Turner Pride, director of Vance County Cooperative Extension, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk to discuss the center’s many upcoming programs and events.
Cooperative Extension is active in every state in the country and is funded through each state’s university. “We are fortunate enough to have two [funding] universities in North Carolina – North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T,” said Pride.
Both NC universities provide research-based information for Cooperative Extension’s four program areas including 4-H, Community & Rural Development, Agriculture and Family & Consumer Sciences.
The ever-popular 4-H programs target youth ages 5-19 and offer training in life skills with an agricultural twist.
“Right now there is a big push to form 4-H clubs of five youth and one adult leader based on a specific interest,” Pride said.
One such special interest 4-H group may be formed after the upcoming Livestock and Horse Interest meeting is held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018, at the Vance Co. Cooperative Extension Center. Youth interested in livestock and horses are encouraged to attend.
Four Vance County youth are attending 4-H Congress, a youth leadership conference, this summer at NC State University. Part of the requirements for successful completion of the program is their participation in a community service project.
Assisting with these programs is Cooperative Extension’s new 4-H agent and Oxford native Lina Lue. “Lina attended NC State and majored in extension education, so she’s tailor-made for our position here and we’re very excited to have her on our team,” said Pride.
Pride also announced that Vance County Cooperative Extension is working regionally with Warren, Franklin, Granville and Person counties, as well as with the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments and the Department of Agriculture on an agriculture app for phones.
“This will be an app for your phone that promotes local food, farmers market information, restaurant information, etc.,” said Pride. “We are really excited for the direction the app can go in, especially for the profitability of our farmers.”
Upcoming Events:
Kerr-Tar Beekeepers Association – meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
at the Vance County Cooperative Extension Center, 305 Young St., Henderson
Organic Vegetable Production Workshop – Monday, July 23, 2018, at 6:30 p.m.
Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson
Discuss principles of organic production, organic certification, plant disease prevention, pest prevention and how to plant organically
Growing the Fall Garden Workshop – Monday, July 30, 2018, at 6:30 p.m.
Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson
Discuss fall vegetables, nutrient needs and season extension frost protection techniques
Vance County Regional Fair – August 8 – 12, 2018, at the fairgrounds on Hwy 39
4-H Livestock Show on Saturday, August 11, 2018
Parenting Lunch & Learn – Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at 12 p.m.
Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge St., Henderson
For parents and children entering Pre-K or kindergarten
Tips on preparing children for school – door prizes, books and school supplies
Parenting Series: The Incredible Years – September 12 – December 19, 2018
Held each Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Vance County Cooperative Extension Center
Parents and children between the ages of 3-5 are invited to attend. Catered meal and childcare provided. Transportation provided as needed. Register by calling Cooperative Extension. Grant funded through the Smart Start Partnership for Children.
For more information on Vance County Cooperative Extension or to register for a program, please call (252) 438-8188, visit their website at vance.ces.ncsu.edu or stop by the office at 305 Young Street, Henderson.
Vance Co. Cooperative Extension Offers Exciting Programs for Youth & Adults
/by Kelly BondurantTurner Pride, director of Vance County Cooperative Extension, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk to discuss the center’s many upcoming programs and events.
Cooperative Extension is active in every state in the country and is funded through each state’s university. “We are fortunate enough to have two [funding] universities in North Carolina – North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T,” said Pride.
Both NC universities provide research-based information for Cooperative Extension’s four program areas including 4-H, Community & Rural Development, Agriculture and Family & Consumer Sciences.
The ever-popular 4-H programs target youth ages 5-19 and offer training in life skills with an agricultural twist.
“Right now there is a big push to form 4-H clubs of five youth and one adult leader based on a specific interest,” Pride said.
One such special interest 4-H group may be formed after the upcoming Livestock and Horse Interest meeting is held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018, at the Vance Co. Cooperative Extension Center. Youth interested in livestock and horses are encouraged to attend.
Four Vance County youth are attending 4-H Congress, a youth leadership conference, this summer at NC State University. Part of the requirements for successful completion of the program is their participation in a community service project.
Assisting with these programs is Cooperative Extension’s new 4-H agent and Oxford native Lina Lue. “Lina attended NC State and majored in extension education, so she’s tailor-made for our position here and we’re very excited to have her on our team,” said Pride.
Pride also announced that Vance County Cooperative Extension is working regionally with Warren, Franklin, Granville and Person counties, as well as with the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments and the Department of Agriculture on an agriculture app for phones.
“This will be an app for your phone that promotes local food, farmers market information, restaurant information, etc.,” said Pride. “We are really excited for the direction the app can go in, especially for the profitability of our farmers.”
Upcoming Events:
Kerr-Tar Beekeepers Association – meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
at the Vance County Cooperative Extension Center, 305 Young St., Henderson
Organic Vegetable Production Workshop – Monday, July 23, 2018, at 6:30 p.m.
Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson
Discuss principles of organic production, organic certification, plant disease prevention, pest prevention and how to plant organically
Growing the Fall Garden Workshop – Monday, July 30, 2018, at 6:30 p.m.
Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson
Discuss fall vegetables, nutrient needs and season extension frost protection techniques
Vance County Regional Fair – August 8 – 12, 2018, at the fairgrounds on Hwy 39
4-H Livestock Show on Saturday, August 11, 2018
Parenting Lunch & Learn – Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at 12 p.m.
Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge St., Henderson
For parents and children entering Pre-K or kindergarten
Tips on preparing children for school – door prizes, books and school supplies
Parenting Series: The Incredible Years – September 12 – December 19, 2018
Held each Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Vance County Cooperative Extension Center
Parents and children between the ages of 3-5 are invited to attend. Catered meal and childcare provided. Transportation provided as needed. Register by calling Cooperative Extension. Grant funded through the Smart Start Partnership for Children.
For more information on Vance County Cooperative Extension or to register for a program, please call (252) 438-8188, visit their website at vance.ces.ncsu.edu or stop by the office at 305 Young Street, Henderson.
Commissioners to Discuss Relocation of Vance County Dept. of Social Services
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to the Board, Vance County
The Vance County Commissioners’ Properties Committee (Brummitt, Taylor, Wilder) is scheduled to meet Monday, July 30, 2018, at 3:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC.
Topics to be discussed include an offer on a foreclosed property and relocation of the Department of Social Services.
All commissioners are invited to attend.
Don’t Miss ‘Music on Main’ in Downtown Oxford!
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy the Oxford NC, Historic Downtown Facebook page
Music on Main – Downtown Oxford
Friday, July 20, 2018, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Streets will begin closing at 3 p.m.
Performance by Wood and Steel Band
Bring a lawn chair, blanket, bug spray and your dancing shoes for a night of family fun!
Granville Co. Crime Stoppers: Stolen Utility Trailer/Lawn Mower
/by WIZS Staff-Press Release, Granville County Crime Stoppers
Sometime between Monday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 18, 2018, an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon private property located off Noblin Road, Oxford, NC and criminally removed one 1998 black in color Leonard/Carson 12 ft. long X 7.5 ft. wide with 4 ft. expanded metal tailgate utility trailer with a 2-inch ball hitch, white rims with round bullet hole design and a dent in passenger fender.
Also, a 2017 John Deere 920-M green in color zero turn lawn mower, which was loaded onto the trailer was taken.
If you have information concerning this incident, please contact the Granville County Sheriff’s Office at 919-693-3213 or call Crime Stoppers 919-693-3100.
THE GRANVILLE COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS AUTHORIZED THE PAYMENT OF A REWARD OF UP TO $1,000 FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST/INDICTMENT(S) OF PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS CRIME. IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS CRIME OR ANY OTHER SERIOUS CRIME(S) IN GRANVILLE COUNTY, YOU ARE ASKED TO CALL THE GRANVILLE COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS IN OXFORD AT 919-693-3100.
Oxford’s Public Works Committee Meeting Rescheduled, Mon. July 23
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford
The Public Works, Water, & Infrastructure Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners has been rescheduled for Monday, July 23, 2018, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held in the First Floor Training Room, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street, Oxford.
The purpose of the meeting is to follow up on the items from the last public works meeting including; automated meters, the road condition survey and the existing downtown trash compactor. There will also be a discussion regarding backflow prevention.
All those interested are invited to attend.
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/by CharleneFood Trucks in Downtown Henderson Still a Possibility
/by Kelly BondurantOn Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program, Downtown Development Director Kaine Riggan addressed the recent discussion on allowing food trucks to park and operate in the downtown Henderson area.
At their July 9 meeting, with a vote of 5-3, the Henderson City Council nixed a proposal to allow food trucks to operate in designated areas downtown.
Gavin Jackson, owner of Gavin’s Grub Hub, proposed parking and serving food from his food truck in the City-owned parking lot at the corner of Garnett and Orange streets, next to Gupton’s Sporting Goods.
Garry Daeke, a member of the Henderson City Council, called in during Town Talk to provide insight into the Council’s initial decision. Referring to the Council, Daeke explained, “I don’t think anybody is afraid of having food trucks downtown. Most of us are fairly progressive and we think it is a good idea.”
According to Daeke, the outcome of the vote was simply a matter of the City Council not having enough information. “It comes down to having the information to make an informed decision,” said Daeke. “At the last meeting, we didn’t have enough information to make a decision.”
Riggan explained that he moved quickly when he learned of Jackson’s interest in bringing his food truck downtown. “I went at the speed of light to the City and said ‘hey, let’s make this happen.’ So that was a five-day process and I think that ended up being what caused us to get slowed down.”
A typical procedure for such a request, according to Daeke, involves a proposal that goes before a committee to review for liability issues, a discussion on fairness to other businesses, a public hearing to allow the community’s opinion to be heard and then a vote from the City Council.
In reference to the disappoint that the community has expressed in the initial vote, Daeke said, “I think if that process had been done, none of this would be going on now. If we had that process, it would have come up at our August meeting and we would have voted for it and moved on.”
Riggan agreed with Daeke’s sentiment and stated, “That was my first presentation for the City Council, so I’m still learning. I walked out of that meeting and got some advice from the Assistant City Manager about some things I could probably have done differently.”
All hope is not lost for downtown food trucks, as Daeke said he felt sure there would be an upcoming public hearing to discuss the matter further. “We’ll get that ordinance, probably at the next [City Council] meeting and it will have details about the responsibilities of both parties, then a public hearing and then a vote.”
Both Riggan and Daeke expressed their appreciation for all of the local talk this issue has generated. “This has created some great discussion and a lot of community input. We just didn’t get it in the format that we could act on,” said Daeke.