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WHS Head Athletic Trainer Brent Dorenkamp Committed To Student Athletes, Community A Long Way from Bavaria Exchange Student Embraces Life in Wakefield with Gusto New WHS Band Director Brian Munoz Secures The ‘Loves’ of His Life One Woman’s Battle Recurring Breast Cancer Survivor’s Touching Story Wakefield Women’s Club New Season and New Board For Monthly Luncheon Group WHS Fall Performance Wakefield Theatre Company Plans to Stage ‘Jerry’s Girls’ Lifepointe Church Dynamic Team Helps People Grow, Connect Party With the Animals! So Much to See and Do at NC State Fair This Year
Planners 5 Community Events 6 School Events 7 Extracurricular Activities 8 Nightlife 8 Community Sports 24 Fall Events & Activities
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Large and Loving Family
Guzmans Trade New York City For Wakefield Lifestyle
A Simple Philosophy
If Her Kids Are Involved, Then DeBora King is Involved
4 Publisher’s Notes 26 Homework 30 Yearbook 46 Community 54 Food Break 55 Along the I-540 Corridor 56 919 Region 57 Index of Advertisers 58 Field Trip 60 Bulletin Board 62 919 Final Bell
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TPC at Wakefield Plantation A 214-Acre Raleigh Landmark
TPC at Wakefield Plantation’s Michael Thomas, on one of the 217-acre course’s greens. See the complete article, beginning on Page 34. 919 Magazine WK
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Stay at Home Senior Care
Heart of the Community
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919 ›› NOTES Publisher
Suzy Beth Sarver
Anniversary Time in the 919 Happy Anniversary to 919 Magazine-Wakefield/Falls Lake! It seems like yesterday we were rolling out your first copy with the Wakefield High School Marching band on the cover. It’s been a whole year…can you believe it? One whole year with your very own community magazine featuring people, places and events specific to your area. What a perfect way to celebrate our one-year anniversary in Wakefield Plantation with a cover story on the beautiful TPC at Wakefield Plantation. Whether you are new to the area or a veteran country club member, let us acquaint you with this top-notch landmark and host to the annual Rex Healthcare Open PGA Tournament. We introduce you to Director of Membership Sales, Michael Thomas, beginning on Page 34. And don’t miss these features: • A profile of the Guzman family: Transplants from the “Big Apple” raising their big family (eight kids!) in Wakefield Plantation. Check it out on Page 10. • Our Student Profile on Carolin Schroeferl, living the life in North Raleigh, half a world away from Bavaria. Her story starts on Page 16. • Meet new Wakefield High Parent Teacher Student Association President DeBora King. She’s an active Mom, “cheerleader” and so much more. See this wonderful piece on Page 12. • And 919 Magazine introduces new Wakefield High School Band Director Brian Munoz. He’s new to the position, but not new to WHS or Wakefield Middle School. Read about him and his plans for the WHS music program on Page 18. Sometimes when I’m out in the community, people are surprised to learn there are six different editions of 919 Magazine, which combined are delivered to more than 107,000 residences and businesses along the I-540 corridor. If you have a business or relationship in one of our other coverage zones, please make sure to reach out to us. We love to hear from you. And stay up-to-date with 919 Magazine in all of our zones by visiting our website, www.919magazine.com. As we approach this special season of celebrations, I want to share how thankful we are to have all of you in our lives. It’s been a great year in the 919. Happy Thanksgiving,
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
OCTOBER 10/3-31
Wee Walkers Age 1-up 10-11 am, Thu Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov
10/4
Campfire Story and Marshmallow Roast Age 5-up; $2 fee 7-8 pm Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov
10/5
Heart of Ca rolina Marching Band Invitational 2 pm-evening $10 admission ($5, 9-under) Wakefield High School 2200 Wakefield Pine Dr www.wakefieldhsband.org
10/5
Migration Mania Age 6-12; $3 fee 2-4 pm Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov
10/6-12
National Fire Prevention Week
10/12
Family Tree Day 2-4 pm Age 5-up; $2 Fee Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov
10/12,26 Parent and Kidz Paint Along 10 am-12 pm Kidz Celebrate 6801 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-645-9799 www.kidzcelebrate.com
10/19 Fall Foray All Ages; $5 fee 2-4 pm Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov
10/19, 11/16 Kidz Night Out
10/8
Miss Spider’s Tea Party
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Story and Craft Time Age 3-5; $2 fee 10-11 am Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov
10/14
6-10 pm Kidz Celebrate 6801 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-645-9799 www.kidzcelebrate.com
10/26 Halloween Masquerade Ball Benefit for CHERUBS 6 Pm-12 am; tickets, $100 TPC at Wakefield Plantation 2201 Wakefield Plantation Dr www.cherubs-cdh.org
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5:30-9 pm Int. Thespian Society Troupe #6326 $5 admission Wakefield High School Auditorium 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr wakefieldtheatre@gmail.com
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Haunted House EXTREME!
10/31
Halloween
NOVEMBER 11/2
Oh Deer! Age 6-12; $6 fee 2-4 pm Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov
11/3
Daylight Savings Time Ends 2 am (set back clocks on hour)
11/5
Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert Story and Craft Time Age 3-5; $2 fee 10-11 am Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov
11/7,21
Paint & Sip 7-9 pm; $30 fee Kidz Celebrate 6801 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-645-9799 www.kidzcelebrate.com
11/9
Leaf Creatures Age 6-12; $2 fee 2-3:30 pm Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Sugar Plum Vendor Fair and Silent Auction
Oct/Nov
Wed, 9 am-1 pm; 6-9 pm Thu, 9 am- 1 pm Soapstone United Methodist Church 12837 Norwood Rd 919-846-2212 www.soapstoneumc.org
11/16
Free School Tours Prepare Struggling Students for Fall Call for appointment Steven’s Prep Academy 919-846-0118 www.stevensprepacademy.com
SCHOOL EVENTS
Mistletoe Market
OCTOBER
WHS PTSA benefit holiday fair 9 am-4:30 pm $5 admission (free, 12-under; bring canned food for $1 off ) Wakefield High School 2200 Wakefield Pine Dr www.wakefieldconnect.org
10/5
11th Annual Heart of Carolina
11/16
G.O. Hike Age 12 -up 12-2 pm Falls Lake Shinleaf Recreation Area 13304 Creedmoor Rd 919-676-1027 www.raleighnc.gov
11/16
Talkin’ Turkey 2-3 pm Age 6-12; $3 fee Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov
Marching Band Invitational Afternoon Preliminaries; Evening Finals Wakefield High 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-3600 www.wakefieldhs.wcpss.net
10/11
Homecoming 7:30 pm Wakefield High 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-3600 www.wakefieldhs.wcpss.net
10/12
Homecoming Dance 8-11 pm Wakefield High 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-3600 www.wakefieldhs.wcpss.net
11/28
Thanksgiving Day
11/28
10/21-25
Just Think First 5K and
Skinny Turkey Half Marathon 7:30 am (Half Marathon); 8 am (5K) 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr. 919-376-9441 www.fsseries.com
Spirit Week Wakefield Middle 2300 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-3500 www.wakefieldms.wcpss.net
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3:30 pm Wakefield Middle 2300 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-3500 www.wakefieldms.wcpss.net
Turkey Half Marathon 7:30 am (Half Marathon); 8 am (5K) Wakefield High 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr. 919-376-9441 www.fsseries.com
11 am-5 pm Wake Forest Boys & Girls Club 325 S. Wingate St 919-435-7500 info@nicoleyvettesignatureevents.com
Powder Puff Football Game
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Just Think First 5K and Skinny
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9 am-1 pm Wake Forest Church of the Nazarene 203 Capcom Ave, Wake Forest 919-528-8455 www.wfnazarene.org
10/5
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Grand Opening Event
Haunted House EXTREME!
11/27-29
WCPPS School Holidays Thanksgiving
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES EVENTS 10/4-6, 11-12 Harvey
NOVEMBER
Forest Moon Theater production 7:30 pm (3 pm on 10/6) Franklin Academy High Theater 648 Flaherty Ave. www.forestmoontheater.org
WCPSS School Holiday
10/4-6
11/11
Veterans Day
11/16
WHS PTSA 9 am-4:30 pm Wakefield High 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-3600 www.wakefieldhs.wcpss.net
11/21-23
10/5
Jerry’s Girls Tickets, $7-$12 Thu, Fri; 7:30pm Sat; 2:30pm, 7:30pm Wakefield High 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-3600 www.wakefieldhs.wcpss.net 919 Magazine WK
Music, food, fun, and more 12:30-3:30 pm Crown Trophy & Awards Stonehenge Market 7330 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh 919-878-6565 www.crowntrophy.com/store-148
10/12
Neck of the Woods Performance Series 7-9 pm Wake Forest Coffee Co 156 S. White St, Wake Forest 919-554-8914 www.wakeforestnc.gov
10/13, 11/10
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast 8 am-1 pm $5: Pancakes, sausage, beverage American Legion Hall 225 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest 919-569-0471
28th Annual International Festival Of Raleigh Friday, 4:30-10 pm Saturday, 10 am-10 pm Sunday, 11 am-7 pm Raleigh Convention Center 500 S. Salisbury St, Raleigh 919-782-0552 info@internationalfestival.org www.internationalfestival.org
Mistletoe Market Holiday Fair
10/5
Holiday Craft Fair
School Orchestra Concert 6:30-8:30 pm Wakefield High 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-3600 www.wakefieldhs.wcpss.net
5:30-9 pm Int. Thespian Society Troupe #6326 $5 admission Wakefield High School Auditorium 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr wakefieldtheatre@gmail.com
2013 Rocktoberfest
Heart of Carolina Marching Band Invitational 2 pm-evening $10 admission ($5, 9-under) Wakefield High School 2200 Wakefield Pine Dr www.wakefieldhsband.org October | November 2013
10/17
Hiring Heroes Career Fair 10 am-3 pm Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown 3415 Wake Forest Rd 571-372-3134 www.navsea.navy.mil/ WWemployment/default.aspx www.919Magazine.com
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USO Benefit Honoring The Military Heroes of NC 6:30-10 pm Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex 500 S. Salisbury St 919-840-2943
9:40 am-12 pm Downtown Raleigh Begins on Hillsborough St at St. Mary’s St 919-755-9235 www.grma.org/christmas-parade
10/26
Raleigh Professional Fire
Salute to Freedom Gala
Halloween Masquerade Ball Benefit for CHERUBS 6 Pm-12 am; tickets, $100 TPC at Wakefield Plantation 2201 Wakefield Plantation Dr www.cherubs-cdh.org
2013 WRAL Christmas Parade
11/24
Fighters Association Musical Concert Raleigh Firefighters Foundation Benefit 6:30 pm; tickets, $26 Dorton Arena 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh 919-714-7944 www.rpffa.com
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Wake Forest Farmers Market 8 am- 12 pm, Sat (Sep only) 3-6 pm, Wed 150 N White St 919-556-2284 www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org
10/31-11/2
Haunted House EXTREME!
5:30-9 pm Int. Thespian Society Troupe #6326 $5 admission Wakefield High School Auditorium 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr wakefieldtheatre@gmail.com
11/8
Big Night Ball Big Brothers, Big Sisters Benefit 7:30-11 pm Brier Creek Country Club 9400 Club Hill Dr, Raleigh 919-206-4600 www.abcrsvp.com/bbbstri/index.php
NIGHTLIFE Oct/Nov
Carolina Ale House Wed: Trivia Thu: Karaoke 2nd last Sat; Live DJ 11685 Northpark Dr, Wake Forest 919-556-8666 www.carolinaalehouse.com
Trivia Tue DJ Bingo Wed Karaoke Fri 960 Gateway Commons Cir, Wake Forest 919-569-6745 www.gatehousetavernnc.com
Eco-Kids Migration Mania Mini-Camp 1-3 pm; ages 4-5; $25 fee Blue Jay Point County Park 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd 919-870-4330 bluejaypoint@wakegov.com www.wakegov.com
Oct/Nov
Environmental Education Group Programs Preschool-High School Blue Jay Point County Park 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd 919-870-4330 bluejaypoint@wakegov.com www.wakegov.com
WALKS, RACES, GOLF 10/5 Benefit for American Cancer Society 9 am North Hills Mall 4300 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh 919-334-5241 www.makingstrides.acsevents.org
11/17
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
WHS PTSA 9 am-4:30 pm Wakefield High School 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-562-3600 www.wakefieldhs.wcpss.net
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Gatehouse Tavern
Mistletoe Market Holiday Fair
March of Dimes Benefit 6-9 pm Washington Duke Inn 3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham 919-424-2169 www.marchofdimes.com/northcarolina
Eco-Kids Fall Follies Mini-Camp
Oct/Nov
11/16
Signature Chefs Auction
COMMUNITY SPORTS REGISTRATIONS, CAMPS, LESSONS 10/7,9,11
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Village Grill Live Acoustic Music Frid; 9 pm-12 am 8450 Honeycutt Rd 919-890-5440 www.villagegrillraleigh.com October | November 2013
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Run for Their Lives A Safe Haven 5K, and 2M Dog Jog 8:30 am 8341-137 Garvey Dr 919-872-7233, ext. 104 www.safehaven5k.org www.919Magazine.com
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Light the Night Walk Benefit for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Oct 5- Downtown Durham Oct 12- Downtown Raleigh www.lightthenight.org/nc
10/9
2013 Kiddush Cup Golf Tournament 12 pm Hasentree Golf Club 7213 Hasentree Club Dr, Wake Forest 919-676-2200 www.shalomraleigh.org
10/27
25th Annual Thad & Alice Eure Walk for Hope, 5K & 10K
Monster Dash 2 pm Capital RunWalk 430 Woodburn Rd 919-995-5308 www.raleighmonsterdash.com
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
11/3
City of Oaks Marathon and Rex Health Care Half Marathon
10/19
4-Person Relay; 10K; Marathon Mile www.cityofaoksmarathon.com
Cycle-A-Thon Mercy for America’s Children Benefit 8 am-8 pm; motivating music, cash bar Granite Falls Swim and Athletic Club 800 Granite Falls Blvd, Rolesville 919-562-8895 www.mac-cares.org
10/27
Hallowed Half Marathon, 10K Part of Fall Triple Crown Series VFW Post 8455 Kerr YMCA Benefit; The Factory (Wake Forest) 7:30 am 1839-400 S Main St 919-524-7104 www.signatureraces.com
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2013 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. Signature Chefs Auction SM
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club 3001 Cameron Blvd., Durham NC 27705
11/11
Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation Veteran’s Day Golf Tournament 8 am North Ridge Country Club 6612 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh 919-427-5165 www.rpdmemorial.wordpress.com
11/28
Just Think First 5K and Skinny
Turkey Half Marathon 7:30 am (Half Marathon); 8 am (5K) Wakefield High 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr 919-376-9441 www.fsseries.com
The 2013 Signature Chefs Auction will feature the culinary talents of the Triangle’s finest local chefs and restaurants! Sample signature dishes from area chefs and bid on unique and tempting silent and live auction packages. Indulge yourself while benefitting the March of Dimes mission! marchofdimes.com/trianglesignaturechefs
The March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The key ingredient is you.
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Guzman Family Trades New York City For the Wakefield Plantation Lifestyle By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
On September 11, 2001, Anna Guzman was working her highpowered job at a financial firm on Wall Street, when tragedy struck. Amidst chaos and terror, her building was evacuated, and she watched in horror as the Twin Towers fell. From that moment on, everything changed for Anna and husband Wes, along with their growing family that now includes eight children. More than 3,000 people died that day, but Anna was one of those saved and subsequently reborn. Starting a new life with a mind and purpose as a Christian, Anna dedicated herself to being a mom, a wife, and servant of Jesus Christ. “Soon after, we had five more children in six years,” said Wes, a consultant and financial advisor who helps find solutions for businesses’ and 10
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individuals’ financial problems. “Anna has more work than she ever dreamed of, but being a mom is more rewarding than the career she had on Wall Street.” Anna and Wes, both originally from New York City, now happily make their home in Wakefield Plantation, which they consider to be one of the best places in the country to raise their large and loving family that includes Elleni (19), Armando (13), Marcos (9), Sophia (8), Leah (6), Joshua (5), Daniella (4), and baby Amira (1) – who each have their own interests that include playing piano, soccer, roller skating, reading,
painting/sketching, cooking, enjoying the outdoors, and traveling. “We love the diversity of the area and learning from our local North Carolinians and people from different parts of the country and the world,” said Anna, who oversees the homeschooling of their children. “Sharing life with people in this community has enriched our family’s life in so many ways.” The Guzman family loves to cook and travel and is always looking to share the love of Christ with neighbors and friends through hospitality. Most recently, the Guzmans have welcomed a
Guzman Family Profile PARENTS: RESIDENCE: CHILDREN: INTERESTS:
Wes and Anna Guzman Wakefield Plantation Elleni, 19; Armando, 13; Marcos, 9; Sophia, 8; Leah, 6; Joshua, 5; Daniella, 4; Amira, 1 Cooking, hosting families, reading, outdoor activities, rollerblading, painting/sketching, and traveling
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single mom and her two daughters into their home while offering ministry and support for as long as needed. “If more people practiced hospitality the way Jesus commands, we wouldn’t need so many social or government programs,” said Wes, adding, “We believe the things that often grow us the most are the books we read, the people we meet, and the places we visit in our travels.”
We believe the things that often grow us the most are the books we read, the people we meet, and the places we visit in our travels. WES GUZMAN
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919 ›› VOLUNTEER PROFILE
King’s Philosophy Simple: If Her Kids are Involved – She’s Involved New PTSA President a Big Advocate of Wakefield High the elementary and middle school Genworth Mortgage Insurance. levels and on committees and With son Malcolm, age 16, and councils for Montgomery County daughter Camille, age 12, in mind, Eleven years ago, with her oldest Public Schools in Maryland, the the Kings selected the area primarily child just starting kindergarten, Wakefield community is lucky to because of Wakefield High School. DeBora King remembers standing now be home to King and her family. “We knew we wanted our children up and saying, “I will do anything Residents of Wakefield Plantation, to go to Wakefield High, so we to help!” And from that moment on, moved into an apartment nearby King moved from Maryland two that’s exactly what King has done. – the Woodlands at Wakefield – years ago for husband Alfred’s job Assuming every position from until we found our wonderful as a public relations director at PTA secretary to president at both home,” said King, who now serves as PTSA president for WHS. Photos by Eliza Kay Photography In her volunteer role, King manages the PTSA’s overall objectives and strategies, creates partnerships within the school community, and fosters an environment where parent involvement is encouraged and respected. “I am a facilitator collaborating with an amazing team of parents, community leaders, faculty, staff, administrators, and teachers to execute our programs,” said King. “I am a cheerleader, problem-solver, and listener.” King also serves on Wakefield Plantation’s Architectural Approval Committee (AAC), is a Girl Scout Leader for North Carolina North Coastal Pines (Wake 13), and – with Malcolm playing the saxophone for the WHS DeBora King Profile marching band and concert band – is vice president for ways and means AGE: 48 RESIDENCE: Wakefield Presentation for Wakefield High School Band VOLUNTEER AFFILIATION: Wakefield High School PTSA Boosters. It comes as no surprise FAMILY: Husband, Alfred; children, Malcolm (16), Camille (12) PET: Charlie (goldfish) to learn that King has a saying, “If INTERESTS: Calligraphy, professional organizing, golf my kids are in it – so am I.”
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And after a career in IT for Marriott International, King launched her own business, Digital Deputy, LLC, in Raleigh, where she helps clients with everything from building websites to desktop publishing. “I love helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses through technology, and I have so much fun with my work that it feels like volunteering,” said King, who credits husband Alfred for his never ending support of all her pursuits. “Now, that’s 18 years of groovy!” said King. All WHS PTSA programs are made possible by Mistletoe Market Holiday Fair, the organization’s largest fundraiser, planned for 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Wakefield High School. Admission is $5 ($2 for faculty and staff; children under age 12 are free). Partnering with Students Against Hunger, guests are invited to bring a canned item to receive $1 off admission. To volunteer or for more information, visit www.wakefieldhsconnect.org.
Wakefield High School PTSA PURPOSE: CONTACT:
To make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Phone: 240-242-9237 Email: dking@wakefieldhsconnect.org Website: www.wakefieldhsconnect.org
Helping People Connect with God
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919 ›› PERSONALITY PROFILE By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
As head athletic trainer at Wakefield High School, Brent Dorenkamp is deeply committed to his student athletes and his community. Not only does Dorenkamp work to help prevent, treat, and rehabilitate injuries, he also teaches three sports medicine classes during the school day. “This allows me to reach students on a more intellectual level, and hopefully inspire them to join this rewarding and exciting profession,” said Dorenkamp. Dorenkamp credits his own athletic trainer at Northern Durham High School, Dino Lorenzi, for helping him through multiple wrestling injuries and inspiring him to pursue his education and career as an athletic trainer. “I was so impressed by his knowledge and the relationships he built with the coaches, athletes, and
Runners will easily burn 2,000 to 3,000 calories on this beautiful and challenging course (in the Skinny Turkey Half Marathon). We can’t think of a better way to head to the dinner table on Thanksgiving Day. BRENT DORENKAMP WHS Head Athletic Trainer
Wakefield High Head Athletic Trainer Dorenkamp Committed To Student Athletes, Community
community,” said Dorenkamp, who went on to earn his undergraduate and graduate degrees from East Carolina State University. “I hope that I am making a similar positive impact on other people’s lives.” Dorenkamp is a staunch supporter of the WHS Just Think First program, which seeks to raise awareness and educate teens on various topics including violence, sex, drugs, alcohol, gangs, and negative peer pressure. And his impact extends beyond WHS as a partner in FS Series, an event production and timing company based in Raleigh/Cary. Through FS Series, Dorenkamp and his partners, Jason Biggs and Mark Primanti, produce and time over 70 athletic events a year including more than 21 triathlons, one duathlon, one marathon, two
Brent Dorenkamp Profile AGE: 43 RESIDENCE: Raleigh PROFESSION: Head Athletic Trainer, Wakefield High; Partner, FS Series FAMILY: Wife, Amanda PETS: Lucy and Zoe (cats) INTERESTS: Triathlons, ECU football, Wakefield High sports
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half marathons, seven open water swims, and over 50 running events. “Our goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle by producing ongoing events throughout North Carolina that make active living fun,” said Dorenkamp. A nationally certified athletic trainer licensed in North Carolina, Dorenkamp is also the recipient of the Red Cross Certificate of Merit for saving a triathlete’s life during a race in 2012. With their passion for triathlons, Dorenkamp and his partners are proud to bring to their communities the Triangle Orthopaedic Associates Triathlon Series, The Rex Triathlon Series, and the Skinny Turkey Half Marathon/Just Think First 5K on Thanksgiving morning. “Runners will easily burn 2,000 to 3,000 calories on this beautiful and challenging course,” said Dorenkamp. “We can’t think of a better way to head to the dinner table on Thanksgiving Day.” For inquiries or more information on the Skinny Turkey Half Marathon, visit www.fsseries.com or call 919-376-9441. Additionally, for more information on the Just Think First program, email vcwells@wcpss.net or call 919-562-3606.
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Half a World Away from Bavaria, Schroeferl Calls Wakefield Home By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
Half a world away from her hometown of Bavaria, Germany, Carolin Schroeferl has embraced life in Raleigh with gusto. As an exchange student with ASSE, an international student exchange program, 16-year-old Schroeferl is experiencing something not many people get the opportunity to do – living in another country for a year.
Schroeferl is spending her junior year attending Franklin Academy High School and living in Wakefield with host family Max and Susan Rosentreter and their three kids, who all met Schroeferl’s family during a summer family vacation to Europe. So far, Schroeferl has learned a great deal about the lifestyle and culture in America, improved her language skills, and learned to like dogs, rather than being afraid of them. “Carolin is very brave to leave her family at such a young age to enjoy the adventure of becoming an exchange student,” said Max, who himself lived in Germany as a 19-year-old college student. “She has the best attitude about this whole experience and is open to new foods, new places, new experiences, and enjoys meeting new people and making friends.” At school, Schroeferl particularly enjoys her Life Skills class, where she has learned to sew, and Personal Fitness, which provides exercise. She is a member of the German and Civitan clubs and plans to join the Franklin Academy swim team as well. Outside of school, Schroeferl looks forward to participating in the Venturing
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AGE: 16 SCHOOL: Franklin Academy (Junior, Exchange Student) HOST PARENTS: Max and Susan Rosentreter HOST RESIDENCE: Wakefield INTERESTS: Swimming, biking, reading, hiking, beach volleyball, music, friends
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Program, a teen co-ed organization affiliated with the Boy Scouts in Wake Forest – and attends St. Francis Catholic Church with her host family. “Carolin is a lovely girl and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to become part of our family,” said Susan. “We are very proud of her and look forward to many adventures during our time together.”
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As for her experience abroad, Schroeferl encourages other students to consider participating. “If anybody is thinking about being an exchange student for a year or even a semester, do it!” said Schroeferl. “It is very exciting and you’ll get an incredible experience.” For information about the ASSE program, visit www.asse.com.
Carolin is a lovely girl and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to become part of our family. SUSAN ROSENTRETER Wakefield resident, student host
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Brian Munoz Finds Love as New WHS Band Director By G. CLEVELAND KILGORE 919 Magazine Writer
Brian Munoz secured the love of his life this year. Make that “loves” of his life. Munoz – who is in his 8th year working at Wakefield schools – married Elizabeth Anne Ousley… and he also assumed the role of director of bands for WHS. Obviously, the wedding was a milestone moment this year. “Our ceremony was performed in Wilmington, NC by Liz’s godfather, Msgr. Jeffrey Steenson; and her father, David Ousley,” Munoz said. “We were able to continue our celebration with a honeymoon in the United Kingdom.” Munoz and his bride now reside near North Hills with their 9-year-old Jack Russell terrier, Sophie.
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But taking the step up to band director was significant as well, following the resignation of Morgan Brockman at the end of the 2012-2013 school year – and he has three main goals for the WHS program going forward: • He wants students to learn necessary life skills so they can succeed after graduation, including a strong work ethic, a respect for order and legitimate authority, a sense of personal integrity, a responsibility for one’s actions, and a respect for time, talents, and the ability of others. “Every student should understand how to be empowered by advocating for his/herself. Communication is an important key towards the achievement of
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lifelong success,” Munoz said. “For this reason, the students in my instrumental program are all reading chapters from Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People.” • Students should experience great art and seek to understand it. “The art they produce will benefit the school and community, but also the individual,” Munoz stressed. “While I know many students will not continue on past high school to pursue jobs in the music industry, I want students to have the tools necessary to keep learning and supporting the arts.” • Students should have fun working in a group and experiencing a classroom environment that is different than the other core
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subjects, but also interwoven with their curriculum. “Band affords students a chance to build meaningful relationships and experience once-in-a-lifetime opportunities,” he noted. Munoz started teaching at Wakefield during the spring of 2007, originally as orchestra director at Wakefield Middle School and High School (and an assortment of other responsibilities). As orchestra director, he increased middle school participation numbers from 18 to almost 70; and at the high school, increased from 18 students to 45. Last year, he became a full time instrumental music teacher at WHS, including handling assistant band director responsibilities for the marching band. A music education graduate of UNC-Greensboro, Munoz credits his success to great support and
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love of his family – and his early experiences involving music. “I began my career in music when I joined the band at Carroll Middle School (in North Raleigh),” Munoz said. “Our ensemble was exceptional and I practiced hours each day to keep up with my friends and make top chairs in honors ensembles. I then joined the family of Southeast Raleigh High School its opening school year. There, under the leadership of Clifton Scott (who is still the director
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of bands), I received many great leadership opportunities, the chance to develop and share my musical abilities, and further exposure to marching and jazz band.”
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Triangle Signature Chefs Auction Event Features Incredible Food, Fabulous Venue, and Lots of Fun This is truly an evening not to miss. You’ll feast on incredible food by award winning chefs, bid on fabulous auction items and have a great time while helping babies get a healthy start. SUZY BETH SARVER Signature Chefs Auction Chair
Stonehenge Corporate Center 7101 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh 919-676-5477
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cause (proceeds fund urgent efforts to help babies by preventing birth defects and premature births). The black tie optional gala features the culinary talents of the Triangle’s finest local chefs and restaurants. Participants will
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Every year, more than half a million babies are born too soon – more than 16,000 of them right here in North Carolina. And, by acting now, local residents and businesses have the opportunity to reduce that number. Sponsorships and tables are still available for a limited time at one of the Triangle’s highest profile events: The 2013 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction. Planned for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, it’s a great time for a great
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sample signature dishes, enjoy small plates, and bid on unique and tempting silent and live auction packages – all at a beautiful location. “As a mother of two healthy boys, I’m acutely aware of how important good prenatal care is and how we need to support North Carolina mothers and promote healthy pregnancies and healthy babies,” said Event Chair Suzy Beth Sarver, publisher of 919 Magazine, explaining her involvement with the March of Dimes event. “This is also a great opportunity to bring
together our communities and the residents of the 919 area for a great cause and an outstanding event.” Sarver encouraged involvement and suggests those wishing to be included call as soon as possible for the last remaining reservations. “Come celebrate 75 years with the March of Dimes, from polio to prematurity at the premiere event of the season,” Sarver said. “This is truly an evening not to miss. You’ll feast on incredible food by award winning chefs, bid on fabulous auction items and have a great time while
helping babies get a healthy start.” Companies wishing to brand themselves at one of the premiere annual events in the state – while helping a great cause – may call 919-747-2692 for details. In addition, businesses or individuals interested in attending the event may reserve tables, also by calling 919-747-2692 (but a limited number of seats are available, so call as early as possible). Additional information on the event – and the opportunity to make donations to the March of Dimes directly – is available by visiting www.marchofdimes.com/ trianglesignaturechefs.
Signature Chefs Auction WHAT: March of Dimes Benefit WHEN: 6-9 pm, Nov. 17 WHERE: Washington Duke Inn TABLE RESERVATIONS: 919-747-2692 SPONSORSHIPS: 919-747-2692
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The 2013 Signature Chefs Auction will feature the culinary talents of the Triangle’s finest local chefs and restaurants! Sample signature dishes from area chefs and bid on unique and tempting silent and live auction packages. Indulge yourself while benefitting the March of Dimes mission! marchofdimes.com/trianglesignaturechefs
The March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The key ingredient is you.
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Firefighters, Pump It Up Join to Educate Children on Fire Danger Raleigh firefighters have a simple goal, when it comes to educating young people in the community: End fires and burn injuries involving children. As part of the strategy to reach the goal, the Raleigh Professional Fire Fighters Association – and its business partners – plans to publish and distribute a unique, informative fire safety workbook to more than 12,000 2nd Graders at all 107 Wake County elementary schools. “As firefighters and parents we have seen our children’s classrooms stripped of needed supplies – and staff and fire education materials are no exception,” said RPFFA President Keith Wilder. “Given that our nation recognizes an entire week as National Fire Prevention Week (in October), it seemed natural for the RPFFA to do more, to assist local teachers with the
knowledge and materials needed to teach proper education, burn injuries could and reinforce these life saving messages.” be prevented, and that family homes, belongings and possessions, and most Wilder indicated more than 250,000 importantly – lives – could all be saved.” fires a year are started by children, and early intervention is the best way to McHugh added that together reduce that incidence. “We believe RPFFA and Pump It Up approached 2nd Graders have the cognitive skills to Duke Children’s Hospital and an use a workbook – as opposed to just a ongoing partnership on the workbook coloring book – while grasping the safety project was formed because the three messages contained therein,” he stressed. organizations share a passion for keeping young children safe and healthy. Five partner businesses joined the non-profit RPFFA in the project, In addition to the business partners’ including Pump It Up of Raleigh. involvement, additional funding for the “Pump It Up wanted to do something positive for the RPFFA Benefit Concert Wake County community WHO: Tracy Lawrence (with Rick Huckaby) and the RPFFA organization’s WHAT: Raleigh Professional Fire Fighters Association Benefit Concert mission and goals touched WHEN: 6:30 p.m., Nov. 24 our hearts,” said owner WHERE: J.S. Dorton Arena, NC State Fairgrounds Kelly McHugh. “We TICKETS: $26 (919-714-7944, 12-8 pm M-F) passionately believe with
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workbook distribution project also comes from the RPFFA’s twice-a-year concerts – including an upcoming event headlined by country music star Tracy Lawrence. Tickets to the concert, scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Nov. 24 at J.S. Dorton Arena (NC State Fairgrounds), are $26 and available by calling 919-7147944 (between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m., Monday to Friday). With additional public support, RPFFA, Pump It Up, and the other supporters actually see this year’s countywide workbook distribution as just the beginning of the project. “We are planning for future events to help promote fire safety education, as well as fundraising events to help support fire victims in Wake County,” said Pump It Up Executive Manager Kalin Carnahan. “We believe this partnership has only
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begun to scratch the surface in terms of what we can do together to support fire safety education and prevention, raise awareness and help raise money to support the families that have been effected by fires.” Wilder agrees, and feels the 2nd Grade workbooks are only the start. “We want our fire safety workbooks to transcend the classroom and become a part of family time at home, in order to ensure the message is being reinforced,” he said. RPFFA is a professional association of career firefighters employed by or retired from the Raleigh Fire Department. It raises funds each year to support a variety of community programs. For more information on the organization and its activities, visit www.rpffa.net. Pump It Up of Raleigh is a premier destination for birthday parties and other youth activities. Call 919-828-3344 or visit www.pumpitupparty.com.
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Keith Wilder (RPFFA President) Kalin Carnahan (Pump It Up manager) Shilpa Shelton (Duke Hospital Representative)
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One Woman’s Battle with Recurring Breast Cancer Although October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NBCAM is dedicated to raising awareness and educating individuals about breast
cancer throughout the year. Since its inception more than 25 years ago, NBCAM has been at the forefront of promoting awareness of breast cancer issues and has
evolved along with the national dialogue on breast cancer. In this issue, Cheryl Bipes, a local resident, gives her first person experience of recurring breast cancer.
By CHERYL BIPES Special to 919 Magazine
I was an 11-year breast cancer survivor…once. It was always a time of celebrating each year, as I recalled my experience and thanked God for another year of being cancer-free. My breast cancer journey began in January 2001. I had gone in for my annual mammogram and was unsuspecting of any issues. I received a call from my doctor that my mammogram showed something suspicious and they wanted to perform another, more diagnostic mammogram. The results confirmed that there was indeed something in my left breast and I needed a surgical biopsy. Obviously, the news took me by surprise; and all the information presented to me by the surgeon was overwhelming. I was faced with the choice of having a lumpectomy or a mastectomy. I was told I might need chemotherapy, depending on if the mass was cancerous or if it had spread. If I chose to have a lumpectomy, I would need radiation treatments. There were so many choices and decisions to be made, but after the “C” word, it was pretty much all a blur. I decided to have the lumpectomy and underwent surgery on Jan. 31, 2001. The
surgeon contacted me with the results and said it was indeed cancerous and I would have to have further surgery to remove and test my lymph nodes. After surgery, the surgeon called with the results: The cancer had spread to three of the 18 lymph nodes removed and I would need chemotherapy, as well as radiation. I underwent eight rounds of chemo (once every three weeks) over six months’ time, followed by seven weeks of radiation. Encouragement and support from family and friends — and especially my faith — had brought my family through this challenging time. It was strange and even made me feel a bit insecure when my oncologist visits got fewer and farther between and I was finally “released” from his care in 2008. I had made it successfully through seven years of being cancer-free.
But in February 2012, I was in a car accident, and treated at Cary WakeMed Hospital ER and released. I began some physical therapy because of some back pain I was experiencing; but instead of getting better, the pain seemed to be getting worse. During subsequent examinations, I learned my breast cancer had metastasized in several areas of my bones. You could have knocked me over with a feather. During subsequent examination, I was informed my cancer had spread, it was now considered Stage 4 breast cancer, and there was no cure. But he was encouraging, noting that there were many new drugs available (and I have been on one since that day, which my body has responded to very well). While the auto accident was unfortunate and caused me pain and our car needing repairs, I am thankful that
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it led me to discover the cancer before it spread any further. The radiation relieved my back pain and I danced at my son’s wedding! I learned that I would be a grandmother, and that my other son will be married in October. Again, I danced. On March 16, 2013, my precious granddaughter, Olivia Grace, made her entrance into the world and my heart. She is the best medicine anyone could prescribe for my heart and my outlook on life. I also enjoy participating in water aerobics three times a week at Rex Wellness Center. It feels great and I know it is helping to keep my body
stronger for what lies ahead. When the oral medications become no longer effective, I will again face chemotherapy. There are days when fear of what my future may look like creeps into my thoughts. Receiving the news of the spreading cancer felt much like receiving my death sentence. But only God knows the plans He has for my life. I could be hit by a bus, or the cure for cancer could be discovered. I am glad I don’t know what the future brings, because each day is a gift and a blessing and I thank God for giving me life each day.
10/5 Making Strides 5K Walk 9 am-12 pm North Hills Mall 4300 Six Forks Rd 919-334-5241 tracey.smith@cancer.org www.makingstrides.acsevents.org
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A Year of 919 Magazine’s
Wakefield Edition One year ago, residents in the Wakefield Plantation and Falls Lake areas saw something new and exciting in their mailboxes: The colorful premier issue of 919 Magazine’s
Wakefield/Falls Lake Edition, filled with vibrant photographs and intriguing articles about local people, events and activities. Now, 919 Magazine has six distinct community-oriented editions stretching along the I-540 Corridor in North Wake County serving Morrisville, Leesville, Brier Creek,
Wake Forest, North Raleigh and, of course, Wakefield/Falls Lake. The various editions are distributed to more than 107,000 homes, condominiums, apartments and businesses. Here is a quick look back at the year, through the pages of 919…reflecting the 919, where we all Live, Work and Play.
May 2012 919 Magazine launches a Facebook page, a Twitter feed, and a robust website at www.919Magazine.com.
July 2012 March 2012 After months of research and planning, 919 Magazine staff members begin compiling the first issue of the Brier Creek edition, which included a full listing of Brier Creek community and school events, how to register for local sports leagues, and where to find live music locally.
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April 2012 Dozens of North Raleigh business owners, school officials and other invited guests partied at Brasa Brazillian Steakhouse in Brier Creek Commons at the “919 Magazine VIP Launch Party”.
May 2012 919 Magazine launches, distributing an all-local, full-color community publication to every home, condo, apartment and business in Brier Creek/ Zip Code 27617. The vibrant magazine also includes features and information on local people, events and activities in Bethesda, South Durham County, East Morrisville, RDU, and Northwest Raleigh.
MAY 2012
Work is completed on 919 Magazine’s third local edition, serving the residents of North Raleigh and delivered to every home, condo, apartment and business between Creedmoor Road and Capital Boulevard – including the lucrative Six Forks and Falls of Neuse corridors – in Zip Code 27615. Local youngster Emily Jong graces the first cover, highlighting an informative feature on the North Regional Library and Manager Carol Laing.
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December 2012 919 Magazine’s second issue features an in-depth look at the natural beauty of Durant Nature Park, as told by Amy Corbally, the park’s manager.
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May / June 2012 919 Magazine launches its second edition, distributing an all-local, full-color community publication to every home, condo, apartment and business in the Leesville/Zip Code 27613. The wellreceived magazine includes profiles of people and information on schools and events in the Harrington Grove, Lake Lynn Springdale, Creedmoor Road, North Raleigh and other areas.
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The December/January issue of 919 Magazine included a Family Profile on the Andrew Pearce /Rosmary Ros family, originally from Australia and now happy at home in Wakefield Plantation; and a Volunteer Profile on Paula McChristian of the Wakefield High School PTA.
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The fifth issue of 919 Magazine’s Wakefield/ Falls Lake edition features a fascinating article on Falls Lake – a wonderful resource for recreation, boating, hiking, fishing and water for the region. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger Dana Matics talks extensively about the history and the future of the lake.
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April / May 2013 919 Magazine’s fourth issue includes a profile of Ron Beltran, who strives daily to make a difference through the North Raleigh Lions Club – and a feature on WHS Teacher of the Year Monica Sawyer.
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An all-local Wake Forest Edition of 919 Magazine launches, as a companion to 919 Magazine’s Brier Creek, Leesville/ Creedmoor Road, North Raleigh/Six Forks/Falls of Neuse, and Wakefield Plantation/Wake Forest editions.
In addition to an intriguing feature on Wakefield Rotary Club’s Susan Martin, 919 Magazine’s Wakefield/Falls Lake Edition spotlights WHS Assistant Principal Vivian Wells and Wakefield Middle School student Hannah DeMaioNewton.
February 2013 919 Magazine-Wakefield/ Falls Lake Edition’s third issue featured an extensive cover package on the Kerr Family YMCA, and its legacy of service to the community.
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An all-local Morrisville Edition of 919 Magazine launches, as a companion to 919 Magazine’s Brier Creek, Leesville/ Creedmoor Road, North Raleigh/ Six Forks/Falls of Neuse, Wakefield Plantation, and Wake Forest editions. The six publications’ saturation mail distribution exceeds 107,000 homes, condos, apartments and businesses in North Wake County along the I-540 Corridor.
The sixth issue of 919 Magazine’s Wakefield/Falls Lake edition highlighted the Wakefield High School football team, with head coach Rod Sink providing readers with insight and details on the upcoming season.
February 2013 919 Magazine recognizes its Charter Advertisers – an elite group that supported the local publication from the beginning: Wake Health Medical Group, Wake Forest Flowers & Gifts, Wake Audiology, Atlas Chiropractic, Colonnade Dental, The Organic Bedroom, Stay at Home Senior Care, Spanish for Fun, Katie Lawson Attorney at Law, Gigi’s Cupcakes, Gentle Family Dentistry, Fantastic Sams, Dirty Dogs Spa, Crown Trophy and First in Sight.
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919 Magazine’s Wakefield/Falls Lake Edition includes a wonderful feature on the Truman Family and their zest for life; a profile of Rex Wellness Center volunteer Paul Daly; an insightful look into Pleasant Union Elementary’s Keri Woronka and her success on campus; and details on WHS graduate Tyra Lea, a track star now attending NC State.
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Wakefield Rotary Club Lucky 13 Reverse Raffle winners Debbie Hamrick (right) and husband Ed Gaines (center), presented with a $2,013 check by the club president Louis Mullinger.
Wake Forest Mayor, Vivian Jones (left), and daughter, Wendy, at the Lucky 13 Reverse Raffle & Dinner fundraiser hosted by the Wakefield Rotary Club.
A colorful sunset in North Carolina’s Triangle area; share their favorite sunset photographs with 919 Magazine readers at info@919Magazine.com
Residents joined the Wake Forest Police Department in the Target parking lot in August to celebrate the 30th Annual National Night Out event. The event included special prizes, great food, vehicle supplies and special performances.
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More than 100 golfers and volunteers recently helped raise more than $18,000 for the North Carolina Lighthouse Foundation during a first-ever charity golf event at Hasentree Country Club.
The 2nd Annual Catchin’ Fireflies 5K Run/Walk Race was held in June at Wakefield High School in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Photo Courtesy of Sheila Brown
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Living Confidently, Aging Gracefully
Stay at Home Senior Care Delivers Compassionate In-Home Care for Elderly Loved Ones
Deborah Bordeaux and her expert staff of caregivers at Stay at Home Senior Care deliver compassionate quality care to clients. For those needing in home care for their elderly loved ones, Stay at Home Senior Care helps seniors live confidently and age gracefully in their own homes for as long as possible. “We treat every contact as a friend, every client as family, and complete every task with honor,” said Bordeaux, president and owner. “Everything we do at Stay at Home Senior Care is inspired by our motto, ‘Hometown Care Beyond Compare’.” A privately-owned home care agency in Wake Forest, Stay at Home Senior Care specializes in non-medical, in-home care for the elderly
Our caregivers are compassionate about senior care and want to help our clients thrive at home. DEBORAH BORDEAUX Stay at Home Senior Care
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and offers many in-home services – including companionship, homemaker and personal care services, and dementia care. Services are available every day and can range from several hours a week to comprehensive 24-hour care, and include medication reminders, cooking, bathing, mobility assistance, and transportation. Each caregiver on staff works under the direction of their Registered Nurse, Tara Hooper, and is carefully screened, insured and bonded, and a graduate of the Alzheimers North Carolina dementia certification program. Additionally, Kim Dingus, Family Services Director, makes certain that each caregiver is ideally matched with a senior and adopted into the family.
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or church – caregivers become part of the family very quickly. “Our caregivers, often empty nesters themselves, are compassionate about senior care and want to help our clients thrive at home,” said Bordeaux. “We only hire people who genuinely want to serve the elderly and in turn are blessed every day by the seniors in their lives.” As a young girl, Bordeaux personally witnessed the struggles and challenges her own family faced as her grandmother, a victim of Alzheimers, became increasingly dependent on others for her care. Bordeaux experienced first hand the struggle the whole family goes through caring for an aging parent to keep her safe and secure at home. After a long successful career in the technology services industry, she left her position with Oracle Corp. managing their $8 million service business and started Stay at Home Senior Care in 2003. “I wanted to combine my business skills and management success with my ever growing desire to make a difference in my community of Wake Forest,” said Bordeaux. Stay at Home Senior Care is located at 2014 South Main St., #610, Wake Forest. For more information, call 919-556-3706, email Deborah@SAHseniors.com, or visit www.SAHseniors.com. 919 Magazine WK
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Stay at Home Senior Care YEAR STARTED: 2003 PRESIDENT/OWNER: Deborah Bordeaux ADDRESS: 2014 South Main St., #610, Wake Forest WEBSITE: www.SAHseniors.com EMAIL: Deborah@SAHseniors.com PHONE: 919-556-3706 FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/SAHSeniorCare LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/dbordeaux EDUCATION: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (BS Management Information Systems); C.S.A., Certified Senior Advisor AWARDS/HONORS: Small Business of the Year 2012 (Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce); Best of Best Award 2011, 2012, 2013; Finalist – Woman Business Owner of the Year
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HEART OF THE COMMUNITY
Improvements, Amenities, and Annual PGA Tournament Make TPC at Wakefield Plantation a 217-Acre Landmark
A Conversation with TPC at Wakefield Plantation’s Michael Thomas: What is the history of the Tournament Players Championship at Wakefield Plantation? The PGA Tour was looking to build a championship golf course in the Raleigh area with hopes to one day host a tour event. Building a private country club in a master planned community with 2,200 homes in Raleigh made perfect sense. One year after we opened, we hosted our first Nationwide Tour (now Web.com Tour) event, which is the official pathway for professional golfers hoping to eventually play on the PGA Tour. McConnell Golf Properties assumed ownership in 2011, embraced the members and the club, and has provided a new outlook. We aspire to make TPC at Wakefield Plantation the best possible experience it can be throughout all areas of the club. 34
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Situated on 217 acres of breathtaking countryside within Wakefield Plantation, the Tournament Players Championship at Wakefield Plantation opened as a private member club in 2000 – and truly has become the heart of the community. With its three-time U.S. Open champion Hale Irwin-designed course, an annual PGA Tour event, and numerous amenities, TPC is a local landmark – and a significant example of how we live, work and play in the 919. TPC’s Michael Thomas answers some intriguing questions about the TPC and its future plans for 919 Magazine readers.
What is the mission of TPC at Wakefield Plantation, in terms of what it provides the community? We are fortunate to be a part of such a wonderful community as Wakefield Plantation. It has been really special not only to see the club grow, but the community as well. We have a close relationship with the community and always keep the resident neighbors – members as well as non-members – in the forefront of our minds as we develop and grow. We are honored to be able to provide the residents of Raleigh and Wake Forest the opportunity to take part of the best private country club in the area. The Raleigh and Wake Forest area is a great place to live, work and play.
How has the TPC at Wakefield Plantation changed since it first opened? Since McConnell Golf Properties acquired the property in 2011, the club has gone to the next level. We have renovated the interior of the clubhouse and golf practice facility, including adding a state-of-theart golf learning center. Construction is also under way on a 3,000 sq. ft. addition to our Sports Club fitness center and stand-alone tennis shop. At the same time, this will open up space for a new kid’s room. Our focus on family has really been shown through these improvements and enhanced amenities. 919 Magazine WK
What do you enjoy most about your position at TPC Wakefield? Watching the children of our members grow up right in front of my eyes is pretty neat. The experiences that these kids are exposed to can really help mold them and prepare them for their future. For example, McConnell Golf has created a platform to give back to the community called Footprints on the Green, which provides an additional dimension to the club that goes beyond our walls and our grounds. I grew up in a country club environment and I thank my parents every day for that opportunity.
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We have a close relationship with the community and always keep the resident neighbors – members as well as non-members – in the forefront of our minds as we develop and grow. MICHAEL THOMAS TPC at Wakefield Plantation
How and why did you become involved in the golf course/country club industry? A friend of mine had this position prior to my arrival and spoke about all of the great aspects that this job brings. It was an opportunity to be around a game I played and enjoyed most of my life. I was able to break into the golf business without being a professional golfer. In March 2003, after several interviews here locally and at the PGA TOUR headquarters in Florida, I came on board.
What is your most rewarding experience since joining TPC at Wakefield? A few years back, the local Make-A-Wish organization approached me about providing a year- long golf membership to a young man who had muscular dystrophy, but wanted to continue his dream of learning to play golf. We 36
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granted this wish and, now, four years later, I still marvel at my good friend Nathan’s ability to make me a better person. I had the privilege of introducing him earlier this year at the McConnell Golf Make-A-Wish Gala, which was a very special night. It is pretty neat that Nathan and I were brought together by the game of golf.
What are some of the milestones in the TPC at Wakefield Plantation’s history? Two come to mind. Obviously, in 2011 when McConnell Golf Properties purchased the club, it was a game changer. And in 2005, when Rex Hospital took over as title sponsor of the PGA Tour event, it really took us to the next level.
What are the benefits of TPC at Wakefield Plantation? TPC at Wakefield Plantation is a full-service private country club. Our amenities include 38,000 square foot clubhouse for dining and social events. Other amenities include an 18-hole, Hale Irwin-designed championship golf course with a state-of-the-art practice facility and golf learning center, a 9-hole golf course, 8 tennis courts, fitness center, a junior Olympic-size pool with zero gravity kid’s activities pool. We now have for the first time a full-time activities coordinator who runs activities for members of all ages. Membership offerings include social, sports club, golf and corporate. We also have the ability to host weddings, business meetings and many other events.
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The PGA Tour actually built the club in 2000. They owned the club until August 2011, when it became a part of McConnell Golf Properties. The PGA Tour built TPC courses around the country to host PGA Tour events. We have been fortunate to host a Nationwide Tour – now the Web.com Tour – event since 2001. When Rex Hospital came on board as a corporate sponsor in 2005, the event really took off.
What makes TPC at Wakefield Plantation unique? The fact that we are owned by McConnell Golf truly sets us apart from other country clubs. Our members have the ability to play seven other unbelievable courses throughout North and South Carolina. Locally in the Triangle, we have TPC, Raleigh Country Club and Treyburn Country Club. On the membership side, we have a Heritage Membership, which allows our members to share the traditions of membership through generations. In one case, we have one family whose parents, daughter and son-in-law and granddaughter are all members. We also have a very attractive corporate membership program, which affords anywhere from two to eight employees with the opportunity to join any one of our seven properties.
It is our goal as a staff to make the club feel like a home away from home for our members and their guests. MICHAEL THOMAS TPC at Wakefield Plantation
YEAR OPENED: 2000 OWNER: McConnell Golf Properties ARCHITECT: Hale Irwin SIZE: 217 acres GRASS: Bermuda HOLES: 18 TEES: 5 sets LENGTH: 7,257 yards PAR: 71 DIRECTOR OF GOLF: Kirk Deneke MAJOR EVENT: Rex Hospital Open, Web.com Tour (June) PRACTICE FACILITY: 9,000 sq ft putting green; 5,000 sq ft chipping green; 9-hole practice course CLUBHOUSE: 38,000 sq ft TENNIS COURTS: 8 ADDRESS: 2201 Wakefield Plantation Drive PHONE: Clubhouse 919-488-5100 Golf Shop 919-488-5200 Sports Club 919-488-1930 Membership 919-488-5205 WEBSITE: www.tpcwakefieldplantation.com
What professional golfers played on the course? PGA Tour player Carl Pettersson is a regular around the club and often plays with our staff and our members when he is in town. He is a wonderful ambassador for our club, as well as for the other McConnell Clubs. It has been amazing to watch the guys on the Web.com Tour come through when nobody knows who they are and then – all of a sudden – they make it big on the PGA Tour. Certain names that come to mind are Keegan Bradley, Matt Kuchar, Zach Johnson and Bubba Watson.
Can you tell us about the Sports Club experience? We are very excited about the fitness center expansion at the sports club. We are hoping to have everything complete by the first quarter of 2014. Among the features: Fitness, tennis, swimming and the 9-hole course. The new project will also allow us to have a kids’ room, as well as to allow us to have a new stand-alone tennis shop. Natalie Clemens, our Activities Coordinator, will soon be expanding the activities for members. Special member events, private events, and community events are held here throughout the year.
Can you tell us about the clubhouse experience? The inside of the clubhouse is fresh and inviting, with a very modern touch. The dining rooms are flexible and reflect the membership’s needs and requests – it is not only family friendly and comfortable, but also formal and business oriented. We have an upscale dining room, a family dining room, a ballroom, a bar area, and two board rooms, which really help us accommodate a variety of different size 919 Magazine WK
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What are highlights of the golf course experience? A local head golf professional recently told me he has never seen our golf course in better shape. Todd Lawrence, our Golf Course Superintendent, has been here since we opened and our course is considered to be one of the top two conditioned golf courses on the Web.com Tour. The par 71, 7,258-yard championship golf course was designed by three-time U.S. Open winner, Hale Irwin. With five sets of tees, the course offers wide fairways and big greens that can be enjoyed by players of all abilities. Our state-of-the-art golf learning center is receiving great reviews after opening earlier this year. The golf practice facility has been recently renovated to where our members can practice any shot they would face on the golf course.
How does the dining experience rank among other comparable locations? Our Executive Chef, Todd Jackson, has been with us for about nine years. I am amazed at the consistency and quality of the food he and his staff put out. We have a variety of different eating options at the club. We could have members on the terrace, in the tavern, in the main dining room – plus host a private function in the upscale dining room, all at one time. On Wednesday night, we have our family night buffet, where we could have up to 150 people attend.
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Who is Hale Irwin? Professional golfer Hale Irwin – who designed the TPC at Wakefield Plantation golf course – won 20 PGA Tour events, 45 Champions Tour events, and secured eight international victories during a career of nearly 40 years. Winner of three U.S. Open Championships and a two-time winner of the U.S. Senior Open, Irwin was a member of the victorious Ryder Cup team in 1971. A graduate of the University of Colorado, where he was a two-sport scholarship athlete (he was a two-time All-Big Eight Conference selection as a football defensive back), Irwin won the 1967 NCAA individual golf championship. In 1986, he and his son, Steve – who also played on the University of Colorado golf team – formed Hale Irwin Golf Design. TPC at Wakefield is only one of many courses designed by the firm.
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Wakefield Women’s Club Launches New Season, Welcomes New Board At the first Wakefield Women’s Club session of the new season, a capacity crowd of attendees experienced an enlightening presentation of how to go from frumpy to fabulous. Members and guests mingled during the social hour in September, followed by lunch and a special program by Bev Dwane of Bev Dwane Image Consulting entitled, “From Frumpy to Fabulous: Fall Fashion Tips for Real Women.” The Wakefield Women’s Club, organized in 2001, holds monthly luncheons at the TPC at Wakefield Plantation and conducts other various activities in and around the Wakefield Plantation area. Membership is open to women in Wakefield and
surrounding North Raleigh communities – including business professionals, retirees, stay-at-home mothers and other diverse backgrounds. Annual dues are $40 and includes the monthly newsletter, membership directory and membership in the WWC. Luncheon reservations are made each month separately for members and guests for a nominal fee. Among the club’s events each year are the popular Fall Fashion Show, Holiday Gala and Spring Fling. Not all events are strictly “Ladies Only”; spouses and partners do attend certain events throughout the year for activities,
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such as couple’s dinner group and the Holiday Gala. In addition to having fun and socializing, the club members support numerous community organizations, such as the Interact Women’s Shelter of Raleigh and the Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry in Wake Forest. For more information, visit www. wakefieldwomensclub.com or email Rebecca@ wakefieldwomensclub.com.
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Wakefield High Musical ‘Jerry’s Girls’ Nov. 21-23 Wakefield Theatre Company presents “Jerry’s Girls” as Wakefield High School’s fall musical, directed by Paul Orsett. For this musical, composer Jerry Herman puts “larger than life” women center stage – including Dolly Gallagher Levi (of Hello, Dolly!), Auntie Mame Dennis (of Mame), Countess Aurelia (of Dear World), Mabel Normand (of Mack and Mabel), and female impersonator ZaZa (of La Cage Aux Folles).
Created by Herman and Larry Alford in 1981, the show originated as a modest presentation at Onstage, a nightclub located in the Theater District in midtown-Manhattan (New York City) – before moving up to Broadway. Writing in The New York Times, John S. Wilson called it “a brilliantly lively and scintillating evening of cabaret.” The familyfriendly show Jerry’s Girls promising fun for WHO: Wakefield Theatre Company all is scheduled WHEN: Nov. 21-23 at the Wakefield WHERE: Wakefield High School Auditorium TICKETS: $5-$10 advance; $7-$12 at door High School INFORMATION: www.wakefieldtheatre.net Auditorium for 7:30
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p.m. on Nov. 21-23, and at 2:30 p.m. for Nov. 23. Admission is $5-$10 in advance, and $7-$12 at the door day of show (for advance purchase, visit www.wakefieldtheatre.net and click on “purchase tickets”). There are no service charges for advance purchases. For more information on the show, email wakefieldtheatre@gmail.com or visit www.wakefieldtheatre.net.
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Lifepointe Church’s Dynamic Team Helps People Grow, Get Connected Lifepointe Church invites guests to “Try5;” that is, to visit for five weeks, because just one visit to any church is not enough to get to know them. In addition to music that rocks for all to enjoy, kids of all ages get to be a part “Whether someone is a seasoned churchgoer, is fed up with church, or has of the vibrant and fun Kids and Youth Ministries that make young people questions about faith, the Bible, or God, want to bring their parents to church. all can find something to help them With half of the square footage in the grow at Lifepointe,” explained Lead Pastor Donnie Williams. “Not everyone new church facility on Durant Road dedicated to children and teens, it is grows at the same pace, so we provide evident that Lifepointe Church values environments for everyone, no matter where they are on their spiritual journey.” them. “Children aren’t the church of tomorrow, they are the church of As Lead Pastor, Williams is part of today,” said Williams. “Jesus paid a lot a dynamic team of leaders dedicated to of attention to kids, and so do we.” helping people grow in their faith, ask The church provides a simple questions, get connected with others spiritual growth path for those and, ultimately, with God. Motivated wanting to take a next step. People can by the saving grace of Jesus Christ, Since 2004, Lifepointe Church – an independent non-denominational church – has welcomed anyone and everyone, while meeting them on their spiritual journey.
discover the history, mission, and beliefs of the church and get connected with a ministry, small group, or community service opportunity through monthly Discover Lifepointe Events. Attenders meet to share a meal and get to know neighbors and others who attend the church through Connect Groups. Grow Groups are where people find growth opportunities for “right where they are,” using the Bible as their guide. “Our mission is simple – we want to help people connect with God,” said Williams. “We do that through helping people determine and take next steps in their journey to grow closer to God.” Lifepointe Church is located at 9500 Durant Road, Raleigh. For more information, visit lifepointechurch.com or call 919-847-2273.
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KEY PERSONNEL: Donnie Williams, Lead Pastor Dave Patchin, Executive Pastor Rob Perry, Durant Site Pastor Joel Close, Worship and Arts Pastor Todd Fischer, Youth Pastor Bo Harrington, Family Pastor Jon McClarnon, West Site Pastor Mark Wohlschlager, Groups Pastor Sarah Jane Bertz, Worship Leader Leslie Arthur, Administration Carolyn Ball, Pastoral Staff Coordinator Sher Fauceglia, Family Ministry Assistant Scott Gratton, Technical Director Denise Lazarczyk, Pre-School Coordinator Kim Perry, Next Steps Director Michelle Seaman, Adminisration, Lead Pastor Assistant YEAR STARTED: 2004 ADDRESS: 9500 Durant Road, Raleigh WEBSITE: www.lifepointechurch.com SERVICES: Both campuses meet on Sundays, 9:30 am and 11 am EMAIL: office@lifepointechurch.com PHONE: 919-847-2273 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/lifepointechurch TWITTER: @lpchurch
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919 ›› COMMUNITY Register to Participate in Annual Walk for Hope Registration is under way for the 25th Annual Thad & Alice Eure Walk for Hope 5K and 10K, scheduled for Oct. 13 through Umstead State Park, beginning and ending at The Angus Barn on Glenwood Avenue. The event – which raises funds to support the research and treatment of mental illness – also includes the Run for Hope, a USA Track & Field certified 5K and 10K. No tickets are necessary; however, participants are asked to raise a minimum of $60 for adults and $30 for children 12 and under and fulltime students. The runs begin at 8 a.m., followed by the walks at 10 a.m.
The event raises money for the Foundation of Hope for Research and Treatment of Mental Illness, which has awarded more than 135 scientific research grants at UNC-Chapel Hill, totaling more than $3.8 million. These local grants have leveraged more than $100 million in federal grants. To compete or just enjoy a stroll, register at www.walkforhope.com. On-site registration also is available at the event. Additional information is also available at the website, or by calling 919-781-9255. The Angus Barn is located at 9401 Glenwood Ave.
Wake Forest Hosting Half Marathon Oct. 27 Hallowed Half Marathon and 10K in Wake Forest is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, at The Factory in Wake Forest. The Halloween-themed race includes a haunted path that runners circle through and is filled with thrills and chills. In addition, the race – which benefits VFW Post 8466 and the Kerr Family YMCA (and YMCA at the Factory) – is part of the first time Fall Triple Crown Series in Raleigh, presented by Signature Races (including the Johnson Lexus Half Marathon on Sept. 21 and the RunRaleigh Half Marathon on Oct. 6). Runners who participate in all three races receive a “39.3 Triple Crown” medal. For more information, visit www.signatureraces.com, www.runraleighraces.com or www.midtownraceseries.com.
Kiddush Cup Golf Tournament Oct. 9 The Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary’s 2013 Kiddush Cup Golf Tournament is at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Hasentree Golf Club, located at 7213 Hasentree Club Drive in Wake Forest. The tournament features a shotgun start and a scramble format. Cost per player is $125, which includes access to the practice range, a box lunch, golf and awards. For registration information, visit www.jewishfederations.org or call 919-676-2200.
Hiring Heroes Career Fair Oct. 17 in North Raleigh Department of the Navy’s 4th Annual Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Conference is Oct. 16-17 in North Raleigh – and includes a “Hiring Heroes Career Fair” open to Wake County veterans. The event’s jobs fair is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown, 3415 Wake Forest Road, and features job opportunities for wounded warriors, veterans and their spouses. Participants can network with employers from the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and private sector firms. For more information, contact Ron Riley, Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service, at 571-372-2134 or ronnie.riley@cpms.osd.mil.
USO ‘Salute to Freedom Gala’Set for Oct. 19 The USO of North Carolina’s 9th Annual Salute to Freedom Gala is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex. Sponsorship opportunities and table sales are now available for this unforgettable evening honoring military heroes of North Carolina. A number of special guests are anticipated for the black tie (or military dress) affair, which begins with a cocktail reception, followed by the opening ceremony and dinner, followed by the program. For information, call 919-840-2943, email cinggs@uso-nc.org or visit www.uso-nc.org. The Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex is located at 500 S. Salisbury St. 00123_safe_haven_5k_ad_8.38x10.7_FINAL.pdf
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919 ‹‹ COMMUNITY Wakefield High PTSA Team Finalized This year’s Wakefield High School Parent Teacher Student Association includes DeBora King as president and Cheryl Buchanan as vice president, programs. Buchanan also serves as P.R.I.D.E. and AIM chairperson for the organization. Other PTSA team members for the 2013-2014 school year include: Deana Byrd, treasurer; Lynn Stuchel, secretary and cultural arts chairperson; Sharon Peacock and Nicole Luna, hospitality; Michael Eley Jr., student representative; Donna Blakely, membership chairperson; Patti Trainor, scholarship program chairperson; Alice Lynch, midyear graduation and senior awards night reception chairperson; Leslie Damiano, Lamp of Knowledge chairperson; Susie Masten, honor roll chairperson; Melissa Warlick, newsletter chairperson; Karen Brown, Mistletoe Market chairperson; Tripp Crayton, WHS principal and faculty member Jean Duffy, faculty and administration board representatives; Jessica Martz, Cheryl Leshnock, and Becky Pyrch. For more information on the WHS PTSA, visit www.wakefieldhsconnect.org or email King at dking@wakefieldhsconnect.org.
Sample Foods, Meet Local Business Owners At Wake Forest Chamber Community Expo Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Business Expo is 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Campus Ledford Center. The event is designed to help families and homeowners find the right services for their needs, from carpet cleaners to dentists. “Families get to meet the owners of small businesses and support the local economy,” said Gail BardaxisCraft, who worked to plan the event for the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, the expo is a great opportunity for companies to maximize their visibility, network with other businesses, and reach out to the community, she said. Attendees at the free event can sample foods from several local restaurants, including Miltons, Texas Road House, and Girsole. “This is an event where you can ask questions and interview potential service providers, taste some great food, have a chance to win an iPad and much, much more,” Bardaxis-Craft noted. For more information on the event, visit www. wakeforestchamber.org.
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Halloween Masquerade Ball Benefits CHERUBS CHERUBS’ charity Halloween Masquerade Ball is 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at TPC at Wakefield Plantation. The special event includes celebrity guests, enchanting décor, live music by the Stone Age Romeos, a casino, and a silent auction. Funds raised from the event will fund services to assist the families
of babies born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Tuxedos for men and floor-length gowns for women are recommended, or formal period costumes as an alternative. Formal masks – not scary masks – also are welcome. Tickets are $100 and are available at www.cherubs-cdh.org. TPC at Wakefield Plantation is located at 2201 Wakefield Plantation Drive.
Skinny Turkey Half Marathon, Just Think First 5K Benefit on Thanksgiving Morning Want to shed some holiday calories, or just enjoy some fresh air? Wakefield High School’s Just Think First program invites the community to join the Just Think First 5K and Skinny Turkey Half Marathon on Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), Nov. 28.
The races start and finish at Wakefield High School, located at 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive. For inquiries or more information on the two races, visit www.fsseries.com or call 919-376-9441. For information on the Wakefield High School Just Think First program, contact vcwells@wcpss.net or call 919-562-3606.
The annual fundraiser at Wakefield High School raises awareness on various topics that affect teens in today’s society, such as violence, sex, drugs, alcohol, gangs, and negative peer pressure. The Skinny Turkey Half Marathon begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by the Just Think First 5K start at 8 a.m. Online registration at www.fsseries.com for the half marathon continues through Nov. 25, while the cutoff for the 5K registration online is Nov. 18. Fees vary, but online registration for students is only $15.
It’s Not Just a Haunted House; It’s A Haunted Pirate Ship EXTREME! It’s not just a haunted house…it’s Haunted House EXTREME! In fact, this year, it’s Haunted Pirate Ship EXTREME! Scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at the Wakefield High School Auditorium, admission is $5. The event is presented by the International Thespian Society Troupe #6326, with assistance from the Wakefield Theatre Company and drama students at Wakefield High School. “We are pulling out all the stops this year to stage this annual event,” said October | November 2013
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919 ›› COMMUNITY Mistletoe Market Time! Annual Wakefield High PTSA Fundraiser Planned Nov. 16 It’s Mistletoe Market Holiday Fair time again! Wakefield High School Parent Teacher Student Association’s largest fundraiser of the year — is 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the WHS campus, 2200 Wakefield Pine Drive. Admission is $5 (free for children 12 and under) to the event, which features handmade jewelry, arts and crafts, basket raffles and much more. Attendees are encouraged to bring a canned food item to receive $1 off admission (a fundraiser for Students Against Hunger). The PTSA is still accepting raffle items and donations for the event and volunteers still needed to assist at the event. All proceeds benefit the PTSA and its programs serving the school, students and faculty at WHS. For information, visit www.wakefieldconnect.org.
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Granite Falls Cycle-A-Thon Benefits Foster Children Granite Falls Swim and Athletic Club in Rolesville hosts a Cycle-A-Thon on Saturday, Oct. 19 to benefit Mercy for America’s Children, a local non-profile organization that supports the foster care system (and the 600 children now in foster care in Wake County). Scheduled for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. rain or shine, the event features motivating music and a cash bar. Child care is also available for up to two hours for participants. For more information or to join a team, call 919-562-8895 or visit www.mac-cares.org. Granite Falls is located at 800 Granite Falls Blvd. in Rolesville.
Music, Food and Fun Planned at Oct. 5 Rocktoberfest It’s time for the 2nd Annual Rocktoberfest, featuring a live concert stage with a variety of performances, fun activity booths, prizes, food and fun.
For more information, contact Club Director Jessica Bullock at 919-556-7266 or jbullock@wakebgc.org.
Benefitting the Wake Forest Boys and Girls Club, the event is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 5, at 325 S. Wingate St. The event benefits the local club’s efforts to provide services – such as tutoring, sports, arts and more – to more than 900 youths who visit the facility each month.
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919 ‹‹ COMMUNITY Heart of Carolina Marching Band Invitational Oct. 5 in Wakefield Want to see and hear up to 3,000 musicians marching and playing? Wakefield Band Boosters annual Heart of Carolina Marching Band Invitational begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Wakefield High School, 2200 Wakefield Pine Drive. Featuring 10-20 high school bands from throughout North Carolina, the event is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year – with proceeds benefitting the WHS band and music program. It also is a day filled with music, enthusiasm and competition. “The mission of the Heart of Carolina event is to provide an educational performance opportunity for marching band students,” said Cyndi Townley, HOC chairperson. “While our program has great entertainment value, our judging panel also provides essential educational feedback for continuous improvement of the students’ musical skills.”
Food and drink concessions will be available. Townley said the HOC event began in 1993 to develop, enrich and preserve music education at the highest level for Wakefield High School students, participating North Carolina Schools, their families and the community at large through instruction, performance and competitive challenges that emphasize best in class effort. “Funds from this event are needed to supplement the Wake County schools’ music education shortfall,” she said. “Without the proceeds generated by HOC, the music education program at WHS would have to be significantly reduced. We are very proud that this year is the 11th anniversary of our event and the Wakefield Marching Wolverines will be performing under the direction of our new band director, Brian Muñoz.” For more information, visit www.wakefieldhsband.org.
Event preliminaries in the afternoon are followed by the finals, beginning about 5 p.m. An awards ceremony will end the evening. Admission is $10 ($5 for youths 9 and under).
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Short Takes Haley E. Sheehan, a Wakefield High School graduate, earned a National Merit University of Alabama Scholarship…Mary Ciffone-Baker was appointed Assistant Principal and Instructional Resource Teacher at Wakefield Middle School… Wake County Manager David Cooke plans to retire in November. He has held his position for 13 years…Marty Coward, a resident of Bedford at Falls River, received the Edward Jones Spirit of Partnership Award for outstanding performance…Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming is now open at 13600 New Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 102 in Wakefield. Call 919-435-6930 for more information on the locally-owned franchise featuring all types of pet care needs, from foods to services… Milton’s Pizza & Pasta – with locations at 14520 New Falls of Neuse Road and 8853 Six Forks Road in North Raleigh – is celebrating 30 years in business… Nancy Ballard is the new Assistant Principal/Intervention at Wakefield High School…
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Walk for Hope Angus Barn Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Walk, Run To Benefit Research, Treatment for Mental Illnesses By G. CLEVELAND KILGORE 919 Magazine Writer
Hosted by The Angus Barn, the 25th Annual edition of the Thad & Alice Eure Walk for Hope 2013 on Oct. 13 will provide funds for better treatments and cures for a host of mental illnesses that exist in the world. “Each year, the Walk for Hope provides the community with the opportunity to come together in support of those living with mental illnesses,” said Dena Birks, event coordinator for the non-profit organization. “And after the walk there is a celebratory festival including food, prizes, children’s activities, music and mental health information.”
Established in 1984 by the late Thad Eure Jr. and his wife, Alice — founders of The Angus Barn restaurant in North Raleigh — the organization provides funding for scientific research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on causes and potential cures for mental illness. According to Birks, the Eures’ commitment to finding cures for mental illness began in 1977 when a family member was diagnosed with a chronic bipolar disorder. For years, the Eures struggled
privately to find a cure, without success. The Eures traveled the country seeking facilities and doctors who could offer some promise of recovery, yet their efforts typically ended in despair. In the early 1980s, there were few viable treatments for mental illness. Over time, the Eures learned that although one in four people nationally suffer from some form of mental illness, very little research was being done to investigate or develop cures for these devastating illnesses. Originally, the Foundation of Hope was privately funded by Thad and Alice Eure. After Thad’s death in 1988, the employees of The Angus Barn decided to honor his Dena Birk, Event Coordinator and Shelley Eure Belk, Executive Director memory by raising money for the Foundation with the Walk for Hope. What
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started in 1988 with 200 participants raising about $30,000 has grown to over 3,500 participants, and in 2012 the Foundation’s total fundraising efforts resulted in more than $600,000 raised. In addition to the annual walk, the Evening of Hope took place Sept. 26 at the Pavilion at The Angus Barn. The fundraising event included a five-course dinner prepared by Iron Chef Walter Royal, with a live and a silent auction. Award-winning actress
and author Mariel Hemingway, the granddaughter of Earnest Hemingway, was a special guest and keynote speaker. In special recognition of the 25th Anniversary of the walk, a “Foundation of Hope Signature Grant” is planned, which will focus on community interaction for young people faced with mental illness. “The importance of this type of community initiative cannot be overstated. We strongly believe that with appropriate detection,
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intervention, and support,” said Birks. “Our children can have the opportunity to achieve great things in their lives. This grant, in support of our children, is the gift we want to give back in celebration of our 25 years, to our community, to the thousands of walkers who have supported us.” For more details on participating in the Walk for Hope, 5th Annual Run for Hope and its various events for all ages and levels of expertise, or the special Evening of Hope event, visit www.walkforhope.com. For more information on the Foundation, sponsoring the Evening of Hope or volunteering, contact Birks or Shelley Eure Belk at 919-781-9255, or email dena@walkforhope.com.
PURPOSE: Provide funds for better treatments and cures for mental illnesses MAJOR EVENTS: Thad & Alice Eure Walk for Hope; Run for Hope; Evening of Hope; George Thanhauser Bike for Hope Executive Director: Shelley Eure Belk Event Coordinator: Dena Birk ADDRESS: 9401 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh PHONE: 919-781-9255 EMAIL: dena@walkforhope.com WEBSITE: www.walkforhope.com
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From left to right: Isabelle Morris, Lianie Gorcenski, Phillis Taylor, Dianne King, Cabrina Palme, Jeanette Hauser, Molly Lusson, Janice Cramer, and Wilma Krier
King Knows First-Hand How Newcomers Club Supports People New to Raleigh Area By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
Dianne King knows first-hand how the Newcomers Club of Raleigh fulfills its mission to offer friendship and resources to people new to the area – or those experiencing significant life changing events. King, like so many others, is a beneficiary of the warm and welcoming spirit of the Newcomers Club. Shortly after King moved to Wycombe Manor three years ago to be close to her son and daughter in law, she found herself feeling like she didn’t really have a life. “My son and his wife were wonderful to me, and we would get together several times a week, but I felt like a ‘fish out of water,’ said King. “I had left my old friends behind, really wasn’t involved in any activities, and I became a couch potato.” But all that changed when 52
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King discovered the local Newcomers Club through her hairdresser, who had another client who belonged. It did not take long for King to find the perfect activities and interests to help her settle into her new community. She joined the garden group, participates in the lunch bunch, attends the monthly welcome coffees, and after about a year, served as assistant vice president of programs, planning the speaker luncheons held at the Masonic Lodge. “It was an extremely rewarding position, as it taught me even more about Raleigh
and what this city has to offer,” said King, who loves the Raleigh area for the beauty, warm and caring people, and her two granddaughters living nearby. King, a cancer survivor, is grateful for the support she received from the Newcomers Club when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy in 2012. “My Newcomers friends were so wonderful sending good thoughts, cards, and food,” said King. “Times like that make you realize how very wonderful and thoughtful people are.”
Dianne King Profile AGE: 69 RESIDENCE: North Raleigh VOLUNTEER AFFILIATION: Newcomers Club of Raleigh Inc. FAMILY: Son and daughter-in-law, Andrew King and Erica King; 2 grandchildren, Sophia and Madalana INTERESTS: Gardening, kayaking
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Now cancer free, King likes to remind her friends to get regular mammograms since early detection helped save her life. King believes there is no reason to be lonely or bored with Newcomers in your life. “I remember early on when I was still getting used to living here, a member told me there just wasn’t enough time to do everything she wanted to do,” said King. “I found that hard to believe as I was still finding my way, but now I know it’s true.”
I had left my old friends behind, really wasn’t involved in any activities, and I became a couch potato. DIANNE KING
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Newcomers Club of Raleigh PURPOSE: Support people new to the area or find themselves in a major change in life, including assistance on transportation and services CONTACT: www.newcomersclubraleigh.org
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Carol Colburn’s Chicken Pancetta
Dish a New Favorite in Her Home Carol Colburn’s Chicken Pancetta (with fresh mozzarella in a white wine sauce) is now a regular dish in her Wakefield Estates home. “This has become one of my new favorite dishes to cook for my family, because it is an easy dish with wonderful flavor,” said Colburn, a Philadelphia native who moved to North Carolina in 1986. “My family and friends request it frequently. I like to serve it with roasted potatoes and sauté green beans.”
Colburn owned a dessert business for 10 years, but gave it up to spend more time with her family. A few years ago, she returned to school and secured a culinary degree at Wake Technical Community College and started Entertaining with Style, a business focused on personal chef services and cooking classes. Colburn, married to husband Paul for 31 years, has two grown children and is committed to food preparation. “I absolutely love cooking and trying new, exciting recipes,” she said.
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1. Place chicken on paper towels and dry. 2. In a small frying pan, fry the pancetta for about 1½ min. on each side, or until brown on each side (bacon consistency). 3. Lightly salt and pepper the chicken. Place flour on a plate and add a little salt and pepper to the flour. 4. Heat oil in pan until it is almost smoking. Dredge the chicken in the flour, shake off excess, and place in pan. 5. Cook first side until it is light brown, then turn it over and cook for about two more minutes or until it is lightly brown. 6. Add the chopped garlic and cook for about 30 sec., then add the wine – and reduce sauce to half. 7. Turn off stove and place cheese on top (at this point, you can let it cool if you want to bake it off at a later time). 8. Place in oven at 350 degrees and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and everything is bubbling. Top with basil.
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919 Magazine: Brier Creek Edition James Nelson knows about obstacles. A Brier Creek Country Club resident, he had a successful 30-year career as an endodontist and owned a thriving dental practice in Durham. Then, at least for a time, things went dark. Now, though legally blind, he is an accomplished artist.
919 Magazine: Leesville/Creedmoor Road Edition After back-to-back Cap 8 Conference football titles, can Leesville Road High School repeat? It may just depend on how highly recruited all-purpose senior Braxton Berrios can perform with every other team in North Raleigh keying on him.
919 Magazine: North Raleigh Edition The Richard and Rhonda Clerkin Family of North Raleigh is doing its part to make the world a better place for those in need. As volunteers for Note in the Pocket, a community outreach program that collects and distributes clothes to hundreds of impoverished and homeless children throughout Wake County.
919 Magazine: Wake Forest Edition It’s a big year for high school football in the Wake Forest area: Wake Forest High has big goals for the upcoming season, Heritage High is looking to take a big leap and have its most successful season yet, and Rolesville High — which just opened this fall — fields its very first junior varsity team.
919 Magazine: Morrisville/Research Triangle Park/RDU Edition West Regional Library opened in 2006 — and at first was difficult to locate, and relatively hard for most residents of Morrisville to visit easily. But that changed as new roadways and thoroughfares emerged in the community — and now, the library boasts one of the busiest facilities in all of Wake county. 919 Magazine WK
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919 ›› REGION Funding Sought for Memorial To Fallen Raleigh Police Officers A memorial to Raleigh’s eight fallen police officers killed in the line of duty is expected to be in place on West Hargett Street by May 2014. The west side of the site – closest to Raleigh City Hall – will have 21 granite columns, representing the interconnectedness of the Raleigh Police Department. A separate column will stand at the opposite end, and include the names of the eight officers killed.
New Study Illustrates Climbing Income Ladder Difficult in Raleigh, Southeast A new study indicates that the Raleigh area is one of the more difficult areas in the nation for lower-income households to rise into the middle class and beyond. Based on millions of anonymous earnings records, the study is the first with enough data to compare upward mobility across metropolitan areas. The data shows that climbing the income ladder occurs less often in the Southeast and industrial Midwest, according to the New York Times – with the odds notably low in Atlanta, Charlotte, Memphis, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Columbus and Raleigh. Highest rates of upward income movement appeared in the Northeast, Great Plains and West, including New York, Boston Seattle and California. Similar to previous studies, the latest findings indicate that a smaller percentage of people escape childhood poverty in the U.S. than in several other rich countries, such as Canada, Australia, France, Germany and Japan.
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The memorial will cost about $500,000, although the Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation still needs to raise about $150,000. Architect for the project is Thomas Sayre. To donate money to the project or for more information, visit www.rpdmemorial.org.
Name Change Reflects Parks and Recreation Department’s Varied Role, Responsibilities Raleigh’s Parks and Recreation Department received a small name change recently, courtesy of the City Council. The new name – Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department – reflects the department’s responsibility for arts programs and historic sites.
Raleigh Hopes to Extend Trail To William Umstead State Park Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department hopes to secure a $2.01 million grant from the Wake County Open Space Partnership Funding program to complete a 1.4mile section of the Crabtree Creek Greenway trail from Lindsay Drive to the William B. Umstead State Park. Plans also call for the extension of the trail from the Neuse River to the park. The funding program works
in partnership with local organizations, municipalities and state and federal agencies to protect remaining open space in the county – with an overarching goal of protecting 30 percent of Wake County’s open land, or 165,000 acres.
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would take place at six schools, and the majority of remaining schools would benefit from replacements, renovations, and upgrades.
Wake County and the Wake County Public School System are gearing up for the first school bond referendum since 2006, with voters deciding Oct. 8 on an $810 million building plan.
The building program addresses the need for additional school space for the district’s growing population of students, expected to increase by as many as 32,000 students by the 2020 school year. The program also addresses renovation and replacement needs on several of the school system’s older campuses.
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North Raleigh Resident’s New Book Provides Advice on How to Get a Job When North Carolina State University professor Susan M. Katz, PhD., noticed that many former students were seeking her advice on how to get a job – she realized her wealth of information had some value. So she wrote a book. A resident of North Raleigh’s Raven Ridge neighborhood for 12 years, Katz compiled “Start Your Career: 5 Steps to Finding the Right Job after College,” an e-book published by C&M Media Online. The book consists of five “chapters” (steps), with a total of 50 tips and 12 appendices – with more detailed information, sample documents, and useful forms. “The primary audience for the book is college students and recent graduates, but the sections on choosing a major and making the most of the college experience could also be useful to high school seniors,” Katz said. “Also, anyone who is about to start looking for a job could benefit from tips about the application and interview process.” Price for the book varies from $8.49 to $9.99, depending on the distributor and format. It can be purchased on Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, and other online retailers. Katz noted that this is her sixth book, and that she has also contributed individual chapters to four other books and more than a dozen articles in various journals. Katz grew up in western New York and spent 12 years in television and advertising before deciding to attend graduate school. In addition to being a professor in the Department of English at NC State since 1996, she has taught courses in composition, business and technical writing, and the rhetoric of science and technology. Plus, since 2005, she has coordinated the department’s internship program and taught undergraduate and graduate courses that accompany the internship experience. October | November 2013
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North Carolina State Fair DATES: THEME: LOCATION: ADMISSION: RIDES: YEAR STARTED: WEBSITE:
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North Carolina State Fair Concert Series tickets are necessary to attend performances (plus admission to the fair), available at www.ncstatefair.org. Oct. 17. . . . . . . . . Sister Hazel ($5) Oct. 18. . . . . . . . . Francesca Battistelli, Building 429 ($10) Oct. 19. . . . . . . . . Joe Nichols ($10) Oct. 20. . . . . . . . . Florida Georgia Line ($10) Oct. 21. . . . . . . . . Scotty McCreery ($25) Oct. 22. . . . . . . . . Scotty McCreery ($25) Oct. 23. . . . . . . . . Dailey and Vincent ($5) Oct. 24. . . . . . . . . Who’s Bad ($5) Oct. 25. . . . . . . . . MercyMe ($15) Oct. 26. . . . . . . . . Randy Houser ($10) Oct. 27. . . . . . . . . Eli Young Band ($15)
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The Great American Spam Championship Cookoff 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 First Prize: $150
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Best Quote: ‘Are you hungry yet?’ SARAH RAY, NC State Fair FAIR 2013 • OCTOBER 17 - 27 NORTH CAROLINA’S HOMECOMING • STATE
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Who Showed Up:
2012 Attendance – 965,297 Most Attendees – 1,091,887 (2010) Busiest Days – Saturday, Thursday FAIR 2013 • OCTOBER 17 - 27 NORTH CAROLINA’S HOMECOMING • STATE
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Dates to Know:
1853 – First Year of Fair 1884 – Electricity Available 1891 – First Midway Ride 1916 – First Ham Biscuit Served 1954 – First TV Telecast
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Where else can you visit a Vegetable Petting Zoo, choose from among 100 carnival rides to enjoy, and chow down on a Krispy Kreme cheeseburger? It’s time again for the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh, where as many as a million visitors will enjoy the bright lights, the exhibits, the vendors, the music, and – of course – the celebration of the state’s agriculture. “One hundred and sixty years ago, we began showcasing the best of North Carolina agriculture at the state fair and we’ve been following that mission ever since,” said Sarah Ray, NC State Fair Public Information Officer. “Whether you are interested in flowers, horses, forestry, crops or livestock, we’ve got you covered. Ever wanted to pet a vegetable? Then check out our Vegetable Petting Zoo in the Expo Center, where we teach kids the differences between
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1905 – President Theodore Roosevelt 1976 – President Gerald Ford 1992 – President George H.W. Bush FAIR 2013 • OCTOBER 17 - 27 NORTH CAROLINA’S HOMECOMING • STATE
the fruits and vegetables they see on their dinner table.” The event, which began in 1853, offers several new attractions this year, including the Gantry Bike, an 18-foot high, moving machine that showcases aerialists, acrobats and contortionists while strolling the grounds; the Agriculture Today exhibit, featuring a 10-ft. soybean waterfall; and, of course, all kinds of new foods for sale throughout the grounds. North Carolina State Fair hosts the largest fair midway in North America – and includes a wide variety of foods, from deep fired Girl Scout cookies and candy bars, to ham biscuits, roasted corn, funnel cakes, North Carolina ice cream and much more. “Are you hungry yet,” Ray said. Filled with so much to do, it’s difficult to list everything available to see and do at the fair – but among the highlights: • Flower and Garden Show: An oasis on the fairgrounds, the show features winding pathways through beautiful gardens grown by local organizations. More than 90 demonstrations will take place, including experts on pumpkin carving, flower arranging and proper plant care. • Heritage Circle: From the crew maintaining the tobacco barn during the fair to the craftsmen demonstrating their traditional methods of woodcarving, blacksmithing and chair-building, this presentation
allows visitors to enjoy the taste of homemade ice cream, apple cider or a hush puppies from the Old Grist Mill as they listen to engaging stories or the sweet melodies from the Bluegrass Stage. • NC Agriculture Exhibit: An exhibit is full of locally grown and locally produced food products on display with free samples, goods for purchase and plenty of prizes. More than 20 local vendors will participate in the exhibit throughout the course of the fair. Plus, visitors can enjoy plenty of free music – plus the State Fair concert series performances; an antique farm machinery display, the State Fair Ark livestock exhibit, with more than 60 animals on display; the Folk Festival; nightly fireworks; racing pigs; ventriloquists; hypnotists; magicians; tractor pulls, stunt shows; demolition derbies; lots of vendors; plenty of exhibits and competitions, from foods to quilts, and photography to canned goods; and all kinds of surprises and numerous other activities. North Carolina State Fair is Oct. 17-27; for more information visit www.ncstatefair.org.
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919 ›› FINAL BELL What are the fastest growing communities in the Triangle?
Triangle’s Fastest Growing Community?
According to new information released by the U.S. Census Bureau, four North Wake County towns are among the fastest growing since 2010.
ROLESVILLE
11.7%
Rolesville tops the list, with its population increasing 11.7 percent (to 4,263) between April 2010 and July 2012. Knightdale’s population
grew 10.4 percent (to 12,724); Morrisville expanded to 20,591 – a 9.5 percent boost; and Wake Forest increased to 32,936, or 8.5 percent. Raleigh was at 423,179, which was an increase of 4.2 percent during the period – passing Omaha, NB, to become the 48th most populous city in the U.S. SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau estimates
What is the Fittest City in the South? Well, actually, it’s Austin, but…
RALEIGH IS #2! SOURCE: American College of Sports Medicine
15th Most Inventive City
Raleigh Included in
Top 10 Places to Get Rich
Raleigh ranks 15th on Forbes magazine’s list of world’s most inventive cities.
made the list, including San Diego, San Francisco, Boston, Minneapolis and Seattle.
The rankings are based on the number of patent applications for every 10,000 residents. Six American cities
Eindhoven, a city in the Netherlands, topped the list.
Raleigh ranks ninth on the list of U.S. cities in which to get rich, tied with Houston. The rankings were determined by reviewing high-income percentage, GDP growth and patent numbers. San Jose, CA, topped the list. SOURCE: Creditdonkey,com
America’s Most Patriotic Cities?
Raleigh Ranks
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Morrisville
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According to Foursquare, Knoxville tops the list – with Oklahoma City second. San Antonio and Houston rounded out the five top cities, while Charlotte was ninth on the list. SOURCE: Foursquare
Top U.S. Cities for Successful Women
Durham
#14
Raleigh
#16
Seattle-based brokerage firm Redfin ranks both Durham and Raleigh in the nation’s top cities for single, successful and educated women. SOURCE: Redfin
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