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Boy Saves Pet Chicken During Hurricane Irene Flooding
In Oriental, North Carolina, a 45 foot tug boat washed up in this person’s yard, along with dozens of crab pots and other fishing gear. More hurricane photos inside the newspaper on our special page. Photo by the Raleigh Telegram.
Eastern NC Hit Harder By Irene Than Media Stated By Randall Gregg The Raleigh Telegram ORIENTAL, NC - Although many are criticizing the media for warnings about Hurricane Irene, those in eastern North Carolina who actually had to endure the storm might disagree with you. As this reporter sat through the high winds and heavy rains that lasted for 24 hours straight and saw a 10 foot high storm surge into Pamlico County, those claims of the media being overzealous about Irene seemed to ring hollow. In the hours after Hurricane Irene hit, it was evident that much of the damage that hit eastern North Carolina was simply not being reported because there were no reporters around to report them. Although some reporters were stationed on the Outer Banks and in areas such as Wrightsville Beach, there weren’t reporters hunkered down next to a satellite truck in such rural areas as Pamlico County, North Carolina where citizens experienced heavy damage and little, if any attention, in national media. Some areas did see some coverage after the storm hit in NC. The News & Observer sent reporters to the Outer Banks to report on the conditions along
Highway 12 as well as the devastation of the small community of Stumpy Point. Raleigh TV station WRAL-TV also sent a helicopter to shoot video from some of the more inaccessible locations and flew over many of the soundside areas that were hardest hit. However, for whatever reason, there have been many discussions about how North Carolina “dodged a bullet” in terms of hurricane damage. However, after seeing the numerous businesses and homes that were completely destroyed by flooding or boats that were pounded into piers, it is hard to tell those people whose lives were completely devastated that Irene was mild. Despite the damage, in communities like Oriental, North Carolina and other rural areas along the sounds and rivers of eastern North Carolina, they will pick up the pieces and move on. The morning after Hurricane Irene moved on, even without power, phones, or water, people were already piling up flooded furniture, tree limbs, and soaked clothes out on the front of their houses. They survived the hurricane and now they’re trying to make the best of it by moving on with their lives. Just don’t tell them they “dodged a bullet.” ::
Eleven year old Ben Bruno saved one of his family’s pet chickens during the flooding in the middle of Hurricane Irene. The chicken was floating by on a piece of plywood when Ben swam out to save it. Photo: Raleigh Telegram.
By Randall Gregg The Raleigh Telegram ORIENTAL, NC - In the midst of all of the bad news surrounding Hurricane Irene, there were many examples of selfless acts by unheralded heroes during the storm. One of those was eleven year old Ben Bruno who saved one of his family’s pet chickens during the Hurricane Irene flooding. On the Saturday afternoon of the storm at around 10:30am, Ben’s father Keith Bruno said that the flood waters had risen to around five or six feet around their house. “The chicken was floating by on a piece of plywood,” said Mr. Bruno. “He was wet and hanging on.” His son asked if they should save the
poor little bird and his father gave him permission to grab the bird from the water. Ben, a youngster of few words, did not want to brag about his feat but was obviously glad to have saved his pet chicken. He said it was hard to grab the bird in the water, but the chicken seemed to be glad to have help. The Bruno family said unfortunately they lost some other chickens but most of their ducks did return from wherever they spent the storm. As Mr. Bruno is a fisherman for a living and lost much of his fishing gear as well as half of their house in the storm, they are struggling to recover from Irene. However, they can at least remember young Ben’s selfless act during the storm that defined courage under fire. ::
Fireman Jeff Troeltzch of Station 19 was among many of the volunteer firemen who helped those in Pamlico County during the hurricane and afterwards.
Local Firemen Served As Main Help During Irene PAMLICO COUNTY - During the time of a disaster when help from the state or federal government can be days, weeks, or even months away, local citizens in many areas find that their main source of help in a disaster is often courtesy of their local fire department. During Irene’s visit, many parts of the state were cut off. For example, Highway 12 on the Outer Banks was washed out in several places and areas like Ocracoke Island are reachable only by boat even in good weather. In Pamlico County where this reporter was stationed, poles and power lines blocked Highway 55 and other routes were at least temporarily blocked by downed trees or utility poles. In addition, some roads were under water. At Station 19 and other volunteer fire stations in Pamlico County, the volunteer firemen were often serving in their roles to help others while selflessly putting off addressing their own problems. Station 19 volunteer fireman Eric Kindle was busy driving a massive deuce and a half brush truck during the storm to help residents in need and later was operating In the small community of China Grove, in Pamlico County, North Carolina, a chain saw to clear driveways and roads. residents try to clean up after the storm washed away buildings, boats, cars, and He was quick to help others while ;putting off attending to his own coffee furniture during a massive storm surge. Photos by the Raleigh Telegram.
shop until a couple of days after the storm hit. Often the fire department also serves as the center of activity during recovery efforts as well. At Station 19, they offered hot meals, bags of ice, and drove around with loudspeakers to give information after the storm, offering a place of refuge for others in their own community. ::
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Thomas Davis, Defense Attorney, Passes Away At 34 By The Raleigh Telegram
According to his wife Heather, he loved collecting Lionel Trains, and was also an avid Star Wars fan. Davis was friends with many law enforcement officers in the Triangle and represented some of the officers as their legal counsel on civil matters. During the funeral procession to the graveside services at the Historic Oakwood Cemetery in downtown Raleigh, the throng of mourners were led by a police escort of three police cars from both the Durham County and Wake County Sheriff’s Departments. He is survived by his wife, Heather Byrd Davis; his mother, Luanne Davis; and his honorary aunt and uncle, Mary and Mario Fornini of NJ. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Anna Davis. The family received friends at the Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Raleigh and a funeral mass was held on Friday, August 26th at the St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church in Cary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Melanoma Research-ACS, 8300 Health Park Ste. 10, Raleigh, NC 27615.
RALEIGH - Thomas Davis, a prominent criminal defense attorney in Durham and Wake Counties, recently passed away at the age of 34. Davis died from complications from cancer in August. Davis was known for his aggressive and zealous defense of his clients and often served as a source for this newspaper, speaking on the record for Raleigh Telegram stories regarding criminal trials, Constitutional issues, and new laws passed in North Carolina. “What set Thomas apart was his willingness to pursue everything to the letter of the law and do what was necessary to defend his client, even if it was not popular with prosecutors, judges, or others,” said Randall Gregg, publisher of the Raleigh Telegram in a statement. “He was not there to be popular and he often challenged the status quo when he thought something wasn’t right,” he added. “He had the rare courage to eagerly defend the rights of individuals.” Davis attended St. Mary Catholic School and Cape Fear Academy in Wilmington. Davis graduated Magna Cum Laude from NC State University and was Valedictorian of the History Department. He was a member of the Golden Key Honor Society, Phi Sigma Phi, Phi Eta Sigma and Phi Beta Kappa. Davis later attended North Carolina Central University where he received his juris doctorate degree. Darrell Robinson, a prominent criminal defense attorney in Maryland who went to school with Davis, said that in law school, it was evident that Davis Hundreds showed up for the services was going to become a great attorney. for attorney Thomas Davis in Cary “Tom did not have a problem (seen below with his wife, Heather). correcting law school professors when they quoted the law inaccurately,” said Robinson. “He knew the law backwards and forwards and was a genius in terms of legal strategy and theory.” His love of the law and dedication to clients was apparent as despite having part of his leg removed and undergoing cancer treatments, Davis insisted on appearing in court only days before he passed away. Davis loved serving as a referee for the Triangle Football Association and even after his cancer diagnosis and treatment began, Davis came back to teach new referees at the program.
Wake County Bagpipes & Drums Release New Music CD By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH - The Wake & District Public Safety Pipes and Drums group is releasing a new CD with their bagpipe music this month. The group is composed of firefighters and police officers from around Wake County. The W&DPSPD group will host a CD release party on Saturday, November 5th from 7:00 pm - 12am at the TirNaNog Irish Pub in downtown Raleigh. The CD will be available for $10 at that event and
afterwards at the pub or from band members and also on their website at www.forourfallen.org or at http:// www.pdcpd.org/wand The group also recently played at the Flight of Honor arrivals at the RaleighDurham International Airport. On Wednesday, September 14th, band members had the privilege to be a part of the homecoming for World War II veterans who were flown to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials created in their honor. ::
Raleigh City Council Nixes Stoplight Cameras In Town By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH - The Raleigh City Council recently voted on whether to renew a contract for 15 stoplight cameras in the City of Raleigh. At their council meeting on September 20th, the Raleigh City Council voted 4-3 to approve a contract extension with ACS Xerox of Dallas, Texas to operate the City of Raleigh stoplight camera program. However, as the vote did not receive the required five votes for approval, the contract will expire in October. Council member Bonner Gaylord and others have spoken out against the cameras, saying they believe that they violate due process, since the program sends out a bill to the car’s owner regardless of who is driving. According to the city, the cameras take two photographs of cars. “The first photo is of a car approaching an intersection with a red light, the second photo shows the vehicle continuing through the intersection,” said the city on its website. A letter is sent to the registered owner of the vehicle who has to pay a
$50 fine with an additional $50 penalty if the fine is not paid within 30 days. Several other cities in North Carolina have also removed stop light cameras. The City of Raleigh implemented the red-light enforcement program called SafeLight Raleigh in 2003. On their website, the city says that the contract was renewed for three years in October 2008. According to the city website, the city staff recommended that the council renew the contract this year. “City staff has reviewed the use of red-light cameras at dangerous intersections in Raleigh and has concluded that the cameras are effective in continuing to reduce right-angle collisions at locations where installed,” says the city’s website. According to the City of Raleigh, more than $180,000 during the last fiscal year and a total of $521, 434 over the life of the contract has been sent to Wake County Schools over the life of the program. The city did not immediately release how much was paid to ACS from the proceeds of the fines. ::
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Raleigh Hosts Spies At Convention Including CIA Chief By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH - The Raleigh Spy Conference once again brought some big names in the espionage business to the capital city, as current and former staff members from the CIA, NSA, KGB, MI6 and other agencies around the world gathered to talk shop about their craft. The event is organized by Metro Magazine founder Bernie Reeves and is sponsored by the Association For Intelligence Officers. The panels are hosted at the NC Museum of History. This year’s keynote speaker was General Michael Hayden, the former head of both the National Security Agency and the Central Intelligence Agency. General Hayden is the only person to serve as directors of both the NSA (1999-2005) and the CIA (20062009) in US history. Hayden’s speech detailed the hunt for Osama Bin Laden, which led to his eventual killing by Navy Seal Team Six members in Pakistan earlier this year. Other speakers included British intelligence expert and author Nigel West on “Glimpses of Soviet Illegal Networks During the Cold War.”
Many of the speakers at the author roundtable discussed the growing influence of China on the international scene as well as China’s efforts at espionage, including comments from David Wise, author of the new book “Tiger Trap: America’s Secret Spy War With China.” While in Raleigh, guests at the event dined at the Seaboard 18 restaurant in downtown Raleigh and also attended a gala event at Amra’s cigar bar on Glenwood Avenue where they could mix and mingle with other attendees over drinks. Past Spy Conferences have focused Kent Clizbe (left) with other attendees at the Raleigh Spy Convention. Photo: RT. on Fidel Castro in Cuba, female spies, false flag efforts, and more. For more information on the event visit their website at: raleighspyconference.com ::
Attendees at the recent Raleigh Spy Conference included luminaries and former leaders from the CIA, NSA, FBI, and other various government agencies. The event was started by local magazine publisher Bernie Reeves (bottom photo, left side) seen at the spy party at Amra’s on Glenwood. Photos by Raleigh Telegram.
CIA Author Warns Of China’s Influence By R. Gregg The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH - An author and former Central Intelligence Agency operations officer who spoke at the Raleigh Spy Conference warns that the void left in international politics by the United States is quickly being filled by an eager China and other countries. North Carolina native Kent Clizbe spent 15 years working at the CIA and has recently penned a new book called “Willing Accomplices.” Based on his experience, Clizbe says that the United States is in danger of losing much of its cache of influence around the globe, giving countries like China a boost as they work to fill the void left by America. China has recently launched an aircraft carrier that can exert the country’s military might around the globe. Also, according to Clizbe, due to China’s economy, it is trying to create a “co-prosperity sphere” that includes countries in Asia. In addition, China has invested heavily in Africa, increasing its presence and influence there. Clizbe says that he believes China is following the same steps that Japan did in the years before World War II, when the country expanded its borders by invading neighboring countries. Clizbe says that how China proceeds militarily is anyone’s guess, but they certainly have the capability of making a push with their military. “Who knows? Maybe if they smell weakness,” speculated Clizbe. Clizbe says that the United States has been weakened by what he calls an “apologist” strategy. “We need to vigorously pursue
American interests instead of apologizing for them,” said Clizbe, who said that the Obama administration has not stood up to China enough. “This administration has weakened us in the eyes of China,” he said. Clizbe says that in many Eastern cultures, they will respect you only if you project power. “If you appear strong, they will respect you,” he said. “That’s why the world is in an uproar -- there’s a vacuum.” Clizbe says that the vacuum across the world is caused by a lack of clear international policy in place by the US. “What’s the strategy?” Clizbe asked. “There is an inconsistent and incoherent strategy.” Clizbe cited the recent NATO efforts in Libya as an example, where he said the United States seems to be putting European interests ahead of our own. FROM NC TO CIA Clizbe grew up in eastern North Carolina in Roanoke Rapids and then later went to East Carolina University. He got involved in the CIA after studying the Vietnamese language and becoming involved in foreign affairs as a linguist. He later also became proficient in Malay and Italian as well. Since retiring from the CIA, Clizbe has become an author and was at the Spy Conference in Raleigh to speak at an author’s roundtable discussion. Although his work has involved important efforts that protected the interests of the United States around the globe, Clizbe says that he is always happy to return to his home state. “It’s great to be back in North Carolina,” he said. ::
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Several New Restaurants Open In Downtown Raleigh By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH - Several new restaurants have recently opened in the downtown Raleigh area including a Turkish restaurant, a New Orleans themed restaurant, an upscale burger joint, and more. TROY MEZZE LOUNGE: Now open in the City Market area of downtown Raleigh near Big Ed’s, the new Turkish themed restaurant offers Mediterranean fare including kabobs, lamb, and more. BATTISTELLA’S: Also in City Market on the corner of Blount and Martin Streets is the New Orleansthemed Battistella’s restaurant with cajun and creole dishes for dinner. The interior of the restaurant has a unique atmosphere and they also have outdoor seating as well. CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL:
The national chain known for its burritos and other Mexican style fare in a casual atmosphere has opened up near NC State University on Hillsborough Street. Located near Mitch’s Tavern and the other shops on Hillsborough. CHUCK’S: The owner of Poole’s Diner near the convention center has now opened not one but two new restaurants on Wilmington Street in downtown Raleigh. Ashley Christensen has opened an upscale burger restaurant called Chuck’s which features some unique flavors that burger lovers should enjoy, along with fries and other American fare. BEASLEY’S CHICKEN AND HONEY: Christensen has also opened up another restaurant next door that will specialize in such comfort foods as chicken and waffles. The store is also located on Wilmington Street in a newly renovated building. ::
Based on our experiences at Shiki Sushi, you really can’t go wrong with any of their great sushi rolls, especially with the BOGO deal. Photo: Raleigh Telegram.
By Tim Harper, Food Critic DURHAM - Every once in a while, you run across a place that is simply a fine gem of a restaurant that you return to time and time again with great pleasure. The Shiki Sushi restaurant in Durham is one of those places that I recently have discovered and have added to my regular list of places to visit at least once a week. Located in the Harris Teeter Homestead Market shopping center at 207 West Highway 54 near the Fayetteville Road exit from Interstate 40, Shiki Sushi is in an unassuming strip mall next to a haircut salon. However, don’t let the outside fool you as the inside is upscale, warm, and welcoming and almost always packed. You can sit at a dining room table, outside, at the bar, or even at the sushi bar where you can watch the rolls being made right in front of you. After several visits to the restaurant, I can tell you that the sushi there is consistently good. Every time that we try
the sushi at Shiki, it is freshly made and looks and tastes great. Once you’ve had good sushi, it’s difficult to eat mediocre sushi again. Favorites for me include the North Carolina Sunset Roll and Eel Fashion Roll, but you really can’t go wrong with any of the selections. Prices are quite reasonable and if you go when they offer the buy one, get a lesser valued sushi roll for free, then you certainly can get a great meal for $15 or less. I usually add a small salad with the great ginger dressing for under $3 as an add-on. The restaurant also serves Thai food, but the sushi is definitely better. Typically, you will likely be able to get a table much more quickly and wait less for your food if you go on a weeknight as opposed to a Friday or Saturday when Shiki is extremely busy. Overall, I give the restaurant four stars as it offers great taste, great atmosphere, and great value with excellent sushi. It’s a gem to visit again and again. :: Online: shikisushionline.com
Raleigh City Council Approves Food Trucks Throughout City By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH - After becoming successful in Durham and riding a national wave of popularity that has even included a food truck competition show on television, food trucks are finally coming to more areas in Raleigh. Previously excluded from the downtown overlay district, the Raleigh City Council recently changed its mind on food trucks, allowing them in most areas of the city with some exceptions in terms of specific locations and times. With a vote of 6-2, the Raleigh City Council voted to approve new regulations for food trucks that will go into effect on October 1st. According to the city, food trucks will now be allowed throughout the city on private property, so long as “the food trucks [are] located at least 100 feet from the main entrance or outdoor dining area of any restaurant and at least 50 feet from any food vending cart.” In terms of times of operations, food trucks will be allowed to operate from 6am to 3am each day. However, the city
says that food trucks located within 150 feet of the property line of any single family home or a duplex will only be able to operate from 7am to 10pm each day. Mobile food operations have already been popular in Raleigh for some time. On most busy nights in Raleigh, hot dog cart vendors can be seen selling to hungry late night crowds outside of the bars and restaurants on Glenwood Avenue in downtown Raleigh. In addition, some food trucks have already been making in-roads into the city. The Big Boss Brewing Company has regularly invited food trucks including pizza vendors to park outside of their brewing company, as Big Boss does not serve food inside their facility. In Durham, the famous OnlyBurger food truck has received plenty of attention and was featured on a national television food show. The popularity of the OnlyBurger’s fare with butter-toasted buns has led to the owners establishing a brick and mortar store Hope Valley Square on Shannon Road to satisfy demand. The OnlyBurger food truck has also visited Raleigh as well. ::
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Pink Floyd Pig Flies Again In U.K. By The Raleigh Telegram
A giant Pink Floyd pig that was 15 feet tall floated above Raleigh’s Carter Finley Stadium during a concert in 1988. The pig was remade and floated in London recently on September 26th and London commuters were surprised to see the iconic pig in the skies above the Battersea Power Station on the water in British city. The pig flew once again to mark the release of a compilation of music by the band. Photo by Anna Weber, Copyright EMI Music Group.
LONDON - Fans of the Pink Floyd band in Raleigh may remember the giant floating pig that hovered above Carter Finley Stadium in Raleigh when the group played at a sold out concert back in 1988. The giant 15 foot pig that floated above the stadium has been recreated and floated again in the skies over London some 23 years later on September 26th. The giant pig appeared over top of the Battersea Power Station, which was the site of the pig’s original flight in 1976 when it appeared above the iconic power plant in a photograph for the band’s album Animals. “London commuters were bemused this morning when, as promised, a new pig was floated above Battersea Power Station to mark the launch of the 'Why Pink Floyd?' campaign of 2011 remasters and collectors' editions,” said the band on its website. The original pig is still around but it was deemed not quite airworthy and so a replacement pig was made by the same firm in Germany that made the original one. According to the London Sun newspaper, the original pig photo shoot in 1976 created quite a sensation when it broke loose and flew over London’s Heathrow Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world. This time, they weren’t taking any chances as the paper reported there was a sharpshooter on hand to dispatch the pig if it flew away. The British rock band started in 1965 and is largely considered one of the most successful bands of all time, having sold hundreds of millions of albums. Their tour stop in Raleigh in 1988 was to promote their “Momentary Lapse of Reason” album. To remember that tour, Pink Floyd fan Wilbur P. Orkutt told the Telegram that he keeps a pig puppet at his desk in Morrisville to honor “one of the best groups in the history of music.”
Raleigh Draws Huge Crowd For Hopscotch Fest Music Festival Draws Thousands Downtown
The Drive By Truckers were among the dozens of bands that drew thousands to venues downtown during the Hopscotch Festival. Photos by Andy Martin for The Raleigh Telegram.
Telegram Covers “Big Lebowski” NY Reunion
Cast members present at the reunion included Steve Buscemi, John Goodman, Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, John Torturro, and T-Bone Burnett. Jeff Bridges said at the event that he still has the Dude’s sweater and some bowling pin hats. Buscemi said he kept a bowling ball from the movie. Photo: Yoni Levy.
At the Blue Ray release of the “Big Lebowski” were celebrity chef Chris Nerschel, the “Dude” Jeff Bridges, NJ Housewife Kim Granatell, and Raleigh Telegram Celebrity Magnet Tom Murro (from left to right). Bridges said the meaning of the movie “is exactly like your opinion” of it. Photo: Yoni Levy for Tom Murro.
By Tom Murro, Raleigh Telegram Celebrity Magnet
cast made me want to contact co-workers who I actually liked and haven't spoken to in 13 years. So far, I’ve held back the impulse. Cast members that were present for the reunion included Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore, John Torturro, and music
NEW YORK - When you look at movies from the past few decades that have a cult like following, it’s hard to find one with more die-hard fans than “The Big Lebowski.” The Coen brothers dark comedy was released in 1998 and stars Jeff Bridges as a slacker bowler and all around cool guy the “Dude.” In the film, the “Dude” goes through some strange experiences with co-stars John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, and Fayetteville, North Carolina native Julianne Moore. In August, the film was re-released on BlueRay DVD and a cast reunion was held in New York City at the famous Hammerstein Ballroom. I lost my car keys, so we had negative 15 minutes to arrive at the Hammerstein, so naturally we marched right through Times Square. Accompanying me were celebrity chef Chris Nerschel and my neighbor and long-time partner in crime, Kim Granatell, a New Jersey housewife. Christian Louboutin's footwear had no mercy on Kim, so Chris decided to sweep her off her feet, literally, by carrying her. Watching a NJ Housewives star and a cooking celebrity on the Food Network running through Times Square oddly enough seemed standard; and not at all out of place, as all we needed was the famous naked cowboy. At the event, we got to meet the “Dude” himself, Jeff Bridges, who is a hoot, and the extremely beautiful Julianne Moore. Bridges is also celebrating his self-titled music album’s debut as well, which is now in stores.
As the cast discussed the movie and answered questions, I noticed that one of the stage props was the famous oriental carpet that the “Dude” stole from the other Lebowski after...well, after his own carpet was, shall we say, messed up by some bad dudes in the movie. Watching the chemistry between the
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Hurricane Continued from the front page... PAMLICO COUNTY, NC - In these photos from Hurricane Irene, going clockwise, the Carpe Diem fishing boat is washed up onto a finger of land during the storm. In the second photo, the Oriental Town Hall was completely flooded, leaving the staff to try and dry out maps on chairs. In the third photo, members of Station 19 get ready to head out during the hurricane. In the next picture, the Bruno family home’s first floor and their seafood business is totally destroyed by the storm surge. In the bottom right photo, rocks are washed up on shore. In the next one, a boat is hurled so far inland into this forest that you cannot see the water from where the boat landed. A resident in China Grove inspects the damage in the next photo. A large boat is washed up into a yard in the following photo. Next, flood waters will eventually cover this entire marina during the storm. Water came into the front door and kept on going in this next photo. A trailer park is flooded during the early stages of Hurricane Irene. And below, fire department volunteers hand out bags of ice at Station 19 after the storm. :: ---All Photos By The Raleigh Telegram
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Dr. Roger and Susan Gregg recently celebrated their 50th anniversary at NCSU.
Couple Celebrates Their 50th Anniversary In Raleigh By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH - A couple who have been married for 50 years recently celebrated their anniversary in Raleigh at the NC State University Club building on the Centennial Campus. At the club, Dr. Roger and Susan Gregg were given a surprise anniversary party by their two daughters, Cindy and Helen. The couple were told of the surprise event when they entered the NC State Club building and they were greeted by a large group of their friends, grandchildren, and other family members who had come from around the country to celebrate their anniversary. After the couple entered, a bagpipe player led a procession into the main dining room where guests enjoyed a buffet dinner and family members shared their memories of the couple’s great times together. One particularly moving segment included a movie that showed photos of the couple, their family, their homes around the country, their pets and their travels and other special memories.
Before the ceremony was over, Roger read a poem he had written to Susan asking her to spend the next 50 years with him as well. The young at heart Triangle couple still go to NC State University football and basketball games and also spend a lot of time with their grandchildren, as their two daughters live in the Triangle area. Looking at a wedding photo of the couple from 50 years ago, the couple really have not changed that much in the decades since they first celebrated their special life together. ::
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Raleigh To Hold Big Election Oct. 11th RALEIGH - Citizens in Raleigh will go to the polls on October 11th and in early voting to make some important decisions for the City of Oaks that will affect town life for years and even decades to come. In addition to City Council races, voters will choose the first new mayor in
ten years, as Mayor Charles Meeker will step down after serving since 2001. In addition, two bonds will be on the table that will need voter approval before being implemented. The City is asking Raleigh voters to approve $40 million in transportation bonds and $16 million in
housing bonds. Approval of both proposals would add 91 cents per $100 valuation to the city's property tax rate, which would translate into a tax increase of $17.11 on a residential property valued at $188,139, which is the median-priced assessment for Raleigh homes. ::
Mayoral Issues: Biggest Questions Facing City By Sonny Ferrares Raleigh Public Record
Raleigh Bond Would Build New Union Station New Train Station Would Be Located In Warehouse
businesses, like Shop Local Raleigh and citizens and say, ‘This was a prudent the Chamber of Commerce. decision,’ and it meets an economic model that mirrors the fact that people “I just want an identifiable point of are being conservative and budgetcontact for people to go to, and then they conscious at home,” Redmond said. can help put all of that help together,” McFarlane said.
RALEIGH - In interviews with the Record, the mayoral candidates—Nancy McFarlane, Billie Redmond and Randall Williams—talked about what they considered were the biggest issues facing Raleigh and how they would address The third biggest issue McFarlane feels is them. facing the city is quality of life. McFarlane thinks it is not only important Although the candidates pinpointed to maintain the city’s quality of life, but similar issues, such as growth and the to also improve it, which will ultimately economy, each had different approaches attract more people and businesses to and outlooks. Election Day is Oct. 11. the city. Early voting begins Sept. 22. “It makes me a little crazy,” McFarlane said. “I hear people say ‘maintaining the quality of life.’ It is improving the quality of life. We have to always improve the quality of life, and that is what drives Candidate Randall Williams also cited everything else.” the city’s economic situation as one of the biggest issues.
Randall Williams
“The mayor has to do everything he can to create a favorable business climate, attract jobs, increase the jobs that are The new Union Station would host high here, increase customers,” Williams said. speed rail and local trains. Photo: RT. Williams also wants the city more fiscally responsible. Williams said officials can do that by “keeping taxes low” and listening to businesses on what the city can do to help boost their productivity.
Nancy McFarlane Nancy McFarlane said that the first priority is “planning for growth.” “We are going to have a lot of growth to come, and it is really important that we continue that planning, so that we can accommodate that anticipated growth,” Redmond also considers jobs and the McFarlane said. economy to be big issues facing the city.
Billie Redmond
McFarlane said providing different housing, transportation and work options to citizens is going to be a “critically important” part of planning for that growth as household demographics change. “By 2035, a majority of the homes in America will be single-person households,” she said. This, McFarlane said, is due to increases in the aging population and “young professionals” opting not to marry. “So, as you look at that, you have to look at options, because not everyone is going to want to live a suburban lifestyle,” McFarland said. McFarlane considers jobs to be another big issue.
“I think my experience overseas and here have taught me that a strong business sector solves a lot of social ills,” Williams said.
One thing Williams said he thinks the Redmond said she feels that economic next mayor needs to do is “set the tone development will help solve these for the city” and encourage citizens to problems and has a plan to address work together. them. “So much of politics now is divisive, “That is a small two words to cover a almost driven by an anger by people who plethora of things,” Redmond said. disagree with you and that is just not who I am,” Williams said. Redmond said the city should be “more business-friendly,” and said this is one of Williams said historically, the city has the reasons why she is running. been able to work together, but that within the past couple of years, both Redmond thinks that businesses need to Raleigh and the surrounding areas have “step up for leadership” in order to “gotten away from that.” create jobs in the city. “I think that diminishes all of us when “We are the ones that create the jobs,” we can’t resolve your differences with she said. “We need to stop relying on the civility,” Williams said. government to create them. We need to create them. Business needs to lead that Williams said, like most candidates, he process, and the city needs to be our considers planning for growth to be an partner.” important issue facing the city.
“I opened a business here nine years ago, and just from my experience and from talking to a lot of other people in the community, I know that when you are first getting started, it is really hard to know where to start. It is hard to know what licenses to get and permits,” McFarlane said.
Redmond said fiscal responsibility is an “I just think we probably differ a little bit important issue that could be addressed on our approach on how you manage through “setting priorities” and making that,” Williams said. more long-term investments. Williams believes that keeping taxes low “People are making short-term budget in order to attract businesses and jobs to decisions to survive and to be stable, but the area will help ease growing pains. you keep your eye on the future relative to long-term investments,” she said. “Or all you do is just strain the resources McFarlane wants to see the city have a you have—the roads, the water, “point of contact” for businesses to turn She said she believes this balance of education,” Williams said. :: to for advice on how to “navigate the short and long-term goals is important system.” for the city. PHOTOS: Who will replace Raleigh’s long-serving Mayor Charles Meeker? She said that she did not think that the “It is the balance between what are the Three candidates vie for the title as city needed to “reinvent the wheel” in priorities for the city, where should we leader of Raleigh. Photos: Provided by that area, pointing out that there were be investing our money? And yet at the the respective campaigns of each many great resources already there for same time, how can we look at our candidate.
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From The City Of Raleigh RALEIGH - On the October 11th municipal election ballot, Raleigh voters will be asked to consider allowing the city to issue $40 million in bonds for transportation improvements. Included in this bond issue is $3 million in improvements for the proposed Union Station. State and federal funds totaling $20 to $25 million would be used for the first phase development of the facility. Raleigh’s proposed Union Station would be a hub located in downtown and would connect Raleigh’s various transportation options, including Capital Area Transit bus service; Triangle Transit’s regional bus service; longdistance bus service via Greyhound; Amtrak rail service; the Silver Star, Carolinian and Piedmont rail services; and future rail transit, including the proposed high-speed rail services. Raleigh’s Union Station would be among the first facilities in the state to have a high-level platform that allows passengers to board trains without the need for steps. The existing Amtrak Station is currently located on Cabarrus Street downtown and if the bond passes, it would be replaced with a larger facility. The North Carolina Department of Transportation is leading a study to determine the feasibility of using a 1940’s warehouse built to accommodate the proposed Union Station. The vacant warehouse, owned by the Triangle Transit Authority, is located on the west end of Martin Street near the railroad tracks. If it is deemed feasible, the renovated warehouse would be the first-phase development of the Union Station facility, which is expected to further enhance economic development on the downtown’s west end. In addition to the proposed Union Station, the bond includes funding for bicycle lanes, greenways, new sidewalks and sidewalk repairs, and general street resurfacing projects. Projects that are intended to be funded in the bond referendum include: • Tryon Road widening and realignment, $1.8 million • Street resurfacing, $10.05 million • South Street/Lenoir Street Two-Way Conversion, $2 million • Hillsborough Street Streetscape planning from Gardner Street to Rosemary Street, $1 million • Blount/Person Corridor study, $250,000 • City-initiated new sidewalk construction, $4.75 million • Citizen petition projects for new sidewalk construction, $3 million • Sidewalk repair reserve, $4 million • Moore Square Transit Center facility improvements, $3.5 million • Transit corridor improvements (shelters and benches), $750,000 • Walnut Creek Greenway from New Hope Road to the Neuse River, $3.2 million • Lumley/Westgate Road corridor greenway and bicycle lane improvements, $2.2 million • Rosengarten Greenway, $500,000 and other projects. ::