919 Magazine Super Zone 2 and 3 Issue 16

SUPERZONE NORTH RALEIGH North Raleigh | Leesville | Six Forks | Falls of Neuse

ARE YOU READY FOR LIVE MUSIC? 919 Music Fest Brings Bands to North Raleigh PAGE 18

GRACE, BEAUTY,

& SPIRIT

North Raleigh’s Horse Experience

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EMPOWERING BUSINESSES

North Raleigh Author’s New Book Provides Success Clues

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What’s Inside

Volunteer Katie Forrest, 14, a Wakefield Middle School 8th Grader,

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Help the Families of the Fallen

with Delta at North Raleigh’s Dead Broke Farm

Free 919 Music Fest Benefit

919 Magazine Staff Photo

Features 6 Bands on Main Stage

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Get Some Summer Pride!

Leesville Road High Athletic

Sponsors Several Sports Camps

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Trinity Academy Camps

North Raleigh Campus Offers

Sports, Day and Drama Camps

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When Will Library Open Doors?

After Fire, Leesville Community

Library May Re-Open in Summer

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Running for Peace

Catholic Community of St. Francis

Of Assisi Annual Big Event in May

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A New Competitive Sport?

North Raleigh Schools Participate

In All New STUNT Competitions

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Creating Something Special

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SD Portraits Offers Extensive

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Go. See. Do. 11-12 Community Events 12-13 School Events 13-14 Extracurricular Activities 14 Nightlife 15-16 Community Sports 15-16 Walks, Runs and Rides

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Are You Ready to Rock?

Free 919 Music Fest Features 10 Bands, 2 Stages in North Raleigh

Empowering Businesses

North Raleigh Author’s New Book Provides Success Clues

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A Taste of Raleigh

Raleigh Brewing Touts a Hometown Feel, Fun Environment, and Outstanding Beer

919 Stuff 10 Publisher’s Note 34-36 Community 37-39 Snapshots 43 Advertisers Index 43-45 919 Deals 46 Finish Line

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919 | NOTES Publisher Suzy Beth Sarver Graphic Design Louwra Marais

Exciting Times in the 919

Just look around: So many changes are taking place in our community right now, from new homes and subdivisions, to new businesses opening and renovations at both Triangle Town Center and Crabtree Mall.

You name it; it’s happening right here in North Raleigh. The past three years, the 919 Magazine team, Scott and I have witnessed up close the explosion of growth and opportunities all along the I-540 Corridor and the surrounding communities and neighborhoods. Our area continues to thrive and it is, without a doubt, an exciting time to live, work and play in the 919.

In this issue, though, we take a close look at a rural gem amid the burgeoning housing developments: Dead Broke Farm.

Carla Carlough and her family love horses – and devote their lives to caring for the animals, including dozens they rescued over the years. It’s a story that is both interesting and heart warming, and readers can really get to know Carla and learn about her small number of employees and many volunteers who love what they do.

Don’t miss it beginning on Page 26.

Also in this issue, don’t miss: • A profile of North Raleigh author Jay Izso, and the details on his insightful new book, “Got Social Mediology?” – which focuses on how businesses can use psychology to master social media. Check it out on Page 22.

• An intriguing look at the Raleigh Brewing Company, a true hometown brewery building a loyal following for its fun environment and tasty beers. Don’t miss this interesting piece on how Kristie Nystedt created this successful local business, beginning on Page 24.

• Some great information on some local summer camps, including Leesville Road High School’s Summer Sports Camps – which raise necessary funds to support the various campus athletic teams (on Pages 32-33) – and Trinity Academy of Raleigh’s variety of camps (on Page 34).

• The story behind our very own Catherine Davis, who not only serves as staff photographer for 919 Magazine – but also offers her SD Portraits services to local businesses throughout the 919.

Of course, we offer so much more in this issue of your community magazine, including a wonderful profile on The 200 Club of Wake County, which provides financial support to the families of local first responders who lose their lives in the line of duty. The organization is the beneficiary of proceeds from the upcoming 919 Music Festival – presented by 919 Magazine, sponsored by Sir Walter Chevrolet (and many others) and scheduled for Sunday, May 31, in North Raleigh. You can find all the details on the free all-day event (including some of the 10 performers scheduled to entertain on two stages). Look for the details, starting on Page 18.

Finally, we want to thank you for your continued support. We appreciate your calls and letters, praise and input. 919 Magazine is your hometown publication. If you want us to consider profiling a friend or neighbor in an upcoming issue, or perhaps promote your business in one of our six zones spanning the I-540 corridor, please feel free to reach out anytime at info@919magazine.com.

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919 | EVENTS & ACTIVITIES COMMUNITY EVENTS APR 4/18

2015 Walk/Run/Bike for Umstead 8 am (registration); 9:45 am Walk/Run $20 fee (under 13 yrs) $35 fee (65+ yrs) $40 fee (13-64 yrs) 919-852-2268 www.umsteadcoalition.org

4/22

Earth Day

4/26

Second Empire 5K Classic

Benefiting Trinity Academy of Raleigh 2 pm Kid’s Dash, $5 2:10 pm Mile Run, $15 by April 6 2:30 pm 5K, $25 by April 6 Trinity Academy of Raleigh 10224 Baileywick Rd 919-786-0114 www.secondempireraceraleigh.com

MAY 5/3

Kids Helping Kids Walk & Festival

4/23

Chair Yoga: Sit, Stretch, Smile 10:45 am North Regional Library 7009 Harps Mill Rd 919-870-4000 www.wakegov.com

4/24

Arbor Day

4/24-5/10

Musical: ‘RENT’

8 pm, Fri and Sat; 3 pm, Sun North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre 7713-51 Lead Mine Rd 919-866-0228 www.nract.org

4/25

Free Community Shred

10 am-2 pm Linda Craft and Team Realtors 7300 Six Forks Rd 919-235-0007 www.lindacraft.com

4/25

Annual Songbird Celebration 11 am-3 pm Blue Jay Point County Park 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd 919-870-4330 www.wakegov.com

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Benefiting Bryce Martin Foundation Full lake walk, bounce house, sensory stations, auction, more $10 per child; $20 per adult Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Rd www.BryceMartinFoundation.org

5/4-6/29

Gentle Yoga

10:30-11:30 am, Mondays; $8 fee Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults 1901 Spring Forest Rd 919-996-4720 www.raleighnc.gov

5/5

Cinco de Mayo

5/10

Mother’s Day

5/13-6/17

Preschool Wild Animal Art Age 3-5; $70 fee; Wednesdays Sertoma Arts Center 1400 W. Millbrook Rd 919-996-2329 www.raleighnc.gov

5/16

Run for Peace, Walk for Wellness 5K

8 am (5K), 9:15 am (Fun Run) $25 by 5/13; $30 afterwards St. Francis of Assisi 11401 Leesville Rd 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org

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Northern Wake Relay for Life

Benefitting the American Cancer Society 6 pm Heritage High 1150 Forestville Rd 919-556-6870 www.NorthernWakeRelay.org

5/16-17

Wilderness First Aid

16-hour Adventure Program entry-level course; age 15-up Durant Nature Preserve 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov

5/25

Family Wildlife Series: ‘Leaf it to Me’

9:30-11 am Blue Jay Point County Park 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd 919-870-4330 www.wakegov.com

5/25-31

2015 Rex Hospital Open Tournament

8 am Rex Healthcare Foundation TPC Wakefield Plantation 2201 Wakefield Plantation Dr 919-784-4424 www.rexhospitalopen.com

5/29-30

Relay for Life of Leesville, Brier Creek &RTP

JUN

4/18

Spring Fair

6/18

Family Nature Night: Lightning Bugs

7-8 pm; age 1-up; $4 fee Pre-registration required Sertoma Art Center 1400 Millbrook Rd 919-996-2329 www.raleighnc.gov

SCHOOL EVENTS APR 4/7

Reality Of Money Simulation Presented by SECU 8:15-11:45 am Leesville Road High 8410 Pride Way 919-870-4250 www.lrhscte.weebly.com

11 am-5 pm Fox Road Elementary 7101 Fox Rd 919-850-8845 www.foxroades.wcpss.net

4/18

Spring Fling

11 am-2 pm Green Magnet Elementary Carroll Middle School (location) 4520 Six Forks Rd greenptainfo@gmail.com www.greenes.wcpss.net

4/23-4/25

Spring Musical: ‘Bye Bye Birdie’

7 pm; $10; $8 (students/seniors) Sanderson High (auditorium) 5500 Dixon Dr www.sandersonhs.org

4/11

Dedication Ceremony

2-3 pm Trinity Academy of Raleigh 10224 Baileywick Rd 919-786-0114 www.trinityacademy.com

4/11

2nd Annual Strike Out Cancer Game

Benefiting pediatric cancer research at UNC Lineberger 11 am (JV), 2 pm (Varsity) Leesville Road High (parking lot) 8410 Pride Way gcivitello@wcpss.net www.leesville.org

4/11

4/30

Sky Zone FNO to Benefit ID Severe Playground 4-8 pm Lead Mine Elementary 8301 Old Lead Mine Rd 919-870-4120 www.leadmine.weebly.com

MAY 5/1

Information Session and Group Tour

6:30 pm Leesville Road High 8410 Pride Way 919-334-5234 madison.buchanan@cancer.org www.NorthernWakeRelay.org

Annual Spring Fling

3 pm Trinity Academy of Raleigh 10224 Baileywick Rd 919-786-0114 www.trinityacademy.com

9 am Trinity Academy of Raleigh 10224 Baileywick Rd 919-786-0114 admissions@trinityacademy.com www.trinityacademy.com

5/25

4/16

5/1

5/31

5:30-8 pm Jeffreys Grove Elementary 6119 Creedmoor Rd 919-881-4910 www.jeffreysgrovees.net

8:45 am-12:15 pm St. Timothy’s School 4523 Six Forks Rd 919-787-3011 www.sttimothys.org

4/17

5/2

5-8 pm Durant Road Elementary 9901 Durant Rd 919-870-4220 www.durantroades.com

11 am–4 pm Sycamore Creek Elementary 10921 Leesville Rd 919-841-4333 www.sycamorecreekes.net

Memorial Day 919 Music Fest

Benefit for the 200 Club of Wake County (assisting families of lost first responders) Live music on two stages; vendors, food, beer/wine garden; kids zone and more 11 am-7 pm; free admission Glenwood Ave, adjacent to Sir Walter Chevrolet www.919musicfest.com

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Annual Spring Carnival

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Outdoor Drama: ‘From the Ground Up 2015’

5/20

4/11

7 pm West Millbrook Middle 8115 Strickland Rd 919-870-4050 www.wmms.net

Benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle 9-10:30 am; 10:45 am-12:15 pm; 12:30- 2 pm; 2:15-3:45 pm The Alley 2512 Hillsborough St, Raleigh Village Lanes 330 N Hardee St, Durham www.bbbstriangle.org

Dance and Art Show

5:30 pm; free Millbrook High (courtyard) 2201 Spring Forest Rd 919-850-8787 www.mhsdramaboosters.org

Bowl for Kids’ Sake

5/28

5/14

Band Concert

Chorus Concert

7 pm Leesville Road Middle 8406 Pride Way 919-870-4141 www.leesvillems.wcpss.net

7 pm East Millbrook Middle 3801 Spring Forest Rd 919-850-8770 www.eastmillbrooks.wcpss.net

5/15

6-8 pm East Millbrook Middle 3801 Spring Forest Rd 919-850-8770 www.eastmillbrooks.wcpss.net

4/16

NAMI Wake County’s annual Celebration of Courage Luncheon

4/11,12

Nuv Yug India Fest

5/19

12:15-1:15 pm Highland United Methodist Church 1901 Ridge Rd rexhealth.com, nami-wake.org

11 am-10 pm Sat 11 am-7 pm Sun Dorton Arena NC State Fairgrounds 1025 Blue Ridge Rd 919-578-8444 www.indiafestusa.net

Band and Orchestra Concert

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7 pm West Millbrook Middle 8115 Strickland Rd 919-870-4050 www.wmms.net

Thirst4Architecture’ Celebrating Mid-Century Designers 6-8 pm TRIG Modern 328 West Jones St, Raleigh 919-516-8744 bob@trigmodern.com www.trigmodern.com

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8 pm Talley Student Union NC State Campus 2610 Cates Ave ncsuart2wear@gmail.com www.art2wearncstate.com

Sponsored by Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce 10 am-5 pm Historic Downtown Wake Forest 919-229-8506 corey@wakeforestchamber.org www.wakeforestchamber.org

Live Music (check website); Brewery Tours: 3 pm, 1st & 2nd Sat; Tap Room open daily, 12 pm 3709 Neil St, Raleigh 919-400-9086 www.raleighbrewingcompany.com

4/18

5/9

Maude’s Coffee & Desserts

Benefit for the American Red Cross; food, cocktails, live music, auctions 6:30-11:30 pm; $175 North Ridge Country Club 6612 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-277-2802 mira.batchelor@redcross.org

9:30-12:30 pm Wake Forest Cemetery 400 North White St 919-435-9570 www.wakeforestnc.gov/cemeterytour.aspx

Art2Wear Fashion Show and Student Exhibition

24th Annual Red Cross Ball

Meet in The Street

Annual Wake Forest Cemetery Walking Tour

5/16

Tour D’Coop

4/19

PinWHEELS for Prevention

Annual Tour of Chicken Coops in Raleigh, benefitting Urban Ministries of Wake County 10 am- 4 pm Various Raleigh locations info@tourdcoop.com www.tourdcoop.com

Benefitting child safety programs 12-6 pm Exchange Family Center Wheels Fun Park 715 North Hoover Rd, Durham www.exchangefamilycenter.org

4/21

3rd Annual Stock Your Cellar Wine Raffle

Benefiting local charitable organizations 6-9 pm Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh Mia Francesca Trattoria at North Hills 4100 Main at North Hills St http://jwcraleigh.org/fundrasing/wine-raffle/

4/24

SAFE Haven for Cats Tuxedo Cat Ball

4/25

Brew ‘n’ Choo

2-10 pm Train rides: $12 adults; $11 seniors; $10 kids New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR) 3900 Bonsal Rd, New Hill www.triangletrain.com

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Raleigh Brewing Company

Mon-Sat, 7 am-9 pm; Sun, 9 am-5 pm 12333 Strickland Rd 984-232-8321 www.maudesgarden.com

Sassool

Check website for events, live music 9650 Strickland Rd 919-847-2700 www.sassool.com

Kings Bowl

Bowling, darts, billiards, more 141 Park at North Hills St 919-600-5700 www.kingnorthhills.com

Village Grill

Carolina Ale House

5/31

919 Music Fest

Benefit for the 200 Club of Wake County (assisting families of lost first responders) Live music on two stages; vendors, food, beer/wine garden; kids zone and more 11 am-7 pm; free admission Glenwood Ave, adjacent to Sir Walter Chevrolet www.919musicfest.com

Live Trivia, Tue 4512 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-848-4782 www.carolinaalehouse.com

Sola Coffee Café

Live Music 7705 Lead Mine Rd 919-803-8983 www.solacoffee.com

Gizmo Brew Works

Taproom open: 4:30-8 pm, Wed; 4:30-10 pm, Thu; 4:30-10 pm, Fri; 1 pm-10 pm, Sat; check for tours, live music schedule 5907 Triangle Dr www.gizmobrewworks.com

Lonerider Brewing Company

4/24-26

Various fees and times Several downtown Durham locations theartofcoolproject@gmail.com www.aocfestival.org

Live Acoustic Music Fri; 9 pm-12 am 8450 Honeycutt Rd 919-890-5440 www.villagegrillraleigh.com

7-12:30 pm North Ridge Country Club 6612 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-872-7233 www.tuxedocatball.org

NCCU Jazz/Art of Cool Fest

APR/JUN

8816 Gulf Ct, Ste 100 www.loneriderbeer.com

Leesville Taproom

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LIVE in The District Music Series

Thursdays: 6 pm-8:30 pm Live music, kids activities, food, drinks and more Park West Village (in front of Stone Theatre) Morrisville www.parkwestvillage.net www.919Magazine.com

13200 Strickland Rd, Ste 104 Leesville Towne Centre 919-870-1515 www.thenewltr.com

Manchester’s Grill

9101 Leesville Rd 919-676-3310 www.manchestersgrill.com

The Luxury Box

8511 Cantilever Way 919-900-7955 www.theluxuryboxofraleigh.com SPRING 2015

COMMUNITY SPORTS REGISTRATION, CAMPS, LESSONS 5/2-30,6/6-27 Swim Lessons

Various times $39 fee; age 6-13 Millbrook Exchange Comm Center 1905 Spring Forest Rd 919-996-4156 www.raleighnc.gov

6/15-8/5

Stage Door Dance Summer Camps

Age 2-5; various camp themes 9:30 am-12 pm Stage Door Dance 2720 Godley Ln, Suite 101 919-720-3036 www.stagedoordance.com

6/15-7/14

Camp Friendly

Various dates, times $135; age 6-15 Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov

6/22-26

Golden Glove Baseball Camp

8:30 am-12 pm Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Rd 919-870-2911 www.raleighnc.gov

MAY/JUN

All Sports: Little Starters

Baseball, soccer, hockey, basketball, football, more Age 3-5; fee $36; various dates Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Rd; 919-870-2911 Optimist Community Center 5902 Whittier Dr; 919-870-2882 www.raleighnc.gov

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Camp Ranoca West (Youth) Various dates, times; $135 fee William B. Umstead State Park 8801 Glenwood Ave 919-996-2117 www.ncparks.gov

WALKS, RACES, RIDES, GOLF APR 4/18

2015 Walk/Run/Bike for Umstead

8 am (registration); 9:45 am Walk/Run $20 fee (under 13 yrs) $35 fee (65+ yrs) $40 fee (13-64 yrs) 919-852-2268 www.umsteadcoalition.org

4/25

Brewgaloo 2015

2-10 pm Shop Local Raleigh 400 Fayetteville St 919-256-3640 www.shoplocalraleigh.org

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Second Empire 5K Classic

Benefiting Trinity Academy of Raleigh 2 pm: Kid’s Dash, $5 2:10 pm: Mile Run, $15 by April 6 2:30 pm: 5K, $25 by April 6 Trinity Academy of Raleigh 10224 Baileywick Rd 919-786-0114 www.secondempireraceraleigh.com

MAY

5/16

Minuteman Muster

5/11

3rd Annual Chip 4 Charity Golf Tournament

Benefiting the Lighthouse Foundation 8 am registration; 9:30 am shotgun start $150 fee Hasentree Country Club 1200 Keith Rd 919-306-1031 RHeroux@LFWakeCounty.org www.LFWakeCounty.org

5/16

Run for Peace, Walk for Wellness 5K

5/3

Kids Helping Kids Walk & Festival

Benefiting Bryce Martin Foundation Full lake walk, bounce house, sensory stations, auction, more $10 per child; $20 per adult Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Rd www.BryceMartinFoundation.org

8 am (5K), 9:15 am (Fun Run) $25 by 5/13; $30 afterwards St. Francis of Assisi 11401 Leesville Rd 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org

5/16-17

Northern Wake Relay for Life

Benefitting the American Cancer Society 6 pm Heritage High 1150 Forestville Rd 919-556-6870 www.NorthernWakeRelay.org

Benefitting NC National Guard Assoc. Educational Foundation 5K Run/Walk, 8K Run: 10 am Public Open House: 8 am-2 pm NC National Guard Military Center 1636 Gold Star Dr, Raleigh www.minutemanmuster.org

5/29

Catchin’ Fireflies 5K

Benefitting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 8 pm; $25 general, $20 students Wakefield High 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-3600 www.wakefieldhs.wcpss.net

5/29-30

Relay for Life of Leesville, Brier Creek & RTP 6:30 pm Leesville Road High 8410 Pride Way 919-334-5234 madison.buchanan@ cancer.org www.NorthernWakeRelay.org

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New 919 Music Fest Event Benefits First Responders’ Families Don’t Miss Huge Live Music Happening in North Raleigh

By G. CLEVELAND KILGORE 919 Magazine Writer

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he impetus behind the 200 Club of Wake County came from Richard and Patricia Hale, the parents of a Raleigh Police Department officer killed in the line of duty in July 1997.

“That same year North Carolina tragically lost seven public safety officers killed in the line of duty – two of whom were from Wake County,” said Barry K. Long, president of the organization, formed in June 2000 with the mission to provide immediate funds to the surviving spouse and children of public safety officers who lose their life in the line of duty, the 200 Club of Wake County. “There was a tremendous outpouring of concern for the lives lost and many people expressed a desire to do something to show their support for the families. The 200 Club provides the community with that opportunity.”

While the first goal and purpose of The 200 Club of Wake County is to provide immediate financial support to the spouse and children after a public safety officer dies in the line of duty, Long said the group’s mission has expanded to also provide tuition assistance to surviving children and spouses. “In addition, scholarships are given through the Wake Tech Public Safety program to Wake County law enforcement officers who wish to continue their education or pursue training that is not Barry K. Long, President of the 200 Club of Wake County funded by their department,” he said. “Most recently we have begun supporting the North Carolina Fest in North Raleigh.

Law Enforcement Assistance Program The 919 Music Fest is a Sponsored by Sir Walter (NCLEAP), whose mission is to respond to the actual needs of law enforcement great opportunity for the Chevrolet, the new all-day live music event is presented by 919 Magazine officers, first responders, their families public to come together and planned for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and civilian staff.” The work of NCLEAP is focused on turning vulnerability into for a fun, family-friendly on Sunday, May 31, at an open area just off Glenwood Avenue in North strength through education, training, peer day to honor our first Raleigh. The 919 Music Fest is support, and pastoral care. open to the public and includes live Now, local residents and businesses responders. entertainment throughout the day can provide additional assistance to the BARRY K. LONG, on two stages, hot cars on display, non-profit 200 Club of Wake County by The 200 Club of Wake County local vendor booths, food trucks and participating in the upcoming 919 Music

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tents, a beer garden, promises to be a wonderful day for the entire family,” 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.”

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.

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.

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.

“The 919 Music Fest is a great opportunity for the public to come together for a fun, family-friendly day to honor our first responders,” said Long, noting that more information is available on The 200 Club of Wake County at www.200clubwakecounty.org and www.facebook.com/919 Music Festival.

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) INFORMATION: 919-864-7300 info@919Magazine.com www.919MusicFest.com

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Free Live Music in North Raleigh

Two Stages, Kids Zone, Food, Vendors Beer Garden and More at May 31 Event 919 Music Fest – the new free all-day live music benefit event in North Raleigh on Sunday, May 31 – features 10 performances on two stages, food trucks and tents, local vendor booths, a beer garden, a kids zone and much more.

Proceeds of the event, presented by 919 Magazine and sponsored by Sir Walter Chevrolet, will benefit The 200 Club of Wake County, which provides financial support to the local families of police officers, deputies, firefighters and EMS personnel who died in the line of duty.

Main stage bands scheduled to perform between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. are profiled below:

They love playing anywhere people want to hear and enjoy great classic and contemporary live music. “In the sea of local cover bands, Night Shift really stands out far above the rest,” said Dori Staehle of Next Stage Entertainment. “I have yet to see such a high level of musicianship combined with killer harmonies.

This band is extremely tight, very professional, and very polished.

If you haven’t checked them out yet, you better get with the program. These guys (and gal) are the real deal!”

GIMME SHELTER IDLEWILD SOUTH An Allman Brothers Band Tribute, Idlewild South was co-founded by keyboardist and vocalist Don Eason, a veteran musician whose initial influence of The Allman Brothers Band’s live performance goes back to his first concert experience of the band on Easter weekend 1970, at The Winter’s End Concert in Bithlo, FL. A duo of drummers – including co-founder Robert Kintner and John Flowers –provides the foundation with bassist Tim Smith rounding out the rhythm section. Slide guitarist Dave George and lead guitarist/vocalist Pete Waggoner bring forth the dual guitar harmonies and searing guitar leads Duane Allman and Dickie Betts pioneered in the late 1960s.

The band’s set lists are different at every performance, largely drawing from The Allman Brothers Bands albums recorded between 1969 and 1974 (a few select songs from albums released between 1989 and 2000 are also included).

By day, they are average everyday guys working as engineers, project managers, and technical recruiters On the weekends they take the form of Mick, Keith, Ronnie, Bill and Charlie as they play the music of The Rolling Stones.

This is the dual life of the five guys in the band Gimme Shelter.

Formed in 2012, Gimme Shelter has played all around the Triangle and beyond, with Paul Baldasare as their dynamic singer, there’s no limit to the breadth of Rolling Stones songs that the band can play.

NIGHT SHIFT A six-piece band whose members have known each other and have made music together for over 10 years, Night Shift has appeared at the Regency Amphitheater, Raleigh Convention Center, the Red Hat Amphitheater, land at local pubs, concerts, benefits, and corporate parties.

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The dual guitar work from Eric Sanders and Mike Miller delivers all the signature Stones riffs, and much more. With Shannon Burgess on bass and Chris Kennedy on drums, the solid rhythm section keeps the groove going as the band plays the wide variety of the Stones catalog, covering everything from rock, blues, country, R&B, and disco.

The band recently expanded its repertoire to include songs from other artists, but stay true to their roots. Songs from Black Crowes, Faces, Rod Stewart, Bad Company, Joe Cocker, and Eric Clapton all remain close to the core of the Gimme Shelter sound that’s anchored by the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band” – The Rolling Stones.

The band can turn on a dime, playing an all-out rockabilly rave-up one moment, then downshifting into a country ballad the next, followed by a burning instrumental number.

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FOUR FOUNDERS Four Founders is a sensible mix of modern blues and the swampy southern rock feel that mainstream music has been missing for decades.

Whiskey Days, the group’s debut EP, crossed genres between blues, rock, and country to create a unique and organic compilation that any listener can enjoy.

The Raleigh-based group formed in 2014 and is gaining momentum in North Carolina after a successful debut year filled with notable performances at Midtown Park Amphitheater (attendance of 3,000+), Park West Village, and Downtown Raleigh’s Fourth of July Celebration (5,000+).

Front man Garland Mason leads the group with strong vocals and a wide range – a perfect complement to the musical talent of David Healy (lead guitar), Chris Ruggero (bass guitar), Evan Bost (keyboards), and Sean Steigerwald (percussion).

SWANG BROTHERS Featuring the talented trio of FJ Ventre (upright bass/vocals), David Quick (acoustic guitar/vocals), and Eric Peterson (electric guitar), the Swang Brothers play American music from the 50s and 60s – combining a heady mix of traditional country, rockabilly, pop, and blues.

The three-piece outfit of thumping upright bass, driving acoustic guitar and twanging electric guitar covers a diverse array of artists, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Conway Twitty, George Jones, Johnny Horton, Englebert Humperdinck, Gene Vincent, Neil Diamond , Merle Haggard, Chet Atkins, and many others, while mixing in some choice original tunes to round it all out.

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Penni & the Squirrel is an acoustic duo covering modern and classic rock, country, Americana and folk.

They also write and perform original music – and have a wide range of influences, including classical, jazz, The Civil Wars, Shovels and Rope, Michael Jackson, Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, Alanis Morsette, Dolly Parton, Audioslave, Alice and Chains, Sara Bareilles, and Tom Petty (just to name a few).

Stephanie Connor grew up in the small town of Pisgah Forest, NC. Her first experience singing on stage was at age five with her mother playing piano and her grandfather playing guitar. She has been singing ever since. After studying opera and singing jazz in Chicago for six years, Stephanie moved to Raleigh to teach private music lessons at an elementary school in Wake County.

After stints with other bands, she has been singing exclusively with Penni & the Squirrel for the past two years and is looking forward to what the future will bring for this musical project.

Donnie Sasser grew up with strong musical influences as well.

His mother sang in a country/rock band when he was a boy and he fell in love with music at an early age (including playing drums with her). After high school, he toured with a rock band before joining the popular local band, the Amazing Lounge Lizards, for 15 years. More recently, he was with the band Steelwater before the current acoustic project was born.

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919 | PERSONALITY PROFILE

Empowering Business North Raleigh Author’s New Book Focuses On Using Psychology to Master Social Media

North Raleigh Author Jay Izso

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North Raleigh digital media expert offers insight on how businesses can use psychology to master their social media efforts – and improve their results – in the new book “Got Social Mediology?”.

“This is a revolutionary approach to doing social media by understanding the psychology of the user, respecting the cultural nuances of each social media platform, and focusing on creating authentic relationships,” said Jay Izso, an author, speaker, consumer analyst,

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and psychological business consultant.

“Business owners will be able to grow their business on social media far faster than ever before and without emptying their marketing budget in the process.”

Using practical business examples and up-to-date research, “Got Social Mediology?” provides everything businesses need to succeed on social media, according to Izso, including: n How to apply psychological principles to build a brand and attract clients. n Hands-on exercises to transform individuals into social media professionals. n A customizable, daily checklist to manage social media efforts so they don’t manage you.

“What do you get when you apply psychology to social media for your business? Social Mediology—an effective and free way to develop credibility, build

Business owners will be able to grow their business on social media far faster than ever before.

JAY IZSO,

Author, ‘Got Social Mediology?’

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relationships, and grow your business over time,” said Izso, who currently is promoting the book nationally via interviews on radio, television and in a variety of publications.

Izso, also known professionally as the Internet Doctor®, feels businesses today are in need of something more than a new marketing plan: They need to better understand their consumer and how environments change the way consumers interact with businesses, or want to be interacted with. “The honest truth, consumers are changing as a result of the internet and social media environments,” he explained. “They have different expectations of businesses; the traditional methods of contacting them and connecting with them have changed.”

The author has a Master’s of Science in Experimental Psychology from Washington State University and has taught psychology for more than 20 years, including at North Carolina State University. A long-time resident of Raleigh, he enjoys life as a wine geek, musician, sports fan, and movie buff.

For more on “Got Social Mediology?” or to order the book, visit www.socialmediology.com. The book is also available at book stores and book websites. More information on Izso is available at http://blog.internetdr.com.

‘Got Social Mediology?’

AUTHOR: Jay Izso PAGES: 312 FORMAT: Hardcover PUBLISHER: InterAction Press LIST PRICE: $19.95 WEBSITE: www.socialmediology.com

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A Taste of Raleigh

Raleigh Brewing Company Touts A Hometown Feel, Fun Environment – and Outstanding Beer

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n addition to creating amazing, tasty locally brewed beers, back to the community, serving on the Hillsborough Business Raleigh Brewing Company brings a hometown feel to the area’s Improvement District board, working with the Raleigh Little brewing industry – and is committed to giving back to the Theater, and raising money for the MS Foundation. community.

Actually, Raleigh Brewing Company is more than just a local “Raleigh Brewing Company Taproom gives visitors a place to brewery and taproom. enjoy a few beers while kicking back and enjoying the company Nystedt chose to partner with John Federal, a home brewer of their friends or family,” said Kristie Nystedt, who opened the resource, in order to create two businesses simultaneously. brewery in 2013. “The taproom is open seven days a week at 12 “Atlantic Brew Supply was created to be a national competitor in noon and is both a great air conditioned and heated space. So, the e-commerce homebrew supply division and within that brings no matter the weather outside, our taproom is comfortable inside.” the largest homebrew supply store to the southeast with extensive Located at 3709 Neil St. in Raleigh, inventory and nationally competitive price the brewery neighbors PNC Arena, points,” said Nystedt, adding that ABS the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Commercial also was created -- providing Meredith College and NC State University commercial brewers with all their stainless – and offers a wide variety of craft brews, steel tank and keg needs, as well as any such as Hidden Pipe Coffee Porter, Hell fill in grain, yeast and hops orders.

Yes Ma’am Belgian Golden, House of Clay The homebrew store attached to Rye IPA and many more. the main brewery – the largest in the “My personal favorite is the Belgian Southeast U.S. – provides knowledgeable Golden because I’m the ‘ma’am’ in the service to patrons, while offering Hell Yes Ma’am!” said Nystedt, who educational classes on brewing and beer brings her passion for craft beer – with a at competitive prices. A large inventory of woman’s touch (she’s was the first female winemaking supplies also is available.

KRISTIE NYSTEDT, brewery owner in North Carolina) – to the But it’s the brewery, the beer and Raleigh Brewing Company industry. Nystedt is also involved in giving the dog-friendly taproom that gets most

Raleigh Brewing Company Taproom gives visitors a place to enjoy a few beers while kicking back and enjoying the company of their friends or family.

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Raleigh Brewing Company Craft Beer Summary * Blatherskite Scottish Ale Blatherskite is Scottish for foolish talk, and in a political town like Raleigh, there’s plenty of that to go around. This rich Scotch ale boasts caramel, honey, and toffee along with a full, sweet mouthfeel. It finishes nice and clean thanks to low hopping rates and a strikingly versatile house yeast. A few of these malty brews and you’ll be blatherskiting with the best of them. 5.3% ABV.

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attention. “We host lots of events inside our taproom, as well as on our outdoor patio with several picnic tables. Food trucks are on site five days a week (every day except Sunday and Monday). And we have board games, darts, corn hole, playing cards and more for you to enjoy while drinking a cold draft,” said Nystedt. “Our knowledgeable staff can help you choose which beer is right for you during your visit.”

And now – due to the exploding popularity of its beers, Raleigh Brewing Company is now canning Hell Yes Ma’am Belgian Golden Strong, House of Clay Rye IPA, Moravian Rhapsody Czech Pilsener and Hidden Pipe Coffee Porter. Two seasonal beers will be canned as well upon their respective release dates: First Squeeze Blood Orange Wheat Beer (spring/summer) and The Miller’s Toll Imperial Oatmeal Stout (winter).

According to Nystedt, Raleigh Brewing Company strives to embrace the wonderful City of Oaks community. “Raleigh Brewing Company is a unique and favorite spot for Raleigh folks, both young and old alike,” she said. “We offer a unique experience, including murals of the Raleigh city skyline, and comfortable seating to enjoy your company.”

Raleigh Brewing Company and Atlantic Brew Supply

We’re a little rebel and rough house: A city that’s a healthy heaping of Southern grit topped with a touch of Southern charm. Hell Yes Ma’am is a tribute to Raleigh in the form of a fruity, spicy, pleasantly warming and dangerously drinkable Belgian Golden. Brewed using premium Belgian Pilsner malt, organic cane sugar, noble hops, and a magnificently complex Belgian yeast that gives it a dry, kick-tail complexity. This beauty rings in at 9.2% ABV.

Hidden Pipe Coffee Porter Great cities have great legends; here’s one of Raleigh’s: At the Civil War’s end, Thomas Briggs hid his money from Union troops by stuffing it into pipes, which he buried underground. He later uncovered his riches and built a thriving hardware store in downtown Raleigh.

Now, RBC patrons can unearth a treasure trove of aromatics and flavors, including cocoa, creamed coffee, espresso, molasses, and a hint of blackberries. It’s all balanced by a moderately high bitterness. 6.5% ABV.

House of Clay Rye IPA Our tribute to the original buildings of Raleigh’s own Shaw University, built with red clay bricks that students made by hand. Our handcrafted House of Clay IPA is as robust as they come: Four different hops are front and center with the rye bringing it all home in a clean, slightly spicy finish. Dry hopped for five days for a nice hoppy nose. 7.5% ABV.

Moravian Rhapsoday Chez Pilsner Crisp, hoppy and refreshing, our Pilsner is brewed with traditional Pilsner malt, Saaz hops, and German Lager yeast. Clean bitterness is balanced by sharp graininess and a crisp finish. This lager is an excellent selection for those just getting into craft beer.

5.7% ABV

The First Squeeze, American Wheat Ale

YEAR OPENED: 2013 ADDRESS: 3709 Neil St., Raleigh PRESIDENT: Kristie Nystedt OWNERS: Kristie and Patrik Nystedt HOURS: Mon-Thu: 12 pm-10 pm

Sat: 12 pm-12 am

Sun: 12 pm-6 pm WEBSITE: www.raleighbrewing.com PHONE: 919-400-9087

Citrus is the name of the game with this effervescent American Wheat beer. Two pounds of blood orange peels are added to every batch for a refreshing blast of orange character. Makes for a great drink during the hot North Carolina summer (available April-August). 6% ABV

Dear Ol’ Dixie Pale Ale Specially brewed for the International Bluegrass Music Awards, held annually in Raleigh. Expect a huge blast of hoppiness with notes of tangerines, mangoes, peaches, and sweet pine. This beer’s bitterness lingers into the finish.

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Raleigh’s Dead Broke Farm Gives Everyone a Chance to Experience Equine Grace, Beauty, and Spirit

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A Conversation with Carla Carlough, founder of Dead Broke Farm north of Brier Creek: What is Dead Broke Farm’s mission?

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y true passion is for horses, and I don’t mean simply riding them. Rescuing horses allows me to give back to the very horses that provide my family with the ability to earn a living doing what we love. In fact, I enjoy rehabilitating, training, and caring for horses as much as I like riding them. The value I add to their lives is twofold: First, the most obvious is that I save them from slaughter or starvation; but just as importantly, second, I turn them into nice riding horses – thereby helping to ensure that they have useful, productive lives so that they might never be faced with the possibility of being purchased at an auction by a “kilbroker” who will ship them to Canada or Mexico to be slaughtered for human consumption overseas. Horses need and want a job. At Dead Broke Farm, we provide them with one that allows them to support themselves and the new rescues.

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they spend to ride our horses on the farm’s trails. They are helping to enable us to save the lives of many horses that might otherwise perish. DBF and its horses aren’t looking for a handout or tax deductible donations; we’re happy to work to support ourselves, and those who choose to ride at our farm make it possible for us to continue helping horses in need – and allow those horses to give back to the community by providing rides.

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North Raleigh Riding Facility Rescues Abused, Starved and Neglected Horses Since opening in 2004, North Raleigh’s Dead Broke Farm has rescued 85 horses. Some were abused, some were neglected, some were starving – and all were in some type of peril.

Admittedly not her best business decision from a financial standpoint, providing a lifeline to horses is just something owner and founder Carla Carlough feels she must do. A lifelong horse lover and enthusiast, Carlough works with her 15-yearold daughter, her mother, a handful of employees and as many volunteers as she can find, to support her family, keep the farm afloat and help as many horses as possible. In this issue of 919 Magazine, we take a closer look at the 110-acre farm’s operations and efforts to save the horses.

When did Dead Broke Farm open its doors to the public?

Prior to founding Dead Broke Farm, my mother, daughter, and I used to go camping with our horses every weekend, and we’d ride six to eight hours a day – only stopping for lunch. At the time, I had a full time corporate job at IBM, so weekends were my time with my horses and my family. There was nothing we enjoyed more than going on organized rides every weekend. By the time my daughter turned 4 years old in 2004, she was ready to ride her own horse. I already had six horses – one of which was my first rescue, a 5-month-old black percheron I named Bo. So now I had to buy a bigger trailer to accommodate three horses.

As the expenses increased, I decided it would be nice to find a few people who enjoyed riding and camping, but didn’t have horses of their own. For a time, that enterprise occurred at Umstead State Park in Raleigh, where horses are permitted on the multi-purpose trails. But we were limited on how many riders we could take; plus, it was time consuming, labor intensive, expensive, the trails are multi-purpose and not true bridle trails – so the horses shared them with bicyclists, joggers, and even strollers.

Clearly, we had to find a better way to offer riding to the public.

I recognized that we needed our own trails, more horses, more

pasture, and a better method of communicating our services to potential riders. So I bought some land, cut trails, and had a website created. Now the costs were really adding up, and it was beginning to smell a lot like a business, with very real costs to cover – so DBF became incorporated in 2005. Recognizing that many of our customers were families with young children, we began to expand our offering to include shorter rides, lessons, pony rides, birthday parties, summer and track-out camp, field trips, and overnight camping trips.

How has Dead Broke Farm changed since it first opened?

Dead Broke Farm has grown exponentially since we first began offering horseback riding to the public. We started our operations with just seven horses, and we now have around 75 at any given time. We have expanded our services to cater to the needs we saw in the community. We offer rides that cater to children as young as 2-years-old, to adults in their senior years. Horses and trails are offered for riders with no riding experience and for those with lots of riding experience. We even offer private rides for couples looking for a romantic ride, or individuals who are more advanced and want a more challenging ride that includes more spirited

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Dead Broke Farm YEAR OPENED:

2004

OWNER/FOUNDER:

Carla Carlough

KEY PERSONNEL: Dana Carlough Rosie Harper

Anyone over the age of 13 can earn free riding privileges in exchange for helping us to care for our horses, prepare our horses for taking riders out on the trails, and maintaining the farm.

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horses, trails for experienced riders, and cantering.

Can you describe the day-to-day operations at Dead Broke Farm?

In the morning, we start our day by feeding, watering, and giving hay to about 75 horses in more than 30 remote pastures.

After they’ve eaten, we begin to pull the horses out that will be ridden that day so that we can groom them, saddle them, and have them ready for our customers to ride. Depending on our reservations, we deliver the following each day: (Up to) six trail rides, six pony rides, three birthday parties, and two lessons. We usually finish riding around 7 p.m.; then we have to unsaddle all the horses, hose them off if needed, take them back to their pastures (up to a mile into the property), and feed them again.

Then we’re back at it again at 7:30 a.m. the next day There just aren’t any good resources for people when they have horses they can’t afford to feed, or horses that they are afraid of.

Animal Control isn’t equipped to confiscate horses or to house them. So when I see a horse in distress, I buy them or accept donated horses. Unfortunately, I can only help in situations where the horse can be brought back to good health and made into a riding horse capable of supporting itself. I don’t have the resources to take people to court to force them to give up their horses if they 919 Magazine NR

FACILITY SIZE:

110 acres

STAFF:

5 full time employees, 3 part time employees, about 12 part time volunteers

NUMBER OF HORSES:

About 75, generally

HORSE BREEDS: Quarters, paints, palominos, appaloosas, Tennessee walkers, Arabians, clydesdales,

Belgians, perherons, spotted drafts, thoroughbreds, saddlebred,

standardbreds, mustangs, plus one

Shetland pony, and a mule OTHER ANIMALS:

Chickens, guineas, bunnies, dogs, cats, miniature horses, and more

ADDRESS:

6921 Wildlife Trail, North Raleigh

WEBSITE: www.deadbrokehorsefarm.com EMAIL: ride@deadbrokehorsefarm.com PHONE: 919-596-8975 HOURS: 8 am-6 pm, 7 days a week, year-round (except Christmas, Thanksgiving)

don’t want to do so, and I can’t accept horses that are chronically ill or lame or old, because we don’t have the funds or the ability to care for so many horses at once.

What are the farm’s biggest needs?

Currently, we could really use some new hay huts to protect the round bales from rain and to deter the horses from fighting over the hay and strewing it on the ground where it gets mashed into the ground or defecated on. The huts are expensive; they are about $850 each. We currently have at least 20 of them, but many of them have been repaired a number of times already. Another big expense for our farm is waterproof, insulated winter blankets.

They cost at least $100 each, and the horses fight and roll around in them and get them caught on trees, which means they usually only last one winter. We spend about $8,000 each winter on replacing blankets. It takes about two days to blanket them all since they are all in their individual pastures, they all wear different sizes, and some of the blankets have been repaired from the prior year making them more time consuming to put on.

In addition, more volunteers are needed – especially ones with some prior horse knowledge. However, prior horse experience is not a requirement to volunteer.

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I can’t accept horses that are chronically ill or lame or old, because we don’t have the funds or the ability to care for so many horses at once.

CARLA CARLOUGH, Dead Broke Farm

Anything else you wish readers of 919 Magazine to know about the farm?

We are available for the first time rider, the inconsistent rider, and the frequent rider at a very reasonable price. And there’s no long-term commitment or contract. You can ride with us just once, or many times.

When we’re not busy with taking our customers out on the trails, we work on maintaining the farm and our horses, such as clearing pastures of rock and limbs; ensuring that the electric fences are hot and will keep our horses in their pastures safely; clearing the trails; dragging the dirt roads on the farm and digging ditches so that the water drains off the road; painting the barns; pressure washing the trucks, tractors, and horse trailers; bathing, de-worming and vaccinating the horses; floating their teeth; having them shod; starting new horses under saddle and working to correct any behavioral problems that may surface; cleaning

How is Dead Broke Farm funded?

Our farm is funded solely from the income produced by our horses through riding services and horse sales. We’ve had a handful of people donate $20 to $100 in support of the work we do to save horses, but we don’t do any fundraising activities, and we’re not a nonprofit capable of offering tax deductible benefits –so we rely solely on our horses to support themselves, the farm, and my family. In return, my mother, daughter, and I work seven days a week anywhere up to 14 hours a day to ensure that they are well fed and taken care of.

and oiling saddles and bridles; pressure washing halters, girths, and saddle pads; unloading hay; and treating injuries or illnesses.

So there’s never any shortage of work to go around, which is why we offer a Volunteer Program for teens and adults.

Anyone over the age of 13 can earn free riding privileges in exchange for helping us to care for our horses, prepare our horses for taking riders out on the trails, and maintaining the farm. We offer full and halfday opportunities, seven days a week, year-round. Participants benefit from learning to care for horses, becoming more fit, learning to become decent riders, improving their balance and posture, and even improving their public speaking skills once they become good enough riders to teach others.

A recently rescued undernourished horse at Dead Broke Farm

How to Schedule a Trail Ride TRAILS: More than 10 miles of wooded trails AGES: Must be age 6 or older to ride

alone; younger children can ride

with guides

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Dead Broke Farm’s three generations: Rosie Harper, Carla Carlough, Dana Carlough

DAYS: Open daily, except Christmas, Thanksgiving TIMES: Various times (check www. deadbrokefarm.com) COST:

1 hour, 1 person – $60 (visit www.deadbrokefarm.com for specific information, group rates, and rides longer than one hour) *

CALL: 919-596-8975 VISIT: www.deadbrokefarm.com

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Can you tell us about yourself and your family?

I own Dead Broke Farm, but my mother and daughter work the farm with me, and it supports all of us. We are three generations of horse women. Even though I have two master’s degrees (and an RTP career), I chose to go back to my roots and work with horses. I guess I was country born and that’s the way I choose to live my life. When my daughter complains of the long hours and hard work, I tell her that one day she’ll thank me for this. It instills a strong sense of responsibility, work ethic, humanity, and humbleness that might otherwise be missing from her life. My mother and I both know how to run a chain saw, wood splitter, tractor, weed eater, 4-wheeler – and we know how to trouble shoot and fix fencing, recognize and treat most injuries and illnesses horses

I guess I was country born and that’s the way I choose to live my life.

CARLA CAR LOUGH, Dead Broke Farm

Carla Carlough Profile POSITION:

Founder, Dead Broke Farm

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s in Business, NC State; Master’s in Management, NC State; Master’s in Internet Marketing, Full Sail University

CAREER BACKGROUND: Intel Alliance Marketing Manager, Lenovo;

Marketing Manager, IBM EQUINE EXPERIENCE:

Raised on Raleigh horse farm; rented horses to public by the hour, offered lessons, boarded horses for others, and bred horses; riding since age 5; guiding rides and giving lessons since age 10

HOMETOWN: Raleigh FAMILY:

Daughter, Dana (15)

HOBBIES & INTEREST:

Riding, starting horses under saddle, helping problem horses, swimming, shopping, cooking

are susceptible to, including tubing a horse for colic, floating their teeth, and giving medicines via intravenous and intramuscular injections. My daughter already knows how to do most of these things, and I feel confident she will be able to do all of them by the time she’s needed to do it.

What can visitors see and do at Dead Broke Farm?

We offer trail rides, private rides, and lessons to adults, teens and children.

Additionally, adults and teens can participate in our volunteer program and participate in our offsite organized

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camping trips. In addition to horses, DBF also has other farm animals for children to see and enjoy such as chickens, guineas, bunnies, dogs, cats, miniature horses, and a mule. And we have a huge jungle gym for the kids who have birthday parties and a clubhouse with video games for birthday parties and camp kids to enjoy. Kids also can participate in our summer and trackout camp, field trips, trail rides, pony rides for very young children, and riding lessons.

Can you tell us about the riding experience?

We have more than 10 miles of wood trails.

They consist of rolling hills, creek crossings, big hard wood trees, and we often see deer and wild turkeys on our rides. We provide basic riding instruction prior to each ride to ensure that everyone knows how to get on and off safely, how to control the horse, and how to keep their balance while riding.

All our rides are guided to ensure a safe and fun ride. Riders should expect it to take about an hour to check in, receive the riding instruction, and get out on the trail to start their ride – so plan to arrive at your chosen time, but allow an additional hour at the farm to complete your ride.

Can you tell us about your horse rescue program?

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We have rescued more than 85 horses since our inception in 2004. I do it for the love of the horses. It isn’t a wise business move financially, but I sleep well at night.

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eesville Road High School Pride Athletic Club’s 2015 Summer Sports Camps offer instruction and coaching in a variety of sports activities – while providing participants access to many LRHS coaches and players.

Registration for the camps is available at http://www. leesvilleathletics.com. A medical release (available at the website) is needed to participate in the camps.

All proceeds from the summer camps support the LRHS athletic programs, and are open to all young athletes regardless of their school affiliation or residence.

Among the camps: GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Open to all girls age 6 to 15 who have not yet entered high school, this camp is designed for beginners and intermediate players.

Campers will be grouped according to their ability so first time and younger players are encouraged to attend. Beginners will be taught volleyball basics such as passing, setting, serving, and some hitting. Intermediate players will learn how to apply basic skills on a more advanced level while working to improve their technique and form. Games will be played daily.

Information: ehensler@wcpss.net

Available to girls age 8-15 not yet in high school, the camp is designed to help the young player increase their knowledge of the game, provide individual instruction in the fundamentals, and have fun while competing and learning. An emphasis is placed on offensive skills, such as shooting, passing, ball-handling and footwork. Friday’s activities will include team games and individual skills contests and awards.

Featuring LRHS Head Coach Shelly Reathaford July 13-17; M-F, 8am-11am; $125

Cheerleading camp is open to all boys and girls age 5 to rising 9th Graders. Cheerleaders will be grouped by skill level and taught the fundamentals of cheerleading such as motions, jumps, tumble, stunt and dance. Those who are ready for more advanced skills will also be taught proper techniques and “tricks” to make their advanced skills “hit.” In addition, campers will learn original LRHS cheer material, taught by select members of the Varsity Cheerleading squad.

BASEBALL

Featuring LRHS Coach Susan Pridgen Ennis July 13-17; M-F, 8am-12pm; $135

This camp is open to boys and girls age 11-18 interested in the field of athletic training or sports medicine. The purpose of this camp is to educate teenagers about the profession, learn basic first aid skills, and teach treatment and prevention techniques for common athletic injuries. This camp will incorporate classroom instruction with practical experience on injury management.

Information: sennis@wcpss.net

BOYS & GIRLS SOCCER

Featuring LRHS Varsity Coach Guy Civitello June 22-29; M-F, 8am-12pm; $135

Open to boys or girls age 8-15 not yet in high school, this camp’s instruction will cover the fundamentals of throwing, fielding, hitting and base running – plus pitching and catching instructional sessions. Campers will be grouped according to age and ability. The daily schedule will include stretching, warmup activities, drills, game situation practice, and daily game scrimmages.

Information: gcivitello@wcpss.net

Featuring LRHS Varsity Coach Paul Dinkenor June 15-19; M-F, 8am-12pm; $135

BOYS & GIRLS TENNIS

Open to boys and girls age 6-15 who have not yet entered high school, this camp will provide technical and tactical training for the beginner to the more advanced player. Instruction will include the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, heading and receiving. A goalkeeper coach is also on staff for campers. In addition to focusing on becoming a better player, there will be an emphasis on good character. Former college and LRHS soccer stars will participate in the camp.

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Featuring LRHS Varsity Coaching Staff July 6-10; M-F, 8:30am-12:30pm; $135

Information: sreathaford@wcpss.net

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Featuring LRHS Varsity Coach Erin Hensler June 22-29; M-F, 8am-12pm; $135

Information: pdinkenor@wcpss.net

Leesville Road High Athletic Club Sponsors Camps in Several Sports

Featuring LRHS Varsity Girls Coach Molly Harnden July 6-10; M-F, 8am-12pm; $135

This camp is designed to help the beginning to intermediate player love the game of tennis. Participants will be introduced to innovative drills, exercises and games to develop proper stroke techniques, winning strategies and good sportsmanship. The camp is open to age 6-15 not yet in high school. Limited to 35 participants.

Information: mharnden@wcpss.net

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BOYS LACROSSE

BOYS BASKETBALL

Featuring LRHS Varsity Coach Franklin Zirkle July 13-17; M-F, 8am-12pm; $135

Featuring LRHS Varsity Coach Russ Frazier June 15-19; M-F, 8am-12pm; $135

Open to age 8-15 not yet in high school, this camp will focus on Open to boys age 8-15 not yet in high school, this camp will individual, group and team fundamentals and will improve the focus on basketball fundamentals and will improve the camper’s camper’s understanding of lacrosse regardless of experience level. understanding of the game of basketball. Each day will consist of A typical camp day will feature stretching and warm up activities, teaching sessions, drills, videos, talking X’s and O’s, and playing drill work, competitions, video, game situation practice and games. basketball games.

Players will be grouped by age and ability.

Information: jfrazier@wcpss.net

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FOOTBALL

GIRLS LACROSSE

Featuring LRHS Varsity Coaching Staff July 6-10; M-F, 8am-12pm; $135

Featuring LRHS Varsity Coach Karah Fegely June 22-29; M-F, 8am-12pm; $135

Available to girls age 8-15 not yet in high school, this camp focuses on individual, group and team fundamentals and will improve the camper’s understanding of lacrosse regardless of experience level.

A typical camp day will feature stretching and warm up activities, drill work, competitions, video, game situation practice and games.

Players will be grouped by age and ability.

Information: karahfegeley@gmail.com

TRACK & FIELD

Featuring LRHS Varsity Coach Jerry Canada July 13-17; M-F, 8am-12pm; $135

Boys and girls age 6-14 and not yet in high school will receive a diverse range of track and field events in this camp, covering running fundamentals and techniques designed to improve both speed and endurance. Campers will also explore hurdles, high jump, long jump, shot put and disk. No experience required.

Each day will consist of warm-up activities, exhibitions by event experts, drills, teaching sessions and simulated competitions.

Open to boys age 8-15 not yet in high school, the camp will focus on football fundamentals and will improve the camper’s understanding of the game of football. Each day will consist of teaching sessions, drills, videos, talking X’s and O’s, and touch football games.

GIRLS SOFTBALL

Featuring Varsity Coach Bryan James July 6-10; M-F, 8am-12pm; $135

Designed for girls age 8-15 not yet in high school, young players and experienced players will learn what fundamentals are being taught at every level. Throwing, fielding, hitting and base running instruction will be given. Special sessions will be held for pitching and catching.

Information: leighgenetti@gmail.com For additional information, email pacsportcamps@gmail.com.

Information: jerrycanada2@gmail.com

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Leesville Community Library May Re-Open in Late Summer After suffering damage in a fire in February, the Leesville Community Library is expected to re-open sometime late this summer, according to Senior Manager for Facilities Terri Luke of Wake County Public Libraries.

“Of course this is subject to change,” Luke said.

No injuries were reported related to the blaze, which damaged several functional areas of the facility located at 5015 Country Trail in North Raleigh. Two teenagers

were subsequently arrested for allegedly placing pyrotechnic smoke bombs into the library’s book depository.

A second fire occurred at about the same time in an outdoor trash can on the grounds of Leesville Road Elementary School, located nearby.

Until the library is again operational, residents can visit the North Regional Library at 7009 Harps Mill Road or the Duraleigh Community Library at 5800 Duraleigh Road.

Trinity Academy Provides Variety of Summer Camps Trinity Academy of Raleigh’s Camp Trinity Day offers a wide range of summer experiences for all ages throughout the season.

Among the camps:

DAY CAMP: Provides rising K-6th Graders a residential camp experience, but with the convenience of a day camp.

Operating 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday on select weeks, activities include archery, fishing, low ropes, hiking, swimming, and field games.

Daily devotions are planned. The counsel to camper ratio is 1:10. Fee is $185 per week. For information, email Chris Freeman at cfreeman@ trinityacademy.com.

SPORTS CAMP: Provides rising K-6th Graders a variety of programs designed to challenge each camper in a positive, competitive and spiritual environment.

Operates 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on select weeks, depending upon sport (basketball, soccer, baseball and cheer).

Fee is $135 per week. For information, email David Schenk at dschenk@ trinityacademy.com.

DAY CAMP/SPORTS CAMP COMBO: Provides rising K-6th Graders with a unique combination experience.

Participants can be dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m. For information, email Chris Freeman at cfreeman@ trinityacademy.com.

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THE LEAD PROGRAM: Designed for rising 7th-9th Graders, LEAD (Leadership Engagement and Development) was created with the sole purpose of developing Christ-centered leaders. This is accomplished through daily workshops, focused on discipleship, and activities including service-oriented field trips and projects. LEADers will also be granted opportunities to shadow Day Camp counselors as they work together to serve the Day Camp campers. The LEAD program operates on select weeks throughout the summer and has 10 participant slots available per week (chosen via an application process). Participants can register online at www.camptrinitync.org/ summercamps.

HEART BANDIT DRAMA CAMP: Both a Junior Camp (9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June 22-26, with a matinee show on June 27) and a Senior Camp (1 p.m. to 5 p.m., June 22-26; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 13-18) are planned. For information, email Marajen Denman at mdenman@ trinityacademy.com.

Participants for all the Trinity Academy of Raleigh camps may register online at www.camptrinitync.org/summercamps. The camps take place at 10224 Baileywick Road in North Raleigh. For more information on Trinity Academy, call 919-786-0114 or visit www.trinityacademy.com.

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Leesville, Brier Creek, RTP Relay for Life May 29-30 Relay for Life of Leesville/Brier Creek/ RTP is May 29-30 at Leesville Road High School, benefitting the American Cancer Society and its efforts to discover a cure.

Local residents may form a team, join a team, or cheer on the runners in support of cancer survivors.

The event kicks off with an opening ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 29, followed by a “Survivors and Caregivers Lap” at 7 p.m., and “Ceremony” at 10 p.m.. The relay concludes at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 30.

For more information, email Madison Buchanan at madison.buchanan@cancer. org, call 919-334-5234, or visit www.

NorthernWakeRelay.org. Leesville Road High School is located at 8410 Pride Way in Raleigh.

Green Magnet Elementary School Spring Fling April 18 Green Magnet Elementary’s annual Spring Fling is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 at the playing field at Carroll Middle School.

This special event features wonderful flavors from around the world at its international food buffet stand – plus various games, rides, and other fun activities for children.

For more information, visit www.greenes.wcpss.net or email the PTA at greenptainfo@gmail.com.

Carroll Middle School is located at 4520 Six Forks Road in North Raleigh.

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919 | COMMUNITY North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre Presents ‘Rent’ This Spring North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre presents its spring production, “RENT,” on Friday, April 24 through Sunday, May 10.

Performances are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. on Sundays.

Tickets are $17 for adults and $14 for students and seniors on Fridays and Saturdays, and $14 for adults and $12 for students and seniors on Sundays. Tickets may be purchased online at www.nract.org.

Directed by David Henderson, “RENT” is about falling in love, finding one’s voice and living for today. Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme and written by Jonathan Larson, it follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.

Run for Peace/Walk for Wellness 5K May 16 at St. Francis of Assisi The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi sponsors its annual Run for Peace/Walk for Wellness 5K beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, followed by the Kids Fun Run beginning at 9:15 a.m.

The event – which benefits the David J. McBriar Endowment Fund for Justice and Peace, helping fund ministries that support and work in the Triangle Community – begins in the church parking lot and proceeds through local neighborhoods before looping back toward the church.

Individuals may register online at www.stfrancisraleigh.org until Wednesday, May 13.

The 5K fee is $25 by May 1, and $30 afterwards leading up to the event. The Kids Fun Run is free.

The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi is located at 11401 Leesville Road in North Raleigh. For more information, call 919-847-8205 or visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org.

For more information, please visit www.nract.org or call 919-866-0228.

NRACT is located 7713-51 Lead Mine Road in Raleigh.

Millbrook High Theatre Group Planning Free Outdoor Drama “From the Ground Up 2015” – a free outdoor drama – is planned for 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8, in the courtyard next to the auditorium at Millbrook High School.

Bring lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the scenes written and performed by the Theatre IV class. Refreshments will be available for purchase for picnicking.

For information, call 919-850-8787 or visit www.mhsdramaboosters.org.

Millbrook High is located at 2201 Spring Forest Road in North Raleigh.

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919 | COMMUNITY New Competitive Sport Now In Place at WCPSS Campuses STUNT competition is now under way at 11 Wake County Public School System campuses.

Combining gymnastics and cheerleading in a high-energy, competitive setting, STUNT is a new sport offered this spring for female student-athletes.

Apex, Athens Drive, Cary, Garner, Green Hope and Panther Creek make up the Southern Conference. East Wake, Heritage, Millbrook, Rolesville and Sanderson make up the Northern Conference.

“We’re excited about this new opportunity for our female student-athletes,” says Deran Coe, senior administrator for athletics. “Having 11 schools from a single district in the first year of a new sport is unprecedented. We feel this opportunity will have great benefits for our student-athletes in years to come.”

Wake County is the first school district in North Carolina to form a STUNT league.

Short Takes

Rebeca Tibbets of North Raleigh received the Girls Scouts Gold Award recently. A graduate of Leesville Road High School and a freshman at Appalachian State University, she is the daughter of Elizabeth and Larry Tibbets and a member of Troop 154 … 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 … Rocket Fizz – which sells candy, unique sodas and other items – is opening soon at 5107 Falls of Neuse Road in the Quail Corners Shopping Center … 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 … Paula Tranathan, formerly principal at Millbrook Elementary School in North Raleigh, is the new principal at Abbotts Creek Elementary School … Millbrook High School football team defensive coordinator and offensive line coach Mike Kirst is the new head coach at Cary High School. Kirst was with MHS for the past eight years … Ben Daniels is the new Leesville Road High School Women’s Basketball head coach, leaving Wake Forest High after two seasons …

Former Leesville Road High Assistant Principal Gary Duvall is the new principal at Conn Elementary in Raleigh. He was at LRHS 2009 to 2014 before moving to Hunter Elementary in Raleigh … Sardi’s Den is opening soon at Brennan Station, off Creedmoor Road in North Raleigh. Ribs, seafood and a full bar is planned. Info at 919-650-6500, www.sardisdenribs.com.

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Gov. Pat McCrory speaks to parks supporters at a ceremony honoring the 100th anniversary of the founding of North Carolina’s first state park on March 3 at William B.Umstead State Park in Raleigh.

Photos Courtesy of NC Division of Parks and Recreation

RAY PRICE STEW COOK-OFF

Ray Price Harley-Davidson and Ray Price Triumph hosted the popular Brunswick Stew Cook-off and annual Ladies of Harley Pancake Breakfast in March at the North Raleigh dealership. The event also featured a vintage bike show, and benefited the North Carolina-based Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and the Ladies of Harley charities.

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SASSOOL CAFE & MARKET

Visitors to an early 2015 special networking event were treated to a selection of Sassool Cafe, Bakery & Market’s culinary delights. Sassool is located at 9650 Strickland Road in North Raleigh. For information, call 919-847-2700 or visit www.sassool.com.

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St Baldrick’s event (Spring 2015)

For the third year in a row, Sanderson High School students and staff members shaved their heads in March – raising $29,663 to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to fund children’s cancer research.

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JUNIOR LEAGUE FASHION FORWARD

Belk at Crabtree Mall partnered with the Junior League of Raleigh to present the 4th annual Fashion Forward event in March, raising more than $18,000 to benefit the community.

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Owners Christy and Josh Rayle, of the Which Wich in Brier Creek

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The atmosphere at Which Wich is designed to be eclectic, inviting and edgy. Each location also echoes the company’s five values or “Vibes”.

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Which Wich – which originated in Dallas, TX – is known for its creative procedures for ordering: Guests use red Sharpies® to mark their personalized choices on pre-printed paper sandwich

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In addition to its extensive customized sandwich offerings – the signature Wicked® sandwich, loaded with five meats (turkey, ham, roast beef, pepperoni, and bacon) and choice of three cheeses – the Which Wich menu includes plenty of vegetarian options, and many healthy wiches and bowls for less than 400 calories each. Guests can also enjoy bowls, Lettucewiches®, hand-dipped shakes, signature house chips, and just-out-of-theoven cookies.

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Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches has nine Triangle locations for dine in, take out, and catering. For more information or review the menu, visit www.whichwich.com. See special offer on Page 59 of this issue of 919 Magazine.

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Triangle Real Estate Group Locally Owned Firm Provides Latest Technology, Extensive Marketing Techniques to Clients

“We strive to create a great customer service experience. Our agents are Doug Muhle involved during the whole transaction and our clients are not just Katherin Burnette handed off to other team members who have never seen a client’s property in atherin Burnette, CEO and Broker at person,” said Burnette, who has 16 years Triangle Real Estate Group, believes of real estate sales and management clients deserve to work with a locally experience. “We sell hundreds of owned company – while still receiving the properties each year and have testimonials advantages of the latest technology and on our website from our raving fans.” marketing.

Many agents working with Triangle Real “We wanted to offer a locally owned Estate Group have obtained specialized business where agents could work independently and still be able to offer the latest and best technology in marketing their client’s properties,” Burnette said.

“Our highly experienced agents have been specifically chosen to represent our clients and provide personalized service, along with a specialized advertising campaign for each client.”

Triangle Real Estate Group began in 2013 by Burnette and partner, Doug Muhle. Working in the firm’s two offices – the original office in North Raleigh and a newer office located in Southwest Durham managed by Broker in Charge Pamela Mansueti – are 22 people, with agents’ specialties ranging from residential KATHERIN BURNETTE, Triangle Real Estate Group and new homes to commercial and farms and land.

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Our agents are involved during the whole transaction and our clients are not just handed off to other team members who have never seen a client’s property in person.

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training in representing sellers and buyers, in order to make sure their clients have the best home buying and selling experience possible. “These agents work full time and preview numerous homes for clients every week,” Burnette explained. “They have a thorough understanding of the home buying process from start to finish and each agent is experienced in negotiating contracts.

They put an emphasis on our client’s best interests, negotiating repairs and completing the hundreds of small details that it takes to close a property in order to achieve client satisfaction.”

As a locally owned and operated company, the firm’s mission is, “To represent clients in the best way possible by providing great service from experienced agents with aggressive strategies” – and Burnette said many satisfied clients are always happy to share how positive their experiences were with Triangle Real Estate Group.

“Katherin (Burnette) was professional from start to finish. She was very helpful and extremely responsive,” said Ivan Ardan, a former client of the firm. “She would educate me on any questions I had and I never felt like I was just another client. She sold our home quickly and for a good price and took care of all the details. I would highly recommend her.”

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CO-OWNER/COO: Doug Muhle YEAR OPENED:

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atherine Davis took her first photography class in 9th Grade and basically became a photo geek in high school – spending way too much time in the darkroom.

But it paid off, much to the benefit of her clients as the principal photographer with SD Portraits. “What I love most about photography is working closely with my clients,” Davis said. “I love the challenge of anticipating moments of connection and capturing them in a way that is also beautiful. Real smiles don’t happen on command, but we get there through fun conversation and activity.”

Davis doubles as a staff photographer for 919 Magazine, giving her extensive experience in the North Raleigh and Wake Forest areas. “I love meeting

new people and learning about my community. Our residents are doing amazing things and I love the challenge to convey their stories in images for the publication,” she said.

“Go local! And I get excited every time I photograph a local business. Spending our dollars locally strengthens our community in multiple ways.”

Davis resides in North Raleigh’s Stonebridge community with her husband, Todd, who works in marketing at CenturyLink; and children, Laird and Wheeler, who attend Raleigh Charter High School.

After many years as a family portrait photographer in Kansas City and Raleigh, Davis now offers her photography services for professional clients in the 919.

Davis can be reached at 919-846-4503 or info@sdportraits.com. More information is available at www.sdportraits.com.

Catherine Davis Profile BUSINESS: SD Portraits PHONE: 919-846-4053 EMAIL: info@sdportraits.com WEBSITE: www.sdportraits.com

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Worst Interstate Highway in America?

Fastest Growing City in the U.S.?

RALEIGH!

Forbes’s 2015 list of “Fastest Growing Cities in America” places Raleigh in fourth position.

The magazine notes that Raleigh’s 2014 population growth was 1.86 percent – and projected 2015 population increase at 2.02 percent. Job growth was estimated to be 3.54 percent.

Forbes predicted a 4.83 percent unemployment rate this year, and a median pay figure of $64,700.

I-95

Three cities in Texas – Houston, Austin and Dallas – topped the list. Following Raleigh were Seattle, WA; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Fort Worth, TX; Charlotte, NC; and San Antonio, TX.

But Other NC Roadways Rank Higher For a report on www.mapquest.com, National Geographic Explorer writer Robert Reid ranked 66 U.S. interstate highways – and determined Interstate 95 be positioned at the bottom of the list.

Known as the Atlantic Coast Highway, I-95 runs through North Carolina as part of its 1,926-mile route from Miami, FL, to Houlton, ME. “The grueling, rarely scenic and frequently traffic-choked road wants it south-bound traffic to ignore it,” Reid noted.

Other interstates running through North Carolina and their rankings:

#38: I-73 ( “Andre Not So Giant”): One day destined to connect Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to the South Carolina Coast, it current spans 77 miles from Greensboro, NC to Ellere, NC – last home of professional wrestler Andre the Giant. #31: I-77 ( “Hootie Highway”): Connects Columbia, SC, to Cleveland, OH, via North Carolina. #26: I-40 ( “The Big 4-0”): Stretching 2,555 miles from Wilmington, NC, to Barstow, CA, it subs for Route 66 much of the way. #24: I-85 (“Biscuit Chase”): Runs 669 miles from Richmond, VA, to Montgomery, AL. Topping the list was I-90 (“America’s Great Road”), which begins in Boston, MA and ends out west in Seattle, WA. “If you are going to make one cross-country trip in your life, look close at I-90,” Reid wrote.

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Latest data released by United Van Lines ranks North Carolina in the top three moving destinations in the U.S. SOURCE: United Van Lines

Where are the Largest Homes?

Raleigh Ranks

#4

Utilizing data from Realtor.com, financial website 24/7 Wall St. determined Raleigh to be among the top five cities in the U.S. with the largest homes.

Provo, UT, topped the list, followed by Houston, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; and Atlanta, GA.

City That Americans Should Visit in 2015

Using Hotel.com’s “Hotel Price Index”, a new ranking places Raleigh at number three on a list of five top cities Americans should visit this year.

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and that it “epitomizes the best of a small, metropolitan Southern town.”

Portland, OR, topped the list, followed by San Antonio, TX (“the new Austin”). Also in the ranking: Albuquerque, NM, and Denver, CO. SOURCE: Huffington Post

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