Change is inevitable. Here at Lake James State Park, visitors have gotten used to seeing several familiar faces amongst the ranger staff for much of the last decade.
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Mi nombre es Heriberto Irizarry Camacho. Tengo 39 años. Soy de Lajas, Puerto Rico.
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The wheels of government are slow to turn, especially for anyone waiting for their approval to be commissioned as a Special Peace Officer in the state of North Carolina.
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Previously in Clay’s Corner we’ve discussed the fact that we are our own first responders. Because each of us will occasionally face threats that are immediate, we should take the steps necessary to protect ourselves.
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VIPs visit Lake James State Park.
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The ranger ranks at Lake James State Park have grown, thanks to the recent hire of Robert Townsend.
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There’s no harder working crew in North Carolina State Parks than the maintenance mechanics at Lake James State Park.
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Rangers patrol some part of Lake James State Park’s 4,000 acres 365 days a year and on into the night on many occasions.
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There are some lucky North Carolina residents that are fortunate to live near one of the state’s 41 parks, recreation, or natural areas.
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It’s safe to describe Lake James State Park is a highly desirable landing spot for rangers and maintenance staff across the 41 parks and recreation areas in North Carolina.
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Thirty years ago, McDowell and Burke counties joined together to have a state park created on Lake James. In a team effort between both chambers of commerce and county commissions, the counties lobbied their state representatives for funding for a park.
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During 2016, rangers at Lake James State Park and other law enforcement agencies issued 20 citations for violations within the park boundary
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It’s not too early to consider a summer seasonal position at Lake James State Park. Applications are being accepted to lifeguards, general utility workers and concessions stand attendants.
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Over the course of the summer a tremendous amount of behind-the-scenes work goes into making Lake James State Park presentable for the multitudes of visitors here to have outdoors fun.
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Lake James State Park welcomed Ranger Kevin Bischof to the staff in early September, 2013. Kevin joined the North Carolina Division Parks and Recreation almost seven years ago as a journey ranger at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area.
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Anyone who has called the park office during the last three years knows the steady, radio-quality voice of Russell Buff – part-time office assistant extraordinaire.
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ANDREW CARSWELL Meet Andrew Carswell; the newest permanent staff member at Lake James State Park.
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He doesn’t wear a ranger’s campaign hat and he isn’t a licensed electrician or master carpenter like some maintenance mechanics, but in many ways, Michael Bowles and the team of seasonal workers like him are just as critical to the smooth operation of Lake James State Park.
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