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Oxford Prep Competes in Men’s Golf Championship

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-Information courtesy Rick Kenner, Coach, Oxford Preparatory School

The Griffin Golf Team of Oxford Preparatory School (OPS) competed for the third time in as many years at the NCHSAA 1A Men’s Golf Championship at Foxfire Golf & Resort (Red) on May 7th and 8th. After the final day of competition, Oxford Prep finished #8 out of 12 teams with a two day total of 737, improving the day 1 score by 23 strokes.

Sophomore Wesley Aitken finished tied for 13th place adding a second round score of 82 to his Day 1 round of 83. Junior Jacob Bliss finished in a tie for 21st improving his day 1 score of 90 by 7 strokes for an 83 and a two day total of 173.

Rounding out the OPS team, Junior Adam Sizemore finished tied for 67 with a 2-day score of 201; Capers Pendergrass finished in 77th with a 2-day 216.

Senior Christian Furr, who broke his ankle just before the season began, returned to play six weeks later in the last few matches of the season and earned his way into the Regional and State competitions. Furr managed a 63rd place finish with a total score of 198 in his final high school golf match. Full field results may be viewed by clicking here.

Oxford Prep Girls Track Team NCAC Conference Champs

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-Information courtesy Patricia Lyons, Coach, Oxford Preparatory School

The Oxford Preparatory Girls track team won the 2018 NCAC Conference Championship in their first year of competition. Competing with only six girls, the Griffins won the meet against track powerhouses Franklin Academy and Voyager Academy.

Coach Patricia Lyons stated, “I explained before the meet what had to take place for us to win. They all assured me that whatever event they needed to do they would try it. Every girl placed in the top three in all the field events which propelled us to win the championship.”

The Griffins now have their sights set on the NCHSSA Mideast Regional at Pender High School in Burgaw, N.C. on Saturday, May 12, 2018.

Oxford Preparatory School Celebrates College Signing Day

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On Friday, May 4, 2018, Oxford Preparatory School celebrated College Signing Day. The school is proud to announce that 94% of Oxford Prep students have been accepted by a four-year college or university and 67% have made the commitment to attend the four-year college of their choice.

As a symbol of that commitment, OPS Griffins participated in a signing ceremony that was attended by the entire student body, faculty and families.

Students committed to further pursue their education at a four-year university include:

Appalachian State University: Olivia Brown and Jose Kyle Maghanoy

East Carolina University: Autumn Brantley, Kim Campbell, A. Luis Rodriguez, Erin Thomas, Jacinthia Williams, Kenard Williams and Nicoria Williams

A few of the many Oxford Preparatory School students headed to four-year colleges in the fall.

Elon University: Mary Catherine Stallsmith

Johnson & Wales University: Antwan McCrimmon

King University: William Trey Reese

Meredith College: Haley Hight, Clara West and Kayla Whirley

North Carolina A&T University: Zenia Hart

North Carolina State University: Bo Puckett

University of Mount Olive: Bailee Barker

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Layla Alashmli

University of North Carolina at Charlotte: Riley Proctor

University of North Carolina at Greensboro: Chelsea Gatgewood, Caleb Hunt, Madeline Stallsmith

University of North Carolina at Wilmington: Andrew Crumpler, Andrew Whitt Daniel, Ca’rin Green and Joseph Vaughan

Western Carolina University: Megan Ayscue

Wingate University: Cassidy Griffin

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Granville County Budget Work Sessions – May 15 & 24

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-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board/Asst. to the County Manager, Granville County

BUDGET WORK SESSIONS 2018

The Granville County budget work sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at 10 a.m. and Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 4 p.m. at the Granville Expo Center located at 4185 Highway 15 South in Oxford.

Oxford Board of Commissioners Meeting – Tues., May 8

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

The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall.

Among the agenda items:

Public Hearing to receive citizen comments about a possible Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application that must be submitted by the City to the NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEO), Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI) and/or the NC Department of Commerce – Rural Development Division (RDD).

Consider calling a public hearing for the June 12, 2018, meeting for a rezoning request from Attorney James C. Wrenn Jr. on behalf of HEW Rental, LLS requesting to rezone 4.8 +/- acres of land from B-2 (Hwy Business) to I-2 (General Industry) located at 322 Lewis Street.

Receive 2018-2019 FY budget from City Manager Alan Thornton.

Consider calling for a public hearing for the June 12, 2018, meeting to hear public input on the FY 2018-2019 budget.

Consider changing the current park operational hours which are different at each park and in some cases, not posted for the public to view. Establishing hours of use and posting them at each site will help keep the parks safe and the Oxford Police Department to enforce rules regarding after-hours use.

Consider authorizing the City Manager to sign Task Orders with McGill Associates for the 2018 Water & Sewer Improvement projects that the City received funding for from the Division of Water Infrastructure in March 2018.

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Creedmoor Elementary to Celebrate Walk to School Day, Volunteers Needed

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— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com

Creedmoor Elementary School will join schools around the world to celebrate Walk to School Day on Wednesday, May 9, 2018! The event is organized in conjunction with the City of Creedmoor, the Creedmoor Police Department, Granville-Vance Public Health Department and Granville Greenways.

Students from Creedmoor Elementary School will walk to school along with parents, teachers and community leaders. The event will last from 6:45 – 7:45 a.m.

Students will arrive by bus or parent drop-off at Creedmoor Gymnasium & Activity Center, 108 E. Wilton Ave. They will then walk to school, using city sidewalks and crosswalks. Volunteers will help direct the flow of children and keep them on the sidewalks.

Volunteers are needed and can sign up at www.volunteersignup.org/HDP4K. Call Angie Perry, City of Creedmoor Event Coordinator (919) 764-1013 for more information.
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Granville Co. Board of Commissioners Meeting – Mon., May 7

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-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, May 7 at 7 p.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford.

Agenda items include:

Presentation to recommended a budget for the 2018‐2019 fiscal year

Resolution Supporting a Statewide Referendum on a Bond Issue for School Facility Needs

Recognition of a Volunteer Service Award – Roxanne Blackburn

Presentation by the Juvenile Crime Prevention Program

 

Derby Day in Downtown Oxford – Sat., May 5

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-Information courtesy Mary Yount, Downtown Development Director, City of Oxford

You may not be able to catch the races at the Kentucky Derby this year, but you can join in the fun by visiting Historic Downtown Oxford this Saturday for Derby Day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

This ‘n That… Hat and Bow Tie Competitions, Build Your Own Hat,  Strawberry Juleps for ALL ages!

Painted Ox… Build Your Own Tiara.

Nan’s… Discounts for customers wearing hats, Kentucky Derby selfie photo booth, craft area for Make Your Own Noodle Pony, Run For The Roses Fashion Show at 12 p.m.

The Hub… Flash sales throughout the day and EXTRA savings for customers in hats and bow ties. We will be sampling fine bourbon chocolates and Kentucky bourbon barrel beers.

Sew Sweet & Sassy, Daniels Flea Market and Country Roots will be having Kentucky Derby Sales throughout the day.

Forward 9…”Talk Derby To Me” sales throughout the day.

On Broad Street… Visit Steel Magnolias and Torreys for Food Trucks and Stick Pony races 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for the kids as well as special savings and a hat competition at Steel Magnolia’s.

We will have carriage rides from 3 – 5 p.m. beginning at the Episcopal Church parking lot. Make sure to visit Art and Antique Gallery of Oxford for juleps and savings.

C Squared… Enjoy 10% off select southern style apparel. Design your own jockey silk and take home a mint plant!

Mama Crockett’s Doughnuts on Main Street and The Scrap Exchange will have a craft area at Currin Memorial Park from 1 – 4 p.m.

Pet Costumes WELCOMED! Check in at Steel Magnolias, prizes will be announced at the end of the day.

Stick Horse Races in front of Steel Magnolias at 11 a.m. and at 2 p.m. Don’t have a stick horse? Make one at Nans that day in their craft area… before the races!!!

The locations around town that have TV’s will be showing the Kentucky Derby to keep us all abreast of the happenings of race day!

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Upcoming Events in Granville County – May 4 – 7, 2018

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— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com
May 4; 5:30 p.m., doors open
Granville Education Foundation’s 4th Annual Pig in a Raffle
Vino Oasi; 3200 Bliss Trail, Stem
FMI:  Dori Koinis; 919.693.7047; edfoundation@earthlink.net
May 4; 8 – 10 p.m.
First Fridays in Creedmoor – Movie Night
“Ferdinand”; outdoor movie
Lake Rogers Park, 1711 Lake Rd., Creedmoor
Free admission; donations welcomed; bring your own refreshments
May 5; 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Historic Downtown Oxford – Derby Day
Visit shops and restaurants; food trucks; in-store specials, etc.
FMI:  DOEDC, Mary Yount @ 919.603.1164; Mary.Yount@oxfordnc.org
May 5; 12 – 12:30 pm
Nan’s Run for the Roses Fashion Show
Nan’s Young Fashions, College St., Oxford
May 5
Girls on the Run 5K in Downtown Oxford
FMI:  Tremanish Taylor @ 252.438.2144; tremt@henfamymca.org
May 5; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Vance Quilts-R-Us @ Granville County Senior Center
Lanier St., Oxford
May 6; 1 – 3 p.m.
Vance Quilts-R-Us @ Granville County Senior Center
Lanier St., Oxford
May 7; 2 – 3 p.m.
“Eat Smart, Move More, Take Control” Nutrition Program for Adults
Granville County Senior Center; 107 Lanier St., Oxford
FMI:  919.693.1930

Granville Co. Chamber of Commerce Hosting 5th Annual Golf Tournament

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— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com

The Granville County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 5th Annual Golf Tournament Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Henderson Country Club, 300 Country Club Drive, Henderson. Registration will begin at 12 noon, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start for the 4-man Captain’s Choice tournament.

Corporate sponsorships of $450 offer a hole sponsorship and a 4-man team. Hole sponsors are $100, and individual players pay $100 to play. All players receive 18 holes of golf w/cart, dinner and concessions. Mulligans and tee busters will be $10 per player.

There will be contests for a 50/50 raffle, closest to the pin challenge, longest drive and hole-in-one shootout.  Prizes and participant goodie bags are being provided by local Chamber members. Volunteers are needed throughout the afternoon of June 7, beginning at 12 noon. Time slots are 12 noon – 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 – 5 p.m. Come enjoy the afternoon with golfers, Henderson Country Club staff and other volunteers for the Chamber’s fifth annual event.

Please contact the Chamber to play in the tournament or to volunteer – Toni Anne at 919.528.4994, tawheeler@granville-chamber.com or Wanda at 919.693.6125, wanda@granville-chamber.com