Mooresville Volunteer Program (MVP) is a community outreach program designed to encourage citizens to participate in

our local government and manage town-wide volunteer efforts to enhance the community in which we live. The program addresses communi-ty service needs, while placing special emphasis on the Town’s program objectives. Also, volun-teers can learn more about local government by working with various Town departments.

Whatever your skills or interests, there is a volunteer position for you. Work alone or in a group. Work every week or once a year. With just a few hours of time, you can make a difference. Fulfill community service requirements, gain knowledge of the Town, and help build a better community.

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Achieve new skills;• Stay active after retirement;• Learn more about local government;• Perform work of value for the community;• Share your talents and abilities; and• Make our community a better place to live,

work and play.

During the month of March, volunteers worked 564 hours at Town facilities, including Town Hall, Mooresville Police Department, Mooresville Golf Course, Public Services Operations Center, Winnie Hooper Center, War Memorial Center, Mooresville Public Library and the Charles Mack Citizen Center. This is the largest amount of volunteer hours worked since we started track-ing the program.

Help Wanted Currently, we are recruiting for two or three individuals to assist with the gardening needs around the War Memorial Center. This is a

Volunteers: Making a DifferenceElected Officials

Miles Atkins Mayor Eddie DinglerWard I Commissioner

Thurman Houston Ward II Commissioner

Mac HerringWard III Commissioner, Mayor Pro Tem

Lisa QuallsWard IV Commissioner

Bobby ComptonAt-Large Commissioner

Rhett DusenburyAt-Large Commissioner

Town Officials N. Erskine Smith Jr. Town Manager

Stephen P. GambillTown Attorney

Janet PopeTown Clerk

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seasonal assignment to provide maintenance to flower beds and shrubbery areas around the building, as well as to the memorial monument next to the facility. Volunteers need the ability to do light physical work associated with gardening, such as pulling weeds, planting flowers, trim-ming bushes, watering plants, etc.

An ongoing volunteer opportunity is for Greeters at Town Hall. Greeters welcome visitors and cus-tomers as they arrive at Town Hall and provide them with department locations and general information. In addition, the volunteer escorts visitors to specific departments and may provide general assistance to departments, as needed. The availability to volunteer on the same day each week is preferred, but not required.

For more information about volunteer opportu-nities, contact Kim Sellers, Public Information Officer, at 704-799-4011. Become active in your community and your government. Be an MVP!

Please Join Us for These Celebrations in May

Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting for the

Selma Burke Community Center Saturday, May 4

Noon - 2 pm …

Senior Fun Day: “Unleash the Power of Age”

Bellingham Park Wednesday, May 15

10 am - Noon

For more information, call 704-663-3800.

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While on vacation there were two tragic events in the United States: the bombing at the Boston Marathon and the explosion at a fertilizer plant in Texas. In both cases there was a tremendous response from first responders, police, EMS and fire personnel. Unfortunately, in both events first responders and public safety officials lost their lives or were seriously injured.

These events reminded me of the men and woman in uniform who serve our local commu-nity. It is no coincidence that public safety is the number one service the residents of our commu-nity value and expect. In every community survey we have conducted, public safety is the number one expectation. Subsequently, the Town Board values public safety in the Town’s budget with an expenditure of over $14 million - representing more than 30% of the Town’s budget and more than 50% of general fund employees.

These men and women are on the front line of any emergency, crisis or community event. Often, they leave their own loved ones to serve and protect others in our community. Also, they are called out of our community to provide as-sistance to others in our region, state or nation in times of disaster or major storm event.

Do you ever wonder what makes an individual run toward danger? It is the dedication and desire to make a difference in their community. They do not do it for the money, recognition or glory. It is a pure, simple need to provide help and service to their fellow man. It is a strong obligation of service that drives them every day to face possible danger and loss of life.

Mooresville has not lost any public safety officers recently, unlike some of our surrounding com-munities. But the reality is, just like in Boston or Texas, it could happen at any time. I hope you will take the time to say “thank you” to the men and women who serve our community. I appreci-ate what they do for us everyday!

Erskine Smith, ICMA-CM, AICP Town Manager

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To Serve & Protect

DEparTMEnT pHOnE nUMBErS

Business Office 704-663-3800

Employment704-799-4070

Fire (Non-Emergency)704-664-1338

Golf Course704-663-2539

Winnie Hooper Center704-663-0033

Library704-664-2927

Charles Mack Citizen Center704-662-3334

Planning704-662-7040

Police (Non-Emergency)704-664-3311

Recreation704-663-7026

Sanitation704-664-4278

War Memorial704-663-2670

Water704-663-3800

Zoning704-662-7040

FrOM THE TOWn ManaGEr’S OFFICE...

Is there anything I can do to stop the unsolicited mail I receive?

Companies want to reach people who are likely interested in what they have to offer. That’s why they rent or buy mailing lists to find prospective customers. These prospect lists are created from information about your past purchases/interests, public records, phone directories, club member-ships, and other sources.

If you receive mail from companies with whom you’ve never made a purchase, you are a prospect and your name is on a list they are using to find new customers. However, if you have purchased from a company, you are considered a customer.

If you request to stop receiving mail from a company or category of companies, they are required to remove you from their prospect list. But if you are a customer of a particular catalog that company will keep you on their list for invoicing and you will keep receiving mail from them until you contact them directly.

To prevent or limit direct mail solicitations, visit www.dmachoice.org (Direct Marketing Association) to set your preferences.

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Music on Main is Back for the Fifth Season! It’s that time of year to invite families, friends, neighbors and co-workers to bring their blankets and chairs to the lawn beside Mooresville Town Hall for the summer’s free “Music on Main” con-cert series. We will kick off the season on Friday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. with the Craig Woolard Band.

The Craig Woolard Band wows audiences with one of the most diverse repertoires and original crowd participation shows in the industry. They are masters of soul, Motown and beach music, but also provide a variety of R&B, classic rock, country and dance favorites.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, call 704-663-7026 or visit www.MooresvilleRecreation.org.

Looking for Summer activities? Check out the sports, specialty and traditional day camps offered by Mooresville Recreation Department this summer. Visit MooresvilleRecreation.org or call 704-663-7026 for more information.

Follow Us on Facebook & Twitter The Town uses Facebook, Twitter and RSS Feeds to share announcements about events or activities in our

community. Take the time to “like,” “follow” or “subscribe” to any of these media platforms and stay informed about events in our community.

Town Offices Closed for Memorial Day Town Offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Residential sanitation customers will experience a one day delay in trash and recycling collection during this week.

Community Children’s Theatre The Town of Mooresville has partnered with the Mooresville Community Children’s Theatre to offer theatre perfor-mance, production and viewing experiences for Mooresville and surround-ing communities with an emphasis on including children ages 5 through 18 who have not been exposed to the world of Performing Arts. Audition dates will be announced soon for their 2013 Summer Musical Theatre selection of Beauty and the Beast, Jr. For more information, visit www.mooresvillechildrenstheatre.org.

Water Quality report The 2012 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is available on the Town’s website at http://ci.mooresville.nc.us/CCR2012.pdf. This state-mandated report is a snapshot of last year’s water quality and the Town is pleased to report there were no violations. For questions about the quality of your drinking water, call Mike Fulbright at 704-799-4019.

Community NewsHistoric Mill Village The Town is working on the relocation of a main sewer line in the Historic Mill Village. The gas company is also working in the area to relocate their lines. Beginning in May, the Town will be closing Doster Avenue to thru traffic to begin the sewer line work. Work will then continue on Summer Street, Nesbit Avenue and Mills Avenue throughout the summer. This work will impact pick-up TIME for sanitation routes in the Historic Mill Village. Residents in the area should place roll-out containers at the curb on Tuesday evenings for early Wednesday morning pick-up. Once the road crews have closed the roads, we will be unable to get our large trucks through the work zone. For more information, please call Jonathan Young at 704-799-4065.

West Lowrance avenue & Moor park During the April 15 Town Board meeting, commissioners approved a request to restrict all parking on West Lowrance Avenue as “Residential Parking Only” between South Academy Street and South Broad Street. Any parking on this portion of street must be related to the homes on West Lowrance Avenue, not Moor Park. All Moor Park visitors must park behind the outfield fencing. Thank you for your cooperation.

Downtown Festival On Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., staff from various Town departments will be sharing information from our booth at the Chamber’s Race City Festival. Join us on Main Street and Broad Street for a celebration of Mooresville’s art and culture. Stop by and learn more about composting, library programs, recreation sum-mer camps, recycling and much more. Come out and join the fun, There will be something for the whole family to enjoy!

For more information, call 704-664-3898.

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rain Barrels for Sale In our efforts to promote the conservation of water and using it wisely, the Town is, once again, offering rain barrels for sale.

Rain barrels are a popular conservation option. They collect runoff from rooftops for irrigation and provide a way to sustain landscaping during times of drought and water restrictions.

Each rain barrel comes with a brass spigot, two overflow valves that can be used to connect ad-ditional barrels, and a screen to keep out debris and insects. Sale prices are $90 for the 60 gallon rain barrel and $100 for the 80 gallon rain barrel.

For more information or to place an order, call the Town’s Business Office at 704-663-3800.

Mulching Mowers Did you know that 10-15% of a lawn’s required nutrients can be supplied by simply using a mulching blade type mower? Mulching mow-ers keep grass blades under the mower deck; re-cutting them until they are of such fine consis-tency that they drop back into the lawn.

Because grass is high in nitrogen these cuttings rapidly decompose, usually completely within seven days (and faster if it rains or the lawn is watered). The resulting nutrients are released back into your lawn and soil. This means the cost of feeding your lawn can be reduced and you won’t be making regular trips to the curb to empty your grass catching attachment!

Another benefit of mulching is the clippings help shade your lawn and any exposed soil before they degrade. This slows water loss and helps prevent the germination of weed seeds.

Checking for Leaks If you have an in-ground irrigation system, check it each spring before use to make sure it was not damaged by frost or freezing. You can do it yourself or hire a professional.

Also, check your garden hose for leaks at its connection to the spigot. If it leaks while you run your hose, replace the nylon or rubber hose washer and ensure a tight connection to the spigot using pipe tape and a wrench.

Help Us Help You, Environmental Tips

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May 4Grand Opening - Selma Burke Community CenterNoon - 2 p.m.

May 6Board of CommissionersTown Hall @ 6 p.m.

May 9 Planning BoardTown Hall @ 6 p.m.

May 10Water Bills Due

May 20Board of CommissionersTown Hall @ 6 p.m.

May 27Memorial Day HolidayTown Offices Closed

May 29Water Service Disconnected for Non-Payment

Cpr ClassesMooresville Fire-Rescue offers free CPR classes throughout the year at Fire Station Four, 2014 Charlotte Highway. Classes are offered on the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. - Noon, Class size is limited to 20 participants so pre-registration is required.

The class offered is the American Heart As-sociation’s CPR for Family & Friends. This class teaches how to give CPR to an adult and, if requested, a child or infant. A certification card will be issued after completion. If you are taking this class for work or college, check with your agency/business to determine if this class will meet their needs. This class is not designed for Health Care Provider certification.

There is a $5 fee for the certification card.

Call 704-664-1338 for more information or to register for the class.