Kacey Johnson, Columbine Survivor, to Speak at Granville Chamber Banquet

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— Information courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com

In celebration of 78 years in operation, the Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors announces the Annual Banquet will be held Monday, January 27, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., at Vance-Granville Community College’s Civic Center/Main Campus.

Banquet sponsors are BB&T, CertainTeed, LLC, Duke Energy, Granville Health System, Hicks and Wrenn LLP, Vanness Chevrolet and The School of Graphic Arts.

Kacey Johnson, Columbine shooting survivor, will share her inspiring story at the Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet on January 27, 2020. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Chamber)

Twenty years following “the devastation of Columbine,” Kacey Johnson shares her inspiring story with audiences across the U.S., as a speaker and an author. Her newly-released book, “Over My Shoulder” coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Columbine shooting. Johnson says it took her nearly that long to come to terms with what happened to her that day and to finally be able to reclaim her life.

The evening will once again include the presentation of the Chamber’s most prestigious award, the John Penn Citizen of the Year Award, recognizing outstanding community service.

A buffet dinner will be prepared and served by Chamber member Simply Delicious Catering of Creedmoor.

Tickets are $40 each. Corporate tables of 8, with reserved seating, are available for $300. Corporate tables of 10, reserved seating, are available for $380. Tickets/reservations are REQUIRED prior to the event. Invitations have been sent via email this year, rather than via the postal service.

Checks or credit card payments are accepted by contacting one of the Chamber’s offices – 919.693.6125/Wanda, wanda@granville-chamber.com or 919.528.4994/Toni Anne, tawheeler@granville-chamber.com. Reservation information should include the name of business/individual, email and phone contact.

Granville Board of Commissioners to Meet Mon., Jan. 6

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-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, January 6, 2020, at 7 p.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford.

Agenda items include:

Consent Agenda 

Contingency Summary

Budget Amendment #5 

Approve Bonds for Finance for 2019-2020

Transfer of Sheriff Office Accounts to County Finance Department

Appointment of Members to Board/Committee/Liaison Assignments

Minutes

Tax Releases and Refunds

Authorizing Resolution – Project Adam

Authorizing Resolution for Project FNP

National Radon Action Month Proclamation

Introductions, Recognitions and Presentations 

Recognition of Service – Warren Daniel 

Recognition of Service – Douglas P. Logan

Recognition of Service – Donnie L. Boyd

Recognition of Service – Francine M. Hart

Recognition of Service – Willie S. Richards

Public Comments 

Public Comments

Finance Matters 

FY 2018-2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Audit Presentation

School Matters 

Surplus Property Request from the Board of Education

Appeal Request from Oxford Preparatory School

Tax Matters 

Present Use Value – Continued Use Late Applications

Emergency Services Matters 

Proposed Ordinance to Franchise Ambulance Service

Solid Waste Matters

Emergency Purchase – Landfill Leachate Tank Mixer

Contracting of Services for Litter Removal Services

Purchasing 

9-1-1 Back-up Center Additional Phone Position

Law Enforcement Center Inmate Food Service Contract

Granville County Animal Shelter’s Floor Finishes

DSS New Vehicle Purchase

COTT System Software Renewal

Appointments 

Granville County Economic Development Advisory Board

Orange Street Community Center

Emergency Services Committee

KARTS

Granville Health System Board of Trustees 

Granville-Vance District Board of Health

Senior Services Advisory Committee 

Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments’ Advisory Council on Aging

Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments’ Board of Directors

County Manager’s Report 

Use Federal Funds for Employee Recognition Award

Conversion of Full-Time Position to Part-Time Positions

Draft Retreat Agenda

Appeal of Exemption Application for Centre for Homeownership and Economic Development Corporation

County Attorney’s Report 

County Attorney’s Report 

Extension of Exclusive Solid Waste Collection Franchise

Presentations by County Board Members 

Presentations by County Board Members

Any Other Matters 

Any Other Matters

Closed Session 

Closed Session as allowed by G.S. 143-318. 11(a)(3) – Attorney-Client Matter

Closed Session as allowed by G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5) – Property Acquisition

Closed Session as allowed by G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) – Personnel

To view Granville Co. Board of Commissioner meeting agendas and minutes, click here. 

Coach’s Corner 01/03/20

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Commissioners to Hold Public Hearings on 2020-21 Budget, Middleburg Zoning

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-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance

The Vance County Board of Commissioners will conduct a FY 2020-21 Pre-Budget Public Hearing at 6 p.m., or shortly thereafter, on Monday, January 6, 2020, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC.

The board will soon begin work on developing next year’s county budget and is interested in receiving suggestions and priorities from residents to help them in the development of the budget. This is one of two public hearings that will be held on the budget.

The county manager will submit a recommended budget in May and a second public hearing will be held on the proposed budget on June 1, 2020. The board will adopt the FY 2019-20 Budget no later than July 1, 2020.

The Vance County Board of Commissioners will also hold a public meeting on Monday, January 6, 2020, at 6 p.m., or shortly thereafter, to hear a recommendation from the Vance County Planning Board to approve an amendment adding the town limits of Middleburg to the Vance County Zoning Jurisdiction.

All interested parties are encouraged to attend and present their views on the matter.

No Charge Food Distribution Scheduled for Thurs., Jan. 9

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-Information courtesy Betty Boyd, First Baptist Church

The Second Thursday No Charge Food Distribution will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2020, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market, off Beckford Drive in Henderson.

Participants remain in their vehicles and volunteers place a box of fresh fruits and vegetables inside the car at no cost to the recipient. No identification is required, and no information is collected.

An area partnership of St. James Missionary Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, NC Cooperative Extension Office, Vance County Social Services and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, the monthly distribution supplements the food resources of the Vance County community.

NC Cooperative Extension, Granville County Welcomes New 4-H Agent

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

A new 4-H agent has been hired for N.C. Cooperative Extension, Granville County. Lina Lue Howe begins work on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, coming to the Granville County Center with previous experience as a 4-H Agent in Vance County.

On Jan. 2, 2020, Lina Lue Howe joined Granville County’s NC Cooperative Extension Center as the new 4-H agent. Howe comes to the Granville County Center with previous experience as a 4-H Agent in Vance County. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Govt.)

“We are very happy that Lina is joining the Granville County team,” says Paul Westfall, County Extension Director for Granville County Extension. “She brings experience and passion for 4-H to Granville County, plus she is a Granville County resident. We are looking forward to her work with 4-H members and leaders in her home county.”

Ms. Howe’s primary duties will be to manage and lead the 4-H program in Granville County, including recruiting and working with 4-H leaders, establishing and maintaining community 4-H Clubs, conducting school enrichment programs such as 4-H Embryology, and planning and conducting 4-H Summer Fun programs for youth.

Ms. Howe was active in Granville County 4-H as a member and graduated from the J.F. Webb School of Health and Life Sciences. She went on to study Agriculture Extension Education with a minor in Animal Science at N.C. State University, earning her Bachelor’s degree in May 2018.  She served as a 4-H Intern in Wilson County while at N.C. State.

A “Meet and Greet” is planned for Friday, Jan. 3 from 3 until 5 p.m. 4-H leaders and members, community leaders and the public are invited to stop by the N.C. Cooperative Extension Center, located at 125 Oxford Loop Road, to welcome Ms. Howe to her new position.

H-V Rec. & Parks to Offer New ‘Body Blast’ Fitness Program

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent, Aycock Recreation Center

Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks introduces “Body Blast,” its newest fitness class offered at the Aycock Recreation Center.

This 45-minute high-energy, high-impact group circuit training class will focus on all the problem areas and is guaranteed to get you into shape. The class instructor is Victor Hunt.

Classes are offered from 7:15 until 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday from January 7 – March 26, 2020. The fee is $1 for members, $2 for non-members.

For more information, please contact Lauren Newlin at 252.438.3160 (lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us).

County Manager Selects Cindy H. Jones as Senior Services Director

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-Press Release, Franklin County Government

Franklin County Manager Angela L. Harris announced today that Cindy H. Jones will begin serving as Senior Services Director on January 20, 2020.

As a lifelong Franklin County resident and 25-year public servant, Ms. Jones stated she is excited to help all seniors in the county and feels her background in social work, the insurance industry and the legal system has prepared her for the task.

Cindy H. Jones will begin serving as Franklin County’s Senior Services Director on January 20, 2020. (Photo courtesy Franklin Co. Govt.)

Ms. Jones has worked for over 10 years with the Franklin County Department of Social Services. For the last seven years as a Social Worker III, she’s worked closely with Franklin County’s seniors and local agencies to ensure protective services for vulnerable, disabled and elderly adults who are unable to reach out to get assistance for themselves.

Ms. Jones has served the community by visiting the homes of local adults to assess their needs and provide solutions to often difficult situations in their lives. Those solutions include direction in areas such as available insurance programs, medical care, transportation and food assistance.

Ms. Jones has over six years of experience with the legal system having served as Deputy Clerk of Court in Franklin County. She also brings to the table several years of experience as an Independent Insurance Agent with Aflac.

Ms. Jones is a graduate of Louisburg High School. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration through her education at both Appalachian State University and UNC Greensboro where she graduated in 1992. Ms. Jones resides in Franklin County with her husband Scott and sons Cole and Ty.

“Seniors represent one of the fastest-growing segments of our population,” commented Mrs. Harris. “It is my goal to broaden the scope of services offered by the Department of Aging both internally and within the community to address service demands associated with growth. I believe under the direction of Ms. Cindy Jones we will be well-positioned to meet this challenge. She will be a good steward of available resources while strategically focusing on bringing additional resources to the table.”

For additional information, please contact Angela L. Harris, Franklin County Manager, at (919) 496-5994.