News-Topic Staff

November is National Home Health Month, and the Caldwell County Home Health Advisory Board will host a luncheon Thursday, Nov. 5 to honor and thank the staff of the Caldwell County Home Health Agency. The luncheon, now an annual affair conducted by the advisory board, will take place in the Christian Life Center of the First United Methodist Church in Lenoir.

Rocky Brooks of WJRI will serve as master of ceremonies, and Sylvia Kirby of Hudson will provide entertainment. Games and door prizes will be part of the activities.

Board members who have participated in coordinating the luncheon include Dr. Thomas Ray of Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, Sgt. B.J. Fore of Caldwell County sheriff's Office, Will Wakefield of Caldwell County department of Social Services, the Rev. Randy Gibson, the Rev. Marietta Smith, Sara Mursch, RN, Jan Pennell, RN, John Green of Health Options, Hudson Drug Co., Annie Hall and Grace Mitchell, RN.

Mitchell, the board chair, said, "It is our privilege to provide this luncheon for the staff of the Caldwell County Home Health Agency and its auxiliary contract staff each year. It is a small way to thank them for all they do throughout the year for the citizens of our county."