Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: The Main Thing of Being a Parent
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Ducky Derby Takes Over Garnett Street Saturday Afternoon For Race, Family-Oriented Festival
This year’s Duck Derby to benefit Franklin/Granville/Vance Smart Start is shaping up to be another successful event and Gary Daeke, one of the fundraiser organizers, said he’s pleased to note that there will be a full-on street festival for families to enjoy.
The fun begins at 11 a.m. in downtown Henderson this Saturday, Sept. 17. There will be a couple of food trucks, lots of children’s activities and then the race will be at 2 p.m.
They usually sell about 2,500 of the rubber ducks, that will drift down a short-lived “river” created along Garnett Street – compliments of the Henderson Fire Department’s fire hoses. Daeke said Greystone Concrete Products graciously provides the equipment that mixes up the ducks and then dumps them across the starting line to begin the race.
There will be a bounce house and a slide, and Daeke said the kids always enjoy donning fire helmets and having a little fun with the fire hose.
The prize for having the winning duck is $1,000. Chick Fil-A for a year is the prize for second place, and the third-place winner will receive a Sheetz gas card. The duck that comes in last gets a prize, too – $100. Tickets are available now from any FGV staffer or board member, but they also will be available until about 1:30 p.m. on the day of the derby.
Visit www.fgvsmartstart.org to purchase a duck and to learn more about services of FGV Smart Start. Or call the office at 252.433.9110 to find out more.
Quarter Auction Oct. 7 To Benefit Families Living Violence Free
Join the fun to raise money for a good cause at the Quarter Auction to benefit Families Living Violence Free on Friday, Oct. 7. The event will be held at The Barn at Vino in Stem.
FVLF Executive Director Peggy Roark said a $20 ticket includes dinner and a bidding paddle. Bring an appetite, lots of enthusiasm and a few rolls of quarters! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner begins at 6:15 and the auction kicks off at 7 p.m. Bring some extra cash to purchase items from your favorite participating vendors.
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the auction is just one way to support agencies like FLVF as its staff provides services to those in the community who have experienced trauma in the form of domestic violence or sexual assault.
The Barn at Vino is located at 3200 Bliss Trail in Stem.
Phone 919.693.3579 to purchase tickets.
High School Students Can Apply For Youth Leadership Council Through Sept. 30
-information from Granville County Cooperative Extension
The Granville County Youth Leadership Council (GCYLC) is accepting applications through Sept. 30 to join the council. Any student in grades 9-11 who is interested in honing leadership skills and learning how to make a difference in their community is encouraged to submit an application, according to Charissa Puryear, Granville Unit Director at the N.C. Cooperative Extension office.
The GCYLC is being formed as a partnership between the Granville County Board of Commissioners and N.C. Cooperative Extension. The council will offer 20-25 youth from diverse backgrounds across the county a chance to participate in a leadership development program while serving as ambassadors and youth voices to the county commissioners and other local boards. The council is being created to elevate youth voices and contribute to community development, programming and vision while providing youth a unique opportunity to be drivers of their own ideas from conceptualization to implementation and reflection, Puryear noted in a press statement.
Members will also be encouraged to represent GCYLC at board meetings, conferences, and special events.
Students interested in applying should be enrolled in high school, live in Granville County, and be available for meetings at least one time per month. Community, youth and faith-based organizations and educators are encouraged to nominate youth. If interested in applying, visit www.granvilleylc.weebly.com or contact Charissa Puryear at cmpuryea@ncsu.edu or 919.603.1350.
TownTalk: Freedom Life Church Of God’s Camp Meeting Returns
According to Pastor Jeff Prewer, the upcoming camp meeting at Freedom Life Church of God will have all the markings of a traditional revival – there will be guest speakers and lots of special musical entertainment over the four-day event.
But when you add technology – from video screens to social media platforms and podcasts – the traditional revival setting gets taken up a notch or two.
And that’s just fine with Prewer, because he has David Cole, who is the church’s technology specialist and A/V team director, to make sure everything’s running smoothly for those who attend the revival in person and for those who may watch via livestream or later on the church’s YouTube channel.
As with so many other things, the COVID-19 pandemic threw a monkey wrench into how the church conducted services, Prewer told WIZS’s Bill Harris on Wednesday’s TownTalk.
Prewer said he found it different, but not difficult, to preach in an empty sanctuary which pre-pandemic could be filled with hundreds of people.
“Though the pews were empty, I knew that people were hearing the Word,” Prewer said.
As recorded sermons evolved to parking lot services, Prewer led the church as it made its way back to in-person services.
“We refuse to sit back any longer,” Prewer said. “We decided we’re going forward.
The camp meeting kicks of Sunday, Sept. 25 with services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and continues through Wednesday with services at 7 p.m.
Special guest speakers include Craig Stone from Braselton, GA, Steve Edmondson of Wilson, NC, Tracy Stone, a pastor in Lawrenceville, GA and Steve Hargrove, of Oxford’s White Rock Missionary Baptist Church.
Planning a camp meeting can take months, Prewer said. It’s important to select speakers and musical entertainment that “fit” the church, he added.
“God has blessed us to break barriers and build bridges,” he said, and to “lift up Jesus…I’m looking for men that share that heartbeat.”
Cole said he and his team have to do a lot of preparation as well in advance of each service. “I have a wonderful team behind me,” he said, to make sure that all the equipment and lighting is ready each week.
The COVID-19 pandemic may have caused some headaches at the outset, but from that came creativity and innovation that allowed Prewer’s message to continue to be delivered.
So whether he’s preaching in front of one person who is operating a camera, or 500 people inside a church building, for Prewer, it’s all the same.
“I just preach out of my heart…to please God (and) to bring the word of God to people.”
Just a couple of months ago, the church reached 5,000 people across the different social media platforms. That number has surged to 9,000 since then, with 20 percent of the views from Henderson and the rest from across the nation and globally.
“It’s just awesome to see how God moves,” Cole said.
Visit www.freedomlifecog.org/campmeeting to see a schedule of speakers and musical guests. The church is located at 1001 Martin Creek Rd. in Henderson.
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YMCA Offers Class To Learn About Prediabetes
One in three adults has prediabetes, but less than 10 percent know they have the health condition that can develop into more serious health problems.
The Henderson Family YMCA is offering a free program to educate participants about ways to ward off or lessen problems associated with prediabetes.
Registration deadline is Thursday, Sept. 22 and the first class begins on Monday, Sept. 26, according to information from the YMCA’s diabetic program coordinator, Christina Miceli.
Before enrolling in the program, take a quick online test at www.hendersonymca.org and share the test results with the diabetes program coordinator for approval to enroll in the program. Either drop off the results at the Y’s Member Services Desk or mail to:
Henderson Family YMCA
380 Ruin Creek Rd.
Henderson, NC 27536
Visit www.hendersonymca.org or call 252.438.2144 to learn more.
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- When buying container plants make sure plants are not root bound. Ex Mums
- Plant tall fescue NOW. If your tall fescue lawn does NOT need overseeding, then it should be fertilized.
- Control cabbage loopers, cabbage worms, in cole crops with Dipel or Sevin
- Save some herbs for winter use by drying them. Use an oven on low heat, microwave, dehydrator, or hang in a warm and dry location.
- Control weeds, do not let them seed out or you will have a worser weed problem next year.
- Avoid pruning. Wait until late November at the earliest.
- Now is a great time to take your soil test. Analysis time 1 week, No charge!
- Save seed to reduce seed cost for next year and/or to share.
- When buying grass seed check the germination percentage on the tag,you want 90% or higher.
- For tall fescue, look for a blend of three or more cultivars.
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NC DOT Survey Open For Public To Comment On 10-Year Improvement Plan
The N.C. Department of Transportation has a survey available to gather public feedback on its draft of the 10-Year State Transportation Improvement Program. The STIP identifies the construction funding and schedule for transportation projects over a 10-year period. The survey window opened Sept. 1 and surveys can be completed and submitted through Oct. 28.
There are several ways to submit comments:
- Take an online survey on NCDOT’s public engagement website by Oct. 28 at https://metroquestsurvey.com/ew73x
- Submit comments online, by phone or mail using the contact information associated with each county (view here)
- Attend a drop-in meeting Oct. 10-14 at the NCDOT Division 5 office, 2612 N. Duke St., Durham, NC 27704
Once the public comment period ends, NCDOT will review and address comments. This will help in the next round of project prioritization for the 2024-2033 STIP. We will also share feedback with the Board of Transportation. The board is expected to approve the Final 2024-2033 STIP in summer 2023.
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate. Anyone requiring special services can contact Simone Robinson at strobinson1@ncdot.gov or 919.707.6085 so that arrangements can be made.
Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request by calling 1.800.481.6494.
Las personas que no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación llamando al 1.800.481.6494.
Rey Horner Named Director Of Student Services For Vance Schools
-information courtesy of Aarika Sandlin, Vance County Schools director of communication & marketing
The Vance County Board of Education voted to appoint Rey Horner as the Executive Director of Student Services at the September 12th meeting.
Horner is a Henderson native and graduated from Vance Senior High School.
He earned his Bachelor’s degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University in Industrial Technology and a Master’s degree in School Administration from Western Carolina University.
Horner’s career with the school district began in 1997 as a high school science teacher at Southern Vance High School. He has served as a testing coordinator, assistant principal, Interim Director of AVID and as a principal of STEM Early High School, Southern Vance High School and most recently, Vance County High School.
“I have enjoyed working in the schools in various capacities. This new opportunity will allow me to increase my impact by meeting the needs of more students. I am committed to continue the great work of our district, just in a new capacity.”
With 25 years of experience in education in Vance County Schools, the district is confident that Horner is the perfect candidate to lead the Student Services team, the statement read.
Horner is married with 2 daughters. He will begin his district position once a replacement is named as the Vance County High School Principal.