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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2007 Contact: Mike Tapp, Orange County Fire Marshal (919) 968-2050Life Saving Resources for Animals Donated to Local Fire Departments ORANGE COUNTY –
“Doggie Spa & Day Care” donated 15 sets of surgical masks
to Orange County Emergency Management for distribution to area fire
departments. The masks,
typically worn during veterinary surgery, will be used for animal
resuscitation at fire scenes. Kirk Korley owner of Doggie Spa & Day Care,
with the assistance of Dr. Melanie Smith of Four Paws Animal Clinic
donated the masks. Each set
sells for around $99 and even with the clinic discount, the donation
amounted to more than $1200. Each
set contains three masks, large canine, small canine, and feline.
When needed, the masks are connected to standard oxygen cylinders
carried by fire, rescue, and emergency medical vehicles. “There has been a lot of press in the last few
months about emergency care for house pets,” Korley said.
Discussions with a professional firefighter who works part-time
with Korley confirmed his concerns.
“Many fire departments are not equipped with animal rescue
masks and this was a way to give back to the community,” Korley added. Jamie Joseph with the Orange County Fire
Marshal’s Office coordinated distribution of the masks to the local
fire departments. A mask
set was provided for each of the volunteer fire departments in the
county as well as multiple sets for Carrboro and Chapel Hill Fire
Departments. Pet owners in Orange County as well as their animals can breather easier with this improvement in local emergency animal support. #
# # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2007 Contact: Monica Evens, Orange County Board of Commissioners Office(919) 245-2125Orange County Seeks Volunteers for the Historic Rogers Road Community Taskforce At
its April 24, 2007 meeting, the Orange County Board of Commissioners
created and approved the Historic Roger’s Road Community Enhancement
Plan Development and Monitoring Task Force. The purpose of this
taskforce is to develop and recommend a plan to the County
Commissioners, for the enhancement of the living environment in the
historic Rogers Road Community and to monitor the implementation of the
plan. The
Taskforce will be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, and
will include:
The
first proposed report of activities from this taskforce is scheduled to
be presented to the Board of County Commissioners no later than June 30,
2007. The recommended
Enhancement Plan will be presented to the Board no later than September
1, 2007. All
County residents residing in the Historic Rogers Road Community who are
interested in being involved in the development of the Rogers Road Area
Enhancement Plan are encouraged to apply. To
be considered for this taskforce, please respond by Wednesday, May 2,
2007 at 5:00 pm. The
County Commissioners plan to make appointments to this Task Force at
their meeting on May 3, 2007. Please
visit the Orange County Web Site at www.co.orange.nc.us
to complete an application online.
You may also contact the office of the Clerk to the Board at
(919) 245-2125 or 245-2130 or email mevans@co.orange.nc.us
to request an application, or for more information. #
# # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2007 Contact: Donna Baker, Clerk to the Orange County Board of Commissioners (919) 245-2130Orange County Board of Commissioners Notice of Change in Regular Meeting Schedule Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 153A-40,
the Board of County Commissioners provides notice of the following
changes in the 2007 meeting schedule.
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# # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2007 Contact: Pamela Reynolds, Orange County Human Rights and Relations (919) 960-3875Community Civil Rights Educators The Human Rights and Relations Department received
funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) to begin our Community Civil Rights Educator Program. The CCRE program is designed to empower community leaders and help residents understand their rights and responsibilities. The goal of this program is to develop the capacity of communities to recognize and react appropriately to discrimination. On March 10, 2007 four (4) Orange County residents
began training. The training extended over a period of three (3)
Saturdays. Training was completed on March 31, 2007.
The prospective educators engaged in a comprehensive civil rights
and human relations training program which included the following
topics: fair housing,
landlord tenant law, predatory lending, employment discrimination, Title
VI, labor laws, hate crimes, violence against women and the viewing of
the social justice video “RACE: The Power of an Illusion.” The educators will conduct community outreach on
civil rights for the period of one year. The Orange County residents who received Community Civil Rights Educator training are: Keith Cook Ann Donnelly
Madeline
Felekos Barbara
Lagemann For
additional information contact Orange County Human Rights and Relations,
919-960-3875. #
# # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2007 Contact: Robert Marotto, Orange County Animal Services Director (919) 968-2287Public Comment Opportunity on Tethering Orange County’s Tethering Committee will hold a
Public meeting on April 23rd from 7-9 p.m. in the F. Gordon
Battle Courtroom in Hillsborough. The meeting is being held for the purpose of
gathering and addressing public input on the issue of changing the
County’s animal ordinance as it relates to animal tethering.
All County residents are invited to attend and share their animal
tethering-related opinions, views, concerns and ideas with members of
Orange County’s Tethering Committee. The topic of tethering refers to the keeping of
dogs on chains or ropes rather than inside a fenced structure.
The County currently allows tethering, provided certain
conditions are met, but consideration is being given to whether there
should be changes to the ordinance that would limit or restrict
tethering in Orange County. Any
changes made to the current ordinance would apply to all unincorporated
areas of the County and would affect the way in which residents could
legally contain their animals. The Tethering Committee was created by the Orange
County Board of Commissioners to work with the Animal Services Advisory
Board in deciding what changes, if any, should be considered in regard
to the legal status of tethering under the County’s animal ordinances. The F. Gordon Battle Courtroom is located at 106 E.
Margaret Lane in Hillsborough. Questions
about the meeting may be addressed to Animal Services staff member Lisa
Smith by calling 245-2075 or emailing lsmith@co.orange.nc.us. #
# # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2007 Contact: Chris Wachholtz, Cabins, Cottages, & Bungalows (919) 302-1627 George Horton, Telesis Construction LLC (919) 732-5055 Muriel Williman, Orange County Solid Waste Management (919) 968-2788 Deconstruction of Old Southern States Building Uncovers Historical Helicopter Landing Pad Telesis Construction LLC developer for the soon-to-be-built Gateway Center Project that will house the Orange County Government Offices and Library and the new Weaver Street Market location has engaged local deconstruction and old house renovation company Cabins, Cottages & Bungalows to deconstruct, salvage and recycle significant portions of the former Southern States Building on the site at 137 West Margaret Lane in Hillsborough. The firm is using an innovative technique to take the massive roof off in large sections to further deconstruct it on the ground. This Saturday April 14th at 3pm, they will host a public demonstration of the technique on the construction site
Chris Wachholz co-owner with brother Steve of Cabins, Cottages & Bungalows, said, “The Southern States building is larger than any we have deconstructed before so we brought in Dave Bennink of Re-Use Consulting of Bellingham, Washington to teach us his hybrid deconstruction techniques”. Using the largest extendable boom forklift available, sections of the roof and floor system are removed in panels so they can be disassembled on the ground, “This is a much safer approach than taking off each framing member while standing in the air.” says Bennink. Panel construction of new buildings is now routine practice while panelized deconstruction is new. A bit of history was uncovered Thursday when the flat rubber roof membrane was removed to begin cutting off the large panel sections. A cold war-era emergency Helicopter landing pad was discovered beneath. A large yellow circle with a an arrow indicating the landing direction and the word “HILLSBOROUGH” was spelled out in six foot high letters along the 120 foot length of the rooftop. Orange County leaders have long supported building materials recycling and re-use such as their deconstruction of the former Orange Industries Training Building across from the present library on West Tryon Street and two older houses. That wood is being reused in various County owned projects now.
George Horton, a co-owner of Telesis Construction Mgt., the project developer calls this, “a win-win for the county and the green goals of the project”. Blair Pollock, Solid Waste Planner for Orange County stated, “The deconstruction approach to reducing demolition waste helps extend the life of the County’s construction and demolition landfill as well as saving valuable resources. The lumber being recovered from this building could be reused in many new applications. All County building and site redevelopment projects now require materials recovery and recycling.”
Recycled or reused materials from the building include plastic drain pipe, railings, flooring, ceiling and floor joists, sub-floor, insulation, acoustic ceiling tiles and their frames, dimensional lumber and metal. The flooring is an unusual one-and-one quarter inch thick oak tongue and groove. This thick, sturdy flooring is not seen any longer in conventional modern construction and according to Horton, some of the old flooring will be reused in the new Gateway building. Metal re-claimed included most of the electric wiring, conduit, AC ducts, water pipes, metal roof panels and other metal debris. Eventually all the tonnage recovered will be totaled and a diversion rate estimated.
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# # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2007 Contact: Vivette Jeffries-Logan, Department of Human Rights and Relations (919) 960-38753rd Annual Fair Housing Fair ORANGE
COUNTY, NC
–
The
Department of Human Rights and Relations will host their 3rd Annual Fair
Housing Fair, Saturday April 21, 2007 from 11a.m. – 3:00p.m.
in the parking lot of Wal-Mart on Hampton Pointe Blvd. in
Hillsborough, North Carolina. Over
30 banks and community based organizations offering fair and affordable
housing products and services have been invited to participate in the
fair. Organizations
will offer information on services from land trust homes to individual
development accounts which are designed to assist individuals in saving
for a down payment on a home.
Several
studies have identified that lack of information on programs supporting
fair housing is a significant barrier to residents accessing affordable
housing programs.
This
Fair will provide current and potential residents from a range of
economic circumstances with an opportunity to learn how they can
exercise true housing choice. Another
barrier to accessing affordable housing programs is the myth that an
individual qualifies for assistance if and only if they have extremely
low income.
An individual with an income as high as $39,950.00 can qualify
for affordable housing assistance and families of four can earn as much
as $57,050.00 and still qualify.
Affordable housing programs are programs which can and should be
used by the people who are the foundation of our community; police
officers, teachers, and civil servants at the state and local level. If you or your organization is interested in participating in this fair, please contact the Orange County Department of Human Rights and Relations at (919) 960-3875. #
# # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2007 Contact: Crystal Mitchell, Department of Social Services (919) 968-2000 ext. 279Transition Fair - Youth Moving into Adulthood ORANGE COUNTY- The second annual Transition Fair
will be held on April 10, 2007 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The Fair provides information and resources to assist
families and individuals in making the transition from youth to
adulthood. The event is
sponsored by the Community Backyard, Chapel Hill/Carrboro City Schools,
Orange County Schools, The ARC of Orange County, and the Orange County
Department of Social Services, and will be held at the Southern Human
Services Center at 2501 Homestead Road in Chapel Hill. The passage to adulthood is a complex time for all
youth. They begin to assume
adult roles and take definitive steps to achieve measures of financial,
residential and emotional independence.
For youth in special circumstances such as foster care, or with
unique needs, such as a disability, the transition to adulthood is
exceptionally daunting. However,
the process of transition can be a positive experience, characterized by
growth and accomplishment, if youth have the resources they need to
successfully navigate this process. Over 30 vendors, including the North Carolina
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, the Piedmont Financial
Group and The Women’s Center, will be present for the event. The
Transition Fair is an opportunity for youth and their families to ask
questions and receive valuable information to increase their success and
confidence during this transitional time. For additional information about The Transition Fair, or if your organization would like to be represented, please contact Crystal Mitchell, Orange County LINKS Coordinator, by telephone at 919-968-2000 ext. 279 or by email at cmitchell@co.orange.nc.us. #
# # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2007 Contact: Muriel Williman, Orange County Solid Waste Management (919) 968-2788Convenience Centers Closed Easter Sunday No Change in Curbside Recycling, Landfill, or Convenience Centers for Good Friday Curbside
recycling will be collected according to the regular schedule on Good
Friday.
If your recycling day falls on Friday, April 6, 2007 be sure to
have your bin out to the curb by 7:00 am or bring it out the evening
prior to collection as usual.
The Orange County Landfill on Eubanks Road, and all associated services such as the electronics collection and mulch sales will also maintain normal business hours, 7:00 am-4:00 pm on Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7. Orange County Solid Waste Convenience Centers will also be open as usual on Friday, April 6 from 7am-7pm, closed from 12noon-1pm for lunch. However, the Centers will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 8. #
# # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2007 Contact: Monica Evans, Assistant to the Clerk to the Orange County Board of Commissioners (919) 245-2130Orange County Board of Commissioners Recent Appointments to Boards and Commissions At its March 27, 2007 meeting, the Orange County Board of Commissioners reappointed the following citizen volunteers to County Advisory Boards and Commissions. Volunteer
Name
Board Name Ms.
Peggy Cohn
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Ms.
Frances Kovens
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Ms.
Jerry Ann Gregory
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Ms.
Judythe Dingfelder
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Mr
Robert Kintz
Arts Commission Ms.
Lauri Alexander
Arts Commission Ms.
Rachel Lillis
Arts Commission Ms.
Tammy Lambert
Arts Commission Mr.
Tyler Dockery
Arts Commission Mr.
Floyd Bridgwater
Commission for the Environment Ms.
Alice H. Remini
Historic Preservation Commission Mr.
Jeffrey L. Schmitt
Orange County Board of Adjustment Mr.
Brian L. Crawford
Orange County Planning Board Mr.
John T. Stewart
Orange-Person-Chatham Area Programs Board - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - At its March 27, 2007 meeting, the Orange County Board of Commissioners appointed the following citizen volunteers to County Advisory Boards and Commissions. Volunteer
Name
Board Name Ms.
Leah K. Rade
Arts Commission Ms.
Shannon Jackson
Arts Commission Ms.
Mary Jane Felgenhauer
Arts Commission Ms.
Linda Marco
Arts Commission Mr.
Thomas H. Heffner
Equalization and Review Board Mr.
Jerry L. Kruter
Equalization and Review Board Ms.
Jane L. Sparks
Equalization and Review Board Ms.
Margaret Brown
Equalization and Review Board Ms.
Claire G. Williams
Equalization and Review Board Mr.
William Crowther
Equalization and Review Board Ms.
Pamela J. Davis
Equalization and Review Board Mr.
Reginald Morgan
Equalization and Review Board Mr.
John Timothy Kepley
Equalization and Review Board Mr.
Paul Snow
Equalization and Review Board Mr.
Thomas Fenske
Mebane Planning Board Mr.
Lynn Ikenberry
Orange-Person-Chatham Area Programs Board
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# # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2007 Contact: Donna Baker, Clerk to the Orange County Board of Commissioners (919) 245-2130Orange County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting Notice The Orange County Board of Commissioners will meet for a Special
Meeting (closed session) on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the
BOCC Office at Southern Human Services Center, 2501 Homestead Road, in
Chapel Hill, N.C., for the purpose of “discussing matters relating to
the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the
County in the area served by the public body, “ G.S. 143-318.11 (a)
(4) and “to discuss the
County’s position and to instruct the County Manager and the County
Attorney on the negotiating position regarding the terms of a contract
to purchase real property,” NCGS 143-318.11 (a) (5). #
# # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2007 Contact: Muriel Williman, Orange County Solid Waste Management (919) 968-2788Compost Bin Sale, April 7 - Composting Demo, March 31 Orange County will be hosting the 7th Annual Outdoor Compost Bin Sale on Saturday, April 7 from 9am-3pm at the Eubanks Rd. Park and Ride Lot in Chapel Hill. The sale will feature “Home Composters” for $39 each (tax included). Cash or checks only can be accepted. The sale will be held rain or shine, first come, first served basis and there is no "per person" limit to purchases!
Sale-goers
will have the opportunity to purchase compost aerating tools for $10.00
each, and counter top collectors for $5.00.
All are being sold for considerable savings compared to on-line
or catalog sources.
Master gardeners and other experienced composters will be on hand
to answer questions on composting. Prior to the sale, on Saturday March 31, a free composting demonstration will be held 10:00am-11:30am, at the Community Center Compost Demonstration Site (behind the rose garden) Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. Learn about composting outdoors with a manufactured bin like the “Home Composter”, homemade bins, or indoor composting with worms. The demonstration is sponsored by the Orange County Solid Waste Management Department and the Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Department. No registration is required. There is no rain date scheduled for this event. “Home
Composters” are cylindrical units about two feet in diameter and three
feet tall.
They come in two halves for easy loading in just about any
vehicle, and easy assembly.
The two halves are clipped together on the vertical axis to form
a round enclosure.
A lid with a snap-lock completes the tidy looking bin.
The unit is open at the bottom to allow drainage of liquid from
the composting material.
The open bottom allows access for worms and other decomposing
organisms to come up through the soil and help accelerate the composting
process.
These bins can be used to compost yard waste and vegetable or
fruit scraps from the kitchen. You
can compost at home, or in your apartment or condominium. No
kidding! Composting at home can divert close to 20% of waste
being needlessly landfilled. Compost creates a rich, natural soil
amendment that landscapes, gardens, and houseplants love!
Compost improves nutrient content of the soil, enhances soils’
ability to retain moisture, and can reduce reliance on chemical
fertilizers and pesticides by creating
a healthy soil ecosystem.
Make
every day Earthday, compost! #
# # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2007 Contact: Bob Marotto, Director, Orange County Animal Services (919) 968-2287Low Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics Orange County’s Animal Services Department is offering low cost
rabies vaccination clinics in March to ensure that cats and dogs are
current on their vaccinations. Authorized by North Carolina State law,
such clinics provide pet owners with substantial savings on rabies
vaccinations. Our
low cost rabies vaccination clinics for March – q
Saturday,
March 24th, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., Hillsborough Courthouse
parking lot, 106 East Margaret Lane, Hillsborough q
Saturday,
March 31st, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., Orange County’s Animal
Shelter, 1081 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., Chapel Hill Please
refer to our website for information regarding additional rabies clinics
for 2007 http://www.co.orange.nc.us/animalservices/rabies.asp. The
vaccination fee is $5.00, which must be paid in cash.
If possible, be sure to bring your pet’s most recent
vaccination certificate.
Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers.
Animals that may be nervous or unsettled should be kept in a
vehicle for their vaccination. Call 245-2075 for further information
about the clinic. So
far this year Orange County’s Animal Services Department has six (6)
positive rabies tests—four (4) raccoons, one (1) skunk, and one (1)
fox.
In 2006 there were twenty-seven positive cases—eighteen (18)
raccoons, four (4) bats, four (4) skunks, and one (1) fox. State
public health veterinarians now believe that we are on the upside of a
raccoon rabies cycle.
They are aware that its peak may bring even higher numbers of
confirmed rabies cases than in recent years. This view is based upon the
fact that last year 520 animals were confirmed rabid by North
Carolina’s rabies laboratory, an increase of 62 cases from the year
before. Under
North Carolina law, if your pet is not current on its rabies
vaccination, and it comes in contact with a rabid animal, one has to
decide whether to quarantine the pet for six (6) months at a veterinary
clinic or release it to be destroyed. We would also remind pet owners
that a related requirement of state law is that a dog or cat with a
current rabies vaccination must receive a booster shot within
seventy-two (72) hours of any exposure to rabies.
Otherwise, the requirements of state law are the same as for an
unvaccinated animal—namely, euthanasia or a six (6) month quarantine. Ensuring
that this requirement is always met requires awareness and immediate
action.
In the event that their pet has possible contact with a raccoon
or bat or other wildlife animal, an owner should be sure to contact
their Animal Control program right away.
In this way, it is possible to take appropriate action including
that an exposed pet receive a booster shot within the required time
frame to ensure its own health and the health of the public. #
# # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2007 Contact: Muriel Williman, Orange County Solid Waste Management (919) 968-2788Solid Waste Convenience Center - Hwy 57 - Closes The
County-operated Solid Waste Convenience Center located on Highway 57
just north of Hillsborough,
will close permanently on Tuesday,
April 24 at 7 pm. After thirteen years of operation, the current site
owner has decided to not renew the lease.
The Board of County Commissioners have been considering potential
replacement sites for several months, but have not yet identified a
suitable location. County
residents may use any of the other five centers located throughout the
County for collection of household waste, bulky items and recycling: -
Bradshaw Quarry Road, -
Eubanks Road, -
Ferguson Road, -
High Rock Road, and -
Walnut Grove Church Road (the nearest
alternate location, 4 miles north just off Hwy 86). The
centers all operate on the same schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday 7am to noon, closed from 12 noon to 1 pm, reopen at 1pm to 7 pm,
Saturday 7 am to 5 pm, and Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm.
Centers are closed on Wednesdays. No business waste is accepted
at these sites. Residents
who choose to use the nearest alternative site to Highway 57 may choose
the Walnut Grove Church Road Convenience
Center. The
Walnut Grove location is to
be temporarily expanded to handle citizens diverted from the Highway 57 Convenience
Center. Some delays in access to the Walnut Grove center
may be experienced while
construction is underway
through the months of March and April.
County staff is making every effort to avoid or minimize any
inconveniences. Residents of the Town of Hillsborough who
have used the Highway 57 Convenience
Center for waste disposal, recycling, brush, leaves and
bulky items are urged to use available Town-provided curbside services
for collection of all these items.
Additionally, Town residents are also encouraged to utilize the
County recycling drop-off site at Hampton Point. Recyclables only
please. Contact
Town of Hillsborough Public Works at Work Order Voice Mailbox: 732-2104
Ext. 222, email: hillworkorders@ncrrbiz.com
or visit the web site: www.ci.hillsborough.nc.us/town
services/public works for details
on household waste management, to get a new recycling bin or garbage
cart. There
are six unstaffed recycling dropoff sites throughout the County that may
be used for recycling paper, cans, bottles and cardboard only.
Businesses are welcome to recycle these materials at unstaffed sites as
well, although they are limited to 50 cardboard boxes per week at these
sites. No waste is allowed:
·
Hampton Pointe Shopping Center, Hwy 86, behind Home Depot,
Hillsborough, ·
Carrboro Plaza, Highway 54 West, Carrboro, ·
University Mall, Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, ·
Cedar Falls Park, Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill, ·
Animal Shelter, Municipal Drive, Chapel Hill, and ·
Meadowmont, off Hwy 54 east behind Harris Teeter. Contact information: Orange County Solid Waste Management Department, 968-2788, recycling@co.orange.nc.us #
# # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2007 Contact: James Spivey, Orange County Human Rights and Relations (919) 968-2288Women's History Month March is National Women’s History Month.
The Orange County Commission for Women will celebrate Women’s
History Month on Saturday, March 31, 2007 at The Chapel Hill Senior
Center; 400 South Elliott Road, Chapel Hill from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This event will celebrate accomplishments made by
women and remind us of the need to continue the pursuit of gender
equality. The celebration
will include the viewing and discussion of two films, “Killing Us
Softly” & “Fly Girls.” There
will also be a presentation by Dr. Jane Brown, a James L. Knight
Professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at UNC-CH.
Light refreshments will be provided. The
event is free and open to the public. The Commission for Women is a volunteer advisory
board to the Orange County Board of Commissioners dedicated to
assessment, advocacy and research towards the ends of improving the
quality of life for women in Orange County.
The mission of the Orange County Commission for Women is to
empower women and girls, and promote their equality in all spheres of
life through advocacy, education, and outreach activities.
One way in which the Commission carries out that mission is by
building coalitions with, and acting as allies for, disadvantaged
groups. #
# # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2007 Contact: Laura Blackmon, Orange County Manager (919) 245-2300Human Resources Director Departs Orange County Dr. Tyrone Jackson, Human Resources Director, will be leaving Orange
County. Assistant County Manager Gwen Harvey said Jackson would be missed.
“We will miss Tyrone’s expertise and exuberant spirit.
We wish him well as he heads off to new ventures,” Harvey said. Jackson was appointed Human Resources Director for Orange County in
February 2006 after the retirement of Elaine Holmes. Responsibilities of the Director include policy development and
administration, employment, position classification, pay plan, benefits,
performance management, employee relations, training, and employee
communications. Over the past year, Jackson assisted the Board of County
Commissioners with hiring the new County Manager, Laura Blackmon.
He also focused on reviewing and updating the County’s
personnel ordinance. Jackson spoke positively about his experience with the County.
“It has been a pleasure and honor working with everyone in
Orange County,” Jackson said. His
last day in the office will be Friday, March 9, 2007. Kathleen Goodhand, Organization Development Manager with the
Personnel Department, will serve as interim Director. #
# # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2007 Contact: Donna Baker, Clerk to the Orange County Board of Commissioners (919) 245-2130Orange County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting Notice The
Orange County Board of Commissioners has been invited to attend a tour
of the Greensboro Transfer station, which will be hosted by the Orange
County Solid Waste Management Department, on Saturday, March 10, 2007.
The tour group will meet at 8:15 a.m. at the
Chapel Hill Public Works Department on Martin Luther King Blvd.,
in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. #
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