Information courtesy Lisa Radford, Volunteer Coordinator, Maria Parham Health
Volunteer Services of Maria Parham Health will hold a one-day sale featuring holiday gift items from The Peanut Roaster on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. The sale will be held inside the John T. Church Classroom.
Please come out and look for a few specials that will only be available here. Supplies are limited.
On Monday afternoon, Chief Steve Cordell and other representatives with the Henderson Fire Department presented the administration and staff of Maria Parham Health with a check for $13,300 to be used for care and resources for cancer patients.
Over a period of three days in October, the fire department held their second annual Breast Cancer Boot Drive to raise money for Maria Parham Oncology Center’s “Angel Fund.”
The “Angel Fund,” according to Hope Breedlove with Maria Parham Oncology, was created to help patients overcome the financial hardships that serve as barriers to cancer treatment and care.
According to Captain Lee Edmonds, the fire department was proud to top last year’s donation amount. “This is our second year doing the boot drive; last year we raised $11,353,” said Edmonds. “We had our pink boots and helmets out on Dabney Drive in front of Henderson Fire Department Station 1 raising money.”
Chief Steve Cordell and other representatives with the Henderson Fire Department present the administration and staff of Maria Parham Health with a check for $13,300 to be used for care and resources for cancer patients. (WIZS Photo)
While the pink boot drive just wrapped up its second year, Edmonds said the idea to raise funds for breast cancer started five years ago with part-time fire department member Ian Arthur.
“Ian came to Chief one day and asked if the department could get pink shirts made for breast cancer awareness, and Chief said yes. He [Ian] had a design made up, and the guys sold the shirts. That’s when we said we had to have something to give the proceeds to and we found the ‘Angel Fund’ at Maria Parham.”
With t-shirt sales only raising $2,500 – $3,000 each year, Edmonds said Chief Cordell had the idea to try a boot drive instead. “We raised so much more money on the boot drive that we felt we should continue,” said Edmonds.
Edmonds said the firefighters are proud to be a part of a fundraiser that allows Vance County citizens to give back to their fellow community members. “We felt that with this money going to Maria Parham Oncology, it would help our own people in the community. In today’s time, everyone is touched by cancer in some way, whether it is family or friends.”
In addition to being a morale booster for the firefighters, Edmonds said the annual boot drive is also a lot of fun. “With 30 members, each shift wants to outdo the other on their daily amount raised. So it’s always fun at the end of the day when all the guys are standing there waiting for the final number to see who guessed the closest.”
The donated funds also mean a lot to Maria Parham. “It’s hard to put into words what this means to us,” said Breedlove. “In our community, we don’t have a lot of resources for patients. It means a lot to have the support of our fire department and we thank them for coming through and making this possible.”
Breedlove also expressed gratitude for all the community support of this drive. “We are very thankful for everyone who came down Dabney Drive those three days and put money in those pink boots. It’s going to stay right here in Vance County and help our patients here at Maria Parham.”
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Melissa Elliott, Henderson City Council member and founder of Gang Free, Inc., was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss her organization’s third annual partnership with other community groups in a toy drive for Vance County children.
In collaboration with Franklin-Vance-Warren (F-V-W) Opportunity, Deep South Tattoo and Coffey Bail Bonds, Elliott and the local youth involved with Gang Free will be collecting toys in the parking lot of both Roses locations in Henderson – Dabney Drive and Norlina Road – on Saturday, December 8, 2018, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.
According to Elliott, the majority of youth receiving toys will be age 14 and younger. Suggested donations include educational STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) toys to promote learning, dolls, and winter outerwear such as coats, gloves and hats.
“You can specify the age and gender of the child that you’d like to receive your donation and we’ll make sure it happens,” said Elliott.
Toys will be distributed to local families in need on Friday, December 21. Elliott said the organizations have set a goal of assisting at least 250 families with Christmas toys this year.
“We aren’t trying to make Christmas for every family but hope to provide at least one special toy for a child that otherwise would not receive anything,” said Elliott. “There are a lot of children in our county that don’t receive Christmas toys because their parents just can’t afford it.”
If you are unable to drop your donation off at Roses on Saturday, Elliott said the group will be collecting toys at any of the following locations through Thursday, December 20:
Gang Free, Inc – 940 County Home Rd., Henderson
Deep South Tattoo – 626 Corbitt Rd., Henderson
F-V-W Opportunity – 180 S. Beckford Dr., Henderson
To hear the interview in its entirety, please click here.
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-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center
The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department announces its 2019 winter swim lesson schedule. Lessons will be held at the Aycock Recreation Center’s swimming pool each Saturday from January 5 – February 9, 2019.
Parent-Tot Swim Lessons (6 months – 3 years old) – This class introduces being in the water in a safe and friendly environment using games to learn basic swimming skills. Parents in the water with children.
Preschool Swim Lessons (3 – 5 years old) – This class introduces being in the water in a safe and friendly environment using games to learn basic swimming skills. Parents are not in the water with children.
Beginner Swim Lessons (5 – 13 years old) – This class teaches basic swimming skills.
Advance Swim Lessons (5 -14 years old) – This class includes gliding off the pool wall and rolling over onto front and back. A combination of arms and legs in stroke is required. This class will also introduce the breast and back stroke.
Adult Swim Lessons (14 years old and older) – This class teachers basic swimming skills.
Fee of $30 is due, along with completed registration form, by Thursday, January 3, 2019. Class instructor will be Tanya Edwards.
For more information, please contact Aquatics Program Supervisor Lauren Newlin at 252.438.3160 or email lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us.
(Video of Sheriff Brame being sworn in and outgoing Sheriff White’s final remarks can be seen at facebook.com/wizsradio and by clicking here.)
Earlier today at the Vance County Courthouse, in a Superior Court Room filled with family, staff and community members, Curtis R. Brame was sworn in as Vance County’s newest sheriff.
Brame, who began his law enforcement career in 1983 as a Vance County deputy sheriff, has worked with three long-serving administrators, including Tommy McGhee, Thomas Breedlove and Peter White.
After a “long” campaign that saw him face-off in May’s primary against two fellow democratic candidates before facing Republican Charles Pulley and unaffiliated candidate Allen Simmons in November’s General Election, Brame was more than happy to celebrate his victory. “It’s been a journey,” said Brame. “This is a day to rejoice and we shall be glad.”
In a ceremony presided over by the Honorable J. Henry Banks, attendees were welcomed by Captain Weldon Bullock and received the Invocation from the Rev. Joann Kittrell.
Remarks were made by Attorney Paul Jerry Stainback, Rev. Dr. Walter Melvin Brame, Rev. Audrey Davis, Brame’s sister and Patrice Brame, Brame’s wife.
Clerk of Superior Court Henry Lee Gupton administered the public oath of office to Brame. Upon completion, Brame was congratulated by Gupton and received a standing ovation from those in attendance.
In addition, an oath was administered to deputies, detention officers and the civilian staff of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.
In his first official remarks as sheriff, Brame expressed his gratitude for the leadership of Sheriff Peter White and his pastor, Opie Terrell of Nutbush Baptist Church. He specifically thanked White and wife Gloria for their encouragement and support during his campaign.
Brame also addressed the need for unity and communication in the community and promised that he and his staff would have an open-door policy on listening to the concerns of citizens. “Let’s take back our community so our schools can be safe, neighborhoods can be safe and churches can be safe,” Brame said.
Closing remarks were made by Sheriff White who praised Brame’s work ethic. “I’ve known this young man for a long time and I know his work ethic is second to none,” White said. “This guy is work, but most of all, he has a heart for people. I believe his work ethic and his faith brought him to this position.”
“Vance County could not have done any better.”
Following White’s remarks, a benediction was led by Pastor Terrell. A reception followed in the courthouse’s multipurpose room.
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-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center
The Vance County Special Olympics 2019 Polar Plunge will be held at the Satterwhite Point Glasshouse on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Check-in will begin at 9:30 a.m. that morning; jump begins at 10:30 a.m. Inclement weather date will be Saturday, February 9, 2019.
The Polar Plunge is an event for courageous participants willing to jump into Kerr Lake in the middle of the winter, all to support and raise funds for the Special Olympics of Vance County.
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with others.
All donations earned from the Polar Plunge will go to support local athletes. Individuals are required to collect a minimum of $30 to participate.
Prizes will be given for best costume (individual and team); most money raised (individual and team); and largest team.
Every participant will receive a t-shirt. There is a limit of 250 participants.
Registration forms, along with donations, are due by Friday, January 4, 2019, to Crystal Allen at the Aycock Rec. Center. For more information on the Polar Plunge and the registration form, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 or by email at callen@ci.henderson.nc.us
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-Information courtesy Laura Thomas, Greater Ransom Way of the Cross Temple
You are invited to a free Community Christmas Breakfast sponsored through the Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen of Greater Ransom Way of the Cross Temple. Come and bring the family, a neighbor or a friend for a delicious hot breakfast on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Breakfast will be held from 9 to 11 a.m.
Pre-packed food bags containing non-perishable canned and dry goods will also be distributed – one bag per household. Intake process will be required to receive a food bag. The goal is to show God’s love to those in need.
The church is located at 90 South Lake Lodge Extension, off US 1 South, in Henderson. Call 252-492-1824 for more information.
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-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center
Those interested in participating in youth basketball with the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department have until Saturday, December 15, 2018, to register.
Leagues will include:
Boys and Girls Mighty Mite League – Ages 4-6
Boys Pee Wee, Midget, Junior and Senior Leagues – Ages 7-18
Girls Pee Wee, Midget Leagues – Ages 7-14
Ages are determined by January 1, 2019.
Cost to cover registration and insurance includes:
$40 for in-county residents
$30 for those who played baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball or football in the 2018 season
$60 for out-of-county residents
For more information, please contact Steve Osborne at (252) 438-2670; sosborne@ci.henderson.nc.us or Victor Hunt at (252) 438-3408; vhunt@ci.henderson.nc.us
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In a ceremony presided over by the Honorable J. Henry Banks, attendees were welcomed by Captain Weldon Bullock and received the Invocation from the Rev. Joann Kittrell.
Brame also addressed the need for unity and communication in the community and promised that he and his staff would have an open-door policy on listening to the concerns of citizens. “Let’s take back our community so our schools can be safe, neighborhoods can be safe and churches can be safe,” Brame said.
