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919 ‹‹ SYLLABUS

The Cover 12

Passion for Perennials

Transportation for All Occasions

It’s All About the “W”

Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

Planners 5 6 8 8

Out of Control Iris Hobby Now a Thriving Business

Departments

Blue Diamond Provides Superb Service, Locally and Worldwide

4 Publisher’s Notes 20 Field Trip 22 Yearbook 32 Community 40 Home Work 42 919 Region 43 Advertisers Index 43 Along the I-540 Corridor 44 Bulletin Board 44 Food Break 46 919 Final Bell

Working, Winning and Well-Schooled in Wakefield

As Earth Day Approaches, Top Tips to Protect the Planet

Features 10

Striving for a Positive Impact

Making a Big Difference

Wakefield High’s Monica Sawyer Both Hard Working and Passionate

Leaving an Imprint

Run Like A Mother

Civil War History

Service, Selection and Value

Comfortable and Relaxing

On the Cover

Ron Beltran’s Work with Lions Club Part of His Mission in Life

Mangum Family Hopes to Leave Purposeful Imprint on the World

Community Events School Events Extracurricular Activities Community Sports

Wakefield High School Principal Tripp Crayton Photo by Ben Bipes

Mother’s Day 5K Promotes Women’s Health and Wellness Historic Bennett Place Only A Short Drive From Wakefield

Crown Trophy Believes Customers Deserve the Best

Gentle Family Dentistry Provides Quality Care for Entire Family

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919 ›› NOTES Publisher

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Spring is here in the 919 Welcome to the April/May issue of 919 Magazine-Wakefield Plantation/Falls Lake. It’s Spring! How does the saying go…“April showers bring May flowers”? Spring is when everything comes alive: Things are starting to bloom, including my allergies. But that won’t stop me from getting out and having in fun in this wonderful community. Spring is when we celebrate Earth Day, Mother’s Day and remember those on Memorial Day. Baseball begins and the weather is turning warmer. With all there is to offer in the 919 we hope you find something that puts the spring in your step. Here’s what we have inside this exciting issue of 919 Magazine: • An inspiring profile of the Mangum Family and their intention of leaving a purposeful imprint on the world through their relationships, careers and community involvement (Page 16). • A look at how Ron Beltran who is making a difference with his volunteer efforts on behalf of the North Raleigh Lions Club, which meets regularly at the Bayleaf Recreation Center (Page 14). • All the details on teacher Monica Sawyer, who is determined to have a positive impact on her students in many ways (Page 10). • And, if you like flowers this time of year, don’t miss the article on Robert Wilson and Randy Ray, and their passion about the Rocky Toad Road Iris Farm (Page 12). Have you heard the phrase, “It’s all about the W”? If you have a student at Wakefield High School, chances are pretty good you already know the line. Beginning on Page 26 of this issue, 919 Magazine sits down with WHS Principal Tripp Crayton for an in-depth look at how students are “Working, Winning and Well-schooled in Wakefield”. Finally, we celebrate Earth Day on April 22 with some tips on Page 40 to help cut down on the clutter and become a little more “eco-friendly” in the 919. This spring we are pleased to announce our new publication for the residents of Morrisville and the Research Triangle Park. Arriving in early April, that area will join our group of five distinct, local 919 publications – and we couldn’t be more thrilled. If you have friends or family in that area, please be sure to tell them to be on the lookout for their very own 919 Magazine-Morrisville/RTP issue! On a special note, I’m wishing a Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there, including my own. I’m lucky enough to have two in my life and I love them both very much.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

4/19

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Ages 16 and up 9am-3pm Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd www.raleighnc.gov

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Wee Walkers Age 1 and up 10-11am, Thurs Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd www.raleighnc.gov

4/9

Early Bird Registration, Girl Scouts 6:30-7 pm (currently registered) 7-8 pm (new registration) 905 South Main St., Wake Forest

Spring Bird ID Workshop

4/13

Nature’s Yucky Ages 5-12; $2 fee 2-3:30pm Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd www.raleighnc.gov

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Northern Wake Campus Open House Wake Tech 10 am-12:30 pm 6600 Louisburg Rd www.openhouse.waketech.edu

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Boats Afloat Ages 6-12; $5 fee 2-4pm Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd www.raleighnc.gov

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A Planting We Will Go Ages 3-5; $2 fee 10-11am Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd www.raleighnc.gov

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Earth Day

4/22

4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Rotary Club of North Raleigh 1 p.m. Wildwood Green Golf Club 3000 Ballybunion Way 919-787-4133

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A Family Walk in the Park

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Nature in My Own Backyard 1-3 pm; ages 6-8, $64 fee Blue Jay Point County Park 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd 919-870-4330 www.wakegov.com/parks/bluejay

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MAY

4/27

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

5/2

Small Ensemble Concert 7 pm Wakefield High 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-3600 www.wakefieldhs.wcpss.net

4/27

Adult Bird Hike 9 am-10 am; free Blue Jay Point County Park 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd 919-870-4330 www.wakegov.com/parks/bluejay

5/2

Band Concert 7-8 pm Wakefield Middle 2300 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-3500 www.wakefieldms.wcpss.net

4/27

Family Bird Hike 10-10:45 am; 11-11:45 am; free Blue Jay Point County Park 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd 919-870-4330 www.wakegov.com/parks/bluejay

MAY 5/1

Nature Stories: Green Thumbs 1-2 pm; ages 3-5 $4 fee; pre-registration required Blue Jay Point County Park 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd 919-870-4330 www.wakegov.com/parks/bluejay

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Mother’s Day

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Pressed for Thyme 2-3 pm Ages 5-up; $5 fee per family Blue Jay Point County Park 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd 919-870-4330 www.wakegov.com/parks/bluejay

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Memorial Day

5/2

Dance Concert

SCHOOL EVENTS

APRIL 4/1-5

Spring Break

4/17

International Festival 9 am-2:20 pm Millbrook High 2201 Spring Forest Rd 919-850-8787 www.mhs.wcpss.net

4/18

Art Spring Fling 2:30 pm Millbrook High 2201 Spring Forest Rd 919-850-8787 www.mhs.wcpss.net

4/19

8 am-11 am West Millbrook Middle 8115 Strickland Rd 919-870-4050 www.wmms.net

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Drama Performance 7-8 pm Wakefield Middle 2300 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-3500 www.wakefieldms.wcpss.net 919 Magazine WK

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National Teacher Appreciation Week

5/7

Band/Orchestra Concert 7-8 pm Wakefield Middle 2300 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-3500 www.wakefieldms.wcpss.net

5/9

Orchestra Concert 7 pm Millbrook High 2201 Spring Forest Rd 919-850-8787 www.mhs.wcpss.net

5/10

Dance Performance

Truck Fair

7 pm Millbrook High 2201 Spring Forest Rd 919-850-8787 www.mhs.wcpss.net

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7-8 pm Wakefield Middle 2300 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-3500 www.wakefieldms.wcpss.net

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Band & Strings Concert 7 pm West Millbrook Middle 8115 Strickland Road 919-870-4050 www.wmms.net www.919Magazine.com

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7 pm Wakefield High 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive 919-562-3600 www.wakefieldhs.wcpss.net

8 am WHS Auditorium (school-wide broadcast) Wakefield High 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive 919-562-3600 www.wakefieldhs.wcpss.net

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

5/20

Dance/Drama Awards

Spring Concert

All School Awards

5/17

Talent Show 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Pleasant Union Elementary 1900 Pleasant Union Church Rd. 919-870-4230 www.pleasantuniones.wcpss.net

Dance Concert

5/30

6 pm Millbrook High 2201 Spring Forest Rd 919-850-8787 www.mhs.wcpss.net

Spring Band Concert 7 pm Millbrook High 2201 Spring Forest Rd 919-850-8787 www.mhs.wcpss.net

5/23

Senior Class Night Ceremony/Receptions 6 pm Gym and Commons Wakefield High 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive 919-562-3600 www.wakefieldhs.wcpss.net

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EXTRACURRICULAR EVENTS

Apr/May

Gatehouse Tavern Trivia Tuesdays DJ Bingo Wednesdays Karaoke Fridays 960 Gateway Common Cir (WF) 919-569-671 www.gatehousetavernnc.com

4/4

Minerals Rock & Recycle Makeup, cosmetic recycling, refreshments, demonstrations, more 6-8 pm; $25 (for makeup products) Skin Sense 6801 Falls of Neuse Rd Appts: 919-870-0700 www.skinsense.com

OTHER 4/19

Parents Night Out 6-10 pm Kidz Celebrate 6801 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-645-9799 Ashley.stoick@kidzcelebrate.com

4/11

Kingdom Vision 2013, Open House Program, graduation, h’orderves 3-5 pm Converting Hearts, Inc. 240 Newton Rd, Suite 106 919-322-2171 www.convertinghearts.org

4/13

Harmony, Hope & Healing

4/20

A Pink Tie Affair Music, Dancing, Auction Fight for 1in9 Benefit Sheraton Hotel, Downtown www.apinktieaffair.com

COMMUNITY SPORTS ACTIVITIES 4/1-4/30

Raleigh-Wake Senior Games

Presented by General Assembly Chorus Pretty in Pink Foundation Benefit 2 pm matinee; 7 pm evening $25 reserved, $20 gen adm Cary Academy 1500 N. Harrison Ave, Cary 321-345-7464 www.ETIX.com

Age 55-older Various locations, activities 919-996-4734 www.raleighnc.gov

4/14

Raleigh Pink Ribbon Motorcycle Ride Pretty in Pink Foundation Benefit 8:30-10:30 reg; 11 am start $20 (lunch, T-shirt, music) Scooters Bar & Grill 1911 Sego Ct 919-819-2866 www.raleighpinkribbonride.com

NIGHTLIFE Apr/May

Carolina Ale House Wednesdays Trivia Thursdays Karaoke 2nd, last Sat, Live DJ 11685 Northpark Dr (WF) 919-556-8666 www.carolinaalehouse.com

Bike Rides

Apr/May

Scooters Grill and Bar Friday Night DJ 8:30 pm-12:00 pm 1911 Sego Ct 919-954-2171 www.scootersbar.com

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8 am; Saturdays (40M), Sundays (60M) TLC for Bikes Lafayette Village 8480 Honeycutt Road, Suite 126 919-324-4966 www.tlc4bikes.com www.919Magazine.com

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REGISTRATIONS, CLASSES & CAMPS 4/22-5/11

Marlins Swim Clinic Age 6-14 Ravenscroft School 7409 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-851-3000 www.marlinsofraleigh.com

WALKS, RUNS AND GOLF

4/20

4/27

Umstead Coaltion Benefit 8 am-12:30 pm 4M walk/run, 12M Tour de TORC Live music, children’s activities, more 919-852-2268 www.umsteadcoalition.org

Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation Benefit 9 am Downtown Raleigh www.runforourheroes.org

Walk/Run/Bike for Umstead

4/20

PurpleStride 5K Run/Walk Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 9:30 am NCSU Centennial Campus 851 Partners Way, Raleigh www.purplestride.org/raleighdurham

4/13

4/27

Triangle March for Babies 3.1 mi. March of Dimes Benefit Walk 8:30 am reg; 10 am start Imperial Center, Durham 4309 Emperor Blvd 919-781-2481 www.marchforbabies.org

5/12

Triangle Walk Now for Autism Speaks

Run Like a Mother 5K 8:30 am Kerr Family YMCA 2500 Wakefield Pines Dr www.runlikeamotherrace.com

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Northern Wake Relay For Life

Benefits SPCA, SWOOP, Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation Cameron Village www.runraleighraces.com

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American Cancer Society Benefit Wake Forest www.northernwakerelay.com

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WHS’s Monica Sawyer Determined To Have Positive Impact on Students By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer

Determined, hard working, and passionate, Monica Sawyer wants to be the teacher her students remember for having had a positive impact on their lives.

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Sawyer is the Wakefield High School 2012/2013 Teacher of the Year and one of 24 semi-finalists for the prestigious WCPSS district wide Teacher of the Year. “I am extremely honored to be selected by my peers to represent our school as WHS Teacher of the Year,” said Sawyer. A North Carolina State University graduate, Sawyer earned her degree in business and marketing education and worked as the assistant director of sports marketing in the NC State Athletic Department until 2004, when she was hired as the first marketing teacher at WHS. Sawyer earned her National Board teacher certification in 2008 and currently serves as the school’s Career and Technical Education Department chair, coadvisor of Student Government Association, co-chair of the Wakefield Cheerios (a staff morale committee), and helped grow the marketing program from three classes to more than 11 classes currently offered. April | May 2013

I love when I can get through to that one student who no one else can seem to connect with, the one who is always in trouble or hates school. MONICA SAWYER Teaching classes designed to prepare students for the real world, whether their paths include attending a two- or four-year college or going directly into a career field, is what Sawyer loves best. She is passionate about teaching and knows that taking the time to get to know each of her students helps to build lasting, positive relationships. www.919Magazine.com

Sawyer remembers always wanting to be a teacher and lives and works with inspiration from her parents, whom she credits for instilling in her down home values, and her high school math teacher, Mrs. Louise Deaton, whose unique teaching style still influences her today. A Wake Forest resident, Sawyer loves the small town feel and the proximity to all Raleigh has to offer – especially NC State football. She loves spending time at the beach and with her 10-year-old dachshund, Levi. But, most of all, she loves teaching. “I love when I can get through to that one student who no one else can seem to connect with, the one who is always in trouble or hates school,” said Sawyer. “It is so rewarding to receive emails from former students thanking me for helping them in high school or encouraging them to major in business or marketing in college.” Photo by Ame Deaton

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Wilson and Ray: A Passion for Perennials Out of Control Hobby Now a Thriving North Raleigh Iris Operation By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer

Photos Courtesy Rocky Toad Iris Farm

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1216 Rocky Toad Road (off Falls of Neuse Road) raleigh.irisfarmer@gmail.com ‘Our philosophy is to share something we love in an effort to continue growing what we love to share.’

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Robert Wilson and Randy Ray, proprietors of Rocky Toad Road Iris Farm, invite one and all to “stop and smell the iris.” Affectionately known as “The Iris Guys,” Wilson and Ray became friends in 1977 and have been working in the iris fields ever since the hobby got out of control years ago. “The things are just so absolutely beautiful that the problem has not become selling them, but trying to stop Randy from buying them,” said Wilson. “They are the heartiest of perennials, drought resistant, amazingly beautiful, grow if you drop them on the ground, and double every year.” With hundreds of varieties, Randy grows them faster than people can adopt them, but that doesn’t stop him from pursuing his passion for pollination and all things iris. Customers come from near and far to visit this unique North Raleigh farm to select from the close to 800 varieties of iris and, just as importantly, to enjoy the warmth and humor of the farmers who lovingly tend them. The duo buys new introduction show winners from the big companies in Oregon, grow them for a few years, and hand select those ready for sale under their tent display. Iris shopping is available any day from the drive-up store on the honor system. “Sadly we have faced a few ‘thieves’ in the past, so we ask that customers not enter the areas labeled ‘No Admittance’ which house iris still multiplying and not ready for sale,” said Wilson. “Live” show times are usually every afternoon from about 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., and Sundays 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. As resident iris experts, Wilson and Ray share their passion with young students at Wakefield Elementary and North Forest Pines Elementary schools as teacher assistants. In addition, they exhibit www.919Magazine.com

their artistic talent painting commercial and residential murals throughout Raleigh, for which they have won awards from Parade of Homes and Raleigh’s Street Painting Festival. And, not surprisingly, Ray has won several first place awards for his amazingly beautiful personal hybridized iris. Despite the rest of the world undergoing dramatic change, the simple authentic beauty of Rocky Toad Road Iris Farm remains the same. “Despite the road widening mercilessly tearing out trees and rows of our iris as the majority zip by, we remain in love with God’s creations,” said Wilson, referring to the ongoing road work on Falls of Neuse Road. “We will have our flowers blooming in April and look forward to seeing everyone at the farm for another great blooming year!”

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Robert ‘The Wizard’ Wilson and Randy ‘The Bumble Bee’ Ray AGES: RESIDENCE: PROFESSIONS: FAMILY: PET: INTERESTS:

As we are both made of dirt, we are as old as dirt Rocky Toad Road Iris Farm Robert (Philosopher, mural artist, kindergarten teacher assistant); Randy (artist, iris connoisseur, farmer) “As Sly and the Family Stone sang, ‘We are family, I’ve got all my’…” “One aging dog (UBU). He is the lazy and absent-minded type, but very lovable. He will hug anyone who hugs us!” “Robert can’t get enough golf, and Randy can’t get enough pollination.”

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE Ron Beltran’s Mission in Life is Simple By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer

For Ron Beltran, his mission in life is simple – he hopes to make a difference in the lives of others. As past president of the North Raleigh Lions Club and now first vice district governor-elect for Lions District 31-G, he is doing just that. After retiring in 2002 from his career as a corporate controller, Beltran and his wife Barbara, a teacher for Durham Public Schools, moved to North Raleigh to be close to family. Beltran enjoys the rural lifestyle and living next door to his granddaughter and down the street from his great nephew and great niece, along with his volunteer efforts. Having spent many years refereeing youth and NCAA soccer, Beltran was selected to instruct United States Soccer Federation referees in 1984 and attended instructional clinics at the Olympic Training Center at Colorado Springs, CO. Another highlight was leading nine Boy Scout troop overnight campouts into the Grand Canyon and rejoicing when his son became an Eagle Scout and was chosen to serve on National Staff at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico for National Junior Leadership Scout Camp for two consecutive years. Taking his Boy Scout Scoutmaster’s advice from many years ago to “pay it forward,” Beltran is actively involved in Lions Club International, the world’s largest service organization dedicated to empowering volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and promote 14

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international understanding. As an active member of his local Lions Club and as a district officer, Beltran helps coordinate the service projects and fundraisers of 39 regional Lions Clubs. Beltran is a graduate of Senior Lions Institute in Oak Brook, IL, and the recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship, Jack Stickley Fellowship, and William E. Woolard Partner in Service awards. And he’s still significantly involved with the local North Raleigh club and its many community activities. “We volunteer at Camp Dogwood (a camp for the Blind at Lake Norman, NC) every summer, and at the VIP Fishing Tournament (Visually Impaired April | May 2013

Our club has a booth annually at the North Carolina State Fair where we…publicize current Lions activities in North Carolina and sell brooms as a fundraiser. RON BELTRAN

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Persons) an educational experience for the blind at the Outer Banks in Dare County, NC every October, and supply glasses for kids and adults who cannot afford them on their own in northern Wake County, working with the NC Division of Services for the Blind,” Beltran said. “Our club has a booth annually at the North Carolina State Fair where we used to request

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organ donations, but now that is done on your drivers’ licenses. So now we use the booth to publicize current Lions activities in North Carolina and sell brooms as a fundraiser.” Recently named by the New York Financial Times as the number one non-profit organization in the world, Lions Club International organizations use 100% of all funds received from the public directly for specified charitable work, with all administrative

costs being paid by membership dues. The North Raleigh Lions Club meets twice a month and welcomes new members to join at any time.

AGE: 68 RESIDENCE: North Raleigh FAMILY: Wife, Barbara; son, Eric, and daughter-in-law, Jennifer; granddaughter, Jessica (age 9) VOLUNTEER AFFILIATION: North Raleigh Lions Club

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Mangum Family Hopes to Leave Purposeful Imprint on the World By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer

Emmy nominated broadcast professional Keyetta Mangum and her three beautiful and talented daughters strive to live intentional and purposeful lives. “Through our personal relationships, community involvement, and professional careers, we want to leave a positive imprint on the world that will never go away,” said Keyetta, who currently directs live high definition broadcasts for both WRAL-TV and FOX50. Originally from Wendell, NC, Keyetta is a member of the National Technical Honor Society, having graduated from the School of Communication Arts Digital Filmmaking Program, located in the Wakefield community. For her dedication to helping others, Keyetta recently received the “2013 Everyday Heroes Award” presented by the Wendell Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. After powerful earthquakes devastated the country of El Salvador in 2001, Keyetta was led to assist with relief efforts and, since then, has made several trips back – taking her daughter Keosha on one of them. She is also a member of Raleigh International Church, where she serves as a deaconess. Twenty-one year old Keosha Mangum is a talented singer and songwriter who, when not recording in the studio, is performing at local events. Kenisha Mangum, age 20, attends Wake Technical Community College and enjoys dancing and 16

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modeling and aspires to perform at the national level. She is actively involved in a statewide campus outreach program and will travel overseas next year to do mission work. When Krystal Mangum, a 17-yearold junior at Wakefield High School, is not on the basketball court, she is at the drawing table creating memorable characters, stories, and graphics. A member of the WHS girls’ basketball team, Krystal also plays for the state champion Garner Flames AAU team, which was ranked number two in the nation at the 2012 AAU Division

I 10th Grade level. After graduation, Krystal plans to attend a Division I university and study graphic design. She hopes to one day play professional basketball overseas, followed by launching her own clothing line.

“Watching my daughters mature into young ladies gives me the most pleasure in life,” said Keyetta. “Whether they are pursuing college, sports, or a singing career, the passion they exhibit as they walk out their destiny is so amazing.”

Watching my daughters mature into young ladies gives me the most pleasure in life. KEYETTA MANGUM

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Mother’s Day 5K Promotes Women’s Health And Wellness, Benefits YMCA Looking for a fun, unique, and healthy way to celebrate Mother’s Day? Communitybased, women-supported Run Like a Mother® returns to Raleigh with its annual Run Like a Mother Race at the Kerr Family YMCA. Scheduled for 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 12, the event’s participants honor the health, strength, and inner beauty of all women ages 12-112 at this women’s-only 5K race and one-mile kid’s run (for youths 11 and under). The Run Like a Mother (RLAM) charity partner for the 2013 Mother’s Day 5K race is the YMCA Community Outreach, a Raleigh-based organization focusing on community-wide efforts to provide the best possible YMCA experience for as many youth and families as possible, regardless of their family’s ability to pay (learn more at www.ymcawebuildpeople.org). Race participants will have a number of unique opportunities to support this community charity,

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including making a donation at the time of race registration. So, grab your moms, girlfriends, grandmothers, and sisters and bring along the dads and kids to cheer the runners and walkers along. All families are invited to extend the celebration beyond the finish line and enjoy food and refreshments, fun activities for kids, and cool products and services from race sponsors at the post-race party. Run Like a Mother promotes health and wellness for women. Centered around the trademark annual Mother’s Day Run Like a Mother 5K, RLAM uses the rest of the year to communicate and foster running programs and health and fitness awareness. The mission of Run Like a Mother is to fuel a woman’s journey toward health and wellness, empower with education and training programs, inspire with

community events and races, and enable through programs and partnerships. For more information and to register for the race, visit www. runlikemother.com, choose “Race Central”, then “Raleigh”. Race registration is $40 for the women’s 5K and $15 for the kid’s fun run. Kerr Family YMCA is located at 2500 Wakefield Pines Dr., in North Raleigh.

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Civil War History, Only a Short Drive from North Raleigh It was a simple farmhouse, but it was situated precariously between Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston’s headquarters in Greensboro and Union Gen. William T. Sherman’s headquarters in Raleigh. And, in April 1865, the two commanders met at the Bennett Place, where they signed surrender papers for Southern armies in the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida. It was the largest troop surrender of the American Civil War. Today, the Bennett Place in Durham is fully reconstructed and restored to its 1865 condition, is free for visitors to tour, and is less than 30 minutes from most parts of North Raleigh. The Bennett home consists of three fully furnished rooms, including the parlor where the generals met to bring an end to the war. The kitchenhouse is fully furnished as it would have been in 1865 – and a smokehouse and gardens add to the 1865 appearance.

The Visitor Center contains a museum gallery of three rooms of exhibits, telling the story of the Bennett Family and the events encompassing the largest surrender of the war. Military weaponry, farm tools and other Civil War artifacts are part of the collection on display. In addition, the Everett-Thissen Research Library contains more than 1,000 books, periodicals, and documents relating to the Civil War and the Bennett Family. A theater shows a short orientation film. The Bennett Place Support Fund operates a gift shop inside the Visitor Center, with all proceeds going to funding the education programs, preservation and maintenance of the park. Visitors can shop for books, mugs, prints, puzzles, magnets, ornaments, flags, toys, pottery, soaps, candies and more. Also at the site: The Unity Monument, dedicated in 1923, is the premiere monument dedicated to peace and the

Bennett Place Profile HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE: Site of the surrender of Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston to Union Gen. William T. Sherman, the largest and final surrender of the American Civil War. ADDRESS: 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd., Durham PHONE: 919-383-4345 EMAIL: bennett@ncdcr.gov WEBSITE: www.nchistoricsites.org/bennett/ ADMISSION: Free; donations accepted HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday

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reunification of the United States; the Morgan Bench Memorial, recognizing the contributions made by the Morgan family to preserve Bennett Place as a historic landmark; and the bandstand brought to the park in 1924 by the Durham Rotary Club. The site includes walking trails, where visitors can view plant life and wildlife. Benches and boardwalks built by Eagle Scouts and staff provide places to rest and cross remnants of the Ellerbe Creek. A picnic area provides visitors a respite to enjoy a meal or snack with friends and family. Throughout the year a variety of living history events take place, including the commemorative anniversary event recognizing the surrender. Other activities include Union Occupation, Road To Secession, Tarheels: Soldiers of the Old North State, Planting the Fields, and Christmas in the Carolinas During the Civil War.

Visitors are welcome to join guided tours for a stroll down the original Hillsborough Road and into the farm structures, listening to stories of the two great generalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meeting. Tours are typically on the hour Union Gen. William Sherman (left) beginning at 10 a.m., & Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston with the last tour of the day beginning at 4 p.m. (except during daylight savings time, when the last tour begins at 3 p.m). Guided tours last between 30 minutes to one hour. Visitors are also provided a site brochure map, which they can tour the farm on their own if they have limited time with us. The site is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., TuesdaySaturday. No admission is charged. Bennett Place is located at 4409 Bennett Memorial Road in Durham.

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Jamie Gerdts and Dr. Laree Johnson participated in the festivities of the Mother-Son Sports Spectacular

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory at “Read Across America Day” at Upward Road Elementary School in Flat Rock, NC, in March Photo by Katy Warner

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Mothers and sons joined forces to compete at the Wakefield Elementary School’s First Annual Mother-Son Sports Spectacular

WES put on its annual Spring Fling where the community took pleasure in games, food, performances, music, vendors and more! Photos courtesy of Rosemary Ros

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Amos and Sophia Slaymaker shared a moment of father-daughter bonding

Fathers and daughters dressed their best for an evening of fun and dancing at Wakefield Elementary School’s FatherDaughter Dance

WHS Multicultural Festival was a celebration of diversity, where the community enjoyed perfomances, activities and international food tasting Photo by Ame Deaton

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NC State and Highway Patrol hosted the 2nd Annual Kerr Family YMCA Polar Plunge for the NC Special Olympics Photos courtesy of Joanne Lee

Wakefield High cheerleaders joined Scott Dupree, Executive Director of the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance, in honoring the Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon

34 plungers participated this year at the Polar Plunge event

Members of the WF community, Wake Forest Road Middle School, NR Christian Academy, NC Highway Patrol, and Special Olympics athletes raised $3,700

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919 ‹‹ BUSINESS PROFILE Carrie Peele founded Blue Diamond Limousines with $15,000 on three credit cards and one midnight blue limousine. Over the next 23 years, Peele’s exceptional passion, determination, and know-how turned that small beginning into the largest certified woman-owned limousine company in the Carolinas. Now, Blue Diamond Worldwide Transportation vehicles and office staff work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year serving local, national, and worldwide clients. “And the professional staff at Blue Diamond provides superb, prompt service and attention to detail,” Peele said. Peele credits her parents for developing her business background. “In our house, you were either going to school or working for the family businesses,” said Peele, who grew up in Pennsylvania – where her mother was part owner in 35 lumber centers, and her father owned a heavy equipment company. That early training – combined with her sales talent and attention to customer service – helped Peele build the Raleigh-based company quickly. Today, Blue Diamond Worldwide Transportation provides limousines, sedans, vans, and motor coaches for any transportation needs locally

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Carrie Peele Profile POSITION: CEO YEARS IN POSITION: 23 FAMILY: David Franks (spouse); two adult daughters (Courtney, Meredith) INTERESTS: Fundraising for Pretty in Pink, networking, cooking, entertaining

• Personalized concierge service that starts from the moment a customer call is answered, until their experience is over. • An A-Plus rating from the Better Business Bureau. • A fleet of luxury vehicles, meticulously groomed and serviced every day by a full-time detailer and a full-time mechanic. • Superbly trained and insured chauffeurs, who provide prompt service and a wonderful experience. “If you are looking for only the best chauffeured transportation service in North and South Carolina, you’ve come to the right place,” said Peele, who also has a long history of community support and charitable fundraising for many organizations, including the Pretty in Pink Foundation, the American Cancer Society, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the American Red Cross, and more.

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Wakefield High School is situated on a 110acre tract in North Wake County, near the town of Wake Forest – near the Wakefield Plantation development. A comprehensive public secondary school that offers a traditional curriculum based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, it includes a 9th Grade Center about three miles from the main campus. There are approximately 160 faculty members at Wakefield, of which, 40 are recognized as National Board Certified Teachers. There is a support staff of over 50 including technical, clerical, and administrative assistants as well as child nutrition, custodial and maintenance personnel. And, of course, there are more than 2,500 students. Principal Tripp Crayton answered questions for 919 Magazine readers about the award-winning school, its programs, it’s teachers, and it’s students.

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A Conversation with Wakefield High School Principal Tripp Crayton: When did WHS open and what is its history? Wakefield High School opened in 1999-2000, with only a freshman and sophomore class initially. The first graduating class was the Class of 2002. Our enrollment has fluctuated over the years as a result of student assignment; in 2008, we had more than 2,800 students, making us one of the largest high schools in the state. Our current enrollment is 2,525.

When did you become WHS principal? I served as an assistant principal from July 2004 to December 2007 under Steve Takacs, who was the high school’s first principal. I left the high school in 2007 to become principal of Wakefield Middle School; then in January 2010, I returned to Wakefield High as the principal. 26

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What is unique about WHS, compared to other high schools?

How has WHS changed since it first opened?

Wakefield was once characterized as an elitist school, set in a wealthy community. We may be elitist, but only in the sense that we expect all of our students to be successful. The truth is, we have a very diverse population of students. We are a melting pot and everybody is accepted, with students coming from more than 50 different countries. Also, our parent organizations are extremely supportive. The PTSA and all of the booster organizations are very active in the school. And we do have a lot of pride here. We have a motto that resonates with the Wakefield community; you’ll see it on T-shirts and you’ll hear students repeat it: “It’s all about the W.” We believe that here…it’s all about Wakefield…working, winning, well-schooled, along with other adjectives beginning with the letter, “W” that I could use to describe the school.

What do you consider the biggest strengths at WHS? There are many strengths, but included are: • Our students excel in academics, athletics, and the arts. A Wakefield education is a “Triple A” education. We provide a professional, well-rounded education here and when our students graduate, they believe they can go anywhere in the world and succeed. • Because we are a diverse school, I think one of the benefits for students is that they learn a lot about differences and tolerance. We have the best students from many worlds at Wakefield: We have both wealthy and poor, city and country, international cultures and students who speak different languages, gifted and handicapped – and the best part about this microcosm of the real world is the community that we all share, and its acceptance and tolerance of differences. • Our staff believes in developing the whole child and the climate of the school is conducive to achievement. Our students are more aware of the society around them and many relish the opportunities they have to be involved in extracurricular activities. Our teachers are innovative and informed and our students are better prepared when they leave. Many teachers plan summer educational trips in the U.S. and overseas; and this is just an example of another opportunity that Wakefield students can take advantage of.

(Wakefield High School is) a melting pot and everybody is accepted, with students coming from more than 50 different countries.

Wakefield has tripled in size since it opened in the fall of 1999 and now we operate on two campuses, running shuttle buses between main campus and the 9th Grade center during the school day. As the school has grown, so has the number of academic and elective course offerings. We have a large group of students who are enrolled in advanced level courses; and there are many choices now for honors and AP classes in all curriculum areas. Extracurricular activities have grown as well, and I think we have more honor societies than any other Wake County school (and new clubs are being formed by students all the time). Along with the change and growth we have experienced, I have heard from parents about how grateful they are that their child has received individual attention from our staff. Our teachers are passionate about what they do and they reach out to students who are struggling. They teach them more than just academic content – they teach about life skills and a love for learning as well. Our Student Services’ team is readily available to students and their parents, and they do a tremendous job helping with academic, social, and career development as well as with college planning. Plus, in recent years, we have implemented several programs that work very well here, such as the Smart Lunch, providing various programs during the lunch period; the Pride Program, to aid transition times between classes; and a new Student Tutorial Program.

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WHS Teaching Philosophy The staff at Wakefield High School is professional and forward-thinking and their vision extends beyond the walls of the school, according to Principal Tripp Crayton. Here are the Mission, Vision, and Core Values statements describing the education philosophy at WHS:

MISSION STATEMENT The Wakefield High School learning community takes collective responsibility for creating an educational environment that results in a high standard of learning for all students and effectively prepares them to progress morally and confidently into an ever-changing society.

VISION STATEMENT Wakefield High School is a learning community that exceeds shared goals and realizes core values while each member of the school is empowered to attain interpersonal, academic, athletic, artistic, and career goals.

CORE VALUES • We believe in the education of the whole person and that learning is a continuous lifelong process. • Interactive learning experiences, specific assessment of talents and abilities, and exposure to future opportunities prepares students for the pursuit of life goals. • Within the learning community, education extends beyond the classroom and requires the active participation of students, teachers, parents, staff, and business partners. • Individual mastery of challenging academic standards requires high expectations, support systems, highly qualified staff, optimal physical facilities, and differentiated instruction. • We respect and appreciate diversity as we foster unity in our students, faculty, staff, and community. • The Wakefield High School learning community has the right to a safe, healthy and orderly environment and an atmosphere that supports individual worth, dignity, and mutual respect.

How did you get into education as a career? It’s one of those things that I always thought about, but I wasn’t sure if it was the right direction for me to go. Nonetheless, I began my educational career by student teaching, teaching, and becoming an assistant principal all within the first 5½ years of my career at Riverside High School in Durham. By having three totally different roles at the same school, I was able to see all sides of the spectrum and get a new found appreciation for the tireless work that everyone puts in to making a school run efficiently.

Who or what inspired you the most growing up? My mother was my greatest inspiration. My parents divorced when I was in 2nd Grade, but that did not stop the drive and passion my mom put into raising my sister and me. While I was in high school, she was going back to school to become a teacher. When I graduated from high school, she graduated from N.C. State University with a teaching degree. How many people would raise two children, go back to school, and still be sane? My mother did an amazing job with us. My mom currently is a teacher at Lufkin Road Middle School, my sister currently works at Campbell University with degrees from N.C. State University, and I’m principal of the third largest high school in Wake County and sixth largest high school in the state. Obviously, she did something right!

If you were not a high school principal, what might you be doing right now? Great question, and I’m sure that I have an answer for that one. As I tell my staff on a regular basis, it is my sincere hope that I never have to think about doing something else. I love what I do at Wakefield. The Wakefield community and schools have treated me well, and I have been blessed to serve as the leader of such a wonderful area of the county. Although I am a quiet leader, I find it important for our faculty, staff, and students to take credit for accolades and amazing things going on here. I just love being a part of the ride.

What provides you the most satisfaction in being an educator? I’m excited to go to work every day. There is never a dull moment in a high school and at Wakefield, it’s an honor to serve as principal of such a great school. I enjoy seeing our students grow and achieve, and I am also very proud of our students who have had to overcome obstacles in their lives in order to be successful. More importantly, I love serving as the leader of a talented group of professionals.

Tripp Crayton Profile AGE: 38 POSITION: Principal, Wakefield High School YEARS IN POSITION: Just over three years PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Principal for little more than six years (Wakefield High and Wakefield Middle); Asst. Principal, Wakefield High; Asst. Principal, Carrington Middle and Riverside High (Durham), Social Studies teacher, Riverside High EDUCATION: BA, Education; Master of School Adm. (UNC-Chapel Hill) FAMILY: Married to Jennifer Crayton PETS: Milo (Jack Russell terrier) INTERESTS: Travel; television

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What was your biggest challenge when you first became principal at WHS?

DISTRICT: Wake County Public School System YEAR OPENED: 1999-2000 FIRST GRADUATING CLASS: 2002 MAIN CAMPUS: 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive Raleigh, NC 27614 919-562-3600 9TH GRADE CENTER: 931 Durham Road Wake Forest, NC 27587 919-570-2201 WEBSITE: www.wakefieldhs.wcpss.net 2012-2013 ENROLLMENT: 2,525 2012-2013 SENIOR CLASS SIZE: 544 ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS: Main Campus Eric Betheil Kelly Nilles Anson Robinson Melissa Thomas Vivian Wells 9th Grade Center Melanie Chappell Kathryn Hammond Chancey Wolfe PARENT ORGANIZATION: PTSA, www.wakefieldhsconnect.org SCHOOL COLORS: Maroon, silver, black and white SCHOOL MASCOT: Wolverines ACCREDITATION: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

The biggest challenge I faced was being named principal of the largest high school in North Carolina (at the time). There were many things that I wanted to do to make Wakefield a better place and I think first of all, I had to learn how to work efficiently with a much larger staff and a larger student body. I am a very organized person and being able to return to a school I was familiar with and to a staff, many of whom I had previously worked with, was indeed a blessing.

Of what are you most proud about your tenure at WHS?

Wakefield (High School) was once characterized as an elitist school, set in a wealthy community. We may be elitist, but only in the sense that we expect all of our students to be successful. TRIPP CRAYTON

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I am proud of the dedicated staff that I lead. They consistently work for the betterment of our students and they stake a claim in our students’ achievements and successes. I am proud of the work that we do with our community outreach programs and our Just Think First Character Education Program, which addresses head-on many of the societal issues that plague high schools today (including underage drinking and driving and teen drug use). I am proud of our parent organizations that do so much in support of our students, teachers and programs by the giving of their time and resources. And I am proud of our students. Despite at times individual students making questionable decisions, 99 percent of them do a great job with understanding their purpose at Wakefield High.

How does this year’s WHS senior class compare to other senior classes during your tenure? It’s a smaller class than last years’ class by about 100 students. And in some ways, I think it reflects the downturn in the economy. I see differences in regards

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to student participation in activities that require financial support. I think the economy has limited what families can afford and I see that in very subtle ways this year. For example, not as many juniors and seniors are driving a car to school now, so we have open spaces in the student parking lot that in previous years were assigned.

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93% of WHS graduates attend college. WHS Class of 2012 earned more than $10 million in scholarships. WHS average SAT score: 1525 WHS is a fully-networked wireless facility, with more than 1,500 computers. Media Centers (at WHS main campus and at the 9th Grade Center) provide more than 20,000 book titles, online subscriptions to reference materials — and equipment for multi-media presentations. WHS recognized as an American School Counseling Association Model Program (RAMP). State Champions 2004, 2006 in 4AA Boys’ Basketball. State Champions 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 in 4AA Girls’ Track. National ranking of #1 in Girls’ Track for 2012. Individual WHS students won state championships in golf and wrestling. WHS cheerleaders won numerous state awards. WHS graduates have competed on the national and professional levels in volleyball, basketball, football, and baseball. WHS Band and Winterguard programs received national recognition. The Winterguard was ranked 15th at the World Championships this past year. WHS consistently recognized as an Academic School of Distinction.

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We have a facility that is used day and night by the school and the community and after more than 12 years, we have some facility needs. If these needs were fulfilled, they would do a lot to keep us in line with other large high schools in the state. We outgrew our building and our grounds several years ago and currently, because of our enrollment, we have to operate on two campuses. The 9th Grade Center is located three miles away in Wake Forest, which houses one modular unit. And on main campus we have two modular units located in back of the school that house 16 classrooms. I guess if I had a wish list for some tangible things, it would include updating our arts and athletic areas to accommodate a larger school. We need more seating in the football stadium and more lighting on practice fields. I would also like an upgrade in technology. We have teachers who embrace all the newest trends in technology and they would love to be able to use more technology resources in the classroom.

What are the biggest challenges facing WHS in the next few years? Spacing issues, and continuing to work with a divided campus. Budget restraints, and being able to provide students with a 21st Century education during a continued down economy. Finding a balance, by meeting state and county guidelines, while also helping each student reach their academic potential in high school. And faculty and staff retention: Keeping good faculty and staff members not only at Wakefield and in Wake County Schools, but in the state. Faculty and staff members are not paid enough for the work that they do and it is troubling that North Carolina ranks 46th among the 50 states in teacher pay. We are losing good people because of this.

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Service, Selection and Value Crown Trophy Believes Customers Deserve Only the Best

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When it comes to service, selection, and value, Bob and Pam Falkenbach, owners of Crown Trophy and Awards of Raleigh, believe their customers deserve nothing but the best. “We value our customers, and we make the buying experience friendly and easy,” said Bob. A former physical education teacher and college football player and coach, Bob takes great pride in ownership and the ability to offer the lowest prices (typically 20 to 40 percent lower) in the Triangle on exclusive top quality products. Crown Trophy’s low price guarantee is possible because they are one of 150 stores nationwide – giving them tremendous purchasing power. In addition, the

franchisor is also a manufacturer, enabling them to offer exclusive items at the lowest possible prices. Customers can browse through Crown Trophy’s professional showroom and catalogs to select from a wide variety of trophies, plaques, crystal, acrylics, banners, engraving, signs, name badges, medals, ribbons, custom awards, pins, promotional items, golf awards, embedments, resins, fantasy sports awards, championship rings, cups, dog tags, laminations, bronze castings, perpetual frames/plaques, personalized gifts, vases, clocks, and more. And while competitors count and charge for each letter of engraving, Crown Trophy’s services include free engraving on trophies,

Crown Trophy and Awards of Raleigh OWNERS: Pam and Bob Falkenbach YEAR OPENED: 2008 HOURS: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, M-F; 9 am-12 noon, Sat (closed Sat in July, August) ADDRESS: 2431 Spring Forest Road, Suite 165 WEBSITE: www.crowntrophy.com/store-148 EMAIL: crownraleigh@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/pages/Crown-Trophy-Guyz-of-Raleigh/104923732878709 PHONE: 919-878-6565

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plaques, crystal, and acrylics. “We do our own trophy building and engraving in-house,” said Bob. “This gives us 100 percent control of putting out nothing but quality, on-time products.” Being in the recognition business, the Falkenbachs whole-heartedly believe in recognizing student achievement. To that end, Crown Trophy offers a FREE monthly school plaque program and delivers two free customized top quality plaques each month to each participating school (which determines the names and recipients of the awards). Schools can contact Crown Trophy and Awards of Raleigh at any time during the school year to begin the no-cost student recognition program. Owners Bob and Pam and all of their Crown Trophy and Awards of Raleigh employees take pride in making the buying experience friendly and easy and one that their customers will repeat and tell others about. “Our customers are important to us, our products are of the best quality available – and we will not be beat on price,” said Bob. Crown Trophy and Awards of Raleigh is located at 2431 Spring Forest Road, Suite 165. To contact or for more information, call 919-878-6565, email crownraleigh@gmail.com,

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National Magnet Schools Group Honors Millbrook High School Magnet Schools of America honored 25 Wake County Public School System magnet schools for 2012-2013 – including Millbrook Magnet High School in North Raleigh. Millbrook was selected as a “School of Excellence” by the organization, and will be eligible to receive monetary prizes at the May awards ceremony in Tulsa, OK. “Magnet schools throughout the country are being awarded for their excellence in demonstrating student achievement, innovative and engaging instruction and curriculum, community engagement, professional development and a commitment to diversity,” said Scott Thomas, Magnet Schools of America Director. “This is a competitive process that awards only a small fraction of the magnet schools nationally.”

Thomas Benton Fills School Board Seat Wake County Public School System’s Board of Education appointed Thomas Benton to fill the vacant District 1 board seat. Benton, a career educator, was among eight candidates interviewed for the position. He served as principal of Durant Road Middle School for 11 years -- and also worked at Sanderson, Athens Drive, Zebulon and Enloe high schools in Wake County. He also worked as a coach for challenged schools and trained other school administrators through the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals Association. Benton currently teaches in the Gardner Webb University Masters in Middle School program. Benton will serve the remainder of former board member Chris Malone’s term, which expires in November 2013. Malone resigned in December after winning election to the North Carolina General Assembly.

Wake Tech Plans Campus Tours, Other Activities For Prospective Students

Wake Tech Community College’s Northern Wake Campus plans an open house from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 13. The event is an opportunity for high school students, counselors, parents, and members of the community to visit the campus and learn more about the programs and resources offered at college. Prospective students and others can: • Learn about the school’s curriculum programs • Speak with staff and faculty member • Take a campus tour • Attend sessions to help with the transition to college • Receive information about resources available, such as financial aid, athletics, clubs and organizations, the career center, and the individualized Learning Center To register for the event, visit www.openhouse.waketech.edu. Wake Tech’s Northern Wake Campus is located at 6600 Louisburg Road in North Raleigh.

Raleigh Pink Ribbon Ride To Benefit Pretty in Pink It’s almost time for the Raleigh Pink Ribbon Ride. The 7th annual motorcycle event – benefitting the Pretty In Pink Foundation – is 11 a.m., April 14, at Scooters Bar and Grill in North Raleigh. Registration is 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A $20 fee per rider includes a T-shirt, lunch and music by “The Switch”. The event also includes a silent auction, raffle prizes, a 50/50, and other giveaways. For more information, call 919-819-2866, email raleighpinkribbonridepeggy@gmail.com, or visit www.raleighribbonride.com.

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919 ‹‹ COMMUNITY North Raleigh DMV Office Extends Hours

Harris Teeter Opens in August on Highway 98 Construction continues at Creedmoor Village - with the anticipated opening of the anchor grocery, Harris Teeter, expected in August. Harris Teeter Communications Manager Catherine Reuhl Becker confirmed the opening of the 53,000 sq. ft. store, located about five miles north of I-540 on the northeast corner of the Highway 98 and Old Creedmoor Road intersection (just west of Creedmoor Road/Highway 50). Phase One of Creedmoor Village also includes 15,600 sq. ft. of retail space (including four outparcels). Leasing Agent Matt Larson indicated both retail and restaurant operators are being pursued to fill the space, but he was unable to confirm any specific confirmed businesses at this point.

West Millbrook Middle Planning Plans Unique Truck Fair Event West Millbrook Middle School plans a Truck Fair 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, April 19. Also known as the "Careers Behind the Cars" event, the Truck Fair highlights careers that use trucks or other vehicles as part of the day-to-day workplace activities. The vent allows 6th Graders to see work vehicles up close and speak with those who use them -- with the goal to have students gain an appreciation for careers in the many industries that depend on travel or transportation in the marketplace. Featuring individuals and vehicles with signage from areas businesses, students will visit each vehicle and gather information to record in special booklets. Business and other entities are encouraged to participate. Volunteers are also needed to coordinate the event. To participate or volunteer, contact Diane Walters, M.Ed, at 919-518-0111 or dwalters@wcpss.net. For additional information, visit www.wmms.net/walters/truck_fair/index.htm. West

Synthetic Fields Planned at North Raleigh’s WRAL Soccer Center Two synthetic multipurpose fields will be installed at the WRAL Soccer Center off Perry Creek Road in North Raleigh. These new synthetic fields will replace soccer fields that are currently grass – and will have lights to accommodate night games. Construction of the synthetic multipurpose fields is estimated to cost $2.5 million, with $2.2 million coming from the City of Raleigh and the remaining $300,000 from private contributions. The city is using two-thirds general obligation bonds to fund its portion of the project, and the Capital Area Soccer League is applying for grants to cover the private funds. Construction of the two fields is expected to begin by June 1, and completion is expected within 60 days.

Girl Scout Registration April 9 Early bird registration for Girl Scouts registration begins April 9 at the Wake Forest United Methodist Church. Currently registered scouts can sign up 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., with new scout registration 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wake Forest UMC is located at 905 South Main Street in Wake Forest.

Millbrook Middle School is located at 8115 Strickland Road in North Raleigh.

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The state Department of Motor Vehicles office in North Raleigh expanded its hours of service recently. DMV’s driver’s license office at 2431 Spring Forest Road now is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturdays. Two other DMV offices in Raleigh also plan extended hours, beginning in April, and the switch could be expanded soon to other DMV facilities in the state.

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Rotary Club of North Raleigh Plans Charity Golf Tournament

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Rotary Club of North Raleigh’s 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament is at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 22, at Wildwood Green Golf Club. The event will raise funds for Rotary Club programs and scholarships. For more information on the event, call 919-787-4133 Rotary Club of North Raleigh meets at 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 W. Millbrook Rd. in North Raleigh. Wildwod Green Golf Club is located at 3000 Ballybunion Way in North Raleigh.

Blue Jay Point’s Songbird Celebration Offers Outdoor Activities for All Ages A special Songbird Celebration in April at Blue Jay Point County Park marks this year’s International Migratory Bird Day in North Wake County. Scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the park, located at 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road, the event’s theme is “Life Cycle of Migratory Birds: Conservation Across the America.” Individuals, families and organizations are encouraged to attend any and all of the programs and activities throughout the park. Food concessions will be available, or participants can bring a picnic lunch. Among the free activities planned for the day (drop-in, and come-and-go as desired) • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Shade-grown Coffee Hour on the Environmental Education Center porch. • 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Bird-themed displays, games and activities for all ages in the Blue Jay Garden. • 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Take a Story Walk ® along Blue Jay’s Sparkleberry Loop Trail, while enjoying the story, “Those Darn Squirrels Fly South” by Adam Rubin. • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: A raptor presentation by Master Falconer Bill Davis’s big beautiful birds of prey. • 12 noon-12:15 p.m., 2-2:15 p.m.: Rockin’ Robin Parade, with young participants making their own mini-percussion instrument and parade around the event grounds. • 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Experience an interactive Migration Obstacle Course. Free events allowing for pre-registration at 919-870-4330 (or limited registration may be available at the event’s Information Tent: • 9-10 a.m.: Adult Bird Hike to locate spring migrants through song and observation. • 1:15-2 p.m.: Remarkable Raptors (ages 11-15). • 11-11:30 a.m., or 11:30 a.m.-12 noon: Birdsongs (preschoolers and parents). • 12 noon-12:30 p.m., or 12:30-1 p.m.: Feature Your Nest (preschools and parnents). • 10-10:45 a.m. or 11-11:45 a.m.: Family Bird Hike (all ages). • 11 a.m.-12 noon, 1-2 p.m., or 2-3 p.m.: Osprey Hike (all ages). • 12 noon-12:45 p.m. or 1-1:45 p.m.: Wake Audubon Family Bird Hike (all ages). • 2-2:45 p.m.: Wake Audubon Bluebird Hike (all ages). For more information, call 919-870-4330, email bluejaypoint@wakegov.com, or visit www.wakegov.com/parks/bluejay.

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Dayna Wells, a senior at Millbrook High School, received the Girls Scouts’ Gold Award recently. She is the daughter of Dave and Donna Wells and a member of Troop 776 (led by Donna Wells and Amy Bailey)…Wakefield High School’s Jordan Fieulleteau and Connor Mitch were among 57 players nationwide named to Parade Magazine’s All-America high school football team. The record-breaking duo now are already attending college – Fieulleteau at UNCChapel Hill and Mitch at South Carolina, where they expect to practice with their respective teams this spring…Wake Forest resident Steve Spencer appeared in a February 2013 episode of Tru TV’s “Lizard Lick Towing”, filmed in nearby Wendell, NC...Samantha Thomas earned the Silver Award, Girl Scouting’s second-highest honor. The daughter of Chris and Debora Thomas, she attends Millbrook High School and is a member of Troop 1069 (led by Sarah Jessup)…Wakefield High School Women’s Indoor Track & Field team this year’s 4A State Championship, besting Southeast Raleigh. The team – which notched its third straight indoor championship -- is coached by Ann Graham, and Tyra Lea of WHS was the meet’s Most Valuable Player…North Raleigh teenagers can enter the Wake County Public Libraries annual Teen Poetry Contest through April 30 for a chance to be honored at a special reception, receive a trophy and read their winning poems in a public forum. Entries must be in Grades 6-12, and up to three original poems can be submitted. Winners in four categories – Grade 6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-10, and Grades 11-12 – will be announced in early May. Visit www.wakegov. com/libraries for entry guidelines and to submit entries…Wake County’s 2013 Poetry Out Loud competition winner is Emily DeMaioNewton, a junior at Wakefield High School. The daughter of Dan and Sandy DeMaioNewton, she planned to participate in the state competition in late March…Durant Road Middle School students Lewis Waters and Treyanna Rountree and West Millbrook Middle School students Alicia Roberts and Raheam Ceesay were honored by the Raleigh Elks Lodge as Outstanding Middle School Students. The awards are based on academic performance, citizenship, leadership and other factors. Both attended a recent special banquet at the lodge and received certificates of accomplishment from the Elks and the North Carolina Legislature… Send news items about your children, students, church, school, organization, club, troop, or group to info@919magazine.com. www.919Magazine.com

919 ‹‹ BUSINESS PROFILE Comfortable and relaxing are not words one would typically associate with a trip to the dentist. Nonetheless, the professionals at Gentle Family Dentistry have built their thriving practice on those two very principles. Founded in 2002 by Dr. Tran Nguyen, and soon after joined by her sister-in-law Dr. Minhthu Nguyen, Gentle Family Dentistry strives to provide the highest quality dental care for the entire family in a relaxed and low pressure environment. Dr. Tran Nguyen grew up in Greensboro, NC, after relocating from Vietnam. She received both her undergraduate and dental degrees from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and received her Fellowship in Implantology in 2010. Dr. Nguyen and her husband and two children have been Wake Forest area residents for over 10 years. Dr. Minhthu Nguyen was born and raised near Cleveland, OH, and received her undergraduate and dental degrees from Ohio State University. Dr. Nguyen received her Fellowship in Implantology in 2010 and has been practicing general dentistry for close to 10 years. Along with her husband and daughter, she lives in Wake Forest. Drs. Tran Nguyen and Minhthu Nguyen believe in developing lasting

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relationships with their patients through consistently demonstrating compassion and respect. In order to Tran Nguyen, DDS accommodate and provide this level of care to all their patients, root canals; they expanded their practice in 2010 and veneers; Minhthu Nguyen, DDS moved into a new building, and soon crown and after welcomed Dr. Sapna Chandra and bridge; Dr. Julia Mulnick as associate dentists. implant crowns; gum treatment; caries laser detection; and ZOOM! teeth Gentle Family Dentistry provides whitening. And with early morning, expert care in the areas of cosmetic and evening, and Saturday appointments, family dentistry including: Sealants; the caring and nurturing staff are fully committed to taking any steps necessary to ensure patients are well cared for in a comfortable setting. This positive, compassionate, and gentle care is especially suited to high fear patients. “We have been blessed with dedicated employees who will do whatever necessary PADRICK BARRETT to ensure patients are comfortable and receive their treatment in a low pressure, Gentle Family Dentistry Profile non-judgmental environment,” said Padrick Barrett, practice administrator. OWNERS: Dr. Tran Nguyen, Dr. Minhthu Nguyen

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Celebrating its 30th season, the North Raleigh Athletic Association (NRAA) proudly supports hundreds of local youth football players and cheerleaders who participate in the local Consolidated Football Federation (CFF) league. The CFF is comprised of 15 different member organizations from five counties in the Triangle area. With approximately 550 athletes competing last season on one of 17 Bulldogs Pop Warner football and five cheer teams, two football and two cheer teams won their regional titles and advanced to the Pop Warner Super Bowl and National Cheer & Dance Championships at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World in Florida. To get to the championships, teams competed in their local brackets against others in their league then made it through multiple playoff games to win their regional title. The following four teams each won their 2012

After A Successful 2012 Season, Bulldogs Prepare for Registration regional titles qualifying them for the national championships in Florida: • Midget Football: Head Coach Scott Mooneyham • Pee Wee Red Football: Head Coach Barry Whitmore • Midget Cheer: Head Coach Pamela Bowman • Pee Wee Cheer: Head Coach Tera James

Winning its bracket but losing to Pee Wee Red in the CFF championship game, Pee Wee White, coached by John Houston, went on to win two additional games in the Second Chance Regional Championships to bring home a regional title. With much to be proud of, the cadre of volunteers who make up the board and expert coaching staffs of

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the NRAA devote countless hours on and off the field to offer the best organization possible for all the athletes and families involved. The NRAA is affiliated with the national Pop Warner Little Scholars program, founded in 1929, which now has approximately 425,000 football, cheer and dance participants aged 5-16 years old in 42 states and several countries around the world. It is the only youth football, cheerleading and dance organization that requires its participants to maintain academic standards to participate. With no tryouts or cutting of rosters in Pop Warner programs, every athlete participates under mandatory rules of play. Participants are placed on teams based on age and weight (age only for cheer), and individual awards are given only for academic excellence, not for on-field activities. Registration for the Bulldogs 2013 season begins on April 1, with a season opening date of August 1, 2013.

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Enjoy Raleigh’s Trails?

Raleigh Seeking Volunteers To Promote Courtesy, Safety By ALYSSA BAUCOM 919 Magazine Writer

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Enjoy walking, running or biking on Raleigh’s Greenway trails? Then the community needs your assistance. Raleigh Police Department and Parks and Recreation Department created the Capital Area Greenway Volunteer Program last year – and now seeks additional outgoing, safetyoriented volunteers (18 and older) to support their community, while simply performing their daily routine. The Capital Area Greenway is a system of paved and unpaved trails that

connect residential communities with city parks, open spaces, and commercial areas where people can exercise or just enjoy some fresh air. “As the City of Raleigh grows, so do our greenways,” said Bruce Embry, RPD volunteer coordinator. “We presently have over 80 miles of greenways for citizens to use, and the length is increasing constantly.” Volunteers serve as an extra set of eyes and ears on the Greenway trails, reporting problems, such as trees across paths, flooded areas, graffiti, or suspicious activity. “The volunteer program was not created as a response to crimes on

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the greenways,” Embry said. “It was initiated so that we would have a system in place in the event we do encounter problems.” Volunteers promote courtesy and safety, provide information to Greenway users, advise Greenway users of rules and regulations, and set a good example by obeying these rules and regulations themselves. Volunteers perform duties based on their schedules, donating at least eight hours of time per month. Volunteers may be asked to assist in specific areas if problems occur, but it is ultimately up to each individual to

decide where they serve. After a short training class with the Raleigh Police Department, volunteers are given a shirt, vest, and identification card to identify them to others. “Volunteers are an integral part of our City of Raleigh departments, and we value them highly,” said Embry. For more information or to become a Capital Area Greenway Volunteer, email rpdvolunteer@raleighnc.gov or contact Bruce Embry at 919-996-1118.

Capital Area Greenway Volunteer Program WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Greenway users, age 18 and older with no criminal history CONTACT: Bruce Embry, Raleigh Police Dept. Volunteer Coordinator PHONE: 919-996-1118 EMAIL: rpdvolunteer@raleighnc.gov

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Going Green Tips on How to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replenish, and Restore Earth Day – originally celebrated as the Spring Equinox – became an annual day on which events are held worldwide to increase awareness and appreciation of the Earth. Now Earth Day is coordinated globally and is celebrated in more than 175 countries every year. In 2009, the United Nations designated April 22 of each year as International Earth Day. There are five main components to becoming more aware and “Eco Friendly” in everyday living: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replenish, Restore.

Reduce

Buy locally. Produce and goods that do not require travel/transportation can greatly reduce greenhouse emissions and help the environment. Another suggestion to cut down on greenhouse emissions is to ride a bike more often, and walk to neighborhood destinations.

Reuse

Many people already recycle glass bottles and cans, but what other uses can you have for left over jars, old pillows, and other household items? Glass jars filled a quarter way up with small pebbles and centered with a candle make excellent luminaries. Line your drive way, walk way or perimeter of your yard. Glass jars also keep cut lemons, onions and chopped produce fresh longer while taking up less space in your refrigerator. Before you trash them, put old bedroom pillows in the dryer at a high temp with a few fabric softener sheets. Spray with a

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disinfectant, cover with upholstery fabric and, voila’, “new” summer throw pillows for the outside couch or patio sitting area. Hold a garage sale or donate used items. Save your unwanted items from the landfill by helping someone in need and save the environment at the same time. For more eco-friendly tips for reusing instead of throwing away, visit a Facebook favorite of 919 staffers: Different Solutions.

Recycle

Cut down on waste by limiting use of paper and plastic cups. Return plastic grocery bags to the grocery store on each visit. Carry washable canvas bags and eco-friendly totes to eliminate the need for plastic shopping bags altogether. And review what is tossed in the garbage, checking the recycle codes on the bottom of your personal care products, food containers and other household items (one website that offers codes or all product containers is www.thedailygreen.com).

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Replenish

Buy and use energy-saving, compact fluorescent light bulbs and other energy efficient bulbs. Not only do these bulbs last up to 10 times as long as conventional incandescent lighting – over their lifetime – they use only a quarter of the energy. Plant trees and help fight climate change. Trees have a natural process of photosynthesis and to absorb CO2 and other pollutant particulates. Trees emit oxygen and also provide much needed shade, which helps cool yards, communities, and the planet. For more information on choosing and planting trees, try checking the Arbor Day Foundation at www.arborday.org.

Restore

Get outside more: Visiting nature centers and learning more about the environment can lead to activities and habits that make a difference on the future of our earth. Visit the local library: Libraries provide resources and guides on how to build a butterfly habitat, plant a garden, construct a bird house, or start a compost heap. Get involved: Local and national organizations need volunteers and welcome all interested in helping the planet and educating others on the effects of global warming, recycling benefits and more. A place to get started may be www.world.org/ weo/top1000, which lists a thousand websites of various environment-oriented groups, organizations and causes of all persuasions.

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Wakefield Theatre Company Offers Many Ways for WHS Students to Become Involved

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CAMPUS: Wakefield High School WHS THEATER ARTS EDUCATOR: Paul A. Orsett WEBSITE: www.wakefieldtheatre.net 2012-2013 PRODUCTIONS: The Sound of Music (Nov. 15-17, 2012) Almost, Maine (Mar. 7-9, 2013) Some Show (Apr. 25-27, 2013)

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Wakefield Theatre Company has been an important part of Wakefield High School since opening its doors in 1999-2000. “While most schools do one play and one musical per year, we are a full blown theater company producing works throughout the entire year much like an independent community theater,” said Paul Orsett, WHS theater arts educator. “We strive to reach higher goals and challenge ourselves with each new production.” With three main stage productions, two educational matinee performances, an annual haunted house, and a singing scholarship competition, Wakefield Theatre Company offers many ways

for students and the community to get involved. “Between the volunteers, performers, technicians, and community members, we estimate that 300-plus individuals are directly involved with the company in some way,” said Orsett. Through it all, the group strives to provide a safe environment for young people to discover what theater has to offer as a performer, technician, or spectator. In order to make the shows accessible to all, the theater department offers three levels of admission allowing for anyone to take advantage of attending one or more performances. In addition, the department performs live for elementary and middle school groups for a nominal fee and provides study guides for each show designed as enrichment for educators to use

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in the classroom prior to or after each performance. Orsett is most proud of the high production value that his department is able to deliver through the efforts of all those involved both on the stage and behind the scenes. “Many people, when exiting performances, often say, ‘I can’t believe that was a high school production!’” said Orsett, who enjoys working with students and watching their growth throughout the years of their theater involvement. He derives the satisfaction of knowing he has played a part in their passion and honing theater skills that they can apply to anything they choose to do in the future. The final production of the Wakefield Theatre Company season is a murder mystery entitled “Some Show” to be performed April 25-27. www.919Magazine.com

919 ›› REGION Speeds Along I-540 in North Raleigh Increase to 70 mph Following a request from the Regional Transportation Alliance – a non-profit business group that lobbies for road and transit improvements – the North Carolina Department of Transportation is raising the speed limit on I-540 between Brier Creek and Knightdale. The 21-mile stretch of I-540 between U.S. Highway 70 and U.S. 64/264 will now have a 70 mph speed limit (compared to the previous 65 mph limit). DOT engineers evaluated current speeds on the freeway, crash data and road conditions in considering the change.

First African-American Woman Chief Named for Raleigh Police Cassandra Deck-Brown is the new chief of the Raleigh Police Department. The department’s first African-American woman in the senior position, Deck-Brown replaces Harry Patrick Dolan, who retired last fall. She was the RPD’s deputy chief since 2011, after attending the Raleigh Police Academy and joining the department in 1987. Deck-Brown was promoted to captain in 2003, and commanded what is now the North District extending along the Six Forks and Falls of Neuse corridors. She also directed the department’s Administrative Services Division. Deck-Brown, 49, is the sister-in-law of former RPD Chief Mitchell Brown. After growing up in Franklin County, NC, she graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in criminal justice.

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Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation 5th Annual Run For Our Heroes April 27 Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation’s 5th Annual Run for Our Heroes 5K race begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 27 near the Raleigh Municipal Building downtown on Hargett Street. All proceeds from the race go to the foundation's fund to build a memorial to the eight Raleigh Police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. A ceremonial wreath-laying to honor the sacrifice and lives of the fallen officers will be at 8:30 a.m. in Nash Square, across Hargett Street from the Avery C. Upchurch Government Complex and the former Raleigh Police Department's headquarters.

For 2012, the number of calls to 911 rose 18 percent, and the city of Raleigh blames the increase on an alarming rise in misdials and hangups caused by the new 10-digit dialing requirement. Instead of dialing the area code 919, a city release indicated that callers are mistakenly dialing 9-1-1 and hanging up. Misdials and hang-up calls divert resources away from actual emergencies since dispatchers must call back on hang-ups to assure that an emergency is not taking place. If no response is received from the call-back, dispatchers send a police officer to the source of the call to make certain that no assistance is needed. Total 911 calls to the Raleigh/Wake Emergency Communications Center in 2012 increased to 601,059 in 2012 – compared to 509,171 in 2011. Ten-digit dialing became mandatory in the area in late March. Hang-up calls requiring police dispatch have almost tripled from 2011 to 2012. In 2011, there were close to 17,500 hang-up calls. In 2012 that number soared to 52,160, which required more than 30,000 police officers dispatch calls.

The 5K race/walk follows a certified course in downtown Raleigh. After the Hargett Street start, the race proceeds up Salisbury Street to Lenoir Street, down Fayetteville Street around the State Capitol, to Franklin Street, up Blount Street, and then back into the downtown area where the race finishes in front of the City Employee Memorial on Hargett Street. At 10 a.m., the McGruff Crime Dog 100-Yard Kids' Dash begins at Nash Square. The dash is for children ages 10 and younger, and has a $5 entry fee. A free social for event participants will follow the race at Napper Tandy's Restaurant, 126 North West Street. The eight fallen police officers and the dates of there deaths are: Tom Crabtree, Sept. 1, 1922; Robert Sparks, March 8, 1968; James Lee, Dec. 5, 1968; James Allen, Dec. 5, 1968; D.D. Adams, Feb. 3, 1980; Denise Holden, Aug. 4, 1995; Paul Hale, July 11, 1997; and Charles Paul, Sept. 10, 2002. For more information or to register for the events, visit www.runforourheroes.org. For more information on the RPMF, visit www.rpdmemorial.wordpress.com

Audubon Conducts Annual Bird Count at 8 Raleigh Parks From December 14 through January 5, groups of dedicated Audubon volunteers ventured out in Raleigh to count and identify birds for Audubon Society’s 113th Annual Christmas Bird Count included local volunteers surveying at a number of Raleigh parks, including Anderson Point, Lake Johnson, Lake Wheeler, Shelley Lake, Durant Nature Park, Horseshoe Farm Park, Wilkerson, and Lake Benson. The Bird Count – conducted Dec. 14-Jan. 5 – also took place on greenway trails, including the Buckeye Trail and Walnut Creek Trail. The Christmas Bird Count is a wildlife census started on Christmas Day in 1900 by ornithologist Frank Chapman. The event, combined with other surveys, provides a picture of how the continent's bird populations have changed in time and space over the past hundred years. For a complete list of birds seen at each Raleigh park site, visit the Audubon website "Data and Research" section at www.birds.audubon.org/data-research. To learn more about the Wake Audubon Society, which has been a partner with Raleigh Parks and Recreation for more than

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