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14 UCW DECEMBER 23-29, 2015 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM CUMBERLAND co.cumberland.nc.us Board of Commissioners Chairman Marshall Faircloth presents a gavel and plaque to Commissioner Kenneth Edge in recognition of his service as chairman in 2015. Adams The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners elected Marshall Faircloth as their new chairman Dec. 7. Faircloth, who served as vice chairman this year, accepted the chairman's seat from outgoing 2015 chairman Kenneth Edge. Commissioner Glenn Adams was unanimously elected to serve as vice chairman for 2016. North Carolina Rep. Billy Richardson, on behalf of Gov. Pat McCrory, presented Edge with the Order of the Longleaf Pine during the meeting. "Your life is a playbook on how to build a consensus and be a part of something bigger than yourself," Richardson said. "Yours is a career marked by a commission that worked together, rather than divided, under your leadership." Edge was first elected to the Board of Commissioners in 2000 and has been elected every four years since. Edge announced at the Dec. 7 meeting he would not see re-election for the end of his current term, which ends in 2016. "I want to sincerely thank the citizens of Cumberland County for electing me to serve 16 years as a Cumberland County commissioner and six years as a Cumberland County School Board member," Edge said. "Serving has been an honor and a privilege. The rewards have been much greater than the challenges." To his fellow board members, Edge said, "Serving with all of you who will continue as commissioners and others on previous boards will always have a special place in my heart. I thank you for your tutelage, your patience, your kindness and the memories that we share." A retired educator, Edge served on the Cumberland County Board of Education from 1994-2000 and was its chairman in 1996. Edge was elected president of the N.C. Association of County Commissioners in 2011. Edge also thanked his family for their support during his years of service as an elected official. Commissioners Elect Chairman, Vice Chair Better Living Series Returns for 2016 Cumberland County Cooperative Extension's Better Living Series returns for 2016, offering new and informative educational programs throughout the year. Two workshops will be offered in January at the Cooperative Extension Center, located at 301 East Mountain Drive. "Sushi Making" will be offered on Jan. 7 from 12 - 1:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how to make "sticky" rice and assemble sushi rolls. Class will include recipes, instructions, and samples. Workshop requires a $5 fee, due on before Dec. 31. Class size is limited. "Cooking with Soy" will be offered on Jan. 21 from 12 - 1:30 p.m. Soybeans are a healthy source of fiber and high-quality protein, containing no cholesterol and little or no saturated fat. Join Laura Rogers from the N.C. Soybean Producer Association for a hands-on cooking with soy class. Workshop requires a $5 fee, due on or before Jan. 14. Visit the Cumberland County Cooperative Extension website for a complete listing of the 2016 Cooperative Extension Better Living Workshops and registration information, or call 910-321-6405 for additional information. The Cumberland County Board of Elections is seeking precinct workers for the North Carolina primary on March 15. Individuals must be registered voters in Cumberland County. Unaffiliated voters and those registered from both political parties are needed to work at the County's 77 precincts. Poll workers will be paid for attending a mandatory five-hour training session and for working on Election Day from 5:30 a.m. until all precincts have closed. Anyone interested in being a precinct worker may contact the Board of Elections at 910-678-7733. An application is available online at co.cumberland. nc.us/elections. Look for the "Poll Worker Interest Application" link. Applications are also available at the Board of Elections office in the E. Newton Smith Center at 227 Fountainhead Lane. Board of Elections Seeks March Primary Poll Workers FOR WEDNESDAY DISTRIBUTION ROUTE CONTACT DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Laurel Handforth @ (910) 484-6200 or Email laurel@upandcomingweekly.com for further information. MUST HAVE VEHICLE, VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND INSURANCE