Home And Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

  • Check local nurseries and garden centers for gifts for Gardeners.
  • Shop for garden tools with improved ergonomics. Thicker handles, extended handles, less force required, etc.
  • Inventory your seed supply. Order newly released varieties now before they sell out
  • Consider getting a copy of the NC Extension Gardener Handbook for a gardener on your gift giving list.
  • Check moisture of holiday plants, especially Christmas trees
  • Yes, you can scatter wood ashes in your garden, but use them judiciously. They have liming properties, and you don’t want to over do it.
  • Review your garden journal about what was successful and even what didn’t do well so you can plan for next year.
  • Visit Public Gardens through the winter. You may be surprised at what you find in bloom.
  • Construct a cold frame to be able to grow your own seedlings for 2023
  • Monitor indoor plants through the winter for insect pests such as aphids, white flies and mealybugs. These are easily treated with insecticidal soap.

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Murder Charge Added For Father Of Child Who Died Dec. 3

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The father of a 6-year-old who died earlier this month has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of his son.

Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame issued a press statement Tuesday, in which he said Eric Eugene Allen Powe, 31, was charged with murder on Dec. 8. Rowe surrendered himself to authorities on Dec. 9, Brame stated. He is being held in the Vance County jail under a $200,000 secured bond.

The incident occurred on the afternoon of Dec. 3. Members of the sheriff’s office were dispatched to 67 Hoyle Lane in Henderson after receiving a call about a gunshot victim.

The boy was transported to Maria Parham Hospital, where he was ultimately pronounced dead from a gunshot wound.

The Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit, with the assistance of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, responded to the scene to conduct an investigation into the incident.

Rowe originally had been arrested on a felony child abuse charge, but murder charges were brought against him as the sheriff’s office and the SBI continued their investigation.

The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 252.738.2200.

The Local Skinny! Getting Your Packages Shipped For The Holidays

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Remember the 1980’s slogan “when it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight?” As the calendar marches on toward Christmas in less than a week, Mike Moore at Postal Plus has a few suggestions for gift-givers who also must be gift-senders.

“It’s crunch time,” Moore said Monday, but he noted that anything headed up or down the East Coast should make it in time for Christmas Day.

But, as the week goes on, the price for that timely delivery is going to go up.

“We can overnight on Friday, the 23rd, and they have it – in some areas – on Christmas Eve,” Moore said on Monday’s segment of The Local Skinny!

That’s not the case for every location, and it gets more and more expensive as the days tick by, he noted.

Customers who want to send packages will be doing themselves – and Moore – a favor by dropping them off before 3 p.m. so he’ll have time to get the items packed properly and ready for pickup later in the afternoon.

Bring your own box or let the folks at Postal Plus provide the packing materials, Moore said. “We make sure they arrive in time and in safe condition,” he added.

In the 32 years Moore’s been in this business, he said he’s seen a little bit of everything get shipped out of the store, from Christmas gifts to barbecue and stew.

Technology has changed the way things get from one place to another, he said. The use of barcodes makes everything trackable, which allows the industry to handle much higher volume.

Customers shouldn’t wait too long, however, if they still have packages to send. Inclement weather can still put a damper on things, Moore said, which can affect deliveries.

The number one question he answers at this time of year?

That’s easy: “Is it going to be there before Christmas?”

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The Local Skinny! NCDHHS Launches COVID 19 Telemedicine Program

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You feel bad, so you take the test. And, 15 minutes later, you get the results you were NOT hoping for: you just tested positive for COVID-19.

Now what?

The first step could be as simple as making a phone call.

People who test positive for COVID-19, particularly those who are uninsured or don’t have a primary care doctor, will have better access to treatments thanks to a time-limited telemedicine program launched by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with StarMed Healthcare.

After a positive test, early treatment is key to avoiding severe illness and hospitalizations, and treatment may even reduce complications from post-COVID conditions, also called long COVID.

“More than 1 million people in North Carolina don’t have health insurance, which has made accessing care for COVID-19, as with other diseases, very challenging,” said NCDHHS Secretary Kody H. Kinsley. “This program provides a temporary bridge to care for many in rural and historically marginalized communities, but we still need long term investments to close the coverage gap.”

Free telemedicine appointments to screen for COVID-19 treatment eligibility will be available, while funding allows, to North Carolinians who have tested positive for COVID-19 with an at-home test or other method.

To set up an appointment visit https://starmed.care/nc or call 704.941.6000, seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. If the telemedicine provider determines a patient is eligible for oral antiviral treatment, such as Paxlovid, they can send a prescription to the patient’s chosen pharmacy or through a mail-order pharmacy.

“Authorized COVID-19 treatments like Paxlovid can prevent hospitalizations and save lives if started within five days of symptoms,” said NCDHHS Assistant Secretary for Public Health and State Public Health Officer Dr. Susan Kansagra. “Everyone, especially people at high risk of getting very sick from COVID-19, should have a plan to contact a health care provider right away if they test positive. This telemedicine program offers another option for quick access to lifesaving treatments.”

This telemedicine screening service is available regardless of insurance status and IDs are not required. If you have insurance, StarMed Healthcare will bill your health plan and NCDHHS will pay for any additional balance. If you do not have insurance, you will not be charged for your appointment. Oral antiviral pills are available at no-cost to the patient.

Telemedicine appointments through StarMed’s registration form are available in English and Spanish and six additional languages will be made available by the end of the week. Consultations are available in more than 200 other languages through an on-demand interpretation service. American Sign Language interpretation is also available. The telemedicine program will last from mid-December until funding runs out, which is estimated to be about mid-March.

COVID-19 trends are again rising according to the NCDHHS COVID dashboard. Flu and RSV have already stretched hospital capacity this year. One way to help is to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Everyone 6 months of age and older should stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Find a vaccine location near you at MySpot.nc.gov. Everyone 6 months or older should also get a flu vaccine annually. Visit MySpot.nc.gov/flu to find locations and more information.

NCDHHS strongly encourages everyone to stay prepared by knowing what to do and where to go if you get sick with COVID-19.

  • Keep at-home tests on hand and take one if you have symptoms or if you have come in close contact with someone with COVID-19, even if you are up to date on your vaccines. Get tested at least five days after you last had close contact. For more information and to find tests, including free at-home tests, visit MySpot.nc.gov/FindTests (Spanish).
  • If you test positive, stay away from others and follow the CDC’s isolation guidelines. Seek medical care immediately if you have trouble breathing or experience other warning signs. COVID-19 treatments are available and can lower your risk of hospitalization or death. For more information, visit MySpot.nc.gov/FindTreatment (Spanish) or set up a telemedicine appointment online or by calling 704.941.6000.

Through the pandemic, StarMed Healthcare operated 750 test sites across 29 North Carolina counties, administering more than 900,000 tests and more than 500,000 vaccines.

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Gracias a un programa de telemedicina de duración limitada, el cual ha lanzado el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte (NCDHHS) en asociación con el servicio de StarMed Healthcare, quienes den positivo con COVID-19, particularmente si no tienen seguro médico, o no tienen médico de cabecera, ahora tendrán mejor acceso a tratamientos. Luego de dar positivo en la prueba, recibir tratamiento temprano es un factor clave para evitar una enfermedad grave y hospitalización, y el tratamiento incluso pudiera reducir las complicaciones de afecciones posteriores al COVID, también conocidas como el COVID prolongado.

“En Carolina del Norte, más de un millón de personas no tienen seguro médico, lo que ha hecho que sea dificil para muchos tener acceso a atención para el COVID, al igual que para otras enfermedades”, dijo el secretario del NCDHHS, Kody H. Kinsley. “Este programa proporciona apoyo temporal para dar atención a muchas personas dentro de comunidades rurales e históricamente marginadas. Sin embargo, aún necesitamos hacer inversiones a largo plazo para lograr cerrar esta brecha de cobertura de seguro médico”.

Las citas gratuitas de telemedicina para revisar la elegibilidad para recibir tratamientos contra el COVID-19 estarán disponibles, mientras haya los fondos necesarios, para los habitantes de Carolina del Norte que hayan dado positivo con COVID-19, ya sea por una prueba hecha en casa o por otro método. Para hacer una cita, visite https://starmed.care/es/nc/ o llame al 704.941.6000. Puede llamar los siete días de la semana entre las 9 a.m. a 7 p.m. Si el proveedor de telemedicina determina que un paciente es elegible para obtener tratamiento antiviral oral, como Paxlovid, puede enviar una receta a la farmacia que el paciente elija o bien, obtener el producto a través de una farmacia de servicio por correo.

“Los tratamientos para el COVID-19 autorizados como Paxlovid pueden prevenir hospitalizaciones y salvar vidas si se toman dentro de los cinco días después de que empiecen los síntomas”, dijo la Dra. Susan Kansagra, subsecretaria de salud pública y oficial de salud del estado del NCDHHS. “Todos, especialmente las personas en alto riesgo de enfermarse gravemente a causa del COVID-19, deben tener un plan para comunicarse con un proveedor de atención médica de inmediato si dan positivo. Este programa de telemedicina ofrece otra opción para acceder rápidamente a tratamientos que salvan vidas”.

Este servicio de evaluación a través de telemedicina está disponible independientemente del seguro médico y no requiere presentar una identificación. Si usted tiene seguro médico, StarMed Healthcare facturará a su seguro y NCDHHS pagará cualquier costo adicional. Si no tiene seguro médico, no se le cobrará la consulta: las pastillas antivirales están disponibles gratuitamente para el paciente.

Las citas de telemedicina hechas a través del formulario de registro de StarMed están disponibles en inglés y en español, y seis idiomas adicionales estarán disponibles al final de la semana. Las consultas están disponibles en más de 200 idiomas a través de un servicio de interpretación, si se solicita. También está disponible el servicio de interpretación en lenguaje de señas americano. El programa de telemedicina funcionará desde mediados de diciembre hasta que se agoten los fondos, lo que se calcula ocurrirá a mediados de marzo.

De acuerdo a datos del tablero informativo de COVID de NCDHHS, las tendencias de COVID se están elevando nuevamente. Este año, la gripe (influenza) y el virus sincitial respiratorio ya han sobrepasado la capacidad de atención hospitalaria. Una forma de ayudar ante esta situación es vacunarse y recibir la dosis de refuerzo contra el COVID-19. Cualquier persona mayor de 6 meses de edad debe estar al día con sus vacunas y dosis de refuerzo contra el COVID-19. Encuentre un centro de vacunación cercano visitando Vacunate.nc.gov. Cualquier persona mayor de 6 meses de edad también debería vacunarse anualmente contra la gripe. Para encontrar centros de vacunación y más información, visite Vacunate.nc.gov/gripe.

NCDHHS motiva a todas las personas a mantenerse preparados, sabiendo qué hacer y dónde ir en caso de enfermedad a causa del COVID-19.

  • Tenga a la mano pruebas caseras y hágase una en caso de presentar síntomas o bien, si ha estado en contacto cercano con alguien que tenga COVID-19, incluso si usted está al día con sus vacunas. Hágase la prueba unos cinco días después de dicho contacto cercano. Para obtener más información y encontrar sitios de pruebas, incluyendo pruebas gratuitas en casa, visite Vacunate.nc.gov/Pruebas.
  • Si su resultado es positivo, manténgase alejado de los demás y siga las guías de aislamiento emitidas por los CDC. Si tiene dificultad para respirar o presenta otras señales de advertencia, busque atención médica de inmediato. Los tratamientos para el COVID-19 están disponibles y pueden reducir riesgos de hospitalización o muerte. Visite Vacunate.nc.gov/BuscarTratamiento para obtener más información o para hacer una cita de telemedicina en línea o llame al 704.941.6000.

Durante el curso de la pandemia, StarMed Healthcare operó 750 localidades de realización de pruebas en 29 condados de Carolina del Norte, y realizó más de 900,000 pruebas y aplicó más de 500,000 vacunas.

 

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Home And Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

 

  • Check garden tools if they need replacing add them to your Christmas list
  • Make a final check of gas-powered equipment to be certain gas tanks are empty.
  • Inventory your seed supply. Order newly released varieties now before they sell out
  • Move trees and shrubs if needed.
  • Check moisture of holiday plants, especially Christmas trees
  • Clean up brushy areas of your landscape. Ticks and chiggers are inactive, but be mindful of poison ivy vines.
  • Review your garden journal about what was successful and even what didn’t do well so you can plan for next year.
  • Continue planting trees and shrubs.
  • Clean your greenhouse, high tunnel, or cold frame.

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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 12-13-22

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The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for December 13, 2022. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email sandra@hendersonvance.org or hailey@hendersonvance.org to be included.

Company  First United Methodist Church in Henderson

Job Title  Two positions are open.

Director of Music Ministries.  Will collaborate with the Worship Committee and lead pastor in planning music worship for Sunday morning worship, weddings, and funerals. Rehearses and directs the chancel choir in hymns, anthems, and other musical worship. Should also be willing to develop other opportunities sharing God’s love through musical expression. The ideal candidate should have earned at least a bachelor’s degree in music; have experience with the tradition of United Methodist music and liturgy )or be willing to learn);  have experience and interest in engaging our congregation and local community through music in creative ways; have experience managing various choirs of all ages and experience levels, and have a proven track record of growing a music ministry.

Salary negotiable.

Church Organist.  This person will work with the Director of Music Ministries to select music and play for 11 a.m. Sunday morning worship, including hymns, anthems, and other forms of musical worship, weddings and funerals, and special services on our Aeolian-Skinner organ. The organist/ accompanist will participate in all choir rehearsals. The ideal candidate should have experience as an organist/ accompanist in a church environment; have the ability to sight-read piano, organ, and choral repertoire; and have the ability to play choral parts and open score. Familiarity with United Methodist music and liturgy is a plus.

How To Apply  Apply online at http://fumchendersonnc.org (click on careers on the homepage) or call the church office for details at 252-438-8791 Submit a resume with cover letter and three professional references to: George Loveland, Pastor, george.loveland@nccumc.org or First United Methodist Church, 114 Church St., Henderson, NC 27536.

Company  Vance County Public Schools

Job Title  Literacy Tutors.  Part-time positions.  Tutors needed at the public elementary schools, including Adcock, Carver, Clarke, Dabney, New Hope, Pinkston Street, E.M. Rollins, E.O. Young, and Zeb Vance.  Work in-person 15-25 hours per week in an assigned placement school at least 3 days a week, with 1-3 students for 30 minutes at a time, 8 am – 1 pm. You will become an employee of the school district and will be paid hourly, depending on your education level.  You do not have to have a background in education, because you will be supported by a NCEC learning coach who will provide training, professional development, and support throughout the school year. HS graduate $15 per hour, In college $16 per hour, College degree $20 per hour, Advanced degree $25 per hour. Minimum requirements are a high school diploma.

How To Apply  Apply online at http://nceducationcorps.org/application.

 

Company  Families Living Violence Free

Job Title  Youth Development/Court Advocate. This position reports to the Executive Director.  Responsibilites include in part – Providing comprehensive direct counseling and advocacy services to you who are victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault.  Also engages in outreach and education to county schools and other youth-serving programs in the community.  Major responsibilities include: conduct thorough intake of clients to request services and providing referrals for services to other essential providers as appropriate.  Accurately assessing immediate needs, including emergency shelter, provide crisis intervention and safety planning and assessing immediate needs of any children involved.  Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and statistical information.  Night and weekend crisis line rotation, attendance at all FLVF (Families Living Violence Free).  Minimum requirements are a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology from an accredited university.  Minimum two years experience working in youth programs.  Excellent communication skills, self-directed, flexible, and dependable team member with excellent work ethic.  Familiar with Granville County public schools, neighborhoods, and youth serving agencies.

How To Apply  Apply online at Families Living Violence Free website – www.flvf.org or email resume and cover letter to proark@flvf.og.

 

Company  Ribeyes Steakhouse of Henderson Restaurant

Job Title  Server. Part time.  Salary $10 – $21 an hour. Previous restaurant experience is required.  Provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all guests.  Must be able to communicate and understand the predominate language of guests, have basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions, possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money and operate a point of sale system.

How To Apply  Apply in person at the Ribeyes Steakhouse, located on Graham Avenue in Henderson.  Or apply online at www.indeed.com.

 

Some of these businesses are present or past advertisers of WIZS.  Being an ad client is not a condition of being listed or broadcast.  This is not a paid ad.

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The Local Skinny! City Council To Hold Public Hearing

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UPDATE FROM WIZS RADIO – Click Here – wizs.com/henderson-zooms-ahead-with-racetrack-ordinance

The information in the link above is more up to date than the audio link below.

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Home And Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

  • Support local nurseries and garden centers when purchasing holiday decorations and gifts
  • Continue planting trees and shrubs.
  • If you have put up a natural christmas tree check water reservoir each day for water and keep it full with water that will keep your tree fresh and keep it from trying out and becoming a fire hazard
  • If you missed the late November tall fescue fertilizer application, go ahead and do it now.
  • Check greenhouses and High Tunnels for mice.
  • Cut the tops off of roses to reduce risk of snow and ice damage.
  • Review your garden journal about what was successful and even what didn’t do well so you can plan for next year.
  • Begin planning your vegetable garden for 2023. Take stock of leftover seed, research cultivars, and calculate how much seed you will need.

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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 12-06-22

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The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for December 6, 2022. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email Michele@hendersonvance.org to be included.

Company  Wal-Mart Distribution

Job Title  Orderfiller – Multiple positions open.  Competitive Pay – Starting salary at $18.65, increasing to $29.15.

How To Apply  Apply online at www.storejobs.wal-mart.com/HiringCenter.  Note:  An in-person Job Fair at the Wal-Mart Distribution in Mebane NC will take place on Thursday, Dec 8 from 11 am – 2 pm, at 2837 Senator Ralph Scott Parkway.

 

Company  Next Level Kennels

Job Title  Kennel Tech.  Looking to hire a long-term, dependable, responsible worker.  Shifts consist of days, evenings, week days, and weekends.  Responsible for daily training, boarders and personal animals (feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, etc.).  Must be willing and eager to learn.  Responsible for keeping kennels, office, lobby, and grooming room neat, clean, tidy and organized.

How To Apply   Apply in-person at Next Level Kennels, located at 1776 Walter Bowen Road, Henderson, NC or call 252-438-4459. Or email resume to petresort@nextlevelkennels.com

 

Company  Brewer Cycles

Job Title  Service Technician.  Full-time. A qualified candidate must have automotive or power sports mechanical experience; be able to follow directions; how own tools; and be able to lift and/or move 50 lbs.

How To Apply  Fill out an application on Brewer Cycles website https://www.brewercycles.com.  Print out application, fill out and email to brewer@brewercycles.com.  For more information, contact Chris Brewer at 252-430-9723.

 

Company  Henderson Collegiate Charter School

Job Title  Teacher Positions Open.  $1000 teacher signing bonus.  No license required.

How To Apply  Attend in-person Teacher Career Fair at Henderson Collegiate High School on Wednesday, December 14, 9 am – 10:30 am.  Location:  1071 Old Epsom Road in Henderson.  Bring yout resume.  Breakfast served.

 

Company  Mako Medical Labs

Job Title  1. IT Service Help Desk Analyst – 3rd Shift.  Responsible for providing technical assistance and support related to desktop computer systems, hardware, or software as well as mobile devices. Monitor and runs diagnostic programs, isolates problem, and determine and implement solution within prescribed standards and procedures.  2. Medical Technologist Full-Time.  This team member will be responsible for preparing patient specimens as required for laboratory testing, performing compliantly ordered laboratory tests, monitoring test results to assure test quality and validity, and communicate results in a timely manner, especially those that may be life threatening to the patient.

How To Apply  Apply online at https://makomedical.com/careers/.

Company  Vance-Granville Community College (main campus)

Job Title  Evening Custodian.  Salary range $31,200 – $34,986 a year.  Full-time.  Responsible for the overall cleanliness an proper upkeep of assigned areas of the facility.  This position will serve as the lead for maintaining floors including stripping, buffing and waxing.  This position is also responsible for closing and securing the campus.  Monday – Thursday 3 pm – 12 am, and Friday 2 pm – 8 pm.  Qualifications: high school diploma, experience in industrial cleaning and good customer service.  Floor Tech experience strongly preferred but not required.  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb and work from ladders, work in extreme weather conditions, and move tables/chairs.

How To Apply  Online at https://www.vgcc.edu/vgcc-employment-opportunities/.

 

Company  Spectrum Medical Solutions

Job Title  CNA/Home Care.  This position will have the autonomy to work with patients in the field while having the support of a dedicated and experienced nursing and operations team.  Spectrum strives to provide person-centered care with optimal outcomes for every patient.  CNA/Home Care Aides will assist clients with daily activities.

How To Apply  Send your resume with your credentials and experience to April Wright – april@spectrummedsolutions.net.  For questions, call 919-892-7086

 

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The Local Skinny! Vance Granville Community Band Plans Christmas Concert

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Press “pause” on your holiday decorating and shopping for about an hour on Monday, Dec. 12 and head over to McGregor Hall – Brian Miller says you won’t be disappointed.

Miller conducts the Vance Granville Community band, which will be performing a free community concert beginning at 7:30 p.m.

He understands the importance of timing – he’s been a high school band instructor for 30 years – and he said he always remembers advice his Mom gave him: “Keep it short. Make the audience want more, not wish the thing were over,” he told John C. Rose on Monday’s segment of The Local Skinny!

“We’re not going to keep you long,” Miller said, adding that the performance would be “an evening of nostalgic enjoyment.”

Selections include holiday music, but there are sure to be some toe-tappin’ favorites, including some good ol’ fashioned band marches and an overture based on folk songs from Mexico as well. And who knows? Miller said there just may be a special visitor at the end of the concert.

“We’re a very traditional band playing very traditional music,” Miller said, adding that “bands should play marches and traditional things – things that sound good!”

The band consists of about 30 members, and Miller said they’re always looking for more.

“We’d love to have you join us,” he said. Ages range from students all the way up to “folks in very much their adult years.”

Practice takes place on Monday evenings, from 7 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m. and will resume after the holidays at VGCC’s Main Campus in Henderson.

 

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