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Blue Ridge Fest raises $142,000 for local charities
Jul 21, 2009
One of the best parts of Blue Ridge Fest 2009 just happened the week of June 22nd. The money could not have come at a better time as most charities are struggling now more than ever. Economic hardships have sparked heavy financial burdens making it more challenging every day to assist those in need.
As checks were given out, each charity expressed sincere gratitude to the employees at Blue Ridge for their "true, giving spirit." Great Times, Great Causes truly becomes a reality when the dedication and commitment given by the employees of Blue Ridge Electric and Blue Ridge Security to reward those in need, right here at home. The planning and hard work that goes into this one weekend gives hope to the charities all year long.
Sincere gratitude is expressed to everyone in the community who attends Blue Ridge Fest each year to make this event successful so charities in out own community can benefit!
Corporate sponsors also stepped up this year and their continued support has helped us to raise $952,000 in twelve years. Next year, Blue Ridge Fest will approach a giving total of one million dollars. Blue Ridge Fest has already received a $10,000 commitment from Quality Inspection Services for Blue Ridge Fest 2010.
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| Haven of Rest Ministries - Leigh Hemphill, Marc Winton and Jim Lovinggood of Blue Ridge Security Systems present a Blue Ridge Fest check in the amount of $11,000 to Heather James and Sid Stewart of Haven of Rest Ministries. Sharon Powers and Sherry Brock of The Palmetto Bank, a Fest sponsor joined in the presentation. |
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| A Child's Haven - Scott Dishman, Director of Special Projects with A Child's Haven, is presented a Blue Ridge Fest check in the amount of $11,000 by Denise McCormick and Amy Childress of Blue Ridge Electric and Renee McCall of Blue Ridge Security Systems. Also present are Blue Ridge Fest sponsors, Henry Harrison of American Services, and Matt Kornegay, Cathy Petropoulos, and John Cessarich of WYFF 4. |
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| Collins Home & Family Ministries - Collins Home & Family Ministries Development Director, Alena Pelfrey, is presented a Blue Ridge Fest check for $11,000. Joining Alena for the presentation representing Collins Home & Family Ministries are Tina Justice, Doug Henderson, Delaine Henry and Kaye Gibson. Sam Dickson (at left) and David Black (far right), employees of Blue Ridge Electric, present the check on behalf of Blue Ridge. |
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| United Christian Ministries - Teresa Nash of United Christian Ministries is presented a Blue Ridge Fest check for $11,000 by employees of Blue Ridge Electric, Mark McCall and Elaine Banks. Will Ragsdale , second from left, of Martin Printing, a Fest sponsor, also joined in the presentation. |
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| Tamassee DAR School - L to R: Sam McMillan and Amy Childress of Blue Ridge Electric, along with Bill Barker, a Fest sponsor, present a Blue Ridge Fest check in the amount of $11,000 to Tamassee DAR School. Accepting on behalf of Tamassee DAR School are Amy Twitty, H. Dean Bare, Executive Director, and Vickie Lee. |
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| Sabrina House Children's Charity - On behalf of Sabrina House Children's Charity, founder and cancer survivor, Sabrina House, proudly accepts an $11,000 Blue Ridge Fest check for the agency named for her. In attendance for the presentation are left to right, Tom Thrasher, Phil Corn and Melanie Timlin of the Cliffs Communities, a Blue Ridge Fest sponsor. Sabrina is joined by her mother and father, Tina and Billy House and her sisters, Summer and Ally. Also on hand for the event were Blue Ridge Electric employee Sam McMillan and Hal Ruble of Quality Inspection Services, Presenting sponsor for Blue Ridge Fest 2009. |
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| Hidden Treasure Christian School - Dr. John McCormick, Executive Director of Hidden Treasure Christian School is presented a Blue Ridge Fest check in the amount of $11,000 by Dave Bunce and Renee McCall of Blue Ridge Security Systems. A group of students and faculty of Hidden Treasure Christian School joined in the presentation. |
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| Prevent Child Abuse Pickens County - Prevent Child Abuse Pickens County accepts a Blue Ridge Fest check in the amount of $11,000. Accepting on behalf of Prevent Child Abuse Pickens County are board member, Wes Bryant, Executive Director, Cortni Nations, and Tiffany Thompson, Administrative Assistant. Also assisting in the presentation are Doris and Joel Dalton, owners of Solid Gold and a Blue Ridge Fest sponsor. Their children, Tracy Grant and Spencer Dalton, of Solid Gold, were also on hand. Blue Ridge Electric employees Andrea Griffin, Trina Adams and David Collins proudly represent Blue Ridge for the event. |
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| Golden Corner Ministries - L to R: Richard Kulper and Dennis Kinney of Golden Corner Ministries accept a Blue Ridge Fest check for $11,000. Joining in the presentation are Katie Sherard, Karil Tyler, Dixie Wilson, Herb Tyler and Ray Grove representatives of Chick-Fil-A of Seneca, a Fest sponsor. Blue Ridge Electric employees Tim Mays, Zeke Seigler and Terry Ballenger were on hand for the event. |
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| Anderson Interfaith Ministries - Jim Lovinggood of Blue Ridge Security Systems presents a Blue Ridge Fest check in the amount of $11,000 to Kristi King-Brock, Executive Director of Anderson Interfaith Ministries. Blue Ridge Fest sponsors Becky Busby of System Distributors and Charles Timms, Bicky Timms, and Rocky Timms of Timms Harley-Davidson of Anderson, joined in the presentation along with Blue Ridge Security employees, Jimmy Billings, Susan Clark, Leigh Hemphill, and Darren Brezeale. |
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| Bethesda Ministries - L to R: Justin Corbett and Terry Ballenger, employees of Blue Ridge Electric are joined by Joel Davis of J. Davis Construction, a Fest sponsor, Larry Davis of Davis Electric and Plumbing, a Fest sponsor, and Gary Butts of WGOG 96.3 FM, also a Fest sponsor in presenting a Blue Ridge Fest check in the amount of $11,000 to Bethesda Ministries. Accepting on behalf of Bethesda Ministries are Jerry and Joan Crain. Also present for the event are Lori Kelley, Ben Hiott and Cindy Swafford of Community First Bank, a Fest sponsor. |
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| Mary's House - Rick Clark, second from left, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Mary's House, accepts a check in the amount of $11,000 on behalf of Mary's House. Joining Clark for the presentation from left to right are Susan Bates of Peoples National Bank, Kay Hiott of Hiott Printing Company and Tommy Bearden of Bearden Landscaping, all Fest sponsors. Representing Blue Ridge Electric are employees Marty Harris, Kandy Brooks and David Collins. |
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