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April/May 2019

CONTENTS

“

Literally, I have tennis elbow from catching too many fish with Joel.

”

– Jason Langdon, client, Outdoor Expeditions USA, read more on page 34

IN EVERY ISSUE 12 SEE & DO

Spring festivals, outdoor concerts and live painting. Ten ways to get out enjoy the town.

14 MEET & GREET

Say “hi” to LeeAnn Plumer, Holly Springs’ new director of parks & recreation.

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What you didn’t know about Raven Rock State Park.

22 IN FULL BLOOM: FASHION FOR SPRING

54 NO PLACE LIKE HOME Fuquay-Varina’s South Lakes

Trendsetters from area boutiques share what’s blooming in-store this spring.

60 GROW & BLOOM

with garden pro L.A. Jackson.

Going fishing? Outdoor Expeditions USA’s Joel Munday knows our local lakes hook, line and sinker.

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42 48 DISCOVER MANTEO History and natural beauty abound in this coastal town getaway.

62 FUN & MEMES

Fuquay-Varina Memes tours the South Wake Landfill.

64 SEEN & HEARD

News from the community.

66 IN FOCUS

Photos by Jonathan Fredin

30 REVELRY RESONATES

34 GREAT CATCH

Expert picks to sip and savor.

42 THERE & BACK

FEATURES

Vintage barbering and a craft bottle shop in downtown Fuquay-Varina combine into a popular hangout with loads of community character.

16 DIG IN & DRINK UP

THE MAGGY AWARDS

WINNER 2019

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reader

Letters “I love how the magazine turned out! So exciting, and thanks again for having me join the team.”

– FUQUAY-VARINA MEMES

“Thank you for the nice feature in Main & Broad! I thought you captured our conversation perfectly. Congrats on the inaugural issue, and I wish you much success!”

– RANDY HARRINGTON, TOWN OF HOLLY SPRINGS

“We all LOVE the magazine! Thanks for a great publication!”

– LINDA FRENETTE, FUQUAY-VARINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

What is your favorite way to spend time outside?

April/May 2019 • Volume 1, Number 2 EXECUTIVE

Bill Zadeits, Group Publisher Kris Schultz, Publisher

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EDITORIAL

Emily Uhland, Senior Editor Amber Keister Sarah Rubenoff, Copy Editor Alexandra Blazevich, Social Media Manager

“HIKING WITH MY FAMILY & STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING.”

CONTRIBUTORS

Fuquay-Varina Memes L.A. Jackson David McCreary

“I LOVE RUNNING AND FEELING THE WIND IN MY HAIR FOR HALF A BLOCK BEFORE DECIDING THAT THE RUNNING LIFE IS NOT FOR ME.”

PHOTOGRAPHY

Jonathan Fredin, Chief Photographer PRODUCTION

“I really liked the first issue of Main & Broad.

Congrats on getting it out!”

– DAVID MCCREARY

“I was so pleased to see this first edition while sitting in Cultivate Coffee one rainy day. The quality of life in our two towns is amazing and your magazine is a wonderful addition that helps promote our communities.”

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“IN MY HAMMOCK WHILE CAMPING WITH MY HUSBAND.”

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ON THE COVER: SPRING HAS SPRUNG IN OUR LOCAL BOUTIQUES. TURN TO PAGE 22 FOR THE TOP TRENDS TO WEAR THIS SEASON.

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Editor’s

Letter

BEHIND-THE-SCENES with the staff at our spring fashion shoot. We’ve decided to leave the modeling to the pros.

Cary’s New Luxury Salon

LAUREN EARLEY, GRAPHIC DESIGNER, LEFT

EMILY UHLAND, SENIOR EDITOR

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Since this is our outdoor issue, I posed the question to the Main & Broad staff: “What’s your favorite way to spend time outside?” See a selection of responses on page 8.

For myself, I listed hiking with my family and stand-up paddleboarding, I but could easily have gone on for paragraphs. Playing soccer, playing tennis, walking my dog, visiting a new town, popping in and out of local boutiques, dining al fresco, drinking a spicy bloody mary. This is what my dreams are made of.

In pursuit of new favorites, this issue we cruised Jordan Lake with a local fishing guide (page 34), explored Raven Rock State Park (page 42) and traveled to Manteo (page 48) to discover the history and charm of one of N.C’s oldest towns.

We’re lucky to have all of these options, and more, within an easy distance of southern Wake.

We hope some become new favorites for you as well.

EMILY UHLAND SENIOR EDITOR

10 APRIL/MAY 2019

This issue

BY THE

Numbers

shoots 6 photo rescheduled due to rain fishing on 4 hours Jordan Lake

1fish caught 120+

items of spring clothing, shoes and accessories to showcase from

7boutiques

eagles 5 bald spotted at the

3

South Wake Landfill

1

bloody marys (my favorite!) enjoyed in pursuit of the perfect photo

Photos by Jonathan Fredin

JONATHAN FREDIN, PHOTOGRAPHER

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See Do 10 Things To Do Around Town

APRIL 6 LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER, 750 HOLLY SPRINGS ROAD 11 A.M. – 3 P.M.

Spring Fling in Holly Springs

Meet speech, occupational and behavioral therapy providers and representatives from Arc of the Triangle and the Autism Society of North Carolina. All are welcome to enjoy bounce houses, food trucks and music.

APRIL 13 JEFFERSON L. SUGG FARM AT BASS LAKE 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Enjoy a community yard sale, games, inflatables and an egg hunt (ages 0-8).

The yard sale will run from 8 a.m. to noon. Games and inflatables will be available from 10 a.m. to noon. The egg hunt will begin promptly at noon.

Teen Day Fuquay-Varina APRIL 6 FALCON PARK 10 A.M. – 1 P.M.

Follow Me to Fuquay-Varina Concert Series 12 APRIL/MAY 2019

Town of Fuquay-Varina Easter Egg Hunt & Downtown Candy Hop Courtesy of Fuquay-Varina Downtown

Hosted by the Fuquay-Varina Police and Town of Fuquay-Varina, Teen Day Fuquay-Varina is a free, hands-on learning experience to help teens understand the realities of distracted driving. Participate in simulations, take the Drive Wise Course Challenge, listen to music, hang out with friends and meet your local police and fire personnel. Free pizza and soda will be served around noon. Teen Day Fuquay is made possible through a community effort between the FVPD, FVFD, Wake Co. Emergency Management and volunteers from FVHS and FVMS.

APRIL 13 SOUTH PARK 10:00 A.M.

Bring the family to a annual FuquayVarina tradition. Children ages 10 and under are invited to hunt for eggs and pose THE EASTER BUNNY AND with the Easter Bunny at South Park.

SPRING CHICK ATTEND THE DOWNTOWN CANDY HOP. After, hop on over to downtown Fuquay-Varina (both districts) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for more Easter fun at the Downtown Candy Hop. Merchants supply candy and goodies, while parents take children shop to shop with baskets to collect the treats.

APRIL 11, 25 AND MAY 9 DOWNTOWN FUQUAY, CENTENNIAL SQUARE 6:30 – 9:30 P.M.

Outdoor concerts featuring local breweries, food trucks and a free kids zone with Mimi the Clown.

FM2FV 2019 CONCERT SCHEDULE: Thursday, April 11: Jim Quick & Coastline Thursday, April 25: Liquid Pleasure Thursday, May 9: Band of Oz

Courtesy of the Town of Holly Springs

Holly Springs 3rd Annual Autism Acceptance Day

Courtesy of the Town of Holly Springs

See Do SpringsFest

APRIL 27 DOWNTOWN HOLLY SPRINGS 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Four thousand attendees are expected at the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce first SpringsFest event. Residents, artisans, craft vendors, and businesses from around the region are invited to this one-day community festival, complete with vendor tents, a car and truck show, food truck rodeo and a beer garden. The morning begins with the North Carolina Spring Classic Run.

TurtleFest

MAY 11 BASS LAKE PARK 1:00 – 4:00 P.M.

Courtesy of Fuquay-Varina Downtown

The free event includes animal exhibits, crafts, carnival games, live music and food.

Dinner on Depot Street & Depot After Dark

Don your Kentucky Derby themed finery, and gather under the lights on Depot Street for delicious food, great entertainment, a live auction and dancing with the Friends of Fuquay-Varina Downtown’s annual fundraising and awards event. Tickets are available for purchase and include entrance to the Depot After Dark after party.

Young King Arthur

MAY 2-4 HOLLY SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER

Carolina Children’s Theater brings the classic tale of King Arthur, Merlin, Guinevere and the Knights of the Roundtable to the stage.

Courtesy of Fuquay-Varina Downtown

APRIL 27 DEPOT STREET, DOWNTOWN FUQUAY-VARINA 6:00 – 10:00 P.M.

En Plein Air Paint-Off & Auction

MAY 17 & 18 FUQUAY-VARINA ARTS CENTER

Artists from across the region will share their talents with live painting around Fuquay-Varina. The original works of art will be auctioned off on Saturday, May 18th in the new Fuquay-Varina Arts Center. Artists interested in painting can submit applications through April 12.

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Meet

Greet

LeeAnn Plumer Director, Holly Springs Parks & Recreation FAMILY: Husband, Joe; son, 14-year-old Daniel PREVIOUSLY: Administrative services manager

with Town of Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources. “Holly Springs is my hometown. When this opportunity came up, I jumped at the chance to be a part of the growth and changes that are happening here.”

HER START: Growing up I was involved

in a lot of parks & recreation programs.

In high school, I taught gymnastics, preschool movement classes and water aerobics. Looking back, I think those early experiences of working with kids and the community, and knowing the great impact it has on their lives … I just thought (parks & recreation) was a great career opportunity.

LOVES: It’s never the same day. It’s so

unpredictable. One day I’m knee deep in budget numbers, and the next day we are literally hiking through sewer easements to look at potential greenway connections.

ON VARIETY: Parks & rec programs are

a good opportunity for lots of exposure to different skills and interests without a big commitment. You don’t want to invest in a big dance costume and then find out your daughter loves baseball.

growth of the town is really occurring, to be able to increase our level of service to those residents. We have a lot of pieces of greenways, but we really need to focus on connecting them to parks, shopping areas, schools and other destinations to make sure they are super useful as a source of recreation and alternative transportation.

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LEEANN PLUMER BECAME DIRECTOR OF HOLLY SPRINGS PARKS & RECREATION IN FEBRUARY.

Jonathan Fredin

BIG GOALS: Acquiring park land west of Highway 55, where the

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Drink up

MB

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Infused vodka is the star.

No premade mix needed.

Melissa Katrincic owns Durham Distillery, the No. 1 Craft Gin Distillery in the U.S. and home of the awardwinning Conniption Gin, with her husband Lee. She is also the former vice president of the Distiller’s Association of North Carolina.

1 1/2 OUNCES FLYING PEPPER TOBAGO INFUSED VODKA 3 OUNCES TOMATO JUICE 1/2 TEASPOON WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE 1/4 -1/2 OUNCE FRESH-SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE 2-3 DROPS TABASCO SAUCE 1/4 TEASPOON CELERY SALT JAZZ IT UP WITH A TINY BIT OF HORSERADISH OR WASABI IF YOU ARE CRAVING MORE SPICE AND HEAT. SHAKE ALL INGREDIENTS WITH ICE AND SERVE.

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Flying Pepper Tobago Infused Vodka Written by Melissa Katrincic Photographed by Jonathan Fredin

REPUTATION: Flavored vodkas have

gotten a bad rap thanks to the plethora of artificial options — whipped cream, mango and coconut to name a few — lining the shelves of ABC stores.

In contrast, hand-crafted flavored vodkas are made by using only natural ingredients and often local agriculture, too. Fair Game Beverage Company tucked back in the woods of Pittsboro has been making fantastic flavored vodka for a few years now.

FLAVOR: Flying Pepper Tobago Infused

Vodka is flavored with Tobago peppers.

“Mysteriously smoky, sweet with just a hint of heat” notes are captured by infusing the peppers into organic wheat vodka. Fair Game Beverage only uses local peppers, working with North Carolina farmers to grow only the amount they need.

SERVE: I highly recommend this for a

unique bloody mary cocktail! The spice of the pepper hints at heat, while the sweetness of the wheat counterbalances it perfectly. At first sip, it’s a bit reminiscent of biting into a fresh hot pepper from the garden, but then, there is that smokiness.

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Drink up

Crude Extraction

from Oaklyn Springs Brewery Written by Whit Baker | Photographed by Jonathan Fredin

BREWER: Oaklyn Springs Brewery opened last

year in Fuquay-Varina. Daniel “Rusty� Barker, the head brewer, worked at Bond Brothers Beer Company for a year before embarking on his own brewing path. The brewery recently commissioned its five-barrel brewhouse and is now producing a wide variety of styles.

ORDER UP: Crude Extraction is a coffee-oaked

imperial stout featuring coffee from Mountain Air Roasting in Asheville. The beer pours like its viscous namesake: thick and luscious, jet black and opaque. The head is dark tan with tiny bubbles which dissipate quickly. Soon enough, the beer reverts to looking like the surface of an oil slick.

FLAVOR: Hints of tobacco, coffee, cherry cola,

and black olive all come out as you anticipate that first sip. Its aroma is complex enough that one can linger over it for a long time, thinking about the various aspects of the beer before sampling it.

The beer drinks like it smells; imagine an espresso with a splash of cherries and dark chocolate. Other notes of roasted coffee and raisins express themselves as you savor this beer.

The beer has a medium-low carbonation that gives it a toasty sharpness in line with a fine cup of coffee. There is a slight warming note at the end of each sip that reminds you this beer is higher in gravity at 9 percent ABV. Crude Extraction is as advertised. It is a fullbodied beer that, if you are a fan of coffee and beer, is worth seeking out.

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Whit Baker is the brewmaster at Bond Brothers Beer Company in Cary. Having completed the Beer Judge Certification Program, he is experienced in evaluating professional and amateur beer in competitions. He is also an advanced cicerone, a certification which requires years of study and an expert knowledge of beer.

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Make the jerk chicken: Puree the mari-

nade ingredients (soy sauce through scallions) in a food processor until smooth. Pour the marinade over chicken breasts, cover and refrigerate for 1-4 hours. Over medium high heat, on a grill or grill

pan, cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Slice the grilled chicken crosswise, and set aside.

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Rinse and drain rice several times until the

water is clear. Add rice, coconut milk, water, butter, salt and onion to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn to low, and cover tightly

with a lid. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, for 5-10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

3. Slice the cabbage, romaine, cilantro

and avocado.

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to combine.

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bles in large shallow bowls. Top with the dressing, and enjoy!

Serves 4

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The native Arawak and Taino peoples are credited as the original barbecue masters.

They slowly smoked meat and fish prepared with spices and chile peppers, ultimately influencing the method of jerk preparation we enjoy today. Sparkling wine enjoys a well-deserved reputation for its ability to pair with a wide variety of cooking styles.

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In Full

Bloom P roduced by Emily Uhland Photographed by Jonathan Fredin

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“Florals? For spring?

Groundbreaking.”

A Devil Wears Prada’s Miranda Priestly may have been skeptical of florals resurging each spring, but we sure aren’t.

Bring on the blooms, the brights and by all means ladies, go get yourself a jumpsuit.

This page: Striped maxi, $35.95 Michelle McDowell earrings, $24.50 Bracelet, $28 Oka B flip flops, $30 From Bless Your Heart Opposite page: Mint waffle knit duster, $40 Pastel striped dress, $44 Moon and Lola earrings, $48 Necklace, $20 From Pink Magnolia White sneakers, $26 From Vestique

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On Maddie, left: Zenzii earrings, $22.95 Zenzii pendant tassel necklace, $36.95 Clara SunWoo jumpsuit $137.50 Sympli Clip shrug, $140 Charleston Shoe Co. wedges, $135 On Angela: Sheila Fajl brushed silver hoops, $63.95 Sympli classic T, $105 Sympli shift smock $145 Sympli dotted floral pants, $170 Charleston Shoe Co. slip ons, $135 From Something You

“Almost all of our

fashions are easy care,

great for summer travel. which is

You can throw it in

a suitcase, pull it out and wear it.”

– Carol Edwards, owner, Something You

“Cropped styles

are everywhere.

Pants should hit

mid-calf or just

above the ankle.”

- Carol Edwards, owner, Something You

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“Every gal needs a pair of

paperbag waist pants in her

life — the cinched waist is super flattering. Paired with a ribbed off the shoulder top, this look

is ready for brunch or your next

weekend soirée!”

– Vanessa Boyd, owner, Swoon Boutique

Off the shoulder ribbed top, $25 Paper bag waist pants, $49 Round sunglasses, $12 From Swoon Tortoise hoop earrings, $22 From Bless Your Heart

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“This floral jumpsuit is

super comfortable

and the fit is great. Ladies think they can’t

wear it, then they put it on, and I hear,

‘OMG, I can’t believe this works for me!”

– Dawn Hill, owner, Bella Mei Boutique

Spring’s mantra:

“Jumpsuits, jumpsuits, jumpsuits.”

- Carol Edwards, owner, Something You

On Angela, left: Black halter jumpsuit, $48, from Bella Mei Tassel earrings, $21, from Swoon Slides, $28 (on floor) From Vestique On Maddie: Floral off-the-shoulder jumpsuit, $48 Tassel earrings, $12 Adventures in Bloom hand-stamped necklace, $21.99 from Bella Mei

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Printed jumpsuit, $44 Envelope clutch, $40 Earrings, $22 Necklace, $22 From Swagger Ruffle heels, $45 From Vestique

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– Taina Roman, inventory manager & buyer, Swagger

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Grey bodysuit, $32 Rust jumpsuit, $54 Hat, $22 Earrings, $18 White sneakers, $26 From Vestique

“The perfect

transition piece. Pair with a

tee underneath on chillier days.”

– Savannah Brown, Triangle assistant manager, Vestique

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“Talk about this season’s top Special thanks to the Leslie-Alford-Mims House and Themeworks for the beautiful venue and props.

Leslie-Alford-Mims House 100 Avent Ferry Road, Holly Springs (919) 728-0808 mimshousenc.com Themeworks 1125 Capital Blvd, Raleigh (919) 833-7900 themeworkscreative.com Special thanks to Reina Lawrence of Artisan Hair Cary for hair styling.

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trends all wrapped into one

dress: ruffles, knots, flutter

sleeves and draped fabrics!

Feminine looks and details are back, and

we couldn’t be

happier about it!”

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DANIEL FLOYD ENJOYS A BEER AND A HAIRCUT

BY REVELRY BARBER AUSTIN BECK. A DRAFT BEER IS INCLUDED WITH EVERY SERVICE. PICTURED RIGHT: CO-OWNER KELLY QUIRING.

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It’s 10:45 a.m. on a recent Monday, and a line eight people deep has formed outside Revelry Barber & Shave Shop in downtown Fuquay-Varina.

The doors open at 11.

Revelry Resonates Written By David McCreary Photographed By Jonathan Fredin

“This blows our minds,” says Georgia-bred co-owner Mat Quiring, a former musician who opened the shop with his wife, Kelly Quiring, on January 2, 2018. “On Saturdays, sometimes we’ll see dozens of guys lined up by 10:15.”

What makes Revelry, which is situated in a prime corner property called the Mitchell Building, so wildly popular? Let’s just say it’s unlike any other barbershop in Fuquay, Holly Springs or anywhere else in Wake County, for that matter.

Billing itself as a traditional barbershop with modern amenities (more on that in just a moment), the shop operates on a first-come, first-served, walk-ins-only protocol. It’s not uncommon for the waitlist to exceed two hours during the busiest times of any given day.

“This is a venue that offers haircuts, craft beer and

more,” the heavily tattooed Mat explains. “We feel like we’ve put together the coolest stuff possible under one roof.”

The aforementioned stuff includes a bottle shop, a tournament-grade billiards table, a Pac-Man arcade game, nifty grooming supplies for sale, banquettes for hanging out and a custom-made bar fashioned from a live-edge sycamore slab. The waiting area even boasts old-school theater seats that date back to the late 1930s.

Such a cool place must have an equally cool backstory, right?

The Quirings married in 2014. A framed invitation to their wedding hangs in the shop and reveals that “the nuptials and the revelry will take place at the beautiful Highgrove on Laurel Lake,” located just up the road continued on page 32

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MAT QUIRING, CO-OWNER AND BARBER AT REVELRY PRACTICES BILLIARDS IN BETWEEN CLIENTS.

Fuquay residents have stepped up in a from their business. How fitting that the big way to support Revelry, a fact not lost couple decided to open their outpost so on its proprietors.

“It’s humbling to come up with an close to where they tied the knot.

What started as a modest endeavor idea and have people totally embrace it,” with two barbers quickly grew to a team of Mat says. Kelly adds: “People in this town really do make an effort five (including Mat) proto frequent small busividing classic haircuts, nesses, and the commustraight-razor shaves, nity support has been beard trims and other absolutely incredible.” grooming services. Kelly Customers also drive spends time greeting from places like Apex, clients, overseeing the Lillington, Wake Forest bottle shop and handling and Fayetteville. the finances.

While Revelry’s typ“We just wanted to ical clientele comprises give guys the opportuadult men, Mat and Kelly nity to come in and hang have been surprised to out, get a haircut and a – Mat Quiring, owner see fathers and sons come beer and step away from whatever is going on outside,” says Kelly, a in together as well as boyfriends and girlCary native with 10 years of experience in friends on dates.

“There’s a camaraderie that happens hotel management.

For $20, customers receive a haircut, here, and that’s largely due to our great team of people who create an environment hot-towel treatment and a beverage. continued from page 31

REVELRY IS EQUAL PARTS VINTAGE BARBER, CRAFT BOTTLE SHOP AND HIP HANGOUT.

“

We feel like we’ve put together the coolest stuff possible under one roof.

”

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“

People in this town really do make an effort to frequent small businesses, and the community support has been absolutely incredible.

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– Kelly Quiring, co-owner

that attracts people,” Kelly says, while eclectic folk-rock music plays overhead.

“Whenever I come in here it’s always really comfortable, and everyone is friendly,” says regular client Bryan Barbour, a local business owner who squeezes in a haircut during lunchtime.

No doubt the vintage vibe experienced at Revelry resonates with many, but so does the craft beer element.

“We run two beers on draft, and there’s always a local beer available,” Kelly says.

“I also have five racks in the bottle shop, and we stock local options like Mason Jar, Bombshell, Trophy and Deep River.”

Non-alcoholic choices range from Cheerwine, lemonade and coffee to Cary-made Quinnger Ginger Beer and Bitburger Drive alcohol-free brew.

“We don’t really have bad days in here,” Mat says with a wide smile. “We take our time with clients, and we treat them as if they are in the most comfortable chair they’ve sat in all week. We don’t know where they were before they got here, and we don’t know where they’re going afterwards. But during the time they’re here, we offer them a great experience.”

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t a e r G Catch The fish are biting, and this local guide knows where.

Written by Emily Uhland Photographed by Jonathan Fredin

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JOEL MUNDAY, OWNER OF OUTDOOR EXPEDITIONS USA, INSTRUCTS ANGLERS OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS ON GUIDED FISHING TRIPS TO SOUTHERN WAKE COUNTY’S FAVORITE LAKES.

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he sky over Jordan Lake is brilliant blue, and the sun is shining. We’re lucky on this early spring day, because it has been a wet, wet year so far. Our boat captain Joel Munday points out the brush and debris lining the banks of the lake some 10 feet above the current water level, evidence of the enormously high surge after last fall’s hurricanes.

Munday knows this lake like it’s an old friend, understanding what’s visible above the surface, but also what’s hidden below. Munday is a professional fishing guide and has been leading clients to fishing paydirt on Jordan, Shearon Harris, and Falls lakes since the 1990s.

We’re on his bass boat today, a Triton XS Elite, one of two watercraft Munday uses for chartered trips. Munday leans over with his ipad, showing me pictures of the lake on a much dif-

ferent day, when water levels were low, exposing underwater rock piles and clusters of downed branches that serve as luxury hotels for largemouth bass — today’s quarry.

Munday uses the images to explain to clients how and where to sink their bait. “It enables you to make precise casts efficiently,” he says. Munday has geotagged these underwater destinations, so his onboard navigation system can quickly steer to the best spots time and again.

Munday hails from Statesville and recalls early memories of catfishing with his dad on the banks of the South Yadkin River. In his late teens and early 20s, Munday began to focus on his guide service, first as a side gig then as a fulltime profession, founding his company Outdoor Expeditions USA.

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“Folks call on me when they are looking to spend a few hours on the water or learn advanced fishing techniques,” Munday says. He coaches experienced anglers on safe navigation, lake topography, tournament preparation and, of course, reeling in that prized largemouth bass.

“On the bass-specific trips, we use lures only. I take a maximum of two people on a high performance, tournament-ready bass boat. We focus on casting accuracy. It can be very technical and requires a lot of movement,” says Munday.

In recent years, Munday has added family and group fishing trips to his docket of services.

“It’s great for people of all ages and

experience levels, from really young to older folks as well,” he says. On these excursions a pontoon boat carries up to six people for live bait fishing, targeting white perch, crappie and catfish, in addition to largemouth bass.

“An average trip can vary anywhere from 20 (fish caught) to upwards of 100 if they are biting well,” Munday says. “If you get around a school … and stay on top of them, which is what I try to do, you can really work on them.”

Local angler Jason Langdon discovered Munday’s guide service in 2013, and has been fishing consistently with him over the last three years. continued on page 38

Know Your Lakes SHEARON HARRIS LAKE:

Surface area: 4,100 acres Length of shoreline: 40 miles Surface elevation: 220 ft Average depth: 18 ft Maximum depth: 58 ft

JORDAN LAKE:

Surface area: 13,940 acres Length of shoreline: 180 miles Surface elevation: 216 ft Average depth: 14 ft Maximum depth: 38 ft

FALLS LAKE:

Surface area: 12,410 acres Length of shoreline: 175 miles Surface elevation: 250 ft Average depth: 16 ft Maximum depth: 52 ft

A GUIDE SINCE THE ’90S, MUNDAY IS EQUALLY AT HOME ON ALL THREE AREA LAKES: HARRIS, JORDAN AND FALLS.

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“I’ve been to Mexico fishing and all over the country; probably fished with 10 guides in my time.

Joel is the

Angus Barn

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– JASON LANGDON, CLIENT, OUTDOOR EXPEDITIONS USA

“I consider myself a decent fisherman,” says Langdon, who has fished NC’s fresh and brackish water since childhood. “But I wasn’t consistently catching big fish like I knew that someone who had been fishing long enough should have.” “(Munday) explains things in a way that you can understand,” says Langdon. “If you start doing something wrong, he will let you know about it. He’s an encyclopaedia of knowledge.”

Now Landgon regularly catches 1.5 to 4 pound bass in plentiful numbers.

“If you want to learn how to fish like a professional, like they do on TV, you listen to professionals like Joel,” he says.

Another benefit of guided fishing is convenience, Langdon says.

“You can park your car, and then you are catching fish within 30 minutes. He’s got every single thing you need. You don’t have to buy a fishing rod, lures … anything.”

Technology is another critical asset that Munday provides. His bass boat is equipped with a remote control GPS trolling motor system. He can be onboard demonstrating a cast, while simultaneously fine-tuning the boat’s position by remote control.

Munday also utilizes a Lowrance HDS fishfinder system that combines sonar and navigation technologies to map continued on page 40

Most

Common catches:

• • • •

White perch Crappie Catfish Largemouth bass

FISHING EQUIPMENT — RODS, REELS, BAIT AND LURES, FOR EXAMPLE — IS ALL PROVIDED, BUT A VALID FISHING LICENSE IS REQUIRED.

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Outdoor Expeditions USA Photo Album

Ethan, Lauren and John Creaser from Cary

Jonathan Fredin

Josh Christen from Fort Bragg

Photos courtesy of Outdoor Expeditions USA

Crappie and white perch that clients caught and kept to eat

Joel Munday, the man himself

Will White from Raleigh

Maddie Munday, daughter of Joel Munday

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WITH A REMOTE-CONTROLLED MOTOR, MUNDAY STEERS LOCAL FISHING ENTHUSIAST WILL WHITE TOWARD THE BANK ON JORDAN LAKE. continued from page 38

the topography of the lakes underwater and pinpoint fish below the surface.

“He literally can drive over fish and tell you what kind it is,” says Langdon.

Three hours of guided fishing on Shearon Harris Lake starts around $225 for 2 people, and prices vary according to the length of time, number of anglers, desired lake and bait of choice. A valid fishing license is required.

Despite extensive knowledge and experience, Munday is relaxed and friendly on the water, with no air of superiority.

“In this business I get to meet all kinds of people with all kinds of fishing skills. I love to meet these young folks that are just getting into fishing and to see how excited they get when they hook up a fish,” he says.

“We are very fortunate that these are the three best bass fishing lakes in the state right here at our doorstep.” MB OUTDOOR EXPEDITIONS USA, LLC 11588 NC Highway 42, Holly Springs (919) 669-2959 outdoorexpeditionsusa.com

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The Untold Story of

Raven Rock State Park Written by Emily Uhland | Photographed by Jonathan Fredin

HARNETT COUNTY’S OUTDOOR OASIS IS UNDERSTAFFED AND OVERWHELMED THANKS TO SURGING GROWTH IN THE SURROUNDING AREAS. VISITORS FLOOD THE PARKS’ HIKING, BIKING AND BRIDLE TRAILS, ESPECIALLY THIS OVERLOOK ON THE RAVEN ROCK LOOP TRAIL.

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If you hear the outdoors calling,

DRIVE TIME From Holly Springs:

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From Fuquay-Varina:

30 minutes

Raven Rock State Park probably has the answer.

On nearly 5,000 acres in Harnett County, the park contains hiking, mountain biking and bridle trails, campsites and a picnic shelter.

The Cape Fear River flows through the middle of the park, offering fishing, paddling and scenic river views.

Spring brings an abundance of wildflowers — Dutchman’s breeches, bloodroot, saxifrage, Solomon’s seal — and just as changing leaves in fall are an attraction unto themselves, the blossoming flowers are worth the trip.

The park’s signature attraction is the Raven Rock Loop Trail, says Park Superintendent John Privette. The 2.5-mile trek through tree-lined paths goes both above and below the namesake

Raven Rock and affords visitors a picturesque bird’s-eye view some 350 feet above the Cape Fear River. Although the trail is labeled “easy,” according to the trail map, Privette cautions that topography changes and a 135-step wooden staircase add to the difficulty.

“The terrain can be tough,” he says. “We average two rescues per week. People come expecting flat fields, but the trails here are harder.”

Privette has been superintendent of Raven Rock just over a year, coming to Harnett Country from a previous posting at Carolina Beach. Since a sixth grade aptitude test matched

“

Raven Rock is an important gem in Harnett County.

”

– John Privette, Raven Rock State Park Superintendent

THE VISITOR CENTER WAS ADDED TO THE PARK 10 YEARS AGO.

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KAMAR PERKINS AND ASIA RUIZ FROM FORT BRAGG HIKE RAVEN ROCK LOOP TRAIL.

Privette as a park ranger, he’s been training for and developing a love for managing our state’s protected spaces.

“People do this job for the love of it — for a love of the outdoors and of service and helping others,” he says.

“Raven Rock is an important gem in Harnett County,” Privette says. Borrowing a quote from one of the park’s longtime seasonal employees, he continues, “‘Raven Rock is to Harnett County as Disney World is to Orlando.’”

Just like Walt Disney World, Raven Rock operates at nearly maximum capacity every day.

“It’s all we can do to make it through a weekend,” Privette says.

Raven Rock’s visitation has grown exponentially alongside the growth of Wake County, but the number of full-time staff — two rangers and two maintenance mechanics — has not changed since it opened in 1970.

“In 1981 there were 700 visitors per month, now the park gets 30,000,” says Privette. “Our attendance is in the top two-thirds of (North continued on page 46

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Carolina) parks, but we’re in the bottom 1 percent of staff,” he says.

Privette knew of the staffing challenges facing the park when he accepted the job last year, but what he couldn’t anticipate were the impacts of two major hurricanes.

“Some trails are not cleaned up from Hurricane Florence yet. The canoe camps on the river and the group campsites are still closed. We can’t get vehicles down to them,” he says.

Raven Rock used to be a sleeper park, says Privette. Growth around Fort Bragg, Wake County and Harnett County has flooded the park with numbers it just isn’t equipped to handle.

Available parking quickly runs out on weekends, Privette says, and vehicles can only enter by a one-in-one-out process.

“Things have just got to get better,” Privette says. “I am fighting for the park and the visitors as much as I can.”

Construction recently began on a new campground, which will feature 30 campsites, six cabins and multiple RV sites, with completion expected this fall. However, Privette doesn’t think the campground will be able to open at their current staffing levels.

So, what can be done?

If you can, visit on a weekday and avoid the overcrowded weekends, advises Privette.

“Join the Friends of Raven Rock Park,” he suggests. “They provide great support and volunteers for the park. And write to your legislators — that’s where the change will have to come from.”

Membership to the Friends of Raven Rock costs just $10 per year. The organization supports the park with volunteers, educational resources and public awareness.

“Right now, we do the best we can and try to stay positive. I took this job to fix it, not keep things at status quo.” MB RAVEN ROCK STATE PARK 3009 Raven Rock Road, Lillington (910) 893-4888 ncparks.gov/raven-rock-state-park FRIENDS OF RAVEN ROCK STATE PARK friendsofravenrock.org

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VISITORS TO MANTEO’S WATERFRONT WILL BE CAPTIVATED

BY THE ELIZABETH II, A REPLICA OF THE 16TH- CENTURY SAILING VESSELS THAT MADE THE HISTORIC ROANOKE VOYAGE TO THE NEW WORLD.

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Or perhaps it’s the lure of local legends that draws visitors from near and far.

Whatever the reason, more than 400 years after English adventurers landed on its shores, the island town of Manteo continues to be a destination worthy of exploration. continued on page 51

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Staged within the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site at the Waterside Theater, a cast of more than 100 actors, singers and dancers depicts the birth of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America, (and for which the Outer Banks county seat is named), and the Christian baptism of Manteo, chief of the Croatan tribe who befriended English explorers in 1584.

Manteo’s downtown MANTEO’S ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE IS ON DISPLAY DOWNTOWN, WITH MORE THAN 100 HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT BUSINESSES AND HOMES HAVING BEEN RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL BEAUTY. THE TOWN’S PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY STREETS CATER TO LEISURELY STROLLS PAST COLORFUL STOREFRONTS AND HISTORIC HOMES.

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Named after the Native American chief who befriended English explorers in 1584, Manteo has kept its history alive with attractions centered around its colonization attempts. A replica of 16thcentury ship Elizabeth II, manned by costumed sailors, is similar to merchant vessels hired by Sir Walter Raleigh. The outdoor symphonic drama “The Lost Colony” tells the story of colonists who attempted to settle here, only to mysteriously vanish years later. Their fate remains unsolved.

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“Foot traffic is good. It’s a busy area. I love all my neighbors here. Even down to the customers, everyone is just so friendly,” she says. “It makes me excited to come to work

every day.”

Hill and her partners set out to create a boutique where women could shop for clothing and accessories at affordable prices and not feel guilty about spending money

on themselves.

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Strolling through canopied trails of live oaks and diverse native vegetation at Elizabethan Gardens, it’s easy to imagine what first attracted the English settlers to the lush terrain and safe harbor of Roanoke Island. Created in 1951 by the Garden Club of N.C., the 10-acre Roanoke Sound-side garden is a living memorial to the first English colonists who came to explore the New World in 1584-1587.

The garden includes hundreds of species of seasonal annuals and perennials, as well as a collection of Renaissance statues and a sunken Elizabethan garden. The garden is open year-round, but closes in February.

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The Elizabethan Gardens 1411 National Park Drive, Manteo (252) 473-3234 elizabethangardens.org

Downeast Rover Sailing Cruises 207 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo (252) 473-4866 downeastrover.com

Waterside Theatre – The Lost Colony 1409 National Park Drive, Manteo (252) 473-6000 thelostcolony.org

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POPULAR AMENITIES IN SOUTH LAKES INCLUDE WALKING TRAILS, A COMMUNITY POOL, PLAYGROUND AND UNIQUE HOME STYLES.

MEREDITH MACAULEY AND SON PEYTON CHISHOLD

No Place Like Home

South Lakes Written By Emily Uhland | Photographed by Jonathan Fredin

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Base Schools: Elementary: Willow Springs Elementary Middle: Fuquay-Varina Middle High: Fuquay-Varina High

Back in 2009, the peaceful, wellmanicured neighborhood of South Lakes won the N.C. Home Builders Association’s Master Planned Community of the Year.

When you pull into the community on Jones Lake Road, it’s easy to see why.

With a 30-acre lake, nearly 130-acres of green space, walking trails, two community pools and a playground, South Lakes

encourages outdoor living unlike any other community in the Fuquay area.

“It feels more like a park-like retreat than a typical subdivision,” says Meredith Macauley, who moved to South Lakes from Long Island, N.Y. more than five years ago with her husband and son.

While the natural features and beautiful landscaping initially caught Macauley’s

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eye, it was the friends she found there that really made South Lakes home.

“Since my son is an only child, I was looking for a neighborhood with a pool and lots of kids. Once we moved here, we found out that we live in a great community of neighbors that love to help one another,” says Macauley. continued on page 56

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NEIGHBORHOOD FRIENDS AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSMATES PEYTON CHISHOLD, CONNOR MCMILLAN, TJ BROWN AND JULIAN ARAUJO

Spending hours at the pool in the summer — a popular neighborhood pastime — chatting at the bus stop and serving on neighborhood-wide committees has introduced Macauley to many of the families, now friends, living in South Lakes.

And her 11-year-old son Peyton?

“Most days after school he’s out (in the driveway) playing basketball with his buddies or at a friends house playing.

What more can you ask for?

“It’s a really nice place in today’s world to be able to raise your child,” she said.

As her involvement in the community expanded, Macauley worked alongside friend and neighbor Amanda Wagner to kickstart the South Lakes social committee, now in its second year, – Meredith Macauley, South Lakes resident to bring more communit ywide fellowship to the existing neighborhood amenities.

“We’ll have an annual chili cook-off and an end of summer pool party,” says Wagner, chairperson of the social committee. “We are trying to make the neighborhood even more fun and get everybody involved. I love how everyone just talks to you (in Fuquay-Varina); everyone is a big family. I’m trying to incorporate that into the social committee.”

Wagner has lived in South Lakes for two years with her husband Brian and

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THE 30-ACRE LAKE, COMPLETE WITH KAYAK LAUNCH AND FISHING PIER SEPARATES SOUTH AND NORTH LAKES COMMUNITIES.

JENGA IS A FAVORITE OF THE ENTIRE WAGNER FAMILY: AMANDA; BRIAN; DAUGHTERS, CLAIRE, 10, AND EMILY, 17; AND FOUR CATS.

It feels more like a parklike retreat than a typical subdivision.

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daughters Emily and Claire. The day they discovered the subdivision, she was swept off her feet.

“It was just breathtaking. The trees were in full bloom. The lawn was so manicured,” she said.

The Wagners toured the model home, which checked off every box on their want list: square footage, floor plan and location.

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“It’s like when you meet your significant other, and you know, ‘I’m going to marry him or her.’ That’s what it felt like.

We actually put the deposit down that day. We just knew.”

The Wagners selected a prime lot on a cul de sac close to the pool and customized their home from the ground up, a dream come true for HGTV-loving Wagner.

“We were given the opportunity to put our own touch on our home, so it even made it more special,” she said.

The newest phase of the South Lakes plan, called North Lakes, is now under construction with more than 400 homesites in the works. Three different builders are

HOME STYLES ARE VARIED YET STILL COHESIVE IN FUQUAY’S SOUTH LAKES.

offering homes from the high $200,000s, with sizes starting around 2,000 sq. ft.

Two new Wake County public schools are underway just outside the neighborhood. Willow Springs High School, with expected completion in May 2019, sits on the eastern edge of North Lakes. South Lakes Elementary School, which will open for the 2020-2021 school year, is located on the north side across Old Honeycutt Road.

Positioned in between the South and North Lakes homesites is the community’s crown jewel, the 30-acre lake, outfitted with a fishing pier, kayak launch and an open air picnic shelter.

“You see families fishing and people taking advantage of the pretty scenery, walking,” says Macauley.

“It’s nice to see that the community is in demand. ... All the realtors have to say is, ‘There’s a home for sale in South Lakes,’ and people come running.” MB

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Bloom

Sing a Song of Solomon’s Seals I have three Solomon’s seals in my yard. No, not three plants, but rather three different types of Solomon’s seal. All of them are dependable performers in shadier parts of my growing grounds, and none are particularly hard to find this time of year at local garden centers.

Allow me to introduce them: Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum biflorum). This cutie is native to the woodlands of North Carolina as well as other areas of the eastern United States. An herbaceous perennial, it makes a flowing statement in shady cultivated gardens with green ovate leaves riding on curved branches up to 3 feet tall and wide.

In the spring, rows of bellshaped, light green to white flowers delightfully dangle in pairs underneath the arching limbs, and these blossoms develop into small, blue, fleshy berries by summertime.

Come autumn, the foliage salutes the growing season’s end by turning a pleasing butter yellow.

As is typical with most commonly available Solomon’s seals, they will slowly colonize and spread in the right conditions, which include rich, acidic soil with a strong organic base to help retain an even supply of moisture, and a planting site located in part to full shade.

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good dose of “Yipes! Stripes!” to a shady nook. Of similar stature and performance as our native Solomon’s seal, it brings more eye candy to a garden party with cream-colored streaks along the lengths of its leaves, which help to break up the ho-hum sea of green common in many Southern shade gardens. This snappy dresser was named the Perennial Plant Association’s 2013 Perennial Plant of the Year.

VARIEGATED SOLOMON'S SEAL

False Solomon’s Seal (Maianthemum racemosum). Although not in the same genus as true Solomon’s seals, this close cousin is a North American native with the look and grace of Polygonatum biflorum. The two are sometimes found paired in the wild, meaning it also thrives in similar growing conditions. So, what’s the difference? Instead of bell-like flowers hanging from under the stems, false Solomon’s seal shows off feathery bloom clusters on the tips of its limbs. These blossoms give way to red berries that can ripen to a bright red, but, personally, I usually don’t see them in such a hot hue — the birds in my garden eagerly gobble up the maturing fruits!

L.A. Jackson is the former editor of Carolina Gardener Magazine.

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For fancier flower displays from backyard pond pretties such as water lily and lotus plants that require a steady diet of nutrients from spring into the summer, adding time-release fertilizer tablets specially formulated for potted aquatic plants to their containers should do the trick.

Cool-season vegetables that were seeded in the garden last month should now be thinned to their proper spacing requirements.

Early bird veggie gardeners can begin planting summer vegetables such as corn, cucumbers, cantaloupes, tomatoes, pumpkins, snap beans, squash and watermelons by the middle to end of this month.

Remember to set aside an area for the little gardeners in your family. Show them how to prepare the soil, and then help the tykes grow easy annuals like sunflowers, zinnias, pole beans or pumpkins.

If you haven’t given your dog or cat a flea and tick treatment in the last month, put any of their brushings around the bird feeder, and see how fast the fuzz gets snatched up for building nests. And while it might be tempting to also add dryer lint, don’t. It could contain residual cleaning chemicals that can be unsafe for birds.

Standard springtime pretties such as azaleas, spring-flowering climbing roses, camellias (Camellia japonica), forsythias, dogwoods and many more can be pruned after they have finished their bloom time. Use hand pruners or loppers to individually cut any overreaching branch back to a bud or limb junction.

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I Went On A Dump* Tour This Is What Happened *Officially known as the South Wake Landfill Written and Photographed by the Author of FuquayVarina Memes

Jonathan Fredin

FUQUAY-VARINA MEMES (also known as FVM) is a freelance writer, meme guru and an anonymous resident of Fuquay-Varina.

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Let me start this article by saying that you’re more likely to get Superbowl tickets on the 50yard line than you are to book a last minute tour at the South Wake Landfill.

I originally attempted a visit back in February, but I was forced onto the dump tour wait list (yes, that’s a thing), and a spot didn’t become available until March. Believe it or not, landfill tours are extremely popular with the public and bird enthusiasts alike (more on that later).

Interestingly, everyone in the area has been convinced that Holly Springs is the home of the dump, but the South Wake Landfill actually has an Apex address (well played, Town of Apex).

The Target parking lot in Holly Springs often smells like a John Cena-level colon cleanse, so any confusion is understandable.

Prior to the tour, I received an onslaught of emails informing me of where to go, what to wear, how to cancel, if needed, etc., so it became clear to me that these (totally free) tours are a well-oiled machine. Even so, I really didn’t know what to expect when I arrived at the field office.

It wasn’t long before Environmental Program Coordinator Sara Davarbakhsh noticed me sitting alone in my car cradling a can of Febreze.

After a warm greeting, I received a handy-dandy Residential Waste and Recycling Guide and boarded a totally packed shuttle.

Before entering the landfill itself we toured the various recycling/waste drop-off facilities, where Wake County residents can unload everything from hazardous materials and scrap metal to clothing and food waste.

Given the popularity of the tour, I was halfexpecting there to be a massive WELCOME TO THE LANDFILL gate, à la “Jurassic Park,” instead we passed through a scale that weighs every truck before and after they dump their waste. Our shuttle weighed 14,540 pounds, because this is the land of Bojangles and Cookout and apparently no one on our tour was on the Keto diet.

After being weighed and categorized as garbage, we entered the promised land, and the first thing we all noticed was the insane number of birds flying around. I’m fully aware that seagulls love to hang around trash — I’ve spent a lot of time at Walmart — but this was something else entirely. We saw crows, hawks, buzzards, starlings, turkey vultures, thousands of seagulls and FIVE bald eagles. It was aviary madness, and according to our tour guide, bird watchers from the American Audubon Society have taken tours solely for this reason.

When our bus wasn’t being assaulted by a legion of seagulls, our guide gave us some pretty cool tidbits of information.

The landfill, which is currently 11-yearsold, was built with a 25-year capacity. Thanks to Wake County switching to larger recycling bins, it will now be in use until around 2045.

At the moment, the landfill has only developed about 77 acres out of the 179 that are designated for the burial of waste.

One of the strangest things about the day was the realization that we were literally driving on top of trash, and by the time we reached the top of the 440 ft hill, we had quite the bird’s eye view (pun

intended) of surrounding neighborhoods.

There are 12 subdivisions within a quarter mile of the landfill, so burying the trash quickly as a form of odor control is crucial.

The landfill uses an “odor mitigation system” in the form of a little black pipe that runs along the perimeter of the site and pumps an odor neutralizer into the atmosphere. Although their fancy Febreze system is running 24/7, they will often “turn it up” to max capacity when Karens all over Holly Springs start to complain about the stank ruining their backyard barbecues.

Unsurprisingly, mitigating odors is one of the landfill’s biggest priorities, given its proximity to businesses and households.

The tour was comprehensive to say the least, and by the end of it I was inspired to reduce my waste and utilize the on-site convenience centers for items that don’t belong in my recycling container at home. Yes, the landfill might occasionally smell like someone lit a turd on fire, but their innovation and determination to not let anything go to waste (including their own landfill gases) is impressive to say the least.

I also want to give a shout-out to our shuttle driver, James Hylton, who could probably navigate huge mounds of trash in his sleep.

Strangely, upon exiting the landfill we noticed that the collective weight of our shuttle had gone up 40 pounds, so either someone stole a bald eagle (me) or snuck in a trip to Bojangles during our brief time outside of the shuttle (also me). Regardless, I was able to exit the vehicle without incident, and thank Davarbakhsh for an informative and interesting tour on a freezing Wednesday morning.

I would highly recommend a South Wake Landfill tour to every resident of Wake County, including kids, because who wouldn’t want to learn about the importance of waste management while watching a bald eagle majestically sweep over 4 million tons of buried trash? Exactly. MB

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FROM LEFT, SARA DAVARBAKHSH, ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR, AND JAMES HYLTON, SHUTTLE DRIVER

THE SOUTH WAKE LANDFILL AND, OH YES, MORE BIRDS.

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Photos by Jonathan Fredin

celebrated the very first fiber to home customer in Fuquay-Varina with a lighting ceremony on March 20.

Construction of the Fuquay-Varina fiber network began in June 2018 in Alston Ridge. Fiber replaces old copper networks, built for phone and TV, bringing much needed Internet speed, reliability and bandwidth to U.S. homes and businesses.

Ting city manager Todd Rubin, Mayor John Byrne, and town manager Adam Mitchell celebrated with Kevin and Courtney Wofford, the residents who were the first Ting customers in Fuquay-Varina.

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grand opening on March 11 with live entertainment, gallery exhibits and creative activities. With classrooms, gallery space and a theater, the arts center will become a hub of artistic and cultural events for the town.

Raise the Roof

Operation Coming Home’s nineteenth hero home was dedicated in a “Raise the Roof” ceremony on March 7. The home is being built for Silver Star Recipient and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Tommy Rieman, who was wounded in combat in Iraq.

The home is located in Fuquay-Varina and under construction by Centex Homes. It is the tenth hero home in Fuquay-Varina and the third by Centex Homes, with completion expected in June.

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Paul Stachniak, Ting

Fuquay-Varina Arts Center celebrated its

Town officials and the first homeowners to get Ting Internet celebrate lighting the network with Ting representatives, in Alston Ridge, Fuquay-Varina. Lighting the switch, are Fuquay-Varina Mayor John Byrne and the homeowners’ daughter, Riley Wofford.

The Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce hosted the fourth annual Innovate Fuquay-

Varina program to assist prospective and new business owners in overcoming the challenges that come with entrepreneurship.

Participating teams competed for grants through the FuquayVarina Economic Development Commission.

Congratulations to this year’s winners: Start-up Development Track 1st Place: Lauren Suon, Plated & Poured 2nd Place: Miriam Ansley, Eat, Love, Mend Business Development Track 1st Place: Quin Judd, A Quintessential Event LLC 2nd Place: Paula Annas, GoWhole LLC Innovate FV nurtures innovation and small business development in our local community though workshops and mentorship.

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held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Holly Springs hospital on March 14.

The seven-story, 50-bed hospital will be built on UNC REX’s Holly Springs campus at 781 Avent Ferry Road and is expected to open in 2021.

The full-service hospital will add a 24/7 Emergency Department, labor and delivery and operating rooms for a wide range of surgeries and inpatient beds, improving access to local medical care for the residents of southern Wake County.

Members of the Pink Boots Society came

together at Bombshell Beer Company of Holly Springs to celebrate International Women’s Day and brew a special beer benefitting the organization’s scholarship fund on March 6.

Called “These Boots are Made for Hopping IPA,” the beer can be found on draft at Bombshell and in Lowes Foods for a limited amount of time.

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Congratulations to the following businesses on their recent ribbon cuttings with the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce: N Balance Bookkeeping LLC Skrimp Shack Select Bank & Trust Goldfish Swim School Cary

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Congratulations

to Linda Frenette, president of the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce, on her graduation from the Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

She has earned the IOM Graduate Recognition, which signifies completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management.

Since its commencement in 1921, the Institute program has been educating tens of thousands of association and chamber leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members and become strong business advocates.

Frenette has been leading the FuquayVarina Chamber of Commerce since 2015 and is the first chamber executive with FuquayVarina to graduate from the IOM program.

“Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Raymond Towle, the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s vice president of Institute for Organization Management. “These individuals have the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.”

In Focus

Neighborhood watch

By Jonathan Fredin In case you haven’t heard, neighborhood watch in Fuquay-Varina’s South Lakes neighborhood is actively recruiting volunteers — well, at least the four-legged kind.

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