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DECEMBER - 2013
TOWN BOARD MEETING
Public Encouraged to Attend
Citizens are invited to attend the Board of Commissioners meetings which are held
the 1st Tuesday of every month in the Courtroom on the 2nd Floor of the Town Hall
Municipal Building - 3672 North Main Street
JOIN US NEXT MONTH: JANUARY 07, 2014 @ 6:30 pm
Watch: Channel 9797-4
Town of Farmville
Recognizes Employees
The Town of Farmville honored the following employees at their
Annual Christmas Dinner on Tuesday, December 10th, 2013 at
the Farmville Community Center. The Board of Commissioners
presented gifts and thanked them for their faithful and dedicated
service to the Town and its citizens.
25 years
Jeffrey B. Stancil, Distribution & Collection Supervisor
20 years
Donnie D. Greene Jr., Chief of Police
Joseph ‘Carroll’ Griffin, Utility System Analyst/Asst Well Operator
15 years
Daisy Anderson, Telecommunicator/Jailer
Joseph ‘Jody’ Tripp, Fleet Maintenance Mechanic
10 years
Theresa L. Cieslinski, Executive Assistant/Personnel/Deputy Clerk
Amy B. Johnson, Finance Director/Town Clerk/Dogwood Festival Director
George W. Gay, Fire Engineer/Inspector
William ‘Al’ Joyner, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Jeffrey T. Spencer, Police Sergeant
5 years
Kenneth Adams, Police Detective
Barry Boone, Utility Maintenance Mechanic
Candace Gibson, Accounting Technician
Matthew Smith, Police Officer
Richard Tripp Jr., Utility Maintenance Mechanic
HOLIDAY TRASH COLLECTION
During Holiday Closings please make a note that
WASTE INDUSTRIES will NOT be picking up trash on
Waste
Industries
Wednesday, Christmas Day or Wednesday, New Years Day
If you have trash pickup on these days, they will pick it up
the following day. If you have any questions or concerns
please contact Developmental Services at 252-753-5921
Call: 252252-753753-5116
Surf: www.farmvillewww.farmville-nc.com
Christmas Decorating
Safety Tips
Keep fresh Christmas trees away from heat sources such
as fireplaces and space heaters.
When displaying a tree, cut about 2” off the trunk and put
the tree in a sturdy, waterwater-holding stand. Keep the stand
filled with water so the tree does not dry out quickly
Never leave a lighted Christmas tree unattended. Carefully
supervise pets and small children.
Be especially careful of lighted candles around flammable
materials and never leave unattended.
Make sure electric window candles are properly secured to
keep them from falling. Always turn them off when you
leave home or go to bed.
If you hang outdoor lights, be extra careful to avoid power
lines around the house, fasten them firmly to a secure support with insulated staples or hooks to avoid wind damage.
Never nail, tack or stress wiring when hanging lights and
keep plugs off the ground away from puddles and snow.
Never overload an electrical outlet or extension cords.
Check extension cords carefully for cracks/breaks . Broken
extension cords should be discarded.
When spraying artificial snow on windows or other surfaces, be sure to follow directions carefully. These sprays can
irritate your lungs if you inhale them.
Only use indoor lights indoors (and outdoor lights only outdoors). Look for the UL label. Check lights for broken or
cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, and loose connections. Replace or repair any damaged light sets.
Use no more than 3 light sets on any one extension cord.
Extension cords should be placed against the wall to avoid
tripping hazards. Avoid running cords under rugs, around
furniture legs or across doorways.
Farmville Library Presents: The Life of Ava Gardner
Todd Johnson, Director of the Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, will discuss the life of actress Ava Gardner at the Farmville
Public Library on Monday, January 6 at 6:30 pm. Born in Smithfield in 1922, Gardner became an international celebrity for her
roles in movies such as “Mogambo” with Clark Gable, “The Killers,” and “Showboat.” Considered one of the most beautiful
women of her day, Gardner was married to Mickey Rooney, bandleader Artie Shaw, and Frank Sinatra. She also grabbed headlines for her relationships with Howard Hughes and Ernest Hemingway. This program is free and open to the public. If you
would like more information please contact the Library at 252-753-3355.
Channel 8 has a New Location
The Farmville Public Access channel formerly located on Channel 8 is now located at Channel 97-4. In order to receive this
channel from Time Warner, you must have a digital conversion box. In order to obtain that digital converter, please contact Time
Warner at 1-855-286-1736 or visit http://www.twc.com/digitaladapter. As a reminder, the Pitt County Board of Commissioners Meetings air at 9:30 am and 7:30 pm. Also be on the lookout for new programming such as the Pitt County Most Wanted,
Probation Absconders, Pedestrian Safety, and Bicycling Safety programming.
Preventing & Thawing Frozen Pipes
Being prepared & informed may help you avoid the messy and often expensive issue of frozen pipes. The American Red Cross provides information & suggestions around how to prevent water pipes in the home from freezing, and how to thaw them out.
Why Pipe Freezing is a Problem Preventing Frozen Pipes
Water has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it,
including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the "strength" of a container, expanding water can cause pipes to break. Pipes that
freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines, water sprinkler lines, and water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl spaces, attics, garages, or kitchen cabinets.
Pipes that run against exterior walls that have little or no insulation are also subject to freezing.
Preventing Frozen Pipes
Before the onset of cold weather, prevent freezing of these water supply lines and pipes by following these recommendations:
• Drain water from swimming pool and water sprinkler supply lines following manufacturer or installer directions. Do not put antifreeze in these lines unless directed. Antifreeze is environmentally harmful, and is dangerous to humans, pets, wildlife, and
landscaping.
• Remove, drain, & store hoses used outdoors. Close inside valves supplying outdoor hose bibs. Open outside hose bibs to allow water to drain. Keep the outside valve open so that any water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing the pipe to break.
Check around the home for other areas where water supply lines are located in unheated areas. Look in the basement, crawl
space, attic, garage, & under kitchen/bathroom cabinets. Both hot & cold water pipes in these areas should be insulated.
• Consider installing specific products made to insulate water pipes like a "pipe sleeve" or installing UL-listed "heat tape," "heat cable," or similar materials on exposed water pipes. Newspaper can provide some degree of insulation and protection to exposed
pipes – even ¼” of newspaper can provide significant protection in areas that usually do not have frequent or prolonged temperatures below freezing.
During Cold Weather, Take Preventative Action
• Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful
cleaners and household chemicals up out of the reach of children.
• When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through
the pipe - even at a trickle - helps prevent pipes from freezing.
• Keep thermostat set to the same temperature both day & night. By temporarily suspending the use of lower nighttime temperatures, you may incur a higher heating bill, but you can prevent a much more costly repair job if pipes freeze & burst.
• If you will be going away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home, set to a temperature no lower than 55° F.
To Thaw Frozen Pipes
• If you turn on a faucet and only a trickle comes out, suspect a frozen pipe. Likely places for frozen pipes include against exterior
walls or where your water service enters your home through the foundation.
• Keep the faucet open. As you treat the frozen pipe and the frozen area begins to melt, water will begin to flow through the frozen
area. Running water through the pipe will help melt ice in the pipe.
• Apply heat to the section of pipe using an electric heating pad wrapped around the pipe, an electric hair dryer, a portable space
heater (kept away from flammable materials), or by wrapping pipes with towels soaked in hot water. Do not use a blowtorch,
kerosene or propane heater, charcoal stove, or other open flame device.
• Apply heat until full water pressure is restored. If you are unable to locate the frozen area, if the frozen area is not accessible, or if
you can not thaw the pipe, call a licensed plumber. Check all faucets in the home in case of other frozen pipes.
Additional information regarding this can be found at: www.americanredcross.org