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Town moves ahead with (More) Q&A: Whitaker property planning Summerfield Farms Village

by CHRIS BURRITT SUMMERFIELD – Summerfield leaders are starting to examine the pros and cons and gauge support for developer David Couch’s proposal to extend water and sewer lines from the city of Greensboro to Summerfield Farms.

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Oak Ridge Town Council voted Oct. 21 to move forward with plans to develop the 58-acre Whitaker property that fronts N.C. 150 and abuts Town Hall; plans for this fiscal year include grading and installation of utilities followed by the construction of parking and restrooms. The grassy trail around the perimeter of the property will also be opened.

by CHRIS BURRITT OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge Town Council recently voted 5-0 to proceed with planning for parks and

recreational improvements on the Whitaker property, after learning last month its bid for a $450,000 match-

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Couch, CEO of Blue Ridge Cos., said he needs water and sewer service to pursue residential and commercial development on his 650 acres around Summerfield Farms, where he operates a wedding venue and a market selling grass-fed beef and other local products.

Couch’s cattle graze and wildlife flourish on the rolling pastures and woodlands in the heart of Summerfield, running west from Pleasant Ridge Road, crossing Brookbank Road and ending at I-73.

Couch, who lives on the property with his wife, Stephanie Quayle, said he wants to negotiate a development agreement with the Summerfield Town Council to allow for construction of a

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range of housing – from condominiums and townhouses for sale and rent to single-family houses priced from $250,000 to $1 million and more.

In a presentation to the council in September, Couch said he would install fire hydrants and build public trails in his development, referred to as Summerfield Farms Village, while maintaining some grassy and wooded areas as natural preserves.

The proposal has drawn opposition from residents who are opposed to denser “planned development” that they believe would congest roads, crowd schools and imperil Summerfield’s rural character.

Couch’s plan requires the backing of Summerfield’s council, as well as the city of Greensboro, which would run water and sewer lines and operate the systems. In addition, Couch wants Guilford County to establish a special

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In a special called meeting last Tuesday, Oct. 21, the council also decided to apply again next year for a grant from the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF).

The grant would help Oak Ridge defray costs for installing utilities and building multi-purpose fields, a playground, walking trails and other improvements on the Whitaker property on Linville Road.

Earlier this year, the town applied for the $450,000 PARTF grant as part of its consideration to spend as much as $1.95 million over the next three years on the 58-acre Whitaker property.

Oak Ridge was among 66 municipalities across North Carolina that sought $22 million in grants, according to PARTF information reviewed by the council. The state’s Parks and Recreation Authority actually awarded far less – $5.2 million to 17 municipalities, with nearby Kernersville getting $263,533 for improvements at the Civitan Fitness Park.

Oak Ridge’s application scored 10th highest among the 66 municipalities, reflecting the merits of the project and the quality of its submission, Terry Lannon, the town’s parks and recreation director, said. As a result, the council concurred it should resubmit the application with few changes except to address shortfalls.

As an example, the application requested letters of support from civic groups. Even though Oak Ridge’s application noted the support of several organizations, town staff wasn’t able to obtain letters because the groups’ boards didn’t meet due to COVID-19 public gathering restrictions, Town Manager Bill Bruce said.

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guarantee Oak Ridge will win a grant, leading the council to vote unanimously to move ahead with site planning and preliminary design of Whitaker property improvements. That step will allow the council to start soliciting contractor bids for the improvements next fall, regardless of whether the town receives the grant.

“We want to be shovel-ready,” council member Martha Pittman said.

Oak Ridge’s commitment to spend its own money may actually help the town’s application, Bruce said, because it will show the Parks and Recreation Authority the town is committed to the project with no guarantee of state funding.

Oak Ridge’s budget for this fiscal year that began July 1 earmarks $900,000 to start development of the Whitaker property, including grading and installation of utilities followed by the construction of parking and restrooms.

The site plan envisions a 1.2-mile trail circling the property with two lighted multi-purpose fields, a playground, picnic shelters and, later, tennis courts, a basketball court and a veterans memorial.

Improvements may take longer than the three years currently proposed if the town isn’t awarded a grant, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Kinneman said.

Meanwhile, the council decided to open the grassy trail around the perimeter of the property. Town staff will install signs to direct motorists to park in an area off of Scoggins Road, Bruce said.

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A row of tall Leland cypress trees that have provided a scenic buffer on N.C. 150 in Summerfield for many years is scheduled to be cut down next week. Doggett Construction plans to remove the trees Tuesday, Nov. 3, in preparation for the widening of the road for the opening of Revolution Academy, a charter school, in January, according to Chris York, Summerfield’s town planner. The installation of a traffic signal at N.C. 150 and DeBoe Road to handle school traffic also necessitates the removal of the trees, which stretch more than 300 yards on the southern side of the highway. “It will be a jarring visual once they are removed,” York said in an email last week, adding that the school will be required to install landscaping, including trees and shrubs, to provide a buffer once the road work is done.

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Are there still plans to return the historic train depot to Stokesdale?

Yes, Friends of Stokesdale is preparing to seek nonprofit status so the volunteer group can pursue its goal of buying and returning the historic train depot to town.

As of last month, the group was completing its application to the IRS for designation as a 501 (c) (3) taxexempt, charitable organization, said Kathy Bunthoff, a member of Friends of Stokesdale, which is dedicated to preserving and reviving Stokesdale’s historic downtown area.

The designation allows donors to take tax deductions on their contributions to nonprofit organizations. It would allow Friends of Stokesdale to “actively ask for financial support from individuals and businesses,” said Bunthoff, adding the group also plans to seek government grants.

Since its incorporation last year, Friends of Stokesdale has been trying to raise money to buy the historic train depot and bring it back to Stokesdale.

It’s been located on U.S. 220, south of Madison, since the late 1970s, when retired carpenter Sam Heffinger bought it for $500 and moved it from downtown Stokesdale.

“It’s a really big goal, especially for a group our size,” Bunthoff said. “But the depot is available. The opportunity is just so incredibly clear.”

The depot is now owned by Mary Hunter, who tried to sell the property at public auction in September 2019. After it drew no bidders, Friends of Stokesdale members began talking among themselves about purchasing the depot and returning it to Stokesdale.

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Friends of Stokesdale hopes to raise enough money to purchase the historic train depot that has been located in Madison since the late ‘70s and return it to downtown Stokesdale. said she still wants to sell the depot and would like to work with Friends of Stokesdale if the group can raise money to buy it. His mother didn’t return a voicemail message seeking comment.

During the auction last year, auctioneer Jeff Eanes said the tax value of the depot and its two-acre tract was $183,722, the lowest price for which

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If Friends of Stokesdale were able to raise enough money, buying the building would be the first of several steps, according to Bunthoff. The group would need to find downtown property for the depot and arrange for it to be moved from its present location.

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Barnes and Whitaker discussed two meetings Sept. 22 – one with city officials and a second with county officials – in posts on Summerfield’s website, www.summerfieldnc.gov.

To read their comments, click on the News & Notices tab and tap the link to the Summerfield Farms Village Concept.

In summary, Whitaker described the meetings as an effort to assess “the multi-jurisdictional interest of all parties.”

Representatives of “each jurisdiction had questions and relayed their stance that a collective effort would be necessary for such a large-scale project, but neither party (the city or county) pushed to lead,” Whitaker said.

The parties asked “questions about the needed mechanisms, particularly related to the proposed special tax district” that would be required to act on Couch’s proposal, Whitaker said.

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“We didn’t leave the meetings planning to request any debate or action from council at its Nov. 10 meeting,” Whitaker said. “Staff isn’t seeking any action and has received no formal submissions about Mr. Couch’s development concept.”

In his website post, Barnes said Couch is proposing “a village type development” that he describes as an “agrihood” that would encompass “the rural charm of Summerfield, is buffered from surrounding areas and includes trails, open spaces and rural vistas.”

Commercial areas within the development would feature businesses such as shops, medical practices, grocery and restaurants, according to the mayor. A senior living facility is another possibility, he said.

“His problem is this plan would require water and sewer to negate the need for multiple wells and large septic fields,” Barnes said, prompting Couch to propose creation of the special tax district where occupants “would pay double the rate for water and sewer than Greensboro residents pay. This fee schedule would finance the water and sewer provided by Greensboro.”

Leaders attending the meetings think the concept is “good, but it was still in the concept stage (and) there are many details that need to be

worked out,” Barnes said.

Greensboro and county officials said the project wouldn’t cost their taxpayers and could possibly generate revenue for their municipalities, he said.

Summerfield is required by state law to review and consider Couch’s proposal based upon the town’s comprehensive plan, Barnes said.

“Our responsibility is to make sure the growth which is coming will be controlled and in the best interest of Summerfield,” he said.

“Many have voiced their opinion, based on their reluctance to see any development, period,” he said. “Many have voiced their approval based on the positives of water and sewer, including protection of aquifers and fire protection.

“I reiterate: this is just a plan and council has nothing before it to consider at this time,” Barnes said. “I feel council is taking the right steps in educating itself and considering the pluses and minuses of such an undertaking.”

What are the considerations for the city of Greensboro?

Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan said city officials are in “the preliminary stages of verifying capacity and cost” of providing water and sewer services to Summerfield Farms.

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Would Couch’s development mark the first time Greensboro has sold water and sewer services outside of the municipality?

It would not be the first time, according to Greensboro City Manager David Parrish. “We routinely sell water to a small portion of Burlington and to Jamestown when their demand is high,” he said.

Greensboro also treats wastewater from a small section of Burlington’s service area while providing wastewater service in parts of Pleasant Garden as the result of Greensboro’s previous water and sewer agreement with Guilford County, Parrish said.

On an emergency basis, Greensboro can sell water to Reidsville and High Point while buying water from those two towns, he said. The city also has plans to provide water and sewer services to the Guilford-Randolph “megasite” near Liberty if economic recruiters are successful in securing a major manufacturing company to set up operations there.

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In loving memory of

Mae Meadows Stafford October 22, 1938 – October 8, 2020

Mae Meadows Stafford, 81, of Oak Ridge passed away peacefully with her family by her side and went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2020.

A native of Oak Ridge, Mae is the daughter of the late Colonel Davis Meadows and Ruby Warren Meadows. Mae and her four siblings grew up on a farm at the end of Scoggins Road (behind the Oak Ridge Fire Department), where they grew tobacco, raised cows and rode horses. Along with her three sisters and a brother, Mae worked hard, but enjoyed growing up on their family farm.

Mae was a charter member of Central Baptist Church, where she was an active volunteer and church greeter. She also served as a past president of Oak Ridge Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary. She retired from Bristol Myers Squibb, ConvaTec Division.

Survivors include her husband, Leonard; son, David Stafford and wife, Jeri Lynn, of Midway, NC; grandson, Stephen Stafford and wife, Miranda, of Arcadia, NC; two sisters, Anne Needham and husband, Warren, of Oak Ridge, and Faye Barham and husband, Ben, of Summerfield; and numerous nieces and nephews who were like her own children.

In addition to her parents, Mae was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Eggen, and brother, Davis “Sonny” Meadows.

Everybody Needs an “Aunt Mick”

Lovingly known as “Aunt Mick,” Mae was adored by her many nieces and nephews. Her niece, Ginger Needham, shared many sweet memories of her, including running down the neighbor’s yard on Saturday mornings to Aunt Mick and Uncle Leonard’s house, where she and her siblings knew they would find Uncle Leonard flipping pancakes and Mick pouring juice and coffee for everyone. While the food was delicious, Needham loved the conversation most of all.

“I truly believe if every child or young person in our world today had an ‘Aunt Mick’ in their life, there would be no need for them to search elsewhere for any additional support, encouragement, and best of all – love,” Needham shared.

Best Friends Forever Only 11 months apart in age, Mae “Mick,” and her sister, Anne, often felt like twins.

Anne says as she and Mick got older, they refused to be dressed alike because they didn’t want to be asked if they were twins. Although life on the farm wasn’t always easy, the two sisters enjoyed working together. “Mick and I will be best buddies forever,” Anne shared.

62 Wonderful Years Together There wasn’t a school bus running down Scoggins Road, so when Mae began attending Oak Ridge Elementary School, she and her sisters would often walk in the rain and cold to get to school. After completing elementary school, all students were bussed to Summerfield High School.

It just so happened that Mae’s bus driver on bus number 45 was Leonard Stafford, who quickly became very fond of Mae and saved a seat for her right behind his seat, where the bus heater was. Mae stayed warm and cozy with Leonard the rest of her high school days.

Mae’s life was changed for the better when she and Leonard met. Throughout their 62 years of marriage, he gave Mae the best of everything.

LASTING WORDS FROM MAE: While there are many things Ginger Needham will never forget about her Aunt Mick, one stands out particularly. In 2016, Needham and Mick went out to eat to celebrate their birthdays, which were just six days part. After ordering their food, Needham recalls Mick looking at her and asking, “Have you seen all the horrible things on the news that are happening everywhere?” Needham replied that she had, and she didn’t know what could change it all. Mick, without hesistation, said, “I know the answer. Jesus can fix all of it. And He can fix me, too.”

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Oct. 13 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by CHRIS BURRITT Mayor BJ Barnes called the monthly council meeting to order, with Mayor Pro Tem Tim Sessoms and council members John O’Day, Lynne Williams DeVaney, Teresa Pegram and Reece Walker present.

The council limited attendance to the meeting in Summerfield Community Center due to public gathering restrictions related to COVID-19, but the meeting was live-recorded on the town’s Facebook page.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Summerfield Fire District. The district ran 98 calls in September, including 29 fire-related calls, 47 emergencyrelated calls and 22 other calls. Firefighters also installed 19 child safety seats.

COMMITTEE REPORT Historical Committee. A report by Chair Gary Brown said three contractors have submitted bids to repair the

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Summerfield Farms Village More than 30 people commented by email and in person about developer David Couch’s proposal to extend water and sewer lines from the city of Greensboro to Summerfield Farms on Pleasant Ridge Road. Those expressing opposition to Couch’s plan to develop 650 acres around Summerfield Farm with a mix of residential and commercial development outnumbered those expressing support for it by more than three to one.

Board volunteers. Town Manager Scott Whitaker said the Trails and Open Space Committee, Finance Committee and the Board of Adjustment are seeking volunteers to serve as members.

WHAT they voted on, and HOW they voted:

No Christmas tree lighting. The town will not be holding its annual Christmas tree lighting next month because of coronavirus restrictions, Whitaker said. He added that the tree in front of Summerfield Athletic Park on U.S. 220 will be decorated.

 4  1: Authorize (Pegram opposed) Barnes and Town Manager Scott

RECOGNITION

The council presented plaques of appreciation to five volunteers who recently completed service on town committees: Scott Henson (nine-and-a-half years on the Zoning Board); Christine Henson (five years on the Finance Committee); Patricia Juszczak (12 years on the Historical Committee); Lewis Nash (10 years on the Board of Adjustment) and John Plybon (six years on the Historical Committee).

PUBLIC SAFETY Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s District 1 office reported deputies responded to

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114 calls in Summerfield in September; the calls included three incidents of larceny and a business burglary.

old Atlantic and Yadkin railyard toolshed. Earlier this year, a crew relocated the wooden structure from private property in Summerfield to the corner of Summerfield and Rhondan roads as the first step in salvaging the building.

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Mayor Pro Tem Tim Sessoms and council members John O’Day, Lynne Williams DeVaney, Teresa Pegram and Reece Walker voted on the following issues during the council’s Oct. 13 meeting. Mayor BJ Barnes was present, but in Summerfield the mayor votes only to break a tie.

Whitaker to meet with developer David Couch and city of Greensboro and Guilford County officials to learn more about Couch’s proposal to expand residential and commercial development on 650 acres around Summerfield Farms

 4  1: Appoint (Pegram opposed) Jessica Haverland to the Historical

Committee

 4  1: Appoint (Pegram opposed) Clark Doggett to the Zoning Board  5  0: Consider during its Nov. 10 meeting the possibility of increasing

membership on the Zoning Board from five to seven members

 5  0: Pursue taking ownership of the Summerfield Community Center and the surrounding 16.8 acres

 5  0: Adopt a five-year capital improvement plan  5  0: Table until the Nov. 10 meeting discussion of a proposed Summerfield Tomorrow Committee

 5  0: Instruct Whitaker and town planner Chris York to recommend a

process for creating a land use plan for the town

 5  0: Unseal the closed-session minutes of four council meetings in 2019 and 2020

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 4  1 (Pegram opposed) to

authorize Mayor Barnes and Whitaker to meet with Couch and city of Greensboro and Guilford County officials to learn more about the developer’s proposal. (See related article on front cover and in our Oct. 15-28 issue.)

MANAGER’S REPORT Appointments

 4  1 (Pegram opposed) to

appoint Jessica Haverland to the Historical Committee for a term that runs until July 2022.

 4  1 (Pegram opposed) to

appoint Clark Doggett to the Zoning Board for a three-year term. Doggett has been serving as a board alternate along with Clint Babcock and Ryan Moats. Subsequently, the council voted 5-0 to consider during its Nov. 10 meeting the possibility of increasing membership on the board from five to seven members, which would allow the three alternates to serve on the board as voting members.

Summerfield Community Center (capital improvement plan). Prepared

 5  0 to pursue taking ownership of the Summerfield Community Center on Centerfield Road and the surrounding 16.8 acres that contains the core of the town’s park, a lake and parking lots.

The council instructed Whitaker and Town Attorney Bob Hornik to negotiate the transaction with the property’s owner, Summerfield Community Center Inc., which offered last year to deed the center and the land to the town.

As part of the agreement, the owner plans to give $9,000 of the approximately $11,000 in its bank account to the town and $1,000 each to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Grange, two organizations that meet in the community center.

The town may spend its share of the money to help pay for replacing the building’s roof, which needs extensive repairs, Mayor Barnes said.

Capital improvement plan

 5  0 to adopt a five-year CIP

and recommended by the Finance Committee, the plan will serve as “a working blueprint” for the council and town staff to set priorities for spending on major projects.

A draft spreadsheet in the document shows spending of $905,000 in the current fiscal year, with $500,000 for development of a new town hall the largest expenditure. Looking ahead, the plan earmarks $800,000 in the fiscal year starting July 1, 2023, and another $800,000 in the next fiscal year to construct two more ballfields at Summerfield Athletic Park.

Summerfield Tomorrow Committee

 5  0 to table until the Nov. 10 meeting discussion of a proposed Summerfield Tomorrow Committee, which would consist of residents advising the council on community issues.

Extraterritorial jurisdiction Councilman Reece Walker urged the council to consider pursuing the

creation of an extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) to protect Summerfield’s boundaries from higher density development or annexation by Greensboro.

The council reviewed a map showing the possibility of creating an ETJ on the western and northern sides of the town limits. Whitaker and town planner Chris York were instructed to explore whether an annexation agreement between Summerfield and Greensboro had expired.

Land use plan

 5  0 to instruct Whitaker and York to explore options and devise the process for creating a land use plan for the town. One possibility is seeking help from the Piedmont Triad Regional Council, Councilman O’Day said.

Unsealing of closed minutes

 5  0 to unseal the closed-

session minutes of council meetings on May 19, 2020, and Sept. 9, Sept. 21 and Oct. 8, 2019.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m.

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‘Come as you are’ to Piedmont Cowboy Church Offering a casual, “laidback” style of worship, the church will return to Piedmont Saddle Club in Colfax as of Nov. 10

in Summerfield. The location is beautiful, but secluded, and a decision was recently made to return to the Saddle Club on Leabourne Road.

Photo courtesy of Piedmont Cowboy Church

“We’re looking forward to this move,” said Sam Angel, one of the church’s founding members. “We feel like we were led to come back to the Saddle Club and to become more visible in the community.”

by ANNETTE JOYCE A little over 14 years ago, Summerfield First Baptist Church sent out several of its members to start a new church – one that would appeal to people who wanted something other than a traditional worship experience.

With that in mind, Piedmont Cowboy Church held its first service on a Tuesday evening in May 2006 at the Piedmont Saddle Club in Colfax. Four years later the group moved to Still Water Farm in Summerfield, where they stayed until the farm was sold.

Since 2016 the church has been meeting at Sportsman’s Wildlife Club on Winfree Road

Part of the national Cowboy Church Network of North America, Piedmont Cowboy Church offers a unique style of worship.

“There are a lot of people who just don’t want to go to a conventional church, and we’re about as unconventional as they come,” Angel chuckled.

For one thing, the church holds services on Tuesday evenings rather than Sundays;

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Sam Angel is a founding member of Piedmont Cowboy Church, which has been holding services since 2006. After relocating twice over the last 14 years, church members look forward to returning “home” as of Nov. 10 to Piedmont Saddle Club on Leabourne Road in Colfax.

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Northern graduate named National Gold Award Girl Scout Kennedy Jeffers was one of only 10 Girl Scouts in the country to receive the national designation this year

by PATTI STOKES Kennedy Jeffers, a 2020 Northern Guilford High School graduate, says her scouting experience over the last 13 years has had a lifelong impact on her – and in turn, she’s made it her goal to make a positive impact on others in as many ways as she can.

After fulfilling all the requirements to

earn her Girl Scout’s bronze, silver and gold awards, Jeffers had only one other possible scouting award to acquire – and, she recently added that one to her long list of scouting awards, after being named only one of 10 young women in the country to become a National Gold Award Girl Scout. The national award is an honor the Girl Scouts say “is given to Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors whose Gold Award projects demonstrated extraordinary leadership, had a measurable and sustainable impact, and addressed a local challenge related to a national and/or global issue.”

We’ll have to take her word for it,

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With the encouragement of her mother, Scout leaders and fellow Scouts – “and a lot of training” – Jeffers said she gradually “came out of my shell and started putting myself out there in the world.”

As she learned and grew through years of scouting, Jeffers set her sights on earning her Gold Award, the equivalent of the Boy Scouts’ Eagle award. For her Gold Award project, she chose both community-based projects and a global

outreach project.

Locally, she initiated the World Changers Service Learning Club at Northern Guilford High School. Made up of other young civic leaders, the club’s projects last year included providing fellow students with information about service projects within the local community, partnering with Tiny Houses of Greensboro to do gardening and landscaping at its Tiny House community, and a Save the Environment initiative.

Jeffers also wanted to make a global impact, and for that she researched some of the challenges young women in Kenya have during their menstrual cycle.

“When they have their menstrual cycle, they have to stay out of school for up to a week every month, because they don’t have the resources they need. And that affects their education,” she said.

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After presenting what she had learned from her completed projects, Jeffers received her Gold Award. When she was later encouraged to apply for the National Gold Award Girl Scout, she didn’t hesitate. Out of 300 Girl Scouts from the Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont council who initially applied for the award, Jeffers was one of three nominated for the national designation.

Getting the call that she had been selected as one of only 10 Scouts in the country for this year’s National Gold Award Girl Scout was something Jeffers said she’ll never forget.

“I cried for at least 30 minutes,” she said. “I wanted this so badly. I would check my email every day – I thought

they were going to email me. And then the day came, and it was awesome. I loved it so much.”

adviser, and her principal at Northern Guilford, Janiese McKenzie, for helping her along her journey.

As a perk that comes with the national designation, Jeffers received a lifetime membership to Girl Scouts.

“Ms. McKenzie is an amazing principal – she is a 10 out of 10!” she said.

“I am a lifetime Girl Scout now, and I will carry the impact with me as long as I live,” she said.

Of all the many takeaways from scouting that she treasures, Jeffers cites the confidence and leadership skills she’s gained, the opportunity to make an impact – and above all, the sisterhood she enjoys with other Scouts.

“You have to have other people by your side to help you make an impact, and with that comes sisterhood. I wouldn’t be here without those people who I bonded with, and they also want to make an impact on the world,” she said.

Jeffers also credits her counselor, her

As a freshman this fall at UNC-Charlotte, Jeffers said her college experience has thus far been good, despite the social restrictions related to COVID-19.

“It’s not like how I remember when I came on a college tour, with lots of people walking around, but I’m making the best of it,” she said. And, she’s staying busy with all the classes she’s taking as a pre-nursing major, with her sights set on becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner.

Jeffers is the daughter of Rodney Jeffers and Diedre Hobbs of Greensboro and was a member of Girl Scout Troop 40503 before graduating from high school last year.

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Walter, McMath ‘ecstatic’ over being GRAMMY music educator award semi-finalists Northwest Middle and High School music instructors Donny Walter and Brian McMath are among 25 semi-finalists selected from almost 2,000 initial nominations

by PATTI STOKES Donny Walter gets excited when talking about sharing his love of music with others. Since 2006 he’s done that as band and orchestra teacher at Northwest Guilford Middle School, and for the last five years also as orchestra teacher at Northwest Guilford High School.

During Walter’s 14 years at Northwest Middle, the school’s band and orchestra have grown into the largest middle school band and orchestra programs in Guilford County.

As a music educator, Walter has led musical groups to more than 43 “Superior” ratings at NC Western Region Music Performance Adjudications, and has had many students selected to county, district, regional and all-state honor ensembles.

In 2015 Walter was named the Guilford County Schools Arts Educator of the Year and the NCMEA Orchestra Section Western Region Orchestra Director of the Year.

Of recently being named one of 25 semifinalists for The Recording Academy & GRAMMY Museum’s 2021 Music Educator Award, Walter said he was “dumbstruck” when he got the news.

Sharing his celebration with Brian McMath, Northwest Guilford High School’s band director, was more icing on the cake for Walter. The two music educators, who have known each other since being undergraduates at UNC-G in

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the ‘90s, were selected as semi-finalists for the same award from more than 1,989 initial nominations submitted from all 50 states.

“It’s great to have a colleague as fantastic and accomplished as Brian is,” Walter said.

McMath is in his 17th year as Northwest Guilford High School’s director of bands. Under his direction the school’s bands have been recognized for their growth, discipline and individual member achievements. Members of the class bands (Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble) are consistently chosen for various all-county, all-district and honor bands across the state and the bands have consistently earned “Excellent” and “Superior” ratings at regional and state festivals.

Northwest’s Marching Viking Band has competed twice in the Outback Bowl (Grand Champion 2004) in Tampa, Florida, and the Fiesta Bowl in Tempe, Arizona, and has been invited to perform at the Liberty Bowl, Orange Bowl, Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Citrus Bowl, the National Parade in Washington, D.C., the Holiday Parade in Waikiki, Hawaii, and the London New Year’s Day Parade.

In his GRAMMY music educator award application, McMath said he highlighted his teaching philosophy, which is to use music to teach life skills that help create other educators, business moguls,

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Oct. 19, 26 | A resident of the 8300 block of Wrights Farm Lane in Summerfield (near U.S. 158) reported a known suspect entered her residence through the back door and assaulted another local resident by punching him in the face and kicking him in the head; the suspect then did $150 worth of damage to an interior door, $200 worth of damage to a window, $500 worth of damage to another resident’s vehicle by scratching the driver’s side, and stole $277 cash. On Oct. 26, the resident reported the suspect forcibly entered the residence again and stole banking cards; warrants were obtained for his arrest in Rockingham County.

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Oct. 20 | A resident of the 8100 block of Flat Rock Road in Stokesdale (off U.S. 158) reported an unknown suspect used her checking account information to steal $750 between Oct. 16 and Oct. 19.

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Oct. 13 | A 36-year-old female was cited in a parking area of Oak Ridge Town Park for disorderly and disruptive conduct because she was cursing and insulting people while intoxicated.

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Oct. 17 | An employee of Tractor Supply Company in Oak Ridge reported an unknown suspect stole a yellow/ black DeWalt 20V MAX lithium-ion drill worth $200.

Oct. 20 | A resident of the 2900 block of Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge reported an unknown suspect entered his unlocked motor vehicle and stole a firearm worth $400 between Oct. 19 at 9 p.m. and Oct. 20 at 8 a.m.

Oct. 22 | An employee of Bi-Rite Galaxy in Stokesdale reported an unknown suspect stole three cartons of cigarettes, worth $211 altogether.

Oct. 23 | An employee of Food Lion in Summerfield reported a known suspect left the store with 81 items she didn’t pay for, worth $502.76 altogether; the items were recovered before the female suspect left the parking lot.

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Oct. 24 | A known offender was arrested in the 8300 block of Meadows Road in Oak Ridge (off N.C. 68 N) for possession of a firearm as a felon.

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Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola Drive, and Gideon Grove United Methodist Church, 2865 Gideon Grove Church Road, Stokesdale, will also offer candy to children in vehicles Oct. 31, 4 to 6 p.m.

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that decision was made by Jeff Smith, founder of the national organization, after he discovered that attending services on a weekday night was much more appealing to his fellow trail riders, who wanted to ride as much as possible on the weekends.

The cowboy church also offers an informal, laidback atmosphere. When they say “come as you are,” they mean that literally.

“You can come right from the barn or from work,” said Pastor Bill Young, who has led the church since 2009. “It’s laid-back and comfortable, but we still sing and preach the Word.”

The church will hold its first service in the Saddle Club’s covered arena Nov. 10; those attending are asked to bring their own chair and a blanket in case the temperatures are chilly. Services will move inside as seasonal colder temperatures set in.

Although its previous location wasn’t conducive to bringing horses, now that the church is returning to the Saddle Club a patriotic opening with riders on horses charging into the arena and displaying flags will begin each service.

To celebrate the church’s return to Piedmont Saddle Club on Nov. 10, Young said there will be a special demonstration by Danny Blackburn and his horse, Josie. Sitting atop his horse, Blackburn will present “Obedience to the Master,” working with Josie to illustrate the meaning of obedience and what it means to a Christian.

son was later baptized in a cleaned-out horse trough.

Although the church appeals to horse lovers, Angel points out that it isn’t just for cowboys or horse people.

“Not everyone stays, but we’ve touched about a thousand people, maybe even more,” he said.

“We’ve drawn in people from all walks of life,” he said. “We’ve even had people who were afraid of horses.”

“I was very proud and so grateful that the Lord let me be part of that,” he said.

Piedmont Cowboy Church’s attendance averages about 40 people for each service. Although the numbers are small, Angel said the ministry’s impact has been mighty.

“We’ve been able to minister to a lot of people,” echoed Young, who invites everyone to come and see what the church is all about. “You just need to try it and see if you like it,” he said.

Young confirmed that some who attend the cowboy church just like “the rural, country-style life and our laid-back style (of worship).”

That’s what drew Angel in when the idea for the church first came up. The impact it has had on the people who have come through the church has kept him involved.

Angel shares the story of the night his then-teenage grandson came to know the Lord. Angel had the privilege of helping with the baptism when his grand-

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 Darlene Garrett, District 5, one of the few GCS board members who comes into meetings without an agenda, with an open mind, and strives for integrity. She truly cares about all stakeholders in our schools – students, parents and educators.  Green Ridge Landscape’s Criss Harrell. My yard always looks great, and now my new fire pit and walkway look great as well – my husband and I have really enjoyed them.  Patti Stokes and the Northwest Observer for the wonderful article in the Oct. 15-28 edition about the women of Liberty Wesleyan Church’s participation in this year’s virtual Women’s Only 5K Walk & Run. We appreciate the kind coverage.  All the people who don’t use Asian people as pawns for their own success.  The driver of the white pick-up who slowed down just enough to save my puppy when we were walking along N.C. 150 and a sports car with a loud muffler roared by and spooked him. I will be eternally grateful.

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 Patti Stokes (NWO editor) for her professional, well-spoken and educated response to the reaction of the “Chinese disease” controversy. Thank you for all the good work you do in this community. Maybe someday other readers will understand the word “context.”

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 Dr. Wallace and staff at Kings Crossing Animal Hospital. They always go above and beyond for each of our animals, and show utmost compassion when a pet is passing. Thanks to all – we appreciate the wonderful service!  The lady at the Stokesdale Post Office standing at the copy machine putting stamps on envelopes. Thank you so much for your help and your contribution. It enabled me to get the copies I needed.  Dr. Chandler, principal at Stokesdale Elementary, for her dedication, organization and kind heart during these trying, unknown times. She has been so wonderful to her staff and community and we are lucky to have her as our leader.  Jane at Guilford County Elections for all her help ensuring I received the absentee information I needed to vote.

I always got clear, concise information for absentee voting and confirmation my ballot was received.  Residents of the house on Haw River Road for your wonderful Halloween decorations on the front porch. I love your Pennywise the Clown, which brought a big smile to my face!  The Northwest Observer for donating bags of new school supplies to my school. As a teacher, I am very appreciative.  The Early Voting process in Oak Ridge, and congratulations to the poll workers on how well it went when I voted there. They have every step under control. Go vote – you will be safe.

 Those who think it’s OK to say “Chinese virus.” I’m Asian, not Chinese, and I and others have been victims of verbal and physical assault after being blamed for creating the virus. That is racist and not OK.  The free corn maze experience on Horse Pen Creek Road in the dark, while it was raining – kinda scary!  Those who think “Chinese disease” is the proper term for COVID-19.

Nobody calls 2009 H1N1 flu the “United States flu” or “Mexico flu,” even though the outbreak occurred in Mexico and United States.  Guilford County Schools – in an effort to make everyone happy, the system has completely ruined another school year. The squeaky wheel and a numerical minority once again get the grease.  The person complaining, and rightly so, about someone defacing and stealing your Trump signs. Please don’t use “Democrat” when saying this. I’m a registered Democrat, but would never deface or steal a sign.  Those who name the pandemic after Wuhan or China, which leads to discrimination and stigmatization, breaks solidarity, and only inflames animosity. For these reasons, WHO established their best practice to abandon associating places to a disease and this pandemic is named COVID-19.  The person who said Northerners should assimilate to Southern culture.

As a Yankee who has lived here for the last 15 years, I am curious… how does one “assimilate into Southern culture?” I will need specific examples.  Those who treat Linville Road like a race track. Please slow down around neighborhood roads/houses and the park before you seriously injure or kill someone.  Those who refer to the virus as the “Chinese virus,” which doesn’t help

Americans fighting the COVID virus. It is sad that some people are so arrogant and think this way.  Summerfield resident Melanie Harless for her view about people who would like to live in Summerfield. Rest assured, us meager people do not want to live in a neighborhood with the noble if you all have that attitude. Bless you.  Oak Ridge Fire Department for not cooking enough BBQ. We got up there a little after 9 o’clock and were told they had already sold out.  The reader who submitted 12 gripes (in one day) about the “Chinese virus,” wanted to know why I hadn’t published them (we didn’t publish a paper last week), and then insinuated I (Patti Stokes, NWO editor) am a racist.  The griper wishing “Northerners” would assimilate to Southern culture.

We are the only reason y’all have running water. Bless your heart!  All the people throwing trash out your car window. You do realize there is a fine up to $1,000 for littering in North Carolina? I’m considering cameras to catch license plates – consider yourself warned.  The Oak Ridge Town Council member who feels he does not need to wear his face mask at the post office.  Those who reference the pandemic as the “Chinese virus.” Our community is already being hit hard by COVID-19.

Spreading hate won’t help. “United we stand, divided we fall.” An ethnicity is not a virus. We have to stop dividing ourselves.  Our neighbor on Bunch Road who burns outside almost every night. We can’t even enjoy our screened porch due to the constant smoke. Please be considerate of your neighbors and stop.  The Democrat at the voting place who tried to give me information. I explained I was Republican and was not interested and he said he shouldn’t have let me take the good parking space. It was not your parking space!

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I remember when…

I remember a time, in the long past, when a group of citizens banned together because they were terrified of Summerfield losing its rural feel after a large land owner had decided to sell his beautiful horse farm and have it developed into large, expensive homes.

How would a small farm community handle the influx of people, citizens asked. Our schools would be overcrowded. Our roads would become congested. We definitely would not have enough water.

How could they force out the family that had been running that business?

We marched down to our governing body and begged them to turn down this development, concerned that our way of life would be ruined.

The developer promised it would be a beautiful development that would enhance Summerfield as a wonderful

place to live. He wanted to raise his family here (and he did). The subdivision – Henson Farms – was approved, and as a citizen commented on the Town of Summerfield’s Facebook page, it was built out legally.

More people came to Summerfield after that to live in more new and beautiful subdivisions – Henson Forest, Armfield and the Vineyards among them.

Wonderful, talented people and families have moved into Summerfield over the years, and the town has changed. It is no longer a sleepy farming community, and it will change more as it continues to develop.

Let’s hope we don’t repeat the past by pushing misinformation and fear mongering as we navigate our way through our next phase.

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Outside the The following reader-submitted GRIPES express opinions about state and/or national topics, and have been separated from the other grins and gripes as a courtesy to those who do not want to read others’ opinions on state and/or national political and other non-local topics in a local newspaper.

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“We want kids to take the work ethic they learn from being a musician and apply it to their passion,” he said. “If we take ‘as great as possible’ and they apply that to what they love, then they will be successful.”

McMath said in his application he also described how “incredible” the Northwest community is, and credited the parents’ support for contributing greatly to the school’s music culture.

Although McMath had been nominated for the music educator award before, he hadn’t made it past the initial round.

“This time I thought, ‘how cool would it be if I could be a semi-finalist?’” he said. “We didn’t hear anything for months, and then Donny (Walter) texted me and gave me a ‘secret congratulations.’

“Donny and I have worked together for years, done concerts together and

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… illegal. Toxic for our economy, detrimental to American culture and identity, and funded by the corporate Dems and big businesses who profit at the expense of the American people. Pat Buchanan was right.  President Obama for commending “young people who are marching, protesting, and fired up.” Most people call it rioting, looting and arson. For genuine peaceful protest, recall the Tea Party. What a difference. had festivals together, and it’s been a great professional and personal relationship,” McMath said. “To be semi-finalists together is super exciting. And, we’re from the same school and the only representatives from North Carolina!”

For his award application, Walter said he shared his commitment to finding a place for as many students as possible to fit in the middle and high school orchestras; he also described his efforts to grow student leaders and steps he took last spring to adapt to remote instruction.

Of the Northwest community, Walter said, “It is fantastic! We have wonderful students, great parents, and I couldn’t ask for better faculty and staff to work with. It’s wonderful to be here.”

Walter is married and has two children. He is a member of UNC-G’s Sinfonia Orchestra, where he plays bass and cello, and he chairs the orchestra section of the N.C. Music Educators Association. Besides music, he enjoys playing disc golf, and he and his children have black belts from Allen’s Taekwondo in Greensboro.

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

WILSON SEPTIC PUMPING & REPAIR. Family owned since 1972. Mention you saw this ad in the NWObserver for a discount.

(336) 643-6427.

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

(336) 931-0600

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

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

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.

Your business should be here!

Let us introduce you to our readers.

Call Rene' at (336) 644-7035 to find out how we can help you!

PLUMBING WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc. (336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded.

24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info.

FREEMAN PLUMBING – new construction, remodel and repair. For ALL your plumbing needs! (336) 580-4525.

HOUSE SOFT WASHING, roof soft washing, pressure washing. Check out our 5- star reviews online! Please visit our website, MartinsPressureWashing.com.

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 AMERICAN BUILDER CONSTRUCTION INC. 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.

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.

KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION. 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. Call (336) 362-7469.

Daylight Saving Time ENDS Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m.

Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday, Oct. 31.

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.

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.

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PREMIER CONSTRUCTION for all your remodeling/renovation needs. (336) 430-9507.

ROOFING CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC. Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Call (336) 643-8191 or (336) 268-1908.

ROOFING PRO PROFESSIONAL SVCS. Roofing, siding, windows and gutters. $500 discount for first-time buyers. Not valid with any other offers. Call Ray, (336) 419-6245.

PREMIER ROOFING, LOCALLY OWNED. Catering to all your roofing needs. 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.

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 PETS & ANIMAL SVCS.

 REAL ESTATE

ERRANDS, laundry, mowing, babysitting, doctor appts., cooking, cleaning, etc. $13 per hour. Please call (336) 209-0344.

WENDY COLLINS PET SITTING LLC. Bonded & Insured. Follow us on Facebook.

Call or text (336) 339-6845.

HOMES FOR SALE

 MISC. FOR SALE

 REAL ESTATE

MAYTAG BRAVO GAS DRYER. Used, good condition. Purchased in March 2019. $300. Summerfield, NC. (661) 309-2618.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

PRIDE WHEELCHAIR. Model 614HD. Heavy duty, in good shape. $400. Please call (336) 643-3824.

PERSIMMON PULP, pudding and more.

Call (336) 816-3441.

SEASONED FIREWOOD. $80/pickup truck load delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615.

SEASONED FIREWOOD, delivered & stacked, 1/2 cord, $80. Call (336) 686-6373.

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SPACE AVAILABLE. 350 sq. ft. Located at Haircraft, 2601 Oak Ridge Rd. Separate entrance. Great for nail tech. or office space. $600/mo. Available Nov. 1.

Call (336) 609-1300.

Open Sunday 2-4 pm

buyshugart.com

Unique Townhomes available in Oak Ridge.

Only 5 units left! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this wonderful community.

Nancy J. Hess

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

LAND FOR SALE COMING SOON! Summerfield/Greensboro. 14 exclusive one +/- acre homesites.

For more information call (336) 430-9507.

SUMMERFIELD/ROCKINGHAM COUNTY. Small and large tracts available. Gorgeous property. Call (336) 430-9507 anytime.

51 ACRES. Rockingham County, Bethany area. Mostly wooded. (336) 580-2452.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Kim Wilson

kwilson@bhhsyostandlittle.com (336) 662-7805

NEW CONSTRUCTION IN OAK RIDGE

We Help Everyone!

Your ad will reach every mailbox with an Oak Ridge, Summerfield and Stokesdale mailing address.

SELLERS & BUYERS

pm OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY, 2-4

 MISC. WANTED

8413 Wolf Ridge Trail

WE BUY OLD VIDEO GAMES! We buy everything from the original Nintendo up to current. Curiosity Video Games. Located at 4527 US Hwy. 220, Summerfield, NC. Directly across from Golden Antiques.

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

AUTUMN RIDGE TOWNHOMES IN OAK RIDGE!

(336) 643-4248

www.ANewDawnRealty.com

Disney Construction in the new Wolf Ridge development. Oak Ridge and NW schools.

Open floor plan with 3 bedrooms on main with a suite on second level plus bonus!

Office can flex as dining, library or living room. Covered rear porch with fireplace.

Ready this Fall.

Nancy J. Hess

HOMES FOR RENT NICE 1-LEVEL TOWNHOUSE, convenient Guilford College area, quiet neighborhood.

2BR/2BA. $975 per month. (336) 392-1454.

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

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

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AUTOMOTIVE SALES / SERVICE

EuroHaus .................................... 12, 27 Prestige Car Wash ............................. 10 Tire Max .............................................14

CANDIDATES / POLITICAL

Carly Cooke, County Commissioner... 25 John Faircloth, NC House of Rep. ........ 9 Northwest Republican Women’s Club .. 7 Patrick Tillman, School Board .............13 Prosperity Guilford for Carly Cooke .....11 Sebastian King, NC State Senate ........ 2 Troy Lawson, County Commissioner .... 5

CELEBRATIONS

Tribute to Mae Stafford ....................... 8

CHILDREN’S SERVICES Guardian Ad Litem .............................16

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Oak Ridge Chiropractic ..................... 10

CHURCH

Central Baptist Church....................... 28

DENTAL SERVICES Summerfield Family Dentistry .............17

EMPLOYMENT

Town of Summerfield ........................ 27

EVENTS

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES BEK Paint Company .......................... 29 New Garden Landscaping & Nursery 25 Old School Home Repair ................... 22 ProStone, Inc. .................................... 10 Stokesdale Heating & Air................... 18

LEGAL SERVICES Barbour & Williams Law ...................... 6 Scott Tippett, Hagan Barrett Law ........ 4

MEDICAL CARE / HEALTHCARE Dignity Healthcare ............................ 27 LeBauer HealthCare.......................... 24 Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surg. ..16 Wake Forest Baptist Health ............... 20

ORTHODONTIC CARE Olmsted Orthodontics ........................19

PET SERVICES & PRODUCTS Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ............... 22 King’s Crossing Animal Hospital ........ 22 Northwest Animal Hospital ................ 22

REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty .......................... 30 The Fitzsimmons Group, Allen Tate ..... 3 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway ...... 30 Nicole Gillespie, RE/MAX ............ 21, 24

OR Veterans Memorial Open House ...31

RESTAURANT / CATERING

GROCERIES / SUPPLIES

Bistro 150 ...........................................15

Southern Foods ................................. 23

Domino’s Pizza ...................................17

HAIR CARE

YOUTH SPORTS / CAMPS

Great Clips .......................................... 6

OAK RIDGE VETERANS MEMORIAL OPEN HOUSE The Oak Ridge Special Events Committee needs your help. An Open House is planned to gather input on the proposed Veterans Memorial to be built in the new park on the Whitaker property.

What:

Review proposed design concept for Veterans Memorial

Where: Oak Ridge Town Hall 8315 Linville Rd. When: Tuesday, November 10, 4-6 pm

Con1n111nif!J nnc/Peternnr � If npprecinfep Social distancing and face covering required For more information call Town Hall at 336-644-7009

Oak Ridge Youth Association ............ 26

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