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Mountains-to-Sea Trail moves to new phase of construction After celebrating completion of the trail’s first section, volunteers are starting to work on a 2 ½-mile stretch between Oak Ridge and Summerfield

by CHRIS BURRITT

Annual ‘Light Up the Night’ in Oak Ridge planned for this Saturday, Dec. 3, and annual Christmas Parade in Stokesdale on Dec. 10

by PATTI STOKES OAK RIDGE/STOKESDALE – Organizers are putting the final touches on two upcoming community events that are popular for kids of all ages and will be sure to get everyone into the Christmas spirit. Read on for more details, and plan to join your friends and neighbors for some great small-town fun this Saturday, Dec. 3, and the following Saturday, Dec. 10.

OAK RIDGE – The day after attending a ribboncutting ceremony on Oct. 21 that marked completion of the Headwaters Trail northwest of town, volunteers with Oak Ridge’s Mountainsto-Sea Trail (MST) Committee wasted no time in getting back to work.

Light Up the Night Armed with heavy-duty rogue hoes and other Saturday, Dec. 3, 1 to 8 p.m. brush-whacking tools, the crew began cutting a Oak Ridge Town Park 2 ½-mile trail east of N.C. 68 and 150. The future Each year volunteers with path rises and dips along a creek in the property the Town of Oak Ridge’s Special easement of Pemberly Estates, a subdivision under Events Committee work months construction, and common areas of the Carriage in advance to plan a full day of Cove subdivision, according to Randy Schmitz, an Christmas fun for kids and kids MST committee member and trail builder. at heart. And each year they “We are pushing toward Summerfield,” search for something a little Schmitz said in a recent interview, explaining the extra to add or expand on. destination for this section of the MST is Bandera As with last year, vendors will Farms Park. Once developed, Summerfield’s be set up this Saturday along the 120-acre park of equestrian and hiking trails on Bunch Road at Interstate 73 will provide a route for sidewalks in Oak Ridge Town the Piedmont Greenway, a trail that will eventually Park, where all the day’s activities will take place – ranging from a magician to musical and dance performances, hayrides OR Town Council, Dec. 1 meeting preview ...2 with the Grinch, visits with Santa Laughlin purchase awaits commissioners ... 3 and of course, the lighting of the Stokesdale Town Council, Nov. 10 meeting...6 Christmas tree and 1,300 lumiSummerfield Tree Lighting ............................ 14 naries, adding a touch of sparPets & Critters .................................................. 15 kling magic for visitors strolling Keep your pets safe during the holidays .. 16 ...continued on p. 28 Adoptable Pets ............................................... 18

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Photo courtesy of Oak Ridge MST Committee

The Oak Ridge MST Committee hosted another workday on Nov. 19 and continued rough-cutting a 2 ½-mile trail east of N.C. 68 and 150. The future path rises and dips along a creek in the property easement of Pemberly Estates, a subdivision under construction off N.C. 150, and common areas of the adjacent Carriage Cove subdivision. connect Greensboro to Winston-Salem.

Oak Ridge provides a link in the statewide MST. The town’s committee is part of a network of

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Laughlin school purchase awaits county’s Board of Commissioners Two decisions by the commission will determine whether Summerfield can buy the property and, if so, how a purchase would be funded

by CHRIS BURRITT SUMMERFIELD – Efforts by the town of Summerfield to buy the historic Laughlin school for a new town hall and center for community groups hinge upon two upcoming decisions by Guilford County’s Board of Commissioners.

The commissioners have yet to officially decide whether they want to buy the Laughlin property for use by the county.

However, commission Chairman Skip Alston said in an interview earlier this week that “we’ve basically made the decision, tentatively, that we don’t want it.”

If the commissioners decide they don’t want to own the property, Summerfield Mayor Tim Sessoms said town leaders would resume negotiating a purchase with the Guilford County Board of Education. The board owns the nearly 11.2 acres occupied by three buildings at 7911 Summerfield Road.

In October, the Board of Education accepted the town’s offer to buy the property for $2.2 million, its appraised value.

The sale is contingent upon whether the commissioners decide to buy it.

If the county passes on the purchase, Summerfield leaders “may seek better pricing” than the town’s $2.2 million offer, Sessoms said.

“Our interest is to acquire Laughlin as inexpensively as possible because it’s going to require quite a bit of TLC (tender loving care) going forward,” Sessoms said in an interview earlier this week.

A second decision by the county commissioners will determine how Summerfield would pay for the property. Last month, Sessoms and Town Manager Scott Whitaker asked the

board to reassign $2.2 million in federal pandemic relief funds to cover its recent offer for the property.

In August, the commissioners gave Summerfield a total of $7.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, with $5.5 million designated for infrastructure to help the town establish a municipal water system. Another $2.3 million is earmarked for development of Bandera Farms Park.

During its Nov. 17 work session, the commission delayed its decision on Summerfield’s request to reallocate $2.2 million initially designated for water projects to acquiring the Laughlin property. Alston cited legal uncertainty over whether ARPA funds could be spent to buy a municipal building.

Alston instructed Sessoms and Whitaker to provide the commissioners a detailed plan about how Summerfield would use the Laughlin property. Aside from its potential use for a new town hall, Sessoms said the property could serve as a meeting place for Scouts and senior citizens, while possibly housing a library. The surrounding acreage could host outdoor events, he said.

ARPA funds could finance the establishment of a park and library, according to County Attorney Andrea Leslie-Fite. She plans to review Summerfield’s plan for the Laughlin property before it goes back to the commissioners for further consideration.

“We need to dot our i’s and cross our t’s a little bit better,” said commissioner Justin Conrad, who, along with commissioner Carly Cooke, has been helping Summerfield leaders in their efforts to buy the Laughlin property.

Repurposing the buildings for Summerfield’s use is “a good project” that would be “great for the citizens of Summerfield,” Conrad said.

Whitaker told the commissioners the property is centrally located in Summerfield, making it convenient to Summerfield’s athletic and community parks and the future extension of the Atlantic and

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Laughlin, once an all-Black school, was built in 1934 and initially served students through seventh grade. In 1970 grades 3-5 were paired with Summerfield Elementary School and in 1987 second grade was moved to Summerfield Elementary; Laughlin remained a K-1 school until it closed in 2011. A year and a half later, GCS began using it as a professional development center for teachers.

Laughlin is slated for closing as part of a consolidation of administrative buildings in the school district’s $2 billion plan to build and remodel schools countywide.

In October, the Board of Education declared the Laughlin property as surplus, a step required for its sale. If Summerfield winds up buying it, Sessoms has recommended renaming it Laughlin Municipal Center, honoring Duella M. Laughlin, the

school’s principal from 1936 to 1950.

“We have a lot of dreams and aspirations for that building,” Sessoms told the commissioners.

As an alternative to building a new town hall, a plan shelved by the Town Council last May, the mayor said earlier this week the Laughlin property would be immediately ready for the town’s use.

“We can plan out the different projects to upfit the building over time,” he said.

An appraisal of the property in August aligned with the mayor’s assessment.

“A creative or adaptive reuse of the property to convert it into a public or institutional use, such as a combination of municipal offices and community recreation spaces as proposed by Summerfield, would … be feasible,” according to the appraisal by Greensboro-based Taylor & Associates Appraisers Inc. “In short, the buildings still contribute some value to the site.”

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The Town of Stokesdale’s Events Committee proudly presents

2022 Stokesdale Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 10, 2 pm Be sure to arrive early to secure a good viewing spot and catch some live music!

Craft vendors and food trucks will be set up at Stokesdale United Methodist Church from 9 am-4 pm.

Crossroads Community Church will be serving hot dogs and individually wrapped baked goods at Stokesdale Fire Station.

Thank you to this year’s parade sponsors

STOKESDALE town council

Nov. 10 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES Mayor Mike Crawford called the monthly council meeting to order at 7 p.m. and Rev. Ed McKinney, pastor of Stokesdale United Methodist Church, gave the invocation.

Mayor Crawford asked for a moment of silence for Aliyah Thornhill, 14, who was killed on Halloween evening while trick-or-treating along Haw River Road.

The meeting agenda was approved after adding a closed session requested

by Mayor Pro Tem Derek Foy, and two other discussion items requested by council member Tim Jones.

PUBLIC SAFETY Fire Department. Stokesdale Fire Chief Todd Gauldin reported the department responded to 96 calls in October; of

those, 46 were medical-related, 14 were fire-related and 36 were miscellaneous.

On a safety note, Gauldin reminded citizens to be especially cautious with outdoor burning during this season of cooler, dryer weather, to clear the area around piles of burning leaves, and preferably to keep a garden hose close by in case the fire gets out of hand.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

Deputy Clerk Robbie Wagoner gave a report on the number of applications for new water service, water meters installed, water meters put on reserve by builders and 8-1-1 calls; he noted the town billed 721 water customers in October.

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Municipalities’ annual salary survey; has been researching a new cleaning service for Town Hall and Town Park; completed the renewal to operate a public water system; and communicated with Yates Construction Company about repairing an emergency water leak. Also, Stokesdale Heating and Air Conditioning installed two new HVAC systems in Town Hall, and the Christmas banners have been put up downtown.

Events Committee. Foy reminded everyone the annual Christmas parade will take place downtown on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m., with vendors and food trucks set up at Stokesdale United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

He added that “Our State” magazine will feature the Stokesdale parade in its holiday edition.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Finance Officer Kim Thacker gave the financial report for October, noting balances in the town’s general fund and water enterprise accounts, including investments in CDARS and ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding.

Thacker also highlighted the number of past-due water customer balances.

Foy noted that interest rates on investments have risen to between 2.25% and 2.75%, which has a significant impact on the town’s revenue.

When interest rates peaked years ago, the town’s interest earnings were 11.1% of its total revenue.

“We should get back to that 10% of our revenue – that’s a big component of

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our revenue stream,” Foy said.

Audit. Thacker said work has begun on the town’s annual audit and the auditor plans to present it at the council’s Dec. 8 meeting.

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ing’s estimate of $455 to have a backflow enclosure installed for the irrigation system in the town park.

Council also discussed options for having a plumber fix the water fountains and dog spigot in the park.

Replace trash can. Crawford presented a quote of $1,002.38, including shipping and taxes, for a 32-gallon portable trash can to replace the trash can in Town Park that was damaged by a lawnmower.

“That’s a lot of money for a trash can,” council member Jimmy Landreth said, adding he favored buying a new 55-gallon drum with a top on it.

“I’m not going to vote for $1,000 for a trash can,” Jones said.

“I don’t want a 55-gallon drum,” Foy responded, then motioned to approve the purchase of a new trash can for the park at a cost of $1,002.38 Jones said the problem could be solved with a 20-gallon barrel, buying a quart of paint and pouring some concrete to stabilize it, drilling a couple of holes in it so it won’t hold water, then putting a drum liner in it… for less than $100.

“We could put in about eight of those for the cost of this one,” he said.

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to approve Foy’s motion (Foy and Rigsbee in favor).

Crawford then asked Landreth if he would arrange to purchase a barrel, and Rigsbee asked to see what the barrel looks like before it’s placed in the park.

“Can you all let me know before we decide to put barrels out there (in the park) for trash?” Foy asked.

After more discussion, Landreth offered to get some pictures of the type of barrel he envisioned for holding trash and present them to the council at the Dec. 8 meeting.

road,” Foy said, noting the number of people walking on the road to the park, the 20-foot road width, and the increase in traffic going in and out of the two neighborhoods on Angel Pardue Road.

“This is from feedback from my neighbors, my friends and me just sitting on my back porch,” Foy said.

“It’s a valiant effort on our part to try to keep the neighborhood safe, but a very futile effort,” said Crawford, who serves as Angel’s Glen’s HOA president.

Jones said he struggled to see how Angel Pardue Road is different from other neighborhood streets where citizens might want their speed limits reduced.

difference,” he said. Lowering the speed limit would also open up enforcement options, he added.

Jones questioned why the speed limit would be reduced on this road and not on other roads, like Athens Road, which feeds into the U.S. 158 and Angel Pardue Road intersection. Rigsbee said the main concerns with faster traffic would be further down on Angel Pardue Road, where there are more pedestrians.

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to request DOT to reduce the speed limit on Angel Pardue Road, down to Adano Road, from 35 mph to 25 mph.

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to schedule a public hearing at the Dec. 8 council meeting to consider closing a portion of Angel Pardue Road.

this revenue replacement option; municipalities do not have to verify they experienced revenue loss during the designated time period, but documentation on how funds are spent is critical.

“We were shocked at some of the numbers some of the towns received,” Thacker said, noting Stokesdale received one of the lowest amounts of ARPA funding compared to other towns, but the funding each municipality received was based on its annual budget.

Jones asked if the town’s ARPA funds, which total $723,965, could be placed in a separate bank account and Thacker confirmed that has been done, and any ARPA funds used will go through that account.

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that based on results from a park survey the town had conducted in 2020, the committee prioritized four projects:

With regard to expanding the water system as the town’s customer base grows, Foy said it appears WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Utilities has the capacity to increase the town’s allocation of 300,000 gallons a day.

• Nature trails. These trails would allow for hiking, walking and exercising on non-paved surfaces and provide a natural, scenic view

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to put out an RFQ (Request for Qualifications) to seek a qualified engineering firm to perform engineering work, surveying, design, right of way studies, utility locations and managing the construction bid process to run about 3.3 miles of water line from Coldwater Road to connect to the water main on Oak Level Church Road.

Presentation. Tee Stephenson, chairman of the Town Park Improvement Committee, gave a presentation on committee discussions in weekly meetings over the last few months relating to improvements to the town park. He said

• Playground equipment – to complement what is currently available for younger children. New equipment would be geared to children ages 5 through 12.

• Basketball courts. A materials supplier has recommended going with a modular court made of a rubber-like material placed on top of concrete or asphalt. The committee is considering placing six basketball courts in the park.

• Amphitheater. The committee has received a 3D rendering of a proposed amphitheater, with an estimated cost of $57,000, plus installation, concrete, electrical, etc.

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Foy noted that spending ARPA funds on park improvements would be permitted, and Landreth said any money spent on park improvements could benefit everyone in the community.

Foy then presented a proposal to seek sealed bids for $95,000 of playground equipment, including two slides and one handicap-accessible swing that would be added to the existing swing set; the equipment would be geared to children ages 5 to 12, including those with some physical disabilities.

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to seek vendor proposals for $95,000 of playground equipment, as described above, to be installed by May 26, 2023.

Website updates. Jones suggested the town add pages to its website that would include: tax history, dating back to when the town received a portion of sales and use tax collected on Guilford County citizens; parks and recreation; fire department; frequently asked questions; and differences between town manager and town administrator. Rigsbee suggested adding a community resource page.

Foy and other council members agreed the town’s website “needs a lot of help.”

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 Dewayne Dalton said Anthony Road and Happy Hill Road have existed for several decades, but water lines have never been extended to them.

“If we’re going to spend money (on expanding a water system), I think they

should be included,” he said.

Also, part of Anthony Road is still not paved; the deputy clerk was asked to contact NCDOT about this.

COUNCIL COMMENTS  Rigsbee acknowledged expanding the water system is a big and expensive project, and said the town is trying to prioritize what can be done with money in the bank.  Foy thanked Tee Stephenson for his work on the Town Park Improvement Committee, and Powell Shelton Jr. and his fellow Veterans Monument Committee members for the Veterans Day ceremony planned the next day (Nov. 11).  Landreth thanked the veterans who have served our country and afforded citizens their freedom.  Jones said council is aware of the two children killed along Haw River Road on Halloween in the last three years.

“I can’t imagine outliving a child,” he said.

Regarding the water system, he said, “there is no cheap way to get water,” and those wanting to connect to the water system have upfront costs. He encouraged any group of neighbors interested in connecting to the system to contact the town and confirm their financial commitment.

Crawford read announcements before the council recessed its open meeting at 9:58 p.m. to go into a closed session to consult with an attorney and to discuss acquisition of real property.

After returning to open session almost an hour later, no action was taken and the meeting was adjourned.

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Saturday, Nov. 19 | Summerfield Athletic Park, U.S. 220 The Town of Summerfield hosted its annual Christmas Tree Lighting event on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Summerfield Athletic Park on U.S. 220. About 300 people – including Mrs. Claus and Mayor Tim Sessoms – were there to welcome Santa when he arrived with his elf on a fire truck. Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elf stayed busy throughout the evening as a steady line of children waited their turn to share their Christmas wishes.

Attendees enjoyed musical performances from GPA Summerfield Campus and Bella Ballerina students, who sang, tapped, danced and caroled. Many enjoyed S’mores by the bonfire with friends and neighbors, along with hot chocolate and cider provided by The Jumping Bean – A Coffee Drive-Thru and light refreshments provided by the town.

A larger Christmas tree made its debut in the park this year, and is a sight to see while driving down U.S. 220.

A big thank you to Summerfield Merchants Association members for serving throughout the night and collecting food donations for Guilford Backpack Ministries at their places of business. Collections will continue through Dec. 14.

The town would also like to thank the Summerfield Fire Department and Cub Scout Pack 103 for all their help with this event.

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One-year-old Lilly Mae of Oak Ridge smiles big at her owners, Sheree and Josh Kogutkiewicz. They say Lilly Mae is full of energy and loves the water!

Charlie Angel looks majestic as he peers out from his chair in the home he shares with his people, Summerfield residents David and Cheryl Angel. The couple said Charlie sometimes wonders if he’s related to the new King of England!

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The holidays have arrived, bringing along parties, multiple visitors, dazzling decorations and all sorts of tempting foods. While that all sounds great, keep in mind that broken routines, frantic activity and unrelenting stress also accompany this “most wonderful

The added commotion can certainly take its toll on pets as well as humans, but with a bit of forethought, you can help ensure the holidays are a “wonderful time” for both you and your furry friends.

As the owner and a veterinarian at

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“Vomiting, diarrhea and toxicities account for many of our cases,” Gebhardt said. “There’s also trauma involving pets getting hit by cars, squished by a recliner or stepped on during a holiday gathering.”

Food for thought Resist the temptation to let your pets eat “people” food. This is especially true during the holidays, when so many toxic treats abound. Chocolate, sweets, baked goods, candy, chewing gum, turkey, onions, raisins and grapes are only a few of the food items that can cause serious problems. Be especially careful to keep sugar-free foods that might contain Xylitol, an artificial sweetener that’s

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In general, table food should be avoided, but Gebhardt does give the green light on certain foods in special circumstances.

“As long as your pet does not have a history of pancreatitis or food allergies, then it is okay to indulge your cat or dog with a bit of table food,” she said.

“Remember, though, to keep the portions small and the food choice healthy.”

Apples, green beans, air popped popcorn, canned pumpkin, melon, lean meats and cucumbers are a few healthy treats she suggests.

Gebhardt is adamant about not giving bones to your dog.

“Bones can break dogs’ teeth, get stuck in their mouths or around lower jaws and splinter, causing potential blockages or lacerations, especially after they are cooked,” she said.

And when you’re thinking about removing table food temptations, don’t forget about all the highly delectable treasures buried in the trash. Both dogs and cats love baking bags, disposable dishes, bones and other discarded food or containers.

“Take the trash out often and make sure the trash cans are properly secured with a lid and are placed out of reach of persistent pets,” Gebhardt said.

Deck the halls It wouldn’t be the holidays without the decorations, gift wrap and ribbons.

When decorating your home, be aware of the materials you’re using and avoid items that are both tempting and toxic to your pets.

For example, ditch the tinsel and the ribbon. These glittery strings are highly entertaining to cats, who enjoy pawing and chewing on them; however, ingesting them can cause severe injury and often requires emergency surgery.

If you decorate with glass ornaments, place them out of your pets’ reach. There’s too much temptation to eat them, which can cause choking, cuts on the mouth, paws and digestive tract if swallowed. Gebhardt cautions that the glass pieces could get stuck in the GI tract and necessitate surgical removal.

Although they always show up in abundance during the holidays, the dangers of batteries are often overlooked.

“Traditional battery types can result in injuries such as oral burns and/or digestive upset or obstruction, which are very serious in their own right. But it’s the disc or button-type batteries that can pose an additional serious danger – i.e., esophageal burns and perforations – when swallowed,” Gebhardt said.

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Homes are often filled with noise, guests and excitement over the holidays, but holiday parties and visits from family and friends can take a toll on even the most gregarious pet.

Gebhardt advises creating a quiet space for your pet that’s away from all the activity. And, let your pet approach visitors first, rather than visitors making the first move toward your pets. Be especially aware of children and how they interact with your pet.

For particularly anxious cats and dogs, Gebhardt suggests using a thunder shirt or even medicating your pet.

“Before holiday festivities, talk to your regular veterinarian about medicine that might help decrease your pet’s anxiety during holiday events,” she said.

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Be aware of your pet’s habits and demeanor. If your pet isn’t eating, using the litterbox or outdoor areas normally or acting lethargic, don’t automatically assume it’s just the stress of the holidays.

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volunteer groups affiliated with Friends of the Mountainsto-Sea Trail (FMST), a Raleigh-based nonprofit responsible for the trail running 1,175 miles from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks.

The trail became part of North Carolina’s park system in 2000. Since then, local government officials and volunteers in towns such as Oak Ridge have re-routed about 700 miles of the trail off road – from paved roads to woods, fields and wetlands.

Over the past three years, volunteers have diligently worked to move sections of the MST that run through Oak Ridge away from roadways. The footpath starts at the Cascades Preserve, a park owned by Guilford County northwest of town, and ends at a recently completed trailhead and parking lot on Linville Road.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 21 celebrated completion of the 2.2-mile Headwaters Trail, named for its meandering route along the headwaters of the Haw River.

More than 35 supporters and volunteers attended the ceremony to hear local and state leaders. Brent Laurenz, executive director of FMST, praised Oak Ridge volunteers and said their efforts serve as a model for other communities across the state.

“We like to think of this trail as a connector,” said Anne Steele, co-chair of Oak Ridge’s MST Committee. “It connects the community to the MST and to the joy of hiking

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and spending time in nature. It also connects all of us to a project that will benefit the community for years to come.”

About 80 volunteers have spent more than 1,500 hours working Oak Ridge’s trail, said Joel Deaton, a volunteer and organizer of the work days, typically three hours long on Saturday mornings.

“We’re not done,” said Oak Ridge council member Martha Pittman, who helped start the town’s MST Committee and serves as the Town Council’s liaison to the committee.

From the trailhead, the path travels southeast along Linville Road for about half a mile until it connects with a sidewalk leading to Oak Ridge Town Park.

It’s uncertain whether Oak Ridge and MST committee leaders will be able to move the trail off of the half-mile stretch of Linville Road, according to Schmitz. Extending the sidewalk from Town Park to the trailhead is a possibility.

From Town Park, where town staff has set up a campsite for hikers, the trail follows Linville Road until it reaches the stoplight at N.C. 150. From there, it goes east on 150 through Oak Ridge’s commercial and historic district.

After crossing N.C. 68, the trail continues along 150 toward Summerfield.

Routing the trail through towns such as Oak Ridge is part of the MST’s mission.

“The MST isn’t only a wilderness trail,” Schmitz said.

“It’s also a trail of North Carolina. Hikers don’t like seeing just nature. They also like seeing communities.”

About two miles east of N.C. 68, the future trail dives into the woods near the Pemberly Estates subdivision.

That’s where volunteers gathered last month to start clearing the path.

If the project goes as planned, Schmitz said, construction of the 2 ½-mile trail and the building of a bridge over the creek may take two or more years. From N.C. 150, the path will travel south to Brookbank Road, passing through the Pemberly Estates easement and the Carriage Cove common areas.

Yet to be negotiated is the final connection of the trail to Brookbank Road through property slated for a new subdivision, Schmitz said.

“We have no guarantee,” he said. “We look at this as a ‘field of dreams.’ If you had to get all of the pieces in place before you start, you would get nothing done.”

From Brookbank Road, plans call for the trail to travel south to Bunch Road and on to Bandera Farms Park. At that point, the trail would have achieved the MST Committee’s goal: spanning Oak Ridge with a trail crossing woodlands and following sidewalks and roadways through town.

Oak Ridge will benefit from out-of-towners using the trail, according to town leaders. For Schmitz, the trail provides entertainment and fitness for town residents.

“The more spaces Oak Ridge provides for physical activity, people will take advantage of it,” he said.

“We’ve seen that over and over again with our trails and parks. If we build them, people will show up.”

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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

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by ANNETTE JOYCE In 2009, Max Kern, along with a group of people from his church, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church (ORUMC), students from High Point University and a handful of others made their first pilgrimage to an impoverished area in Guatemala.

The team’s immediate mission was to provide the residents there with stoves and safe water.

In an interview with the Northwest Observer, Kern noted that while this mission was important, the team had a far greater purpose.

“The primary goal of our ministry is to grow God’s kingdom,” said Kern, who recently returned from another trip to Guatemala after leading three teams of mission workers. “By taking care of people’s physical needs, we ultimately take care of their spiritual needs.”

It was after seeing the urgent need for something as simple as a proper stove to cook on and having access to clean water that ORUMC decided to undertake this Guatemalan ministry 13 years ago.

“My reward is in the impact it has on both the team members and the people we serve,” Kern said. “Things that are so simple for us to solve here are much more difficult there.”

Kern described homes with dirt floors where open fires occupy a corner of the room. With no outside ventilation, family members suffer illnesses caused by smoke inhalation.

Then, there is the issue of water. Filled with parasites and bacteria, the water causes all kinds of diseases, sickness and often even death.

To most effectively serve the residents of Guatemala, ORUMC partners with a local church there.

“The local church is crucial in selecting the families and educating them on what we’re doing,” Kern said. “This is the only way of life these people have ever known. Gaining their trust is a big thing.”

Members of the mission team do a lot of work before they ever reach foreign soil. Each team member – this year, there were 39 spread out over three weeks – was responsible for their own travel expenses. As a group, they were also asked to raise a substantial amount of money – $150,000 this year – to pay for the stoves and water filters.

Supplies to build the stoves – concrete blocks, pipes and other pieces – were distributed to the various homes beforehand to ensure the team was able to reach its goal of installing 500 stoves and filters.

The local church was the team’s home base, and where they began worship with the locals on Sunday, slept on air mattresses at night and ate their meals.

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Max Kern has led 27 mission teams to Guatemala since 2009 and has no plans to slow down.

“We have it better than the people we’re serving,” Kern said.

For the volunteers on the team, this mission is a life-changer. Kern mentioned one young woman in her early 20s, who said she planned to return to Guatemala next year but would be purchasing a one-way ticket.

Since beginning the Guatemalan ministry, Kern has led 27 teams who have installed 3,573 stoves and water filters. At this point, he has no plans to slow down – after all, he said, there are still millions of people in need.

“We want to go where no one else goes and take care of the people who are not being served,” he said. “It’s a blessing to be in the community with these people and have such an impact on their lives.”

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of Guilford County will sponsor a senior program including activities and a take-home lunch on Dec. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Oak Ridge First Baptist Church, 2445 Oak Ridge Road. To learn more and/ or RSVP, contact Marsha McDaniel, (336) 373-4816, ext 265.  Preservation Oak Ridge | Preserva-

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The Summit Church-Oak Ridge will once again be serving free hot chocolate from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and have a festive Christmas backdrop set up for photo-taking.

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See ad on p. 27 for a schedule of activities, and don’t miss this opportunity for a festive, family-oriented day of fun.

Stokesdale Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m. downtown Stokesdale (there will also be a craft show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and live music from noon until the parade starts) Since its inception in 1999, the Town of Stokesdale’s annual Christmas parade has evolved into one of the season’s most anticipated events in the northwest community.

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As with previous years, there will be an array of parade entries, and local churches, businesses and nonprofits will work hard to make their entries eye-catching and festive. Classic cars, big and little trucks, buses and fire engines are always favorites – as are the marching bands, tractors, horses and their riders, and the ever-popular Shriners (you can’t miss their bright costumes, the unique sound of their band as it passes by – or the “big guys in really little cars” that have been delighting young children for years).

According to the Shriners’ website, “The purpose of these novelty vehicle units is to promote fun and brotherhood, as well as to generate awareness for the fraternity and Shriners Hospitals for Children.”

Parade participants know to get their arms warmed up for throwing

candy to children who will be waiting expectantly all along downtown’s main street, and watching them scramble for candy is entertaining in and of itself.

Nicki Wagoner, owner of Purple Wagon Events, will once again organize a craft show, with a variety of vendors and artists set up at Stokesdale United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will also be food trucks, and Highland North Music will perform live music from noon until just before the parade starts at 2 p.m.

Members of Stokesdale’s Crossroads Community Church will be set up in front of Stokesdale Fire Station, where they’ll have hot dogs and baked goods for sale before and after the parade. And in the Macy’s Parade style, announcers will entertain the crowd with trivia and fun facts while highlighting each parade entrant as they pass by the fire station.

New to the lineup of activities this year is Foothills Gem Mining, a mobile gem mining company that will also be set up at the fire station and is sure to be popular with kids.

“Get there early to participate,” encouraged Mayor Pro Tem Derek Foy,

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Northern Guilford Elementary preparing Blessing Boxes NORTHERN GSO – Staff and students at Northern Guilford Elementary School are preparing Blessing Boxes for residents of Weaver House, Greensboro Urban Ministry’s shelter for single men and women.

The school’s staff “understands just how blessed we are,” Robert Richmond, the school’s principal, said in an email earlier this week. “We want to do something as a staff to share a

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The staff has set a goal of buying “everyday necessities” to fill as many as 50 boxes with deodorant, lotion, socks, hats, ChapStick and hand sanitizer. Students plan to pack the boxes and add “a note of hope,” according to Richmond.

Richmond and assistant principal Nicole Weeks plan to deliver the boxes to Weaver House.

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Theo Whetstine, left, and Dylan Hirko have both attained the rank of Eagle Scout.

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Theo Whetstine of northwest Greensboro earned his Eagle Scout Award earlier this year. For his Eagle Scout service project, Theo constructed and installed 10 bluebird houses to create a bluebird trail at the City of Greensboro’s Keeley Park in McLeansville.

Theo, 18, is a member of Troop 149 and the son of Aimee and Jeff Whetstine.

Dylan Hirko, a member of Scouts BSA Troop 600, also recently earned

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For his Eagle Scout service project, Dylan led the construction of benches and a dog waste station for Kernersville First Baptist Church. With the help of six volunteers, he designed and constructed a dog waste station from scratch and transformed sixteen 2-inch x 4-inch x 8-inch boards into a helpful seating area for teachers in his community.

A resident of Stokesdale, Dylan, 18, is the son of Tony and Laura Hirko and a senior at Northwest High School.

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7. Pewter alarms 8. We hope you’ll have a jubilant holiday 9. Nana was hit by a large deer with antlers 10. The tiny lad who beat on an instrument 11. Let white stuff fall from the sky three times 12. Happy Christmas 13. Tiny one it is arctic out there 14. Frigid man made of white balls 15. Father Christmas is approaching Oak Ridge 16. The only thing I need for the holidays is both incisors 1. O Holy Night; 2. We Three Kings; 3. Do You Hear What I Hear?; 4. Joy to the World; 5. Carol of the Bells; 6. Mary Did You Know?; 7. Silver Bells; 8. We Wish You a Merry Christmas; 9. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer; 10. Little Drummer Boy; 11. Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

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Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children. In 2019, on average, two children under 13 were killed  Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn. and an estimated 374 were injured every day while riding in cars, SUVs, pickups, and vans.

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It’s good to know there are still people who respect our veterans for their sacrifices. Thanks also to Sam at Lowes Foods!  Northern Guilford Elementary staff and students for preparing “Blessing Boxes” for residents of Weaver House, Greensboro Urban Ministry’s shelter for single men and women.  Stokesdale’s Terri Johnson with Good online: nwobserver.com Samaritan Ministries for the many, many email: grinsandgripes@nwobserver.com hours she pours into coordinating the Angel Grins & Gripes are published based on available space and editor’s discretion.

Tree program each year so that children in need will have Christmas gifts. Grins also to a big turnaround and can feel such a those who cover children’s wish lists. positive attitude and energy now. We’re  All the folks with Hall Well Drilling. They so proud of what RA has become!  Town of Summerfield for the Christmas were prompt, knowledgeable and did a Tree lighting on Nov. 19. My family  The man in Summerfield who found always looks forward to this commugreat job getting my water running again. my wallet in a plaza on Battleground nity gathering, and the student perfor The Stokesdale Dollar General Avenue and it to our Providing care for adults andreturned children forhouse overin10 years employee who brightens the day of Stokesdale. It’s so heartwarming to know mances, S’mores by the bonfire, music, shoppers with his cheerful demeanor. there are still good people around!  The new(ish) principal at Revolution  Brad from Oak Ridge for generously honoring my husband on Veterans Day. Academy, Michele Harris. We have seen

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refreshments and Santa and Mrs. Claus helped ignite our Christmas spirit.  Revolution Academy teachers, staff and parent volunteers. You all are doing wonderful things for our children and school community.

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CORRECTION: In our Nov. 17-30 issue, an editor’s note referenced a conversation with Luis Martinez, permitting chief with the Guilford County Planning Department.

Thanks to the attentive reader who pointed out that Luis’s last name is Jimenez.  Summerfield Town Council for spending taxpayers’ money without asking constituents. However, you will not lower your tax rates to balance the

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Foy offered special thanks to this year’s record number of parade sponsors, his fellow Special Events Committee members, all the parade participants, Stokesdale United Methodist Church, Stokesdale Fire Department and the town clerk and deputy clerks for their efforts to make sure this year’s

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Then he added, “This is a community event – the town just happens to put it on.”

See the ad on p. 5 of this issue and be sure to check out “Our State” magazine’s December holiday issue, which features the annual Stokesdale Christmas parade as one of several small-town parades that bring their communities together.

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disparity between previous property assessments and inflated property tax assessments. Spend less and give taxpayers a break.  The responder about Summit Church being loud as serving the community. Church is designed to reach your neighbors, not annoy them. Blessed are the peacemakers, not the noisemakers.  Northwest principal Ashley Young for saying the homecoming line was gone by 8:15 p.m. My daughter has photo proof/timestamp of still being in the freezing cold line outside at 8:45 p.m., and they were admitted earlier than most other students.  The primary care staff who told me I would have to wait four hours to be seen. While waiting, the receptionist told several people with sick children they couldn’t be seen. Can a physician’s office refuse to see sick patients?  NWHS principal Ashley Young, for her response in last issue’s editor’s note. My daughter and her friends got to the homecoming dance at 8:30 p.m., stood in line for over 30 minutes, and still didn’t get in.  Greensboro Science Center for taking the reason for this season out of their Winter Wonderlights show, especially when another religion is represented.  Aqua Carolina for coming to my house on Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, to cut

my water off and fix a leak. It’s been leaking for three weeks and you come the day before a major holiday – really!!?  NWHS administrators for not admitting that kids couldn’t get into the homecoming dance. I picked up six kids who didn’t get in after waiting in line over an hour, and there was still a long line.

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 The Chinese people, who still possess enough self-respect to protest against their government’s totalitarian COVID laws and lockdowns. We Americans could learn from them.

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

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

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GRADING / HAULING 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.

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

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

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

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WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Lawn maint., landscaping. Irrigation/landscape contractor. Hardscaping & landscape lighting. 26 years exp. (336) 399-7764.

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MISC. HOME SERVICES/PRODUCTS JUNK & DEBRIS REMOVAL, construction, remodeling, and general cleanup, outbuildings, garages, basements, yard waste, etc.

Also can haul mulch. Call (336) 706-8470.

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

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

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of Oak Ridge Road in Summerfield reported that between Nov. 4 and Nov. 18 an unknown suspect charged $2,074.64 on his credit card.

Nov. 22 | A manager at State Employees’ Credit Union in Oak Ridge reported an unknown suspect defrauded the institution of $400.

RESISTING A POLICE OFFICER

Nov. 24 | A 30-year-old male was arrested in the 8000 block of Linville Road in Oak Ridge for resisting/obstructing/delaying a police officer.

ROBBERY

Nov. 22 | At 1:46 a.m. an unknown suspect wearing a hood, a facial covering and gloves entered Citgo gas station in Stokesdale and threatened the cashier with a handgun; the suspect left with $127.50.

THEFT

Nov. 14 | A resident of the 8200 block of Cummings Dairy Road in Summerfield (off Scalesville Road) reported an unknown suspect entered his home through an unlocked door and stole over 100 narcotic pills.

Nov. 15 | A resident of the 2100 block of Scalesville Road in Summerfield reported his motor vehicle was stolen; the vehicle was later recovered.

Nov. 16 | A resident of the 6900 block of Matzinger Court in Oak Ridge (near Pepper Road) reported that between Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 an unknown suspect stole two power drills and an inverter, worth $1,500 altogether, from a trailer on his property.

Nov. 18 | A worker on a construction site in the 4900 block of Hackamore Road in northwest Greensboro (off Lewiston Road) reported that between Nov. 18 at 8 a.m. and Nov. 20 at 10:27 a.m. an unknown suspect stole a leaf blower, a cordless oscillating saw, four extension cords, a ladder and an unknown number of sheetrock finishing knives, worth at least $1,000 altogether.

Nov. 19 | Seven cases of theft from motor vehicles and two cases of a stolen vehicle occurred overnight between Nov. 18 and Nov. 19 in the area of Haw River Road and N.C. 68 N in Oak Ridge and Stokesdale (some of these incidents occurred just past the Kernersville town limit). Bria Evans, communication special-

ist for Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, said the incidents are likely connected, but this hasn’t been confirmed and the investigation is ongoing. Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is working with Kernersville and High Point police departments on these cases, which are as follows: • A resident of the 8400 block of Haw River Road reported her motor vehicle was stolen, but it was later recovered.

• A resident of the 7500 block of Kristen Drive reported an unknown suspect entered his unlocked motor vehicle and stole a black GLOCK 42 pistol worth $470.

• A resident of the 8600 block of Yvonne Court in Stokesdale reported an unknown suspect entered her unlocked motor vehicle and stole a black Michael Kors purse containing a red Michael Kors wallet and $40 in change.

• A resident of the 7700 block of Front Nine Drive in Stokesdale reported an unknown suspect entered his unlocked motor vehicle and stole a pair of RayBan sunglasses, a pair of Dior sunglasses and $300 cash.

• Nov. 19 | A resident of the 8500 block of Parkchester Place in Oak Ridge (near Haw River Road) reported an unknown suspect entered his unlocked motor vehicle; any items that may have been stolen were not included in the incident report.

Nov. 20 | At 1 a.m. officers were called to investigate an attempted breaking and entering at Colfax Guns & Ammo; they recruited help from Kernersville police officers, who found the suspects parked in a suspicious vehicle on Ira Drive (near the gun shop on W. Market Street); when the suspects attempted to drive away, a Kernersville officer discharged one shot, but no one was injured; a 21-year-old male and a 22-year-old male were both arrested for assault on a government official, breaking and entering, possession of a stolen firearm and carrying a concealed weapon.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

Nov. 21 | Officers responded to a traffic accident that caused property damage in the 7700 block of Eversfield Road in Summerfield (off Oak Ridge Road).

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Nov. 25 | A resident of the 8100 block of Lariat Drive in Summerfield (off Scalesville Road) reported that between Nov. 22 and Nov. 25 an unknown suspect used a gas projectile The Northwest Observer • weapon to damage a nearby streetlamp.

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The Northwest varsity volleyball team celebrated Labor Day weekend team building together and catching up on the local news in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. This beach tradition began with former coach Darlene Joyner and has continued through the years. Go Vikings!

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(L-R) Jeff Cameron of Oak Ridge, Rob Spen cer of Wilmington, Brian Swierenga of Oak Ridge, and Dave Rene er of Stokesdale, along with their dinner for the day. Even while fishi ng on Lake Otatakan in central Ontario, Canada, these guys took a brea k to catch up on the news from back home. While they caught over 500 fish in six days, they were only allowed to keep two per person per day to eat, which turned out to be more than plenty!

Karen Hedrick enjoyed a cruise to Skagway, Alaska, with her mother and sister.

While they spent most of their time taking in the gorgeous views all around them, they still snatched a few moments to read the latest Northwest Observer.

Karen also shared that her husband had the most recent issue of the Northwest Observer, which came out while she was cruising, waiting for her on the counter when she got home!

(L-R) David and Karen Brendle, Pam and Matt Brown, Randy and Lisa Harris and Lenora and Chad Grayson thanked their camels for a great ride through Israel by sharing the latest copy of the hometown newspaper.

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