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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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, 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.
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
