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Smart Beginnings is looking for an Infant Toddler Specialist.
The deadline to apply is Friday, June 14.
To find the position description and to apply,
click here.
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FREE MARKETING WORKSHOP HOSTED BY LAKES MEDIA
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When:
June 11,12 and 13
Where:
Stratford Conference Center | 149 Piney Forest Road
Overwhelmed by all of the marketing options available today?
New digital opportunities plus tried and true traditional methods make it a challenge to find the
right mix
for your advertising message. Lakes Media invites you to a
free
marketing workshop that can help you grow your business.
Workshop days and times:
Tuesday, June 11
9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12
9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3 p.m.
Thursday, June 13
9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Each session is limited to 20 attendees and registration will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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MASON WINS CRUISE IN FOR GRACE A LOT
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Grace A Lot Ministries hosted a fundraising car show at Marion Baptist Church on Saturday, May 4, 2019. The show featured a show award and accepted donations for the ministry from participants. Over $1,000 was donated to help cover ministry costs. The effort was a huge fundraising success.
Cruise in for Grace A Lot was a competitive car show. Cindy Mason of Gretna won the People’s Choice Award for her 1967 Mustang Cobra Jet. 43 cars and trucks entered the show.
Grace A Lot operates a clothes closet based at the former Weal Presbyterian Church. The closet provides seasonal clothing and shoes for infants to adults. The mission serves both men and women. The ministry accepts gently used clothing as well as anyone with a healthy desire to volunteer. The ministry is currently gearing up for fall Back to School with school supplies and coats for children.
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IALR INSTALLS ELITE TESTING EQUIPMENT WITH TOBACCO COMMISSION FUNDING
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The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) has installed a new, elite research instrument as part of its efforts to establish an ISO-Certified Analytical Testing Facility. A recent grant award from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission (TRRC) included the equipment purchase. With the instrument, IALR will support the marketability and safety testing needs of the agricultural community in the TRRC footprint. The organization also takes another step toward becoming the Commonwealth’s premier agricultural lab with a heavy focus on industrial hemp.
“As a proud leader in agriculture, it is important for Virginia to continue to set the pace with premier technology and support to bring new crops to market,” said Delegate Danny Marshall, who also serves as a commissioner for the TRRC. “I am pleased to help the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research remain a cutting-edge facility with the services to meet and exceed the needs of our area’s hard-working agriculturalists.”
Organic vegetable, tobacco, wine, hops, barley and industrial hemp are just some of the markets requiring testing for safety and marketability. The lab will help new farmers entering these potentially profitable sectors by providing accessible, affordable testing for pesticides, heavy metals, biological contaminants and more. The program aims to diversify the region’s agricultural outputs, promote agribusiness growth and increase agribusiness profitability.
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DANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS
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Ms. Charlene Bowman has been appointed as Chief Academic Officer, Secondary and Dr. Cynthia C. Williams has been appointed as Chief Academic Officer, Elementary, effective July 1, 2019.
Ms. Bowman has served in a variety of roles including: Counselor, Special Education Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, and Director of Special Education and Gifted Education during her 28 years of service in public schools. Ms. Bowman currently serves as Director of Middle and High School Programs and has served Danville Public Schools since 2014.
Dr. Williams is joining Danville Public Schools after serving public schools for nearly 27 years. She has served as a Teacher, Principal, Director of Testing, Executive Director of Instruction and Assistant Superintendent of Instruction during her tenure of service in public schools. Dr. Williams currently serves as Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Radford University.
The appointments of a Chief Academic Officer, Secondary and a Chief Academic Officer, Elementary are the result of the Superintendent’s executive response to goals which are clearly defined in the Danville Public Schools Strategic Plan for 2018 – 2023 (Student Achievement, Personnel Development, and Environmental Factors). Specifically, these new appointments will assist in meeting the following division objectives:
• Enhancing and expanding instructional leadership capacity, principal leadership coaching, and accountability.
• Transforming and ensuring that special education/services related to exceptional education are exemplary and aligned with best practices.
• Implementing the Virginia Tiered System of Supports with fidelity.
• Enhancing student intervention services.
Ms. Bowman and Dr. Williams will begin working collaboratively to transition into their new roles immediately and co-lead teaching and learning in DPS.
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ODAC HOSTS 2019 VIRGINIA CATTLEMEN'S FIELD DAY
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For more information, contact:
Tracy Fitzsimmons, Virginia Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director
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AVERETT UNIVERSITY AND PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARTNER IN ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
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Averett University President Dr. Tiffany M. Franks and Piedmont Community College (PCC) President Dr. Pamela G. Senegal signed an articulation agreement and a community educational partnership agreement between the two schools in order to make the transfer process to Averett smooth for graduates of PCC. These two agreements will bring the total to four between the two schools, which already provide options for Bachelor of Applied Science and Department of Nursing students.
The articulation agreement focuses on traditional students studying sociology and criminal justice, allowing for students who have completed PCC’s Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in criminal justice technology to transfer to Averett University and continue their education to earn a Bachelor of Science in sociology/criminal justice. The students will enter Averett with a junior status and can expect to graduate after completing a minimum of 60 credits at Averett.
The community educational partnership agreement, geared toward adult students entering Averett’s Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) program, guarantees acceptance of any PCC student to Averett who has completed an associate’s degree. All the students are required to have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE DANVILLE AREA HIRE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area announces the addition of Vanessa Scearce to their staff as Development Director. Vanessa joins our staff after a long career in the financial services industry. She has been employed at USE Credit Union and Goodyear-Danville Family Credit Union. Her most recent position was VP of Mortgage and Business Development at Beacon Credit Union. Vanessa caught the vision of Boys & Girls Clubs while volunteering as the lead contact for the Beacon Credit Union Charity Golf Event to benefit the clubs. During recent years, she has also volunteered at the Blue Jeans Gala and the Great Futures Gala. She is very excited about being a part of the clubs mission to inspire all youth to reach their full potential as caring, productive and responsible citizens. Vanessa is a native of Danville and a graduate of GWHS and Danville Community College.
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COFFEE WITH KYLE: FRANK SCOTT INTERVIEW
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The Wendell Scott Foundation is proud to announce that NASCAR legend Kyle Petty of
Coffee with Kyle
on NBC Sports was in Danville, VA on Thursday, May 30 to interview our very own local legend, Frank Scott.
Kyle, who has interviewed renowned sportsmen such as Richard Petty, Tony Stewart, Dale & Ned Jarrett and Richard
Childress, held the interview at Main Street Coffee Emporium.
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IALR LAUNCHES NATION'S FIRST PLANT ENDOPHYTE RESEARCH CENTER
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The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) has launched the nation’s first Plant Endophyte Research Center to champion sustainable solutions for enhanced agricultural production around the globe. The Center leverages private and public partnerships and funding, an elite team of scientists dedicated to the field of biostimulant research, and exclusive equipment and testing services to further their work.
By first isolating and characterizing endophytes, or beneficial bacteria, from regional plants, IALR scientists then use these endophytes as a toolbox to fight common crop diseases and to increase overall plant growth and health. Additionally, technology, such as next-generation DNA sequencing, robotic and drone imaging, and data analytics, is used to find precisely what formulations work best in a crop-specific and environmental situation.
With a library of 2,000 endophyte strains already identified, IALR is well on its way to demonstrating the potential rewards of these natural microorganisms. Such benefits could include the reduction of chemical fertilizer use, the improvement of soil quality, the preservation of the environment and sustainable agricultural solutions—all while helping increase crop yields and plant health. IALR is already working with well-known industry players on licensing agreements and continues to actively seek other collaborators and research partners.
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BLUE RIDGE FIBERBOARD SOUND STOP
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DANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AWARD WINNERS
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During the George Washington High School graduation ceremony held on Friday, May 31, 2019, Danville Public Schools (DPS) announced the first ever Strategic Partnership Award winners.
The award, which will be given annually, goes to a business, organization, or an individual who has given their time, talent, and/or financial resources to support DPS programs and initiatives that are both transformative and innovative for ALL DPS students.
The 2019 Strategic Partnership Award Winners are:
The City of Danville
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR)
The J.T.-Minnie Maude Charitable Trust
Noblis
Rick Barker Properties
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