RANDOLPH COUNTY TOURISM TO DISTRIBUTE NEW 2008 OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDES
The Randolph County Tourism Development Authority is now distributing copies of its new 2008 Heart of North Carolina Visitor Guides. According to Tammy O’Kelley, director of tourism, the redesigned visitor guides were created by combining the old visitor information brochure that featured generic listings of attractions, museums, accommodations, and events with the Seagrove area travel guides that included a directory of pottery shops with maps. The end result is a new comprehensive guide that includes a welcome letter; table of contents; local area information; list of annual events; things to do including museums and attractions, entertainment, golf, outdoor fun, sports, and area map; complete directory of Seagrove pottery shops with maps; places to stay; dining and distinctive shopping venues located along travel corridors in the greater Archdale, Asheboro, Randleman, and Seagrove areas; an informative helpful information section that includes contact information for chambers of commerce, cities and towns with the county, group tour services, local, regional, and state organizations, media relations, motorcoach companies, transportation including auto rental, taxi and airport; and visitor services. O’Kelley states that future visitor guides will be designed around the new model and will be produced annually on a calendar year schedule.
“We are a world class destination,” said O’Kelley. “When you add our spectacular location within the heart of North Carolina with our unique attractions and events, you’ve got some unforgettable experiences and that comes across in this guide. We’re very excited about the redesign and confident that this new format will provide an easy-to-use tool for our travel market.”
Guides are available now at the Visitor Information Center located at 222 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro or by calling 626-0364. For additional visitor information, go to HeartofNorthCarolina.com.
Randolph County Tourism Development Authority is a public authority created by the N.C. Legislature. The authority operates solely on occupancy taxes generated by overnight guests in Randolph County. For additional information, please call (336) 626-0364 or go to www.HeartofNorthCarolina.com.
Randolph Hospital Requests Limited
Visitation Due to Widespread Flu Activity
Randolph Hospital is constantly working to make healthcare safer by preventing the spread of germs that can cause infections, both in the hospital and in the community.Due to the recent widespread flu activity in Randolph County and surrounding areas, Randolph Hospital is asking that all visitors who are experiencing the following symptoms to not visit guests in the hospital. The symptoms include: fever 100 degrees or higher, cough, sneezing, muscle aches, headache, soar throat and watery eyes. In addition, the hospital is requesting that no children under 12 years of age visit and the number of visitors is limited to two per patient at any given time. As a precautionary measure, those visiting may see hospital employees working with masks on during the flu season. If you are visiting someone in the hospital you may be asked to wear masks, gloves and protective gowns when you visit patients. If you are experiencing flu symptoms such cough, sneezing, fever, muscle aches, headache, sore throat and watery eyes, you should visit your health-care provider immediately.
If you are healthy and haven’t experienced any of the listed symptoms, there are some steps you can do to make sure you do not catch the virus.
Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth. This decreases the chance that you will get the flu virus or other germs into your body or that you will pass the flu to others.
Clean things that are touched often, such as door or refrigerator handles, computer key boards/mouse, phones and water faucets.
Avoid unnecessary holding, kissing or sharing food, dishes and glasses with anyone who has a cold or the flu. People with young children, weak immune system or a chronic illness should avoid large crowds, if possible.
Remember, it’s not too late to get a flu shot. Flu viruses circulate year-round, although February and March are the peak months in Randolph County. People can ask their health-care providers about obtaining a flu shot.
| Local Boy Scouts Collect Can Food
The Local Boy Scout Troops collected 290 bags of can food for the local food banks. This is one of their project they do yearly to give back to the community. Jeff Folwell (one of the leaders) state, “Please let the community know how much we appreciate their help. The food will go to help many people in the Liberty area.” Pictured below is the energetic group of scouts in front of the Liberty Association Of Churches that received the food, that will redistributed to the needing in our community. Also pictured below is one of the many trucks that are filled with bags of foods that was collected at the homes in the local area. Great job guys and keep up the good work.
Boy Scout Food Drive
Who is Celebrate Liberty’s Children?Celebrate Liberty’s Children (CLC) is Liberty’s local Smart Start planning committee, which began in 2000 as a core group of committed Liberty area residents. Celebrate Liberty’s Children was created to put in place and maintain programs that support children and their families in children’s earliest years of development. Many in the community have heard about Celebrate Liberty’s Children, but not many understand the purpose of this group. We’ll now give you a short history of what CLC has accomplished and we’ll help you understand what CLC still does in the community. Where we have been (a timeline)… 2000 - CLC begins a six month planning process with the Randolph County Partnership for Children - CLC identified need for a functional and cost effective facility that would provide access to programs and services; recom- mended renovating the old Liberty School building to house a comprehensive early childhood center 2001 - first Celebrate Liberty’s Children Festival (free health screen- ings and fun for families) - CLC receives first grant of $50,000 from First Union/Wachovia 2002 - Pre-K classrooms open at Liberty School; Parent education classes begin - CLC fundraiser selling an artist print of the old school - CLC receives additional grants 2004 - renovation for Center begins at old Liberty School building 2005 - Parents as Teachers family literacy program implemented - satellite Women, Infant, Children (WIC) Clinic offered at Center twice a month - wiring installed for adult computer classes 2006 - Liberty Early Childhood Center renovation completed (total cost: $150,000) - Pre-K classrooms relocated to the Center 2007 - CLC wins NC Arts Council grant for art murals in Center’s hall ways; murals completed - Collaboration with Randolph Community College to offer Child Care class at Center 2008 - Community garden at front of Center created - Liberty Early Childhood Center fully functioning Even with all of this, CLC is still going full steam ahead! See what CLC is still working for on the back… Where we are going (next steps)… Celebrate Liberty’s Children still sees a need to make the lives of children and families in the community better. We are striving to improve the lives of our community’s children and families by taking the following next steps: Collaborating with other Randolph County agencies to bring services such as the Health Department, Social Services, etc. to Liberty so community members do not have to travel to Asheboro to receive services better educating the community on the needs of young children and their families (look for our children’s placemats at local restaurants in April) Participating in community events such as the Town Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Fling and the Liberty Fourth of July Festivities Focusing on getting families involved with physical activity to fight the rising obesity rate Continuing to distribute books to children during local Christmas parades and community events Celebrate Liberty’s Children is still working to bring the community together to meet the needs of children and their families! If you are interested in volunteering for Celebrate Liberty’s Children, there are many things you can do. You can be an advisory board member, a special event volunteer, or just share your own ideas with us. Please contact Jennifer Mendoza at (336) 622-8282 for more information on Celebrate Liberty’s Children or to volunteer for this special group! | “One Night With You”
Jodie Laster of Liberty, NC celebrated her 50th birthday on Friday, January 18, 2008 with an Elvis themed party. Jodie Cole Laster was born at Asheboro Hospital and has been a resident of Alamance County all of her life. She attended E. M. Holt Elementary School and Southern Alamance High School. She received her GED at RCC in Asheboro. Jodie has always been an Elvis fan and saw him several times in Greensboro. She has also been to Graceland on several occasions. It was fitting to celebrate her 50th birthday with “Elvis”. She chose Elvis Tribute Artist, Rick Alviti, to entertain at her party. Rick Alviti was born in New York. Elvis Presley was his idol. His dreams took him to L. A. where he studied acting. Rick has performed on many TV shows and appeared in movies. Rick eventually moved to Myrtle Beach, SC and opened and starred at the North Myrtle Beach Celebrity Theatre. Rick currently lives in Whitsett, NC with his wife, Lisa, and their children. Nearly 100 of her family and friends from as far as Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Prospect Hill, and Yadkinville were in attendance. Jodie’s husband, Andy Laster, sponsored the party at Haley Bales Steak House in Siler City. After a delicious meal was served by the staff of Haley Bales, guests were served delicious lemon pound cake with butter cream frosting. The cake from Gunaches in Greensboro was decorated with an airbrushed picture of Elvis and accented with pink and lavender. Delores Arey did a great job of cutting the cake. The tables in the banquet room were decorated with Elvis centerpieces and pink and lavender candle arrangements done by Jodie’s mother, Joel Cole. Jodie’s table was accented with a pink and lavender floral arrangement with a pink candle. Jodie’s sister, Julie Perkins, read the poem “Sisters” in honor of Jodie’s birthday. Rick Alviti, Elvis Tribute Artist, from Whitsett, NC provided the entertainment. He gave Jodie a purple (her favorite color) scarf and sang “Please Don’t Stop (Loving Me)” and “Teddy Bear” especially for her. He also gave her a teddy bear and a CD. Jodie’s husband, Andy, surprised her with a vase of beautiful pink roses and purple statice that Rick presented to her. Andy dedicated the song “Angel” to Jodie, his wife of 32 years. Rick also gave out scarves, teddy bears, hugs, and kisses to the enthusiastic audience. He also took song requests. He had most of the guests up on the dance floor at some point during the night. Jodie’s niece, Alicia Muck, and Alicia’s friend, Janie Reid, performed with Rick dressed in black showgirl costumes. Rick wowed the crowd for two hours and had everyone “All Shook Up” by the time the party came to a close. He was so friendly and made everyone at the party feel special too. It was definitely “One Night With You” that Jodie and her guests will always remember. Jodie commented that turning 50 is not so bad after all! 
UNITS Mobile Storage ‘Delivers’ Convenience and Affordability to Customers
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About UNITS Mobile Storage
UNITS Mobile Storage (Unique, No Hassle, Individual, Transportable, Storage) was conceived and developed in 2003 by Michael McAlhany, founder and president of UNITS’ sister company, Extra-Room-Self-Storage, in response to the continued growth and exciting changes in the self-storage industry. The concept provides a hassle-free solution to the moving process by offering door-to-door mobile storage – saving customers both time and money. Adding to its existing two corporate-owned and seven franchised operations, UNITS plans call for 50 franchises by 2011. For more information, visit www.unitsstorage.com.
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