The Chick-fil-A at Towne Creek Commons, 902 East Innes St., will host a free Guitar Hero Night in memory of Jonny Richardson on Oct. 21 from 6-9 p.m.
Richardson, nephew of franchise operator Bo Hawkins, won last year’s Guitar Hero competition at the restaurant. He died Oct. 26, 2008, at age 14 after an automobile accident.
The event will include free cake, giveaways and fellowship.
The restaurant will also host a Princess Night on Oct. 29 from 6ń9 p.m. Each young customer dressed as a princess will receive a free Chick-fil-A Nuggets Kid’s Meal (four-count). The restaurant will assemble four activity stations for children to create wands and tiaras, make crafts, and take photos with Prince Charming and the Chick-fil-A “Eat Mor Chikin” Princess Cow. Each child will receive a goody bag.
Local driver nominated for national trucking award
Zachary Moore, who drives for Corriher Trucking of China Grove, was nominated for driver of the year by the National Association of Small Trucking Companies.
Moore has driven for Corriher Trucking for more than 23 years, and has been a professional driver for more than 18 years, driving more than 1,000,000 accident-free miles.
Moore did not win the award, but he was given a certificate and other prizes for being nominated.
“We are very proud of him,” said Dariva C. Hodge, vice president of Corriher Trucking.
Each year the association sponsors the program to recognize the very best drivers within their group.
Concord wind tunnel featured in commercial for new Lexus
Windshear, the first full-scale rolling road wind tunnel in the United States, is now being featured in a Lexus commercial.
Lexus needed a way to demonstrate its 2010 ES model and found its solution at Windshear.
The commercial’s premise is based on the idea that the average person spends 40,000 hours driving and that every hour should be as great as the first. It shows various scenes in the background, before revealing the Lexus ES riding along the Windshear rolling road. The commercial was filmed during a three-day production in July.
“We are thrilled that Lexus and Team One (advertising) chose to use our facility for the commercial,” Windshear Site Manager Jeff Bordner said. “This shows the versatility of our facility and how it can be used in different mediums.”
New laser technology in use at Cleveland dentist’s office
Dr. Kenneth Rasbornik, a dentist in Cleveland, recently purchased a Waterlase MD turbo laser.
The laser is much different from a dental drill and never touches the tooth. The laser uses energy and a slight spray of water to perform restorations without heat, vibration and pressure.
Talina Goodman, a dental hygienist for Dr. Rasbornik said the laser can also allow patients to receive very little or no anesthetic at all. “We have had a lot of interest from current patients,” said Goodman.
Gentiva Home Health collects food to distribute for the needy
Staff from Gentiva Home Health offices in Kannapolis, Concord and Salisbury collected 1,000 pounds of food for the needy from the middle of August to mid-September as part of an annual food drive led by its parent company, Gentiva Health Services, Inc.
Gentiva Home Health employees around the country participated in the food collection, placing food collection bags at various healthcare facilities and also collecting goods in their offices.
The Kannapolis/Concord and Salisbury collection has been donated to Christian Cooperative Ministry and Rowan Helping Ministries. A total of 94,000 pounds (47 tons) of food will be delivered to needy organizations nationwide, which far surpassed Gentiva’s national record of 18 tons last year.
Technician completes air conditioning courses
Ronnie Osian, service technician for S.A. Sloop Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. of Landis, recently completed two courses for Trane Heating & Cooling Products.
He earned certification from Trane for the Prokup Air Conditioning Service and spring update.
Rowan Business Alliance introduces new Web site
The Rowan Business Alliance is introducing a new www.rowanalliance.com Web site that provides members with more information. Future enhancements include video integration, online event registration, online document library and a marketing blog.
For more information, contact info@rowanalliance.com.
Maxmedia Studios Web Design is behind the makeover.
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