🌱If You Have Gas In Your House, Stay Safe+ Farmers Market On Saturday

Hi all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Mooresville Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community today. In today's issue, we'll touch on:

• How to protect yourself from a gas leak.
• Retired doctor overcomes flesh-eating bacteria.
• Farmers Market this weekend.

But first, today's weather: Very warm with clouds and sun. High: 98 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories in Mooresville today:

1. In light of the recent deadly home explosion in Mooresville which investigators believe started from an accidental gas leak, Yahoo News has offered these safety tips if your home uses natural gas. "If you smell it, don’t try to see where it’s coming from. Leave immediately and report it. Always keep your air furnace filters clean. Have a heating contractor inspect your furnace or boiler every year. Finally, check your chimney flues to make sure they’re open and clean. Gas can build up there. You can also purchase natural gas detectors for your home to be extra sure." (Yahoo News)
2. Dr. Mark Peacock, a retired Mooresville OB-GYN, overcame a flesh-eating bacterium that attacked his body and left him incubated in the hospital for 15 days, knocking on death's door. However, with the help of a herd of doctors and nurses, as well as the dedication and love of his wife of 48 years, Peacock was able to overcome and is once again up walking. contracted flesh-eating bacteria. He said he doesn't know where or how he contracted the bacteria, but it may have been from a beach in Florida or an oyster bar. (CBS17.com)
3. Looking for some fresh finds and wholesome food? Head over to Josh's Farmers Market at 630 Brawley School Road on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Hope to see you there with your grocery bags full. (Josh's Farmers Market)

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Today in Mooresville:

Friday, August 25

• Art Supply Swap (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Feed NC: "We cannot do what we do, without YOU! We need our everyday volunteers, like our Tuesday Food Sorting Team every Tuesday morning." (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "We'd like to invite children and their families to join us for Time for Tots and Movers & Shakers! Our program times for the Main Branch have changed, so please check the dates below before joining us!" (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "College applications will open soon! Teens can get a bit of help this year with our College and Scholarship Essay Assistance program! This program will give teens an opportunity to submit either a college application essay or scholarship." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (August 29)
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• As temperatures increase, so does roach activity! (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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