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FGV Smart Start Announces Winners of Ducky Derby Drawing
Garry Daeke, development coordinator for Franklin-Granville-Vance (FGV) Smart Start, was on Monday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to announce the winners of the 9th Annual Ducky Derby Fundraiser.
The Ducky Derby race, originally scheduled for September 15, 2018, was canceled due to expected inclement weather from Hurricane Florence. Instead, a drawing for prizes was held on Friday, September 21 at the FGV Smart Start office. Those that could not attend in person were able to view the drawing live on FGV’s Facebook page.
According to Daeke, this marks the first year in the organization’s nine years of holding the event that the outdoor rubber ducky race had to be canceled. “This is the first year that we haven’t been able to do it,” Daeke said. “We’ve always had in our contest – it’s in the rules – that if we aren’t able to have our race determined by the ducks that we’d have a random drawing the next week.”
Contest winners include First Place – $1,000, Gayla Currin of Creedmoor; Second Place – $500, Dorothy Branch of Youngsville; Third Place – $250, Edna Jarrett of Lawrenceville, VA; and Fourth Place – $100, Brian Scott of Raleigh.
Charlotte Evans of Oxford won the prize of 52 free meals courtesy Chick-fil-A.
As far as putting a damper on overall money raised, Daeke said Smart Start still did pretty well despite the canceled race. “We’re going to do pretty well; haven’t seen final numbers yet. I think we’ll do as well as we generally do, somewhere in the six to seven thousand dollar range. That money all goes back into our programs for young children.”
While approximately 250 – 300 fewer tickets were sold this year due to the loss of day-of ticket sales, the cost savings from the canceled race helped cover the difference.
Though pleased with the overall outcome, Daeke said Smart Start staff were a little disappointed not to watch the ducks flood downtown Henderson this year. “We’re pretty happy with how things went, although we were sad not to get out and run the duck race because it’s a highlight for all of us too!”
“Meet Me in the Street” POSTPONED; Rain Date Set for Nov. 1
Information courtesy John Barnes, President, Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce
Due to impending inclement weather on Thursday, September 27 the last “Meet Me in the Street” concert for 2018 is postponed until Thursday, November 1.
The concert is free to the public and will be held at the same location – the corner of North Garnett and Breckenridge Streets in downtown Henderson from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m.
The third and final concert of the season will feature the band “Liquid Pleasure” and their mix of oldies, beach music and disco.
Alpha Brothers Tinting to Hold Coat Drive; Two Drop-Off Locations Announced
-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce
Alpha Brothers Tinting, LLC. will hold a coat drive October 8 – 19, 2018. All new and gently-used coats are welcome. Drop-off stations include:
Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce
414 S. Garnett Street – downtown Henderson
OR
Alpha Brothers Tinting
691 Bearpond Road – Henderson
All coats will be donated to Infinite Possibilities, Inc.
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AmazonSmile Purchases Can Benefit Rebuilding Hope, Inc.
-Information courtesy the Rebuilding Hope, Inc. September newsletter
Your Amazon purchases can now benefit Rebuilding Hope! AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate a half percent of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice.
Every item available for purchase on amazon.com is also available on AmazonSmile at the same price. Eligible products are marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages. When you’re shopping online at smile.amazon.com, Rebuilding Hope will benefit from a donation from the AmazonSmile Foundation – and you’re helping us help our communities.
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Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Recognizes Local ‘Heroes’ at Annual Banquet
The resounding message at the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers 23rd Annual Awards & Recognition Banquet held at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center Thursday evening was that Vance County has many positive aspects.
“Stay positive and stay above the negativity. This community is tremendous,” commented Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow.
Vance County Sheriff Peter White agreed with Barrow, “When you are out and about and you hear people talking negative, don’t agree with that stuff. Crime is on the downward trend and has been for several years.”
Lt. Governor Dan Forest addresses the crowd at the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers 23rd Annual Awards & Recognition Banquet held at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center on Thursday, September 20, 2018.
White, who was attending his last Crime Stoppers banquet as Sheriff, said he is proud to call Vance County home. “I’m not satisfied [with crime levels] but I feel better. I’m not leaving and I’m not moving. This is our community and this is our home and it’s not going to get any better unless we all pitch in.”
Special guest for the evening, Lt. Governor Dan Forest, addressed the numerous first responders in attendance by praising the work they do in the face of dangerous, and often times underappreciated, circumstances. “There is a certain call on your life to go into harm’s way when no one else wants to. First responders run in because that’s what they do. There is something special about that.”
Forest further explained that events such as 9/11 and the recent destruction of Hurricane Florence prove that first responders are the real heroes of society. “You’re always going to do the right thing no matter what the cost is – not politicians, not Hollywood, not professional sports; you are the heroes.”
Forest’s remarks were followed by the award presentation segment of the banquet and included:
Community Watch Award – presented by Nowell Brooks to Kittrell Community Watch
Local Citizen Award – presented by Pastor Abidan Shah to Lee Anne Peoples
Public Service Award – presented by Frankie Nobles to Jamie Elliott
Public Service Award – presented by Tonya Moore to Randolph Wilson
Corporate Award – presented by Danny Wright to Maria Parham Health
Business Award – present by Clarence Hicks to Golden Corral
Board Member of the Year Award – presented by Lorraine Watkins, vice president of Crime Stoppers, to Edward Woodlief
Following this presentation, four Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement Awards were given to individuals who demonstrate outstanding commitment to protecting and serving the community.
Officer Joshua Justice is shown with his Sam Pearson Memorial Award as presented by Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow. Barrow described Justice as showing “true dedication” and being among the best the Henderson Police Department has to offer.
The Sam Pearson Memorial Award was presented by Chief Barrow to Officer Joshua Justice. Barrow described Justice as showing “true dedication” and being among the best the Henderson Police Department has to offer.
Barrow described a recent traffic stop involving Justice on Roanoke Avenue in Henderson involving a suspect who tossed a gun in a pond.
“That night, [Justice] took off his shoes and climbed in the water in uniform to try to find the gun. He didn’t find it that night but went back on his own time with a couple of officers the next day, climbed back in the murky water and found the gun. That’s the type of officers we have at the Henderson Police Department,” said Barrow.
Barrow went on to detail Justice’s accomplishments while on the force including 120 arrests, seizure of 12 firearms, 400 grams of marijuana, 1200 dose units of heroin and interruptions of robberies in progress.
The next award, the Tom Long Memorial Award, was presented by White to Lt. of Investigations John Christopher Shelton. “If [Shelton] gets a clue, somebody is going to get arrested. He will track them and somebody is going to have a bad day,” White said.
The N.C. State Highway Patrol Award was presented by Sgt. Jeff Rowan to the 2018 Trooper of the Year Joseph Thomas.
The Vance County Animal Services Award was present by Chief Frankie Nobles to shelter assistant Ellen Wilkerson. “This lady comes to our shelter 3 – 4 times a week and files every report and every piece of paper we have. This allows our small staff to be out working,” Nobles said.
Music for the banquet was provided by Nelson Woodhouse; catering by Ted Wheeler’s Catering Service.
Community Gets First Look at City’s New Fire Engine
Local leaders and residents gathered at Henderson’s Fire Station #2 on Friday for the community’s first peek at the new fire engine.
Fire department staff were on-hand to demonstrate the nearly half-a-million-dollar engine. The new model replaces one of the City’s older year models from 1990 and includes newer, faster technology and safety features.
Attendees also had the opportunity to tour the newly renovated fire department and adjoining municipal building that previously served as the police department.
Local community leaders admire the City’s new fire engine in front of Fire Station #2 on N. Garnett St. in downtown Henderson. (Photo Credit: Kaine Riggan, Downtown Development Director)
‘Stars of the Grand Ole Opry’ to Delight Country Music Fans
-Information and flyer courtesy the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center
“Stars of the Grand Ole Opry” presented by Branson’s Ozark Jubilee will perform Saturday, October 13, 2018, at 8 p.m. at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in downtown Henderson.
The all-star cast of the Jubilee will be performing the music of the great stars of the Grand Ole Opry. This year’s Jubilee features the Australian Sensation, “Jennifer Simmons.” The Jubilee also features Branson’s funniest comedian and world-class fiddler, Doofus Doolittle. If you like Country music and good, clean family entertainment, you’ll want to bring all your friends and come out to see the Ozark Jubilee!
“Star of the Grand Ole Opry” is part of the McGregorLive! Performance Series. Doors open one hour before the show.
Tickets on sale for $32.03 and may be purchased by:
DROP IN: 201 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, N.C. Monday – Friday 1:30 – 5:30 p.m
CALL: (252) 598-0662 (M-F 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.)
CLICK HERE: www.McGregorHall.org (Use the eTix official site, online fees apply)
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