Cooperative Extension with Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden
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The Local Skinny! COVID-19 Update
There aren’t as many people routinely wearing face masks as there were this time last year, which is one indication that things are improving on the COVID-19 front. Or, perhaps people are just plain tired of wearing masks.
But public health professionals study and analyze the public’s health from a variety of perspectives to make sure people stay as safe as possible from disease. It’s important to know the why’s and wherefore’s, but the bottom line is that fewer cases of COVID-19 places both Vance and Granville counties are in the low community level.
Granville Vance Public Health Director Lisa Harrison and her staff continue to monitor both counties and stay updated on the latest information available.
Both counties, like much of the rest of the state, experienced a real spike in cases in January 2022, but the numbers had begun inching upward by November of 2021. By March 2022, the number of cases had dropped again to about the same levels that were being recorded before the winter surge.
As winter approaches, staying up-to-date on COVID-19 boosters is important, as is getting a flu shot.
Harrison spelled out in her regular COVID-19 update that health professionals must look at indicators other than just numbers of cases.
“Case numbers are not as reliable an indicator as they once were – people can use at-home testing kits and do not report those test results to public health,” she said.
Vaccinations and the all-important boosters also lower the risk of severe illness and death, she said, so looking at trends over time offers a more complete view.
Data indicators that health professionals look at include:
- Virus particles found in wastewater
- Emergency room visits for COVID symptoms
- Health system strain and hospitalizations from COVID-19
- Vaccines and boosters
- Surveillance of new Variants
- CDC COVID-19 community levels by county
And while it’s good news that both counties are in the low community level, Harrison included the following sobering statistics:
Vance County has had 14,655 COVID-19 cases and Granville County has reported 18,006. As for deaths from COVID -19, Vance County reports 130 and Granville County reports 124.
Vaccinations by the numbers:
Vance County
- 68 percent of those over the age of 5 have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 63 percent are vaccinated with initial series complete
- 5 percent have received the new booster
- 24 percent of those ages 5-11 have gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 18 percent are vaccinated with initial series complete
- 52 percent of those ages 12-17 have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 45 percent are vaccinated with initial series complete
Granville County
- 71 percent of those over 5 years have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 67 percent are vaccinated with initial series complete
- 6 percent have had the new booster
- 26 percent of those 5-11 years have had have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 22 percent are vaccinated with initial series complete
- 45 percent of those 12-17 years have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 42 percent are vaccinated with initial series complete
Visit the CDC Data Tracker by County and the NCDHHS COVID-19 Dashboard. Relevant graphs from these dashboards are available on our website at https://gvph.org/covid-19_dashboard/.
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Kudzu Bugs
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The Local Skinny! Sip And Stroll With The Souls
Looking for a way to get into the “spirit” of All Hallows Eve?
Drop by Louisburg’s historic Oakwood Cemetery Sunday afternoon for “Sip and Stroll with the Souls.”
Dorothy Cooper, one of the organizers of the event, said it should be a fun way to learn more about some of the famous – and not-so-famous – people who are buried there.
It kicks off at 2:30 p.m. and there will be numerous docents on hand to talk about particular people, from Gov. Thomas Walter Bickett to Richard Fenner Yarborough, whose son donated the land that became cemetery property.
“We thought it would be a nice idea to get people into the cemeteries,” Cooper told Bill Harris and Mark Pace on Thursday’s segment of The Local Skinny!
Both Harris and Pace will be participating as docents – Pace will discuss the elder Yarborough and Harris will talk about his Foster family ancestors that are buried in the cemetery. It’s not a ghost tour, or a spiritual tour, Cooper explained, but it’s just a happy coincidence that the tour falls the day before Halloween.
Tickets are $10, and there will be complimentary beverages and baked goodies for those who attend. Proceeds will be used to help with restoration and preservation of the headstones, some of which date back to the Revolutionary War era.
Over time, things do happen in cemeteries – stones fall or are turned over, Cooper said.
Getting people to come to the cemetery and learning about the lives of those whose graves are now marked with beautiful stones is a way to reconnect – and rekindle interest – in the cemetery.
The Oakwood Cemetery is located on N.C. Hwy 39 just outside Louisburg.
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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover: Bedtime Problems, Pt. 6
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Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- Compost Your leaves Please Do Not Burn Them
- Build a frame for a raised bed that you can use next spring
- Do not let weeds seed out in your garden.
- Don’t leave gas in mowers or other equipment over the winter.
- Improve your garden soil by adding compost, or shredded leaves to increase organic matter 3 to 4 inches is sufficient.
- If planting a hedge or screen planting, select a durable species that doesn’t get too big.
- Now is the time to collect soil samples. Avoid the rush! 2 week analysis
- Plant a tree! Serviceberry, crepe myrtle, kousa dogwood, etc.
- Check stored fruits and vegetables for decay.
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Cooperative Extension With Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden
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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 10-25-22
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for October 25, 2022. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email Michele@hendersonvance.org to be included.
Company Name: Sadie’s Coffee Corner
Job Title: Hiring for all positions. Applicants to work Monday-Friday Shift from 6 am – 10 am, 4 pm – 8 pm. Saturday shifts open for 7:30 am – 2 pm, or afternoon 2 pm – 7 pm. Part-time positions are 20 hours per week. Looking for applicants with a flexible schedule.
How To Apply: Apply online at www.sadiescoffeecorner.com and fill out application and submit. You can also come by the store on the corner of Orange and Garnett Street and pick up an application.
Company Name: Mako Medical Labs
Job Title: Patient Services Rep/ Phlebotomist- Part Time. Phlebotomy Certification. Ability to provide quality, error free work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently with minimal on-site supervision. Excellent phlebotomy skills to include pediatric and geriatric. Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime. Must demonstrate superior customer focus; ability to communicate openly and transparently with peers, supervisors and patients; ability to accelerate and embrace change throughout MAKO; and knowledge of the MAKO Way.
How To Apply: Apply online at https://makomedical.com/careers/.
Company Name: Brewer Cycles
Job Title: Parts Associate. Full-time. Brewer Cycles is a multi-line dealership that has been in business for 41 years. The position includes but not limited to: Greeting customers in a professional and friendly manner. Working directly with walk-in and telephone customers to help them with their parts needs. Accept cash and credit card payments for purchases and keeping cash register accurate. Make sure merchandise displays are stocked and clean. Recommending related parts. Outstanding customer service skills. Knowledge of power sports vehicles and parts… motorcycles, ATV/UTV, dirt bikes, watercraft, go-karts, pressure washers, and generators. Ability to work Tuesday – Saturday. Tuesday – Friday hours are 8.30 am – 5.30 pm and on Sat. 8.30 am – 3.00 pm.
How To Apply: Apply in person at Brewer Cycles located on 420 Warrenton Road in Henderson or apply online at www.indeed.com.
Company Name: Belk Department Store
Job Title: Multiple Open Positions at the Henderson NC store. Sales Team Manager. Looking for the right full-time applicant that will drive results. Requires a 4-year college degree and retail and leadership experience. Help drive great service and sales. Provide training and coaching to sales associates, ensure associates exhibit the key service behaviors needed in delivering relentless customer care and motivate and coach sales associates to meet or exceed credit goals. Sales Associate. Part-time. Experience in retail preferred. Excellent communication skills required with the ability to use and learn industry technology preferred. Beauty Advisor. Full-time. Drive sales through customer clienteling to meet and exceed sales goals. Maintain unpacking and display of products, provide excellent customer service, and expert in product knowledge.
How To Apply: Stop by the Belk Store, 350 North Cooper Drive in Henderson to pick up an application. Or apply online at https://www.belkcareers.com/.
Company Name: Quality Equipment Company
Job Title: I/S Field Pro. Full-time. Provides agronomic solutions and support for the sale and use of John Deere Agriculture Management Solutions (AMS) equipment. Works with all dealership departments to sell and support precision farming products to producers in their trade area. 1+ years of experience in an agricultural-related role with activities such as sales, service, training, or other related work. Prior experience with JD technology and support is preferred or similar customer support role. Certified Crop Advisor accreditation or ability to achieve within 18 months of hire date. Extremely organized, sensitive to deadlines and goals within dealership. Must be driven to achieve results, highly attentive to detail and accuracy. Solid communication skills. Can deal with and effectively resolve challenging customer issues.
How To Apply: Inquire about position at Henderson store location at 70 John Deere Road or apply online at www.indeed.com.
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The Local Skinny! Granville Co. Beekeepers Are Abuzz With Events
Christina Henthorn stays as busy as the proverbial bee, and this weekend she and fellow bee enthusiasts are putting on a couple of events that will serve several purposes, not the least of which is to provide the community with some great entertainment.
Bring the family to a free event on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Highrock Farm, located just outside Oxford on Enon Road, for the inaugural “Bees and Boos.” This event features outdoor games and trick-or-treating for the children and more than 30 vendors and other activities sure to please. There will be a table set up where tickets may be purchased, which creates a carnival-like atmosphere, she said.
There will be freshly pressed cider and a do-it-yourself candy apple station, thanks to a generous donation of apples from Moore’s Produce in Stovall, Henthorn said.
The first part of the Saturday doubleheader is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., she told John C. Rose on Monday’s segment of The Local Skinny!
The Lord Granville Association will bring its locally famous hit-or-miss ice cream maker and the Model A Car Club will wheel in some of its vehicles for folks to admire.
The second part of this double feature begins at 6 p.m. with a costume party and concert by Nashville recording artist Zach Top. This kicks off what Henthorn hopes will become an annual “Hum of the Hive” concert series.
Not interested in wearing a costume? No problem, Henthorn noted. “Costume or not, everyone is welcome,” she said. Honey Girl Meadery will bring their mead, which is like honey wine, and a local brewery will bring a beer made with Granville County honey.
“This is not a 21 and over show,” Henthorn said of the evening event, but ID will be checked at the door.
“All proceeds go to N.C. State’s endowment for honeybee research,” she said, adding that the university conducts world-renown research on the little pollinators. Beekeeper associations across the state are helping to raise funds to establish an endowment to ensure that NCSU continues its apiary work.
Can’t make it to the event but want to contribute? Again, not a problem.
“We want to involve everyone around the state,” Henthorn said. “If you can’t make it, you can buy a ticket for a veteran.” Any tickets purchased for veterans will be taken to a military history event being held at the Henderson-Oxford airport Saturday, where they will be donated.
The Granville County Beekeepers, known for its summertime Bee Jubilee, is branching out to create a fall event that focuses on the importance of bees in everyday life. The honeybee was named North Carolina’s official State Insect in 1973 because of its critical role in pollination of the variety of crops produced in the state.
“Raising awareness is just as important” as fundraising, Henthorn said. But she says this weekend’s emphasis is on the “fun” part of fundraising.
Visit Granville County Beekeepers Facebook or the Visit Granville County tourism page to find out all the details.
And visit https://www.ncbeekeepers.org/ to learn more about the endowment.
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Feeding Meat Goats
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