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Alamance County Health Department Awarded Reaccreditation – Receives Reaccreditation with Honors Designation

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioners, County News, Employees, General News, Health.

BURLINGTON – Alamance County Health Department (ACHD) was one of eight health departments awarded reaccreditation status by the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation (NCLHDA) Board on November 22, 2019.

“All of the agencies recently achieving reaccreditation have much to be proud of. They have not only demonstrated their ability to meet a set of important performance standards but excelled in many areas. Through reaccreditation, these agencies demonstrate a strong commitment to continuously work to improve the quality of services provided to their respective communities,” comments Amy Belflower Thomas, NC Local Health Department Accreditation Administrator.

Reaccreditation with Honors designation was awarded to seven agencies. This honorary designation was implemented for the first time in the fall of 2017 to recognize agencies that especially excelled in their accreditation assessment by missing one or less activities within each of five standards set by the NCLHDA program. ACHD received 100% completion on all 147 reaccreditation activities in all five standards. With successful completion, the health department’s reaccreditation period is 2019-2023.

“I could not be more proud of our reaccreditation with honors. It is a true testament to the hard work and integrity our public health professionals demonstrate each day in providing quality services and programming to improve health in Alamance,” stated Health Director Stacie Saunders.

North Carolina is the first state in the country to mandate accreditation for its local health departments. The purpose of the accreditation program is to assure a basic level of capacity and services in each of the local health departments across the state.

Since the pilot program involving six local health departments began in 2004, all eighty-five health departments have all been initially accredited and reaccredited at least once. The process of accreditation includes three major components – a self-assessment completed by the agency, a site visit by a multidisciplinary team of peers to review performance standards, and determination of accreditation status by an independent Accreditation Board comprised of state and local public health officials, Board of Health members, County Commissioners, and public members.

The NC Local Health Department Accreditation program is a collaboration of the North Carolina Institute for Public Health (part of the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) and the North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors.

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will recognize ACHD for their reaccreditation achievement at the December 16 meeting.

Voter Photo ID Information

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, County News, Election 2020, Elections, General News.

Voter ID Information

The Alamance County Board of Elections would like to remind citizens that voters will need to bring an acceptable form of photo ID to vote beginning in 2020. 

To help voters with the changes in the law, the North Carolina State Board of Elections will be sending a flyer to voters by mail.  The flyer tells voters about the changes in the law.  It gives voters information about how voter ID works, requirements for photo IDs, and how to get a FREE Voter ID card from your local board of elections.

The informational flyer from the State Board of Elections will be delivered to voters via US Mail.   You can also download it at the following address: https://alamancecountync.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/voterid_2019Mailing01_FINAL.pdf

Isley and Parker Named 2019 Co-Winners of the Citizen Volunteer of the Year, Finalists and Others Honored

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Awards, Boards and Committees, Commissioners, County Manager, County News, General News.

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners awarded the “Citizen Volunteer of the Year” and honored other finalists for their service at a luncheon held on Thursday, December 5, 2019.  Chair Amy Galey presented the top award to Lee Isley, Planning Board and Recreation and Parks Commission Member and Edna Parker, Social Services Board Member.  They were among six finalists for the award which was chosen by the county commissioners.  Isley and Parker are the fourth recipients of this award and the first co-winners.

Lee Isley was nominated for his professionalism and leadership on the Planning Board Sub-committee in the rewrite of the Heavy Industrial Development Ordinance.  He is serving his second term on the Alamance County Planning Board and an active member of the Recreation and Parks Commission.  Mr. Isley demonstrated through his work on the sub-committee that he was dedicated to the Planning Board and the development of Alamance County.

Edna Parker was nominated for her efforts in improving the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of this county.  She served her first term on the Social Service Board back in 1992, she has been appointed by the NC Social Services Commission, Alamance County Social Service Board, and serving currently as an appointee of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners.  Ms. Parker has served as Chair of the NC Social Services Commission as well as Chair of the local Social Services Board.  She upholds the mission of Social Services by advocating for the well-being of the citizens of Alamance County.  Her leadership with the Social Services Board has assisted citizens along the journey of becoming self-sufficient.  Ms. Parker is an active community member serving on other boards such as:  Women’s Resource Center, Alamance Arts, and Alamance Chamber Women’s Symposium.

Other Citizen Volunteer of the Year Finalists:

  • Courtney Doi
  • Paul Walker
  • Kelly May
  • Lawrence Abbott, Jr

Members of the following boards/committees were in attendance: Alamance Beautiful Commission; Adult Care Home Community Advisory Council; Nursing Home Community Advisory Council; Planning Committee for Services to the Elderly; Board of Equalization and Review; Recreation and Parks Commission; Alamance County Planning Board; Historic Properties Commission; Justice Advisory Council; Library Committee; Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Local Emergency Planning Committee; Social Services Board; Tourism Development Authority; Workforce Development and Voluntary Agriculture District Board.

The Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award was started in 2016 as a way to recognize volunteers for their commitment and passion for helping others; and honoring exemplary volunteers who have shown outstanding service to the county.  The finalist have to serve on a board or committee that is appointed by the County Commissioners.  The County Commissioners review each nomination and make a selection based on the volunteer’s leadership, service and efforts in improving the quality of community life.

Information on serving on a county board/committee can be found on the county website at: https://www.alamance-nc.com/boardscommittees/ .

Alamance County Boards/Committees Vacancies

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Boards and Committees, Commissioners, Community, County News, General News.

Board/CommitteeOpening/VacancyApplication Deadline
Adult Care Home CAC6 vacanciesongoing
Nursing Home CAC2 vacanciesongoing
Alamance County Planning Board2 vacancies12/6/2019
Historic Properties Commission6 vacancies12/6/2019
Veterans Service Committee7 vacancies12/6/2019
Planning Committee for Services to the Elderly7 vacanciesongoing
Board of Health2 vacancies; 1) General Public &
2) Optometrist		12/6/2019

This the 8th day of November, 2019.

Please note the various application deadlines for each citizen advisory board/committee; however, applications will be accepted anytime. All applicants must be residents of Alamance County unless serving in a special representation role to fill a state requirement. For more information on these and other citizen advisory boards/ committees and for an online application, visit the Alamance County website at www.alamance-nc.com and click on the Boards tab. Contact Clerk to the Board, Tory Frink, at tory.frink@alamance-nc.com or (336)228-1312 with any questions.

Public Hearing on a Designation of Historic Landmark for the Turner Family Farm

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Boards and Committees, County News, General News, Planning, Public Events.

GRAHAM – The Turner Family Farm, home of revolutionary war patriot James Turner Jr., located at 2458 Brucewood Rd. in Graham, has been nominated to be recognized as an historic landmark. This is the site of Revolutionary War Patriot James Turner Jr’s Family Farm. James was born in Pennsylvania circa 1758. The Turner family originally came to and settled in the Haw River area in 1760 when James was a very young child.

The Turner family farmed in the local area prior to the start of the war. In October of 1778, at the age of 20, James first volunteered and enlisted as a private in the Continental Army serving under Captain Joseph Young. Fighting in many battles, including the Battle of Lindley Mill, he was later discharged in March of 1779. In the month of February 1781, he again entered into service of the Continental Army – volunteering as a private in a company commanded by Captain George Hodges. He fought in a number of battles including the Battle of Guilford Old Courthouse on March 15th of that year and finished his second tour of duty shortly thereafter. As a patriot, he again volunteered, serving a third time in August of 1781 as private in a company under the command of Captain John Clendennin. In September of 1781 his company was surprised and captured by Tory forces two miles north of Hillsboro. He was held captive for eight months by the British in Charlotte and was later released in May of 1782. After the war James and his wife, Rebecca settled on this land, farming and raising their family. James died on Feb 12, 1856 at the age of 98. He along with his wife and one son are buried in the Phillips Chapel Methodist Church cemetery adjacent to this property.

The Alamance County Historic Properties Commission will hold a public hearing on this nomination on November 12th, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Alamance County Commissioners’ meeting room at 124 W. Elm St, Graham. At this meeting, the Historic Properties Commission will consider public comments and make a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.
The agenda and nomination packet is available for viewing on the Historic Properties Commission’s website: http://www.alamance-nc.com/planning/boards/historic-properties-commission/. If you are unable to attend or have further questions about the nomination please contact the Alamance County Planning Department at 336- 570-4053.

Alamance Parks Announces Champion Tree 2019 Winners

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, General News, Recreation.

 Alamance Parks is pleased to recognize four new Champion Trees in Alamance County. The winners are: 

  • New Species:
    • Winged Elm, Ulmus alata, 249 points 
    • Black Oak, Quercus velutina, 206.75 points 
    • Shagbark Hickory, Carya ovata, 253.75 points 
  • New Update:
    • Yellow Poplar, Liriodendron tulipifera, 352.75 points 

Champion Tree of Alamance County began in 2012 and celebrates the many wonderful, significant trees in our county. The program seeks to find, measure and crown trees in the following categories: Champion Tree, Historic Tree, and Landmark Tree. The Champion Tree category recognizes the largest tree in the county of any eligible species. Tree size is measured using a formula that takes into account circumference, height, and crown spread. Trees that meet the criteria for the North Carolina Champion Big Tree Program will be submitted for state level recognition. 

The Historic Trees category recognizes trees that are at least 50 years old and have a verifiable story of historical significance. Landmark Trees include trees that hold special value for a community or group. 

Champion Tree of Alamance County accepts nominations biennially. For more information about the program, and to view the list of reigning champions, visit www.championtreeac.com. 

Seventh Rabies Case of 2019 Confirmed in Alamance County

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, County News, Environmental Health, General News, Health, Public Safety.

BURLINGTON – On October 22, the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh confirmed Alamance County’s seventh case of rabies for the year.

On October 18, Burlington Animal Services was notified that a raccoon and two dogs were in an altercation on Fairview Street in Burlington. Alamance County Animal Control sent the raccoon to the State Laboratory for Public Health for testing and the raccoon was positive for rabies. The two dogs were up-to-date on vaccinations and received a post-exposure booster. One adult was exposed to the raccoon and is receiving post-exposure treatment.

If you live in this area and have outside pets, the Health Department encourages you to examine them for any wounds that may have come from contact with this cat and notify Animal Control or the Health Department’s Environmental Health office at (336) 570-6367 if you have questions or concerns.

If you are bitten by any animal:

  • Wash the wound with soap and running water for ten (10) minutes and seek medical attention immediately.
  • Write down the location of the animal and a description of the animal to provide to animal control. If the animal is someone’s pet, also get the owner’s name and address. Give this information to animal control or the health department.
  • Do not try to catch any wild or stray animal

Alamance County Environmental Health Office, located at 209 N. Graham-Hopedale Road, is offering a rabies vaccination clinic on November 9, 9am-12pm. The cost is $5. Please have all cats in carriers and dogs on leashes.

Last year, Alamance County had five confirmed animal cases of rabies.

For more information or questions about rabies control and vaccinations requirements, contact the Health Department’s Environmental Health office at (336) 570-6367.