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22 UCW FEBRUARY 8-14, 2017 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM CUMBERLAND County Debuts Improved GIS Data Viewer co.cumberland.nc.us Find us on social media A new Cumberland County Geographic Information Services web application is now available. The GIS Data Viewer 2.0 features expanded layers, tools and the ability to create spreadsheets. The viewer replaces the Tax Parcel Viewer but offers the same information including a few new layers and features. The new data viewer also provides the 2017 Cumberland County real property revaluation information with a link to the Tax Administration Office's property information sheet. The GIS Data Viewer 2.0 is available on the County's GIS Maps & Apps site at co.cumberland.nc.us/is_technology/gis.aspx. New features on the data viewer include a new interface featuring an IntelliSense search textbox, responsive design for use in mobile devices and various browsers, added layers including Airport Overlay District and townships and a comma separate value file format in plain text that can be imported into a spreadsheet or word document. Meet the Pollinators At Extension Feb. 14 Cumberland County Cooperative Extension invites you to "Meet the Pollinators" Feb. 14 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. in the Agriculture Center located at 301 E. Mountain Dr. The Better Living Series workshop will teach the importance of plant-pollinating insects, such as honeybees, in helping farmers produce the crops we need for our food supply. Honeybees are the most important pollinators, helping farmers grow vegetables like strawberries, blueberries, melons, pumpkins and cucumbers and crops like cotton, peanuts and soybeans. According to North Carolina State Extension, honeybees have accounted for $96 million in annual fruit production and $186 million in total crop productivity in North Carolina over the last five years. A $5 workshop registration fee is due by Thursday. To register, contact Susan Johnson at 910-321-6405 or email susan_johnson@ncsu.edu. Love Your Library With Valentine Programs The Cumberland County Public Library will host Valentine's Day art, story and educational programs for all ages in February. • Feb. 9: Teen Scene Valentine Crafts for grades 6-12 at 5 p.m., North Regional Branch, 855 McArthur Rd. • Feb. 10: Children's Story Time for ages 3-5 at 11 a.m. at Hope Mills Branch, 3411 Golfview Dr. • Feb. 11 & 13: Valentine's Day STEM Party for all ages on Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. STEM Party for homeschoolers of all ages on Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. Both events will be held at Cliffdale Regional Branch, 6882 Cliffdale Rd. • Feb. 12: Kids Create Valentine Craft Club for children grades K-5 at 2:30 p.m. at North Regional Branch, 855 McArthur Rd. • Feb. 13: Do-It-Yourself Valentine's Day Cards for grades K-8 at 3:30 p.m. at Headquarters Library, 300 Maiden Lane. For more information, go to cumberland.lib.nc.us or call 910-483-7727. The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners believes that all citizens should have the opportunity to participate in their local government. One way of participating is by serving on a citizen advisory board. The citizens who volunteer for these positions are the advisers who make recommendations that ultimately shape the future of their community. Cumberland County citizen advisory board descriptions, meeting schedules and application are available at co.cumberland.nc.us or by calling 678-7772. Thank you for your interest in serving your Cumberland County community! Citizen Advisory Boards Does your advertising leave you feeling this way? Advertising can be pretty complex. You may not know which way to turn. ere is a sign you can rely on — ours. Call us today so that our professionals can make the most of your advertising investment. Free Papers Working For You Another sign we're working for you. 484-6200 wwwupandcomingweekly.com