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Commissioners to Host OLF Update Meeting
Currituck's Board of Commissioners will join Camden
County Commissioners in a public meeting to discuss the Navy's
proposed Outlying Landing Field. All residents are invited to attend
this meeting, which will be held on Monday, January 12,
at 4:00 p.m. in the Cooperative Extension facility.
The board members are expected to receive
an update regarding strategy to oppose the OLF
from representatives of French West Vaughan, a Raleigh
marketing firm contracted to aid both counties in this effort,
and Poyner & Spruill LLP.
Public Meeting to Discuss Corolla
Greenway Proposal
Members of Currituck's Planning
Department will host a community meeting on Thursday, January
22 to share information and receive public feedback
regarding the proposed construction of the Corolla Greenway.
The proposed Greenway is a 1.06 mile multi-use path
in the Corolla community. It would stretch from Currituck Heritage Park
to a location near the Currituck Banks Coastal Reserve. Also included
in the overall project would be a small park located at the path's
midpoint. More
Above: A section in Corolla that would become
part of the proposed Greenway.
Above: An example of an overhead map of the
proposed Corolla Greenway project available from the Planning Dept.
Second January BOC Meeting is Canceled
The second
regularly-scheduled January meeting of the Board of Commissioners
has been canceled. The Board will not meet on January 20 due to
commissioners' attendance to a state conference. The
next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be on Monday,
February 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Historic Courthouse.
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.
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.
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.
Holiday Lunch Includes Donation
to Food Pantry
County employees added a measure of
goodwill to the 2008 Holiday Lunch by making a sizeable donation to the
food pantry at Pilmoor United Methodist Church. More
A large amount of non-perishable food was collected,
as employees were asked to bring one item each to the luncheon, which
was held on Dec. 23, 2008. This annual event honors county staff,
elected officials and retirees, and highlights accomplishments
achieved during the year.
Above: Georgia Kight was honored
for achieving a 30-year Service Award in 2008.
Above: Carolyn Eason was honored
for achieving a 25-year Service Award in 2008.
Sheriff's Office Urges Caution with
Wild Animals
County residents are advised to use
caution in the presence of wild animals following a confirmed case of
rabies in Corolla. A fox put down by Currituck Sheriff's Deputies on
Dec. 27, 2008 was tested by state officials and determined
rabid. The fox had attacked a citizen and his dogs.
Any suspicious behavior by a wild animal can be
reported to Currituck Animal Control by calling 232-2216.
Handy Homer's Helpful Homeowner Tip
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"If your job is more than $30,000 then your
contractor must be a licensed general contractor. It's for your own
protection!" |
Handy Homer provides advice on building
permits, codes, inspections and construction. Contact Handy at handy.homer@co.currituck.nc.us.
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