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F www.co.cumberland.nc.us Former Deputy County Manager Awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine ormer Deputy Cumberland County Manager Juanita Pilgrim received the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine on Feb. 4 for her long record of extraordinary service to the state of North Carolina. N.C. Supreme Court CUMBERLAND C From left: Judge Patricia Timmons-Goodson, Juanita Pilgrim, and Secretary Reuben Y oung Judge Patricia Timmons- Goodson and Secretary of the N.C. Department of Crime Control and Public Safety Reuben Young presented the award during a reception in Pilgrim’s honor. Pilgrim retired in January after 47 years of public service, 24 of which she spent in Cumberland County. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is among the most prestigious awards presented by the Governor of North Carolina. Pilgrim joins other notable recipients of the award including Maya Angelou, Michael Jordan and Billy Graham. Mark your calendar... The Cumberland County Community Development Department is holding a public meeting on Feb. 24 at the Spring Lake Community Center, 245 Ruth Street, at 6:30 p.m to help residents with home buying assistance, low- interest loans, and housing rehabilitation programs. On Feb. 25 at 7 p.m., author Kimberly Johnson will hold an interactive storytelling session with children as part of Fourth Friday activities at Headquarters Library on 300 Maiden Lane. Katie Mills, left, with Commissioner Ed Melvin Smoke Testing Advisory for Cumberland County Communities Matters umberland County residents are advised that NORCRESS/ Cumberland County will be smoke testing sewer lines in the Towns of Falcon, Godwin and Wade in the coming weeks. Smoke testing is done to locate sources of sewer odors, leaks and breaks in sewer lines. The type of smoke used is harmless, white to grayish-white in color, and may have a slight odor. Testing will take place from March 9 and April 8, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Residents may notice smoke coming from building sewer vents, gutters and downspouts or out of the ground along sewer lines. However, you may notice traces of the gray-white smoke (or its odor) entering your home or building. If so, rest assured that the smoke, which has a distinctive odor, is not harmful to humans, animals or plants. In addition, it leaves no residue or stains. The presence of smoke may be an indication that you have a problem associated with your sewer lines. The correction of any defects in the pipes and sewer on private property is the responsibility of the home (or property) owner, and NORCRESS/ Cumberland County recommends that you consult a plumber. If the test smoke is able to enter your home, it means sewer gases/odors may also be able to get in. testing is being conducted in the area. For more information, please visit http://www.co.cumberland.nc.us/ public_utility/smoke_testing.aspx, or call our hotline at 678-7682. Miss Fayetteville Recognized Miss Fayetteville 2011, Katie Mills, was recognized by the Board of Commissioners at their Feb. 7 meeting. Mills was presented with a commemorative gift to show appreciation for her work throughout the community. APRIL 7-13, 2010 VOLUME 15 ISSUE 14 3 E Cumberland County Library Presents The Big Read ar d You’re A ou re G C B ou’re A Good Man Charlie Brown at FSU 20 UCW FEB. 23 - MARCH 1, 2011 Pocket Guide WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Update Inside PROUDLY SPONSORED BY HEY! THIS PAPER BELONGS TO: Up & Coming Weekly'sng Weeklys Up & Comin Pocket GiiGuid Gu et Guide Guide 2010 201 2 10 www.upandcomingweekly.com com m F VOL. 10 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! CAMP GUIDE INSIDE! Online! Now RE