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I MEET A LOT of people in this line of work … and in preparing this particular Family Issue, most of them were children.

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There’s no better mood booster than the wide-eyed, gutsy wonder of kids. And when it comes to sharing their oh-so-serious thoughts, children are downright educational, in that life skills reminder sort of way.

For example, this bit of wisdom came from 10-yearold Emma: “Have an open mind about all people; don’t just have one kind of friend.” (Read more of this story on page 28.)

Note to self, in this ever-changing world.

You’ll also meet our Notable Teens in this issue, on page 20. The accomplishments of Samantha, Sabrina and Ben are impressive, and their outlooks exciting.

“Keep your options open and keep your head up,” Samantha said. “Don’t limit yourself. You can be anything you want to be.”

And even though I’ve lived decades longer than she has, I believe her.

I hope the words on these pages inspire you to believe, too.

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Vocalist and pianist Samantha Childers created a music education program for underprivileged children as her Girl Scout Gold Award project. Today she’s a Teaching Fellow at Elon University. “Options and opportunity are what teaching is all about,” she says.

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Service in Harmony Longtime Girl Scout Samantha Childers brings music to children at The Carying Place WRITTEN BY NANCY PARDUE PHOTOGRAPHED BY JONATHAN FREDIN

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pend a bit of time with vocalist and pianist Samantha Childers of Cary, and you’ll discover the two words most important to her: music and opportunity.

“I’m learning that the opportunities you’re given impact the way your life plays out,” said Samantha, 19, a rising sophomore at Elon University and aspiring high school choir teacher. “I’ve had my feet in so many pools — swimming, soccer, piano lessons, singing — and my parents have always been willing to support me, to let me test out what I might want to do.”

The daughter of Wayne and Susie Childers, sister to Leah, 16, and an Athens Drive High alumna, Samantha also credits strong relationships outside the family for her success: “I’ve had good, caring music teachers, and Girl Scout leaders who care about who you are, and go the extra mile.”

Growing up, Samantha climbed the ranks in Girl Scouts from Daisy at age 5 to Brownie, Junior, Cadette and Senior, finding meaning in volunteerism. She earned Scouting’s Bronze and Silver awards, and then faced a big decision — whether to go for the Gold.

“Not many people go for the Gold Award,” she said. “It’s like climbing a cliff. It’s a huge commitment. But I don’t quit things, and felt like I needed to try.”

The highest achievement in Girl Scout-

“Look forward; think a little bit into the future about what you want to do, and don’t limit yourself. You can be anything you want to be.”

— Samantha Childers

ing, the Gold Award is earned through completion of a seven-step project addressing a community issue both now and for the future.

Applicants investigate, create a project plan, gather feedback from Scouting advisors, then take action for the cause.

Hailing from a musical family — her dad played snare for the Florida State University Marching Chiefs, and both of her grandmothers formally studied music — Samantha chose Spread the Music as her project.

Her goal was to bring music to underprivileged children via The Carying Place, a Cary nonprofit which provides homeless, working families with short-term housing and life skills training. All told, she spent a year in planning and materials development for a total of more than 100 project hours, exceeding Gold Award requirements.

“My goal was to expose children to music who might not have the opportunities I’ve had,” Samantha said. “Options and

opportunity are what teaching is all about.”

Lindsay Bui, who was then on staff at The Carying Place, offered Samantha direction on how her project fit into the center’s programming for children.

“Samantha’s program involved learning and fun, and became something the kids looked forward to each week,” said Bui. “It was beneficial for them to look up to her as a young adult, and know that they could learn music basics and to play instruments too.”

Samantha developed a series of five workshops, including lesson plans and related activities for each. She introduced the children to music of numerous genres and cultures, helped them experience instruments first hand, taught breathing techniques for singing, and led them in crafting maracas and pan pipes.

She even taught music theory, including tapping out rhythms and experimenting with score dynamics.

“I wanted to show them that making music is complex, but you can express yourself through it,” Samantha said. “Most children enjoy doing something creative, from coloring to dancing. Helping them discover that in themselves through arts education is important. It benefits students to have classes in which they can sing, dance, draw, play an instrument; it’s good for their self-esteem continued on page 26 CARY MAGAZINE 21

A founding member of The Forge Initiative, formerly known as Wake Robotics, Ben Whipker built his first 3D printer from scratch in 2013, on the family’s kitchen table. Now he’s helping to launch The Forge Initiative at Durham’s American Underground, to offer tech and leadership opportunities to youth and adults.

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Tech Trouble-Shooter Ben Whipker uses his engineering know-how to solve problems and build machines for the digital age WRITTEN BY NANCY PARDUE PHOTOGRAPHED BY JONATHAN FREDIN

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en Whipker goes looking for trouble.

And in his high-tech world, he usually finds it.

“Hands-on and lots of problem-solving; I have to have that to be happy,” Ben said.

Newly 19, he’s grown from a kid who modified the inner workings of his Nerf guns for better performance, to a technical engineer who builds robots and 3D printers, and is launching a startup in Durham’s American Underground @ Main business incubator.

That opportunity arose when Ben, as a founding member of Cary-based nonprofit The Forge Initiative, formerly known as Wake Robotics, presented during the 2014 Leadership Triangle Awards Gala and met Michael Goodmon, head of American Underground and part of the Capital Broadcasting ownership family.

Now Ben and fellow Forge alumni Kyle Mellendorf and Maria Hunter Mackie are at work on a market analysis for The Forge Initiative at American Underground, a center aiming to create tech and leadership development opportunities for youth and adults.

“The team at Wake Robotics has done a fantastic job of growing their work and impact over the past few years, and it showed me that they could build a real organization capable of impacting young people,” said Goodmon.

“We’re in the drawing phase and will begin work on the space this fall,” he said.

“We’ve provided an office for them to work from this summer so they can be immersed in the startup community and really understand what the needs are. We are very excited about this partnership.”

Ben says his love of engineering was sparked through participation in the FIRST Lego League, an organization which introduces children to science and technology, then honed at The Forge Initiative.

“It’s a continuous puzzle.

There’s always that next thing to solve.”

— Ben Whipker

Founded in 2010 by Ben’s mom and teacher, Linda Whipker, Ph.D., and by Kate Ivers, the competitive group offers hands-on technology exploration, and partners with area organizations including Cary Parks and Recreation to bring STEM activities to the community.

The Forge Initiative is currently raising funds to open a facility in downtown Cary that will offer space to expand the program to more families.

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Ben, also the son of Dr. Brian Whipker, an N.C. State horticultural science professor and researcher, and brother to Jeremy, 9,

built his first 3D printer from scratch on the family’s kitchen table, in 2013.

A Prusa 12, it was constructed of parts ordered from around the world.

“It looked like a prism,” Ben said. “It was difficult, and I pulled data and documentation from everywhere. Many of my parts were incompatible. But I discovered that troubleshooting is fun.”

To date, Ben has built four 3D printers and calibrated 11; used and taught laser cutters, CNC machines and lathes; and built and repaired computers as a business.

He’s also employed at At Large Graphics in Cary, where staff have built a large-format, 48-by-24-inch 3D printer with custom nozzles.

“What I saw in Ben is a desire to learn and the experience, through Wake Robotics, to advance our manufacturing through 3D printing,” said At Large owner Al Calderon.

“We’re all about the latest technology here, and Ben has helped build and troubleshoot that machine, which is now at viable production status.

“He also works on laser cutting and engraving projects,” Calderon said, “and with electroluminescence,” which provides animated lighting effects. “He has the knowledge, and a great positive attitude.”

Also a gamer, Ben has built a Minecraft server for the Cary Homeschoolers group, and continued on page 26 CARY MAGAZINE 23

Sabrina Smith, 18, of Holly Springs, has traveled the world to compete in baton twirling competitions, and in the fall will attend the University of South Carolina on a twirling scholarship. “It’s a fun sport. It’s unique, and that’s my favorite part about it,” she said. “I can go into a job interview, and if they say, ‘Tell me something interesting about yourself,’ I have this.”

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Whirled Traveler Baton twirler Sabrina Smith has traveled the world competing and spreading good will WRITTEN BY AMBER KEISTER PHOTOGRAPHED BY JONATHAN FREDIN

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abrina Smith is a globe-trotting elite athlete. She’s performed on three continents. She’s competed for international titles, as an individual and on a team.

But don’t look for her sport in the Olympics, at least not yet, because Sabrina is a baton twirler.

“Every time I talk about twirling, people say, ‘Oh my grandma did that,’ or ‘Oh, my aunt did that,’ ‘Oh, my mom did that,’” she said. “But it’s changed a lot and developed into more of a competitive sport, which a lot of people don’t understand.”

When Sabrina flows through her routines, her graceful movements resemble rhythmic gymnastics or modern dance. But at the same time she is throwing and catching up to three batons, the hollow metal rods spinning high above her head.

Her skill and artistry have helped Sabrina, who graduated in May from Holly Springs High School, win a number of significant titles. They include Miss Majorette of the midAtlantic, which includes Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland, and Miss Majorette of North Carolina. She was on the Dynamics Dance Twirl Team in 2012, when the Maryland-based group won the Junior Twirl world championship in Neuchatel, Switzerland. In February, she qualified to compete against twirlers from around the globe in the International Cup set for Aug. 10-11 in Abbotsford, British Columbia.

But Sabrina’s most memorable moment

wasn’t at a competition. Last September, she was one of 14 elite baton twirlers, aged 16 and 17, to visit Trujillo, Peru, as ambassadors for the annual Festival of Spring. The twoweek, all-expenses-paid trip was sponsored by the Lions Club of Trujillo.

“It was my favorite experience for my twirling career, probably for the rest of my life,” she said.

“I am so blessed and grateful that I have twirling in my life.”

— Sabrina Smith

The girls and their bodyguards traveled around Peru for personal appearances, parades, performances, parties and other events.

“We were treated like royalty,” she said.

Of all those experiences, she says the children she met at orphanages in Trujillo will stay in her heart. Seeing their smiles and their positive outlook in the face of adversity made Sabrina appreciate her own advantages.

“It was emotional, but it changed my view on a lot of things in life,” she said. “I am so blessed and grateful that I have twirling in my life, and that I live here and have great things, great parents.”

Her family has supported and encouraged her in her sport. Sabrina’s grandmother, mother, aunt and sister are all former twirlers. Sabrina’s father, LeRoy Smith, who is

also Holly Springs’ fire chief, is her biggest fan, she says. And he’s handy to have around when she’s practicing one of her most challenging routines — the flaming batons.

“You have to know what you’re doing with those,” she said. “But my dad has been helping me, because he’s a firefighter. He said, ‘I have to be around when you do that.’

Those honestly scare me a little bit.”

The support of her coach, Lori Cobb, has also been invaluable. When the family moved to Holly Springs from Maryland three years ago, Sabrina couldn’t train with her team any more. Cobb stepped in, traveling to North Carolina from her home in Yorktown, Va., at least once a month for four- or five-hour training sessions. In the summer Cobb holds twirling camps to augment the individual coaching.

This summer, in addition to the twirling camps, the marathon practices, and the national and international competitions, Sabrina has two weeks of band camp at the University of South Carolina, where she’ll begin classes in the fall. Sabrina admits that all that practice is sometimes hard to get through, but she tries to focus on what’s ahead for her.

“It’s the will to twirl in college, because that’s the most fun,” she said. “I have four years to twirl on the field.”

She will perform with two other featured twirlers and the “Mighty Sound of the Southeast” USC marching band. The continued on page 26 CARY MAGAZINE 25

BACK TO SCHOOL NOTABLE TEENS Ben Whipker continued from page 23

says he likes Minecraft and Skyrim games for their modification opportunities.

“It’s a continuous puzzle,” he said of his work. “There’s always that next thing to solve.”

Ben describes the 3D printing process in a way that draws in his listener, noting that sea turtles are the true test of 3D print quality.

“The turtle’s flat fins are a single layer of print, and its head tests how well your printer is cooling the filament,” he said.

“When it comes out of the nozzle, the filament is a sticky goo. It’s up to the fans to cool the printed layer enough for the next layer to have a solid base. Having the temperature off by a single degree, or 5 degrees, makes a difference.”

As part of The Forge Initiative’s mission to mentor, Ben has also become known for nudging students toward solutions.

“Ask Ben. He’ll know,” is a common refrain among the group, on topics from programming to pneumatics.

“I might not know, but apparently Samantha Childers continued from page 21

and development.”

By supplying The Carying Place with videos of each workshop, her lesson plans, visuals and music clips, Spread the Music sessions can be replicated to continue inspiring children.

“It is certainly set up in a way that everything is there to do; if another volunteer wants to help, staff can literally pull the lesson book or videos from the shelf,” Bui said.

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I’m good at walking people through it,” he said. “Sometimes others know better, and I know who to go to. Plus, I know the parts it’s OK to break. Some students are afraid of that, but you learn a lot more by failing.

It makes it easier to try things outside of your comfort zone.”

His willingness to step out is also paying off in networking skills.

“Now I know I can talk with confidence about the topic,” Ben said, “and maybe it relates to something someone else is doing. I think it’s important to find something to be immersed in, and become an expert.”

Ben, who’s also got a good ear for music, plans to pursue an engineering degree following his busy “gap year.”

“Through The Forge Initiative, I’ve been exposed to various paths that have helped me narrow down what I want to do,” he said. “I can take a gap year to open The Underground Forge, instead of going straight from high school to college, explore what I want to do. I’m happier knowing I can do this.” t

Arts Center, this year as lead teaching assistant.

As Elon’s only current music education major who is also a Teaching Fellow, Samantha is working to grow musically, and plays synthesizer in the Elon Fire of the Carolinas marching band. She teaches in the university’s Music in the Village program, a community outreach for children and their parents that promotes musical literacy.

Samantha speaks Spanish, loves science and adores Shark Week on the Discovery Channel, and enjoys travel. So far she’s been to Italy, London, Paris, Germany, Austria and Spain, and this coming spring will study in Costa Rica as part of the Teaching Fellows program.

“Being a music education major and a

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audition-only spot comes with scholarships to defray the out-of-state tuition.

Sabrina looks forward to the camaraderie of twirling on a team, but she’s also excited to perform with the renowned band. Because of her competition schedule, she missed the chance to twirl for her high school. For each college football game, the band has to learn new songs and formations, so the twirlers have to learn new routines as well.

“I have to do something different for every game,” she said. “You have the same fans, the same student section, so we have to change it up.”

Sabrina says she will continue competing in twirling events throughout her college career. After that, she’s not sure. She wants to be a pediatrician, but said, “Coaching a few little twirlers would be fun as a hobby.”

Whatever her long-term plans, Sabrina clearly enjoys the sport and where it has taken her.

“It’s a cool sport,” she said. “It’s dance, gymnastics, a combined sport. I think it should be known to the world.” t

Teaching Fellow at Elon is what I’m most proud of, and what defines me,” she said.

“The Gold Award was a stepping stone; it propelled me. I gained initiative and independence, and learned patience, by doing something that couldn’t be done in an hour or a day.

“It was a lot of work, but it’s something people really respect. I gained new perspective and am really proud of it; I even got a Gold Award magnet for my car!”

To others striving to make a difference, Samantha offers this advice: “Keep your options open and keep your head up. Look forward; think a little bit into the future about what you want to do, and don’t limit yourself.

You can be anything you want to be.” t

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Emma Key enjoys reading mysteries, and is looking forward to the new school clubs she can join as a rising fifth-grader. She’s got some great advice for Hayes Chisholm, 6, who’s feeling confident about the start of his kindergarten year because he already knows that 2+2 = 4, and loves pizza. “Don’t just have one kind of friend,” Emma says. “Pick people who respect you, who have fun with you, and who want to play.”

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BACK TO SCHOOL ADVICE FOR THE FIRST DAY

“Have an open mind about all people; don’t just have one kind of friend.”

— Emma Key, rising 5th-grader at Resurrection Lutheran School in Cary

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Advice for kids facing back-to-school jitters WRITTEN BY NANCY PARDUE PHOTOGRAPHED BY JONATHAN FREDIN

EVERY YEAR about this time, at every

school across our area, someone is having a “first day.”

Exciting? Yes. Nerve-wracking? That, too.

“My first day of high school was particularly terrifying,” said Matt Scialdone, Wake County’s 2015-16 Teacher of the Year. “We had just moved from New York to Charlotte, so I was in a completely new school, in a new state.”

Now a teacher of English I and AfricanAmerican Literature at STEM school Middle Creek High in Apex, Scialdone also leads freshmen orientation sessions.

“Kids come to school justifiably terrified of looking like a freshman — nobody wants to be that guy looking at his schedule, then looking all around,” he said. Many arrive stressed about grades, and getting into honors classes or college.

“English is a high-stakes class, because

failing it means you stay a freshman,” Scialdone said. “And the block schedule means four classes of 90 minutes each. For kids who are easily bored or distracted, this is a big test. But teachers are aware of that. I keep my students moving around, and we integrate technology.

“STEM education is about creating problem solvers and creative thinkers,” he said. “The vision is to teach kids to collaborate, communicate, troubleshoot and figure out cause and effect, in different settings. We want people who see not obstacles but opportunities.”

So what’s this longtime teacher’s advice on transitioning to a new school year?

“Visit your school in advance,” Scialdone said. “Go to orientation; every Wake County school has them. We give kids their schedules, and walk them around the building.”

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Matt Scialdone teaches English and literature at Middle Creek High, and leads freshmen orientation sessions. From homework to grades to social media, he offers tips for students and parents on transitioning to a new school year.

Tips from the Teacher »

Visit your school in advance, and

attend orientation sessions.

»

Sign on and learn the

communication tools teachers use; you too, parents!

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Not syncing with a certain teacher?

Wait 90 minutes for the next class.

»

Nobody uses a locker, for two

reasons: Large, multi-building campuses and fewer textbooks thanks to technology.

»

Extracurricular clubs, sports and

arts? Do them!

»

Shop clubs, then invest your time

in 1 or 2 favorites; become president!

» »

Volunteer, or get a job.

Back away from social media when

it becomes negative.

»

Be open to new experiences and

people; that’s how you grow.

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a click away for both students and parents: Teachers use Blackboard, Weebly or Edmodo pages to post homework and electronic versions of class handouts.

“Find out which tools your teachers use, sign on and learn how to use them,” he said.

“I use Remind to send messages regarding upcoming quizzes, with the ‘carrot’ of bonus points for those who opt in.”

One great thing about high school, Scialdone says, is that students have eight teachers each year.

“There are more opportunities to find those teachers you really connect with, who are game-changing for you,” he said. “And if you’re not syncing up with a teacher, just wait 90 minutes!”

What about extracurricular activities?

“Do them, do them, do them!” Scialdone said. “We have clubs covering so many different interests, and a process to start new clubs. Use your freshman year to shop, find one or two clubs you’re interested in, and really invest your time.

“By junior or senior year, become the

“Kids come to school justifiably terrified

of looking like a freshman — nobody

wants to be that guy looking at his schedule, then looking all around,” — Matt Scialdone, Wake County’s 2015-16 Teacher of the Year

club president or vice president. When colleges see that, they know you didn’t just attend; you made decisions about running that club.”

Also, he says, check out opportunities in sports, the arts, volunteerism, or the “ultimate extracurricular,” a job.

When it comes to social media, Scialdone said, “It’s an awesome tool, but as soon as social media turns negative, back away from it. Be the bigger person; don’t forward or re-tweet negativity.”

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Rising fifth-graders Emma Key, 10, of Resurrection Lutheran School in Cary, and Carter Anderson, 10, of Ravenscroft, shared the benefits of their experience with incoming kindergarteners Hayes Chisholm, 6, and Hope Kalorin, 5.

“Ms. Smith is our kindergarten teacher here,” Emma told Hayes. “She gives fun treats and takes you on field trips, and you get to listen to stories. She’s a big nature person too. But she’s strict, if you don’t behave well.”

“Well, I already know math, like 2+2 is 4, and 5+5 is 10,” declared Hayes.

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Hope Kalorin, who has a pet hedgehog named Meatball, gets some fifth-grade wisdom from Carter Anderson: “Everything in math revolves around basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, so learn those,” she says. And, “Bring extra, extra pencils because they’re easy to lose or get sharpened too far.” Both are students at Ravenscroft. continued from page 31

“It’s a little scary coming to kindergarten, but once you get there, it’s fun,” Carter told Hope. “I’ve liked all of my teachers. Try not to do things your teacher doesn’t like, like talk out of turn or use a marker instead of a pencil.

“Everyone starts out at the same level in kindergarten. Everything in math revolves around basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, so learn those. And when you know how to read and write, it makes things easier in your learning career.

I have an older sister who teaches me things she learns in her grade, like Spanish, so that’s an advantage.”

When it comes to meeting people, Emma said, “Have an open mind about all people; don’t just have one kind of friend.

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with you, and who want to play.”

“You want to find people who look nice and might have the same interests as you do,” Carter added. “If you make one friend you’ll start making more and more. That’s a skill you’ll use throughout your life, to make things better everywhere.”

On dining, Emma said, “Don’t go crazy or be loud at lunch. You can talk with your friends, but don’t shout across the room. Stay in your seat, clean up your personal area so there are no crumbs on the floor, and wash your hands.”

“The obvious rule is no food fights,” Carter said. “And the food here is good, not slop. My favorite is the pasta. It tastes just like you’d have at home.”

What does Hayes plan to bring to kindergarten?

“Snack. Lunch. And stuff,” he said confidently.

“You’ll need a towel for nap, a backpack and some pencils and crayons,” Emma pointed out.

“You should bring extra, extra pencils because they’re easy to lose or get sharpened too far,” said Carter. “And a jacket, definitely, because sometimes when the air conditioning is on high it gets cold, and it’s hard to focus when you’re shivering.

“Bring some picture books to read in your spare time, while the teacher is helping other kids,” she added.

Finally, Emma shared this advice: “Don’t let anyone bring you down. Stand up for yourself and your friends. If you have a problem, tell the teacher. Make good choices, and follow the rules.” t

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BACK TO SCHOOL VIDEO GAME CLASSES

Teacher Danielle Taweel, left, leads Ben Richter and Drew Juliano in a Game Art & Design class at Panther Creek High, one of three high schools in the Wake County system offering advanced technology courses to prepare students for careers in digital media, graphics and game design.

Dave Severance

Games People Play Video games bring education, industry and fun WRITTEN BY NANCY PARDUE

KAITLYN BAJAKIAN loves to create banners, stationery … and video games.

As she heads off to college this fall, the 2015 Panther Creek High School grad is taking along life skills and special training that could jumpstart her on that hot career path: Courses dubbed SciVis, or Scientific and Technical Visualization, and GAD, or Game Art & Design.

“We learned technology skills and programming to create games, but also problem solving and time management,” Kaitlyn said

of the Career & Technical Education classes at Panther Creek. “The classes are projectbased, so we had to keep up with deadlines.

And we learned better teamwork skills, because we really needed to work together.

That made things easier in my other classes.”

More than 200 students in Wake County schools, at Panther Creek, Cary High and Holly Springs High, take these advanced technology courses.

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Danielle Taweel presides. Her classroom interactions with students often sound like this: “You need a collision event. Is your character destroying the fire, or is the fire destroying your character?”

From storytelling to 3D modeling, Taweel says game development goes beyond STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Math — to incorporate all educational disciplines.

“Students learn engineering by programming games. There’s math, as they have to figure out the angle of their character’s entrance. They do the research, and use the scientific method of thinking,” she said.

“The problem-solving aspect is huge; so is the collaboration and testing piece. They give and take constructive feedback, and we use a task list for the project with estimates on the amount of time it will take to do each one, with mini-deadlines to meet.”

The students learn on industry-standard software, and have access to a 3D printer.

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and graphics, and a few to the actual game industry, Taweel predicts.

Life Skills

Even elementary-age children are tackling technology at Youth Digital, youthdigital.com, a Chapel Hill-based firm offering interactive 3D game design courses for kids ages 8 to 14, online and at summer camps across the area.

Company founder Justin Richards says the idea for the company goes back to his childhood.

“When I saw Toy Story, the idea of being able to tell a story using technology blew my mind,” he said. “I immediately wanted to create my own animated movie, but there weren’t many resources available. I taught myself, created my first website, and discovered the passion of creating with technology.”

Youth Digital is geared toward the “every student,” Richards says.

“There are two ways to teach technology: Focus on one specific language or tool, or prepare students for change by giving them

Average age of game players; 27 percent are age 50 or older.

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Percentage of Americans who play video games three or more hours per week

22.4 billion

Dollars spent on games and accessories in 2014

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Percentage of parents who play video games with their kids at least weekly

150 million

Number of Americans who play video games

4 of 5

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Dave Severance

Students Karthik Patil and Louis Campo brainstorm details of the game they’re designing, with the help of teacher Danielle Taweel.

Children ages 8 to 14 can learn interactive game design, 3D animation, app design and more at Youth Digital, which offers summer camps and online courses in technology. “There’s a fundamental distinction between the creation and consumption of digital media,” says company founder Justin Richards.

“It’s transformative.”

Youth Digital

the creation process that hasn’t changed. The skills I learned designing my first website years ago are the same skills I used to design the Youth Digital website. We try to get students using creative skills to drive technology, rather than react to it.

“There’s a fundamental distinction between the creation and consumption of digital media,” he said. “It’s transformative — a kid who learns to make an animated movie never views a movie the same way again.”

The Industry

With one of the largest concentrations of game development companies in the nation, the Research Triangle Regional Partnership cites Interactive Gaming & E-Learning among our area’s viable economic development clusters. The partnership works to promote economic and job growth across the region.

“Companies here are thriving,” said Michael Micholic, studio marketing director for gaming firm Red Storm Entertainment in Cary, redstorm.com. “There’s a great technical talent pool here, and we need great engineers and programmers to create games.

“There’s a great technical talent pool here, and we need great engineers and programmers to create games.”

— Michael Micholic, Red Storm Entertainment

“Gaming attracts a cool factor, and this area has Comicons, record stores and an appreciation of art, music and film, which are all part of video games, so it’s the right environment.”

Red Storm was founded in 1996 by novelist Tom Clancy and current managing director Steve Reid, and was acquired by France-based Ubisoft in 2000. Ubisoft has studios and offices worldwide.

Micholic says over the years the industry has expanded to include mobile, virtual reality and digital games covering almost every imaginable genre.

Last fall the company took part in the

first White House Education Game Jam, which brought together game developers, teachers, researchers and students to build game prototypes that can help teach difficult school subjects.

“President Obama has said that educational software should be as compelling as the best video game,” Micholic said. “It’s a shift to technology as a fact of life, and looking at how to harness it. Ubisoft is very excited about that.

“People can recite the details of a game,” he said. “We’ve heard countless times from gamers that they’re learning about specific battles and key moments of the Revolutionary War from Assassin’s Creed 3. They’re absorbing historical information through the game, because they’re engaged.

“And Just Dance is now used in PE classes to get kids moving; it’s one of our most successful games.”

By Degrees

Local colleges and universities offer academic degrees in game development continued on page 38 CARY MAGAZINE 37

Shawn Ishihara

Senior weapons artist Michael Climer works to implement a weapon model into a game at Red Storm Entertainment in Cary, creator of Assasin’s Creed, Just Dance and other popular games.

to equip graduates for technology careers.

N.C. State University has a Digital Games Research Center and a Mobile Gaming Research Lab; UNC-Chapel Hill is home to a computer graphics research program; and the Duke Immersive Virtual Environment is the Southeast’s only fully-enclosed, six-sided, virtual reality environment.

Wake Technical Community College launched its Simulation and Game Development program in 2005, in cooperation with local game companies and the National Science Foundation.

Offering a two-year associate in applied science degree, plus diplomas and certificates, the SGD curriculum includes practical applications in creative arts, audio/video technology, modeling, animation, design, programming and management.

“The program recruits students from all different positions in life: new high school grads, students who never went to college and want a career change, students who have earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree and 38

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Last fall Red Storm took part in the first White House Education Game Jam, which gathered game developers, teachers, researchers and students to build game prototypes for use in schools.

can’t find work or want a career change,” said Cindy Foster, associate professor and SGD department head.

“The goal of Wake Tech’s program is to teach students the hard and soft skills necessary for finding jobs in the simulation or video game development industry,” Foster said.

“Recruiters and local companies call us directly when they are looking for employees.”

Red Storm’s Micholic notes that becom-

ing a game designer is much more than fun and games.

“You’d better get good grades, because everyone wants this job,” he said. “Yes, you can wear your Star Wars T-shirt to work, but people might be surprised to learn just how hard we work. It takes a lot of hours to get to the final product.

“But there’s great reward in creating something that millions of people will play.”t

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Primrose Schools The first three years of a child’s life are consumed by a desire to explore and experiment with objects. In fact, Jean Piaget, one of the most influential developmental psychologists of the 20th century, described young children as “natural scientists” because of their natural inclination to examine their surroundings and understand the world around them. Given this innate curiosity, children need safe environments in which they can explore and experiment freely. And providing environments that encourage investigation and discovery is critical to early childhood learning and development.

Primrose Schools’ exclusive Balanced Learning® curriculum, which is consistently delivered in all Primrose Schools nationwide, is designed to provide high-quality educational experiences to support children’s social-emotional, cognitive, creative and physical development. It includes a balance of teacher-guided and child-initiated activities to encourage learning

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and maximum retention. This balance encourages exploration by giving children the structure of teacher-guided lessons, while providing flexibility for children to get to outcomes in their own, unique ways.

We encourage children to think of alternatives as they problem-solve, fostering creativity along the way.

“Encouraging a child’s natural tendency to learn through play and exploration allows him to investigate topics that interest him and helps him become a wellrounded, creative learner,” says Gloria Julius, Ed.D., vice president of Education and Professional Development at Primrose Schools. “You are witnessing imagination in action when you observe a child playing with a toy or even the box that the toy came in.”

Young children are constantly discovering the world around them and it’s important to purposefully foster their senses of wonder and exploration. To learn more about Primrose Schools, please visit or call to arrange a tour of the campus.

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Raleigh Christian Academy Beginning its 39th year of operation, Raleigh Christian Academy provides quality Christian education for families in the greater Raleigh area. It is the academy’s desire to help parents produce students who are equipped to face the challenges of tomorrow.

Biblical principles are incorporated into every subject. Experienced and fully qualified teachers maintain high academic standards. Students are given opportunities to participate in award-winning and nationally recognized fine arts programs at Raleigh Christian Academy. A competitive athletic program is available for middle school and senior high school students.

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Raleigh Christian Academy serves hundreds of students in preschool through grade twelve.

Using a traditional approach to education, RCA’s students have excelled in a structured academic environment. Scoring one and a half to three years ahead of their public school peers, Raleigh Christian Academy students thrive in a program that is college-preparatory, yet geared for the average student. And better yet, tuition at Raleigh Christian Academy is affordable!

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Resurrection Lutheran School Resurrection Lutheran School provides a learning environment that is academically rich for students in grades K-8. Each day, students experience a very special kind of learning atmosphere that has continued to strengthen and grow since RLS opened in 2002.

At RLS the teachers, administration, church staff and parents work together to plant seeds in the hearts and minds of our students through discipline, respect, guidance, encouragement, sound educational strategies and daily modeling of Christian love.

Dually accredited by the National Lutheran School Association and AdvancEd Worldwide, students at Resurrection are prepared to make “honors level� decisions in high school.

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Resurrection Lutheran School is a safe place for students to learn and gain the confidence that will drive future success.

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Wake County Public School System Since 1982, Magnet Programs have offered educational choice in the community through a variety of innovative learning experiences either through a menu of electives or school-wide instructional delivery model. Magnets open doors of opportunity and spark the imagination of students, preparing them to become responsible citizens in a global society.

The Leadership and Technology Pathway’s common essentials include hands-on programs and project-based learning experiences, the use of emerging technologies, with real world incorporation of community resources.

The Gifted and Talented students explore a wide variety of subjects through core subjects and an extensive menu of elective courses that develop strengths and interests. Students have the opportunity to customize their academic programs by choosing elective courses according to their academic needs and interests.

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IT’S THE QUINTESSENTIAL American sweet treat. Whether the preferred moniker is doughnut or donut, noshers of every stripe find this deepfried indulgence irresistible, no matter what time of day.

A few years ago, the James Beard Foundation predicted the boom of artisan doughnuts and their innovative flavors. The rise of the gourmet doughA tower of tastiness, from the bottom: glazed yeast and lemon blueberry, both from Monuts Donuts, lemon iced cake with coconut from Duck Donuts, chocolate chai from Monuts, and a cake doughnut topped with caramel icing and nuts from Baker’s Dozen Donuts.

nut has now reached its zenith, especially here in the Triangle, where eccentric taste combinations and meticulous preparation are clearly in vogue.

We spotlight five area doughnut purveyors determined to roll out uncommonly tasty pastries — and they succeed with passion and panache.

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The French Toast donut, left, maple icing sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and powdered sugar, and the Strawberry Shortcake, strawberry icing sprinkled with powdered sugar, are popular choices at Duck Donuts.

DUCK DONUTS ASSORTMENT: All Duck Donuts are fashioned from a vanilla cake base. Choose from cinnamon sugar and chocolate rainbow to lemon coconut and French toast. Mouthwatering toppings and coatings include peanut butter icing, chocolate sprinkles, chopped peanuts and more.

DISTINCTIVENESS: Duck Donuts is fast becoming a popular spot for a doughnut enthusiast’s pilgrimage.

“We felt like people in Cary would embrace it, and they have exceeded our expectations,” said co-owner Kelly Trimyer, who runs the store with her husband, Brandon.

As longtime fans of Duck Donuts, mainly available at locations on the Outer Banks, the couple approached the company about starting a franchise. Founder Russell DiGilio believed there was a dearth of places to find fresh doughnuts when he started Duck Donuts, and the Trimyers had similar thoughts about Cary.

What sets Duck apart?

“Every doughnut is made on demand right off the fryer and customized for each guest,” Trimyer said.

PRICING: Doughnuts are $1.20 each, and there’s no additional charge for toppings and icings. A half dozen costs $6.75; a dozen is $11.95; and an 18-count bucket sells for $16.50.

MUST-TRY ITEMS: Maple bacon, which involves maple icing studded with crispy bacon pieces, or strawberry shortcake topped with strawberry icing and powdered sugar.

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The apple fritters from Baker’s Dozen Donuts are a decadent burst of apple goodness. They’re big enough to share, but you won’t want to.

BAKER’S DOZEN donuts ASSORTMENT: You’ll be hardpressed to find a better selection of classic offerings anywhere else. Choose from among old-fashioned, buttermilk, cake, raised, cream- or fruit-filled, crullers and more. Seasonal flavors are also available.

DISTINCTIVENESS:

Don’t be fooled by the minimalist veneer of this humble mom-and-pop shop at South Hills Shopping Center. It may be no-frills, but since opening in 2013 Baker’s Dozen Donuts has been churning out delicious pastries made fresh each morning.

“Unlike many shops that serve breakfast sandwiches and other items, we stick to making doughnuts,” said proprietor E. Reth, whose brother owns several thriving doughnut shops in the Piedmont; Reth desires to duplicate his success.

“We take pride in producing good, consistent products each day.”

PRICING: Regular doughnuts are 85 cents each or $7.99 for a baker’s dozen.

Fancy and filled doughnuts range from $1.10 to $1.50.

MUST-TRY ITEM: The hearty apple fritter delivers a tsunami of fruit-filled sweetness so forceful it should be outlawed. Consider using a knife and fork to attack it.

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MONUTS DONUTS ASSORTMENT: With a dynamic selection of cake and yeast doughnuts, flavors range from simple (plain glazed) to sublime (see chocolate chai, coconut dream and blueberry pancake).

DISTINCTIVENESS: What began

as a modest doughnut stand on a tricycle has developed into a brick-andmortar institution. While doughnuts get top billing, gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads and full-on brunch options abound.

“I think the single biggest thing that sets Monuts apart from other doughnut shops is that we do everything by hand,” said co-proprietor Lindsay Moriarty, who oversees operations with Rob Gillespie.

That includes experimenting with bold ethnic flavors and an ever-changing menu.

“I think our commitment to the community, be it through sourcing local ingredients or paying living wages, has really helped brand the shop,” Moriarty said.

PRICING: In general, doughnuts range from $1 to $2; $12 to $18 for dozens. Preorder online and get assorted dozens for $15.

MUST-TRY ITEM: The North Carolinian comprises a sweet potato cake doughnut with a salted bourbon glaze. “I haven’t seen anything like it anywhere else,” said Moriarty.

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Monuts Donuts has a revolving menu of treats.

A Strawberry Sprinkles doughnut takes center stage surrounded by lemon blueberry, glazed, and Chocolate Sea Salt.

SOLA COFFEE CAFÉ ASSORTMENT: Made-to-order mini doughnuts are served

hot in waxed paper bags. Classic flavors include cinnamon sugar and powdered sugar. Fanciful creations like Strawberry Fields Forever, PBJ and Orange Crush add funkiness to the mix.

DISTINCTIVENESS: “We believe the minis give us a unique

way to attract people’s interest,” said John Luther, who owns Sola with wife, Jeanne.

At first Sola only offered the cinnamon sugar and powdered sugar options, but then Luther began experimenting with various flavors and sugars.

“Since they’re minis, they have less calories than regular doughnuts,” he said.

The European-vibe café also peddles Counter Culture coffee plus gourmet sandwiches, salads and Neapolitan-style pizzas.

“There’s definitely a segment of people who come in just for the doughnuts,” said Luther, adding that Sola has sold more than 23,000 minis.

PRICING: $2 per half dozen; $4 a dozen; $7 for two dozen.

For specialty flavors, add 50 cents per half dozen.

MUST-TRY ITEMS: Milk & Cookies made with Oreos, vanil-

la, cocoa and sea salt, or a habanero-lime-ginger-and-sugar imbued sweet-hot concoction called The Gonza.

705 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh (919) 803-8983 solacoffee.com

Sola Coffee Cafe will make mini doughnuts to order. Among the many flavors are Strawberry Fields Forever, center, Orange Crush, left, and classic cinnamon sugar, foreground.

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RISE BISCUITS AND DONUTS ASSORTMENT: A rotating menu features an array of plain,

cake, iced, filled and specialty offerings. Old-school standouts include chocolate glazed and banana pudding. Meanwhile, showstoppers like espresso buttercream-filled, strawberry chocolate chip cake, and pear lavender keep patrons captivated.

DISTINCTIVENESS: Prior to opening Rise some three years

ago, chef Tom Ferguson and pal Brian Wiles trekked across the nation to sample the best biscuits and doughnuts.

“We went to seven cities in eight days and visited the top doughnut shops,” Wiles said. Since then, the cozy fast-casual shop has steadily developed legions of devotees.

Doughnuts are handmade with love.

“Our glazes and fillings are made from scratch,” said Wiles.

Here’s more good news: Rise is expanding to Morrisville, where the first franchise location is scheduled to open by September in Park West Village Shopping Center.

PRICING: Doughnuts range from 95 cents to $2.95 (take 10 percent off for a dozen).

MUST-TRY ITEMS: The wicked good crème brûlée with a caramelized granulated-sugar top and vanilla pastry cream filling.

8200 Renaissance Parkway, Suite 1003, Durham (919) 248-2992 risebiscuitsdonuts.com

Among the many flavors Rise Biscuits and Donuts offers are, clockwise from top, the Cronie, Banana Pudding and Strawberry Chocolate Chip cake.

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MARK TWAIN once wrote, “The true southern watermelon is a boon apart, and not to be mentioned with commoner things . . . When one has tasted it, he knows what the angels eat.”

Regarded by many as the quintessential — and healthiest — summer fruit, watermelon reigns supreme. But this seed-filled natural wonder isn’t simply a slice-and-dice, cube-and-spear treat anymore. Nowadays there are new twists for the seasonal favorite that involve grilling, sautéing, pureeing and more.

“People are definitely using the whole watermelon these days, not just the inside flesh,” said Stephanie Barlow,

senior communications director at the National Watermelon Promotion Board. “Watermelon has graduated from a simple summer picnic snack to a real flavor pairing partner.”

Over the next several pages you’ll discover recipes for an inventive watermelon salad, a spirituous beverage and even some classic pickles for good measure.

“Watermelon has graduated from a simple summer picnic snack to a real flavor pairing partner.”

— Stephanie Barlow, National Watermelon Promotion Board

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Watermelon, Roasted Corn and Mint Salad

By Chef Joseph V. Fasy, market manager at Growers Market of Fuquay-Varina and proprietor of Hook & Cleaver Market on Broad, a gourmet meat and seafood shop in Fuquay-Varina.

This is a perfect summer salad that pairs well with grilled meat, seafood or as an appetizer. Try serving in a martini glass with a mint sprig for a festive presentation.

3 ears sweet corn, shucked (yellow, white or bi-color) 4 cups Jubilee watermelon chunks, seeded ¼ cup red onion, sliced into rings ¼ cup Prodigal Farms feta, crumbled 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons canola oil (more for corn) 2 tablespoons fresh mint ribbons Cracked black pepper, to taste Carolina sea salt, to taste

Try watermelon in savory salads.

Here it’s combined with grilled corn, mint and salty cheese.

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Drizzle corn with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning on occasion, until slightly charred, about 8 minutes. Remove and cool, then slice kernels off the cob. When slicing, try to leave sections of corn still joined.

Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.

Add corn, watermelon, onion and mint and gently toss all ingredients.

Sprinkle with feta cheese.

Serve immediately or chill.

Watermelon Pomegranate Sangria Recipe courtesy of National Watermelon Promotion Board, watermelon.org. Used with permission.

At less than 150 calories per serving, this vitamin- and electrolyte-infused beverage provides satisfying refreshment on a hot summer day. Be imaginative and toss in some additional fruit or spices, such as a half dozen grapes or a teaspoon of cloves.

Yield: 12 one-cup servings 2½ cups watermelon juice (see note) 1 medium orange, ends cut off and sliced thin 4 cups watermelon chunks (approximately 1-inch cubes, or triangle slices with rind) ½ cup brandy 2 cups pomegranate juice 1 bottle of red wine, chilled (a fruity wine such as shiraz or merlot works well)

Fill ice cube trays with watermelon juice and freeze.

Place orange slices, watermelon and brandy in a medium bowl, toss gently, and let stand for 15 minutes to allow fruit to soak up some of the brandy flavors.

In a large pitcher, add fruit mixture, pomegranate juice and wine. Refrigerate for one hour or longer to allow flavors to blend. Just before serving, add the Orangina or Italian soda.

Serve over watermelon ice cubes.

Note: To make watermelon juice, puree chunks of watermelon, then strain.

1½ cups Orangina or orange Italian soda

Watermelon sangria is a refreshing treat for a barbecue or picnic.

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Watermelon Rind Pickles Recipe courtesy of National Watermelon Promotion Board, watermelon.org. Used with permission.

Repurpose leftover watermelon rinds with this throwback recipe, which can be enjoyed as a condiment, a side item or a tangy anytime snack.

No canning equipment required for these watermelon pickles.

8 cups water 2 tablespoons coarse salt 5 cups peeled watermelon rind (leave a thin layer of pink), cut into ½- by 2-inch pieces 1½ cups granulated sugar 1 cup cider vinegar 1 teaspoon colored peppercorns 8 whole cloves ½ teaspoon pickling spice 2 long slices of fresh gingerroot

In large pot, bring water and salt to boil over medium high heat. Add rind pieces and boil until tender, about 5 minutes. Strain.

Transfer rinds to a large metal bowl.

In saucepan, combine sugar, cider vinegar, peppercorns, cloves, pickling spice and gingerroot. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

Simmer for 15 minutes, until slightly reduced.

Pour over watermelon rinds in bowl.

Place plate over top to keep rinds submerged in liquid. Cover and refrigerate for one day.

Transfer to a glass jar and keep sealed in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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Benefits of Watermelon

Look for a firm, symmetrical melon that is free of blemishes.

You can’t spell watermelon without water, and at 92 percent H O it is an excellent hydrator. ² Chock-full of vitamins A, B6 and C as well as the antioxidant lycopene, it’s also an excellent source of the amino acid citrulline, which helps improve blood flow.

The melon should be heavy for its size.

The underside of the melon should have a creamy yellow spot from where it sat on the ground and ripened in the sun.

If your melon has been refrigerated, keep it cool when you bring it home. Otherwise, your uncut melon can rest at room temperature for a couple of days.

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Scenes from the 2014 Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival.

Lazy Daze Firsts 1977: First Lazy Daze Festival 1988: Newly-formed Cary Town Band performs at Lazy Daze

1989: First juried Lazy Daze 2000: Introduction of Kids World 2001: First Invitational Awards issued; now called Jerry Miller Artist Awards, they honor Lazy Daze founder

2004: John Webster of Cary’s Sister City Markham, Canada becomes official Festival Crier 2005: First use of beach chair information stands at Lazy Daze

2007: First Lazy Daze beer garden, and first Cultural Arts Petting Zoo

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An end of summer tradition in Cary!

Join in the festivities at the 39th Annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival — a day filled with art, music, food, and good old-fashioned fun!

This year the festival moves down Academy Street to Cary’s Town Hall Campus, a stone’s throw from the festival’s usual location.

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Four-year-old twins Jack and Anna MacDonald meet the new kid on the block, a 6-week-old German shepherd mix named Cupcake, during the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue event at AniMall in Cary Towne Center.

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EVERYONE REMEMBERS falling in

love for the first time.

You weren’t even looking for that magical moment. You pick him out of a room full of strangers. You feel the spark of an instant connection. He gives you a melting look or a big goofy grin, and you’re done for. All you want to do is scratch behind his ears and rub his belly.

Ah, puppy love. Whether it’s a dog, cat, rabbit or gerbil, nearly every pet owner has felt that warm, fuzzy, intoxicating emotion.

But before you welcome that adorable critter into your home, animal experts have some advice to make sure everyone lives happily ever after.

Finding that Forever Friend Tips for First-Time Pet Owners

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Choose the Best Pet for You New pet owners may not realize how much time and energy it takes to properly care for an animal, especially a puppy or kitten.

“That’s one thing that people really don’t understand,” said Darci VanderSlik, spokesperson for the SPCA of Wake County. “They’re like, ‘Oh such a cute puppy,’ but when you take it home, it’s so much work.”

Puppies bark when they’re lonely or scared, and often that’s in the middle of the night, she says. Plus many new pet owners may not be able to take a puppy outside several times a day until it is housebroken.

Shelters are full of amazing adult dogs that get overlooked for the puppies, says VanderSlik. Often these dogs have already been vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered.

“Adopting an adult dog may just be easier for a family,” she said.

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“If you get a solo kitten, be prepared to spend a lot of time with it,” she said. And that time may not be particularly convenient. A kitten may sleep 20 hours a day, adds Walters, “but those four hours they’re awake are full-tilt, and it will probably be between 2 and 6 a.m.”

Older cats are usually more laid-back, but they still require a certain amount of care.

“You don’t have to go walk them in the rain, but you still have to spend that time with them,” Walters said. “Your time with them can be lap time, TV time or snuggle time.”

Survey Your Surroundings Dr. John Strasser, owner and partner of several area veterinary practices including Kildaire Animal Medical Center in Cary and Carolina Ranch Animal Hospital & Resort in Garner, says it’s important to take stock of your lifestyle before you welcome an animal into your home.

“You need to do a good reality check,” said Strasser. The survey should include questions like: What is the daily routine?

Do both husband and wife work outside the home? Do you have a house with a yard, or do you live in a third-floor apartment? How much time do you have to devote to a pet?

“Take the emotional pulse of the family,” he said. “Is everyone really on board?”

Cheryl Kuntze, adoption counselor and foster coordinator with Calvin’s Paws, says it’s important to identify who is ultimately responsible for a pet.

“Who’s going to take care of the cat on a daily basis?” she said. “A 3-year-old can’t take care of a cat.”

She also encourages pet owners to think long-term.

“Have you thought about the responsibility and the length of time this cat can live? Some cats can live up to 20 years old,” Kuntze said.

Proper Pet Healthcare and Nutrition Like any other member of the family, a new pet requires medical care and healthy food; owners should budget for both.

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A golden retriever named Adam paws at volunteer Jane Green during the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue event.

EXPERT ADVICE ➤ Choose the best pet for you ➤ Survey your surroundings ➤ Research proper pet health and

nutrition ➤ Invest in training ➤ Have patience

Count on spending $1,500 to $1,000 in the first year for a new puppy, says Strasser. This includes vaccines, spaying or neutering, property damage, training and fencing.

“You may not spend that much, but it’s important to be prepared for the worst-case

scenario,” he said.

He also stresses the importance of good nutrition. The right food can help your pet live a long and happy life.

“Feed your dog the most expensive mainstream dog food you can afford,” he said. Although a cheaper brand may look nutritionally similar, the source ingredients are vastly different. Poultry beaks and feathers count as protein, he says, but you may not want to feed them to your dog.

Invest In Training “Training is so vital,” said Strasser. “Good training can rectify potential problems.”

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PET STORIES DR. JOHN STRASSER: In the 1970s, a gentleman walked into Strasser’s Concord, N.C., practice with a bulldog under each arm. The man’s wife had moved out, leaving only a note and the two dogs. Despondent, he asked Strasser to euthanize the dogs, because he could no longer care for them.

“Well, of course I couldn’t do that,” Strasser said. He adopted both dogs himself, and Michael Dewey Dean, a.k.a. Mikey, and Blossom became the first of nearly 150 bulldogs that Strasser has owned over the years.

“I just fell in love with the breed,” he said.

JILL WALTERS: “When I was 15, I got to pick out my first cat, my Dervish.”

Walters went to a nearby farm, hoping to find a black-and-white male cat. But a scrawny, feisty female caught her attention, and that was it.

“I ended up going home with a gray and white female cat that was the great love of my life,” she said. The cat lived for 18 years, and Walters says Dervish helped her through teen angst and the chaos of young adulthood.

“She got me through all of the funk,” she said.

DARCI VANDERSLIK: “My childhood dog Andre is the reason I started looking into rescue work,” VanderSlik said.

She had already left home when the family’s Sheltie passed away after 14 years. She immediately thought: “How can I give back for all the love that this dog has given me? I was looking for a job at the same time, so I like to think it was Andre up in heaven pulling some strings for me. And that’s how I got my job at the SPCA.” CARY MAGAZINE 87

Steve MacDonald and his son Jack get acquainted with a dog that’s up for adoption.

RESOURCES ➤ Dr. John Strasser, of Kildaire Animal Medical Center in Cary and Carolina Ranch Animal Hospital & Resort in Garner, says your veterinary office is a great place to get your questions answered. The receptionist can often help with information or concerns — even if you aren’t a patient. kildaire.com, carolinaranchpets.com ➤

The SPCA of Wake County has a questionnaire to help choose a pet and many other resources on its website including information on how to find low-cost spay or neuter services. spcawake.org

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The AniMall, located at Cary Towne Center, partners with dozens of area rescue groups, including many that cater to specific breeds. animall.org

➤ Calvin’s Paws, calvinspaws.com ➤ Alley Cats and Angels, alleycatsandangels.org

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Dogs meet and greet potential owners during an adoption event at the AniMall at Cary Towne Center.

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ognize the energy level of their pet. Highenergy dogs may get into trouble because they are bored, he says, not because they’re bad. The SPCA always recommends obedience school for first-time dog owners.

“That is a fantastic way for them to bond and to learn positive reinforcement training,” said VanderSlik.

A pet behavior specialist at the SPCA can also answer questions about all kinds of animals. The behaviorist can often work with the owner and pet to resolve an issue, so the animal can remain in the home.

Even cats can be trained if you work with their natural behavior, says Walters.

Scratching is a natural behavior for cats, so

provide a handy scratching post. And if the feline starts scratching on the sofa, a squirt of vinegar-scented water can redirect it.

Have Patience Ultimately the best advice for new pet owners is to have patience — both in choosing the right companion and in learning how to care for it. You will be rewarded with many years of love.

“That first pet that you carry into adulthood with you is your friend through the breakups, through the dating, through the long nights at college, through the fights with your parents, through the first house, the first car,” Walters said. “That’s going to be your unwavering friend.” t

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“We rarely travel, so this house is our refuge,” said Hope Colen, wife to Gary and mom to Ben, 17; Nate, 15; Julia, 11; and Sydney, 7. “I like a clean look, and I don’t like clutter.”

To capture that look, and create a genuine family room, the Colens called on Lauren Burns, who earned an honorable mention vote from readers in Cary Magazine’s 2015 Maggy Awards, in the Best Interior Designer category.

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Something for everyone — that’s what this family room offers to the Colens of Cary, with casual comfort for kids, far left, and adult conversation space for grown-ups.

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coming down. The rugs add texture but not pattern, to allow the paint, pillows and two ceiling light fixtures to pop.

I recommend buying larger pieces in solids with some texture to them, and using patterns in small doses. Pillows, for example, are one of the most inexpensive items to update or change.

NP: The shapes in the pillows repeat in the neutral drapes, cornice box and chandeliers. Tell us about the color choices.

HC: I would have never thought to use brown and gray together in the furniture, but Lauren pulled both of those colors from details in the pillow fabric.

LB: It’s all about balance — what do you want to pop? We painted the inside of the coffered ceiling gray, and kept it casual on the kids’ side with gray and ivory poufs that provide muted pattern.

We painted the back of the bookshelves a blue pulled from the pillow fabric, and

added green with touches like the floor vases and natural grasses.

NP: What else?

LB: The artwork was meant for a corporate space I was working on, but its real home is here; the size, design and color are just right. To stay on budget, we mixed quality, timeless, high-end pieces with less expensive ones. For example, Hope found the wooden lamps at Home Goods.

The feel is lighter on the far end of the room to allow ample walkway into the kitchen, and we used just one side table between the gray chairs. People tend to overuse side tables. And the two-tier cocktail table easily hides items, providing extra storage space. It’s a lacquered piece that resists scratches, and ties the room’s woods and metals together.

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Lauren took my vision for a family room, and made it real.

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ANITA AND TONY PEASE of Cary were cooking dinner one night when their daughter Isabella, then 7, asked a life-changing question: “What are we doing to help those children?”

“Those children” were the suffering survivors of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, in 2013. Caught off-guard, the Peases volleyed the question back: “What do you think we should do?”

Isabella decided to gather her friends to weave bracelets to sell for the cause, a project which to date has raised more than $600 through sales of the bracelets and kid-knitted hats.

“I saw them hungry and needing help,” explained a soft-spoken Isabella. “It feels good to help, and it makes me happy.”

The Peases, realizing that kids’ hearts are full of do-good ideas, founded the all-volunteer nonprofit Small Hands Big Hearts United.

“The beauty of it is that people from all over the Triangle are coming together for one simple reason: Our mission to nurture children’s natural instinct to be compassionate to others and the world around them,” said Pease, who is also mom to Tony, 7, and Mia, 6.

“They feel connected. It empowers them, and makes them feel they can truly make a difference.”

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Dad Tony Pease, left, washes a dog while Dolores Huang and her Small Hands ambassador daughter, Ella, center, watch.

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Will Carlton scrubs a hubcap while other Small Hands ambassadors, below, lather suds on car windows during a Small Hands Big Hearts United car and dog wash fundraiser.

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address and brainstorm ways to help. Parents then assist in organizing “Compassion Missions.”

Skylar Davis of Cary, 13, has been with Small Hands since its founding with just a few families. Today, 60plus Triangle families take part in Compassion Missions throughout the year, and Pease receives daily inquiries from others interested.

“I have cystic fibrosis and everybody helps me,” Skylar said, “so it’s my responsibility to give back to the community.

“As a Small Hands ambassador, I get to teach younger children that this is a way of life, this is how you should help.”

Older children, as Ambassador Teens, mentor younger members and perform community outreach for the organization. Leonie Graser of Cary, 17, is among them.

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“I wanted to figure out a way to help the community, and I love working with kids,” Leonie said. “Before, I had no way to do this by myself. Now, together, we can get to those who need help. I just love the experience of helping people, and seeing the happiness on their face.”

Last winter, Small Handers braved the cold to serve hot chocolate, food and smiles to Habitat for Humanity volunteer build-

ers; that program, embraced

by Habitat, is now dubbed Warming Helpful Hearts.

Small Handers are also the youngest children permitted to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House, leading in crafts, stories and activities for the siblings of patients, in a mission called Chapter Cheer and Sweet Smiles.

“Amazing things come out of taking what kids say and making it accessible,” Pease said. “The core of our missions is sparked by the children, and this has nurtured the compassion of the parents too.”

How It Works Compassion Missions are open to babies through age 17, with no minimum attendance requirement.

At monthly gatherings, held in homes

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“You see the kids doing, and knowing why,” Pease said. “You see the compassion growing, and it makes them come back for more and more.”

Small Hands’ leadership team includes volunteer coordinator Stephanie Chuman and committee chairs Patti Tiernan, Cindee Hand, Marnie Black, Shelby Deel and Aura Kenney.

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“Excitement comes and goes, but passion … I truly can’t emphasize enough how Small Hands is community-run in every way,” Pease said. “It’s for the community, run by the community.”

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The Glow That Grows It’s hard not to like golden creeping Jenny in the summer. Botanically known as Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea,’ this low-growing groundcover’s small, round, brilliant chartreuse leaves help to break up the blanket of green that slowly slips into the landscape as temperatures peak for the year.

The problem with creeping Jenny is that it can do its job too well as a groundcover. In some states to the north, the straight species’ aggressive tendencies have earned it the title of “invasive weed.” And although the cultivar ‘Aurea’ has been reported to be a more restrained grower, it can still go for a wild romp in the garden if left unattended.

In the right conditions, ‘Aurea’ Golden creeping easily spreads its strings of bright leaves through a planting bed, covJenny can be a ering the ground with a glowing real eye-catcher greenish-yellow carpet. As a bonus, in late spring to midsummer, small when allowed yellow flowers enhance the showy to flow over a foliage. retaining wall.

However, if you love the look of ‘Aurea’ but are afraid it might eat your garden, there are more confined ways to display its beauty.

Golden creeping Jenny loves moist conditions, so planting it in a bog garden with borders will make it feel right at home.

Although ‘Aurea’ is happy in damp areas, it is still tough enough to thrive in container plantings. Its golden leaves readily spill out of a pot like coins from a tilted treasure chest. This not only adds more interest to a planter, but it helps to soften the lines of a pot rim, allowing the container to meld better visually into the overall planting scheme.

‘Aurea’ can also be a real eye-catcher when allowed to flow over a retaining wall. Just like with pot rims, the masses of dazzling, dangling leaves will help break up the horizontal hold a long stretch of garden wall can have on the eye.

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so keep the watering can handy. It will do well in partially sunny to shady conditions, but with more sun (especially morning light) comes a more golden yellow to the leaves.

‘Aurea’ does best in well-worked soil that is high in moistureretaining organic matter. Once its roots settle in, little chemical encouragement from commercial fertilizers is needed — so just step back and watch the glow grow!

L.A. Jackson is the former editor of Carolina Gardener Magazine. Want to ask L.A. a question about your garden? Contact him by email at: lajackson1@gmail.com.

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Bazemore moved up in rank to serve as the department’s first female

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The Carolina Lily Chapter of The National Charity League Inc. held its annual

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Triangle Rock Club of Morrisville has been named the U.S.

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The 2015 Cary Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards were presented on May 14 to Nirvelli Day Spa, Small Business of the Year; Kinder Village Music Studio, Innovation; Cary Citizen, Community Service; Doctors Express Urgent Care, Work Environment; McDonald’s-The Richards Advantage, Green Plus Sustainability; Green Hope High School, Entrepreneurial Award in Education; and Cary Family YMCA, Charitable Partners Award. carychamber.com

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