Puzzle-solving in Apex

Jordan Blake, left, and James Elliott compete in the Toonik Tyme puzzle challenge at Abe Okpik Hall in Apex on Sunday evening. Eight teams of three competed for more than $1,000 in prizes in the 500-piece and 1,000-piece categories. The competition took place after the end of last month’s festival because the puzzles arrived late in the mail. (Photo by Daron Letts)