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Current Events
COG Board Meeting Thursday, June
28, 2018, 7pm at the COG Office
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NC
Outdoor Recreation Industry Office hosts Listening Session in the
Kerr-Tar Region
On May 21, David Knight, Director of the new NC Outdoor Industry
Office with the Department of Commerce, held a listening session
in the Kerr-Tar region at the Granville County Expo Center. Over
35 industry representatives from across the region were present
to discuss assets and opportunities for supporting and growing
the outdoor recreation sector.
To read more, click HERE for an article from the Henderson Daily Dispatch.
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NC Rural Center Announces New
Lending Opportunity for NC Small Businesses
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The
NC Rural Center recently launched a new small businesses
lending organization for North Carolina.Thread Capital is a
nonprofit organization focused on ensuring that all residents
of North Carolina have access to the resources they need to
start and grow businesses. Thread Capital provides access to
capital, coaching, and connections in the belief that with
these tools entrepreneurs will create jobs and promote more
equitable economic mobility in all of North Carolina’s 100
counties.
Thread Capital operates as a subsidiary of the NC Rural
Center. For more information, click HERE.
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This NCDOT HMIP map has
been expanded and now covers 5 years. Click here for the 2019-2023 NCDOT Highway
Maintenance Improvement Plan (HMIP). This is a GIS based
site where you can see if/when maintenance is being done
on state roads in your community. Please note:
The HMIP is subject to change, especially in the later years.
If you would like the NCDOT Division 5 newsletter delivered to
your Inbox once per month, click here.
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NCDOT
Seeks Public Comment on Transportation Projects
Starting June 4, North Carolinians are invited to express
their opinions about which regional and local transportation
projects should be top priorities in the State Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP) – a 10-year plan that identifies
funding for projects and schedules them for construction.
The N.C. Department of Transportation combines data and local
input to determine which projects will get built, using a
formula established in the Strategic Transportation Investments
(STI) law to focus funding on projects that will reduce
congestion, improve safety and promote economic growth.
During a public comment period that runs from June 4 through
July 9, NCDOT will collect feedback from citizens who express
their views at public meetings, online, by phone or in
writing.
Public
Meetings
NCDOT's 14 local transportation divisions will host
informal meetings to present proposed projects and to receive
public comment. The first meetings are Monday, June 4, in Winston-Salem (Division 9) and Thursday, June 7, in Aberdeen (Division 8). See below for
the schedules and locations of all the public meetings.
At each meeting, citizens are invited to stop in and provide
input on how the division plans to rank its project priorities.
Please note that these meetings are not for maintenance
projects, such as patching potholes, resurfacing roads or
improving ditches.
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the
Americans with Disabilities Act for anyone with disabilities
who wants to participate in the public meeting. Anyone
requiring special services should contact Lauren Putnam, Public
Involvement Officer, at 919-707-6072 or by email at lnputnam1@ncdot.gov
as early as possible, so that these arrangements can be made.
Other
Ways to Participate
In addition to the public meetings, NCDOT is offering other
options for citizens to provide input starting Monday, June 4,
through the STI website (ncdot.gov/sti). Citizens can
complete a short, interactive survey to identify priority
projects, or send a message to their local division planning
engineer.
The online survey features an interactive state map with the
proposed projects up for funding. Citizens can review
project information and provide feedback on which projects they
think are important.
The STI website provides the phone numbers and postal addresses
of local division planning engineers, for citizens who want to
comment on transportation projects by telephone or mail.
In April, NCDOT released data scores for more than 2,100
transportation improvement projects across the state, in the
first round of an evaluation process to determine which
projects will be scheduled for construction. Also in
April, NCDOT identified 77 high-scoring Statewide Mobility
projects that will be programmed for funding over the next
decade.
Next
Steps
After the comment period ends on July 9, NCDOT will combine the
data scores and local input to produce the total project scores.
A draft list of the top-scoring Regional Impact projects is
scheduled for release in August. A similar process for local
input will take place in the fall for local Division Needs
projects.
Once all project scores are finalized, the top-scoring projects
will be programmed for construction based on available funding.
Other factors may determine whether a project ultimately moves
to construction, including the completion of environmental and
engineering plans, corridor spending limits prescribed by law,
and other federal and state funding restrictions.
This information will be used to create the next STIP for the
years 2020-2029. NCDOT will release a draft STIP for public
comment in January 2019. The final 2020-2029 STIP is expected
to be adopted by the N.C. Board of Transportation in June 2019.
The STI law, enacted in 2013, established a data-driven process
that allows NCDOT to invest transportation dollars more
efficiently and effectively. NCDOT updates the STIP
approximately every two years to ensure that it accurately
reflects the state's current financial situation.
Meeting Date and Location for Division 5
JUNE 19, 4-6 P.M. –
DURHAM
(DIVISION 5: Durham, Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance, Wake
and Warren counties)
NCDOT Division 5 Office
2612 N. Duke St.
Durham, N.C. 27704
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Planning
& Economic Development
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Upcoming 2018
KTRPO Meeting Schedule:
(Meetings are held from 3-5pm in the Kerr-Tar COG Offices, 1724
Graham Avenue, Henderson, NC 27536)
Tuesday February 13, 2018
Thursday March 8, 2018 MEETING
CANCELED
Thursday May 24, 2018
Thursday June 28, 2018
Thursday October 25, 2018
(Please note that additional meetings may need to be scheduled
to accommodate NCDOT deadlines)
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On Thursday, May 24,
2018, the KTRPO PWP for FY 18-19 received approval at the TCC/TAC
Meeting. Scoring of the P5 Regional Projects will continue, and
the P5 Subcommittee meeting will be held in June. An announcement
was made that the next meeting for the VW Settlement will be on June 28.
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Ethics
Compliance
The KTRPO would like to thank the members of the TAC for
submitting their 2018 SEI and RED Forms to the Council of
Governments. These forms were submitted to the North Carolina
State Ethics Commission for further review and evaluation. All
voting members of the TAC must comply with the requirements set
forth in the State Ethics Act. Once again, the KTRPO thanks the
TAC members for their cooperation.
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Notice
of Rulemaking Action to Amend Classifications and Standards for
the Protection of Surface Water
The NC Environmental Management Commission is holding public
hearings announcing their intent to amend rules cited in 15A NCAC
02B .0100, .0200 and .0300 that establish the surface water
quality standards and classifications in North Carolina. Current
updates protecting water concentrations for chemical elements
were adopted by EMC in April 2016, but certain provisions were
not approved under the Clean Water Act. The Division is also
accepting comments on variances to the water quality standards
and the Fiscal Note prepared for this proposal. For more
information on the proposed rule revisions, please visit the
Division of Water Resources’ Proposed Rules website https://deq.nc.gov/permits-regulations/rules-regulations/proposed-rules.
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Registration is now
open for the 2018 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference and Expo
(SFT2018). This year’s event will be held August 22-23 at the
Durham Convention Center. Attendees will learn techniques to reduce
fleet emissions and operating costs and discover the latest in
sustainable fleet technology, operations, and implementation. For
more information on SFT 2018, please visit the following: https://www.sustainablefleetexpo.com/.
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Governor Roy Cooper
declared May 24, 2018 as Economic
Development Day in North Carolina. This
proclamation was driven by key economic indicators that give the
State a competitive edge in job creation for a diverse range of
industries.
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Plan to attend
the 4th Annual Regional World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Walk
held in Henderson, NC at the South Henderson Church of God on
125 JP Taylor Road. The theme this year is ‘Be Funny About your
Money: Protecting your Assets” Come out to hear speakers
from Wilson County DSS, Legal Aide on NC, Local faith-based
outreach ministries and the NC Attorney General’s office. Come
get free a t-shirt, goodie bag (first 300 attendees) and door
prizes while they last. Lunch will be provided. This event will begin with
registration at 8:30 am on June 15, 2018. Contact
Kim Hawkins (khawkins@kerrtarcog.org) to learn more about the event. Spread the Word!
Hope to see you there!
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Live
Healthy with Diabetes!
Registration
open for Diabetes Self-Management Program Workshops
Registration is now open for Diabetes Self-Management Program
workshops. The Kerr-Tar Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is
sponsoring a Diabetes Self-Management Program being hosted by
Person County Health Department and NC Cooperative Extension
Service beginning in July. This six-week program focuses on
learning to live a healthy life so that you can better manage
your condition. This program, created at Stanford University,
is designed for people with Type 2 diabetes or have
pre-diabetes.
This workshop will be conducted over six-weeks starting July 9
until August 13, 2018 from 2 P.M. until 4 P.M. each session.
These classes will be held at Cambridge Hills Assisted Living
Facility, located at 5660 Durham Road, Roxboro NC 27574.
Seniors interested in participating in this workshop can call
Sandra Carden at 336-598-4697 by July 2, 2018.
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Region
K 2018 Senior Games Comes to a Close
The 2018 Region K
Senior games wrapped up on Thursday, May 24th at the
Vance Granville Community College Civic Center (VGCC Civic
Center) with SilverArts and Awards Ceremony. The SilverArts show
consist of performing arts, heritage arts and literary arts,
there were 241 Gold, 133 Silver, and 71 Bronze medals awarded that
day. There were many people in attendance that day, some were
performing and others were there just to show support of their
fellow teammates and friends. As everyone was arriving, they were
able to view all of the art work, drawings, photography, crocheting,
knitting and even gourd painting.
We had over 275 participants register for Senior Games for events
such as Shuffleboard, Bowling, Golf, Table Tennis, Cycling, Track
and Field, Pickleball, Bocce and so many more and over 250
qualified for State Finals which are held in the Fall by the
North Carolina State Games Association. In 1983 North Carolina
Senior Games (NCSG) began with a vision to create a year-round
health promotion and education program for North Carolinians 50
years of age and better. Senior Games is a holistic approach to
body, mind and spirit staying fit, while enjoying the company of
friends, family, spectators, and volunteers.
The games, sponsored by Kerr-Tar Area Agency on Aging, were held
at various venues throughout the five county region during March,
April and May. Region K Senior Games is sanctioned by the North
Carolina Senior Games. NCSG is sponsored statewide by the North
Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services. The Local Games
are held annually to promote health and wellness and to qualify
participants for State Finals. For more information visit www.ncseniorgames.org.
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We held out third Annual Volunteer Luncheon on
Friday, June 1, 2018 from 12pm-2pm at the Henderson Country Club
and had over 70 volunteers in attendance. Everyone enjoyed
his/herself whilst getting to know their fellow volunteers.
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Caregiver Support Groups
Within our
Region, caregiver support groups are offered monthly in the
following counties: Warren, Granville, Person and Franklin. If
you are a caregiver, or know someone who is, we highly
recommend attending! Our caregiver support groups offer
information, assistance, guidance, and support! The following
times for the meeting are listed below:
Franklin County
Caregiver Support Group
Louisburg Senior Center
2nd Monday @ 7:00 P.M
(919) 496-1131
Warren County Caregiver Support Group
Warren County Senior Center
2nd Tuesday @ 3:00 P.M
(252) 257-3111
Granville County Caregiver Support Group
Granville Primary Care Education Classroom
1st Wednesday @ 12:00 P.M
(919) 690-3273
Person County Caregiver Support Group
Person County Senior Center
4th Tuesday @ 6:00 P.M
(336) 599-7484
Person County Caregiver Support Group
Cambridge Hills
2nd Tuesday @ 6:30 P.M
(336) 599-7484
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Community
Advisory Committee Members Needed
We are in dire need for new Community Advisory Committee members.
These individuals volunteer to monitor the homes as Advocates.
Their main purpose is to ensure and support the Residents Bill of
Rights and address concerns noticed in the homes that affect the
quality of life provided by the home to the residents. If you are
interested in serving, please contact me Kimberly Hawkins at
(252) 436 – 2050.
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Save
the Date
Are you
interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s and Dementia,
Caregiving, and how you can help your family, friends,
congregation, business and more? On Tuesday, August 7, 2018,
the Kerr-Tar Area Agency on Aging will be holding an
Alzheimer’s Conference at the Vance-Granville Community College
Civic Center from 8:00 A.M-4:00 P.M. More information to come
soon. If you have questions about the event, please contact
Harvey Holmes, Family Caregiver Specialist, at hholmes@kerrtarcog.org
or call
(252) 436-2040
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Are you having
a hard time landing a job and feel defeated or frustrated?
NCWorks Career Centers have staff that can help assist you.
If you need a little inspiration, read this success story and
how an individual who was living in a shelter and trying to go
to school has now gained employment. Click here
for the entire story.
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Communities Served:
Franklin County
Granville County
Person County
Vance County
Warren County
Town of Bunn
Town of Butner
City of Creedmoor
Town of Franklinton
City of Henderson
Town of Kittrell
Town of Louisburg
Town of Macon
Town of Middleburg
Town of Norlina
City of Oxford
City of Roxboro
Town of Stem
Town of Stovall
Town of Warrenton
Town of Youngsville
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