Community Partners of Hope

Henderson Men’s Shelter in Need of Supervision & Meal Volunteers

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-Information courtesy Community Partners of Hope

Several of the churches who have helped at the Henderson Men’s Shelter in the past are no longer involved or have reduced the number of weeks or days that they will cover. Other individual contributors have moved, changed jobs or have health concerns and can no longer help.

The result is that we just don’t have enough people to help with shelter supervision – particularly on the welcome shift.

We can use men or women (working along with trained staff) from 5:30 – 9 p.m.

PLEASE CALL (252) 432-9494 to volunteer and please take a look at the Shelter Calendar (click here) to see if you as an individual or your church or organization can fill in the blanks for supervision and/or meals.

JANUARY & FEBRUARY NEEDS:

We still need welcome shift volunteers for January 30 and 31.

For volunteers and meals in February, please check the calendar at www.cp-hope.org

Please consider giving one evening of your life to help provide a safe shelter for men in Henderson and the surrounding counties!

SUPPLIES NEEDED AT THIS TIME: 

Large bottles of hand sanitizer

Large refill bottles of hand soap

Cans of foot powder or Athletes Foot spray

Tall kitchen trash bags (13-Gallon Size)

Laundry detergent

7-ounce adjustable air fresheners

Pine-sol type cleaner – gallon containers

Toilet bowl cleaner – gel type

Soap – small sample size (or hotel supplies)

NO REAL FOOD ITEMS NEEDED AT THIS TIME (EXCEPT FOR SUPPERS  – SEE CALENDAR)

CLOTHING NEEDED– NEW ONLY!* (take used clothing to a thrift store, please)

*Please leave all underwear and socks in original packages

Men’s Undergarments (all sizes)

Waterproof men’s gloves

Men’s sweatshirts (Sizes L, XL, XXL)

Men’s thermal sets (Sizes L, XL, XXL)

White tube socks

NOT NEEDED: Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, instant oatmeal, deodorant, dress socks and coffee mugs.

A NOTE ABOUT DONATIONS:

All contributions are tax deductible.

You may send a check to:

Community Partners of Hope, Inc., P.O. Box 1791, Henderson, NC 27536

Donations can be taken to:

First Baptist Church (9-5 Monday thru Thursday or 9-12 Friday)

First Presbyterian Church (10-1 Monday thru Thursday)

WIZS Radio Station

or call Betty Boyd (252) 432-3967 to arrange delivery

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Trihalomethane Violation Notices Sent With Recent Henderson Water Bills

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– Public Notice, City of Henderson

Recently, the Kerr Lake Regional Water System sent out notices that told about a total trihalomethane violation. Two notices were sent out in December for the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2018 and one in January 2019 for the 4th quarter of 2018. Total trihalomethanes are a disinfection byproduct that is created by adding the disinfectant chlorine to water in order to make it potable for drinking. The organics in water that occur naturally react with the chlorine and create total trihalomethanes.

Henderson tests a total of 4 sites every quarter per state regulations. One of the sites that are tested had readings over the MCL (maximum contaminant level) determined by EPA standards. The maximum contaminant level for trihalomethanes is 80 parts per billion. Anything over this amount is considered a maximum contaminant violation and public notification is required at that site.

Due to the LRAA (local running annual average) being above the MCL, a system-wide notice was required to be sent out to all customers of the City of Henderson. These were the notices that were received in the water bills of December 2018 and January 2019.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Christy Lipscomb, KLRWP Director, at (252) 438-2141 or clipscomb@ci.henderson.nc.us.

News 01/28/19

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5th Dimension to Perform ‘Let the Sun Shine In,’ Other Classics at McGregor Hall

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-Information courtesy the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center’s website

“Classy” is the word used over and over to describe 5th Dimension, the group performing at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 8 p.m.

With over 20 million records sold worldwide, 22 Top 40 Hits, five No. 1 hits and six Grammys, the legendary 5th Dimension continues to awe sold-out audiences with their amazing harmonies, immaculate showmanship and exciting energy wherever they perform.

Their classic songs include “Up, Up, and Away, “One Less Bell to Answer,” “Last Night I Didn’t Get to Sleep At All,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “Stoned Soul Picnic,” and the iconic “Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In.”

Purchase tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/2678124/the-fifth-dimension-in-concert-henderson-mcgregor-hall-performing-arts-center

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5th Dimension will perform at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 8 p.m. (Photo courtesy McGregor Hall)

Polar Plunge Participants Will be ‘Freezin’ For A Reason’ Next Weekend

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

The Vance County Special Olympics 2019 Polar Plunge will be held at the Satterwhite Point Glasshouse on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Check-in will begin at 9:30 a.m. that morning; jump begins at 10:30 a.m. Inclement weather date will be Saturday, February 9, 2019.

The Polar Plunge is an event for courageous participants willing to jump into Kerr Lake in the middle of the winter, all to support and raise funds for the Special Olympics of Vance County.

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with others.

All donations earned from the Polar Plunge will go to support local athletes. Individuals are required to collect a minimum of $30 to participate.

Prizes will be given for best costume (individual and team); most money raised (individual and team); and largest team.

Every participant will receive a t-shirt. There is a limit of 250 participants.

For more information on the Polar Plunge, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 or by email at callen@ci.henderson.nc.us

Informational Meeting on NC Pre-K Application to be Held Jan. 29

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-Information courtesy the Vance County Schools’ Facebook page

An information meeting on how to complete the NC Pre-K site selection application will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at 4 p.m. at the Vance County Schools Administrative Services Center at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson.

All interested officials from child care facilities are encouraged to attend the meeting.

Site applications from qualifying child care sites are due Thursday, April 11, 2019, by 4 p.m.

Completed applications should be sent to the Vance County Schools, Federal Programs Office at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson. The mailing address is P.O. Box 7001, Henderson, N.C. 27536.

The contact person with Vance County Schools is Claudette Scales, pre-kindergarten coordinator. She may be reached by phone at 252-492-2127 and by e-mail at cscales@vcs.k12.nc.us.

The site application is available online at www.vcs.k12.nc.us and www.ncchildcare.nc.gov.

Site selection approval does not guarantee selection as an N.C. pre-kindergarten site.

Local Youth Invited to Showcase Their Talents in D.R.E.A.M. Show

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-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

The 2019 D.R.E.A.M.(Diverse Roles in Entertainment Arts and Music) Talent Showcase is open to children and teenagers interested in showcasing their talent in drama, dance, musical instruments and singing.

The talent show will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the E.M. Rollins Elementary School Auditorium.

The deadline to register is Friday, February 15, 2019.

Admission will be $7 for ages 18 and older; $5 for children ages 6-17.

For more information, contact Crystal Allen at 252.431.6091 or callen@ci.henders.nc.us.

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Local News 01/25/19

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Local News: Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow on collaboration with other law enforcement and reassuring statistics; HPD Drug Bust; Software Glitch With Some Effects Locally on Student Grades

Farmhouse on Glebe Rd. a ‘Total Loss’ After Evening Fire

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On Wednesday evening, January 23, 2019, at approximately 7 p.m., a major fire occurred at an older two-story farmhouse on Glebe Road in Henderson. The home belongs to Wayne and Karmen Meadows. No one was reported injured, but the house is a total loss according to Vance County Fire Chief Chris Wright.

Wright said, “When the first unit got on scene, there was heavy fire on the left-hand side of the house, wrapping around towards the back. It took a while to bring it under control. The fire marshall was called, and he came out and started a preliminary investigation.”

According to Wright, Vance County Fire Marshall Keith Duncan will continue his investigation as to the origin and cause of the fire.

The house was occupied by Wayne Meadows at the time of the fire according to Wright. Meadows was forced to break a window to escape the blaze.

The Vance County Fire Department, Hicksboro Fire Department, Townsville Fire Department, Watkins Fire Department, Rescue Squad and EMS responded to the scene.

Davis, of Hamilton St. in Henderson, Arrested on Numerous Drug Charges

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Press Release – Henderson Police Department

On January 23, 2019, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division along with the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at the residence of 221 Hamilton St. in Henderson, NC.

During the execution of the search warrant over 30 grams of marijuana packaged for distribution, cocaine, 70 dosage units of heroin, 8 Ecstasy pills, over $800 in US currency and five firearms, along with several rounds of ammunition, were located and seized.

Peter Anthony Davis AKA “Tony,” 58, of 221 Hamilton St. in Henderson, NC was arrested and charged. He was charged with PWIMSD SCH. I, PWIMSD SCH. II, Manufacturing Schedule I, Manufacturing Schedule II, Felony Possession of Schedule I, Felony Possession of Schedule II, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling, Firearm by Felon x5 and Felony PWIMSD Controlled Substance within 1000 ft of a child care center.

His bond was set in the amount of $250,000 secured. He is scheduled to appear in court on February 5, 2019.

Peter Anthony Davis AKA “Tony,” 58, of 221 Hamilton St. in Henderson, NC was arrested and charged on January 23, 2019, with PWIMSD SCH. I, PWIMSD SCH. II, Manufacturing Schedule I, Manufacturing Schedule II, Felony Possession of Schedule I, Felony Possession of Schedule II, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling, Firearm by Felon x5 and Felony PWIMSD Controlled Substance within 1000 ft of a child care center. (Photo Credit: Henderson Police Dept.)

During the execution of the search warrant at 221 Hamilton St., in Henderson, NC, over 30 grams of marijuana packaged for distribution, cocaine, 70 dosage units of heroin, 8 Ecstasy pills, over $800 in US currency and five firearms, along with several rounds of ammunition, were located and seized. (Photo Credit: Henderson Police Dept.)