By Carl Wilson Summerfield's offerings are expanding. Luigi's Italian and Pizza (1011-B N.C. 150 West; 643-8133) is turning out specialty and Sicilian pies along with a wide selection of pasta dishes, Italian entrees, antipasti plates, salads and sandwiches. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

A Code Orange alert has been issued for the Piedmont Triad for today. Temperatures are expected to reach 93 degrees. That means all people, especially the elderly, young and those with respiratory problems, should stay inside because of harmful levels of ozone in the air.

GREENSBORO ---- Residents of the Starmount Forest neighborhood will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday to talk about a possible rezoning along West Friendly Avenue. The neighbors plan to meet in room 106 of Christ United Methodist Church, 410 N. Holden Road. Starmount Co.

By Malcolm Kenton The coming of a new year provides an excellent opportunity to look back as well as ahead. In that spirit, I would like to take stock of some local happenings of the past year that offer opportunities for progress in 2007.