Up & Coming Weekly

October 02, 2012

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F CUSOn Elderly and/or Disabled FAST Passengers to be Issued Photo ID Effective Oct. 1, the Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) instituted a new eligibility process cards for passengers paying the elderly/disabled reduced fare. A new application is now available for validating eligibility. FASTTRAC! paratransit customers will also be issued photo ID cards when their eligibility is expire. Local agencies that buy reduced fare passes for their clients will follow the same process. Clients are to complete the eligibility application and get FAST issued photo IDs before using the passes. reduced fare passengers time boarding the bus as drivers will be able to quickly see pass expiration dates and photo The City of Fayetteville wants citizens to be a part of the next Citizens' Academy in Fall 2012. Classes start Thursday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. and are held each Thursday through Nov. 15. The Citizens' Academy is free of charge. This Citizens' Academy will be fun and interactive with new sessions and curriculum. The class meets once a week for seven weeks and gives citizens the opportunity to learn more about local government and take ownership of their community. The Citizens' Academy also helps citizens understand what goes on behind the scenes to provide services to residents. Citizens learn what City departments do and how they do it. The City hopes that informed citizens are able to take information to community groups and share with neighbors. It may even encourage some to be involved in building a better community by becoming members of boards and commissions. To apply, log onto www.cityoffayetteville.org and click on the Citizens' Academy button at the top of the page or call (910) 433-1578. Fayetteville Regional Airport Proposes to Continue PFC Program The Fayetteville Regional Airport proposes to continue its passenger facility charge program in order to will support funding of capital improvement projects that could not otherwise be accomplished without continued next page aspx and review the notice for instructions on how to comment. Enter for Your Chance to WIN passes to Scotland County Highland Games Saturday, October 6th in Laurinburg, NC Name: _________________________ Phone Number: __________________ Email: _________________________ Up & Coming Weekly, 208 Rowan St., Fayetteville, NC 28301 or fax to 910-484-9218 www.schgnc.org Please send completed entry form to 8 UCW OCTOBER 3-9, 2012 To you it's about making the right choice...To us, it's personal. Whether you are looking for someone to help you or a loved one a few hours a week, or need more comprehensive assistance, Home Instead can help. © 2012 Home Instead, Inc. www.HomeInstead.com/647 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM www.cityoffayetteville.org www.facebook.com/cityoffayettevillegovernment Twitter @CityOfFayNC Leaders Wanted: Sign Up For Fall 2012 Citizens' Academy Call for a free, no-obligation appointment 910.484.7200 Serving Cumberland and Hoke County

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