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July/August 2012

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Social Media CV At a crossroad with your business' social media needs? Let CityView take the wheel and drive! Call 910.423.6500 their membership. We're still very fo- cused on education, beautification and gardening, though, and we take on pro- jects that will accomplish those goals." The clubs also are known for their philanthropy in the community. They have planted flowers in the 'Hurley pots' downtown and helped to beautify Free- dom Memorial Park and the Linear Park. They have also raised money for the Cape Fear Botanical Gardens and the Poe House Gardens. They decorated the CARE Clinic entrance before the clinic's new building was dedicated and assisted in local efforts associated with Operation Christmas Child as well. To perpetuate the long standing tradi- Chances are you know someone who is fighting cancer – a friend or family member. There is something you can do to support those who are fighting cancer here at home. Make a comittment today. Show your support on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the MEDICAL ARTS CENTER in DOWNTOWN FAYETTEVILLE Registration at 9AM • Ride at 9:45AM • Walk at 10AM www.RibbonWalkForCancer.org 64 | July/August • 2012 tion of inspiring future gardeners, clubs develop junior gardening programs. For Dig and Dream Garden Club President Dottie Lowell, gardening is a way to bridge the generation gap. Their junior club, The Seedlings, meets at Margaret Willis Elementary School every week, and the children help plant and weed the garden there. The club includes several members well into their 80s, who remain active. Aſter all, they wouldn't want to be shown up by 96-year-old member Betty Holloway. "Our older members provide a great wealth of knowledge and help us keep gardening from becoming a lost art," Lowell said. "They may not still be digging, but they are definitely still dreaming." CV

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