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CityViewNC.com | 59 We're always in the process of still build- ing," Stone Jr. explains. "It has been a long time coming," Stone Sr. says. "I started out with no loans, no subsidies and took it one step at a time." All the fishes Attached to the welcome building is the room where the fish are raised: one tank of catfish and one tank of tilapia. ese fish are raised in well water. e facili- ties are inspected by 27 federal agencies. ey come to check the soil and the water and the land. Even the health department makes a visit. "We want to make sure we are doing it right and proper and clean," Stone Jr. says. Cedar Creek Fish Farm celebrates the many cultures in Fayetteville. Stone Sr. notes that many different ethnicities come to buy seafood, and they all have different preferences. Americans typically won't buy a bushel of crab, whereas Asians will buy two or three bushels and serve it as an appetizer. Americans prefer the fish head to be cut off, while Hispanics will be insulted if the head has already been removed. As the old saying goes, "Nothing worth having comes easy," but the Stone's enjoy even the difficult aspects of having a farm, which includes more than just the fish swimming in the pond. Both father and son enjoy spending time in the sun, tending to farm chores and working the land. Stone Sr. takes pride in making sure the fields are kept up. He pre- fers working outside to excessive amounts of paperwork. "Working in the back ponds, growing and harvesting, it's not all glamour, but it drives me crazy when I'm not able. e farm is fun. It's when I get to play," he said. When families come to visit Cedar Creek Fish Farm for the day—and it is fam- ily friendly, there are no age restrictions—it can be pure delight. Like we said, creatures of the sea aren't the only animals at Cedar Creek. e farm also raises chickens and sheep and eventually hopes to sell goats. Eggs are for sale, as well. Bunnies roam near the blueberry bushes and nearby there may be foxes. If you come early enough in the morning, you may be able to spot the two bald eagles down by the water. When people come to fish, no fishing license is required. W e Treat Your Pet Like Part Of Our Fa m ily! 910-426-3400 | www.fayettevillepetresort.com 2102 Strickland Bridge Rd. | Fayetteville, NC 28304 OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8am-1pm and 4:30-6:30pm Saturday: 3:00-5:00pm Sunday: 9:00-10:00am & 3:00-5:00pm MILITARY FAMILY OWNED SPA SERVICES: Grooming Shampoo Nail Trim Brush Outs Desheds ROOM TYPES: Indoor Rooms w/ private patios Jr. Suites Luxury Suites Kitty Condos FIND US On Facebook F a y e t t e v i l l e P e t R e s o r t • Luxury Pet Boarding • Large Indoor Rooms & Private Patios • • Grooming Service • On-Site Management Staff • PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE is common, but usually goes unrecognized. This disease can lead to disabling leg pain, foot ulcers, limb loss, aneurysm, stroke, and even death. RISK FACTORS INCLUDE: Over the age of 40 Smoker Diabetes Blood pressure Cholesterol Kidney disease ALL INSURANCES WELCOME ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Evaluation of Leg Pain Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Treatment of varicose veins and laser-RF closure Treatment of non-healing leg and foot ulcers VASCULAR CLINIC • Valley Cardiology, PA M. Akram Paracha, MD, FSCAI, RPVI 3656 Cape Center Drive Fayetteville, NC 28304 910.321.1012

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