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IN THIS ISSUE News in brief................................. 2 Sullivan says so long .......................5 Dena Barnes reflects on 22 years..6 Pets & Critters ............................... 7 Pet therapy team ......................... 8 Pet Adoptions............................. 10 Crime/Incident Report .............. 11 Summerfield tree lighting ......... 12

We’re doing the hard, difficult work that’s hasn’t been done in a long time.” Pat Tillman, Guilford Cty. School Board representative, District 3

New construction, demolition in plans for NW Guilford schools According to proposal, improvements would ease overcrowding, improve safety and technology in schools by CHRIS BURRITT NW GUILFORD – A $2 billion plan by Guilford County Schools proposes a mix of new construction, renovations

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Summerﬁeld, Oak Ridge, Stokesdale seek state water funds $3.4 million remaining from the study of a regional water system would be split among the three towns “to pursue their own solutions to water,” Oak Ridge’s mayor said by CHRIS BURRITT NW GUILFORD – Leaders in Oak Ridge, Summerfield and Stokesdale want to divide among themselves $3.4 million in state appropriations left over from the feasibility study of a regional water system for northwest Guilford County. Oak Ridge Town Council plans to consider a resolution

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Dancers with Bella Ballerina entertained tree lighting attendees.

Calendar Events ........................ 13 Student Profiles ..........................20 S’field Fire District awards .........22

We give thanks: Part II Readers are grateful for their many blessings

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Summerﬁeld Fire Chief Chris Johnson at Dec. 2 awards ceremony.

Bits & Pieces ............................... 23 Grins and Gripes .......................24 Classifieds .................................. 27 Index of Advertisers .................. 31 NWO on the Go! ........................ 32

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In this issue we continue with the reader survey responses we received when we asked the question: “What are you most thankful for this year?”

“I’m so thankful for another year with both my parents. So many people I know have lost one or both parents in the last few years. It makes me even more grateful that mine are

still with me. Having their love, support and companionship means the world to me. The older I get, my time with them becomes more precious.” Robin Priddy, Stokesdale “I’m thankful for my warm house and bed on cold, rainy days.” Lizzie Daniels (age 7), Summerfield “When I think about what I am thankful for, so many things come to mind, but I am most grateful for my salvation through Jesus Christ. “The Bible tells us in John 16 that we can expect to have tribulation,

but God will always be with us. I can truthfully say He has put peace and joy in my heart through those times. “I am so thankful for the wonderful family, friends, church and pastors that have been there for me too – all are gifts from my heavenly Father.” Nancy Creider, Kernersville “I’m thankful for my Mommy, Daddy, Sissy and my family.” Carter Stone (age 4), Stokesdale “In my heart, I am grateful for so many blessings! Today, I would like to

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by CHRIS BURRITT SUMMERFIELD – BJ Barnes will be sworn in as Summerfield’s new mayor, along with four members of Town Council on Dec. 10. Incumbents John O’Day and Reece Walker were reelected in the Nov. 5 election. They’re joined on the council by newcomer Lynne Williams Devaney and Tim Sessoms, a former Summerfield mayor.

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Barnes succeeds Gail Dunham, who didn’t seek a second term as mayor. It was Barnes’ first run for public office in Summerfield after he had served as Guilford County sheriff for 24 years. As Barnes takes his seat on the council, his wife, Dena, will vacate the seat she’s held for the past 22 years. Dena Barnes did not seek reelection. (See related article on p. 6.) A brief reception will be held during the time between when the newly elected and reelected council members are sworn into office and Mayor Gail Dunham passes the gavel (or perhaps multiple gavels, in her case) to Mayor BJ Barnes.

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The new council will consider adopting a resolution seeking an equal share of $3.4 million in state appropriations left over from the study of a proposed regional water system for northwest Guilford County. The resolution asks the state legislature to pass a bill dividing the money equally among Summerfield, Oak Ridge and Stokesdale. In other business, the council will hear reports from Summerfield Fire Department and the Guilford County

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Newly elected Mayor BJ Barnes, council members Tim Sessoms, Lynne Williams DeVaney, and reelected council members John O’Day and Reece Walker will be sworn into ofﬁce Dec. 10.

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Sheriff’s Office. Representatives of the town’s Finance, Historical, and Trails and Open Space committees are scheduled to discuss their groups’ recent activities. There will be a period for citizens to speak during the meeting.

want to go? The Town Council will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Summerfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Road.

Preview: Dec. 5 Oak Ridge Town Council meeting by CHRIS BURRITT

OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge Town Council plans to elect a new mayor and mayor pro tem and recognize outgoing Mayor Spencer Sullivan at its monthly meeting this Thursday, Dec. 5. The leadership changes on the council follow the Nov. 5 election in which incumbents Doug Nodine and George McClellan were reelected to four-year terms and newcomer Martha Pittman was elected to her first term on the council; they join Mayor Pro Tem Jim Kinneman and council member Ann Schneider who have two years remaining on their four-year terms. Sullivan didn’t seek another term. The five members will select from among themselves the new mayor and mayor pro tem. Before the votes, Superior Court Judge Stuart Albright will administer the oath of office to the reelect-

Bruce would prepare a request for proposals from contractors seeking to operate the system and provide billing and other services for the town.

ed and newly elected council members, according to the meeting agenda. In other business, the council will consider adopting a resolution asking the state legislature to pass a bill giving Oak Ridge, Summerfield and Stokesdale an equal share of $3.4 million in state appropriations left over from the study of a regional water system for northwest Guilford County. (See related article on FC.) In his report, Town Manager Bill Bruce plans to update the council on negotiations between the Town and Oak Ridge Youth Association (ORYA) over next year’s agreement regulating the association’s use of Town Park facilities. It’s possible the council will decide to extend the 2019 agreement into next year, giving council members the chance to review ORYA’s request for the town to assume certain expenses at

In other business, the council will receive updates from the Town’s finance officer, sheriff’s office, fire department and eight Town committees and community organizations.

(L-R) Incumbents Doug Nodine and George McClellan, and newcomer Martha Pittman will be sworn into ofﬁce Dec. 5.

Town Park, such as lighting of fields for ORYA games and events, Sullivan said in an interview earlier this week. Bruce will also ask the council to approve rules and a management plan for the town’s proposed municipal water system. “If approved, these documents will serve as the policy foundation of the proposed water system and will become components of our application for state approval,” the town manager wrote in a Dec. 2 memo to the council. Following the council’s approval,

As always, residents will have two opportunities to offer comments, one before the monthly financial and community updates and the other immediately following them.

want to go? Oak Ridge Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. this Thursday, Dec. 5, at Town Hall, 8135 Linville Road.

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and demolition of schools in Oak Ridge, Summerfield and Stokesdale. The proposal unveiled by county school administrators Nov. 26 is aimed at relieving overcrowding and improving security and technology in schools. All of the elementary, middle and high schools in northwest Guilford County are operating “at or over capacity,” according to a report by Cooperative Strategies, the school district’s consultant. The changes in northwest Guilford County, estimated to cost $136.4 million, would alter decades-old patterns of school attendance for many students. On average, schools countywide are more than 50 years old. At a cost of $50.1 million, Northwest Middle School would be demolished and replaced by a new middle school in a different location, according to the proposal. Construction of a new high school would cost $71 million and would accommodate 1,200 students – 800 traditional students and 400 students attending a magnet program for the study of aviation technology. Another 300 seats could be added later. The most immediate repairs and security and technology improvements at Pearce, Oak Ridge and Colfax Elementary, Northwest Middle and Northwest High would cost nearly $15 million, according to the proposal. Construction of a 700-seat elementary school is recommended for northern Guilford County, at an estimated cost of $27.1 million. In addition, priority repairs and improvements would total $4.1 million at Summerfield, Northern and McNair Elementary and Northern High and Northern Middle, the proposal said. Redistricting would ease crowding at Northwest Guilford schools, the proposal said. Some students who attend Stokesdale Elementary School would attend a new elementary school feeding into Northern Middle and High

schools. In Colfax, some elementary school students would be redistricted to Southwest Guilford schools. Temporary trailers with more than 500 classrooms countywide would disappear, according to school board member Pat Tillman, representing District 3 schools that include Oak Ridge, Pearce and Stokesdale Elementary, Northwest Middle and Northwest High. “We’re doing the hard, difficult work that’s hasn’t been done in a long time,” Tillman said in an interview earlier this week. “The plan is certainly not flawless. That’s why we’re seeking input from parents, students and people in the community. The best ideas will win the day.” Instead of demolishing Northwest Middle School, the Northwest High School Parent, Teacher, Student Organization (PTSO) would like for district officials to consider preserving the facilities for use by students at adjacent Northwest High School. “There are lots of concerns from

high school parents,” Ashley Royal, advocacy chair for the school’s PTSO, said in an interview earlier this week. On the other hand, parents are encouraged by the prospect that redistricting will relieve congestion at the high school, she said. Over the next few weeks, Sharon Contreras, the district’s superintendent, and her staff plan to set priorities for the proposed work and recommend a schedule for funding of two or three phases of construction over the next 10 to 15 years. They’ve scheduled a meeting for Dec. 19 with a joint facilities committee consisting of county commissioners and school board members. The sale of bonds would finance the work, requiring approval by county voters in a referendum as soon as the election in Nov. 3, 2020, according to Tillman.

to learn more: Read the facilities master plan on Guilford County Schools’ website at www.gcsnc.com/guilford.

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Departing mayor says Oak Ridge better prepared for future Spencer Sullivan cites the construction of sidewalks, planned expansion of Town Park and proposed road improvements as accomplishments

in an interview at Town Hall earlier this week. He will preside over the opening of the council’s meeting this Thursday, Dec. 5, among his final duties as mayor. Under Sullivan’s leadership, Oak Ridge has built sidewalks connecting neighborhoods to Town Park, which is poised for expansion after the mayor was instrumental in working with property owner Frank Whitaker Jr. to sell 58 acres to the Town.

by CHRIS BURRITT OAK RIDGE – Looking back, Spencer Sullivan said he was tempted to characterize his years on the town council – the last four of which have been as mayor – as a “boring” time for Oak Ridge. After all, concrete, asphalt and water are a pretty mundane mix. Yet they’re ingredients in a range of achievements Sullivan said are preparing the Town for the demands that population growth will put on traffic, recreation and efforts to preserve its historic, rural character. “Everything that we have accomplished over the past four years has been

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“This has been a true labor of love,’’ Mayor Spencer Sullivan said as he prepares to end his eight years on Town Council, including the past four as mayor. planning for the future of the Town five, 10 and 15 years from now,” Sullivan said

As Oak Ridge celebrated its 20th year of incorporation in 2018, the Town Council and town staff have worked on budgeting for major expenditures and planning for recreation, growth and development, roads and other infrastructure, and preservation. Some initiatives have proved contentious. Over the past year, the mayor has championed proposals to construct highway roundabouts in the town core and establish a municipal water system,

drawing criticism from opponents wary of spending tax dollars on what they consider unnecessary projects. “You can’t please everyone – that has been the hardest part for me,” Sullivan said. “In the end, you do the best you can in determining what’s going to be in the longterm best interest of the most citizens.” Sullivan will depart with major work yet undone. The North Carolina Department of Transportation is planning improvements on N.C. 68 and 150 in Oak Ridge’s commercial district, but the process is a slow one. The proposed municipal water system initially serving new subdivisions with 30 or more lots is “still a work in progress” and is under evaluation by town staff and council members, Sullivan said. Like many others elected to Oak Ridge’s council, Sullivan started as a volunteer, serving on the Town’s now-

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Town’s longest-serving council member prepares to vacate seat Dena Barnes was ﬁrst elected to Summerﬁeld Town Council in November 1997; her last day as a council member will be Tuesday, Dec. 10 by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – It’s been 22 years since Dena Barnes was sworn into office on the Town of Summerfield’s first elected town council. Her political

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service began, she said, not long after she and her husband, BJ Barnes, went before the Town’s interim town council for a special use permit to build a mother-in-law cottage on their Pleasant Ridge Road property. “It was an interesting procedure and I thought, ‘You know, I could do this,’” Barnes said it an interview earlier this week. “It was near the time when people were signing up to run for council, so I just signed up.” Recalling Bill Peterson, who served

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At that time BJ was serving his first term as Dena Barnes county sheriff and Barnes said her husband started talking to Summerfield citizens and telling them his wife would make a good councilperson. Barnes was not only elected, but got the most votes of any candidate. “Maybe that was because BJ was sheriff, but also at that time I was younger and working and maybe that helped,” she said of being the highest vote-getter. After the election, Barnes said Peterson called and said despite her getting the most votes, “You can’t really be mayor pro tem – you just started.” “No problem,” she said she responded. “I just want to be involved and make a difference in my town… And that’s basically what I’ve done over the years.”

Challenges the Town’s earlier councils faced were much the same as those today, Barnes said: planning for the future. “The Town has grown in size and population (from about 2,500 to about 11,000),” she said. “New people come in with different ideas. Some want things like parks and amenities and others just want the Town to be like it was. And now, we have two major highways that come through town, I-73 and U.S. 220.” Summerfield’s growth over the years has not only been due to development, but also to both voluntary and involuntary annexation. Property belonging to former Council member Jane Doggett and her husband, Clark, was among the tracts involuntarily annexed years ago “to fill up the holes (and connect voluntarily annexed properties),” Barnes noted. “Jane Doggett got in, pushed up her sleeves and went to work,” Barnes said. “And later she said, ‘I want trails and open spaces.’” Doggett now serves as the Town’s Trails and Open Space Committee chairperson.

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dle, Daisy, was about 2 years old and the two of them were dabbling in agility classes. Although Daisy was good at the sport, Johnson didn’t feel agility was what the pair was meant to do. With the idea of pet therapy piquing her interest, Johnson did some research and discovered Pet Partners, a national pet therapy organization made up of a group of handlers and their animals dedicated to “promoting positive human-animal interaction to improve the physical, emotional and psychological lives of those” they serve. She was delighted to find the group had a local chapter, North Carolina Pet Partners (NCPP), based in Greensboro. That was over seven years ago. Since then, Johnson and Daisy have entrenched themselves in the world of pet therapy and have touched the lives of people in local hospitals, nursing facilities, schools and colleges. Because of her medical background, Johnson is often found at Wesley Long. “We spend a lot of time there with

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day when she and Daisy were standing in the hospital hallway. A very upset family member came out of a patient’s room and saw Daisy. “She asked if she could pet my dog and knelt down, hugged Daisy and cried. When she finished, she stood and thanked me,” Johnson said. “No other words were needed.”

While Daisy enjoyed all the attention of being loved on, Johnson was able to field the various questions the children asked.

Although hospital visits make up the bulk of the team’s itinerary, the two have also worked on school campuses, including UNC-Greensboro and Guilford College.

An added bonus with working in pet therapy is the heightened bond that Johnson has forged with Daisy.

When tensions tend to be high at the schools – especially during exam time – Johnson and Daisy pay a visit to give students the opportunity to just love on Daisy for a while. During the first week of classes at UNC-Greensboro, the pair can be found on campus to welcome freshmen in hopes of helping them be a bit less homesick.

“We’ve really developed a much closer relationship because of this,” Johnson said. “She’s always looking at me asking ‘what do I do next?’ In addition, I’ve gotten really good at reading Daisy’s signals and knowing what she needs.” Becoming involved in pet therapy isn’t that difficult if dogs have the right disposition, Johnson said. Basically,

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the dogs need to be comfortable with people and other dogs and don’t mind being handled and petted. “Most importantly, the dog needs to have consistently predictable behavior,” she said. Therapy dogs are not breed specific. Although Johnson pointed out the majority of her group’s dogs are golden retrievers, she mentioned that a range of dogs, including pit bulls, can be suitable for this work. Therapy dogs need to be obedience trained. They should be able to follow basic commands such as “Sit,” “Stay,” “Heel” and “Come.” Johnson recommended the Canine Good Citizen certification as the foundation for training. This course offers specific training in dealing with situations such as Meet and Greets with people and

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CRIME / INCIDENT report

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has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest/northern Guilford County ... DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED

Dec. 1 | A 33-year-old male was arrested at 1:37 a.m. in the 4500 block of U.S. 220 N in Summerfield for driving while impaired. Dec. 1 | A 37-year-old female known offender was arrested at 4:01 a.m. in the 100 block of I-73 N in Summerfield for driving while impaired.

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Nov. 26 | Sheriff’s deputies discovered a 42-year-old male and a 48-year-old female committing narcotics violations at 1:18 a.m. in the 8900 block of Ellisboro Road in Stokesdale; they were both arrested for possession of a Schedule II controlled substance (methamphet-

amine) and also cited for possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance (up to a half ounce of marijuana). Nov. 28 | Sheriff’s deputies responded to a wreck at 6 p.m. in the 2600 block of Sandy Ridge Road in Colfax and discovered a 21-year-old male and a 22-year-old female engaged in narcotics violations. The male was arrested for possession of a Schedule I controlled substance (heroin), possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance (over one and a half ounces of marijuana), possession of drug paraphernalia, possessing a stolen firearm and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm; the female was cited for possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance

(up to a half ounce of marijuana).

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Dec. 1 | A 31-year-old male was cited in the 7500 block of Bartonshire Court in Oak Ridge (off N.C. 68 N) for making a harassing phone call. Dec. 2 | A 31-year-old female was cited in the 7500 block of Summerfield Road for making a harassing phone call.

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Nov. 30 | An unknown middle-aged black male stole 12-packs of Coors Light beer from the Circle K in Colfax on Nov. 30 at about 12:30 a.m. The suspect is also wanted for stealing beer from the same Circle K on Nov. 26. According to video footage of the suspect (see photo above right), he was a passenger in a dark gray late-2000 Honda Accord. Anyone with information on this suspect’s identity is asked to contact Master Corp. R.D. Seals at (336) 641-7910 or rseals@guilfordcountync.gov; or you can call Greensboro Guilford County

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Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000. Dec. 2 | A resident of the 6300 block of Poplar Forest Drive in Summerfield (in Henson Forest) reported an unknown suspect entered his open garage and stole a television, which he had stored there temporarily, between Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. and Dec. 2 at 7:30 a.m.; the 65-inch, white LG television is valued at $2,000.

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Town of Summerfield’s annual Christmas tree lighting Sunday, Nov. 24 | Summerfield Athletic Park, 5200 U.S. 220 The Town of Summerfield’s Christmas spirit was not to be dampened by wet weather on Nov. 23. Despite the annual Christmas tree lighting event being postponed by one day, many families came out on Sunday, Nov. 24, to help light the town’s Christmas tree and spend time with friends and community members. While there, they were entertained by the NWHS honors vocal ensemble and Bella Ballerina dancers.

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Church will host a Christmas market and stew Dec. 7, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 100 N.C. 150 W in Greensboro. DEC. 6-8, 12-14  Christmas at Maple Glade | Tour this majestic historic Enjoy a pancake breakfast (8 to 10 a.m.), bake sale and clothing giveaway; there will also be a hot dog lunch home, fully decorated for the holidays, Dec. 6-8 or Dec. 12-14, 4 to 8 p.m. weekdays or 1 to 8 p.m. on week- from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Parade/Tree Lighting | Due to the inclement weather ends, on the campus of Oak Ridge Military Academy, 2309 Oak Ridge Road. Light refreshments served; decor on Nov. 23, the Town of Oak Ridge rescheduled its parade, tree lighting and other Christmas activities for will be available for purchase. Tickets are $15 through Dec. 7. All activities will take place at the same time of Dec. 5 or $20 at the door. More info/purchase tickets: day as originally planned, beginning with the parade at visit oakridgenc.com or call Town Hall, (336) 644-7009. 3:30 p.m. See ad on p. 5 for more details.

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up its annual Angel Tree at Stokesdale Fire Department, 8401 U.S. 158, with Christmas wish lists for local children in need. Please drop by to pick up an angel or a complete wish list for a child, buy the requested gift(s) and return it (them) unwrapped to the fire department by Dec. 15. More info: Terri Johnson, (336) 643-5887 or terrij1957@yahoo.com.

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 Blood Drive | Oak Ridge United Methodist Church,

2424 Oak Ridge Road, will host a blood drive Dec. 9, 2 to 6:30 p.m. All blood types are needed. Appointments are available, but walk-ins are welcome. More info: Bob Yarbrough, (336) 643-8348, or bobyarb@gmail.com.  NW Guilford Woman’s Club | Northwest Guilford-

area women are invited to become part of “a small club that makes a big difference” and attend the NW Guilford Woman’s Club’s next meeting Dec. 9, starting at 7 p.m. at Oak Ridge Room (next to Bistro 150), 2205 Oak Ridge Road. More info: Terri Johnson, (336) 671-8613, or terri.johnson@allentate.com.

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its next council meeting Dec. 10, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Summerfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Road. More info and an agenda at summerfieldgov.com.

THURSDAY, DEC. 12  Merchants Association | Merchants of Oak Ridge invites local business professionals to attend a networking and business meeting Dec. 12, 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. Learn more at merchantsofoakridge.com.

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“I’m very thankful for my husband. He has given me so many opportunities over the years and has taught me so much. Giving me the opportunity to finish my degree, become a nurse and the blessing and opportunity to homeschool our children. “These are blessings and gifts from God that truly show what an amazing Christian husband he is. I’m humbly grateful that God has bestowed these blessings on me and has given me my husband.” Amy Smith, Stokesdale “I’m thankful for my family, dogs, house, food, God, Jesus, church and everything.” Savannah Stone (age 7), Stokesdale “I am most thankful for having the chance to travel to Spring Hill, Florida, to celebrate my father-in-law’s 95th birthday with extended family from New York and Florida. “At age 95, Dad still lives independently, drives himself to the library and other places, and loves ‘Facetiming’ with his great-grandchildren when his tech-savvy children are there to provide the iPhones and call his granddaughter in South Carolina. “I am also thankful for having not one, but two, jobs where my colleagues are more like family than

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“It’s hard to decide what to be thankful for because there are so many things! I’m thankful my aunt just moved to North Carolina and for my puppy, Beauty.” Zella Gram (age 10), Oak Ridge “Although my precious father-inlaw had a stroke several months ago and remains in a rehab facility, we could have lost him. I’m so very thankful he’s still with us! And my second grandbaby is on the way! “I also couldn’t be more grateful for our town staff. Adversity has served to draw us even closer together. They aren’t just my coworkers – they are my family. Who could ask for more?! Blessings abound!” Dee Hall, finance officer, Town of Summerfield “This year has brought with it so many life highlights. Our son Sam married the love of his life last No-

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at its meeting this Thursday, Dec. 5, that will “ask the state legislature to divide up the funds that are remaining for each town to pursue their own solutions to water,” Mayor Spencer Sullivan said in an interview earlier this week.

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A resolution to be considered by Summerfield’s Town Council during its meeting next Tuesday, Dec. 10, seeks a third of the unspent state funds, Town Manager Scott Whitaker said in an email. In Stokesdale, the council plans to consider a similar resolution, Mayor John Flynt said. The three towns are moving in unison after Flynt said in September that Stokesdale would like all of the money to improve and expand its municipal water system. Since then, leaders in Summerfield and Oak Ridge have pursued an equal share of the appropriation. “The idea has support in the legislature,” Sullivan said. If the three councils adopt the resolutions, the towns would formally end their participation in studying the feasibility of a regional water system. That move would acknowledge concerns raised by several council members over the past nine months. As proposed last year by consultant Timmons Group, a regional system would cost more than $50 million and require mandatory hookup by potential users. Initially, they would pay an estimated $90 a month, or roughly twice what residents of subdivisions in northwest Guilford County pay for water from community well systems. “We’re going to vote to get out of that,” Flynt said in an interview last month, referring to the regional water study. “That was never a good idea for Stokesdale.” The town would much prefer to spend the funds on its own water system, Flynt said in September. Installing booster pumps to increase water pressure to existing users or extending lines along N.C. 65 to serve residential development would be possible uses for the money, he noted. In Oak Ridge, the funds could possibly defray costs of a municipal water system currently being evaluated by town staff and the council, Sullivan said. As proposed, the system may require “seed money” from the town’s tax coffers to pay for startup costs. The town could potentially use the state funds

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to help cover those costs, if the council decides to establish the system, Sullivan said. If it were to expand the system, the town could also use the money to purchase community wells that provide water to existing subdivisions, he said. Initially, Oak Ridge’s system would operate community wells serving new subdivisions with 30 or more lots. Existing homeowners wouldn’t be affected by the municipal system because they’d continue to draw their water from private and community wells, according to the proposal. If Oak Ridge’s council decides not to pursue the system, any legislative appropriation would be returned to the state, Sullivan said. In recent years, discussions by Summerfield’s council have focused on ways to improve the supply of water for the purpose of fighting fires. Council member John O’Day said in May he wants the Town to take a fresh look at a three-year-old water study that outlined options for supplying water for fire protection in the Summerfield Fire District. The study by The Wooten Co., a Raleigh-based civil engineering firm, outlined several alternatives for tapping groundwater to supply storage tanks and fire hydrants. Once established, water lines and other infrastructure could possibly serve residential and commercial development, a prospect opposed by the five Voices for Summerfield candidates in the Nov. 5 council election. Those candidates didn’t win seats. “The majority of Council currently seems more interested in exploring improvements that would primarily improve fire protection,” Town Manager Whitaker said The Timmons report assessing the feasibility of establishing a water system for Oak Ridge, Summerfield, Stokesdale and unincorporated areas of northwestern Guilford County cost $175,000. That left unspent about $3.4 million of the $3.6 million appropriated by the North Carolina General Assembly for evaluating the possibility of creating a regional water authority, Jeff Phillips, vice chairman of Guilford County Board of Commissioners, said in September. The legislation giving the $3.6 million to Guilford County specified the funds be used for the study of a possible northwest Guilford water authority. Divvying the money among municipalities would require action by the General Assembly to authorize other uses for the money, Rep. John Faircloth (R-District 62) said in an interview in September.

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During Barnes’ earlier years on the council, the Town had only one employee, a part-time clerk. When Barnes was appointed mayor in 2001, she said she accepted many new responsibilities, including “unplugging the toilet when it was stopped up and cleaning up the horse poop (after the Founders’ Day parade).” Of being mayor, she said the main difference “was just running herd on the council and getting everyone to work together and make decisions.” Barnes has served as the Town’s mayor pro tem since 2004. When asked about the hardest decisions she’s made as a council member, she said they’ve almost always involved rezonings and development of large tracts, which often create conflict between property owners and others in the community.

“It’s hard when some citizens are against something and you have to try to come to an outcome that is acceptable to everybody,” she said. Developing a feasible plan for saving the Town-owned historic buildings at the N.C. 150 and Summerfield Road intersection has been a more

recent challenge, Barnes said. In January 2018 a consultant firm presented the council with a proposal that would have cost an estimated $3.7 million to renovate the former Gordon Hardware building. “The citizens reacted horribly (to the cost) – and we felt the same way,” she said. The building remains standing, but unused. Early on Barnes realized “you can’t please all the people all the time,” as she simultaneously tackled the challenges of working with council members who had diverse opinions and personalities. “I’ve served on councils that weren’t unified, but most of the time we worked together and at least were civil,” Barnes said. “It’s been a true joy working to make things better.” Playing a part in the community park and athletic park evolving over the years are some of Barnes’ proudest accomplishments as a council member. She’s also proud of the events the Town offers that bring people in the community together, such as Movies and Music in the Park, Founders’ Day and the annual Christmas tree lighting (she recalled earlier tree lightings held in the small parking lot across from Town Hall; back then, volunteers brought refreshments and she brought the apple cider). Barnes has served with five mayors over the last 22 years: Bill Peterson, John Wray, Mark Brown, Tim Sessoms

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do so with few regrets – but she does wish updates to the Town’s UDO (Unified Development Ordinance), which have been in the works for several years, were complete.

Of those she is grateful to have met along her Council journey, Barnes said there are far too many to list – but then named a few, including the late Robert Gordon, who volunteered “tirelessly for the Town and did anything he could that needed to be done;” Nancy Hess, (former) longtime chair of the Planning and Zoning Board; Linda Southard, (former) long-time chair of the Historical Committee; former Council member Gary Brown, who now chairs the Historical Committee; Billy Tesh and Danny Nelson, who led efforts to renovate the Town Hall building, and former Summerfield resident and history lover Etta Reid.

“But it’s okay,” she said. “I’m glad we are doing it and that we got all that citizen input. Keeping it updated is going to be an ongoing process.”

“I know there are many, many others, and they have all made such an impact,” Barnes said. “You make so many friends along the way and through your mutual involvement in the community, they become like part of your family.” As she prepares to vacate her seat on the council next Tuesday, she’ll

Knowing “you can’t fix everything,” Barnes said she is content that she has done her part for the Town and will leave it better than she found it. “I just want to thank the people of Summerfield for giving me the opportunity to serve the Town I love,” she said. “We had so much fun in so many things we did. Even when we disagreed, I’ve always felt the people in my town are part of my community and family.” After offering words of appreciation to the Town’s staff, who she said “is wonderful. They work so hard and try to keep everything going,” she closed by saying, “As Bob Williams said when he left the council, ‘I’ll be watching from the other side of the table.’” We’ll be back in next week’s issue with comments from former council members, staff, and citizens on what Barnes’ service has meant to them.

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A lot of those lessons he also picks up through his religious community. “My faith is a big part of my life,” said Lenard, who attends Reedy Fork Community Church. He has spent some of his down time shopping for clothes, school supplies and toys for children in need; after the items are purchased, his church collects them for distribution. “Kids who won’t otherwise have a Christmas, it’ll boost their day to get that stuff,” Lenard said. Among his favorite Bible verses: Psalm 23:4: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” He has played organized football since about age 4. “My dad put a ball in my hands

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chance to play in the ACC. “It’s going to be very different. I have to accept every challenge that comes my way. I have to do it to the best of my ability.” The Nighthawks finished the season with eight wins and made it to the second round of the state playoffs. Frogge was a key offensive weapon. “It was pretty exciting to get that firstround playoff win,” he said of 13th-seeded Northern’s 39-35 win at fourth-seeded Cox Mill. He had six catches for 49 yards and two touchdowns in that game. Frogge has been playing organized football since he was 4 years old. He also played basketball until his sophomore year, but dropped it to concentrate on football. “It’s the ultimate team game,” he said. “It’s the only game where when you get knocked down you have to decide whether you want to get back up again.”

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he is working with the county’s director of Emergency Services and Board of Commissioners in planning for the future of the county’s fire service. Engineer Rick Mosely, Asst. Fire Chief Jenna Daniels and Lt. Ian Barnes received leather helmets in appreciation of 10 years of service with the fire district. Retiring Summerfield Fire District board member Tony Davenport was awarded a plaque in appreciation of serving on the district’s board of directors for over 15 years. A new award this year, the Citizen’s Certificate of Commendation, was given to Kelsey Gravley for her many

“behind-the-scenes” contributions to the district. Firefighters Adam Mitchell, Dave Satterfield and Michael Capps were each awarded a certificate of recognition for “outstanding service” to the district. Greg Ebel, Josh Wallace, Noah Thompson, Jenna Daniels, Michael Capps, Reece Walker, Steve Satterfield, Mackenzie Miloro and Charles Thornton were awarded a certificate of commendation for their emergency responses to two calls for service this fall, each involving multiple victims. Michael Page, Anthony Howerton and Rick Moseley received an award for the number of calls for service they responded to and Howerton, Moseley and Janelle

Robinson also received a training award. Janelle Robinson was also named Rookie of the Year for her “positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning the skills of a firefighter;” Jeff Tilley was named Volunteer of the Year in recognition of his “dedication to the department and community through service above and beyond the call of duty;” and Greg Ebel was named Employee of the Year in recognition of his “positive attitude, initiative and dedication to continually improving the department and the service it provides to the community. See photos from the awards ceremony on p. 22 and at Facebook.com/ NorthwestObserver.

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“This has been a true labor of love,” the mayor said. “I’ve put everything I had into it.” Elected to the Town Council in 2011, Sullivan, 75, succeeded Ray Combs as mayor in 2015. He had planned to seek reelection in November but in March he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, requiring treatment that sapped him of energy and prevented him from seeking a third term.

“God is going to give me something else to do,” he said with assurance. Sullivan and his wife, Linda, are looking for a new home after deciding to sell their property on N.C. 150 west of East Harrell Road for development of a new subdivision. In recent months, the couple has searched for housing options that will allow them to remain in the town where they’ve lived for 46 years.

They don’t want to incur the expense and maintenance of buying a larger house on an acre lot that’s typical in Oak Ridge, said Sullivan. He notes there’s also a shortage of smaller houses and townhomes, forcing the couple to consider moving elsewhere, possibly Greensboro or Stokesdale. “Inevitably, it’s going to be very difficult for us to stay in Oak Ridge,” he said.

After passing the gavel at this week’s council meeting, Sullivan said he will embark on “a new season in my life.”

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Among other activities that will occupy him, he plans to continue the mission work of his church, Oak Ridge United Methodist, locally and internationally.

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

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ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. (336) 643-9157.

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

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STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 40 yrs. exp. Lots & natural area thinning and cleanup. Large shrubbery jobs, chipping. Oak Ridge, (336) 643-1119 DELIMA LAWNCARE. 24 hours/7 days a week. Free estimates, licensed/insured. Commercial & Residential. (336) 669-5210. AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING for all your landscaping needs, including irrigation, installation and repair. Call Joe at J. Gibson Landscaping, an Americanowned and operated small business. Built on capitalism, not socialism. In God we trust. (336) 419-7236. FAY'S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Complete tree removal & trimming. Storm damage clean-up. Landscaping & hardscaping. Insured. Taylor, (336) 458-6491. PRO2CALL TREE SERVICE, LLC. Don't Touch that tree until you call me! Licensed & Insured. (336) 413-tree(8733). SOUTHERN CUTZ LAWN CARE, offering complete lawn maintenance services & bush hogging. Nathan Adkins, (336) 430-6086. ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875.

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concrete & repairs. Free est. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com. SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways & sidewalks, patios and more! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs. 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.

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MISC. HOME SERVICES/PRODUCTS GRILLS, FIRE PITS, gas logs, heaters, gas inserts, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. WILSON SEPTIC PUMPING & REPAIR. Family owned since 1972. Mention you saw this ad in the NWObserver for a discount. (336) 643-6427. JUNK & DEBRIS REMOVAL, construction, remodeling, and general cleanup, out buildings, garages, basements, yard waste, etc. Call (336) 706-8470.

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NEW PILATES STUDIO open in Colfax. Privates, duets, & classes available. Contact Ruth Edwards at (336) 688-8039, or visit Reignitepilates.weebly.com.

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STILL PERFECTION PAINTING. Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com. 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. PAINTING – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186.

PLUMBING BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic. & insured. 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.

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PRESSURE WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www. windowcleaningnc.com (336) 595-2873.

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KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, kitchens & baths, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum floors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call (336) 362-7469. 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. PREMIER CONSTRUCTION for all your remodeling/renovation needs. (336) 430-9507. 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. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, dock work, siding, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 39 years exp. (336) 362-6343. 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.

CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC. Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Call (336) 643-8191 or (336) 268-1908. KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Residential shingle & metal roofing. Free est. (336) 362-7469. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION ROOFING. Lifetime shingle and metal roofing. Financing available as low as $59 per month. Free Estimates. In business since 1979. (336) 362-6343. PREMIER ROOFING, LOCALLY OWNED. Catering to all your roofing needs. Call (336) 430-9507 for free assessments.

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MISC. SERVICES NEW IK MASSAGE STUDIO open in Summerfield serving the Triad. Offering most styles of table massage and bodywork. Most popular massages include Swedish Massage. New customers promotion $10 off. For appointments call Irma Castaneda at (336) 740-0182 or for more information please visit us online at www.ikmassage. massagetherapy.com. ERRANDS AND MORE, LLC. As we approach Christmas, call us to help out with shopping, wrapping and much more! We offer a variety of services including senior care services and corporate er errands. Insured & bonded. Look for us on Facebook & Google. You may email us at errandsandmore64@gmail.com, or call us at (336) 202-2420.

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BOAT and RV STORAGE. $40/month; with 3 month minimum. 701 Brigham Rd. Located near Pleasant Ridge Road and Hwy. 68. (336) 663-3051.

MISC. FOR SALE PERSIMMON PULP & more. At The Old Mill on Saturdays, or call (336) 816-3441. KELTY EXTERNAL FRAME BACKPACK. Original Trekker model, size 3. Will fit larger youth to small adult. Very good to excellent condition. Call (336) 643-5705. Can text pictures. $75. SEASONED FIREWOOD. $80/pickup truck load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615. H & L Grading, FIRE WOOD FOR SALE. $250 per dump truck load delivered locally. (336) 543-7867. SEASONED FIREWOOD, delivered and stacked, 1/2 cord, $80. Call (336) 686-6373.

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

PETS & ANIMAL SVCS. AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Pedigree from the Netherlands, Czechoslovakia, USA and Germany. More info: www.SeaDogPuppies.com or please call (336) 560-6222 (ask about pups).

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OVER $100,000 REDUCTION! Stately former Parade home in Polo Farms. Tranquil lake view from wraparound deck and large covered rear porch. Five fireplaces, beautiful great room, morning room and open kitchen. Circular drive with garages up & down. Lower-level great room, kitchen, bedroom & bath for private living. Now offered at $1,075,000

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5726 Mabe Drive Exceptional floorplan with owners’ suite and guest bedroom on main level. Elaborately appointed, fenced backyard, move-in ready for holidays! $349,900

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Samuel K. Anders, CPA, MSA, PC...... 13

Stokesdale Heating & Air.................... 24

ARTS /DANCE

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Destination Arts.................................. 17

AUTOMOTIVE SALES / SERVICE

EuroHaus ........................................... 21 Piedmont Truck Tire Inc...................... 10 Prestige Car Wash .............................. 17 Tire Max ............................................. 23

BUILDING / REMODELING

TM Construction Services ................... 29

CHILDRENS’ PROGRAMS

Guardian Ad Litem ............................. 21 Parents as Teachers Guilford County .. 19

CHURCH

Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church ............ 4 Oak Ridge United Methodist Church .. 24

DENTISTRY

Summerfield Family Dentistry ............. 20

EVENTS

Good Samaritan Angel Tree ............... 18 Stokesdale Christmas Parade.............. 14 The Gardens at Gray Gables .............. 11 Town of Oak Ridge............................... 5

HAIR CARE

Great Clips ......................................... 17

HEALTH & FITNESS

Chris Jessup, Personal Trainer ............. 20 SNAP Fitness........................................ 2

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES

BEK Paint Company ........................... 29 Budget Blinds ..................................... 13 Eanes Heating & Air ............................. 3 MaidRight Cleaning............................ 27 New Garden Landscaping .................... 2 Old School Home Repair .................... 28 ProStone, Inc. ....................................... 9

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Justin Fulp, Farm Bureau Insurance .... 13 Triad Insurance / Blue Store ................ 15

LEGAL SERVICES

Barbour & Williams Law ..................... 31 The Law Office of Susan Greeson ........ 9

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Scalesville Road) reported a delivery driver got stuck in his daughter’s yard (also in the 7900 block of Highfill Road) while trying to turn around; the suspect caused about $300 worth of damage to her gravel driveway and front yard.

U.S. 220 N in Summerfield; when she failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated. The woman was arrested at 7:17 a.m. and charged with driving while impaired and speeding to elude arrest.

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Nov. 29 | Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a 20-year-old female, who appeared to be impaired and was driving in a careless and reckless manner, at 3:09 a.m. in the 4900 block of

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MEDICAL CARE / INSURANCE

LeBauer Healthcare ........................... 26 Novant-Forsyth Pediatrics Oak Ridge . 16 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ............... 16

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Holidays

Olmsted Orthodontics ........................ 16 Reynolds Orthodontics ....................... 21

PET SERVICES & PRODUCTS

Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital .................. 8 King’s Crossing Animal Hospital ......... 13 Northwest Animal Hospital ................... 9 Westergaard Kennels............................ 8

REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty ...........................30 Carolyn Cudd, Allen Tate .................... 19 Jake Letterman, BHHS Home Svcs.....30 Maureena Shepherd, Allen Tate ......... 17 Nancy Hess, BHHS Home Services ....30 Nicole Gillespie, RE/MAX ................... 15 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ..............6, 30

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Rio Grande Mexican Grill ................... 16

RETAIL

Cass Jewelers ..................................... 25 Moravia Moravian Dewey’s Store.......... 6 Old Mill of Guilford ............................. 25 Summerfield Farms ............................ 25 S’field Peace UMC Dewey’s Store ....... 25 Wagoner’s Christmas Trees................. 14

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