Cooperative Extension with Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden 07-05-22
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The Local Skinny! Bean Spotlights NC Education Corps
The current buzz phrase is “high-impact literacy,” but what it all boils down to is this: Helping young students become better readers through relationship-building and consistent small-group tutoring.
North Carolina Education Corps is a nonprofit initiative to get literacy tutors in elementary schools to help children who need a little extra support with reading skills.
Ashley Bean was a reading tutor last year and worked with second graders; she is currently helping NC Ed Corps recruit more tutors for Vance County schools and spoke with John C. Rose on Thursday’s The Local Skinny! to provide details about the program.
Bean said there were probably a dozen or so Ed Corps tutors working in Vance County schools last year but school officials would like to see that number grow to 20.
The pay scale for tutors ranges from $15/hr. for high school students to $25/hr. for tutors who hold advance degrees.
Visit https://nceducationcorps.org/ to find the application. Once the application has been completed, Bean said Ed Corps staff will contact the prospective tutor to complete the screening and training process. The tutor is hired by the local school system, but is supported throughout the school year by Ed Corps staff. Each tutor gets support from his or her own private learning coach who shares proven skills and techniques to help children improve their literacy skills.
Vance County schools officials expect a tutor to work at least 10 hours each week, providing a minimum of three 30-minute sessions to a small group of students – between 1 and 3 children, Bean said. But tutors can work as many as 26 hours a week, she said. That expectation could vary by county, she added.
She said she decided to become a tutor last year because it fit her schedule: She’s in graduate school, but also has three children at home.
“It was a great opportunity for me to do something for the community,” while being available to attend her children’s activities and to do her schoolwork as well, she said.
NC Ed Corps may be a perfect fit for a retired educator, a college student or a stay-at-home mom with school-age children to get out of the house, make a little money and help a children become better readers.
For Bean, the best part of being a tutor was establishing relationships with the students she worked with. She said she didn’t really know if her work was truly having an effect on her second-grade students. But one student’s answer quelled her uncertainty when she came to get him from the classroom, she said.
“You’re 22 min late – I thought you weren’t coming,” the boy said, as he happily left his classroom for his session with his tutor.
Contact Bean at 252.432.3995 or ashley.bean@nceducationcorps.org .
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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover Communication, Part 2
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Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- Now is the time to harvest your Irish potatoes.
- Don’t be too alarmed by leaf spots on ornamental trees and shrubs. Although they cna detract from the appearance of the plant and even cause some leaf drop, generally they will not kill the plant.
- Check your garden at least twice a week for insects and disease because warmer temps means disease and insects increase under these conditions
- If you work outdoors a lot, consider treating your boots and pant legs with tick repellant.
- Check your garden soil at 2 inches down if you feel moisture don’t water the garden. When you irrigate, water thoroughly once a week.
- Don’t rely solely on your rain gauge to decide on your irrigation schedule. The trend is to get intense rainfall in a short period of time, which means less infiltration into the soil.
- Blossom end rot is showing up in tomatoes, peppers, watermelons, this condition is a lack of calcium in the plant, water fluctuations is a major cause.
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The Local Skinny! Frank Sossamon Speaks At Local GOP Rally
Frank Sossamon is no stranger to public speaking, having spent his career as a pastor. And during remarks at a recent Vance County GOP rally, Candidate Sossamon encouraged fellow Republicans to get out and vote in the November general election.
Sossamon, a political newcomer, is running for N.C. House District 32 on the Republican ticket.
He spoke to the partisan crowd of about 300 for about five minutes and said he has been traveling throughout the district, which includes Vance and much of Granville County.
“Overall, the reception has been extremely good,” Sossamon said.
A candidates’ forum will be held Thursday, June 30 at Sadie’s Coffee Corner in Henderson from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Sossamon will be there, as well as Republican candidate for Vance Sheriff Patrick Bailey and others. Local GOP Chairman Jimmy Barrier will be the moderator and the rising crime rate is set to be the topic.
“We want to receive information and give information about crime,”Sossamon said. Other forums are being planned at locations across the county, he added.
And there’s a fundraiser for Sossamon planned for Wednesday, Aug. 17 at the Henderson Country Club.
Sossamon spoke for about five minutes and, among other things, called the May primary turnout in Vance County “dismal.” He reminded those in attendance about talk of a “Red Wave” in November, referring to the election of Republican candidates in races up and down the ballot.
“It won’t be a Red Wave unless you jump in the water,” he said.
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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 06-28-22
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for June 28, 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.
Business Name – Variety Wholesalers Inc.
Job Opening – Help Desk Analyst – Full Time. Position analyzes and resolves level one software and hardware related problems to support all internal systems users. Requires high school diploma or GED, and up to 1 year experience with demonstrated proficiency with applicable software. Applicants need good communication and analytical skills.
Warehouse Associate – Full time. Up to $15 hour. Be a part of one of the largest Distribution Centers in Vance County, located at 1000 Facet Road in Henderson, NC. 40 hour work week. Sign on bonus. Ability to lift and carry heavy objects. Ability to walk long distances, stand, bend, stoop for 8-10 hour days.
How To Apply – Apply online at https://www.rosesdiscountstores.com and scroll to bottom of page and click on careers. Or apply online at www.indeed.com.
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Business Name – PNC Bank
Job Opening – Teller Position Open. Full-time. In this job you will provide exceptional customer service, accurately perform high volume customer banking transactions, educate customers on new technology and develop banking product referral opportunities through strong customer relationship skills. Applicants need attention to detail, effective communication skills, and knowledge of and ability to provide products and services available through retail banking branch. Training will be provided. If applicants do not have a high school diploma or GED, a comparable combination of education and experience in the workforce (including the military) may be considered. PNC Bank is located on Chestnut Street in Henderson, NC.
How To Apply – Apply online at pnc.com and scroll to bottom of page and click on careers. Or apply online at www.indeed.com
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Business Name – Vance County Government
Job Opening – There are over 30 job openings with our Vance County government. Some of these openings require a 4 year college degree and others a high school or GED diploma. There are benefits associated with each open position. Some of these position titles include: Deputy Register of Deeds (clerical), Custodian (working in both Veterans Office and Cooperative Extension Service Building), Library Assistant (part-time), Social Service (multiple positions available), Sheriff’s Office (deputy, detention officers, kitchen assistant), Public Safety (EMS, Paramedic, and Fireman).
How To Apply – https://www.vancecounty.org/departments/human-resources and on the right hand side of page click on Job Postings tab. Or apply online at www.indeed.com.
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Business Name – Brewer Cycles
Job Opening – Salesperson Position Open. Full Time. Prior knowledge of Powersports is a plus but not required. Will train the right candidate. Applicant needs strong verbal/written communication skills and basic computer skills. Needs exceptional customer service skills, ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds, and maintain knowledge of products/services. Tuesday – Friday 9-5:30 pm, and Saturday 9-3 pm. Benefits package.
How To Apply – Stop by Brewer Cycles to pick up an application or drop off a resume, located at 420 Warrenton Road, Henderson, NC.
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Business Name – Jersey Mike’s Subs
Job Opening – Hiring immediately for all positions. Full-Time and Part-Time. Looking for 16 year old and older workers. Must be energetic, hard-working, have positive attitude, and have the ability to stand for long hours and work in a fast paced environment. Reliable transportation is required. Workers will have flexible schedules. Work with team members to greet customers, record orders, and prepare cold and hot subs according to company quality standards. Must have excellent communications skills and be willing to be trained.
How To Apply – Apply online at https://www.jerseymikes.com/careers. Indicate positions at zip code 27536. Or stop by the Jersey Mike’s Sub restaurant, located in shopping center off Beckford Drive in Henderson NC, beside RCE Theaters and Pino’s Restaurant.
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Business Name – Sams Furniture and Mattress Center
Job Opening – Eager to hire for two open positions: Office Coordinator and Delivery/Warehouse Assistant. Full-Time.
How To Apply – Apply in-person at Sams Furniture and Mattress Center, located at 515 South Garnett Street, in Downtown Henderson, NC.
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Business Name – Mako Medical Lab
Job Opening – Hiring now for Medical Technologist Position at the Henderson, NC location on Industry Drive. Qualified candidates are responsible for preparing patient specimens as required for laboratory testing, performing compliantly ordered laboratory tests, monitoring test results to assure test quality and validity, and communicate results in a timely manner, especially those that may be life threatening to the patient. Compliance is a must at MAKO and this team member must maintain properly documented records of activities as well as clean and maintain laboratory equipment and environment.
How To Apply – Apply online: https://makomedical.com and click on the careers tab.
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Business Name – Southern Laundry and Dry Cleaners
Job Opening – Hiring now for Driver and Presser.
How To Apply – Apply in-person at the 234 Dabney Drive, Henderson, NC location.
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Cooperative Extension with Paul Mckenzie: What Works in the Garden
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Water Quality
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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover Communication, Pt. 1
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Home And Garden Show 06-22-22
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- If plants are showing signs of disease take those plants out of the garden contact Cooperative Extension for ID of the disease or insect and we can recommend control measures
- Conserve water through summer dry periods. Tall fescue can survive 2 weeks without irrigation.
- Gardens need at least at least 1 inch of water per week its better to water thoroughly once a week than small waterings each day.
- Closely monitor soil moisture on any trees and shrubs you planted this past spring.
- Vegetables may need top dressing if plants are a pale green and you haven’t top dressed them in the last three weeks
- Skin applied insect repellants are safe and effective for minimizing exposure to mosquitos when used according to instructions. But do be extra careful when using them on children.
- When harvesting vegetables put them in the shade as soon as possible. Harvest early in the morning.
- Lightly prune ornamental trees and shrubs to keep them neat and tidy. You can also lightly prune fruit trees and grape vines for light air penetration into the canopy and to reduce winter pruning.
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