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Alamance County 2020 Census Executive Committee Convenes – UPDATED

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Edit: Corrected Meeting Date

With the upcoming spring launch of the 2020 Census, Chair Amy Scott Galey of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners has convened a 2020 Census Executive Committee. This committee made up of community leaders will help lead the charge in ensuring that all Alamance County residents are counted in order to maximize both federal representation and federal dollars. The first meeting will take place at Impact Alamance (133 E. Davis St., Burlington) on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at 9am. Special guest Cara Townsend, regional coordinator for the North Carolina 2020 Census, will present how census information is used and its benefits to the
local community.

“Billions of dollars in federal funding as well as congressional seats are tied to census numbers, and it is vital that North Carolina is accurately represented.” said Chair Galey. “Community participation is crucial in the effort to count each resident living in the county. Our goal is to proactively develop solutions to increase our 2010 census participation rate of 78% as each person counted brings in $1,623 dollars of federal funding per year for ten years.”

Members of the County’s 2020 Census Executive Committee are:

  • Ian Baltutis, Mayor for City of Burlington
  • Dr. Bruce Benson, Superintendent of Alamance-Burlington School System
  • Buddy Boggs, Mayor for Town of Haw River
  • Dr. Connie Book, President of Elon University
  • Phil Bowers, Executive Director of Sustainable Alamance
  • Tony Foriest, Former State Senator and Community Leader
  • Amy Scott Galey, Chair of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners
  • Allen Gant, Jr., Chair of Glen Raven Inc.
  • Dr. Algie Gatewood, President of Alamance Community College
  • Tracey Grayzer, President of Impact Alamance
  • Ed Hooks, Mayor Pro-Tem for City of Mebane
  • F.D. Hornaday, President of Knit-Wear Fabrics, Inc.
  • Jane Iseley, Iseley Farms
  • Martha Krall, Alamance Alliance for Families and Children in North Carolina
  • Heidi Norwick, President of United Way
  • Carrie Theall, Executive Director of Alamance Partnership for Children
  • Michael Trollinger, Council Member for the Town of Green Level
  • Mac Williams, President of Alamance Chamber

For further information, please contact Marlena Isley, Alamance County GIS Director, at Marlena.Isley@alamance-nc.com.

Cedarock Fall Festival

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Cedarock Historical Farm Saturday, October 5th, 10am-2pm

Join us for family fun at the Cedarock Fall Festival! The event will be held at the Cedarock Historical Farm on October 5th from 10am-2pm. The festival offers activities for all ages, including:

  • Hayrides
  • Kids’ Games (With Candy and Prizes)
  • Face Painting
  • Horse Rides
  • Live music from Sassafras
  • Historical Garrett Farm Open House
  • Delicious food for purchase

The festival is free and open to the public. Cedarock Park is located at 4242 R. Dean Coleman Rd., Burlington, NC 27215. For questions or more information please call (336) 229 2410, visit the Alamance Parks website at www.alamanceparks.com, or visit the Cedarock Park Facebook page at facebook.com/alamanceparks.

Confirmed Case of Mumps on Local University Campus

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 24, 2019

Health Department and Elon University partnering to address illness

BURLINGTON- Alamance County Health Department received notification on September 23 of a single confirmed case of mumps in a student who attends of Elon University. At this time, the cause of the infection is unknown and no other cases have been identified. The individual had previously received age-appropriate MMR vaccinations.

Health Director Stacie Saunders stated, “We are working with our university and state public health partners to identify those who may have had contact with the confirmed case and will provide assessment and additional vaccine, as needed.”

Mumps is a viral illness best known for causing parotitis, a swelling of the salivary glands below the ears and above the jaw. Other common symptoms may include fever, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue. The virus is spread through close contact, like kissing, drinking after someone else, coughing or sneezing.

Students who are exhibiting symptoms consistent with mumps should make an appointment with Elon Student Health Services. Appointments can be made by calling 336-278-7230. Members of the community who are concerned about symptoms are encouraged to contact their primary health care providers or urgent care. Community members may also call the Alamance County Health Department at 336-516-7715 to speak with a public health nurse.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend two doses of the mumps, measles, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. MMR vaccine prevents most, but not all, cases of mumps and complications caused by the disease. The recommended two doses of the vaccine provides approximately 88 percent protection against infection. According to the CDC, mumps outbreaks can still occur in highly vaccinated U.S. communities, particularly in close-contact settings like college campuses. High vaccination coverage helps limit the size, duration, and spread of mumps outbreaks. Elon enforces the State of North Carolina requirement that all incoming students provide evidence of two vaccinations against mumps or proof of immunity against mumps. Nearly all students at Elon have had both of their mumps vaccines, which are administered as a combination vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) as part of the childhood recommended vaccines.

Alamance County has not had a confirmed case of mumps in the last 10 years.

Haw River Trail Run Benefiting SOAC – Saturday, October 19, 2019 – 8am

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Join us for a beautiful Trail Run along the banks of the Haw River to benefit Special Olympics of Alamance County. This out and back course will give you a tour of the Sellers Falls section of the Haw River and Mountains-to-Sea Trail. The run will start and end in Red Slide Park in the shadows of the historic Cone Denim Mill.

SOAC serves 400 adult and youth athletes with developmental disabilities and provides year-round athletic competition in 13 sports. Participants are provided the opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy at all levels – all at no cost.

Mark a place on your calendar for this exciting event benefiting an outstanding organization! Registration ends on October 19, 2019. For more information, and to register, please visit the link below or call 336-570-6760.

https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/HawRiver/SpecialOlympicsofAlamanceHawRiverTrailRun

New Hours for the North Park Library

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Alamance County Public Libraries is excited to announce increased library hours for the North Park Library. The North Park Library will now be open Monday – Thursday from 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Director of Alamance Libraries Susana Goldman states, “Because North Park Library patron use has increased by 400% during the last year, we felt it was essential to extend their hours in order to accommodate their growing need for additional library services. We continue to be committed to offering our patrons the best in customer service, programs, and opportunities, and we thank our patrons for their continued support of the North Park Library!”

Please visit alamancelibraries.org to find out more information about programs and classes offered at the North Park Library

Veterans Pension Facts and Fiction Program

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The Veterans Pension Facts and Fiction, hosted by the Alamance County Veterans Services, will take place on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, from 9am-11am at Impact Alamance (133 East Davis Street, Burlington).

This program will provide information about eligible benefits for veterans or surviving spouses of veterans in need of care.

For further questions, please contact the Alamance County Veterans Services at (336) 570- 6763.

Alamance Parks Acquires Land to Expand Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 22, 2019

Contact
Guil Johnson, Trails & Open Space Coordinator
Alamance Parks (Alamance County Recreation and Parks Department)
Phone: 336.229.2380
Email: guil.johnson@alamance-nc.com

Alamance Parks has acquired a third land tract in the Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area. The Henderson-Dixon-Steele tract totals 152.5 acres bringing the total land acquired for the natural area to approximately 620 acres. This property once hosted the Pioneer Camp, a popular summer camp for area children in the 1950s and 60s. The acquisition was made possible by a 2017 grant from the Clean Water Management Trust Fund. Additional support was provided by The Conservation Fund, Piedmont Land Conservancy, and Alamance Parks.

The Cane Creek Mountains are located 8 miles south of the City of Graham and comprise the largest State Natural Heritage Area in Alamance County. The mountain range is also home to the highest peak in North Carolina east of Greensboro. Development of the park will protect the resources of this area while allowing for recreational and educational use of the property. Ultimately, Alamance Parks hopes to develop between 10-15 miles of trail network through the Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area properties. Upon completion, the Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area will be among the largest county parks in the state.

Development of the park began in 2019. A grant from the North Carolina Recreational Trails Program provided funding support for the first trailhead and trails of the park which are expected to open in 2020. Development of the Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area will continue for several years.

Will White with commissioners

Alamance County’s 4-H Youth Voice Delegate Addresses Commissioners

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Will White, will serve as Alamance County’s 4-H Youth Voice Delegate at the 2019 NC Association of County Commissioner’s Annual Conference.  Youth Voice brings together teens from 4-H and the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Carolina.  The annual event offers sessions on Friday and Saturday of the conference to help youth gain a better understanding of what their county governments do and the role of their County Commissioners as the governing body for their counties.  The youths have the opportunity to connect with their county officials during the Youth Voice Breakfast on Saturday morning. 

In order to qualify to attend the conference, the Youth Delegates must speak at a Board of County Commissioners meeting and submit a photo of themselves with their Board of Commissioners.  Mr. White met his requirement when he spoke at the August 19thregular meeting and posed alongside County Commissioners.

  • Will White addresses commissioners
  • Will White with commissioners
  • Will White with commissioners
  • Will White, Alamance County’s 4-H Youth Voice Delegate

2019 Purchase of Development Rights, Alamance County Farmland Preservation Program Application Sign up

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The Alamance County Voluntary Agricultural District Board (AVAD) will be accepting applications for the Purchase of Development Rights, Alamance County Farmland Preservation Program Sept. 3rd – Sept. 30, 2019. The applications can be picked up or emailed from the Alamance Soil and Water Office starting September 3rd, 2019.

Applications must be returned to the Alamance SWCD Office at 209 N Graham Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC 27217, beginning Sept. 3rd with a deadline of Sept. 30, 2019 @ 5:00PM.

The NC Dept. of Agriculture and Community Services Farmland Preservation Trust Fund anticipates having funding statewide to fund applications in the 2019-2020 cycle. The Alamance County VAD Board will select the top applicants from the applications received based on the ranking system. 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 or to request an application, please contact the Alamance County Soil and Water Conservation District Office @ 336-290-0380.

Brad Moore, Alamance Soil and Water Conservation District Administrator
336-290-0380
brad.moore@alamance-nc.com

Farmland Preservation
Purchase of Development Rights
Applications Now Being Accepted
Sept. 3rd thru Sept. 30th
Entry deadline is Sept. 30, 2019

Alamance County WIC Program Introduces Lactation Stations at Community Events

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BURLINGTON – Moms have an opportunity to breastfeed their infant while still being able to enjoy outdoor community events. The Alamance County WIC program has recently introduced a new community initiative, the Lactation Station, to create an environment where breastfeeding moms feel safe and welcomed to breastfeed while attending community events. The Lactation Station is a private, comfortable space that moms can go to breastfeed, pump, or change their infants while out at community events. Amenities provided at the station include chairs, fans, during warmer weather, a changing table, and electric outlets for those who need to express milk.

The space has already been a success at six events since its debut in March 2019, including the St. Patty’s Day Bash in Burlington and Slice of Summer in Graham. In the short time the Lactation Station has been available, there has been an overwhelmingly positive response. Moms with older children have expressed their gratitude and sentiment wishing there had been something available years ago when they were breastfeeding. Dads were also thankful for the space for the support it offers. With scorching temperatures at the last two events, breastfeeding moms have expressed such gratitude that they did not have to go to their car, or sit somewhere with a blanket in the heat. All the organizers of these events have been encouraging of this innovative idea and the service it is providing for the community.

In addition to supporting moms, the Lactation Station is meant to spark conversation about the benefits of breastfeeding in efforts to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates within the County. “We are hoping that by providing a mobile lactation station that we can rally and inform the community around the benefits of breastfeeding and support our moms who are breastfeeding,” stated Sarah Austin, Alamance County WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator

Check out the Lactation Station for yourself, while learning more about the many benefits of breastfeeding, at the World Breastfeeding Week event on August 7 at Burlington Community Health Center and at “Boo in the Park” on October 27 at City Park in Burlington.

WIC, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants, and Children, is a service for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five. The WIC Program promotes healthy habits for families through nutrition education and counseling services, breastfeeding promotion and support, referrals to other health and community resources, and healthy foods.

To be eligible for WIC services, mom or child must:

  • Live in North Carolina.
  • Have a family income less than 185% of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines. For a household of two, that would be anything less than an annual income of $31,285. A person receiving Medicaid, Work First Families Assistance (TANF), or assistance from the NC Food and Nutrition Services automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
  • Be at nutritional risk. This will be assessed by a nutritionist or other health professional at no cost to the participant at the WIC office.

For more information about WIC or to make an appointment, visit the Alamance County WIC office, located at the county Health Department, at 319 N. Graham-Hopedale Road, Burlington, or call 336-570- 6745. You may also visit the website at https://www.nutritionnc.com/wic/.

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