Subject: COG NEWS
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Next
COG Board Meeting with be Thursday, October 25th at the COG
office.
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The Planning Department is partnering with Project
NoRest and the UNC School of Government to host a
Human Trafficking workshop on October 25, 2018. This
90 minute introductory training is for any local government
staff who work in or near homes and businesses (inspections,
code enforcement, solid waste management, etc.), in public
spaces such as libraries and waiting rooms, or in licensing/permitting
functions. All are welcome to attend.
This training will provide local government
staff with knowledge on how to detect key indicators of human
trafficking, as well as resources to share with your
colleagues. The workshop will be held at the Kerr-Tar
Offices. There is no cost to attend, but registration is
required. More information will follow.
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Rural
Center's Rural Counts Program Coming to Henderson on
October 22
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From its very
beginning, the Rural Counts advocacy program has been
committed to taking its lead from the wisdom of local
champions and Rural Center partners.
After
collaboratively developing our 10 strategies agenda in 2016,
we spent a year on the road hosting listening sessions and
visiting with leaders from each of the 80 counties we serve.
Those conversations helped us articulate the top economic
development priorities facing rural North Carolina:
broadband, health, and small business development.
Now, it’s time to
put meat on the bones of those issues and find solutions that
will work for our entire state.
We hope you will
join us for (at least) one of seven Zero Barriers
Regional Policy Roundtables this fall. These
day-long sessions will feature in-depth discussions about
each of our three top policy issues. We will present
suggestions of policies that may make a difference, and then
we want your feedback on what is good, what is bad, and what
is missing. We will use your feedback to shape specific
policy recommendations for the NC General Assembly to
consider when it convenes for the 2019 session next January.
A
roundtable is rescheduled for Monday, October
22, in Henderson at Perry Memorial Library. We hope you will
join us for part or all of the day!
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2018 Annual Awards Banquet
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From left to right: Tim Karan (Granville
County); Outstanding County Elected Official, Sherry Mercer
(Town of Bunn); Outstanding Municipal Elected Official,
Esther McCrackin (City of Henderson); Outstanding Clerk to
the Board, Heidi York (Person County); Outstanding County
Manager, & Zelodis Jay (Granville County); Outstanding
COG Board Member.
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FY 2018/2019 COG Board Officers. From left to
right, Sidney Dunston; Vice Chairman, Gary Plummer;
Treasurer, & Jimmy Clayton; Chairman.
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Opioid
Data for Local Governments in North Carolina Webinar
October
10, 10:00 - 11:30 am
As North Carolina
communities respond to the opioid crisis, measurement is an
essential element for identifying the challenges and crafting
successful solutions. This webinar will explore sources of
state and local data relating to the opioid crisis, including
the NC Opioid Action Plan Data Dashboard. The discussion will
consider how local governments may use the Dashboard and
other data in addressing the opioid crisis locally. No
cost to attend.
Mary
Beth Cox, Substance Use
Epidemiologist, NCDHHS Division of Public Health
Stacy
Taylor, Health Education
Director, Henderson County Department of Public Health
Adam
Lovelady, Associate
Professor, UNC School of Government
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Clean
Path 2025: Taking Charge of Our Electric Power
A
gathering of North Carolinians interested in accelerating a
just transition to economical clean electricity in our state.
Come learn what
local governments, municipal electric utilities, electric
membership coops and members of the public can do to quickly
implement the Clean Path. Hear and share success stories from
North Carolina and around the U.S. Learn what obstacles lie
in the way of the Clean Path and find resources to help you
achieve your sustainability and climate goals.
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Presentations
on exciting clean energy advances by local governments,
cooperatives and municipal utilities
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Exhibit
hall including qualified local solar and battery installers
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Public
talk by engineer Bill Powers, author of the NC Clean
Path 2025 report, and others
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Networking
reception
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NC Department of Environmental Quality
application deadline extended for fall cycle
The application deadline for the Division of
Water Infrastructure’s Fall 2018 funding deadline has been
extended to October 31, 2018 due to Hurricane
Florence. For more information and to access application
forms, please go to: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wi/application-forms.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural
Development
The US Department of Agriculture Rural
Development Division is seeking applicants for priority
points consideration under the Strategic Economic and
Community Development (SECD) program. To receive priority
points, applicants submit proposals which detail projects
supporting regional economic development plans in rural
areas. If selected, points will be awarded to listed projects
and recognized by USDA for Rural Development funding.
Applications are due September 30. For more information and
to access application forms, please go to: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/strategic-economic-and-community-development.
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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 18, 2018
(Please note that additional meetings may need
to be scheduled to accommodate NCDOT deadlines)
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Prioritization 5.0: The deadline for submitting local input
points on Division Needs projects has been extended to
November 29, 2018. To finalize project selections for
point assignments, the KTRPO will hold a Subcommittee meeting
on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 2:00-3:00 pm and the next
TCC/TAC meetings will be held on Thursday, October 18,
2018 from 3:00-5:00pm. Both meetings will be held at the
Kerr-Tar COG office in Henderson. An Open House will also be
held at a later date to allow for public input.
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Lt. Governor Dan Forest addresses the crowd at
the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers 23rd Annual
Awards & Recognition Banquet held at the Vance-Granville Community
College. [September 20,
2018]
Photo Courtesy: The Daily Dispatch
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Photo Courtesy: The Daily Dispatch
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Lord Granville Agricultural Heritage
Association’s
12th Annual Harvest Show
Help Support our Scholarship Program
October 5, 2018 Noon – 5:00 pm
October 6, 2018 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
October 7, 2018 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Corner of 12th and G streets, Butner, NC
Daily admission $5.00
Three Day admission $8.00
Children under 12 free
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Two funding opportunities are available for
bicycle and pedestrian projects. The America Walks Community
Change Grant and the NCDOT
Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant Initiative. See the
links below for information on both programs. Also do not
hesitate to contact KTRPO staff with any questions or
assistance requests for either program.
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Michael Kelly, Stephanie Harmon, and Alrik
Lunsford attended the NCAPA’s Annual Conference in
Winston-Salem, September 10-13. The three had a chance to
attend various seminars related to planning, meet with
fellow Planners, and attend an awards luncheon. Also in
attendance from the Kerr-Tar region were: Barry Baker,
Granville County Planning Director; Mike Frangos,
Creedmoor Community Development Director; and Bobby
Harris, City of Henderson Planner.
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Virtual
Dementia Tour
The AAA conducts the Virtual Dementia Tour
(VDT) within the following counties: Franklin, Granville,
Person, Vance and Warren. The VDT is a ground-breaking,
evidence based and scientifically proven method of building a
greater understanding of dementia through the use of patented
sensory tools and instruction based on research conducted by
P.K. Beville, a specialist in geriatrics and the founder of
Second Wind Dreams. The goal of this program is to provide
needed knowledge about dementia so we can provide better
person-centered care and attention for those living with the
disease. If you are interested in having this unique program
conducted at your facility or organization, please contact
Family Caregiver Specialist, Harvey Holmes, at (252) 436-2040
or hholmes@kerrtarcog.org
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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
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
Vance County Caregiver Support Group
Vance County Senior Center
3rd Tuesday @
12:00 P.M.
(252) 430-0257
Warren County Caregiver Support Group
Warren County Senior Center
2nd Tuesday @ 3:00 P.M
(252) 257-3111
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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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MISSION
STATEMENT
Kerr-Tar
Regional Council of Governments aims to
promote
regionalism that provides opportunities for
local
governments to enhance and improve the quality
of
life for our citizens through effective delivery of
services
and programs.
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Kerr-Tar Regional
Council of Governments
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Kerr-Tar Regional COG 1724 Graham AvenueHenderson, NC 27536 2524362040
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