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‘I apologize for taking the recording device out of your hand’; ‘I apologize if I oﬀended you’ Case dismissed after Summerﬁeld Mayor Pro Tem Dena Barnes offers acceptable apology to fellow council member Teresa Pegram

by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – Summerfield Mayor Pro Tem Dena Barnes and Town Council member Teresa Pegram went to Guilford County District Court on the morning of Aug. 28 prepared to testify. Their court appearance stemmed from an assault charge

Pegram filed against Barnes on May 18, in which Pegram claimed Barnes “snatched” a recording device out of her hand during an April 23 closed session meeting, resulting in Pegram suffering from a tendon sprain in her hand.

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Town leaders embrace ‘village Presentation of feasibility study set for Sept. 6 feel’ for new development A tract of 29 acres at Linville Road and N.C. 68 is for sale, raising the possibility that commercial development will eventually extend down Linville Road toward Oak Ridge Elementary School. Photo by Chris Burritt/NWO

$175,000 study to give area towns information to help make decisions about proposed water authority, water needs by STEVE MANN

Oak Ridge Town Council instructs manager to ﬁnetune draft of strategic planning report. An open house is planned Oct. 11 for residents to review and critique the council’s work thus far. See story on p. 12.

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NORTHWEST GUILFORD – A special meeting has been scheduled Thursday, Sept. 6, for the presentation of a feasibility study regarding a possible regional water authority or water district for northwest Guilford County. The meeting will be at 1 p.m. at Oak Ridge Town Hall and is open

to the public. Scott Whitaker, Summerfield’s town manager, said in an email the agenda has not been finalized but is not expected to include a question-and-answer session. Oak Ridge Town Hall has seating for 92 people, Town Clerk Sandra Smith said. Members of all four governing bodies participating in the study – Oak Ridge, Stokesdale, Summerfield and unincorporated areas of northwest Guilford County – are expected to attend. A contract was approved in June 2017 for the Timmons Group to conduct a feasibility study. The origi-

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Clock in downtown Stokesdale? . 5

Community Calendar ............... 11

Letters/Opinions ........................ 17

Mountains-to-Sea Trail ................ 6

Leaders embrace ‘village feel’ 12

Classifieds .................................. 19

Crime/Incident Report .............. 10

Grins & Gripes ............................ 16

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Council to consider requesting BOE place petitions on Nov. 6 ballot by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – Two petitions circulated by Summerfield resident Dwayne Crawford since May have received enough certified signatures to potentially be placed on the Nov. 6 ballot. According to the Guilford County Board of Elections’ office, the first petition, which seeks to amend the Town of Summerfield’s charter to limit the term of someone appointed to fill a vacant council seat, received 908 certified signatures – 89 more than the 819 required signatures. The second petition, which seeks to change the town’s current council-manager form of government back to the mayorcouncil form of government it had when it incorporated in 1996, received 853 signatures, 34 more than required. Both petitions could show up on the ballot this November. But before that can happen, Summerfield Town Council members must vote to approve resolutions requesting the BOE place the initiatives on the ballot – and they must do so in time to meet the Sept. 1 deadline for the BOE to begin work on finalizing the upcoming election ballot. After receiving news of the petition signatures, Mayor Gail Dunham, a supporter of both proposed ballot initiatives, instructed Town Clerk Lance Heater to schedule and publicize a special called meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 29, at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Dena Barnes, however, said she had already informed the mayor she would be going out of town on Wednesday morning and wouldn’t be able to attend; Council member John O’Day said he had also informed the mayor he would not be able to attend the Wednesday meeting; and Council member Reece Walker said he had informed the mayor he was working

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a 24-hour shift on Wednesday so would also not be able to attend. Dunham proceeded with scheduling the meeting anyway. That prompted O’Day to issue a statement on Facebook, which in part read: “…The mayor and her inner circle will lead you to believe I am not performing my duties as an elected official or that I don’t respect the will of the people. This is simply not true. I am willing to meet and have given the mayor and Council dates and times I am available. Unfortunately, with the timing due to prior commitments, I am not available until next week. “To give citizens full visibility into the timeline of the initiative, it’s important to note the original due date for the petitions was around Aug. 1, to give the Guilford Board of Elections the time to certify prior to the regular August (town council) meeting,” O’Day continued. “Had that date been met, we would not be in this position attempting to schedule a meeting within a 1-week window and requiring a 48-hour notice.” O’Day went on to say that whenever possible he has arranged his personal and professional life around scheduled town council meetings numerous times over the last three years he has served on the town council, even when challenged by having conflicts with other commitments. “I am not unusual in this regard – we are a professional, family community,” he wrote. “Most of us are fiercely committed to our families and professions. “The mayor and her inner circle say how important this initiative is to the community and then want to trivialize it down to a five-minute phone call (referencing the mayor’s suggestion that

O’Day attend the meeting via phone from remote). “This matter deserves our full attention as council members, not an ‘oh, by the way’ phone call meeting, which has not ever been attempted without a quorum in the meeting room. “I expect to take an hour or more to finalize the draft language of the resolution prior to a vote, if we take the task seriously, which I certainly do…” O’Day said in conclusion. “It is important that the will of voters be recognized. Two petitions have been duly certified. A referendum must be drafted and ratified by the town council to put these measures on the ballot. Summerfield citizens will have the right to vote on these measures, if not this year, in 2019. I will vote to place them on the ballot at a meeting next week, if a meeting is called for that purpose, Sept. 5-7.”

On Tuesday the mayor instructed the town clerk to publicize a second special called meeting on Friday, Aug. 31, at 9 a.m. “This is in addition to the special called meeting Wednesday, Aug. 29, 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, to give the council members more opportunity to affirm the petitions,” the mayor wrote. A separate statement posted by Walker echoed much of O’Day’s response to the special called meetings this week. “Unfortunately, due to work and other conflicts, I will not be able to attend the meetings the mayor has called this week,” Walker added. Like O’Day, Walker acknowledged the two petitions had enough certified signatures and Summerfield citizens should have the right to vote on them – “… if not this year, in 2019. I will vote to place them on the ballot at the next valid meeting.”

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Council adopts policy on adding meeting agenda items by STEVE MANN STOKESDALE – After being urged by previous town attorneys to adopt a policy regarding adding agenda items during a meeting, the Stokesdale Town Council did so Aug. 9.

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approved. However, the item will be for discussion only unless the council determines it’s a time-sensitive issue. The council was advised by two previous town attorneys several times last year against adding items to the agenda after it had been published, saying it was “bad policy” and could give the appearance of impropriety and a lack of transparency. Publishing the agenda is for the purpose of giving the public notice of what’s going to be discussed, the town attorneys said, and adding items the night of the meeting doesn’t give the public or the council ample time to prepare. They also noted it could pose a problem if someone wanted to be heard and couldn’t speak on an issue that was added the night of the meeting. State law doesn’t require an agenda be published or even used, but Stokesdale’s policy has been to publish an agenda for the monthly Thursday meetings. The deadline for agenda items is Friday, the week before the regularly scheduled meeting. Frank Bruno’s original motion Aug. 9 proposed that an agenda item could be added for discussion only, with no vote taken on it. Tim Jones said with Stokesdale’s mayor-council form of government, issues may surface between meetings that increase the probability a special meeting would have to be called. Council member Bill Jones used an emergency situation with the water system that occurs a day or two before a council meeting as an example. Town Attorney John Bain said the council could address those concerns by requiring a unanimous vote to add an item. Bill Jones suggested the policy prohibit a vote on that item unless the council determines the item is time-sensitive and can’t wait until the next meeting.

the policy adopted. At the Aug. 9 meeting the council also: • Voted 5-0 to adopt an incident report form. Mayor John Flynt said the form is in response to the water outage July 22 that town water customers experienced after a lightning strike blew apart a residential waterline. Bruno said everyone was doing what they needed to do during the emergency but sometimes didn’t know what others were doing. The form will provide a record, he said. • Voted 5-0 to adopt a policy for signing out keys from the key box in Town Hall; a key checkout log will be audited weekly by the town clerk. • Voted 4-1, with Tim Jones voting nay, to adopt a vendor registration policy requiring individuals or business owners wanting to be included on the town’s approved vendor list to fill out the vendor registration form, supply a completed and signed W-9 form, and supply a current certificate of liability. Tim Jones said

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“My goal was to get as many vendors as possible,” Bruno said, “and if we have a job, get it bid out to as many people as possible.” • Voted 5-0 to amend the fee schedule for the cost to developers for plan reviews and inspections. During a special meeting June 21, the council voted to charge developers a $200-per-lot inspection fee for plans to be reviewed by engineering firm McGill Associates. However, it did not stipulate when that payment would be due. The action Aug. 9 amends the fee schedule to require the fee be collected when the developer submits the site plan to the Town.

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“Stokesdale’s downtown has untapped potential,” Bunthoff said. “Creating that first sense of space with something like a bench, clock, memorial or similar structure would help define the town core and spark a sense of investment in the town that many cherish as our own Mayberry.” Stokesdale has something Oak Ridge and Summerfield don’t – a traditional downtown. The citizens group envisions a bustling, walkable downtown with small shops, and events that would attract the necessary foot traffic. Thiery said in an interview Aug. 17 that the group has been researching different clock styles and contacted The Verdin Company. Verdin, based in Cincinnati, has been making signature clocks for communities since its founding in 1842.

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park adjoined by the Mountains-to-Sea Trail along its path across the state, from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks. A figure-8 path loops through the Cascades Preserve, and Oak Ridge leaders want to use it as the starting point for the trail running southeast through Oak Ridge to Summerfield. The Oak Ridge Mountains-to-Sea Trail Committee will host an open house at the town park Saturday, Sept. 8, to discuss plans for the trail and drum up support from volunteers to help build it. The group created a Facebook page to spread publicity. “We need to back that up with some accomplishments on the ground,” Bruce told the committee meeting at Town Hall Tuesday evening. He and others plan to plant flags along a quarter-mile stretch connecting town property to the Cascades Preserve.

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Summerfield about the possibility of extending waterlines into northwest Guilford County began in late 2015, seemingly pinned on the hopes of a $2 billion state bond referendum being approved by voters. The bond was overwhelmingly approved in March 2016, with $312.5 million designated for water/sewer infrastructure and local parks. Things heated up when $14,548,981 was appropriated in the state’s 2015-16 budget for a regional water and sewer authority involving Rockingham and Guilford counties. In May 2017, legislation amending language in that appropriations bill was ratified, allowing the cost of the feasibility study to be covered. It also eliminated the requirement to establish a water and sewer authority, but left it as an option; allowed a single government unit in Guilford County to develop a water system if multiple bodies decide a regional system is not feasible; and permitted interconnec-

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thinking about taking the same model that Stokesdale has and making it bigger, it’s not going to be feasible,” Jones said. “If we hadn’t gotten that ($3 million) grant (to start the water system in 2003), no bank would have loaned us the money because it’s not sustainable.” Financing is a major question. After the cost of the feasibility study and Rockingham County’s portion of about $10.5 million is removed from the original allocation, about $3.6 million remains for Guilford County. The options for building a water system are pricey, Jones said. A water authority has the ability to tax, and Jones said none of the entities want that. In a water district, the only people paying for water would be those on the water system. Once a waterline is run, people would have to pay an availability fee, he said. “There have been comments that it’s only feasible if everyone has to pay,” Jones said. “I don’t think the political will is there to make everyone pay.” Bond referendums are an option. A water authority could pay back a bond with tax revenue. Towns aren’t obligated to pay back money borrowed in the name of a water district, Jones said. To pay off a bond, the water district could only raise rates.

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ASSAULT Aug. 22 | Around 5:30 p.m. a resident of the 8000 block of Windspray Drive in Summerfield reported a known suspect assaulted her by throwing books at her, hitting her in the head and threatening her with a knife. The victim was checked for injuries by emergency services personnel and she was advised of her option to pursue a warrant.

BURGLARY Aug. 24 | A resident of the 2500 block of Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge reported an unknown suspect entered an unlocked basement window of the home sometime between Aug. 21 and Aug. 24. Once inside, several feet of copper piping, valued at about $100, was cut and stolen.

Aug. 26 | A resident of the 7000 block of Sterlingshire Drive, off Northwest School Road in northwest Greensboro, reported that sometime between 9 a.m. and 5:40 p.m. an unknown suspect entered the residence by forcing open the back door. Once inside, property valued at around $2,100 was stolen, including $500 cash, jewelry and a security camera.

DRUG INTERCEPTION AUG. 21 | A bag containing 127 grams of marijuana valued at $6,350 was seized by parcel interdiction at the FedEx Ship Center on Old Oak Ridge Road in northwest Greensboro. Aug. 23 | A bag containing 15.5 grams of marijuana valued at $775 was seized by parcel interdiction at the FedEx Ship Center on Old Oak Ridge Road in northwest Greensboro.

THEFT Aug. 21 | A resident of the 5500 block of Lazy Creek Lane in Summerfield reported an unknown suspect stole two bottles of prescription pills valued at $50 from his home. The incident occurred sometime between 7 and 11:30 a.m. Aug. 21 | A resident of the 8800 block of Colgate Road in Stokesdale reported being a victim of property theft which occurred between Aug. 18 and Aug. 21. Aug. 22 | A resident of the 8200 block of East Harrell Road in Oak Ridge reported that sometime between Aug. 21 at 5:30 p.m. and Aug. 22 at 6:37 a.m. an unknown suspect entered an unlocked vehicle which was parked at the home and stole a purse, wallet, bookbag, credit cards and Social Security cards. Aug. 22 | A resident of the 7200 block of Henson Farm Way in Summerfield reported property was stolen from an outbuilding between Aug. 7 and Aug. 21. Aug. 23 | A resident of the 7400 block of Strader Road in Summerfield reported property had been stolen from an outbuilding between July 19 and Aug. 22.

Aug. 24 | An employee of the Center Grove Grill at 998 N.C. 150 W. in Summerfield reported an unknown suspect stole a deep fryer valued at about $1,250 from the exterior of the building. The incident occurred on Aug. 23 about 6:30 a.m.

ARRESTS/CITATIONS Aug. 21 | A 22-year-old male was arrested at 12:58 p.m. in the 5100 block of U.S. 220 N. in Summerfield for misdemeanor larceny and breaking and entering a motor vehicle. Aug. 25 | An 18-year-old female was arrested at 11:21 p.m. in the 7800 block of N.C. 68 N. in Stokesdale for common law forgery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery of a business/person. Aug. 25 | A 28-year-old female was cited at 2:27 p.m. in the 4600 block of U.S. 220 N. in Summerfield for having an expired inspection certificate. Aug. 27 | A 31-year-old male was cited at 5:20 p.m. at the intersection of I-73/Oak Ridge Road in Summerfield for failure to carry a valid driver’s license and having a fictitious/altered title or registration card/tag.

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Leaders embrace ‘village feel’ by CHRIS BURRITT OAK RIDGE – Enhancing Oak Ridge’s “village feel” emerged as a focus of discussions this month by town council members charting the town’s development over the next five to 10 years. The council has met five times since May to hash out ways to improve Oak Ridge’s town core, with emphasis on four areas: recreation, preservation, infrastructure and growth and development. In its meeting Aug. 20, the council instructed Town Manager Bill Bruce to pull together a draft of its strategic planning report that will be shared with the public during an open house at Town Hall Oct. 11. “All we’re trying to do is facilitate desirable kinds of growth,” Mayor Spencer Sullivan told fellow council members. Discussion of growth and development led to council members trying to define “village feel.” They agreed to words such as “cozy,” “walkable,” “invit-

ing” and “unique” to describe the attributes for future developments such as shopping centers or mixed-use projects encompassing housing, retail and institutional establishments. They embraced the idea of urging developers to construct smaller buildings closer together to encourage foot traffic by shoppers in the town core, which encompasses Oak Ridge Commons and other commercial areas at N.C. 68 and N.C. 150. Constructing retail space closer to the street with parking in the rear would help make stores more inviting, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Kinneman noted in a strategic session the previous week. The town’s staff will explore possible changes to zoning requirements in commercial districts “to create an active and healthy ‘village feel’ in the Town Core,” Bruce wrote in a draft report to the council. As an illustration, council members discussed incorporating smaller buildings in close proximity into the design of po-

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The Oak Ridge Town Council is moving ahead with a strategic plan for the town’s growth over the next ﬁve to 10 years. Above left, Planning Director Sean Taylor talks to council member Ann Schneider at a recent strategic session when creating a “village feel” was a focus of discussion. tential development along the stretch of Linville Road between N.C. 68 and Oak Ridge Elementary School. Twenty-nine acres owned by David and Kathy Linville at the corner of Linville Road and N.C. 68 are for sale, raising the possibility that commercial development may eventually extend down Linville Road, Bruce said. Placing businesses close together on Linville Road would possibly require construction of a private septic system for those businesses, such as the one that serves businesses at Oak Ridge Commons, he said. The Linville tract, on the market for $3.45 million, has generated “some serious inquires” but no buyer yet, said Andy

Dorer, a broker with Weichert Realtors Triad Associates in Winston-Salem that has listed the property since January. Some Linville Road homeowners have talked among themselves about the impact of potential development, which might prompt them to sell their homes, said Lori Joyce Gray, who has lived on the road for seven years. She said she likes the idea that town leaders want to create commercial space attractive to pedestrians. “Everybody is waiting to see what’s going to happen, but the Linville property is eventually going to be sold,” Gray said. “Let’s control the growth. I would like to see non-chain businesses. I can totally see this area becoming a village concept.”

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...continued from p. 1 Barnes has admitted to “taking” the device out of Pegram’s hand after a dispute about whether council members should be recording closed sessions, but she maintains that nothing even close to assault occurred; council members John O’Day and Reece Walker, along with Town Manager Scott Whitaker and Town Attorney Bill Hill, who were all in the room when the alleged assault took place, have said they did not witness an assault and were prepared to testify to that effect. Before the judge came out of his chambers, however, Pegram and her attorney offered to dismiss the case if Barnes would apologize. Barnes agreed to do so – sort of. “We were ready this morning to go to trial,” Barnes’ attorney, Joel Oakley, told the Northwest Observer after the court appearance. “We had five witnesses. But, we were approached by Ms. Pegram’s attorney who said if Dena would apologize they would drop the charges. My opinion was that as an elected official, instead of airing out dirty laundry, the mature and proper thing to do was put this to rest. Dena refused to say she did anything wrong, but said she was sorry if Ms. Pegram was offended. That to me was what any humane person would say. There was nothing intended to offend; there was never an assault.” Barnes said she feels Summerfield citizens “have had about enough. They didn’t need this anymore. I was offered to have this dismissed and I took it. “Being married to the sheriff (Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes) puts me on a higher plane, just like the minister’s kid,” she added. “I took the recording device out of her hand – that was what I apologized for. I also apologized if she was hurt or offended by that action. I did not admit guilt in my apology. I apologized for offending her. I was sorry that I offended her by taking that from her hand.”

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GRINS to...  Dr Julie Packard and the team at Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital just outside Oak Ridge for compassion and kindness to our family on two sad occasions. We appreciate her understanding during our grief.  The Summerfield residents’ advocacy group fighting for residents to keep the rural Summerfield as it was originally intended. They (Rotruck, Pegram, Crawford and Nelson, to name a few) have spent countless hours bringing truth to Summerfield residents. Thank you!  President Trump for calling the “Fake News Media” exactly what it is – biased,

dishonest and corrupt. In other words, fake.  Bus 1107 driver Genean Summers for taking such wonderful care of our kids (and us parents) through the chaos of these first days of the school year. Her smile every day is a blessing I do not take for granted.  Sen. John McCain, who wanted America to be a beacon of light in a dark world and not a country hiding behind a wall, undermining friends and allies, slapping tariffs right and left, or groveling to foreign despots.  Room moms (and dads) past, present and future for everything you do for all our kids. We appreciate you. Heartfelt

thanks to Susan, Jackie and Karen who are still doing 20 years later!  Everyone who helped us when our dog vanished from our yard last Friday. He is now safe at home. We are grateful to live in such a caring community.

the buck, drawing out the (Todd) Rotruck case even longer. He advised the Board of Elections to revisit the April decision about Rotruck’s eligibility and residency, but NC statutes clearly state the requirements he violated.

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 People (gripers) complaining about football players kneeling. Show some of the “respect” for our country by understanding why they kneel. You have the right to disagree, not the right to control. Go watch baseball!

 The gang of convicted felons and criminals around Donald Trump, one of whom has now implicated Trump in a crime. What a swamp! Thank God the noose is tightening so this national nightmare may end.  Parents who complain to everyone at practice about the football teams and how they were divided up. Games are still two weeks away. Can’t we just try and enjoy the season? Everything isn’t “daddy ball.”  Paul Manafort, for deceiving the American public during the last campaign, lying about his Ukrainian connection and hidden income. He faces two more serious charges this fall. And gripes to the lone holdout who prevented conviction on all 18 counts.  The Superior Court judge who passed

 Northern Guilford High School for assigning summer work for students. Summer break is supposed to be a break from school work. Students are stressed out enough during the school year. Why has summer break turned into summer school?  Trump, for maintaining that reimbursing his lawyer, Michael Cohen, for the hush money payouts to silence his mistresses was not wrong or illegal. Yet he denied in recorded interviews knowing anything about it earlier. It’s the tip of the iceberg.  The “satirist” stating President Trump has done more for this country than the past 10 presidents combined. I do love

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clever humor. And remember, he also gave us and our children “covfefe,” for now and evermore.  Stokesdale Council member Tim Jones, who has been seen in Summerfield soliciting signatures on petitions the residents received in the mail. He needs to stay out of Summerfield politics. Editor’s note: Since the griper presented his gripe as a statement of fact versus merely an opinion, we reached out to Stokesdale Town Council member Tim Jones and asked if he was soliciting petition signatures in Summerfield. Below is Jones’ response: “I do have numerous friends, relatives and acquaintances in the Town of Summerfield. A number of these people have spoken to me regarding the petitions in passing at gatherings, gas stations, restaurants etc. There indeed must be a bunch people who are working on this judging by the number of people I have encountered by happenstance. “I did stop and speak to a person regarding this matter, which undoubtedly is your reader. At the time he was mowing his yard and I was on the way to a

relative’s house. I needed to speak to my relative about a special lock for a special type of enclosure that I need. I was also going to talk to them about registering to vote (not that being a pragmatist is not OK) and I was going to ask them if they knew about the petitions, so that was indeed on my mind. The reader in question is known to me and is married to someone I have basically known all my life. I am a little surprised he thinks I intruded on him but I will communicate with him and extend my apologies directly to him… It beats me, but I frequently encourage those I come into contact with to pay attention to the business in their respective towns and it is not always appreciated or welcome… “I would like for you to remind your readers the right to petition the government is protected by the U.S. Constitution in the First Amendment – ‘....and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.’” Additional editor’s note: We did not share the identity of the griper with Councilman Jones, so he may or may not be correct in his assumption about who submitted the gripe.

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How can Rotruck be eligible to vote in Summerfield? In order to hold public office in North Carolina, one must be eligible to vote within the precinct they wish to serve. According to North Carolina general statutes, Article VI, “Suffrage And Eligibility To Office,” Sec. 8, “Disqualification from office,”… with respect to any office that is filled by election by the people, any person who is not qualified to vote in an election for that office” shall be disqualified. So with regard to “Councilman” Todd Rotruck, there are open questions demanding answers. Where is Mr. Rotruck registered and how was he registered to vote in Summerfield if not living in Summerfield? What documentation was used to verify his residence? Is it fraudulent to get a North Carolina driver’s license or other legal documentation showing an address where you are not living? Can I simply go to Greensboro, provide an address and vote there? When taking the oath of office Mr. Rotruck swore to uphold North Carolina’s constitution, as did the two other recently elected members of Council. Is this the case? It appears to me that Mr. Rotruck is/ was never a Summerfield resident. This whole shameful episode has been nothing but an expensive boondoggle in my opinion. Michael Lopez, SUMMERFIELD Editor’s note: In answer to the reader’s questions about what is required when a citizen registers to vote for either the

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first time, or applies to change their voter registration, the citizen must complete a voter registration application (the form can be downloaded from the internet) and answer questions about their residential address “i.e., where you physically live.” One copy of a current ID must also be provided, which can include a current and valid photo ID or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the citizen’s name and address. On the application form, the citizen is reminded that “Fraudulently or falsely completing this form is a Class I felony under chapter 163a of the NC general statutes,” and then is required to sign and date the application under this copy: “I attest, under penalty of perjury, that in addition to having read and understood the contents of this form, that: (1) I am a United States citizen, as indicated above; (2) I am at least 18 years of age, or will be by the date of the general election; or I am at least 16 years old and understand that I must be at least 18 years old on the day of the general election to vote; I shall have been a resident of North Carolina, this county, and precinct for 30 days before the date of the election in which I intend to vote; (3) I will not vote in any other county or state after submission of this form and if I am registered elsewhere, I am canceling that registration at this time; and (4) I have not been convicted of a felony, or if I have been convicted of a felony, I have completed my sentence, including any probation.”

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...continued from p. 5 Stacey Dickerson, Verdin’s area manager who covers the Carolinas and operates out of Southern Pines, said he has agreed to meet with the group. Council member Frank Bruno said he has agreed to meet with the group and Dickerson, probably sometime after Labor Day. There are standard models, Dickerson said, but the clocks can be customized with such items as color, header language and dial styles. He said the clocks on average are 10-12 feet tall. Dickerson said there are about 100 two-sided and four-sided Verdin clocks in North Carolina, including at Morehead City and Manteo. Bermuda Run put up a two-sided clock a few months ago, he said, and Reidsville has had one downtown for about 12 years that is the same style as Bermuda Run’s. He said that style is common to smaller communities. Thiery said Aug. 9 the group is considering a two-sided post clock and wants a design that would fit with the downtown street lamps and be “in good taste with the historic area of the town.” “We don’t want anything that would stick out like a sore thumb,” she said. She also said the group would like the word “Stokesdale” at the top of the clock and maybe the year Stokesdale was incorporated.

Mayor Pro Tem Thearon Hooks suggested the group look at an integrated solar panel in the plate between the two faces that could possibly eliminate the need for electrical service. Once the group decides on a style, it will submit a proposal to the council for consideration, Thiery said. If the council agrees to the project, the group would make a presentation to Stokesdale Fire District’s board of directors. SFD Chief Todd Gauldin said he told Thiery the board of directors will want to know the specifications, and would look at such aspects as the setback off U.S. 158 (Main Street) and the line of sight. “There are a lot of things to be looked at,” he said. That includes cost. Dickerson said clocks can run from $12,000 to $24,000, depending on size and style. The average is between $12,000 and $16,000, he said. Bermuda Run’s clock is 10 feet tall and cost about $15,000. Stokesdale received a $33,333 downtown revitalization grant from the state, which is part of the 2018-19 budget. The council voted July 12 to purchase a two-sided electronic sign for $23,633.68 that will be donated to Stokesdale Elementary School, and agreed to use the remaining $9,699.32 of grant money to help pay for a second shelter at Town Park.

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of the trail. Sidewalks and greenways may eventually improve the safety of the trail remaining along roads, he said. “This project may take a generation to complete,” said Martha Pittman, chairperson of the town’s MST Committee. “But it has the potential to turn Oak Ridge into a destination trail town, a great place to spend the night.”

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Your business should be here! Call (336) 644-7035 for info. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING Gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com (336) 595-2873. CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will ﬁt to your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, (336) 231-1838.

DECORATING

 YARD SALES SM. FURN. SALE, Sat., Sept. 1, 8-11am, 2811 Norwell Ct. Pier1 wckr. chrs., bakrs rack, lamps, plants, curtains, décor, rtry spreader. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., Sept. 8, 7:30am-1pm at 8700 Warner Rd., Kernersville (in Oak Ridge town limits).

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DREAM AND CLEAN. Cleaning services for commercial and residential homes with 17 years experience. Call (336) 491-1203 or visit www.dreamandclean.com.

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.

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BUSH-HOGGING. Call (336) 707-2272 for estimates.

DELIMA LAWNCARE Free estimates. Licensed & insured. (336) 669-5210.

“No Job Too Small”

WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Lawn maint, landscaping. Irrigation/ landscape contractor. Hardscaping & landscape lighting. 26 years exp. (336) 399-7764.

CUTTING EDGE LAWNCARE. Aﬀordable. Dependable. Mowing, aeration, leaf removal and more! Please call anytime for free estimate, (336) 706-0103.

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.

MASONRY

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BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC. Got Power? Residential, commercial and solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192.

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

Do you have ELECTRICAL NEEDS? Rodney A. Coble, licensed electrician. Monday-Saturday. Call (336) 209-1486.

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GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr. Appliance A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707. 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 "We get you mowing!" Com/res., all models. 2103 Oak Ridge Rd., Oak Ridge. Call (336) 298-4314, landtsmallengineservice.com. LAWN MOWER REPAIR & SERVICE. Free pickup & delivery. Call Rick, (336) 501-8681. 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.

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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. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, ﬁll dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150.

WE DO IT ALL WITH PRIDE! For low rates on lawn service, call (336) 404-3983. 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. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875.

BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways, concrete work. (336) 362-3647.

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

LAWNCARE / LANDSCAPING

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

CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 643-9332. www.carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. CLEAN CUT LAWN CARE for your lawn care needs. Quality service at a low price. Call Donnie at (336) 671-9940 for a free estimate. STOKESDALE LAWN Mowing & weed-eating. $45 minimum. (336) 423-2451. 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. EXTERIOR GREENSCAPES, LLC Lawn maintenance service. (336) 682-1456.

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AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free estimates. (336) 644-1174. 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. FAY'S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Complete landscape maintenance & hardscaping. Tree work. Reasonable & honest. Call Taylor, (336) 458-6491.

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MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone concrete & repairs. Free est. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com. 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 GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

PAINTING & DRYWALL

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

(336) 931-0600

BEKPaintCompany.com • References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed

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

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

CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior & exterior. Free est., lic/ins. (336) 669-5210.

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

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

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981. DOUGLAS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING, LLC. Custom Builder, sunrooms, garages, additions, kitchens baths. Licensed & Insured, BBB A+ accredited. Free est.. Visit www.douglascr.com or call (336) 413-5050.

The Northwest Observer – 21 years and counting! Want to reach our readers? Call (336) 644-7035 or email advertising@nwobserver.com. 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, 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.

ROOFING ROOFING. Best prices in town! Shingle and metal roofing. Top-notch quality. Res./comm., licensed & insured. Financing available. Belews Creek Construction, (336) 362-6343. 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. 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. KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Residential shingle & metal roofing. Free est. (336) 362-7469.

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LAND FOR SALE LAND FSBO, 100-acre farm, Rockingham Cty., managed for deer and turkey hunting. Large creek, tractor shed, tractor and implements included. $269,000. (336) 508-5242.

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CRAFTERS NEEDED for a no-entry-fee craft show at Summerﬁeld Peace UMC. Saturday, October 20, 9am-3pm. If interested, call Chris Schlosser at (336) 643-3411 or (336) 339-5998. SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470.

LOTS FOR SALE. Southern Rockingham Cty. with Summerﬁeld address. Bethany Elementary School. Large 2- to 4-acre home sites. Eight 10-acre estate sites. Beautifully wooded and open land with gentle terrain. Ponds, streams on some tracts. Now being oﬀered at pre-development 20% discount prices. Call now to make appointment and reserve your future dream property. Tracts starting at $29,600. Two lots also available in N. Guilford Co. Call (336) 430-9507 anytime.

VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT FALL VACATION RENTAL, N. Myrtle Beach, Nov. 3 - Nov. 10, $500. Call (336) 549-1198.

 MISC. WANTED $$$ – WILL PAY CASH for your junk or wrecked vehicle. For quote, call (336) 552-0328. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, all gas items, tillers, go-carts & golf carts, ATVs, generators, power washers, chain saws and most grills. (336) 689-4167.

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KITTENS. Two foster kittens need good homes. M/F. rabies vac., house-trained. (336) 613-8608.

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PET SERVICES WENDY COLLINS PET SITTING. Insured. 16 years exp. Parrots, cats and dogs. Call or text for more information, (336) 339-6845.

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HOME FOR RENT MOBILE HOME, 3BR doublewide, double carport. Oﬀ Gideon Grove Church Rd., Stokesdale. Private lot. $750. (336) 427-4504.

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8525 Springbirch Terrace, Stokesdale 3BR/2.1BA/2-car, move-in ready! Large family room, granite kitchen, fenced yard, inviting saltwater pool! Cul-de-sac lot. NW schools. $335,000

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