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The Cover 20
All Is Lost — Or Is It?
Finding Diamond In The Rough In Brier Creek
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Service, Selection and Value
Crown Trophy and Awards Believes Customers Deserve Only the Best
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North Raleigh’s ‘Big Red’
The Angus Barn’s Landmark Legacy Of Service to Raleigh
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An Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
10 Tips To A Better Life, And A Cleaner Environment
Features
Planners 7 8 9 10
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Community Events School Events Extracurricular Activities Community Sports
Departments 6 Publisher’s Notes 28 Yearbook 42 Community 44 Home Work 48 Food Break 50 Field Trip 54 Spring Sports Previews 57 Advertisers Index 57 Along the I-540 Corridor 58 919 Region 59 Bulletin Board 62 919 Final Bell
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Spotlight Award Winner
4th Grader’s Character, Academics Recognized
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Making a Difference
On the Cover
A Profile of Brier Creek School’s Administrative Intern
Photo by Mehdi Mirian Photography
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The Brier Creek Lifestyle
Penn Family Enjoys Shopping, Schools, More
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A Special Gift
Was 11-Year-Old’s Decorated Golf Ball Key to Hole in One?
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Learning and Growing
Trinity Academy Features Excellent Academics, More
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Service, Attention to Detail
California Closets Creates Solutions for Homeowners
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Connecting Through Faith
All Saints’ United Methodist Provides Thriving Programs
Van Eure, owner of The Angus Barn
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Publisher
Suzy Beth Sarver
It’s Time to Put A Spring in Your Step
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Welcome to the March/April issue of 919 Magazine-Brier Creek. It’s Spring in the Triangle! Time for green eggs and ham, Easter bunnies and spring flings. We celebrate Earth Day, the start of baseball, and warmer weather. Spring is when everything comes alive: Things are starting to bloom, including my allergies. But that won’t stop me from getting out and having in fun in this wonderful community. I thought about calling this issue “The Good life” because it’s packed with people having a good time, or creating one for the rest of us. I love a good time. The parties with family, friends and, of course, my kids. Having a good time can mean different things to different people. With all there is to offer in the 919 we hope you find something that puts the spring in your step. Here’s what we have inside: • Meet our students, Kathie Galbo and Brie Ott – both very special young people in our community. Brie is a very talented and smart 11-year-old in the 6th Grade at Hilburn Academy in North Raleigh, but it’s the golf balls she decorated for her grandfather that recently created quite the happening in Florida (read all about it on Page 18). And 4th Grader Katie Galbo’s outstanding character and academic success resulted in her winning Brier Creek Elementary’s Spotlight Award (details on Page 12). • Check out Brier Creek’s Penn Family on Page 18. Since moving to the area, they’ve fallen love with the schools, the shopping and the wonderful lifestyle of the community. • Since spring is the time of love, don’t miss the feel-good article on Page 20. It will make you believe in miracles. “They had me at Cheese and Crackers”: On my first visit to Raleigh, Scott took me to dinner at The Angus Barn. The food was outstanding, but it’s the people that keep bringing us back. Learn about this Brier Creek landmark, located right in our own back yard. Talk about the good life. This is quite the place to celebrate your good times. We sit down with Van Eure, owner of “Big Red” beginning on Page 34. Finally, we celebrate Earth Day on April 22 with some tips on Page 44 to help cut down on the clutter and become a little more “Eco Friendly” in the 919. This spring we are pleased to announce our new publication for the residents of Morrisville. Arriving in early April, that area will join our group of five distinct, local 919 publications – and we couldn’t be more thrilled. If you have friends or family in that area, please be sure to tell them about 919 Magazine. Maybe you are a loyal 919 Magazine reader, or this is your first time taking a closer look at this unique publication. Whatever the reason, we are glad you are here. If it’s important to you, it’s important to us – because it’s our town, too; it’s where we all Live. Work. Play.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMUNITY EVENTS 3/23
MARCH 3/6-27
Brier Creek Violin Program Ages 6-11 yr; $100 fee 4-4:30 pm, Wednesdays Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
3/13-4/24
Colors of the Rainbow Ages 2-4 yr; $35 fee 11 am-12 pm on Wednesdays Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
3/13-4/24
Jumpstart Toddler Montessori
Egg Hunt Ages 10 and under 11 am Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
3/26-5/28
KidzArt – Track 1 Ages 6-12yrs; $150 fee 4 – 5pm on Tuesdays Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd. 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
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Great Egg Scramble Ages 10 and under 10am-12pm Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
3/23
Catamount Gala Auction & Dinner Panther Creek High School’s Athletic Booster Club Benefit 6:30-11 pm Brier Creek Country Club 9400 Club Hill Dr www.panthercreekathletics.com
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Good Friday Wake County schools’ holiday
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Easter Sunday
APRIL 4/3-24
Brier Creek Violin Program Ages 6-11 yr; $100 fee 4-4:30 pm on Wednesdays Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
Ages 18-42 mn; $35 fee 9-10 am on Wednesdays Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
3/16
Brier Creek St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run BCES PTA Benefit 9 am Brier Creek Elementary School www.briercreekelementarypta.org 919 Magazine BC
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7 pm Trali Irish Pub Brierdale Shopping Center 919-544-4141 www.traliirishpub.com
7-8 pm St. Francis of Assisi 11401 Leesville Rd Assisi Community Center 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org
North Carolina Rose Event Beauty Pageant
4/22
Earth Day
UPCOMING 4/1-5
Spring Break Wake County schools’ holidays
4/5-26
radKIDS Anti-Bullying and Violence Prevention Ages 5-11 yr; $65 fee 4-5:30 pm on Fridays Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
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RAD Women’s Self Defense Age 16-up; $50 fee 9:30 am-12 pm on Saturdays Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
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Brier Creek Online Silent Auction Bidding starts online on May 6 www.briercreekelementarypta.org
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Brier Creek Spring Carnival 5-8 pm Brier Creek Elementary School www.briercreekelementarypta.org
SCHOOL EVENTS
MARCH
William D. Burton Concert
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Brier Creek Parent Academy 5:30 pm Brier Creek Elementary School www.briercreekelementarypta.org
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SLT Spring Musical 3 pm Mills Park Middle 441 Mills Park Dr 919-466-1500 www.millsparkms.wcpss.net
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ACSI Musical Festival Bethesda Christian 1914 South Miami Blvd 919-598-0190 www.bcacrusaders.org
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Mills Park Middle 441 Mills Park Dr 919-466-1500 www.millsparkms.wcpss.net
Hilburn Academy Benefit 7:30-10 am Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 8701 Brier Creek Pkwy 919-931-3293 www.hilburnacademy.net
Mills Madness
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KidzArt – Track 2
FlapJack Fundraiser
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Ages 6-12 yr; $155 fee 4-5pm on Tuesdays Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
Sean Magee Performance 7-8 pm St. Francis of Assisi 11401 Leesville Rd Assisi Community Center 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org
Send Us Your Events & Activities!
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Chorus Concert Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pkwy 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net
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Brier Creek Parent Academy 5:30 pm Brier Creek Elementary School www.briercreekelementarypta.org
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Audit Musical 7 pm Leesvile Road High 8409 Leesville Rd 919-870-4250 www.leesville.org
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Cinderella Play 6:30 pm Leesville Road Elementary 8401 Leesville Rd 919-870-4200 www.les.wcpss.net
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Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pkwy 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net
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
Spring Musical
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LRMS, LRHS Orchestra Concert Leesvile Road High 8409 Leesville Rd 919-870-4250 www.leesville.org
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES EVENTS
Wild Wing Cafe
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Tra’Li Irish Pub Live Music Fri, Sat nights Pub Trivia Mon nights Brierdale Shopping Center www.traliirishpub.com
4/20 4/23
LRMS, LRHS Dance Showcase 7 pm Leesville Road Middle 8405 Leesville Rd 919-870-4141 www.leesvillems.wcpss.net
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Dance Class Performance 7-8 pm Mills Park Middle 441 Mills Park Dr 919-466-1500 www.millsparkms.wcpss.net 919 Magazine BC
North Carolina Rose Event Beauty Pageant 7 pm Tra’Li Irish Pub Brierdale Shopping Center 919-544-4141 www.traliirishpub.com
NIGHTLIFE 3/16-17
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Music, dancers, beer tent Brierdale Shopping Center 919-544-4141 www.traliirishpub.com
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Live Trivia Tue, 8 pm-10 pm DJ George 7/4, 8/1, 7 pm-10 pm 7981 Skyland Ridge Parkway 919-957-4200
4:30-5:45 pm; Tue, Thu Ages 5-8; $100 fee Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
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3/7-28
Carolina Ale House
Soccer Academy
Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse Live Music Wed-Sat, 6:30 pm-10 pm 8551 Brier Creek Parkway 919-544-3344 www.brasasteakhouse.com
T-ball – Little Sluggers
COMMUNITY SPORTS ACTIVITIES Mar/Apr
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
5:45-6:30 pm, Thu Ages 3-5; $36 fee Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
4/2-23
Soccer – Little Kickers 4:45-5:30 pm, 5:45 – 6:30pm; Tue Ages 3-5; $36 fee Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
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Bike Rides 8 am; Saturdays (40M), Sundays (60M) TLC for Bikes Lafayette Village 8480 Honeycutt Road, Suite 126 919-324-4966 www.tlc4bikes.com
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Aladdin’s Eatery
REGISTRATIONS, CAMPS, LESSONS
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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3/5-26
Wild Turkey Lounge (Angus Barn) Live Music Nightly 9401 Glenwood Ave. 919-781-2444 www.angusbarn.com
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Coach D Memorial Scholarship 5K 9 am Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary www.sportsoften.com
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Brier Creek St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run BCES PTA Benefit
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Benefits SPCA, SWOOP, Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation Cameron Village www.runraleighraces.com
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Northern Wake Relay for Life American Cancer Society Benefit Wake Forest www.northernwakerelay.com
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Run Like a Mother 5K
RunRaleigh Half Marathon & 5K
9 am Brier Creek Elementary School www.briercreekelementarypta.org
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Wake Tech Road Scholars 5K Run, Walk
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Wake Tech Foundation Benefit Northern Wake Tech Campus 6600 Louisburg Rd www.waketech.edu/community/ road-scholars
Benefits SPCA, SWOOP, Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation Cameron Village www.runraleighraces.com
8:30 am Kerr Family YMCA 2500 Wakefield Pines Dr www.runlikeamotherrace.com
RunRaleigh Half Marathon & 5K
4/27
3/16
5th Annual Run for Our Heroes 5K
Jog Your Mind 5k Save A Life Benefit 2 pm WakeMed Soccer Park 201 Soccer Park Dr www.active.com
Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation Benefit 9 am Downtown Raleigh www.runforourheroes.org
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Brier Creek 4th Grader’s Character, Academics Merits Spotlight Award By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
Brier Creek Elementary 4th Grader Katie Galbo recently received the Spotlight on Student award from the Wake County Board of Education – one of 40 students district-wide to receive the award for outstanding academic accomplishments and model character. “I was very shocked and surprised that I had been chosen for this award out of all the students at my school,” said Galbo. “This makes me feel very proud because the school recognized me for some of the things I do really well.” Galbo was selected for the prestigious award for her excellent organization skills and motivation and because she is trustworthy, reliable, and willing to help her peers and be a good friend whenever needed. “We are proud to be her parents, and we can only imagine where Katie’s heart and imagination will take her,” said dad Wes Galbo. An Old Stone Crossing resident, 10-year-old Galbo lives with her parents Wes and Julie Galbo and 7-yearold sister Abby, who she describes
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as funny and silly. At BCES, which she has attended since 2nd Grade, Galbo enjoys reading and social studies and participates in extra activities including Passenger Post, the school’s morning news show, safety patrol, and Girls on the Run. Outside of school, Galbo is a competitive gymnast and recently earned second place in both beam and vault at her first gymnastics meet, placing fifth all-around. “I love competitive gymnastics because I get to do tons of tumbling and hang out with my teammates,” said Galbo. Looking ahead, Galbo has her sights set on moving up to the next level on her gymnastics team, landing her back tuck on the floor, and managing her time better. When asked about her long term goals, Galbo confidently listed Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics, 2nd Grade teacher, and mother to three kids and four dogs at the top of her list. “Katie has always possessed a spark for life and a passion to exceed expectations,” said dad Wes. “Katie is mature, confident, and strives to do her best in everything,” added mom Julie.
Katie Galbo Profile AGE: 10 SCHOOL: Brier Creek Elementary (4th Grade) PARENTS: Wes and Julie Galbo RESIDENCE: Old Stone Crossing subdivision SIBLINGS: Abby (age 7), 2nd Grade, BCES PETS: Bailey (Jack Russell terrier) INTERESTS: Gymnastics, reading, traveling, shopping
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Coordinating, Facilitating, Managing
Kenneth Lesher Makes a Difference At Brier Creek Elementary School By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
For Kenneth Lesher, every day at Brier Creek Elementary School is an opportunity to impact the lives of students, teachers, and families through his work as Administrative Intern under Principal Sandy Chambers. “Working with the entire school community of parents, students, and staff could never have ever been achieved without this internship,” said Lesher. “I feel I’m making a difference here.” Originally from New York, Lesher began his career as a classroom teacher and has taught 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades in Arizona and North Carolina. With a degree in art history and elementary education and a Master’s from Arizona State University, Lesher is currently pursuing a second Master’s degree in school administration at North Carolina Central University. “Having taught the span of elementary grade levels has enabled me to see how children transition educationally and socially, and with this experience, I feel the need to move into school administration,” said Lesher. Over the past 10 years, Lesher and his wife, Michele, a 4th grade elementary school teacher, have made Magnolia Place in Durham County their home. Along with their 6-year-old son Luke, a Brier Creek Elementary School 1st Grader, and 4-year-old daughter, Lily, a preschooler at the Franciscan School in North Raleigh, the Leshers enjoy their neighborhood for its safe and friendly hometown feeling. As BCES Administrative Intern, Lesher is making a difference as the volunteer coordinator,
Kenneth Lesher Profile
AGE: 37 RESIDENCE: Magnolia Place, Durham County PROFESSION: Educator (Administrative Intern, Brier Creek Elementary School) EDUCATION: BA, Art History and Elem. Ed., SUNY (New Paltz); MA, Curriculum and Instruction, Arizona State; Certified Reading Specialist, AIG Specialist, and National Board Certified FAMILY: Michele (spouse); Luke, 6; Lily, 4 (children) PETS: Rainbow, Simon (cats) INTERESTS: Doing puzzles, reading, playing cards, making CD mixes, playing tennis, watching hockey
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facilitating the Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports program, managing Study Island and RAZ Kids, two math and reading web-based programs, and coordinating the high school tutoring program (with Panther Creek High School). Lesher credits his father’s work ethic and impact on people’s lives and his mother’s job working for the local school district for inspiring him to pursue a career in education. Growing up, Lesher rarely saw his dad, who worked 80 hour work weeks at his Brooklyn flower shop; but as a teenager, while working alongside him, he learned what it means to work hard and provide for a family. “The attention he gave to every customer taught me to appreciate that someone else is more important than one’s self,” said Lesher. “After watching my dad, I knew I was not going into sales, but I knew I needed to be involved in making a difference in other people’s lives.”
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I feel I’m making a difference here. KENNETH LESHER Administrative Intern,
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››› 919 FAMILY PROFILE By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
Childhood friends and now married parents of two beautiful busy children, Shannon and Yahmina Penn love their Brier Creek home with its central location, great school, and family friendly lifestyle. “We love our proximity to local shops, and the area is beautiful,” said Yahmina. “We love visiting Brier Creek Park and getting ice cream at Maggie Moos on Tuesday evenings.” Shannon, originally from Brooklyn, NY, and Yahmina, from Clover, VA, met and played together as children when their grandparents were all living in New York and both had summer homes on the same road in Clover. “We used to ride bikes up and down the rural road and loved playing kickball,” said Yahmina. “Yahmina was bossy back then and still is now,” joked Shannon. Yahmina recalls Shannon’s “froggy” voice even as a boy, which son Braylen has inherited. Today, the Penns are parents to three-year old daughter Shannen and six-year-old son Braylen, who attends Brier Creek Elementary. “We absolutely
Penn Family Enjoys Brier Creek Schools, Shopping and Lifestyle
love Braylen’s teachers at Brier Creek Elementary, especially Mrs. Ptasnik, Mrs. Gough, and Mrs. Snyder,” said Yahmina. Shannon is a producer at 99.9 The Fan and the voice of the Vikings at Elizabeth City State University home football games, where the family spends
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a lot of time every fall. Yahmina is an executive assistant at UNC and enjoys attending her local ADHD support group and advocating for kids with special needs. “Having a child with special needs can feel like you are living in a glass bowl,” said Yahmina. “So, we often use this opportunity to educate others about people who are different and to learn more about how to embrace those differences.” As a family, the Penns enjoy park outings, attending church, and frequenting Fujisan in Brier Creek for Japanese food. Braylen, the athlete in the family, participates in a number of sports teams through the Park and Recreation program, and Shannen takes ballet, tap, and hip hop at Stage Door Dance and gymnastics at GymCarolina. At home, on any given day, the kids will put on a talent show for anyone willing to watch, with Braylen performing a mean typewriter to MC Hammer’s “Can’t Touch This” – while Shannen perfects her wobble dance. www.919Magazine.com
We love our proximity to local shops, and the (Brier Creek) area is beautiful. YAHMINA PENN
Penn Family Profile PARENTS: RESIDENCE: CHILDREN:
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Special Gift Key to Grandfather’s Hole in One? By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
If there is such a thing as a Renaissance 11-year-old, Brie Ott most certainly would be one. With interests and passions ranging from math and science to music and art, Ott is able to successfully blend her love for academics, technology, and the arts as a student in Hilburn Academy’s STEAM program. “I love Hilburn Academy because it is a STEAM school,” said Ott, an AIG (Academically or Intellectually Gifted) identified student. “I get to do a lot of math and science projects with my friends, who are fun and who make it feel like a family reunion every day.” As a member of Hilburn Academy’s first year of middle school students, Ott participates in projectbased learning and interdisciplinary activities central to the STEAM philosophy. “It is not unusual to see her creating a comic for one of her science or social studies projects,” said mom Kim. “I love how she can utilize all her skills to achieve her goals.” Ott lives in the Village of Pine Valley in Brier Creek Country Club with her parents, Keith and Kim Ott, and brother Josh, a 3rd Grader at Brier Creek Elementary School, all of whom share the same interests in technology, robotics, and computers. Ott shares a love of music and
musical theater with her mom – a musician who works at Family Piano Academy – where Ott also takes lessons. In addition to piano, Ott plays guitar, sings, and composes her own music living by the motto “La musique est ma vie” (French translation: Music is my life).
Ott discovered her passion for art in the first grade when her artwork was selected for a district wide competition. She also enjoys writing and shared a recent story she wrote describing a
I love how she can utilize all her skills to achieve her goals. KIM OTT
Brie Ott Profile AGE: 11 SCHOOL: Hilburn Academy (6th Grade) PARENTS: Kim and Keith Ott RESIDENCE: Village of Pine Valley, Brier Creek Country Club SIBLINGS: Josh Ott (3rd Grader, Brier Creek Elementary PETS: Sai (Siamese cat); Myschief (Dalmation/husky-ish mutt dog) INTERESTS: Math, art, science, reading, writing, music, theater
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special gift she made for her grandfather – a handpainted golf ball with a picture of a ball going into a cup on one side and the words “Hole in One” on the other. Playing golf with that ball during his yearly trip to Florida, he coincidentally got a hole in one for the first time in his 50 years of playing golf. “He called me that night and told me I had a magic hand, and we ended up on the front page of the Daily Sun newspaper in Florida,” said Ott. “I love that Brie is an individual and she stays true to herself,” said Kim. “I can’t wait to see the great things she will do in her life.”
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A Miracle of Love?
Missing Diamond Ring Found in Brier Creek With 20 years in the service industry, Laura Le has seen it all. As Lead Nail Technician and owner of Finger Tips Nail Salon in Brier Creek, and throughout her career, she has shared in her clients’ triumphs and misfortunes; however, none were quite as endearing as a recent event just five days before this past Christmas. A young woman arrived for a nail service, a special anniversary gift from her husband. After the service, Brandy Lewis left the salon – only to
realize her diamond engagement ring was missing. Was it lost somewhere in the salon, when she removed it? Or elsewhere in Brier Creek? Devastated by the loss of such a special item, Brandy called Laura at the salon the next day asking if anyone had discovered her missing ring; sadly no one had. A few days later, Laura was working late at the shop tending to a long-time client, Flora, before the holiday. During their time together, Laura mentioned
the story of the lost engagement ring – and the sadness it brought on, especially so close to Christmas. The two women walked out together, past 11 p.m. – so Laura hurried home. As Flora walked to her car, though… she heard a crunch underfoot. Pausing and peering down to the asphalt, she saw something shiney. Miraculously, she had found the diamond ring, reflecting the lights in the darkness! The next morning, Laura heard from Flora with the exciting news – and
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North Carolina’s Role in Helping Improve the Environment As Earth Day 2013 approaches, North Raleigh residents might pause and review just how much waste and trash is created in the state. Here is a compilation of the impact of what is thrown away every day, every month and every year.
Trash thrown into a landfill each year in North Carolina is equal to
Every year, North Carolinians throw away enough to circle the earth twice, or nearly
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North Carolinians throw away enough trash to fill dumpsters lining the entire NC coastline
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North Carolinians throw out enough glass each month to fill more than In North Carolina, nearly in steel is thrown away, even though almost all steel today is made from scrap SOURCE: North Carolina Dept. of Waste Management (www.wastenotnc.org)
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Working for Safer Streets Adam Little Foundation Strives To Protect Cyclists By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
Deb Thompson is on a mission to make North Carolina roads safer for cyclists. In 2011, after her husband – an amateur bicycle racer – was struck for the third time by a passing vehicle, Thompson created The Adam Little Foundation. Fortunately, her husband recovered; but tragically, Adam Little, a 34 year old father of two from Mt. Pleasant, NC, was struck and killed by a distracted driver as he commuted to work.
“Adam’s death had such a huge impact on the entire cycling community in both North and South Carolina,” said Thompson. “Although I did not know Adam personally, I knew of him because he and my husband often rode in the same races, and I felt the organization should be named in honor of him,” said Thompson. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, a bicyclist is struck by a motorist in the state every six hours, and Thompson cites lack of motorist education as the primary reason for the alarming
statistics. To make the most impact, the efforts of the foundation are focused on motorist education and awareness and include plans for billboard advertising, inclusion of a “Share the Road” curriculum for North Carolina driver’s education, development of simulation software for new drivers that includes how to share the road safely, and the Department of Motor Vehicles’ inclusion of hand signal testing along with signage testing for all license renewals. Thompson, with the help of the board of directors – Mac Canon (Southern Pines), Rich Harper (Raleigh), Dean Hesterberg (Raleigh), and Shane Martin (Charlotte) – has secured the support of the North Carolina Outdoor Advertising Association as well as the endorsement of the North Carolina Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association. The launch of the 2013 statewide billboard campaign, which includes plans for
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Brier Creek Country Club Hosts PCHS Athletics Gala Auction With a goal to raise $20,000 to support Panther Creek High School athletics, the Panther Creek High School Athletic Booster Club will host the 2013 Catamount Gala Auction and Dinner on Saturday, March 23, at Brier Creek Country Club (9400 Club Hill Drive, Raleigh). The event aims to bring the PCHS athletic community together for one special night – the largest fundraiser of the year – to support the athletic department. Attendees will include PCHS families, coaches and administrators, and booster club corporate sponsors. Guests will be invited to enjoy dinner and bid during the silent and live auctions to include items from each of the PCHS athletic teams, vacation getaways, wine, teeth whitening, braces, wine dinner, autographed memorabilia, special PCHS apparel/ items, golf packages, and much more. Tickets include appetizers, dinner, and dessert and are available for $50 (after March 1). Silent auction bidding will take place from 6:30-8:15 p.m.,
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dinner will be served at 8:30 p.m., and the live auction will commence after dinner. The suggested attire for the event is business casual, and a full cash bar will be available throughout the evening. The PCHS Athletic Booster Club is a volunteer organization committed to providing the student-athletes at PCHS with the very best facilities, equipment, protection, and opportunities. In order to provide these opportunities, the Athletic Boosters must raise approximately two-thirds of the annual athletic budget at PCHS. In addition to funding a majority of the annual operating budget, the Athletic Boosters have raised funds
for facility maintenance, activity buses, field renovation, coaching clinics, weight room additions, exterior storage building, equipment and uniforms – just to name a few. Only in its seventh year as a high school, PCHS along with the Athletic Boosters continue to build on a strong foundation for the athletic program. To purchase ticket to the event, visit www.panthercreekathletics.com, and click on “online store”; for more information, email
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Brier Creek Resident Shares Personal Journey in New Book Local writer and Brier Creek resident, Vince Guaglione, shares his personal journey of self-discovery and touches on universal themes in his newly published collection of short introspective essays, The Narratives: Keeping The Soul Alive. The book, now available as an eBook and in paperback exclusively from Amazon.com and CreateSpace.com, chronicles the author’s journey of healing with introspection, humor, and compassion. In January of 2012, after experiencing the sudden passing of his significant other, Guaglione soon recognized he was dealing with a flood of emotions and needed a way to process them. After too many sleepless nights, he started journaling to help lessen the struggle of trying to make sense of it all. “At times, there was so much in my brain
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journaling, filling notebooks and enjoying the peace it brought him. Turns out, this was the inspiration for writing The Narratives, which he refers to as an amazing exercise in self-discovery and his readers are calling funny, inspirational, and brilliant in its simplicity. Guaglione, in his ongoing quest to better understand himself and his relationship with the world around him, is currently working on the second volume of The Narratives, sub-titled Dusk or Dawn, which he hopes to complete in 2013 and then plans to keep writing. “As I mention in Volume One, I am a work in progress and have just scratched the surface,” said Guaglione. For more information, visit www.amazon.com or www.facebook.com/ TheNarrativesKeepingTheSoulAlive,
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Annual Jinglebell Invitational Benefit Golf Tournament The annual Jinglebell Invitational charity golf tournament was a huge success again this past December, raising more than $10,000 for the Raleigh Rescue Mission. Golfers braved cool weather conditions at Brier Creek Country Club for 18 holes (with "watering hole stops" along the way — just to stay warm), then celebrated the event with giveaways and prizes at Deke's Grill. The annual event began several years ago by a group of friends in Brier Creek, according to organizer Brett Williams. More information is available at www.facebook.com/jinglebellinvitational.
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Participants in the Raleigh Parks & Recreation Winter Youth Basketball League from the Leesville/Brier Creek area during a recent game at Lake Lynn Community Center.
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Learning, Growing Through Christ Trinity Academy features excellent academics, caring and compassionate faculty Nestled within a sprawling and wooded 38-acre campus, Trinity Academy of Raleigh is bustling with 370 students – spanning grades transitional kindergarten through 12 – learning and growing through Christ. “Trinity’s program integrates authentic Christianity with rigorous academics throughout the grades in ways that lead to students thinking critically about all things, secular and religious,” said Dr. Robert Littlejohn, Head of School. In fact, Trinity families, students, and staff consistently describe their school as a “community” of faith and learning that is unlike any other. “Our faculty is not only excellent in their teaching skills, but also caring and compassionate and truly invested in the lives of the students they teach,” said Dr. Littlejohn. Trinity Academy was founded in 1995 by families who believed there was a need in the Triangle for a school that combined high quality academics with authentic Christian living. They adopted a broad orthodox statement of Christian belief, implemented a classical approach to teaching and learning, and welcomed families from a range of Christian traditions. Today, Dr. Littlejohn and his dedicated and highly experienced leadership team – which includes Beth McCauley, Head of Lower School;
Trinity Academy Mission: To equip students to live with wisdom, excellence, and purpose in the modern world by offering an education grounded in the Christian faith and the classical tradition.
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Trinity may be unique in claiming 100 percent college acceptance, and perstudent college scholarship offers rival the best schools in the region. DR. ROBERT LITTLEJOHN Steve Pond, Head of Upper School; David Schenk, Director of Athletics; and Susan Dougherty, Director of College Guidance – are proud to oversee one of the finest college preparatory institutions in the region. “Trinity may be unique in claiming 100 percent college acceptance, and per-student college scholarship offers rival the best schools in the region,” said Dr. Littlejohn.
With a focus on the classical arts and sciences, Trinity’s program of study takes its lead from the qualities, skills and experiences that colleges, scholarship committees, and employers seek among their successful applicants. The curriculum itself is the best preparation for college placement and includes Christian principles integrated into every aspect of the learning experience, Latin as part of the standard curriculum, a strong emphasis on grammar, fine arts, logic and rhetoric, as well as athletics and service learning projects, all of which nourish the whole student – mind, body, and spirit. “We don’t tell our students what to think,” said Dr. Littlejohn. “We teach them how to think.” Trinity Academy is located at 10224 Baileywick Road, Raleigh, NC. For more information or to arrange a visit, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@trinityacademy.com
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Service, Selection and Value Crown Trophy Believes Customers Deserve Only the Best
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When it comes to service, selection, and value, Bob and Pam Falkenbach, owners of Crown Trophy and Awards of Raleigh, believe their customers deserve nothing but the best. “We value our customers, and we make the buying experience friendly and easy,” said Bob. A former physical education teacher and college football player and coach, Bob takes great pride in ownership and the ability to offer the lowest prices (typically 20 to 40 percent lower) in the Triangle on exclusive top quality products. Crown Trophy’s low price guarantee is possible because they are one of 150 stores nationwide – giving them tremendous purchasing power. In addition, the 32
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free engraving on trophies, plaques, crystal, and acrylics. “We do our own trophy building and engraving inhouse,” said Bob. “This gives us 100 percent control of putting out nothing but quality, on-time products.”
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Visit Crown Trophy of Raleigh’s Facebook Page — and Win Prizes! Crown Trophy and Awards of Raleigh offers a monthly contest on Facebook — with a substantial gift for the first person to correctly guess the Raleigh location of the “The Trophy Guyz” posted photo. Check out Crown Trophy’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/ Crown-Trophy-Guyz-ofRaleigh/104923732878709. Being in the recognition business, the Falkenbachs whole-heartedly believe in recognizing student achievement. To that end, Crown Trophy offers a FREE monthly school plaque program and delivers two free customized top quality plaques each month to each participating school (which determines the names and recipients of the awards). Schools can contact Crown Trophy and Awards of Raleigh at any time during the school year to begin the no-cost student recognition program.
Owners Bob and Pam and all of their Crown Trophy and Awards of Raleigh employees take pride in making the buying experience friendly and easy and one that their customers will repeat and tell others about. “Our customers are important to us, our products are of the best quality available – and we will not be beat on price,” said Bob. Crown Trophy and Awards of Raleigh is located at 2431 Spring Forest Road, Suite 165. To contact or for more information, call 919-878-6565, email crownraleigh@gmail.com,
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Free Student Awards Program Crown Trophy offers a free monthly school plaque program and delivers two free customized top quality plaques each month to each participating school. Schools can contact Crown Trophy and Awards of Raleigh at any time during the school year to begin the no-cost student recognition program.
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BIG RED The Angus Barn Takes Pride In Legacy of Great Service to North Raleigh
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The doors of the now-fabled red barn swung open on June 28, 1960, on a remote 50-acre spread between downtown Raleigh and downtown Durham – a unique restaurant owned by Thad Eure Jr. and Charles Winston. Then, the The Angus Barn — or “Big Red” as it was nicknamed – was an outpost, far from the familiar Raleigh neighborhoods. Today, the award-winning restaurant is owned and operated by Van Eure, daughter of the late Thad Eure Jr., and her husband, Steve Thanhauser, and staffed by a loyal, hardworking team (many of whom built their careers at the restaurant). It is now a North Raleigh landmark, setting majestically on the hill just off Glenwood Avenue and south of I-540.
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A conversation with Van Eure, owner of The Angus Barn, a landmark restaurant in North Raleigh: How did The Angus Barn begin and what is its history?
What is the background of you and your husband?
Fifty acres of land was purchased in 1959 for $6,750 in a pastoral setting between Raleigh and Durham, NC to build The Angus Barn. Many believed this was a huge mistake because of the location, but critics proved wrong since it is convenient for business people that need to travel to RTP and the RDU airport. Thad Eure, Jr. and Charles Winston opened The Angus Barn on June 28, 1960. Affectionately nicknamed “Big Red”, all guests experience incomparable hospitality, excellent value, a meal of impeccable quality and the rich, rustic Americana ambience for which it is now known across the globe.
I was raised in the restaurant, working at a young age. I left the U.S. for five years to teach school in Kenya, where I opened my own school to teach children English. I returned in the early 1980s to the restaurant to work with my father. My husband, Steve Thanhauser, owned a famous nightclub in the 1970s and 1980s called “The Bear’s Den” in Raleigh. Steve also has a marketing and public relations background.
What was the inspiration for opening The Angus Barn? Both owners were young, driven and wanted a restaurant at which customers would drive miles to eat. The both had started families and had three small children. (Probably, looking back on it, they didn’t really think it through thoroughly).
Who are some of the more noteworthy guests to at The Angus Barn over the years?
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The Angus Barn — More than Just a Restaurant While dining at The Angus Barn is special, owner Van Eure notes that the facility has many amenities designed to make a visit a true experience:
The Meat Locker Originally an actual meat refrigerator, The Meat Locker is now decorated with antique pub tables, thickly-cushioned chairs and church pews from a former local chapel. Overlooking U.S. Highway 70, guests can sip cocktails, watch sporting events, and smoke a prized cigar from the humidor. “It’s funky – like a “Goodfellows” kind of thing,” Eure said. “What happens in the Meat Locker, stays in the Meat Locker.”
Wild Turkey Lounge When the liquor by the drink law changed in North Carolina – allowing restaurants to service alcoholic beverages – the owners offices were sacrificed and converted into the lounge. Today, it contains more than 600 Wild Turkey liquor decantors (400 from Thad Eure Jr.’s personal collection). “This has become a very popular place to eat also, with appetizers, small plates, and even the full dining experience,” Van Eure said. “The guests come to have a great time and the live music and large screen televisions are a great touch.”
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What makes The Angus Barn unique and sets it apart from other fine restaurants? The rustic elegance, and the longevity of the team members.
What is the mission of The Angus Barn, in terms of what it provides to diners? We instill in our staff that while the customers are here, they are made to feel that they are totally cared for by providing a memorable, unique experience.
Can you describe the dining experience at The Angus Barn? Professional, yet fun; comfortable, yet classy.
What can you tell us about Executive Chef Walter Royal? I love him. He is a wonderful chef and a wonderful person. We will be together forever.
This shop in the lobby area offers all The Angus Barn products for sale, so guests can take them home. “The cheese spreads that are served at the tables in the restaurant are available, as well as homemade crackers, coffee, desserts, BBQ sauce, and nuts,” Eure said. “It’s a quaint little shop run by three great ladies who take so much pride in the Country Store. “
The Pavilion This lakeside oasis was created for special event, banquets, weddings and corporate events. “This is a venue to create lifetime memories,” Eure said. “And it’s just what Thad Eure Jr, would have wanted: Entirely built from reclaimed materials.”
The Foundation of Hope Founded by Thad and Alice Eure, it awarded its first grant in 1985 for the research and treatment of mental illness. The Foundation is committed to raising community awareness and supporting effective treatment programs for the research and treatment of mental illness. The Walk for Hope – a 10K run and walk that begins at The Angus Barn and routes through the beautiful Umstead State Park — is held every year, on the second Sunday in October, to raise funds for the Foundation. “It is such an important Foundation, since much mental illnesses result in victims of suicide,” Van Eure said.
Will you describe the wine experience at The Angus Barn? We try to represent every single faucet of the wine industry and educate our guests in a gentle way about wine.
What are the biggest changes for The Angus Barn in 2013, compared to the early years? Now that we have the Pavilion and we are serving large scale events, everything must be perfect and nothing overlooked.
What are the future plans at The Angus Barn? Just to keep on trying every day to be better than we were the day before.
What else do you want 919 Magazine’s readers to know about The Angus Barn? We have the best team of employees that anyone could ever hope for.
The Angus Barn Profile OWNERS: Van Eure and husband, Steve Thanhauser YEAR OPENED: 1960 EMPLOYEES: 225 SEATING CAPACITY: 650 ADDRESS: 9401 Glenwood Ave. WEBSITE: www.angusbarn.com PHONE: 919-781-2444 FACEBOOK: angusbarn HOURS: Mon-Fri, 5:30-11:00 p.m.; Sat, 5-11 p.m.; Sun, 5-10 p.m.
Van Eure Profile AGE: 58 POSITION: Owner, The Angus Barn YEARS IN POSITION: “A lifetime!“ PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Waitress, The Angus Barn (during high school, college); high school English teacher in Kenya, East Africa; opened elementary school in Kenya; Senior Dining Room Manager, The Angus Barn; General Manager, The Angus Barn EDUCATION: Saint Mary’s High School; UNC-Chapel Hill CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Chairperson, Walk for Hope for Foundation of Hope; Board of Associates, Theater in the Park; Board member: American Airlines “Kids are Something Special”; Convention Center Steering Comm.; North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame; Committee member: Blue Ribbon Commission; Friends of Wake County; Founder, The Cheyenne Foundation FAMILY: Married to Steve Thanhauser; 2 children: Christopher and Ali INTERESTS: Animal rescue, sports with kids
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The Angus Barn — Green and Sustainable
Chef Walter Royal and Angus Barn catering manager, Kelly Joslin
Approximate pounds of beef served by The Angus Barn per year:
Since 1989, The Angus Barn has led the restaurant industry in reducing the carbon footprint threatening the plant, according to owner Van Eure. Among its initiatives: • Recycling everything, from cardboard, aluminum, glass and plastic to wine corks and old table clothes. • Converting all biodegradable waste to compost. • Donating meat scraps to the Carnivore Conversation Institute, a non-profit carnivore rescue center in Greensboro (wolves, lions, tigers, etc.). • Converting cooking oils to biodiesel fuel for trucks. • Decreasing water use by 6,000 gallons a day. • Recycling water for landscaping and grounds, utilizing own lake on the property. • Utilizing only “green” chemicals. • Installing energy-efficient equipment and controls, reducing consumption by 8 percent. • Constructing The Pavilion with reclaimed materials (dating back to the 1600s). • Utilizing herbs from The Angus Barn’s own garden.
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Walter Royal Brings Southern Gentleman’s Style and Kitchen Skill to The Angus Barn ‘Iron Chef America’ Winner Marks 17 Years at North Raleigh Landmark
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Chef Walter Royal Profile AGE: 55 POSITION: Executive Chef at Angus Barn, and the Pavilion at the Angus Barn RESIDENCE: Durham FAMILY: 1 son, 1 grandchild PET: Clyde the dog
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The brilliance hard at work behind the kitchen doors of the renowned Angus Barn and Pavilion at the Angus Barn belongs to none other than “Iron Chef America” Walter Royal. For 17 years, Chef Royal has been giving the royal treatment to countless Angus Barn guests by using his imagination and skill as executive chef. Royal credits his mother and grandmother for teaching him that the very essence of southern hospitality is homemade. After studying at LaGrange College and Nathalie Dupree’s Cooking School in Atlanta, Royal made his way to the Triangle area making a name for himself at some of the best fine dining establishments in the area. And when the proprietors of Angus Barn needed the perfect person to run the kitchen of the Triangle’s largest
restaurant, they looked no further than Chef Royal – and the rest is history. “The Eure family were true visionaries, and after the legacy was taken over by the current owner, Van Eure, it is still elevating to new heights,” said Royal. “I’m so proud to be a part of it.” Today, Chef Royal, who lives in Durham, manages two main kitchens, the gourmet wine cellar kitchen, the Pavilion catering kitchen, and a kitchen team of 150, sharing his creativity and experience in his southern gentlemanly style. He enjoys living in the Triangle for the shopping, travel, medical care, restaurants, and farmer’s market, where he finds inspiration for cooking from what’s in season. Fortunately for his culinary aficionados, Chef Royal also loves to teach and offers classes through Walter Royal’s Teaching Kitchen where students can learn the finer
points of cooking from the master and his staff. “Any opportunity to teach makes me happy,” said Royal. On a national and international scale, Chef Royal has earned the title of winner of Iron Chef America, was named Restaurant Guild International’s Five Star Chef of the Year, has been featured in several magazines and news publications including Southern Living magazine, and received an honorary doctorate of Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University. Chef Royal looks forward to continuing the tradition of excellence and acknowledges the many individuals who have mentored, taught, and guided him towards success, including the owners and staff at Angus Barn. “Angus Barn has the best support system for a staff and managers I’ve ever heard of and witnessed,” said Royal.
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››› 919 COMMUNITY 919 Magazine Planning All-Local, Glossy Publication Serving the Morrisville Area DreamLake Media, a Brier Creek-based media and communications company that publishes five local magazines in North Raleigh, plans to launch a new publication in April. 919 Magazine/MorrisvilleRTP will be distributed six times a year to every residence and business in a specific geographic area in Northwest Wake County. Combined with the current 919 Magazine/Brier Creek, 919 Magazine/Wakefield Plantation-Falls Lake, 919 Magazine/Leesville-Creedmoor Road, 919 Magazine/North Raleigh-Six Forks-Falls of Neuse and 919Magazine/Wake Forest-Rolesville editions, the six publications circulate more than 107,000 issues along the I-540 Corridor and throughout the high-profile markets. Each edition of 919 Magazine includes informative features and articles, packaged in a vibrant, colorful, easy-to-read glossy format. Saturation delivery of the new edition by the United States Postal Service will occur six times a year in the Morrisville-Research Triangle Park area – roughly south of I-540 to Cary Parkway and east of Highway 55 to I-40 (all of USPS Zip Code 27650). “In addition to the mail distribution to every single family home, condominium, apartment and business, additional copies of the new publication will be available on specialty racks placed in strategic locations throughout the high-demographic region,” said Publisher Suzy Beth Sarver, noting the expansion is the result of the overwhelmingly positive response to the first five editions of 919 Magazine that began distribution in May 2012 to the Brier Creek and Leesville areas. Deadline for advertising reservations and content submissions for the new edition is Monday, March 11. All six editions of 919 Magazine focus on people, events and activities in the specific area, featuring vibrant local photography, compelling articles by award-winning writers, and relevant information of vital interest to residents. For additional information on 919 Magazine’s six current editions, contact
Brier Creek Elementary’s Top Science Project Winners Named Top Ten winners in the Brier Creek Elementary School’s 5th Grade Science Fair included Trevor Stallings, Ameya Rao, Tyler Farrand, Lauren Hsu, Emma Welch, Sadie Allen, Jack Furher, Sabrina Miller, Mathew Randolph and Ethan Ebbighausen. The fair – sponsored by the BCES PTA and the BCES 5th Grade Teachers – was last fall at the campus, and included all grades, according to Jeff Maynard. In addition to the 5th Grade students’ judged event, Grades K-1 did scientific collections, Grade 2 did group projects, and Grades 3-4 did in-school group or individual science projects.
St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run Benefits Brier Creek PTA Brier Creek Elementary School PTA – with assistance from Dr. Robert Kent Orthodontics & Carolina Braces, Triangle Eye Institute, and All Saints’ United Methodist Church – plans the first 2013 Brier Creek St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, at the campus. The leisurely route through the surrounding neighborhood is nearly three miles, with proceeds benefitting the BCES PTA. Adult pre-registration is $25 ($30 day of race), with children 13 and under at $13 ($15 day of race). Family registration (five entries) is available for $70, and a $100 family sponsorship includes five entries and recognition on the race T-shirt. T-shirts will be provided to the first 200 entrants registering at www.fsseries (under running events, select Brier Creek Fun Run). In addition to the 9 a.m. runners start, walkers will begin at 9:15 a.m. – followed by entrants in the one mile fun run at 10 a.m.
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Jason Deli: Unveils New Community-Inspired Mural Jason’s Deli in Brier Creek Commons unveiled a new community-inspired mural in February, with the help of the Leesville Road High School art department. LRHS Art Instructor Jose Espinal said the young Photo by Joseph Whichard Photography artists involved in the project – from design to completion – included Alex Caina Vara (senior), Erin McCauley (senior), Sarah McCauley(freshman), Grace McLeod (senior), Gabe Romero (senior), Rachel Radulovich (senior), Alicia Smith (senior) and Autumn Robertson (senior). “I just want to acknowledge how proud of these eight students I am and how great it was to see their hard work pay off. It was great to see the community support and administration come out and support all of their hard work,” Espinal said. “I also think that working with the Brier Creek Jason's Deli Managers Allen Newman and Nick Robertson was such a wonderful experience for the kids. It made them feel and become real working artist!” The project took two to three months to complete. “We try to partner with local schools and churches, and try to help any way we can,” said 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.”
Brier Creek’s Tra’li Irish Pub Plans A 2-Day St. Patrick’s Celebration
Tra’li Irish Pub and Restaurant in Brier Creek plans a two-day St. Patricks Day celebration on Saturday and Sunday, March 16-17. The event will feature live music with Roscommoners, Gravy Boys, Rob Sharer, Eric Hahn, Jason Adamo band and DJ Marc. In addition, Irish dancers from Inis Cairde and Rince na h’Eireahn will perform. Traditional Irish food will be available, and a special beer tent will be set up. The Trali Trolley will be making its rounds in the Brier Creek area to bring people to the pub (stops for the trolley will be annoncued on the Tra’li Facebook page. In addition, Tra’li will host a St. Baldrick’s charity event 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on March 9, and is encouraging people to participate as a “shavee” or make donations. Those interested can sign up at www.stbaldricks.org.
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Short Takes Firewurst Flame-Grilled Sausages & Dogs plans to open in Brier Creek Commons, in the former San Gennaro’s location at 8531 Brier Creek Parkway. Firewurst has one location open already, at 1377 Kildaire Farm Road in Cary…Rex Blood Services conducted a blood drive at Brier Creek Country Club in January to support patients at Rex Hospital, UNC Healthcare, Duke Hospital, WakeMed, Duke Health Raleigh, Fort Bragg, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Sampson Regional, and other local health care facilities…Bryan’s Tennis opened in late 2012 at 6405 Westgate Road, Suite 127. Open seven days a week, it offers tennis shoes, rackets and apparel for novice to advanced players. Stringing and racket maintenance also are available…Burn Athletic of Brier Creek recently provided free yoga instruction to students at Brier Creek Elementary School as part of Health and Wellness Week on the campus. Burn Athletic is owned by Bob and Kristi McKeown and Josh and Donna Garrison, all residents of Brier Creek Country Club. For more information, visit www.burnathletic. com…Eddie Brown, vice president and sales manager of Fonville Morisey in Brier Creek, was a 2012 inductee into the Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors 2012 Hall of Fame… Among students honored at the Visual Art Exchange’s 24th Annual Young Artists Exhibit: Erin Morris of Panther Creek High (honorable mention). Jerry’s Artarama, which co-sponsored the exhibit with the United Arts Council, also named its winners, including: Best Drawing, Ambar Catalan of Panther Creek High (“Renaissance Man”); and Best Sculpture, Alexa Poulton of Panther Creek High (“The Wine Swindlers”)… Several LRHS aerospace students visited Raleigh-Durham International Airport recently to explore the facilities and get a behind-the-scenes look at the RDU operations…Panther Creek High School Athletic Booster Club is seeking members interested in serving on the Board of Directors for the 2013-2014 school year. Email service@panthercreekathletics.com for more information…Parker Garrison, son of Donna and Josh Garrison of Brier Creek, recently received designation as a Master Dancer of North Carolina as the result of his training at Stage Door Dance in Brier Creek. Parker, age 9, attends Brier Creek Elementary…Add to your calendar for May: Brier Creek Elementary’s Spring Carnival, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., May 17 at the campus. Visit www.briercreekelementarypta.org for more information… Send news items about your children, students, church, school, organization, club, troop, or group to info@919Magazine.com
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Going Green Tips on How to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replenish, and Restore Earth Day – originally celebrated as the Spring Equinox – became an annual day on which events are held worldwide to increase awareness and appreciation of the Earth. Now Earth Day is coordinated globally and is celebrated in more than 175 countries every year. In 2009, the United Nations designated April 22 of each year as International Earth Day. There are five main components to becoming more aware and “Eco Friendly” in everyday living: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replenish, Restore.
Reduce
Buy locally. Produce and goods that do not require travel/transportation can greatly reduce greenhouse emissions and help the environment. Another suggestion to cut down on greenhouse emissions is to ride a bike more often, and walk to neighborhood destinations.
Reuse
Many people already recycle glass bottles and cans, but what other uses can you have for left over jars, old pillows, and other household items? Glass jars filled a quarter way up with small pebbles and centered with a candle make excellent luminaries. Line your drive way, walk way or perimeter of your yard. Glass jars also keep cut lemons, onions and chopped produce fresh longer while taking up less space in your refrigerator. Before you trash them, put old bedroom pillows in the dryer at a high temp with a few fabric softener sheets. Spray with a
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disinfectant, cover with upholstery fabric and, voila’, “new” summer throw pillows for the outside couch or patio sitting area. Hold a garage sale or donate used items. Save your unwanted items from the landfill by helping someone in need and save the environment at the same time. For more eco-friendly tips for reusing instead of throwing away, visit a Facebook favorite of 919 staffers: Different Solutions.
Recycle
Cut down on waste by limiting use of paper and plastic cups. Return plastic grocery bags to the grocery store on each visit. Carry washable canvas bags and eco-friendly totes to eliminate the need for plastic shopping bags altogether. And review what is tossed in the garbage, checking the recycle codes on the bottom of your personal care products, food containers and other household items (one website that offers codes or all product containers is www.thedailygreen.com).
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Buy and use energy-saving, compact fluorescent light bulbs and other energy efficient bulbs. Not only do these bulbs last up to 10 times as long as conventional incandescent lighting – over their lifetime – they use only a quarter of the energy. Plant trees and help fight climate change. Trees have a natural process of photosynthesis and to absorb CO2 and other pollutant particulates. Trees emit oxygen and also provide much needed shade, which helps cool yards, communities, and the planet. For more information on choosing and planting trees, try checking the Arbor Day Foundation at www.arborday.org.
Restore
Get outside more: Visiting nature centers and learning more about the environment can lead to activities and habits that make a difference on the future of our earth. Visit the local library: Libraries provide resources and guides on how to build a butterfly habitat, plant a garden, construct a bird house, or start a compost heap. Get involved: Local and national organizations need volunteers and welcome all interested in helping the planet and educating others on the effects of global warming, recycling benefits and more. A place to get started may be www.world.org/ weo/top1000, which lists a thousand websites of various environment-oriented groups, organizations and causes of all persuasions.
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Water Aerobics Gaining Popularity in North Raleigh Water aerobics — a form of exercise involving the basic principals of aerobics, but practiced in a swimming pool instead of a gym — continues to gain popularity in North Raleigh. Because of the benefits — the water offers continual resistance to every move made by the participant; and the exercise decreases stress, blood pressure, tension,
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weight gain, body fat, impact on joints, and risk of injury — the Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department has increased access to water aerobics to local residents at Millbrook Exchange Community Center and Optimist Community Center pools. “Raleigh started their water aerobics program in 1982,” said Tricia Maldonado, Recreation Facility and Program Supervisor at Millbrook Pool. “They saw a demand within the city for an alternative means of exercising in the water with minimal stress on the joints.” Maldonado noted that water aerobics also increases strength, flexibility, energy, range of motion, muscle tone, circulation, endurance, balance, coordination and self-esteem. “Water exercise has also been proven to enhance
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well-being, sleeping patterns, and recovery time from injuries,” she said. She also said that shallow water classes participants are not required to know how to swim, but should be comfortable in 3½to-4 feet of water. For deep water classes, flotation devices are used most of the time, but participants should be comfortable in deep water and have minimal swimming abilitoes. Water depth ranges from 5½ feet to 14 feet depending on the pool. “Participants in the program range from teenagers to age 70-plus,” Maldonado said. “With our wide variety of classes we have something for just about anyone.” She added that many water exercisers come for the social aspect as well, as they often make lasting friendships and continue to keep each other motivated by attending classes regularly. A list of available times and locations for water aerobics sessions is available at www.raleighnc. gov/content/PRecRecreation/Documents/
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Raleigh Parks and Recreation Dept. Water Aerobics Class Descriptions
Raleigh Parks and Recreation Dept. Water Aerobics Class Schedules
Programs are free for participants to try their first class. Participants can purchase a water exercise pass good at all pools for any class. Prices are for eight classes. Raleigh residents: $32 for seniors (age 55 and up), $40 for adults (ages 13-54). Non-resident rates are slightly higher.
All classes are ongoing and can be joined at any time. No preregistration required. Programs are free for participants to try their first class. Participants can purchase a water exercise pass good at all pools for any class. Prices are for eight classes. Raleigh residents: $32 for seniors (age 55 and up), $40 for adults (ages 13-54). Non-resident rates are slightly higher.
Shallow Water Classes No swimming ability is necessary, but being comfortable in the water is encouraged.
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This class, designed for all fitness levels, concentrates on gaining muscular strength, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance. Individuals of all fitness levels will work towards a higher level of personal fitness. Level 3-5.
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An intermediate-to-advanced class that includes cardiovascular and strength conditioning using core stabilization with no impact. Gloves, barbells, boxers, noodles and cuffs may be used to enhance exercises. Equipment use is optional. Level 3-5.
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››› 919 FOOD BREAK A Surprisingly Easy Cheesecake to Make
Barbara’s Brier Creek Cheesecake Ingredients Crust 1 1/4 c 3/4 c 1/4 c 1/3 c
Though Barbara Sterger – who lives in the Regency neighborhood in Brier Creek – had never any much success with baking cakes, one day she decided to try this cheesecake recipe given to her by a friend. “It turned out surprisingly good and has become my signature dessert,” Sterger said. “It is not hard to bake, but there are some helpful hints I will share.” Sterger said to make sure the cream cheese is softened at room temperature for about 25 minutes to ensure a smooth cake. “Once you have added the eggs to the cream cheese/ sugar mixture, don't overbeat or the cheesecake will puff during baking and then collapse,” she said. “The sour cream topping will, however, hide any cracks in the cheesecake.” It's the perfect party cake because it is quite rich and it feeds about 14 people, Sterger said.
Crushed vanilla wafers (about 28) Ground almonds (food processor works best) Sugar Butter (melted)
Filling 4 pkg (8 oz.) 1 1/4 c 4 1 1/2 tsp 1 tsp
Cream cheese (softened) Sugar Eggs (lightly beaten) Almond extract Vanilla extract
Topping 2 c (16 oz.) 1/4 c 1 tsp
Sour cream Sugar Vanilla extract
Directions 1. 2. 3. 4.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, almonds and sugar. Stir in the melted butter. Press on the bottom of a greased 10-inch springform pan and set aside. 5. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. 6. Add eggs, beat on low speed until just combined. 7. Stir in extracts and pour into crust. 8. Place pan on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 50-55
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Exceptional Service, Attention to Detail
California Closets creates solutions for homeowners seeking space, organization Looking to add value, simplify, and find balance in your home? Look no further than California Closets to maximize underutilized spaces to their fullest potential by discovering hidden potential through the reimagining of spaces. As part of a company with more than 35 years’ experience in creating closet organizers and custom storage solutions, owners Joseph and Graziella Marengi are on a never-ending pursuit to provide exceptional customer service and unparalleled attention to detail. To ensure this high degree of satisfaction, California Closets employees are committed to placing customer service as their top priority. “We are not happy until our customer is ecstatic,” said Graziella. To that end, customers approve every detail of every design before installation. As owners, the Marengis work tirelessly to meet and exceed customer expectations. Joe manages five designers spanning from Winston-Salem to Wilmington and oversees the production facility where all of the raw materials are transformed into beautiful designs and installations. Graziella manages the showroom, greeting customers, booking appointments, and running the marketing and administrative part of the business. As a team, they create solutions based on each customer’s specific needs, requirements, and vision for any space from closets to desks, office units, entertainment centers, craft units, garages, and pantries. “With a California Closet system, when you get up in the morning and go to an organized closet to pick out your outfit, your day has begun on the right foot,” said Graziella.
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The process is easy and starts with a complimentary consultation by a California Closets designer who visits the client’s home to discuss the project, measure, and take an inventory of clothes, shoes, and accessories. The designer then gets to work designing the new space on a 3D CAD program that shows exactly what the new space will look like upon completion. Once approved and finalized, installation can be scheduled and is typically completed in one day.
We are not happy until our customer is ecstatic. GRAZIELLA MARENGI, California Closets
“While we are a franchise, we are a locally owned small business,” said Graziella. “And even though California Closets is well known as a luxury brand, our pricing is very competitive. That’s why we’ve been here in Raleigh to service your organizing needs,” said Graziella. California Closets is located at 8411 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. To contact or for more information, call 919-785-1115, email rclosets@ calclosets.com, or visit www.californiaclosets.com/raleigh.
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Civil War History, Only a Short Drive from North Raleigh It was a simple farmhouse, but it was situated precariously between Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston’s headquarters in Greensboro and Union Gen. William T. Sherman’s headquarters in Raleigh. And, in April 1865, the two commanders met at the Bennett Place, where they signed surrender papers for Southern armies in the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida. It was the largest troop surrender of the American Civil War. Today, the Bennett Place in Durham is fully reconstructed and restored to its 1865 condition, is free for visitors to tour, and is less than 25 minutes from Brier Creek. The Bennett home consists of three fully furnished rooms, including the parlor where the generals met to bring an end to the war. The kitchenhouse is fully furnished as it would have been in 1865 – and a smokehouse and gardens add to the 1865 appearance.
The Visitor Center contains a museum gallery of three rooms of exhibits, telling the story of the Bennett Family and the events encompassing the largest surrender of the war. Military weaponry, farm tools and other Civil War artifacts are part of the collection on display. In addition, the Everett-Thissen Research Library contains more than 1,000 books, periodicals, and documents relating to the Civil War and the Bennett Family. A theater shows a short orientation film. The Bennett Place Support Fund operates a gift shop inside the Visitor Center, with all proceeds going to funding the education programs, preservation and maintenance of the park. Visitors can shop for books, mugs, prints, puzzles, magnets, ornaments, flags, toys, pottery, soaps, candies and more. Also at the site: The Unity Monument, dedicated in 1923, is the premiere monument dedicated to peace and the
Bennett Place Profile HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE: Site of the surrender of Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston to Union Gen. William T. Sherman, the largest and final surrender of the American Civil War. ADDRESS: 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd., Durham PHONE: 919-383-4345 EMAIL: bennett@ncdcr.gov WEBSITE: www.nchistoricsites.org/bennett/ ADMISSION: Free; donations accepted HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday
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reunification of the United States; the Morgan Bench Memorial, recognizing the contributions made by the Morgan family to preserve Bennett Place as a historic landmark; and the bandstand brought to the park in 1924 by the Durham Rotary Club. The site includes walking trails, where visitors can view plant life and wildlife. Benches and boardwalks built by Eagle Scouts and staff provide places to rest and cross remnants of the Ellerbe Creek. A picnic area provides visitors a respite to enjoy a meal or snack with friends and family. Throughout the year a variety of living history events take place, including the commemorative anniversary event recognizing the surrender. Other activities include Union Occupation, Road To Secession, Tarheels: Soldiers of the Old North State, Planting the Fields, and Christmas in the Carolinas During the Civil War.
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Visitors are welcome to join guided tours for a stroll down the original Hillsborough Road and into the farm structures, listening to stories of the two great generals’ meeting. Tours are typically on the Union Gen. William Sherman (left) hour beginning at 10 & Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston a.m., with the last tour of the day beginning at 4 p.m. (except during daylight savings time, when the last tour begins at 3 p.m. Guided tours last between 30 minutes to one hour. Visitors are also provided a site brochure map, which they can tour the farm on their own if they have limited time with us. The site is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., TuesdaySaturday. No admission is charged. Bennett Place is located at 4409 Bennett Memorial Road in Durham. For more information, call 919-383-4345
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The Green Chair Project Offers ‘Hand Up’ To Those Needing Household Furnishings By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
Founded in 2010, The Green Chair Project is doing its part to help families in need through repurposing gently used quality home furniture and furnishings. This Raleigh-based non-profit organization facilitates the process of taking the abundance of household furnishings that people no longer need or want and offering them for a nominal fee to people in transition to help them furnish their home. Former professional real estate stagers Beth Smoot and Jackie Craig, founders and co-directors of The Green Chair Project, were inspired after seeing first-hand how many people who no longer have use for quality furniture and household items want their items to go to a “good home.” They also knew that many people were in need. These two observations fit together like pieces of a puzzle, and Jackie 52
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a new home. “The Green Chair offers a ‘hand up’ rather than a hand out, as participants taking steps toward selfsufficiency pay a small furnishing fee,” explained Smoot. “That buy-in creates a personal investment in the furnishings, increasing the value to the recipient and instilling a sense of pride of ownership.” Also founded on the principle of reuse and recycling, The Green Chair Project helps keep furnishings out of landfills. According to the EPA, furniture accounts for over nine million tons of waste in our landfills. “Since many of us have extra furniture and household items we don’t use, we can redirect those items into the hands of those in need, accelerating their journey to a new ‘normal,’” said Smoot. To volunteer, visit www.thegreenchair.org. Donated items are accepted at The Green Chair Project Showroom located at 1953 Capital Blvd. on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., and on the www.919Magazine.com
The Green Chair offers a ‘hand up’ rather than a hand out, as participants taking steps toward self-sufficiency pay a small furnishing fee. BETH SMOOT Beth Smoot & Jackie Craig,
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Beth Smoot Profile AGE: 48 EDUCATION: UNC Chapel Hill, BA (1986), JD (1992) RESIDENCE: Six Forks Hills FAMILY: Husband, David Smoot, PhD.; Son, Jake (19); daughter, Hannah (17) PETS: Molly (Collie); Bagheera (cat) INTERESTS: Traveling, tennis, reading, crafts
The Green Chair Project PURPOSE: “Reusing furnishings, renewing lives” CONTACT: www.thegreenchair.org; 919-322-0474; beth@thegreenchair.org
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to take over as offensive contributors. Our success depends on how quickly those
Spring Sports Preview Softball HEAD COACH:
Bryan Cromer
YEARS IN POSITION:
First year
OTHER COACHES:
Jill Smedley, Karen Garmen (Head JV Coach)
PRACTICE BEGINS:
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young players can develop.
Women’s Lacrosse HEAD COACH:
Peter DeStaebler
YEARS IN POSITION:
6
OTHER COACHES:
Bonnie O’Connor
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb 13
FIRST GAME:
Feb 28 vs. Carrboro
2012 RECORD: 10-5 PLAYOFFS: 1-1
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COACH’S OUTLOOK:
PLAYOFFS: N/A
We have six returning starters and 10 returning lettermen with a tough schedule.
HONORS: N/A
We look forward to continuing to improve as a team.
COACH’S OUTLOOK:
Women’s Track and Field
We are looking forward to laying a new foundation for the Panther Creek program this year. We have a lot of young emerging talent that will contribute
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to both Varsity and JV squads. We have a lot planned for this season and cannot
YEARS IN POSITION: 3
wait to get started!
OTHER COACHES:
Leah Vaughn
Women’s Soccer
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb. 13
FIRST GAME:
March 7 vs. Athens Drive
HEAD COACH:
David Grant
YEARS IN POSITION:
First year
OTHER COACHES:
Garrett Stevens (JV Coach),
Jacob Landry (JV assistant coach)
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb. 16
FIRST GAME:
Feb. 27 vs. Holly Springs
Ryan Matthews
2012 RECORD: N/A PLAYOFFS:
14th in Regionals
HONORS: N/A COACH’S OUTLOOK: With a strong core returning, which includes Rebekah Greengrass in the 1600 and 3200, Brenda Cardoso in the 1600, and Mackenzie Ringhofer in the 800, we are
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looking to improve our standings in the Tri-Nine Conference and Regionals.
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Men’s Golf
HONORS: N/A COACH’S OUTLOOK:
HEAD COACH:
Christopher Reddington
The 2013 Panther Creek women’s soccer program is a young and talented group
YEARS IN POSITION:
First year
of players that have been rejuvenated with the addition of head coach David
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Grant. The program’s goal is to compete in every match and earn a spot in the
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HEAD COACH:
David Grant
YEARS IN POSITION: 2 OTHER COACHES:
Drew Mabe (JV Coach)
PRACTICE BEGINS:
July 29
Let’s Go Catamounts!
FIRST GAME: TBA 2012 RECORD: 5-15-1 PLAYOFFS: N/A HONORS:
James Compton (1st team All-Conference,
2nd team All Region; Max Swartz 1st team
All-Conference, 1st team All Region
and 1st team All State).
COACH’S OUTLOOK: The Panther Creek Men’s soccer team will be in its third year under head Coach David Grant. The program is seeking its first winning record in two years. With the success of the program’s Junior Varsity program, the future looks bright.
Men’s Lacrosse HEAD COACH:
James Aldridge
YEARS IN POSITION: 5 OTHER COACHES:
Ryan Cummings, Ron Campoli, John Andreala
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb. 13
FIRST GAME:
March vs. Carrboro
2012 RECORD: 8-9 PLAYOFFS: N/A HONORS: N/A COACH’S OUTLOOK: We have a strong returning defense, and some opportunities for young players
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Spring Sports Preview Women’s Soccer HEAD COACH:
Paul Dinkenor
YEARS IN POSITION: 32 OTHER COACHES:
JV Coach Chaska Mendoza
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb. 13 (Tryouts)
FIRST GAME:
Feb 27 vs Pinecrest
2012 RECORD: 25-2-1 PLAYOFFS:
Conference regular season Co-Champions
(sixth straight championship). Conference
Tournament Champions five of last six titles.
Playoffs State Quarter-finals sixth straight year to
this round and beyond.
HONORS:
State Player of the Year, Caroline Gentry;
All American, Caroline Gentry; Scholarship to
NC State, All Conference, All Region and All State,
Courtney Johnson; scholarship to West Point and
All Conference, Anne Cushman; scholarship to
Winthrop, Mary Kate Bowers and Mackenzie Dipper
COACH’S OUTLOOK: We have been blessed with a run of success predicated upon outstanding young student athletes, fantastic senior leadership and a love of “team”. The standards are high, and the expectations higher.
FIRST GAME:
March 1 vs. Hillside
2012 RECORD: 17-7 PLAYOFFS:
Lost to Apex in the 2nd Round
HONORS:
All-Conference: Matt Saylor, Drew Casadonte, Luke
Emmett, Sean Ross, Jesse Noble, Michael Kelly; Conference Pitcher of the Year: Sean Ross COACH’S OUTLOOK: This year’s team is looking to continue on the success that the program has had in the past. We will rely on our pitching and defense, and the leadership of the
Lacrosse
upperclassmen. We hope to have some success in a very tough conference.
HEAD COACH:
Jeremy Fullbright
YEARS IN POSITION:
Second Year
OTHER COACHES:
Pete Marino, Jeff Spear, Kyle Stephens
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb. 13
FIRST GAME:
Feb. 28 vs. Green Hope
Men’s Tennis Kyle Myers First Year
OTHER COACHES: N/A
2012 RECORD: 8-8 PLAYOFFS: N/A
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb. 18
FIRST GAME:
Feb 27 vs. Enloe
2012 RECORD: N/A
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PLAYOFFS: N/A
COACH’S OUTLOOK: We are still going to work to improve every day, and be the hardest working, most excited team to play the game.
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HONORS: N/A COACH’S OUTLOOK: I am really excited about the 2013 Spring Season for Leesville Road High School Men’s
Baseball
Tennis! We have a lot of depth and talent and looking forward to a successful season.
HEAD COACH:
Guy Civitello
YEARS IN POSITION:
First year
OTHER COACHES:
Mick Prochaska, Eddie Hoffman
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb. 13
Softball HEAD COACH:
Leigh Ann Genetti
YEARS IN POSITION:
First year
OTHER COACHES:
Landon Warren
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb 18
FIRST GAME:
March 7 vs. Apex
2012 RECORD: 14-8 PLAYOFFS: 1-1 HONORS: N/A COACH’S OUTLOOK:
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››› 919 CHURCH PROFILE
Connecting Through Faith and Worship All Saints’ UMC Provides Thriving Youth, Children’s, Adult Programs
All Saints’ United Methodist Church in Brier Creek connects community members to one another and their faith through worship and knowing, loving, and serving God. “Through our worship, small groups, and missions, we strive to serve and love God with our heads, hearts, and hands,” said Pastor Greg Moore, who has served as Lead Pastor since the church first opened its doors on All Saints’ Day – Sunday, November 4, 2007. Born in Charleston, SC, Pastor Moore earned his degree in religion and history from Charleston Southern University, where he attended on a soccer scholarship, and his Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School. After serving three and a half years as Intern Pastor at Christ UMC in Chapel Hill, he moved to England to pastor three local churches within the British Methodist Church. In 2005, he returned to the Triangle and rejoined the staff at Christ Church as Associate Pastor, and is now serving as Lead Pastor for All Saints’. Pastor Moore and his wife, Molly, have two young sons, Isaac and Elijah. Originally conceived as a Christian community designed to bring people closer to one another and to God, All Saints’ teaches people how to live with and like Jesus through a process of discipleship centered on ‘call and response.’ “Simply put, members at All Saints’ are learning to hear God’s call in their life and respond faithfully in the manner of Jesus,” said Pastor Moore. Looking to saints of the past for inspiration, All Saints’ members engage with the work of today’s saints and prepare for tomorrow by raising up the next generation of saints. All Saints’ currently partners with Brier Creek Elementary School by renting space for worship services, and 56
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having recently purchased 12 acres in Brier Creek, will begin construction on their future campus. Beyond two Sunday services, All Saints’ members participate in thriving youth, children’s, and adult small group programs offering discipleship and mission opportunities for all ages throughout the year. “Through the life and ministry of All Saints’, over a hundred thousand hungry people have been fed, the homeless in our community have been clothed, sick children at Duke have been cared for, strangers have become friends, and faith has become enacted,” said Pastor Moore. All Saints’ United Methodist Church Ministry Center is located at 204 Smallwood Dr, Morrisville. To contact or for more information, call 919-321-2648, email info@allsaintsumc.
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All Saints’ United Methodist Church Profile PASTOR: Greg Moore STAFF: Sue Ellen Nicholson (Minister of Administration) Cameron Merrill (Minister of Youth) Josh Luton (Intern Pastor) Ray Newlin (Minister of Music) Ruth Harper Stevens (Minister of Welcome) Laura Pierre (Coordinator of Children’s Ministries) YEAR STARTED: 2007 MAILING ADDRESS: 8311 Brier Creek Parkway, Suite 105-77, Raleigh NC 27617 MINISTRY CENTER: 204 Smallwood Dr., Morrisville WEBSITE: www.allsaintsumc.org EMAIL: info@allsaintsumc.org PHONE: 919-321-2648 FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/pages/ All-Saints-United-Methodist-Church/132679850077323?ref=hl
Pastor Greg Moore Profile AGE: 34 POSITION: Lead Pastor, All Saints’ United Methodist Church YEARS IN POSITION: 6 EDUCATION: B.A. Charleston Southern University; M.Div, Duke University FAMILY: Molly (wife); Isaac and Elijah (sons) PETS: Paschal (yellow Labrador); Weazy (cat) INTERESTS: Running, reading, playing soccer, traveling, Duke basketball Special Advertising Section
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Women Compete for Rose Title At Trali’ Irish Pub in Brier Creek Want to be the first North Carolina Rose, and have the opportunity to compete in the finals in Ireland? Then Trali’ Irish Pub in Brier Creek is the place to be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. The North Carolina Rose Centre is part of the Rose of Tralee International Festival in Ireland and will hold the annual North Carolina Rose Selection to discover who will be the first North Carolina Rose. Young women ages 18-27 of Irish heritage are eligible to compete and represent North Carolina for the world Rose of Tralee title. The North Carolina Rose winner takes part in the Rose of Tralee Regional Semi Finals Festival at the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel, Co Laois, Ireland, May 29-June 2. Thirty-two roses will be selected at the event to be part of the Rose of Tralee International Festival Finals in Kerry, Ireland, from Aug. 16-20. For registration information and other details, email roseoftraleenc@gmail.com.
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››› 919 REGION Speeds Along I-540 in North Raleigh Increase to 70 mph Following a request from the Regional Transportation Alliance – a non-profit business group that lobbies for road and transit improvements – the North Carolina Department of Transportation is raising the speed limit on I-540 between Brier Creek and Knightdale. The 21-mile stretch of I-540 between U.S. Highway 70 and U.S. 64/264 will now have a 70 mph speed limit (compared to the previous 65 mph limit). DOT engineers evaluated current speeds on the freeway, crash data and road conditions in considering the change.
First African-American Woman Chief Named for Raleigh Police Cassandra Deck-Brown is the new chief of the Raleigh Police Department. The department’s first African-American woman in the senior position, Deck-Brown replaces Harry Patrick Dolan, who retired last fall. She was the RPD’s deputy chief since 2011, after attending the Raleigh Police Academy and joining the department in 1987. Deck-Brown was promoted to captain in 2003, and commanded what is now the North District extending along the Six Forks and Falls of Neuse corridors. She also directed the department’s Administrative Services Division. Deck-Brown, 49, is the sister-in-law of former RPD Chief Mitchell Brown. After growing up in Franklin County, NC, she graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in criminal justice.
911 Misdials Causing Significant Problems
Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation 5th Annual Run For Our Heroes April 27 Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation’s 5th Annual Run for Our Heroes 5K race begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 27 near the Raleigh Municipal Building downtown on Hargett Street. All proceeds from the race go to the foundation's fund to build a memorial to the eight Raleigh Police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. A ceremonial wreath-laying to honor the sacrifice and lives of the fallen officers will be at 8:30 a.m. in Nash Square, across Hargett Street from the Avery C. Upchurch Government Complex and the former Raleigh Police Department's headquarters.
For 2012, the number of calls to 911 rose 18 percent, and the city of Raleigh blames the increase on an alarming rise in misdials and hangups caused by the new 10-digit dialing requirement. Instead of dialing the area code 919, a city release indicated that callers are mistakenly dialing 9-1-1 and hanging up. Misdials and hang-up calls divert resources away from actual emergencies since dispatchers must call back on hang-ups to assure that an emergency is not taking place. If no response is received from the call-back, dispatchers send a police officer to the source of the call to make certain that no assistance is needed. Total 911 calls to the Raleigh/Wake Emergency Communications Center in 2012 increased to 601,059 in 2012 – compared to 509,171 in 2011. Ten-digit dialing became mandatory in the area in late March. Hang-up calls requiring police dispatch have almost tripled from 2011 to 2012. In 2011, there were close to 17,500 hang-up calls. In 2012 that number soared to 52,160, which required more than 30,000 police officers dispatch calls.
The 5K race/walk follows a certified course in downtown Raleigh. After the Hargett Street start, the race proceeds up Salisbury Street to Lenoir Street, down Fayetteville Street around the State Capitol, to Franklin Street, up Blount Street, and then back into the downtown area where the race finishes in front of the City Employee Memorial on Hargett Street. At 10 a.m., the McGruff Crime Dog 100-Yard Kids' Dash begins at Nash Square. The dash is for children ages 10 and younger, and has a $5 entry fee. A free social for event participants will follow the race at Napper Tandy's Restaurant, 126 North West Street. The eight fallen police officers and the dates of there deaths are: Tom Crabtree, Sept. 1, 1922; Robert Sparks, March 8, 1968; James Lee, Dec. 5, 1968; James Allen, Dec. 5, 1968; D.D. Adams, Feb. 3, 1980; Denise Holden, Aug. 4, 1995; Paul Hale, July 11, 1997; and Charles Paul, Sept. 10, 2002. For more information or to register for the events, visit www.runforourheroes.org. For more information on the RPMF, visit www.rpdmemorial.wordpress.com
Audubon Conducts Annual Bird Count at 8 Raleigh Parks From December 14 through January 5, groups of dedicated Audubon volunteers ventured out in Raleigh to count and identify birds for Audubon Society’s 113th Annual Christmas Bird Count included local volunteers surveying at a number of Raleigh parks, including Anderson Point, Lake Johnson, Lake Wheeler, Shelley Lake, Durant Nature Park, Horseshoe Farm Park, Wilkerson, and Lake Benson. The Bird Count – conducted Dec. 14-Jan. 5 – also took place on greenway trails, including the Buckeye Trail and Walnut Creek Trail. The Christmas Bird Count is a wildlife census started on Christmas Day in 1900 by ornithologist Frank Chapman. The event, combined with other surveys, provides a picture of how the continent's bird populations have changed in time and space over the past hundred years. For a complete list of birds seen at each Raleigh park site, visit the Audubon website "Data and Research" section at www.birds.audubon.org/data-research. To learn more about the Wake Audubon Society, which has been a partner with Raleigh Parks and Recreation for more than
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Raleigh Ranked Among Top Cities for IT Jobs Raleigh is tenth on CIO.com’s ranking of Best Cities for Information Technology Jobs in 2013. The rankings are based on internal data from Modis, a global provider of IT staffing and recruiting services, via its national regional branch network. The list factors in projected IT job opportunities based on the volume of job openings over the past six months as well as general assessment of the overall economic environment in each market. CIO.com stated the following as its reasoning for placing Raleigh on its top 10 list: “With the Research Triangle Park, Raleigh has become a major player in research and an epicenter of tech innovation inside the U.S. The tech-friendly community boasts opportunities with biotech, pharmaceuticals, software development, medical devices and insurance companies.” According to Modis, Raleigh is becoming a hub for tech companies and a model on “how to do things right in the tech space.” San Francisco topped the rankings. Charlotte took the sixth slot. SOURCE: CIO.com
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Forbes magazine’s new listing for America’s Fastest Growing Cities in 2012 placed Raleigh in the fourth spot. Using several metrics from Moody’s Analytics data, Forbes referred to Raleigh as “the boomtown” on the list and cited the Research Triangle Park, the presence of major corporations, and numerous universities and colleges as factors stoking the city’s robust engine. Three Texas cities claimed the top three spots on the fastest growing list. Austin claimed the top spot for the third year in a row. Houston was second and Dallas third. SOURCE: Forbes magazine
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