-Information courtesy Don Dunlin and the monthly Rebuilding Hope, Inc. Newsletter
Servants on Site Event – June 23 – 30, 2018
Participants in this year’s Servants on Site (SOS) will repair 12 roofs and build six wheelchair ramps. The June 23-30 event will be our sixth annual week of witnessing and sharing Christ and serving people in need in our communities.
As the May 1 deadline for registering passed, 153 participants had signed up.
Project Coordination
Leigh Humphries is once again project coordinator, a job she’s had since the first SOS week in 2013.
Leigh, who lives in Person County, has sorted through the registrants and organized the crews according to the types of jobs scheduled. Before the work begins, she will assign encouragers for the crews at the work sites, which she visits during the week.
Leigh’s duties continue once the day’s work is done as she helps chaperone the youth overnight at Crossroads Christian School.
“It’s a big job and a huge responsibility,” says Leigh, a member of Theresa Baptist Church.
“This time of year I get a little anxious,” she said, “but when the kids get here there’s a lot of joy.”
Materials Coordination
Without a steady supply of materials, the jobs would not be completed. And that’s where Walt Slaton, a member of Central Baptist Church, comes in as materials coordinator.
With a worksheet describing each job, Walt assembles shingles, tar paper, lumber, nails, bolts, nuts, washers, tools, compressors, hoses and more the week before SOS. Materials are on-hand, donated or purchased locally. Where possible, materials are delivered to sites before the work week begins.
Throughout the week, Walt says he has runners ready at the RHI warehouse to resupply workers through a chain that begins with a job’s crew chief who notifies a multisite supervisor. The supervisor notifies Walt who dispatches a runner.
Destination SOS
In addition to participants from Vance, Granville, Warren and neighboring counties, teams will be coming from a number of communities, such as Roxboro, Windy Gap and Otto, reports Martha McGowan, SOS secretary and a member of West End Baptist Church.
And it’s also Destination SOS for teams from Alabama and South Carolina.
Breakfast and Supper
Breakfast and supper are served at Central Baptist Church, beginning with Sunday breakfast before the work week begins.
Central Baptist member Roger Bibee does most of the cooking.
Supplies, Roger says, include 4-5 cases of liquid eggs, 300 chicken quarters, 10 gallons of spaghetti sauce and noodles, 40-45 pounds of bacon, sausage, hash browns and more. Supper includes a full salad bar. A team of six helps with serving and cleaning up.
Lunches
Fifteen churches will provide lunches for the teams at the work sites. The churches are Fuller’s Chapel, Gardner Baptist Church, First Baptist Church (Creedmoor), West End Baptist Church, Raleigh Road Baptist Church, Liberty Christian Church, New Bethel Baptist Church, New Life Baptist Church (Henderson), North Henderson Baptist Church, New Sandy Creek Baptist Church, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Carey Baptist Church, Oxford Baptist Church, Island Creek Baptist Church, and Norlina Baptist Church.
Week’s Theme is “Fixed”
The theme for the week this year is “Fixed.” The meaning of the theme will be explained by guest speakers at each of the evening worship services during the week.
The services and their emphases will be: Sunday, “Need Fixing,” based on Romans 3:9-18; Monday, “Can Be Fixed,” based on Romans 1:16; Tuesday, “All Eyes Fixed on Jesus,” a panel discussion; Thursday, “God’s Plan is Fixed,” based on Matthew 28; Friday, “God is Fixing a Place – Eternity,” based on John 14:1-11. On Wednesday afternoon, participants have free time.
The public is encouraged to attend the worship services at 7 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, except Wednesday night.
Needs for SOS
Volunteers – Adult/college-age volunteers are needed to serve as staff during the week. Staff assists with setting up the rooms, posting signs and schedules and for chores such as cleaning bath and restroom facilities.
Financial Support for SOS Projects
A roofing project costs approximately $2,000, but any amount is appreciated. A church sponsoring a project will “adopt” the crew for the week and serve lunch each day. Your crew will attend your church for worship and lunch on Sunday and meet your congregation. Afterward, the crew will visit the homeowner.
How to Bring a Group to Rebuilding Hope, Inc.
RHI has a number of volunteer opportunities throughout the year and will work with you or your group (youth or adult) to not only meet the needs of homeowners but also to meet the needs of your group in its effort to put its faith into action serving others.
We provide job locations and materials for hands-on experience and will arrange for one-day projects or projects for more than one day. Overnight accommodations can be arranged. E-mail us at rwilson@rebuildinghopeinc.org or call 252-438-5132 for more information or registration.
Please visit Rebuilding Hope’s website at www.rebuildinghopeinc.org for additional information on the organization and the upcoming SOS event.
Warren Co. Man Faces Assault, First Degree Burglary Charges
/by WIZS Staff-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff
Willie Jiggetts faces multiple charges including Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill and First Degree Burglary.
On June 5, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID) issued warrants for the arrest of Willie Jiggetts, a Warren County resident. The charges were the result of an investigation that was initiated following an incident located at 30 Echo Lane Louisburg, NC for a domestic with weapons call. As a result of the investigation, criminal charges were issued consisting of the following: one (1) count of Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill, one (1) count of Communicating Threats, one (1) count of First Degree Burglary, one (1) count of Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance, and one (1) count of Maintain a Vehicle or Dwelling for the Storage of Controlled Substance.
On June 11, 2018, Willie Jiggetts was arrested by Raleigh Police Department and transported to the Wake County Detention Facility after being released from Wake Medical Center. Willie Jiggetts was given a $500,000 secured bond and is currently being held in the Wake County Detention Facility.
Oxford’s The Hub on Main to Hold Trivia Night Fundraiser
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Jennifer Grimes, Financial Development Assistant, The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, Inc.
The Hub on Main, 100 Main St. in Oxford, to hold a Trivia Night Fundraiser on Thursday, July 12, 2018, from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Teams should consist of six players ($10 per person or $50 for a team of six).
Trivia will go five rounds with 10 questions in each round.
Winning teams will be awarded trophies.
Proceeds raised are designated toward building repairs at the Oxford Masonic Lodge.
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/by CharleneCooperative Extension with Paul McKenzie 06/13/18
/by CharleneNews 06/13/18
/by CharleneGranville Vance Public Health Releases 2017 Report
/by Kelly BondurantGranville Vance Public Health (GVPH), a provider of public health services related to communicable diseases, primary care, maternal health, child health and family planning, recently released their annual report for 2017.
According to the report, GVPH’s status as a health district allows greater flexibility to procure grant-based funding; however, overall state and federal funding has decreased in recent years. The agency has “worked hard to partner with local, state, and federal entities that can support and expand community health efforts in Granville and Vance counties.”
During the July 2016 – June 2017 fiscal year, GVPH managed over $2,500,000 in grant-funded projects. These funds helped support valuable community-based projects in both counties while also maintaining critical staffing. These grant dollars help ensure that evidence-based care and health promotion practices extend into rural communities in Granville and Vance counties.
GVPH reported $5,984,265 in revenues and $6,072,389 in expenses for fiscal year 2017, an increase of $683,672 and $103,848, respectively, from fiscal year 2016.
A major undertaking for 2017, GVPH was subject to the North Carolina Local Health Department Reaccreditation process and was recognized as an accredited health department with honors. Local health departments receiving the honors designation excelled in their accreditation assessment, missing one or fewer within each of the five standards set by the accreditation program, a total of 147 activities.
The next reaccreditation assessment for GVPH will occur in the fall of 2021.
Notable statistics from the January 1 – December 31, 2017 reporting term include:
In a letter recently sent to healthcare professionals and other parties, Lindsey Bickers Bock, health education supervisor for GVPH, stated “In our role providing safety net services for vulnerable populations, GVPH sees the clear impact of social determinants of health and the necessity of protecting and promoting health by facilitating policy, system and environmental changes to prevent disease, address health equity issues and improve population health.
For more information on the services offered by GVPH, visit their website at www.gvph.org. To view more detailed information on the 2017 report, specifically, click here.
Rebuilding Hope, Inc. to Participate in Servants on Site Event
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Don Dunlin and the monthly Rebuilding Hope, Inc. Newsletter
Servants on Site Event – June 23 – 30, 2018
Participants in this year’s Servants on Site (SOS) will repair 12 roofs and build six wheelchair ramps. The June 23-30 event will be our sixth annual week of witnessing and sharing Christ and serving people in need in our communities.
As the May 1 deadline for registering passed, 153 participants had signed up.
Project Coordination
Leigh Humphries is once again project coordinator, a job she’s had since the first SOS week in 2013.
Leigh, who lives in Person County, has sorted through the registrants and organized the crews according to the types of jobs scheduled. Before the work begins, she will assign encouragers for the crews at the work sites, which she visits during the week.
Leigh’s duties continue once the day’s work is done as she helps chaperone the youth overnight at Crossroads Christian School.
“It’s a big job and a huge responsibility,” says Leigh, a member of Theresa Baptist Church.
“This time of year I get a little anxious,” she said, “but when the kids get here there’s a lot of joy.”
Materials Coordination
Without a steady supply of materials, the jobs would not be completed. And that’s where Walt Slaton, a member of Central Baptist Church, comes in as materials coordinator.
With a worksheet describing each job, Walt assembles shingles, tar paper, lumber, nails, bolts, nuts, washers, tools, compressors, hoses and more the week before SOS. Materials are on-hand, donated or purchased locally. Where possible, materials are delivered to sites before the work week begins.
Throughout the week, Walt says he has runners ready at the RHI warehouse to resupply workers through a chain that begins with a job’s crew chief who notifies a multisite supervisor. The supervisor notifies Walt who dispatches a runner.
Destination SOS
In addition to participants from Vance, Granville, Warren and neighboring counties, teams will be coming from a number of communities, such as Roxboro, Windy Gap and Otto, reports Martha McGowan, SOS secretary and a member of West End Baptist Church.
And it’s also Destination SOS for teams from Alabama and South Carolina.
Breakfast and Supper
Breakfast and supper are served at Central Baptist Church, beginning with Sunday breakfast before the work week begins.
Central Baptist member Roger Bibee does most of the cooking.
Supplies, Roger says, include 4-5 cases of liquid eggs, 300 chicken quarters, 10 gallons of spaghetti sauce and noodles, 40-45 pounds of bacon, sausage, hash browns and more. Supper includes a full salad bar. A team of six helps with serving and cleaning up.
Lunches
Fifteen churches will provide lunches for the teams at the work sites. The churches are Fuller’s Chapel, Gardner Baptist Church, First Baptist Church (Creedmoor), West End Baptist Church, Raleigh Road Baptist Church, Liberty Christian Church, New Bethel Baptist Church, New Life Baptist Church (Henderson), North Henderson Baptist Church, New Sandy Creek Baptist Church, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Carey Baptist Church, Oxford Baptist Church, Island Creek Baptist Church, and Norlina Baptist Church.
Week’s Theme is “Fixed”
The theme for the week this year is “Fixed.” The meaning of the theme will be explained by guest speakers at each of the evening worship services during the week.
The services and their emphases will be: Sunday, “Need Fixing,” based on Romans 3:9-18; Monday, “Can Be Fixed,” based on Romans 1:16; Tuesday, “All Eyes Fixed on Jesus,” a panel discussion; Thursday, “God’s Plan is Fixed,” based on Matthew 28; Friday, “God is Fixing a Place – Eternity,” based on John 14:1-11. On Wednesday afternoon, participants have free time.
The public is encouraged to attend the worship services at 7 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, except Wednesday night.
Needs for SOS
Volunteers – Adult/college-age volunteers are needed to serve as staff during the week. Staff assists with setting up the rooms, posting signs and schedules and for chores such as cleaning bath and restroom facilities.
Financial Support for SOS Projects
A roofing project costs approximately $2,000, but any amount is appreciated. A church sponsoring a project will “adopt” the crew for the week and serve lunch each day. Your crew will attend your church for worship and lunch on Sunday and meet your congregation. Afterward, the crew will visit the homeowner.
How to Bring a Group to Rebuilding Hope, Inc.
RHI has a number of volunteer opportunities throughout the year and will work with you or your group (youth or adult) to not only meet the needs of homeowners but also to meet the needs of your group in its effort to put its faith into action serving others.
We provide job locations and materials for hands-on experience and will arrange for one-day projects or projects for more than one day. Overnight accommodations can be arranged. E-mail us at rwilson@rebuildinghopeinc.org or call 252-438-5132 for more information or registration.
Please visit Rebuilding Hope’s website at www.rebuildinghopeinc.org for additional information on the organization and the upcoming SOS event.
Have You Heard the Buzz? Annual Bee Jubilee Sat., June 23
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Bee Jubilee Coordinator Christi Henthron
On behalf of the Granville County Beekeepers Association (GCBA), you are invited to the 3rd Annual Bee Jubilee on Saturday, June 23rd, 2018 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Granville County Expo Center in Oxford, NC.
As usual, the Bee Jubilee is held in conjunction with National Pollinator Week, June 18-24.
The Bee Jubilee is a day-long event filled with bee and pollinator-related speakers and demonstrations, local arts and handmade crafts, non-profits, children’s activities, silent auction, honey, North Carolina-grown produce and more!
The Oxford Farmers Market will be joining us and we will have two honey extraction demonstrations.
There are kids activities and over 65 vendors offering information or selling homegrown, handmade, bee or agriculture items. We will have a silent auction and draw the winner of our Year of Honey Raffle.
Our focus is on homegrown, handmade, and local. And of course, we love bees, agriculture and nature too! We can’t make it happen without you!
We have made three major changes for this year’s event:
1- Parking – We will have parking attendants and marked areas to improve traffic flow and safety.
2- Outside space – We will be making use of the livestock arena behind the building. This is a large covered area and use of it will provide a more comfortable and safer vendor and attendee experience than last year. We will have the food trucks and trailers remain in the front of the building.
3- Improved sponsorship opportunities
We hope you join us for a vibrant and fun-filled Bee Jubilee event, to be held at the Granville County Expo Center, located at 4605 US-15, Oxford.
Please call Bee Jubilee Coordinator Christi Henthron at 907.738.9047 or email granvillebeejubilee@gmail.com with any questions, comments or ideas. We are hoping to make 2018 the best Bee Jubilee yet!
For more information, including updated schedules, visit the Bee Jubilee Facebook page by clicking here.
Learn more about Pollinator Week at www.pollinator.org!
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West End Community Watch Meeting, Tues., June 19
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Claire Catherwood, West End Community Watch
The West End Community Watch will meet on Tuesday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. at West End Baptist Church, 619 Dabney Dr., Henderson.
The speaker will be a representative from the Henderson Fire Department. Law Enforcement will be present to make reports and to hear citizens’ comments.
The West End Community Watch group will not meet in July.
North Henderson Baptist to Hold BBQ Plate Sale for Relay
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Catherine Abbott, North Henderson Baptist Church/Relay for Life Team
The North Henderson Baptist Church Relay for Life Team will hold a BBQ Sale this Saturday, June 16, 2018. Eat-in or take-out.
BBQ Plates include BBQ, boiled potatoes, string beans, dessert and a drink for $7. Sandwich plates include a sandwich, potato chips, dessert and a drink for $6. Hotdog plates include a hotdog, potato chips, dessert and a drink for $5
Plates will be available at the church, 1211 N. Garnett St. in Henderson, on Saturday from 11 a.m. until sold out.
All proceeds go to Relay for Life/American Cancer Society.
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