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NW GUILFORD COUNTY – We recently invited our elected officials in Oak Ridge, Summerfield and Stokesdale to share their thoughts on their town’s challenges and accomplishments of 2014, and goals for 2015. The following are some of the responses we received.

Spencer Sullivan, Oak Ridge’s mayor pro-tem, says one of his town's greatest challenges in 2014 was "working to encourage and support alternative developments that allow more flexible Sullivan housing options in Oak Ridge, and beginning a review of our land use plan and development ordinanc-

es. As our community grows we need to both encourage that growth and preserve the character and heritage of our community." Although these issues were sometimes controversial, Sullivan believes there was a positive impact. "A Land Use Plan Review Committee was formed to review our plan and look at our development ordinances," says Sullivan. "The open house we held at the beginning of that process was very well attended. I believe the committee will suggest changes

that benefit us, and at the same time increase our citizens’ understanding of the guidelines we seek to apply." While the concern for alternative housing options and community integrity will likely remain at the forefront, Sullivan foresees another challenge facing the town in the very near future. "For several years now I have been concerned about our water supply. We rely on ground water from private and community wells, which is a fragile re-

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Council meets Jan. 15, water system Q&A session Jan. 22 STOKESDALE – Due to the holidays, the Stokesdale Town Council will hold its monthly public meeting on Thursday, Jan. 15 – the third, rather than the second Thursday of the month – at 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. The Jan. 15 meeting agenda includes a presentation on disaster preparedness, discussion of the water system (including a period for citizens to comment), review of two facility use requests, an update on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and an executive session to discuss “matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body.” With a rate increase on the horizon for the town’s municipal water system

users, Stokesdale Town Council held the first in a series of four question and answer sessions on Dec. 19 to give citizens the opportunity to learn more about the water system and why the rate for water usage will increase from $3 per $1,000 gallons of water used to $5.30 per 1,000 gallons of water used, effective this March. On Thursday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m. to noon, the town will hold a fourth question and answer session relating to the rate increase for water. The Q&A session will also be held at Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road.

At the Jan. 13 town council meeting, Town Manager Scott Whitaker explained the increased development/ rezoning activity over the last several months has created an increase in the need for engineer review services which the town contracts out with Anderson & Associates. Consequently, only midway through the fiscal year, the town has already spent $13,000 of the

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Increased development/rezoning activity prompts doubling of budgeted engineer review fees SUMMERFIELD – In response to an increase in rezoning applications and development activity, the Town of Summerfield recently voted to double its fiscal year budget for engineer review fees.

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$15,200 budgeted for engineer review services. “The town planner said she had seen four different plans for one piece of property, so we have more coming in,” Whitaker explained to the town council. “When I talked to her about the reason for the increases, part of that is developers seem to be getting more creative with their submittals, particularly in the watershed areas, which is taking some closer scrutiny.” Finance Officer Katrina Whitt pointed out the town budgeted $30,000

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online: nwobserver.com e-mail: questions@ nwobserver.com I noticed that a portion of the sidewalk has been extended on Linville Road near Oak Ridge Town Park. I’ve heard that a housing development has been planned for this property, but there are no houses yet. Why would the developer put a sidewalk in before building the houses? Wouldn’t all the construction work destroy the sidewalk? Barrow Place, a new community offering seven houses, is being developed at the location you are citing. Because the development is in the town core, the town ordinances state a sidewalk must be included in the plan. The ordinances also require that improvements, which include the addition of sidewalks, must be made before construction can move forward.

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“Improvements need to be constructed before a final plat is recorded and any lots sold,” says Bruce Oakley, Oak Ridge town manager. Oakley adds that a developer does have the option of putting a bond on the property which would give the town the right to build the sidewalk at a later date. However, Oakley noted that bonds are most often used by developers for the construction of subdivision roads. Kevan Combs (no relation to Oak Ridge Mayor Ray Combs), the develop-

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MANAGER’S BUSINESS  5  0 to repeal the speed limits

 Mayor Ray Combs called the monthly meeting to order at 7 p.m. The meeting agenda and minutes from the Dec. 4 meeting were approved.

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ing the state legislature to reinstate the historic rehabilitation tax credit which expired Dec. 31.

on East Harrell Road (currently 40 mph from N.C. 150 for 1.04 miles west, then 55 mph from there to N.C. 68), at NCDOT’s request. Big Boyz Toyz. Following up on the Dec. 4 meeting, Town Manager Bruce Oakley said the council had directed staff to

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begin a third-party process to rezone the site formerly occupied by Big Boyz Toyz (located at 2900 Oak Ridge Road). Staff did that, but Truliant Credit Union, which owns the property, has since filed a rezoning application for the site. Oakley requested the town put a hold on its own rezoning application and work with Truliant to add more conditions to the rezoning application it had filed.  Councilman Mike Stone motioned to move the town’s proposed rezoning hearing to the February Planning and Zoning Board meeting and the March town council meeting, pending the outcome of working with the property owner, Truliant Credit Union, to add more conditions to its rezoning request.

CITIZEN COMMENTS  Micah Spencer of Nesting Way off Scoggins Road said he and his family enjoyed the convenience of the nearby post office and used it frequently. He asked if it would be possible to add an automated machine at the post office that lets customers weigh their packages after hours and get the proper amount of postage. (Mayor Combs told Spencer this would need to be a decision made by the post office, not the town). Spencer also said he and his family enjoyed seeing the deer in the area, but the many deer crossing the local roads could be a danger to themselves and to drivers. He asked if the town would consider posting a deer crossing sign on Scoggins Road.  Mac McAtee, a member of the town’s Historic Preservation Commission, thanked the council for approving a resolution in favor of reinstating the historic rehabilitation tax credit.

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FINANCE REPORT  Finance Officer Sam Anders said the town received property tax revenue of $77,602 in December. Another annual payment on the town park loan will be made later this month (balance

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on the 10-year loan, at 2.41 percent interest, was $1,233,333.31 as of the date the loan was modified on Feb. 27, 2013).

COMMUNITY REPORTS Fire Department. Sam Anders, assistant chief, said the department had been running wide open for the last 24 hours. “The 8-degree temperatures have driven everyone’s fire alarm crazy,” explained Anders, who advised residents to periodically test their fire alarm system, know where the system’s large backup battery is located, and periodically replace the battery. “At 3 a.m., the last thing you want is one of our folks looking through your closets to locate the backup battery,” Anders said. Finance Committee. Chairman John Jenkins said the committee would hold its first meeting to discuss the 2015/2016 FY budget on Monday, Feb. 16, 6 p.m. at Town Hall. The public is invited to attend any and all committee meetings. Councilman Jim Kinneman encouraged Jenkins to follow up on Oak Ridge applying to be a Tree City USA; on the financial end, the town must verify that it has a community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita, which it does, Kinneman said. Historic Preservation Commission. Mac MacAtee said the commission recently had a workshop with town staff, which was led by Town Attorney Michael Thomas. The workshop was very beneficial, MacAtee said, and he was going to suggest that it be offered annually. Parks and Recreation Commission. Chairman Bill Edwards said the commission has reviewed the bid package for Phase 2 of the town park and the bid was scheduled to go out on Jan. 9. “We’re still on schedule to present our plan to the town council in February

before moving forward with the construction phase,” Edwards said. Additionally, three Eagle Scout projects in the town park are in the planning stages and Edwards said he was very proud to add these projects, which were always done to high standards, to the other Eagle Scout projects which had been completed in the park over the last several years. Terry Lannon, the town’s parks and recreation manager, completed the landscaping wall around the maintenance building in the park, which was done partly to control erosion as well as to “dress up that area.” Also, turf around the athletic fields has been redone to address the issue of water settling in that area.

CITIZEN COMMENTS  Micah Spencer asked what had happened to the middle garage door at the fire department, which appeared to have been damaged. Anders said the

garage door opener was a 1987 model and unfortunately, it had malfunctioned and come down on a moving truck. The door opener is in the process of being replaced. “I already know the answer to this, but I know my dad will ask about this sooner or later,” Spencer continued. “Since every winter so much money is spent to repair power lines, why can’t the power lines be put underground?” Combs said that was a great question, and the town had been working with Duke Power (now Duke Energy) on it for 15 years to no avail. He encouraged Spencer to contact Duke Energy about this.

COUNCIL COMMENTS  Councilman George McClellan said the state legislature will begin the long session this year and there will be some issues on the agenda that may directly affect Oak Ridge citizens – one of those issues is that the state may consider redirecting sales tax

away from what they determine to be affluent counties to less affluent counties. “Anything can happen during the long session when they’re working on their bi-annual budget,” McClellan said.  Councilman Spencer Sullivan said the town co-hosted an e-cycle event with Guilford County Environmental Health Services on Dec. 6 and 264 vehicles came through the town park for the event, bringing almost 12 tons of electronics and two tons of documents. “We had tremendous success, and they (the county) are eager to participate again next year,” Spencer said.  Councilman Jim Kinneman reminded everyone that the need for blood is year-round. “If you can give, please give.”

 Councilman Mike Stone asked Doug Nodine for an update on the Ai Church at N.C. 68 and Alcorn Road. Nodine responded that volunteers with Historic Preservation Oak Ridge, the non-profit that is heading up the church’s restoration, have completed most of the exterior work except for designing steps to the main entrance and some landscaping. On the inside, there is enough available funding to place insulation and to re-wire the building, which are the next projects the organization plans to tackle. Stone said the difference in the church between when the project began in 2008 and now is stark, and it was a great community project. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

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source. We don’t have a lake or river under Oak Ridge. The water we use collects in fractures in the underlying rock, which gives us limited capacity and is subject to environmental degradation," explains Sullivan. "We are working to establish a town water department as a first step toward developing a municipal water system using treated surface water as its supply." In 2015, Sullivan looks forward to the town council implementing the updated land use plan and revised development ordinances, establishing a town water department, completing the first part of Phase 2 of the town park, and expanding walkability within the town core.

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"You have five people who didn't Braswell have a clue about what a water system actually involved, and yet we are given the task of managing that system for the town," says Braswell. "We've worked hard this past year to educate ourselves and understand what we're working with."

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a difference." Braswell also wants to improve his own performance as mayor. "I just want to be the best neighbor I can be," he says. "It's all about community." Highways and property purchases take the No. 1 spot for Dena Barnes, Summerfield’s mayor pro tem. “Many challenges faced Summerfield,” says Barnes. “The greatBarnes est would probably be dealing with our property purchase on U.S. 220, along with the changes that are being revealed with the state’s widening of U.S. 220 project which will change our town in the future. “My personal greatest challenge has always been the choices I have to make with my vote. You can’t always please everyone, and we have to weigh what is best for the citizens in the town, personal property rights and concern about what impact zoning changes or development of a trail may bring. Those who are vocal and negative regarding any member’s vote can cause those who don’t know us personally to think poorly of us, and this is hurtful.” Like Mayor Braswell in Stokesdale, one of Barnes’ goals for 2015 is to find ways to increase citizen involvement. “(I’d like) to get more citizens interested and involved in town activities such as applying for committees or considering serving as a member of council,” says Barnes. “We are making decisions this year about our zoning ordinance updates and will continue with our capital plans for the town hall area. Development of our budget will possibly include some action regarding the location of our Greenway trail.” Barnes’ personal goal for the coming year is “to educate myself about issues and try to work with the council, staff and citizens to have the very best town we can.” Look for more responses from elected officials in our Jan. 23-29 issue.

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HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS By L.A. LOGAN

Northwest boys varsity basketball (14-1, 1-0) With seconds remaining in the second quarter of Northwest Guilford’s matchup with Ragsdale on Friday, Jan. 9, Northwest forward Reggie Davis’ athleticism was in full throttle. After a missed jumper from a teammate, Davis leaped over multiple Ragsdale defenders, throwing down an emphatic two-handed put-back dunk. The Vikings controlled the game’s tempo with smothering defense, leading to a blowout victory, 91-54, in the team’s first conference game. “I was pleased with our energy,” said Lee Reavis, Northwest’s head varsity mens basketball coach. “When you get

defensive deflections, you get runouts and that makes the game easier, offensively.”

“We stayed focused and determined,” said Northwest guard Toni Tucker. “The win was a total team effort.” Tucker and center Morgan Pointer

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Speaking of the Vikings’ offense, 10 players scored and five players scored in double-figures, while dishing out 27 assists on 35 field goals. “These guys are very much all in,” said Reavis. “They pull for each other. They are all willing passers ... It makes it fun to coach. It makes it fun to watch.” Guard Kevin Henry scored a seasonhigh 17 points, as did guard Tre Turner. On Wednesday, Jan. 7, Northwest defeated the Frankston Blues, an Australian national team, 91-47.

Northwest girls varsity basketball (15-0, 1-0) The Northwest girls varsity basketball team set the tone early on Jan. 9, outscoring Ragsdale 27-0 in the first quarter. That wasn’t the end of it, though, as the Vikings opened the game on a 38-0 run, en route to a 56-17 win to open up conference play.

Forward Thomas Hennigan maneuvers between two Ragsdale defenders to convert a reverse layup in the 91-54 win on Jan. 9.

finished with 11 points each, in about 12 minutes of action. Guard Lindsay Gauldin added 8 points and three steals, a season-high for the freshman. “We are getting a lot of points in our transition game,” said Darlene Joyner, Northwest head girls varsity basketball coach.

 Center Hunter Newman battles for a rebound during the 56-17 win against Ragsdale on Jan. 9.

UP NEXT: Friday, Jan. 16 | Northwest at High Point Central (Varsity girls at 6 p.m., varsity boys at 7:30 p.m.) Tuesday, Jan. 20 | (HOME) Glenn vs. Northwest (Varsity girls play at 6 p.m., boys at 7:30 p.m.) Friday, Jan. 23 | Northwest at Southwest Guilford (Varsity girls play at 6 p.m., boys at 7:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, Jan. 7, Northwest defeated Southern Peninsula, an Australian national team, 49-31.

Northern boys varsity basketball (9-7, 6-2) Center Josh Gibson scored 15 points to lead Northern to a 71-48 conference victory over Morehead on Jan. 9. The Nighthawks are on a fivegame winning streak, winning those games by an average of 18.6 points. “I’m proud of our team’s efforts, especially on the defensive end,” said Bill Chambers, Northern head varsity boys basketball coach. “Our biggest problem now is turnovers. “We need to value every possession

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… Our system lends itself to continued improvement, as there is a lot to learn. Also, the addition of our football players has given us a boost of energy and athleticism.” Forward Jack Emerick scored 12 points and guard Matt Graham added 10 points. The Nighthawks enjoyed an away conference win at McMichael, 71-59, on Jan. 7.

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STUDENT PROFILES Thanks to the coaches and teachers at Northern and Northwest High Schools for their student recommendations and input, which make it possible to recognize these talented, dedicated students for their accomplishments in academics, athletics and cultural arts. Thanks, too, to the student reporters at Northern and Northwest who helped us compile these profiles.

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Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AP U.S. History Extracurricular activities: Boy Scouts (will attain Eagle soon) Future plans: Go to college and major in studio art and visual design Most admired athlete(s): Justin Gatlin and Sammy Watkins Favorite athletic team: Clemson Tigers Favorite food: Shrimp scampi Favorite musician/band: Drake and Bob Marley Favorite movie: “Saving Private Ryan” Any siblings? One brother, Taylor Best vacation ever: Disney World Years lived in NWHS area: Nine Dream job: Professional animator Something not everyone knows about me: “I can tolerate some chick flicks.” Nickname: “Jay” Position/role on the team: Sprinter Pre-game ritual: Listen to music Coach Marla Lindsay on Justin Hicks: “Justin is one of the best young men I have ever had the chance to coach. He takes instructions well. I wish I had more athletes like him.”

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Extracurricular activities: Human Relations Club, Spanish Honor Society Athletic awards: Played on first-place team in the HAECO Invitational in December College: UNC-Charlotte Most admired athlete: Dwyane Wade Favorite athletic team: Los Angeles Lakers Favorite food: Chinese Favorite musician/band: The Weeknd Favorite movie: “Grease” Any siblings? One brother and one sister Best vacation ever: Universal Studios in Florida a couple of years ago Years in NWHS area: 14 Dream job: Spanish translator Interesting/fun fact about yourself: “I’m really family-oriented.” Nickname: “Hunt” New Year’s resolution: Don’t eat McDonald’s Position/role on the team: Captain/center Pre-game ritual: Listen to music Coach Darlene Joyner on Hunter Newman: “Hunter is playing well for Northwest. She is getting some big boards on both ends of the court. She is a strong and very physical player who is an asset to this team. She is also one of our team captains, plus a good role model.”

Favorite food: Five Guys Favorite musician/band: Minus the Bear Favorite movie: “Interstellar” Any siblings? One younger sister Best vacation ever: Skiing in Colorado Years lived in Northern area: Five Dream job: Paleontologist Something not everyone knows about me: “I can walk like a duck.” Nickname: “Pizza Dippers” Position/Role on the team: 138 lbs. Pre-game ritual: Eat a lot of food Coach Jonathan Shaw on Austin Smith: “I have seen Austin grow both on the mat and in life in the past three years. Austin has great potential to do big things this year on the mat and in life.”

Toughest class: AP Earth Science Extracurricular activities: Embracing Leadership and Diversity in Athletics Club Most admired athlete: Dalvin Cook Favorite athletic team: Florida State Favorite food: Cheeseburgers Favorite musician/band: J. Cole Favorite movie: “Napoleon Dynamite” Any siblings? One older sister Best vacation ever: Europe Years lived in the area: Eight Dream job: Marketing executive Something not everyone knows about me: “I hate the word ‘whatever’.” Nickname: “Klopp” Role on the team: Senior leader Pre-game ritual: “Talk to myself in my head.” Coach Thanh Ngo on Michael Klopp: “Michael is the only senior who has been a true runner all four years during all three seasons each year. He was part of a state championship team and a state championship 4x800 relay team. He has the most experience and, with it, hopes to bring glory one last time during his final year.”

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District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County ... ASSAULT Jan. 9 | A female resident of Clopton Drive in Greensboro reported being assaulted by a male resident of the same home. The male resident was charged with assault on a female, and after reporting that he was assaulted as well, the female was charged with simple assault. Jan. 10 | A resident of Windsor Farme Road in Summerfield reported that she and her juvenile son were assaulted during a family dispute. Warrants were advised.

BREAKING AND ENTERING Jan. 9 | A resident of Chartwell Drive in Oak Ridge reported that someone broke into a rental car sometime between Dec. 20, 2014, and Jan. 7, 2015, while the victim was visiting family for the holidays. It’s unknown if the car was locked. A camcorder, a laptop and a digital camera were stolen, with an estimated total value of $5,400.

FRAUD Jan. 12 | A resident of Lester Road in Stokesdale reported that an unknown suspect used the victim’s bank card information to make unauthorized, out-of-state purchases totaling $238.67.

IDENTITY THEFT Jan. 9 | A resident of Horse Farm Road in Summerfield reported that a known person used the victim’s personal information to open accounts with Duke Power, AT&T, DIRECTV, Time Warner and other businesses.

POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY Jan. 7 | Two residents of William Bailey Road in Summerfield were charged

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with possession of stolen property after another resident of William Bailey Road reported that someone had intercepted packages intended for delivery to the victim’s residence; the packages were recovered.

PROPERTY DAMAGE Jan. 5 | A resident of Grove Drive in Stokesdale reported that a vehicle broken down on Gideon Grove Road had its front driver’s side window and rear window broken. Damage is estimated at $500. Jan. 10 | A resident of Haynes Road in Summerfield reported that sometime between noon and 1:30 p.m., an unknown person “keyed” the driver’s side of the victim’s car, which was parked at Dollar General in Stokesdale. Damage is estimated at $500.

THEFT Jan. 7 | The store manager of Food Lion in King’s Crossing Shopping Center in Stokesdale reported that around 10:30 p.m., an unknown 5-foot-8-inch, white male in his late 20s hid four packages of crab legs valued at $60 under his coat and walked out of the store. Jan. 7 | A resident of Bar-Mot Road in northern Greensboro reported a stolen vehicle. It was discovered that sometime between midnight and 6 a.m., the victim’s 16-year-old daughter took a company vehicle without being authorized. Jan. 10 | CTY Builders reported that sometime between 4:40 p.m. on Jan. 9 and 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 10, someone took 90 bundles of shingles, valued at $2,183, that were on two pallets in front of a house under construction on Gardner Court in northwest Greensboro.

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With the passing of the Christmas season I wanted to offer thanks to many people of our northwest communities for their support of the Dewey’s Holiday Store in Oak Ridge Commons shopping center, brought to us by members of Moravia Moravian Church. Dewey’s Bakery in Winston-Salem furnished us with the products and volunteers from Moravia furnished the labor, but it was the people in the area who shopped with us that made our goals possible to reach. A special word of gratitude goes out to the Cooke families who worked with

us on available space in the shopping center, the Northwest Observer who did such a great job with our advertising and the other tenants of the shopping center who welcomed and supported us. So that all will know, the proceeds of our labors go toward the mission work done by our congregation, and many of the dollars are used locally to help families less fortunate than we are. Our pastor, Russ Williams, has become one of the driving forces in this area. His ideas and vision keep us on our toes and allow us to find more ways to help others. Thank you all, again, and we hope to see you in November for our third year! Bill Daniel, STOKESDALE

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GRINS to...  The parent who brought warm hot chocolate to the staff members at Summerfield Elementary who were doing car duty last week in the freezing temperatures.  Mays Siding and Windows for salvaging our DIY project before Christmas ... cardboard taped into a window opening – chilly! The workers were professional, timely and well-tooled. Four men, five hours, and job done! Next time, we start with them.  The fabulous staff at Summerfield Elementary who bundled up in the mornings and afternoons to ensure a smooth drop-off and pickup during the cold temperatures last week. You are the best!

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in the morning! We appreciate those who follow the rules and avoid dangerous traffic situations.  Mrs. Huynh-Duc (NWHS English teacher and school newspaper adviser) for your wonderful dedication and compassion when teaching. You are very much appreciated!  Alison Kerber of Oak Ridge for completing another Walt Disney World Dopey Challenge 5k run on Thursday, a 10k On Friday, a half-marathon on Saturday and full marathon on Sunday.  The staff of Countryside Manor in Stokesdale for their loving care of the people who live there. This includes my mother, Sylvia, who has lived there safely and happily for almost two years. Thank you all!  All the DOT workers, EMTs and electrical technicians who go out in the frigid weather during these winter months to do their jobs so we can be safe. We appreciate you!  The killing of three radical Muslims in Paris, France. They were extremely dangerous and must be dealt with harshly.

GRIPES to...  DOT – we pay our taxes and should not have to put up with potholes.  Self-described conservative, and our new U.S. Congressman, Mark Walker, who wasted no time betraying his conservative supporters when he promptly voted for Speaker Boehner immediately after taking the oath of office. Well that didn’t take long, did it?  Northwest Observer. Your coverage of the HAECO Basketball Tournament (Jan. 9-15, 2015 issue) put the Northern girls team at the front of the sports section; the Northwest girls tournament champions were put in the back of your paper. Why didn’t Northwest get the top recognition?

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...continued from p. 1 hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. The video clip stars Cook, who plays Paul Revere, and his horse Gracious Plenty. Gracious Plenty, born in 2003 at Cabin White Farm on Justamere Farm Road in Summerfield, is an Irish sport horse – a cross between an Irish draft horse and a thoroughbred. “He was a big horse,” says Steve Joyce, Cabin White Farm owner. “His nickname – or ‘barn name’ – was Slick.” Joyce is no stranger to these animals. He and his wife Mimi breed and raise sport horses. “Slick has always been a nice, really well-rounded horse. He could go out and perform and compete,” says Joyce. “He has a lot of personality and is really attractive.” Slick also has a playful side, Joyce

says. “He always had a water bucket in the pasture that he kept kicking over.” The Cook family, which lives in New Hampshire, bought Slick in 2011.

“It’s rare for English disciplines to have men who ride,” Lisa says. After photos of her son and Slick were sent to the video production team, the team decided Andy would be perfect as Paul Revere.

“At that time Andy [Cook] was about 15. Slick is an athletic horse, and is appropriate for a kid to ride,” says Joyce. “He is 17 hands tall like a Cydesdale, but has a gentle spirit about him.” Andy’s mom, Lisa Cook, confirms both the horse’s size and gentle nature.

“They called me, we went over everything involved, like scheduling, and they sent a contract,” says Lisa.

“He’s huge, but he’s an incredibly gentle giant. He’s very laidback and very personable,” she says. Andy, who had been riding horses for a dozen years, was taking riding lessons at a nearby farm. A relative of the farm’s owner was on a production team that was getting ready to work on the Summer Olympics video. When the man lined up to play Paul Revere backed out less than two days before filming, the farm’s owner was contacted to see if she knew anyone capable of the task.

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Northern girls varsity basketball (13-3, 8-0) Northern Guilford’s varsity girls basketball team prided themselves on defense Jan. 9, holding Morehead to 10 first-half points. Racking up a perfect 8-0 in conference play, the Nighthawks trounced Morehead 65-31.

up … and get mentally prepared for Round 2. We understand that we have a target on our backs, and we need to raise our level of performance.” Northern toppled McMichael 70-30 on Jan 7.

“Defensively, we did a good job of pressuring the ball and causing Morehead to turn it over,” said Kim Furlough, Northern head varsity girls basketball coach. “We have survived the first round of the conference ... It will be much more difficult to repeat that same performance.

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As a backup in case Slick had any problems, Lisa borrowed a friend’s unflappable horse to bring along to the shoot. They jokingly called him the “understudy.” But Slick had no problems whatsoever, not even when one of the fog machines malfunctioned and shot out fire.

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MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE – SATURDAYS Oak Ridge Physical Therapy is seeking a part-time person to work every Saturday morning – reception, patient scheduling, co-pay collection & phone calling. Candidate must have: excellent customer service and computer skills, medical experience preferred. Hours: Saturdays 8am-12noon. Background criminal, drug & financial check will be done. Mail resume to: PO Box 875, Oak Ridge, NC 27310. WAIT STAFF for China Gourmet in Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Ctr. in Oak Ridge. Part-time or full-time. Call (336) 862-0006 or come by between 1:30-4pm. Cone Health Medical Group will host an Open House for MEDICAL ASSISTANTS (CMA or RMA) on Tuesday, January 20, 6:30pm, Wesley Long Hospital, classroom #1, 501 N. Elam Ave., Greensboro, 27403. Please apply online prior to the open house at www.conehealth.com/careers, and bring multiple copies of your resume to the open house. Required certifications: CPR certification (AHA); basic life support (BLS) for Healthcare providers; Certified or Registered Medical Assistant from one of the following: AAMA, AMT or NCCT. Cone Health Medical Group (CHMG) is a network of over 100 physicians’ practices across the Triad.

 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF OAK RIDGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town Council and the Planning & Zoning Board of Oak Ridge will hold separate public hearings to consider requests to amend the Ofﬁcial Town of Oak Ridge Zoning Map and Development Ordinance. The Planning & Zoning Board and Town Council may also consider requests for subdivisions and other matters. Any zoning decision of the Oak Ridge Planning & Zoning Board is forwarded as a recommendation to the Oak Ridge Town Council. OAK RIDGE PLANNING/ZONING BOARD, 7 pm on Jan. 22, 2015, at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. OAK RIDGE TOWN COUNCIL, 7 pm on Feb. 5, 2015, at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. NEW BUSINESS – REZONING CASE # RZ-14-03: HI (Heavy Industrial) to CUHB (Conditional Use-Highway Business). Located at 2900 Oak Ridge Road, in Oak Ridge Township, Guilford Co. Tax Parcel 0163026, approx. 2.25 acres. Owned by Truliant Federal Credit Union. The property is located in the Scenic Corridor Overlay Zone and the Greensboro (WS-III) Watershed Overlay Zone. All citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard at these meetings. Doug Nodine, Planning & Zoning Board Chair; Ray Combs, Mayor of Oak Ridge

 SAVE THE DATE Oak Ridge Youth Theatre performs ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Sun., Jan. 18, 5pm, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church. Free admission. www.oakridgeyouththeatre.com.

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ROCK THE RUNWAY, an evening to beneﬁt Triad Goodwill, Friday, Feb. 20, doors open at 5:30pm. See display ad on page 8 or visit www.goodwillrocktherunway.org for more information.

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 HOME SERVICES CLEANING HOUSE CLEANING, CALL REGINA! 25 years experience. (336) 339-1959. PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANING Affordable prices, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or seasonal. Free est., satisfaction guaranteed. Call Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592. CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will clean to ﬁt your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, 231-1838.

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SPARKLE CLEANING SERVICES Affordable house cleaning! Weekly, biweekly, monthly or just one time. Call today! (336) 541-5164.

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CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeService.com.

LET’S TALK! Leaf removal, mulch & pine needles, fall planting. James, (336) 543-4066.

ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747. MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 937-5231. CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. (336) 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted mowers, computers, AC’s, appliances, grills, gas, electrical, metal items, bikes, etc. 689-4167.

HOME REPAIR, LLC

Home Improvement & Repairs Lisa & Jerry Potkay, Oak Ridge Bathroom Remodeling | Additions | Decks

(336) 669-7252

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CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

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GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522. WINTER SPECIAL! Be ready for spring! Preventive, tune-up or rebuild on all lawn service equipment. Commercial or residential. Located in Oak Ridge. Call Rick, (336) 501-8681. Keep it Local!

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dEcOrating GOT A SPACE PLANNING CHALLENGE? At a loss with your decorating project? Confused and indecisive? We give you fresh, exciting, valuable decorating ideas and expert design tips. Mention this ad and get $50 off an In-Home Design Consultation. www.IDSbyMaria.com (336) 944-2750.

FlOOring CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed/insured. 643-6500. MONTERO’S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & finishing. Commercial & residential. Insured, 17 yr. exp. Free estimates. Monteros-hardwood-flooring.com. Call (336) 215-8842 or 445-2002.

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GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Snow removal, grading/ hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035.

guttErS / windOwS / Siding GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofing.com.

lawn carE / landScaping ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764.

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 643-9157. LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 17-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796. TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? I do leaf clean up, pruning & tree trimming, bed & yard work, odd jobs. Honest, reliable & reasonable. (336) 464-5215. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Snow removal! Mulching, landscaping, concrete work. 362-3647. ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.

AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820. TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling & more! (336) 207-6632. D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101.

The Northwest Observer 18 years and counting! Want to reach our readers? Call 644-7035 for advertising info. MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154. 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. 643-1119. STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860.

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.

MULCH, single-ground, $10 per 3-yard scoop. Tandem load delivered, $100 (about 10 yards). Oak Ridge area, 803-2195.

WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764.

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MaSOnry SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. Let us help with your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! No better time for a new fire pit or patio. We do driveways & sidewalks too! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs. MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

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Granite countertops and stone backsplash NEW LOCATION: 8605 Triad Dr, Colfax marshallstone.com | (336) 996-4918

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STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Licensed General Contractor with college degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We specialize in additions, remodels, garages, decks, sunrooms, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free Estimates. Call or email, 399-4894, tripp@trippsmithconstruction.com.

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BEK Paint Co. Residential & Commercial David & Judy Long, owners

(336) 931-0600

BEKPaintCompany.com SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. Let us help with your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! No better time for a new ﬁre pit or patio. We do driveways & sidewalks too! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

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PLUMBING 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.

JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce 656-0019, cell 382-6905.

POWER WASHING sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800. GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS, ﬁreplaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

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PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.

PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

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Services TM Construction , INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

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JLB REMODELING, INC. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Insured. Custom remodeling & additions. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, custom decks, garages, siding, windows, rooﬁng specials. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343. MOBILE WELDING SERVICE Residential, wrought-iron fence & gates, custom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, 362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com. KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum ﬂoors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.

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ONE GUY AND A PAINT BRUSH Local, U.S. workforce, experienced. Free estimates. (336) 382-4767.

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BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

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RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

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 662-7980, or visit redrhinoroofing.com. A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, 621-6962. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.

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 MISC. SERVICES FREE PICK-UP of unwanted mowers, grills, appliances, bikes, AC’s, grills, electrical items, batteries, metal items, etc. 689-4167. JUNK REMOVAL. Appliances, batteries, mowers, electronics, trash, etc. 622-3550. Your business should be here! Call 644-7035 for advertising information. COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “Northwest Art Framing is a ﬁnd!” – Kate in W/S. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911.

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 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES

WEIGHT MACHINE – DP GymPac 6200. Total body weight machine, all attachments, like new, $100. (336) 643-4114.

SPOIL-ME-ROTTEN ANIMAL CARE Providing whatever YOU specify for your pets. Oak Ridge & Summerﬁeld since 1995. Professional, bonded, insured, and can give insulin shots and meds. Member of Pet Sitters International. We provide feeding, walking, and play, and we’ll also take care of the paper, mail, lights & alarms. Compassion! 1-3 trips per day, $15/trip (30 minutes). Call 643-5242.

ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025. GRASS-FED BEEF & pasteurized pork, Grassfedgreensboro@yahoo.com. SEASONED FIREWOOD, $80/half cord, delivered and stacked. Call 686-6373.

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HOMES FOR SALE FOR SALE BY OWNER: 8009 Fogleman Way, Oak Ridge. Exceptional 3BR, 2BA, sunroom, detached oversized 2-car garage

WAREHOUSE MALL, INC Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys & tools. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Hours: Mon-Sat., 10am-6pm, Sun., 1-6pm.

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FIREWOOD FOR SALE, $75/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615.

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5103 Old Forge Lane, Oak Ridge 4 wooded acres, 3 large BR/3 full BA, kitchen w/ granite counters, bright living room w/ builtin bookcases, soaring tongue-and-groove ceilings. Second floor hosts sunny loft. Den on lower level with hand-carved bookcases & built-in bar. Deck, screened breezeway, excercise/hot tub with path from MB.

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www.nwobserver.com  MISC. WANTED CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pickup of appliances, AC’s, grills, metal items, computers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.

 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES BOARDING / PET SITTING OAK RIDGE PET SIT SERVICES “Keeping you and your pets on schedule.” Oak Ridge & nearby areas. 7 years exp. Dana Sauber, pet & farm sitter, 482-5785.

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SARA is a sweet 6-year, 11-month old female Terrier mix who just wants to spend all of her time on your lap! She can still be playful by nature, but her age allows her to rest and have some quiet time. Sara is spayed and ready to go home with you. For more information about Sara, or to see other animals ready for their forever home, visit www.adoptshelterpets.org or call the Guilford County Animal Shelter, 297-5020.

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391 Crows Nest Drive Exceptional estate home on serene Belews Lake. Situated on a 1+ acre wooded lot in private, gated community of Belews Landing, this “lifestyle” home offers room for everyone. Custom-built with beautiful molding, two kitchens, game room and two offices! A must-see home. $1,250,000

Village Woods at Oak Ridge Come home to maintenance-free, luxury living in the heart of Oak Ridge! Over 3,600 square feet with superior design details, gourmet kitchen and oversized private elevator. Easy drive to Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and Kernersville. Situated on 25+ acres just 10 minutes from PTI Airport.

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700-sq.-ft. OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE 8606 Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale. $650/ mo. Available immediately. Formerly barber shop/gun shop. John Flynt, (336) 687-6019. Nature’s Rules, Inc., 2094 Ellisboro Rd., between Stokesdale and Madison, has 16,000 SQ. FEET OF WAREHOUSE, plus 8 ofﬁces to lease. Will lease as a unit or subdivide. Call today! Price is negotiable. (336) 427-2526.

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ACCOUNTING By the Book Accounting ......................17 Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA .....................15 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........18

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Cone Health MedCenter High Point ......5 LeBauer Health Care ........................... 11 Stryker Orthopedics .............................18

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Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care, Inc. ......15 Westergaard Kennels...........................15

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