Dec. 4 - 10, 2015
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Sign up for local crime alerts by GERRI HUNT When three men broke into a Stokesdale home on N.C. 68 last month and shot at the resident who came home and interrupted the crime, the suspects fled – one by car, the other two by foot. Authorities tracked down one suspect who ran across U.S. 158 and behind the Citgo, headed toward McCrory Road. But the other two suspects were nowhere to be found.
that afternoon, with an automated message to lock doors, be careful, and be on the lookout for two black men in hoodies who were involved in the crime. But not everyone got that call.
GEANI The message that day emanated from the Guilford Emergency Alert, Notification and Information System. Some people refer to it as Reverse 911, which is the brand name for one
Phones in the area began ringing
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IN THIS ISSUE NWO readers express gratitude for this year’s blessings ‘Tis the season when giving thanks is especially on our minds. In keeping with tradition, we recently reached out to our readers and asked them to share what they are especially thankful for this year. The following are some of the comments we received, in addition to those published in our Nov. 27-Dec. 3 issue. Jennifer Loveday-Donovan, Northwest head varsity cheerleading coach, says Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the experiences that we have had the previous year. “There are no words to express how
thankful I am to have been welcomed by the Northwest High School Community. I have been given the opportunity to work with some pretty incredible students on a daily basis; I’m granted unlimited support by the administration/staff and blessed to spend a great deal of time with some very special ladies (the cheerleaders and coaches at NW), all the while having a husband (Jason) who shows unconditional love and support.” “At Thanksgiving and every day we are so thankful for all of the parents, and the many things you do to support our players,” says Johnny Roscoe, Northern head football coach, and Jane Roscoe. “This was the sixth Thanksgiving morning we have had the opportunity to practice for the state playoffs and not one parent has ever
complained to us. Thank you again for the delicious baked treats on Tuesday, and the chili supper on Wednesday night after practice. They loved the chili and told me that some of them ate five bowls. Thank you, also, for the waters, bars and most of all for your support at the games for this group of young men. I feel we get blessed twice, once by having such a special group of players to coach, then secondly, to have such caring parents. Thank you again and please know we are very thankful for the Nighthawk family.” Northwest Observer’s graphic artist Yvonne Truhon shares several things she is thankful for this year. “Family: I grew up in a loving home,
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News in brief..........................3 Your Questions......................4 Pets & Critters........................7 Mealworms: for the birds.....8 Pet Adoptions..................... 10 Community Calendar........ 11 Business Notes.................... 12 Bits & Pieces........................ 12 Crime/Incident Report....... 18 High School Sports............. 19 From frontlines to sidelines...21 NWHS volleyball team.......22 Youth/School News............23 Letters/Opinions.................24 Grins & Gripes.....................25 NWO on the Go!.................26 Classifieds...........................27 Index of Advertisers........... 31