PUBLIC NOTICE
HOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
May 17, 2012 Training Session
The Hoke County Board of Social Services will have a training session on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 4:00 PM in the Commissioner’s Room located in the Pratt Building, 227 N. Main Street, Raeford, NC. The public is invited to attend. For further information, please contact the Hoke County Department of Social Services at 910-875-8725.
May 21, 2012 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
The Hoke County Board of Social Services will hold an open meeting on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 4:00 PM in the Commissioner’s Room located in the Pratt Building, 227 N. Main Street, Raeford, NC. The public is invited to attend. For further information, please contact the Hoke County Department of Social Services at 910-875-8725.
The Hoke County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council anticipates funds from the Department of Public Safety Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in the amount of $68,626 that was originally to allocated to a program that has now withdrawn from consideration for the fiscal year 2012-2013 beginning on, or after, July 1, 2012.
The use of DJJ funds in this county requires a 10% local match and will serve delinquent and at-risk youth in the following needed Programs: Teen Court, Interpersonal Skill Building, and Restitution/Community Service.
Proposed Program Services should target the following Risk Factors for Delinquency or Repeat Delinquency: Over a majority of youth are age 12 or older when 1st delinquent offenses is alleged in complaint; Youth have Moderate to Serious School Behavior Problems; and Youth sometimes and /or regularly associates with negative peers.
Programs should also address the following concerns as reported in the Needs Assessments for Adjudicated Youth: Peer Domain: Youth sometimes and/or regularly associates with delinquent peers; Individual Domain: Youth needs Mental Health assessment and/or further treatment; Family Domain: Lack/Inability of proper parental supervision; and School Domain: Youth have Moderate to Serious school behavior problems resulting in short and long term suspensions, expulsions and truancy.
Applicants are being sought that are able to address the following legislatively mandated items: 1. Program services compatible with research that is 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 participation and divert individuals Local public agencies, 501(c) (3) non-profit corporations and local housing authorities are invited to submit applications (Program Agreements) for programs addressing the above elements.
In order to apply for FY 2012-2013 JCPC funding, you must complete and submit your Program Application online by accessing the new NC ALLIES application at https://CP.NCDJJDP.ORG/CP For further information contact the Division. of Juvenile Justice Area Office by calling Ronald Tillman, DJJ Area Consultant at (919) 323-6845. Deadline for Application is: June 8, 2012 by 5:00 P.M. Deliver 5 copies of the applications to Tom Landry at the Division of Juvenile Justice located at: 127 W. Elwood Ave Raeford, NC 28376
The Hoke County Health Department and Hoke County Farm Bureau are offering free health screenings and more at the Healthy Living for a Lifetime event. Screenings will be offered on May 16, 2012 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Walmart, 4545 Fayetteville Rd, Raeford.
Screenings offered include Cholesterol, Blood Glucose, Blood Pressure, Body Mass Index, Bone Density, and Vascular Ultrasound. Educational materials, promotional items and refreshments will also be available.
For more information, please call 919-706-4159 or contact Hoke County Farm Bureau at 910-875-4091.
The Hoke County Farmers Market will open on Saturday May 5, 2012. The Farmer Market features all locally grown seasonal produce, fruits, berries, herbs and flowers. Hoke County Master Gardeners will have rain barrels available as well as water conversation tips. Come out and meet your local farmers.
Main Street in Raeford
Every Saturday from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
May 5, 2012 through October 27, 2012
Rockfish Community Center on Lindsay Road
Every Tuesday from 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
May 8, 2012 – October 30, 2012
For more information contact please contact Wanda Cohen, Market Manager, at 910-489-4842 or the Hoke County Extension Service at 910-875-3461.
ONE-STOP VOTING SITES AND SCHEDULE
FOR THE 2012 PRIMARY ELECTION
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections Office One-Stop Site will vote at the Hoke County Administrative Office Building at 227 North Main Street in Raeford, North Carolina during the following dates and times:
- Thursday, April 19, 2012 through Friday, May 4, 2012 from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm
- Sunday, April 29, 2012 from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm
- Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm
Puppy Creek
The Puppy Creek One-Stop Site will vote at the Matthew Rouse Community Center at 373 Pittman Grove Church Road (off Highway 401 North) in Raeford, North Carolina during the following dates and times:
- Thursday, April 19, 2012 through Friday, May 4, 2012 from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm
- Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm
For further information, please contact the Hoke County Board of Elections at 910-875-8751.
The Hoke County Health Department Board of Health will hold an open meeting on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the Board of Health Conference Room at the Hoke County Health Department, 683 East Palmer Road, Raeford, NC.
The public is invited to attend.
For further information, please contact the Hoke County Health Department at 910-875-3717.
The Spring Edition 2012 Hoke County Government Newsletter is here!
Click HERE to read it and enjoy!
Past Issues:
The Hoke County Regional Water System has announced the Phase 5 Construction and Future Service rates. Click HERE for detailed information.
Once the construction phase is over and sign ups are no longer allowed the cost of a tap will revert to the regular total price of $2,050.00.
Citizens residing in areas where new distribution lines will be installed are encouraged to contact the Hoke County Public Works Office for early application to receive reduced tap fees. The Hoke County Public Works office is located at 423 E. Central Ave, Raeford, NC.
Please click HERE for additional information, including a map of the new distribution areas.
If you have any questions regarding the Phase V construction please contact Hoke County Public Works at 910-875-6704.
Hoke County Public Works has received authorization to begin construction of the Phase V Water Improvements Project.
Citizens residing in areas where new distribution lines will be installed are encouraged to contact the Hoke County Public Works Office for early application to receive reduced tap fees. The Hoke County Public Works office is located at 423 E. Central Ave, Raeford, NC.
Please click HERE for additional information, including a map of the new distribution areas.
If you have any questions regarding the Phase V construction please contact Hoke County Public Works at 910-875-6704.
*****TAX NOTICE FOR ALL HOKE COUNTY TAX PAYERS****
TAKE NOTICE, beginning November 1, 2011 the Hoke County Tax Department will take part in the NC Debt Set-Off Program. This program will allow the tax department to intercept Income Tax Refunds and Lottery Winnings. All taxpayers are encouraged to bring all tax accounts current or make approved satisfactory payment arrangements before October 31, 2011.
*******This advertisement serves as notice to all taxpayers of Hoke County. *******
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