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Sumerford Named Vanguard Society
WinnerThe United Arts Council of
Greater Greensboro (UAC) announced Steve
Sumerford, Assistant Director of the Greensboro
Public Library, as this year's Vanguard Society
award winner at its annual Vanguard Society
Celebration. Sumerford received the award because
of his extraordinary contribution of volunteer
service to the arts. 13 Goes
DigitalGreensboro's government access
station, Channel 13, is currently going
through a digital conversion to replace outdated
equipment. During this time, there may be
some unintended, brief audio or video
interruptions. The City apologizes in advance for
any inconvenience. Nature
WalkJoin other nature lovers on
Saturday, November 21, from 9 am to 12 noon for a
5-mile hike on Owl's Roost Trail at Bur-Mil Park,
5834 Bur-Mil Club Rd. The hike will be moderately
paced with occasional stops to observe wildlife
and scenic views. Reserve your spot on the hike by
calling Bur-Mil Park at 373-3816. Learn
more. Circle of
Caring
Greensboro Beautiful's annual
wreath sale and Circle of Caring program is
underway! Order a fresh Fraser fir wreath with a
bow for only $20. Get one for yourself and a
Mobile Meal recipient through the Circle of Caring
program. Orders can be picked up on December 2,
from 8 am to 6 pm at the Greensboro Farmers' Curb
Market, 501 Yanceyville St. Call 373-2199 to place
an order or for additional
information. Collectors
Show
If you collect ceramics, buttons,
fishing lures, vinyl records...anything, consider
participating in Hemphill Branch Library's
third annual Collectors Show. Pieces will be on
display December 9 through February 18, with a
closing reception scheduled for February 18. To
participate, contact Kelly Prewett at
373-2925. |
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| City Council
Action Wrap-Up |
| Council
approves $3.3 million in funding
for airport.
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, November
10, Greensboro City Council approved allocating
$3.3 million to the Piedmont Triad Airport
Authority to expand water and sewer service along
200 acres of the airport's property to prepare it
for industrial and commercial use.
Of the $3.3 million, $1.564 million
will come from a voter-approved economic
development incentive bond, and the remaining $1.8
million will come from the Greensboro Water &
Sewer Trust Fund.
While the City
won't receive tax revenue from the
project, since the property is located outside of
city limits, Council sees this as an opportunity
to spur more economic development and create new
jobs for Greensboro
residents.
Council also:
- Agreed to consider alternative funding
sources to fill the $6.1 million funding gap to
construct the Greensboro Aquatic Center. It will
cost $16.7 million to build the center. A
portion of it will be funded with a $12 million
voter-approved bond, $1.4 million of which has
already been used for the center's design. The
item will be placed on Council's November 17
meeting agenda for further discussion.
- Approved increasing one-time fines and
decreasing daily charges under the Rental Unit
of Occupancy (RUCO) ordinance, which requires
all residential property, occupied and vacant,
to be inspected prior to leasing. Landlords
will now be charged a one-time fee
of $250, a $50 increase, for
properties that aren't certified under
the ordinance. After a 45-day grace period to
meet certification requirements, landlords will
be charged a daily fine of $25, decreased from
$75, for properties that still don't meet
minimum housing standards.
To view the
entire meeting or past meetings, visit City
Council's video archive
page. * Note:
The next City Council meeting will be held
Tuesday, November 17, at 5:30 pm in Council
Chambers of the Melvin Municipal Office Building,
300 W. Washington
St. |
| City Launches
Economic Stimulus Web site |
Site will keep
public updated on City's stimulus
funds.
![City launches new stimulus funding Web site.]() The City
has launched a new economic stimulus Web site to
explain how American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(ARRA) of 2009 funding is being used to improve
the quality of life in
Greensboro. The site, greensbororecovery-nc.net, was
designed to provide residents with an easy tool to
track stimulus funding received by the City and
review the progress of Recovery Act projects. It
includes information about available funding, how
to apply for funds, the number of jobs created by
Recovery Act funding and much
more. The Web site will be routinely
updated and maintained by City
staff. |
| Loose Leaf
Collection Program Continues |
City takes the
fuss out of removing leaves.
The City's annual Loose Leaf Collection Program
is underway. If you missed the first round of
pick-ups, you still have one more chance. Rake
leaves to the curb of your property by December 14
to have them picked up by January
22. Participating in the program is
easy. All you have to do is:
- Rake leaves to the edge of your yard behind
the curb. Remember not to rake leaves into the
street, because it creates a road hazard.
- Remove rocks, sticks and other debris.
- Don't park vehicles on, in front of, or near
leaf piles.
The schedule may change due
to inclement weather. Changes will be posted at
greensboro-nc.gov and on Channel 13. Also, the
City does not collect loose leaves from homes on
private streets. For more information, call
373-CITY
(2489). |
| Volunteers
Needed for Annual Shopping
Event |
Spread holiday
joy by helping
others.
![Volunteer for Mayor's Committee annual shopping event.]() Get in the
holiday spirit by volunteering for the Greensboro Mayor's Committee for
Persons with Disabilities' 24th annual holiday
shopping event. The event, which pairs people with
disabilities with volunteers who help them shop
for holiday gifts, will be held Thursday, December
3, starting at 8:30 am at Four Seasons Town
Centre. "This is a great opportunity
to help others during the holiday season," said
Donna Gray, the City's Community Relations Manager
and coordinator of the event. "With just a small
commitment of time, you can make a big difference
in the life of a person with a
disability." Volunteers of all ages
are needed to accompany shoppers with disabilities
as they choose gifts, visit with "Santa" or enjoy
the live entertainment at the mall's amphitheatre.
All activities are focused on people
with disabilities. To volunteer for
the event or for additional information, call
Donna Gray at
373-2723. |
| City Offices
Closed for Thanksgiving |
| Several
services will operate on a holiday
schedule.
City offices will be closed Thursday,
November 26, and Friday, November 27, in
observance of Thanksgiving. The following services
and facilities will operate on a holiday
schedule:
- There will be no trash/recycling
collection on Thursday, November 26.
Instead, Thursday's collection will take place
Wednesday, November 25. Friday's collection will
remain the same.
- The White Street Landfill and Solid
Waste Transfer Station will both be
closed on Thursday, November 26. Regular hours
will resume Friday, November 27.
- All branches of the Greensboro
Public Library and the Greensboro Historical
Museum will be closed Thursday,
November 26, and Friday, November 27. Regular
hours resume Saturday, November 28.
- Greensboro Transit
Authority's (GTA) bus service and HEAT
services will not operate Thursday, November 26.
On Friday, November 27, service will operate on
a Saturday schedule. Regular service will resume
on Saturday, November 28. Learn more on GTA's Web site.
For more information, call 373-CITY
(2489). | |
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