Cary Town Council: 10/13/16
The latest meeting of the Cary Town Council moved smoothly without much discussion or public comment as the council acted on several issues ranging from sanitation to road work to police dogs.
Entries by Michael Papich
Cary Team Competed in National Tennis Championship
The Cary Tennis Park’s team competed alongside 27 of the best teams nationwide in this past weekend’s USTA Junior Team Tennis 14U National Championships, ending in ninth place in the intermediate category.
Cary Girl Scout Started School Network for Veterans
While most people say they support U.S. military members, there is still a great amount of need for veterans who return home. And one Cary high school student created a network of schools to organize students and gather supplies, earning the Girl Scouts’ top award in the process.
Parkinson’s Event Brings Attention and Exercise
Parkinson’s disease affects close to one million Americans and can take a serious toll on speed, balance and overall mobility. And an annual event in Cary not only fundraises for research of the disease but gives its patients a fun way to fight its progression.
Cary Chef Preparing for Battle of Champions
In November, chefs from around the state will be competing to see who is the best. One of those competitors is Cary’s own Ryan Summers, fresh off of his victory in the Raleigh Dining Competition.
Unity Walks Aims To Bridge Divides in Cary
Some may remember Jimi Clemons from his sit outside in the hottest week of the year to promote the Cary Unity Walk. Now, with the event nearly a month away, Clemons talked about why this event is important, possibly now more than ever.
Cary Opens School to Teach Coding
As technology becomes a greater part of our lives, more people are learning coding and at younger ages. A new school is opening in Cary to teach coding, programming and other technology courses to prepare students for the future.
Local Girl Scout Gets Top Distinction for Science Education
Every year, only ten members of the Girl Scouts of America nationwide get the National Young Women of Distinction and one of them is a Cary scout who created a project to teach more children about science and medicine.
Area Schools Donate More than 14,000 Books
One of the most important things we learn as children is how to read but not all kids get that opportunity with limited access to books. But the Goddard Schools in the Raleigh area, including Cary’s, worked to gather thousands of books to give to children without access.
Children with Autism, ADHD Have New Athletic Outlet
Sports are a common way for children to learn to interact and exercise but for kids with autism, ADHD, asthma and other cognitive and physical issues, it can be difficult to find an accommodating team. That’s why Oak City Soccer started up in the Cary-Raleigh area to give these children a way to play.