Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Tools For Parents
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TownTalk: Powerful Tools For Caregivers
Providing care to family members when they need it for a short-term recovery period is one thing, but being a caregiver for someone with a chronic health condition requires stamina and patience, with a generous done of humor thrown in for good measure.
And although caregivers can be really good at making sure they’re doing the very best for those in their care, they may not be so great at taking care of their own needs. But a class offered through the Kerr-Tar Area Agency on Aging may be just the thing to help caregivers take those all-important steps to learn how to be good to themselves, too.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week course offered via Zoom for caregivers to learn about self-care as they also learn about resources available in the community, said Susan Tucker, an administrative assistant at KTCOG who also has provided care to a family member. The class begins Tuesday, May 17 and continues on Tuesdays through June 21. The class is from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Tucker told John C. Rose on Wednesday’s Town Talk that she was unprepared for her role as a caregiver to her mother back in 2016. When she took this course she said she learned how to “not just survive, but to thrive as a caregiver.”
So much so, in fact, that she became an instructor for the course.
Michael Patterson, KTCOG’s family caregiver specialist, also is a course instructor. “It’s a six-week opportunity to learn not only about caregiving but to learn about themselves,” Patterson said. The course is designed for those who are actively caring for an aging adult. Each session builds on the previous session, so it’s important to try to carve out that 90 minutes each week to log in and participate, Tucker said.
In fact, that’s an important point for caregivers to remember, Tucker and Patterson said – making time to do things just for yourself. It’s not selfish; rather, it’s necessary to maintain a semblance of balance between daily life and being a caregiver.
Burnout is a real issue among caregivers, Patterson said. “It’s impossible to pour from an empty cup,” he said.
The class will help caregivers learn how to manage emotions, reduce stress and cope with the issues and demands that go along with providing care to someone with a chronic condition.
John and Linda Sigmon took the class and they said it helped them with feelings of being overwhelmed and frustrated while caring for a loved one.
“You’re fighting not only the disease but your inability to deal with it,” John said, adding that the course increased his understanding and helped him manage his emotions so he didn’t “get totally wiped out.”
Linda said she looked forward to the 90-minute sessions as “a little oasis of time” in her week, during which she learned things that she could adapt and apply to her own situation.
John said he found the instructors to be humorous and witty, but also compassionate. “They’ve been there, too,” he said; the class instructors also have been caregivers themselves, he said.
Patterson said the class teaches breathing techniques and meditation, as well as understanding emotional triggers.
“They learn what ways they can make a difference in their daily living to improve themselves – which will improve them as caregivers,” he added.
To register for the class, contact Tucker at 252.436.2040. Visit https://www.kerrtarcog.org/ to find more information.
Home And Garden Show 05-04-22
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- Select vegetable varieties that have disease resistance. Ex Celebrity, Early Girl Tomatoes
- Use heavy duty chemical resistant gloves any time you handle or apply pesticides.
- If you have weeds in your pond bring Cooperative Extension a sample we can identify the weeds and suggest how to control those pond weeds ex Duckweed, Water Meal.
- Find out the full grown size of any trees or shrubs you plant and make sure they have room to reach that size.
- Try electric fence if wildlife are eating your garden.
- Shrubs with significant dieback will rarely recover to an attractive form. Consider replacing them with a different species of plant.
- Vegetable gardens need at least 1 inch of rain or irrigation per week.
- Be cautious with herbicides that provide long term control, as they can damage trees and shrubs through root uptake.
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TownTalk: Zeta Phi Beta Plans Charter Celebration
The local chapter of an international sorority is living up to its founding principles with a flurry of activities this weekend to which the public is invited.
The guiding principles of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. are scholarship, service, sisterhood and finer womanhood, and the local chapter is checking all the boxes to fulfill those principles.
Nikeena Boyd-Kearsey represents the Phi Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and she spoke with John C. Rose about an event taking place on Friday, May 6 to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the local charter. Phi Zeta covers Vance, Granville, Warren and Franklin counties.
The celebration will be held from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Tiffany’s of Henderson, located at 110 S. Garnett St. Tickets are $25 and attendees will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and the music of DJ MIC DUB.
“We are so looking forward to celebrating 72 years of being a chapter of Zeta Phi Beta,” Boyd-Kearsey said. The sorority was founded at Howard University in 1920; the local chapter received its charter on May 5, 1960.
The event is a time for dancing, fellowship and just being together, she said, as well as a time to remember the sorority’s founders and members. “We’re looking to have a good time with our community,” Boyd-Kearsey said. The event is sure to check the boxes of sisterhood and finer womanhood – the attire for the event is “dress to impress.”
This particular type of celebration is a first for the local chapter, which is active in volunteer efforts across the counties it serves. The women have participated in the March of Dimes, donated to Warren County Middle School to promote autism awareness and donated items to the Cancer Center at Maria Parham Health, among others, she said. The principle of service – check!
And on Saturday, May 7, the local chapter will join forces with the Fayetteville State University National Alumni Society to host a candidates’ forum for Vance County residents.
The forum will begin at 3 p.m. in the auditorium of E.M. Rollins Elementary on Rollins Ave.
Candidates will discuss important local issues like gun violence, crime and economic development and will have a chance to inform citizens of their platforms, Boyd-Kearsey said.
Organizers request that campaign materials – signs, brochures, shirts and the like – be left outside the auditorium during the non-partisan forum. There will be a table for campaign materials located outside the auditorium for anyone interested in learning more about the candidates.
As for the principle of scholarship, the Phi Zeta chapter encourages any female who is graduating from a high school in the four-county area to apply for a $150 scholarship from the sorority. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 13. Boyd-Kearsey said winners would be notified by the end of May.
Tickets to the Friday celebration are available from any Phi Zeta member or through Paypal. Contact phizetapay@gmail.com to learn more.
Questions about any of the chapter’s events can be sent to phizetazpb@gmail.com.
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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 05-03-22
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for May 3, 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: Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce
Jobs Available: Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper. Full -Time, Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. We are a business membership based non-profit association. Experienced in bookkeeping skills and QuickBooks a plus. Professional appearance, enjoys meeting new people, assist with Chamber sponsored events and programs, attention to detail, organized, and willing to learn through video/training modules. Beginning salary $30,000 depending on experience.
Method of Contact: Send resume to michele@hendersonvance.org, or to robin.reed@expresspros.com. Questions about position call Michele Burgess at 252-438-8414.
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: Eckerd Connects – Girls Residential Academy at Kerr Lake
633 Shepard’s Way Lane, Manson, NC 27553
Jobs Available: Youth Counselors Needed. Must be 21 years old. Need to have experience with working with young people through non-profit volunteers, churches, or scouting programs. All shifts available – 8 hours each. Starting salary at $15, negotiable with experience.
Method of Contact: Call Lorena Marquez at 828-358-8895. Or email lmarquez@eckerd.org
Name of the Company: 3HC Home Health Care
Jobs Available: Clinical Secretary II. Full-Time Administrative Position. High School Diploma required and Associates Degree preferred. Applicant must have excellent computer skills, ability to work independently. Experience in medical terminology a plus. Proper telephone etiquette. Duties may include scheduling for professional staff members, ordering patient supplies, maintain patient records, and create and maintain new patient admissions packets.
Method of Contact: Apply to Rachel Richardson at R.Richardson@3hc.org or at the HC3 Home Health Care office on Beckford Drive in Henderson, or online at Indeed.com.
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 Fred’s Towing and Transport
Jobs Available Multiple positions available – Roll Back Driver, Shop Mechanic, Shop Assistant, Night and Weekend Dispatcher.
Method of Contact: Apply in person at Fred’s Towing and Transport Office, 400 Industry Drive in Henderson Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. If you have questions, call 252-430-0082.
Name of the Company: For Your Occasion Event Rentals
Jobs Available: Tent Installer/Warehouse Professional. Execute installation and breakdown of events; Warehouse operation organization, maintenance, and cleaning; Delivery vehicle drive crews; Must be organized, detailed oriented, team driven, problem solver, adaptable to changing conditions, and effectively communicate with team player skills. Experience with warehouse and fork lift driving a plus. Flexible schedule with long days and weekend hours. Professional appearance and demeanor. Full time with room for growth. Up to $16 per hour. 8 hour shift.
Method of Contact: Email resume to info@fyoeventrentals.com or call 252-492-9800. East Andrews Avenue, Henderson NC. website: http://fyoeventrentals.com/
Name of the Company: Pizza Inn
Jobs Available: Hiring for all positions. Wait Staff, Dishwashers, Pizza Cutters, Salad Bar Handlers, and Cooks. Full-time and Part-time shifts.
Method of Contact: Contact 252-492-2144. Go online to pizzainn.com and print out application form, and bring filled out application form to Pizza Inn Restaurant on 1250 Coble Boulevard, in Henderson.
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
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Cooperative Extension With Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden
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Henderson Man Shot Dead; Two Suspects Charged With First-Degree Murder
A Henderson man was killed in the early morning hours of Friday, Apr. 29 and police have charged two Oxford residents with first-degree murder.
James E. Mellon, 27, of 465 Powell St., died of a single gunshot wound, according to information received Monday morning from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow.
Police responded to 465 Powell St. at 12:45 a.m. Friday after receiving a report of a shooting at the location.
When officers arrived, they found Mellon, who had suffered a single gunshot wound. He died at the scene, according to Barrow.
“Solid leads were quickly established, and through the diligent work of the Henderson Police Department, we were able to develop suspect information leading to the arrest of two individuals thus far,” Barrow said.
Rashaun Hunt and Jada Peace, both 21 years old, have been charged in connection with the death. They were remanded to remanded to the Vance County Detention Facility pending initial court appearances.
The Henderson Police Department requests assistance from the public in identifying other suspects who may be involved in this case.
If anyone has any information about this incident, please contact the police department via Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252.492.1925, by using the P3 app, by calling the police department at 252.438.4141, or by Facebook or Instagram.
Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information assisting in criminal cases.
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Landowner Liability
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