Cary
continues increased conservation
We want to thank you for all that
you’re doing to use water wisely. We know that you have been concerned about
the persistent drought conditions our region is experiencing and you’ve cut
back on your water use.
Due to the ongoing statewide drought, the irrigation ban for all water
customers in Cary and Morrisville has been extended until at least February 29.
All watering with sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems is prohibited.
Watering exemption permits will not be issued during the ban.
Hand watering, pressure washing, and car washing will
still be allowed any day of the week, but you may want to consider limiting
these activities in light of the drought.
Other
ways you can continue to be conscientious about your water usage include
testing and fixing leaky toilets; limiting your showers to 5 minutes; and
waiting to run the dishwasher at full load levels instead of multiple small
loads.
The
outdoor irrigation ban does not apply to reclaimed water system customers or
citizens who irrigate with wells. It also doesn’t impact the Town’s ability
to maintain safe surfaces at our fields.
To
keep up with the latest water
conservation efforts, visit www.townofcary.org.
We recently received high marks during
our annual audit for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2007. Our financial
statements, internal controls, and management were all given a clean report.
In fact, we were given the best opinion possible.
Our Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report has consistently received the Certificate of Excellence from the
Government Finance Officers Association. For more information, view the Town’s
Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report at www.townofcary.org.
If you’ve driven down Waldo Street
lately, you’ve probably noticed that one of the Town’s historic structures
is missing.
In December, we moved the famed Waldo
Rood House to a temporary site on Park Street. The house was built around
1873 by Dr. S. P. Waldo, the third practicing physician in Cary and owner of the
Town’s first drug store.
It is one of only two board and
batten style houses in Cary and one of the few remaining examples of this unique
style in Wake County.
It is also an example of Gothic Revival style popularized by renowned New
York architect Andrew Jackson Downing.
The house was donated to the Town by
the First United Methodist Church of Cary on the condition that it be relocated.
The house will be renovated to
prepare it for possible use as a welcome center at the Town’s future downtown
park.
Importance
of backwater valves
If sewage backs up into your home, the
cost to repair damages and clean up can be high. A properly operating backwater
valve prevents this from happening by allowing flow to only travel in one
direction.
State
building codes require a backwater valve if your plumbing fixtures are below the
top of first, upstream manhole on your street. To learn more, go to www.townofcary.org
or call 469-4340.
Did you get a new computer recently
and don’t know what to do with the old one? If your computer is in working
order, please consider reusing it by donating it to a local charity.
If
your computer is broken or obsolete, call 469-4090 to schedule a free curbside
pick-up. You can also discard old computers at the Citizens Convenience Center.
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At the request of the NC Division of Forest Resources, the Town of Cary is not issuing open burning permits due to dry conditions that have prompted a statewide ban on open burning. "Warming fires" at construction sites are not permitted. Devices with chimneys or stacks used for warming such as outdoor fireplaces can be used. Outdoor grilling is also allowed.
Cary
names Chance Employee of the Year
Known for his positive attitude and
outstanding commitment to service, Sammie Chance has been named our 2007
Employee of the Year.
Sammie
is a recycling equipment operator in the Public Works and Utilities Department.
He has maintained an excellent work and safety record, and serves as a
“coach” both on and off the job. According to one of his colleagues, he is a
“real motivator for others to excel in their respective job performances.”
In
his spare time, Sammie sings in the men’s choir at his church and volunteers
to coach sporting events sponsored by local recreation departments.
He
was chosen from a pool of 16 nominees. He was honored with a plaque and a $1,000
savings bond.
Our
Employee
of the Year program recognizes employees who consistently perform well
beyond what the job description requires.
For more, visit www.townofcary.org.
The New Year is a great time to get
rid of unnecessary clutter at home. Bring the items you want to recycle or throw
away to our Citizen’s
Convenience Center, 313 N. Dixon Ave.
The
center accepts the following materials from Cary residents year-round and free
of charge:
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Newspapers and glossy magazines
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Flattened corrugated cardboard and chipboard (cereal boxes)
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Plastic containers (#1-7)
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Glass bottles and jars (clear, brown & green)
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Aluminum and steel cans
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Residential mixed paper
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Bagged household trash and residential yard waste (less than 6 inches in
diameter)
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Bulky trash such as televisions and furniture
The convenience center is open seven days a week. For
hours of operation or more information, call 469-4090 or visit www.townofcary.org.
It is important that we are always
prepared to face potential severe weather.
During
winter, weather events such as snow and ice storms could result in a loss of
electricity and make travel impossible. If you don’t have one, make time to
create a three-day emergency kit.
Your
kit should include items such as bottled water, non-perishable food, clothing,
medicine, a first aid kit, a battery-powered radio, blankets, flashlights and
extra batteries.
Make sure it is easy to carry.
To
learn more about preparing for weather
emergencies, visit www.townofcary.org.
Winter
program brochure includes Track Out section
Our winter
program brochures are now available at any Parks, Recreation & Cultural
Resources staffed facility and online at www.townofcary.org!
For
the first time, we’ve included a special Track-Out Section in our brochure
with classes designed to fit your child’s year-round school schedule
perfectly.
The brochure also highlights a number of other unique
programs and events for January through May 2008, including our Mother's Day
Ball, Leap Year Bonanza, Zumba Fitness and the New Wellness Pass, just to name a
few.
You can register for classes online, in person, by
mail or by phone. For more information, call 469-4061.
Make your Valentine's Day extra
special with a sweet serving of love scenes, love songs, and delicious desserts.
Returning this February is the Cary Players third annual production of Love Bits
& Bites - Third Time's a Charm!” Tickets are $15. For more information,
call 469-4061 or visit www.caryplayers.org.
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Cary Art Loop, Jan. 25, 6-9 p.m. at downtown Cary businesses. Details at www.caryartloop.org.
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Triangle Sacred Harp Singers, Jan. 27, 2 p.m. at Page-Walker Arts and History Center. Details at 233-4630.
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Friends of Page-Walker Concert Series: Deborah Trauley & Friends, Feb. 3, 4 p.m. at Page-Walker. Details at 460-4963.
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Cary Town Band Concert, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. at Cary Senior Center. Free. Details at 467-7336.
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Triangle Calligraphers Guild, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Page-Walker. Details at 387-1094.
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10th Annual African-American Celebration, Feb. 23, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Herb Young Community Center. Free. Details at 460-4963.
Exhibits
MLK Jr. Dreamfest 2008: Dream of
Expression. Jan. 19-Feb. 27 at Page-Walker.
Ana Sumner: Embroidered Stories. Jan.
22 - Feb.
29 at Cary Senior Center Gallery.
Christine Hager-Braun: Artquilts-
Emotions in Fiber . Jan. 22-Mar. 24 at Herb Young Community Center.
Artist’s reception, Jan. 25, 6 p.m.
Marilyn Bass:
Botanical Art. Jan. 25-Feb. 27 at Page-Walker. Artist’s
reception, Jan. 25, 7 p.m.