Monthly Archives: April 2011

Food Assisance for Storm Victims

Lee County Press Release April 28, 2011 – Lee County, North Carolina Disaster Food and Nutrition Services Benefits Open in Lee County The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has been approved by the US Department of Agriculture, … Continue reading

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GASP! How dare those Republicans…

in the General Assembly give families of Special needs kids a break! How dare those Republicans pass a bill that allows families who believe the sacred public school system isn’t serving them well to take their children somewhere else and … Continue reading

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The Spirit of Easter

Most of us have witnessed the “Christmas Spirit” that usually crescendoes in late December of each year.  It’s a blessed time of year and many of us feel the influence of the Holy Spirit abiding in us as we seek to help … Continue reading

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Attention Veterans: DAV Disaster Relief at Fayetteville VAMC

The Disabled American Veterans mobile service office will be available in front of  the Fayetteville VA Medical Center, to accept applications for financial aid through their Disaster Relief Fund.  This service is available only on Monday, April 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.  Disaster … Continue reading

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FEMA Update- April 22nd

Friday morning the FEMA Team began setting up at the Ruby McSwain Center at 2420 Tramway Road.  The Disaster Recovery Center was fully operational by noon today, and was open until 7:00pm.  Going forward their hours will be from 8am … Continue reading

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MIA: EDC

As of today, this patriot has not seen nor heard of the EDC and its place in helping businesses rebuild and citizens get their livelihood back. So I ask, “Where’s Bob”?  Do Big Lots, Lowes, Static Control (which is actually listed on … Continue reading

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Tornado Victims Need to Contact FEMA

LEE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE #7      APRIL 21, 2011 – LEE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA Federal/State FEMA Coordinator Mike Bolch has encouraged all individuals and homeowners affected by the April 16, 2011 Tornado to register with FEMA as quickly as possible.  They … Continue reading

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Info for Storm Damaged Businesses in Sanford

Fact Sheet for Businesses of All Sizes If your business or private, nonprofit organization has suffered physical damage or your small business or private, nonprofit organization of any size has sustained economic injury after a disaster, you may be eligible … Continue reading

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It’s Official- NC is a Disaster Zone and Eligible for Federal Aid

This message just in from our County Manager: The President has now offiially declared North Carolina as a major disaster zone.   In addition, FEMA representatives will be back in Lee County today to begin reviewing sites for setting up offices for citizens … Continue reading

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Shared Sacrifice, Shared Responsibility

“Shared sacrifice, shared responsibility” is President Barack H. Obama’s (PBO) latest theme and mantra, now that he has discovered that fiscal responsibility resonates with the American people.  In a talk today at the Annandale, VA Campus of NOVA el presdente admitted we need … Continue reading

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