Rebuilding Hope Looking For Helping Hands With Backlog of Requests

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-Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc. 

Churches, do you have groups who can lend a hand and help Rebuilding Hope build wheelchair ramps? Your participation would help reduce a backlog of more than 30 requests – and help us all reach our communities for Christ.

Here are answers to some questions you might have:

What preparations are made before work begins?

Before work begins, an RHI volunteer will visit the job site and assess the owner’s physical and spiritual needs. The volunteer will take measurements and draw a plan. Job sites are different and custom plans are necessary.

What about materials and tools?

RHI will gather the materials and deliver them to the job site and provide tools, as needed.

Are building permits required?

RHI will obtain the required permits.

Who will supervise and be responsible for the work?

An experienced RHI crew leader.

How long does building a ramp take?

Depending on the ramp (e.g., straight ramp or ramp with a landing) and the number of crew members, it’s a day to a day-and-a-half job.

Where are job sites located?

In all the communities we serve, but every effort will be made to assign work in the vicinity of your church.

Can work be scheduled on Saturdays?

Yes.

For more information, please call the RHI office at (252) https://rebuildinghope.radiantwebtools.com/438-5132.

If you can help, we’ll put you in touch with Bill Overby of Enterprise Baptist Church, our team leader in Warren County. Or Steve Timberlake of Oxford Baptist Church, our team leader in Granville County. Or, in Vance County, Steve Lyles of Raleigh Road Baptist Church, Vann Wester of New Sandy Creek Baptist Church, or Cliff McClanahan of Central Baptist Church.

Unload Old, Unwanted Items at Oxford’s Fall Clean Out Event

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-Information and flyer courtesy the City of Oxford website

The 2018 Fall Clean Out Recycle and Collection event will be held Saturday, November 17, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Granville Co. Convention & Expo Center, 4185 US Hwy 15, Oxford.

An extensive list of items will be available for recycling or collection including paint, household cleaners, old gasoline, pesticides, electronics, medications and medical supplies, scrap metal, broken appliances, pet supplies, beauty supplies and much more.

Contact Teresa Baker, Recycle Coordinator, at (919) 725-1417 or bakertd@gcs.k12.nc.us

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Vance Co. Water Committee to Discuss Phase 1B of Water System

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

Please be informed that the county’s water committee (Wilder, Brummitt, Taylor) is scheduled to meet Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at 4 p.m. in the administrative conference room – 122 Young Street, Henderson.  The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Phase 1B of the water system.

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H-V Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming Business After Hours

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-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

Join the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce for a Business After Hours event at Concordia Care Health and Rehabilitation (formerly Guardian Care), 280 Beckford Drive, Henderson. The event will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018, from 5:15 – 7 p.m.

News 10/26/18

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Last ‘Meet Me in the Street’ for 2018 Only One Week Away!

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The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, along with Presenting Sponsor NC Towing & Recovery, will host the last of this year’s “Meet Me in the Street” free community concerts on Thursday, November 1, 2018. This is the postponed date from the originally scheduled September 27 event.

The third and final concert of the season will feature “Liquid Pleasure.” After more than two decades of bringing audiences to their feet, this band has become a multi-cultural icon. Veteran member Melvin Farrington says “We love being in touch with people like us, who love a variety of good music, and appreciate hearing it performed live.” Liquid Pleasure presents a mix of oldies, beach music and disco.

In addition to the live music and dancing, the kids can enjoy a section all their own sponsored by Maria Parham Health.

Sponsors for this year’s concert series are: NC Towing & Recovery – Presenting Sponsor; Duke Energy and Maria Parham Health – Gold Sponsors; BB&T, Mars Petcare, Wake Electric Membership Corporation and Walmart DC #6091 – Silver Sponsors; and 3hc, Benchmark Community Bank, Carolina Sunrock, Express Employment Professionals, Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission and Waste Industries – Bronze Sponsors.

Contributing Sponsors are CenturyLink, Coastal Federal Credit Union, Franklin Brothers Nursery, Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission, Hoyle’s Tire & Axle, NC Motorsports Park and Woodforest Bank.

Promotional Sponsors are Brewer Cycles, Fidelity Bank, Satterwhite Point Marina, Servpro and Union Bank.

The concert is free to the public and will be held at the corner of North Garnett and Breckenridge Streets in downtown Henderson from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m.

 

Allen Discusses Granville Co. Tourism Survey, Still Time to Win Prizes

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Angela Allen, director for the Granville County Tourism Development Authority, was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss plans to develop a branding strategy for both visitors and residents of the area.

The Hughes Marketing Group of Matthews, NC has been retained to facilitate this process and will be collecting surveys from visitors and residents through October 31, 2018. Survey results will allow the tourism department to better understand what attracts visitors to the area and what has the most appeal to those who currently live in Granville County.

Survey questions include a ranking of factors, as well as personal opinions, and are available online at www.granville-survey.com or through the Visit Granville NC website at https://www.visitgranvillenc.com/win100.

Participants are eligible for prize drawings including a $100 Visa Gift Card, tickets to the Granville Haunt Farm, gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses or a Visit Granville gift bag.

While an uptick in recreation, farms, events, restaurants and other businesses are a strong indication that the area is already an attractive place to live, work and visit, Allen hopes the survey results will hone in on the most effective ways to promote the area moving forward.

One of the biggest tasks, according to Allen, is making others aware that the area exists. “It astounds me in the over three years that I’ve had this position that people still do not know where Oxford, Creedmoor and Butner are and don’t realize that they pass through it on I-85.”

Even new residents who are most certainly aware that the area exists are not always familiar with its amenities. “What we are finding in the survey is that a lot of people are brand new residents and have no clue about our area. What they know is that it is outside of the Triangle and that our properties are affordable,” Allen said.

While the proximity to more urban areas is often touted, Allen said caution should be taken when establishing an identity. “We don’t want to be a sub of Durham or a sub of Raleigh. We want our own identity and our own way of life.”

“The most interesting piece for me is the reaction between the residents and the visitors, and more importantly, their perceptions,” said Allen. “What we perceive ourselves to be is sometimes not how we are reflected. It is often in a more positive light than many people may guess.”

Allen gave an example of this perception issue, “Many residents indicated that they believe the distance between Granville County [and larger cities] would be seen as a deterrent. On the contrary, many visitors indicated that the distance was not seen as an obstacle and is, in fact, a plus. Survey results are still preliminary, but that was one of the ‘aha’ moments for me.”

Allen said the focus and attention given to tourism and marketing strategies is a step towards improved economic development and dollars spent in Granville County.

“We think about tourism as the front porch to your house. You want it to be as appealing as possible so someone will feel welcome and will come knock on your door.”

To listen to the interview in its entirety, please click here.

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Warrenton Man Indicted for Drug Distribution & Firearm Charges

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-Press Release, U.S. Dept. of Justice 

Robert J. Higdon, Jr., the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announces that a Federal grand jury in Raleigh has returned a three-count indictment charging ROBERT FULTON BACON, a/k/a “Face,” age 32, of Warrenton, North Carolina, with one count of possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon and two counts of possessing with the intent to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine.

If convicted of these charges, BACON would face maximum penalties of 20 years’ imprisonment, and at least 3 years or up to life of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.

The charges and allegations contained in the Indictment are merely accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. Attorney General Jeff Sessions reinvigorated PSN in 2017 as part of the Department’s renewed focus on targeting violent criminals, directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work in partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and the local community to develop effective, locally-based strategies to reduce violent crime.

The case is being investigated by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Robert J. Dodson is prosecuting the case for the government.

News releases are available on the U. S. Attorney’s webpage at www.usdoj.gov/usao/nce. Follow us on Twitter @USAO_EDNC

Maria Parham Health Launches Helpline to Assist Medicare Beneficiaries

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-Information courtesy the Maria Parham Health website 

Maria Parham Health announced the launch of a toll-free helpline designed to help Medicare beneficiaries select a health plan that fits their needs and budget while also keeping in-network access to the doctors and hospital services they trust.

The new toll-free helpline, run by MedicareCompareUSA, connects callers with local licensed agents who can assist in comparing Medicare Advantage, Supplement and Prescription plans and then facilitate enrollment in the plan selected. Through this program, it will be easier for Medicare beneficiaries to find a plan that is in-network with Maria Parham Health and its affiliated doctors. Patients can access the helpline through a link on the hospital’s website mariaparham.com.

“Seniors are bombarded with confusing messages from competing health plans and options, and this is especially true for those just turning 65 and becoming eligible for Medicare for the first time,” said Bert Beard, Chief Executive Officer. “This helpline is a one-stop resource for insurance information, so seniors can be confident in the selections they make.”

In addition to providing assistance throughout the plan application and enrollment process, agents of MedicareCompareUSA can provide an annual review of an enrollee’s Medicare coverage during Medicare’s annual enrollment period. This often includes assisting members affected by Medicare plan network changes that frequently occur on an annual basis. Doing so assures that beneficiaries have the information they need to proactively select a plan that best meets their specific needs, preferences and budget while retaining continuity of care with their providers.

Beard points out that Maria Parham Health is not in-network with all insurance options or health plans, and contractual relationships may change on an annual basis. If a patient enrolls with a health plan with which Maria Parham Health does not have a contract, they may experience increased out-of-pocket expenses for receiving care from the doctors they know and trust.

“Our patients trust us to be their healthcare partner,” said Beard “This helpline will assist Medicare patients in making an informed decision regarding their insurance options at this important time in their life. We urge all local seniors to take advantage of this free service.”

Oxford Preparatory School Announces 6th-Grade Honor Roll Recipients

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-Information courtesy Victoria Bradsher, School Director, Oxford Preparatory School

Oxford Preparatory School is proud to announce the A and A/B Honor roll for 6th-grade students who have completed their 1st quarter. Students in 6th grade come to OPS from five surrounding counties.

The OPS mission is to develop students who are college ready and able to be competitive in the admissions process so that they are able to gain acceptance to the four-year college of their choice. Expectations are high for all students to perform at grade level and a robust curriculum is employed to help students reach these goals.

Students are provided instruction in math by Mrs. Tammy Pulliam using the Eureka math curriculum from Great Minds. Mr. Randy Smith and Ms. Alexa Cooke deliver English instruction using Wit and Wisdom curriculum also from Great Minds. A lot of interactive learning opportunities are delivered by Mrs. Lynne Corbett in science and social studies.

In addition to meeting these high expectations, most of these 6th-grade students have also been actively involved in sports such as volleyball, cheerleading, cross country and soccer and will soon be participating in swimming and basketball.

6th Grade – 1st Quarter A Honor Roll: James Boone Allred, Starling Faulkner, Grayson Gaul-Kinyon, Cadence Grace Hoyle, Jacquelin Jose, Brandy Ray, Ellie Stock, Marleigh Swanner, Hannah Twisdale, Caleb Watkins, Kennedy Wilkerson, Emily Wilkinson and Hunter Woodlief. (Photo Credit: Oxford Prep)

 

6th Grade – 1st Quarter A/B Honor Roll: Andrew Jordan Adcox, Mary Bailey, Elizabeth Baker, Ayla Kristine Batchelor, William Christopher Brooks, Emily C. Dail, Logan Stratley Elliott, Jeremiah Evans, George Gabbidon, Kaylee Gill, Luke Harris, Gage Hobgood, Elizabeth Jones, Holden Jones, Jetta Mangum, Kayleigh Patterson, Violet Perry, Makala Roberson, Othneil Joshua Javon Smith, Sawyer Vaughan, Trevor Weary, Macie Rae Wilkinson and Madison Woodlief. (Photo Credit: Oxford Prep)