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Citizens, council commended for embracing heritage Three Oak Ridge Town Council members traveled to Raleigh on June 28 to receive a special recognition on behalf of their town by PATTI STOKES

OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge Town Council members Doug Nodine, George McClellan and Mayor Spencer Sullivan were taken aback on June 28 when they visited Raleigh and got a standing ovation from state senators. “Our visit to Raleigh yesterday (June 28) was remarkable for a

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Oak Ridge Town Council members (L-R) Doug Nodine, Mayor Spencer Sullivan, and George McClellan visited Raleigh on June 28. While at the state capital, they got a standing ovation from senators, who honored the town for its 20 years of efﬁcient and representative government.

Mayor’s proposals on dry tap fees spark debate Council to continue discussion at July 12 meeting by STEVE MANN STOKESDALE – Calling it “a starting point” and “an equitable thing to do,” Mayor John Flynt has introduced proposed changes to Stokesdale’s dry tap fee policy that could end the payments. “It’s an issue we’ve been talking about a long time,” Flynt said during a June 21 special meeting of the Stokes-

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dale Town Council on topics regarding the Town’s water system. “I think it’s created a lot of ill will in the town.

I get people on the street saying, ‘Hey, I don’t really think it’s fair. Is there any way I can get out?’ I think, in a sense of fairness, there should be some way to get out.” Mayor John Flynt

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Before the water system was installed in 2003, citizens were offered the opportunity to pay a $200 deposit – which rose to $500 after a few months – as an incentive to sign up. When/if the waterline came by their house, they would not have to pay the connection fee. But if, and only if, the waterline came by their house, they had to pay the availability fee, which currently is $30.50 a month. It was called a “dry tap fee” if the citizen chose not to hook up to the town’s water system.

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Some have said they have paid more in dry tap fees than it currently costs to hook up to the water system. Others, including Flynt, argue that new owners of property should not be required to continue dry tap payments agreed to by the previous owner. And some have refused to pay the $30.50 monthly fee altogether and have delinquent accounts. According to Interim Town Clerk Alisa Houk, there are 72 dry taps.

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Citizens get opportunity to learn about forms of government by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – Municipalities in North Carolina have two forms of government to choose from: mayor-council and council-manager. At the invitation of the Summerfield Town Council, Rob Shepherd, an assistant manager with the North Carolina League of Municipalities, gave a presentation on the two government forms on the evening of June 26. Regardless of the form of government, Shepherd said all municipalities have some common responsibilities, such as establishing long-term goals, creating policy agenda and directing one or more staff members. Representativeness, political leadership and professionalism are also expected of council members in both government forms. “You are the ones elected and the ones closest to the people,” Shepherd told the council members at the meeting. The council-manager form of government dates back to the early 1900s, when government corruption was running rampant and it was felt a measure was needed to bring more professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness into local government, Shepherd explained. Most town/city managers are members of a professional management association and subscribe to a professional code of ethics. “If a violation does exist, it will be investigated,” Shepherd said. While the mayor and council are elected politicians, a manager acts as an executive and oversees the day-to-day operations of the town. Of the municipalities in North Carolina, 100 percent with a population of 10,000 or more operate as council-manager governments. Summerfield’s most recent estimated population is 11,388. With a mayor-council government, such as the town first had when it incor-

porated in 1996, voters elect the mayor and council, who decide what departments and employees they will oversee. Because of there being several council members who are “bosses,” this form of government can lead to employee ambiguity, Shepherd noted. With a council-manager government form, the elected mayor/council hires the town attorney and the town manager, who oversees all other staff. “In this form of government there is less ambiguity about who oversees who,” Shepherd said. If approved, a change to a municipality’s charter, such as what is being proposed in a citizen-driven petition circulating through Summerfield, must remain in effect for two years. If the town reverted back to the mayor-council form of government and hired an administrator, that administrator could get a new set of directives with every election, Summerfield resident Beth Kaplan noted. “Yes, and that’s true even of the manager,” Shepherd responded. When asked if Shepherd knew of any instances in which a North Carolina municipality changed back to a mayor-council form of government after having a manager, he responded that he knew of only one, Bladenboro, and that change was more a result of citizen anger with the manager versus the form of government. Shepherd said municipalities with mayor-council governments often have more difficulty hiring administrators because “most professionals like the protection of general statutes. Plus, having multiple bosses can be confusing; as an administrator, you don’t have the safety net of having things spelled out.” With a council-manager government, the manager can handle issues with con-

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Can you tell me what is being done over Brushy Creek, which runs under Fleming Road (in northwest Greensboro) between the two entrances of Brass Eagle Loop? It looks like a bridge, and if that is what it is, will Fleming be rerouted? Yes, the work you see being done at this location involves replacing the bridge on

Fleming Road. “What the reader is seeing is a temporary bridge to reroute the traffic on Fleming Road so the existing bridge can be removed and the permanent structure can be built in the original location,” Bobby Norris, a district engineer with North Carolina Department of Transportation, told the Northwest Observer. “This method is the only way we could replace this bridge without closing the road and setting up a detour. With the amount of traffic and the length the detour would be, it was

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Why are the postal employees and route carriers at the Oak Ridge Post office not using the back parking lot, which has a capacity for a dozen vehicles? On any given day they occupy a half dozen prime parking spaces in the patron parking area at the front entrance. Polly Duncan, Oak Ridge postmistress, told the Northwest Observer there are 12 postal carriers who start and end their deliveries at Oak Ridge Post Office each day, but there are currently only 11 parking spaces in the parking lot in back of the post office.

GOVERNMENT FORMS ...continued from p. 3 tractors, for example, Councilman Reece Walker noted, and then asked, “With a mayor-council form of government, with no administrator, who would have to contact the contractor?” That would be assigned to the mayor or a council member, Shepherd said.

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The back parking lot of the Oak Ridge Post Ofﬁce has 11 parking spaces, but with 12 postal carriers and vehicles making deliveries throughout the day, carriers are sometimes forced to park their vehicles in the front parking lot, where patrons park.

“Depending on the time of day, it might look like we are not utilizing those spots but as you are aware, this area is not only used by the employees. From 4:50 a.m. to 6:20 p.m. daily, every size vehicle from a van to an 18-wheel truck delivers to our back dock,” Duncan explained. “We are concerned about the ease of use of our facility, but also about

the safety of all who utilize it,” Duncan continued. “There are plans in process that will alleviate the parking situation by the end of summer. Please be patient as we work through this temporary situation. I have attached a picture I took this morning of the back parking lot the reader referenced – as you will see, there is a rainbow of delivery vehicles but no empty spots.”

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At this, Town Manager Scott Whitaker said he served eight years as a council member in a small town with no manager or administrator, and later as the town’s mayor. “It took a lot of my during-the-week time as a council member,” Whitaker said. “There was no manager or administrator to meet with contractors. Then, while I was a mayor, there were a lot of things that had to be done day-to-day that by default there was nobody else to do it… From a practical standpoint, it does put more responsibility on the council and the mayor.” “If a group of people feel it’s important enough to put it to a vote … Let’s let the people tell us what they want to do,” Summerfield resident Tony Burris argued. “All we are asking is, put it to a vote.

Then there would be no complaints.” Referring to the petition being circulated, Walker said the council was not trying to stop that statutory process. A town can change its form of government in two ways: by a voter referendum, or by a vote of the council. Dwayne Crawford, who is leading the citizen-driven petition to put a change to the town’s form of government to a voter referendum, said the presentation on forms of government was premature; Councilwoman Teresa Pegram agreed. “I disagree with that,” Summerfield resident Joe Shelton said. “We have a professional here who is educating us on the process. Personally, I didn’t know enough about it and that’s why I’m here. When you create a petition, you have a group of people lobbying and the other 90 percent of people don’t have a clue about what’s going on.” At that, Mayor Gail Dunham agreed with Crawford and Pegram and said of the evening’s presentation, “I feel the town should back off from the politics and this is premature.”

TOWN HONORED ...continued from p. 1 couple of reasons,” Spencer told the Northwest Observer. “After the senate was convened, Sen. Trudy Wade used her personal privilege to submit a senatorial statement honoring the Town of Oak Ridge on its 20th anniversary. Sen. Wade spoke eloquently about our history as outlined in the statement, and gave a glowing description of how beautiful our growing town looks today. Then she invited her fellow senators to visit our community and see for themselves.” The council members in attendance were honored when Sen. Wade said she had attended a council meeting a few weeks previously and, of all the council meetings she has attended

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in all the municipalities in her district, Oak Ridge’s meeting was the most efficiently run and was conducted with the most positive demeanor. “She then added, ‘We could learn a thing or two from them,” Sullivan said. But that wasn’t all. Sullivan said Wade then called on Lt. Gov. Forrest to introduce the three council members representing Oak Ridge, which he did. “He asked us to stand, and to our surprise we received a lengthy standing ovation! It was a shock to all of us,” Sullivan said. See upcoming issues for details on the Oak Ridge Special Events Committee’s plans for celebrating the town’s 20year history over the next several months.

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DRY TAP DEBATE ...continued from p. 1

About 18 of those include what Flynt called “significant” delinquent accounts, totaling $125,530 and ranging from about $1,000 to $21,405.91, according to Deputy Clerk Priscilla Hunsucker. Flynt admitted the odds of collecting on those accounts are slim. Several attorneys have been hired for debt collection, but results have varied. Stokesdale hasn’t had a lawyer for debt collection since April. Flynt said all property owners paying dry tap fees and whose accounts are current have paid more than $3,902, the current residential connection fee. As a result, he proposes that:

would not have to pay additional tap fees effective Sept. 1, unless they decide to connect to the town’s water system. The owner would not be required to pay a connection fee for residential service, but would have to pay for a back-flow prevention device, if it is required. At the time of connection, the normal monthly charges for water, water-use fees and a reconnection fee would apply.  Property owners with outstanding water bills/dry tap charges can have their dry tap fees suspended when a total of $3,902 has been paid to the town for service at that address. They will be subject to the same rights and terms as mentioned in the previous paragraph. Flynt said any amount paid above $3,902 would not be refunded.  Property owners with outstanding water bills/dry tap charges can have their accounts closed and all accu-

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mulated fees forgiven if they agree to waive their rights to connect to the town’s water system. Owners deciding to connect to the water system later would pay the standard residential connection fees at the time of application.

Council member Tim Jones said he’s concerned about fairness.

 The dry tap fee for any property that has had water service in the past and for which the account is current may be waived if the house/building/ office has been removed or damaged beyond repair. If the owner decides to reconnect to the water system, the standard re-connection fee, normal monthly charges and water-use fees would apply.

“It’s not fair to the people who paid before,” he said.

 Property owners electing to have their dry tap fees waived but reconnect to the water system later will not have to pay an additional connection fee for a standard residential water meter unless a back-flow prevention device is required. Owners electing to have a larger water meter would be charged the difference in price. Flynt said he knows the Town will lose some income, but said he “thinks it is just an equitable thing to do.” He said sending monthly bills to those not paying them adds to administrative costs. Council member Frank Bruno said he thinks enough new water customers have been added to offset lost income. Flynt noted the net income for the water system the last 12 months was $63,000. Flynt said someone paying dry tap fees since 2003 has paid about $5,800. He said delinquent bills include accrued penalties and interest.

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“If somebody has been trying to catch up, they may never catch up to $10,000,” Flynt said. “But if they’ve paid $3,902, that’s the going rate. Let them go and break even.”

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“We’re possibly rewarding those who haven’t always paid their dry tap fees,” he said. Council member Bill Jones agreed.

“If you want to forgive the penalties and interest, I’m good with that. … But they should pay what that fella who’s been paying all along has paid in. … I wouldn’t let them off the hook,” Bill Jones said. Flynt said the town doesn’t have any recourse because it can’t cut the water off nor put a lien on the property. Flynt said the attorneys hired for debt collection pursued those with the highest amounts that would give them the largest fee. To him, that’s discriminatory, he said. “If you go after one person, you have to go after everybody,” he said. Eileen Thiery of Meadow Springs Place said she thinks it was a mistake not to limit how long dry tap fees were collected.

“Now it’s like extortion,” Thiery said. “I’d like to think Stokesdale is a more caring town than to worry about who got what and who didn’t.” The council voted 5-0 to send Flynt’s proposals to Town Attorney John Bain for review and for Bain to provide written comments for consideration at the council’s July 12 meeting. Following a 28-minute closed session, the council also voted 5-0 to authorize Flynt and Bain to attempt to reach settlement agreements with customers with delinquent water bills.

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Bark Lodge offers dock diving classes, but not surprisingly, when I called I was told classes were full, so I signed us up for a private 30-minute lesson. When we arrived at the pool, Melissa Tiedmann, the owner of Bark Lodge and our instructor, was on the dock working with her own dog, Crave, a border collie that was completely focused on snatching a toy suspended in the air about 15 feet away from the dock.

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Ever since Charlie joined our family, I’ve had an interest in dock diving, a canine sport that involves dogs jumping from a dock into a body of water. Although we tried the sport when Charlie was still a puppy, the facilities were so far away that we went once and then put dock diving on hold.

with all of them tying into how much distance a dog can attain while going after the toy. As I discovered while watching both Charlie and Crave, the sport is about much more than competing – for the dogs, it’s just plain fun. But along with fun, Tiedmann pointed out other benefits. “It’s a place for dogs to get over their fear of water, to learn to swim safely and for senior and overweight dogs to exercise comfortably,” she said. “It also gives high-energy dogs an outlet for their energy. Plus, dogs learn how to ‘drop it,’ sit and stay under very intense situations and they learn how to come when called.” On this particular day it was all about the fun factor. After a few minutes of ramp play and swimming around the pool, we moved to the elevated dock, which was a few feet above the water.

Tiedmann assured me this is normal, and that Charlie had great potential for dock diving. “He just needs more confidence coming off the dock and needs to learn how to gain distance,” she said, adding, “Mom might need to enhance her throwing skills.” (Okay, I can take constructive criticism.) Bottom line, Charlie had a great time and we have a new activity to participate in together.

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paced back and forth on the dock as we coaxed him to get the ball. In what I consider a leap of faith, he eventually placed one paw out and sailed into the air. He tried this height a few more times but it was obvious he didn’t like this as much as jumping from the ramp, which was quite a bit closer to the water.

On a final note, Labradors are known for their love of water and their ability to swim, but dock diving isn’t limited to water dogs. When Charlie and I went to our first dock diving event a few years ago, I was amazed to see that one of the best jumpers was a bloodhound. If you’d like to involve your pup in swimming or dock diving, contact Bark Lodge at (336) 310-4908.

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FRAUD June 28 | A resident of Nantucket Road in northern Greensboro reported that an unknown suspect used her personal identifying information to open wireless accounts and purchase cellular phones from Verizon.

THEFT June 27 | An employee of Tractor Supply on Marketplace Drive in Oak Ridge reported that an unknown person came into the store around 4:45 p.m., placed a winch with a retail value of $419.99 in their shopping cart and left without paying. June 28 | An employee of Wright reported that sometime around 11:15 a.m. someone stole multiple traffic cones valued at $300 from a construction project off N.C. 150 in Oak Ridge.

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reported that around 4:15 a.m. an unknown suspect kicked and dented the section of siding next to the door of her mobile home. The total estimated damage to the home was $200.

ARRESTS June 27 | A 33-year-old man was arrested at 8:06 p.m. in the 8800 block of Colgate Road in Stokesdale on three counts of Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor. June 28 | A 17-year-old male was arrested in the 7200 block of U.S. 158/ Athens Road in Stokesdale around 2:10 a.m. for DWI. June 29 | A resident of the 2000 block of Pleasant Ridge Road in Greensboro reported that sometime between 9 p.m. on June 28 and 10:28 a.m. on June 29, a known offender vandalized a metal address sign and a painted wooden sign on her property. The offender, a resident of Gray Bluff Court in Greensboro, was arrested for Injury to Personal Property and taken to jail. June 28 | During a traffic stop at the intersection of Lake Brandt Road and Witty Road, a known offender who resides on Mystic Court in Greensboro was found to be in possession of marijuana; the 20-year-old man was subsequently cited for Possession of Marijuana and Driving While License Revoked; a 17-year-old female known offender and passenger in the vehicle was also cited for simple Possession of Marijuana. June 29 | A 39-year-old man was arrested around 1:19 a.m. in the 5500 block of Lazy Creek Lane in Summerfield on charges of Second De-

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Rising Northern Guilford freshman collects money, school supplies for Liberian children

Janjay Gardea (left) speaks with fellow students at Northern Middle School this year about helping children in Liberia while Principal Karen Ellis looks on.

by MARC PRUITT Janjay Gardea, a rising freshman at Northern Guilford High School, is undertaking an ambitious campaign to make a difference to children across the world who are less fortunate. While a student at Northern Guilford Middle, Janjay completed a service learning project called “Countries United,” which involved collecting school supplies and raising money for students in need in Monrovia, Liberia, which is in the western part of Africa. “My parents, who were both born in Liberia, started a project through MARDEC Educational Project to help kids in Liberia become better educated,” Janjay told the Northwest Observer. “I decided that I wanted to be a little more involved and take it on as a

project. We collect school supplies and money and want to be able to eventually send them all over the world to children in need. We will start with a school in Liberia and hope to send our shipment there next summer; we also hope to spend about a month there helping out and getting to know the kids.” Janjay’s parents, George and Doris,

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as well as her two older sisters, Praise and Decontee, were born in Monrovia. Jonjay also has a younger sister, Faith. George Gardea, who fled Liberia in 2000 during the country’s second civil war, told his family about all of the devastation that he saw. “He went back in 2012 and saw how broken the country was and told us all we needed to do something about it, so that’s how all of this got started,” Janjay

With the support of Northern Middle and the SPARK Club, Janjay and three of her friends set up collection boxes at the middle school this past year.

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said. “My mom went back in 2015 and took a lot of school supplies with her then. That was successful, but there is still a huge need there. I feel like this is the best thing I can do to help out. My dad told us all about the heartache he saw and how terrible it was for his home country, but that what we’re doing as a family brings him a lot of joy.”

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Dream comes true for Cole Aker Former Northwest Guilford baseball player drafted by St. Louis Cardinals

46 innings pitched. “Going to Carolina was a dream come true for me,” Aker said. “I was a fan of the school since my family moved to the area when I was in first grade. I just felt like I wasn’t developing like I wanted to and decided I needed a change. I also wanted to play immediately without having to sit out a year, and a friend of mine had transferred to Tampa, so that’s how I ended up going there. I had a great season last year and a lot of fun with my teammates.” After the draft, Aker was assigned to the Gulf Coast Cardinals in Jupiter, Florida – one of the organization’s Rookie League teams – to start his professional career. He had to undergo extensive medical tests before he could sign his contract and start playing. The team began its season a week after Akers was drafted. Through June 30, he has appeared in three games, pitched 6.1 innings, and has four strikeouts and a 7.11 ERA while allowing five earned runs in eight innings pitched. He has topped 98 on the radar gun with his fastball and also has a curve, change-up and slider in his arsenal.

by MARC PRUITT Wednesday, June 6, 2018, will be one of those days Cole Aker and his family will always remember. Aker, a former player at Northwest Guilford who graduated in 2015, was taken in the 18th round of the Major League Baseball draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. “I was at home with my parents when I got the news,” Aker said. “I had been texting one of my college coaches and he let me know that St. Louis had been asking about me. Not long after that, I got a call from someone in the Cardinals’ organization telling me ‘welcome to the organization.’ It was one of those happy and surreal moments.” Aker was born to play baseball. His father, Matt, who teaches English at Northwest, played baseball in college at Ole Miss and coached at Greensboro College. His grandfather, Jack, was an 11-year MLB veteran who played for the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, New York Mets and Seattle Pilots. “With a pedigree as good as the one he had, you could see this coming, especially with all the talent he had,” said Sonny Gann, who coached Aker during the three years he played on Northwest’s varsity team. “He was always receptive to coaching and very competitive and I loved that about him. He was highly recruited his senior year and it was probably a 50-50 shot that he was drafted out of high school. He

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Cole Aker, a former Northwest Guilford baseball player, was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals on June 6. was definitely on the radar then. I knew it was going to happen at some point.” Aker, a 6-2, 190-pound right-handed pitcher, spent his first two seasons in college at UNC Chapel Hill. He transferred to the University of Tampa for his junior season, where he had a 3.72 ERA and 47 strikeouts in

“My short-term goal is to just work hard every single day,” Aker said.

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Six hundred sixty-eight kids and over 400 volunteers recently gathered at Mercy Hill Church’s three campuses (on Regional Road and on Edgefield Road in northwest Greensboro, and on Clifton Road in central Greensboro) for a four-day, superhero-themed adventure geared toward preschool and elementary students. During Kids Week, held June 18-21, kids stepped into their very own comic book world where they followed the story of four superheroes and one slimy villain. The kids learned about different character traits of heroes and ultimately, that Jesus is the greatest hero the world has ever known. Over 400 volunteers from the church and the community came together to pull off this incredible week through leading games and crafts,

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teaching, and leading teams of young heroes around each of Mercy Hill’s three campuses. “My favorite part about Kids Week was seeing the students who weren’t worshiping on Monday fully enthralled, jumping up and down, and praising God on Thursday because someone was modeling what that looks like,” said Neeko Williams, Mercy Hill staff member. “The children were just praising God, and it was awesome!” In addition to learning about Jesus, Kids Week provided children with the opportunity to connect with their peers and build community at a young age. The Mercy Hill Church staff hopes many new families will attend Mercy Hill and plug their kids into the Kids Ministry as a result of this actionpacked, “super” fun week. If you’re interested in learning more about the kids programming at Mercy Hill Church, please visit www.mercyhillgso.com/kids.

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 Oak Ridge Town Council for resolution to lower speed limit on N.C. 68. Thanks for your efforts to make our town safer. There is absolutely no reason to drive faster and endanger citizens and visitors to our fantastic town.  Summerfield Family Dentistry for giving me back my smile!  Indiana State Trooper Stephen Wheeles for ticketing a self-righteous leftlane hogger who created a dangerous tailback – while driving under the speed limit. These arrogant control-freaks are required to move over and let others pass! Editor’s note: For those who missed it, according to The Washington Times, Wheeles, who tweeted a photo of a vehicle he stopped on June 16 for traveling under the 70 mph speed limit in the left lane, said he’s “overwhelmed by the widespread praise he’s receiving online.” The Times reported that Wheeles pulled the driver over on Interstate 65, about 35 miles south of Indianapolis, “after about 20 vehicles had slowed behind her.” Indiana law requires drivers to move to the right lane to allow faster traffic to pass.  Summerfield Fire Department for putting on a great Fire Camp for the kids!  The NWO for providing an amazing paper every week, full of great info, and for standing up for yourself when people gripe about you without the facts. The latter is comical! Love the NWO!  Summerfield politicians, for making everyone else feel good about themselves.  Lisa Roach of Remax Realty for putting American flags in our neighborhood yards. Our cul-de-sac looks very patriotic.  Stokesdale Heating & Air. We checked into several businesses to replace our HVAC system, but chose this company for

their great customer service. They did an amazing job, and finished in a timely manner. Thank you, Ray and Bobby Joyner!  The mother who submitted a grin to whoever returned her son’s wallet. I found it at Oak Ridge Military Academy, looked at the address and left it on your doorstep since you weren’t home. I would hope everyone would do the same!

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“My friends Maranda Wilkes, Olivia Ago and Nichole Brown were a big help to me in getting everything started,” Janjay said. “I couldn’t have done any of this without everyone’s support.” Gardea has not visited Liberia yet, and is anxious to go next summer. “The first time I go is when we will take the supplies to the kids at the school,” she said. “I’m looking forward to starting

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CRIME/INCIDENT report gree Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools, Possession of Marijuana, Injury to Personal Property and Resist, Delay or Obstruct a Public Officer. June 29 | A 27-year-old man was cited around 2:58 p.m. in the 8000 block of U.S. 158 in Stokesdale for driving with a revoked, suspended or altered license. About an hour later, the same individual was charged with Resist, Delay or Obstruct a Public Officer. June 30 | A 19-year-old female was cited for Speeding 15mph More Than Speed Limit at N.C. 68 and Creeks Edge Drive in Stokesdale. June 30 | A 50-year-old woman residing in the 300 block of Sunset Drive in Eden was arrested around 10:35 a.m. in the 4400 block of U.S. 220 in Summerfield, transported to jail and placed on domestic hold for violating a domestic protective order. July 2 | Pursuant to a traffic stop on Summerfield Road in Summerfield, a 71-year-old male resident of the 6900 block of Summerfield Road was arrested for Driving While License Revoked and Possession of Stolen Prop-

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erty after being found in possession of a stolen license plate. July 2 | Two suspects were arrested for breaking into a home in the 2100 block of Scalesville Road by forcing the front door open. Once inside, the homeowner’s dog was taken. A 37-year-old man was charged with Breaking and/or Entering a Residence, Larceny of a Dog, Possession of Burglary Tools and DWI. A 44-year-old woman was also charged with Breaking and/or Entering a Residence, Larceny of a Dog, Resist/Delay/Obstruction of a Public Officer, and served with an order for arrest for Failure to Appear in court. Total estimated damages to the home from the forcible entry were $600.

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In defense I find myself compelled once again to correct information that is being reported about me based on the June 21 issue of the Northwest Observer. The truth follows: I typed some quick notes and questions regarding Summerfield’s budget since it was uncertain if or when the town would hold another council meeting after recent cancellations. My questions were items that I assumed would be answered during the budget presentation at a future meeting. I received a call from the mayor asking if I had reviewed the budget and would be attending the meeting. I explained to her that I was leaving that day and going out of the country for 2 ½ weeks. An hour before leaving, I forwarded my personal notes and questions regarding the budget to several people who have traditionally spoken and asked questions at meetings as well as a few current and former council members who have taken time to actually speak with me in recent months regarding e-mails sent to the town. My notes contained factual financial information that was included in the budget or can be found on the town

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MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat., July 7, 7:30am-1:pm at 6597 Currieton Dr. Clothes, iPhone/iPad, housewares, artwork, babyteen stuff, etc.

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.

HOME SERVICES CLEANING DREAM AND CLEAN. Cleaning services for commercial and residential homes with 17 years experience. Call (336) 491-1203 or visit www.dreamandclean.com. NIDIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. 10 years experience. Call Nidia (336) 362-4173. FLORY'S CLEANING SERVICE. We do the work, you relax and take it easy. Get the best job in town at rates you can afford. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Call (336) 666-4701. OLGA'S HOUSEKEEPING SERVICE. If it needs to be done, I'll do it. If it needs to be cleaned, I'll clean it. References available. (336) 289-0008. THE CLEANING TECHNICIAN INC. Summer is here. Let the Cleaning Technician make your house sparkle! Licensed, bonded & insured. Call Lisa (336) 207-0770.

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ELECTRICAL BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC. Got Power? Residential, commercial and solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192. Do you have ELECTRICAL NEEDS? Rodney A. Coble, licensed electrician. Monday-Saturday. Call (336) 209-1486.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES FIX YOUR MOWER. Pickup and delivery. Call or text Rick, (336) 501-8681. L & T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE “We get you mowing!” Commercial & residential, all models. 2103 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. (336) 298-4314.

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HOME SERVICES

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

LAWNCARE / LANDSCAPING

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.

CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior &

WELDING REPAIR, You already broke it, how much more damage can I do? Call Morris (336) 880-7498. Affordable HOME REPAIRS. One call fixes all! A+ with BBB. For a free estimate, call (336) 643-1184 or (336) 987-0350. 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. 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.

OLD SCHOOL

HOME REPAIR/IMPROVEMENTS “No Job Too Small”

Wood Rot Repairs • Bathroom Remodeling Painting • Decks and much more! • Insured

(336) 669-7252

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GRADING / HAULING 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. E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, demolition, lot clearing, excavating, bobcat work, etc. (336) 451-1282. PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.

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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. DELIMA LAWNCARE Free estimates. Licensed & insured. (336) 669-5210. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free estimates. (336) 644-1174. FAY'S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Complete landscape maintenance & hardscaping. Tree work. Reasonable & 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. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 643-9332. www.carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. 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. STOKESDALE LAWN Mowing & weedeating. $45 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. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Lawn maint, landscaping. Irrigation/ landscape contractor. Hardscaping & landscape lighting. 26 years exp. (336) 399-7764.

exterior. Free est., lic/ins. (336) 669-5210. LAWSON'S PAINTING. Custom decks, pressure washing, boat docks, block fill, wood repair, stain work, textured ceilings, sheetrock repair. Call (336) 253-9089. CINDY’S PAINTING Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155.

BEK Paint Co.

EXTERIOR GREENSCAPES, LLC Lawn maintenance service. Call for your quote today. (336) 682-1456.

Residential & Commercial

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.

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AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820.

David & Judy Long, owners

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

MASONRY

PLUMBING

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

WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc.

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.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

(336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info. BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic. & insured. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924.

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

PRESSURE WASHING

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cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www.

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

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PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window windowcleaningnc.com (336) 595-2873. CUTTING EDGE PRESSURE WASHING Affordable. Dependable. Please call anytime for free estimate, (336) 706-0103.

HOME SERVICES

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REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

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.

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, all gas items, tillers, go-carts & golf carts, ATVs, generators, power washers, chain saws and some grills. (336) 689-4167.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, dock work, siding, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 39 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, stairways, exterior & deck repairs. Over 30 years experience. Call Carlton, (336) 404-3002.

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. 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.

SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470. SAT PREP CLASS. July 23-26, 9am-1pm at Northern High. Experienced AP teachers. $300 non-refundable plus prep book. Email Jason Cheek at cheekj3@gmail.com. EXP. TEACHER & READING COACH. Help with strategies for required summer novels or just for enrichment. (336) 554-3276. HELP YOU CLEAN OUT OR ORGANIZE using a 3-step process for rooms, closets, garage, shed, etc. (336) 554-3276.

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

SUMMER SAT AND ACT PREP CLASS, July 16-20, at Northwest HS for area rising juniors and seniors. www.NWHSPTSO.org.

ROOFING

MISC. FOR SALE

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

E-Z INSERT FIREPLACE WOOD STOVE, mfg. by A-B Fab. GC, $200. (336) 643-5245.

ROOFING, ROOFING, ROOFING! Best prices in town! Shingle and metal roofing. Top-notch quality. Res./comm., lic. & ins. Belews Creek Construction, (336) 362-6343.

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PETS & ANIMAL SVCS. AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Gil Vaughan

FREE CATS. Seven feral cats need a new home. Call (336) 854-5350.

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LAND FOR SALE 2.64 ACRES, perked, wooded lot on Hwy. 158 E, 1/2-mile from I-73. (336) 402-0849.

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

Is it time to buy or to sell?

23+ACRES – STONEVILLE, NC. Calling all hunters / sportsmen. Perfect 23+acre reREADY FOR ADOPTION. Frank is a male retriever & Labrador mix. He is 3 years old. He is very smart and highly trainable. He does need someone with previous dog experience and older, quieter children. Frank is crate-trained, housebroken, knows basic commands, and is ready to find his forever family today. To meet Frank, visit Red Dog Farm at www.reddogfarm.com and reference RDFA-A-2. See our Pets & Critters section in this week's issue for more animals looking for their furrever home.

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treat includes hunting stands, 1,500-sq.-ft. Morton Bldg, cleared paths, stream, pond and privacy! A short hop from the Triad for weekends or build a custom retreat. Only $189,000. Call Realtor Dede Cunningham of Keller Williams. (336) 509-1923.

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VACATION PROPERTY FOR SALE CAROLINA MARINA LAKE VILLA, Lot 513. Furnished w/dbl loft, 1.5 bath, new flooring, covered deck w/new fans, stone patio, fire pit and 6,000-pound capacity covered boat lift. Quiet cove and water views. $118,000. Club car golf cart $3,500. (336) 669-9324.

HOMES FOR SALE SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. (336) 552-0328.

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Great house, great floor plan, great location! 3 BR/3.5 BA on main level; 4th bed, bonus, theater, game room and 1.5 bathrooms on the 2nd level. Oversized 3-car garage, perennial gardens, patio, pathways, pergola, gazebo, water features and so much more! Offered at $565,000

ENERGY STAR HOME almost ready for you! Check out the benefits of this healthy, Energy Efficient, Eco-Friendly and comfortable 4 BR/3.5 BA, 3000+ sq. ft. home. ML master, NW school district and many great features. $459,900

7892 Shoveler Drive, Greensboro 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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6.14-acre wooded site zoned for business/office use in the commercial core area of Oak Ridge. 1/8 mile south of the N.C. 68 and 150 intersection, with turn lanes from both directions on N.C. 68. 1/4-mile commercial driveway leads to 4,400-square-foot main house/office building which is complemented by guest house, outbuildings and tennis court plus large landscaped island with gazebo/picnic area and pasture. Established tenant is willing to stay in place. Offered at $918,000. Visit www.berkshirehathawayhs. com/nancy-hess-real-estate-agent and select “My Listings” for photos and more details.

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Prestige Car Wash ............................. 12

Barbour & Williams Law ...................... 5 Ingle Law............................................11

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Guardian Ad Litem Program ............. 14

DENTAL SERVICES Summerfield Family Dentistry .............11

EVENTS Summerfield Music in the Park .......... 15

CPR & Me ..........................................11 LeBauer Healthcare ........................... 2 Novant – Forsyth Pediatrics ............... 13 Novant - NW Family Medicine ........... 14 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy .............. 12 Olmstead Orthodontics ..................... 12

Summerfield Family Eye Care .............11 Vision Source Eye Center of the Triad... 13

PET SERVICES & PRODUCTS

Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home ......... 17

FURNITURE Priba Furniture & Interiors.................. 24

HAIR SERVICES

Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ................ 9 King’s Crossing Animal Hospital .........11 Northwest Animal Hospital ................. 8 Westergaard Kennels .......................... 8

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A New Dawn Realty .......................... 21 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ........ 21, 22 Jake Letterman, Berkshire Hathaway... 22 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway ...... 22

BEK Paint Company .......................... 20 Budget Blinds ....................................11 Carpets by Direct ................................ 3 Old School Home Repair .................. 20 Pest Management Systems Inc. ........... 4 Prostone Inc. .................................... 10 Stokesdale Heating & Air .................... 6

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