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Orange County, North Carolina
Media Contact: Carla Banks, Director of Public Affairs, 919.245.2302.
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May 2013
- Pesticide Disposal Collection Day May 21, 2013
- Emergency Services: Tornado Safety Tips May 21, 2013
- Social Services: Job and Resource Fair May 21, 2013
- Local Business to Host Toys-for-Tots Event May 21, 2013
- County Selling Tickets for Farm-to-Fork May 21, 2013
- County Offices to Close on Memorial Day May 21, 2013
- RSVP Tax Program Seeks Volunteers May 20, 2013
- Animal Services Open House May 20, 2013
- County Budget Documents Available Online May 20, 2013
- Orange County Public Library Summer Program May 17, 2013
- Cooperative Extension: Child Abuse Prevention Training May 17, 2013
- Public Hearings: 2013 -14 County Budget May 16, 2013
- Health Department Strategic Plan May 14, 2013
- BOCC Special Meeting Notice May 13, 2013
- Public Health Advisory: Measles in Orange County May 9, 2013
- Cooperative Extension Summer Camp May 9, 2013
- Aging to Host Pocket Neighborhoods Presentation May 9, 2013
- National Travel and Tourism Week May 8, 2013
- Cooperative Extension Workshop May 6, 2013
- BOCC Special Meeting Notice May 6, 2013
- BOCC Special Meeting Notice May 3, 2013
- Walnut Grove Convenience Center May 3, 2013
- Senior Games New Ambassador May 2, 2013
- County Observes Older Americans Month May 2, 2013
- County to Host Off-Campus Reuse Rodeo May 1, 2013
Pesticide Disposal Collection Day
Media Contact
Carl A. Matyac, Ph.D.
Director, Cooperative Extension Service
Phone: 919.245.2051
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY TO HOST PESTICIDE DISPOSAL COLLECTION DAY
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 21, 2013)—The Orange County Cooperative Extension invites all farmers, landscapers and homeowners to responsibly and correctly dispose of any pesticides.
The Cooperative Extension will host a Pesticide Disposal Collection Day from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, at the Agriculture Building located at 306 Revere Road in Hillsborough.
This FREE event will focus on the proper collection of ANY PESTICIDE, including insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, etc., that are in original containers and are clearly labeled. Containers with unknown contents that are not labeled or products not in pesticide containers—cannot be accepted.
For more information, please call the Cooperative Extension Service at 919.245.2050.
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DIA DE COLECCIÓN DE LAS PESTICIDAS EN EL CONDADO DE ORANGE
CONDADO DE ORANGE, NC (21 de mayo 2013)—La Extensión Cooperativa del Condado de Orange invita a todos los granjeros, trabajadores de paisajismo o “landscaping” y amos de casa a deshacerse de sus pesticidas de forma responsable.
La Extensión Cooperativa tendrá un Día de Colección de las Pesticidas desde las 10:00 de la mañana hasta las 2:00 de la tarde el miércoles, 29 de mayo, en el Edificio de Agricultura (Agriculture Building) en el 306 Revere Road en Hillsborough.
Este evento GRATIS se enfoca en la colección y eliminación correcta de CUALQUIER PESTICIDA incluyendo insecticidas, fungicidas, herbecidas, etc. que están en el contenedor original con etiqueta. Contenedores con contenidos no conocidos sin etiqueta o productos en contenedores no para pesticidas no pueden ser aceptadas.
Para más información, favor de llamar al Servicio de la Extensión Cooperativa al 919.245.2050.
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Media Contact
Captain Darshan Patel
Emergency Management Coordinator
Phone: 919.245.6135
Cell: 919.332.3782
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDES RESIDENTS WITH TORNADO SAFETY TIPS
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 21, 2013)–The Orange County Emergency Services Department is reminding residents to be prepared in the event of a tornado.
The following recommendations should be considered in the event of an emergency:
- Be aware of upcoming forecasts and take appropriate actions well in advance of a tornado
- Secure outside furniture, lights, trampolines, etc. so they do not become projectiles
- Have a functional NOAA Weather Alert Radio in order to receive immediate warnings
- Develop an emergency preparedness kit (flashlight, blanket, water, medicine, radio, etc.) and have it handy
- If a Warning is issued, get your emergency preparedness kit and take shelter immediately
- When sheltering, go to the lowest floor (basement if possible)
- Move as close to the center of the building as possible in order to put as many walls between you and the outside as possible
- An inside stairwell is a good choice
- When the All Clear is provided, watch out for hazards (electrical, gas, debris, etc.)
Although Orange County uses a reverse 9-1-1 system referred to as CodeRed, it is not the fastest method of warning residents of a rapidly moving event.
Instead, residents should either invest in a weather radio or sign up for text alerts from the National Weather Service (iNWS) as the best ways to receive weather notices.
For a complete list of disaster preparation tips, please visit the Orange County Emergency Services Web site at http://www.readyorange.org
For the latest Orange County weather updates, follow us on the Emergency Services Twitter page at www.Twitter.com/ocncemergency
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CONSEJOS DE SEGURIDAD EN CASO DE TORNADO DE LOS SERVICIOS DE EMERGENCIA DEL CONDADO DE ORANGE
CONDADO DE ORANGE, NC (21 de mayo 2013)—Los Servicios de Emergencia del Condado de Orange le recuerda a sus residentes a prepararse en el caso de un tornado.
Tomar en cuenta las siguientes recomendaciones en caso de una emergencia:
- Prestar atención a los pronósticos del tiempo y preparase antes de la llegada de un tornado
- Amarrar objetos afuera como muebles, luces, o trampolines para que no se conviertan en proyectiles
- Tener una radio de emergencia que funciona y emite alertas inmediatas de NOAA (Ministerio Meteorológico de Washington, DC)
- Desarollar un kit de emergencia (linterna, agua, medicina, radio, etc.) y tenerlo a la mano
- Si suena una alerta, buscar refugio inmediatamente y llevar el kit de emergencia
- Buscar refugio en el piso más bajo (en el sótano si posible)
- Moverse al centro del edificio para poner más paredes entre Ud. y el exterior
- Una escalera interior también sirve como refugio
- Cuando suena el alerta “all clear” que significa que pasó el peligro, tener cuidado con cosas peligrosas (eléctricas o de gas, escombros, etc.)
Aunque el Condado de Orange utiliza un sistema inverso de 9-1-1 conocido como “CodeRed,” no es el método más rápido de alertar a los residentes a un evento que mueve con rapidez. Residentes deberían comprar una radio de emergencia o registrarse para alertas en la forma de textos al celular del Servicio Nacional del Tiempo (“National Weather Service” o “iNWS”) como las mejores formas de informarse sobre emergencias climáticas.
Para una lista completa de consejos para prepararse para una emergencia, favor de visitar a la página de web de Los Servicios de Emergencia del Condado de Orange en http://www.readyorange.org
Para los últimos pronósticos para el Condado de Orange, siga la página de Twitter de los Servicios de Emergencia en www.Twitter.com/ocncemergency
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Community Job and Resource Fair
Media Contact
Shanika Williams
Department of Social Services
Phone: 919.245.2822
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY TO HOST JOB AND RESOURCE FAIR
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 21, 2013)—The Orange County Department of Social Services (DSS) encourages members of the community to print their resume, dress for success and prepare to make a positive impression with more than 40 potential employers at the Job and Resource Fair.
The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, at the Department of Social Services located at 113 Mayo Street in Hillsborough.
The Job and Resource Fair is open to the public and door prizes will be awarded. The Greensboro Vet Center will be among the long list of participants. The mobile outreach van will be onsite to assist veterans with various services. The Mobile Vet Center vehicle has space for confidential counseling and transports Vet Center counselors and outreach staff to events and activities in surrounding areas.
This marks the second community Job Fair sponsored by DSS. At the April 2011 event, more than 40 employers served 600+ residents who were seeking employment opportunities.
For more information, please call Shanika Williams at 919.245.2822 or Randy Haynes at 919.969.3032 ext. 278.
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FERIA DE TRABAJO Y RECURSOS DEL CONDADO DE ORANGE
CONDADO DE ORANGE, NC (21 de mayo 2013)—El Departamento de Servicios Sociales (DSS) del Condado de Orange invita a miembros de la comunidad a imprimir su currículum vitae, vestirse bien, y causar una buena impresión con más de 40 posibles empleadores en La Feria de Trabajo y Recursos.
El evento será desde las 10:00 de la mañana hasta las 3:00 de la tarde el miércoles, 22 de mayo, en el Departamento de Servicios Sociales en 113 Mayo Street en Hillsborough.
La Feria de Trabajo y Recursos es para todo el público y se regalarán algunos premios. El Centro Veterinario de Greensboro será uno de los empleadores presente. El centro social móvil estará para ofrecer varios servicios a los veteranos. El automóvil que sirve como el Centro Veterinario Móvil tiene espacio para consejos en privado y transporte personal a los eventos y a las actividades en las zonas alrededor.
Es la segunda Feria de Trabajo patrocinado por DSS. En el evento de abril 2011, más de 40 empleadores sirvieron a más de 600 residentes buscando trabajo.
Para más información, favor de contactar a Shanika Williams al 919.245.2822 o a Randy Haynes al 919.969.3032 ext. 278.
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Local Business Hosts Toys-for-Tots Event
Media Contact
Rebekah Rapoza
Department of Social Services
Phone: 919.245.2869
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY INVITES PUBLIC TO SUPPORT “RIDE TO PROVIDE” EVENT
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 21, 2013)—The Orange County Department of Social Services is inviting the public to support or participate in the “Ride to Provide” event being hosted by the Renegade Motorcycle Outlet in preparation for the County’s annual Toy Chest event.
The Renegade Motorcycle Outlet is coordinating the “Ride to Provide” event, which benefits Toys-for-Tots. The ride will take place on Saturday, June 8. Registration is $20/biker and will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. The Renegade Motorcycle Outlet is located at 120 U.S. Highway 70 East in Hillsborough.
The 80 mile ride will begin promptly at 10:15 a.m. The bikers will end the ride at the Social Services office located at Hillsborough Commons on Mayo Street in Hillsborough.
For more information about “Ride to Provide,” please contact Armando Angus at the Renegade Motorcycle Outlet at 919.245.1287.
For more information about the Toy Chest and Toys-for-Tots, please contact Rebekah Rapoza with the Department of Social Services at 919.245.2869.
About the Toy Chest
The Toy Chest is hosted annually by the Orange County Department of Social Services.
The event benefits low income families, allowing them to provide toys for their children during the Christmas holiday.
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CONDADO DE ORANGE INVITA APOYO PUBLICO PARA EL EVENTO “RIDE TO PROVIDE”
CONDADO DE ORANGE, NC (21 de mayo 2013)—El Departamento de Servicios Sociales del Condado de Orange invita al público a apoyar o a participar en el evento “Ride to Provide,” un paseo en motocicleta patrocinado por el Renegade Motorcycle Outlet en preparación para “Toy Chest,” el evento anual del condado para colectar juguetes para niños.
El Renegade Motorcycle Outlet coordina “Ride to Provide” que beneficia a la Fundación de Toys-for-Tots. El paseo en motocicleta es el sábado, 8 de junio. La registración será desde las 9:00 de la mañana hasta las 10:00 de la mañana y vale $20 para cada persona que anda en motocicleta. El Renegade Motorcycle Outlet se ubica en el 120 U.S. Highway 70 East en Hillsborough.
El paseo de 80 millas empieza a las 10:15 de la mañana en punto. Las motocicletas terminan su paseo en la oficina de los Servicios Sociales en el Hillsborough Commons en Mayo Street en Hillsborough.
Para más información sobre el paseo en motocicleta, favor de contactar a Armando Angus del Renegade Motorcycle Outlet al 919.245.1287.
Para más información sobre “Toy Chest” y la Fundacion de Toys-for-Tots, favor de contactar a Rebekah Rapoza del Departmento de Servicios Sociales al 919.245.2869.
Acerca de “Toy Chest”
“Toy Chest” es patrocinado por el Departamento de Servicios Sociales del Condado de Orange cada año. El evento beneficia a familias de bajos ingresos, permitiéndolas a regalar juguetes a sus hijos durante las fiestas navideñas.
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County Selling Farm-to-Fork Tickets
Media Contact
Carl A. Matyac, Ph.D.
Director, Cooperative Extension Service
Phone: 919.245.2051
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY SELLING TICKETS: FARM-TO-FORK PICNIC
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 21, 2013)—Orange County’s W.C. Breeze Family Farm near Hurdle Mills, will set the backdrop for the 2013 Farm-to-Fork Picnic taking place from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 9.
Tickets are on sale for the highly attended event, which pairs local farmers with chefs from the Triangle area to create special dishes with seasonal, local ingredients. This has been coined, “The country’s best all you can eat feast” by Bon Appetit magazine.
The Farm-to-Fork Picnic is co-hosted by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS), Friends of Breeze Farm, Slow Food Triangle, and the North Carolina Agricultural Foundation, Inc.
Proceeds from the event support new farmer training programs at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems and the Breeze Farm. The most recent agriculture census reported that North Carolina tied for being first in the nation in loss of farmland, and the average age of farmers is now 59.
For more information about the Farm-to-Fork Picnic, the list of this year’s farmer/chef pairings, sponsorship opportunities, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.farmtoforknc.com
About CEFS
CEFS, a partnership of NC State University, NC A&T State University, and the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, helps develop and train new farmers through a variety of programs. Through the farm apprentice program, participants learn to manage a small-scale diversified integrated certified organic farm at the CEFS Small Farm Unit in Goldsboro. They also obtain hands-on experience with a variety of other crop and animal systems, including a pasture-based beef and dairy operation.
CEFS also supports a summer intern program, where students spend eight weeks at CEFS working with faculty members and others on weekly classroom learning activities, hands-on farming experiences, community projects, and research. CEFS is also partnering with six county governments and municipalities across the state developing new incubator farms, where new farmers have access to land to learn and develop their business.
About The Breeze Farm
The Breeze Farm is an enterprise incubator, where new farmers can lease land to gain farming experience. The farm also offers an educational program to teach basic skills to new farmers. The PLANT Farm Enterprise Incubator seeks to revitalize agricultural activity in the Piedmont Region through training on small scale sustainable farming techniques. The program also incorporates evening workshops in the winter months covering a range of topics important to the success of new farmers. Following the workshop and completion of a business plan and crop plan, farm apprentices can lease land and utilize equipment provided by the PLANT @ Breeze Program.
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County Offices to Close Memorial Day
Media Contact
Carla Banks, Director of Public Affairs
Phone: 919.245.2302
Mobile: 919.475.6650
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY TO CLOSE OFFICES FOR MEMORIAL DAY
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 21, 2013)—Orange County will close its administrative offices on Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
The County offices will re-open and all employees will return on Tuesday, May 28, and resume regular business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please be advised of the operating hours for the following Orange County departments or services.
Orange County Public Libraries
The Main Library in Hillsborough, the Cybrary and the Orange County Carrboro Branch library will be closed on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27.
Animal Services
The Animal Services facility will be closed, but any 9-1-1 calls for emergency animal control services will be answered on a 24-hour schedule on Memorial Day.
Parks
The Central Recreation Center Gym and the Efland Cheeks Community Center will be closed. The Little River Regional Park will operate during regular hours of 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Senior Centers
The Seymour Center and the Orange Senior Center will be closed on Memorial Day.
Orange Public Transportation will operate the dialysis routes only on Monday, May 27.
Recycling, Landfill, and Solid Waste Convenience Centers
Curbside recycling will be collected on Monday, May 27, as regularly scheduled. If this is your normal recycling day, have your bins at the curb by 7:00 a.m. or put them out the night before.
The Orange County Landfill will be closed on Monday, May 27. All services associated with the landfill, such as the household hazardous waste collection and mulch sales will not be available.
The Orange County Solid Waste Convenience Centers located at Eubanks Road and Walnut Grove Church Road will also be closed on Monday, May 27. The other three centers are normally closed on Mondays.
The Orange County Solid Waste Management Administrative office located at 1207 Eubanks Road in Chapel Hill will be closed Monday, May 27.
Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, May 28.
For more information, please contact the Orange County Solid Waste Management Department 919.968.2788 or send an e-mail to recycling@orangecountync.gov
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EL CONDADO DE ORANGE CIERRA SUS OFICINAS PARA LA FIESTA DE MEMORIAL DAY
CONDADO DE ORANGE, NC (21 de mayo 2013)—El Condado de Orange cierra sus oficinas administrativas para el lunes, 27 de mayo, debido a la fiesta nacional de Memorial Day.
Las oficinas del Condado de Orange se abren de nuevo y todos los empleados vuelven el martes, 28 de mayo, y operan con el horario normal de las 8:00 de la mañana hasta las 5:00 de la tarde.
Favor de fijarse en el cambio de horario para los siguientes departamentos del Condado de Orange.
Bibliotecas Municipales del Condado de Orange
La Biblioteca Principal en Hillsborough, el Cybrary y la Biblioteca del Condado de Orange en Carrboro cierran el domingo, 26 de mayo y el lunes, 27 de mayo.
Servicios de Animales
El centro de Servicios de Animales cierra pero llamadas al 9-1-1 para servicios urgentes relacionados con animales serán contestadas durante las 24 horas de Memorial Day.
Parques
El Gimnasio del Centro de Recreo Central y el Centro Comunitario de Efland Cheeks cierran. El Parque Regional de Little River mantiene su horario normal de las 8:00 de la mañana hasta las 8:00 de la tarde.
Centros de Tercera Edad
El Centro Seymour y el Centro de Tercera Edad de Orange cierran para Memorial Day.
El Transporte Público de Orange opera solamente las rutas de diálisis el lunes, 27 de mayo.
Reciclaje, El Vertedero de Basura, y los Centros de Conveniencia de Basura Sólida
El reciclaje se recoge el lunes, 27 de mayo con el horario normal. Si es su día normal para reciclar, favor de tener sus contenedores en la acera antes de las 7:00 de la mañana o pónganlos afuera la noche anterior.
El Vertedero de Basura cierra el lunes, 27 de mayo. Ningún servicio asociado con el vertedero de basura, como la colección de residuos peligrosos de casa y la venta de mantillo, estará disponible.
Los Centros de Conveniencia de Basura Sólida en Eubanks Road y Walnut Grove Church Road cierran el lunes, 27 de mayo. Los otros tres centros normalmente están cerrados los lunes.
La oficina de Administración de Basura Sólida del Condado de Orange en 1207 Eubanks Road en Chapel Hill cierra el lunes, 27 de mayo.
La oficina vuelve a su horario normal el martes, 28 de mayo.
Para más información, favor de contactar al Departamento de Basura Sólida del Condado de Orange al 919.968.2788 o mandar un email a recycling@orangecountync.gov
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Media Contact
Kathy Porter
Orange County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program
Phone: 919.245.4240
www.orangecountync.gov/aging/RSVPindex.asp
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR 2014 TAX SEASON
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 20, 2013)—The Orange County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program is seeking volunteers who want to help low to middle-income clients with preparing their tax returns, in turn making a difference in their lives.
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is a free IRS service for eligible clients offered at sites in Orange and Chatham counties. Interested volunteers can attend a free orientation session in the fall. The date and time will be announced by the end of summer.
This will be an opportunity to learn more about the program. Orientation will take place at the Seymour Center, located at 2551 Homestead Road in Chapel Hill.
The VITA tax program provides a broad range of volunteer opportunities: IRS-trained and tested volunteers serve as tax preparers to electronically prepare and file tax returns at no charge; as telephone operators to schedule appointments using software; as tax room managers to administer the client check in/out process; and as computer assistants to assist with minor troubleshooting. Free training starts in January.
For more information about the free orientation session, please call 919.245.4240.
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EL CONDADO DE ORANGE BUSCA VOLUNTARIOS PARA LA TEMPORADA DE IMPUESTOS DE 2014
CONDADO DE ORANGE, NC (20 de mayo 2013)—Se busca voluntarios para el Programa Voluntario RSVP 55+ del Condado de Orange para ayudar a clientes de ingresos bajos o ingresos medios con la preparación de los documentos para los impuestos sobre la renta y así impactar a sus vidas.
VITA (ayuda voluntario para los impuestos sobre la renta) es un servicio gratis del IRS para clientes que reúnen ciertos requisitos en los condados de Orange y Chatham. Los voluntarios interesados pueden asistir a una sesión de orientación en el otoño. La fecha y la hora se anunciarán a finales del verano.
Es una oportunidad para aprender más sobre el programa. La sesión de orientación será en el Seymour Center en el 2551 Homestead Road en Chapel Hill.
El programa VITA ofrece varias oportunidades para ser voluntario: voluntarios entrenados en el sístema del IRS sirven para prepar los documentos de los impuestos electrónicamente de forma gratuita; sirven como operadores telefónicos para hacer citas usando software; sirven como gerentes de salón donde la gente se registra al entrar y salir; y sirven como asistentes de computadoras para resolver problemas menores. El entrenamiento gratis comienza en enero.
Para más información sobre la sesión de orientación gratis, favor de llamar a Kathy Porter a 919.245.4240.
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Media Contact
Sarah Fallin, Program Coordinator
Phone: 919.942.7387 ext 224
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY INVITES PUBLIC TO ANIMAL SERVICES OPEN HOUSE
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 20, 2013)—Orange County Animal Services will be hosting its fourth annual Open House on Saturday, June 1, from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The event will feature tours of the facility, videos of spay/neuter surgeries, canine demonstrations, free food, scavenger hunts, face painting, a kissing booth, and a host of other activities. CLAWS, Inc. will feature select birds of prey. A number of other animal organizations will also be on site.
The Open House sets the backdrop for the official kick-off to Cat Adoption Month, which will run for the entire month of June and feature adoption specials for select cats and kittens.
The Open House will take place at the Animal Services Center located at 1601 Eubanks Road in Chapel Hill. The Center will remain open for regular Saturday hours (including during the Open House) and adoptable animals will be available.
Those visiting the Center between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and not picking up or dropping off an animal, should plan to park in the Eubanks Road Park & Ride lot, where a shuttle will be available to transport people to and from the facility.
For more information about this and other events, please visit www.orangecountync.gov/animalservices/events.asp or call 919.942.7387.
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Budget Documents 2013-14 Available Online
Media Contact
Clarence Grier, CFO
Financial & Administrative Services
Phone: 919.245.2450
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY POSTS 2013-14 BUDGET DOCUMENTS ONLINE
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 20, 2013)—The Orange County Financial and Administrative Services Department has posted the County’s budget document and capital investment plan online for the public to review.
The financial documents for fiscal year 2013 – 2014 are available at
http://orangecountync.gov/finance/budget.asp
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners will hold two public hearings regarding the County Manager’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2013-14 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Investment Plan.
The first hearing will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at the Department of Social Services, Hillsborough Commons, 113 Mayo Street, in Hillsborough.
The second hearing will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, at the Southern Human Services Center, 2501 Homestead Road, in Chapel Hill.
The Commissioners invite residents who wish to speak about the budget or capital investment plan to provide written or oral comments at one of the public hearings. Those who cannot attend the public hearings may submit written comments via e-mail at dbaker@orangecountync.gov or by postal mail:
Orange County Board of County Commissioners
P.O. Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Copies of the recommended operating budget and capital investment plan will be available for public inspection beginning on Wednesday, May 22, during regular operating hours in the following locations:
- County Finance and Administrative Services Office, Link Government Services Center, 200 South Cameron Street, Hillsborough
- Office of the Clerk to the Board, Link Government Services Center, 200 South Cameron Street, Hillsborough
- Orange County Main Library, 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough
- Carrboro Branch Library located at McDougle School, 900 Old Fayetteville Road, Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill
For more information, please contact Clarence G. Grier at 919.245.2453 or send an e-mail to cgrier@orangecountync.gov
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Library Dig Into Reading Program
Media Contact
Jessica Arnold, Teen & Adult Programs
Debbie Shreve, Youth Programs
Orange County Main Library
Phone: 919.245.2525
Samantha Thorne, Carrboro Programs
OCPL Carrboro Branch Library
Phone: 919.969.3006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY INTRODUCES ‘DIG INTO READING’
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 17, 2013)—The Orange County Public Library (OCPL) invites youth, teens and adults to participate in the “Dig Into Reading” summer reading program in Hillsborough and Carrboro. Registration begins on Saturday, June 1 and programs will continue through the end of July.
With a large selection of books and e-books, as well as performances, programs and prizes, the summer reading program offers something for everyone. The only requirement to participate is a current Orange County Public Library (OCPL) card, which is free to Orange County residents.
Summer reading is not complete without great prizes and OCPL is offering a variety of prizes this year. Children can earn bookmarks, stickers and small prizes. Teens and adults can enter drawings for books, gift certificates and the chance to win one of two Kindle Fire e-reader tablets, donated by the Friends of the Orange County Public Library.
Read more about OCPL’s summer reading program at
http://www.orangecountync.gov/library/summerreading2013.asp or review the library’s complete calendar of events at http://bit.ly/ocplevents
For youth (ages 1 - 11):
The summer reading program kicks off at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at the Main Library located at 137 W. Margaret Lane in Hillsborough. Local author and Piedmont Laureate John Claude Bemis will lead a conversation with four of the Triangle's most exciting children's book writers: Clay Carmichael, Frances O'Roark Dowell, Kelly Starling Lyons, and Cate Tiernan. The authors will share stories about why they became writers, what books have inspired them and they will share advice for writers.
“Dig Into Reading” youth participants are invited to attend age-appropriate programs and performances on a first-come, first-served basis. This includes story times, LEGO programs, live animal programs, magic shows, a puppet show, a theater performance, and a musical performance!
Children who join the summer reading club can keep a record of the books they read during the summer, and bring their reading record to the library each week to receive prizes. In lieu of receiving prizes, children can also submit “Book Bucks” and choose a book to be donated to the Ronald McDonald House or Orange Congregations in Mission Samaritan Relief program. All children who read to give a book will have their name and “Book Buck” posted on a special scroll in the Orange County Main Library.
For teens (ages 12 - 18):
From crafts, to gaming, to movies, there are lots of summer activities for teens to “dig into” at OCPL.
Among the planned programs, teens are invited to get their hands dirty at two Crafts That Rock events. Message stones will be made out of cement on June 19, at 3:00 p.m. and jewelry-making from found rocks will take place on July 24, at 3:00 p.m.
The ever-popular Teen Game Day returns July 19, at 3:00 p.m., with a Wii, Xbox, 360 Kinect, board games, cards, and more.
And the Teen Book Club will meet at 6:00 p.m. on June 12 and July 10.
For adults (ages 18 and older):
Ever heard of geocaching? It’s a real-world treasure hunt that uses GPS coordinates to uncover hidden containers. With 50 geocaches located within three miles of the Main Library, come try this fun activity on June 3, at 6:00 p.m.
Learn how to go from garbage to garden in the Get Started with Composting workshop on June 18, at 6:00 p.m., then join Edible Books, a potluck book talk on June 26, at 6:00 p.m. where people will share dishes inspired by books.
Finally, is history one of your interests? Dig into North Carolina history with a talk on July 29, at 6:00 p.m. about the experiences of women and civilians in North Carolina during the Civil War.
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Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
Media Contact
Sheronda Witter
Cooperative Extension Service
Phone: 919.245.2057
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION TRAINING
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 17, 2013)—The Orange County 4-H Cooperative Extension Service in collaboration with the Chapel Hill Carrboro YMCA invites residents to participate in the Stewards of Children Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training.
The training class will take place on Thursday, May 30, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Food Lab located at 306 Revere Road in Hillsborough.
Stewards of Children is a free, three-hour training designed to educate adults about how to recognize, prevent and react responsibly to the reality of child sexual abuse, while placing emphasis on child safety.
The goal of the training is to educate and prepare the community to deal with and prevent child sexual abuse. It is the only nationally available program proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes and change child-protective behaviors.
This revolutionary program is geared toward responsible adults who care about the welfare of children. It is also appropriate for sports leagues, day care centers, after school programs, children's clubs, church groups, etc. A total of three training hour credits are available.
To register for this training, please contact Sheronda Witter at 919.245.2057 or send an e-mail to sheronda_witter@ncsu.edu.
For more information about Stewards of Children or Darkness to Light initiatives, please visit www.CHCYMCA.org/D2L
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Public Hearings: 2013- 14 Budget
Media Contact
Clarence Grier, CFO
Financial & Administrative Services
Phone: 919.245.2450
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING: 2013-14 BUDGET
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 16, 2013)--The Orange County Board of County Commissioners will hold two public hearings regarding the County Manager's Recommended Fiscal Year 2013- 14 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Investment Plan.
The first hearing will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at the Department of Social Services, Hillsborough Commons, 113 Mayo Street, in Hillsborough.
The second hearing will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, at the Southern Human Services Center, 2501 Homestead Road, in Chapel Hill.
The Commissioners invite residents who wish to speak about the budget or capital investment plan to provide written or oral comments at one of the public hearings. Those who cannot attend the public hearings may submit written comments via e-mail at dbaker@orangecountync.gov or by postal mail:
Orange County Board of County Commissioners
P.O. Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Copies of the recommended operating budget and capital investment plan will be available for public inspection beginning on Wednesday, May 22, during regular operating hours in the following locations:
- County Finance and Administrative Services Office, Link Government Services Center, 200 South Cameron Street, Hillsborough
- Office of the Clerk to the Board, Link Government Services Center, 200 South Cameron Street, Hillsborough
- Orange County Main Library, 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough
- Carrboro Branch Library located at McDougle School, 900 Old Fayetteville Road, Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill
The budget document and capital investment plan will also available online beginning on Wednesday, May 22, please visit www.orangecountync.gov/hottopic.asp
For more information, please contact Clarence G. Grier at 919.245.2453 or send an e-mail to cgrier@orangecountync.gov
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Health Department Strategic Plan
Media Contact
Stacy Shelp
Communications Manager
Orange County Health Department
Phone: 919.245.2462
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECEIVES PERFECT SCORE FOR
STRATEGIC PLAN
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 14, 2013)—The Orange County Health Department is proud to announce its 2013 Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Plan received a perfect score of 100, during this year’s annual review.
The review is based on more than 90 points of criteria set by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and State Division of Public Health. This plan is updated and maintained by the County’s public health preparedness coordinator.
“Receiving this score speaks to the hard work and dedication required to develop the SNS Plan. Achieving this would not be possible without the support and participation of several County departments and inter-government agencies,” said Pat Gentry Orange County’s public health preparedness coordinator.
The process involves a collaborative effort between the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Chapel Hill Police Department, Carrboro Police Department, Orange County Schools, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Orange County Emergency Services.
“Working together we have been successful in building a stronger more prepared community,” said Dr. Colleen Bridger, director of the Orange County Health Department.
For more information about the Strategic National Stockpile Plan, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/phpr/stockpile/stockpile.htm
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Media Contact
Donna Baker
Clerk to the Board of Orange County Commissioners
Phone: 919.245.2130
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY BOCC SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 13, 2013)— Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes, the Orange County Board of Commissioners provides notice of the following meetings. A majority of the Orange County Commissioners may attend this event making the event subject to open meetings laws.
- - - CANCELED - - -
Orange County staff will be providing a parks tour for new BOCC members on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., starting at the Southern Human Services Center, 2501 Homestead Road in Chapel Hill. A majority of the Orange County Commissioners may attend this event.
Orange County Schools staff will be providing a schools/facilities tour for BOCC members on Friday, May 24, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The tour will start at the Orange County Schools Board of Education Office, 200 East King Street in Hillsborough. A majority of the Orange County Commissioners may attend this event.
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Media Contact
Stacy Shelp, Public Information Officer
Phone: 919.245.2462
POTENTIAL MEASLES EXPOSURE AT YOUTH BASEBALL GAMES IN HILLSBOROUGH, NC
Orange County, NC (May 9, 2013)—The Orange County Health Department is reporting that people attending two Hillsborough Youth Athletic Association (HYAA) baseball games may have been exposed to measles.
One game was on Friday, May 3, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cedar Grove Park (Field #2) in Cedar Grove, NC. The other game was at the Exchange Club Park in Hillsborough, NC on Saturday, May 4, at 4:30 p.m.
A person attending these games developed symptoms of measles on Sunday, May 5. This would mean that he/she may have been contagious while at the games on Friday and Saturday. This person had been fully vaccinated and had no reason not to be in public. While fully vaccinated persons are considered to be more than 99% protected, persons that are fully vaccinated can develop disease in rare cases.
Measles is a viral illness that is spread through respiratory droplets. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a rash that begins on the head and moves down.
Persons born before 1957 are likely immune due to having had the disease as a child. Most others are protected due to having received a measles-containing vaccine (MMR). One dose of MMR has been required for childcare, school and university entry for many years. Two doses of MMR are recommended and have been required for childcare, school and university entry in North Carolina for anyone entering after July 1, 1994. Most people who have measles recover without complications, but it is especially dangerous for pregnant women, infants and persons with other health conditions that would be complicated by measles.
If you attended the games on May 3 or 4, please be alert for symptoms that could occur anytime between May 10 and May 25. If you develop symptoms, stay home and CALL your medical provider to be tested.
If you were born 1957 or later and do not have confirmation of having received two doses of measles-containing vaccine (MMR), it is recommended that you consult your medical provider or local health department to receive the vaccine. Getting vaccinated now will not provide protection for this specific exposure, but would provide future protection.
For more information about measles, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/measles/
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Cooperative Extension Summer Camp
Media Contact
Shelia Beasley
4-H Cooperative Extension Service
Phone: 919.245.2056
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY 4-H ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR
SUMMER SIZZLE CAMP
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 9, 2013)—The Orange County 4-H Cooperative Extension Service is accepting registration for its annual five week Summer Sizzle Camp.
The summer camp is available Monday - Friday from 7:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m., beginning the week of June 17 - July 19. Parents can register for camp on a weekly basis.
The program offers action-packed activities for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Each week will feature field trips and hands-on activities in areas, such as Arts & Crafts, Sports, Cooking, and Health & Wellness. The campers will explore science, technology and math, while also participating in bowling, skating, swimming, and much more.
Participants must be willing to take part in outdoor activities, attend field trips and function in a group setting.
Registration is $100/week for the full day program. No pro-rated fees accepted. A one-time $50.00 deposit is required to sign-up, regardless of the number of weeks selected.
The deposit will go toward the payment of the participant’s first week of camp. If the participant does not attend on the week registered, the deposit is non-refundable.
The registration fee covers supplies, supervision, entrance/activity fees, accident insurance, transportation to field trips, and camp T-shirts. The program does not include lunch or transportation to and from camp.
For more information or to register, please contact Shelia Beasley at 919.245.2056, send an e-mail to shelia_beasley@ncsu.edu or visit www.orange.ces.ncsu.edu
North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran’s status. In addition, the two universities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation.
North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and
local governments cooperating.
Persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency may request accommodations to participate by contacting Sheronda Witter, 4-H Agent, at 919.245.2057 or sheronda_witter@ncsu.edu or fax 919.644.3067, or
in person at the County Extension Office at least 10 days prior to the event.
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Pocket Neighborhoods Presentation
Media Contact
Mary Fraser, Aging Transitions Administrator
Department on Aging
Phone: 919.245.4276
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY PROMOTES POCKET NEIGHBORHOODS:
SMALL SCALE COMMUNITIES
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 9, 2013)–The Orange County Department on Aging invites the public to attend a presentation about Pocket Neighborhoods. This will be presented by Ross Chapin, an architect and author from the Pacific Northwest.
The presentation will take place on Tuesday, May 14, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Seymour Center, located at 2551 Homestead Road in Chapel Hill.
Pocket Neighborhoods are small clusters of houses or apartments with a shared common area. The scale and attentive layout fosters interaction among neighbors, while preserving personal privacy. These communities connect neighbors in a web of care and support, while promoting a personal sense of belonging and safety, laying the foundation for resilient communities.
Chapin’s Pocket Neighborhoods presentation is geared towards professionals and the general public. He will share stories about communities from around the world, their historic precedents and the key design principles that give them vitality.
Space is limited. To make a reservation, please call the Department on Aging at 919.968.2070.
About Ross Chapin
Ross Chapin, FAIA, an architect, land planner and author from Seattle, WA, has pioneered the Pocket Neighborhood approach for 15 years. He has designed dozens of neighborhood plans for developers across the U.S. and Canada, and has been a development partner for six pocket neighborhoods, several of which have received national housing awards. His book, Pocket Neighborhoods, was featured in USA Today, AARP Bulletin and Planetizen’s 2012 Top 10 list of urban planning books.
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National Travel & Tourism Week
Media Contact
Laurie Paolicelli
Director, Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Phone: 919.968.2060
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY RECOGNIZES NATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURISM WEEK
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 8, 2013)—The Orange County Board of Commissioners presented a Proclamation on Tuesday, May 7, to recognize the week of May 4-12, 2013, as National Travel and Tourism Week in Orange County.
The national theme for this year is “Travel Effect.” In 2011, travel and tourism generated more than $150 million in Orange County as residents and tourists visited restaurants, shops, hotels and recreational venues.
National Travel and Tourism Week was established in 1983 when the U.S. Congress adopted a joint resolution designating the week to be celebrated in May each year.
The week is designated to promote greater public awareness of the powerful economic, social and cultural importance of travel and tourism through local events and celebrations.
“Along with its economic benefits, travel and tourism has the power to improve relationships and to create lasting family memories. The Visitors Bureau encourages everyone to be a tourist in their own backyard and appreciate the wide range of tourism opportunities in Orange County,” said Laurie Paolicelli, director of the Visitors Bureau.
The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau, a division of Orange County, is located at 501 W. Franklin Street in Chapel Hill.
For more information about the points of interest and tourism opportunities in Orange County, please visit www.orangecountync.gov or call 919.968.2060.
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Cooperative Extension Workshop
Media Contact
Deborah J. Taylor
Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences
Phone: 919.245.2055
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
TO CO-HOST ASSISTIVE DEVICES CLASS
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 6, 2013)—The Orange County Cooperative Extension will be co-hosting a class with the Orange County Extension and Community Association entitled, "Assistive Devices" on Thursday, May 16, at 3:30 p.m.
The class will meet at the Food Lab of the Environment and Agriculture Building, located at 306 Revere Road in Hillsborough. The deadline to register is on Monday, May 13.
The purpose of the class is to showcase a variety of low-tech and low cost gadgets and/or devices that are available to make daily activities (i.e. cooking, cleaning, hobbies, and taking care of personal needs) easier to perform and more manageable.
Registration is available online at http://go.ncsu.edu/assistivedevices
For more information or to register by phone, please call Karin Cousineau at 919.245.2053.
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Media Contact
Donna Baker
Clerk to the Board of Orange County Commissioners
Phone: 919.245.2130
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY BOCC SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 6, 2013)— Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes, the Orange County Board of Commissioners provides notice of the following meeting. A majority of the Orange County Commissioners may attend this event making the event subject to open meetings laws.
The meeting location has changed for the library strategic planning focus group session for this evening, Monday, May 6, 2013 starting at 6:00 p.m. The session that was to be held in a private residence in Cedar Grove has been relocated to the Environment and Agricultural Center, 306 Revere Road in Hillsborough, in the Cooperative Extension classroom.
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Media Contact
Donna Baker
Clerk to the Board of Orange County Commissioners
Phone: 919.245.2130
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY BOCC SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 3, 2013)— Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes, the Orange County Board of Commissioners provides notice of the following meeting. A majority of the Orange County Commissioners may attend this event making the event subject to open meetings laws.
A library strategic planning focus group session has been scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2013 starting at 6:00 p.m. The session will be held in the home of Ms. Hattie Vanhook, 5608 Green Pine Road in Cedar Grove.
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Walnut Grove Convenience Center
Media Contact
Gayle Wilson, Director
Orange County Solid Waste Management
Phone: 919.968.2788
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY TO RE-OPEN WALNUT GROVE CHURCH ROAD
SOLID WASTE CONVENIENCE CENTER
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 3, 2013)—The Orange County Solid Waste Management Department is announcing the successful completion of the remodeling, site improvements, new equipment installation, new signage, and final paving at the Solid Waste Convenience Center on Walnut Grove Church Road in Hillsborough.
The gates will open at 7:00 a.m. on Friday May 10, providing full service to Orange County residents.
The Walnut Grove Solid Waste Convenience Center includes the following amenities:
- Fully paved surfaces to control dust, mud and runoff
- Compactors with low loading height for household waste, bulky items, corrugated cardboard, and single stream recycling
- Dropped-level containers for yard waste, tires, scrap metal, bulky waste, and large appliances for easier disposal
- Separate routing for County trucks, plus improved entry and exit for added safety
- Household Hazardous Waste collection for paint, pesticides, chemicals, fluorescent lights, and other toxic items found in the home
- Food waste collection for composting (the first residential food waste drop-off in NC)
- Used cooking oil collection, which will be converted into biodiesel
- Plastic bag and plastic film recycling
- Clothing and shoes drop-off for charities
- Lumber Salvage – an annex to the Salvage Shed for sharing solid sawed lumber
Orange County made these changes to improve efficiency and safety of disposal and collection, while expanding recycling opportunities for County residents. The overall plan concept adopted by the Board of Commissioners in 2010 includes two larger district Centers and three neighborhood centers.
Improvements to the remaining convenience centers will take place in phases over the next several years. The Walnut Grove site was chosen because the County owns the property, and it will provide improved recycling and waste collection services for the residents in the northern part of the County.
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Media Contact
Myra Austin, Senior Centers Administrator
Department on Aging
Phone: 919.245.2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR GAMES INTRODUCES NEW AMBASSADOR
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 2, 2013)—The Orange County Department on Aging and the Orange County Senior Games introduce Sharon Roggenbuck as the new Senior Games Ambassador.
Roggenbuck ran her first triathlon in 1981, when triathlons were gaining in popularity. She borrowed one of her children’s bicycles and didn’t have a formal swim technique.
“I realized if I am going to continue to do this, I better get a bike of my own and learn how to swim,” said Roggenbuck. She competes in 10 - 14 triathlons a season, successfully completing three Ironman triathlons, which consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike race and 26.2 mile run.
Roggenbuck has participated in the Orange County Senior Games, qualifying for the state competitions, and advancing to the National Senior Games three times.
“There is a lot of camaraderie. It’s more about people getting together and doing stuff. It’s not really that competitive. They have so many different events that there is an opportunity for everyone,” said Roggenbuck.
The Orange County Senior Games is sponsored by the Orange County Department on Aging, and the Parks and Recreation Departments of the Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill.
The Department on Aging offers year-round health and wellness classes and aging transition programs at the senior centers in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough.
For more information about the Aging programs and services available in Orange County, please call 919.968.2070 in Chapel Hill or 919.245.2015 in Hillsborough.
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Media Contact
Myra Austin, Senior Centers Administrator
Department on Aging
Phone: 919.245.2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY RECOGNIZES OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 2, 2013)–The Orange County Department on Aging invites the public to its annual juried art show this month at the Seymour Center. The exhibit will be on display through Wednesday, May 29.
May marks Older Americans Month and the Senior Games/SilverArts competitions highlight the many talents and contributions made by the elders in our community.
One of the featured artists this year is 79-year-old Orange County native Hattie Vanhook, who won second place in the Heritage Arts basket-weaving category. She has participated in this competition for the past 10 years. In addition to baskets, Hattie has made dresses for children in third world countries.
The Department on Aging strives to provide older adults with the necessary tools to aid in self-expression and self-reliance. “SilverArts addresses both of these goals by allowing the seniors to display their art and take pride in creating their own brand, which distinguishes him or her from the competition,” said Myra Austin, administrator of Orange County senior centers.
The Senior Games, SilverArts exhibit and host of classes and events offered by the Department on Aging allow older adults to identify their weaknesses and expand upon their strengths, which ultimately results in an increase in self-confidence and efficacy. The goal is to decrease the level of dependence seniors have on others.
For more information about the Aging programs and services available in Orange County, please call 919.968.2070 in Chapel Hill or 919.245.2015 in Hillsborough.
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Media Contact
Muriel Williman; Education and Outreach Coordinator
Orange County Solid Waste Management
Phone: 919.968.2788
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY TO HOST FIRST EVER OFF CAMPUS REUSE RODEO
ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 1, 2013)—The Orange County Solid Waste Management Department is inviting the public to its ReUse Rodeo Student Move-out week!
The event will take place from Tuesday, May 7- Friday, May 10, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Hargrave’s Center Mitchell Lane parking lot in Chapel Hill. This marks the first off-campus Reuse Rodeo to be held during Student Move-out week.
“Student move-out is a notorious period of wastefulness where some residents just dump and run. Before you ride out of town, we hope you will look through your belongings and choose to donate, instead of contributing to the landfill! The goal is to reduce move-out waste and help support reuse in our community,” said Muriel Williman, event coordinator.
Whether you are moving out or cleaning up, take advantage of this special collection! Local non-profits will be on hand to accept materials that you don’t need, but perhaps someone else in our community could use.
The following items are requested to be in GOOD CONDITION:
PTA Thrift Store
- Clean clothing, belts, bags, and shoes
- Furniture and shelving
- Working housewares - toasters, coffee pots, dish sets, microwaves, lamps, area rugs, sheets, etc.
Back-to-school at the Hargrave’s Community Center
- Blank notebooks
- Unused paper of all colors and types
- Lightly used book bags
- Binders
- Pens, pencils, erasers, glue sticks and other unused school supplies
The Inter-Faith Council
- Unopened food
- Unopened personal care products
- Clean, reusable cloth bags
Compass Center for Women and Families
- Cell phones (with chargers if possible)
Job Training Programs
- Working computers and accessories
If an item is not on this list, do not bring it to the Rodeo! Non-profits reserve the right to turn away items that are not in good and working condition.
The event is sponsored by the Orange County Solid Waste Management Department in cooperation with the above referenced non-profits, the Town of Chapel Hill, and the Hargraves Community Center.
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