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Students and staff kick off fundraising program to grant a child’s wish Contributed by Oak Ridge Elementary staff OAK RIDGE – The Oak Ridge Elementary staff and Student Council are working in conjunction with The Make A Wish Foundation to raise $6,000 for a wish for one child. Make A Wish works with families throughout the United States granting wishes to
children with life-threatening medical conditions. Oak Ridge Elementary School will be working with Make A Wish’s Western North Carolina Chapter through-
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Photo by Jorge Maturino/NWO
Cadence Langlois, a student in Mrs. Foster’s first-grade class at Oak Ridge Elementary School, mails her wish letter to The Make A Wish Foundation on Nov. 21 as part of the school’s kickoff to a fundraiser program. The school has set a goal of raising $6,000 to grant a wish for a child with a life-threatening medical condition.
We give thanks: Part II
In this week’s issue we share the additional responses we received recently when we asked our readers “What are you especially thankful for this year?” ••••• “I am thankful for all the pastors, teachers, coaches and family members who have poured themselves into my children. You are an under-thanked yet very much appreciated group in my children’s lives that they and I will always be grateful for.”
Krista Smith Summerfield “I’m very thankful for my husband,
Randy, who came through his recent hip replacement surgery and is doing so well in physical therapy. I’m also thankful my 90-year-old mom is doing well. In general, I’m just thankful for each day. I consider every day a gift.”
Sandy Stewart Stokesdale “I am thankful my Mommy and Daddy take care of me.” Tyrone Nelson, age 8 Oak Ridge “I am grateful that I was able to travel to England for the first time this year! My younger son took a six-week
trip across Europe and invited any family members so inclined to join him for any part of it. “He started his journey in England and I jumped at the chance. I am fortunate to have a flexible schedule, so I spent 10 days there – six in London and four in Liverpool! I sought suggestions from friends near and far, and we both had specific things we wanted to do. We hit lots of historical sites but also threw in some fun things like finding Dr. Who’s TARDIS in front of a shop on the street and walking across Abbey Road!
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IN THIS ISSUE News in Brief.................................3 Your Questions.............................4 Bits & Pieces.................................8 Pets & Critters...............................9 To give or not to give................. 10 Pet Adoptions............................ 12 NWHS Girls B’Ball Preview......... 18 Youth/School news................... 19 Northern Girls B’Ball Preview.......20 NWO on the Go!........................22 Community Calendar...............23 Grins & Gripes............................24 Crime/Incident Report..............26 Classifieds.................................. 27 Index of Advertisers.................. 31