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The Local Skinny! Retha White MPH May Employee Of Month

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Retha White represents the mission and vision of Maria Parham Health according to CEO Bert Beard.  And he says he’s proud to see White honored for her daily commitment.

He said, “She always come to work and uplifts those around her and does the same for patients.”

White’s extra efforts paid off when a struggling patient was ultimately discharged.

Enjoy this audio of our latest “The Local Skinny!” broadcast from May 20th.

TownTalk 05-20-21 Dan Pezzoni, Historic Architecture Connects Families Then and Now Through Stories

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(Cover Photo Credit: Bill Garrett)

Dan Pezzoni says he always looks in the closets of the houses he visits – but it’s not because he’s nosey. He’s looking for clues that may help him better understand the history of the structure and shed some light about the people who once lived there.

Pezzoni writes about historical architecture and is currently working on a book about Franklin County architecture. He spoke with Bill Harris and Mark Pace Thursday on Town Talk about projects he’s worked on and how his love for historic architecture has grown over the years.

He said he’s written or edited a dozen or so books about a particular county or region’s historic architecture.

He admits that his alma mater, Virginia Tech, had a modernist focus in its school of architecture, but as a new graduate he learned that every state has a program to record historic architecture. He has worked extensively in North Carolina and Virginia, but has also spent time in Nevada for work. There are some “really cool” ghost towns and silver mines in Nevada that date back to the 1860’s, he said. “If you look really closely, they’re really well constructed buildings,” Pezzoni added.

Ghost towns and silver mines aside, Pezzoni said his work is as much about the stories of the people associated with the building as the building itself.

His work in Franklin County began in late 2019 and early 2020, following completion of an architectural survey. Although a book doesn’t always follow completion of a survey, folks in Franklin County decided to have one published.

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The homes are part of the “heritage of the people who lived in Franklin County going back 200-plus years,” he said. The connection between the people who loved the home then and those who love and care for the home now provide a powerful connection to ensure the home will continue to be cherished.

Pezzoni said he finds that owners of old homes want to have that special connection – “they get excited about the history of their house, their farm,” he said.

Although editing can sound kind of dry or technical, Pezzoni said he wants to pull together information from multiple architectural surveys – from the 1970’s to as recent as 3 or 4 years ago – into one cohesive compilation, writing in the most engaging way possible.

Sometimes the surveys uncover previously unnoticed structures, he said, or the surveyors may have been influenced by local guides who were interested in a particular style or area. Plus, the maps that were used years ago were aerial maps, so “if you have an abandoned house in a pine forest, it’s not going to show up” on a map.

That’s why he always looks in closets – there may be a scrap of fabric, or a name of a child who dared carve or write his name and a date in a spot where Mama or Daddy would never see.

That’s the kind of information that Pezzoni can use to more precisely re-create the home’s history.

TownTalk 05-19-21 Pacific Organics Supplies Mulch, Potting Mixes Up and Down East Coast

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The name can be a little confusing, Bobby Oakley admits, but Pacific Organics is not based on the West Coast: it is a Henderson-based company, alive and well, creating container potting media from pine bark.

Oakley, who has been with Pacific Organics since its inception in 2004, is getting ready to retire, but he told John C. Rose Wednesday on Town Talk that the business continues to thrive, even during a pandemic.

In fact, business has really ramped up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oakley called it “the Covid effect”: “Who knew that the pandemic would dramatically increase sales?” he recounted Wednesday. “Apparently people stuck at home, a lot of them thought about putting plants in the ground,” Oakley said. He said 3,500 truckloads have been shipped up and down the East Coast this year.

Increased demand for the products that Pacific produces – premium potting mix, pine bark media bases and mulch – created a slightly stressful situation for Oakley in the past year, because it meant having to find additional raw materials and then additional transport.

Oakley said Henderson was a perfect location for the business because of its proximity to interstates for shipping and to saw mills and paper mills, which generate the pine bark that they need to create their mulch and mixes.

The pine bark, a by-product of the mill processes, serves as the key ingredient for the Pacific Organics products. They ship in bulk or in loose form – there’s no packaging at their facility, which sits on 23.5 acres on Peter Gill Road.

Oakley said he loves the nursery business and the nursery supply business. When he was contacted by one of the co-founders back in 2004, he was interested in better serving an underserved market. Plus, he said, although he had a great job at the time, he was “bored.”

“I’m Interested in exploring the next phase of my life,” Oakley said of his retirement.

All I know is I’m going to the beach a lot, and read a lot,” he said. Maybe he’ll even play a little golf again. But being bored will not be on his to-do list.

Visit www.pacific-organics.com to learn more.

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Home And Garden Show 05-19-21 with Wayne Rowland & Paul McKenzie

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WIZS, Your Community Voice.  Thank you for listening! 

The Local Skinny! each Wednesday on WIZS is the Vance County Cooperative Extension Service Home and Garden Show.

TownTalk 5-18-21 Mobile Learning Lab “Open Bus” Event May 22

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Chalis Henderson gives credit where credit is due. And Henderson credits her father for coming up with an idea that is finally coming to fruition – the Creating Success Mobile Learning Lab.

What used to be a mode of transportation to take students to and from school now brings the school to the students – it’s a former bus.

The public is invited to come check it out on Saturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oasis of Hope Ministries, 2495 US 158 bypass in Henderson.  There will be a deejay playing music, as well as food and lawn games for the whole family to enjoy.

Henderson was Tuesday’s guest on Town Talk and told host Trey Snide how the idea for a mobile learning lab came about. She is the executive director of Turning Point Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit whose mission is to be a catalyst for development and empowerment of residents in Vance, Warren, Granville and Franklin counties.

She and her father were talking a few years ago about how they could expand the building where the church was holding its education program. Henderson said she thought of maybe hauling in a shipping container to the church, but then her father said, “Why don’t you use a bus?” That’s when the idea of a classroom on wheels began, she said.

Warren County government gave them the money to buy the bus, and over the past couple of years, that bus has been transformed.

“We want everyone to come out and witness the lab firsthand,” Henderson said. The computers are in place, and there will be a slideshow that will “paint the story of the development of the learning lab,” she said.

They ripped out the bench seats and created a flexible-space classroom equipped with laptops – a comfortable space for children and adults, Henderson said. “It’s been such a rewarding process to see it develop,” she said. “We know it’s going to be a great resource for the community.” Whether it’s children learning something new about technology, or having a session for grownups, Henderson said she anticipates that anyone who participates will leave feeling smarter and more empowered.

Turning Point CDC works to bring resources to rural communities and to bridge the gap that exists between those resources and the people who may need them.

Visit www.turningpointcdc.org to learn more.

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The Local Skinny May 18 Jobs In Vance

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In partnership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce…Jobs in Vance on WIZS…The Chamber compiles and provides the information, and it is presented here and on the radio.

The City of Henderson is currently accepting applications for a Camp Counselor and Junior Camp Counselor. Both positions are part-time Temporary Seasonal.  City of Henderson also has an open position for a Meter Reader.  You can apply for the position through NC Works, by calling 252-438-6129 or email: ncworks.gov.  The NC Works office in Henderson office is located at 857 S Beckford Drive, Suite G.  A full listing of current job openings may be viewed online at http://ci.henderson.nc.us

Legacy Human Services, Inc. – Director of Mental Health Services – This part-time position serves to administratively and clinically manage the mental health line of business which includes: The ADP Center, Warren Street Group Home, and Burnette Road Apartments. This position also requires administratively supervising the Team Leader of Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) services and providing backup to the Substance Abuse Program which includes SAIOP. Duties include, but are not limited to, collaborating with clients, staff, families and community agencies to help clients achieve their goals; development, oversight and evaluation of program activities and interventions and Quality Control for assigned programs.  Substance Abuse Aide – This part-time position serves as a presence and a resource within the adult male substance abuse halfway house, as well as a role model for the residents. The main job responsibilities include driving the male residents to meetings and appointments, supervising male residents and monitoring the home the home for security, meal preparation, passing medication and other duties as assigned.  Part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for our group homes which are 24-hour residential facilities serving adults with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren Counties.   These positions are for every other weekend and require sleepover.   The DSP provides the “front line” services to individuals in the home including training in self-care skills, community/public skills activities of daily living, behavior management, and other programs/guidelines devised by the treatment team.  Contact Laura Newton – 626 S. Garnett St., Henderson, NC 27536  252-492-8699 x204 or Call 252-438-6700 ext 204 for more information.

Maria Parham Health, a Duke LifePoint hospital, is a regional hospital in Henderson, N.C., serving the people of north central North Carolina and Southside Virginia.  Job opening for a Coordinator of Marketing and Communications.  The Coordinator is responsible for implementing marketing and communications strategies for the local hospital.  This position works collaboratively with all departments to ensure all advertisements, communications, collateral materials accurately reflect and support the LifePoint brand and message expectations.  A Bachelors Degree in journalism, communications, marketing or a public relations field is required with a minimum of 1 year of experience.  Mon-Fri, 7-10 hour day.  Must apply online and download your resume, at lifepointhealth.jobs.net.

Next Level Kennels – a local pet resort for boarding, grooming, and training.  They have an opening for office support.  Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm.  Experience in general office machines/procedures preferred.  Must be willing to work around dog.  Call owner Scott Tarpley at 252-438-4459.

Granville-Vance Public Health Department has several job openings:  Social Worker II to join our Care Management for At-Risk Pregnancies Program. Preferred experience in Case Management or Obstetrics. Minimum qualifications for a Social Worker II are a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work.  Nutritionist I in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education – approved Didactic Program in Dietetics; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education with a bachelor’s degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university; or a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university.  Public Health Nurse I or II to work in our Care Management for At-Risk Children (CMARC) Program.  Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation, or Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing is required.  Must have a valid NC driver’s license.  Applicants will need to submit a completed state application and three work-related reference contacts.  May submit via email to humanresources@gvdhd.org  or postal mail to: Personnel Director, Granville-Vance District Health Department, Post Office Box 367, Oxford, North Carolina 27565.

Hollander Sleep Products in Henderson is hiring.  They are looking for Machine Operators, Sewers, Packers, and Utility workers on 1st and 2nd shifts.  Hollander will have an onsite Job Fair on Wednesday, May 19th from 9 am – 4 pm.  Applicants who show up at the job fair to apply for open positions will be given on-the-spot interviews and immediate hires are possible. The Job Fair will take place at 100 Comfort Drive in Henderson, NC.  Hollander offers $1.00 – $2.00 extra per hour as a Sign-On Bonus for the first 1,000 hours worked, Paid Holidays at hire, Up to 5 days Paid Time Off for 2021, Benefits eligible after 60 days from hire date, Gainshare Program eligible on hire date.

Cook Shack is currently seeking new employees to expand our staff!!  Must be:* hard working* self motivated* passionate about serving others * able to work nights & week ends.  We are privileged to be a part of the most important day in peoples lives!! If you would like to join us call or message Tracey for more details. 919-497-0669

Carolina Sunrock has job openings:  Class A & B CDL Drivers–  Class A or B drivers –  will be responsible for driving and operating CMV’s which may include dump truck, concrete mixer truck, flatbed, water truck, service truck or other CMV based on operating division. Driving positions available in our concrete, interplant transportation, grading and paving divisions.  Grading Heavy Equipment Operators–  The equipment operator for grading operates and maintains various pieces of equipment. Operates heavy equipment such as: bull dozer, excavator, roller, and backhoe to excavate, move, and grade earth, concrete, asphalt, or other hard surface pavement on road beds and dirt/earth surfaces in a safe manner. Read plans on site and check grade according to site plan. This position may perform other duties on the crew as needed.  Paving Heavy Equipment Operators– Work on a road crew milling, resurfacing, and paving new roads.  Operate various paving equipment including Asphalt Roller, Cat Pavers, Blaw-knox Paver, 150 Wirtgen Milling Machine, Maximizer, Distributer. Assist with laborer duties as needed.  Heavy Equipment Operators–Operate various heavy equipment including loaders, excavator and dozer.  Also seeking individuals with little to no experience to operate Haul Truck and Water Truck must have willingness to learn quarry operations, work outdoors in all conditions and experience working with machinery or smaller equipment a plus.  Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic– The field service mechanic will provide day-to-day routine and emergency heavy equipment repairs, as well as preventative maintenance.  Industrial Electrician– Repairs and installs electrical systems to new or existing quarry industrial plants, concrete plants, asphalt plants and services building electrical repairs  for all locations including the Corporate office.  We also have Entry level positions in the following departments: Quality Control, Plant/Site Utility Person, Laborer- Must have willingness to learn operations, work outdoors in all conditions and experience working with hands, machinery or smaller equipment a plus.  To apply for open positions at the Sunrock Group, Contact Katrina Marvin at Sunrock by emailing:  kmarvin@thesunrockgroup.com or by applying on their website at www.thesunrockgroup.com.

Executive Personnel Group – Contact Laura Green at 252-572-2087

  • Forklift/Pallet Jack Drivers
  • Picker/Packers RF Scanner Experience
  • Unloader/Loaders
  • Material Handlers
  • Sanitation Workers

Hiring for 1st and 2nd shift positions. Executive Personnel Group is hosting a Job Fair Thursday May 20th 9am-4pm. We are located at 220 Dabney Drive Henderson NC 27536 located beside Little Creasers!

Rose Mart Convenience Stores – Please pick up an application in the store, fill it out and give to cashier. We will contact you for an interview.  We offer a hiring bonus, competitive pay rates and benefits, as well as opportunities for advancement. Come and be part of our team!  Vann Gardiner, Human Resource Director, at Rose Mart Properties.

SERVPRO of Franklin, Vance & Granville Counties is hiring service technicians.  They work to provide fire, water and mold cleaning and restoration services to homes and businesses. Apply in person at 260 Industry Drive in Henderson or email office@servpro-fvg.com for an application.

MR Williams Company on Raleigh Road in Henderson. Open positions for:

2nd Shift Repack Order Selectors – pick single pick products with a handheld scanner and plate in totes for next day delivery

2nd Shift Warehouse Order Selectors – pick case product using a pallet jack to next day delivery

CDL – A Delivery Drivers – drive the truck and use a hand-truck to offload product and deliver to convenience stores.

To apply – Visit www.mrwilliams.com / About / Careers to apply online or email Kristy Granger at kgranger@mrwilliams.com.

Mars PetCare – Job Openings for the following

  • Technician – Packing
    • Responsible for operating equipment safely in their area, perform quality checks, effectively work with others while maintaining a consistent output.
  • Technician – Making
    • Responsible for operating equipment safely in their area, perform quality checks, effectively work with others while maintaining a consistent output.
  • Team Leader
    • Hands on leader who is responsible for overseeing teams of associates and motivating them to complete their job duties safely and effectively.

To apply – Contact – Danny Wolf, Production Manager, 252.438.1694 or email Daniel.Y.Wolf@effem.com

Some of these business are present or past advertisers of WIZS.  Being an ad client is not a condition of being listed or broadcast.  This is not a paid ad.  Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email christa@hendersonvance.org to be included.

 

The Local Skinny! Henderson Empowerment Bridging Politics & Community

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Several months ago now, the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department started offering a weekly series of empowerment for the community programs.  The offerings can be seen live on Facebook, or later after the interview has been completed in most cases.

On Mondays at 4 p.m., the Henderson-Vance Outreach Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Henderson-Vance-104608337596118) hosts virtual sessions for Henderson Empowerment.

Learn your basic rights and how to protect your civil liberties.

Jaleel Johnson, HVRPD youth services program coordinator, told WIZS in February, “We interview community partners,” and answer questions “that the community needs to know to make the community better.”

Knowing – and understanding – your civil rights is something that doesn’t always get taught in school, Johnson said. Although some of the topics are geared toward educating youth, Johnson said the participants range in age from 16 to 45.

For more information, please contact Shantel Hargrove at 252-430-0382 (cac@ci.henderson.nc.us).