919 ‹‹ SYLLABUS
Features
On The Cover
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Follow Your Dreams Cedar Fork Student Reaches Great Heights of Success
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Music, Crafts, Trivia West Regional Library Hosts Variety of Special Events
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Grease is the Word Green Hope High School Presents Spring Musical
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PCHS Catamount Gala Discount Tickets for Auction And Dinner until Feb. 14
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Lessons of Life A Dance Education Can Instill Life Skills, Values
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Weight Loss, Performance Orangetheory Fitness Brings Ultimate Science, Technology to Working Out
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Spring Sports Previews Check Out Local High School Coaches’ Outlook
Town of Morrisville Mayor Mark Stohlman Photo by Marlana Semenza
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Planners 7 8 9 9 11
Community Events School Events Extracurricular Activities Community Sports St. Patrick’s Day Events
A Positive Impact
The Chef’s Academy Supports Local Food Scene, Community
Time Together
Scott Family Living The Life in Morrisville
Departments 6
Publisher’s Notes
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Food Break
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Advertisers Index
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Bulletin Board
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919 Final Bell
WATCH THE NEW VIDEO ON PAGE 46
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Take the Pledge! Remember: Don’t Text And Drive in the 919
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How to Expand the Roadways? New Mayor Stohlman Puts Traffic Atop His Priority List
Don’t text and drive in the
no message is that important.
919 ›› NOTES Publisher
Springing into Action
Suzy Beth Sarver
Welcome to the February/March issue of 919 Magazine-Morrisville/RTP. There are so many changes taking place here in the Triangle, and the staff at 919 Magazine is staying on top of their game, uncovering the stories, the people and the places that make living here so special. This issue is actionpacked with many suggestions on what to GO, SEE and DO in the 919. • First up, I want to introduce the new Mayor of Morrisvile, Mark Stohlman. Read about his efforts to put the traffic issue in Morrisville at the top of his priority list. Read all about his plans for Morrisville’s future, starting on Page 26. • Meet Rohan Tapiawala, our Student Profile for this issue. WOW! What an amazing young man. He’s on his way to a career in medicine, with aspirations to become a doctor – and he’s only 10 years old. Visit Rohan on Page 12. • Next, we feature a good friend, Chef Jeff Bane from The Chef’s Academy in Morrisville. Chef Bane is an incredible role model, Campus President and Dean at at the unique local educational institution. Learn what he’s whipping up for 2014, beginning on Page 14. • Also meet a new face in Morrisville, local resident Franchescha Scott. She’s a busy single mother with two active boys, Ronald and Christopher. See how this family is making Morrisville their home and their future. And we have so many other exciting items to share with you in this issue including: Our listings of St. Patrick’s Day events is on Page 11; the local spring sports previews for Green Hope and Panther Creek high schools begin on Page 42; and our Don’t Text and Drive in the 919 Campaign information can be found on Page 24. I urge you to take the pledge and please encourage your teens and loved ones to also sign up – and take a stand against texting and driving. This senseless act is causing accidents and tragedies every day. No message is that important…it can wait. I want to thank all the citizens of Morrisville-RTP for sharing your lives with us since the launch of 919 Magazine in the community. A special thank you goes to our 919 Magazine advertisers, who understand the concept and what it means to have a hometown publication direct mailed to everyone in the community. We appreciate your contributions and encourage all of our readers to visit the advertisers in this issue and let them know how much you appreciate their businesses in your local community.
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919 ‹‹ PLANNER COMMUNITY EVENTS
FEBRUARY 2/1
Black History Month
2/11-13, 25-27
Camp Pump it up Jump-N-Art Age 4-12 3 Day Camp, $100 fee; 1 Day Camp, $35 fee Pump It Up 10700 World Trade Blvd 919-828-3344 www.pumpitupparty.com/raleigh-nc
2/13
Morrisville Chamber Member Meet- Up 5-7 pm; $10 fee Trali Irish Pub & Restaurant 3107 Grace Park Dr 919-463-7150 www.morrisvillechamber.org
2/14
Valentine’s Day
2/14 2/1, 3/15
Family Game Design Play Day Age 8-up; $45 fee 9 am-12 pm Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org www.chAPPter1.com
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Groundhog Day
2/5-26, 3/5-26
Mommy and Me Sports and Fitness Age 18m-3 yrs; $40 fee 10-10:45 am Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
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Harpist Angela Fanlo
Valentine’s Day Parents Date Night Out Event 6-10 pm; $20 fee Pump It Up 10700 World Trade Blvd 919-828-3344 www.pumpitupparty.com/raleigh-nc
2/15
Little Sweethearts Valentine’s Day Dance Parent and Child, age 2-up 2-3 pm; free Open Arts Dance, Music and Yoga Studio 1222 Copeland Oaks Dr 919-651-0447 www.openartsnc.com
2/16
Literary Trivia Series 2 pm; free West Regional Library 4000 Louis Stephens Dr Register at 919-463-8500 www.wakegov.com/libraries
2 pm; free West Regional Library 4000 Louis Stephens Dr 919-463-8500 www.wakegov.com/libraries
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2/10-3/3, 3/10-31
New Morrisville Chamber Members Luncheon
Preschool Sports and Fitness Age 3-5; $40 fee; 2-2:45 pm Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org 919 Magazine MV
President’s Day
2/17
11:30 am-1 pm Morrisville Chamber of Commerce 260 Town Hall Dr, Ste A 919-463-7150 www.morrisvillechamber.org www.919Magazine.com
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3/13
7 pm; free West Regional Library 4000 Louis Stephens Dr Register at 919-463-8500 www.wakegov.com/libraries
5:30-7:30 pm Tickets: $10, Chamber members; $20, non-members West Park Tavern 2734 NC Hwy 55, Cary 919-463-7150 www.morrisvillechamber.org
Stephanie Levine, Hypnotherapist
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KNOW Spring Networking
An Evening with Dr. Scott Update on Wake Tech’s RTP campus 5:30-7:30 pm Morrisville Chamber of Commerce 260 Town Hall Dr, Ste A 919-463-7150 www.morrisvillechamber.org
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PCHS Catamount Gala Auction and Gala Panther Creek Athletic Booster Club Benefit Brier Creek Country Club Silent auction: 6:30 pm Dinner, live auction: 8:30 pm Tickets: $50 until Feb. 14; $55 after www.panthercreekathletics.com
3/9
Daylight Savings Time
2 am: Move clocks ahead one hour
Spring Sports Parent Night
3/17
St. Patrick’s Day
3/20
Spring Equinox
3/29
$3 a person or $5 a family fee 10 am Lake Crabtree County Park 1400 Aviation Pkwy 919-460-3390 www.wakegov.com
RECURRING Feb/Mar
Pop-In Playtime Open Jumps $7 fee; M-F, 10 am-4 pm Pump It Up 10700 World Trade Blvd 919-828-3344 www.pumpitupparty.com/raleigh-nc
Feb/Mar
Western Wake Farmers Market
3/13
Senior St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon Age 55-up; $1 fee; 12 pm Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
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7 pm Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pkwy 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net
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Wildflower or Weed
Ash Wednesday
PC’s Got Talent
President’s Day
First Day of Spring
Mardi Gras
2/1
WCPSS School Holiday
3/1
10 am Lake Crabtree County Park 1400 Aviation Pkwy 919-460-3390 www.wakegov.com
FEBRUARY
2/17
MARCH Bluebird Trail Hike
SCHOOL EVENTS
9:30 am-12 pm, Saturdays 1221 Morrisville Carpenter Rd 919-389-2186 www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org
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Senior Game Night Age 55-up; 6-8 pm, Wednesdays Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org www.919Magazine.com
6:30-8:30 pm Green Hope High 2500 Carpenter Upchurch Rd 919-380-3700 www.greenhopehigh.wcpss.net
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Dance Showcase 7 pm Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pkwy 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net
MARCH 3/6-8 Musical Performance (Grease) 7-9:30 pm Green Hope High Auditorium 2500 Carpenter Upchurch Rd 919-380-3700 www.greenhopehigh.wcpss.net
3/7 Career Fair 7:30-10:30 am Green Hope High 2500 Carpenter Upchurch Rd 919-380-3700 www.greenhopehigh.wcpss.net
3/14 International Festival 7:30 am-2:30 pm Green Hope High 2500 Carpenter Upchurch Rd 919-380-3700 www.greenhopehigh.wcpss.net
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919 ‹‹ PLANNER 3/18
3/22-23
2/3-17
6:30 pm Cedar Fork Elementary 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-388-5240 www.cedarfork.weebly.com
J.S. Dorton Arena 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh 919-228-9867 www.nuvyug.net
Age 9-12; $50 fee Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
International Night
3/25
Chorus Concert
Nuv Yug’s India Fest
NIGHTLIFE Feb/Mar
7 pm Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pkwy 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net
TraLi Irish Pub & Restaurant
3/27
Oh’ Mulligans Sports Pub Grill
Band POPS Concert 7 pm East Cary Middle 1111 SE. Maynard Rd 919-466-4377 www.eastcaryms.wcpss.net
3/31-4/4
WCPSS School Holiday Spring Break
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES EVENTS 2/1
Camp Gladiator Free Workout and Food Drive 9 am Pullen Park 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh 512-494-6966 x6 katiecarmichael@campgladiator.com www.campgladiator.com/raleigh
2/14
Valentine’s Day Parents Date Night Out Event 6-10 pm; $20 fee Pump It Up 10700 World Trade Blvd 919-828-3344 www.pumpitupparty.com/raleigh-nc
3107 Grace Park Dr 919-651-9083 www.traliirishpub.com
Feb/Mar
Texas Hold ‘em, 7 pm Thu, Sat 100 Jerusalem Dr 919-465-1900 www.ohmulligans.com
Feb/Mar
Carolina Ale House Live Trivia Tue, 8-10 pm 7981 Skyland Ridge Pkwy 919-957-4200 www.carolinaalehouse.com
COMMUNITY SPORTS REGISTRATIONS CAMPS, LESSONS 2/3-17
Youth Soccer Registration Age 4-12; $50 Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
Junior Boys Basketball Registration Age 13-15; $66 fee Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
2/3-17
Adult Corporate Basketball Registration Age 18-up; $450 team Fee Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
3/13-4/24
TGA Premier Junior Golf PreK- 8th Grade; 5:30-6:30 pm Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center 1301 Morrisville Pkwy 919-530-9355 www.playtga.com/westwakecounty
Feb/Mar
Senior Flex and Balance Age 55-up; 10:30-11:30 am Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center 1301 Morrisville Pkwy 919-463-6900 www.townofmorrisville.org
Youth Developmental Baseball Registration Age 5-8; $50 Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
2/3-17
7-11 pm Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd, Cary theagapiandhopegala@gmail.com www.theagapiandhopegala.org
Age 9-12; $50 Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
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2/22
The Agapi & Hope Gala
Girls Youth Softball Registration
Boys Youth Baseball Registration
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919 ›› PLANNER WALKS, RACES, RIDES, GOLF 2/8
Krispy Kreme Challenge Benefitting NC Children’s Hospital 8:30 am NC State University Memorial Belltower 2011 Hillsborough St, Raleigh info@krispykremechallenge.com www.krispykremechallenge.com
2/9
34th Annual Run for the Roses 5K Benefitting Canines for Service and Team RWB NC 12:30 pm Dorothea Dix Campus 805 Ruggles Dr, Raleigh 919-434-7700 www.ncroadrunners.org/runfortheroses
2/22
3/8
Benefitting No Raleigh Ministries, Christian Library Int, Raleigh Rescue Mission, Resources for Seniors. 9 am-12 pm Grace Community Church 6561 Meridien Dr, Raleigh 919-862-8521 www.gracecommchurch.com
Benefitting Trinity Academy of Raleigh 7 am Trinity Academy of Raleigh 10224 Baileywick Rd, Raleigh 919-829-3663 www.secondempireraceraleigh.com
Miles for Missions 5K
3/1
11th Annual Umstead Marathon 9 am William B. Umstead State Park 8801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh 919-571-4170 committee@umsteadmarathon.com www.umsteadmarathon.com
Stubborn Warrior: Spring Rush 5K Benefitting Wounded Warriors Family Support 8 am Dorothea Dix Campus Umstead Dr, Raleigh 919-802-5334 stubbornwarriorevents@gmail.com www.stubbornwarrior.com
Tobacco Road Marathon Benefitting JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Global Research 7 am Thomas Brooks Park 9008 Green Level Church Rd, Cary 919-949-9263 www.tobaccoroadmarathon.com
Cupid’s Undie Run Benefitting Children’s Tumor Foundation 12 pm Natty Greene’s Pub & Brewery 505 W. Jones St, Raleigh info@cupidsundierun.com www.cupidsundierun.com
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919 ‹‹ PLANNER
ST. PATRICK’S DAY EVENTS 3/1
St. Paddy’s Run Green 8K and Kilt Run 2 pm Moore Square, Raleigh info@n0grunclub.com www.nogrunclub.com
3/1
St. Baldrick’s Head-Shaving Event, Sponsored by Napper Tandy’s and The Hibernian Benefitting St. Baldrick’s Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research 10 am-8 pm; Glenwood South, Raleigh 919-740-2161 www.stbaldricks.org
3/14-17
St. Patrick’s Weekend Celebration Fri, Sat 11 am-1 am Sunday 11 am-9 pm Monday 11 am-12 pm Live music; food and drink specials Saint’s and Scholars Irish Pub 909 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh 919-878-8828 www.saintsandscholarspub.com
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3/17
Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Wearin O’ Green Festival 10 am Moore Square, Raleigh chair@raleighstpats.org www.raleighstpats.org
3/17 St. Patrick’s Day Party 11 am- 2 am Live music, bag pipers, Traditional Irish food, drink specials The Piper’s Restaurant and Tavern 8304 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh 919-676-7413 www.thepiperstavern.com
3/17
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 8-12 pm; Magic Pipers playing live; drink and food specials O’Malley’s Pub and Restaurant 5228 Holly Ridge Dr, Raleigh 919-787-1234 www.facebook.com/omalleys.raleigh
3/29
St. Baldrick’s Head-Shaving Event, Benefitting St. Baldrick’s Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research Saints & Scholars Irish Pub 909-106 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh 919-631-3303 www.stbaldricks.org
3/15, 3/17
Happy St. Patrick’s Day: Live Music all day 11am-12am Tir Na Nog 218 South Blount St, Raleigh 919-833-7795 www.tnnirishpub.com
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Traditional Irish Music and Dance 3/15 Parade; 3/17 St. Patrick’s Day Starts in the afternoon and continues until dusk Trali Irish Pub and Restaurant 3107 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville (919) 651-9083 www.traliirishpub.com/new-location
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919 ›› STUDENT PROFILE
BIG DREAMS
At Age 10, Rohan Tapiawala Already Planning a Medical Career – and More cultures. “I enjoy reading and writing as I can (learn) about new things,” said Similar to many 10-year-old boys, Rohan, who noted he hopes Rohan Tapiawala likes to dream. And – make no mistake – his dreams are big. to get published some day. “When I write, I can “When I grow up, I want to express my passion with become a doctor, because I want to a pencil and paper. I like help people. I am fascinated by how to explain my thinking, doctors work in a tense situation,” said because I love to show my Rohan, a Cedar Fork Elementary theories, and show people School 5th Grader. In fact, he’s so my style of thinking.” fascinated with pursuing a medical Rohan credits his career that he’s already attending parents for his inspiration. summer camps and workshops “My mom inspires me sponsored by WakeMed for young people to learn more about the medical because she works hard and is a great role model profession. “I enjoy the hands-on of patience,” he explained. experience with different important “Also, my dad, because aspects of various medical careers.” he has achieved so much, But the son of Dhaval and and is still climbing the Pinky Tapiawala of Morrisville is ladder of success.” not single-minded; he has a wide With so much going range of interests and talents. He’s on, though, Rohan still recognized for his strength in both finds time to be a kid reading and math (and accepted and have fun. “I love into the Single Subject Acceleration program for mathematics). He’s won student quiz competitions. One of his paintings won an award at the North Carolina State Fair. In order to learn about Indian history and culture, he attends Gurukul – a religious and cultural organization that teaches Hindu scriptures, prayers and literature. Rohan also has musical talent, playing both classical piano and keyboard for six years – training at the Village Music School in Cary. He also loves to write stories and read, especially mystery novels and books related to science and different By G. CLEVELAND KILGORE 919 Magazine Writer
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to watch movies – both Hollywood and Bollywood movies. I love Tom and Jerry (cartoons), and in sthe ummer I love to swim for long hours,” he said. “I also enjoy playing with my two younger brothers. At times I like to be silly and be a clown to make them laugh.” Rohan’s mother said he loves to help everyone and make everyone laugh and be happy. “We are very proud of Rohan and hope he reaches great heights of success,” she said. “We hope he dreams big and achieves big.”
I am fascinated by how doctors work in a tense situation. ROHAN TAPIAWALA CEDAR FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5TH GRADER
Rohan Tapiawala Profile AGE: 10 SCHOOL: Cedar Fork Elementary (5th Grade) PARENTS: Pinky and Dhaval Tapiawala RESIDENCE: Morrisville SIBLINGS: Kunal, 4 (Discovery Tech Preschool); Viraj, 1 INTERESTS: Reading, writing, movies, painting, Chess, board games
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919 ›› PERSONALITY PROFILE
The Chef’s Academy’s Positive Impact Chef Jeffrey Bane Proud to Support Triangle Food Scene and Community By G. CLEVELAND KILGORE 919 Magazine Writer
For 10 years, Chef Jeffrey Bane created culinary delights at some of the best resorts in the world, working in New Zealand, France, Austria, Spain and in many U.S. ski areas – but none of those experiences gave him
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the same professional satisfaction he now experiences in Morrisville, NC. “Being a witness to the transformation students make when they go through our program gives me a great feeling,” said Bane, who moved to the Triangle as Dean at The Chef’s Academy in Perimeter Park three years ago and added the title of Campus President in 2012. “It is a lot more than the skills and talents we nurture in our kitchens. Students learn about professionalism and the business of being a chef over the course of 18 months. It is not what we see on TV. They leave us ready to work hard to achieve their goals in life.” The Chef’s Academy is the Culinary Division of Indiana-based Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers more than 40 degree programs in five schools of study. More than 5,000 students altogether are enrolled at the college’s 12 campuses,
Jeffrey Bane Profile RESIDENCE: PROFESSION: FAMILY: PETS: INTERESTS:
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its online division and The Chef’s Academy. A second academy opened at the 4.37-acre campus in Morrisville in 2011, where Bane said students become prepared and marketable graduates entering the fields of culinary arts, pastry arts, and hospitality and restaurant management through classroom and experiential instruction that sets up expectations for the real-life industry. “I jumped at the chance to be an instructor at The Chef’s Academy when the school opened in Indianapolis in 2006,” said Bane, who also serves at the National Dean overseeing curriculum at both TCA locations. “It is a lot like a seasonal position at a resort. Every 10 weeks the schedule changes with the students, we get to discuss the details of cuisine with like-minded people and we are surrounded by students that have the most drive and passion for their schoolwork than anywhere I have ever been,” Bane said. “It hasn’t gotten old in over seven years and I don’t think it ever will.” Bane, who also lives in Perimeter Park, is a well-trained chef, holding Associate’s degrees in culinary arts and in baking and pastry – as well as a Bachelor’s degree in food service from
I feel like our school is having a positive impact in the Triangle and we will help to shape the food scene in the years to come.
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Johnson and Wales, and a Masters in leadership development from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods University. He’s also a certified Executive Chef and Culinary Educator from the American Culinary Federation and has earned several medals from cooking and ice sculpture competitions in the Midwest. Not only has Bane received numerous professional recognitions and awards over the years, he is heavily involved in industry organizations – including the North Carolina Chapter of the American Culinary Federation, Wake Educational Partnership board, the North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation, and ProStart High School programs. Plus, he and The Chef’s Academy are heavily involved in the community, supporting the Food bank of Eastern and Central Carolina with special events and fundraisers, participating in Triangle Chef Showdown and the Students Against Hunger event, facilitating
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Chef Sherry Stolfo’s Military Meals for Moms, and working with many other efforts. “We also helped with the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction last November and had Chef Eric Gephart win the competition during the event,” said Bane. “We look forward to being a part of the event again in 2014.”
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It all gives Bane a significant amount of pride about The Chef’s Academy. “I get a lot of joy when I go out to eat and discover there is a TCA student working in the kitchen,” he noted. “I feel like our school is having a positive impact in the Triangle and we will help to shape the food scene in the years to come.”
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919 ››919 VOLUNTEER ›› FAMILY PROFILE
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Franchescha Scott, Young Sons Enjoy Living in Morrisville, Time Together By G. CLEVELAND KILGORE 919 Magazine Writer
Franchescha Scott is only a oneyear resident of Morrisville, but she already feels at home – and looks forward to more years in the community with her two young sons. “I enjoy living in my community because I am close to everything,” said Scott, a native of Dallas, TX. “The convenience of having the market, community center, and school nearby is really nice.” Scott attended Bennett College in Greensboro and secured her Bachelor of Science degree at UNC-Greensboro, and 16
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now works as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo in the Brierdale Shopping Center. When growing up in Texas, Scott visited both Russia and Denmark, as part of the People to People Ambassador Program. “The program takes students and professionals to all seven continents in order to bridge cultural and political borders through education,” she explained. “We were on this trip for 2 months and I met different families, learned about other cultures, visited various museums and historical sites.” The experience spawned an interest in travel, but she also enjoys dining out and trying new foods, watching the Food www.919Magazine.com
I get the most pleasure out of seeing my kids smile and laugh. FRANCHESCHA SCOTT MORRISVILLE RESIDENT
Network on television, dancing, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family – and family includes 7-yearold Christopher (a student at Bethesda Elementary School) and 5-year-old Ronald (who attends Victorious Praise). “They enjoy playing football, reading and playing with their Nintendo and Leapfrog games,” said Scott, February | March 2014
who noted that Christopher is an honor student in the Academically or Intellectually Gifted Program and that Ronald will be promoted to kindergarten in August. The family also spends time together on various outings to such places as Marbles, Frankies and Monkey Joes. “I get the most pleasure out of seeing my kids smile and laugh,” she said.
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February Library Events Range From Music, to Crafts, to Trivia In February, West Regional Library – which serves Morrisville – hosts a variety of special events on topics ranging from music and crafts, to trivia, and, of course, books. Among the events: • 4 p.m., Feb. 3: A free one-hour informal session that provides one-on-one personal reading recommendations and short talks on books related to African-American history. • 5 p.m., Feb. 4: A free one-hour informal session that provides one-on-one personal reading recommendations and short talks on books related to the romance genre. • 2 p.m., Feb. 8: Angela Fanlo on harp is featured in a free hour-long music program. • 2 p.m., Feb. 9: In this free hour-long session, librarians offer suggestions and techniques on finding online books and navigating the library’s catalog of Ebooks (which numbers more than 1,000). • 6:30 p.m., Feb. 13: Bianca Howard, a community education specialty with the
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city of Raleigh, gives a free, informative hour-long program on odorless, year-round composting. Registration is requested at 919-463-8500. • 2 p.m., Feb. 16: West Regional continues its popular free monthly literary trivia series for all ages. Soda and pretzels will be served. Registration is requested by calling 919-463-8500. • 10 a.m., Feb. 19: Learn how to turn empty mylar bags into totes using only scissors and duct tape. Materials are provided (or bring your own bags to recycle). The program is free for age 16 and older. Registration is requested by calling 919-463-8500 for this 90-min. program. • 7 p.m., Feb. 20: Hypnotist and spiritual coach Stephanie Levine shares the truth and discusses hypnotheraphy. Registration is requested for this hourlong program by calling 919-463-8500. • 10 a.m., Feb. 26: In it’s continuing monthly Book Bites series, West Regional staff and attendees discuss book featuring
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African American authors in the fiction genre. A snack is served, along with suggested titles to read. Registration is requested at 919-463-8500. • 2 p.m., Feb. 26: Instruction is offered on using Microsoft Excel and other online resources for simple budget planning. Registration is requested by calling 919-463-8500. • 7 p.m., Feb. 26: Artisan Jennifer Mahaffey discusses books as works of true art and displays her own work at this information, hour-long, drop-in session. West Regional Library is located at 4000 Louis Stephens Drive. For additional information, call 919-463-8500 or visit www.wakegov.com/libraries.
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Green Hope High Presents ‘Grease” as Spring Musical Green Hope Fine Arts Department and the Green Hope Fine Arts Boosters present “Grease” at 7 p.m. on March 6-8 (plus a 1 p.m. matinee on March 8) at the campus auditorium. Tickets purchased in advance at www. greenhopefinearts. org or the main office at GHHS during lunch the week of the show (10:30 a.m.-11:10 a.m., Mon-Fri) are $10 for adults and $5 for students (with ID). Tickets at the door are $12 for adults and $5 for students with ID. The story for the musical focuses on the nostalgia of the 1950s and the beginnings of rock and roll music and the American teenager. Cast members include: Adam Keller (Danny), Lilly Rashid (Sandy), Hunter James (Rizzo), Jason Zwierzynski (Kenickie), and Danielle Livolsi (Frenchy). Jamie Gorski, GHHS Theatre Arts Director, is directing the production. Others involved in the production include: Maggie Cook (music director), Nikki Pilson (dance director), Carol Myers (music accompanist), and Ian Robson (master set carpenter). For more information on the production of “Grease”, call 919-380-3700 or email jgorksi@wcpss.net.
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Panther Creek High’s Catamount Gala March 8; Dinner, Auction Raise Funds for Athletic Teams Panther Creek High School’s Athletic Booster Club hopes to raise at least $25,000 in March to support sports programs on the campus – and supporters purchasing tickets before the end of February can obtain a discount. The 2014 Catamount Gala Auction and Dinner is Saturday, March 8, at Brier Creek Country Club. The event includes a silent auction 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., plus dinner (including appetizers and dessert) and a live
auction beginning at 8:30 p.m. A full cash bar also is available at the event. Auction items include vacation getaways, wine, teeth whitening, braces, autographed memorabilia, special PCHS apparel and other items, golf packages and much more, according to David Risk, Athletic Booster Club president. Tickets purchased by Feb. 14 cost only $50 each (tickets purchased afterwards are $55, though that price is subject to change). Tickets are available by visiting www.panthercreekathletics. “All PCHS families, coaches and administration are invited to attend the event, as well as our Athletic Booster Club corporate sponsors,” Risk said. “The Catamount Gala Auction and Dinner is one of our largest fundraisers, and our goal for the event is to bring the PCHS
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athletic community together to help support the athletic department at PCHS.” PCHS ABC is a volunteer organization committed to providing the student-athletes at the school with the very best facilities, equipment, protection and opportunities. In order to provide these opportunities, the ABC must raise approximately twothirds of the annual athletic budget. In addition to funding a majority of the annual operating budget, the Athletic Boosters Club has raised funds for facility maintenance, activity buses, field renovation, coaching clinics, weight room additions, exterior storage building, equipment and uniforms – just to name a few things. Brier Creek Country Club is located at 9400 Club Hill Drive in North Raleigh. For more information on the event, visit www.panthercreekathletics.com.
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Students Perform for Ronald McDonald House Families Musical Theater students at Open Arts in Morrisville spread some holiday cheer in December at the Ronald McDonald House in Durham. The performers, varying in age from 6 to 13 years old, sang, danced, and acted in a 20-minute mini musical entitled “North Pole Musical” for the families at a nightly dinner gathering. The Musical Theater program at Open Arts focuses on teaching vocal music and theater dance skills to a mixed-age class of both boys and girls. “The musical theater program is a unique offering that has become very popular because it allows young kids and teens to work together and learn important skills that can be useful in a variety of settings including auditions for major plays, musicals, and productions,” said Director Maia Wirth. She also pointed out that community performances for local non-profits such as the Ronald
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Congressman Reviews Morrisville Projects Funded with Federal Grant U.S. Rep. David Price visited Morrisville last fall to tour improvements to the Shiloh Community and visit local residents. Price reviewed progress on two sidewalk and road paving projects funded with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds:
McDonald House are an important part of the Open Arts program. “We want our kids to understand that one of the best ways to use their talents and gifts is in the service of others.” The students also performed the musical for the public at the Morrisville studio, located at 1222 Copeland Oaks Drive. More information can be found on the Open Arts website at www.openartsnc.com or by calling the studio at 919.651.0447.
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• One project constructed sidewalks along Church Street south of Barbee Road to link area residents with the Shiloh Community Park, the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, and the Luther Green Community Center. • The second project paved one of Morrisville’s last dirt roads – the portion of Barbee Road west of Church Street, and also installed sidewalks. For more information on participation opportunities in shaping the standards for new development in Morrisville, please visit www.townofmorrisville.org/twoplansandacode.
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How to Clear Morrisville’s Traffic Jam?
New Town Mayor Mark Stohlman Gives Priority to Finding Solutions
Last December, Mark Stohlman became the new mayor of the Town of Morrisville – one of the state’s fastest growing communities the past 20 years – in a close race against incumbent Mayor Jackie Holcombe. Stohlman is married and the father of two children. He served on the Morrisville Town Council 2007 to 2009, and 2011 until December 2013 when he became mayor. According to Stohlman, his primary responsibilities are to help set the monthly council meeting agendas, lead those meetings and attend various committee meetings on behalf of the town. On the fun side, he said the mayor is asked to attend business openings, Morrisville Chamber of Commerce events and is one of the official greeters for the President of the United States when he flies into Raleigh-Durham International Airport (such as when President Obama visited in January). But in his new role, Stohlman is also the council’s leader and sets the tone and direction the panel takes going forward. He kindly answered a few questions for the readers of 919 Magazine about his plans and the challenges facing the community.
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A Conversation with Town of Morrisville Mayor Mark Stohlman: Why did you decide to seek elective office? I was in front of the Town Council for issues related to our neighborhood’s HOA and was approached about running for office in 2007. I enjoyed helping our residents and thought it would be a good way to help even more citizens and businesses.
What prompted your decision to run for mayor in 2013? While on the Town Council, I often heard from citizens and businesses that wanted a team that focused on our local issues. I thought I could leverage my financial and business background to help one of Wake County’s fastest growing towns realize its potential.
Our two-lane, one-hundred-yearold roads just can’t take the volume (of traffic) and are failing. MARK STOHLMAN Mayor, Town of Morrisville
What do you consider the most important issue faced by the Town of Morrisville? Traffic. Our wonderful location near RDU, RTP, I-40, and I-540 has also created challenges as commuters from Cary, Apex and Holly Springs drive through Morrisville on their way to/from work. Our two-lane, one-hundredyear-old roads just can’t take the volume and are failing.
Do you have specific initiatives or projects that you expect to highlight this year?
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What do you enjoy most about raising your family and living in Morrisville? We have lived in the Morrisville area since 1995 and like the southern hospitality that’s been extended to us and couldn’t think of raising our family anywhere else. Morrisville is clean, safe, and full of recreational opportunities. Its location, adjacent to the area’s major work centers, is unmatched.
If you could change one thing about living in the area, what would it be? I’d widen Morrisville-Carpenter Road, McCrimmon Parkway, Church Street and NC 54! Okay, that’s more than one – but you get the picture.
Can you tell us about your life growing up? I grew up in Washington DC in the 1960s and 1970s, one of six children of Tom (an architect) and Jean (a housewife). It was incredible to grow up in the nation’s capital with the Vietnam War protests in full swing, civil rights victories and violence, and national museums and monuments as our playgrounds. It also was strange to live in a city that only voted for presidents; there were no state or local elections, and no representative to speak up for DC residents. Literally it was taxation without any representation. I was a big Washington Senator’s baseball fan until they left in 1971. I enjoyed our new hockey team, the Capitals, but they were awful in the early years. Luckily the Redskins won three Super Bowls when I lived I there!
What can you share with us about your personal life? I am married to Kelly, a Wake County Public School teacher who is currently taking a year off – and we have two children: Our 19-year-old son, Tyler, who attends UNC-Chapel Hill; and our 16-year-old daughter, Shannon, a junior at Cary Academy High School. We also have a 10-year-old snoodle (dog) named Marley. I’m currently the Controller for two companies in Research Triangle Park, Copernicus Group IRB and IRBNet. They are clinical trials services companies providing ethical and compliance oversight for human subject trials. In my spare time, I enjoy mountain biking near Lake Crabtree. I’m a lousy golfer, but still enjoy it when I can get the time. Prior to joining the Town Council, I spent two years renovating an old cottage at Lake Gaston and now enjoy weekends at the lake with friends and family. I want to learn how to play cricket and plan on joining one of Morrisville’s local leagues this year.
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Who was your inspiration growing up? My grandfather. He worked for the U.S. Department of Commerce helping countries recover from World War II through economic development. Anyone who voluntarily takes the six of us grandkids on summer trips for vacation deserves a medal.
What gives you the most joy or fulfillment in life? Seeing my kids succeed in school and become more independent each year. I am humbled to be an elected official with Morrisville and feel like I’m making a positive impact on the town.
Anything else you want 919 Magazine readers in Morrisville to know? I look forward to serving the residents and businesses of Morrisville as mayor and thank the other members of the town council and our staff for their dedication to making Morrisville the very best!
Mark Stohlman Profile POSITION: Mayor, Town of Morrisville AGE: 55 RESIDENCE: Weston Estates, Morrisville PROFESSION: Certified Public Accountant EDUCATION: BS in Business Administration, American University (Washington DC); Masters of Accounting, UNC-Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School; obtained NC CPA license in 1995 FAMILY: Wife, Kelly; son, Tyler (19); daughter, Shannon (16) PETS: Marley (snoodle) INTERESTS: Mountain biking, golf, renovating old houses, Carolina Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, Tar Heels
Town of Morrisville Profile ** USPS ZIP CODE: 27560 SIZE: 8.3 sq. mi. POPULATION: 18,576 DIVERSITY: White, 54% Asian, 27.2% Black, 12.9% Hispanic, 5.9% MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $70,331 MEDIAN AGE: 32.5 ** 2010 Census data, other sources
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Dancing Through the Lessons of Life By CHASTA HAMILTON CALHOUN
“Dancing Through Life” may be a song from the hit-musical Wicked, but the phrase accurately applies to children and adolescents who pursue dance training as an extracurricular activity. When properly taught at a school, studio, or conservatory, dance education instills life lessons, skills, and values that go beyond the studio and stage, making dance a beneficial activity that provides a lasting impact and a qualitative return on investment: • Dance training promotes confidence, poise, professionalism, and discipline, preparing youth for success in their academic, professional, and personal lives. • Dancers understand the benefits of organization, time management, and short and long-term goal planning.
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• Dance ignites creativity and sparks a lifelong passion for the performing arts. • Dance encourages teamwork, leadership, camaraderie, friendship, and networking. • Dancers realize the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle. • Dance teaches perseverance, respect, integrity, and the importance of a strong work ethic. Whether a student trains intensely in dance, takes one dance class per week, or uses dance as a cross-training opportunity, he/she will have a lasting experience that positively translates to every day, ordinary endeavors. Dancers do not just shine in class or on stage; they shine in life, too!
Chasta Hamilton Calhoun Owner/Artistic Director Stage Door Dance Productions 2720 Godley Lane, Suite 101 Raleigh, NC 27617 919-720-3036 www.stagedoordance.com
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Get an Update on Status of the New Wake Tech RTP/Morrisville Campus Wake Technical Community College President Dr. Stephen Scott will provide an update on the status of the school’s planned RTP/ Morrisville campus at the February Morrisville Chamber of Commerce Community Forums program.
The new campus is slated for completion in 2017. The $54.7 million first phase plans for two classroom buildings, an energy plant and will initially focus on information technology, business analytics and biotechnology.
“An Evening with Dr. Scott” is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Chamber office, 260 Town Hall Drive, Suite A, in Morrisville.
“The new Wake Tech facility will be a welcome and important asset to Morrisville,” said Carlotta Ungaro, Morrisville Chamber President. “An opportunity for networking is available prior to Dr. Scott’s presentation.”
Sponsored by The Chef’s Academy, the event provides a forum for Dr. Scott to review plans for the new campus, planned along Highway 54 (Chapel Hill Road), south of I-540. Admission is free, but registration is required at www.morrisvillechamber.org.
For more information, visit www.morrisvillechamber.org, email chamber@morrisvillechamber. org, or call 919-463-7150. To register to attend the session, visit www.morrisvillechamber.org.
Open Arts Plans Free Dance for Parents, Children Open Arts in Morrisville plans a free “Little Sweethearts Dance” for parents and children age 2 and up. The event – open to the public – is 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Morrisville studio, located at 1222 Copeland Oaks Drive. Space is limited and registration is required by visiting www.openartsnc. com or calling 919-651-0447.
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919 ›› COMMUNITY Cedar Fork Summer Camp Registration Begins March 3
swimming, field trips and other activities. Resident fees are $62 for all weeks, except for June 30-July 3 ($50). • Camp Cedar Fork and Camp Cedar Fork Jr. weekly camps are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and begin June 16, continuing through Aug. 15. Fees for the MondayFriday camps vary from $100 to $145 for residents, depending upon the camp and the week. Each week includes games, arts and crafts, dancing, swimming, sports, field trips and more.
Registration for summer camps at Cedar Fork Community Center begins March 3 for Morrisville residents. Camps are available for a variety of age groups, including ages 3-5; rising kindergarten students (Camp Cedar Fork Jr.) through rising 5th Graders (Camp Cedar Fork); and rising 6th Graders through rising 9th Graders (Middle School CIT Camp).
• Middle School CIT Camp is also 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 16 through Aug. 15. Resident fees for the Monday-Friday camps are $125 for all weeks, except for
• Camp Wiggle Worms – for youths age 3-5 — is 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 15 through Aug. 15. The Monday-Friday camps includes
June 30-July 3 ($100). Participants gain experience as Counselors in Training, learning leadership, communication and teamwork – while also enjoying field trips, swimming and other activities. Cost to register is $25, with final balances due May 16. Registration for non-residents begins March 17. A special Summer Camp Open House is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Cedar Fork Community Center, with camp staff available to answer questions. Cedar Fork Community Center is located at 1050 Town Hall Drive in Morrisville. For more information, call 919-463-7100. To register online prior to May 16, visit www. webtrac.townofmorrisville.org (call 919-4637110 to obtain a username and password).
Pump It Up Offers Parents a Valentine’s Night Out Opportunity Pump It Up can help parents celebrate their love this Valentine’s Day, with a special “drop off” event for children. The “Valentine’s Day Parents’ Date Night Out” event is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Pump It Up indoor facility, located at 10700 World Trade Blvd. (just
off I-540 in the Brier Creek area). Cost for the adult-supervised event — designed for ages 4-12 — is $20 per child ($15 for siblings), which includes dinner, movie, inflatable play, games, crafts and more. Tickets may be purchased at www. pumpitupparty.com/raleigh-nc. Call 919-828-3344 for more information.
Registration Under Way For Several Youth, Adult Spring Sports Leagues Registration begins Feb. 3 for several spring sports leagues for youths and adults in Morrisville. Sponsored by the Town of Morrisville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, the leagues’ are open to both residents and non-residents. Leagues include: • Youth Soccer: For ages 4-12, this league is divided into a variety of age groups for boys and girls. Games begin the week of April 7, with practices under way the week of March 17. Participants learn fundamentals, including passing, shooting, dribbling, rules and sportsmanship. Fee is $50 for residents and $75 for non-residents. • Junior Boys Basketball: For ages 13-15, the league’s games are Tuesdays and Saturdays beginning March 31, with practices under way the week of March 17. 32
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NC Wesleyan College Relocates From Morrisville North Carolina Wesleyan College’s Morrisville satellite campus – located at Perimeter Park for about 10 years – is relocating to the Miami North office park near Research Triangle Park. Based in Rocky Mount, the private school provides several
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degree programs for adults. The new facility is located at 4426 South Miami Blvd. More information on NCWC is available at www.ncwc.edu.
team fee, plus $25 for each individual non-residents on the team roster. Registration ends at 12 p.m., Feb. 28. League rules and registration information is available at www. townofmorrisville.org. For additional details, call 919-463-7110. February | March 2014
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RDU Plans Study on Best Use Of 1,600 Acres of Open Land
Registration begins Feb. 3 for youth baseball and softball in the Town of Morrisville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources leagues.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport plans a land use planning study through the Urban Land Institute of Washington, D.C. – designed to select responsible uses of open land not designated for aeronautical use.
Games for all leagues begin the week of April 7, with practices under way the week of March 17. Fees are $50 for residents (non-resident fees are $75, with registration beginning Feb. 17). Leagues include: • Coed Youth Developmental Baseball: For ages 5-8, this league helps little ones get started and learn the fundamentals of hitting and fielding. Ages 5-6 participate in T-ball, with ages 7-8 involved in “Coach Pitch”. • Boys Youth Baseball: Two leagues are available, “Kid/Coach Pitch” (Minors) for ages 9-10 and “Kid Pitch” (Majors) for ages 11-12. • Girls Youth Softball: Two leagues are offered, “Kid/Coach Pitch (modified Minors) for ages 9-10 and “Fastpitch” (Majors) for ages 11-12. League rules and registration information is available at www.townofmorrisville.org. For additional details, call 919-463-7110.
“In the environment in which we operate today, it is important for airports to look for new ways to generate revenue,” said RDU Airport Director Michael Landguth. “One of the greatest assets the airport owns is its property. The question we must ask ourselves is: How should RDU responsibly use its land that is not designated for aeronautical purposes in a manner that benefits the region, provides additional long-term revenue to the Airport Authority and complements the airport’s operation?”
or planning official. Each panel member is from outside of the region. During a five-day session in March 2014, panel members will interview representatives from the community, including local governments, private developers, community development corporations and other local organizations to address RDU’s land use issues and opportunities. An oral presentation, with recommendations, will be made that week, with a written report is expected within 90 days of the panel’s conclusion. The cost of the study is $125,000.
To answer this question, ULI is establishing an eight to 10 member panel of specialists, including a land economist, developer, urban land planner, transportation planner and mayor and/
Prestonwood Ladies Tennis Team 3rd at Nationals Prestonwood Country Club’s Ladies CTRL 3.5 Spring Adult 40 & Over tennis team finished third at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) National Championships in Indian Wells, CA, recently. Captained by Karen Coe and comprised of 14 members, the team was the first to represent Prestonwood in national competition in the club’s 25-year history. “Karen’s team, who were playing together for the first time due to recent USTA age division changes, proved to be a formidable opponent,” said Tennis Manager Julie Corcoran. “Overcoming the recent breast cancer diagnosis of teammate Colleen Ueland served as additional motivation to compete for the national title. Their success cannot be credited to any one teammate; their accomplishments were the ultimate display of teamwork.” 919 Magazine MV
Prestonwood Country Club is a private country club catering to nearly 1,900Triangle families. For information, visit www.prestonwood.com or call 919-467-2566.
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20 Residents Graduate Morrisville 101 Citizen’s Academy Morrisville 101 – a free annual citizen’s academy for residents to get a “behind-the-scenes” look at community services, the chance to meet and make connections with other civic-minded residents, and an opportunity to gain knowledge and make personal contacts – recently graduated its 2013 class. Last year’s program included five threehour sessions in September and October.
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Registration begins this summer for the Fall 2014 session of Morrisville 101. Any resident of Morrisville is welcome to participate. When registration opens, participants may sign up at www.townofmorrisville.org/msv101.
Short Takes Steve Haine is the new varsity men’s lacrosse coach at Panther Creek High School, moving from Durham Jordan where he coached the junior varsity team… Panther Creek High senior running back Dorrel McClain was the Offensive Player of the Year on the 2013 SWAC All-Conference Football Team. Joining McClain on the first team offense was PCHS senior offensive lineman Nick Palazzo. Catamounts on the first team defense were seniors J.T. Wise, Matt Powell, Terrence Lasater, and junior Juwan Byrd. Included on the second team: Alec Slusser, Gregg Storey, Philip Stone, and Jordan Betts…Green Hope High School was represented on the All-Conference first team by junior Luke Massei and wide receiver Eli Murrane. Bryce Dixon and Matt Wall were named to the second team… Che-Von Stone is the new principal at Cedar Fork Elementary School in Morrisville. Stone previously was assistant principal at the campus from 2008 to 2010…Louis Ambrico is a new Assistant Principal at Panther Creek High…Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, has moved its Raleigh station to a new location in the Globe Center complex, adjacent to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. For information, visit www.pilotdelivers.com…Bovenizer Orthodontics is now located at 2625 Green Level West Road in Cary, at the corner of Highway 55 and Green Level Road, in front of the High House Crossing (Harris Teeter) Shopping Center. For information, call 919-3034557 ...James Hedrick, Green Hope High School Principal since 2005, is moving to Athens Drive High School. His start date is undetermined. 919 Magazine MV
Winners of various NCTA awards and honors were announced and presented last fall at the NCTA 21 Awards Gala, attended by more than 800 leaders in technology and business. For more information, visit www.technology.org.
Graduates for 2013 included: Karsten Baumann, William Curtain, Ashish Fadnavis, Zoma Foster, Robert Foster, Ashish Jain, Purva Jain, Elise Johnson, Gregory Johnson, Jill Karr, Theresa Lostaglio, Theresa McClenny, Mary Elizabeth McIntosh, Manoj Pandya, Karyn Joy Rivera, Peter Rivera, Narendra Singh, Michelle Uphold, Martha Wheelock, and Rao Bond.
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Recent additions at Quintiles: Richard Relyea was elected to the Quintiles Transnational Holdings Inc. Board of Directors; and W. Scott Evangelista was named the new president, Integrate Commercial Services and Solutions…Dr. Harry Davis, economist for the North Carolina Bankers Association and Professor of Banking at Appalachian State University, addressed the state of the regional economy at the 12th Annual Economic Forecast Forum at the Sheraton Imperial at Research Triangle Park in January…Gentris, which provides pharmacogenomics and biorepository support for all phases of clinical studies and genomic biomarker programs and is located in Research Triangle Park, has opened a new services laboratory in Shanghai, China… Joel Thomas, is the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Alliance One International Inc., following the retirement of Robert Sheets. In addition, Nichlas Fink was promoted to Vice President Corporate Controller and Chief Compliance Officer; and Hampton Poole, was named Director of Supply
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Chain…North Carolina Families Accessing Services through Technology leased the 95,600 sq. ft. building at 4301 Research Commons in RTP…Mark Phillips was promoted to the new position of vice president of operations at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center at RTP…North Carolina Biotechnology Center president and CEO Norris Tolson is among the new North Carolina Business Hall of Fame Laureates…Drug discovery company SCYNEXIS Inc. appointed Dr. Vivian Doelling as Vice President of Animal Health…Glaxo Smith Kline Institute and Habitat for Humanity in Research Triangle Park donated six life-sized playhouses to local charity organizations recently… Quintiles has received Scrip Awards’ Best Contract Research Organization honors for the second year running, and Best Technological Development in Clinical Trials for Quintiles Infosario Safety System for the first time…BioAgilytix Labs has named life sciences veteran Jim Datin as the new CEO of the outsourced laboratory services company… Wake Forest-based PowerSecure sold its subsidiary, Innovative Electronic Solutions Lighting, to Morrisville-based Anuva Services. February | March 2014
919 ‹‹ COMMUNITY Classes Under Way at Orangetheory Fitness Classes are now under way at Orangetheory Fitness following the official grand opening on Jan. 30 at 1112 Market Center Drive in Park West Village in Morrisville. Orangetheory Fitness has group classes that mix strength and cardio training, according to owner Kristie Shifflette – who added that individuals utilize such equipment as free weights, suspension bands, bikes and treadmills involving a variety of different techniques and focus. For more information, call 919-883-9469 or visit www.orangetheoryfitness.com.
Pfeiffer Institute Reach Celebrates One Year Anniversary Pfeiffer Institute Reach is celebrating one year providing individual, couple and family therapy services in areas including anxiety, depression, stress, interpersonal issues, parenting issues and more at its Morrisville facility. A service of the Pfeiffer University Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Pfeiffer Institute Reach -- located at 600 Airport Boulevard, Suite 600 -- provides trained
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Exhibitors, Volunteers Sought for East Meets West Event Exhibitors, participants and volunteers are sought for the 2nd Annual East Meets West Food Festival, planned for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, along Town Hall Drive in Morrisville. A wide variety of food vendors and competition participants are expected, with cuisine ranging from southern and bar fare to Asian, Indian and food fusion. Performances and programming for the event will include several cultures -- and music from popular local bands. A number of children’s activities also are scheduled. Many sponsorship opportunities are available for local businesses. Lenovo and 919 Magazine already have committed to sponsoring the event, which is organized and presented by the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce. For sponsorship information, exhibitor details, or to volunteer for the event, visit www.eastmeetswestmorrisville.org.
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Residents and visitors lined Town Hall Drive last December to observe the Town of Morrisville Winterfest Parade, which included floats from community groups, clubs, churches, bands and other participants.
Morrisville’s Holiday Craft Fair in December at the Cedar Fork Community Center attracted holiday shoppers looking for unique gifts.
All Saints’ United Methodist Church celebrated its Christmas Eve in a Barn service at Page Farms, where families enjoyed fellowship, worship and Christmas stories. Photo courtesy of Caroline Merrill
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Morrisville Chamber of Commerce Annual Holiday Reception Joel Graybeal of Triangle Rock Club and Leigh Brierly of SunTrust Bank.
Desha Hollowell of Hollowell and Associates and Megan Cornish of Coastal Federal Credit Union
Chef Jennifer Leamons, Rudolph Bates, Kevin Petersen
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Local business representatives gathered in December at The Chef’s Academy for the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce Annual Holiday Reception.
Morrisville Mayor Mark Stohlman and Morrisville Chamber President Carlotta Ungaro draw the winning ticket in the Chamber’s $10,000 Raffle, won by Van Isley of Professional Builders Supply (who donated the winnings back to the Chamber).
Former Morrisville Mayor Jackie Holcombe and the Muthiyan Family celebrate the Christmas season at the Morrisville tree lighting. Photos by Ame Deaton
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Orangetheory Fitness Morrisville Works Whether your fitness goal is weight loss, performance, energy, or just overall health, Orangetheory Fitness works. Orangetheory Fitness Morrisville, a beautiful state-of-theart fitness facility owned by Kristie and Matt Shifflette of Chapel Hill, brings the ultimate in science and technology to working out. The Orangetheory Fitness workout is a unique science-based 60 min. total body program combining endurance, strength, and power training – three necessary components for people who want to transform their bodies. During the hour, members watch their heart rate move across the five zones as they go through bursts of optimized high intensity interval training. And because they are getting the results, members keep coming back. Just as important to the Shifflettes, though, is that Orangetheory Fitness members have fun and feel they are part of a family. “We work hard to know members’ names, fitness goals, and families – not because we should, but because we care,” said Kristie. “Seeing the smiles and looks of triumph when members reach their goals is what gets us out of bed in the morning.” Orangetheory Fitness participants say they are most motivated by their elite fitness coaches who eliminate the guesswork from their workouts. This
Full Name: Kristine Shifflette (Kristie) Age: 33 Position: Owner Years in Position: 1 Professional Background: 10 years in sales and account management Educational Background: Undergraduate degree from Georgetown University Family Information: married to Matt Shifflette for 7 years. 2 wonderful children. Jack 4 and Elle 2 ½ Hobbies/Interests: traveling, triathlons, cooking/entertaining, politics
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every day. “Lives are being changed in this very human to human business,” said Kristie. The Shifflettes are excited to be a healthy part of their community and good business neighbors. “We hope business and residents alike will come to appreciate our core values: honesty, humility, commitment, integrity, and respect,” said Kristie. Orangetheory Fitness is located at 1112 Market Center Drive, Morrisville. For more information, call 919-883-9469, email studio0133@orangetheoryfitness.com, or visit www.orangetheoryfitness.com.
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PRO Martial Arts Now Open in Morrisville PRO Martial Arts is now open at 1004 Lower Shiloh Way in Morrisville. Morrisville Mayor Mark Stohlman and other guests, residents and dignitaries were on hand in January for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting. The new training center provides
Morrisville Mayor Mark Stohlman (with help from a karate student) cuts the ribbon at the January Grand Opening of PRO Martial Arts at 1004 Lower Shiloh Way
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a wide range of instruction and activities, ranging from “Little Rhinos” training for youths age 3-5 and “Youth Basics” classes for age 6-12 — to “Leadership” training and “Kickboxing.” PRO Martial Arts is located just off Chapel Hill Road (Highway 54)
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Morrisville Police Department Officer Mike Deaton (left) and Sgt. Mark Champ visit PRO Martial Arts during January Grand Opening event
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Green Hope High
Women’s Soccer
Spring Sports Preview Baseball
HEAD COACH:
Michael Hoy
YEARS IN POSITION:
First year
OTHER COACHES:
Jordan Lewis, Rachel Wilde
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb. 12
FIRST GAME:
Feb 26 at Leesville Rd
HEAD COACH:
Michael Miragliuolo
2012-13 RECORD:
28-0
YEARS IN POSITION:
13
2012-13 PLAYOFFS:
6-0
OTHER COACHES:
Johnny Vargas, Michael
2012-13 HONORS:
State Champions
McDonnell, Nick Miller
COACH’S OUTLOOK: We hope to pursue the same
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb. 12
FIRST GAME:
Feb. 26 vs. Cardinal Gibbons
2012-13 RECORD:
22-6 (2nd in SWAC; final 8
standard of excellence in 2014.
Men’s Tennis
in state ) 2012-13 HONORS:
All-Conf: Daniel Weygandt, Thomas Yoder; 2nd team All-Conf: Luca Scelsi, Eric Gilbert, Jonathan Newbold; All-State and NC State game: Thomas Yoder
COACH’S OUTLOOK: We should be strong defensively and offensively, but we have to replace our two main starters from 2013. We have a lot of potential on the mound, but our young
HEAD COACH:
Kevin Taylor
YEARS IN POSITION:
5
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb. 17 (tryouts Feb. 12)
FIRST MATCH:
TBA
2012-13 RECORD:
18-2
2012-13 PLAYOFFS:
Lost in 4A state quarterfinals to eventual State Champion Millbrook
2012-13 HONORS:
Tri-9 Conference champion (16-0 record)
COACH’S OUTLOOK: This will be our rebuilding year after graduating six seniors, but our freshmen and sophomores
pitchers will have to prove themselves.
are developing quickly so we hope to be in the mix for another conference title.
Men’s, Women’s Track and Field HEAD COACHES:
Roger Collins, Firman Walden
YEARS IN POSITION:
Collins (9); Walden (2)
OTHER COACHES:
Jason Bochert, Greg Yvars
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb. 10
FIRST MEET:
Mar. 6 (dual meet vs. Cary)
2012-13 RECORD:
Men’s and Women’s teams
2012-13 PLAYOFFS:
10 qualifiers to state championship meet
2012-13 HONORS:
Girls’ team placed 2nd at conference
both 7-1 in dual meets
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Men’s Lacrosse HEAD COACH:
John Larkin
YEARS IN POSITION:
First year
OTHER COACH:
Scott Olive
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb. 12
FIRST GAME:
Feb. 26 vs. Pinecrest
COACH’S OUTLOOK: We are looking forward to the upcoming year.
Men’s Golf:
No information received
Softball:
No information received
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Panther Creek High
Baseball HEAD COACH:
Dan Hall
YEARS IN POSITION:
2
Spring Sports Preview
OTHER COACHES:
Stephen Zimora, Ryan Thorpe
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb. 12
FIRST GAME:
Feb. 26 vs Riverside HS, Panther
Men’s Lacrosse
Creek HS
HEAD COACH:
Steve Haine
6-15
YEARS IN POSITION:
First year
2012-13 PLAYOFFS:
N/A
OTHER COACHES:
John Andreala, Ron Campoli,
2012-13 HONORS:
Jordan Hockaday (All-Conference) PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb. 12
very young team overall last season. We have
FIRST GAME:
Feb. 26 at Middle Creek
three quality starting pitchers with varsity
2012-13 RECORD:
4-13
level experience, anchored by senior (LHP)
2012-13 PLAYOFFS:
N/A
Josh Maciejewski – and we have several
COACH’S OUTLOOK: We are looking forward to
2012-13 RECORD:
Ryan Cummings
COACH’S OUTLOOK: We are returning 13 players from what was a
strong position players who should support our staff offensively. We expect to compete
the upcoming season.
Men’s Golf HEAD COACH:
Nate Denton
Women’s Soccer
YEARS IN POSITION:
First year
HEAD COACH:
David Grant
OTHER COACHES:
Chris Reddington (recently retired as head
YEARS IN POSITION:
2
OTHER COACHES:
Jacob Landry, Amy Brock, Aaron Lively
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb. 12
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb. 14
FIRST MATCH:
First week of March
COACH’S OUTLOOK: We will need to establish ourselves as a team
in the top half of the SWAC this season.
coach, and now assists Denton)
FIRST GAME:
Feb. 20; scrimmage vs. Chapel Hill
2012-13 RECORD:
14-4-1
that will challenge other teams. Much of
2012-13 PLAYOFFS:
Lost in 2nd round to Jordan
our talent is very young. Four of our top six
2012-13 HONORS:
All-Conference and All-Region players
players are freshman. I’m anticipating that two of our top players will be freshman, Alex Scott
COACH’S OUTLOOK: We are returning most of last year’s roster.
and Viraj Garewal. Some standouts from last
The team is ready to take the next step.
year include Jordan Barone (senior) who had
Women’s Track and Field Ryan Matthews
the lowest score; Mithchell Drysdale (junior);
YEARS IN POSITION:
4
and Luke McGann (junior). Ryan Kelly
OTHER COACHES:
Leah Vaughn, Rusty Jenkins, Chip
(senior) and Barone will be team captains
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb. 2
FIRST MEET:
Mar. 6 vs. Athens Drive at
HEAD COACH:
Bryan Cromer
Panther Creek Stadium
YEARS IN POSITION:
2
6th Place finish in the Tri-
OTHER COACHES:
Jill Smedley, Ralph Nickens
9 Conference meet
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Feb. 15
12th Place finish at 4A Mideast
FIRST GAME:
Mar. 4 at Jordan High
Regional; 16th Place finish at the
2012-13 RECORD:
1-15
4A State Championships
2012-13 PLAYOFFS:
N/A
2012-13 HONORS:
Madison Thompson: Tri-9 2nd
HEAD COACH:
because they have played all three years.
Shea, Jacob Grantham
2012-13 RECORD: 2012-13 PLAYOFFS:
Softball
COACH’S OUTLOOK: We are looking to improve our conference
Team All-Conference
meet standing with an improved distance squad led by Rebekah Greengrass and
COACH’S OUTLOOK: We have added two great coaches to our staff and have a large freshman class with some
McKenzie Ringhofer. Kayla Oh and JaLeesa Edwards will be leading the
talented athletes coming in. This year we
sprinters and field event groups.
are expecting a much different outcome.
Men’s Tennis: No information received Men’s Track and Field: No information received
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Raleigh Makes ‘America’s Fittest Cities For Baby Boomers’ Listing
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Raleigh is number 10 on the new American Physical Therapy Association’s “Top 10 Fittest Baby Boomer Cities in America.”
Raleigh-Cary ranks in the top 10 “Hottest American Housing Markets” for 2014 by real estate database website Zillow. Zillow analyzed population-growth rates, projected home-price increases, local unemployment rates and other information to produce the list. Other metropolitan areas making the list included Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX; Jacksonville, FL; Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA; Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA; Seattle-Tacoma-Bellvue, WA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA; San Diego-Carlsbad, San Marcos, CA; and Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL. Zillow forecast that the Raleigh-Cary area in 2014 will experience a 2.4 percent home price increase, a two-year population growth of 5.14 percent and hit a 6.8 percent unemployment rate.
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Payscale, a salary comparison website, evaluated 100 metropolitan statistical areas in the U.S. – placing RaleighCary at number seven on the list. Salt Lake City, UT, topped the list, followed by San Jose, CA; Houston, TX;
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