Johnston Extension Services offers check list for preparing Disaster Kit for Staying at Home
You never know when a disaster will strike, but it makes all the difference in the world if you are prepared for it. Are you prepared to deal with an emergency until help arrives?
Preparing a Staying at Home Disaster Kit
You can better stay at home when you have a disaster kit prepared. There are some basic things that you need, water being the most important. You are going to need at least two quarts per day. If it’s hot you need twice as much. High-risk populations such as children, the elderly, pregnant women and the sick will also need more.
[Read More] Panther Club 'Big Give Away' Postponed to Sept. 20
The North Johnston High School Panther Club's Big Give Away, scheduled for Saturday night, Sept. 6, has been postponed until Saturday, Sept. 20, because Johnston County Schools have cancelled all functions at all schools for the weekend.
The action by the schools is in anticipation of tropical storm Hanna, which is supposed to make landfall early Saturday morning in North Carolina and then move across the state on Saturday.
The Big Give Away supper on Sept. 20 will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the drawing for the prizes will begin at 6:30 p.m. County EMS holds Hurricane briefing
 | | Derrick Duggins, Johnston County Emergency Management Coordinator said storm shelter locations would be announced when and if needed. |
By Kelly Lake
Selma News Editor
Johnston County Emergency Management held a briefing on Thursday afternoon at the new Public Safety Building on the campus of Johnston Community College to discuss the county’s preparedness for the hurricane season. The focus of the briefing was on plans already in place for dealing with the effects of tropical storm Hanna, expected this weekend and for the possible effects of tropical storm Ike next week.
Representatives and department heads from nearly every agency in the county, as well as local municipalities and several members of the local news media were in attendance.
Kim Robertson, director of Emergency Services in Johnston County, told the audience that plans are in place to deal the impending storms, the first of which could reach the area late Friday or early Saturday. She said a close eye is being kept on tropical storm Ike.
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Municipalities, County prepare for Hurricane
By Cami Jo Narron, News Editor 03.SEP.08
Johnston County Emergency Services met with EMS personnel representing most towns and communities today at Johnston Community College to make sure all were standing by at the ready in case Hurricane Hanna takes a disruptive path through the area.
Current forecasts predict Hanna to stay east of I-95 skirting the coast, but that can change at any time, said Kenly Fire Chief Paul Whitehurst.
"We've double checked our equipment and have saws ready if conditions worsen," said Whitehurst. "I don't wish a disaster on anybody, however, this is a good opportunity for our emergency responders to get ready and to remind the public to be prepared for a least a 72 hour stay at home and that includes medicines and oxygen for those that need it."
The following information was sent out by the Johnston County EMS Department:
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Board of Election results sooner
Staff Reports 03.SEP.08
Johnston County results from the November 4 election will be available instantaneously to the public, candidates and the media from Johnston County Board of Elections, according to Leigh Ann Price, director.
“This is absolutely, positively wonderful,” said Price about the computer program developed by Ellen Beck, systems analyst in the IT Department. Price warned however, that results will still not be official until it is canvassed, but there will be no more long waits to get what the election officials receive.
According to Price there were complaints from various groups during the May primary election about having to wait so long for results to be posted. In November there will be four or five election officials manning the phone lines.
[Read more, leave an opinion.] Glendale-Kenly PTA set for fundraiser, membership drive
 | | Glendale-Kenly PTA officers for the 2008-2009 school year are pictured above. Front row, left to right, Angie Jones, Jennifer Jackson, Kathy Woodard, Nicky Crisp and Jennifer. |
By Cami Jo Narron, News Editor 03.SEP.08
Glendale-Kenly Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association is gearing up for its fall fundraiser and is holding a membership drive through November first. Membership cost is set at $4 per person.
The group is also seeking individual and business sponsors for donation levels: silver - $100-$199, gold - $200-$299 and platinum - $300 plus. Donors will be listed on plaques to hang at the school.
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SCHEDULE CHANGES: Incoming tropical storm Hannah causes county athletics to revamp week's game schedules
The incoming tropical storm Hannah has prompted county officials to move the week's game schedule up a day to ensure that all football games are played.
North Johnston High School's game at Ben E. Strifert Stadium against 3-A West Johnston High School, originally scheduled for Friday night at 7:30, has been moved to Thursday night at 7, according to NJHS Athletic Director Brent Walston.
Thursday night's junior varsity football game was moved to Wednesday.
Thursday's soccer games have been canceled after Union's Friday night football game was also rescheduled for Thursday.
For more information, contact North Johnston High School at 284-2031.
[Leave a comment.] Patrick’s owner says he wants to rebuild
 | | Smoke is still pouring out of Patrick’s Cafeteria as firefighters attempt to douse the blaze that gutted the landmark local restaurant Saturday night. Owner Dale Moore said he was told the restaurant is a total loss. He said he’s ready to rebuild. (Mark Stewart photo) |
By Rick Stewart, Publisher 03.SEP.08
Patrick’s Cafeteria, Kenly’s longest running restaurant, was destroyed by fire Saturday night.
Owner Dale Patrick Moore said Monday morning, though, he’s ready to rebuild.
“I’ve been told it’s a total loss,” said Moore. “My preference would be to rebuild something new.
“That building has served the community over and over and I think it’s time for something new,” he said.
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Financial peace: Cutting up 22 credit cards
 | | Rick and Deidra Farrell of Kenly were swamped in debt with 22 credit cards and sinking fast. They took a Financial Peace course and now have no credit cards. The course will be offered Sept. 29. They are pictured with sons Dade and Coulton. |
By Rick Stewart, Publisher 03.SEP.08
Upcoming seminar tells how to get finances under control
A little more than a year ago, Rick and Deidra Farrell of Kenly had 22 credit cards and thousands of dollars of debt.
Today, the Farrells have no credit cards and have reduced their credit card debt to just a fraction of what it was when they decided they needed to take action to get their financial house in order.
“We were drowning,” said Rick, matter of factly. “We were in bad shape.”
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03.SEP.08 Archer’s Lodge to hold fundraiser for deceased PL fire chief’s young son
03.SEP.08 Veterinarian from Kenly going to Selma
27.AUG.08 Tree on power line knocks out power to much of Kenly and Exit 106
27.AUG.08 Patrick's Cafeteria heavily damaged by fire
27.AUG.08 Metal detectors bought for county high schools
27.AUG.08 Hundreds attend inaugural Nick Creech Jamboree
27.AUG.08 Chamber golf tournament set Sept. 11
27.AUG.08 Praying in the school year at M-PL Elementary
27.AUG.08 Several gather to pray at G-K Elementary school
27.AUG.08 School’s pass or fail AYP results
27.AUG.08 It’s a smooth start for area schools
27.AUG.08 Baby girl Creech arrives in car
20.AUG.08 First day of school begins Monday
20.AUG.08 331 School buses to roll Monday
20.AUG.08 School prayer walks set at Elementaries
20.AUG.08 NJHS CONSTRUCTION - some done, other projects underway
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