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Planning Board honing language in development rules
by CHRIS BURRITT
Photo by Annette Joyce/NWO
This vacant lot at the end of a historic building across from Stokesdale Fire Department will be turned into parking for downtown Stokesdale.
by ANNETTE JOYCE The landscape in downtown Stokesdale is about to change – again. Matt Moorefield, who owns a growing number of storefronts across from the Stokesdale Fire Department, announced that two businesses – a boutique and an urgent
care doctor’s office – have signed leases to open up shop within the next few months. Having already established a presence in downtown Kernersville as 119 on North, the new 119 on North Stokesdale is owned by longtime friends Jennifer Bream and
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SUMMERFIELD – Two and a half months after Summerfield Town Council adopted new development rules, the town’s Planning Board has begun the task of sharpening definitions in the regulations. The council voted June 8 to adopt a unified development ordinance (UDO) that included changes made earlier in the meeting that allow for higher density housing. Not only did the finalhour move anger opponents of high density development, it also contributed to confusion around the definition
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of words such as “multi-family.” References to dwellings that allow more than one family to live under the same roof are charged in Summerfield where developer David Couch has proposed the development of roughly 1,000 acres with a mix of businesses and residences, including townhomes and apartments. The possibility that apartments may be built has galvanized opponents, including some who lump various forms of multi-family housing in the same category. “David Couch’s quadplexes are going to be known as apartments,” Planning
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STOKESDALE – Agreeing that land adjoining Stokesdale’s town park would be an asset to the town and allow for future park expansion was easy. Agreeing on how much to offer for the property was more challenging, but after discussing at their Aug. 12 meeting, Stokesdale Town Council members unanimously voted to have the town attorney draw up an offer to purchase 9.8 acres adjoining town property on Angel Pardue Road, for $200,000.
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The property includes 847 linear feet bordering the town park to its north, and 650 feet bordering Stokesdale Elementary. “I look at this as a one-time opportunity,” said Councilman Derek Foy, noting potential uses for the property “are endless,” and could include a basketball court and/or picnic shelter. “This opens an opportunity for our town park to be better used for our citizens,” he said. The town budgeted $100,000 in Capital Outlays this fiscal year for the town park; that money would pay for half the offered price, with the balance coming from the town’s reserves. In an interview on Aug. 18, Foy said he hopes the council will hold a special called meeting next week to finalize the land purchase.
Oak Ridge seeks ‘village feel’ views in Aug. 25 open house by CHRIS BURRITT
OAK RIDGE – What’s your vision for Oak Ridge’s commercial district? Town leaders have scheduled an open house at Town Hall next Wednesday, Aug. 25, to give residents the opportunity to help shape development of the N.C. 68 corridor through Oak Ridge. The open house follows a series of focus groups organized by Hill Studio, a Roanoke, Virginia-based community planning and design firm hired by Oak Ridge earlier this year. Based upon the recommendations of town leaders and residents, the firm will develop an illustrated design guidebook that will
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“help shape the look and feel of our commercial core,” Mayor Ann Schneider said.
“One of our strategic plan goals is to get more of a village feeling in that part of our town,” Schneider told the Town Council last week. “We are trying to define what that means.” See article on p. 22 for more on the open house and the town’s efforts to define “village feel.”
Creation of water system in Oak Ridge ‘long time coming’ Former mayor Spencer Sullivan answers questions about the town’s efforts to establish a municipal water system
recognized the need for a water system,” Sullivan said.
by CHRIS BURRITT
“Water, particularly with individual wells, isn’t easy to come by in Oak Ridge. It ultimately becomes an issue of safety, of having a reliable water supply for all of our citizens. I point back to the first town councils. They were very much committed to trying to find ideas for the town to develop a municipal water system.”
OAK RIDGE – For two decades, former Oak Ridge mayor Spencer Sullivan has pursued the creation of a municipal water system in the town. The goal is nearing fruition after the Town Council voted last month to hire contractor Envirolink Inc. to establish and operate a system. In his role as chair of the town’s Water Advisory Board, Sullivan reviews the town’s efforts to improve upon individual and community wells serving homeowners and businesses.
Discuss the town’s previous efforts to create a town-wide water system, including a contract with Aqua North Carolina 15 years ago and a feasibility study for northwestern Guilford County in 2019.
How important is the town’s contract with Envirolink? “Approving the contract with Envirolink is a significant step. It’s been a long time coming to get to this point. From the time of Oak Ridge’s incorporation (in 2018), town officials
“It appeared that our contract with Aqua North Carolina would be the way to go, but it turned out to be cost-prohibitive for Aqua,” Sullivan responded. “They presented a contract to us and we signed it. They’re the ones who decided later it would cost too much to put in a full-blown municipal system to serve literally everyone in Oak Ridge.
“Then the idea of the town beginning to get into the water business – owning and operating community wells as they are installed in subdivisions – is one that former mayor Ray Combs and I discussed around 2012 and 2013. But we were at a point following the 2008 (housing) crash where there wasn’t any movement in subdivision development. “Then fast-forward to the regional water study that the state funded and we participated in with Stokesdale, Summerfield and the county. It once again affirmed that trying to do a full-blown municipal water system would be cost-prohibitive. “While we were engaged in that, I began to reconsider this idea of the town owning and operating community well systems, in effect becoming our own water company. The more we looked into it, the more it looked very feasible, very cost-effective and a prudent way to begin to lay the foundations of a municipal water system.” Sullivan added, “This has been the most carefully considered and thoroughly vetted strategic initiative the Town has ever undertaken.”
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Your proposal in ing to sell for a price that we’re willing to pay?” 2019 led to last What should homemonth’s hiring of Enviroowners expect link to operate a water when the Envirolink system for the town, starting with new subdivi- contract goes into force? “If they live in new subdivisions with at least 30 lots. sions that fall under this What happens next? agreement, the only thing “I look at this as something that we’re beginning very modestly now. The impact probably won’t be felt for another 20 or 30 years. I think it will take that long,” Sullivan cautioned. “There is still work to be done. We have to present our application to the state to get their licensing approval. We’re also looking into purchasing community wells in four subdivisions that we could use as the foundation of our system. The owner has indicated an interest in selling. We are certainly interested in purchasing them. It then
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STOKESDALE town council
Aug. 12 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES Mayor John Flynt called the monthly meeting to order at 7 p.m. Following an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, the meeting agenda was adopted with two changes.
84 8-1-1 calls were processed. The town has received 84 resumes for the fulltime, permanent town clerk position.
5 0 (in separate votes) to approve minutes from Feb. 15 and March 4 council meetings.
Events Committee. Council member Derek Foy reminded everyone the Christmas parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. Volunteers to help with the event are appreciated.
REPORTS
FINANCE REPORT
Fire Safety. Dep. Chief Randy Southard with Stokesdale Fire Department reported the department responded to 87 calls in July; 54 of the calls were medical- and traffic accident-related. Firefighters received 502.5 hours of training in July, which Southard noted “speaks well to paid and volunteer staff,” and they participated in five public education events. As a safety tip, Southard advised citizens to prepare for hurricane season, which can bring severe thunderstorms and wind damage to our area. “Have supplies ready, check your generators and make sure you have the right kind of gas, and stay prepared for general power outages,” he said.
Administrative. Interim town clerk Dale Martin said 640 water bills were invoiced in July, four water meters were sold, and
Finance Officer Kim Thacker gave an overview of the town’s finances and presented a Budget vs. Actual report for the general fund and water enterprise accounts. With about 1 ½ months into the fiscal year, the town has $195,450 in its Bank of Oak Ridge and $197,564 in its Fidelity general fund checking accounts and $2.58 million in CDARS. $12,433.93 was transferred from the water enterprise account for shared administrative expenses. Thacker will be attending an online local government finance class Aug. 30-Sept. 3 through the UNC School of Government. On behalf of the town, Thacker submitted an application in May for a state grant that will come from federal dollars made available through the American Rescue Plan. Stokesdale’s application was accepted and the town will receive
$725,475 in two disbursements, one this fall and the other in 2022. The town will have until Dec. 31, 2024, to use or commit the funds.
5 0 to open a special account for the American Rescue Plan grant money the town will be receiving. CITIZEN COMMENTS Tina Reynolds of Belews Creek Road spoke of her concerns with a neighbor who has planted 46 tall trees along their property line. Reynolds said she researched a definition of the town’s Ordinance 217, regarding fences and vegetation. “I have a different definition of vegetation than Oliver Bass (the town planner),” Reynolds said. “Vegetation is with no human activity – she has planted over 100 trees in her yard and that’s not a natural activity. I have no problem with her having hedges, but she is devaluing my property and after many conversations, she has planted more trees. This tree fence is going to block our views of Pilot Mountain, and our sunsets… It’s taking my enjoyment away from my property.” The “green giants” her neighbor has planted will be 30 to 50 feet tall when mature, Reynolds said, and then asked the town how the situation might be remedied. “You have height restrictions on fences – why are trees not included in that?” She asked. “There is a wall of green giants… she has isolated me … I’m not going to feel comfortable there
when those trees start growing.” Bass explained his interpretation of the town’s ordinance regarding trees and vegetation, and said his interpretation could be challenged by going through the town’s Board of Adjustment (B of A). Town Attorney Tom Medlin recommended Reynolds consult with a real estate attorney or argue the definition of vegetation before the B of A, while noting any change in the town’s definition of vegetation would only apply to cases going forward.
PUBLIC HEARING Rezoning, HB (Highway Business) to RS-30 (Single-family residential); the property is at 6905 U.S. 158 and owned by Lucie Wilson Joyner, who has requested .82 acres of about 1.44 acres be rezoned.
5 0 to approve Joyner’s rezon-
ing request.
Text Amendment. Council debated whether warehouses and self-storage units should be permitted uses in the town’s GB (General Business) and HB (Highway Business) districts. Bass explained this amendment was initiated by the town council and presented to the Planning Board for review. If approved by the council, warehouses and self-storage will only be approved in LI (Light Industrial) and HI (Heavy Industrial) districts in the future. The Planning Board voted to recommend approving the text amendment, but to not be effective until Jan. 1, 2022,
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to give reasonable time for landowners who have already received approval for self-storage units but not yet finalized their site plans ample time to do so. Flynt motioned to adopt a text amendment that would remove warehouses and self-storage as a permitted use in GB and HB zoning districts, saying he has always felt such uses should be limited to the U.S. 158 corridor. “I don’t like the idea of putting mini storage facilities in HB and GB,” the
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mayor said. “It takes away from the character of GB and HB. I think the appropriate place is LI and HI districts, which are the areas we designated in the Long Range Plan.” Councilman Jimmy Landreth argued that not allowing warehouses and selfstorage in the GB and HB zoning districts would essentially create a monopoly for property owners who have already received approval for that use in those districts.
“You can put an LCID landfill in HB,” Landreth said. “What’s next? This just scares me. I’m not looking for storage units, but I think it’s the wrong thing to do.” “I’m trying to protect the people in Stokesdale,” Flynt said during the debate. “Are the people hurting?” Foy asked, and to that Flynt gave the example of a woman who didn’t oppose a conditional-use zoning on Haw River Road
because she thought a doctor’s office was going to go there. Last year, however, the property owner requested a change in the property’s permitted uses to allow for mini storage units to be built there instead, and the council voted 3-2 to approve the request.
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STOKESDALE TOWN COUNCIL ...continued from p. 7 OLD BUSINESS Land Use Plan Committee. After discussion, the council voted 5-0 to postpone forming a committee to update the Land Use Plan until Jan. 1, 2022, after a new council is in place. Civil engineering bids. Council reviewed three bids for engineering and land surveying services for a proposed water main extension along Ellisboro Road, from N.C. 65 (Belews Creek Road) to Boone Landing subdivision. The bids came in at $18,000, $23,000 and $99,000 (the highest bid appeared to be for two projects). Foy explained the water line extension would add a loop to the town’s water system and improve water quality and water pressure in this area. The cost to lay the pipe will be about $160,000. “This is an investment for the town,” Foy said.
5 0 to approve Foy’s motion to
hire Kennerly Engineering & Design to perform the engineering and land surveying work for $18,000, with the money for the project to come from the $1.2 million the town is receiving from the state as its portion of the money left over from the feasibility study of a regional water system for northwest Guilford County.
Backflow inspection fee. After getting complaints from homeowners and developers regarding a $300 inspection fee, the town recently discovered it has been charging its new water customers
for the inspection although Guilford County has actually been doing the inspections and also charging for them. “It seems we’re double charging people… I don’t think anyone on council realized we weren’t doing that inspection,” Flynt said.
5 0 to rescind the backflow
inspection fee of $300 and instead charge $50 for an application fee, effective Aug. 16.
Delinquent water accounts. Martin asked for council’s guidance on how to prevent situations such as one the town recently encountered with a tenant who signed up for a water account and hasn’t paid his bill, which is now up to about $1,200. If the account were in the property owner’s name, a lien could be placed on the property, but options for collecting from tenants are limited. Council discussed whether to require more documentation from new water customers in the future – i.e., proof of ownership or lease – and/or to increase the $175 deposit for tenants. “I think we ought to be a lot more aggressive if people are months behind on their water bill,” Flynt said. “To let someone have a several $100 (delinquent) bill isn’t acceptable.”
Proposal for mulch. While discussing a proposal from Excellent Lawncare & Landscape to provide and install mulch at Town Hall and mini nuggets at the playground area in the town park, at a
cost of $5,800, Foy said, “This quote almost looks too reasonable compared to two years ago when we paid $21,190 for that and it didn’t include the playground.”
5 0 to contract with Excellent
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Offer to Purchase. Rather than the council discussing a potential land purchase in closed session as it had already done months ago and initially planned to do in this meeting, at Foy’s request the council agreed to remain in open session to discuss the potential purchase of 9.8 acres adjoining the town park. “Adding this property would add frontage (847 linear feet) to the town park, plus 650 linear feet bordering Stokesdale Elementary,” Foy said “I look at this as a one-time opportunity.” Potential uses for the property are “endless,” Foy continued, and said they could include a basketball court, and/or a picnic shelter adjacent to the school. “It opens an opportunity for our town park to be better used for our citizens,” he said. Foy suggested offering $222,000 for the property. “You could end up with 8 acres after right of ways – I think that’s too much,” Flynt responded. “That property has been on the market for two to three years at least … if it’s such a good deal, it would have been sold by now.” Foy said the property was in a unique location and Landreth agreed, saying, “It’s the only property around us. And once it’s gone, it’s gone.”
When asked about appraisal price, Foy said the property appraised for about $190,000. Since the town already has park infrastructure set up, i.e., restrooms, parking, etc., the property could be very beneficial to the town with regard to expanding its park, Foy noted. Flynt said he would like for the town to have the property, but thought Foy’s suggested offer price was too much. “Let’s negotiate and tell them we’ll give them $200,000 flat out (i.e., no conditions on the offer),” he said. After further discussion, Foy motioned to authorize Thacker, Martin and Medlin to work together on drawing up an offer to purchase 9.8 acres for $200,000.
5 0 to approve Foy’s motion, with Landreth’s added request that it stipulate the first $100,000 of the purchase price would come from money already budgeted this fiscal year for town park capital outlays (the second $100,000 will come from reserves). COUNCIL COMMENTS
Foy reminded everyone the new school year will begin Monday, Aug. 23, and urged everyone to watch out for school buses. Rigsbee said the new Bi-Rite will open in early September and it would be good for council members to attend the grand opening and show their support. With no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:59 p.m.
OAK RIDGE town council
Aug. 5 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by CHRIS BURRITT
WHAT they voted on, and HOW they voted: Mayor Ann Schneider, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Kinneman and council members George McClellan, Doug Nodine and Martha Pittman voted on the following items during the Aug. 5 council meeting.
5 0: Approve the town’s agreement with Guilford County for animal shelter and animal control services
5 0: Approve a budget amendment to transfer $447 that was raised
last fiscal year to the restricted fund for Oak Ridge’s new site honoring veterans
5 0: Declare the town’s 2005 GMC Sierra truck as surplus 5 0: Delay until early 2022 consideration of a half dozen voluntary
satellite annexation requests the town received earlier this year
5 0: Reduce the speed limit on Peeples Road from 45 to 35 mph 5 0: Engage Sam Anders as Oak Ridge’s financial officer for another year
Mayor Ann Schneider called the monthly meeting in Oak Ridge Town Hall to order, with Mayor Pro Tem Jim Kinneman and council members George McClellan, Doug Nodine and Martha Pittman present. The meeting was livestreamed on the town’s YouTube channel. Beth Browning, a member of Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, offered the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC SAFETY Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. R.D. Seals reported the sheriff’s District 1 office handled 86 calls in Oak Ridge in July, including the theft of checks from a mailbox. Earlier in August, a thief broke the window of a vehicle at Town Park and stole a purse, he said. Over three days, deputies responded to reports of gunshots at a residence off Alcorn Road that were related to domestic issues, Seals said. Officers took the shooter into custody without incident, he said, adding,
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At the Aug. 5 meeting of the Oak Ridge Town Council, Sgt. R.D. Seals with the sheriff’s District 1 office urges motorists parking at Oak Ridge’s Town Park to hide valuables after a smash-and-grab thief stole a purse earlier this month. “we are working with him and his family to resolve these issues.” Seals urged residents to alert the
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agreement with Guilford County for animal shelter and animal control services.
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sheriff’s office before they leave for vacation so deputies can check on their homes while they’re away.
The contract increases the town’s costs from $15,715 to $21,513 in the fiscal year that started July 1, Town Manager Bill Bruce told the council. The cost increase reflects rising pay and benefit costs for the agency’s staff and the replacement of vehicles, he said.
5 0 to reduce the speed limit
The sheriff’s office is also preparing to alert businesses and churches about crimes in their areas and provide tips to guard against incidents such as the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles at churches and parking lots, Seals said.
Oak Ridge Fire Department. Chief Ken Gibson said Oak Ridge Fire Department responded to 62 calls last month, including 24 medical-related calls and 14 false alarms. Department personnel obtained
603 training hours. Gibson urged people who are walking or running to travel on sidewalks when possible and wear light-colored clothing. The department is selling for $15 reflective street names and numbers for homeowners to post at their houses, part of a campaign to help first responders more quickly identify addresses where emergency assistance is needed, Gibson said.
MANAGER’S REPORT Animal control contract
5 0 to approve Oak Ridge’s
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Other municipalities that rely upon the county for animal control services face comparable increases, Bruce noted. The 5-year agreement between the town and the county dates back to 2000 and was last renewed in 2016, according to Bruce. The new agreement is for three years.
Veterans’ site budget amendment
5 0 to approve a budget
amendment to transfer $447 that was raised last fiscal year to the restricted fund for Oak Ridge’s new site honoring veterans.
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5 0 to declare the town’s 2005
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consideration of a half dozen voluntary satellite annexation requests the town received earlier this year. The council voted in June to accept 62 voluntary annexation petitions by property owners south of town limits. Town staff held back the other satellite annexation applications, which are for property that’s not contiguous to town boundaries. The council plans to consider those applications next year, along with any new applications for voluntary annexation.
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on Peeples Road from 45 to 35 mph after some residents had complained about motorists speeding. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) concurred with the town’s request for the reduction, Bruce told the council. The request included a petition signed by 25 property owners seeking the lower speed limit. The council’s vote approved a certificate of municipal declaration to repeal the 45-mph speed limit on Peeples Road, a two-lane road that runs between N.C. 68 and Alcorn Road. With the declaration, the speed limit will be established at 35 mph, as required by state law for unmarked roads in municipalities. “All roads in Oak Ridge are 35 mph unless otherwise marked,” Bruce said. Later during public comments, Peeples Road residents Randy Collins and Kevin Jones thanked the council for the decision that they hope will reduce speeding on the road. Schneider said residents can ask the sheriff’s office to increase patrols to enforce the lower speed limit. Without enforcement, Pittman questioned whether motorists would drive 35 mph. The lower speed limit “may take it from 60 to 45 (mph),” she said. Kinneman instructed town staff to ask NCDOT to erect 35-mph signs to make sure motorists are aware of the lower speed limit.
PUBLIC COMMENTS Joanne Saunders, a resident of Kelly Ford Road, said she’d like for the speed limit on N.C. 68 in front of her neighborhood to be lowered from 50 mph to reduce the likelihood of accidents. Kelly Ford Road is a dead-end road that serves a neighborhood along N.C. 68 between Oak Ridge and Stokesdale. Patti Dmuchowski said some motor-
ists ignore pedestrian crosswalks at the entrances/exits to Town Park parking lots. Mike Stone urged residents to attend RidgeFest, which will be held at Oak Ridge Town Park Sept. 9-11.
FINANCIAL UPDATE 5 0 to engage Sam Anders as
Oak Ridge’s financial officer for another year. The council also accepted the town’s financial report for July, which showed revenue of $94,287 including $49,863 for the town’s quarterly share of ABC profits.
COMMUNITY UPDATES Special Events Committee. Chair Patti Dmuchowski reported the committee has begun fundraising for the veterans’ site, boosted by a gift of $10,000 from Bernard and Anna Walraven. The committee is seeking to raise about $150,000 for Veterans Honor Green, slated for construction as part of the development of Heritage Farm Park on Linville Road. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Co-chair John Browning reported Town Park “continues to be a very busy place” with bookings by groups including Piedmont Farm School. Homeschooled children and others participating in a program of the nature-oriented school will visit the park four days a week for 12 weeks, Browning said. Historic Preservation Commission. Chair Debbie Shoenfeld reported that she, Vice Chair Caroline Ruch and Town Clerk Sandra Smith are making progress on a book with photos and historical and cultural information about most of the historical properties in Oak Ridge. Planning and Zoning Board. Chair Nancy Stoudemire reported the board last month approved a site plan for a Starbucks planned for N.C. 68 next to the Quality Mart convenience store/gas station. It also approved a subdivision plan for Honeycutt Reserve, planned for Bunch Road east of N.C. 150. Mountains-to-Sea Trail Committee.
Chair Bill Royal reported that construction of sidewalks along Pepper and Haw River roads connecting two sections of the Headwaters Trail is slated to begin Sept. 7, followed by construction of a parking lot on Linville Road. Oak Ridge Elementary School. Principal Penny Loschin said the school’s staff is excited about the start of classes Aug. 23. Oak Ridge Youth Association. Community relations director Ryan Lowe reported strong turnout for ORYA’s summer activities, including a teen leadership camp, a 5K race and a jump rope club. Football season is underway, he said.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Pittman said the town’s recently signed agreement with Envirolink Inc. to create and operate a municipal water system represents “a common and fundamental role of local government” to provide water for drinking and firefighting.
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Nodine thanked residents for attending the meeting. Kinneman urged residents to register to vote and cast ballots in the Nov. 2 municipal election. He also urged people to get the COVID-19 vaccination. McClellan provided an update on the $1.1 million in state appropriations earmarked for Oak Ridge to spend on water-related projects. A bill is pending in the legislature that would extend the deadline by a year until June 30, 2023, for the town to decide how to spend the money. The extension would apply to Oak Ridge as well as Summerfield and Stokesdale, which are also getting $1.1 million each. Schneider said she’s impressed by the $10,000 donation for the veterans’ site. That amount will grow to $20,000 due to the town’s commitment to provide $60,000 in matching funds over two years, she said. With no further council comments, the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
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Aug. 10 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by CHRIS BURRITT Mayor BJ Barnes called the monthly meeting held at Revolution Academy on Oak Ridge Road in Summerfield to order, with Mayor Pro Tem Tim Sessoms and council members Lynne Williams DeVaney, Teresa W. Perryman, John O’Day and Reece Walker present.
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Sessoms offered the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance which was led by DeVaney.
Sheriff’s Office. The District 1 sheriff’s office said it responded to 119 calls for service in Summerfield in July; 33 were related to burglar alarms, 12 were reports of suspicious activity and three others related to accidents resulting in personal injury.
PUBLIC SAFETY Summerfield Fire District. Assistant Chief Jenna Daniels said the district responded to 107 calls in July; of these, 68 were medical-related and 27 were fire-related. Firefighters installed 34 child safety seats. Daniels encouraged people to register to participate in the department’s
DeVaney, who works at Summerfield Elementary School, thanked the department for providing breakfast to the school’s staff Aug. 10, their first day back to prepare for the new academic year.
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WHAT they voted on, and HOW they voted: Mayor Pro Tem Tim Sessoms and council members Lynne W. DeVaney, Teresa W. Perryman, John O’Day and Reece Walker voted on the following items during the Aug. 10 council meeting. Mayor BJ Barnes was present, but in Summerfield the mayor votes only to break a tie.
5 0: Accept developer David Couch’s request to withdraw his application for a text amendment to the town’s unified development ordinance
5 0: Instruct town staff to continue investigating how much municipalities elsewhere in North Carolina charge developers for processing rezoning applications 5 0: Instruct town staff to work with a county assistance program to arrange for Summerfield Community Center to be used for preparing tax returns for people with low and moderate income 4 1: Name (Perryman opposed) three trailheads in Summerfield as recommended by the town’s Trails and Open Space Committee
5 0: Appoint Mia Malesovas to the town’s Historical Committee and Jane Doggett to the Founders’ Day Committee 4 1: Revise (Perryman opposed) the town’s ordinance governing committees to allow the town’s parks and recreation director to serve as a voting member of the Founders’ Day Committee ness and serves as a volunteer Summerfield firefighter and EMT. Her three children attend local schools.
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Danny Nelson repeated his opposition to planned development in Summerfield and a proposal by developer David Couch to extend water and sewer services from Greensboro for his proposed residential and commercial expansion of Summerfield Farms. Dwayne Crawford repeated Save our Summerfield Committee’s request dating back to 2017 for the council to amend the town’s comprehensive plan. He asked for “equal treatment” for the committee’s
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request as the council anticipates hearing a request from Couch seeking changes to development regulations related to his proposed development. Jolinda Babcock said she was upset and offended by a telephone call from Sessoms asking for her motives to serve on the Founders’ Day Committee, and announced she was withdrawing her application to serve on the committee. Babcock is an organizer of Stand Up For Summerfield, a group that opposes high density development in town. During a meeting of the group in June, she called for the ouster of council members
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During Summerfield Town Council’s meeting on Aug. 10, council member Reece Walker (right) suggested that town staff dig deeper into developer David Couch’s view that the town’s rezoning application fees are too high.
Gail Dunham said she opposes town leaders’ decision to reduce the length of public comments during meetings from five to three minutes. When Dunham’s remarks exceeded three minutes, Barnes tapped his gavel. “Just let me finish this sentence,” Dunham told the mayor. Shortly afterward, Barnes banged his gavel and said, “That’s it, Ms. Dunham. Your time is up – well past up.” Greg Fox, a candidate for Town Council, asked voters for their support in the Nov. 2 election. He said he works in
John Doggett, who is also running for Town Council, said he understands “the desire to maintain the rural character” of Summerfield. “I also know that change is unavoidable and can be good if done right,” he said. Don Wendelken asked why Town Manager Scott Whitaker had not fulfilled his public records request submitted June 16 for some town-related emails. After speaking for about 20 seconds, Wendelken said he was going to let the remainder of his three minutes expire before leaving the microphone. “I’ve been waiting and waiting and am going to hear the clock tick,” he said. Perryman said she understood Wendelken’s frustration.
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who favor higher density development, such as Couch’s proposal. Babcock said she concluded from her conversation with Sessoms that he thought she might try to create conflict on the Founders’ Day Committee because she had expressed views critical of town leaders. “I also won’t spend my time volunteering for a town whose council member doesn’t want me involved,” Babcock said. Later in an interview, Sessoms expressed concern about some of Babcock’s comments during public meetings regarding Couch’s request for a text amendment to the town’s unified development ordinance (UDO). He also cited a verbal clash between Babcock and Mayor Barnes during a recent council meeting.
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to withdraw his application for a text amendment to the UDO. (No one offered comments in favor of or opposition to Couch’s request before the public hearing was closed.)
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I noticed that property along Old Oak Ridge Road next to the airport is being cleared. Is something being built there? We’ve also noticed the work, and contacted Kevin Baker, executive director of the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority to find out what’s going on there. Baker explained that workers are clearing the property to improve visibility for airplanes approaching Runway 23L.
The work is underway at the northeastern corner of the airport’s property that’s bounded by Old Oak Ridge Road. On the other side of the road, crews operating bulldozers and other equipment are knocking down trees and other growth, putting them in big piles and grinding them into chips. The clearing runs along a half-mile stretch of Old Oak Ridge Road between Inman and North Chimney Rock roads. “Scrub trees have grown up in that area following work done there about 10 years ago,” Baker said in an email earlier this week. “This project is to remove those trees before they become obstructions.”
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What does the ‘village feel’ look like in Oak Ridge? A design firm seeks residents’ advice in plotting the future of the N.C. 68 commercial corridor through town by CHRIS BURRITT OAK RIDGE – The future of commercial development in Oak Ridge is lurking in two tracts of overgrown land along N.C. 68. One of the parcels is sprouting briars and broom straw; the other is covered by thick and lush kudzu that’s climbing a utility pole. The tracts south of Linville Road represent an artist’s canvas for Hill Studio, a community planning and design firm hired by Oak Ridge to spur creativity among town leaders and residents. In five focus groups held in recent months and an open house
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planned for next week, the firm is asking people what they’d like Oak Ridge’s commercial core to look like. Town planners are using the overgrown pieces of land as blank slates to encourage residents to express their views, helping Hill Studio create an illustrated design guidebook for developers.
“This will provide us with a tool we need to give us what the village feel is, what it looks like for us,” Sean Taylor, Oak Ridge’s planning director, said in an interview earlier this week. “Currently, we don’t know that. It is really up to the citizens to tell us what the village feel looks like for Oak Ridge.”
The open house scheduled for next Wednesday, Aug. 25, is the latest step by town leaders to implement one of the goals of Oak Ridge’s strategic plan. Adopted by the Town Council in 2018, the plan promotes policies “to create an active and healthy ‘village feel’ in the Town Core,” by making it more walkable and inviting of community gatherings. In 2019, the council adopted a streetscape vision plan to guide construction of sidewalks, installation of street lights and other improvements in the commercial district. A year from now, the North Carolina Department of Transportation plans to begin improvements including the construction of roundabouts in two high-traffic spots – at N.C. 68 and Linville Road and at N.C. 150 and Marketplace Drive – to improve traffic flow and safety. New stoplights and pedestrian crosswalks are planned for Oak Ridge’s major intersection at N.C. 68 and 150.
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Overall, efforts are aimed at aligning the look of the commercial district with “the historic look and feel of the rest of our town,” Mayor Ann Schneider said in an interview earlier this week. For developers building new space and renovating buildings, the design guidebook represents “an effort to give a clearer idea of what we’re looking for,” she said. The guidebook will get specific, down to the type of bricks used in new construction and the location of parking spaces, such as whether they should be located along the road or behind buildings, according to Taylor. If the town’s Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Board had been armed with the guidebook, it could have possibly imposed stricter design requirements on the new Starbucks store planned for N.C. 68, Taylor said. The Starbucks site plan approved by the P&Z Board last month allowed for construction of a building with a flat roof. That design clashes with the traditional roof of the Quality Oil convenience store/gas station next to the Starbucks site, Taylor said.
“The Starbucks is going to be a little bit more modern compared to what’s already developed there,” he said. “But it still met the technical requirements of our ordinance.” At next week’s open house, Hill Studio representatives plan to sketch residents’ suggestions for how to commercially develop the two tracts of vacant land. The exercise is aimed at creating enthusiasm among participants and guiding designers in preparing design recommendations. Efforts are focusing on the 11.5 acres at Linville Road and N.C. 68, and 14 acres at Fogleman Road and N.C. 68, because they are the two largest pieces of undeveloped property in the town’s commercial core, according to Taylor.
Recommendations from residents will shape the design guidebook to be produced by Hill Studio. The firm will present its findings to the Town Council in a work session next month. Revisions will incorporate suggestions by council members, who will consider accepting the guidebook by the end of the year, Taylor said. Using the guidebook, Hill Studio will recommend amendments to Oak Ridge’s zoning ordinance to promote development that makes the commercial district more inviting to pedestrians and the community at large and offers a “village feel,” Taylor said. The focus groups who weighed in on the topic over the last few months consisted of Oak Ridge residents, business owners and members of the P&Z Board and the Historic Preservation Commission. Opinions expressed in the meetings were mixed, according to Taylor. At the same time, preservation of Oak Ridge’s historic and rural characteristics emerged as an overriding sentiment from the focus groups, said Peter Giraudeau, a planner for Hill Studio, based in Roanoke, Virginia, who plans to attend next week’s open house. Viewpoints ranged from the desire to retain current zoning regulations that limit the size of buildings in the commercial town core to 30,000 square feet, roughly the size of the Tractor Supply Co. store on Marketplace Drive, Taylor said. Some residents were open to “more intensive development,” he said, perhaps along the lines of a scaled-down version of Birkdale Village, a residential and commercial development in Huntersville, north of Charlotte. One possibility is the presence of residential space, such as apartments, on the second floor of commercial buildings.
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John Bream believes there is a need for this type of medical service in Stokesdale. “I’ve been wanting to do something on my own and when the opportunity came up, I was willing to take it,” he said, adding that being able to help revitalize the downtown area is an added bonus. John Bream’s office will sit next door to the building that once housed Southern Hardware but is now home to Moorefield’s construction business, MCM Resourcing, which works nationwide with luxury retail stores and regionally with hospitals. While work has not yet begun on his office, John Bream is planning to be able to open by this year’s end. In addition to these two new businesses, Moorefield is currently in the process of finishing up final details on the lease of a third building. At this point, he is not ready to release the name of the new tenant but feels certain that residents will be happy to have this business in downtown Stokesdale. As part of his renovations, Moorefield has looked for other ways to make the downtown area more
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attractive, convenient, and accessible. He recently finished working with Duke Energy to eliminate the electrical lines that extended from the building and across U.S. 158 by having the unsightly wires moved to the rear of the complex. Parking was another issue that needed attention. Downtown parking is limited – mostly on the street or in a small parking lot on the east end of the building. Moorefield has heard a lot of concerns about the shortage of parking and he’s working on improving that situation. He recently purchased the vacant lot at the west end of the building and plans to pave it to provide extra parking. Moorefield is moving ahead with confidence that not only residents, but people from the surrounding area, will find that Stokesdale’s new businesses have a lot to offer their patrons. “We’re putting together a group of businesses to give people another alternative to driving to Greensboro or Kernersville,” said Moorefield. “My hope is that people will come out and support these local businesses so that they will be successful, and we can see Stokesdale revived.”
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Jumping rope is a competitive sport in 38 countries (many other countries call it rope skipping). Jumping rope makes you smarter. What? According to the Jump Rope Institute, jumping rope boosts your intelligence because your brain is working overtime to constantly monitor your rhythm and full-body coordination.
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Northwest Guilford High School (NWHS) senior Meghan Greenly started volunteering with HorsePOWER Therapeutic Leaning Center last fall and to date has logged about 250 volunteer hours with the program. As she sets her sights on becoming an occupational therapist, Meghan is committed to making a difference in her community. After getting approval from NWHS principal Ashley Young and HorsePOWER, Meghan started fundraising to help with the expenses of offering HorsePOWER’s program to those at her school who are served by Guilford County Schools’ Exceptional Children Services program, which offers services to students with disabilities. As part of her fundraising efforts, Meghan has arranged to bring two food trucks to the school’s first home football game of the season this Friday, Aug. 20,
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MONDAY, AUG. 23 Lions Club | Oak Ridge Lions Club, a non-profit that focuses on helping people who are sight or hearing-impaired and finding other ways to contribute to the community, will meet Aug. 23 at the Oak Ridge Room, 2205 Oak Ridge Road (next to Bistro 150). Come at 6 p.m. to socialize and if you would like, order dinner and beverage from the Bistro, which donates our meeting space – the business meeting runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. More info: Frank Kelleher, president, (336) 327-7786 or frankxk95@gmail.com.
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and for Oak Ridge resident Casey Crossan, the reminder is a very personal one. Her son, Conner Crossan, was diagnosed with bone cancer (osteosarcoma) when he was 9 and in the third grade at Oak Ridge Elementary. Conner passed away from this disease in April 2018 at the age of 11. When Conner came home on hospice, his neighbors had gold ribbons on their mailboxes in a show of support. Casey Crossan remembers the feeling of driving home after being in the hospital in Cleveland for a month. “The gold ribbons felt like everyone was hugging us,” she recalls. “I knew then that this was something I wanted to do for other families.” To honor and support the kids and their families in our community and around the country fighting for their lives, Casey encourages everyone to buy a gold bow and show them they are not alone. Each bow represents hope, courage, awareness and love. Bows are $25 and can be purchased online at www.mibagents.org/bows for delivery in September. All proceeds will go to Make It Better Agents, a nonprofit dedicated to making it betThe Northwest Observer • ter for children with cancer.
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The wonderful people at the State Employees’ Credit Union in Oak Ridge for always being helpful, happy and having a smile to share. This happy customer and dog lover appreciates you. The USPS driver who turned off her hazard flashers prior to turning left onto Lisa Drive, and activated her left turn signal. This warned the following traffic, preventing sudden emergency braking. Good driving! Never use hazard flashers when in motion. Oak Ridge Plantation for cutting down all those Leland cypresses on N.C. 150. Those trees turn a road into a tunnel. Let the sun shine in! And please pass the word along to other neighborhoods.
their community a better place, too. The known thieves of Stokesdale who are on an on-going stealing spree. So much stolen equipment in two weeks in our area. Call the sheriff’s office and turn them in! Those using the Grins and Gripes section for constant political debate. Regardless of what or how strong your views are, put a sock in it. The man who walks his dog in his underwear. Seriously... put some pants on! Oak Ridge Town Council members, particularly Ann Schneider, a “small government advocate,” who claim to be responsible for “the health, safety and welfare” of myself and my family. Those are my responsibility. You just fix the potholes.
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The young man at Rody’s Tavern on Wednesday, Aug. 4, who paid for our dinner because noticed my hus- Suite E-3, Granny’s Donuts, Oak Ridge, for 8004heLinville Road, Oak Ridge band is a Navy vet. Your acknowledgeleaving old prices in the display case ment and appreciation will long be after raising prices. “We haven’t had barbourwilliams.com remembered. Thank you – you made time” is just not acceptable after paying our evening! almost $3 for two $.99 donuts.
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Amy at Northwest Animal Hospital for coming out to pick up our injured Canadian goose at State Employees’ Credit Union in Oak Ridge on her lunch hour. You’re the best!
The lady who rides her bike in Oak Ridge Town Park with her unleashed sheepherding dog. There is a leash law in Guilford County and I think he should be on a leash.
Carolyn Brown, last issue’s “Ordinary, Extraordinary” featured person in Tire Max’s ad. You are so very deserving of the recognition, and we appreciate the many ways you have contributed to our community for the last several decades!
The vandals who ripped up the ball fields at Oak Ridge Elementary. These fields are maintained by volunteers, the moms and dads in the town. What a waste of their time to have to repair your mess. Shame!
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The thief who stole the hard-earned cash from my mother-in-law’s purse that she accidentally left in the restroom of McDonald’s in Oak Ridge on Aug. 17. Karma will get you one day.
The “Cyclists, just cyclists” griper. Cyclists I know ride back roads, obey laws and care about fitness. We also bike to raise money – i.e., more than $20,000 •for Totally since 1996 MS. I’mlocal sure the griper is making
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GRINS AND GRIPES ...continued from p. 30 Because we received so many Grins and Gripes on the topic of vaccinations for COVID and the effectiveness of wearing face masks to prevent the spread of the virus, and because space in our paper is limited, we’ve selected a handful of what we received and grouped them together for easier reading – or not reading.
On vaccinations, wearing/ not wearing masks … people from spreading the virus. GRINS to... Those vaccinated against COVID, and those who still wear masks. 4.25 million people have died from COVID worldwide. 2.2 million have received the vaccine safely – thank you for being part of the solution. Be a victor, not a vector! Commissioners Justin Conrad and Alan Perdue for voting “No” to the county’s misguided, uninformed and unenforceable new mask mandate. At least there is a shred of common sense left in Guilford County’s leadership.
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Those who spread anti-vaccine disinformation here. You may go ahead, get sick and die but don’t encourage others to follow you to the hospital or the grave. Shameful! The Democrat Guilford County commissioners, including Carly Cooke, for voting to impose a mask mandate for all, including financial penalties for noncompliance. Hope all of you who voted for them enjoy wearing masks again even if you’re vaccinated! Mask Mandate 2.0 – just in time for school. This is not about a virus with a 99.8% survival rate, this is about control.
The gripe/misinformation about the GCS and NWHS for violating constiDenmark study. That study showed tutional that community-wide mask wear- NEW Locarights tionto religious exemption. Who are you to tell me what our religion ing absolutely slows the spread of in Kern ersville not allow? I can promise COVID-19. While masks provided someQudoes ick Luor bedoes no appoinyou are (but not as much as hoped) protection tmemasks nt needednot OK. Pull your kids out ofespublic now! to wearers, they prevented infectedfor oil ch ang & staschool te inspections
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Community Center repair costs near $100,000 by CHRIS BURRITT SUMMERFIELD – Costs for renovating Summerfield Community Center are approaching $100,000 nine months after the town of Summerfield took ownership of the building. Town Manager Scott Whitaker and Finance Officer Dee Hall provided an update of costs during the Town Council’s meeting Aug. 10. Mayor BJ Barnes said town leaders anticipated expenses last December when it took ownership of the building on Centerfield Road and the surrounding 16.8 acres that contain the core of the town’s park, lake and parking lots from Summerfield Community Center Inc.
So far, costs for ``what has been done and what is in progress’’ total $97,231, Hall said in an email earlier this week. Last week, the town contracted with Tom Malone, owner of Oak Ridge-based TM Construction Services, to perform $59,395 in renovations including painting, replacement of doors, toilets and kitchen cabinets and installation of exterior hand rails, among improvements. Other costs included replacing the roof for $14,927 and removing asbestos for $12,389, according to Hall. The town is spending $5,480 on electrical work.
LANGUAGE BEING HONED Board member Clark Doggett said during the board’s work session this past Monday, Aug. 16. As a result of divisiveness in the community over Couch’s plans, the council is seeking to replace vagueness and confusion in the UDO with specifics. It instructed the Planning Board to recommend changes in the language in the document, such as developing a definition of “multi-family dwelling.”
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During its session this past Monday, the board determined that “a multi-family dwelling may be up to four attached dwelling units with separate cooking and toilet facilities for each dwelling unit.” The board didn’t complete its work and plans to finalize its recommendation to the council during its Sept. 27 meeting, Chris York, the town’s planning director, wrote in an email earlier this week.
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Committee appointments
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vas to the town’s Historical Committee and Jane Doggett to the Founders’ Day Committee.
Rezoning application fees
continue investigating how much municipalities elsewhere in North Carolina charge developers for processing rezoning applications.
Volunteer income tax assistance
5 0 to instruct town staff to
work with Guilford County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and arrange for the use of Summerfield Community Center for preparing tax returns for people with low and moderate income. Marsha McDaniel, the lead site coordinator for the program, requested the free use of the center for volunteers to prepare tax returns during certain hours between Feb. 1 and April 15, 2022. The program, which is funded by an Internal Revenue Service grant, provided for free preparation of 2020 tax returns for those reporting total income of less than $57,000, according to McDaniel.
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name three trailheads in Summerfield as recommended by the town’s Trails and Open Space Committee. They are: • Medearis Street Trailhead, at the gravel lot off of Medearis Street north of the amphitheater at Summerfield Community Park • Summerfield Road Trailhead, at the parking lot at the southern end of Summerfield Road at U.S. 220 • Town Hall Trailhead, at the future site of the new town hall along U.S. 220 at N.C. 150.
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revise the town’s ordinance governing committees to allow the town’s parks and recreation director to serve as a voting member of the Founders’ Day Committee. Among several other changes, the vote also ended the requirement for committees to prepare an annual report of activities.
COUNCIL BUSINESS Town Hall update. Creech & Associates, the architectural firm designing the new town hall, and construction manager Samet Corporation plan to update their work on the project during the council’s Sept. 14 meeting, Whitaker said.
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The council recessed the meeting and went into closed session to discuss a legal matter; after reconvening, no action was taken.
OTHER BUSINESS Possible dog park. The council decided to discuss the possibility of building a dog park in Summerfield during its strategic planning retreat early next year. Possible locations for a dog park include an area west of the amphitheater in the community park, Whitaker said. Community center renovation. The town has contracted with Tom Malone, owner of TM Construction Services in Oak Ridge, to perform renovations on Summerfield Community Center. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
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Aug. 5 | A Winston-Salem resident at Oak Ridge Animal Hospital on N.C. 150 in Oak Ridge reported a known suspect shoved him during an argument. Aug. 6 | A 35-year-old male was arrested at 6 a.m. in the 1000 block of N.C. 68 N/Kauri Cliffs Point in Oak Ridge for assault attempting to inflict serious injury. Aug. 11 | A 26-year-old male was arrested in the 3200 block of Allerton Circle, in Allerton Place Apartments in northwest Greensboro (off Pleasant Ridge Road), for assault on a female.
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Aug. 8 | A resident of the 6700 block of W. Sandylea Road in Oak Ridge (off N.C. 150) reported she and her husband had a verbal argument.
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DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED Aug. 7 | A 35-year-old male was arrested in the 4300 block of U.S. 220 N in Summerfield for driving while impaired.
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Aug. 7 | A 34-year-old male was arrested at 11:30 p.m. in the 8800 block of U.S. 158 in Stokesdale for driving while impaired and also cited for driving with an open container of alcohol. Aug. 4 | A resident of the 8600 block of Lake Brandt Road in northern Greensboro reported an unknown suspect issued a worthless cashier’s check for $5,386.65 to purchase a vehicle from him July 13.
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Aug. 4 | A High Point resident reported an unknown suspect broke a window to her vehicle that was parked at Oak Ridge Town Park and after gaining access, stole several items; they included her Louis Vuitton purse and card holder, a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses and a gold Apple watch, with a total estimated value of $670.
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Aug. 17 | A 66-year-old man was arrested at 1:16 a.m. in the 4900 block of Golden Oaks Drive in the Golden Acres neighborhood off Alcorn Road in Oak Ridge for trespassing and violating a protection order. Two weeks before the trespassing incident the man had been arrested after firing multiple rounds from a firearm throughout the day and evening of Aug. 2 while in his home in the 4900 block of Golden Oaks Drive. Deputies who responded to a neighbor’s 911 call reported hearing multiple rounds strike nearby trees and believed residents were in danger, so the neighborhood was at one point put on lockdown; after further investigation, deputies found no evidence the gunshots were intentionally directed at other persons or property and no injuries were reported. The man was arrested at 8:30 the next morning, Aug. 3, without incident.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT needed for a large church in Greensboro. Full-time, M-F. Administrative assistant needed to support one or more ministry areas by maintaining member data and reports, scheduling ministry events and creating promotional materials, generate mass emails and bulk mailings as well as general offi ce duties. Candidate must be able to multi-task, and have excellent organizational skills. Good interpersonal skills are a must and a Christian servant’s attitude is a plus. Profi ciency is required in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Publisher. Experience with Constant Contact is helpful. Please send resume and salary requirements to employment@lawndalebaptist.org.
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MR. APPLIANCE of Greensboro is now hiring appliance repair technicians. Must have great customer service skills. Experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate. Paid vacations. Company vehicle. No nights or weekends required. If interested, text or call Daniel at (252) 363-1510. BAKERY ASSISTANT. Join growing baking company preparing & packaging products. Will train. Call Kalo Foods for details: (336) 949-4802. DRIVER. Join growing company delivering to grocers using company vehicle. Will train. Call Kalo Foods for details: (336) 949-4802. After-School GROUP LEADER for after-school program at Revolution Academy in Summerfi eld. 3-6pm, M-F. pacesafterschool.com. (336) 669-5590.
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MOVING SALE. Sat., Aug. 21, & Sunday, Aug. 22, 10am-2pm. 7501 Henfree Drive, Summerfield. Furniture, household goods and decor, toys, etc.
EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture placement. E-mail appeninc@gmail.com or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411.
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.
MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat., Aug. 28, 8am-noon. 4606 Joseph Hoskins Road, Summerfield. Crafts, tools, clothes.
PRESCHOOL MT. PISGAH WEEKDAY SCHOOL. Enrolling toddlers through pre-K! Please contact us today for more information at mpws@mtpisgahgso.org.
SAVE THE DATE Spring Arbor of Greensboro's ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 5:30-8pm. 5125 Michaux Rd., Greensboro. All proceeds go to Dementia Alliance of NC. Join us for a fun-filled night of music, bidding, and fundraising. There will be 90+ items for auction. $10 entry fee includes souvenir cup and refreshments. Contact Debby or Lindsey for more information at gbmktg@hhhunt.com or (336) 286-6404. JOIN CUB SCOUTS! Pack 130 is hosting a kick-off carnival and open house on Sunday, Aug. 29, from 4-5pm. Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, in the rear parking lot. Come have some fun in the sun and learn about Cub Scouts. MEET Your CANDIDATE! Come out and meet Guilford County sheriff candidate Adam Moore. The Committee to Elect Adam Moore will be hosting a meet- andgreet on Sept. 9 at 6pm. The event will be held at the Stokesdale Community Park located at 8329 Angel-Pardue Rd., Stokesdale. We will meet outside under shelter #1. Refreshments will be provided and you will be able to meet and hear from Adam. All are welcome to attend! Paid for by the Committee to Elect Adam Moore.
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ELECTRICAL BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC. Got Power? Residential, commercial and solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192. Do you have ELECTRICAL NEEDS? Call Coble Electric LLC at (336) 209-1486. CKH ELECTRIC, LLC. Give us a call for your next residential, commercial, or industrial project. Free estimates, licensed, insured, & BBB accredited. (336) 944-4820.
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THE CLEANING TECHNICIAN LLC. Back in business. Spring cleaning time is here. I would like to offer my cleaning services. I do detailed cleaning. I also offer carpet cleaning and floor steaming. Licensed, bonded, insured, and vaccinated. Call Lisa, (336) 207-0770.
MONTERO'S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & finishing. Commercial & residential. Insured, 17 yrs. exp. Free est., exc. references. Call (336) 215-8842 or visit Monteros-hardwood-flooring.com.
ANNASARAH'S CLEANING. Excellent references. Trustworthy. Family owned business. Free estimates. (336) 543-3941. MAID-2- SHINE. Excellent ser vice, 15 years experience. Free estimates, excellent references. (336) 338-0223. PAOLA CLEANING SERVICE. Residential & commercial. Insured. (336) 669-5210 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 BLISSFUL ART & FRAMING. SHOP LOCAL! Framing, gifts, graphic design. 4533 Hwy. 220 N., Summerfield. (336) 298-4502.
GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES 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. AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIRS. One call fixes all! A+ with BBB. For a free estimate call (336) 643-1184 or (336) 987-0350. CLOCK DOCTOR. Free house calls for sick clocks. (336) 643-9931 or (336) 392-4124. L & T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE "We get you mowing!" Comm./res., all models. 2103 Oak Ridge Rd., Oak Ridge. Call (336) 298-4314, LandTsmallengineservice.com. MCGEE'S HANDYMAN SERVICES. Water-damaged wood replacement, bathroom remodel, decks and much more. Call (336) 423-1259. APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr. Appliance A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.
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GRADING / HAULING ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt, available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035. DTW GRADING & HAULING, INC. Offering a sum of aggregates, including but not limited to: fill dirt, stone, asphalt millings, and crushed concrete. We also offer full bobcat services. Driveways, minor clearing, drainage solutions and snow removal. Daniel Wilson, (336) 339-0212. TRACTOR WORK. Garden prep, loader work, brush hogging, core aeration, finish grading, mowing, etc. Call or text (336) 908-0890. BRAD'S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC. Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways, concrete work. (336) 362-3647 GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150. H&L GRADING, LLC. No job too tough or too small. Call us first! We are a full-service grading company that specializes in residential projects. Owner/ operator Timmy Hart has more than 30 years of grading and equipment experience. Fully licensed and insured. Land clearing, debris removal, driveways, French drains and much more. (336) 543-7867.
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E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, demolition, lot clearing, excavating, bobcat work, etc. (336) 451-1282.
GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490.
CARLOS & SON PAINTING. Interior and exterior. 24 hours/7 days a week. Free estimates, licensed/insured. (336) 669-5210.
GUTTERS / SIDING / WINDOWS
HILL LAWNCARE & OUTDOOR SERVICES. Free est. Call (336) 669-5448.
NEW PHASE CONCRETE. Here for all your decorative concrete needs. Specializing in decorative stamp, stained, epoxy and all other concrete poured finishes as well. Also offering refurbishment of existing stamped concrete. Make your existing stamped look like new again! (336) 399-1474 or (336) 595-4654. 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.
STILL PERFECTION PAINTING. Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com.
S&M SEAMLESS GUTTERS. Install new gutters. Repair and clean old gutters. Free estimates. Fully insured. (336) 587-8223 or (336) 709-5944. WILSON SEAMLESS GUTTERS, new construction, repairs, replacement, leaf guards. Free estimates. (336) 420-0200
LAWNCARE / LANDSCAPING
WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Lawn maint., landscaping. Irrigation/ landscape contractor. Hardscaping & landscape lighting. 26 years exp. (336) 399-7764. ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. (336) 643-9157. ATCHISON LAWNCARE. Honest, dependable, local. Mike Atchison, owner. (336) 486-9837.
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DELIMA LAWNCARE. Commercial & Residential. Free estimates. (336) 669-5210. D S L DRAIN SYSTEMS & LANDSCAPING. Complete lawn service & drain systems. Mowing, pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, fertilization, trimming and more. Also providing drain systems solutions. (336) 362-4354. ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981. SOUTHERN CUTZ LAWN CARE, offering complete lawn maintenance services & bush hogging. Nathan Adkins, (336) 430-6086. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 643-9332. www.carolinastumpandtreeservices.com.
STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic./Ins. 40+ years experience. All phases of tree work. Lots & natural area thinning and cleanup. Large shrubbery jobs, chipping. Oak Ridge. Call (336) 643-1119. Hire a local with references. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174. EXTERIOR GREENSCAPES. Lawn maintenance service. Call for a free estimate (336) 682-1456.
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MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone concrete & repairs. Free est. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com. COLONIAL MASONRY. 40 yrs. exp. Specializing in outdoor living spaces; dry-stack natural stone and flagstone. Let us help you plan your patio, fire pit, fireplace, kitchen – or anything else you would like! Call (336) 949-9019. www.colonialmasonry.com.
MISC. HOME SERVICES/PRODUCTS JUNK & DEBRIS REMOVAL, construction, remodeling, and general cleanup, outbuildings, garages, basements, yard waste, etc. Also can haul mulch. Call (336) 706-8470. COX POOL SERVICE. Openings, closings, routine maintenance, weekly service. No contracts, free estimates! (336) 327-5122. ON EAGLE'S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.
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PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 40 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. Average BDRM walls $100. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186.
LAWSON'S PAINTING. Custom decks, pressure washing, boat docks, block fill, wood repair, stain work, textured ceilings, sheetrock repair. Call (336) 253-9089.
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. FREEMAN PLUMBING – new construction, remodel and repair. For ALL your plumbing needs! (336) 580-4525. BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR. No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic./ Ins. Cleanliness in your home is our #1 priority. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924.
PRESSURE WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www. windowcleaningnc.com or (336) 595-2873. CUTTING EDGE PRESSURE WASHING Affordable, dependable. Please call anytime for free estimate. (336) 706-0103. HOUSE and ROOF SOFT WASHING. Martin's Pressure Washing. (919) 931-0856. .The
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BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION. Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, dock work, siding, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 41 yrs. exp. (336) 362-6343.
PREMIER ROOFING. Commercial/residential. Providing service for all of your roofing needs. Locally owned. Please call (336) 430-9507 for free assessments.
RENOVATION WORKS, INC. New construction, remodeling, additions, kitchen, bath and decks. We are a locally owned, full-service design and build company, A+ accredited with the BBB. Visit www.myrenovationworks.com or call (336) 427-7391 to start your next project.
BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION. Lifetime shingle and metal roofing. We fi nance. Free Estimates. Since 1979. Please call (336) 362-6343.
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.
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www.BathPlanetTriad.com JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com. ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981. PAINTING, DECKS AND MORE. Call Premier Construction for free estimates. (336) 430-9507. AMERICAN BUILDER CONSTRUCTION. Repairs & remodeling, kitchens/baths, additions, decks, attics, basements. Licensed & insured. Short wait list. NC General Contractors. (336) 225-7478.
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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. DUSTIN CLINARD ROOFING. Shingles, metal, and leak repairs. Call (336) 268-1908.
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KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. N.C. General Contractor with 30 years experience. Specializing in new homes, room additions, kitchens & baths, garages, decks, vinyl siding and windows, painting, tile, laminate and vinyl plank, and remodeling of all kinds. Quality for the right price. Free est. Please call (336) 362-7469.
ROOFING CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC. 40 + years experience. (336) 643-8191.
PIANO LESSONS, all ages and levels, Summerfield area. Patti, (336) 298-4181.
MISC. FOR SALE Use HAPPY JACK KENNEL DIP as an area spray to control fleas, ticks, stable flies & mosquitoes where they breed. Available at Tractor Supply. www.kennelvax.com.
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PETS & ANIMAL SVCS. WENDY COLLINS PET SITTING LLC. Certified, bonded & insured. (336) 339-6845. wendycollinspetsitting.com.
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PORTABLE WELDING SERVICE. Welding & fabrication services. Call (336) 908-6906 YOGA CLASSES in Summerfield. Kids & adults. Beginner friendly. Please see YOGALANE.COM for info. (336) 298-1119.
LAND FOR SALE ROCKINGHAM COUNTY/SUMMERFIELD address. Wooded, creeks, secluded and private. 25+/- acres can be subdivided. No HOA! Call (336) 430-9507. Anytime! SUMMERFIELD. Custom homesites for the distinguished buyer. Excellent large building lots. Choose or bring your own builder. One phase only, 12 tracts remain. Call anytime for a private showing. (336) 430-9507.
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Beamer Tire & Auto .......................... 32 EuroHaus .................................... 12, 35 Piedmont Truck Tires ......................... 29 Quartermaster Auto Detail ................ 34 Tamco Auto Sales ............................. 30 Tire Max .............................................. 9
BUILDING / REMODELING Bath Planet ....................................... 38 Disney Construction Company........... 21 Don Mills Builders ...............................17 Johnson & Lee LLC............................ 20 Old School Home Repair ................... 36 R&K Custom Homes ......................... 25 Ray Bullins Construction .....................19 TM Construction Services .................. 39 Walraven Signature Homes ................19
CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES Oak Ridge Chiropractic ....................... 2
CHURCH The Summit Church .......................... 33
DENTAL SERVICES Summerfield Family Dentistry ............ 27
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GROCERIES / SUPPLIES Southern Foods ..................................11 Well-Spring Solutions ........................... 3 Elvis Mendoza In-Home Massage...... 28 YMCA of Greensboro .........................16
HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES BEK Paint Company .......................... 37 Carpets by Direct ............................... 23 CharCo Concrete Coatings ................ 37 Colfax Lawn Care .............................. 37 Eanes Heating & Air .......................... 22 Rymack Storage ................................ 38 Scott’s Tractor, Reidsville ..................... 5 Stokesdale Heating & Air................... 18
LEGAL SERVICES Barbour & Williams Law .................... 30 Scott Tippett – Hagan Barrett Law .....12
MEDICAL CARE Guilford Cty. Dept. of Public Health ....14 LeBauer HealthCare............................ 4 Wake Forest Baptist Health ................13 Wake Forest – Summerfield ............... 24
ORTHODONTIC CARE Olmsted Orthodontics ....................... 27
PET SERVICES & PRODUCTS Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ............... 28 Northwest Animal Hospital ................ 32
RidgeFest ...........................................31 Summerfield Music in the Park ............ 6 Town of Oak Ridge Open House ......... 2 Trinity Covenant Preschool Sale ......... 35
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