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Super Bowl Champ Ellis Wyms to Participate in Community Day, Sat. Aug 4
-Information courtesy Chalis S. Henderson, Executive Director, Turning Point Community Development Corporation
Ellis Wyms, Super Bowl Champion and Founder of Athletes For Computer Science, in collaboration with Oasis of Hope Ministries and Turning Point CDC, will host the 9th Annual Community Day on Saturday, August 4 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Henderson, NC.
This free event is open to the public and will include a number of activities for all ages to enjoy including: distribution of 150 backpacks and school supplies, free haircuts, free hotdog meals, UNC Mobile Kidney Center, Microsoft One Hour of Code workshop (10:30-11:30 a.m.), wet zone, game zone, Vance County Mobile Food Market, a four car seats giveaway by Vance County Safe Kids, free books from Vance County Smart Start, and many more community resources and entertainers.
“This annual event is an opportunity for our ministry and community development organization to give back to our communities by sharing our resources and enjoying a day of fun activities for the entire family,” said Chalis Henderson, executive director of Turning Point Community Development Corporation. Turning Point is the community development arm of Oasis of Hope Ministries.
Ellis Wyms will be at the event sharing information about “Athletes For Computer Science,” co-facilitating the coding workshop with Microsoft, and leading activities for the participants.
WHEN:
Saturday, August 4, 2018
Community Yard Sale: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Community Day: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE:
Oasis of Hope Ministries
2495 US 1/158 Business (N. Garnett St.)
Henderson, NC 27536
Search Committee Appointed To Seek Next VGCC President
-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College
A search committee of six members of the Vance-Granville Community College Board of Trustees has been appointed to find a successor to Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the college’s president who is taking a position with Duke University in August.
Deborah F. Brown has been appointed chair of the search committee, and Herb Gregory will serve as vice chair. Rounding out the committee will be N. Annette P. Myers, Abdul Sm Rasheed, Donald C. Seifert, Sr., and Sara C. Wester.
Trustees Chair Danny W. Wright made the appointment at the board’s regular bi-monthly meeting on July 16 at the college’s Main Campus.
Dr. Williams, the sixth president of VGCC, announced her plans in May to take the position of Vice President for Durham Affairs at Duke University, effective Aug. 13.
Looking back at her tenure at Vance-Granville, Dr. Williams offered her reflections to the Trustees, recalling the support given to the college through grants, donations and governmental and community partnerships; the thousands of students who have been educated and have graduated; and a supportive faculty, staff and Board of Trustees.
“I have one big wish for a bright future ahead for Vance-Granville Community College,” she said. “I appreciate the opportunity that you all have provided for me to serve over the past six and a half years. It’s the people who have really made this a special place and a great experience for me. I will forever be grateful. And I will forever be a Vance-Granville Vanguard.”
Vance Co. Cooperative Extension Offers Exciting Programs for Youth & Adults
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.
Commissioners to Discuss Relocation of Vance County Dept. of Social Services
-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.
Food Trucks in Downtown Henderson Still a Possibility
On 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.
VGCC President Dr. Williams Recognized For State Award
-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College
Dr. Stelfanie Williams, Vance-Granville Community College’s president, was recognized on July 16 for her honor as the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges President of the Year for 2018.
Jim Rose, vice chair of the State Board, presented Dr. Williams with a plaque at a dinner held in the Civic Center on Main Campus prior to the regular bimonthly meeting of the VGCC Board of Trustees.
“I’m here to celebrate Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the president of the college here and the President of the Year for all 58 community colleges,” said Rose. “We had a grueling and tough interview process that you go through” to be selected as the President of the Year, he added. “Dr. Williams really took our committee by storm and it was an easy choice for us to make.”
Jim Rose, vice chair of the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges, left, presents the State Board’s President of the Year Award to Dr. Stelfanie Williams, Vance-Granville Community College’s president, at a dinner on July 16 in the Civic Center on the Main Campus. (VGCC Photo)
Appointed by the governor to the State Board, Rose chaired the special committee to select the 2018 award recipients. He is regional president for the Raleigh market at United Community Bank, serving on the finance, legislative and policy committees of the 21-member board.
“I think about Dr. Williams as a lifter of people,” he said. “I believe the administration that she has built here and the culture that she has built here is one of lifting up people.”
He cited several accomplishments of Dr. Williams during her tenure at Vance-Granville, among them unprecedented grant funding, development of career training programs in Advanced Manufacturing, the increase in the use of technology for online instruction, accelerated College Transfer opportunities, and the nationally recognized VanGuarantee need-based scholarship program.
“This is truly an honor, and I thank you, Mr. Rose, and the State Board for selecting me and recognizing the great work taking place at Vance-Granville Community College,” Dr. Williams said. “I know that you all do a lot of work leading and supporting the great 58 community college institutions. We appreciate that. I’m really glad to work at the greatest institution out of the 58.
“As I think about the Trustees (of Vance-Granville) and look around the room and see the wonderful leadership and support you provide, this truly is a great institution, a great place to learn and to work. And I’m grateful to each and every one of you for your support and your guidance over these years as we have led and served together.”
Dr. Williams was joined at the dinner by members of her family, Trustees who are currently serving on the board, former Trustees who served during her tenure, and the spouses of Trustees.
Dr. Williams has announced she is taking the position of Vice President for Durham Affairs at Duke University, effective Aug. 13. “Dr. Williams has laid a great foundation for us to continue to go forward with, and we’ll certainly miss her,” said VGCC Board of Trustees Chair Danny W. Wright, who thanked Rose and others for their attendance.
A Bit of Magic Coming to Perry Memorial Library
-Information courtesy the Perry Memorial Library website
“Professor Obediah’s Magical Emporium”
Perry Memorial Library – 205 Breckenridge St., Henderson
Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at 3 p.m. in the Farm Bureau Room
Return to the Victorian Era and the world of science fantasy with Professor Obediah. Miracles occur before your very eyes with creativity and imagination beyond belief!
Part of the summer program for kids series.
(This is not a paid advertisement)