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The Local Skinny! Children’s Events At Perry Memorial Library
Perry Memorial Library’s summer programs continue this week with a variety of fun and games, according to Children’s Service Director Melody Peters.
Bring the kids and enjoy a movie Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., then stay for a game of BINGO, Peters said during a conversation recorded with WIZS co-host Bill Harris that was played on-air Monday during The Local Skinny!
The movie, Big Hero 6, is a 2014 animated movie that includes robots, good guys and bad guys.
Stay for BINGO at 4:30 p.m. and kids might just learn a little math, Peters said, because this BINGO is all about money.
In these days of debit cards and online payments, Peters said children often miss out on learning about money, specifically coins.
This program is for children in grades K-12, and there will be more difficult BINGO cards for the older players, she said.
Then, on Thursday, the weekly storytime will have a summertime theme.
The Lego club continues to meet on Thursday afternoons as well. The fun begins at 4 p.m.
Visit https://www.perrylibrary.org/ to learn more.
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Granville Hosts Five-County Beef Tour July 21
Granville County is hosting the 2023 Five County Beef Tour on Friday, July 21. Participants will visit several spots across the county to learn about different aspects of cattle production.
Registration is open until July 14, according to information from Kim Woods, livestock agent for N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Granville Center. The counties that rotate hosting the tour are Vance, Granville, Warren, Franklin and Wake, but participants from other counties are welcome to attend.
The tour will begin at 8 a.m. at the Butner Bull Test Station, 8800 Cassam Rd., Butner. The second stop will be Mill Creek Farm, owned by Randy and Barbara Guthrie. The Guthries have a heifer development program.
The final stop will be High Rock Farm, owned by Beth and David Hollister. The Hollisters have a stocker/finisher operation.
The group will have lunch at High Rock, during which
Evan Davis with NCDA&CS Farmland Preservation Division is scheduled to discuss farmland preservation. The tour should conclude around 2 p.m.
Carpooling is encouraged.
Pre-registration is required. Contact Woods at kim_woods@ncsu.edu or 919.603.1350 to learn more.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5-county-beef-tour-tickets-650768063797.
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Maria Parham Health Releases 2022 Economic Impact Report
-information courtesy of Donna Young, Maria Parham Market Coordinator, Communication and Marketing
Individuals depend on Maria Parham Health to provide health care and other services ranging from emergency room visits to outpatient rehabilitation therapy and cancer care.
In addition to the health care, however, the hospital also affects the economic health of the community in the way it supports local endeavors. When it’s all added up, the report concludes that MPH is responsible for a total of $66,180,877, from donations to local non-profits and tax payments to providing care to those who can’t afford it and adding more than 70 new providers to its campus.
Maria Parham has published its 2022 community benefit report, which outlines the various ways the hospital continues to invest in the health and economic vitality of the Henderson/Vance County community as part of its mission of making communities healthier®, according to Donna Young, MPH market coordinator, communication and marketing.
“For more than 97 years, Maria Parham Health has been proud to call Henderson/Vance County our home, and as a leader in our community, we are continually seeking ways to make a positive impact for those we serve,” said Bert Beard, MPH chief executive officer
“This year’s report underscores our ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality care possible – both inside and outside our hospital walls.”
Maria Parham Health’s 2022 community benefit report highlights its continued efforts to meet the growing healthcare needs of its community through welcoming new providers, adding and expanding service lines and continually investing in its facilities and healthcare technology. For example, in 2022, Maria Parham Health added 73 providers in cardiology, oncology, internal and emergency medicine, pathology, telemedicine, anesthesiology, general surgery, rehabilitation, radiology and behavioral health; and made nearly $3.6 million in capital improvements, including new equipment like workstations in the pharmacy, an energy study for more efficiency, and updated endoscopy and communications equipment.
Additionally, Maria Parham Health made a donation of more than $57.2 million in health services to those in need, demonstrating its continuous commitment to ensuring everyone has access to care, regardless of their ability to pay.
Maria Parham Health is also devoted to creating environments where providers want to practice, and employees want to work. In 2022, the hospital distributed more than $64,700,00 in salaries, wages and benefits for its more than 700 employees, while contributing more than $68,000 in professional development and tuition assistance so all its employees can have the opportunity to learn, grow and improve the care they provide their patients.
Last year, the organization paid $8,519,012 in local and state taxes, while also continuing its support of local activities and organizations committed to serving the region, including ACTS of Vance County, United Way, Vance County Relay for Life, Crimestoppers, and more.
“We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our community who entrusts us with their care and for the hard work and dedication of our providers, employees and volunteers who make it all possible,” said Beard. “As we continue our recovery from the many industry impacts of COVID-19 and look ahead to the future, we remain committed to honoring our legacy while further enhancing the many ways we serve our neighbors and communities.”
View the complete report at https://www.mariaparham.com/community-benefit-report
Chamber’s ‘Business After Hours’ July 13 At Coastal Credit Union
The Henderson Vance Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business After Hours next week at Coastal Credit Union.
It’s a great time for Chamber members and their guests to gather for a little networking and socializing over hors d’oeuvres and beverages.
The Business After Hours social will be held Thursday, July 13, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Coastal Credit Union, located at 236 Dabney Drive in Henderson.
Please RSVP Vanessa Jones, the Chamber’s director of programs, at 252.438.8414 or via email at vanessa@hendersonvance.org.
Local Insurance Agent Donates Equipment To Oxford Fire Department
-information courtesy of the City of Oxford, from its ‘Discover Oxford’ newsletter
By its very nature, insurance is protection that we pay for and hope we never need to use. Whether it’s home, health, auto or some other type, having insurance is essential.
One local insurance agent, Ray Pegram Jr. of Henderson, has donated a piece of life-saving equipment to the Oxford Fire Department. It’s a different type of insurance, and it’s something OFD Fire Chief David Cottrell hopes they don’t have to use.
Called The Great Wall of Rescue, this particular piece of equipment helps remove individuals who are trapped in grain bins.
It’s the first donation of its kind in North Carolina through a program sponsored by Nationwide Insurance. The Pegram Agency has offices in Henderson and Oxford.
Pegram said he worked on his uncle’s farm in Middleburg as a youngster, which instilled in him a deep respect for farmers. Farming involves risks, especially when working in silos.
“I hope they never have to use this equipment, but if they do, they’ll have it when it’s needed,” Pegram said. “It hits close to home for me.”
Cottrell expressed his appreciation for the donation and explained that grain entrapment rescue scenarios can quickly escalate, putting victims in grave danger. “If a 165-pound person sinks into the grain up to their waist, the pressure can be equivalent to 365 pounds. If the grain reaches their chest, the pressure can be equivalent to 600 pounds, making it almost impossible to lift,” Cottrell said. ‘The Great Wall of Rescue allows us to respond more efficiently and provides a vital support system for our rescuers, ensuring a quicker and safer extraction of individuals trapped in grain.”
The apparatus consists of lightweight panels that can be lowered into the grain bin and then configured in various shapes around the trapped individual. Nationwide has documented eight lives saved in the past few years, thanks to this equipment.
The arrival of the equipment underscores OFD’s commitment to improving rescue operations and ensuring the safety of their community members.
Learn more about this life-saving equipment at https://www.greatwallofrescue.com/.
Vance, Granville To Get Part Of $9M RAISE Funding For Downtown Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Vance and Granville counties are two of a dozen counties across the state that will receive $9 million in federal funding to make safety improvements for pedestrians in downtown areas.
The NC Department of Transportation will administer projects under Walk NC: Creating Safer Crossings as part federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, or RAISE, program funds by the U.S. Department of Transportation, according to information from NCDOT.
The project, designated for economically disadvantaged areas, will add pedestrian countdown signals, crosswalks and accessible routes at signalized intersections in 15 communities, as well as add signal timing improvements and address some sidewalk gaps.
The project will put in place pedestrian safety improvements in towns identified by their poor pedestrian safety records. It will also increase transportation accessibility for many people without vehicles and prioritizes disadvantaged businesses by creating better connections in rural downtowns.
Other counties that will receive funding are Davidson, Rowan, Halifax, Wilson, Robeson, Chatham, Beaufort, Johnston, Lenoir and Richmond.
Harry Mills Announces Retirement As Granville’s Economic Development Director
Information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood
Harry Mills, Granville County’s Economic Development director, has announced his retirement. Mills has held the position since 2014.
“In his nine years at the helm of the Economic Development office, Granville County experienced unprecedented growth in commercial and residential development and retained many key employers while other rural counties simultaneously saw industries flee to major metropolitan markets,” according to information from Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood.
“Harry Mills has truly left his mark on Granville County as a citizen and a valued county employee,” said Granville County Board of Commissioners Chair Russ May. “His dedication to improving the lives of our citizens through his dedicated leadership of our Economic Development Office have been instrumental to the economic success of Granville County and all our municipalities over the last nine years. He will be missed, and we wish him happy and healthy retirement!”
“I loved my time working for Granville County but am also so excited for what retirement has to bring for my family,” Mills said. “Working with and for this community has been the highlight of my life and I’m thankful to all those who helped me succeed during my time as Economic Development Director and as a social worker. Please know that Granville County is positioned for continued success, and I can’t wait to see what happens next as I ‘Grow with Granville’ as a regular citizen watching from the sidelines.”
Mills spearheaded many major projects during his tenure, attracting new industries or facilitating federal and state grants for employers like Meel Corp, Certainteed, Bandag, Ontic, Altec, Plantd, Auction Direct USA, Strong Arm Bakery, among others. Mills formed relationships with local, regional and national partners to promote Granville County to employers and improve workforce development programs with Vance-Granville Community College and Granville County Public Schools. Mills has represented Granville County on local and statewide boards and committees like the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, the Regional Foreign Trade Board, Tourism Development Authority, and the Economic Development Advisory Board.
A native of Granville County, Mills graduated from J.F. Webb High School in 1978. He attended Mount Olive Junior College and Warren Wilson College before joining the United States Marine Corps, where he served for four years.