Phlebotomy training at VC’s Calhoun County Center begins Monday, Nov. 5. Those who would like to enroll should not miss the registration session on Monday, Oct. 29.

Victoria College’s Workforce and Continuing Education Department will be offering several health care training courses at the VC Calhoun County Center this fall.

Insurance Coding classes begin Tuesday, Nov. 13 and run through Thursday, Dec. 13 every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5 to 9 p.m. For those interested in the insurance coding class, there is a mandatory registration and orientation scheduled on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. at the VC Calhoun County Center.

Medical Assisting classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 18 and run through Thursday, Nov. 8 each Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5 to 9 p.m. Those interested in enrolling in the medical assisting course should plan to attend the mandatory registration and orientation is scheduled on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. at the VC Calhoun County Center.

Training classes for Nurse Aide for Healthcare begins Wednesday, Sept. 19 and runs through Wednesday, Nov. 19 each Monday and Wednesday evening from 5 to 9 p.m. Those interested in enrolling in the nurse aide training class should plan to attend the registration and orientation session scheduled on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 5 p.m. at the VC Calhoun County Center.

Phlebotomy training begins Monday, Nov. 5 and runs through Wednesday, Dec. 9 each Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:45 p.m. Those who are interested in the phlebotomy class should plan to attend the registration and orientation session on Monday, Oct. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the VC Calhoun County Center.

Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. Please call (361) 574-6415 for more information.

To enroll in courses or get more information, please contact Radonna Brown at (361) 582-2432.

With the current outbreak of West Nile virus in Texas, controlling the spread of mosquitoes is more important than ever. Following is some information and suggestions from the Dept. of State Health. More information can be obtained from your AgriLife Extension office.

Some quick facts about mosquito life cycle, breeding, and water sources:

• Once mosquitoes find a suitably polluted puddle of water, they lay eggs. Eggs take about a day to hatch and the larvae 5-8 days at 30 degrees C (86 deg F). Once they pupate it’s another 36 hours before the adult emerges. So its 10-14 days typically for development. Standing water must remain for about that length of time before it is likely to breed mosquitoes.

• Clean water is not so much an issue, but if rain water is mixed with leaves and/or soil and sits in the sun for a week or so, it gets pretty attractive for mosquitoes. In addition, water where fish are present, such as a pond or permanent stream is not usually a big source of mosquitoes.

Remember the 4 D’s

• DUSK/DAWN- Stay indoors at Dusk/Dawn. This is the time of day that mosquitoes are most active.

• DEET-Use insect repellents that contain Deet when going outside, especially at times closer to dawn or dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

• DRAIN – Remove all areas of standing water. Examples are pet dishes, birdbaths, and water dishes under potted plants. Repair faulty French drains. Remove debris from rain gutters. Mosquitoes will breed in this debris since it is normally damp under the debris. Remove all piles of dead leaf material from under trees and shrubs. This also is a breeding site.

• DRESS- Avoid being bitten by mosquitoes by wearing light colored long sleeved shirts and long pants when going outside.

The Friends of the Seadrift Library will sponsor the 4th Annual Junk in the Trunk Sale on October 27, 2012.  Rent a space for $20 and bring your treasures to sell.  Location is the First National Bank of Seadrift parking lot on Hwy. 185.  Hours 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

To reserve your slot or,for more information call Nan Burnett at 832-276-5948; Linda Curry at 713-305-6724 or 361-785-3420; or Alene Haynie at 361-785-5781.

Buy – Sell – Have a Good Time!