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A proposed 2.6-mile segment, designedfor walkers, joggers, cyclists and equestrians, will be the initial focus

by PATTI STOKES

SUMMERFIELD – Paul Lambrecht says things could have gone a little more smoothly for the group of people charged with developing a plan for a trail

system through the town of Summerfield.

Just a few months after the newly formed Trails and Open Space com-mittee began meeting last July, the Department of Transportation (DOT) changed its project ranking process, which resulted in trail projects and walkability criteria dropping much lower on the priority list.

“We’ve had to figure out the new ranking process, which totally changed in the fall,” says Lambrecht.

Summerfield’s FY 2013-14 budget

includes a $250,000 line item for trail development; the Trails and Open Space committee was formed last year as part of a regional effort to develop the A&Y Greenway, which has been designated as part of the statewide Mountains-to-Sea Trail, from downtown Greensboro through Summerfield to downtown Stokesdale and beyond. The committee, which is chaired by Lambrecht, consists of nine Summerfield citizens and employees

by PATTI STOKES

GUILFORD COUNTY – BJ Barnes knows all about busy lifestyles. As the Guilford County sheriff, he works six days a week, and sometimes has commitments on Sundays. He’s at work long before he gets into the office each morn-ing. Overseeing about 650 employees, the operations of two jails and a prison farm, and ensuring the safety of over 500,000 Guilford County residents are

all part of a normal day; and then there are the speaking

engagements, meet-ings, and charity events that fill in the gaps. It’s not unusual for him to get home about 8 or 8:30 p.m. And even

then, his day isn’t always over; sometimes, there are the calls that come in the middle of the night.

Barnes, 63, has served as county sheriff since 1994. He knows all too well the demands and rigorous schedule that come with the job – and he says he

loves it. His wife Dena, who is mayor pro tem of the Summerfield Town Council and is very involved with many charita-ble organizations as well as the Republi-can National Party, keeps a pretty busy schedule as well.

The couple recently found out, however, that though there may never seem to be a good time to slow down, sometimes you just have to. And you have to pay attention to your body.

Wrapping up a recent trip in Washington, D.C., where BJ and Dena had attended a conference

Sheriff, aka ‘Superman,’ on the mend

Committee takes next step in developing trail system

After a recent “heart event,” BJ Barnes says he will make lifestyles changes

IN THIS ISSUENews in brief ..............................................3Your Questions ..........................................4Pets & Critters ............................................7There’s something about Noah .............8Charlie and me ........................................9Crime/Incident Report ..........................10Bits & Pieces ............................................10Community Calendar ...........................14Letters/Opinions ....................................16Grins & Gripes .........................................16Classifi eds ...............................................18Index of Advertisers .............................. 23

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BJ Barnes

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Summerfi eld Elementary Principal Jill Walsh, left, challenges Northern Middle Principal Sam Misher in the balloon stomp during Northern Unite Night on Jan. 31. The event was held for fi fth graders from Summerfi eld, Northern and McNair Elementary schools who will transi-tion to Northern Middle School next year. See more photos from this event at www.facebook.com/NorthwestObserver.

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Upcoming council, workshop meetingsNW GUILFORD – The agenda for the Tuesday, Feb. 11 meeting of the Sum-merfield Town Council includes three public hearings: 1) Animal Control Ordinance revisions (regarding tethering of unattended dogs); 2) Public Nuisance Ordinance revisions; and an 3) Aban-doned, Nuisance, and Junked Vehicles Ordinance.

The Feb. 11 council meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and be held at the

Summerfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Road.

The Stokesdale Town Council will meet on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at the town hall on Angel Pardue Road. When finalized, the meeting agenda will be placed online at www.stokesdale.org.

The Stokesdale Town Council con-tinues to hold water system workshop meetings, which are open to the public, on Fridays at 3 p.m. at the town hall.

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On Nov. 10, several committee and council members walked a portion of the proposed trail route from the Withers & Ravenel study published in November 2011.

“Everyone had trouble picturing it before then, but walking through the woods and seeing it surprisingly changed some attitudes, including my own, about how nice the wooded sec-tion is once you get past the properties nearest to 220 and back into the water-shed area … there is a neat old forest back there,” said Lambrecht.

At the upcoming Feb. 11 town coun-cil meeting, Lambrecht will request the council to begin the “Letter of Intent” process. Though the proposed trail route through Summerfield won’t be complete at that time, he says the committee is at about the 90 percent mark with regard to gaining initial support from property owners who would be directly affected

by the first segment of the trail route. That 2.6-mile segment will connect the future pedestrian tunnel under US 220 to the A&Y Greenway.

“The town council committed to DOT that if DOT built the pedestrian tunnel (on US 220), the town would work to connect the A&Y Greenway to the tun-nel,” says Lambrecht. “We want to start with just this one piece of it now.”

The MPO will assist the town with drafting an RFP (request for proposal) and with identifying qualified engineering firms to bid on the project. From there, the town will select a firm to design the trail route. As a part of the federally re-quired design process, public hearings to receive input on the route will be held.

“We want to start this process … however, it may take years before pave-ment will be laid,” says Lambrecht. “And now that we have to go through the MPO office, we will have to work harder to get in line and will most likely pay more com-pared to the previous NCDOT process.”

In the long run, working through the challenges and details will be worth it, Lambrecht confirms.

“This (trail system) is something that will be around 100 years from now,” he said.

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The Stokesdale Service Center in downtown Stokesdale offers non-ethanol gasoline. It’s a

little pricey, but gas without ethanol is much better for older cars and small yard equipment engines. How is it that they are able to sell non-ethanol gas and how can we as consumers know we are truly getting non-ethanol gas?

Since passage of the EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard program, E10 gas, which

contains 10 percent ethanol, has become the “conventional” fuel and ethanol-free gas is now a “specialty” fuel.

Stokesdale Service Center is one of only a few gas stations in the Greens-boro/northwest Guilford area that sells ethanol-free gasoline (Carolina Marina at Belews Lake sells it also). Greg Beshears, owner of Stokesdale Service Center, says he started selling ethanol-free gasoline after personally experiencing a problem from using gas blended with ethanol.

“I had bought a brand new generator and ran it after the power had gone out. I ran the gasoline out (after the power was restored), and put the generator in a building,” Beshears says. “When I got it out the next year, it wouldn’t run. The small engine guy told me it was because I had put ethanol gas in it.”

After doing some research, Beshears confirmed that small engines and mo-

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This mobile home on N.C. Highway 65 in Stokesdale is slowly being taken apart.

tors powered by gasoline can be dam-aged by alcohol; among other things, it can clog up carburetors and damage oxygen sensors, Beshears found.

“Originally the ethanol content (in gas) was supposed to be 10 percent and no more,” says Beshears. “But there may be more than that in there.”

Since selling ethanol-free gasoline for the last three or four years, Beshears has built up a customer base of people who fuel their small engines and boats in addition to their cars. Not only is the ethanol-free gas gentler on their en-gines, but he says the average car gets about three more miles to the gallon.

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On N.C. Highway 65 across from Winding Hill Drive, there is a trailer that has

been partially demolished and left in that state for the past two months. I called the Town of Stokesdale and Guilford County and both have said there is nothing they can do. Not only is it an eyesore, but it’s also a danger to kids who play on it. Is there a department that handles getting subpar properties taken care of?

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As anxious to get home as he was to put D.C. as far behind him as possible (it’s one of his least favorite places, he says), BJ and Dena headed home early last Saturday morning. Thinking he must be getting the flu, BJ asked Dena to do the driving.

When they got home, he took some Rolaids and went straight to bed. The following morning, he still felt weak but again figured he was either getting the flu or a virus. With a full agenda on Mon-day, he went to work, then to a speak-ing engagement that evening. He had another full day on Tuesday, but was still feeling weak, and a little short of breath.

On Wednesday there was the usual lineup of activities, plus a monthly TV show that he does … by the afternoon, he was worn out. And that’s when he finally decided to go to the doctor.

After doing an EKG, the doctor advised Barnes to head to the hospital. There, they ran some tests and advised him to stay overnight.

“I’m not a big fan of the hospital,” Barnes said. “The beds are too short, you can’t sleep, and the gown has no back. You can’t ever get comfortable.” Reluctantly, he checked in for the night.

On Thursday morning there were more tests, and the doctors then told Barnes they wanted to do a heart cath-eterization.

“I said, ‘I’m having a party Friday night,’” Barnes recalls. The party was a combined 63rd birthday and kickoff campaign party for his sixth term as sheriff, in which 250 people were ex-pected to attend.

The party would have to go on with-out him, the doctors said. And so it did.

Dena represented Barnes at the party while he stayed at the hospital on Friday. The catheterization was post-poned three times for other emergen-cies, and finally happened at 5:30 p.m.

Barnes remained awake throughout the procedure. He watched the line being threaded through his wrist to his heart, then watched his heart on the monitor while the catheter wound its way to his arteries. Once there, the doctor con-firmed and repaired a collapsed artery.

Within five minutes of returning to his room after the procedure, Barnes was on the phone to Dena and talking with people at the party that was being held in his honor. Though tired, he felt good, and he felt blessed.

While recovering at home in the days since the heart procedure, Barnes has done some reflecting.

“I’ve seen some things I’ve definitely done wrong,” he admits. “We’re going to have to change … dinner used to be an awful lot of carryout. We’re going to have to make a more concerted effort to make sure that we eat healthier.”

And though he’s reluctant to say that his work schedule will change, he knows exercise needs to somehow find a place in his routine.

“I think if there is any message from this, it is that if you have some doubts and if things aren’t quite right, check on them. Because I honestly thought I had the flu, and kept thinking I would get better ... We don’t take enough time for ourselves. I work through being sick. Now, I have to reexamine that. Does that mean my commitment to my job is any less? No, it means I’ll be better at my job.”

Barnes says he deeply appreciates the many thoughts and prayers that have been said on his behalf. And he chokes up when he shares something one of his daughters told him – “I think you’re Superman, and I need Superman back.”

There’s one more thing Barnes wants to share – “If you don’t make the time to slow down and take care of yourself, you may not have the time to do it later.”

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Noah isn’t what you would call a typi-cal employee. You see, he’s a cat. But, he’s not a typical cat either.

Noah is a Bengal, a hybrid breed of domestic cat that was born from crossing a domestic feline with the Asian Leop-ard Cat. His gorgeous, copper-colored coat bears the black rosette markings found on jaguars, leopards and ocelots. Adding to his majestic quality, his coat is sprinkled with golden flecks that dance in the sunlight.

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Noah’s striking copper-colored coat and black markings attract lots of attention.

There’s something about NoahUnique feline welcomes visitors to local winery

Robert, Noah is no exception. “Noah is definitely a people cat,” says

Natalie. “He wants to be in the middle of everything and doesn’t want to miss out on anything.”

Noah became a “winery cat” four years ago. At the time, Natalie had a friend who was a breeder of Bengals and was getting out of the business.

“Initially, we were offered Noah’s daughter but she wasn’t friendly and we weren’t able to keep her,” says Natalie.

Noah was a completely different story.“My friend was going to give him to

someone who lived on a farm. He would have been a barn cat,” says Natalie. “But Noah was so friendly and she felt he really needed to be around people, so we decided to give him a try. It took one week and we were in love with him. He’s a wonderful winery cat.”

Now 9 years old, Noah is relatively laid back but still extremely inquisitive and busy – traits common to this particular breed. Natalie says that she has to be careful when he’s inside because he’s con-stantly knocking things over – on purpose.

Bengals have a unique “voice” and

some cats are more vocal than others. Noah happens to be one of the more vocal members of his breed.

“It’s hard to work in the office when he’s around,” Natalie laughs. “He’s constantly meowing even when all his needs are met and there’s no reason for him to talk.”

While he can be mischievous, Noah is definitely a loving, tolerant cat as evi-denced by his photos on Facebook.

Yes, you read correctly – Noah has his own Facebook page where you can see photos of this friendly feline dressed up as a pirate and as Santa. There are also photos of him sporting bunny ears and various festive hats.

“He’s a good sport,” Natalie con-firms. “He tolerates me dressing him up in appropriate holiday attire.”

Noah also has his own wine – Gato Merlot. The 2009 vintage won a gold medal at this year’s Mid-Atlantic South-eastern Wine Competition.

Natalie says she and Robert normally don’t put animals on their labels, but their customers were relentless in per-suading them that Noah should have his own wine, and they finally gave in.

The description on the label, which features a photo of Noah, reads: “Noah has won the hearts of so many of our guests, and like Noah, this Merlot is friendly and approachable.”

Those are definitely two words that describe this very beloved winery cat.

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column that will be appearing in the Pets and Critters section. It’s written by dog lover and staff writer Annette Joyce, and will focus on the joys and perils of living with her rambunctious 85-pound black lab, Charlie.

Charlie, a six-week-old black lab pup-py, came to live with me and my husband Thanksgiving weekend two years ago.

From the beginning, we knew that Charlie was different from the previous four labs that owned us. He had a serious problem – an active addiction to chewing. Now, I know puppies, and labs in particu-lar, are known to be chewers, but Charlie’s habit was and still is extreme.

Even as a small puppy, Charlie literally chewed up logs and stumps. He chewed holes in my clothes and left teeth marks on my arms. The dog toys we gave him were shredded in minutes. We tried the ones described as indestructible. They weren’t.

Charlie completely chewed up a heavy-duty plastic Adirondack chair and chewed out a 2-foot-by-12-foot piece of latticework beneath our deck. I discov-ered the first signs of his handiwork there one evening when I found him poking his head through the large hole he had created.

Deck railings, truck floor mats, pet beds and our screen porch fell victim to Charlie’s gnashing teeth. When I acciden-tally left my wallet on the seat beside him, he destroyed it and my credit cards. My mischievous mutt even left teeth marks on my husband’s car when he decided a few bolt coverings on the underside of a fender were unnecessary.

Well-meaning friends have given me all kinds of advice. Try Bitter Apple, they said. This bitter-tasting liquid is supposed to discourage chewing. Charlie seems to

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actually like the taste. There were suggestions of various

kinds of toys such as the Kong toys — the heavy, thick cones that you fill with peanut butter or treats. These are the ones that supply hours of enjoyment for your pet as it tries to get to the treat inside. In under an hour, not only had Charlie gotten the treat, but the toy was gone as well.

A lot of people have said that Char-lie will outgrow this habit, but so far he hasn’t. Fortunately, I’ve found a couple of things that have actually worked.

First, a veterinarian friend gave me a simple solution. “He needs more exer-cise,” she said. I started taking him on longer walks and enrolled him in a few classes. That’s helped.

However, one of the most effective ploys has been to introduce Charlie to the joys of antlers. He spends hours chew-ing on these things. These are not your ordinary deer antlers. They are huge. His favorite was originally about two inches in

diameter and eight or so inches long. It’s considerably smaller as he and our other dog, Phoebe, have chewed away trying to get to the marrow. I have several so I can keep them in various locations to occupy his time wherever he might be.

I think I’ve finally found a way to deal with Charlie’s most destructible habit. Even so, if he does remain a habitual chewer, the love and joy Charlie has brought into my life makes up for all the things he has destroyed along the way.

Need help? If you are having issues with your pet, contact me at [email protected] or call the Northwest Observ-er office at (336) 644-7035 and leave a message, and I’ll try to get some sugges-tions from local animal professionals as to how you can resolve those issues.

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Start content here if using a new section bar Can you spell “ostracism?”It took 20 rounds before fifth grader

Joshua Deslauriers took first place in Northern Elementary’s third annual spelling bee on Jan. 31. The winning word? Ostracism. For his win, he re-ceived a trophy, $25 gift card to Barnes and Noble, and a one-year membership to Britannica Online for Kids.

Fourth grader Sophia Davis was the spelling bee’s runner-up.

Other students who won the spelling bee at their class/grade 3-5 level were: Annie Camara, Caleb Leach, Keegan Fletcher, Joshua Deslauriers (winner), Jack Gooch, Wesley Britt, Isabel Clark, Sophia Davis (runner-up), Alexa Camara, Megan Heater, Sebena Nida, Sasha Mack, Ro-man Garofola and Elijah French.

Stokesdale student published in Highlights magazine

The March 2014 issue of High-lights will include a drawing by 9-year-old Angela Knudsen in its “Oops, I Goofed” section. Angela, the child of Eric and Debbie Knud-

sen, is a fourth grader at Stokesdale Elementary. She enjoys reading, making jewelry, and playing with her dogs. Angela wants to be an actress when she grows up.

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Each year, Highlights readers send the magazine more than 35,000 sub-missions. The magazine selects work by boys and girls of all ages and from many different places in the world. By showcasing a representative sample of all the work, Highlights hopes to foster children’s creativity.

Highlights magazine, the most recognizable and widely read chil-dren’s magazine in the nation, printed its one-billionth copy in June 2006.

‘Together We Stand’Northern community mourns, yet celebrates the passing of Bobby Hanlonby JENNIFER ZELESKI

On Jan. 31, Northern Guilford High students received heartbreaking, yet blessed news. Bobby Hanlon, the father

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after he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2006, he battled the cancer for almost eight years. During that time he blessed his family with more memories, more love, and more time to leave an everlasting impact on each one of them.

Sam’s closest friends, Jenna Allen, Erin Powley, Nicole Lindler, Blair Dixon and Elizabeth Pollard, painted North-ern’s school rock bright blue with the words “Never Lose Faith” and “Together We Stand” painted large enough for all to see.

By donating his body to science in order to help find a cure, Bobby continues to impact others. Since he will not have a permanent burial place, members of the community are welcome to place flowers at the large rock in front of the school in order to commemorate his death. A service will be held Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Rd, Oak Ridge.


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SATURDAY, FEB. 8 Cub Scouts Banquet | The Oak Ridge United

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HORSEPOWER Gala and Silent Auction | HORSE-POWER Therapeutic Learning Center will have their 18th Annual Gala and Silent Auction on Feb. 8 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Center Point Show Room in High Point, 401 S. Hamilton. Tickets are $50; to purchase or for more info, call 931-1424 or email [email protected].

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TUESDAY, FEB. 11 Town Council meeting | The Summerfield Town

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GRINS to...�� The nice gentleman who stopped

at my house on an icy day to see if I needed anything from Food Lion.

�� The young lady with short hair and glasses who stopped to help Zachary on Linville Road. You are so sweet and have a great heart. Wish we had met under better circumstances. God bless you!

�� Rhonda at Oak Ridge Animal Hos-pital for always being so efficient and pleasant. You make our visit there so much easier on us and our pet! Coming in or call-ing is not the same without you!

�� Bobby Joyner with Stokesdale Heating & Air Conditioning for promptly coming out in 10-degree weather and fixing our furnace.

�� All the people who stopped to check on my daughter after her car slid into a ditch. A special thank you to the gentleman who drove her car out of the ditch. Your kindness is greatly ap-preciated!

�� Max at TireMax in Stokesdale. He treated me right when my RV had to be towed from his entrance. Great to have you and your team in our com-munity!

�� Nancy McCoy for her editorial in last week’s issue. An open field of applicants for a council seat was “dismissed” and Mr. Albert, whom voters rejected in a previous election, was chosen.

�� Sandy’s Beauty Shop, a true gem

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Newcomers, longtime residents both have value

After reading Gary Albert’s com-ment about “newcomers not wanting the same things for Stokesdale as those who have been longtime residents,” I couldn’t contain my laughter!

More humorous was the fact that the town council appointed a man with such an antiquated and narrow point of view. Was it even legal for Mr. Braswell to waive the application process for this person?

And just what is Mr. Albert’s “master plan” for Stokesdale? I live in Spring-dale, a community developed by Kevan Combs. Guess what, Mr. Albert? We are a melting pot of “newcomers” from various places in the United States. So,

if you truly have no respect or regard for the ideas of people who are not long-time residents, I suggest that now that you are sitting on the town council, you refrain from casting your vote in favor of any new residential communities. Be-cause, as the saying goes, “Build it and they will come.”

I have entered your name in my nightly prayers, hoping you will change your negative outlook when it comes to accepting those individuals who may just have some innovative, good ideas on how to move Stokesdale forward.

Eileen Thiery, STOKESDALE

Kindness greatly appreciatedThis morning, unbeknownst to me,

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I didn’t get your name, and for that I apologize.

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preciate your willingness to stop and take the time not only to recover my property but to also follow me in order to make sure my property got back into my hands. The work was damaged but not beyond repair. Had it not been for your kindness, I would have never known what had become of those two images.

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in our community. That little shop not only creates beautiful hair but provides a sense of belonging for many. Their amazing generosity to those in need is done quietly throughout the year.

�� Guilford County and local towns for the ban on chaining (unattended) dogs. Dogs should be cherished family members, not forgotten and abused property.

�� Terry Lannon and all the Oak Ridge Parks and Rec staff/volunteers for creating the finest dog park in Guilford County. On behalf of Mag-gie, Donner, Laila, Rowdy, Oliver and their soon-to-be canine friends, we give it four paws up!

�� Brent Schroyer, who helped two old people load their car with nearly 400 pounds of food donated to Urban Ministries by Lowe’s Foods in Oak Ridge. Brent, we couldn’t have done it without you!

�� The new vet at Village Vet, Dr. Julie Dudak, who took her time to get to know our dog and us at his first ap-pointment with her. Welcome to Oak Ridge, and glad to have you here!

�� Rick Lamb, Steven Lantz and Barry Westmoreland for helping us move on a cold, windy day. There are no better neighbors than that. Thanks guys – you’re very special.

�� Amanda Parker, postmistress in Stokesdale. She’s a delight on the counter: cheerful, helpful, efficient, and apologetic if there is a “line.” Getting that parking space in Stokesdale is worthwhile to hear her warm welcome!

GRIPES to...�� The person who left a box spring and

mattress, along with some other equally distasteful items, along Benbow-Merrill Road in Oak Ridge.

�� Mr. Obama. Your ignoring of the constitution is abhorrent, especially from a so-called constitutional pro-fessor. Your arrogance and irresponsibility are shameful to our great country. Please get back to golfing.

�� All the people who post their gripes … really? Most of what I read makes me grin!

�� (Stokesdale Town Council member) Gary Albert. How do you know that just because we have not lived in the area our entire lives, we don’t share your goals? We may. Why do you think we chose to move here? We love it here!

�� The dog owner who allowed their dog to chase a poor, defenseless deer onto frozen Lake Brandt.


EMPLOYMENT

SALES / ESTIMATOR POSITION avail-able. Local commercial roofi ng contrac-tor. Send resume to: President, PO Box 19054, Greensboro, NC 27419-9054.

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HOMECARE AVAILABLE

CERTIFIED CNA AVAILABLE for in-home care. References throughout the Triad, 30 years exp. (336) 508-3493.

ELDERCARE AVAILABLEExperienced with numerous homecare services. References available. Wage & hours negotiable. (336) 707-5245.

SAVE THE DATE

FAIRY GARDEN WORKSHOPThe Garden Outlet will be having a work-shop on building fun little fairy worlds to take home. Available workshop dates are Feb. 8, 15, and 22. Please call to schedule your workshop, (336) 643-0898.

SAVE THE DATE

Stagelights Studio at Ridgewood Tennis and

Swim will start THEATRE CLASSES the

week of February 24. Theater professionals

will guide your child through acting, singing,

and dance to culminate in full-length pro-

ductions. Theater students will be in either

Junior Division (elementary), Wednesdays,

4:30-6pm OR Senior Division (middle/high

school) Tuesdays, 4:30-6pm. 12-week ses-

sion, $199. Call Pamela Kinter, (443) 553-3412 or [email protected].

ENCORE KIDS CONSIGNMENTNow accepting spring & summer consign-

ments for our Sat., March 1, premiere at 305

W. Mountain Street, Kernersville, 993-3444.

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Youth Sports ................................ 18

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

Misc. Services .............................. 20

Misc. for Sale .........................20-21

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

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

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

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SAVE THE DATE ROCK THE RUNWAY RECRAFTED – one big night of fashion featuring 7 designers with 7 ready-to-wear collections, Friday, Feb. 21, the Elm Street Center in down-town Greensboro. Proceeds benefi t Triad Goodwill. Visit goodwillrocktherunway.org.

YOUTH SPORTSREGISTER NOW! Spring soccer and softball, baseball and blastball leagues now registering, Stokesdale Parks & Rec. See display ad on page 9 or visit www.stokesdaleparksandrec.com for more in-formation and registration forms.

HOME SERVICESCLEANING

MAID-2-SHINE. Serving NW area for 10 years. Homes, offi ces, move in/out. Detail oriented, prof, bonded, exc. ref. 338-0223.

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]

MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free es-timates, guaranteed service. 432-4483.

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

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

TEAM MILEAGE PAY• $0.55 per mile (loaded or empty) based upon

PCMiler practical miles beginning and ending at our facility on trips of less than 700 miles

• $0.50 per mile (loaded or empty) based upon PCMiler practical miles beginning and ending at our facility on trips over 700 miles

• Increase of $0.02/mile after 2 years of service

HEALTH BENEFIT PACKAGE• Employee Medical Coverage – 75% paid by

Company after 90 days employment• Employee Dental & Vision Coverage – 100% paid

by Company after 90 days employment

REQUIREMENTSCDL-A, minimum 2 years driving experience, no DUI/drug convictions, safe driving record and a willingness to work honestly and in turn be treated fairly.

NOW HIRING We are looking for teams to run 4 -6 days per week making an average of $1,000- $1,200 per week plus monthly safety bonus, stop pay and exceptional benefit coverage.

To apply, call Derreck Gaye, Terminal Manager(336) 668-3433



HOME SERVICES

FREE PICK-UP of mowers, batteries, AC’s, appliances, grills, etc. 689-4167.

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

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.

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FLOORING

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

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

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HOME REPAIR, LLCOLD SCHOOL

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

ALL ABOUT THE HOUSE. General home repair. Will take the lead on, or assist you with your home projects. 644-8710 / 708-0522.

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

HOME SERVICES

GRADING / HAULING

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

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

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

GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING

MAYS SIDINGStorm damage, facia and siding repairs. 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.

GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofi ng.com.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and 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. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.

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

Call Tony - office (336) 215-4531

Snow Removal • Tree Cutting Concrete Sidewalks / Driveways

Landscaping • Lot / Land ClearingStump Grinding / Removal

Bobcat & Dump Truck ServicesLeaf Removal • Parking Lot Cleanup

GreenScapes

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

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

HOME SERVICES

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

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

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MASONRY

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

SOUTHERN STYLE CONCRETE and Landscape. It’s a perfect time to install a new stamped concrete patio with fi re pit for those cold winter nights, or to install a new driveway before the winter weather arrives. Call Tim for all your concrete needs. (336) 399-6619.

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Furniture Repair & Refinishing

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HOME SERVICES

FREE PICK-UP of mowers, batteries, AC’s, appliances, grills, etc. 689-4167.

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

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.

The Northwest Observer Keeping you connected for 17 years . . . and counting!

FLOORING

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

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

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HOME REPAIR, LLCOLD SCHOOL

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

ALL ABOUT THE HOUSE. General home repair. Will take the lead on, or assist you with your home projects. 644-8710 / 708-0522.

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

HOME SERVICES

GRADING / HAULING

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

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

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

GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING

MAYS SIDINGStorm damage, facia and siding repairs. 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.

GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofi ng.com.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and 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. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.

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

Call Tony - office (336) 215-4531

Snow Removal • Tree Cutting Concrete Sidewalks / Driveways

Landscaping • Lot / Land ClearingStump Grinding / Removal

Bobcat & Dump Truck ServicesLeaf Removal • Parking Lot Cleanup

GreenScapes

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

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

HOME SERVICES

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

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

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MASONRY

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

SOUTHERN STYLE CONCRETE and Landscape. It’s a perfect time to install a new stamped concrete patio with fi re pit for those cold winter nights, or to install a new driveway before the winter weather arrives. Call Tim for all your concrete needs. (336) 399-6619.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

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RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

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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.

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

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONSLicensed & Insured

644-8615 (office)

508-5242 (mobile)

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ROOFING

RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist ex-perienced with all types of roofi ng. BBB ac-credited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call 662-7980, or visit redrhinoroofi ng.com.

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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. SERVICES

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

BELEWS BOAT & RV STORAGE. SPECIAL! Mention this ad - $35/month for any size boat or RV. 24/7 access, secured! (336) 542-6574.

IN-HOUSE COMPUTER REPAIR SERVICE.We come to you! (336) 484-1857.

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

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Gated access with 24/7 camera surveillance

We carry moving & shipping supplies

CORPORATE & PERSONAL TAX PREP, federal and state tax mediation, IRS/DOR, full accounting and payroll services, 37 years exp. Carolina Bookkeeping, 600 Washinton St., Eden NC. (336) 627-8969.

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

MISC. FOR SALE

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.

FIREWOOD

SEASONED FIREWOOD, all hardwood, free delivery. Wood splitting avail. 543-3664.

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

HOME SERVICES

AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIR and remod-eling. Providing electrical, plumbing, carpen-try, painting and handyman services. No job too big or too small. (336) 899-0772.

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

SENIOR HANDY MAN SERVICESLicensed, bonded, insured. 30 years exp. charge by the project, not by the hour. John Harbie, Jr. (336) 899-0772.

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

JUNK REMOVAL – appliances, batteries, mowers, cars, electronics, trash removal, etc. Call about free junk removal, 423-3006.

Triad Garage Doors SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS

(336) 501-6025www.triadgaragedoors.com

LiftMaster, Amarr, and all other brandsFree estimates • Insured • 10 years experience

PAINTING & DRYWALL

PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. Call Brad Rog-ers for free estimate. Local 314-3186.

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

PLUMBING

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

HOME SERVICES

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

POWER WASHING

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

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REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTIONKitchens & baths, rotted wood, decks, siding, windows, fall roofi ng specialist. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTIONKitchens & baths, rotted wood, decks, siding, windows, fall roofi ng specialist. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

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

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


MISC. FOR SALEFIREWOOD, seasoned hardwood, no pine. Pick up or delivery. 253-7615, 643-5744.

MISC. WANTED

$$$ – 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 SERVICES

MEET MONICA. She is a darling 4-year, 4-month-old female Chihuahua mix. She enjoys meeting new people and being pet-ted and scratched. Monica is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and ready to go home with you today. Visit the Guilford County Ani-mal Shelter at www.adoptshelterpets.org.

LOST & FOUND

$100 REWARD! Lost dog, rat terrier, white w/ black spots, answers to Delilah. Lost in area of Deboe Road, Summerfi eld. (336) 643-7265 or 337-9624.

LOST DOG! Elderly female pit bull, reddish/tan color, very sweet and friendly, last seen in Summerfi eld at Eversfi eld Road and Hwy. 150. Please contact (336) 261-8482.

Did you know?? The Northwest Observer provides free “Found Pet” ads for anyone caring for a

lost pet while trying to fi nd its owner. To place your Found Pet ad, call Laura, (336) 644-7035.

PET / ANIMAL SERVICES

PET SITTING & BOARDING

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

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

COMMERCIAL RENTAL AVAILABLE!Located on Highway 158 in downtown Stokesdale. 4,200+ sf available for rent in excellent location. Great location for busi-ness – doctors, accountants, lawyers, real-tors, fi nancial. Absolutely beautiful stand-alone building. Call (336) 544-2724 or (561) 254-4387.

LAND FOR SALE

16.2 ACRES FOR SALE off Strawberry Road. $18,000 per acre. Will not sub-divide. (336) 362-0039.

VACATION PROPERTY

HOLDEN BEACH AREA, mobile home, excellent condition on 2 corner lots, fully furnished w/ all appliances including W/D, carport, central H & A/C, workshop, county water, 5K generator. 1/4 mi. from ICW, $60,000. (336) 298-7998.

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6962 Toscana TraceFabulous custom home on cul-de-sac street with master on main, screened porch plus terrace which backs to trees for privacy on almost an acre lot. Short walk to the neighborhood pool/clubhouse/tennis and playground. A must-see!

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RUN 4 Haitiby LAURA PULLINS

Ten students from Northwest Guil-ford and Northern Guilford high schools will be among the 14 female student athletes running in a long distance relay of almost 600 miles to raise awareness of the cholera epidemic in Haiti’s water; they will also be raising funds to buy wa-ter filtration systems for Haitian villages.

On March 28 –31, the girls will lace up their sneakers and run from Greens-boro to Virginia Beach, to their final destination in Washington. Each girl will run at least twice a day, usually 2 to 4 miles at a time.

In 2011, students raised enough mon-ey to send roughly 80 filtration systems to a Haitian village, and there have been no more cholera outbreaks in that village’s water since then.

On Feb. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Adams Farm Community Church in Jamestown, 5115 Mackay Rd., partici-pants in the RUN 4 Haiti event will hold their annual silent auction/dinner, featur-ing live orchestra music, dinner provided by the athletes, and dessert catered by Maxie B’s.

The auction will feature items do-nated by various local businesses, and all dinner attendees will automatically be entered into a drawing for a $500 off coupon for a new or used car.

“Having the opportunity to give to people whom we’ve never met and witness the effects our work has on their lives is an amazing experience in itself,” said Northwest Guilford’s Sydney Cheek, this year’s RUN 4 Haiti team leader. “The run is fun, raising the money is fulfilling, and meeting new girls every year is great.”

For more info, visit www.r4hnc.com or www.facebook.com/Run 4 Haiti 2013 Support Group! Tickets to the dinner/silent auction are $20 and can be purchased online at www.r4hnc.com.

Runners from Northwest Guil-ford High School are Sydney Cheek, Hayley Preister, Katie Holmes, Sarah Plott, Shelby Newton, Bella Murray, and Kensey Davidson; runners from Northern Guilford High School are O’Malley Bentson, Mackenzie Byrd, Saunders Riley.

BITS and PIECES ...continued from p. 11

Photos by Laura Pullins/NWO

Above left, Northern Guilford High School’s Kasey Johnson, No. 25, reaches out for a ball during the girls game against Rockingham on Jan. 31; above right, Marcus Curry, No. 23, drives the ball down the court in the boys game against Rockingham. Jan. 31 was a good night for Northern Guilford’s basketball teams. The boys scored a win against Rockingham, 90-45; the girls also defeated Rockingham, 56-47. As of Feb. 3, the boys team, coached by Bill Chambers, is 12-8 for the season and the girls team, coached by Kim Furlough, is 15-5.

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