Correction to 4th of July Article in July's Newletter

We would like to make a correction to an article in July's newletter.  Originally, fireworks were to be held at Kenan Memorial Stadium, however, we have since been informed they have decided not to have the fireworks display this season. For more information and details you can visit www.carrboro.com/july4/july4schedule.html or www.visitchapelhill.org/blog/entry/celebrate-the-4th-of-july-in-orange-county/, or call the Town of Carrboro at 942-8541.

OWASA News Release

OWASA's offices will close for the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4th: University Lake will be open Friday through Monday and the Cane Creek Reservoir will be open Saturday and Monday.

OWASA's offices at 400 Jones Ferry Rd, Carrboro, will close for the holiday on Monday, July 4th but OWASA personnel will be on call to respond to service interruptions, leaks in OWASA water pipes, wastewater overflows, etc.

Customers are welcome to call OWASA at 968-4421 at any time. OWASA personnel at the Jones Ferry Road Water Treatment Plant are on duty at all times and they  receive calls to OWASA after normal business hours.

Customers may get account information of make on-line bill payments at any time through the Manage My Account link on the OWASA website homepage.VISA and MasterCard are accepted. (If you receive this information in paper form, you can get on-line OWASA account information by going to the Manage My Accounts link on the OWASA homepage.)

Customers may also get information about account balances, payment due dates, etc. by calling OWASA's 24-hour Customer Service line, 5374343. It is necessary for a customer to use the 14-digit account number from her or his OWASA bill to use this line.

Customers may leave bill payments in the box at the driveway in front of OWASA Administration Building or in the box next to the front doors. The Administration Building at 400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro is next to the Jones Ferry Road Water Treatment Plant. Customers are asked to include their account numbers on checks.

Lake Recreation

University Lake will be open from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm for fishing, boating and other recreation from Friday, July 1st through Monday, July 4th.

The Cane Creek Reservoir will be open as usual on Saturday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm and also for the same hours on the holiday Monday.

University Lake is on the west side of Carrboro and can be reached via Jones Ferry Rd, Old Fayetteville Road and University Lake Road. The Cane Creek Reservoir is about eight miles west of Carrboro with an entrance to the recreation area on the north side of NC 54 just west of Sanford Road.

University Lake and the Cane Creek Reservoir are alcohol-free facilities. Small private boats (without gasoline engines) may be used in the lakes if brought in or on a vehicle and after being checked by a lake warden. Private boats should be cleaned before they are brought to either lake. Fees apply to lake use, boat and electric trolling motor rental, private boat use, etc.

For more information:

Heidi Lamay, Finance and Customer Service Manage, 537-4293 or hlamay@owasa.org

Eric Barnhardt, Lakes Warden, 942-5790 or ccreek@owasa.org

Bob Glosson, Senior Assistant Lake Warden, 942-8007 or ulake@owasa.org

Snow Cones for All!

This Saturday, June 18th, from 1 - 3 pm we will be having a pool party paired with a snow cone truck!

Snow cones will be available for all residents and guests, there's no cost at all!

These tasty treats plus a dip in the pool will be sure to cool you down on a hot summer day.

There will be munchies in the clubhouse as well!

Sidewalk Art Contest

Let's make Polar Place even more beautiful!

Weather permitting, June 11th and 12th we welcome all our residents of all ages to create a sidewalk art masterpiece.

We will provide the sidewalk and the sidewalk chalk! Refreshments and prizes will also be provided.

Please only color in the yet to be determined spaces. Sign up in the leasing office so we know how much chalk and sidewalk space we will need.

As always, if you have any questions please contact Ann, Michelle or Margot

Adopt a cat month!

June 2011 is adopt a cat month with

Orange County Animal Services!



All throughout June you can adopt a cat for only $50.00. That is 1/2 off the regular adoption fees!

PLUS, If you are a current resident of Poplar Place and you adopt a cat in the month of June, you will receive $100.00 off your pet fee!

Here is the contact info for Orange County Animal Services:

1601 Eubanks Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27516

(919) 942-PETS

www.co.orange.nc.us/animalservices

Orange County Animal Services is also holding and OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, June 4th from 1pm-4pm.

There will be:

• free food and facility tours
• on-site spay/neuter surgeries
• tours of the POP-NC mobile surgical unit
• other animal organizations
• adoptable animals and cat adoption month specials

Do something wonderful in June and adopt a pet in need!



Benefit Concert

When tornadoes ripped through North Carolina on April 16, they left behind $115 million in damages in Raleigh alone. The devestation has been staggering. Now Disaster One has partnered with Rise Up Raleigh to present a concert and celebration with three purposes:

• benefit tornado victims
• thank the first responders and volunteers who've been helping with recovery
• celebrate the Raleigh spirit of optimism and togetherness

Rise Up Raleigh will feature concerts from an incredible lineup of talent, plus street performers and vendors. Please make plans to support Rise Up Raleigh on June 3.

Visit this link for details on the event!





Storm Tips from Duke Energy

Severe weather can strike quickly creating a variety of dangerous situations. We all have a responsibility to stay tuned to the National Weather Service, local media and emergency management for special warnings or instructions during severe weather events. The following tips are designed to help you safely endure the severe weather anytime it impacts the Duke Energy service area.

Before Severe Weather Strikes

• Have a portable radio, TV, or NOAA Weather Radio on hand to monitor official weather forecasts and other important information in your area.
• Have a plan to move yourself and your family-especially those with special needs-to an alternate location in case you have to evacuate or experience an extended power outage.
• Keep a supply of non-perishable food items on hand.
• Ensure first aid supplies and all medicines are readily available.
• Make sure flashlights are readily available and working and that a supply of extra batteries is on hand.
• Consider the need for specialty items such as prescription medications, baby food, additional warm clothing and a safe heat source.
• Homeowners who depend on well water should draw an emergency water supply in case power to their electric water pumps is interrupted.
• If you have an emergency heating or power source, learn how to use it properly.
• Have at least one traditional analog phone in your home that does not require electricity to operate. Cordless phones and phones with built-in answering machines will not operate during a power outage.

During Severe Weather

• Continue to monitor the media for important information.
• If you experience a power outage, please alert us by calling Duke Energy's toll-free automated outage reporting system at 1-800POWERON (1-800-769-3766). Spanish speaking customers should call 1-866-4APAGON (427-2466) for outage reporting assistance. Those with access to the internet may report an outage using our online report form.
• If you anticipate an extended outage, consider moving yourself and your family-especially those with special needs-to an alternate location.
• Consider checking on others who may benefit from your assistance.
• Consider all downed power lines and anything touching them energized and DANGEROUS! Do not get near them and report the problem to Duke Energy.
• Don't open freezers and refrigerators any more than absolutely necessary. Opening these appliances will allow food to thaw more quickly.
• During severe weather or power outages, turn off as many appliances and electronics as possible. This will reduce the potential for damage or fire. After the power is restored, wait 5 to 10 minutes before turning them back on.

After Severe Weather

• Replenish your supplies of batteries, bottled water and non-perishable food items in preparation for future storms.
• Have a licensed electrician disconnect your generator unless the generator has an automatic disconnection device.

Safety Around Power Lines

• Stay away from downed or sagging power lines, and do not touch anything that is on or near a power line (i.e., trees or tree limbs, cars, ladders).
• Keep children and family pets away from areas where lines may have fallen (backyards, fields, school yards, etc.).
• If a power line falls across a car that you're in, stay in the car. If you MUST get out of the car due to a fire of other immediate life-threatening situation, do your best to jump clear of te car and land on both feet. Be sure that no part of your body is touching the car when your feet touch the ground.
• Report all power line hazards to Duke Energy of your local emergency services department or agency.