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NOVEMBER 19-25, 2014 UCW 23 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM CUMBERLAND Cumberland County employees will conduct their annual Holiday Food Drive Nov. 17 through Dec. 12. Donations of non-perishable food can be dropped off in green plastic bins located inside the entrances of the Courthouse and other county buildings. Glass jars will not be accepted. Suggested food items include plastic jars of peanut butter, jellies and pasta sauces, canned meats, vegetables, fruits and sturdy bags or boxes of rice, pasta, dried beans and grits. Donations will go toward the Fayetteville Urban Ministry and the Salvation Army. Call 437-1921 for more information. co.cumberland.nc.us County Seeks Donations For Food Drive The Cumberland County Department of Public Health is offering flu shots to children and adults. Free flu shots are available to uninsured children six months to 18 years old. Individuals with insurance may receive a flu shot at no out-of-pocket cost if they have Medicare, Medicaid, North Carolina Health Choice or Blue Cross Blue Shield. Hours at the Health Department's Immunizations Clinic are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Tuesday until 7 p.m. Friday service after noon is available by appointment only until 5 p.m. The Health Department is located at 1235 Ramsey St. For more information, call the Immunizations Clinic at 910-433-3633. Other ways to prevent the flu include: • Covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue and discarding the tissue properly. • Washing hands frequently with soap and water. • Staying home when you are sick. Stay home until you are fever free for at least 24 hours. Flu Shots Available At Health Dept. CORRECTION In the Oct. 28 edition of Up & Coming, the Cumberland Matters page contained incorrect information about the Wilkes Road Treatment and Processing Facility. The fee for clean wood and small tree stumps is $1.85 per 100 pounds, or $37 per ton. Tree stumps are $1.85 per 100 pounds. Thirty students graduated from the Fall 2014 Cumberland County Citizens' Academy Oct. 28 in the Pate Room at Headquarters Library. Pictured from left (front row) are Bianco Marsh, Tawanda Robinson, Mary Morehouse, Alexis Kondratyk, Shantal Covington, Brenda Cameron, Augusta Newman, Dorothy Hinrichs, Bonita McNeil, Jennie Worrells, Joann Beam, (second row) Jintana Cutno, Board of Commissioners Chairman Jeannette Council, Linda Thomas, Kim Sanders, Philip Leary, Vicky Leary, Dawn O'Donnell, Leslie Lowder, Theresa Williams, Commissioner Jimmy Keefe, (back row) Michael Burns, Michael Tallant, Marvin Thomas, Abraham Myles, Edward Perry, Phillip Perrier, Stephen Rogers, Willie Johnson, Kenneth Johnson and Ruby Melvin. Not pictured is Cynthia West. The academy helps citizens gain a better understanding of what county government does and how the various departments play a vital role in the community. Citizens' Academy Fall Class Graduates 30 Vitamins & Herbs Immune Support Gluten/Allergen Free Foods Essential Oils www.applecratenc.com Fayetteville 2711 Raeford Rd. #110 426-7777 Hope Mills 5430 Camden Rd. #103 432-8800 www.applecratenc.com Be sure to see what we have in store for you! News, views, arts & entertainment. Coming Every Week.... Exciting features on timely topics that matter to you! www.upandcomingweekly.com 484-6200