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Live Music in North Wake 919 Music Fest Next Spring Features Bands on 2 Stages
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Morrisville-based Soldiers North Carolina National Guard Heads to Kuwait
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Annual Red Cross Ball ‘A Party for a Purpose’ Scheduled for April 18
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Service Above Self Rotary Club of Morrisville Honors Elementary Students
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A Healthy Lifestyle Another Broken Egg Café Focused on Fresh Food
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Healthy Moms Making Money New Group Provides Financial Freedom While Working at Home
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Focused on the Family Bovenizer Orthodontics Fun, Comfortable, State-of-the-Art
Go. See. Do 11-13 Community Events 13-14 School Events 14-15 Extracurricular Activities 15-16 Nightlife 16-19 Community Sports 18 RTP Events 18 Walks, Runs and Rides 19 St. Patrick’s Day Activities
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919 | NOTES Publisher
Confessions of a Music Lover
Suzy Beth Sarver
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OK, I admit it. I love music.
Erin Alderson
Especially live music. And I enjoy all kinds of music, from my parents’ rock and roll, to my own era’s rock, to bluegrass, to classical, to standards. Sure, I have my favorites, but I really like the variety and matching a mood.
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When I first arrived in the 919, I eagerly jumped into looking for the best spots to hear a live band. I found a nice selection in the area – but fewer options were available in the North Raleigh and Western Wake areas. So I often found myself driving to Durham, or downtown Raleigh – or even further away from home. Certainly, as we point out in our “Nightlife” listings in each issue, live music can be found here in Morrisville and Cary, but you had to look for it and hope it met your schedule. Fortunately, two additions to the local music scene help alleviate some of the shortage. First, Park West Village opened and launched its Live in the District Concert Series – which this year features illusionists at the center from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each Thursday from April 16 to June 18 (see article on Page 40). And, now, the I-540 Corridor has its own music festival: The 919 Music Fest, planned for Sunday, May 31 (that’s the weekend after Memorial Day this year). Six bands, two stages, vendor booths, food tents and trucks, a beer garden, a Kids Zone and much more. Plus, it benefits a great local organization that provides financial assistance to the local families of fallen first responders. It’s also free to attend, courtesy of Sir Walter Chevrolet and other great supporters. Get all the details on Page 4 and Page 31 in this issue. Save the date, grab your blankets and chairs, and bring your family and friends. We hope to see you there. Speaking of first responders, our special cover package in this issue puts the spotlight on the Wake County Emergency Medical Services and Cary Area EMS personnel operating out of the Morrisville Fire Station. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet some of the brave and dedicated personnel associated with the local operations, beginning on Page 32. I hope all our loyal readers are as excited as we are here at 919 Magazine for the new year. Obviously, we are anxious to present the 919 Music Fest – but we have so much more planned in the next 12 months. Be sure to stay tuned!
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919 | EVENTS & ACTIVITIES COMMUNITY EVENTS
2/7, 3/7
2/1
8:30-10 am Lake Crabtree County Park 1400 Aviation Pkwy 919-460-3390 www.wakegov.com
FEB
Super Bowl Sunday
2/2-23, 3/2-23
Birding with Vernon
Kidokinetics Preschool Sports and Fitness
2-2:45 pm; Mondays Age 3-6; $40 fee Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
2/9
Discover Ayurveda For Health and Vitality
7-8 pm West Regional Library 4000 Louis Stephens Dr 919-463-8500 www.wakegov.com
2/11
Talkin’
2/2-26, 3/2-26 Teen Fit
5-5:45 pm; Mon, Thu Age 12-15; fee, $10 mon Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center 1301 Morrisville Pkwy 919-463-6900 www.townofmorrisville.org
2/2
Groundhog Day
2/3-24, 3/3-24
Smart Moves Chess Age 3-5, 6:15-6:45 pm, Tue ($40) Age 8-12, 7-7:45 pm, Tue ($60) Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
2/4-25, 3/4-25 Kidokinetics Jr. Mommy and Me
10-10:45 am, Wed Age 18 mn-3 yr; $40 fee Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
2/5, 19-3/5, 19 Senior Bingo
Age 55-up; $1 per card fee 1 pm Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org 919 Magazine MV
TarHeel: The Dialect Legacy of North Carolina
7-8 pm West Regional Library 4000 Louis Stephens Dr 919-463-8500 www.wakegov.com
2/11-3/11
Kinderdance 1-1:45 pm; Wed Age 3-5; $35 fee Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
2/12
Morrisville
Chamber of Commerce Women’s KNOW Luncheon
11:30 am-1 pm Prestonwood Country Club 300 Prestonwood Pkwy, Cary 919-463-0212 www.morrisvillechamber.org
2/14
Love Birds? 10 am-3 pm Lake Crabtree County Park 1400 Aviation Pkwy 919-460-3390 www.wakegov.com
2/14
Valentine’s Day www.919Magazine.com
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Lifestyles of the Winged and Feathered 1-3 pm Lake Crabtree County Park 1400 Aviation Pkwy 919-460-3390 www.wakegov.com
2/16
Vegetable Gardening 6:30-7:30 pm West Regional Library 4000 Louis Stephens Dr 919-463-8500 www.wakegov.com
MAR
3/29
3/2-4/20
Doodlers 6:15-7:15 pm; Mondays Age 6-12; $89 fee Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
3/8
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Spring Forward by 1 Hour
Learn all about plants 1-3 pm; age 6-12; $8 fee Lake Crabtree County Park 1400 Aviation Pkwy 919-460-3390 www.wakegov.com
3/17 President’s Day
2/16
Junior Birder Patch Program 10 am-12 pm Age 6-12; $10 fee Lake Crabtree County Park 1400 Aviation Pkwy 919-460-3390 www.wakegov.com
2/17
Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras)
St. Patrick’s Day
3/17
Senior St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon 12 pm; age 55-up; $3 fee Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
3/20
March Equinox
1-3 pm ; $3 fee ($5 family) Lake Crabtree County Park 1400 Aviation Pkwy 919-460-3390 www.wakegov.com
FEB/MAR
Senior Fridays
9:30 am; age 55-up Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
Rotary Club of Morrisville
3/17
St. Plantrick’s Day Celebration
2/16
Early Bloomers
First Day of Spring
2/19
Chinese New Year
12 pm, Tuesdays Prestonwood Country Club 300 Prestonwood Pkwy, Cary www.morrisville.rotary-clubs.org
Senior Game Night 6-8 pm, Wed; age 55-up Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
Western Wake Farmers’ Market 9:30 am-12 pm; Sat Morrisville Carpenter Rd (between Davis and Hwy 55) www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org
APR 4/3
Easter Egg Hunt
Town of Morrisville Parks and Rec 9:30 am: Age 2-3; 10 am: Age 4-5 10:30 am: Age 6-7; 11 am: Age 8-10 Morrisville Community Park 1520 Morrisville Parkway 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
2/23, 3/30
Senior Dominoes Night Age 55-up; $1 fee 6-8 pm Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
2/26, 3/26
Coffee & Connections Networking Event 7:20-8:30 am Morrisville Chamber of Commerce 260 Town Hall Drive, Ste A 919-463-7155 nheine@morrisvillechamber.org www.morrisvillechamber.org
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North Carolina History Tea 10:30-11:30 am West Regional Library 4000 Louis Stephens Dr 919-463-8500 www.wakegov.com
4/5
3/28
4/11
Toadally Awesome Amphibians 10 am-12 pm $3 fee ($5 family) Lake Crabtree County Park 1400 Aviation Pkwy 919-460-3390 www.wakegov.com www.919Magazine.com
Easter Sunday 2015 Annual Spring Fling 2-6 pm Park West Village In front of Stone Theatre - Park West 14 3400 Village Market Pl 919-467-8880 meghan@whiteboardcreations.com February | March 2015
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2/6
2/19
6-8:30 pm, Thursdays Park West Village In front of Stone Theatre - Park West 14 3400 Village Market Pl 919-467-8880 meghan@whiteboardcreations.com
Cedar Fork Elementary 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-388-5240 www.cedarfork.weebly.com
7 pm Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pwy 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net
2/6
2/26
Live in the District Concert Series
Performance: African American Dance Ensemble
Winter Dance 6th Grade: 3-5 pm 7th, 8th Grades: 6-8 pm Mills Park Middle 441 Mills Park Dr 919-466-1500 millsparkms.wcpss.net
2/10
SCHOOL EVENTS
FEB 2/5
2nd Semester Parent Night 7 pm Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pwy 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net
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Green Hope High Visual Arts Soup Bowl Supper Benefiting various charities 5-6 pm; 6:30-7:30 pm, $20 donation Contemporary Art Museum 409 West Martin St, Raleigh 919-261-5920 mpoppe@wcpss.net
String Soiree 6 pm Green Hope High School 2500 Carpenter Upchurch Rd 919-380-3700 www.greenhopehigh.wcpss.net
2/11
Mustangs Science Fair
6-8 pm Morrisville Elementary 1519 Morrisville Parkway 919-460-3400 www.morrisvilleyearround.org
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MAR
3/23-27
3/4-7
Musical: ‘Legally Blonde’ 7 pm; $12 adult, $8 student/child Green Hope High Auditorium 2500 Carpenter Upchurch Rd 919-380-3700 www.greenhopehigh.wcpss.net
Spring Break WCPSS traditional calendar campuses
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVTIES EVENTS
2/7
WKNC 12th Annual Double Barrel Benefit Concert $12, advance; $15, day of event Doors open, 8 pm; show, 9 pm Lincoln Theatre 126 E. Cabarrus St 919-515-2401 www.wknc.org/dbb12
1/28-2/18
Raleigh/Rio Art Exhibition Artists: Malu Fatorelli, Marty Baird The Mahler Fine Art 228 Fayetteville St 919-896-7503 www.themahlerfineart.com
3/6
Mills Madness
Games, music, food and fun; Student/staff basketball game Mills Park Middle 441 Mills Park Dr 919-466-1500 millsparkms.wcpss.net
3/6
STEM Career Day
East Cary Middle 1111 SE Maynard Rd 919-466-4377 www.ecmspta.com
2/5
Girl’s Night Out Romance For A Cause
Benefiting Avon Walk for Breast Cancer 6-9 pm Inspirations Home Decor and More 8601 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh 919-977-3039 design@inspirationsraleigh.com wwwinspirationsraleigh.com
3/12
2/6
6-9 pm Main Street Galleries Bldg 311 W. Martin St 919-819-5995 www.localcoloraleigh.com
Dance Concert
7 pm Green Hope High School 2500 Carpenter Upchurch Rd 919-380-3700 www.greenhopehigh.wcpss.net
3/19
Choral Concert
7 pm Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pwy 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net
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Annual Poe Rodeo: Cocktail Fundraiser
Benefiting Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education 7-10 pm Tickets: $50 (single), $85 (couples) Poe Center for Health Education 224 Sunnybrook Rd 919-231-4006 www.poehealth.org
Play: ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Local Color Gallery Grand Opening Exhibit
3/19
3rd
2/13
Band Concert
7 pm Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pwy 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net
2/7
2/6
Play: ‘Oldest Living Confederate Widow’
Tickets, $26; 7 pm Joel Lane Museum 728 W Hargett St 919-833-3431 www.joellane.org
2/6-8
Beethoven and Mozart North Carolina Symphony Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh 919-733-2750 www.ncsymphony.org
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Raleigh Little Theatre production Adults, $22; Seniors/Students, $18 Cantey V. Sutton Theatre 301 Pogue St., Raleigh 919-821-3111 www.raleighlittletheatre.org
2/14
WKNC 12th Annual Double Barrel Benefit Concert $12, advance; $15, day of event Doors open, 8 pm; show, 9 pm Cat’s Cradle 300 E. Main St, Carrboro 919-515-2401 www.wknc.org/dbb12
2/22
Academy Awards Gala Watch the telecast, with food and more; contact for details Raleighwood Cinema Grill 6609 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-847-8370 www.raleighwoodmovies.com
February | March 2015
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Bowl for Kids’ Sake Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle 9-10:30 am; 10:45 am-12:15 pm; 12:30-2:00 pm; 2:15-3:45 pm The Alley 2512 Hillsborough St, Raleigh Village Lanes 330 N. Hardee St, Durham www.bbbstriangle.org
3/7
NIGHTLIFE
12 pm -12 am Raleigh Brewing Company 3709 Neil St, Raleigh 919-400-9086, ext.1003 www.raleighbrewingcompany.com
TraLi Irish Pub & Restaurant
3/7
Live Music: 7 pm, 1/29, 2/5, 2/19; Brewery Tours: 3 pm, 1st & 2nd Sat; Tap Room open daily, 12 pm 3709 Neil St, Raleigh 919-400-9086 www.raleighbrewingcompany.com
Raleigh Brewing Company 2-year Anniversary Celebration
Roller Derby Double Header: Carolina Rollergirls vs Charlotte Rollergirls Doors open 2 pm; Opener, 3 pm; Headliner, 5 pm Dorton Arena www.CarolinarollerGirls.com
2/28-3/1
Jane Seymour Original
Art Collection Exhibit Artist appearing in person Sat, 6-8 pm; Sun, 2-4 pm Children’s Event: Sat, 11am-12 pm RSVP required: 919-896-7503 The Mahler Fine Art 228 Fayetteville St www.themahlerfineart.com
3/8
3rd Annual Bull City Food and Beer Experience Benefiting Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association 4-8 pm; $75 fee DPAC 123 Vivian St, Durham 919-680-2787 www.bullcityexperience.com
FEB/MAR
3107 Grace Park Dr 919-651-9083 www.traliirishpub.com
Raleigh Brewing Company
Oh’ Mulligans Sports Pub Grill Texas Hold ‘em, 7 pm Thu, Sat 100 Jerusalem Dr 919-465-1900 www.ohmulligans.com
Kings Bowl Bowling, darts, billiards, more 141 Park at North Hills St 919-600-5700 www.kingnorthhills.com
Carolina Ale House Live Trivia Tue, 8-10 pm 7981 Skyland Ridge Pkwy, BC 919-957-4200 www.carolinaalehouse.com
Pfeiffer Institute Reach Affordable and Confidential Individual, Couple and Family Therapy Clinicians at Reach can help with: • Depression
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919 | EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits Fri, Sat: Live music 1101 Market Center Dr 919-388-3500 www.ruckuspizza.com
Buffalo Wings & Rings Mon, Wed: Trivia 4101 Grace Park Dr 919-460-1297 www.buffalowingsandrings.com
Rookies Sports Park Wed: Live music 4911 Central Park Ln 919-474-8833 www.rookiessportsbars.com
Buffalo Wild Wings 1300 Village Market Pt 919-469-7872 www.buffalowildwings.com
Doherty’s Irish Pub 1979 High House Rd, Cary 919-388-9930 www.dohertyirishpubnc.com
SPECIAL/OTHER
COMMUNITY SPORTS REGISTRATIONS, CAMPS LESSONS
2/14
2nd Annual Little Sweethearts Dance Free parent and child dance for all ages Open Arts 1222 Copeland Oaks Dr 919-651-0447 www.openartsnc.com
FEB/MAR
2/2
Boys Youth Baseball Registration Begins Age 9-12; $50 fee Morrisville Parks and Rec 240 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
Weekday Open Jumps Mon-Fri, 10 am-4 pm $7 per child ($5 for siblings) Pump It Up Brier Creek 10700 World Trade Blvd #112 919-828-3344 www.pumpitupparty.com/raleigh-nc Parents’ Night Out Jumping, games, dinner, movie Every Friday, 6-10 pm; age 4-12 $20 per child ($15 for siblings) Pump It Up Brier Creek 10700 World Trade Blvd #112 919-828-3344 www.pumpitupparty.com/raleigh-nc
2/2
Youth Developmental Baseball (Coed) Registration Begins Age 5-8; $50 fee Morrisville Parks and Rec 240 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
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2/2
Youth Soccer
3/14
Registration Begins Age 4-12; $50 fee Morrisville Parks and Rec 240 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
Youth Spring Pre-Season Baseball Clinic
Age 7-12; $50 fee Morrisville Parks and Rec 240 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
9 am-12 pm; $55 fee Morrisville Community Park 1520 Morrisville Pkwy 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
2/2
2/2
3/23-27
Junior Boys Basketball Registration Begins
Age 13-15; $66 fee Morrisville Parks and Rec 240 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
Girls Youth Lacrosse Registration Begins
Adult
Corporate Basketball Begins
Age 18-up; $25 fee Morrisville Parks and Rec 240 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
3/2-6, 3/9-13
Teacher Workday Camps 7:30 am-6 pm Grades K-8; $35 a day fee Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
FEB/MAR
5-Day Breakout Baseball Camp
6-6:55 pm, 7:05-8 pm Age 7-10, 10-12; $95 fee Morrisville Community Park 1520 Morrisville Pkwy 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
Senior Yoga 10-11 am, Mon Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
ROLLER DERBY
Sat. March 7
DOUBLE HEADER - All Stars and B-Teams Doors: 2:00pm | Opener: 3:00pm | Headliner: 5:00pm
dorton arena
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919 | EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Tai Chi 9 am, Mon, Wed, Fri; Age 13-up Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center 1301 Morrisville Pkwy 919-463-6900 www.townofmorrisville.org
MAR/APR/MAY Friday Night Baseball Boost Skills clinics every Friday Sessions: 6-6:55 pm; 7:05-8 pm 3 mth fee: $120 1 mth fee: $75 Class drop in: $20 Morrisville Community Park 1520 Morrisville Pkwy 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
WALKS, RACES, RIDES, GOLF 2/8
35th Annual Run for the Roses 5K Benefiting Canines for Service Org. and Team Red, White and Blue NC 2-6 pm Dorthea Dix Campus-Haywood Building 805 Ruggles Dr run4roses@ncroadrunners.org www.ncroadrunners.org
2/14
Cupid’s Undie Run Benefiting Children’s Tumor Foundation 12 pm Natty Greene’s Pub and Brewery 505 W. Jones St www.cupidsundierun.com
RTP EVENTS 2/4-3/25
1 Million Cups 9 am; Wednesdays RTP Headquarters 12 Davis Dr 919-549-8181 www.rtp.org
2/14
11th Annual Krispy Kreme Challenge Run Benefiting NC Children’s Hospital 8:30 am NC State Campus, Memorial Bell Tower 2011 Hillsborough St 910-308-2213 info@krispykremechallenge.com www.krispykremechallenge.com
Benefiting Colon Cancer Coalition 8:30 am Fred Fletcher Park 802 Clay St 919-239-8610 www.events.getyourrearingear.com
3/7
St. Paddy’s Run Green 8K
3/15
2/17
Winter Wildlife Hike
3 pm William B. Umstead State Park 8801 Glenwood Ave 919-571-4170 www.ncparks.gov
2/28
American Cancer Society 5K Benefiting American Cancer Society 8:30 am 919-873-1207 tjyoung@mindspring.com www.runnc.com
3/7
Sola Hot Mini 5K Benefiting U.S. Veterans Foundation Sola Coffee Café 7705 Lead Mine Rd jackelyn.vanderveer@gmail.com www.runnc.com
Tobacco Road Marathon & Half Marathon Benefiting Wounded Warrior Project, American Red Cross, Triangle Rails to Trails Conservancy, and JDRF 7 am Thomas Brooks Park 111 Brooks Park Ln, Cary www.tobaccoroadmarathon.com
3/29
Mountains to Sea Trail 12M and 50K Challenge Benefiting Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail 8 am Blue Jay Point County Park 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd 919-265-3904 www.bullcityrunning.com
2/5-3/26
2/19
4:30-6:30 pm; Thursdays The Frontier 800 Park Offices Dr 919-549-8181 www.rtp.org
8 am American Underground 334 Blackwell St, Suite B012, Durham www.meetup.com/techbreakfast
Happy Hour
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Morrisville’s Shekhar Joshi Helping Spread the Word of Peace, Harmony Through his work as a volunteer for Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, Morrisville resident Shekhar Joshi is helping spread the word of universal peace and harmony. Inspired by the idea that the whole world is one family, Shekhar and his fellow HSS volunteers organize activities and events to help spread this message throughout the community. Originally from India, Shekhar – a software developer for Lenovo– along with his wife, Archana, and daughters, Arya and Ojasvi, have happily called Morrisville home for the past 14 years. They love the area for the accessibility to Research Triangle Park, the airport, good schools, various amenities and multicultural activities, including those organized by HSS. Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA is a voluntary, non-profit, social and cultural organization of 150 branches, whose volunteers conduct structured programs of regular athletic and academic activities
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of the organization’s southeast zone and helps plan weekly sessions and special events. He is the interface between the local chapter and the national team, drawing upon resources to implement local events, collaborating with other likeminded community organizations to plan activities, as well as teaching weekly sessions.
designed for the whole family. The goal is to develop strong character and leadership skills in its members, emphasizing values such as self-discipline, self-confidence, and a spirit of selfless service for humanity. Motivated by that goal of community service, Shekhar is one of the coordinators
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In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Hindu monk, Swami Vivekanada, who in 1893 first introduced the concept of universal peace through Dharma and Yoga, HSS hosted the Dharma and Yoga Fest – which was attended by more than 800 community members recently. “Dharma teaches us how to live harmoniously in the society, whereas Yoga teaches us how to control our body and mind so that we discover our true nature,” said Shekhar . “Yoga can be practiced through healthy living and self-control, selfless service, gaining knowledge and devotion.”
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Shekhar is one of many HSS volunteers who are familiar in aspects of Dharma, Yoga, and Hindu values and teachings. HSS is happy to work with any individual, organization, school, or company that wants to learn about these topics. “We can arrange workshops for groups – especially for school teachers – who want to learn more so that they can give more information in their social studies classes,” said Shekhar.
Dharma teaches us how to live harmoniously in the society, whereas Yoga teaches us how to control our body and mind so that we discover our true nature.
SHEKHAR JOSHI,
HINDU SWAYAMSEVAK SANGH VOLUNTEER
Shekhar Joshi Profile AGE:
43
RESIDENCE: Morrisville VOLUNTEER AFFILIATION:
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (Hindu Service Society)
FAMILY:
Wife, Archana; daughters, Arya and Ojasvi
INTERESTS:
Hiking, reading, traveling
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh PURPOSE: Develop character for a better society through intellectual, physical and spiritual practices. CONTACT:
Email:
hss.rtp@hssus.org
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919 | PERSONALITY PROFILE
Donnelly Takes to Heart Parents’ Advice on Serving the Community By G. CLEVELAND KILGORE
919 Magazine Writer
When Brian Donnelly bought his home in Morrisville 10 years ago, he was excited to tell his parents about the news. “My folks were happy for us, but they did not ask about the house; they asked, “How are you going to serve your local community?” Great question, and one that Donnelly and his wife of 20 years, Julie, took to heart in their new hometown. “Julie and I are both very involved in the community,” said Donnelly. “Shortly after moving into Morrisville, I became a volunteer for the Morrisville Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee – and I have served as a member, Vice Chair, and Chair through the years.”
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I love that Morrisville is so diverse, with highly educated, interesting, and friendly people.
BRIAN DONNELLY,
10-YEAR MORRISVILLE RESIDENT
Both Donnelly and his wife also serve on the East Meets West Festival committee (for several years running now). “Our EMW committee is full of talented, committed, and professional folks,” he said. “That makes it easy to recommit year after year, especially when you have local restaurants and businesses committed to the community to help make the event a success.” And successful it is, attracting throngs of Morrisville residents and visitors from elsewhere in the 919 to hear live music, shop, dance, and enjoy some diverse cuisine from the community’s restaurants (see additional information on the
Brian Donnelly Profile AGE:
45
RESIDENCE:
Morrisville
EDUCATION:
BA, Duke University;
MS, University of Tennessee
Morrisville’s Brian Donnelly
upcoming May 16 festival on Page 23). Now a commercial real estate broker with Keller Williams Commercial Cary, Donnelly attended Duke University on a full athletic scholarship to play soccer. After graduating in 1991, he moved to Knoxville, TN, to assist in opening the first indoor soccer business in the area – and also earned his Masters at the University of Tennessee. But he is settled now in the Heart of the Triangle and enjoying its international flavor. “I love that Morrisville is so diverse, with highly educated, interesting, and friendly people,” he said. “Morrisville is a great location to live, and convenient regardless of where you need to go in the greater Triangle area.”
PROFESSION: Commercial Real Estate Broker, Keller Williams Commercial Cary FAMILY:
Wife, Julie
PETS:
Sweets and Smoky (cats)
INTERESTS:
Triathlons, Snowboarding
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East Meets West Festival A Culinary Celebration of Wake County’s Most Diverse Community
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food – it is also about live music, live local performances, and overall Now among the 919’s premier fun for all ages, including a whole annual events, the Morrisville section of the festival dedicated Innovation Foundation’s annual to children.” East Meets West Festival attracts Donnelly stressed that the a diverse crowd to the community restaurants and businesses that each May -- to enjoy live music have been a part of the festival over and dance performances on two the years “get it” and have seen stages, shop, and enjoy local and the real value of being involved international cuisine from the in their community. “There is a community’s restaurants. residual effect that carries on to “The East Meets West festival their local businesses throughout is a celebration of Wake County’s the rest of the year because of their most diverse community,” said presence at such a local signature EMW Festival Committee Chair event,” he said. Brian Donnelly. “Join us in Featured foods expected this downtown Morrisville for a day filled year include traditional southern with food, music, performance and fare, Indian, Asian and new trends visual arts from many cultures that in cultural food fusion. And call the Heart of the Triangle home.” all attendees can vote for their This year’s free event is 11 a.m. favorite dish in the “Feast of the to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, East/Best of the West” contest. along Town Hall Drive, between the Stage performances will include Morrisville Chamber of Commerce Americana, Indian, Asian and and the Morrisville Town Hall. many others. Originally conceived as the Donnelly praised the volunteers Taste of Morrisville by the Town of involved with the festival for its Morrisville, the idea transitioned growth and success. “Our group to the Morrisville Chamber of has been constant, with very few Commerce – and eventually changes over the years...you know you have a good group when you wound up under the direction of have this consistency,” he said. Morrisville Chamber of Commerce “We work well together and it is a President Carlotta Ungaro, under joy to see the Town of Morrisville the umbrella of the Morrisville staff, Morrisville Chamber of Innovation Foundation. Commerce Staff, Town Council “Carlotta was confident that the leadership, local business owners relationships of the Chamber of and professionals, and private Commerce with the local business citizens coming together to organize community -- including the such an event.” restaurant owners and managers -- could make the event successful,” For more information – or to Donnelly said. “While the food is register as a vendor at the 2015 an integral part of the festival’s East Meets West Festival – call 919-463-7150 or visit success, the festival is more than www.eastmeetswestmorrisville.org. just restaurants and their delicious 919 Magazine Writer
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Morrisville East Meets West Festival DATE:
May 16, 2015
TIME:
11am-4pm
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A celebration of Morrisville’s diverse community with food and performing arts from around the world. Morrisville East Meets West Festival Committee Brian Donnelly
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Julie Donnelly
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Morrisville Chamber of Commerce President
Jamie Strom
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Maia Wirth
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Sami Bommu Wins Rotary Contest, And Excels at Cedar Fork Elementary By G. CLEVELAND KILGORE
919 Magazine Writer
Sai Samhita R Bommu – who goes by “Sami” – is a winner. The Cedar Fork Elementary 5th Grader recently won the Rotary Club of Morrisville’s “Service Above Self: A Picture Says a Thousand Words” photography and writing competition (see related article on Pages 50-51). Sami and friends Keerthi and Krisha Avula collected non-perishable food in their neighborhood, and then delivered the goods to the Salvation Army in downtown Raleigh – while chronicling the experience via photographs. “I think that the Rotary Club project was great,” said Sami, the daughter of Sreeni and Sucharitha Bommu. “It was a great way to show how we care for other people. When I went to downtown Raleigh, I was touched by seeing how many people were homeless. That day I thought that there was something more than just being happy yourself; it’s better when you share the happiness with everyone.”
I think that the Rotary Club project was great. It was a great way to show how we care for other people.
SAI SAMHITA R BOMMU,
CEDAR FORKS ELEMENTARY 5TH GRADER
Sami’s most recent recognition is just the latest of her accomplishments and involvements: She is a part of the CFES running club, “Girl Power and Running Rays” – an after-school extracurricular activity. She is one of the anchors on the Stingray Vision News morning broadcast. She raised funds for the CFES “Math-athon.” And she participated in the Fall Walk/Run sponsored by the Anuragg Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises funds to help mentally challenged children of poor families. The 10-year-old is also a part of the Cedar Fork Chorus program, and is learning Carnatic vocal music. “I love music,” Sami explained. “I have participated in many group music programs.” 24
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At school, she is interested in all subjects, but math and reading top the list. “Math is interesting and not that hard because there is only one answer,” she said. “Reading takes you to a different world and trust me the world is awesome.” Sami said she is most inspired by Patricia Polacco, an award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books. She enjoys riding her bike and playing board games with family and friends in her Morrisville neighborhood. In addition, she said: “I love my mom’s delightful cooking and I help her with chores a little bit, and I eagerly wait for weekends to have fun playing tennis with my dad.”
Sai Samhita R Bommu Profile AGE:
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SCHOOL:
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PARENTS:
Sreeni and Sucharitha Bommu
RESIDENCE: Morrisville INTERESTS:
Tennis, music, reading books, dance
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Morrisville Winterfest Parade Residents and visitors turned out along Town Hall Drive in Morrisville in early December for the annual Winterfest Parade. Sponsored by the Town of Morrisville and 919 Magazine, the parade featured floats, music and more. A Holiday Craft Fair at Cedar Fork Community Center was a part of the festivities. 919 Magazine Staff Photos
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919 | SNAPSHOTS Open Arts students presented various dance and musical performances for their families during Family Observation Week in December at the studio, located at 1222 Copeland Oaks Drive in Morrisville.
The 12th Annual KIT Youth/Family Adventure Race held recently at Lake Crabtree, which raised funds to benefit a variety of Kids in Training programs. Submitted Photos
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Serge Mouthon of Triangle Ecycling and Jim Lucia of Chamblee Graphics (left), and Vanessa Michelle Nicklis of Novus Resources, Steve Rao, Vicki Scroggins-Johnson (both Morrisville Town Council members), and Greg Johnson at the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce’s annual holiday reception in December at The Chef’s Academy, which included the Morrisville Innovation Foundation’s $10,000 cash grand prize raffle — won by Thad Moore (with Vanessa Jenkins as proxy), Robert Mouro of Merrill Lynch, Dan Dzamba of Morrisville Square, Ken Atkins (with Karen Ondrick as proxy), and Roy Watson (with Carlotta Ungaro as proxy). Photos Courtesy Morrisville Chamber of Commerce
The Holt Brothers Foundation’s 2nd Annual Playoff Party in January at PNC Arena featured NFL players, cheerleaders, and mascots; music, games and prizes; and lots of tailgating. Attendees participated in multiple raffles and giveaways — including Chris Greenley, who one two tickets to this year’s Super Bowl. Photos Courtesy Holt Brothers Foundation
Big crowds again visited Park West Village in Morrisville to enjoy the shopping center’s holiday tradition, “Magical Winter Lights” — a light show produced and presented by Paintscaping viewed on the front facade of the Stone Theatre Park West 14. In addition to the unique presentation, visitors were treated to trolley rides, strolling carolers and Santa telling stories and talking to children in the front lobby of the theater. 28
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919 | SNAPSHOTS Green Hope High students presented their Winter Choral Concert in January, featuring Modern I, II, III Honors, and IV Honors dancers participating in student and teacher choreography. In addition to the GHHS Combined Choruses (shown here), the event included performances by the Voices of Hope, the Voices of Hope Boys, the Voices of Hope Girls, and Choral Director Maggie Cook accompanied by Carol Myers. Photo Courtesy of Ian Robson
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The Town of Morrisville’s annual tree lighting ceremony at Morrisville Town Hall in December featured a children’s choir singing Christmas carols, hot chocolate and cookies, and special guests. Submitted Photos
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919 Music Fest Planned for Northwest Wake Area
New Event Benefits Families Of Fallen First Responders A new all-day live music event in North Raleigh this year is raising money to benefit the families of fallen first responders in the 919. Sponsored by Sir Walter Chevrolet, the 919 Music Fest is presented by 919 Magazine and planned for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at an open area just off Glenwood Avenue in North Raleigh. The special event benefits The 200 Club of Wake County in its effort to provide financial support for the families of police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel who died in the line of duty. The free event is open to the public and includes live entertainment throughout the day on two stages, hot cars on display, local vendor booths, food trucks and tents, a beer garden, and more. A special Kids Zone is planned for the family friendly event. “We are so excited to bring this new live music event to North Raleigh,” said Suzy Beth Sarver, publisher of 919 Magazine. “And we’re very thankful to Sir Walter Chevrolet for their support – and, of course, appreciate the involvement of the bands to help raise money for a wonderful organization – The 200 Club of Wake County – that provides financial support for those families that have lost a family member in the line of duty.”
919 Music Fest WHAT:
Live music, vendors, food booths and trucks, beer garden, Kids Zone, raffles, silent auction
WHEN:
11 am-7 pm,
Sunday, May 31
WHERE:
Adjacent to Sir Walter Chevrolet, 8501 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh
ADMISSION: Free STAGES: 2 BENEFICIARY:
The 200 Club of Wake County (supporting families of fallen first responders)
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Formed in 2000, The 200 Club of Wake County is a non-profit corporation made up of local citizens that provides immediate financial assistance to the families of public safety personnel who lose their lives in the line of duty. In addition, the organization also provides college scholarships to the children of fallen first responders. More information is available at www.200clubwakecounty.org. Confirmed performers at the event include Idlewild South (Allman Brothers cover band), Four Founders, Gimme Shelter (Rolling Stones cover band), Penni & the Squirrel, the Swang Brothers, and Night Shift. Primary sponsor Sir Walter Chevrolet is a new Chevy and used vehicle dealership located at 8501 Glenwood Ave. in Raleigh. With a new state-of-the-art facility and 86 years of local experience, Sir Walter Chevrolet provides a comfortable customer experience and complete satisfaction when seeking a new vehicle or quality service and repair. In addition to sponsoring the 919 Music Fest, Sir Walter Chevrolet each year supports a variety of local charities, schools, youth sports, and local military foundations. More information is available at www.sirwalter.com. Organizers seek additional volunteers to support the effort – and vendor registration is now under way. Additional sponsorships also are available to local businesses. “This a great opportunity for local residents and businesses to take part in a new fun event and support a very worthy cause in our community,” Sarver said. To volunteer or secure vendor or sponsorship information, call 919-747-8791, email info@919Magazine.com, or visit www.919MusicFest.com. Information also is available at www.facebook.com/919 Music Festival.
This a great opportunity for local residents and businesses to take part in a new fun event and support a very worthy cause in our community. SUZY SARVER, 919 MAGAZINE
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Prompt, Consistent, Clinically Excellent Wake County, Cary Area EMS Strive to Better Serve Morrisville Residents Morrisville residents are served by advanced emergency dispatch systems -- readily activating a system of dedicated responders and caregivers to emergent situations. Through contractual partnerships, there are three emergency service providers in the county: Wake County EMS, Cary Area EMS and Eastern Wake EMS. All function under the same medical direction and guidelines – and two of these service the Town of Morrisville. With Wake County EMS and Cary Area EMS being the closest providers to the Town of Morrisville, 919 Magazine provides readers with insight from both Steven Cohen, Cary Area Emergency Medical Services Chief – who discusses the details of the Town of Morrisville’s only colocating fire station; and Jeffrey Hammerstein, Chief of Community Outreach/Wake County Emergency Medical Services Public Information Officer (and Paramedic) – who discusses the specifics of the newest Wake County EMS station near Raleigh-Durham International Airport (which is physically located within the Morrisville town limits), as well as the type of calls EMS stations receive most often, and the specifics about what it’s like to be a first responder on constant call.
A Conversation with Paramedic Jeffrey Hammerstein, Chief of Community Outreach and Wake EMS Public Information Officer; and, Cary Area EMS Chief Steven Cohen: What can you tell us about Morrisville Fire Department Station 2, which houses Cary Area EMS (and is a rest station for Wake County EMS)? CHIEF COHEN: Cary Area EMS coexists with the Morrisville Fire Department at this location. This is the only EMS station that co-locates in the Town of Morrisville, but our services are not limited to the Morrisville area. Although both Fire and EMS departments share headquarters -- assisting one another with housework duties and eating together at times -- EMS crewmembers have their own day office and dormitory on one side of the building, with the fire crewmembers on the other side. Our ambulance is also kept in the bay with the other fire apparatus. The ambulance at this location operates 24 hours, but each EMS crew 919 Magazine MV
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member works a 12-hour shift. This means we normally have about four people stationed at this location per day – two for the daytime shift and two for the nighttime shift. Additionally, we may have volunteers staff the ambulance too.
What can you tell us about the new Wake County EMS Station currently under construction on Raleigh-Durham International Airport property in Morrisville? CHIEF HAMMERSTEIN: The coverage footprint is basically the same as our other stations. Generally, Wake Emergency Medical Services stations are built similarly to fire stations – in that they are built with bathrooms, kitchens, lounge areas, office areas and base space for the apparatus in the bay; however, there are a couple of pieces that make the new facility different from the other stations:
dynamic with GPS. EMS is always out for the ambulances that are parked through the course of the night. We moving around and shuffling from place cannot park these vehicles in any parking to place; therefore, paramedics may start spot because they have to be secured their day in one area and then end up and maintained at a fairly reasonable moving around quite a bit depending on temperature range. Not only are there The station will actually have three how the day goes. When we add units, medications on-board, it’s also difficult bays, as opposed to two. This is an many of the times we try to add a 12-hour for crew members to start the day in an important point because as EMS services shift unit rather than 24-hour shift units. ambulance that may be 19 degrees inside. grow, we don’t necessarily look to build There are 24-hour and 12-hour shifts that The location of the new station is unique more stations – because everything is so paramedics work; 12-hour shifts allows from others because it has more capacity for a 12-hour to store more vehicles. daytime shift Traditionally, EMS stations have New Wake County EMS Station unit and a 12been built with sleeping quarters to (near RDU International Airport): hour nighttime accommodate paramedics that work LOCATION: 6901 Mt. Herman Church Rd, Morrisville shift unit. 24-hour shifts. Since we are trying to do SIZE: 4,085 sq ft A second away with 24-hour shifts, we don’t build BAYS: 3, single length piece is that stations with bedrooms anymore. There STORIES: Single there’s what we are places with “easy chairs” for crew FAÇADE: Brick, with metal roofing call a “peak load.” members during their breaks or downtime GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Racanelli Construction As call volume – but there will not be a sleeping quarters. rises throughout ESTIMATED COST: $1.335 million In regards to constructing a new the course of the COMPLETION DATE: Mid-2015 station, the call volume is particularly day, we may add STATION HISTORY: Served Six Forks EMS, 2005-2011; high in the area compared to recent years. an ambulance Occupied by Wake EMS since 2011 When we decided to begin placing units that is in service in that area, geography played a huge role for 12 hours and Morrisville Fire/EMS Station in the decision-making, as well as the fact then is parked LOCATION: 10632 Chapel Hill Rd, Morrisville that airports sometimes generate calls. through the SIZE: 8,500 sq ft night as call What type of personnel is located at the BAYS: 2 volume drops Morrisville EMS and RDU stations? NON-EMERGENCY PHONE: 919-463-6140 and fewer staff STORIES: Single CHIEF COHEN: At the Morrisville is needed. As station, each truck will always have EQUIPMENT: Engine-2, Ladder-2, Rescue-2, a result, we run at least one paramedic and one EMT out of physical Reserve Engine, Car-3, Medic-54 parking spaces or one emergency medical technician
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intermediate. Therefore, a minimum of two crewmembers will always work per shift. It is important to note that the ambulance is an Advanced Life Support (ALS) vehicle. CHIEF HAMMERSTEIN: We tend to rotate people – so there will not be a station officer at the RDU location. Typically, we assign paramedics to a station for about two or three months, and then they rotate to another station. There are a couple of ambulances that will operate out of the station, along with an Advanced Practice Paramedic. There are a variety of reasons for our rotation, including call characteristics. This means that there can be different communities that may have certain types of calls. Additionally, the routine in a more suburban area differs from the routine in a more urban area. Rotations promote those varieties. It’s beneficial for a paramedic to see different types of patients and different situations because it keeps them proficient at those different services and procedures. Routing-wise, we do not place much emphasis on paramedics learning an area extremely well because with the technology we have now, it’s almost impossible to get lost. As soon as a crew is dispatched to a call, the system knows where they are and automatically routes them to the location.
A medical document with a magnet on the refrigerator is an easy thing to find (by a paramedic) and should be in most, if not all, residences.
What coverage areas do the two Morrisville area stations handle? CHIEF COHEN: Although Morrisville is the crew’s primary response area, we are a part of the Wake County EMS system. Therefore, we go wherever we are dispatched. For the general area in Morrisville, EMS-54 is the truck that operates out of Fire Station 2. However, we also have EMS-52, which is located at Cary Fire Station #5 on High House Road; and EMS-53, a 12-hour peak-load truck, located at Cary Fire Station #8 on Mills Park. In all, we have the entire Town of Morrisville surrounded. CHIEF HAMMERSTEIN: We have six different zones in Wake County, and the new RDU station will have three bays. One of the bays will hold ambulance EMS-34 that will – unless being dispatched to a call or sent to a coverage area – stay at the station so that there is an ambulance in the area. The station will also hold ambulance EMS-35, which
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will come inbound on Glenwood Avenue and be the start-out coverage area for the Pleasant Valley zone. We partner with all the different public safety agencies; therefore, EMS-35 can go to Fire Station 17, for example, and park there until dispatched out to a call or another coverage area, such as the Morrisville station on Chapel Hill Road. The new station’s third bay will hold the Advanced Practice Paramedics (also referred to as Medic 95). Throughout the course of the day, there are only five Advanced Practice Paramedics for the entire county, so they obviously have a much larger response area and they do more than just “alternative destination” support or checking with ambulances to get people to the right place. Oftentimes, they go on higher “QD” or critical level calls as back-up support experienced paramedics. They also do home visits to help people better understand their medical conditions; for example, if we have someone that calls EMS a lot, Advanced Practice Paramedics can actually go spend time with that person and help him/her understand their medical situation. This is a great way to help reduce frequent calling by the same person.
How is Morrisville’s EMS service organized? CHIEF COHEN: Wake County EMS and Cary Area EMS work together under the same standards and system, along with Eastern Wake EMS. The main difference between Wake County EMS and Cary Area EMS is that Wake County EMS is a government agency, whereas Cary Area EMS is a nonprofit organization. Although the board of commissioners is responsible for the 919 Magazine MV
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overall EMS system that includes Wake County, Cary Area and Eastern Wake -- they do not govern how we function administratively or operationally. For example, as the Cary Area EMS Chief, I am responsible for my own hiring, whereas the board of commissioners is responsible for Wake County EMS’s hiring. Additionally, I report to a board of directors, and the director of Wake County EMS reports to the board of commissioners. Cary Area EMS headquarters is situated in Cary at 107 Medcon Court. We currently staff three paramedic level ambulances, 24 hours a day and an additional paramedic level peak-load truck 12 hours a day. This occurs seven days a week, 365 days a year. One ambulance operates out of our main station, one truck from Cary Fire Station #5, and another truck out of Morrisville Fire Station 2. Our workforce includes full-time, casual-time, and volunteer staff. We have over 25 full-time field personnel and two administrative staff members. CHIEF HAMMERSTEIN: The Wake County EMS headquarters, which is a part of the Wake County Public Center, is located in downtown Raleigh at 331 South McDowell St. We have an ambulance bay that opens right out of the public safety center onto West Davie Street. Across the entire county, there are 30 stations that are a part of the system, with Wake operating 20 of those. There are three other agencies that still function from back in the older volunteer rescue squads’ days and they currently operate the remaining 10
We are in a great career because people send us notes and cards thanking us for making a huge impact in their lives. In the end, that’s what it really comes down to -- making those positive impacts in the lives of others.
stations. Certainly, they are all updated today and meet all of the same standards. Two non-profit organizations, Cary Area EMS and Eastern Wake EMS, assist Wake County in providing local service through contractual partnerships. The third organization, Apex EMS, is operated by the Town of Apex. These agencies use the services of both paid and volunteer personnel. They function under the same medical direction and are an integral part of the EMS System. There are no district lines between the agencies because the EMS system is GPS based. Cary Area EMS, Eastern Wake EMS, Wake County EMS and Apex EMS all operate using the same standards, protocols, GPS systems, and dispatch systems.
What do you encourage Morrisville residents to do to better assist paramedics? CHIEF COHEN: We encourage residents to stay calm, and do not ever hesitate to call 911. We have had residents explain that they hesitated to call 911 because they did not want to bother EMS crewmembers at three in the morning.
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But we encourage them to call regardless of the time because we are working 24-hours a day. If you need an ambulance, we urge you to call 911 and allow us to help you. It is extremely helpful that 911 callers that require an ambulance after dark make certain that their house spotlight/porch light is on, especially if the caller is not the patient. Moreover, emergency dispatch communicators will ask you many questions; please answer their questions accordingly and do not hang up on them because the information they inquire about is very essential to our work. And, depending on the nature of the emergency, you may receive instructions from dispatch on how to control bleeding for instance, or perform CPR, please follow those instructions because your cooperation will assist us as we promptly make our way to your location. Lastly, having a list of your medications, allergies, and doctor’s contact is a plus and helps paramedics out a great deal. CHIEF HAMMERSTEIN: It is helpful for people calling EMS services to have the following information: Demographics, such as personal history, medical history, a list of medications, allergies, and the doctor information. I realize that in emergency situations, this is not always possible to pull together, but we encourage people to keep a document containing this information on the refrigerator, which is a great default place to go for paramedics. This is especially helpful during times when someone is unable to communicate his or her condition to the paramedics. An example February | March 2015
of this would be a diabetic with low blood sugar and incomprehensible. When that person has this information available, we discover that they take insulin along with other medications, which prompts us to check his/her blood sugar. In situations like this, the document is a good head start because we now know what to do and what treatments to initiate fairly quickly. A medical document with a magnet on the refrigerator is an easy thing to find and should be in most, if not all, residences.
What community outreach and educational programs are provided by EMS in Morrisville? CHIEF COHEN: We are very involved in the community. Our Citizens’ Academy is one of two of our most popular community events. This fourweek free educational program provides an introduction to emergency medical services in an interactive environment. Instructors, all professional staff members with Cary Area EMS, teach practical sessions about EMS and what function EMS plays in today’s society. Our Flu Clinic is another popular community event. Each fall the staff, 919 Magazine MV
volunteers, and Board of Cary Area EMS give back to the community by providing a free flu clinic. This has been a popular community service in past years. We are typically able to provide flu vaccinations for 500-800 people at no charge, including children. We also do a lot of in-house training for Boy and Girl Scouts in the process of receiving their Emergency Medi Badge.
schools. In addition, we do hundreds of visits to our local schools, largely by invitation. We have a Facebook page and a YouTube channel to be more interactive with the community and help people better understand what EMS is. And, in the spring, we are hoping to launch an app for cell phones called “Pulse Point” to assist individuals providing CPR in public places.
Anyone seeking volunteer positions must be a certified emergency technician. The process includes applying for the position, passing the interview, attending a five-week academy, and working out in the field on an ambulance as a third person in training. Volunteers will also have to complete a training manual, along with additional test, before they move on to the next level. This is a great way to learn about the industry of EMS
What types of calls are most prevalent in Wake County?
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CHIEF HAMMERSTEIN: Last year, there were about 90,000 EMS calls in Wake County across the system. We receive a full variety of medical calls, ranging from heart-related calls to diabetics, seizures to strokes, asthma to COPD and even the less urgent or minor calls like fever or sickness. There’s no one type of call that really jumps out on the medical side. The same is true on the trauma/injury side. Of course, there are car accidents, assaults, slips and falls, shooting and stabbings – probably a lot more than many people realize, because many of these situations do not make the news. February | March 2015
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What is the average response time for paramedic services? CHIEF HAMMERSTEIN: We place units partly based on response times, but in most cases those response times are not essential to patient outcome. With EMS, there is a small percentage of situations where patient outcome depends on EMS response times. The number of minutes it takes to get to a destination, whether that is six minutes or 11 minutes, typically doesn’t affect patient outcome. In a small group of truly emergent patients, we’d want paramedics to be within five minutes for their response times. Examples of emergent situations include cardio arrest, choking, and severe asthma attacks, to name a few. These circumstances constitute
as second to second, moment-by-moment, immediately life-threatening situations and lead me to my next point: We partner with fire departments, who are first responders trained at the basic Emergency Medical Technician level. Fire stations are everywhere and their response times are lower, and in Raleigh they are usually under five minutes. Therefore, the concept is that we have a good first responders coverage system put in place for those immediately life-threatening emergencies. Paramedics know that fire units are on the scene doing CPR, clearing choking airways, starting breathing treatments, easing the bag-valve–mask for someone not breathing, and this gives us time to get to the location. Rather than focus on average response times for paramedics, our goal is in the
90th percentile for response times, which is 11 min., 59 sec. And again, this is part of a system where we know we’re getting those fire units there quickly for those lifethreatening emergencies.
How many calls might an EMS station receive daily? CHIEF HAMMERSTEIN: This really is relative – a little over 60,000 people were actually transported to the hospital last year. It’s difficult to come up with a good definition for what constitutes as an “emergency,” but situations that are truly moment-to-moment, life-threatening emergencies are probably under five percent. That doesn’t mean there are not situations that require urgent care, but when discussing the five percent, I’m referring to those times when paramedics are running lights with the sirens on, rushing to the hospital and every second counts, which is actually rather rare. As an area becomes more urban, call volume increases exponentially. If we are increasing population at one angle, then the 911 calls increase at a much steeper angle. As areas grow, 911 calls grow, and EMS calls grow – as a result, different department agencies try to figure out ways to keep up with that growth.
What are the biggest challenges for paramedics?
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CHIEF HAMMERSTEIN: On the administrative level, our biggest challenges are how to best care for people. An important issue is where to navigate people when there are many people who do not have access to healthcare unless through the emergency department. People without a private doctor still need to see a doctor at times. Where are doctors? At the emergency department. How do you get there? Often times using an ambulance. How do you get an ambulance? Call 911. And honestly, this is a big part of what we do. Those that do not have any other access to healthcare, therefore, are our biggest challenges because we have to figure out how we best deal with this and February | March 2015
how do we best serve those needs, because they are going to call us (this is where the Advanced Practice Paramedics are important, as mentioned previously). On the immediate response level, one of the biggest challenges is traffic. Oftentimes, we don’t know how emergent a situation is when we are responding to a call with lights and sirens. Cell phones are just terrible! There are many times when our drivers are responding to an emergency with lights and sirens and a person in the car in front of them is talking on the phone. You can see their behavior, you can see that they are on the phone with one hand up to their ear and the other on the steering wheel while looking in the rearview mirror, and you can see that they notice you and are trying to figure out how to deal with the situation. It’s almost like that person can’t do the mental calculation because they are preoccupied with the telephone. Their mental response is delayed because they are distracted with their phone. We always have to remain patient and not become emotional, but it’s a concern when you’re responding to a truly emergent situation. Dealing with traffic and distracted driving are definitely challenges.
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What is a common misconception about paramedics? CHIEF HAMMERSTEIN: People often refer to us as just ambulance drivers and this probably affects paramedics the hardest. Yes, we drive ambulances, but people don’t necessarily understand just how advanced the care is for paramedics. We are carrying over 40 different medications in the truck; there are countless procedures, tubes, and needles utilized for saving people’s lives. There’s also a 200-page medical protocol book, most of which are all standing orders. We have complex medical care treatment plans for emergency care that we’re doing on standing orders from physicians. Today, EMS has proven to be able to do many types of medical procedures. Paramedic training, quality improvement, and education are all at higher levels now.
What advice would you give someone seeking a career in emergency services? CHIEF HAMMERSTEIN: When people get into the field, they usually never look back. While in school, make good grades, do your homework, do your reading assignments, be a good student and then look toward the schools that provide EMS education. To truly get started in EMS, you want to at least go to a technical school and get a two-year degree that will also get you certified. In EMS, you will always need to be state certified, and in many places county certified. My recommendation is to look for the four-year schools, such as Western Carolina, which offer a four-year EMS degree. It’s difficult to be a paramedic on an ambulance as a 30-year career because it is a very physically demanding job – and it has its long-term stress due to the types of situations we encounter. But you have to be prepared to deal with that reality. In all, the degree will become handier and there are more opportunities to promote up into the chief, education and research positions. 919 Magazine MV
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Cary Area Emergency Medical Services: Early Responders, Since 1971 Cary Rescue Squad was formed as a result of an incident that took place in the summer of 1971, when a 4-yearold boy was struck by a furniture truck and died in the street after waiting 45 minutes for an ambulance to respond from Raleigh. The first meeting of the steering committee was Sept. 19, 1971. At this meeting, the charter members agreed that the rescue squad should not be a part of YRAC fire department, and a week later they had a meeting with Fred Bond, Mayor of Cary, to discuss funding. The first call for Cary Rescue Squad occurred on August 18, 1972 at 9:20 pm at Yates Place (Old US 1). The nature of the call was severe bleeding from the wrist and the patient was transported to Rex Hospital. Jerry Adams was the primary attendant on the call assisted by David Weaver, Benny Rideout, Bob Weaver, Tom Brown, and John Servis. Cary EMS’s current response district includes 60 sq. mi. covering Cary, Morrisville, Swift Creek, parts of Apex, and Raleigh. The founding members of Cary Rescue Squad were: John Owen, Jerry Adams, Jackie Hunter, Howard Finch, Joe Hodges, Benny Rideout, Billy Henderson.
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919 | COMMUNITY Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza Now Open At Morrisville’s Park West Village Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza opened recently at Park West Village in Morrisville. The build-your-own-pizza chain offers 11-inch pies with fresh made-from-scratch dough, any toppings, all for one price. “Blaze’s executive chef is Brad Kent, one of the highest-awarded pizza chefs in the country. He sourced all of Blaze’s more than 40 toppings, sauces and cheeses to ensure the best quality,” said Dustin Miller, general manager of the Morrisville restaurant. “We also make our dough in-house daily from scratch. It’s like getting a $15 pizza for under eight bucks, and with options like gluten free dough and vegan cheese, everyone is bound to find something they can enjoy!” The 2,700 sq. ft. restaurant, located at 1024 Market Center Drive, seats 80 people. Miller said several events are planned in February and March, including “PiDay” on March 14 (with all pizzas on sale for $3.14).
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Morrisville Chamber Accepting Applications for New Leader While no timeline was available for naming a new Morrisville Chamber of Commerce president, Operations Manager Jamie Strom said that resumes were accepted through Feb. 16. Carlotta Ungaro stepped down from her Chamber leadership position Jan. 30 to accept a similar position with the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce in Georgia. With nearly four years as chamber president, Ungaro increased the local chamber’s memberships, was the driving force behind launching the Morrisville Innovation Foundation; creating HOTTovation - an entrepreneurial program for start-
up businesses; and re-directing one of Morrisville’s most popular annual festivals, the East Meets West Festival. “Carlotta was confident that the relationships of the Chamber of Commerce with the local business community could make the event successful,” said East Meets West Festival Committee Chair Brian Donnelly, when asked about the inception of the event and how it ended up under the chamber’s direction.
Annual Spring Fling is April 11 At Morrisville’s Park West Village
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Annual Fall Festival: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29. Magical Winter Lights, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. nightly, Dec. 11 to Dec. 20. Park West Village is a 100-acre, 750,000 sq. ft. mixed-use development located at the southwest corner of Cary Parkway and NC-54/Chapel Hill Road in Morrisville. For more information on the events, visit www.ParkWestVillage.com or www.facebook. com/ParkWestVillage.
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Carolina Rollergirls Ready for Season Opener Prepared for the Next Big Roller Derby Event? Then don’t miss the 2015 season-opening match between the Carolina Rollergirls and the Charlotte Roller Girls on Saturday, March 7, at PNC Arena in Raleigh. What is the Roller Derby experience? Attendees can expect a fun sport like nothing else, and to see real athleticism on the track. “Suicide seating” – which is trackside seating – puts spectators right up against the action (and can result in a Rollergirl in your lap). Doors open at 2 p.m., with the opening match at 3 p.m. and the headliner at 5 p.m. Ticket are $12 in advance and $15 at the door for adults, and $5 for youths. Groups of 10 or more are priced at $10 each. Half-time entertainment is planned between matches. Carolina Rollergirls is made up of athletes dedicated to enriching the lives of women through sports training and participation in international competition. The team is an active member of the community, taking part in charitable outreach programs and local events – and striving to present strong,
positive role models and maintaining a family-friendly, inclusive environment. A non-profit organization run solely by skaters and volunteers, the group has been active in the Triangle since 2004. For more information, visit www.CarolinaRollergirls.com. Dorton Arena is located on the NC State Fairgrounds at 1025 Blue Ridge Road.
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New West Regional Library Program Explores Revolutionary Tea Parties Local residents can relive North Carolina history with the “Revolutionary Tea Parties: Women’s History and Tea in North Carolina” presentation by Duke University’s Jamie Brummitt at 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 27 at the West Regional Library. Participants are encouraged to bring their own cup and saucer and enjoy tea and refreshments. Preregistration is required, and space is limited. West Regional Library is located at 4000 Louis Stephens Drive in Cary. For information or to register to attend, call 919-463-8500 or visit www.wakegov.com/libraries.
Green Hope High School Men’s Lacrosse Clinic for elementary and middle school boys is 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the campus practice fields. The clinic allows young athletes to get a head start on the spring season and improve game skills during the day of instruction, skill-building, scrimmaging and fun. All player levels are welcome to participate at the clinic, designed for youths in kindergarten through 8th Grade. Cost is $45 per player, with all participants receiving a T-shirt and a pass to the GHHS Falcons home opener on March 4. Equipment and mouth guards are not provided. For information or to register, visit www.greenhopeathletics.com.
March 14 Catamount Gala Auction & Dinner At Brier Creek CC Benefits PCHS Athletics The annual Catamount Gala Auction & Dinner is 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 at Brier Creek Country Club. One of the Panther Creek High School Athletic Booster Club’s major fundraisers, the event is a night of socializing with friends, food, and entertainment. Both silent and live auctions are planned as well.
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Panther Creek High Women’s Soccer program hosts a pre-season benefit tournament to honor Laura Yost at 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at the Panther Creek High School Stadium. Other teams participating in the tournament include Garner High and Cardinal Gibbons High School. Admission is $5 at the gate.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake – a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle – is planned for Saturday, Feb. 28, in two locations. Teams of five or six members participate at various times during the day, at either The Alley in Raleigh, or Village Lanes in Durham. Teams can be comprised of family, friends, co-workers, or club members – all of whom secure sponsorships. All participants – who can register for free – receive two free games of bowling (including shoes and ball), a Bowl for Kids’ Sake T-shirt, food, drinks and chances to win door prizes. Bowling times include 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.; and 2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Corporate sponsors underwrite all costs, so all donations go directly toward the BBBS programs in the community. The Alley is located at 2512 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, and Village Lanes is located at 330 N. Hardee St. in Durham. For information, visit www.bbbstriangle.org.
Admission includes appetizers, dinner, dessert and lots of fun. Tickets are $50 per person prior to March 1, and $55 afterwards. A full cash bar is also available. Attire for the evening is business casual. For more information, email auction@panthercreekathletics.com. Reservations can be made for the event at www.panthercreekathletics. com. Brier Creek Country Club is located at 9400 Club Hill Drive in North Raleigh.
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Morrisville-based National Guard Aviation Unit Deploys Overseas Soldiers of the North Carolina National Guard’s Detachment 1, Company B, 638th Aviation Support Battalion – based in Morrisville – recently deployed to Kuwait. The 638th deployed as part of a battalion composed of National Guard units from the states of Washington, Michigan, Kentucky and South Carolina. The unit will be responsible for providing essential and routine maintenance of AH-64 Apache Attack helicopters in support of Army aviation missions overseas. A number of local officials, friends and family were on hand in January for a special Mobilzation Ceremony at the NCNG headquarters near Raleigh-Durham Airport. “You have direct impact on our safety and security,” U.S. Rep. David Price said during the ceremony. And Morrisville Mayor
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919 | COMMUNITY Meet Actress Jane Seymour At Original Art Exhibit in Raleigh A collection of original artwork by Emmy and Golden Globe awardwinning actress Jane Seymour is on exhibition and available for acquisition at The Mahler Fine Art in Raleigh beginning Feb. 21. Seymour plans to make personal appearances at the The Mahler Fine Art at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28 and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 1. In addition, a special children’s event takes place at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28. The appearances are open to the public, but RSVPs are required at 919-896-7503 or www.themahlerfineart.com.
Green Hope High School Presents ‘Legally Blonde’ March 4-7 Green Hope High School presents “Legally Blonde” at 7 p.m. on March 4-7 at the school auditorium. Advance tickets are $10 in advance for adults and $5 for students and children (tickets at the door are available for $12 for adults and $8 for students and children). “Legally Blonde” by Heather Hach features music and lyrics by Lawrence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin – based on a book by Amanda Brown. Tickets are available at seatyourself.biz/greenhopehigh or www.greenhopefinearts.org. For more information, call 919-380-3700. GHHS Auditorium is located at 2500 Carpenter Upchurch Road in Cary.
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Green Hope Voices of Hope Headed to NY’s Carnegie Hall Green Hope High School’s Voices of Hope is participating in the Choirs of America Nationals for Mixed Choirs in April in New York City. “We carefully select and invite only top choral programs,” said COA’s Artistic Director, Christopher Scott Olin. “These choirs then come together for unprecedented choral music education opportunities and performances.” At the event, which takes place April 23-25, invited choirs participate in adjudicated performances with performance reviews, observational opportunities, and full one-hour clinics with renowned clinicians – and present a group concert in Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium. “We are very proud and honored to be the first ensemble from our school to be invited to perform at Carnegie Hall,”
Short Takes Tolls on the Triangle Expressway – the extension of I-540 that runs from Research Triangle Park to Holly Springs – increased by 14 cents for Quick Pass motorists and 22 cents for bill-by-mail customers, beginning in January 2015…Jonathan Toong of Green Hope High School received a $1,000 scholarship from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties…Gwen Krause, a graduate of Panther Creek High and a freshman at East Carolina University, received the Girl Scouts Gold Award. She is the daughter of Craig and Mikalan Krause of Morrisville… Bobby Guthrie, who served as Wake County schools athletic director for 17 years before retiring in 2012, was inducted into the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Hall of Fame…Green Hope High student Meghana Ganapathiraju recently presented her work on the U.S. Department of Defense-funded project at the Duke Center for Health Informatics at the American Medical Informatics Association
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said Voices of Hope Director Margaret Cook. “To be invited to work with these outstanding clinicians and sing with some of the best choirs in the country is the opportunity of a lifetime and a dream-come-true for our students.” For more information about the choral program at GHHS, contact Cook at mcook2@wcpss.net
meeting in Washington, DC…Mills Park Middle School students raised nearly $36,000 for the American Heart Association, ranking 4th in the state…Hunter James of Green Hope High was selected as a finalist for the 2015 American High School Honors Orchestra, and will perform with the group at Carnegie Hall in New York…Jennifer Heiden of Green Hope High was chosen for the 2015 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band, which performed at the All-American Bowl football game in January… Mi Cancun Mexican Restaurant is now open in Grace Park at the corner of Davis Drive and Morrisville Carpenter Road – taking the spot formerly occupied by Cucina De Milano…Green Hope High’s Mike Miragliuolo was named as the inaugural North Carolina high school cross country co-coach of the year (with David Christian of Broughton High School) by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Association…Passenger count at Raleigh-Durham International Airport grew 3.8 percent in 2014, airport officials reported…
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Linda Craft to Chair 24th Annual Red Cross Ball April 18 at North Ridge Country Club Linda Craft, chief executive officer of Linda Craft & Team committee members to obtain Realtors, will serve as chairman of the 24th Annual Red Cross Ball, sponsorships and raise the necessary funds to help the American Red benefitting the American Red Cross. Cross be prepared and ready to The 2015 Red Cross Ball is 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, respond 365 days a year in our April 18 at North Ridge Country Club in North Raleigh. community. I believe all can do American Red Cross Regional Engagement Officer Mira more,” said Craft, who is joined Batchelor describes the upcoming event as a “party for a purpose,” this year by 919 Magazine featuring tasty cuisine and cocktails, live and silent auctions, and Publisher Suzy Beth Sarver as a live performance by Steve Owens and the Summertime Band. co-chair of the event. “We will also have a putting contest on the patio overlooking the For more information, contact golf course for a chance to win $10,000,” Batchelor said. “There is Batchelor at 919-277-2802 or Mira.Batchelor@ always a lot of excitement during the final putt.” redcross.org.For 2015 Red Cross Ball Various table sponsorship levels for businesses are now available more information 6:30 pm-11:30 pm, about the American WHEN: – as well as Ruby sponsorships for couples, and individual tickets Saturday, April 18 Red Cross, please are $175 (all can be purchased by contacting Mira Batchelor visit www.redcross. WHERE: North Ridge Country Club, 6612 Falls of Neuse, Raleigh directly at 919-277-2802 or mira.batchelor@redcross.org. org. North Ridge Celebrating 133 years in 2015, the American Red Cross continues to provide disaster relief, emergency aid, and educational programs worldwide. “I am honored to work with the volunteer
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919 | COMMUNITY Green Hope NAHS Planning Soup Bowl Supper Fundraiser Green Hope High School National Art Honor Society plans a Visual Arts Soup Bowl Supper on Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Contemporary Art Museum in Raleigh. A benefit for various charities, including the Helping Hand Mission – the event features two seatings (5 p.m. to 6 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) Tickets are $20 to the function – which is held in conjunction with the Sanderson High and Southeast Raleigh High NASH organizations. Cost includes food, a handmade bowl to take home, live entertainment and the opportunity to view the latest CAM exhibition. For information, email mpoppe@wcpss.net. Tickets are available at www.camraleigh.org. CAM is located at 409 W. Martin St. in Raleigh.
Raleigh Brewing Company Plans 2-year Anniversary Live Music Celebration Raleigh Brewing Company plans a huge 2-year Anniversary Celebration from 12 p.m., Saturday, March 7 to 12 a.m. on Sunday, March 8. Everyone is welcome to the event, including families and well-behaved, leashed dogs. “We will have live music in the afternoon and evening at varying times,” said Ashley Stewart of Raleigh Brewing. “Food trucks also will be on site throughout the day. We will also be raffling off a two-tap Kegerator system! Anyone is eligible to enter the raffle with any purchase, and you do not have to be present to win. This is at least a $1,000 value.” Raleigh Brewing Company is located at 3709 Neil St. in Raleigh. For more information, call 919-400-9086 or visit www.raleighbrewingcompany.com.
Annual Morrisville Easter Egg Hunt for Ages 2-10 on April 3 The Annual Town of Morrisville Easter Egg Hunt is Friday, April 3 at Morrisville Community Park. • Children age 2-3 begin their hunt at 9:30 a.m. on Field #1 – followed by: • Age 4-5: 10 a.m. (Field #2) • Age 6-7, 10:30 a.m. (Field #2) • Age 8-10, 11 a.m. (Field #2).
Participants hunt for plastic eggs filled with goodies and very special prizes, and also have the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny. Food trucks, a bounce house, and face painting are also a part of the free event. For more information, call 919-463-7110 or visit www.townofmorrisville.org. Morrisville Community Park is located at 1520 Morrisville Parkway.
Early Spring Opening Expected For Morrisville’s New Earth Fare Earth Fare – a unique full service grocery store – will open in early spring in Morrisville’s Park West Village. “We are also very excited about the opportunity to join Park West Village,” said Amanda Arnet, New Store Marketing Manager for Earth Fare. “We like to choose communities that are vibrant and health oriented – and Morrisville and Cary fit the bill.” While no official opening date is set, Arnet indicated the effort is to open as soon 48
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as possible. “We can’t wait to meet the community. Once our date is determined, we’ll open by 7 a.m. and our opening week festivities will include a formal ribbon cutting, local entertainers, music and of course Grand Opening specials!” The Morrisville Earth Fare will feature fresh local and organic fruits and vegetables; a full-service meat, poultry and seafood department; a cheese department, and an on-site bakery. The store will also make healthy eating convenient with its ready-togo meal options, hot and salad bars, and a prepared food case, according to Arnet. www.919Magazine.com
Other popular offerings from Earth Fare include an extensive “Health & Wellness” section, staffed by herbal specialists with supplements, natural remedies, and naturally derived skin care and cosmetic items; as well as organic pet food and treats. This is the company’s second store in the area, with the other location in the Brier Creek area of North Raleigh. Earth Fare in Morrisville is under construction at 951 Morrisville Parkway. For additional information, visit www.earthfare.com.
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919 | COMMUNITY Donna Peffley Guest Speaker At KNOW Luncheon on Feb. 12 Donna Peffley, Vice President of Human Resources at Global Knowledge, is featured speaker at the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce’s Knowledgeable Network of Women luncheon at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, at Prestonwood Country Club. Peffley’s career path has taken interesting twists and turns, but has always focused on building community with her company and the city. She will share her insights on how to make community a successful strategy for a successful career. A UNC-Chapel Hill graduate with a degree in math
education, Peffley started her career in personnel in a traditional North Carolina business, Hickory Springs Manufacturing. In 1989, she took a big leap by following her fiancé to Albany, NY and landed a job as the human resources manager for a familyowned paper distributor, Hudson Valley Paper Company. In 1997, she and her family returned to North Carolina. Fee to attend the event is $25 for Chamber members, and $35 for non-members. Attendees are asked to bring a box or bag of rice to support Dorcas Ministries, which provides people in crisis with food and financial assistance for rent, utilities, childcare, and more. For more information, call 919-463-0212 or visit www.morrisvillechamber.org.
Lake Crabtree St. Plantrick’s Day Event Teaches All About Plants This St. Patrick’s Day, celebrate with something green... such as plants! Chloro-filled with hands-on activities, the “St. Plantrick’s Day” Lake Crabtree County Park program – scheduled for 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 – teaches youths age 6-12 how plants adapt to different environments and why they’re the most
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important life forms on earth. Pre-registration is required at least two days in advance. Forms are available at www.wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree. Fee is $8. The park is located at 1400 Aviation Parkway, just off I-40 in Morrisville. For information, call 919-460-3390.
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Morrisville Rotary Club Recognizes Students at Two Elementary Schools
Several students at Cedar Fork and Morrisville elementary schools received recognition in the Rotary Club of Morrisville’s “A Picture Says a Thousand Words – Service Above Self” special program. The Rotary Club of Morrisville was awarded a 2014 District Grant to provide school supplies for classroom teachers and improve the visual and written literacy of 5th Grade students at the two local campuses. The students participated in a photography contest to take a picture depicting “Service Above Self” and write a paragraph on the meaning of the picture, “A Picture Says a Thousand Words”.
As a result of this grant, each school received 10 digital cameras and more than $600 in funds to purchase school supplies. Cedar Fork Elementary had more than 30 students participate in the grant program by taking photographs and writing stories depicting “Service Above Self”. Marisa Cashin, 5th Grade teacher, coordinated the grant program at the school. Winning CFES students were: • 1st Place: Sami Bommu – “Cans Ahoy!” (Teacher: Laura Pomes) • 2nd Place: Trey Hammon – “Hands” (Teacher: Amanda Moffett)
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919 | COMMUNITY • 3rd Place: Drithi Kanthala – “SPCA” (Teacher: Amanda Moffett). Morrisville Elementary School had all 5th Grade students participate, with 5th Grade Teacher Kristin McCann coordinating the activity. Winning MES students were: • 1st Place: Ameya Phornsavanh -- “Acts of Kindness” (Teacher: Kristin McCann) • 2nd Place: Rowan Mladsi – “Service Above Self: Young or Old” (Teacher: Elyse Allen) • 3rd Place: Breanna Quenon – “The Leader in Reading” (Teacher: Stephanie Thorb) The winning six entries are on display at the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce. A special Rotary panel judged the photographs selected Cedar Forks for the Grand Prize award of additional supply funds for the school and the winning students. For more information on the Rotary Club of Morrisville, visit www.morrisville.rotary-clubs.org.
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919 | COMMUNITY The Frontier Opens at Park Center Development in Research Triangle Operations are now under way at The Frontier in Research Triangle Park, the first facility to open at the new Park Center Development. The 142,000 sq. ft. building is a mix of offices, work spaces, and meeting areas designed to create a collaborative and innovative environment, according to Bob Geolas, president and CEO of the Research Triangle Foundation.
Located at 800 Park Offices Drive, The Frontier has two full-time staff members. Design plans are expected soon for completion of the first phase of the Park Center development -- which is expected to include a mix of retail, office and residential facilities. For more information, visit www.rtp.org/thefrontier.
Wake Schools Receive $9 Million Grant For Magnet School Program Expansion
Magnet Elementary. The IB program is an inquiry-based approach to learning. Funding also would expand secondlanguage instruction.
Wake County Public School System will receive more than $9 million in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Education to expand and revise magnet school themes.
A Leadership and World Languages program at Green Magnet Elementary, implementing Stephen Covey’s leadership principles and offering instruction in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.
The Magnet Schools Assistance Program award, will provide funding over the next three years to support three new magnet school themes. It also will support revisions to two existing magnet themes.
A Leadership and Technology magnet theme at Carroll Magnet Middle. The school will emphasize Covey principles, support STEM instruction with technology resources, and expand world language offerings.
The new themes planned are: An International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program at Fox Road
The new funding also will support these magnet theme revisions:
Poe Magnet Elementary will implement a Gifted & Talented/ Academically/Intellectually Gifted (GT/ AIG) Basics magnet program, replacing its Montessori magnet theme. This will significantly expand the arts program, provide resources to offer extensive elective courses in all grades. Moore Square Magnet Middle School will significantly transform its Museums magnet theme to also become a GT/AIG Basics magnet program. The MSAP funds will support a significant expansion of the arts program, provide resources to offer extensive elective courses in all grades and support staff AIG training. The WCPSS national award-winning magnet school program operates in more than 35 schools across Wake County.
Triangle ArtWorks Now Located at The Frontier at RTP Triangle ArtWorks is now located at The Frontier in Research Triangle Park. A nonprofit that promotes collaboration in the Triangle’s creative community, the group also intends to work to connect the arts and science communities. Executive director of Triangle ArtWorks is Beth Yerxa. For information, visit www.triangleartworks.org. The Frontier is located at 800 Park Center in RTP. Photos Courtesy ArtsNow, www.artsnownc.com
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919 | RTP COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Elon University MBA Program Opening At New Research Triangle Park Location Elon University plans to offer courses and electives at Research Triangle Park as part of its MBA program. The RTP location at The Solution Center — a corporate meeting facility located off the Page Road exit of I-40 — allows students to complete the entirety of their degree in a face-to-face setting by the same Elon faculty who teach on campus. “We’re excited to offer this additional location so that our students have the flexibility to complete their degree at Elon or in the rapidly expanding RTP area,” said Raghu Tadepalli, dean of the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business. “Elon’s presence in RTP provides professionals in the Triangle all of the benefits of our nationally ranked part-time MBA program with the added convenience of completing their degree in the same area where they live and work.” For more information, visit www.elon.edu/mba, call 336-278-7623, or email hmcmahon@elon.edu.
Morrisville’s Fujifilm Diosynth Acquires Nearly Half of Kalon Biotherapeutics Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies USA acquired nearly half of Kalon Biotherapeutics, expanding Fujifilm's vaccine and bioterror defense capacity. "Our scientific and manufacturing leadership will be strengthened by adding Kalon's viral and cell culture vaccine expertise and capabilities to our existing competencies in microbial, mammalian and insect cell process development, analytics, and commercial production," said Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies CEO Steve Bagshaw. Based in Morrisville, Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies is a unit of Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, headquarters in Tokyo.
Triangle Research Labs Reaches New Logistics Agreement with Cryoport Triangle Research Labs, located in the Research Triangle Park, agreed to make Cryoport – a leading provider of advanced cryogenic logistics solutions for life sciences – its exclusive cryogenic logistics provider. TRL is one of the fastest growing biotechnology companies in the U.S., and specializes in hepatocyte production for use in research focused on drug metabolism, drug-on-drug interactions, drug transporters, and hepatotoxicity.
Novella Clinical Collaborates With CRF for New Clinical Trials Services Novella Clinical, a Quintiles company, and the Cardiovascular Research Foundation are now collaborating to offer a set of clinical trial services to developers of cardiovascular drugs and devices. Novella, a full-service clinical research organization with specialization in cardiovascular medical device research, and the CRF Clinical Trials Center – the academic research organization of CRF with its extensive group of distinguished cardiovascular physicians and leading core labs – will work together to provide
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Providing Fresh Food as Part of a Healthy Lifestyle By MIKE BURNS
Providing fresh food as part of a healthy lifestyle is something that has always been an important part of our culture at Another Broken Egg Cafe. We keep up with the changes that are being made in people’s lifestyles, as well as staying ahead of what’s trending now in society. We feel that we are leading the pack with our healthy local options. For example, our kale and salmon salad is made of fresh cut kale, sliced aliments, and shredded carrots. We massage our house-made, local honey-jalepeno vinaigrette dressing onto the leaves and let it rest for five minutes. This process ensures that the leaves of kale have been coated — as well as tenderized by the dressing. The salad is then topped with your choice of a perfectly seared salmon filet or honey-jalepeno glazed chicken skewers. At Another Broken Egg Cafe, we offer a variety of healthy
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15 Wake County Public Schools Receive Bright Idea Grants from Wake Electric Wake Electric awarded 15 Wake County Public School System teachers nearly $40,000 in Bright Ideas education grants recently. The grants fund innovative classroom learning projects. “The Bright Ideas grant program helps teachers finance creative projects to benefit North Carolina’s youth,” said Darnell Alford, coordinator for all of Wake Electric’s teacher grant programs. “Teachers have so many great ideas, and we’re pleased to help these grant winners bring their ideas to life in the classroom.” Winning teachers included Allison Sarran of Lincoln Heights Elementary, Jeannie Ransone of Sanderson High, Lorraine Romano and Joshua Davis of Millbrook High, Monica Stokes of Pleasant Union Elementary, Ashley Dozier of Root Elementary, Laurie Bowers of Baileywick Road Elementary, David Sander of Wake Forest High, Bruce Mamel of Millbrook High, Marie Arondeau of Poe Elementary, Linda Dextre of Wendell Middle, Lori Warren of Rolesville Middle, Cynthia Linton of Stough Elementary, Andrew Kaufman of Moore Square Middle and Carl Harrington of East Wake Academy.
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Since the Bright Ideas grant program began in 1994, North Carolina’s 26 electric cooperatives collectively have awarded more than $9.1 million to teachers across the state. The Bright Ideas program has sponsored more than 8,800 projects in all subjects including math, reading, science and technology, history, music and the arts. Bright Ideas grant applications are collected each year through mid-September, and winning proposals are selected in a competitive evaluation process by a panel of judges. The application process will reopen for interested teachers in April 2015. For more information about the Bright Ideas grant program, visit www.wemc.com or the Bright Ideas website at www.ncbrightideas.com.
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Focused on the Family
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In fact, his own family was his inspiration to open Bovenizer Orthodontics. “I have always been really close to my family. They are my best friends,” said Dr. Bo, who grew up in Southern Virginia and moved to Cary in 1996 to be near family. “My father gave me some advice, and he advised me to own my own business, and I wanted to make that a reality.” Opened in 2006, Bovenizer Orthodontics is fully focused on the family as well. “We care for children, adolescents and adults,” Dr. Bo said. “Our goal is to pour our lives into others through the treatment of misaligned teeth and jaws.” Dr. Bo stresses ethics every day at Bovenizer Orthodontics, treats everyone as if they are part of his family, and does not believe in early treatment – unless absolutely necessary. “Our mission is simple: To provide the most advanced technological care possible in a fun and caring environment,” he explained, noting that he and his team strive to have the most down to earth heartfelt exam process available – even mentioning when treatment is not yet needed. Born into a family of pharmacists, Dr. Bo studied at Virginia Tech and West Virginia University. He is certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, serves as president-elect of the North Carolina Association of Orthodontists, and president of the elite study group, Summitt 360. He is also a member of the Ormco Insiders, where he assists the company in the development of new products.
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51 Metropolitan areas in the rankings, followed by Pittsburgh, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, Grand Rapids (Michigan), Washington DCArlington-Alexandria, and Baltimore. Behind Raleigh was San Francisco-OaklandHayward, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, and New York-Newark. SOURCE: Forbes February | March 2015
SOLD IN YOUR AREA Address
Subdivision
Price
104 Delaplane Court
Weston Estates
$594,000
2308 Addenbrock Drive
Cedar Bend
$487,372
2304 Addenbrock Drive
Cedar Bend
$457,571
1160 Survada Lane
Kitts Creek
$420,000
1064 Bender Ridge Drive
Cedar Bend
$420,000
6112 Kit Creek Road
Kitts Creek
$411,907
6104 Kit Creek Road
Kitts Creek
$410,000
6432 Kit Creek Road
Kitts Creek
$404,000
1036 Gamewell Lane
Kitts Creek
$383,640
128 Begen Street
Town Hall Commons
$379,400
217 River Pine Drive
Phillips Place
$365,000
*MLS Stats 2014
100 Hewitt Court
Ridgemont
$359,000
240 Star Magnolia Drive
Savannah
$357,500
209 Low Country Court
Savannah Village
$350,000
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104 Orianna Drive
Savannah
$348,000
1029 Gamewell Lane
Kitts Creek
$345,000
1033 Gamewell Lane
Kitts Creek
$344,690
614 Willingham Road
Breckenridge
$342,500
303 Bradson Road
Breckenridge
$341,500
1017 Gamewell Lane 109 Church Steeple Lane 1909 Aventon Lane
Kitts Creek Town Hall Commons Kitts Creek
$336,390 $335,000 $335,000
126 Fort Jackson Road
Savannah Village
$334,900
1024 Pemberly Avenue
Kitts Creek
$328,500
1028 Pemberly Avenue
Kitts Creek
$325,740
1100 Everette Fields Road
Providence Place
$320,000
2908 Homebrook Lane
Providence Place
$318,000
1013 Pemberly Avenue
Kitts Creek
$312,990
1212 Crinoline Lane
Kitts Creek
$312,500
1021 Pemberly Avenue
Kitts Creek
$311,115
103 Kurtner Court
Breckenridge
$307,000
1100 Euphony Lane
Kitts Creek
$300,000
1114 Oatney Ridge Lane
Kitts Creek
$297,715
512 Abbey Fields Loop
Twin Lakes
$294,000
1009 Pemberly Avenue
Kitts Creek
$287,915
109 Crescendo Drive
Breckenridge
$285,000
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