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Quilt Tourcontinued
on display June 9 with the U.S. Army Reserve at their change of command ceremony on Fort Bragg.
"The All-America City quilt represents the spirit of the All-America City Awards — people working together to address our nation's most pressing challenges," explained National Civic League President and chief quilter, Gloria Rubio-Cortés. "Think of the fabric of the quilt as something like the fabric of an American community."
Following the quilt's tour in Fayetteville, it was mailed to its next All-America City destination.
Fayetteville was awarded the All-America City designation in recognition of its collaboration with community partners on projects that have dramatically impacted the community.
Stormwater Partners with USDA in Beaver Management
Assistance Program In North Carolina, beavers have caused millions of dollars in damage to roads, agriculture and timberland, drainage systems, landscape plantings and other properties each year. To address this problem, the USDA Wildlife Services in North Carolina created the Beaver Management Assistance Program (BMAP) in 1992. BMAP assists public and private landowners in the removal of beavers. The City of Fayetteville Stormwater Division partners with the USDA in this program to provide a service to assist property owners in beaver removal.
Citizens Graduate Spring
2012 Citizens' Academy These proud citizens of Fayetteville graduated from the spring 2012 Citizens' Academy Tuesday, June 5. They participated in seven classes and learned about how their local government functions and operates. For more information about the Citizens' Academy, which is also held in the fall, log onto http://www. ci.fayetteville.nc.us/corporate_communications/citi- zens_academy.aspx.
Beavers build dams and live in lodges. Dam building is stimulated by running water, so beavers will build a a pond. This pond will encourage aquatic vegetation, which adds to the food supply. Beavers, in a sense, create their own environment. This can cause problems for areas surrounding the beaver, causing the need for them to be removed. By controlling the beaver population, damage to timber and agricultural crops is reduced, and wetlands and wildlife are preserved. Beavers continuously migrate throughout local urban creeks and streams. In urbanized areas like Fayetteville, beaver removal can help to prevent or drainage system.
If a property owner suspects beaver activity, he or she should call the Stormwater Hotline at (910) 433-1613. The wildlife specialist that is assigned to the City will then contact the property owner to validate the problem and discuss the actions that need to be taken.
Calendar of Events JUNE
13 - PWC Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m., PWC Administration Building, 955 Old Wilmington Road
13 - Redevelopment Commission Meeting, Noon, City Hall Lafayette Room, 433 Hay St.
14 - Metropolitan Housing Authority Meeting, 1000 Ramsey St.
14 - Human Relations Commission Meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Lafayette Room, 433 Hay St.
18 - Board of Adjustment Meeting, 5 p.m., City Hall Council Chamber, 433 Hay St.
18 - Ethics Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall Lafayette Room, 433 Hay St.
19 - Planning Commission Meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall Lafayette Room, 433 Hay St.
19 - Taxicab Review Board Meeting, 2 p.m., City Hall Cape Fear Room, 433 Hay St.
25 - City Council Meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall Council Chamber, 433 Hay St.
26 - Airport Commission Meeting, 2 p.m., Airport Conference Room, 400 Airport Road
26 - Historic Resources Commission Meeting, 4 p.m., City Hall Lafayette Room, 433 Hay St.
27 - PWC Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m., PWC Administration Building, 955 Old Wilmington Road
The City of Fayetteville, North Carolina does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services or activities.
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