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The Cover
Planners
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Family Fun & Fitness
Brier Creek Family Passionate About Kids, Healthy Activities
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Natural Bedding
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The Organic Bedroom Offers Healthy Mattresses, Accessories
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Somthing Healthy is Growing
Brier Creek Elementary Partners With The Chef’s Academy
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10 Tips for a Healthier Year
Now is the Time for All 919’rs Take a Closer Look at Lifestyle
Features 12
A Successful Blend
Brier Creek 5th Grader Combines Art, Science and Warm Personality
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Big Benefit for the Homeless
Friendly Wager Among Friends Becomes a Successful Fundraiser
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Helping Provide Medical Care
Brier Creek’s Blo Planning 24-Hour Cut-A-Thon Event
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A Family’s Tragic Loss
Striving for More Works To Give Emotional Help
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Pretty in Pink Foundation
Innovative Program Provides Hope, Breast Cancer Treatments
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Celebrating 25 Years
Jewish Federation Marks a Milestone of Community Service
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Do You Like Airplanes?
Here’s the Information on Where to See it All at RDU
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Ready for Children to Learn?
Check Out Tips For Selecting Foreign Language Program
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the art of style’s Big Benefit
Holiday Fashion Show Helps Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
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Community Events School Events Extracurricular Activities Community Sports
Departments 6 Publisher’s Notes 28 Yearbook 40 Community 56 Food Break 57 Advertisers Index 57 Along the I-540 Corridor 58 919 Region 62 919 Final Bell
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The Chef’s Academy’s Paul Sottile teaching Luke Woodson, a Brier Creek Elementary School student about healthy foods. Photo by Mehdi Mirian Photography
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Publisher
Suzy Beth Sarver
Here’s to a Healthy New Year! It’s January 2013 and we are so excited! 919 Magazine has roared onto the scene and we want to thank the residents of North Raleigh for a great first year. Every time I’m out in the community visiting with clients, friends and neighbors – or meeting someone new – I’m thrilled to see the publication in your home, on your coffee table, or at your business. Thanks so much for keeping it local. Our January/February edition marks the start of a healthy new year with several interesting articles themed to food and behavior conducive to an improved lifestyle. We start with a unique Urban Garden Project at Brier Creek Elementary, in conjunction with The Chef’s Academy. The new partnership involves education, field trips to the Morrisville campus of The Chef’s Academy, and the further development and expansion of the BCES garden spot. Don’t miss it, beginning on Page 34. Among the other special health-themed articles in this edition: • A profile of The Garrison Family of Brier Creek, that will make you want to get out and exercise immediately. Owners of the new Burn Athletic studio, the Garrison parents are keeping their passion for fun and fitness a big part of their family (Page 20). • Ten tips for a healthier 2013: From getting enough sleep, to making the right food choices, to losing a little weight – this easy-reading piece will jumpstart your efforts to improve your lifestyle in the new year. Everyone all set with New Year’s resolutions? One of mine is to learn French; and I’m signed up and ready to start my new classes this month. I’ve been intrigued with foreign languages since I was a young student, so I was excited to learn there are also wonderful places here in North Raleigh that teach children a second language. Be sure to check Page 53 in this issue for important tips on selecting an appropriate program. Speaking of children – if you haven’t done so, be sure to take them to the very unique RDU Observation Park. It’s a great little getaway to watch airplanes, listen to the control tower communications, have a picnic, and enjoy the playground. Get all the details on Page 50. Yes, we are starting a new year filled with new beginnings, new friends and new experiences. Everything is fresh and shiny – just like a new penny. And there is promise and hope that we will fulfill our greatest expectations and realize the goals we have set for 2013. Here’s to your New Year! Cheers,
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COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Benefits AmerIcan Cancer Society 8 am Brier Creek Country Club 9400 Clubhill Drive jwrigley@tollbrothersinc.com
Brier Creek 5K
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Winter Intensive 2013
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Stage Door Dance 2720 Godley Lane, Suite 101 919-720-3036 www.stagedoordance.com
Kids Nite Out Ages 4-10; 6-9 pm ($13) Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
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Brier Creek Violin Program Ages 6-11; 4-4:30 pm, Wed ($100) Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
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Winter Wiggles Art Ages 18M-3Y; 10-11 am, Wed ($35) Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
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Winter Wonderlan Art Ages 2-4; 11 am-12 pm, Wed ($35) Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
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Jumpstart Toddler Art Ages 18M-3Y; 9-10 am, Wed ($35) Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov 919 Magazine BC
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radKIDS Anti-Bullying And Violence Prevention Ages 5-11; 4-5:30 pm, Fri ($65) Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
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Dance Concert 7 pm-8:30 pm Mills Park Middle (cafetorium) 5625 Dillard Drive 919-431-7400 www.millsparkms.wcpss.net
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Square Dance Fun Nights 7-9:30 pm ($5) First Baptist Church 99 N. Salisbury St. 919-266-6986 www.trianglesquaredance.org
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Dance Concert Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pkwy 919-463-8666 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net\
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Youth Ministry Concert
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RAD Women’s Self Defense 9:30 am-12 pm ($50) Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
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Brier Creek Violin Program Ages 6-11; 4-4:30 pm, Wed ($100) Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
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Kids Nite Out Ages 4-10; 6-9 pm ($13) Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
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7 pm-8:30 pm St. Francis of Assisi 11401 Leesville Rd 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org
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Wake Co. School Holiday Martin Luther King Day
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PC’s Got Talent Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pkwy 919-463-8666 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net
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6:30 pm 4421 Six Forks Rd, Suite 111 www.checksbuildnesteggs.com
Talent Show
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9:30 am-12 pm ($50) Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
Leesville Road High 8409 Leesville Rd 818-870-4250 www.leesville.org
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6:30 pm-7:30 pm Bethesda Christian 1914 S Miami Blvd 919-598-0190 www.bcacrusaders.org
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Aladdin’s Eatery Wine Nights Mon, Wed, Sun $5 glasses, $16 bottles Tour of Lebanon Free Samples 2nd, 4th Tue 8201 Brier Creek Parkway 919-806-5700 www.aladdinseatery.com
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Wild Turkey Lounge (Angus Barn) Live Music Nightly 9401 Glenwood Ave. 919-781-2444 www.angusbarn.com
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Features authors from Tattoos anthology; door prizes 6-8 pm The Chocolate Boutique Lafayette Village 8480 Honeycutt Rd, Suite 100
Live music, dancing Fri-Sat, 9:30 pm-1 am Live Trivia with Aaron Wed, 8 pm 7900 Brier Creek Parkway 919-957-2000 www.wildwingcafe.com
Chocolate & Wine Reception
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Wild Wing Cafe
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Tra’Li Irish Pub
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Lynnwood Grill Live music Wed, 6 pm Trivia Sun, 8 pm 4821 Grove Barton Rd www.lynnwoodgrill.com
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Lone Rider Brewery Beer Tasting Thu, Fri 5 pm-9 pm; Sat 2 pm-7 pm Brewery Tours Sat 2 pm-5 pm (7/14, 7/28, 8/11, 8/25) 8816 Gulf Ct. Suite 100 919-442-8004 www.loneriderbeer.com 919 Magazine BC
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Oliver Twist Live Music, belly dancing, other Five nights weekly 8111-137 Creedmoor Road 919-844-4426 www.theolivertwistlounge.com
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El Dorado Mexican Restaurant Live Trivia Mon, 7:30 pm 7961 Skyland Ridge Parkway, #125 919-957-1400 www.eldoradomexicanrestaurant.com
Carolina Ale House Live Trivia Tue, 8 pm-10 pm DJ George 7/4, 8/1, 7 pm-10 pm 7981 Skyland Ridge Parkway 919-957-4200
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Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse Live Music Wed-Sat, 6:30 pm-10 pm 8551 Brier Creek Parkway 919-544-3344 www.brasasteakhouse.com
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City-wide Lacrosse Registration Boys and Girls, grades 2-8 $48 fee for Raleigh residents 919-831-6836
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Little Goalies Hockey Ages 3-5; 10:30-11:15 am, Mondays Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Rd 919-870-2911 www.raleighnc.gov
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Little Shooters Basketball Ages 3-5; 9:30-10:15 am, Mondays Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Rd 919-870-2911 www.raleighnc.gov
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Youth Colt Baseball Registration Ages 15-18 $36 fee for Raleigh residents 919-831-6836
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Mini Girls Softball Registration Ages 6-9 $36 fee for Raleigh residents 919-831-6836
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Spring T-Ball Registration Ages 5-6 $36 fee for Raleigh residents 919-831-6836
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Spring Baseball Registration Ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 $36 fee for Raleigh residents 919-831-6836
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Slow Pitch: 10-12, 13-16 $36 fee for Raleigh residents 919-831-6836
8 am; Saturdays (40M), Sundays (60M) TLC for Bikes Lafayette Village 8480 Honeycutt Road, Suite 126 919-324-4966 www.tlc4bikes.com
Benefits Amercan Cancer Society 8 am Brier Creek Country Club 9400 Clubhill Drive jwrigley@tollbrothersinc.com
Spring Girls Softball Registration
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Adult Spring Softball Registration $24 per player (Raleigh residents) Open, church and coed leagues Walnut Creek Softball Complex 1201 Sunnybrook Rd 919-831-6836
ACTIVITIES Nov/Dec
Table Tennis Brier Creek Ages 18 and up; Fridays, 5:45 pm-9 pm Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
Bike Rides
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Company Mill Hike 9 am 2M; meet at Reedy Creek Advance registration required William B. Umstead State Park 919-571-4170 www.ncparks.gov
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Brier Creek 5K
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Run for the Roses 5K 2 pm Dix Hill Campus www.secondempireseries.com
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RunRaleigh Half Marathon & 5K
Benefits SPCA, SWOOP, Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation Cameron Village www.runraleighraces.com
Run with a Ranger 9 am 5M; meet at Bike, Bridle trailhead William B. Umstead State Park 919-571-4170 www.ncparks.gov
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››› 919 STUDENT PROFILE By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
Ramya Vege, a nine year old 5th Grader at Brier Creek Elementary, successfully blends art and science with her warm personality as she pursues her interests and goals. Vege aspires to be either a doctor or a scientist, to which she can apply her love of science – her favorite subject at school. For now, she is content to enjoy her childhood in Brier Creek Country Club village of Muirfield where she lives with her mom, Lakshmi, dad, Ratna, and brother, Suraj, a sophomore at Enloe High School. Ramya loves her quiet friendly neighborhood (where she has lived her whole life) for the nearby activities, especially the swimming pool and tennis courts.
Brier Creek 5th Grader Successfully Blends Art, Science, Warm Personality
In addition to her interest in science, Ramya is passionate about singing, cooking, and art. For her artwork, she has won awards at school and was selected to feature her work at a local Durham business office. “We find her interests in science, art, and cooking to be an interesting combination,” said mom Lakshmi. “With all that she has going on, she
is always able to very successfully balance her academics, family, and her other interests and hobbies.” Ramya credits her family for providing the foundation for her successes. Her older brother, Suraj has earned several academic recognitions and honors in science and reading. And, he is practicing as an attorney at the Wake County Court House Teen Court in Raleigh. “My brother
Ramya Vege Profile AGE: 11 SCHOOL: Brier Creek Elementary School, 5th Grade PARENTS: Ratna Sekhar Vege, Lakshmi Vege RESIDENCE: Murilands Village, Brier Creek Country Club SIBLINGS: Suraj Vege, 15, Enloe High School (sophomore) INTERESTS: Art, music, cooking
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inspires me the most in my family because of all the accomplishments that he has received,” said Ramya. “I look up to him because he is always there for me when I need him.” Ramya also appreciates her parents for always teaching her to make good decisions, the value of family, and the importance of respecting and helping people. “Ramya is a very mature and kind hearted child,” said
Lakshmi. “She is unique and very enthusiastic filling our world with joy, fun, laughter, love, hard work, and so much more.”
(Ramya) is unique and very enthusiastic filling our world with joy, fun, laughter, love, hard work, and so much more. LAKSHMI VEGE
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››› 919 PERSONALITY PROFILE
Friendly Wager Among Friends Becomes a Big Fundraiser for Homeless Brier Creek Resident Brett Williams Organizes Annual Golf Charity Event By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
What started out eight years ago as a friendly wager among friends over a round of golf has grown into an extremely successful Brier Creek Country Club charity event: The Jingle Bell Golf Invitational, benefitting the Raleigh Rescue Mission. Dominion Valley resident Brett Williams, a member of the original group of golfers, oversees the planning and facilitation of the event, which includes a tournament with as many as 144 golfers and awards for best costume, worst team, longest drives for men and women, and closest to the pin shots. “I thought it would be a great idea to give back to the community and those less fortunate than us,” said Williams. By day, Williams – an Old Dominion University alum – owns Williams Claims Service Inc., a claims adjusting service, and travels the roads of North Carolina handling insurance claims for insurance carriers and various self-insured entities. He and his wife, Melanie, a 20-year veteran flight attendant, and their two daughters, 14
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Spencer Anne, age 18, and Ramsey Jane, age 16, have lived in Brier Creek for seven years. Williams enjoys meeting neighbors, making others laugh, tending his 38 rose bushes, and playing tennis and golf at BCCC. Golf takes over during the holidays, with the annual charity tournament traditionally played the Friday before Christmas. To plan and execute the event, Williams works with an expert team at BCCC including Matt Rink, head professional; assistant pros Jeff Holden and Ryan
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I thought it would be a great idea to give back to the community and those less fortunate than us. BRETT WILLIAMS
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Spaziani; and Don Smith, general manager. Wife Melanie does her part by hosting a pre-registration Christmas party at their home on the Thursday night preceding the event. But, it is the generosity of so many friends and golfers that enable the tournament to give so generously to the Raleigh Rescue Mission. “We have a great tradition of donating the winnings back to the Raleigh Rescue Mission by all the non-winning participants goading the winners into to giving back their winnings as well,” said Williams. In fact, for the past four years, the Jingle Bell tournament has raised and donated more than $10,000 each year. “Every year, I know I can count on my incredible friends to continue their tradition of being so generous,” said Williams.
Brett A. Williams Profile
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AGE: 51 RESIDENCE: Dominion Valley, Brier Creek Country Club PROFESSION: Claims Adjuster FAMILY: Wife, Melanie; daughters, Spencer and Ramsey PETS: Beauregard (standard poodle); Derby Rose (golden doodle) INTERESTS: Golf, tennis
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Blo 24-Hour Cut-A-Thon in North Raleigh Helps Provide Medical Care Hair stylists at Blo will work in shifts over 24 hours on Sunday, Feb. 10 to raise money for Alliance Medical Ministry at the 6th Annual “SNIP, SNIP, GIVE 24-Hour Cut-A-Thon.” For a donation of $40, the award-winning Blo design team will provide haircuts to the public, beginning at 8 a.m. Sunday through 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 11. One hundred percent of money raised from haircuts, retail and raffle sales will go to Alliance Medical Ministry, a local non-profit dedicated to providing affordable medical care to low resource working adults in the Triangle area.
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The Blo staff selected Alliance Medical Ministry as this year’s 24-Hour Cut-A-Thon beneficiary because the organization provides an affordable primary medical care home for hardworking adults who do not have healthcare insurance. According to Alliance, more than 150,000 adult residents of Wake County lack access to affordable primary medical care. “We were stunned to learn these facts and are inspired by Alliance Medical Ministry’s vision to offer compassionate and affordable medical care to those who need it most,” said Bryan Nunes, Blo owner. “We’re ready to do our part and believe the community will come out in full force to support Alliance.”
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Bryan Nunes OWNER, BLO
Appointments can be booked by calling 919-484-8600. Walk-ins are also welcome at any time, day or night.
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The 24-Hour Cut-A-Thon continues to grow each year at Blo, located at 8451 Brier Creek Parkway and recognized as the “Salon of the Year� nationally last year by Salon Today magazine. Participants come from as far away as Virginia for the high-energy event, which has raised more than $60,000. During the event, prizes will be raffled off all day. The grand prize winner will receive free haircuts for a year. Guests also receive discounts on all Redken and Pureology hair care products, styling tools and accessories. For more information on the event or Blo, visit www.justblo.com. For more information on the Alliance Medical Ministry, visit www.alliancemedicalministry.org.
Blo 24-Hour Cut-A-Thon WHEN: 8 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 10, to 8 a.m., Monday, Feb. 11 WHERE: Blo, 8451 Brier Creek Parkway COST: $40 minimum donation APPOINTMENTS: 919-484-8600
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››› 919 VOLUNTEER PROFILE
Tragic Loss of Daughter to Cancer Moves Diane Moore to Take Action Non-Profit Group Provides Emotional, Spiritual Support By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
The numbers are staggering. According to recent data, approximately 40,000 children under the age of 19 undergo cancer treatment each year with 46 new cancer diagnoses in children and adolescents every single weekday. Tragically, 25 percent of children who are diagnosed will lose their battle with cancer. Behind these statistics are children and their families struggling to move through the harrowing process of diagnosis, treatment, and hopefully recovery. For Diane Moore, founder and executive director of Striving for More (than a cure), the significance of these statistics is all too real. In 2007, her eight year old daughter, Colleen, was diagnosed with cancer, which began this family’s journey into the world of pediatric cancer. Young Colleen bravely fought this terrible disease for nine agonizing months, but heartbreakingly lost her battle. Though they were grateful for the high quality medical services in the Raleigh area, the Moores found the emotional and spiritual support to be inconsistent and unreliable. That’s why Moore, who lives in Hawthorne neighborhood with her husband, Vince, and daughter Mackenna, founded Striving 18
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for More, a non-profit volunteer based organization dedicated to ensuring that children with cancer receive quality emotional and spiritual support. “After personally experiencing the dramatic gaps that exist in services while Colleen was battling cancer, I founded Striving for More to pursue dedicated funding for the support so desperately needed,” said Moore. “No family should have to endure childhood cancer alone.” Striving for More – funded through donations from individuals, corporations, and civic and community based organizations – established the Triangle Childhood Cancer Support Group, which connects families and plans quarterly family events outside of the clinic/
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I founded Striving for More to pursue dedicated funding for the support so desperately needed. No family should have to endure childhood cancer alone. DIANE MOORE
Striving for More Inc. MISSION: Dedicated to ensuring that children with cancer and their families receive quality emotional and spiritual support. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 97443, Raleigh NC 27624 PHONE: 919-339-1214 WEBSITE: www.striving4more.org
hospital setting for pure fun and relaxation. In addition, through numerous fundraising events and partnerships with local organizations and businesses, Strive for More provides resources and programs designed to directly support children and families in tangible ways such as About Me Clings, Care Kit bags, Beads of Courage, Chemo Ducks, and art expression (more information on all can be found at www.striving4more.org). The organization also supports numerous existing hospital based programs and raise funds for expanding and adding new resources. To support Striving for More, donate directly,
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AGE: 46 POSITION: Founder, President and Executive Director, Striving for More RESIDENCE: Hawthorne neighborhood, North Raleigh FAMILY: Husband, Vince (19 years); Daughter, Mackenna (age 16; Leesville Road High sophomore
and Twitter, and attend community events and fundraisers. Moore is available to speak to community organizations to help increase awareness of childhood cancer and promote the importance of emotionally supporting children
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A Life Full of Family and Fitness Burn Athletic In Brier Creek Is Garrisons’ Latest Project By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
For the Garrison family of Castle Pines in Brier Creek Country Club, life is full of family and fitness. Josh and Donna, who now coown Burn Athletic in Brier Creek, met in 1993 as undergraduates and cheerleaders at Florida Atlantic University. They dated several years after college while Josh was a Marine in California at Camp Pendleton, and married in 2002. After eight years in California, they moved to Raleigh for Josh’s job with Cisco Systems. At the time, the couple transferred their rights to open The Goddard School in California to Raleigh and opened the Brier Creek location, subsequently selling the school and opening Burn Athletic. “Ever since we moved to Raleigh in 2006, we have always wanted to open a fitness studio,” said Donna. “Both of us come from health and fitness backgrounds, and we noticed that the Brier Creek area still did not have a comprehensive fitness studio during the five years we’d been here.” All the while, Josh has maintained his full time job as director of operations at Cisco Systems. So, for the past seven years, the Garrisons have been happily settled in Brier Creek, and with three busy kids – 20
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Garrison Family Profile PARENTS: RESIDENCE: CHILDREN: PETS:
Josh and Donna Garrison Castle Pines, Brier Creek Country Club Parker, 9; Trevor, 8; Natalie, 5 Jack, Petey (Jack Russell terriers); Mushu
Parker, age 9; Trevor, age 8; and Natalie, age 5 (all students at Brier Creek Elementary) – they enjoy the area for its friendly neighborhoods and proximity to many conveniences. All three kids swim each summer with the Brier Creek
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Barracudas, where Trevor holds the pool record in the backstroke. Natalie takes gymnastics and is an avid dancer at Stage Door Dance Productions, where her brother, Parker, also dances and competes. Parker also takes ballet
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We are passionate about our kids and love hanging out as a family. JOSH GARRISON
at International Ballet Academy where he was Master Dance of North Carolina, Chapter 15, in 2012, and also played the role of Fritz in The Nutcracker with the Carolina Ballet this past season. Both boys participate in Y-Guides. “We are passionate about our kids and love hanging out as a family,” said Josh. “Whether it is family movie night or a night around the fire pit, that’s it – family is everything.”
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919 Magazine staff members visited current advertisers and said hello to new friends in North Raleigh during the holiday season. Shown clockwise from upper right corner: Robin Gill of Park Centre Spa at 8300 Health Park, Ste. 131; Sam Mobley with sons, Clifton and Andrew, of Mobley’s Shoes in Stonehenge Market; Dr. Mark Stephenson, staff at Colonnade Dental at 8511 Colonnade Center, Ste. 160; staff members at North Raleigh Pediatric Group; the Saleh family at Neomonde Cafe & Market at 9650 Strickland Road; staff at Brigs Restaurant, 8111 Creedmoor Road; the team at Debby’s Hallmark in Stonehenge Market; a friendly associate at 22
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‘When Breast Cancer is Present, and Insurance is Not’
Innovative Pretty in Pink Program Provides Hope, Cancer Treatment Pretty in Pink Foundation’ mission is clear, but the road ahead is daunting. “Our mission is to save lives by linking low-income, uninsured individuals to treatment services for breast cancer,” said Bernadette Pickles, Regional Project Manager. Since it was founded in 2004, Pickles said the Foundation has assisted more than 1,300 people in North Carolina with lifesaving medical care. As impressive as those numbers might be, much more can be done if additional funds are raised by the organization. According to the Foundation, nearly 20 percent of women in North Carolina have no health insurance coverage — and more than 14 percent live at or below the federal poverty level. Adding to
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the statistical impact is that nearly a third of North Carolina households are managed by single or divorced women with limited financial resources. Pickles said Pretty In Pink is unique, being the only non profit agency in North Carolina that serves individuals (primarily women, but also men) with breast health issues through a one-stop program that includes community referrals, case management, education and targeted outreach programs, and most importantly, a network of physicians and healthcare practitioners that provide breast cancer treatment at no cost to the clients. “For every dollar donated, Pretty In Pink receives nearly 10 times that amount in medical care,”
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she said. “Our agency recruits breast specialists and surgeons. We negotiate reduced fee-for-services in imaging and advanced diagnostic scanning procedures, such as CT’s and PET’s. The network offers advanced procedures for clients — including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy — uncompromised by the client’s ability to pay.” In fact, more than 163 physicians in 71 counties across North Carolina now volunteer their services -- and 63 medical facilities drastically reduce fees enabling Pretty In Pink to leverage dollars efficiently. Which, of course, makes raising funds even more important
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because of the value of the dollars to save lives, Pickles noted. “Our most recent fundraisers in North Wake County — ‘Dancing for the Pink’ (September in Wake Forest) and ‘Kanki Old Wake Forest Road’ (October) were both fantastic events,” she said. “Our next ‘Dancing’ event already is scheduled for Sept. 28, 2013. If you love to dance and listen to great music, this is the place to be on the last Saturday in September.” Several additional fundraising events occured during the holiday season this year, including a fishing tournament and a New Year’s gala: • North Carolina Bass Federation (Northern Region) sponsored a Fundraising Fishing Tournament on Dec. 1 at Nutbush Ramp on Kerr Lake. Teams paying the $100 advance entry fee are eligible for $1,500 in cash prizes. For information on next year’s event, visit www.prettyinpinkfoundation.org
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Pretty in Pink team, left to right: Joy Wade, Project Manager, Wilmington Office; Bernadette Pickles, Regional Project Manager; Penny Lauricella, Executive Director; Amanda Danchi, Marketing
• On Dec. 31, Cyndi Chastain Entertainment presented its inaugural New Year’s Eve Silver & Gold 2012 Event at the Grand Marquis Ballroom. The event featured live music, DJ, dancing, hors’ doeuvers, cash bar, prizes, a silent auction and more. For information on next year’s event, visit www.chastainentertainmentllc. com
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Pickles said a full slate of events is scheduled for 2013, with details also available at www. prettyinpinkfoundation.org. “Securing sponsorships and raising funds is our number one priority now, because requests for assistance come into the Foundation faster than do donations,” she said. Pretty in Pink was born when a compassionate physician donated services to patients who lacked insurance coverage for breast cancer treatment. Lisa Tolnitch, a breast surgeon at Tolnitch Surgical Associates in Raleigh, then gained support for her efforts from colleagues, who also donated services. Pickles said what began as a professional courtesy became an innovative program that provides hope, treatment, and guidance and closes the expanding gap in access to health care.
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Jewish Federation Celebrates 25 Years of Service to Raleigh By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
The Jewish Federation of RaleighCary serves the needs of a growing Jewish population that extends between Raleigh and Cary and throughout all of the municipalities, towns, and surrounding communities in and around Wake County. Their mission, which is guided by the Jewish values of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and Tzedakah (righteous giving), is to mobilize human and financial resources to support and strengthen the local and regional Jewish community and to meet the shared obligations to Israel and international Jewry. “Seeking to strengthen Jewish identity, the Federation serves as
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the facilitating force that connects generations, congregations, and the unaffiliated alike,” said Barry Schwarts, JFRC Executive Director. Through its four divisions, Jewish Family Services, Jewish Community Center, Jewish Community Relations Council, and Jewish Community Foundation, the Federation provides vital services and resources to local Jewish community members including professional counseling and other critical services, advocacy and advancement of Jewish interests both inside and outside the Jewish community, and legacy gifts to build a strong Jewish community in future generations. In addition, the JFRC offers athletic, educational, and cultural programming for youth, adults, and seniors including
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camps (Camp JCC, teacher workday camps, winter break and spring break camps), speaker luncheons, Jewish film series, BBYO (a pluralistic teen group), swim lessons, the J-Rays summer swim team, and the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning. Striving to create an environment of a Jewish neighborhood, The RaleighCary Jewish Community Center provides educational, recreational and social experiences to enhance the quality of life for Jews of all ages, affiliations, and beliefs. “Our purpose is to ensure Jewish continuity by strengthening Jewish identity, promoting Jewish values, and reinforcing our common Jewish
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heritage,” said Schwartz. “Whether you’re just starting a family, recently moved to the area, or are looking to become more connected to the local Jewish community, the JCC is the perfect place to build meaningful connections with your neighbors.” In 2012, the JFRC celebrated its 25th year of service to the community through a number of community-wide events including an international day of service (Good Deeds Day), Purim Carnival, Israel Independence Day celebration, a first ever Women’s Health Symposium, and culminated with a celebratory reception honoring the 14 past presidents for their service to the community.
Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary is located at 8210 Creedmoor Road, Suite 104. For more information, call 919-676-6170 or visit www.shalomraleigh.org.
Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary Profile EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Barry Schwartz ADDRESS: 8210 Creedmoor Road, Ste. 104 PHONE: 919-676-6170 WEBSITE: www.shalomraleigh.org JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER: 12804 Norwood Road, 919-676-6170
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Runners and walkers line up for the annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot at Brier Creek Country Club Young participants in the recent UNC Lineberger Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Clinic’s “Get Heeled 5K” benefit race are all smiles as they flash their medals, donated by Crown Trophy and Awards of Raleigh, located at 2431 Spring Forest Road.
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Mrs. Anna Gaines (left) and Mrs. Danielle Carpenter (right) at the Brier Creek Elementary School Science Fair in November
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A lucky winner at the Raffle Extravanganza at Carolina Ale House in Brier Creek benefitting the Adam Little Foundation
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Natural, Organic Bedding
The Organic Bedroom Provides Healthy, Chemical-Free Mattresses and Accessories Owners, Joey and Vicki Ashley, believe The Organic Bedroom customers deserve nothing but the best when it comes to luxury natural, organic mattresses and bedroom accessories. “Our mission is to provide the best most luxurious brands available, which we believe need to be healthy and chemical free,” said Vicki.
We found a way to eliminate chemicals in the one place where you spend at least a third of your life. JOEY ASHLEY The Organic Bedroom The Ashleys, who both left corporate jobs in sales and finance, opened The Organic Bedroom earlier this year in response to the need they saw for a healthy alternative to cheaply made, petro and toxic chemical-laden (formaldehyde, boric acid, and PBDEs) mattresses widely available in the marketplace. “With more children being diagnosed with autism, ADD, ADHD, as well as an increase in cancer diagnoses, there is a clear connection between the chemicals in our environment and disease,” said Joey. “We found a way to eliminate chemicals in the one place where you spend at least a third of your life.” 32
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After thorough research, the Ashleys discovered that some employees at mattress retailers in the Triangle area often have little product knowledge. “In fact,” said Ashley, “many employees of mattress retailers can’t tell you what types of chemicals are used as the flame retardants in the mattresses.” At The Organic Bedroom, certified by the Green America’s Green Business Network as an environmentally and socially responsible business, customers can select from luxurious, high quality mattresses, crib mattresses, and bedroom accessories that are chemical-free and competitively priced with warehouse and department stores. As proud owners, the Ashleys are committed to the ultimate in customer satisfaction. “We respect and only want the best for our customers,” said Vicki. “We strive to create an exceptional shopping experience where our customers can relax and not feel rushed or pressured into a decision they may later regret.” Satisfied customers include those who value a luxury mattress, who are looking to create a more organic and natural environment in their home, and those who suffer from chemical sensitivities, allergies, and orthopedic problems. The Organic Bedroom is located at 6325-61 Falls of Neuse Rd. For information, call 919-521-5566, email info@theorganicbedroom, or visit www.theorganicbedroom.com.
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Brier Creek Elementary Begins Unique Partnership With The Chef’s Academy By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
There is something healthy growing at Brier Creek Elementary School. Through a unique partnership with The Chef’s Academy – the Culinary Division of Harrison College – these schools are leading the way for students to make healthy lifestyle choices. BCES was selected for this unique partnership, called The Urban Garden Project, because of its commitment to health and wellness, having won a North Carolina Parent Teacher Association grant for its garden – as well as two National Gardening Association grants.
The Chef’s Academy is committed to helping students become the most prepared and marketable graduates by providing an environment that fosters students’ passion for culinary and hospitality. JEFFREY BANE The Chef’s Academy “The Chef’s Academy decided that BCES was the school to partner with on this project, and we are so grateful they did,” said Julia Woodson, a BCES parent who started the first campus garden in 2010. 36
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A project that first began as a school garden and a wellness initiative has grown into a comprehensive common core standards curriculumbased program that aims to teach children ways in which they can establish a sustainable healthy lifestyle, including handling stress, eating right, and daily exercise. “The Urban Garden Project provides a unique opportunity for Brier Creek January | February 2013
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Left to right: The Chef ’s Academy’s Paul Sottile, Brier Creek Elementary students Grant and Luke Woodson, and Eric Gephart of The Chef ’s Academy mobile kitchens, nutrition education, and attending class field trips to the nearby Morrisville culinary institute. “The Chef’s Academy students and instructors aim to teach children how to grow their own food, provide an understanding of where the food comes from, and how to take that produce and make something great from the kitchen,” said Bane. Because The Urban Garden Project initiatives are integrated into the classroom through the science, math, and language arts curricula, there is an opportunity to share the experience and outcomes with other schools so they can establish their own similar programs. “A successful garden project at Brier Creek Elementary has the potential to impact the curriculum in 44 other states across the U.S. that have also adopted the 919 Magazine BC
recently integrated Common Core State Standards curriculum,” said Bane. Through this unique partnership, BCES and The Chef’s Academy are well on their way to creating healthier generation of American children.
Brier Creek Elementary School Profile PRINCIPAL: Dr. Sandy Chambers ADDRESS: 9801 Brier Creek Parkway PHONE: 919-484-4747 WEBSITE: www.briercreekes.net MISSION: Infuse 21st Century life skills into daily academic instruction preparing our students for the global community.
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Health and Wellness Week
‘Health Circuit’ by Business Partners Highlights Brier Creek Elementary Event Brier Creek Elementary School’s third Parent Academy of the school year featured a special “Health Circuit” with several of the school’s business partners, as part of Health and Wellness Week on campus. Dr. Robert Kent of Robert Kent and Associates (7780 Brier Creek Parkway, Suite 100) presented the techniques for proper oral hygiene and orthodontics; Triangle Eye Institute (10371 Moncreiffe Road, Suite 105) provided vision screenings and binocular vision testing; Wake
BCES was a busy place all week during the recent Health and Wellness Week events
Orthopaedics (8001 T.W. Alexander Drive, Suite 224) outlined how to build strong bones and prevent injuries; Duke Primary Care (10211 Alm St.) coordinated blood pressure screenings. In addition, Raleigh Police Department representatives discussed possible dangers involving strangers, ATA Taekwondo conducted martial arts demonstrations, and The Chef’s Academy demonstrated how to prepare healthy snacks for children. The “Health Circuit” event was a part of the school’s Health and
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Wellness Week, which also included a “walking school bus” – with RPD officers directing traffic along Brier Creek Parkway to allow students to actually walk to the campus from Brier Creek Country Club, a jump rope performance and lecture on the benefits of exercise by the Bouncing Bull Dogs, an appearance by the UNC-Chapel Hill Tarheel cheerleaders, and a staff talent show. As part of the talent event, BCES Administrative Intern Kenneth Lesher — a native New Yorker —
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Community Center Launches New Violin Instruction Program
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Southbridge Fellowship expects to begin construction on a new facility this spring at a 10-acre site off Glenwood Avenue. Led by Lead Pastor Scott Lehr, Southbridge Fellowship has met at the Regal Brier Creek Movie Theater since its launch in 2007, hopes to relocate to the new facility in spring 2014. Lehr and the church also recently launched a new “10x” initiative, a campaign with the vision to reach 10,000 people in 10 years for Jesus Christ (the equivalent of the current 1,000 people at Southbridge each reaching one person a year for the next 10 years. “Even with the excitement of our first ever permanent facility in Brier Creek, we are most excited about future impact on this area,” Lehr said. “We are praying for God to multiply our impact in the Triangle 10 times what it been so far.” Southbridge Fellowship began with about 40 people meeting to discuss a vision for the church. Weekly Sunday services are at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at the theater in Brier Creek Commons. A number of various ministries for children, youth and adults occur throughout the week. For more information, visit www. southbridgefellowship.com, email southbridge@ southbridgefellowship.com, or call 919-789-9955.
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Brier Creek Community Center plans a new violin program, beginning in January. According to community center staff, the program is designed for students to have fun while learning to play the stringed instrument. Consisting of one-on-one, individually structured 30-min. lessons, the program is designed to meet the needs and maximize the growth of each student. Students are required to purchase books upon the instructor’s recommendation, and must provide their own instrument. Brittany Geary of BM Music is the instructor. For more information, call 919-420-2340.
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Plans Winter Open House Trinity Academy of Raleigh’s Winter Open House is 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, at the North Raleigh campus. Located at 10224 Baileywick Roack, Trinity Academy offers education classes grounded in the Christian faith and the classical tradition for students in TK through 12th Grade. In addition to the open house, personal tours are available by appointment. For more information, email admissions@trinityacademy.com,
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Dover Saddlery celebrated its grand opening in Brier Creek in November. The retail store – which offers a wide range of English saddles, boots and other supplies and equipment – is located at 7920 Skyland Ridge Parkway, near Best Buy. The store is the first in North Carolina. Dover Saddlery is primarily a catalog retailer, but now has 18 retail outlets in the U.S.
Stage Door Dance Winter Intensive 2013 is Jan. 5 at the Brier Creek studio. Among the guest instructors are Thayne Jasperson (currently in "Newsiies" on Broadway), Cara Goodwin (instructor and former student at Denise Wall's Dance Energy), and John Michael Fiumara (dancer at the Abby Lee Dance Company). The Intensive is open to dancers age 7 and older, but space is limited. Cost is $115. Stage Door Dance is located at 2720 Godley Lane, Suite 101, across from Frankie's in Brier Creek. For more information or to register for the Intensive,
Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness Opens in Brier Creek Commons The Brier Creek facility is the company’s first in North Carolina. Recognized as one of the “Top 25 Franchises” in the U.S. by www.Franchise.com, Dr. G’s has offices in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Central and South America, and Australia. During the planned grand opening period, special promotions and discounts will be available – with 20 percent of the proceeds benefitting the American Red Cross efforts to help individuals affected by Hurricane Sandy. “Our expansion into North Carolina is a natural progression given our solid brand and reputation,” said Charlotte Russell, chief operations officer, Dr. G’s Franchising Companies. “Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness stands for safe and effective weight loss, providing a sense of ease, freedom and instant gratification that dramatically changes patients’ lives.”
Jason’s Deli Plans to Unveil Community-Inspired Mural
Jason’s Deli in Brier Creek Commons will unveil a new community-inspired mural in mid- January, with the help of the Leesville Road High School art department. “We try to partner with local schools and churches, and try to help any way we can,” said Jason’s Deli Manager Allen Newman. “We needed something for this large blank space in the restaurant, and LRHS was our first thought to help out and make a blank space something beautiful.” Several LRHS art students are involved with the project’s design.
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Kathy Knezevic, an assistant principal at Mills Park Middle School since 2009, is the new principal at Washington Elementary School near downtown Raleigh… Guasaca is now open in the Marketplace at Lake Boone Trail, 4025 Lake Boone Trail Suite 107. A fast-casual South American restaurant, Guasaca makes its food fresh daily from scratch and is owned by Heli Mendez (a former grocery store owner from Venezuela). For more information, call 919-322-4928 or visit www.guasaca.com… Gigi's Cupcakes of Brier Creek partnered with Macy's Triangle Town Center and Make a Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina in December, providing a mini holiday cupcake for people delivering a letter for Santa Claus. The four-hour event was part of Macy's National Believe Day, when Macy’s donated $1 to Make a Wish for every letter mailed to Old St. Nick at the department store. Gigi’s Cupcakes is located in Brier Creek Commons…Send news items about your children, students, church, school, organization, club, troop, or group to info@919Magazine.com.
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Runners and Walkers Turn Out For Southbridge Fellowship 5K
Photos courtesy of Southbridge Fellowship Runners and walkers filled the roadways of North Raleigh for the Southbridge Fellowship’s Run to Reclaim 5K, which began and ended at the Regal Brier Creek Stadium movie theater. The November event, which benefitted the church's orphan care ministry, also included a one mile walk. For more information on Southbridge Fellowship, call 919789-9955 or visit www.southbridgefellowship.com.
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A new year provides the opportunity for 919’rs to take a closer look at their health and the daily choices that affect their lives. Here are 10 simple tips 919 Readers can use to kick start a healthier lifestyle in 2013.
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Wash your hands frequently. The amount of bacteria and germs we come in contact with on a daily basis is considerable. The Centers for Disease Control (“the CDC”) recommends a minimum of 30 seconds with soap and the warmest water you can stand. 2. Get enough sleep. Most health experts recommend 7 hours for adults and 9-10 hours for children and teens. 3. Make healthy food choices. Eat the colors of the rainbow. Ingest smaller portions and eat more frequently to keep blood sugar stable and to prevent overeating. 4. Encourage and support physical activities. This includes all members of the family. Thirty minutes of exercise 5-7 times per week can greatly improve your overall mood and physical stamina. Make it a family affair. The old saying goes: The family that plays together stays together. 5. Get regular health check-ups and screenings. There are several community screenings available. Once source to check is www.findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov.
6. Learn positive parenting tips with your teen drivers.
According to the CDC, car crashes are the number one killer of teens – taking an estimated 3,000 young lives per year. Get the facts and more information to help your teen driver at www.saferoads4teens.org. 7. Having a plan and make goals for weight loss. According to www.fitday.com, people need to consider five specific factors in setting up their weight loss goal: Make sure it is specific, measureable, attainable, realistic, and timely. 8. Work on your brain; eat to lower your risk of dementia. As we age, incorrect eating and poor nutrition take a greater toll on our brains. Seniors with higher levels of vitamins B, C, D, E and Omega-3 fatty acids score better on cognitive testing. Studies from the University of Miami indicate a diet rich in fruits and vegetables with small amounts of meat and fish, whole grains, nuts and olive oil had less stress on small blood vessels to the brain. Other healthy brain choices include leafy greens and cabbage. 9. Give up or greatly reduce your diet soda intake. A host of studies have found clear health concerns associated with diet soda consumption. A few health problems often associated with diet sodas include: • Tooth enamel damage: The high amount of phosphoric acid eats away at the tooth enamel. • Kidney damage: Consuming two or more diet sodas per day drops kidney function by 30 percent. • Bone loss: Because phosphoric acid causes the calcium in your bloodstream to be excreted to your urine, more calcium is pulled away from your bones. 10. Give yourself quiet time. In this fast-paced world, slowing down and finding a peaceful place to get centered and balanced is extremely important. Daily devotion, meditation, and reading scripture are a few ways to disengage and nurture the soul.
For more information and healthy resources available, we suggest visiting these websites (among other websites and books): www.cdc.gov, www.aarp.com,
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It’s Official!
London Dignitaries Deliver Invitation to LRHS’s Band
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Councillor Catherine Longworth, the former Lord Mayor of the city of Westminster and London New Year’s Day Parade and Festival Executive Director Robert Bone extended an official invitation to the Leesville Road High School Symphonic Band at the North Raleigh campus recently to participate in the 2014 London event in Great Britain. The trip will be the first European visit by the musical organization, which has received many accolades and awards. “We are all very honored to be offered this great opportunity,” said Christopher Serina, LRHS conductor of bands. The London New Year’s Day Parade is the largest event of its kind in the world, with a street audience of well over half a million people and a worldwide television audience counted in the hundreds of millions. It is supported by Her Majesty Queen
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Elizabeth II and boasts a list of active patrons and supporters including the Lord Lieutenant of Greater London, the Prime Minister of Great Britain, and the Lord Mayor of the City of Westminster. As part of the festivities, the band will also perform in the Gala Concert series to be held in the prestigious Cadogan Hall, home of the London Philharmonic. The October ceremony included a formal introduction and welcome for all special guests, a short performance by the Leesville Road High School Symphonic Band, the formal presentation of the parade invitation by the Lord Mayor and executive director, press interviews, a brief reception for all guests,
LRHS Principal A.J. Muttillo with Councillor Catherine Longworth and London New Year’s Day Parade and Festival Executive Director Robert Bone
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and a tour of Leesville Road High School. An important step in getting to London is raising the much needed funds needed to make the trip. To that end, Amy Perkins, Band Club vice president of fundraising, is spearheading the large fundraising campaign. “We look forward to community support in helping us make it to London for this event,” said Serina. “We are certainly accepting donations and financial support to help us raise funds for all members to be able to attend.” For more information, to volunteer, or to make a donation, visit www.leesvilleband.org, or contact LRHS Bands Organization Vice President of Fundraising,
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Triangle Ladies Power Lunch Benefits Breast Cancer Group More than 100 women met at the recent Triangle Ladies Power Lunch at North Ridge Country Club in North Raleigh to network, shop and benefit the Pretty in Pink Foundation. According to the organization’s website, the lunch is dedicated to showcasing successful women throughout the Triangle. A guest speaker is featured each month to offer insight and wisdom, along with a dose of humor. In addition to the luncheon and speaker, tables are set up offering a wide variety of products and services that are promoted and owned by women.
Elise Johnson, author of “You Never Cook Alone” Photos courtesy of Katelyn McKay Photography.
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It’s popular with kids of all ages. It provides sweeping views of Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s 10,000-foot runway. It’s located near the Air Traffic Control Tower. And you can actually hear the pilot-to-tower communications from audio speakers on the elevated observation platform. It’s RDU Observation Park, and it definitely should be on the list of how to take a “time out” at the local airport.
RDU Observation Park ADDRESS: 2400 W. Terminal Blvd. PHONE: 919-840-2123 WEBSITE: www.rdu.com
According to RDU officials, people spend hours plane-watching and families often enjoy the location for children’s parties. Open from sunrise to sunset every day. The park features: • Free Parking • Restrooms • An elevated observation platform • Communication between pilots and the tower • Picnic and play areas • Educational Placards • An inviting grass lawn 50
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“It’s a wonderful outdoor facility that is a bit out of the way,” said one anonymous visitor to the park. “There are speakers that play the radio channel for the tower and planes, so you can hear the pilots and controllers. There are lots of nice information displays about common planes and RDU January | February 2013
history. It also has a playground with a sand pit, model runway to run up and down with your arms sticking out, picnic tables, benches with shade, and restrooms. It’s a great place for the kids to sit and watch, run around, and play.” Another visitor said the park is a great place for lunch on a sunny day. www.919Magazine.com
“I love to go here for lunch,” she said. “I don’t work too far from here, so it is a great place to bring a bag lunch, sit down and stare at the amazement of flight. Where else can you go and see a plane take off or land from a few hundred feet away?” Also while at RDU, visit the General Aviation Terminal for more viewing opportunities. Here, find an observation balcony for up close viewing to the action on the general aviation ramp – including planes taking off and landing on RDU’s other two runways. At the General Aviation Terminal, you’ll also find Crosswinds Café, which is open for lunch MondaysFridays. According to RDU officials, visitors can dine in front of large glass windows for viewing the airfield — or, order a meal packaged to go and enjoy a picnic at Observation Park. The General Aviation Terminal is open 6 a.m to 9 p.m. daily. Parking is free for the first four hours.
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More than 100 guests in North Raleigh recently honored “Myself: Together Again” at the annual “Key for the Cure” event at Saks Fifth Avenue at Triangle Town Center. The annual event has been hosted by Saks since the store’s opening in 2004. Each year Saks spotlights one charity or organization in each store’s community to receive a portion of the sales proceeds for the “Key for the Cure” weekend event. M: TA founder Debbie Horwitz is a well-known resident in 919 and an author, advocate and breast cancer survivor. Through her own experience, Horwitz was not prepared for what a double mastectomy and reconstruction would look like. Her goal was to help educate other women who face the challenges related to breast cancer surgery and reconstruction. The $100-per-plate event was hosted by Saks General Manager Susan Gorman. Guests were greeted on the upper level of the store by models wearing specially designed T-shirts by Carolina Herrera. Tables of 10 were adorned with flowers by Davenport Flowers of Five Points, and each place-setting included luxurious gift bags with goodies from Jo Malone and Sisley. As an honoree, M: TA received 100 percent of the proceeds from the T-shirt sales. Additionally, 2 percent
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Carole Radziwill from Bravo TV series Housewives of New York of the weekend’s entire sales proceeds at Sak’s Fifth Avenue in Triangle Town Center were donated to M: TA. Keynote speaker at the event was Carole Radziwill of the hit Bravo television network reality show “The Real Housewives of New York City.” Author of the New York Times best seller “What Remains” and a television journalist for ABC News, she was married to Anthony Radziwill, a nephew of Jackie Onassis Kennedy. Radziwill courageously battled cancer with his wife by his
side. Carole Radziwill shared their story and excerpts of her memoir with the audience, particularly about the pain of losing best friends, John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in a fatal plane crash, and then losing her husband three weeks later. Her book is about her journey of fate, friendship and loss. For more information on Carole Radziwill and her book, visit www.caroleradziwill.com For more information on M:TA email info@myselftogetheragain.org or
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Curriculum: Our children can all count to 10 in French, Mandarin and Spanish. TV shows such as Dora, and Ni Hoa Kia Lan on Nick Jr. teach children the basics. Look for companies who expound on the basics and add more to your children’s language knowledge. Companies should have a curriculum that highlights student Materials: Companies should provide learning tools to families to keep children
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Brier Creek Style Art of Style’s Holiday Charity Fashion Show Raises Funds, Awareness to Fight Leukemia It was a magical evening to enjoy fabulous fashions; sample beer, wine and appetizers; review intriguing auction items; and raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The art of style, a Brier Creek boutique for men and women, once again put on its annual Holiday Charity Fashion Show November 11th at The Embassy Suites, Brier Creek – the third year art of style owner Kendra Leonard has hosted the event. Attendees mingled in the main ballroom while sampling local craft beer from nearby Lone Rider Brewery and tasted wine pairings
with appetizers from local vendors. Tables were adorned with popular live and silent auction items, including an overnight stay for two in a suite at the Hampton Inn Brier Creek, Starbucks gift baskets, art work, jewelry and fashionable gear from art of style just to name a few. The event benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma society, because she has a close connection – having lost her husband to the disease in 2009, and subsequently becoming a strong supporter of raising money for research. In addition to the fun and
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glamorous atmosphere of a live runway fashion show, guests were also encouraged to register as a bone marrow donor. Representatives from the Leukemia& Lymphoma Society were on hand to facilitate the process with a simple and pain-free procedure involving a saliva swab. According to Leonard, an attendee from the May 2012 spring/summer show registered at that event and was notified three months later that he was a match.
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919 Magazine: Wake Forest Edition • A special look at first responders at the Wake Forest Fire Department. • After a decade in Africa, the Ulrich Family now calls Wake Forest home. • WF-R High’s Blake Williams credits family, friends and football for success. • Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce helps build local businesses.
New Indoor Aquatic Center Opens in Northeast Raleigh Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center – an indoor, regional facility – opened recently in Northeast Raleigh, featuring 6,000 sq. ft. of swimming areas, a three-story water slide, and more. Located at 5908 Buffaloe Road, the $8 million complex also includes a zero-depth entry pool, lap lanes, a lazy river, a water vortex, tot-sized water features, a water curtain, a volleyball net, basketball hoops, and concessions. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission ranges from $3 to $7 for Raleigh residents, depending on age – with long-term passes available.
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B ee Research Center Planned At Raleigh’s ResearchTriangle Bayer CropScience plans to break ground in February on its North American Bee Care Center in Triangle Research Park, which will serve as a gathering place for researchers, bee experts, students and other visitors to meet regularly with leading Bayer scientists. Located at the Bayer CropScience North America headquarters in Research Triangle Park, N.C., off T.W. Alexander Boulevard, the center is scheduled for completion in July. "We understand the necessity for healthy bees as pollinators and theircriticalroletoagriculture,andbyworkingwithscientists,growers, beekeepers and customers, we strive to create new approaches and solutions to benefit bee health and the global food supply," said Jim Blome, president and CEO of Bayer CropScience North America. "Because we are aware of the challenge to continue feeding a growing world population, our Bee Care Center will be a vital resource in our ongoing commitment to maintaining sustainable agriculture." A full laboratory and research apiary, as well as honey extraction and workshop space needed to conduct bee health research and to support a practical apiculture. State-of-the art meeting, training and presentation facilities for beekeepers, farmers and educators to provide resources and an interactive learning center. A more than 6,600 square feet building, fully staffed – including an office space for graduate students.
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North Carolina The red wolf – one of the world’s most endangered animals – continues to diminish in North Carolina. Despite being protected under The Endangered Species Act and a maximum criminal penalty for the unlawful taking of a red wolf set at one year imprisonment and $100,000 fine per individual, at least 16 red wolves died in North Carolina in 2012. Of those 16, two were struck and killed by vehicles, two died during capture, five died of unknown causes, and seven were suspected gunshot deaths. The gunshot death of a red wolf in Tyrrell County, NC in November prompted the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to offer a reward of up to $2,500 for information involving the incident. For learn more about red wolves, visit www.fws.gov/redwolf. 58
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pound Pumpkin Wins State Fair Contest
See that big pumpkin at the North Carolina State Fair last fall? It was a 522.25-pound monster grown by Wallace Simmons of Goldsboro, NC – winning top honors at the 2012 event. Competitions remained a popular feature of the State Fair, including a record 9,000 entries in the flower and garden shows. The livestock, horticulture, and arts and photography competitions also had high participation. Total attendance at the fair was 965,297, good enough for third-highest all-time. “I always judge a fair by how much fun people are having, and it looked like people had a great time at the 2012 State Fair,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “I want to thank everyone for coming out...”Troxler said organizers already are planning the 2013 fair, scheduled for Oct. 17-27.
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As Wake Tech prepares for its 50th Anniversary, the college is launching a new brand identity and logo to reflect the impact it has had and continues to have on the region. “Wake Tech’s new logo signifies a life-changing journey,” says Laurie Clowers, Associate Vice President of Communications. “Wherever you want to go, Wake Tech can help get you there. Our dedicated and passionate faculty and staff are here to lead the way. And all those who embark on such a journey lead the way for themselves, their families, and many others.” Wake Tech’s Northern Wake campus is located at 6600 Louisburg Road Raleigh, setting on 121 acres of rolling hills just north of I-540.The campus offers the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees for college/university transfer, as well as evening and weekend continuing education classes. Wake Tech partnered with VisionPoint Marketing of Raleigh to develop the new brand. The new logo is a torch, suggesting light to lead the way and illuminate the path for students and for the community. The letters“WT”make up the torch, with the lines of the “W” representing the flame and the “T” creating the handle. The logo is accompanied by the tagline,“Lead the way.”
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North Raleigh Author’s Latest Book Now Available Having flunked English 101 twice at North Carolina State – before eventually passing with a D, and securing his degree in English/ Journalism – Eddie Jones didn’t exactly see a clear path to success in his chosen field…so he went into sales.
But the North Raleigh resident continued to write on the side, including a successful boating column for a North Carolina magazine, and today he is a successful, awardwinning author. His 11th book, “Dead Man’s Hand”, is now available at Barnes & Noble Booksellers and Amazon.com. The first installment in the Caden Chronicles mystery series (published by Zonderkidz), the story follows Nick Caden, a 14-year-old savant whose vacation takes a deadly turn for the worst, leaving Caden in the middle of an unsolved murder. With a 4.5 rating by Amazon.com, the 224-page novel is geared toward young adults (ages 9 and up). “My inspiration for ‘Dead Man’s Hand’ came from Ghost Town in the
Sky,” said Jones, referring to the theme park in western North Carolina. “I loved walking around that Old West ghost town, watching the gunfights and pretending I was Jessie James.” Jones has a heart for young readers, especially boys. “Boys act out, cut up and engage with their world through action and aggression,” he said. “But books are built around dialogue, creating scenes and examining the connection between characters – all skills that require creative thinking and mental imaging. If we can get one boy to read one book, help one young man to think creatively, we have invested in our future – all for the price of one book.” Jones, a graduate of Millbrook High School and former staff member at the “Cat Talk” school newspaper, is currently writing the second book in the Caden Chronicles series, and is also working on a pirate fantasy series for young adult readers.
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Best Cities for Fashion Designers?
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In its 2012 rankings, Business Facilities Magazine lists Raleigh in the top slot for U.S. cities for the “Best Quality of Life.” Provo, UT, and Arlington, VA, were right behind Raleigh, with Omaha, NE, and Scottsdale, AZ, completing the top five list. Greensboro, NC, finished in the eighth spot on the list. Others in the top 10 were Boise, ID; Cincinnati, OH; Richmond, VA; and Irvine, CA. SOURCE: Business Facilities Magazine
SOURCE: Fortune Magazine
Forbes calculated that Raleigh-Durham’s population of college-educated residents increased by 55.2 percent between 2000 and 2010. Also in the top 10 were Austin, TX; Charlotte, NC; San Antonio, TX; Jacksonville, FL; Orlando, FL; Nashville, TN; and Phoenix, AZ. SOURCE: Forbes Magazine
In a 2012 report, RealAge.com chose three North Carolina cities in its top 10 places to have a happy marriage – including a #6 ranking for Raleigh-Durham. Greenville, NC, was placed second on the list, followed by Charlotte, NC, at number five. Salt Lake City, UT, topped the report. Other cities in the top 10 were Knoxville, TN; Cincinnati, OH; Hartford, CT; Kansas City, MO; Grand Rapids, MI; and Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. 62
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Not unexpectedly, New York and Los Angeles areas topped the list, but two of the next three ranked are somewhat surprising: Columbus, OH; Nashville, TN; and San Francisco. Portland, OR; San Diego; Seattle; Cincinnati; and Providence, RI, round out the top 10. SOURCE: The Atlantic Cities Magazine
Using the latest census data, Fortune Magazine lists Raleigh-Cary as the #1 Fastest Growing City in the South – the fastest growing region in the country. The publication refers to Raleigh as “the Silicon Valley of the East Coast that attracts flocks of IT-types for jobs at tech giants like Cisco and IBM.”
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Using the number of fashion designers, a location quotient, and median earnings for fashion designers, The Atlantic Cities Magazine ranks Raleigh in the top 15 U.S. cities for fashion designers to live and work.
Behind only Las Vegas, NV, and Riverside/San Bernardino, CA, Raleigh-Durham ranks third among “U.S. Cities Getting Smarter Faster”, according to Forbes Magazine.
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up 12 spots In State Entrepreneurship Index
In the latest rankings by the University of NebraskaLincoln, North Carolina placed 26th for entrepreneurship among all states. Previously, North Carolina was ranked 38th – so the listing reflected an improvement of 12 spots over the previous year. The researchers used five factors – including net growth and number of patents – in determining the rankings. Massachusetts topped the list, with North Dakota, California, New York and Minnesota making up the rest of the top five. South Carolina, Michigan and Louisiana ranked at the bottom of the list. SOURCE: State Entrepreneurship Index, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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