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West End Baptist

West End Community Watch: HPD Provides Tips for Avoiding Break-ins

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-Write up courtesy Claire Catherwood, West End Community Watch Group

The West End Community Watch group met on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, in the Fellowship Hall of West End Baptist Church in Henderson.

Sgt. Marti Stewart presented the crime report. There had been the usual home and vehicle break-ins.

Asked what the police do following a home break-in, Stewart said police patrols will be increased in the area. Break-ins occur on homes with and without security systems. Any debris noticed in front of homes should be removed immediately as it had been noticed that bottles and shoes left in yards appear to signal that the house has been “cased” and is a good target for theft.
Thieves take notice of the distance between homes, the presence of dogs, lighting, etc. Break-ins happen at all times of the day.
Vehicles that are break-in targets are usually left unlocked, so lock all vehicles. Generally, locked cars that are broken into had something of value left on a seat where it was visible or there was a jacket or sweater that looked like something may have been left under it. Remove everything from vehicles and lock all doors. Lock up mowers and bikes, too.
It seems car and home break-ins occur in one area of the city, and then the perpetrator moves to another area where they occur, again, for a period of time. Most are believed to be thefts by one person.
Report strangers walking in the neighborhood. Report anything that looks odd, suspicious or just not right. Call 911!
If you will be out-of-town for a period of time, inform the police so they can add patrols to the area. The best way to do this is to ask your area police officers for their cell phone numbers and text them. Include dates the house will be vacant and who, if anyone, has a key.

Residents’ Help Needed in Making 2019 Spring Litter Sweep Week a Success

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This year’s Henderson-Vance Spring Litter Sweep Week, held in conjunction with the state-wide litter sweep campaign, will be held Saturday, April 20 through Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Terri Hedrick, chair of the Vance County Appearance Commission, was recently on air to encourage all citizens of Vance County to spend time outdoors improving the community by cleaning up trash and debris.

“We ask all who are able to participate to please clean up around homes, churches, businesses, schools, city streets and county roads,” said Hedrick.

Gloves, reflective vests, recycling bags and trash bags are available for interested participants at the City Operations Center, 900 S. Beckford Drive, and at the Vance County School’s Administrative Office, 1724 Graham Avenue, in Henderson.

The litter sweep will culminate in the Annual Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day to be held in the front parking lot of the City Operations Center on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteers and vendors will be accepting a variety of items including old paint, insecticides, pesticides, cleaning products, electronics, televisions, computer hardware, cardboard, metal, aluminum cans, plastic, glass and newspapers/magazines in addition to other recyclables.

The Vance County Sheriff’s Office will also be on site to collect out-of-date medications, including prescription and over-the-counter varieties.

Shredding trucks will be available to securely dispose of participants’ personal documents.

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this free, legal and environmentally-safe means of recycling older items.

News 02/20/19

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Family of ‘Rae Rae’ Owen Expresses Gratitude for Community Support

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Henderson resident Randy Owen was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss his 10-year-old daughter Raegan “Rae Rae” Owen’s battle with cancer, fundraising efforts and his and wife Debbie’s gratitude for the community’s continued support.

“Rae Rae was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on October 31, 2018, and we’ve been at Duke [Medical Center] pretty much ever since,” said Owen. “Every time we are admitted for a treatment, we are here for approximately 30 days; we’re currently on the fourth treatment.”

Committed to 24/7 visitation with their daughter, who has Down Syndrome, Owen said the process has been tough on the entire family. “It has not only affected us mentally but also physically and financially, so the support we have received has taken a lot of the burden off of us so we can focus on our daughter.”

Raegan “Rae Rae” Owen, a local 10-year-old girl battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia, snuggles under a special comfort blanket made for her by a family friend. (Photo posted with permission of Owen family)

Without the support of friends, family and well-wishers sending thoughts, prayers and donations from as far away as out-of-state, Owen said the battle to fight Rae Rae’s cancer would be even more difficult.

“The support we’ve been given is unbelievable. She [Rae Rae] may not understand 100%, but she understands that people are behind her 100%.”

Also lifting spirits is Rae Rae’s prognosis. According to Owen, his daughter is showing signs of remission and the family is hopeful her treatments will be completed this summer.

“She gets a bone marrow and spinal tap after each treatment and test results are showing negative for any leukemia cells right now,” explained Owen.

To help her through these tests and the sickness that accompanies the chemo treatments, Owen said Rae Rae takes comfort in the items she has received including shirts, cards, stuffed animals and a special blanket made by Randy’s former co-worker Maria Bailey.

Owen, the Fire & Rescue Coordinator at Vance-Granville Community College, said Bailey made his wife Debbie a blanket when she was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago.

Upon learning of Rae Rae’s diagnosis, Bailey promptly delivered the little girl a blanket of her own made with her favorite colors.

“Maria is what I would call an expert blanket-maker; it’s a love blanket,” Owen said.

In addition to the comfort items and words of encouragement, Owen said his family is very thankful for the numerous fundraisers that have been held to raise money for Rae Rae’s battle – including a fishing tournament, food sales and a bench press contest held by the Brick Power Team at the Henderson Family YMCA.

Those wishing to support the family have an opportunity to purchase a chicken plate this Friday, February 22, 2019, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the City of Henderson Fire Department located at 211 Dabney Drive.

The event is sponsored by the Vance, Franklin, Granville and Warren County Fire and Rescue Departments. All proceeds benefit Rae Rae and family.

Owen invites all of those interested in following Rae Rae’s journey to view the “Rise Above for Rae Rae” Facebook page (click here). The family attempts to update the page daily.

To hear the Town Talk interview with Randy Owen in its entirety, please click here.

Community Partners of Hope

Henderson Men’s Shelter Adds WiFi, Security Cameras to Assist Volunteers

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-Information courtesy Community Partners of Hope

The Henderson Men’s Shelter has one final month left to complete the 2018-2019 shelter season. Volunteers have been wonderful, but we still need a few more on the welcome shift.

We have added two things to make your stay more comfortable and secure when you volunteer:

     WiFi service is now available in the shelter

     Security cameras now cover the alley and entry door

We have also identified a group of men who are willing to do overnight supervision on a regular basis which has made scheduling for overnight much simpler. We could use a few more names, so if you are willing to cover even one overnight shift (paired with a trained volunteer) please call the shelter manager at (252) 820-0701.

Our biggest need now is for welcome shift volunteers; we can use men or women. Since the shelter manager will be there the entire time, we only need one, but we are happy to have pairs. You simply assist the manager and share a meal and conversation with the men.

PLEASE CALL (252) 432-9494 to volunteer and please take a look at the Shelter Calendar (click here) to see if you as an individual or your church or organization can fill in the blanks for supervision and/or meals.

MARCH VOLUNTEER NEEDS:

ALL MEALS ARE COVERED!!!

SUPERVISION: Welcome Shift  (5:30 – 9 p.m.) – Call (252) 432-9494

– Friday, March 1
– Saturday, March 2
– Sunday through Saturday, March 10-16 – one or more evenings
– Thursday through Saturday, March 21-23
– Sunday through Saturday, March 24-30 except Tuesday

HOPE HOUSE UPDATE:

Hope House has been at full capacity (7 men) this year. Several have moved on to other housing and others have had applications waiting to take their place.

This spring we will need to do some major repairs on the exterior of the house. It is a very old structure and needs some TLC!  We will be arranging repair work once the weather is warmer. If you have a group who would like to take on a project, please let us know!

SUPPLIES NEEDED AT THIS TIME: 

Large bottles of hand sanitizer

Large refill bottles of hand soap

Cans of foot powder or Athletes Foot spray

Tall kitchen trash bags (13-gallon size)

Laundry detergent

7-ounce adjustable air fresheners

Pine-sol type cleaner – gallon containers

Toilet bowl cleaner – gel type

Soap – small sample size (or hotel supplies)

Instant Grits

Crackers & nabs

Cup of Noodles (with cup)

Coffee & creamer

Peanut butter & jelly

Four-pound bags of sugar

CLOTHING NEEDED– NEW ONLY!* (take used clothing to a thrift store, please)

*Please leave all underwear and socks in original packages.

Men’s Undergarments (all sizes)

Waterproof men’s gloves

Men’s sweatshirts (Sizes L, XL, XXL)

Men’s thermal sets (Sizes L, XL, XXL)

White tube socks

NOT NEEDED: Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, instant oatmeal, deodorant, dress socks and coffee mugs.

A NOTE ABOUT DONATIONS:

All contributions are tax deductible.

You may send a check to:

Community Partners of Hope, Inc., P.O. Box 1791, Henderson, NC 27536

Donations can be taken to:

First Baptist Church (9-5 Monday thru Thursday or 9-12 Friday)

First Presbyterian Church (10-1 Monday thru Thursday)

WIZS Radio Station

or call Betty Boyd (252) 432-3967 to arrange delivery

(This is not a paid advertisement)

Henderson Vance Recreation & Parks

Space Limited to 15 Participants in Free Arthritis Exercise Program

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

The Aycock Recreation Center will be the site of an exercise program geared to those suffering from arthritis pain and stiffness. Courtesy of the Arthritis Foundation, this free 8-week program will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 2 – 3 p.m. beginning March 18 and ending May 13, 2019. Classes will not be held on Thursday, April 18.

This program is low-impact and joint-safe and has been proven to decrease pain and stiffness while increasing flexibility and range of motion; suitable for every fitness level.

Space in the class is on a first come, first served basis with a limit of 15 people.

For more information, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 or callen@ci.henderson.nc.us

(This is not a paid advertisement)

Faith Dove

Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist to Present ‘Slavery to the Mountain’

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-Information courtesy Angela Crawford, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church 

In honor of Black History Month, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church will present the play “Slavery to the Mountain” on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at 3 p.m.

The public is invited to attend.

The church is located at 2464 Rock Mill Rd. in Henderson.

News 02/19/19

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Vance County NC

Brick Power Team Supports ‘Rae Rae’ Owen, Local Child Battling Leukemia

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Henderson City Councilwoman Sara Coffey helped organize a bench press contest at the YMCA, which was held this past weekend to benefit Raegan “Rae Rae” Owen and family.  Rae Rae is a 10-year-old young lady in our community, and she was recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and is receiving treatment at this time. Her parents are Randy and Debbie Owen.

Coffey told WIZS News:

“We had a good turnout. We’re very thankful and appreciative of everyone. Tyler Pegram was our overall winner with 460 lbs. We had about 60 people from four different churches that came out in support of the cause. We raised around $900, not including gift certificates that still will be given from different restaurants. I presented [to] Randy for Rae Rae an autographed poster from Brooke Mills Simpson and two of Rae Rae’s family’s favorite photographs of her on canvas. It was a very emotional time for all of us, especially Randy, as I made the presentation.”

“We continue to thank our Brick Power Team for all their dedication and hard work.”

“My team will continue to support this family by attending other fundraisers as active participants. Rae Rae will start her 4th round of treatments this week. She is the strongest child I’ve ever known and continues to bless and encourage others by her  strength and strong will.”

Randy Owen told WIZS News that this next round of chemo is expected to last around 30 days.

This Friday, February 22, 2019, the City of Henderson Fire Department will have a Chicken Plate Fundraiser from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Central Fire Station, located at 211 Dabney Drive.

The Fire Department Facebook page states, and Fire Chief Steve Cordell has also said, “This fundraiser is to benefit Raegan Owen and family; Raegan is the daughter of Randy and Debbie Owen. This will be held at Henderson Fire Department Station #1 – 211 Dabney Drive, Henderson. Please see a firefighter about buying tickets or stop by the Henderson Fire Dept.”

Vance, Franklin, Granville and Warren County Fire and Rescue Departments are supporting this cause. “One Family-One Fight. Rise Above For Rae Rae.”

Chief Cordell will join WIZS on TownTalk this Thursday, February 21with final and last-minute details and to remind everyone to come out. WIZS will broadcast live from the Fire Department on Friday for part of the time.

Sheriff Curtis Brame

Sheriff Curtis Brame to Serve as Keynote Speaker at Black History Program

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Ashley Grove Baptist Church will hold a Black History program on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at 11 a.m. Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame will be the keynote speaker.

Pastor Perry Sharpe and the congregation invite the public to attend.

The church is located at 2425 Nutbush Road in Henderson.