🌱The Brody Thompson Memorial Playground Opened + Become A Firefighter

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• Brody Thompson Memorial Playground's grand opening ceremony was Saturday.
• Want to become a Mooresville firefighter?
• Take the plunge and support Lake Norman Special Olympics.

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Fog in the morning; some sun. High: 64 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories in Mooresville today:

1. According to WSOC, "A 2-year-old boy’s life has been memorialized with a new playground in Mooresville. Make An Impact Foundation ended the year on a high note by hosting the Brody Thompson Memorial Playground grand opening ceremony Saturday at Stumpy Green Park in Mooresville. Thompson died in a drowning accident, and his family and community wanted to create a space where his memory could stay alive. They chose Stumpy Creek Park to build his memorial playground because of how much time he spent at the park’s baseball complex when he was younger."(WSOC Charlotte)
2. Want to become a Mooresville Firefighter in 2023? The Facebook post asks, "Are you ready to answer the call? Mooresville Fire-Rescue responds to fires, medical calls, water rescues, high angle rescues, HazMat situations, crashes, and more. The ISO Class 1 Fire Department is currently hiring Firefighters to join our team! If you want opportunities to grow and advance, Mooresville Fire-Rescue is the place to be. You must have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to obtain the following within one year of hire: • N.C. Firefighter II Certification • N.C. Emergency Medical Technician or Higher • N.C. Class B Driver’s License • Emergency Vehicle Driving Certification • NIMS 100,200,700,800 *Requirements can be achieved in compensated recruit classes upon hire There is currently a $2,000 hiring bonus available. Join [the] team today at MooresvilleNC.gov/HR.Looking for a new vocation for the new year? (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
3. Feeling Fearless? Then sign up to Take the Plunge and support Lake Norman Special Olympics. The event will take place on Saturday, January 7 at the Lake Norman Yatch Club. Registration will open at 12 p.m. and the plunge will kick off at 3 p.m. According to the Lake Norman Polar Plunge, "there will be food trucks, games and activities at the event. There is a $30 resgistration fee. If you raise $50 or more you get a free plunge t-shirt. If you are a person with intellectual disabilities, you encounter adversities daily. You must have courage to try something that doesn’t come easily to you. Our athletes bravely face challenges on the field, in the pool and on the court. They are the inspiration for this event. The funds raised will provide year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities, and health services to Special Olympics athletes in our community. Be brrrr-ave and take the Plunge!" Hope to see you there! " (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

From my notebook:

• Feed NC: "As we reflect back on 2022, we can’t help but say “thank you” to all of our staff, volunteers, donors, and guests! You have made our mission incredibly successful as the need continues to grow with no end in sight. " (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Both Mooresville Public Library locations will be closed for New Year's on Monday, January 2." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Kistler Mill: " Town of Mooresville offices and facilities will be closed Monday, January 2 for the New Year’s holiday. Residential sanitation and recycling customers will have a one-day delay in collection the week of January 2 due to the holiday." (Nextdoor)

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— Karena Garrity

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