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Chamber Connections
9 August 2017 Phone: 252-257-2657 A Weekly Resource For Warren County Business
In This Issue Warren County
Rosenwald Tour To
Launch
Welcome To Our
Newest Member:
W.I.S.E. 3-IN-1
You Can Help Make
Warren County “The
Eastern Bluebird Capital
of the World!”
Warren Wednesday
Specials (listed
throughout the
newsletter)
Robinson Ferry Rolls
Out New Menu
WECHS iPad Project
Warren County
Historical Tidbits: The
Anchorage
Harvest Market Vendor
Applications Available
Online
Bakery Pride Ceases
Operations
Warrenton Supply To
Re-Open
Christmas In July Sale
At Second Hand Rose
Warren Family Institute
Parenting Class
Hardware Café Weekly
Specials
Microsoft Office
Training At VGCC
4th Annual African-
American Cultural
Festival
Join Us in the First-Ever Warren County Rosenwald School Tour Launching 16 September
I’m very happy to announce our first ever grand tour to show off some of our 15
Historic Rosenwald Schools in Warren County. While more and more people are
learning the Rosenwald story, there are still a great many of our neighbors (both
here and in surrounding counties) that have never set foot in one of these
vanguard schools.
Beginning 16 September,
we’re launching the first
ever tour, building to
regular monthly tours
and a grand celebration
in 2020 to mark the
100th anniversary of
Warren County’s first
Rosenwald Schools. Our
first tour will be limited
to 17 people – first
come, first served. We’ll
leave the Historic
Courthouse Square at
8:30 and travel to our
first National Register
School, the Liberia
Rosenwald School for a tour inside and commentary from docents…along the
way we’ll drive past the former Warrenton Elementary and the site of John R.
Hawkins High School. Next on the tour we’ll pass two more schools with a stop
at a soon to be renovated Old Well School. Then, trips past several Rosenwald
Schools currently being used as private homes before we end our tour at the
grand Rosenwald School complex at Warren County Training School/North
Warren High School for a box lunch from Hardware Café and a short speaker
session.
Tickets are just $50 and include bus transportation and a box lunch. We’ll leave
at 8:30am and return to the Historic Courthouse Square by 12:30 for you to
enjoy the afternoon at the 4th Annual African-American Cultural Festival.
Want to be a part of this groundbreaking tour? You can drop your check by the
Chamber Office at 130 North Main Street in Warrenton or mail it to:
Chamber of Commerce of Warren County
PO Box 826
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A Diamond In The
Rough: Grape Hill For
Sale
Guardian ad Litem
Advocates Needed for
Warren County
Warren County Farmers
Market Is Open
Saturday
Warren County
Government Calendar
The Crossing 2017
Warren County
Beautification
Committee Litter Pick-
Up Day
WCHS Class of ’97
GiveBackPacks
33rd Littleton-Lake
Gaston Festival
Come Home To
Christmas Historic Tour
What’s Going On With
Chamber Members
The official email
address for the
Chamber is:
info@warren-
chamber.org
Warren County Online
Warren Record Column
WARR 1520AM
Warrenton City Site
Norlina City Site
Warren County Site
Warrenton, NC 27589
Questions? Please call me at 252-257-2657 or email at info@warren-
chamber.org.
Enjoy the rest of your week!---Craig
Welcome to the Chamber: W.I.S.E. 3-IN-1 Warren County’s Newest Business Open On Main Street in Warrenton South Main Street in Warrenton is beginning to bloom with even more life as we
welcome another new business to our community. August 1st saw W.I.S.E. 3-
IN-1 open, with a grand opening planned in the next several weeks. The first
question you’re probably asking is, “What do the initials in the name stand for?”
Well, glad you asked…Wisdom Inspiring & Serving Everyone. And how about
the “3-IN-1”? That means that there are three new businesses in one location.
The first business on Main Street is the return of a restaurant to the location at
139 South Main Street in Warrenton. Looking for a great place for lunch or
dinner? Head in for home-cooking Soul Food with a healthy focus. After your
meal (or any time) browse through “Shanell’s Boutique”. They offer unique
shopping bargains including Avon, Mac Lipstick, Panty Hose, Designer Bags,
Body Oils, Socks, Lamps, Burning Oils and Belts. And the third business is
“Transportation”. They’re up and running to provide medical, local and long
distance transportation via bus, van and car.
W.I.S.E. 3-IN-1 is open Tuesday – Thursday from 11am until 8pm. Fridays and
Saturdays you can stop by from 11am until 10pm and Sundays, enjoy great
cooking after Church from 2pm – 8pm.
Shop Local: Warren Wednesdays Check Out These Great Deals…
When you live in Warren County, your hometown businesses
have specials for just you each Wednesday, like…
Hardware Café: Buy any meal and get a free drink every
Wednesday!
Friends Two, Main Street Warrenton: Buy One Greeting
Card, Get a Second One FREE during the entire month of
August!
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Thank you to All of Our Sponsors:
DIAMOND SPONSOR
EMERALD SPONSORS
Upcoming Member Events
Warren County Farmers’
Market Every Saturday Thru October 8:00am – 12:00am BB&T Parking Lot Warrenton
Warrenton Rotary Club
Weekly Meetings Tuesdays 6:00pm Jacob Holt House Warrenton
Robinson Ferry
Restaurant & Spirits:
Trivia Night Every Wednesday 6:30pm Warrenton
Lakeland Theatre: Home
Grown Blue Grass 12 August 8:00pm Littleton
You Can Help Warren County Be Designated “The Eastern Bluebird Capital of the World” Eastern Bluebird Rescue Group Has Built 300,000 Houses!
Last week I shared the
wonderful article about our
very own Eastern Bluebird
Rescue Group working on
getting recognition for Warren
County as “The Eastern
Bluebird Capital of the World”.
They are currently working
with our County Government
to complete the Resolution of
Support passed in the last
Commissioners’ Meeting. Now,
their next step is to receive the
long-overdue recognition in the NC Senate. Here’s where you can help:
If you could take just a few minutes this week to contact our State Senator,
Angela R. Bryant, and voice your support for this designation I believe that it will
help speed things through things in Raleigh. Here is her contact information:
Senator Angela R. Bryant
Democrat - District 4
N.C. Senate
300 N Salisbury Street, Room 516
Raleigh, NC 27603-5925
(919) 733-5878
[email protected]
My thanks to every one of you who adds support to this worthy cause. It’s not
often we get a chance to be at the birthplace of a local effort that makes our
world a better place.
Shop Local: Warren Wednesdays Check Out These Great Deals…
When you live in Warren County, your hometown businesses
have specials for just you each Wednesday, like…
Roost Crossroads Antiques: 30% off any 00 or DP items
in the store.
Tar Heel Tire, Ridgeway Street Warrenton: Here's
another HUGE Warren Wednesday Special from Tar Heel
Tire...bring your car or light truck (pickup) in and get your
tires rotated for FREE. Great way to extend the life of your tires.
Photo courtesy of Luci Weldon & The Warren Record
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33rd Littleton-Lake Gaston
Festival Friday & Saturday Sept 1-2 Downtown Littleton
The Crossing 2017 12 August 9:00am Eaton Ferry Bridge, Lake Gaston
African-American Cultural
Festival 16 September 10am – 4pm
Historic Courthouse Square, Warrenton
Warren County
Rosenwald School Tour 16 September 8:00am - Noon Tour leaves from Historic Courthouse Square in Warrenton
Warren County Litter
Pick-up Day 16 September
Contact Us
Warren-chamber.org
info@warren-
chamber.org
252-257-2657
Robinson Ferry Rolls Out Exciting New Menu! Announcement From Michael and Angela
Hey Y'all…
We couldn't be more thrilled to
let you all know that we have
new dinner and lunch
menus. It's been a long time
coming. We've taken all your
suggestions into account along
with the limitations of our
kitchen. Some items were
removed, and new things added.
Don't get too upset if something you loved is no longer available. What we've
established is the opportunity to change the menu with the seasons (every three
months.)
There are now nine appetizers instead of four. We're also making great strides
in catering to vegetarians, vegans, gluten free folks, and pediatricians. I have
complete confidence that if you or someone in your party has food allergies or
restrictions, our service staff is now educated on the subject and we're happy to
help you navigate our menu with your diet.
In an area that has a reputation for fearing change, we're establishing ourselves
as a force of constant change. We hope that this constantly inspires customers
and staff.
New menus available online here, our website, Facebook, and Google.
'Preciate ya!
Michael & Angela
Looking for the perfect place to gather with friends? Check out these weekly
events at Robinson Ferry:
Wednesdays:
TRIVA NIGHT AT 6:30pm, discount Ribs, Wings, & Whiskey
Thursdays:
Warrenton Shrimp Boil, $1 off draft
Fridays:
Bartenders Choice
Saturdays:
$12/bottles House Wine
Before you head to their website to see ALL of the great new menu items, take a
few minutes to peruse this delicious list…
*Soup & Salad
Served with a soft drink. Dressings: honey mustard, Caesar, balsamic
vinaigrette, smoked tomato vinaigrette, blackberry-basil vinaigrette, ranch bleu
cheese, bacon vinaigrette, thousand Easter shore island, French. Add: grilled
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chicken, catfish, green tomatoes; Smoked turkey; Shrimp, Salmon; Steak,
lobster, crab cake
Handheld Lunch
served with one side and a soft drink
Social Club, BBQ Beef Melt, Raspberry Chicken Salad, Crab Cake Sammich, Fried
Shrimp Tacos and more!
Small Plates & Shareables
Pork Skins, Fried Green Tomatoes, Eggrolls
Meat & One
served with a soft drink & one side
Baby Back Pork Ribs, Cajun Frog Legs, Grilled Salmon, Crab Cake, River-Rubbed
Chicken and more!
You Can Help Warren County Early College High School Students iPads For History Students Mr. Adam Mogilevsky, History Teacher at Warren Early College High School, is
working on a project to help his students to secure 2 iPads for classwork. If you
feel that it is something you can help with, donations are being collected
online via a secure website. Thank you!
As you’ll see on the website, Mr. Mogilevsky wants to secure these iPads to help
his students with activities like reading online college texts, creating videos for
case studies in addition to other school activities.
Shop Local: Warren Wednesdays Check Out These Great Deals…
When you live in Warren County, your hometown businesses
have specials for just you each Wednesday, like…
Lickskillet Dog Grooming & Kennels: 15% off retail
products…chew toys, leashes, collars, harnesses and more.
Second Hand Rose Antiques, Main Street Warrenton:
20% off select furniture. We’ve bought a number of pieces
from Rose…you’ll love the selection and the authentic antique
furniture.
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Warren County Historical Tidbits: The Anchorage A Continuing Legacy of Memorable Homes From the Williams Family
Don’t touch that dial! The story of The Anchorage and other notable Williams
Family homes is on its way later today.
Wherever you turn in Warren County we have a jewel…
“Warren County Historical Tidbits” is a project of The Chamber of Commerce of
Warren County.
Harvest Market Vendors: Applications Online Saturday 14 October Event On Historic Courthouse Square Food Vendors, Craft Vendors…set your calendar for Warrenton’s Harvest
Market on Saturday, October 14, 2017. If you’d like to download the
registration form, head for the Town of Warrenton’s website. Additional
questions? Please email Mike Coffman, Chair of the Warrenton Revitalization
Committee at [email protected] .
Bakery Pride Ceases Operations Effective Immediately
Well, I received sad news from Tim at Working Landscapes this morning.
Effective immediately Bakery Pride has ceased operations. Here is the entire
Facebook post from Working Landscapes:
“Bakery Pride has discontinued cafe operations in Working Landscapes' Main
Street Kitchen (108 South Main Street, Warrenton). However, Working
Landscapes continues to operate the kitchen as a shared use space. We have
several food entrepreneurs renting time in the kitchen to grow their food
businesses. Got a food business or business idea? Need access to a certified
commercial kitchen? Please be in touch with Tim Williams: 252-257-0205 or
mailto:[email protected] .”
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Shop Local: Warren Wednesdays Check Out These Great Deals…
When you live in Warren County, your hometown businesses
have specials for just you each Wednesday, like…
King’s Fitness & Nutrition Center, next to Just Save in
Warrenton: Fruit & veggie smoothies just $4.
Oakley Hall Antiques, Main Street Warrenton: Save
20% on any items, except “firm” priced and consignment
items.
Warrenton Supply to Re-Open New Owner Is Hard At Work
There are only a few times where I
am happy to see brown paper
covering the windows of a business in
Warren County…this is one of them.
Thanks to new owner, Selena Johnson
Mooring, Warrenton Supply is on its
way to re-opening!
This is great news for Warrenton and
the County as a whole. Not a lot of
details now, but as I get information I
will pass it along. Glad to have this
Warren County treasure on the path
to re-opening!
Shop Local: Warren Wednesdays Check Out These Great Deals…
When you live in Warren County, your hometown businesses
have specials for just you each Wednesday, like…
Quilt Lizzy, Macon Street Warrenton: Stop by Quilt Lizzy
on Macon Street in Warrenton for Warren Wednesday
savings! Buy 1 Yard of Fabric and get a 2nd Yard at 50% off!
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Christmas in July Sale at Second Hand Rose Starting Right Away!
Whether you’re looking for a specific piece to add to your home or just some
antique accents, Second Hand Rose, 134 South Main Street, has been a fine
resource for Warren County for a number of years. In talking with Rose
yesterday, she let me know that beginning immediately she’s announcing her
“Christmas in July” sale.
What’s on sale? Dining Room sets – 50% off! Plus many other items are part of
this sale…50% off already incredibly low prices for classic antiques. Stop by
Second Hand Rose today.
Warren Family Institute Parenting Class Begins 15 August
Warren Family Institute (WFI) will offer Free “Nurturing Parenting” classes for
families with children aged birth – five years old. This is a 16-week course that
includes 7 home visits, if necessary. The program is designed to increase family
communication, provide knowledge about stages of child development, closeness
and respect. Parents learn to handle feelings and take charge of their own
behavior. Practical, effective techniques are taught for handling challenging
conflicts and the use of proper discipline when stressed.
In partnership with Warren County NC Cooperative Extension, Nutrition Classes
are taught through the “Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program.” Both
classes take place in a supportive and confidential atmosphere and are offered
at no charge.
The classes will be held each Tuesday from 10:30am – 1:30pm at no cost to
participants. Snacks are provided. For more information or to register for our
next class, call Lori Parrott at 252.257.1134.
Hardware Café Weekly Specials Lots of Goodness Featured This Week
Just got word via email with this week’s specials at
Hardware Café. Thought you’d like them to plan
your lunch this week!
Here’s the latest from Rachel…
Wishing you all a wonderful week!
We’re doing something we’ve NEVER done!
FRIDAY night, check out our THREE entrée
choices! Don’t miss it!
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Friday: Turkey on Schiacciata Roll. Schiacciata is a light and airy Tuscan bread
topped with rosemary, parsley, lemon zest and seas salt. Inside, warm turkey
topped with Havarti cheese, raspberry jam, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Served
with chips and a pickle.
NEW Friday Night Dinner Specials:
Shrimp & Crab Casserole (served with maple roasted carrots)
or
Chicken Alfredo on Pasta (served with maple roasted carrots)
or
BBQ Pork Loin (served with a baked potato)
All entrees are served with your choice of salad or lobster bisque soup and
honey basil bread.
Call: 252.257.2779 or E-mail: [email protected]
Check us out online:
hardwarecafenccom.wordpress.com/
facebook.com/HardwareCafeWarrenton/
instagram.com/hardwarecafenc/
twitter.com/HardwareCafeNC
Shop Local: Warren Wednesdays Check Out These Great Deals
I’d like to introduce our NEWEST Warren Wednesday special
from our NEWEST Chamber Member, Five Oaks Beef. Check
out this great deal…
Five Oaks Beef: Five Oaks Beef is pleased to offer it's all
natural, healthy and delicious old fashioned, coarse ground
beef on Wednesdays at a great savings. Buy 10 pounds or
more at only $4.86 per pound (10% savings), buy 15 pounds
or more at only $4.59 per pound (15% savings) or buy 20
pounds or more at only $4.32 per pound (20% savings)! All our premium
ground beef is sold in approximately 1 pound packages. Stock up now for
summer grilling!
This is great all natural, clean, single-source beef with no steroids, artificial
growth hormones or antibiotics! It's Beef You Can Trust! Call (252) 257-5994
to order now!
Microsoft Office Training Classes Scheduled At VGCC Begins 24 August Microsoft Office software training courses are set to be offered soon at Vance-
Granville Community College, and grant funding from the NC TechHire program
can help eligible area residents pay for them. These courses are offered in a
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“hybrid” format, with some coursework online and some on VGCC’s Main
Campus in Vance County.
The “Microsoft Office Specialist I” course is scheduled to start Aug. 24 and
continue through Nov. 2. The on-campus meetings are set for Thursdays from
5:30-8:30 p.m. This course introduces students to word processing (Microsoft
Word) and presentation (Microsoft PowerPoint) computer applications. The
deadline to register is Aug. 18. The cost of the course is $187.
“Microsoft Office Specialist II” is scheduled to be held from Sept. 11 through
Nov. 13, with on-campus meetings on Mondays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. In this
course, students learn how to create and use spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) and
databases (Microsoft Access). The deadline to register is Sept. 4. The cost of the
course is $187.
Upon completion of these courses, students should be able to demonstrate an
understanding of the role and function of computers and the ability to use the
computer to solve problems.
These courses are approved for funding through the NC TechHire grant that
VGCC received last year as part of a consortium of four community colleges.
Area residents between the ages of 17-29 may qualify for grant funding, which
can pay for registration fees, course fees, and certification fees.
Registration can be completed online at
www.vgcc.edu/schedules/occupational-extension-schedule.
For more information, contact Sara Lloyd at 252-738-3433 or
[email protected] .
Shop Local: Warren Wednesdays Check Out These Great Deals…
When you live in Warren County, your hometown businesses
have specials for just you each Wednesday, like…
Lin’s Everything Business, Main Street Warrenton:
Every Wednesday is “Copy Day”…10 cents off each copy
means B&W are just 15 cents and just 20 cents for Color.
Brain Freeze, Main Street Warrenton: Now this is a great
lunch time deal! Get 2 hotdogs, drink & chips for $5.00 and
they’ll add in a small cup of ice cream for FREE.
One step at a time we can all keep our local businesses healthy by picking them
first for our shopping.
4th Annual African-American Cultural Festival 16 September – Vendors Being Accepted Now
Fall means plenty of festivals and it’s almost time once again for Warren
County’s 4th Annual African-American Cultural Festival on the Historic
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Courthouse Square in Warrenton. The Festival begins and 10:00am and ends at
4:00pm with plenty of artisans, entertainment and food for all!
If you’re interested in becoming a vendor, please call:
Herman Alston, Jr.
919-702-3701
Spaces are only $20. Look for more information about the entertainment
schedule coming up in future newsletters!
Shop Local: Warren Wednesdays Check Out These Great Deals…
When you live in Warren County, your hometown businesses
have specials for just you each Wednesday, like…
Norlina Auto Parts, US 1 Norlina: A great fuel injection
cleaner, Sea Foam, is only $7.99! Boyd recommends this
highly!
Futrell Pharmacy, Main Street Warrenton: Buy one QC
brand vitamins, get the second of equal or lesser value, half
price. Stop by and see Woody, Kim Sherry and Susan AND save $$$.
A Diamond-In-The-Rough…And Historic Too…Is Waiting For Someone Grape Hill in Wise Needs A New Location
I had lunch with Cathleen Turner of
Preservation North Carolina earlier.
As we were just about finished, she
asked me if I knew anyone with
available land in Wise. Well, that
brought my obvious question,
“why?” She mentioned that a
plantation home dating back to the
1830’s near Wise needed to be
moved (and eventually sold).
Here’s what they have to say on the
Preservation North Carolina
website about Grape Hill: (you
can also see plenty of great
interior pictures here)
“Built during the agricultural boom years of the 1830s, Grape Hill is an unusual
blend of sophisticated interior woodwork emblematic of Antebellum Warren
County architecture within an exterior of elegant simplicity.
Architectural & Historical Information
Grape Hill, Wise, 2017
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Built for the Joshua Davis Jr. family near Locust Grove, the seat of his parents’
plantation, it appears to be a simple two-story Federal-Adamesque I-house, but
on a much grander scale. Archival photographs show its original entry porch was
more Greek Revival in style with a pedimented portico supported by a Doric
entablature.
The tall five-bay façade with side addition accommodates two stories of nine-
over-nine windows, a molded box cornice, tall stone chimneys stuccoed and
scored to give a refined ashlar finish, all resting on a high stone foundation
under which is located a basement with summer kitchen and workspace.
The double-leaf entry doors lead into a wide highly ornamented hallway with tall
marbleized baseboards, heavily molded door surrounds with bullseye corner
blocks and a low wainscot. The stairway is located at the back of the wide center
hall and features a single-run stair with ogee bracket ends and marbleized
risers. The enormous main parlor shares similar woodwork to the center hall
including marbleized baseboards, low wainscot with a heavy band creating a
chair rail.
The highlight of the main parlor is a mantel which shares intricate detail with
some of the finest early houses in Warren County showcasing wide molded
engaged pilasters supporting a multi-paneled frieze topped by a delicately
carved lozenge band below the deep molded shelf. Both parlor mantels were
stolen years ago, but happily the mantel from the main parlor was recovered
and has been safely stored off site. The remaining first floor rooms share more
simplified versions of the parlor and center hall woodwork such as a low
wainscot, six-panel doors and a post-and-lintel mantel with molded detailing in
the side addition. Plaster walls and beautiful wide board wood floors can be
found throughout the house. The former gabled rear porch located at the back of
the center hall was enclosed decades ago and includes a bathroom.
Second floor details are fine yet predictably more modest and include simple
paneled mantels, six-panel doors, chair rails, and simplified version of the first
floor stair that continues up to two large attic rooms. The second story is also
divided by a stair hall with one large bedroom on one side and three rooms on
the other side of the hall. Much original paint remains on doors and trim (red
and blue-gray).
Grape Hill has been vacant for many years and has been used for storage for the
surrounding farm. The house must be moved or it will be lost to demolition. The
house appears to be very sturdy, but will require a complete rehabilitation once
moved to its new site.”
See plenty of interior pictures at the Preservation North Carolina website.
Grape Hill – Structure Only
1471 U.S. Highway 1 North
Norlina , NC 27563
Warren County
$10,000
2,900 square feet
Lot Size: N/A acres / Zoning: N/A
Contact:
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Cathleen Turner , Regional Director
Preservation NC, Piedmont Office
919-401-8540, [email protected]
I’ll have a story soon about the history of Grape Hill…and the associated Locust
Grove for your reading pleasure…
Shop Local: Warren Wednesdays Check Out These Great Deals…
When you live in Warren County, your hometown businesses
have specials for just you each Wednesday, like…
Pete Smith Quick Lube & Tire, Main Street Warrenton:
Get 10% off your oil change on Wednesdays!
The Warren Record: Each Wednesday, for Warren County
Residents, get $5 off NEW subscriptions to the Warren
Record.
Guardian ad Litem Advocates Needed for Warren County You Can Be A Voice For A Child
Could you be the voice for a Child?
The Warren County GAL Program is part of the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem
Program, a division of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts,
which recruits, trains, and supervises volunteer advocates in every county
across the state to represent and promote the best interests of abused,
neglected, and dependent children in the state court system. Volunteer
advocates work with an attorney to form a plan that ensures these children are
placed in a safe, permanent home.
The North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program thrives on volunteerism, and its
vital work is only made possible by dedicated volunteers who are committed to
the cause of keeping children safe from future harm. If you have an interest in
becoming the voice for a child, contact the Franklin County GAL office at 919-
497-4244. You can also find out more about the program by visiting
www.ncgal.org or www.facebook.com/ncGuardianAdLitem.
The next training session will begin in August 2017. Please call the Franklin
County office at 919-497-4244 or the Vance County Office at 252-430-5121 for
more information.
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Shop Local: Warren Wednesdays Check Out These Great Deals…
When you live in Warren County, your hometown businesses
have specials for just you each Wednesday, like…
Awesome God Christian Bookstore, Main Street
Warrenton: 50% off the limited supply of light blue girls
and boys school uniform tops.
Warrenton Furniture Exchange, Franklin Street
Warrenton: Save 10% off any Troutman Rocker (that’s a
big $ savings!). These are the rockers you see on the porches of all the historic
hotels.
The Warren County Growers’ Association Farmers’ Market! Saturdays 8am -Noon
It’s that time of year again…time for goodness
grown right here in Warren County as the
2017 Farmers Market is open. They’ll be in
their usual spot in the BB&T parking lot on the
Macon and Bragg corner just off Main Street.
Hours each Saturday (rain or shine) will be
from 8am until Noon.
The latest update from Danylu includes: 🐝🍰Homemade cakes,
breads, muffins, jams and other sweet treats will be available Saturday as well
as shelled purple hull peas and butter beans, blackstrap molasses, new
handmade soaps, dish gardens, eggs, "skeeter spray" and dog treats and
more will continue to be available.
🐶Lucky Like Dog Treats will be bringing back (by demand) a seasonal favorite –
Pumpkin Love Dog Treats and Chicken Jerky! Also, Chunky Peanut Butter
Biscuits and Bacon Cheddar Barley Bones.
🌱CherryGal Organics will be offering more of their surprise hit Artisan Organic
Do It Yourself Gin Kits, Organic Skeeter Spray and organic cut flowers and
produce.
🍁Time to get your red maples! See Cecile at Randy's Red Maples and More!
A listing of more items available is as follows:
*Baked goods: Sharp cheddar cheese bread, blueberry crumb cake, lemon
pound cake, chocolate pound cake with lemon drizzle, old-fashioned pound cake,
and muffins
*Jellies and Jams: Strawberry, Blueberry, Peach and Plum - Tummy Pleasers
Table
*Black Strap Molasses and Honey - Tummy Pleasers Table
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*Dog treats
*Skeeter Spray
*Marinades and sauces
*Shelled Butter Beans
*Shelled Purple Hull Peas
*Peppers
*Eggplant
*Local, farm fresh eggs
*Herbs
*Red Maples
*Cut flowers
*Dish gardens
*Handmade soaps and bath bombs
*Dish towels
😃Hope to see you Saturday!
For more information about the Farmers Market or registering to become a
vendor, contact Growers Association Treasurer Cheryl Bell at 252-257-0776 or
Secretary Danylu Hundley at 252-213-1795, or visit warrengrowers.com.
Computer-Aided Design Course Offered at VGCC Classes Begin 29 August Vance-Granville Community College has scheduled a “CAD with Solid Edge”
course, to be held Monday through Thursday, Aug. 29 through Oct. 24, from 9
a.m. until noon, on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Grant funding
from the NC TechHire program can help eligible area residents pay for this
training.
Solid Edge is a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software program, produced by
Siemens PLM Software, which is used in a variety of industries, including
advanced manufacturing.
This course introduces students to basic three-dimensional solid modeling and
design software. Topics include basic design, creation, editing, rendering and
analysis of solid models, and creation of multi-view drawings. Upon completion,
students should be able to use design techniques to create, edit, render and
generate a multi-view drawing.
Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy-to-use software tools that address all
aspects of the product development process – 3D design, simulation,
manufacturing, data management and more, thanks to a growing ecosystem of
apps. Solid Edge combines the speed and simplicity of direct modeling with the
flexibility and control of parametric design – made possible with synchronous
technology. With Solid Edge, students can learn to create and print 2D drawings
from 3D solid models and send solid models to a 3D printer.
The instructor for the course is Peter M. Robinson.
Students may become certified through Siemens upon passing the credentialing
exam.
The cost of this course is $187 plus the cost of the textbook and the exam.
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The course is approved for funding through the NC TechHire grant that VGCC
received last year as part of a consortium of four community colleges. Area
residents between the ages of 17-29 may qualify for grant funding, which can
pay for registration fees, course fees, and certification fees.
Registration can be completed online at
www.vgcc.edu/schedules/occupational-extension-schedule. The deadline
to register is Aug. 22.
For more information, contact Sara Lloyd at 252-738-3433 or
[email protected] .
Warren County Government Community Calendar Lots To Do Here In Warren County!
For the latest information, Click on #1 – County Activities
Warren County Board of Commissioners - (252) 257-3115
August 16th – 6pm Board of Commissioners Work Session, Armory
August 21st – 6pm Community Forum on Opioids, Armory
September 16th – 8am Keep Warren Co Green & Clean, Litter Pick-Up day
Memorial Library - (252) 257-4990
Wednesdays – 11am Adult Color Therapy
Thru Aug 5th Summer Reading – Build A Better World
#1 – County Activities
8/12/2017 9am Start
The Crossing Eaton Ferry Bridge & surrounds. Starts at Morningstar Marina and Ends at Watersview Restaurant
Saturday, Sept 16 10AM to 4PM
African American Heritage Festival
Historic Courthouse Square 109 S Main St, Warrenton
Saturday 9/23 Apparatus judging begins at 8AM; Parade at 11AM; field events 1:30; Awards 5PM Ends 9/30/2017
Warren County Firemen’s Day & Parade
Parade: Main Street (US 401) Warrenton
Saturday, October 07 Lake Gaston Seafood Festival
Lake Gaston Lions Club, 139 Stanley Rd, Henrico, NC
Saturday October 14 10AM to 4PM
Harvest Market Festival
Historic Courthouse Square 109 S Main St, Warrenton
Saturday, October 28 TEDx Lizard Creek Lake Gaston
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Saturday, October 28 Fright Night Historic Courthouse Square 109 S Main St, Warrenton
The Crossing 2017 at Lake Gaston Saturday 12 August
THE CROSSING- 2nd SATURDAY OF AUGUST
The Eaton Ferry Bridge is the place
to be for a morning of fun for the
entire family. The Crossing begins
promptly at 9 am. Registration
begins at 8:00 am.
THE CROSSING is an annual event
for the Lake Gaston Community and
is sponsored by O’SAIL. The goal is
to encourage the Lake Gaston
population to annually get in the
water and join others in a non-
motorized crossing of the lake in mass. THE CROSSING will occur in a protected
area adjacent to the Eaton Ferry Bridge secured by the US Coast Guard
Auxiliary.
THE CROSSING requires registration of all participants. There is a pre-
registration fee of $25.00 or $30.00 the day of the event. Upon completion of
the event, participants will receive complimentary fruit and water at the finish
and a limited edition t-shirt. (Note: Preferred T-Shirt size cannot be guaranteed
for those who register the day of the event)
The two classes of participants are:
SWIMMERS
o Under 13 years of age must have signed life guard statement that
they have a proven ability to swim the distance or be
accompanied by an adult throughout the swim.
o Must wear swim cap for visibility, swim caps will be provided at
registration check-in.
NON-MOTORIZED VESSELS
o All riders must wear PFD.
o Can be individual or team entry
o Can use commercial or self-made vessel. All vessels must be
water sound and may be disqualified by officials at the entrance
area if they are deemed to be unsafe or not able to make the
distance.
THE WAVERS
o Beyond the usual non-motorized water vessels, we’re encouraging
you to use your imagination. The WAVER category was created to
encourage small or large groups to cross together in the most
creative ways possible. Some examples might be connected by
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noodles or even floating atop their own creation of a boat, barge, raft, etc.
How can you join the fun? Register below and show up the day of the event
ready to have fun with your team and your creation.
*NOTE: Registration may be completed online through 5PM, Friday 8/11.
Registration the day of the event is $30.
VGCC Recognizes 10 Medical Assisting Students at Pinning 4 August Ceremony Vance-Granville Community College held a pinning ceremony for its 2017
Medical Assisting program graduates on Aug. 4 at the college’s Franklin County
Campus in Louisburg, where the program is conducted. As VGCC’s program is
nationally accredited, the graduates are now eligible to sit for the American
Association of Medical Assistants’ (AAMA) certification examination to become
Certified Medical Assistants.
The ten graduates being
honored included Melissa
Bridges of Creedmoor; Dajané
Johnson of Henderson; Michelle
Beckwith of Kittrell; Melissa
Barreto, Shantel Blacknall,
Laketa Bumpers and Stephanie
Kearney, all of Louisburg;
Courtney Clark of Raleigh;
Kiara Fogg of Warrenton; and
Mirna Lopez Aguirre of
Youngsville.
Instructor Patrice Allen served
as the mistress of ceremonies.
Student Stephanie Kearney provided the invocation. Franklin County Campus
Dean Bobbie Jo May made welcoming remarks, congratulating what she called
“an outstanding group of students” and thanking their supportive families and
friends who had gathered to celebrate the graduates’ success.
Renita P. Timberlake, a graduate of the VGCC Medical Assisting program who is
now director of patient access for Granville Health System, served as the guest
speaker. She is also a pastor at Good Shepherd Ministries of Oxford.
“Today marks a great achievement in your life,” Timberlake told the graduates.
“You made it! Tomorrow and the days ahead will begin a new journey for you.
Now is the time that you can build upon the education and training you have
received here at Vance-Granville Community College. I believe that you are
prepared for whatever lies before you.” Timberlake said she was “a living
testimony” to the program’s preparation. She recalled that, years ago, she
started working at the front desk at a medical office and read a newspaper
article about the new Medical Assisting program being offered by VGCC.
Timberlake enrolled at the college, graduated in 2000 and returned to the same
doctor’s office but with her new credentials. She took on additional
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responsibilities and was eventually promoted to office manager. Four years ago,
she advanced to the position she currently holds at GHS. “You, too, can go
higher and soar in medical assisting,” Timberlake said to this year’s graduates.
“Medical assistants, as you know, we are the heart of health care. The thing I
like most about medical assistants is that we are multi-taskers,” performing
administrative, clinical and laboratory procedures. She encouraged the
graduating students to exemplify “excellence, compassion and commitment.”
Allen presented each graduate with her pin, signifying that each had successfully
completed the course of study and was prepared to enter the growing Medical
Assisting profession. As they were pinned, VGCC Dean of Health Sciences Angela
Thomas read reflections from the graduates about their educational experiences
and their career aspirations. Allen then led students in reciting the creed of the
American Association of Medical Assistants. VGCC Academic & Career Coach
Anthony Pope read an original poem that he had written just for the occasion,
entitled “Unleash the Power of your Soul.”
Dr. Levy Brown, VGCC’s interim vice president of academic affairs, rounded out
the ceremony with concluding remarks. “I wish you all the best as you enter a
rewarding profession of service, and as you meet a critical need for Medical
Assistants in our community and beyond,” Brown told the class of 2017. “You
have wisely chosen a profession in which you will make a difference in the lives
of patients, and in which there are a variety of career opportunities for you to
develop and grow. To maximize your opportunities, you must continue your
education. No matter what academic or career pathway you take, I know that
you will continue to succeed and make us proud as VGCC alumni.”
Steve Bridges, father of graduate Melissa Bridges, gave the benediction.
With their one-year diplomas in hand, many graduates are continuing their
education to complete the two-year associate degree in Medical Assisting. For
more information about Medical Assisting, call the Franklin Campus at (919)
496-1567.
Warren County Beautification Committee Plans Litter Pick-Up Day Saturday 16 September With DOT The Warren County Beautification Committee is planning a county-wide trash
collection day on Saturday, September 16, 2017 in conjunction with NCDOT. The
DOT will furnish vest, bags and some manpower. The Warren Record will be
doing an article this week to help engage the community.
We’ll have additional information over the coming weeks or you can contact any
committee member, Debbie Formyduval via email at
[email protected] or Frank Carpenter at the Warren
DOT office.
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Help the WCHS Class of ’97 Celebrate Their 20th Reunion Donations to GiveBackPacks
You never know where you’re going to uncover another treasure or worthy
cause here in Warren County…and Saturday gave me the opportunity to uncover
a great project. I met Rachel Perkinson Dickens, a graduate of the WCHS Class
of 1997. To help celebrate their 20th Reunion this year, instead of planning a
trip somewhere, they decided to give to their home County with GiveBackPacks.
Here are the pertinent details…
Did YOU know?
North Carolina has one of the highest hunger rates in America. More than 1 in 4
children in North Carolina struggle with hunger. Hungry children have trouble
concentrating, get sick more often, and are less likely to perform well on athletic
fields and in classrooms.
How CAN you help?
Join the Warren County High School Class of 1997 to reach our goal of packing
200 GiveBackPacks. Each GiveBackPack provides easy-open, ready-to-eat food
and school supplies. The packs will be distributed through the elementary
schools to Warren County children in need.
What DO you do?
● Follow the instructions provided to make a GiveBackPack
● Donate school supplies or food items and bring them to designated
drop-off locations.
● Make a monetary donation and let us put together a
GiveBackPack for you. You can sponsor one pack for $35.
● Ask your business, church, or community organization to get
involved.
How to Make a GiveBackPack:
Start with a backpack & add some of these:
● Glue Sticks
● Crayola markers
● Crayons
● #2 pencils
● Wide-ruled notebook paper
● Spiral bound notebook
● Erasers
And fill it up with these:
● Soup
● Dried fruit
● Peanut butter
● Whole grain cereal/granola bars
● Canned tuna, chicken, or beans
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● Mac & cheese, rice, whole grain pasta
● Fruit cups in light syrup or applesauce cups
● 100% fruit juice boxes or shelf-stable box milk
● Spaghetti & Meatballs, Ravioli, Beefaroni, Lasagna
Bring it Here:
BB&T, Warrenton
Demond Andrews Barbershop, Warrenton
4 Girls and A Comb Salon, Warrenton
Tarheel Tire, Warrenton
Whistle Stop Cafe, Norlina
or participating area churches
*Collecting filled packs and donations through August 14, 2017
Steve Owens & the Summertime Band at 33rd Littleton-Lake Gaston Festival Friday and Saturday September 1 & 2
The two-day event on Friday, September 1 and Saturday, September 2, located
in Littleton at the intersection of Hwys 158 and 903 at the stop light, will be packed
with activities for all the family.
Opening the event on Friday night at 7 p.m. will be Steve Owens and the
Summertime Band. Bring your chairs and your dancing feet for an evening of
dancing in the town’s parking lot in downtown Littleton on Hwy 158. Food vendors
and carnival rides start at 5 p.m.
Saturday’s entertainment lineup will start on stage at 10 a.m. and run through
4p.m.: 10 - 10:30 a.m. RR Line Dancers (Dance group); 11 – 11:45 a.m. John
White & Still Mountain Railroad (Blue Grass); Noon 1st Raffle Drawing; 12:30 - 2
p.m. The G. Palmer Blues Band (Variety); 2:30 - 3 p.m. Open Mike; 3 p.m. 2nd
Raffle Drawing; 3:30 – 4 p.m. Open Mike.
Stray Cats Rod and Custom Show will be located in the parking lot behind BB&T
and Futrell Pharmacy Services.
Raffle prize winners will be drawn at Noon. & 3 p.m. on Saturday (do not have to
be present to win). Tickets are available now for $1 donation each from any
Littleton Lions Club member, as well as at the Festival Information Booth
September 1 & 2.
Littleton Lions Club will be cooking 1,000 lbs barbeque which will be sold from the
Pepsi Booths in sandwiches Friday night at $4 or $8 per pound. And, on Saturday
from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. by the plate at $8 that includes slaw, baked beans and
bread, & by the pound. Eat-out under the tent in the food court, or eat-in at the
Lions Den on Ransom St. Tickets can be purchased from any Littleton Lions Club
member and at the Festival Information Booth.
Festival now in its 33rd year continues to promote Littleton as a place to live and
do business, and provide a two-day event where everyone can go and have fun.
Money raised will go to local organizations, and Lion’s service projects.
For more information call (252) 676-5623.
September 1 and 2 Littleton-Lake Gaston Festival
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Make a date to attend the 33rd Littleton-Lake Gaston Festival in downtown
Littleton starting at 7 p.m. on Friday night with Steven Owens and the
Summertime Band. Return Saturday for a day of family fun from 10 a.m. – 4
p.m. Watch for weekly press releases for festival details. Organized by the
Littleton Lions Club. For more information contact (252) 676-5623.
Come Home to Christmas – A Tour of Historic Warrenton 2 & 3 December Presented by Preservation Warrenton
Start saving the dates now…Preservation Warrenton presents “Come Home to
Christmas: A Tour of Historic Warrenton”. This unique tour will be held Saturday
and Sunday, December 2nd and 3rd, 2017. Tickets give you access to 10
properties dressed in their “Christmas finery” and are only $25 in Advance or
$30 Day of the Tour.
Saturday Hours: 10 am until 5 pm
Sunday Hours: 1 until 5 pm
Contact Info: Megan Shepardson (252) 204-9908/
[email protected]
Post Office Box 944, Warrenton, NC 27589
Visit our website: preservationwarrenton.com
What’s Going On News from your fellow Chamber Members…
Looking for news from our members…have a sale? A special event? If you’d like
your business or event featured just send me an email with all the relevant
information to [email protected] . I’ll add it to next week’s
newsletter.
- Lakeland Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Presents Home Grown Blue
Grass on 12 August at 8:00pm. Ticket reservations at 252-586-3124,
ext. 3. Sure to be a great show!
- Lakeland Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Presents “Church Basement
Ladies.” You will recognize these ladies as they witness the Church year
unfold from below the House of God. September 15, 16, 22, 23 & 24.
For reservations call 252-586-3124 ext. 3 or buy them online at
www.lakelandtc.org. Tickets are $16 for Adults and $9 for Students.
