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Zoning Board trudges through development ordinance Chairman Dick Feulner said the board will not rush through the project and will ‘get it done right’

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by CHRIS BURRITT SUMMERFIELD – Summerfield’s Zoning Board won’t hurry to complete the draft of new rules governing development in the town, Chairman Dick Feulner said following remarks by Mayor Gail Dunham that residents and Town Council members are eager to read the document. The board met for two hours Monday night to continue its review and revision of sections of the

The Town of Summerﬁeld adopted a citizen-created comprehensive plan in 2012, with the tag line “Our Town, Our Plan.” For the past several months the Zoning Board has held separate meetings to conduct an intense review of the town’s development ordinance and make recommendations to bring it into alignment with the comp plan.

proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), a set of rules and regulations governing development in Summerfield. The board will continue meeting twice a month through June 24, when a public hearing is tentatively scheduled for residents to provide input on the recommended changes. Speaking Monday during the period set aside for public comments, Dunham thanked the Zoning Board for its efforts and said she and others in Summerfield look forward to reviewing the board’s work. “In the final analysis, we’re not going to compress the process to meet an artificial date,”

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‘Classic village look’ favored for town benches, trash cans A public hearing is scheduled during Oak Ridge Town Council’s Thursday, April 4, meeting for residents to offer their input on the town’s Streetscape Vision Plan by CHRIS BURRITT OAK RIDGE – Residents prefer “a classic village look” for benches, bike racks and trash receptacles planned as part of improvements for Oak Ridge’s commercial district. That preference is reflected in the draft of the

town’s Streetscape Vision Plan that’s on the agenda of the town council’s monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4. Residents will have the opportunity to express their views during a public hearing before the council decides whether to approve the plan.

The 96-page plan is the work of a committee of volunteers, town staff and the Piedmont Triad Regional Council. Since last year they’ve created a blueprint for the future of the town core around the intersection of N.C. 68 and 150. Two surveys for the plan drew responses from almost 400 people who said they want traffic to slow down in Oak Ridge’s commercial district, where they

IN THIS ISSUE News in brief................................3 Your Questions ............................4 Pets & Critters ..............................7 Canine Capers April 27 .............8 In memory of Conner ................9 Calendar Events ....................... 10

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said sidewalks, cafés and festivals would make the area more vibrant. The surveys offered participants a choice of six styles of benches, bike racks, planters, street lights and trash and recycling receptacles. Respondents preferred “the look of dark metal, slats and classic appearance” in those amenities, according to the plan.

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Legislation proposes $100,000 for security in town park by CHRIS BURRITT

OAK RIDGE – A bill introduced in the North Carolina legislature this week would provide $100,000 for a security system in Oak Ridge Town Park, where reports of car break-ins have prompted concern among town council members. Rep. John Faircloth (R-District 62) and Rep. Jon Hardister (R-District 59) introduced House Bill 547 Tuesday. The bill seeks state funds for the purchase and installation of a security system and highresolution cameras in the town’s park at Linville Road and Lisa Drive. If approved, the money would become available in the fiscal year starting July 1. The town tentatively budgeted $100,000 for security measures at the park in January during the council’s discussion of Oak Ridge’s five-year capital improvement plan. Council members said they worried about safety in the park after a theft from a vehicle in December. The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office said in January it responded to reports of six car break-ins in the park in 2017 and 2018.

A security system “would provide additional security to town citizens and visitors to our town park,” Councilman George McClellan said in an interview Tuesday. He said he traveled to Raleigh last month to meet with Faircloth and Hardister to present the town’s “wish list” for appropriations. Rep. Pricey Harrison (D-District 61) also sponsored the legislation. During the council’s January meeting, council member Ann Schneider said placement of cameras in the park would discourage crime, and images captured by the cameras would help police apprehend thieves.

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Discussion in January initially focused on installing high-definition security cameras in the parking lot at the athletic fields and elsewhere in the park. Terry Lannon, the town’s parks and recreation director, said surveillance could eventually be expanded to the Whitaker property that the town bought last year for future recreational purposes. All of the cameras could be monitored from Town Hall, he said.

Chris York hired as town planner SUMMERFIELD – The town of Summerfield has filled one of two vacancies in its planning department with the recent hiring of Chris York as a planner. York, 41, started work Monday, Town Manager Scott Whitaker said. His duties include reviewing building applications and rezoning requests and other day-to-day planning activities. The planner position had been open for about a year following the resignation of Sean Taylor, who joined the town of Oak Ridge as planning director in April 2018. The vacancy was filled on a contractual basis with planner Shelley

Williamson. Her service to the town will end after she acquaints the new planner with his job responsibilities, Whitaker said. In his last position, York worked Chris York for the Eastern Carolina Council Photo courtesy of of Governments Town of Summerfield in New Bern as a community planner and rural transpor-

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I understand a pedestrian was hit by a car recently while walking on the crosswalk connecting Oak Ridge Military Academy’s main campus on the northern side of N.C. 150 to the academy’s parking lot on the south side of the highway. I’ve come close to hitting someone at this same location at night, and have often wondered why some safety measure wasn’t taken before a pedestrian gets hurt.

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A 20-year-old female walking on the crosswalk that connects Oak Ridge Military Academy’s campus on N.C. 150 was hit by a vehicle around 9:45 p.m. March 23. The woman was transported to the hospital for injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening.

Does either the academy or the town have any plans to improve pedestrian safety/visibility at this location?

We spoke to Oak Ridge Mayor Spencer Sullivan, council member Ann Schneider and Town Manager Bill Bruce and they confirmed the town has money in its budget for installation of lighted crosswalks.

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The town recently completed its first lighted crosswalk project, which connects Town Hall to Town Park on Linville Road. When pedestrians approach the road, they can push a button to activate a light and alert drivers. “Motorists cannot ignore the lights because they are very bright,” Sullivan said. A similar installation is planned on N.C. 150 at the pedestrian crosswalk where the woman was struck by the vehicle at night, Bruce said. The existing crosswalk at the academy is illuminated by street lights, but not by lights activated by pedestrians. Uncertainty last year over whether the military academy would sell some or all of its property on the south side of N.C. 150 left plans for the lighted crosswalk up in the air, Schneider said. The school’s board of trustees put almost 2.5 acres up for sale in January, but the property came back off the market less than two months later. Town staff is preparing paperwork for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to review the project, Bruce said. Once NCDOT approves it, the town will proceed with installing the lighted crosswalk. Sullivan said he expects the work to be completed over the next few months.

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Survey participants didn’t like abstract or modern designs, favoring instead sidewalks made of brick or concrete sidewalks with brick accents. “This classic village look is a strong nod to Oak Ridge’s many historic properties and culture,” the plan reads. It added that top picks in the survey “aren’t hardstanding choices but should act as guidelines for similar products and styles.”

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...continued from p. 3 tation planning organization director. Earlier, he worked as a community planner for the East Tennessee Development director. York earned a master’s degree in urban and regional planning from Virginia Commonwealth University. He also received certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners, the American Planning Association’s professional institute that provides independent verification of planners’ qualifications. Summerfield is still seeking a planning director to replace Carrie Spencer,

If the council adopts the plan, it will decide how to proceed with improvements. Among steps over the next five years, the plan recommends installation of landscaping including trees and planter boxes and pots along roads.

want to learn more? Visit www.oakridgenc.com to view the draft Streetscape Vision Plan online (click on the “Ordinances/Plans” tab on the left side of the homepage), or stop by Town Hall to view a printed copy. who resigned in November to accept a job in Rockingham County as planning and inspections director. The job posting for planning director on the town’s website reads, “While the position involves short-term needs, the focus is long-range planning and development of a maturing community that will soon have a new development ordinance.” (See related article on front cover.) Spencer’s departure delayed work on the town’s proposed development ordinance, a set of rules and regulations guiding development in Summerfield. Earlier this year, the town hired consultant McGill Associates to assist the Zoning Board in reviewing and revising the ordinance.

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...continued from p. 1 Feulner emphasized. “If we have to lengthen it, we will lengthen it. We want to get it done right.” “Take the time to do it right,” said Dunham, among a small number of people other than board members who attended the meeting at Town Hall. They included Town Council member Teresa Pegram, Town Clerk Lance Heater and newly hired Town Planner Chris York. A draft of UDO sections under review is posted on Summerfield’s website, Heater told board members. Reviewing the document online would prepare residents to ask questions and give their views during the board’s public hearing, Vice Chairman Jeff Davis said. “If they’re really interested, they’re going to have to gear it up and get into it,” he said. During Monday’s work session, board members got into the nitty-gritty of plotting Summerfield’s future and continued their line-by-line review of sections of the UDO. They discussed topics with broad impact – such as preserving open space in new residential developments. The board’s efforts center on improving the development ordinance that Summerfield adopted after incorporating in 1996, borrowing heavily from Guilford County’s rules governing development, according to Summerfield Town Manager Scott Whitaker. The town’s development ordinance has been undergoing revisions for several years while town officials attempt to align development regulations with goals of Summerfield’s comprehensive plan. Adopted by the Town Council in 2010, the plan embraced a dozen objectives, such as limiting commercial growth, encouraging historic preservation and building a system of sidewalks, bikeways and trails. In recent weeks the town’s Zoning Board, with help from consultant McGill Associates, has met regularly in an attempt to complete its work on the UDO. In a Feb. 25 work session, board members discussed options for providing affordable housing in Summerfield, including

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the possible creation of a “town core district” in the Summerfield Road area where higher-density development would be permitted, according to minutes of the meeting posted on the town’s website.

Density, or the number of housing units per acre, “is very much a hot-button topic in Summerfield,” Whitaker said in an interview Monday. The topic came to the forefront in 2016 after a proposed text amendment to the town’s development ordinance would have added a planned development zoning district and allowed higherdensity housing. The issue became so highly controversial that it divided many residents, with “No PD” and “Vote Yes for PD” signs covering local roadsides in the months leading up to the November 2017 election. Besides transparency, “No PD” was a major platform of then candidates Gail Dunham, Todd Rotruck and Teresa Pegram. All three were elected to Town Council in November 2017. “Density will set the tone for how rural Summerfield is going to be,” Whitaker said. After the Zoning Board completes its review of the UDO and gathers residents’ feedback during its public hearing, the board will pass along its final recommendations to the Town Council. The council will then consider the board’s recommendations and hold another public hearing before voting on whether to adopt the revised ordinance, Whitaker said. “Hopefully, we will end up with a development ordinance that truly and fully represents Summerfield, meaning it really matches the comprehensive plan and it’s really had a lot of vetting by citizens,” he said.

Want to learn more? Visit www.summerfieldnc.gov to read Summerfield’s Unified Development Ordinance (Under the “News & Notices” tab, click on “Unified Development Ordinance Rewrite”).

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Robin Sowell shows off the agility skills of her dog, Lucky, during last year’s Canine Capers. helped make Canine Capers so successful,” Lannon said. Several rescue groups, including Project No Kill Animal Shelter from Kernersville and Ruff Love Rescue from Thomasville, have already committed to attend the event. Guilford County Animal Shelter will also be bringing their mobile pet unit with adoptable pets.

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And besides all of the above, there’s Bark Avenue, where you’ll find event sponsors and an array of services and supplies geared toward dog lovers. This is also where you’ll find the rescue groups and some of their available dogs.

The American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen program is designed to promote responsible dog ownership and develop well-mannered dogs. As a team, the dog and his handler must pass a test that includes 10 different interactions to be awarded the Canine Good Citizen title. For instance, a dog must be able to politely greet a friendly stranger and come when his owner calls.

As an additional fundraiser, a raffle will be held for chances to win a variety of prizes including merchandise from Yukon Outfitters, doggie goodie baskets from King’s Crossing Animal Hospital and All Pets Considered and a training package from Dog-Gone Fun. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and are available at Oak Ridge Town Hall beforehand or on-site the day of the event.

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The boy and his dog, Cally, a shepherd/collie mix, became great friends and Conner also became very attached to Ruff Love. Casey said Conner would look at the photos of the foster dogs in the rescue’s monthly newsletter and then rush to his room to get money to donate to help them.

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To honor Conner, the committee decided to dedicate this year’s Canine Capers to his memory. “We’re so honored and blessed,” Casey said. “Anything that involved dogs was so special to Conner. He would be so excited and would be telling everybody they needed to take home a dog from one of the rescues.” There will definitely be ample opportunity for those looking for a new dog to find one at Canine Capers, which takes place on Saturday, April 27, at Oak Ridge Town Park. Along with Ruff Love Rescue, Project No Kill Animal Shelter from Kernersville and the Guilford County Animal Shelter will be among the organizations bringing rescued dogs for adoption.

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article about leadership.” With nothing to lose and much to gain, Collins consulted with some teens and their parents. The response he got was very positive, so he started promoting the idea of the ORYA offering a teen leadership program. An initial interest meeting early last fall drew about 25 kids and their parents. “The first meeting was at the Bank of Oak Ridge,” said Andreea Alecse, a sophomore at Northwest High School. “The room was full – I couldn’t even get in the room at first. Tom had a PowerPoint presentation to explain what the (teen leadership) program was going to be about. “The way we presented it,” Collins said, “was that ‘Oak Ridge is paradise,’ and we have the resources to do what we want to do.’” The kids immediately started throwing out ideas, he said. One suggested a flag football tournament and another suggested a Fortnite tournament. “I said ‘perfect!’” Collins said. “They brainstormed some other really cool ideas, from cycling to music events, and they transcended the seven sports we of-

fer through the youth association.” “We had so many ideas, we filled up the whole board,” Andreea said. “Tom said, ‘These are great, but we need to prioritize.’” After a second meeting, a board with a slate of officers was selected. Justin was selected for the role of president, Andreea that of vice president, CJ Annunziato that of secretary and Kyle Eiben, Justin’s younger brother, that of treasurer. Besides the board members, a “ton of other positions” were created so roles and responsibilities would be clearly defined, Andreea said. For example, social media director and school liaison positions were initially created – with other positions such as team photographer having since been added as the group finds more ways to tap into members’ talents and skill sets. With the football season about to come to an end as the leadership team was getting in full gear, team member Grayson Davis suggested organizing a flag football game the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving for youth and their families. The group embraced the idea, and he ran with it. “They didn’t even follow the tradi-

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Northwest High School senior Justin Eiben and sophomore Andreea Alecse serve as president and vice president of Oak Ridge Youth Association’s Teen Leadership Team which was formed last fall. in their homes but connected online, Andreea explained. She said while pulling the event together her brother had over 300 emails from the participants and not only did he entirely organize the event, but he also played in it. “It went off so well,” she said. “He is a gamer and used to be introverted. When we went to that first interest meeting, I saw his eyes get so wide (at the idea of organizing a Fortnite tournament). It was great to see him lead the event and how much he grew and developed. His communication skills got so much better. I couldn’t be prouder of him!” Justin said Collins sends out information after every monthly meeting about what was covered, what group members learned and suggestions for how they can improve, and prior to the next upcoming meeting he and Collins discuss the agenda. “He talks with us a lot,” Justin said of his mentor. “We’re always looking for ways to improve.” Leadership team members are encouraged to share both ideas and opinions. “Everyone listens so well,” Andreea said. “They’re all very accepting of ideas. It’s so nice – you never feel you are being squashed or that your opinion or your voice doesn’t matter.” Being a leader isn’t always easy, but Justin finds the rewards even greater than the effort he’s put into his role this year, and he’s already thinking ahead and working with Andreea to develop a

mentorship program in which older youth work with younger members to develop their leadership and ensure the group’s continuity as members such as himself prepare to graduate and go off to college. And on that note, he was recently accepted into N.C. State, his No. 1 choice of college. “He did submit on his college application that he is serving as president of the leadership team,” Collins said proudly. Seeing firsthand the impact a leader has is one of the things Andreea said she has most enjoyed about her involvement with the teen team. “Tom has emphasized what a leader is,” she said. “Don’t assign jobs and then not do anything yourself. In my job as vice president, I’m one of the most involved. And I’m learning how to lead people effectively.” Of his role as mentor, Collins, who said he finds the topic of leadership fascinating and reads about it often, said, “It’s all the kids. I’m there for guidance and then I sit in the shadows. We definitely want to make it a learning experience.” Preparing future leaders includes finding someone to take over his role of mentor to the teens at some point. “It would be a success story if I can find another parent to take over one day,” he said. “But right now, I’m really enjoying it.”

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GRINS to...  Bojangles’ for having the best fries – when they’re fresh. I just wish I knew what day they cooked them so I could get them on the fresh day instead of the third day.  Cody with Fay’s Landscaping for coming to our home at night and in the rain to rescue a cat that had been stuck in a tree about 35 feet high for at least 2 days. You are awesome!

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 Mustard Seed Nursery for making Arbor Run the best looking neighborhood around. Your amazing work does not go unnoticed.

 The Oak Ridge community for making Oak Ridge Elementary School’s blood drive such a huge success. We collected 79 pints of blood – the largest amount collected at an elementary school this year! Because of you, ORES saved 237 lives. | Photo courtesy of ORES Editor’s note: It looks like Mr. Jim Smith, assistant principal (standing, second from left), and Mrs. Denise Francisco, principal (standing, far right), must have agreed to wear red and white tutus if the school met their goal. Great job everyone – and don’t the principals look good in those tutus?

 CVS staff for always interacting with me as if I were a family member. Lillie, an awesome young lady within an extraordinary pharmacy team, welcomes me with a warm smile coupled with much enthusiasm and eagerness to serve. Thank you all!

 The motorist who flagged me at the intersection of N.C. 68 and 150 in Oak Ridge to alert me to an issue with a boat trailer tire. You saved me an emergency road repair.  BJ Barnes for considering running for mayor of Summerfield. Please run for mayor – we sure need a good one and I believe you will make a good one.  Summerfield Fire District staff and volunteers for another great Stop, Drop & Roll 5K on March 30. We appreciate all

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GRIPES to...  To the new home builders/construction workers on Colgate Road. The speed limit is 35 mph, not 65 mph. Please respect the families who have lived here for generations and have children and animals we would like to not get run over.  To the coaches who tear players down with thoughtless, overly harsh criticism, inappropriate comments, name calling, lies and bullying tactics when instead they could be role models and build players up.

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Road in Oak Ridge for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, driving with a revoked license and failure to register a vehicle. MARCH 30 | A 35-year-old female was cited at 9:37 p.m. during a traffic stop in the 6700 block of U.S. 158 in Stokesdale for possession of drug paraphernalia and a seat belt violation.

MARCH 26 | A 17-year-old male Northwest High School student was cited on school property for misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

MARCH 30 | A 45-year-old male was arrested at 10:44 p.m. in the 6800 block of U.S. 158 in Stokesdale for possession of an open container of alcohol in the passenger area and DWI.

MARCH 29 | A 22-year-old female was cited and released at 12:15 a.m. near the intersection of E. Harrell Road/Oak Ridge

MARCH 30 | An 18-year-old male known offender from the 100 block of Gordon Street in Stokesdale was cited

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SHOPLIFTING MARCH 31 | An employee of the Dollar General at 8302 Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale reported a known female offender stole baby clothing valued at $1.50 from a rack outside of the store. The 39-year-old offender from the 8900 block of Belews Creek Road was cited for the theft and released.

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SPEEDING MARCH 26 | A 36-year-old male was cited at 8:42 p.m. at the I-73/U.S. 158 interchange in Summerfield for driving 15 mph over the speed limit. MARCH 26 | A 49-year-old female was cited at 9:05 p.m. near the intersection of N.C. 68/150 for driving 15 mph over the speed limit. MARCH 26 | A 22-year-old female was cited at 10:17 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. 158/Clintwood Drive in Stokesdale for speeding. MARCH 29 | A 40-year-old male was cited at 10:35 p.m. near the intersection of N.C. 68/U.S. 158 in Stokesdale for driving 15 mph over the speed limit. MARCH 30 | A 46-year-old female was

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cited at 1:44 a.m. near the intersection of U.S. 220/Auburn Road in Summerfield for driving 15 mph over the speed limit. MARCH 30 | A 47-year-old male was cited at 7:38 p.m. near the intersection of N.C. 68/150 in Oak Ridge for speeding. MARCH 30 | A 29-year-old female was cited at 7:48 p.m. near the intersection of N.C. 68/150 for driving 15 mph over the speed limit.

THEFT MARCH 27 | A resident of the 5700 block of Foxbury Drive in Oak Ridge reported having property stolen March 19, sometime between midnight and 1:04 a.m. MARCH 29 | A resident of the 6700 block of Currieton Drive in Oak Ridge reported a moving company employee stole a ring valued at around $2,000 and $40 cash while moving the resident’s possessions.

OTHER ARRESTS/CITATIONS MARCH 26 | A 55-year-old male was cited at 3:05 p.m. near the intersection of Quiet Place Drive/N.C. 68 N. in Oak Ridge for driving with a revoked license.

of Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge for two out-of-county orders for arrest. MARCH 28 | A 42-year-old male was cited at 11:57 p.m. in the 8600 block of U.S. 158 in Stokesdale for driving with a revoked license. MARCH 29 | A 37-year-old male was arrested at 9:19 p.m. in the 4400 block of U.S. 220 N. in Summerfield for three counts of failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. MARCH 30 | A 35-year-old male was cited at 10:03 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. 158/Walter Combs Way in Stokesdale for a seat belt violation. MARCH 30 | A 33-year-old male was cited at 10 p.m. in the 6800 block of U.S. 158 in Stokesdale for not having a vehicle operator’s license. MARCH 31 | A 29-year-old female was arrested at 11:14 a.m. in the 2100 block of Beeson Road in Oak Ridge for a felony charge of larceny of a motor vehicle and a misdemeanor charge of larceny.

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...continued from p. 16  To the parents who drop their children off in front of Northwest Middle School instead of the side like everyone else. Please stop disrupting the traffic flow just to save 15 seconds and drop your kids off where everyone else does.  Northwest High School administrators for installing a new and luxurious dining room table in the middle of the cafeteria. Glad to see our funding going to something useful when the bathrooms don’t even have paper towels!  Guilford County sheriff for wanting to use DUI checkpoints in Stokesdale. How about using those resources to put more officers on the streets of Greensboro? Maybe reduce the homicide rate and make Greensboro safe again? East Greensboro after dark = Chicago. Editor’s note: The reader may not see a

need for checkpoints in Stokesdale, but as for putting more officers on the streets of Greensboro, the gripe would be better directed to the Greensboro Police Department, which is responsible for policing the area within the city limits.  The homeowners living along N.C. 150 who have two Labs that stay separately fenced in 24/7. If the owners can’t play with them, they should at least let the dogs be together to play.  Local Soviet-style apparatchiks who are even considering forcing a government water system down our throats – and extorting $90/month from each of us. We’ll be checking your position on this racket come election time, so don’t dare betray us.  Mr. Rotruck (former Summerfield Town Council member). Why don’t you take the consequences of your actions like a man? You lied from the beginning. Deceit and dishonesty – is that what you want to teach your children?

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FUN RUN Let’s have fun, run, cheer and/ or volunteer! Hosted by “Healthy Kids Running Series” for children 2 years to 8th grade. Starting Sunday, April 7, 14, 28 & May 5, 12, Time: 3:30-4:30pm. Location: Summerfield Elementary School. Cost: $10 per race or $35 for the entire 5-week series. If you have any questions please email, Kam at Triadrun@gmail.com or call (510) 606-3430.

FREE COMMUNITY WALK IN OAK RIDGE. "Walk with a Doc" on Saturday, April 13, 8am at Oak Ridge Town Park. We walk every 2nd Saturday of the month! You'll take a few minutes to learn about a cur current health topic, then enjoy a healthy walk and conversation with a doctor. Walk your own pace and distance. Every walk is FREE and pre-registration is not required. Email any questions to walkoakridgenc@ gmail.com. All are welcome! Come and bring a friend!

EUROPEAN AUTO SERVICE & REPAIR We specialize in factory-scheduled maintenance and repairs. Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo, Mini and Porsche. 32 years experience. Knight Import Specialty Service, 4559 US Highway 220, Summerfield (across from Food Lion). (336) 337-0669.

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ASSISTANTS AND COOK POSITIONS available in child care center. Call (336) 643-5930 for information. Hiring EXPERIENCED TREE WORKERS with valid driver's license and clean driving record. (336) 643-9157. FULL-TIME POSITIONS available at local landscaping company. Plumbing & construction experience preferred. Send resume to creativegardenspaces@gmail.com.

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SAVE THE DATE FLAT ROCK UMC SPRING BAZAAR Saturday, April 6, 7-11am. 6720 Hwy. 158, Stokesdale. Big country breakfast, vendors and bake sale. EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, Saturday, April 6, 1-5pm, "Free Eco-Fun for Everyone!" Kathleen Clay Edwards Library, 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. All free! BUTTERFLY RELEASE, Sunday, April 7, 2pm, Oak Ridge Town Park, Shelter 2. The live butterfly release is to honor the lives of our lost children. If you have lost a child and want to participate, please RSVP to forsusannah@yahoo.com, as quantities are limited. Open to the public.

#thenext56days, FREE INTRODUCTION MEETINGS AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. Do you suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, low energy, over overweight, can’t sleep, acid reflux? It’s time to take control of your health! Come hear about our program, THE NEXT 56 DAYS. FREE introduction meetings will be held Tuesday, April 9, Countryside Village, 700 U.S. 158, Stokesdale, with assessments beginning at 5:30pm and intro beginning at 6pm; and Tuesday, April 16 at Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola Drive, Stokesdale, with assessments beginning at 9am and intro beginning at 9:30am. Instructed by Tina Combrinck-Graham, Daniel Barnett and Linda Stout. Food samples, fun & prizes! www.thenext56days.com or call (336) 686-7274 for more info. ORFD ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Oak Ridge Fire and Rescue Company, Inc., will be held Monday June 10, 2019 at 7:30 pm. The purpose of the meeting will be the election of corporate officers and directors, the presentation of the annual performance and financial reports for the fiscal year ending June 10, 2019 and other business of the corporation. Anyone interested in filing to run for a position will need to contact Gale Long, Administrative Assistant to obtain and file the appropriate forms. The filing period opens April 11, 2019 and closes May 11, 2019. Those desiring to vote at the meeting must be a registered voter in the Oak Ridge Fire District and be listed on the voter registration rolls as maintained by the Guilford County Board of Elections effective as of May 11, 2019. Gale may be contacted at 8325 Linville Road, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 or by telephone at (336) 643-3783.

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STOKESDALE SPRING FESTIVAL Sat., April 13, 10am-4pm at 8407 & 8411 Stokesdale Street. Over 70 vendors with handmade and repurposed items, food trucks, music, face painting and Easter egg hunt. More info: mandmjordahl@aol.com. ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT, Saturday, April 13, 10am-12pm, at Gideon Grove UMC, 2865 Gideon Grove Church Rd., Stokesdale. Egg hunt begins at 10:30am, followed by crafts, egg dying, games & snacks. Contact Laura at (336) 643-6042 for more information. Rain or shine. EASTER EGG HUNT at Countryside Village, Saturday, April 13 at 2pm. Toddlers to 3rdgraders. Bring your camera for photos with the Easter bunny. 7700 U.S. Hwy 158, Stokesdale. (336) 643-6301. $5K Grand Prize REVERSE RAFFLE to benefit GSO Ballet, Saturday, April 13, 6:30pm, second floor at the Greensboro Cultural Center. $100 ticket includes dinner, music, and chance to win many other prizes! Call (336) 333-7480 for tickets. COMMUNITY GRAND OPENING AND CAR SHOW! JBE Sports, an indoor baseball and softball facility, will host a car show for its Grand Opening weekend. Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, 9am-4pm at 490 K-Fork Road Madison, NC. Come see the cars and indoor training facility. Raffles, door prizes and food for sale.

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TWO-FAMILY GARAGE SALE, Friday, April 5 & Sat., April 6, from 8am-2pm, at 7405 Summer Wind Court, Summerfield.

BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC. Got Power? Residential, commercial and solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192.

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Need an electrician? Call BLACKMON ELECTRICAL, INC. Free estimates. Commercial & residential. Licensed & insured. Call (336) 430-5018.

GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & Service Center. All types sold and repaired; comm./res. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. (336) 548-9286 or (336) 312-3844.

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING for all your landscaping needs, including irrigation, installation and repair. Call Joe at J. Gibson Landscaping, an Americanowned and operated small business. Built on Capitalism, not Socialism. In God we trust. (336) 419-7236.

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING A-ACTION AIR. Repair and service. Checkup special $39.95. Call (336) 382-3750.

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CLEANING MAIDS OF HONOR HOME CLEANING $25 off! Locally owned, bonded staff. 40 years in service. BBB A+ rating. (336) 708-2407. THE CLEANING TECHNICIAN INC. For a one-time clean or bi-weekly, I can fit your schedule. Licensed, bonded and insured. Call Lisa, (336) 207-0770. MAID-2-SHINE. Excellent service, 15 years experience. Free estimates, excellent references. (336) 338-0223. KOONTZ CLEANING SERVICE, serving Summerfield and surrounding areas since 1985. Quality carpet and upholstery cleaning, tile and grouted floors, leather furniture, Oriental rugs. Ask about our hardwood floor deep-cleaning system and finish application. Spring specials. Please call (336) 643-6323 or (336) 392-8802.

FLOORING MONTERO'S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & finishing. Commercial & residential. Insured, 17 yrs. exp. Free est., exc. references. Call (336) 215-8842 or visit Monteros-hardwood-flooring.com.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIRS. One call fixes all! A+ with BBB. For a free estimate, call (336) 643-1184 or (336) 987-0350. L & T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE "We get you mowing!" Comm./res., all models. 2103 Oak Ridge Rd., Oak Ridge. Call (336) 298-4314, landtsmallengineservice.com. APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr. Appliance A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707. MOWER DECKS WELDED & REPAIRED. Pickup and delivery available. Call or text Morris at (336) 880-7498.

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CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING Gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com (336) 595-2873.

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CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. (336) 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com.

ELECTRICAL Do you have ELECTRICAL NEEDS? Call Coble Electric LLC at (336) 209-1486.

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GARY’S HANDYMAN HOME SERVICES “Providing value for the home-ownership experience.” Gary Gellert, serving NC’s Piedmont Triad area. Garygellert@gmail. com, (336) 423-8223.

FIX YOUR MOWER. Free pickup & delivery. Call Rick, (336) 501-8681.

GRADING / HAULING GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt. available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035. E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, demolition, lot clearing, excavating, bobcat work, etc. (336) 451-1282. BRAD'S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways, concrete work. (336) 362-3647. PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.

LAWNCARE / LANDSCAPING FAY'S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Complete landscape maintenance & hardscaping. Tree work. Reasonable & honest. Call Taylor, (336) 458-6491. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174. PIEDMONT FORESTRY MULCHING Competitive pricing, free estimates. Visit us at Piedmontforestrymulching.com or on Facebook. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 643-9332. www.carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Lawn maint, landscaping. Irrigation/ landscape contractor. Hardscaping & landscape lighting. 26 years exp. (336) 399-7764.

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ATCHISON LAWN CARE. Dependable. Honest. Local. Call (336) 486-9837. SEYMOUR'S LAWNCARE AND LANDSCAPING. Call Simon, (336) 314-1068. COLFAX LAWNCARE. Core aeration & seeding. Fertilizing, mowing, trimming, pine needles. Complete lawn care maintenance. Res./comm. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 28 years. (336) 362-5860. DELIMA LAWNCARE. 24 hours/7 days a week. Free estimates, licensed/insured. Commercial & Residential. (336) 669-5210. SOUTHERN CUTS LAWN CARE, complete lawn maintenance services. 13 years experience. Nathan Adkins, (336) 500-1898. HILL LAWNCARE & OUTDOOR SERVICES. Free estimate. Call (336) 669-5448. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 40 yrs. exp. Lots & natural area thinning and cleanup. Large shrubbery jobs, chipping. Oak Ridge, (336) 643-1119. ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490. 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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ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875.

LAWSON'S PAINTING. Custom decks, pressure washing, boat docks, block fill, wood repair, stain work, textured ceilings, sheetrock repair. Call (336) 253-9089.

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

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MASONRY MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone concrete & repairs. Free est. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com. SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or fire pit? We can help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways & sidewalks, patios and more! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

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. BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic. & insured. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924.

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GRILLS, FIRE PITS, gas logs, heaters, gas inserts, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

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PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www. windowcleaningnc.com (336) 595-2873.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, dock work, siding, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 39 years exp. (336) 362-6343. DOUGLAS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING, LLC. Custom Builder, sunrooms, garages, additions, kitchens baths. Licensed & Insured, BBB A+ accredited. Free est. Visit www.douglascr.com or call (336) 413-5050.

CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior and exterior. 24 hours/7 days a week. Free estimates, licensed/insured. (336) 669-5210.

RENOVATION WORKS, INC. New construction, remodeling, additions, kitchen, bath and decks. We are a locally owned, full-service design and build company, A+ accredited with the BBB. Visit www.myrenovationworks.com or call (336) 427-7391 to start your next project.

STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com.

JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com.

PAINTING – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186.

30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, kitchens & baths, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum floors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call (336) 362-7469.

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hutch, side table, buffet table, Oak roll-top desk, bistro table/leather chairs, kitchenette table/chairs, new fire pit, silver side table, 2 antique lamps, pressure washer, former casual corner wood/glass counter countertops, brand new sewing machine, and ping pong table. Call (336) 601-9292. FREE composted horse manure. You load and haul. (336) 643-1451. KAYAK FOR SALE 10-ft. with cover, $150. Call (419) 217-7798. 2016 KEYSTONE RV Passport UltraLite Grand Touring, M2920 BH. 30-feet long, 5,400 lbs. empty. Queen size bed and 4 bunks, slide-out, excellent condition. $17,000. Call (336) 643-1230.

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ROOFING KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Residential shingle & metal roofing. Free est. (336) 362-7469. PREMIER ROOFING, LOCALLY OWNED. Catering to all your roofing needs. Call (336) 430-9507 for free assessments. ROOFING. Best prices in town! Shingle and metal roofing. Top-notch quality. Res./comm., licensed & insured. Financing available. Belews Creek Construction, (336) 362-6343. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC. Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Call (336) 643-8191 or (336) 580-3245. 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 (336) 944-6118, or visit redrhinoroofing.com.

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HOMES FOR RENT DUPLEX, 2BR/1BA in Stokesdale. $725. Call (336) 706-1887. CONVENIENT ONE-LEVEL TOWNHOUSE, no stairs, 2BR/1BA, $800, (336) 392-1454.

Executive Country Home on 2 acres of cleared land. Beautiful in all seasons! Transitional home in the quiet country, with a short commute to Greensboro and WinstonSalem. In addition to an attached garage is an oversized detached garage large enough for hobbies/boat storage for the nearby lake! Heated, customizable basement has full bath. Take a break from the heat with a dip in the saltwater swimming pool! $550,000

Brittany Dawson

This house has flexibility galore! A great brick home with space for everyone. Lovely master suite on the main level with a spacious bath. Three bedrooms upstairs plus a second great room and a bonus! Large level lot is perfect for relaxing, with an evergreen privacy border and a pergola-covered patio. All of this in a well-maintained, private neighborhood in a sought-after school district. Come check this home out and make it yours! Offered at $465,000

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PETS & ANIMAL SVCS. PET SITTING WENDY COLLINS PET SITTING. Registered & Insured. Follow me on Facebook! Call or text, (336) 339-6845. KRISTIN'S PET SITTING, dog walking, daily visits, medications, etc. Vet tech experience. (336) 337-8172.

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Otey Construction offers this versatile floor plan w/ 3,600+ sq. ft. well situated on approximately 1 acre. Main level impresses w/ 10’ ceilings & conveniently includes master bedroom suite, second BR w/ full bath and office. Large greatroom w/ fireplace, covered porch w/ grilling deck. Two more BR, second office and large bonus space on second floor. Add’l storage in unfinished basement. 3-car attached garage with people door to back yard.

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