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WIZS Radio Local News Audio 11-11-21 Noon
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TownTalk: Gang Free Working To Vaccinate Families
Gang Free Inc. in Henderson is one of 10 sites across the state selected to partner with NC Department of Health and Human Services and Healthier Together to offer a six-week-long family vaccination clinic.
Melissa Elliott, founder of Gang-Free Inc. said 56 individuals participated in the Nov. 6 kickoff event at 940 County Home Road. “We’ve been rolling ever since,” she told John C. Rose on Wednesday’s Town Talk. The clinic is open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. The exception is Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 25) and Friday, Nov. 26. Appointment times are available, but not necessary. Elliott said drop-ins are welcome.
The clinic is for individuals of any age, she said, adding that they have the Pfizer vaccine recently approved for children 5-11. And anyone coming to get their first vaccine before Nov,. 30 will receive a $100 gift card, she added.
Elliott said it is “totally humbling” to see her organization listed among the other state sites that are hosting the family vaccination clinics and said it is a tribute to the mission of Gang-Free to be a location that seeks to offer help to the community.
Gang-Free Inc. isn’t a large organization, she acknowledged, but said what it may lack in size, it makes up for with community spirit.
“We’ve got hearts and we care about people,” she said.
Having a clinic that is open to the whole family is a great form of outreach, she said. Often, marginalized populations that face a scarcity of money and resources are a target for educating and informing about the vaccination. “We always educate before we vaccinate,” she said. Health educators on hand help explain the need for a vaccinated population. When Elliott hears them relate the COVID-19 vaccine to other routine and accepted vaccines that children get, she said it helps the public understand the importance of vaccination.
“I don’t see anything as a problem,” Elliott said, rather, “I’m always looking for solutions.” Helping people understand their role in helping their community is part of the group’s mission with the family vaccine clinic. “We’re going to knock all the barriers out of the way – we’re going to get them here,” Elliott emphasized.
If you need transportation, contact KARTS at 252.438.2573.
For more information about the clinic, call 252.598.0067.
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TownTalk: Lisa Harrison Praises Area Healthcare Workers; Appears Before Congress
If you receive a postcard in the mail from Granville Vance Public Health in the next little bit, Lisa Harrison surely would appreciate it if you agree to help out with a project that is currently underway in the two-county area.
Harrison, GVPH director, said the health department is conducting its community assessment to solicit information from residents about what is foremost on their minds with regard to health issues.
She told John C. Rose on Town Talk Wednesday that the health district is going to be sending out postcards to about 4,000 individuals – chosen at random – to complete an online survey that will be used to complete the community health assessment.
In addition, there will be two focus groups held next week – one at Gang Free Inc, 940 County Home Rd., Henderson on Nov. 16 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and a second at Oxford United Methodist Church, 105 W. McClanahan St., Oxford on Nov. 17 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For the past several years, the health department has focused on mental health, substance abuse, youth well-being and access to health care services. Results from the current community assessment will help inform the direction for county health professionals to take over the next several years. Harrison said she wants the public to say “what we should spend our time and money on in the next three years.”
As health director, she is attuned to the programs offered and services needed in Vance and Granville counties.
But Harrison also currently serves as president of the board of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), which has taken her to conferences and meetings across the country.
She recently testified before Congress about the national shortage of health care workers and a possible loan repayment program to improve the situation.
“It was a really nice opportunity to brag on our workforce,” Harrison said. Those health care workers who have been “working at the tip of the spear” during the COVID-19 pandemic need to have advocates like Harrison representing them on the national level.
The hearing lasted about 4 ½ hours, but she said it seemed like there was bipartisan support for the loan repayment program.
The front-line workers battling COVID-19 aren’t much different from soldiers defending the country and keeping it safe. “I appreciate that there was some discussion…to protect Americans,” she added.
As for the staff at the health department, Harrison has nothing but glowing comments to share. “It’s always an honor and a privilege to talk about (them),” she said. They are dedicated to this community and so “it’s easy for me to tell that story.” The health department locations in Henderson and Oxford have extended clinic hours to make it easier for people to come after work and school to get vaccinated.
“Now’s the time” to get vaccinated, Harrison said. “We don’t want any more variants…(and) certainly we don’t want any more deaths. A vaccine is the best way to protect everybody.”
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 11-10-21 Noon
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Home And Garden Show 11-10-21
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
THIS WEEK IN THE GARDEN
- Tips for backyard egg production
- Tips for backyard meat bird production
- Tips for raising goats/sheep
- Tips for pasture management for goats/sheep
- Meat vs. milk
- Processing options
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TownTalk: Salvation Army Prepares For Bell Ringing and Other Events
Area retailers are gearing up for the annual Christmas shopping season and the leaders of the local Salvation Army have numerous ways that area residents can join in while sharing hope with children in the community.
One way is by volunteering to ring the bell by the iconic Red Kettle that is synonymous with the Salvation Army. But there are other ways to make the holidays brighter as well, say Capts. Derrick and Odessa Smith of The Salvation Army of Henderson.
The Smiths were on Town Talk Tuesday and spoke to John C. Rose about upcoming events and ways the community can participate.
Odessa Smith said the annual Angel Tree campaign has about 300 children signed up to receive Christmas gifts. Now is the time to choose an angel from one of the Army’s tree locations, she said. Shoppers also can adopt an angel virtually by going online at either the Salvation Army site or from Walmart, which will send all selected gifts directly to the Salvation Army.
The Red Kettle Kickoff will be held Thursday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. outside Belk of Henderson. He said the kickoff event will be an exciting time, during which participants will learn how the kettles became a symbol for the work of the Salvation Army. Visit https://www.registertoring.com/ to sign up to volunteer.
“The calendar for that is picking up,” he noted. Individuals or groups may sign up to ring the bell outside area retail stores.
Odessa Smith said gifts purchased for the Angel Tree project may be dropped off at the Salvation Army facility, 2292 Ross Mill Road.
This year, she noted, many parents have included winter clothing items on the wish list for their children. Winter coats and other appropriate warm outerwear will be especially appreciated this year, she added.
The Ross Mill Road location is the spot to drop off food items, as well as toys and clothing for the Angel Tree project.
Thrift store items, however, should be taken directly to the store, located at 218 Raleigh Road.
As with the thrift store revenue, almost all of the money collected during the holiday Red Kettle Campaign stays right here in the community to support programs.
The Salvation Army just celebrated its 100th anniversary of work in the Henderson area. Derrick said he’s very thankful and pleased to have “great people committed to our organization to help us provide hope within our community.”
Whether it’s a Red Kettle outside a store or a food drive to help senior adults with groceries, the Smiths said collaboration within the community is crucial to their ongoing success. “Collaboration and partnerships like that are meaningful,” Derrick said.
Because of the strong community partnerships, the Smiths anticipate in early 2022 the beginning of youth music programs that include brass band and woodwind instruments, as well as archery, air rifle classes. The ball fields are being built, too, which will further add to the program capability.
“We look forward to the growth of those ministries,” he said.
Visit https://bit.ly/3wtF6Os to adopt an angel from the angel tree or purchase directly from Walmart’s angel tree at https://bit.ly/3wqlACK to have gifts delivered directly to the Salvation Army office.
Cooperative Extension with Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden
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WIZS Radio Local News Audio 11-9-21 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for November 9th, 2021. 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 christa@hendersonvance.org to be included.
JOB OPENINGS IN VANCE COUNTY – Week of November 9, 2021
Name of the Company: Vulcan Materials
Jobs Available: Heavy Equipment Operator
Method of Contact: Contact area NC Works Career Centers for more information
Name of the Company: Vance County Social Services
Jobs Available: Multiple positions open
Method of Contact: Please go to county website at www.vancecounty.org for more information
Name of the Company: Servpro of Franklin Vance and Granville Counties
Jobs Available: Staff to clean up and restore homes and businesses related to water damage, fires and mold. On- the- job training is provided
Method of Contact: Stop by the office at 260 Industry Drive off Ross Mill Rd. near Lowe’s or call 252-433-005
Name of the Company: Ahner Security, Inc.
Jobs Available: Alarm Technicians Needed. MUST be able to pass a drug test and background check. Experience preferred but not required
Method of Contact: If interested contact office at 438-7181 or go by 5799 US-1 Bypass in Henderson
Name of the Company: Vance County Sheriff’s Department is urgently hiring
Jobs Available: Deputies, Investigator, School Resource Officers, Office Administrative Assistant and Detention Officers
Method of Contact: For more information please contact the Sheriff’s office at 252-738-2200 or go by the office in person at 156 Church Street Suite 004, Henderson
Name of the Company: Ameristaff, Inc.
Jobs Available: Custodian
Method of Contact: Contact area NC Works Career Centers for more information
Name of the Company: Penn Pallet Inc.
Jobs Available: Laborer
Method of Contact: Contact local area NC Works Career Centers for more information
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