Point of View

People across the country will honor America’s fallen service members on Memorial Day, but there's hope the observance will include a special nationwide musical performance. Last year, musicians were asked to play taps at 3 p.m. sharp. With Memorial Day parades & ceremonies canceled because of the pandemic, tens of thousands of buglers & trumpeters played to honor America’s patriots. It became one of the largest musical performances of all time. Love to hear if we have local performers.

CCPHC recommends > age 12 get vaccinated; No masks/social distancing if vaccinated.

Monday - Memorial Day Holiday; 3:00 PM Taps across America (play if you can)

Wednesday, 7-11AM - Farmer's Market @ ESCC

Friday, 7:30 AM - Council Work Session, 9:00 Council Retreat, Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament.

Agenda items under development include: Proclamation of Juneteenth; World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Park Annual Report, Public Hearing Bus Route modifications WHY? to eliminate evening routes, expand medical routes; Annual Liquor License Renewals, Designation of 353 Overlay District WHY? to expand district to include neighborhoods south & west of downtown to encourage private investment to eliminate blight; Narcan Leave behind Kit WHY? to improve recovery from overdose; COVID Vaccinations for homebound MOU WHY? Clay County Public Health Dept. request Fire Dept. provide COVID vaccinations to homebound individuals; agreements with Clay County Collector WHY? Conforms tax collection process by Collector across all cities, & McGrath Human Resources Group WHY? to complete Market Compensation Study.

Police Chief Clint Reno has announced his intention to retire June 30th, we honor his dedication to the City with 27 years of Law Enforcement Service.

Highlighting community leaders serving on Housing Authority - Barbara Blubaugh, Sandra Clay, Pam Grubbs, Brian Kennedy, & Pat Owens. The housing authority is the local administrative agency for housing assistance programs funded by HUD. Thank you for ensuring people have adequate shelter to live in.

Celebrating work anniversaries this week: Vincil Turner, Construction Services - 29 years; Brent Bishop, Assistant Public Works Director - 27 years; Doug Fales, Fire Captain - 25 Years; Steve Farris, Utilities Foreman - 24 years; Johnny Conrick, PT FF/EMT - 17 years; Bill Tuck, Park Labor - 16 years; Peter Schloss, Prosecutor - 6 years; Michelle Blumer, Group Fitness Instructor - 4 years; Christopher Samborski, Construction Services; Starla Yarbrough, Group Fitness Instruction - 3 years; Klan Dollins, Lifeguard - 2 years; & Logan Sours, Planner - 1 year.

Community Center membership has returned & we are happy to see our community getting back to normal. The "Small Town Effect" is at its best - Community Center employees who love helping our members at the center, follow them home to make their lives easier there too. The Center becomes that space that lets us provide support in ways it is needed. One of those opportunities is an Alzheimer Support Group to provide fitness to patients & respite for care givers; TriCounty Mental Health can use the center to provide support as needed this summer; Senior Center FItness classes return 6/1; Senior Congregate Meals are back 7/19; Working with ENEL at the WWTP to switch the plant to generator power so we have a standard practice of moving the plant off the power grid when needed; Bid opening is set for 6/4 for reconstruction of N. Jesse James & Meadowlark intersection & widening of N. Jesse James to support Miller Cabinet's expansion; there continues to be a good volume of planning/ development conversations for residential & commercial projects around town.

“The HP latte was delicious we ordered it iced on this hot summers day!” “Grilled cheese & pb&j wrap, cinnamon roll & Texas chocolate cake, latte & tea perfection.” Michellle W., Chapel Hill, NC, 3/18/2021 - Opportunity Cafe - Great Cafe Coffee shop with fresh breakfast items & homemade cinnamon rolls, paninis with Farm to Market bread, fresh salads with in house dressings, & a variety of soup. Found it on YELP.

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