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Council deliberates over bulk water purchase policy, vehicle servicing by STEVE MANN STOKESDALE – “The Long and Winding Road” could have been the musical backdrop of the June 14 weekly Wednesday meeting of the Stokesdale Town Council. A meandering discussion about amending the town’s bulk water purchase policy and use permit lasted almost one hour and 52 minutes and prompted

Mayor Randy Braswell to say, “It seems like when we put a finger in one hole, somebody drills another one.” The discussion ended with a temporary motion that will expire June 22 at 5 p.m. A second agenda item required three motions before Braswell instructed Town Administrator/Finance Officer Kim Hemric to send a purchase order to a vendor to

change the oil and conduct an inspection and emissions test on the vehicle driven by the town’s former deputy sheriff. The bulk water discussion was in response to a situation at the Northwest Meadows subdivision, where several weeks ago the utility contractor for developer Keystone Homes installed an unauthorized

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IN THIS ISSUE News in Brief ................................3 Your Questions ............................4 Bits & Pieces ................................5 Summerfield Town Council ........6 Valedictorian, Salutatorian Q&A ...............8 & 10 Student Artist Gallery .................9 Crime/Incident Report ............. 14 Community Calendar .............. 15 Grins & Gripes ........................... 17 Letters/Opinions ....................... 18 Classifieds ................................. 19 Index of Advertisers .................23 NWO on the Go! .......................24

June rainfall leaves trees, property and drivers at risk Rainfall neared a June record just three weeks into the month by JOE GAMM NW/NORTHERN GUILFORD – Thunderstorms have rumbled through the area on an almost daily basis over the past few weeks. The storms have dumped heavy rains on the region and caused scattered power outages. During a particularly strong storm on June 14, a horse died on a Summerfield farm. The storms pushed powerful straightline winds through the area and knocked down multiple trees all across Guilford County that night, according to the National Weather Service in Raleigh. One of those falling trees, a 150-year-old

oak, may have killed a horse near Pleasant Ridge and Stanley Huff roads. The storm knocked down the massive tree about 8 p.m., according to Jody Esque, with High Silver Texas Paint Farm. Esque, her friends and a veterinarian sped out to the scene, where Sugar, a 23-year-old mare was down beside the tree and couldn’t get up. Esque tried coaxing her up with grain, but Sugar died. The veterinarian was not certain the tree had actually hit Sugar, who showed little sign of external injuries, Esque said. Esque was heartbroken. “These horses are my babies,” she said. Sixteen other horses on the farm were not hurt in the incident. Esque said she

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Home burglaries may be connected OAK RIDGE – Three break-ins that happened within two days in and near Oak Ridge could be related, Guilford County sheriff’s investigators said. On June 13, sometime between 12:30 and 3:30 a.m., a suspect pushed a window air conditioning unit out of a back window of a home on Stigall Road in Kernersville, just outside Oak Ridge’s western boundaries. Once inside, the suspect took a Harry Potter wand and a set of Beats headphones with a combined value of $250. The next day, suspects broke into a home on Eastridge Road in Oak Ridge and took a .223-caliber assault rifle, a .22-caliber rifle, a handgun, ammunition, a jewelry box, bracelet, class ring and a clear jewelry necklace holder. The value of the stolen items was $5,000. On the same day, someone entered a

 CLARIFICATION

An article on page 7 of our June 9-15 issue (“Planning Board chair resigns, vice chair steps up”) was incomplete. Patrick Sullivan did not formally resign as chairman of the Stokesdale Planning Board, nor did he resign from the board. Sullivan said Deputy Clerk Diana Marcus

home on Beeson Road, which runs along Oak Ridge’s western boundaries, through an unlocked side door. Once inside, the suspects took cash, a Canon camera, an L.L. Bean backpack, jewelry and flatware with a total value of $2,130. “They very well could be related,” Detective C.A. Rogers of the sheriff's District 1 office said. “The homes are very close together.” Rogers encourages residents to help keep watch over their neighbors’ properties when they are away. “I would also encourage citizens to call if they see something suspicious – no matter how small something is that gets their attention,” she said. She also emphasizes that people should lock the doors to their homes and their vehicles.

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communication spreads about there being a faster, more efficient interstate option available, more tractor-trailer drivers will choose that option. The northern end of the N.C. 68/ U.S. 220 Connector (I-73) in Rockingham County is expected to open this fall, which should also draw more tractor-trailer traffic onto the new interstate. And finally, a section of I-73 that runs

from the Bryan Boulevard/Airport Parkway interchange, near Piedmont Triad International Airport, to N.C. 68 is expected to open within the next few weeks and that section should further relieve tractor-trailer traffic on N.C. 68. Still, both Lorenz and Eason point out that sometimes it will simply make sense for drivers of tractor-trailers to travel on N.C. 68 and N.C. 150 to get to their nearby destination.

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Will there be more signs installed to let truck drivers know they have the option of using the four-lane interstate rather than the twolane highways in our area? Installing signs such as the ones you are asking about is one of the last things to be completed as part of a highway project, according to resident engineer Kris Lorenz with the N.C. Department of Transportation. “We have signs up for the traffic shift,” Lorenz said. “And we’ve got a sign up that says double (twin) tractor-trailers have to go down U.S. 220 (unless an exception has been made, twin trailers are allowed on U.S. highways but not state highways). Patty Eason, a construction engineer with NCDOT, adds that NCDOT staff has ridden on I-73 and can confirm there are trucks traveling on the new 6-plus-mile stretch of the interstate which opened May 19. “We have seen trucks using it so we know they are aware of it,” Eason said, noting NCDOT provides updates to the National Highway System, a network of highways and interstates within the United States, about new roadways that have opened and that information in turn is communicated to trucking firms. “Most trucking firms have a logistics person whose job is to be aware of changes in routes,” she said. “We can’t say that truck drivers can’t use N.C. 68,” Eason added, while noting that as

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Members of Oak Ridge Society Foundation (shown) joined Oak Ridge Historic Preservation Commission and Town Council members on June 1 for a historic marker dedication ceremony at Oak Ridge Town Park, which was once farmland. ORS Foundation members pictured, from left, are Irvin Angel, Larry Friddle, Kathy and David Linville, Brenda and Al Taylor and Coak May. OAK RIDGE – At one time the Benbow, Stafford and Linville families all farmed the land that is now home to Oak Ridge Town Park, located off Linville Road and Lisa Drive. To that end, Oak Ridge Historic Preservation Commission members held a ceremony at the park on June 1 to unveil a historic marker which pays homage to the town’s agricultural roots and the families who played a significant role in shaping the community. “Farmlands and woodlands are every bit as much a part of our heritage as our structures are,” HPC chair Ann Schneider told a small group of people who attended the ceremony. The former Benbow/Stafford farm is in the heart of the Town’s historic district. “It’s not like the typical historic downtown that you see in towns across North Carolina and up and down the East Coast,” Schneider said. “We have what is known as a rural historic district and there

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June 13 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES  Mayor Mark Brown and council members Dena Barnes, Mike Adams, Reece Walker, Dianne Laughlin and John O’Day convened at 6:30 p.m. for the monthly council meeting on June 13.  Town Manager Scott Whitaker reminded everyone of the upcoming kids’ Fishing Derby on the morning of June 17 and Music in the Park later that evening.  Regarding a special-called Zoning Board meeting on June 5 not being posted on the Town’s website, Whitaker said a lot of notice about the meeting had been given besides what was legally required, but he apologized for it not being on the website and said staff would try to do better in the future. Town Attorney Bill Hill confirmed

notice of the meeting had been legally sufficient, while also acknowledging it would have been good to post it on the Town’s website.  Capt. Jenna Daniels of Summerfield Fire Department, who was in attendance, was recognized for receiving the North Carolina Child Passenger Safety Technician of the Year award for the state’s central region last month.

CITIZEN COMMENTS  Dwayne Crawford said not posting the Zoning Board’s June 5 meeting on the Town’s website reflected a repeating pattern of not adequately notifying citizens about upcoming meetings. However, he said there were more

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serious issues of concern and then cited a specific rezoning case approved by the council in October 2013. When Council voted on that request, Crawford said it did not include the legally required statement confirming its action is consistent with an adopted comprehensive plan and a brief description of why the action was reasonable and in the public’s best interest.  Teresa Pegram said she should not have to continue asking for her application to amend the Town’s comprehensive plan to be acted upon. Speaking on behalf of Save Our Summerfield Committee, Pegram had presented the application and a $1,500 check to the council at its March 14 meeting. At its April 11 meeting, the council agreed it would not be appropriate to accept the $1,500 check to amend the plan and that it should be refunded. On June 7 Pegram and committee co-chair Dwayne Crawford sent the Town a letter saying they declined its offer to refund their $1,500 application fee. “We expect our valid request to amend our comp plan to work its way through the full amendment process,” Pegram said.  Priscilla Olinick said after looking at the list of recommended applicants to appoint to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Review Committee, she felt the committee was “stacked,” the council intended to appoint them so it could get the results it wanted, and the committee was “not a good representation of the Town of Summerfield.” SFD report. Capt. Jenna Daniels reported Summerfield Fire Department responded to 35 fire-related calls, 54 EMS-related calls and 26 other calls in May, and installed 29 car seats.

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people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries; sparklers alone account for more than one-fourth of fireworks injuries treated in emergency rooms. “If you want to see fireworks, go to a public show put on by experts,” Daniels advised. “If you do choose to use consumer fireworks, please use extreme caution so that we don’t show up at your Independence Day BBQ.” EMS report. On behalf of Guilford County Emergency Medical Service, Whitaker reported the department responded to 64 calls in Summerfield Fire District in May, facilitated an active shooter exercise at Southwest Middle School and a hurricane exercise simulating the effects of a hurricane; also, EMS responded to an incident related to a severe thunderstorm in northern Guilford County.

PUBLIC HEARING: Budget Whitaker said no citizens attended the meeting on May 23 when the final draft budget for FY2017-18 was presented. The budget is online at www. summerfieldgov.com and hard copies of the 40-page budget booklet were also available at the meeting. Besides covering operating costs, the $2,484,066-budget supports nine key goals for the upcoming fiscal year:  Construct the northern Summerfield Athletic Park parking lot  Complete design and engineering of the A&Y Greenway (South)  Construct three town signs at key scenic corridor junctions  Work with architect to develop a master plan for the N.C. 150 (Oak Ridge Road) and Summerfield Road intersection

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 Adopt Unified Development Ordinance re-writes with input from new UDO Review Committee  Distribute quarterly issues of Town newsletter Whitaker noted the proposed budget is $868,281 higher than the current year’s amended budget, primarily due to the planned capital projects. To balance the budget, $1,284,516 will be appropriated from reserves of about $7.6 million. There is no proposed change to the current property tax rate of 2.75 cents per $100 property valuation. “Sometimes we get a question about appropriating so much fund balance,” Whitaker added. “This budget clarifies that is not a long-term strategy for us. We’re in the middle of some capital projects that have been planned for several years and have finally come to fruition, so we’re using fund balance to pay for that… It’s just worth noting, because this comes up a lot from the public.”

(in March 2012) as just one example of the Town not being transparent.  Gary Brown applauded the council for what he said were efforts to move the controversial PD issue forward. “You have listened to opinions on both sides and taken a very thoughtful approach, and now folks are complaining about it. I appreciate what is being done for our community by you folks,” Brown said.  Jane Doggett said by the time the draft budget was formally presented at a special called meeting on May 23 the council and Finance Committee had held several budget-related meetings and given citizens many opportunities for input. “Like Gary (Brown), I appreciate what you all have done,” Doggett said, then referencing her support for moving forward with plans to extend the A&Y Greenway through Summerfield, she added, “I want to walk on that trail, not wait until I have to be pushed in a wheelchair.”

As Whitaker did a brief walk-through of the budget, he noted that projected property valuations of $1,511,185,393 reflect an increase of 6.75 percent over last year.

With no further comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:09 p.m.

“That really helps us do a lot with a low tax rate,” he said.

“By the time we get here (to the final public hearing for the budget) we are ready to make a decision,” he said.

The Town projects it will receive $411,000 in property tax revenue next fiscal year, which is its largest source of revenue. Following close behind is a projected $395,000 in revenue from the Town’s share of utility franchise taxes placed on cable, natural gas, telecommunications and sold waste disposal bills.

CITIZEN COMMENTS on the budget

Whitaker said council and staff reviewed the proposed budget fully on May 23 as part of the normal budget process.

Finance Manager Dee Hall was thanked for all her work on the budget. “This is the first year we got to work closely together on it and it’s been a great experience,” Whitaker said. O’Day confirmed that operating costs are entirely covered by annual revenue and that money from reserves is being appropriated strictly for capital expenses.

 Don Wendelken said the council had already decided to approve the budget, so public input would have no impact at this point.

 5  0 to approve the proposed FY2017-18 budget, which includes a property tax of 2.75 cents per $100 valuation (as it has been since July 1, 2014).

 Dwayne Crawford referenced the Parks and Rec Committee being dissolved

Read more coverage from this meeting in next week’s issue.

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Northwest and Northern High School valedictorian and salutatorian proﬁles compiled by Patti Stokes and Joe Gamm

Meet NWHS's co-valedictorians you were QaWhen Q high school freshman, did you think about being valedictorian of your graduating class?

“At the end of ninth grade I went to my brother’s graduMallory Maurer co-valedictorian ation and saw all the people talking on stage. I thought that would be so cool to do that when I graduated. Then when I realized in 11th grade that I was at the top of my class, I wanted to stay there.”

What was your most challenging class in high school? “AP world history.

“I took it in 10th grade and I wasn’t in full working mode yet. I’m also not really a ‘history person,’ and we had to do a lot of reading and write a lot of essays.” Despite that, Mallory’s final grade in that class was an “A.” In fact, she didn’t make anything less than an A her entire four years of high school.

other about being valedictorian? “Elisabeth and I did talk about which one of us might be valedictorian. Neither one of us were concerned about which one it would be. Even if she had come in first and I had been salutatorian, that would have been great.”

Over your four years of high school, Qhow did you spend your time outside

the classroom? “I was a cheerleader for the school and did competitive cheerleading. I was also in a couple of clubs. I didn’t have a lot of down time, but when I did, I enjoyed hanging out with my friends.”

On average, how much time did you Qspend on homework every day?

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Ten years from now, which teachers do Qyou think will have made a long-lasting

impact on you? “Mrs. Wells, my AP chemistry teacher. I learned so much from her and we were always doing something different. She made it so fun and she’s a great person. “Also, Mrs. Hudson, my pre-calculus and calculus teacher, for going above and beyond.”

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freshman, did you think about being valedictorian of your graduating class? “No, it wasn’t a priority. My focus was just figuring out what Troy Minor high school is all valedictorian about.” What was your most challenging class in high school? “It was probably AP Chemistry. Chemistry was pretty hard for me the whole time. If you ever got behind, you stayed behind. It was a mess.” Over your four years in high school, how did you spend your time outside the classroom? “I like to do a lot of things with sports. When I can, I play golf with my family and friends. We also play basketball – pickup games with friends and things like that.”

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What are your plans for college and Qbeyond?

“I’m going to Duke and will study economics. I’d like to maybe do something on Wall Street or go back and get a business degree.

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an interesting fact about yourQselfWhat’s was your most challenging class that not everyone knows? QinWhat high school? “Maybe that I can juggle.”

“Probably just seeing all the people I grew up with every day. We’re all going to different places, so we probably won’t see each other that much.”

impact on you? “Miss Mulry, my Spanish teacher. I had her all four years of high school. I went to Peru with her and my class on a field trip. We got pretty close.”

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Do you have any advice to incoming freshmen? “Try to have as much fun as you can. Just enjoy high school. It goes by really fast. It’s actually not that bad. Don’t wish it away too soon.”

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“AP Chemistry was pretty hard. It was just a lot of work and a lot of science combined. The teacher is really good, but she is also really tough.”

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freshman, did you think about being at the top of your graduating class? “It was definitely on my mind. My two older siblings were Laura Sauer both valedictorians salutatorian at Northern. My freshman year, I felt a lot

Although Laura and Troy Minor, class valedictorian, both cited AP Chemistry as their hardest classes, they did not take the class together. In fact, they never had a class together in high school.

During your four years of high school, Qhow did you spend your time outside the classroom? “I was in a lot of clubs. Student Council and Science Olympiad. I played soccer all four years.

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NWHS Valedictorian Q&A “I’m going to UNC Chapel Hill and plan to major in chemistry and minor in neuroscience. After that I want to go to med school and become either a neurologist or a neurosurgeon.

I also enjoy playing the piano and getting coffee with friends.”

“The Nightingale,” which I enjoyed very much. I also have been on a Hemingway kick after reading “For Whom the Bell Tolls” for a book project and have read several of his books, including “The Sun Also Rises.”

Ten years from now, which teachers do Qyou think will have made the most long-

freshman, did you think about being valedictorian of your graduating class? “No, as a freshman it wasn’t a goal of mine to be valedicElisabeth Molnar co-valedictorian torian, it just worked out that way. I took French in middle school and I took a lot of AP classes in high school, which gave me a higher GPA.” What was your most challenging class in high school? “AP chemistry.”

Over your four years of high school, Qhow did you spend your time outside the classroom? “I ran cross country, participated in service clubs and did Science Olympiad.

“I think I got a 76 on a pre-calculus test, which was a C. I came close to making a B that quarter, but I didn’t and I haven’t had anything less than an A.”

If you could have changed anything book or author? Q about your high school experience, Q Do“Iyoureadhavea lot.a favorite I just finished reading what would it have been?

What’s an interesting fact about yourself that not everyone knows? “I like to knit. I don’t do it frequently, but I enjoy it when I do. I’ve knitted scarves and a blanket.” you were QaWhen high school

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lasting impact on you? “Mrs. Wells, who teaches AP chemistry, and Mr. Thompson, who I had for European history. “Mrs. Wells’ class was difficult, but her personality made it more interesting and she showed a lot of possibilities of things you could do with chemicals. “I liked how Mr. Thompson connected European history with current social issues and how issues in Europe and around the world led to the society we have today.”

do you think made the diﬀerence QinWhat you doing so well in school? “I’ve always done my homework. I hate procrastination and the feeling of having something being held over my head. So I put the time into my work and studied when I needed to and it worked out well.”

What’s the lowest grade you’ve ever made (in high school)?

“I would have spent less time worrying about grades.”

Do you have any advice for incoming Qhigh school freshmen? “Keep the big picture in mind. Try to get good grades and do extracurricular activities. Keep the end goal of college in mind if that’s your plan, and make sure you balance your time.”

What are your plans for college and Qbeyond?

“I’ll attend UNC-Chapel Hill and major in something in the sciences, probably psychology or biology. I like languages a lot and want to study German or Spanish. I went to Germany two summers ago and I want to visit there again and be able to speak to the people in their own language.”

What will you miss most about high Qschool?

“The people, and especially my good friends – three of my best friends are going to different colleges than me.”

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June 8 | An unknown person fraudulently used a credit card belonging to a resident of Clear Springs Road in Oak Ridge to purchase items totaling $1,441. June 15 | The resident of a home on Crooked Oak Drive in Summerfield reported that someone had used her credit card at 5:46 p.m. that day to fraudulently purchase $18.96 in merchandise.

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She said the storms that night produced strong straight-line winds, some in excess of 60 mph. Water-saturated soils make trees susceptible to the powerful winds. On June 14, Piedmont Triad International Airport received .36 inches of rain. The day before, it received 1.33 inches, breaking a record for June 13, which at 1.07 inches was set in 1982. Rainfall set records again on June 16 (2.16 inches) and June 19 (2.55 inches). With 9.12 inches already on the ground a little more than halfway through the month, the area already neared a record June rainfall amount. The record of 10.5 inches was set in 2006. Much more rain was forecast for June 22-26. Local firefighters said they don’t anticipate flooded roads during the next series of storms, but standing water is

Even if the state gets a “flash drought” with high heat and no rain, the subsoil will remain saturated for some time, he said. “It’s amazing how quickly the top layers of topsoil will dry out,” Moneypenny said. “It’s a couple of weeks. If you’re looking at the lower parts of subsoil, it takes twice as long.”

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apparatus on a fire hydrant to irrigate sod. In 2016, the town had authorized the contractor to attach an apparatus to hydrant 183 on Eversfield Road to irrigate a berm required by the town’s development ordinance. A water account had been established, with the developer paying for the water and a monthly availability fee. The apparatus was removed during the winter.

A few days after the contractor learned the tap fee would be $10,000, an unauthorized apparatus was installed. Braswell said he told the contractor to turn it off until council decided what to do. In addition to the definition of “temporary” and “attended,” the council’s discussion covered such items as fees, policy enforcement, safety issues and liabilities. The motion – approved 4-0 with Frank Bruno absent – authorized the connection at the Eversfield Road hydrant, provided it only operates 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and is attended by an authorized individual in sight of the hydrant with a cell phone to call 9-11 in an emergency. The motion expires June 22 at 5 p.m. The contractor was notified to disconnect the apparatus on hydrant 190 and did, Hemric confirmed. The next day, the contractor purchased a ¾-inch meter for the hydrant on Eversfield Road for $1,145. The motion gave the council a week to amend the bulk water purchase policy and bulk water/hydrant use permit. Once

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“It would take some pretty strong winds to knock down a tree that large,” she said in a phone interview. “That and the heavy rain we’ve had over the past couple of days.”

All that water will leave ground saturated for weeks, according to NWS Hydrologist Mike Moneypenny.

In December, Braswell suggested transferring the 2009 Dodge Charger driven by the town’s former deputy sheriff to the water system to be used to read electronic water meters and perform other duties that are contracted out. The vehicle, with 112,118 miles, had been declared surplus and listed twice for sale; neither bid was accepted. Braswell said the vehicle needed to be checked out at a service center.

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The massive oak’s roots had rotted out, according to tree service personnel on the scene. The rot and the water-saturated ground probably led to the tree falling, according to meteorologist Kathleen Carroll, with the weather service.

that is completed, developers will have to reapply for permits under the new policy.

The contractor also asked to install an irrigation apparatus with a 2-inch meter attached to hydrant 190 in the yard of a new house at the corner of Kingsley Place and Northwest Meadows Drive because the standard residential ¾-inch meter would not meet his needs.

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was still reeling because another horse died of pneumonia a few weeks earlier. That had been the first horse to die at her farm in 20 years.

Summerfield Fire Chief Chris Johnson warned that in spots – particularly along U.S. 220 where road construction continues and final grading isn’t complete – standing water on roadways could cause vehicles to hydroplane. Slow down and watch for hazards, he advises.

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GRINS to...  People who drive cautiously instead of recklessly and fast through parking lots. Drivers backing out of parking spaces cannot always see speeding approaching cars, especially with large vehicles on both sides of them.  The staff and students at Destination Arts (in Oak Ridge Commons) for a wonderful recital!  Wilson Landscaping for working me in on short notice. Employees were very nice and polite.

GRIPES to...  NCDOT for the mess at the U.S. 158/220 intersection. When are you going to finish this unsafe eyesore that has been the same way for over six years?  Coach Rolfes (NWHS head football coach, who is leaving his position after three seasons to take over as head football coach at Page High School), for telling our kids loyalty and integrity matter. Don’t talk the talk if you can’t walk the walk.  Homeowners who hire workers who block the entire neighborhood street and don’t give any advance notice to their neighbors who are trying to get to work on time but are forced to detour.  Politicians who want a water system. I came from Long Island, New York, and our public water supply was sold to Germany. We were paying $50 a month for water, and more during the summer.

Keep our water wells free!  Stokesdale Town Council for allowing Kim Hemric to demonstrate she has authority (which she does not) on taxing the citizens of Stokesdale according to budget (ref. p. 6 of last week’s NWO) There needs to be salary cuts first. Editor’s note: I’m a little confused by this gripe. Hemric, who serves as the Town’s finance officer as well as administrator, gave a budget statement prior to the public hearing for the budget at the Town Council’s June 8 meeting. During her statement she said that once again, Stokesdale would not be levying a property tax on its citizens (to date, Stokesdale has not yet levied a tax on its citizens). The wording of our coverage went like this: “Hemric confirmed the Town proposes no property tax to support its budgets for the 2017-18 fiscal year.”  People who run automated sprinklers in their yards after ample rainfall, especially when we are dependent on well water.  The elderly lady on Beeson Road who flags down passersby requesting money for her son’s medical needs. This appears to be a scam according to talk within the Oak Ridge area. Editor’s note: After receiving this gripe as well as some phone calls about this, we visited the elderly woman at her home on June 20. We’re in the process of confirming whether she has a son and if so, whether he has had serious medical issues that required surgery and resulted in mounting medical bills. We’ll report our findings next week.

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wish he had turned his camera to show the other side of the coin! There are great possibilities ahead and a model is in the thriving Town And Country Barbershop. This business is growing “leaps and bounds,” offering excellent service to its regular customers.

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“I went on a lot of mission trips with Daystar Church. At Nashville, we did a lot of worship and sermons directed toward young people. We washed buses. They were gross. That was really nasty. But, we also played with children.”

What is your favorite book? “I read a lot. It’s hard to pick one favorite author. The ‘Harry Potter’ books are always good. I also enjoy Rick Riordan’s books.” What will you miss most about high school? “I’ll definitely miss seeing all my friends every day. I see them all the time. I don’t know anybody from Northern going to Liberty.” Ten years from now, which teachers do you think will have made a long-lasting impact on you? “I’ll remember a lot of them, actually.

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I really liked my Latin teacher, Mrs. Robin Barber. She doesn’t teach there anymore. I could name five or six more teachers.”

Do you have any advice to incoming Qfreshmen?

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MAID-2-SHINE. Excellent service, 15 years (336) 338-0223.

MAIDS OF HONOR, INC. $25 off! Triad’s oldest! 40 years in service. Bonded staff. English speaking. (336) 708-2407.

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censed & insured. Call for your free quote! Lisa, (336) 207-0770. HOME CLEANING. Afford. rates, ref. avail., 10 years exp. Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592. WINDOW GENIE WINDOW CLEANING 3M Window Film – save on your energy bills and enjoy the view. Fully ins., free est. Greensboro.windowgenie.com, (336) 268-8586. MAID 2 GLIMMER.

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EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture placement. E-mail appeninc@gmail.com or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411.

ELECTRICAL BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC Residential, commercial & solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192.

FLOORING It’s A CARPET thing! Repairs, restretch, replace. (336) 643-6500.

10 years experience. (336) 423-9786.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good referenc-

APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr. Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.

es, free est., 25 years exp. (336) 309-0747.

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OLD SCHOOL HOME REPAIR/ IMPROVEMENT

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Jerry & Lisa Potkay, Owners • Oak Ridge, NC

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Accredited A+ Rating, oldschoolsjhr@triad.rr.com BBB of Central NC Home Repairs & Improvements • Painting Wood Rot Repairs • Bathroom Remodeling Decks and much more! • Insured

GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & Service Center. All types sold and repaired; comm/res. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. (336) 548-9286 or (336) 312-3844. GARY’S HANDYMAN HOME SERVICES “Providing value for the home-ownership experience.” Gary Gellert, serving NC’s Piedmont Triad area. Garygellert@gmail.com, (336) 423-8223. L & T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE LLP “We get you mowing!” Free pickup and delivery. 2103 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. (336) 298-4314.

HOME SERVICES 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. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150. E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, topsoil, lot clearing, bobcat work, excavating, mulch, etc. (336) 451-1282.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING LAWN MOWING. Over 6 years in business. Dependable, quality lawn care. Steve’s Lawn Care, (336) 264-9082. TLC LAWNCARE. Mowing, fertilization, weed control. Providing quality, affordable lawn service for 7+ years. (336) 681-0097.

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ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981.

MOWER REPAIR. Any type mower, weld and repair mower decks. Free pickup and delivery. Call or text Morris, (336) 880-7498.

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490.

Decks | Sun & Screened Porches Roofing | Windows | Gutters

AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free estimates. (336) 644-1174.

REPAIRS | RENOVATIONS (336) 643-0531 haleyhahn.com Licensed & insured

GRADING / HAULING PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.

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STOKESDALE LAWN CARE Reasonable rates, lawns cut, weed-eating. $45 minimum. (336) 338-5865. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 6439332, carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.

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MASONRY

Complete lawn care maintenance. Spring fertilizing, mowing, trimming, pine needles. Res./comm., HOA & annual agreements. Fully insured.

Serving the Triad for 28

years. (336) 362-5860. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic./Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck/chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. (336) 643-1119. CUTTING EDGE LAWNCARE. Affordable. Dependable. Mowing, aeration, leaf remov-

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 estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

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al and more! Please call anytime for free estimate, (336) 706-0103. FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Spring lawn care & general yard clean up. Pine needles and mulch. Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 464-5215. TRACTOR FOR HIRE – Bush hogging,

8605 Triad Dr, Colfax (336) 996-4918 marshallstone.com Schedule Thursday delivery for an additional discount!

grading, brush/tree removal. (336) 207-6632.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, con-

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

crete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820. ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and

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

Call Joe at (336) 643-9157. Mulch, landscaping,

pine needles and straw. (336) 362-3647.

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

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PREMIER CONSTRUCTION. Providing all of your home maintenance needs, remodeling and new construction. (336) 430-9507.

Residential & Commercial David & Judy Long, owners

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CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com.

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.

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WINDOW GENIE PRESSURE WASHING Soft house washing. Window film, window cleaning, gutters. Fully ins., free est., Greensboro.windowgenie.com, (336) 268-8586.

PAINTING & DRYWALL

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

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.

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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.

Services TM Construction , INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

Screened porches | Sunrooms | Patios

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

JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. (336) 362-6343.

ROOFING 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.

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MISC. FOR SALE

PETS & ANIMAL SVCS.

REAL ESTATE

PREMIER ROOFING CONSTRUCTION Insurance specialist, free inspections, res/ comm., BBB A rating. (336) 430-9507.

TRAILER FOR SALE at Smith Mountain Lake. Nice gated community. Drive time one hour, 30 minutes from Summerfield. Trailer, 2005 pontoon boat, carport. $38,000. Call (336) 362-0039.

PET SITTING / BOARDING

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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) 9446118, or visit redrhinoroofing.com. 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.

MISC. SERVICES

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We carry moving & shipping supplies

(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale ACT/SAT SUMMER PREP CLASS at NWHS. Starts 7/17. Area HS students can get info/register at NWHSPTSO.org.

JAZZY MOBILITY SCOOTER, $250/obo. Like new. (336) 427-6198. 10x20’ TENT WITH SIDES, $175. Barely used, excellent cond. (336) 772-1103. ANTIQUES! If you love antiques, come see me! Everyone calls my home the museum. If interested, call (336) 339-3556. FRESH PRODUCE, FLOWERS, vegetable plants & hanging baskets. Knight’s Produce, 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfield. (336) 708-0485.

BASS FISHING BOAT, 19.5’, 150 Mercury outboard motor, w/ trailer. Asking $3,000. (336) 427-3487.

BELEWS LAKE VILLA – loft, large deck, electric lift, W/D, includes furniture. $149,000, lot 115. Call (336) 899-6556.

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WELDING REPAIRS. Pickup and delivery. Trailers, chairs, mowers and more. Call Tim, (336) 588-5270.

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MOVING SALE – ladders, wheelbarrow, gas grill, etc. (336) 643-6797.

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SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470.

REAL ESTATE BETHANY AREA, 3BR, 2BA with hardwoods and appliances, single carport, fenced-in backyard with outside building. Call Wendy, (336) 423-4438, or Serena, (336) 423-6418.

COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068.

BM Guitar Performance EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR now accepting new students in Oak Ridge and surrounding areas. Please call Caleb Zeigler at (336) 686-1106 for more information.

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

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MISC. WANTED $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. (336) 552-0328. 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. Your NWO On the Go Photos! Email photos@nwobserver.com.

LAND FOR SALE 1.36-ACRE HOME SITE in Gwynedd, off Bunch Road, $85,000. (336) 643-7071. 23+ ACRES, STONEVILLE, NC, Grogan Road, within minutes of Lowes and Walmart. Up-and-coming growing area, hunting stand, feeders, well, pond, stream running along property, large 30x50’ storage building. Hunting retreat with A/C, mini kitchen, sleeping area, open fields, wooded areas, last perked in 2014. Showings by appointment only. Cash or pre-qualified buyers only. $199K. Call (561) 704-6179.

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PET SERVICES & PRODUCTS

Stokesdale Heating & Air.....................18

Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........15

Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital.................15 Northwest Animal Hospital..................16 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........15 Westergaard Kennel ............................14

AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICE

REAL ESTATE

Foreign Cars Italia .................................2 Piedmont Truck Tires Inc. ....................10

A New Dawn Realty ............................22 Dede Cunningham, Keller Williams .....23 Jake Letterman, BHHS Yost & Little ....23 KERBAPPEALS – Gail Kerber ..............22 Nancy Hess, BHHS Yost & Little..........23 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ...................23

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2204 Cedar Waxwing Court Popular neighborhood in Northern schools. 4 bedrooms plus bonus. Incredible kitchen and family room combination. Hardwood floors. 2-car garage, private back lot and screened porch. Don’t wait on this one! A must-see. $354,900

Jake Letterman (336) 338-0136

8102 Brittains Field Road, Oak Ridge Meticulously maintained custom home on over 2 acres with 20’x36’ in-ground saltwater pool. Sought-after Oak Ridge/Northwest schools. No HOA. Call for a private showing. $519,000

DeDe Cunningham REALTOR /Broker NC Licensed Contractor ®

(336) 509-1923 www.dedesrealestategroup.com dedecunningham@kw.com

BANK Bank of Oak Ridge ..............................14

BUILDERS KW Builder by Design............................6 TM Construction Services ....................21 Walraven Signature Homes ...................5

CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES Summerfield Family Chiropractic.........15

7798 Polar Drive, Oak Ridge

Nancy J. Hess

nancy.hess@bhhsyostandlittle.com (336) 215-1820

Located in Bear Creek with all the bells and whistles. Calling all car buffs – amazing 4-car garage! Oversized kitchen, family room, office, hobby room, media room plus 4 bedrooms. Like-new condition; built in 2015 and move-in ready! $569,900

Ramilya Siegel CRS, GRI, SRES, Chairman’s Circle Award ( 336 ) 215.9856

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Bella Brazil Brazilian Market ................15

YOUTH SPORTS YMCA of Greensboro .......................... 11

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Vacation at home 32 minutes from downtown Greensboro! 13’ deep cove with double-deck dock out your back door. Fish, swim, kayak or paddle board from your back yard! Comes with 5,000+ SF custom Combs-built home in immaculate condition. 4BR/4.5BA with wine cellar, theatre and workshop. Just listed for $767,000.

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BEK Paint Company ............................21 Carpets By Direct...................................3 Carpet Super Mart..........................12-13 Concrete Repair Solutions .....................7 Furniture Medic ...................................21 Haley Hahn Home Solutions ...............20 House of Stars.....................................15 Marshall Stone ....................................21 Old School Home Repair.....................20 ProStone..............................................16 Southern States ...................................17 Stokesdale Storage ..............................22

LEGAL SERVICES Attorney Bill Barbour ...........................18 Law Office of Susan Greeson ................4 Scott Tippett Law ................................14

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MEDICAL / EYE CARE Baby & Co. ............................................8 LeBauer Healthcare ..............................7 Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery... 3 Novant – Northwest Family Medicine... 11

ORTHODONTIC SERVICES Mitchell, Bartlett & Bell Orthodontics.....9

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