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Residents of Cadet Drive in Oak Ridge have obtained their daily water from this water tanker for the last several months.

Water woes may soon end Neighborhood hopes to hook up to community well system ... soon by KRISTEN KUBLY OAK RIDGE – Water woes have been plaguing residents in and adjacent to the

Cadet Drive neighborhood, just off Oak Ridge Road, for the last several years.

the residents until they could dig a new well away from the contamination.

In the 1990s, wells for the homes in the Cadet Drive neighborhood were contaminated by gasoline from an old service station located on the corner of Linville Road and Oak Ridge Road. The state provided bottled water for

That well served the residents for several years, but went dry as the number of residents in the Cadet Drive area began to increase. In June 2012, the N.C. Department

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Phase II of town park is on go Town will move forward with next phase of park despite not getting PARTF matching grant by PATTI STOKES OAK RIDGE – Though the Town of Oak Ridge recently learned it did not receive a Parks and Recreational Trust Fund matching grant that it applied for in January, the Parks and Recreation Commission still plans to move forward this fall with its next phase of the town park. Four main items are proposed for Phase IIA: a performance pavilion/amphitheater, additional restroom facility, additional paved

parking and a small playground suitable for younger children. Almost every Music in the Park and Movies in the Park event has drawn 200 to 300 people, said Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman Bill Edwards last January when he first presented the commission’s proposal for the park’s Phase IIA to the town council. A performance stage/pavilion would offer a better entertainment venue for these types of events, and at an estimated cost of $90,000, Edwards said the money would be well spent and would eliminate the need for assembling and disassembling portable stages and move

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Council hopes to ﬁll vacant seat after July 24 meeting STOKESDALE – Citizens interested in filling a vacant seat on the Stokesdale Town Council will have an opportunity to speak for up to five minutes at the Thursday, July 24 meeting, and tell about themselves and why they think they are qualified to represent their fellow citizens on the town council. After each person speaks, the council will allocate three minutes for questions and answers. This will be the second time in about six months that the Stokesdale Town Council has sought to fill an empty seat on the council, which is comprised of four regular members and a mayor who is elected directly by the citizens. A council seat was vacated last year when Randy Braswell, who was elected to a four-year council term in 2011, ran for and was elected to a four-year term as mayor in November 2013

Braswell was sworn in as mayor on Dec. 17, simultaneously vacating his regular council seat. Soon afterward, the town council announced it would accept applications from citizens interested in serving the remaining two years of Braswell’s regular council term. At the Jan. 20 council meeting, Gary Albert, a retired business owner who had run for a town council seat in No-

vember but lost his bid to Vicki WhiteLawrence, was appointed to serve the rest of Braswell’s regular council term. Less than two months later, at the end of the March 13 council meeting, Albert announced his resignation. Apologizing for resigning so soon after his appointment, he explained that his wife had recently been diagnosed with a serious illness and he wanted to travel with her while she was healthy enough to do so, and to be available to care for her as her medical needs increased over time.

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Since Albert’s resignation in March, the council has seemed in no hurry to fill the seat he vacated. At the May 8 council meeting, council members debated about the best way to move forward with filling the seat before deciding to invite interested citizens to attend the July 24 meeting and speak. As of July 23, Town Clerk Carolyn Joyner said she did not know how many citizens had expressed interest. in the vacant town council seat or who planned to speak at the upcoming town council meeting. The Stokesdale Town Council will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, July 24 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road.

Subdivision plan approved STOKESDALE – After hearing a subdivision case on July 10, the Stokesdale Planning Board approved the preliminary plat for a subdivision that will connect to Old Moore’s Mill on the east side of Eversfield Road. The subdivision will also

be called Old Moore’s Mill and will have the same covenants, but a separate homeowners’ association. The Planning Board’s approval was on the condition that a plat is submitted to planning staff which illustrates that all of the standards

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online: nwobserver.com e-mail: questions@nwobserver.com I read something recently about Oak Ridge hiring a full-time planner, who would earn about $50,000 a year plus benefits. Then, I was at the Summerfield Town Council meeting on July 8 and remember someone saying something about that town’s planner, Scott Whitaker, making $108,000 a year. I know Summerfield’s population is a little more than Oak Ridge’s, but why does its planner make more than twice as much as Oak Ridge’s planner? To confirm, Oak Ridge recently hired a full-time planning director, Bill Bruce, at a starting salary of $53,350 a year plus benefits. There seems to be some confusion, however, with Bill Bruce’s job title/responsibility versus Scott Whitaker’s job title/responsibility, so we’ll try to help clear it up. Julie Reid is Summerfield’s full-time planner, and her job responsibilities would be most parallel to those of Bill Bruce. Reid was hired on May 2 of this year, and is paid an annual salary of $55,000 a year plus benefits. Scott Whitaker is Summerfield’s town manager. He began working for the Town of Summerfield on June 11,

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2012. His job responsibilities would be parallel to those of Bruce Oakley, who is the town manager of Oak Ridge. During the Public Comments period of the Summerfield Town Council meeting on July 8, a citizen (Gail Dunham) stated that Whitaker makes $108,000 per year. What Dunham also said, but most people didn’t hear, was “including benefits.” Whitaker makes $78,000 per year plus benefits which include health insurance and retirement matching contributions. According to the latest population figures released by the state last year, the Town of Summerfield has about 10,800 residents. Oak Ridge’s town manager, Bruce Oakley, makes $83,000 per year plus benefits which include health insurance and retirement matching contributions. According to the latest population figures released by the state last year,

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the Town of Oak Ridge has a population of 6,600 residents. In the recent article announcing Bill Bruce as the Oak Ridge planning director, reference was made to updating the town’s land use plan and that he would be working on review of and significant revisions to the Oak Ridge development ordinances. What is the process for the residents of Oak Ridge to provide input and participate in the review? Bill Bruce, Oak Ridge planning director, says there will be multiple opportunities for the public to provide input and participate in both the Land Use Plan update and the Development Ordinance revisions. “It is likely that several open house events, in addition to regularly scheduled committee meetings, will be scheduled throughout the process,” Bruce

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says. “The Town plans to kick off the Land Use Plan update later this year, at which time more information on participation will be available.”

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I recently learned that after submitting an application to rezone property for development in Summerfield, the applicant is required to hold an open house to give citizens an opportunity to learn more about the development plan, ask questions, look at maps, etc. Do Stokesdale and Oak Ridge also require this? No, this requirement is unique to the Town of Summerfield, which several years ago began requiring it for most, but not all rezoning requests (i.e., it is not required for a request to rezone property from residential to agricultural). The purpose of the open house is to give citizens a chance to meet face-to-face with the applicant (who is usually the developer) in an informal setting, and learn more about a proposed development before the public hearing is held at the Planning and Zoning Board and Town Council meetings. Unlike the P&Z and council meetings, the open house is guided by the applicant, although a town staff member is present to answer procedural, or very general questions about the zoning classification. In Oak Ridge and Stokesdale, holding an open house prior to a public hearing is not required of the landowner

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SUMMERFIELD town council

July 8 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS (continued from July 18-24 issue) as reported by PATTI STOKES

BUSINESS FROM TOWN MANAGER Committee re-appointments. Town Manager Scott Whitaker requested that Rick Hall be appointed to the Public Safety Committee for a one-year term. Though Hall has reached his term limit, no one else applied to serve on the committee. Ronnie Stafford has also reached his term limit on the Finance Committee; Dwayne Crawford applied to serve on the committee, but his application was not received until June 10, which was after the May 31 deadline for appointing new committee members for the upcoming fiscal year beginning July 1.

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 Councilman Mike Adams said committee term limits were important, but the committees risked losing valuable knowledge if dedicated members were forced to come off because their term limits had expired. He suggested the council consider a policy change to allow committee seats that rotate on a perpetual basis so that continuity wasn’t lost. Demolition of flag building. Whitaker presented council with bids from two local companies, D.H. Griffin in Greensboro and Anthony’s Hauling and Grading in Kernersville, for demolishing the “flag” building and former blacksmith shop on the Gordon property.

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To award demolition of the Gordon flag building and old blacksmith shop to Anthony’s Grading and Hauling at a cost not to exceed $11,500 (motion made by Adams). Investments. The town has about $8 million in undesignated funds. The finance committee has recommended that $1 million of this be invested in a CD for one year, yielding an interest rate of .65 percent, and $3 million be invested through the CDARS program for three years, yielding an interest rate of 1.25 percent. Total projected interest would be $44,000 for the next fiscal year. Additionally, town staff did some interest shopping and found that Wells Fargo would offer a money market rate of .3 percent, which would yield $10,500 more than investments currently with another bank.

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to accept the finance committee’s and staff’s recommendations for investing undesignated funds, which will yield a total of $54,500 in

investment earnings. (Motion made by Elizabeth McClellan)

REPORTS, UPDATES Fishing derby. Whitaker said the kids fishing derby on June 28 was a big success, and all 50 available spots had been filled. He thanked town staff and volunteers Dwayne Crawford and Bob Flowers, as well as N.C. Wildlife Commission for their participation. The Music in the Park event, also held on June 28, drew around 400 people and Whitaker said he had received many positive comments from those who attended. Trails. Based on feedback from citizens and the position of the town council not to view eminent domain as an option, the trails committee has recommended re-thinking the northern end of the trail. “They want to pull out all the stops to come up with another way to get to the school,” Whitaker said, adding a meeting has been tentatively scheduled with the Homeowners Association for The Farm at Summerfield, which is just south of Summerfield Farms on Pleasant Ridge Road, to discuss how the trail might impact their neighborhood. Town Hall. Painting of the doors and windows in the town hall building was completed by the end of the fiscal year, and Lexan on the windows was replaced. I-73. Construction of I-73 has officially begun, and April 2017 is the target completion date. Whitaker said residents may have noticed the utility work along Oak Ridge Road, near Henson Forest, that is being done in relation to this project. Miscellaneous. Councilwoman Alicia Flowers asked what the meeting with The Farm at Summerfield was about and Whitaker said he had offered to speak with the homeowners in that development quite a while back about the proposed trail alignment, and had just recently heard back from them. “It’s

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mainly a listening session,” Whitaker said. “They want to know more and we want to offer that up.” Flowers commended Cheryl Gore, the town’s event planner and assistant to the town manager, for sending a very nice thank you card to Flowers’ husband, Robert, for all his help with the fishing derby. Trail width. McClellan asked if the A&Y trail could be an agenda item in August, specifically to discuss why the paved trail needed to be 10- to 12-feet wide. McClellan also asked about the new paint color on the doors at Town Hall and Whitaker said he had researched colors that would be appropriate for the historic building and chosen the new (slate blue) color because the dark green that had been used previously absorbed more heat and contributed to the deterioration of the doors.

COUNCIL COMMENTS  Mayor Sessoms commended Whitaker for overseeing Town Hall renovations, and said the initial cost estimates had been $400,000 (much of which had been estimated for repair of exterior brick walls), but came in at roughly $30,000. Sessoms also said he thoroughly enjoyed being at the fishing derby, as well as hearing the Part-Time Party-Time Band play at the Music in the Park event on June 28.  Councilwoman Dena Barnes announced that the next MPO meeting, on which she serves as the town’s representative, was scheduled for July 23.

OTHER BUSINESS Ordinance re-writes. Adams asked about the status of the ordinance re-writes, and Bill Hill, the town attorney, responded, “We are not on the schedule where I want to be. I would put us about 25 percent through. What we are doing is comprehensive.”

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considering both law and medicine. Though in Colombia, medicine is a particularly difficult field to get into, Jordan’s test scores were high enough for her to enter medical school. After receiving her medical degree, she, like all other doctors in the country, was required to do what she refers to as “social practice,” in which new doctors are sent to a remote location to provide medical care for people who are too far away from established practices in the city. Jordan spent eight months in the town of Urrao, where it was not uncommon to hear guns being fired from different factions within the country. Six hours from home, she worried about her safety. “I had been told that if (the guerillas) got into town, the first person they would take is the doctor,” she remembers. “I give thanks to God that never happened.”

visiting a cousin who lived in the small North Carolina town of Tarboro. She met her husband Joshua on her initial visit, and decided that Tarboro was where she wanted to live. When Jordan moved to the States, she spoke no English. Though she attended a few classes to learn the language, she became frustrated at the slow pace. Determined to master English, she developed her own unique method of study – watching TV. Within a year of watching CNN and using the subtitles to learn the language, she spoke English fluently. Soon afterward she got a job at Tarboro Clinic as a Spanish translator. Within three years, she had passed the necessary tests to do her Family Medical residency at East Carolina University and upon graduation; she was board certified in family medicine and returned to the clinic where she practiced for four years. Last year, Jordan and Joshua decided they wanted to move closer to family in Greensboro. After researching school systems for their six-year-old son, Angelo, they chose the northwest area. Although delighted with the

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July 10 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by KRISTIN KUBLY Mayor Ray Combs called the monthly meeting to order at 7 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS  Firefighter Alyson Jones of the Oak Ridge Fire Department was awarded the Andrew Russoli Strength and Honor Fund scholarship (see front cover of our July 18-24 issue for more on this).

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 At the request of residents who live on Invershield Court, located in the Williard Oaks subdivision, Town Manager Bruce Oakley presented a resolution to petition NCDOT to add Invershield Court, which consists of .07 miles of roadway, to the N.C. state maintenance system.

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Oakley received approval to reappoint Jay Cumbus to the Board of Adjustment and Barry Knight to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Additionally, the council approved the Parks and Recreation Commission’s request to approve Phyllis Clodfelter as a new alternate to the commission. Oakley said Bill Bruce, who has served for several years as the town’s planner via a contract arrangement with Guilford County, was recently hired as the town’s full-time planning director. Oakley said the contract with Guilford County will be amended to remove the planning services section, although the county will continue to provide building inspections, solid waste enforcement, and other services. Once approved by the town council, the amended contract will go to the Guilford County commissioners for approval.

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 5  0 Council voted to approve the amended contract with Guilford County for services. NEW BUSINESS  River Gate subdivision. The development will be located on the north side of Haw River Road, 300 feet east of Pepper Road, in Oak Ridge Township. It consists of 15 lots and road dedication for a total of 17.99 acres. Bruce explained that this subdivision case was a technical review rather than a public hearing. At its June meeting, the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the subdivision plan, as well as a request for a waiver of the cul-de-sac length; they voted 3-2 in favor of granting the waiver (any non-unanimous vote is automatically sent to the town council for a decision). The town ordinance states that cul-de-sacs be no more than 800 feet long, but the proposed cul-de-sac is just over 1,100 feet. The plan meets all other zoning requirements, including a public trail easement dedication and tree preservation.  Norris Clayton with Hugh Creed Associates said the long, narrow shape of the property doesn’t offer enough width to place a cul-de-sac off the main street. The property is also surrounded by an existing neighborhood and park land. Clayton presented sketches with possible stub streets off the cul-de-sac, which would make it a legal length. However, he said the inclusion of the stub streets would cause more problems than they would solve. “The stub streets, although they could be built, would go nowhere; they would never be extended,” said Clayton.

One stub street would end at the park land and the other at the neighboring development. Because the stub streets would not have any lots, they would never be approved by NCDOT for maintenance, and would just be an invitation for loitering, Clayton explained. After some discussion about other options open to the developer, the council then debated which of the grounds for waivers from the town ordinances would apply, either “physical hardship” or “equal or better performance.” Clayton said the waiver passed Planning and Zoning as a hardship requirement, but one of the members who voted against it said he would have voted for it if the waiver was for “equal or better performance.” Town Attorney J. Michael Thomas said the council could grant the waiver on either ground.

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Council voted to grant the waiver for the cul-de-sac and allow it to exceed the 800-foot limit based on both grounds for waivers from the town ordinances. The waiver having been granted, Bruce then recommended that the subdivision be approved, and said that the Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to approve it.

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 5  0 Council voted to approve the River Gate subdivision plan. FINANCIAL REPORT  Finance Officer Sam Anders presented the monthly financial report, saying the town collected $8,907.74 in property taxes the previous month. In other revenue, the town also received a monthly sales tax disbursement, interest on investments, park-related revenues, a donation for the dog park, income from planning and zoning fees, and franchise tax receipts. The town is still working with Black Mountain Software on the installation and conversion of accounting software, and training has started for the payroll cycle. The auditor has performed preliminary work on the town’s annual audit and it went well, Anders said. The main work on the audit is sched-

Anders requested authorization for a budget amendment to ensure a balanced budget for the fiscal year. Unexpected expenses which came up included a $6,500 cleanup of Old Union Cemetery and a revised bill for animal control. For several years, the town had been billed $11,000 per year for animal control, but it should have been closer to $15,000, Anders explained. This year, the town was invoiced for the correct, higher amount, so more money was needed to cover the expense.

 5  0 Council voted to approve the budget amendment, the financial report, and authorization to extend Anders’ contract with the town to provide financial services. COMMUNITY UPDATES

Fire Department. Filling in for Chief Steve Simmons, Anders, who serves as one of the department’s two assistant fire chiefs, reported that the department had its annual meeting last month, which included an election of board members. Parks and Recreation. Bill Edwards, chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission, said the next Music in the Park will be on July 26. Edwards also announced the Movies in the Park series would continue with The Lego Movie,

sponsored by Summit Church of Oak Ridge, on July 12. At the time of this meeting, the town had not learned whether it received the PARTF grant the commission applied for in January (although the commission has since received word – see front cover for details). Planning and Zoning Board. Chairman Doug Nodine, in response to a question from Combs, reported that the Ai Church has been painted, and volunteers with Preservation Oak Ridge will next be hanging doors which were purchased at Greensboro Architectural Salvage.

COUNCIL COMMENTS  Council members George McClellan, Spencer Sullivan, and Jim Kinneman spoke in support of Combs’ comments from the prior meeting regarding the high cost of homes in Oak Ridge, and agreed that it will take cooperation from the developers, planners, citizens and politicians to work through the issue. Sullivan, Kinneman and Mike Stone also reminded citizens to vote in the Republican runoff election between Phil Berger Jr. and Mark Walker, as well as to vote in other upcoming elections. After a brief closed session to discuss a personnel matter, the meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

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of the Town of Stokesdale Development Ordinance are met. Fred and Tom Berry of T&F Berry, LLC are the property owners on record for the new subdivision; the owners were represented at the July 10 meeting by developer Bill Yearns of Greensboro. The preliminary subdivision plat calls for 24 residential lots on 27.90 acres. Since the property is too far from the town’s municipal water lines, it will be

served by individual wells. Homes in Phase I of Old Moore’s Mill are on lot sizes of 1+ acres, and have sold in the low $300,000- to high $300,000-price range. Yearns said homes in the new subdivision will be $350,000 to $375,000, and with all brick or brick/stone exteriors. The homes will be a minimum of 2,000 square feet, with most ranging between 2,800 to 3,400 square feet.

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any, rate adjustments are warranted. The hearing has been postponed to give department experts more time to prepare testimony after significant revisions were made to the original rate filing from the N.C. Rate Bureau. The filing is available for public review on NCDOI’s website. To view the entire filing, go to www./pserff.ncdoi. net/pc.html and enter the Serff Tracking

Number NCRI-129361028. *A public comment period on the rate filing was held from Jan.3 through Jan. 31 to engage the public in the ratemaking process. During that period, the Department of Insurance received more than 10,000 emailed or mailed comments, and approximately 25 people made comments in-person during a public comment session held on Jan. 24.

BBB of NWNC advises consumers about contractor scams WINSTON-SALEM – The Better Business Bureau of Northwest North Carolina (BBB of NWNC) is advising consumers about contractor scams. Door-to-door scam artists are visiting neighborhoods that may have summer storm damage or where there are older homes needing repairs. “The best course of action with doorto-door salesperson is to take their business card and call them back after you have checked them out with BBB,” said Brian Wright, president, BBB Northwest North Carolina. “Many scammers prey on homeowners who need an immediate repair following a storm. In haste, consumers will often hire someone out of convenience.” The BBB of NWNC recommends following these rules when dealing with door-to-door salespeople: 1. Pause – There is no need to act immediately. Don’t let intimidation or a “great deal” interfere with need and logic. 2. Protect – Ask for credentials and never let them in your house. If a salesperson is overly aggressive, contact law enforcement. 3. Prepare – Research BBB and verify the integrity behind the company offering services. Additionally, get the quotes in writing specific to the work proposed. Be sure that those contractors have insurance. 4. Payment – Always the last step

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after the contractor has completed the work to your specification. “Consumers should be educated,” Wright continued. “Understand what it means for a contractor to be insured and bonded. A legitimate salesperson will gladly provide the information and wait for a call back without using pressure tactics to make the sale.” “If a salesperson pushes you to make an immediate decision and asks for money upfront, ask them to leave your property immediately. If you feel the salesperson was nefarious, report the incident to law enforcement and BBB NWNC. We want to warn other consumers as soon as possible. ” Wright reminded consumers to never let a salesperson into their home and if you are an older consumer, ask a family member to come over when getting quotes for work. BBB is a nonprofit organization that sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest business behavior. BBB provides objective advice, complaint/ dispute resolution services, free business BBB Reliability Reports and charity BBB Wise Giving Reports. As one of 113 BBBs that serve communities across the U.S. and Canada, BBB of NWNC serves a 14-county area in northwest North Carolina. Visit www.bbb.org/nwnc for more information on BBB of NWNC.

E H T N I T I FIND Dear readers, our annual northwest FINDER, published every January, is stuffed with lots of “need-to-know, fun-to-know and good-to-know” info about northwest Guilford County. But many of you still may not realize just how much valuable information it holds, so just for fun, we’re offering you a challenge: find the answers to the 10 questions below in this year’s northwest FINDER and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket chock-full of lots of good stuff (just like the northwest FINDER!). New questions will be published EVERY TWO WEEKS over the next 12 weeks – giving you SIX CHANCES TO WIN! Our first of six gift baskets will include: a $50 Amazon.com gift card, $25 gift certificate to Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant in Oak Ridge, $20 Lowes Foods gift card, goodies from the Old Mill of Guilford, and a jar of Jammin’ George’s Jam!

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1 Which former N.C. State Senator was 4 Find an image of an old-fashioned scale. 8 Stokesdale got a new postmaster in instrumental in the creation of the PiedApril 2013. What is her name, and mont Triad Farmers’ Market in Colfax? where did she work previously? 5 Who is the current Oak Ridge fire chief? 2 Somewhere in the Finder, there is an 9 What is the original name of the town 6 Where can an image of a cactus be image of a stained glass window. Where? of Stokesdale? found in the Finder?

3 Oak Ridge Military Academy, formerly 7 How many registered voters were in named Oak Ridge Male Institute, was founded in what year?

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CRIME / INCIDENT report

The District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County. ASSAULT July 14 | A resident of Robinson Road in Summerfield reported that she was the victim of an assault which occurred as the result of a domestic dispute. July 15 | A resident of Keel Court in Stokesdale reported that another driver followed him on U.S. 220 and then intentionally struck his vehicle in the rear while he was stopped at the intersection of U.S. 220 and 158. The suspect, who was unknown to the victim, was driving an older blue Jeep SUV. A suspect’s name has been identified and the investigation is continuing.

BURGLARY JULY 15 | A resident of Ellison Road in Stokesdale reported an unknown suspect entered the home by breaking a window to the side door. Several electronic items, with a total estimated value of $2,000, were stolen.

The District 1 Office, located at 7506 Summerfield Road, serves the incorporated towns of Oak Ridge, Summerfield and Stokesdale; the unincorporated areas of Colfax and Brown Summit, and those neighborhoods outside the city limits of Greensboro within the District 1 boundaries. District 1’s primary function is uniformed patrol and the criminal investigations of crimes related to assaults, burglary, theft, fraud, forgery, vehicle theft, possession of or receiving stolen property, and juvenile criminal offenses. The District 1 office is under the command of Capt. Yousef Sansour.

JULY 16 | A resident of Steepleton Way in northern Greensboro reported an unknown suspect entered the residence by kicking in the front door, then stole several electronic items and cash from inside. The damage and loss from the theft was estimated at $2,700.

DRUGS JULY 20 | A suspect was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia after being found in the Oak Ridge Town Park after hours. After officers detected the odor of marijuana coming from the suspect’s vehicle, the suspect voluntarily turned over a marijuana pipe. A probable-cause search of the vehicle did not locate any other illegal material.

THEFT JULY 16 | Last Minute Mart on Haw River Road in Oak Ridge reported a known person stole $45.90 worth of gas.

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When petticoats were fashionable and modesty a virtue by HELEN LEDFORD There was a time when ladies did not go out without their “undies.” On Hollywood’s red carpet these days, however, gowns are but small shreds of material covering only the bare essentials. When modesty ruled, girls’ mothers were quick to admonish if a skirt was too short, deciding emphatically how much leg a daughter could decently show. And no female ever left the house without a slip or petticoat (God forbid!) – an item seldom displayed in many stores today. Once a necessity, the importance of that undergarment has surely been minimized in our ultra-modern fashion world today. Before womankind adopted jeans as a “uniform,” dresses were worn, even in winter when the cold breezes blew. Hand-sewn summer frocks more often than not were made of soft, often trans-

In Laura Ingalls Wilder’s time (of “Little House on the Prairie” fame), even on the hot prairie females would not have been caught without a double set of stiff petticoats, plus starched long bloomers. Those who deviated from that prim practice were probably dance hall girls or ladies of the night.

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parent material – opaque voile, lightweight cotton, pique or eyelet (a classic cloth with tiny holes and embroidery around each edge). When buying thinner material, a firm decision was usually made that a slip would have to be worn underneath. Arguing was useless; I remember my own mama saying upon my trying on a newly fashioned dress, “Now stand between me and the sun. I want to see if I can see through you.” (A true lady did not show even the suggestion of an outline of her upper thighs, and regions beyond).

In days gone by it was imperative to double-check in the mirror on the way out to a function, making sure one’s slip was not showing. If even one tiny bit of fancy-work peeped out – even a tad – oh, my, that had to be remedied, pronto! Handily, full slips that covered the body (sometimes called “princess” slips) had adjustable straps with tiny little metal buckles so that you could alter the length. Some of these were ornate, some plain. It was not unheard-of that one had to don a whole and a halfslip to meet that period’s standard of maidenly respectability!

In the ‘50s, the fad was to see how many crinoline petticoats you could put on under an already greatly flared skirt. It was almost a throwback to Scarlett O’Hara and “Gone With the Wind.” And the more petticoats, the less room your beau had to huddle close to you, for he had to compete with

In my growing-up years, fads came and went as they do now. For all the insistence that one’s slip should not show, colorful gathered skirts that reached way below the knee were enhanced by “underskirts” with gobs of eyelet trim sewn around the bottom. This girlish piece of underclothing was supposed to show about an inch to an inch and a half below the skirt’s hem. How-

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Meet Chase Michaels, PA-C Northern Family Medicine Chase Michaels, PA-C, is concerned about a growing lack of inter interaction between primary care providers and their patients. He believes that to make the relationship work there has to be a lot more listening on the part of the provider.

know that I’ve made them feel better,” he says. “I love seeing patients and treating them.”

“I think a lot of providers don’t have as much time to be with a patient as they should have. One of my pet peeves is a lack of listening and followup. Those are two things that I really focus on improving,” says Michaels.

“I like to work,” Michaels says. “I have so much energy. I only really need about two or three hours of sleep.”

It’s that attitude that is at the core of Michaels and the group he works with at Novant Health’s Northern Family Medicine. Located on Lake Brandt Road in Summerfield, Northern Family Medicine is staffed by caring professionals committed to making sure their patients receive the highest level of care. Michaels, 38, joined the team last month and brings with him the same dedication already evident in this growing practice. As a physician assistant, Michaels is able to do what he loves most – build long-lasting relationships with his patients.

Although a comfort to his patients, Michaels’ laidback demeanor disguises his work ethic, high-energy level and strong drive to get things done.

Having grown up on his family’s sod farm in Morganton, North Carolina, Michaels started working at a young age helping his stepfather produce various varieties of grass; after high school he went on to UNCChapel Hill, where he graduated with a double major in biology and neuropsychology. Though he originally planned to follow a career path in marine biology, Michaels’ required anatomy classes piqued his interest in the human body and prompted him to venture into the medical field. After spending his sophomore year volunteering at the cancer center, his career path was sealed. Before beginning the PA program at Duke Uni University, Michaels held down a full-time job managing Duke’s sleep disorder

“I like the fact that in a family practice I can work with someone and follow their progress and

clinic. At the same time, he attended classes, became a respiratory therapist and worked in the operating room monitoring neurological patients. In 2007, Michaels entered the PA program. During this time, he met Ashley Long, a classmate who was from Summerfield. Although the couple became good friends, it took family members to point out that maybe they should be dating. The couple married in August 2011 and moved to the northwest Guilford County area. “I had a job in Wilmington, but Ashley wanted to move back here,” says Michaels, who admits he was initially a bit reluctant to move away from “his” beach and mountains. Now, however, he wouldn’t choose to live anywhere else. “It’s beautiful here and the people are really nice,” he says. When he first came to the area, Michaels worked at N.C. Baptist Hospital in neurosurgery and spent his weekends “moonlighting” in the emergency departments of hospitals

in Stokes County – something that he still finds time to do a couple of times a month. After his daughter Ella was born three months ago, Michaels wanted more stable hours and felt family medicine could provide that. He liked Novant’s philosophy and the way Dr. Chan Badger and his staff at Northern Family Medicine dealt with their patients. “It normally takes me a long time to make a decision, but that wasn’t the case with this position,” he says. “Everything fit.” Michaels, Ashley and baby Ella live in Stokesdale and are active members of Oak Ridge United Methodist Church. Ashley is a physician assistant at Novant Health’s Northwest Family Medicine on N.C. 68, which borders Oak Ridge and Stokesdale. When he’s not working, Michaels enjoys spending time with his family, running and playing golf. He admits that he’s already trying to figure out how to get his young daughter inter interested in the world of golf. 

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From L to R: “Grandma” Hudson, Devin Hudson and Marrie Sims enjoyed the animated readings of several guest readers at the Golden Antiques children’s story time on July 15. Summerﬁeld Mayor Tim Sessoms was honored to be selected as one of the guest readers, choosing a tale about Clifford and his missing beach ball to share with the children.

Sandy Gann is a legend at Northwest Guilford High School, where he taught, coached basketball, File photo coached baseball for 32 Sandy Gann on the baseball ﬁeld named in his honor at years, and served as the school’s athletic director for Northwest Guilford High School. Gann was recently selected for induction into the Guilford County Sports 22 years. He was named Hall of Fame. conference coach of the year six times and also captured GuilIn January, Gann, 69, was inducted ford County coach of the year and state into the N.C. High School Baseball coach of the year honors. Association Hall of Fame. Last month, Gann was honored again by being one Gann retired in 1998, the same year his Vikings claimed the state 4-A cham- of 12 former athletes and coaches to be selected for induction into the Guilford pionship in baseball.

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27 consecutive conference wins. After high school, he played at Guilford College. Of his love of baseball, Gann said, “There was a time when I’d have rather played than eat when I was hungry.” Gann had a remarkable run at Northwest, where the school’s baseball field is named for him.

Northern graduate receives National Merit Scholarship Guilford County Schools added another National Merit Scholarship winner to its ranks last week. Annie Sauer, valedictorian of Northern High School’s Class of 2014, joined two other GCS graduates who received college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships. Sauer received the National Merit Scholarship to Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, where she will study government and hopes to pursue a career in the intelligence field. In May, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced that GCS students Erica Perine, a 2014 graduate of the Early College at Guilford, and Erin Brown, valedictorian of Northwest Guilford High’s Class of 2014, also received National Merit scholarships. College-sponsored National Merit

Beach Blast 5K to support breast cancer patients Don your beach attire and lace up those running shoes for the Beach Blast 5K on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Oak Ridge Town Park.

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Sriram Chandra, a rising junior at UNC-Chapel Hill, was inspired by the overwhelming support he received from the northwest community when his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer during his sophomore year at Northwest High School.

Following the 3.1-mile course, runners can cool down beneath the fire truck’s sprinkler system, rinsing off sweat and relishing in the camaraderie of community members supporting a great cause. Food will be provided by local restaurant sponsors. All proceeds from the race will help support the Alight Foundation, a local non-profit offering emotional, financial and educational assistance to local breast cancer patients and their families.

In an effort to give back to those who supported his family and to all the others who are fighting to overcome this disease, Chandra solicited the help of his friends Mateen Alinaghi and Brian Garner to create the Beach Blast 5K. “I want to repay the favor, and supAnnie Sauer

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 David Perryman and Teresa Pegram of Summerﬁeld read the Northwest Observer with Lugnut at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. They also shared their good local news with former NASCAR driver Richard Childress (left), owner of Richard Childress Racing, and former Washington Redskins Coach Joe Gibbs (right), owner of Joe Gibbs Racing.

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 Fall Soccer League | Registration for Stokesdale Soccer, which will serve families in Stokesdale, Summerfield, Oak Ridge and surrounding areas, is open until Aug. 16. Registered players ages 3 to 18 will play GUSA teams in the fall. Register online at www.stokesdaleparksandrec.com.

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 Music in the Park | You’re invited to a Music in the Park event, featuring the country and rock sounds of Sidetrip, on July 26 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Shelter 2 in Oak Ridge Town Park, 8315 Linville Road. Food will be available; bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Free, but donations will be requested to pay the band. More info: call 644-7009 or email ssmith@oakridgenc.com.

 CF Fundraiser | Join the Belle Raisers on Saturday, July 26, from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Brewer’s Kettle Kernersville, 308 East Mountain St. in Kernersville. The afternoon will include food, live music, craft beer, fine wine and a silent auction to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. More info: www.Facebook.com/KernersvilleFoodTruckFestival.

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 Food Pantry/Clothing Bank | Good Samaritan Ministries will offer its monthly food and gently used clothing closet to those in need on Saturday, July 26, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Stokesdale Business Center, 8500 Ellisboro Road. To donate to the food pantry, purchase a complete box of food from the Bi-Rite in Stokesdale for $25, or send a monetary donation to GSM, P.O. Box 202, Stokesdale, NC 27357. More info: Terri at 643-58887.

SUNDAY, JULY 27  Vacation Bible School | Kids pre-K through 12th grade are invited to Summerfield United Methodist Church, 2334 Scalesville Road, for VBS the week of July 27-31 from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Register online at www.summerfieldumc.com or call 643-5126. TUESDAY, JULY 29  Food Pantry/Clothing Bank| A food pantry and clothing bank will be held on Tuesday, July 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Summerfield United Methodist Church’s Sonshine Room, located at 2334 Scalesville Road. Those in need can come for food, clothing, baby items, paper products, etc. More info: call 643-5126. WEDNESDAY, JULY 30  Self-protection Seminar | DaughterSafe will host a self-defense class for females ages 8 – 80 on July 30 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Mike Carr Karate, 1412 New Garden Road, Greensboro. The class will offer safe and realistic self-defense training – verbal, stand up, ground fighting and weapon defense. Register online at www.daughtersafe.com or call (336) 339-8062.

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Rezoning process – we can all do better The rezoning/development process can be intimidating for the average citizen, and I have repeatedly witnessed how people faced with a nearby development feel as though they are stumbling in the dark, and victims in the process. Inevitably, that leads to their suspicion of the developer (sometimes justified, and sometimes not) and town staff, to frustration, and to hard feelings when it’s all over. The citizen’s experience with the process usually begins right after they see a dreaded “Public Hearing” sign posted on a nearby property.

us embrace the vision of an open pasture evolving into a shopping center or a residential development right before our eyes. After reporting on two particularly contentious public hearings for rezoning requests recently, I’ve realized that we – town staff, town council, our community newspaper, and you, the citizens – can do better. For my part, in future issues I want to provide a written walk-through of a typical rezoning process, from the moment a rezoning application is filed, to the public hearing at Planning and Zoning Board and Town Council meetings.

The fact that town planners, Patti Stokes council members and develpublisher/editor opers are very familiar with And here is your part – I the process usually makes citizens feel need your input on how you perceive even more at a disadvantage – similar the rezoning process in your town, and to signing up for a beginner’s class and what questions you have about it … realizing that everyone around you is at then, I need you to be willing to read the master’s level. about something that definitely isn’t as much fun as reading about sports Coupled with this is that though or pop culture, but could have a very each town’s development ordinances personal impact on you in the future. are readily accessible, they’re not exactly easy reading, and most people With a healthier economy comes a won’t turn to them until they suddenly rise in development. You can wait until find themselves about to be personally it comes right next door to you and impacted by a proposed development. then try to go from beginner’s to master’s level in lightning speed, or you can And while developers naturally take the opportunity to educate yourself want to develop property, neighboring before the process begins. property owners just as naturally are inclined to resist. Let’s face it – few of

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The Summerfield you love – here today, gone tomorrow? Summerfield’s zoning board recently considered a plan to develop Bandera Farm – a 50-acre tract of land off of Bunch Road, and one of the many beautiful pieces of land whose grazing horses and open views are so much a part of the unique character of Summerfield. You probably have land like that near you. If so, you need to know more. On behalf of my neighbors in Summerfield, I want to say that we’re not against development. A vibrant, well-run community like Summerfield attracts people. What we are against is development that doesn’t respect surrounding established land-use character, and that doesn’t promote quality design. The proposed Bandera Farm development, which is surrounded by homes on one-acre lots – as RS-40 zoning requires – could have houses with 60foot wide lots, houses as close as 20 feet apart, and a well system that would need to support 36 dwelling units. Is that “environmentally sensitive”? Does that respect “surrounding land-use character”? No. Frankly, we worry that Summerfield’s commitment to sensible development is wavering under the pressure of out-oftown developers. As we continue our fight against this threat to our neighborhood, we want to share what we’ve learned with the larger Summerfield community. We were almost blindsided. You don’t want

that to happen to you! Watch “For Sale” signs on land by you. Signs for rezoning have to be posted on the land, but they can be as small as an envelope (see Editor’s Note). Has the developer personally contacted you to answer any questions and get your input? If not, that is a huge red flag. Attend Planning and Zoning Board and council meetings. Look at the development plan – if you don’t understand the plan, get help and ask questions. Be especially wary if the developer is not also the builder. If not, they won’t be around to ensure that the homes being built “fit in” with your neighborhood. If the Bandera Farm development is approved, goodbye to the Summerfield we all love, your neighbors will be so close you will hear their TVs, and our children’s safety will be at risk with three times as many cars. Be vigilant! Frank Ficca, SUMMERFIELD EDITOR’S NOTE: Regarding the size of signs posted on property to notify the public of a pending rezoning hearing, the Town of Summerfield uses signs that measure 24 inches by 24 inches. “If the rezoning faces two roads (for example, Hamburg Mill and Carlton Dairy Road), we post a sign on each road,” says Summerfield Town Planner Julie Reid. “If the property is located off the beaten path, we have posted additional signs to make sure adjacent property owners see a posted notice.”

Fracking should not be allowed I don’t support allowing ‘’fracking’’ in our state. A group that opposes hydraulic fracturing has recently formed in Davie County. I wish that similar groups would form in all counties in our state, and all states in our country. Hydraulic fracturing or ‘’fracking’’ involves pumping unknown

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chemicals, and wastewater, underground. Corporations won’t tell us what chemicals they are injecting into our planet, and the government doesn’t require them to. For all I know they could be pumping ‘’Agent Orange’’ underground. Our state is giving people a chance

to comment on fracking in North Carolina. You can go to the state Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources website to voice your opposition or support. The comment period ends Sept. 15. Many people, including myself, believe that fracking can cause earthquakes and contaminate groundwater. I encourage people who support fracking to look at the state of Oklahoma. Studies have shown that as hydraulic fracturing has increased there, so has the number of earthquakes.

Many property owners want to cash in on the fracking boom. Citizens of our state should keep in mind that they may not own the mineral rights under their property. If that is the case, then an oil company can take minerals, and other stuff, from under your property without your permission. Maybe they will pay you, but they don’t have to. Our state should put the environment before profits, and citizens before corporations. We have fracked up our environment enough already. Chuck Mann, GREENSBORO

Who do our public servants serve? The Town of Summerfield was established in 1995 in an effort to “control our future.” Many will fondly remember Bill Peterson’s campaign slogan, “No taxes, no services!” That idea appealed to both old and new residents of Summerfield, resulting in his election as the town’s first mayor. Nineteen years later, it seems that conviction to “control our future” is less evident. However, it was re-kindled at the town council meeting on July 8, when a rezoning request denied by the Zoning Board was headed for the town council’s approval, at the urging of the town planner and manager (see Editor’s Note). After failing to meet the community open house notice requirements for the rezoning request, the planner presented an incomplete list of permitted uses at the open house, and still rushed to get the community review meetings scheduled during a period when (objecting?) residents were busy with graduations and the July 4 holiday. Whether or not you agree with me that the planner’s and manager’s actions (and inactions) show tremendous bias in favor of the developer, it should be seen as a “red flag” for all Summerfield property owners. Our taxes pay substantial salary and benefit packages to town employees. In return, residents have every right to expect prompt notification of a rezoning application, coupled with a fully researched report from the planner, outlining the

proposal in understandable terms, and providing a comprehensive written report on the possible impact in the immediate neighborhood (water, traffic, schools), as well as impact on the larger Summerfield community, by setting a zoning precedent for other similar properties. Let’s make it a community-wide effort to keep an eye on what our town employees are doing, and who they are serving. With the other eye, let’s see how the individual members of the town council represent the interests of the people who elected them. Poor performance should not be rewarded with a raise or re-election. Geoffrey Gregg, SUMMERFIELD EDITOR’S NOTE: With regard to rezoning cases, each northwest-area town council differs as to whether they require or desire staff recommendations. In Summerfield, neither the town manager nor the town planner provides a recommendation to the town council for approving or denying a rezoning request. Before a rezoning hearing, staff provides a comprehensive report to the town council that includes maps, an “Observations” section that addresses key points for the town council to consider, with references to the Summerfield Development Ordinance and the town’s comprehensive plan; a “Highlights and Summary” section; and the Planning and Zoning Board’s recommendation. For a copy of the staff report for the Bandera Farm rezoning request, call (336) 643-8655 or email clerk@summerfield.gov.

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GRINS to...  The Summerfield citizens who banded together to protest the proposed development on Bandera Farm’s property, and who don’t want to see developers do in Summerfield what they’re being allowed to do in Oak Ridge.  The very nice man on Brookbank Road who assisted my elderly father when he had car trouble on July 12.  Triad Roofing, especially Bill Frey, for the quick estimate, exceptional customer service and fast installation of our roof. I recommend these guys to everyone.  Mark Walker for winning the Republican runoff. Hopefully that means one less lawyer in Washington come November.  The family of Andrew Russoli, who was killed in Iraq. The scholarship you established in his name will not only honor him for years to come, but allows firefighters like Oak Ridge’s Alyson Jones to be recognized for their dedication.  Jennifer Holmes (Northwest Observer, July 18-24 issue’s editorial section) for pointing out the obvious to our deluded Oak Ridge “leaders.” We came here to get away from Greensboro taxes, fees,

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 The 32,000+ Detroit, Michigan, retirees and current and former city employees who voted for pension cuts in order to help their city move toward financial solvency. Hope others will follow suit, recognizing that grim situations require sacrifices from all.

GRIPES to...  The driver tailgating me on N.C. 150 this morning. I was already going about 5 mph over the speed limit, and I won’t risk getting a ticket because you didn’t leave early enough to get wherever you were going on time.  Mothers who allow young teen or even “tween” daughters to wear summer clothes that display everything. Are you a “friend” or a “parent”?  The shopper at the last Golden Antiques yard sale who went from seller to seller, offering less than half the asking price for anything that caught her eye. Sellers expect buyers to barter, but her offers were insulting.  Laura Fjeld, Democratic candidate for Congress. Really? Negative campaigning already? For some reason, I thought you were classier – and smarter – than that! It would be refreshing if you would focus on key issues and stay out of the gutter.

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heavy picnic tables for each performance. Over half of the Oak Ridge citizens who responded to a parks and recreational needs survey in 2012 said they would like to see more restrooms. The commission estimates the cost of an additional restroom facility at $80,000. Fifty additional parking spaces near the Redmon field would cost $58,000 and provide access to Shelter 2, which is underutilized, as well as overflow parking for large events. And finally, an auxiliary playground would reduce congestion at the main playground and provide playground equipment specifically geared to younger children. The estimated cost of the playground is $50,000.

Total projected costs for Phase IIA features and site preparation, water, septic and electric utilities is $396,513. The FY 2014/2015 budget includes this entire amount, though the town had hoped it would be offset by the matching PARTF grant. “If all goes well, our tentative plan for ORTP Phase II is to prepare RFQs in July/August, finalize plans in September, solicit Historic Preservation Commission, Planning and Zoning Board and Town Council approvals in October and November, and begin grading and construction as early as December,” says Edwards. “That’s an aggressive schedule, because the goal is to have the stage and restroom facility complete and ready for use prior to RidgeFest 2015.”

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of Environment and Natural Resources provided each Cadet Drive residence with a monthly supply of five-gallon water bottles for drinking and cooking as a way to offset some of the water usage from the well. Meanwhile, a drilling team underwent work to take the well from 650 feet to 1,000 feet. The deeper well failed to eliminate the problem, however, and DENR eventually requested the town to secure an alternative, surface-water supply for the Cadet Drive neighborhood properties. The state again supplied bottled water for a time, before finally parking a water tanker truck on Linville Road at the site of the well. The residents now receive water from the tanker at a cost of around $27,000 per month to state taxpayers.

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Last fall, Aqua North Carolina, a private water supply company, agreed to connect the affected residents to the existing community well in the Twelve Oaks neighborhood, contingent upon the town granting the company a special nofee, 20-year franchise to serve the Cadet Drive neighborhood. The town approved that franchise in November. A representative from the N.C. Division of Environmental and Natural Resources says the plan has been approved by its Public Water Supply section, and Aqua North Carolina has put out to bid for a contractor to extend the water lines from Twelve Oaks. Aqua is in the process of determining where the water tie-in should be and expects the project will take another couple of months to complete.

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Hill said he and Town Planner Julie Reid would be meeting once or twice a week from this point on to work on the ordinances.

land, but it was unfortunate when trees were cleared all the way to the property line and neighbors were left with no buffer zone.

“I don’t care how long it takes as long as it’s done right,” said Flowers.

Copy machine. Flowers said she was at Town Hall last week and witnessed Valarie (town clerk) valiantly trying to get the copy machine to work.

Clear cutting. Adams said the issue of clear-cutting trees had come up earlier in the meeting, and there was a fine line between allowing people to clear-cut their property versus eliminating all trees on the property, especially when they left no buffer zone. Sessoms said he had been on Westcott Drive in the Abingdon development earlier in the day and witnessed trees being cleared all the way to the property line.  Jane Doggett said she and her husband were getting ready to selectively timber their farm, and the process would be regulated by the state. It was agreed that the town didn’t have the right to, nor should try to stop property owners from timbering their

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“I want to suggest that we get this woman a copy machine that works and let her pick it out because she knows what she needs,” Flowers said. McClellan agreed, pointing out that the town has almost $8 million in the bank and can afford a “nice” copy machine. Whitaker said he favored leasing with a maintenance agreement versus buying, based on experiences he had had with equipment the town had purchased in the past. Following a discussion on fees the town charges Summerfield Recreation Association for using the athletic park, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

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

JULY 25 - 31, 2014

Mulch & Pine Needles • Tree Cutting Concrete Sidewalks / Driveways Landscaping • Lot / Land Clearing Stump Grinding / Removal Bobcat & Dump Truck Services Leaf Removal • Parking Lot Cleanup

Call Tony - office (336) 215-4531

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Landscaping, driveways, patios, sidewalks, concrete work. 362-3647. MOWING & SEASONAL AERATING Reasonable rates for both. (336) 549-5726. TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling & more! (336) 207-6632. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

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

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

TLC LAWN CARE Lawn mowing, fertilization and weed control. General cleanup. Affordable all-season lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097.

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

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

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

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

COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. (336) 362-5860. Serving the Triad for 25 years. STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860. TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? I can help with lawncare & maintenance needs. Hedges trimmed, beds edged, pine needles & mulch, aerating, pressure washing, weed control, etc. Honest, reliable & reasonable. (336) 464-5215. ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157.

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ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.

MASONRY MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com. SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. It’s summertime! Let us help with your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! No better time for a new patio, sidewalk or driveway. Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

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 HOME SERVICES

Furniture Kare Co.

20 years experience in repair & restoration

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

RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

All types of furniture problems

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

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

336/404-1471 www.fmbyjh.com

JUNK REMOVAL Appliances, batteries, mowers, electronics, trash removal, etc. Call 549-5726. ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.

• Liner replacement • Pool openings • All repairs • Weekly cleaning/maintenance

(336) 207.9793 GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.

LOCAL PICKUP & DELIVERY • FREE ESTIMATES

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

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

(336) 931-0600

BEKPaintCompany.com • References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed

PLUMBING

(336) 501-6025 www.triadgaragedoors.com LiftMaster, Amarr, and all other brands Free estimates • Insured • 10 years experience

R4 SPECIALTIES

POWER WASHING BY MAYS Specializing in vinyl homes. 215-8775. A.S.K. PRESSURE WASHING Professional equipment, professional ecofriendly chemicals, professional work. References available. Residential or commercial. 25% off through July, 2014. (336) 451-9566. PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

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

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

30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee Insurance specialists FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable

Repair, reﬁnish, reface and remodel. Free estimates. 14 years architectural mill work experience. (336) 339-7552. JLB REMODELING, INC. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Insured. Custom remodeling & additions. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

Services TM Construction , INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

Screened porches | Sunrooms | Patios

644-8615 office 508-5242 cell Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

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ROOFING RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of rooﬁng. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call 662-7980, or visit redrhinorooﬁng.com.

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed.

JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well

Triad Garage Doors

POWER WASHING

(336) 644-1580

Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS

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

TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Licensed General Contractor with college degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We specialize in additions, remodels, garages, decks, sunrooms, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free Estimates. Call or email, 399-4894, tripp@trippsmithconstruction.com. RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

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A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, 621-6962. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.

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 MISC. SERVICES

 MISC. FOR SALE

 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES  REAL ESTATE

GOLF CLUB GRIP REPLACEMENTS Reasonable rates! Call (336) 392-0744.

KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Fresh produce and hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerﬁeld. 708-0485.

SPOIL-ME-ROTTEN ANIMAL CARE Motto: 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/Summerﬁeld.

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(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale FREE PICKUP of appliances, batteries, junk mowers, air conditioners, grills, electrical items, metal items, etc. 689-4167. COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.

 MISC. FOR SALE King 600 STUDENT TRUMPET, used, with case, good condition, great for a beginner. $125. Call (336) 207-1737.

WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles and so much more! 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Consignors needed, $100/mo. for 10’ x 10’ space. Larger spaces available. Please call (336) 992-2469. Hours: Monday-Sat., 10am-7pm, Sunday, 1-6pm.

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

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OAK COMPUTER or CRAFT ARMOIRE, great condition, drop-down desk, rolling printer drawer, ﬁle drawer, tons of storage! Would be great for crafts! 51” wide by 72” tall. $150. For photos, call 601-9171.

LYNN’S GROOMING. 12+ years exp. Dogs 40 pounds & under. Located in Stokesdale. Call for appointment, 427-3303.

CRAFTSMAN RIDING MOWER, 42”, 15HP, very good cond. $435. (336) 508-5685.

LOST TAN & WHITE CHIHUAHUA, missing since July 4 near Strawberry Road & Earl Forbes Dr. Reward offered for the return of our sweet dog Bella. Please call (336) 202-4800.

Something to sell? Advertise it right here! 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. SUMMER SALE AT JOSIE’S BOUTIQUE 25% off entire shop (except clearance and Biagi). Open Thursday & Friday, 11am6pm; Sat., 11am-5pm. (336) 643-6202.

JULY 25 - 31, 2014

LOST & FOUND

MISSING PUG ROSIE, missing from Stokesdale since April 11. Sorely missed! Please call (276) 694-2027.

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

 REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR RENT STOKESDALE, 1BR, 1BA, next to Carolina Marina. Pool, fenced yard. $550/mo. (336) 383-7732. 3BR, 2BA, WITH CARPORT, full basement, newly remodeled, granite, SS appliances, W/D included. Between Oak Ridge, Colfax, K-ville. $1,000/mo. (336) 757-0865. OAK RIDGE, quaint 2BR, 1BA house on over an acre. $675/month. (336) 423-8169.

VACATION PROPERTY CAROLINA MARINA, 214 Pelican Dr. Jet ski lift, boat slip, 40’ covered deck, park model, water front. $99,000. 337-9268.

HOMES FOR SALE WATERFRONT TOWN HOME on Belews Lake, 2BR, 3BA, 2 boat slips and covered boat storage. Price reduced to $269,900. (336) 414-7223.

Village Woods at Oak Ridge Come home to maintenance-free, luxury living in the heart of Oak Ridge! Over 3,600 square feet with superior design details, gourmet kitchen and oversized private elevator. Easy drive to Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and Kernersville. Situated on 25+ acres just 10 minutes from PTI Airport.

Betty Moser-Callahan (336) 403-5545

Tammy Gardner (336) 509-3303

NOW $389,900

LAND FOR SALE 3.05-ACRE BUILDING LOT at terminus of Crutchﬁeld Farm Road (5921) in Oak Ridge. Fenced with four-board creosote fence and 467 feet on Beaver Creek. For sale at $169,900. Serious inquiries only. Call (336) 339-8263.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

PET SITTING / BOARDING

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

STEPH’S PET SITTING, including farm visits. Horses, rabbits, cats, dogs, etc. www. stephspetsitting.com, (336) 509-3103.

GET PAID BY YOUR AGENT! List for free? www.RealtorGuarantee.com. Currie Realty, Inc. (336) 587-4384.

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7777 Sutter Drive Special incentive: $3,000 toward closing costs! Features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and open floor plan. Northern schools.

ANN POWELL, Realtor ® (336) 327-3473

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“Hundred Acre Wood” Like Winnie-the-Pooh, I have a 100-acre wooded property for sale! Situated near the Rockingham County line in beautiful Stokes County. Rolling 100 acres with stream for only $250,000. Located off Martin Farm Road.

Bobbie Gardner CRS/GRI/ EcoBroker Relocation Specialist

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8301 Providence North $279,900 / Stokesdale $3,000 closing costs paid

8323 Providence North $309,500 / Stokesdale Outdoor entertaining area

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AUTO SERVICES Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. .................. 18

BUILDERS America’s Home Place ..........................2

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