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CityViewNC.com | 53 Diane Parfitt is a former Pediatric Nurse and Assistant Professor of Nursing Education and currently owns a bookstore. She can be reached at citycentergallerybook@gmail.com. of the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. We think we know her story, but the real story is even more dramatic than the TV show or her books. In this biography, drawn from unpublished manuscripts, letters and diaries, Fraser completes the saga of one pioneer family's journey and survival through life-threatening blizzards and near- starvation on the Great Plains. We read how the women in the family helped overcome the endless hardships and poverty, and how Laura went on to become the writer that we all love. 5. "Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation," by Cokie Roberts Our founding mothers may not have had the opportunity to go to a 20th century school, but they too used their skills, intellect and resourcefulness to make their place in history even if few stories have been written about this. Roberts has drawn upon personal letters, private journals and even favorite recipes to tell the stories of these patriots who helped win the Revolutionary War behind the scenes. From Roberts, we hear about the everyday trials and amazing triumphs of women like Deborah Read Franklin, Martha Washington and Abigail Adams who did their part to forge a new nation. 6. "Vanguard" by Martha S. Jones Women in general have had to fight for their rights from time immemorial and black women have had to fight even harder for the same rights. One of the most important battles was for the right to vote, recounted in detail in Jones' book on the history of African American women's political lives in America. From the early days of the new nation to the election of Vice President Kamala Harris, the life and work of black women who helped secure these rights demonstrates the best about America. To celebrate Women's History Month, go to the library or your favorite bookstore to read about some of the amazing women throughout history who helped today's women reach their dreams. 17150 Time it Right and Save! PWC will change to Summer Time-of-Use Rates on April 1 for residential and small commercial electric customers. Adjust your routine to use more power during Off-Peak Hours, when it's billed at noticeably lower rates, and conserve all you can during these Peak Hours: The new rates will be more in line with how we have to purchase power from Duke Energy – at higher rates during Peak Hours, when consumers typically use more power. Note: Only four hours a day are Peak; 20 hours each weekday (and all day on weekends and PWC observed holidays) will be Off-Peak, with significantly lower rates for all the electricity you use. Rates for electricity used during Off-Peak Hours will be 35% lower than during Peak times. For more information on Time-of-Use Rates, as well as extensive tips for conserving power, visit faypwc.com. AM Peak Hours Off-Peak Hours Winter Peak Hours (November - March) For PWC Electric Customers 6am -10am Weekdays Off-Peak Hours 3pm-7pm Weekdays PM Peak Hours Summer Peak Hours (April - October) For PWC Electric Customers FayFIXit.com Submit and follow requests Stay updated on local informaaon and events

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