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Monday

Monday started with an interview by Kim Genardo  from NBC17 on campaign issues.

Later Monday I called council members to see if they had any concerns or issues with the agenda for Thursday’s regularly scheduled council meeting. No one had issues and the agenda meeting later in the day with management and directors lasted only a few minutes.

Tuesday: Shaking All Over

Tuesday I, along with most people on the east coast, experienced an earthquake with the epicenter in Virginia. I was at work at the time and the floor was going up and down. It was the sensation that a large person was running down the hall shaking the floor. I have never been in an earthquake before. I am glad this one did little damage.

Contamination Site

Tuesday afternoon I met with the town manager and assistant town manager to discuss a variety of issues.

One of the issues was the notification we received from the state about a contamination site at 1207 Kildaire Farm Road which was the former site of a Medlin-Davis Cleaners. Apparently the contamination is from a dry-cleaning solvent. Based on the information provided, the contamination is isolated on the site and is being monitored by the state.

There is a public comment period ongoing until September 13, 2011. All public comments should be sent to Al Chapman, DSCA Remediation Unit, Division of Waste Management, NC DENR, 1646 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1646.

More with the Town Managers

In other conversations with the managers we discussed the earthquake and the possibility of any damages. There were none reported in this area. In addition, we discussed potential retreat topics. Since there will be a new council member regardless of what happens in the October election (with the filling of council member Portman’s seat), it will be crucial that we all spend time together and with staff to develop a good working relationship.

Tuesday Work Session

Later Tuesday I attended a council work session that had four topics.

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Kearns has change of heart

According to Bunn, the selling point brought her to State was its proximity to the town of Apex, which is located 12 miles southwest of campus. "I don't know if she wanted to go out of state anymore," Bunn said. "Sometimes they make a decision early in



Harold's Blog: Earth Shaking and Trees Blowing
Harold's Blog: Earth Shaking and Trees Blowing

My youngest in Greenville, NC had to adhere to an 8 PM curfew and was fine. My oldest in New York City's lower Manhattan was told to stay in her building and fill up her tub as the storm approached. There were some predictions of 7 feet of flooding in



Kids get ticket to ride on some sidewalks
Kids get ticket to ride on some sidewalks

Under the new changes approved by the Apex Town Council, children 15 years and younger can ride their bicycles along sidewalks on residential streets. Pedaling a bike is still prohibited on walkways on public streets for



Cary Weighs New Fee for Apartments

The town of Apex's open-space policy requires less land and money for an apartment unit than for a single family home. The apartment requirement is about 60 percent of the single-family mark because apartment units on average have fewer residents than



Convict's candidacy for Raleigh City Council challenged

With the pending departure of longtime councilman Mike Jones, the Apex Town Council will have to appoint someone to fill his spot. Had Jones announced his departure a month ago, the seat could have been open during this fall's elections, but candidate




“The Rusty Bucket Kids” Television Show Pre-casting in Port Huron ...

APEX, NC (August 8, 2011) - "The Children of Rusty Bucket" (TRBK) candidate television Three Regional Emmy ® nominations for the set design, music and writing. Award Winner Silver Telly children's programming and a choice of bronze Telly Award for the nations children's programming. The Dove Foundation of Michigan has also given approval the highest of any age listening family.

The series is pre-casting for the role 15 years, Thomas Edison in Port Huron at Studio 11 August 1219, in the afternoon.Casting is by appointment only, you can still make comments to Stephen Detheridge with HB Productions email RustyBucketKidsCasting@gmail.com See photo to search for young Edison at 15.

resumes. Experience is a plus but not required. Like Thomas Edison. Any person within this division should submit to email Stephen RustyBucketKidscasting@gmail.com.

Directing this episode is well respected coaches Hollywood talent, Kevin Robert McDermott.Children of Rusty Bucket, Thomas Edison script is written by Kevin Robert McDermott, and based on the story created by John Demers. McDermott is a respected coach and noted Hollywood talent. His protégés have been appointed coach or won 15 national and international awards. These include the Oscar, an Emmy, Golden Globe and peoples choice awards.

"The Blue Film Festival of Water and Kelly Kennedy played a role in our studio to find 1219 to hold the casting session.  The Rusty Bucket Kids are looking forward to participating at some level in this years Blue Water Film Festival in October,” said John M. Demers, the shows creator and one of its Executive Producers.  Currently we are planning to film during an  October window.  The production has already been given approval to film inside the baggage car at the Thomas Edison  Depot Museum.  While I am here this week in Michigan, I plan to lock down the rest of the locations  to be used for the Edison episode.  The production also hopes to work out  locations at Cross  Roads Village  and the Huckleberry Rail Road.For now, the most important pre-cast the role of the young Thomas Edison. Anyone who is interested in an appointment and looks like young Edison is encouraged to submit a photo or headshot to Stephen. Stephen has been sending us photos and we will have some good players to see.


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Of mice and men

Of mice and men

The tragic story of the friendship between two migrant workers, George and mentally retarded Lenny, and their dream of owning a farm

Three cups of tea, one man's mission to fight terrorism and build nations-- one school at a time

Three cups of tea, one man's mission to fight terrorism and build nations-- one school at a time

Traces how the author, having been rescued and resuscitated by Himalayan villagers after a failed attempt to climb K2, worked to build schools that would ...

Art of War

Art of War

While appreciative of the philosophical richness of the Art of War, this edition stresses Sun-tzu's practical origins and presents a translation that is both ...

The elements of style

The elements of style

Offers advice on improving writing skills and promoting a style marked by simplicity, orderliness, and sincerity.

In defense of food, an eater's manifesto [additional copies -- 2]

In defense of food, an eater's manifesto [additional copies -- 2]

Cites the reasons why people have become so confused about their dietary choices and discusses the importance of enjoyable moderate eating of mostly traditional ...

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