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Puppy Love
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Summertime at the Lake
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RPD Northwest Station
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Family focused on teaching, volunteering
A look at nearby Lake Crabtree Park
Protecting lives and property
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Features
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Academics and athletics
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Strickland Park
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Loving Lake Lynn
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Celebrating in the 919
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High Level of Care
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An Amazing Experience
Trinity student impresses in both areas
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An oasis among the neighborhoods
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Ducks, geese, turtles, trails and more
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VIP event launches new publication
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Getting Back That Hometown Feeling Growing up in a small town in the Midwest, we’d ride our bikes until dark, eat dinner at each others homes, share meals at the block party, collect grasshoppers or green stamps, and drink out of a garden hose. We knew where the fish fry was on Friday night, the name of the high school football coach and the local band playing in the park on Sunday. For years the friendly lady at the bank would give you a sucker, even when you left for college. Somewhere along the way we got busy, moved away, left for school, started a new job, a family – and we lost part of that flavor you can only taste in small town America – until now. 919 Magazine is actually 12 magazines in one; and it’s micro-local, exclusive to your area. We want to hear your stories, and what makes your community special. So send us your photos, your comments, and the events that matter most to your family. It’s important to us, because we are a part of this community too – it’s where we all live, work and play. In this first issue of 919 Magazine, we offer up some examples of keeping the spotlight on neighbors and friends; family and fun; and all things local. You’ll find much more in future issues of 919 Magazine. Please enjoy! Sincerely, SB Sarver, Publisher
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919 PLANNER <<< Community Events
Events and Activities MAY 5/2-5/30
Bang that Drum!
9 am-9:45am (Wednesdays) Lake Lynn Community Center
Drumming for Seniors
Children will be immersed in a weeklong adventure of creative problem solving – a way to enhance their education while having fun. Call 800-968-4332 or email kweaver@wcpss.net for more information. $240 fee includes a T-shirt.
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For all ages, this exciting new drumming program promotes camaraderie, creativity, improved balance, improved eye-hand coordination, attention, memory and neuronmuscular function. Another session is 6/6-6/27. Course fee: $10.
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Jeffreys Grove Elementary School
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SCHOOLS LEESVILLE ROAD ELEMENTARY www.les.wcpss.net
Mother’s Day Memorial Day
5/1 D.A.R.E Graduation (at LRMS Gym) 9:30 am
JUNE
6/7 5th Grade Graduation 10 am
6/4-7/3 Sultry and Graceful Belly Dance for Exercise 7 pm-7:55pm (Mondays) Lake Lynn Community Center www.raleighnc.gov
SYCAMORE CREEK ELEMENTARY www.sycamorecreekes.net
For ages 18 and up, a beginner class to introduce participants to belly dancing – and get a full exercise routine. Get a new appreciation for the beauty within and the power of the human body. Course fee is $88, with more information at www. kashabellydance.com.
5/30-31 CHOMP III London Legend Musical Performance 6pm (5/30); 12 pm (5/31)
5/31 5th Grade Fun Day 12 pm
6/6 CROC 4 End of Year Celebration 7:30 am
6/8-7/20 Sensational Summer/Toddler Time 11 am-12 pm (Fridays) Lake Lynn Community Center www.raleighnc.gov
6/7 CROC 5 End of Year Celebration 7:30 am
6/8-7/20 Sing a Song of Summer! Music and Movement (ages 18m-3) 10 am-11am (Fridays)
HILBURN ACADEMY
Lake Lynn Community Center
www.hilburnacademy.net
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It’s hot outside, so stay cool in this lively class for young music lovers. Explore summer through song, dance, and dramatic play. Each participant receives a music bag, with a CD of music from the class. $25 fee.
6/13-8/1 Aerobics 5:45 pm-7 pm (Wednesdays)
Spring Concert
6/6
Academic Awards Assemblies
5/10 Kindergarten Performance 6:30 pm
6/25-6/29
Let Imaginations Soar
Camp Invention (grades 1-6)
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Flag Day Father’s Day
9 am-3:30 pm
Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
6/7 5th Grade Celebration, Last Day of School JEFFREY’S GROVE ELEMENTARY
Lake Lynn Community Center
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5/11 Kindergarten Performances 12:30 and 2 pm
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School Events
5/10
K-6th 7 pm
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5/22 End of Year Party, Evening Book Sale 5:30 pm
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Baccalaureate Service 7 pm
5/25 2nd and 4th Grade Performances 12:30, 1:15 and 2 pm
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6/1 Teacher Appreciation Lunch 12 pm
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6/7 5th Grade Celebration 10 am
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LEESVILLE ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL
ST. FRANCIS OF THE ASSISI
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Middle School Band Concert at LRHS auditorium 7 pm
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8th Grade Award Ceremony (at LRMS gym) 8:30pm
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Last Day of School
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Graduation 4 pm, Raleigh Convention Center
Last Day of School
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7 pm
Graduation Ceremonies
9:30 am
6th grade Promotion Ceremony
10 am
Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony 10 am
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LEESVILLE ROAD HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Spring Concert
5/29
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8th Grade Award Ceremony 8:30 am
Baccalaureate Mass 9 am
Commencement 7 pm Last Day of School
MAY-JUNE Class of 2012 Graduations Students at Leesville Road High School, Trinity Academy, St. Francis of Assisi, and Leesville Road Middle School all participate in some type of “graduation” ceremonies, sending middle schoolers to high school and seniors off to the next phases in life. May / June Issue 2012
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Jana Badalian & Friends (Jazz) Live Music 7 pm Oliver Twist 8111-137 Creedmoor Road 919-844-4426
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5/4 Twilight Tunes Concert Series Live Music, The Magic Pipers
7 pm Stonehenge Market 7456 Creedmoor Road (in the courtyard; bring lawn chair) www.shopstonehengemarket.com
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Amy Hancock & The JBirds (Jazz) Live Music 7 pm Oliver Twist 8111-1378 Creedmoor Road (919) 844-4426
5/11 Twilight Tunes Concert Series Live Music, Casablanca Orchestra
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Extracurricular Activities May/June
Lone Rider Brewery Beer Tasting Thurs/Fri, 5 pm-9pm; Sat 2 pm-7 pm 8816 Gulf Ct., Suite 100 (off Westgate Avenue) 919-442-8004 www.loneriderbeer.com
May/June
Roth Brewing Co. Beer Tasting Mon-Sat, 4 pm-10 pm 5907 Triangle Drive (off Glenwood Avenue) 919-782-2099 www.rothbrewing.com
May/June
brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
Live music in the lounge, full bar
Thu-Sat, 6:30 pm-10 pm 8551 Brier Creek Parkway 919-544-3344 www.brasasteakhouse.com
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6/11-7/21
Wolfpack Basketball Camps Kellie Harper Academy 919-492-4355 www.wolfpackbasketballacademy.org
REGISTRATIONS AND CAMPS 6/11-15, 7/16-20, 8/13-17
Karate Summer Camps Karate International 9101 Leesville Road, Suite 145 919-926-1653 www.WestRaleighKarate.com
6/1-7/30 Multi-Sport Leagues Premier Coed Sports
919-422-9572 www.premiercoedsports.com
6/1-7/30 Sports Performance Program Multiple Sports and Age Groups www.fullyarmored.net
JUNE/JULY LRHS Summer Sports Camps Pride Athletic Club Leesville Road High School www.leesvilleathletics.com
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Youth Tackle Football Raleigh Parks & Recreation Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh 919-870-2911 www.raleighnc.gov
7/23-27 Youth Cheerleading Raleigh Parks & Recreation
Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh 919-870-2911 www.raleighnc.gov
REGIONAL SPORTS 6/18, Baseball Camps 7/16-23, Diamond Stars Baseball 8/6 919-334-8004 www.diamondstarsbaseball.com 919 Magazine LV
HURRICANE REGION PORSCHE CLUB CHARITY CONCOURS 10 am Jason’s Deli at Brier Creek Commons 8421 Brier Creek Parkway # 101 www.hur.pca.org
Fall Adult Slow-Pitch Softball Registration Raleigh Parks & Recreation Athletic Office 2401 Wade Ave., Raleigh 919-831-6836 www.raleighnc.gov
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Fall Youth Baseball Registration Raleigh Parks & Recreation Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh 919-870-2911 www.raleighnc.gov Fall Youth Fast-Pitch Softball Registration Raleigh Parks & Recreation Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh 919-870-2911 www.raleighnc.gov
Purple & Gold Basketball Camps 5001 Devonwood Court 919-878-3636
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2012 Relay for Life of Leesville/ Brier Creek / RTP 6 pm Leesville Road High School 8409 Leesville Road, 27613 www.relayforlife.org
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NC Roadrunners Club Invitational ½ Marathon and 10K 7 am Trails of Umstead Park 4001 Weston Parkway www.usatf.org/events/courses
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5/12 Learning About Trails (hiking) 3 pm William B. Umstead State Park 919-571-4170
5/17 Ride with a Ranger (biking) 6 pm
William B. Umstead State Park 919-571-4170
5/25 Learn to Fish 10 am
William B. Umstead State Park 919-571-4170 Send information on local sports events and leagues to events@919Magazine.com. May / June Issue 2012
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Gym, Rooms, Other Facilities Available for Rent Looking to rent a gymnasium for your event? No problem. Or a meeting room? Or a dance studio? Still no problem. Lake Lynn Community Center has room available for rental to groups, organizations or individuals looking for the perfect place to hold a gathering, meeting, family reunion or other event. In fact, the community center – located at 7921 Lake Lynn Community Center Rental Information APPLY: 7921 Ray Road CALL: 919-870-2911 Ray Road – even has a weight room and locker room available, if that works. The gymnasium offers two full size basketball, courts and additional amenities are available for use – including tennis courts, a ball field with batting cages, a playground, two bocce ball courts, and a 2.8-mile train around the lake. For additional information on renting the facilities, call 919-870-2911 or visit www.raleighnc.gov.
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Harrington Grove’s Picard Family’s Life Filled with Teaching, Volunteering By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
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decade ago, Jerry and Scharma Picard -- along with their two daughters -- moved from New Jersey to the Harrington Grove area of northwest Raleigh as a “short term” place to live until Jerry retired from BASF Corp. And they’re still here. “We wanted a house in an area where it would be easy to resell. Little did we know we’d learn to love the area, our neighbors, and the weather…and decide to stay,” said Scharma, a retired pharmacist originally from upstate New York. These days, Jerry, originally from Rhode Island, and Scharma stay busy teaching at Wake Tech Community College, where they both started out as volunteers in the Wake Adults Volunteering Educational Services (WAVES) Program. “I had always wanted to be a teacher, so after moving to Raleigh, I looked into the WAVES program and began tutoring math to adults who wanted to earn their GED degrees,” said Jerry, who now teaches chemical, analytical, and regulatory subjects, bringing his career expertise as a chemist to his work and to his students. When asked about his favorite part of the job, Jerry said, “Being with the students. I enjoy seeing them learn things.” Scharma, who started out volunteering as a math and science tutor and with the English as a Second Language (ESL) program, is a Distance Learning Instructor for Wake Tech Community College Adult High School and enjoys knowing, “What I do for my students matters.” There is a lot going on at the Picard home as well, though their two grown daughters live “too far away;” with Alyssa in Michigan and Kay in Pennsylvania. Jerry and Scharma provide love and care for homeless animals as a foster 10
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family for the Wake County SPCA, a nokill harbor for homeless animals, which protects, shelters, and facilitates adoptions and rehoming of over 3,000 animals a year. Jerry and Scharma have thoroughly enjoyed their foster family experience caring for a small litter of puppies and a little French bulldog who was in sore need of tender loving care following his rescue from deplorable living conditions. In fact, one of their favorite things about their experience is sharing their foster puppies with the neighbors. Sharma declared, “After all, doesn’t it take a village to raise a young’un!” 919 For more information on Wake Tech’s WAVES (Wake Adults Volunteering Educational Services) volunteer program, visit http://basicskills.waketech.edu/ waves/, or contact Patricia Richardson at 919-532-5680, or email pgrichardson@waketech.edu; or contact Audrey Robinson at 919-532-5681, or email: aerobinson@waketech.edu. For additional information on the Wake County SPCA, contact Jan Hill at 919-532-2085, or email at jhill@spcawake.org.
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Picard Family Profile
PARENTS: Gerald and Scharma Picard RESIDENCE:
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Trinity Academy’s Kimberly Hinton Graduates With An Impressive Athletic, Academic Record By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
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hat do you get when you combine all-star athleticism, academics, and accolades? You get Trinity Academy of Raleigh senior Kimberly Hinton. Daughter of Bob and Kris Hinton of Clayton, Kimberly is an outstanding member of the graduating class of 2012 -- with an impressive list of athletic, scholarly, and volunteer achievements and accomplishments under her belt. Trinity Academy Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, Adam King, describes Kimberly as, “A coach’s dream, with that
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incredible, come-to-practice-early/staylate type of work ethic and natural-born leadership on and off the court.” Kimberly consistently excelled in both basketball and tennis, earning numerous individual and team awards; and, as captain, she led
her teams to both conference and state level competitions. Kimberly’s self-motivation and determination carry over to her academics as well, as she is graduating with an impressive 4.35 GPA and earning a
Kimberly Au Hinton AGE: 19 SCHOOL: Senior, Trinity Academy of Raleigh Brier Creek Elementary School PARENTS: Bob and Kris Hinton RESIDENCE: Clayton, NC PETS: Belle (Arabian horse) Lou (Golden Retriever) FAVORITE TEAM: Tar Heels
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prestigious student athlete scholarship sponsored by the Raleigh Sports Club. When asked about her stellar academic record, Kimberly generously credits it to, “The excellence of the teachers at Trinity and their care and concern for students. Trinity’s rigorous academics teach students to do their best and also grounds them in the Christian faith.” She also noted the support of her parents was critical to her success. Hinton’s favorite subjects in school are calculus and environmental science, which have undoubtedly prepared her well as she plans to pursue a degree in chemistry and animal science or pharmacy at Meredith College, a independent women’s college in Raleigh. When not on the court or studying, Kimberly loves to ride and care for her horse, Belle, and is an award winning member of the Wake County 4H Horse Program. In fact, she places her 4H experience on the top of the list of her favorite things about living and growing up in the Triangle area. With an impressive 800-plus community service hours, Kimberly served as an equine farm hand and volunteered for the Unwanted Horse Symposium. “This area is perfect for my love and involvement with horses,” she said. Kimberly looks forward to the next chapter in her life and believes her varied experiences and accomplishments, as well as the support of her family and friends, will enable her to continue to succeed. But she also knows she will miss her relationships at Trinity. “I enjoy the special friendships I have made being in a K-12 school,” Hinton said. “My classmates are like family.” 919
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MIDTOWN RALEIGH 919.900.8212
NORTH RALEIGH 919.848.0555
7854-120 Alexander Promenade Place
141-108 Park at North Hills Street
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Biking
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beautiful lake-front setting, plenty of amenities, and opportunities to fish, boat, hike, mountain bike, picnic, play volleyball and horseshoes, study nature – or just take in the great outdoors and watch the water. It’s all available at Lake Crabtree County Park, a 215-acre site adjacent to the 520acre flood control lake fed by Crabtree Creek, located only minutes from the
Brier Creek area. The park hosts more than seven miles of trails for one of its primary activities: Year-round mountain biking. Among the variety of trails in the park: n The Old Beech Nature Trail, a 0.6 mile interpretive walking trail. n Paved trails that are easily accessible to all park visitors.
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n The multi-purpose Highland Trail loops, open to mountain bikers, hikers and joggers. n The Lake Trail, for hikers only. But Lake Crabtree park, located at 1400 Aviation Parkway in Morrisville, offers visitors much more than just hiking and biking. Among the other activities: n Individual picnic tables (with and without grills) scattered throughout the park. n Three group picnic shelters, available for a fee – each adjacent to restrooms, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, and volleyball courts (horseshoes, badminton, volleyball and softball equipment is available). n Catch-and-release fishing from the pier and platform (including a Tackle Loaner Program). www.919magazine.com
n A year-round launch for fishing, sailing, rowing and paddling boats, which includes a two-lane ramp and a car-top launching area. Only electric motors can be operated on the lake. Both daily rates ($3 for ramps) and seasonal passes are available. n Boat rentals from mid-April through mid-October, including sailboats, rowboats, pedal boats, canoes and kayaks. All boat rentals are by the hour and require a $20 deposit (call 919-460-3398 for seasonal hours and rates). The park is open year-round (except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Years Day) for seven days a week from seasonal changes occur. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited, and no overnight camping or lake swimming is allowed. Admission to the park is free. 919 For additional information, call 919-4603390, email lakecrabtree@wakegov.com, or visit www.wakegov.com/parks.
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Neighborhood Park Off Strickland a Hidden Gem
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t’s a hidden gem, tucked away off Strickland Road between Leesville Road and Creedmoor Avenue. Strickland Road Neighborhood Park opened last fall, and rapidly became a hotspot for parents, grandparents and young children. While it’s “official suburban” address is 12804 Strickland Road, North Raleigh residents might more often refer to it as that “little playground near the woods.” Dedicated by then -- Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker on Nov. 5, 2011, the parks features benches, swings, picnic tables, benches, and a playground area with a variety of attractions for various aged children. Youngsters can enjoy everything from monkey bars and slides, to several climbing areas. The park is especially a favorite of residents in the Wynbrooke neighborhood. Just prior to the park’s opening, Boy Scouts from Troop 214 worked to build a 500-foot access trail that connects the neighborhood to the park. Built for about $600,000 by the City
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of Raleigh, the park is designed for residents within walking or biking distance. But at 37 acres, the Strickland Road park is massive compared to other city “neighborhood” parks, which typically are only five to 15 acres (both “metro” and “community” parks are larger). Though there are future plans for additional ameni-
ments, which could include basketball courts and a smaller version of a community center, are possible – but still some years away. Most of the funding for the construction was approved by voters in a Parks and Recreation bond election in 2000, following approval by the City Council in the Strickland Road Master
Park Profile NAME: Strickland Road Neighborhood Park ADDRESS: 12804 Strickland Road OVERSIGHT: Raleigh Parks and Recreation FACILITIES: Portables EQUIPMENT: Monkey bars, slides, swings, benches, picnic tables PARKING: Free and ample ties, city staff indicates that the northern part of the park will remain wooded and undeveloped. The park features ample parking, but only portable toilet facilities. Improve-
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Plan in March 2009. The original plans included an offleash dog park, but that eventually was eliminated after debate among the surrounding neighbors. 919
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Pamela Mansueti Finds Home, Life’s Calling in North Raleigh By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
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amela Mansueti didn’t set out to be a real estate agent in the Raleigh area, but that’s exactly what she became -- and she is a successful one. As a buyer and relocation specialist for Linda Craft & Team Realtors, not only is she committed to her clients, but to her family and community as well. For eight years, Mansueti and her husband, Mark, have called North Raleigh home. Together, they have two sons – Scott, who plays varsity tennis for and attends Cardinal Gibbons High School; and Matthew, who attends Florida State University -- and an English bulldog named Riggs, whose friendly nature has made him, according to Mansueti, “very well known in BCCC.” Mansueti’s story is one to which many people can relate. Her career in
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is what prompted her to get her real estate license. Now, Mansueti couldn’t be
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real estate blossomed after years spent pursuing other careers and endeavors. After earning her degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Consumer Services, Mansueti worked for Estee Lauder Cosmetics for 20 years. Over the next 10 years, she dedicated her time volunteering at her sons’ schools and at church, holding notable positions such as PTA board member, homeroom mom, and Sunday School teacher. Next, she started her own decorating business where she helped agents stage homes for sale. This 18
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happier, as she says, “helping people find their dream home, a house they can call home.”
When she is not diligently servicing her clients, Mansueti can be found playing tennis, swimming, and traveling, as well as volunteering at church, Cardinal Gibbons High School, and as Bake Sale Co-Chair for The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. When asked what she enjoys most about living in Raleigh, Mansueti said, “Just experiencing everyday with my family and the people I work with, attending concerts, sports events, theater, and other unique events.” 919
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Real Estate Agent Married (Mark); 2 sons (Matthew, 20; Scott, 16) Volunteering, Tennis, Travel Riggs (English bulldog) Florida State, Virginia Tech
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Register Now for LRHS Summer Sports Camps
Registration is under way for this year’s Leesville Road High School Summer Sports Camps – including new sessions for lacrosse and speed/agility. Each camp is designed to enrich the lives of young athletes and to support the high school athletic programs, according to Brent Jayes of the LRHS Pride Athletic Club. Among the scheduled camps: • Girls Basketball: July 9-13 ($175); girls, ages 8-15; featuring LRHS Coach Jarita Crump. Special guest speakers will share their insights on the sport. • Cheerleading: June 14-16 ($125); middle and high school students (boys and girls); featuring LRHS Coach Shelly Reathaford. Campers will review the fundamentals of cheerleading, such as motions, jumps, tumble, stunt and dance. • Baseball: June 11-15 ($125); boys and girls, ages 8-15; featuring LRHS Coach Chad Smothers. The daily schedule will include stretching, warm-up activities, drills, game situation practice, and daily game scrimmages. • Tennis: July 9-13 ($125); boys and girls, ages 6-15; featuring LRHS Coach Molly Harnden. Participants will be introduced to innovative drills, exercises and games to develop proper stroke techniques, winning strategies and good sportsmanship. • Soccer: July 9-13 ($125); boys and girls, ages 6-15; featuring LRHS Coach Paul Dinkenor. Former college and
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• Lacrosse: June 25-29 ($125); boys, ages 8-15; featuring LRSH Coach Jeremy Fullbright.
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6-14; featuring LRSH Coach Michael Grether. Campers will explore running events, hurdles, long jump, high jump and shot put. Speed & Agility: June 11-12 ($40) for boys and girls, ages 6-10; and June 13-14 ($60) for boys and girls, ages 11-15; featuring LRSH Coach Michael Grether. This is the first year for this camp, at which Coach Grether and members of the LRHS track team will equip athletes in any sport with the knowledge, skills and drills to become faster and more agile. Boys Basketball: June 25-29 ($175); boys, ages 8-15; featuring LRHS Coach Roderic Brewington. Football: June 18-22 ($125); boys, ages 8-15; featuring LRHS Coach Chad Smothers. Girls Softball: July 30-Aug. 3 ($125); girls, ages 8-15; featuring LRHS Coach Suzanne Tadlock. Instructional sessions will cover such fundamentals as throwing, offense, defense, pitching, catching, baserunning and the “mental game.” Girls Volleyball: June 18-22 ($125); girls, ages 6-15; featuring LRHS Coach Taine Mergenthaler. To register or obtain additional details, visit www.leesvilleathletics.com, and click on the “Camps” tab.
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Leesville Welcomes Muttillo as New Principal By VIRGINIA REED 919 Magazine Writer
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fter four years of as principal at West Millbrook Middle School, Dr. Anthony Muttillo moved to the open position at Leesville Road High School. Before West Millbrook, Muttillo was assistant principal of Wakefield High School and at Martin Middle School, where he began his education career as an English teacher. Muttillo received his undergraduate degree from East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania, a Masters Degree at North Carolina State and his Doctor of Education at UNC-Chapel Hill. Middle and high school levels of education are vastly different, but Muttillo is looking forward to revisiting his experiences and gaining new ones. “I have found that high school students can envision their future better than middle school students can,” said Muttillo. “As a result, I feel like I can make a difference
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and help support students as they work to achieve the future they see in front of them or consider new possibilities.” Muttillo replaced Scott Lyons, who moved in March as principal at William G. Enloe Magnet High School in Raleigh. Dr. Thomas Dixon served as interim principal
are to assist in the implementation of new North Carolina public school curriculum, called “Common Core” for English and mathematics and “Essential Standards” for all other subjects – and focused on understanding material and less on memorization. “I want to lead Leesville
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After that transition, he is still formatting his priorities. “The rest will take shape after I have had an opportunity to experience life at Leesville Road High School,” Muttillo said. “I want to talk with students, teachers, and community members to get a feel for some of the different ways that we can build on the previous success of [LRHS] and continue to improve as we provide an environment that prepares students for life in the 21st Century.” In his free time, Mutillo -- husband and father of two young children -- enjoys running, reading and cheering for his favorite sports teams. As an educator, he does his best to read the same material as the students of his school, as well as titles of the genres that would appeal to young people. Sixth grade students at West Millbrook are currently reading Chew on This: Everything You Don’t Want to Know about Fast Food, a book which has inspired Muttillo to rethink his fast food choices (although he said his love for Chik-fil-a is unwavering). Dr. Muttillo began as principal of Leesville Road High School in the first week of May. 919
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Parties for St. Patrick’s
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t was a grand St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Tra’Li Irish Pub in North Raleigh recently. The traditional Irish pub – located in the Brierdale Shopping Center – hosted the annual event, which included a giant tent filled with music, dancing, food and plenty of brews. Hundreds listened and tapped their feet to Irish bands, while games and good conversation was evident inside and outside the Tra’Li and throughout the center’s parking lot. Tra’Li is located at 10370 Moncreiffe Road, Suite 109. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Sunday, the pub offers both lunch and dinner. For more information, call 919-5444141 or visit www.traliirishpub.com.
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Lake Lynn is a 75-acre park, with a mixture of paved and boardwalk trails. Visitors have many opportunities to see ducks, geese and turtles sunning on logs.  For visitors and nearby residents, the park is great for walks, biking, and jogging. In addition, Lake Lynn Recreation Center is located at the Ray Road entrance, offering a variety of programs and classes for youths and adults. Park entrances are available on both Ray Road and Lynn Road. 919 Magazine LV
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ozens of local business owners, community leaders, school officials and other invited guests recently attended the “919 Magazine VIP launch party” at Brasa Brazillian Steakhouse in Brier Creek. This was the kickoff party celebrating the release of the first two magazines in a group of 12 slated for publication in the Greater Raleigh area over the next 18 months. Additional VIP guests included members of the Raleigh Police Department Northwest Substation and Raleigh Fire Department, Station 24 in Brier Creek. The event was hosted by DreamLake Media CEO Scott McElhaney and included 919 Magazine staff members and the Publisher Suzy Beth Sarver. 919 Magazine is a glossy, microlocal magazine that provides community
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features and information in an attractive full-color, glossy publication. Delivered via direct mail to every single family household within the first two zones (Zip Code 27617 and the Brier Creek Country Club area north and south of I-540 bordering, including Bethesda and East Morrisville; and Zip Code 27613 between Glenwood Avenue and Creedmoor Road, south of Norwood Avenue – including Leesville, Springdale and Lake Lynn areas), the magazine also has a number of rack locations for single copy distribution in select locations. Boasting a total circulation of more than 30,000 (15,000 per zone), the colorful publication publishes six times per year and features an easyto-read format and professional design to ensure thorough readership. “I’m thrilled to begin publishing
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with the Brier Creek and Leesville editions,” said Sarver. “These communities will be featured on a regular basis with interesting news and information relevant to their specific area. The outpouring of support by local business leaders and school officials has been outstanding.” McElhaney said the goal is to give readers something vital and interesting to read on a regular basis. “We produce 919 Magazine with readers as our first priority, and we want them to enjoy each edition cover-tocover,” he said. In addition to the print publication, 919 Magazine is complimented by a robust website at www.919magazine. com and produces a regular stream of information and comments via Twitter, according to Sarver. Residents and local organizations are encouraged to submit information, suggestions, photos, recipes or ideas for articles to 919 Magazine at info@919magazine.com Businesses or service companies interested in reaching the lucrative communities along the I-540 Corridor in the professional environment provided by 919 Magazine should email advertise@919magazine.com or call 919-747-2899
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>>> 919 COMMUNITY Fish, Bike and Hike at Umstead Several upcoming activities at William B. Umstead State Park are scheduled – including the opportunity for youths to learn the basics of fishing. Among the events scheduled: • 3 p.m., May 12 – A park ranger discusses many of the trails in the park and how to navigate them, followed by a short walk. Participants should wear appropriate clothing and shoes. Reservations for the one-hour program – which begins at Picnic Shelter 2 -- are required. Call 919-571-4170 for more information. • 6 p.m., May 17 – Go with a park ranger on an intermediate bike ride, expected to last 1-2 hours. Meet at the Bike and Bridle trailhead. Make reservations at 919-571-4170. • 10 a.m., May 25 – Learn the basics of fresh water fishing, then enjoy an hour of practicing on Big Lake. Fishing rods and reels will be provided. Reservations are necessary at 919-571-4170.
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350 Participate in Umstead Event
HG Swim Team Season Begins
More than 350 participants took part in the recent 2012 Walk/Run/Bike for Umstead event, which featured plenty of exercise, great music and lots of children’s activities. Funds raised during the April event go toward the restoration of the 104 historic cabins and mess halls at William B. Umstead State Park, invasive plant control, and environmental education. For more information, visit www.umsteadcoalition.org.
Harrington Grove Stingrays 2012 Youth Swim Team season begins in May, and is open to all current Harrington Grove Swim & Racquet Club members. Emphasis for swimmers is on improving stroke mechanics, team spirit and good sportsmanship. Although there are no try-outs in order to be a member of the swim team, stroke and turn mechanics in addition to basic swimming skills are important. Youths will swim in the age group according to his/her age as of June 1, 2012. Participants can expect 3 -4 practices per week, beginning May 21. Swim meets are always Tuesday evenings, beginning at 6 p.m. (with six swim meets on consecutive weeks starting June 12, and continuing through July 17. For registration information, contact Susan Ostling at susan.ostlingmabe@ gmail.com.
Donations Sought for Hungry Kids As part of the annual Red Day (Renew, Energize, Donate) national effort to give back to communities, Keller WilliamsChapel Hill is collecting and donating nutritious kid-friendly non-perishable food (or cash) to the Weekend Backpack Program at TABLE Inc. TABLE is a non-profit organization that provides elementary school children food when free school meals are not available – such as weekends and school vacations. This is the third year Keller Williams-Chapel Hill has participated in the effort to feed hungry children in the Triangle. Donations may be dropped off at 1516 E. Franklin Street, Suite 100, in Chapel Hill prior to 11 a.m. May 9, or call 919-9511756 to schedule pickup. On May 10, all collected donations will be delivered to TABLE at 205 West Weaver St. in Carrboro, and Keller Williams real estate agents will be on hand to catalog, sort and store donations, put together backpack deliveries for children, and also plan to update TABLE’s landscaping, install new shelving units and provide a new sign for the facility. For additional information or make a donation, call Paula Carr at 919-951-1756, who is coordinating the Keller Williams event. 26
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I-540 Improvement Begins An eight month project resurface I-540 between I-40 and Triangle Town Center Boulevard to Highway 50 is now under way. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, most of the work will be done at night, avoiding 78,000 vehicles that travel the roadway daily. Initially, most work will occur Sunday through Thursday, though schedule changes are possible. In addition to the resurfacing, some shoulder reconstruction and structural rehab work is planned. Unexpected closures and detours are possible until Nov. 15. Visit www.ncdot. gov/travel for additional information.
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Workshop Focuses On Drug Abuse
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Parents, educators and counselors attended a free workshop at Leesville Road High School to learn about the trends, health risks and laws regarding the use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs by teenagers. “Drugs Uncovered: What Parents Need to Know,” held in April, was co-sponsored by the City of Raleigh Substance Abuse Advisory Commission, the LRHS Parent-Teacher- Student Association and the Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education. Workshop participants reviewed a mock bedroom of a teenager to discover ways children and teenagers typically conceal, promote and abuse drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Participants also explored ways to communicate effectively with children and teenagers about alcohol, tobacco and drug use. For more information on the effort, contact the Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education at 919-231-4006 or email nfo@poehealth.org.
Japanese Art Classes at Lake Lynn Lake Lynn Community Center hosts classes this summer on Japanese Calligraphy and Origami. Designed for ages 16 and older, the class allows participants to work on their choice of the two disciplines and make their own cards, “thank you” notes and other items. The first class is 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on July 11 and July 18; the second class is 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 15 and Aug. 22. Class fee for Raleigh residents is $15 ($27 for non-residents). The classes will feature “Shodo” – one of Japan’s traditional cultural arts, which is considered beneficial in developing mental concentration and focus – in the calligraphy instruction. Registration is available at the center, located at 7921 Ray Road in the Leesville area (27613). For more information, call 919-870-2911 or visit www.raleighnc.gov.
Camp Trinity is now enrolling for four different summer camps at the Trinity Academy of Raleigh, located at 10224 Baileywick Road. Camps include: • Trinity Day Camp: Provides a resident camp feel, with a day camp convenience. • The Zone: A camp especially designed for middle school students. • Trinity Sports Camp: Features real coaches, real players and real development. • Junior Ballers: Especially designed for preschoolers. For additional information, call 919-786-0114 or visit www.wheresummerhappens.com.
LRHS’s Gentry Signs With Chiefs North Carolina State University Fullback Taylor Gentry – who played at Leesville Road High School – signed a free agent contract with the National Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs in late Aprill. Gentry played 44 games at NCSU, catching 38 passes for 313 yards (8.2 avg.) and recording 61 tackles (22 solo). He was two-time all-conference, all-area and team Most Valuable Player at LRHS as a tight end, wide receiver, outside linebacker and defensive end.
Student in “The Hunger Games”
Lake Lynn Hosts Summer Camps Lake Lynn Community Center hosts a Summer X-Press Camp beginning June 11 for ages 6-11. The program provides a summer camp experience at a reasonable cost ($50 per week), and incorporates a stimulating atmosphere through such organized activities as arts and crafts, recreational sports and games, and field trips. Staffed with experienced counselors with more than 20 hours of staff training, the camp hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m – with early drop off and late pickup available. The weekly camps continue through Aug. 17. For more information, call 919-870-2911 or visit www.parks. raleighnc.gov. 919 Magazine LV
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Cast of “The Hunter Games” – a big hit in recent weeks at movie theaters – includes a Trinity Academy student . Dakota Hood, a student at the private Christian school located at 10224 Baileywick Road, plays one of 24 teen contestants in the futuristic competition that is the core of the tale. She also appeared on E Television’s coverage of the film’s premier. In addition to acting, Hood is also a skilled singer who has done commercials, voice overs, radio and theater. Previously she appeared in the films “Scripture Cake” and “A Sourthern Cuisine Movie”. She is represented in Los Angeles by KuTalent.
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Tomato Varieties Known To Thrive in North Carolina
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the best soil available. “Clay and sandy soils can be improved by working in two to three inches of compost, peatmoss, or other forms of organic matter in the top six to nine inches of soil,” he noted, speaking of preparing a backyard garden spot. He also said to apply ¾ cup of lime and ½ cup of 8-8-8 fertilizer for each plant to help reduce nutrient imbalances and help control the blossom end rot problem that can sometimes occur with tomatoes.
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It’s important not to crowd seedlings, as close conditions inhibit plants’ growth. Generally, tomato plans should be spaced 1.5 to 2 feet apart in the row. Plants should be staked or caged shortly after planting. For Leesville-area residents with no yard – or no interest in tilling up the lawn, container tomatoes can be a pleasant surprise when they begin to deliver. Container tomatoes need at least six to eight hours of sunshine, even if it moves moving the containers around each day. Regular potting soil works fine, and most any container will work. Consider dwarf varieties, as they generally grow better in containers. Be sure to water container tomatoes often, because the plant roots cannot reach for extra moisture. Sources for this article included the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service at North Carolina State Unversity; Larry Bass, Extension Horticultural Specialist; and eHow.com.
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North Raleigh’s Baker Next Door The Sweet Tooth Bakery’s Signature Vanilla Cake Ingredients:
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Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 2. Mix first five ingredients by hand using a whisk in a very large mixing bowl. 3. Add the rest of the ingredients and beat on low speed for two minutes. 4. Pour the batter into two 8” round pans. 5. Bake for approximately 40-45 min. or until the top springs back when pressed. 6. Once cool, decorate with your favorite buttercream, fondant, or store-bought icing.
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Unofficial North Raleigh Car Show Brings Out Enthusiasts, Residents
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FREE WI-FI
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NC Hungry For Films
“What ‘The Hunger Games’ has done for North Carolina…you won’t absolutely be able to measure for a number of years, in terms of tourism impact. We want to continue that. We want film companies to see the sites we have to offer, know that we have quality people available to work for them. I think our main job is to make sure we’re an easy place to do business.” - Gene Ellison, Member of the NC Film Commission, speaking to the Ashville Citizen-Times.
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919 Area Shows Signs Of Housing Recovery
With 1st Quarter home sales in the Raleigh region showing a 20 percent improvement over last year, the local real estate recovery appeared to continue. At $223,800, the average sales price of homes sold in the quarter was down slightly from a year ago – while the average sales price of existing homes was $210,700 (or down 1 percent). According to Triangle Multiple Listing Services figures, pending sales were up 22 percent during the period over last year, while showings were up 11 percent.
Make Room For Daddy
Triangle Talent
As families in the Triangle approach Father’s Day (June 17), daddies of the new millennium have vastly different roles than their fathers and grandfathers – and adapting to new circumstances is evolving the entire American concept of family, according to Tony Delmedico, a licensed family therapist in Raleigh. Today’s economy and shifting maternal responsibilities have forced the traditional notion of family to evolve. Fathers are left to fill in the gaps left by busy, working mothers; in many cases, dads parent in ways their own fathers never imagined. “Certainly historically, we’ve been hunters and gatherers and explorers and defenders of the world, and... it’s only in the last generation that men – and fathers in particular – have been asked to be nurturers in the home instead of providers, or in addition to being providers,” Delmedico said. “The sheer economics of it have forced men to begin to share more of the duties and roles around the home, both in nurturing and providing a psychological safety net for the family.” 38
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Travelers at RaleighDurham International Airport will have free WI-FI beginning this summer. RDU Airport announced Thursday that it will launch a free Wi-Fi internet program for travelers, as well as a premium paid service for power users. RDU selected Concourse Communications to provide the service, likely to begin by early July. The new service allows up to 45 min. of cost-free Internet use, before an automatic sign-off (users can log back on for additional sessions). A premium service also will be available at a cost, allowing paid option for premium users needing to connect to corporate VPNs, email large files or stream video.
Economic Development Groups Launch Search
Forbes Magazine’s Joel Kotkin – an internationally recognized authority on global, economic, political and social trends -- will keynote the May 9 Economic Development Forum in Raleigh. The Forum, organized by Wake County Economic Development (WCED) – in partnership with the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber’s EDGE4 program – will also mark the launch of the Triangle talent attraction campaign and Internet portal called “Work in the Triangle, Smater From Any Angle” (www.WorkintheTriangle.com). Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, Orange County Economic Development, Research Triangle Foundation, and Research Triangle Regional Partnership are also involved in the initiative. To RSVP for the forum, visit www.raleighchamber.org. Tickets are $40 for members and $55 for non-members
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Umstead State Park
Tucked between the growing cities of Raleigh, Cary, Durham and the corporate world of Research Triangle Park is an oasis of tranquility, a peaceful haven – William B. Umstead State Park. Easily accessible from Highway 70/Glenwood Avenue, the 5,579-acre park features a wide variety of outdoor activities. For more information, call 919571-4170, email William.umstead@ ncdenr.gov, or visit www.ncparks.gov.
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20-Minute Express Workout Great for Limited Schedules
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ere’s my secret weapon for folks with limited schedules: Resistance tubing! Combine these upper body exercises with your walk around the block, your recumbent bike ride or on the treadmill for a heart pumping interval workout. Perform each exercise for 60 seconds while walking fast. Alternate with a 60 second walk/run that is challenging. One round will take 16 minutes. Don’t forget to warm up and cool down: Chest Press: Fold tube in half then tie a half-knot in the center. Place knot behind back, tubing and handles under each arm. “Punch” handles forward as you walk. Bow and arrow: Hold knot in front of you with right arm extended. Place one or both handles in left hand. Pull
handles toward left shoulder like drawing a bow. Repeat other side. Shoulder Press: Hold knot in left hand and place left hand on right hip. Hold one handle in right hand and push it up. Repeat other side. Tricep: Hold one handle in right hand and drop tubing behind back. Grab knot with left hand. Keeping right elbow close to head, press right hand to sky. Repeat other side. Bicep: Untie knot and stand on tube with one or both feet. One handle in each hand, pull handles from hips to shoulders, elbows in close. Need a tube? Buy a commercial grade tube from ProSource Fitness Equipment at 6320 Angus Drive, Suite G, or from Spiproducts.com. Choose green for beginners, red for intermediate. 919 Wrigley is Fitness Director at Brier Creek Country Club, and Lake Lynn resident.
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>>> 919 PLANNER Library Events Leesville Community Library
5105 Country Trail Raleigh, NC 27613 Hours: Mon-Thu, 9 am-8 pm Fri, 10 am-6 pm Sat, 10 am-5 pm Sun, Closed Phone: 919–571–6661 Website: www.wakegov.com/libraries Dates and events subject to change.
6/19 Baby Storytime 10:00 am, and 11:00 am
5/10 Toddler Storytime 10 am, and 11 am
Preschool Storytime 11 am
Evening Tea Book Club 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
6/25 Family Storytime 6:30 pm-6:50 pm
5/12 Tissue Paper Posies Drop-in Craft 10 am-12 pm
6/26 Baby Storytime 10 am, and 11 am
5/15 Classics with a twist 2:30 pm-3: 30 pm
6/28 Toddler Storytime 10 am, and 11 am
5/19 Plant & Book Swap 10 am-4 pm
Cook the Book Cookbook Club 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
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Walgreens Celebrates In North Raleigh Walgreens Brier Creek’s Manager Lauen Bender hosted local dignitaries, customers and friends for the grand opening of the new store at 11801 Vogel St. in Raleigh. Dereck Fugleber, Community Leader for Walgreens, joined the celebration, which featured free hot dogs, sodas, and other treats – and a number of giveaways and activities for children.
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Capt. Dave Morzella and his crew from Raleigh Fire Department’s Station 24 in Brier Creek also participated, showing off one of the engines. The new Walgreens features a compounding pharmacy, a drive-thru, one-hour photo services, and flu shots/immunizations. Located just off Brier Creek Parkway, the facility (officially store #12077) is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. To contact, call 919-544-1387.
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WILL A
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Chances that a major hurricane (category 3 or above) will make landfall in the southeastern U.S. this year: 12%
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It Cools Off in August… While many residents assume August is the warmest month of the year, in the Brier Creek area it’s actually July – with high temperatures averaging a toasty 90 degrees F (compared to an 88 degrees F average in August). Other weather trivia for amazing your friends and family:
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n The highest recorded temperature ever was 105°F in 1952. n January is the coolest month of the year, with low temperatures averaging 31 degrees F (compared to 33 degrees F in December and 34 degrees F in February).
Number of people who survived heart attacks in Wake County in 2010 when they were treated by Wake Emergency Medical Services last year. The 42 percent survival rate was among the best in the nation.
n The lowest recorded temperature ever was -9°F in 1985. n The maximum average precipitation occurs in July.
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