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Maria Parham Health: Memorial Day, No Greater Love

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Memorial Day is coming up, and Thursday, May 26th at 10 a.m., Maria Parham Health will remember fallen heroes. The presentation called “Memorial Day, No Greater Love” will take place at the flagpole, weather permitting, in front of Maria Parham.

The public is invited to the event on the main, Henderson campus as those who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving the U.S. Armed forces will be remembered and honored.

The ceremony will include prayers, speakers, music, the hanging of a memorial wreath and the reading of names In Memoriam.

In the event of bad weather, the ceremony will move to the front lobby of the hospital. Either way, the address is 566 Ruin Creek Road.

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The Local Skinny! Around Old Granville: Tiny Broadwick

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She was a little bit of a thing, but Georgia Ann “Tiny” Broadwick achieved some larger-than-life accomplishments in her day.

All of 4-foot-8 and 85 pounds, Broadwick had been married, given birth to a child and had jumped out of a hot-air balloon by the time she was 15, according to Mark Pace, who shared details about the Granville County native’s life and career on Thursday’s Around Old Granville segment of The Local Skinny!

She was born in 1893 to tobacco farmers, but her parents moved to Henderson when she was 7 and went to work in the local cotton mill.

She went to see Charles Broadwick’s air show near Raleigh and the rest, as they say, is history.

Pace said she faced trials and tribulations in her early years. “She Literally lived life on the edge,” he said. But when she saw Broadwick’s show, she walked up to him and said “I want to jump out of a balloon.”

Broadwick took her in, became her mentor and basically adopted her. They toured the country for many years and Broadwick was known as the “world famous jumping doll,” Pace said. At age 15, she became the first female to jump from a balloon and then an airplane.

Broadwick wowed the public with his airborne acrobatics, but he also had an eye for business. He associated himself with pilot and aviation Glenn Martin – the Martin of what would become Martin Marietta – and it is during that association that Tiny Broadwick really got her name on the map.

Charles Broadwick was pitching his parachute idea to the Army and Tiny demonstrated how they could be used. During her first jump, the static line got tangled up – that’s the line that literally tethered the parachutist to the airplane – she decided to ditch it on her final jump and essentially did a free fall. But she had a cord attached to the parachute that she herself could deploy, and in so doing she invented the ripcord.

But Broadwick didn’t get a patent on the ripcord, so they missed an opportunity to make money from it.

She died in 1978 at the age of 85 and is buried in Sunset Gardens in Henderson. Her great-granddaughter, Bonnie Young Ayscue, wrote the foreward for a recently published book that includes stories of Tiny Broadwick. The book, published in March 2022, is titled “Ladies of Skydiving A Comprehensive History: Volume One The Early Years” by Robert V. Lewis.

 

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Home And Garden Show 05-18-22

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

  • If you have leaf spot on lower leaves of tomatoes you can take those lower leaves off especially if they are below blooms or set tomatoes.
  • Pull English ivy off of trees, or clip at base.
  • Inspect your garden at least 2 times a week for insects and disease.
  • Avoid herbicide applications on tall fescue for the rest of the spring and summer.
  • Record daily what you did in the garden in your garden journal. Ex Spraying, fertilizing

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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 05-17-22

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The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for May 17, 2022. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email Michele@hendersonvance.org to be included.

Name of the Company: Vulcan Materials Company

Jobs Available: General Laborers Needed.

Method of Contact: Apply through the NC Works Office at 857 S Beckford Drive, Suite G in Henderson. Or call 252-438-6129.

 

Name of the Company: Jersey Mike’s Sub Shop, Soon To Open.

Jobs Available: Full-time and part-time applicants are needed immediately.  Looking for applicants of all ages, good work ethic, willingness to learn new skills, and be a strong member of the team.

Method of Contact: Apply online at jerseymikes.com website and search for Henderson 27536 location on drop down menu.  Or send your resume to hendsubs@gmail.com.

Name of the Company: Jersey Mike’s of Henderson

Jobs Available:  Assistant Manager Position is now open.  Work directly with restaurant owner Tom Freeman at the Beckford Avenue shopping center location.  Opening June 8.

Method of Contact: Apply online at jerseymikes.com/careers.  Or email resume to hendsubs@gmail.com.

 

Name of the Company: Sam’s Furniture and Mattress Center

Jobs Available: Office Manager Position Open.  Potential for growth in the company.  Salary begins at $14 an hour.  Full-time. Duties include:  maintain daily reports & organize daily files in use with our company software & computer systems; assisting customers applying to purchase and completing the transaction; assisting management with store presentation and store cleanliness. Monday thru Friday 8am – 5pm with hour lunchbreak, off on Wednesdays, and able to work Saturdays 8am – 3 pm.

Method of Contact: Bring resume and apply in person at 515 South Garnett Street in downtown Henderson.

 

Name of the Company:  For Your Occasion Event Rentals

Jobs Available:  Multiple Positions Available:  Part-time Event Coordinator; Linen Attendant; and Driver/Installer for family-oriented event rental company.  Flexible work schedules, Monday – Friday and occasional weekend work.  Comparable hourly wages and friendly work environment.

Method of Contact:  Email:  info@fyoeventrentals.com or call 252-492-9800.

 

Name of the Company: Edward Jones, Beckford Drive Location in Henderson, NC.

Jobs Available:  Opening for a Branch Office Administrator (job#68078BR).  Edward Jones provides a comprehensive 6-month training program and an experienced peer to help mentor you as you learn the job requirements.  Benefits are provided.  Looking for candidates who can work independently, proficient in current and new office technology, willingness to learn how financial services/markets work, and ability to provide excellent customer service.

Method of Contact: Apply online at edwardjones.com/careers, or apply through your LinkedIn account.

 

Name of the Company: Walmart Distribution Center, 680 Vanco Mill Road in Henderson, NC

Jobs Available: Freight Handler/Order Fillers.  Full Time.  10-12 hour shifts.  $17.55 – $23.55 an hour.  Prefer candidates with 1 year or more warehouse experience.

Method of Contact: Apply through Indeed.com website or online at www.careers.walmart.com.

 

Name of the Company:  Hoyle’s Tire and Axle

Jobs Available: Tire Technician.  Full-time and Part-time workers needed.  Duties include mounting tires, inspecting tires, unloading trucks, and repairing tires.  Hours are Monday-Friday, from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.  Paid vacation, holiday pay, health benefits, and overtime available.

Method of Contact: Apply in person at their Vance County location 175 Bearpond Road.  Or call 252-438-2818.

 

 

Name of the Company: Woodlief’s Lawn Care

Jobs Available:  Full-time workers needed immediately for local lawn care business with continued winter work hours.  Also, looking for part-time summer workers.  Will train the right applicants who are interested in working for a full lawn care business with outdoor work responsibilities.

Method of Contact: Call Ryan Woolief, owner, at 252-432-1637 or email ryan.woodlief@gmail.com

 

 

Name of the Company:Lane and Associates Dental Office

Jobs Available: Treatment Coordinator.  Full-time.  Provide excellent customer service.  Ensure patients receive a 5-star experience beginning with check-in and follow through to check-out.  Must be skilled with current computer skills, professional appearance and manner, and excellent planning and organization skills.  High School Diploma.  Prefer dental office experience.

Method of Contact: Apply in person online at Indeed.com.  Website: https://lanedds.com/.   Office location at 900 South Garnett Street, Henderson.

 

 Name of the Company:  Select Products, paper company in Vance County.

Jobs Available:  Multiple positions open immediately:  CDL Truck Drivers, Maintenance Mechanics, Fork Lift Operators, and Order Pickers/Packers.  Full-time.

Method of Contact:Apply in person at Select Products facility, 1133 Poplar Creek Road, Henderson, across from main campus of VGCC.  Zollie Perry, Human Resources Manager.

 

Some of these businesses are present or past advertisers of WIZS.  Being an ad client is not a condition of being listed or broadcast.  This is not a paid ad.

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The Local Skinny! Nobles Talks Latest At The Animal Shelter

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Thanks to a local volunteer firefighter, the animals up for rescue or adoption at Vance County Animal Services may get some extra “likes” that just might land them in their furever home.

Lightning, a male lab mix, is the first animal to be named “Firedog of the Month” on the Facebook page of Watkins Volunteer Fire Department.

Frankie Nobles, Vance County’s chief animal services officer, said “there’s no telling how many people have seen him” since his picture was first posted a few days ago.

Nobles told John C. Rose on Monday’s The Local Skinny! that he gives all the credit to volunteer firefighter Justin Simmons. It was his idea to feature an adoptable pet from the animal shelter on social media to spread the word about the animals.

It’s a great way to “get the animals recognized and get them out of the shelter,” Nobles said. Just last week, the shelter took in more than 30 kittens; luckily, one rescue organization wanted every single one, and Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society was able to transport them last Friday evening.

Having volunteers like Simmons who think outside the box are certainly helpful as the shelter gets more and more animals, whether they come in as strays or as owner surrenders, as in Lightning’s case.

He said volunteers are welcome at the shelter and their efforts go a long way to socialize animals and prepare them for adoption or rescue.

“Volunteers can get out and walk them – it really helps them out a lot,” Nobles said.

He and his staff are making plans to take puppies or dogs on visits to other county offices and to get the dogs more visible in the community with walks downtown, for example.

It helps the dogs expend some energy, gets them out of their kennels for a bit and – who knows – maybe they’ll find a new home in the process.

Find a photo of Lightning on the Watkins Volunteer Fire Department’s Facebook page and stay tuned for the next Firedog of the Month.

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The Local Skinny! Maria Parham Health To Host Job Fair On Thursday

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Maria Parham Health is hosting a job fair from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 19. There are a variety of clinical and non-clinical jobs available.

Human Resources Director Randy Toscano spoke with John C. Rose on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny! and said job applicants could possibly be extended an offer at the job fair.

Applicants should bring a resume and may apply online beforehand, but it’s not necessary, Toscano said. There will be a computer set up in the hospital lobby to apply. There will be information tables from each department set up and the department heads will be available to speak with prospective applicants.

Among the departments that are looking to fill positions are nursing, radiology, registration and labs, he said. Individuals who are interested in a career in the health care industry are encouraged to attend. “You can walk out with a new career,” Toscano said.

There is always a need for phlebotomists, LPNs and RNs, he added, but also in non-clinical areas such as housekeeping, registration and food service.

Register online at https://www.mariaparham.com/

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The Local Skinny! The Doctor Is In! Free Medical Event This Weekend

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The Vance Charter School parking lot transforms into a large waiting room this weekend as a pop-up medical clinic comes to town.

All services are free of charge, and organizers say the only thing folks need to bring may be an umbrella, as rain is forecast for the weekend. The parking lot will open at midnight tomorrow (Friday, May 13) and the clinic will begin at 6 a.m.

Rishabh Jain said the Remote Area Medical clinic will provide medical, dental and vision care for anyone who comes out – no ID is required and no proof of insurance is needed. The school is located at 2090 Ross Mill Rd.

“It’s general health and wellness that we’re trying to promote,” Rishi Dasgupta said. There will be additional resources on site – including boxes of fresh produce – for participants if they’d like them. The idea is to look at health holistically, he said.

In addition to general checkups, there will be women’s health specialists present; dental services include cleanings, fillings, extractions and X-rays and vision patients can expect to get eyeglasses after about an hour, Jain said.

Both Jain and  and Dasgupta graduated from Duke University last weekend and have helped organize the RAM clinic. Both men will be at the two-day clinic this weekend, along with more than 30 other Duke undergrads who have helped plan the event.

“These clinics promote health and wellness in the community,” Dasgupta said “Anyone is welcome at a RAM clinic.”

A patient who needs dental and vision care may need to come both days, because Jain said medical services can be paired with dental or vision services, but not both in one day.

For patients who may need follow-up care, there will be a list of resources available. “We don’t want to identify a problem and send someone home with no next steps,” Jain said.

Visit www.ramusa.org to learn more.

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Home And Garden Show 05-11-22

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

 

  • After planting seed watch for crusting of soil after heavy rains soon after planting your seed this crusting of soil can hinder the emergence of your seed so lightly break up that crust so seeds cam emerge well.
  • When spraying the vegetable garden for weeds, insects or disease, be sure to check the instructions for how long you need to wait until you can harvest.
  • Maintain your fruit tree spray program according to label directions for good fruit this year.
  • When purchasing products for weed, insect or disease control, consider buying a “ready to use” option. They require no mixing and usually have just enough product for the job.
  • Protect yourself from the sun when doing garden chores Ex. Wide brimmed hat, sun mask,
  • If you are shopping for a backpack spray, look for one with a hip strap. That distributes the weight better and makes it much more comfortable.
  • Have two garden sprayers 1 Labeled weed control 2 Labeled Insecticides

 

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The Local Skinny! Ridgeway Opry House To Re – Open This Saturday Night

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The Ridgeway Opry House is back open for business as of this Saturday evening. And Frieda Harlow invites anyone interested in hearing – or playing – some good ol’ fashioned country bluegrass music to come on out. The doors open at 5 p.m. and the music commences at 6:30 p.m.

Locals Jimmy Barrier and Keith Aiken are among those musicians that are scheduled to perform, Harlow told Bill Harris on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny!

Harlow owns the Opry House, located at 704 U.S. 1 in Ridgeway. She said she is dedicated to the preservation of old-time country bluegrass mountain music, but she’s open to other types of music that folks want to bring to the stage.

There’s been beach music and other types of music – “a lot of fine musicians” who have come to play.

“Dwight Moody came in one Saturday night,” Harlow recalled. “He came in all dressed up – boy, he looked good. He could really play the fiddle, he played guitar and sang.”

And then there’s Andrew Marlin of Mandolin Orange, now called Watchhouse. “He started out coming to the opry when he was about 14,” Harlow said of the Warrenton-born Marlin. She said she didn’t know much of the music he played, but that’s ok. “I always give them a chance,” she said of musicians and singers. “And look where Andrew is now.”

Just as she did when Marlin took the stage, she puts singers and musicians down to play three or four songs. Bands get an hour of playing time, she said.

“All you’ve got to do is call me and I’ll put you on stage,” Harlow said. “I’ll make you a star for a night and make your dreams come true.”

Tickets are $7. Soft drinks are available, and feel free to bring some snacks for the evening. The opry can hold about 100 people and Harlow said she hopes to fill it up on Saturday night.

Contact Harlow at 252.456.3890 or 919.702.2464 to arrange to be on the program.

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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 05-10-22

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The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for May 10, 2022. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email Michele@hendersonvance.org to be included.

Name of the Company: Select Products, 1133 Poplar Creek Road, Henderson, NC

Jobs Available: Multiple Positions Open!  Forklift Operator, Maintenance Mechanic, Order Picker/Packer, Shipping and Receiving Clerk, and CDL Drivers.  Skills needed are related to positions, such as certified forklift driving training, or current CDL license, and all positions require good communications skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, organization skills with attention to detail, and mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.  Full-Time, Shift Hours.

Method of Contact: https://www.selectproducts-usa.com/careers/ – Submit resume online.

 

Name of the Company: Benchmark Community Bank

Jobs Available: Peak Time Relationship Teller.  Monday-Friday Part-Time.  25 hours per week.

Method of Contact: Apply online at www.applicantpro.com/openings/bcbonline/jobs

 

Name of the Company: Salvation Army – Red Shield Club and Community Center

Jobs Available: Openings for Summer Camp Youth Development Professionals.  Supervises and leads youth activities and programs for summer camp.  In charge of conducting indoor and outdoor camp program, maintain records, maintain program facilities, equipment and materials.  High School Diploma or equivalent.

Method of Contact: Apply online through Indeed.com.  Questions call Gina Eaves at 252-438-7107 at the Salvation Army on Ross Mill Road in Henderson, NC.

 

Name of the Company:  Chick-fil-A Restaurant, 200 Trade Street in Henderson NC. 

Jobs Available: Open positions for Cashiers, Drive Thru, Kitchen Help, and Front of House Team.  Part-time and Full-Time, Day and Evening Shifts Available.  Will train the right applicant who is friendly and enthusiastic. 16 years old and older.

Method of Contact:  Apply online at Chick-fil-A.com/careers.  Text the word chicken to 252-359-3232.  Open in-person interviews will be conducted on Thursday, May 12 from 4-6 pm at the restaurant, off Dabney Drive in Henderson, NC.  Show up and automatically get an interview.

 

Name of the Company: Fred’s Towing and Transport

Jobs Available:  Positions that are open are Rollback Driver, Service Technician, Shop Mechanic, Night/Weekend Dispatcher, and Shop Assistant.  Competitive wages offered. Benefits offered:  Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision; Vacation and Sick Time.  Provide on the job training to the right applicants.

Method of Contact: Apply in person at 340 Industry Drive, Henderson.  Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm. Or email Karrie Fogg at karrie@fredstowing.com

 

 Name of the Company: MR Williams, Inc, 235 Raleigh Road in Henderson.

Jobs Available: Opening for Order Selector/Picker.  $31,000 – 37,400 annual salary range.  Full-Time.  2nd Shift needed, Sunday – Thursday starting at 11 am daily.  High School diploma or 2 yrs warehouse experience.  Must be 18 yrs or older. Mus be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to lift over 50 lbs.  Full benefits offered.

Method of Contact: Apply online through Indeed.com.  Questions, call Human Resource Department at 800-733-8104.

 

Some of these businesses are present or past advertisers of WIZS.  Being an ad client is not a condition of being listed or broadcast.  This is not a paid ad.

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