 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES

BABY GRAND PIANO, beautiful dark walnut 1929 Brambach Baby Grand piano in Oak Ridge. Perfect for ﬁrst piano for lessons or upgrade. $900. Call for pictures or to come see, 601-0203.

SPOIL-ME-ROTTEN ANIMAL CARE

PERSIMMON PULP, jam, pudding, and more! 816-3441 or 996-3892.

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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. FIREWOOD FOR SALE, $75/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615. ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025.

 MISC. WANTED $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.

Providing whatever YOU specify for your

 REAL ESTATE LOTS IN NORTHWEST SCHOOLS

1995. Professional, bonded, insured, and can give insulin shots and meds. Member feeding, walking, and play, and we’ll also take care of the paper, mail, lights & alarms. minutes). Call 643-5242. Check out our Pets & Critters section on page 9 for animals looking for a Furever Home! For more animals in need of adoption, visit adoptshelterpets.org.

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Bring your own builder

Take advantage of low rates!

8204 Strand Drive

1.38 acres offered at $65,000 2.18 acres offered at $85,000 4.56 acres offered at $135,000 15.12 acres with pond for $289,900

Exquisitely renovated 1925 home with beautiful new hardwoods down & main floor master suite with updated bath. NW Guilford schools. $200,000.

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

LAKEFRONT TWO-STORY HOME on 17+ acres, 4BR, 2.5BA, 4,000 sq. ft. with

JUST LISTED

Millrun Road, off Hwy. 158 in Stokesdale. $379,000. Call David, (336) 362-0231. CAROLINA MARINA, 214 Pelican Dr. Jet ski lift, boat slip, 40’ covered deck, park model, water front. $95,000. Ken, (336) 337-9268.

OPEN HOUSE Sun, Nov 9 • 2- 4pm

2040 Beeson Road

5926 Tarleton Drive, Oak Ridge

Hard-to-find private 8-acre estate in Oak Ridge with pond. 4 bed / 3.5 bath plus bonus, barn and lots of room for your four-legged friends – bring your horses, chickens or sheep. No HOA rules or dues! Call for details or text T583946 to 85377.

Impressive, upscale executive home on 1.7 acres. Custom stone and brick exterior. Approx. 6,100 SF. Rich hardwoods and fresh paint – this home is in move-in condition! Man cave and workshop plus a private kennel! Oak Ridge Elementary. Convenient location. $845,000

DeDe Cunningham

RIDING LESSONS

(336) 509-1923 allentate.com/DedeCunningham

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OPEN HOUSE Sun, Nov 9 • 2- 4 pm

two-car garage and full basement. 8214

 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES

THORNEWOOD FARMS Horse stalls. Full board & pasture board available. Call Dawn at (336) 392-4944.

GIL VAUGHAN

Realtor ® /Broker • (336) 337-4780

HOMES FOR SALE

Realtor ® / Broker NC Licensed Contractor Chairman’s Circle Award

BOARDING / PET SITTING

OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Nov 9 • 2- 4pm

pets. Oak Ridge & Summerﬁeld since

CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pickup of appliances, AC’s, grills, metal items, computers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167.

HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS & animal care, 12 years experience & excellent references. Call Sarah, (336) 662-2705, or visit Sarah’s Pet Services on Facebook.

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Betty Smith betty.smith@allentate.com (336) 451-4923

8122 E Harrell Road, Oak Ridge Bring your horses and toys! Oak Ridge minifarm on 2.41 acres with 2-car detached garage & wonderful apartment with kitchen, 1 bedroom & full bath! $190,000.

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

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Stokesdale Heating & Air.....................26 Velocity Air, Inc. .....................................3

HEALTH & FITNESS

ACCOUNTING

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC .......... 15

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Prestige Car Wash ...............................16

CHURCHES Central Baptist Church.........................24 Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church .............8

EVENTS Brews & Barrels for Belle ......................19 Community Health Fair .........................8

SNAP Fitness .......................................12

Affinity Integrated Solutions, Inc. .........13 Central Carolina Farm & Mower ..........22 Energy Reduction Specialists ...............25 Pest Management Systems..................21 ProStone, Inc. .....................................18

INSURANCE Amber Bogle .......................................15 Gladwell Insurance Company ..............24

LEGAL SERVICES Attorney Bill Barbour .............................3

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Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge ...............4 Elizabeth Dewey, MD...........................14 Forsyth Pediatrics, Oak Ridge ..............17 LeBauer Health Care ...........................25 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ............2, 16 Stryker Orthopedics ...............................6 Summerfield Family Eye Care ..............14

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ORTHODONTICS Olmsted Orthodontics .........................17

PET SERVICES Beacon Suites Pet Resort ..................... 11 Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital .................10 KPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ....................15 King’s Crossing Animal Hospital ..........14 Northwest Animal Hospital ..................14 Oak Ridge Animal Hospital ................. 11 Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care, Inc. ...... 11 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........10 Westergaard Kennels...........................10

REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty ............................15 Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams...........15 Dede Cunningham, Allen Tate ............30 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ................30 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway ........30 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ...................30 Smith Marketing ..................................30

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