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Council majority approves vote of no-conﬁdence in mayor’s leadership Mayor says councilman’s allegations are ‘absolutely false’ By PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – Embarrassing. Shameful. Circus act. Those are just some of the adjectives that have been used to describe the behavior of some, or all Summerfield Town Council members as meetings in recent months have been marked by insults, lies and denials, misinformation – and

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Mayor Gail Dunham exchanges words with Councilman John O’Day at the June 12 Summerﬁeld Town Council meeting after O’Day read a statement outlining why he ...continued on p. 3 was making a motion to express a vote of no-conﬁdence in her leadership.

Town requests speed limit reduction on N.C. 68 By PATTI STOKES OAK RIDGE – The Oak Ridge Town Council unanimously approved a resolution on June 7 requesting NCDOT reduce the speed limit on the section of N.C. 68 North in Oak Ridge town limits, between Alcorn Road and Meadows Road, from 45 mph and 50 mph to 35 mph. The resolution stated the town council believes the current speed limits in this area are excessive due to the increased development in the area, the

number of intersections and driveways with access to N.C. 68, the amount of through-traffic and the number of vehicle crashes and fatalities that have occurred on the highway. The town acknowledges traffic has decreased on N.C. 68 with the opening of I-73, but in the resolution it stated it is experiencing pressure to allow additional commercial and residential development along the N.C. 68 corridor. “Since we continue to experience

Congratulations to the Class of 2018! On June 12, 455 Northwest Guilford High School seniors were presented with their diplomas in a graduation ceremony held at Greensboro Coliseum. Northern Guilford High School seniors will be presented with their diplomas this Saturday, June 16. Meet the class valedictorians and salutatorians in next week’s issue. Have a graduation photo to share? Send it to editor@ nwobserver.com.

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The Town of Oak Ridge is requesting NCDOT reduce the speed limit on a section of N.C. 68 from 45 mph and 50 mph to 35 mph.

growth pressure and new development on N.C. 68, the issue of traffic safety continues to come up,” Town Manager Bill Bruce told the Northwest

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bickering, lots of bickering. Along with many citizens, three town council members say they have had enough and made a statement to that effect at Tuesday’s town council meeting. Several hours into the meeting that lasted until 1:51 a.m., Dena Barnes and Reece Walker voted along with John O’Day to approve his motion of no-confidence in Mayor Gail Dunham’s leadership. Council member Teresa Pegram opposed the motion, which passed 3-1. Although the no-confidence vote becomes a matter of public record, no further action will be taken on it, so it will not necessarily alter the council’s course of direction. O’Day said he hopes it will serve the purpose of putting the mayor on notice that her leadership style has been unacceptable. The following is what O’Day read when he presented his motion for a vote of no-confidence… “Over the course of her first six months in office many concerns have been raised regarding Mayor Dunham’s actions as an elected official in our town. In an attempt toward building a working relationship with her and new council members, we scheduled a retreat to map out the year’s priorities. The mayor and new members chose not to enter the room, because they disagreed with the agenda proposed. “Further attempts were made to build a relationship by bringing in the School of Government to give us guidance both legally and to facilitate a session to bridge the obvious divide we’ve had. Since the March 17 session with the SOG facilitator, the mayor has not demonstrated a willingness to work with the council, or follow the decisions of the council. While the following is by no means a complete list, the following nine separate actions by the mayor,

since December, are very concerning to the public, staff and council: 1.) Mayor Dunham, you have refused to respond to requests for public records, on multiple occasions, which is a failure to uphold the duties of the office as defined by NC General Statutes and other applicable laws. 2.) On April 26, you had a meeting with Marsh Prause, Todd Rotruck’s attorney, in the back of the parking lot behind Town Hall. This meeting occurred just prior to service of the lawsuit on the town by Mr. Prause, at approximately 10:45 a.m. Mayor Dunham failed to report this meeting or the discussion that occurred to the council or town attorney. There were multiple witnesses, and from those reports the meeting lasted at least 10 minutes. 3.) You have failed to dispense duties as the mayor of Summerfield by representing our citizens in court. Instead, Mayor Dunham sat on the side of the opposition during two separate hearings, while attorneys defended citizens from monetary damages sought against the town.

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4.) You have further failed to perform duties by declining to enter a scheduled retreat meeting and publicly blaming said behavior on members of the town staff, most notably the town manager. 5.) On April 10, you did participate in the evaluation of an employee in public – specifically, the town manager. 6.) You failed to respond to multiple requests to produce a recording of the April 23 closed session meeting that members of the media and others have been told exists. You have not denied the existence of such a recording. 7.) You have made knowingly false statements to the media and public, i.e. made statements regarding instability of the Martin House, as well as stated there is no septic on the property.

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8.) You have operated a separate email account dispensing ‘town news’ as mayor without notice to, or approval of council. In addition, you did not copy council, after requested, on those communications, which are public records. 9.) You have conducted relentless personal attacks on staff, most notably the town manager. “For these and other actions not specifically named above, I respectfully request a vote of no confidence in Mayor Gail Dunham to perform her duties as outlined in the North Carolina General Statutes, Summerfield’s Code of Ethics, and as directed by the Summerfield Town Council. “I’ve had enough!” O’Day concluded after reading his statement. “I’ve had enough!” Dunham echoed. “I want to be clear about one

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thing. I have never had conversation with Todd Rotruck’s attorney and I’m tired of you blaming me.” The mayor proceeded to read G.S. 160A-67, which says “the mayor shall be recognized as the official head of the city for the purpose of civil process.” “And that’s exactly what I did,” Dunham said. “We did not have any long conversation in the parking lot. We came in the building and he presented the lawsuit and I signed it and that was my mayoral duty. There was no subversion, no malfeasance, nothing. All I did was accept the legal service. There was no 10-minute conversation. I want to see proof of that. I want to see proof of all your allegations!” At least three town employees say they witnessed Mayor Dunham and Marsh Prause, Rotruck’s attorney, talking in the parking lot for about 10 minutes after he delivered the papers to the town and she signed for them. Town Attorney Bill Hill said if that is

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true, as mayor of Summerfield it was unethical for Dunham to have a private conversation with an attorney who represents a person suing the town. As for not providing emails and meeting recordings as requested by two citizens who submitted public records requests for them, Dunham said she was out of the country mid-May and didn’t have access to email. “I am really buried in emails,” she stated, adding, “I haven’t seen the emails (regarding the public records requests)… I don’t even know what is being requested.” One of the requests is for “emails from the mayor with ‘important updates from the mayor’ and any other newsletter-type emails sent out to some citizens but not all citizens and any other updates about Summerfield and town goings on between the mayor and some citizens.” Another public records request from the same citizen is for all emails Gail Dunham has received and sent from the mayorgail@yahoo.com account since Nov. 1, 2017. A third public records request is for all video and audio recordings of meetings conducted at Town Hall between Dunham, Pegram and Rotruck. Town Attorney Bill Hill said he had emailed the mayor about the public records requests several times. “More than anything, I’m sad that it has come to this,” O’Day told the Northwest Observer the day after the meeting. “However, we need to hold each other accountable to follow the rules established by the state, our ethics, and other applicable laws or policies. We have deferred to Gail the last six months, probably too much, in an effort to try to get along and foster some type of working environment. It’s clear to me, and I’m sad about it, the mayor doesn’t appear to want to work with the council. I hope for the benefit of our citizens that changes.”

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growth, which has resulted in the need to bring on another dentist, can be attributed to the family feel of the practice and to staff treating patients as they would want to be treated themselves.

Ford grew up in Jamestown and attended Florence Elementary, Southwest Middle and High Point Christian Academy. In high school he found both the love of his life and his passion for dentistry. “I was always interested in science and in being able to help people,” Ford said. “Then in high school I started dating my wife. Her mom worked in a dental practice and she would always tell me I should come shadow the dentist. So I finally did, and it fit perfectly with what my goals were.” Ford and his now wife earned their bachelor’s degrees at UNC Greensboro, and after four years of under undergraduate studies he went on to UNCChapel Hill to study dentistry. Absence truly did make the heart grow fonder, and Ford said he and his wife knew they wanted to return to the Triad after he finished his studies. Once he met Summerfield Family Dentistry owners Dr. Ben Weston and his wife, Dr. Jenny Weston, he felt certain they would be a good professional fit for him. “I just really like them as people,” Ford said. “They’re both extremely generous, kind and willing to help anybody. I could see that in the way they practice as well. They are extremely caring of their patients, and are driven by what is best for them. That fit in really well with how I wanted to practice dentistry.” “When we met Preston, it was

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Ford said meeting the patients at Summerfield Family Dentistry confirmed his desire to join the team there. “You can tell the patients feel that warm culture, and as much as they can be excited to be at the dentist’s office, they are excited to be here,” Ford said. Ben Weston believes the practice’s

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June 7 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES Mayor Spencer Sullivan called the monthly meeting to order and recognized Sen. Trudy Wade and her assistant for attending. Rev. Carol Foltz of Moravia Moravian Church led the opening prayer. Meeting minutes from May were approved, as was the meeting agenda. Council member Ann Schneider said the Special Events Committee has several plans to celebrate the town’s 20th anniversary, then presented the mayor with a 20th anniversary T-shirt. Three Boy Scouts from Troop 122 were recognized for attending the meeting.

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Oak Ridge Fire Dept. Chief Steve Simmons reported the fire department responded to 36 medical-related calls and 31 fire/service-related calls in May and firefighters obtained 217 hours of training. The department surpassed 800 calls this fiscal year for the first time. “I don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad thing – hopefully it just reflects growth and more people means more calls,” Simmons said. Simmons reminded everyone to stay hydrated in the hot weather and take breaks out of the direct sunlight. He also shared these statistics: each year, 800 children are run over by riding mowers or small tractors and more than 600 of those incidents result in loss of a limb. With that in mind, chil-

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PUBLIC HEARINGS RZ-18-03. AG to RS-40. Planning Director Sean Taylor presented the rezoning case, which consists of 27 acres on the south side of Forsyth Road. The applicant proposes 19 single-family detached homes, surrounded by other homes and farmland. The property is owned by VANCO Properties LLC. Bobbi Baker, Planning & Zoning Board vice chair, said the proposed subdivision is in an area that is transitioning from farmland to residential communities. “We recognized through our public meeting there were some people who were having some concerns about this transition, but there were no issues that went against either the ordinance or the land use plan,” Baker told the council.

Proponents. Vince Townsend introduced himself as the engineer who prepared the proposed subdivision plan. Opponents. Frank Carroll of Forsyth Road asked why, with the proposed subdivision being so close to Forsyth County’s municipal water lines, the town couldn’t require the developer to bring municipal water to it rather than rely on wells. During a rebuttal period Townsend said the developer considered running water to the subdivision but it didn’t make financial sense.

COUNCIL COMMENTS  Councilman George McClellan said the proposed rezoning appeared to meet the town’s criteria and Councilman Jim Kinneman said the town had no legal authority to do as Mr. Carroll had suggested.

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 Mayor Sullivan confirmed the applicant proposed 19 homes but that wasn’t a condition of the rezoning request (so there could be up to 27 homes).  5  0 to approve the rezoning. RZ-18-04. Sullivan said the developer, Weyhill Properties, asked to withdraw this rezoning application.  Kinneman said he had a concern

 Sullivan said the town is working on a strategic plan, with one of the four focus areas being development, and while discussing that, it would be appropriate to look at any ordinances that might need to be revised.  Schneider said the ordinance, while not perfect, “is a pretty good ordinance and what they (the developer) needed a lawyer for was to see how they could get around the ordinance.” “Having said that, I want to thank the applicant and the care that Weyhill

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 McClellan said he felt three storage buildings in the town core was appropriate and the developer’s plan met the criteria for that area.  5  0 to approve the request to withdraw the rezoning application. FY2018-19 Budget. Town Manager Bill Bruce presented the proposed budget, saying he, the finance officer and the Finance Committee had met several times and each line item had been thoroughly reviewed. The tax rate will remain at 8 cents per $100 of property value. See budget discussion in News Briefs.  4  1 to adopt the budget ordinance (with Nodine opposed).

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MANAGER’S REPORT The council unanimously adopted resolutions to request NCDOT add River Farm Drive and River Gate Court to the state road maintenance system.

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 On that note, Kinneman said there is still active farming in the area so he hopes new residents understand there are going to be noises and smells that go along with farming.

In this particular case, Schneider said she didn’t feel 74,000 square feet of self-storage space in three buildings would be a good fit nor would it contribute to the village feel of the town core.

 5  0 to request NCDOT reduce the speed limit on a section of N.C. 68, between Alcorn Road and Meadows Road in Oak Ridge, to 35 mph. See front cover for discussion.

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 Schneider said she supported the rezoning, but wanted to assure those concerned about disappearing farmland that the town shares those concerns and is working on some creative ways to protect the area’s farmland.

“I don’t believe the applicant should have to hire a lawyer to interpret our ordinance and try to figure out how they can accomplish something… if this is something we want them to be allowed to do, we should clarify our ordinance,” he said. “And if it’s something we don’t want them to do, we should clarify our ordinance so the ambiguities are removed.”

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 Mike Stone echoed Reardon’s comments about the quality of the cadets who attend the academy. Regarding an earlier statement that citizens who want a reduction in taxes should go to the county, Stone said, “…The county will tell you to go to the state and the state will tell you to go to the federal government… The Oak Ridge Town Council is the closest thing we have to the citizens’ government.” Regarding two public hearings being cancelled recently, Stone said, “The developer is able to pull their proposal two or three hours before a hearing, but citizens don’t have that opportunity. It should be tilted toward the citizens, not the developer.”  Chuck Salmon thanked the council for requesting a speed reduction on N.C. 68. RidgeFest was a great event, but Salmon said the town should find another way for cars to get off the fields more quickly after it was over. Regarding county taxes, Salmon said he is perfectly happy with what he gets for the amount he pays in county taxes and fire district taxes.“The only thing I’m not happy with is what I pay in town taxes, especially in the cultural (and recreation) area,” he said.  Jonathan Hammond, a Scout leader with Troop 122, thanked the council for its support of local Scouts and said they were provided with a great introduction to representative government. He also said he supported resources for the park.  Roger Howerton, a former, longtime council member, gave a history of why the town initiated a property tax several years ago and said he was happy the town had purchased land and developed it for a park, and that it recently purchased more land. Howerton said he visits Town Hall about once a month and tells employees they are going a good job, and he wanted to tell the council the same thing. He also said he appreciated not

having to read in the Northwest Observer about all the things wrong in the town.

FINANCE REPORT

Finance Officer Sam Anders gave an overview of financial activity in May, noting revenue had come in from sales tax, excise tax (beer and wine sales), solid waste disposal and cable taxes, dog park donations and interest earnings.

COMMUNITY UPDATES Parks & Recreation. Town Clerk Sandra Smith said Music in the Park events would be held June 9 and June 30. Planning & Zoning. Vice Chair Bobbi Baker said the commission held two public hearings at its last meeting and reviewed two subdivision cases; one was for Phase 2 of Knight’s Landing, which the board approved and was pleased to see it will allow additional entry and exit points. The second subdivision case was for 47 homes on 65.32 acres on Beeson Road. Last month nearby property owners expressed concerns about the subdivision connecting to their neighborhood. “A lot of citizens came and laid their case to you,” Baker told the council. “To me this case was a real success for the citizens, because they did go out and do a study. It was truly a wetland area and they brought forth all their proof. It was a pleasure to grant the waiver (for a connection road). There are other options for connectivity at a later date – possibly for a trail. This was a win-win for the town.”

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Merchants of Oak Ridge. Phillip Hanks, MOR president, gave thanks to several individuals, businesses, churches, town staff and others involved with making RidgeFest possible. Some of RidgeFest’s proceeds will be used to support MOR’s scholarship program. Besides acknowledging the many hours MOR member Randy Floss put into this year’s RidgeFest, Hanks also acknowledged Andy Michels and Randy Schmitz for organizing the Run the Ridge GLOW; proceeds from the GLOW run will be donated to Next

Historic Preservation. Chair Debbie Shoenfeld said the commission approved two COAs at its last meeting as well as three historic preservation matching grants, one each for Oak Ridge Military Academy, the AME Church and the Old Mill, totaling about $6,000. Special Events. Committee co-chair Patti Dmuchowski said the committee is planning several activities over the next six months to celebrate the town’s 20th anniversary. Following council comments, the meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.

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During the competition, the ROV “pilots” are not allowed to look into the pool while performing tasks. Rather, they must have their backs to the pool and rely solely on feeds from on-board sensors and cameras on the ROV. The ROV designed and built by the team this year has eight on-board cameras, six thrusters and two robotic grippers used to manipulate items. It also has a depth sensor that allows the ROV to “hover” at a certain depth, much like a drone. All ROV functions are controlled and monitored using custom Java and Arduino C software, which is written by the students.

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payment on 58 acres of park land the town agreed to purchase in April; $150,000 for further development of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail; $224,000 for sidewalks and $136,000 for maintenance and equipment. Oak Ridge resident Chuck Salmon said he does not like seeing government at any level get bigger and bigger and spending increasing along with it. “I think that’s called ‘tax and spend,’ Salmon told the council. He specifically objected to the $136,000 Oak Ridge allocated for equipment to be used for parks and recreation and to the tax rate remaining at 8 cents. Mike Stone, a former town council member, echoed Salmon’s objection to the tax rate remaining the same next year while the town retains such a healthy fund balance, and Councilman Doug Nodine withheld his support for the budget because of the tax rate. The majority of the council agreed the budget was conservative and community-responsive.

live on roads that the only access is Highway 68, turning onto 68 is a daily dangerous game of ‘jumping’ into the constant stream of fast-moving traffic. Just slowing it down will make it safer.” “I will support it,” Liza White wrote. “But will it be enforced?”

“We’re asking NCDOT to take a closer look at it and see if 35 mph would be appropriate,” he said.

That’s a fair question, and Bruce said if the speed limit is reduced he will work with N.C. State Highway Patrol and the Sheriff’s Office and request they provide extra patrolling in the area when possible.

“I absolutely support it (speed limit reduction),” Oak Ridge resident Martha Pittman wrote on Northwest Observer’s Facebook page. “For those of us who

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 Dwayne Crawford, for his efforts to push our town (Summerfield) backwards and adopt a form of government that only one other North Carolina municipality with a similar-sized population uses. Let’s be progressive, not regressive!  Neighbors who, while doing construction, start the chainsaw at 7 a.m., block the streets and impede the mail delivery and trash pickup, and will burn day and night even on high-wind advisory days.  The person complaining about the Trump administration for deporting illegals. “A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation.” – Ronald Reagan  The “educators” who forever talk about money, but never about education.  Donald Trump for granting recognition and legitimacy to the North Korean despot for nothing in return while insulting our close ally, the prime minister of Canada. It’s a destructive foreign policy. Not America first, but America alone and stupid.  Oak Ridge CVS. Your landscaping, parking lot and garbage area are all a mess and a disgrace to our lovely town. Please clean up your act!  The reader who thinks the Trump administration is demonizing immigrants and snatching away their children. They broke the law when they came here illegally. I agree we shouldn’t be separating families. They should be deported together. Then enter legally.  The athletic staff at Northwest Middle who gave in after a parent complained last year because their child did not receive the MVP award. By not giving out awards you allowed a whiney parent to eliminate deserved recognition.  The person who griped about the Trump administration tearing families apart. If you’re here illegally you are breaking the law. Most illegals have been here long enough to apply for citizenship. Breaking the law = deportation. And they knew it.  Organizers of Stokesdale Elementary School’s fourth-grade Celebration of Success on June 8. There was no PA system, and we couldn’t hear a word of what the three teachers were saying.

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Dry tap fees are wrong Regarding the Town of Stokesdale charging dry tap fees, just because they can be charged doesn’t mean they should be. We have been paying forever for water we don’t use and don’t plan to use.

during my cancer treatments these past 24 months has been rough. Also, my husband has been disabled for 24 years and we have a son with cerebral palsy. Paying a bill we shouldn’t owe is ridiculous.

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Secure your valuables Sgt. Tim Popek with Guilford County Sheriff’s District 1 Office reminds residents to secure valuables when moving or having workers in your home. “In the last couple of weeks the District has had multiple high-end pieces of jewelry reported stolen when workers have had access to them. Protect yourself,” Popek wrote on nextdoor.com. And as always, do not leave valu-

ables visible in your vehicle – and even when you do lock valuables in your trunk, make sure you don’t wait to get to your destination to open the trunk and put them inside; rather, lock them inside your trunk before you get to your destination so that your action won’t be observed by would-be criminals who can simply break your window and then access the trunk.

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ARRESTS June 6 | After two brothers were involved in a dispute at a home in the 6900 block of Summerfield Road in Summerfield, one of the brothers caused $2,000 worth of damage to the other brother’s vehicle. The known 47-year-old suspect was charged with Injury to Personal Property and taken to

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SAVE THE DATE Join us for "WALK WITH A DOC," a free community walk, on Saturday, June 16, 8am, at Oak Ridge Town Park. You'll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic, then enjoy a healthy walk and conversation with a doctor. Every walk is FREE and pre-registration is not required. Email walkoakridgenc@gmail.com with any

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VBS Come discover Jesus in our TIME LAB VBS, June 18-22, 6:30-8:45pm at Summerfield First Baptist Church. For more details or to register, visit our website at www. summerfieldfbc.com.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Fri., June 15, & Sat., June 16, 7:30am, 158 Shagbark Dr., Summerfield. So much stuff it's a mini flea market. Tools indoor/outdoor stuff.

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YARD SALE, Saturday, June 16, 8am-1pm, 8307 Providence North Drive, Stokesdale (off Highway 158 across from Parker's). Items: furniture, baby stuff, clothing and household items. POP-UP SALE, Sat., June 16, 9am-2pm, downtown Stokesdale (8428 Highway 158). Selling furniture, art, crafts, etc. If anyone has something they want to sell, cost will be $5 to set up their table. Call Pam Lemmons for more info, (336) 580-1729.

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NC FORESTRY MULCHING SERVICE is offering services to the Triad of NC. Insured for $2 million, 13 years experience. Did you know when you mulch the forest it puts all the organic materials back into the soil? Put the dozer up and call us for a quote today. We take on large or small jobs. We do work for farmers, building contractors, government agencies, land owners, hunting clubs, realtors, and the list goes on. We can handle up to a 10-inch in diameter tree. Let us clean your land like never before. Call us today, (336) 362-6181, or email ncforestrymulching@gmail.com.

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

LAWNCARE / LANDSCAPING AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free estimates. (336) 644-1174. FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Spring prep & tree work. Complete landscape maint. & hardscaping Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 458-6491. FORESTRY MULCHING Cheaper and eco-friendly alternative compared to your traditional land clearing! (336) 362-6181, www.ncforestrymulching.com. CUTTING EDGE LAWNCARE. Affordable. Dependable. Mowing, aeration, leaf removal and more! Please call anytime for free estimate, (336) 706-0103. STUMP GRINDING up to 24 inch diameter. Call or text Morris, (336) 880-7498. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic./Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER. (336) 643-1119. CLEAN CUT LAWN CARE Have "No Mow" worries. Quality service at a low price. Call for a free estimate. Donnie, (336) 671-9940.

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CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 643-9332. www.carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. SOUTHERN CUTS LAWN CARE Affordable and dependable, complete lawn maintenance services. 13 years experience. Mowing, pruning, pine needles, mulch, aeration, seeding, leaf removal and more! Call Nathan Adkins, (336) 500-1898. STOKESDALE LAWN & SERVICE Mowing, aeration, weed-eating, leaf sweep. $50 minimum. (336) 840-8164. 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. WE DO IT ALL WITH PRIDE! For low rates on lawn service, call (336) 404-3983. AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING for all your landscape needs, including irrigation, installation and repair. Please call Joe at J. Gibson Landscaping, (336) 419-7236. American owned & operated. In God We Trust. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Lawn maint, landscaping. Irrigation/ landscape contractor. Hardscaping & landscape lighting. 26 years exp. (336) 399-7764. EXTERIOR GREENSCAPES, LLC Lawn maintenance service. Call for your quote today. (336) 682-1456.

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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.

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

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A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, (336) 621-6962.

AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875. 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.

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

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS ON EAGLE'S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519. COX POOL SERVICE. Openings/closings, weekly maintenance, chemicals included, free estimates. Damion, (336) 327-5122. GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

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

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

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CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior & exterior. Free est., lic/ins. (336) 669-5210. CINDY’S PAINTING Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155.

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

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, dock work, siding, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 38 years exp. (336) 362-6343. KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 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. HAMMERSMITH WOODWORKING LLC. Carpentry, custom cabinetry, built-ins, exterior repairs. ASP – Helping Hand. Over 30 years exp. Call Carlton, (336) 404-3002. ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981. 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. JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com. 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.

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PAINTING & DRYWALL

CUTTING EDGE PRESSURE WASHING Affordable. Dependable. Please call anytime for free estimate, (336) 706-0103.

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.

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

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

KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Residential shingle & metal roofing. Free est. (336) 362-7469.

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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 (336) 643-8191 or (336) 580-3245.

MISC. SERVICES COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068. BELEWS BOAT & RV STORAGE New customer "Summer Special" – three months storage for $110. Call (336) 9494272 or (336) 542-6574. SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470. MG BUSINESS SERVICES Admin. & presentation support, personal assist., Spanish-English translator. Call (336) 298-1099 or email mgbuservice@gmail.com.

MISC. FOR SALE ART PRINT FOR SALE. Limited edition William Mangum Bread of Life – Old Guilford Mill. $500. Call (336) 414-2125.

MISC. WANTED FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, any and all gas items, tillers, gocarts & golf carts, ATVs, generators, power washers, chain saws. (336) 689-4167. FABRIC NEEDED for Sew to Sow Ministry to make dresses for girls in Kenya. Cotton fabrics work best, any amount. Also need gently used, usable sewing machines, buttons, ribbon, lace trimming, elastic and thread. Call Beth, (336) 644-8155. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. (336) 552-0328.

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One-of-a-kind updated home on 2.6 ac. in Oak Ridge. Rocking chair front porch, playhouse, tons of storage, stained glass windows and historic charm! 4 bedrooms and 4 baths and meticulously restored! Preappraised and lovingly cared for! $479,500

3,500+ sq. ft. 4 BR/3 BA. Popular Triple Lakes community. Custom built Cape Cod style home. Open floor plan, master on main with oversize closets, jetted tub, and separate shower. Ample storage with hall closets, walk out eve storage and 1,000-sq.-ft. floored attic. Beautiful well landscaped lot. Walk to fishing ponds and neighborhood pool. $425,000

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Immaculate condition – shows like new! 4 BR/3.5 BA, 3,750+ sq. ft. Great floor plan, updated kitchen, master suite on main level. Beautiful landscaping, extensive outdoor entertainment areas. Oak Ridge and Northwest school district! Offered at $488,500

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