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20 | September/October 2015 as President of Cheer Ltd., one of five businesses that she and her husband, Tim, own and operate from North Fayetteville. Gwen also serves on the advisory board of the Reeves School of Business at Methodist. In 1993, Gwen and Tim moved into a home in King's Grant, a gated community centered around an 18-hole championship golf course and built a home there in 1997. eir son and daughter, both married, with two children each, live in King's Grant, as well. Of their steadfast commitment to the area, Gwen said, "You'd think we're unique, but we aren't. ere are so many families who love the north side and will always live here." Dining Out e explosion in development ushered in many new eateries and destinations, but according to Gwen, there have always been great places to eat on the north side. "You know," said Gwen, "people don't think of Ramsey Street as a restaurant destination, because all of the restaurants aren't in a row like they are on McPherson, Morganton or Skibo. But, you can get the best Calabash-style seafood and terrific barbeque at Peaden's, delicious subs at Decker's Brickoven, great steaks at Scrub Oaks, super piz- zas at the original Pierro's and amazing country cooking at the Rainbow." Of the strategic decision to bring a contemporary niche menu to the area, Gwen said, "My husband, Tim, always wanted to make a run at owning a restaurant and saw a need in North Fayetteville." Scrub Oaks offerings include upscale dishes like sesame crusted ahi tuna with wasabi aioli, to pub fare, with a popular twist, like burgers and fried pickles. "He knew the kind of food he wanted to bring to the area and had a very clear vision. We love great food, great wine and a good cocktail in a relaxed atmosphere. Sometimes people come in and say, 'I don't even know where I am. Am I in the best sports bar in the world or am I in an upscale restaurant?' e answer is, 'yes to both,'" laughed Gwen. Northside Neighborhoods Traveling north on US route 401, hustle and bustle fades slowly to agrarian coun- tryside. In addition to mature, established neighborhoods like Kinwood, College Lakes and a golf community at King's Grant, the area offers Greystone Farms, an Photo by Michelle Bir "Sometimes people come in and say, 'I don't even know where I am. Am I in the best sports bar in the world or am I in an upscale restaurant?' The answer is, 'yes to both.'" – Gwen Holtsclaw, owner A SHAW FLOORING GALLERY CARPET | CERAMIC | HARD WOOD | LAMINATE The finest in floor coverings since 1965 WEBB CARPET COMPANY SHAWFLOORS.COM WWW.KATHYIRELAND.COM 910.485.5865 • 435 WESTWOOD 910.488.5685 • 3915 RAMSEY ST. WWW.WEBBCARPET.NET Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm | Sat: 10am-2pm CELEBRATING 50 YEARS IN BUSINESS Shaw tile and stone and Webb Carpet meet the highest standard … yours. Turn to Webb Carpet for the style you've been looking for. THE HIGHEST STANDARD… YOURS.

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