Honorary Ribbon Cutting and First Rib-Eating Contest
Celebrate Southern Bar-B-Q at its Best~
 

Woody's Bar-B-Q® Spare Ribs - Yum!
 
Leigh Cort Publicity
904-806-3613
leighcort@bellsouth.net <mailto:leighcort@bellsouth.net>
Representing:  Woody's Bar-B-Q®
 
Jacksonville, Florida (July 7, 2009)     Lifting a perfectly smoked spare rib to your lips and beating out other zealous rib-eating contestants is what Bar-B-Q heaven must be like! To usher in its 30th Anniversary year in Jacksonville, Florida, a celebratory ribbon cutting and spare rib eating competition is how Woody's Bar-B-Q® is honoring fans and friends. Woody's year-long anniversary festivities begin on Saturday, July 11 from 12 noon til 2:30pm. The Grand Prize Winner receives a $130 'Q' Card to use at any Woody's Bar-B-Q location in the U.S.
 
Owners Woody Mills and Yolanda Mills-Mawman will be personally greeting guests coming from many towns throughout Florida and Georgia at their original flagship location on University Boulevard (opened 1980). The public is cordially invited for complimentary Woody's Bar-B-Q® favorites like wings, pulled pork, sliders, potato skins and beer tasting; guests will be entertained by 25 registered rib-eating contestants and an afternoon of Bar-B-Q fun!
 
With 30+ locations in Florida, Tennessee and North Carolina, Woody's Bar-B-Q® has become a legendary family-owned Southern dining treasure recognized for its smokin' family-friendly restaurant, full-service catered events, traditional slow-smoked meats and secret recipe Bar-B-Q sauces. One of the fastest growing restaurant franchises in the nation, Woody and Yolanda have always given generously to support community projects and fundraisers throughout the chain's network. 
 
OPEN HOUSE PARTY AT WOODY'S Bar-B-Q®:
 
Date:               Saturday, July 11, 2009
Location:        1638 University Blvd., Jacksonville
                        (904) 721-8836
Time:               12:00 Noon - Ribbon Cutting and Community Reception 
                        2:00pm - Spare Rib Eating Contest
 
Media Inquiries & INVITATION:     Tammy Poudrier, Director of Marketing
                                                            (904) 992-0556 Ex. 30
                                                            tammy@woodysbarbq.com <mailto:tammy@woodysbarbq.com> 
                                                            www.woodys.com <http://www.woodys.com/>
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 <mailto:leighc@aug.com>
 
 

(Provided by Shelley Szafraniec)

Flooding response in Volusia County

 

AFFECTED BY FLOODING? CONTACT AMERICAN RED CROSS - Residents
experiencing home damage as a result of flood water or fallen trees
should contact the American Red Cross at (386) 226-1400. The agency is
logging calls of affected addresses. Information the American Red Cross
receives assists the agency in damage assessment coordination,
facilitates appropriate levels of American Red Cross response to
affected areas and helps determine shelter needs.

INTERNET RESOURCE FOR FLOODING INFORMATION - Volusia County
Government's web site, www.volusia.org/PIN, includes information
from agencies involved in the flooding response, including Volusia
County Government, Flagler County, the American Red Cross,
municipalities, Votran public transportation, and Volusia County
schools. Click on www.volusia.org/PIN.

CITY INFORMATION LINES ACTIVATED - Several agencies in Volusia County
have activated citizen information lines for questions or concerns
regarding the recent rainfall: American Red Cross - (386) 226-1400;
Daytona Beach - (386) 671-5555; Holly Hill - 386-248-9410.

FLOODED AREAS REQUIRE CAUTIOUS DRIVING - Motorists should use extreme
caution when driving; there is localized flooding on more than a dozen
streets throughout Volusia County. In addition, people should avoid
walking through pooling/deep water as it may be contaminated or have
snakes, alligators and other animals. The flooding of roadways is
anticipated to worsen as ponds and retention areas near capacity.

AMERICAN RED CROSS SHELTER - Florida's Coast to Coast Chapter of the
American Red Cross has opened a shelter for those affected by flooding
at the Westside Baptist Church, 1085 Mason Ave., Daytona Beach. For
those in need of sheltering elsewhere in Volusia or Flagler County,
please contact the American Red Cross at (386) 226-1400. Residents
seeking shelter are reminded to bring any special dietary needs, food,
bedding, medication, toiletry items and games/toys.

PREPARE NOW FOR HURRICANE SEASON - Hurricane season is less than two
weeks away. With the recent threat of wildfires and now flooding,
citizens need to make sure they are prepared for disasters as they can
happen any time during the year. Complete disaster preparedness
information can be found online at www.volusia.org/storm.

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Vickie Pleus, APR
Community Information Manager
(386) 822-5062 ext. 2689