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Brick Power Team to Hold Bench Press Contest for Adults, Teens

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-Information courtesy Harry Orr, Brick Power Team

Brick Power Team will hold a Bench Press Contest at Strong Ox Cross Fit Gym, 108 Critcher Rd. in Oxford, on Saturday, September 21, 2019.

Adult entry fee for the contest is $40, $30 for teens. General public – $5 (children under 12 free).

Weigh-Ins will be held from 8:30 until 11 a.m. with the meet to begin at 12:30 p.m. Trophies will be given for first and second place.

For more information or to enter the contest, call (252) 432-4196 or email horr2553@yahoo.com.

Downtown Oxford Set for ‘Cruise-In’ and ‘Movie Under the Stars’

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-Information courtesy Downtown Oxford

Oxford Parks & Recreation invites you to join “Cruising Downtown,” a Cruise-in on College Street in downtown Oxford on Friday, September 27, 2019. The event will be held from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. and is free to the public.

Enter a car for judging for only $5. To register, visit oxfordnc.recdesk.com or call (919) 603-1155.

“Raiders of the Lost Ark” will play at the end of the Cruise-in at 8:30 p.m. Cruise up to the movie or bring chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening under the stars.

Granville Co. Senior Services Now Affiliated With ‘Rock Steady Boxing’

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

For the more than 60,000 diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year, exercise can help reduce stiffness and improve mobility.

To help local residents reduce and even delay symptoms of Parkinson’s, Granville County Senior Services is now an official affiliate of the “Rock Steady Boxing” program, and will soon offer non-contact, boxing-inspired classes to help improve quality of life for those impacted by the disease. The service will consult boxing experts and consider their reviews at smartmma.com and get the prerequisites to get started at the earliest.

Justin Waller, Granville County Senior Services’ Fitness Program Coordinator, is shown with Clarence Lemons, Phyllis Paschall, Nancy Cordin and Phyllis Russell in an exercise workout at Granville Athletic Park earlier this year. (Granville Co. Govt. photo)

According to “Parkinson’s News Today,” a news and information website about the disease, vigorous exercise such as running, riding a bicycle – or even boxing – can ward off changes in the brain caused by aging or Parkinson’s, as well as increasing oxygen delivery. The key, according to a recent article, is to have a regular exercise routine in place.

“Parkinson’s-related exercise should include activities that increase flexibility such as stretching, aerobics and either resistance or strength training,” the article explains.

The “Rock Steady” method provides this fitness curriculum, offering a conditioning program to improve agility, speed, muscular endurance, hand-eye coordination and overall strength.

On August 23, Justin Waller, Senior Services’ Fitness Program Director and an exercise physiologist, will facilitate an information session on how exercise such as “Rock Steady Boxing” can help those living with Parkinson’s to “fight back” against the disease.

The session will be held at 2 p.m. at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford. A summary of Parkinson’s disease-specific exercises, offered through the Senior Services’ “Fit Past Fifty” program, will also be reviewed.

For more details about this information session, contact either Justin Waller or Kathy May, Senior Services Director, at 919-693-1930.

Oxford’s Senior Center is located at 107 Lanier Street and is one of three Senior Centers in Granville County.

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Five Aliens Indicted on Illegal Reentry Charges, Two Found in Granville Co.

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-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice

United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announces that a federal grand jury in Greenville has returned indictments charging ALFONSO BRAVO-BANUELOS, age 56, of Mexico, JORGE LUIS RAMIREZ-HERNANDEZ, age 36, of Mexico, and SALOMON MARTINEZ-RAMIREZ, age 41, of Mexico, with Illegal Reentry of a Deported Alien.

Additionally, the grand jury returned an indictment charging REY FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ-ALAVEZ, age 33, of Mexico, with illegal reentry and illegal and unlawful alien in possession of ammunition, and JOSE PEREZARELLANO, age 44, of Mexico, with illegal reentry and illegal and unlawful alien in possession of a firearm.

If convicted of illegal reentry of a deported alien, BRAVO-BANUELOS, previously deported and found in Granville County, and RAMIREZ-HERNANDEZ, who was previously convicted of felony death by vehicle and driving while impaired, deported three times and found in Craven County, would face maximum penalties of two years’ imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and a term of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.

MARTINEZ-RAMIREZ, previously deported two times and found in Granville County, is alleged to have been previously deported subsequent to a felony conviction for illegal reentry of a deported alien in the Middle District of North Carolina. Therefore, if convicted, MARTINEZ-RAMIREZ would face a maximum imprisonment term of 10 years, a $250,000 fine, and a term of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.

If convicted of illegal reentry and illegal and unlawful alien in possession of ammunition or firearm, HERNANDEZ-ALAVEZ, previously deported three times and found in Wake County, and PEREZ-ARELLANO, previously deported and found in Wake County, would face maximum penalties of 10 years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and a term of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.

The charges and allegations contained in the indictments are merely accusations. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

The cases are being investigated by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations and Homeland Security Investigations.

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Granville Co. Genealogical Society to Present New Discount Incentive for Veterans

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-Information courtesy the Granville County Genealogical Society

The Granville County Genealogical Society (www.gcgs.org) will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 6:30 pm at the Thornton Library, 210 Main Street, Oxford, NC.

Mrs. Kathy Taylor, Register of Deeds for Granville County, will present a new incentive to encourage veterans to record their DD 214 (military discharge). The plan is to issue them a “Thank a Vet” Photo ID Card. This entitles the veteran to receive discounts from participating Granville County businesses.

All veterans with a recorded DD 214 will be given a list of participating businesses and will be instructed to show the Granville County Photo ID to receive the discount or incentive.

If you know of a Granville County veteran, please encourage them to attend to learn of these exciting details.

All GCGS meetings are open to the public, and visitors and guests are invited to attend.

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Local Public Libraries Offer Wide Variety of Programming

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

The four branches of the Granville County Library System welcome the third full week of August with a wide variety of events, presentations and activities. From cooking competitions to assistance with computers and smartphones, each library offers more than just books, but a “gathering place” for cultural enrichment as well as informational programming.

A lawn and gardening class will be offered at the Thornton Library in Oxford on Tuesday, August 20 as Johnny Coley, Horticulture Agent for NC Cooperative Extension, provides tips on how to start and maintain a healthy lawn.

Topics discussed include soil testing, fertilization, liming, herbicides and more. This class is scheduled for 6 p.m. and is open to the public.

On Wednesday, August 21, join the South Branch Library for “Harry Potter and the Battle for the House Cup.” Ages 9 to 14 can participate by joining a team in “Hogwart’s House” to earn points, with the winning team taking home the prized “house cup.”

Registration is available online at https://granville.lib.nc.us or at the front desk of the library, which is located at 1547 South Campus Drive in Creedmoor.

Every Thursday night is “Game Night” at the Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford. From 6 until 8 p.m. on August 22, enjoy a variety of Board games in friendly competitions. All ages are invited.

And each Friday at 10 a.m., “Drop-In Tech Help” is available for those needing assistance with computers or smartphones. Learn to set up an email account, how to post on social media and much more.

“DIY” classes continue as participants learn to make a scented teacup candle in a series of “Crafternoon” sessions. Next week’s class will be held at the Berea branch at 2 p.m. on August 22, with registration recommended.

Those interested, ages 12 and up, can register at https://granville.lib.nc.us/DIY-Candlemaking/. Participation is free, with all materials donated by Candlescience.

For those who enjoy baking, a dessert competition will be held at the South Branch at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 24. Enter a homemade dessert for a chance to win a free shopping gift card. Judges are also needed for this contest.

For more details or to enter the contest, contact the South Branch at 919-528-1752.

For the younger set, Story Times are offered at all four library branches. The theme for the third week of August is “Ninjas!” Children are encouraged to attend a fun and educational program at the Stovall Library on Mondays at 10:30 a.m.; at the South Branch in Creedmoor on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; at the Berea branch on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and at the Thornton Library in Oxford at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays.

The STEAM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) also continues at the Thornton Library each Thursday at 4 p.m. for kindergarteners through students in grade 8.

Contact Children’s Librarian Amy Carlson at 919-693-1121 for details.

To learn more about upcoming events scheduled at your local public library in Oxford, Creedmoor, Stovall and Berea, visit https://granville.lib.nc.us.

Brassfield Fire Dept. to Hold ‘All-You-Can-Eat’ BBQ Fundraiser

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Brassfield Fire Department will hold a Fireman’s Day Fundraiser on Saturday, September 7, 2019, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

BBQ Chicken & Pork Plates will be available for $10. Eat-in or take out. Eat-in is all-you-can-eat.

The fundraiser will be held at Brassfield Fire Department – Station 16, 1680 Highway 96 South (three miles south of Wilton).

All proceeds go to support the fire department.

For more information, contact Asst. Chief Hymiller at (919) 906-7828 or visit www.brassfieldfiredept.com.

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Northern Granville Senior Center to Present Dementia Workshop

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

Caring for a loved one or assisting a friend who is living with dementia can be challenging. For those who need a helping hand, the Dementia Alliance of North Carolina has scheduled a two-part Community Dementia Workshop, to be held at the Northern Granville Senior Center in Stovall, on Tuesday, August 20 and Tuesday, August 27, 2019, from 10 a.m. until noon.

These sessions will explore what is happening when signs of dementia are present, how to better communicate with someone who has dementia, ways to better understand changes that may occur, and how to be better prepared to be a partner in care.

This workshop is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is requested for the two dates scheduled. For more information or to register, contact Phyllis Blackwell, Senior Center Manager, at 919-693-3383.

The Northern Granville Senior Center is located at 118 Highway 15 North in Stovall and is one of three senior centers in Granville County, with additional centers in Oxford and in Creedmoor.

Summer Civic Leadership Program Participants Recognized

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-Press Release, Granville County Government 

The five high school students selected for participation in Granville County Government’s Summer Civic Leadership Program have completed their summer rotations among county departments and with community partners. Now in its twentieth year, the program helps give insight into how local government operates and how it impacts the community and its residents.

Participants Sarah Elliott, Tanaura Harrison and Akoya Penny-Campbell (students of Granville Early College High School); Anthony Goreman (homeschooled); and Brooklyn Pridgen (J.F. Webb High School) were selected out of a pool of 15 applicants, which has been described as a “competitive” application process.

Program participants Anthony Goreman, Brooklyn Pridgen, Tanaura Harrison, Akoya Penny-Campbell and Sarah Elliott are pictured at the Aug. 5 meeting of the Granville County Board of Commissioners. (Granville Co. Govt photo)

Each rising high school senior followed “tracks” that focused on general government, human services, public safety and community services while learning how each department works together to benefit local residents.

At the August 5 meeting of the Granville County Board of Commissioners, these summer interns made a group presentation about their experience and their “take-aways” from the program.

As the only male participant, Goreman noted that he enjoyed the opportunity to work with the “amazing” people who “keep Granville County running safely and smoothly.” “Everyone was very welcoming and helpful,” he added.

Fellow intern Tanaura Harrison agreed. “I enjoyed interning for the different departments and being able to see how each department individually functions but also how they all work together,” she said. “In all, I truly enjoyed my experience.”

Each participant has been awarded educational assistance in the amount of $1,400.

“This program is not only a great opportunity for our young leaders to learn about careers in local government and the impact of local government, but it’s also a good lesson for our staff,” said Granville County’s Management Analyst Charla Duncan, who facilitated this year’s program. “We can see our roles through the eyes of our young citizens, and that’s an important lens to look through.”

Students interested in participating in next year’s Summer Civic Leadership Program can look for announcements beginning in March of 2020. To learn more, contact Duncan at 919-603-1639 or charla.duncan@granvillecounty.org.

Oxford Board to Consider Funding for Wheelchair-Accessible Playground Equipment

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-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford

As an add-on agenda item to their Tuesday, August 13 meeting, the City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will consider accepting the Granville County Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Grant award for purchase and installation of a “Cruiser Inclusive Rocker” at Hix Playground.

On July 3, 2019, the Granville County Board of Commissioners approved a $19,500 allocation made by the Granville County Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for the ADA Rocker Project. The City of Oxford Finance Department received the grant funds August 12, 2019.

The “Cruiser Inclusive Rocker” is the first piece of equipment at a Granville County playground that allows users to incorporate a wheelchair during play. The Cruiser is both wheelchair accessible and accessible by children of all abilities at the same time.

The “Cruiser Inclusive Rocker” is the first piece of equipment at a Granville County playground that allows users to incorporate a wheelchair during play. The Cruiser is both wheelchair accessible and accessible by children of all abilities at the same time.

The Parks and Recreation Department will also purchase and install a “Touch & Play Piano panel” and a drum panel as part of the playground improvement. The music panels are accessible and will allow children of all abilities to experience and enjoy the benefits of music. The panels aid in the development of fine motor skills & control including coordination and balance.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends accepting and utilizing the grant funds within the fiscal year 2020 for the purchase and installation of the “Cruiser Inclusive Rocker” at Hix Park Playground.