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FBI Special Agent, Tim Gannon, spoke to an enthusiastic audience about the Federal Bureau of Investigation at the Fuquay-Varina Community Library Summer Reading Program.
FBI Special Agent, Tim Gannon, spoke to an enthusiastic audience about the Federal Bureau of Investigation at the Fuquay-Varina Community Library Summer Reading Program.
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There were twelve creative cooks who entered the Teen Iron Chef Contest at the Fuquay-Varina Community Library. Front row (left to right): Nicholas Williams, Leigh Anne Lammi, Grace Rooks, Anna Fowler and Luke Lentini. back row (left to right): Victoria Outcatt, Alexis Pearce, Adina Stephens, Kendall Johnson, Jessica Leighton, Sarah Brown, William Fowler.
There were twelve creative cooks who entered the Teen Iron Chef Contest at the Fuquay-Varina Community Library. Front row (left to right): Nicholas Williams, Leigh Anne Lammi, Grace Rooks, Anna Fowler and Luke Lentini. back row (left to right): Victoria Outcatt, Alexis Pearce, Adina Stephens, Kendall Johnson, Jessica Leighton, Sarah Brown, William Fowler.
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These lucky judges got to sample the delicious entries in the Teen Iron Chef Contest at the Fuquay-Varina Community Library (from left to right): Marilyn Gardner, Naomi Riley, Janet Kangas, Sarah Newell, and Pat Barker. Thank you judges for your support!
These lucky judges got to sample the delicious entries in the Teen Iron Chef Contest at the Fuquay-Varina Community Library (from left to right): Marilyn Gardner, Naomi Riley, Janet Kangas, Sarah Newell, and Pat Barker. Thank you judges for your support!
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And the winners of the Fuquay-Varina Community Library 2012 Teen Iron Chef Contest are, from left, Luke Lentini, First Place with his Almond Cream Cheese Pound Cake; Adina Stephens, Second Place with her Bacon-Cheddar-Chives Scones; and Alexis Pearce, Third Place with her Strawberry Cream Cheese Fruit Dip. Turn to page 9 for more photos and Library happenings.
And the winners of the Fuquay-Varina Community Library 2012 Teen Iron Chef Contest are, from left, Luke Lentini, First Place with his Almond Cream Cheese Pound Cake; Adina Stephens, Second Place with her Bacon-Cheddar-Chives Scones; and Alexis Pearce, Third Place with her Strawberry Cream Cheese Fruit Dip. Turn to page 9 for more photos and Library happenings.
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Emily Collins of the Wake County Farm Bureau displays the seed terrarium that she provided to youngsters at the Fuquay-Varina Community Library Summer Reading Program.
Emily Collins of the Wake County Farm Bureau displays the seed terrarium that she provided to youngsters at the Fuquay-Varina Community Library Summer Reading Program.
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Steve McElhenny (left) and Andrew Cecil (right) from Bass Lake State Park shared their love of nature and especially owls at the Dream Big - Owl Program at the Fuquay-Varina Community Library.
Steve McElhenny (left) and Andrew Cecil (right) from Bass Lake State Park shared their love of nature and especially owls at the Dream Big - Owl Program at the Fuquay-Varina Community Library.
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FBI Special Agent, Tim Gannon, spoke to an enthusiastic audience about the Federal Bureau of Investigation at the Fuquay-Varina Community Library Summer Reading Program.

There were twelve creative cooks who entered the Teen Iron Chef Contest at the Fuquay-Varina Community Library. Front row (left to right): Nicholas Williams, Leigh Anne Lammi, Grace Rooks, Anna Fowler and Luke Lentini. back row (left to right): Victoria Outcatt, Alexis Pearce, Adina Stephens, Kendall Johnson, Jessica Leighton, Sarah Brown, William Fowler.

These lucky judges got to sample the delicious entries in the Teen Iron Chef Contest at the Fuquay-Varina Community Library (from left to right): Marilyn Gardner, Naomi Riley, Janet Kangas, Sarah Newell, and Pat Barker. Thank you judges for your support!

And the winners of the Fuquay-Varina Community Library 2012 Teen Iron Chef Contest are, from left, Luke Lentini, First Place with his Almond Cream Cheese Pound Cake; Adina Stephens, Second Place with her Bacon-Cheddar-Chives Scones; and Alexis Pearce, Third Place with her Strawberry Cream Cheese Fruit Dip. Turn to page 9 for more photos and Library happenings.

Emily Collins of the Wake County Farm Bureau displays the seed terrarium that she provided to youngsters at the Fuquay-Varina Community Library Summer Reading Program.

Steve McElhenny (left) and Andrew Cecil (right) from Bass Lake State Park shared their love of nature and especially owls at the Dream Big - Owl Program at the Fuquay-Varina Community Library.

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Lucy the Wonder Beagle sniffing in the snow on Saturday
Lucy the Wonder Beagle sniffing in the snow on Saturday
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Women’s Club shares the ‘puppy’ love
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The Fuquay-Varina Woman’s Club Public Issues Community Service Program collected items for the SPCA of Wake County from the club members. The group made a delivery Jan. 28 that included eight bottles of bleach, 10 boxes of dog treats, one large container of small dog treats, various small packages of dog treats, paper towels, seven cans of canned dog food, Kitten Chow and a $25 donation.  Darci VanderSlik accepted the donations along with one of the puppies for adoption.
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The Fuquay-Varina Woman’s Club Public Issues Community Service Program collected items for the SPCA of Wake County from the club members. The group made a delivery Jan. 28 that included eight bottles of bleach, 10 boxes of dog treats, one large container of small dog treats, various small packages of dog treats, paper towels, seven cans of canned dog food, Kitten Chow and a $25 donation. Darci VanderSlik accepted the donations along with one of the puppies for adoption.
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Bayleaf enjoying Oak Island
Garden Hut's Bayleaf  as a Sea Urchin
Garden Hut's Bayleaf as a Sea Urchin
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Pictured are Donate Life North Carolina's Katie Paulson, district supervisor Dean Almond, senior examiner Wendy Spainhour, examiner Mary Sawyer, examiner Todd Biggerstaff, DMV ambassador Karen Devine and examiner Gladys Tyer. Tammy Dunne with Donate Life North Carolina also helped to present the award to the office.
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Linda Hodge, left, and Linda Pilo display fine examples of fascinators.
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Auxiliary women hold Mother’s Day tea
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Brendan, 7, and his brother, Sean, visit Penn State University for the 2002 National Collegiate Men's Volleyball Championship.
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Realizing a longtime dream, Brendan Smith got the experience he had waited so long for at the NCAA Division III Men’s Volleyball National Championship that took place April 25 through 28 in Roches...
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The Wake Futbol Club’s U12 Girls were on a roll in April with three tournament wins in three weeks.
WakeFC’s U12 girls dominate tournaments in April
Wake Futbol Club’s U12 Girls were champions at the Coast Spring Classic in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The tournament was hosted by Coast Futbol Alliance on April 27 and 28 and featured more than 230 teams...
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Good books you won’t see on Bookwatch
Here are some important new books you will not learn about on UNC-TV’s North Carolina Bookwatch. Before I explain, let me tell you a little bit about the books. Popular novelist Clyde Edgerton’s “Papadaddy’s Book for New Fathers: Advice to Dads of All Ages” is based on what he has learned as...
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Frugal Family: Let the good times roll
Being the crazy planner that I am, I started thinking about my son’s birthday party. I always say that planning ahead can save you a lot of money. My son wants a train birthday party and so the search is on for ways to have a successful party without breaking the bank. One of the first ways I ...
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Triangle Wine has a great display of both local brews and imported beers.
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If you are reading this then it is official. I am pleased to say that the success and enthusiasm of the N.C. Beer Month articles have yielded a monthly column dedicated to everyone’s favorite carb...
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Kids know how to measure ingredients, enjoy the outcome
The students in Ms. Halsey’s fourth grade class have been learning capacity, measurements and equivalent measurements. So after a recent math lesson, I asked them to please bring in a recipe they ...
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