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32 | September/October 2016 From the seeds of an idea, a Botanical Garden in Fayetteville is born "The Garden was conceived at Martha Duell's kitchen table, in the print of Roger Mercer's column, and with the cajoling, laughing and crying of dozens of committed supporters and volunteers. There were turbulent times at the beginning. It took hard work, sacrifice and perseverance, but the achievements are so rewarding." - C. Bruce Williams, Ph.D. 1988 Dr. Bruce Williams, the Director of Horticulture at Fayetteville Technical Community College; Mrs. Martha Duell, a community advocate; and garden columnist Roger Mercer conceive of a world-class botanical garden that would go miles toward improving the image of Fayetteville. 1989 Mercer uses his columns in The Fayetteville Observer to propose to the local citizenry a place that promised peace, tranquility, joy and beauty, plus income and recognition. After leading his audience on a poetic tour of this green dream, Mercer's public response becomes overwhelming, and the momentum begins. 1996 An 1886 farmhouse complex from the neighboring town of Eastover, originally built by Alexander Carter, is donated to the Garden through the actions of Hazel McCauley and the generosity of Larry and Susan Snider. The grouping also includes a small country store, corn crib and smoke house. The historical buildings hold the Garden's offices and gift shop from 1996 – 2011. 2006 Fayetteville Technical Community College celebrates the dedication of its Horticulture Education Center adjoining the Garden. Partnership opportunities between the two institutions began in 1999, through the efforts of Senator Tony Rand and Fayetteville's local legislative delegation. 2007 The Garden embarks on the Campaign for Natural Growth to finance its capital and expanding programs, with a one million dollar gift from charter member and honorary campaign chairwoman, Mrs. Dot Wyatt, in honor of her late husband John. The campaign is also led by chairs, Mrs. Joan Allen and Mr. Harvey Wright. 2011 The Wyatt Visitors Pavilion complex openes as a milestone which will elevate and expand the Garden's abilities to serve visitors and community. Today, over twenty-five years later, the Garden encompasses 80 acres of pine and hardwood forest, and boasts meticulously preserved natural areas of the region's indigenous plants, trees and wildlife. The cultivated garden areas showcase more than 2,000 varieties of ornamental plants, and include our renowned Daylily, Camellia and Hosta gardens. The River Walk, Heritage Garden, Children's Garden and Butterfly Stroll provide unique educational experiences for young and old alike. CV TeamLogic IT, a national provider of IT managed services and computer support, opened an office in our All America City. TeamLogic IT is unlike any other IT company in the Fayetteville area, delivering pro-active, secure and flexible IT system services and solutions to local businesses. "We offer customers pro-active services like cyber protection, data backup and desktop services, where other IT companies are primarily reactive to IT prob- lems," said Marty Cayton, owner and operator. With access to TeamLogic IT's network of 100+ techni- cians "IT solutions are only a phone call away." The idea to bring TeamLogic IT to Fayetteville was born from Cayton's acquisition of Karaman Com- munications from Mike Karaman last year. Karaman says, "This synergy with TeamLogic IT will give Karaman Communications' customers the oppor- tunity to better manage IT requirements, while providing new TeamLogic IT customers a platform for current and future growth." Call TeamLogic IT of Fayetteville today at 910.500.1391 for an initial assessment and discover how to pro-actively leverage technology to your advantage. They are located at 4424 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville, NC 28303. Visit them online at www.teamlogicit.com/ fayettevillenc for more information. Marty Cayton and Mike Karaman bring TeamLogic IT to Fayetteville A D V E R T O R I A L

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