The Crossing at Lake Gaston Coming August 12th
by Craig Hahn
The Eaton Ferry Bridge is the place to be for a morning of fun for the entire family. The Crossing begins promptly at 9 am. Registration begins at 8:00 am.
THE CROSSING is an annual event for the Lake Gaston Community and is sponsored by O’SAIL. The goal is to encourage the Lake Gaston population to annually get in the water and join others in a non-motorized crossing of the lake in mass. THE CROSSING will occur in a protected area adjacent to the Eaton Ferry Bridge secured by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.
THE CROSSING requires registration of all participants. There is a preregistration fee of $25.00 or $30.00 the day of the event. Upon completion of the event, participants will receive complimentary fruit and water at the finish and a limited edition t-shirt. (Note: Preferred T-Shirt size cannot be guaranteed for those who register the day of the event)
The two classes of participants are:
SWIMMERS o Under 13 years of age must have signed life guard statement that they have a proven ability to swim the distance or be accompanied by an adult throughout the swim. o Must wear swim cap for visibility, swim caps will be provided at registration check-in. NON-MOTORIZED VESSELS o All riders must wear PFD. o Can be individual or team entry
o Can use commercial or self-made vessel. All vessels must be water sound and may be disqualified by officials at the entrance area if they are deemed to be unsafe or not able to make the distance. THE WAVERS o Beyond the usual non-motorized water vessels, we’re encouraging you to use your imagination. The WAVER category was created to encourage small or large groups to cross together in the most creative ways possible. Some examples might be connected by noodles or even floating atop their own creation of a boat, barge, raft, etc.
How can you join the fun? Register below and show up the day of the event ready to have fun with your team and your creation. *NOTE: Registration may be completed online through 5PM, Friday 8/11. Registration the day of the event is $30.
H-V Crime Stoppers Raises over $10,000
Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Raises over $10,000 at Annual Golf Tournament
Henderson, NC – The Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers raised over $10,000 during their 6th Annual Golf Tournament at Kerr Lake Country Club. The tournament took place on May 18th.
Closest to the hole prizes were provided by Sams Furniture and Mattress Center, Carolina Carpet and Flooring and WIZS Radio. Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat provided a new Fiat for a hole in one prize on Hole 15. No one won the Fiat
, but a hole in one was hit on Hole 18 (par 4). “That’s the first hole in one I’ve ever heard of here on 18,” said Karl Thurber, then general manager of Kerr Lake Country Club.
Chick-Fil-A of Henderson provided lunch free of charge to all participants.
The Screen Master provided trophies to the top three as well as the sportsmanship trophy.
Clarence Hicks Presents Chris Fisher Trophy
The Pointe at Lake Gaston were the winners of the tournament with a score of 49. The “Moonshiners” finished second. Henderson Fruit and Produce finished third. The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department received the sportsmanship trophy.
Kevin Bullock, Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers President, said, “This is the first golf tournament in three years in which we didn’t have cold or rainy weather. Everyone seemed to have a good time, and we can’t thank the community enough for coming together to support the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers.”
Much of the money raised will go towards the new P3 Tips application, which is now actively in use by the Henderson Police Department, Vance County Sheriff’s Department and Vance-Granville Community College Campus Police.
2017 Tournament Sponsors Included:
AAA GAS & APPLIANCE
AHNER SECURITY
ALLSTATE INSURANCE-JEFFREY AYSCUE
AUTOBRITE CAR WASHES INC
BASKERVILLE & BASKERVILLE, PLLC
BILLY’S SIGNS
BRIGGS AUTOMOTIVE
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
CAROLINA CARPET AND FLOORING
Carolina Carpet Team
CHARLES E BURNHAM DDS PA
CHIC-FIL-A OF HENDERSON
CLARENCE HICKS
CLEARVIEW CHURCH
COMFORT ZONE DESIGNERS
CORDELL’S LAWN CARE, INC
DABNEY DRIVE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
DANNY WRIGHT CPA
DAVID CARVER
EARLY FALSOM PROPERTIES
EXQUISID CUTS 2.0
F.O.P. LODGE
FISHER RENTALS
Danny Wright Drive on KLCC #11
FLOWERS FUNERAL HOME
FRANKLINTON HIGH SCHOOL
GINELLA HART
GORDON WILDER
HENDERSON FRUIT AND PRODUCE
HENDERSON FURNITURE OUTLET
HOME DECORATOR SHOPPE
J.M. WHITE FUNERAL SERVICE
JOEL T CHEATHAM INSURANCE
JOURNIGAN’S TIRE AND BATTERY
LIMER PROPERTIES
MACK R CHOPLIN, CPA
MAGNOLIA MANAGEMENT LLC
N C FARM BUREAU – KEVIN WADE
Kevin Wade Throw, in a good way!
NAACP
NC RECOVERY
NORTHSTAR/CAROLINAS, LLC
POINTE AT LAKE GASTON
R. DAN BRUMMIT, GENERAL CONTRACTOR
ROBERT B. LLOYD, PLUMBING, INC
ROSE OIL COMPANY, INC
SAMS FURNITURE AND MATTRESS CENTER
SATTERWHITE POINT MARINA
SCREEN MASTER
SHORTCAKES
SKIPPER FORSYTH’S BAR-B-Q
STELLA D JONES ATTORNEY AT LAW
SUPERIOR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT
T. L. PERKINSON, WRECKER
THE ATTIC
THE SKATEEUM, INC
UNION BANK
UNION CHAPEL UMC
VANCE FAMILY MEDICINE
VIRGINIA GENTLEMAN
WESTER REALTY AND INSURANCE
WIZS RADIO
(H-V Crime Stoppers President Kevin Bullock is a management-level staff person at WIZS Radio.)
Sheriff Peter White Announces Arrest of two in Christopher Small Murder
Sheriff Peter White announces the arrest of two individuals in connection with the murder of Christopher J. Small which occurred on June 17th in Vance County.
Tatiana Deamor McKoy
Cumberland Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
Akeem Rumeal Grissett
Marlborough Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
Charges:
First Degree Murder
Robbery With a Dangerous Weapon
Bond: No Bond
McKoy’s Court Date: 07/24/2017
Grissett’s Court Date: 07/31/2017
The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is also seeking a third individual in connection with this case who goes by the name “Memphis.”
He is described as a black male with a light complexion, approximately six feet tall with a slim build and medium hair.
Anyone having information is asked to contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at (252) 738-2200, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office at (910) 323-1500 or the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at (252) 492-1925 or on the all new P3tips application.