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Features

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WakeMed Volunteer Young Raleigh Resident Enjoys Helping Others

William B. Umstead State Park Superintendent Scott Letchworth

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Maximizing Family Time Longo Travels a Long Road To Brier Creek Elementary

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Art of Style Fashion Show Summer Event a Success Despite Thunderstorms

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Scoring an Ace Young Brier Creek Golfer Makes First Hole in One

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Tropical Storm Andrea Storm Floods Brier Creek And Sets Rainfall Record

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Pink Play Day Brier Creek Ready for Annual Effort To Fight Breast Cancer

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International Preschool Students Immersed in Enriching, Forward Thinking Curriculum

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Pump It Up of Raleigh Ultimate Birthday Experiences, Special Events and Much More

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Comfort and Support USO’s RDU Center Positively Impacts Military Personnel

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A Family Priority

Vammino Family Enjoys the Healthy Brier Creek Lifestyle A Vammino Family Priority

Just Keep Trying

Brier Creek’s Katie Kuhlman Overcomes All Challenges

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Community Sports

Departments 6

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Food Break

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Along the I-540 Corridor

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Advertisers Index

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Suzy Beth Sarver

Hometown Stories: Keep Them Coming

IT Operations

One of the most rewarding aspects of my position with 919 Magazine is when I have the opportunity to meet our readers here in the community. I love it when they share their stories and insights, or tell me how the publication has made an impact in their life.

Keith Bullington

Art Director Ben Bipes

Photography

Recently a local grandfather expressed his delight about reading a recent “Field Trip” article on the observation deck at Raleigh-Durham International Airport — and how he now has a special place to watch airplanes with his grandson. I met a woman at the gym who made an entrée from a “Food Break” recipe we featured, and was so excited that it was such a big hit with her family. Kids often come up and ask me how they can have their picture in 919 Magazine and are thrilled when I say it’s as simple as sending one in (to info@919Magazine.com).

Sharing hometown stories, introducing new friends and neighbors and seeing familiar faces — that’s what we’re about and how we are keeping it local in Brier Creek.

Speaking of local, we start off with an up close look at a wonderful treasure that’s right here in our community: Umstead State Park. Before we even moved to the 919, we hiked the park and I fell in love with this environmental gem. You can step back to nature right off Glenwood Avenue and be back in your own front yard quicker than you can say “red headed woodpecker”. Look for all the details on the park and its amenities, beginning on page 34.

Other features to catch in this issue include: • An opportunity to meet the Vammino family, who enjoy are healthy, action and “on the go” in Brier Creek. Their story begins on page 12.

• A profile of NC State student and WakeMed Healthplex volunteer Nagga Nunna, who provides a warm welcome to arriving patients in Brier Creek. Find her on page 14.

• On page 16, a Leesville Road High School senior, Katie Kuhlman shows us all how to “keep swimming, swimming, swimming”, just like in the movie, Finding Nemo.

• A look at another talented young person in our community: 12-year-old Holly McCann, who shot a hole-in-one recently. Get the details on page 22.

• For car racing enthusiasts with no time to get to Charlotte, an exciting “Field Trip” report on Orange County Speedway. We take you to pit row and beyond. Once home to a Busch Series race, this live car racing venue is alive and thriving — and very close to Brier Creek. Buckle up and race over to page 48.

And finally, be sure to catch our list of the Raleigh area’s Independence Day activities on page 10. We provide a few choices on where to go and what to do this 4th of July holiday.

Whatever you are doing this summer in the 919, we want to hear about it.

Please stay connected with us through Facebook and Twitter, or simply drop us an email or send in your photos to info@919magazine.com. Because if it’s important to you, it’s important to us. This is 919, where we all Live, Work, and Play.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

COMMUNITY EVENTS

JULY 7/1-3

Pirates, Mermaids and Fairies Summer Dance Camp 9:30 am-12 pm Age 2.5-6; $75 Stage Door Dance 2720 Godley Ln, Ste 101 919-720-3036 www.stagedoordance.com

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Brier Creek Commons Fireworks 5 pm (festivities); fireworks start 9:15-9:45 pm Clock Plaza 8161 Brier Creek Pkwy shopbriercreekcommons.com

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Independence Day

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Dinner, movie, inflatable play 6-10 pm, ages 4-12 $20 per child; $15 per sibling Reservations Required Pump It Up 10700 World Trade Blvd, Brier Creek 919-828-3344 www.pumpitupparty.com

Autism Speaks Benefit 6-9 pm; donation for admission Pump It Up 10700 World Trade Blvd, Brier Creek 919-828-3344 www.pumpitupparty.com

Parents Date Night Out

7/9-11, 7/16-18, 7/23-25

Jump-N-Art Camp 9:30 am-2:30 pm (3 days) Ages 4-12; $100 (one day, $35) Snacks, art supplies, play, T-shirt Reservations required Pump It Up 10700 World Trade Blvd, Brier Creek 919-828-3344 www.pumpitupparty.com

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Kids Night Out Age 4-10; $13 6-9 pm Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd 919-420-2340 www.raleigh.gov

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Nick Junior Summer Dance Camp 9:30 am-12 pm Age 2.5-6; $115 Stage Door Dance 2720 Godley Ln, Ste 101 919-720-3036 www.stagedoordance.com

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5th Annual Great Open Jump/Imagination Celebration

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Art Jumpstart Toddler Montessori Age 18m-4; $25 Fee 9-10 am, Wednesdays Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd 919-420-2340 www.raleigh.gov

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Music and Movement: Sing a Song of Summer Age 18m-3; $25 Fee 10-11 am, Wednesdays Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd 919-420-2340 www.raleigh.gov

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1:30-3:30 pm Age 2-6; $35 Stage Door Dance 2720 Godley Ln, Ste 101 919-720-3036 www.stagedoordance.com

Age 4-10; $13 6-9 pm Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd 919-420-2340 www.raleigh.gov

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Tutu Fun Dance Mini-Camp

World of Dance Summer Dance Camp 9:30 am-12 pm Age 2.5-6; $115 Stage Door Dance 2720 Godley Ln, Ste 101 919-720-3036 www.stagedoordance.com

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Pop-in-Playtime Events

Kids Night Out

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Denim & Diamonds Annual Gala Pay it Forward Fertility Foundation Benefit $150 per person The Pavilions at The Angus Barn 9401 Glenwood Ave. www.payitforwardfertility.org

10 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri $7 per child; $5 per sibling Pump It Up 10700 World Trade Blvd, Brier Creek 919-828-3344 www.pumpitupparty.com

Freshman Orientation 8:25 am-12:30 pm Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pkwy 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net

8 am-12 pm Leesville Road High 8409 Leesville Rd 919-870-4250 www.leesville.org

Kids in Training Youth Triathlon 8:30 am; ages 5-17; $30 Brier Creek Country Club 9400 Club Hill Dr, Raleigh www.kidsintraining.org

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First Day of School WCPSS traditional calendar campuses

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Annual Summer Intensive

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES EVENTS Jul/Aug

Summer Movie Express

Pink Play Day Breast Cancer Fundraiser Brier Creek Country Club www.briercreek4pink.org

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25th Annual Thad & Alice Eure Walk for Hope, 5K & 10K Benefit for the Research And Treatment of Mental Illness 8 am (5K, 10K); 10 am (Walk) The Angus Barn 9401 Glenwood Ave 919-781-9255 www.walkforhope.com 919 Magazine BC

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Pride Launch/Freshman Camp

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Stage Door Dance Productions 2720 Godley Ln, Ste 101 919-720-3036 www.stagedoordance.com

SCHOOL EVENTS

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10 am; $1 admission Regal Brier Creek Stadium 14 8611 Brier Creek Pkwy 919-361-1115 7/2 Mr. Poppers’ Penguins 7/3 Alvin: Chipwrecked 7/9 Coraline 7/10 Paranorman 7/16 Dr. Seuss’ Lorax 7/17 Big Miracle 7/23 Yogi Bear 7/24 Journey 2 7/30 Racing Stripes 7/31 Happy Feet Two 8/6 African Cats 8/7 Chimpanzee www.919Magazine.com

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Rental Housing Opportunities Housing Choice Voucher, Grant Programs 6-8:30 pm; $25 Triangle Apartment Assoc TAA/CRC Education Center 7920 ACC Blvd, Ste 220 (Brier Creek) Register: fdean@triangleaptassn.org

NIGHTLIFE Jul/Aug

TraLi’ Irish Pub Live Music Fri, Sat nights Pub Trivia Mon nights Brierdale Shopping Center www.traliirishpub.com

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COMMUNITY SPORTS ACTIVITIES 8/3

Open House Free classes, food, prizes, more Burn Athletic 7910 Skyland Ridge Pkwy 919-957-2876 www.burnathletic.com

REGISTRATIONS, CAMPS, LESSONS Jul

Ultra5 Soccer Camps

Pool, darts and more 5800 Duraleigh Rd 919-783-5448 www.sharkysnc.com

Boys, girls; various age groups M-F, 12-4 pm; $250 D1 Sports 6330 Mt. Herman Rd 919-825-1298 www.D1Raleigh.com

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Wine Nights Mon, Wed, Sun $5 glasses, $16 bottles Tour of Lebanon Free Samples 2nd, 4th Tue 8201 Brier Creek Pkwy 919-806-5700 www.aladdinseatery.com

Ages 8-11; $50 Fee Athletic Program 2401 Wade Ave 919-831-6836 www.parks.raleighnc.gov

Sharky’s Place

Aladdin’s Eatery

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Wild Turkey Lounge (Angus Barn) Live Music Nightly 9401 Glenwood Ave. 919-781-2444 www.angusbarn.com

Summer Volleyball Camps Triangle Volleyball Club Girls and boys; ages 2-12 Full/Half-day camps, clinics 919-544-9400 info@trianglevolleyball.org www.trianglevolleyball.org

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Sports and Day Camps Trinity Academy 10224 Baileywick Rd 919-786-0114 www.trinityacademy.com

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Sports Summer Camps Leesville Road High 8409 Leesville Rd www.leesvilleathletics.com

Youth Volleyball Registration

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Youth Cheerleading Registration Age 7-13; $48 Fee Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd 919-420-2340 www.raleigh.gov

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Youth Little League Tackle Football Registration Age 9-11; $48 Fee Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd 919-420-2340 www.raleigh.gov

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Youth Mitey Mite Tackle Football Registration Age 7-9; $48 Fee Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd 919-420-2340 www.raleigh.gov 919 Magazine BC

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WALKS, RACES, GOLF 7/4

Firecracker 100K, 50K Ride 8 am Saltbox Village, Cary www.capcycling.org

7/24

5th Annual Great Open Jump/Imagination Celebration Autism Speaks Benefit 6-9 pm; donation for admission Pump It Up 10700 World Trade Blvd, Brier Creek 919-828-3344 www.pumpitupparty.com

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Run with Heart 5K 8 am Town Hall Dr, Morrisville www.runwithheart.org www.919Magazine.com

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Kids in Training Youth Triathlon

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8:30 am; ages 5-17; $30 Brier Creek Country Club 9400 Club Hill Dr, Raleigh www.kidsintraining.org

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Fishing Fun 10 am Umstead Park 8801 Glenwood Ave 919-571-4170 www.ncparks.gov

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19th Annual 5K Raleigh Run for Life 8 am WakeMed Soccer Park 201 Soccer Park Dr 919-815-1369 blk4jmj@gmail.com www.raleighrunforlife.org

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Canoeing Skills I for Young Adults

4TH OF JULY EVENTS

Age 16-20 10 am Umstead Park 8801 Glenwood Ave 919-571-4170 www.ncparks.gov

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July 4th at the State Capital 11 am-3 pm NC State Capital 1 E. Edenton St 919-733-4994 www.visitraleigh.com

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Junior Park Ranger

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Light the Night Walk Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Benefit Oct 5 – Downtown Durham Oct 12 – Downtown Raleigh www.lightthenight.org/nc

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Age 6-12 3 pm Umstead Park 8801 Glenwood Ave 919-571-4170 www.ncparks.gov

Historic Independence Day Open House An Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration

11 am-4 pm Joel Lane Museum House 728 W. Hargett St 919-833-3431 www.visitraleigh.com

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NC Symphony’s Triangle’s Best Independence Day Celebration Gates open 5 pm; concert, 7:30 pm Free admission Koka Booth Amphitheater Cary 8003 Regency Pkwy 919-462-2052 www.boothamphitheatre.com

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919 ›› FAMILY PROFILE

A Very Healthy Brier Creek Lifestyle Important to Busy Vammino Family

By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer

After a circuitous route from Washington, DC, to Florida, and then to Brier Creek, the Vammino family is now happy to call the Spyglass neighborhood their home.

Pete and Dena, along with their two children, Tyler (age 11) and Cecily (age 8) who attend Brier Creek Elementary, love their neighbors and their close proximity to many conveniences. “We practically never need to leave Brier Creek,” said Dena.

We practically never need to leave Brier Creek.

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Vammino Family Profile PARENTS: RESIDENCE: CHILDREN: PETS:

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Originally from Nebraska, Dena, grew up in Washington, DC, attended Virginia Tech, and met Pete – originally from Washington, DC, who also attended Virginia Tech – through friends from college. Both Dena and Pete telecommute for their jobs with CACI and Oracle Corp., respectively.

As a business analyst, Dena specializes in software requirements and quality assurance, while Pete is a senior manager in the solution support engineering organization where he manages the applications architecture customer segment for North America.

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a runner, having completed three marathons and 13 half-marathons and teaches spin and HIIT classes at Fitness Connection and Burn Athletic. “I love staying active and having that influence on the kids,” said Dena. “The kids basically grew up in

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the gym, as I started teaching when Cecily was only two years old.” Pete enjoys running and working out, but especially loves helping out with son Tyler’s basketball and baseball teams.

Tyler loves sports and when not playing baseball, basketball, and lacrosse, he is watching sports cheering on his favorite football team, “VA Tech”.

Tyler has also competed in two IronKid races, the first time qualifying for Nationals in Florida. Daughter Cecily is on a travel competitive cheerleading and hip-hop team and spends six hours a week at Carolina Legacy gym. She also has the acting bug, auditioning for movies and shows – and recently Photos by Eliza Kay Photography performed the role of the Wicked Witch of the West in a Brier Creek Elementary play. And both kids spend a lot of As a family, the Vamminos love time at the Brier Creek Community to vacation together, most recently at Center after school and during Disney World and on a cruise with their breaks. “We love the counselors and, of neighbors. Next up, a family favorite course, the convenience,” said Dena.

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919 ›› VOLUNTEER PROFILE

19-Year-Old Enjoys Helping Others As WakeMed Brier Creek Volunteer

By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer

Nineteen-year-old Naga Nunna is making a difference as a committed volunteer for the WakeMed Health and Hospital Brier Creek Healthplex Emergency Department.

As a biology major at North Carolina State University, Nunna’s future plans include a career in the healthcare field, and she appreciates the opportunity to serve as a volunteer in the emergency department. “I hope to learn the different goals an emergency department focuses on rather than the vision found in general hospitals,” said Nunna. “I enjoy helping others because I become content in fulfilling random acts of kindness to people who need help the most.”

I enjoy helping others because I become content in fulfilling random acts of kindness to people who need help the most.

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A resident of Wyndmoor community in South Durham, Nunna and her parents relocated to the area last summer from Texas, where they had lived for seven years. While in Texas, Nunna graduated from the Texas Academy 14

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quarters to represent this fascination,� said Nunna.

In addition to her volunteer work, Nunna is a member of the Global Health Programs committee for the Center for Student Leadership, Ethics & Public Service at NC State University. The members strive to educate and raise awareness on global health issues to the NCSU and local communities.

As a volunteer for the Brier Creek Healthplex Emergency Department, Nunna enjoys being a part of the welcoming experience provided to patients who need immediate help. The robust volunteer program at WakeMed Health and Hospital is highly recognized and regarded for accumulating more than 150,000 hours of service, and Nunna noted her pride in being a part of this exceptional organization.

Naga Nunna Profile VOLUNTEER AFFILIATION: WakeMed Health and Hospital,

Brier Creek Healthplex Emergency Department (www.wakemed.org) AGE: 19 EDUCATION: Student, NC State University RESIDENCE: Wyndmoor Community, South Durham INTERESTS: Photography, piano

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919 ›› STUDENT PROFILE

By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer

Like many of her peers at Leesville Road High School, graduating senior and honor roll student Katie Kuhlman couldn’t be more excited and proud to be a member of the 2013 graduating class. What sets this Brier Creek resident apart, however, is facing and working hard to overcome many physical and emotional challenges throughout her life.

Kuhlman was born with cerebral palsy and has physical challenges due to her “weak” muscles on the right side of her body. Although she didn’t walk until she was three and a half years old, Kuhlman was determined to walk when her younger brother showed her how to do it. Through hard work and determination, she successfully developed her own way of walking, which enables her to easily get around. Kuhlman also has mental and emotional challenges, and because she cannot process thoughts and words like others, has adapted her own way of communicating and verbalizing her thoughts and feelings.

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Brier Creek’s Katie Kuhlman Overcomes All Challenges and ‘Just Keeps Trying’

Katie has the tenacity to just keep trying, just keep trying…

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At age 22, Kuhlman continues to grow, learn, and overcome her challenges with the help and support of her parents, Mike and Beth Kuhlman, brother John – currently studying at East Carolina University – and tutor and best friend, Tahnee, her CAP-MR/ DD worker. CAP-MR/DD stands for Community Alternatives Program for Persons with Mental Retardation/ Photos by Reflections by Cathy Foreman

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Developmental Disabilities, a special Medicaid program started in 1983 to serve individuals with the mental retardation/developmental disabilities who would otherwise require care in an intermediate care facility. The program allows these individuals the opportunity to be served in the community instead of residing in an institutional or group home setting.

Immediately after graduation, Katie has set her sights on going to work at Life Experiences Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides fulfilling employment for adults with

developmental disabilities. Katie enjoys caring for her two dogs, Daisy and Pepper, playing on her iPad and computer, music, dancing, and cheerleading. As a four year member of the Carolina Legacy Superstar cheerleading squad, Kuhlman is part of a group of special needs and high school/all-star cheerleaders who work together performing and competing.

Mom Beth likens her daughter’s approach to achieving her goals in life to Dory’s philosophy in the animated movie, Finding Nemo: Just keep swimming; just keep swimming. “Katie has the tenacity to just keep trying, just keep trying…,” said Beth.

Katherine ‘Katie” Kuhlman Profile AGE: 22 SCHOOL: Leesville Road High School (graduating senior) PARENTS: Beth and Mike Kuhlman RESIDENCE: Brier Creek Country Club SIBLINGS: John Kuhlman, 20 (ECSU student) PETS: Daisy, Pepper (black Labrador retrievers) INTERESTS: Taking care of dogs; watching movies; playing games

on iPad and computer; music; American Girl dolls

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Longo Happy He Traveled Long Road to Brier Creek

By G. CLEVELAND KILGORE 919 Magazine Writer

It’s been a long road for Marc Longo to Brier Creek Elementary School, but he’s very glad he traveled it.

“My parents owned a restaurant when I was growing up,” he said. “I always can remember in my spare time and weekends helping out the family business. It gave me a great respect and understanding that its all aspects of the business that makes a truly great place – and if you work hard and can do what you love, you will never work a day in your life.”

Café Manager at the Brier Creek campus, Longo secured his culinary degree at Johnson and Wales University in Charleston, SC – and trained at numerous restaurants and hotels, including Embassy Suites, Outback Steak House, P.F. Chang’s and others.

He even co-hosted a local Public Broadcasting food show for a time.

But he feels at home now that he’s spent four years with the Wake County Public School System.

“As BCES Café’ Manager, I make sure the students choose a balanced and delicious school lunch,” Longo stressed. “Some of my responsibilities are to greet students when they arrive to breakfast. I also prepare production records each day and order all the food. But customer service is the key; if you don’t know your school’s needs, you are not setting up for success.”

So what’s does he enjoy most about his position at BCES? “Seeing all the happy faces,” he said, emphatically.

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instant response to your efforts, whether it’s negative or positive.”

A Clayton, NC, resident, Longo is married to Kim (who works at INC Research) and father of three children. In his spare time, he enjoys collecting coins and enjoying the outdoors. His culinary inspiration was a strong Italian heritage. “My fondest memory was cooking with my grandmother Rose,” he said. “She would start Saturday mornings making gravy for dinner. We would be in the kitchen all day rolling meatballs that everyone would snack on all day long.”

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Restaurant life is hard on a family, with long hours and unpredictable days off. I am blessed to do what I love and maximize the time I have with my family.

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he wants to be. “My family is 100 percent,” he emphasized.

“This is the reason why I’m even here with WCPSS; restaurant life is hard on a family, with long hours and unpredictable days off. I am blessed to do what I love and maximize the time I have with my family.”

Photos by Ame Deaton

Marc Longo Profile AGE: 39 POSITION: Café Manager, Brier Creek Elementary RESIDENCE: Clayton, NC FAMILY: Wife, Kim; three children INTERESTS: Coins, history, cooking, outdoors

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Art of Style Summer Fashion Show Success, Despite Thunderstorms The Art of Style’s Summer Charity Fashion Show and Auction at the Cottages at Brier Creek to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in May was a big success — despite a seasonal thunderstorm that cut short the festive event (although it was completed a week later at an alternate venue).

Hosted by Kendra Leonard, The Art of Style’s owner, the event featured a silent auction, wine tasting, food tasting and bone marrow registration and more.

Corporate sponsor for the annual event was 919 Magazine. Other sponsors and vendors included: Total Production

(lighting, runway, and staging); Grand Rental Station (chairs); Gypsy Divers (pool runway installation); Ben Farell from Custom Benefit Auctions (Auctioneer); Andrew Arrowsmith (deejay); Gus Samarco, Dimitri Wiliams, Karen Diaz, Stan Chambers, Amy Edwards, Sam Rossi, Mason Bovender, and Pascal Monmoine (photographers); Donnica Whitsett and Eric Treants of Christian Dior (makeup); Brandon Partin of Douglas Carroll Salon and Zachary Hewett of La Therapie Spa at Preston (hairstylists); and Aladdin’s, Gigi’s Cupcakes, Kasturi, Nama

Kiss, Nourish, and Zayka (food).

Models included Sheldon Lanier, Ann Margaret Clinton, Jason Long, Kyara Crayton, Kevin Campbell, Gracie Updyke, Lal Chand, Fatima N’Dure, Christian Clinton, Sophia Hyder, Robert Michael Taylor, Hilary Cooper, Hank Murphy, Charlene Peterson Morgan, Joe Kolousek, Winter Lindberg Kilgore, Brenneman Anderson, Brit Stephens, Chris Lazerk, Nancy Tuck Nickel, Kayla Prosseda, Leilani Claros, Diego Brown, Kiani Claros, Luis Brown, Lily Sutton, Jack Henry Sutton, Morgan Stone, Kiam Plaum, Fatounoella Jobe, Oliver Coleman, Ann Marie Gresham, and Maya Shah.

The Art of Style is located at Alexander Promenade Place in Brier Creek. For information, call 919-596-3836 or visit www.theartof style.com.

Check 919 Magazine for details on the upcoming

Excitement builds prior to the Art of Style Summer Fashion Show in Brier Creek

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Brier Creek-based Triangle Apartment Association Offers Event Space, Programs Triangle Apartment Association offers meeting, training and event space in Brier Creek – complete with ample parking, state of the art technology and no catering restrictions.

Available space includes a small conference room (seats 10) at $37.50 an hour; a large conference room (seats 20) at $50 an hour; and the TAA/CRC Education Center (seats 82) at $75 an hour.

For information on securing the space, call 919-782-1165.

Triangle Apartment Association also has several upcoming sessions at the TAA/CRC Education Center. Among the programs: Thunderstorms loom in the background at the Brier Creek fashion show

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p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 24. Information on programs available to IRO members and Triangle property managers. Various agencies and non-profits will explain their roles in the various programs.

Catering by the Q-Shack. $25. Register at fdean@ triangleaptassn.org.

• Certified Pool-Spa Operator Course and Exam: Saturdays, July 20 and July 27. $259. Register at www.triangleaptassn.org.

• Section 608EPA Certification and Testing for Technical Service Personnel: Saturdays, Aug. 17 and Aug. 24. $259. Register at www.triangleaptassn.org.

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12-Year-Old Brier Creek Golfer Scores an Ace

By G. CLEVELAND KILGORE 919 Magazine Writer

Thanks, Dad. “I have played golf for four or five years,” said 12-year-old Holly McCann, a resident of the Augusta neighborhood in Brier Creek and student at St. Timothy’s School in North Raleigh. “When I was younger, I used to go to the driving range with my dad when he wanted to practice. He taught me how to play.”

And she plays very well – well enough to reach a milestone that even the most avid golfers rarely enjoy: A hole in one.

The daughter of Denise and Matt McCann, Holly aced the 14th hole using a Ping G15 7 iron during the Peggy Kirk Bell Open Championship at

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That night we went out to dinner and I had a slice of raspberry cheesecake to celebrate.

HOLLY McCANN the Salisbury Country Club in May. “I was extremely excited when I made my hole in one,” said Holly. “There were several groups on the tee and my mom and dad also witnessed it. That night we went out to dinner and I had a slice of raspberry cheesecake to celebrate.”

Playing with 23 other golfers in the Futures Division at Salisbury, Holly finished third. She is currently ranked third on the Peggy Kirk Bell Tour Order of Merit, out of 113 girls age 12 to 17. She is also ranked 23rd

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nationally in the Class of 2019 by the Junior Golf Scoreboard Rankings. This past winter, Holly won two major tournaments and qualified for the Callaway Junior World Championship in San Diego and the US Kids World Championships in Pinehurst.

Holly competes on St. Timothy’s co-ed golf team, coached by Jimmy Hamilton from Wildwood Green Golf Club. “Coach Hamilton has really helped me with my short game (putting and chipping),” Holly said. “I also started taking swing lessons

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from Chase Duncan from NC State about a year ago – and he has helped me to improve tremendously.”

At St. Timothy’s, she was her golf team’s MVP and has been on the “Straight A” honor roll all year at school – where the rising 7th Grader’s favorite subjects are history and math.

When not on the golf course, Holly can be found cooling off in the pool with friends or reading a book. She plans to study economics in college, while playing golf – and hopes to work in the golf industry some day.

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Tropical Storm’s Record Rainfall Creates Flooding in Brier Creek Record rainfall overwhelmed streams and creeks in North Raleigh when Tropical Storm Andrea — the first named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season — passed directly over the region in early June.

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Airport recorded more than 5 in. of rain in just a few hours, causing street flooding in the Brier Creek area. Water rescues by emergency services personnel were necessary to remove motorists from swamped vehicles from at least three locations:

Emergency services personnel were forced to rescue motorists in several locations during flooding in June, including near Lumley and Brier Creek Parkway

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T.W. Alexander and Glenwood; Fast Park Drive and Westgate (just off Glenwood and I-540), and Lumley and Brier Creek Parkway (near the Brierdale Shopping Center and the main entrance to Brier Creek Country Club subdivision).

Glenwood Avenue, Leesville Road, Ray Road, Lumley and Brier Creek Parkway all were blocked to traffic by floodwaters from small creeks and streams or runoff for at least some portion of the day.

A number of local residents also reported damage due to uprooted trees and water entering homes.

Brier Creek Resident on Hand for NASDAQ Opening Bell Sanmina Corporation’s Mike Giggey and Jure Sola, Chairman and CEO – and other members of the management team – marked the company’s 20th anniversary on NASDAQ recently by participating in the ringing of the stock market’s opening bell recently. Giggey is a Brier Creek resident. Sanmina is an integrated manufacturing solutions company that makes optical, electronic and mechanical products.

Interim WCPSS Superintendent Awaits Merrill’s Arrival Cathy Q. Moore is the new Wake County Schools’ interim superintendent, to serve until the arrival of the district’s new permanent superintendent — Dr. Jim Merrill.

Moore — principal at North Raleigh’s Sanderson High School from 2000 to 2008 — has served as Deputy Superintendent for School Performance since September 2011, and previously worked as area superintendent for the Central Region for three years.

Merrill, appointed in June, is expected to arrive Aug. 1, He is a former Wake County Associate Superintendent of Finance

and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and spent 16 years in the district.

Merrill is currently Superintendent of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools, the third largest school division in Virginia.

“I am both excited and honored to be chosen as the next superintendent of the Wake County Public School System. This system has a legacy of high student achievement, a community that supports its schools, and is viewed as a leader in the state and the nation,” Merrill said in a WCPSS release. “We shall continue to herald our student successes and push each child to his or her next level of accomplishment.”of Randolph County Schools on July 1.

Pay it Forward Fertility Foundation proudly announces 5th annual gala!

Come join us for a night of dinner, dancing, and giving at The Pavilions at The Angus Barn.

Please scan QR code for more information about Pay it Forward Fertility Foundation.

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For more information about Pay It Forward Fertility Foundation or to make a donation to this worthy cause, visit our website or make a check payable to Pay It Forward Fertility Foundation and mail to: PIFFF; 8311 Brier Creek Parkway • Suite 105-111 • Raleigh, NC 27617.

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Pink Play Day

Brier Creek Ready for Annual Effort To Fight Breast Cancer

By G. CLEVELAND KILGORE 919 Magazine Writer

The 12th Annual Pink Play Day is scheduled for Oct. 10 at Brier Creek Country Club, and – on a single day – it includes a ladies’ golf tournament, a tennis tournament, table games (such as bridge, mahjong, stitch & sew, etc.), and a health fair.

“Everyone starts at the clubhouse for breakfast, and then meets back for lunch at 1:30 p.m. Along with these events we have a raffle and a silent auction,” said Sheila Connor, event chair. “In previous years we have had a speaker, but for 2013 we are instead hosting a mini health fair, which will be open to all women in the community (not just those participating in the events).”

Pink Play Day is a fundraising and educational event to increase awareness of breast cancer and to help fund the research being done to cure it. Play For P.I.NK. (www.playforpink.org) works to research and cure cancer. “We also use the day to reach out to the women in the community to educate them about not just breast cancer, but women’s health in general,” Connor said.

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Pictured left to right are Barbara Croff, Sheila Connor, Jeanne Tedrow and Deb Baltz

“We start the day with an early breakfast and meet back for lunch at 1:30 p.m.,” Connor said. “While the various games are taking place, we’ll also have tables set up in the clubhouse supporting our health fair.”

The events are all open to the entire Brier Creek community,” Connor said. “Our golf tournament is limited due to capacity on the course, and it generally sells out pretty quickly, but ladies can also attend just the lunch in lieu of the games — and we will have the health fair open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.”

A vital part of the event is the donations received from the community, Connor noted. “Those range from sponsorships (both from corporations and individuals) to donations of items for the

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auction and raffle,” she said. “We have attendees not just from Brier Creek, but from numerous clubs in the area, and from people outside the state. Last year we had guests from as far away as New Jersey and Michigan. We also have a committee of volunteers who run these events, and we are always looking for assistance.”

Sponsored by the Brier Creek Ladies Golf Association and organized by a committee of volunteers, the event gives 100 percent of the net proceeds from the event to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (www.bcrfcure.org).

The event is really all about having fun. “The ladies go all out in terms of dressing up for the event, and you will see everything from pink wigs to pink tutus all over the place,” Connor said. “We are especially excited to be growing the educational portion of the day and look forward to some of our major sponsors, such as the local hospitals, medical specialty groups, and others participating. The chef prepares an amazing lunch, and the auction and raffle never fails to be a huge hit.”

Pink Play Day DATE: Oct. 10 LOCATION: Brier Creek Country Club EVENTS: Golf, tennis, games, health fair CAUSE: Play for Pink INFORMATION: www.briercreek4pink.org

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Last year’s event attracted close to 200 participants, and raised nearly $22,000. This year’s goal is $25,000. “We are all aware of the great needs around us for so many important causes, and grateful for every person who donates their time and/or money for such a vital cause,” Connor said. “It’s doubtful that any 919 Magazine readers have not been directly affected or known someone affected by this disease, and the only way to end the suffering is to find a cure.”

Connor became involved in the event for a couple of reasons: Several people close to her suffered from the disease, and inspiration came from the amazing Brier Creek ladies who give so much time and effort to the cause. “I hope to see many new faces involved this year, helping our committee grow this event,” she said. “You don’t need to spend a lot of time (I have a job as well) and you will have a great time!”

For information on the event or to volunteer, email

We also use the day to reach out to the women in the community to educate them about not just breast cancer, but women’s health in general.

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Inflatables at the Brier Creek Elementary Spring Carnival come in many shapes

Face painting was just one of many attractions for youths at the BCES event in May

Climbing the 24-foot wall at the BCES Spring Carnival

Inflatables were a big attraction for kids at the BCES Spring Carnival

Games were available for young and old at the Brier Creek event

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Striking a pose at the Brier Creek Elementary PTA event in May

On a warm day in Brier Creek, snow cones and icy drinks make a difference!

Brier Creek Elementary carnival was perfect for youngsters, with plenty of room to play

Hanging out with friends at the annual BCES Spring Carnival

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Work is underway to modernize Terminal 1: This “new” space will be the home of Southwest Airlines at RDU and will provide space for future growth and additional carriers.

Construction is expected to be complete in early 2014.

Courtesy of Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority

Recently, the American Cancer Society encouraged community residents to join the global Relay For Life movement.

The Relay For Life of Leesville/Brier Creek/RTP event was an opportunity for participants to honor cancer survivors, remember lost loved ones, and raise awareness.

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Students participated in a variety of athletic events at Brier Creek Elementary’s annual Field Day this past Spring.

Enjoying a bed of clover in the late spring near Lake Crabtree

Members of Brier Creek Country Club celebrated Memorial Day in May with ceremonies, games and a holiday cookout at the pool.

Students playing “ball” during Brier Creek Elementary School Field Day this past Spring.

Exotic flowers near the water’s edge at Lake Crabtree County Park

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Nearly 80 Years Of Fun and Frolic Umstead State Park Offers Wilderness At City’s Doorstep

Unique flora and fauna native to North Carolina can be found throughout Umstead State Park. The varying forest types provide habitat for beavers, raccoons, deer, and a multitude of bird species.

Most of the acreage for Umstead State Park was assembled in 1934 under the Resettlement Administration, a short-lived New Deal federal agency that converted worn-out farmland to other uses.

Reedy Creek State Park — now the southern portion of the park — originally was established for African-Americans in 1950.

The two parks were combined as Umstead State Park in 1966.

There are more than 30 miles of trails in Umstead State Park, some for hiking, some for biking, some for horseback riding.

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Tucked between the busy I-40 and Highway 70 corridors just south of Raleigh-Durham International Airport, William B. Umstead State Park is a sprawling 5,579-acre, easily accessible getaway of trees, trails, lakes, and creeks. Construction on the park began in 1934, which was largely built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Works Progress Administration – with four camps and picnic and day-use facilities opening to the public in 1937. Today, the park is divided into two main sections (Crabtree Creek and Reedy Creek) and provides a place to escape the hustle and bustle of the Triangle, enjoy wildlife, wait for a fish to bite, take a hike, or ride a horse through the woods. Park Supt.

Scott Letchworth provides keen insight on the park for 919 Magazine readers – and explains the virtues of having a wilderness area right at the city’s doorstep.

While early farming efforts were successful, poor cultivation practices and one-crop production led to depletion and erosion of the soil at what is now Umstead State Park. During the Great Depression, farmers made futile attempts to grow cotton in worn-out soil around Crabtree Creek.

A Conversation with William B. Umstead State Park Superintendent Scott Letchworth: What is William B. Umstead State Park’s history?

In the late 1800’s to early 1900s, the area consisted of small farms and mills. Corn was the primary crop, which also supported the mills. Due to poor soil conditions and no crop rotation, many of these farms – while initially successful – were not doing well. In 1934, federal and state agencies united to buy 5,000 acres of this sub-marginal land to develop a recreation area. The Civilian Conservation Corps, as well as the Works Progress Administration, helped construct the site – and four camps, along with day-use and picnic facilities, were built and the park opened to the public in 1937. Many of those initial buildings and structures are still in use today. The park was purchased from the federal government by the state of North Carolina in 1943 for $1.

In 2014, Umstead State Park will celebrate its 80th birthday since origination (also when NC Parks will celebrate its 100th anniversary). Activities are planned for both occasions.

What are the major benefits of Umstead State Park?

This park provides an oasis of nature in a rapidly developing urban environment. The park offers scenic beauty, opportunities for environmental education, and a location for outdoor recreation – such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, camping, and being immersed in nature. The park offers a respite from the hectic, developed pace of the surrounding area.

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How is the park funded?

The park is funded by the State of North Carolina, contributions from our friends’ group, The Umstead Coalition, and by grants from businesses, such as REI.

What makes Umstead State Park unique?

Each state park has something that makes it stand out, whether it is a natural feature or a particular location. William B. Umstead State Park is unique in its location, natural and cultural resources, and the opportunities for recreation that exist. Umstead is located in a rapidly expanding urban area. The park’s history as reclaimed farmland and park development by the CCC is a demonstration of forest reclamation and the benefit of preserving land for parks. Umstead, while not the only park with trails, does have an impressive network of hiking and multi-use trails.

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Spreading across 55 acres, Big Lake is the largest of the three lakes that dot the park. Canoes and rowboats are available for rent at Big Lake.

And if you’re on the water, why not fish? Fishing is also an option at Sycamore and Reedy Creek lakes.

What is available to see and do at Umstead State Park?

The park has two entrances, one located on Highway 70, and the other at Harrison Avenue off I-40. These entrances offer access to 20 miles of hiking trail, 13 miles of multi-use trail open to pedestrians, horses, and bicycles (horse trailers must enter on the Highway 70 side of the park) picnicking, fishing, overnight camping, group camp facilities – including two large historic CCC camps, complete with cabins, dining halls, and shower facilities – canoe rental on the weekends in the spring and summer, environmental education programs on a wide variety of topics led by ranger staff, a visitor center with a museum, and acres of undisturbed wilderness to enjoy and explore.

What are various programs and activities provided at the park?

The park offers a wide variety of environmental and educational programs. Some of our programs offered include guided hikes, canoe programs, fishing classes, snakes, park wildlife, and basic orientation. We also have entered into a fishing tackle loaner program with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. This program provides fishing equipment (poles, etc.) that can be checked out for free from our visitor center. All someone needs is a North Carolina fishing license and some bait. In addition, when children check out equipment and return it for the first time, they are given a new tackle box to keep. All of our programs are advertised on our park website (www.ncparks.gov).

What is the most popular program or activity offer at the park?

We have a great turnout on many of our programs. Our fishing classes have been particularly popular with children and parents. We will also be adding a new fly fishing class.

The park will provide fly rods and instruction for beginners.

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We hope that everyone uses and enjoys the park, tells others about their experiences, and helps us to preserve and protect this valuable resource.

SCOTT LETCHWORTH

What is the most important aspect of what the park provides the community?

The park offers nearly 6,000 acres of undeveloped wilderness. This land will always be preserved and protected for future generations.

What is your professional background?

I have been the superintendent at Umstead State Park since October 2007, so about 5½ years. Prior to that, I worked as a park ranger at Kerr Lake State Recreation Area and Falls Lake State Recreation Area. Prior to becoming a ranger, I was a seasonal employee with Jordan Lake State Recreation Area and also worked as a park attendant at Hemlock Bluffs in Cary.

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

What I enjoy most about the job is the variety that it offers.

Rangers receive training as environmental educators, medical first responders, wilderness search and rescue, wildland fire fighting, and are commissioned law enforcement officers. All of this training and the nature of the job means that each day is a new experience. The most rewarding part of the job for me is the moment in a program or hike when you know you made an impression or connection with someone. You can tell that something you showed someone has made a significant impact that the person will always remember.

Big beech trees, oaks, dogwoods, red maples, tulip poplars and eastern redbuds provide plenty of shade along the trails at Umstead State Park.

You’ll also find mountain laurel, rhododendrons and wild azaleas that provide a splash of color.

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Who Was William Bradley Umstead?

William B. Umstead State Park was named in honor of a former North Carolina governor and U.S. Senator in 1966.

Umstead was born in the Durham County town of Bahama in 1895 and earned his degree in history from UNC-Chapel Hill.

He taught high school history, served as an officer and saw combat in France during World War I, attended Trinity College (now Duke University) law school, and became a solicitor (now known as District Attorney).

What is your personal background?

I grew up in Cary and went to Apex High School.

I was very involved in scouting, where I earned the rank of Eagle Scout and I was also involved in Apex High School’s marching band. I attended college at Appalachian State University and graduated in 1996 with a degree in Recreation and Park Management with minors in biology and criminal justice.

Are there any specific plans for changes at Umstead State Park?

Each park has a general management plan (GMP) that lays out goals and direction for the future development of the park. Our next project will be working to preserve one of the historic CCC structures.

We have plans to protect the Sycamore dining hall by installing a new roof and replacing rotten siding and beams. Our goal is to be able to open the mess hall for use by the public. The project is being funded through a grant awarded to The Umstead Coalition by REI.

What are Umstead State Park’s biggest needs?

We hope that everyone uses and enjoys the park, tells others about their experiences, and helps us to preserve and protect this valuable resource.

(Umstead State Park) offers a respite from the hectic, developed pace of the surrounding area.

SCOTT LETCHWORTH

An active Democrat, Umstead served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1933 to 1939. In this role, he worked to protect the tobacco industry and use national dollars to benefit his district and state by securing funds for rural electrification, soil conservation, Farm Home Administration, and the Tobacco Experiment Station.

He was appointed to the U.S. Senate in 1946, and elected governor in 1952 – but suffered a heart attack only two days after his inauguration.

Despite ill-health for the next two years, he sought to create a “better tomorrow” by increasing government spending and regulation and tackling controversial issues. According to biographer A.W. Stewart, his plans included a 10 percent salary increase for teachers, motor vehicle inspections, and high school driver’s training programs. He wanted the state to build more schools and more programs and facilities for the mentally ill. He encouraged the state to diversify its economy and called for a referendum regarding the sale of liquor in the state.

Umstead is perhaps most known for his 1954 leadership.

That year, the U.S. Supreme Court issued the Brown v.

Board of Education decision and required public school integration. Many historians credit Umstead for his leadership decisions that eliminated “intemperate actions” among some of North Carolina’s citizens and legislators.

The governor died later in 1954, and is buried at Mount Tabor Church Cemetery in Durham.

Does the park need volunteers to support its programs or projects?

If you had one wish for the park going forward, what would it be?

We have a great group of volunteers and can always use more; in fact, many of our projects and improvements were accomplished by volunteers. To volunteer, visit www. umsteadcoalition.org or email scott.letchworth@ncparks.gov.

I want to see the park loved and enjoyed by the citizens of North Carolina and for the land to be preserved for future generations.

If you could add one program or activity to the park, what would it be?

Please come out and visit the park. We are open year around, except for Christmas Day.

I’m very excited about the possibility of adding fly fishing to the programs that we offer. Visitors will have the opportunity to attend a class that provides beginner instruction and equipment for use in the program. It will be a great way to learn about the sport.

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William B. Umstead State Park Profile ADDRESS: 8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27617 PHONE: 919-571-4170 WEBSITE: www.ncparks.gov EMAIL: scott.letchworth@ncparks.gov YEAR OPENED: Land purchased in 1934; first park facilities open to public in 1937; state of North Carolina purchases park from federal government in 1943 SIZE: 5,721 acres (nearly 9 sq. mi.)

VISITATION: 1,175,077 (2012) SUPERINTENDENT: Scott Letchworth KEY PERSONNEL: 7 rangers, 4 maintenance mechanics, 2 office assistants, and 6-7 seasonal employees HOURS: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Nov-Feb

8 a.m.-8 p.m., Mar-Apr and Sep-Oct

8 a.m.-9 p.m., May-Aug

(Closed Christmas Day)

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Is there anything else you wish to communicate to readers of 919 Magazine?

When the land that is now Umstead State Park was settled many years ago, the residing families subsequently introduced ornamental plant species into their landscapes. While the plants provided enjoyment and aesthetics, many were non-native and invasive. Once the park was established, these species were left unabated and continued to grow with an impact on native vegetation. The prevalence of non-native plants and their affect on the ecology can still be seen within the park.

Scott Letchworth Profile POSITION: Superintendent,

William B. Umstead State Park TENURE: 5½ years CAREER BACKGROUND: 16½ years with NC State Parks EDUCATION: B.S., Appalachian State University RESIDENCE: Raleigh HOMETOWN: Cary INTERESTS: Fishing, camping, backpacking, boating

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Umstead State Park Activities Boating

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Rent a canoe or rowboat at Big Lake’s boathouse, open on weekends beginning the first weekend in April through the second weekend in October. Boat rentals are $5 for the first hour and $3 for each additional hour (cash or check only). Boathouse hours are from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with the last boats being rented out at 3:30 p.m.

Mountain bike trails follow the same roads as the bridle trails and are entered at the same points. Bike trailhead parking is also available down Sycamore Road past Maple Hill Lodge. Mountain bikes are prohibited on the hiking trails.

Bridle Trails For people who prefer horseback, about 13 miles of bridle trails travel through some of the most scenic and secluded parts of the park. Signs mark the equestrian trails. Horses are restricted to these trails and are not permitted in other areas of the park, including hiking trails. Bridle trailhead parking is available on Sycamore Road, past Maple Hill Lodge. All visitors with horses must be able to provide proof of a negative equine infectious anemia (Coggins) test while visiting North Carolina State Parks. All equestrians must check in at the Visitor Center prior to riding on the multiuse trails.

Camping The tent/trailer campground is open Mar. 15 through Dec. 15.

Twenty-eight campsites, well shaded by a hardwood forest, offer picnic tables and grills. Hookups are not available, but drinking water and restrooms with showers are centrally located.

• The youth tent camp offers tent sites, a pit privy, fire ring, two picnic tables and running water. The camp accommodates up to 25 people.

• Maple Hill Lodge is also available for groups. Facilities include a fireplace, drinking water, fire ring, picnic tables and restrooms. The lodge, which houses up to 25 people, is a historic landmark built in the 1930 – and is an open room with no furniture (campers must bring their own sleeping bags).

• Two group camps – Camp Crabtree and Camp Lapihio – are available to organizations and non-profit groups. Each camp includes a mess hall, dining area, and washhouses. Located in the heart of the woodlands, each camp offers ample opportunity to explore the wonders of nature. Swimming in Sycamore Lake is a popular group activity. Groups are responsible for providing swimming supervision and water safety. Group camps are open April through October and may be rented daily in spring and fall, or weekly during the summer. Accommodating between 27 and 120 people, an entire camp may be rented or just a unit of cabins (fees vary accordingly).

A minimum of 10 people is required to rent a group camp or unit.

• Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about the park.

• To arrange a special exploration at the park for a group or class, contact the park office.

• Educational materials about the park are available for Grades 3-5 and are correlated to North Carolina’s competency-based curriculum in science, social studies, mathematics and English/language arts. The program introduces students to resource management, from land-use practices that can destroy natural resources to proper land management, restoration, and preservation.

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The Exhibit Hall includes a series of interactive exhibits, oral histories and images by the celebrated depression-era photographer Carl Mydans that guide visitors through the park’s transformation from exhausted farmland in the early 20th century to the dynamic Piedmont forest that exists today. Exhibit include: • “This Old Farmland Has Stories to Tell,” which uses oral histories of past residents to describe daily life on what was once hardscrabble farmland.

• “Mills and the Community” depicts a replica of one of several gristmills found in the park.

• “Park Construction” tells about the selection of the land as a public works project to be called Crabtree Creek Recreational Demonstration Area, and the beginnings of the reclamation of the land by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

• “The Kingdom Game” is a computer interactive exhibit that invites visitors to consider the effects of development and preservation.

• Two primitive campgrounds are open year round for organizations and non-profit groups that want a more rugged camping experience.

Reservations are required for use of these campgrounds.

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• “The Urban Oasis” shows changes on the land that became the park through a series of aerial photographs.

• Another series of exhibits describes the natural history of the land including stories of weather, soil and wildlife habitats.

Fishing Three manmade lakes are part of the picturesque beauty of the park, the largest being Big Lake on Sycamore Creek. From the parking lot in the Crabtree Creek section, a broad gravel path leads to this 55-acre body of water. Further downstream is Sycamore Lake and, near the intersection of Crabtree and Reedy creeks, is Reedy Creek Lake. Sycamore and Reedy Creek lakes cover about 25 acres each. Fishing is permitted in each lake and in the connecting streams. Common catches include bass, bluegill and crappie.

Hiking Twenty miles of hiking trails provide access to most of the park. Visitors may choose between a short stroll along a nature trail or a more extensive hike into the woods. Either choice will be rewarding as the beauty and diversity of the park’s natural resources are best seen from any one of its many trails.

Picnicking Tables, grills and scenery are provided free of charge. A pine/ hardwood forest forms a canopy for 40 picnic tables in the Crabtree Creek section. Reedy Creek offers 25 tables scattered under the trees. Drinking water, restrooms and parking are conveniently located nearby.

Crabtree Creek has two shelters for group picnics. One shelter accommodates up to 100 people; the second is for smaller gatherings of 20 people or less. A fireplace in each shelter offers an ideal setting for coolweather dining. There are two shelters with fireplaces at Reedy Creek. One accommodates 125 people and has an attached stone deck; the second accommodates 60 people and is accessible. Reservations are suggested.

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919 ›› COMMUNITY Stage Door Dance Productions Plans Summer Dance Camps in Brier Creek

Brier Creek Theater Features Family Films for $1 Regal Brier Creek Stadium 14 plans special summer movies at a discount price through Aug. 7.

Stage Door Dance Productions plans several Summer Dance Camps this year at its Brier Creek location.

Each session includes movement, tumbling, crafts, games, activities, snack time and an informal performance for parents at the end of the week. Early registration is encouraged to guarantee a spot. Among the sessions scheduled: •

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Pirates, Mermaids and Fairies: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; July 1-3; ages 2.5-6; $75 – Explore a Neverland adventure through dance.

Nick Dance: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; July 22-26; ages 2.5-6; $115 – Join the dance party with favorite Nick Jr. friends, including Yo Gabba Gabba, the Backyardigans, and the Fresh Beat Band.

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World of Dance: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; July 29-Aug. 2; ages 2.5-6; $115 – Explore the worldly dance styles of Aladdin, Brave and The Lion King.

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Tutu Fun Mini-Camp: 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.; July 27; ages 2-6; $35 (including custom tutu).

Discounts are available when registering for multiple camps.

The family-friendly movies start at 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Wednesday, beginning July 2 with the showing of Mr. Poppers’ Penguins (for a complete schedule of the Summer Movie Express films, see Page 8). Admission is only $1.

The theater is located at 8611 Brier Creek Parkway in North Raleigh.

Call 919-361-1115 for more information.

Drop the kids off at Camp Pump It Up where the doors to imaginative play open up through themed activities & events. Our Camps offer active play along with creative thinking to build healthy bodies & minds.

Brier Creek’s Pump It Up Plans Summer Camps for Ages 4-12

Creek Dates Pump It Up in BrierEnrollment plans a series of camps3this Day or 1 Day April 2 - 4th Enrollment summer 4-12. Option April 23 - 25thfor youths ages Camps3are Day or 1 Day May 7 -Jump-N-Art 9th July 16-18 Option Mayscheduled 21 - 23rd for July 9-11,Enrollment and July 23-25, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 3 Day or 1 Day June 11 - 13th p.m. each day. Cost forEnrollment the threeOption June 25 - 27th day camps is $100 ($35 for one Day or 1 Day Julyday 9 - 11th is available), which3includes Enrollment Option July 16 - 18th snacks, all art supplies, inflatable play time and a T-shirt. Participants are asked to bring a bag lunch.

Stage Door Dance is located at 2720 Godley Lane, Suite 101 (in front of Frankie’s Fun Park in Brier Creek). For information, call 919-720-3036 or visit www.stagedoordance.com

Recycle with Rapid Refill Ink has a special recycling event planned for the week of July 22-26: Bring in any empty or unused inkjet or toner cartridges and receive a 15 percent discount on the purchase.

“Hometown Heroes”

A series of Lego Jump-N“Sports, Sports by & More Sports” also Snap Camps Snapology “Fun In the Sun” are planned on Mondays in July (beginning July 8). Scheduled “World Travel” for 9:30 a.m.America” to 2:30 p.m. on July “Celebrating 8, 15, 22 and 29, the cost is $40 per “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” camper – with lunch included. Both “Family Pets” beginners and advanced Lego users welcome participate.

Camp is are from 9:30 amto - 2:30 pm Registration is for available www. $100 per camper 3 day at camp piusnapologycamps.eventbrite.com. $35 for 1 day camp

Themes for the camps include project snacks & tshirt It Upsupplies, is located at “Trains & Automobiles”, “Family Includes all artPump 10700 World Trade Blvd.

For Bag lunch required ~ Ages 4information, to 12 Pets”, and “Summer Fun”.

Special promotions include one free admission to Pump It Up of Raleigh 10700 World Date Trade Blvd “Parents Night Out” with Raleigh, North Carolina 27617 a three-day camp enrollment; or enroll in two three-day pumpitupparty.com 919.828.3344

Rapid Refill Plans Special Recycling Event for Inkjet, Toner Cartridges

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New Waffle House to Open Near RTP A new Waffle House is scheduled to open near Research Triangle Park in South Durham, near the intersection of T.W. Alexander Avenue and South Miami Boulevard.

Rapid Refill Ink began in 2002 and was founded on the idea of turning used, empty cartridges into sustainable products, while saving customers money. By recycling empty cartridges, the use of fossil fuels and the amount of plastic in local landfills is greatly reduced.

Rapid Refill is located at 7851 Alexander Promenade Place, Suite 110 in Brier Creek. For information, call 919-293-0930, email plantationpoint@rapidrefillink. net, or visit www.rapidrefill.com. The event offer is only available July 22-26, 2013 and cannot be combined with other offers. It is only valid on Rapid Refill brand products; OEM products are not included. The exchange of an empty cartridge of the same model, size, and color is required for select HP inkjet cartridges.

The new location will be open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

No firm opening date yet, according to the company – but the location is accepting employment applications at 1-866-923-3530 (for Unit #556).

Waffle House, based in Norcross, GA, has been in business for more than 50 years. For more information, visit www.wafflehouse.com.

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919 ‹‹ COMMUNITY Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens Brier Creek Location Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is now open in Brier Creek, at 7841 Alexander Promenade.

Owned by local residents Brad and Christy Evers, Dickey’s is a Texas-based franchise restaurant that began in 1941 – and prides itself in “authenticity, innovation and barbecue sauce.”

The casual, family-friendly restaurant serves beef brisket, pulled pork, ham, polish sausage, turkey breast and chicken, and a wide array

of home-style sides, from jalapeno beans to macaroni and cheese.

Buttery rolls are served with every meal, along with complimentary ice cream and dill pickles. All meats at the Brier Creek location are smoked in the local restaurant, the same way it was done in Texas in 1941 – with no shortcuts.

Left to right: Debra Hurst (919 Magazine), Christy and Brad Evers (owners of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit), and Scott Hurst (Coldwell Banker Commercial)

Catering is also available at the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Brier Creek.

For more information or to place take out orders, call 919-908-1466; or visit www.dickeys.com.

Teams Pull Airliners To Benefit Special Olympics More than 100 teams participated in the annual Special Olympics North Carolina’s annual Plane Pull at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Crown Trophy & Awards Planning Move To Creedmoor Road in Fall Crown Trophy & Awards of Raleigh plans to move this fall to a new location on Creedmoor Road in North Raleigh.

The new location will be at Stonehenge Market, located at 7412 Creedmoor Road, next to the Harris Teeter. Though no specific date for the move was announced, owners Bob and Pam

Falkenbach hope to open at the new address in September.

Crown Trophy & Awards of Raleigh offers a variety of trophies, medals, plaques, crystal awards, sculptures, engraving, acrylics, advertising specialty items, banners, signs and more. Currently open at 2431 Spring Forest Road, Suite 165, Crown Trophy can be reached at 919-8786565 or crownraleigh@gmail.com.

For more information, visit www.crowntrophy.com/store-148.

Five-person teams from throughout the region competed to move a 30,000-pound Delta Air Lines regional jet over 25 feet in the fastest time in the unique event, which raised funds for the 38,000 North Carolinians with intellectual disabilities. Cumberland County Special Response Team recorded the fastest time, at 9.27 sec.

Tired of Paying for Bicycle Repairs?

Participants in a new threehour course at Brier Creek Community Center can learn how to save money by handling bicycle repairs themselves.

Scheduled for 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Aug. 24, the “Level I” course includes instruction on changing flat tires, adjust gears

and brakes, and perform routine maintenance on all types of bikes – from road bikes and cruisers to mountain bikes and comforts.

Fee for the course is $15, and participants should bring their bicycle and wear clothes that can get dirty.

For more information, call 919-420-2340.

Brier Creek Community Center is located at 10810 Globe Road.

Presented by Credit Suisse, the event was conducted at the UPS Tarmac at 1480 International Drive and sponsored by Delta Air Lines, ResCare, HMS Host, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, UPS, Food Lion, Sheetz, Fitness Connection, Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, Hooters and Mac’s Tavern of Cary.

For more information on the event and Special Olympics North Carolina, visit www.sonc.net.

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919 ›› COMMUNITY Pump It Up’s Autism Speaks Fundraiser July 24 in Brier Creek Pump It Up – partnering with the Autism Speaks organization – is participating in the 5th Annual Great Open Jump/Imagination Celebration at its Brier Creek location in July.

North Raleigh, the fundraising event is open to the public.

All admission donations will go to Autism Speaks, North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization.

Planned for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24 at 10700 World Trade Blvd. in

More than 140 Pump It Up locations across the U.S. are participating in the

event, designed to increase awareness about the disorder that impacts an estimated 1.5 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide.

Pump It Up is located at 10700 World Trade Blvd. For more information, call 919-828-3344 or visit www.pumpitupparty.com or www.autismspeaks.org.

Brier Creek Hosts Kids in Training Benefit Youth Triathlon in August Brier Creek Country Club hosts a youth triathlon to benefit Kids in Training at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3.

For ages 5-17, the event requires an active USA Triathlon membership.

The fee, starting at $30, includes one training session, a race giveaway, and an award. Proceeds benefit the non-profit Kids in Training program, which assists and promotes youths becoming involved in fitness.

For information, visit www.kidsintraining.org. Brier Creek Country Club is located at 9400 Club Hill Drive in North Raleigh.

Triangle Entreprenuers Honored At Brier Creek Country Club Event Three Triangle area business leaders were named Business Leader Magazine’s 2013 Top Entrepreneurs in the Triangle area.

All three were honored recently at Brier Creek Country Club.

Stage Door Dance Summer Intensive Features Renowned Guest Instructors To expose students to teachers working in the industry, Stage Door Dance Productions plans its annual Summer Intensive Aug. 10-11 in Brier Creek.

This year’s event will feature guest artists from several facets of the dance industry with impressive credentials, including Jim Cooney,

faculty member for Broadway Dance Center; Ryan Kasprzak, assistant choreographer of Smash; Jennifer Jancuska, co-founder of Broadway Connection; Cara Goodwin, founder of Beyond Lines Contemporary Dance Company in New York City; and Ricky Palomino, choreographer on Abby’s Ultimate Dance Challenge.

The Summer Intensive will also feature the Stage Door Dance accomplished staff – and is open to dancers age 7 and older. Fee for the two-day session is $250, but space is limited.

For information or to reserve a spot for the session, call 919-720-3036 or visit www.stagedoordance.com

Short Takes Stage Door Dance student Trevor Daw was accepted to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in the Contemporary Dance Program. Visit www.stagedoordance.com for more information…North Carolina Department of Education recognized 380 schools in the state for their model PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention &

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Michael Rosenberg, MD, MPH, the CEO of Health Decisions Inc. – a clinical research organization – was honored, along with Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane, CEO of MedPro Rx, a specialized pharmacy services company; and James Petrilla, President and CEO of BioAgilytix Labs, a bioanalytics firm.

“Business Leader once again is thrilled to present these very special awards to honor and recognize the Triangle’s leading entrepreneurs,” said Publisher Stephen Reynolds. “The Triangle has such a strong, successful and diverse entrepreneurial community. Whether serving those in need or working on breakthrough innovations in health care, these winners are changing people’s lives. We thank each of our finalists for years of hard work and passion to make a difference.”

Each year since 1996, Business Leader has honored executive leaders in the Triangle through its Top Entrepreneur Awards, recognizing those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership attributes and innovative approaches to enhance their company’s industry status.

Support) plans, including Brier Creek Elementary School… Raleigh-Durham International Airport now has three daily non-stop flights to the West Coast. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines both added non-stop service to Los Angeles recently, joining United Airlines’ non-stop flight to San Francisco…Buyer and Relocation Specialist Pamela Mansueti earned the Linda Craft & Team Realtors® Agent of the Month competition in March.

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She is a Brier Creek Country Club resident…Local residents helped pack meals for Stop Hunger Now in May at the Lonerider Brewery at 8816 Gulf Court #100 in the Brier Creek area… Wake Education Partnership awarded more than $70,000 in Teacher Leadership Grants to WCPSS teachers in several categories, including to Trisha Dillon of Sycamore Creek Elemenary School (Exceptional Children with Autism)… www.919Magazine.com

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The Future Classroom is Here…Now!

Students Immersed in an Enriching, Stimulating, Forward Thinking Curriculum at International Preschool of Raleigh Imagine a classroom filled with preschoolers using iPad and Twitter learning platforms, connecting with groups of students in China via Skype, and speaking Spanish and Mandarin.

Sounds like a vision of the future, but it’s happening right here in Brier Creek.

At the International Preschool of Raleigh (IPR), more than 135 children ages two to five are immersed in this enriching, stimulating, forward thinking curriculum based school.

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for successful entry into any school system in the world, not just Wake County.”

International assessments, provided by the UK’s University of Durham Testing Center,

Our focus is on providing an international preschool education where we are preparing children for successful entry into any school system in the world, not just Wake County.

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The brainchild of Anne Aherne-Daly, head of school, IPR is preparing students for a successful future in school and out in the world. Aherne-Daly, who is originally from Ireland, taught elementary school for 17 years and worked as a preschool teacher and administrator for five years before opening up the preschool in Brier Creek. “As an early elementary school teacher, I was always interested in the differences in children who came to school well-prepared and the children who didn’t,” said Aherne-Daly. “Our focus is on providing an international preschool education where we are preparing children 919 Magazine BC

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are taken by the children to ensure that they are learning at an international level.

IPR follows a learning based curriculum combined with second language acquisition and the study of world cultures.

This curriculum enhances children’s ability to reason and provides them with greater cognitive development. As the first preschool in the Southeast to utilize SMART boards in every classroom, IPR uses the latest in IT education to enhance children’s learning and connect them to the world. In addition, IPR’s international, degreed, and certified teachers speak a wide Special Advertising Section

variety of languages including Russian, Arabic, Polish, French, and Spanish and provide a nurturing, caring environment designed to promote the development of children’s social and academic skills.

With a focus on excellence in student learning and understanding, many IPR students go on to qualify for gifted and talented programs in elementary schools. “We have tracked the progress of our students, and, this year, we had several graduates in the Duke TIPS program whose parents credit IPR for giving them an excellent start,” said Aherne-Daly.

The half day IPR program is designed to meet many families’ needs with options to extend the school day by adding after school programs offered by Jaspers Place, Stage Door Dance, Piano Academy, and Learning Together’s STEM Program.

The International Preschool of Raleigh is located at 2730 Godley Lane, Brier Creek. For information, call 919-957-7249, email ipraleigh@gmail.com, www.919Magazine.com

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Stay Safe Out There This Summer Dehydration

As the summertime fun picks up, so do temperatures and injuries. With the kids out of school, families at play, and everyone taking vacations, having fun can be dangerous for your health! Here are a few tips to keep the family safe and happy this season.

When the body has lost too much fluid and electrolytes, it results dehydration – especially in children. Although water is extremely important in preventing dehydration, it does not contain electrolytes. Sports drinks, soups, fruit juices, soft fruits and vegetables can help restore sodium and potassium.

Water Safety Staying safe in and around water is usually accomplished with common sense – especially if alcohol is left out of the equation. It’s not just kids who are in danger of drowning or other water-related injury; adults, usually focused on keeping kids safe, fail to take appropriate precautions for themselves.

Residents with pools or spas at home should follow the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission’s suggestions, available at www.cpsc.gov.

To stay safe in and around bodies of water, here are some safety tips to follow when fishing, boating, or just soaking it in:

• Learn to swim.

For a list of swimming classes at Wake County community centers, visit www.raleighnc.gov.

• Do not swim in irrigation or drainage canals (many may have strong currents or could contain pesticides or fertilizers that can cause reactions in swimmers).

• Know children’s abilities, and don’t allow them to swim in water more than chest deep unless competent to do so.

• If a child swallows water and can talk — but is uncomfortable and in mild distress — medical professionals recommend going to an urgent care facility. Excessive water in the lungs can

pose a serious condition when a child goes to sleep.

• Be aware of the dangerous “toos”: Too tired, too drunk, too much sun, too far from safety, too much strenuous activity.

• Know the swimming area — the shallows and the hazards.

• Only dive when the area is clear and deep enough.

If uncertain, always enter the water feet first (jump or walk in).

Alcohol and drugs affect balance, judgment, coordination, swimming skills, and the body’s ability to stay warm. www.redcross.org/nc/raleigh/take-a-class.

• Add ICE (“In Case of Emergency”) to your cell phone contact list (with number and name of a family member). It’s a clever way for emergency personnel to locate family if something goes wrong.

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Most damaging hours for sun exposure are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., so avoid this timeframe or take shade breaks often. If moderate burning occurs, take a cool shower or bath, apply aloe or another cooling agent, and take over-the-counter pain reliever (do not apply butter). If burn is more severe or includes extensive blistering, visit an emergency room for treatment.

Snakebites can be deadly, so it’s important to react quickly. If emergency medical services can be reached, request help through 911; or, if in a remote area, get the victim to medical care as quickly as possible. Be aware antivenin serums are typically available in emergency rooms, not urgent care centers.

area, know and adhere to the posted regulations.

• Learn CPR. To take a class visit:

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• Follow the rules. When swimming in a designated

• Stay sober.

If a victim of dehydration has low blood pressure or a very rapid pulse, they may need medical attention and intravenous fluids; and if an individual shows confusion, dizziness or weakness, call 911 immediately.

The 919 area is home to a couple of different species of venomous snakes. According to David Allsbrook, manager at WakeMed Brier Creek Healthplex, the most common snakebites they see are from copperheads and water moccasins – which they treat with the antivenin Crofab. “We find with Crofab that our patients do not get such a big reaction,” he said.

“Thankfully most of the snakes around here are not as venomous; however, they still pose a very real threat especially to children and older adults.”

Allsbrook stressed the importance of common sense and watching the ground when walking. “As this area continues to grow, we are moving into rural areas where there used to be farmlands – and now it is residential,” he said. “With so many critters it is only expected we will see more and more of these types of injuries.”

In the case of a bite, call 911 immediately. Doctors recommend not elevating the wound (keep the bite below the level of the heart) or attempting to cut the bite area or suck out the venom.

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It’s not that important to identify the snake; medical crews in areas prone to snake bites can often identify the animal just from the wound.

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Pump It Up Provides the Ultimate Birthday Party Experience, Special Events and More At Pump It Up of Raleigh, families and friends get to celebrate, socialize, and exercise for fun – stress free.

Providing the ultimate birthday party experience is owner Kelly McHugh’s number one goal. “From the moment you pull into the parking lot, our trained expert staff takes care of everything for you,” said McHugh.

“Customers tell us that our party planning expertise, attention to detail, and elevated level of customer service is what they appreciate the most.”

With its 12,000 sq. ft. facility and staff of over 25 energetic and enthusiastic party facilitators, the birthday family and their guests are treated to a fun-filled stress free experience. In addition to interactive inflatables, special FX lights, games, party rooms, and a rocking music system, Pump It Up offers party themes such as Pirate Quests and Glow Parties – as well as events, including Camp Pump It Up (a year-round and summer camp program), Parents’ Date Night Out, Pop-In Playtime (open, public jump events), and field trips. Other special activities are also available, such

Customers tell us that our party planning expertise, attention to detail, and elevated level of customer service is what they appreciate the most.

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as graduations, sports recognition events, fundraisers, Scouts’ outings, and more.

McHugh moved to Raleigh at a young age, attended North Carolina State University and worked for several major corporations including IBM, FileNET and Nortel Networks while living in North Carolina, Georgia, and California. Now married with two children, McHugh combined her entrepreneurial aspirations with her desire to be an involved wife and parent, purchasing the Triangle area Pump It Up franchise in May of 2009. With the desire to provide a fun, safe, indoor place for children to play and celebrate, McHugh brings her experience and passions to make Pump It Up the ultimate birthday party and special events destination.

KELLY McHUGH McHugh is committed to encouraging families to understand the importance of and engage in imaginative play and invites parents to visit SupportImagination.com to learn more. With tips and ideas on how to foster imaginative play at home, parents can sign the Imagination Declaration to pledge to engage in imaginative play daily with their kids and take the Imagination Evaluation, a fun way to test their own imaginations. “It has truly been a joy watching children and families celebrate with us, as well as teaching kids that exercise can be fun and leading by example the importance of imaginative play,” said McHugh.

Pump It Up is located at 10700 World Trade Blvd., Suite 112, Raleigh. To contact, call 919-828-3344, email pumpitup.raleigh@gmail.com, or visit

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Yogathon to Help Fight Lung Cancer at Burn Athletic North Carolina Lung Cancer Partnership hosted the Free to Breathe Raleigh — 9th Annual Great 108 Yogathon at Burn Athletic in Brier Creek on June 22. All proceeds from the event benefitted the work of the Partnership in its goal to double the lung cancer survival rate by 2022.

Open to all, from yoga enthusiasts to beginners, the event included a beginner’s yoga class, a kid’s yoga session, as well as the annual 108 Sun Salutations yoga session.

Following the event, participants enjoyed a chair massage and hors d’oeuvres. Burn Athletic instructors lead all yoga sessions.

Triangle Volleyball Club Hosts ‘Sitting Volleyball”Tournament As part of the three-day 2013 Southeast Valor Games, Triangle Volleyball Club hosted “sitting volleyball” for participants that included wounded, ill and injured veterans and active-duty service members.

Sitting volleyball is a Paralympic sport where participants play on a smaller sized court with a net set to a lower height.

YOGA • CIRCUIT • CYCLING Fundraising by participants continues through Aug. 6, and but top fundraisers at the time were recognized at the event.

Visit www.nationallungcancerpartnership.org to learn more about the organization and to volunteer.

Burn Athletic is a premiere yoga, circuit and cycling studio located 7910 Skyland Ridge Parkway.

In addition, Triangle Volleyball Club’s Assistant Director Jenna Hinton was among a collaborative team invited to present at the U.S. Olympic Committee’s 2013 Paralympic Leadership Conference in Colorado Springs, CO. Triangle’s Executive Director, Sherry Fadool, noted that “Triangle’s commitment to the expansion and development of sitting volleyball has a strong emphasis on connecting to and building strong relationships with the military in our state.”

For information, call 919-544-9400 or visit www.trianglevolleyball.org.

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‘The Fastest 3/8-mile Race Track in America’

Orange County Speedway Features A Rich History, ‘Grassroots’ Racing It’s called “grassroots” car racing. It’s called “the fastest 3/8-mile race track in America.”

It’s called Orange County Speedway.

And it’s only a short drive from the Brier Creek area.

“This is where short-track racing is done right,” said Terry Deal, General Manager and Race Director. “Orange County Speedway is a good family atmosphere, as well as a good learning and growing venue for drivers to start racing.”

Located on the site of the original Trico Motor Speedway built in the early 1960s, the venue originally opened as a dirt track – but is currently a high-banked (16 degree straightaways and 19 degree turns), asphalt oval track. The track averages 50 feet wide, which offers plenty of room for side-by-side racing among competitors.

The speedway has a rich history, being one of the first tracks in the region to feature live televised Busch (now Nationwide) races. Some of the great Winston Cup drivers (and now Sprint Cup) drivers have competed at the facility, including Jimmy Johnson, Bobby Labonte, Todd Bodine and Jeff and Ward Burton. According to Deal, Dale Jarrett won his first Busch race

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at OCS and Jeff Gordon won his first career Busch pole position at OCS in 1991.

The facility has new aluminum bleachers installed, offering grandstand seating that follows the curvature of the track, along the front, from turn four to turn one. “This means there is an excellent view of the track from every seat,” said Deal. “Our future plans call for redesigning the concession stands, and remodeling VIP Tower seating to theater-style seating.”

Among the unique aspects of Orange County Speedway are the special events. “Our special events include car shows, kids night, ladies night and more,” Deal said. “We also have opportunities

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for fans to meet drivers and view the cars up close on some occasions.” The special “Bologna Burger” is also unique – a thick slab of fried bologna a on bun, with a choice of condiments.

Races are every second and fourth Saturdays of the month, April through October. Admission to the track is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and youths age 11-17, and $1 for children 10 and under.

“We offer a good night of action racing,” Deal noted. “And we appreciate our loyal fans and friends who appreciate good racing. At Orange County Speedway, we want the fans to have a sense of belonging to the sport.”

This is where short-track racing is done right.

TERRY DEAL

Photo courtesy Orange County Speedway

Orange County Speedway LOCATION: 9740 NC Highway 57, Rougemont, NC 27572 OWNER: Melvin Stanley RACING DIRECTOR/GM: Terry Deal WEBSITE: www.ocstrack.com EMAIL: ocstrack@gmail.com PHONE: 336-364-1222 EVENT SCHEDULE: 2nd, 4th Saturdays, April through October;

most races begin 7 p.m. with qualifying under way about 5:30 p.m.

ADMISSION: Adults, $10; Seniors, youths 11-17, $8; 10 and under, $1

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919 ›› FOOD BREAK

Treece Grew Up on Cobbler, One of Her Favorite Desserts Growing up in a family with a mother known for her delicious cobbler, it’s understandable that Brenda Treece considers it one of her favorite desserts.

“I tried to make it like hers, but after many failed attempts, I decided to create my own simple but tasty version,” said Treece, who lives in The Cottages at Brier Creek with her husband, Ron. “This recipe quickly became a favorite of mine and my family.”

Originally from Albemarle, NC, the Treeces have lived in Raleigh for more than 35 years. They have two daughters: Michelle (who lives in the North Carolina mountains with husband Mike and their two children) and Elishia (who lives in the Village of Doral in Brier Creek Country Club with husband John and their two children).

The Treeces have called Brier Creek home for about five years. “We love Brier Creek,” Brenda Treece said. “And the convenience of shopping, restaurants and other great amenities.”

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Brenda’s Simply Delicious (& Easy!) Blackberry Cobbler Directions

Ingredients

1 cup Self-rising flour 1 cup Granulated sugar 1 cup Whole milk 1 stick Unsalted butter 1 tsp Vanilla extract 2 cups Blackberries* (washed and dried) * Any fresh fruit in season can be used in the place of blackberries. Peaches are a good substitute.

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1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Melt butter in an 8x8 Pyrex dish. Spread melted butter across bottom and sides of dish and set aside.

3. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and milk. Blend together with a spoon.

4. Pour excess butter from the Pyrex dish into the mixture and add the vanilla and mix with a spoon. Note: Ingredients will be a little lumpy, which is normal.

5. After all is blended, pour the mixture into the Pyrex dish. Then place the blackberries on top of the mixture.

6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30- 40 min., or until lightly golden brown.

7. Serve while warm. Optional: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to each serving for an extra special treat.

Prep time: 10 min.

Cook time: 30-40 min.

Servings: 4-6

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Comfort and Support USO’s RDU Center Positively Impacts Military Personnel With North Carolina having the fourth largest military presence of any state, John Falkenbury made clear what the USO’s mission at RaleighDurham International Airport was all about: Providing services, comfort and support to U.S. military personnel.

“USO of North Carolina provided 656,000 services to individuals connected to the U.S. military last year,” said Falkenbury, USO of NC president. “That included 3,000 interactions a month at RDU.”

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Those interactions included food, refreshments, access to communications and support at the RDU USO Center in space provided at no charge by RDU. Falkenbury’s remarks were part of the USO of North Carolina’s annual Raleigh-Durham Mission Briefing breakfast, held recently at RDU’s General Aviation Terminal.

He also noted that USO of NC is a self-sustaining organization, funded by generous North Carolinians.

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USO’s RDU Center Director Connie Inggs opened the session, following a bagpipe presentation by Robert White, SFC Army Special Forces (retired) and the National Anthem, sung by SFC Danielle Csolak of the North Carolina National Guard. USO volunteer Sherrill Wilkins gave the invocation.

Raleigh-Durham International Airport Director Michael Languth was keynote speaker for the event, and he praised the USO’s efforts to comfort

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military personnel departing and arriving at RDU. “We are very active partners with the USO,” he said. “U.S. military personnel have a large amount of downtown when traveling or deploying – and the USO tries to make them as comfortable as possible.“ To donate, volunteer or gain more information on the USO of North Carolina and its

USO of North Carolina Airport Centers * • Raleigh-Durham International Airport • Charlotte-Douglas International Airport • Fayetteville International Airport • New Bern Regional Airport (information kiosk) * USO of NC also has multiple Service-Based Centers, a Mobile Unit, and other services for

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Brier Creek Orthodontics Continues Support of Brier Creek Barracudas Brier Creek Orthodontics again is a primary sponsor for Brier Creek Country Club’s Barracuda Swim Team.

“As a resident of the Brier Creek Country Club, it is important for me to be active within my community while motivating children to live a healthy lifestyle,” said Dr. Gina Lee. “Brier Creek Orthodontics proudly sponsors the swim team and looks forward to participating in various events throughout the season.”

Brier Creek Orthodontics has been sponsoring the swim team since 2008.

The Barracudas’ season began in June, with competitions involving several other swim teams in the North Raleigh area. This year’s instructors include Pat Gardinier, a recordsetting swimmer and accomplished coach; and Tara Baitsholts, who just finished her sophomore year at Lenoir-Rhyne University who previously competed with the Leesville Road High School swim team.

In addition to Brier Creek Orthodontics, other sponsors for the Barracudas Swim Team include Reflections Dental, Walsh RealtyTriangle Living, Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, Hampton Inn and Embassy Suites, and Raleigh Adolescent and Pediatric Medicine.

For more information on the Barracudas Swim Team, visit www.eteamz.com/briercreekbarracudas.

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Connecting young people with music is Diane Covington’s life’s work. As director for Leesville Road High’s awardwinning choral department and a 25-year teaching veteran, she enjoys helping students succeed through music — and making personal connections to influence lives.

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North Raleigh’s new Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults — located on Spring Forest Road — strives to provide quality leisure activities and services for adults ages 50 and older — with the goal to assist, inform, entertain and enrich the lives of citizens in the community.

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919 Magazine: Wakefield Plantation/Falls Lake Edition As vice principal for Wakefield High School, Vivian Wells enjoys working with the diverse student body and her fast-pased job. She also was one of the founders of the school’s unique Just Think First program, designed to increase students’ awareness of driving safety.

919 Magazine: Wake Forest Edition Executive Director Ed Morris explains how the Wake Forest Historical Museum tells the Wake Forest story — from a variety of programs, to permanent and visiting exhibits about various people and organizations in the town, to the history of the area’s namesake college (that moved to Winston-Salem in the 1950s).

919 Magazine: Morrisville/Research Triangle Park/RDU Edition Town of Morrisville Mayor Jackie Holcombe reveals the challenges and the opportunities presented by the community’s explosive growth in such a short period time — and the tremendous progress she has witnessed by the town known as “The Heart of the Triangle.”

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A Commitment to Bee Health Bayer CropScience Plans State-of-the-Art Facility at RTP Site Construction is under way on Bayer CropScience’s North American Bee Care Center, a 6,000 sq. ft. facility in Research Triangle Park.

Housed in the Bee Care Center will be a full laboratory and teaching apiary; honey extraction and workshop space; interactive learning center; and meeting, training and presentation facilities for beekeepers, farmers and educators, as well as office space for graduate students.

“At Bayer, we have been committed to bee health for more than 25 years,” said Jim Blome, President and CEO of Bayer CropScience LP. “The Bee Care Center is the latest example of our dedication to sustainable agriculture, and we hope to continue to provide the research necessary to ensure the health of colonies and honey bees around the world. Our scientists are working to help solve some of the most pressing honey bee health problems, as their importance to the global food supply cannot be overstated.”

Although the North American Bee Care Center will have its own honeybee colonies for teaching and demonstration purposes, the facility will be supported by other research apiaries located nearby – to coordinate and extend research projects directed toward bee health.

The Bee Care Center, a hub to promote worldwide bee health initiatives, will serve to support scientific research and help educate stakeholders and the general public about the importance of honey bees to agriculture by providing pollination of crops that help meet the growing global demand for a nutritious and abundant food supply.

In its recent comprehensive assessment on honey bee health, the U.S. Department of Agriculture noted that bees are suffering from a complex set of stressors, including parasites and diseases, lack of genetic diversity, and

inadequate nutrition, while stressing the need for collaboration and information sharing among all stakeholders as a critical component in promoting best management practices. The North American Bee Care Center is being created with these goals in mind.

Bayer CropScience is also expanding its Clayton research apiary, known as “Beesboro,” to include an approximately 1,200-square-foot building with an

office, a wintering cold room, extraction area, bee hive maintenance area and storage areas. This facility is expected to be operational in late summer 2013.

For more information, visit www.bayercropscience.us/

Big Acts Ready for World Of Bluegrass in Raleigh The International Bluegrass Music Association’s annual World of Bluegrass convention is coming to Raleigh.

Scheduled for Sept. 27-28 at the Red Hat Amphitheater, performers include Grammy-winning Steep Canyon Rangers backing up Steve Martin (the comedian and banjo player) with 1980s pop star Edie Brickell (known for her work with the New Bohemians); a group including Alison Kraus, Del McCoury, Bela Fleck, Tony Rice, Jerry Doublas and Sam Bush; and the Punch Brothers, featuring Nickel Creek mandolinist Chris Thile.

The overall convention is Sept. 24-28 in Raleigh, following several years of meeting in Nashville. This is the first of three years scheduled in North Carolina. The International Bluegrass Music Awards are Sept. 26.

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Giggey Returns to Ireland for Rose of Tralee Competition North Carolina Rose Jessica Giggey is headed back to Ireland.

Daughter Janice and Mike Giggey of Brier Creek will participate in the Rose of Tralee International Festival Finals in Kerry, Ireland, Aug. 1620 – after being one of 23 worldwide representatives selected for the honor during the semifinal competition in Portlaoise, Ireland in June.

“I am still in shock, but so excited that I was selected as one of the lucky 23 Roses who will continue their journey to Tralee,” Jessica Giggey said. “There, 32 of us will embark on the 2013 Rose Tour starting in Dublin traveling down through Ireland, where we will end at the International Festival in County Kerry.” Then, the participants will compete for the Rose of Tralee title.

Giggey began her journey earlier this year at the TraLi Irish Pub’s North Carolina Rose event in Raleigh.

“Participating in the Rose of Tralee Festival has been an incredible, life changing experience,” she said. “I also got to travel to Ireland for the first time, which enabled me

In addition to competing at the June semifinals event, Giggey also celebrated her Irish heritage, visited local attractions and participated in many local events.

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Construction of the new $2.7 million Raleigh Fire Department Station 29 begins this summer at 12117 Leesville Road. Completion is expected in about 11-12 months.

The new North Raleigh station is expected to reduce response times in the areas currently serviced by Station 23 in Leesville and Station 24 in Brier Creek, according to RFD Chief John T. McGrath.

“The additional station is necessary to maintain balance and make sure that the fire stations in Raleigh collectively are able to meet National Fire Protection Association codes and standards regarding response times,” he said. “To maintain the NFPA standard, an engine is needed in the Leesville Road area.”

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to dig deeper into my Irish roots – something I have always wanted to explore. I am thrilled to be able to share my experiences with my family, friends, supporters and the Irish community of North Carolina.”

Construction on New Fire Station Begins This Summer

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919 ‹‹ BULLETIN BOARD Miss North Carolina Finishes in Top 10 at Miss USA Competition Brier Creek resident Ashley LoveMills, Miss North Carolina 2013, was named one of 10 finalists in the Miss USA competition in Las Vegas in June.

Love-Mills, appearing on the NBC Television national broadcast June 16, first made the cut to 15 competitors from preliminary judging the previous week.

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She reached the next level after the swim suit competition. Miss Connecticut Erin Brady eventually was named Miss USA 2013, and moves on to compete in the Miss Universe competition.

The 24-year-old model was featured in the May/June issue of 919 Magazine. Leading up to the Miss USA competition, she was assisted by: • Makeup: “Motives by Loren Ridinger and Motives for LaLa” • Clothing and jewelry: Peachy Keen Boutique of Raleigh • Makeup artist: Chrischey Pressley • Stylist: Shannon Oliver for The YCB Agency • Hair: Shannon Mitchell Despite not winning the Miss USA crown, Love-Mills was happy about the life lessons she learned by competing.

“The world of pageantry teaches life skills, including public speaking, interview, presentation and leadership skills.”

Burn Athletic Plans Aug. 3 Open House

Burn Athletic — a unique fitness community of yoga, circuit and cycle — plans an open house on Saturday, Aug. 3.

The special event features eight free classes, food, prizes, chair massages and more.

Featuring instructors who integrate sweat, strength and serenity in one location, Burn Athletic provides an interdisciplinary approach to health and fitness that includes yoga, cycling circuit training and more. The Aug. 3 open house offers local residents the opportunity to explore and expand their physical, mental and emotional well being.

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A new report ranks Raleigh as the second best city in the U.S. to launch a new small business, trailing only Atlanta in the calculations.

Factors considered ranged from funding availability to a local economic health. “(Raleigh) is highly educated (with almost half the population having a college degree) and the cost of living is very low,” the report said. “Research is a huge industry in Raleigh, and the presence of Duke and UNC nearby contributes talent to the job pool.”

Following Raleigh in the rankings were Austin, TX; Tulsa, OK; Oklahoma City, OK; Tampa, FL; Seattle, WA; Minneapolis, MN; Houston, TX; and Omaha, NB. SOURCE: Nerdwallet

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