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Your Neighbor — Bright star: Etta Idol has lived life to the fullest
For anyone trying to describe Etta Idol, these words may come to mind: resilient, upbeat, and up for anything. That perspective seems to be her ...
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Your Neighbor: Rescue squad: Laura Reinhardt and family know the importance of saving animals
Laura Reinhardt learned at a young age to take comfort in animals. At six years old, Laura moved from Mount Airy to Kernersville. Her mom ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, September 27, 2018 12:00 am
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Your Neighbor: Following the Lord: Ministry calling leads Jay McGuirk to North Carolina
Jay McGuirk spent a year in Mexico doing evangelism work. He was knocking on doors when a guy greeted him in perfect English. He had ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, September 20, 2018 12:00 am
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“They are special people”: Clemmons Fire Department honors responders who died in 9/11 attacks
By Jill Osborn For the Clemmons Courier The 1,800-square-foot American flag flew high at the Clemmons Fire Department during the annual 9/11 ceremony. Clemmons Fire ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, September 13, 2018 12:10 am
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Your Neighbor: True color: Aimee Crepeau’s passion led her to become dancer, makeup artist
Since Aimee Crepeau’s parents were in the Air Force, they always taught her that in order to rise to the top in life, one had ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, September 13, 2018 12:00 am
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Your Neighbor: Growing up: Doug Johnson uses life lessons to shape career
“What do you want to do when you grow up?” That’s a question many kids are asked at some point during their childhood. Even if they ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, September 6, 2018 12:00 am
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Your Neighbor: Top of her game: Ashley Sharpe knows the importance of good work ethic
Ashley McKenzie Sharpe was known as a PK — that’s preacher’s kid in the church world. Anyone with a parent who holds a position of ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, August 30, 2018 12:00 am
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New GOP office open in Clemmons
By Jill Osborn For the Clemmons Courier Clemmons is now officially the new location of the Forsyth County Grand Old Party. Last Friday, more than ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, August 23, 2018 12:11 am
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Your Neighbor: ‘Life is a short-lived opportunity’: Denisha Little-Greene’s faith sustains her in work and family
By Jill Osborn For the Clemmons Courier Much like many of the people who grew up in Clemmons, Denisha Little-Greene grew up in a town ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, August 23, 2018 12:00 am
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Your Neighbor: Nearest and dearest: Family, children hold special meaning for Audrey Thompson
With two extroverted parents and three energetic brothers, Audrey Thompson loved the gregarious and energetic household in which she grew up. A sense of humor went ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, August 16, 2018 12:00 am
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Your Neighbor: Coach Ryan Michel is passionate about teaching, athletics
“Athletics have been important in every step of my life,” says Coach Ryan Michel. “My goal as a coach is not just to coach swimming, ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, August 9, 2018 12:00 am
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West Forsyth cheerleaders bring home six awards
West Forsyth High School cheerleaders are really putting their best pom-pom forward. At Appalachian State University, the girls dominated cheer camp. They trained and competed ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, August 9, 2018 12:00 am
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Your neighbor: Sweat equity: Contractor Randy Sisell knows the meaning of hard work
Growing up in Winston-Salem, Randy Sisell learned from an early age the meaning of hard work. His father worked downtown as a clerk at the ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, August 2, 2018 12:00 am
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Your Neighbor: Reaching the Summit — Education, dedication pay off for Tarrah Hunter
Tarrah Hunter was the first person from her family to receive a four-year college degree. As exalting as that was, she says conquering her goals did ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, July 26, 2018 12:00 am
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Carolina Brotherhood ride makes stop in Clemmons
By Jill Osborn For the Clemmons Courier A blue wreath was placed outside of Tanglewood Park in honor of Forsyth County Deputy Sheriff John Isenhour ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, July 19, 2018 12:10 am
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Your Neighbor: Power of positivity: Christina Chavka carries on father’s tradition of staying upbeat
Growing up in the small town of Ocean Isle Beach, Christina Chavka found herself drawn to sports. She was quite the avid athlete but really ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, July 19, 2018 12:00 am
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Longtime swimmers moving on from Clemmons West team
By Jill Osborn For the Clemmons Courier Swimming in their last home meet at Clemmons West pool, Connor Groce and Anthony Kranis will soon be ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, July 19, 2018 12:00 am
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Your Neighbor: The love of family: Payne shares how challenges can be overcome through God and community
This September, Roslyn (Rain) Nowlin Payne will be inducted into the Parkland High School Sports Hall of Fame. In 2016, she was also inducted into ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, July 12, 2018 12:05 am
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YMCA Summer Learning Academy helps to prevent learning loss over break
Academics in the summer? There are many people at the YMCA who believe it can be beneficial. Summer Learning Academy (SLA) kicked off last week. It ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, July 5, 2018 12:00 am
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Fast fish: Zuleger motivated to stay ahead of the competition
By Jill Osborn For the Clemmons Courier Could Skyler Zuleger be our next Kathleen Baker? Baker medaled at the last Olympics and is from Forsyth ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:10 am
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A life of giving back: Bob Geyer devoted to Habitat, school children
After World War II, there was a sense of relief, and also of community and giving back to those in need. Bob Geyer, who had ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:00 am
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Family man: Clemmons Chick-fil-A operator David Moore and his wife Susan are raising their children to follow God
During his childhood, David Moore moved to many different areas. “I was an Army brat and moved a lot. So in that respect, I don’t ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, June 14, 2018 12:00 am
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Your Neighbors: Joanne Floch — Mother-daughter bond even stronger after cancer surgery
Joanne Floch grew up on Long Island in New Jersey, and her thick Jersey accent is still present today. When Joanne married, she had a ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, June 7, 2018 12:00 am
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Osborn publishes book, ‘Accessing the Media’
“Of, course I thought it was impossible,” Jill Osborn says about her new book taking flight. Jill’s book, “Accessing the Media: How to Get Good ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, June 7, 2018 12:00 am
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Your Neighbor – Lisa Sheehan
Breast cancer survivor helps Susan G. Komen fund-raising effortson As a little girl, Lisa Sheehan moved around a lot. Every four or five years she ...
by Jill Osborn, Thursday, July 16, 2015 10:05 am
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Your Neighbor – Zach George
After traveling the globe, he comes back home Zach George isn’t scared to admit he didn’t quite know what he wanted to be when he grew ...