Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- Farmer’s Market now open on Wednesday
- Keep garden journal updated
- Harvest vegetables daily
- Succession planting
- Squash bugs
- Check tomatoes for leaf disease
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Cooperative Extension With Wykia Macon Summer Programs
Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland – Pests In The Garden
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Perry Library This Summer, Books, Programs, Opportunties
Anyone who works with young people will probably offer this advice: Be ready for anything. Getting tweens and teens off their devices and into the library may be a tall order, but Perry Memorial Library’s Youth Services Director Melody Peters is up for the challenge.
“Reading’s boring,” they’ll say. “Oh, you just haven’t found the right book,” she’ll reply.
“I’m really interested in worms,” one announces, expecting Peters to come up empty-handed. Nope. She points them to a whole section of books about worms, or whatever the topic from out of left field may be.
“I find their interest,” she said, following up with “I guarantee there is a book that relates to that.”
“I love to get their ear for a moment,” Peters said Tuesday on The Local Skinny! If she can get their attention for even a short time, she’s got a chance to share her love of reading and of books.
For example, she recently visited Vance County High School for an outreach session that involved making bracelets and key chains. Nothing to do with books, but chances are she took a moment to talk to them about books and reading and visiting the library.
Sure, the library has books. Lots of books. But there’s also a Teen Zone, and lots of programs and activities that tweens and teens can take part in. “There’s so much more than books – but don’t forget the books,” she said.
One event that Peters is inviting readers of all ages to participate in is the June 18 kickoff of the summer reading program.
From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the library will be hoppin’ with carnival-style games, crafts and more as the library begins “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” which offers reading logs, incentives and prizes for all ages, from toddlers to adults.
Representatives from the local recreation and parks department will be there, as well Kerr Lake rangers, all offering information about programs they’ve got going on during the summer.
For her, finding a good book is like finding treasure, Peters said.
Come find some treasure of your own at your library.
Visit https://www.perrylibrary.org/ to find out about all the programs and services the library offers.
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Calculating Your Property Tax Bill
Whether you reach for a sharpened No. 2 pencil and a piece of paper or choose to tap numbers into your phone’s calculator, it’s time to do a little math to at least have an idea of what your tax bill may look like.
Although neither the city nor the county has adopted the new budgets, the recommended budgets have been received. The City Council got a 158-page budget document earlier this month and the Vance County Board of Commissioners got a 138-page budget document on Monday, May 28.
Now comes the time when each body of elected officials has budget work sessions and holds public hearings to hear citizens’ comments about the budget particulars; budgets must be approved before July 1.
The city’s budget includes a property tax rate of 55 cents per $100 valuation; the county’s budget includes a property tax rate of 61.3 cents per $100 valuation.
As both the city council and county commissioners review the budget, it’s possible that some changes will be made before the final budget is adopted.
However, if you’re itching to see what your tax bill could be, you can play around with the current tax rates that are contained in the proposed budgets.
Now here’s where some basic math comes in to play. Consider this scenario:
Let’s say your property is valued at $100,000.
- If your property is in the county, you will need to use the 61.3 cents per $100 valuation PLUS the fire tax rate, which is 5.9 cents per $100 valuation to get a total of 67.2 cents per $100.
- If your property is located within the city of Henderson, guess what – you will add the city’s rate of 55 cents per $100 PLUS the county’s rate of 61.3 cents for a total of 1.163 per $100.
But there’s one more important step: You must divide your property value ($100,000 in this example) by 100 because the tax rate is per $100.
$100,000 divided by 100 = $1,000
Using this scenario, county residents would multiply $1,000 by .672 to get $672; city residents would multiply $1,000 by 1.163 to get $1,163.
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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover Bedtime Problems, Pt. 1
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The Local Skinny! 100 Deadliest Days
Sandwiched in between two national holidays – Memorial Day and Labor Day – is a period of about 100 days that parents of teen drivers never want to commemorate: During those three or so months have proven to be the deadliest for teen drivers.
During the summer months, teen drivers find themselves with more time on their hands – school is out, and they may be driving to summer jobs or be a taxi service for younger siblings.
In 2021, NCDOT statistics show almost 14,000 car crashes involving teens during the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, resulting in 36 fatalities.
The state’s graduated driver license program includes measures that can help new drivers, including restricted nighttime driving and non-family passenger limits.
Of course, experienced drivers of a particular age may have had those same restrictions placed on them by their parents before the graduated driver license system began, and parents today can still be a positive influence on their children when they get behind the wheel.
The top factors for crashes are speeding, lane departure and distracted driving.
Be a good role model for your children and follow all the safety tips: don’t text and drive, even if you’re using the phone to navigate or change the music you’re playing.
Read more at https://www.ncdot.gov/initiatives-policies/safety/driving-safety/Pages/teen-driver-safety.aspx
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Vegetable Systems
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The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Bug And Tar Removal
For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS.
As the weather heats up heading into summertime conditions, it’s a good time to give a little extra attention to your vehicle’s exterior. That sunshine that feels so good can really do a number on your car’s paint, especially if you let dead bugs and road tar residue hang around too long.
Those insects that get stuck in your car or truck grill are unsightly, sure – like when you’ve got a bit of food stuck in your teeth – but did you know that the acidic nature of bugs and the materials in road tar can create bigger problems?
The folks at Advance Auto can steer you to the right product to get rid of bugs and tar before they cause damage.
Whether you choose a preventative product like a prewash or simply a product that is sure to remove the surface gunk, remember that what you want to do is to break the bond between the gunk and the surface. Especially when you’re dealing with a painted surface, it’s important to choose the right product that is designed to target the specific problem.
The information contained in this post is not advice from Advance Auto Parts or WIZS. Safety First! Always seek proper help. This is presented for its informational value only and is part of a paid advertising sponsorship.
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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover: Parent Trap
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