IN THIS ISSUE:

• WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
  • CCCC Kicks Off JobsNOW Program
• WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
  • Employee and Family Health Fair
  • Nancy Blackman Honored as NCBIA Incubator Manager of the Year
  • CCCC Adds New Administrators
  • Professional Development Day
  • Reach for Success
  • Hair Cut-a-Thon Benefiting the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation
  • Latin/Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band Concert
  • Difference between Cold and Flu Symptoms
• PERSONNEL NOTES
  • Cougar Profile
  • Birthdays
• MARK YOUR CALENDAR
  • Dates to Remember
• CCCC-BAY
  • Things For Sale, For Adoption or for Free
• COUGAR BITE-BACKS
  • Compliments, Complaints, Comments

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WOW! WHAT A TEAM!

CCCC Kicks Off JobsNOW Program

Jack Bost (front, left), of Sanford, was among those who turned out for Central Carolina Community College's JobsNow kickoff Oct. 13 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. The event attracted about 100 people wanting information on job training that could be completed quickly. Judy Farmer (front, right), continuing education health programs coordinator for the college in Lee County, spoke to Bost and Bridgett Wiley (back, left), of Siler City, about training to become a phlebotomy technician. In the background, Jim Womack, HRD instructor, speaks with other students.

Len Royals (left), Central Carolina Community College director of Continuing Education in Harnett County, speaks to unemployed workers during the college's JobsNOW kickoff. (Right, from front) Jose Ramirez, of Sanford, and Gelacio Garcia, of Olivia, were interested in the welding program, while sisters Maejean Hunter and Billiejo Johnson, both of Cameron, wanted information on nursing assisting and phlebotomy technician.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC

Employee and Family Health Fair

Employee and Family Health Fair, Tuesday, November 3, 2009, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center

• Screenings
• Flu Shots*
• Red Cross Bloodmobile
• Lots of Exhibitors
• Door Prizes

*Flu Shots will also be given on Thursday, October 29, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm at Lee County High School and Tuesday, November 10, 2009, from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm at Southern Lee High School.

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Nancy Blackman Honored as NCBIA Incubator Manager of the Year

The North Carolina Business Incubation Association has honored Nancy Blackman, director of Central Carolina Community College's Small Business Center in Harnett County, with its David J. Batten Incubator Manager of the Year Award for 2009. Blackman received the award in recognition of her support, dedication to, and work for the association. "I am very honored that they recognized me for my work with the association," Blackman said. "At NCBIA, we've been assisting start-up and existing incubators through educational programs and conferences for a long time."

Blackman, of Dunn, holds the office of secretary for the NCBIA. She has been director of the college's SBC in Harnett, as well as director for Triangle South Enterprise Center, in Dunn, since 1990. She also operates the Intermediary Relending Program for the Dunn Area Committee of 100, Inc., which provides USDA-Rural Development loans for businesses in Harnett, Lee, Cumberland, Sampson, Johnston, Hoke, Richmond, Anson, Columbus, Duplin, Robeson, Bladen, Brunswick, Montgomery, and Scotland counties. During fiscal 2008, she oversaw the disbursing of approximately $1.3 million in loans.

This is the second time that the NCBIA has named Blackman the Incubator Manager of the Year. She previously received the honor in 2006. Also in 2006, the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce named her its "Woman of the Year."

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CCCC Adds New Administrators

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Professional Development Day

by Dawn Harris, Academic Assistance Coordinator

Registration for Professional Development Day is now open. Please use the following link to complete the registration form.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=kJNb8a8j_2bfRqp9TnOHqp8A_3d_3d

Registration will be open through Tuesday, October 20. Your feedback will improve our ability to plan lunch and session rooms. Thank you for your responses. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Harris at (919) 718-7505 or dmharris@cccc.edu. I hope to see you on October 27 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center!

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Reach for Success

by Lydia Farmer, Distance Education Coordinator

The Distance Ed. Department is kicking off a new season of training, and we want to invite you to check out our training website and find a training that fits your teaching needs. We now have over 40 hours of staff development (SD) available through on-demand online trainings. Taking advantage of these trainings allows you to start and complete trainings at your own pace.

Whether you teach online, hybrid, or seated courses, we have trainings that are suitable for all faculty. These include trainings ranging from an introduction to Blackboard for first time users to more advanced trainings geared at building engaging and student friendly courses with blogs, wikis, web lessons, and streaming videos.

Please visit our training website at http://www.cccc.edu/de/train to find a description of all our offerings and how to register online.

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Hair Cut-a-Thon Benefiting the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation

On Sunday, October 18, 2009, the entire stylist team at Fantastic Sams in Sanford will participate in a Hair Cut-a-Thon to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for breast cancer research. Stylists will offer haircuts for $10 with all the proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation. The Cut-a-Thon takes place from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM.

• Who: Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation and Fantastic Sams Sanford
• What: Cut-a-Thon featuring $10 haircuts for everyone
• When: Sunday, October 18 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm
• Where: Fantastic Sams, 3268 Rt. 87 South, Sanford, NC 27332
• Why: To raise money for the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation

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Latin/Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band Concert

by Dr. Gregg Gelb, Humanities Instructor

The Heart of Carolina Jazz Society Presents:

Latin/Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band Concert with The Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra, Directed by Gregg Gelb

Featuring five Latin-American musicians, including a percussion ensemble of Nelson Delgado, Pako Santiago, and Ramon Ortiz, plus trumpeter Guillo Carias, and bassist Luiz Cabral, in a performance of music by Tito Puente, Stan Kenton, and other big bands.

• November 6, 2009
• 8 pm Concert at the Temple Theatre
• 120 Carthage St., Sanford, NC 27330

Concert Tickets are $15 adults and $10 students/children (general admission) Call the Temple Theatre Box Office 919-774-4155 between 2pm - 6pm.

For more information, visit http://www.carolinajazz.com or contact Gregg Gelb at 919-776-3272, gg@windstream.net.

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Difference between Cold and Flu Symptoms

by Pattti Simmons, Admissions Assistant

RECOGNIZE H1N1 FLU SYMPTOMS!

DEFEND YOURSELF

• Fever:
• Fever is rare with a cold.
• Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100* For higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.
• Coughing:
• A hacking, productive (mucus-producing) cough is often present with a cold.
• A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).
• Aches:
• Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.
• Severe aches and pains are common with the flu.
• Stuffy Nose:
• Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.
• Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu.
• Chills:
• Chills are uncommon with a cold.
• 60% of people who have the flu experience chills.
• Tiredness:
• Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.
• Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.
• Sneezing:
• Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.
• Sneezing is not common with the flu.
• Sudden Symptoms:
• Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.
• The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches, and pains.
• Headache:
• A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.
• A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.
• Sore Throat:
• Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.
• Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.
• Chest Discomfort:
• Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.
• Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.
• High Risk Groups:
• Children below 5 years
• Senior persons above 65 years
• HIV infected persons
• Diabetic patients
• Pregnant Women
• Lung & Heart patients
• Obese persons
• Warning signs for children:
• Bluish skin color
• Lessened intake of water/fluids
• Extended sleep or lack of interaction
• Irritability
• Fever with rash
• Flu-like symptoms recede, but return with fever and worsened cough
• Warning signs for adults:
• Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath
• Pain/pressure in chest/abdomen
• Sudden dizziness
• Confusion
• Severe or persistent vomiting

Seasonal flu vaccines or past immunizations DO NOT provide protection against the H1N1 virus. Please visit a qualified physician if you suspect Swine Flu symptoms. Avoid self-treatment. Persons infected with the H1N1 virus may be able to pass it on 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 days after infection.

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PERSONNEL NOTES

Cougar Profile

Daniel Thomas
Director of Correctional Education, Harnett Correctional Institution

Have you eaten a delicious cookie recently at a CCCC event? Perhaps you bid successfully on a beautifully handcrafted wood or metal item at the last CCCC Foundation Annual Auction. If so, you have benefited from the college's educational program at the Harnett Correctional Institution in Lillington.

We talked recently to Daniel Thomas, Director of Correctional Education, for an update on what's happening in this program, considered by many to be the best prison educational program in North Carolina. "Educated prisoners are less likely to return to jail," said Daniel. "The foundation of this program's success is the partnership the college has forged with county and state prison officials. It is their unwavering support that has made it possible."

Daniel has been with the HCI program for 29 years, first as a teacher of mathematics and basic skills, then becoming director six years ago. He credits Bill Tyson, whom he replaced, with providing him with a solid structure on which he has continued to build. The barbering program was added two years ago. Nineteen out of 20 of its first graduates successfully passed the Barbering Board exam. Currently, there are 335 inmates out of a total population of 980 participating in the program. "We presently have 190 people on our waiting list," Daniel said. "Inmates from other prison populations are seeking to transfer to HCI so they can have access to the CCCC program."

Daniel was born in Sanford and grew up in Mamers in Harnett County. He attended school in Harnett County and went on to earn a B.S. in mathematics from Campbell University in Buies Creek. After a few years in the business world after college, Daniel started to teach math in the HCI program and has been there ever since. He and his wife, Samantha, live in Buies Creek with their two sons, Garrett, 13, and Spencer, 15. Samantha works as a librarian at Lafayette Elementary School. Spencer's soccer games are a highlight of the Thomas family's recreational activities. The Thomases are active in their church and the family enjoys kayaking together on the New River.

The great pride that Daniel takes in the HCI program is evident when he talks about the community service that is an integral part of the curriculum. The Food Service students bake a variety of cookies and cakes for CCCC and other community events. The Electrical/Electronics Technology students refurbish discarded computers for school children. Carpentry and welding students make original handcrafted items for the Foundation auction. The welding program also constructs playground equipment for schools and daycare centers. "These are just a few examples of ongoing community service projects that are woven into our program. All of these activities give participants the best kind of positive feedback," said Daniel. "It gives our students an opportunity to feel good about themselves and what they are doing. I can't think of any better preparation for life outside the correctional system."

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News From the CCCC Family

Erselle Womack, mother of Employment Specialist Linda Spivey, passed away Saturday October 10, 2009. The memorial service was held on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Sanford, NC. Linda would appreciate hearing from her CCCC family at 2534 Hickory House Road, Sanford, NC 27332.

Treva Kelly, grandmother of Business Services Coordinator Christa Mashburn, passed away Tuesday, October 13. Visitation was held Thursday evening at Smith Funeral Home in Broadway. Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Broadway United Methodist Church.

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Birthdays

10/17	Perry Emmons
10/19	Sara Lambert
10/20	Lisa Brown
10/21	Tammie Quick
10/21	Craig Ciliberto
10/23	Rosita Davis
10/23	Salvatore Mercogliano
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
10/31	Crystal Smith
11/01	Della Newkirk
11/01	Nancy Robinson
11/01	Sue Whitman
11/02	George 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	Mary Holder
11/07	Linda Blair
11/07	Jean Ettefagh
11/08	Lydia Farmer
11/10	Joseph Kiser
11/10	Charles Hickman
11/11	Layla Al-habib
11/11	Virginia Brown
11/13	Eugene Gonzales
11/15	Nicole Crissman

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Dates to Remember

Oct. 16 - Third Friday Art Walk, 6 pm - 9 pm, Siler City

Oct. 22 - AEOP Meeting

Oct. 27 - Professional Development Day, Civic Center

Oct. 28 - Board of Trustees Meeting, Harnett Campus, 6:30 pm

Nov. 1 - Daylight Savings Time Ends

Nov. 3 - CCCC Employee and Family Health Fair, Civic Center, 10 am - 3 pm

Nov. 11 - Veterans Day

Nov. 25 - 27 - Thanksgiving Holidays

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CCCC-BAY

Things For Sale, For Adoption or for Free

CCCC-Bay offers you a marketplace for services and excess stuff, a forum to advertise for things you need and a very responsive audience for pet adoption. Our deadline for CCCC-Bay ads is 9:00 a.m. Thursday morning.

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COUGAR BITE-BACKS

Compliments, Complaints, Comments

Have something you would like to get off your chest? Send your letters and your news to marketing@cccc.edu. The editors reserve the right to select what will be printed and to edit material to fit the space available.

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