Rabid Skunk, near Henderson Point
Frankie Nobles, who is the Chief of Animal Control for Vance County, and his staff have alerted WIZS News that a skunk has tested positive for rabies. The animal was collected near Henderson Point and tested. Please review the following information below courtesy of Vance County Animal Control.
ATTENTION
ANIMAL SERVICES RESPONDED TO A CALL ON 9/6/2017 IN REFERENCE TO A POSSIBLY RABID SKUNK IN THE 1400 BLOCK OF REV. HENDERSON RD IN THE HENDERSON POINT CAMP GROUND. THE SKUNK WAS SENT OFF FOR TESTING AND HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR RABIES.
AT THIS TIME, ANIMAL SERVICES IS ASKING TO PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL CATS AND DOGS ARE UP TO DATE ON THEIR RABIES VACCINE.
Vance County Animal Shelter offers the rabies vaccine for $5 on Mon. 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Tues. – Thurs. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Sat. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Vance County Animal Shelter
1243 Brodie Rd.
Henderson, NC 27537
Phone: 252-492-3136
Fax: 252-492-0104
https://www.vancecounty.org/departments/animal-control/
Check out our Animals on PetFinder: https://awos.petfinder.com/shelters/nc59.html
Like Us Up On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfVanceCountyAnimalShelter
Irma Briefing Thursday Morning
— courtesy Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations Henderson-Vance County
Click Here for the National Weather Service Briefing
Short wrote in an email to local officials and local preparedness teams:
“Please see the attached from the National Weather Service regarding Hurricane Irma. We continue to watch this system very closely. Though we cannot say for sure, it is likely at this point that we may be implementing certain emergency protective measures over the coming days.
“We will continue to keep everyone informed and will continue to pass along information as it is received.”
Creative Ideas for Fall Color
— by Paul McKenzie, Vance/Warren Ag. Ext. Agent
On Saturday, September 9th, the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will hold a free seminar entitled “Creative Ideas for Fall Color” at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Learn about the many plants in addition to mums and pansies that can enhance the fall landscape. The program will start at 10 am and last about 45 minutes, leaving you plenty of time to shop! The Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr. in Henderson. To sign up or to get more information, call 252-438-8188 or e-mail paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu.
A Dash of Hope
Plank Chapel UMC is set to help Community Partners of Hope, and your registration in or sponsorship of the 5K run will make all the difference.
A sponsorship letter sent to WIZS News reads:
“We cordially invite you to participate as a sponsor of “A Dash of Hope.” This event will raise money to provide funding for Community Partners of Hope. This event will kick off at 9:00 a.m. on October 14, 2017. Awards will be given for top qualifiers of the 5K.
“Community Partners of Hope is working to transform the lives of homeless men by uniting community partners to offer these men hope, help, and resources that enable growth into physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually healthy contributors to their families and the community. Community Partners of Hope operates an emergency temporary shelter for men only from 1 November through 31 March every year. The shelter has been in operation since 2009.
“Community Partners of Hope operates Hope House which is a transitional housing unit which offers the next level of assistance to a select group of men who show promise of once again becoming self-sufficient contributors to our community. Once admitted to Hope House, these men will be assigned trained mentors, and will receive the resources, encouragement, and guidance needed for them to one day live in homes of their own.”
Satterwhite Point on October 14th at 9 a.m. is the site of the 5k. Registration fee is $35. $15.00 per registration goes to Community Partners of Hope. $20.00 per registration provides for the timing company, cost to run the event. Any funds
collected beyond expenses will go to Community Partners of Hope. Should you require an expense statement, it can be provided upon request.
Online registration available at https://app.racereach.com/EVENT/A-DASH-OF-HOPE-5K-RUN-WALK/REGISTER. Email plankchapelumc@gmail.com for more information. To learn more about Community Partners of Hope visit https://sites.google.com/site/cpohope1/home.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Your sponsorship helps to defray the cost of organizing the event. Funds received from sponsorships are used to purchase t-shirts for registered race participants, awards and complimentary drinks and snacks for each race participant. Any additional money from sponsorships will go to Community Partners of Hope.
There are various levels of sponsorship for “A Dash of Hope” 5K Run/Walk. Size and placement of logos on t-shirts and web site are based on sponsorship level.
Platinum Level Sponsor–$2000 (only one available)
Listed as top sponsor on social media
Prominent display of logo on all race t-shirts
Opportunity to speak at awards ceremony
Opportunity to have a table/booth (tables or canopy not provided)
Promotional materials in race packet
4 complimentary race entries
Gold Level Sponsor–$1000
Listed as sponsor on social media
Display of logo on all race t-shirts
Opportunity to have a table/booth (tables or canopy not provided)
Promotional materials in race packet
Silver Level Sponsor–$500
Display of logo on all race t-shirts
Opportunity to have a table/booth (tables or canopy not provided)
Promotional materials in race packet
Bronze Level Sponsor–$250
Opportunity to have a table/booth (tables or canopy not provided)
Promotional materials in race packet
Friendship Level Sponsor — $100
Promotional materials in race packet
A Dash of Hope 5K Run/Walk
October 14, 2017
Satterwhite Point, Kerr Lake State Park
Organization Name:____________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________________ State: _________ Zip: _________
Contact person:_______________________________________________________________
Contact email: _________________________ Phone number: ___________________________
Web site address:______________________________________________________________
1. Sponsorship level (please circle) : Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Friend
2. We plan to send materials/giveaways for the participant bags: Yes No
If yes, what item would you like us to include: ______________
3. Sponsors can choose to have company name listed or submit a logo. Please write your
company name exactly how you’d like it to appear as sponsor on social media:
4. Artwork and logos should be submitted to plankchapelumc@gmail.com as follows:
Logos for t-shirts will be printed only in one-color and should be submitted as hi-res
(300 dpi) JPEG or EPS files. Most Photoshop and Illustrator files can also be accepted.
5. Checks can be made payable to Plank Chapel United Methodist Church and note on
memo line – “A Dash of Hope”, mail to: Plank Chapel United Methodist Church, PO Box
507, Ki0rell, NC 27544. PLEASE MAIL TO BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 28, 2017.
VGCC names six students to summer President’s and Dean’s Lists
— courtesy VGCC
Vance-Granville Community College has announced that three students earned President’s List academic honors and another three earned Dean’s List academic honors for the summer term that ended in July.
The President’s List recognizes students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) while carrying a “full load” (of at least 12 credit hours) in 100-level or higher curriculum courses. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student had to earn a GPA that was at least 3.5 but less than 4.0, and have no grade lower than “B,” while carrying a “full load” of such courses.
Summer President’s List honorees are:
Fredesvinda C. Euceda-Colindres of Creedmoor (Human Services Technology);
Christopher J. Hurt of Creedmoor (Associate in Arts); and
Leslie A. Leake of Kittrell (Technical Special Student).
Summer Dean’s List honorees are:
Matthew A. Fuller of Rougemont (Associate in General Education – General Science);
Griselle M. Garcia of Franklinton (Business Administration); and
Isom Hodges of Oxford (Early Childhood Education).
–VGCC–
Special Message for Eaton-Johnson Students
— courtesy Vance County Public Schools
Students in grades 6-8 at Eaton Johnson received a special message during three separate assemblies from Dentis Shaw, founder of the “Love, Forgive. Please Stop the Violence,” organization on September 5.
Shaw (shown in the accompanying photo) talked with the students from the three grade levels during sessions held in the school’s gymnasium. He was introduced at each session by the school’s new principal, Travis Taylor, who told the students that one of his goals as the leader of the school is to ensure their safety. When Shaw took the microphone, he spoke with passion to the students. He led them in chants as a commitment to stop bullying and to always think before they act in a situation that could escalate into violence.
“Violence is not the answer,” he told them. “You need to talk to each other and to other people you may have differences with. Things are never solved in a good way with violence. Guns and other weapons are not the answer to solving problems.”
He also urged the students to always respect the opinions of other people. He added that it is essential that they each respect themselves, their parents or guardians, family members and friends.
“If you have a special person you can talk to about problems, you need to do that,” Shaw said. “Talking through things is always a good option. You want your opinions to be heard and you need to remember that other people want you to hear them. So, listen to them. Talk it out.”
Shaw told the students to live by what he calls “the five word quote.”
That quote is, “I value myself and others,” he added.
Shaw drove his bright, pink vehicle with “Love. Forgive.” printed in large lettering on the sides and front to Eaton-Johnson. The Warren County native, says he plans to continue to spread his message of preventing bullying, stopping the violence and love and forgiveness throughout Vance County and the region.