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(Update: All Appointments Filled) COVID-19 vaccination appointments available online or by phone for Tuesday, Feb. 16, in Burgaw

PENDER COUNTY – COVID-19 Vaccination appointments are NOW being accepted for Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the Pender County Health Department, 803 S. Walker St. in Burgaw.

Citizens may schedule an appointment online on the county’s website, pendercountync.gov, and click on the red banner across the screen.

Citizens without the ability to make an appointment online can call 910-663-4200 for assistance.

There is limited vaccine available.

If citizens miss this opportunity to be vaccinated, continue to monitor the county’s website, Pender County’s Facebook page, and the local news for future vaccine appointments.

Pender County Presidents’ Day hours

PENDER COUNTY – Pender County offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 15 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

The Health Department and COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center will be closed.  The normal weekly vaccine schedule will not be impacted.

Trash and Recycling Convenience Centers and the Transfer Station remain open on their regular schedule.

Solid waste trash stickers are available after presenting a hard copy of a tax bill showing the proper code for proof of payment. Without a tax bill solid waste personnel can’t issue an updated sticker over the weekend or on Presidents’ Day. For more details call 910-270-5011.

During normal office hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., residents can pick-up trash stickers at the Utilities office in Burgaw (910-259-1570) and Hampstead Annex building, Room 101. The Hampstead phone number is 910-270-6704. The annex offices will be closed Presidents’ Day.

All county offices, including the COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center, will reopen for business on Tuesday, Feb. 16 and the Pender County Board of County Commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, at 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw.

Gov. Cooper outlines timeline on Group 3 COVID-19 vaccine prioritization

Educators, school personnel and child care workers will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine beginning Feb. 24

North Carolina has administered more than 1 million first doses of vaccine

RALEIGH – Today Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. outlined a timeline for Group 3 frontline workers becoming eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, beginning with anyone working in child care or in PreK – 12 schools on February 24.

“I am grateful to all of our educators and school personnel for going above and beyond in this pandemic to care for children and help them continue to learn,” said Governor Cooper. “Starting with a smaller number of Group 3 frontline essential workers helps providers streamline vaccine distribution effectively and efficiently.”

Because vaccine supply continues to be limited and the Group 3 population of frontline essential workers is so large, the state needs to move to the next group gradually. Those working in child care and schools, such as teachers, bus and van drivers, custodial and maintenance staff, and food service workers, will be eligible first. This includes staff in child care centers and homes, Head Start Programs, Preschool and PreK programs, traditional public schools, charter schools and private schools. (See Deeper Dive for additional detail.)

States must vaccinate people in groups due to limited supply. North Carolina is currently vaccinating people in Groups 1 and 2, which include health care workers, long-term care staff and residents and people 65 and older. In the coming weeks, providers will continue to vaccinate these groups. More than 40 percent of North Carolina’s residents 65 and older have been vaccinated.
Under the timeline outlined today, the state plans to move to additional frontline workers on March 10th.

“Vaccine supply limitations continue to impact how fast we can get all North Carolinians vaccinated,” said Secretary Cohen. “Keep doing the 3Ws. Wear a mask, wait 6 feet apart, and wash your hands often. And be sure to visit YourSpotYourShot.nc.gov for accurate information.”

NCDHHS is working with partners to develop operational guidance to support child care and school staff in accessing vaccines. However, current prevention measures will not change. Schools can and should be providing in-person instruction. Under robust safety measures, all students can be in classrooms, with middle and high school students also following six-feet social distancing protocols.

As of today, North Carolina has administered more than 1 million first doses of vaccine and more than 1.5 million total doses.

North Carolina is expected to received more doses of vaccine over the coming weeks heading into March. This increase and certainty of advance knowledge into the supply chain several weeks out has allowed the state to plan to open vaccinations to group 3. As state officials receive more supply information, additional operational guidance will continue to be provided.

Detailed information about each vaccine group is online at YourShotYourSpot.nc.gov (English) or vacunate.nc.gov (Spanish).

Library presents genealogy panel: Tracing the Path of Free People of Color

PENDER COUNTY- On Saturday, Feb. 20 at 1 p.m., Pender County Library will host a panel of genealogists and historians for a discussion of the migrations of free people of color from Tidewater Virginia to southeastern North Carolina and westward going back to the 1600s. During the hour-long event, five genealogists and historians will tell the story of their ancestors and their ancestors’ communities.

The first African slaves in an English colony in the Americas were brought ashore in 1619 near Jamestown, in the Tidewater region of Virginia. In the first several decades of slavery in the English American colonies, a small portion of African Americans were able gain their freedom. Some of these free people of color chose to migrate to North Carolina, an early “frontier” where Virginians moved to seek land and fortune. Recollection of Virginia-North Carolina migration has faded in family memories, but the tracks remain in scattered records and stubborn bits of DNA that persist in descendants’ genomes.

The panel will include genealogists and historians Luke Alexander, Lisa Fanning, Tyrone Goodwyn, Andre Kearns, and Melvin Wilson. All panelists are descendants of free people of color who lived in the Tidewater region and/or migrated from there to southeastern North Carolina. Tyrone Goodwyn, the lead historian on the panel, is descended from free people of color in what is now Pender County.

Register online at bit.ly/pcl0220, or go to the library’s website, penderpubliclibrary.org, and follow the links under the Events tab. You can also call the library and staff will take your registration by phone. The event will be hosted on Zoom. There is no need to have a Zoom account; just click the link provided in the confirmation email and follow the prompts to download Zoom. The talk can be viewed on smartphone, tablet, or computer. Registration is required.

For more information or assistance, call Pender County Library at 910-259-1234 (Burgaw) or 910-270-4603 (Hampstead) during regular business hours.

Online COVID-19 vaccination appointments coming soon

Pender County Health Department prepares for online appointments

BURGAW – This week Pender County Health Department will begin offering online appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations based on vaccine availability.

You may also schedule via phone by calling 910-663-4200.

We are currently following NC DHHS Vaccine Guidance for Priority Groups 1 and 2.

  • Group 1 – Healthcare Workers
  • Group 2 – Anyone 65 years and older.

Please monitor this website, Facebook page, and the local news for updates on available appointments.

 

Request for Proposals NCDPS JCPC Continuation Funding FY 2021-23

The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council having studied the needs of juveniles in the county hereby publishes this Request for Proposals.  Deadline is February 19, 2021.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) anticipates annual funds in the above stated amount will be available for programs serving delinquent and at-risk youth beginning on or after July 1, 2021.   The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council may recommend certain programs for one or two-year funding awards dependent upon program performance, compliance with JCPC policy, and the availability of state JCPC allocation funds.

Based on identified needed programs and possible gaps in the service continuum, the following program types will be considered for funding:

  • Parent/Family Skill Building
  • Interpersonal Skill Building
  • Vocational Skills
  • Restitution/Community Service
  • Teen Court
  • Psychological Assessments
  • Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Prevention/Education
  • Sexual Offender Evaluation & Treatment

As a result of the Needs Assessment in the above-named county, programs that reduce risk, address the needs of juveniles, and increase protective factors will be considered for funding.

Elevated Risk Factors for delinquency: 

  • Regularly associating with other delinquent youth
  • Moderate to serious behavioral problems at school
  • Engaged in assaultive/aggressive behavior
  • Engaged in substance abuse
  • Inadequate supervision by parents/guardians
  • Referral to juvenile court prior to age 12
  • Prior involvement with juvenile court

Elevated Needs for adjudicated juveniles:

  • Association with other delinquent peers
  • Substance abuse; sexually offending behavior, mental health problems, involvement with juvenile court prior to age 12, multiple referrals to juvenile court
  • Parental supervision problems
  • Moderate to severe behavioral problems at school

Protective Factors to address risk and needs:

  1. Program services compatible with research that are shown to be effective with juvenile offenders.
  2. Program services are outcome-based.
  3. The program has an evaluation component.
  4. Program services detect gang participate and divert individuals, if applicable.

The web-based program application is available on line at the Department of Public Safety website:  https://www.ncdps.gov/Index2.cfm?a=000003,002476,002483,002482,002514   A virtual grant writing workshop is scheduled for February 10, 2021 from 9:30am – noon. Interested applicants register by Monday, February 8, 2021 at 5:00pm by emailing denise.bond@ncdps.gov

Only local public agencies, 501-C-3 non-profit corporations and local housing authorities will be considered for funding. For additional information regarding the application process:  Dee Turner, JCPC Chairperson/Designee at 910-663-3769.   For information about the grant writing workshop and other technical assistance:  Pam Stokes, Area Consultant at 910-920-4975.

The deadline for receiving applications is February 19, 2021.  Email to dturner@pendercountync.gov or deliver to:  805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC  28425.

Click here for a PDF of this Request for Proposals.

System Pressure Advisory in Maple Hill neighborhoods rescinded

Pender County Utilities issued a Pressure Advisory on Feb. 4,  to our  water customers in Maple Hill for the locations of Wooten Road from address 455-763, and all Wootena Road, Lum Drive, and John Pickett Road.
Bacteriological analysis results of drinking water samples collected after completion of the water system upgrade on Thursday show no coliform bacteria present.
The system has resumed normal operations, and customers may use the water without boiling.
Additional flushing was performed in this area on Friday to help remove trapped air and any loose sediment from the repairs.
Please, remove and clean strainers on faucets in your house to also remove potential debris,
The system pressure advisory is hereby rescinded today, February 05, 2021.

YWCA Grandparent Support Network opens to Pender County grandparents

The Grandparents Support Network (GSN) is a peer support group for grandparents or relative caregivers who are providing full-time care for their grandchildren.

GSN meetings the third Thursday of each month, starting at 5:30 p.m. Due to the pandemic, all meetings are virtual. All meetings are free.

Sign-ups are available at https://bit.ly/3m72Qc

Program highlights include:

  • Education on relevant topics from expert
    guest speakers
  • Social and emotional skill-building
    groups and physical activities for
    grandchildren
  • Academic support for students through
    case management
  • Social support for grandchildren from
    peers and trained, professional staff
  • Acknowledge ACE (Adverse Childhood
    Experiences) by promoting resiliency &
    the five protective factors

Learn more about GSN www.ywca-lowercapefear.org/gsn
Partner with Prevent Child Abuse America and use Circle of Parents Self-
Help Support Model


Services available at no cost to participants.

System Pressure Advisory for Wooten, Wootena roads, Lum Drive, and John Picket Road

Water customers of Maple Hill Water & Sewer District in the area of Wooten Road from address 455-763, and all Wootena Road, Lum Drive, and John Pickett Road, will be without water from 9:30 to 11:30, today. A Pressure Advisory Notice is in effect. The water outage is so contractors can connect interconnections with ONWASA. This work is being completed for the interconnection with ONWASA water system.
Water service will be returned upon completion of the work. Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system.
Therefore, consumers in the area noted above are advised to boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation) or use bottled water until this advisory is lifted. This advisory will be in effect for a minimum of 24 hours.
Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water. Water customers are strongly urged to conserve water whenever possible.
This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.
This advisory will go into effect on Thursday at 12:30 until we receive a clear Bac T-test from the lab sometime around noon on Friday 2-5-202.
On Friday, Feb. 5, the water line on Hwy 50 and Wooten Road will receive a flush which some people may see some color and sediment temporarily. This is normal and non-harmful to the customer.
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