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Cabarrus Acres subdivision will soon benefit from sewer service from McGill Associates, an engineering firm contracted by the Town of Midland. The project will be funded through a low (0%) interest rate State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan amounting to $1,200,000 if the town completes the first steps of processing by July 2.
In order for the town to benefit from this fund, the council and staff must submit an Engineering Report to Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) by July 2. The fund is offered from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources. If the report is not submitted before that date, the funding will not be available. Once the report is approved the town can proceed with construction plans and specifications.
Richard Flowe, the Midland Planning, Zoning, and Subdivision Administrator, described this as an “exciting opportunity for the town and we want to maintain the pace.”
The low interest loan would be combined with a $1,200,000 grant from the Clean Water Management Trust Fund giving the town $2.4 million in total.
The project will affect approximately 50 residents within the Cabarrus Acres Subdivision located off of Midland Road. The preliminary engineering fee for McGill Associates will be $23,000, which does not include design, permitting, surveying, geotechnical, bidding and award, construction observation, or construction administration services.
The town hopes to have construction begin between March and August of 2013.
“This is a monumental time and place in Midland’s brief history as an incorporated town,” said Flowe.

Read more about Mildand’s meeting in this weeks The Weekly Post!

Rep. Larry Kissell joins Landon Morrison for Eagle Scout ceremony

Rep. Larry Kissell joined the family, friends, and fellow scouts of Midland resident and West Stanly High School Senior Landon Morrison recently as he received the rank of Eagle Scout. Morrison, a member of Troop 63, was honored during a ceremony at Carolina Presbyterian Church in Locust.Kissell spoke of Morrison’s leadership in numerous aspects within the community: in the classroom, as a member of the Air Force Junior ROTC and in youth volunteer efforts Morrison participated in that Kissell’s office organized.
“I’m honored to join Landon’s family, friends and Scout leaders in congratulating him on earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout,” said Kissell. “Getting to know Landon, it’s clear to me this is a testament to his character and an honor that will stay with him throughout his life. It’s a privilege to be a part of this ceremony in honor this young man’s achievements.”
Earlier this year, Morrison received a nomination to the Air Force Academy from Kissell’s office, and learned recently the Academy had appointed him to attend.
“Landon’s service will continue as he moves on to the Air Force Academy, but the ideals and values small towns like ours have instilled in him along the way will stay with him forever,” added Kissell.

The West Stanly Business Association met last Wednesday, May 9 for a luncheon and tour of Chicago Tube and Iron, a Locust business.
Lunch was provided by The Fresh House, the association members listened to a presentation on the ins and outs of CTI.
Chicago Tube and Iron is one of the largest steel service centers in the United States. The location in Locust has grown in operation and now surpasses the home facility located in Chicago. It has had no accidents in more than six months.
Bill Anderson, the Operations Manager of the CTI Power Division gave the group a tour of the welding process from start to finish.
Stanly Community College has worked in conjunction with CTI in developing their Welding program within the Industrial Occupations department. Students can earn their certificate by learning basic theory, practical application, and different fundamentals of welding and fabrication.
Welders can make $25-$30 an hour in the warehouse and as much as $50 on location at CTI. Companies similar to CTI are constantly on the look out for welders fresh newly certified. SCC will also offer a degree for students wishing to seek a higher position such as foreman.

Midland sewer updates coming soon

Landon Morrison earns Eagle Scout ranking

WSBA tours Chicago Tube

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