How to Prevent the Common Cold

Come Join Us for Lunch…….

Dr. Deguehery will talk about how to prevent the common cold, and ways to shorten its duration. He will also provide an opportunity for the participants to “Ask the Doctor” any questions they would like. Additionally, he will explain the importance of vitamin D and how it impacts our immune system.

• When: June 26, 2019

• Where: Lida Blalock Building — 1801 Glendale Drive (behind the Health Department)

• Time: 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm

• Presenter: Dr. Lindsey Deguehery

BIO: Dr. Deguehery has an BS in Biology from the University of South Florida, an MS in Biology from the University of Central Florida and he received his Doctorate from the University of South Florida. Deguehery taught school for two years before entering the Army for two ears and then went to medical school. He was in private practice here in Wilson for 32 years he has worked for the NC prison system. He served as the TB medical advisor for the Health Department since 1998 and has been at our facility Medical Director for the last year. He is an avid cyclist and loves to work on old cars.

PLEASE RSVP VIA EMAIL TO LESLEY BARNES (lrbarnes@wilson-co.com) OR CALL AT 252/265-5783 BY JUNE 25, 2019.

All Rods on Deck for Hayes

Come support Hayes Boykin a young man battling a very serious kidney disease. August 31, 2019 Fishing begins at 6:30 am and weight in is at 2:00 pm. It is at Buckhorn Reservoir, 8177 Rock Ridge School Road, Wilson for the 6th Annual “Bring Your Own Boat" Bass Fishing Tournament.

Early Registration begins June 1, 2019 through contact with Office D. Stancil at dstancil@wilsonnc.org or (252) 399-2323 for details.

• Early registration secures position and order at BLAST OFF

• Early Registration Fee $60.00 per boat/2 Persons per Boat

• Registration Fee the Day of Tournament is $70.00 per Boat

Cash Prizes and Raffles

Wilson County Solid Waste Services

Solid Waste Service Convenience Centers Site #6 — 5767 Gardners School Road and Site #12 — 4537 Landfill Road will be closed Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in order to complete site upgrades. We’re sorry for the inconvenience, but these upgrades are necessary. During this time, you may use the following locations:

• Elm City Site 1 — 6044 Bottoms Dairy Road

• Saratoga Site 3 — 6655 US 264A

• Highway 42 East Site 13 — 2400 NC Highway 42 E (Landfill)

Again, we apologize for any inconvenience. We are working to make things better for you! These sites will re-open Wednesday, June 5th.

"Space Race" walking Challenge at the Public Library

Join the Space Race! The Library is holding a solar-system-themed walking challenge June 1st through July 19th as part of Summer Reading Program 2019, “A Universe of Stories”. This walking challenge is open to all ages. Stop by any Wilson County Public Library location to sign up and track your steps. Everyone who hits the “finish Line” will be entered in a gift card drawing; each stretch goal you hit gets you an extra ticket in the drawing! Contact Genevieve Baillie at gballie@wilson-co.com with any questions.

THE MOON……………………………………………………………………………………12 FEET!

VENUS………………………………………………………………………………….………0.3 MILES

MARS……………………………………………………………………………………………...0.5 MILES

MERCURY……………………………………………………………………………………….0.6 MILES

THE SUN…………………………………………………………………………………………0.9 MILES

ASTEROID BELT……………………………………………………………………………….2.0 MILES

JUPITER……………………………………………………………………………………………3.9 MILES

SATURN…………………………………………………………………………………………….7.9 MILES

URANUS…………………………………………………………………………………………..16.9 MILES

NEPTUNE…………………………………………………………………………………………27.0 MILES

Finish Line! THE KUIPER BELT…………………………………………………………46.7 MILES

Stretch Goal! 2018 VG 18…………………………………………………………………111.6 MILES

Stretch Goal! VOYAGER 1………………………………………………….…………….134.7 MILES

Rules:

1. Sign up at the Library!

2. Beginning June 1, track the number of miles you walk. There is a mileage goal to “walk to” each object in our solar system.

3. As you hit each goal, check in with the library desk to update your progress.

4. The end date for the walking challenge is July 19 — all steps must be logged in by July 19.

5. Everyone who has hit the “Finish Line” goal of 46.7 miles by July 19th, will be entered in a gift card drawing. Prizes are one 1st prize of a $25 Amazon gift certificate, and 3 runner up prizes of $10 Amazon gift certificates.

6. There are two stretch goals; for each stretch goal you hit, you will get an extra entry in the drawing!

7. The winning entrants will be notified by July 31, 2019. Prize must be collected by August 31, 2019; if prize is not collected by that date, the winning entry is considered void and another winner will be selected.
   

Open Enrollment

The location of the DSS, Friday, May 31, 2019 meeting has been changed to the Multi-Purpose Room.

If you are unable to attend a Benefit meeting, a video is available on Benefitfirst (www.benefitfirst.com) that will outline the benefits being offered for 2019-2020.