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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent, Aycock Recreation Center
The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department announces its first annual Aqua Egg Hunt to be held at the Aycock Recreation Center pool on Monday, April 6, 2020. Activities are planned from 5:30 until 8 p.m.
The pool egg hunt is open to all kids ages 17 and younger. All swim levels are welcome; life vests are provided if needed. Parents are required to be in the pool area. Please bring your own container to collect eggs. Eggs will be traded in for prize bags at the end of the hunt.
Schedule of Events:
5:30 – 6 p.m. – Check-In
6 p.m. – Egg hunt begins
7 – 8 p.m. – Crafts, prizes and temporary tattoos in the lobby
Registration and a $5 participation fee are due by March 30, 2020. For more information, contact Lauren Newlin, Aquatics Program Supervisor at lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us or (252) 438-3160.
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-Press Release, Creedmoor Police Department
March means one thing in North Carolina…basketball! The Creedmoor Police Department is excited to once again team up with South Granville High School to host the “Badges vs. Vikings” March Mayhem charity basketball tournament on Friday, March 27, 2020.
Come out and see our high school and local law enforcement teams try to take the trophy away from our Creedmoor Police Department. Try out your skills during the 3-point and dunk contests or participate in two raffles for 50/50 cash or a Smart TV sponsored by Rountree Chevrolet. All proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics of North Carolina.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the tournament begins at 6 p.m. Admission is $5. Concessions will be available, so come hungry.
This year’s tournament will consist of teams featuring students and staff, as well as officers and deputies from the Creedmoor Police Department, Granville County Sheriff’s Office and Vance County Sheriff’s Office. The winner takes home a trophy and, of course, bragging rights until next year!
“March Mayhem is yet another way that #teamcreedmoor works to build commUNITY in Creedmoor. Not only does working with our local high school, and other law enforcement agencies, keep us present in people’s lives, it also benefits a great cause” stated Creedmoor Police Chief Keith King. “We want to thank our sponsors, South Granville High School, and our law enforcement partners at the Granville and Vance County Sheriff’s Offices for helping make this event possible.”
March Mayhem 2020 Sponsors: Builder Services of NC, C3 Design and Engineering, City Barbershop, Dickerson’s Service Center, MR Williams, Rountree Chevrolet, Select Heating and Air, Shannon’s Tree Service, and Whitt Tile, Inc.
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Warren County Schools will hold Kindergarten registration sessions for the 2020-21 school year during the month of April. A child must be 5 years old by August 31, 2020, to register for Kindergarten.
Registration Dates:
Mariam Boyd Elementary: Tuesday, April 21
Vaughan Elementary: Thursday, April 23
Northside K-8: Wednesday, April 29
Registration times are 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. and 1 until 5 p.m. on the date specified for each school.
To register, please take your child and the following required documents to the school in the attendance zone of your residence.
Required Documentation:
Official Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Immunization Record
Proof of Residence
Parent’s Photo ID
ALL applications must be completed prior to registration. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Monica Click Pre-K Coordinator for Warren County Schools. She can be reached at 252-257-3184, extension 2330 or by email at mclick@warrenk12nc.org.
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Lisa Harrison, director of Granville-Vance Public Health, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Wednesday at 11 a.m.
In light of recent news that North Carolina’s first case of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) was reported in nearby Wake County, Harrison addressed the local health department’s response to the disease.
“Viruses change over time, and this is an emerging situation,” explained Harrison. “We at Granville-Vance Public Health are paying close attention daily to information that comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Division of Public Health, the State Health Director and our whole epidemiology team who are very involved right now with our response in the United States and in North Carolina.”
According to the CDC, coronavirus, much like a cold or the flu, can spread between people who are in close contact with one another and through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Those suffering from the virus are thought to be at least mildly contagious before showing symptoms but are more likely to infect others when they are the most symptomatic.
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed cases. Symptoms, including fever, cough and shortness of breath, may appear 2-14 days after initial exposure.
The CDC recommends contacting a healthcare provider if you develop a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or if you have recently traveled to an area with an ongoing spread such as China, Iran, Italy, Japan or South Korea. Your healthcare provider will work with the public health department and CDC to determine if you need to be tested for COVID-19.
While not a time to panic, Harrison said it is important that residents seek credible sources for COVID-19 updates and take precautions to avoid exposure including:
Wash hands frequently with soap and water (at least 20 seconds each time)
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed or washed hands
Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick
Cover mouth and nose with a tissue or bend of the arm when sneezing or coughing
Clean and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched
“I have a tremendous amount of confidence in the knowledge of your public health service,” Harrison said. “The most important thing to stress to individuals and families in Vance and Granville County is that everyone needs to continue to take precautions to protect themselves from the spread of any respiratory illness, including the flu and colds.”
A toll-free helpline has been established for those with questions about COVID-19 and can be reached by calling 1-866-462-3821.
You may also find additional information by visiting the Granville-Vance Public Health website at www.gvph.org and the CDC website at www.cdc.gov.
To hear the interview with Harrison in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.
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A unique, new program at Vance-Granville Community College is providing support, as well as new leadership opportunities, to male students.
The “Men’s Achievement Academy” began with an induction ceremony in October of 2019. Its stated mission is “to provide intentional support to male students that will empower them to accomplish their academic and career goals.” Any male student can join the academy, which boasts about 30 members currently.
VGCC student and Men’s Achievement Academy member Ronnie Brodie (pictured above) presents information on the Civil Rights Movement. (VGCC photo)
At the core of the program is mentoring, according to Jeffrey Allen, the college’s Dean of Student Retention & Success and an advisor for the program (alongside Marque Debnam, who heads the Paralegal Technology at VGCC’s Franklin Campus).
“Our students’ mentors are members of our faculty and staff who volunteer their time,” Allen explained. “We provide training to the mentors, and we expect each mentor and ‘mentee’ to meet at least once a month face-to-face. Some choose to meet more often. In between, they communicate regularly via email or text.”
The academy also meets as a group monthly. “We base the topics for the meetings on what these students are interested in,” Allen said. Some meetings have discussed networking, careers, and health.
Recently, the academy was in the spotlight after Allen and other staff talked to mentees about the college’s annual celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. “We explained to them that traditionally, this had often been more of a community event than a student activity,” Allen recalled. “We said, if we want our students to come, then we should have the students plan it.”
That’s exactly what the Men’s Achievement Academy did. Two students in the program co-chaired the committee for the Martin Luther King event: Osvaldo Martinez of Granville County, a student in the Radiography program; and Nicholas Addesso of Franklin County, a student in the Associate in Arts (College Transfer) program.
“What they came up with blew my mind,” said Allen. “They took a whole different direction than I imagined. They wanted to teach people about the life and legacy of Dr. King themselves.”
The mentees developed posters about Dr. King and used those posters as teaching tools, which were presented to visitors during a floating event on VGCC’s Main Campus. Lunch was served to students who listened to the presentation and answered questions about what they had learned. The lunch was provided by the VGCC Endowment Office with support from several community sponsors: Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc.; Judge Randolph and Sarah Baskerville; Judge Henry and Mamie Banks; and Duke Energy.
Allen said the Men’s Achievement Academy is meeting a widespread need for male students, and for minority males in particular. “My research for my dissertation at North Carolina State University has been about student success for African American males,” he said. “Research shows that these students want to know they are supported by their college. So I hope this program helps to encourage more males to feel welcome attending Vance-Granville because they know there is a support system in place. And over time, we hope to see an impact on these students’ retention and completion rates.”
In addition to the strong role of mentoring by faculty and staff, Allen said one of the main pillars of the program is brotherhood. “We want the group to lean on each other and build relationships with each other, to provide support to one another and foster a sense of belonging,” he added.
“Dean Allen’s vision for this program and our male students being successful speaks volumes. The Men’s Achievement Academy is an important part of our student success agenda. We are supportive of the work of Dean Allen, Mr. Debnam and other faculty and staff who are mentoring the Academy participants,” said Levy Brown, vice president of Learning, Student Engagement & Success.
Currently, VGCC is recruiting a second group, or cohort, to join the Men’s Achievement Academy in the fall 2020 semester. That recruitment effort includes students who are about to graduate from high school. Allen hopes for students from the first cohort of the program to serve as peer mentors to members of the second cohort.
For more information on the Men’s Achievement Academy, contact Jeffrey Allen at (252) 738-3405 or allenjl@vgcc.edu or Marque Debnam at (252) 738-3619 or debnamm@vgcc.edu.
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Rebuiliding Hope, Inc. (RHI) is busy identifying six to eight projects for youth who will take part in the DNow weekend March 27 – 29, 2020.
For the tenth consecutive year, RHI will partner with local churches for the event. DNow (Disciple Now) brings together youth from area churches for worship and work, the latter provided by RHI. Projects will include repairing wheelchair ramps, handrails, steps and yard cleanup – projects that can be completed in a day. RHI provides project materials and tools.
Participating youth attend worship services Friday and Saturday nights at Central Baptist Church in Henderson. Overnight accommodations are provided by host homes.
“Ascend” is the theme for this year’s weekend, with Psalm 24 as the Bible text.
Crew chiefs are needed for the projects, beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 28. To volunteer, call Randolph at (252) 425-5593.
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-Information courtesy Granville County Government
LOCAL VETERANS OF ALL BRANCHES will be honored at the 6th Annual Veterans Appreciation Event, scheduled for March 7 at the Granville County Expo and Convention Center in Oxford. Hosted by the Granville County Veterans Affairs Committee, this event is scheduled for 2 until 4 p.m. and includes a guest speaker and a pinning ceremony. Call Veterans Services Officer Rodney Frazier at 919-693-1484 or committee chair Allan Strickland at 919-528-0098 for details.
LEARN TO SEW with a FREE sewing class offered through Granville County Senior Services’ Creative Lifelong Learning (CLL) program. This class is offered Mondays from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. during the month of March at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford. The CLL program is not just for seniors! Contact Marilyn Howard at 919-693-1930 for more information.
JOIN THE DISCUSSION as the “North Carolina: Our Home” interest group meets monthly at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford. The next meeting, which includes topics of interest about our state, is scheduled for March 10 at 9:30 a.m. There is no fee to participate! This discussion is offered through the Creative Lifelong Learning program. No registration is necessary.
THE SOVIET UNION is a topic for study as instructor George Robinson leads a class on Tuesdays beginning March 10. This program, “The Rise of the Soviet Union” is offered weekly until April 14 (10 a.m.) and is available through the Creative Lifelong Learning (CLL) program of Granville County Senior Services. To register, contact Marilyn Howard at 919-693-1930.
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT RECYCLING? Movie Night will be held on March 12 at the Granville County Expo and Convention Center in Oxford as an original Netflix film, “Broken: Recycling Sham” will be held at 6:30 p.m. A question and answer session will follow. The public is invited to attend and there is no admission fee. Contact Recycling Coordinator Teresa Baker at 919-725-1417 or at bakertd@gcs.k12.nc.us for details!
TAX ASSISTANCE is available each Thursday through April 9 at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford. Representatives of the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program are available from 5 until 8 p.m. for Granville County residents ages 60+. This is a free service and appointments are required. Call 919-603-1930 for more details.
GAMES ANYONE? During the months of March and April, come to an open game afternoon at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford. This FREE activity includes board games and fellowship and will be held from 1 until 4:30 p.m. Call 919-693-1930 for more information.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH with a free nutrition program for adults, scheduled at the South Granville Senior Center. Each Friday for eight weeks, sample healthy foods, learn how to cook and eat better and take control of your diet. Programs are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. To register, call 919-528-0848. The South Granville Senior Center is temporarily located at 2539 Sam Moss Hayes Road in Creedmoor.
THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY will host a Book Sale on Sunday, March 14 at the Richard H. Thornton Library. Come browse through the selection of hardback and paperback books that cover a wide range of topics for all ages. Members of the Friends of the Library will be admitted at 10 a.m., with the public invited from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Contact the Library at 919-693-1121 for more details.
ENJOY YOGA AT THE LIBRARY as a class for beginners is offered at the South Branch Library in Creedmoor on Sunday, March 15. At 3 p.m. the public is invited to join in this free “Ivengar Yoga Class.” Participants are asked to bring their own mat. Call the Library at 919-528-1752 for more details.
BEGINNING COMPUTER SKILLS CLASSES are being offered at the Richard H. Thornton Library. On Monday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m., participants can learn how to create their own Gmail account and how to navigate email. Registration is required. Call 919-693-1121 for more details.
LINE DANCING IS BACK at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford. Classes are offered each Saturday during the month of March through the Creative Lifelong Learning (CLL) program and are scheduled for 10 and 11 a.m. You don’t have to be a “senior” to participate! Contact Marilyn Howard, CLL Coordinator, at 919-693-1930 for registration or for more details.
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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent, Aycock Recreation Center
The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department, in partnership with the Kerr-Tar Area Agency on Aging, will offer a free workshop titled “A Matter of Balance” at the Aycock Rec. Center in Henderson.
This is an award-winning series of eight sessions to be held on Mondays from 1 until 3 p.m. beginning March 23 and concluding May 11, 2020.
The sessions are designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity among older adults who are 60 years old and better. Space in the class is on a first-come, first-served basis with a limit of 12 people.
Participants must preregister by Monday, March 23.
Please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091, callen@ci.henderson.nc.us. or Tyler Terry at (252) 438-2670, tterry@ci.henderson.nc.us for more information.
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-Information courtesy Matthew Place, Livestock & Field Crop Agent, Warren Co. Cooperative Extension
The annual Five County Beef Tour is coming to Warren County on Saturday, March 28, 2020. The tour will feature three farm stops, including Smith Creek Angus, BB Organic Farm LLC and Sunrise Ridge Farm.
While at the farms, participants will hear from different specialists involved with the cattle industry. A catered lunch will be provided to participants at the end of the tour.
Participants will depart from the Warren County Cooperative Extension Center located at 158 Rafters Lane in Warrenton shortly after 8 a.m. The event will conclude at approximately 2 p.m. Limited transportation from the Extension Center to the farms is available.
For more information or to register, contact Matthew Place at (252) 257-3640, mbplace@ncsu.edu or visit https://go.ncsu.edu/warren_beef.
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