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Nighttime work Border crisis – what to do? underway on I-73 project COMMUNITY SURVEY

U.S./NW GUILFORD– Since last October, 57,000 unaccompanied illegal immigrant children have been detained at the United States-Mexico border. Most of these children are from Central American countries including Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador. Fleeing gang violence and poverty, they’ve traveled through Mexico to reach the U.S. Many are seeking to be reunited with family members in our country. The number of these children has doubled since last year and federal officials estimate that at least 150,000 more will attempt to enter our country in the next fiscal year.

McCrory, along with five other governors, wrote to President Barack Obama and urged him to address the situation in a “pragmatic and humanitarian way,” while securing our country’s borders and protecting the safety of the children involved in the crisis. In this month’s community survey, we asked readers to share their thoughts on the border crisis.

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One thing everyone seems to agree on is that we are faced with a complicated issue without any easy answers.

I am an immigrant. As a boy, I would make my friends’ eyes roll every July Fourth by chanting “Happy Fourth” to all my buddies. They didn’t appreciate it – they were British. So was I. But I didn’t care because I loved America, and at 53, I still do.

Last month, North Carolina’s Gov. Pat

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NW GUILFORD – N.C. Department of Transportation contractors planned to begin nighttime hauling on the U.S. 220/N.C. 68 Connector (future I-73) project site at PTI Airport near Greensboro on Aug. 6. Weather permitting, hauling of construction materials will take place nightly from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. until Tuesday, Sept 30. “Maximizing safety and minimizing the impact to the traveling public is our goal,” said DOT’s Mike Mills. Heavy delays are expected on N.C. 68 between Leabourne Road and Edgefield Road in northwest Greensboro, and drivers are urged to use caution while traveling through the area.

In order to ensure safety, backup alarms, artificial lighting and warning strobe lights will be used on all equipment. In April, the N.C. Department of Transportation awarded a $176,550,000 contract to the designbuild team of Flatiron Constructors, Inc./Blythe Development Company – A Joint Venture/RK&K, LLP. The design-build team’s completion date is set for April 25, 2017. For real-time travel information, call 511, visit www.ncdot.gov/travel or follow NCDOT on Twitter. Another option is NCDOT Mobile, a phonefriendly version of the NCDOT website. To access it, type m.ncdot.gov into the browser of your smartphone.

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Asplundh Tree Expert Co. is contracted by Duke Energy to trim trees grown into the power lines. The company’s trucks are a common sight these days in the northwest part of Guilford County. Have thoughts, photos to share about the tree trimming? Send them to editor@nwobserver.com.

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1 The Carolina Field of Honor, a $5 million

project which held its dedication on May 31, is located in which local park?

2 When does the Merchants Association of Oak Ridge (MAOR) meet, and where?

3 Where can a picture of a cat be found in the FINDER?

4 Which of the three local towns has no

property tax?

5 Who would I call about AA & Al-Anon meetings in the northwest area?

6 Find an image of a kite. 7 What school board district are most of

us in northwest Guilford County in, and who is our district representative on the school board?

9 Somewhere in the FINDER is an image showing a portion of the Old Mill of Guilford. Where?

10 Who would I call about dogs running loose in my neighborhood?

temperatures here in our area?

8 Has it ever reached below-zero

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NEWS in brief

Upcoming town council meetings SUMMERFIELD – Summerfield Town Council will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the community center, 5404 Centerfield Road. Agenda items include approval of a budget amendment, elimination of the Summerfield Athletic Park (on U.S. 220) advertising and sponsorship policy, Founders’ Day 2015, discussion of width and surface requirements for the A&Y Greenway extension, and a closed session to discuss the town manager’s employment contract.

STOKESDALE – The Stokesdale Town Council will meet on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. For a meeting agenda, visit www.stokesdale.org.

Thacker ﬁlls vacant council seat STOKESDALE – Joe Thacker, a longtime Stokesdale resident and owner of L&J Metal Fabrication, has been selected to fill a vacant seat on the Stokesdale Town Council. At a special meeting on Aug. 5, the council voted to appoint Thacker to fill the seat Gary Albert vacated in March after announcing he was resigning due to his wife’s health issues. Bruno acknowledged the process of filling the vacant seat had seemed to some to be a long one. “We would have liked some guidelines (for appointing someone), but there were none. We wanted to keep

the process as open as possible and not do it behind closed doors,” he said. Mayor Randy Braswell, Bruno and council members Bill Jones and Vicki White-Lawrence each thanked those who had expressed interest in serving on the council and encouraged them to become involved in other ways by serving on a committee or on the town’s Planning and Zoning Board. Bruno said when the seat was vacated last year (after Braswell was elected as mayor, thus vacating his regular council seat), he had gone through a review process of all the applicants and ranked them on a system of pros and cons based on what they would bring to the job and the town. “Joe Thacker was right at the top of that list, basically my ‘1A’ choice behind Gary Albert,” Bruno

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online: nwobserver.com e-mail: questions@nwobserver.com With all the plans for the Oak Ridge Town Park, I’d like to know why a community swimming pool hasn’t been considered. Not everyone in the community lives in a $400k home and drives an Infiniti. Some of us are just blue-collar workers who would definitely enjoy a community pool. This subject was mentioned during previous public discussions and meetings about features to be included in the park, and citizen support for it was gauged in the most recent Parks and Recreation Commission’s park needs assessment survey, says Bill Edwards, chairman of the commission. “I personally wish there could be some way to include an outdoor pool at the park,” says Edwards. “Unfortunately, a public pool has tremendous overhead associated with it, including insurance, operating expenses (chemicals, electricity, etc.), maintenance and staffing. A sufficient water supply is a significant issue for Oak Ridge, and even a medium-sized pool requires a considerable supply of clean water.”

“Had a YMCA facility been constructed at that site, consider, for example, the huge addition of vehicle traffic and influx of park visitors that would have occurred. Our currently overflowing parking lot would have required additional paved spaces at the park long before now. The additional stress on the ORTP infrastructure would have definitely A public pool at the Oak Ridge Town Park would resulted in additional staffing come with large operating expenses; such a project and maintenance costs to the “remains on the back burner,” says Bill Edwards, chairOak Ridge taxpayers. The man of the town’s Parks and Recreation Commission. maintenance building would County didn’t have the expected growth have been relocated, occupying valurate to support a branch facility, includable real estate elsewhere in the park. ing a pool. Once that announcement The ambiance of the park would have was finalized, we planned and located shifted considerably toward a businessthe park maintenance building in that run athletic facility and away from the footprint.” less frantic, family-friendly park we Though the growth in this area enjoy today. In short, Oak Ridge would has since proven the planners wrong, have paid a price for hosting a YMCA/ Edwards sees an upside. YWCA facility.”

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“At this point, a public pool at the ORTP remains on the back burner,” Edwards adds. “It would take a considerable push for a pool to be constructed at the park, but anything is possible with adequate public support.”

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Though it looks like work has resumed on the bridge replacement project on the southern end of Bunch Road, near where it dead ends into Pleasant Ridge Road, there seemed to be several weeks this summer when nothing was being done. Was there really nothing going on last month, and if so, why did DOT have to close the area around this bridge for six months and inconvenience residents when no work was being done?

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said later. “The only reason I ranked him (Thacker) as 1A was because he hadn’t run for office before.”

several people who were interested in serving on the town council, and Thacker was his first choice.

“While all the candidates had something to offer, what made Joe stand out from the other candidates was his involvement over the years on committees, including the Planning Board and helping with the Budget Committee,” Bruno said of Thacker after voting for his appointment on Aug. 5. Before making his motion to appoint Thacker to the council, Bill Jones said that Thacker had attended many town-related meetings, had served on and chaired the Planning and Zoning Board, and been very active in the town for many years. “Joe has attended a lot of water workshops and had a lot of good ideas,” Jones said. “He did change over from a well to the (town’s municipal) water system and has a lot of good ideas to attract more customers to it.”

“He has been involved. He knows what’s going on here. He has come to the workshops,” said Braswell of Thacker. “Some of the things that Joe said the other night (July 24 town council meeting) sealed it for me – one, he has time. I would have never known how much time it takes. If you’re not here, you’re thinking about it.” The mayor added he had read the general statute pertaining to filling a vacant council seat and he thought everything had been handled fairly. Of his appointment, Thacker said, “I would like to thank the mayor and council members for their vote of confidence, allowing me to fill the vacant seat. I am looking forward to serving the residents of Stokesdale. “

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Thacker will serve his first meeting as a council member on Thursday, Aug. 14.

Fire tax prompts questions SUMMERFIELD – An additional tax on Summerfield residents’ property tax bill has prompted questions from at least a few residents. The new tax shows up directly beneath the 10-cent fire tax (per $100 property valuation) that residents are accustomed to seeing from Summerfield Fire Department; the additional tax is 3.1 cents (per $100 property valuation), and shows up on the bill as FPSD, which stands for Fire Protection Service District. Summerfield Fire Chief Chris Johnson offers several reasons for the new tax. Demands on the fire department have steadily increased as the community has grown – over the last 10 years, the department has gone from responding to about 300 calls per year to over 1,000. In the fiscal year 2012-2013 alone, the department’s call volume increased by 16 percent. At the same time the number of volunteers joining the department and responding to calls has dramatically decreased. “This year is the first year we haven’t seen more volunteers join the department than leave the department,” said Johnson. “We’re going the wrong way.” Less volunteers necessitates more paid personnel. The department’s personnel wages and benefits was already at 80 percent of its annual operating budget, Johnson said. Rising healthcare costs – which have increased 56.6 percent since

2009 – have put an even greater strain on the budget, and Johnson anticipates them rising even more next year. Since 2010, the department’s fleet maintenance costs for tires, fuel, oil changes, etc. have increased by 89.23 percent, despite the fact that the fleet has decreased by one. Additionally, there is the issue of the widening of U.S. 220 and the impact it will have on the department and those it serves in a fire district that encompasses 42 square miles. Because of the medians, instead of making direct turns, fire trucks and other emergency responders will often have to travel further down the highway and exit at a cloverleaf exchange. From there, they’ll cross back over the highway before getting back on U.S. 220 to travel in the opposite direction. To maintain its response time, the department anticipates the need to build a fourth station off N.C. 158. With no funds in the capital outlay project for a new station, however, Johnson says the department had little choice but to seek additional revenue. Johnson invites Summerfield residents to the department’s annual meeting on Aug. 25 at 7:30 p.m., at Station 9 on Summerfield Road, to learn more about the department, its revenue, expenses, and plans for the future.

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Pelehach awarded Fulbright scholarship Michael Pelehach, a Northwest High School and Duke University Pelehach alumnus, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant to Bulgaria for an English teaching assistantship. Michael is the son of John and Marilyn Pelehach of Oak Ridge. He is one of over 1,800 U.S. citizens who will travel abroad for the 2014-2015 academic year through the Fulbright Program. Recipients of Fulbright grants are selected on the basis of academic and professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential. The Fulbright Program is the flag-

ship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. “Travel and culture are two of my biggest passions, and I’ve got an onslaught of both heading my way,” Pelehach wrote a few weeks ago in his blog, “Balkan on sunshine.” “Previous travel and living abroad experiences have helped build my confidence, but the reality is that this will be unlike any other challenge I’ve faced. Not only is the language (Bulgarian) foreign to me, but it’s based on an entirely new alphabet (Cyrillic)! I’ve got my work cut out for me; and I can’t wait.”

ENGLISH/BELLOWS WEDDING Tyler Dean Bellows and Kelsea Marie English were married July 25, 2014, in the Nauvoo, Illinois, Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tyler is the son of Kevin and Kathy Bellows of Summerfield. He is finishing his degree in electrical engineering at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Kelsea is the daughter of Cheryl English and the late David English of Luxemburg, Wisconsin. Kelsea graduated from Clarke University, where she studied elementary education, in May. The happy couple will reside in Provo.

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Koval wins top prize at Cool to Be Smart event Olivia Koval, a graduate of Northern Guilford High’s Class of 2014, won the top prize at this year’s Guilford County Schools Cool to Be Smart – a 2014 Toyota Corolla from Rice Toyota, taxes, tags and title included. The annual event, sponsored by Guilford Education Alliance, recognized and rewarded recent graduates for taking and passing rigorous coursework. Olivia was one of 663 students who were eligible for the event, a record number for GCS. To qualify, students had to earn passing scores in at least five Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes or receive a B or better in at least five qualifying college-level courses. Olivia, who passed six AP exams, will

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Olivia Koval, a graduate of Northern Guilford High’s Class of 2014, celebrates after winning the top prize at Guilford County Schools’ Cool to Be Smart on Aug. 3.

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STOKESDALE town council

July 24 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES  Mayor Randy Braswell called the meeting to order at 7 p.m., after which he read a Pueblo Indian prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance was said, and the meeting agenda was adopted after revisions.

DEPUTY’S REPORT  Dep. Scott Casey reported that only 14 reports had been generated from the previous month’s calls – the incidents included a robbery at the Double K (a suspect has been identified), a vehicle theft, and a burglary on Ellison Road. When the mayor asked Casey for advice on how citizens could keep from being victims of crime, he suggested they not leave valuables in plain view, especially with their cars unlocked (“You wouldn’t believe what people leave in

their unlocked cars!” he said), make sure their house was well lit at night, trim bushes around their house … and always call 911 if they even suspect any suspicious activity in their neighborhood. “You’ve got to call us – a lot of people don’t call,” Casey said. Councilman Frank Bruno said the Greensboro Chapter of Woodmen of the World will be presenting Dep. Casey with a leadership award on Aug. 15.

 4  0 to approve an amended maintenance agreement with Jani-King for janitorial services. Extend water lines. Council discussed a request to extend the town’s municipal water lines to Angels Glen, Phases 4 and 5. The extension will be paid for by the developer, Combs Inc.

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The soccer fields at Stokesdale Town Park are covered with sedge grass, a low-growing, clumping grass-like plant that thrives in shady areas and wet soils. Though commonly used in landscaping, sedge grass is not a welcome sight on athletic fields. “This sedge (on the town park’s soccer fields) is an animal that has got to be dealt with,” Tommy Cowett of GrowinGreen told the town council on July 24. After Cowett’s presentation, the council allocated $6,640 to spread sand on the soccer fields, aerate and provide top dressing services.

 4  0 to approve the engineering plans and specifications for extending municipal water lines to Phases 4 and 5 of Angels Glen, beginning at the AngelPardue Road/Adano Road intersection.

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 4  0 to approve changes in the water system fee schedule, which include an increase in the deposit required by renters and in the monthly base price for water, a one-time setup fee for new customers, and a reconnect fee.

Referring to the soccer fields in the town park, Cowett said, “Some of the toughest issues you are going to find in the country, you’ve got on that field.”

Soccer field. After introducing himself and sharing his credentials and background, Tommy Cowett, sales manager

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the town park’s soccer/athletic fields. Cowett said Stokesdale Parks and Recreation Association had approved an allocation of about $1,300 to cover the first round of sedge grass removal and fertilizing the soccer fields, which would help ready it for a soccer tournament at the park in November; the tournament is expected to bring in over 100 teams, which “will put Stokesdale and Parks and Rec on the map,” Cowett said. Cowett said he hoped to kill the sedge within six weeks and get the fields in “tiptop shape” for the November soccer tournament. To do everything his company recommended would cost $16,000, Cowett said.

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Following questions by council members and discussion, Councilman Bill Jones’s motion to enter into a contract with GrowinGreen for $6,640 to apply sand, grade and deep tine aerate the athletic fields. Park gate closing. Though the park doesn’t close until 11 p.m. during the summer, the gate to the park is usually locked at 8:30 p.m. Park visitors sometimes drive around the locked gate, but the sheriff’s department doesn’t want to do that for fear of tearing up the grass.

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to approve the Guilford County Hold Harmless Agreement that the town drew up last year, sign and return it to satisfy Stokesdale Elementary School’s requirement for an annual agreement.

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 4  0 to approve a revised version of the town’s Internal Controls and Separation of Duties policy. COMMITTEES/BOARDS

Planning Board. Because of existing members’ terms expiring, two more alternates and a new voting member are needed.

 4  0 to move Mitchael Lawson, Sr. from alternate to voting member, and take applications to fill three alternate positions. Holiday parade. White-Lawrence said, though after several years it was time for her to resign from chairing the Holiday Parade Committee, she would be happy to work with a committee to help organize what needs to be done. An organizational meeting is planned for Thursday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13.

ADMINISTRATIVE Finance report. Carolyn Joyner, who serves as both the town clerk and finance officer, reported that the town received $81,359.79 in July for the first quarter’s utilities franchise distribution, which significantly increased net assets for the month. The 2013 annual consumer confidence report for the town’s municipal water system is available at Town Hall or online at www.stokesdale.org.

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 4  0 to approve an ordinance reducing the speed limit for seven roads in Angels Glen from 35 mph to 25 mph. ANNOUNCEMENTS Braswell said he was on the radio on the third Thursday of every month, at 9:45 a.m. on Station 1490 (WLOE) and 1420 (Madison/Mayodan). As mayor of Stokesdale, he gets about 15 minutes to do an infomercial about the town. U.S. 158 Bypass. Braswell said the U.S. 158 Bypass Committee had recommended that the town submit a letter to several governmental entities asking that the bypass be dropped from NCDOT’s project list. He encouraged citizens to go online and “Just say no to the N.C. project 2577.” Vacant council seat. See our Aug. 1-7 issue for coverage of this segment of the council meeting in which Stokesdale citizens Eric Lowe, Tim Jones and Joe Thacker expressed their interest in the vacant council seat and answered questions from the town council and other citizens. Following brief council comments, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.

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mustard-colored Duck Dynasty T-shirt. Though the employee’s hands were tied behind her back, she was not injured, and was able to get to a neighboring business to call 911 immediately after the robber left the store. The suspect has not yet been apprehended.

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DOMESTIC DISTURBANCES JULY 29 | Security Central reported a medical alarm was activated at a residence on Union Grove Road in Oak Ridge. Responding officers and firemen determined there was no medical emergency; however, a domestic disturbance had apparently occurred between the

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married couple living at the home. Neither person filed charges. AUG. 1 | A resident of Vaughn Street in Stokesdale reported being assaulted by a known suspect during a domestic dispute.

DRUGS/ALCOHOL AUG. 1 | A resident of Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale was arrested on Fieldstream Drive for DWI. AUG. 1 | A resident of Crutchfield Farm Road in Oak Ridge was arrested on N.C. 150 for DWI.

FRAUD JULY 31 | A resident of Percheron Trail in Summerfield reported an unknown person used the victim’s credit card to make a $310.49 purchase from a Walgreens in Macon, Georgia.

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Our family, our story, and what we’ve learned about Down syndrome Matt and Katie Long have learned much since the day their middle son, AJ, was born. So much, in fact, that they plan to adopt a child who, like AJ, also has Down syndrome.

not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17. Children with Down syndrome are beautiful and fun and smart and witty. AJ has been a complete blessing in our lives and in the lives of all those who know him. Our entire world grew exponentially because of AJ. We now have friends all over the world, simply because AJ has Down syndrome.

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• On Saturday, Aug. 9, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., we’ll have a yard sale fundraiser at 6906 Bronco Lane in Summerfield (Hillsdale Lake neighborhood). Tons of donations have already come in for the sale and we anticipate more. • We’re also planning a banquet dinner fundraiser that will include an auction, prizes and great food! • Follow our journey online at: www.hopeinadoption.blogspot.com/ or like us on www.Facebook.com/ hopeinadoption.

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GRINS to...  Oak Ridge for the very nice time Saturday, July 26, at the Oak Ridge Town Park. Sidetrip (the band) was great! For newcomers like us, it was a great neighborhood outing. Looking forward to others.  Mike Carr and staff of Mike Carr Karate for an outstanding DaughterSafe program. I feel so much more confident as a single mom. This program is perfect for empowering our daughters and ourselves to stay safe!  The Pic-n-Go convenience store at N.C. 68 North and Haw River Road (Stokesdale) for being the best-stocked store in the area and having the best gas prices around.  The letter writers complaining about growth. You may have expressed what the natives felt like before all of the McMansions and strip malls at N.C. 68 and 150 were put in the open fields, pastures and wooded areas.  Guilford County Sheriff’s cruiser No. 1226 for stopping speeding cars on Auburnwood Drive.

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 President Obama, who sits by while Christians are murdered in Iraq. Everyone needs to contact elected representatives in Washington and ask them to stop giving money to the United Nations.  Duke Energy (via Asplundh) for mutilating the beautiful line of cypress trees along Gumwood Road and then just leaving the limbs on the grass!  The woman at Quality Mart in Oak Ridge who, with my young kids in the car, yelled at me and called me names for parking in front of the store.  NCDOT for not putting a stop light with turn signals at the U.S. 158/Witty Road intersection. The lanes on Witty Road don’t line up, creating a very dangerous situation when two cars are trying to turn left onto 158.

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the 11 million illegal immigrants already within our borders because the federal government refuses to fulfill its first duty – to secure the border. “Am I anti-immigrant? Of course not – I am an immigrant. But I am against illegal immigration, if only because American laws do not deserve nullification by a lawless administration.” Christopher Rees OAK RIDGE

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If this were 57,000 Russians, North Koreans, or Syrians crossing our border, we’d call that an invasion and we’d deploy the military to protect our sovereignty. “This situation is no different. This is an invasion and a threat to our national security. We will embrace the ‘huddled masses yearning to breathe free’ when they desire to become Americans and immigrate legally. However, anyone crossing our borders illegally should be arrested and deported immediately – regardless of age, sex, race, or national origin. “We should eliminate all foreign aid to these home countries, and especially Mexico, for facilitating this illegal activity and use that money to secure our border.” Mike Stone OAK RIDGE

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This is a humanitarian tragedy that requires an immediate global response. The children’s health and safety (mental, physical and emotional) is a paramount concern. The United Nations should set up refugee camps in Central American countries, closer to the affected areas, and deal with the situation closer to the children’s natural homes. This would reduce the stress on the children and allow for a quicker reunion with their parents. “If they would like to be re-united with family members living in the U.S., they must go through the proper channels and pursue a legal immigration pathway. We should not reward individuals who

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break the law. We are a compassionate country, but not addressing this firmly and compassionately is sending the wrong message and resulting in a greater influx of child ‘illegal’ immigrants/refugees.” Rich Lovett SUMMERFIELD

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I thought about not commenting because of being crucified, but we live in a free society with free speech, so I will. If these were ‘children alone,’ my opinion would be a little different, but these are not ‘children alone’ most of the time. “They are accompanied by an adult coming in with them a large percentage of the time. While the media focuses on the ‘children,’ there are gang members, drugs, terrorists, etc., coming in also. We have to secure our border to know who and what is coming in for the safety of Americans. “As far as the ‘children’ staying – absolutely not. We have children in this country who need assistance and are not receiving it. We have poor, hungry, homeless families here that should come first. We have disabled children who do without assistance who deserve help first. We as a country need to take care of our own citizens and then once we do that we can then take in others and help them.” Donna G. Posted on Facebook.com/ NorthwestObserver

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 PUBLIC NOTICE Oak Ridge Board of Adjustment NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Oak Ridge will hold a public hearing on Aug. 14 at 7pm at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road, to consider the variance described below. All citizens will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. Case No. BOA-14-01: Oscar Able requests a variance to Section 30-382(a) of the Oak Ridge Code of Ordinances, to allow an addition to an accessory structure in front of the front building line of the principal structure. The property is located at 8322 Haw River Rd, Tax Parcel 0166363, Oak Ridge Township, Oak Ridge ETJ (Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction), and is zoned AG (Agricultural). Beth Walker, Chair

 SAVE THE DATE 90-MINUTE ZUMBA FUNDRAISER for Matt Young. Monday, Aug. 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at CrossFit of Oak Ridge. Lots of rafﬂes. $5 at the door and $1 per rafﬂe ticket.

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BACKPACK GIVEAWAY! Join Gate City Vineyard and Epicentro Church for a school supply giveaway and fun day, Saturday, August 9, 11am-2pm, 204 South Westgate Dr., Greensboro. Bouncy house, games, food, and more! Backpacks are one per child, ﬁrst come ﬁrst serve while supplies last, ages kindergarten-6th grade. Children must be accompanied by guardian. (336) 323-1288.

 YARD SALES EPIC YARD SALE to bring Janie home. Sat., Aug. 9, 7am - 2pm, 6906 Bronco Ln, Summerfield. Adoption fundraiser. Antiques, fishing, glass, HH, baby, crafts, lots of jewelry, furniture, clothes, toys, tons more! GARAGE SALE, Sat., August 9, 8am-12n, 5924 Highland Grove Drive, Summerfield. Sofa, chair & ottoman, hunting gear, optics & ammo. YARD SALE, Sat., Aug. 9, 7:30am - noon, 8505 Rosedale Drive, Oak Ridge. Little girl clothing, toys, household goods, furniture. COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Sat., Aug. 9, 7am until ?, Golden Antiques, 4537 U.S. 220, Summerfield. Lots of bargains! YARD SALE. Sat., Aug. 9, 7am - noon, 6605 Ashton Park Drive, Oak Ridge. Toys, computer/video equipment, aquarium, and much more! Lemonade stand also!

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 HOME SERVICES

UPWARD SPORTS FALL SOCCER, evaluations Sat., August 9, 9:30am-1pm, ages 4 through 6th grade, Summerﬁeld’s First Baptist Church. See display ad on page 6 for more information.

MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 432-4483.

GRADING / HAULING

A&A PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANING Stress less and let me take care of the mess. Please call or email for free consultation. (336) 686-4005, allisoncarlton495@ yahoo.com.

gravel/dirt, debris removal. 362-3647.

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

 HOME SERVICES CLEANING I am looking for customers who are interested in HIGH QUALITY HOUSE CLEANING. I have 8 years of experience. References provided upon request. Call Kristan at (336) 908-0850. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING Gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873. Professional custom cleaning for home & office

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Weekly / Biweekly / Monthly Move-Out/Move-In • Detail/Deep Seasonal • Licensed/Bonded/Insured Customized Services

BRAD’S BOBCAT SVC. Grading, hauling,

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

MAID-2-SHINE. Serving NW area for 10 years. Homes, ofﬁces, move in/out. Detail oriented, prof, bonded, exc. ref. 338-0223.

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

DECORATING

GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING

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.

MAYS SIDING & WINDOW CONTRACTORS, vinyl railings & siding, replacement windows, gutter cleaning and repair. Please call 215-8775 for a free estimate.

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

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE sales

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

& service center. 9428 NC 65, Stokesdale.

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(336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286

GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperrooﬁng.com. VINYL SIDING REPAIRS Facia, siding & gutter repairs. Mays Siding, 215-8775, www.mayssiding.com.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

ofﬁce.

MY GROUNDSKEEPER

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted mowers, AC’s, batteries, appliances, grills, etc. 689-4167.

GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom re-

cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154.

SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Affordable, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196.

HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609.

OLD SCHOOL

HOME REPAIR, LLC

Home Improvement & Repairs Licensed & Insured

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.

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Bathroom Remodeler | Additions | Decks

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 15-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174.

Professional, Honest, Reliable

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

pair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.

Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch,

ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.

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TLC LAWN CARE Lawn mowing, fertilization and weed control. General cleanup. Affordable all-season lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820. MULCH, single-ground, $10 per 3-yard scoop. Tandem load delivered, $100 (about 10 yards). Oak Ridge area, 803-2195. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Landscaping, driveways, patios, sidewalks, concrete work. 362-3647. MOWING & SEASONAL AERATING Reasonable rates for both. (336) 549-5726. TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling & more! (336) 207-6632. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.

GreenScapes Mulch & Pine Needles • Tree Cutting Concrete Sidewalks / Driveways Landscaping • Lot / Land Clearing Stump Grinding / Removal Bobcat & Dump Truck Services Leaf Removal • Parking Lot Cleanup

Call Tony - office (336) 215-4531 COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. (336) 362-5860. Serving the Triad for 25 years. STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Locally owned and operated. Lic/ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. 24-hr. emergency svc. OR, NC. 643-1119.

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TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? I can help with lawncare & maintenance needs. Hedges trimmed, beds edged, pine needles & mulch, aerating, pressure washing, weed control, etc. Honest, reliable & reasonable. (336) 464-5215.

ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home de-

PLUMBING

R4 SPECIALTIES Repair, reﬁnish, reface and remodel. Free estimates. 14 years architectural mill work experience. (336) 339-7552.

ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764.

D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101.

MASONRY SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. It’s summertime! Let us help with your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! No better time for a new patio, sidewalk or driveway. Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs. MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. JUNK REMOVAL Appliances, batteries, mowers, electronics, trash removal, etc. Call 549-5726. LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.

Furniture Kare Co.

20 years experience in repair & restoration

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

• Refinishing and repair • Antique restoration • In-home services

www.webstersplumbing.com for more info.

All types of furniture problems

No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed.

(336) 656-4836 furniture-kare36@triad.rr.com

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

LOCAL PICKUP & DELIVERY • FREE ESTIMATES

JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well

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pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce 656-0019, cell 382-6905.

POWER WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window

Triad Garage Doors

SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS (336) 501-6025 www.triadgaragedoors.com LiftMaster, Amarr, and all other brands Free estimates • Insured • 10 years experience

PAINTING & DRYWALL PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. Brad Rogers. Call for free estimate. No job too small. Insured. Local number, (336) 314-3186. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

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

cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873. POWER WASHING BY MAYS Specializing in vinyl homes. 215-8775. A.S.K PRESSURE WASHING Professional equipment, professional eco-friendly chemicals, professional work. References available. Residential or commercial. 25% off through July, 2014. (336) 451-9566.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

Services TM Construction , INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

Screened porches | Sunrooms | Patios

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

(336) 931-0600

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

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, custom decks, garages, siding, windows, rooﬁng specials. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

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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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CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. Roof Replacements / Repairs Siding & Windows Custom Decks / Porches General Home Repairs Remodeling / Painting

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CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServiceNC.com.

sign/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.

30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable

JLB REMODELING, INC. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Insured. Custom remodeling & additions. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. MOBILE WELDING SERVICE Residential, wrought-iron fence & gates, custom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, 362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com. RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

ROOFING 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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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.

Gated access with 24/7 camera surveillance We carry moving & shipping supplies

(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale

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STORAGE SPECIAL! First-time customers, store your boat or RV now until January 2015 for $135. Call now! Only 10 spots remaining. Belews Boat & RV Storage LLC, (336) 542-6574.

KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Fresh produce and hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfield. 708-0485.

READING TUTOR with 20 years experience and excellent references. Contact readingcoach@triad.rr.com for information. GOLF CLUB GRIP REPLACEMENTS Reasonable rates! Call (336) 392-0744.

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Keeping Fitness Personal personal training z small group classes z TRX, Cycle, Insanity & more z Summer KidFit & Dance z

Cathy Gold ( 336 ) 549-6460 4446 Hwy 220 N, Summerfield

www.goldstandard4fitness.com COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. FREE PICKUP of appliances, batteries, junk mowers, air conditioners, grills, electrical items, metal items, etc. 689-4167.

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

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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 662-7980, or visit redrhinoroofing.com.

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BOOK SALE, Aug. 7-10 at Golden Antiques, 4537 U.S. 220, Summerfield. Over 3,000 titles, all genres. Great bargains! CRAFTSMAN RIDING MOWER, 42”, 15HP, very good cond. $435. (336) 508-5685. WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles and so much more! 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Consignors needed, $100/mo. for 10’ x 10’ space. Larger spaces available. Please call (336) 992-2469. Hours: Monday-Sat., 10am-7pm, Sunday, 1-6pm.

grOOMing LYNN’S GROOMING. 12+ years exp. Dogs 40 pounds & under. Located in Stokesdale. Call for appointment, 427-3303.

in nEEd Of lOving O Oving HOME THREE SWEET BABY KITTENS. Rescued this past weekend after an abandonment. They are all female and approximately 12 weeks old. Very cuddly and love to purr. One is solid black with a tiny white patch, one is black with white paws and a white tummy, and the third one is a grey tabby with fantastic markings. All will have had their first shots and will be ready to move to your home on Aug. 11. (336) 601-2836.

lOSt & fOund LOST CAT. Last seen on Strawberry Road in Summerfield, Polo Farms area. Microchipped. Silver collar w/bell. Answers to Holly. Reward. (336) 988-2309

STEPH’S PET SITTING, including farm visits. Horses, rabbits, cats, dogs, etc. www. stephspetsitting.com, (336) 509-3103. KPS - KELLY’S PET SERVICES. Professional in-home pet sitting. Bonded & insured. Member Pet Sitters International. Pet sitting while you are away, daily walks or runs, play, pet taxi, and more! KPS gives a portion of profits to animal charities. Call, email, or Facebook message for a free consultation: kpsforyourpets@gmail.com, (336) 706-6706, www.petsit.com/kps, or www.facebook.com/kpspets,

rEal EStatE HOME fOr rEnt OAK RIDGE, quaint 2BR, 1BA house on over an acre. $675/month. (336) 423-8169.

land fOr SalE 3.05-ACRE BUILDING LOT at terminus of Crutchfield Farm Road (5921) in Oak Ridge. Fenced with four-board creosote fence and 467 feet on Beaver Creek. For sale at $169,900. Serious inquiries only. Call (336) 339-8263.

OAK COMPUTER or CRAFT CABINET, great condition, drop-down desk, rolling printer drawer, file drawer, tons of storage! Would be great for crafts! 51” wide by 72” tall by 21” deep. $100. For photos, call 601-9171. 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.

SPOIL-ME-ROTTEN ANIMAL CARE Motto: love, compassion, respect for your pets. Professional pet sitter for 18 years. Bonded/Insured. Member, Pet Sitters Intl. Provide food, exercise, play, meds/shots, much TLC. 1-3 trips/day. $15/trip (30 min). Call 643-5242. Oak Ridge/Summerfield.

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LOST TAN & WHITE CHIHUAHUA, missing since July 4 near Strawberry Road & Earl Forbes Drive. Reward offered for the return of our sweet dog Bella. Please call (336) 202-4800.

CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pickup of appliances, AC’s, grills, metal items, computers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167.

MISSING FEMALE CALICO, white, orange, and grey. Spayed. Missing since July 25 near Scalesville Rd. and Lake Brandt. (336) 707-3591.

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VANGUARD REAL ESTATE OPTIONS, LLC. No-fee and low-fee listings. Mike Blackwelder, (336) 644-1476.

rEal EStatE vacatiOn prOpErtY rt rtY CAROLINA MARINA, 214 Pelican Dr. Jet ski lift, boat slip, 40’ covered deck, park model, water front. $99,000. 337-9268.

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Village Woods at Oak Ridge Come home to maintenance-free, luxury living in the heart of Oak Ridge! Over 3,600 square feet with superior design details, gourmet kitchen and oversized private elevator. Easy drive to Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and Kernersville. Situated on 25+ acres just 10 minutes from PTI Airport.

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