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‘Queen of Oak Ridge’ passes at age 88 Carolyn Brown lived an ordinary, but extraordinary life, and was loved by all who knew her by PATTI STOKES and ANNETTE JOYCE The world has lost two queens within the last two months, both deeply loved. While the news
of England’s Queen Elizabeth’s death on Sept. 8 sent ripples of sadness across the world, the news Carolyn Brown of Oak Ridge resident Carolyn Clayton Brown’s death on Nov. 15 at age 88 sent ripples just as powerful throughout her beloved community
by CHRIS BURRITT SUMMERFIELD – The town of Summerfield has offered to buy the historic Laughlin school property for $2.2 million, advancing plans to refurbish the buildings into a new town hall. The Guilford County Board of Education
IN THIS ISSUE Landowner seeks views on development... 2 News in brief...................................................... 3 Oak Ridge Nov. 3 Town Council meeting ... 8 S’field Nov. 10 Town Council meeting .........11 NWO Business & Real Estate ..........................17 Business News ................................................. 18 OR prepares for growth on borders ........... 20 Heritage Farm Park to retain farming ........ 22 Kids’ Korner ..................................................... 28
Being born in the U.S., family, health, and an old car that still runs are among the many blessings readers express gratitude for this Thanksgiving season compiled by ANNETTE JOYCE
As family and friends gather over Thanksgiving, the focus is often on the many blessings the past year has brought. For ...continued on p. 4 some, that focus is on major things like the love of family, or good health or the joy of Jesus in their lives. Others relish smaller but impactful things they’ve experienced in everyday life, such as the kindness of a neighbor, the love of a family pet or even the reliability of an older car.
Summerfield offers $2.2 million for Laughlin school property If the sale goes through, the town may relocate Town Hall to the historic school
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accepted the town’s offer during its Oct. 11 meeting after declaring the Summerfield facility as surplus property that’s “unnecessary and undesirable for public school purposes.” The sale is contingent upon whether the county’s Board of Commissioners wants to buy the property at fair market value, District 5 representative Deborah Napper told fellow board members. If the commissioners don’t buy the
After recently asking some of our readers what they are most thankful for this Thanksgiving season, many offered similar responses, but with a personal twist. Here’s what they shared with us… Patti Dmuchowki of Oak Ridge said she is always grateful for her family, and especially for being able to stay connected with those who live far away.
“Although two of my three kids are living in different states, we have managed to stay close by visiting often and using ...continued on p. 42 modern technology to keep in touch on a daily basis,” she said. “Seeing pictures and videos of the grandkids’ sports and school Community Calendar .................................. 29 activities somehow makes the miles between us a little less.” Crime/Incident report ................................... 32 Welcome to our new advertisers ................ 33 Bits & Pieces .................................................... 34 Summerfield resident Mark Brown has two special reasons to be Youth Sync....................................................... 36 grateful. Come visit ‘Our Town’ this weekend ........... 38 “I’m very thankful this Thanksgiving for my 3-year-old Student Profile ................................................. 39 grandson, Finley, and my 17-month-old grandson, Quinton, who Grins and Gripes ............................................ 40 Classifieds ....................................................... 43 are both such wonderful children,” he said. Index of Advertisers ....................................... 46 NWO On The Go ............................................. 48 ...continued on p. 6