The Alamance County Voluntary Agricultural District Board (AVAD) will be accepting applications for the Alamance County Farmland Preservation Program from Sept. 3rd – Sept. 28th, 2018 at the Alamance SWCD Office at 209 N Graham Hopedale Rd. in Burlington. Applications can be picked up at the Cooperative Extension and Soil and Water Office starting September 3rd, 2018.
The NC Dept. of Agriculture and Community Services Farmland Preservation Trust Fund anticipates having $3.3 million statewide to fund applications in the 2018-2019 funding cycle. This program allows each county to submit two applications. The Alamance County VAD Board will select top applicants from the applications received. North Carolina leads the Southeast in lost farmland and Family farms. This funding is made available to encourage Farmland Preservation and protection.
If you have any questions about the program please feel free the Alamance County Soil and Water Conservation District Office.
Alamance County will kick-off the 2018 Fall County Government Academy on Tuesday, September 11th, 2018. The County Government Academy gives participants a behind the scenes look at the county’s responsibilities and the vital role that county government plays in the community. Join us in learning how your tax dollars are spent!
The academy will run for 10 consecutive Tuesdays from 6:00-8:30pm (the County Landfill session will start at 3:00pm-5:00pm) at various county departments starting on September 1th and will conclude on November 13th.
September 11th – Orientation, Clerk to the Board, County Manager, & Group Exercise
September 18th – County Manager, Human Resources, Elections & Group Exercise
September 25th – Public Safety: Sheriff’s Office, Jail Tour
October 2nd – Agricultural Services: Cooperative Extension & Soil & Water Conservation
October 9th – Human Services: Environmental Health, Public Health, and Social Services
October 16th – Developmental & Technical Services: Inspections, GIS, and Recreation & Parks
October 23rd – Emergency Services (Part 1): Emergency Management & Central Communications
October 30th – Emergency Services (Part 2): Fire Marshal & Emergency Medical Services
November 6th – Solid Waste Management (3:00-5:00pm)*
November 13th – Geographic Information System, Tax Administration, & Info Technology
November 19th – Meet & Greet w/ County Commissioners followed by Graduation/Recognition
Class size is limited and academy slots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants are asked to commit to attending every session.
For Immediate Release: June 26, 2018
Contact: Tory Frink, Clerk to Board (336) 570-4042
Frank Bell (2016), Earl Pickett (2018), and Rodney Cheek (2017)
Earl Pickett, Winner of the 2018 Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award
Earl Pickett with Chair Amy Galey
Eddie Boswell at Awards Luncheon
Bob Byrd at Awards Luncheon
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners awarded the “Citizen Volunteer of the Year” and honored other volunteers for their service at a luncheon held on Thursday, June 22. Chair Amy Galey presented the top award to Earl Pickett, Social Services Board Member. He was among eight finalist for the award which was chosen by the county commissioners. Mr. Pickett is third recipient of this award and past winners: Rodney Cheek (2017) and Frank Bell (2016) were also in attendance.
Earl Pickett has been a dedicated member of the Social Services Board since his 2017 appointment through the NC Social Services Commission, whose mission is to promote closer working relationships between County Boards of Social Services. Earl upholds the mission to increase public understanding, acceptance and support of public assistance of social services programs. Earl has fulfilled and served in many capacities for Alamance County Citizens. Mr. Pickett successfully completed the Alamance County Sherriff’s Office Citizens Academy in 2016 as well Alamance County Government Academy to get a better understanding of the services that each county department provides to the community. Since his completion of these community-training opportunities, Earl has been actively participating and advocating for the citizens of Alamance County. Earl is a member of the Child Protection & Fatality Prevention Team of Social Services, where he tirelessly gives his time reviewing cases and identifying gaps in services in our community. During multiple reviews of cases, Earl has facilitated donations for social services families who are in need, through his local church (provided money for transportation for mother to transport her child back and forth to Duke Hospital). Mr. Pickett sits on the Board of Directors for the NC Association of County Board of Social Services, where he was elected by the membership during the October 2018 Annual Meeting to serve as Regional Director for Region II that serves five other counties. In this work, Mr. Pickett advocates for system needs for all DSS agencies across the state. Earl continues to make himself available to mentor young males through Graham Middle School and has offered his services to our Child Welfare Social Workers on several occasions for other young men in need. As a Social Services Board member, Earl is an advocate for Social Services, the citizens we serve and Alamance County Government.
Commissioner Eddie Boswell recognized the nominees for the “Honorable Mention” category and Commissioner Bob Byrd recognized the remaining boards/committees and their staff liaisons.
Citizen Volunteer of the Year Finalist:
Virginia Gail Miller
Charles Ansell
Kelly May
Foxie Harper
Ashley Harris
Lee Isley
Ravi Balan
Honorable Mention:
Rena Bennett
Wilma Jean Gadison
Gale Pettiford
Members of the following boards/committees were in attendance: 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; Social Services Board; 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 an exemplary volunteer who has 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/ .
The MVP Southgate project is a proposed natural gas infrastructure system designed to transport clean-burning, affordable natural gas from the Marcellus and Utica regions to growing demand markets in central North Carolina. MVP Southgate will be developed, constructed, and owned by Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC (Mountain Valley) – and as an interstate pipeline will be regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). PSNC Energy, a local distribution company, will utilize MVP Southgate as a diversified and reliable source of natural gas to serve its customers.
Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dogs and Cats Planned for May 12, 2018 Health officials urge residents to keep their pets up-to-date on rabies vaccinations
BURLINGTON – The Alamance County Health Department will be hosting a rabies vaccination clinic on May 12th from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Environmental Health Office located at 209 N. Graham-Hopedale Road in Burlington.
The cost of the rabies shot at the clinic will be $5.00 per pet. Pet owners attending the vaccination clinic are reminded to keep dogs on leashes and cats in carriers.
“The best way to protect your pet from rabies is by vaccinating them,” states Environmental Health Director Terri Craver. “State law requires pet owners to stay up-to-date on rabies vaccinations and this clinic is one way to comply with the law at a low-cost.”
To date, there have been no confirmed cases of rabies in 2018 for Alamance County. In 2017, there were three confirmed rabies cases in the county. For more information or questions about rabies control, vaccination requirements, or upcoming clinics, contact the health department’s Environmental Health office at (336) 570-6367.
Alamance Creek Week is from March 17-24 and includes events sponsored by various local governments and private organizations. You can learn more about Alamance Creek Week at the event’s official website: http://www.alamancecreekweek.org
Come join Safe Kids for a day full of fun & games. Bike Safety Rodeo, Jr. Fire Fighter Challenge, Pedestrian, Home, Water & Motor Vehicle Safety all located in the parking lot adjacent to Dunham’s Sports. Operation Medicine Drop Drive Thru will run 11am-2pm. Special Appearances by Sparky the Fire Dog, Chucky the Chipmunk, McGruff the Crime Dog & more!
Then come inside for more Health & Safety vendors as well as summer programming including Camps, Classes, Tutoring & more. Face Painting provided by GatFaces, Arts & Crafts provided by Alamance Arts & Painted Grape.
Demonstrations will be located at the Stage behind the Information Desk
On Sunday, March 4, 2018, AT&T notified Alamance County Central Communications that there is a hardware problem, and 13,291 residents are unable to dial 9-1-1 from their land lines.
Residents may try calling 911 from cellular devices; however, as some systems are experiencing difficulties those needing emergency assistance should call (336) 570-6777 until further notice.
