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Oxford Preparatory School Announces Graduation Marshals for 2018

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-Information courtesy Victoria Bradsher, School Director, Oxford Preparatory School

Oxford Preparatory School has announced the marshals who will serve at the commencement exercises for 2018. Students selected as marshals have maintained a cumulative GPA greater than 4.25 and have no grade below a C in any class.

Students who merited selection as 2018 marshals are: Front row, left to right – Ey’Mania Alston, Ian Simmons, Shawn Matthews (Chief Marshal), Alex Bare, Erica Evitts, Mira Patel. Second row, left to right – Wes Aitken, Abbie Mann, Hannah Brewer, Nathan Metcalf, Sophia Metcalf, Robert Hopper, Claire Gordon and Kaylah Hunt. Not pictured: Sala Algatha and Emily Iannuzzi. (Photo courtesy Oxford Preparatory School)

 

BBQ Chicken Fundraiser This Friday to Benefit New Horizons Baptist

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-Information courtesy Cam Ford, Pastor, New Horizons Baptist Church

New Horizons Baptist Church, 3490 Sterl Carrington Rd., Oxford, will host a BBQ chicken plate sale on Friday, June 1. The church invites you to enjoy a delicious plate of BBQ chicken with all of the fixings. Plates are $8 a piece. The money raised will benefit the Building Fund of New Horizons Baptist Church!

Plate pickup will be from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on June 1 at the church.

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Oxford Board of Commissioners Finance Committee to Meet Wed., May 30

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

The Finance Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners will meet on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at 1:15 p.m. The meeting will be held in the 1st Floor Training Room City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street. This meeting is a continuation of the May 17 meeting to discuss the FY 2018-2019 budget.

All those interested are invited to attend.

 

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NC Coop. Extension’s Pond Workshop, Thurs., May 24

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-Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent, NC Cooperative Extension

Ponds can be an important asset for farmers and landowners, providing irrigation for crops and livestock, and recreational opportunities such as fishing. Pond owners can maximize the benefits of these aquatic resources by learning how to manage them properly.

Come on out to the Oxford Tobacco Research Station on May 24, 2018, to learn all about managing your farm or recreational pond. Experts from NC State University will present and demonstrate methods to manage aquatic weeds as well as fish populations.

This event will start at 4 p.m. and conclude at 7 p.m. A sponsored meal is included. The workshop will be held at one of the farm shop buildings, which is located on the north side of US Highway 158, west of Oxford, between Cornwall Rd. and Graham Hobgood Rd. The GPS street address is 2503 US 158, Oxford, NC, or use coordinates 36.323831, -78.658246.

Register at go.ncsu.edu/pond2018 or by calling 252-438-8188 or 919-603-1350. This event is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Southern States of Oxford.

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Granville’s First Alive After Five of 2018 Rescheduled

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

Regretfully, this past Thursday evening’s storm began in Oxford just prior to us beginning our first Alive After Five event of 2018.  There was simply no way to have the event that night.

The Granville County Chamber of Commerce was waiting to confirm with the band, “Gary Lowder and Smokin’ Hot” a re-schedule date.

Please mark Thursday, July 26, 2018, on your calendars as the rescheduled date.  This is the first open date – and the last open date for a couple of months – that the band has to return as our entertainers.

The Chamber appreciates your patience and support.  We look forward to seeing you at this first AA5 of 2018, in downtown Oxford’s parking lot at Littlejohn and Gilliam Streets, to celebrate our 15thAnniversary!  Please help us pass the word!

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Oxford Prep’s Lady Griffins Lose to Riverside High in State Playoffs

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-Information courtesy Tommy Anstead, Coach, Oxford Preparatory School

In the second round of state playoffs on Saturday, May 12, Oxford Preparatory School’s softball team had six hits to Riverside High School’s five but still came up short in a 4-2 loss.

Emily Faucette drove in the Griffins’ first run. Riverside tied it up in the bottom of the 2nd and in the bottom of the 3rd. Riverside homered with a runner on, making it a 4-2 ball game. The entire line up hit all throughout the game but could not get anything to drop. The Griffins only had one strikeout during the day.

These young ladies showed what teamwork could accomplish. This was a #19 seeded team playing a# 3 seeded team in the 1A state playoffs. We are proud of this entire team and very proud to be the Lady Griffins’ softball coaches  Thanks for a great season.

~O.P.H.S. Softball Coaches

Tommy Anstead, Mike Roberson, and Dan Thomas

Public Hearing Set for City of Oxford 2018-19 FY Budget

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ADOPTION OF PROPOSED CITY OF OXFORD BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 7-1-2018 to 6-30-2019

The proposed budget for the City of Oxford was submitted to the Mayor and Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. A copy is on file for public inspection during regular office hours in the lobby of Oxford City Hall and in the office of the City Clerk both located at 300 Williamsboro Street.

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 159-12, a public hearing to receive input on the proposed budget will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in conjunction with the Regular Session. The proposed FY 2018-2019 Budget Ordinance may also be adopted at that time.

Oxford Prep Softball Team Advances in State Playoffs

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-Information courtesy Tommy Anstead, Coach, Oxford Preparatory School

Jordan Dunn with five hits and Kaci Roberson with four hits led the way for the Oxford Prep Griffins softball team’s victory of 18-1 over #14 seeded Mattamuskeet High Wednesday, May 9 in the 1st round of state playoffs. The entire batting order contributed to the 16 hit/18 run win. This is Oxford Prep’s third trip to the state playoffs, but the first win.

Oxford Prep plays #3 seeded Riverside High School from Williamston, NC on Saturday, May 12 at 3 p.m.

City of Oxford Finance Committee Meeting, Thurs. May 17

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

The Finance Committee for the City of Oxford will reconvene on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at 1:15 p.m. in the Training Room, 1st Floor, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street. This is a continuation of the recessed Finance Committee meeting that was held on Friday, April 27, 2018. The purpose of the meeting is to continue work on the FY 2018-2019 Budget.

All those interested are encouraged to attend.

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Granville County Relay for Life – This Friday, May 11!

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

The annual Granville County Relay for Life event will be held Friday, May 11, 2018, at JF Webb High School’s track field, 3200 Webb School Road in Oxford.

A Survivor’s Reception will begin at 4:30 p.m., with opening ceremonies starting at 6 p.m.

Businesses, schools and churches are encouraged to “paint the town purple” the week of Relay. Most downtown businesses are displaying the Relay promo poster.

Oxford Baptist Church Youth will be selling large purple bows to businesses for $6 each. Contact Cindy Joy or Martha Denny at (919) 693-5181 or email csjoy@embarqmail.com for additional information.