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SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018 UCW 67 Best of Fayetteville Best Library Branch Cliffdale Branch 6882 Cliffdale Rd. 910-864-3800 or www.cumberland.lib.nc.us Cliffdale Regional Library opened its doors to the public on March 16, 1991. Over its 27 years of service to the resi- dents of Cumberland County, it has offered countless oppor- tunities for lifelong learning, access to digital resources and a welcoming place for the community to gather. As one of eight library locations in Cumberland County, Cliffdale remains one of the busiest. During the last fiscal year, its customers checked out nearly 158,000 print materi- als and nearly 45,000 multimedia items such as audio books, DVDs, and music CDs. It welcomed 8,366 participants to 356 programs, and its meeting rooms were used by 9,886 people. In complimenting the service she received at Cliffdale Regional Branch, one customer stated, "The librarians and assistants are always courteous, knowl- edgeable and professional as they are at all the branches. The Cumberland County Library is one of the most important services in my life at this time." Best Private School Fayetteville Academy 3200 Cliffdale Rd. 910-868-5131 or www.fayettevil- leacademy.com Ray Quesnel, Head of School, you are in the news! Congratulations! With over 30 private Christian schools in Cumberland County, you and the exceptional fac- ulty and staff at the Fayetteville Academy have been recog- nized as the best of the best when it comes to private schools serving the Fayetteville, Fort Bragg and Cumberland County community. This means that Up & Coming Weekly readers recognize and appreciate the achievements, accomplishments and impact the academy has had on local chil- dren and the community in general. Never straying from its commitment to encouraging children to be themselves while achieving their full potential, the Fayetteville Academy is recognized as a well-rounded school with a near perfect balance of academic excellence, music, performing and visual arts, and athletics. With a staff and faculty of 60 and 400 plus students, Fayetteville Academy is the only independent nonsectarian pre-K -12th grade school in Cumberland County. This allows the school to boast a 13- to-1 student-teacher ratio. All great schools depend on great leadership. Wonderful job, Ray Quesnel and team. It is evident this community feels the Fayetteville Academy is the very best of the best. Best Pool/Spa Company Hallmark Spa & Pools 2911 Fort Bragg Rd. 910-485-1188 or www.hallmarkspapools.com In 1968, Raymond and Renate Scholz founded Hallmark Spa & Pools as a divi- sion of the Scholz Construction Com- pany. Today, it is the largest pool and spa business in Fayetteville and offers everything you need to get through a back-to-school pool bash or to create a backyard oasis just for you. For its entire 50 years, contributions to charity have always been a major feature of Hallmark. Since its founding, the company has regularly contributed to nonprofit organizations like Make a Wish Foundation and Wounded Warrior Project and numerous school athletic programs. Today, it remains the largest pool and spa business in Fayetteville. Hallmark continues to be the go-to lo- cal dealer for all your pool and spa-relat- ed needs, including pools, spas, hot tubs, pool supplies, water features, outdoor grills and pool fencing. You can also browse a collection of pool tables in store. The company gets information and support from the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals. One client summed up her dealings with Hallmark this way. "Absolute best customer service ever,'' she wrote. "I refer anyone I meet that has a pool or spa needs to them. I'm a customer for life now.'' Best Place to get a Tattoo/Body Piercing Evolution Ink 5924 Cliffdale Rd. 910-323-2243 or www.evolutioninkstudio.com This marks the fifth straight year that Evolu- tion Ink has won the Best of Fayetteville award for tattoo and body piercing, and it's definitely not an accident. Owners Bill and Betty Brown run a business that's completely family-friendly. Clients, which the Browns said range from pastors to soccer moms to service members, feel safe bringing their children with them when they visit. No drugs or alcohol are used anywhere on the premises, and kids are given fake tattoos and gummy bears while they wait for their parents' appointments to be done. Customer service is the studio's No. 1 priority, including hiring excellent tattoo artists who cater to their clients' personalities and desires. The Evolution Ink tat- tooists hail from all over the country and beyond – artists have moved from Ohio, Michigan, Florida, Louisiana and Cuba and Puerto Rico to work here. Several have over 20 years' experience in the industry. The entire Evolution Ink complex is one of the biggest, busiest and finest tattoo and piercing studios in the United States. This April, Fayetteville also enjoyed the debut EvolutionInk Tattoo Convention 2018, which featured Ink Masters from SpikeTV's popular show, discounted tattoo prices, food, live music and whole- some community fun. Stop by and explore the more than 6,000 feet of excellence and comfort the business has to offer.