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Mark Ferri, veteran and Vance County Animal Shelter volunteer, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss June’s designation as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month.
According to the American Psychiatric Association’s website, PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault.
Ferri discussed the stigma of mental health disorders and the importance of seeking treatment and support.
Citing studies that show interacting with animals is soothing to those with PTSD, Ferri encouraged listeners to participate in dog walks at the Vance County Animal Shelter. Dogs may be walked in one of the shelter’s fenced-in pastures.
Hours of operation for the Vance County Animal Shelter, located at 1243 Brodie Rd in Henderson, are Monday: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m., Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Thursday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday: Closed, Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Sunday: Closed.
To hear Ferri’s interview in its entirety, click the play button below. Listen live to WIZS’ Town Talk Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com.
Vance Co. Schools Provides Free Summer Meals for Local Children
/by WIZS Staff100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm
-Information courtesy Terri Hedrick, Public Information Officer, Vance County Schools
The Vance County Schools Nutrition Program is once again providing free meals over the summer to students.
Breakfast and lunch are provided to approximately 500 children at the two VCS Read to Achieve Summer Camps held at Aycock Elementary and L.B. Yancey Elementary from now through July 18.
VCS also feeds approximately 100 children breakfast and lunch through the Mi Centro program at Aycock Elementary for eight weeks in the summer. Mi Centro is a pre-school program for children who do not speak English as their primary language. This program helps with English language development, social skills and academics to prepare children for kindergarten. Meals to all of these camps/programs are free.
Through a federal grant program, VCS provides free lunches to churches, daycares, pre-schools, or other organizations in Vance County who serve children during the summer. According to VCS Public Information Officer Terri Hedrick, all the administrators of the programs have to do is contact the VCS School Nutrition staff to provide basic information.
The administrators in the programs must come to Aycock Elementary (where meals are prepared) to pick up the lunches and take them back to their sites. Hedrick said there are currently 20 summer programs in the county for which VCS provides lunches.
“We have done all of this for several years over the summer because we know many children have inadequate food supplies at home,” stated Hedrick.
Town Talk: June is PTSD Awareness Month 06/19/19
/by Kelly Bondurant100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm
Mark Ferri, veteran and Vance County Animal Shelter volunteer, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss June’s designation as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month.
According to the American Psychiatric Association’s website, PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault.
Ferri discussed the stigma of mental health disorders and the importance of seeking treatment and support.
Citing studies that show interacting with animals is soothing to those with PTSD, Ferri encouraged listeners to participate in dog walks at the Vance County Animal Shelter. Dogs may be walked in one of the shelter’s fenced-in pastures.
Hours of operation for the Vance County Animal Shelter, located at 1243 Brodie Rd in Henderson, are Monday: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m., Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Thursday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday: Closed, Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Sunday: Closed.
To hear Ferri’s interview in its entirety, click the play button below. Listen live to WIZS’ Town Talk Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com.
Granville County JCPC Recognizes Beeler For Years of Service
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-Press Release, Granville County Government
The Granville County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) recently recognized outgoing Chairman Art Beeler for his years of service to the JCPC and to the youth and families of Granville County.
Beeler has served as JCPC District 5 representative for the past six years.
Pictured (left to right) are Incoming JCPC Chair Reverend Tolokun Omokunde, Outgoing Chair Art Beeler, and Vice-Chair Chief Keith King. (Granville Co. Govt. photo)
City of Oxford Seeking Downtown, Historical Pictures
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-Information courtesy the City of Oxford
The City of Oxford is seeking photos from around the city to use on its website. Desired photos include those of downtown Oxford and pictures of historical homes, buildings or scenery.
Please submit anything you are willing to share to City Clerk Cynthia Bowen by email at cbowen@oxfordnc.org.
The City of Oxford thanks you!
Remains of POW/MIA Jones Returning Home on Honor Mission – June 20
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-Press Release, Franklin County Government
An Honor Mission for Private First Class William Hoover Jones, POW/MIA, is set for June 20, 2019. Jones was presumed dead since December 31, 1953. His remains are now being returned home for his final resting place in Nash County. The escort should depart from RDU at 11:15 a.m. and travel I 540 to US 64 to Nash County, escorted by the North Carolina Highway Patrol, for burial.
The public is invited to stand with local EMS, Fire Departments and other auxiliaries and show honor for our fallen comrade and to honor PFC Jones’ service to our country. Overpasses and exits will be lined along the route with military and veteran supporters including US 264 and NC 39 overpasses and exits at Tant Road, Lewis Road and Stallings Road.
PFC Jones was awarded Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Korean Service Medal and many others.
For additional information, contact Franklin County Veteran’s Services Director Brenda Wilkins at (919) 496- 1939.
Jones Arrested on First Degree Burglary Charge
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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
On June 18, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division with assistance from the Community Action Team arrested Demetrius Edward Jones, age 25, a resident of 455 Loblolly Circle, Louisburg.
On June 18, 2019, at approximately 1 a.m. deputies were dispatched to 320 Loblolly Circle, Louisburg after the resident heard someone forcing open her back door. Based on the description of the suspect and the assistance of the Sheriff’s Office K-9, Demetrius Edward Jones was taken into custody.
Demetrius Edward Jones was charged with one (1) count of First Degree Burglary and was placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $70,000 secured bond.
Terry M. Wright, Chief of Staff
On June 18, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division with assistance from the Community Action Team arrested Demetrius Edward Jones, age 25, a resident of 455 Loblolly Circle, Louisburg. Jones was charged with one (1) count of First Degree Burglary and was placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $70,000 secured bond. (FCSO photo)
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Jackson Recipient of Superintendent of the Year Award
/by WIZS Staff-Press Release, Vance County Schools
Vance County Schools Superintendent Anthony Jackson has been selected as the recipient of the 2019-2020 Central Carolina Regional Education Service Alliance (CCRESA) Superintendent of the Year Award.
He was presented the award on June 17 by Dr. Neil Pederson, executive director of CCRESA, during the Vance County School System’s administrative meeting.
Jackson received the award for his outstanding leadership in the school system. For the 2018-2019 school year, he led the successful consolidation of two middle schools and two high schools. In addition, he has led local schools to an improved graduation rate of over 82 percent and improved student performances at all grade levels. He also has been instrumental in leading efforts to continually improve community involvement in our public schools.
Jackson has just completed his fourth school year as the leader of Vance County Schools. He joined the school system in August of 2015.
Dr. Anthony Jackson, right, accepts the CCRESA Superintendent of the Year Award from Dr. Neil Pederson, executive director of CCRESA. (VCS photo)
Fox Pond Park to Light Up the Night With Fireworks, Jazz Performances
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center
Fireworks in the Park: The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department presents Fireworks in the Park! This FREE event will be held at Fox Pond Park on Friday, July 5, 2019.
Fox Pond Park will close at 5 p.m. Shuttling from Aycock Recreation Center will begin at 5:30 p.m. No parking will be allowed at Fox Pond Park.
Jazz in the Park festivities (see below) will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m.
Jazz in the Park: Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department presents the Just Friends Jazz Quintet for “Jazz in the Park” with performances by Kuumba, Queen Diva Rose, Chris Hunter and Serena Wiley on Friday, July 5, 2019, at Fox Pond Park Amphitheater from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
No parking will be allowed at Fox Pond Park. Shuttling from Aycock Recreation Center will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Fox Pond is located at 467 Vicksboro Rd in Henderson. Aycock Recreation Center, the site for all event parking, is located at 307 Carey Chapel Rd in Henderson. For more information, please contact Tara Goolsby at (252) 438-3948 or email tgoolsby@ci.henderson.nc.us.