-Information courtesy the Rebuilding Hope Inc. October 2018 Newsletter
If a first impression had prevailed, Rebuilding Hope wouldn’t have the services of veteran volunteer Walt Slaton.
Walt got involved with RHI in 2010 after retiring and moving to Oxford.
“I was looking for a place where I could contribute,” Walt explains. “I first visited the old Rebuilding Hope location to talk with Randolph. He wasn’t in, but I spoke with older gentlemen.”
“After talking with them, I returned home and told my wife that was not for me. All that was happening was two older men sitting around talking, and I wasn’t interested in doing that. Strange, I now do some of that as well.”
But, Walt says, he took another look after talking with both Randolph and an RHI volunteer.
Rebuilding Hope, Inc. volunteer Walt Slaton named the October 2018 Volunteer of the Month. (Photo Credit: Rebuilding Hope)
“That caused me to take another look, and I have been coming to Rebuilding Hope ever since.”
The Georgia native’s volunteer service at RHI has included putting on shingles, building ramps and porches and home repairs.
“I now volunteer as the treasurer, board member and materials coordinator for SOS projects.”
Volunteering is rewarding, says Walt, a member of Central Baptist Church and a Baptist preacher’s son.
“I think the most rewarding part is the knowledge that the work we do is helping others and sharing the love of Christ with the community.
“It is special when a job is completed and the homeowner hugs your neck and thanks you. They had nowhere else to turn, and we solved a big problem for them.”
Walt encourages others to volunteer at RHI “so they can be a part of sharing the gospel and helping others in a way that lots of people won’t and can’t.”
“Sometimes it seems we spin our wheels, but we look back and see the Lord working through our efforts.”
Walt was an engineer and held staff positions in headquarters and in management when he retired from IBM after 31 years.
At his church, Walt teaches Sunday school, sings in the choir and serves as a deacon.
“Church and Rebuilding Hope seem to be almost a full-time job,” he says.
He and Diane have been married 49 years and have two sons and three grandchildren.
Walt’s leisure time is spent doing “honey-do” tasks, traveling and playing golf.
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Applications, Nominations Being Accepted For New VGCC President
/by WIZS Staff-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College
The Vance-Granville Community College Board of Trustees is now inviting applications and nominations for the position of President of the college.
A website has been launched with a presidential profile and the details of the application procedure. The site can be reached at www.vgcc.edu/presidentialsearch.
General inquiries about the college and application materials can be directed to April Perkinson, search liaison to the board, at (252) 738-3227 or perkinson@vgcc.edu.
To be assured consideration, resumes and cover letters must be received by Friday, November 9, 2018, according to the website. Resumes with cover letters and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Trustees are working with the firm of Executive Leadership Associates (ELA) LLC of Emerald Isle to assist in the search for a replacement for Dr. Stelfanie Williams who left the college in August to take a job with Duke University. The new president will be the seventh in the history of the college.
ELA, described as “a consortium of former North Carolina community college presidents who are committed to ensuring that our internationally recognized community college system continues its proud tradition of excellence,” was selected by the Board of Trustees at its September 17 meeting.
The firm is helping the Trustees by creating the presidential profile of the ideal candidate needed, guiding the search process, and recruiting and screening applicants as needed.
The trustees are expected to present finalists to the State Board of Community Colleges for evaluation early in 2019, said Dr. Gordon Burns who is serving as interim president for the college. The board plans to have the new president in place in March 2019. Dr. Burns served as president of Wilkes Community College in North Wilkesboro for 18 years before retiring in 2014.
Serving on the Trustees’ presidential search committee are Trustees Deborah Brown, chair; Herb Gregory, vice chair; N. Annette P. Myers, Abdul Sm Rasheed, Donald C. Seifert, Sr., and Sara C. Wester.
Slaton Named Rebuilding Hope’s Oct. Volunteer of the Month
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy the Rebuilding Hope Inc. October 2018 Newsletter
If a first impression had prevailed, Rebuilding Hope wouldn’t have the services of veteran volunteer Walt Slaton.
Walt got involved with RHI in 2010 after retiring and moving to Oxford.
“I was looking for a place where I could contribute,” Walt explains. “I first visited the old Rebuilding Hope location to talk with Randolph. He wasn’t in, but I spoke with older gentlemen.”
“After talking with them, I returned home and told my wife that was not for me. All that was happening was two older men sitting around talking, and I wasn’t interested in doing that. Strange, I now do some of that as well.”
But, Walt says, he took another look after talking with both Randolph and an RHI volunteer.
Rebuilding Hope, Inc. volunteer Walt Slaton named the October 2018 Volunteer of the Month. (Photo Credit: Rebuilding Hope)
“That caused me to take another look, and I have been coming to Rebuilding Hope ever since.”
The Georgia native’s volunteer service at RHI has included putting on shingles, building ramps and porches and home repairs.
“I now volunteer as the treasurer, board member and materials coordinator for SOS projects.”
Volunteering is rewarding, says Walt, a member of Central Baptist Church and a Baptist preacher’s son.
“I think the most rewarding part is the knowledge that the work we do is helping others and sharing the love of Christ with the community.
“It is special when a job is completed and the homeowner hugs your neck and thanks you. They had nowhere else to turn, and we solved a big problem for them.”
Walt encourages others to volunteer at RHI “so they can be a part of sharing the gospel and helping others in a way that lots of people won’t and can’t.”
“Sometimes it seems we spin our wheels, but we look back and see the Lord working through our efforts.”
Walt was an engineer and held staff positions in headquarters and in management when he retired from IBM after 31 years.
At his church, Walt teaches Sunday school, sings in the choir and serves as a deacon.
“Church and Rebuilding Hope seem to be almost a full-time job,” he says.
He and Diane have been married 49 years and have two sons and three grandchildren.
Walt’s leisure time is spent doing “honey-do” tasks, traveling and playing golf.
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Maria Parham Op-Ed: Support Our Hospital, Patients and Community – Go Vote
/by WIZS StaffLetter to the Editor – courtesy Bert Beard, CEO, Maria Parham Health
On Tuesday, November 6, our country will once again have the opportunity to select the next group of elected officials who will lead our country in Washington, D.C., our state capital and right here in our local communities. I encourage you to take time on that date to exercise your right to vote and also join me in voting for leaders who support community hospitals.
We at Maria Parham Health know firsthand the direct link between success of a hospital and the support that it receives from elected officials. Regularly, our hospital engages with elected officials at all levels of government and across party lines to help demonstrate the work of the hospital and the importance of healthcare to our community. We believe it is important for us to come together as a community to champion the health issues that directly affect the well-being of our citizens.
In this spirit, the time is now to vote for leaders who will tackle the pressing healthcare challenges facing rural hospitals. These include inadequate funding and growing numbers of people in communities, like ours, who don’t have access to insurance. Support from our federal, state and local elected officials is essential for Maria Parham Health to continue advancing our mission of Making Communities Healthier® – and you can help by heading to the polls.
You may be asking yourself, “where do I vote?” or, “am I registered to vote?” If you are unsure, please contact our local county election office. They can inform you of both where you should go to vote and also confirm if you are a registered voter.
As always, thank you for entrusting your health to Maria Parham Health. It is our great privilege to serve you and your family, and we look forward to continuing to serve the health needs of our communities long into the future.
Bert Beard
Chief Executive Officer
Maria Parham Health
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Oxford Board to Discuss Increased Benefits for Employees at Oct. 9 Meeting
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford
The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall.
Among the agenda items:
Recognition – October Yard of the Month – Karen Keeton, 511 Harris Street
Recognition – Grand Prize Yard of the Month winner
Presentation by Mobil 311
Public Hearing to receive public input on the City seeking a $500,000 loan to repair city streets.
Consider accepting Certificate of Sufficiency for petition of voluntary, contiguous annexation by Granville County and consider adopting a resolution calling for an annexation.
Consider a request from Barbara and Ronald Harris to subdivide the property located on the corner of Broad and West Street.
Consider adopting a more uniform bereavement policy.
Consider adopting a longevity pay policy.
Consider adopting an employee annual leave buy-back policy.
Consider adopting an updated tuition assistance program policy.
Consider approving a request for an extension/amendment to audit contract.
Consider approving the 2018-2028 beverage agreement for Oxford Park Athletic Complex.
City of Creedmoor & Granville Chamber Present Govt. Sunrise Forum, Oct. 12
/by WIZS Staff— Information and flyer courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com
The Granville County Chamber’s Sunrise Forum will be hosted by the City of Creedmoor on Friday, October 12, 2018. A light breakfast will be served at 7:45 a.m.; program to officially begin at 8 a.m.
The forum will be held in Creedmoor City Hall’s Boardroom located at 111 Masonic St., Creedmoor.
Those in attendance will discover how the City of Creedmoor is working to make life better for those who live and work there.
Respond to Toni Anne Wheeler – 919.528.4994, tawheeler@granville-chamber.com or Wanda Garrett – 919.693.6125, wanda@granville-chamber.com.
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Food, Music & Pie Contest All Part of Warrenton’s Upcoming Harvest Market
/by WIZS Staff-Information and flyer courtesy the Warrenton Festivals Facebook page
The Warrenton Revitalization Committee will hold a Harvest Market event on Saturday, October 13, 2018, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Historic Courthouse Square in downtown Warrenton.
Crafts, art, gifts, jewelry, candles, produce, festival foods and more will be available. Enjoy live music by The Jimmy Weaver Trio.
Also, don’t miss the first ever Harvest Pie Competition! Categories for pie judging include apple, sweet potato, pumpkin and pecan. Judging will take place around 2 p.m. and cash prizes will be awarded.
Contest registration forms may be printed from the Warrenton Festivals Facebook page by clicking here.
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 10/08/2018
/by CharleneTown Talk 10/08/18
/by LarryNews 10/08/18
/by LarryVance County Friday Night Football Bunn Recap
/by WIZS Staff— Vance County Friday Night Football Bunn Recap by Jeff Jenkins
BUNN SQUEAKS BY VIPERS IN OVERTIME 44-42
Vance County returned to its home field Friday night against traditional Northern Carolina Conference heavyweight Bunn.
Bouncing back from a 33-6 defeat at 4A Riverside last Friday, the Vipers returned to the form they showed in their win over Roanoke Rapids. The result was an exciting, well-played game, but a 44-42 loss for the Vipers after two overtime periods.
The game started off well for Vance County. After Bunn fumbled the opening kickoff, the Vipers scored, and the VC defense held the Wildcats to just one rushing touchdown in the first quarter and a TD pass in the final minute of the first half.
Down just 16-8 at the half, the Vipers were still in the game. The third quarter was wild and woolly. Bunn scored after recovering a Viper fumble. Vance County scored on a 31 yard pass from Samien Burwell to Josh Joyner, but Bunn ran the Viper kickoff off all the way back to score and open the gap to 30-14. For the remainder of the 3rd period, the Viper defense rose to the occasion, holding the ‘Cats scoreless.
In the opening minute of the final quarter, Burwell connected with Joyner for the duo’s second TD of the game. Javonte Evans, who had his most productive game of the season, ran in for the 2 point conversion, and the Vipers were within 8 points at 30-22. The VC defense kept Bunn out of the endzone for the rest of the game, and the Vipers took over on downs with 44 seconds remaining to play. The Vipers scored at the final gun when Shaqwan Allen made a diving catch in the end zone. The 2 pointer was good on another pass to Allen, and the game was tied 30-30.
The teams were tied 36-36 after the first overtime period. In the second OT round, Burwell hit Allen in the end zone, and on the conversion attempt, Josh Joyner caught Burwell’s pass in the end zone, but out of bounds, leaving the Viper lead at 42-36.
Bunn scored on its second running play, and nailed the 2-pt. conversion to take the 44-42 win.
Vance County is now 1-6 overall and 1-2 in the Northern Carolina 2A, while Bunn improves to 4-2 overall and 3-0 in the NCC.