Wendell News Outlet
Informational News of interest for the citizens in and around Wendell, North Carolina. Postings on this site are the property of Glenn Harris and cannot be copied without express written permission. Archives are listed at the bottom of the home page.Saturday, September 11, 2010
Friday Update
Board of Commissioners Friday Update
Friday, September 10, 2010
ITEM 1. WENDELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 11, 2010, Wendell United Methodist Church will hold its annual Community Festival. The event begins at 7:00 am with a huge yard sale, followed by an antique car show, and silent auction. You may also purchase BBQ chicken plates for $7 each. The festivities will last until 5:00 p.m. Come out and support a great cause while enjoying food, fun and fellowship on Main Street.
ITEM 2. ECO-FRIENDLY HISTORIC PRESERVATION – WENDELL HISTORIC SOCIETY
Maggie O'Neill, Executive Director for Wake Forest Downtown Revitalization Group, will present information on "greening" downtown. This presentation will include the ways that historic preservation is the best for eco-friendly design, encouraging pedestrian friendly downtowns and finally new LEED requirements that take reuse into consideration. Thursday, Sept. 16th @ 7pm, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Wendell NC.
ITEM 3. CROSS COUNTRY UPCOMING EVENTS
On Tuesday October 19, 2010 Wendell will serve as host to the Greater Neuse River Conference Cross Country Championship meet, beginning at 4:00 pm.
As a season finale, the East Wake High School Cross Country Warriors will host the NCHSAA 4-A Cross Country Regional Championship on Saturday October 30, 2010. The first race will begin at 9:00 am!
ITEM 4. EASTERN WAKE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS
Eastern Wake CRIMESTOPPERS is offering $200 for information leading to the
arrest of the suspect (s) involved in the damage to property that occurred in the
Wendell’s Downtown Business District. If you have information or know of those
that can provide information leading to an arrest. Please call 366-2746 (CRIME).
ITEM 5. 2010-2011 YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
Football season has just gotten started but it’s time for girls and boys youth basketball registration, ages 5-16. Walk-In Registration Hours are:
Monday – Thursday: 6:00am – 9:00pm
Friday: 6:00am – 4:00pm
Wendell Community Center
601 West Third Street
For more information, contact Wendell Parks and Recreation at 366-2266 or at www.townofwendell.com.
ITEM 6. WENDELL COURTROOM HAS NEW LOOK
If you haven’t attended Town Board meetings in the past due to sitting on
uncomfortable wooden benches, your problem is solved. Because of the generous gift of padded pews from an area church, the wooden benches have been removed, and carpet and the pews have been installed. Come checkout our new, more comfortable appearance at the Monday, September 13, 2010 Town Board Meeting.
ITEM 7. SECOND ROUND OF WORKSHOPS ON EXPANDED BUS AND RAIL
OPTIONS SET FOR SEPTEMBER
Triangle citizens are invited to participate in a second round of public workshops on future bus and rail options. These community meetings on the Triangle Regional Transit Program (TRTP) will offer citizens the opportunity to respond to a technical analysis of transit corridors under study in Wake, Durham and Orange counties. The workshops will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and each session will have two formal presentations at 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm. Information presented at each meeting will include each county’s projects as well as the region. “As the Triangle continues to expand and our population grows to record numbers, it is crucial we design a transportation system that can meet future demands,” said David King, CEO and General Manager of Triangle Transit. “Hearing from people who live and work in the Triangle and are invested in this community, improves our ability to produce plans which meet these future needs.” The analysis will review the purpose and need for transportation‐related improvements and the criteria by which project alternatives have been evaluated. Meeting dates and locations are:
Date Locato
Wednesday, Sept. 15
Northern/Eastern Wake - Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St.
Wednesday, Sept. 22
Western Wake - Morrisville Town Hall, 100 Town Hall Dr.
Thursday, Sept. 23
Southern Wake - Garner Historic Auditorium, 742 W. Garner Rd.
ITEM 8. DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
The third crosswalk on the south side of Main Street has been completed and opened for business. The fourth sidewalk located on W. Third Street is now under construction and should be open to traffic the week of September 20th, if not before.
ITEM 9. NCDOT BIANNUAL CLEANUP DRIVE
NCDOT is calling for volunteers to assist with the fall 2010 Litter Sweep which runs from September 18 - October 2. You can organize a local roadside cleanup by coordinating it with your local NCDOT county maintenance office and/or Adopt-A-Highway Coordinator. DOT will provide you with safety vests, gloves, orange bags for general trash, and blue bags for recycling. Volunteers may also win cash prizes from Keep America Beautiful for the most unusual roadside litter found during cleanup. For more information, contact the Litter Sweep Hotline at 1-800-331-5864
ITEM 10. MILLION MEALS PROJECT
Zebulon Rotary and East Wake Academy will host the Million Meals Project on September 11, 2010 from 10 am until noon. For more information on how you or your organization can assist, contact Lauren Johnson at 404-0444 ext. 1022.
ITEM 11. WEEK OF AUGUST 30, MEETINGS ATTENDED BY TERESA PINER
DAY DATE EVENT
Wed. 9/8 NC League
Wed. 9/8 County Managers Meeting
Wed. 9/8 Growth Issues Task Force
Thur. 9/9 Tour Newland Properties
ITEM 12. SPECIAL MEETINGS WEEK OF AUGUST 30, 2010
DAY DATE EVENT
Wed. 9/15 EWTV
Wed. 9/15 Triangle Transit
Fri. 9/17 Planning Dir. Mtg.
ITEM 13. 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.
The Chamber has announced the Photography Exhibit of Cindy Privette at the
Chamber Board room. Her work can be seen until October 5th, 2010. Her
contact number is 919-269-8359. Chamber hours Monday to Friday from 11 am
to 4 pm.
SEPTEMBER 17-Wendell Rotary Club Annual Golf Tournament- Wendell
Country Club, Contact Sam Laughery @ 919 366-6251
SEPTEMBER 18-St. Eugene Church 8th Annual International Food and Music Festival-11am to 7pm- J. Ashley Wall Square
SEPTEMBER 23-Vardy Chiropractic and Wellness Clinics-Tri-Chamber Business After Hours, event held Knightdale Office-1016C Shoppes @ Midway Drive-5:30-7:30pm
ITEM 14. UPCOMING EVENTS
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
9/13 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
9/20 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting - cancelled Town Hall
9/27 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
10/11 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
10/18 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
10/25 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
11/08 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
11/15 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
11/22 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
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