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Commissioners Hold Jail Summit on April 30 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Department of Social Services. “In an effort to resolve overcrowding issues regarding jail inmates in Cumberland County, we are scheduling this summit to bring interested parties together for a meaningful conversation on this subject,” said Chairman Billy R. King. The list of speakers includes District Attorney Ed Grannis; T Chief District Court Judge Beth Keever; and Joel Rosch, an expert in criminal justice issues in North Carolina and a senior research scientist at Duke University. The commissioners have invited representatives from the court system; the legal community; the Cumberland County Sheriff’s fce; police chiefs from Fayetteville, ope ills, Spring ake and Stedman; and commissioners from oke, Sampson, Bladen, Robeson, Scotland and arnett counties. They have also invited Alvin Keller, Secretary for the N.C. Department of Correction. During the morning-long summit, King said the commissioners want to discuss the following questions: What causes the log jam we see in our criminal justice system? What are the essential steps in bringing an inmate to trial? Are we fully utilizing alternative options to incarceration? What is the future of the jail population here in Cumberland County and across the state? Can commissioners build enough jail beds fast enough to meet the growing demand? Jail construction contract – private vs. public? Cook Smart, Eat Smart Cooking School earn to cook quick meals within your food budget at the Cook Smart, Eat Smart Cooking School offered Thursdays in ay from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cumberland County Cooperative Extension, 301 East ountain Dr. The four-week course costs 30 and covers food and a complete book of recipes. To register, contact Candy Underwood at 910-321-6869 or at candy_underwood@ncsu.edu. he Cumberland County Board of Commissioners is convening a summit on Friday, April 30 to look at issues affecting the county’s detention center. The meeting runs Public Input Sought for Bike, Pedestrian Study The Fayetteville Area etropolitan lanning rganization FA, with the help of Stewart Engineering, recently began a study that will help guide the growth of our community’s walking and bicycling facilities. They are seeking public input during workshops and through an online survey. At the following ve public workshops, planners will ask area citizens to identify the most needed facilities and projects for walkers and bikers.  Wednesday, April 28,  -7 p.m. - Stedman Recreation Center  Thursday, April 29,  p.m. to 7 p.m. – Smith Recreation Center  onday, ay 3,  p.m. to 7 p.m. – Spring ake Community Center  Wednesday, ay 5,  p.m. to 7 p.m. – ope ills Recreation Center  Thursday, ay 6, :30 p.m. to 7 p.m. – ethodist University Alumni Dining Room at Berns Student Center Anyone unable to attend the workshop is asked to complete an online survey posted at www.surveymonkey.comsFA. Celebrating Healthy Counties April is National County Government onth and the theme is “ealthy Counties.” This is a good time to remind citizens that Cumberland County, through its membership in the National Association of Counties, distributes prescription drug discount cards that offer average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. The cards, in English and Spanish, can be picked up at the Department of Social Services, ealth Department, ental ealth Center and all library branches. Simply present the card at a participating retail pharmacy and save an average of 20 percent on your prescription medicine. There is no enrollment form or membership fee, and nine out of 10 pharmacies nationwide accept the cards. You may use your discount card any time your prescription is not covered by insurance. Visit www. caremark.comnaco to nd a participating pharmacy and a price estimate for your prescription. For more information, call toll-free 1-877-321-2652. EXPANDING OUR OFFERINGS TO BETTER SERVE OUR CLIENTS Families and businesses have long trusted Darden, Miranda & Associates for their auto, home, property and liability insurance. You may count on Auto/Motorcycle Homeowners Boat/Watercraft Umbrella Darden, Miranda And Associates, for the following products and services Bryan Miranda Ron Darden V E A Business Property Business Auto General Liability Darden, Miranda & Associates Insurance A VANSTORY - EXUM COMPANY www.dardenmiranda.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 910.483.3611 Workers Comp Medical Malpractice Life Longterm Care Annuities Disability Flood APRIL 21-27, 2010 UCW 23

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