Wendell News Outlet

Friday, July 2, 2010

Town Hall will be closed on Monday July 5, 2010 in recognition of Independence Day. Offices will reopen at 8:00 am on Tuesday, July 6, 2010.

ITEM 2. JULY 4, 2010 CELEBRATION

Celebrate the Fourth with a parade along Main Street. The parade starts at 3 pm at the railroad tracks at Main Street. Decorate your non-motorized wheels. Hot dogs, lemonade, watermelon, cotton candy, face painting and balloon hats will be available at J. Ashley Wall Towne Square.

ITEM 3. LITTLE LEAGUE DISTRICT 6 BASEBALL TOURNAMENT

The staff of the Wendell Parks and Recreation has been busy preparing Carver Elementary School fields for the 2010 Tar Heel Leagues 11-12 District 6 Little League baseball tournament.

All Stars from Knightdale, Nash County, Rocky Mount, Wake Forest American, Wake Forest National, Zebulon, Wendell White and Wendell Blue will be taking the field with hopes of claiming the District 6 championship and advancing to the 2010 State Tournament in Rocky Mount July 22-25.

First round matchups will be played on July 6th; on Carver Field 1, Rocky Mount vs. Wake Forest American will play at 6:00 pm. Knightdale vs. Wendell Blue will play at 8:00pm on Carver 2, Wendell White vs. Nash County will play at 6:00pm; Wake Forest Nationals vs. Zebulon will play at 8:00pm.

The tournament runner up will also advance to compete in the State Tournament. Staff is looking forward to an exciting week of Tar Heel Leagues baseball!

Following the upcoming Tarheel League Tournament, the Wendell Community Center will revert to its summer schedule beginning Wednesday, July 14, 2010. The Community Center will close on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm from July 14 through the month of August unless the community center has been reserved for special events. To reserve the Community Center, you may contact Phillip Smith at 366-2266.

Wake County Watershed Manager Debbie Greene recently inspected sediment control measures in Wendell Falls and reports that the overall project is in good shape. The county holds 11 separate erosion control permits within areas of Wendell Falls. In most of these areas the vegetation is stabilizing and measures are functioning effectively. No major deficiencies were noted but in most areas permits cannot be closed until some level of building has occurred within the subdivision.

Mrs. Greene also spoke with Tom Needham of Burroughs & Chapin this week. He said he would continue to manage the property for ongoing maintenance and stabilization work.

ITEM 6. ANTHEMION AWARDS

Capital Area Preservation is now accepting nomination for the 2010 Anthemion Awards. Nominations can recognize contributions in a variety of areas including, but not limited to: Residential, Commercial, Landscape, Adaptive Use, Advocacy, Leadership, Professional Commitment, Education, Craftsmanship, Lifetime Achievement and Neighborhood and Community.

The nomination deadline is August 12, 2010 and the award ceremony will be held September 20, 2010 at The Irregardless Café, 901 West Morgan Street, Raleigh. Recent recipients include Bruce and Marjorie Lynch and 2SL Design Build for Residential Infill Design and Construction of the Lynch residence in Wendell.

For more information contact Capital Area Preservation at 833-6404.

Spaces are going fast so sign up today!!! The Police Department has finalized plans for its first camp, “Camp Choices.” The camp will run August 2, 2010 through August 6, 2010. Staff from the Poe Center will be on hand to educate Wendell’s youth on choices and consequences related to tobacco and alcohol as well as various other topics.

The Tahoe and trailer that were funded by the ABC board have been fully striped. Color Graphics developed a logo for the camp and also a theme for our Fatal Vision training. The camp has space for 40 participants and a limited number of spaces remain. For more information, please contact Sgt. Jody Wall of the Wendell Police Department at 365-4444.

ITEM 8. TRIANGLE REGIONAL TRANSIT PROGRAM, JULY 14, 2010

The Triangle Regional Transit Program has been established to focus on highway, transit and transportation management alternatives throughout the region. Public meetings have been scheduled throughout the Triangle during the months of June and July. One of six public meetings will be held on July 14, 2010 in the Knightdale Town Hall from 5:30 until 8 pm.

ITEM 9. MEETINGS TERESA PINER ATTENDED THIS WEEK

Tues. 6/29 Web Training

Wed. 6/30 Meeting with DOT – ARRA Project 5100 EB

Thur. 7/01 DOT – District Engineer’s Office- Bridge

Fri. 7/02 Wake Planning Directors Meeting

ITEM 10. COMMITTEE NOTES

The following is an update of committee assignments, information and action:

ITEM 11. UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

The Wendell Farmer’s Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Wendell Woman’s Club at the corner of West Third and Cypress streets.

Wendell t-shirts and hoodies are available from the chamber. T-shirts are $15 and hoodies (with zipper) are $30.

July 22 - Wits End, Girls Night Out, 6-8 pm, 5 North Main Street.

ITEM 12. UPCOMING EVENTS:

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

7/04 3:00 p.m. Wendell Historical Society July 4^th starts at Depot / Parade Main Streets

7/12 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

7/13 5:00 p.m. Tree Board Meeting @ Community Center Conference Room

7/19 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall

7/24 5:50 p.m. Triangle Regional Transit Program @ Knightdale Town Hall

7/26 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

8/09 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

8/16 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall

8/23 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall