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Creative Lifelong Learning Program Gears Up for New Season

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

The Creative Lifelong Learning (CLL) program, sponsored by Granville County Senior Services, has completed its 2018/2019 schedule, with organizers preparing for the 2019/2020 course offerings.

Almost 300 Granville County residents participated in the Fall 2018/Spring 2019 program, which included a variety of courses, activities and educational trips. Topics included Conversational Spanish, Marketing and Advertising, Tai Chi as Physical Therapy and many others, some of which were not limited to local seniors, but were open to any participant over the age of 18.

The CLL program will continue to be open to Granville County adults, ages 50+, as well as to those outside the county and/or over the age of 18. The program is now renewing memberships for the coming year, as well as accepting new members.

Class/activity schedules are available in the “Senior Connections” monthly newsletter, as well as on the Granville County Government webpage. Visit www.granvillecounty.org/residents/senior-services/.

Among many new topics/experiences scheduled for Fall 2019, CLL will offer the educational series “My Former Life.” This course will focus on the professional experiences of Granville County seniors and their careers before retirement. According to organizers, the course will provide an understanding of some unique career choices and will offer a glimpse into the depth of knowledge of our senior citizen population.

New teachers are now being recruited for the upcoming Fall and Spring season and new classes are being developed on an ongoing basis. If interested in becoming involved, teacher applications are available online at www.granvillecounty.org/residents/senior-services/.

Participation in this program continues to be encouraged and new CLL members are welcome.

The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford is located at 107 Lanier Street in Oxford. For suggestions for future schedule additions or for more information about the program, contact Marilyn Howard, CLL Coordinator, at 919-693-1930.

News 06/27/19

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Citizens Beware: Fraud Alert From the Vance Co. Sheriff’s Office

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Fraud Alert from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office:

Please be aware that there is a telephone scam going on right now. A robotic voice claiming to be Agent Gayle Stone of the Social Security Administration states that your social security number has been frozen due to fraud. The voice gives a number to call back on. That number changes every day and is a cloned VOIP number that cannot be traced.

DO NOT CALL THE NUMBER BACK.

The person who answers the phone will ask for your social security number and other information to “verify” your identity. Once they have that, they will likely tell you to send them money (typically gift cards or Green Dot Cards) to clear up the matter. Then, after they have cashed in that money, they steal your identity and open credit accounts in your name.

Vance Co. Animal Services to Hold Free Rabies Clinic at Greater Zion Holiness

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-Information courtesy Vance County Animal Services

Vance County Animal Services will hold a free rabies vaccine clinic at Greater Zion Holiness Church on Saturday, June 29, 2019, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. The church is located at 804 Flint St., Henderson, NC.

Please have your dogs on a leash and all cats in carriers.

Being a Vance County resident is not required. Please feel free to stop by no matter where you live!

Cadets Graduate From Sheriff’s Office Teen Law Academy

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

Participants of the 2019 Granville County Sheriff’s Office Teen Law Academy have received certificates of completion after a week-long training program. Held at Granville Central High School, the session was offered – at no cost – to high school students interested in a career in law enforcement, the criminal justice system, the U.S. Military or public service.

Participating cadets engaged in classroom and hands-on law enforcement activities, exposing them to the rigors and demands facing today’s law enforcement officers.

(Photos courtesy of @ahphotography.336)

The 2019 graduating class included 28 cadets: Adam Adcock, Shakya Ball, K’Veon Bruce, Malachi Cheek, Megan Ellis, Evelyn Galvan, Daniel Gladden, Jatavious Hunt, Riley Johnson, Christopher May, Ricky O’Neal, Dominic Pollay, Kara Ray, Clay Slaughter, Matthew Spiers, Joel Tidd, Josh Adcock, Blake Bowling, James Gladden, Sandra Inman, Jaden Lawrence, Griffin McCaffery, RocQuan Perry, Felix Pollay, Brittany Smith, Caleb Senter, Brandon Sullivan and Angel Webb.

“We are very proud of this training program,” Sheriff Brindell Wilkins said, “and are especially proud of our first graduating class. These young men and women showed that they have what it takes to be successful when they enter their chosen professions.”

Academy instructors included representatives of law enforcement, judges, attorneys, members of the U.S. Army National Guard and other highly-qualified career professionals who provided training in firearms and shooting skills, crime scene investigation, K9 drug detection, high-risk felony traffic stops, physical fitness, and other aspects of instruction.

Training also included information about the roles of SWAT and special response teams, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the criminal court system, and use of the Life Flight helicopter.

(Photos courtesy of @ahphotography.336)

A graduation ceremony was held on Friday, June 21. Angel Webb served as Class Valedictorian, while Brandon Sullivan was recognized as Distinguished Leader. Other honors included Brittany Smith, Best All Around; Caleb Senter, Extra Effort Award (male); Megan Ellis, Extra Effort Award (female); and Clay Slaughter, Top Performance.

Scholarship winners, each of whom received a $300 cash award at program completion, included Christopher May, Griffin McCaffery and Kara Ray.

The Teen Law Academy Planning Committee included Randy Christensen, Elliott Carver, Christy Currin, Tabitha Glasscock, Jackie Harris, Sergent M. Manz, Shelby Sharron and Jerry Wells. Presenting sponsors, along with Granville County Sheriff Brindell Wilkins, Jr., included Granville County Public Schools, the U.S. Army National Guard and the Boy Scouts of America.

“This program was made possible by a number of local business and individuals who are too numerous to mention,” Sheriff Wilkins remarked. “Because of their support, we were able to offer this valuable training at no charge to the cadets who participated. I would like to personally thank everyone for their contributions and support.”

Plans are already in the works for the 2020 Teen Law Academy. To find out how you can assist in this training program, contact the Granville County Sheriff’s Office at 919-693-3213.

Louisburg’s New Recreational Park to Hold Grand Opening Celebration

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-Information courtesy Franklin County Government

A grand opening celebration of the V.E. and Lydia H. Owens Recreational Park at Louisburg’s Bull Creek will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019.

The park will start the day with a 5K Run/Walk from 8 until 10 a.m. Register at https://kcdctiming.weebly.com.

Food trucks, inflatables, games and music will provide fun for the whole family from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Don’t miss the dedication of the J.M. May Butterfly Garden at 11 a.m. and check out the V.E. Owens fishing hole.

The park is located at 499 Massenburg Baker Road in Louisburg, and features walking and nature trails, a children’s playground and an ADA fishing pier.

For more information about Franklin County parks, visit https://www.franklincountync.us/services/parks/parks.

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Town Talk: H-V Economic Development, Coop. Extension Updates – 06/26/19

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Dennis Jarvis, director of Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission, and Turner Pride, county extension director with Vance Co. Cooperative Extension, were the guests of honor on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk.

Jarvis and Pride discussed current news and events related to their respective organizations, including an upcoming H-V Chamber-sponsored Business After Hours. Scheduled for Thursday, June 27, 2019, Chamber members and their guests are invited to enjoy food catered by Next Door Bistro, door prizes and live entertainment by local group The Cabin Pickers, featuring Jimmy Barrier.

Hosted by Vance County Economic Development and NC Cooperative Extension, the event will be held from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market located at 210 Southpark Dr. in Henderson.

To hear the Town Talk interview with Dennis Jarvis and Turner Pride in its entirety, please click the play button below. Listen live to WIZS’ Town Talk Monday – Friday at 11 a.m. on 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com.

 

 

 

Artist Spotlight 06/12/19

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Artist Spotlight 06/19/19

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Cooperative Extension with Paul McKenzie 06/26/19

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