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Questions surround town council appointment A vacant seat on the council has been ﬁlled by Gary Albert by ANNETTE JOYCE

Ordinance would ‘pit neighbor against neighbor,’ citizens say A proposed nuisance ordinance draws questions, little support from citizens by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – The majority of citizens who came to the Feb. 11 council meeting were there to speak their mind about a proposed public nuisance ordinance. Though the intent of the ordinance was to update and “provide further

clarifications” to an existing nuisance ordinance that has been on the books since 1999, it fell far short of its mark according to the citizens who filled up the meeting room. In fact, almost all of the citizens who spoke implied

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STOKESDALE – The recent appointment of a citizen on the Stokesdale Town Council has prompted people on both sides of the council table to question the process that was followed when making the decision. The council seat opened up after Randy Braswell, who was serving a four-year term on the council, won his bid for mayor in the November election; Braswell was sworn into office as mayor

last month, consequently vacating his council seat with two years left in his term. Gary Albert ran for town council in the November election, but lost to Vicki White-Lawrence. At the Jan. 21 council meeting, the council appointed Albert to serve the remaining two years of Braswell’s council term. Most of the questions regarding Albert’s appointment to the council last month have to do with the process the council un-

derwent when selecting him. Because the council had invited citizens interested in serving to fill out an application, many people assumed a candidate would be selected from the applicants.

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IN THIS ISSUE News in brief.......................3 Fire station expands ..........4 Your Questions ...................5 Oak Ridge Town Council ...6 Business Notes .................12 Bits & Pieces .....................13

They have the authority to put whoever they want to in there … They don’t have to take applications, but they did. It didn’t look like to me there was much discussion. It does look like you would interview the applicants.” Joe Thacker applicant for Town Council

Valentine Tales ................14 Community Calendar.....18 High School Sports ..........20 Student Proﬁles ................22 Crime/Incident Report ....23 Letters/Opinions .............24 Grins & Gripes ..................24 Classiﬁeds ........................26 Index of Advertisers ........31

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NEWS in brief

Superintendent receives Distinguished Educator Award Guilford County Schools Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green was presented the Distinguished Educator Award by the North Carolina Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (NCASCD) at its annual conference on Feb. 7. The award is presented to a person who has made significant contributions to education through visionary and committed leadership. Green’s nomination noted his efforts to successfully integrate character education and service-learn-

ing into the district’s curriculum. “I am honored and humbled by this award,” said Green. “This honor truly recognizes the hard work and Green dedication of our school district. From our teachers to administrators to our students and parents – this award is meaningful for all of Guilford County Schools.”

Parents, staff hope to raise $45,000 to correct design flaw

When the school was expanded in 2004, the new addition was designed for visitors to enter through the main

door and go down a wide, open hallway before checking in at the office. There is no clear line of vision, however, for office staff to monitor who is entering the building throughout the day. That means that visitors have immediate access to the gym, and to the hallway between the gym and the cafeteria should they want to bypass the office. “Any visitor can walk into this building,

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OAK RIDGE – Making the front entranceway of Oak Ridge Elementary more secure will buy precious time should a dangerous intruder enter the building, says Melissa Stallings, president of the school’s PTO (Parent Teacher Organization). And realistically, a few extra minutes could be the difference of life and death for those inside.

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Station 9 undergoes repairs, expansion Construction should be completed by early September

Summerﬁeld’s Fire Station 9 is undergoing a major renovation and expansion. In addition to a new roof and underground pipes, the residential and administrative sides of the building will be expanded by about 2,500 square feet each.

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by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – The building needs a new roof, some of the pipes need to be replaced, and the dayroom where volunteers used to spend time now serves as a bedroom for the three employees who work 24-hour shifts. These are just some of the things that will be addressed when Summerfield Fire Department’s Station 9, built about 20 years ago, gets some much needed repairs and undergoes a major expansion to meet not only current, but future needs. Among other things the added space will be used for is to provide separate sleeping quarters for the 24hour employees. “We felt we needed to have more spaces and divided spaces, versus having everyone sleeping in the same room,” says Fire Chief Chris Johnson. With females now working 24-hour shifts, the separate sleeping spaces will also make the fire department more “gender-friendly,” Johnson adds. Lockers, which are currently in the kitchen, will be in a separate room when

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the expansion is completed. There will also be bunk houses for volunteers who stay at the station overnight during inclement weather so they can respond more quickly to emergency calls. Turnout gear which is now kept in the bay will be moved inside to extend the life of the gear and provide firemen more room to move around in when they’re gearing up. In total, the station will have about 5,000 more feet when the project is

completed – 2,500 feet on the residential side of the building and 2,500 feet on the administrative side. “We have a building fund and were just going to do one side of the building, but the architect said if we planned on doing anything else within the next four or five years, it would save money in the long run to do it all at once,” says Johnson. “When we were planning for this, we tried to project our needs for 50 years out.”

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The Oak Ridge Horse Show was held on the Friday and Saturday of Easter weekend for 68 years before taking a sabbatical in 2013. Show organizers say the show won’t be back this Easter weekend, but they hope to have a new show site ready this fall.

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In the spring of 2012, the Oak Ridge Community Center, which sponsors the annual horse show, embarked on a capital campaign to raise $350,000 to purchase land and develop it as a site for not only the annual horse show, but for other events throughout the year such as concerts, arts and crafts shows,

e-mail: questions@nwobserver.com I know the annual Oak Ridge Horse Show, a longstanding tradition in Oak Ridge, took a year off in 2013, but organizers of the show said they hoped to bring it back in 2014 – is that going to happen? The Oak Ridge Horse Show, traditionally held on the Friday and Saturday of Easter weekend, took a sabbatical last year after 68 years. For the majority of those

years the show was held on the grounds of the Oak Ridge Elementary School, but it was forced to find a new location when the school underwent a major expansion in 2004. Between 2004 and 2012, the show was held on the grounds

regional horse shows and dog shows. According to the horse show’s website, ORCC continues to accept donations to help it reach its fundraising goals. Sharon Smith, chairman of the Oak Ridge Horse Show, says there will be no horse show again this Easter weekend. However, Smith says the ORCC is working on securing a site and preparing the grounds in time to have a horse show this fall. Regardless of whether that all comes together in time for the fall, Smith says, “We will have a show next Easter for sure.” Want to find out more about the annual Oak Ridge Horse Show? Visit www.OakRidgeHorseShow.com.

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OAK RIDGE town council

Feb. 6 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES About a dozen citizens attended the Feb. 6 council meeting. Town Manager Bruce Oakley said alternates are needed on the Historic Preservation Commission; the commission hopes to find volunteers who live in the historic district and ideally, someone with an architectural background. Alternates are also needed for the Board of Adjustment, which meets as needed to review cases involving the town’s development ordinance. Justin Conrad introduced himself during the period for Citizen Comments, and said he was a candidate for District 3 county commissioner, which serves most of northwest Guilford County. Linda Shaw, who currently serves as the

district’s representative on the board of commissioners, recently announced she would not seek re-election this year. Conrad lives on Hobbs Road in Greensboro, is the current president and CEO of Libby Hill, and the chairman of the Guilford County Board of Health. “I’m excited to take my leadership to another level,” Conrad said. Financial Updates. Finance officer Sam Anders noted the town has $2.58 million in total assets and received $46,574 in ABC profit sharing for the quarter that includes the months of October, November and December 2013; that was the highest quarterly earnings for any quarter since the ABC store opened in 2004.

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a matching grant in the amount of almost $200,000, which would be used to develop Phase 2 of the town park. Finance: John Jenkins said the committee met on Feb. 3 and reviewed the current fiscal year budget; they will meet again on Monday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. at town hall, at which time the committee will start the budget process for the 2014-15 fiscal year. Oakley and Anders recommended the town purchase a municipal accounting software package and a printer, at a total cost of $22,540. The software package would be purchased from Black Mountain Software, which has over 500 municipal clients across the country. The software would save staff and finance officer time, be much more user friendly when preparing financial reports, and in general be better suited to the town’s needs, Anders explained. The money to purchase the software

could be transferred from unused funds budgeted this year for park capital improvements and for a sidewalk segment which came in several thousand dollars under budget.

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ORDINANCE

the town two days a month, investigates complaints from citizens about possible violations to the town’s development, sign and noise ordinances.

...continued from p. 1 the ordinance itself would be much more of a nuisance than the issues it sought to address. “We don’t need ‘Big Brother’ telling us what we can and can’t do on our property” was a resounding theme as about 17 citizens spoke during a public hearing for the ordinance. Rounds of applause followed many of the speaker’s comments. “Why can’t we just enforce what we have rather than bringing in an outside person … to tell us what to do, and how to do it?” asked Ronald Stoll. The “outside person” Stoll referred to is the town’s enforcement officer, John Ganus, who works for N-Focus Design based out of Kannapolis, N.C. The town has contracted with N-Focus since March 2012 for ordinance enforcement services. Ganus, who works for

The contractual agreement between He referred to a clause in the NFocus and the town was also brought proposed ordinance that states, “The into question – NFocus helped write the wording for the following conditions updated nuisance are hereby found, ordinance that it I find this rule and deemed, and dewould be subseto constitute this regulation to be vague, clared quently paid to a detriment, danunreasonable, un-American ger and hazard to enforce. “I think there is and unlike Summerfield.” the health, safety, morals and general an inherent conflict Glenn Person welfare of the Town of interest when you Stanley Huff Road resident … any weeds or have a company other vegetation writing the rules having an overall height of more than and getting paid to enforce the rules,” twelve (12) inches above the surroundsaid Tim Jones of Shoreline Drive. ing ground provided that the following Glenn Person moved into his home on Stanley Huff Road seven years ago. shall not be considered to be a part of this condition: (a list of five exclusions He lives on 12 acres, about 600 feet followed, including “active farming or off the road. agricultural uses).”

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“I came down Lewiston Road tonight and counted at least eight houses that would be in direct violation of several things in here (the proposed nuisance ordinance),” Person said.

“I have a broomstraw field on my property and it gets to be about 2 ½ or 3 feet high,” Person said. “I don’t mow it because I like quail, and deer and turkeys. And it is a breeding ground for those things. And you know what else it is a breeding ground for? Mice and rats and snakes. And that’s too bad – I sort of like some of those things, too. “I know you want to build a better Summerfield … but your ordinance will not do that,” Person continued. “It will pit neighbor against neighbor. We don’t live in Irving Park or Northern Shores … we live in Summerfield. And I find this rule and this regulation to be vague, unreasonable, un-American and unlike Summerfield.” Jane Doggett spoke neither for nor against the proposed ordinance revision, but asked several questions about the wording of it. One of those questions was about Section 7, which has to do with “any significant, concentrated accumulation

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of animal or vegetable matter, excluding compost piles, that is offensive by virtue of odors or vapors …” “Who decides what is an offensive odor?” Doggett asked. “One man’s perfume is another man’s stink. I happen to like the smell of horse manure …” Section 11 stated “The placement, storage or use of upholstered sofas, couches, chairs or other indoor type furniture, appliances, seats removed from motor vehicles or other furniture not intended for outdoor use by the manufacturer, use on any open porch, carport, stoop, deck, veranda, terrace, patio or other outdoor area that is visible from nearby streets and sidewalks” would be in violation of the ordinance. “That one bothers me,” said Doggett. “I’m not sure why it is a hazard if somebody wants to put sofas out on their deck.” And then there was Section 19: “ … any conditions or use of the property, which results in the emission of pollutants and particles into the atmosphere or causes noxious odors, vapors and stenches to be discharged into the air.” “This goes back to who gets to decide what is a ‘stench,’” Doggett said. “My father-in-law, every spring, the week before my mother-in-law had Circle at their house, spread the manure all over the farm … she had a fit every year, but to him, that was his living. There is a darling horse farm on Strawberry Road … they are completely surrounded by people. Are we going to put them out of business? Because horses produce nonstop. And are we going to destroy the rural character of Summerfield?” Ultimately, the town council voted to table the proposed revisions to the existing nuisance ordinance until such time that the wording could be further reviewed and revised to align with its intent. For more on the Feb. 11 council meeting, including detailed discussion about the proposed nuisance ordinance revisions, see www.nwobserver.com and next week’s issue.

Oak Ridge Gets New Laser Therapy

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bypass the office, and have direct access to our children,” Stallings says. “In light of recent school violence, it is prudent for ORES to address its design flaw with respect to access to our children.” For the last year, the PTO has worked closely with staff, administrators with Guilford County Schools, architects, the Guilford County Board of Education and local builders to find a solution to the design flaw. Several options were eliminated because they either came with hefty price tags (up to $100,000), or seemed ineffective. Forsyth County Schools had a shooting at Carver High School in August 2013. This past December, the school board voted to invest $1.5 million in security upgrades. One of those measures is a “buzzer” system, in which visitors must be buzzed in by a staff member before entering the building. Oak Ridge PTO representatives who visited one of the schools where the buzzer system has been installed found a weakness in that system, however. “At the one school we went to, we pressed the buzzer and the lady in the office said, ‘Come on in.’ So that’s just what we did – we came on in.” After reviewing several options, the PTO feels it has finally arrived at a solution that will be both effective and economically feasible. The solution involves the installation of a glass wall in the main hallway just outside the school’s office entrance, which would be the only unlocked entryway into the school. The glass would have a protective film over it, designed to prevent shattering. Once the new wall is installed, rather than stepping into an open hallway, visitors would step into an enclosed foyer which would lead them directly into the office. But what if someone wants to do harm and is forced to be routed through the office – won’t the office personnel be the first target? “That was one of the very first questions we were asked,” Stallings says. “The comeback to that is, we’re not

setting this wall up to keep the crazies out. We’re setting the wall up so we know they’re in the building. This is never going to be perfect, but it gives us more time to protect the kids. The alarm would be pushed and it slows them (the “crazies”) down ever so slightly. We just want to buy some time. “We want people to know we are being proactive in protecting our school, not only for this year’s kids, but kids who come here in the future” says Stallings. The total cost to construct the wall, including the protective glass on the windows, is estimated at $40,000 - $45,000. Raising that kind of money won’t be easy, but Stallings has had past success with raising funds to bring visions to reality. She’s also optimistic that community members will work together and contribute in whatever ways they can to ensure the school is a safer place. She thinks the PTO can not only meet its fundraising goal, but hopes to do so by this May so the wall can be installed over the summer. The first of several fundraising efforts will kick off with a spaghetti dinner on Feb. 27. A Casino Night is planned for April 5 at the Paul J. Ceiner Botanical Gardens in Kernersville. A brick patio is also planned between the bus line entrance and the back door of the gym, and two sizes of engraved bricks will be sold. And then, there are the donations that the PTO hopes will come from individuals and businesses within and surrounding the community.

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Clay Shelton, Northwest Guilford High School football player, signed his National Letter of Intent with Gardner Webb University on Feb. 5.

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From left, Diane Jackson, Kernodle PTA vice president; Jim Ward, Well Spring; Laura Strange, PTA president; Ivan Saul Cutler, Kernodle PTA; William Latture, president, Well Spring Residents’ Council; Joanne Hamber, Kernodle guidance ofﬁce; and Marvin Pinson, Well Spring.

Kernodle Middle School is a little richer and wiser from the generous contributions of Well Spring Retirement Community residents who tutor, mentor and raised nearly $3,000 to help meet needs of the school’s active Parent-Teachers Association.

materials and support,” said Laura Strange, PTA president.

“What great next door neighbors, so active and continually eager to help our students and school in so many ways with our ongoing needs for equipment,

At a recent luncheon, Latture presented a check for nearly $3,000 that the Kernodle PTA will use for educational equipment and other materials.

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had met someone else” Brandi says.

Brandi Harris, 39, has Burger King to thank for reuniting her with her first love.

Mike, now 40, got married right out of high school.

Her son wanted to be the BK “King” for Halloween in 2009. The costume was only being sold at Target, but the one near her home in Burlington had sold out. She tried the Target on Lawndale Drive and Wendover Avenue in Greensboro, and then, since she was from Kernersville, she tried the one there.

“We were too young,” he says. The marriage lasted three years, and after it ended he “took a nice, long break from marriage.”

That’s when she ran into Mike Stewart … and the rest, as the saying goes, is history.

“My family was there and I wanted to be closer to them,” she says. And closer to Mike.

Brandi and Mike had first met at Atkins Middle School when she was in 7th grade and he was in 8th grade.

Mike encouraged her to pursue her dream of becoming a hairstylist.

“Then he went to high school and by the time I got there the next year, he

Brandi was married for 12 years and had three children. After reuniting with Mike, she and her children moved back to Kernersville.

“I’d been a stay-at-home mom, but I’d wanted to do hair since I was 18,” Brandi says.

Kernersville. Mike works for Rexam Beverage in Winston-Salem.

Three years after their chance meeting in Target, Mike popped the question on a trip to Myrtle Beach, where they had taken their first trip together. The following year they still hadn’t set a wedding date. They made another trip to Myrtle Beach to plan the wedding. “It was on that trip that I felt a little bump on my chest under my right arm. It itched,” says Brandi. “I thought it was an insect bite. It was a bump, not a lump.”

Brandi went to the doctor to have it checked; soon afterward she learned she had breast cancer. “The kind that only 10 percent of those who get it are under the age of 55,” she says.

She was 38 at the time, had no history of cancer in her family, and didn’t smoke or drink.

Not wanting to worry about the cancer coming back, Brandi opted for a double mastectomy in addition to chemo treatment.

“My weight was normal, and I worked out – all the things you’re supposed to do,” she says.

On her last day of chemo, Mike and Brandi’s three children had a party for her.

When the bump didn’t go away,

Brandi says Mike has supported her throughout her ordeal, and has been there on all of her “down, screaming, crumbling days.” “It’s only brought us closer,” he adds, smiling.

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Far left, Brandi Harris (back row, center) celebrates the end of chemo treatments with her three children and ﬁance, Mike Stewart.

The wedding was postponed a year, but in October 2015, Mike and Brandi will be married at the historic and charming Mount Pleasant Church in Tanglewood Park, where weddings have been held since 1809. Brandi keeps a photo of the church on her cell phone. It’s a constant reminder of a middle school crush that led to forever love. Of Mike, she says, “He was my first love, and he’ll be my last.”

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High school sweethearts to marry after 11 years

Jenna Richards and Tyson Stewart by JO MAEDER At first, it’s hard to know if this is a true love story or can’t-be-true love story. It just sounds too perfect. Jenna, 25, and Tyson, 26, met in their 9th grade P.E. class at Northwest High School when they were 14 and 15. She became a cheerleader, he a sports star. She was homecoming queen, he was prom king. There’s a picture of them as “Mr. and Mrs. Viking” in their senior yearbook. Both say they knew immediately the other person was special. While recently sitting next to each other in their first home together, Tyson admits with a winning smile, “I asked friends who she was.” “We had a ritual before every class,” says a grinning Jenna. “I tied his shoelaces.” They started as friends playing basketball and saw each other at school every day. On Jan. 14, 2003, the power went out at Jenna’s home. Tyson had power at his home, so invited Jenna over to hang out with him and a friend. His parents were there. They consider it their first date. “It was the first time I was seeing him outside school,” said Jenna. “I still

remember how excited I was.” Their first “real” date was the school “Twirp” dance (The Woman is Required to Pay). There was never a question as to who Jenna was going to ask to be her escort. “Tyson’s focus was always on sports,” says his mother, Vickie Stewart. “Whatever sport he was playing at the time, he gave 100 percent and more. There was no room to share that spotlight until Jenna Richards came into his life. I have always said as I watched those two grow from ninth grade that Jenna was a Tyson in a girl’s body and Tyson was a Jenna in a boy’s body.” Tyson and Jenna agree that their love story sounds not unlike a fairytale romance. “We both come from families where the parents are still married. We’re all very close,” they say. Since meeting Jenna, Tyson says he feels like he has two sets of parents. Jenna believes a secret to their success as a couple is maintaining a sense of independence while making each other a priority. “We’ve always done our own thing, but stayed supportive of the other,” she says. Throughout their years of datSunday School • 9 am & 10:30 am Sunday Traditional Service • 9 am Contemporary Service • 10:30 am AWANA • 5 pm Evening Worship • 6 pm Wednesday activities • 6:30 pm

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ing they have continued to make time for their friends. After high school they went to colleges a little over an hour from each other. She spent one summer studying in France while he was doing an internship in California. Even with a nine-hour time difference, they regularly scheduled calls.

ation, Tyson, who works for R. J. Reynolds, knelt on one knee and proposed with a beautiful ring. Of course, she said “yes.” They will be married this May. Jenna’s mother, Ann Richards, says, “They certainly beat the odds when people say you never marry your high school sweetheart.” “I am thrilled beyond words to know these two will soon be husband and wife this May, and a new adventure will fill their book of Tyson and Jenna,” says Vickie.

During their entire 11 years of dating, Tyson and Jenna never broke up … and yet, there was no marriage announcement. “I made it clear I didn’t want to get married until I finished graduate school,” Jenna, who is now a speech therapist, says. “He listened well!” Listening, they agree, is another reason why their relationship works.

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The Northwest Guilford varsity mens team started out sluggish on Feb. 7, but significantly stepped up their game in the third quarter to help them gain a conference game win against Glenn High School, 64-44.

Colson Everett scored 10 points and Jalen Spicer contributed 9 points and 6 assists. Hampton Billips contributed 6 points and 7 rebounds for Northwest while Jaylen Gore had 5 assists to go along with 5 rebounds for the Vikings.

The Vikings were led by Colson Everett’s 16 points. Nick Powell scored 11 points and Reggie Davis contributed 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 steals for Northwest. Jalen Spicer contributed 7 points and 8 assists while Kevin Henry had 7 rebounds for the Vikings.

After losing to Southwest on Feb. 11, the Viking men are 19-4 for the season and 6-3 in conference games.

The Viking men defeated Glenn again on Feb. 8, 74-59. In that game Nick Powell had 31 points and 4 steals. The Northern Guilford High School men’s swim team took home 1st place in the men’s 200-yard medley relay at the 3A NCHSAA Championship in Cary on Feb 8. Team members, left to right, are Jordan Reed, Cole Quinn, Luke Humphrey, Jacques Bene. The boys team placed 5th overall. Photo courtesy of Celeste Quinn

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The Northwest Viking women’s team also scored back-to-back wins against Glenn on Feb. 7, 64-23, and Feb. 8, 48-24; they lost a close game to Southwest on Feb. 11, 47-45, and are now 14-9 for the season and 7-2 in conference games.

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STUDENT PROFILES Thanks to the coaches and teachers at Northern and Northwest High Schools for their student recommendations and input, which make it possible to recognize these talented, dedicated students for their accomplishments in academics, athletics and cultural arts. Thanks, too, to the student reporters at Northern and Northwest who helped us compile these profiles. cian. Taylor works at his absolute best. He is a gifted violinist, and a fine musician. Having him in my Honors Orchestra is such a treat.”

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Hometown: Oak Ridge Toughest class: AP Statistics Extracurricular activities: Art Favorite food: Bagels Favorite band: Bastille Favorite movie: Frozen Any siblings? Twin brother, Scott Best vacation ever: A resort in Cancun Years in the Northwest area: Since I was 8 Dream job: Interior design Interesting/fun fact about yourself: I have a bunny named Holly Role on winter guard: Section leader Rituals/Superstitions: In warm-ups before a competition, I have to be focused or I won’t do as well. Brian McMath’s comments: “Ashley is a wonderful young lady and quite a leader. She is always willing to do whatever needs to be done, most of the time without being asked.”

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CRIME / INCIDENT report The District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County. THEFT/FRAUD FEB. 7 | A resident of Ellison Road in Stokesdale reported fraudulent charges on her credit card; the charges were made to international companies.

BREAKING & ENTERING FEB. 6 | A resident of Haw River Road in Oak Ridge reported someone forcibly entered his vehicle and stole several tools valued at $830. FEB. 7 | A resident of US 158 in Summerfield reported two people forcibly entered a house belonging to him and stole two refrigerators, a washer and dryer, and an electric range, with an estimated value of $1,525. Justin Michael Cox of Spotswood Road was later arrested and charged with breaking and entering, possession of drug paraphernalia and intent to commit felony larceny. A warrant was issued for the second suspect, but no arrest had been made at the time of this report.

THEFT FEB. 3 | Huffman Welding reported a known person stole several pieces of scrap metal from behind the building. The scrap metal was left unsecured at the time of theft, and the loss is estimated at $500. FEB. 5 | A woman reported her 2003 Wildwood Travel Camper was stolen from Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale, where it was being repaired. FEB. 6 | Guilford County Animal Shelter on Wendover Avenue reported an unknown suspect stole a white Shih Tzu, valued at $1,000.

FEB. 6 | Northwest Guilford High School reported a student’s World’s Finest chocolate candy bar was stolen. The loss is estimated at $2. FEB. 7 | A resident of W. Market Street in Colfax reported Colfax Baptist Church’s storage shed had been broken into. The lock was cut, and three lawn mowers were taken as well as several other items. The loss is estimated at $4,200.

ASSAULT FEB. 4 | Police responded to a report of an assault at the Double K Bar in Stokesdale after a female employee reported being struck in the forehead by the bar’s owner, Keith Knight. A warrant for Knight’s arrest was served on Feb. 10, and Knight posted bail that evening.

DRUGS FEB. 4 | A routine traffic stop on Windspray Drive in Summerfield resulted in charges for misdemeanor possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. FEB. 7 | Officers located and charged an individual on Spotswood Drive in Summerfield with possession of drug paraphernalia.

District 1 Sheriff’s Office 7506 Summerfield Road (336) 641-2300 • Monday - Friday www.guilfordcountysheriff.com

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LETTERS/OPINIONS Submit your editorials (maximum 350 words) e-mail: editor@nwobserver.com Include name, phone number and community in which you live.

Albert deserved the appointment This letter is in response to a request from the Northwest Observer that I answer several questions, most pertaining to the appointment of Gary Albert to the Stokesdale Town Council. I understand that those with opposing views will never be happy with whatever decisions we make. However, I do feel that it is important for most people to have faith in the system. Perhaps a more detailed description of the appointment process could have been made, but I do not feel like it would have been proper to go through the list of candidates in public and explain why each was not appointed. I did not agree with accepting applications for a political appointment in the first place, but I voted to do so because another member made the request. I made it a point of stating that the appointment would not necessarily be made from the applications we received.

I did review each application and feel that Mr. Albert was as qualified as any of the other applicants and saw no reason to question the validity of the general election in which Mr. Albert received a large number of votes. I stand by the statement that Mr. Albert put his application in first. It takes a lot more time and effort to put one’s name on the ballot and face public scrutiny than it does to sit down and fill out an application. In hindsight, there should have been more contact with those who applied, both before and after the appointment. My only excuse would be, as Mr. Albert will soon learn, this job consumes much more time and energy than anyone can imagine. (William) Bill Jones, STOKESDALE The writer has been a member of the Stokesdale Town Council since being elected in November 2011.

Communication lacking on council At last month’s Stokesdale Town Council meeting, Bill Jones said he had “reviewed all applications and wanted to nominate Gary Albert.” It was later established that Gary Albert had not put an application in to be considered. So, how did Bill know that Gary was a candidate? I may be wrong, but the chances are he either heard it from Mayor Braswell or from Councilman Bruno or even from Gary Albert himself. Then, Frank Bruno said that it “was nice to see everyone step up and put their application in” and seconded Bill Jones’ motion. Once again, Gary Albert did not put an application in, so where did Frank find it

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out? Randy, Bill, or Gary? And there is nothing wrong with that, except that no one gave that same information to the other council member, Vicki White-Lawrence. Was it a secret? Why wasn’t she included? Maybe her opinion doesn’t count? Do you think I’m making too much of this? Maybe it was just an oversight? Consider this: after the Council returned from an extended adjournment, they considered the question of whether or not to refund the $15 application fee to the Christmas Parade participants who had agreed to march in Stokesdale’s Holiday parade. Vicki was the chair-

woman of the Parade committee and the council, to their credit, asked her opinion on the matter. Anticipating this, Vicki had previously solicited all of the parade committee members’ opinions, since those people had dealt directly with the participants and had a working knowledge of their mindsets. The committee members separately, but, I believe, unanimously endorsed refunding the application fees, which was the recommendation that Vicki then gave to the council. Council, in their

wisdom, promptly disagreed and voted 4-1 to keep the entry fees, ignoring both Vicki and her committee’s opinions. Is there a pattern forming here? Ironically, Council next agreed that “it was a goal to get more citizen participation on town committees.” Huh? They might want to rethink their strategy. Tom McCoy, STOKESDALE The writer was one of eight people who submitted a written application to be considered for the vacant seat on the Stokesdale Town Council.

‘Servants’ should serve, not cheat Have you heard about all the cheating scandals involving public “servants?” In the Navy, one-fifth of trainers at a school for nuclear power reactor operators were caught cheating. This comes after a probe that found 100 Air Force officers cheating. Then there were over 100 police officers and firefighters charged with disability fraud in New York. Many public servants who lie, cheat,

steal, and sometimes kill aren’t punished. They may be put on administrative leave or suspended with pay, but that is the same as receiving a paid vacation. Some of these ‘’servants’’ get promotions after they are investigated. I believe that all government employees who do things that are illegal, unethical, or just plain stupid should be fired. Chuck Mann, GREENSBORO

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GRINS to... Joe, the customer who bought our Girl Scout cookies on a very cold Saturday in front of Summerfield’s Food Lion – and then gave the cookies to the girls for themselves! This isn’t the first year he has done this. The administrators and staff at Summerfield Elementary School. Your willingness to work with parents in order to help our children and your students succeed is a shining example for other schools. CVS Caremark for deciding to remove tobacco products from its shelves: a product that will cause more than 480,000 deaths this year.

The receptionist at Northwest Animal Hospital in Oak Ridge for going above and beyond to help ensure the health of a little, lost puppy I found crying on my porch. I was very impressed by her kindness. The nice lady shopping at CVS in Oak Ridge who found my wallet on the floor and figured out it was mine because it (kind of) matched my purse. I’m just now recovering from my shock. The group that organized Northern United Night at Northern Guilford Middle School. NWO for doing a spotlight on one of your advertisers, “Old School Small Job Home Repair.” I called them to install a second handrail to my basement. Jerry was prompt, courteous, a good worker, neat and a good find. The people who submit “Gripes” about such inconsequential and minuscule issues. You always make me grin on Saturday morning! Bless your hearts! The Northwest High School student section that was so sweet to our ORYA cheerleaders during their halftime performance of the boys basketball game Feb. 7. My 6-year-old was giddy that y’all cheered them on, and so was her mom. Thanks! Summerfield Charter School for offering an alternative for our middle school children. The volunteers and staff at HORSEPOWER for all the hard work and dedication for making it another great year at the silent auction and throughout the year making the world a better place for all of our children. David Chase from D.C. Tree Service who came to the rescue late Thursday night and retrieved a very important item which was accidently thrown more than 30 feet up a tree. My teenage son sincerely thanks you! Frank and Margie who are the sweetest, most generous next door neighbors. Thanks for treating our kids like grandkids and for the wonderful afternoon of football and delicious food!

GRIPES to... The Bistro. I went there the other day and ordered a coffee. To my surprise, the coffee was extremely sour and made my stomach turn in an instant. We brought your complaint to the attention of Randy Floss, owner of Bistro 150 in the Oak Ridge Commons shopping center. Floss said he had not received any customer feedback about problems with the coffee, and offered this response, “We take pride in the quality of our products. Premium ingredients combined with our dedicated employees (baristas) are key to delivering quality coffee products to our customers. On average, we create about 1,500 coffee drinks every month. It appears in this instance, something wasn’t right. We will always make it right if you bring it to our attention, and apologize for any inconvenience.” The Jamestown Middle School girls basketball players at a recent game. The coach should control their actions and these ladies should learn sportsmanship. It has been said that “Coaching is nothing more than teaching.” Duke Power for leaking an estimated 82,000 tons of coal ash into Dan River. Coal ash with its heavy metals accumulating at the bottom of the river affects shellfish, insects and other animals and eventually the fish that eat them. The lady in the white coat (hood up) walking her Corgi on Polo Farms Drive last Thursday. You allowed your dog to do his business in my flower bed and covered it over with your foot. Very neighborly of you. The people who have adamantly voiced their disapproval of the Stokesdale town council’s decision to place Gary Albert. In getting 32 percent of the vote in the election, I would say that qualifies him better than anyone who didn’t run.

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 EMPLOYMENT

 SAVE THE DATE

SALES / ESTIMATOR POSITION avail-

WINTER DANCE, presented by the UNC School of the Arts, February 20-23 at the Stevens Center. Visit UNCSAevents.com or see display ad on page 5 for more information.

COMMUNITY

Stagelights Studio at Ridgewood Tennis and

www.orespto.com/The-Colts-Store-2.html.

Swim will start THEATRE CLASSES the

Cost is $7 per adult, $5 per child or a fam-

week of February 24. Theater professionals

ily of ﬁve or more for $25; includes salad,

will guide your child through acting, singing,

bread, spaghetti, dessert and drink. The

and dance to culminate in full-length pro-

meal is being prepared by ORES dads and

ductions. Theater students will be in either

served by ORES staff and volunteers. All

able. Local commercial rooﬁng contractor. Send resume to: President, PO Box 19054, Greensboro, NC 27419-9054. PS COMMUNICATIONS – please see display ad below.

 SAVE THE DATE FAIRY GARDEN WORKSHOP The Garden Outlet will be having a workshop on building fun little fairy worlds to take home. Available workshop dates are February 15 and 22. Please call to sched-

Place online at

ule your workshop, (336) 643-0898. ROCK THE RUNWAY, one big night of fashion, Friday, February 21, Goodwill on

NEED HELP? Call (336) 644-7035 ext. 10 Mon - Fri • 9am -2pm

Elm Street, Downtown Greensboro. See display ad on page 19 for more info, or visit goodwillrocktherunway.org

purchase

tickets.

Junior Division (elementary), Wednesdays, 4:30-6pm OR Senior Division (middle/high school) Tuesdays, 4:30-6pm. 12-week session, $199. Call Pamela Kinter, (443) 5533412 or stagelightstheaterco@gmail.com.

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Ridge Elementary School cafeteria. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online,

proceeds go toward the safety and security project by ORES PTO. ENCORE KIDS CONSIGNMENT Now accepting spring & summer consign-

27410, www.saintpaulskidssale.com.

HUGE GARAGE SALE, multi-family, inside warm house, Friday, Feb., 14, 11am6pm; Sat., Feb. 15, 9am-6pm; Sunday, Feb. 16, 1pm-5pm, 3203 Pleasant Ridge Road, Summerﬁeld. Furniture, kitchen items, clothing, bedroom items, and other treasures.

Effective verbal, written communication and digital photography skills are essential, as is an appreciation of small town life and capturing the “large” and the “small” moments of the people who live in it. Must be willing and able to write about everything from human interest to development ordinances and literally everything in between. Part-time hours will be flexible to some extent, but partially driven by meeting and event dates and times; each of our three community journalists will work an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, including occasional evenings and Saturdays. Send cover letter, resume and writing samples to Patti Stokes at editor@nwobserver.com.

The Northwest Observer is a publication of PS Communications, an independently owned and operated publisher of “all things local” for northwest Guilford County since 1996.

Real Estate .................................. 29

PTO, Thursday, Feb. 27, 5:30-7:30pm, Oak

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

Misc. Wanted ............................. 29 Pets/Animals & Services ............... 29

DINNER,

KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, Friday, March 14, 9am-8pm & Saturday, March 15, 8am-1pm (some items 50% off on Saturday), St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro NC

PT COMMUNITY JOURNALISTS PS Communications, publisher of the Northwest Observer, is seeking three part-time community journalists to cover each of the towns of Stokesdale, Oak Ridge and Summerfield. The very versatile job of a community journalist entails, but is not limited to, attending town council and other governmental meetings, communicating with fire department, sheriff’s department and school personnel and volunteers, civic leaders and “everyday” people living and working within the town; attending and photographing community events; and using social media, email, phone and in-face avenues to personally connect with our readers in northwest Guilford County.

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 YOUTH SPORTS REGISTER NOW! Spring soccer and softball, baseball and blastball leagues now registering, Stokesdale Parks & Rec. See display ad on page 22 or visit www. stokesdaleparksandrec.com for more information and registration forms.

 HOME SERVICES CLEANING FREE PICK-UP of mowers, batteries, AC’s, appliances, grills, etc. 689-4167. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.

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CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will clean to fit your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, 2311838.

OLD SCHOOL

HOME REPAIR, LLC

Home Improvement & Repairs Licensed & Insured

Lisa & Jerry Potkay, Stokesdale

CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chande-

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liers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates.

609-0677.

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grading / Hauling MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 432-4483. ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE. 11 yrs. exp. Excellent references. (336) 508-5714. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 399-3995. Professional custom cleaning for home & office

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ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035. BRAD’S BOBCAT SVC. Grading, hauling, gravel/dirt, debris removal. 362-3647. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.

guttErS / windOwS / Siding VINYL SIDING REPAIRS, vinyl railings & siding, replacement windows, gutter cleaning and repair. Please call 215-8776 for your free estimate. GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates.

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

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

Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofing.com. MAYS SIDING Storm damage, facia and siding repairs. 215-8776, www.mayssiding.com.

lawn carE / landScaping ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.

HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE

“Anything to improve your home and prop-

Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree prun-

erty.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609.

ing, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

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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.

STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES

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

Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860. GREENERTIMES LAWN MAINTENANCE Free quotes and affordable prices. mobile or (336) 548-9286 office. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.

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

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS

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

teed! Call (336) 601-3796.

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.

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concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336)

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

GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS,

D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 312-2706. 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 3824767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.

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MiSc. SErvicES & prOductS fireplaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. Tell our readers about your business! Call Laura for more information. (336) 644-7035, ext. 10. LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800. JUNK REMOVAL – appliances, batteries, mowers, cars, electronics, trash removal, etc. Call about free junk removal, 423-3006.

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 HOME SERVICES

Triad Garage Doors

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RIDDLE PAINTING

Specializing in interior painting, we take pride in our quality work and personalized service Free estimates References available

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

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

Residential Interiors

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BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR

pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit

JDB PLUMBING.

Repair, remodel, well

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POWER WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured.

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

ers for free estimate. Local 314-3186.

trippsmithconstruction.com.

STILL PERFECTION PAINTING

JLB REMODELING INC.

Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pres-

Licensed and insured. Free estimates.

sure washing, handyman services.

Remodeling, additions and home repairs.

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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.

Licensed & Insured

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.

644-8615 (office) 508-5242 (mobile)

A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC.

TM Construction Services, INC.

681-2902, www.jlbremodeling.com.

Res. rooﬁng specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanrooﬁnginc.com, 621-6962.

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643-7799 or 552-0796. Come to our Open

Stokesdale mailing address.

House, Sat., March 8, 10am-1pm.

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

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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. (336) 399-4894, tripp@

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ROOFING

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

Your kitchen and bathroom cabinetry can be refaced or re-colored to create a new look for your home at a fraction of the cost of replacement.

KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 26 years experience. Specializing in room additions, 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 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.

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PLUMBING

ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.

Cabinet Refacing & Enhancement

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Pressure Washing

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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.

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NICOL CHRISTIAN SALON & BOUTIQUE Tina Harvell, owner, hairstylist, color specialist. 3054 Pleasant Ridge Road, Summerﬁeld, NC 27358. (336) 312-3846.

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

LAND FOR SALE

VACATION PROPERTY

BROOKBANK ROAD, SUMMERFIELD. 3 acres, perked, driveway, power, $82,900. (336) 382-9156.

HOLDEN BEACH AREA, mobile home,

16.2 ACRES FOR SALE off Strawberry Road. $18,000 per acre. Will not sub-divide.

carport, central H & A/C, workshop, county

BELEWS BOAT & RV STORAGE. SPECIAL! Mention this ad - $35/month for any size boat or RV. 24/7 access, secured! (336) 542-6574. CORPORATE & PERSONAL TAX PREP, federal and state tax mediation, IRS/DOR, full accounting and payroll services, 37 years exp. Carolina Bookkeeping, 600 Washington St., Eden NC. (336) 627-8969.

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

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COUNCIL SEAT ...continued from p. 1 Albert had not submitted an application. When questioned as to why Albert had not filled out an application, Braswell said during the Jan. 21 council meeting, “I told him there was no need because he had been through the $5 application fee already (when he filed to run for town council).” According to the N.C. General Statute 160a-63, “A vacancy that occurs in an elective office of a city shall be filled by appointment of the city council.” There is no mandate as to how the council should or can seek candidates to fill a vacant seat. There is precedence in Stokesdale, however – after Norman Cook abruptly resigned his seat on the town council on Aug. 20, 2009, the council, led by Mayor Randy Jones, held a special meeting the following week that lasted for two minutes, then announced it had appointed Bobby Richardson to serve the remaining two years of Cook’s term. Richardson had previously run for town council, but was not elected; he had also been appointed to the council to fill a vacancy once before, in 2007. “It’s entirely up to the council as to how any person is selected,” confirms

Eight written applications were submitted prior to the Jan. 10, 2014 deadline that the council established in December. The applicants were Joe “We discussed this in the council Thacker, Frank Schmid, Stewart Hommeeting and decided that as part of the process, we would take applications mel, John Flynt, Bobbi Dalton, Mitchael Lawson, Sr., Thomas McCoy and Matfor anyone who might be interested in thew Howard; the vacant Howard, a council seat, high school I reviewed each but would not limit the application that was received in freshman, was deemed process to great detail and spoke with several ineligible for just these applications,” other individuals who expressed consideration because he adds Mayor interest in fi lling the vacant seat ... is not old Pro-Tem As I stated in the January council enough to Frank Bruno. vote. “This was one White-Lawrence. “We can take applications, we can appoint or we can go with whoever got the second highest votes.”

way to gauge who might be interested. Anyone interested in serving could apply any way they wanted to.

meeting, all of the candidates, both those who put in applications and those who did not, had qualities that would have been an asset to the town.” Frank Bruno mayor pro tem

“I am disappointed in the individuals who have accused the council of doing something illegal or not following procedure,” Bruno continues. “I wish they would have attended the council meetings and checked the facts before making these accusations.”

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Most of the applicants are currently or have actively volunteered with the town at some level in the past.

With the exception of Schmid, who we were not able to reach by phone, none of the applicants were contacted by council members after submitting their application in writing. “There was no interview. I didn’t even get a telephone call or e-mail,” says Hommel. “I think it was basically who you knew as far as who got in.” “It was handled badly. I expected someone to contact me and ask, ‘What would you do for Stokesdale?’ or ‘What committee would you like to be on?’” says McCoy. “The council had every right to appoint whoever they wanted for whatever particular reason, but this was basically a dog and pony show. I got the impression (taking applications) was a waste of everybody’s time.” “I know full well there’s no set policy. They have the authority to put whoever they want to in there,” says Thacker. “They don’t have to take applications, but they did. It didn’t look

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like to me there was much discussion. It does look like you would interview the applicants.” Lawson feels like a standard procedure should be put in place to fill vacant council seats in the future. “I’m not wild about the political monkey business that goes on every time there’s a vacancy to be filled,” he says. When asked why applicants were not contacted, council member Bill Jones said he preferred to offer his response in writing via a letter to the editor (see Your Opinions in this issue). Mayor Braswell did not respond to several email messages. “I reviewed each application that was received in great detail and spoke with several other individuals who expressed interest in filling the vacant seat,” says Bruno. “As I stated in the January council meeting, all of the candidates, both those who put in applications and those who did not, had qualities that would have been an asset to the town. With Stokesdale being such a small community, I was familiar with all of the candidates and have had contact with or spoken with most of them in the past.” “It was a surprise when he (Albert) was their pick,” says Dalton. “I was confused when they said he had not submitted an application.” Even White-Lawrence, who now serves on the council and voted on the appointment, says she was confused. “I didn’t realize Mr. Albert was being considered, or that he was even interested in the position, since I’d been given copies of applications for the position and there wasn’t one for him,” says White-Lawrence. “I think that if he was the one who was going to get the position, it was misleading to the community as well as to those who applied for the position to say applications were being accepted.” The council’s vote to appoint Albert to fill the vacant seat was unanimous.

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