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IN THIS ISSUE Text amendment hearing on horizon .............. 2 Quonset hut rezoning request withdrawn ....... 3 Your Questions ..................................................... 4 So much for ‘going out on a high note’ .......... 5 Obituary ................................................................ 6 Welcome to our new advertiser ........................ 8 Best wishes, Rachel Harrison............................ 10

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Wanted: Junk cars for fire department’s rescue training Photo by Chris Burritt/NWO

Capt. Ian Barnes, Summerfield Fire District’s training coordinator, hopes to round up about 10 junk vehicles over the next two and a half months in preparation for an Oct. 15 training event for the department’s firefighters and emergency medical technicians.

Aprons, a reminder of ‘how it used to be’......11 Pets & Critters ...................................................... 13 Millie the mill cat is living the good life ..........14 Kids’ Korner ................................................... 16, 26 Adoptable Pets ....................................................17 Community Calendar ...................................... 22 Sauer plans new charter schools ................... 24 Mobile Makeover open house Aug. 13, 14 ... 27

by CHRIS BURRITT SUMMERFIELD – Don’t fret about flat tires or the blown transmission. Summerfield Fire Department wants your junk vehicles, regardless of their disrepair.

Capt. Ian Barnes, the fire district’s training coordinator, is trying to round up about 10 vehicles over the next two and a half months in preparation for an

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Summerfield, Oak Ridge and Stokesdale join a long list of municipalities and organizations asking Guilford County for $104 million in federal pandemic relief aid

by CHRIS BURRITT

NW GUILFORD – Leaders of Summerfield, Oak Ridge and Stokesdale are preparing to ask the Guilford County Board of Commissioners for a combined $31.8 million for water and recreation projects.

The commissioners are holding a series of workshops to decide how to disburse $104 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to municipalities, agencies and nonprofit

organizations countywide. Summerfield Town Manager Scott Whitaker, Oak Ridge Town Manager Bill Bruce and Stokesdale Mayor Pro Tem Derek Foy plan to present their town’s funding requests during a commissioners’ workshop at 3 p.m. this Thursday, Aug. 4.

The three northwest Guilford towns are seeking American Rescue

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Hearing of text amendment request on the horizon Summerfield Planning Board may consider landowner David Couch’s request as soon as September

by CHRIS BURRITT SUMMERFIELD – Debate over landowner David Couch’s request to amend Summerfield’s development rules is preparing to reignite, starting with discussion by the town’s Planning Board as early as September.

Town Manager Scott Whitaker told the board during its July 25 meeting that town staff would be prepared to address Couch’s latest text amendment request no sooner than the board’s meeting Sept. 28.

That would possibly put the topic before the Town Council Oct. 11. As required by state law, public hearings

during the board and council meetings would provide feedback to Summerfield leaders considering Couch’s plans for developing 973 acres he owns in the town.

Earlier this year, the council held a separate informational meeting about Couch’s previous text amendment request. Such informational meetings aren’t required by state law, and one isn’t planned during this round of discussions, according to Whitaker.

After speaking with council members individually, he said, “The consensus is they don’t want to have the optional information meeting this time.”

What’s been a hotly debated topic in recent years has been quiet since May when Couch, owner of Summerfield Farms, submitted a new text amendment request.

A month earlier, the council rejected

his application to create a new zoning district that would have accommodated his plans for a range of housing, from apartments to luxury homes.

The council’s 4-1 vote to deny Couch’s request reflected what council member Janelle Robinson described as the opposition of “the overwhelming majority” of Summerfield residents to apartments and higher-density residential development.

To accommodate denser housing, Couch proposed extending water and sewer services to his development, with property owners within the development – not other Summerfield taxpayers – paying for the additional public utilities.

In exchange for clustered, higherdensity housing and the absence of septic fields, Couch said he would preserve pastures, woodlands and scenic views on Summerfield Farms and several other tracts where

he proposed building 11 villages connected by walking and cycling trails. Less expensive housing such as apartments, townhouses, duplexes and cottages in Summerfield would provide more affordable options for people earning moderate incomes and enable older residents to downsize and remain in the community, according to Couch.

Those are amenities recommended

by Summerfield’s comprehensive plan, he noted.

In his latest proposal, Couch offered to reduce the number of apartments he wants to build in his planned development, Villages of Summerfield Farms, to 596, which is half of the 1,192 apartments he initially proposed.

In response to criticism by some residents and council members, he offered other concessions as well.

After a year and a half of

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Quonset hut owner withdraws rezoning request

Photo by Chris Burritt/NWO

The owner of a 2.8-acre tract along N.C. 150 in Summerfield that includes this Quonset hut is hoping to rezone the property and expand its potential commercial uses.

Summerfield’s Planning Board favors more restrictive commercial development of the property on N.C. 150

by CHRIS BURRITT SUMMERFIELD – Property owner Lisa Waynick withdrew her request for the rezoning of 2.8 acres that includes a Quonset hut after Summerfield’s Planning Board objected to the wide range of potential commercial uses.

The board voted unanimously during its July 25 meeting to accept Waynick’s withdrawal of the rezoning application for two tracts at 3818 and 3820 Oak Ridge Road (N.C. 150). She said she plans to return with a new application with restrictions on potential business uses.

Waynick had requested the property be rezoned from conditional use – limited business (CU-LB) to generalpurpose business use (BN).

“We want the property to be a service to the community,” she told

the Planning Board. She explained she wouldn’t sell her land for an establishment selling alcohol, a gun shooting range or a gas station.

Recognizable for the ornate wrought-iron fence and gate along N.C. 150, the tract is adjacent to Revolution Academy, for which Waynick sold the property in 2020. The public charter school is the type of community-minded use she said she envisions for her adjacent property.

Waynick met resistance, however, from Town Attorney Bob Hornik and Planning Board members.

Hornick discouraged the board from recommending the property be rezoned for general-purpose business if it objected to any of the possible uses.

If the property were rezoned as Waynick sought and then sold, she couldn’t guarantee it would be developed by a future owner as she envisioned, board member Kathy Rooney pointed out.

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The latest I’ve heard about plans for the new charter high school in Summerfield is that a shortage of building materials has delayed the project. Can you confirm what’s going on?

We reached out to Leah Nixon, spokeswoman for National Heritage Academies, who confirmed that timing for construction of the proposed charter high school on U.S. 220 at Winfree Road is uncertain.

“While there are increasing costs due to inflation, a bigger challenge remains construction delays and supply chain issues,” Nixon wrote in a recent email. “Considering these factors, we do not have plans to open a high school immediately and will continue evaluating when the time is right.”

Photo by Chris Burritt/NWO

Two oak trees guard the kudzu-covered corner at U.S. 220 North and Winfree Road where National Heritage Academies has delayed plans for building a charter high school due to supply chain disruptions and rising costs.

on U.S. 220/Battleground Avenue in Greensboro. Parents of students in the two K-8 schools are seeking to continue their children’s education at a four-year charter high school, Dunston told the Planning Board in February.

National Heritage Academies isn’t alone in grappling with higher costs and supply chain delays. In May,

Summerfield Town Council halted plans for building a new town hall due to escalating costs.

Probable costs for developing Bandera Farms Park climbed 30% while the estimated price tag for Veterans Honor Green in Oak Ridge jumped by 29%, according to officials working on those two projects.

Nixon added that school leaders will share details with families and community leaders “once we have more concrete timelines.”

Five months ago, Bob Dunston, who handles real estate transactions for National Heritage Academies, told Summerfield’s Planning Board that construction of the school could start later this year, with classes possibly starting in August 2024. The timing hinged upon Summerfield Town Council’s approval of the company’s rezoning request for the 37.2-acre school site, which occurred in May.

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So much for ‘going out on a high note’ Despite offering a “wellthought-out exit strategy,’ Republic Services draws complaints from citizens over final cart pickup, refunds

by PATTI STOKES STOKESDALE – Although Republic Services’ contract with the town of Stokesdale expired June 30, the company continued to draw customer complaints for weeks afterward.

Customers in some neighborhoods expressed frustration over their waste and recycling carts not being picked up until days, or in some cases, even weeks after Republic said they would be collected; a few have said they are still waiting for the company to issue a refund for service they paid for in advance, before realizing the company’s contract with the town would expire June 30.

“A month removed from the end of the contract, I was extremely disappointed in Republic Services for how badly they missed their commitment to remove their cans from the homes of Stokesdale families,” Mayor Pro Tem Derek Foy said in an interview this week. “After receiving a well-thoughtout, written exit strategy from Republic

on May 12, I publicly commended the company for their proactive approach to end the contract on a high note. My commendation didn’t age well based off their actual performance.”

Citizens did what Republic requested and placed their collection carts by the road on June 29, Foy noted.

However, he said, “Republic missed their commitment to have 98-100% of their cans removed on June 29 by a country mile. Their asset removal ended up taking over three weeks. As a blatant example, there were Republic cans lining the streets of major thoroughfares such as U.S. 158 for three weeks waiting for removal.

“I’ve had the opportunity to engage with several well-intentioned managers with Republic Services and wish their company well in the future,” Foy continued. “They are in the business of providing essential services that people need and rely on. That said, it would be best if they left my name off any reference list as they seek future business.”

Former customers of Republic Services in Stokesdale who have unresolved issues with the company are encouraged to call Stokesdale Town Hall at (336) 643-4011.

TEXT AMENDMENT ...continued from p. 2 divisiveness among Couch’s opponents and supporters, he proposed a collaborative approach in a letter to Whitaker that accompanied his revised text amendment application.

“The intent of this submittal is to open a dialogue with the Town to come to a mutually acceptable pathway for moving forward,” Couch wrote in May.

Whitaker told the Planning Board last month that a July 13 meeting between town staff and Couch affirmed the interest by both sides to proceed “cooperatively” with no pressure to rush through the process.

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Wayne David Bowne of Summerfield, North Carolina, passed away at Moses Cone Hospital on Thursday, July 28, at the age of 78.

Wayne was born on Nov. 12, 1943, in West Keansburg, New Jersey. He graduated from Keyport High School where he played football and was known as “Tank.”

After high school, Wayne went to work for his father at his oil delivery company. On Oct. 23, 1965, he married his high school sweetheart, Cheryl Patterson Bowne. He later opened B&W Auto Body.

Wayne relocated his family to Summerfield in August 1984. He began driving tractor trailers for Hilco Transport, where he became known as “Jersey Devil.”

Wayne and Cheryl started “Movies to Go,” and for several years operated locations in Summerfield, Greensboro and Stokesdale. Wayne also owned and drove limousines for All Around Limousine Service.

Wayne enjoyed ‘50s music, especially The Platters. He also loved to watch Westerns, but his favorite movie was “Bullitt,” an action thriller starring Steve McQueen.

Wayne was predeceased by his brother, Woodlyne Wellington

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He is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl, of 56 years; his three sons, Tim Bowne and wife Tiffiney; Jeff Bowne and wife Chantel; Peter Bowne, his fiancée, Carmen Chellew, and her children, Blake Berrier and Shane Thomas; his four grandchildren, Brittany Walker, Hunter Bowne, Parker Bowne and Liberty Bowne; and extended family members Jeff Lovings and his wife, Sherrill. He is also survived by his sister, Anna Bowne Carhart.

A visitation for Wayne was held Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Forbis & Dick Funeral Service on North Elm Street in Greensboro, and a memorial service was held Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2 p.m. at the Forbis & Dick North Elm Chapel.

Wayne was beloved by all and will be sorely missed by all who have crossed his path.

Online condolences may be made at www.forbisanddick.com.

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Celebrating 20 years of making the most of a smile

by ANNETTE JOYCE Dr. Mark Reynolds opened Reynolds Orthodontics in Greensboro in 2002, and about six years later, a second office in Summerfield. Over the last 20 years, Reynolds and his team have established a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care while developing lasting relationships with patients and their families.

As his practice continued to grow, Reynolds began searching for a partner who would share his vision and commitment to excellent patient care. Eventually, that search led him to Dr. Robert Stoner.

During Stoner’s 16 years of serving in the U.S. Navy, he and his wife, Jessica, enjoyed seeing many parts of the world and living in several countries including Spain and Japan.

A few years ago, the couple decided to settle down and find a permanent home.

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“Jessica and I visited numerous communities. When we came to this area, we knew we had found a place to put down our roots. It just seemed like home.”

Meanwhile, Reynolds had spoken with several potential partners but hadn’t yet found his match.

“When I started talking with Robert, I saw we had similar personalities and ideas about how we wanted our patients and staff to be treated,” he said.

In fact, the two orthodontists joke about how much they have in common – for one, neither started their careers in the field of orthodontics.

After getting his undergraduate degree in accounting at Ohio State University, Reynolds worked as an accountant before going back to dental school. Stoner received his doctorate of pharmacy from the University of Washington, but realized early in his career as a pharmacist that something was missing.

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Before retiring from the Navy, Stoner chaired the Orthodontic Department of the Naval Postgraduate Dental School in Bethesda, Maryland.

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“We’ve set up a network of local oral surgeons and “We see a lot of different people with various orthgum specialists and are equipped to handle about odontic concerns, and we want to help as many as we 12 cases per year,” Reynolds said. can,” Reynolds said. “However, we also want to give Residents of Greensboro, Reynolds and his wife, them the individualized care they deserve.

Jill, who is also involved with the practice, have four “One of the biggest things that sets us apart from children: Carson, 19, Jonathan, 18, AnnaGrace, 15, other practices is that we both realize there’s more to and Lily, 13. our patients than just their teeth,” he added.

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Best wishes on your retirement, ‘Rappin’ Rachel!’

By PATTI STOKES Known locally as “the Encourager,” “Rappin’ Rachel” and “Freestyling Granny,” Rachel Harrison was always ready with a rhyme, rap or jingle when customers went through her checkout line at Summerfield’s Food Lion.

Harrison, 69, retired in June after working at the grocery store for over 28 years. Last week, store management invited Harrison to come back to the store, where a station was set up for customers to stop by and give her hugs and well wishes for her new chapter of life.

One of 15 kids (she’s No. 12 in the lineup), Harrison said she was “raised right” by parents devoted to church activities and mission work, and they set the example of always caring for others in need.

“We grew up ministering to other people,” she said.

She describes herself as the only left-handed one of all her siblings, the only one who had to wear glasses, the one with “the skinniest legs and smallest feet” – and the only one who knows how to “freestyle” (she can rattle off a rhyme or make up a humorous rap on the spot – and if given the opportunity, she’ll add a dance to go with it).

Always ready with a quip, when asked what prompted her to retire, she answered, “I decided I wasn’t going to die here… although it wouldn’t have been a bad place to die.”

Since retiring, Rachel said she’s divided much of her free time between the beach, where she visits with friends, and the mountains. And even though she’s not rapping for customers at the Food Lion anymore, she’s committed to spreading a big dose of positive attitude and enthusiasm everywhere she goes.

Look for an article about Rachel Harrison and the positive impact she’s had on co-workers and customers over the years in an upcoming Tire Max “Ordinary people, extraordinary impact” feature in the Northwest Observer.

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Recent retiree Rachel Harrison, aka “Rappin’ Rachel,” gets hugs and well wishes from customers and co-workers at Food Lion on U.S. 220 in Summerfield on July 28.

The apron – gentle reminder of ‘how it used to be’

by HELEN LEDFORD This article was previously published in our June 26, 2014 issue.

You can find them in antique stores – vintage aprons, old and worn, their value measured by the silent stories they tell. There are those of soft, embroidered muslin, and many made from coarsely woven bleached flour sacks.

Though the use of aprons in our culture has dwindled, they were once deemed a necessity for women in eras when money was not so plentiful. Then, they were a “must” for protecting ladies’ garments while working around the house.

Decades ago, when wool and cotton had to be spun at home,

aprons were more than likely just squares of cloth tied around the middle. Sitcom stars Lucy Ricardo (“I Love Lucy”), Barbara Billingsly (“Leave It To Beaver”) and Donna Reed (“The Donna Reed Show”) popularized aprons in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Real housewives relied on them for countless purposes other than a cover-up – for use as potholders, dust cloths, or a handy “handkerchief” to dry a child’s tears.

Folks who have lived through the Depression and postDepression era remember well their mama’s and grandma’s aprons. Their “tie-ons” were a way of life back then; moms donned them early in the morning with the rest of their daily apparel, scrambling for a clean

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one when unexpected company arrived at the door.

Aprons were a regular part of my own mama’s wardrobe, but they did not stay immaculate for long! A busy widowed mother with a farm and a houseful of children to tend, hers quickly became stained with berry juice, bacon spatterings or soot from our wood-fired stove. However, she kept a store of clean replacements readily accessible and changed them more than once a day.

Mama’s hand-sewn aprons were fashioned in a very simple style, using a hodge-podge of fabrics. Mostly, they were scraps left over from her dressmaking, or colorful feed sacks, washed

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and ironed. Always there were pockets, for simplicity and serviceability were of the greatest importance.

Ladies in our neighborhood were never seen without aprons, except at church.

Some preferred a pinafore type, which fastened in the back, and others preferred a design that covered only from the waist down. An assortment of trims – rick-rack, buttons, ribbon, colorful binding tape for edging, or lace – were popular enhancements.

An elderly lady I once knew wore only white aprons, similar to the beautiful ones identified with Amish women. Crippled with arthritis, she

welcomed visitors resplendent in her snow-white, crisp apron with no neck strap, but a bib attached to her print dress with two straight pins.

Old aprons are stitched with myriads of memories – of mothers substituting them as makeshift “carriers” of apples and pears from the orchard, or convenient holders for fresh-picked green beans ready to be “snapped.” A nursing mom in days gone by perhaps, at times, shielded herself and her baby at feeding time by discreetly using her apron as a covering. Sometimes an apron might even be transformed into an umbrella of sorts, thrown over one’s head when caught in a sudden shower!

Writer and apron curator EllynAnne Geisel is the publisher of “Apron Chronicles – A Patchwork of American Recollections,” in which photographer Kristina Loggia pro-

vides beautiful and nostalgic photographs of aprons, depicting their significance in our evolving society. It is a wonderful tribute to days when our lives were much less complicated.

The book is a narrative about “wearing, making, and sharing a ‘bit of cloth and comfort,’” and is described as “more about life than fabric.”

A cross-section of people from all walks of life contributed aprons, old photos, recipes, and haunting, heartfelt stories that are the heartbeat of Geisel’s work.

Since 2004, a traveling “Chronicles” display of aprons and other memorabilia gathered from many parts of our nation has moved across our land. I was privileged to view this unusual and striking collection when it was featured in a section of one of Greensboro’s now-defunct cotton mills. Deeply moving, this experience seemed to whisk me back in time to a distant place called “How It Used to Be.”

Handmade and beautiful aprons are for sale in profusion in this area – at farmers’ markets, gift shops, church bazaars and festivals. Many people collect them, old and new, and I myself have acquired quite a few of them. My favorites are the ones made by someone’s hands long ago, for they exude a lingering, faint, musty smell – a whisper of yesterday.

I can recall as a child running to my mother crying, when hurt or scared, and if I could just latch my small hands onto her apron and hold on, I felt loved and secure (and besides, sometimes she carried peppermints in her pocket!). For me, that familiar swatch of cloth was truly a “piece of comfort.”

The Bible itself proves aprons have been around for thousands of years.

After sinning, Adam and Eve sewed leaves together to form “aprons” for themselves. (I don’t think those would work when frying bacon over a hot stove, though!) …

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Millie the mill cat As guardian of the Old Mill and catcher of mice, this cat has a good life

by ANNETTE JOYCE Located on N.C. 68 in Oak Ridge, the Old Mill of Guilford attracts a lot of visitors from near and far. Many come to purchase items from the 18th-century grist mill’s store, while others want to just look around and soak up the beauty of this historic site.

A 6-year-old calico, Millie has been a resident at the mill for most of her life. Amy Klug, owner of the property, said every mill has at least one mill cat to keep the mice away, and that’s Millie’s job.

Miller Annie Laura Perdue confirms the cat’s popularity.

“She’s a working cat,” Klug said. “Her job is to keep the mice outside of the mill. We take that very seriously, and have never had a problem.”

“We have a little woman who makes her son stop here every time they go down the road, just to see Millie,” Perdue said.

Of course, Millie also has other important responsibilities, such as greeting visitors and

Then, there are those who stop by for the sole purpose of visiting with their feline friend, Millie.

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A gentle cat, Millie is the “queen” of the mill and welcomes the attention of all those who stop by – when she’s in the mood for being petted. “Anything a cat does, it does only when it wants to.”

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“If you don’t brush her every day outside, she lets you know you haven’t done your job,” Schroeder said.

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Long-time mill volunteer Carola Schroeder enjoys spending time with Millie; Millie, for her part, enjoys being brushed, and seems offended when this ritual has a possiblity of being forgotten.

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In cooler weather, she likes to climb up on the porch’s tin roof and just observe her domain. During the winter, you’ll most often find her curled up in the sun or in her box inside the mill store.

Millie is not allowed to run loose at night because of potential predators such as foxes and coyotes, so she sleeps in either the feed mill or with Klug and her family in the miller’s house.

On occasion Millie finds ways to get into mischief and send the mill staff in search of her whereabouts. Schroeder recalled one of those times, when Millie disappeared for an entire day.

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“Millie likes to go inside trucks and cars,” Schroeder said. “When delivery trucks come, we have to check and make sure she’s not in there when they’re ready to leave.”

Rain poses a particular problem, and the staff is diligent in keeping an eye on the forecast and listening for thunder. Like most cats, Millie hates the rain. Unfortunately, she goes a bit overboard to protect herself and squeezes behind the exterior rock wall of the mill’s front porch.

There she stays until the rain goes away. No matter what trick they try, no one is able to coax the tri-colored kitty to leave her hiding place. This can be especially frustrating if it’s time for Millie to come in for the night.

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“The best training is the most realistic training,” Barnes said, explaining the training will replicate a range of traffic accidents, from single-vehicle incidents to crashes with vehicles piled on top of one another.

For those scenarios, the department needs more vehicles than the three wrecked cars parked behind Station 9 on Summerfield Road. Not only did those cars arrive as junk, they’ve been cut, pried and otherwise dismantled during previous training.

The standard for donations is pretty low, judging by the condition of the broken-down Dodge, Chevy and Saturn sedans behind the fire station.

Aside from the removal of doors and other damage inflicted during training, the cars have been long neglected. Saplings are sprouting from the back seats of two of the vehicles.

Barnes isn’t particular about the condition of the wrecks. He’s intent on rebuilding the department’s fleet of junk cars for the mid-October training to teach emergency workers how to extract people from accidents.

“We’re looking for wrecked, junk cars that we can put on top of each other, turn upside down and position in all of the ways that we’ve seen, from the simplest accidents to the most

complex,” Barnes said in an interview earlier this week.

“That hands-on experience is vital to what we do,” he said. “It’s much better learned here in the parking lot than at the scene of an accident.”

Barnes anticipates training for more than 40 people, including teenagers exploring careers in emergency services, volunteer firefighters and fulltime staff. They’re going to prepare for three activities at the scene of an accident.

First, emergency personnel stabilize the vehicles, preventing them from rolling or turning over.

Second is assessing the condition of the people inside the car and the care they need.

Extracting the people inside is the third step, described by Barnes as “removing the vehicle from around the patient, not the patient from the vehicle.”

“We look at cutting doors off and cutting roofs off,” he said. “We remove the car from the patient so we don’t make any injuries worse.”

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Ordinary people, Extraordinary impact “Never forget that it is by choice that the ordinary person decides to live a life that is extraordinary.” – Cheryl Koevoet, author

Genean Summers, touching the lives of students and their parents 13-year-old Gabriella Shepherd, Isabella’s sister.

“If you looked sad, she always asked if there was anything wrong. Everybody loved her.”

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by ANNETTE JOYCE As a school bus driver, Genean Summers took her job seriously and realized parents were trusting in her to make sure their children were safe and well cared for. She also knew the time and attention she gave to her students would have an impact, and she wanted it to be a positive one.

After over 25 years of transporting Oak Ridge Elementary and Northwest Middle and High school students, Summers decided it was time to head in a new direction. Although she won’t be behind the wheel of one of those big, yellow buses when school starts this year, she’s left behind a legacy that won’t soon be forgotten.

When first meeting Summers, there are two things that stand out – her dazzling smile and her positive, caring attitude. It was those traits that made her popular among both students and parents on her bus route.

This will be the first time in her academic career that Isabella Shepherd, 11, of Oak Ridge won’t have Summers as a bus driver.

“She was really kind and she always cared about our safety,” Isabella said.

Summers felt very strongly about getting to know both parents and students, and that they got to know her as well.

“I worked hard to build relationships and I knew every student by name,” she said.

But more than just knowing their names, she also became an important part of her students’ lives.

“She made everyone feel really good,” said

A reader’s “grin” published in the Northwest Observer’s June 30, 2022 issue read: (Grins to) “Ms. Genean for lending an ear to a stressedout student and being a wonderful person! I graduated years ago but remember her fondly.”

Summers believes the key to her success was being respectful of others.

“The first day of school (I said to them), ‘My name is Ms. Genean and I want you to respect me because I’m going to give you respect,’” she said. “I communicated with them the way I wanted them to communicate with me.”

After driving a school bus for over 25 years, Genean Summers has left a legacy of friendship and goodwill.

That communication extended to the parents as well. She encouraged them to get to know her, which usually occurred when she was picking up or dropping off students at their homes. After that initial meeting, parents would often turn up, frequently with a steaming cup of coffee or tea.

children on the bus, gave us her contact information and asked for ours.

One of those parents, Maureena Shepherd, described Summers as a “gem,” who will be greatly missed.

“She diligently watched over our kids,” Shepherd said. “We always felt like she treated our kids like her own.”

“When we moved to Oak Ridge four years ago, everyone told us how much we would love our bus driver, Ms. Genean,” said another parent, Alison Mease. “From the very first day, she welcomed our

“She truly cared for all the children and made sure they safely arrived at their destination day after day, often working long hours but still smiling joyfully at every single child and every parent,” Mease added.

Summers retired from her bus driver’s job on June 3 and began working as a custodian at Summerfield Elementary School on June 6. She looks forward to the change in pace and is excited to be working on the kindergarten hall, but said she will miss the students and parents on her bus route.

“She was literally the best,” Shepherd said.

“I hope her new school cherishes her as much as we did.”

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All the edibles the restaurant offers are made fresh in its “scratch” kitchen, Hendrix notes.

“We make everything from scratch, from our main dishes right down to our pie crusts and dressings,” he said.

Hendrix and Lacklen are thankful for the support they’ve received from the community and the surrounding area since opening last year.

“We really appreciate our customers who have become regulars,” Hendrix said. “If you haven’t been in, we invite you to give us a try. We don’t think you’ll be disappointed.”

For a casual family dining experience, Ridge Shrimp & Oyster is open Tuesday-Saturday from 5 to 9:30 p.m. As with so many other businesses, the restaurant is operating with a skeleton crew due to the ongoing labor shortage and Hendrix asks for customers’ patience as his team does its best to give everyone an enjoyable dining experience.

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and share your knowledge of Stokesdale’s farming history with others in the community at Farmers Day, an event sponsored by Friends of Stokesdale on Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola Drive. If you would like to display your equipment, call (336) 552-0704 or email friendsofstokesdale@gmail.com. Equipment on tracks or hard-spiked wheels that may damage the turf must be trailered.

NOW THROUGH AUG. 19  Free meals for kids | Guilford County Schools is

providing free meals for children 18 and under at several locations in Guilford County, including Northwest Guilford Middle School, 5300 Northwest School

Spirit”) Farmers Market, held at Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola Drive, is open Tuesdays, 4 to 7 p.m. Oak Ridge Farmers Market, held at Oak Ridge Military Academy, 2317 Oak Ridge Road, is open Thursdays from 4 p.m. to dusk.

EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING  Outdoor story time | Greensboro Public Library

sponsors an outdoor storytime every Wednesday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Country Park, 3905 Nathaneal Greene Drive in northwest Greensboro. Preschoolers and toddlers, along with parents and caregivers, are invited to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes at Shelter 9, weather permitting. Parking is available near the carousel at Greensboro Science Center.

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THURSDAY, AUG. 4  Town Council meeting | Oak Ridge Town Coun-

cil will meet Aug. 4, 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 or more info, and see News Briefs in this issue for a meeting preview.

FRIDAY, AUG. 5  Community movie night | The Summit Church in

Oak Ridge will sponsor a movie night Aug. 5 at Oak Ridge Town Park, 6231 Lisa Drive. Food trucks will be on site at 6:30 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. and the movie “Cars” begins at dark. Admission and concessions are free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. More info: www.thesummitchurch.net.

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share a commitment to community service. The group, which is always open to new members, will hold its monthly meeting Aug. 8, 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.

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The meeting will be livestreamed on the Town’s Facebook page. Visit www.summerfieldnc.gov for a meeting agenda. More info: (336) 643-8655.

 Senior programs | Senior Resources of Guilford

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County sponsors senior programs including activities and a take-home lunch from 10:30 a.m. to noon at locations around northwest Guilford County. The second Tuesday of each month, the program takes place at Center United Methodist Church (6142 Lake Brandt Road in northwest Greensboro) and Shady Grove Wesleyan Church (119 N. Bunker Hill Road in Colfax). The second Thursday of each month, it takes place at Stokesdale UMC (8305 Loyola Drive in Stokesdale). The third Thursday of each month, it takes place at Summerfield First Baptist Church (2300 Scalesville Road). To learn more and/or RSVP at Center UMC, contact the church at (336) 643-7765; for the others, contact Marsha McDaniel, (336) 373-4816, ext. 265.

 Town Council meeting | Stokesdale Town Council

will meet Aug. 11, starting at 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. Citizens may attend in person, or virtually via Zoom. Meetings are also 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.

SATURDAY, AUG. 13  Music in the Park | The Town of Oak Ridge and

the town’s volunteer Parks & Recreation Advisory Board invites the community to a Music in the Park event on Aug. 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Oak Ridge Town Park Amphitheater, 6231 Lisa Drive. This

month, 80’s Nation 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.

THURSDAY AUG. 18  Men’s coffee group | Enjoy coffee and fellowship

at a twice-a-month men’s coffee group which meets at 9 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month at Summerfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Road, and the third Thursday of each month at First Baptist Church, 2300 Scalesville Road in Summerfield. More info: Bob Williams, (336) 643-4848.

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Revolution Academy founder sets sights on starting three new charter schools After leaving the academy in June, Mary Catherine Sauer is now heading up a charter school management company

by CHRIS BURRITT SUMMERFIELD – Revolution Academy founder and former principal Mary Catherine Sauer recently left the public charter school in Summerfield and is heading a charter school management company that is seeking state approval to start three schools. If authorized by the North Carolina Board of Education, she said, a school proposed for Rockingham County would open a year from now. The two others in the High Point area and southeastern Guilford County would begin operating in August 2024.

Sauer said she left Revolution

Academy at the end of June, but declined to discuss her reasons. The Summerfield resident helped organize the school in 2019.

M.C. Sauer As principal, she oversaw its temporary operation in the Church on 68 in Greensboro until the opening of its campus on N.C. 150 in March 2021.

Sauer ended her duties as the academy’s principal this past March, turning over the responsibilities to Michele Harris. At that time, Sauer indicated she was taking charge of efforts to establish a charter high school that would serve Revolution Academy and other area students.

According to Sauer, the academy

has a waiting list of about 900 students seeking admission, confirming the need for more charter schools and explaining why she’s seeking to open three charter schools as executive director of American Traditional Academies.

The charter school management company was formed with several others who have experience in the industry. According to the company’s website, Sauer serves as managing partner with Taft Morley, who arranged financing for Revolution Academy as chief operating officer of American Charter Development, a Springville, Utah-based developer and financier of charter schools.

Planning for the Rockingham County school – called Legacy Classical Academy – is underway with an informational meeting scheduled in

Reidsville later this month, according to American Traditional Academies’ website.

Sauer’s experience organizing charter schools goes back a decade.

She started Cornerstone Charter Academy in northwestern Greensboro in 2012 and Piedmont Classical High School in Browns Summit three years later.

Based upon her experience, Sauer said she believes charter schools operate more efficiently when affiliated with management companies as opposed to operating independently, as Revolution Academy does.

John Nosek, chair of Revolution Academy’s board of directors, and Vice Chair Jon Kreider didn’t reply to an email seeking comment for this article.

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Mobile Makeover open house, Aug. 13 and 14

 This interior photo of Northwest High School teacher Heather Hahn’s mobile classroom looks vastly different than when Hahn left it at the end of the school year in June.

Hahn’s classroom is one of 23 mobile units recently refurbished thanks to generous monetary, labor and material donations from local businesses and community members.

The community is invited to view 23 refurbished mobile units on Northwest High School’s campus Saturday, Aug. 13, and Sunday, Aug. 14

by PATTI STOKES NW GUILFORD – Northwest High School’s PTSO (Parent, Teacher, Student Organization) is ready to show off 23 mobile classrooms which recently underwent what is nothing less than a miraculous transformation after 25 years of use. Launched by the PTSO in January, the “Mobile Makeover” project was successful thanks to nearly $400,000 in monetary, labor and material donations.

An open house to view the mobile classrooms will be held on the school’s campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on

 Brian Carroll (right), owner of Carroll Home Improvements, took time off from his business this summer to head up the renovation of two mobile classrooms at Northwest High School. Shown here, Carroll and his son, Connor, spread 5,000 pounds of mulch around the mobile units on the morning of Aug. 3.

Saturday, Aug. 13, and Sunday, Aug. 14, for those who want to see for themselves what has been made possible by the community’s support.

“The open house is for the community,” PTSO volunteer Melissa Stallings said.

“It’s just a great opportunity for those who contributed or just want to see the improvements to the school.”

With the amount raised, Stallings said the PTSO was able to accomplish almost everything it set out to do – from installing new roofs, gutters and decking on the exterior of the mobile units to completing extensive renovations on the interior. She hopes that placing awnings over the

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Lovett promoted to Eagle Scout Jason Lovett, 17, of Summerfield, recently received his Eagle Scout award. For his service project, Jason constructed and deployed three floating vegetation mats in a stormwater retention pond behind Southwest High School; the purpose of the mats was to improve the quality of stormwater runoff from several of the school’s athletic fields, since the runoff is high in fertilizer which is applied to the athletic fields during in-season sporting events.

The floating vegetation mats will reduce the amount of (fertilizer) phosphors and nitrogen in the runoff, provide vegetative cover to fish, provide areas for turtles to sun themselves, and increase the oxygen content of the pond, which will improve fish and wildlife habitat.

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doors can still be done in the near future.

She added there is one more thing that’s needed – tennis balls.

Thousands of tennis balls. They’ll be placed on the bottom of the legs of student chairs to keep them from scratching the new hard-surface floors in the classrooms.

Michelle Lovett and a member of Troop 103, chartered by Summerfield First Baptist Church.

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Scott Bennett and Greg Shue, both longtime NWHS social studies teachers, have been at the school almost every day in the last several weeks, helping in any way they could, Stallings said. She was particularly touched when one day she observed Bennett on a ladder, painting the outside of his mobile unit, and Shue working with volunteers from his church, The Summit Church.

way,” Stallings said. “When they (the students) were helping move everything back in, the (improvement in the) smell alone was something they commented on. They were very happy to see the carpet gone!

“On behalf of the PTSO, we want to thank the local businesses, community members and volunteers who contributed to this makeover project – we couldn’t have done it without the level of support we received,” Stallings added.

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Along with parents, several students also faithfully volunteered to help with the project, and especially were appreciated when furniture was being moved out of the units to prepare for the construction work, then moved back into the classrooms a few weeks ago after completion.

“It was so dirty and smelly when we moved all the furniture out of the

An open house for touring the refurbished mobile classrooms will be held on Northwest High School’s campus, 5240 Northwest School Road in Greensboro, on Saturday, Aug. 13, and Sunday, Aug. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.

Those willing to donate new tennis balls in any amount are asked to either drop them off at the school’s main office, or if ordering online, have them shipped directly to Northwest High School, 5240 NW School Road, Greensboro, NC 27409.

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District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest/northern Guilford County ...

The District 1 office, one of three district offices in Guilford County, encompasses Oak Ridge, Summerfield, Stokesdale, Colfax and northwest and northern Greensboro. It is bounded by Rockingham County on the north, runs east along U.S. 29 South, west along Forsyth County and south along the Greensboro city limits.

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July 24 | Law enforcement officers responded to a report of a physical altercation in the parking lot of Bank of Oak Ridge in Oak Ridge Commons.

Aug. 2 | A 30-year-old male was arrested at 12:08 a.m. in the 600 block of N.C. 150 W in northwest Greensboro for assault on a law enforcement officer.

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July 27 | Officers responded to a report of an attempted suicide by selfinflicted gunshot wound in the 2200 block of Scalesville Road in Summerfield and seized a .25-caliber pistol and ammunition.

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July 30 | Officers responded to a person in the 8200 block of William Wallace Drive in Summerfield (near Scalesville Road) who was reportedly threatened.

DEATH INVESTIGATION

July 24 | Officers responded to a death investigation in the 8300 block of Prince Edward Road in Stokesdale (off N.C. 68 N).

DOMESTIC DISPUTE

July 19 | Officers responded to a verbal domestic dispute at 6:50 a.m. in the 8500 block of Blackstone Drive in Colfax (off Adkins Road).

July 21 | Officers responded to a domestic dispute at 2:38 a.m. in the 7700 block of Sorrel Run Court in The Northwest Observer •Summerfield Totally local since 1996 Road). (near Strawberry

July 23 | A domestic incident was reported in the 5000 block of Laurinda Drive in northwest Greensboro (off U.S. 220 N).

July 24 | A domestic incident was reported at 1:12 a.m. in the 7500 block of Auburnwood Drive in Summerfield (off Oak Ridge Road).

DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED

July 23 | A 26-year-old male was arrested in the 4300 block of U.S. 220 N/Strawberry Road in Summerfield for driving while impaired.

DRUG OVERDOSE

July 29 | Officers responded to the report of a drug overdose in the 5000 block of Leadenhall Road in Oak Ridge (off Stafford Mill Road) and seized 0.25 grams of heroin.

FRAUD

July 21 | A resident of the 6500 block of Zack Road in Oak Ridge (off N.C. 150 W) reported that between June 14 and July 21 an unknown suspect fraudulently used her identifying information.

July 22 | A citizen reported that between July 21-22 an unknown suspect defrauded him of $8,900.

July 27 | A resident of the 4900 block of Golden Acres Road in Oak Ridge (near Alcorn Road) reported that between July 20-27 an unknown suspect stole blank checks from her.

July 31 | A resident of the 500 block of Barton Court in Colfax (near N. Bunker Hill Road) reported that

between July 27-31 an unknown suspect defrauded her of $9,982.07.

STOLEN PROPERTY

July 26 | A 37-year-old male was arrested in the 900 block of N.C. 150 W in northwest Greensboro for buying/ receiving stolen property and receiving/ transferring stolen vehicles.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

July 19 | Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity at 5:45 a.m. in the 900 block of James Doak Parkway in northern Greensboro (off Lake Brandt Road).

THEFT

July 19 | A resident of the 8200 block of Walter Combs Way in Stokesdale (near I-73 N) reported that between July 17 at 6 a.m. and July 19 at 9:30 a.m. an unknown suspect stole his black .22 Ruger firearm worth $500.

July 19 | A citizen at Stokesdale Town Park reported an unknown suspect broke into her vehicle, causing $300 worth of damage to her front pas-

senger window, and stole her brown purse (worth $30) containing one silver dollar, $2,000 cash and several credit cards.

July 22 | A resident of the 9200 block of U.S. 158 in Stokesdale reported that between 6:35 a.m. and 2:55 p.m. an unknown suspect forced their way into her residence, causing $100 worth of damage to the door frame, and stole a black Sony PlayStation 4 along with a black wireless PlayStation controller and one PlayStation game, worth $400 altogether.

July 24 | A citizen at Piedmont Trail on Lake Brandt Road in northwest Greensboro reported that between 3:45 and 4:35 p.m. an unknown suspect entered his unlocked vehicle and stole a black backpack containing a pair of gold Enduro ANC headphones, a 128 GB SIM card, a gray IMAK RSI computer glove, a black/white Nintendo switch, a black Nintendo Switch case, a gray Mumba Nintendo Switch case, the book “Warrior of Light” and a pair of

Apple AirPods, worth $715 altogether.

July 24 | A resident of the 4300 block of U.S. 220 N/Summerfield Road in Summerfield reported that between 4 and 5:40 p.m. an unknown suspect broke into his vehicle, causing $600 worth of damage to the front and rear passenger windows, and stole a black backpack containing $500 cash along with one Oxycodone pill and a red/white Swiss Army knife valued at $85 altogether.

July 27 | An employee of Barrier1 Systems in Summerfield reported that between 5:30 and 11:19 a.m. an unknown suspect stole a black/yellow Caterpillar 252B3 skid steer loader worth $26,000.

TRESPASSING

July 25 | A 37-year-old male was arrested at Summerfield Village on U.S. 220 in Summerfield for seconddegree trespassing.

VANDALISM

July 26 | A resident of the 7800 block of Northwest Meadows Drive in Stokesdale (near U.S. 158) reported that between July 25 at 3 p.m. and July 26 at 5 p.m. an unknown suspect damaged his electrical wiring.

July 27 | A resident of the 8300 block of Angel Pardue Road in Stokesdale reported an unknown suspect did $2,500 worth of damage to her exterior signage.

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email: grinsandgripes@nwobserver.com Grins & Gripes are published based on available space and editor’s discretion. how much I appreciated him coming to my rescue.  The nice lady at the Citgo station in Stokesdale who found and returned my wallet. You saved me a lot of headaches by not having to replace my credit cards and driver’s license.  The gentleman who helped me when I fell at Lowes in Oak Ridge on Sunday, July 17. I did not get his name, but wanted to let him know

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 Tim Jones (Stokesdale Town Council member). I rest at ease knowing that you’re on the council. It’s clear to me that you really understand the importance of limited government.

You’re absolutely right to question any form of public spending!  Fellow patriots flying our flag inverted in distress. Please continue. I’m the guy flying the black American flag.

We get it. We know. We do research.

Ignore the brainwashed. In an age of information, ignorance is a choice.  The person who wrote the very nice grin about our horses on Coldwater Road in Stokesdale. Thank you! It is nice to know they are enjoyed. BTW, three of them are retired horses, two are trail-riding buddies.  Food Lion on N.C. 68 in Stokesdale for providing coolers of free water on these hot summer days.  Patti Stokes, NWO editor, for graciously responding to the Grin/ half-Gripe about the Northwest High Horizons newspaper, and even giving it space in your paper! Kudos for taking the high road and not acknowledging the grumpy writer’s petty negativity.  Trisha and her team at the Bank of Oak Ridge. When my bank card was compromised and funds taken from my account, they were on it and had

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the entire matter resolved in 24 hours.

Well done!  The griper who griped about other gripers griping about other gripers.

The irony is “priceless,” and every time I think of it, I smile to myself. Thanks! I hope the irony of the message was the griper’s intention.  The construction crew that paved N.C. 150 in Oak Ridge. Excellent job with few delays and done very quickly.

The way it was planned out from start to finish was exceptional.

 Whoever hit my mailbox. I’m not angry, just disappointed.

The CPR was successful, and the mailbox will survive. If you would like to confess, you can email me at mymailboxgothit@gmail.com (yes, this is a real email address).  Oak Ridge Town Council, aka “big

government.” 7.9% raises only happen in government. $100,000 to run a town of approximately 7,000 people and 4 square miles. How much will the other four raises be? Lower taxes, don’t increase salaries.

Editor’s correction: Before recently voting to extend its town limits to accommodate the voluntary annexation of 21 properties, Oak Ridge was actually 15 square miles, not 4 as the reader indicated (and for those who might be curious, Stokesdale is 21.4 square miles and Summerfield encompasses 26.56 square miles).  The reader complaining about the Vermont ski resort gripe. Don’t think that type of woke nonsense can happen here? Look at the Greensboro Hebrew Academy. Expand your mind beyond Oak Ridge. Wokeness is a disease and it is spreading.  Local politicians who try to weasel out of responsibility for your property tax increase by saying the rates didn’t go up. They wanted more money and they got it. Remember this at the ballot box.  Bojangles in Oak Ridge. The way it takes me 30 minutes to get my biscuit, they must only hire people with feet for hands.  The guy who wants my address to send a rescue team. Thanks in advance – I could use the gas money and help making ends meet with almost everything costing 50% more.

Must be nice to not be affected by this.

Editor’s note: The reader’s thoughts (above), as well as those below, were submitted as grins, but since the Grins section is intended for genuine thoughts of appreciation (without sarcasm), I’ve placed them in the Gripes.

Just didn’t want you to think I wasn’t paying attention.  The gripers of upside-down flags.

Must be nice to not be so affected with this country having open borders

and the economy being as it is. It does make me smile, good for you.  Stokesdale residents who put their trash and recycling cans on the street and not on the side of the street, causing everyone to play frogger driving around your cans every Friday!

Please, put your cans on the side of the street!  The barefaced duplicity and audacity of an Oak Ridge Town Councilman who splits hairs by commending himself for not raising the property tax rate, when he fully understands it’s a 19% hike in our tax bill.  The homeowners of the two houses on Oak Ridge Road with the overgrown grass and extremely junky carports and yards. Such an eyesore for our beautiful town.

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 Cyclists on Bunch Road, especially between 5 and 5:30 p.m., for creating a dangerous situation for motorists and themselves. You cycle to stay healthy but risk being catapulted into the next county. Really?  People who don’t pick up after their dogs in Oak Ridge’s town park.

It is hard to walk through the dog park without stepping in poop, and it is not sanitary for dogs or their humans!  Property owners responsible for the onslaught of rental houses being built in Stokesdale. There’s “Duplex City” beside Food Lion and “Rental House Village” on Coldwater Road. Please save our schools, crime rates and property values.

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 Republic Waste for poor service the past 3-4 years and making sure they went out in a blaze of glory! Promises made...promises ignored.  The Northwest High School athletic trainer being reassigned to Grimsley, leaving Northwest without one.

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TOWNS SEEK FUNDS ...continued from p. 1

Plan Act (ARPA) funds for establishing and expanding municipal water systems and developing parks. Municipalities are competing against a broad range of initiatives, such as a proposal to extend telemedicine to Guilford County Schools and an effort to recruit and train new personnel for Guilford County Emergency Services.

The county’s staff has recommended that five municipalities – Summerfield, Oak Ridge, Stokesdale, Pleasant Garden and Gibsonville – be given as much as $3 million each for water infrastructure projects.

If approved by the Board of Commissioners, that amount would cover Stokesdale’s request for $2.93 million for improvements to its municipal water system and Oak Ridge’s request for $2.77 million for establishing its municipal water system or installing water lines and other

infrastructure for fire protection.

For Summerfield, funding of $3 million would fall far short of its request for $22 million for infrastructure to bring in water for firefighting and residential and commercial use.

Separately, Summerfield, Oak Ridge and Stokesdale have already received a state appropriation of $1.1 million each for water projects.

In total, Summerfield is asking the county commissioners for $24.8 million – nearly a quarter of the ARPA funds available countywide, according to the county’s tally of requests.

Aside from the $22 million for water infrastructure, Summerfield wants $2.3 million for developing Bandera Farms Park and $525,000 for extending high-speed internet access to residents who don’t have access to the service.

Oak Ridge is seeking nearly $4.1 million in total ARPA funds. Aside from $2.77 million for its water needs, the town is also seeking $1 million for the development of Bandera Farms Park

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and $305,000 for the renovation and expansion of the Farmhouse Community Center, the new name for the historic Redmon house in Town Park.

Stokesdale wants to expand its water system in anticipation of its current number of customers doubling to about 1,500 over the next seven to 10 years. Specifically, the town envisions running about five miles of new lines to secure a second source of water, while possibly adding another elevated tank or booster stations.

want to participate?

The Guilford County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a work session at 3 p.m. this Thursday, Aug. 4, to hear requests from Summerfield, Oak Ridge and Stokesdale, as well as other municipalities and organizations, for American Rescue Plan Act funds. Open to the public, the meeting will be held in the John H. McAdoo Room on the third floor of the Truist Bank Building, at 201 W. Market St. in Greensboro.

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

GRIPES to...

From the Kids’ Korner on pg. 26

1. Which U.S. state produces the most peaches?

D. California

California produces over 50% of the United States’ peaches; after California, top-producing states are South Carolina and then Georgia.

2. A typical peach tree will start bearing fruit in which year of its life?

C. 3

From the time you plant a peach seed, it takes about three years before you’ll see peaches. Peaches are typically harvested from late June to August.

3. Which country produces the most peaches each year?

D. China

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Outside the

Peach Quiz Answer key

 Mainstream media. Temperatures have been tracked since 1880 and only have risen 0.8 degrees, so don’t believe what you hear/read in the news. The Air Force claims they can control the weather by 2025 – they are causing the crazy weather!  Anti-vaxxers, and I don’t mean COVID-19 vaccine. It’s understandable to be leery of a new vaccine. But not getting your kids vaccinated against polio?

Measles? Mumps? Come on, people.

•God Totally since 1996 gave local us brains to use, so use them!

Over the last 10 years, China has produced more than 50% of the world’s peaches, followed by Spain, Italy and Turkey.

4. What is the best way to store ripe peaches to help them last?

B. In the refrigerator

Although most ripe peaches will last for a day or two on the counter, storing them in a bag in a refrigerator drawer with humidity control slows down ripening.

5. Peaches are a great source of which nutrient(s)?

D. All of the above

A single large peach is loaded with nutrients, including 11% of your daily value for vitamin A, 10% of your daily value for potassium, and 19% of your daily value for vitamin C.

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SAM'S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 965-7955.

LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE in others' lives? We are looking for mature, well-organized individuals to work with adults who have developmental disabilities. Flexible days & shifts available. Required training provided. High school diploma, criminal and driving checks are required. Apply online at servantshearts.org/employment. For more info, contact Lwiggins@servantshearts.org.

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2000 CHEVY ONE-TON DUMP TRUCK. 12' flat electric dump bed. PS/PB. Dual tool chest. Electric brakes. 128K miles.

VGC. $11,500. Call Mike, (336) 644-0909.

CHOICE TIRE AND AUTOMOTIVE. Oil changes, inspections, alignments and general automotive repairs. 1080 US Hwy 66 S, Kernersville, NC. (336) 992-9002.

PETROSERVE INC., a petroleum & electrical contractor located in Stokesdale. Full and part-time tech/helpers needed. Seniors welcome to apply. Will train. Call Tim, (336) 669-0621, or the office, (336) 643-9220.

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DELIVERY/MERCHANDISER. Part-time. Deliver to grocery stores. Drive company vehicle.

5am-noon, Mon. and Tue. Will train. Contact Mike, (336) 949-4802.

KNIGHT IMPORT SPECIALTY SERVICE. European Auto Service & Repair. Specializing in factory-scheduled maintenance and repairs. BMW, Audi, Volvo, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Mini, and Porsche. 32 years experience.

4559 US Hwy. 220, Summerfield (across from Food Lion). (336) 337-0669.

 EMPLOYMENT THE GARDENS AT GRAY GABLES is hiring!

Gray Gables is looking to hire event staff and bartenders for the upcoming season. To apply, visit www.thegardensatgraygables.com, or stop in to see us at 4105 Oak Ridge Road, Summerfield. If you have any questions, please call us at (336) 643-0005.

CAREGIVER NEEDED. Oak Ridge area.

Must be dependable and COVID-vaccinated.

Please call (336) 215-6108.

NORTHWEST BAPTIST DAYCARE is hiring. F/T & P/T. Flexible schedule. Great opportunity for retirees. Contact Annette, (336) 455-3915.

STAFF POSITIONS available in childcare center. Please call (336) 643-5930.

ADMIN. ASSISTANT/CLIENT CONCIERGE. Downtown Greensboro financial advisory office hiring an administrative assistant/client concierge. Details and application process available at ameripriseadvisors.com/team/ edgeworth-capital-group/careers/ or email edgeworthcapitalgroup@ampf.com.

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC, Mount Pisgah UMC, Greensboro. 30 hours per week, with potential for more hours based on work activity. The Director of Music is the music planner for the weekly Sunday services at 8:30am and 11am, incorporating different genres of music to create an upbeat and joyful worship experience. This requires administrative time in keeping all parties informed/involved and diligence in assuring the music ministry is prepared each Sunday. Apply to pam@mtpisgahgso.org.

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A-ACTION AIR. Air-conditioning check-up, $59.95. (336) 268-6768 or (336) 382-3750.

CLEANING 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.

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

THE CLEANING TECHNICIAN LLC. Back in business. Let me provide my cleaning services and help your house sparkle this summer! I do detailed cleaning. Licensed, bonded, insured and vaccinated. Call Lisa, (336) 207-0770.

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

DECORATING 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.

BLISSFUL ART & FRAMING. SHOP LOCAL! Framing, gifts, graphic design. 4533 Hwy. 220 N., Summerfield. (336) 298-4502.

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CKH ELECTRIC, LLC. Give us a call for your next residential, commercial, or industrial project. Free estimates. Licensed, insured, and BBB accredited. (336) 414-4899.

BIG MOVING SALE. Saturday, Aug. 6, 7am-1pm. 8609 Scoggins Rd., Oak Ridge.

Lots of baby and kid stuff. Furniture, home

BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC. Residential, commercial and solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192.

décor, books, building materials, tools & more.

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Do you have ELECTRICAL NEEDS? Call Coble Electric LLC at (336) 209-1486.

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.

Call Bobby Lipstreu, (336) 543-7867.

LAWNCARE / LANDSCAPING

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

FLOORING / TILE VIKING TILE and FLOORS. Veteranowned and fully insured. Focused on high-quality installations of tile floors and backsplashes. Upgrade your kitchen, bathroom, outdoor space, fireplace and more by calling us at (336) 908-5468 or visiting vikingtileandfloors.com.

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.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES CLOCK SERVICE. Free house calls for sick clocks. 8103 Windspray Dr., Summerfield.

(336) 643-9931.

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.

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

LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair and sales. 35 years exp. (336) 207-1003.

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.

AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIRS. One call fixes all! A+ with BBB. For a free estimate call (336) 643-1184 or (336) 987-0350.

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GRADING / HAULING E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, demolition, lot clearing, excavating, bobcat work, etc. (336) 451-1282.

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ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt, available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035.

BRAD'S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC. Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways, concrete work. (336) 362-3647.

CLEAN-UP & HAULING. Lots, yards, natural areas, houses and barns. Most any type of debris removal. Call Steve, (336) 643-1119.

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.

GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150.

GUTTERS / SIDING / WINDOWS 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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ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Free estimates.

Licensed & insured. (336) 643-9157.

DILLON TREE SERVICE. Certified arborist.

Locally owned; in business 25 yrs. Serving the Triad area. Specializing in large/hazardous tree removal and emergency removals.

Free estimates. www.dillontreeservice.com.

Call (336) 996-6156.

DSL DRAIN SYSTEMS & LANDSCAPING. (336) 362-4354.

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336-362-7966 Summerfield

NC FORESTRY MULCHING & LANDWORKS. Top rated on Google! Let us help you take back your land! (336) 362-6181. ncforestrymulching.com.

AUGUSTA GREEN LANDSCAPES. Lawn/ landscape maintenance, landscape design/ installation, pine needles/mulch, aeration, and more. Free estimates! (336) 708-6150.

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. 40+ years experience. Any type of tree, shrubbery and landscaping work. Oak Ridge.

(336) 643-1119.

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.

CM STUMP GRINDING, LLC. Family owned and operated. Commercial/residential. Free quotes! (336) 317-4600.

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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.

STRAIGHT EDGE LAWN CARE. Free estimates. Please call (336) 306-0274.

SOUTHERN CUTZ LAWN CARE. Offering complete lawn maintenance services, landscaping, bush hogging, privacy fence installation/repair/staining, and stump grinding.

Nathan Adkins, (336) 430-6086.

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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FREE ESTIMATES 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.

AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174.

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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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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.

SOUTHERN STYLE Concrete, LLC & Outdoor Living understands the dynamics of a beautiful yard. We keep up with the latest trends with our custom pools/patios, outdoor lighting, fire pits, retaining walls, driveways and other numerous landscape designs. This can be the perfect focal point for your home. Call us at (336) 399-6619.

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.

CONCRETE COATINGS Flake Epoxy Systems Garage Floor and Concrete Resurfacing Decorative Concrete Overlays

PEARMAN QUARRY LCID. Inert debris landfill. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Mulch and fill dirt available. (336) 803-2195 or (336) 558-7673.

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PAINTING & DRYWALL LAWSON'S PAINTING. Custom decks, pressure washing, boat docks, block fill, wood repair, stain work, textured ceilings, sheetrock repair. Call (336) 253-9089.

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

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

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

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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.

AMERICAN BUILDER CONSTRUCTION. Repairs & remodeling, kitchens/baths, additions, decks, attics, basements. Licensed & insured. Short wait list. NC general contractors.

(336) 225-7478.

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR. No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic./ Ins. Cleanliness in your home is our #1 priority. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924.

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

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REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

Eric Sauls, Owner ● (336) 970-3543 Call for your free estimate 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.

SIGNATURE PLUMBING. Local, experienced, clean, and work is guaranteed.

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PAINTING, DECKS AND MORE. Call Premier Construction for free estimates.

(336) 430-9507.

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

AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIRS. One call fixes all! A+ with BBB. For a free estimate call (336) 643-1184 or (336) 987-0350.

Owner: Carlos Ruiz

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

SNAP-ON EXTRA-LARGE TOOL BOX with custom Snap-on cover. Includes a total of 20 differently sized drawers.

Measures 4 ft. tall, 73 in. wide, 29 in. deep. Filled with variety of Snap-on mechanic's tools. Asking $10,000, OBO. Call (336) 965-8678. Leave message.

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

SUMMERFIELD ADDRESS. 2BR, 1BA, total electric. Complete renovation. Good neighborhood. No pets. $1,200 per mo., plus deposit. Call (336) 669-6382.

FOR SALE. Oak table with six chairs; oak entertainment center; antique rocking chair; antique cobbler's bench coffee table; Singer sewing machine stand cutting board; batteryoperated grandfather clock; oak pedestal mirror. Call Brad, (336) 314-3186.

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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.

ROOFING DUSTIN CLINARD ROOFING. Shingles, metal, and leak repairs. Call (336) 268-1908 BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION. Lifetime shingle and metal roofing. We fi nance. Free Estimates. Since 1979. Please call (336) 362-6343.

CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC. 40 + years experience. (336) 643-8191.

PREMIER ROOFING. Commercial/residential. Providing service for all of your roofing needs. Locally owned. Please call (336) 430-9507 for free assessments.

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LOCAL BEEF FOR SALE. Call us or visit our website for information. (336) 451-4655. www.steeplecreekfarm.com.

FURNITURE FOR SALE. Table/4 chairs, $700; sofa, $400; end tables, $45 ea.; coffee table, $75; large china cabinet, $700; set of fine china, $400; two queen beds, $300/$400; three dressers, $300 (all 3); end tables (2), $30 ea.; lamps (3), $20 ea.

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Beamer Tire & Auto ........................... 17 EuroHaus ........................................... 35 Piedmont Truck Tires ............................ 6 Prestige Car Wash .............................. 21 Tire Max ............................................. 19

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Old School Home Repair .................... 22 Superior Outdoor Spaces.................... 17 TM Construction Services ...................38

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Pathways Church – Greensboro .......... 32

DANCE / ART / MUSIC

Destination Arts.................................. 21

DENTAL SERVICES

CSM Flooring / Hardwoods Unlimited ..31 DeLima Lawn Care ............................ 36 Eanes Heating & Air ............................. 4 Holliday Tree Service .......................... 36 Stokesdale Heating & Air...................... 8 Stokesdale Storage ............................. 38 Wilson Seamless Gutters .................... 36

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Barbour & Williams Law ....................... 3 Aim Hearing & Audiology................... 24 Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist .... 33 Atrium Health WFB, Summerfield....... 28 Health Team Advantage .................... 25 LeBauer HealthCare........................... 12 NorthStar Medical Group ..................... 5 Northwest Pediatrics ........................... 27 Novant Health – Forsyth Pediatrics ..... 20 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ............... 21

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BEK Paint Company ........................... 37 Carlos & Son Painting......................... 37 Carpets by Direct ................................ 15 CharCo Concrete Coatings ................. 37

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Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ................ 14 Northwest Animal Hospital ................. 14

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Oak Ridge residents Dan Mckenzie, Rosa Alonso-McKenzie, and their two children, Grant and Santie, visited Mangal Manjusha in Mahipalpur, Delhi, Delhi India, and shared the latest hometown news while standing in front of Shiv Murti, a giant statue of Lord Shiva. In the tradition of Shaivism, Lord Shiva is the supreme Lord who creates, protects and transforms the universe. Nandi, the bull at left, is the god’s vahana, or “animal vehicle.” The grouping of three deities (right, L-R) are Kartikeya, god of war; Parvati, Lord Shiva’s wife; and Ganesha, remover of obstacles and bringer of luck. Kartikeya and Ganesha are the sons of Lord Shiva and Parvati.

While vacationing at Emerald Isle Beach in North Carolina on Father’s Day weekend, Jeremy Morris took a break from playing in the ocean to catch up on some hometown news.

In June, Steele and Cy Kolarczyk of Stokesdale celebrated the end of another school year at the VelociCoaster ride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida. The two brothers gave an “all-Grins-and-no-Gripes” review of the ride!

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