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for the Veterans Honor Green. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Co-chair John Garrett reported the town has hired a park custodian to work from 4-9 p.m. to help with Oak Ridge Youth Association activities. Finance Committee. The proposed budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 “looks good,” Chair John Jenkins reported.

Anders said he is still waiting for commercial tax reassessment information from the Guilford County Tax Department. The town needs that information to determine how much Oak Ridge’s property tax rate could be reduced to generate a revenue-neutral budget next fiscal year.

“I think it’s important to look at that,” said Sullivan, recommending a tax rate reduction. Water Advisory Board. Sullivan reported that state regulators have approved Oak Ridge as a municipal water provider, meaning the town can operate and maintain a water system for residents. As a newly elected council member, Sullivan serves as the council’s liaison to the board. Historic Preservation Commission. Vice Chair Caroline Ruch reported the Historic Heritage Grants Committee received applications to fund improvements at the Donnell stone house on N.C. 150 and Maple Glade on Oak Ridge Military Academy’s campus. Planning and Zoning Board. Vice Chair Nancy Stoudemire said the Treasure Trees Committee plans to mark historic trees on town property as part of efforts to identify more valuable trees in Oak Ridge. Mountains-to-Sea Trail Committee. Co-chair Anne Steele reported installation is progressing on the Linville Road informational kiosk at the trailhead for the Headwaters Trail. Oak Ridge Youth Association. Randy Collins, ORYA’s community relations director, reported some baseball teams are playing as late as 9 p.m. due to the increased number of teams this spring. Kinneman invited Collins to attend the April 27 meeting of the council’s athletics subcommittee to discuss possible ways to resolve the late play. Oak Ridge Elementary School. Principal Penny Loschin reported students have been gathering Crayons, coloring books, games, socks and other items to send to children in Ukraine.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

 Sullivan praised town staff and volunteer committees and said he plans to catch up quickly on town business.  Pittman, Kinneman and McClellan thanked residents who expressed interest in replacing Doug Nodine on the council. They also reiterated their appreciation for Nodine’s years of service to Oak Ridge.  Kinneman urged residents to get owners’ permission before putting up campaign signs on their property. He added that committee meetings are open to the public and invited residents to attend.  Schneider thanked donors to the Veterans Honor Green.

“We have so many vets in our community and so many vets in our life,” she said.

With no further comments, the meeting was adjourned about 8:35 p.m.

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By the Book Accounting ...................... 15 Kimberly Thacker Accounting..............36 Samuel K. Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ....... 47 AUTOMOTIVE SALES / SERVICE

Beamer Tire & Auto ............................36 EuroHaus ............................................43 Piedmont Truck Tires ............................. 3 Tire Max ..............................................38 BANK / LENDING / INVESTMENTS

First Citizens Bank ............................... 11 NFM Lending ...................................... 14 BUILDING / REMODELING

Disney Construction Company.............25 Don Mills Builders ................................ 19 Johnson & Lee, LLC ............................. 24 Old School Home Repair .....................44 R&K Custom Homes ........................... 27 Ray Bullins Construction ......................23 Superior Outdoor Spaces .....................20 TM Construction Services ....................46 Walraven Signature Homes .................23 CANDIDATES

Dan Suter – County Commissioner ......28 George McClellan – Cty. Commissioner ..4 Phil Byrd for Sheriff ..............................30 CHURCH

Pathways Church Greensboro .............. 13 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Summerfield Merchants Association...... 6 DENTAL SERVICES

Summerfield Family Dentistry ..............35 EVENTS FLORIST

Bouquet Boutique ................................36 FUNERAL SERVICES

Forbis & Dick Funeral Services ............. 15 GROCERIES / SUPPLIES

Southern Foods ...................................29 HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES

BEK Paint Company ............................45 Carlos & Son Painting ..........................45 Carpets by Direct ................................. 21 CharCo Concrete Coatings ..................45 Colfax Lawn Care ................................44 CSM Flooring ...................................... 26 DeLima Lawn Care .............................45 Eanes Heating & Air .............................. 5 Holliday Tree Service ...........................45 New Garden Landscaping & Nursery .... 2 Rymack Storage ..................................46 Stokesdale Heating & Air ..................... 12 Wilson Seamless Gutters .....................44 INSURANCE

Gladwell Insurance Agency .................40 LEGAL SERVICES

Barbour & Williams Law ...................... 18 MEDICAL / HEARING / PT

Aim Hearing & Audiology ...................... 8 Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist ..... 16 Atrium Health WFB, Summerfield ......... 2 Health Team Advantage ..................... 31 LeBauer HealthCare ............................ 39 Northwest Pediatrics ............................40 ORTHODONTIC CARE

Olmsted Orthodontics .........................33 PET SERVICES & PRODUCTS

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Canine Capers ..................................... 37 NWHS Mobile Makeover Yard Sale .....35 OR Commercial Plan Presentation ...... 10 Parade of Homes ................................22 Stokesdale Spring Festival .................... 14 Summerfield Founders’ Day .................. 9 Summerfield Movie in the Park .............. 7 EVENT VENUE

The Gardens at Gray Gables ............... 41 Northwest Animal Hospital .................. 32 REAL ESTATE

A New Dawn Realty ............................ 15 DeDe Cunningham, Keller Williams ..... 18 Nicole Gillespie, RE/MAX ....................34 Ramilya Siegel, Keller Williams ............20 Smith Marketing, Allen Tate Realtors ...23 YOUTH SPORTS / PROGRAMS

Oak Ridge Youth Association ..............33