Bill’s Bulletin

School News from Bill Goebel, your District 3 School Board Representative

Hello District 3 community,

As a North Carolina citizen, I am proud that CNBC ranked North Carolina as No. 1 on its list of America’s Top States for Business two years in a row. For years, state leaders have been intentional about making investments and building an infrastructure that positions North Carolina as a key destination for businesses across the globe. In contrast, we have not done the same for public education. I see a great opportunity to reverse this issue.

Guilford County has a higher child poverty rate, more food insecurity, and lower median family income than our sister counties of Wake, Mecklenburg, Durham and Forsyth. This causes Guilford County to have to spend more resources to address these issues. In addition, our teachers continue to be undervalued for their hard work and have seen few changes in compensation over the years, putting their salaries far behind the national average.

Do you see the problem here? Though business is booming, and our state is growing, our communities remain fragile because of how little we have invested in our public schools – which are often the top employers in communities across the state. Flourishing business in North Carolina brings us one step forward, but meager teacher compensation takes us two steps back. Burnout is intensifying, teachers are leaving, undergraduate teaching programs are enrolling fewer students – and all of this is happening in the wake of pandemic learning loss when our kids need high-performing and committed teachers most.

Our dollars speak volumes about our indifference.

I say this not with bullheaded partisanship or false alarm but with desperation for our state’s citizens to understand the realities we are facing and the dangerous trajectory we are on. Being the top state in business and the last in teacher pay is a future we cannot afford. It is a future where millions of kids lacking high-performing teachers are robbed of the opportunity that could have been theirs – and where our communities, once filled with promise, become fragile. I believe our kids deserve better – that we all deserve better. Our communities can only be as strong as our public schools, which is why we must invest in them with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain the best teachers.

Consider what our hard-working teachers have been able to accomplish despite decades of underfunding and inadequate pay. I think, for example, about the broad range of choice programs Guilford County Schools offers families that have been developed in partnership with businesses and aligned to workforce needs – including STEM, aviation, artificial intelligence, global logistics, biotechnology research and advanced manufacturing. We also have early and middle colleges, language immersion schools, top art programs and four separate public schools for students with severe and profound disabilities. These choice programs are completely unmatched in the private and charter school sector – and they are offered for free in order to transform life outcomes for all students regardless of zip code. Imagine, then, what our public schools might do with competitive teacher salaries and adequate funding. We would be able to attract the best teachers in the nation, giving our own students a competitive advantage to lead in a global economy. What is special about public schools is that they belong to all of us, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, or ability to pay. We take all students. That is not the case for private schools.

I do not oppose families having the opportunity to choose the best school possible for their children, but that should not come at the expense of public education. If we want to remain a state that attracts global employers, we must invest in our young people at scale. This is a pivotal moment for the state, and our kids and our communities are waiting on us to show up for them. Will we embrace the opportunity to train our workforce and strengthen our communities? Or will we give up on the schools and teachers who have shown remarkable resilience crisis after crisis? The choice is ours. I hope we can stand united on behalf of our youngest North Carolinians for their future and the future of North Carolina.

As your school board representative of District 3, I am committed to supporting what is best for our students, and that unequivocally means investing in them. Our children’s education is a top priority, and I will work tirelessly to ensure they have access to the resources, opportunities, and dedicated teachers they need to thrive. Together, let’s seize this pivotal moment and stand united in building a brighter future for our youngest North Carolinians and the entire community.

With gratitude and unwavering dedication, Bill

Goebel

Bill Goebel

School Board member, District 3

Keep the main thing, the main thing! 336-687-3593 goebelw.gcsnc.com

*some information in this article has been extracted from a speech given by Dr. Whitney Oakley, School Board superintendent

„ All who volunteered/ donated to Oak Ridge’s bike parade on July 4. Bob Rents did a fantastic job facepainting, Lions Club donated hot dogs, and To the Moon and Back donated ice cream. What a fantastic show of support for this community!

„ Union Grove Baptist Church (I think) for the patriotic songs on the morning of July 2, played by your church bells. It made my morning walk so enjoyable!

„ Wendy’s in Oak Ridge for always getting my food out hot and fresh. It’s really nice to finally have a “fast” fast food restaurant in town.

„ Village Roofs. I saw their ad in the NWO and called Sue to have an attic roof fan installed on my sharply pitched roof. After accepting her quote, the job was completed quickly and professionally within a couple of days.

„ The Good Samaritan who pushed my broken-down car across N.C. 150 to the shoulder. Thanks for the help!

„ Joyce at Truist. Your kind note of encouragement truly helped me drag myself out of the dark mire of negative self-commentary. Thank you for being a light.

„ NWO readers for only submitting two gripes in the last issue! So glad to see that people are happy and doing things that make them happy instead of saying mean things about their neighbors. Don’t worry – be happy!

Editor’s note: The reprieve on gripes was short-lived, as you’ll see. But on a positive note, there were also only a few grins in our last issue, and they are more plentiful this week as well!

„ To the Moon and Back Frozen Treats – the caramel apple ice cream is delicious!

„ All the young men sporting killer mullets. Thanks for bringing back a legend. Your hard work does not go unnoticed.

„ The Northwest Observer for only publishing two gripes in the last issue. I look forward to reading the gripes every week and was sorely disappointed. I want to see more trash talking, please.

Editor’s note: Reader-submitted gripes (and grins, for that matter) for the last issue were definitely at a low, and we attribute that largely to people being away during late June and early July, which is the peak season for summer vacations. As you read on, you’ll be happy to see that people have apparently returned home and found things to gripe about.

„ Whoever is responsible for maintaining the “Welcome to Oak Ridge” sign on N.C. 150. The roses there aren’t just half dead, they have Rose Rosette disease, which is incurable/ highly contagious. Perhaps the town needs to bring in some horticultural experts.

„ Bill Goebel (District 3). If he is as wonderful as he says he is, why did he vote against NC HB187 on his very first vote on the school board, opposing Equality in Education and voting no to parents.

„ The person driving on Whitaker Drive (in Summerfield) who threw a water bottle at me while I was biking.

Please respect cyclists and pedestrians.

„ The limited number of gripes in the NWO’s last issue. These are my weekend entertainment. Really missing the leaf blower arguments these days.

„ The people living in the homes facing Coldwater Road (Stokesdale) for leaving their trash cans at the road. Take them back to your house!

„ The person who griped about SNAP Fitness being dirty after new owners took over. I have gone there 3x/week for many years. People are sloppy returning their equipment sometimes, but that has always been the case. Good place to work out.

„ Lumos for starting their installation by digging to lay lines, destroying neighborhood yards, and causing congestion on the neighborhood roads. This was done without any advance notification. Will never sign up for Lumos services!

„ The person who griped about having to change their baby’s diaper on Bi-Rite’s bathroom floor. Why not carry your baby through the rain and change the diaper in the car? A little rain is better than a public restroom floor!

„ The women in my neighborhood who wear a sports bra and tight shorts when doing lawn work, which is distracting to drivers. Show some respect here in our great little neighborhood and put more clothes on!

„ AUTO SALES & SERVICES

2021 CORVETTE . Removable top, 2,000 miles. Loaded. $98,000. (336) 643-5939.

CHOICE TIRE AND AUTOMOTIVE. Oil changes, inspections, alignments and general automotive repairs. 1080 US Hwy 66 S, Kernersville, NC. (336) 992-9002

„ YARD SALES

YARD SALE! Saturday, July 22, 7-11am. 8109 Dorsett Downs Drive, Stokesdale.

GARAGE/YARD SALE. Saturday, July 22, 8am-until. Household, antiques, tools and tool boxes, metal shelving, furniture, books, lawn chairs, jewelry, name-brand purses, pet items, clothing and St. Nick Village decorations.

„ HOME SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

Do you have ELECTRICAL NEEDS? Call Coble Electric, LLC at (336) 209-1486

BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC.

Residential, commercial and solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192

FLOORING / TILE

gen, Mini, and Porsche. 32 years experience. 4559 US Hwy. 220, Summerfield (across

Place online at

DEADLINE: Monday prior to each issue

(336) 891-3876

EUROHAUSAUTO.PRO

SAM'S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 965-7955

„ EMPLOYMENT

LOCAL PRESCHOOL seeking qualified and experienced preschool teacher to bring your passion for teaching and working with young children to join our team as the lead teacher in our five-day pre-K class. Please email Lindsay Villaran @ orpcschool@gmail.com

„ PUBLIC NOTICE

STOKESDALE FIRE DISTRICT INC. will hold its annual meeting on Tues., July 25, at 7:30pm, at the fire station located at 8401 US Hwy 158. We will present the Annual Report (financial and operational) and hold the election of four board members. Current vehicle registration may be required for proof of voter eligibility if vehicle tax is the only tax paid in the Stokesdale Fire District.

GARAGE SALE. Sat., July 22, 8am-noon. 1910 Ridge Oaks Court, Oak Ridge. College stuff, girls' and women's clothing, furniture, odds and ends.

„ HOME SERVICES

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING

A-ACTION AIR. Air conditioning check-up, $79.95. (336) 268-6768 or (336) 382-3750

CLEANING

KC CLEANING and PAINTING. Free estimates. Find us on Google. Text or leave message; quick response. (336) 604-3249

CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Quality cleaning/ budget friendly. Pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, (336) 231-1838

ANNASARAH'S CLEANING. Excellent references. Trustworthy. Family-owned business. Free estimates. (336) 543-3941.

MAID-2-SHINE. Excellent service, 15 years experience. Free estimates, excellent references. (336) 338-0223

PAOLA CLEANING SERVICE. Residential & commercial. Insured. (336) 669-5210

CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING

Gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873

Decorating

EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture placement. E-mail appeninc@gmail.com or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411

MONTERO'S HARDWOOD FLOORING

Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & finishing. Commercial & residential. Insured, 17 yrs. exp. Free est., exc. references. Call (336) 215-8842 or visit Monteros-hardwood-flooring.com.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair and sales. 35 years exp. (336) 207-1003 handyman ● painting ● kitchen & bath residential & commercial ● free estimates 336.554.5007 kjhomeservices4u@gmail.com ● kjhomeservicesnc.com

CLOCK SERVICE. Free house calls for sick clocks. 8103 Windspray Dr., Summerfield. (336) 643-9931

L & T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE

“We get you mowing!” Comm./res., all models. Oak Ridge, NC. Please call (336) 298-4314 Ltsmeng16@gmail.com

„ HOME SERVICES

APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr. Appliance

A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.

GENERAL HANDYMAN. Repairs, installations, assemblies, etc. Light electrical and plumbing. Yard work and power washing. Insured. No job too small. Give Gordon a call, (336) 253-7700

GARY’S HANDYMAN HOME SERVICES

“Providing value for the home-ownership experience.” Gary Gellert, serving NC’s Piedmont Triad area. Garygellert@gmail.com, (336) 423-8223

Affordable Home Repair

Why move when you can improve?

construction well pumps ● plumbing ● foundations sagging floors...and much more!

licensed general contractors

One call fixes all!

(336) 643-1184

GRADING / HAULING

ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING

Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt, available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035

H&L GRADING, LLC. No job too tough or too small. Call us first! We are a full-service grading company that specializes in residential projects. Owner/Operator Timmy Hart has more than 30 years of grading and equipment experience. Fully licensed and insured. Land clearing, debris removal, driveways, French drains, portable sawmill and much more. We also do custom roughcut lumber. Call owner/operator Bobby Lipstreu, (336) 543-7867

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 www.facebook.com/northwestobserver

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„ HOME SERVICES

Grading ● Hauling

Land Clearing

Concrete ● Gravel Driveways

Tree/Brush Removal

Drainage ● Demolition

Residential & Commercial

Owner Jackson Prillaman

Call or text for free estimate

336-905-0665

Fully licensed and insured

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

GUTTERS / SIDING / WINDOWS

S&M SEAMLESS GUTTERS. Install new gutters. Repair and clean old gutters. Free estimates. Fully insured. (336) 587-8223 or (336) 709-5944

WILSON Seamless Gutters

Installation, repair, replacement, Leaf Guard

Stokesdale

336-420-0200

LAWNCARE / LANDSCAPING

DILLARD'S TREE SERVICE, LLC. Veteran owned/operated. Fully insured. Commercial/ residential. Tree removal, trimming and storm cleanup. Emergency services available. Free estimates. (336) 402-8138

DILLON TREE SERVICE. Certified arborists. BBB accredited. Fully insured. Familyowned. Tree removal and trimming. Available for emergency removals 24/7. Free estimates. (336) 996-6156. www.dillontreeservice.com. info@dillontreeservice.com.

GOSSETT'S LAWNCARE. Complete lawn care/maintenance. Res./comm. Fully insured. In business for 33 yrs. (336) 451-5216

„ HOME SERVICES

DSL DRAIN SYSTEMS & LANDSCAPING. (336) 362-4354

INTEGRITY TREE SERVICE, LLC Tree removal, risk assessment, tree pruning, dead wood removal. Affordable/competitive pricing. Fully insured. Owner-operated. Call for free estimate, (336) 210-8310

CM STUMP GRINDING, LLC. Family owned and operated. Commercial/residential. Free quotes! (336) 317-4600.

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

ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981

SOUTHERN CUTZ LAWN CARE. Offering complete lawn maintenance services, landscaping, bush hogging, privacy fence installation/repair/staining, and stump grinding. Nathan Adkins, (336) 430-6086.

STRAIGHT EDGE LAWN CARE. Free estimates. Please call (336) 306-0274

Your HOME SERVICES

your classified ad online at www.nwobserver.com

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE

Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490

R C LAWN CARE. Res./comm. lawn service. Fully insured. Call/text (336) 231-9599

HILL LAWNCARE & OUTDOOR SERVICES

Free est. Call (336) 669-5448

AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174

„ HOME SERVICES

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

COLFAX LAWNCARE. Core aeration & seeding. Fertilizing, mowing, trimming. Complete lawn care/maintenance. Res./comm. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 34 years. (336) 362-5860

Masonry

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

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.

Concrete Coatings

Flake Epoxy Systems

Garage Floor and Concrete Resurfacing

Decorative Concrete Overlays

Stamped Concrete Rejuvenation

Eric Sauls, Owner ● (336) 970-3543

Call for your free estimate

MISC. HOME SERVICES/PRODUCTS

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

„ HOME SERVICES

Certified Mold Inspections

Certified Mold Remediation

Crawl Space Vapor Barriers

Crawl Space Cleaning

Insulation/Foam Board Sealing

Basement Moisture Issues locally based in Stokesdale ● (336) 937-4983 northstarmoisture@gmail.com www.northstarmoisture.com

HOME SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDER

Oak Ridge and surrounding area. Will run errands and do light housekeeping. M,W,F. Call (336) 707-4946; ask for Katrena.

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 & DRYWALL

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.

„ HOME SERVICES

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

Place your ad: www.nwobserver.com

BEK Paint Co.

Residential & Commercial

David & Judy Long, owners (336) 931-0600

BEKPaintCompany.com

• References Available

• Licensed & Insured

• All Work Guaranteed

PLUMBING

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

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.

POOLS

COX POOL SERVICE. Openings, closings, routine maintenance, weekly service. No contracts; free estimates! (336) 327-5122

„ HOME SERVICES

PRESSURE WASHING

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

HOUSE and ROOF SOFT WASHING

Martin's Pressure Washing. (919) 931-0856

CUTTING EDGE PRESSURE WASHING

Affordable. Dependable. Call anytime for free estimate. (336) 706-0103

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIRS. One call fixes all! A+ with BBB. For a free estimate call (336) 643-1184 or (336) 987-0350

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION

Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, dock work, siding, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Senior discount. 41 years exp. (336) 215-6122 or (336) 362-6343

The Northwest Observer Covering your community since 1996!

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

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

We DISASSEMBLE and RECONSTRUCT old log buildings, cabins and tobacco barns. If you have a log structure and don’t want it, we will remove it for you! If you want to relocate it, we can do that too! We also construct pole barns/buildings. Call (336) 430-9507 anytime.

PAINTING, DECKS AND MORE. Call Premier Construction for free estimates. (336) 430-9507

„ HOME SERVICES

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. Roof

ROOFING

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION .

Lifetime shingle and metal roofing. We finance. Free estimates. Since 1979. (336) 215-6122 or (336) 362-6343

PREMIER ROOFING. Commercial/residential. Providing service for all of your roofing needs. Locally owned. Please call (336) 430-9507 for free assessments.

DUSTIN metal, and leak repairs. Certified for 50year non-prorated shingle warranties. Call (336) 268-1908

ROOFING.

CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC 40 + years experience. (336) 643-8191

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„ MISC. SERVICES

WELDING AND TRAILER REPAIR

Call Tim, (336) 402-3869

BOAT N RV STORAGE. $70/$100 monthly. Located on Brigham Rd., Greensboro, near Pleasant Ridge Road. Call (336) 663-3051 locally owned & operated

6705 US Hwy 158, Stokesdale (336) 643-9963

(affiliated with Stokesdale Storage)

PORTABLE WELDING SERVICE. Welding & fabrication services. Call (336) 908-6906

„ MISC. FOR SALE

GAMING COMPUTER with Windows 10. Loaded with NASCAR Racing 2003. Tutorial, steering wheel, shifter & pedals. $99. (336) 662-8496

BLUEBERRIES! You pick or pre-picked. Heritage Blueberry Farm, Darla Drive in Summerfield. (336) 908-3644

CONCEPT 2 INDOOR ROWER, Model D. Like-new condition, manuals included. One owner. $500. Call (336) 608-9967

„ MISC. WANTED

Wanted: FARM EQUIPMENT to buy. All kinds. Please call (336) 430-9507

„ PETS/ANIMAL SVCS.

Use HAPPY JACK® KENNEL DIP ® as an area spray to control deer ticks, fleas, stable flies, & mosquitoes where they breed. Biodegradable. At Tractor Supply ® www.happyjackinc.com

GOLDEN SHEEPADOODLES. Reserve your puppy today! Six weeks old. Will be ready to go to their fur-ever home Aug. 5. Please call (336) 906-6691 to schedule a meeting to see these beautiful babies!

„ REAL ESTATE

HOME FOR SALE

OPEN HOUSE: Sun., July 23 • 2-4pm

index of DISPLAY ADVERTISERS

Place your ad today: (336) 644-7035, ext. 10 www.nwobserver.com

„ MISC. WANTED

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, generators, power washers, 4-wheelers, mini-bikes, golf carts, bikes, and other gas-powered items. (336) 491-1565

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

8169

Sanfords Creek Dr., Colfax

MEET THE BUILDER – NEW ENERGY STAR home. Enjoy the benefits of this healthy, eco-friendly, energy efficient 4BR/4BA, 3100 sq. ft. home with 2 main-level BRs, open floor plan, 4 extra rooms upstairs, covered porch and composite deck. NW Guilford County schools. $689,500

GIL

Vaughan

Realtor ®/Broker • (336) 337-4780

LAND FOR SALE

SUMMERFIELD LAND FOR SALE. Large lots and tracts of land for sale. If you’re looking for land or a great building site, call now, (336) 430-9507

LAND WANTED

WANTED: LAND. Any size or shape. Vacant or with dwellings. Matters not. We pay CASH! Quick closings! Call (336) 430-9507

...continued monthly publication will give Holtzman an opportunity to draw on his first professional love, which is sports coverage, as well as to write feature stories on youth-centered topics, student profiles, and more.

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