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With trail design process underway, issues of construction cost, eminent domain come to forefront by PATTI STOKES

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A sign posted at the pedestrian tunnel under U.S. 220 marks the end of the A&Y Greenway, and indicates plans to extend it through Summerﬁeld.

SUMMERFIELD – Becoming a walkable and bikeable community was a top priority for the vast majority of about 500 citizens who weighed in during the development process of the Summerfield Comprehensive Plan. Though the plan was adopted in 2010, making the community more pedestrian-friendly has met more than its share of challenges. In July 2013 the town appointed a Trails and Open Space Committee, charged with developing a trail route that would extend the A&Y Greenway from downtown Greensboro into Summerfield. The Greenway, which

trail supporters hope will eventually be incorporated into North Carolina’s 1,000-mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail, follows the abandoned Atlantic and Yadkin rail corridor; it currently ends at a pedestrian tunnel under U.S. 220, just north of Strawberry Road in Summerfield. After considering various alternatives, the TOS Committee presented a proposed trail route to the town council in February 2014. The proposal garnered protests, however, after some citizens learned it would come through, or near their private property. Four months later, when a citizen publicly pressed town council

Tetra Tech gets six-month extension for U.S. 220 by GERRI HUNT GUILFORD COUNTY – Just six weeks ago, North Carolina Department of Transportation district engineer Bobby Norris told the Summerfield Town Council the U.S. 220 widening project was still on target for its completion date, although he acknowledged delays involving change orders, the contractor and the design.

“We are working with [the contractors] to get a plan, and set small milestones so they can hit them... we’re trying to keep them on schedule that way, and that seems to be working out,” Norris told the council. But now the completion date has been extended nearly six months, from Dec. 27, 2016 to June 19, 2017. The $96.2 million project should be 85.6 percent complete

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The widening of U.S. 220 from Horsepen Creek Road to Winfree Road in Summerﬁeld – including this area at Elmhurst Estates – will likely be delayed six months. The new projected completion date is June 2017.

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purchased land on U.S. 158 to build a new fire station,” said Johnson. “It’s in our short-range plan of three to four years.”

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Woodvale residents worried about U.S. 220 access SUMMERFIELD – When the North Carolina Department of Transportation permanently closed the southern end of Spotswood Road at the Haw River, the effects on residents of Woodvale subdivision, which is located off Spotswood, were compounded. Kris Lorenz, NCDOT resident engineer for the U.S. 220 widening project, explained why Spotswood’s intersection with the highway was closed. “The area from the Haw River north will eventually become an interstate, and interstates don’t have side roads,” she said. “The speed limit through there will be 65 mph, and people will probably be going 75 mph… so

you don’t want anyone pulling out from the small streets.” The closure of the southern end of Spotswood has left just one access to Woodvale, causing safety concerns for its residents. “It has increased our response time to get to Woodvale,” said Summerfield Fire Chief Chris Johnson. “Having to go all the way to U.S. 158 and take a left, a left and a left (and then a right onto Spotswood) really slows us down.”

Another issue for Woodvale residents is whether having just one access will increase the ISO (Insurance Service Office) rating on their homeowner’s insurance. “Dual access [into a subdivision] alone would not affect a home’s ISO rating,” said Colin Day, assistant director of public information for the North Carolina Department of Insurance. “But it could be affected if the road closure means a fire department is more than 5 ‘road’ miles away.”

And with no fire hydrants, tanker trucks have to come into the neighborhood – and be able to turn around.

Chief Johnson said Station 9 on Summerfield Road is still the closest fire station to Woodvale… but having to go in through the northern side is 4.25 miles just to the intersection of U.S. 158 and Spotswood Road.

“One thing we’re doing as a fire department is that we’ve already

“Some of the houses in Woodvale are definitely out of our 5-mile re-

sponse area,” he said. Day said many things can affect an insurance premium, citing a document that explained, “The distance of your home from a fire hydrant and the quality of your local fire department, which determine your fire protection class. Since fire and smoke damage cause millions of dollars in losses each year, the firefighting capability of a community such as water supply, building codes, your fire department’s equipment and the quality of your local fire department is taken into account in determining the insurance rate. Your city is assigned a fire protection class and it is used by insurance companies to rate policies.” Summerfield’s ISO rating of 6 (the lower the number, the better) is based on the size and physical characteristics of the town; the size of the fire department and its personnel, training and equipment; available water supply and pressure; and other recognized standards.

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online: nwobserver.com e-mail: questions@ nwobserver.com Last year the NCDOT said the intersection at U.S. 220 and Strawberry Road would be closed for a month in the fall of 2014 for construction. We learned last fall that, due to construction delays, it was postponed until the spring of 2015. We are now approaching one year from the first planned closure of the intersection and it would be extremely helpful to have a schedule for those who will be impacted. This intersection closure and reworking should have been scheduled for the summer, since it will cause significant traffic rerouting and delays that will be much worse with the addition of school traffic and school buses. Bus routes will be affected as well.

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After being delayed by about a year, the intersection at U.S. 220 and Strawberry Road will be closed for up to 45 days beginning this October or November, says NCDOT’s district engineer, Bobby Norris.

“Ideally, yes, the closure would have been better during the summer but the contractor was unable to have it ready,” Norris continued. “Their – and our – emphasis is the area to the north, to make sure the I-73 connection is ready for when the other project connects so that it can open in the fall of 2016.”

Regarding keeping the community apprised of construction updates, an email used to be sent out to everyone who attended a public meeting at the beginning of the project, Norris confirmed, then said he would submit a request to the resident engineer, Kris Lorenz, for email updates to resume on a monthly basis.

Is it possible for the NCDOT to keep the community informed on a more regular basis of this huge planned traffic issue and others related to the area road construction? The southern end of Strawberry Road, which intersects with U.S. 220, is scheduled to close this October or November for up to 45 days, confirmed Bobby Norris, a district engineer with NCDOT’s District 7 office in Greensboro. “As you can see, the subgrade is currently being graded for chemical stabilization,” Norris said. “The next step would be the paving. A press release will be sent out two weeks prior to the closing and message boards will be placed on the roads in advanced notice of the closure.”

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at this point, but as of Aug. 26, it was just 51.99 percent complete.

didn’t know about. But the contractor deserves that time back.”

Kris Lorenz, NCDOT resident engineer for the project, said the extension was granted to contractor Tetra Tech Construction for “normal things.”

Most of the delays will occur from Horsepen Creek north to Winfree Road.

“One problem was a house on Scalesville Road at U.S. 220,” she said. “It was supposed to be removed before construction began, but that was delayed because the contractor had to check for asbestos.” A mobile home near U.S. 158 was also in the way of construction, as the contractor was trying to determine who owned it. And in another area, a tobacco barn in the woods wasn’t cleared for construction. Another issue arose with a threesided culvert being built at Ogburn Mill Road, when the plans didn’t quite match what environmental agencies wanted. “People who design the plans do the best they can, but when we get to construction, the plans don’t always meet the field conditions, and we have to wait on answers,” said Lorenz. “Things like that pop up on jobs regularly, like waiting for Raleigh to look at the plans and give us a change on how to do traffic control or lay pipe, or we find utilities we

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“We’re still concentrating and pushing the contractor to get from Winfree Road north completed by the end of 2016,” said Lorenz. And further north, next week crews will begin clearing the area where an interchange at the U.S. 220/N.C. 68 split in Rockingham County. The interchange is still slated for completion in December 2016, at the same time as the I-73 connector from N.C. 68 to U.S. 220. Lorenz noted that much paving is already being done in the area of Strawberry Road in Summerfield, where its intersection with U.S. 220 will be closed to traffic from early October until early November for grading. When it reopens, drivers will use the new stretch of U.S. 220 in that area. “Just because we gave them extra days doesn’t mean the contractor is by any means slowing his work down; they tell us the goal is still to finish by December 2016,” said Lorenz. “They’re still trying to get out of there as fast as they can.”

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Sept. 10 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by GERRI HUNT  Mayor Randy Braswell called the meeting to order at 7 p.m., and then led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting agenda was adopted, and minutes from the Aug. 13 Council meeting, and Aug. 20 and Sept. 8 workshops were approved.

NEW BUSINESS Sheriff’s report. Deputy Scott Casey said 17 reports were generated from last month’s calls. Two arrests were made in a theft of scrap metal and batteries from Warner Road. Casey encouraged drivers to watch out for school buses, and said the sheriff’s department has a seat belt/child safety seat initiative underway. Public hearing. County Planner Oliver

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Bass presented a resolution to close Spotswood Road between U.S. 158 and Walter Combs Way, since that portion of the road has been abandoned and is no longer maintained by DOT.

years and didn’t know it.”

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to ratify the decision to replace the locks for $575. Dogs on Leashes. Councilwoman Vicki White-Lawrence noticed signs at the Town Park, which state animals should be kept on leashes and owners should clean up after them, have faded.

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to get prices on replacing

PUBLIC COMMENTS  Tim Jones of Southard Road announced his candidacy for Town Council. In Stokesdale for over 50 years, he said he knows what his friends, neighbors and relatives think about the Town. The meager number of citizens attending the meeting indicated they are content, Jones said.

the six signs.

“I’m running for office and I want to see Stokesdale keep it simple,” he said. “I’m in favor of small government and low taxes. I don’t want to see any big changes. I commend this Council for not spending more money than they have, like a previous Council.”

Concession stand. Councilman Bill Jones said the bathrooms at Stokesdale Town Park now have “thumb locks” to unlock the doors from the inside.

A&Y Greenway. Braswell noted the Town of Summerfield voted to proceed with designing a proposed trail that will follow the old A&Y Railroad tracks through Summerfield and Stokesdale, and will eventually become part of North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

He said paying for the A&Y Greenway from a $400,000 annual budget “makes no sense,” with a Town Hall, park and water system to maintain.

“It was a pretty dangerous situation,” he said. “We had a jail cell for several

For discussion, see “Stokesdale backs away from trail” in our Sept. 18-24 issue.

 Hassel Moran, who owns PSI at the corner of U.S. 158 and Walter Combs Way, said that he and another property owner on each side of the road support the closure.

 5  0 to approve closing a portion of Spotswood Road.

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 5  0 to display a poster detailing the “confinement, muzzling and control of vicious animals” portion of the Guilford County Animal Control ordinance, and to include that ordinance section in park rules and regulations.

Defibrillator. Stokesdale Fire Chief Todd Gauldin and a defibrillator representative advised not storing the defibrillator outdoors. White-Lawrence suggested keeping it at Town Hall, with signs at the park detailing its location and Town Hall hours.

 5  0 to purchase a $209 wall cabinet with an alarm for the defibrillator and mount it in the Town Hall lobby, $30 and $10 signs, and an $11 pack of security straps. A broken strap would signify the defibrillator had been used.

“I’m just about certain as I’m standing here, that if that trail gets built, the budget to maintain it will start creeping up… to a never-ending point,” he added. “… The last thing I want to see trigger it (a property tax) is that trail coming through, that is mostly going to be for our friends and neighbors across the state to use. I’m not seeing the economic benefits for Stokesdale.”

UNFINISHED BUSINESS  3  2 to refund all $200 water

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 4  1 to send a letter to five people who paid $200 deposits, and are

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able to but have not connected to the water line; Thacker voted against. See News Briefs in our Sept. 18-24 issue for more on this discussion.

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(in three separate motions) to remove from the agenda setting a field operator salary, request for proposals for certain water services, and extending the water line on Tree Court. Debt Setoff/past due accounts. Finance Officer Carolyn Joyner said debts submitted to the state’s Debt Setoff program need to be over $50, and there is no charge to the Town. She suggested past due accounts be sent to a collections bureau, which charges a fee of 16.667 percent to handle all of the paperwork.

 5  0 to authorize the clerk to send some past due accounts to collections and eventually to Debt Setoff, with others being written off. 50

to approve an Emergency Management Plan for the Town’s water distribution system and authorize the mayor to sign it.

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to charge a 10 percent mark-up for special-requested water services. Thacker voted no, preferring to handle the requests case by case. Community Day. This event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Town Hall. There will be a bounce house, book sale, free hot dogs and snacks, and a canned food drive. Appli-

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balance by $12,000 to cover existing chlorinator expenses.

to hire Nixon Power Services Company to do a one-time service on the Town Hall generator for $800; Thacker voted no. See News Briefs for discussion.

Administrative report. According to the latest estimated population figures, Stokesdale has 5,457 residents.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 Jaycee Spruill, a 48-year resident of Happy Hill Road in Kernersville, announced his candidacy for Town Council. He said while serving on the Town’s Planning Board for eight years, he only missed one meeting, when he was sick.

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Parade. White-Lawrence said DOT has approved road closures on the day of the holiday parade (Dec. 12), and a couple of downtown business owners have offered their parking lots for staging. The Northwest Guilford High School band will march. Library. Bruno said the library received a large donation of children’s books from a teacher who is moving, and more shelves are needed. Property. Jones said the flagpole light can be fixed instead of replacing the $900 ballast. Irrigation lines at Town Hall are fixed, and work continues on busted sprinklers. Grass seed, fertilizer and straw were applied on the bank at the back end of the park.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

“I really think the water system started out wrong from the beginning,” said Spruill. “It was supposed to branch off all the roads off N.C. 158.” However, in a rush to get the water system to the area where wells were contaminated, the roads off N.C. 158 were overlooked, he said. Spruill said it’s a shame the Town doesn’t pay interest to those who are being refunded their $200 water deposits. He said he would tap into the water line if it came past his property.

Safety. Braswell said he advised the new director at Countryside Village Retirement Community to call Red Cross about transporting its residents to Town Hall for shelter in an emergency.

COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Jones said that just because 12 people spoke in favor of the trail and two against it during the last Summerfield Town Council meeting, doesn’t mean 90 percent of citizens there are in favor. “I just don’t feel like the people in Stokesdale are for it… but if you don’t come out and express your opinion, the vocal minority will,” he said. Bruno said the Town Council has total control over whether the A&Y Greenway comes through Stokesdale. He noted the Town gathered facts, formed a committee, and participated in a feasibility study. “But then what? People just dropped it. Does that mean they’re content?” Bruno asked. “I don’t see anybody pushing for it. I’ve been very proud to be on this Council and I think we’ve gone above and beyond on factfinding things.” The meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m.

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Generator blows Town Hall circuits STOKESDALE – Mayor Randy Braswell presented proposals during the Sept. 10 Town Council meeting for maintenance of Town Hall’s generator. Nixon Power Services, who installed the unit, proposed $800, while Palmer Consulting Group came in at $530. Braswell recommended Nixon, because they can program the generator to not come on and take over Town Hall’s electrical system “in a full exercise.” “It may be affecting some of the electronics. There seems to be some circuit

boards [in the exit sign lights] and one of the engineers thought it could be the power surge [from the generator],” he said.

All of the emergency lights at Town Hall have been replaced. Braswell noted the overhead lights have batteries in the ceiling so they can operate without electricity. From the audience, Tim Jones explained that taking the generator out of standby mode will take its toll over time, with the unit not being exercised with a full load. “I have personally passed by here late

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at night during a power outage when all of Stokesdale is dark and this building is well-lighted, and the generator is sitting there running at full throttle for hours; there’s something about that that doesn’t make sense to me,” he said. “And Stokesdale Town Hall had

the only lit Christmas tree that night,” recalled Braswell. “There’s exercise [of the generator]… and then there’s wasted fuel,” replied Jones. Council voted 4-1 to hire Nixon. Councilman Joe Thacker voted no.

Fire tax slated for March 15 ballot STOKESDALE – The Stokesdale Fire District continues making strides toward having its residents vote on raising the district’s maxed-out tax cap from 10 cents to 15 cents per $100 of assessed property value.

about the Sept. 17 agenda item.

In the last week, county commissioners from both Guilford and Rockingham unanimously adopted resolutions requesting each of their Boards of Elections to add the item to the ballot on March 15, 2016 – the day of the Presidential Primary election.

“They said this will balance the Stokesdale Fire District with other fire districts, because after 1959, every district was formed with a 15-cent tax cap,” said Braswell, adding the Boards of Elections in the two counties will coordinate on the ballots.

Guilford County Commissioner Justin Conrad (R-District 3) said his board found no issues nor had any major questions

He said the Stokesdale Fire Department will start educating the public prior to the tax cap appearing on the ballot.

According to Stokesdale Mayor Randy Braswell, Rockingham County Commissioners had a positive conversation on the fire tax cap on Sept. 21.

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“We needed that fumble,” said head coach Johnny Roscoe.

In a sloppy slugfest, Northern Guilford (3-1, 1-0) overcame a fourthquarter deficit to claim a 13-10 victory over Reidsville (3-2). Northern’s offense struggled throughout much of the game, placing an added burden on the defense. With three minutes remaining and down 10-7, Northern’s offense entered the red zone desperately needing a score; they came up empty, however, when kicker Ethan Reeder missed the potential game-tying field goal. A victory was within the Rams’ grasp, but the Nighthawks defense was doggedly determined to hold on. On the ensuing drive, a Rams’ running back leaped over a defender when the ball wiggled loose. Defensive lineman Hunter Wade recovered the fumble, setting up the game-winning drive. “I was doing my key responsibility,” Wade said. “I just got lucky. The ball came out right in front of me. The recovery was very important, and was the

With only 1:50 left in the game, time was not on Northern’s side.

Starting at the Rams’ 45-yard line, the Nighthawks’ offense was poised. Wide receiver Tristen Simmons caught a 7-yard pass from quarterback Miles Timmons, followed by a 6-yard run by running back CJ Freeman. Wide receiver Tucker Hord caught the next pass from Timmons, for an 11yard gain. Freeman took the handoff from Timmons on third-and-1, proceeded to go left, followed his blockers, broke through Reidsville tacklers and dove into the end zone.

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Graduation rate sets new record Northern, Northwest have highest rate of traditional schools GUILFORD COUNTY – For the seventh consecutive year, Guilford County Schools set a new record for its high school graduation rate, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. GCS high schools posted a 2015

graduation rate of 89.3 percent, besting last year’s rate of 88.5 percent and exceeding the 2015 state average of 85.4 percent. GCS also posted the highest graduation rate among the state’s five largest districts. Nine GCS schools achieved 100 percent graduation rates, up from seven in 2014. Northern and Northwest had the highest graduation of all traditional public high schools in GCS last year, at 99.1 percent, and Northwest

– which had the largest graduating class – had a graduation rate of 96.6 percent. Another 10 schools posted rates of 90 percent or higher. “We are proud of our students, teachers and staff for achieving these

important and impressive milestones,” said GCS Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green. “Not only are more of our students graduating, but more are graduating with having already succeeded in college-level academics.”

Say Yes to Education GUILFORD COUNTY – Every student in the Guilford County Schools system now has the opportunity for a college scholarship to a number of North Carolina colleges and universities, thanks to a community partnership with the national organization, Say Yes to Education. “This is a historic day for the children of our community and for Guilford County Schools,” said Maurice “Mo” Green, superintendent. “Entire generations of young people and their families will find their lives forever changed because our community and the Say Yes National Foundation

believe in them and are willing to help them make their dreams of a college education possible.” Officials also announced fundraising efforts had significantly surpassed a minimum expectation of $28 million set by national Say Yes in order for Guilford to be considered –– and had, in fact, hit more than $32.5 million. This is nearly half the $70-million endowment ultimately needed to fully fund local scholarships annually. For more information, visit www. sayyesguilford.org and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

GCS students earn an “A” in good behavior GUILFORD COUNTY – During the 2014-15 school year, 90 percent of all students in Guilford County Scho required no discipline at school.

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In addition, less than six percent of students received out-of-school suspensions. That’s down 45 percent since the 2008-09 school year, and down 34 percent since 2011-12 when GCS launched its 2016 strategic plan. The plan included an initiative to keep more students in school while also reducing

disciplinary concerns. The district made it a priority to reduce the number of out-of-school suspensions for minor offenses such as non-compliance and discourteous acts. These suspensions are down 65 percent since 2011-12. “We are encouraged by these numbers,” said Gwen Willis, chief student services officer for GCS. “This means more students are staying in class and not losing valuable instructional time.”

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3:30 p.m., and Northwest’s at 8:30 p.m. Rehearsals will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the venue, at 9 a.m. for Northwest and 11 a.m. for Northern.

STUDENT PROFILES Thanks to the coaches and teachers at Northern and Northwest High Schools for their student recommendations and input, which make it possible to recognize these talented, dedicated students for their accomplishments in academics, athletics and cultural arts.

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Position on the team: Offensive left guard Hometown: Columbus, Ohio Toughest class: Anatomy Plans after high school: Study engineering in college Extracurricular activities: Football Hobbies: Playing the guitar and hunting Most admired athlete: Ezekiel Elliot (Ohio State University running back, Heisman candidate) Favorite food: Steak Favorite band/musician: “Any music works for me, but whatever I’m doing, music is always playing.” Favorite movie: “Step Brothers” Best vacation ever: Hawaii Years lived in Northern area: 13 Dream job: Weapon designer Interesting fact about yourself: “I’m smarter than the average 12th-grader.” Nickname: “J Train” Pre-game ritual: Relax in the locker room Coach Lee Meekins’ comments on Jalen: “Jalen is an amazing young man, and a true leader on and off the field. He works to make others around him better.”

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FRAUD Sept. 16 | A resident of Pawnee Road in Greensboro reported an unknown person cashed four fraudulent checks, totaling $4,470. Sept. 20 | A resident of Warner Road in Kernersville reported purchasing a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer for $250 from a person who said they lost the title but had applied for a new one. However, the SUV had been reported stolen from Rockingham County. The $2,500 vehicle was seized and warrants were issued for two Stokesdale residents who sold the vehicle to the victim, for obtaining property by false pretense.

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 Dr. Reynolds and staff at Reynolds Orthodontics for providing lunch to the Oak Ridge Elementary School teachers and staff during the early release day. Lunch was wonderful and much appreciated by everyone!  Frank Whitaker for his excellent edi-

torial about the historic district. So nice to hear from residents who were then when the district was created!  Lowes Foods for their amazing new expansion. Gorgeous space and love the expanded selection.  All the people who showed their appreciation to the firefighters at the Stokesdale Fire Department in recognition of Sept. 11. Your kind thoughts and

all the yummy goodies were sincerely appreciated!  LeeAnne Wade, one fantastic football team mom, for faithfully and enthusiastically cheering on the Nighthawks for four years, preparing meals, making spirit signs, wrapping hot dogs, getting info out to the parents…and much more. Such a value to Nighthawk Nation!  NWHS principal Ralph Kitley for his positive attitude through tremendous adversity. He is a man of integrity and would not ask any parent to do what he would not do himself as a parent. Let’s trust our children’s authority figure!  Community resource officer, Corporal Bryan Herndon, for giving an awesome presentation on cell phone and social media safety at Center United Methodist Church last week. Everyone should understand the new laws and liabilities that are in place!  Mark and Suzette Shelton of Shelton’s Kitchen and Bath – great job in replacing our countertops, and so appreciate you fitting us in so it could be done before our daughter’s engagement party!

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and the person with a red phone case who took pictures of my car while I was driving on Pleasant Ridge Road. That’s unsafe and not okay. Reports have been filed.  The Stokesdale mayor and Town Council for not embracing the (A&Y) greenway project. You can sit idly by hanging on to some misguided idea of “cultural preservation” while the world changes around you. It is sad for our community.  The NWHS parent who complained because we gave OUR child the day off due to the threat (on Sept. 11). It is MY child, not yours.  Stokesdale Town Council for not improving the community with the A&Y Greenway. The trail would draw more people to the area to live and play. It would also increase home values.  People who complain about CrossFit. You obviously have too much time on your hands.  The person who came in our front yard on Hillsdale Lake and removed our American flag. Glad to know you are patriotic, and I hope that you will fly it as proudly as we have for the past few years!  Aqua North Carolina. After four months of complaints, we are still not able to keep consistent water pressure in Arbor Run.

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After wrestling with the issue for over a year, the committee got a breakthrough last March, when Summerfield resident David Couch, owner of Summerfield Farms on Pleasant Ridge Road, purchased three additional tracts of land just east of Pleasant Ridge Road, parallel to Summerfield Road. Couch agreed to provide trail easements on the properties, which breathed new life into the TOS Committee’s efforts. On Sept. 8, the council voted unanimously to hire Stewart, an engineer, design and planning firm based in Raleigh, to design a 2.55-mile trail route that will extend the Greenway to a railroad bed behind Summerfield

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Elementary School; to qualify for state and federal funding, the multi-use trail will be 10 feet wide and paved, to meet NCDOT standards. Though distant on the horizon, the council acknowledges issues of acquiring trail easements from private property owners and funding trail construction will be major ones to tackle. Stewart will be paid $320,000 to design the trail route. Additionally, rightof-way acquisitions and trail construction are roughly estimated at $3.4 million, though Summerfield Town Manager Scott Whitaker cautions it is too early in the process to have firm numbers. Craig McKinney, a transportation planner with the Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), attended the Sept. 8 council meeting. He said the MPO has committed its funds through about 2018, so the sooner the town moves forward, the more likely it will be considered for future available funding. The town hopes to obtain a combination of MPO, state and federal funding to offset up to 80 percent of the cost of trail construction. When the question of eminent domain surfaced, “Absolutely not,” and “It’s too early to say at this time” were the answers given by council members and Whitaker at the Sept. 8 meeting. “If you get in a place where there is a property owner who doesn’t want the trail, something has to give,” Whitaker said. “We’ll have to find a way and come to some type of agreement … It is what it is and you’ll have to make tough decisions throughout this process.”

them resorting to it. Doggett also emphasizes the amount of private property citizens might be asked to yield for a trail easement will be a matter of a few feet, not acres. “As a committee, we completely rerouted the trail (the proposed trail that was presented in 2014), which I think reflects the fact that the committee has been extremely cognizant of what people want; at the same time, our committee’s goals are based on the comprehensive plan, and what several hundred citizens said they wanted,” Doggett said. “Rural character, open space and trails – those have been the goals from the beginning and that is what we (TOS Committee) use as our guide.” Before the council voted to move forward with the trail design, Mayor Tim Sessoms said he had spent a lot of time attending meetings and talking with people about the trail over the last two years. “I feel strongly people in Summerfield want this trail,” Sessoms said. “Our TOS Committee has spent countless hours publicizing this and communicating about it, as has Scott Whitaker. I feel very comfortable with this, and with Stewart. “If we don’t come together and rally around this, we won’t have a trail. It’s time for us to step up – and if it’s going to break the bank, we won’t do it,” Sessoms concluded. Councilman Mike Adams, who said he had lived all over the country and most fondly remembers the towns with trails, agreed.

Jane Doggett, chairperson of the TOS Committee, says forcibly taking someone’s property is the furthest thing on the minds of her committee members.

“Let’s not kick the can anymore – let’s move forward,” Adams said.

“We are at least a year ahead of ourselves,” she said, adding there are lots of ways around eminent domain. And though the decision would ultimately be left to the town council, she doesn’t see

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TWO-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., Sept. 26, 8am-12n, 2135 Beeson Rd, Oak Ridge. Women’s clothes/shoes, yarn, mixer, toys, holiday, silverware, cameras, much more! (Rain make up day, October 10) HUGE CUSTOMER YARD SALE, Saturday Oct. 3, 7am-3pm, Spring Garden Storage, 3121 Spring Garden Street, Greensboro. Trucks, tractors, appliances, furniture and so much more!

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MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., Sept. 26, 8am-1pm, Crichton Ct., River Oaks, Oak Ridge. Toys, furniture and more! Rain date, Sunday, Sept. 27.

CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. (336) 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com.

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FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push

GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. Call (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 ofﬁce.

TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling and more! (336) 207-6632.

ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE

mowers, tillers & gas equipment, most appliances, grills, bikes, etc. (336) 689-4167. SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE, Affordable, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196. CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will clean to ﬁt your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, 231-1838. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747. MAID 2 GLIMMER MAID SERVICE Premium products and Amazon Local ap-

LAWN EQUIPMENT SERVICE Located in Oak Ridge. Free pick up and delivery. Tune up, preventive or rebuild on all lawn service/yard equipment. Commercial or residential. Call or text Rick, (336) 501-8681. 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.

proved. (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com.

GRADING / HAULING

CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING,

PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING

gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

FLOORING CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed/insured. 643-6500.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

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. 362-1150. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Debris removal, grading/ hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647.

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

ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035.

GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.

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JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

HOME REPAIR, LLC

(336) 669-7252

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LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING TOTAL LAWN CARE SOLUTIONS Call to schedule your fall leaf removal. Free estimates. (336) 215-5263.

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AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com.

MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154.

Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulching, landscaping,

FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Seed, aerate, till and cleanups. Big or small jobs, reasonable and honest. Call Taylor at (336) 464-5215.

driveways, gravel, concrete work. 362-3647.

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

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The Northwest Observer reaches over 11,000 mailboxes every week! Come along with us! For marketing information, call (336) 644-7035. BOBCAT WORK, bushhogging, and tractor work. Brad Mills, (336) 382-1505. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. 643-1119. TLC LAWN CARE Affordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertilization and weed control. (336) 681-0097. STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small. George Joyce, (336) 382-3860. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764. D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.

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COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine the Triad for 26 years. (336) 362-5860.

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MASONRY SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or ﬁre pit for fall? 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.

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100’s on display NEW LOCATION: 8605 Triad Dr, Colfax marshallstone.com | (336) 996-4918

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

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

(336) 931-0600

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JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, rooﬁng specials, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. 362-6343.

RUSTIC HORSE BARNS AND BUILDINGS Z.N.Cobb Builders. Licensed and Insured, (336) 337-0477, www.zncobb.com.

Services TM Construction , INC

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PLUMBING

Sidewalks | Driveways | Stamped concrete

JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce 656-0019, cell 382-6905. LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS - Repair and sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800. ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519. GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

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PAINTING & DRYWALL PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186. CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior & exterior, pressure washing. Free est., lic/ins. Call Carlos, (336) 669-5210. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING

WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc. (336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 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/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

POWER WASHING ALL-PRO POWER WASHING Windows, vinyl, concrete, pool decks, drain jetting. 15% off any cleaning. Fully insured. Www.all-prowash.com, (336) 402-7726. PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873. SUPERIOR WASH. Exterior cleaning: houses, decks, driveways. Mobile unit w/ hot water & 425 gallon storage tank. Lic. & ins. Free est. Call Mike Dixon, 601-7444.

RENOVATION WORKS INC.

CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting,

New construction, remodeling, kitchen and

wallpaper removal. References & free es-

bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336)

timates available. (336) 708-9155.

427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

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

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at www.nwobserver.com, KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum ﬂoors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469. TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Licensed General Contractor with college degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We specialize in additions, remodels, garages, decks, sunrooms, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free Estimates. Call or email, 399-4894, tripp@trippsmithconstruction.com.

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CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential rooﬁng, rubber ﬂat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.

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Licensed & insured

24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well

Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still,

644-8615 office 508-5242 cell

ROOFING

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 MISC. SERVICES FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, gas equip., bikes, grills, metal and electrical items. (336) 689-4167. NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “Completely satisfied every time” – Joe in Summerfield. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911. COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068. AUTO INTERIOR CLEANING, headlights, waxing. Summerfield area. Sonny, 312-4102. MARKETING ASSISTANCE for any size business! If you’d like to reach all of northwest Guilford County in a well-read, trusted weekly publication, the Northwest Observer might be a great option for you! Call (336) 644-7035, ext. 10, or email advertising@ nwobserver.com to learn more!

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SLEEP SOFA, recliner chair, studio chairs, BR dressers, W/D, wardrobe. Call to see. (336) 337-0994 (leave message).

LAND FOR SALE

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Two side-by-side MAUSOLEUM CRYPTS, Westminster Chapel, upper level inside. Will sell for $11,000 for the pair; present value $10,497 each. (336) 288-0581. WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys. New vendors welcome. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 1-6pm. 2010 Bayliner 175 SKI BOAT. Excellent condition. Includes skis and life jackets. $13,000. Call Don, (336) 324-7373.

6105 Chalet Drive, Oak Ridge Summerfield horse farm

8-ACRE HOMESITE IN OAK RIDGE, two perked sites, trees, pasture and water for horses. Billett Road to Tanyard Court, right to end of road, sign on the left. $199,000. (336) 275-9627.

5.93 acre property with 2,300 square-foot, 3-bedroom custom home built in 2004. 2-car garage, equipment shed and 4-stall barn. Old block house also on property. Lots of potential! $419,000

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

KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Pumpkins, gourds, mums & fresh produce. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerﬁeld. 708-0485. SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD, $80/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615.

sundeck, quiet community.

ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025.

HOMES FOR SALE 20’ from water’s edge, 2 covered electric boat

7708 Tall Meadows Drive

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lifts, golf cart, canoe, paddle boat. $189,700.

Reduced $10K! Entertainer’s dream w/kitchens in & out. Immaculate 3BR/3.5BA/3-car w/walkout basement. Renovated master BA. Basement boasts bonus, office/possible add’l BR, bath, workout/workshop room and access to lower patio area. Outside is laid-stone patio w/stone fireplace and built-in kitchen area. $319,900

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LAKEFRONT 2/3BR, 2.5BA TOWN HOME on Belews Lake. Two boat slips, 1-car garage,

 MISC. WANTED CASH for riding mowers & golf carts needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick up of grills, tillers, etc. (336) 689-4167. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.

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OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Sept. 27 • 2-4pm

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Call (336) 280-5065.

2014 PARK MODEL at Belews Lake, w/ loft.

(336) 644-6418 or 601-5759. CAROLINA MARINA GET-AWAY, furnished Casa Villa w/ loft, large deck w/ awning, boat HVAC. On the water. $125,000 (plus lot and dock fee). (336) 312-4643.

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