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20 UCW NOVEMBER 9-15, 2016 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM NATHAN WALLS, Public Informa on Specialist, City of Faye eville Corporate Communica ons Department, Contribu ng Writer. 433 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301-5537 www.FayettevilleNC.gov (910) 433-1FAY (1329) /cityoffayettevillegovernment Insta Follow Your City on Social Media: Engaging You About Your City Government Engaging You About Your City Government City Celebrates Veterans Day On Nov. 5, the City of Fayetteville celebrated Veterans Day with the community's annual parade. During the opening ceremony, Council Member Bill Crisp, retired Army Command Sergeant Major, read a proclamation from the Mayor honoring all Veterans, with special recognition to those serving during World War II. Mayor Nat Robertson said: "The City of Fayetteville works tirelessly to support Veterans through programs like the Homeless Veterans Initiative and partnering with the Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Medical Center on different projects." The City is honored to have the following Veterans - Council Member Crisp, Council Member Jim Arp, Council Member Ted Mohn, Council Member Chalmers McDougald, Council Member Larry Wright and Council Member Kirk deViere - serving on the City Council. The City and residents honor Veterans of all decades through the N.C. Veterans Park, which was funded by the State of North Carolina for approximately $14 million and overseen by Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation, lending to the community's motto of "History, Heroes, a Hometown Feeling." Mobile Home Urgent Repair Program The City of Fayetteville provides financial assistance for urgent home repairs for low to moderate income mobile home owners that own and occupy their mobile home as their principal place of residency. However, it is not necessary for the applicant to own the lot upon which the mobile home resides. Under the mobile home urgent repair program, priority is given to homes that have serious problems that affect the homeowner's health and safety such as correcting bad flooring and other structural deficiencies; repairing or replacing unsafe or nonfunctional heating, water and air systems; repairing electrical wiring or fixtures, repairing plumbing to ensure safe drinking water and sewage disposal; repairing deteriorating wall, floors, and roofs; making other interior or exterior repairs necessary for health and safety of resident to include the repair and replacement of exterior windows and doors; and especially given, but not limited, to the elderly and physically disabled. Eligibility Any low to moderate income person who owns and occupies a mobile home and/or modified housing structure originating from a mobile home as their principal place of residency that is located within the city limits of Fayetteville and meets the 80 percent median income limit for our area as determined by HUD. Applicant must have an ownership interest in the property either by Department of Motor Vehicles registration and or deed if classified as real estate. Eligible Properties • Any mobile or manufactured home that was not site built and/or modified structure originating from a mobile or manufactured home that was not site built. • Property's repair need must fail to conform to the Fayetteville Minimum Housing Code • Payment of property taxes must be current • Repair estimate must not exceed $5,000. Anyone who has questions about the Mobile Home Urgent Repair Program should contact Community Development Administrator Barbara Little at blittle@ci.fay.nc.us or 433-1598. Photo (above): City Employee and Council Member Veterans who served. Thank you for your service! ASSOCIATION OF BRAGG SPOUSES PRESENTS 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville NC 28306 WWW.YULEMART.COM FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT $ 7 For more information visit our website: www.facebook.com/ABSYuleMart November 18, 19 & 20, 2016 FEATURING • Over 50 Craft Vendors • Photos with Santa • Mrs. Claus Bake Shop • Live Entertainment • Opportunity Prizes • Santa's Secret Shop TICKETS General Admission Tickets available day of at Crown Coliseum Or Purchase ahead of time www.crowncomplexnc.comm/ticket-office/