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919 ‹‹ SYLLABUS
The Cover 12
Focus On Youth
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Just Think First
Planners 5 6 7 7
Susan Martin Leads Wakefield Rotary’s Efforts to Assist Youth Ongoing Initiative Makes Impact at Wakefield High
Community Events School Events Extracurricular Activities Community Sports
Departments
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Wakefield’s Curtis Family Hosting Exchange Student Proves Very Rewarding
4 Publisher’s Notes 22 Yearbook BIG 35 Community D I S CO U N TS 38 Field Trip COUPO N S AND M 40 Food Break PAGES ORE, 44-45 42 919 Region 43 Advertisers Index 43 Along the I-540 Corridor 44 Bulletin Board 46 919 Final Bell
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A True Renaissance Woman
On the Cover
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Unforgettable Experience
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North Raleigh’s Getaway
Kidz Celebrate Creates Special Days for Children
Falls Lake Offers Fishing, Hiking, Boating, and More!
Features
Wakefield 7th Grader Writes Poetry, Dances, and Loves Art
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Learning About New Things
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Delivering Great Care
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Durant Road Middle School Student Loves Basketball, Reading
Photo by Eliza Kay Photography
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Atlas Family Chiropractic Can Help the Entire Family
‘Freedom’ Exhibit Opens
North Carolina Museum of History Offers Personality and Plenty to See
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Wakefield ‘Illuminated’ 5K
Check Out 4th of July Festivities in the Triangle!
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger Dana Matics
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Catchin’ Fireflies Event Benefits Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
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Summer Time in the 919
Suzy Beth Sarver
Welcome to the June/July issue of 919 Magazine-Wakefield/Falls Lake.
Keith Bullington
IT Operations
It’s “Dads and Grads” season and we begin the celebrations with our friends and loved ones. Fourth of July festivities and fireworks are here now and you can smell the barbecue and taste the sweet corn. The backyard parties and outdoor events are all around, and it reminds you once again what a great place it is to live, work and play in the 919. Since being outside is what summer is all about, we start off with a close look at Falls Lake and the Falls Lake Dam – an environmental gem right here in your own backyard – through the eyes of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Park Ranger Dana Matics. Matics opens up about the history of the dam and the lake, talks about the reasons the reservoir was constructed, and reviews the various recreational areas around the lake. The package also includes an intriguing timeline of the lake’s history. It all begins on Page 26. Other features to catch in this issue: • A profile of Wakefield’s Curtis Family. This family — as busy and occupied as they were with day-to-day life — found that hosting an Exchange Student can be a rewarding experience. See it on Page 10. • Details on the Just Think First program at Wakefield High School — and how Vice Principal Vivian Wells got the effort launched — starting on Page 14.
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Graphics Sarah Carr Sandi Wood
Production Ame Deaton Tika Stuart
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Contributors
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Marketing Debra Hurst
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• A look at the Wakefield Rotary Club, led by Susan Martin – and its efforts to assist youths in the community, on Page 12. • 919 Magazine introduces Wakefield resident Christian Kilpatrick of Durant Road Middle School, who loves everything about basketball, reading, and learning about things (Page 20). • A feature on a Wakefield Middle School student Hannah DeMaioNewton, who – at age 13 – already is winning awards for her poetry and receiving national recognition for her photography, beginning on Page 16. And finally, be sure to catch our list of the Raleigh area’s Independence Day activities (Page 9), and don’t miss information on a great outing for summertime – a visit to the North Carolina Museum of History (Page 38). Whatever you are doing this summer in the 919 we want to hear about it. Please stay connected with us through Facebook and Twitter, or simply drop us a line at info@919magazine.com. Because if it’s important to you, it’s important to us. This is 919, where we all Live, Work, and Play.
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919 ‹‹ PLANNER
COMMUNITY EVENTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
6/8
JUNE
7-9 pm; $7 Northern Wake Senior Center 235 E. Holding Ave. (WF)
Saturday Night Dance
6/2
6/9
Catchin’ Fireflies 5K
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
‘Illuminated’ Leukemia Society Benefit 7:30 pm; $20 adults, $15 students Future Farmers of America Wakefield High School 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-3600 www.fsseries.com
6/2
Big Medicine Six Sundays in Spring Concert Series 3 pm-7 pm Joyner Park 701 Harris Rd (WF) www.wakeforestarts.org
6/1-22 &
6/29-7/27
Scrapbooking
Ages 16-100; $80 9-10:30 pm Saturdays Greystone Community Center 7713 Lead Mine Dr, Ste 55 919-996-4848 www.raleighnc.gov
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$5: Pancakes, sausage, beverage American Legion Hall 225 E. Holding Ave. (WF) 919-569-0471
6/14
Art After Hours Downtown Wake Forest
6/5
Nature Stories: Millipede Mania Ages 3-5; $4 1-2 pm (6/5); 10-11 am (6/8) Blue Jay Point 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd 919-870-4330 www.wakegov.com
6/8 Babysitting Course Ages 11-15yrs $77 Members, $92 Non Members Fee 9am-12:30pm Kerr Family YMCA 2500 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-9622 www.ymcatriangle.org
6/8
Neck of the Woods Performance Series 7-9 pm Wake Forest Coffee Co 156 S. White St 919-554-8914 www.wakeforestnc.gov June | July 2013
5-9 pm S. White St www.wakeforestnc.gov
6/14
Flag Day
6/14
Fun with Fireflies Ages 5-12; $3 Fee 8-9 pm Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov
6/15
Nature Crafts: Father Knows Best Ages 6-8; $8 1-3 pm Blue Jay Point 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd 919-870-4330 www.wakegov.com www.919Magazine.com
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Antique and Classic Car Show 9 am-3 pm Downtown Wake Forest 919-435-9415 www.wakeforestdowntown.com
6/16
Father’s Day
JULY 7/4
Independence Day
7/12
Art After Hours Downtown Wake Forest 5-9 pm S. White St www.wakeforestnc.gov
7/13
For Goodness Snakes Ages 5-12; $3 2-3 pm Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov
7/13
Neck of the Woods
6/21
First Day of Summer
6/22
Family Wildlife Series: For Goodness Snakes! Ages 5-up; $5 2-3:30 pm Blue Jay Point 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd 919-870-4330 www.wakegov.com
6/23
Dip and Discover Ages 5-12; $2 2-3 pm Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov
Performance Series 7-9 pm Wake Forest Coffee Co 156 S. White St 919-554-8914 www.wakeforestnc.gov
7/14
Dragonfly Days Ages 5-12; $2 2-3 pm Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov
7/14
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast $5: Pancakes, sausage, beverage American Legion Hall 225 E. Holding Ave. (WF) 919-569-0471
Ages 5-12; $1 10-11 am Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov
7/23
Greystone Blanketeers Ages 55-up 1-4 pm Greystone Community Center 7713 Lead Mine Dr, Ste 55 919-996-4848 www.raleighnc.gov
7/27
The Night Shift Ages 5-12; $2 Fee 8:30-9:30 pm Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov
SCHOOL EVENTS
JUNE 8th Grade Dance
Greystone Blanketeers
6:30-8:30 pm Wakefield Middle 2300 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-3500 www.wakefieldms.wcpss.net
Ages 55-up 1-4 pm Greystone Community Center 7713 Lead Mine Dr, Ste 55 919-996-4848 www.raleighnc.gov
6/10
6/30
Graduation Ceremonies
7th Annual Kerr KidsTri
Millbrook High School 8 pm Raleigh Convention Center 500 S Salisbury St 919-831-6011 www.raleighconvention.com
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Fishing 101
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Apr/May
Wakefield High School 12 pm Raleigh Convention Center 500 S Salisbury St 919-831-6011 www.raleighconvention.com
Trivia Tuesdays DJ Bingo Wednesdays Karaoke Fridays 960 Gateway Common Cir (WF) 919-569-671 www.gatehousetavernnc.com
Graduation Ceremonies
Gatehouse Tavern
COMMUNITY SPORTS ACTIVITIES Jun/Jul
Bike Rides
EXTRACURRICULAR NIGHTLIFE
8 am; Saturdays (40M), Sundays (60M) TLC for Bikes Lafayette Village 8480 Honeycutt Road, Suite 126 919-324-4966 www.tlc4bikes.com
Apr/May
Carolina Ale House Wednesdays Trivia Thursdays Karaoke 2nd, last Sat, Live DJ 11685 Northpark Dr (WF) 919-556-8666 www.carolinaalehouse.com
REGISTRATIONS, CLASSES & CAMPS
Apr/May
Kerr KidsTri Registration
6/1-6/17
Age 6-14 $40 Members Fee, $50 Non Members Fee Kerr Family YMCA 2500 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-9622 www.ymcatriangle.org
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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Ravenscroft Football Program Rising 3rd-10th Graders; $170 Ravenscroft School 7409 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-847-9000 www.ravenscroft.org/summer
6/24-28, 7/15-19
Boys & Girls Soccer Camp Grades 7-12; 9 am-12 pm Smith Creek Soccer Center 690 Heritage Lake Rd (WF) Thori Bryan Soccer Academy 919-796-9269 www.thoribryansocceracademy.com
6/11-8/23
WALKS, RUNS AND GOLF
Camp Kerr Summer Camp
6/2
Ages Rising K-5 $166 Members Fee, $198 Non Members Fee 7am-6pm, M-F Kerr Family YMCA 2500 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-9622 www.ymcatriangle.org
‘Illuminated’ Leukemia Society Benefit 7:30 pm; $20 adults, $15 students Future Farmers of America Wakefield High School 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-3600 www.fsseries.com
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6/3
Operation: Fore the Troops USO RDU Center Benefit Golf Tournament 8 am-5 pm Hasentree Country Club 7305 Village Club Dr, Wake Forest 919-840-2943 cinggs@uso-nc.org
10/13
25th Annual Thad & Alice Eure Walk for Hope, 5K & 10K Benefit for the Research And Treatment of Mental Illness 8 am (5K, 10K); 10 am (Walk) The Angus Barn 9401 Glenwood Ave 919-781-9255 www.walkforhope.com
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4th of JULY EVENTS 7/3
WF Fireworks Spectacular 5-10 pm; $5 fee Wake Forest-Rolesville High School 420 W. Stadium Dr www.wakeforestnc.gov/july4.aspx
7/3
Independence Eve Celebration 6:30 pm Sertoma Art Center 1400 W. Millbrook Rd 919-469-4069 www.visitraleigh.com
7/4
WF July 4th Children’s Parade 10:30 am N. Main St and W. Juniper Ave www.wakeforestnc.gov
7/4
July 4th Art-In-The-Park & Game-In-The-Park 11 am Holding Park 133 W. Owen Ave
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July 4th at the State Capital 11 am-3 pm NC State Capital 1 E. Edenton St 919-733-4994 www.visitraleigh.com
7/4
Historic Independence Day Open House An Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration 11 am-4 pm Joel Lane Museum House 728 W. Hargett St 919-833-3431 www.visitraleigh.com
7/4
NC Symphony’s Triangle’s Best Independence Day Celebration Gates open 5 pm; concert, 7:30 pm Free admission Koka Booth Amphitheater Cary 8003 Regency Pkwy 919-462-2052 www.boothamphitheatre.com
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The ‘Works: July 4th on Fayetteville Street Music, contests, vendors (free) Downtown Raleigh 12-10 pm; fireworks, 9:30 pm www.raleighconvention.com/works/
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Wakefield’s Curtis Family Finds Hosting Exchange Student Very Rewarding By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
Through their experience as a host family for a student from Sweden, the Curtis family proclaims they are gaining a whole lot more than what they are giving. For Thomas and Marci Curtis of Wakefield, along with their three children Miranda (17), Aidan (15), and Brenna (11), welcoming 18-yearold Anna into their home for a year has been a great experience. “Our youngest daughter is very excited to have a new big sister who teaches her 10
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a new language and bakes Swedish desserts with her,” said Marci. “Our older children have enjoyed sharing their friends and their school with her.” The Curtis family first decided to explore being a host family through the ASSE program to expose their children to more of the world. “We enjoy learning about other cultures and feel that it is important for our children to learn about the world,” said Thomas. “I lived with a family in England, which was a wonderful experience, and wanted to provide that same experience for someone else,” said Marci. June | July 2013
Our youngest daughter is very excited to have a new big sister who teaches her a new language and bakes Swedish desserts with her. MARCI CURTIS Thomas, originally from New York and a doctor of osteopathic medicine, met Marci, a native of San Francisco, while attending medical school in Fort Worth, TX. Married 19 years, the two moved to Raleigh 11 years ago to be close to Tom’s practice. The Curtis family appreciates www.919Magazine.com
their lively and diverse community with its parks, green spaces, fine schools, and access to the arts. Daughter Miranda is involved in school and community theaters and Marci serves as the president of the Board of North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre. Son Aidan likes computer programming and electronics, and Brenna plays the bass in the school orchestra and likes gymnastics and science.
Anna likes photography and rides horse back in Sweden, and during her exchange visit, she is taking lots of art classes at Enloe High School. For Anna, her exchange student experience has been life changing. “To be honest, I wish everyone would be able to do what I’m doing,” said Anna. “I will never be able to fully express how much this means to me and how much it has changed my life in a positive way.”
Curtis Family Profile PARENTS: Thomas and Marci Curtis RESIDENCE: Wakefield CHILDREN: Miranda, 17; Aidan, 15; Brenna, 11 EXCHANGE STUDENT: Anna Edström, 18 PETS: Copper (golden retriever) INTERESTS: Travel, reading, computers, hiking, theater
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919 ›› VOLUNTEER PROFILE
Martin’s Efforts Lead Wakefield Rotary Club Focus to Assist Youths
By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
Just a few short years ago, Susan Martin attended a Wakefield Rotary Club meeting as a guest of one of the members. Today, she is the president of the local chapter of Rotary International, a service organization founded in 1905 operating under the motto “Service Above Self.” As president, Martin works with the board of directors to develop the goals and expectations for the year and helps lead the organization in meeting those goals. “Our local service goals are focused on helping the youth in our community,” said Martin. Martin, a CPA and graduate of North Carolina State University, lives in Barham Place with her husband, Andy, a competitive swimmer and the director of membership at Kerr Family YMCA, and their two sons, Graydon (age 10) and Alexander (age 8). The Martins love their quiet neighborhood with its close proximity to the neighborhood pool. Given that her family has lived in North Carolina since the 1800s, Martin can’t imagine living anywhere else and counts the different seasons, lakes, beaches, mountains, and parks as just a few of her favorite things about being a native North Carolinian.
Our local service goals are focused on helping the youth in our community. SUSAN MARTIN
As president of the Wakefield Rotary Club, Martin is proud to lead a team of volunteers dedicated to enriching the lives of the youth in the community. Chartered in 2009, the Wake Forest chapter boasts many accomplishments from providing reading and homework help, raising funds for local community organizations, and sponsoring youth organizations. Some of the many beneficiaries of the club’s efforts include Heritage and Wake Forest elementary schools, the YMCA and the Wake Forest Boys and Girls Club, Wakefield and Heritage
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high schools, the Wake Forest Chamber’s Youth Leadership Program and the Northeast Regional Business Alliance Youth Leadership Conference. In addition, Wakefield Rotary Club sponsored the successful district book drive – which resulted in more than 50,000 books collected and distributed to local organizations. Their scope extends internationally as well with one member traveling with a district Rotary team to the Dominican Republic to help build latrines.
Wakefield Rotary Club Profile PURPOSE: MEETINGS: CONTACT:
Provide service in the community and throughout the world. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursdays TPC Wakefield Plantation 2201 Wakefield Plantation Drive wakefieldrotarync@gmail.com; www.wakefieldrotarync.org
In her free time, Martin enjoys playing adult league soccer through Triangle Adult Soccer League (TASL) in the coed over-30 division, playing golf, gardening, and history. “I enjoy visiting local historic sites and would like to visit all the state parks in North Carolina, as well as all the national parks in the U.S.,” said Martin.
Susan Martin Profile AGE: 38 RESIDENCE: Barham Place AFFILIATION: Wakefield Rotary Club (President) FAMILY: Andy (husband); Graydon, Alexander (sons) PETS: Zam (greyhound) INTERESTS: Adult league soccer, golf, local history, gardening
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919 ›› PERSONALITY PROFILE By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
Vivian Wells wears many hats as a dedicated school administrator, student advocate, and artist. As vice principal for Wakefield High School, Wells enjoys working with the diverse student body and her fast paced job. Having grown up in a small town with a population under 3,000, Wells described going to work each day at the bustling high school of 2,500 students like walking into a small town. Wells contributes in many ways to the quality of education at WHS, but her role as one of the founders and current organizers of the Just Think First program is making a significant impact at school and beyond. After suffering an alarming number of student deaths due to drug trafficking, speed racing, drinking and driving, and more (nine WHS student deaths within 24 months) school leaders, including Wells, and the PTSA have worked together to fight back.
Just Think First Vice Principal Wells Making An Impact at Wakefield High Through Ongoing Initiative
By continuing to tackle important societal issues that our children have to deal with, we hope to teach them about responsibility and choices and, ultimately, help keep them safe. VIVIAN WELLS
“By continuing to tackle important societal issues that our children have to deal with, we hope to teach them about responsibility and choices and, ultimately, help keep them safe,” said Wells. What started with a day-long program and school-wide assembly called “Alive at 25” just one month after the devastating loss of four senior boys killed in a car crash, the program has grown and evolved into Just Think First, a 14
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Vivian Wells Profile PROFESSION: RESIDENCE: FAMILY: PETS: INTERESTS:
Vice Principal, Wakefield High School; Artist Wake Forest Children: Adam Wells, Rachel Wells Cymba, Monet (cats) Painting and drawing, gardening, snow skiing, traveling, football and basketball enthusiast
From left to right: Deb Keller, Vivian Wells, Debbie Albritton, Sandy Gasper
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the texting and driving program, student assemblies, and nationally recognized speakers to touch the lives of all WHS students and increase their awareness for the risks they face. “We believe strongly in the messages we are teaching, so we have opted to share our stories, the stories we tell in our videos, with other schools and other organizations around the state,� said Wells. Wells received her undergraduate degree in arts and education from Meredith College and her masters and doctorate degrees from NC State, whose sports teams she enthusiastically roots for. She has a passion for skiing, gardening, traveling, and creating art, having exhibited her work locally and throughout the Southeast. Wells loves spending time with her two grown children and extended family and is looking forward to grandchildren very soon.
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Already A True Renaissance Woman
Wakefield 7th Grader Writes Poetry, Dances, and Loves Art
By ALYSSA BAUCOM 919 Magazine Writer
Hannah Elizabeth DeMaioNewton is only 13 years old, but she already knows what she wants to do in life: “My biggest aspiration is to start a Renaissance.” A 7th Grader at Wakefield Middle School, she expresses a real passion for the arts — especially literature and artwork. “I am inspired by the arts, written and visual,” Hannah said. “Literature inspires me because it is like looking into a person’ thoughts and memories and being able to relate to how they feel.”
‘(Hannah) has a unique ability to capture the emotions and atmosphere of a situation and convey that situation with eloquent words. SANDY DeMAIONEWTON
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Hannah DeMaioNewton Profile AGE: SCHOOL: PARENTS: RESIDENCE: SIBLING: INTERESTS:
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Hannah started writing poetry at age eight, and her poetry has been award-winning. She received a Scholastic Silver Key Award and an Honorable Mention for four poems she wrote. She enjoys writing poetry because she can connect with other people’s emotions through her use of metaphors. “Poems are like a system of locks,” Hannah said. “You try to find the right key, and when you do, the whole poem opens up and you understand the soul behind the words.” www.919Magazine.com
Hannah is inspired by literature because it allows the reader to look into a person’s thoughts and relate to how they feel. “She has a unique ability to capture the emotions and atmosphere of a situation and convey that situation with eloquent words,” said mom Sandy. “I think of literature as a message that was sent out into the world to find you,” Hannah added. Hannah is also inspired by art because the viewers not only have immediate reactions, but upon looking more closely, they can see details that weren’t immediately obvious. “Art helps me take a closer look at everything that surrounds me,” she explained.
Hannah takes an art class at school and is a member of the Art Club. She also takes Ballet and Modern dance classes. And in addition to her awards for poetry, Hannah also received an Honorable Mention in a Cricket magazine national photography contest. Originally from Massachusetts, Hannah and her family have lived in North Raleigh for one year. Still unsure exactly what she wants as a profession when she grows up, she’s certain that she one day wants to write a book. “I like to evoke emotion from people and convey messages that are thoughtprovoking through written words,” Hannah said.
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North Wake Psychologist Maximizes Brain, Body Health Dr. William Farrell’s New Book Helps Handle Stress
By ALYSSA BAUCOM 919 Magazine Writer
After a thirty-year career as a psychologist, North Wake County resident Dr. William Farrell decided to share his expertise in a self-help book.
Stress is troublesome and even unhealthy. But it’s neither unavoidable nor unmanageable. Dr. WILLIAM FARRELL, Ph.D
The result is Strong Brains, Strong Bodies: You Can Live a Longer, Healthier, and Happier Life, a 214- page book geared primarily toward adult readers who wish to manage their stress levels for a better quality of life. “I was inspired to write this book after working for many years as a psychologist,” said Farrell. “I felt that what I had learned over the years working as a psychologist and information that I gleaned from the research could be helpful to the general public.” Strong Brains covers a wide range of topics, including various types of stress and stressors and their effects on the body and brain,
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William H. Farrell, Ph.D Profile RESIDENCE: PROFESSION: FAMILY: PET: INTERESTS: WEBSITE:
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Durant Road Middle School Student Loves Basketball, Reading, Learning About Things By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
I am fortunate to have a great group of teachers that makes for a fun school day. CHRISTIAN KILPATRICK
Christian Isaiah Kilpatrick Profile AGE: 15 SCHOOL : Durant Road Middle (8th Grade) PARENTS: Sabrina Kilpatrick, William Hicks III RESIDENCE: Falls River INTERESTS: Basketball, bike riding, reading, skate boarding
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Durant Road Middle School 8th Grader and power forward Christian Kilpatrick loves the game of basketball and hopes to continue playing well into college. Currently, Kilpatrick plays power forward for both his City of Raleigh and NCAAU (North Carolina Amateur Athletic Union) teams. Kilpatrick clearly loves the game of basketball, and, as power forward, plays a crucial role in the smooth operation of his basketball teams. Capable of making the big plays, power forwards must be excellent rebounders and be able to take care of the ball after securing it. “With the AAU Cary Panther team, we get to travel and play different teams and with City of Raleigh, we have lots of fun,” said Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick lives in Falls River with his parents, Sabrina Kilpatrick and William Hicks III. When not playing basketball, Kilpatrick loves to read, skateboard, play video games, and is a big UNC Tarheels and Kobe Bryant fan. At school, he maintains perfect attendance and consistently achieves A/B Honor Roll status. He enjoys studying language arts and learning about new things. “I am fortunate to have a great group of teachers that makes for a fun school day,” said Kilpatrick. Inspired by his parents and grandparents, his pastors at church, and his teachers, Kilpatrick is committed to keeping up his grades, being the best that he can be, and making his mom and dad proud. “Christian is a very good child and has never been in any trouble, does well in school, and is just an all-around good kid,” said mom, Sabrina. “We love him so much.” www.919Magazine.com
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Is your head on straight? The Atlas Orthogonal technique focuses on your atlas, the top bone in your neck. If the atlas is tilted and/or rotated, it can decrease nerve and blood supply to the head. Common symptoms include chronic tiredness, dizziness, headaches, insomnia, neck pain, migraines and nervousness. The adjustment itself is very gentle and does NOT require any popping, cracking or twisting.
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919 Magazine Team participated and was one of the sponsors of the Kerr Family YMCA’s annual Run Like a Mother 5K on Mother’s Day
Off and running at the Run Like a Mother 5K in May in Wakefield Plantation
Participants in the Fun Run show off their ribbons, while “Goofy” looks on
West Millbrook Middle School students gained an appreciation for the travel and transportation industry at the Careers Behind the Cars event. The Truck Fair highlighted careers that use trucks, cars, or other vehicles as part of the day-to-day workplace activities.
Successfully ending the school year with a magnificent performance, the Millbrook High School dance team performed their Spring Dance Concert in May.
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The Rotary Club of North Raleigh held its 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Wildwood Green Golf Club in support of Jack Andrews Memorial and to help raise funds for Rotary scholarships and literacy projects.
In recognition of International Migratory Bird Day, The Blue Jay Point County Park hosted a Songbird Celebration of nature fun and bird-related activities. Families enjoyed bird hikes and classes, a Rockin’ Robin Parade and Migrant Obstacle course to name a few.
“Tennis for Tatas” event at TPC Wakefield benefitted the Rex Healthcare Foundation and uninsured women served by Rex Mobile Mammography.
Family fun festivities and Drink for Pink helped raise $9,100 at the “Tennis for Tatas” event in May. 96 ladies brought their rackets to the TPC Wakefield Sports Club, ready to play in support of breast cancer awareness.
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Unforgettable Experiences Kidz Celebrate Creates Unique Themed Parties For Children’s Special Days – and Much More
Looking for a unique way to celebrate your child’s imagination and creativity? At Kidz Celebrate, you’ve come to the right place. The brainchild of Angela Padgett, mother of 9-year-old twins and a North Carolina native, Kidz Celebrate brings parties to life offering unique themed all-inclusive parties, art and
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music classes, summer camps, day camps, bisque art, drop-ins, and more. As the owner of the Triangle’s leading spa, Skin Sense, a day spa, Padgett enjoyed offering spa parties and teen/ tween spa treatments at Teens Too, a spa experience designed especially for teens and tweens. Teens Too became her inspiration behind the popular Spa Parties at Kidz Celebrate where
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partygoers slip into cozy robes, create spa crafts, and enjoy pampering in the company of friends all in a tranquil spa lounge-themed room. Kidz Celebrate now features five other themed party rooms that fire up kids’ imaginations – from a rock ‘n’ roll room complete with green screen and karaoke, to a vintage tea room, a kitchen for cooking camps and classes, a ceramics studio with potters’ wheels and kiln, an enchanted princess/fairy room, and an art studio where kids can paint on walls and mirrors, and more. “At Kidz Celebrate, we are passionate about creating an unforgettable experience on your child’s special day,” said Padgett. From the decorations to the food, crafts, and games and www.919Magazine.com
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Parents can rest assured their children are busy learning and playing at Kidz Celebrate. ANGELA PADGETT
Beyond parties for all ages and passions, Kidz Celebrate offers unique for-the-day camps, a fun alternative to week-long camps featuring imaginative themes such as Ooey Gooey Science Camp, Superhero and Princess Camps, Spa Camp, Music Camps, Mosaic and Ceramics Camps – all with non-stop enriching activities led by outstanding artists, musicians, and educators. “It’s a fun way to try the wide variety camps that Kidz Celebrate has to offer without a week-long commitment,” said Padgett. Kidz Celebrate also features a fully equipped ceramics studio for art classes, and where visitors can browse a wide
selection of unpainted ceramic bisque (starting at only $5, materials included) — then choose colors, brushes and “paint a masterpiece.” Plus, Kidz Celebrate offers a drop-in program that keeps children always learning through structured crafts and play, engaging activity centers, story times, and more. “No matter if you need only five minutes or up to four hours, parents can rest assured their children are busy learning and playing at Kidz Celebrate,” said Padgett. Kidz Celebrate is located at 6801 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh. To contact or for more information, call 919-645-9799, email
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NORTH RALEIGH’S GETAWAY
Falls Lake Offers Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Boating and More – Right in Your Backyard!
Falls Lake covers 12,410 acres at normal pool.
About 1.7 million people visit Falls Lake annually.
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When you’re on the lake and all you can see are trees and water and sky – not houses and highways – you can forget you’re so close to the bustling Triangle area. DANA MATICS
Though only about 10 miles north of downtown Raleigh, Falls Lake seems a long way from the bustling Triangle city. Operated through a partnership between the U.S. Corps of Engineers and the state of North Carolina, Falls Lake provides many opportunities to relax – while surrounded by miles of undeveloped lakeshore and beautiful forests. Whether it’s paddling in a boat in calm water, fishing, hiking, camping or going for a swim on one of several sand beaches, Falls Lake is a significant part of life in North Raleigh and Northern Wake County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger Dana Matics – a 13-year Falls Lake veteran – recently answered questions for 919 Magazine readers about the Falls Lake Dam and the attributes of the Falls Lake recreational area.
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A Conversation with Dana Matics, Park Ranger with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Falls Lake Dam: When and why was Falls Lake dam built? Falls Lake was constructed for five purposes specifically authorized by the U.S. Congress: Water supply, flood damage reduction, water quality, fish and wildlife enhancement, and recreation. The dam was built and the lake was created in the early 1980s after being authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1965.
What is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and what are its responsibilities involving Falls Lake and Falls Lake Dam? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a component of the U.S. Army and provides vital public engineering services in peace and war to strengthen our nation’s security, energize the economy, and reduce risks from disasters. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has about 37,000 dedicated civilians and soldiers delivering engineering services to customers in more than 90 countries. The team works to strengthen the nation’s security by providing military facilities where service members train, work and live – while managing the largest Army military construction effort since World War II. In addition, USACE buys, manages and disposes of land for the Army and Air Force (military land holdings are currently about 24 million acres, which is roughly the size of Indiana). As the nation’s leading public engineering agency, USACE works with other federal agencies to provide support to June | July 2013
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Falls Lake Dam History Timeline 1965
U.S. Congress authorizes Falls Lake Dam and Reservoir Project as part of the Federal Flood Control Act
Late 1960s: Land purchasing and surveying begins 1978:
Construction on the dam commences
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its contractors complete construction on Falls Lake Dam
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Falls Lake reaches its “normal” level for the first time
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Various entities complete recreation areas around Falls Lake
Managing and Maintaining Falls Lake In addition to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, several other entities are involved in the oversight, maintenance and management of Falls Lake: • North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (responsible for forest and wildlife management, enforcement of boating, hunting, and fishing regulations).
domestic and international emergencies including the Midwest flood fights, Gulf Coast oil spill, the earthquake in Haiti and the recent tsunami in Japan. The Corps provides drinking water and ice, cleans up debris, provides auxiliary power, inspects and assesses damaged areas, and engineering expertise to state and federal officials. At Falls Lake, the Corps of Engineers designed and constructed the dam and owns the land around the lake. Day to day operation of the dam and regulating the lake level and downstream releases are primary responsibilities of the Corps staff, but we also do forest and habitat management work, provide outreach and educational programs, and provide recreational opportunities at the dam and Tailrace Fishing Area. Our task of maintaining the 200-plud miles of government boundary line between public and private lands and resolving occasional encroachments by neighbors is vital to protect the resource. In addition, we work with our partner agencies to provide fish and wildlife enhancement and recreation on the entire lake.
• North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation (provides the bulk of the recreation by operating several day use areas and campgrounds around the lake). • Wake County Parks and Recreation (operates Blue Jay Point County park, focused on environmental education). • City of Raleigh (operates a canoe launch and Neuse River Greenway trailhead below the dam; also planning Forest Ridge Park that will be accessed by Old Highway 98, north of the dam). • North Carolina Botanical Garden Foundation (manages Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve). • Rollingview Marina (the only marina on the lake, it is a private concessionaire). SOURCE: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
5 Reasons Falls Lake Dam was Constructed
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• Water supply for the Raleigh area
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• Flood damage reduction • Water quality • Fish and wildlife enhancement • Recreation
The first study for a reservoir on the Neuse River was done in the early 1930s, but the lake was not authorized until the Flood Control Act of 1965. Nine different dam sites were considered, but the current site was chosen, in part, because of the natural bend in the Neuse River and the granite ridges formed here that provide stable anchor points (abutments) for the dam.
Falls Lake holds 43 billion gallons of water at its normal level (251.5 feet above mean sea level). What happened to the landowners in the area of Falls Lake? This is a sensitive subject as many visitors to Falls Lake don’t think about the residents who had to give up part, or in some cases, all of their land and move so that the larger community could benefit from the lake. The landowners who were relocated were paid for their land and, for the most part, were willing sellers. Some, understandably, did not want to go and even went to court with mixed results. Eventually, several hundred residents were relocated from lands that now lie under or around Falls Lake.
Today, what are the major benefits of Falls Lake?
The deepest part of Falls Lake is right at the dam, where the water is about 50 feet deep. Who was involved in the early effort to plan and build the dam and lake? While the actual construction of the dam was done by a contractor and overseen by the Corps, the planning, design of the dam, and environmental assessments were done by a number of professional engineers, planners, and biologists with the Corps. The planning of the lake as far as size, volume of water necessary, and land holdings, was coordinated by the Corps with assistance from the state of North Carolina and possibly other federal agencies. Land surrounding Falls Lake that is covered by water at a normal level – and land that is within the controlled flood storage area – was purchased by the Corps of Engineers. Any additional land that was acquired for recreation was costshared between the Corps and the state of North Carolina. In addition, the city of Raleigh partnered with the Corps to pay for the water supply portion of construction. 919 Magazine WK
Falls Lake provides the benefits it was built for: The main source of drinking water for the City of Raleigh and several Wake County communities; water quality benefits for the Neuse River; habitat enhancement and management for fisheries and wildlife populations; plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities; and reduction of flood damage for our downstream communities. Above all, though, it provides an escape from city life. When you’re on the lake and all you can see are trees and water and sky – not houses and highways – you can forget you’re so close to the bustling Triangle area.
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How has Falls Lake and Falls Lake Dam changed since it first opened? Since initial construction, several recreation areas have been added, such as Blue Jay Point County Park, and the city of Raleigh’s planned Forest Ridge Park. There are areas around Falls Lake that are still identified as being available for “future recreation” to be developed by a local government or other agency. Recreation use of Falls Lake has grown steadily over the years as new facilities were opened to the public, from Rollingview in the 1980s to Holly Point in the late 1990s.
No private homes exist on Falls Lake; just trees and recreation areas appear on the shoreline. Can you describe day-to-day operations for the USACE at Falls Lake? Every day is different!! You may find our rangers making gate changes at the dam to let more or less water into the Neuse River, or heading off to a school to give a water safety program to local children. Spring weather means prescribed burning for forest health, and we’re certainly always helping visitors find their way around the lake to enjoy a State Recreation Area or hike the 60 mile Falls Lake Section of the NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
Falls Lake State Recreation Area includes a variety of areas for visitors, campers, hikers and picnickers. A visitor center is located at 13304 Creedmoor Road.
Falls Lake includes 38,000 acres of land and water in Wake, Durham and Granville counties. What is different or unique about Falls Lake Dam? I don’t know that we’re so different from many dams as far as our structure, but I do think what sets the dam at Falls Lake apart is our impact on the local community, both historically and today. The dam sits right in the middle of the Falls community, and lies in about the same place as two previous smaller dams. This area of the Neuse River was home to a river mill (it operated under many names) that used those smaller dams to pool water for power. The Falls community was built around this mill and the river here – leaving a lot of history to be captured for and appreciated by future generations. It’s easy to see remnants of old foundations or even family cemeteries on public lands around the dam and lake (all cemeteries at Falls Lake are still considered “private land”, owned by the families’ descendents). In addition, the growth that the region has seen over 30
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Tailrace Fishing Area (picnic sites, Falls Lake Trail access, fishing pier, restroom).
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Falls Lake Dam and Visitor Assistance Center (picnic sites, trail access, restrooms, visitor information).
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Blue Jay Point County Park (picnic sites, trail access, restrooms, visitor information).
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Upper Barton (boat ramp, trail access).
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Shinleaf (campground, trail access, restrooms).
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Rollingview (campground, electric and water hookups, swim beach, group picnic shelters, picnic sites, boat ramp, trail access, fishing pier, restrooms).
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Eno River (boat ramp).
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Ledge Rock (boat ramp).
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Sandling Beach (swim beach, group picnic shelters, picnic sites, restrooms).
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Beaverdam (swim beach, group picnic shelters, picnic sites, boat ramp, mountain bike trails, fishing pier, restrooms).
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Highway 50 (picnic sites, boat ramp, restrooms).
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Holly Point (campground, electric and water hookups, swim beach, picnic sites, boat ramp, restrooms).
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B.W. Wells (campground, electric and water hookups, boat ramp, restrooms).
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recent years has made it that much more challenging for the lake and operation of the dam when balancing water supply for the city of Raleigh and the water that is sent downstream during a drought; or the water that must be held back during a flood. No longer is the Neuse River flanked by large farms and fields; they were replaced by subdivisions and pavement. These paved surfaces can’t absorb floodwaters like those old fields could, so flooding can be worse than in years past.
How long have you been in your position at Falls Lake Dam? I have worked at the dam as a park ranger for 13 years. I began as a co-op student in college and was able to gain full-time employment here after graduation. I have a degree in Wildlife Science from Virginia Tech and work as our outreach coordinator, providing educational programs and any other media or outreach efforts necessary.
Why did you become involved in USACE and this type of work? I had no intention of being a park ranger! I actually interviewed for the co-op position while in school to gain “interview experience�, not for an actual position. I was offered the job, took it, and never looked back.
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What is your favorite or most rewarding part of your job? The best part of my job is being able to impart knowledge to a visitor and get them to have a “light bulb” moment where they suddenly understand what I’m saying and share my excitement for the subject. Whether that be a 5-year-old who’s getting up close with a deer skull and pelt during an interpretive program; or an adult who’s learning about the history of the lake and what it means to our communities today.
Several pairs of bald eagles nest at Falls Lake every year. What is your personal background? I’m from a very small town in the mountains of Virginia and have been in North Carolina permanently for about 10 years. I am married and have a two-year-old daughter.
What are Falls Lake’s biggest needs from local residents? Falls Lake’s biggest need is simple: Our community needs to understand how important this lake is to all of us, and be active in supporting and protecting the programs and amenities that the lake provides for us now and in the future. There are many ways to volunteer or support various agencies here at Falls Lake – just ask us!
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Fishing is permitted throughout Falls Lake, with the exception of restricted areas near the dam. Typical warm water species of fish inhabit the lake, such as bass, crappie, catfish and bream.
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Are changes or improvements planned in the near future at the Falls Lake? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers currently doesn’t have any plans for major changes at Falls Lake. There are always maintenance items and inspections that are done to insure the dam’s safety and efficacy, but no large-scale changes are in the plans. The city of Raleigh researched the idea of adding a small hydropower unit to Falls Lake Dam, as was done at B. Everett Jordan Lake; however, after much consideration, the city concluded that the project was not viable in terms of financial risk.
Falls Lake Dam is 93.5 feet high and 1,915 feet long. Visitors can drive across the dam to a small picnic area.
What is available for local residents to see and do at the Falls Lake Dam? The dam provides several recreational opportunities, such as bank fishing, picnic/grill sites, and a newly renovated Visitor Assistance Center. We are also the home to the beginning (or end!) of the Falls Lake Section of the North Carolina Mountains-to-Sea Trail. You can pick up this 60-mile long trail at the Tailrace Fishing Area below the dam, or behind the Visitor Assistance Center and hike all the way to Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve on the north end of the lake.
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Gentle Adjustments for the Whole Family
Atlas Family Chiropractic Delivers Great Care in a Friendly, State of the Art Facility The professionals at Atlas Family Chiropractic of Wake Forest successfully collaborate to deliver the best in care for their patients and clients in a caring and friendly state of the art facility. With a dedication to promoting complete health and wellness, Dr. Julia Wilkins and her knowledgeable staff provide expert gentle adjustments for the whole family as well as massage therapy and esthetics. Dr. Wilkins grew up in rural Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. After graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dr. Wilkins relocated to the Triangle and trained in the Atlas Orthogonal program with the program’s founder, Dr. Roy Sweat – earning Board Certification in 2005, as well as an Advanced Proficiency
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respond really well to adjustments and enjoy it,” said Dr. Wilkins. Utilizing her extensive Atlas Orthogonal training, Dr. Wilkins provides gentle instrument-based adjustments through Activator Methods and KST techniques to treat neck, back, and joint pain, migraines, TMJ, dizziness, bed wetting, ADHD, carpal tunnel syndrome, asthma and allergies, fibromyalgia, PMS, infertility, chronic tiredness, insomnia, nervousness, high blood pressure, headaches and more. Her focus is on the atlas, the bone at the top of the spine, through which every nerve passes on the way to the rest of the body. “Once atlas is in place, we can address the rest of the body,” said Dr. Wilkins.
In addition to Atlas Orthogonal chiropractic care, Atlas Family Chiropractic offers cold laser therapy, far infrared sauna sessions, and ion cleanse footbaths. Martha Richardson of Essential Touch, with almost 10 years’ experience, offers therapeutic massage and body work specializing in acute and chronic pain. Diane Mack with Esthetics by Caris, offers skin care therapies, cupping therapy, and more through a holistic approach to skin care using products and modalities specific to the individual. Atlas Family Chiropractic of Wake Forest is located at 152 Capcom Ave., Suite 104, Wake Forest. To contact or for more information, call 919-554-8989, email drbrahmer@yahoo.com, or visit atlasfamilychiro.com.
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and lacrosse coach at Heritage High School in Wake Forest) was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2011 (Jamie is now cancer-free and celebrating life with his wife and 2-year-old son, Will). This year, the event honors WHS English teacher Heather McDonald, who was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2012.
A unique evening family-friendly run-walk to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society takes place in June at Wakefield High School.
Sponsored by the WHS Future Farmers of America, the race begins at 7:30 p.m. – with packet pickup beginning at 5 p.m. on June 2.
The Illuminated Catchin’ Fireflies 5K begins at 7:30 p.m., June 2, at 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr. in North Raleigh. Cost of the race is $20 ($15 for WCPSS and college students), and all participants will receive a T-short, glow-stick, a lymphoma awareness bracelet, and refreshments.
Visit www.fsseries.com to register or volunteer for the event.
Prizes will be provided for top males and females in several age categories – as well as for the most-illumiated participant. The event began last year when WHS students Aaron Wollett and Anna Brown created a 5K event to assist Jodi Riedel, his Agricultural Education teacher – whose husband, Jamie (a teacher
Youths Can Compete In Track & Field Games North Raleigh youths can participate in the 2013 Raleigh Local Games in June, part of the national Hershey’s Track & Field Games – the with the opportunity to advance to the regional, state and North American Finals meets. Boys and girls ages 9-14 compete in various age groups in several events, including spring and distance running (50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 1600m), softball throw, and standing long jump.
Registration is 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. A registration form with parent signature is required to participate and may be turned in the day of the event. The Hershey Youth Program is designed to encourage physical fitness among youth and emphasizes participation and sportsmanship. Youths may participate in up to three different events. For more information, contact Tori Voska at 919-329-5994 or tori.voska@raleighnc.gov or visit www.nchershey.net.
7th Annual Kerr KidsTri Scheduled June 30 The 7th Annual Kerr KidsTri is planned for 7 a.m. June 30. A youth triathlon for kids age 6-14, the popular event also welcomes visitors to cheer on the young athletes. Registration is now open at the Kerr Family YMCA facility at 2500 Wakefield Pines Drive. Volunteers are also sought for the day of the event. For information, call 919-562-9637 or visit www.ymcatriangle.org.
Grief Support Group Meets Weekly A grief support group meets 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each Tuesday in classroom 1008 at Wakefield High School Ninth Grade Center.
The local meet is 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18 at Buffaloe Road Athletic Park, 5900 Buffaloe Road in North Raleigh.
Through a series of discussions and exposure to tools, participants are guided through the grieving process. For more information, email wakefieldhealingcommunity@gmail.com. WHS Ninth Grade Center is located at 931 Durham Road in Wake Forest.
Pick A Class Celebrates with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Pick A Class in Wake Forest celebrated with a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce earlier this year. Pick A Class, owned by Amanda and John Giustiniani, offers 50-60 workshop-style classes a month, on everything from “How to Sell on eBay” to quilting. Located at 502 S. White St. in downtown Wake Forest, Pick A Class can be reached at 919-448-4822 or visit www.pickaclass.com. 919 Magazine WK
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919 ›› COMMUNITY Wake Forest July 4th Committee Seeking Sponsors, Donors for Annual Celebration
Summer Mini-Camps at Blue Jay Point Have Nature Themes
Hoping to make the 2013 Fourth of July Celebration the best in the event’s 40-year history, the Wake Forest July 4th Committee seeks additional supporters and sponsors.
Blue Jay Point County Park plans several summer mini-camps this summer, for several age groups.
“The Fourth of July Committee will continue to make memories in 2013 by providing one of the best fireworks displays in the state of North Carolina at the 40th annual Fourth of July Celebration,” Rhonda Alderman, committee president, wrote in a letter to local residents and businesses. “But we can’t do it without your support.”
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Eco-Kids Birds of Blue Jay: 9 a.m.11 a.m., or 1 p.m.-3 p.m.; June 10, 12, 14; ages 4-5; $25. Learn what makes a bird a bird, how to identify different bird songs, and how different birds “earn a living”. Bird Bonanza: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., or 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; June 17, 19, 21; ages 6-8; $36. Learn to identify birds by sight and sound and find out how to make your backyard a wildlife sanctuary. Plus, get to know other junior bird enthusiasts while hiking, playing games, doing crafts and having thematic snacks. My Side of the Point: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; June 24, 26, 28; ages 9-12; $72. Learn to identify plants, track animals, know bird songs, and feel at home in the forest. Group also will read the book, “My Side of the Mountain.” Eco-Kids Bug-A-Boo: 9 a.m.-11 a.m., or 1 p.m.-3 p.m.; July 8, 10, 12; ages 4-5; $25. Get up close and personal with cool critters. Critter Capers: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; July 15, 17, 19; ages 6-8; $36. Explore the fields, forests and streams at Blue Jay Point. Hiking, crafts, games and thematic snacks. Eco-Kids Summer Sun-sations: 1 p.m.-3 p.m.; Aug. 12, 14, 16; ages 4-5; $25. Learn how the sun affects everyday lives in various cultures.
Blue Jay Point is located at 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road on Falls Lake. For information, call 919-870-4330 or visit www.wakegov.com.
Short Takes Cidni Ford, a senior at Wakefield High School, signed a letter of intent to compete in track and field at North Carolina State University. The daughter of Harry and Dana Jeffreys, Ford expects to participate in the long jump, high jump, triple jump, hurdles, and 100 meter dash…Pleasant Union Elementary School students were honored in the North Carolina Department of Transportation aviation division’s annual NC Aviation Art Contest. Lilly Aleman received first place honors in the Junior age category, followed by C.J. Weaver in second place…Wakefield High School senior Tyra Lea signed a letter of intent to compete in track and field at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill… Among the campus winners
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Alderman outlined sponsorships available to local businesses, ranging from $200 up to $15,000 for an exclusive sponsorship. All levels of sponsorship involve recognition in the program and promotions – and varying numbers of event tickets. In addition, “name your amount” contributions are accepted from individuals, and will be used exclusively for fireworks, the children’s parade, and art/games at the park. The Wake Forest 2013 Fourth of July Celebration includes: • Fireworks Spectacular: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday, July 3 at Wake Forest-Roleseville High School, 420 W. Stadium Dr. ($5). • Children’s Parade: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 4 at North Main Street and West Juniper Avenue. • Art-In-The-Park, Games-In-The-Park: 11 a.m., Thursday, July 4 at Holding Park, 133 W. Owen Ave. Tax deductible donations may be sent to Wake Forest 4th of July, P.O. Box 466, Wake Forest NC 27588. For more information or to become a sponsor, call 919-812-9121, email wfjuly4th@aol.com, or visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/july4.aspx.
Classic, Antique Cars Coming To Downtown Wake Forest Downtown Wake Forest fills with classic cars and classic car lovers on June 15. Presented by the Wake Forest Downtown Revitalization Corporation, the Antique and Classic Car Show is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on South White Street – and benefits local charities. Admission is free to the event, which showcases vehicles of all makes and models, including muscle cars, sports cars, pony cars, street rods and more. The Results will provide live music throughout the day. Registration for participants is 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., and costs $20 per car. For information, contact Lisa Newhouse at 919-435-9415 or lisa@wakeforestdowntown.com.
in the 3rd Annual PAGE of Wake County Spelling Bee: Noah Fetzer, Pleasant Union Elementary; Nathaniel Viele, Wakefield Elementary; Milan Dhokia, Brassfield Elementary…Raleigh-based Trust Atlantic Bank acquired Harrington Bank’s Falls River Branch, including deposits and employees. The branch is located at 1151 Falls River Ave. in the Falls River Town Center…Chloe McIntosh of Wakefield High School received a one-time $2,500 National Achievement Scholarship…Among the Wakefield High School Future Farmers of America students participating in the recent Invest 2 Fight Hunger program: Alisia Harper, Hansell Aguilera Ramirez, Matthew Alberding, Glorie Batuakuile, Jordan Lee, Hayden Schug, Hunter Best, Chip Hieronymi, Hayley Huff, Ashton James, Ryan Lang, Nicole Ortega, Tommy Petrucelli, Corbin Smith, June | July 2013
Brian Stankevich, Nathan Veit, Bailey Weaver, Colton Carter, Rachel Cooper, Betty Davis, and Rachel George…Darnell Thompson of Wakefield High School signed a letter of intent recently to play football at Tusculum College, a Division II school. He attended Wake Forest-Rolesville High School until transferring his senior year… Denise Krebs Furr, a chemistry teacher at Wakefield High School, was selected recently for a 2013-2014 Kenan Fellowship…LaVida Massage recently opened its first Raleigh location at the Shoppes at Wakefield, 13600 New Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 108. For information, call 919-761-5185 visit www.raleigh. nc.lavidamassage.com…Chris Komons is the new women’s soccer coach at Wakefield High School, replacing Derek Williams. Komons previously coached at Fayetteville Terry Sanford… www.919Magazine.com
919 ‹‹ COMMUNITY Luke Miles of Durant Road Middle Named WCPSS Teacher of the Year Durant Road Middle School teacher Luke Miles is the Wake County Teacher of the Year. “Luke Miles is a third generation teacher,” Interim Supt. Stephen Gainey said. “His father and grandparents taught. From them he learned the importance of teaching academics, as well as the importance of caring for our students, listening to them and treating them with kindness and consideration.” Miles has been teaching three years – all at Durant Road Middle – and has been a leader in using instructional technology and the school’s digital communications, according to a WCPSS release. Specifically, he has used the “flip the classroom” technique, recording short videos for his students. “I became convinced that flipping the classroom would open up more time
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for my students to engage in activities that explore content at deeper levels, incorporate higher level thinking skills and allow for more opportunities for discussion and collaboration,” Miles said. “This allows me to spend class time meeting the needs of individual students.” Principal Drew Sawyer said Miles is extremely passionate about the learning process. “What makes him different is his innovation and calculated risk taking, which reap tremendous results and rewards from his students,” Sawyer said. “Whether it’s the use of music to enhance a topic or pioneering the flipped model of instruction in the content area of social studies, Mr. Miles is constantly pushing and challenging the boundaries of teaching and learning.” Miles was chosen from 12 district finalists, and received his award at a special banquet in May.
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‘Freedom’ Exhibit Now Open
North Carolina Museum of History Offers Personality and Plenty to See
North Carolina Museum of History has personality, and plenty to see and do – especially this summer. Located at 5 East Edenton St. in downtown Raleigh, it is operated by the Division of State History Museums and provides a wide range of permanent and traveling exhibits designed to inform and involve the state’s residents – both young and old.
Among the current exhibits at the museum: • “The Story of North Carolina”, a permanent exhibit using artifacts, multimedia presentations, and other components to chronicle life in North Carolina from the earliest inhabitants through the 20th century. • “North Carolina and the Civil War: The Raging Storm, 1863”, which continues through Oct. 27. • “Art in Clay: Masterworks of North Carolina Earthenware”, which continues through Sept. 1 and features nearly 200 objects made by Piedmont potters in the 18th and 19th centuries. Two new exhibits arrived recently, related to major historical events: • “Freedom Coming, Freedom for All” panel exhibit features the official Preliminary Emancipation
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Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln. On a onemonth loan from the National Archives, the exhibit closes June 16 – and then reopens July 1 with a copy of the 13th Amendment. • “Watergate: Political Scandal & the Presidency” exhibit examines the political scandal that engrossed Americans in the early 1970s as a Congressional Committee led by North Carolina Senator Sam Ervin investigated President Richard Nixon’s White House – ultimately leading to Nixon’s resignation. Related to the “Freedom” exhibit, a special event – “The Legacy of Freedom Symposium” – is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1. This free two-day event will examine President Abraham Lincoln’s reasons for issuing the Emancipation Proclamation and the overall impact of the change on legal and academic communities, and feature speakers, panel discussions, freedom songs, historical reenactments and more. For details and to register, visit www.ncfmp.org. The museum’s own history starts in the 1880s, when News & Observer newspaper publisher Samuel A’Court Ashe launched an editorial campaign encouraging an effort to preserve North Carolina’s history. The newspaper’s city editor, Frederick Augustus Olds, later began traveling the state and collecting historical artifacts – and his collection was merged in 1902 with one at the State Museum (now the www.919Magazine.com
North Carolina Museum of Natural Resources) as the Hall of History. In 1914, the North Carolina Historical Commission took control of the combined collections and moved the Hall of History to a new location in the State Administration Building. It moved again in 1939, this time to a new facility know as the Education Building at Edenton and Salisbury streets. The name changed to the North Carolina Museum of History in 1965, and the exhibits moved to the new Archives and History/State Library Building on East Jones Street in 1968. The museum moved into its current facility in 1992.
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Summer Camps North Carolina Museum of History offers a variety of themed one-week camps this summer, open to a limited number of youths in grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. For information, call 919-807-7979, email emily.grant@ncdcr.gov, or visit www.ncmuseumofhistory.org.
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Resident’s Salad Recipe
Great for Entertaining Salads are a big part of life for Stacey Moritz, a resident of Wakefield Plantation and nine-year resident of Raleigh. She created her Harvest Green Salad recipe in the fall (hence the name), so she could utilize apples at their peak. “This is a favorite for entertaining at home,”
she said. It is also featured on the menu at The Lemon Tree Café in Wake Forest, which she has owned since 2010. Originally from the Washington, DC, area, Moritz married husband Eric 18 years ago, and has three children (Madison, 14; Peyton, 11; and Campbell, 9).
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Baby greens (washed and spun dry) Granny Smith apple (unpeeled, diced into ½-inch cubes) Lemon juice Sweetened dried cranberries Crumbled blue cheese Crumbled toasted walnuts (or pecans) Black pepper (freshly ground) Balsamic vinaigrette (or to taste)
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Record 2012 for NC Farmers, And Big Projections This Year North Carolina farmers experienced a record year in 2012, and projections are up in several categories this year, according to government agencies. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, North Carolina winter wheat plantings in 2013 are expected at 960,000 acres – up a whopping 16 percent over last year. In addition, corn plantings this year are expected at 890,000 acres – up 3 percent over last year. Flue-cured tobacco farmers and hay producers also project increased acreage this year. In 2012, North Carolina farmers produced record yields per acre of cotton, peanuts, soybeans and sweet potatoes, according to figures released by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. SOURCE: NC Department of Agriculture
Raleigh Adds 20 Miles of New Trails to its Greenway System Raleigh added 20 miles of new trails to the Capital Area Greenway System, with the opening of the lower section of the Neuse River Trail. The new section generally runs along the Neuse River and extends all the way to the Wake County/Johnston County line. In addition, three bridges now cross the waterway, providing trail connections into Wake Forest and Knightdale. The trail is a 10-foot wide asphalt pathway, with numerous boardwalks, that winds its way through such diverse settings as wetlands, mature forests, creeks, agriculture fields, and several parks. Parking is available in several locations. For more information, visit www.raleighnc.gov. SOURCE: Raleigh Parks and
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Number of Paddlings Drops At North Carolina Schools
Fewer North Carolina school districts are using paddling to enforce discipline, according to a new North Carolina State Board of Education report. About a dozen school districts in the state still allow corporal punishment. Local school boards make the decision on whether to permit paddling. The report indicated a 55 percent drop in paddling in the 2011-2012 school year, with 404 incidents counted. Two out of three paddlings last year were in Robeson County. SOURCE: NC State Board of Education
NC Film Industry Off to a Fast Start After Record Year in 2012 Last year was a record-breaking year for the film industry in North Carolina – and 2013 is off to a fast start as well. Productions had a direct in-state spend in excess of $376 million and created more than 4,100 crew positions for the state’s highly skilled workforce, according to the North Carolina Film Office. All told, productions created nearly 20,000 job opportunities — including talent and background extra positions — for North Carolinians (eclipsing 2011’s $220 million in spending and 3,300 crew positions). Nearly 50 productions registered with the state film office and filmed in North Carolina in 2012. Those productions amassed over 4,100 production days with filming taking place in more than 30 of the state’s 100 counties. Highlights of the 2012 year include the production of the blockbuster feature Iron Man 3 and Season 2 of the award winning television drama Homeland. SOURCE: NC Film Office
Highway Deaths Increase, But Numbers Still Below Averages North Carolina saw roadway deaths increase last year, but state Department of Transportation figures show the number is still down significantly from a few years ago. NCDOT reports 1,224 people were killed in automobile accidents in 2012 – including 23 bicyclists and 170 pedestrians. That compares with an average of 1,560 between 2001 and 2006. June | July 2013
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919 ›› FINAL BELL Raleigh Ranks
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For Growth of Women-Owned Businesses A recent American Express report ranks North Carolina third in the nation in terms of the growth in the number of women-owned businesses. North Carolina trailed only Georgia and Texas on the list, and was the only state to see growth of more than 100 percent. The firm’s Open Study report indicated 267,000 women-owned businesses currently in North Carolina, which represents a 90 percent increase since 1997 (compared to a 59 percent increase nationally). States with the lowest growth rate for womenowned businesses included Alaska, West Virginia, Iowa, Ohio and Kansas. SOURCE: American Express Open Study
Seventy-eight percent of all residents in the RaleighCary area feel safe walking along at night where they live – the second highest percentage among the 50 largest U.S. Metropolitan areas. In new information released by Gallop, Raleigh-Cary tied with DenverAurora, CO, in second place. Both trailed Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN in the rankings. Memphis, TN, was identified as the metro area where residents felt the least safe, followed by New Orleans, LA, Riverside-San Bernardino, CA, HoustonBaytown, TX and Jacksonville, FL.
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Where to Start a Business? Raleigh Ranks
Here’s a look at Raleigh, by the numbers:
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26 Miles of Streets
1,050 Streetlights
33,067 Miles of Water Mains
2,204 Square Miles
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National Federation of Independent Business ranks Raleigh as the second best place in the U.S. to start a business. Raleigh gains accolades in the rankings due to a burgeoning population, safety, affordable housing, and a fast-growing job market. Number one on the list was California’s Silicon Valley. Following Raleigh on the list was Madison, WI; Austin, TX; and Boulder, CO. SOURCE: National Federation of Independent Business
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Working Mothers In Raleigh In a Good Spot Raleigh ranks as the number 14 best city for working mothers to live and thrive, according to Forbes magazine.
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