November 2020

NOVEMBER 2020 | Your Community. Your Neighbors. Your Story.

A dream realized Smithfield organization

offers angel flights

Soldiers come home

for Thanksgiving in 1945

Johnston Health names

Ambassador of the Year

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ON THE COVER

Joyce and Wayne Jenkins pose in front of their new venue, The Serving Spoon at 119, in Pine Level. Photo

NOVEMBER 2020 | Your Community. Your Neighbors. Your Story.

A dream realized Smithfield organization

offers angel flights

Soldiers come home

for Thanksgiving in 1945

Johnston Health names

Ambassador of the Year

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Volume 4, Number 12

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SOME THINGS TO DO IN NOVEMBER JOHNSTON HEALTH RECOGNIZES ENDOSCOPY NURSE AS AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR

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JCI MARKS NATIONAL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION WEEK

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JUNIOR WOMEN’S LEAGUE OF SMITHFIELD HOSTS LOCAL DIAPER DRIVE

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A POSTWAR THANKSGIVING

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SMITHFIELD-SELMA HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR INCLUSION

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Smithfield organization bringing hope to those in need through angel flights

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Get back to basics this Thanksgiving November has arrived, and with it, my favorite holiday.

While Christmas has closed the gap since I became a father, Thanksgiving has always had a special place in my heart.

After all, it has all the warm feelings and family bonding of Christmas without the added stress of gift giving.

Of course, the turkey, dressing and all the other great food options are on top of the marquee, but it’s also the little things like my wife and mother-in-law sitting in the middle of the floor with sales papers everywhere, looking for the best Black Friday deals that always make the day for me.

Thanks to my many years in journalism,

during which I worked with folks who were far from home, we’ve adopted an “island of misfit toys” approach to the occasion, inviting people into our home who might not have had a place to celebrate Thanksgiving.

I can’t count how many years in a row I’ve sat next to frequent JNOW contributor Mike Bollinger and eaten copious amounts of food, but it wouldn’t feel like Thanksgiving if we did it any other way.

There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a trying year. We’ve been frustrated, frightened and a bunch of other f-words, too. Because of that, it can be tough for some of us to be thankful.

I always start with the basics. I think of

my wife, my son and the fact that I’ve made a career out of something I learned how to do in grade RANDY CAPPS school. I think randy@johnstonnow.com about the fact that the light switches work, there’s food in the fridge, and there aren’t any holes in the roof over my head.

I didn’t wake up on a tropical island this morning, but I did wake up. You get the idea.

Here’s hoping that all of you, dear friends, find your reasons to be thankful. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Smithfield organization bringing hope to those in need through angel flights Submitted by Adventist World Aviation

Walter is a 22-month-old sweet little boy with stage 4 neuroblastoma cancer, a very rare type of cancerous tumor that almost always affects children. Walter was diagnosed when he was only 7 months old when his eyes began swelling.

A tumor was discovered and treatment began immediately with emergency radiation.

Sadly, the cancer spread quickly and mercilessly. It was suggested that Walter seek treatment at the Children’s Hospital in Charlotte.

Traveling over 1,100 miles from his home in Wisconsin would be grueling for little Walter. This was the problem and Adventist World Aviation was able to provide the solution.

An “angel flight” is free air transportation for passengers in need of medical treatment far from home or other missions of community service.

As it turned out, another mission of mercy was underway as Pastor Ric Swaningson, president of AWA, was traveling from North Carolina to Wisconsin to offer comfort to the family whom had just lost their dear beloved wife, mother, grandmother and faithful Christian woman. Mrs. Lucille is peacefully resting in Jesus until that blessed day of His return.

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request for the angel flight for Walter, his heart rejoiced in God’s perfect timing. He responded at once that AWA would take not just a part of the flight, but the entire journey. AWA’s Chief of Maintenance, Kyle Stevenson, accompanied Pastor Ric for the long flight.

The flight was blessed with perfect weather and the precious cargo arrived safely to his desired destination. Walter slept most of the flight, but he also showed his energetic side as he ran around the plane at the airport. Please pray for this darling little boy. On good days when he is not in the hospital, Walter plays with his trucks and enjoys being outside.

When you partner with Adventist World Aviation, these flights of mercy are made possible.

After Pastor Ric returned to AWA headquarters in Smithfield, he received a plea for help with an elderly man who needed transportation from Georgia to North Carolina. James, affectionately nicknamed Butch, had plans to come live with his daughter due to his wife recently succumbing to COVID-19.

Butch and the rest of his family fought the virus and recovered, but sadly his wife did not. The distance may have been somewhat relatively short, but the impact was huge.

Many people would not know where to turn. Adventist World Aviation is here for that reason. We can help. We are here to serve.

Your partnership with AWA enables these flights that are answers to prayer. The love of Jesus is shared on the wings of a plane.

To learn more, or to make a charitable donation, visit www.flyawa.org or email info@flyawa.org.

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Some things to do in November We miss being able to provide the community calendar each month in the magazine, but the pandemic has made providing accurate, up-to-date information on events very difficult.

Still, there are a few things happening this month inside the confines of executive orders and social distancing.

As always, you might want to do a quick Facebook search on the venue the day of, just to make sure something COVID-19-related hasn’t happened.

With those caveats in place, here’s a quick list of things to keep you busy this month:

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Tuesday, Nov. 3, 5:30 p.m.

Wine Tasting with Taylor & Tommy Yellow House, Clayton Come out for a night of live music from Taylor & Tommy with a free wine tasting instead of worrying about the election.

Friday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Bad Addiction in concert Fainting Goat Brewery, Benson Get November rolling with Bad Addiction at the Fainting Goat Brewery in Benson.

Saturday, Nov. 7, 3 p.m.

InStill Distilling Co. Anniversary Party InStill Distilling Company, Clayton It’s $10 at the door for a celebration featuring barbecue, brotherhood and family.

Saturday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m.

Project 63 in concert First Street Tavern, Clayton Don’t miss Project 63’s show at First Street Tavern.

Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.

Thief of Hearts in concert

Live Crawfish & Seafood, Smithfield Hear your favorite oldies, beach and Motown hits with Thief of Hearts.

and tinsel and glitter galore. Visit www. facebook.com/bexleyhousenc to learn more.

Nov. 13-15

Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 p.m.

The William Strickland Collection Selma Lions Club, W. Oak St., Selma The 2020 Johnston Now Honors Excellence in Arts award winner William Strickland will be presenting the William Strickland Collection on Nov. 13-15 at the Selma Lions Club. Showings are by appointment only on Friday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 14 and from noon- to 6 p.m. on Nov. 15. For more information, call 919-274-6250.

LaureNicole in concert McKinley’s Irish Pub, Clayton A duo performance of your favorite covers and a few originals, too.

Sunday, Nov. 15, 6 p.m.

Gordon Mote in concert Benson Church of God Come out for a free concert with Gordon Mote. A love offering will be taken, and seating is limited.

Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m.

Sixteen Penny in concert Fainting Goat Brewery, Benson Check out Sixteen Penny on Friday the 13th in Benson.

All the Christmas Feels Bexley House, E. Main St., Clayton It’s that time of year again, and Bexley House is ready more than ever to help you deck your halls! There will be treats

Nathan Wayne in concert Live Crawfish & Seafood, Smithfield Nathan Wayne and the band make their return to Smithfield.

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus Clayton General Store Enjoy Small Business Saturday while you meet Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Johnston Health recognizes endoscopy nurse as Ambassador of the Year Submitted by Johnston Health

SMITHFIELD — Sheila Nixon of Smithfield, a nurse of 28 years in the endoscopy department, has been named Johnston Health Ambassador of the Year.

“She is a great teacher and mentor who loves co-workers and patients,” CEO Tom Williams said during a surprise presentation in the hospital department.

“We applaud her exemplary service to Johnston Health, and deeply appreciate her contributions.”

Town of Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore was also on hand to proclaim “Sheila Nixon Day.” He noted the nurse’s passion for providing safe and excellent care, and for encouraging others to be vigilant about their colon health.

A lifelong resident of Smithfield, Nixon was born at Johnston Memorial, and at an

Sheila Nixon, RN, at center, has been named Johnston Health Ambassador of the Year. From left, are: Karla Allen, manager of OR operations; Andy Moore, mayor of the Town of Smithfield; Sheila Nixon, Ambassador of the Year; Tom Williams, CEO and president; and Amy Hamby, associate vice president of patient care services.

early age, decided she wanted to become a nurse. Her co-workers say Nixon is one of the reasons why the department feels like family.

Nixon said she was touched by the tribute. “I love this organization,” she said. “I am so honored to receive this special award.”

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JCI marks National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Submitted by Johnston County Industries

National Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week was Sept.13-19. This annual celebration highlights the life-changing contributions of the direct support professional workforce.

The main role of a DSP is to help people, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, lead self-directed lives, provide assistance with daily living activities and to encourage community involvement and inclusion. These professionals work face to face with the individuals we serve and support. They are the front line team members we rely on to cultivate relationships and grow trust in our mission and service provision.

“A dedicated direct support professional is the key to successful growth for a person with an intellectual disability. (They) encourage, believe in person-centered planning and are willing to be a part of a team. This

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A direct support professional and his client discuss the client’s goals.

makes a world of difference for the individuals we serve,” said Michelle Cole, Community-Based Support Services Supervisor at JCI. JCI would like to take a moment to celebrate our DSP team members and

their amazing and often unsung contributions in the human services field. We appreciate their dedication and commitment providing meaningful activities for the individuals we serve.

At JCI, we are always

looking to expand our DSP workforce and offer opportunities for individuals who have a natural desire to assist others in skill development, independent living skills and goal achievement. To learn more, call 919-743-8700.

Junior Women’s League of Smithfield hosts local diaper drive Submitted by Junior Women’s League of Smithfield

SMITHFIELD — After much thought and deliberation, we are sad to announce that the fifth annual Touch-ATruck event is canceled due to COVID-19. While we can’t touch our favorite trucks this year, we can fill a truck full of diapers to support the Partnership for Children of Johnston County instead!

received.”

Diaper need is a public health issue in the U.S., and it has never been more evident than throughout 2020. Diapers are as essential to a child’s basic needs as food and shelter. Yet, state and national safety net programs do not recognize diapers as a “basic need.”

One in five moms said they had run out of money for diapers. One in four said they cut back on food to pay for diapers. One in 20 said they have washed out and reused disposable diapers.

Don’t think of this as a roadblock, we’re just shifting gears! We are collecting diapers, wipes and monetary donations to assist the PFCJC in the creation of a diaper closet for families in need.

“While we are disappointed that we can’t spend a morning exploring our favorite trucks to benefit the Partnership for Children, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield recognizes this great need in our community still exists,”

said Dana Satterfield and Destiny Savage, the event’s co-chairs. “Instead of focusing on what the pandemic has taken away, we are choosing

to focus on what we can still do to make a difference in the lives of children in Johnston County and we appreciate the support this initiative has

It takes 7-10 diapers a day to keep a child’s bottom clean at a cost of roughly $80$100 per month. Please get involved. Donate diapers.

Donate your time. Donate your dollars. Visit www. jwlsmithfield.com to find out how you can help locally.

Diaper need is a public health issue in the U.S., and it has never been more evident than throughout 2020.

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Pine Level business expands through a piece of town history

By Randy Capps | Photos by Billy Rae Whittaker / BRIM DESIGN

P

INE LEVEL — As a late summer sunlight streamed through a nearby window, bathing their corner table, a family of four raised their glasses of mimosas and Bellinis for a toast. After a Sunday brunch featuring praline French toast, applewood bacon quiche and biscuits and gravy, spirits were understandably high.

It’s a scene that likely plays out all over the world on any given Sunday, but until very recently, was not a regular occurrence in Pine Level.

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notch, the owner, Joyce Jenkins, offers an important clarification.

“It’s not a restaurant,” she said. “It’s definitely not a restaurant. It is an event/ venue space. It’s a place where you can have your special occasions, such as your wedding receptions, and it’s a mid-size venue. It’s not one that will house two or three hundred people. It’s something for the people that want to have a small event in a room with ambiance and grace and not have to rent a huge room.”

It’s right around the corner from The Serving Spoon, which is still offering its On the Go program, which features frozen family dinners that are

ready to heat and serve. The catering business has been very good to Jenkins and her husband, Wayne, but they dreamed even bigger.

“I knew the business needed to grow,” she said. “But I didn’t know what to do to make it grow.”

So she connected with a childhood friend on Facebook, who happens to be a business consultant, and an idea was born.

Even if he did have to nudge her away from retirement first.

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said. “‘Sit on the front porch and watch the cars go by.’ So, that just kind of spurred me. ... I wasn’t ready to sit down. I’m still not.”

That’s just one of the reasons a Bible verse adorns the back wall of The Serving Spoon at 119. From Proverbs 29:11, it reads: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.”

The idea was guided by a phrase on the brochure of the original Serving Spoon, which the owners are now calling “the flagship.”

“The style and grace of Southern hospitality,” she said. “That’s what I wanted this to reflect.”

Every nook of the 114-yearold building has its own story.

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could sit and talk for hours — and to hear Wayne tell it, the owners often do just that.

It’s a nod to Joyce’s grandmother’s house, “where everything was always just so.” In keeping with a family theme, the picture on the wall facing the door is one of her great-grandmother.

“She helped mold me,” Joyce said.

Around the edges, one can find a sewing machine salvaged from the building when it was purchased, an old sideboard which was a gift from some of her earliest catering clients and a Hoosier cabinet from one of Wayne’s former postal customers.

“I really didn’t want to do

anything to take away from the original style of the building, and the age of the building,” she said. “Our daughter told me that we should get a designer to come in and design everything, but I didn’t want that. Because I already knew in my heart what I wanted to see. So, we kind of went with that.

Well Boring Service. It’s fitting that the Kornegays would have a place in the building, since that family was its previous owners.

“I wanted to see old pieces that reflected the period in here.

Each one of these pieces have a story. We didn’t just pick up anything and put it in here.”

So, she blew one of those photos up and hung it on the wall, too.

The bar in front of the 10 windows that adorn the building’s facade, and the wood on the support beams that intersect the room came from an old barn on contractor Kevin Kornegay’s property. There’s also a sign on the wall for Kornegay’s

“I wanted to pay homage to Pine Level also,” she said of the decor. “Brian Phillips, who lives here in Pine Level, sent me pictures of old Pine Level.”

“We are so happy and thankful she chose Pine Level to call home,” Pine Level Mayor Jeff Holt said in a recent Board of Commissioners meeting.

“We’ve gotten such a big response,” she said. “People saying, ‘Oh, it’s beautiful’ and

Where there is

NO VISION

the people perish proverbs 29:18

came in and said ‘Boy the food at that brunch was really great.

When’s the next one?’”

Considering the state of the property when they bought it — as much sunlight was coming in through the back wall as through the windows — the finished product is quite an achievement.

‘It’s done so much for this side of town.’ We’ve gotten all kind of responses from the community.”

Wayne has fielded his share of compliments as well.

“It’s been really great,” he said.

“I’ll be out front sweeping, and someone will come by and say, ‘That brunch you guys had was really great. The food was awesome.’ Or I was at the flagship shop the other day, and our next-door neighbor

“It’s amazing,” she said. “And such a blessing. That’s how I feel about it. Every time I come over here, I have to take it all in. Because it is a vision.

It is a culmination of years.

To able to walk in and be able to see this place the way it is now, especially from how it was in the very beginning, you kind of want to pinch yourself. ‘Did it happen? Was it real?’ That’s how I feel.

“A lot went into making it personal and making it feel good.”

“It’s the atmosphere,” Wayne added. “The ambiance is

nice, the food is great. People come in and sit down, and they don’t talk over one another. You have nice, calm music. And even after people finishing eating, they just sit for a while.”

far wall always in sight, more might be on the way. Wayne and Joyce own the building that houses the post office next door, which is a nice piece of irony for a man that spent 24 years working in a post office.

There’s no shortage of style and elegance, but it’s backed up by service, convenience and, naturally, great food for baby showers, birthday parties, bridal showers, Christmas parties or corporate events.

The post office is eventually going to move to the other side of town, freeing up the space.

“We are the in-house caterers,” she said. “It’s a one-stop shop.

You can come here, you get your caterer, event space, your ambiance, your staffing, flatware, glassware, dishes, table linens — everything you need is here. No worries about setting up or cleaning up.”

For now, it’s just between her and Wayne during their quiet talks in the parlor.

They even have the requisite ABC permits, which keeps those mimosas on the up and up.

Still, with the Bible verse on the

“I have a big idea about what I’d like to see there, but I just don’t want to say yet,” she said with her customary smile.

“We come here in the evenings sometimes and just sit,” he said. “Just think about the next things we can implement. Sometimes, we don’t even want to go home. It’s peaceful here. It’s comfortable here, and we enjoy it.”

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A Postwar Thanksgiving

By Benjamin Sanderford | Photos by Johnston County Heritage Center

It was November 1945 and Johnston County folk were settling down in a world no longer consumed by war.

Veterans were returning home, the normal rhythm of life was resuming and everyone looked forward to Thanksgiving.

As usual, the Smithfield Herald reported on local people and events. The paper’s Nov. 20 issue announced that Rev. James C. Cammack of the First Baptists in Smithfield would deliver the special message during the community-wide service held at his church on Nov. 28. Rev. Cammack was also scheduled to speak at the Clayton First Baptist church on Thanksgiving Day itself.

The Clayton First Baptists expected to surpass their previous annual contribution of $504.85 to the Baptist Orphanage of North Carolina. The American Legion Auxiliary, meanwhile, advertised its request that people donate their canes to the Oteen Veterans Hospital.

Those interested were directed to contact Mrs. W.M. Henderson.

Meanwhile, Johnston’s newly discharged servicemen were arriving just in time for the holidays. Technical Sergeant Joseph W. Lynch of Selma received his discharge on the 19th at Fort Bragg after spending 33 months with the 20th General Hospital in India.

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The Army discharged Private Charlie N. Rose of Bentonville Township at Fort Bragg as well. He had taken part in the D-Day landings and the final push into Germany.

PFC Junious F. Coats of Four Oaks, who served as a rifleman in North Africa and Italy, became a civilian again on Oct. 24 at the Separation Center at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He returned home with the Good Conduct Medal and the European Theater of Operations ribbon with two battle stars.

Navy Lt. John C Diehl Jr. of Selma had yet to be discharged by November 23, but he was honored at a ceremony in Columbus, Ohio. His commanding officer, Commander James A. Peterson of Air Ferry Squadron Two awarded him the Distinguished Flying Cross, an Air Medal and three Gold Stars for making 26 strikes against Japanese forces during the Battle of Okinawa.

Thanksgiving would be an especially joyous occasion for these veterans, but some had even more to celebrate. Nov. 10 witnessed the marriage of Elizabeth Lassiter of Four Oaks at her home to Ross Carlton Gregory of Angier, who had recently returned from Europe.

Twelve days later, it was the

turn of Patsy Mitchell of Clayton and Staff Sergeant Larry Cooper of Cary to tie the knot. The new husband had just received his discharge after spending 20 months with the Army in Iran.

As for PFC Junius B. Godwin of Benson, he decided the previous month to marry an Englishwoman, Joyce Vera Barnes, formerly of the Air Transport Auxiliary, near her home in Canford Cliffs, England.

Sadly, some would never enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with their loved ones. Exsoldier Glenn Atkinson died on Nov. 14 of injuries he received in a car crash three days earlier.

PFC Earl L. Adams of Princeton had been dead since April 8, killed in action just weeks before Germany’s defeat. He was posthumously awarded the Silver Star and the Bronze Star for “heroic achievement” against

German forces.

December 5.

The dead were mourned, but the living would be respected as well. Albert Coates, the Johnstonian-born Director of the Institute of Government, announced on November 22 that his organization would open a statewide Veterans Service Citizens School in Chapel Hill to educate former servicemen on what opportunities were available to them.

This year’s Thanksgiving was special. The people of Johnston County had overcome a time of great peril, hope for the future had never been brighter and everyone felt gratitude for those who sacrificed themselves so that the country could live in peace.

The Johnston County Red Cross, meanwhile, was busy organizing the collection of Christmas gifts for hospitalized servicemen at Laurinburg air base and Fort Bragg. All gifts were to be dropped off at the Thornton Building, Smithfield by

Perhaps Reverend H.K. King captured the popular mood best during his first sermon as Pastor of Centenary Methodist church on November 25.

With conviction, he told his listeners that “thanksgiving for the return of peace should go up again and again until it should become a habit in the lives of our people and until we have the peace of Christ.”

Benjamin Sanderford, a resident of Clayton, studied social science at UNC Greensboro. He can be reached at benwsanderford@gmail.com

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Johnston Health Foundation Gobble Waddle 5k/10k Goes Virtual!

Flexible format broadens times and opportunities for participants.

Smithfield, NC – Throughout its 12 year history, the Gobble Waddle 5K/10K, presented by HealthQuest, has provided its participants with a crisp Saturday morning walk or run through peaceful leaf-filled neighborhoods in south Smithfield. Beginning on World Diabetes Day on Saturday, Nov. 14, the firsttime virtual event will offer participants from Johnston County to as far as California an entire week to walk or run at their own pace, in their own space – from virtually anywhere. To enhance the virtual experience, The Johnston Health Foundation is providing participants with RaceJoy, an interactive mobile app, that allows you to invite your friends and family to track your race progress and send you cheers. It also automatically submits your finish data for real-time scored results.

Registration fees include a t-shirt, participant medal and bib, which will be mailed prior to the event for those registering by Nov. 6. Registration will remain open through Nov. 21 and packets will still be mailed to those participants.

Event chair, Eric Brownlee, participated in the 2020 Champions 5K/10K virtual event with his family and encourages others to do the same for the Gobble

Those worthy causes are the Johnston Health Foundation Healthy Kids fund, which provides scholarships at HealthQuest for a nutrition and fitness program for at-risk children, and the Heart Fund, which provides assistance to financially challenged patients in need of life-saving heart care.

Keeping with tradition and to address food insecurity in Johnston County, HealthQuest will still collect canned goods to support local food banks at Temple Baptist Church, Sharon Baptist Church, Hinnant Outreach Center, and the Johnston Health Cardiopulmonary Rehab Center’s Blessing Corner.

Donations may be dropped off at HealthQuest in the Johnston Health Medical Mall by Nov. 21.

Waddle. “Be sure to include your family, your coworkers, and your pets,” he said. “Be sure to take plenty of pictures and videos wearing your Gobble Waddle shirts or team shirts and show the community your support for these worthy causes.”

To learn more and register for the event, visit www.johnstonhealth.org/GobbleWaddle.

Don’t forget to share your virtual experience on Facebook by tagging the Johnston Health Foundation and using #GobbleWaddle.

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Smithfield-Selma High School receives national recognition for inclusion Submitted by Smithfield-Selma High School

Smithfield-Selma High School has received national recognition for inclusion.

Among three other schools in North Carolina, SmithfieldSelma has been awarded National Banner status.

Unified is a program sponsored

by Special Olympics that encourages youth with and without intellectual disabilities to play, lead and accept others.

In order to receive National Banner status, an application was submitted to outline how Smithfield-Selma High School met the 10 national standards, including offering inclusive sports, whole school engagement and leadership

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activities.

In the 2019-2020 school year, Unified pairs (those with and without disabilities) participated in basketball, volleyball, cheer, flag football and soccer. Leadership activities included students and staff presenting for Principal Fellows from N.C. State University, an Exceptional Children’s teacher in Wayne County and Exceptional Children’s Directors across the state. A Unified PE class was dedicated to teaching collaboration skills as students from all backgrounds worked together to practice healthy living. Those with and without disabilities worked together to

plan and implement Unified Club events. A Unified team raised more than $1,000 to support Special Olympics North Carolina by participating in the Polar Plunge.

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