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Listen and Learn Colfax Elementary and Northern Guilford High School recently hosted sessions on superintendent’s Listening and Learning tour by PATTI STOKES
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Ella, whose human is Jolinda Babcock of Summerfield, is hoping her campaign promise of “Milkbones 4 All” will help her get some write-in votes on Nov. 8.
Dr. Sharon Contreras, who assumed the role of Guilford County Schools’ superintendent in August, says she wants the community’s input on the district’s strengths, challenges and opportunities for the future. In an effort to get that input and help GCS “soar to greatness,” Contreras launched a “Listen and Learn” tour in September and has since been
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Dr. Sharon Contreras, superintendent of Guilford County Schools, fields a question during a Listen and Learn session at Northern Guilford High School on Oct. 26.
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Woman crosses center line, collides with 15-passenger church van 17 injured in accident by PATTI STOKES STOKESDALE – A portion of U.S. 158 in downtown Stokesdale was closed in both directions for several hours during the early morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 30, following an accident involving a Chevrolet blazer and a 15-passenger Ford van.
State Highway Patrol Master Trooper Chris Knox reported that upon arriving on the scene shortly after 7 a.m., emergency responders found the Chevrolet blazer was in the middle of the roadway and the van was on the right side overturned. After an investigation was conducted, the highway patrol determined the Chevrolet blazer was traveling northeast on U.S. 158 before crossing the centerline and colliding with
the van which was traveling southwest on U.S. 158. The van then traveled off the road on the right shoulder and overturned. A mother and her 1-month-old son, who were inside the blazer, and the 15 passengers inside the van were all trapped inside the vehicles. The mother and one of the van’s passengers were
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Obamacare – is it working for you? Open enrollment for enrolling, re-enrolling and changing a 2017 insurance plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace (Obamacare) began Nov. 1 and runs through Dec. 15 for those wishing to start coverage on Jan. 1, 2017. Have you signed up for Obamacare in the past, and if so, will you renew this year and are you anticipating a rate increase and/or a higher deductible – if so, how much? And for those who weren’t previously insured before enrolling in Obamacare, what has having health insurance meant to you? Email your responses to editor@nwobserver.com.
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I recently heard about changes being made in the laws affecting bicycle riders in North Carolina. I’m curious as to what changes, if any, have been made. Signed into law on July 11, House Bill 959 seeks to make sharing the road safer for both drivers and bicyclists. The revisions in the state’s bicycle safety ordinances focus on three primary areas. Attorney Gary Brustin sums up the revisions in his Cycling Law Blog. “Drivers will now be able to legally pass bicycles in no-passing zones, providing they keep a buffer of four feet. This is raised from the previous two-foot buffer,” Brustin writes.
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The new law provides for harsher consequences for drivers involved in accidents with a bicyclist. N.C. General Statute 20-154 lays out fines for specific actions. “A driver who causes a cyclist to change travel lanes or leave that portion
“Aggressive drivers who push bicycles off the road or cause them to crash will now face stiffer penalties, including loss of license and higher fines. As for bicyclists, the new law now forces them to learn new safety hand signals, add a light to the back of their bike, and wear reflective clothing at night.”
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What has happened at the automotive shop at the intersection of N.C. 150 (Oak Ridge
Road) and Linville Road? I noticed it is being cleaned out and all the interior items are sitting outside – it actually looks a lot cleaner outside now. Has it been sold or auctioned? The property is under the same ownership, but does have a new tenant. Oak Ridge residents, friends and next door neighbors Rick Lamb and Tom Wright are moving their business, L&T Small Engine Repair, into the former auto repair shop and hope to be open by the first of December. Lamb and Wright were both retired when they started repairing other people’s lawn mowers and small engines a few years ago. “We started it as a hobby with a $20 set of hand tools and found there
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was a need for it and it got bigger and bigger,” Lamb says. “It was basically a stress releaser for us and it turned into a business.” Lamb says that besides loving to work and fix things, he and Wright enjoy doing quality work and offering their
services at a fair price. The business partners are in the process of thoroughly cleaning the former auto repair shop inside and out and giving it a fresh coat of paint. “We want to give the building a fresh start,” Lamb says.
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(L to R), Historic Preservation Commission member Kristin Kubly, Oak Ridge Town Council members Mike Stone, George McClellan and Jim Kinneman, and HPC vice chair Debbie Shoenfeld stand in front of a historic marker dedicated at the Zack L. Whitaker house, 2412 Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge, on Oct. 23. The house was built for a local family and purchased in 1937 by Z.L. (“Colonel Zack”) Whitaker, a teacher and administrator at Oak Ridge Military Institute for over 50 years. It remained in the Whitaker family for 60 years before being purchased by the current residents in 2006.
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visiting schools throughout the district to talk face-to-face with parents, students, community members and GCS staff. She hopes to hear from as many people as possible within her first 100 days on the job so that she can incorporate their input when working with the Board of Education to develop GCS’s next strategic plan. “I learned a long time ago that leaders need to listen and learn first, in order to ensure improved outcomes for our students. That is my plan for my first 100 days, and I Iook forward to hearing what this community has to say,” Contreras said. In developing the strategic plan, Con-
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treras and the board will focus on five key areas: governance and the Board of Education, organizational capacity and alignment, student achievement, community and public relations, and operations and finance. Those wishing to offer their input in these areas are encouraged to complete an online survey which can be accessed at www.gcsnc.com/ pages/gcsnc/District/Superintendent/ Listening_and_Learning_Tour. Guilford County Schools, the third largest school district in North Carolina, serves nearly 72,000 K-12 students at 127 schools and has approximately 10,000 employees.
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seriously injured and were flown by AirCare to Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem; three others were transported by ambulance. Seven patients were transported to Moses Cone in Greensboro, three patients were transported to High Point Regional and two other patients were transported to Moses Cone MedCenter in High Point.
charged with driving while impaired, careless and reckless driving, misdemeanor child abuse, driving left of center and driving while license revoked.
Diadra Rachel Shaffer, 35, of Stokesdale was identified as the driver of the blazer and the mother of the child in the vehicle’s back seat. Shaffer was found to be under the influence of an impairing substance other than alcohol and was
U.S. 158 between Kelly Lee Drive and N.C. 65/Belews Creek Road was closed for several hours due to a hazmat spill of gasoline from the Ford van. Environmental services responded to the scene and the highway was reopened about 1 p.m.
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components of reading, working with different learning styles, lesson planning and much more! Around one in five adults in Guilford County – about 75,000 individuals – lack the basic skills to fill out a job application or read a children’s book. Another 25 percent cannot read at a high school level. Adults with low literacy are more likely to be unemployed and to live in poverty. Reading Connections provides programs focused on basic reading and writing, math, GED preparation, essential employment readiness skills, basic computer use, family literacy, and English skills for speakers of other languages. Last year, more than 845 students were served by Reading Connections, but the need remains critical. Please consider sharing your strengths with Reading Connections and volunteer. Volunteers can be matched with students individually or in small groups. To register for volunteer training or for more information, call Laura Mims at (336) 230-2223, or e-mail lmims@readingconnections.org.
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November 2016 a monthly feature of the Northwest Observer One of our readers sent in this picture of an otter, which was recently seen swimming in a pond behind the State Employees’ Credit Union in Oak Ridge.
Wilson, owned by Wayne and Kathy Frazier of Stokesdale, celebrated his second birthday on September 15.
Since they can’t read, Lacey and Daisy enjoy listening to their owner, James Lehman of Oak Ridge, read them the latest issue of the Northwest Observer.
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and a sparkly shark costume and a multi-colored caterpillar costume. Each day Ed is decked out in one of his special outfits. As for being dressed up, Dudak says he doesn’t mind at all. In fact, “he loves it,” she says, adding, “(If you did this to most cats), they’d
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tens, they will either ignore them or hiss at them,” says Dudak. “If Ed hears a kitten crying he comes running. He’s very momlike and starts grooming them.” He gets along with most of the clinic’s patients, but does have an issue with pigs. When a pig comes in, he runs to Dudak’s office and hides out for the day. “He really, really hates pigs,” says Dudak. “I think it’s because they’re so loud.” Ed has free run of the clinic during the day, but at night he retires to his private cage. He knows when the day’s ending and will climb into his office and paw at everyone who walks by. Dinner time is approaching and he’s letting his people know that his needs must be met. “He’s rotten,” moans Gleason in mock horror. “He gets away with everything.” Even so, there’s no doubt this cat is well-loved. “I can’t put into words how much joy he brings us,” says Dudak. “If anyone is really stressed or sad, they’ll take a 15-minute Ed ‘love break.’ He makes a bad day better and a good day great.”
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NORTHERN GUILFORD CROSS COUNTRY David Melville David Melville never saw himself as a runner when he was in middle school; instead, he said he had every intention of trying out for Northern’s wrestling team his freshman year. He had put up some impressive numbers on the wrestling mats in seventh grade, when he went 13-2 in the 105-pound weight class. As an eighthgrader, he finished 14-1 at 135 pounds. Melville also had designs on a high school football career. But as a 5-foot, 8-inch, 135-pound defensive end in eighth grade, he realized he might be a bit undersized to continue playing that position once he got to high school. “It was definitely an interesting position to be playing for someone who turned into a cross country runner,” he said. Melville’s athletic path may have taken a different turn had it not been for a few of his cross country teammates during his freshman year. After finishing 23rd in the state cross country meet, a few of his teammates encouraged him to join the indoor track team. “At the end of cross country season, I still thought I was going to wrestle,” Melville said. “But then the guys on the (cross country) team were like ‘Come on man, you need to run indoor track,’ so I did.” That decision paid off for Melville, who
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was the NCHSAA 3-A state cross country champion in 2015 at Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville, where he won by nine seconds with a time of 16:12. He won the 3200-meter run at the NCHSAA 3-A indoor track state meet earlier this year. And then on Oct. 29 he captured the 3-A Mideast Regional at Northwood High School with a time of 16:03.62, which was nearly 33 seconds faster than the runner-up. Heading back to Ivey Redmon this Saturday to defend his title, Melville said he’s confident and comfortable on the course. “It’s a relatively flat course with a lot of compacted dirt, kind of like a track,” Melville said. “I’m hoping I can post another good time there and come out on top.” A junior, Melville has a 4.0 GPA and is also in Beta Club and the Science Olympiad. He wants to run in college and is drawing recruiting interest from N.C. State, North Carolina, Yale and William & Mary.
NORTHERN GUILFORD SOCCER Noah Auger Noah Auger was a stranger in a strange land when he and his father moved to the area about a week before he started tryouts for Northern Guilford’s soccer team as a freshman. Auger, now a senior, was relocating from Chattanooga, Tennessee, after his father got a new job. The soccer field became his comfort zone during the adjustment period.
“It was definitely difficult to leave Tennessee and all of my friends after eighth grade,” Auger said. “I came in not knowing anyone. Transitioning to high school, where everyone already knew everyone, was kind of intimidating. It was tough my first year, but being a part of the soccer team pretty much gave me a new set of friends. A lot of friends I met my freshman year are still my friends today.” Auger and his friends – and teammates – just wrapped up a 17-1-1 regular season and an 8-0 conference mark to win the Mid-State 3-A conference title. Next up for the Nighthawks will be the NCHSAA 3-A state tournament, with first-round games getting underway this Saturday. Auger is second on the team in goals scored (20) and first in assists with 19. He has set the school record for assists two straight seasons. “I love soccer because not all the glory goes to one player,” Auger said. “I love the team aspect of it. Being out there with your friends on the pitch makes it all
the more enjoyable.” Auger has been playing soccer since he was 4. He played in area recreation leagues in Chattanooga and has also spent time with Fusion Elite and Fusion Development Academy honing his skills. “I’ve always played against high-level competition,” said Auger, who wants to play soccer in college. UNC Wilmington, UNC Greensboro and UNC Charlotte are all possibilities. “So even when I stepped on the field for the first day of tryouts when I was a freshman, I wasn’t feeling pressure to perform,” said Auger, who has a 3.7 GPA and is in the National Art Honor Society. “The pressure I felt was more from not knowing anyone and wanting to make a good first impression on the coaches. I wanted to go out there and work my hardest and I thought somebody would notice that. The good thing was, I was in my element on the field and that made me comfortable. There’s a great deal of satisfaction in accomplishing that.”
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Looking ahead to Friday’s (HOME) game against Morehead: Northern (3-7, 3-4 Mid-State 3A) will close out the regular season at home against Morehead (0-10, 0-7) on Nov. 4. The Nighthawks have won three out of their last four games and are in the discussion for a possible Wild Card berth in the NCHSAA 3-A state playoffs. They are averaging more than 36 points per game in the three wins. Morehead has struggled to put points on the board all season, totaling just 66 points in its 10 games while allowing 437 (43.7 per game). “They are not the same team they were last year,” Coach Erik Westberg said. “We still have to line up and play them, but I think our matchups are
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Northwest Guilford High School’s Marching Vikings have dominated their competitions, recently earning a Division I national ranking in Bands of America. Their indomitable spirit is not to be outdone by their boosters’ efforts to sustain an increasingly demanding budget as the entire band program continues to reach heights not obtained in the program’s recent history. However, medaling in numerous regional competitions, gaining national rankings and earning superior ratings in state musical adjudications takes some aggressive fiduciary management. To support these endeavors, the Northwest Band Boosters is switching its traditional fundraising gears to run a Dewey’s Holiday Store over the upcoming holiday season. Partnering with Dewey’s Bakery, the boosters have secured retail space off Wendover Avenue in Greensboro. This space was generously donated by BRC Greensboro Retail. Dewey’s baked goods have been a
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holiday tradition since the bakery first opened in downtown Winston-Salem in 1930. Items available in the store will include Dewey’s Moravian cookie gift tins, Moravian sugar cakes, savory cheese straws and many more seasonal goods of traditional Moravian flavor. Located at 1622 Stanley Road, Suite 118 in Greensboro, across from Lowes Hardware and Best Buy off Wendover Avenue, the holiday store will be open Nov. 14 through Dec. 24 (closing on Thanksgiving Day). The store will operate seven days a week: Monday-Friday from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Sundays 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., with extended hours closer to the holidays. Staffed by the Northwest Band Boosters, the store promises to deliver sweet and savory holiday treats with a friendly smile and a grateful nod towards the support of the arts in our community. Many special events will be planned during the store’s hours of operation, such as a festive jazz night where the Northwest Jazz Ensemble will entertain shoppers
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There are two words that any runner never wants to hear: shin splints. Unfortunately for Dallin Pool, a junior on Northwest Guilford’s cross country team, dealing with shin splints has been his excruciating reality the last several weeks, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time for him on the running calendar. “I first noticed the pain starting around mid-season,” Pool said. “I got through the first couple of weeks by continuing to do my exercises. But the last two weeks, the pain got to be super bad. At practices, I could barely do the workouts. My legs have been pretty weak since the conference meet. In races when you have them, your adrenaline makes them go away. But after the races, you can really feel them. And towards the end of the season, when you want to be running your best, it got harder and harder to get through races and practices. My times haven’t been nearly as good as a result, and that’s been very frustrating.” Pool posted times of more than 18 minutes at the Piedmont-Triad 4-A conference championship and the Midwest 4-A Regional – well off his personal-best time of 16:59 set earlier this year – where he and the Vikings came up short of qualifying for this week’s NCHSAA 4-A state championship meet. Pool has been running cross country since he was a freshman. Both of his older
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brothers ran and talked him into joining the team as well. “They told me it was a lot of fun and it would be a great way to meet new people,” Pool said. “I was in a running club in middle school and had run in a few 5ks before, so the distance wasn’t unusual. The first race I ran in I broke 20 minutes and I remember how amazing I thought that was at the time. It really motivated me to work harder because I wondered how much better I could be if I trained more.” Since his freshman year, he has been running 25 to 40 miles per week during the off season. Pool ran indoor and outdoor track as a freshman but not as a sophomore because his school work was more demanding. He will skip indoor track this winter to rest. “I’ll do calf workouts to strengthen the muscle and shin bone,” Pool said. “Best thing to do is rest, so I’m taking the winter off to get my legs back to full health.”
NORTHWEST GUILFORD FIELD HOCKEY Sierra Tolley As a fifth-grader, Sierra Tolley brought her love of a popular sport with her when she moved to the Triad. Once she graduates from Northwest Guilford next spring, she’ll be taking her love for field hockey a little farther north of her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, to play for Hofstra University in Long Island, New York. “I wanted to go north to play field hockey
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Looking ahead to Friday’s (AWAY) game against East Forsyth: Northwest (7-3, 3-1 Piedmont-Triad 4-A) will travel to Kernersville to take on East Forsyth (9-1, 4-0) in its last game of the regular season. A win would likely give the Vikings at least a share of the conference championship. East Forsyth has been steamrolling conference opponents, winning by an average of 35 points per game. Its only loss this season came against Page, 34-21. “I don’t think they are as consistent as they were last year,” Coach Jared Rolfes said. “Having said that, they are still a great team. Their two defensive tackles are the best we’ll see all year, and they are loaded in the secondary. On offense, it’s all about Christian Beal (running back who has committed to Wake Forest). He’s extremely fast and extremely dangerous, so we’ve got to find a way to occupy him. “The biggest thing for us will be to control the game and not make big mistakes, and to give them some things that they may not be able to handle well – maybe some different formations, or certain play calls, or adjustments – and find different ways to get our guys the ball. It’s going to take a great effort to beat a team that’s that good, but we really feel good about it – and that’s not just ‘coach speak.’” The chance to win a share of the conference title falls in line with the goals the
Vikings had this season. “Even though the season has been kind of rocky because of our injuries, all of our goals are still intact,” Rolfes said. “We beat Northern (Guilford), which was our first goal and first priority. Next goal is to win the conference, and we are in position to do that. So there’s a chance for us to go trophy chasing Friday night, and that puts us in a much better position for the playoffs if we’re able to do that.”
Looking back at last week’s 23-6 win against Southwest Guilford: Thomas Hennigan accounted for all three touchdowns – two rushing and a 50-yard scoring reception from Jacob Leonard – and the Northwest defense held Southwest in check throughout the game while picking up a key win on the road. “Going into the game, I thought it was an even matchup with both teams kind of searching for a big win that would help in the conference race,” Rolfes said. “And I thought we dominated the entire game. We missed a couple of early scoring chances or the score could have been 40-6. And considering the week before when we allowed 47 points – our highest of the season since Week 1 – our defense really played well and shut them down. It was a really good win for us considering all the things we’ve been dealing with this season.”
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CRIME / INCIDENT report The District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County. ASSAULT
intercepted a box in the 6000 block of Old Oak Ridge Road in northwest Greensboro that contained nine vacuum-sealed bundles with 4,083 grams of marijuana; the drugs had a street value of $204,150. Oct. 28 | Officers with the sheriff’s Vice & Narcotics – Criminal Interdiction Unit intercepted a box in the 6000 block of Old Oak Ridge Road in northwest Greensboro that contained 2,152 grams of marijuana valued at $107,600. Oct. 28 | Officers with the sheriff’s Vice & Narcotics – Criminal Interdiction Unit intercepted a box in the 6000 block of Old Oak Ridge Road in northwest Greensboro that contained five plastic bags with steroids valued at $17,500. Oct. 28 | Officers with the sheriff’s Vice
Oct. 28 | A resident of Haw River Road in Stokesdale reported that a male relative, who is also a nearby neighbor, punched his uncle in the face during an argument over a land dispute. Nov. 1 | A resident of Beeson Road in Oak Ridge reported that a known person pushed her into a dryer and ripped her adult son’s shirt. Upon arriving at the home, the responding officer saw no visible injuries to either person and the suspect had already left the premises. The victims were advised on the warrant process.
DRUGS/ALCOHOL Oct. 25 | Officers with the sheriff’s Vice & Narcotics – Criminal Interdiction Unit
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Help celebrate historic Oak Ridge! Join us for a historic marker dedication
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Members of the Oak Ridge Fire Department take a brief break for a photo on Oct. 22 during the department’s annual BBQ sale. Shown, left to right, Ryan Rice, Chris Asbury, Michael Cockman, Chief Steve Simmons, Alyson Jones, Andrew Lankford, Mike Carroll and Ken Gibson.
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Vulcan Materials had a great showing at Summerfield’s Touch-A-Truck event on Oct. 29. In addition to bringing big trucks and heavy equipment for the children to explore, several of the company’s employees helped prepare and serve free hot dogs to attendees.
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The kind person who paid for our meal at Checkers on Oct. 22. Your kindness was much appreciated. Everyone who brought vehicles to the Touch-A-Truck event in Summerfield on Oct. 29, and to Vulcan Materials for not only bringing some big trucks and heavy equipment, but for providing free hot dogs to attendees. The kind man outside Subway in Summerfield who politely alerted me to the condition of my tires. I appreciated your genuine concern and went to Goodyear that day because of it. The Henson Farms’ social committee for their tireless commitment to organizing the outstanding Fall Fest this past Sunday. Butch Knight and his brother for staying with my parents after a traffic accident until I could get there to pick them up. God bless you both. NCDOT for opening up Parkchester Place (Linville Oaks neighborhood in Oak Ridge). It is convenient and safer for the community in case of an emergency. Emergency workers and law enforcement officers who responded to the recent accident in Stokesdale involving 17 people. So glad for these professional, dedicated workers who are always there for us.
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People who go into a place of business and proceed to cut their fingernails and/or toenails while waiting to be helped and leave a nasty pile on the floor. Handle your lack of hygiene at home!
Editor’s note: Yikes! I don’t know how often this reader has come across a pile of clipped toenails that have been left on the floor of a place of business, but I agree that coming upon them would be disgusting. Let’s all make a commitment to do our nail clipping – especially our toenail clipping – in the privacy of our own home, shall we? Politicians who are trying to force people into voting for them. I will vote for whoever I want to vote for. Nitto Tires manufacturer. My tires were rotated and balanced every 5,000 miles as required by the company, but were worn out after 23,000 miles of my 60,000-mile warranty. Those who think taking children to the ABC store is OK. Read your Bible – Proverbs 20:1 says “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.” Northwest Observer for allowing comments on either presidential candidate. The last few that have slipped through the cracks have shown extreme blatant bias toward one candidate. Haven’t we gotten enough of this through the biased TV networks?! Editors’ discretion indeed!
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the game to overtime. Northern won the toss, but elected to play defense first. In overtime, each team gets the ball at the 10-yard line and has four downs to score. On first down, McMichael busted a 9-yard run and had second and goal at the 1. “Then our defense stood up and stopped them on second down, then on third down, and on fourth down,” Westberg said. “They did an outstanding job of keeping them out of the end zone. Might have saved our season.”
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Frazier re-injured his ankle on the second offensive series, but managed to gain 59 yards and a touchdown on seven carries before leaving the game.
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“We ran two running plays, and the second one found its way into the end zone,” Westberg said.
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I will vote, and based on issues, not people On Nov. 8, I will decide “who” I vote for. So much hits the fan every day that I’ll weigh the final/full body of evidence before rendering a verdict. November surprises may abound – I won’t vote early. But I have decided how I will make that choice. It’s not about charisma, conduct or character. Unfortunately, it’s purely pragmatic. Therefore, it’s Clinton or Trump; any other option has zero impact. I will not “make a statement” with a creative (or non-) vote; such would be both meaningless and a counterproductive copout. The “lesser of two evils” is indeed still evil … but it is lesser. I will take a stand and do my part to make a difference. For I fear the heart and soul of my beloved country is at stake. Either way, an irreversible spiral could erupt with a vengeance. Following are the questions I’ll evaluate both candidates on, and the candidate who gets my nod on the most issues gets my vote. Who will best… Reverse our crippling and escalating
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national debt and deficit? Foster military superiority, and model “Speak softly and carry a big stick”? Protect borders from terrorists and illegal immigration? Defend Constitutional constructionism and the rule of law and order? Promote American exceptionalism? Resuscitate our economy via privatesector growth? Negotiate fair trade policies? Recognize “all lives matter” (black/ white, blue, gay, immigrant, old/unborn, etc.)? Eliminate rampant government corruption and waste? Issues will impact my grandkids, not who is more racist/crooked/misogynist/ etc. (If I step up as their role model, they need not emulate politicians.) I don’t know who will wrest control; but I will rest in the One who ultimately controls. I will add my piece to the puzzle and draw peace from whatever the outcome may be. May God bless America! Scott Van Eerden STOKESDALE
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CNA NEEDED, $10/hour, paid daily, 3-10 hours/week. Leave msg., (336) 763-2171. LAND SURVEY CREW CHIEF NEEDED. Min. 5 years experience with robotic & GPS equipment. Local established company. (336) 854-8877. P/T NURSERY POSITION/PRESCHOOL SUBSTITUTE. If you have a love for children and serving in a church ministry, we would love to interview you. Sundays 8:15am-12:15pm, and sub. as needed/ avail. M-F 7am-6pm. Call (336) 643-7838 or email jamie.hatchell@oakridgeumc.org.
SAVE THE DATE P/T EDITORIAL ASSISTANT. PS Communications, based in Oak Ridge, is in need of a part-time editorial assistant to work in our office an average of 10-15 hours per week, plus occasional evenings and weekends to cover meetings and events. Responsibilities will include: compiling and editing reader- and writer-submitted stories, information, calendar events, photos, etc., fact-checking, article research, engaging readers via social media and photographing people, places and events in northwest Guilford County. Requirements include: excellent oral and written, research and editing skills. Also, must be extremely attentive to detail, committed to accuracy, enjoy learning and have a comfort level with meeting new people and asking questions about a broad range of topics. Not required, but a plus: English or journalism degree and knowledge of AP Style. Digital photography skills and comfort level with using various forms of social media (besides Facebook). Starting pay $18/hour. Qualified applicants are invited to email cover letter, resume and outline of above-mentioned required and desired skills that you possess to Patti Stokes at patti@nwobserver.com. C0
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HELP CELEBRATE HISTORIC OAK RIDGE! Join us for the dedication of a historic marker at the R. P. Larkins House, Saturday, Nov. 5, at 3pm, 2345 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. For more information, call Oak Ridge Town Hall at (336) 644-7009, or email ssmith@oakridgenc.com. Marker placement organized by the Oak Ridge Historic Preservation Commission and funded by the Town of Oak Ridge. Learn more at www.oakridgenc.com. Mt. Zion UMC (Stokesdale) FALL BAZAAR, Saturday, Nov. 12, 8am-12n. Great crafts, homemade goods, Treasure Shop, breakfast & coffee. All proceeds support local ministries! Check www.mymtzionumc.com for more info! CHRISTMAS SALE – The Young at Heart Seniors at Liberty Wesleyan Church will have a Christmas fundraiser on Saturday, November 12, from 7:30am-12n. There will be all kinds of Christmas items, decorations and food. Breakfast will be served. 15303 Hwy. 158, Summerfield. FALL CRAFT SHOW, Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 12 & 13, Golden Antiques & Treasures, 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale. Crafters needed – call (336) 949-4958.
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FALL BAZZAAR on Saturday, Nov. 12, 8am-1pm, at the church, 2865 Gideon Grove Church Rd., Stokesdale. Breakfast and lunch will be served. There will be baked goods, crafts, a handmade quilt raffle and many other exciting things to see. Contact Laura Harrell at (336) 643-6042 for more information. Calling all former GRIMSLEY HIGH MADRIGAL SINGERS – 50th Anniversary Celebration Thanksgiving weekend. For more information, call (336) 327-8289.
YARD SALES YARD SALE, Sat., Nov. 5, 8am, 1888 Hwy. 68 North. Household, furniture, tools, bee hives, farm equipment, much more. NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE, Saturday, Nov. 5, 7am-12n, Oak Creek Subdivision, off Ellison Road, Stokesdale. Large assortment from children’s clothing to patio and household furniture. DRIVEWAY SALE, Sat., Nov. 5, 8am-1pm, 6940 Maynard Road, Summerfield. All types of items, furn., clothes, NASCAR, etc. YARD SALE, Saturday, Nov. 5, 8am-1pm, 117 Mulberry Lane, Stokesdale. Household items and lots of good stuff! YARD SALE, Sat., Nov. 5, 8am, 2417 Oak Ridge Rd., Oak Ridge. Household goods, clothes, washer/dryer. CHURCH YARD SALE, Sat., Nov. 12, 7am, Northern Guilford Baptist Church, 3232 Horse Pen Creek Rd., Greensboro.
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BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways, concrete work. (336) 362-3647. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035. PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150. E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, topsoil, lot clearing, bobcat work, excavating, mulch, etc. (336) 451-1282.
LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 6439332, carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. A-LIST LAWN CARE – Call for your free fall cleanup estimate today! (336) 609-7013. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulch, landscaping, pine needles and straw. (336) 362-3647. D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete outdoor living spaces – fireplaces, retaining walls, patios, more! NC licensed irrigation contractor. BBB A+. (336) 480-4101. FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Fall aerating & overseeding, fall clean up, leaf removal. Pine needles & mulch. Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 464-5215.
APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.
WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764.
JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. (336) 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.
STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck/chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. (336) 643-1119.
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ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at (336) 643-9157. TRACTOR FOR HIRE - Bush hogging, grading, brush/tree removal. (336) 207-6632. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875. ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490.
MASONRY
Fireplaces and firepits
8605 Triad Dr, Colfax (336) 996-4918 marshallstone.com
SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or fire pit for fall? 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.
HOME SERVICES
HOME SERVICES
HOME SERVICES
MISC. FOR SALE
MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone,
PLUMBING
JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com.
The Garden Outlet PROPANE GAS – 20 lbs., $10.99; 30 lbs., $16.50; 40 lbs., $22.99; 100 lbs., $55.99. Give us a call with any questions, (336) 643-0898.
ROOFING
SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD, $80/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615.
concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.
MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS
BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic. & insured. 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.
POWER WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www. windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873.
GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES, INSERTS, fireplaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.
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PAINTING & DRYWALL
BEK Paint Co. Residential & Commercial David & Judy Long, owners
(336) 931-0600
BEKPaintCompany.com • References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed
CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com.
REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION PREMIER CONSTRUCTION. Providing all of your home maintenance needs, remodeling and new construction. (336) 430-9507. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. (336) 362-6343. ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981. 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.
Services TM Construction , INC
BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS
Roof replacements and repairs
644-8615 office 508-5242 cell
PAINTING – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186.
Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797
PREMIER ROOFING CONSTRUCTION Insurance specialist, free inspections, res./ comm., BBB A rating. (336) 430-9507. A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, (336) 621-6962. 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) 9446118, or visit redrhinoroofing.com. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call (336) 643-8191 or (336) 580-3245.
MISC. SERVICES COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068. SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470.
MISC. FOR SALE FREE CHAIN LINK FENCE, about 200’ w/ 2 gates. You must uninstall. (336) 643-9780.
PERSIMMON PULP, jam, pudding and more! (336) 816-3441 or 996-3892. 1999 30-ft. Sun Tracker PONTOON BOAT, $21,600. Great for couples & growing families. Interior is in excellent condition with many upgrades. The boat can be fully enclosed to sleep 8. Can use stove inside or grill outside. Currently in-slip at Carolina Marina and comes with trailer. Call (336) 707-9968.
MISC. WANTED $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. (336) 552-0328. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, any and all gas items, tillers, gocarts, ATVs, generators, power washers, grills, chain saws, etc. (336) 689-4167.
PETS & ANIMAL SVCS. ANIMALS AVAILABLE BEAGLE PUPPIES for sale, 6 weeks old, first shots and wormed, male and female, very loving puppies, well bred, AKC registered. $375/ea. (336) 298-3132.
LOST & FOUND PETS
TRACTOR FOR SALE, New Holland T2320, diesel, 45HP, 4WD, hydro-trans., 250TL loader, R4 industrial tires, 735 hours. $19,500. (336) 427-7600. ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. (336) 992-0025. SEASONED FIREWOOD, delivered & stacked, 1/2 cord, $80. Call (336) 686-6373
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LOST CAT: ABIGAIL, 4 years old, white with gray markings and blue eyes. Last seen Sun., Oct. 13, in Twelve Oaks subdivision. Please call (336) 543-6489. Reward upon safe return.
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PET SITTING / BOARDING
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
SMALL & PRIVATE BARN FOR LEASE, two or three horses. Private barn, riding ring and fenced pasture. Tack room, feed room & hay storage. Nine miles north of Summerfield. Water & electric provided. $800/mo. Shown by appointment only. Inquiries to joyfulliving828@gmail.com or call (336) 501-1972.
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in Oak Ridge.
KPS – KELLY’S PET SERVICES Professional in-home pet sitting. Bonded & insured. Member Pet Sitters International. Pet sitting while you are away, daily walks or runs, play, pet taxi, and more! KPS gives a portion of profits to animal charities. Call, email, or Facebook message for a free consultation: (336) 706-6706, kpsforyourpets@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/kpspets, or kpspets on Instagram.
REAL ESTATE CHARMING RETREAT ON 4 ACRES
OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Nov 6 • 2-4pm
3,800+ SF home plus 370-SF sunroom overlooking gardens and woods. Stone and brick exterior, 4BR/5BA, plus 22’ master suite! 3 fireplaces. Oak Ridge/Northwest schools. Located on Brookbank Road and offered at $499,900.
ENERGY STAR HOME ALMOST READY FOR YOU! Enjoy the benefits of this Healthy, Energy Efficient, Eco-friendly and Comfortable 4BR/3.5BA, 3,300+ sq. ft. home. Northwest Schools. $439,900
Mini suites available; 100 to 450 sq. ft. For more info, call (336) 643-7577.
LAND FOR SALE NORTHERN SCHOOLS, 10+ acres, absolutely gorgeous property, perfect for estate, horse farm or development. (336) 430-9507.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Roseann Staaf
STOKESDALE, 2BR, 1BA, D/W & stove, furnished, open concept, refurbished. $650/ mo., + dep. (336) 427-4664.
Realtor®/ Broker
OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Nov 6 • 2-4pm
allentate.com/RoseannStaaf
(336) 613-7925
7309 Lees Ridge Road, Oak Ridge 6988 Bethesda Court, Summerfield
We Help Everyone! SELLERS & BUYERS
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GIL VAUGHAN
Realtor ® /Broker • (336) 337-4780
nancy.hess@bhhsyostandlittle.com (336) 215-1820
HOME FOR SALE
BEAUTIFUL NW GREENSBORO HOME in Pleasant Oaks. NW schools. Open plan w/ML master. 4BR, 3.5BA, gas FP, bonus room, full unfinished basement, granite c/tops, HW floors, stainless appliances, laundry w/ sink, tankless water heater, screened porch, 3-car garage, fenced yard, built in 2010, sits on 2.78 acres. Heated sq. ft. 3,220; basement sq. ft. 1,820. 4909 Little Oak Drive, GSO. Find more on Zillow.
8179 Sanfords Creek Drive, Colfax
Nancy J. Hess
REAL ESTATE HOME FOR RENT
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Gail H. Kerber REALTOR®/BROKER
(336) 327-1165
kerbappeals@gmail.com
Wonderfully upgraded 4-bedroom home on a quiet cul-de-sac lot in Wilson Farms – $314,500
DeDe Cunningham
Ramilya Siegel
(336) 509-1923 www.dedestriadhomes.com dedecunningham@kw.com
ramilya.siegel@atcmail.com www.allentate.com/RamilyaSiegel
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Meticulously maintained, one-owner home features master bedroom and luxury bath, plus two bedrooms on first floor. Gourmet kitchen with stainless, granite and breakfast area. Plenty of space on upper level, plus unfinished attic. Huge bonus room. $388,000
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display advertiser index thanks to the advertisers who MEDICAL / EYE CARE / P.T. partnered with us to bring you Bethany Medical Center .....................26 Forsyth Pediatrics, Oak Ridge .............16 this free community resource LeBauer Healthcare ............................25 Stokesdale Heating & Air.......................6
Novant Northwest Family Medicine .....15 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ...............16 Summerfield Family Eye Care .............21
ACCOUNTING
MORTGAGE / INVESTMENTS
A/C & HEATING
Kimberly Thacker Accounting .............21 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........19
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Prestige Car Wash ..............................17
BUILDING & REMODELING TM Construction Services ....................29
CANDIDATES Angela Foster, District Court Judge .......8 David Sherrill, District Court Judge .......5 Marc Tyrey, District Court Judge .........20 Pat Tillman, School Board ..................15 Randle Jones, District Court Judge .....13
EVENTS
Black Oak Wealth Management..........21
ORTHODONTIC CARE Olmsted Orthodontics ........................17
Bark-N-Barber ....................................10 Beacon Suites Pet Resort ......................9 Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ................ 11 Best 4K9 ............................................ 11 Critter Company .................................10 Kings Crossing Animal Hospital ..........10 Northwest Animal Hospital ....................9 Oak Ridge Animal Hospital ................ 11 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........21
HAIR CARE
REAL ESTATE
HEALTH & FITNESS Alpha Weight Loss ..............................13
HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES A&B Cleaning .....................................28 BEK Paint Company ............................29 Carpets by Direct .................................18 Furniture Medic ...................................29 House of Stars ....................................21 Marshall Stone ....................................28 New Garden Landscape & Nursery ......2 Old School Home Repair .....................28 ProStone................................................2
INSURANCE Gladwell Insurance Agency ...................2
LEGAL SERVICES Attorney Bill Barbour ..........................19 Scott Tippett Law ...............................12
Committee to Elect Marc Tyrey Committee to Elect Randle L. Jones Committee to Elect Angelo Kidd The People for Lois L. Bailey for School Board
PET SERVICES & PRODUCTS
Larkins House Marker Dedication .......22 Great Clips .....................................4, 17
...to the following new advertisers who joined us last month:
A New Dawn Realty ............................30 Angie Wilkie, Allen Tate ......................12 Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams ..........21 Dede Cunningham, Keller Williams ....30 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ...............30 KERBAPPEALS – Gail Kerber .............30 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway .......30 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ..................30 Roseann Staaf, Allen Tate ...................30
...and to the following returning advertisers who have chosen to continue delivering their message to our readers:
Carpet Super Mart | since 2007 Stokesdale Storage | since 2007 Cone Health | since 2014 Priba Furniture & Interiors | since 2014 Critter Company | since 2015
RESTAURANTS Bistro 150 / The Oak Ridge Room ......16 Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ..............17 Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant .........16 Tessa Farm to Fork Restaurant ...........25
RETAIL BiRite Food Center ...............................7 Citrus Unlimited ..................................21 Cole Pottery ........................................14 Priba Furniture & Interiors ...................32
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