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From left, Summerﬁeld’s proposed town hall has gone through design changes, including a reduction in size, since an architectural plan was presented earlier this year; Oak Ridge’s Special Events Committee is raising funds to build a site to honor veterans; the Oak Ridge Easter Horse Show returned last spring after an 8-year hiatus; after 60 years in its old location in downtown Stokesdale, Bi-Rite moved into a new space around the corner, where owner David Wrenn continues his same friendly greetings and personal customer service.

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COVID-19 disruptions, development debates and elections topped the news in Summerﬁeld, Oak Ridge and Stokesdale last year. Here’s a month-by-month breakdown of some of the key local issues we covered …

compiled by CHRIS BURRITT

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Couch’s proposal relies on the county, which would create a special tax district to charge property owners in the proposed Summerfield development for water and sewer services. According to the developer’s plan, the city of Greensboro would extend water and sewer lines to his property in Summerfield.

Summerfield Farms expansion Summerfield Farms owner and developer David Couch pursued his plans for residential and commercial development of roughly 1,000 acres in Summerfield in a presentation by his lawyer, Tom Terrell, to

NW Guilford mayors say ‘no’ to reinstated mask mandate No mandate in place yet for local towns, but commissioners will vote Jan. 13 to consider adopting countywide mask mandate; if approved, it would go into effect the same day by PATTI STOKES and CHRIS BURRITT NW GUILFORD – The mayors of Summerfield, Oak Ridge and Stokesdale say the majority of their town council members oppose the reinstatement of Guilford County’s indoor mask mandate

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Guilford County commissioners, acting as the county’s Board of Health, will meet Jan. 13 to consider adopting a countywide mask mandate for those 5 and older when inside public buildings and businesses.

News in brief .............................. 2 Your Questions.......................... 4 Pets & Critters ............................ 9 Attracting feathered friends .. 10 Adoptable Pets ....................... 13 Community Calendar ........... 14 Crime/Incident Report .......... 15 Youth Sync............................... 19 Grins and Gripes ....................22 Classifieds ............................... 27 Index of Advertisers ............... 31 NWO On The Go .....................32

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Preview: Jan. 6 Oak Ridge Town Council meeting by CHRIS BURRITT

OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge Town Council plans to consider moving ahead with the next steps in borrowing money for the construction of Heritage Farm Park. As previously reported, the town’s finance officer is negotiating loan terms with Truist Financial. The council has scheduled a public hearing during its meeting this Thursday, Jan. 6, to gather views about the proposal for Oak Ridge to borrow by means of an installment financing agreement. After the hearing, the council will consider approving a resolution authorizing town staff to file an application for approval of the agreement by state regulators.

Planning has advanced since October when the council voted unanimously to start lining up financing and a general contractor for the estimated $3.63 million project. After appropriating $855,000 for the project in this fiscal year’s budget, the council anticipates borrowing about $2.75 million and possibly more if materials and labor costs rise. In other business, the council will consider reappointing John Jenkins, Paul Benz, Stuart Mease and Jim Harton to the Finance Committee. The council will also consider approving the addition of Town Park staff and consider authorizing the purchase of new park equipment to

Town Manager Bill Bruce recommended the council approve the purchase of a Gravely Pro Turn 672 zero turn mower at a cost of $15,692.24 and a Sand Pro 3040 at a cost of $19,946.86 for infield grooming, fine grading and other tasks.

authorizing the transfer of donations to the town and money raised by the Special Events Committee to restricted funds earmarked for construction of Veterans Honor Green, a site honoring veterans that will be located in Heritage Farm Park.

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Separately, the council will consider approving the addition of Red Fox Drive and Red Fox Court to the system of secondary roads maintained by the N.C. Department of Transportation.

The 7 p.m. meeting at Town Hall this Thursday, Jan. 6, is open to the public. It can also be viewed on the town’s YouTube channel. For more information or an agenda, visit www.oakridgenc.com.

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DeVaney, Foy, Kinneman elected as towns’ mayor pro tem NW GUILFORD – Summerfield Town Council voted unanimously during its Dec. 14 meeting to elect Lynne Williams DeVaney as mayor pro tem, succeeding Tim Sessoms in that role after he was elected mayor in the Nov. 2 municipal election. DeVaney is in the

third year of her first 4-year term on the council. At its Dec. 10 meeting, Stokesdale Town Council elected Councilman Derek Foy as its mayor pro tem; Foy is also in the third year of his first 4-year term on the council.

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And in Oak Ridge, the town council again selected Jim Kinneman to serve as its mayor pro tem after he was reelected in November to his third consecutive 4-year-term on the council. According to North Carolina law, the mayor pro tem (MPT), who is elected from among a municipality’s council members, serves temporarily in place of the mayor when the mayor is absent, and “exercises all of the functions of the mayor, including discretionary, ministerial, executive and administrative, legislative and judicial or quasi-judicial powers” when acting

Besides presiding over meetings and carrying out other mayoral responsibilities in the mayor’s absence, Jim Kinneman an MPT in North Carolina has at least one statutory power even when the mayor is not absent, which is the authority to call a special meeting. In other business at its Dec. 14 meeting, Summerfield Town Council selected newly elected council member Janelle Robinson as the authorized signer of town checks and the town’s delegate on the Piedmont Triad Regional Council. It also reappointed councilman John O’Day as the town’s representative on the Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Transportation Advisory Committee.

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Preview: Jan. 11 Summerﬁeld Town Council meeting SUMMERFIELD – Summerfield Town Council will hold its first meeting of 2022 on Tuesday, Jan. 11, beginning 6:30 p.m. in Summerfield Community Center, 5804 Centerfield Road. Emergency service, committee/ board reports and a finance report are among the usual agenda items, as is a period for public comments. Business from the manager includes a UDO text amendment case continued from the Oct. 12, 2021 council meeting and a presentation by Jesse Day, regional planning director with Piedmont Triad Regional Council,

on the land use plan update. The council will hear a request by Summerfield Farms Village to reconsider planning/development fees and will discuss lighting for the pedestrian tunnel that runs under U.S. 220. A proposed FY2022–23 budget calendar will be presented for council’s approval, and donation/pledge forms for items at the new town hall will be discussed. The meeting will be livestreamed on the town’s Facebook page. For a complete meeting agenda, visit www.summerfieldnc.gov.

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Opponents of Couch’s plans voiced their concerns during a series of meetings. In August, citing “divisiveness in the community,” the developer paused his efforts but said he’d return with a new plan. He withdrew his application for a text amendment to the town’s development regulations that would allow higher density housing and has yet to unveil a new proposal.

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Nearly a year after the COVID-19 outbreak abruptly forced the closing of schools, middle and high school students in Guilford County were given the option of returning to in-person classroom instruction two days per week. The phased resumption of in-person classes provided relief to students who had endured the challenges of remote learning and limited interactions with friends and teachers. Remote learning remained an option for students. Not all students were eager to return to the classroom, especially after settling into the routine of remote learning and finding ways to socialize with friends outside of school.

New Summerfield town hall Summerfield Town Council got its first look at the initial renderings of a proposed new town hall as planning for the $3.5 million project advanced. As construction costs soared, town leaders worked with Creech & Associates, the project’s architect, and construction manager Samet Corp. to reduce expenses for the single-level building. Despite its pledge to spend no more than $3.5 million, the council voted 3-2 in November to proceed with final planning for the project, although it’s estimated to exceed the original budget by about $272,934. The town’s Finance Committee is evaluating how to pay for the town hall – cash, borrowing or a combination of both – if the council decides to proceed •with Totally local since 1996 construction.

MARCH

Lawsuit appeal dismissed The North Carolina Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal of an earlier ruling related to a lawsuit filed by three Summerfield residents against the town and some council members in 2019. Town leaders said they hoped the ruling would bring an end to a series of lawsuits related to former councilman Todd Rotruck. He was removed from Summerfield Town Council after the Guilford County Board of Elections determined he had not established permanent residency in the town. In an opinion, appeals court Judge Jefferson Griffin wrote that Don Wendelken and Dwayne Crawford had not shown proper standing to “bring their claims as alleged and therefore failed to state a claim for which the court could provide a remedy.” Danny Nelson withdrew from the lawsuit in 2019 during his campaign seeking election as Summerfield’s mayor. The suit argued the town unlawfully spent taxpayer money for the legal defense of council member Dianne Laughlin, appointed to replace Rotruck.

APRIL

Horse show returns The Oak Ridge Easter Horse Show made a comeback, ending an eightyear hiatus of the event with deep roots and a rich history in the community. Steeple Hill Farm in Summerfield hosted the show, revitalized with volunteers led by Oak Ridge native Isaac Bennett. He said he refused to listen to naysayers who doubted the show could be revived. The annual Easter weekend horse show is back on the calendar for April 15-16, 2022.

Water on towns’ wish lists Leaders in Summerfield, Oak Ridge and Stokesdale put water as one of their top priorities for spending their share of $104 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds appropriated to Guilford County. Skip Alston, chairman of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners,

asked mayors from across the county to identify projects for which they’d use funding from the American Rescue Plan. The interest in water projects in northwestern Guilford County aligned with Alston’s desire to spend to improve water and sewer services countywide to enhance public safety and economic development.

MAY

North Carolina’s top fire officer Jenna Daniels, assistant chief for Summerfield Fire Department, was named Fire Officer of the Year for 2021 by the North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs. Daniels was the first firefighter in Summerfield and the first member of her family of firefighters to win the honor. The award was based on the recommendation of Summerfield Fire Chief Chris Johnson.

Jumping Bean on the move After more than nine years selling coffee, fruit smoothies and pastries through the sliding window of a small

orange building on wheels, Jumping Bean owner Kevin Murray was forced to relocate his business from Summerfield Square Shopping Center. The center’s owner, Kotis Properties, informed Murray in an April 20 letter that it was terminating his long-term month-to-month lease, citing “planned changes in the center.” Murray moved the Jumping Bean to the parking lot of Greensboro Performing Arts on Summerfield Road in July, and recently said his business is doing better than ever at its new location.

JUNE

Big spending on projects As the town councils in Summerfield and Oak Ridge prepared their budgets for the new fiscal year, they decided to tap their towns’ reserves to help pay for major projects. Summerfield’s budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 appropriates $3.32 million from the town’s fund balance for development and construction of the new town hall. In Oak Ridge, the

budget draws $712,623 from the town’s reserves to help cover capital investments, including initial development of Heritage Farm Park. Stokesdale Town Council approved a $100,000 capital outlay for the town’s park.

Tragic farewell Hundreds gathered at Oak Ridge Town Park to mourn and share memories of two 19-year-olds killed in an alcohol-related traffic accident. Zach Williamson, a graduate of Northwest High School’s Class of 2020, and Jeff Jones, a graduate of Southwest High School’s Class of 2020, died after the vehicle in which they were riding crashed on Williard Road in Oak Ridge. Jacob Stevens, the driver, and passenger Tavis Williamson, both graduates of Northwest High School, sustained injuries that were non-life threatening. Stevens was charged with numerous counts including underage drinking, driving while impaired and two counts of felony death by motor vehicle.

JULY

Oak Ridge’s water system Oak Ridge Town Council voted to hire Envirolink Inc. to operate a municipal water system, advancing more than two decades of efforts to supplement homeowners’ private wells and community wells in subdivisions. The town is seeking state environmental approval for creating the water system, which initially would serve new subdivisions with at least 30 lots. Homeowners who get water from private wells won’t be required to hook up to the municipal system, according to town officials.

Veterans’ site kicks off campaign A donation of $10,000 kicked off efforts to raise money for Oak Ridge’s new site honoring military veterans. The gift by Bernard and Anna Walraven will help volunteers, led by the town’s Special Events Committee, raise $150,000 for the Veterans Honor Green.

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Earlier, Oak Ridge Town Council committed to providing $68,000 in matching funds over two years for construction of the site in Heritage Farm Park.

If all of that funding comes through, the town will still need about $650,000 to develop the park, which is estimated to cost $1.79 million, according to Palmer McIntyre, PLC’s conservation planner.

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Just hours after serving the last customers in Bi-Rite’s store on U.S. 158, owner David Wrenn opened his new store just around the corner. It’s nearly four times as big as the original outlet that operated in downtown Stokesdale for almost 60 years. The new store offers sit-down dining for customers who buy freshly prepared fried chicken, green beans and other items. One thing hasn’t changed – Wrenn’s practice of greeting customers by name as they enter the store and head out the door.

OCTOBER

TikTok-inspired school vandalism Social-media inspired destruction and damage of property at Northwest Guilford and Northern Guilford high schools led to punishment of students and restitution for the vandalism. The students had engaged in an activity on the mobile phone app TikTok that encouraged vandalism and theft. The acts were captured on phone cameras and then shown on TikTok as part of the “devious licks” challenge that gained popularity among students nationwide until TikTok, school administrators and parents took steps to end the misbehavior.

Bandera Farms Park wins grant Residential rezoning Summerfield won a $500,000 match- in Stokesdale ing grant from the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) for development of Bandera Farms Park for horseback riding and hiking. Summerfield also received a $50,000 grant from the North Carolina Horse Council for development of the park, and it is seeking $100,000 from the state Recreational Trails Program. The Piedmont Land Conservancy (PLC) •isTotally local since 1996 helping Summerfield seek additional

Amid rising demand for housing, developer Kevan Combs won approval for the rezoning of nearly 153 acres on Angel-Pardue Road for single-family residential use. Stokesdale Town Council voted 4-1 to rezone the property from agricultural (AG) to conditional-use planned development residential (C-PD-R). The rezoning stipulated that the property be used only

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Jim and Beth Rigsbee of Stokesdale delight in their dog, Woodrow. Named after President Woodrow Wilson, the couple felt that since Woodrow was a mutt, he should at least have a high-society name. Graced with many nicknames, he also answers to Woody, Woody Wilson, Wilson Woods and Woody Woodrow. He loves nothing more than a soft bed and pillow.

Summerfield resident Lisa Turnage shared these pictures of her beautiful furry friends, Sophie the cat and Logan, a 3-year-old black lab. Sophie holds an especially sweet spot in Turnage’s heart, as she got Sophie from her parents just a month before her father passed away from cancer.

The Pegram girls, who reside in Stokesdale, love their barn cats. (Left), Kylie Pegram of Stokesdale holds Leon, who loves cuddles and golf cart rides and often seeks attentio n. (Right) Kylie’s sister, Kate, snuggles with Patc h, who has been deemed “snooty” becaus e he is happy to distance himself from Leo n and likes to do his own thing, happy to not be the center of attention. Kylie and Kat e report that both cats are adored – and very spoiled!

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How to attract fine-feathered creatures of varied species by ANNETTE JOYCE Oak Ridge resident Martha Pittman doesn’t remember a time when she wasn’t interested in birds. Growing up, Pittman said she enjoyed watching the array of birds that were attracted to the many feeders her mother kept filled and listening to her father as he pointed out the various species of birds that crossed their path. Not surprisingly, as an adult Pittman carried her parents’ habits with her and began feeding the feathered creatures that flew within range of her own home. Pittman said she started out in the late ‘70s with a single feeder and a small bird bath on her deck. Today, her yard has seven feeders, some bluebird boxes and natural habitat to shelter the birds. She’ll add hummingbird feeders in the summer and landscape her yard to attract these busy birds as well as other pollinators. Pittman is one of a growing number of people who have become fascinated with attracting birds and providing them with food and shelter. According to “Science Daily,” an online resource for scientific research,

over 57 million households in the United States feed backyard birds. Most people feed the birds because of a desire to help wildlife or to connect with nature. Others do so simply because they enjoy watching the different birds that come to their feeders. Often people start out as Pittman did, with a single feeder, and continue to add feeders and birdhouses. But as a novice, where do you begin? While choosing from the vast array of feeders and food can seem overwhelming, the best advice when starting out is to do a little research before you jump in – and keep things simple.

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Putting out a mixture of bluebird pellets and mealworms is a great way to attract bluebirds. Planting bird-friendly bushes also makes for a welcoming yard.

Feeders range from those that are basic and functional to those with highly decorative styles. Most feeders are designed for seed, but some are intended to hold packets of suet (animal fat), or in the case of

hummingbirds, sugar water. When selecting your bird feeder, look for one that is large enough to hold an ample amount of food. Especially in the winter, you don’t want to be outside filling up a feeder on a daily

basis. Also, if you have a large squirrel population, it’s a good idea to go with a feeder that will deter these persistent creatures from cleaning out the feeder before the birds even get a chance to fly by.

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Sunﬂower seeds are sure to draw a few cardinals to your home. When a male (right) is courting a female, he will offer her seeds beak to beak.

A lot of people, Pittman included, especially like feeding bluebirds. This requires some target feeding.

The food you select will determine the type of birds that are drawn to your feeder. For those just getting started, you won’t go wrong with using a mixture of seed types, which will attract a variety of birds. Be aware that seed mixtures can be messy, because birds will pick through the seeds and throw out the ones they don’t want. Even so, this can be a good thing. “Some birds won’t eat from the birdfeeder,” said Pittman, noting that birds such as doves prefer to get their food from the ground. Sunflower seeds are a popular choice for attracting blue jays, cardinals, chickadees, finches, nuthatches and sparrows. Pittman likes to purchase the seed mix and then add extra

sunflower seeds to make sure these birds hang out at her feeders. Another option is suet, a cake of animal fat that’s often mixed with seeds and enclosed in a wire cage. This is a healthy source of protein and is especially good for birds during the cold winter months – in fact, according to allaboutbirds.org, raw suet grows rancid quickly when temperatures are above freezing so it’s not advisable to offer it except in winter. Note, starlings are very fond of suet, so if you want to dissuade this species, allaboutbirds.org offers this advice: “Offer suet in a feeder that requires birds to feed hanging upside down. Woodpeckers, chickadees and nuthatches will access it easily, but starlings cannot.”

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 Town Council meeting | Oak Ridge Town Council will meet Jan. 6, starting at 7 p.m. at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. The meeting will be livestreamed on the town’s YouTube channel and a link will be subsequently posted on the town’s Facebook page. Visit www.oakridgenc.com for a meeting agenda. More info: (336) 644-7009.

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 Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club | Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club (NGWC) is a nonprofit organization with members including women from all walks of life who share a commitment to community service. The group will hold its monthly meeting Jan. 10, starting at 7 p.m. To learn more about NGWC or to attend the meeting as a guest, contact Tiffany Hansen, president, at (336) 404-8038 or tiffanykhansen96@gmail.com.

 Town Council meeting | Stokesdale Town Council will meet Jan. 13, starting at 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. Citizens may attend in person, or virtually via Zoom. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the town’s YouTube channel. Visit www. stokesdale.org for a meeting agenda and/or a link to join the meeting via Zoom. More info: (336) 643-4011.

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has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest/northern Guilford County ... ASSAULT Dec. 31 | Law enforcement officers responded to an aggravated assault involving weapons in the 5400 block of Francisco Drive in northwest Greensboro (off Carlson Dairy Road). Jan. 1 | Officers responded to an aggravated assault involving someone with a knife in the 8400 block of Spotswood Road/Ashview Court in Summerfield (near U.S. 158).

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY Jan. 1 | Guilford County District 1 Sheriff’s Office on Summerfield Road in Summerfield reported an unknown suspect cut a screen door to the building and attempted to pry it open to gain entry.

Dec. 30 | Officers responded to a domestic incident in the 8000 block of Mountain Brook Road in northwest Greensboro (near Lake Brandt Road). Dec. 31 | Officers responded to a domestic incident in the 3200 block of Pleasant Ridge Road in Summerfield.

FOUND PROPERTY Dec. 10 | Officers discovered a black Ruger 9mm handgun, a black holster, a black Ruger 9mm magazine and 13 9mm bullets in the 5800 block of Stanley Huff Road in Summerfield.

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Dec. 10 | A resident of the 7200 block of Mackintosh Place in Summerfield (near Bunch Road) reported an unknown suspect had fraudulently used DISORDERLY CONDUCT his personal identification information. Dec. 14 | At around 6:50 p.m., an Dec. 14 | A resident of the 5900 block employee of Walgreens in Summerfield of Pepper Road in Oak Ridge discovreported a disorderly customer. ered an unknown suspect had fraudulently used her personal identification DOMESTIC INCIDENT information on Aug. 18. Dec. 19 | Officers responded to a Lubeofno Dec. 28 | A resident of the 8000 block domestic incident in theQuick 2500 block or oil chaappointment neededMeadows Drive in Stokesof Northwest Rivers Edge Road in Summerfield (off Witty Road). dale (near fnges & state inspections U.S. 158) reported an

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THEFT Dec. 7 | An employee of Lomax Construction in Colfax reported an unknown suspect stole a catalytic converter worth $2,000 from a company vehicle sometime between Dec. 1 and Dec. 7. Dec. 7 | A resident of the 8300 block of Wrights Farm Lane in Summerfield (off U.S. 158) reported an unknown suspect stole his blue/black LS tractor worth $35,000 during the night. Dec. 8 | An employee of Food Lion on U.S. 220 in Summerfield reported at 5:30 p.m. an unknown suspect stole a customer’s purse, which contained her wallet with her driver’s license, personal cards, banking cards and several store cards, along with a black pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses. Dec. 9 | An employee of Clouds Tobacco & Vape in Oak Ridge reported at 9:45 a.m. an unknown suspect stole $105 worth of merchandise. Dec. 14 | A resident of the 3800 block of Eagle Downs Way in Summerfield (off Pleasant Ridge Road) reported an unknown suspect stole two shirts, two sweaters and a pair of brown UGG boots, worth $70 altogether. Dec. 16 | An employee of Clouds Tobacco & Vape in Oak Ridge reported at 3:05 a.m. an unknown suspect broke the glass of the front door to gain entry,

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then stole several cartons of cigarettes and $250 from the cash register; damage is estimated at $400, and the total number of cigarette cartons stolen was unknown at the time of reporting. Dec. 28 | A resident of the 8000 block of Osage Road (near N.C. 65) reported an unknown suspect stole an orange/ black STIHL chainsaw worth $400. Dec. 30 | A resident of the 5300 block of Bunch Road in Summerfield reported an unknown suspect stole a yellow/ green John Deere tractor, a bale spear and a box scraper, worth $28,000 altogether, from her farm facility. Jan. 1 | A resident of the 5700 block of Bunch Road in Oak Ridge reported an unknown suspect entered his unlocked vehicle and stole a black pair of Oakley sunglasses and a black pair of Costa Del Mar sunglasses, valued at $500 altogether, along with $50 cash.

UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE Dec. 30 | A resident of the 8300 block of Wrights Farm Lane in Summerfield reported a known suspect used his vehicle without his permission.

VANDALISM Dec. 6 | A resident of the 8300 block of Wrights Farm Lane in Summerfield reported an unknown suspect vandalized all four tires, both side mirrors and the front windshield of his vehicle, causing $1,330 worth of damage.

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Metro 4A athletes recognized

The following Northwest Guilford and Northern Guilford High School athletes were recently recognized in the Metro 4A 2021-2022 fall sports All-Conference summary:

Volleyball Northern Guilford’s Maddie Sides, Macy Bolyard and Peyton Youth, and Northwest Guilford’s Sofia Ortega, Julia Humphrey, Grace Austin and Zoe Whisnant were named All-Conference volleyball players. Northern’s Macy Bolyard was also named Utility Player of the Year.

Women’s Golf Northern Guilford’s Olivia Tolbert, Charlie Gaines, Grace Jersey and Ashlyn Strickland, and Northwest Guilford’s Leah Edwards, Catherine DeSiena, Brooke Tyler and Kendall Tyler were named All-Conference women’s golf players. Northwest’s Leah Edwards was also named Conference Player of the Year and Northwest’s Coach Ron Bare was named Conference Coach of the Year for women’s golf.

Women’s Tennis Northern Guilford’s Sophia Davis and Cassie Townes, and Northwest Guilford’s Hanna Gentel, Cameron McCollum and Lori Brown were named All-Conference women’s tennis players.

Men’s Cross Country Northern Guilford’s Matthew Weaver and Hazen Harvell, and Northwest Guilford’s Nicolas Hamilton, Nicholas

Adames, David Masneri and Riley Hinkle were named All-Conference athletes for men’s cross country.

Women’s Cross Country Northern Guilford’s Estelle Teague, Jiya Patel, Kiersten Kohler, Natalie States and Olivia Bayer were named All-Conference athletes for women’s cross country. Northern Guilford’s Thanh Ngo was named Conference Coach of the Year for women’s cross country.

Men’s Soccer Northern Guilford’s Grant McNeill, William Murphy and Griffin Lee, and Northwest Guilford’s Adam Gordy, Ali Al-Qaq, Diego Giffuni, Matisse Ritenis and Reid Rouse were named AllConference men’s soccer players. Northwest Guilford’s Ali Al-Qaq was also named Offensive Player of the Year.

Football Northern Guilford’s Terrell Timmons, Manny Elliott, Jack Mercer, Jordan Mcinnis, Austin Flippin, Jack Gooch, Jay Underwood, Vance Bolyard, Connor Lachesky and Tyler McNeil, and Northwest Guilford’s Xavier Simmons, Trent Cloud, Tanner Ballou, Dylan Kesselring and Bristol Carter were named All-Conference football players.

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by saying that this was quality control. She said she would not feed kids food that she would not eat herself. If she tastes it, then she can tell if the taste is off.

NORTHERN GUILFORD – Cafeteria manager Michelle Perry was with her staff at Northern Elementary on the morning of Wednes“This is definitely someday, Jan. 5, as she is each thing I can appreciate as school-day morning, ready a parent and principal,” to sample the meal they Michelle Perry Richmond continued. “The prepared for the students. It’s a ritual that she and her Courtesy photo/GCS food in our cafeteria is so good that most days I and team continue each day to other staff buy cafeteria food. She and ensure the food is delicious and ready to serve. But this day was a little differ- her staff decorate based on holidays, interact with the students, and never ent, because Perry was surprised with run out of hot food. She is always the news that she had been named pleasant and great to her staff. Mrs. the January GCS Employee of the Perry is definitely deserving of this Month. Perry was nominated by staff mem- award for the time and care that she puts into serving our students!” bers at Northern Elementary, including Principal Dr. Robert Richmond, who wrote: “Mrs. Perry is an amazing manager, but most of all she cares. We noticed that Mrs. Perry and her staff eat lunch prior to the kids coming in. When asked about this, she responded

Perry received a $50 gift card courtesy of the Greensboro Jaycees. During the month of January, her photo will hang at the district’s central office, at Northern Elementary and at the Greensboro Jaycees’ office.

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When high school sophomore Jordan Nestor learned about Triad Honor Flight’s mission to honor local veterans with a one-day trip to visit memorials in Washington, D.C., he knew he wanted to be part of this event which had its first flight on Veterans Day last November.

“It was a godsend to have Jordan coordinating the students and Key Club,” said Alison Huber, executive director for Triad Honor Flight. “His efforts helped make (the day) a huge success.”

A member of Northwest Guilford High School’s Key Club, Nestor approached Jennifer Goldin, a teacher at Northwest and the club’s advisor, about the club becoming involved in the event and his willingness to organize the student effort. After garnering support from his fellow club members, Nestor, who lives in Stokesdale, got busy putting his plans into action. Using SignUpGenius, an online software tool for volunteer management and event planning, he quickly determined how many volunteers he would have and how each of them could help. As the day of the flight grew closer, some club members wrote thank you cards to the veterans and made posters to hold up as the veterans departed the airport for the one-day trip and arrived back at the end of the day. Others bought American flags to wave and balloons to show their support of the veterans. About 25 students agreed to show up at PTI airport for the early morning send-off and another 27 came out to welcome the veterans back home. Nestor and other students also manned Triad Honor Flight’s merchandise table, selling such items as T-shirts, yard signs, hats and ornaments to raise money

Nestor joined the Key Club his freshman year when he became acquainted with some of the club members while working at one of the school’s Beautification Days; at the time, classrooms were closed and students were learning from remote because of the pandemic. Since then, the 16-year-old has been involved in most of the club’s activities. Most recently, the student service group collected Christmas gifts for young cancer patients, a project they’ve been involved with for the past three years. Besides being involved in the Key Club, Nestor has volunteered at Potter’s House Community Kitchen in Greensboro for the last several years, where he helps provide meals to disadvantaged people. Although he started out serving meals in person, COVID has changed the way the kitchen operates. “They prefer us to make food in our own homes and have us deliver it,” he said. In recent months he’s made chili, cookies, brownies and lemon bars and other volunteers have delivered the food to the kitchen. Last summer, Nestor was a volunteer instructor for the iCan Swim program at Greensboro Aquatic Center, where he spent a week helping children with disabilities adapt to the water and learn basic swimming skills.

“It’s an amazing program,” he said. “The kids are so nice and friendly. It was fun to see how they reacted to swimming for the first time.” Next summer, the city will host iCan Bike, a related program that helps disabled children learn to ride bikes independently. Nestor is looking forward to participating in the program as an instructor. Several months ago, Nestor participated in the Key Club International Leadership Conference, where he learned skills to become an effective leader. He said the conference gave him confidence to take on the leadership role for the Triad Honor Flight. He hopes to use those same skills in future leadership opportunities with Key Club and other efforts to make a positive impact on the world around him.

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– including this week’s emergency declaration – aimed at stemming COVID-19’s fast-spreading Omicron variant. Skip Alston, chairman of the county’s Board of Commissioners, met remotely this past Monday, Jan. 3, with mayors across the county. Backed by advice from public health officials and the staff of Cone Health, where admissions related to COVID-19 are rising, Alston urged mayors to sign onto the emergency mask order. The following day, he declared the mandate for all unincorporated areas under the county’s jurisdiction; the reinstated mandate went into effect Wednesday, Jan. 5. “I don’t believe mandates are effective or that they will address the challenges currently being faced by Cone,” Oak Ridge Mayor Ann Schneider wrote on her Facebook page after the meeting with Alston. The decision by Schneider,

Summerfield Mayor Tim Sessoms and Stokesdale Mayor Mike Crawford not to sign onto the county’s mask mandate means residents in their towns aren’t required to wear masks indoors. The reprieve for the northwest Guilford towns may be short-lived, however. The Board of Commissioners, acting as the county’s Board of Health, has called a special meeting for Jan. 13 to consider adopting a more comprehensive mask mandate. If passed by the board, it would go into effect on that day, when the emergency mandate declared by Alston expires. The mayors in northwest Guilford also oppose the possibility of a countywide mandate. Instead, they urged greater education and public outreach to counter the spread of the illness. Local mayors will not have a vote at next week’s meeting of the ninemember Board of Commissioners (six Democrats and three Republicans). “At this point, it is likely that this mandate will pass unless two more

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commissioners join Justin Conrad, Alan Perdue and James Upchurch in voting against the mandate,” Schneider wrote on her Facebook page. “I urge you to contact the commissioners to share your views on this issue.” Schneider also “urged continued outreach designed to address vaccine and booster hesitancy, as well as creative thinking to identify solutions to testing, treatment, and staffing shortages. “I encourage everyone to be informed about the highly contagious, but less lethal, nature of the new Omicron variant, and to do what they believe is best for their personal health situation,” Schneider wrote. Sessoms, still recovering after he came down with COVID-19 on Christmas Day, also encouraged people to be informed about the virus and carefully weigh their options for vaccinations, masks and social distancing. “In light of the fact that this variant (Omicron) is so unbelievably contagious, people should take as much opportunity as possible to social distance themselves, keep your hands clean, and work from home if you can,” Sessoms said. “And for those who say this (variant) is a light one and a mild one, it’s not that way for everybody,” he said. “I personally was very sick for 10 days. All I did was go from the bed to the recliner and the recliner to the bed.” Crawford, who was sworn into office Dec. 9, said Stokesdale Town Council is unanimous in its opposition to a mask mandate. “As for Stokesdale, to a council member, we are not supporting the mandate,” Crawford said. “We do support the citizens’ right to choose whether to wear a mask or not.” During a press conference Tuesday, Alston said the mayors of Gibsonville, Sedalia, Pleasant Garden and Jamestown have agreed to enact mandates for their towns. Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan and Mayor Jay Wagner of High Point opposed reinstatement of mask rules. The county’s mandate requires peo-

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public buildings and businesses. It was lifted by the county’s Board of Health on Nov. 15 after the county’s 21-day positivity rate for coronavirus infections had fallen below 5%. That’s a trigger point set by state health officials in determining whether masks are necessary to protect public health. The positivity rate has surged in recent weeks as the highly transmissible Omicron variant has spread rapidly, alarming public health officials and spurring Alston’s emergency reinstatement of the mask mandate. “For the last few days, Guilford County has seen some of the highest numbers that we have seen throughout the entire pandemic,” Dr. Iulia Vann, director of the county’s Health Department, said in a press conference Tuesday. She endorsed reinstating the mask mandate, based on the soaring positivity rate, or the percentage of coronavirus tests that prove positive. The county’s daily positivity rate was 30.4% Jan. 2 after reaching 32.3% a day earlier, according to the latest data posted on the Health Department’s website earlier this week. Over 14 days, the positivity rate stood at 19.4%. Hospitalizations are also rising, but not as fast as infections, partly because vaccinations have been effective in preventing serious illness, according to health officials. It’s also possible that the Omicron variant doesn’t make some people as sick as earlier coronavirus strains. As of Jan. 4, hospitalizations from COVID-19 totaled 194 across the county. Virus-related hospitalizations peaked at 275 on Jan. 21, 2021, during an earlier surge of the virus, according to the county Health Department. During a lull last summer, they dropped as low as eight on June 30.

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Mayor John Flynt voted nay after expressing concern that even though overall density would not exceed one dwelling unit per acre, some lots could be as small as 5,000 square feet.

Greg Fox for the two seats up for grabs. In the mayor’s race, Mayor Pro Tem Tim Sessoms defeated former Mayor Gail Dunham. Oak Ridge voters returned incumbents Ann Schneider and Jim Kinneman to office, who defeated Mike Stone, a former councilman and Planning and Zoning Board member, and newcomer Rachel Cowder.

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for residential development and that the development wouldn’t exceed 140 lots.

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The Guilford County Board of Commissioners shot down an effort by Summerfield to broaden its zoning authority east and south of town limits. The commissioners voted unanimously to deny the town’s request to establish an extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) in a two-mile-wide band of unincorporated Guilford County. In January, Summerfield Town Council had voted to ask the county to cede zoning control over the area so the town can regulate the density of residential development on its borders.

Municipal elections brought newcomers John Doggett and Janelle Robinson to Summerfield Town Council and first-time candidate Mike Crawford as Stokesdale’s new mayor. Crawford defeated incumbent Mayor John Flynt, while former councilman and current Planning Board Chair Tim Jones defeated three other candidates for the single open seat. In Summerfield, Doggett and Robinson outpolled incumbent council member Teresa W. Perryman and newcomer

Northwest Guilford High School’s “mobile makeover” With improvements on 24 dilapidated trailer classrooms at Northwest Guilford High School nowhere in sight, the school’s Parent, Teacher, Student Organization (PTSO) kicked off a “Mobile Makeover” campaign.

Holiday festivals, parade return Holiday festivities enjoyed by thousands of people returned a year after the COVID-19 pandemic limited public gatherings. Oak Ridge’s Light Up the Night

celebration attracted a record crowd with its nearly 1,000 luminaries in Town Park along with an expanded number of events, craft vendors and food trucks. The lighting of the town’s Christmas tree capped the evening after Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in a fire truck. In Stokesdale, organizers of the Christmas parade added a craft show and three vendors selling hot drinks, barbecue and doughnuts to create a day-long event for families. The Christmas parade highlighted the event with a progression of floats, performing arts groups and many other participants and a visit by Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who served as the parade’s grand marshal. Earlier in November, Summerfield celebrated the holidays with the lighting of the Christmas tree at Summerfield Athletic Park, vocal performances by the Northwest High School choral group, dance performances by Bella Ballerina students and a visit from Santa and the Mrs.

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336-420-0200 LAWNCARE / LANDSCAPING ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981. SOUTHERN CUTZ LAWN CARE, oﬀering complete lawn maintenance services & bush hogging. Nathan Adkins, (336) 430-6086. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 643-9332. www.carolinastumpandtreeservices.com. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490. HILL LAWNCARE & OUTDOOR SERVICES. Free est. Call (336) 669-5448. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Lawn maint., landscaping. Irrigation/ landscape contractor. Hardscaping & landscape lighting. 26 years exp. (336) 399-7764.

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

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INTEGRITY TREE SERVICE, LLC. Tree removal, risk assessment, tree pruning, dead wood removal. Competitive pricing. Fully insured. Owner-operated. Call for free estimate, (336) 210-8310.

MISC. HOME SERVICES/PRODUCTS

PLUMBING

JUNK & DEBRIS REMOVAL, construction, remodeling, and general cleanup, outbuildings, garages, basements, yard waste, etc. Also can haul mulch. Call (336) 706-8470.

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.

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

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

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

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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. 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. SOUTHERN STYLE Concrete & Landscape. 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.

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

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BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR. No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic./ Ins. Cleanliness in your home is our #1 priority. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924. SIGNATURE PLUMBING. Local, experienced, clean, and work is guaranteed. Please call (336) 279-6196.

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

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

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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. JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com.

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KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. N.C. general contractor with 30 years experience. Specializing in new homes, room additions, kitchens & baths, garages, decks, vinyl siding and windows, painting, tile, laminate and vinyl plank, and remodeling of all kinds. Quality for the right price. Free est. Please call (336) 362-7469.

ROOFING

ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981.

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MUSIC LESSONS at GPA. Summerﬁeld campus oﬀers private and group instruction in guitar, piano, voice, and drums. Sign up for a 4-class introductory today! Please call (336) 549-2228.

PAINTING, DECKS AND MORE. Call Premier Construction for free estimates. (336) 430-9507.

PORTABLE WELDING SERVICE. Welding & fabrication services. Call (336) 908-6906.

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

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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 MISC. FOR SALE SEASONED FIREWOOD. $80/pickup truck load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615.

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SEASONED FIREWOOD, delivered and stacked, 1/2 cord, $90. Call (336) 686-6373.

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Bath Planet .........................................30 Old School Home Repair..................... 28 TM Construction Services ....................29

CHILDREN’S SERVICES

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Summerfield Family Dentistry ................ 3

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Jersey Mike’s Subs ............................... 28 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ................ 28

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Carlos & Son Painting..........................29 CharCo Concrete Coatings ..................29 Eanes Heating & A/C ............................ 2 Stokesdale Heating & Air..................... 22 Stokesdale Storage ..............................30 Wilson Seamless Gutters .....................29 Barbour & Williams Law ...................... 24 Scott Tippett, Hagan Barrett Law.......... 8

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Aim Hearing & Audiology...................... 4 Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist ..... 23 Atrium Health WFB, Summerfield ......... 8 Health Team Advantage ....................... 5 LeBauer HealthCare.............................. 7 Novant – Forsyth Pediatrics ................. 16 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ................ 17

MUSIC LESSONS / INSTRUMENTS

Moore Music Company ....................... 18

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Olmsted Orthodontics ......................... 16 Reynolds Orthodontics ........................20

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YOUTH SPORTS / PROGRAMS

Oak Ridge Youth Association .............. 19 YMCA of Greensboro .......................... 20

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