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by ANNETTE JOYCE STOKESDALE – When the new Bi-Rite opened its doors at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1, there was already a line of people anxiously waiting to get inside and look around. Located at the corner of

Revolution Academy set to reopen after COVID-19 quarantine New health precautions greet students and staff returning to the Summerﬁeld charter school as other schools aim to avoid disruptions

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‘It’s a supermarket, sure enough,’ a longtime customer said of the new store on Ellisboro Road

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by CHRIS BURRITT SUMMERFIELD – Temperature checks will greet students and staff returning to Revolution Academy this Thursday, Sept. 2, after more than two dozen positive COVID-19 tests N.C. 65 (Belews Creek Road) and Ellisboro Road, the 27,000-square-foot store is nearly four times as large as the space the store occupied on U.S. 158 in downtown Stokesdale for almost 60 years; the last customer was served there Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. By midmorning the following day, the new store, which is just around the corner, was full of customers checking out the many new amenities such as the hot bar, expanded product selection

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IN THIS ISSUE Developer seeks fee reduction ........................2 News in brief ........................................................3 Your Questions ....................................................4 Happy 105th birthday to Hazel Weeks!...........6 Heritage Day, Sept. 25: vendors needed .......8

shut down the charter school after just one day of classes. The school, which reported the first cases Aug. 19, had planned to reopen this past Monday, Aug. 30, but it extended the shutdown by three days to give staff members who had contracted the coronavirus more time to recover, Principal Mary Catherine Sauer said. “By Thursday, we will have almost everybody back in terms of staff,” Sauer said in an interview last week. “More students as well

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RidgeFest – it’s baaaaaack! The three-day event at Oak Ridge Town Park will take place Sept. 9-11 by PATTI STOKES OAK RIDGE – The biggest event in Oak Ridge will return Sept. 9-11 after a 28-month hiatus, and lead organizer and community volunteer, Randy Floss, has no shortage of new features in the works to add to the traditional crowdpleasers that have drawn attendees to past RidgeFests.

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TC’s amusements will be the new amusement ride vendor this year, and along with a Ferris wheel, swings and a family-friendly Rapid Slide, the amusement company will bring its El Paso train for younger children, and “thrill” rides like Round Up and Tempest along with a funhouse geared toward older kids and adults. Food vendors will be offering a range of items from tacos to turkey legs, and much in between. There will also be a 20-foot-by-40foot tent set up with seating for those who want to relax while they’re eating.

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Developer seeks reduction of rezoning application fee The Town Council instructs town staff to gather more information after David Couch’s lawyer says the fee is too high by CHRIS BURRITT SUMMERFIELD – A request by developer David Couch is prompting Summerfield leaders to evaluate how much the town charges for reviewing rezoning applications.

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Last month, Couch asked the town to reduce the application fee as he plans to develop about 1,000 acres, including the residential and commercial expansion of Summerfield Farms. The Town Council instructed town staff to identify fees charged by other North Carolina municipalities for tracts comparable in size to Couch’s property. For rezoning requests of more than five acres, Summerfield charges an application fee of $1,000 for the first acre and another $200 for each additional acre. That would amount to approximately $201,000 for reviewing and processing a rezoning application for Couch if he were to proceed with his development plans. Tom Terrell, a lawyer for Couch, told the council last month the fee is too high and suggested town staff began charging more in July 2019 in anticipation of Couch developing his property. In a letter last month to Town Manager Scott Whitaker, Terrell asked the council to “reverse what appears to be a selective fee imposition.” Whitaker defended town staff during the council’s Aug. 10 meeting, telling the council that he and Planning Manager Chris York had no indication in 2019 that Couch might seek to develop his property, which stretches from Summerfield Road to Interstate 73. Couch unveiled his plans in September 2020, more than a year after the higher rezoning application fee went into effect.

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fees charged by several other municipalities in North Carolina. The rezoning application fee for 1,000 acres in Oak Ridge would total about $101,000 and $402,000 in the Village of Marvin, a community near Charlotte. “Across the state, planning fees for rezoning are all over the place,” the manager said. During about 50 minutes of discussion by the council, councilman John O’Day offered a motion to cap Summerfield’s rezoning application fee at $100,000. The motion failed for lack of a second by another council member. Later, at the recommendation of council member Reece Walker, the council voted 5-0 to instruct town staff to report back to the council after identifying examples of rezoning application fees for 800 to 1,200 acres charged by other municipalities. Mayor Pro Tem Tim Sessoms said he wants Couch and Terrell to present their views to the council before it acts on their requests. It’s uncertain whether the topic will appear on the agenda for the council’s Sept. 14 meeting, Whitaker said in an email last week. Last month, Terrell requested two other accommodations by the town aside from reducing the rezoning application fee. In May, the council approved an agreement requiring Couch to reimburse Summerfield for legal and other fees incurred during the town’s investigation of his proposed development. The deposit and reimbursement agreement requires an initial deposit of $20,000 by Couch, followed by additional deposits when the balance drops to $5,000. The town will keep the money in a separate account. In his letter to Whitaker, Terrell asked the council to “eliminate a double payment by a town’s citizen for the same services.” In addition, the lawyer suggested the fee for rezoning applicants covered by a deposit and reimbursement agreement

be “reduced to $3,700, double the fee charged two years ago.” Town Attorney Bob Hornik said the deposit and reimbursement agreement covers the town’s services separate from the fee it charges for reviewing and processing rezoning applications. “There is a use for both,” he said. Terrell also suggested the town

require opponents of Couch’s development plans to enter a deposit and reimbursement agreement “so that Summerfield Farms is not treated differently than other citizens.” Whitaker said he’s uncertain regarding with which organization the town would try to enter a deposit and reimbursement agreement.

NEWS in brief

Town council continues to deliberate land acquisition A special called meeting will be held Sept. 2 to once again discuss a potential purchase of property near Stokesdale Town Park and adjacent elementary school

offer on it last year, but the offer was declined and the property has remained on the market. The council’s interest in the property was rekindled when the seller recently reduced the asking price.

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OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge residents envision the development of the N.C. 68 commercial corridor incorporating the historic architecture using brick, stone and wood already found in town. That’s the advice from participants in a recent series of focus groups followed by an open house in Town Hall on Aug. 25 organized by Hill Studio. “Need landscaped green spaces, not parking lots” was

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Following its Aug. 12 meeting, a formal offer to purchase the property was presented to the seller. The council held a special called meeting Aug. 24 to once again discuss the property purchase, presumably after receiving the seller’s feedback. The discussion took place in closed session and no action was taken when council members returned to open session and subsequently adjourned the meeting.

by PATTI STOKES STOKESDALE – Stokesdale Town Council will hold another special called meeting Thursday, Sept. 2, at 5 p.m. to discuss a property acquisition. The council discussed the matter in open session at its Aug. 12 regular meeting before voting 5-0 to offer $200,000 for 9.8 acres on Athens Road, near Stokesdale Elementary School and Stokesdale Town Park. The tract has been on the market for almost two years; the council made an

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I recall a lot of effort was made to restore the historic Ai Church at the corner of Alcorn Road and N.C. 68 in Oak Ridge. It looks like the restoration work has been completed, but there are still two big trailers and construction debris on the property, and I haven’t seen any

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The majority of the restoration work on the historic Ai Church building (left), located at the corner of Alcorn Road and N.C. 68 in Oak Ridge, was completed in 2019. The storage trailers behind the small building (opposite page) that was added a few years ago are set to be removed soon.

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NEWS IN BRIEF ...continued from p. 3 one of more than a dozen residents’ suggestions shared during the open house. Another suggested “making the community walkable” with improvements such as additional sidewalks.

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Preservation Oak Ridge, a nonprofit committed to restoring historic properties in the Oak Ridge area, completed the majority of the restoration work on Ai Church in 2019. The first event at the restored site was a wedding, which was held there this past February. Since then, the church has hosted another wedding, a funeral and is booked for several other events. “We have come a long way on the restoration of the Ai Church and the addition of a separate building that includes restrooms and a kitchen,” said Jeff Bair, president of the foundation. “Most of the major work has been completed with some projects still ongoing.” The construction debris you mentioned has been removed from the site and Bair said the group is in the process of removing the two trailers which

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Randy Floss, retired and busier than ever ‘He’s the busiest retired person I know,’ says a close friend of the very active community volunteer

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OAK RIDGE – As Oak Ridge’s most enthusiastic cheerleader and dedicated community volunteer, Randy Floss is a super-charged dynamo. Whether it’s organizing the activities, sponsors and volunteers for RidgeFest, the annual three-day extravaganza that takes place at Oak Ridge Town Park, serving as president of his neighborhood’s HOA, or helping a friend paint his house, this man stays busy as he lends a helping hand wherever he can. Floss and his wife, Vicky, moved to Oak Ridge in 2005 after his retirement from a large corporation. Originally from a small town outside of Buffalo, New York, Floss relished connecting with the community that he grew up in and was eager to make those connections in his new hometown. Immediately after settling in, he became involved with Oak Ridge United Methodist Church and the local American Cancer Society chapter. But having a self-described “Type A” personality, he found he still had time, energy and a desire to do more.

Within 18 months, he and Vicky opened Bistro 150 in Oak Ridge Commons shopping center and created one of the town’s most popular gathering places. Floss thrives on interacting with others and for him, Bistro 150 was not only a labor of love, but gave him the opportunity to meet members of the community and make new friends. Even though he sold the restaurant in 2016, Floss continues to support the Bistro as both a customer and friend to co-owner Jennifer Mun. Mun uses words like “biggest heart” and “amazing” to describe Floss, who she said has helped her in numerous ways since she and her husband purchased the business five years ago. “I don’t even need to ask for help,” she said. “He sees what needs doing and he does it.” When Mun decided to open the Oak Ridge Room, a meeting room and small event venue next door to the Bistro, Floss was immediately on board. He volunteered to paint and decorate the room, helped spread the word about its opening and offered to handle bookings for it. He continues to do that as well as to book musicians for Bistro 150’s live music nights. During his time as owner of the Bistro, Floss spearheaded the creation of the Classic Car Cruise-in at the shopping center and still enjoys managing that event, which is held the third Tuesday of each month, April through October. “Randy is the busiest retired person I know,”

said Mickey Tingen, owner of Domino’s Pizza in Oak Ridge. “He’s been a mentor and friend and he’s somebody I trust when it comes to running a business or doing a task. “I’ve gotten to know Randy really, really well,” Tingen continued. “He doesn’t do things for the notoriety or to be the guy in charge. It’s to make his surroundings better.” That’s what Floss had in mind when he joined Merchants of Oak Ridge in 2006 and immediately took on leadership roles as a board member and later, as president of the organization. It was under his leadership that RidgeFest evolved from a small country fair and has grown to be a much-anticipated festival with carnival rides, games, concessions, live music and one of the area’s most spectacular fireworks displays. Most recently, Floss joined Oak Ridge Lions Club and took over organization of the club’s largest fundraiser, the annual Tom Brown Memorial Golf Tournament. To enhance this year’s tournament, Floss planned a 25th anniversary celebration, which was supposed to take place after the tournament in May but was postponed due to COVID. Floss is especially busy these days simultaneously working on RidgeFest, which is scheduled for Sept. 9-11, and the Tom Brown Memorial Golf Tournament 25th anniversary celebration scheduled for Sept. 30. “I just like to see everyone out enjoying themselves and making their own connections to the community,” he said.

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overseas to fight in the war. He was gone for 27 months. During that time, the young bride returned to her home in Summerfield to await her husband’s return. She did her part for the war effort by working at Blue Bell making military uniforms. Weeks said the day she received the telegram that her husband was on his way home was one of the happiest days of her life. The couple built a strong marriage and had two children, Stantliff and her younger brother, A.C. Weeks, along with three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The two were married for 57 years before Alton passed away in April 2000. While her husband worked as a “body and fender repairman,” Weeks was a homemaker and

handled the money for the family. “They were a good team,” Stantliff said. Among all of the worldly changes she has experienced, Weeks has lived through two pandemics – COVID-19 and the 1918 Spanish flu – although she was an infant during the first pandemic so has no memory of it. Stantliff and her brother, A.C. Weeks, both of Summerfield, visited their mother at Countryside on an almost daily basis until the first round of COVID resulted in a lockdown at the retirement facility and they had to rely on seeing her through a glass window. As COVID restrictions have eased over the last several months, family members have been able to resume in-person visits, with limitations. They pray they can continue doing so despite the latest surge of COVID cases. “Life has been complicated, but Mom is a rock,” Stantliff said.

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STOKESDALE – Joe Thacker loves the town of Stokesdale, and relishes the opportunity to share its history with anyone who’ll listen. Thacker has served as both a member of Stokesdale Town Council and of the town’s Planning Board, and wants to see the town continue to thrive while maintaining its unique historical identity. A few years ago, Thacker joined a handful of likeminded volunteers to talk about what could be done to keep Stokesdale’s small-town feel and enhance its offerings to community members of various ages and interests. As a result, Friends of Stokesdale (FOS) was incorporated in July 2019 as a nonprofit with a four-point stated vision, which is: “to preserve and promote the historic character of Stokesdale’s town core; cultivate civic pride and a sense of local community in our town; promote educational opportunities for people of all ages; and encourage and promote locally-owned businesses.” During that first year, FOS had several successful projects. First, it approached the town council about funding a mural to be painted on the

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bare brick wall of a historic downtown building owned by John Pait Liquidators and Appraisers. The town agreed, and FOS commissioned Beth Herrick, a Stokesdale resident and art teacher at Northwest Guilford High School, to design and paint the mural. Images depicted on the 12-foot-by-18-foot mural are a train, the rural farm landscape, the town seal, a church, and crops growing. “Together, they provide a glimpse of our town that we hope evokes a

pride in this place,” said FOS member Kathryn Bunthoff after the group approved Herrick’s design. Completed in the summer of 2019, the mural now serves to welcome folks passing through downtown Stokesdale and to promote the town’s history. When the town decided to direct grant money toward the cost of purchasing and installing a town clock in front of Stokesdale Fire Department, one of the nonprofit’s members donated the balance needed to fund the project. Since then, FOS has landscaped the area around the clock, hosted a pumpkin painting event and dedications for the mural and the town clock, and worked to educate people about the town’s history.

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consumption, and they always pounced on food placed in their troughs. Our resident swine population would, like goats, eat just about anything, and in addition to their gourmet meals of hog feed from the store, they consumed corn, corn shucks, corncobs, potato and apple peelings, watermelon and cantaloupe rinds, table scraps, slop, etc. Evidently our piggies considered morning glory vines a delicacy, so we pulled the abundant, leafy, tendrilled

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Ginger, a five-year-old rescue mutt with some dachshund, is always ready to ride the back roads of Summerfield with her “mom,” Lynn Campbell Sykes. Dennis Gravley captured this photo of a black bear he spotted on Haw River Road in Oak Ridge last Thursday, Aug. 26, about 4 p.m. “It was next to the brick house beside Bethel Church’s ballfield – I think he was headed over to the Last Minute Market to get a Northwest Observer!” Gravley wrote.

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Border collies humanely send geese on their way by ANNETTE JOYCE Canada geese are beautiful birds, and watching them fly over in their V formation or touching down on the water never gets tiring. However, most people would rather see these creatures as short-term visitors rather than long-term residents. Unfortunately, over the last 20 years the increase in Canada geese making their home in North Carolina has caused headaches for the people who are forced to deal with them. Kent and Gwen Kuykendall, owners of Goose Masters, a goose control service company based in Franklinville, North Carolina, are well aware of the harm these birds bring with them.

“Canada geese can cause serious problems to our health and safety,” Gwen said. “For one thing, a single goose produces more than two pounds of feces each day, and that degrades water quality as rains wash the matter into ponds and streams.”

An excess of fecal matter can cause fish kills in lakes and ponds and the bacteria can cause illness in humans. Plus, left on sidewalks, lawns and in parking lots, it’s simply unsightly and unsanitary. In addition, these geese like to feast on all varieties of grass and can wipe out a lawn in no time. Aggressive by nature, geese can also injure humans, especially during the spring nesting season. The Kuykendalls started Goose Masters in 2004 to help people and businesses humanely rid their property of these pesky waterfowl by employing the skills of border collies to herd the geese and send them on their way. Kent has trained border collies since he was 12 years old and has a solid reputation as a highly skilled expert with this hard-working breed. Considered by many to be the most intelligent breed of dogs, border collies have long been used for herding sheep and other livestock. With the proper training, these energetic dogs make excellent geese herders. “Border collies work with the ‘eye’ to stalk the geese,” he said. “It mimics a predator such as a wolf or coyote.”

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BORDER COLLIES ...continued from p. 15 Rather than relying on barking, a border collie crouches down and moves along quietly until intimidating the geese into taking flight. While other breeds might simply be an annoyance to the birds, the border collie poses more of a threat. Although definitely scary to the geese, border collies have no intention of capturing or harming the birds. “They don’t have any desire to attack the birds, they just want to control them,” said Kent, referring jokingly to the dogs as “control freaks.” When it comes to training, the Kuykendalls start with the basic obedience commands – “sit,” “stay,” “come” and “heel.” Then, they add specific commands for going left or right, stopping, and walking up to allow the handler to work with the dogs to send the geese in the proper direction. There’s no actual training for herding itself.

“Border collies are natural gathering dogs,” Kent said. “You don’t teach them how to work. They already know how. You just put the commands to their actions.” Because a great deal of work is done on the water, these dogs also have to be good swimmers. “A predator wouldn’t go into the water because it knows it can’t catch the geese,” Kent said. “A border collie jumps in and continues to herd them.” In addition, the dogs are trained to stop when the geese take flight – if not trained to do otherwise, the dogs would keep going after the geese. This is especially dangerous if there are nearby highways, Kent explained, since the dogs are so focused that they won’t check their surroundings. When he’s working a site, Kent likes to work with Abby, a 4-year-old female border collie who has “a lot of spunk, personality, and is very hardworking.”

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FRIENDS OF STOKESDALE ...continued from p. 10 Thacker said the nonprofit had hoped to accomplish more by this time, but COVID put a temporary hold on many of its plans. Now the group is once again focused on reaching out to the community and involving more people in FOS’s vision. One of the group’s most ambitious and long-term projects involves bringing the Stokesdale train depot back to town. “Stokesdale is here because of the A&Y Railroad which came through the town in 1886,” Thacker said. In 1887, the train depot, which serviced passengers and freight, was built on the site where

the fire department is now located.

“Families built buildings and opened stores around the depot,” said Thacker, who noted downtown Stokesdale was once a bustling area with a couple of grocery stores, a hardware store, drug store and a furniture store. “People from all around came to Stokesdale,” he said.

Trains stopped coming through the town in the early ‘70s and the depot was sold to retired carpenter Sam Heffinger for $500 in 1977 and moved to his property on U.S. 220, south of Madison. Heffinger renovated the building into a home for himself and his wife, India. After the Heffingers died, another couple bought the depot building and moved into it in 2003. They lived there until the husband died and the wife could no longer keep it up; it went up for auction in 2019, but received no bidders and is still for sale. FOS would like to purchase the building and bring it back to Stokesdale as part of its efforts to help invigorate and promote the downtown business district on U.S. 158. Not only is the depot an important part of the town’s history, but Thacker said it could serve multiple purposes such as an events center, museum or community center. Thacker and the other members of FOS realize this would be a major endeavor and would require involvement and support from others to make

it happen. For that reason, the group has renewed efforts to reach out to the community and hopes to widen its circle of volunteers and supporters. FOS members do not have to live within the Stokesdale town limits, Thacker noted, rather they just need a desire to participate in preserving Stokesdale’s historical character and enhancing the town’s community spirit. FOS’s next meeting will be on Sept. 8, 7 p.m. at 8410 U.S. Hwy. 158, Suite E in downtown Stokesdale (behind Sadie’s, where parking is available). The group will be discussing bringing the train depot back to downtown Stokesdale as well as upcoming events in the community.

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ist Church at 2424 Oak Ridge Road is host to Cub Scout meetings every Sunday from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Visit oakridge130.mypack.us or email 130cubmaster@gmail.com for more info. Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church at 2614 Oak Ridge Road also hosts Cub Scout meetings every Tuesday, starting at 7 p.m. Visit pack600rocks.com or call Kathryn Bunthoff, (336) 655-9781, for more info. Cub Scouts are open to boys and girls age K-5.

5K/10K will be held Sept. 18 on the airport’s 9,000-foot runway. This certified run will benefit The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, Greensboro Urban Ministry and Open Door Ministries. All are invited to come out and run/walk the runway. The 5K/10K on the runway provides a smooth and flat surface. The entire race course will provide a close-up view of the airport and surrounding area from the airfield. The course is

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wheelchair-accessible and baby stroller-friendly. Given the secure location of this run and for safety reasons, bikes, roller blades and inline skates will not be allowed. Dogs and other pets are strictly prohibited. For more info or to register, visit www.ptirun.com. Also, for just $20, participants can register for the Walk to Win Against Hunger, which will be an untimed walk/run held on the airport runway at the same time as the 5K/10K run. Participants in the Walk to Win Against Hunger will be asked to create a fundraising page on the PTIRun.com website and to recruit as many sponsors as possible. The individual with the highest dollar level of sponsors will win $200 airline ticket vouchers.

due to COVID, Summerfield Fire District is happy to be hosting its annual Stop, Drop and Roll 5K walk/run fundraiser and the popular Sparky’s Dash for kids. To learn more/register, visit www.jonesracingcompany.com/ stopdropandroll5K (also, see ad on p. 19).

SEPT. 9–11  RidgeFest | It’s back! After its cancellation last year

due to COVID, the three-day RidgeFest, Oak Ridge’s largest community event, will return this year to Oak Ridge Town Park on the evenings of Sept. 9 and Sept. 10, and the afternoon and evening of Sept. 11. RidgeFest is made possible by a partnership between Merchants of Oak Ridge and the Town of Oak Ridge, with many volunteers, church and business sponsors. Enjoy carnival rides for kids of all ages, food trucks, games and other activities – and a special 9/11 ceremony on Sept. 11 followed by a spectacular fireworks show at nightfall. See ad on p. 11 for more details.

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TUESDAY, SEPT. 7  Summerfield Merchants Association | Summerfield

Merchants Association, a nonprofit that promotes awareness of local businesses and seeks ways to give back to the community, invites business professionals who live in Summerfield or operate a business in Summerfield to a meeting Sept. 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m. This month’s meeting will be hosted by PS Communications, publisher of the Northwest Observer. For more info about SMA or to RSVP as a guest for the Sept. 7 meeting, visit www.summerfieldmerchant.com.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9  Rezoning open house | The Town of Summerfield

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 9  Town Council Meeting | Stokesdale

Town Council will meet Sept. 9, starting 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. Citizens may attend in person, or virtually via Zoom (access a link via the town’s website). The meeting will also be livestreamed on the town’s YouTube channel. Visit www.stokesdale.org for a meeting agenda or Zoom meeting link. More info: (336) 643-4011.

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cial Events Committee will host a 9/11 ceremony on Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m. at the Oak Ridge Town Park amphitheater.  9/11 ceremony | A 9/11 ceremony

will be held Sept. 11 at Stokesdale Fire Department, 8401 U.S. 158 in downtown Stokesdale, starting at 11 a.m.; local Scout troops will be helping with the ceremony. There will also be a dedication ceremony for William Gibson’s Eagle Scout project which was done at the fire department.

MONDAY, SEPT. 13  Candidate Meet & Greet | The Com-

mittee to Elect Adam Moore will host a meet-and-greet event Sept. 13, starting at 6 p.m. at Stokesdale Community Park, 8329 Angel Pardue Road. Refreshments will be provided, and attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about Moore, who will be running for Guilford County sheriff this November.  Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club |

Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club (NGWC) is a non-profit organization whose members include women from all walks of life who share a commitment to community service. The group will hold its monthly meeting Sept. 13, beginning

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merfield will host a free Movie in the Park event featuring Disney’s “Bolt” on Sept. 17 at Summerfield Community Park Amphitheater, 5404 Centerfield Road. Music begins at 6:45 p.m. and dancers from Bella Ballerina Greensboro will be performing; the movie begins at 7:45 p.m. (dusk). Kona Ice will be onsite selling shaved ice. Bring chairs and/or a blanket to sit on. See ad on this page for more details.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18  Recycling/E-cycling event | Town of

Summerfield will host a free recycling/ecycling event for Guilford County residents Sept. 18, 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Laughlin Professional Development Center, 7911 Summerfield Road. Materials accepted include tires, large appliances, electronics and personal documents (up to five boxes). No business waste will be accepted. Paper shredding services will only be offered until the container fills up. More info: (336) 641-3792, (336) 643-8655, or see ad on p. 8.

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Northern Guilford High School seniors tapped into their creative side while painting their parking spaces in the student parking lot the week before the start complet of school on Aug. 23. At top left, Isaiah Zaino sits beside his almost completed creation on the afternoon of Aug. 20. Zaino said it was “so nice to see all the people I haven’t seen in a year and a half (since the school went to remote learning in March 2020) while we were working on our parking spaces… I’ve definitely expanded my circle of friends just by painting my spot. It was a cool environment, and everyone was hanging out yesterday (Aug. 19) while painting.” For his parking space, Zaino tapped into his earlier years growing up in Montana, and included a mountain range, trees and the words “Good Vibe Tribe,” which he said reflect his positive outlook on life. At lower left, Amelia Howard shows her love for the colors blue and purple while incorporating flames to reflect her passion for becoming a vet. “I really want to be a vet,” Howard said. “I’ve wanted to do that since I was about 4, and it’s never stopped burning, so I included the flames because I’ll keep my fire burning and not let anyone put it out.”

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s (L to R) Nora Francis, third grader, and twin sister y Piper and Charlie Francis, first graders, were read at year ol scho for their first day of the new Summerfield Elementary.

Mac Tanvishut, 6, is all smiles before beginning his first day of kindergarten at Oak Ridge Elementary School on Aug. 23.

Northwest Guilford High School students showed enthusiastic support for their Vikings varsity football team at the opening game of the season on Aug. 20.

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OOPS! In our Aug. 19-Sept. 1 issue, we featured a photo of Northwest Guilford High School drum major Logan Monday, but mistakenly identified him as Luke Monday. Our apologies for the mistake, Logan! (see Logan’s student profile on this page).

Congratulations, Mrs. Hooper!

OAK RIDGE – Melinda Hooper, school counselor at Oak Ridge Elementary, was recently selected by Guilford County Schools (GCS) as the Elementary School representative for Counselor of the Year.

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

NORTHWEST GUILFORD Logan Monday, senior Marching band (drum major)

Hooper has been a school counselor since 1999, and has served in that role at Oak Ridge Elementary School since 2001.

“Ms. Hooper is a caring, compassionate person who is an essential member of the education team here at Oak Ridge Elementary,” the school’s principal, Penny Loschin, said. “She works diligently to have an impact and promote the academic and emotional growth of our students.” Hooper will be recognized at GCS’ Celebration of Excellence on Sept. 21.

What instruments do you play, and how long have you played them? I’ve been playing the French horn for almost seven years, the mellophone for five years, cymbals for three years, and I know a bit of trumpet from middle school. Was it initially your goal to be a

drum major in the marching band? When I first began, no, but as I progressed into my second year, I realized just how much I loved the activity and really wanted to make an impact while I was a part of it. What’s a favorite memory of being in the high school marching band? Probably my favorite memory was our first competition my sophomore year. We performed the show “Funhouse,” with different themes you may find in a dark, twisted circus. The competition was at Ledford High School and I was finally confident in the program and my ability. I played the mellophone and was at the very front of the band during the first massive hit of the music, which meant I had to play as loud and as clean as possible for the crowd. That moment when we played the first note, chills went through my entire body as the

crowd erupted in applause. Then as the show progressed, I got to be the first one to go up on this prop and have everyone’s eyes on me. This was terrifying, but also probably the proudest and most fun memory I have of marching band so far. Do you have a band director “ism” to share? When we start to learn backwards marching, Mr. McMath (band director) stresses that this part of the activity can make a band greater than all the others. So, to help kids learn how to march backwards perfectly, he has to show them what muscles to engage and just how much. He tells them to grab their “thutt” muscle, which is the crease between your glutes and thighs. This always makes kids laugh. But on a serious note, I really respect Mr. McMath’s philosophy on trying. It’s important to him and myself that regardless of how nervous you are or feel that you can’t do something, you should always try. I have taken this to heart and always give it my all, even if I’m nervous. Who has helped you the most to develop your musical skills? My private lessons’ teacher, Kate Hopper. I took lessons from her from sixth to 11th grade and I wouldn’t be the musician I

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...continued from p. 25 am without her help and guidance. What are some of your hobbies besides playing music? I’m big into video games and other than that, I just enjoy school and hanging out with my friends. I also watch lots of medical dramas like “House” and “Grey’s Anatomy” because I want to go into the medical field someday.

less times during band class. Also, online band just doesn’t work. The biggest part of a mature band is being able to match and perform with one another to truly make music, and with everyone being on a muted screen that just wasn’t possible.

NORTHWEST GUILFORD Jake Sowards, senior Sport: Football (tight end)

Favorite musical artist(s)? Recently, I’ve been listening to the Kid LAROI and Olivia Rodrigo, but my favorite composer is Frank Ticheli. Favorite song? “Stay” by the Kid LAROI Favorite classroom subject? Science (specifically anatomy) How do you get hyped up before a performance? When I was a mellophone player, we would do this circle thing and on the count of three scream, “Mellos” as loud as we could, but as a drum major I just run around and yell at everyone to get our adrenaline going. What’s one of your biggest challenges of being a drum major? Probably the greatest challenge for me has been the vocal leadership aspect. Until recently, I’ve always been a quiet kid. This position has forced me to be more of a presence in the community, and has also made me confident in speaking my mind and being “extroverted.” I’ve loved every second of it! What’s one of the hardest things about being in the band during the pandemic? Having to take masks on and off count-

What is your role on the varsity football team? My role as a senior and as a captain on the football team is to set an example for the younger players. Also, I try to make sure my teammates always give it their all and don’t get down on themselves when a game/ practice gets hard. What is one of your earliest memories of playing football? I was in the third grade, and it was my first year playing. I remember getting scared anytime someone would get anywhere near me. What is one of your favorite memories of playing football? My first varsity game, in the 10th grade, and the environment of playing under the “Friday night lights.” Who is your favorite football player, and why? Ezekiel Elliott (when he was

at Ohio State) is probably my favorite player because he helped lead my favorite team to the national championship and he was very fun to watch. Do you have a “coach-ism” to share? Coach Wallace has always stressed to “bring the juice,” which basically means having contagious intensity that your teammates will see and replicate. One thing Coach Wallace also says that is humorous to me is, “You’re smarter than you look.” Who has helped you the most to develop your football skills? Since I was a freshman, Coach Wallace has always been my primary coach in all practices and games, so I would give him credit for the skills that I have today. Do you play any other sports? Yes, basketball and golf. Favorite classroom subject? Math What do you like to do in your spare time? Spend time with my friends and girlfriend, work out, and play golf. What is something about you that not everyone knows? I always have to keep the inside of my car and my room spotless or I get very annoyed. How do you get hyped up before a football game? Listen to music or watch football highlight videos on YouTube. What’s one of the hardest things about playing football/attending school in the pandemic? Having to wear a mask at school all day.

NORTHWEST GUILFORD Meredith Clark, junior Marching band (drum major) What instruments do you play, and how long have you played them? Alto saxophone and oboe. I began playing the sax when I was in fourth grade, and then I picked up the oboe in eighth grade. When did it become a goal to be a drum major in the marching band? Honestly, it wasn’t until a month before the drum major audition that I had made it a goal to get the position. I never actually thought, “Oh, this is something I can work towards.” But when the time came, it felt sort of instinctive to try out for it. What’s a favorite memory of being in the marching band? There was this one competition in 2019, when we put on a great show. All the bands that competed that day were sitting in the stands waiting for the results. Then our band started doing the wave, and soon about 10 other bands joined us. It was ridiculous, really, but that moment will stick with me as a prime example of what marching band is about: community and fun.

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Summerfield and Greensboro Do you have a band director “ism” to share? My band director, Mr. McMath, has many phrases he uses to remind us of various things. One of my favorites is, “To be early is to be on time, to be on time is to be late, and to be late is unacceptable.” I used to not be the most punctual, but after hearing this a few hundred times, it’s become important in my daily routine. Who has helped you the most to develop your musical skills? Dr. Robert Faub. He has been my private lesson teacher for saxophone for over six years and most things I know about music, I learned from him. Favorite musical artist/group? I enjoy music by Vampire Weekend. Favorite song? My favorite song would have to be “I Don’t Care Much” by Hailey Tuck. Favorite classroom subject? English What to you do in your free time? When I’m not at band or school, I enjoy reading, biking and learning about the history of fashion. And

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ceremony to remember those who have passed and recognize the first Weather dependent, 75 to 100 responders who were involved Sept. 11, antique, restored and custom vehicles 2001, as well as the military who were will be cruising in Friday evening for involved in the aftermath,” Floss said. the annual RidgeFest Cruise-In SuperAnd no RidgeFest would be comcharged by EuroHaus, giving parplete without the spectacular fireticipants an opportunity to look over, works display Saturday at nightfall. under and all around the hoods of “Anticipation for RidgeFest these beauties and meet their owners. is reaching an all-time high after Live bands will entertain the a 28-month hiatus (Thank you, crowds on Friday and Saturday eveCOVID),” Floss said. “Sponsorships ning, and on Saturday over 30 local sold out in less than two hours. We businesses and nonprofits will be offer- expect a great turnout for this annual ing free games and activities. The Oak Ridge tradition.” Summit Church at Oak Ridge will also RidgeFest takes place at Oak Ridge offer KidSummit, always a big hit with Town Park, 6231 Lisa Drive in Oak Ridge, younger (and even older) children. and is made possible by a partnership Since RidgeFest’s last day will fall between the Merchants of Oak Ridge on Sept. 11, a 9/11 anniversary cerand the Town of Oak Ridge; net event emony is planned that evening. proceeds will be directed to local chari“It will be a very simple, respectful ties. See ad on p. 11 for more details.

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her delicious pies and cakes. Saccharin tablets (a sugar substitute) were always on our table during the war years. Mama used the little white pills that “fizzed” when dropped into a hot cup of liquid, but I thought it tasted nasty. With plenty of Jersey cow milk available, my young siblings and I drank “white” coffee, mostly milk with a small amount of the brown, freshly perked brew – and several spoonsful of sugar. We often floated a crusty biscuit in the concoction and enjoyed a complete breakfast in a cup (though ham, eggs, hash browns, gravy, etc., were always available!). We have seen shortages of many items in stores during this lasting pandemic, but if you struggle to do without your creature comforts, be glad you were not yet born in the ‘40s. We had our own home-churned butter, but some folks had to make do with government-issued bags of plain lard with a small round circle of food coloring in the middle. When

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REVOLUTION ACADEMY ...continued from p. 1 will be out of quarantine.” The temporary closing of Revolution Academy on N.C. 150 marks the biggest back-to-school disruption reported in Guilford County. As of last Thursday, Aug. 26, 242 students, including 99 student athletes, attending Guilford County Schools (GCS) were quarantining, according to Superintendent Sharon Contreras. Five of the GCS cases were linked to students attending school, Contreras told reporters in a briefing last week. By contrast, many of the positive cases among Revolution Academy staff and students may have originated in the school, although the exact cause isn’t known, according to Sauer. As of last Friday, Aug. 27, 14 of 43 staff members and 13 of 640 students at Revolution Academy had tested positive for the virus, Sauer said. Some students were still waiting for test results, raising the possibility of more positive cases, she said. “We had staff development and it spread among the staff,” Sauer said in an interview last week. In an email to parents explaining the temporary closing of the school, the principal said two ill staff members had not tested positive for COVID, but “other staff members have tested

positive or are quarantining due to exposure … and there exists the possibility of an outbreak in the building.” Parents, students and staff attending an open house at the school Tuesday, Aug. 17, may have been exposed, according to Sauer. The school also hosted parent orientation meetings. Others may have been exposed on the first day of school, she said. “You can’t exactly trace it,” Sauer said. “It’s impossible to know because (COVID-19) is so widespread in the community.” Fewer than half of the people who attended the open house wore masks, according to the principal. “There were a lot of people at open house not wearing masks,” she acknowledged. “It was supposed to be in-and-out, come-and-go teacher meetings. I think that changed people’s behavior somewhat.” Following GCS’ guidance for the start of the academic year, Revolution Academy is requiring people to wear masks in the school building, Sauer said. However, masking wasn’t universal on the first day of school, partly because some staff members and children had sought exemptions from wearing masks due to medical, behavioral and other issues. “We are following the Guilford County mask mandate, which allows exceptions,” said Sauer, estimating that fewer than 100 staff members and students had filed

applications seeking exceptions. Revolution Academy isn’t requiring documentation to justify the exemption, she said. A report of the school’s closing posted on the Northwest Observer’s Facebook page last week drew a range of reactions, with parents debating the effectiveness of the school’s precautions. Others differed over the efficacy of masking. “There is legitimate debate about whether masks work,” said Sauer, explaining that she wears a mask until she becomes dizzy.

“Our school’s philosophy is that we are not the parents,” she said. “What we’re trying to do as a school is understand that for some people there are really downsides to masks that outweigh any positive. We are following all of the mandates. But we are trying to do it in a way that respects people’s medical and behavioral issues.” In a letter to parents last week, Sauer identified more than a dozen precautions put in place for the reopening of Revolution Academy. Air-cleaning ionizers are being installed in the school’s heating, ventilation

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and air conditioning system, and “the building will be aggressively cleaned daily,” she said. The number of visitors, volunteers and parents eating lunch with their children will be limited, according to the letter. All people entering the building will have their temperature checked. “Assemblies will be held outside, where the virus is less likely to spread,” Sauer said. “Student desks will be distanced when possible.” Elsewhere, a spot check of several northwest and northern area schools found a relatively small number of students under quarantine, due to exposure outside of school. As of last week, the numbers ranged from fewer than five to about a dozen, according to principals. While Summerfield Charter Academy is requiring masks and limiting visitors, it’s allowing parents to walk their children into the building in the morning, Principal Rudy Swofford said. If COVID-19 cases continue rising, more restrictive measures are possible, he said.

“It’s frustrating,” Swofford said. “The biggest part of the frustration is we didn’t think we’d be frustrated this way. When we were making decisions about school operating in July and early August, we weren’t going to be operating under these types of restrictions.” At Northern Guilford Elementary School, students are walking outdoors

BI-RITE ...continued from p. 1 and the huge fresh produce section. In his typical fashion, owner David Wrenn raced around the store greeting customers, helping locate items and tracking down prices. “This is our soft opening,” Wrenn said as he passed by. “We’ll be doing a grand opening in October. Still, there’s so much excitement here today and I’m very

to change classes in rooms with exterior doors. Principal Robert Richmond added the precaution this school year, on top of steps that carried over from last year. Those include spreading children across the school’s property for recess and requiring walks outside of the building to give children and teachers a break from masks, Richmond noted. The reopening of school “feels very normal,” at Northern Guilford Middle School, said Principal Karen Ellis.

“Everyone is thankful to be in the classroom,” she said. “Students are wearing their masks and walking in a straight line down the halls. No one seems to be bothered by any of these events.” At Oak Ridge Elementary School, students are allowed to go through the lunch line, but, like last year, are required to eat in their classrooms. If conditions allow, students are going to rotate back to eating in the cafeteria, Principal Penny Loschin said. “Masking has not been an issue,” she said. “For our kids, it’s just part of their attire. They know that in order for us to be in the building and to be safe we have to wear our masks.” At Northwest Guilford High School, staff occasionally “has to remind students to put their masks over their noses,” Principal Ashley Young said. “The kids have been wonderful,” she added. “They just want to be in school. Whatever your thoughts are, this is going to be the safest way for our students and our staff. They are getting it done.’’ grateful for the community’s support.” Gene Shelton and his wife, Gwynn, were exiting the new store with their groceries when Wrenn stopped to greet them. The Sheltons have been shopping at Bi-Rite for 46 years and were eager to see the new offerings. “It’s great,” Gene Shelton said. “I never realized it was gonna be like this but, man, it’s a supermarket sure enough.” The Northwest Observer

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 “Mr. Anonymous” for the generous donation he made to the Oak Ridge Lions Club in honor of Carolyn Brown.  Stephanie Doby at Novant Health – Northwest Family Medicine in Stokesdale for always going above and beyond for her patients to ensure they are happy and healthy.

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 Frank Giaimo, his wife Grace, and the rest of the staff of Luigi’s in Summerfield for getting me out of a jam when I had car trouble. They are an asset to our community!  Rio Grande for their very generous contribution of $5,000 towards the future Oak Ridge Veterans site. Owner Pepe Silva is always so supportive of our Oak Ridge community.

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 Oak Ridge mayor/council for their leadership and vision – i.e., steps toward a municipal water system, increased water access for ORFD, a wonderful park and another in the works, a veterans’ honor site and efforts to enhance our town’s village feel.

 Owner of the home on N.C. 68 in Stokesdale, with the 13 U.S. flags displayed in memory of the fallen Marines, Army soldiers, and Navy Corpsman who lost their lives in Kabul last week. Immense gratitude for your heartwarming gesture.  Patti Stokes, not only for the best newspaper, but for being the caring, generous person that she is.

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Correction: After our Aug. 19-Sept. 1 issue was published, a reader questioned a statistic cited in a Gripe about COVID. The Gripe stated: “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.” According to the Centers for Disease Control, there have been 39,279,057 COVID cases reported in the United States as of Aug. 31, and 638,689 deaths attributed to COVID. Using those statistics, the survival rate is 98.3%.

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 Oak Ridge ABC store’s continuous inventory problems. Most of us shop locally because it’s not only convenient but our town benefits financially. I’ve not found the same issues at the Battleground location (Guilford ABC) or the Madison location (Rockingham ABC).  The parents at Revolution Academy who lied on mask exemption forms and school leaders who allowed it. We are not all anti-maskers at the school. #lovefirst  Guilford County Schools for deciding our daughter should be a pack mule at Northwest Middle School (denied a locker), then told students will share a locker at PE with a complete stranger. Where is the logic?  Anyone who complains about “constant political debate.” Yeah, let’s stick with important things like the cost of donuts.  People who don’t want to wear a mask. If it is your child or parent hospitalized and fighting for their life, maybe then you would wear one. Also, get the shot. It is hard to see people suffer.  The majority of parents and

teachers at Revolution Academy who were not wearing masks at Open House on Aug. 17 (despite the mask mandate), resulting in the school shutting down after outbreak among staff after first day of school.  Councilman Foy pushing Stokesdale parks and recreation pet projects. Please justify building another basketball court next to the school gym? With $200k, how about an amphitheater, community garden or improving the dusty, mosquito-ridden gravel pit they call a baseball “field”? Editor’s note: Regarding the baseball “field,” just wanted to note the Town of Stokesdale does not own/operate any baseball fields in Stokesdale. The baseball field I believe you’re referring to, off Capri Drive, is owned by Stokesdale Parks and Recreation, a nonprofit that operates independently of the town.  My neighbors who keep their dog outside and let it bark all hours of the night.  Employees of businesses in Guilford County including grocery stores, home

improvement stores and other retailers not wearing masks. What is it going to take for people to do what is needed?  The new traffic pattern at Stokesdale Elementary. The traffic was backed up last week past the red light at U.S. 158 and N.C. 68. Really holds commuters up.  Cyclists who do not obey NCDMV motor laws, run red lights and potentially cause major accidents/deaths. And guess who gets the blame?  Sheriff Danny Rogers for his disastrous processing delays of CCW permits. As crime spirals out of control in your county you force taxpayers to choose between being defenseless victims or risk becoming felons themselves.  Revolution Academy for allowing students and teachers to sign a mask exemption form that doesn’t require a doctor’s note. Not surprised by being out of school after only one day. The majority of people were unmasked at open house.  People who put out their garbage

cans on Saturday for a Monday pick-up. It’s not only an eyesore for the weekend, it’s a hassle to avoid them sitting on the street.  Stokesdale Elementary for closing

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an entrance to the school and creating traffic to be extremely backed up at U.S. 158 and N.C. 68 and also at Athens and Angel Pardue roads. People need to get to work!

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 All freedom-loving Americans who are standing up to excessive government overreach on COVID and everything else!  The Convention of States’ volunteers hosting the virtual prayer group. It’s very comforting to know there are still true patriots out there who believe we can make a bigger difference with faith leading our way. In God We (still) Trust! Amen!  The North Carolina house legislature for passing a bill to ban the

Carolina Squat. Good riddance!  The FBI for aggressively investigating, pursuing, and arresting the violent thugs who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 on behalf of a sore loser megalomaniac. Lock ’em up!

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 Joe Biden and his entire administration for the way he’s handled Afghanistan and just about everything else he’s done. He is not competent to lead our country. Impeach him before it’s too late!!

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has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest/northern Guilford County ... ASSAULT Aug. 13 | A resident of the 4900 block of Golden Acres Road in Oak Ridge (off Alcorn Road) reported a known suspect wrapped his hands around her throat while they were arguing. Aug. 18 | A 47-year-old female was arrested in the 2200 block of Beeson Road in Oak Ridge for simple assault, assault on a police officer, resisting/ obstructing a police officer and interfering with emergency communications after slapping another resident’s face and head, then later pushing the officer and resisting when he arrested her.

DEAD BODY INVESTIGATION Aug. 18 | Endura Products on U.S. 158 in Stokesdale reported an employee had an

unknown medical emergency while working between 1:30 and 2:45 p.m.; the employee was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to a medical examiner.

FRAUD Aug. 10 | The owner of Happy Tail Puppies on Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge reported a known suspect fraudulently transferred $35,030 from the business’s payroll account between Aug. 5-6. Aug. 13 | A 33-year-old female was arrested at CVS Pharmacy in Summerfield for attempting to obtain a controlled substance by forgery. Aug. 18 | A resident of the 7400 block of Somersby Drive in Summerfield (off N.C. 150 W) reported an unknown suspect used her personal information to

open a line of credit and make fraudulent purchases between June 30 and Aug. 15. Aug. 23 | A corporate investigator for Truist Bank reported a known suspect uttered a stolen and altered check, originally written and mailed by another client, at the Truist Bank branch in Oak Ridge on June 15; the amount fraudulently obtained was $5,968.96. Aug. 23 | A resident of the 7100 block of Strawberry Road in Summerfield reported he wired $4,771 to buy a vehicle online Aug. 2, but he has not received the vehicle or a refund.

LOST PROPERTY Aug. 19 | A Stokesdale resident reported he lost a black North American .22 firearm worth $250 at Northwest Baptist Church on Edgefield Road in northwest Greensboro between 7 and 11:30 p.m.

THEFT Aug. 11 | An employee of Dollar General on Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale reported at 7:15 p.m. unknown suspects stole a cart full of cleaning supplies, toilet paper and food, worth $295 altogether.

Aug. 12 | A resident of the 8500 block of Crested Oak Court in Oak Ridge (near Haw River Road) reported a known suspect stole several items between April 4 and Aug. 12, including her red 2008 Lexus SUV worth $10,000, a Chinese coin collection worth $8,000 and $25,000 worth of jewelry. Aug. 17 | An employee of Dougherty Equipment in Greensboro reported an unknown suspect stole a tan John Deere backhoe loader seat worth $1,700 from a construction site in the 5300 block of Northwest School Road in northwest Greensboro between Aug. 13 and Aug. 17. Aug. 26 | An employee of CVS Pharmacy in Oak Ridge reported another employee stole 25 Hydrocodone and Alprazolam pills from her employer over several occasions, with the latest theft occurring Aug. 24.

VANDALISM Aug. 13 | A northwest Greensboro resident reported between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. an unknown suspect spray-painted her vehicle while it was parked in the 1600 block of N.C. 68 N in Oak Ridge, causing $1,000 worth of damage.

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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. 13 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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YARD SALES MOVING SALE. Fri. & Sat., Sept. 3 & 4, 8am. 816 Stanley Rd., Stokesdale. Furniture, kitchen wares, household items, tools, trailers, car dolly, pleasure boat, and lots more. Everything must go! HUGE YARD SALE. Saturday, Sept. 4, 7am-1pm. 115 Lake Dr., Summerfield. Home goods, tools, appliances, bedding, rugs, car accessories, NASCAR, Texaco, Budweiser, and Miller collectibles, clothes, etc. Everything must go! GARAGE SALE. Saturday, Sept. 4, 8am. 7205 Haw Ridge Road, Summerfield. YARD SALE. Sat., Sept. 4, 8am-1pm. 7511 Keating Drive, Oak Ridge. Misc. household items, kids/adult clothes. YARD SALE. Sat., Sept. 4, 7am-noon. 6502 Peppermill Dr., Oak Ridge. Books, kids toys/clothes, kitchen goods, small furniture & more. BELEWS LANDING community yard sale. Saturday, Sept. 18, 7am-noon. Crows Nest Drive, off of Ellisboro Rd., Stokesdale.

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INTEGRITY TREE SERVICE, LLC. Tree removal, risk assessment, tree pruning, dead wood removal. Competitive pricing. Fully insured. Owner-operated. Call for free estimate, (336) 210-8310. EXTERIOR GREENSCAPES. Lawn maintenance service. Call for a free estimate (336) 682-1456. 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.

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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. 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.

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MASONRY 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. 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.

(336) 362-5860 www.colfaxlawncare.com CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 643-9332. www.carolinastumpandtreeservices.com. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490.

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

MISC. HOME SERVICES/PRODUCTS ON EAGLE'S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519. 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.

PAINTING & DRYWALL LAWSON'S PAINTING. Custom decks, pressure washing, boat docks, block ﬁll, wood repair, stain work, textured ceilings, sheetrock repair. Call (336) 253-9089. CARLOS & SON PAINTING. Interior and exterior. 24 hours/7 days a week. Free estimates, licensed/insured. (336) 669-5210.

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

(336) 931-0600

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CONCRETE COATINGS Flake Epoxy Systems Garage Floor and Concrete Resurfacing Decorative Concrete Overlays Eric Sauls, Owner ● (336) 970-3543 Call for your free estimate

PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 40 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. Average BDRM walls $100. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186.

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PLUMBING RICK PEGRAM BACKFLOW TESTING & REPAIR. Install, repair, and test large and small backﬂow assemblies. NC Plumbing Lic. P12534. Tester # RWCT1408. (336) 601-9012. BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR. No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic./ Ins. Cleanliness in your home is our #1 priority. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924. 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.

PRESSURE WASHING HOUSE and ROOF SOFT WASHING. Martin's Pressure Washing. (919) 931-0856. 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.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

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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.

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.

YOGA CLASSES in Summerﬁeld. Kids & adults. Beginner friendly. Please see YOGALANE.COM for info. (336) 298-1119.

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FREE upright Kendall piano and perfect cond. sleeper sofa, pastel ﬂame stitch. Must pick up. (336) 908-5100.

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.

DUSTIN CLINARD ROOFING. Shingles, metal, and leak repairs. Call (336) 268-1908.

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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. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION. Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, dock work, siding, windows, rooﬁng, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 41 yrs. exp. (336) 362-6343.

CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC. 40 + years experience. (336) 643-8191. PREMIER ROOFING. Commercial/residential. Providing service for all of your roofing needs. Locally owned. Please call (336) 430-9507 for free assessments. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION. Lifetime shingle and metal roofing. We fi nance. Free Estimates. Since 1979. Please call (336) 362-6343. 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.

 MISC. SERVICES IDOL INSURANCE. Serving Rockingham and northern Guilford County for over 100 years. Homeowner, automobile, and commercial. 116 East Murphy St., Madison, NC. (336) 548-6818.

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FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, generators, power washers, go-carts, mini-bikes, 4-wheelers, ATVs, golf carts, and yard equipment. (336) 689-4167.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY/SUMMERFIELD address. Wooded, creeks, secluded and private. 25+/- acres can be subdivided. No HOA! Call (336) 430-9507. Anytime!

HOMES FOR SALE

$$$ – WILL PAY CASH for your junk / wrecked vehicle. For quote, call (336) 552-0328.

 PETS & ANIMAL SVCS. HOUSE, PET and FARM SITTER available. The price depends on the duties requested. I was a horse breeder for 20 years and have experience with most animal types. Call and leave a detailed message including the dates and number of animals. (336) 290-7220.

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Kimberly Thacker Accounting............ 22 Samuel K. Anders, CPA, MSA, PC..... 29

Elvis Mendoza In-Home Massage...... 22 YMCA of Greensboro ........................ 18

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Beamer Tire & Auto .......................... 29 EuroHaus .................................... 18, 35 Piedmont Truck Tires ........................... 5 Prestige Car Wash ............................. 20 Quartermaster Auto Detail .................12 Tamco Auto Sales ............................... 8 Tire Max .............................................. 7

BANK / LENDING NFM Lending ...................................... 4

BUILDING / REMODELING Bath Planet ....................................... 38 Old School Home Repair ................... 22 TM Construction Services .................. 37

CHILDREN’S SERVICES Guardian Ad Litem ............................ 26

CHURCH Central Baptist Church....................... 25

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Cub Scout Pack 130 .......................... 27 Friends of Stokesdale ......................... 10

DENTAL SERVICES Summerfield Family Dentistry .............. 3

EVENTS “Jumping Into Fall” Festival ................. 4 NW Guilford Kiwanis Golf Tourney ...... 9 OR Easter Horse Show Thank You .....14 RidgeFest ...........................................11 SFD Stop, Drop & Roll 5K ...................19 Summerfield Movie in the Park .......... 23 Summerfield SummerCycle Event ........ 8 Trinity Covenant Preschool ................ 35

EVENT VENUES Autumn Creek Vineyards ................... 32 The Gardens at Gray Gables ..............15

GROCERIES / SUPPLIES Southern Foods ................................... 2 Well-Spring Solutions ..........................16

HAIR CARE Great Clips ........................................ 20

BEK Paint Company .......................... 37 CharCo Concrete Coatings ................ 37 Colfax Lawn Care .............................. 37 Eanes Heating & Air .......................... 34 New Garden Landscaping & Nursery .. 6 Stokesdale Heating & Air................... 29 Stokesdale Storage ............................ 38 Wilson Seamless Gutters ................... 36

LEGAL SERVICES Barbour & Williams Law ...................... 6 Scott Tippett – Hagan Barrett Law .... 32

MEDICAL CARE Novant – Forsyth Pediatrics ............... 21 LeBauer HealthCare.......................... 33 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy .............. 20 Wake Forest Baptist Health ................31 Wake Forest – Summerfield ................12

MUSIC LESSONS & INSTRUMENTS Moore Music Company ..................... 28

ORTHODONTIC CARE Olmsted Orthodontics ....................... 21 Reynolds Orthodontics ...................... 27

PET SERVICES & PRODUCTS Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ................17 Northwest Animal Hospital .................15

REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty .......................... 38 DeDe Cunningham, Keller Williams ... 38 Nicole Gillespie, RE/MAX .................... 3 Ramilya Siegel, Keller Williams .......... 23 The Fitzsimmons Group, Allen Tate ... 30

RESTAURANTS Bistro 150 .......................................... 21 Ridge Shrimp & Oyster ...................... 21 Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina .......... 20

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Canada Geese TRUE or FALSE From the Kids’ Korner on page 17

TRUE. A single goose produces more than two pounds of fecal matter each day.

FALSE. Only the female incubates the eggs. The male stands watch and protects the nest. FALSE. Baby geese learn to swim less than 24 hours after they are born. And, by day two, they can dive up to 35 feet under water. TRUE. Canada geese find a mate during their second year of life and stay with that mate until one of them dies.

TRUE. In most bird species, the male and female look different. But, the male and female Canada geese are identical so it is very difficult to tell them apart.

TRUE. Canada geese are pretty fast! During migration, Canada geese can fly an average speed of about 40 mph, but they can accelerate up to 60 mph.

FALSE. Canada geese are the largest geese in the world andcan weigh up to 14 pounds. TRUE. Due to unregulated hunting, the Canada goose almost became extinct in the United States. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 established regular hunting seasons to protect the geese, but by 1962 the drainage of wetlands almost wiped them out. Ironically, now we have an overpopulation of the Canada goose.

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NWO Kids’ Korner .......................................17

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