northwest observer | june 14 - 20, 2013

June 14 - 20, 2013

IN THIS ISSUENews In Brief ......................... 3

Your Questions ..................... 4

Oak Ridge Town Council .... 8

Community Calendar ........10

Bits & Pieces ........................12

Crime/Incident Report .......13

Happy Father’s Day ...........14

Your Letters ..........................16

Grins & Gripes .....................16

Classifi eds ...........................18

Index of Advertisers ...........23

by MIKE SHAWand PATTI STOKES

NORTHWEST GUILFORD H.S.With 412 graduates, Northwest High School awarded diplomas to the largest graduating class in Guilford County. The school held its 50th commencement ceremo-ny on June 7.

Lucy Laird, valedictorian, graduated with a 5.35 GPA. Laird will attend Duke university this fall. In her graduation speech, she encouraged her classmates to “Live so that your great, great

grandchildren will wish they could have known you.”

Laird ended with a quote byRalph Waldo emerson,

“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be com-passionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”

Danny Hage, salutatorian, graduated with a 5.25 GPA and will attend uNC-Chapel Hill. He spoke of the school’s 50-year his-tory, and encouraged his class-mates to “embrace your Viking roots and sail with confidence into the future.”

The top 25 academic students in this year’s graduating class, in alphabetical order, were Jean-Dominique Bonnet, Joseph Choi, Lindsay Davenport, Stephanie Fenton, Mallory Funk, Paige Guse,

Congratulations Class of 2013!

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OAK RIDGE – It might have been a day of celebration for Oak Ridge elementary fifth graders, but Tropical Storm Andrea had something else in mind. For the first time in over 16 years, the fifth grade graduation pool party at the Oak Ridge Swim Club was can-celled due to bad weather.

“Our students were very sad-

dened to have missed this annual celebration,” said Ashley Royal, parent volunteer.

But though the party was rained out, the day wasn’t a wash by any means. After all, the fifth graders had a pretty cool surprise in the works – unbeknownst to

Chris Daughtry makes surpriseappearance at fi fth grade graduation

by PATTI STOKES, with contributions by ASHLEY ROYAL

Lucy LairdNorthwest valedictorian

Julie CanzianiNorthern valedictorian

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Photo courtesy of John Burney

Chris Daughtry, left, shakes hand with a fi fth grade graduate while Jackie Burney, assistant principal, looks on.

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Walk this wayOAK RIDGE – If sidewalks could talk, what would they say?

The segments of sidewalks appear-ing here and there in Oak Ridge’s com-mercial district wouldn’t be able to say much since they have had only limited use since being installed.

But town leaders hope that soon changes, one segment at a time.

until about a year ago, Oak Ridge had an ordinance that required side-walks to be constructed on any single lot developed for commercial or insti-tutional purposes. Thus the reason for sidewalk segments springing up here ...continued on p. 5

Q: Do I stop giving my child his/her ADHD medicine for the summer break?A: ADHD is a neurochemistry issue that does not go away when the summer break starts. In fact, with the lack of structure over the summer, symptoms can actually appear worse. They may not need to sit and read a book or pay attention to a teacher but they do need to follow directions from a parent or care giver and need to curb their impulsivity to prevent injury or social problems. Summer is a great time for learning what impacts executive functioning. Some of this learning is a part of normal family structure (chores and responsibilities), social skills, sports and team building, and even cultivating new interests. Executive Functions are actions we perform to accomplish self-control, goal directed behavior, and to maximize future outcomes. It is often compared to the orchestra conductor who brings all the instruments of our cognitive functioning together to integrate the various functions, bringing in and fading out certain actions, controlling the pace and intensity, and help us keep control while still express-ing our creativity. The function of ADHD medications is to improve executive functioning and help our children keep the concert in tune, on time and on the right page. Kim Lawrence, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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In April 2012, after the town received a grant to develop a pedestrian plan, the town council voted to suspend the sidewalk requirement for new develop-ment in the commercial district, at least until the pedestrian plan was completed.

Council members took another step in the right direction when they ap-proved the 2013-14 fiscal year budget on June 6. The budget includes $15,000 to construct a sidewalk segment that will connect two of the most talked about stretches of sidewalks in the town: the section of sidewalk that seemingly

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Following the town coun-cil’s decision to allocate $15,000, a sidewalk that ends at the credit union’s property line on Linville Road will be connected to a sidewalk in front of CrossFit. The sidewalk will now be uninter-rupted from the corner of Linville Road and N.C. 150 to the town park on Linville Road.

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What is the law regarding sex offenders living near schools and licensed day care centers?

We spoke with Sgt. Gray Siler of the Guilford County Sher-iff’s Office, who oversees staff

duty and sex offenders. Siler said registered sex offenders are not allowed to live within 1,000 linear feet of any school or licensed day care center. The term “school” does not include home schools or institutions of higher educa-tion, such as colleges and universities.

However, if a person lived at a resi-dence in question before Dec. 1, 2006, which is when the law was enacted that created the N.C. Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry, they may continue to live at the residence. Also, if a school or day care is built within 1,000 linear feet of a sex offender’s

home, they may continue to live at that location.

Siler said there are 799 registered sex offenders in Guilford County.

“Before the law was enacted, how many sex offenders were living beside you and you didn’t know about it?” Siler said. “At least with the registry you know where they are and you can take the proper steps and measures for that.”

Convicted sex offenders must reg-ister with the county in which they live for a minimum of 10 years after their conviction date.

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disappears along Linville Road between the credit union and the CrossFit facility. upon its completion, the sidewalk will continue uninterrupted from the corner of Linville Road and N.C. 150 to the town park.

Spending money to connect the disjointed sidewalks leading to the park gleaned overwhelming support from citizens who spoke at the May coun-cil meeting. A handful of citizens also spoke at the June council meeting and thanked the town for spending their tax dollars to connect the sidewalk on Linville Road.

Councilman George McClellan said he was happy to know that children would be given the opportunity to walk from the school to the town park “with-out fear” and that all citizens would be given a complete sidewalk.

Budget approvedSUMMERFIELD – Of those who spoke at the council meeting on June 11, some, like Gail Dunham, Dwayne Craw-ford and Lee Haywood, said they were disappointed in the budget. Given the town’s fund balance of about $7.5 mil-lion, they said maintaining the property tax at 3.5 cents per $100 of property value was unjustified. Of particular alarm to them was a proposed capital outlay of up to $600,000 for land acqui-sition and improvements, to be used for a future town hall.

“I don’t know where the new town hall was planned, but for $600,000, it better be a big piece of land,” said eric Long of Summerfield Road.

Others, however, commended the town staff and council for developing a “prudent” budget, with several express-ing appreciation for funding more trails.

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Though Councilwoman elizabeth Mc-Clellan said she would support lowering the tax rate to 2.5 cents, council ulti-mately voted 4-0 to approve the budget as presented (Councilwoman Alicia Flow-ers was not in attendance, and Mayor Mark Brown votes only in a tie).

Rezoning, plan approvedOAK RIDGE – As building and develop-ment activity gradually come back to life, concerns about the impact on traffic, water supply, schools and neighbors’ property values have surfaced just as in the days before the Great Recession.

All of those issues were recently brought up at public hearings held by the planning board and town council, in response to a request to rezone and develop 49.35 acres on Linville Road that has until now been a horse farm. The developer, Kevan Combs (no relation to Mayor Ray Combs), presented a subdivi-sion plan for 31 lots, open space, and homes no less than 2,800 sq. ft.

The majority of those opposed to the rezoning were residents of Linville Oaks, an upscale neighborhood adja-cent to the proposed new development. Their concerns included traffic and the size of the lots in Linville Ridge, which, as required by the town, will be no less than an average of 40,000 sq. ft.

Before voting unanimously to ap-prove the property rezoning and subdivi-sion plan for Linville Ridge, Councilman Roger Howerton, a lifetime resident of Oak Ridge, recalled a time when the community was all farm land.

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them ahead of time, the guest speaker for their graduation ceremony was Chris Daughtry, former American Idol con-testant and lead vocalist/rhythm guitar-ist for the highly successful rock band Daughtry.

As to how it all came about that Daughtry, a resident of Oak Ridge, was the guest speaker, Royal says it started when she was asked in December to coordinate her son’s fifth grade gradua-tion ceremony.

“I accepted the offer and imme-diately began thinking about who I should consider asking to be their graduation speaker,” the mother, vol-unteer and former PTA president said. “Our school’s motto is ‘Dream, Believe and Achieve,’ and I wanted our speaker to be someone who was living these words. I didn’t have to think long before I realized we had that special someone living right here in Oak Ridge – Chris Daughtry!

Though Daughtry lived within a few miles of the school, Royal had to go to California to reach him, figuratively speaking at least. After some research, she tracked down the entertainment group that manages Daughtry and his band and emailed them to request that Daughtry speak at the graduation ceremony on June 7.

Within a few days, she received a reply that the rock star had graciously accepted her invitation.

Keeping a lid on the news was no small challenge, but Royal understood the need to protect Daughtry’s privacy, and “to avoid making our graduation ceremony a Daughtry fan destina-tion site.” With that in mind, Principal Denise Francisco, Assistant Principal Jackie Burney, Curriculum Facilitator Molly Stoltz and Royal immediately be-gan planning the details of what they

envisioned becoming “one of the best kept secrets in Oak Ridge!”

“Our code word was ‘guest speaker,’ and we worked diligently to make a plan that got Chris into our gym’s equipment room beside the stage at exactly 8 a.m. on the morning of June 7,” Royal said.

After numerous conference calls with the management team in Los Angeles, Daughtry’s entrance and exit plans were finalized a few days before graduation.

Ralph Kitley, principal of Northwest High School, and the high school’s SRO were asked to provide security for Daughtry while he was at Oak Ridge elementary. Royal’s son, Graham, was chosen to introduce Daughtry at the ceremony – and then sworn to secrecy.

From there, plans went off without a hitch. Daughtry arrived right on sched-ule and was escorted into the “green room” without being observed by any-one in the packed gym.

“Chris delivered a very age-appro-priate speech to our fifth graders and encouraged them to dream big and to work hard on achieving their goals,” Royal said. “He told them, ‘It is impor-tant to have a dream and to see it and to surround yourself with people who believe in you.’ He also reminded them about the importance of being kind to other people and to treat others with respect.”

Struck by his humility, Royals said Daughtry shook the hands of all 125 of the fifth graders as they walked across the stage to accept their diplomas.

“The students were in awe of him and some later expressed that they were not ever going to wash their hands again!” Royal said.

As for the graduation pool party be-ing cancelled, Royal said she hoped the disappointment was at least somewhat diminished by having a great indoor dance – and a very cool graduation speaker!

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OAK RIDGE town council

Mayor Ray Combs called the June meeting to order at 7 p.m. Following a moment of silence, Boy Scouts from Troop 139 led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council approved minutes from the May 2 meeting.

RESOLUTIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Combs recognized the group of about 18 scouts from Troop 139, sponsored by Oak Ridge united Meth-odist Church, who were earning their Communication merit badge.

Juneteenth. Council unanimously ap-proved a resolution encouraging citizens to commemorate Juneteenth by joining in “A Celebration of unity” at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Alamance Road in Greensboro on June 16 and participat-

ing in a telethon on WFMY-TV2 and radio-thon on WQMG on June 19.

Strength and Honor scholarship. Ro-land Russoli, father of Andrew Russoli, a 21-year-old Marine killed by a road-side bomb in Iraq in 2005, presented a $2,500 “Strength and Honor” schol-arship to Will Florence. Andrew had hoped to become a fireman when he completed his service with the Marines; his father established the scholarship through the Oak Ridge fire department in Andrew’s honor in 2008.

Fire Chief Steve Simmons said Flor-ence, now a student at uNC Charlotte, is a past recipient of the department’s Rookie of the Year award and had been a tremendous asset to the department since he was in high school.

TOWN MANAGER’S REPORTSpeed limit reduction. Town Manager Bruce Oakley said the N.C. Department of Transportation approved a request to reduce the speed limit from 50 mph to 45 mph on u.S. 150 between the elementary school and Pepper Road.

5 0 Council voted to approve the reduction.

Open burning ordinance. Since the county enforces the open burning ordinance, Oakley suggested the town repeal its ordinance because wording in the two ordinances conflicts.

5 0 Council voted to repeal the town’s open burning ordinance.

PUBLIC HEARINGSBudget. Finance Committee Chair John Jenkins presented the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2013/2014, noting the town anticipates a net increase to the fund balance again next year.

No citizens spoke for or against the proposed budget.

Council questions: Regarding a discus-sion at the May meeting, Mayor Combs clarified that the sidewalk segment the town will be funding is on Linville Road, between the credit union and CrossFit.

5 0 Council voted to approve the proposed budget.

5 0 Council approved a request to rezone a 49.35-acre horse farm at 8530 Linville Road from AG to Cu-RS-40; the property is owned by John and Joan Bakane. See discussion in News Briefs, page 4.

NEW BUSINESS 5 0 Council approved a subdi-vision case for Linville Ridge, the 49.35-acre tract that had just been rezoned. The subdivision will consist of up to 31 lots, right-of-way dedication, common elements and open space dedication.

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CITIZEN COMMENTS�� Tim Kessel thanked the council for

funding the sidewalk segment on Linville Road, then asked about the process of decreasing the speed limit on Ashton Park Drive. Oakley offered to request that DOT do a study in the neighborhood.

�� Town Clerk Sandra Smith said the town has several board and committee member vacancies and invited inquiries from anyone interested in serving.

COMMUNITY UPDATESPlanning and Zoning. Chair Doug Nodine said the rezoning on Linville Road that the board had reviewed a few weeks ago, and council had approved earlier in the meeting, had prompted questions and the board would be discussing the possible need or desire for lower density zoning and how the no-tification process could be improved.

Fire Department. Chief Simmons said the department responded to 39 calls in May, 18 of a medical nature and 21 of a fire and service nature. Firefighters com-pleted 185.5 hours of training, installed six car seats, held one public education event and maintained a response time of 4.5 minutes.

Parks and Recreation. Chair Bill edwards thanked all the volunteers who helped make this year’s RidgeFest a success.

edwards thanked Matt Forton for building a bridge in the town park (near the playground) for his eagle Scout project.

A lighted fountain has been installed in the middle of the pond, which should help with aeration and weed control issues.

FINANCE REPORT�� Finance Officer Samuel Anders pre-

sented the monthly financial overview, noting the town’s assets total about $2.267 million, with $2.244 million of this in checking/savings. Property tax receipts year-to-date are $708,367.

The balance due on the park prop-erty is $1,233,333.

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CITIZEN COMMENTS�� Mike Stone, vice chairman of the

planning and zoning board, said the committee will discuss options for notify-ing property owners of rezoning cases, as well as holding advance meetings with affected citizens and the developer. He also thanked MAOR, the town staff and community members for a wonderful RidgeFest.

COUNCIL COMMENTS�� Howerton thanked members of Boy

Scout Troop 139 for their attendance.

�� Yanusz thanked everyone involved in RidgeFest. He also thanked everyone who provided both “positive and nega-tive feedback” to the town on issues of importance to them, saying “that’s what makes this council work.”

�� Councilman George McClellan thanked the finance committee, and said the budget fit the definition of “progres-sive conservatism.” He also said he was happy the budget included money to complete the sidewalk on Linville Road.

�� Councilman Spencer Sullivan thanked all committees and encouraged citizens to volunteer.

�� Mayor Combs thanked the Scouts for attending and asked how many wanted to be an eagle Scout (all in attendance raised their hands). He reminded them of the bridge in the park that was built by an eagle Scout and asked them to think about helping the town when it was time to complete their eagle Scout project.

The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.





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themed event will be held at Golden Antiques and Treasures, 4537 u.S. 220 in Summerfield on June 15, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The event is presented by Piedmont Artists united. Crafters from the group will be selling their arts and crafts, there will be live music, food, face painting and sidewalk chalk for kids, free goodies and coupons from earth Fare – and more.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 18 Town council meeting | Stokesdale Town Council

will meet on June 18 at 7 p.m. at the town hall on Angel-Purdue Road. Among the agenda items is a public hearing for the proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 budget. More info: [email protected].

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 Senior potluck/program | Stokesdale community

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Northern and Northwest Guilford will make space for their latest achieve-ment – the Wells Fargo Conference Cup –after great spring sports seasons for both schools.

Wells Fargo and the North Carolina High School Athletic Association an-nounced the final standings in the Wells Fargo Cup competitions for the 2012-13 academic year on June 11.

The Wells Fargo Cup Award, spon-sored by Wells Fargo and the NCHSAA, is awarded to high schools that achieved the best overall interscholastic athletic

performance within the state’s four clas-sifications.

The Wells Fargo Conference Cup, a companion to the Wells Fargo Cup, recognizes schools with the best overall interscholastic athletic performances within individual conferences.

In most conferences, points are awarded based on participation and standings in conference play. each conference determines its own method of awarding points.

Northwest Guilford tallied 121 points throughout the 2012-13 year to take the Piedmont Triad 4-A conference cup. The Vikings dominated with cham-pionships in baseball, softball, men’s golf, men’s tennis and men’s outdoor track and field during the spring sports

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season. east Forsyth and Southwest Guilford finished second and third respectively.

Northern Guilford finished the 2012-13 year with an impressive 241.5 points to win the Mid State 3-A conference cup. The Nighthawks finished their cam-paign with a strong spring season and took first in men’s lacrosse, men’s tennis and men’s and women’s track and field.

The school also tied with Walter Wil-liams for first place in women’s soccer. eastern Alamance and Walter Williams placed second and third respectively.

each winner will be presented with an engraved silver cup and banner for display at their schools. The awards will be presented during a university of North Carolina Chapel Hill football game this fall.





a pocket knife, valued at about $1,250 total, were stolen from his vehicle.June 7 | A sixth-grade student’s clari-net was stolen from Northern Middle School’s band room.

TRESPASSINGJune 2 | The manager of the Food Lion on u.S. 220 N. in Summerfield reported that a man who had been banned from the store had come onto the property. The man was charged with second-degree trespass.

VEHICLE FIREJune 7 | A resident of Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale reported a fire in her front yard. The fire destroyed a Chevro-let Corvette.

MISCELLANEOUSJune 5 | Officers responded to Kerners-ville Med Center to investigate an ac-cidental gunshot wound reported to have occurred on West Way Lane in Colfax. The victim, a juvenile, was later trans-ferred to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem for treatment.

June 7 | A man reported his two sons were picked up at Northern Guilford Middle School by his deceased wife’s sister and mother without his permission.

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ARMED ROBBERYJune 8 | A victim on edgefield Road in northwest Greensboro incurred minor injuries after suspects brandished a weapon and stole his wallet, GPS and cell phone. One of the suspects was Arthur Ryan Ray,19, formerly of Stokesdale; Ray had been scheduled to appear in court on June 10 on multiple felony charges stemming from an incident in December.

ASSAULT/DOMESTICJune 3 | A resident of Old Iron Works Road in northern Greensboro reported being assaulted by another resident of the home, but declined to file charges.

June 5 | An uninvolved third party reported a domestic disturbance on Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge. Officers found two residents involved in a verbal argu-ment, but no evidence of an assault.

DRUGSJune 4 | During a traffic stop on N.C. 68 in Stokesdale, an officer discovered a small amount of marijuana in the ve-hicle. The driver was arrested for driving with a revoked license.

FRAUDJune 3 | The manager of Southern States on Lake Brandt Road in Summer-

field reported the company was defraud-ed out of $8,700 worth of equipment by an unknown suspect.

June 4 | A business owner on Athens Road in Stokesdale reported receiving a phone call from someone representing a group for the Greensboro Police called “Cops for Kids.” Statements made during the conversation led the business owner to believe the call might be a scam.

THEFTJune 3 | A resident of Oak Ridge Road in Summerfield reported that someone stole five angels from the top of her fence, valued at about $125.

June 3 | Two pairs of shoes were stolen from a home on Brigham Road in north-west Greensboro. The resident believes they may have been stolen by someone working at the home.

June 5 | A natural gas tank, valued at about $900, was stolen from a home on Springdale Meadow Drive in Stokesdale.

June 7 | A resident of Grove Park Drive in Oak Ridge reported several iPhone and iPad accessories, valued at about $200 total, were stolen from his vehicle.

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Some of our fathers are alive and well, others are facing serious health issues, and some are no longer with us. Though our perspectives vary, in this issue our staff members honor

the men who have shaped our lives and fi lled our hearts.

I miss the wayhe loved meby PATTI STOKES,editor/publisher

For me, Father’s Day always comes with mixed emotions. My dad died over nine years ago, just a few weeks shy of his 92nd birthday.

He was born in 1912. Raised on a farm in Iowa, Dad knew a lot about

cold weather and hard work. Forced to quit school in the

eighth grade to work on the family farm, one of Dad’s regrets was that he never got his high school diploma.

Dad lived through the Great Depres-sion, and served in the Army in World War II. Both experiences made a lifelong impact on him.

Throughout the first several years of marriage to my mother, Dad fought the demons of alcoholism. After much heartache and many failed attempts, he turned over his life to God at age 45. It

wasn’t an easy road after that, but his newfound faith, willpower,

the love of family and the wisdom of a sponsor in AA led him through the worst times and Dad remained sober from a year before I was born until the day he died, about 46 years later.

As Dad grew older, he was so grate-ful for even the shortest phone calls and visits from his five kids – I wish I would have spent more time with him, but rais-ing my family and growing a business often got in the way. I miss the way he loved me unconditionally, and will al-ways be grateful to him for teaching me one of the most valuable lessons – that any life can be turned around, regard-less of how far off course it has veered.

Three wordsaren’t enoughby SEAN GENTILE, art director

A puny three-letter word doesn’t do the guy justice. I think a few more words are needed to better express what Dad means to me.

Magician: Let me start with an anecdote. My ten-year-old self had lofty goals of being a video game program-mer when I grew up, and I always had a project going on our family computer. A sometimes overly-ambitious perfection-ist, I commonly bit off more than I could chew. But Dad could always work out

Some of our fathers are alive and well, others are facing serious health issues, and some are no longer with us. Though our perspectives vary, in this issue our staff members honor

the men who have shaped our lives and fi lled our hearts.

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the love of family and the wisdom the love of family and the wisdom of a sponsor in AA led him through the of a sponsor in AA led him through the

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entertainer: Decorating a 4-story home for Christmas can be a source of stress for the family unit. But Dad knows exactly how to lift spirits. That is, singing goofy, reworded Christmas carols. Cer-tainly my dad is a source of good energy and laughter, but this is only a fraction of what makes him so significant.

Shapeshifter: This sounds strange, but let me explain. A dad must modify his fatherly role from the moment a new-born sack o’ potatoes comes into his life, grows, and eventually leaves the nest. There is no pocket guide for this. Yet my Dad was there at every step, growing with my brother and me, and meeting the changing needs of his family.

Curator: A dad should be the un-wavering caretaker of the family unit. It’s clear to me that every choice my dad has made, from the big ones to the small day-to-day decisions, have been for the benefit of family – that which is most prized.

Mirror: I hope when I look at my Dad, I’m seeing myself in the future. He’s an example of what a man can achieve when he devotes his life to his faith and pours his whole heart into family. Thanks, Dad, and Happy Father’s Day!

This year willbe differentby MIKE SHAW, communityjournalist

The following sentences have been some of the most challenging I’ve ever written. These sentences are stirring emotions in me that I’ve been dealing with since January 20 – the day my dad died.

Father’s Day always seemed to sneak up on me. I never really gave it too much thought because my dad wasn’t the type to want cards or gifts – that doesn’t mean I didn’t get them for him.

This year is different, though.

I’ve been bombarded with emails, radio and television commercials about what I should buy my dad this year. How do you celebrate Father’s Day when your dad is no longer here?

That’s something I’ve been struggling with over the past few weeks.

My wife and family have been by my side, helping me make sense of some-thing that will never make sense. Almost every day since my father died, I’ve told him I love him and I miss him. It’s been some of the best therapy I can give my-self – actively talking to him. I know he’s here with me and my family.

As I type this, I know he thinks I’m spilling too much ink on him. He’d find it funny that I was writing about him and then he’d change the subject by tell-ing me a joke he’s been thinking up for hours.

He loved NASCAR races, fishing and the Carolina Panthers. He would be thrilled to know the Charlotte Bobcats are rebranding to the Charlotte Hornets. I like to think Michael Jordan did that to honor my dad – some of my fondest memories are with Dad at those games.

Dad wasn’t perfect. He made plenty of mistakes. He wasn’t a man of many words and he worked hard. He per-severed until the end. He never com-plained, even while sitting in a hospital for months at a time.

But most of all, he loved us.

I’ve learned the best way to honor my dad this day, and every day, is to simply love him.

Dad, I want you to know I love you and I miss you.

Daughters, farm-hands love our dadby LAURA TROEGER,associate publisher

When I was four, my dad convinced my mom to trade in their suburban

St. Louis lifestyle and buy a 100-acre “hobby farm.” I’m not sure my mom re-ally knew what she was agreeing to!

I am the oldest of four girls. I clearly recall our neighboring farm’s dad yelling at his four boys so loudly that we under-stood every colorful word, and my dad would shake his head and say he sure was glad God gave him girls!

He has extraordinary patience, and I suppose he needed it with four daughters as farmhands. One day as a teen, I was rushing to get a tractor and corn picker put away before the rain started, and for-got to swing the corn picker back behind the tractor – I ran it right through the barn wall. Dad didn’t yell, or even say much. He just patched the hole, and to this day I smile every time I see that patch.

Dad was actually a builder by trade – the farm really was a hobby, although it certainly took more of his time than his career. He wasn’t much for sitting still, unless someone wanted to play pinochle or Monopoly or the Cardinals were on TV. He can fix or build anything, and as we grew up and had families of our own, he was often called on to help build a deck or finish a bonus room.

He always has time to visit with a neighbor, and he’s never turned down a cold beer or slice of dessert. More than one choice? Well, it would only be right to try a piece of each. He likes to take a fishing pole out to the lake in the eve-nings for a little quiet time – it doesn’t seem to matter if anything’s biting.

Dad is a man of faith and a devoted church member. He is a loyal St. Louis Cardinals fan, something we have shared as long as I can remember. He and my mom are still on the farm, but cancer has cruelly invaded his life in the last two years, and my workaholic, always-on-the-go father has slowed considerably. I hope that his Father’s Day includes time with family, a good nap, and I really don’t think a cold beer would hurt. I love you Dad!

Contributing writers Helen Ledford and Mike Stone have more Father’s Day thoughts to share in the next issue.





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�� The awesome lady who stopped traffic on u.S. 220 and Myers Fork Road to save my min-pin from what would certainly have been his demise. He has serious medical issues and is safe at home now. God bless you!

�� Kelly at Oak Ridge Florist for designing such a beautiful arrangement for the Me-morial Day service, and for being there on your day off so I could pick it up. It was the perfect touch!

�� The caring and hardworking staff of Stokesdale elementary. I hope you all have a wonderful summer!

�� Local businesses which support our community and its citizens by giving back and by participating in the events and activities here. This is what makes the northwest area so nice to live in!

�� Ms. Jolly at Northwest Middle School for her hard work on the “under the Neon Lights” 8th grade dance, and to the many students, staff and volunteers who made it possible. The kids had a great time and great memories!

�� Tyler Millard for the song “Forever-more” he wrote for Cody and Danielle’s wedding and his phenomenal perfor-mance during the ceremony.

�� Dr. Fried and staff at eagle Physicians in Oak Ridge. Dr. Fried is a brilliant doctor and has a heart for helping his patients. He and his staff are extremely compas-sionate, which means a lot when you don’t feel well.

�� The Oak Ridge Goodwill for collecting so many eyeglasses for the Oak Ridge Lions Club. A lot of people will be seeing better because of you.

�� Guy and Jody at The Shrimp Connec-tion. They are wonderful people and offer an exceptional product. This community is so fortunate to have Summerfield Farms / The Shrimp Connection to provide us with fresh food for a healthier lifestyle.

�� The Guilford County deputy who “got on the tail” of the van dangerously tailgating me. She put her cell down and got to a safe distance! Ya’ll can expect a wave from the guy on the purple Victory two-wheeler! �� The NWO for providing important

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empty beer cans/bottles along Bunch Road. Riding around drinking and driving will only get you in trouble. Or dead.�� To our legislators in N.C. for not partici-

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Youth gatherings weekly • Engaging childrens ministries •

Nursery for infants & toddlers •

Sundays @ 10amBonner Field House, Oak Ridge Military Academy

2317 Oak Ridge Road2317 Oak Ridge Road

www.cbchurch.org (336) 841-4480

18 JUNE 14 - 20, 2013 The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996

AUTOS FOR SALE1994 CHEVY TRUCK, longbed, 4.6 litre V6 engine, 2WD, a/c, PS, am/fm radio, loaded w/ extras. Exc. cond. $3,900. 643-6797.

EMPLOYMENTEXPERIENCED INDIVIDUAL NEEDED to clean offi ce after 5pm. No weekends. Background check will be conducted. Call 541-3420 for interview.

CHURCH PIANIST NEEDED at Northern Guilford Baptist Church. Please call (336) 317-5278 for details.

JOB FAIR, Wednesday, June 19, 9am-2pm, Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road, Stokesdale, NC 27357. Bring re-sume. 1st & 2nd-shift positions available.

GUTTER INSTALLER NEEDED. Some experience required. 643-0531.

HOME CARE AVAIL.

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER available. Have worked with home care and hospice nurses. Call 707-5245.

KIND & LOVING CAREGIVER available for FT or PT position. References. Call Gerri, (336) 580-4619.

HIRING? We can Help! Visit nwobserver.com to place

your employment ad.

SAVE THE DATE

SUMMERFIELD IN THE ARTS, Saturday, June 15, 10am-3pm, Golden Antiques, Hwy. 220, Summerfi eld. Sponsored by Piedmont Artists United. Artisan market, music, food, comics, toys, antiques, games, raffl e.

SAVE THE DATE

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY at Market Square in Downtown Reidsville, Saturday, June 15, concert begins at 7pm. Beer & wine garden will be open. Visit www.ci.reidsville.nc.us or see display ad on page 16 for more info.

Colossal Coaster World VACATION BI-BLE SCHOOL, June 17-20, 9am-12n or 6-8:30pm, Cornerstone Baptist Church. See display ad on page 22 for more info.

COLOSSAL COASTER WORLD Vacation Bible School, Summerfi eld First Baptist Church, June 23-27, 6:30-9pm. See dis-play ad on page 6 for registration info.

HOT DOG EATIN’ CONTEST, Saturday, July 6, The Gardens at Gray Gables, Summerfi eld. Contest at 1pm, live music from 11am-3pm, food & beverages. See display ad on page 13 for more details.

Tell our readers about your event with a Save the Date classifi ed!

SUMMER CAMPS

“My Son, Pinocchio” MUSICAL THE-ATRE CAMP begins Monday, June 17 at www.GreensboroPerformingArts.com. Call (336) 549-2228 to register.

Guest Artist and Jazz Choreographer Yaqshaan Abdul-Malik will be teach-ing ADVANCED JAZZ, Tuesday nights from 7-9pm, beginning June 18 at www.GreensboroPerformingArts.com, 2231 Fleming Road, GSO. Register online or call (336) 549-2228 for a class pass.

UNCG YOUTH BASEBALL CLINIC, June 24-27 or July 22-25 (Monday-Thursday), 9am-12n, ages 7-12. Register online at UNCGSportsCamps.com.

Spartan Baseball EXPOSURE CLINIC, July 29-31, 9am-3pm, Ages 13-18. Regis-ter online at UNCGSportsCamps.com.

YARD SALESMOVING SALE, Sat. & Sun., June 15 & 16, 8am-1pm both days, 7994 Fogleman Way, Oak Ridge. Antiques, furniture, tools and misc.

50+ FAMILY YARD SALE, Saturday, June 15, 7am-2pm, Calvary Church, 1665 Pleasant Ridge Road, Greensboro. Tons of furniture, baby items, toys, electronics, clothing and so much more!

YARD SALE, Sat., June 15, 8am-1pm, 8313 Providence North, Stokesdale, off Hwy. 158. Trundle bed, bikes, etc.

ABINGDON NEIGHBORHOOD SALE, Sat., June 15, 7am-1pm, 6406 W. Bel-grave Terrace, Summerfi eld. Furniture, kids’ items, tools, etc.

GARAGE SALE, Sat., June 15, 8am-1pm, 5100 Golden Acres Road (off Alcorn), Oak Ridge. Tools, HH items, clothing & more!

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat. June 15, 7am, 8396 W. Harrell Rd, Oak Ridge.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat. June 15, 8am-12pm, 7708 Sorrel Run Court, Sum-merfi eld. Toys, household items, books, bikes, furniture, tires, wheels.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Sat., June 22, 7:30am-12n, Twelve Oaks (Autumn Gate/Rosedale Drive), Behind OR Elem.

HOME SERVICES

CLEANING

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

ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE. 11 yrs. exp. Excellent references. (336) 508-5714.

MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free es-timates, guaranteed service. 740-1760.

NEED HELP?Call (336) 644-7035 ext. 10

Mon-Fri • 9am-2pm

Place online at

Autos for Sale ..............................18

Employment ................................ 18

Home Care Available ..................18

Save the Date .............................18

Summer Camps ..........................18

Yard Sales .................................. 18

Home Services .......................18-20

Misc. Services .........................20-21

Misc for Sale ...............................21

Misc Wanted ..............................21

Pets/Animals & Services ...............21

Real Estate .................................. 21

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HOME SERVICES

CARPET / UPHOLSTERY / FLOORS 298-7374

RESIDENTIAL AND

COMMERCIALsummerfield

ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good refer-ences, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.

CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will clean to fi t your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, 231-1838.

CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANINGIncludes gutters, pressure washing, chande-liers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com.

Professional custom cleaning for home & office

Weekly / Biweekly / Monthly Move-Out/Move-In • Detail/Deep

Seasonal • Licensed/Bonded/Insured Customized Services

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

Home Maid, inc.

(336) 441-2047 | [email protected]

ELECTRICAL

Cmoorelight.com, Electrical Contractor. Specializing in electric repairs, res/comm, no job too small, licensed, professional. (336) 601-8304.

Your business should be here! Call 644-7035 for advertising info.

FLOORING

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

HOME SERVICESMONTERO’S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & fi nishing. Commer-cial & residential. Insured, 16 yr. exp. Free estimates. Monteros-hardwood-fl ooring.com. Call (336) 215-8842 or 445-2002.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

ALL ABOUT THE HOUSE. Small jobs & large, water damage, light yard work, 40 years exp., sr. disc. 644-8710 or 708-0522.

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Gutter Glove distributor/installer

HOME REPAIR, LLCOLD SCHOOL

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

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

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for 16 years . . . and counting.

GRADING / HAULING

BRAD’S BOBCAT SVC. Grading, hauling, gravel/dirt, debris removal. 362-3647.

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

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

HOME SERVICESGUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING

MAYS SIDINGYour A-Z exterior home improvement com-pany. 215-8776, www.mayssiding.com.

VINYL SIDING REPAIRS, vinyl railings & siding, replacement windows, gutter clean-ing and repair. Please call 215-8776 for your free estimate.

A-1 COPPER ROOFINGCopper & aluminum gutters, gutter cleaning & repair, affordable leaf protection, replace-ment windows, vinyl siding, railing & trim. Free est. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofi ng.com.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

MIKE GAULDIN’S LANDSCAPE SERVICE offered exclusively at Mustard Seed Nurs-ery, Inc. Free estimates. Call 644-8144. mustardseednursery.com.

TLC LAWN CARELawn mowing, fertilization and weed con-trol. General cleanup. Affordable all-season lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097.

STUMP GRINDING - FREE ESTIMATESBig or small, we grind them all. 382-3860.

COLFAX LAWNCAREComplete lawn care maintenance. Mow-ing, trimming, plugging, seeding, fertilizing. Weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. $25 gift card to Lowes Home Improvement for each referral. 362-5860. Serving the Triad for 24 years.

D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATIONComplete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 312-2706.

JACK’S LAWN CARE. Weekly mowing service and select lawn care needs. Call Jack for details, 668-0682.

HOME SERVICESBATEMAN LAWN SERVICE. Residential and commercial mowing in Stokesdale area. Call for free estimate, 644-6378.

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Locally owned/operated. Lic/ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. 24-hr. emergency svc. Oak Ridge, NC. 643-1119.

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

COMPOST & GARDEN SOIL, Oak Ridge area. 50/50 landscape mix, compactible fi ll dirt, gravel, landscape boulders. 602-5820.

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

DELIMA LAWNCARE. Residential & com-mercial, free estimates. (336) 669-5210.

WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764.

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

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

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

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS13-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaran-teed! Call (336) 601-3796.

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

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

A-LIST LAWN CARESpring forward with us! New customer spe-cial – 4th mowing service FREE! Res/com. Lic/insured. Free est. Call (336) 609-7013 or email [email protected]

BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. Annual service agrmnts. Buzz, 509-6464.

ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CAREand hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pres-sure washing, chemical applications, aerat-ing. Licensed/insured. Free est. 382-4767, www.oneguyandamachine.com.

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.

MASONRY

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

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

GRILLS, GAS LIGHTS, tankless water heaters. Sales, service, installation, gen-eral home repairs. Don Hill, 643-7183.

Furniture Kare Co.

(336) [email protected]

20 years experience in repair & restoration

• Refinishing and repair• Antique restoration• In-home services

Specializing in chair repairs

www.furniturekare.com

LOCAL PICKUP & DELIVERY • FREE ESTIMATES

HOME SERVICES

336/404-1471www.fmbyjh.com

RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

Cabinet Refacing & Enhancement

Your kitchen and bathroom cabinetry can be refaced or re-colored to create a new look for

your home at a fraction of the cost of replacement.

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

SWIMMING POOL SERVICE & REPAIR. Early spring specials on pool openings, liner replacements and equipment. 20 yrs. exp. Randy Harrell, 362-9721.

JUNK REMOVAL – appliances, batteries, mowers, cars, etc. Call about free removal. (336) 423-3006.

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

• Pool openings • Repairs/Service• Professional liner replacement• Pressure washing & pool cleaning

www.sharkyspoolservices.com(336) 207.9793

PAINTING & DRYWALL

PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years experience. Avg. size bedroom walls, $100. Sheetrock repair. Call Brad Rogers for your free estimate. (Local #) 314-3186.

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

CARLOS PAINTING. Res/comm., licensed & insured, free estimates. (336) 669-5210.

HOME SERVICESPLUMBING

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.

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

SUPERIOR WASH. 30% off all concrete cleaning! Exterior cleaning: houses, decks, driveways. Mobile unit with hot water & 425-gallon storage tank. Lic/Ins. Free esti-mates. Call Mike Dixon, 601-7444.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTIONKitchens & baths, rotted wood, painting, siding, windows, spring exterior cleaning specials. Senior discounts, 35 years expe-rience. 362-6343.

JLB REMODELING INC.Licensed and insured. Free estimates. Remodeling, additions and home repairs. 681-2902, www.jlbremodeling.com.

RENOVATION WORKS INC.New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

ON-TARGET

Construction Services, Inc.

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

ON-TARGETCONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.

FREE EstimatesInsured & Dependable

30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee • Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

HOME SERVICESKEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION26 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.

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.

CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC.Residential 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. SERVICESFURNITURE FAUX FINISHING CLASSESheld at Golden Antiques in Summerfi eld. Next class is June 19, 6:30-9pm, $35/class. Class size is limited. Call Denise, 609-1569for more info or to reserve your space.

T T Nails

(336) 644-8888Located in Gunter’s Crossing

(5820-C N Church St, Greensboro)

Appointments or Walk-ins • GIFT CERTIFICATES

OPEN Mon - Sat, 9am - 7pm • Sun 1 - 5pm

Acrylic nails • Tip overlay • Pink & white Gel manicures • Liquid gels

Nail designs • Spa pedicure • Waxing

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

FREE PICK-UP of appliances, batteries, junk mowers, air conditioners, grills, electri-cal items, metal items, etc. 689-4167.

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MISC. SERVICESTUTOR AVAILABLEHelp your child catch up or get ahead in school this summer! ESL and generalist K-8 certifi ed. Specialize in reading instruc-tion for struggling readers. 2 yrs. elementa-ry teaching experience in inner-city school. Taught 76 students, and averaged 2.5 yrs reading growth. Available to tutor K-8 read-ing and language arts, K-5 all subjects. Re-sources available including entire library of books, phonics tools, and leveled reading programs. Call Kelli at (336) 255-0232 for more information.

SUMMER TUTORING Local rising college junior offering tutor-ing for grades K-5 in any and all subjects. Willing to work around your schedule as needed. Contact me at (336) 501-7184 and ask for Christian Michels.

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

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

available here

We carry moving & shipping supplies

MISC. FOR SALEALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, lay-away available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025.

www.nwobserver.comsubmit your ad at

Got stuff?Sell it here in the

NWO classifieds

MISC. WANTED

LOOKING TO RENT garage/storage space for supplies and trailers. (336) 282-3374.

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

WILL PAY CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick-up of appliances, batteries, air conditioners, grills, metal items, comput-ers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167.

PET / ANIMAL SERVICESANIMALS AVAILABLE

“Three little kittens lost their mittens...” Three adorable, 9-week-old female KIT-TENS FREE TO GOOD HOME. 706-7022.

GROOMING

GROOMZ 2 GO MOBILE PET GROOMING, www.groomz2go.com, (336) 362-9822.

PET SITTING & BOARDING

DOG BOARDINGWestergaard Kennels, Inc. Private in-door/outdoor runs. 5719 Bunch Rd., Oak Ridge, NC. (336) 643-5169.

HORSE BOARDING, Green Acres Horse Farm, Stokesdale area. Full board & pas-ture board, riding trails, lots of green pas-tures. 707-7118.

PET SITTING. Caring and responsible. $12 per 30-minute visit. 601-2087.

NEED HELP WITH YOUR PETS? I’m the one for you! Sitting/feeding/walking/etc. Animals love me! (336) 508-2907.

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

REAL ESTATE

HOMES FOR RENT

WALNUT COVE, spacious town home for rent. 2BR, 2BA, laundry room, bonus, sun room and fi replace. New appliances. Great neighborhood, very private back patio and yard. $690/mo. Call (336) 268-1224.

LAND FOR SALE

1.34-ACRE LOT, NW Guilford, perked, sur-veyed, landscaped, ready to build. 9015 Mt. Carmel Rd., Stokesdale. $46,500. Call 643-6078 after 5pm.

Fixer-upper on FOUR ACRES near Walmart and I-73 in Rockingham Cty. 573-9409.

REAL ESTATE SERVICE

VANGUARD REAL ESTATE OPTIONS List your house for no-fee or low-fee. Call 644-1476 for details.

HOMES FOR SALE

CAROLINA MARINA, 214 Pelican Dr.. Covered boat lift, jet ski lift, 40’ covered deck, park model, water front. $120,000. Ken, (336) 337-9268.

Nancy Hess(336) 215-1820www.nancyhess.pruyostandlittle.com

Bring your friend home14.8 ac /3,700+ SF/4 stalls $650,00012.12 ac / Vacant Land / Pasture $119,00044.43 ac / Vacant Land / NW Schls $359,90042.17 ac / Vacant Land / NW Schls dividable6.89 ac /2,300 SF/4 stalls $439,00037.66 ac /4,200 SF/ Pond / Mrtn Barn $899,90011.87 ac / 5,800+ SF/ Barn /Oak Rdg $985,000

REAL ESTATE

OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Jun 16, 12-2pm

Log Home lovers must see this one-of-a-kind property with picturesque setting minutes away from Oak Ridge, northwest Greensboro. Gorgeous & efficient Kitchen, antique flooring, oversized covered porches! $315,000

4910 Golden Acres Drive

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


6007 Chalet Drive, Oak Ridge

Move-in ready! Amazing outdoor space! Master on main, volume ceilings, beautiful Kitchen & more. Must see. $334,900.

OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Jun 16, 2:30-4:30pm

Classifi eds are $4/line.

Place your classifi ed ad online at www.nwobserver.com.

Deadline is Monday.



MISC. SERVICESTUTOR AVAILABLEHelp your child catch up or get ahead in school this summer! ESL and generalist K-8 certifi ed. Specialize in reading instruc-tion for struggling readers. 2 yrs. elementa-ry teaching experience in inner-city school. Taught 76 students, and averaged 2.5 yrs reading growth. Available to tutor K-8 read-ing and language arts, K-5 all subjects. Re-sources available including entire library of books, phonics tools, and leveled reading programs. Call Kelli at (336) 255-0232 for more information.

SUMMER TUTORING Local rising college junior offering tutor-ing for grades K-5 in any and all subjects. Willing to work around your schedule as needed. Contact me at (336) 501-7184 and ask for Christian Michels.

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

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

available here

We carry moving & shipping supplies

MISC. FOR SALEALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, lay-away available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025.

www.nwobserver.comsubmit your ad at

Got stuff?Sell it here in the

NWO classifieds

MISC. WANTED

LOOKING TO RENT garage/storage space for supplies and trailers. (336) 282-3374.

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

WILL PAY CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick-up of appliances, batteries, air conditioners, grills, metal items, comput-ers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167.

PET / ANIMAL SERVICESANIMALS AVAILABLE

“Three little kittens lost their mittens...” Three adorable, 9-week-old female KIT-TENS FREE TO GOOD HOME. 706-7022.

GROOMING

GROOMZ 2 GO MOBILE PET GROOMING, www.groomz2go.com, (336) 362-9822.

PET SITTING & BOARDING

DOG BOARDINGWestergaard Kennels, Inc. Private in-door/outdoor runs. 5719 Bunch Rd., Oak Ridge, NC. (336) 643-5169.

HORSE BOARDING, Green Acres Horse Farm, Stokesdale area. Full board & pas-ture board, riding trails, lots of green pas-tures. 707-7118.

PET SITTING. Caring and responsible. $12 per 30-minute visit. 601-2087.

NEED HELP WITH YOUR PETS? I’m the one for you! Sitting/feeding/walking/etc. Animals love me! (336) 508-2907.

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

REAL ESTATE

HOMES FOR RENT

WALNUT COVE, spacious town home for rent. 2BR, 2BA, laundry room, bonus, sun room and fi replace. New appliances. Great neighborhood, very private back patio and yard. $690/mo. Call (336) 268-1224.

LAND FOR SALE

1.34-ACRE LOT, NW Guilford, perked, sur-veyed, landscaped, ready to build. 9015 Mt. Carmel Rd., Stokesdale. $46,500. Call 643-6078 after 5pm.

Fixer-upper on FOUR ACRES near Walmart and I-73 in Rockingham Cty. 573-9409.

REAL ESTATE SERVICE

VANGUARD REAL ESTATE OPTIONS List your house for no-fee or low-fee. Call 644-1476 for details.

HOMES FOR SALE

CAROLINA MARINA, 214 Pelican Dr.. Covered boat lift, jet ski lift, 40’ covered deck, park model, water front. $120,000. Ken, (336) 337-9268.

Nancy Hess(336) 215-1820www.nancyhess.pruyostandlittle.com

Bring your friend home14.8 ac / 3,700+ SF/4 stalls $650,00012.12 ac / Vacant Land / Pasture $119,00044.43 ac / Vacant Land / NW Schls $359,90042.17 ac / Vacant Land / NW Schls dividable6.89 ac /2,300 SF/4 stalls $439,00037.66 ac /4,200 SF/ Pond / Mrtn Barn $899,90011.87 ac / 5,800+ SF/ Barn /Oak Rdg $985,000

REAL ESTATE

OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Jun 16, 12-2pm

Log Home lovers must see this one-of-a-kind property with picturesque setting minutes away from Oak Ridge, northwest Greensboro. Gorgeous & efficient Kitchen, antique flooring, oversized covered porches! $315,000

4910 Golden Acres Drive



6007 Chalet Drive, Oak Ridge

Move-in ready! Amazing outdoor space! Master on main, volume ceilings, beautiful Kitchen & more. Must see. $334,900.

OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Jun 16, 2:30-4:30pm

Classifi eds are $4/line.

Place your classifi ed ad online at www.nwobserver.com.

Deadline is Monday.






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Danny Hage, Caroline Hall, Ki Hong, Kathleen Kilmartin, elizabeth King, Lucy Laird, Isabelle Lanser, Allison Martin, elyse Pizzella, Ashley Powers, Anastasia Shymanovich, Samantha Sikora, Chris-tine Son, Sarah Spiker, Amber Swartzen-truber, Matthew Taylor, Vincey Varghese, Anna Wurz and Amanda Wyrick.

Ahnae Scott only missed one day of school, from kindergarten through her senior year. Garrett Bird, Kara Carmi-chael, Ki Hong and Deirdre Wegner had

perfect attendance for all four years of high school.

Northwest High School students were offered $11,341,753 in scholarships.

NORTHERN GUILFORD H.S.With family members, friends, teachers and school administrators looking on, Northern Guilford High School gradu-ated its fourth senior class on June 7.

Among the smiles, laughter, cheers and a few tears, Nighthawk Nation watched 309 of their own walk across the stage to receive their high school diplomas and begin the next phase of their lives.

Salutatorian Samantha Taylordean graduated with a 5.193 GPA and will attend the university of Michigan to study engineering. In her speech, she reminded her classmates of the personal growth they had experienced from their freshman year to Gradua-tion Day.

Since their freshman year, Northern seniors have celebrated three foot-ball state championships, a golf state championship, a track state champion-ship, and have been the recipients of numerous academic accolades. Senior T.J. Logan was named the 2013 North Carolina High School Athlete of the Year in May.

The Class of 2013 earned $6,042,376 in scholarships; 188 stu-dents earned academic scholarships while eight earned athletic scholar-ships. The Nighthawks boasted 56 N.C. Scholars, 64 National Honors Society members, and 11 seniors were recog-nized with the Service Learning Award

for outstanding community service.

“It’s hard to imagine we can ac-complish all these things when four years ago we first stepped into North-ern,” Taylordean told her classmates. She added that high school should be looked at as a time of metamorphosis, when the students were shaped by their parents, peers and teachers.

Valedictorian Julie Canziani, who graduated with a 5.2 GPA, plans to study International Relations at uNC- Chapel Hill in the fall. She told gradu-ating seniors she knew they were all capable of achieving anything they set their hearts to, as evidenced by the sense of community they had built at the school.

“Through our struggles and through our successes, we’ve created a commu-nity here,” Canziani said.

“Our community … will never be replicated. It is solely, irrevocably and extraordinarily ours.”





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