Wake Up, Wilkes

09/16/2024

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08/14/2024

Wilkes Harm Reduction Collective is proud to start a Period Positivity Initiative, working together to end period poverty. Join us in providing essential hygiene products.

Period poverty is a harsh reality for many, but with your help, we can make a difference. By donating, you're providing more than just hygiene products—you're giving dignity and confidence to those in need. Join our mission to end period poverty and empower every girl and woman to live without barriers.

We can pick up donations and you can drop them off at 232 Jefferson Street, North Wilkesboro, NC.

08/06/2024

08/01/2024

Yes! Honesty and ethics are far more important than a victory gained without merit or integrity. If we’re going to talk the talk, we also need to walk the walk.

"Remember this Kenyan runner Abel Mutai who was just a few feet from the finish line, but became confused with the signage and stopped, thinking he had completed the race. A Spanish runner, Ivan Fernandez, was right behind him and, realizing what was happening, started shouting at the Kenyan to continue running. Mutai didn't know Spanish and didn't understand. Realizing what was taking place, Fernandez pushed Mutai to victory.
A journalist asked Ivan, "Why did you do that?" Ivan replied, "My dream is that someday we can have a kind of community life where we push and help each other to win."
The journalist insisted, "But why did you let the Kenyan win?" Ivan replied, "I didn't let him win, he was going to win. The race was his." The journalist insisted again, "But you could have won!" Ivan looked at him and replied, "But what would be the merit of my victory? What would be the honor in that medal? What would my mother think of that?"
Values are passed on from generation to generation. What values are we teaching our children? Let us not teach our kids the wrong ways and means to win. Instead, let us pass on the beauty and humanity of a helping hand. Because honesty and ethics are winning!"

07/24/2024

Check this out about The Lost Wombat!

More than a restaurant in North Carolina, The Lost Wombat in North Wilkesboro offers family fun. Eat on the picnic tables and play co****le.

07/18/2024

Is your non-profit organization struggling to stay afloat financially? 💰 Is board member turnover becoming a common occurrence? 😵‍💫 Is morale among your volunteers and staff low or strained? 😞 Have you lost sight of your mission? 👻 Do your stakeholders truly have a stake in the organization or is your board (or executive committee) taking center stage? 🎭 Perhaps looking inward and investigating the organization’s boardroom practices would help improve the situation. The following article is extremely insightful in its entirety, but points 4 and 5 are especially eye opening.
More to come . . . !!!

Micromanaging, rubber stamp, and Balkanized nonprofit boards of directors are more common than not, and turning them into high-functioning governing bodies requires being on the alert for six warning signs.

07/10/2024

instead of saying, "i know what it feels like", let's say "i cannot imagine your heartbreak".

instead of saying, "you're strong, you'll get through this, let's say " you'll hurt, and I'll be here.

instead of saying, "you look like you're doing well, let's say, "how are you holding up today?"

instead of saying, "healing takes time", let's say "healing has no timeline".

instead of saying, "everything happens for a reason, let's say "this must feel so terribly senseless right now".

and when there are no words to say at all, you don't need to try and find some. love speaks in silences too.

~ 'words' by Ullie Kaye Poetry

~ Art by Jennifer Yoswa

07/08/2024

Consider helping if you can 😊

07/02/2024

Bring a shirt to tie dye for Independence Day! We're meeting over in Fish Dam Creek as part of Art in the Park, Wednesday, July 3rd @ 3pm.

*No registration necessary. This is a free event open while supplies last.

06/12/2024

06/08/2024

Congratulations, Lady Cards!

Trailing by two runs heading into the bottom of the fourth, the Cardinals erupted for seven runs and never looked back on their way to defeating Northside-Pinetown by a 9-3 margin in the rubber game of the best-of-three Class 1-A State Championships on Saturday at the Duke Softball Complex.

06/07/2024

❗FACT: Home health care nurses make far less than their colleagues who work in institutional settings like hospitals and nursing homes.

💰This wage disparity is due to lack of government funding for home care programs.

🩺Getting paid to do the same, if not more intensive job, but for significantly less is UNFAIR and MUST CHANGE!

🚨Get involved in advocacy today to help stand up for home health care nurses!

🔗https://ow.ly/6bta50RRGsb

05/15/2024

You go, Steve!!!!!

05/11/2024

When you’ve exhausted all efforts in trying to ensure that which is honest, and right, and fair, just walk away and let the truth you spoke simmer in their thoughts for a while. The throngs of unaware and unassuming followers they gathered to throw stones at you will soon understand and appreciate your efforts. They, too, may choose to walk away.
When there is no one left to point the finger at, they will have no choice but to reconcile within themselves their own self-serving motivations and deceit. Don’t expect an apology; regrettably, their pride will not allow it. You’ll know if and when the time is right to return, and if you do walk back, do so with grace and humility. Remember - the fight wasn’t about you to begin with; it’s not about you now. Consider it a win for the greater good and be content in just knowing you made a difference.

05/07/2024

Love this!

05/01/2024

Sharing this for all the Wilkes County nurses out there. Sounds like fun!

Hey, Nurses . . . Join us at The Lost Wombat next week!

03/14/2024

art by Valerie Drake Lesiak

03/06/2024

Sounds like fun!

Looking for a chance to laugh? Join us for a collection of short plays written by your own, Susanne Arrington, Julie Baird, and Karen Reynolds. You'll get your share of laughs as we take you through a murder mystery, a very unique therapy session, a good old fashion western and more! We'll top it off with some good drinks, snacks, and a whole lotta fun. Seating is limited. Get your tickets now! https://events.humanitix.com/cake-and-comedy?_gl=1*19ni31p*_ga*MTMxMjA1NDY1MS4xNzA5MjQ4ODcy*_ga_LHKW5FR9N6*MTcwOTM0NDMwMy40LjEuMTcwOTM0NTkzNy4zLjAuMA..

David Wingler Brittany Brown Daemer Travis Collins Julie Baird Lacie Beth

02/24/2024

Today is the last day!

One item of food takes $1 off late fees.
1 can = $1
25 pound pet food bag = $25 dollars
ONLY fines can be paid for with food.
Packaged, canned or bagged items are accepted within the “sell by date”.
We also accept pet foods!

*Does not apply to lost or damaged item charges*

02/23/2024

Some races, such as Wilkes County School Board and Wilkes County Register of Deeds, will be decided on March 5th. Don't let this primary election come and go without your voice being heard! Early voting is underway now!

Reminder of Early Voting Schedule:

February 15th to March 2nd

Monday through Friday: 8 AM to 7:30 PM

ONLY Saturday: March 2nd - 8 AM to 3 PM

110 North Street - First Floor Commissioners Room
Wilkesboro, NC 28697

02/21/2024

Mr. Byrd had a great meeting this morning with executive committee members of Special Olympics Wilkes County. We are working closely together to determine what options are available for the 2024 county games. Please be patient as we navigate logistics and decisions to ensure the safety of our students. We will share more as information becomes available in the coming weeks.

02/20/2024

UP FOR DISCUSSION:
How concerned are you that Wilkes Medical Center has not achieved the minimum standards needed to obtain even the lowest level of Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation? https://www.acep.org/geda
Should the Town of North Wilkesboro, Town of Wilkesboro and Wilkes County commissioners do more to encourage hospital management to make the necessary upgrades to earn this accreditation? Tell us what you think! In addition to our followers, we'd love to hear from county and town officials, as well!
Andrew Palmer, Marc Hauser, Angela J. Day, Shirley B. Randleman, Bill Sexton, Stoney Greene, Casey Joe Johnson:, Kristopher Hurley, , Thomas Salley , , , , , Dale Lloyd Isom, , , Nellie Hubbard Archibald https://www.change.org/p/make-wilkes-medical-center-ed-an-accredited-gold-level-geriatric-facility?source_location=search

Make Wilkes Medical Center-ED an Accredited, Gold Level, Geriatric Facility