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52 November 2022 "e tornado blew out the windows and took the roof off," she recalls. "Mike got the word out throughout the neighborhood to come and get the groceries. He made sure everyone got groceries." He also rebuilt the business. Kunik says she always knew Pate was a "go-getter who wants to offer the best produce at a fair price." She adds, "He's like a son to me." While the new Pate's Farm Market was in the works from the ground up, there was another setback. Mike contracted a severe case of pneumonia in 2019 while working at the farms and was put in a medically induced coma for two weeks and hospitalized for more than 40 days. Rochelle says she nearly lost him. And then, the pandemic struck. But Pate and his team overcame the challenges and delays of changing times. He credits his wife with holding down the fort and managing the staff, vendors, farmers and other suppliers, among other daily operations. "We are blessed. I couldn't do it without her," he says. Pate's Farm Market is at 6411 Raeford Road near Seventy-First High School. e nursery is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. e inside farmers market/grocery is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday. e food bar with country favorites is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday. Call 910-426-1575 or check Pate's Facebook page for daily menus. Pate and his team overcame the challenges and delays of changing times. He credits his wife with holding down the fort and managing the staff, vendors, farmers and other suppliers, among other daily operations. Hope Medical Clinic, PA 518 Sandhurst Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304 Phone: 910.500.0909 | Fax: 910.920.4224 www.hopemednc.com Accepting new patients All major insurances are accepted Providing same day walk-in appointment for established patients. Solomon T. Ghebregziabiher, MD Board Certified Jennifer L. Beard PA-C Board Certified

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