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Wednesday, June 03, 2009 4:17 PM Town Talk for Thursday, June 4, 2009 KENLY The Kenly Volunteer Fire Department recently spent an approximately $6,900 grant it received through the N.C. Department of Insurance to help purchase new equipment for the department, according to Kenly Fire Chief Paul Whitehurst. The grant, which the department matched with local funds, allowed the fire department to purchase a heavy rescue cutter, a confined space cutter and a two-car rescue jack set. Whitehurst said the equipment will allow for easier rescue of individuals trapped in automobiles. The total cost of the equipment came to about $14,000, he said. FREMONT The Governor Charles B. Aycock Historic Birthplace will hold several events this month beginning Sunday, June 14. As part of the Aycock Birthplace's 50th anniversary celebration, the movie Ben-Hur will be shown in the Ida B. Williams Auditorium June 14 at 3 p.m. Admission is free. On Saturday, June 20, a beginner's genealogy workshop will be held at the same location from 3-5 p.m. Space is limited to 30 participants, and those planning to attend should pay the $10 fee by June 12. From July 27-31, the historic site will hold a summer adventures camp for children ages 7 to 11. The cost is $45 per child, and participants must register in advance. The camp will be held daily that week from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information on any of the programs, call 919-242-5581. NASH COUNTY The respiratory care services at Nash Health Care recently received Quality Care Recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care. Only 15 percent of hospitals in the country have received the award. The American Association of Respiratory Care is a membership organization representing more than 46,000 health professionals involved in respiratory care around the country. Town Talk appears every Tuesday and Thursday, and you can visit the Town Talk blog online a www.wilsontimes.com/blogs/towntalk. Staff writer Antonio Velarde covers Wilson's neighboring cities and towns. Velarde can be reached at 265-7868 or at avelarde@wilsontimes.com. |
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