Orange County to host “Welcome to Medicare” seminars
The Orange County Department on Aging and the NC Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) has partnered with the Orange County Public Library to host free “Welcome to Medicare” seminars.
The seminar topics will introduce Medicare Parts A & B, Medicare Advantage, Part D Prescription Drug Coverage, Medicare Supplement Insurance, and programs to assist with Medicare costs.
The seminars are free and open to the public. However, space is limited so participants are encouraged to register in advance.
Seminar Dates and Times
Wednesday, June 29, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Orange County Public Library
137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough NC
Register at 919-245-2015 by Tuesday, June 28
Wednesday, July 13, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Online Class using Zoom
Register at www.orangecountync.gov/Medicare101_july
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Monday, August 15, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Orange County Public Library
137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough NC
Register at 919-245-2015 by Friday, August 12
In addition, certified counselors are available to meet with you individually, in-person or virtually via Zoom, to explain the basics of Medicare. Book an appointment online or call 919-245-4274.
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 Members of the Journey of Reconciliation in 1947 included, left to right: Worth Randle, Wallace Nelson, Ernest Bromley, James Peck, Igal Roodenko, Bayard Rustin, James Felmet, George Houser and Andrew Johnson.
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Special Court Session on June 17 to Address Orange County Convictions of 1947 Freedom Riders
The community is invited to a special session of Orange County Superior Court scheduled for June 17, 2022 at 2 p.m. in the Historic Courthouse in Hillsborough (106 E. King Street). Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood will open the court session and Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Allen Baddour will preside. The sole matter before the Court will be a Motion for Appropriate Relief seeking to vacate posthumously the 1947 convictions of four original Freedom Riders in the Civil Rights movement.
On April 9, 1947, an interracial group of 16 men began the Journey of Reconciliation, the first “freedom ride,” to challenge continued Jim Crow segregation on buses despite the 1946 U.S. Supreme Court Morgan v. Virginia ruling declaring segregation on interstate travel unconstitutional. After an overnight stay in Chapel Hill, the buses prepared to leave. The riders, Black and white, sat in front, while an angry mob of cab drivers gathered outside the bus.
Police were called to the scene. Four riders—Bayard Rustin, Igal Roodenko, Andrew Johnson and Joseph Felmet—were arrested for Disorderly Conduct for refusing to move from the front of the bus. The four men subsequently were convicted in the Orange County Courthouse in Hillsborough and sentenced to serve 30 days on a chain gang. Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin later wrote about his experiences of incarceration and hard labor in North Carolina, and this work is credited with reforming the practice of prison chain gangs.
“While this judicial action is taking place 75 years after the injustice occurred, never should we falter in examining past wrongs, seeking reparation, and lifting those heavy burdens from our hearts and minds so that future generations may know justice,” said Renée Price, Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners. “We also must recognize the brave individuals who stood up in the face of Jim Crow to demand our humanity and our liberation. Seeking legal redress for Roodenko, Rustin, Felmet and Johnson as we prepare for the Juneteenth holiday is timely and relevant.”
A short program will be part of the court session and will include Price, District Attorney James R. Woodall, Public Defender Woodrena Baker-Harrell, Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, Dr. Freddie Parker, Professor Emeritus of History at NCCU, LaTarndra Strong, President of the Northern Orange Branch of the NAACP, and Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue. Family members and friends of Mr. Rustin, Mr. Roodenko, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Felmet will attend this event and will also participate. For those unable to attend in person, the court session and program will be live-streamed.
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County Government Academy celebrates 2022 graduates
The 2022 cohort of the Orange County Government Academy finished its eight-session course on Tuesday, June 7, prior to the Board of Commissioners' business meeting.
he class toured several county facilities, including the 911 center and the Animal Shelter, and received presentations from more than a dozen county departments. The class began with an overview of county government provided by Kara Millonzi of the UNC School of Government.
The course is offered each spring. Sign-ups will begin in the fall. Click here for more information.
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Upcoming events at the Senior Centers
Father's Day BBQ Bash
What better way to celebrate the special father figures in your life than with a delicious plate of Gillis BBQ and LIVE music from the talented Culbreth Father & Son Duo. Join us to celebrate fathers, father figures, and the special people in our lives. Enjoy some of your favorite hits from Eric Clapton, Bee Gees, Doobie Brothers, Everly Brothers, and more!
Date: Friday, June 17; Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015
Activity #233009-01; Register by: Tuesday, June 14; Fee: $5.00 |
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Orange County receives third positive rabies test of 2022Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) has received its third positive rabies test result of the year, according to the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. This incident involved a sheep and occurred in Hillsborough, NC. The County recorded a total of four positive cases last year and eight the year before. OCAS was made aware of this incident on Monday, June 6, when the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health contacted Animal Control and notified them that a sheep from Hillsborough had tested positive for rabies. The sheep had died and was submitted for testing over the weekend. Because the owners of the sheep had possible exposure to rabies due to handling the animal, a Communicable Disease Nurse from the Orange County Health Department will evaluate the risk of rabies exposure. As is always the case, a decision about the post-exposure prophylaxis that protects people from rabies is based upon an assessment of all the factors involved in this type of situation. Other livestock on this property will be evaluated by a veterinarian from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Rabies is a fatal, viral infection. It is important for the health of your family and your pets to make sure your pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations. Your veterinarian is the best source of information on vaccinations for your pet. When there is “a reasonable suspicion of rabies exposure” to a dog, cat, or ferret with a valid vaccination history, that pet must receive a booster shot within 96 hours (four days). By contrast, an unvaccinated cat or dog must either be euthanized or quarantined for a period up to four months (or six months for a ferret). In North Carolina and other areas, rabies is commonly found in raccoons, skunks, foxes, coyotes, wolves, groundhogs and beavers. A host species of rabies in our own region and others is the bat. Of the few cases of rabies in humans in our country in recent years, most have been traced to bats. If there is any possibility of exposure from a bat, it is critical that citizens immediately contact their animal control program. If an incident involving a bat – or other rabies vector, such as a raccoon or skunk – should occur outside regular hours of service, an Animal Control Officer should be reached right away through Emergency Communications (9-1-1). For more information, you may review the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention. You may also visit http://www.orangecountync.gov/307/Rabies. |
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