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winner. Townspeople won't see any ny- lon pantyhose or hook-and-eye closures in this category. Instead, bodices and boots will be laced tight to accentuate wide sleeves, full skirts, wool stockings and playful pantaloons. Catch them if you can At the Rainbow Room, local high school students will be making a candy- covered history of their own as they transform Cumberland County historic sites, homes and landmarks into delecta- ble gingerbread creations. With eight of ten high schools hous- ing a culinary arts program, Chip Lu- cas, Coordinator of Career and Techni- cal Education for Cumberland County Schools, welcomed the opportunity to take the competition from professional to scholastic. "We've included a history lesson under the radar," Lucas admitted. "We've allowed teams to tour downtown buildings and meet local chefs for recipe suggestions and the down and dirty techniques and tips they'll need to pull it off," he said. Students have been diligently practic- ing with gingerbread batches and plan- ning out their candy and icing details. The contest also posed a perfect inter- disciplinary opportunity, relying on drafting classes to help with sketching and planning, as well as the art students to create banners and signs to showcase on the day. As anyone who's ever watched an epi- sode of "Cake Boss" knows, the process to put together a culinary masterpiece is painstaking. After designing the house on paper, there is a delicate balance be- tween baking the gingerbread, cutting out all of the pieces and turning their vision into a sweet-smelling reality. "Of course, it's not a live show. This isn't TLC," Lucas said. There's no handy video editing to chop up the months of preparation everyone has put into the competition, and teachers are already prepping for the inevitably dubious transportation from their school kitch- ens to the final display. "We're just really excited to see what they'll come up with," Lucas said. Students are hoping that excitement COMMIT TO GET FIT TODAY! Our professional fitness staff looks forward to getting you in better shape! • Cardio Cinema – take the boredom out of your cardio workout • Ladies only section • Challenging group exercise • Upscale, state-of-the-art equipment THE FIRST 100 People to Mention CityView Magazine Receive Zero Enrollment & No Payments Until February 2012 FIND US ON FACEBOOK! Search: OmniHealthAndFitnessFay • Complimentary personal training sessions • Exciting kids zone • Included Child Care • Membership accepted at more than 1,000 locations RESULTS START WHEN YOU DO! CALL TODAY! 910.423.OMNI (6664) O Trim The Holiday Fat! with Omni Health and Fitness Fayetteville 's Premier Family Fitness Center HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER 1400 Walter Reed Rd. (behind Zaxby's and Starbucks) | 910.423.6664 www.omnihealthandfitnessfay.com | www.facebook.com/omnihealthandfitnessfay CityViewNC.com | 47

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