Money
Magazine Makes It Official
In
addition to a town-wide party we’re planning for this fall, you’ll be able
to celebrate
Get
started now by visiting the special Celebrate Cary section at
www.townofcary.org. There you can
access the Money Magazine article and learn more about your community as
well as share testimonials and test knowledge about the place you call home.
And please show your pride by using the official Celebrate Cary logos,
which are going up along downtown streets in February!
Celebrate
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Why
There’s No Main Street in Cary
In
an emergency, it’s crucial there be no confusion about the location where help
is needed.
So
it’s important to avoid duplicate street names and even like-sounding names
that could be misinterpreted by 911 centers, police officers, firefighters or
ambulance crews.
That
guideline applies not only within
Sometimes
fire or ambulance crews from more than one jurisdiction are needed at a scene.
Also, a 911 call from a home at the edge of
Another
way to minimize street name confusion for everyone is to avoid changing the name
of a thoroughfare as it crosses an intersection.
We’re
working on a plan to address that issue, focusing on situations such as when
thoroughfares are realigned.
Changing
names of existing streets is not something the Town takes lightly. Public
hearings are required in such cases.
For
more information on street naming, call Inspections and Permits at (919)
460-4976.
As
for
More
Marvelous Music
Experience
the band that the Chicago Tribune hailed as “satirical, serious
and sensual by turns” in the third presentation of this season’s Marvelous
Music Series at the
Incorporating
every instrument in the saxophone family, The Nuclear Whales Saxophone
Orchestra, explores genres from classical (Bach, Mozart and Strauss)
to jazz (Ellington and Gershwin) to Elizabethan compositions written two
centuries before the saxophone was invented.
The
Whales blast onto the stage Saturday, Feb. 28 at
Tickets
for the Nuclear Whales are available at all
Band
nights, movie nights, special events, trips and other group activities,
discussions and more. Check out Teen Scene in the Recreation section of
www.townofcary.org or call (919) 460-4965.
The
Cary Table Tennis Association will offer a free skills clinic March 19 from
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Planning
to add a deck onto your home or make other improvements? Click on “Get a
building permit” in the “I Want To” menu of townofcary.org or call the
Inspections and Permits staff at (919) 469-4340.
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For
Town Council and other meetings, see the Meetings calendar under Shortcuts on
the home page of the Web site. Call the Town Clerk at (919) 469-4011 for more
information.
Safe
Passage – Patience for Those on 2 Wheels
You're
driving down the road and come upon a group of bicyclists riding in single file
to the right. You slow to a crawl.
You can't pass them safely. Your patience wears thin.
What
to do? Give yourself 10 seconds, and
the situation will likely be resolved.
The
cyclists probably are aware of you already. So don’t lay on the horn. You’ll
startle them and possibly cause an accident. In all likelihood, they’ll move
farther to the right and allow you to pass, they’ll turn at the next
intersection and be out of your way; or the oncoming lane will clear for you to
quickly and safely go around.
A
little patience from cyclists and automobile drivers will go a long way toward
keeping Cary a “Bicycle Friendly Community.”
For
more, see Bicycle Plan under Site Index on the Web site.
Also
remember that the Cary Cycling Celebration will be May 8 at Middle Creek
School/Park.
Kerosene
Classroom
For
safety’s sake, it’s a good idea to educate yourself on proper use of
kerosene heaters.
Use
only water-clear K-1 grade kerosene. Even small amounts of gasoline or other
volatile fuels or solvents mixed with kerosene can cause fire or explosion.
Do
not store kerosene in a can that has contained gasoline.
Buy
kerosene from a dealer who can certify that what is being sold is K-1.
Only
refuel the heater outdoors, away from combustible materials after the heater has
cooled. Do not fill above the “full” mark so that fuel can expand without
leaking during operation.
Keep
fresh air in the room.
For
more advice, call
Another
Round of Applause!
Applause!
Cary Youth Theatre will begin
wrapping up its fifth season with auditions for “The Pied Piper” on March 8
- 9 and 11 from
This
age-old story of understanding between adults and children will be performed in
Sertoma
Amphitheatre in the woods of Bond Park.
Performances
are scheduled for May 7, 8, 14 and 15 at
To
schedule an audition, call (919) 469-4061 after Feb. 6.
Water
– Annual Treatment Change
To
meet state and federal regulations, the addition of ammonia is suspended each
March during water treatment.
This
is part of a balancing of disinfecting procedures to ensure safe drinking water.
Those
who use kidney dialysis machines should be aware that water may contain
chlorine, ammonia or both in March.
The
water may smell more like chlorine, but daily tests will ensure levels are safe.
Check for discoloration before washing white clothes.
Call
(919) 469-4090 for more details or to report problems.
Water
– Plant Performance Review
The
Public Works and Utilities Department has received notice that it has
successfully completed Phase III of the Partnership for Safe Drinking Water.
The
partnership encourages water suppliers to minimize the risk of
pathogenic microorganisms in drinking water by continuously improving
treatment plant performance.
The
procedure is based on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency techniques.
For
more information, contact the Public Works and Utilities Department at (919)
469-4090.
Clearing
out Davis Drive
Clearing
and grading for widening of
Widening
to four lanes with a median is scheduled for completion in May or June 2005. The
purpose is to improve traffic flow.
Silt
and tree protection fences already have been erected in preparation for
construction.
BellSouth
and Progress Energy have hired contractors to move their lines out of the way.
For
more details, see Davis Drive Widening under Current Projects on the Web site.
Recycling
Tip: Last
year
Storm
Water Tip: February
is the time to consider pre-emergent weed control applications. Remember not to
apply before heavy rains that would wash those chemicals into our streams and
lakes. Help protect our water resources by always applying lawn chemicals during
dry periods If you’re fertilizing, use a “time-release” nitrogen that will
leach into the soil slowly. Don’t throw your money down the storm drain. For
more, see Storm Water Management under Site Index on the Web site or call
(919) 469-4038.
Water
Conservation Tip: Prepare
your lawn now for the spring by controlling weeds and testing your soil for
nutrient and lime needs. Lime can be
applied any time of the year, but only if your soil needs it.
A pH of 5.5-6.5 is acceptable. Obtain a soil test kit by visiting the
