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eViews Weekly Update
The Town of Knightdale's Electronic Newsletter

Friday, January 20th, 2012

Town Hall News

Christmas Trees will be picked up curbside on every Monday in January.

NEW The Town is seeking photos to use in its new website.  People, Places, Things, any picture that is representative of Knightdale.  If you have some good pics to share with the community, please send in digital format to jeff.triezenberg@knightdalenc.gov.  Your participation is appreciated, and the new site should be ready this spring.

NEW Baseball and Softball Registration.  Ages 9-15 Softball and 9-17 Baseball registering at the Parks and Recreation Office, Town Hall through January 30th.  Residents $35, Non-Residents $50.  Ages 4-8 Registration begins February 1 and ends February 15th.  Call 217-2230 or hit the Parks and Rec. Link for details.

NEW At their January 18th meeting, Town Council made the following Committee appointments:  Land Use Review Board:  Dan Froelich, Archie Hart and Doug Taylor.  Old Town Oversight Committee:  Angie Paul, Pete Mangum, Cathy Meeler, Brian Mountcastle and Billy Wilder.  Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:  Michael Snow, Angie Strickland and Mark Vardy.

NEW Two WCPSS registrations sessions for new students have been scheduled for eastern Wake County on Saturday, February 18th.  They are at the Zebulon Community Center at 301 S. Arendell Ave. from 10 am - 12 pm and at the East Regional Library in Knightdale from 1:30 - 3:30 pm.  Parents will need the child's birth certificate, proof of residency such as a utility bill, a photo ID and the child's immunization record..

NEW Knightdale 100's next Forum will be "State of Knightdale Schools" with Wake Education Partnership's Tim Simmons on January 26th from 7-8:30 pm at the Town Hall.                                        

Wake County Board of Elections is currently recruiting Precinct Officials to work at the polls.  For more information, contact Angel Perkins @857-9345 or email Angel.Perkins@wakegov.com

The Town of Knightdale was recognized by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County with the "Public Staff of the Year" Award for 2011.  The Town staff were honored for working with the Association and Planter's Walk neighborhood to complete a speedy renovation to 102 Mingo Place.  Read the Press Release.

DID YOU KNOW?  The Knightdale Town Council has gone to paperless meeting agenda packets.  Members view meeting materials online with a tablet.  Agendas and materials can be viewed here.

TOWN FINANCIAL INFO. The FY 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report is available here.  The FY 2011 Annual Financial Information Report can be viewed here.

Express Commuter Bus Service now runs M-F from stops on Village Park Drive near Rex and McKnight Drive at Electric Avenue along with the new Wal-Mart Park & Ride. (Route map and Schedule).

PARK PLANS View the plans -Park and "Station".

GREENWAY - View the map.  This project is in design.

We are now on Facebook.  Take a look.

East Wake Television Channel 22 News

Check out the latest program schedule here.

East Wake Television is  simulcast on the Internet!  Watch it @ http://ewtv.org.

The information bulletin board plays when local programming is not running.   Check Ch. 22 often for up to date program and local event information.


Department News

PARKS AND RECREATION

Recreation Center Activities  

NEW Knightdale Health and Fitness Fair - Thursday, February 16th; 4-7 pm.  Free Screenings, giveaways.  Call 217-2236 for more information.

NEW Pottery Classes - 8 weeks of instruction begins Monday, February 20th from 6-9 pm.  $80 fee includes 25lbs of clay.  Enrolled students may participate in Open Studio, from 6-9 pm on Tuesdays beginning February 21st.  Call 217-2236 for more info. 

NEW Hip Hop Classes - Thursdays January 19-May 10.  Register by age during first class session:  4-6 yrs 6:15-7 pm; 7-18 yrs 7-7:45pm; 7:45-8:30 all star.  One time fee of $8 and $7/class.

NEW Cheerleading - Fridays January 20-May11.  Register by age during first class session:  4-6 yrs 6:15-7 pm; 7-18 yrs 7-7:45pm; 7:45-8:30 all star.  One time fee of $8 and $7/class.

NEW Self-Defense - Saturdays January 21-May 5.  Register during first class.  New students 9:30-10:15 am; Returning Students 10:15-11 am.  One time fee of $8 and $7/class.

NEW Preschool Classes - Call 365-0921 or 217-2236 for details.

Mandy's Aerobics - Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 - 10:30 am; Tuesday and Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30 pm; Sunday 5 - 6 pm.  $5/class.  Bring a mat or towel and water.

Yoga Classes - Swimming Pool Clubhouse on Milburnie Rd.  Offered Twice every week!  Thursdays from 6-7 pm and Sundays from 3-4 pm.  $6/class.  Call 217-2232 for more information.

The Knightdale Recreation Center is located next to Forestville Rd. Elementary School at the corner of Forestville Rd. and Horton Rd.  For more information about any Recreation Center Program, call 217-2236, email cheryl.faison@knightdalenc.gov, or come by the Parks and Rec. office, 1st floor Town Hall.

Athletics:

Check out Knightdale Parks and Rec on the links on the top left of this page and Facebook for the latest info.

The Parks and Recreation office is located in Town Hall, 950 Steeple Square Court next to the Eastern Regional Library.

Bus Trips:

Call Michelle at 217-2232 for upcoming bus trip info.

PUBLIC SAFETY:

Get crime reports in your email.  Go to www.spotcrime.com

NEW Public Safety Department Weekly Summary for January 15th.

NEW Fire Department Monthly Report for December

NEW Crimestoppers - Eastern Wake Crimestoppers pays cash rewards for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest, seizure of stolen property, resolution of unsolved crimes.  Call Crimestoppers at 366-2746.  Currently seeking information on the China House Restaurant robbery in Knightdale on 12-17.

PLANNING:

Bus Route Changes are coming to Knightdale.  The Duke Raleigh Hospital Park and Ride in Legacy Oakes is being relocated to McKnight Drive.  Triangle Transit has created a website with further details, Check it Out Here.

The Planning Department has developed a new interactive development map.  Check it out here.

LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT:

The Town Code of Ordinances is available online through the Municipal Code Corporation. 

HUMAN RESOURCES:

NEW  The Following Public Safety Officers were recently promoted to Corporal and sworn in at the January 18th Town Council meeting:  Richard Haynes, Mathew Kempinski, Danny Phillips, Joseph (Greg) Whitley.  All of the promotions followed a rigorous testing and assessment process.  Congratulations!

NEW A number of Town employees were recognized for reaching years of service milestones at the January 18th Town Council meeting.  2 years:  Public Safety Director Shawn Brown and Senior Planner Jennifer Currin;  5 years:  Fire Lieutenants Jason Boggs, Chris Rozier, Public Safety Officer Nathan Gant, Detective Orlando Soto, Accounting Operations Manager Joanna Gombatz and Town Manager Seth Lawless; 10 years: Public Safety Sergeant Chris Darden; 15 years:  Public Works Crew Leader Larry Johnson; 20 years: School Resource Officer Mark BateyCongratulations!

The Town of Knightdale proactively seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce to reflect the changing demographics of the citizens it serves. The Town of Knightdale is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites applications from all qualified individuals. Questions about positions, recruitment practices and detailed descriptions should be directed to the Human Resource Director by phone at 919-217-2220 or e-mail at personnel@knightdalenc.gov.

Online application

*The Town of Knightdale is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

PUBLIC WORKS

NEW Take a moment next time you come by Town Hall to look at the new landscaping. 

What Can I Recycle? You can recycle the following materials by putting them in your Waste Industries bin (if you are a Town of Knightdale sanitation customer) or by taking them to the convenience center on Knightdale-Eagle Rock Road:  Print This List and Post it Near Your Bin.

Aluminum and Steel Cans; Cardboard; Cereal/Snack Boxes; Glass Bottles and Jars; Paper (magazines, newsprint, office paper, junk mail); and Plastic Bottles.  The convenience center also takes Scrap Metal.

Please remember that yard waste stickers must be purchased at Town Hall to receive limb/brush pickup.  Call 217-2212 for additional information.

Reminder:  Waste Industries, the Town's residential garbage and recycling contractor, asks that citizens try to get their carts and bins out the night before scheduled collection.  This cuts down on missed service and the "hassle" residents face to have the containers picked up late. 

ENGINEERING:

Updated January 1 Check out the status of current Town of Knightdale construction projects here.

FINANCE:

The Government Finance Officer's Association has presented the Town of Knightdale the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 19th straight year.  Congratulations Finance Department!

Please remember that yard waste stickers must be purchased at Town Hall to receive limb/brush pickup.  Call 217-2212 for additional information.


Residential Development News

Beaver Dam - Beazer Homes and Timberstone are new builders in Beaver Dam on Horton Rd.  The Developers have just announced the inclusion of a community swimming pool.

Princeton Manor - new lots with Citizen Homes.

Poplar Creek Village - Poole Rd. just east of Hodge.  Holly Homes.  NEW Mungo Homes.

Brookfield Station -  D.R. Horton is the new builder.  122 single-family units in a mixed use development off Bethlehem Road.  This is the backside of Carrington Woods and includes a full movement intersection onto Bethlehem Church Road

Cheswick - Phase I includes 40 lots.  Model now open.  Hodge Rd. just south of the 64/264 By-pass.

Churchill -   540 home single-family subdivision for the north side of Old Faison Road bordering on the south side of Planter's Walk and the east side of Interstate 540.    Phases II and III under construction.  HH Hunt and Royal Oaks Building Group homes available.

Mingo Creek - Single family and townhomes, final phase.  A Fred Smith community.  Located east of Hodge Rd. north of US 264.


Commercial Development News

NEW Rex Healthcare broke ground on a new Wellness Center August 16th - located adjacent to their current facility. 

Capitol Pediatrics has leased 4500 sq. ft. in the Rex Healthcare M.O.B on Knightdale Blvd.

Chamber of Commerce News

Upcoming Chamber Events

NEW Professional Women's Networking Group - Wednesday, January 25th from 11:45 - 1pm at the Chamber Office on Main St.  This month's meeting will include a "White Elephant Gift Exchange."  Lunch will be provided, $10 members, $20 Not-Yet Members.  Call 266-4603 for more info.

NEW SBA Day at the Chamber - Tuesday, January 31st from 9am - 4:40pm.  A representative from the U.S. Small Business Administration will be available to discuss business plan development, marketing strategies, the SBA loan program and more.  Appointments necessary, please call 266-4603 to reserve a time.

NEW CPR Class - Thursday, February 9th.  6-8:30 pm at the Chamber office on Main St..  $42/person.  Also, CPR for Health Care Providers, Basic Life Support - $47/person.  Call CPR Plus at 395-1452 to register or visit their website www.cprplusnc.com.

Check www.knightdalechamber.com for a list of their upcoming activities, or come back here for regular updates.

The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce is located next to Harper Park at 207 Main Street.  To register or learn more about any of these events, please call 266-4603 or online:  www.knightdalechamber.org.

School News

Knightdale High School has a new student newspaper, and it's available online.  View the latest issue of The Knights Scroll.

The Knightdale Business Alliance needs support from the local business community.  The Alliance encourages business owners and managers to see what is going on at Knightdale High School.  Your help is needed for classroom speaking, job shadowing opportunities, tutoring, test proctors, and more.  Click here to request more information.

Parents, check out this cool educational web site.

Have you heard about Knightdale Committee of 100.  It is a very active group of local parents who have come together to discuss school improvement.  Check out their blog here.

Wake Education Partnership is an independent public education advocacy organization.  Learn more about them and/or sign up for their electronic newsletter here.

Wake Technical Community College


East Regional Library News

East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Ct., Knightdale.  217-5300

Check out the full calendar of Events at the East Regional Library Here.

For further information or to register stop by the library at 946 Steeple Square Court Knightdale, or call 217-5300.

Power Readers Book Club - 3rd Thursday of every month @ 4:30 pm.  Ages 6-10.  Read a chapter book and talk about it with the group.

Teens can get involved and Join the Teen Library Corp.  Ages 13-18.  Plan activities, help the library staff and earn volunteer hours.


Pet Central

Knightdale contracts with Wake County for most Animal Control Services, and is subject to the County Animal Control Ordinance.  Information about the Ordinance, Adoption, Spay and Neuter can be found here.

In addition to the above, Knightdale does have local restrictions against animals running at large, tethering and nuisance barking.  View a Summary Here.

Wake County has launched a new website for lost/found pets - it is www.trianglelostpets.com

Rabies vaccines $5.  Microchips $10.  Find a clinic near you here.


Non-Profits & Volunteers Needed

Louis King American Legion Post #529 meets the third Tuesday of every month at Knightdale Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 7 pm.  Contact Simon Maise at 266-3315.

The Two Green Thumbs Garden Club extends a welcome to potential new members.  Club meetings are the second Monday of every month at Knightdale Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 6:30 pm.  If you are interested in joining, call Sandra Dutton @ 266-1329 or 906-6501.

Literacy Council of Wake County.  LCWC teaches all adults to read, write and speak English for FREE.  For assistance or to volunteer call 787-5559 or visit www.wakeliteracy.org  All calls are confidential.

Kids Voting.  Kids Voting NC Wake County is currently looking for special projects volunteers.  Special project volunteers help throughout the year on various projects ranging from data entry to stuffing goody bags.  Generally, there is not a large time commitment and volunteers have the option to complete the project in their own home.  Special projects are ideal for busy people looking to make a difference in their local community!  If you are interested in being a special project volunteer, please contact Sara Caraway at 341-2398 or via email at info@kidsvotingwake.org.  You can also find additional information on our website, www.kidsvotingwake.org.  More than 68,000 Wake County students voted in the recent election.  Check out the results here.

Hospice of Wake County is looking for caring people with special TLC skills to provide companionship for patients with limited life expectancy and/or respite for their caregivers.  Volunteers are needed from in Knightdale, Wendell and Clayton.  Training is provided.  Questions?   Please call Sandy Simone 828-9027 or email ssimone@hospiceofwake.org.

Have you seen the Knightdale Historical Society's web page?  It is filled with wonderful stories, pictures and descriptions of many of the Town's important events.  Check it out at www.knightdalehistoric.com.

Send us your neighborhood or civic club news and we'll post it here.


Newspapers & Newsletters

Eastern Wake News
News & Observer
Knightdale Chamber of Commerce Communicator


Questions, Suggestions, and Comments
Questions or comments about this newsletter should be addressed to Seth Lawless, Knightdale Town Manager 919-217-2202 or seth.lawless@knightdalenc.gov

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