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Granville Co. Public Schools to Hold Safety Summit; Offers Online Survey

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-Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools

Granville County Public Schools invites you to a School Safety Summit to be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the South Granville High School Auditorium.

GCPS staff, law enforcement and elected officials will be present. Take an online, anonymous safety survey and submit your comments/concerns in advance by visiting https://cutt.ly/zexUXHd.

Open to the public!

South Granville High School is located at 701 North Crescent Dr., Creedmoor, NC.

NC Coop. Extension to Hold Chainsaw Safety Workshop

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-Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, NC Cooperative Extension Agent

While chainsaws are a valuable and important tool for farmers and woodland owners, they expose the operator to significant hazards. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, hospital emergency departments treat about 36,000 people annually for injuries related to chainsaw use.

In order to help users better understand and manage the risks, the NC Forest Service and NC Cooperative Extension have partnered to offer a chainsaw safety workshop on Friday, November 15, 2019. The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Granville Expo Center near Oxford and will feature classroom instruction as well as live demonstrations.

This workshop is designed to provide a basic level of safety instruction to farmers and woodland owners who may be using a chainsaw for general farm and woodland maintenance.

The Granville Expo Center is located at 4185 Highway 15, which is just south of Oxford (take exit 215 off of I-85 and head south).

Additional details are available at https://go.ncsu.edu/manageyourwoods. Registration is requested, which can be done online at the aforementioned website, by phone at 252-438-8188 or 919-603-1350, or via email paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu or johnny_coley@ncsu.edu.

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Mark Your Calendar: Granville’s Annual Fall Clean Out Scheduled for Nov. 16

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

On Saturday, November 16, Granville County residents will have an opportunity to bring recyclable and hazardous household items to the Expo and Convention Center in Oxford as the annual Fall Clean Out Recycle and Collection Event is held from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.

On site will be environmental businesses, agencies and organizations that will collect household materials for either disposal or recycling. Items such as paint, scrap metal, pesticides, batteries, outdated prescriptions and other items will be collected from participants that include Veolia, the N.C. Department of Agriculture, TT&E Metals, Shred Ace, Interstate Batteries and the Granville County Sheriff’s Office.

  • Veolia – will be accepting paint, paint-related materials, household cleaners, old gasoline, drain cleaners, fluorescent light tubes, etc.;
  • The N.C. Department of Agriculture – will be collecting pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, weed killers, etc;
  • TT&E Metals – will be accepting scrap metal, junk lawnmowers, broken appliances, used bicycles, metal furniture;
  • Shred Ace – will be offering secure document shredding;
  • Interstate Batteries – will be accepting car batteries, motorcycle and boat batteries, household batteries, lithium batteries, ion batteries, hearing aid batteries, watch batteries, etc.; and
  • The Granville County Sheriff’s Office – will be collecting unused/expired prescriptions and medications, inhalers, sharps, diabetic supplies, ammunition, flares and fireworks.

Residents are also encouraged to bring outdated computers, laptops, telephones and other items and devices for electronic recycling.

Also on hand will be the Granville County Humane Society, which will accept donations of pet supplies, dog and cat food, leashes, collars, crates, pet beds, kitty litter, towels and other needed items.

The Nov. 16 date marks the conclusion of Granville County’s participation in the “Recycle Right NC” campaign, which was launched in September to make residents all over North Carolina more aware of the importance of recycling and to reduce contaminants in the recycle stream. This ten-week campaign ends on America Recycles Day, which will be observed on Nov. 15.

For more details about this event, contact Granville County’s Recycling and Sustainability Coordinator Teresa Baker at 919-725-1417 or at bakertd@gcs.k12.nc.us.

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Granville Co. Board of Education to Meet on School Improvement Plans

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-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools

NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS

The Granville County Board of Education will meet on Monday, October 28, 2019, at 6 p.m. at the Granville County Public Schools Central Office, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina.

The purpose of the meeting will be to receive and discuss information regarding School Improvement Plans.

To view the agenda for this meeting, please click here.

Granville Little Theatre to Present Dinner, Staged Reading of ‘War of the Worlds’

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

Granville Little Theatre will present a staged reading of Orson Welles’ famous radio drama “War of the Worlds” at Tobacco Wood Brewing Company on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $25 and include the show and a delicious buffet meal provided by Tobacco Wood.

Tickets for the meal/show combo can be purchased at www.granvillelittletheatre.net until late Friday evening, October 25.

SHOW ONLY tickets will be available at the door the night of the show for a reduced price of $10.

Proceeds to benefit Granville Little Theatre.

Tobacco Wood Brewing Company is located at 117 Wall St. in Oxford.

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Oxford Prep Readies for K-4 Expansion, 2020/2021 Open Enrollment

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-Press Release, Oxford Preparatory School

Applications for new Kindergarten – 12th-grade student enrollments for Oxford Preparatory School’s (OPS) 2020 – 2021 school year will be available at oxfordprep.org when Open Enrollment begins on December 2, 2019.

OPS is an independent and tuition-free public charter school that is designed to mold students into future leaders through the completion of a rigorous curriculum while focusing on community service and developing an appreciation of the arts.

To be considered for a potential lottery, all applications must be submitted online by Friday, February 28, 2020. If more applications are received than available seats in any grade, a blind public lottery will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020.

All students choosing to attend OPS will need to confirm enrollment by completing and sending in an enrollment packet by Wednesday, April 1, 2020. After February 28, applications received will be placed at the end of the waiting list as determined by the lottery.

OPS offers a college preparatory curriculum, a variety of competitive middle school and varsity athletic teams, and has a main campus located at 6041 Landis Rd. in Oxford. The school currently operates in a permanent Upper School Building (Grades 7 – 12) and a temporary Lower School Building (Grades 5 & 6) on the main campus.

The school is in the final stages of USDA loan approval for a new permanent lower school facility (K – 6) that will be constructed on the main campus on Landis Rd. in Oxford. However, in the interim, OPS has submitted a request to Granville County Public Schools to operate K – 4  at the former Joe-Toler Oak Hill Elementary School site (8176 NC-96, Oxford, NC 27565), to which shuttle busing will be provided from the main campus on Landis Rd.

This potential agreement, governed by NC Law (§ 115C-218.35. ) would benefit Granville County Public Schools by reducing their operating costs for a closed school building and provide OPS the additional space for the increased enrollment that was approved by the NC State Board of Education in February.

OPS invites families of prospective students to learn more about the unique offerings of the school. All prospective families are invited to the school’s first Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December 7 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The event will provide interested families a glimpse into the curriculum and vision of the Lower School while offering children a variety of fun activities coordinated by the school’s Interact Club.

The first information session for families of rising K – 6 students will be held on Tuesday, December 10 at 6 p.m. Afterwards, tours will be conducted that will allow the opportunity to meet faculty.

In addition, prospective students are invited to spend time visiting the school on three Shadow Days so they can experience our unique school program firsthand. Visiting students accompany OPS student guides through their classes during a four-hour visit. It’s a chance to meet the staff and the students and to get a snapshot view of our engaging college preparatory classes. Information about all of these events will be posted on the school’s website – OxfordPrep.org.

Granville Chamber’s ‘Cluck ‘N Shuck’ Postponed Until Spring

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-Press Release, Granville County Chamber of Commerce

Late last week, the Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Committee was notified by the event chairman of their annual Cluck ‘N Shuck event that the event caterer had contacted him regarding the very limited supply of oysters.

The recent storms in the Gulf and Atlantic have drastically limited the availability of fresh oysters. All oyster bottoms are closed in North Carolina, and all of the Gulf oysters have been drenched as a result of wind from storms. The water is too fresh, and the bottoms are closed.

Rather than move forward with an alternate menu for the Friday, October 25 Cluck ‘N Shuck event, the Chamber’s Executive Committee thought it prudent to postpone the event until spring.

The new date for Cluck ‘N Shuck is being planned for March 2020.

Ticket holders for the October 25, 2019, event may return their tickets to the 124 Hillsboro St., Oxford Chamber office for a full refund of the purchase price or they may retain and use their tickets in the spring of 2020.

The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors apologizes to our ticket holders and sponsors for any inconvenience this may cause.

Granville Commissioners to Hold Joint Public Hearings With Planning Board

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

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, October 21, 2019, at 7 p.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford.

Agenda items include:

Joint Public Hearings

1. Adoption of FEMA FIS and Flood Insurance Rate Maps

2. Land Development Code Text Amendment Petition

Recess

3. Recess

Consent Agenda

4. Contingency Summary

5. September 2019 Tax Refunds and Releases

Public Comments

6. Public Comments

Public Hearings

7. 5310 Transportation Grant – In-town Oxford Fixed Route

8. Public Hearing Notice for Economic Development – Project Sunrise

Grant Matters

9. Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG) FY 2020

Economic Development Matters

10. CDBG Planning Documents

Purchasing

11. Granville County Law Enforcement Center

Appointments

12. Granville County Human Relations Commission

13. Granville County Economic Development Advisory Board

14. Tourism Development Authority

County Manager’s Report

15. Thank A Vet Program Request

16. Update on Use of Granville County ID Badges

County Attorney’s Report

17. County Attorney’s Report

Presentations by County Board Members

18. Presentations by County Board Members

Any Other Matters

19. Any Other Matters

Closed Session

20. Closed Session as allowed by G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5) – Property Acquisition

To view Granville Co. Board of Commissioner meeting agendas and minutes, click here.

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Granville BOE to Discuss School Improvement Plans, Possible Meeting Relocation

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-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools

The Granville County Board of Education will meet on Monday, October 21, 2019, at 5 p.m. at the Granville County Public Schools Central Office, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina.

The purpose of the meeting will be to receive and discuss information regarding School Improvement Plans and possible relocation of Board of Education meetings.

The Board will also enter into closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with the Board’s attorney regarding the matter of Granville Board of Education v. New Atlantic Contracting, Inc., and Johns Manville, Inc., Granville Superior Court 19-CVS-442 and 19-CVS-656.

To view Granville County Board of Education agendas, please click here.

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Granville Co. Senior Center to Host Annual Veterans’ Breakfast

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-Information courtesy the County of Granville

The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford, in partnership with Amedisys Home Health and Hospice, will host the annual Veterans’ Breakfast on Thursday, November 7, 2019. The event is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at the Granville County Expo and Convention Center, with all branches of the military invited to attend.

Speakers and a pinning ceremony are planned, along with a catered meal. Those interested in participating should register by Friday, November 1.

For more details, contact the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford at 919-693-1930.

The Granville County Expo and Convention Center is located at 4185 US Hwy. 15 South in Oxford.