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Bowden to Receive State's Top Civilian Award
Ernie Bowden, a lifelong Currituck County resident and
former County Commissioner, will be awarded North Carolina's highest
civilian honor during the Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday,
February 2.
Bowden will receive The Order of the
Long Leaf Pine, by order of Governor Bev Perdue. The award will be
presented on behalf of Governor Perdue by Currituck County Clerk of
Court, Sheila R. Tyler. more
BOC Going on a Retreat
Currituck's Board of Commissioners will hold a Board
Retreat on Friday, January 30, 2009 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.; Saturday,
January 31 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, February 1 from 9:00
a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This retreat will be held in the Corolla Sports
Center's second floor conference room, in Corolla, N.C.
Extension to Hold "Going
Green" Kick Off Event
Learn how to make earth-friendly and
energy-saving choices at the Cooperative Extension's "Going Green'
event on Saturday, January 31. This will be held at the
Cooperative Extension facility, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Currituck County government will be well-represented
at this event. Economic Development Director Peter Bishop will be
available to discuss "green" building incentives for developers
and new programs to promote environmentally-friendly growth. Brenda
McQueen, Currituck Superintendent of Buildings, will provide information
about the county's new Recycling and Solid Waste programs in place now at
the county's Recycling Centers.
Become a part of the growing movement of environmentally
conscious consumers and see how to select products and services that are
recyclable and energy-efficient. This free event will include vendor
exhibits, demonstrations, youth art exhibits, educational presentations
and more. For additional information, contact the Cooperative Extension
at 232-2262.
Corolla Bike Path Receives Strong Public
Support
Currituck County Planning Director Ben
Woody was pleased with the public support given the Corolla Greenway
proposal during a public meeting on Jan. 22. County staff members
provided information about the proposed multi-use path and fielded
questions and comments from several county residents.
The Corolla Greenway concept is a 1.06 mile path that
would wind through the Corolla community, stretching from Currituck
Heritage Park to a location near the Currituck Banks Coastal Reserve.
Ideally suited for walking, running and cycling, the project would
include a small park at the path's midpoint.
Currituck County will submit an application for a
$500,000 Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grant in February, Woody said.
The staff will learn the results of this effort in either late spring or
early summer. If received, the grant funding would be matched by the
county through occupancy tax funds.
Parks & Rec Holding Spring Soccer,
Yoga Registrations
The Currituck County Parks and Recreation
Department is currently accepting applications for spring soccer
and a new yoga class.
Applications for both activities can be found at currituckgovernment.com.
The yoga class will begin on Feb. 5, while the final day for soccer
registration is Feb. 7. For more information, contact Parks & Rec at
232-3007.
Special Olympics Program Receives Local
Donation
Currituck County Parks and Recreation
recently accepted a donation intended to provide support for the county's
Special Olympics Program.
Members of the Moyock Ruritan Club and the
Wild Goose Rotary Club presented Currituck Parks and Recreation Director
Jason Weeks with a check for $2,307.00 on January 8, 2009. more
Crisis Intervention Team Helps With
Heating Costs
The Crisis Intervention Program (CIP)
helps low-income households who are in a heating related emergency. This
program can help pay for various types of heating sources, including fuel
oil, kerosene, gas or wood. To learn more about this program, contact the
Currituck County Department of Social Services, at 232-3083. more
Make Plans Now for Home, Flower &
Garden Show!
It's not too early to make plans for attending the
2009 Currituck Home, Flower & Garden Show on April 24 and 25.
Held at the Cooperative Extension facility, this
year's show will feature the theme, "Go Green for a Better
Tomorrow." This two-day event is the only garden show in northeastern
N.C. Show hours will be 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on April 24, and 9:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. on April 25. For more, call the Cooperative Extension at
232-2262.
Handy Homer's Helpful Homeowner Tip
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"Did you know you need permits to install or
upgrade a heat pump? Be sure to hire a professional.
If the unit, duct work and breakers are not sized
properly, your system won't work correctly and may end up costing you
extra money in the long run."
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Handy Homer provides advice on building
permits, codes, inspections and construction. Contact Handy at handy.homer@co.currituck.nc.us.
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