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GARDEN YIELDS SWEET HARVEST by CHRIS BURRITT OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge Town Council recently voted to hire Envirolink Inc. to operate a municipal water system, culminating more than two decades of efforts to supplement homeowners’ private wells and community wells in subdivisions. “We’ve been hearing stories about dry wells and water contamination in pockets of our town for years,” Mayor Ann Schneider said during the council’s special called meeting on Thursday, July 22, to

discuss the contract. “Even smallgovernment advocates like me have to recognize that government is responsible for the health, safety and welfare of its residents. And water is key to all three.” The contract puts in place a 2019 proposal by then-Mayor Spencer Sullivan to create a system initially serving new subdivisions with at least 30 lots, such as Honeycutt Reserve under development on Bunch Road east of N.C. 150. The council is also evaluating the possibility of buying

IN THIS ISSUE News in brief................................2 Your Questions ............................4 Pets & Critters ..............................7 Chickens for pets? ......................8 NWO Kids’ Korner................ 10, 18 Pet Adoptions............................ 11 In memoriam ............................ 13 Community Calendar .............. 14 Youth sync: On the run ............ 19 School beautification project ..20 Crime/Incident Report .............22 SMA celebrates fifth birthday...23 Grins and Gripes ......................24 Classifieds ................................. 27 Index of Advertisers ................. 31 NWO On The Go .......................32

the community wells and distribution systems in the Knight’s Landing, Shiloh, Autumn Ridge and the Preserve at Carriage Cove subdivisions from Old North State Water Co. The contract stipulates that Oak Ridge will pay Envirolink $1,250 a month, or $15,000 annually, to operate and manage the system. Homeowners using the system will pay $4.25 a month for administrative expenses such as customer service and billing while paying $50 to

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Developer withdraws request for text amendment by CHRIS BURRITT SUMMERFIELD – Citing “divisiveness in the community,” developer David Couch told the Summerfield Planning Board earlier this week he was withdrawing his application for a text amendment to the town’s development regulations. Couch said he plans to return with another proposal for the residential and commercial development of Summerfield Farms and several other parcels totaling about 1,000 acres from Summerfield Road to Interstate 73. Couch’s decision has left

opponents of plans for expansion, reliant upon water and sewer services from the city of Greensboro, wary about what’s coming next. Former Summerfield mayoral candidate Danny Nelson said he removed “No Planned Development” signs he had posted in front of his Pleasant Ridge Road house. He also removed other signs after speaking to the people who had put them up. But Nelson said he told people to “put their signs in reserve” because even though Couch “has withdrawn

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OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge Town Council will consider reducing the speed limit on Peeples Road from 45 mph to 35 mph. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has concurred with the town’s request for the reduction, Town Manager Bill Bruce said in a July 30 memo to the council. The request included a petition signed by 25 property owners seeking the lower speed limit. Bruce is asking the council to approve or deny a certificate of municipal declaration to repeal the 45 mph speed limit on Peeples Road, a twolane road that runs between N.C. 68 and Alcorn Road.

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Deputies on the scene reported hearing multiple rounds strike nearby trees and believed residents were in danger, so the neighborhood was put on lockdown for a period of time; after further investigation, deputies found no evidence the gunshots were intentionally directed at other persons or property and no injuries were reported. Safrit was taken into custody about 8:30 the following morning.

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“All roads in Oak Ridge are 35 mph unless otherwise marked,” Bruce said. In other business, Bruce is asking the council to approve Oak Ridge’s agreement with Guilford County for animal shelter and animal control services. The contract increases the town’s costs from $15,715 to $21,513 in the fiscal year that started July 1, Bruce told the council. The agreement shortens the term from five years to three years.

The agreement dates back to 2000 and was last renewed in 2016, according to Bruce. Separately, the council will consider approving a budget amendment to add $447 that was raised last fiscal year to the restricted fund for Oak Ridge’s new site honoring veterans. Efforts to raise $150,000 for the project in Heritage Green Park on Linville Road recently got underway.

The council will also consider declaring the town’s 2005 GMC Sierra truck as surplus.

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“With the recent purchase of a new (pre-owned) work truck for the Parks and Recreation Department, the town’s older work vehicle is no longer needed,” Bruce said. If the council declares the vehicle as surplus, Bruce can sell the truck.

want to go or watch? Oak Ridge Town Council will meet Thursday, Aug. 5, beginning 7 p.m. at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. Citizens may attend in person, and the meeting will be livestreamed on the town’s YouTube channel and a link to the recorded meeting will be added to its Facebook page. For a detailed meeting agenda, visit www.oakridgenc.com.

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Summerﬁeld Farms owner David Couch is exploring the idea of refurbishing this deteriorating farmhouse on Pleasant Ridge Road for a farm-to-table restaurant.

SUMMERFIELD – Refurbishing the Thomas farmhouse for a farm-to-table restaurant is one of the “starter ideas” being explored by developer David Couch as he plans the residential and commercial development of about 1,000 acres in Summerfield. The deteriorating house is located on Pleasant Ridge Road across from Summerfield Farms. An organic garden behind the

house would supply the restaurant, according to sketches prepared by designer Victor Dover and his colleagues hired by Couch. South of the farmhouse, which is surrounded by barns and other decaying buildings, is one of Couch’s cattle pastures that Dover envisions preserving as open space. A row of cedar trees across the pasture from Pleasant Ridge Road would shield the view of housing

from the view of passing motorists, he said. Such development would preserve long vistas, one of Couch’s goals, according to Dover. “We don’t have the plan yet; we don’t have the numbers yet,” the designer said during a July 26 meeting of the Summerfield Planning Board. But he added, “That kind of idea is what we can do in many places on this property.”

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Since the property is being sold, does that mean the Northwest Observer is going out of business? No, PS Communications, which publishes the Northwest Observer and five annual special-focus publications, is not going out of business. The property in Oak Ridge that our company has occupied the last 12 ½ years is owned by L&P Properties, an LLC belonging to Leon and Patti Stokes (me); my husband and I purchased the property in late 2008 and after making some alterations to accommodate PS Communications, my company began leasing the property in

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PS Communications, publisher of the Northwest Observer, is not going out of business, but we are making preparations to move our ofﬁce from its current location in Oak Ridge. April 2009. We have very much enjoyed the spacious office building and 6.14 acres it rests on, but it has always been more than we needed for business

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Extraordinary impact “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall

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a heart for service and a ready smile by ANNETTE JOYCE

OAK RIDGE – There’s just something about Carolyn Brown that draws people to her. Maybe it’s her sweet smile or her cheery, humble demeanor. Or it could be her willingness to do whatever needs doing. One thing’s for sure, Brown has touched untold numbers of people in and around Oak Ridge for well over 80 years. Brown made a huge impact on countless families through her 25 years working as school secretary at Oak Ridge Elementary. “Carolyn is the reason we settled in Oak Ridge over 34 years ago,” said Danny Yanusz, who moved his young family at the time from New York. “We walked into the school during our search for a new community to call home. Carolyn was working in the front office, and she warmly welcomed us with that smile of hers.” As a charter member of Oak Ridge Lions Club, Brown is known as “Lion Carolyn,” and she takes that role seriously. “The Lions Club mainly helps the sight impaired and we do what we can to help out,” Brown said. “Helping out” involves collecting used eyeglasses, delivering them to NC Lions for distribution in thirdworld countries and raising funds to pay for exams and eyeglasses. Brown has faithfully contributed to keeping the club strong. “I’ve held every office in the Lions Club but president. I’m not an engine, I’m a caboose,” she said with a laugh.

Working behind the scenes, Brown handles logistics for the club’s participation in the Adopt-A-Highway program, its broom sales and applicant screening for visual aid assistance. And most notably, she is a standout when it comes to helping with the club’s annual Tom Brown Memorial Golf Tournament, a fundraiser that carries the name of her late husband. “Carolyn is very successful in rounding up players and securing sponsors,” Yanusz said. “It is her youthful drive and ambition, and of course that smiling face that adds to that success. She has always been a driving force for our Lions Club and an inspiration to us all.” Sandra Smith, Brown’s daughter, notes that her mom doesn’t hesitate in approaching strangers to inquire if they’d like to play in the club’s tournament, and she’s even been known to solicit golfers while standing in grocery store check-out lines. Some of Brown’s boldness probably comes from the many years she and her late husband, Tom, spent working with the Oak Ridge Horse Show to sign up volunteers and sell ads and sponsorships. A member of Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, Brown is active in several ministries including the Mary Martha Circle, Copper Coins Widow Club and the card committee, which sends cards to shut-ins. She’s also a member of Preservation Oak Ridge Foundation and has assisted with restoring the historic Ai Church at the corner of N.C. 68 and Alcorn Road. Until about five years ago, Brown was a well-recognized character around town at Christmastime. She was Mrs. Claus alongside her husband’s

Santa Claus; after Tom’s passing, she continued the tradition for several years by partnering with friend and neighbor Jim King. At 87, Brown is still enthusiastic about helping other people and intent on finding ways to spread some happiness along the way. As an example, she decided to take ukulele lessons and rather than sending cards for people’s birthdays, she calls individuals and sings and plays for them. On random Sundays, she likes to host what she calls “Music on the Porch” and invites local musicians to play on her front porch. “Anybody and everybody can come listen,” she said. Plus, she has a talent for taking everyday events – such as nearly choking on a French fry – and turning them into whimsical poems that she animatedly recites from memory. Brown has been blessed with two sons, who have sadly both passed away, a daughter, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and another due in September.

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I know Guilford County Schools’ staff and students will be required to wear masks indoors when they return to school Aug. 23, but will that rule apply when they are outdoors – and to spectators at outdoor sporting events?

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L&P Properties hopes to finalize the sale of the Oak Ridge property in late September, at which time PS Communications will relocate. As to where that will be, we aren’t certain, but we hope to stay in Oak Ridge, where I have operated the business since moving it out of my home over 21 years ago. By the way, in preparation for downsizing, we’ll be having a yard sale and giveaway sometime in the next several weeks so that we can pass along some of the things we no longer need. We

As it stands this week, universal mask requirements will be in place for everyone inside GCS buildings, including athletes participating in sports played indoors. However, masks will not be required on Guilford County Schools’ campuses when outdoors, which means athletes and spectators will not have to wear

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masks when participating in or attending outdoor sporting events. The Guilford County Board of Education, which approved GCS Superintendent Sharon Contreras’ recommendations for mask requirements at its July 27 meeting, also approved Contreras’ recommendation to provide free COVID-19 testing to individuals who are not vaccinated. The tests would be funded by NCDHHS and would be mandatory for those who are not

To start off the school year, Guilford County Schools’ staff and students will be required to wear face coverings when indoors; the school system’s mask mandate will be reevaluated at the end of every quarter.

vaccinated who also participate in athletics and other high-risk extracurricular activities in which increased exhalation occurs, such as marching band – unless the student-athlete has a diagnosed and/or documented pre-existing medical condition that prevents him/her from wearing a mask.

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The Greensboro Natural Science Center shared this photo of one of their African penguins, noting they are very fast swimmers. African penguins can reach swimming speeds up to 15 mph, while the quickest recorded human pace approaches 6 mph.

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Jorge (above) celebrated his 2nd birthday with an outing to pick out a new toy with his “grandma,” Rene Collins (NWO admin assistant). Jorge was adopted by Collins’ twin son, Seth, after being at the animal shelter for two months with little hope of adoption due to being a pit bull breed and testing positive for heartworms. He is adored by the Collins family, who says this 90-pound pup thinks he’s a lap dog!

A “cousin” to Jorge (left), this chocolate Lab named Ranger is the newest member of the Collins family. He was adopted by Rene Coll ins’ twin son, Lucas, an avid fisherman who looks forward to making Ranger a “boat dog” (the pup is named after Lucas’ Ranger boat). At just 9 weeks old, Ranger has the energy of a human toddler and is always into something!

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Cluck, cluck, cluck Hens provide daily food source, but kids keep their distance by ANNETTE JOYCE About three years ago, Phillip and Casey Stone, along with their two children and a couple of dogs, settled into their new home on 10 acres in Stokesdale. With more land to spread out, the family had the opportunity to take on a few other pets. Casey said she had wanted chickens since first moving to their new home, but bunnies, which were requests from the couple’s children, were No. 1 on the priority list. Consequently, the chickens were put on the back burner. Then a few months ago, Phillip, who is co-owner of A New Dawn Realty in Stokesdale, had clients who couldn’t take their flock of hens with

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to bring in a few feathered friends, so they purchased the eight hens and their rather elaborate and secure coop. Soon afterward they adopted a handsome rooster to look after the ladies. Dubbed “Mr. Rooster” by Savannah, 9, and Carter, 6, he has taken his protective duties quite seriously, as Casey discovered after she was attacked for coming too close

to one of the hens. She now keeps a wary eye on the rooster whenever she’s working with the flock, and so far has avoided any more occurrences. Besides Mr. Rooster, the kids have given a few of the other chickens creative monikers – for example, there’s “Reba,” the dark-redheaded chick appropriately named after country music legend Reba McEntire. In her

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happy for the half a dozen eggs that come from their hens on a daily basis and have found them to be a delicious part of their diets. Even so, there’s only so many eggs two people can consume, so friends and family members are blessed with their surplus. When it comes to caring for the chickens, Casey carries most of the load. She said it’s not that hard – along with a special mixture of laying pellets, scratch grains and cracked corn, she feeds them kitchen scraps often loaded with egg shells. She also lets them out for awhile every evening so they have a chance to roam for a bit. “They don’t really go far,” she said. “They like to scratch the base of plants, eat grass and bugs.” As nightfall begins to descend, the chickens find their way back to their coop and Casey makes sure they’re locked in tightly for the night.

HorseFriends says goodbye During a relocation from Summerfield to Stokesdale last month, the nonprofit’s board of directors decided funding was no longer sufficient to stay in operation by ANNETTE JOYCE Over the past 16 years, HorseFriends, a therapeutic riding program that was free to participants, helped an untold number of individuals with special needs such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injury deal with and, in some cases, overcome their issues. Along the way, volunteers and families witnessed all kinds of miracles that were brought about through the faith-based organization’s use of

equine therapy and educational programs to develop confidence, physical and emotional strength, and a sense of joy for both its participants and volunteers. Although the group has accomplished so much, an ongoing struggle to secure sufficient funds has led to the organization’s closure. HorseFriends’ board of directors recently made the announcement through email and social media.

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third home, another chicken got the name “Journey” in honor of all her travels. Then there’s “Chicken Nugget” (if that name holds true, she might be looking at a bleak future). The Stones brought the chickens on board with the idea of keeping them as family pets and being able to enjoy fresh eggs. While Savannah and Carter liked the idea in the beginning, they’ve since changed their minds. Since Casey’s run-in with Mr. Rooster, the kids are actually a bit afraid of the chickens. And even more surprising to Casey and Phillip is that their children have given up eating eggs. “I don’t like eggs now that I know where they come from,” Savannah said. “I don’t even like eggs from the store.” When asked how he feels about eating eggs, Carter grins shyly and refers to them as “butt nuggets.” In contrast, Phillip and Casey are

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In June, the organization announced it would be moving from its Summerfield location to Gentle Reins’ farm in Stokesdale in mid-July. However, during the move the board reassessed the situation and decided the new location wasn’t the right fit and that funding was no longer sufficient to sustain the program.

HorseFriends relied on grants, donations and fundraisers to keep the program going. Lisa Bunch, who has been with HorseFriends since its beginning and most recently served as the nonprofit’s fundraising director, confirmed that in the past couple of years, especially during COVID, donations have declined. “We had been limping along from one fundraiser to another,” Bunch said. “I am so grateful for the 16 years that I spent with HorseFriends, first as the parent of a child with special needs, then as a volunteer, an instructor, a board member, and finally as a part-time employee trying to raise funds,” Bunch added. “HorseFriends has been a blessing to my life and to the many children and adults who were touched by the amazing joy and strength that horses and volunteers brought to our program.” A liquidation sale will be held this weekend, Friday, Aug. 6, 5:30 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gentle Reins, 9104 N.C. 65 East in Stokesdale. Sale items include seasonal decorations, some tack and farm items, office supplies, shelves, fans, a wheelbarrow and more.

Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization, is urging the public to consider adopting and fostering animals now due to a decrease in pet adoptions in shelters across the country coupled with a seasonal increase in animal intake, compared to 2020. “If you have been considering getting a new pet, now is the time. The public stepped up during the pandemic, and we need to do it again because countless animals’ lives are at stake if this progress backslides,” said Best Friends CEO Julie Castle. Recent data from 24PetWatch on nearly 1,200 U.S. shelters shows pet adoptions are down 3.7% overall this year, and for the month of June, intake •was Totally local since 1996 up 5.9% as compared to 2020.

This is also the height of kitten season when most cats have their litters and traditionally end up in shelters. This, combined with pandemic-related challenges, is leading to shelters becoming overwhelmed. In a recent survey commissioned by Best Friends, 59% of general public respondents considering adopting are delaying the process because of returning to the office, taking vacations, starting a new job, and other reasons. Best Friends also conducted a survey of more than 150 shelters and animal organizations, of which 88% noted they were short-staffed and have consequently been forced to cut hours or programs. Government shelters and private shelters with government contracts are more impacted than other shelter types.

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“It is with great sadness that we share with our HorseFriends’ family, due to a lack of funding to sustain the organization, we have had to make the impossible decision to close our doors,” the board’s message read.

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IN MEMORY OF Marilyn Thomas Pelehach March 26, 1954 – July 29, 2021 Marilyn Pelehach passed away peacefully on July 29 in Greensboro, surrounded by her family. She was 67. Marilyn was born March 26, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, the youngest child of the late Kendall and Augusta (Holmes) Thomas. She grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, graduating from Shaker Heights High School in 1972 and Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in 1976. She was proud to wear two tassels on her cap at graduation, marking her two degrees – a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Education. Marilyn began her teaching career in Sandusky, Ohio, teaching children with learning disabilities in grades 5 through 12. She was a gifted teacher and strong advocate for her students. In 1984, she moved to Fremont, Michigan, where she continued to teach LD students. After taking time off to raise her busy family following their move to Oak Ridge in 1994, she eventually returned to the classroom, teaching for a time at Noble Academy in Greensboro and as a tutor. Marilyn and her husband, John, met at the Stone House in Sandusky, Ohio, at a Friday happy hour. John quickly found himself attracted to the engaging young teacher with the big smile and the beautiful green eyes. They would sometimes tell people, “We met at happy hour and we’ve

been happy ever since.” John and Marilyn wed June 12, 1982, at Fairmount Presbyterian Church in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and shared a loving 39-year marriage. She was an amazing wife and they were true partners. The Pelehach household was a busy place, especially when, as Marilyn said, the kids were “6, 4, 2 and new.” She loved motherhood and was an exceptional mom – a great listener, confidante, advocate, counselor and friend. Marilyn was surprised a number of times when people she knew told her she was their role model. She was extremely proud of her children and their accomplishments, including their choices of spouses. Near the end of her life, she was a joyful and loving grandma, but unfortunately for too short a time. Marilyn was a member of her high school and college synchronized swim teams and enjoyed skiing, biking, being in nature, craft projects and playing family games, especially canasta. She loved travel and she and John enjoyed numerous great trips. She wanted to go “everywhere” and was proud of having visited six continents, ultimately deciding she didn’t really need to visit Antarctica. Marilyn’s community activities included volunteering with Special Olympics, starting a PTA at one of her children’s schools, delivering Meals on Wheels for 19 years and serving as an Alight guide for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. She most enjoyed teaching adult literacy through Reading Connections. One student commented: “She put me in a different world –

someplace I’ve never been before.” Many of the students and others she helped throughout her life might say the same. Marilyn’s story is notable not only for what she did, but for the kind of person she was. She was a people person who saw the good in everybody and always put the other person first. She really listened to people to understand them and was kind, thoughtful, generous, positive, creative, perceptive, wise and strong. She is survived by her husband, John, of Oak Ridge; sons Andrew (Kelly) and Michael (Lindsey), both of San Francisco, California; daughters Lisa (Duane) of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Emily (Devin) of Durham, North Carolina; grandsons Leo and Kendall; brother Hal (Jean) of Pine, Colorado; sister Wilna (Chris) of Sunnyvale, California; her parents-in-law, Frank and Jean Pelehach of Sandusky, Ohio, and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.

An outdoor candlelight celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held at 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 9, at Gray Gables, 4105 Oak Ridge Road in Summerfield, for vaccinated friends of Marilyn and her family. The celebration will move under a tent in the event of rain. Due to the Delta variant, all attendees are requested to wear masks. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Reading Connections, www.readingconnections.org, or Debbie’s Dream Foundation, www.debbiesdream.org.

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Methodist Church at 2865 Gideon Grove Church Road in Stokesdale will offer Vacation Bible School Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A box lunch will be provided, and participants will enjoy games, crafts and stories about children in the Bible. More info: Laura Harrell, (336) 643-6042.

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which offers a therapeutic riding program, is closing its doors after 16 years due to lack of funding. The nonprofit will host a close-out sale Aug. 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 9104 N.C. 65 E in Stokesdale. For sale: tack, farm supplies, water buckets, wheelbarrows, office supplies, seasonal decorations, jump standards and more. Proceeds will go towards caring for horses while they are being rehomed and closing costs with dissolving the organization. Any remaining cash assets will be donated to other non-profit therapeutic riding programs. More info: (336) 420-4588.

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 YMCA job fair | Spears Family YMCA, 3216 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro, will host a job fair Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to noon. Those attending the job fair will learn about open positions at several YMCA of Greensboro branches and can apply for jobs onsite. More info: Sherri Self, (336) 854-8410 or sherri.self@ymcagreensboro.org.

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cil will meet Aug. 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at a different location from usual, Revolution Academy at 3800 Oak Ridge Road in Summerfield. The meeting will be livestreamed on the Town of Summerfield’s Facebook page. More info: (336) 643-8655.

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his text amendment application for the time being, we don’t know what his plan is.” Couch, CEO of Blue Ridge Cos., had proposed a text amendment to create a Master Planned Village District for which he would seek higher housing density in negotiations with town leaders. The proposal met opposition during recent public meetings, largely because Couch wasn’t disclosing the projected density and mix of single-family and multi-family houses, including townhouses and apartments. He ceded to the opposition earlier this week. “We felt the right thing to do was withdraw this request, finish our work and finish the answers to all of those questions down to as much as humanly possible the locations for what we have planned and the numbers for what we have planned,” Couch told the Planning Board during a special called meeting this past Monday, Aug. 2. During public meetings in recent weeks, Couch said he and his team of designers were still working on details of the project and thus didn’t know the answer when asked by residents and members of the Planning Board for the proposed density of housing.

Couch reiterated the view during a July 26 public hearing by the board, drawing skepticism from several speakers and board Chairman Dick Feulner, who said he was unwilling to make a recommendation to the Town Council for “a district with no density at all.” Feulner joined two other members in voting 3-1 to delay the board’s decision on whether to recommend approval of Couch’s request for a text amendment to Summerfield’s unified development ordinance. In an interview earlier this week, Feulner said he viewed Couch’s decision to drop his application as “positive.”

“He is trying to address the legitimate issues raised by many members of the community,” Feulner said. Town leaders learned of Couch’s decision shortly before the board meeting this past Monday. Feulner then invited Couch to speak during the meeting to explain his decision. “We’re well aware of the divisiveness in the community,” Couch said. He said he appreciated questions from townsfolk and town leaders, but added that “we’re not prepared to answer (them) yet. We don’t have the answers.”

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Last week, Feulner called the special meeting for the board to consider when to meet again to vote on whether to recommend Couch’s text amendment application to the council. Earlier, the board had scheduled the meeting for Sept. 27, but was contemplating moving the meeting forward to this Thursday, Aug. 5. Advancing the meeting would have allowed the council to consider Couch’s request during its monthly meeting next Tuesday, Aug. 10. At this point, consideration of the text amendment remains on the meeting agenda, and the council is required by the town’s development rules to agree to Couch’s withdrawal request, according to a post on the town of Summerfield’s Facebook page. During Monday’s meeting, Couch told the board he may propose development of his property based upon the Open Space Mixed Use (OSM) zoning classification. According to the town’s UDO, the district “encourages compact, integrated development with a variety of housing types,” including townhouses and detached houses. Apartments aren’t allowed in the district, Feulner said. Seeking to change the OSM district with a text amendment is a possibility, said Couch, adding whatever he proposes will require “a very, very high bar of quality and a high bar of regulation.” Feulner told Couch he believes town leaders “could look at OSM as a way to maybe facilitate things you’re trying to do in a more reasonable fashion as far as the Planning Board and the community are concerned.” While Couch didn’t explain how he might propose amending the OSM district, his lead designer, Victor Dover, hinted at possible changes. During a recent public meeting, Dover pointed out how requirements of the district currently limit Couch’s proposal. As an example, density requirements as currently written make preservation of large tracts of open space financially unfeasible, he said. “You cannot say you want the lots to be huge if you want the open space,” Dover, a founding principal of Dover, Kohl and Partners of Coral Gables, Florida, said during the board’s July 26 meeting. He reiterated Couch’s position that allowing construction of multi-family housing is needed to meet the Summerfield comprehensive plan’s recommendation for Totally local since 1996 moderately priced housing.

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July 27 | A member of Smith Grove Baptist Church in Colfax reported an unknown suspect stole two catalytic converters worth $400 each from church vehicles between June 1 and July 27.

July 28 | A resident of the 5200 block of Creed Drive in Summerfield (near Bunch Road) reported an unknown suspect fraudulently cashed a check belonging to her in the amount of $2,500 on July 27.

Aug. 2 | A resident of the 5200 block of Williard Road in Oak Ridge (off N.C. 150) reported an unknown suspect stole a vehicle trailer worth $3,000 from behind his garage between July 28 at 7 p.m. and July 30 at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 2 | The owner of a framing contractor company reported an unknown suspect stole items from a house under construction in the 8400 block of Wolf

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VEHICLE TOWED July 31 | Law enforcement officers in the 4200 block of Hamburg Mill Road in Summerfield had a silver 2007 Honda Accord towed because the vehicle operator was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

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Summerfield Merchants Association (SMA), established in 2015 by Rod and Cyndi Brown of Summerfield Family Chiropractic, celebrated its 5th anniversary Aug. 3 at Summerfield Farms on Pleasant Ridge Road. Although SMA is in its 6th year, the association’s 5-year celebration was delayed a year because of COVID. “There’s something really interesting about the Summerfield Merchants,” said SMA president Terry Helms of Helms Marketing. “Each member is a blend of small-town work ethic and gritty determination, and combines that with the wisdom of knowing that to succeed in today’s market we (small business owners)

must adapt to today’s consumer. “Our goal for the 5th anniversary celebration was to be aggressively entertaining while adhering to a minimal budget,” Helms continued. “We appreciated the opportunity to invite business owners and community leaders in Summerfield, SMA members or not, and treat them to great food, drink, and live music.” About 90 SMA members and guests attended the event, “and a good time was had by all.” Want to learn more about SMA, or join? Visit www.summerfieldmerchant.com or email SummerfieldMerchants@ summerfieldmerchant.com.

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During last week’s meeting, Nodine voted against the town entering into the contract with Envirolink, which Schneider, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Kinneman and council members George McClellan and Martha Pittman voted to approve. A financial spreadsheet reviewed by the council projected the system would reach profitability in the second year of operation.

“I’m pretty happy with the spreadsheet,” Pittman said. “I appreciate getting down in the weeds.”

If approved, the agreement would end more than 20 years of unsuccessful efforts by leaders in Oak Ridge to create a municipal water system to improve the quality and reliability of water for homeowners and businesses reliant on wells.

Town leaders have examined Envirolink’s proposed contract and nailed down details since authorizing the town manager to negotiate the agreement in July 2020.

Shortly after incorporating in 1998, the town commissioned two engineering firms to supply cost estimates for installing its own water system. The council shifted course and negotiated a contract with Aqua North Carolina to install and operate a system. After legal wrangling, the deal fell apart in 2009.

The plan envisions allowing other subdivisions to tap into the system, enabling gradual growth for the system, according to the mayor. Establishing the system will provide water for firefighting and eventually provide the infrastructure if the town decides to buy and pipe in water from outside of Oak Ridge.

Then in 2019, a proposal to create a regional water system for northwestern Guilford County proved too expensive, spurring a proposal by thenMayor Spencer Sullivan for Oak Ridge to build its own system, starting with new subdivisions with at least 30 lots.

“Slowly but surely we’ll be able to offer options to broader swaths of our community,” Schneider said. “It is the responsibility of this council to plan for the future of our town, not to duck and run or wait until it’s too late for any reasonable solution to work.”

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ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 643-9332. www.carolinastumpandtreeservices.com. 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. ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. (336) 643-9157. ATCHISON LAWNCARE. Honest, dependable, local. Mike Atchison, owner. (336) 486-9837. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic./Ins. 40+ years experience. All phases of tree work. Lots & natural area thinning and cleanup. Large shrubbery jobs, chipping. Oak Ridge. Call (336) 643-1119. Hire a local with references. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174.

Residential & Commercial Mowing • Trimming • Overseeding Fertilizing • Plugging Pine needle distribution • HOA

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

PAINTING & DRYWALL

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.

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

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

MASONRY SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or fire pit? We can help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways & sidewalks, patios and more! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs. MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone concrete & repairs. Free est. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com. COLONIAL MASONRY. 40 yrs. exp. Specializing in outdoor living spaces; dry-stack natural stone and flagstone. Let us help you plan your patio, fire pit, fireplace, kitchen – or anything else you would like! Call (336) 949-9019. www.colonialmasonry.com. NEW PHASE CONCRETE. Here for all your decorative concrete needs. Specializing in decorative stamp, stained, epoxy and all other concrete poured finishes as well. Also offering refurbishment of existing stamped concrete. Make your existing stamped look like new again! (336) 399-1474 or (336) 595-4654.

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MISC. HOME SERVICES/PRODUCTS COX POOL SERVICE. Openings, closings, routine maintenance, weekly service. No contracts, free estimates! (336) 327-5122. ON EAGLE'S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519. JUNK & DEBRIS REMOVAL, construction, remodeling, and general cleanup, outbuildings, garages, basements, yard waste, etc. Also can haul mulch. Call (336) 706-8470.

PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 40 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. Average BDRM walls $100. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING. Reliable, skilled, aﬀordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com.

PRESSURE WASHING

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

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

BEK Paint Co.

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

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

Residential & Commercial

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

David & Judy Long, owners

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

(336) 931-0600

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

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

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

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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. 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. DOUGLAS Construction & Remodeling, LLC. Custom Builder, sunrooms, garages, additions, kitchens, baths. Licensed & Insured, BBB A+ accredited. Free est. Visit www.douglascr.com or call (336) 413-5050.

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

Wilson Ain’t God Good Septic Pumping & Repair Family owned & operated since 1972

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PAINTING, DECKS AND MORE. Call Premier Construction for free estimates. (336) 430-9507. AMERICAN BUILDER CONSTRUCTION. Repairs & remodeling, kitchens/baths, additions, decks, attics, basements. Licensed & insured. Short wait list. NC General Contractors. (336) 225-7478.

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ROOFING PREMIER ROOFING. Commercial/residential. Providing service for all of your roofing needs. Locally owned. Please call (336) 430-9507 for free assessments. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION. Lifetime shingle and metal roofing. We finance. Free Estimates. Since 1979. Please call (336) 362-6343.

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 REAL ESTATE

RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of rooﬁng. BBB accredited A, and listed with Angie's List. Call (336) 944- 6118, or visit redrhinorooﬁng.com.

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

HOMES FOR SALE

DUSTIN CLINARD ROOFING. Shingles, metal, and leak repairs. Call (336) 268-1908. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC. 40 + years experience. (336) 643-8191.

 MISC. SERVICES

 PETS & ANIMAL SVCS.

DON MILLS BUILDERS CUSTOM BUILD

WALRAVEN SIGNATURE HOMES

WENDY COLLINS PET SITTING LLC. Certiﬁed, bonded & insured. (336) 339-6845. wendycollinspetsitting.com.

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5700 Grey Wind Court, Oak Ridge

4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, primary on main, large living space, covered porch, 4-car garage and home theater. $899,900

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5702 Grey Wind Court, Oak Ridge

4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3-car garage, screened porch, oversized great room and bonus room. $840,000

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SELLERS & BUYERS

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LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

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We carry moving & shipping supplies

(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale YOGA CLASSES in Summerﬁeld. Kids & adults. Beginner friendly. Please see YOGALANE.COM for info. (336) 298-1119. PIANO LESSONS, all ages and levels, Summerﬁeld area. Patti, (336) 298-4181. PORTABLE WELDING SERVICE. Welding & fabrication services. Call (336) 908-6906

 MISC. FOR SALE Use HAPPY JACK KENNEL DIP as an area spray to control ﬂeas, ticks, stable ﬂies & mosquitoes where they breed. Available at Tractor Supply. www.kennelvax.com. PureWick Female EXTERNAL CATHETER System. Includes pump, collection tank, tubing and 13 external catheters. $495 new; asking $275. (336) 549-6806.

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LAND FOR SALE ROCKINGHAM COUNTY/SUMMERFIELD address. Wooded, creeks, secluded and private. 25+/- acres can be subdivided. No HOA! Call (336) 430-9507. Anytime! SUMMERFIELD. Custom homesites for the distinguished buyer. Excellent large building lots. Choose or bring your own builder. One phase only, 12 tracts remain. Call anytime for a private showing. (336) 430-9507.

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color egg she will produce, and typically, a chicken’s earlobe color determines its egg color.

TRUE. A mother hen turns her egg about 50 times per day.

FALSE. Chickens are vegetarians. Chickens are omnivores. They eat seeds, grass, grain, insects, lizards, toads, and even field mice.

TRUE. Chickens can fly. They can’t fly long distances, but they can fly over a tree or a fence. And they can run up to 9mph.

TRUE. Mother hens talk to their chicks while the chicks are still in the eggs, and the chicks can chirp back while in the shell.

FALSE. Hens usually lay eggs at night. They typically lay eggs within the first 6 hours of sunlight or exposure to artificial light.

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Kimberly Thacker Accounting.............14 Samuel K. Anders, CPA, MSA, PC..... 24

Stokesdale Heating & Air..................... 8 Stokesdale Storage ............................ 30 Wilson Septic & Pumping .................. 29

AUTOMOTIVE SALES / SERVICE Beamer Tire & Auto ............................ 2 EuroHaus .......................................... 27 Piedmont Truck Tires ........................... 9 Prestige Car Wash ..............................16 Quartermaster Auto Detail ................ 21 Tire Max .............................................. 5

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LEGAL SERVICES Barbour & Williams Law .................... 26 Scott Tippett – Hagan Barrett Law .....12

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Summerfield Family Dentistry ............ 20

EVENTS Veterans Honor Green Fundraiser ....... 3 Summerfield Music in the Park ...........14

EVENT VENUES Autumn Creek Vineyards ................... 21 The Gardens at Gray Gables ..............15

GROCERIES / SUPPLIES Southern Foods ................................. 25

HAIR CARE Great Clips .........................................17

HEALTH & WELLNESS Elvis Mendoza In-Home Massage.......14 YMCA of Greensboro .........................19

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES BEK Paint Company .......................... 29 Carpets by Direct ................................11 Colfax Lawn Care .............................. 28 Eanes Heating & Air ............................ 4

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Gladwell Insurance Agency.................12

Destination Arts..................................17

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INSURANCE

Guilford Cty. Dept. of Public Health ... 23 LeBauer HealthCare.......................... 22 Novant – Forsyth Pediatrics ................17 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ...............16 Wake Forest Baptist Health ............... 24 Wake Forest – Summerfield ............... 26

Bath Planet ....................................... 29 Old School Home Repair ....................14 TM Construction Services .................. 29

Coming

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

ORTHODONTIC CARE Olmsted Orthodontics ........................17 Reynolds Orthodontics .......................19

PET SERVICES & PRODUCTS Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ............... 10 Northwest Animal Hospital .................. 8

REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty .......................... 30 Nancy Hess, BHHS ........................... 30 Nicole Gillespie, RE/MAX .................. 25 Ramilya Siegel, Keller Williams ............ 2 The Fitzsimmons Group, Allen Tate ..... 6

RESTAURANTS Bistro 150 ............................................ 2 Ridge Shrimp & Oyster .......................16 Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina ...........16

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NWO On The Go

Index of Advertisers

Classifi eds

Grins and Gripes

SMA celebrates fi fth birthday

School beautifi cation project

NWO Kids’ Korner................ 10

Youth sync: On the run

In memoriam

Your Questions

News in brief

Crime/Incident Report

Pets & Critters