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Summerfield (off Brookbank Road) reported that between March 28 at 9 p.m. and March 29 at 9:30 a.m. an unknown suspect broke into a storage building on his property and stole a Greenworks pressure washer and a grinder wheel, worth $350 together, and damaged an antique door worth $800.

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 Summerfield Charter for holding a snack drive for Guilford Backpack Ministry and collecting 7,833 individual snacks! The kindness shown by the charter school’s students and staff will help support 270 children in the Northern and Northwest schools. Way to go!

 Oak Ridge Fire Department for responding in a timely manner and putting out a fire that had spread to our property. We appreciate your great service and commitment to our community.

 Our mayor and council members for voting to save the Redmon House. It’s a vital part of Oak Ridge’s history and should be renovated!

 Stokesdale Elementary staff for the compassion, perseverance and teamwork they have shown during a crisis. They are truly the best staff in GCS and always put children first!

 Oak Ridge Town Council for voting to restore and reuse the historic Redmon House. It was the right decision!

 Summerfield Merchants Association members PS Communications, Tire Max, Summerfield Wealth Advisors, Piedmont Building Group, Jumping Bean, Reynolds Stoner Orthodontics and Magnolia Shores Dental for donating $1,900 to help replace Summerfield Elementary’s outdated classroom projectors. Thank you so much for your support!

 Oak Ridge Town Council for voting to restore the ole farm house and provide a much-needed Community Center for us Oak Ridge residents. Thanks, also, for keeping the (March 30) meeting under control and handling with grace and dignity.

 Dove Medical for helping me with a wheelchair ramp for my husband. You are the best!

 Oak Ridge’s Town Council and the Historic Preservation Commission for knowing the meaning of architectural cultural history. Redmon House is an example of a historic vernacular Craftsman style home that housed many tenant tobacco farming families.

 Folks who are either too lazy or just sorry enough to throw out beer cans and bottles instead of taking them home and putting them in their trash cans.

 Oak Ridge for approving Starbucks. We already have two or more locally owned small businesses serving coffee. Pretty sure Starbucks’ corporate politics do not align with most in Oak Ridge. Stop supporting these activist companies. Shop local! Support your neighbors!

 Everyone who opposes apartments for the “country” feel. McMansions in suburbs 15 minutes away from a major city aren’t the country. Wanna live in the country? Go out West. The rest of us would like decent housing for our kids.

 Power-drunk, small-town mayors who threaten citizens at public meetings with removal by the sheriff. Not the best first approach to address a non-threatening emotional outburst. Get a gavel or a Dale Carnegie book.

 Those who want to blame everything they don’t like on “woke.” It’s this year’s dog whistle, just like CRT was last year. Do your own research and shut off Fox News.

 Mr. Couch. Why can’t someone with your resources and land come up with a plan to benefit both yourself and Summerfield residents (at least the majority)? Ask yourself, would your mother be proud of the way this situation has been transpiring?

 People who use the highways for pleasure and travel but aren’t licensed and insured. Isn’t it about time you become more responsible, for everyone’s benefit and safety?

 NCDMV for its greed and hypocrisy. Requiring brand-new cars with the latest pollution control to have an emission check, yet letting older oil-fume blowers on the road unchecked. It’s only for money and we all know it. Stop it.

 David Couch. Why develop land on your own property? Keep the rural aspects of town!

 All this talk about pickleball courts. What about those of us who want basketball and tennis courts, a skatepark – or even handball would be exciting. I don’t understand why pickleball is the only option.

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BOE ignored will of the people

So, it is not the will of the people but the will of the political mob. The school board just proved that by ignoring both the law and the wishes of the party who picked a successor for Commissioner Pat Tillman.

This letter is not about Bill Goebel. Nor is it about Michael Logan, whom I know to be an honorable man. It’s about a board that places itself above the law and a decision on Tillman’s replacement that was made contrary to the wishes of citizens in District 3.

On numerous occasions this board denied the seating of Michael Logan based on his social media posts, where he exercised his freedom of speech about accountability and some hearsay from BOE Chair Deena Hayes, which she refused to verify. His comments were at odds with the thinking of the majority Democrats, so Logan had to be stopped.

Well, school board, you did it! You set a precedent and poor example that will stifle future involvement from the public you are supposed to be serving. I’ve already heard citizens question whether the education system you are supposed to be overseeing is really the system they want their children to learn under. It is obvious this will be the question in every parent’s mind as they consider either homeschooling or charter schools. Who can blame them?

You reap what you sow. I suspect this is not over.

BJ Barnes SUMMERFIELD (District 3)

GOFUNDME ACCOUNT SET UP FOR STUDENT...

March 31

In response to a shared post from Stokesdale Elementary School’s PTO Facebook, NWO Facebook followers joined hundreds of others by donating to a GoFundMe account the PTO set up for Jaxson. Several also posted comments, with most simply saying “Prayers.”

March 31

“The value of this project cannot be measured in dollars,” council member Martha Pittman said. Noting the history of the circa 1930s house and its potential as a community gathering place, she joined Mayor Ann Schneider and councilman George McClellan (shown in photo below, at left) in voting to accept Bar Construction Co.’s bid.

Student Critically Injured

March 31

In response to a shared post about Fox8 News’ March 30 article, “Stokesdale Elementary student critically injured while boarding a bus,” several readers posted comments about heavy hearts and the dangers of the road where the child was hit.

“My heart is heavy and I can’t stop thinking about this little boy and his family. I’m praying God heals him completely!” know the driver is a father of a school age child and they’re devastated as well.”

Dee H.

“This road has significant safety concerns with frequent accidents and near misses. Can anything be done to make it safer?

Allison B.

Jennifer S.

“We need to stop having kids cross highways to get on the bus.”

Keith B.

CONGRATS TO NWHS’S BASEBALL PROGRAM

March 29

“Sweetest child ever!! Love this family!!”

Delane W.

“Praying for this precious little boy’s full recovery ”

Beverly M.

“Prayers for peace and healing!”

Judy B.

“Praying for him in Jesus’ name.”

Carolyn M.

Redmon House Renovation Advances

Oak Ridge Town Council voted 3-2 last night to accept the low bid of $630,000 for the renovation and expansion of the Redmon house into the Farmhouse Community Center.

“Should have known the council lost it when they not only approved a Starbucks in Oak Ridge but at an extremely dangerous intersection.”

Mik R.

“As a resident of Oak Ridge I resent the fact of our officials spending $575 per sq ft for a renovation project. Our current officials vote first and listen to comments afterwards. A famous satirist by the name of Will Rogers once said “I don‘t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts”. Remember these decisions on Election Day my friends.”

Michael D.

“This is absolutely ridiculous.”

“So heartbreaking. Praying for the child and family, and all the children who saw this accident.”

Angela G.

“Stokesdale has a speeding problem. They have multiple passing zones when the speed limit is 35. I don’t think anyone needs to pass in a 35 mile an hour speed zone inside city limits. there’s not enough police presence. I called the sheriffs department they said they did not patrol highways, state police said they could not pay someone just to sit in front of my house. A kid almost got hit in front of my house on 158 in Stokesdale getting off the bus just two days ago.”

Joshua B.

“Very sad. Prayers for everyone. I

Pam J.

And in response to this post, “Congratulations to all the Northwest Guilford High School baseball coaches and players who have kept the school’s baseball program alive and well for 60 years! Congrats also to Ron Beeson, shortstop on the Vikings’ 1963 team - looking good, Ron, and you obviously still have your fans!” many of our Facebook followers added their congratulations and a shout-out to Ron Beeson.

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 LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: A large plastic storage box. Found on Highway 150 in Summerfield on March 30. Call (336) 317-2894 to identify items enclosed.

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STOKESDALE FIRE DISTRICT INC

Board of Directors interest packets are available for pickup starting on April 1, 2023. The board will have four positions available for election during the July, 2023 annual meeting. If interested in applying for one of these positions, please pick up your packet at the station located at 8401 US Hwy. 158. Packets must be returned no later than May 15, 2023, by 4pm in order to be considered.

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EASTER EGG HUNT for children, teens, and seniors. Sat., April 8, 10am-noon. Stokesdale Baptist Church, 8411 Stokesdale St., Stokesdale. Hotdog lunch to follow. Prizes and fun. Come join us.

Celebrate our RISEN SAVIOR! Easter egg hunt, Sat., April 8, 2-4pm. Sunrise Service, Sunday, April 9, 6:50am. Moravia Moravian Church, 2920 Oak Ridge Rd., Oak Ridge.

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ANNUAL 420 DAY at Down 420 Lane, 8500 US Hwy. 158, Stokesdale. Thursday, April 20. Event will take place all day during store hours, 10am-8pm. Food, games, music and fun. Raffle tickets for special prizes being sold before event. Hope to see you there!

BLOOD DRIVE. Saturday, April 22, 9am-2pm. Shady Grove Wesleyan Church, 119 N. Bunker Hill Rd., Colfax. Sponsored by the Do Go Be Sunday school class. All donors will receive a $20 eGift card. To make an appointment please call (336) 993-2625 continued on p. 36

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Spring Concert. Saturday, April 22, at 11am. Gideon Grove UMC, 2865 Gideon Grove Church Rd., Stokesdale. Pre-concert music at 10:30am. Free to the public.

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