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Rotary Day of Service at Local Salvation Army

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The Henderson Rotary Club is sponsoring a food pantry drive for the local Salvation Army during the annual observation of the Rotary Day of Service. The event will be held on Saturday, April 17 at the Henderson Salvation Army, 2292 Ross Mill Rd.

From 9 a.m. to noon, the public is invited and encouraged to bring items like bottled water, cleaning supplies, health-care items, canned foods, toilet paper and other shelf-stable food items, according to Brad Baldwin, president of the Henderson club.

All Rotary clubs in District 7710 are participating in some type of community service project on April 17, and the local club chose the Salvation Army to partner with.

“The Rotary Club of Henderson felt that partnering with the Salvation Army was an ideal way to serve the community,” Baldwin said. “This has been a difficult year for many folks in our area and this is an opportunity to assist those in need. Our goal is to have widespread participation from the people of Henderson in donating items that the Salvation Army needs for their food pantry,” he added.

Baldwin said club members will be on site at the Salvation Army to accept donations. “We thank the folks of Henderson for their support and thank the Salvation Army for the work they do in our community,” Baldwin said.

Cash and check donations also will be accepted.

For more information visit www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/henderson.

Vance County Regional Farmers Market Spring Fling April 17, Opening Day

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The Vance County Regional Farmers Market will present its 2021 Spring Fling Market on Saturday, April 17th. As has normally been the case, the Spring Fling Market will last from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and serve as the market’s opening day for the season.

You’ll find produce, plants, meats, honey, canned goods, jams, jellies and sauces.  According to a flyer about the event, not only will you find lots of crafts but there will also be lots of experts on hand to answer spring and summer gardening questions.

According to an email from Annette Roberson, administrative assistant with NC Cooperative Extension in Vance County, bedding plants for the garden including vegetables, herbs and flowers will be available as well.

Roberson wrote, “Persons interested in selling at the VCRFM may contact Tracy Madigan, 252-598-0814 or Paul McKenzie at 252-438-8188. The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr. Henderson, NC, off S. Beckford Dr. behind the DaVita Dialysis Center.

“Until further notice, COVID-19 protocols will be in effect at the market including mandatory face coverings/masks and social distancing.”

Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments

TownTalk 04-01-21 Powerful Tools For Caregivers Classes

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Family members who find themselves caring for a loved one – especially those caring for someone with a chronic health condition – often need to find ways to cope with the stress that comes along with the care they give.

A virtual workshop called Powerful Tools for Caregivers, sponsored by the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments, is designed especially to show caregivers how to care for themselves, according to Susan Tucker, evidence-based health care coordinator for Kerr-Tar COG. She and Austin Caton, family caregiver support specialist, spoke with John C. Rose on Thursday’s Town Talk about the workshop and some suggestions and strategies it offers.

The first of the 6-session workshops will be on Tuesday, April 20, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. A second 6-session workshop begins on Tuesday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Contact Tucker at 252.436.2040 to learn more or sign up for the class.

It’s different if you’re caring for someone with the flu or a broken leg, which are short-term conditions – there’s an end in sight. The flu will run its course, the broken leg will mend. But someone caring for a family member – unusually unpaid – must deal with extra challenges.

Tucker said the workshop is for “anyone who is providing care for a chronically ill loved one. No matter how that takes shape – whether it’s a child caring for an aging parent or whether it’s a parent caring for their disabled child.” She said many family members often provide unpaid care, and this workshop will offer strategies that support the well-being – physical and mental – of the person who provides the care.

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Caton said previous participants have appreciated learning techniques to reduce stress and anxiety, as well as learning about how caregiving stresses the body.

“One of the unique things about this program is geared toward the caregiver, but it’s not just a checklist,” he said. Participants receive concrete strategies to implement to “alleviate some of these symptoms, both physically and mentally.”

As a caregiver herself, Tucker said the class was recommended to her. She completed the class and said she was eager to share it with others who found themselves in a similar situation. All caregivers get overwhelmed at one point or another, she said, and that’s when they reach out for help. “Don’t wait until you’re at the end of your rope,” she said. The Powerful Tools class can help prevent that from happening, she said. “It’s not just the what to do, it’s the how to do it.”

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Caton would visit homes, conduct assessments and provide support to caregivers who had questions about everything from dementia support groups and mobility issues to navigating Medicaid and locating other resources to help the family member being cared for.

But there is little information about just exactly how a caregiver is supposed to take care of himself or herself, Tucker said. This class will guide participants through the process of learning how to provide self-care while being a caregiver to someone else.

“This class is about you, caregivers. It’s not about what you have to do, it’s not about the person you’re caring for, it’s all about you. There aren’t many things out there for us caregivers that feel that way, but this one feels that way because it IS that way,” Tucker said.

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SportsTalk 4-1-21 Hunter Jenks, Vance Co. High School; Paul Carr, Miracle League

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The 0-3 Vance County Vipers were looking forward to hitting the field this Monday Night against the Northern Durham Knights but that game has been cancelled.  Originally scheduled for March 26th the game was postponed due to Covid 19 protocols involving someone with the Knights’ organization. It’s not the first time it’s happened to the Vipers either so being able to reschedule the Knights game was important. Vance Co. had been able to sidestep Covid all season long but that changed on Thursday when a Vipers player tested positive causing Monday’s game to be cancelled. “I feel bad for the seniors,” Head Coach Hunter Jenks said on Thursday afternoon.

Looking back on the season, which will end next Friday night at Cedar Ridge, Coach Jenks said today on SportsTalk, “We didn’t even know if their would be a season. We want to send the seniors off with a win.” Jenks is hopeful he will have that opportunity against a struggling Cedar Ridge program.

Initially, this Covid shortened season was to be seven games. Three are in the books and Vance County hopes to give the seniors one more opportunity to get a win this year. The Cedar Ridge game will be broadcast on Vance Co. Friday Night Football next Friday evening beginning at 6:30 on WIZS.

Also on SportsTalk on Thursday Paul Carr, Board Member of the Miracle League of the Triangle, talke to hosts Trey Snide and Ron Noel about the baseball league. The Miracle League of the Triangle gives an opportunity for special needs people to play a sport and be part of a team. Over 1000 players are participating in the league.  Carr said “It absolutely changes lives.” Carr believes that participation is beneficial to not only those playing in the league but the parents as well.  “Parents never thought that they would have the opportunity to sit in the stands and cheer for their child like other parents,” Carr said. Carr encourages anyone in the area to come out to watch a game and volunteer. More information about volunteer opportunities for individuals, businesses and organizations can be found at their website www.miracleleagueofthetriangle.com.  Like other leagues, both small and large, Covid has had an impact. Only six games are on the schedule.

As a non-profit organization Carr said, “There is never enough money.” Even so, Miracle League of the Triangle is working on opening up a third field in Durham in addition to the two already existing facilites in Cary and Raleigh. The new third facility is currently under construction in partnership with the Durham Bulls and is located across the street from the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Also during Thursday’s SportsTalk, Bob Licklighter was announced as the new Athletic Director for South Granville. Ron Noel said that Licklighter has been at Granville Central before moving over to South Granville.

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NC DOT

Three Road Resurfacing Contracts to be Completed by Nov 2022

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Close to 78 miles of area roadways are set to be resurfaced throughout Vance, Warren and Person counties at a cost of almost $10 million, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation.

NC DOT officials shared details of the three contracts, all of which were awarded to low bidder Carolina Sunrock of Raleigh. The contracts state that all work must be complete before November 2022. This information comes from Marty R. Homan, of the Communications Office at NC DOT in Raleigh.

  • Under a $3.9 million contract, crews will mill and resurface pavement and improve shoulders along 26.9 miles of state-maintained roads throughout Vance County.
  • Under a $2.98 million contract, crews will mill and resurface pavement and improve shoulders along 27 miles of state-maintained roads throughout Person County.
  • Under a $2.77 million contract, crews will mill and resurface pavement and improve shoulders along 23.6 miles of state-maintained roads throughout Vance and Warren counties.

Also listed in the project is the portion of Garnett Street that is located in the heart of downtown, which will allow for construction of a grassy strip in the road. Members of the Downtown Development Commission had discussed the possibility of creating a median in Garnett Street. City Manager Terrell Blackmon said Tuesday that he had not received a timeline from the Vance County engineer for DOT as to when the resurfacing would begin. A majority of William Street, from just north of Old Epsom Road all the way to Main Street, is also scheduled to have curb and gutter installed.

Below is a partial list of roads that will be resurfaced in Vance County:

  • Barker Road
  • Portions of Dabney Road
  • Gun Club Road, as well as Carolina Woods, Meridian Way, Pinnacle Place and Pine Ridge Trail off Gun Club Road
  • Brookston Road
  • Chavis Road near Kittrell
  • Garrett Road
  • MacNair Drive
  • NC 39 Loop Road
  • Numerous residential streets in the area of Skenes Avenue, Julia Avenue and Hawkins Drive

Job Openings In Vance County as of 3-30-21

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The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and WIZS Radio have teamed up to provide a list of job openings in Vance County, which will be updated at least once per week.

The Chamber is compiling and providing the information to WIZS.  The radio station is announcing the content on local news broadcasts at 8 a.m., 12 Noon and 5 p.m. M-F as well as publishing the information here in this format.

Salvation Army

Opening for a Community Center Director at the Salvation Army, 2292 Ross Mill Rd, Henderson.   As part of the job responsibilities, the Community Center Director will direct, supervise, monitor, and evaluate the overall operation, finances, and direction of the Salvation Army youth program – Red Shield Club/ Community Center under the supervision of the Corps Officer and the Advisory Council.  They will need knowledge of the principles and practices of budget and financial development and administration, strategic planning and public relations. Ability to effectively select, recruit, led and supervise staff, Board members and volunteers. Ability to represent The Salvation Army in a professional manner and to conduct public speaking engagements in order to promote the mission of their Boys & Girls Club. Applicants will need a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Services, Child Development or a related field, and five years progressively responsible experience administering social service programs preferably targeted to child development with at least three years in a supervisory capacity, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.  Applicants can email Capt. Derrick Smith at derrick.smith@uss.salvationarmy.org or apply online at the Indeed Job Website.

Vance Charter School

Looking for substitute teachers, and classroom certified teachers. Contact Brian Mathis at (252) 431-0440.

T&R Tractor & Truck Repair

Looking for an experienced diesel mechanic, must have own tools and pass a drug test.  Come by for an application or bring a resume!

Faye Patrick – T&R Tractor &Trailer Repair – 285 Vanco Mill Rd. – Henderson NC 27536

252-438-4243

MR Williams Company

We are in need of the following workers with warehouse experience in picking, along with forklift/pallet jack equipment certification/experience:

All days of operation are Sunday – Thursday for 2nd shift

  • Repack Order Selector (shift starts at 11am)
  • Warehouse Order Selector (shift starts at 11am)
  • Cooler Freezer Order Selector (shift starts at 11am)
  • Loaders (shift starts at 3pm)
  • Cooler Freezer Loader (shift starts at 1pm)

We also need CDL A Drivers.  This is Monday – Friday and start times vary depending on the route.

Kristy Granger – Dir. Human Resources – 800.733.8104 x1101

Middleburg Steak House

Now taking applications for

Bartenders

Servers

Cooks

Runners/buster

Text name and position applying for to 919-971-9963 and times to apply in person will be sent to you.

Henderson Collegiate

We are looking for an entrepreneurial, magnetic, network-expanding Director of Development to serve as a key liaison between Henderson Collegiate and the local, regional, and national education communities.  This person will assist in communication management, stakeholder engagement, and fundraising to support our network. Key Responsibilities * Fundraising + Development.  All candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree. * At least 2 years of experience working in external partnership-building and fundraising in the nonprofit sector (highly preferred) * Previous experience teaching in low-income schools or strong, demonstrated interest in K-12 public education (highly preferred) * Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience, with an anticipated range of $60,000-$66,000 per year. Additionally, Henderson Collegiate offers a full benefits package. Henderson Collegiate is a free, public charter school dedicated to transforming rural public education for low-income families in North Carolina. Contact Eric Sanchez – esanchez@hendersoncollegiate.org

Express Employment Professionals (Job Placement Business)

Hal Muetzel with Express Professionals has openings for

Skilled Positions: Welders, Machine operators, CNC, CDL and assemblers

We currently have Packer, Assembler, Machine Operator, & Forklift positions open in Henderson, NC. Call our office at 252-572-2087 to schedule an appointment or walk in to apply at our location at 220 Dabney Drive in Henderson.

Granville-Vance Public Health Dept.

Current job opening for an Infection Prevention Training Facilitator.  Contact the NC Works office to apply.  (919) 693-2686

Select Products

Job opening for a Shift Supervisor.  Contact HR Manager Kate Hernandez.  (252) 572-1143 extension 102.

Coastal Credit Union

Job opening for a Cyber Security Analyst.  Contact NC Works office to apply.  (919) 693-2686.

Kittrell Job Corps Center

Job openings for the following positions.

Dorm Counselor Supervisor

Maintenance Manager

Recreation Specialist (PT)

CTT Instructor – Brick

Medical Assistant (CMA)

LPN (PT) Food Service Assistant

Contact:  Angela Williams in the HR Dept.  (252) 438-6161