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Readers give thanks for blessings
At this time of year, many of us pause to give thanks for our health, family and friends, jobs and countless other things that we often take for granted. As is our tradition for this season of thanks, we asked our readers to share their thoughts on what they’re particularly thankful for this year, and we thank those who contributed. ••••• “I am thankful for my family and that I am here with my brothers and sisters and that I am getting a good education.”
Lele Nelson, 13 Oak Ridge “During my annual mammogram this past July, I discovered I had breast cancer. I had surgery in August and I’m
thankful to say I’m cancer-free! Thankfully, the cancer was detected early and had not spread. Although I had radiation, I didn’t have to have chemo. I can’t stress enough the importance of getting routine mammograms.”
Donna Padgett Summerfield “This year we are particularly thankful for all the dedicated doctors and medical personnel that God has blessed us with. My husband blew out his shoulder in March. He had to suffer the lack of care and competence from one orthopedic surgeon in order to be led to the right one, Dr. Robert Wainer in Greensboro, who correctly diagnosed the injuries and skillfully performed the three procedures required to repair the
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IN THIS ISSUE Your Questions ............................4
Student Art Gallery ...................20
News in Brief ................................5
Student Profiles ......................... 21
Summerfield Town Council ........8
Community Calendar ..............23
Summerfield Tree Lighting ....... 10
Grins & Gripes ...........................24
Business Notes / Bits & Pieces ... 12
Crime/Incident Report .............26
Dancing with the faculty ......... 18
Classifieds ................................. 27
College Week at NWHS ........... 19
Index of Advertisers ................. 31
Photo by Patti Stokes/NWO
Members of Northwest High School’s Honors Vocal Ensemble, directed by Beverly Alt, perform at the Town of Summerfield’s Christmas Tree Lighting on Nov. 18. See more photos from this event on page 10.
Gun regulations for townowned property revised By PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – A 2010 park ordinance regulating guns at Summerfield Athletic Park and Summerfield Community Park has drawn an emotional response since surfacing at the town council’s Jan. 10, 2017, meeting, when Town Manager Scott Whitaker reported a citizen had approached the town about its posted rules at Summerfield Athletic Park, which state “no firearms.” At that time the council discussed whether its park ordinance, specifically Section 6,
which reads “... prohibits carrying a concealed handgun in town-owned buildings, adjacent premises or recreational facilities, including Summerfield Athletic Park and Summerfield Community Park,” should be revised. After a lengthy discussion, Town Attorney Bill Hill was asked to update the ordinance and bring it into compliance with state statutes. His suggested revisions drew fire from citizens who read them on the Town’s website, however, and several
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