Cougar Bytes for October 22, 2010
October 22, 2010
Volume III, Number 11
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
- WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
- CCCC and Chatham County Celebrate New Green Buildings
- CCCC Foundation Golf Classic Best Yet
- CCCC Lifelong Learning Center Hosts an Open House
- 8th Annual Lee County Schools/CCCC Health Fair
- Veterans Day Tribute Planned For November 11 on Sanford Campus
- Charles Lazarus In Concert at Temple Theater
- Professional Development Opportunity
- Harrington Update
- Friends of the Library Present NC Writer Bland Simpson
- National MS Society Announces 2010 Education Conference and Annual Meeting
- Cougar Pet News
- Library News
- Contributions Needed For Sanford Used Bookstore
- College Folders and Magazines Now Available
- PERSONNEL NOTES
- CCCC-BAY
WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
Chinese Musicians Wow Audience
The Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center filled Sunday with beautiful music from China as the college's Confucius Classroom hosted the March Rain Ensemble of Nanjing Normal University's College of Music. The ensemble performed on traditional Chinese instruments, playing a variety of folk and modern Chinese songs, from lyrical tone poems to fast-paced works. Performing were (from left) Dingchen Xu, on the dizi, a flute; Ziyin Wu, on the erhu, a violin-type instrument; Siting Wang, on the yangqing, a hammered dulcimer; Qi Bao, on the lute-like pipa; and Jingyu Wu, on the zither-like guzheng. The ensemble received a standing ovation from the audience.
If you missed this memorable performance, you still have time to reserve your free tickets for the Chinese dance, music, and martial arts performance coming to the Civic Center on November 7th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call (919) 718-7268 to reserve tickets.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
CCCC and Chatham County Celebrate New Green Buildings
Chatham County and Central Carolina Community College celebrated "an exciting and momentous day" Sept. 20, as CCCC President Bud Marchant expressed it.
A crowd estimated at more than 600 county residents, college and elected officials, and other dignitaries gathered at the college's Chatham County Campus for the ribbon cutting and open house for the college's new Sustainable Technologies Center and the joint county-college Chatham Community Library.
Marchant welcomed the crowd for the historic occasion. He credited the completion of the new buildings to the members of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, their willingness to provide the funding for them and their vision in seeing what the new facilities can mean to the county for education and economic development.
"This library reflects the importance this college and community put on learning," said speaker George Lucier, who is both a Chatham County commissioner and a trustee of the college. "It's also impressive to think of what the Sustainable Technologies Center will do for us in economic development. When companies see these buildings, they will know that we are committed."
Cheers broke out as George Lucier (center) Chatham County commissioner and college trustee, cut the ribbon at the Sept. 20 open house.
CCCC Foundation Golf Classic Best Yet
Almost 200 golfers turned out for the biggest and best yet Golf Classic fundraising tournament sponsored by the Central Carolina Community College Foundation.
The 21st annual event, held Sept. 22 at Quail Ridge Golf Course, has raised more than $40,000 so far, with donations still coming in. In the last five years, more than $150,000 has been raised by the tournament.
The funds are used primarily for student scholarships. The money also helps to sponsor summer technology camps for community youth and faculty training.
CCCC Lifelong Learning Center Hosts an Open House
In celebration of Lee County Adult Education, Continuing Education, and Workforce Development, the public was invited to an open house at the W.B. Wicker Business Campus on October 14th. The CCCC dental hygiene and dental assisting programs are also located at Wicker.
Many who came for the open house were alumni and former teachers at W.B. Wicker School, which was built in the 1920s with partial funding by the Rosenwald Foundation. The foundation helped fund the construction of many schools in the South for black children and youth in the early part of the 20th century. Wicker is one of the few remaining Rosenwald schools and has been placed on the U.S. Interior Departmentis list of historical places.
8th Annual Lee County Schools/CCCC Health Fair
Mark your calendar now to attend the 8th Annual Lee County Schools/CCCC Family Health and Benefits Fair that will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at the Civic Center from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. A variety of free screenings, flu shots, and a broad range of health information will be available.
Veterans Day Tribute Planned For November 11 on Sanford Campus
The newly formed CCCC Choir will make its performance debut on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11th with a tribute to our country's fighting men and women. The event is scheduled for 12:00 noon in the courtyard behind the Science Building on the Sanford campus. There will be the presentation of the colors by the Lee High School ROTC Color Guard and a brief program of patriotic songs.
Faculty, staff, and students who are interested in singing with the choir may contact Walter Cotton at (910) 498-1210, ext. 1002 for more information.
Charles Lazarus In Concert at Temple Theater
On November 12, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. at the Temple Theatre in Sanford, we are featuring a fantastic trumpet player, Charles Lazarus.
His program entitled "Night in the Tropics" will be one of the most special concerts presented in our 20 year history. It is also very exciting to be presenting Charles because he is a native of Sanford, and he has achieved much in the music world. Some special notes about him are that he graduated from the NC School of the Arts and the Julliard School of Music, was a member of the Dallas Brass, and now is with the Minnesota Symphony Orchestra while he also pursues his jazz career on the international stage.
Professional Development Opportunity
- Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
- Theme: A Better You: Mind and Body
- Time: 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Lunch will be provided. Please register at www.surveymonkey.com/abetteryou2010.
Harrington Update
Dr. Anthony Harrington made a constitution presentation at the Harnett County Campus on September 14, 2010. It was well received by faculty, staff, and students. Drinks and constitution cake prepared by the Food Service at Harnett Correctional Center was served to faculty, staff, and students.
Dr. Harrington was inducted into the Silver Key Club at Campbell University on Saturday evening September 18, 2010. This marks 25 years of graduation from Campbell University. Those in attendance were served a meal by Aramark Food Service at Campbell and then all reflected on the past, present, and future. A great time was had by all.
Friends of the Library Present NC Writer Bland Simpson
Please join the Friends of the Chatham Community Library on Thursday, November 18th at 7:30 p.m. at the new Chatham Community Library for a special guest, author Bland Simpson, whose many books on North Carolina's coastal areas continue to please readers who already know and love them and entice others to experience some unforgettable places.
Our guest will talk about his new work, The Coasts of Carolina, a joint project with noted photographer Scott Taylor. As natives of the area, the collaborators venture beyond the familiar uncovering places of uncommon delight that most visitors rarely see. Their work celebrates the beauty of this amazing region and embodies their distinctive sense of what makes the North Carolina coast so special.
Bland Simpson is a Bowman and Gordon Gray Distinguished Term Professor of English and Creative Writing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also a musician - a longtime member of the Tony Award-winning Red Clay Ramblers. We anticipate that our guest will treat us to a sample of the music that has made this group so well loved.
Friends programs will be regularly held at the new Chatham Community Library in the Holmes Family Meeting Room, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
National MS Society Announces 2010 Education Conference and Annual Meeting
The Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is preparing for the 2010 education conference and 41st annual meeting on Saturday, October 23rd at the Raleigh Marriot. The conference, themed "Keep Moving: Living Well With MS," will provide programs and resources for participants to become better educated about MS and the Society.
For more information, contact Christy Lee Knutson, Public Relations Manager, (919) 771-4837.
Cougar Pet News
We are featuring two animals this month who are currently residing in the CCCC Veterinary Technology facility on the Sanford campus and who need loving and responsible homes. All animals will be spayed/neutered and up-to-date on their shots when adopted.
Baxter and Barry are both adult beagles and have the easy going, fun loving temperament characteristic of that breed. They are easy to care for and would make good companions for someone who lives alone or for a senior. Either would fit into a family environment happily as long as the children are old enough to be respectful.
Baxter
Barry
We are happy to report that Jasper and Jo Jo (dogs) and Nox and Frankie (cats) have been placed in new homes in the past month.
Visit the Cougar Pets website at cougarpets.webs.com/index.html for more information and pictures. Call (919) 718-7465 or email jloftis@cccc.edu if you want to adopt.
Library News
Haunted Library: The Lee County Campus library will hold a free "Haunted Library" on October 26-29th during regular library hours. Be sure to stop by for free trick-or-treat candy, to see the library's new look, and to see our bulletin board display on library ghosts, including our own. The story of our library ghost is below. The library wishes everyone a Happy Halloween.
See our special Halloween video: sendables.jibjab.com/view/gETlDKNt5W90Vcbx
Book Requests: The library is accepting book order requests for materials to add to our collections. Please use the Book Request Form on the Intranet and prioritize multiple requests. Requests should be submitted by November 1st to Tara Guthrie for the Lee and Chatham libraries, or to Barbara Wood for the Harnett Library.
New Books: New book lists are now posted on the library's web page under the "What's New" section. Check back periodically to see newly acquired materials for all campus libraries.
New Database: The library now has access to STAT!Ref. This online resource provided by the State Library includes 35+ electronic medical textbooks, which are cross searchable, full-text, full-image, top-tier titles in a variety of healthcare disciplines. It is available both on and off campus. Passwords for off-campus access are available on the Intranet.
Library Computer Lab Use: Please remember to contact the library in advance to reserve our computer lab for your classes. We cannot accommodate walk-in classes since other instructors may already have the lab reserved. Please contact us at least 24 hours in advance to check for lab availability and to make your reservation. Thank you.
Contributions Needed For Sanford Used Bookstore
Two non-profits, focused on family support and preparing young children for success, hope to provide Lee County with a "gently-used" bookstore that will provide financial support for both non-profits, promote literacy growth, and ensure continuous services for our children and families. Offering an affordable opportunity for purchasing books will be an extension to what both organizations promote: literacy, family support, and success for children.
Coalition for Families of Lee County and the Lee County Partnership for Children are working together to make this project a reality. Please call Keisha Petty to find out where you can donate your gently used books at (919) 718-7276.
College Folders and Magazines Now Available
If you need college folders or magazines, please contact Irene Smith in the Marketing & Public Affairs Department. The folders and magazines are great recruitment tools for prospective students. Call or email at (919) 718-7518 or ismit196@cccc.edu.
PERSONNEL NOTES
Cougar Profile
Sue Whitman
Industry Services and SBC Assistant
When Sue Whitman was given the opportunity to expand her responsibilities and make her job twice as interesting, she accepted the challenge. Sue has been working with Cathy Swindell in the Industry Services program since January 2007. Effective July 1st of this year, the Lee Small Business Center moved from the Civic Center to join Industry Services in Cedar House, their headquarters on the Sanford campus. Sue will be supporting a new SBC Director, yet to be named, as well as continuing to work with Industry Services and Cathy Swindell.
Sue earned her B.A. in elementary education with a minor in math from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania. Sue and her husband, Ed, have two sons and a daughter, all grown now, and four grandchildren. Sue and Ed were residents of Sanford from 1996 to 2001, when Ed worked as Human Resources Director for Eagle Industries. During that time, Sue worked with the Lee County Economic Development Council. They left in 2001, but returned in 2007 when Ed accepted a job with Static Industries here in Sanford.
Sue tells us that her work with the Small Business Center is different from the industry training and worker retraining that the Industry Services program does for manufacturers in the CCCC service area. "The two programs share a similar goal," she told us, "Keeping the local economy strong and productive. I'll be working with entrepreneurs just getting started in business. The contrast will be fascinating."
News From the CCCC Family
Johnny "John" Mac Sharpe, father of Bobby Sharpe (Electric Wiring Instructor/HCI) passed away on Friday, October 1, 2010. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 4 at the Swann Station Baptist Church. Burial was in the Cameron Grove Cemetery. You may remember the family with a card at 397 Hoover Road, Sanford, NC 27332.
CCCC retiree Sam Cope, passed away on September 9. On September 12 he was buried with full military rites at Forsyth Memorial Park in Winston-Salem. A Celebration of Sam's Life was held on September 15 at Goldston United Methodist Church. His wife Nancy and the family can be contacted at 6412 Carbonton Road, Sanford, NC 27330.
Thank you to my CCCC family for the cards and prayers during the recent loss of my grandmother. She was a very special lady and will be missed greatly by my family. Nicole Crissman
Daryl Maddox, Biology Instructor/Lee Campus, has recently had surgery and is recuperating at his home. He would appreciate hearing from his CCCC family at 113 Turtle Creek Drive, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
Birthdays
| 10/23 | Rosita Davis |
| 10/25 | Kay Faucette |
| 10/25 | Vickie Harrington |
| 10/27 | James Eubanks |
| 10/27 | Ruth Prince-Dukes |
| 10/27 | Jan Rider |
| 10/28 | Debra McNeill |
| 10/30 | Rufus McKoy |
| 10/31 | Crystal Smith |
| 11/01 | Della Newkirk |
| 11/01 | Nancy Robinson |
| 11/01 | Rita Van Duinen |
| 11/01 | Sue Whitman |
| 11/02 | Wayne Robinson |
| 11/02 | Crete Smith |
| 11/03 | Anthony Baker |
| 11/04 | Kim Overcash-Clark |
| 11/05 | Vivian Simpson |
| 11/05 | Emily Shepard |
| 11/06 | Scott Byington |
| 11/06 | Patti Simmons |
| 11/07 | Linda Blair |
| 11/07 | Jean Ettefagh |
| 11/07 | Mary Holder |
| 11/08 | Walter Choi |
| 11/08 | Lydia Farmer |
| 11/10 | Joseph Kiser |
| 11/10 | Charles Hickman |
| 11/10 | Jamie Wicker |
| 11/11 | Layla Al-habib |
| 11/11 | Virginia Brown |
| 11/13 | Eugene Gonzales |
| 11/13 | Tara Guthrie |
| 11/15 | Nicole Crissman |
| 11/17 | Cynthia Smith |
| 11/18 | Raychon McKoy |
| 11/18 | Roy McNeill |
| 11/18 | Evangeline Smith |
| 11/18 | Edward Taylor |
| 11/18 | Edwin Thomas |
| 11/22 | Jamie Roughton |
| 11/22 | James Stumpf |
| 11/23 | Nancy Blackman |
| 11/26 | Bianka Stumpf |
| 11/27 | Glenda Ray |
| 11/27 | Jackie Hearn |
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dates to Remember
Nov. 2 - Lee County Schools/CCCC Family Health and Benefits Fair, Civic Center, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Nov. 7 - Ethnic Arts Troupe of Jishou University, Civic Center, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day tribute by CCCC Choir, 12:00 noon, Sanford Campus
Nov. 15 - Siler City Center Ribbon Cutting and Open house, Siler City, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Nov. 19 - Third Friday Walk, Siler City, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Nov. 20 - CCCC Robotics Competition, Sanford Campus, 8:30 a.m.
Nov. 24 - 26 - Thanksgiving Holiday
CCCC-BAY
Things For Sale, For Adoption or for Free
For Sale: Chaise Lounge: Excellent condition, beautiful fabric $350.00 (OBO) Antique Writing Desk: Good condition $300.00 (OBO); Queen Size Wicker Bedroom Suite: Great condition. Includes night stand, dresser, headboard and rails. $250.00 Contact Virginia Brown, (919) 718-7347 with any questions.
Kittens for Adoption: Two adorable calico sisters, six weeks old, for adoption by responsible people. Litter trained, eating independently. Call Irene Smith, (919) 718-7518 or (919) 777-9668.
Fall Fair and Pig Picking on Saturday, October 23 from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Olivia Presbyterian Church on Olivia Road. Auction will begin at 4:00 p.m.
Highland Elementary School Craft Fair on Saturday, November 13. Raffles will be offered every hour. School is located at 1915 Buffalo Lake Road near Carolina Lakes. Please visit www.highlandschoolpto.com for more information.