Schedule Released for Saturday’s Bee Jubilee in Oxford

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-Information courtesy Bee Jubilee Coordinator Christi Henthron

The Granville County Beekeepers Association (GCBA), will hold their 3rd Annual Bee Jubilee this Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Granville County Expo Center, 4605 US-15 in Oxford.

The Bee Jubilee is held in conjunction with National Pollinator Week, June 18-24, and is a day-long event filled with bee and pollinator-related speakers and demonstrations, local arts and handmade crafts, non-profits, children’s activities, a silent auction, honey, North Carolina-grown produce and more.

Kids activities will be available and over 65 vendors will offer information or selling homegrown, handmade, bee or agriculture items. A silent auction and a drawing for the winner of the Year of Honey Raffle will be held.

Schedule of Events:

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Vendors & Kids Area Open – Expo Center & Arena

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Year of Honey Raffle Tickets for Sale at $1 each or 6 for $5 – Expo Lobby

9 a.m. – Silent Auction Begins – Granville County Beekeepers Association – Expo Lobby

9 to 11 a.m. – Breakfast is Served – Gavin’s Grub Hub Food Truck – Front of Expo

10 a.m. – Herbalist & Beekeeper Maria Hristova-Kazmierski – “Pollinator, Garden Design & Plant Selection: Propolis 101”- Expo Auditorium

10:30 a.m. – Honey Extraction Demonstration – Granville County Beekeepers Association – Arena (North)

11 a.m. – Goat Milking Demonstration – New Dawn Homestead – Arena (Paddock)

11 a.m. – Chris Apple, Master Gardner, Journeyman Beekeeper – “Pollinators A Plenty” – Expo Auditorium

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Ricky Manning, Journeyman Beekeeper – “Starting a New Top Bar Hive” Workshop – Arena (Training Room)

12 p.m. – Keith Rogers, Certified Beekeeper – “So You Want to be a Beekeeper?” – Expo Auditorium

12:30 p.m. – Honey Extraction Demonstration – Granville County Beekeepers Association – Arena (North)

1 p.m. – Adolphus Leonard, NC Apiary Inspector – “NCSBA and the State Fair, Entering Honey Into Competitions” – Expo Auditorium

1:30 p.m. – Goat Milking Demonstration – New Dawn Homestead – Arena (Paddock)

2 p.m. – Year of Honey Raffle Winner Drawn – Expo Auditorium

2 p.m. – Greg Taylor, Certified Beekeeper – “Mead” – Expo Auditorium

2:15 p.m. – Silent Auction Ends – Granville County Beekeepers Association – Expo Lobby

3 p.m. – Volker Borneman, President & CEO of Avazyme, Inc. – “Honey, Bees and Science: The Good, the Bad and the Toxic” – Expo Auditorium

Please call Bee Jubilee Coordinator Christi Henthron at 907.738.9047 or email granvillebeejubilee@gmail.com with any questions, comments or ideas.

For more information, visit the Bee Jubilee Facebook page by clicking here.

Learn more about Pollinator Week at www.pollinator.org!

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Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

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

The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming ribbon cutting ceremonies to welcome new Chamber members:

Thursday, June 28, 2018

  • Rebuild Durham, 133 Church Street, Henderson, at 10 a.m.
  • Dysart Willis, 1108 Dabney Drive, Henderson, at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

  • Home Decorator Shoppe, 521 Dabney Drive, Henderson at 10 a.m

Chamber businesses celebrating a milestone anniversary are encouraged to contact Jay Andrews at jay@hendersonvance.org to schedule a ribbon cutting.

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Community Bingo for Seniors at Aycock Rec. Center

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-Information courtesy Crystal G. Allen, Henderson-Vance Recreation Program Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks announces Community Bingo for Seniors! Bring a prize and a little luck!

Thursday, July 5, 2018

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Thursday, September 6, 2018

From 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. at the Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd, Henderson, NC 27537

BYOP – Bring Your Own Prize. Everyone brings a prize to be won during the game.

For more information, please contact Crystal Allen at 252-431-6091 or callen@ci.henderson.nc.us

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New Restoration Comm. Church to Hold Special Service

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-Information courtesy New Restoration Community Church, Pattie Gooch

New Restoration Community Church, 817 E. Andrews Ave., Henderson, and Bishop Sandy T. Burke would like to invite you to a special service commemorating life and legacy. The service will be held Sunday, June 24, 2018, at 3 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Dr. Dennis Carrington from Saints Delight United Holy Church in Drewry, NC. Musical selections will be rendered by Saints Delight Choir and Bro. Harvey Robinson of the Heavenly Beams.

All are welcomed to attend.

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Vance Co. Cooperative Extension – Parenting Tip Week of 6/18/18

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-Weekly parenting tips provided courtesy of Jean Bell, Parenting Education Coordinator, Vance County Cooperative Extension

Why is my child misbehaving?

Sometimes it seems that a child will misbehave for no reason. One minute the child is fine, and the next they could be having a tantrum. Taking some time to think of the reason the child may be misbehaving can help parents calm down an upset child or prevent the misbehavior.

Is your child hungry, tired, scared or bored?  If so, your child could act up because they are overwhelmed and don’t know what else to do. Pay attention to your child’s cues, and you may be able to avoid a tantrum from a tired and hungry toddler.

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Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market

Vance Co. Farmer’s Market: Pamper Your Papa This Father’s Day

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-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market

This is Father’s Day weekend. What better time to visit the VCRFM and stock up on all of Dad’s favorites to spoil him on his special day? Begin his Father’s Day with a breakfast of bacon, eggs, sausage and fried green tomatoes from your farmers market. Add some honey or his favorite jam for his toast or biscuits and don’t forget to get some peaches to make his morning complete.

Go ahead and stock up on the many summer vegetables now at the market. Pick out some bone-in-ribeyes, potatoes, and onions. Throw them all on the grill for a special and delicious Father’s Day dinner. Add some BFV wine to your evening meal and toast dad on his day.

Still haven’t found him a gift? Check out the James Stevenson exhibit at the market this weekend. You are bound to find a picture of a local site that resonates with your father – truly a unique and special gift just for dad!

James Stevenson Day at the Market
VCRFM Classroom Saturday, June 16, 2018

Many of you remember Jim Stevenson, local architect, artist, avid sailor and VCRFM vendor. Jim died last fall, but his memory lives on in his numerous paintings and prints. Jim’s watercolors, charcoals, and pen & ink depictions of Henderson’s historic churches, buildings, schools, and lake scenes will be available for purchase June 16th at the farmers market.

In this tribute to Jim, you will also find renditions of our North Carolina coast, wildlife, ships, boats and of course, his beloved Beneteau either moored along the NC coast or sailing the oceans and sounds of our state. Additionally, Jim was a traveler. Expect to find tableaus of famous European sites as well as bucolic countryside scenes. Do not miss this rare opportunity to enhance your art collection with some of James’ work.

Guardian ad Litem at the Market Saturday, June 16, 2018

Each year more than half a million children suffer abuse or neglect, often resulting in the need for court intervention. A Guardian ad Litem volunteer is the eyes and ears for a judge and is the person who tells the child’s story to the court. These volunteers are needed to help judges make decisions regarding the best interest of each child. A volunteer’s advocacy ensures that children have a safe, permanent home and the appropriate care and services to lead a healthy, successful life. Stop by the Guardian ad Litem booth at the farmers market this weekend and find out more about how you may be able to help do what is best for our children.

Peak Season Kickoff Saturday, June 30, 2018

The market is getting into full swing with fresh local fruits and vegetables. Celebrate with us June 30 for our Peak Season Kickoff!

Seasonal Recipes

Not sure what to do with all the fresh produce you find at the market? No worries – we have suggestions and recipes for you to try! Want to share one of your favorite recipes? Bring it to the market – we’d love to try it and let others know about it.

You Make A Difference

The Farmer Foodshare/Donation Station booth at our market collects donations weekly and we have the best customers! You always remember to donate. Thank you. The money collected is used to purchase produce not sold at the market that day, then donated to Area Christians Together in Service (ACTS). ACTS uses the produce to feed our less fortunate members of society and for the Meals-On-Wheels shut-in recipients.

Anticipated Vendors – June 16th:

Adcock Farm – canned goods, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers & honey

Backroad Farm & Vineyard – squash, zucchini, kale, carrots, cucumbers, lavender & wine
Donation Station – farmer foodshare
Faulkner Family Farms– meat – pork
Guardian ad Litem – advocacy information booth for abused or neglected area children
Harvey Hills Farm– flowers, plants & herbs
Honeyberry Hill Farm – squash and zucchini
Imperial Stitching– hand-sewn placemats, mug rugs, burp cloths, lap blankets & more
JASM Farms – peaches, onions, cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, broccoli, potatoes & sunflowers
Jerri’s Things – hand sewn and crocheted items
JW Creek Farm – meat – beef & eggs
Kelly Lynn Photography – photos, prints & tattoo art
LouMag Ent. – greens, onions, garden peas, peppers, green tomatoes & beets
Master Gardeners – answering your planting, growing and gardening questions 
O’Relly’s Curry Q Sauce Co. – Caribbean Jerk Sauce, brown sauce, and honey 
Pretty Tough Stuff– jewelry
James Stevenson Memorial Booth – original watercolors, charcoals & prints
Stonebridge Farm – guinea eggs, garlic, fingerling potatoes, gold new potatoes, rhubarb, & swiss chard
Woodwick Designs – scented soy wax candles & melts, bath & shower Melts, wood burned art.(This is not a paid advertisement)

Vance Co. Criminal Superior Trial Court Returns Guilty Verdicts

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-Press Release, Office of District Attorney Michael D. Waters

Henderson, NC – A session of Vance County Criminal Superior Trial Court was held during the week of June 11, 2018. The Honorable Henry W. Hight, Jr, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge, presided over the session. The District Attorney’s Office was represented by District Attorney Michael D. Waters and Assistant District Attorneys Melissa D. Pelfrey, Nicole G. Louis and David J. Erdmann. In addition to one jury trial, several pleas were taken during the week-long session.

The case involving the 2007 murder of Leo Ziegler and the attempted murder of Shirley Venable was called for trial Tuesday morning. A Vance County Jury returned guilty verdicts against Rodney Williams Wednesday afternoon. Rodney Williams was sentenced to 480 to 585 months in the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction (DAC), for Attempted Murder and Life without parole in DAC for the First Degree Murder. The defendant was represented by Larry Norman. The case was investigated by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.

Rashawn Williams pleaded guilty to First Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and was sentenced to 60 to 132 months in DAC. The defendant was represented by Nathan Baskerville. The case was investigated by the Henderson Police Department.

Akeem Alston pleaded guilty to two counts of Possession with Intent to Sell/ Deliver Heroin and was sentenced to 8 to 19 months in DAC. The defendant was represented by Jerry Stainback. The case was investigated by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.

Altarik Alston pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance on jail property and was sentenced to 9 to 20 months in DAC. The defendant was represented by Jerry Stainback. The case was investigated by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.

Shaqiel Clark remanded a DWI conviction, accepting a 30-day active sentence suspended for 12 months of unsupervised probation. The defendant was represented by Scott Hamilton. The case was charged by the NC State Highway Patrol.

Germar Dunston pleaded guilty to possession of 1/2 to 1 1/2 ounces of marijuana, and was sentenced to 120 days active, suspended for 18 months of supervised probation. The defendant was represented by Scott Hamilton. The case was charged by NC ALE.

Samantha Huggins pleaded guilty to possession of a schedule I controlled substance and was sentenced to 6 to 17 months in DAC. The defendant was represented by Deborah Leigh Holtzmann. The case was investigated by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.

Timothy Lynch pleaded guilty to driving while impaired and was sentenced to 12 months in DAC. The Defendant was represented by Mike Rogers. The case was charged by the NC State Highway Patrol.

Travevon Fogg pleaded guilty to Obtaining Property by False Pretense. He was sentenced to 17 months active, which was suspended for 36 months of supervised probation. The defendant was represented by David Waters. The case was investigated by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.

Granville Co. Chamber’s 2018-19 “Granville Today” Hot off the Press

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

The Granville County Chamber of Commerce has just received the printed 2018-19 edition of their annual “Granville Today” publication.

“Our Chamber is exceptionally proud of the incredibly interesting feature stories in this edition and is grateful to the business community for their support of this project.,” said Executive Director Ginnie Currin.

Copies of “Granville Today” may be obtained from the Chamber’s offices – 124 Hillsboro St., Oxford and 1598 Hwy 56, between Butner and Creedmoor.

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Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Committee previews the just-received “Granville Today” 2018-19 publication. (Left to right):  Larry Wilson, Lewis Electric/Chamber Vice-President; Tanya Evans, Duke Energy/President-elect of the Chamber; and Hal Muetzel, Express Employment Professionals/Chamber President. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Chamber of Commerce)