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919 ‹‹ SYLLABUS

Features

Dedicated, Devoted Student Jacobs Reflects on Accomplishments And Readies for a New Chapter

Miracle Of Adoption Mercy For America’s Children Creates ‘Forever Families’

Building a Culture of Learning Principal Ericka Lucas Opens New Rolesville High in August

Fastest 3/8-Mile Track in America Orange County Speedway, Where Short-Track Racing Is Done Right

Stay Safe Out There Important Tips to Ensure A Healthy, Fun Summer

The Cover

Helping Kids Resist Drugs

WFPD’s Graham Works To Make Positive Difference

Planners 5 6

Community

School Events

Extracurricular Activities

Community Sports

Departments 4

Publisher’s Notes

Yearbook

Community

Field Trip

Homework

Food Break

Along the I-540 Corridor

919 Region

Advertisers Index

Bulletin Board

919 Final Bell

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All About Family

Sauce Combines Merritt’s Love For Cooking, Tasty Talents

COUP AND MONS PAGES ORE, 44-45

Baking Something Special Gigi’s Spreads Love And Joy, One Cupcake At a Time

Wake Forest’s Secrets A Revealing Look at the Local Historical Museum

On the Cover Wake Forest Historical Museum’s Ed Morris Photo by Eliza Kay Photography

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919 ›› NOTES Publisher

Suzy Beth Sarver

Hometown Stories: Keep Them Coming One of the most rewarding aspects of my position with 919 Magazine is when I have the opportunity to meet our readers here in the community. I love it when they share their stories and insights, or tell me how the publication has made an impact in their life. Recently a local grandfather expressed his delight about reading a recent “Field Trip” article on the observation deck at Raleigh-Durham International Airport — and how he now has a special place to watch airplanes with his grandson. I met a woman at the gym who made an entrée from a “Food Break” recipe we featured, and was so excited that it was such a big hit with her family. Kids often come up and ask me how they can have their picture in 919 Magazine and are thrilled when I say it’s as simple as sending one in (to info@919Magazine.com). Sharing hometown stories, introducing new friends and neighbors and seeing familiar faces — that’s what we’re about and how we are keeping it local in the Wake Forest area. Speaking of local, we start off with an up close look at a true treasure here in town: The historic Dr. Calvin Jones House at 450 Main St. and the Wake Forest Historical Society. We sit down with Executive Director Ed Morris, who shares many details on this unique part of our heritage — beginning on page 26. Other features to catch in this issue include: • A profile of the Merritt Family and their wildly popular and successful Grendeddy Dave’s Sweet and Mild BBQ Sauce. This is truly a family affair, found on page 16. • On page 24, an introduction to new Rolesville High School Principal Ericka Lucas and our region’s newest campus. • A look at the Mercy for America’s Children organization and how the miracle of adoption became one Wake Forest family’s passion. The story begins on page 14. • An intriguing story about how Wake Forest Police Officer Scott Graham works to make a difference in the lives of local youths — and helps kids resist drug abuse. It’s on page 12. • For car racing enthusiasts with no time to get to Charlotte, an exciting “Field Trip” report on Orange County Speedway. We take you to pit row and beyond. Once home to a Busch Series race, this live car racing venue is alive and thriving — and very close to Wake Forest. Buckle up and race over to page 38. And finally, be sure to catch our list of the area’s Independence Day activities on page 8. We provide a few choices on where to go and what to do this 4th of July holiday. Whatever you are doing this summer in the 919, we want to hear about it. Please stay connected with us through Facebook and Twitter, or simply drop us an email or send in your photos to info@919magazine.com. Because if it’s important to you, it’s important to us. This is 919, where we all Live, Work, and Play.

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919 ‹‹ PLANNER

COMMUNITY EVENTS

JULY 7/4

Independence Day

7/13, 8/10

8/6

7-9 pm; $7 Northern Wake Senior Center 235 E. Holding Ave.

Parking Lot Party 5-9 pm Target, 12000 Retail Dr Wake Forest Police Dept 919-435-9599 www.wakeforestnc.gov

Saturday Night Dance

7/14, 8/11

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast 8 am-1 pm $5: Pancakes, sausage, beverage American Legion Hall 225 E. Holding Ave. 919-569-0471

7/19

See Spot Read Age K-5th Wake Forest Community Library 400 E. Holding Ave 919-554-8498 www.wakegov.com

7/23

Community Business Expo

7/12, 8/9

Art After Hours Downtown Wake Forest 6-9 pm S. White St www.wakeforestnc.gov

7/13,8/10

3 pm, RHS ribbon-cutting 4 pm, Expo opens Rolesville High, 1099 E. Young St. Rolesville Chamber of Commerce 919-562-7069 jenny@rolesvillechamber.org

AUGUST

Neck of the Woods Performance Series

8/4

7-9 pm Wake Forest Coffee Co 156 S. White St 919-554-8914 www.wakeforestnc.gov

5-7 pm; free Carroll Joyner Park 701 Harris Rd www.wakeforestnc.org

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National Night Out

8/25

Charity Bowl-A-Thon Brooks Street Bowl 413 S. Brooks St. Wake Forest Womans’ Club 919-817-9270 www.bowlathon.net/event/WFWC2013

Jul/Aug

Wake Forest Farmers Market 8 am- 12 pm, Sat 3-6 pm, Wed 150 N White St 919-556-2284 www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org

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OCTOBER

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES EVENTS

10/5

Rocktoberfest 11 am-5 pm Wake Forest Boys and Girls Club 325 S. Wingate St. 919-556-7266 jbullock@www.wakebgc.org

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Rocktoberfest 11 am-5 pm Wake Forest Boys and Girls Club 325 S. Wingate St. 919-556-7266 jbullock@www.wakebgc.org

NIGHTLIFE Jul/Aug

COMMUNITY SPORTS REGISTRATIONS, CAMPS, LESSONS

Carolina Ale House Wednesdays Trivia; Thursdays Karaoke 11685 Northpark Dr., Wake Forest 919-556-8666 www.carolinaalehouse.com

SCHOOL EVENTS

7/8-7/12

Boys Basketball Camp

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Age 7-12; $75 8 am-12 pm Flaherty Park Community Center 1226 N White St 919-554-6726 www.wakeforestnc.gov

7/30, 8/6

Cougar Camp (Freshman Orientation)

7/8-7/12

8 am – 12:30 pm 420 W. Stadium Dr Wake Forest Rolesville High School 919-554-8615 www.wfrhighschool.com

Boys Basketball Camp

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Gatehouse Tavern 7:30pm Trivia Tuesdays Ladies Night Thursdays 9pm Karaoke Fridays 9 pm DJ & Live Music Saturdays 960 Gateway Common Cir, Wake Forest 919-569-6745 www.gatehousetavernnc.com

8/21

Freshman Early Start 7am Heritage High School 1150 Forestville Rd 919-570-5600 www.heritagehigh.webnode.com

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Boys & Girls Soccer Camp Grades 7-12; 9 am-12 pm Smith Creek Soccer Center 690 Heritage Lake Rd (WF) Thori Bryan Soccer Academy 919-796-9269 www.thoribryansocceracademy.com

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Baseball Clinic Rising 3rd- 9th Graders 9am-12:30 pm; $75 fee Heritage High School Park 1150 Forestville Rd 919-570-5600 www.wakeforestnc.gov

7/22-25 Softball Clinic Age 7-12; $75 Fee 3:30-7 pm Heritage High School Park 1150 Forestville Rd 919-570-5600 www.wakeforestnc.gov

7/29-31 Girls Volleyball Skills Camp Age 8-14; $75 Fee 9 am-12 pm Flaherty Park Community Center 1226 N White St 919-554-6726 www.wakeforestnc.gov

7/29-8/2 Girls Basketball Camp Age 8-15; $75 1-5 pm Flaherty Park Community Center 1226 N White St 919-554-6726 www.wakeforestnc.gov

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WALKS, RUNS AND GOLF 9/23 21st Annual Golf Tournament Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce $150 ($600 foursome) Hasentree Country Club 919-556-1519 www.wakeforestchamber.org

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4TH OF JULY EVENTS 7/3

WF Fireworks Spectacular 5-10 pm; $5 fee Wake Forest-Rolesville High School 420 W. Stadium Dr www.wakeforestnc.gov/july4.aspx

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WF July 4th Children’s Parade 10:30 am N. Main St and W. Juniper Ave www.wakeforestnc.gov

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Gates open, 4 pm; fireworks, 9:30 pm Donation for admission Live music, vendors, games for kids Rolesville Community Park 121 Redford Place Dr www.rolesville4thofjuly.org

Music, contests, vendors (free) Downtown Raleigh 12-10 pm; fireworks, 9:15 pm, 10:15pm www.raleighconvention.com/works/

Rolesville’s Old Fashioned 4th of July

The ‘Works: July 4th on Fayetteville Street, Red Hat Amphitheater

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Gorland McBride New WF Woman’s Club President Gorland McBride is the new president of the Wake Forest Woman’s Club. Other 2013-2014 officers include Marilyn Bonnett, second vice president; Martha Loftin, second vice president; Judy Davison, corresponding secretary; Salina Gary, recording secretary; Kathy Norris, treasurer; Susan Smith, chaplain; and Dawn Nakash, parliamentarian. All were installed at the organization’s annual meeting last spring. Annual award winners included: • Joy Taffar (Minnie Newton Award) • Wendy O’Neal (Lydia Lowie Award) • Dawn Nakash (Helen Saintsing Johnston Award) • Barbara Kingrey (Pauline Hildebrand Award) • Sandi Schwarz (Alline Johnson Wiggins Award) • Betty Franklin (Ursula Wilkinson Award) • Kathy Norris (Thelma Wright Award) • Salina Gary (Clubwoman of the Year) For information on the Wake Forest Woman’s Club, email wakeforestwomansclub@gmail.com or visit www.wake-forest-womans-club.com.

Woman’s Club Charity Bowl-A-Thon Aug. 25 Wake Forest Woman’s Club hosts a Charity Bowl-A-Thon Aug. 25 at Brooks Street Bowl, 413 S. Brooks St. in Wake Forest. Teams of four will bowl two games, with chances to win trophies and prizes. Rental shoes and balls are included in the $100 team fee — plus a free soft drink and a free game pass for another day. Three sessions are available for bowlers: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Registration is available at www.bowlathon.net/event/ WFWC2013. Bowlers are also encouraged to seek donations, as all proceeds help fund the club’s charitable service projects for the community. Among the club’s recent projects: Planting flower bulbs at the Wake Forest Historical Museum; handing out water at the recent CROP Walk for Hunger; supporting the WFPD Turkey Project; purchasing supplies for local art students; providing books for local school reading programs; collecting food for the hungry; and much, much more.

For information to assistance in registering for the event, call 919-817-9270 or 908-285-9236. Three Available Bowling Sessions: 1st Round: 1:30 - 3:00pm 2nd Round: 3:30 - 5:00pm 3rd Round: 5:30 - 7:00pm

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919 ›› STUDENT PROFILE

Jacobs Reflects on Accomplishments, Readies for New Chapter at NC State By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer

Wake Forest-Rolesville High School 2013 graduate Jacob Jacobs is grateful for the opportunities and experiences that have contributed to his many successes. Among his many impressive honors and accolades, Jacobs was named a WFR High outstanding senior, was president of the WFR High National Honor Society, as well as a member of the National Achievers Society, Beta Club, and Science Honor Society, a junior marshal at the 2012 graduation, two-time football academic all-conference player, and on the A or A/B honor roll every semester.

I love the community that I live in and felt as if the town as a whole really took my family and me in when we first moved here. JACOB JACOBS

Not one to rest on his laurels, Jacobs is preparing for the next chapter in his life as an engineering student at North Carolina State University, where he plans to study chemical engineering – with a goal to work in green energy or medicinal research. Reflecting on his accomplishments, Jacobs credits his mom, Carla, for her sacrifices and devotion to her sons; and his cousin Sean Locklear, who plays with the 10

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New York Giants, for inspiring him to excel academically. “We both grew up in the same rough town in Robeson County, and he used football to make his way out of the town,” said Jacobs. “Seeing his hard work and dedication showed me at a young age that being diligent to my studies would give me a way to do better for myself and be successful in any field that I wish.” Jacobs is also committed to service to his community, serving as a volunteer for the Annual Austin Flowers Memorial Golf Tournament, Wake Forest Youth Leadership Program, and Lions Club as organizer

of the successful bowling event for local blind children held earlier this year. “I love the community that I live in and felt as if the town as a whole really took my family and me in when we first moved here. When I was given this opportunity, I saw it as a great way to give back to the town that I love and that has given so much to me,” said Jacobs. “Jacob sets high goals for himself and works diligently to achieve those goals,” said mom Carla, audit supervisor for the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor. “He is smart, funny, a hard worker, and is completely devoted to his family and those he cares most for.”

Jacob Jacobs Profile AGE: 18 SCHOOL: Wake Forest-Rolesville High School (2013 graduate; enrolled at NC State) PARENT: Carla Jacobs RESIDENCE: Crenshaw Hall Plantation SIBLING: Jared Jacobs, 14 (rising freshman, WFRHS) INTERESTS: Playing, watching, or reading about sports (“Between my mom and me, our TV stays on ESPN from fall to spring watching either football or college basketball.”)

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919 ›› PERSONALITY PROFILE

Helping Kids Resist Drug Abuse

WFPD’s Scott Graham Works to Make A Positive Difference in Someone’s Life By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer

Wake Forest Police Department Officer Scott Graham works tirelessly to serve and protect the community he holds dear. As the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) officer for the department, Graham teaches the D.A.R.E. program to elementary grade students throughout the Wake Forest community and speaks to businesses and citizens about crime prevention strategies. “I look forward to each day that God gives me serving as a police officer having the opportunity to make a positive difference in someone’s life,” said Graham. For over 21 years as a police officer, Graham has been helping and protecting the communities he serves. For his outstanding commitment to his community and profession, Graham received the Town of Wake Forest Employee of the Year award in 2009 and most recently was named the North Carolina Ralph Robinson D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year by the North Carolina D.A.R.E. Officer’s Association. “In Wake Forest, it’s the strong partnership between the police department, schools, and parents that makes it work,” said Graham. SCOTT GRAHAM “However, to be recognized for the work I do is something I will never forget.”

I look forward to each day that God gives me serving as a police officer having the opportunity to make a positive difference in someone’s life.

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A longtime Youngsville resident, Graham is a very involved community member, husband, and father of three. Graham credits his parents, brother Tony, and friend and mentor, Scott McGregor, a World Series-winning Baltimore Orioles pitcher, for instilling in him the importance of hard work, determination, and faith. After being invited to McGregor’s church, Rock Church, Graham’s life changed forever – not only by becoming a member, but also meeting his wife Debby, who was a secretary at the church at the time. The Grahams, who have been married 23 years, are proud parents to Jordan (age 21), a graduating senior at UNC-Chapel Hill; Joshua (age 19), a sophomore at East Carolina University studying sports broadcasting; and Jessica (age 16), a sophomore at Franklin Academy High School who plays on the basketball and soccer teams, for which Graham is the coach. www.919Magazine.com

As a youth back in Maryland, Graham was a student athlete playing baseball and soccer along with trombone in the marching band. He went on to graduate from Towson State University, where he played Division I baseball and soccer. Graham relocated from Baltimore to Raleigh and worked as police officer at Duke University and Duke Medical Center, with the city of Raleigh, and now with the Wake Forest Police Department. “Working and spending time in a beautiful town such as Wake Forest is a blessing,” said Graham. “Our small town is a great place full of the best people you will ever meet, full of great communities and great families.” In addition to coaching the Franklin Academy High School girls soccer team, Graham is involved in a variety of community initiatives including the annual Carnival For the Kids at Home Depot, the

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National Day of Prayer, and the Wake Forest Police Department’s National Night Out, which is held the first Tuesday in August at Target to promote crime prevention and safety. Graham also enjoys relaxing at the beach with family and being involved in church activities at Faith Baptist Church in Youngsville, where he serves as a deacon. Graham’s faith sustains his passion for touching the lives of young people and reaching them with a positive message through his work as a D.A.R.E. officer. Graham strives to make strong connections with his students over the course of the 10-week program, which teaches 5th Graders the importance of making positive and healthy decisions in their lives. “For me, to enter a school and have one of my students run up to me and give me a high-five or a huge smile, that is priceless and makes it worthwhile,” said Graham.

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919 ›› VOLUNTEER PROFILE

Miracle of Adoption Launches ‘Mercy for America’s Children’

A Wake Forest Family’s Passion

By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer

The miracle of adoption started it all for one Wake Forest family. Mercy for America’s Children was founded in 2011 by the Taylor family, under the direction of Pam Taylor – who now serves as the executive director. Pam and her husband, Mac, became extremely passionate about the promotion of adoption through

Foster Care System,” said Pam. “They are often forgotten, but it is our goal to help create forever families for each of these unique and wonderful children who desire nothing more than stability and unconditional love.” Throughout the adoption process, Pam and Mac became increasingly aware of the overwhelming needs within the U.S. Foster Care System. Learning the overwhelming numbers of children within the system who never get adopted and “age out” at age of 18 with virtually nothing, the Taylors knew something had to be done to help – and the formation of Mercy for America’s Children began. When word spread about the formation of this non-profit, the board of directors’ positions were quickly filled by others who share the Taylor’s vision. Pam’s dream to form a non-profit organization to promote public awareness regarding the benefits of adopting through the foster care system, provide support to the children awaiting adoption in the foster care system, and providing guidance and support to those considering foster care adoption is now a reality. The entire Taylor family takes part in promoting the mission of Mercy for America’s Children. “As a family

the U.S. Foster Care System after the successful completion of their family. Their personal journey involved the addition of two amazing boys, Mike and Trent, who, after being trapped in the foster care system for nearly five years, were adopted at the ages of seven and nine. “It is the sincere wish of Mercy for America’s Children that we can truly make a difference in the lives of the children currently in our

Taylor Family Profile NAMES, AGES: AFFILIATION: RESIDENCE: PETS : INTERESTS:

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It is the sincere wish of Mercy for America’s Children that we can truly make a difference in the lives of the children currently in our Foster Care System. PAM TAYLOR

we are very fulfilled by our ability to share our personal adoption experiences to help others,” said Pam. “We each have a role to fill and work together to hold the greatest impact on the families in the process of adopting.” As executive director, Pam oversees the organization. Mac is a board member and assists in running all meetings, fundraisers, and special events. Trent, now 12, speaks publicly about his past and his current success, created the group’s promotional DVD, counsels adoptive families, and serves as mentor for children entering adoptive homes; and Mike, now

10, assists with fundraisers, special events, and other ongoing programs. “As a family we enjoy feeling like we have made an impact at the end of each day and it is a wonderful feeling to see our children Trent and Mike use their difficult past to help others,” said Pam. “Knowing that we are changing those statistics one child at a time makes every ounce of the hard work worthwhile.” Mercy for America’s Children seeks additional volunteers with a desire to help the children within the U.S. Foster Care System. New Volunteer Orientation meetings are held monthly. Contact Pam Taylor at ptaylor.mac@gmail.com to register for the next training (dates are listed at

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Advocate for children awaiting adoption in the U.S. Foster Care System by educating the public about the benefits of foster care adoption, reforming the adoption process, connecting waiting children to potential adoptive families and supporting them through their adoption journey. Phone: 919-610-2521 Email: ptaylor.mac@gmail.com Website: www.mac-cares.org

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919 ›› FAMILY PROFILE By STEPHANIE FRIEDL

Sauce combines Merritts’ Love for Cooking, Tasty Talents

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The family behind the wildly popular and successful Grendeddy Dave’s Sweet and Mild BBQ Sauce has called Wake Forest home for the past 34 years. Dave and Jean Merritt, along with their three sons and their families, combine their love for cooking and respective talents and trades to produce their award winning sauces for all to enjoy. For the Merritt sons, growing up in small town Wake Forest meant riding bikes all over the community and seeing friendly faces, playing ball, trading cards, attending Glen Royal Baptist Church and Wake Forest High School, and enjoying the town’s holiday parades and celebrations. Now grown with families of their own, Jeff, Scott, and Aaron feel blessed to raise their own children in the same safe and family friendly community and are proud

Our family has enjoyed this food for years, and we wanted to give others the opportunity to sample this southern style food by offering the barbeque sauces and seasonings.

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SCOTT MERRITT to base their family business here. “Wake Forest is our home town, and everyone there, including the businesses that carry our products, have always been extremely welcoming to our sauces and quickly have fallen in love with it,” said Aaron. From their dad, the Merritt boys learned the art of slow cooking. “We all have a passion for cooking and serving some of the best slow cook meats in Eastern North Carolina,” 16

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said Scott, an executive chef and developer of the original BBQ sauce recipe. “Our family has enjoyed this food for years, and we wanted to give others the opportunity to sample this southern style food by offering the barbeque sauces and seasonings.” Dave and Jean also raised their boys with an appreciation of hard work, dreaming big, being creative, and staying true to ones’ morals, integrity, faith, and upbringing. The Merritt family continues to live by these standards and uses them to guide their successful business, which has grown to include Grendeddy Dave’s Hot BBQ Sauce, Hawgwash, and

Merritt Family Profile PARENTS: PARENTS’ HOMETOWN: PARENTS PROFESSIONS: CHILDREN/GRANDCHILDREN:

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Hawg Rub Seasoning – in addition to Grendeddy Dave’s Original BBQ Sauce. Grendeddy Dave’s name is a tribute to Jeff’s son Allen, who died tragically at age 10 when his family’s car was hit by another car running a red light. “My son used to call my dad, Grendeddy – just like it is spelled – and that is where the name came from,” said Jeff. “We used it kind of in his memory.” Jeff feels the tragic loss has helped the family stay focused on what is important, to not take things for granted, and to cherish the time they spend together. In that spirit, the company is truly a family affair, with Jeff in charge of sales, marketing, and distribution; Scott is executive chef managing product

David (Grendeddy) and Jean Merritt Roanoke Rapids, NC David: Pit Master, retired UPS driver); Jean: Receptionist, North Ridge Country Club Jeff Merritt, Tammy and Taryn; Scott Merritt, Jill and Katlyn; Aaron, Nanette and Carter

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quality and food distribution; and Aaron is the IT support specialist responsible for accounting and graphic design. “Grendeddy Dave’s BBQ has brought our family together with food, fun, and fellowship, and we hope it will bring the same to everyone who enjoys cooking, family meals, grilling out, special events, and just plain old southern North Carolina tradition,” said Dave.

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Building a Culture of Learning Principal Ericka Lucas Opens New Rolesville High School in August When the new Rolesville High School opens in August, Principal Ericka Lucas has a clear goal to accomplish.

“Our goal is to build a culture of learning, and provide our students with the necessary skills to be successful beyond the walls of the school,” said Lucas, a 22-year Raleigh resident.

Ericka Lucas Profile POSITION: YEARS IN POSITION: PREVIOUS POSITION: EDUCATION: RESIDENCE: FAMILY:

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Principal, Rolesville High School First year Principal, East Wake School of Arts Education and Global Studies BS, Elizabeth City State; Masters, NC State Raleigh (22 years) Husband, Reginald (Wake Forest High football coach); son, Nigel (age 7; student at Wake Forest Elementary)

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Located at 1099 East Young Street in Rolesville, the new campus expects about 550 freshmen and sophomore students during its first year – and will not compete in varsity sports in 201314. Not only is Lucas grateful about the school easing overcrowding elsewhere in the Wake County Public School System, she is excited about the opportunity to improve the learning environment. “This particular school was built to support not only the current

(Rolesville High’s) goal is to…provide our students with the necessary skills to be successful beyond the walls of the school. ERICKA LUCAS

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curriculums, but to accommodate future educational programs,” she noted. “It is a new prototype for the county, and it merges many facets of learning for our students: Flexible classroom spaces, project-based learning, and team teaching, to name a few.” Lucas, who has her bachelor’s degree from Elizabeth City State University and a Masters from North Carolina State University, previously was principal at East Wake School Arts Education

and Global Studies. She is married to Reginald Lucas, the varsity football coach at Wake Forest High School – and the mother of a 7-year-old son, Lucas, who attends Wake Forest Elementary School. As the new facility and staff prepare for the first-ever RHS semester, Lucas is anxious to get under way. “It is important to me and to the staff that students will graduate on time and be ready for the changing work force,” she said. “It truly is about ‘Every Child, Every Day – Whatever it Takes.’”

Rolesville High School Profile PRINCIPAL: Ericka Lucas OPENING: August 2013 SIZE: 139,000 sq. ft. ADDRESS: 1099 E. Young St., Rolesville PHONE: 919-554-6303 WEBSITE: www.rolesvillehs.com MOTTO: ‘Every Child, Every Day — Whatever it Takes!’ SCHOOL COLORS: Red and black (silver/grey trim) MASCOT: Rams

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Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Meet in the Street attracted big crowds to the downtown area in May for arts, crafts, entertainment, food, live music and fun!

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The Rolesville Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Golf Tournament at the Heritage Golf Club in April. The Pete Smith Automotive Group was the tournament winner, including Greg Smith, William Patterson, Denny Buchannon, and Todd Whitaker, with a score of 52.

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DARE students indulge in a fun evening of skating at the DARE Program’s Skate Night. Pictured from left to right: RPD Officer Vince Doxbeck, McGruff the Crime Dog, RPD Officer Eddie Crudup and WFPD Officer Scott Graham. Photo Courtesy of the City of Raleigh

Wake Forest Rotary Club held its 12th annual 5k Fun Run in May.

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Heritage High School Marching Band Boosters hosted its first annual Husky Fun Run this year to help raise funds for band uniforms, instruments, and other program needs.

Northern Wake Relay for Life event brought together volunteers and participants from Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wakefield and North Raleigh to raise funds to fight cancer. Photos Courtesy of Angela Bendorf Jamison

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Supremia Dentistry Celebrates 10 Years, Hosts Chamber Event Supremia Dentistry recently celebrated its 10th Anniversary, hosting a special Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event at its Wake Forest location. The monthly Chamber events provide an opportunity for members to network, and for hosts to showcase their business and – in this case – celebrate important milestones. Enjoying Supremia Dentistry event. Supremia Dentistry, led by Dr. Edmond Suh, focuses on delivering advanced patient care through cutting edge technology. “We are so honored to have our practice reach this 10-year milestone in the community,” said Dr. Suh. “We are looking forward to another successful decade here in the Triangle.”

The Wake Forest Garden Club invited artists out to showcase and sell their artwork at the Mad Hatter’s Art & Garden Market in May, which included a vintage car show.

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Gigi’s Spreads Love And Joy, One Cupcake At a Time in Raleigh Anyone who enters Gigi’s Cupcakes of Brier Creek knows they have discovered something special. Since opening their doors on Dec. 3, 2011, owners and husband and wife team Maury Cole and Marina Lee have been on a mission to, in their words, “spread love and joy, one cupcake at a time.” “Our main focus is on the quality of our gourmet cupcakes, baked and decorated with care and served with a smile,” said Lee, who also works as a customer service manager at Cisco Systems. The flavors are developed and recipes tested personally by Gigi

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Telling the Wake Forest Story

Wake Forest Historical Museum Offers Programs, Exhibits About Community, Namesake College

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Wake Forest Historical Museum began as the Wake Forest College Birthplace Museum in 1976 as a collection of memorabilia related to Wake Forest College — which opened in 1834 and then moved to Winston-Salem in the 1950s. Owned and operated by the Wake Forest College Birthplace Society Inc., it was housed for nearly 35 years in the historic Dr. Calvin Jones House at 450 N. Main Street in Wake Forest — open only on Sunday afternoons and special occasions. Today, under the direction of Executive Director Ed Morris, the museum is open throughout the week and has multiple exhibits, programs and events. Morris spent time recently answering a few questions for readers of 919 Magazine.

A Conversation with Wake Forest Historical Museum Executive Director Ed Morris: What is the history of the Wake Forest Historical Museum? The Wake Forest Historical Museum began as the Wake Forest College Birthplace Museum in 1976 as a collection of memorabilia of Wake Forest College when it was located in the town of Wake Forest. The college opened here in 1834 in Dr. Calvin Jones’ plantation house known as “Wake Forest.” The museum is owned and operated by the Wake Forest College Birthplace Society Inc., and was housed for nearly 35 years in the historic Dr. Calvin Jones House at 450 N. Main Street in Wake Forest. For many years the museum was only open on Sunday afternoons and special occasions. Eventually its collections grew, its hours increased and Wake Forest University assisted the non-profit Birthplace Society in its operation by hiring a full-time director. In 2000, the Society’s volunteer board of directors had a dream of adding an annex to the existing house that would provide artifact display and storage space, as well as office space. During the next decade the Society raised funds, fought law-suits by concerned neighbors in the surrounding historic district and saw their plans grow from a planned cluster of small out-buildings to a 7,000 sq. ft. modern state-of-the-art museum facility. With the opening of the new building in 2010, the name was change to the Wake Forest Historical Museum to more accurately reflect its mission to preserve and share Wake Forest’s heritage, both college and town. The Dr. Calvin Jones House was the site of the first classes of what is now Wake Forest University in February 1834, and also served as the home of its president, Samuel Wait, a Baptist theologian and educator from up-state New York. In 1835 the house was moved for the first time to make way for the first permanent college building. That building was designed and built by Hillsborough architect Capt. John Berry. Around 1850, the house was moved a second time to make way for more additions on the college 919 Magazine WF

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campus. For nearly a century, it sat on its third site still on the campus and served as both a private residence and as a men’s dorm. With the move of Wake Forest College to Winston-Salem in 1956, the sale of the campus to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary was complete. The Seminary planned to raze the house to make way for a new cafeteria. A group of local citizens led by Kathleen Lake, Annie Gill Harris, and Ruth Snyder – all members of the Wake Forest Garden Club – banded together to preserve the house. Southeastern agreed to give them the house provided it be moved, and Wake Forest University then agreed it could be relocated to property still owned by the college in the 400 block of North Main Street. With the aid of local attorney John Mills and Department of Archives and History Director Christopher Crittenden, the group formed the Calvin Jones Memorial Association with the goal of restoring the house. Crittenden hoped that the house may become a part of the states infant Historic Sites program, others wanted it to become the town’s library, and for a short time it became an arts center. In the late 1960s, the group changed its name to the Wake Forest College Birthplace Society and began planning to open a small museum in the house. The 400 block of North Main Street also has a long and interesting history. Originally that block served the college as an athletic field. In 1891 the first collegiate baseball game

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in North Carolina was played between Wake Forest College and North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical College, now NCSU. For many years that game was played in Wake Forest on the day after Easter. The baseball game became so popular that the North Carolina General Assembly made the Monday after Easter a state holiday so everyone could enjoy a day at the game without missing work. The question is often asked why Wake Forest College did not sell the 400 block of North Main Street along with all the other property it conveyed to the Seminary. The answer seems to be a simple one: It being a couple of blocks removed from the rest of the campus, they forgot that they owned it at the time of the sale. Now the site of the Calvin Jones House and the Wake Forest Historical Museum, the 400 block of North Main Street is the only piece of the 615-acre Calvin Jones Plantation that has not been sold since it was purchased by the North Carolina Baptist Convention in 1832 for the establishment of a college.

Why was the museum originally opened? When the museum initially opened in 1976 it had only been 20 years since the college moved to Winston-Salem. The town of Wake Forest was only beginning to recover from the shock of losing its namesake and major employer for well over a century. The founders of the museum wanted to preserve the heritage of the town’s roots in the college for future generations. A quarter century later, a few individuals led by long-time Society President Susan Brinkley and aided by Abe Elmore of Dunn and Jack Murdock of Raleigh, saw the need for more space to tell the whole story of Wake Forest – college and town. They desired a place where the current citizens of a fast growing town could learn of the town’s history and understand why there was an internationally recognized university 100 miles away with the same name. The odds of a small non-profit with very limited funds accomplishing that goal were astronomical, but that small group headed by Brinkley never looked back and never gave up the dream that was a decade in the making.

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What insights can you provide on Dr. Calvin Jones? Calvin Jones was himself an amazing man, one of the leading citizens of North Carolina in his day. He was born in Sheffield, MA, and educated in the Boston area as a physician (licensed to practice at age 17). Among his accomplishments: • Founder, NC Medical Society • Publisher, The Raleigh Star newspaper • Member, both houses of the General Assembly • Mayor of Raleigh (three times) • General, War of 181 • Adjutant General, North Carolina Militia • Introduced smallpox inoculation to North Carolina • Considered first doctor to perform cataract surgery U.S. • 30-year Trustee, University of North Carolina. About 1820 Jones interest in modern agricultural techniques led him to purchase a 615-acre corn plantation in a heavily forested area of northern Wake County. He named his Greek-Revival style house “Wake Forest”. There he married Temperance Bodie Williams, a wealthy widow from Franklin County who owned Vine Hill Plantation and whose family owned Cherry Hill Plantation near Warrenton. Mrs. Jones was North Carolina society, wellbred and very well connected. Eventually, the family moved to Tennessee, where Jones had accumulated a vast amount of land and likely died as one of the state’s wealthiest residents in 1847.

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North Carolina is full of house museums, local history museums, public gardens, and even small art museums – but the Wake Forest Historical museum offers the visitor the experience of all four. ED MORRIS

What is the status of recreating the original interior of the Calvin Jones house? This summer, restoration work continues on both the interior and exterior. The exterior restoration is being done by Wake Forest University as part of their commitment to assuring that the university’s heritage continues to prosper. The Birthplace Society, at the same time, is working on the interior. Since the museum moved to its new quarters in 2010, most of the first floor has been restored and refurnished in period furnishings – including a piano and the peer mirror of Gov. William W. Holden, who as a teenager was employed by Calvin Jones’ newspaper. Rococo parlor furniture dating to about 1825 rounds out the downstairs furnishings, but still seeks a donor who will fund re-upholstering. The second floor restoration is under way and appropriate furnishings are being sought and acquired. The second floor will portray the house in four phases of its former uses: The home of the Jones family; the home of Samuel Wait and his family; the room of a medical student in the 1920s; and a college dorm room post-World War II. Nearly everything needed for the latter two rooms has been acquired. We are still seeking items that date to circa 1820 and circa 1840 for the other two rooms. Our plan is to have the second floor open this year by the Birthplace Society’s annual meeting in late October.

How is the Wake Forest Historical Museum funded? The museum is owned and operated by the Wake Forest College Birthplace Society, a non-profit organization. The Society is a membership organization whose members range from local citizens, Wake Forest businesses, civic organizations and old campus Wake Forest College Alumni – as well as more recent Wake Forest grads and their families who have a sense of preserving history. Wake Forest University generously supports the operation of the museum through staff salaries and benefits and basic office operating expenses and all exterior upkeep of the historic house.

What are the major fundraising events held regularly by the museum? The museum, from time to time, has held small events and larger gatherings to raise the funds to build the new facility. Preliminary plans are in the works for a major fundraising event in the spring of 2014, which would include music, food and silent and live auctions. Each October, the Society holds its Annual Meeting featuring a prominent speaker, such as Dr. William Friday in 2011. While that event is free, it has become a main source for our membership revenue.

Ed Morris Profile POSITION: Executive Director Wake Forest Historical Museum TENURE: 7 years CAREER: NC Office of Archives and History (32 years at State Archives and State Historic Sites – including managing Capitol Area Visitor Center, overseeing all museum services for the state historic site system, and administrator of the State Capitol Building). Retired in 2005. OTHER INVOLVEMENT: Chairman, Wake County Historic Preservation Commission; member, Historic Oakview Park Advisory Board; member, Raleigh Historic Properties and Museums Commission. EDUCATION: Graduate, Mount Olive College and Campbell University; MA in history, NC State RESIDENCE: Raleigh HOMETOWN: Rock Ridge (Wilson Co.), NC FAMILY: Wife, Cathy; one adult son, Dylan PET: Adek (Siberian husky) INTERESTS: Gardening, travel, history, historic preservation

Wake Forest Historical Museum Profile ADDRESS: 414 N. Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 PHONE: 919.556.2911 WEBSITE: www.wakeforestmuseum.org EMAIL: morrisce@wfu.edu YEAR OPENED: 1976 (original site); 2010 (current facility) SIZE: 7,000 sq. ft. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Ed Morris KEY PERSONNEL: Jennifer Smart, Assistant Director; Durward Matheny, Birthplace Society Vice-President and fulltime volunteer; Tom Parrish, Birthplace Society President HOURS: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Tue-Fri; 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Sun; other times by appointment

Wake Forest Historical Museum Exhibits The museum has multiple permanent exhibits featuring the history of the town of Wake Forest and surrounding area. Among the exhibits: • Literary Notables with Wake Forest Ties • Women of Wake Forest • Dr. Calvin Jones • Wake Forest Schools of Law and Medicine • Wake Forest College and local sports • Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame • Wake Forest Area “Moonshine” Lore • Southeastern Seminary

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What are some of the programs available at the museum?

(A) unique artifact (at the museum) is the original Demon Deacon costume worn by the first student to portray the school’s mascot on the athletic field in 1941. ED MORRIS

What are the permanent exhibits at the museum? The majority of the museum’s exhibits are permanent, in that they are designed to remain in place with only minor changes for at least five years. Those exhibits currently feature the early history of Wake Forest College (University); history of medicine in the area; the law school; notable literary figures; sports and the Sports Hall of Fame; and local history. The Dr. Calvin Jones House is furnished in historically significant periods of the building’s history and various uses. The Women of Wake Forest exhibit consists of biographical information, film, artifacts and photographs of 15 women prominent in the town’s history. The exhibit is permanent; however, the women featured will change every two years.

How are new or temporary exhibits determined?

Four or five times throughout the year, programs are held at the museum by its local history educational organization, the Wake Forest Historical Association. These programs are always held on Sunday afternoons and have noted speakers who speak to subjects of local interest. Recent programs have featured such topics as the making of “moonshine”; the Glen Royall Mill Village; Forestville; the Falls Community; the geology of northern Wake County; and even local ghost stories. Programs for the fall will focus on the growing, sale and manufacture of cotton in the area, and Native Americans who once populated northern Wake County.

What is the most popular exhibit offered at the museum? One of the newest exhibits and accompanying programs is the Women of Wake Forest exhibit, which features local women now deceased who, in their lifetimes, contributed significantly to the community. Accompanying the exhibit is a 26 min. film available in short segments on a touch screen centering on the lives of three living Women of Wake Forest — each living under very differing circumstances. The film was funded by the North Carolina Humanities Council and debuted in March with the opening of the exhibit and a Women’s History Symposium with nationally recognized women’s biographer and historian Emily Herring Wilson of Winston-Salem.

What makes Wake Forest Historical Museum unique, compared to other museums? North Carolina is full of house museums, local history museums, public gardens, and even small art museums – but the Wake Forest Historical museum offers the visitor the experience of all four. In addition to the museum and historic house, the gardens are open to the public seven days a week year round. People

Temporary exhibits are planned well in advance and generally focus around events, dates or significant anniversaries. The museum has an advisory board that assists the executive director in choosing exhibit topics. In February 2013, the museum hosted an exhibit of African-American art quilts by local artist Eunice Haywood in recognition of Black History Month. In 2014 the museum plans a temporary exhibit on Wake Forest and World War II. Planning and artifact acquisition and artifact loans are already under way for that exhibit, which will open in the spring of 2014.

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What are some of the most unique artifacts at the museum? Perhaps the most unusual artifact is a wreath made totally of human hair from the Purefoy/Poteat family. Rev. John Purefoy was the founder of Wake Forest University. His sons taught at the college, and his granddaughters married professors and a president of the college. Another unique artifact is the original Demon Deacon costume worn by the first student to portray the school’s mascot on the athletic field in 1941. 30

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are often astonished at the amount of artifacts on display and the quality of the exhibits. The most unique thing is the story of Wake Forest: How a small corn plantation developed into an internationally recognized university, which moved away in the mid-20th century to leave the town a virtual modern-day ghost town, struggling to survive until it ultimately thrived once again.

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What is the most important aspect of what the museum offers the community?

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It has been said that, “A museum should be a community’s front porch, a place where people gather to not only learn of their past but to share their dreams of the future.” The Wake Forest Historical Museum is just that, “the front porch” of Wake Forest where groups assemble to learn and to share, where old friends meet to reminisce of times and youth gone by and times yet to come and a place to share dreams for the future.

Does the museum need volunteers? The museum is always seeking volunteers. The Sunday hours are almost totally staffed by volunteers who greet visitor and give tours. Weekday volunteers are also needed to help with visitors and to assist with various projects, from filing and indexing to cleaning artifacts. The museum’s volunteer master gardener, Hugh Nourse, is always looking for those who wish to get their hands dirty working in the four acres of grounds and gardens. To volunteer, call Jennifer Smart at 919-556-2911 or email Beverly Whisnant at bevwhiz@gmail.com.

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Want to Help the Wake Forest Museum? Contact Executive Director Ed Morris EMAIL: morrisce@wfu.edu PHONE: 919-556-2911

• Volunteer Contact Jennifer Smart PHONE: 919-556-2911 Beverly Whisnant (volunteer coordinator) EMAIL: bevwhiz@gmail.com

What do you enjoy most about your position at the museum? Meeting the people who visit, no matter where they come from or how much they may or may not know about the history of our community. They can’t help but leave understanding the “Wake Forest Story” just a little more.

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919 ›› COMMUNITY Police, Target Plan National Night Out Parking Lot Party Wake Forest Police Department invites neighborhoods throughout the town to join with thousands of communities across the U.S. for the 30th Annual National Night Out on Aug. 6. In addition, WFPD and Target — a corporate sponsor of National Night Out — plan a Parking Lot Party at the Wake Forest Super Target from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. the same evening at 12000 Retail Drive in Wake Forest. The local event includes food, special prizes, plus emergency equipment displays by local fire, police and emergency medical services personnel — including a “fly in” by a WakeMed Air Mobile One helicopter. Other activities planned include: •

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Distribution of child identification fingerprint kits by the WFPD, in cooperation with the U.S. Secret Service and the Operation Safe Kids program.

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Demonstrations on the proper installation of child safety seats.

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Distribution of information on a variety of topics, including vehicle security, home security, personal safety and the local Community Watch initiative.

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A WFPD D.A.R.E. presentation.

For more information on the event, call 919-435-9599 or visit www.wakeforestnc.gov.

B&G Club Seeks Sponsors for Rocktoberfest Event Sponsors are sought for Wake Forest Boys and Girls Club’s second annual Rocktoberfest on Oct. 5. Scheduled for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 325 S. Wingate St., the event will feature prizes, entertainment, food and activity booths for family fun.

and more – to more than 900 youths who visit the facility each month. For more information on sponsorships or the club, contact Club Director Jessica Bullock at 919-556-7266 or jbullock@wakebgc.org.

Sponsorships range from $250 (for activity booth sponsorships) up to $2,500 for a title sponsorship. The event benefits the local club’s efforts to provide services – such as tutoring, sports, arts

FIREWORKS! Wake Forest July 4th Committee Promises Best Event in History Wake Forest’s 2013 Fourth of July Celebration is expected to be the best in the event’s 40-year history. “The Fourth of July Committee will continue to make memories in 2013 by providing one of the best fireworks displays in the state of North Carolina at the 40th annual Fourth of July Celebration,” said Rhonda Alderman, committee president. The Wake Forest 2013 Fourth of July Celebration includes: • Fireworks Spectacular: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday, July 3 at Wake Forest High School, 420 W. Stadium Dr. ($5).

• Children’s Parade: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 4 at North Main Street and West Juniper Avenue. • Art-In-The-Park, Games-In-ThePark: 11 a.m., Thursday, July 4 at Holding Park, 133 W. Owen Ave. For more information, call 919-812-9121, email wfjuly4th@aol.com, or visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/july4.aspx.

WF Chamber’s Golf Tournament Sept. 23 at Hasentree Rolesville’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Includes Food, Live Music, and More Gates open for Rolesville’s Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration at 4 p.m. at Rolesville Community Park, 121 Redford Place Drive. Donations are requested for admission to the event, which includes live music, rides, vendors, games for kids – and fireworks beginning about 9:15-9:30 p.m. Volunteer or make donations by calling 919-562-7069. For information, visit www.rolesville4thofjuly.org.

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Almost time to tee it up at Hasentree. Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce’s 21st Annual Golf Tournament is Monday, Sept. 23, and foursomes can save $100 by registering by July 26 at Hasentree Country Club. The tournament – open to Chamber members – begins with a shotgun start at 11:45 a.m., followed by a reception and awards at 5:15 p.m. Check-in is 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Entry fees are $150 per golfer, or $600 for a foursome (before the early July | August 2013

registration discount), which includes cart and green fees, range balls, a “goody bag”, lunch and beverages on the course, and a celebration reception. Features of the tournament include: Three flights, by handicap, and prizes for each flight winner. A hole-in-one contest. A “split the jackpot” contest. A putting contest. For information on the Chamber or to register for the tournament, call 919-556-1519, email mary@wakeforestchamber.org or visit www.wakeforestchamber.org. www.919Magazine.com

919 ‹‹ COMMUNITY Wake Forest VFW Post 8466 Installs Officers

Rapid Refill Plans Special Recycling Event for Inkjet, Toner Cartridges

Wake Forest Memorial Post 8466 Veterans of Foreign Wars installed new officers recently – including Commander William Wilkinson. Others installed at a special ceremony performed by Past Commander Joe DeLois: Senior Post Commander Charlie Cable; Quartermaster Dennis Mecum; Chaplain Jim Dyer; Staff Judge Advocate Henry Pierwola; Surgeon Greg Harrington; Trustee Gene Ressegiue; Adjutant Don Kroohs; and Trustee Dave Frohnapple. For more information on VFW Post 8466, visit www.myvfw.org/nc/post8466/.

Recycle with Rapid Refill Ink has a special recycling event planned for the week of July 22-26: Bring in any empty or unused inkjet or toner cartridges and receive a 15 percent discount on the purchase. Rapid Refill Ink began in 2002 and was founded on the idea of turning used, empty cartridges into sustainable products, while saving customers money. By recycling empty cartridges, the use of fossil fuels and the amount of plastic in local landfills is greatly reduced. Rapid Refill is located at 6401 Triangle Plantation Dr., Suite 109 (just south of I-540, off Capital Boulevard next to BJ’s). For information, call 919-876-8101, email plantationpoint@rapidrefillink.net, or visit www.rapidrefill.com. The event offer is only available July 22-26, 2013 and cannot be combined with other offers. It is available only valid on Rapid Refill brand products; OEM products are not included. The exchange of an empty cartridge of the same model, size, and color is required for select HP inkjet cartridges.

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Pick A Class Celebrates with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Pick A Class in Wake Forest celebrated with a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce earlier this year. Pick A Class, owned by Amanda and John Giustiniani, offers 50-60 workshop-style classes a month, on everything from “How to Sell on eBay” to quilting. Located at 502 S. White St. in downtown Wake Forest, Pick A Class can be reached at 919-448-4822 or visit www.pickaclass.com.

Delta Gypsum’s Parking Lot Cookout In Wake Forest Benefits Passage Home Delta Gypsum’s recent Parking Lot Cookout in Wake Forest raised more than $12,000 to end poverty and homelessness in Wake County. “I was blown away by the energy and support from our employees, customers and local businesses that showed up,” said David Ritchie, vice president of Delta Gypsum. “We even had suppliers and vendors drive from out of state to attend the event. It was a really big outpouring of support from the community for a good cause.” The event was held to support the Passage Home organization. “It fills me with joy to see local companies like Delta Gypsum take such a large part in giving back to the community,” said Jeanne Tedrow, cofounder and Executive Director of Passage Home.

Amanda Giustiniani of Pick A Class at WF Chamber ribbon cutting ceremony

Joyner New Wake Forest-Rolesville High AD Mike Joyner is the new Wake Forest-Rolesville High School athletic director. The former Smithfield-Selma High baseball coach and athletic director replaces Deran Coe, who became the Wake County Public School System’s senior administrator for athletics.

For those unable to attend the event, there is still time to contribute. “It’s a corporate responsibility to give back to the community that supports them,” Ritchie said. “No matter how big or small, you can make a difference.” Founded in 1989, Delta Gypsum – headquarterd in Wake Forest – is a distributor of wallboard and related building products. Passage Home is a non-profit organization that fights poverty and homelessness in the Triangle by providing a “hand up” – not a “hand out”.

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919 ›› COMMUNITY Short Takes Daryl Robinson is the new Wake Forest High School men’s basketball coach. Robinson taught at the school the past two years and was the interim athletic director during a recent transition. Previously, he coached at Durham Hillside High and Leesville Road High… Michael Knott, son of John and Tammy Knott, earned the Eagle Scout award – Boy Scouts of America’s highest honor. He is a member of Occoneechee Troop 302 and attends Franklin Academy High School…Alex Moss of Wake Forest-Rolesville High School won a a Walgreen Co.-sponsored National Merit Scholarship…Dana Jones, a licensed massage and bodywork therapist, is now treating clients at 262 Southtown Circult, Suite D, in Rolesville…Wake Forest-Rolesville High School boys basketball coach Mickey Bissette retired recently…A team of students from Franklin Academy of Wake Forest won first place in the annual bridge-building competition, sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Transportation… Sergey Tovmenko is the new owner of the Rolesville Diner, located at 411 S. Main St…San Juan Mexican restaurant is now open at 3501 Forestville Road, owned by Alfonso Fabian, Victor Leon, and Hector Venegas… Wake Forest American Legion Post 187 sponsored five local high school students to the Tar Heel Boys State session in June at Catawba College in Salisbury. Attending the week-long program designed to educate delegates in the structure of government were Jonathan Coby of Heritage High School; Allen Tirado of Franklin Academy; Jyota Sasnishi and Drake

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Kuntzleman of Wake Forest-Rolesville High School; and Douglas Pluta of Enloe High School… Darnell Thompson of Wakefield High School signed a letter of intent recently to play football at Tusculum College, a Division II school. He attended Wake Forest-Rolesville High School until transferring his senior year… Rolesville town commissioners recently approved plans for a Walmart Express, a 12,000 sq. ft. store at Rogers Road and Grand Rock Way…Euro Café has opened at 2101 South Main St. in Wake Forest. Owner Mohamad Kahlout also owns Petra Grill in North Raleigh. Call 919-761-5002 for information…Carolyn Cort Griffin is the 2013 Michealie Bozman-Barton Guest Services Volunteer of the Year for the Town of Wake Forest…Catherine Foley, a recent graduate of Wake Forest-Rolesville High School who is planning to attend UNC-Chapel Hill this fall, recently received the Wake Forest Woman’s Club Continuing Education Scholarship…Erin Lawrence, a 6th Grade teacher at Wake Forest-Rolesville Middle School, was selected recently for a 2013-2014 Kenan Fellowship…Bill Dooley Triangle/East Chapter of the National Football Foundation presented a $1,000 scholarship recently to Lucas Seitz of Heritage High School…Dee Ann Anthony, daughter of Robert and Lena Anthony of Wake Forest, served as a page in the North Carolina Senate recently. She attends Wake Forest-Rolesville High School… Dilwig Companies of Durham purchased the Shoppes of Greenway – a 10-acre center built in 2007 located at Louisburg Road and Perry Creek Road – for $2.8 million…Milestones Counseling, PLLC – a

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full service professional counseling agency – opened a new Wake Forest location recently to provide a variety of psychological care and services. Owned and operated by Kelly Ruta, Milestones is located at 833-D Wake Forest Business Park…Heritage High School senior Grayson Davis will compete as a swimmer next year at the University of West Virginia, after signing a letter of intent earlier this year…Jeremy Boudah, son of Daniel and Pamela Boudah of Wake Forest, received a Presidential Fellows Scholarship to attend Gardner-Webb University…Catherine Foley of Wake Forest-Rolesville High received the $2,000 Fred M. Alford Memorial Scholarship from Wake Electric. Among those receiving Wake Electric $1,250 Touchstone Energy Scholarships: Justin Baldwin and Jeremy Boudah of Heritage High School; Mary Privette of Wake Forest-Rolesville High School; and Meredith Lee of North Raleigh Christian Academy… Jon Kistner of Wake Forest-Rolesville High received a basketball scholarship to UNC Pembroke…A new PDQ restaurant is now open at 11690 Northpark Drive in Wake Forest…02 Fitness recently acquired the Carolina Health Club in Wake Forest…Wake Education Partnership awarded more than $70,000 in Teacher Leadership Grants to WCPSS teachers in several categories, including Laura Palacios of Heritage High School (Exceptional Children with Autism)… Jeremy Boudah of Heritage High School is the first HHS recipient of the Trentini Scholarship, which honors Anthony J. Trentini, the first football coach at Wake Forest-Rolesville High School…

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919 ‹‹ COMPUTER SPOTLIGHT

Top Free Tools for PC and MacIntosh By BRAD WAYBRIGHT

A variety of free tools are available to assist users of PCs and Macs. Here are some we recommend: CCleaner: Over time, both PCs and Macs collect a large volume of temporary files from internet browsing, office applications, etc. Often corruption can occur in these storage areas, with system slowdowns and seemingly random problems the end result. Individuals can clean out these files manually if they know where to look, but CCleaner makes the task easy. Run CCleaner at least once a month as good preventative maintenance. Malwarebytes: When a PC acts as if it has been taken over by an alien force, malware or spyware is the likely culprit. Symptoms may include strange pop up Windows when your computer starts, fake warnings about virus infections, an inability to access the internet, or incorrect web pages loading.

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Free Antivirus: Microsoft Security Essentials (Windows) and Sophos (Mac) is what we currently recommend. Not recommended: Large paid security packages from Norton, McAfee, etc. This is one of the rare cases where paying more typically does not get you more. These large packages often try to do too much and end up causing more problems than they prevent. System Restore: If your PC suddenly stops performing correctly, the issue often can be resolved using Microsoft’s built in System Restore application. System Restore will take your system back to a previous date of your choosing when you know everything was working fine. None of your documents or files will be changed, just applications. Access System Restore by going to Start>All Programs->Accessories->System Tools. Mac option: Time Machine.

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919 ›› FOOD BREAK

Patton Adjusts Versatile Dish to Family’s Tastes Sabrina Patton, a resident of the Glenmoor community in Wake Forest, loves her Cheesy Eggplant Parmesan recipe because it is versatile – and she was pleasantly surprised when her family loved it the first time she made it as a vegetarian dish. “It is simple to prepare and nothing is better than a one dish meal when you are on cleanup duty at our house!” said Patton, who said she modified a recipe she found on the Internet. “I’ve been preparing it for my family on a regular basis. My husband David recommended that I add Italian sausage to make a heartier dish. My daughters Natalie and Sienna agree that the addition of the sausage was a great idea.” In addition to adding Italian sausage, Patton added two layers of eggplant and spinach mixture, reduced the garlic, and increased the cheese mixture and sauce. “It is so easy to modify to your families’ taste and makes a great meal to serve guests,” she said. “I recently introduced it to my parents and they enjoyed it as well. I hope that this will become a family recipe that my daughters will pass down to their children.”

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Sabrina’s Cheesy Eggplant Parmesan

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush eggplant slices with olive oil on both sides, and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle garlic powder over the top. Bake for 10 minutes.

Optional: Brown 1 pound of Italian sausage in large skillet over medium heat. Cook thoroughly, then remove sausage from skillet and set aside. Drain grease from sausage and proceed to cooking the spinach mixture.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, tomatoes and spinach. Cook and stir for a few minutes until the tomatoes have released their juices and the spinach is moderately wilted.

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Ingredients: 1

Eggplant, sliced into ½ inch rounds

2 tbsp

Olive oil, or as needed to brush on eggplant

1/2 tsp

Garlic powder, or to taste

Small onion, chopped

Cloves garlic, or to taste

Small tomatoes, chopped

(10 ounce) package of fresh spinach leaves

½ cup

Ricotta cheese

¾ cup

Shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

¾ cup

Grated Parmesan cheese, divided

¾ cup

Tomato pasta sauce

2 tsp

Italian seasoning

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1 lb. Mild Italian sausage

In a medium bowl, mix together ½ cup of ricotta cheese, ½ cup of mozzarella cheese, and ½ cup of Parmesan cheese. Set aside.

Place the eggplant slices in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the spinach mixture. Spoon the cheese mixture over the spinach, and spread into a thin layer. Pour the spaghetti sauce over the cheese layer. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.

Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F or until heated through and the eggplant is easily pierced with a fork.

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Prep Time: 20 min.

Cook Time: 40 min. total

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919 ›› FIELD TRIP

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

Orange County Speedway Features A Rich History, ‘Grassroots’ Racing It’s called “grassroots” car racing. It’s called “the fastest 3/8-mile race track in America.” It’s called Orange County Speedway. And it’s only a short drive from the Wake Forest area. “This is where short-track racing is done right,” said Terry Deal, General Manager and Race Director. “Orange County Speedway is a good family atmosphere, as well as a good learning and growing venue for drivers to start racing.” Located on the site of the original Trico Motor Speedway built in the early 1960s, the venue originally opened as a dirt track – but is currently a high-banked (16 degree straightaways and 19 degree turns), asphalt oval track. The track averages 50 feet wide, which offers plenty of room for side-by-side racing among competitors. The speedway has a rich history, being one of the first tracks in the region to feature live televised Busch (now Nationwide) races. Some of the great Winston Cup drivers (and now Sprint Cup) drivers have competed at the facility, including Jimmy Johnson, Bobby Labonte, Todd Bodine and Jeff and Ward Burton. According to Deal, Dale Jarrett won his first Busch race

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at OCS and Jeff Gordon won his first career Busch pole position at OCS in 1991. The facility has new aluminum bleachers installed, offering grandstand seating that follows the curvature of the track, along the front, from turn four to turn one. “This means there is an excellent view of the track from every seat,” said Deal. “Our future plans call for redesigning the concession stands, and remodeling VIP Tower seating to theater-style seating.” Among the unique aspects of Orange County Speedway are the special events. “Our special events include car shows, kids night, ladies night and more,” Deal said. “We also have opportunities

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for fans to meet drivers and view the cars up close on some occasions.” The special “Bologna Burger” is also unique – a thick slab of fried bologna a on bun, with a choice of condiments. Races are every second and fourth Saturdays of the month, April through October. Admission to the track is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and youths age 11-17, and $1 for children 10 and under. “We offer a good night of action racing,” Deal noted. “And we appreciate our loyal fans and friends who appreciate good racing. At Orange County Speedway, we want the fans to have a sense of belonging to the sport.”

This is where short-track racing is done right. TERRY DEAL

Photo courtesy Orange County Speedway

Orange County Speedway LOCATION: 9740 NC Highway 57, Rougemont, NC 27572 OWNER: Melvin Stanley RACING DIRECTOR/GM: Terry Deal WEBSITE: www.ocstrack.com EMAIL: ocstrack@gmail.com PHONE: 336-364-1222 EVENT SCHEDULE: 2nd, 4th Saturdays, April through October; most races begin 7 p.m. with qualifying under way about 5:30 p.m. ADMISSION: Adults, $10; Seniors, youths 11-17, $8; 10 and under, $1

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919 ›› HOMEWORK

Stay Safe Out There This Summer Dehydration

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

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

Water Safety Staying safe in and around water is usually accomplished with common sense – especially if alcohol is left out of the equation. It’s not just kids who are in danger of drowning or other water-related injury; adults, usually focused on keeping kids safe, fail to take appropriate precautions for themselves. Residents with pools or spas at home should follow the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission’s suggestions, available at www.cpsc.gov. To stay safe in and around bodies of water, here are some safety tips to follow when fishing, boating, or just soaking it in:

• Learn to swim.

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

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

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

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

water in the lungs can pose a serious condition when a child goes to sleep. • Be aware of the dangerous “toos”: Too tired, too drunk, too much sun, too far from safety, too much strenuous activity.

• Know the swimming area — the shallows and the hazards. • Only dive when the area is clear and deep enough. If uncertain, always enter the water feet first (jump or walk in). Alcohol and drugs affect balance, judgment, coordination, swimming skills, and the body’s ability to stay warm. www.redcross.org/nc/raleigh/take-a-class.

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

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

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

area, know and adhere to the posted regulations.

• Learn CPR. To take a class visit:

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Snakebites

• Follow the rules. When swimming in a designated

• Stay sober.

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

The 919 area is home to a couple of different species of venomous snakes. According to David Allsbrook, manager at WakeMed Brier Creek Healthplex, the most common snakebites they see are from copperheads and water moccasins – which they treat with the antivenin Crofab. “We find with Crofab that our patients do not get such a big reaction,” he said. “Thankfully most of the snakes around here are not as venomous; however, they still pose a very real threat especially to children and older adults.” Allsbrook stressed the importance of common sense and watching the ground when walking. “As this area continues to grow, we are moving into rural areas where there used to be farmlands – and now it is residential,” he said. “With so many critters it is only expected we will see more and more of these types of injuries.” In the case of a bite, call 911 immediately. Doctors recommend not elevating the wound (keep the bite below the level of the heart) or attempting to cut the bite area or suck out the venom.

To avoid snakebites: •

Wear long pants and boots taller than the ankle.

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Make plenty of noise and vibration while walking.

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Do not approach snakes; avoid them.

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Do not expect rattlesnakes to make any noises.

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If the snake is dead, bringing it to the hospital is appropriate (but be careful, as dead snakes can reflexively bite for up to an hour).

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

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919 Magazine: Brier Creek Edition They took the long route to get to Brier Creek Country Club, but the busy Vammino family now enjoys the North Raleigh planned community’s lifestyle, from the healthy environment and friendly neighbors, to the easy access of so many conveniences.

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

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Community Events, School Happenings, Local Nightlife, Youth Sports and More, Pages 5-9

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

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

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

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919 ›› REGION

A Commitment to Bee Health Bayer CropScience Plans State-of-the-Art Facility at RTP Site Construction is under way on Bayer CropScience’s North American Bee Care Center, a 6,000 sq. ft. facility in Research Triangle Park. Housed in the Bee Care Center will be a full laboratory and teaching apiary; honey extraction and workshop space; interactive learning center; and meeting, training and presentation facilities for beekeepers, farmers and educators, as well as office space for graduate students. “At Bayer, we have been committed to bee health for more than 25 years,” said Jim Blome, President and CEO of Bayer CropScience LP. “The Bee Care Center is the latest example of our dedication to sustainable agriculture, and we hope to continue to provide the research necessary to ensure the health of colonies and honey bees around the world. Our scientists are working to help solve some of the most pressing honey bee health problems, as their importance to the global food supply cannot be overstated.”

Although the North American Bee Care Center will have its own honeybee colonies for teaching and demonstration purposes, the facility will be supported by other research apiaries located nearby – to coordinate and extend research projects directed toward bee health. The Bee Care Center, a hub to promote worldwide bee health initiatives, will serve to support scientific research and help educate stakeholders and the general public about the importance of honey bees to agriculture by providing pollination of crops that help meet the growing global demand for a nutritious and abundant food supply. In its recent comprehensive assessment on honey bee health, the U.S. Department of Agriculture noted that bees are suffering from a complex set of stressors, including parasites and diseases, lack of genetic diversity, and

inadequate nutrition, while stressing the need for collaboration and information sharing among all stakeholders as a critical component in promoting best management practices. The North American Bee Care Center is being created with these goals in mind. Bayer CropScience is also expanding its Clayton research apiary, known as “Beesboro,” to include an approximately 1,200-square-foot building with an

office, a wintering cold room, extraction area, bee hive maintenance area and storage areas. This facility is expected to be operational in late summer 2013. For more information, visit www.bayercropscience.us/

Big Acts Ready for World Of Bluegrass in Raleigh The International Bluegrass Music Association’s annual World of Bluegrass convention is coming to Raleigh. Scheduled for Sept. 27-28 at the Red Hat Amphitheater, performers include Grammy-winning Steep Canyon Rangers backing up Steve Martin (the comedian and banjo player) with 1980s pop star Edie Brickell (known for her work with the New Bohemians); a group including Alison Kraus, Del McCoury, Bela Fleck, Tony Rice, Jerry Doublas and Sam Bush; and the Punch Brothers, featuring Nickel Creek mandolinist Chris Thile. The overall convention is Sept. 24-28 in Raleigh, following several years of meeting in Nashville. This is the first of three years scheduled in North Carolina. The International Bluegrass Music Awards are Sept. 26.

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Rolesville Community Business Expo Includes Rolesville High Ribbon-Cutting Doors open at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23 for the Rolesville Community Business Expo at Rolesville High School, 1099 East Young St. A special ribbon-cutting for the new campus is at 3 p.m. Afterwards, attendees can visit local businesses and get an up close view of the school. For more information â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or to rent a display booth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; call Jenny at 919-562-7069 or email jenny@rolesvillechamber.org.

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919 ›› FINAL BELL

Raleigh Ranks Third in U.S. of

AMERICAN BOOMTOWNS

Raleigh-Cary

City People are Moving to SOURCE: The Fiscal Times

SOURCE: Bloomberg

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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RALEIGH

Best Regional Airport in North America SOURCE: World Airport Awards

Research Triangle Ranked

8th in U.S.

As 'Hot Spot for Technology Jobs' SOURCE: Bright Labs

FASTEST GROWING CITY IN AMERICA SOURCE: U-Haul, 2012

Raleigh

#2 City

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A new report ranks Raleigh as the second best city in the U.S. to launch a new small business, trailing only Atlanta in the calculations. Factors considered ranged from funding availability to a local economic health. “(Raleigh) is highly educated (with almost half the population having a college degree) and the cost of living is very low,” the report said. “Research is a huge industry in Raleigh, and the presence of Duke and UNC nearby contributes talent to the job pool.” Following Raleigh in the rankings were Austin, TX; Tulsa, OK; Oklahoma City, OK; Tampa, FL; Seattle, WA; Minneapolis, MN; Houston, TX; and Omaha, NB. SOURCE: Nerdwallet

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Best City for Working Mothers:

RALEIGH #14 SOURCE: Forbes

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