Published in the Courier-Tribune on September 16, 2011
by Hugh Martin
STAR — December 10 is shaping up to be a very busy day in the Town of Star. In addition to the annual Star Christmas Parade and U.S. Post Office Holiday Cancellation Open House, the town will be the site of a new Boy Scout Derby Race on Center Street.
At the Sept. 12 regular meeting of the town board, Star Elementary School Principal Vance Thomas requested permission from commissioners to hold a 5K race and youth walk on the same day. Several years ago, teacher Liz Hunneycutt organized a student running club, which regularly travels to 5K events in other areas.
“With the success of the Peachy Feet 5K in Candor a group has decided that they would like to try to organize one in Star,” Thomas said.
Thomas said the group was not seeking funding from the town but did want the support and credibility that the town could offer.
“In the event that the race turns a profit we would like to donate the proceeds to the town’s Parks and Recreation Department,” Thomas said.
Board members agreed to support the effort and Thomas will return to a future meeting with a flier and map of the route.
In other business, Commissioners Richard Hinson, George Kivett, Jennifer Fountain and Alice Clemens:
Were advised that the town’s new website was online at www.starnc.gov.
Discussed the need to prune shrubs around the “Welcome to Star” sign on South Main Street and to contact NCDOT about overgrown foliage on Clayola Drive.
Learned that pavement repairs had been made on some town streets.
Railroad ties had been delivered to the park for a volleyball court and sand will be purchased when funds are available.
Mayor Susan Eggleston reported that the Fly-In scheduled for Oct. 1 at the Montgomery County Airport in Star has been postponed until spring.
Police Chief Tracy Phillips reported that a new patrol car should arrive by the end of September.
The countywide Business Expo and Job Fair will be held at the James Garner Center in Troy on Sept. 29.
Gave the mayor authority to appoint a committee to administer a Community Development Block Grant on behalf of STARworks.
Heard a report from Commissioner Clemens that heat and air conditioning, electricity and carpentry projects are under way at the Pink House Heritage Center.
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