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Change of Command Ceremony to be Held for New Fire Chief
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The City of Charlotte will hold a Change of Command Ceremony for the incoming Fire Chief, Jon Hannan on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center. It will also air live on www.charmeck.org and The Government Channel, Cable-16.
The ceremony formally symbolizes the continuity of authority as command is passed from Fire Chief Luther Fincher to Hannan.
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City of Charlotte offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008.
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will operate on a Sunday schedule on Tuesday, Dec. 25. No express bus service will operate on Tuesday, Dec. 25. Buses will return to a regular weekday schedule on Wednesday, Dec. 26.
On Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008 all bus routes will operate according to the Sunday schedule in observance of the New Year's holiday. No express service will operate on New Year's Day.
Solid Waste Services will not collect garbage, recyclables or bulky items on Tuesday, Dec. 25. There will be a one-day delay in service, with Friday's garbage collection occurring on Saturday, Dec. 29.
Yard waste will not be collected Monday, Dec. 24 through Monday, Dec. 31. Regular yard waste collection will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 1.
On Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008 Solid Waste Services will operate on the normal collection schedule.
Before recycling your Christmas tree, residents are asked to remove all decorations, tinsel, ornaments, and metal and plastic tree stands. Natural Christmas trees will be collected as a part of the CURB IT! yard waste collection program. Artificial trees should be scheduled for bulky item collection. To schedule a bulky item collection, call 311.
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Charlotte Douglas International Airport has re-vamped its Business Valet parking service just in time for the holidays. Passengers no longer have to worry about finding a parking space or dealing with airport traffic. Simply give the attendant your keys, and they'll do the rest.
For just $10 a day, vehicles are parked in a secure, well-lit lot located at the corner of Wilkinson Boulevard and Harlee Avenue. A shuttle will bring you to airport terminals, and when you return, call Business Valet and your car will be waiting for you.
For more information or to make a reservation, visit Business Valet or call 704-394-6224.
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Anticipate Holiday Travel
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If you are planning on flying out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport this holiday season, remember to:
Be Prepared: Allow more time to park, check luggage and go through security.
Stay Informed: For the most up-to-date parking conditions visit Charlotte Douglas International Airport's parking website or call 704-FLY-5555.
Follow the Lead: Follow directions of the airport parking attendants stationed in lots to assist parkers during peak usage times.
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The holiday season means an increase in trash; the more you shop, the more you throw away. Here are some tips to help keep the holiday season green:
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Save gift boxes, bows and gift wrap to use next year.
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Keep the fronts of old Christmas cards to frame and use as decorations throughout your house during the holiday season.
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Purchase larger rolls of film. They are cheaper and reduce waste.
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Decorate your home with fresh holly, cedar, berries, fruits and nuts, all of which can be composted after use. Use popcorn and cranberries to decorate the tree.
Click here for more recycling tips.
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City Source—Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.
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Tune in this week to hear more about the City's green initiatives and holiday safety tips.
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