The Town of Cary is seeking community-minded volunteers for vacancies on several of the Town's boards and commissions. If you are interested in serving your community in a volunteer capacity, please visit our boards/commission website where you will find more information and an on-line application form. The application deadline is December 1^st. If you have questions, please email lbulla@ci.cary.nc.us or call the town clerk's office at 469-4011.

Current vacancies are as follows:

Appearance Commission – 2 seats
Information Services Advisory Board – 2 seats
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Board – 3 seats
Planning and Zoning Board – in-town 2 seats and extraterritorial jurisdiction 2 seats
Sister Cities – 4 seats
Utility Board of Adjustment – 1 seat
Zoning Board of Adjustment – 4 seats

The CAWTP is nearing 40% completion. All of the large concrete structures are under construction. Most of the large underground piping is in place. Installation is currently underway for the new 42-inch diameter finished water transmission line that will carry water from the plant to Cary and Apex. Most of the high-tech mechanical and electronic equipment related to the treatment process is currently in fabrication at various manufacturers across the country. The project is on schedule. New treatment units will begin phasing into operation in the summer 2001, with final completion expected in late 2001.

VETERAN‘S DAY HOLIDAY: All Town of Cary Government Offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2000 in observance of Veteran’s Day. Yard waste will not be collected during the week of the holiday. All household garbage, curbside trash and recycling material will be collected one day early during the week of the holiday.

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY: Town of Cary Government offices will be closed Thursday, November 23^rd and Friday, November 24^th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Town of Cary Solid Waste Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2000 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Yard waste will not be collected during the week of the holiday. Household garbage and recycling pickup will be as follows: Tuesday customers on Monday, 11/20, Wednesday customers Tuesday, 11/21, Thursday customers on Wednesday, 11/22 and Friday customers on Friday, 11/24. If you have questions, please call 469-4090.

On September 14th, 2000 the Town of Cary reinstated the issuance of irrigation-only water meters. These meters will be required on all irrigation systems installed after the above date. For further information please call Lawrence Hardee in the Permits and Inspections office at 469-4336.

Attention volunteers, scouts, clubs, office groups: Looking for a volunteer experience, community service project, conservation project, or just a way to give back to the park you love? Well, look no further! On Saturday, November 18^th from 2 - 4 PM, Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve will hold the next Trail Improvement Workday. Trails encourage the preservation of our most precious resource…nature. By donating two hours of hard work, you will aid the preserve in its conservation efforts and improve the experience of many future visitors. Participants should bring high spirits as well as gloves, mulch rakes, and wheelbarrows, if you have them. Pre-registration is requested. To register yourself or your group for these FREE events, please contact the Stevens Nature Center at 387-5980 for these very worthwhile efforts. Light refreshments will be provided.

To pledge online, visit www.americarecyclesday.org. All pledges received by November 20^th will be entered into a random drawing for the "American Green Dream House," a brand, new three-bedroom, 2-1/2 bath home built with recycled materials. Youth prizes are a trip for four to Walt Disney World, 25 remanufactured computers for the winner's school along with a computer for the winner. All prizes will be awarded on December 15^th, 2000. For questions about the Town of Cary's recycling program, contact Karen Hales at 462-3873.

The average American throws away more than four pounds of garbage a day, which adds up to about 200 million tons of waste a year. Recycling saves energy, natural resources and landfill space. To keep recycling working, we need to buy products made from the materials we have already recycled.

Take care to make this Halloween a safe one for you and your children. Protect your little ones from painful burn injuries by following these simple safety precautions:

• Choose costumes with fabrics labeled flame resistant or flame retardant.
• When planning decorations, ensure that combustible items do not come in close contact with heat sources, particularly open flames.
• Consider using flashlights in pumpkins or on walkways instead of candles.
• Instruct children to STOP, DROP and ROLL should their clothes catch on fire.

Have a happy and safe Halloween. For more information contact the Cary Fire Department at 469-4056.

Safe-N-Sane Halloween Celebration is for children ages 15 and under. This FREE event is co-sponsored by Cary Towne Center and will be held on Halloween night, Tuesday, October 31^st. There will be trick or treating throughout Cary Towne Center mall, a costume contest, and a "Li’l Bit of Magic" with magician Michael Creech.

*Judges will select costume contest participants as children trick or treat throughout the mall and those selected children participate in the finals at 7PM. Judges will select costume contest finalists from the trick or treaters in the following age groups: 2 years and under; 3 - 4 years; 5 - 7 years; 8 - 10 years; and 11 - 15 years. For more information contact the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources department at 469-4061.