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2018 Drug Take Back & Document Shred Events
Submitted by Allison Nock, Henderson County Sheriff's Office Community Relations Media Specialist
The Henderson County Sheriff's Office along with TRIAD Henderson County, Hope Rx, and other community partners are continuing to offer FREE Document Shred and Drug Take Back Days in 2018 across Henderson County.
These events provide local residents a way to help reduce their chance of becoming a victim of identity thefts as well as a convenient and safe way to dispose of old medications from their homes, reducing the possibility of accidental or intentional misuse or theft.
City of Hendersonville Document Shred and Drug Take Back
Date: Friday, May 11 from 9:00am to 10:30am
Location: Patton Park at 59 E. Clairmont Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792
Sponsors: City of Hendersonville, Hendersonville Police Department, HopeRx, HCSO
*Document Shred (only open to City of Hendersonville residents) & Drug Take Back (open to all)
Green River Document Shred and Drug Take Back
Date: Saturday, June 2 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Roscoe Green's Store at 94 Green River Rd. Zirconia, NC 28790
Sponsors: Green River Community Association, TRIAD, HopeRx, HCSO
*Document Shred & Drug Take Back
Mills River (LGFCU) Document Shred and Drug Take Back
Date: Friday, August 17 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Location: TBD
Sponsors: Local Government Federal Credit Union, TRIAD, HopeRx, HCSO
*Document Shred & Drug Take Back
Etowah (United Community Bank) Document Shred and Drug Take Back
Date: Friday, September 14 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Location: United Community Bank at 77 Etowah Center Dr. Etowah, NC 28729
Sponsors: Etowah Community Bank, TRIAD, HopeRx, HCSO
*Document Shred & Drug Take Back
Village of Flat Rock Document Shred and Drug Take Back
Date: Saturday, October 13 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Flat Rock Village Town Hall at 10 Village Center Dr. Flat Rock, NC 28731
Sponsors: Village of Flat Rock, TRIAD, HopeRx, HCSO
*Document Shred & Drug Take Back
Drug Disposal Information:
- The Henderson County Sheriff's Office provides citizens with a free, environmentally safe, and convenient way to dispose of medications from their homes, reducing the possibility of accidental or intentional misuse and/or theft.
- We accept prescription pills, capsules, ointments, vitamins, liquids in their original containers, inhalers & patches.
- We cannot accept chemotherapy medications & sharps/needles/Epi-pens.
- The Sheriff's Office provides a permanent drug collection drop box in their lobby located at 100 North Grove Street in Hendersonville. It is accessible every Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Check in at the front desk for instructions.
- Over 6,000 pounds of medication have been collected and destroyed since Sheriff Charles McDonald implemented the drug disposal program in 2013.
Document Shred Information:
Most of the 2018 events will include a shred truck will be on site to provide free document shredding (past tax records, bank records, medical documents, etc.) for residential shred only to residents of Henderson County. This feature is made possible through TRIAD Henderson County and community sponsors. The day's mission is to help the community better protect themselves from scams, frauds, identity theft, abuse and theft.
Shred Information / What to Shred:
- Expired credit and debit cards
- Unused credit card checks
- Credit card statements
- Pre-approved credit card offers and applications
- Checking and savings account statements
- Canceled checks
- Investment account statements
- Wage and earnings statements
- Phone and utility bills
- Tax returns and statements
- Medical bills
- Insurance claim information
- Insurance policy information (auto, health, life)
- Expired identification documents (driver's licenses and passports)
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Members of the Eatmon family, left to right: Ivory, Rebecca, Randi-Mae and Sadie, help with the 4-H scrapbook at a recent 4-H County Council workday. Learn more about 4-H clubs and classes by calling the NC Cooperative Extension office at 828-697-4891 or visit henderson.ces.ncsu.edu/4-H. |
4-H Summer Fun!
Submitted by Sue Janowiak, Henderson County Cooperative Extension 4-H Program Assistant
Henderson County 4-H is gearing up for lots of summer activities. Through 4-H classes and clubs, young people learn skills that will help them throughout life, with a focus on leadership, citizenship, and responsibility.
4-H Mini-Garden Contest for ages 9 - 18
Youth grow a 10 x 12 foot vegetable garden at home, or a place where they can easily take care of it. 4-H provides seeds, tomato plants and specific instructions. Register by May 4. Orientation will be May 7 at 6:00 pm at the Cooperative Extension office, across from the ball fields in Jackson Park. No fee.
4-H Sewing Classes for ages 10 - 18
Sewing classes will begin on May 10, July 5, Sept. 6 and Nov. 1. Choose 1:00 - 3:00 pm or 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Each class series lasts for 4 weeks. Fee: $25 per series. Participants will receive a pattern, a basic sewing kit, a sewing booklet and help from an individual sewing mentor. Participants will need to purchase fabric and thread, or may choose from some of the donated fabric we have at the office.
Henderson County 4-H Activity Day
Saturday, May 19, Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 6th Ave W, Hendersonville. 4-H members, ages 5 - 18, will be giving 4-H presentations, starting at 9:00 am. Come to see some great public speaking!
4-H F.R.E.S.H (Flat Rock's Exceptional Sandburg Helpers) for ages 11 - 15
This is a summer service learning experience at the Carl Sandburg National Historic Site in Flat Rock. FRESH participants volunteer for a weekly 3-hour shift at the Carl Sandburg barn. As FRESH members, children learn about Mrs. Sandburg's famous goat herd, how to care for the goats and about the park itself. During their shift, they will visit with park guests, care for the goats, maintain the barn and walk the goats. The program begins on June 11 (required training) and continues until school starts in August. For more information, or to apply, contact Janene at Carl Sandburg at 828-699-2195.
4-H New Leader Orientation
Monday, June 19, 7:00 - Learn what is involved in being a 4-H leader. The Top 10 Questions of New 4-H Leaders will be answered. RSVP to
Denise_Sherrill@ncsu.edu
.
4-H Summer Camp for ages 9 -14
Henderson
County 4-H will take a group to the Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Center July 8 - 13. A $50 deposit is due with registration. Prices: Traditional Camp $425, Adventurer and Trekker $445
Zentangle® Art Workshop
This is a fun class for rising fifth graders through age 18. July 9 - 12, 10:00 - noon, Monday -Thursday. No artistic talent or experience needed! Learn to create your own designs using supplies provided with the $15 fee. Register by June 25.
4-H Mind Your Money - Real Life Finances for Teens
For middle school and high school youth, ages 11 - 18. Prepare for your future by spending and saving wisely! Learn all about money and finances through interactive lessons and fun activities. Saturday, July 14, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. Fee: $10, which includes a book and lunch. Pre-registration with payment is required by June 29.
4-H Farms, Food and Fun! For ages 8 - 12
July 30 - Aug. 3, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Learn about local agriculture, visit farms, and learn basic cooking skills. Fee: $75 for the week. Participants must be at least 8 years old by the first day of camp. For more information, contact
Sue_Janowiak@ncsu.edu
or call 697-4891.
4-H Clubs for ages 5 - 18
meet monthly for educational activities. For a current list of clubs, visit the 4-H website:
http://henderson.ces.ncsu.edu/4-H
. Scroll down to "Learn More Using the Resources Below" and click on "Clubs & Groups."
Visit the Henderson County (NC) 4-H Facebook page and share our posts with your friends.
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2018 Home Gardening Series
Submitted by Steve Pettis, NC State Cooperative Extension Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent
Are you a Mountain Transplant? Did you recently move to Henderson County from some other part of the country? Then, learn to garden in western North Carolina by attending these classes offered by Henderson County Cooperative Extension.
Mountain Gardening Favorites May 14, 2018 - 6:30pm
- Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent, will give attendees his favorites landscape plants for the mountains and pollinators.
Gardening for Pollinators in Western North Carolina June 7, 2018 - 6:30pm
- Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent will instruct.
Butterflies, bees, and green lacewings are just a few of the insects that benefit humans. In this class you will learn how to identify pollinating insects in the landscape and vegetable garden. You will also learn which plants feed, shelter, and provide habitat for pollinating insects. Also, you will learn how to build a pollinator house! Pesticide use can harm beneficial insects so we will learn how to control bad insects with non-pesticide techniques.
Maintaining the Mountain Landscape Garden June 11, 2018 - 6:30pm
- Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent, will teach gardeners the most effective ways to maintain the mountain landscape utilizing bee friendly techniques
New Plant Varieties for WNC July 9, 2018 - 6:30pm
- John Vining, former Polk County Extension Director and Horticulture Agent we will teach attendees about all of the new varieties of plants coming out of the plant breeding program at NC State Mountain Horticulture Research Center
Cost
- $25 per class due one week prior to class start
-$100 for the entire series; entire series payments due one week prior to first class
-cash or check only (make checks out to Henderson Co. Coop. Ext.; mail to 100 Jackson Park Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792)
Location - Henderson County Extension Center, 100 Jackson Park Road. Please call (828) 697-4891 with any questions.
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Rain Garden Workshop
Submitted by Ivy Olson, Henderson County Cooperative Extension
Mills River Partnership is partnering with Mills River Town Park and NC Cooperative Extension to present a "Residential Rain Garden Certification" workshop, May 18.
Rain gardens are shallow depressions and serve as landscape features that can effectively collect and treat stormwater and reduce localized flooding and pollution within our waterways. This 1-day workshop will present a method for sizing and designing rain gardens and will detail proper construction techniques. Workshop attendance includes: break service, lunch, and the NC State University Rain Garden Manual (certification is additional).
WHEN: May 18 - 9am to 3pm
COST: $25 non-certification OR $100 w/ certification
Note: Please bring closed-toe shoes, gloves, hat, and sunscreen.
Also, 4.5L credit hours are available for landscape contractors.
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Lightning Safety
Submitted by Jimmy Brissie, Henderson County Director of Emergency Services
As we move into the late spring and summer season thunderstorms become more frequent and the risk of lightning strikes increase incrementally with thunderstorms and outdoor activity. In United States, an average of 300 people are injured and 50 people are killed each year by lightning. Although most lightning victims survive, people struck by lightning often report a variety of long-term, debilitating symptoms.
Lightning Facts:
- Lightning's unpredictability increases the risk to individuals and property
- Lightning often strikes outside of heavy rain and may occur as far as 10 miles away from any rainfall
- "Heat lightning" is actually lightning from a thunderstorm too far away for thunder to be heard. However, the storm may be moving in your direction.
- Most lightning deaths and injuries occur when people are caught outdoors during the afternoon and evening.
- Your chances of being struck by lightning are estimated to be 1 in 600,000, but could be reduced even further by following safety precautions.
Lightning Safety:
- Remember the 30/30 lightning safety rule: Go indoors if, after seeing lightning, you cannot count to 30 before hearing thunder. Stay indoors for 30 minutes after hearing the last clap of thunder.
- Get inside a home, building, or hard top automobile (not a convertible). Although you may be be injured if lightning strikes your car, you are much safer inside a vehicle than outside.
- Remember, rubber-soled shoes and rubber tires provide NO protection from lightning. However, the steel frame of a hard-topped vehicle provides increased protection if you are not touching metal.
- Avoid showering or bathing. Plumbing and bathroom fixtures can conduct electricity.
- Use a corded telephone only for emergencies. Cordless and cellular telephones are safer to use.
- Unplug appliances and other electrical items such as computers and turn off air conditioners. Power surges from lightning can cause serious damage to household appliances.
For more information, be sure to visit:
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eWIC Debit Cards for Henderson County Begin May 9
Submitted by Kim Horton, Henderson County Department of Public Health Communications Manager
The
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program will roll out the eWIC debit cards on May 9. The debit card replaces the paper voucher making a simpler checkout experience for WIC users.
WIC Nutrition Program Director Lori Bradley said that the cards will allow participants to buy only the foods they need. Participants will no longer need to separate WIC foods from other purchases. The cards also mean reduced monthly printing for WIC staff and time saved for WIC participants.
"The debit card will mean a new and improved WIC shopping experience for mothers and their children," said Bradley. "Once you have the eWIC debit card, the food benefits will load automatically to the card. In addition, participants will be able to view their benefit balance, transaction history, WIC-approved foods, future benefits, and change their PIN number all online through a mobile app,
mybnft.com
."
For WIC approved vendors, it eliminates the need for separate transactions. Vendors have upgraded their systems in preparation for the new cards.
To receive the debit card, participants need to simply show up for their usual WIC appointment; no sign-up is required. Walk-ins are also welcome. The WIC Program is located at 1200 Spartanburg Highway, Suite 100.
Approximately 2,100 Henderson County clients participate in WIC
, a supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children under the age 5. The program provides healthy supplemental foods and nutrition counseling for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children.
All WIC programs in North Carolina public health departments are expected to transfer to the debit card system by June 1.
To learn more about eligibility and how to sign up for WIC, visit
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eWIC Celebration Day
Submitted by Kim Horton, Henderson County Department of Public Health Communications Manager
Join us on Friday, May 25, from 10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m., for eWIC Celebration Day to celebrate the transition from paper vouchers to eWIC debit cards. The event will be held at the Department of Public Health located at 1200 Spartanburg Highway in Hendersonville.
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Mother's Day is May 13 - Need a Gift?
Submitted by Kim Horton, Henderson County Department of Public Health Communications Manager
She loves flowers, but how happy would she be if you quit smoking for Mother's Day? The North Carolina Quit Line can help you get started. QuitlineNC provides free cessation services to any North Carolina resident who needs help quitting tobacco use. Quit Coaching is available in different forms, which can be used separately or together, to help any tobacco user give up tobacco. 1-800-Quit-Now (1-800-784-8669) or QuitlineNC.com http://www.quitlinenc.com/.
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Henderson County Sheriff's Office Hiring Announcement
Submitted by Allison Nock, Henderson County Sheriff's Office Community Relations Media Specialist
The Henderson County Sheriff's Office is actively seeking applicants who are interested in becoming sworn deputies. We are looking for new recruits, military personnel who have concluded their terms of service and have a desire to continue serving the community and people with life experience who have always wanted to be in law enforcement but have never had the opportunity. We will be vetting qualified applicants through our standard hiring process with the addition of a physical fitness qualification requirement (Police Officers Physical Abilities Test/POPAT). Applicants who are successfully hired will be sent through a future Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy. Upon graduation from the academy, employees will then be assigned to fill open positions throughout the agency based on current needs.
More information on starting pay, benefits, the hiring process and an application to apply can be found at
www.hendersonsheriff.org
by clicking on the Careers tab.
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Friends of the Henderson County Public Library Chosen by Staples Associate to Receive Grant
Submitted by Marcie Dowling, Henderson County Public Library Marketing and Digital Strategy Librarian
The Friends of the Henderson County Public Library recently received a $500 grant from the Staples Foundation, the private charitable arm of Staples, Inc. The grant allows Staples associates around the globe to direct more than $2 million in donations each year through a program called 2 Million & Change.
"The Summer Reading Program is one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year for the library," said Lisa Donaldson, Youth Services Coordinator. "Our theme this year is 'Libraries Rock!' and the money provided by the Staples grant will help us kick things off with the energetic band, Big, Bang, Boom! We'll have two fun-packed shows on Wednesday, June 20th starting at the Mills River Library at 11am followed by a 2pm show at the Main Library. While the concerts are geared toward children and their parents, the Summer Reading Program is for all ages. The Friends of the Library fund the majority of free programs hosted across our six library locations and this summer there are dozens for the community to choose from."
In 2016, Staples awarded more than $2.3 million in grants to 1,000 local organizations in support of education and job skills programs, including job readiness for homeless individuals, career exploration for high school students, academic scholarships, mentoring and more. For further information on this program, visit
www.staples.com/community.
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Henderson County Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Update
Submitted by Autumn Radcliff, Henderson County Planning Director
The Henderson County TAC met on April 18th and discussed the Prioritization 5.0 and the regional tier projects for Henderson County. Henderson County, through the French Broad River MPO can apply local points on three projects in this tier. The TAC determined that prioritization would be recommended as follows:
1. I-26, Add Additional Lanes
2. NC 280 (Boylston Hwy.), Upgrade Roadway with Access Management and Intersection realignment and improvement
3. NC 191 (Brevard Road/Old Haywood Road), Widen to Multi-Lanes with Bicycle Lanes
Regional projects will be discussed and reviewed for prioritization at the next TAC meeting this summer. Information about current transportation projects that have been funded may be viewed on the Planning Departments website under the items of current interest link.
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Henderson County's Newest Critical Care Paramedics
Submitted by Mike Barnett, Henderson County EMS Manager
In April, EMS staff Ben Applebome, Josh Penland, and Jessica McMurray became certified Critical Care Paramedics. The Critical Care Paramedic course is a 100-hour course that focuses on caring for critical care type patients, primarily for hospital to hospital transports. This is a University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC course) offered through Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College. Henderson County EMS is encouraging it's paramedics to attend the Critical Care Paramedic course due to the increasing number of critical care level transports the department is being called upon to care for.
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