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August/September 2019

CONTENTS

My first feeling was of shock.

I froze in my shoes.

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of the – Lindsay Evans, WCPSS Teacher Year 2019-2020

IN EVERY ISSUE 14 SEE & DO

Art festivals, concerts and dinner with the Holly Springs PD. Ten things to do right now.

16 MEET & GREET

Holly Springs resident, Lindsay Evans, is WCPSS Teacher of the Year.

24 HUNTING FOR HOME

Five local properties you have to see to believe.

Discover, learn and play at the Greensboro Science Center.

52 RISE & DINE

58 GROW & BLOOM

Holly Grove Middle School students win a national contest.

with garden pro L.A. Jackson.

38 LOVE THE GAME

60 FUN & MEMES

Think you can’t play tennis at 95?

Fuquay-Varina’s George Smith proves you wrong.

Find your back-to-school type.

64 SEEN & HEARD

News from the community.

48 VICIOUS FISHES

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42 THERE & BACK

Find your new favorite restaurant in our dining guide.

34 WINNER, WINNER

We taste-test downtown Fuquay’s newest taproom.

Experts’ picks to sip and savor.

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66 IN FOCUS

Photos from top: Jed Gammon, Jonathan Fredin, Jonathan Fredin

FEATURES

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18 DIG IN & DRINK UP

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Photos by Jonathan Fredin

NOPE, NOT A BIT OF FUN TO BE HAD AT THE GREENSBORO SCIENCE CENETER.

When Jonathan Fredin (Main & Broad’s photographer) and I arrived in teacher Lindsay Evans’ classroom, it was the last day of her year — the final workday before summer vacation, which educators usually reserve for tidying up loose ends and celebrating with their fellow staff. Evans welcomed us warmly into her classroom and shared her journey to becoming WCPSS Teacher of the Year. To my delight, proudly displayed in her social studies classroom were three of my favorite picture books: Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect and Ada Twist, Scientist, by author Andrea Beaty.

The books contain wonderful lessons of hard work, creativity and perseverance, written in lyrical, rhyming language that inspires children to dare to be different and follow their dreams. I happily read these often with my two daughters, ages 7 and 5. Evans reads them to her eighth-grade classes at the beginning of each school year, she told me. I loved her instantly.

See, Evans connects with her school community by focusing on relationships, not by instructing non-stop when the bell rings. And the experiences she shares with her students enhance her ability to instruct them.

A sense of community creates a home, and home is where we focused this issue. From finding your dream home (page 24) to bringing home a championship (page 34) to Fuquay-Varina Action Park tennis courts — a home away from home for local tennis enthusiasts (page 38).

With this issue, we’re more than halfway through the first year of publishing Main & Broad (wow, that was fast)! Make sure you’re connecting with us through social media or by emailing editor@mainandbroadmag.com and letting us know where you find community in these great towns of ours.

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apple pies tasted and judged at Holly Springs’ Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest

a dash more cool tunes & local brews

Follow Me to Fuquay-Varina Concert Series The perfect blend of music, energy and local flavor make for great times. This fall, find a dash more fun in Fuquay-Varina!

Fall Schedule

Sept. 5 - The Embers Sept. 19 - Hip Pocket Oct. 10 - North Tower Centennial Square 102 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 6:30-9:30 pm

See Do 10 Things To Do Around Town

Jonathan Fredin

Enchanted Sleeping Beauty AUGUST 2-3 HOLLY SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER 7:30 P.M. NIGHTLY, 2:00 P.M. SATURDAY MATINEE

ARCLite’s Spotlight Theater presents a comedy of brambles and errors and upside-down fairy tale references. This version of “Sleeping Beauty” involves a fun score, an atypical princess, new villains and a sense of humor that kids and adults will both love.

Lazy Daze Arts & crafts Festival AUGUST 24-25 DOWNTOWN CARY

AUGUST 15 & 18 WAKEMED SOCCER PARK, CARY

Four of the best women’s soccer teams from across the globe compete at WakeMed Soccer Park, hosted by hometown favorite North Carolina Courage, defending champions of last year’s inaugural ICC event and the National Women’s Soccer League champions. Visiting teams include: Manchester City, Atletico de Madrid, Olympique Lyonnais.

Tickets start at $25.

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2019 Women’s International Champions Cup

Activities, entertainment and food surround a two-day arts festival lining the streets of downtown Cary. Browse mixed-media art, jewelry, photography, custom furniture, pottery, painting and every other discipline hand crafted by artisans, many from the Triangle area.

Cultural Arts Row showcases the arts and cultural groups and opportunities locally, such as Concert Singers of Cary, Hum Sub Inc., and the Cary Playwrights Forum.

Dinner with the Holly Springs Police Department AUGUST 16 MCDONALD’S, 7100 G.B. ALFORD HWY., HOLLY SPRINGS 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

The HSPD is taking over McDonald’s to serve the community and raise awareness about Special Olympics North Carolina. Drop in, and find officers taking and filling orders, and manning a coloring station for the kids.

Donations for Special Olympics North Carolina will be accepted.

Movies in the Park

AUGUST 31 FALCON PARK, FUQUAY-VARINA DUSK

“Movies in the Park” ends its summer season with Ralph Breaks the Internet under the stars.

See Do Food Truck Rodeo & Farmers Market

Locally grown produce, pastureraised meats, farm-fresh eggs, cheese, NC seafood and loads of artisanal foods and bath products combine with the final food truck rodeo of the market season. Enjoy live music and an activity tents for the kids, too.

FM2FV Concert Series – Fall Edition SEPTEMBER 5 & 19 DOWNTOWN FUQUAY, CENTENNIAL SQUARE 6:30-9:30 P.M.

Live music outdoors, plus local breweries, food trucks and a free kids zone!

FALL 2019 CONCERT SCHEDULE: Thursday, September 5 - The Embers Thursday, September 19 - Hip Pocket Thursday, October 10 - North Tower

Centerfest Arts Festival SEPTEMBER 21 - 22 DOWNTOWN DURHAM

Durham’s signature arts festival celebrates its 45th year. CenterFest showcases juried visual artists of all kinds and fills multiple stages with music, dance and more from local performers.

Shop world-class ceramics, paintings, jewelry, fiber art, woodwork and everything in between – much of it from Durham and Triangle-based creators. Enjoy performers of every stripe: singers, dance troupes, choirs, bands, jugglers and magicians throughout the weekend.

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SEPT. 27-28 DOWNTOWN RALEIGH

The largest free urban bluegrass festival in the world features eight music stages with traditional and emerging acts as well as IBMA and Grammy Award winners. The festival also includes street vendors, a dance tent, workshops and an exhibit hall in the Raleigh Convention Center.

Big Bang Boom

SEPTEMBER 28 HOLLY SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER 2:00 P.M.

This high-energy live children’s show gets kids (and parents) out of their seats and jamming to well-known covers (with a twist) and the group’s funky original music. The “Spongebob Chorus” and “Parents vs. Kids Hokey-pokey Challenge,” are crowd favorites.

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SEPTEMBER 14 HOLLY SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

Meet

Greet

Lindsay Evans Wake County Public Schools Teacher of the Year 2019-2020 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Apex Friendship Middle School FAMILY: Husband, Ben, sons Mason, 7, and Graham, 4 ORIGINALLY FROM: Casar, N.C. LIVES IN: Holly Springs A NEW SCHOOL*: Everytime we do something, it’s for the first

time ever: the first sporting event, the first pep rally. Now that we have all of those firsts under our belt, I know that next year will be even better. *Apex Friendship Middle School welcomed its first class for the 2018-2019 school year.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS: There’s such a stigma

surrounding middle schoolers. It is such as time of change in their lives: physical changes, emotional, social, psychological. All of these things are happening. We, as teachers, have a really cool opportunity to mold them and help them unleash all of those changes to be used in a remarkable way when they move forward.

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY: Relationships are

No. 1. That’s what comes first every day. We start our class having kids share out good things happening in their lives. That two-minute mark of each day totally changes the dynamic of a classroom. When a kid knows that you care … they are going to do their best.

LOVES: I really love the World War I through World

War II era. If there was ever something to be a roller coaster in history, those few decades are certainly my favorite. I get very giddy about those.

rock stars was already a major accomplishment. It means a whole lot that I get to represent a brand new school and an amazing group of staff members here.

Now, I get to represent 11,000 other teachers. It’s so wild and bizarre. I hope I do this job justice over the next year. You feel like you have a lot of responsibility to do it right and to do it well.

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LINDSAY EVANS HAS TAUGHT EIGHTH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES FOR 10 YEARS, NINE AT APEX MIDDLE SCHOOL AND ONE AT APEX FRIENDSHIP.

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Conniption Gin Rosé Spritz from Durham Distillery

Written by Melissa Katrincic | Photographed by Jonathan Fredin ORIGINS: Canned wines and spiked seltzers are rising significantly in popular-

ity; think popular brands like Truly, White Claw and Smirnoff Ice. All of these are made from malt beverage, not with distilled alcohol, such as vodka, rum, gin or whiskey. Malt beverage is very similar to beer. A base grain or sugar is first fermented with yeast, then flavored, carbonated and canned.

At Durham Distillery, we make canned cocktails that are focused on premium quality. They’re made with our distilled alcohol — gin or cucumber flavored vodka — and only natural, gluten-free ingredients. We want you to have the experience of a cocktail you’d order at a bar, now in the convenience of a can.

FLAVOR: Last summer, we launched our first two canned cocktails: Conniption

Gin & Tonic and Cucumber Vodka Soda. Now, we couldn’t be more excited to introduce the third flavor in our series: Conniption Gin Rosé Spritz.

Taking inspiration from fruit-forward spritzes in Europe and the popularity of rosé wine, our Conniption Rosé Spritz is made with Conniption American Dry Gin, rosé and petite sirah wines, a hint of sweetness with house-made simple syrup, all-natural strawberry and lemon flavors and bright, bubbly club soda.

It is all precisely blended for you to take poolside, beachside or tailgating for your favorite team. Perfect for when you’re feeling festive, not fussy.

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Hell Yes Ma’am

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from Raleigh Brewing Company Written by Devin Singley | Photographed by Jonathan Fredin

FLAVOR: “Hell Yes Ma’am,” a Belgian golden strong ale, is yellow in

color with effervescent carbonation. It’s also clear, dry and incredibly easy to drink. Distinct notes of bubblegum and pepper tickle the nose and tongue. They are brought into the mix by the yeast in Hell Yes Ma’am.

It’s that distinctive yeast that gives Hell Yes Ma’am its name and connects it to Belgian golden strong ales.

HISTORY: The story of how Ma’am got her name has a couple of versions. My favorite is that owner Kristie Nystedt set her sights on this style of beer for Raleigh Brewing.

She wanted to pick the right yeast, so a batch was made and fermented with several different strains — to see which one was the magic element. Upon trying the version that we know today, Nystedt exclaimed “Hell, yes!” Ma’am was added later to help round out the name and give it a Southern flair.

Duvel, first brewed in 1923, is generally pointed to as the origin of this Belgian golden strong style. Brewers in Brussels added sugar to the recipe of Pilsner malt and Saaz hops. This helped dry out the beer and increase its alcohol content while also keeping the color as light as possible.

In a tale that echoes Nystedt’s proclamation, a local shoemaker tried a test batch and called it “The Devil of a Beer!”

The Flemish word for devil was then used to name the ale.

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Devin Singley is the head brewer at Bombshell Beer Company in Holly Springs. He has a certificate in brewing from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling and ten years of brewing experience in North Carolina. Singley is also on the board of the Triangle Craft Beer Alliance.

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Grilled Pesto Flatbread FLATBREAD DOUGH: 1 cup lukewarm water 1 packet instant yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon each honey and kosher salt 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting and kneading

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1. Prepare the flatbread dough. In a large bowl, combine the yeast and warm water, and allow to rest for 2 minutes (until a few bubbles begin to appear). Add in the olive oil, honey, salt and one cup of the flour. Slowly add in the remaining flour, mixing until a rough dough ball is formed. Transfer the dough to a floured surface. With the heel of your hand, knead the dough, adding flour as necessary to keep it from sticking. When the dough becomes smooth and elastic, place the dough in an oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp towel, and let the dough rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

2. Prepare the herb pesto. In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine the chives, basil, mint, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, kosher salt and pepper. Pulse until smooth.

3. Prepare a direct/indirect grill, with high heat on one side.

4. Divide the dough into two equal portions. On a floured surface, pat or roll each piece into a 12-inch long oval.

Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Brush the parchment with a little olive oil, then place the two crusts on the parchment. Brush the top of the crusts with a little olive oil.

5. Once the grill is hot, work quickly to grill the dough. Using the parchment paper to lift the crust, turn it over onto the grill, then remove the parchment from the top of the dough. Close the lid, and grill the flatbread for 2 to 3 minutes. Using long tongs, flip the crust and place on the indirect side of the grill.

6. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pesto onto the grilled flatbread while still on the grill. Spread the pesto leaving a 1-inch margin around the edge. Top with slices of fresh mozzarella and slices of tomato. Cover and grill for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted nicely. Remove the hot flatbread from the grill, and garnish with the julienned basil. Cut into slices, and serve warm.

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Terriero Prosecco, owned for generations by the Salamon family, is a perfect bubbly for any occasion. Aromas of ripe, yellow peach and apricot lead to a crisp and fresh fruit palate. The bubbly nature of Prosecco works well with the coarsely textured pesto sauce. $15.99

PODERI PARPINELLO ALA BIANCA VERMENTINO DE SARDEGNA DOC

Giampaolo Parpinello and his son Paolo have run this 30-hectare estate and winery for three generations. This wine is light-bodied and refreshing with a vivacious personality. The zesty citrus taste is accentuated and complemented by the lemon juice in the pesto. The wine also stands up well to the garlic and basil flavors. $17.99

Written By Bill Allen Photographed By Jonathan Fredin

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Hunting for

Home Compiled by Emily Uhland

Jonathan Fredin

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Home is where the heart is.” “Home is not a place; it is the people.” “There’s no place like home.” We’ve heard all the poetic sayings, but for many of us, finding home can feel like competing against an army of other buyers, comparing endless statistics, researching school systems and getting outbid (again) on the perfect, new-to-me house for my family.

No doubt about it, a competitive housing market is a good problem to have. It’s a sign of job growth and regional prosperity, but for those in the thick of it, the market can be overwhelming and fast-paced. In the following pages, we take a look at what it’s like buying and selling in Wake County right now.

Despite the pace of the market — or perhaps contributing to — southern Wake has some truly amazing homes to offer. We scoured the area to take you inside five of the best. *All homes were for sale at date of publication. continued on page 26

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Market

Overview Photos by Woody Howard, New View Photography, Inc.

active 2019 most communities

in Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina 1. 12 OAKS 2. SOUTH LAKES 3. SUNSET BLUFFS 4. SUNSET OAKS 5. SONOMA SPRINGS 6. SUNSET RIDGE 7. BRAXTON VILLAGE 8. ARBOR CREEK 9. HOLLY GLEN 10. PATRIOT BLUFFS Source: Triangle Multiple Listing Service

Where buyers found the home they purchased:

Internet: 50% Real estate agent: 28% Yard sign/open house sign: 7% Friend, relative or neighbor: 7% Home builder or their agent: 5% Directly from/knew the sellers: 2% Print newspaper advertisement: 1% Source: National Association of REALTORS 26 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

The Historic Estate 6321 Johnson Pond Road, Fuquay Varina

The J. Beale Johnson House, built from 1904-1906, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its significance as an example of Neoclassical Revival architecture. The home was designed by Raleigh architect Charles Pearson for J. Beale Johnson, an influential Wake County entrepreneur at the turn of the twentieth century.

The house and grounds underwent exPRICE: $1,250,000 tensive renovations during the late 1960s, reBEDS: 5 storing the stately and intricate interior and BATHS: 3 LOT SIZE: 13.9 acres the sweeping exterior, including the signature SQ. FT.: 4,725 portico and imposing Doric columns, solidifyPRICE PER SQ. FT: $265 YEAR BUILT: 1906 ing the home as a local landmark.

STYLE: Neoclassical The property features grand rooms and BASE SCHOOLS: Fuquay-Varina Elementary, Middle and High hallways with intricate molding, balconies and even a first floor master. It is surrounded by more than 13 wooded acres.

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When you purchase a historic structure, then you are part of the continuum of history. You understand the meaning of the architectural significance and the place in time that it holds. You are taking on a responsibility to maintain and care for that property, to have it ready to hand over to the next generation.”

– Dan Turner, homeowner

Listed by: Eric DeRosa | Eric DeRosa Realty, Fonville Morisey | (919) 417-5866

Snapshot of

Home Buyers 33% ARE FIRST-TIME BUYERS

32 MEDIAN AGE OF FIRST-TIME BUYERS

$75,000 Photos by Rob Lewis

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF FIRST-TIME BUYERS

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MEDIAN AGE OF REPEAT BUYERS

the Lakeside retreat 5421 Lake Edge Drive, Holly Springs

Every day is a soiree in this home on the edge of Sunset Lake. Entertain guests inside with a pool table, theater room and gorgeous views of the surrounding trees and lake. With 1,500 square feet of elevated decking and a beautiful covered porch, saltwater pool and lake access, the outdoors beckon at every turn.

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We had looked at new homes in downtown Raleigh, Preston, Chapel Hill, Apex and other new and ‘prestigious’ communities, but none had anything like this. This yard looked like a state park. We could see through the trees, down to the lake, and imagined our kids kayaking, fishing and exploring the forest below.”

– Jason & Shannon Scutt, homeowners

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PRICE: $849,000 BEDS: 5 BATHS: 4.5 LOT SIZE: .72 acres SQ. FT.: 4,527 PRICE PER SQ. FT: $188 YEAR BUILT: 1996 STYLE: Traditional NEIGHBORHOOD: Sunset Ridge BASE SCHOOLS: Holly Ridge Elementary, Holly Ridge Middle, Holly Springs High

$100,000 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF REPEAT BUYERS

10 weeks

LENGTH OF BUYERS’ TYPICAL SEARCH

78%

Lake Edge Drive is a really special house — it’s very rare in a neighborhood like Sunset Ridge that you can find a house where you can live a lifestyle like this.

With a finished basement, a flat backyard area, swimming pool and a lake view — it checks all the boxes for an incredible lifestyle lived both indoors, outdoors and in the community, as well.”

– Gretchen Coley, Gretchen Coley Properties

Listed by: Gretchen Coley | Gretchen Coley Properties | (919) 422-3794

BELIEVE NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN HOME SIZE

57% WOULD FOREGO A HOME WITH A LARGER YARD IN FAVOR OF A SHORTER COMMUTE Source: 2018 National Association of REALTORS Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers 27

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14%

MOVING CLOSER TO FRIENDS & FAMILY

13%

JOB RELOCATION

3 weeks

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$55,000 MORE THAN SELLER’S PURCHASE PRICE

99%

OF THE LISTING PRICE

23% REDUCED THE LISTING PRICE AT LEAST ONCE

The Resort Destination 417 N Harrison Place Lane, Fuquay-Varina

Play shuffleboard, visit the pub or take a dip in the pool — all from the comfort of this custom home. A show-stopping kitchen filled with detailed trim work and unique finishes abuts a sitting area and an elegant dining nook, creating spaces that are PRICE: $825,000 open and intimate at the same time.

BEDS: 4 BATHS: 6 LOT SIZE: .86 acres SQ. FT.: 4,195 PRICE PER SQ. FT: $197 YEAR BUILT: 2014 STYLE: Craftsman BASE SCHOOLS: Willow Springs Elementary, Fuquay-Varina Middle, Fuquay-Varina High

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The architectural blend of old Europe and new America still mesmerizes us.

You can really see and feel the master craftsmanship throughout the entire house. It’s like living in your favorite vacation spots.”

– Eric & Diane Reed, homeowners

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What makes this home so special is that it’s such a surprise. It looks like a traditional craftsman-style bungalow, and then you walk inside and you experience the unique millwork, the gorgeous hardwood floors and all the special touches. Outside you are again wowed by the peace and tranquility of a resort-like experience … It’s a hidden gem.”

– Brooke Canady, Element Realty Group

Source: 2018 National Association of REALTORS Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers 28 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

Listed by: Brooke Canady | Element Realty Group @ Allen Tate | (919) 337-5823

Average Home

Purchased 1,900 SQUARE FEET

1991 YEAR BUILT

3

2 BATHROOMS

BEDROOMS Photos by Brad Habeeb

$250,000 MEDIAN PURCHASE PRICE

82%

DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES

The Family Hub

8%

416 Sycamore Ridge Lane, Holly Springs

An open kitchen with an island flows into an eat-in dining area and family room, creating the perfect gathering space for the whole family to feel connected.

Built-in mudroom-style cubbies in the entry hall provide a dedicated drop zone for busy families on the go.

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I love the open floor plan with the first floor master. The washed brick on the outside makes it very unique. The neighborhood is so family friendly.”

– Sonia Swain, homeowner

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The house has beautiful curb appeal, and when you enter it feels spacious and open. This is the perfect home for entertaining.”

PRICE: $369,000 BEDS: 4 BATHS: 3.5 LOT SIZE: 8,712 sq. ft .

SQ. FT.: 2,761 sq. ft.

PRICE PER SQ. FT: $134 YEAR BUILT: 2012 STYLE: Traditional NEIGHBORHOOD: Holly Glen BASE SCHOOLS: Holly Grove Elementary, Holly Grove Middle, Holly Springs High

TOWNHOMES OR ROW HOUSES

14%

NEW CONSTRUCTION

86%

PREVIOUSLY-OWNED HOMES

90%

OF HOME PRICE FINANCED

– Laura Talbot, Dream Living Realty

Listed by: Laura Talbot | Dream Living Realty | (919) 998-9226

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CLOSED SALES

$320,420 MEDIAN SALES PRICE

$365,336 AVERAGE SALES PRICE

The Wooded Refuge 9021 Hazel Forest Drive, Fuquay-Varina

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DAYS ON MARKET UNTIL SALE

2.3

MONTHS SUPPLY OF INVENTORY

3,995

HOMES FOR SALE

Source: Triangle MLS Local Market Update May 2019 Special thanks to Katyna Bunn of Legacy Partners Realty for assisting with this article.

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With an open kitchen and family room, plus a large bonus room, this home includes many of the most desirable features for buyers today. Sitting on a lot size of more than three acres, this residence offers something increasingly hard to find — space to roam.

PRICE: $290,000 BEDS: 3 BATHS: 2.5 LOT SIZE: 3.54 acres SQ. FT.: 2,223 PRICE PER SQ. FT: $130 YEAR BUILT: 2006 STYLE: Transitional NEIGHBORHOOD: Bedford Forest BASE SCHOOLS: Fuquay Varina Elementary, Middle and High

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This home brings a family such a unique experience to be able to enjoy the feel of the woods. The open floor plan and windows in the back of the house allow the presence of the outdoors to come inside, bringing a calm, relaxing feel. It’s perfect for a weekend morning cup of coffee or unwinding at the end of a hectic day of work.”

–Todd and Adrianne Dowler, homeowners

A beautiful custom-built home on 3.54 acres with mature trees. It’s a rare opportunity to find a home on this much land in Wake County under $300,000.”

– Lou Ross, Raleigh Cary Realty

Listed by: Lou Ross | Raleigh Cary Realty | (919) 280-9062

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HOLLY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER DEBRA SCHELIN, FAR RIGHT, LED THIS GROUP OF 19 STUDENTS TO NATIONAL VICTORY IN THE SAMSUNG SOLVE FOR TOMORROW CONTEST.

Winner, Winner Forget dinner, these middle school students won the experience of a lifetime.

Written by Emily Uhland | Photographed by Jonathan Fredin

“The food.”

That was Reanna Robertson’s favorite part about her recent trip to New York.

A close second was winning the national grand prize in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest with her teammates at Holly Grove Middle School in Holly Springs.

Reanna was one of 19 sixth-grade students who answered teacher Debra Schelin’s call for contest participants back in September.

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Schelin, a sixth-grade science teacher, had received an email about the nationwide contest and decided to mentor a team during the school’s daily enrichment period.

“It seemed like a neat way for a real life opportunity to learn,” she said.

Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow contest is designed to foster interest in the STEM subjects: science, technology, engineering and math, and to show how those subjects can be used to improve the local community.

The team at Holly Grove Middle School selected bus stop safety as the topic of their project after learning that one of their classmates was almost hit crossing the road at a bus stop. With several bus riders in the group, the students understood this was an ongoing concern.

“I think we all experience it,” Reanna said, of dangerous street crossings or unaware drivers.

The group brainstormed several ideas, including seatbelts and bus stop cameras,

but settled on a proximity-activated bus stop sign that alerts drivers when a bus is coming with a series of flashing lights First, bus drivers select what route they are going to take in a cell phone app — an app created by the students themselves.

The bus and the stop sign are equipped with wireless transmitters and as the bus approaches, the sign comes alive.

“At 400 ft. the lights will start to slow flash yellow, they strobe yellow at 200 ft. and at 30 ft. they flash red,” said Reanna.

The contest had several rounds, including a written proposal, an explanatory video and in-person presentations in New York City and Washington D.C. Along the way the students learned how to code the app and use technologies like an XBee (wireless transmitter) and an Arduino (a programmable circuit board).

“They found their strengths within the project. They would go work on the video or work on the community part of it,” said Schelin. “They found within themselves

what their talents were.”

“When we won the state, we won $20,000,” said Schelin. “I kept checking my email thinking, ‘Am I reading this right?’

And that was all just writing.”

Turning the written plan into a working prototype and video presentation for the contest’s third round took countless hours, which the students gave willingly.

“The students ended up coming in while they were tracked out almost every continued on page 36

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THE TEAM DESIGNED A SCHOOL BUS STOP SIGN THAT ALERTS MOTORISTS WHEN A BUS IS APPROACHING THE STOP WITH A SERIES OF FLASHING LIGHTS.

“There were lots of phone calls and lots of screaming,” said Schelin, who alerted the students back in N.C. through a “really excited” message on the team’s group chat.

“They were celebrated like rock stars, like they would be for any state or national victory. We want to celebrate our academic achievements as much as we would any athletic achievement,” said Lawing.

“There was a big pep rally for the entire school. We got to run in breaking a banner,” said Jasper.

As one of three grand prize winners, the team won $100,000, plus $10,000 as the community choice winner in technology and instructional supplies for the school.

A second group of students travelled to Washington D.C. to present their project to congressional representatives, including Rep. Jackie Walorski from Indiana who recently introduced the Stop for School Buses Act to improve bus traffic safety.

“I feel like it was a once in a lifetime experience — though I do think we’ll enter again,” said Schelin.

“The whole journey was amazing from “We had start to finish.” to go to classes Several students – Heather Lawing, senior that were difare already committed administrator of communications, ferent tracks. It Wake County Public Schools to entering the contest was kind of emanother time. barrassing.

It’s “I want to do it always harder to present to kids in your again. I started thinking about an idea for next school,” said Jasper Cekander. year when we found out we won,” said Jasper.

When the grand prize winners were Lawing said, “This is pretty powerannounced in New York, the Holly Grove ful for the youngest kids in the school to team was taken by surprise. have won so much. To have had such a big “We had just won the community impact and to show the whole school that choice award [by receiving the most online you’re never too young; you’re never too votes]; we weren’t really expecting to also small. When you set your mind to someget the grand prize,” said Evan Kruger. thing, you can accomplish big goals.” MB

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They were celebrated like rock stars ... We want to celebrate our academic achievements as much as we would any athletic achievement.

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single day. Up until that, they were working on it during their lunch period and after school. It was all on their own time,” said Heather Lawing, senior administrator of communications with Wake County Public Schools.

“Because the group was so big, they held auditions to select who would give the presentations in New York and D.C.,” said Lawing.

What’s more challenging than presenting in front of judges in N.Y.C.? Practicing the presentation in front of other classes at Holly Grove.

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GEORGE SMITH KICKED OFF HIS NINETY-FIFTH YEAR THE SAME WAY HE STARTS MOST DAYS, WITH A TENNIS MATCH AT FUQUAY’S ACTION PARK.

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Fuquay-Varina’s George Smith celebrates his 95th birthday on the tennis court Written by Emily Uhland | Photographed by Jonathan Fredin On any given morning in downtown Fuquay-Varina, you can find a tennis match underway at Action Park.

The play is competitive, but friendly, with its own round-robin-style format.

Open to all ages and ability levels, male or female; the “Action Park Tennis Group” plays year-round, in the blazing heat of summer and near-freezing temps of winter.

When they say they’re open to all ages, they really mean it.

There are more than five players over the age of 80. Among them are Fuquay res38 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

idents Jack “Papa Jack” McGarrigle, 85, and Gene “Gene, Gene the Tennis Machine” Annunziata, 89.

I joined them on a fiery morning in May, when the group was celebrating the 95th birthday of one of its longtime players, George Smith.

At 95, Smith plays as many as five days a week, often going to the gym afterward for strength training. He’s been playing with the Action Park squad for at least 12 years, with no signs of stopping.

“He’s our inspiration,” says Don

Haines, fellow tennis player and friend.

“George is consistent in his determination to keep playing, and he plays well, as an opponent and a partner.”

“He’s my poster child for tennis as a lifelong sport,” says Laura Weygandt, executive director of Western Wake Tennis Association, who attended Smith’s birthday match and celebratory lunch.

“When I meet kids that are 6 years old, I have to do the math really fast. I’m like ‘You’ve got 89 years to play tennis’. And it’s true.”

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MATT PERRI, LEFT, AND GEORGE SMITH PLAY TOGETHER REGULARLY.

Smith is soft spoken and humble, giving credit to God and a healthy diet for his longevity and continuing active lifestyle. He admits, tennis plays a big role as well.

Smith first learned to play as a teenager, but claims he was “never really that good.” He shelved his racquet while he and his wife Loretta, known as Rusty, raised four children, then picked it up again in his 50s.

“It’s good exercise. You can still do it as long as you’re able to walk around,” Smith says. “Your reactions don’t have to be quite as fast as they do for other sports.”

“This is such a good group of people, so friendly and caring and polite,” says Smith. “We don’t criticize you when you make a mistake.” continued on page 40

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(Tennis is) good exercise. You can still do it as long as you’re able to walk around.

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GEORGE SMITH AND SHIRLEY CALLIS

– George Smith

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COOKIES AND LUNCH AT ABBEY ROAD TAVERN & GRILL FINISHED OFF SMITH’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

continued from page 39

Criticism is replaced by friendly banter freely tossed back and forth, as you would expect in a group that has met almost daily for over a decade.

Members chide each other about their age or their penchant for cheating or their on-court language.

“George likes to set a good example for the younger people, like Gene (Annunziata, age 89) and Matt (Perri, age 80),” says Dave Nershi with a chuckle.

“We laugh at each other,” says Shirley Callis, the “youngster” of the group. “It’s fun to get out here and be around different people to have a good time.”

That “fun” is a vital element for seniors like Smith, emphasizes Weygandt.

“It’s a mental sport — you have to think — but it’s the social aspect of tennis that makes a huge difference,” says Weygandt. “Racquet sports tend to be more social.

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“Tennis players live 9.7 years longer,” she continues, citing a Danish study published in 2018 that compared the effects of different sports on life expectancy, with tennis taking the top spot, followed by badminton. “Tennis is therapy for a lot of people.”

The “close-knit” Action Park group has stood together through many of life’s major events: birthdays, anniversaries and some funerals.

“It’s a great support system already built in,” says Marcy Smith, who attended the birthday lunch with her father, 85-year-old Jack McGarrigle. Smith has witnessed how the fellowship with the other players, now friends, has lifted her father up during tough times.

When pressed, Smith finally — jokingly — admits, “Tennis is the secret.”

At 95-years-young, I’m inclined to believe him.

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Greensboro Science Center Written by Emily Uhland | Photographed by Jonathan Fredin

As the dog days of summer roll in, on farmyard, stingray touch tank and an an adventure to Greensboro may be just OmniSphere Theater, like a small IMAX. the thing to usher in fall with a bang.

The science center welcomed Buckle up for about an hour and a 430,000 total visitors in 2018. On its half in the car, and you’ll be rewarded busiest days, it plays host to up to 1,000 with a zoo, indoor aquarium and muse- children, especially when field trips peak um all at one location — the Greensboro in the late spring.

Science Center.

“Fall is the best time The facility opened in to visit,” says marketing 1957 with a modest musemanager Erica Brown. um and small petting zoo.

School trips are at a miniDRIVE TIME It has grown to include mum, and the animals From Holly Springs: an interactive play space, tend to be more active in 1 hour, 25 minutes called SciPlay Bay, treecooler temperatures.

From Fuquay-Varina: continued on page 44 top ropes course, a hands1 hour, 35 minutes

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THE SHARK REEF IS A 90,000-GALLON CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY FEATURING A SANDBAR SHARK.

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Start your day by heading outdoors to the zoo, where you’ll be greeted by the meerkats and Nile crocodile — perhaps a free-range peacock, too. Gibbons swinging through their habitat like Tarzan and ring-tailed lemurs are nearby crowd favorites.

As you meander the winding paths, look above for a glimpse of SkyWild, the 4-year-old ropes course built into the shady treetops above the zoo. The course was designed with elements to mimic animal behavior, such as lily pads, to hop across and a slothstyle hanging rope climb.

“You experience what it would be like to move like the animals,” says Brown.

“The Greensboro Science Center was known as a place to bring younger kids, so the SkyWild ropes adventure course was added to appeal to older children,” she says.

After a stop by the friendly farm petting area, head inside to the aquarium, where the various tanks showcase water dependent life from around the world — the Amazon river, a tropical coral reef, and African Penguins. At the 90,000 gallon Caribeean tank, a diver equipped with a microphone holds a question and answer session with visitors while a sandbar shark and Southern stingray swim past.

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“There is an educator outside the tank that will write questions on the white board for the diver. The diver will answer from inside the aquarium tank,” says Brown.

Interactive technologies are featured throughout the science – Erica Brown, GSC marketing center exhibits. Exmanager, on SkyWild treetop amples include a touch adventure park screen projection in the aquarium or video backgrounds in the dinosaur exhibit.

“People are learning in different ways now, so we are incorporating more technology into storytelling techniques,” says Brown.

“It’s all about immersion. You can look at fossils and imagine what it would be like, but when they are walking around you, it creates a fuller perspective.”

You will face those fears and by the end of it you just want to do it again.

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Close Encounters GET PERSONAL WITH THE ANIMALS AT THE GSC WITH ZOO TREKS

The Deep Sea Drama, tucked in the back of SciPlay Bay, features an animated, submarine-driving red panda, which at first seems like a looped video until the panda, named Tai, starts quizzing guests on their visit and fielding questions.

“It surprises the children when they can have a dialog,” Brown says.

The domed OmniSphere Theater plays science-based short films, some in 3D, in the afternoons. Catch “Backyard Wilderness” and discover the wonders of nature at home or “Astronaut” to explore outer space. Schedule changes seasonally, so check the website for details and times.

There is ample fun to be had at the GSC, but their mission is founded in conservation and education. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, the GSC is held to high standards regarding their animals’ habitats and treatment.

“So much is going on behind the scenes,” says Brown. “All of our exhibits get enrichment everyday.”

Many of the species housed at the center are endangered, and particular care is taken to maintain the health and integrity of the animals and their surroundings. The GSC’s breeding efforts are overseen by the AZA, which monitors genetic traits within a species continued on page 46

“Zoo treks are behind-the-scenes adventures,” says Brown. “You can meet the keeper and feed the animals.

It’s the closest you can get to the animals here.”

Three “Inside Tracks” programs are available — Aquarium Adventure, Penguin Encounters and Zoo Trek — and they give guests a special look at the habitat, feeding and enrichment of certain species. Peer into the shark reef from above or feed lemurs with a spoon.

Each of these experiences requires a special ticket, and they tend to sell out quickly.

The most popular is the penguin encounter, says Brown. Up to eight people are allowed into a private encounter room, where penguins can play, walk around and pose for photos.

Information available at greensboroscience.org

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wild birds,” Anderson says. “We were enand recommends animals for breeding couraged to be rough. … You didn’t codbased favorable genetic matchups. Ani- dle them; you pushed them to meet milemals in the GSC are separated or com- stones to keep them on track with their bined accordingly, and several births have development and growth. In the end, the occurred as a result, including South Af- chicks were going to rejoin the colony, rican penguins, gibbons and Maned wolf and they had to have the skills necessary to survive.” pups to name a few.

When she disA portion of evGreensboro Science Center covered a comproery admission ticket offers reciprocity with mised penguin egg sold goes to the cenmemberships to other in a nest box at GSC, ter’s conservation efparticipating zoos and museums. Members of Anderson applied forts, and multiple Durham’s Museum of Life knowledge gained fundraisers throughand Science and N.C. zoos and aquariums enjoy 50 working with SANCout the year, such as percent off admission at GSC. COB to care for and the Tuxedo Trot 5K A full list of participating successfully hatch a or Brews & Bubbles, organizations is available at greensboroscience.org. new chick. add to that.

“A lot of us are The GSC’s Conservation and Research Grant offers staff here because we care so much about wild the opportunity to learn from field pro- animals.” says Brown. “A lot of people grams around the world. Shannon Ander- see a zoo and think it’s cute animals, son, lead penguin keeper, recently spent 10 something fun to do. But there’s just so days in South Africa assisting the South- much more.” ern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds with their rescue and Greensboro Science Center 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro rehabilitation efforts.

(336) 288-3769 “It was very different working with greensboroscience.org continued from page 45

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Perhaps it’s the catchy, rhyming name that makes Vicious Fishes intriguing. At least that’s what Ken O’Berry thought when he came up with the moniker as a twenty-something grad student brewing beer at home.

Fast forward more than 25 years later. These days O’Berry and business partner Paul Miller own a taproom in Angier, another soon-to-open watering hole in Apex and an award-winning food-and-beverage outpost in downtown Fuquay-Varina.

All three businesses fall under the same brand.

Vicious Fishes Brewery, Tap & Kitchen, a full-fledged gastropub, recently snagged Best New Restaurant in Wake County recognition from the readers of “Indy Week.” Pretty impressive for a place that’s only been open since December 2018.

“We are thrilled and humbled to have received this honor,” says O’Berry, a former Silicon Valley software specialist who now lives in Apex. “We’re also ecstatic that this concept is resonating and that our local market loves it. How can you go wrong pairing great food with great beer?”

Considering the fact that 14-16 beers are on tap at any giv-

FROM LEFT: POPCORN-STYLE PORK RINDS AND CHEESE DIP BUFFALO OYSTERS MOLE LAMB SHANK TACOS BLUEBERRY & MULBERRY PARFAIT

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This town likes its burgers and wings, but it doesn’t really need more burgers and wings.

en time, the bar area at Vicious Fishes is a popular attraction. Flagship brew Here Be Dragons is an aromatic, New England-style IPA. Into the Abyss brown ale possesses chocolate, caramel and coffee notes.

Crisp lager OctoPils – Ken O’Berry, owner/partner pours as the traditional house pilsner.

Chief brewmaster John Federal deserves props for continually keeping the suds on point.

“All our beers are named with salty, nautical themes,” says

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O’Berry. “We do fruited sours, ales and even a light lager that is a 100-calorie beer.”

What’s also notable is how the kitchen uses the various beers during food preparation, such as pilsner for steaming mussels, IPA when making pickles and brown ale on roast beef and lamb.

“Our chef has a background in fermentation, which marries well with our beers,” says O’Berry.

When the proprietors chose to add food to the repertoire, they employed the go-big-or-go-home approach by hiring Ryan Miller. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Miller honed his chops at the renowned Momofuku Group of restaurants in New York.

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We wanted to bring something different, but still accessible, to south Wake.

We’re providing eclectic twists on comfortable bar food.

need more burgers and wings,” O’Berry says about the Quay. “We wanted to bring something different, but still accessible, to south Wake. We’re providing eclectic twists on comfortable bar food.”

Feeling adventurous? Start with the snacks section of the menu. Order the beerglad Vicious Fishes offers an Italian sausage brined cured pickles comprising fennel, burger on focaccia with provolone and pepcauliflower, egg, beets and cucumber. The per fennel relish. It’s a surefire winner. popular popcorn-style pork rinds and acDessert offerings vary, but if it’s availcompanying cheese dip are habit forming. able be sure to savor the blueberry/mulberMove to the small plates and try the ry parfait with angel food cake and lemon zesty buffalo oysters (no crackers needed). poppy creme.

For a distinctive salad, go for the grilled Vicious Fishes is open seven days a – Ken O’Berry, owner/partner Romaine with calvander cheese, red onweek for dinner. Lunch is available Friday ions, oranges and paprika croutons. through Sunday, and a weekend brunch inDid we mention the kitchen has a cludes offerings like huevos rancheros, eggs wood-fired grill? It works perfectly for selections like the smoked Benedict with country ham and grilled French toast. cheddar and ham grilled cheese sandwich with green tomato chutA serene patio provides seating for 70 guests. Reservations ney and the jerk-spiced chicken leg alongside coconut-braised col- are accepted for parties of eight or more, and a cozy private dining lards and pineapple-fried plantain cake. room has room for 12. Check the restaurant’s Facebook page for Whatever you do, though, don’t miss the sublime mole lamb food and drink specials as well as live music and other events. shank tacos, a shareable dish that will not disappoint. Served with grilled flatbread instead of traditional tortillas, the meat is fork-ten- VICIOUS FISHES TAP & KITCHEN 132 South Fuquay Avenue, Fuquay-Varina der, savory and unlike any lamb you’ve tasted elsewhere. Trust us.

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VICIOUS FISHES EXECUTIVE CHEF RYAN MILLER SHARES SOME SECRETS TO QUICK PICKLING AND PRESERVING VEGGIES AND FRUITS.

Get Picklish • In traditional canning pickling, substituting miso for 25 percent of the sugar and salt in the recipe will add a lot of depth of flavor and umami to the finished pickle.

• If you grow herbs and have an overabundance, add them to either rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar and let them sit until you are ready to pickle. This will add a new dimension to your recipes.

• Quick cure vegetables for garnishes and additions to salads. Using a salt/sugar mix, toss with vegetables and let sit for up to 30 minutes depending on the types. This will sweeten and season the veggies and remove bitterness. Use 2 pounds of veggies shaved thin (beets, turnips, kohlrabi, radish) + 2 tablespoons salt + 1 tablespoon sugar + any aromatics you wish to incorporate.

• On a wood-fired grill, I like to give certain items a quick char over smoke to add depth to the finished pickle. Garlic, beets, onions and mushrooms are all great with a little char before being pickled.

BEER-BRINED CURED PICKLES: FENNEL, CAULIFLOWER, EGG, BEETS AND CUCUMBER, MADE WITH VICIOUS FISHES BEER.

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FUQUAY-VARINA Abbey Road Tavern and Grill “Signature Beatle burgers and live entertainment.”

711 N. Main St.; Fuquay-Varina (919) 762-7731; abbeyroadnc.com Anna’s Pizzeria “Piping hot pizzas and mouthwatering Italian food.” 138 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 285-2497; annaspizzeria.com Aviator SmokeHouse BBQ Restaurant “All of our food is made in-house.”

525 E. Broad St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 557-7675; aviatorbrew.com Cultivate Coffee Roasters “Modern industrial twist on a small town coffee shop.”

128 S. Fuquay Ave., Fuquay Varina (919) 285-4067; www.cultivate.coffee Daddy D’s BBQ “Slow cooked with love.”

1526 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 552-6464; daddydsbbqnc.com Eggs Up Grill “Breakfast favorites served all day.”

1436 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina (919) 285-4463; eggsupgrill.com

El Dorado “Enjoy the most delicious Mexican food amongst family.”

112 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina (919) 557-0287; eldoradomexicanrestaurant.com

Jus’ Enuff Home Cooking “Homemade everything.” 736 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina; (919) 567-0587 facebook.com/JusEnuffHomeCookin

Drive Bru “Drive thru coffee shop with N.Y. coffee & Carolina charm.”

1013 E Broad St., Fuquay-Varina (607) 745-2512; @drivebru Garibaldi Trattoria Pizza & Pasta “Authentic Italian cuisine and quality service.”

900 N. Main St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 552-8868; garibalditrattoria.com

Los Tres Magueyes “We prepare our food fresh daily.”

401 Wake Chapel Road, Fuquay-Varina (919) 552-3957; lostresmagueyes.com The Mason Jar Tavern “All the comforts of Southern hospitality with a modern twist.”

305 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 762-5555; themasonjartavern.com The Mill “Coffee. Beer. Wine. Community.”

146 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 557-2123; themillfuquay.com

The Healthy Spot “Meal replacement smoothies and energizing teas.”

961 East Broad St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 552-5373; @healthyspotfuquay

Nil’s Cafe “Family-oriented Mediterranean cafe.”

513 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina (919) 567-0887; nilscafe-weebly.com

Joyce & Family Restaurant “Home cooked Southern favorites.”

129 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 567-1717; @joyceandfamily

Pints Ice Cream & Beer 512 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina @pintsicecream Stick Boy Bread Co. “Handcrafted baked goods from scratch … all natural ingredients.”

127 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 557-2237; stickboyfuquay.com

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Triple Barrel Tavern “Restaurant, sports bar & billiards.”

2221 N Grassland Drive, Fuquay-Varina (919) 762-0940; @triplebarreltavernfuquayvarina

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Tsuru Sweets & Coffee “Elegant-yet-sassy gourmet confectionery.”

411 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina (919) 285-2646; tsurusweets.com

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Wingin’ It Bar and Grille “Family-friendly neighborhood pub.”

1625 N. Main St., Suite 109, Fuquay-Varina (919) 762-0962; winginitbarandgrille.com

Zeera Indian Restaurant “Authentic goodness in traditional Indian food.”

1311 E Broad St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 762-6215; zeeranc.com

HOLLY SPRINGS Acme Pizza Co. “Chicago-style deep dish pizza.”

204 Village Walk Dr, Holly Springs (919) 552-8800; acmepizzaco.com Bass Lake Draft House “34 beers on tap.”

124 Bass Lake Rd, Holly Springs (919) 567-3251; basslakedrafthouse.com Blaze Pizza “Fast fire’d, perfectly crisp perfection.”

316 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs (919) 261-5950; blazepizza.com The Blind Pelican “Creative seafood and boat drinks.”

120 Bass Lake Road; Holly Springs (984) 225-2471; blindpelicanseafood.com

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Fera’wyn’s Chocolate Cafe “Forget love, I’d rather fall in chocolate.”

652 Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs (415) 758-3296; ferawyns.com

Dine The Butcher’s Market “Premium meats and specialty grocery.”

4200 Lassiter Rd, Holly Springs (919) 267-919); thebutchersmarkets.com Cristo’s Bistro “Hand tossed NY style pizza.”

5217 Sunset Lake Rd, Holly Springs (919) 363-8852, cristosbistro.com Eggs Up Grill “Breakfast favorites served all day.”

4216 Lassiter Road, Holly Springs (919) 495-4530; eggsupgrill.com Healthy But Good “Fast food for smart people.”

424 Village Walk Drive, Holly Springs (919) 341-5554; @ healthybutgoodhollysprings Hickory Tavern “Something for every appetite.”

401 Village Walk Drive, Holly Springs (919) 557-2064; thehickorytavern.com

Fiesta Mexicana Restaurante Mexicano “Authentic. Hot. Fresh.”

428 Village Walk Drive, Holly Springs (919) 346-1330; fiestamexicananc-hollysprings.com Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers “Great food without a long wait.”

221 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs (919) 557-3475; freddysusa.com Homegrown Pizza “Pizza, calzones and sandwiches.”

4928 Linksland Drive, ​Holly Springs (​919) 577-5575; homegrownpizza.com Kobe HIbachi and Sushi 515 North Main Street, Holly Springs (919) 557-1437; kobehollyspringsnc.com Los Tres Magueyes “A Mexican Treat.”

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Mama Bird’s Cookies + Cream “A unique spin on a timeless dessert.”

304 N. Main St., Holly Springs (919) 762-7808; mamabirdsicecream.com

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Thai Thai Cuisine “Home cooked Thai food.”

108 Osterville Drive, Holly Springs (919) 303-5700; thaithaicuisinenc.com

The Mason Jar Tavern “All the comforts of Southern hospitality with a modern twist.”

114 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs (919) 964-5060; themasonjartavern.com

The Original N.Y. Pizza “Bringing a taste of New York to North Carolina.”

634 Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs (919) 567-0505; theoriginalnypizza.com

Thanks A Latte “Coffee and gift boutique.”

1118 Kentworth Drive, Holly Springs (919) 577-0070; thanksalattegiftsnc.com

Mi Cancun Mexican Restaurant 324 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs (919) 552-9979; micancunmx.com

Osha Thai Kitchen & Sushi “Authentic Thai cuisine: well-balanced dishes bursting with flavor.”

242 S Main Street, Holly Springs (984) 538-6742; oshathaikitchennc.com

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Michelangelos Pizza “Pizza buffet for lunch and dinner.”

7280 GB Alford HWY, Holly Springs (919) 557-4992; michelangelospizza.com My Way Tavern “Freshly made all-American foods.”

301 W. Center St., Holly Springs (919) 285-2412; mywaytavern.com Niche Wine Lounge “Tranquility by the glass.”

109 Main St., Holly Springs (919) 552-2300; nichewinelounge.com

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Rise Southern Biscuits & Chicken “The best dang biscuits.”

169 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs (919) 586-7343; risebiscuitsdonuts.com Skrimp Shack “Casual seafood cuisine.”

7244 Alford Hwy, Holly Springs (919) 335-3924; theskrimpshack.com Sweet Southern SnoBalls “Shaved ice and Hershey’s Ice Cream.”

527 N. Main St., Holly Springs (919) 291-3355; @sweetsouthsnoballs

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Chanticleer Café & Bakery “Family-owned restaurant serving up breakfast, lunch and specialty coffees.”

6490 Tryon Road, Cary (919) 781-4810; chanticleercafe.com Chef’s Palette “Creative flair and originality in every aspect of our service.”

3460 Ten Ten Road, Cary (919) 267-6011; chefspalette.net Corbett’s Burgers & Soda Bar “Good old-fashioned burgers and bottled soda.”

126 Kilmayne Drive, Cary (919) 466-0055; corbettsburgers.com

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Duck Donuts “Warm, delicious and just the way you like them.”

100 Wrenn Drive #10, Cary (919) 468-8722; duckdonuts.com/location/cary-nc Gonza Tacos y Tequila “Award-winning Colombian-Mexican cuisine.”

525-105 New Waverly Place, Cary (919) 653-7310; cary.gonzatacosytequila.com Herons “The signature restaurant of The Umstead Hotel and Spa.” 100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary; (919) 447-4200; theumstead.com/dining/restaurants-raleigh-nc La Farm Bakery “Handcrafted daily … only the freshest ingredients.”

4248 NW Cary Parkway, Cary; 220 W. Chatham St., Cary; 5055 Arco Street, Cary (919) 657-0657; lafarmbakery.com

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Pro’s Epicurean Market & Café “Gourmet market, café and wine bar.”

211 East Chatham Street, Cary; (919) 377-1788; prosepicurean.com

Dine Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen “Exceptional renderings of classic Southern dishes.”

7307 Tryon Road, Cary (919) 233-1632; lucky32.com/cary

Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits “Great food always, with a side of good times.”

8111-208 Tryon Woods Drive, Cary (919) 851-3999; 2025 Renaissance Park Place, Cary (919) 677-3999; ruckuspizza.com

Lugano Ristorante “Italian dining in a comfortable and casual atmosphere.”

1060 Darrington Drive, Cary (919) 468-7229; luganocary.com

Verandah “Southern casual environment in a modern, boutique hotel.”

301 A. Academy St., Cary (919) 670-5000; verandahcary.com

Mellow Mushroom “Beer, calzones and creative stone-baked pizzas.”

4300 NW Cary Parkway, Cary (919) 463-7779; mellowmushroom.com Pizzeria Faulisi “Simple foods from a simple way of cooking: a wood-burning oven.”

215 E. Chatham St., Suite 101, Cary pizzeriafaulisi.com

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Ironweed: Purple Reign Mention the word “wildflower,” and visions of native plants nattily adorned with bright, cheerful blooms on crisp spring days come to mind for many gardeners, but there are other indigenous pretties that patiently bide their time when it comes to shine. A good example is ironweed (Vernonia sp.).

First, allow me break down the name.

Ironweed gets an “iron” rating due to its stiff stems and, quite frankly, because this is a hardy plant that can take on tough growing conditions. As far as the “weed” tag goes; well, any native plant that can hold its own in a cultivated garden could be considered likewise.

Of the many kin in clan Vernonia, New York ironweed (V. noveboracensis) is one of the more commonly found in the Southeast, either wandering in the wild or waiting to be bought in nurseries. With an an open, gangly habit, this ironweed grows upwards to about 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide.

It sports thin, lance-shaped leaves, but the real eye-appeal comes with its late summer purple reign of light- to deep-amethyst, star-like flowers that dance in the slightest breeze on the skinny limbs.

Prefer Texas big? Go with the aptly named tall ironweed (V. altissima), in particular, the selection ‘Jonesboro Giant’, which, at heights up to 12 feet tall, looks like New York ironweed on steroids. Prefer dainty? Try narrow-leaf ironweed (V. lettermanii), a green, 2-foot-by-2-foot fuzzball that becomes festooned with purple blooms in the waning summer. Both can be found for sale online, but locally, Plant Delights Nursery (plantdelights.com) and Niche Gardens (nichegardens.com) are worth checking out for these and other ironweeds.

As with typical perennials, fall is a fine time to plant ironweed. Although many ironweeds will be found in moist areas in the wild, once established, they are tolerant of dry soil, especially in typical garden dirt. These natives will also produce a better flower show if planted in a sunny site. The petite narrow-leaf ironweed would work best at the front of a border bed, but its

NEW YORK IRONWEED

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While deer find ironweed unpalatable, its flowers are a big hit with butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.

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taller cousins do better visually when tucked in the back of a mixed planting area.

Finally, from the Extra Bonus Department: While deer find ironweed unpalatable, its flowers are a big hit with butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.

In addition, after the purple blooms fade L.A. Jackson to tan tuffs, birds is the former such as chickadees, editor of Carolina Gardener sparrows and goldMagazine. finches swoop in for a fall feast of ironweed seeds.

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Drought-busting rains are certainly welcomed in summer gardens, but they could be a problem for tomato growers.

Extended arid conditions followed by heavy showers can cause parched tomatoes to literally grow out of the skins, creating open cracks that shorten the storage life of the fruits. Prevent this by adding a 3to 4-inch-deep layer of mulch around the plants to help even out ground moisture availability. And water weekly when the rains don’t come.

The herb patch should be in highproduction mode now, but to keep from super-spicing up family meals to use such bounty, store some of the plentiful harvest. One of the easiest ways is to finely chop up herbs, sprinkle them in ice trays, fill with water and freeze for use later. By literally putting them on ice, herbs saved this way become easy, tasty additions to soups, sauces, stews and teas.

Removing weeds from ornamental and veggie beds by way of cultivation this month is not recommended, because such deep digging will hasten soil moisture loss and could damage roots of established plants.

Seeing large “spider webs” in your trees? At this time of year, more than likely, they are what fall webworms call home. An easy, all-natural way to dispatch these foliage-feasting pests is to tear open their protective nests. This allows birds and flying predator insects to swoop in and break up the webworm garden party.

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Your “Back-to-School” Personality According To Town

Written by the Author of Fuquay-Varina Memes Photographed by Jonathan Fredin

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

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Parents, how do you handle “back-toschool?” Do your kids pose in the front yard every year with a cute, Insta-worthy chalkboard?

Do you throw them on the bus with a celebratory mimosa in hand? Do you low-key feel bad about how happy you are to go an entire day without hearing “I’m bored?” Do you cry sorrowful mom tears and get in the carpool line an hour early, because you miss your precious angels (that’s crazy, but OK)?

Your answer might very well depend on the town in which you reside. Just like in middle school, you become who you hang around, so don’t be surprised if your ZIP code has drastically, if subconsciously, affected your parenting style.Which “back to school” parents do you identify with? Are you living in the wrong town?

Read on to find out. *ETA: Despite the obvious stereotypes; no Karens were harmed in the creation of this article HOLLY SPRINGS: ANNOYINGLY IMPRESSIVELY WELL-PREPARED

Parents in Holly Springs started asking “back to school” related questions on the Interwebs back in June, so I think it’s safe to say that Kayden’s Under Armour backpack has been stuffed full of Ticonderoga pencils since July 4th. Oh, you’re not a type A person? Trust me, just a few months of living in this town will have you hiring private tutors and polishing your porch lanterns. Just remember, no self-respecting Holly Springs mom would show up to the bus stop wearing pajamas! Crossfit opens at 6 a.m., and they’re either on their way

QUIT IT WITH THE PINTEREST LUNCH BOXES ALREADY.

or they’ve just returned and wearing the workout clothes to prove it.

FUQUAY-VARINA: COMPLETELY CLUELESS

Fuquay parents crowding the aisles at Walmart and fighting over the $0.99 glue sticks a day before school starts? Typical. If you find yourself in a blind panic with less than 24 hours before your child starts school, this might be the town for you. Do you struggle to remember what dividers looks like? Do school supply lists asking you for three-ring, poly, pronged, five-tab, and 10-pocket folders give you stress IBS? Do you find yourself buying the store-brand pencils even though the school “recommends” Dixon or Ticonda-whatever? Yeah, welcome to the club. On

the plus side, Fuquay bus stops don’t have a dress code — you either look halfway decent, or you stay in the car because you may or may not be wearing pants.

APEX: THE OVERACHIEVER

It’s amazing that kids in Apex even have time for school given how many extra-curricular activities they’re involved in, but mama didn’t pay 500K for a house in a good school district for nothing! Approximately three weeks before school begins, Apex parents pick up their kids from tennis/swim/volleyball/lacrosse practice in their Honda Odysseys and descend upon Super Target in droves. Apex moms drain the Target school-supply section faster than they drain their wine their kids drain their iPhone batteries, so if you’re new in town, be aware that Janet bought that last 10-pack of erasers two weeks ago, and you’ll probably have to hit up OfficeMax. THANKS A LOT, JANET. CARY: THE PINTEREST PARENT

If you’re the type of parent who packs their kid’s lunch in a Bento box and cuts their crustless sandwiches into flowers, then you might be trying too hard living in Cary. People in Cary are as precious about “back to school” as they are their town’s color scheme (beige), so throwing a lunchable in a brown paper bag simply won’t do. By the time these kids get on the bus get dropped off at school, their moms have already cried a river of organic, essential oil-infused tears all over their favorite pair of TOMS. LILLINGTON/ANGIER: THE ANTI-CODDLER

Parents in Lillington and Angier don’t believe in coddling their kids, so don’t

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Parenting styles in Raleigh can vary widely, but most notable are North Hills moms that combine Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, and Satan himself a healthy dose of affluence. While Holly Springs and Apex residents rely on Dick’s to provide trendy backpacks and back-to-school wear, parents in Midtown go the extra mile and purchase brand names that are worth more than the laptop I’m using right now (honestly, that’s not hard).

By the time the class bell rings, Raleigh moms have already uploaded at least 25 back-to-school pics on Instagram and penned a poignant “open letter” to their kid on their blog. Bus-stop etiquette includes, HAHAHAHA just kidding, buses are for the plebs. MB

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Heard Rod Whitesell, Holly Springs High School

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athletic director, was named Athletic Director of the Year

by HighSchoolOT.com.

“It is a great honor to win this award,” Whitesell said.

“There are a lot of great athletic directors in the area, and to be recognized with Holly Springs is pretty great.”

The Holly Springs Golden Hawks brought home nine conference titles in the South Wake Athletic 4A Conference, including football, basketball and soccer.

Keith Faison

has been named principal at Holly Ridge Middle School in Holly Springs, formerly principal at Apex Elementary School since 2015 and before that assistant principal at Walnut Creek Elementary School in Raleigh from 2013-2015.

Jonathan Enns

will become the Wake County Public School system’s area superintendent for southwestern Wake. Enns will be one of nine area superintendents who will help oversee the more than 190 schools that will be open for the new school year.

Enns has been principal of Fuquay-Varina High School since 2014. He was named Wake County’s Principal of the Year in 2017 and was one of eight statewide finalists for Principal of the Year last year.

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Holly Springs

was recognized as one of the top 5 best places to raise a family in North Carolina, according to a report from WalletHub. Holly Springs earned No. 5 on the list, among several other Triangle-area towns: Cary at No. 1, Morrisville at No. 3, Apex at No. 6 and FuquayVarina at No. 13.

The report, according to WalletHub’s website, compared 87 cities across the state and considered four areas: family life and fun; education, health and safety; affordability; and socioeconomics.

Family life and fun considered, for example, playgrounds per capita, the weather and commute time. Education, health and safety took into account the quality of the school system, high school graduation rates and pediatricians per capita.

Affordability looked at both the cost of living and home affordability. And socioeconomics considered the divorce rate, the number of families living in poverty, the unemployment rate and foreclosure statistics, among other areas.

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two canned cocktails – Conniption Gin & Tonic and Cucumber Vodka Soda – won Silver Awards in the Tasting Category at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in May.

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Heard Nelson,

Coastal Credit Union board chair, was inducted into the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) Hall of Fame. Nelson is among four honorees that will be recognized this year during the AACUC Annual Conference in August.

“These credit union leaders are brilliant demonstrations of the credit union motto, of ‘People Helping People.’ Their contributions demonstrate diversity and inclusion within the credit union movement. We are excited to recognize their accomplishments,” said Adrian Johnson, AACUC chairman of the board.

Nelson has volunteered for Coastal for 25 years, and served on the board of directors for most of that time, and she has been the board chair since 2012.

She was previously recognized by the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 and by Credit Union Times with a Trailblazer Award in 2018. Also in 2018, she became Coastal’s first volunteer to earn the Credit Union Development Educator certification.

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(AIA) Triangle Section has announced a curated jury to review the homes that have been submitted

by AIA member architects for the upcoming Tour of Residential Architecture.

The self-guided tour showcases architect-designed homes throughout the ten-county Triangle region and will take place on two days this fall — Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27. The annual event fosters increased public awareness and accessibility to architecture with an in-depth look at the area’s most innovative residential design.

“This year’s jury will be tasked with curating the Tour based on the residences that have been submitted for consideration. We are excited about this new format as we strive to broaden the type of projects that are showcased on the Tour.

We want to celebrate the many different ways that people live” says Chad Volk, tour director.

The curated jury selected for the tour are: Amy Connor Murphy, ACM Design, Asheville, N.C. Doug Bothner, Ziger|Snead, Baltimore Greg Paul, Greg Paul Builders, Raleigh, N.C. Kevin Kennedy, Cluck Design Collaborative, Charlotte, N.C.

National Parent Teacher Association has awarded North Car-

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The American Institute of Architects

olina PTA with a two-year grant to educate parents on school report cards and on understanding data provided by the school system.

NCPTA is one of only five state PTAs nationwide selected to receive this grant.

With the grant, NCPTA will host educational events and trainings to educate parents on school report cards and help them read and interpret the reports.

“Knowledge is power and a facilitator,”

stated North Carolina PTA president Virginia Jicha. “This grant will help us empower parents with knowledge so they understand data to expect from local school districts and our State Department of Public Instruction.

The grant also enables us to train parents on how to interpret the data, therefore improving their ability to advocate on behalf of their children. All parties can come to the table with the same baseline of information and understanding. This is a win-win for parents and schools.”

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In Focus

Here’s Looking at zoo

By Jonathan Fredin A Javan gibbon puts on a show climbing and swinging for visitors at the Greensboro Science Center. The endangered primate (only 2,000 remain in the wild on the island of Java) is one of many exotic animals you can see at the center’s zoo, aquarium and museum.

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