tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41139104406835183762009-05-01T12:07:50.975-07:00This was created because of the enormous number of community meetings and events which I attend and the need to pass on that information. I'm a member of the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Commission, The Charlotte Chamber and the Realtors Association. I'm a past chair of the Mountian Island Lake Marine Commission. I gather large volumns of valuable information and I attempt to pass it on. Should you have suggestions, questions or comments, please email me at scottmcclure@carolina.rr.comYour Charlotte Agenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10533236208726518144scottmcclure@carolina.rr.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113910440683518376.post-87449781039839868232009-05-01T12:03:00.000-07:002009-05-01T12:04:55.101-07:00

 Department Program Review: The results of this year's program review have been provided and the Fiscal Administration Service was rated exemplary with a score of 87%. This score reflects a six percentage point improvement over the FY-06 program review. Park and Recreation's newest service, CountyCare Fitness, got it's first ever program evaluation as a part of the Department and scored well

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NATURE PRESERVES AND NATURAL RESOURCES National Turn Off TV Week: April 20-26 is National Turn off TV week and staff at all three nature centers have scheduled a full week of free family programs. Families can enjoy night hikes, family game nights, fishing, and family campfire programs. Turn it off and get outside! Contact any nature center for more information. The 16th Annual Rural Hill

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PARK OPERATIONS AND ATHLETIC SERVICES  Baseball Tournaments This Weekend: Renaissance Park and Nevin Park will host youth baseball tournaments this weekend. The 11-12 age division will play on Saturday and Sunday at Renaissance, and the 9-10 division will play at Nevin. Over 35 teams are expected to play across the two sites. Both tournaments are directed by Crystal Carolina Sports. Park

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DIRECTOR Accreditation: The department did an outstanding job this week hosting and responding to the Agency Accreditation Visitor Team. Three park and recreation professionals from across the country arrived on Monday and left Friday morning after reviewing stacks of materials, policies and procedures and all the compliance evidence supplied by the department. In all only three standards out

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COMMUNITY AND RECREATION CENTER SERVICES Southview Recreation Center – Girls Teen Club: Southview Recreation Center has started a girl’s teen club called "Give It 2 Me Str8" as a forum for them to discuss issues, ask questions and find solutions to everyday life situations. The weekly program is a great avenue for the teens to interact, develop self esteem and provide positive social

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Are you wondering what in the world is going on in the real estate market today. For Pete’s sake, I’m looking at property right now for people who want to buy in our community because they understand we are growing, new jobs are coming and our quality of life is tremendous. Call me about this home: 8550 Oak Drive, Charlotte, NC 15 mins from downtown, UNCC, US National Whitewater and closer to

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COMMUNITY AND RECREATION CENTER SERVICES First Night: After a twelve year hiatus First Night is once again alive and well in uptown Charlotte. MCPRD was a member of the steering committee with Center City Partners to make this wonderful family event a reality. Our role was to provide the children's activities which included a duel giant slide, a bounce house and the wheel of fortune where “

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Below is a high-level overview of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 that will provide you with some context on what to expect as a result of the new legislation. Increased Down payment requirements:Minimum contribution will increase from 3.0% to 3.5% of the appraised value. Seller funded Down Payment Assistant Programs (“DAPs”) or funds from any other interested party to the

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Ø Volunteers in the Park: For Fiscal Year 2008, Mecklenburg Park and Recreation received community support from more than 14,500 volunteers. They contributed 114,188 hours of help for our department. The value of their donation of time was more than $2.1 million.The department is now looking for volunteers to help with the Hearts and Hands playground construction. This is a fully accessible

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Choosing the Best Cold CutsPresliced deli lunch meats provide protein and make for handy on-the-go eating. But before you stop at the deli counter, check out this shopping guide to learn which meats are South Beach Diet-recommended and which ingredients you should avoid:Choose lean meats that are low in saturated fat. Fresh turkey breast, boiled ham, and chicken breast are all great choices. Lean

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Shrimp Salad With Herb-Dill DressingHerbs are a must when it comes to cooking full-flavored, delicious meals — and fresh dill is no exception. It's often used for creating summery main-dish salads and seasoning seafood and lean meats. Here is a delicious recipe flavored with dill for your recipe box.Shrimp Salad With Herb-Dill Dressing (Phase 1)Serves 2Ingredients Shrimp 1/2 cup dry white wine1/2

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COMMUNITY AND RECREATION CENTER SERVICESØ Constitution Day - Puerto Rico: The Marion Diehl Recreation Center is partnering with the Puerto Rican Cultural Society of Charlotte and the Latin American Coalition to celebrate "Constitution Day of Puerto Rico". The event will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2008 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Come and enjoy traditional songs, food, music and dances from

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COMMUNITY AND RECREATION CENTER SERVICESØ NACo Awards: Park and Recreation won seven of Mecklenburg County's 12 NACo awards this year for innovative programs that can serve as models for other counties. Five of the awards came form the Community and Recreation Center Services Division. Our winners this year will be recognized at the Mecklenburg County Commission meeting on August 5. The five from

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FHA to use FICO scores for risk-based pricing on loan insuranceThe FHA plans to shift to a 'risk-based' system tied to credit data to price its mortgage insurance.By Kenneth R. HarneyWashington Post Writers GroupMay 18, 2008DALLAS -- Who has a better credit score on average -- a home buyer with higher or lower income?Inside the country's fastest-growing mortgage program, the surprise answer is:

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As you may already know if you're following the South Beach Diet, Dr. Agatston frequently stresses the importance of getting enough omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. That's because omega-3s offer important health benefits.Omega-3s are essential fatty acids that must be obtained through diet or supplements. The human body does not possess the ability to make them. There are three types of omega-3s

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Consumer prices edged up only 0.2% in April, slightly lower than the 0.3% rise that economists anticipated, the Labor Department reported May 14. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, increased just 0.1%, also lower than analysts’ 0.2% forecast. Helping keep a lid on inflation was the price of hotel rooms, which fell by 1.9% in April, the third straight monthly decline reflecting

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Apparently, there's just something about North Carolina. For the second year in a row, America's best city in which to live lies within its borders, according to Relocate-America.com's annual list.This year, Charlotte, N.C., is in the top spot, the site announced this week. Last year's winner was Asheville, N.C., which slipped to No. 7 on this year's list.More from MarketWatch.com: • Take

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According to Zillow's latest Home Value Report, home values in Charlotte increased 2.5% in the first quarter of 2008, compared to the first quarter of 2007. Nationally, single-family home values decreased 7.5% while condo values declined 9.0% during this same period. Use this information to help keep your clients informed.

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Nature Preserves and Natural Resources:Ø Electric Vehicle Grant: The Division was successful in being awarded a Clean Fuel Advanced Technology grant (CFAT) by the NC Solar Center/NC State University, the NC State Energy Office, Department of Transportation, and NC DENR. The grant will fund approximate 70% of the purchase price ($34,000) for three alternative fuel electric vehicles. These vehicles

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Do you weigh yourself every day? Do you worry about even the slightest change in your weight? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you may be obsessing over the scale — and if you're trying to maintain healthy habits, this behavior can actually be counterproductive.The truth is, your weight may change from day to day for many reasons. Fluid retention, hormonal fluctuations,

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If you have seasonal allergies, you may shudder (and sniffle) at the thought of venturing outdoors for pleasure, but with the right care, you can go out and play a round of golf, take a run around the block, or do whatever it is you enjoy — while keeping your allergies under control.Seasonal and environmental allergies have to be taken into consideration when you're playing outdoors. Spring,

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Eating to LoseWhile it seems harmless — and possibly even beneficial to weight loss — to skip a meal or a snack from time to time, this common scenario may actually be setting your body up to gain weight. How is it possible to gain weight by NOT eating?The first goal of the South Beach Diet® is to eliminate cravings. Skipping meals and snacks causes exaggerated swings in blood sugar, which may

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Park Operations and Athletic Services:Ø Faithful Together Walk: The Faithful Together walk will take place at Phillip O. Berry Recreation Center on April 5, 9 a.m. - noon. This is a collaborative effort between the Health Department, Park and Recreation Department and Johnson C. Smith University. The recreation center will be the inclement weather site. If we are graced with clear skies,

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MMG Update - Friday, April 4, 2008 10:15am ETCurrent Trend Direction: Improving HigherRisks favor: FloatingCurrent Price of FNMA 5.5% Bond: $101.03, +34bpThe Jobs Report is in. This morning, the Labor Department reported a loss of 80,000 jobs in March - the biggest monthly job loss in five years. The unemployment rate also ticked significantly higher to 5.1% from 4.8% last month. Expectations

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