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Spanish-speaking newcomers to Cary servicios The Town’s popular Citizen’s Guide to Services is now bilingual, reflecting the growing diversity of Cary. A Spanish version of the Guide, Guía Ciudadana de Servicios, has been produced to help those who live and work here, but have not yet learned English. "As our community becomes more diverse, we continue to look for new ways to put all of our citizens in better touch with their government," said Susan Moran, Cary’s Public Information Officer. More than 4,000 Hispanic and Latino live in Cary, according to the 2000 Census. The largest minority group in Cary is Asian at 8.1 percent. Cary is evaluating which Asian language will be chosen for a third version of the Guide. "One of our communication focuses this year is to expand our Web site by offering multi-language versions of the same information," Moran said. The 50-page Spanish language Guide is a mirror image of its English counterpart, containing an A to Z listing and explanation of services. In February, the Town mailed nearly 33,000 copies of the English version of the Guide to Cary households. It is also on the Web Chefs, Light Your Grills Ingredients for a safe season of cookouts Spring has sprung and back yards throughout Cary fill with the aromas of blooming flowers and burning meat. But before you hoist that Porterhouse onto your gas-fired pride and joy, don’t forget the ingredients for safe grilling. Check grills before the first barbecue, ensuring that hoses and valves don’t have cracks or leaks. Use a thin wire coat hanger to clean a clogged valve. Place grills on level ground at least 10 feet away from the house or any structure. Make sure there aren’t any pine needles, leaves or other things that could catch fire anywhere near the grill. Remember the "out" in cookout. Never grill inside the house or any enclosed structure, including the garage because dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can accumulate to dangerous levels. When lighting a gas grill, remember to always keep the lid open. Call the Cary Fire Department for more tips on a safe season of grilling out.
Budget Town officials are wrapping up work on the 2001-2002 budget, which will take effect July 1. No details yet. The Town Council will hold work sessions this spring. The public hearing will be in mid-June. The 2001-2002 budget will be available on the Town’s Web site at townofcary.org. Copies will be in the Town Clerk’s office and at the public library.
Cary’s leaders are working with State Legislators on innovative and cost-effective solutions on issues that affect Cary and the region. The Town Council’s 2001 Legislative Agenda focuses on community planning for quality of life, on infrastructure, and on municipal services. Cary is seeking legislative authority to limit contributions to Town Council candidates to $200 with reporting requirements for amounts of $20 or more. Other legislative proposals include an open space impact fee, traffic cameras, and a toll road option to reduce commuting time to the Research Triangle Park. See the agenda at townofcary.org, under What’s New. Bud Bits An exhibition of 34 art quilts, each of which tell a story, will continue
at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center until May 30.
Twenty-three artists from nine states, the District of Columbia and two
Canadian provinces, are represented … Tour the North Cary Water
Reclamation Facility and learn about wastewater treatment and reclaimed
water Sunday, May 20 from 4-5pm. Call 469-4090 to reserve a space …
Volunteer to label your neighborhood storm drains for environmental awareness.
Call 469-4038 for more information. How to have a beautiful yard without getting soaked Want to beautify your lawn without spending the summer with a garden hose in your hand? The Town has free, single-session workshops on landscaping that uses water efficiently. To register, call Public Works at 469-4090.
Irrigation Maintenance and Troubleshooting Thursday, June 14 from 7-8 PM in Bond Park Community Center, Dogwood Room Seniors, bring your family and grandkids to the Cary Senior Center on Saturday, May 19 for a string band concert by Jeff and Janet Furman. The performance will be from 3-5 PM. Admission is $5 for Cary residents and $10 for others. Registration is required. The Furmans have been performing since 1980 and have made multiple
recordings. This will be an outdoor concert by the gazebo if the weather
permits. Don’t
Read This: It may not make anyone’s list of great reads at the beach. But Town officials have taken any mystery out of Cary’s sign rules with a brochure of highlights and common questions. Read the brochure on the Town’s Web site at townofcary.org. We’ll mail you a copy for the bedside table. Call 469-4082. Yard sale signs are allowed in two places— one where the sale is
occurring and a second sign on private property elsewhere with the owner’s
permission. They’re allowed only during the weekend, and keep them out of
the street right-of-way. The size limit is 4 square feet and 42 inches tall. RiverRevival Celebration June 9 at Lake Benson Celebrate water. Join the Town of Cary on Saturday, June 9 from 10 AM until 4 PM at Lake Benson Community Park in Garner. The Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District in conjunction with numerous sponsors including the Town of Cary, is hosting the first RiverRevival at Lake Benson. Come take the "river walk," take part in the River Olympics, partake of some "river rations," and enjoy live entertainment. Learn more about this precious natural resource. For more information visit the Web site at web.co.wake.nc.us/keepamer/RiverRevival2001.htm.
Outdoor Water Conservation Tip : Don’t water established fescue regularly in summer unless you plan to spend most of your waking hours that way. Many lawns are lost by discontinuing irrigation in mid-summer. You can let fescue lawns snooze in summer by cutting them high, not fertilizing during summertime and watering infrequently.Without rain, water dormant fescue lawns every three weeks during the summer. Don’t let the brown, withered leaves scare you— that’s how dormant fescue is supposed to look. Recycling Tip: Making 1 ton of recycled paper uses about 7,000 less gallons of water than making virgin paper. If you have questions on where to recycle junk mail, white paper, newspaper, or magazines, visit the Town’s Web site at www.townofcary.org under recycling or call 469-4090. Stormwater Tip: If you have a drainage easement on your property, please take responsibility for it. Let the water flow freely. The Town maintains only drainage structures in the road right-of-way. Call 469-4076 to learn more. If drains are blocked at the curb, call Public Works at 469-4090. The Town’s Cultural Arts division is producing an evening of love songs under the stars in Sertoma Amphitheater in Bond Park. Area adult singers (18 and over) are needed to perform for the Saturday, June 30 event. Singers should prepare a ballad and up tempo song for the auditions. An accompanist will be provided. Auditions are scheduled for Thursday, May 24 and Saturday, May 26 at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center. Call 462-3864 for more information and to schedule an audition time. |
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