Turning Point Community Development Corporation continues its outreach in the area with Community Day 2021 set for Saturday, Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Turning Point Director Chalis Henderson invites schoolchildren to come out for backpacks stuffed with school supplies and enjoy a variety of activities for the whole family.
Henderson was the guest on Wednesday’s Town Talk and shared details of the event with John C. Rose and Trey Snide.
“Everything’s going to be outside,” she said, except the barbershop. Two barbers will be socially distanced in the large multipurpose room of the Turning Point community engagement building, located near the interchange of Norlina and Warrenton roads in Henderson. Vendors will be distanced appropriately on the lawn. “We will enjoy seeing people, but we definitely want people to feel safe and healthy,” Henderson said.
“We have a large group of community resource vendors – it’s going to be a family-friendly, fun event,” she said. And those 120 backpacks? They’ll be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so come out early.
One note to parents: Henderson said the child should be present to receive the backpack and parents should be prepared to give a name, phone number and the county they live in for the backpack giveaway.
The mobile learning lab will be up and running for the event as well. Henderson said the school bus-turned learning lab has been outfitted with air conditioning, so it will be on the road in August. A couple of young people will be on the bus to provide demonstrations of some of the lab’s functions.
Last year’s Community Day event was cancelled because of the pandemic, which makes this Saturday’s event even more special and important. It’s important for residents in the area to become aware of resources that are available to them, she added.
Established as a community development entity, Turning Point has become a place of empowerment and community engagement. Providing backpacks and having events to share resources are just two ways for Turning Point to “live” its vision statement: We believe rural communities can thrive and flourish.”
Henderson said she was heartened to see so many community members – and parents that are served through Turning Point – show up to bring donations of school supplies to help fill out the backpacks.
The non-profit had gotten the backpacks and a few school supplies, but Henderson said she felt like they needed some more. So she set up a one-week drive to collect supplies and she said there was “an overflow of resources coming in.”
Turning Point will have raffle tickets available on Saturday for the chance to win a complete HVAC system. Tickets are $10, she said. The prize is made possible by Ranes Heating and Air and Henderson said “100 percent of the proceeds go to Turning Point CDC.” The winner will be announced in October. Tickets also may be purchased via a link on its website www.turningpointcdc.org
Also available at the Community Day event are t-shirts emblazoned with the Turning Point vision statement: “We believe rural communities can thrive and flourish.”
Turning Point CDC Director Chalis Henderson Interview Audio. Click Play Below.
McClary, Purple Heart Recipient, To Speak At Living Stones Church Of God Aug. 8
/by Laura GabelClebe McClary said he enjoys playing golf, a sport he took up later in life, after meeting PGA golfer Billy Casper. It wasn’t the first time he’d met Casper however; the first time was when he was in a military hospital bed, facing a leg amputation.
First Lt. Patrick C. “Clebe” McClary III USMC (Retired) recounted the story to John C. Rose on Thursday’s Town Talk: He was a platoon leader in the First Reconnaissance Battalion in Vietnam when the Viet Cong attacked. He attributes his very existence today to a visit by the PGA golfer. “He said, ‘I’m praying for you. God’s got a plan for your life. Don’t quit,’” McClary said.
Casper wasn’t for the war, McClary said, “but he was for the troops.”
So when McClary got the chance to meet Casper at the Masters Tournament a few years ago, he took it. And he also took up golf.
He said he enjoys the beauty of the course, and the chance to witness to others while he’s out there.
McClary will be the featured speaker Sunday at Living Stones Church of God Worship Center in Oxford. He is speaking in conjunction with the annual observance of Purple Heart Day on Saturday, Aug. 7.
“Purple Hearts – that’s a medal you don’t want,” McClary said. “You’ve got to get shot to get that rascal,” he said. And he has three of them.
McClary shares his story and the message of having “a personal relationship with a living Savior. Know the Lord. You don’t know when it’s going to be your last day,” he said.
See more about McClary, visit www.clebemcclary.com.
Listen here to the full interview with Clebe McClary.
Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Redirecting
/by Bill HarrisListen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.
VGCC’s Dean Kali Brown Selected For Statewide Leadership Academy
/by Laura GabelKali Brown, dean of student access and support at Vance-Granville Community College, has been accepted to participate in the 2021 Chief Student Development Administrators Leadership Academy.
This academy, developed through the North Carolina Community College System, invites a select number of administrative leaders from the state’s 58 community colleges to participate each year in the program, according to a press statement from VGCC.
Over the course of several months, participants will study multiple topics, including best practices for serving students, continuous improvement, communications, higher education legal issues, and resource management.
“We congratulate Dean Kali Brown on being recognized as a leader in our state’s community college system, and we know that she will use what she learns in the academy to support our Vanguards,” said VGCC President Dr. Rachel Desmarais.
Brown is a resident of Franklinton and has worked for VGCC since 2011, when she joined the college’s financial aid office. She moved from assistant director of financial aid to director in 2013. She was named VGCC staff member of the year in 2015-16. She became dean of student support services in 2017 and has been in her current role since 2019.
“I am absolutely delighted to be selected into the 2021 Chief Student Development Administrators Leadership Academy, which provides an exceptional networking opportunity to learn from experts and leaders in the field of student services,” Brown said
Brown previously worked in financial aid and student services at her alma mater, Arkansas State University as well as Arkansas State University – Newport (a community college), and Pulaski Technical College in Arkansas. Brown earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics at Arkansas State, and a master’s degree in higher education – educational leadership at Liberty University.
While at VGCC, Brown has served on various committees, including the strategic enrollment management committee, academic affairs committee, marketing advisory council, scholarships committee, leadership & planning council and the recruitment & retention committee.
She is a 2018 graduate of the N.C. Community College Leadership program and has trained other professionals throughout the state by conducting workshops sponsored by the North Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, the N.C. Community College System and the N.C. State Education Assistance Authority.
WIZS Local News Audio 8-5-21 Noon
/by Bill HarrisThank you for listening to WIZS Radio, Your Community Voice!
Warren County Seeks New Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organization
/by WIZS Staff– press release –
Warren County is now included in the group of counties that have made a decision to move to a new Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organization (LME/MCO). These organizations are responsible for providing behavioral healthcare services in North Carolina. Warren County is currently served in the Cardinal Innovations Healthcare catchment area, which extends from Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to the Virginia border at Warren County.
Effective August 3rd, Warren County will provide notice to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Cohen of the County’s intent to disengage from the Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organization, Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, and realign with Eastpointe.
The Warren County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution and disengagement plan and will be seeking stakeholder and citizen feedback.
For more information, contact the County Manager, Vincent Jones, at the Warren County Manager’s Office at 252-257-3115.
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– Additional information provided by Warren County:
WARREN COUNTY PLAN TO DISENGAGE FROM CARDINAL INNOVATIONS AND JOIN EASTPOINTE LME/MCO.
On August 2nd, 2021, the Warren County Board of Commissioners voted to seek permission from the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service (DHHS) to disengage from Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, a Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organization (LME/MCO) managing mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities and substance use services. North Carolina statute 122C-115(a3) permits a county to request disengagement from a LME/MCO and to join another LME/MCO. In light of the impending merger between Cardinal Innovations Healthcare and Vaya Health, Warren County has chosen to join Eastpointe LME/MCO. The Board of Eastpoint voted to accept Warren County as a member.
We do not know how quickly this change will occur. Warren County and Eastpointe LME/MCO have requested an effective date of October 1, 2021, subject to the approval of DHHS.
Actions to be taken immediately:
Actions to be Taken Upon Approval by DHHS:
TownTalk: Turning Point CDC Community Day Aug 7
/by Laura GabelTurning Point Community Development Corporation continues its outreach in the area with Community Day 2021 set for Saturday, Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Turning Point Director Chalis Henderson invites schoolchildren to come out for backpacks stuffed with school supplies and enjoy a variety of activities for the whole family.
Henderson was the guest on Wednesday’s Town Talk and shared details of the event with John C. Rose and Trey Snide.
“Everything’s going to be outside,” she said, except the barbershop. Two barbers will be socially distanced in the large multipurpose room of the Turning Point community engagement building, located near the interchange of Norlina and Warrenton roads in Henderson. Vendors will be distanced appropriately on the lawn. “We will enjoy seeing people, but we definitely want people to feel safe and healthy,” Henderson said.
“We have a large group of community resource vendors – it’s going to be a family-friendly, fun event,” she said. And those 120 backpacks? They’ll be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so come out early.
One note to parents: Henderson said the child should be present to receive the backpack and parents should be prepared to give a name, phone number and the county they live in for the backpack giveaway.
The mobile learning lab will be up and running for the event as well. Henderson said the school bus-turned learning lab has been outfitted with air conditioning, so it will be on the road in August. A couple of young people will be on the bus to provide demonstrations of some of the lab’s functions.
Last year’s Community Day event was cancelled because of the pandemic, which makes this Saturday’s event even more special and important. It’s important for residents in the area to become aware of resources that are available to them, she added.
Established as a community development entity, Turning Point has become a place of empowerment and community engagement. Providing backpacks and having events to share resources are just two ways for Turning Point to “live” its vision statement: We believe rural communities can thrive and flourish.”
Henderson said she was heartened to see so many community members – and parents that are served through Turning Point – show up to bring donations of school supplies to help fill out the backpacks.
The non-profit had gotten the backpacks and a few school supplies, but Henderson said she felt like they needed some more. So she set up a one-week drive to collect supplies and she said there was “an overflow of resources coming in.”
Turning Point will have raffle tickets available on Saturday for the chance to win a complete HVAC system. Tickets are $10, she said. The prize is made possible by Ranes Heating and Air and Henderson said “100 percent of the proceeds go to Turning Point CDC.” The winner will be announced in October. Tickets also may be purchased via a link on its website www.turningpointcdc.org
Also available at the Community Day event are t-shirts emblazoned with the Turning Point vision statement: “We believe rural communities can thrive and flourish.”
Turning Point CDC Director Chalis Henderson Interview Audio. Click Play Below.
Leadership Granville Deadline Fri, Aug 6
/by Laura GabelApplications for the 2021-22 Leadership Granville class are due by Friday, Aug. 6.
The educational program, designed to offer leadership training and a broader knowledge of the county to its citizens, will kick off on Sept. 14.
Participants have the opportunity to acquire knowledge of the community and become personally and professionally acquainted with the county’s structure and life while developing leadership skills and networking opportunities, according to a statement from Lauren Roberson, executive director of the Granville County Chamber of Commerce.
Leadership Granville is sponsored by the local chamber, as well as Granville County Public Schools and Vance-Granville Community College.
Sessions involve field trips across the county, and include topics from county history and local government to recreational facilities, agriculture, business and industry.
Enrollment is limited. A limited number of scholarships are also available.
Applications are being taken until Aug. 6 and are available through the Granville County Chamber of Commerce Office, 124 Hillsboro Street in Oxford, or online at https://granville-chamber.com/member-services/leadership-granville.
For more information, call the chamber office at 919.693.6125 or email Roberson at lauren@granville-chamber.com.
SportsTalk: Trey Snide Named Cross Country Coach At Crossroads Christian
/by Bill HarrisMany people know Trey Snide as the host of the “Beach Music Blast” and “SportsTalk” on WIZS Radio. Some may have bought some advertising from him. Anyone who knows Trey also knows he is a true sports fan. What they might not know is that Trey coaches not only one team at Crossroads Christian but, now, two teams.
In addition to being the head baseball coach at the school, he has now been named head coach of the school’s cross country team. Trey brings experience from his time as a student who ran track for Lees-McRae College in the North Carolina mountains. When asked what that experience as an athlete in college gives him as a coach he said, “Never Give up even though you may feel like passing out.”
He has his runners at Crossroads Christian up early to run. Practice currently begins at 7:30 in the morning, and while that may seem early, he says the beautiful countryside where his players practice makes it much better. “Hills, water, woods, dirt, grass…everything you would find in competition,” Trey says of the area.
Coaching cross-country is different than coaching baseball or other team sports. Trey said it is more about the individual and finding ways for the individual to improve.
His team will have some pieces already in place with a 1A All State Runner and the team will looking to get the most from his and the other members of the team this season. The coach in Trey says, “They may say they can’t do anymore, but as a coach, you try to get a little bit more. Give me everything you’ve got.”
WIZS congratulates our own Trey Snide, the new cross country coach at Crossroads Christian.
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The Local Skinny! Home and Garden Show 8-4-21
/by John C. RoseThank you for listening to WIZS Radio. Your Community Voice!!
Each Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., Paul McKenzie and Wayne Rowland of the Vance County Cooperative Extension Service join us on air.
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/by John C. RoseThank you for listening to WIZS Radio. Your Community Voice!!
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