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Summerﬁeld wins Town closes on land $500,000 matching grant purchase for park expansion for Bandera Farms Stokesdale Town Council Pleasantly surprised by the award, town leaders must now decide how to match the PARTF grant by CHRIS BURRITT SUMMERFIELD – The town of Summerfield hit the jackpot last week, winning a $500,000 matching grant from the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) for the development of Bandera Farms Park. The award surprised some town leaders, who now need to decide how to match the grant dollar for dollar. They’re hoping to get more buy-in from the town of Oak Ridge and Guilford County to help pay for

the rest of the estimated $1.79 million project.

“Honestly, we didn’t think we’d get it,” Summerfield councilman Reece Walker said in an interview earlier this week. “I’m really hopeful we can find some help from our neighbors.” Summerfield leaders learned late last month they won the PARTF grant for Bandera Farms Park, a 115-acre horseback riding and hiking preserve planned for Bunch Road at Interstate 73.

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will rely on citizen input when planning how to use a 9.8-acre tract adjoining the town park by PATTI STOKES

STOKESDALE – After agreeing in August to offer $200,000 for 9.8 acres adjoining the town park, Stokesdale Town Council struggled with the seller’s counter offer before ultimately voting 3-2 to purchase the property for $214,000. The town closed on the purchase Sept. 30. “I’d like to have the property,” Mayor John Flynt said at the Aug. 12 council meeting when the council was discussing the purchase in open session. “I just think it’s too much.”

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Councilman Derek Foy argued the property, which appraised at $190,000, offered the town a unique opportunity because of its proximity to the town park and elementary school, and said he felt it was fairly priced.

“The potential uses are endless,” Foy said. “It opens an opportunity for our town park to be better used for our citizens.” Foy’s motion to accept the counter offer from Joyce Living Trust to purchase the 9.8-acre tract at 7901 Athens Road for $214,000 received support from council

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He reiterated that sentiment at a

Sport Auto on the move .........................2 Your Questions .........................................4

special called meeting Sept. 2, after the council discussed the purchase at length in closed session and then reconvened in open session.

Meet the candidates ............................23 Around Town photos .............................24 Autumn moons, nippy weather ..........28 Stop, Drop and Roll photos

Dunkin (left) and Lucy enjoy visits to Oak Ridge’s dog park; might Summerﬁeld have a dog park soon? ..........13

Meet the candidates in our special election publication, an insert in the Northwest Observer’s Oct. 21-Nov. 3 issue!

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Doxie Derby, Family Festival ................ 11

Community Calendar ..........................16

NWO Kids’ Korner ............................12, 26

Crime/Incident Report .........................22

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Sport Auto owner slowing down – and moving next door Sport Auto owner and Summerﬁeld resident Steve Barney stands next to some of the luxury cars he has for sale. Barney plans to downsize and move his luxury auto service/sales operations next door to the showroom on Summerﬁeld Road where his business has been located for the past 20+ years.

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Barney, 79, said he’s entered a contract to sell his nearly half-acre and showroom to a Summerfield resident who plans to convert the 4,800-squarefoot building into a center for his logistics company. Barney plans to relocate his car business next door into Summerfield’s former fire station, which he also owns. After remodeling approximately 2,000 square feet of space, he plans to resume operations in the new location early next year. “It’s time for me to slow down a bit,” Barney said in a telephone interview earlier this week. “I will always be involved somehow buying and selling cars, but at this age, it’s time to let the larger dealership go.”

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SUMMERFIELD – Sport Auto owner Steve Barney is tapping the brakes after selling Ferraris, Bentleys and other luxury cars from his showroom at 7405 Summerfield Road for the last 20 years.

Barney’s plan hinges upon rezoning of his current location. The process starts at 6 p.m. this Thursday, Oct. 7, when an open house will be held at Summerfield Town Hall for residents to learn more and ask questions about Barney’s request.

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the property from conditional zoning – general business (CZ-GB) to conditional zoning – business (CZ-BN). The rezoning would limit development of the property for offices/business services, according to Barney’s application for conditional zoning. The Planning Board will consider Barney’s rezoning request during its meeting Oct. 25, and then forward its recommendation to the Town Council, scheduled to decide on the request during its Nov. 9 meeting. Public hearings during both meetings will allow people to offer their views about the proposed rezoning. Barney said he’s invited Tom Jones, his longtime mechanic, to relocate with him. He plans to use two of the bays in the old fire station for repair and servicing of cars, while keeping a smaller number of cars, perhaps one or two, in inventory. Barney started Sport Auto in 2000 after selling his interest in Foreign Cars Italia in Greensboro. Earlier this week, he attended an auto auction in Florida, part of his service of finding specific cars for buyers. In his new location, Barney said he “will be able to buy and sell a few cars. I want to keep my hand in the business without total retirement. I would run out of things in do in a day or two.”

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Meet your (Stokesdale) town council candidates Oct. 7 An open house will be held Thursday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. for residents to meet one-on-one with Stokesdale Town Council candidates

STOKESDALE – Friends of Stokesdale, a non-partisan, nonprofit whose mission includes cultivating civic pride and a sense of local community, will host an open house Thursday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. so that Stokesdale citizens can meet and talk one-on-one with the two candidates running for mayor and three candidates running for the open council seat. The open house will be held at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. Mayor John Flynt and first-time candidate Mike Crawford are running for Stokesdale mayor, which is a 4-year term. Frank Bruno, Tim Jones, Mark Nadel and Alisa Houk will be on the ballot for the open town council seat

being vacated by Thearon Hooks, who is not seeking re-election; the person elected to the seat will also serve a 4-year term.

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Although Houk’s name will be on the Nov. 2 ballot, she confirmed with the Northwest Observer this week that she is withdrawing from the race, citing she has too much on her plate right now to commit the time required of a council member. See a list of the Stokesdale Town Council candidates along with their photos on p. 23 of this issue, and look for our upcoming municipal election publication on Oct. 21, which will be a special insert in the Northwest Observer’s Oct. 21-Nov. 3 issue.

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most of the U.S. cool-season turf seed is grown, hurt the supply of seed. A dry spring followed by a hot June in Oregon reduced seed yields (a measurement of the amount of a crop grown) by as much as half on fescues and ryegrasses, the service said. Disruptions to the supply chain, related to the COVID-19 pandemic, have led to higher costs for many products, including seed. “Shipping companies have been quick to add peak-season surcharges this year,” the service said. The manufacturers of seed are also facing higher costs. To counter, some producers have increased the use of coatings on seeds to reduce the amount of actual seeds they put in the bags, according to the service. That practice leads to a caution for buyers: If coatings constitute 20% of the content of a bag of seed, then the amount of seed needs to be increased by 20%, the service said.

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Preview: Oct. 7 Oak Ridge Town Council meeting by CHRIS BURRITT

OAK RIDGE – Town Manager Bill Bruce plans to update Oak Ridge Town Council on the town’s failure to win state funding for expansion of Town Park. For the second consecutive year, Oak Ridge’s application for a matching grant from the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) fell short. The town sought $450,000 to help pay for development of Heritage Farm Park on Linville Road. In a special called meeting this past Monday, Oct. 4, the council reiterated its commitment to begin development of the park even if it failed to win a PARTF grant. The council instructed town staff to explore options to borrow funds to help pay for the park. (See related article on p. 8.) In other business, the council will consider waiving the $12.50 fee it charges

for the daily rental of portable pitching mounds for weekend baseball tournaments. By eliminating the fee, the town hopes to end the loss of tournaments to competing venues that don’t charge for the use of portable pitching mounds, Bruce told the council in an Oct. 1 memo. Separately, the council plans to hear reports from committees and boards and community organizations such as Oak Ridge Elementary School.

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The Public Health team also identifies areas of the building that require deep cleaning, Godette said. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, contact tracing is “a core disease control measure” used for decades to prevent the further spread of disease by separating people who have, or may have, an infectious disease from people who do not. Guilford County Schools posts the number of positive cases for students, student-athletes and staff on dashboards on its website. It also identifies clusters of positive tests by groups, such as sports teams, by school. To view the information, search Google for “Guilford County Schools coronavirus dashboard.”

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NORTHWEST GREENSBORO – When Meghan Greenly found herself stuck at home last fall while completing her junior year of high school online, she realized she needed something more in her life. Greenly, a Colfax resident and Northwest High School student, found that “something” when she began volunteering with Horsepower Therapeutic Learning Center, a non-profit organization which provides therapeutic horseback riding and equine assisted therapy. “I had a curiosity for horses, but I was afraid of them at first,” Greenly admitted. Still, she said she “needed somewhere I could just be” during COVID, so the easy-going 17-yearold started her volunteer work with barn training. Three days a week for two months, she mucked stalls and watered horses. After learning about sidewalking and lead training, she began working with the horseback riders. Then, through Horsepower she completed an internship with EQUUS Foundation, a national group dedicated to raising awareness of abuse and neglect of horses. With her classes online, Greenly was able to spend several hours a week at the center. She worked with horseback riders, volunteered at the barn and eventually became the Sunday barn manager, which is a paid position. Now that she’s back to in-person school, Greenly has had to cut back on her volunteer hours, but she

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“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall still squeezes in as many as possible. In fact, she’s got such a passion for her work that she’s given up playing on the school volleyball and softball teams. With the help of her friend, Chloe Hampton, also a 17-year-old senior at Northwest, the two have raised over $2,300 to provide scholarships for students in their school’s Exceptional Children’s program who might need financial assistance. When Greenly first considered the idea of fundraising, her initial goal was to raise enough to purchase a leaf blower. “Sweeping those barn aisles, they’re very long,” she said. “A leaf blower would make my life a little easier.” But when her mother encouraged her to think bigger, she and Hampton, who has volunteered at Horsepower in the past, set a goal of raising $600, the fee for two students to take a six-week session at the riding center. At the time, that seemed an ambitious undertaking. To reach their goal, the two ventured into businesses asking for donations for a basket raffle. The response was phenomenal, and they got enough items to put together three baskets – a lake day basket that included a free pontoon rental on Belews Lake, a local business basket filled with gift cards and T-shirts, and a dog basket furnished by Best 4K9. They also approached businesses, family and friends to ask for monetary donations. Hampton, whose family lives in Oak Ridge, asked her mom about a donation from her company and was rewarded with $600. When Greenly asked a neighbor to buy a few tickets, he wrote a check for $300.

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“It was surprise after surprise,” Greenly said. Recently, Greenly held a food truck night at her school’s Friday night football game. Although she was disappointed in the financial outcome, she said it did help raise awareness for Horsepower and she learned a lot in putting the event together. Volunteering and working at Horsepower has provided Greenly with some life lessons. “I’m more optimistic. It’s changed my perspective on how I view people,” she said. “Being around these riders and seeing how they make the best of life has changed me immensely, and I’m very thankful for that.” Oh, and by the way, Greenly did get that leaf blower. “One was donated the week after we started (fundraising),” she said.

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Oak Ridge council advances Heritage Farm Park development by CHRIS BURRITT OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge Town Council followed through with its commitment to start development of Heritage Farm Park even without the backing of state funds. The council voted unanimously this past Monday, Oct. 5, to start lining up financing and a general contractor for the estimated $3.63 million project. A week and a half earlier, town leaders learned Oak Ridge had failed to secure a North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant for the second consecutive year. “It sounds like we are all in favor of

moving forward with the entire project,” said Mayor Ann Schneider, echoed by Mayor Pro Tem Jim Kinneman and council members George McClellan and Martha Pittman. Councilman Doug Nodine was absent from the meeting. Finance officer Sam Anders has been instructed by the council to explore financing options for the development of Heritage Farm Park on Linville Road. After appropriating $855,000 in this fiscal year’s budget for the project, the council anticipates borrowing about $2.75 million. The amount may increase if costs of building materials and labor rise,

Anders noted. An influx of federal COVID-related funds to municipalities is spurring capital projects, possibly tying up contractors who otherwise might bid on projects such as Oak Ridge’s.

“These are unusual and uncertain times,” Anders said. “There are a lot of projects underway. We are hopeful that we can get quotes and bids in in a reasonable amount of time.”

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Flux in the construction market contributed to the council’s decision to develop most of the park in a single phase, rather than two phases. Combining the work may lead to cost-saving efficiencies and attract bids from more and bigger contractors, according to Schneider. The council set parameters for borrowing: a fixed 15-year loan with an interest rate of less than 3% and no penalty for prepayment. On the chance that costs rise, Anders and Paul Benz, vice chair of the Finance Committee, are going to seek terms

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Oak Ridge’s Parks and Recreation director, Terry Lannon, and his best friend, Elias, were on standby to help with whatever was needed at Heritage Day in Oak Ridge Town Park on Sept. 25.

After practicing with the North Carolina Rowing Club on Lake Higgins a few weeks ago, Grimsley High School senior and coach-in-training Paul McGraw plays with Pearl, the team’s mascot.

Oakley Wall the “ox” was a show-stopper at the 2019 Great Pumpkin Event. This beloved event is back this year on Oct. 30 in the Oak Ridge Commons shopping center. Start planning your costume and one for your pet, too!

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It’s hard to believe, but our lovable Lab, Charlie, turns 10 this month. He was 8 weeks old when he came to live with us the day after Thanksgiving 2011 and our lives haven’t been the same since. My husband, Kelly, and I have had several dogs, but Charlie is different from all the others. As I’ve said before, he is “happiness on a leash” and seems to have a perpetual smile on his face. During the past decade, few things have changed about Charlie. Sure, he’s a bit slower and there are a few white highlights dotting his black coat, but his personality traits are much the same as when he was a puppy.

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arriving and getting him checked in, I couldn’t stay with him inside because of COVID restrictions, so had to wait in the parking lot for the doctor to call me. The news wasn’t good. Charlie was very sick, had a high temperature and low blood pressure.

calves, I certainly felt the pain! Thankfully, by the time we took him back for his two-week checkup, Charlie had recovered. The only remaining evidence of the close call we had is the long scar that dissects his belly and the large area of shaved hair that’s still in the process of growing back.

Later that day, we learned that Charlie had a large mass on his liver. The following day he had surgery. Fortunately, the mass was attached by a small piece of skin and was easily removed.

I’m very grateful for the vets and surgeon who worked with Charlie and that everything turned out okay with him, and I’m hoping for several more years with my happy-go-lucky puppy at heart.

Two days after surgery we were able to bring Charlie home for two weeks of recuperation. This meant only leashed potty walks, no other activity – and the dreaded collar of shame. Charlie took it all in stride.

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SATURDAY, OCT. 9  Fall extravaganza | Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church,

2614 Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge, invites the community to a fall arts and crafts extravaganza Oct. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendor space is available; visit orpc.org to learn more.  Fall Festival | Get ready to enjoy hay rides, bounce slides, face painting and balloon artists at the Fall Festival at Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mill Club Road in Greensboro on Oct. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain or shine).

Hot Diggitty Dog will be selling hot dogs and hamburgers and Kona Ice will be selling shaved ice. A variety of vendors will be selling homemade arts and crafts.  Music in the Park | The Town of Oak Ridge and the town’s Parks & Recreation Advisory Board invites the community to a Music in the Park event on Oct. 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Oak Ridge Town Park Amphitheater, 6231 Lisa Drive. This month, the Robertson Boys (Americana, gospel and country music) will be performing. Bring a lawn chair or blanket; food will be available for purchase. No alcohol allowed. The event is free, but donations for the band are appreciated.

MONDAY, OCT. 11  Blood drive | Morehead United Methodist Church at

3214 Horse Pen Creek Road in northwest Greensboro will host a blood drive Oct. 11, 2:30 to 7 p.m. All blood types are needed. Appointments can be made, but walk-ins are welcome. Visit redcrossblood.org to sign up, or call (336) 288-9399.  Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club | Northwest

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ASSAULT Oct. 3 | The sheriff’s District 1 office responded to an assault incident at 3:45 a.m. in the 8800 block of Hutchens Road in Stokesdale (off N.C. 65) involving alcohol.

Oct. 2 | A resident of the 7400 block of Strader Road in Summerfield (off N.C. 150 W) reported an unknown suspect fraudulently obtained $3,100 from him/her.

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Sept. 30 | A Greensboro resident reported a known suspect threatened him at Water Works car wash on Inman Road in northwest Greensboro.

FRAUD Oct. 1 | A resident of the 7500 block of Hepatica Lane in Summerfield (near U.S. 220 N) reported her identity had been used unlawfully between May 7

Oct. 4 | A 32-year-old male was arrested at 12:16 a.m. in the 7900 block of N.C. 68 N in Stokesdale on two counts of possession of stolen goods; a 30-year-old female was also arrested for an out-of-county offense and a probation violation.

THEFT Sept. 27 | A Stokesdale resident

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Tim Sessoms

Gail Dunham

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MAYOR (2-year term)

Summerﬁeld Town Council There are two open council seats.

John Doggett

Greg Fox

Teresa Perryman

Janelle Robinson

Mike Crawford

John Flynt

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MAYOR (4-year term)

Stokesdale Town Council (no photo submitted)**

Frank Bruno

Tim Jones

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Jim Kinneman

Ann Schneider

Mike Stone

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Rachel Crowder

Mark Nadel

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A hodgepodge of photos captured of sights and events in northwest Guilford County Photo by Chris Burritt/NWO Members of the North Carolina Rowing Club practice on Lake Higgins on a recent beautiful fall day in late September. Scott and Katie Jones, of Greensboro, started the club in 2018 and teach youth and adults how to row. Balancing the slender skiffs, which seat one, two and four rowers, requires coordination and “a lot of focus,'' Scott said. “Rowing is an humbling sport. Nobody is good when they start.''

Photo by Annette Joyce/NWO Built by Johnson & Lee, this 4BR, 3BA home at 7817 Backridge Drive in the North Ridge subdivision of Stokesdale is one of 26 homes being showcased in the Greensboro Builders Association’s Fall Parade of Homes, which takes place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 9-10 and 16-17 from 1 to 5 p.m. The parade will feature a mixture of in-person open houses and virtual tours. Admission is free.

Photos by Patti Stokes/NWO “Leo the Lion” (photo, upper right) gives Matthew Beal a friendly pat on the head at Oak Ridge Lions Club’s celebration on Sept. 30; the nonprofit was celebrating the 25th anniversary of its golf tournament, its largest annual fundraiser. The tournament held this past May netted record proceeds, making it possible to provide financial assistance to numerous people in the northwest Guilford area for eye exams and vision aids. The club also offers a scholarship each year to a high school senior, participates in the Adopt A Highway program and financially contributes to North Carolina Lions’ Camp Dogwood, a recreational facility at Lake Norman for the blind and visually impaired. Above left, Bank of Oak Ridge VP Jason Woods deals out cards to participants playing a Hi Lo card game; Bank of Oak Ridge, Rio Grande, Lowes Foods and members of the Maureena Shepherd & Associates-Allen Tate Real Estate team, all located in Oak Ridge Commons shopping center, contributed refreshments and activities for the celebration. For more info about Oak Ridge Lions Club, email Frank Kelleher, president, at frankxk95@gmail.com.

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members Jimmy Landreth and Jim Rigsbee – with the stipulation that the first $100,000 of the purchase price would come from the money allocated in this fiscal year’s budget for park capital improvements, and the remainder from the town’s reserves. Flynt, however, questioned why the three council members were willing to use all the money designated this year for capital park improvements, rather than moving forward on such things as an amphitheater or a basketball court.

“Is the situation that we don’t have enough money or that you guys just want to buy raw land and put everything on hold?” he asked. Flynt also said he objected to paying $24,000 more for the property than it had been appraised for. “I spend the town’s money like I do my own and I wouldn’t pay $24,000 more than an appraised value … so I’m going to be voting no,” he said. The property’s unique location would enable the town to increase the size of its park by 40%, Foy noted, adding that existing park infrastructure such as bathrooms and parking could be shared, creating economies of scale.

“It’s not often that this much land that borders our town park would come up for sale,” Foy said. “We did buy this property (where the town hall and town park are located) as a town 17 years ago. We paid $15,000 an acre, or $375,000 for 25 acres. I’m certain at that time that was a premium for an open piece of farm field, but I think it’s worked out for the community and I think the community appreciates having general use fields, a .7-mile walking trail, and playground equipment.

looked at several factors before voting in favor of the property purchase. “I consider myself to be the most conservative member on the council, but there isn’t any more land beside of us and in order to enhance our park, I felt like this was the thing to do … We had the opportunity, we had the money, and we didn’t have to tax citizens to do it,” he said. Referring to the over 600 survey responses the town received in early 2020 when it sought citizen input on future park improvements, Landreth said nature trails topped the list of desired features. While the council has made no decisions about how to develop the new property, Landreth said he would “try to persuade folks to make a nice nature trail in there.”

“Investing in property to expand the town park could also increase the town’s chances of being awarded a matching state PARTF (Parks and Recreation Trust Fund) grant in the future,” Foy said, before concluding, “I do not want to lose this land over $9,000.” Rigsbee said he regretted the council couldn’t be in total agreement with the purchase, but like Foy, he did not want to miss the opportunity over $9,000. In an interview this week, Landreth said he

Other desired park features citizens favored were more benches and playground equipment, a farmers market, amphitheater and a basketball court. Like Foy and others, Landreth said he hopes the investment in more land for a park expansion will increase the town’s chances of getting a matching PARTF grant in the future.

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by HELEN LEDFORD Alas, lawn chair days in the sun (a glass of iced, sweet tea in hand) are swiftly passing. Katydids’ hind legs are sawing out their autumn rhapsodies, and monarch butterflies hover about tall milkweed plants to deposit their eggs. It’s time to find a sweater for the cool mornings and the noticeably less warm evenings. September’s full or harvest moon moved its magnificent golden orb through the nighttime sky on Sept. 20. Early Native Americans celebrating the end of summer harvest fittingly called it the “full corn moon.” Memories of shucking those golden ears by the wagonload, in moonlight bright as noonday, and picking peanuts off dried vines, are stuck in my brain. A yearly ritual (and a fun one), it was a routine part of farm work. It seemed not so tedious a task, out in the field underneath a big yellow

moon. Telling ghost stories and other yarns added to our pleasure, though all the way home to bed we looked behind us with a creepy feeling clutching at our shirttails. Sure was fun to stick a bread pan full of those fat peanuts in the oven and parch them – a tasty, crunchy and healthy fall treat! The late “Red” Clodfelter, an Oak Ridge native, shared stories about some of the past corn shuckings in our own once-sleepy hamlet on the Ridge. Those were events where you took your sweetheart and, according to Clodfelter, the first guy to find an ear of corn with a red cob got to kiss the prettiest girl. With a big grin, he vaguely alluded to the fact that often there was a jar of “white lightning” hidden in the bounty to be shucked. That made the local boys work with more zeal, while the girls watched daintily, pretending mock horror at the very thought of a container of “spirits” somewhere in that pile of corn.

With October also comes the beautiful hunter’s moon, which will occur on Oct. 20 this year; it is sometimes dubbed the “blood moon” because of its reddish glow from seasonal atmospheric particles. Moonlit evenings were the favorite time for Native American braves to venture out with bow and arrow, for the nocturnal animals could be spotted more easily. On farms, with wheat and barley cut to the ground, hunted creatures had fewer places to hide. Hunting the raccoon, or “coon,” was and still is a very popular sport, and hound dogs are bred for that purpose. And whether it be Bluetick, Plott, or Redbone hounds, these canines, properly trained, are highly prized by their owners. Bill Gardner, born on the Ridge, long ago related how neighborhood men of former days liked to “run” their dogs at

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 Candidate Meet & Greet | Northwest Republican Women’s Club will hold a Meet & Greet event for Summerfield Town Council candidates Oct. 19, beginning 6:30 p.m. at Summerfield Farms, 3203 Pleasant Ridge Road in Summerfield. RSVPs required – RSVP at ncgopgal@gmail.com.

 Adoption run & walk | A 5K and 1-mile fun run fundraiser will be held Nov. 13, 9 a.m. at Oak Ridge Town Park, 6231 Lisa Drive in Oak Ridge, to raise funds for covering final costs of an Oak Ridge couple’s adoption of a child from India. Register online at www.4adoption.eventbrite.com and see more details on display ad, p. 11 of this issue.

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Kids enjoy Sparky’s Dash, which is a run through the fire station bay and around half of the building that takes place before the 5K gets underway.

Mark and Darlene Page of Summerfield enthusiastically cross the finish line to cheers and applause; they almost won a prize for being last to complete the 5K, in 1 hour and 7 minutes (one other walker finished behind them).

Alex Howerton, 15, of Oak Ridge was the top 5K finisher, with a time of 19.55.7.

If a prize had been given for widest smile crossing the finish line, Samantha Hyneman of Summerfield would have been a strong contender!

Connor Wray, 9, of Summerfield finished second in the Male age 10 and Under category, with a time of 31.23.1.

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Wayne Gold, 55, of Summerfield pushed his daughter, Lizzie, in a wheelchair along the entire 5K route and still ran at a 13.5 (minutes per mile) pace.

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...continued from p. 1 Among the 12 towns and two counties statewide awarded nearly $5.2 million in grants, Summerfield was the only one to win $500,000, the maximum PARTF award. The town also defied expectations among municipalities that first-year applications usually don’t win funding. Oak Ridge fell short for a second consecutive year. The PARTF committee turned down the town’s application for a $450,000 PARTF grant for the development of Heritage Farm Park. Earlier this week, the Town Council decided to move ahead with the project, estimated to cost $3.63 million. (See related article on p. 8.) Oak Ridge plans to rely on cash and borrowing to finance the expansion of Town Park, a commitment that Mayor Ann Schneider said will take priority over more spending for Bandera Farms Park. “We are happy that this project is moving forward,” Schneider said of Bandera Farms Park. “Oak Ridge has said that it will contribute to the maintenance, but we have received no detailed information on costs. “With that being said, we have a huge commitment here in Oak Ridge that will have to come first,” the mayor said in a telephone interview earlier this week. Piedmont Land Conservancy (PLC) bought the Bandera Farms Park property for $575,000 in February 2020, using a state grant and contributions from Summerfield, Oak Ridge, Guilford County and the city of Greensboro. Summerfield paid $82,500 while Oak Ridge chipped in $41,250. During its meeting in April, Summerfield Town Council voted 4-1 to approve the master plan for the park, and it authorized the town to apply for the $500,000 PARTF grant. During the meeting, Mayor BJ Barnes expressed support for the project, but he added he wants to make sure “we’re not going to be left holding a bag fiscally for our town.” He didn’t respond to an interview request earlier this week. Council member Teresa W. Perryman voted against advancing the project after

raising concerns about Summerfield’s responsibilities for opening and locking gates, cleaning restrooms and other maintenance of the trails preserve. The council ended its discussion of the park in April with a “wait-and-see” attitude toward the PARTF grant. “It was one of those things that if we get it, then we’ll come up with a really concrete plan about how to match it and go from there,” Walker said earlier this week. Summerfield has three years to use the PARTF grant once it signs a contract to accept the funds, according to Palmer McIntyre, PLC’s conservation manager. She spearheaded efforts to purchase the property, prepare the master plan and apply for the PARTF grant. Aside from PARTF, the master plan lists four other possible sources of state and federal grants, all of which require a local match of varying percentages by recipients. The project plans to seek a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior next year, McIntyre said in an email earlier this week. Separate from the PARTF grant, Summerfield leaders reported last month that the North Carolina Horse Council awarded the Bandera Farms Park project $50,000. McIntyre said she expects Guilford County to contribute to the project related to the development and maintenance of the Piedmont Greenway, a 19-mile trail from Greensboro to Winston-Salem that will run along the Reedy Fork floodplain of the Bandera Farms Park tract. McIntyre said she doesn’t expect further contributions from Greensboro, while Oak Ridge’s potential role is uncertain. “Summerfield will obviously be investing and contributing financially” in the development, operation and maintenance of the park, Town Manager Scott Whitaker said in an email. A memorandum of understanding will formalize the commitments of various municipalities, according to McIntyre, adding that negotiations to create the agreement will probably start early next The year. Northwest Observer •

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 Oak Ridge Elementary. We built our home in Oak Ridge so that one day our son could attend there, and are grateful we did. From the substantial number of nationally board-certified teachers to high student test scores, ORE is truly exceptional.  NWO editor for the pun in the September 24 burglary report. Editor’s note: I wish I were clever enough to deserve this grin, but alas, that “pun” was unintentional. Still, glad it made you smile.  Bi-Rite. You have not lost that loving feeling. David Wrenn (owner) and the other folks have worked so hard to serve our community for many years, and were the only ones who were reliably supplied through the pandemic. We love them!

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 The person who griped about Bi-Rite losing that “good ole country store” feeling. Shame on you! Congratulations to the Wrenns on your growing business and outstanding customer service, and bravo for having the best meat selection around!  Guilford County Tax Department for increasing the tax value on my 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 700% from last year,

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and taxing me accordingly. This car is 34 years old – really??  The person in last week’s issue who complained about the new Bi-Rite. Bi-Rite has loyally served the community of Stokesdale for over 50 years, and has been such a blessing. If you don’t like their new store, just shop elsewhere.  NWO and a couple of citizens for attempting to use the question section and the gripes section for a political hit. This is so predictable, since the election is near. Tim Jones will expose issues embarrassing to current/past council members. Editor’s note: I believe the key issue here is that the question about whether there were any plans for the building on U.S. 158 that Bi-Rite occupied for almost 60 years before its new store opened just around the corner had no political motivation whatsoever, and Jones’ questioning AM was to 10 AM Shopping Hours of its9intent unfounded and frankly, insulting. The only motivation for the question was curiosity – more than one reader had asked us if there were plans for

 The anti Bi-Rite griper. They sold beer and wine before. If you don’t like the Reserved for there Senior self-checkout, are Customers plenty of other lanes available. Frozen meat? Oh my! Did you notice the added hot bar and other amenities?

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the former Bi-Rite building, which seems reasonable considering it had been occupied by one tenant for over six decades, during which time it became a landmark in downtown Stokesdale. It’s too bad that Jones didn’t consider a much less inflammatory response – such as perhaps this one: “Actually, Bi-Rite owner David Wrenn is still leasing the building and we have not finalized any plans for how it will be used in the future.” That would have been a reasonable answer to a reasonable question and we could all have moved forward.  The “griper” about flex lunch at NWHS. It was great for tutoring, clubs and lunch with friends. A nice addition, and it’s a shame that a few people ruined it for all. Kids now eat quietly and alone. Can’t please everyone...

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night. Buster Linville (now deceased) owned a very spirited riding horse, borrowed by one hunter who attached a rope of approximately 20 feet in length to a raccoon skin. Man and horse bounded through the woods, up roads (there was little or no traffic back then) and over hills, dragging the raccoon pelt; the bevy of dogs followed in a frenzy, howling and “baying.” With their four-footed friends chasing hard after the scent of the animal hide, their masters followed raucously in an old pickup truck. At a particular “yelp” somebody would yell, “That’s my dog! Just listen to him!” Congenial, rowdy bragging ensued, each gentleman farmer declaring their “coon sniffer” to be the most worthy in the pack. This was definitely an important social event for the rural crowd! Coonhounds yelping, and cries of the hunters at night was exciting to me as a child. Moonlight glinted on the frosty fields as I watched through the window, the light from kerosene lanterns moving through our woods.

The most frantic baying of the dogs occurred when a raccoon was treed. Parsons, Tennessee, boasts the largest coon hunt in the world each April, with proceeds going to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. In North Carolina, raccoon season officially starts on Oct. 28 and ends in February, with a limit of three per day. Those little masked bandits that enjoy turning over our trash cans are still enjoyed as “good eating” by some who consider it a traditional Southern dish, served on a platter with sweet potatoes. Most likely, “coon” was a free food staple on the tables of countless families during the country’s Depression years. The harvest moon and hunter’s moon are traditionally honored by balls, festivals and other events. On the Wabash River near Lafayette, Indiana, a yearly hunter’s moon gathering still celebrates French and Indian harvest festivals in the 1700s. And country comedian Jerry Clower, who is no longer with us, immortalized the raccoon hunt in a hilarious video, accessible on YouTube. It is worth a watch, whether you are “country-fied” or not, while sipping a cup of hot cider as those colorful leaves flutter past your window …

HERITAGE FARM PARK ...continued from p. 8 for borrowing from $2.75 million to $3.25 million. In recent negotiations with the town, Truist Bank agreed to allow Oak Ridge to repay borrowing as often as monthly, helping reduce interest costs, while imposing no prepayment penalty, according to Anders. He said he wants to talk to a bank other than Truist, which was formed earlier this year from the merger of BB&T and SunTrust. Anders said he anticipates Oak Ridge repaying the loan earlier, as it did when it borrowed to build Town Hall and Town Park. He added that he favors paying for the park’s development with a mix of borrowing and cash to preserve the town’s fund balance. The council also instructed Town Manager Bill Bruce to work with consulting firm McGill Associates to advertise for construction bids for the park. If the town were able to open bids in December, it could let a contract to a general contractor as soon as January, Anders said.

On that schedule, the work could be complete in the second half of 2022, according to Bruce. However, the timing is uncertain due to possibly higher costs and the uncertainty of loan terms and securing a contractor, according to council members.

“We have a lot more decision points,” Kinneman said. “But as far as going forward, the need is there. This is a worthwhile long-term investment.” Earlier this year, regardless of the outcome of the PARTF grant application, the council decided to grade and install utilities on the property, while constructing restrooms and a parking lot. The town’s capital improvement plan also calls for the construction of two lighted multi-purpose fields, a trail, a playground and picnic shelters among improvements.

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NOBLE ACADEMY seeks to hire a bus driver to transport students from WinstonSalem and Kernersville to Noble Academy and back while ensuring the safety of the student passengers when in a school vehicle. This position is also responsible for the safe operation of a school bus and for meeting established bus schedules. Contact Francisco Guijoza at (336) 282-7044 or fguijoza@nobleknights.org. LOCAL HOMESCHOOL CO-OP is looking for teachers for the spring semester. Our classes meet on Thursdays and are divided into grades K-2nd, 3rd-5th, and 6th-12th. We are searching for art, P.E., and robotics instructors beginning in January. If there is another extracurricular class that you would like to teach as well, please reach out to us. Instructors must have a reliable mode of transportation and pass a background check. Please contact us at nlhg.reidsville@gmaill.com.

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MR. APPLIANCE of Greensboro is now hiring appliance repair technicians. Must have great customer service skills. Experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate. Paid vacations. Company vehicle. No nights or weekends required. $500 sign-on bonus. If interested, text or call Daniel at (252) 363-1510.

AUCTION. Saturday, October 16, 10am. 7763 Alcorn Road, Oak Ridge. For Jimmy Mabe (deceased) and Carolyn Mabe (living). Auctioneer – Kenneth R. Crews, NCAL #4327. 513 N. Main St., Kernersville, NC 27284. (336) 993-6735 or (336) 251-2528. Crewsauction.com.

THE CLEANING TECHNICIAN LLC. Back in business. Spring cleaning time is here. I would like to offer my cleaning services. I do detailed cleaning. I also offer carpet cleaning and floor steaming. Licensed, bonded, insured, and vaccinated. Call Lisa, (336) 207-0770.

MCGEE'S HANDYMAN SERVICES. Water-damaged wood replacement, bathroom remodel, decks and much more. Call (336) 423-1259.

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MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE. Saturday, Oct. 9, 7am-2pm. 1688 Deer Run Court, Oak Ridge. This is in the River Oaks development. Seasonal items, vintage and NASCAR memorabilia, kitchen items, and lots more!

ANNASARAH'S CLEANING. Excellent references. Trustworthy. Family owned business. Free estimates. (336) 543-3941.

FALL ARTS & CRAFTS EXTRAVAGANZA. Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church, 2614 Oak Ridge Rd., Oak Ridge. Saturday, Oct. 9, 10am-4pm. Vendor space available. Visit orpc.org under the welcome section for more info. THE STUDIO HOUSE TOUR. 4110 Oak Ridge Road, Summerfield. Sat., Oct. 9, 10am-5pm, and Sun., Oct. 10, 1-5pm. Featuring harpist Sarah Cavaiani, Sat., Oct. 9, 2-4pm. Part of the 23rd Annual Artstock Studio Tour, featuring 19 local artist and over 14 studio locations. Visit artstocktour.com and see display ad on page 24 for details.

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YARD SALE. Saturday, Oct. 9, 8am-noon. 5206 Saddle Brook Road, Oak Ridge. Miscellaneous items. Empty Nest YARD SALE! Saturday, Oct. 16, 8am-2pm. 5012 Robdot Drive, Oak Ridge. The kids are gone. Our loss is your gain for items at great prices. Houseware items, home décor, gaming chairs, drum set, lacrosse equipment, and furniture including chairs, sofa, TV stand and bed headboard. Rain date Oct. 23, same time.

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OUTDOOR FALL MARKET. Palestine UMC Fall Market. Sat., Oct. 16, 8am-12:30pm. 2954 Ellisboro Rd., Stokesdale. Breakfast biscuits and beverages, baked goods, canned goods, local produce, handmade items, Rada knives, Happy Home flavorings, cards, and yard sale items. Sponsored by Palestine United Methodist Women for their mission projects. Yard sale & vendor spaces are $10. Call (336) 427-3675. 2021 Bugle Boy Farm HORROR HOUSE. Oct. 15, 16, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30. 7-9pm (till 9:30pm on Saturdays). Five unique environments. All indoors. All terrifying. For details visit www.bugleboyfarm.com (where you can check out a video from last year’s Horror House!), or see display ad on p. 3.

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A-ACTION AIR. Air conditioning checkup, $49.95. Call (336) 268-6768 or (336) 382-3750.

CLEANING MAID-2- SHINE. Excellent ser vice, 15 years experience. Free estimates, excellent references. (336) 338-0223 PAOLA CLEANING SERVICE. Residential & commercial. Insured. (336) 669-5210

DECORATING BLISSFUL ART & FRAMING. SHOP LOCAL! Framing, gifts, graphic design. 4533 Hwy. 220 N., Summerfield. (336) 298-4502. EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture placement. E-mail appeninc@gmail.com or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411.

ELECTRICAL CKH ELECTRIC, LLC. Give us a call for your next residential, commercial, or industrial project. Free estimates, licensed, insured, & BBB accredited. (336) 944-4820. BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC. Got Power? Residential, commercial and solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192. Do you have ELECTRICAL NEEDS? Call Coble Electric LLC at (336) 209-1486.

FLOORING MONTERO'S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & finishing. Commercial & residential. Insured, 17 yrs. exp. Free est., exc. references. Call (336) 215-8842 or visit Monteros-hardwood-flooring.com.

CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING Gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com (336) 595-2873

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CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will fit to your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, (336) 231-1838.

L & T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE "We get you mowing!" Comm./res., all models. 2103 Oak Ridge Rd., Oak Ridge. Call (336) 298-4314, LandTsmallengineservice.com.

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APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr. Appliance A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.

GARY’S HANDYMAN HOME SERVICES “Providing value for the home-ownership experience.” Gary Gellert, serving NC’s Piedmont Triad area. Garygellert@gmail.com, (336) 423-8223. OLD SCHOOL HOME REPAIR See display ad on page 16. GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & Service Center. All types sold and repaired; comm./res. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. (336) 548-9286 or (336) 312-3844. AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIRS. One call fixes all! A+ with BBB. For a free estimate call (336) 643-1184 or (336) 987-0350. CLOCK DOCTOR. Free house calls for sick clocks. (336) 643-9931 or (336) 392-4124.

GRADING / HAULING BRAD'S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC. Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways, concrete work. (336) 362-3647. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150. H&L GRADING, LLC. No job too tough or too small. Call us first! We are a full-service grading company that specializes in residential projects. Owner/ operator Timmy Hart has more than 30 years of grading and equipment experience. Fully licensed and insured. Land clearing, debris removal, driveways, French drains and much more. (336) 543-7867. E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, demolition, lot clearing, excavating, bobcat work, etc. (336) 451-1282.

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EXTERIOR GREENSCAPES. Lawn maintenance service. Call for a free estimate (336) 682-1456.

DTW GRADING & HAULING, INC. Offering a sum of aggregates, including but not limited to: fill dirt, stone, asphalt millings, and crushed concrete. We also offer full bobcat services. Driveways, minor clearing, drainage solutions and snow removal. Daniel Wilson, (336) 339-0212.

DELIMA LAWNCARE. Commercial & Residential. Free estimates. (336) 669-5210.

NEW PHASE CONCRETE. Here for all your decorative concrete needs. Specializing in decorative stamp, stained, epoxy and all other concrete poured ﬁnishes as well. Also oﬀering refurbishment of existing stamped concrete. Make your existing stamped look like new again! (336) 399-1474 or (336) 595-4654.

STILL PERFECTION PAINTING. Reliable, skilled, aﬀordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com.

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SOUTHERN CUTZ LAWN CARE, oﬀering complete lawn maintenance services & bush hogging. Nathan Adkins, (336) 430-6086.

S&M SEAMLESS GUTTERS. Install new gutters. Repair and clean old gutters. Free estimates. Fully insured. (336) 587-8223 or (336) 709-5944.

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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. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 643-9332. www.carolinastumpandtreeservices.com.

SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or ﬁre pit? We can help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways & sidewalks, patios and more! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

MISC. HOME SERVICES/PRODUCTS ON EAGLE'S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519. JUNK & DEBRIS REMOVAL, construction, remodeling, and general cleanup, outbuildings, garages, basements, yard waste, etc. Also can haul mulch. Call (336) 706-8470.

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

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HILL LAWNCARE & OUTDOOR SERVICES. Free est. Call (336) 669-5448.

COX POOL SERVICE. Openings, closings, routine maintenance, weekly service. No contracts, free estimates! (336) 327-5122.

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

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336-420-0200 LAWNCARE / LANDSCAPING ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. (336) 643-9157. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic./Ins. 40+ years experience. All phases of tree work. Lots & natural area thinning and cleanup. Large shrubbery jobs, chipping. Oak Ridge. Call (336) 643-1119. Hire a local with references. INTEGRITY TREE SERVICE, LLC. Tree removal, risk assessment, tree pruning, dead wood removal. Competitive pricing. Fully insured. Owner-operated. Call for free estimate, (336) 210-8310. COLFAX LAWNCARE. Core aeration & seeding. Fertilizing, mowing, trimming, pine needles. Complete lawn care maintenance. Res./comm. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 33 years. (336) 362-5860.

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CONCRETE COATINGS Flake Epoxy Systems Garage Floor and Concrete Resurfacing Decorative Concrete Overlays Eric Sauls, Owner ● (336) 970-3543 Call for your free estimate 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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LAWSON'S PAINTING. Custom decks, pressure washing, boat docks, block ﬁll, wood repair, stain work, textured ceilings, sheetrock repair. Call (336) 253-9089.

PLUMBING BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR. No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic./ Ins. Cleanliness in your home is our #1 priority. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924. WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc. (336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info. FREEMAN PLUMBING – new construction, remodel and repair. For ALL your plumbing needs! (336) 580-4525.

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

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

CARLOS & SON PAINTING. Interior and exterior. 24 hours/7 days a week. Free estimates, licensed/insured. (336) 669-5210.

CUTTING EDGE PRESSURE WASHING Aﬀordable, dependable. Please call anytime for free estimate. (336) 706-0103.

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

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REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION AMERICAN BUILDER CONSTRUCTION. Repairs & remodeling, kitchens/baths, additions, decks, attics, basements. Licensed & insured. Short wait list. NC General Contractors. (336) 225-7478.

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

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ROOFING CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC. 40 + years experience. (336) 643-8191. PREMIER ROOFING. Commercial/residential. Providing service for all of your roofing needs. Locally owned. Please call (336) 430-9507 for free assessments. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION. Lifetime shingle and metal roofing. We fi nance. Free Estimates. Since 1979. Please call (336) 362-6343. DUSTIN CLINARD ROOFING. Shingles, metal, and leak repairs. Call (336) 268-1908.

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JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com. ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981.

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PORTABLE WELDING SERVICE. Welding & fabrication services. Call (336) 908-6906 YOGA CLASSES in Summerﬁeld. Kids & adults. Beginner friendly. Please see YOGALANE.COM for info. (336) 298-1119.

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Carlotta Lytton, CPA............................16 Kimberly Thacker Accounting..............16 Samuel K. Anders, CPA, MSA, PC.......14

Southern Foods ...................................15

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Beamer Tire & Auto ............................ 11 EuroHaus ..................................... 28, 35 Piedmont Truck Tires...........................32 Prestige Car Wash ...............................21 Tire Max ................................................7

HAIR CARE Great Clips ..........................................20 Elvis Mendoza In-Home Massage........16

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Bath Planet .........................................38 Old School Home Repair .....................16 TM Construction Services ....................38

BEK Paint Company ............................37 Carpets by Direct .................................14 CharCo Concrete Coatings ..................37 Eanes Heating & AC............................22 New Garden Landscaping & Nursery ..33 Scott’s Tractor, Reidsville .....................13 Stokesdale Heating & Air.......................4 Stokesdale Storage ..............................38 Wilson Seamless Gutters .....................37

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Ann Schneider, Oak Ridge...................10 Janelle Robinson, Summerfield ............19 Jim Kinneman, Oak Ridge...................31 John Doggett, Summerfield.................19 Mike Stone, Oak Ridge..........................8 Tim Sessoms, Summerfield .................19

Gladwell Insurance Agency ...................4

BANK / LENDING NFM Lending ......................................25

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CHILDREN’S SERVICES Guardian Ad Litem ..............................28

DANCE, MUSIC, ART Destination Arts...................................21

DENTAL SERVICES Summerfield Family Dentistry ................8

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Operation Xcel ....................................18

EMPLOYMENT Atlantic Contracting Company.............35

EVENTS Autumn Harvest Jubilee ......................25 Boy Scout Chili Fundraiser .....................6 Bugle Boy Farm Horror House...............3 Great Pumpkin Event........................... 17 Midkiff Adoption 5K ............................ 11 Oak Ridge Firemen’s BBQ .....................5 Parade of Homes ..................................2 The Studio House: ArtStock Tour.........24 YMCA of GSO – Freaky 4-Miler ...........27

EVENT VENUE The Gardens at Gray Gables ...............23

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LEGAL SERVICES Barbour & Williams Law ......................10 Scott Tippett, Hagan Barrett Law..........6

MEDICAL CARE Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist ......29 Atrium Health WF Baptist – Summerfield..33 LeBauer HealthCare............................34 Murphy Wainer Orthopedics ..................3 Novant – Forsyth Pediatrics .................21 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ................20 UNCG Adult Cognition Lab .................22

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PET SERVICES & PRODUCTS Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital .................12 Northwest Animal Hospital .................. 11

REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty ............................38 DeDe Cunningham, Keller Williams .....18 Nicole Gillespie, RE/MAX ....................29

RESTAURANTS Bistro 150 ............................................33 Ridge Shrimp & Oyster ........................21 Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina ............20

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