CityView Magazine

2 March 2023 MARCH 2023 On the cover: The hens and the roosters have free range on Christi Hartman's 17-acre farm near Lindon. But it's not like they have a free ride: The hens produce eggs. Many shoppers alarmed by the rising cost of eggs at the supermarket are taking to the backyard to supply eggs for their own tables. Jami McLaughlin finds out how to get started. Page 12. Photo by Cindy Burnham 18 Wallpaper's back After years out of favor as dated and troublesome, wallpaper is again adding patterns, texture and color to home decor. 28 Home away from home International students follow their dreams and celebrate their heritage at Methodist University. 40 Food favorites Where do you go when the cravings hit? Janet Gibson is your guide. 34 Way down yonder Gardeners who want to grow fruit trees in our region can go with varieties of apple, plum and pear. Roger Mercer is just as happy in the pawpaw patch.. 38 Health Cape Fear Valley's new orthopedics residency program boosts care in the community. 22 Women in Business 12 COMING IN APRIL COLUMNS Editor's Corner: Bobby Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Someday You'll Thank Me: Mar y Zahran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Family Matters: Claire Mullen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Good Reads: Diane Parfitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 The To-Do List: Your go-to spot for local events . . . . . . . . . . 44 Seen @ the Scene: A look at who was out and about . . . . . . 46 Children & Family Woodpeckers Calendar Tearaway 28 28 Leonardo Vargas is among the international students who have found a home at Methodist University. Photo by Tony Wooten

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