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Feb. 5 - 11, 2016

IN THIS ISSUENews in brief ................................3Your Questions ............................4Stokesdale Town Council ..........6Youth/School news ....................8High School Sports ................... 10Student Profiles ......................... 11Frontlines to the sidelines ........ 12Pets & Critters ............................ 13Old dogs get a new home ...... 14Pet Briefs .................................... 15Pet Adoptions ........................... 18Community Calendar .............. 21Crime/Incident Report .............22Business Notes ..........................24Bits & Pieces ..............................24Letters/Opinions .......................24Grins & Gripes ...........................25Classifieds .................................27Index of Advertisers ................. 31

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Our readers speak out on gun control efforts

As reports of mass shootings and random violence with guns have be-come more common, the number of people who feel the need to arm them-selves continues to grow. In response, an opposing group feels the need to implement stricter gun regulations.

On Jan. 5, President Obama an-nounced executive actions aimed at re-ducing gun violence. The president’s plan is to clarify who is “engaged in the busi-ness” of selling firearms, which comes with the requirement to be licensed and perform background checks on their cus-tomers. His plan also adds 230 more FBI workers to aid in processing background checks and establishes a $500-million federal fund designated for additional mental illness treatment.

The following are some of the responses we received when we asked residents of northwest Guilford County

for their opinion on President Obama’s actions to reduce gun violence …

“We believe in the Constitution as written and feel (these executive orders are) against it. We own guns and have for years without a problem in our household. Executive orders for any reason are wrong. Guns don’t kill people, people kill people. A gun has never stood on its own and shot some-

Raising the cap on fire district tax would not mean an automatic tax increase, fire department stresses

by PATTI STOKES

STOKESDALE – Voters in the Stokesdale Fire District will have one extra decision to make when they go to the polls for the primary election on March 15: whether to approve a 5-cent increase in the fire district’s tax cap.

In 2014, the Stokesdale Fire Depart-

ment reached the maxi-mum amount of fire tax that departments organized before 1959 are allowed to levy, which is 10 cents per $100 property valua-tion; departments organized after 1959

Fire department urges citizens to vote ‘yes’ for raising tax cap

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NW GUILFORD – When the Caroli-na Panthers and the Denver Bron-cos face off in the Super Bowl this Sunday, Dr. Kip Corrington, medical director for Novant Health’s North-

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Scammers target taxpayersGUILFORD COUNTY (and BEYOND) – Bill Edwards received his second telephone scam call from “James Anderson of the IRS” on Jan. 5. The caller demanded pay-ment for back taxes in order to avoid arrest.

“The recorded message by a heavily-accented male indicated a callback telephone number as (202) 738-1757,” said Edwards, an Oak Ridge resident.

When Edwards reported the mes-sage to the sheriff’s department, he was told they were aware of this same caller, and he was asked to spread the word to his neighbors and caution them not to send payment to the scammer.

Jane Doggett of Summerfield has also received a few calls from tax scammers.

“They leave very aggressive voicemails demanding we call immediately before we are taken to court or they will take out a warrant for our arrest,” Doggett said. “I will have to say, it does cause a brief moment of panic – but then I just hit delete.”

Sgt. T. P. Popek with Guilford County Sheriff’s Office confirms people claiming to be with the IRS are in high gear this

season, and taxpayers should be wary.

The Greensboro Police Department has posted a warning on its website, alerting citizens that immigrants and the elderly are most at risk for being targeted.

“The callers often threaten them with deportation, arrest, revocation of their driv-er’s license, or having their utilities discon-nected if they do not immediately make a payment. People unfamiliar with the proper procedures for paying taxes are scared into sending the scammers money,” says Dawn Grosvenor, supervisor for the Telephone Response Unit housed at the Police Head-quarters Watch Operations Division.

The scammers usually collect the money over the telephone with a pre-paid debit card or reload card.

According to the IRS website, the agency never asks for debit card, credit card or prepaid card information over the telephone. If tax is due, the IRS al-ways sends taxpayers a written notifica-tion via the USPS mail system.

If you think you owe money to the IRS, call the agency at 1-800-829-1040.

Voter registration deadline approachingGUILFORD COUNTY – A county-wide Democrat, Republican, Libertarian and nonpartisan primary election will be held in Guilford County on March 15. Guilford County residents who are not registered to vote must register by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, to be eligible to vote in the primary. Voters who wish to change their party affiliation, address or name must make that change with the Board of Elections by the same date.

You may register to vote or make

changes to an existing record at the Guilford County Elections Office, 301 W. Market Street, Greensboro or the High Point Elections Office, 325 E. Russell Ave, High Point, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays, or the Department of Motor Vehicles when renewing or obtaining a driver’s license. Registration-by-mail forms are available at all public libraries, as well as at Oak Ridge, Stokesdale and Sum-merfield Town Halls.

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Could you please print a map of where and how the new loop will affect the northwest

area? I’ve searched and searched the internet to find a map that is easy to understand. I would like to know where the ramps will be in this area, and specifically what they are doing on Bunch Road near Northwest School Road.

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Sometime around 12 a.m. on Jan. 11, a loud “thunder” blast woke our Stokesdale neighbor-

hood. We heard the same noise during the Christmas holidays. Is there some type of “blasting” for the new road happening? If so, isn’t someone required to notify homeowners?

NCDOT’s Bobby Norris said he checked with all of the DOT projects in the Stokes-

dale area and there has not been any blasting performed lately.

“I cannot explain the sound the reader has heard,” Norris said. “For safety reasons, the fire marshal will not allow blasting to be performed at night, so I know it was not (construction-related) blasting at that time of night.”

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N.C. 68, Bryan Blvd. and Pleasant Ridge Rd.The current Bryan Blvd./N.C. 68 interchange will not change; however that portion of Bryan Blvd. will dead-end into a cul-de-sac at Piedmont Triad International Airport property. The new portionof Bryan Blvd. swoops northward just east ofCaindale Drive, passing north of the existing white and orange water tower near Regional Road, crosses over N.C. 68 at Pleasant Ridge Road and crosses again north of Edgefi eld Road.

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BROOKBANK ROADPart of Brookbank has been shifted north. A bridge will cross over I-73, a pedestrian tunnel will cross under I-73, and there will be no on/off ramps at this location.

U.S. 220 Drivers traveling north on I-73 can continue

northbound on U.S. 220; likewise, traffi c traveling south on U.S. 220 can exit to I-73 southbound.

Drivers traveling north on I-73 will not be ableto access U.S. 220 southbound, and vice-versa.

Drivers can either exit at N.C. 150 or travelup to U.S. 158 and turn around.

DEBOE ROADA bridge will cross over I-73, with no on/off ramps to the interstate.

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We apologize for taking a few months to respond to this reader’s

question – but we finally did. Our art director, Sean Gentile, created a close-up version of I-73 that shows the key areas where it will intersect with our northwest-area roads, location of bridges, existing roads that have or will be removed, etc. A large version of the map (at right) is on pages 48-49 of our annual northwest FINDER which went into circulation last week.

If you didn’t get a copy of the FINDER, you can either pick one up from a Northwest Observer newspaper box or rack, stop by our office in Oak Ridge dur-ing business hours, or access it online at www.nwobserver.com (links to all of our special-focus publications are located on the left-hand side of the homepage).

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Budget discussions get underwaySUMMERFIELD/OAK RIDGE – With February already upon us, northwest area towns will soon begin developing a fiscal year budget for July 1, 2016 – through June 30, 2017.

Though it is subject to final approval by the council, a detailed draft budget calendar has been posted on Summer-field’s website at www.summerfieldgov.com, which outlines several opportu-nities for public input throughout the budget process. The Summerfield Town Council will discuss priorities at its annu-al retreat on Feb. 5-6, which will serve as a starting point for budget develop-ment. A period will be set aside at the Tuesday, Feb. 9 town council meeting for budget-related comments, as well as at the council’s March, April and May monthly meetings. A public hearing for

final public input will be held at the June 14 meeting, after which council hopes to adopt the next fiscal year’s budget.

The Oak Ridge Town Council will have a budget workshop on Tuesday, Feb 9, at which time it will hear budget requests from board/committee chairs and hold a training session; the town’s Finance Committee will meet Feb. 15, Feb. 29 and March 14, and plans to present a preliminary budget to the town council at its April 7 meeting. Budget public hearings will be held at the May 5 and June 2 Oak Ridge Town Council meetings, after which council hopes to adopt the next fiscal year’s budget.

All budget meetings and workshops are open to the public.

Budget meetings have not yet been scheduled in Stokesdale.

Parents ask for help in making soccer fields playable againSTOKESDALE – As Stokesdale Parks and Recreation’s board of directors prepares for the spring soccer season, parents want kids participating in the organization’s

soccer program to resume playing on the fields at Stokesdale Town Park on Angel Pardue Road. There’s just one obstacle to that – the fields aren’t playable right now

and opinions vary as to whether that will change by the time spring gets here.

Scott Hoffman, executive director of SPR’s soccer program, SPR board members and parents of kids in the organization’s soccer program at-tended the Feb. 11 Stokesdale Town Council meeting in hopes of gaining the council’s support for accelerating field improvements.

“We have been trying for a little over a year to figure out a way for us to work together so our kids can play on the soc-cer fields,” Hoffman told the council. “We have over 300 kids registered and over 500 parents who either have a kid in the program or volunteer. We would like to be back at the park for our spring season, and permanently for each fall and spring season. It (the park) is part of our commu-nity and what makes this town great.”

Saying the SPR had been told the fields weren’t safe for kids to play on, Hoffman urged the town to work with the organization to get the fields back in play-ing condition.

Mayor Randy Braswell said he and

Councilman Bill Jones had invested countless hours in the soccer fields over the last few years, and would continue to invest in them. However, nothing could be done at this point, in the mid-dle of winter, to grow grass on the fields and make them playable by spring.

“If you guys want to come and play, what you see is what you are going to get because there is no way to change it in the wintertime. You guys said you weren’t going to play (on the park’s fields) in the spring, so we didn’t do anything to them. We want to work with you because of the kids, but there has to be a plan,” Braswell told the SPR parents and board members.

Hoffman agreed a plan was needed, but said SPR had some landscaping profes-sionals look at the park’s two soccer fields and provide quotes on planting perennial rye, which would start to come up by this spring.

“If we can get the fields into a play-able condition, we could rent them out,” he said.






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Jan. 14 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTSas reported by PATTI STOKES

Mayor Randy Braswell opened the monthly council meeting at 7 p.m., and all council members were present.

COMMENTS FROM FLOOR�� Pam Lemmons, founder of ROADS

(Revitalizing Our Ancestors Dreams in Stokesdale), said she was distraught to find out the council had voted last month to dissolve its Trails Committee.

Lemmons referenced a petition op-posing extending the A&Y Trail through Stokesdale. She said the petition was supported by some council members and circulated before citizens had an opportunity to hear Kate Dixon’s pre-sentation at the Oct. 8 council meeting (Dixon is executive director of Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail).

“Seven out of 10 of these things (on the petition) are not true,” Lemmons said. “We wanted a very simple trail with a volunteer group to work on this trail and no eminent domain of any kind …

“I think our town council should be finding out what people want, not telling them what they want. Educate people, don’t mis-educate,”

Lemmons said.

Lemmons encouraged the council to “think outside of the box and broaden your perspective,” adding that ROADS has a core group of volunteers ready to work on the trail.

�� Winter Brummitt, owner of Stokesdale-based Sunshine Scapes, said she has been mowing the town park property on an “as-needed” basis.

“Basically, I wait for approval,” she said.

After mowing on this basis over the past year, Brummitt said she knows what is needed to keep the property main-tained. She proposed meeting with the council and discussing a schedule for maintaining the park property versus continuing to only mow when she is asked to do so. If the park is maintained more consistently, this will not only be better for the park but will also give council a more accurate projected ex-pense for budgeting purposes.

“I am a resident of Stokesdale and I think the park should be enjoyed by any-one who wants to use it,” Brummitt said.

“We had little ones who couldn’t walk through the grass because it was so high. And, there was a family who brought a football but couldn’t play on the field because the grass was so high. I understand we save the town a lot of money (by only having the park mowed on demand)… however, if we could set a schedule to main-tain the park properly, I am more than willing to strategi-cally plan so we can still save money,” Brummitt said.

NEW BUSINESSSheriff’s report. Deputy Scott Casey said of the calls the department re-ceived last month for the Stokesdale area, 28 reports were generated.

A new fuel pump is being installed on the town-owned deputy’s car.

Casey urged citizens to call 911 if they see anything that seems suspicious or causes them concern.

“Don’t wait until a few days have gone by,” he said.

As for the men going door-to-door selling Kirby vacuum cleaners, Casey said contact has been made with them and they appear to be legitimate.

“Lock your car doors,” he empha-sized, reminding citizens that theft of items in unlocked cars occurs frequently.

Stokesdale Parks and Rec. Scott Hoff-man, executive director of Stokesdale Parks and Recreation’s soccer program, addressed the council about the condi-tion of the soccer fields.

Hoffman said over 300 children play in the association’s soccer program, with over 500 parents involved.

“We would like to be back at the park for our spring season, and permanently for each fall and spring season. It is part of our community and what makes this town great. We need you to invest in the park – we need grass to play on,” Hoffman said.

A lengthy discussion followed be-tween Stokesdale Parks and Recreation board members and council members. See News Briefs in this issue for more.

Fire district tax cap. A referendum on the March 15 primary election ballot will give citizens the opportunity to vote on whether to increase the Stokesdale Fire District’s tax cap from 10 cents to 15 cents per $100 property valuation.

“I think it is very important that this community sends 100 percent support to our fire department,” said Mayor Braswell. “Stop in there, tell them you love them, you support them and you’re going to vote for their nickel in March.”

5 0 to approve a resolution supporting the fire district’s tax cap





increase to 15 cents per $100 property valuation.

5 0 to schedule another Com-munity Day on Saturday, May 7.

5 0 to draw up a contract with Municode to codify all of the town’s ordi-nances, beginning with the development ordinance.

Municipal government courses. The League of Municipalities offers an eth-ics class online, which all newly elected officials are required to take, as well as other classes for elected officials at various locations throughout the state. Council members agreed to check into options for class times, dates and loca-tions.

UNFINISHED BUSINESSConstruction inspections and a public

records request policy were continued to the Feb. 11 meeting.

Payroll services. Council agreed to work with Paychex to outsource staff pay-checks and council stipends, pending the attorney’s review of the agreement.

5 0 to allocate $2,500 to purchase a new computer and pay for someone to perform file backups, net-work and server connections, as well as other related technology services.

Typing services. Proposals to perform typing services for meeting minutes will be accepted through Feb. 9.

5 0 to add By the Book, owned by Anne Garner, to the town’s vendor list.

5 0 to hire By the Book, at a discounted rate of $25 per hour for 10 hours in January and 10 hours in February, for training on the water enter-prise entity account.

COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS 5 0 to add Shiloh Utilities in Eden as a supplemental preferred ven-dor to provide water repair services.

Property Committee. In the process of cutting down a tree near the park’s front entrance, the tree fell “smack in the middle” of a bench that a Scout

had built. Braswell said the gentleman who cut the tree promised to contact the Scout who made the bench and get the plans so he can remake it.

Water and Safety Committee. Chair-man Thearon Hooks said the commit-tee is finalizing an emergency response plan for the town and should have a draft plan for presentation by mid-March. As the licensed water operator on record for Stokesdale, MeriTech has to be apprised of any emergency that would involve the water system. Council discussed which phone numbers should be offered as emergency contacts on the voicemail message at Town Hall.

Holiday banners. The banners dis-played throughout downtown will be taken down when scheduling allows (Town Clerk Carolyn Joyner noted that a period of dry weather is needed first so that banners have had a chance to dry out).

Committee list. After reviewing a list of 15 committees, some of which have not met in years, the council agreed to remove the Long-Term Financial, Me-morial, Historic Preservation, Watershed and Education committees.

Hooks asked if he could get contact information for the person who told Stokesdale Parks & Recreation Asso-ciation that the soccer fields were not safe so the Public Safety Committee can determine if any action needs to be taken. Braswell said the association has not provided any documentation about being informed the soccer fields aren’t safe, but they will be asked.

Trails Committee. Two applications for the Trails Committee were submitted in the last month, but in December the council voted 3-2 to dissolve the com-mittee. Bruno will call the applicants and ask if they want to serve on a different committee.

4 1 to approve Joe Thacker as a member of the Land Use Plan Com-mittee; Braswell voted against Thacker’s appointment.

ADMINISTRATIVETap installations. Twelve thousand dollars was budgeted this fiscal year for expenses relating to tap installations, but so far the expenses total $30,000. Finance Officer Carolyn Joyner pointed out that this expense should be more than offset on the income side, but it still needs to be brought more in line with the actual amount being spent. Also, $2,500 was budgeted for water meters but to date $2,040 worth of meters have been dis-tributed and more need to be ordered.

5 0 to increase the budget for tap installation expenses by $36,000 and the budget for water meters by $4,000. Also, the budget will be increased by $3,000 for LOCATE expenses (marking of water lines) and an additional $200 will be budgeted for North Carolina 811 – Call Before You Dig! call tickets.

5 0 to pass along the fee for accepting credit cards for water bills and other payments, based on whatever fee the corresponding credit

card company charges.

COUNCIL COMMENTS�� Councilman Jones urged citizens to

vote “Yes” for raising the Stokesdale Fire District’s tax cap to 15 cents per $100 property valuation.

“Remember, when SFD was incor-porated they had a cap of 10 cents. It only makes sense from a safety and economic standpoint to support a 5-cent increase in tax (cap),” Jones said.

�� Braswell said he was “still a little taken aback by Stokesdale Parks and Rec.”

“They think we’re misinformed and I think they are,” he said. “This coun-cil works very, very hard. I don’t know anything else I could do to support them other than to buy them 10 acres of land and put some turf on it for them. Hopefully, this spring it won’t be a winter kill like it was last year and they’ll be satisfied.”

The meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m.

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Ziad Ali of Oak Ridge, a college freshman majoring in electrical engi-neering at North Carolina State Uni-versity, is one of 15 college students competing for $100,000 in the annual Jeopardy! College Championship. Watch Ali compete when Jeopardy! airs on Friday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. on WFMY News 2.

One of Ali’s favorite TV shows is, of course, Jeopardy! Of competing in the College Championship, he says, “I didn’t think I was going to get picked … it still doesn’t feel very real!”

Register now for spring baseball Oak Ridge Youth Association has

opened registration for its 2016 spring baseball season. Opportunities include co-ed T-ball for ages 4-6, coach-pitch teams for ages 7-8, and three levels of kid-pitch for ages 9-14.

Continuing its partnership with Summerfield Recreation Association for league and tournament play, ORYA teams will hold all practices in Oak Ridge, while games will be played in both Oak Ridge and Summerfield.

ORYA is also excited to announce the first season of Outlaw Baseball. Due to a growing interest in locally based “select” (or travel) teams, ORYA has expanded its of-ferings to include teams that will participate in local tournaments beyond the recreation league schedule. Families should indicate their interest in receiving information about Outlaw Baseball when registering.

To register, or for more information on coaching, volunteering or sponsoring a team, visit www.orya.org.

Girl Scout cookies for saleThere’s even an app to help you find the closest cookie booth

Girl Scout cookies are available for a limited time from hundreds of girls at lo-cal cookie booths! Through early March, customers can find girls from Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) at local cookie booths selling the popu-lar treats. Customers are encouraged to download a free app called “Cookie Finder” to smartphones and tablets, for both iOS and Android. The app helps locate cookie booths.

Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Thanks-A-Lots, Lemonades, Cranberry Citrus Crisps and Shortbreads return for the 2016 season.

All cookies are $4 per package, and all the money generated from the Girl Scout Cookie Program stays in the local area to help fund various program and troop activities.

ORYA Night at Northwest basketball gamesNW GUILFORD – Friday, Feb. 5, is ORYA Night at the Northwest High School varsity boys and girls basketball games vs. Glenn High School. All Oak Ridge Youth Association cheerleaders and basketball players in uniform, along with team coaches, will receive free ad-mission. Admission for other adults/par-

ents is $6. (Parents need to accompany children into the game — no drop-offs or waiting in the lobby.)

The girls varsity game begins at 6 p.m., followed by the boys varsity game at 7:30 p.m. ORYA cheer squads will perform during halftime of the boys varsity game.

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Four-member teams of fifth-graders from Northern, Summerfield and McNair Elementary Schools competed against sixth-graders from Northern Middle School in rounds of tug of war during the annual Northern Unite Night on Jan. 29. The community-wide event also offered student-led tours of the school, competitions between school principals, performances by Northern Middle School’s orchestra/band, and a special performance by JLine Dance Assembly.

Northern Unite NightEd Kimbrough, Northern Guilford High School’s former band director, stands beside a large sign display-ing the school’s alma mater, which he co-wrote the music for when the school opened in January 2008. The sign is one of two that the student council surprised Kimbrough with by unveiling it on Jan. 28, one day before his retirement from the field of education; a second sign of equal size dis-plays the school’s fight song, which Kimbrough wrote the music and lyrics for. The signs, which include credits to Kimbrough and others for contributing the lyrics and music, will be permanently displayed on two walls leading to the school’s atrium area.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Varsity Basketball Highlights by L.A. LOGAN

NORTHWEST GUILFORD WOMEN (18-0, 6-0)Morgan Pointer scored 12 points in

the first quarter to reach career point 1,000, while finishing with 22 points and 10 rebounds in Northwest Guilford’s blow-out win over Ragsdale 66-22 on Jan. 29.

“It felt great,” said Pointer. “It’s a great milestone. I’m the sixth (North-west) player that has ever scored 1,000 points.”

Head coach Darlene Joyner said she’s very proud of Pointer, who has had a good four years at Northwest.

“It’s nice to honor the kids in that way,” she said. “She had a great game against Ragsdale.”

Northwest built a 30-point lead in

the first half and held a 41-point lead by the end of the third quarter.

“This team, on any given night, can have a different leading scorer,” said Joyner. “The other night Hayley Barber had 33 points and at the end of the game Morgan said ‘I was looking to get Barb the ball because she was hot.’

“That’s something that helps the team’s overall confidence.”

Elizabeth Kitley finished with 15 points, and Bria Gibbs chipped in 12 points.

On Jan. 28, Toni Tucker scored 14 points and Cayla King had 13 points in the 52-25 win over East Forsyth.

NORTHWEST GUILFORD MEN (15-3, 5-1)Tre’ Turner had 16 points and Reggie

Davis scored 11 points for Northwest Guilford, which used a 20-3 run in the fourth quarter to beat Ragsdale 70-51 on Jan. 29.

“We got out and got some deflec-tions in that fourth quarter,” said North-

west’s head coach, Lee Reavis. “We told them to be consistent on defense, no gambling and no giving up open looks.”

Jalen Spicer assisted on three Thomas Hennigan baskets during the Vikings’ final stretch that put Ragsdale away for the second straight meeting in

High School SportsGore combined to score 30 points.

COMING UP | Northwest traveled to face High Point Central on Feb. 2 and has a home game against Glenn on Feb. 5.

NORTHERN GUILFORD MEN (13-8, 9-4)

Andy Pack scored a game-high 21 points for Northern Guilford as the Nighthawks cruised to an 85-50 win over Rockingham County on Jan. 28.

After three consecutive layups by Jack Emerick and a 27-point scoring ef-fort by Pack in the first half, the Night-hawks took a 39-17 halftime lead.

Northern’s interim head coach, Derek Hodge, said the team is still trying to get their legs back from the five-day layoff because of the inclement weather.

“We picked up the defensive inten-sity,” said Hodge. “We were able to put some pressure on their guards, get some turnovers and get some transition baskets.”

With a large lead in the second half, Hodge cleared off his bench, and Mi-chael Royster scored 12 points.

“Those guys have worked hard all year,” he said. “We want to make sure everybody gets in the game.”

NORTHERN GUILFORD WOMEN (14-7, 9-4)

Kassie Robakiewicz had 16 points for Northern Guilford on Jan. 28 in a losing effort to Rockingham 38-36 in overtime.

While struggling to hit a basket in the second quarter, things got even worse for the Nighthawks when Elissa Cunane picked up her second foul and was forced to the bench.

During that span, Rockingham went on a 7-0 run until Robakiewicz’s hustle plays helped close the gap to 17-16 by halftime.

“Robakiewicz came alive,” said Northern head coach Kimberly Fur-

less than two weeks.

Unlike their first meeting, Ragsdale made some shots early in the game that kept the score respectable.

“Ragsdale did a better job handling some of our traps and getting some open looks,” said Reavis. “You can probably credit that to the second game of a back-to-back. We have to get better at that and understand we can easily be playing on back-to-back nights during the play-offs because of snow (makeup games).”

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STUDENT PROFILES

Thanks to the coaches and teachers at Northern and Northwest High Schools for their student recommendations and input, which make it pos-sible to recognize these talented, dedicated students for their accomplish-ments in academics, athletics and cultural arts.

NORTHERN Indoor TrackTANNER ENLOW, senior

Role on the team: Team captain and pole vaulter

Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri

Toughest class: AP Psychology

Plans after high school: Attend a four-year university, majoring in international business or accounting

Extracurricular activities: Boy Scouts of America, club soccer, slalom water ski-ing, Beta Club, National Honor Society, Guilford County Sheriff’s Explorer Post, sports shooting, National Technical Hon-or Society, Outdoor Dream Foundation, first-degree black belt assistant instructor

Most admired athlete: “My father, who was a NCAA Division I pole vaulter for University of Missouri.”

Favorite sports team: The Northern Guilford track and field team, for the dedication and encouragement each member provides to the team

Favorite food: Bananas

Favorite band: Newsboys

Favorite movie: “Kicking and Screaming”

Any siblings? One sister, Corinne

Best vacation ever: “European soccer tour, when I played for the U-15 boys U.S. National Team”

Years lived in Northern area: Five

Dream job: Federal law enforcement with the A.T.F. or F.B.I.

Interesting fact about yourself: “I have visited the two smallest countries in the world.”

One thing you would change about school: “I would invite guest speakers to each class, [so] students could see how our education applies to the real world.”Nickname: “Tan the Man”Pre-performance ritual: “I enjoy be-friending my opponents, and providing encouragement and comfort to new pole vaulters trying out the sport. Doing these simple things makes any competition less stressful and much more enjoyable.”Coach Richard Burton’s comments on Tanner: “Tanner is a hard worker. He demonstrates what it means to be dedicated and all in for what you want to achieve. He is the only pole vaulter for Northern Guilford, and without a coach. He doesn’t let that stop him from going out and trying to be the best. He demonstrates great leadership.”

NORTHWEST Indoor TrackDIANA LEIB, freshman

Role on the team: 4x200 meters relay Hometown: Oxford, PennsylvaniaToughest class: MathPlans after high school: Go to college and become a nurseExtracurricular activities: Sole Hope Club and field hockeyMost admired person: Jennifer Law-rence (actress)Favorite sports team: Carolina PanthersFavorite food: PancakesFavorite band: ColdplayFavorite movie: “Forest Gump”Any siblings? A twin brother and an older sister

Best vacation ever: Going to FloridaYears lived in Northwest area: SixDream job: NurseInteresting fact about yourself: “I have a twin.”One thing you would change about school: No homeworkPre-meet ritual: Listen to musicCoach Marla Lindsay’s comments on Diana: “It has been more than a plea-sure to coach such a coachable athlete like Diana. She is a team player and her work ethic is a shining example of her character on and off the field.”

NORTHWEST Indoor TrackZACH NORMAN, sophomore

Role on the team: Shot put and discus

Hometown: Greensboro

Toughest class: World History

Plans after high school: Go to Wake

Forest University and then medical school

Extracurricular activities: Archery

Most admired person: Mi madre (“my mother”)

Favorite sports team: Wake Forest De-mon Deacons

Favorite food: Sushi

Favorite band: Guns N’ Roses

Favorite movie: “The Wolf of Wall Street”

Any siblings? Two

Best vacation ever: Going down to Florida

Years lived in Northwest area: 15

Dream job: Anesthesiologist

Interesting fact about yourself: “Vine-yard Vines is my favorite brand.”

One thing you would change about school: “No homework so I can have a social life.”

Nickname: “Stormin Norman”

Pre-meet ritual: Listen to music

Coach Phillip Kahler’s comments on Zach: “Zach is a hardworking athlete who will give you his best every time.”

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Start content here if using a new section bar A regular feature of Youth Sync that introduces our readers to some of the teachers, coaches, volunteers, admin-istrators and other staff members who are positively impacting our youth in northwest Guilford County.

Name: Randy Alexander

Coaches: Northwest Guilford girls and boys tennis

Hometown: Gastonia, North Carolina

College alma mater: Gardner-Webb University

What was your first coaching job? Men’s tennis coach at Gardner-Webb University

Some of the things you have learned about coaching since then: There are many, but here are a few:

“High school kids are not like college kids.

“Coaching is a tremendous respon-sibility because many young people are counting on me.

“Not all players learn the same way.

“I have learned how to listen more and to have more patience.

“In today’s world, it does not matter how hard I try, I am not going to please every player and parent. I wish that I could.

“As I grow older, I have learned to appreciate all the wonderful kids I was allowed to coach and all the wonderful parents that allowed me to do it.”

How long have you coached at North-west Guilford? 11 years

Any conference, regional or state cham-pionships? At Northwest, we have won seven girls’ conference championships and five boys’ conference championships. Overall, my teams have won 32 confer-ence championships, four regional titles, and one state championship.

Sports played in high school: Football and tennis

Sports played in college: Tennis

Favorite sport to watch: College football and college basketball are equal.

Is there a coach who made a significant impact on you? My college tennis coach, Dr. Jim Taylor, had a significant impact on me because he was just a good guy who wanted the best for my teammates and me. He stressed the importance of doing the best that I can both on the courts and in the classroom. He led by example, and I thought he was an outstanding person. I saw no negative examples from this man.

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Most admired athlete: Grant Hill, former Duke and NBA basketball player.

Why Grant Hill? Grant is one of Duke’s best players ever, and played in three Final Fours and two NCAA champion-ships while at Duke. Grant was a classy guy who was very successful in the NBA despite his severe ankle injuries. He still played 18 seasons, and most importantly to me, he won three NBA sportsmanship awards. Does anybody ever hear anyone talk negative about this guy?

Favorite athletic team: Duke football or Duke basketball.

What are some of the benefits to kids who participate in sports? Under good coaches and parents, I think there are many positive physical, mental and social benefits for kids who participate in sports, and the positives far outweigh any negatives.

Most memorable coaching moment: My 1996 Grimsley boys’ tennis team win-ning the state championship after being runner-up the previous two seasons.

Most memorable playing moment: It was when I was playing No. 1 in tennis at Gardner-Webb, and I was trailing Wof-ford’s No. 1 6-2, 5-0. I just could not hit the corners on this particular day, so I decided if this guy was going to beat me he would have to do it by hitting winners from the middle on his side of the court. I just decided to hit every ball to the middle

of the court. Two games later, he was leading 5-2, and I won five more games to beat him 7-5 the second set. I switched back to hitting to the corners in the third set and went on to win the match 2-6, 7-5, 6-2. Coming back from 5-0 down in the second set makes it my most memo-rable moment.

Pet peeve: I can’t think of any.

Hobbies, interests: I follow Duke football every fall and Duke basketball in the winter. I follow the Carolina Panthers. I work in my yard. I try to exercise every day that I can by either running, walking, biking or swimming.

Family: My wife, Laura, and sister, Debbie.

Something most people do not know about you: Before I got into teaching and coaching, I was sports information direc-tor at Gardner-Webb University. While at Gardner-Webb, my sports publications won nine Top 10 awards and two No. 1 awards.

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Dominic Benedict and his wife Trudy, owners of Stokesdale’s Beacon Suites Pet Resort, have added a new member to their family – Troy, a Maltipoo. At 8 weeks old, Troy weighed just a little over two pounds and had adjusted nicely to his new digs.

Ashley Stump shared this photo of one of her piglets enjoying indoor playtime at Southern Stumps Mini Pig Farm located in Stokesdale.

Major, whose humans include Jenny and Randy Elliott of Summerfield, loves tromping through the snow.

Alyssa Yarborough shared this picture of her daughter Ansley and her dog, Hunnie Bunnie, enjoying the beautiful sunset following the recent winter storm.

The Critter Company’s crew from Oak Ridge obviously had a great

time in the snow. Bindi, an Australian shepherd, is at the front of the pack (she’s the one with the

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Anyone who knows Bonnie Ramba knows she has a heart of gold. It’s evident in everything she does, including her de-sire to help older rescue dogs. That desire is further reflected in Ramba’s willingness to not only adopt older dogs, but adopt those with health issues that most people would shy away from.

Ramba’s most recent rescue is Fes-tus, an 11-year-old terrier mix with three legs. The Stokesdale resident first saw Festus in Happy Tails, a locally pub-lished magazine dedicated to finding homes for homeless animals.

Then, Festus popped up on a web-site where she was searching for a pet.

“He was old. He had broken teeth and was missing a leg,” says Ramba, adding that he also had a huge fatty tu-mor that would require expensive surgery.

Ramba knew Festus would probably continue to be passed over for younger, healthier dogs. So, she and her other rescue, Wishbone, a 6-year-old terrier mix, went to meet Festus. His personal-ity and confidence quickly won them both over and the little black dog with the sparkling eyes became part of the Ramba family in December.

For Ramba, giving a senior dog a new lease on life is a mission.

“I want the dog to finish its life well,” she says. “Something that people don’t realize is that a lot of these dogs were adopted as puppies and their lives were really good, but then something changed.”

A heart of goldIn most cases, what changed is not

usually anything the dog did or could control. Maybe the owners moved into a place that wouldn’t allow pets, or there was a divorce, or a baby entered the fam-ily. Sometimes the owners are no longer able to afford the dog. Or, sadly, some owners just decide they don’t want the responsibility of a pet anymore.

“Most of these dogs are really good dogs. They haven’t done anything wrong,” stresses Ramba. “I hate the thought that their lives might end in the shelter.”

Festus is not the first older rescue dog Ramba has taken in. There was Clarence, a very large greyhound that she adopted when he was 5, not yet a senior but not a puppy either. He was almost 14 when he passed away last October.

A few years after adopting Clarence, she adopted a 9-year-old female grey-hound from Greyhound Friends of N.C. in Oak Ridge. The dog’s name was Isis, a name Ramba hated but felt she couldn’t

change because of the dog’s age. Put-ting the name aside, she wanted to give this lovable dog a second chance.

“I’d said I wouldn’t get a second greyhound but I went to the rescue and they showed me this greyhound that someone had abandoned. She had re-ally bad teeth and some significant race scars,” says Ramba. “She came up and leaned against me and Clarence fell in love with her. I had to bring her home.”

Isis died from cancer at the age of 12. “We only had her three years, but I

never regretted bringing her home,” says Ramba.

Clarence was heartbroken after the loss of his canine companion.

Ramba knew it would be difficult to walk two greyhounds, so she adopted Wishbone, who at the time was only 3 years old.

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But Ramba wasn’t overly concerned with Wishbone’s past.

“A lot of times people think that when a dog has been in multiple homes it’s a sign that it is a bad dog, but that’s not always the case,” she says.

She points out that most rescue organizations are very thorough and do everything possible to make sure the dog is a good fit for the adopting family.

“They’ll tell you everything about the dog that they can,” she says.

People often comment to Ramba that they couldn’t take in a senior dog, especially one with health issues. For her, the satisfaction of providing an abandoned senior dog with a good

home far outweighs the downsides.

As a personal example that helped shape her attitude toward dogs over the years, she tells of when she and her hus-band Robert purchased their first puppy, a Sheltie they named Jasper.

“All we could think about was having the nicest looking dog we could get. We got a purebred and we later called him our ‘$6 million dog’ because of all his medical issues that developed over the years,” she says. “I trained him to do all kinds of things, but he wasn’t a very lov-ing dog. He was constantly anxious and always seemed to be on high alert.”

Over the years, Ramba has learned that the best dogs aren’t the dogs that are physically perfect.

“I always wanted the perfect-looking dog but I found out the perfect dog is the one that loves you,” she says.

HorsePOWER hosts 20th annual gala event

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the HorsePOWER Therapeutic Learn-ing Center will host its 20th annual Gala and Silent Auction on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Center Point Showroom in High Point.

The evening’s lineup includes live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and silent auction.

This year’s silent auction is sure to be a favorite for attendees. As usual, businesses have been generous in donating everything from furniture to gift certificates. Some of the more unusual items this year include a camera safari in Africa, a leather sofa and a queen box spring and mattress set. There are also loads of horse-related items, jewelry, gift certificates to nearly every area restaurant, a huge selection of Seagrove pottery and more.

Since its conception, HorsePOWER continues to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities through

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This event is the organization’s major fundraiser. Jan Clifford, Horse-POWER’s founder and executive direc-tor, says event proceeds cover most of the organization’s overhead expenses.

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have a fire tax cap of 15 cents per $100 property valuation.

Stokesdale Fire Chief Todd Gauldin says raising the fire tax cap to 15 cents would not only bring Stokesdale Fire De-partment in line with other departments across the state, but more importantly, it would give the department the option to raise the fire tax at some point in the future to meet the needs of a growing community.

Raising the cap on the fire district tax doesn’t mean the tax will automatically increase, Gauldin stresses. Before taking effect, a tax increase would have to first be approved by Stokesdale Fire District’s board of directors, then the Emergency Services departments and county com-missioners in Guilford and Rockingham County (Stokesdale’s fire district encom-passes about 36 miles, 16 of which are in Rockingham County and the remain-der in Guilford County).

“We can’t arbitrarily just raise the tax (if the cap is raised),” Gauldin empha-sizes, pointing out the department has only had two tax increases in its 62-year history, the second of which was not un-til 2014 – and that’s when the 10-cent tax cap was reached.

If voters approve raising the tax cap, it won’t change how the department is

run, stresses Sammy Pegram, chairman of Stokesdale Fire Department’s board of directors. “The board will be frugal and careful about how it spends taxpay-er dollars –as it always has – while also preparing for the future.”

Just as other fire departments across the country are experiencing, the number of residents and businesses within Stokes-dale’s fire district has increased while the base of volunteers has decreased.

“Until 1999, we were all volunteers,” Gauldin says of the department. “But most of our volunteers are aging out and we’re not getting as many young volunteers in to replace them.”

That means the department relies more on paid firefighters who are avail-able 24/7 to respond to emergency calls.

“Our payroll, which includes salaries and benefits, is 65 percent of our bud-get now,” Gauldin says.

Coupled with payroll is the escalating cost of maintaining equipment and pur-chasing new equipment when needed, which comes at no small price.

“When it is time to replace our front-line fire truck, we estimate the cost will exceed $400,000,” Gauldin says.

Like its neighboring communities, Oak Ridge and Summerfield, Stokesdale has seen a steady increase in population over the last few decades and with that increase comes an increase in the number of calls the fire department responds to each year;

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in 2015 it responded to a record 840 calls. And when those calls are for structure fires, it often takes more manpower and equipment to get them under control than it would have 30 or 40 years ago.

“We have a lot of homes in our fire district now that are the size of what our commercial buildings used to be,” Gauldin points out. “It’s ever-changing and we have to adapt to it.”

In 2004 the fire department took great strides to get its ISO (Insurance Service Office) rating lowered from a 9 to a 6, which resulted in residents’ homeowners’ insurance decreasing by as much as 33 percent per year.

“When our rating went from 9 to 6, it was a measuring stick for how well our department operates,” Gauldin said. “Six is the best (ISO rate) a homeowner can get, and we want to do everything we can to keep that rating.”

To help educate citizens in the fire district on why the department is asking to increase the cap on the fire district tax, residents within Stokesdale’s fire district

will receive a flyer in the mail next week. The flyer will explain exactly what they will see on the March 15 ballot, and en-courages them to vote “yes” for increas-ing the fire district tax cap. Additionally, the department will hold two question-and-answer sessions to give citizens the opportunity to learn more about how the department operates.

“We have enough confidence in our department and staff and community that we think the community will support the tax cap increase,” Gauldin says.

want to learn more?Voters in the Stokesdale Fire District

will have two opportunities to learn more about why they are being asked to support a 5-cent increase in the cap on the fire district’s tax.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. and Tuesday, March 8, 7 p.m.

Where: Stokesdale Fire Department, 8401 U.S.158, downtown Stokesdale

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one. People have to change their attitude about another human being. One of the presidential candidates said that more people have died from being hit with a hammer than guns. This statement is worth checking for truth, because if it is true, are they going to outlaw hammers?”

Pamela Mick Stokesdale

“This is obviously a complex situation with no easy answers. On the one hand you have situations like the Columbine massacre, in which the killers went to a gun show and specifically asked which dealers were licensed or private and ultimately got their weapons from a private dealer, paying cash with no receipt and no background check. Yet on the other hand there are millions of lawful citizens who only want to hunt, protect themselves, or collect guns. So the question is, how do you minimize the former scenario without trampling on the rights of the latter?

“Obama’s executive action, I believe, does nothing to infringe on anyone’s right to own guns but it does potentially beef up background checks and also provides law enforcement, first responders, and even school officials with proper training for active shooter situations. It also seeks to clarify to state health officials the scope of mental health services that insurance must cover. These are all positive things in my opinion. What is frustrating, though, is when commonsense attempts to protect people end up turning into yet another chapter of the ‘Obama is after your guns’ conspiracy theory.”

Brian Middleton Oak Ridge

“Increased control of weapons, guns or otherwise, is not the issue. As a na-tion we have ignored God in our homes, in our work places and our government. This has resulted in a nation with limited morals and no regard for human life.

“I’d like to see Jesus Christ reintro-duced to our country by local churches

taking ministry outside of their walls into our communities. I would also ask our legal system to utilize capital punishment more often for those found guilty of mur-der regardless of the weapon type.

“I don’t like seeing my tax dollars used to keep murderers alive in comfortable prisons while we have a society full of hungry families. We must address the issue from both ends. Let’s start raising children who love and respect God and their fellow man. And let’s get serious about punishing those who have not learned to do so.”

Mark Morphies Stokesdale

“I’m a card carrying member of the NRA, the NMLRA (National Muzzle Loader Rifle Association), the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association and on the executive board and the head of new member orientations for the Rock-ingham County Gun Club. And, yes, I carry concealed everywhere I go. I don’t like cowards who prey on defenseless children. But carrying a loaded firearm means keeping your cool, being more tolerant of stupid and never flashing your weapon in an aggressive situation.

“I hope and pray that I’m never in a sit-uation where I pull my weapon, but in this crazy world I train every week for the ‘what if.’ For argument’s sake, let’s say Obama’s purposed law takes effect at midnight tonight. And, in his last interview he claims he’s not coming after anyone’s guns. There are an estimated 300 million guns in the U.S. and growing by 10 million per year. That’s not counting the unregistered and contraband guns. When law enforce-ment upgrades weapons, their firearms are sold or auctioned to the public. I ask you, do more restrictions on law-abiding citizens make any sense to you?

Your safe bet is to stay vigilant, report suspicious activity and protect yourself in a way you feel comfortable.”

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Start content here if using a new section bar The District 1 Sheriff’s Officehas recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County.

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ARSONJan. 31 | A resident of N. Bunker Hill Road in Colfax reported an unknown suspect lit a fire which damaged his front door, porch and lawn. Total damages are estimated at $570. It is unknown if this incident is related to earlier reports filed for communicating threats and a middle-of-the-night home invasion.

ASSAULTJan. 29 | A resident of Overshoot Court in northern Greensboro reported being

the victim of an Assault on a Female. The incident is related to an ongoing do-mestic dispute; the victim did not report any injuries. Warrants were advised.

B&E/THEFTJan. 26 | An owner of The Meadows Frozen Custard, a former tenant in Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center, re-ported that sometime between Nov. 30, 2014, and Nov. 1, 2015, someone stole two refrigeration compressor units from inside the unit the business formerly

I heard that …• A reader emailed to ask if we had any information about two North-west Middle School students having pipe bomb materials. According to the sheriff’s department, the students in question were interviewed and home searches were conducted. However, no bomb-making ma-terials were located. • “Something was going down at the BB&T in Oak Ridge on Feb. 1. There were several deputies’ cars there and one deputy had his gun out and pointed.” An incident did occur in Oak Ridge on Feb. 1, but it was at the Bank of Oak Ridge in Oak Ridge Commons shopping center – and fortunately, it turned out to be a false alarm call.

occupied, and four other units from the roof of the building. The owner explained this empty unit is used by Oak Ridge Commons’ business owners for storage and has also been accessed by many contractors during this time period. Total value of the stolen equipment was esti-mated at $13,400.Jan. 27 | A resident of Brandi Wood Circle in Summerfield reported that sometime between Jan. 2 and Jan. 27 his brother broke into his safe, which was located in the home, and removed silver and gold bars and coins valued at $55,000; the brother was subsequently arrested. Jan. 27 | An employee of Triad Park in Colfax/Kernersville reported that some-time between 3:48 and 4:08 p.m., two suspects broke the glass out of a vending machine and stole a variety of snacks valued at $75.UPDATE: Detectives have identified the juveniles involved in the vending machine break-in at Triad Park, and juvenile peti-tions are pending.Jan. 27 | A resident of N.C. 68 North in Stokesdale reported that sometime between 2:30 and 6:15 p.m., someone entered her home through her garage door and stole a Vera Bradley duffel bag, a safe, cash and several pieces of jew-elry; total value of the loss was $3,659. Additionally, damage to the garage door was estimated at $500. Jan. 27 | A resident of Oak Ridge Road in Summerfield discovered that some-time between 2:40 and 6:35 p.m., an unknown suspect forcibly entered her

home and detached garage and stole a push mower, space heater and a televi-sion antenna with a total value of $195. Jan. 28 | A resident of Quail Meadow Lane in Colfax reported someone broke into her garage and took $4,000 cash from a passenger car parked inside.Jan. 30 | The owner of Mustard Seed Nursery in Stokesdale reported an unknown person stole his Stihl weed eater with a hedge trimmer attachment, valued at $300, off of his landscaping trailer while his crew was on a job at Nebbiolo Court in Kernersville. Jan. 31 | A resident of Claxton Drive in Kernersville reported that three chainsaws belonging to his business (Murphy Tree Service) were stolen from an outbuilding; the chainsaws were valued at $600.Feb. 1 | Tetra Tech Construction re-ported an unknown suspect removed five batteries from construction equipment left at the highway construction site on U.S. 220 at U.S. 158. The batteries are valued at $300 each.

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Jan. 29 | A 17-year-old student at North-west High School was referred to Teen Court for Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana and Possession of a Weapon (knife) on School Property. The items were located during a search of the student’s vehicle, which took place after the student confessed to selling marijuana at school.

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At that point Jones interjected, saying the Town had agreed a few years ago, when SPR was largely governed by a different board of directors, that it would not charge SPR for using the fields. In return, however, SPR agreed to keep the fields maintained.

“And they did – for a while,” Jones said. “The problem with the fields started in the winter of 2014 and on into the spring of 2015 (when SPR stopped maintaining the fields). It was May or June before we realized they weren’t go-ing to do what they said they were going to do.”

Emotions escalated as the conversa-tion went on, with SPR board members saying they felt the town was not willing to work with them, and they were being punished for decisions and actions (or inactions) of past board members.

SPR board member Christy Pearson told the council, “It saddens me that we feel we have no support from you all ...

because my kids and the kids of these parents here, they are our future.”

Braswell countered that the board did not have the whole story about what had transpired between the Town and previ-ous board members, or how much time he and Councilman Jones had invested in working toward the goal of getting the fields in playable condition.

Urging the SRA to be patient – or to get out its pocketbook if it wanted premium fields by April – Braswell went back and forth with board members about what kind of grass should be planted on the soccer fields and if it was possible to get the fields ready for play-ing on by April.

For their part, board members said they just wanted to have an expert look at the fields one more time to determine what, if anything could be done to get them in playable condition for the spring soccer season.

Braswell said he was very familiar with

what type of grass had been planted on the fields in the past, and perennial rye, which grows more quickly but has shal-low roots, was not the answer.

Pearson said it felt like the council was fighting against SPR.

“Without your help, we can’t grow this program,” she said. “So, we’re ask-ing for a relationship and a new start.”

Though no solutions were reached be-fore the discussion at the meeting ended, SPR board and council members have met since then and agreed to organize a community field day on March 19 (more details in a future issue).

“We want to start making those fields right with a lot of sweat equity,” Hoffman said. “Once that happens, we can start with getting the fields back in a good spot. If we can’t play on them this spring, our hopes are that we can get them right for the fall season ... we’re open to all the options and want to have the end result be what works out for everyone.”





NCDOT crews did admirable job under circumstances

Last week there seemed to be a lot of complaints – or should I say whining – about how long it took DOT to clear secondary roads, and how the snow plows blocked driveways and mailboxes with snow.

I for one think that DOT did an excellent job trying to make our roads safe. Some of the drivers didn’t go home for three to four days, and ended up sleeping in their trucks. I don’t care how much brine or ice melt you put down, it only works when temperatures

reach 32 degrees. Yes, we live on a secondary road,

and yes, when the snow plow came through it blocked our drive and mail-box, but we have enough common sense to own a snow shovel and dig out. We are just thankful that DOT came through and scraped our road.

Oh, and by the way, I’m pretty sure any of the home improvement stores have a snow shovel that will fit your hand.

Dee JappSTOKESDALE

More legislation is not the answerThe majority of mass killings are

family related. If we could better solve the gaps in the mental health system, follow through on protective orders, and cut out immigration bureaucracy, this could be a start.

As long as evil exists, there will be violence. Some mass killings have been committed with a knife, a car and fire. More legislation regarding obtaining a firearm isn’t the answer. As immigration is increasing by leaps and bounds and America is not doing the vetting (the

U.N. does) of who comes in, we have Islamic terrorists slipping in.

Observing suspicious behavior is a start. Trust our instincts, speak up, encourage our children to notice who or what is around them. That may mean putting down our smart phones. Don’t become the victim. Prepare ahead of time what you will do if you suspect danger.

Cheri Pikett

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NCSBA to assist with superintendent searchGUILFORD COUNTY – The Guilford County Board of Education has selected the North Carolina School Boards Associa-tion (NCSBA) to help them select the next superintendent for Guilford County Schools.

The board said they selected NCSBA for a number of reasons, including the as-sociation’s familiarity with state laws, past search success and its competitive price. The board hopes to have a new superin-

tendent selected before the 2016-17 school year begins, and plans to hold at least three public meetings to hear what the commu-nity would like in its next superintendent.

Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green announced his last official day will be March 18. Nora Carr, chief of staff, and Terrence Young, chief information offi-cer, were selected as co-interim superin-tendents earlier this month.

Caregivers’ support groupThe Adult Center for Enrichment of-

fers two monthly support groups where caregivers of frail and impaired adults may share and make connections with other caregivers. One group meets in Greensboro the second Tuesday of each month from 12:30-2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Room 112, 1000 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. The second group meets in High Point the first Wednes-day of each month from 1- 2:30 p.m. at Pennybyrn at Maryfield, Community Center, 109 Penny Rd., High Point.

Light refreshments are provided.

You do not need to register to attend and all family caregivers are welcome. Contact Jodi Kolada at (336) 274-3559 or [email protected] with any questions. Please let us know at least one week prior if you need care for your loved one during the support group time.

For more information regarding the programs of the Adult Center for Enrich-ment, please call (336) 274-3559 or visit www.ACEcare.org.

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Local lawyers recognized

Oak Ridge resident David Woods

Wyatt Early Harris Wheeler LLP, a full-service law firm located in High Point, is pleased to announce partners David N. Woods (real estate), an Oak Ridge resident, and Arlene M. Zipp (family law) have been elected to Business North Carolina magazine’s Legal Elite, a listing of the state’s top lawyers in business-

related categories.

Additionally, attorney Nathan A. Chrisawn has been named a partner in the firm. His areas of practice include business law, tax law, wills, trusts and estates. Chrisawn is a 2003 graduate of Appa-lachian State University and a 2009 graduate of Wake For-est University School of Law.

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GRINS to... �� The anonymous Good

Samaritan who finished plow-ing the bottom half of our hilly driveway after my wife and I (seniors) were shoveling ice off of it but couldn’t finish.

�� Combs Inc. for clearing the snow from Bar Court in Oak Ridge following the recent winter storm when NCDOT road crews failed to do so.

�� The NWO for siding with the USPS (last week’s Grins and Gripes). No one knows the abuse the USPS carriers take. My husband just retired from the USPS – we know! Thank you for enlightening this Northerner of his/her ignorance about a state of emergency.

�� These outstanding people and businesses for donating raffle prizes or supplies for ORE’s MathMania: Sylvan Learning of GSO, Debbie Gsell, Sum-mit Church, Rio Grande, Mathnasium,

Greensboro Children’s Museum, Kristy Seeley and Northwest Observer. We couldn’t have done it without you!�� My Elmhurst Estates neighbor who

stopped and helped me get my car un-stuck from the snow pile at the end of my driveway!�� Those normal, friendly and open-

minded homeowners who treat door-to-door salespeople with respect and civility, rather than the open hostility, rudeness and prejudice we often suffer from ill-natured cynics. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”�� The people who care for animals left

out in the cold and help them rather than let them suffer through the night.�� The NWHS cheerleaders for hosting

SRA cheer camp. Thanks for such a fun day. You were so good with the girls and really shared your spirit! �� The postal carrier who delivers to our

house in Stokesdale. You work really hard

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and I appreciated you going above and beyond the other day when you could not get up our driveway.

�� Our neighbor, who shoveled snow from our walkways and keeps check on us throughout the year.

�� Oak Ridge Elementary staff, teachers and parents for their hard work and dedi-cation to our kids. The PTO thanks you for helping us host an awesome MathMania Family Game Night! Great to see parents and kids playing, learning and having fun!

GRIPES to... �� The couple who left their

truck running in front of CVS. If you don’t want to shut off your engine, then park away from the door where others will not be forced to breathe the noxious diesel fumes!

�� The Northerner who suggested USPS hire some Northerners to deliver the mail. I am tired of Northerners moving here and complaining about North Carolina!

�� NCDOT. Traveling north on U.S. 220

coming into Lake Brandt, someone didn’t do the drainage math very well because there is a 200-yard very serious hydro-planing area. Drivers, pay attention, especially at night, because the drains there don’t work well. �� Everyone (including myself) who

wastes their lives on the internet instead of living a fulfilling life. Breathe some fresh air, enjoy a good meal without tak-ing a picture of it, and make real memo-ries to treasure when you’re old.�� People who complain about natives to

any area. That’s like coming into some-one’s home and insulting their family. �� The former Northerner complaining

about the postal carriers not delivering mail in the winter storm. I’m a former North-erner and people like you drive me crazy!�� Rio Grande (Oak Ridge). We don’t

enjoy being surrounded by political signs when we go out to eat. It’s time to relax, enjoy family in a nonpartisan environ-ment away from the craziness. Political signs (either party) aren’t appropriate restaurant decor.





CORRINGTON ...continued from p. 1

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lough. “She was hitting shots and doing a lot of great things. We just have to get more from the group.”

Entering the fourth quarter, Northern clawed their way back into the game after trailing by five points when Sami Furlough sank a three-pointer from the left corner that gave the Nighthawks their first lead with 53 seconds remain-ing in the game.

Moments later, a Rockingham score

sent the game to overtime, where things turned sour for Northern, who commit-ted five turnovers and went 0-3 from the field.

“Rockingham had two days to prac-tice, and we had none,” said Furlough. “They had time to prepare for us, and we didn’t. I think that hurt us.”COMING UP | Northern played host to Northeast Guilford on Feb. 2 and will travel to face McMichael on Feb. 5.

west Family Practice in Stokesdale, will be among the millions of people watching the showdown.

But though he will be viewing the game on television this year, there was a day when the Greensboro resident was standing on the sidelines decked out in a Broncos uniform, anxiously waiting for the big game to begin.

It was January 1990 and the Broncos and San Francisco 49ers were going head-to-head in New Orleans at Super Bowl XXIV. Corrington, who was 26 at the time, had been with the Broncos for two years playing safety.

At that time, John Elway was quar-terback for the Broncos and the 49ers’ roster included NFL greats Joe Montana and Jerry Rice.

The Broncos had a great team that year, but unfortunately they didn’t play their A game in the Super Bowl matchup and

the 49ers soundly defeated them 55-10.

“That’s still the record for getting beat by the most points,” says Cor-rington with a slight chuckle. “We’d had a great year. We just happened to have had a really bad day.”

Corrington remembers heading to New Orleans two weeks prior to “the big day.” The Broncos spent the first week more or less relaxing and watching videos of the other team.

“The second week, we got more seri-ous,” he says.

He also remembers it as being a crazy time, “a real media circus.” Still, he doesn’t think things were as hyped up as they are now.

“It’s a lot bigger. We didn’t have the huge halftime extravaganza that goes on today,” says Corrington.

Of playing in the NFL and going to the Super Bowl, Corrington says it was a very exciting experience for a young man, and he has a lot of great memories.

“Of course, it would have been better if we’d had a better outcome,” he says.

There are a few people with the Denver Broncos organiza-tion who were around when Corrington was playing with the team, including head coach Gary Kubiak, who played nine seasons for the Broncos as a backup quarter-back for Elway. There’s also Wade Phillips, who returned to the Bron-cos in January 2015 as defensive coordinator, a position he also held with the team when Cor-rington was there.

Corrington grew up in College Station, Texas, and went to college at Texas A&M University, where he played football and was a three-time Academic All-American. His career plans were to be a college professor.

He had completed his B.A. in philos-ophy and was considering his next move when the Broncos came calling. It was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up, and one he doesn’t regret. He left the NFL shortly after the 1990 Super Bowl, feel-ing he had “gotten beat up enough,” and headed back to academia.

Returning to A&M, Corrington earned a master’s degree in psychol-ogy and began work on his doctorate in the same field. Halfway through the program, he realized being a professor wasn’t what he wanted to do. Even so, he completed his PhD and then enrolled in medical school at A&M.

By that time, he was married and had four children between the ages of 3 and 10. Though his schedule was grueling, within four years he had com-pleted medical school and moved to Greensboro to com-

plete his three-year residency at Moses Cone Hospital. He

enjoyed living in the Triad and decided to make the area home.

In his free time, Corrington likes to exercise and do yard work. He also

plays a little golf when he has a chance.

One thing he doesn’t do anymore is run.

“I got beat up enough that I just can’t run,” he says. “Playing football, you get injured but you don’t feel it so much when it happens. It’s afterwards that you feel like you’ve been in a car wreck, and when you get older it gets worse.”

Though the game experience will be quite different from when he was suited up for the Broncos 26 years ago, Corrington won’t have to worry about getting injured during this Sunday’s Su-per Bowl matchup between the Broncos and the Carolina Panthers.

When asked who he’s pulling for, he skillfully skirts the question.

“I’m just pulling for a good game,” he says with a smile, adding that he needs to stay out of trouble with his patients.

Kip Corrington | File photo

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

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

Your business should be here! Let us introduce you to our readers.

ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICETotal tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157.

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

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

MASONRY

SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or fi re pit? We can help with all of your outdoor living and en-tertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways & sidewalks, patios and more! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

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



HOME SERVICES

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

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

336/404-1471www.fmbyjh.com

RE-PURPOSED FURNISHINGSCheck our website or Facebook to view our current inventory!

The Northwest Observer13,200 copies every week!

Direct-mailed to every mailbox with an Oak Ridge, Summerfi eld and Stokesdale address, and available for

pick-up at 70+ area businesses. Call us for advertising info!

PAINTING & DRYWALL

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

STILL PERFECTION PAINTINGReliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pres-sure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

David & Judy Long, owners

(336) 931-0600BEKPaintCompany.com• References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed

BEK Paint Co.Residential & Commercial

PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.

HOME SERVICES

DECORATING

EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture place-ment. E-mail [email protected] or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411.

FLOORING

CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed/insured. 643-6500.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

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HOME REPAIR, LLCOLD SCHOOL

BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics 2014

JLB REMODELING, INC.Home repair, maintenance & handyman ser-vice. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

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

GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINESales & service center. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. Call (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 offi ce.

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

APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.

HOME SERVICES

GARY’S HANDYMAN HOME SERVICES“Providing value for the home-ownership ex-perience.” Gary Gellert, serving NC’s Pied-mont Triad area. [email protected], (336) 423-8223.

GRADING / HAULING

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

PEARMAN QUARRY HAULINGFill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.

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

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

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPINGTree and leaf cleanups. Bed reconstruc-tion, pine needles & mulch Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 464-5215.

CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICEComplete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.

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

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCEPine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree prun-ing, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

BOBCAT WORK, bushhogging, and trac-tor work. Brad Mills, (336) 382-1505.

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

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


HOME SERVICES

CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLCResidential roofi ng, rubber fl at roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.

MISC. SERVICES

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

DAVE’S AIRPORT SHUTTLECall (336) 298-7195.

Have a service to tell our readers about? Advertise here for just $4/line!

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

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

SMALL CLAIMS LEGAL SERVICES Kent Brown Attorney, (336) 274-5250.

WILL PICK UP MOST APPLIANCES, grills, bikes, electronics, metal and electri-cal items, gas items, etc. (336) 689-4167.

NORTHWEST ART FRAMING. Fine, afford-able framing. “NWAF is my choice for fram-ing” – Adele in Brown Summit. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911.

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

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

available here

We carry moving & shipping supplies

MISC. FOR SALE

FIREWOOD FOR SALE, oak & hickory. Pick up or delivery. (336) 643-9332.

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

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

PLEATHER BROWN COUCH, $85; Pleath-er brown chair, like new, $85. Massage chair, like new, $85; Mirror, 4’ x 3.5’, $50 OBO. (336) 202-1932.

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.

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

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MISC. WANTED

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

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

YOUR VACATION PHOTOS! Email your “Where do you take your NWO?” photos to [email protected].

HOME SERVICES

PLUMBING

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

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLARNo job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

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.

POWER WASHING

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

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

ON-TARGET

Construction Services, Inc.

Roof Replacements / RepairsSiding & WindowsCustom Decks / PorchesGeneral Home RepairsRemodeling / Painting

ON-TARGETCONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.

FREE EstimatesInsured & Dependable

31 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee • Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

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

TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC.Licensed General Contractor with college degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We special-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, [email protected].

HOME SERVICES

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

KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and win-dows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hard-wood and linoleum fl oors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.

JLB REMODELING, INC.Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTIONKitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, sid-ing, dock work, windows, roofi ng specials, rot-ted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. 362-6343.

Construction Services, INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

644-8615 office508-5242 cell

Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

TMHorse barns | Fences | Shelters

The 8th annual NW FINDER All things need-to-know, fun-to-know

and good-to-know about northwest Guilford County.

ROOFING

A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC.Res. roofi ng specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofi nginc.com, 621-6962. ...continued on p. 30

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HOME SERVICES

CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLCResidential roofi ng, rubber fl at roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.

MISC. SERVICES

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

DAVE’S AIRPORT SHUTTLECall (336) 298-7195.

Have a service to tell our readers about? Advertise here for just $4/line!

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

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

SMALL CLAIMS LEGAL SERVICES Kent Brown Attorney, (336) 274-5250.

WILL PICK UP MOST APPLIANCES, grills, bikes, electronics, metal and electri-cal items, gas items, etc. (336) 689-4167.

NORTHWEST ART FRAMING. Fine, afford-able framing. “NWAF is my choice for fram-ing” – Adele in Brown Summit. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911.

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

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

available here

We carry moving & shipping supplies

MISC. FOR SALE

FIREWOOD FOR SALE, oak & hickory. Pick up or delivery. (336) 643-9332.

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

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

PLEATHER BROWN COUCH, $85; Pleath-er brown chair, like new, $85. Massage chair, like new, $85; Mirror, 4’ x 3.5’, $50 OBO. (336) 202-1932.

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.

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

www.nwobserver.comsubmit your ad at

Got stuff?Sell it here in the

NWO classifieds

MISC. WANTED

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

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

YOUR VACATION PHOTOS! Email your “Where do you take your NWO?” photos to [email protected].

HOME SERVICES

PLUMBING

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

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLARNo job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

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.

POWER WASHING

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

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

ON-TARGET

Construction Services, Inc.

Roof Replacements / RepairsSiding & WindowsCustom Decks / PorchesGeneral Home RepairsRemodeling / Painting

ON-TARGETCONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.

FREE EstimatesInsured & Dependable

31 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee • Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

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

TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC.Licensed General Contractor with college degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We special-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, [email protected].

HOME SERVICES

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

KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and win-dows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hard-wood and linoleum fl oors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.

JLB REMODELING, INC.Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTIONKitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, sid-ing, dock work, windows, roofi ng specials, rot-ted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. 362-6343.

Construction Services, INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

644-8615 office508-5242 cell

Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

TMHorse barns | Fences | Shelters

The 8th annual NW FINDER All things need-to-know, fun-to-know

and good-to-know about northwest Guilford County.

ROOFING

A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC.Res. roofi ng specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofi nginc.com, 621-6962. ...continued on p. 30


REAL ESTATE

135 Stoney Ridge Court, StokesdaleNew construction in Twin Creeks subdivision with open floor plan. Located in cul-de-sac. $189,900

Phillip Stone (336) 643-4248 (o) (336) 908-6528 (c) [email protected] www.ANewDawnRealty.com

OPEN HOUSE Sun, Feb 7 • 2-4pm

COMING SOON IN NW CITY!

GIL VAUGHANRealtor®/Broker • (336) 337-4780

14 Kelvington Court, GreensboroJust a few more final touches and your future home will be available. This 4BR/3BA brick home is nestled in the Parkston enclave of 28 homes off Brassfield. Close to all of the amenities that Greensboro has to offer. Be Ready! Price TBD.

PETS & ANIMAL SVCS.

ANIMALS AVAILABLE

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND BULL for sale. Got two, one has to go. Brown or white. Long horns, long hair, 4 years old, gentle, great for pet or cross-breeding. $750. Call (336) 508-5651.

Ready for a new family member? See page 18 in our Pets & Critters

section for animals needing a home.

GROOMING

10+ years grooming

experience

Basic baths to designer clips

7251 US Hwy 158 Ste. B, Stokesdale

Leslie Livengood • (336) 441-2266

REAL ESTATE

(336) 643-4248SELLERS & BUYERS

We Help Everyone!

www.ANewDawnRealty.com

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

STOKESDALE BUILDING LOT, zoned commercial, 2.60 acres, 312 feet of road frontage on Hwy. 158, west of Parker’s Restaurant. Great location, good invest-ment. $159,000. (336) 682-3654.

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in Oak Ridge. Mini suites to full suites; 100 to 1,000 sq. ft. available. For info, call (336) 643-7577.

REAL ESTATE

Nancy J. [email protected] (336) 215-1820(336) 215-1820

UNIQUE OAK RIDGE ESTATE

6111 Meadow Bluff Lane, Oak RidgeSituated in the heart of 6+ acres, this architec-turally significant home is delightful! High-end appointments, completely updated and over 4,000 SF. Saltwater pool and garden fountain. 1,400 SF guest house and new barn/storage building. A must-see property! $785,000.

Bobbie GardnerCRS/GRI/ EcoBrokerRelocation Specialist

(336) 382-5939

5006 Rambling RoadImmaculate 3BR home with remodeled master bath and stone fireplace in huge family room. Hardwoods plus huge kitchen w/granite, gas cooktop and 2 pantries. Two-car attached and detached garages! Beautiful wooded, level lot in great location. NW schools and easy com-mute to anywhere in the Triad! $285,000

REAL ESTATE

HOMES FOR RENT

HOME FOR RENT – OAK RIDGE, 3BR, 2BA, 1,611 sq. ft., renovated home in Weatherstone. FP, tankless water heater, 2-car garage, storage building & fenced yard, yard maint. incl. No pets. $1,500/mo. (336) 215-7958.

Selling or renting? The Northwest Observer reaches every mailbox with an Oak Ridge,

Stokesdale and Summerfi eld zip code. We’ll help get the word out!

LAND FOR SALE

57 ACRES, MAYODAN, NC, convenient to Hwy. 220, great development poten-tial, mostly wooded, brokerage protected, $171,500. (336) 707-3822.

HOMES FOR SALE

LAKE FRONT HOME FOR SALE, 18 min-utes from Summerfi eld. 4+BR, 4BA, ap-prox. 4,200 sq. feet. Great family home and neighborhood with lots of room inside and outside! $475,000. (336) 616-4733.

Ramilya SiegelCRS, GRI, SRES,Chairman’s Circle Award(336) 215.9856 [email protected] www.allentate.com/RamilyaSiegel

7595 Trebbiano DriveGracious home in desirable Arbor Run features volume ceilings, beautiful windows and owner’s suite on main level. Private lot! $428,000

Want to be a part of our next NWO Real Estate section?Reserve your ad space today(336) 644-7035, ext. [email protected]

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Support our advertisers, and tell them where you saw their ad – without them, the Northwest Observer could not be free to our readers!A/C & HEATINGStokesdale Heating & Air .......................4Velocity Air, Inc. ....................................7

ACCOUNTING Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA ....................21Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........21

ART / DANCE / KARATEDestination Arts ..................................16Northern Arts LLC ................................3

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICESPiedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ....................9Prestige Car Wash ..............................16

CHIROPRACTIC CARESummerfield Family Chiropractic ........21

CHURCHESFirst Baptist Church of Summerfield ....19

HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNINGGreat Clips .........................................16Melda’s Hair Design ...........................21POSH Hair Studio ...............................21

HEALTH & FITNESSSNAP Fitness ......................................11

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICESBudget Blinds .....................................21House of Stars ....................................22New Garden Select ..............................5ProStone, Inc. .....................................25

INSURANCEGladwell Insurance Agency ...................3

LEGAL SERVICESAttorney Bill Barbour ..........................19

MEDICAL / EYE CARE / P.T.Bethany Medical Center .......................8Forsyth Pediatrics, Oak Ridge .............17LeBauer Healthcare .............................5Northwest Family Medicine ................12Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ...............16Summerfield Family Eye Care .............21

ORTHODONTIC CAREOlmsted Orthodontics ........................17

PET SERVICESBel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ................15

Critter Company .................................19

Kings Crossing Animal Hospital ..........18

KPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ...................21

Northwest Animal Hospital ..................15

Oak Ridge Animal Hospital ................15

Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge .........21

Westergaard Kennels ...........................14

REAL ESTATE / MORTGAGEBobbie Gardner, Keller Williams ..........30David Nishan, McLean Mortgage .......14Dede Cunningham, Keller Williams ....12Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ...............30Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway .......30Phillip Stone, A New Dawn .................30Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ..................30

RESTAURANTSNew York China Restaurant ................10Rio Grande Mexican Grille ..................17

RETAILBi-Rite Food Center ..............................2Carpets By Direct, Inc. ........................23Gigi’s Flowers & More ...................21, 22Goodwill Industries .............................17Maisy Daisy Florist ................................6Priba Furniture & Interiors ...................32

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Support our advertisers, and tell them where you saw their ad – without them, the Northwest Observer could not be free to our readers!A/C & HEATINGStokesdale Heating & Air .......................4Velocity Air, Inc. ....................................7

ACCOUNTING Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA ....................21Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........21

ART / DANCE / KARATEDestination Arts ..................................16Northern Arts LLC ................................3

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICESPiedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ....................9Prestige Car Wash ..............................16

CHIROPRACTIC CARESummerfield Family Chiropractic ........21

CHURCHESFirst Baptist Church of Summerfield ....19

HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNINGGreat Clips .........................................16Melda’s Hair Design ...........................21POSH Hair Studio ...............................21

HEALTH & FITNESSSNAP Fitness ......................................11

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICESBudget Blinds .....................................21House of Stars ....................................22New Garden Select ..............................5ProStone, Inc. .....................................25

INSURANCEGladwell Insurance Agency ...................3

LEGAL SERVICESAttorney Bill Barbour ..........................19

MEDICAL / EYE CARE / P.T.Bethany Medical Center .......................8Forsyth Pediatrics, Oak Ridge .............17LeBauer Healthcare .............................5Northwest Family Medicine ................12Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ...............16Summerfield Family Eye Care .............21

ORTHODONTIC CAREOlmsted Orthodontics ........................17

PET SERVICESBel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ................15

Critter Company .................................19

Kings Crossing Animal Hospital ..........18

KPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ...................21

Northwest Animal Hospital ..................15

Oak Ridge Animal Hospital ................15

Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge .........21

Westergaard Kennels ...........................14

REAL ESTATE / MORTGAGEBobbie Gardner, Keller Williams ..........30David Nishan, McLean Mortgage .......14Dede Cunningham, Keller Williams ....12Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ...............30Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway .......30Phillip Stone, A New Dawn .................30Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ..................30

RESTAURANTSNew York China Restaurant ................10Rio Grande Mexican Grille ..................17

RETAILBi-Rite Food Center ..............................2Carpets By Direct, Inc. ........................23Gigi’s Flowers & More ...................21, 22Goodwill Industries .............................17Maisy Daisy Florist ................................6Priba Furniture & Interiors ...................32

RETIREMENT COMMUNITYSpring Arbor .......................................25

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